Big Red Sign

So no matter how much time and effort I put in to making sure I look cute, and my hair is done right and I try to act like I'm confident and all of that. Whenever a guy that I think is attractive looks at me or says ONE word to me my face turns to fire and I can feel the flesh color turn slowly to pink to bright red and then I can't make eye contact because then he will KNOW that I think he is attractive, but its not like my face isn't like a huge flashing RED sign that says "Yeah, thats right, your attractive and if you asked me out, I would probably jump at the chance!!!".
Seriously sometimes its just so embarrassing!

Worth Another Shot!

Okay so I went to the midnight showing of Twilight (of course!!!) I first went to dinner with my niece (Curry Chicken, which I will be skipping from now on!) and then we headed to "Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Forum" VERY FUNNY play. It was a little hard to concentrate because of the excitement and my niece leaning over periodically saying "TWILIGHT!" but it was still very funny!
Then on to the movie! WAHOO! The wait was over! I couldn't believe it. I was so excited. The lights dimmed and I clapped and cheered along with those around me. It started well, I could already see differences from the book to the movie, which I totally expected. The Cullen's entered the screen by couple, and then... Edward entered... He did NOT disappoint! The hair was great, the face was great everything! And then... The smile! WOW!
Okay, on to the actual movie. There were parts that I was thinking Really??? Did they just say that line? With those around me giggling at the lines it made it even cheesier. However overall I thought it was good and wanted to see it again before making a final decision.
My friend Felicity also wanted to see it again so we went. YES I have already seen the movie twice. And... let me just say... it was WAY better the second time. I could relax from what the differences were. There wasn't a surprise how a character was going to act, and I could laugh a little more at the little things that I didn't notice last night. Emmett made me laugh, and Edward made me swoon. The Cullen's were intimidating when they should have been and loving and welcoming when they should have been. The hatred between Edward and the Blacks were portrayed well. I would have liked to have seen the deep connection between Edward & Bella a little more, but could not see how they could do that and not add more time to the film.
I think Rob Pattinson did a great job! The eyes, the hair, the piano playing... all great!
Hope everyone wasn't too disappointed the first time to give it another shot. It was definitely better the second time around!

Tired of This Insomnia!!!

Okay, seriously it is 1:30 in the morning! I am wide awake and it might as well be 1:30 in the afternoon! I have tried everything the past few weeks. Reading, turning the lights out, not drinking caffeine after 7pm, and even a bed time routine (I'm very much a routine person, so I have had a bed time routine for as long as I can remember). I even tried warm drinks which helped for awhile, but haven't recently. If for some reason I am able to get to bed before 1am for some unknown reason I wake up at 5:15am! Every time. If I'm awake and its dark before I look at the clock I know it is about 5am. It is very aggravating!!
The only thing that use to work that I haven't tried recently is working out at night, not too late, just about like 6pm. I have been busy with school projects and final papers due. If you have any suggestions let me know! Seriously its getting kind of ridiculous! (Although the insomnia works for my advantage during midnight showings!!! Like the one tomorrow night!!!!)

Tagged by Kelly

So I'm late, but here it is. I don't do tags very often, but then again I don't get tagged very often. A lot of tags are about family and I currently am, should I say... Happily Single :) Thanks Kelly, sorry its a little late.
Anyways, here goes.
So here are the rules:
* Link the person who tagged you.
* Mention rules on your blog.
* Tell about 6 quirks of yours.
* Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.
* Leave a comment to let them know
Quirks:
1. I watch movies... over and over and over again. It doesn't matter how often I have seen the movie, I will still laugh out loud, and cry (certain movies I don't cry after multiple times). I love movies, they make me happy and let me escape from life, if for only two hours.
2. I prefer fountain soda over a can. I will do with a can, and have done so more recently with the cut to part time and school costs, but there is nothing like a fresh 32 oz of Diet Dr. Pepper or Diet Dr. Coke with fresh lime. (Crushed ice is even better).
3. I look at peoples shoes first. There are many things you can tell by a persons shoes. Even during a movie when many other things are going on I will lean to the person next to me and whisper that I love the main characters shoes. I LOVE shoes.
4. I love Black Friday shopping... and I don't buy anything! I go to be with my family, and believe me it is worth the crowds and early mornings. We laugh until I think I may throw up! Its just me and my siblings, Mom and her sister. Its nice to joke with them and spend time with them. We have some great stories!!!
5. I don't like chocolate. Well let me phrase that differently... I am picky about my chocolate. I love european chocolate. It has much less wax in it. I like some dark chocolate, but Cadburry's chocolate is amazing! Mainly I just say that I don't like chocolate, because there is a rare occasion that I crave any kind of chocolate.
6. I sing in my car.... LOUDLY. Even act out musicals, when I'm alone. I don't sing in the shower, I don't sing in my room, only in my car. I dance also. This is usually fine because I don't notice others, until I am at a stop light or driving through campus, slowly. You would think that I would have learned, but I like it, and I can't seem to help myself.
Six bloggers that I am tagging: Kellee, Julia, Lindsay, Ashley, Katie, and Janessa.

Twilight Excitement!!!!

I am SO excited for the Twilight movie!!!
Here is a link to some movie clips as well as the new TV Spot.
Also here is the website that I look at frequently its got some great pics in the galleries!
Hope everyone is getting excited!

My New Retail Therapy

On my way home from class today and decided to stop and get the last bit of fabric that I needed to make a purse from a pattern that my mom bought for me. I've been saving the cash in my wallet for a few days and just haven't made it out there.
After perusing the store for a few minutes and taking in the smell of the new fabric and listening to the classical music play overhead the stress of the day melted away and I kept thinking of all the projects that I could sew with the fabric that I was surrounded by. There are some really cute lines out right now. I believe its Moda that put out the new Christmas line called "Let it Snow". Its dark and has half melted snow men, it really is the cutest Christmas line I have seen in a long time. I keep looking at it and wishing that I could purchase enough to make a cute Christmas quilt for myself.
Anywho... I have sidetracked. After making my purchase the cashier asked for my punch card. I pulled it out from my pocket designated specifically for all the quilt shop punch cards that I have. These are my favorite quilt shops and would love to do my own little "shop hop" one Saturday and purchase something cute that I would inevitably find at each one.

So here they are:
Material Girls -
Located in South Jordan, UT. This is the shop I went to today. They have a diverse collection of patterns from aprons to quilts to stuffed dolls.
Pine Needles-
Located at Gardner Village in West Jordan, UT. This is one of my favorites. They have some really cute embroidery patterns and every year I purchase a new Witch quilt pattern on Witches Night Out. Its a small set up, and I always have to ask for the patterns because I can never find where they are, but it really is a cute store.
Quilt Etc.-
Located in Sandy, UT. This was the first quilt shop that I was introduced to. I do enjoy going, there are two different stores that is Quilts. One has the juvenile prints and then another store that has the holiday prints and then the lower level that has the fabric sorted by color. This is helpful when you are looking for specific colors for quilt patterns. Their pattern books are sorted by publisher and it makes it kind of difficult to locate a specific one. However they have set apart the Buggy Barn books finally. (These being my favorite quilts to make lately).
Thimbles & Threads-
Located in Sandy, UT. This is a very cute store that I am sad to say I don't go to a lot. I have bought a couple of patterns and some really cute Mary Englebreit fabric that I have yet to make the quilt.
Broadbents-
Located in Lehi, UT. This is one of the cutest shops I have been into for awhile. Its has fabric, Madam Alexander dolls, figurines, and even furniture. Its an old country store. I have bought a lot of stuff here and love to just walk around. This weekend they have their annual Christmas Open House. They have hot apple cider and cookies for you to snack on while you shop. I'm really looking forward to it, even if I can't buy anything this year.
The Quilting Cottage-
Located in American Fork, UT. This is a small house that was converted into a quilt shop. Its mainly on one floor. Each room is kind of a different theme. Juvenile prints, flannel prints, wool, and then the different holidays. The only thing I have really bought here is quilt kits. They have some really cute pre-cut kits in project bags that are great to keep for future projects.

Well these are my favorite shops that are within reasonable driving distance from my house. I have decided that quilt shops are the best retail therapy. Behind each bolt of fabric there are endless possibilities, each person seeing something different.

I Need Ideas!!

I am taking a public presentation (Speech) class and have to give an persuasive speech. I have to have my topic by Tuesday and I have NO idea what to do it on. Debate topics were given such as health care and alternative fuel options, but if if you have ANY ideas PLEASE let me know!!! I'm truly at a loss here.

Twilight Midnight Showing

So I got a wonderful text message from Felicity tonight informing me that the Twilight Midnight movie tickets were on sale. I had been keeping my eye on the website, but had not yet today. I am so glad she told me because by the time I checked 7 of the 11 theaters were already sold out!!! They just went on sale today. I bought my tickets and a couple of friends. I couldn't get a hold of everyone, nor could I really fund paying for everyones ticket.
If you haven't bought them yet I would soon! THANK YOU FELICITY!!!! I am SO excited for this movie! (Plus its been awhile since my last midnight showing, I am excited for that as well!)

The Weekend

So this weekend was actually pretty good. I had a lot of homework to do during fall break. I think they figure since you are missing a class they need to give you enough homework to make up for the time away. Anyways, Friday night my brother and friend Felicity wanted to go to a movie. Not a big deal but they both wanted to see different shows, and I wanted to see both... so BONUS two shows in one night. I talked my brother into going to an earlier show of Max Payne, then went to Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist. I had an hour in between the movies and ended up playing a short card game with my sister in law and her mom and sister that were spending the night at the house.
It was seriously a great night! I love going to the movies, and two movies are just more fun. Max Payne was well done, the colors were muted, dark and gloomy city streets. The only colors were gray black and white, except flashes of red during one of the beginning fight scenes, which added to the violence, and hot ash falling, as well as red eyes. It was made after the video game, so the plot line is according to that. I over all thought it was a good movie, but it was definitely not a feel good movie, and I was glad that I had the lighter movie to end the night.
Nick & Norah was hilarious! I loved it. There were some parts when I though they went a little too far, and could have skipped or made it faster, the toilet scene comes to mind... but I laughed loudly and it wasn't a deep plot. The actors that they have playing the parts did a great job and it was exactly what I needed to relax.
Nothing else really happened. I did most of my homework and just have a few essay to finish off for Tuesday classes, but feel like I can get it done. The break was nice, I know 4 years isn't a long time, I just wish I was closer to the finish line than the start. I guess just one day at a time, and my cheap vacations to the movie theatre will get me through it.
If you have seen any good movies, new or old, let me know! I can't wait until 11/21/08!!!!

The Duchess & Being Courteous

So Felicity and I took a break and went to dinner and a movie. We are both on a budget for college, so Spaghetti Mama's was a perfect choice! We decided to go see The Duchess starring Keira Knightly.
This is the story of the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana. Nicknamed in the movie by close friends as simply G. First let me say this is based on a true story. It is not a happy story and can be kind of upsetting at times because of the traditions of how things were. As a whole it was well done. The dresses and fashion was amazing. She states to her husband that that is how women express themselves is through their dress and fashion. She does her own designs and sometimes her hair is very extravagant. I think Keira did a wonderful job at showing the emotions that the Duchess would have felt and done being raised as a "lady". In public she was all smiles and mingled with grace, in private she was quiet and secluded herself. I don't know if I would recommend people to watch this unless they know what is to come. I enjoyed it, but would probably not watch it several times.
What this movie did make me think is... At what point does being courteous become being a push over? At what point do you say enough is enough? Does obligation always outweigh one's own feelings and desires? I am so glad I did not live in these times, and I am not in any horrible situations (thank goodness!) but I do have to admit it is still hard for me to stand firm in my own desires when I know others do not agree. I usually stay quiet and do not voice my opinion strongly because I don't want any type of confrontation. I feel that sometimes this may be the wiser choice, after seeing this movie, I have decided that although it may be polite, sometimes your voice needs to be heard anyways.

Wishlist

So I know my family doesn't read my blog, actually my 16 year old niece might while she is sitting board in class instead of doing homework... but maybe thats why I'm doing it here. I don't usually like to spell out what I want exactly for gifts. I know some of my friends read this, but please don't take any hints. You should know I wouldn't do that. This is more a reference for me, of what I would buy myself if I could. Maybe this is my way of window shopping. :)
So this is some of the things I would get myself for Christmas (or the holiday that follows Christmas shortly that I am not talking about this year... :P)


I like taking pictures, but not set pictures, just candid or landscape pictures. I've never had a great camera and would actually like the bigger Nikon, but for me, the small would be ideal

I have always loved the scent of Banana Republic Classic perfume! I haven't worn it in a long time.


Either of these shoes, I saw the short ones in the store and fell in love! But couldn't talk myself into spending $95 for shoes at this point. Plus my mom and sister looking at me disapprovingly because they weren't on sale didn't help. So I put them back. (what else are bonuses for??? but shoes!)

Wicked is coming to Utah! In April, I'm so excited and would LOVE to go. (okay that might be an understatement)

I love music and have a mac and an iPod, so iTunes gift cards are always a good thing!


I LOVE movies, and I usually get popcorn and soda while enjoying the movie. So this would get used... quickly.


And this being a wish list, season tickets next year to Hale Centre would be great! They have some good shows coming up next year.

So there you go... A list of purchases that I would buy at this point if I had the money. :) Its nice to dream every now and again.

Quotes Recently Found

At Body World 3, which is focused on the heart, there were quotes hanging on the walls throughout the exhibit. I wrote a few of these down and thought I would put them on my blog:
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly what is essential is invisible to the eye.
-Antoine d Saint Exupery
The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.
-Blaise Pascal
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
-The 14th Dalia Lama
We were not sent into this world to do anything into which we cannot put our hearts.
-John Ruskin
All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is exclusively my own.
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A Great Day

So I was able to spend another fun day with my sister. We did not go to Lagoon, but we did get to see Body Worlds 3. I will talk about that in a minute, but first, I want to talk about what I was able to come home and listen to and watch. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints General Relief Society Meeting. Every time I feel like something is lacking in my life, I receive a gentle, or stern, reminder of what is truly important in life. I remember then how blessed I am in this life, and although I feel like I am not doing enough and have so far to go, I am not the only one who feels this, and it is not hopeless. I just need to work harder. I encourage every woman to listen to these wonderful people speak, it is truly amazing.
Earlier in the day however, I was able to pick up my sister and we headed downtown to walk through Body Worlds 3. I was very excited to go and look at this exhibit. Obviously as a college student hoping to get into a great nursing program shortly the body interests me. The way that it works, and the intricate design of everything. Its parts are so small but fit together like an amazing puzzle that just fits and works down to the smallest blood vessels. I was a little worried about my sister. I have taken classes that have cadavers and did not get ill (the smell is a little nauseating, but nothing that some good smelling lotioned hands wont fix) but she has not. I was very surprised and excited that she was so interested at each piece. We stopped and spoke of the muscles that were shown, the bones, and the intricate nerves or veins/arteries. She asked me questions and it was like an anatomy review. I was excited again about nursing. The desire to learn more about anatomy and to be in the medical field renewed. I felt like I knew things, no matter how little, it was encouraging and amazing.
I will be attending this exhibit at least once more before it ends in January. I would encourage everyone that is able to go and take a look. It took us about 2 hours to walk through the entire thing, and totally worth it. However, next time I go I will not be choosing Saturday to attend. The human body is truly a work of art!!!

Ever After

So I was trying to unwind after a stressful day at school. I think I did alright on my Latin test, and I'm pretty sure I pulled off the demonstrative speech. I went out to Burger King with Kellee and her girls and then met Chuck for shopping! We outfitted him with about three-four outfits. I also splurged and bought a baseball hat from American Eagle. When I put it on Madison would laugh and then I started dancing to the music and that just made her laugh more! I really had a good time.
I came home, and one of my favorite chick flicks came on cable. Ever After!! There are many reasons that this is a favorite. It takes a fairy tale that is commonly told and put into a real life type of story. I like this version of the fairy tale because it develops the love story and relationship between the prince and the servant that is called Cinderella (Danielle). She dresses up as a courtier to save a mans life that was sold to pay the taxes of her step mother. As the story continues you see truly how this girl is strong and independent. The prince rushes in to save the damsel in distress to find that she has saved herself. He apologizes for betraying her when she truly needed him and while she is covered in dirt and in a dirty dress he kneels before her with her glass slipper and asks her to be his wife.
I was watching this a couple of years ago with my niece and she laughed at this part and said "Aunt Jaci, you are the ONLY person I know that would love be proposed to with a pair of shoes rather than a ring. It made me laugh, and then I thought about it more and more. I have always loved Cinderella and I DO love a good pair of shoes. She was right, I would love to be proposed to with shoes. Don't get me wrong I still want a ring, LOL, however the shoes would definitely be something that would be unique and truly something that I would love.
I have sidetracked, as usual. This movie is one that I have watched multiple times and I think I like it more each time I watch it!
I have a few favorite lines throughout this movie "A bird my love a fish senior but where would they live? I guess I will have to make you wings" and then the last one spoken "The point, gentlemen, is that they lived."
I was lucky enough to find my favorite scene on youtube!

I'm Addison!

I was kind of surprised to see how accurate this is, and thought that I would post it. Plus the show premieres next week and I'm so excited!! I'm sad that it didn't give the description that it did at the end of the quiz. Oh well... It was funny for me to see at least.

The Utah Rite Of Passage

I went with my older sister to Lagoon Fun Park a couple of weeks ago. I had a blast! I have previously blogged about this and how funny my sister is on the rides. However, the reason for this post is what I saw while standing in lines waiting for the rides. I saw people of all ages coupled up and cuddling, kissing, and even some of the teenagers were full on making out. It made me remember as a teenager on 9th grade Lagoon Day standing in lines with my friends doing pretty much the exact same thing (I don't recall full on making out in the lines). So I started to think... Is this the Utah rite of passage?? Is it something that everyone wants to do while waiting in line for a roller coaster?
I know girls my age that have never cuddled or kissed while in line with a guy that they were with still want to. I'm not begrudging anyone a cuddle or a kiss. I wasn't even annoyed this last time. I will admit that there was a newlywed couple that was in front us while waiting to ride "The Spider" and it wasn't the cuddling or the giggly or staring at each other and the occasionally kissing that went on in the 45 minutes that we waited that annoyed me, but the corny banter between the two of them. However, this would be a totally different blog entry, so I will stop now...
So from my day at Lagoon I took away a great fun day with my sister and the knowledge that PDA while standing in line for a ride at Lagoon IS in fact a Utah rite of passage!!!

Laugh Break

So I attend Wesminster, and while going to class for six hours at a time it become inevitable that I would use the restrooms on a regular basis. I smile everytime I go into one of the stalls. They post every month two things in EVERY stall. Career News in the Loo, and Dear John (the social calendar for the month). They are bright colored and have pictures of stick figures of people reading while on the loo! Seriously it makes me laugh!

Who I Am

So I'm sitting here regrouping from my day at school today. I had one of those days where I realized that although I THOUGHT that I was getting it and understanding it all... I am FAR from ready for the two tests and speech that I have next week. So I came home, walked in the kitchen said Hello to my sister-in-law and my niece and nephew and put my bags down and stood there. I didn't think, I couldn't move, I didn't say really anything. I was maxed out. My brain had shut off. So I went and rented two movies at Redbox to calm down and realize that if I study hard this weekend, I will do alright.
So this brings me to my story, I was sitting at my desk in my chair watching these two movies, smiling and laughing, like I do during movies and I realized something. First off I was watching chick flicks, which totally have a place especially on a day like today. Yes they are easy to predict, thus the relaxing while I watch them, and there is usually kissing and couples. Thats when it hit me. Everyone says that you find someone when you give up, or when you stop looking. How do I stop looking or give up on something that I want?? I think I have blogged about this, but its just on my mind, so please be patient with me. I can't stop thinking about it. I know that I'm a little OCD with a lot of things so my mind usually comes back to the same things over and over, sometimes its for my benefit, sometimes its not. Tonight I didn't even want to be kissing someone, I just wanted to be talking and laughing with a guy over the phone that cared about me. Simple enough...? Apparently not.
However, on a brighter note... I also realized tonight that in the hardest time of my life, I went through it like a zombie... Drifting with a smile on my face for the ones that cared how I was doing. I broke down on the phone to my Mom (she is always the one that gets to hear my breakdowns, she is great for that) I told her I was tired of pretending to be happy, I was tired of pretending of being okay. I wasn't okay and I didn't want to act like I was. She told me that I shouldn't have to. Tonight I realized I am not pretending anymore. I am happy. I am okay! I am happy with who I am!

My Hair

Okay, so the picture of me and my sister in Lagoon doesn't really show my new hair cut, so I figured I would put a couple pictures that I took this morning after I got ready.

Lagoon Day Fun

Today was Westminster College's Lagoon Day. Ticket were cheap and came with a lunch, so I decided to purchase two and take my sister with me. Well I started out the day getting my hair cut. Then I picked up my sister at her house and we went out to breakfast, then to Target so she could get a backpack to carry around some essentials in, and we were finally off to the park.
We went straight to Wicked, when I found out that my sister, instead of screaming on rides... laughs!!! She kind of does this fake half chuckle and then when people usually scream out right, like say on the way down the hill on Wicked, she giggles! It was so funny to listen to. After we picked up some lunch we were heading to Rattle Snake Rapids to cool off, as we were both in long jeans and it was warmer than we had thought. On our way we saw the old fashioned picture area, we stopped and looked at the prices and thought, we could split the price and we could be Saloon Girls!!! So, we splurged and did it. It didn't turn out great, but it was sure fun to get done!!! Anyways I ended up having a great time with my sister and was so glad that we were able to go. The best laughing rides for her were Wicked & The Samurai!

Amazing!

So my office building just moved, which is so great, a 4 minute commute is way better than a 30 minute one! Anyways, I'm side tracking and rambling.
I was on my way home and had to run to Target for a few things. I turned the corner and was overwhelmed with an amazing site. Hundreds of flags lining the Sandy City Hall lawn. A big sign marked The Healing Fields was at the front. Right then it hit me, its September 10th, tomorrow is September 11th.
I think nearly everyone in America remembers where they were that fateful day. I was staying at my parents for a short time and had just gotten out of the shower and was getting ready for work. I turned on the news to check the weather and saw live the second plane hit the second tower. Never did it cross my mind what was really occurring. I merely thought that it was an interview they were doing about an upcoming movie. So not having time to watch movie information I turned off the tv and continued getting ready. About 5 minutes later my mom received a call from the neighbor. My mom is a travel agent and they wanted her to know that a plane just flew into the Twin Towers. Well the news continued for days, weeks, and still today.
Hundreds of people lost their lives. As I turned the corner and saw a flag for every person that was lost that day I was overwhelmed by patriotism. Tears brimming on my eyes I drove past row after row after row watching children walking through hand in hand with their parents. It was such an amazing site.
Please let us all remember this day the ones that were lost. God Bless America!!

My Mirage in the Desert

Some nights when I sit at my desk I stop suddenly and run my hands through my hair and take a deep breath. The feeling usually comes out of no where, or is triggered by a movie or a song that I'm listening to. As I run my hands through my hair, with eyes closed I think of him. The unknown man. My mirage. Is he thinking of me? Wondering where I am? What I am doing? As I wonder about him? Sometimes I wonder why I can't get my act together enough so that I can meet him. Is it me? or is it him? or both? I tend to think that its my fault. I seem to be a little slow to learn lessons that should come quickly.
I don't feel a hinder to this space between my mirage and I. Nor do I resent the distance between us. I wish that I could walk a little faster and not complain so much about my thirst for the waters that lay ahead just out of sight.
It is late as usual, it seems like I am less and less tired. I long for sleep less. That may be one of the reasons the mirage seems brighter tonight that usual. It feels within reach tonight, and almost tangible.

An Impasse

So I have reached an impasse with this paper that I am writing for my English class!!! Its not a hard paper, and for a college paper it is fairly short, only 4 pages, however I have writers block! I have written 2 and a half pages written and it just seems like the last page and a half is just out of reach. I'm watching Legally Blonde on TV and although its a very funny cheesy movie, it almost makes me think that if I just try hard enough I can do what I want. Just keep plugging away! (YES I do realize I am saying this I am NOT plugging away on my school paper, I am blogging!) Also lately it makes me think of my good friend Felicity going to her first year of law school! GO FELICITY!!! She really is amazing and law school is no match for her!
Well I just had to write or type something that was not related to this paper. First thing that came to mind was the movie that I was watching. I just want to say sometimes mindless chick flicks that you have seen a million times is totally the answer to a stressed out weekend!!!

Natures Music

Its raining here. The rain is not depressing for me. The dark cloud cover, the smell of the coming storm, is something rather that I look forward to. The rhythm of the rain is amazing. If you have never taken the time, while a storm is outside to turn off the TV or the radio and rest your head against a window to watch the drops fall and splash against the cement outside and listen to the music that follows... you are truly missing something wonderful!
This evening I was cooking some college budget friendly ramen noodles and watching the rain drops fall against the green back drop of the wet lawn in the backyard. I longed to stand out in the rain with bare feet and let the rain fall on my face.
It made me long to live somewhere where it rains often. I know that I will always see Utah as my home. It is where my parents will always be. Where the mountains provide protection, as well as direction no matter where in the valley you are. However, I have always wanted to move out, at least for awhile. I would love to live on a coast. I have always said back east, the east coast is something that I love, the little that I have been there. However, lately, the thought of rain, more often than not, makes me wonder if the west coast would be more fitting for me.
Anyways, I hope that if the rain came near you today that you were able to hear the music that ran across the valley for all to hear!

Really?? That Many?!?

Okay, so when do you know that you have too many shoes??? Well I knew I had a lot, and I love shoes. I'm kind of proud of how many cute pairs of shoes I have. However, when I made a couple of purchases at Payless' great sale known as BOGO and two of the pairs were green that I had quite a few pairs of green shoes. So I decided to count them... I have... EIGHT pairs of green shoes! Really?!?! I had no idea that I had that many. I even tried to buy another pair the other day but the store didn't have my size. I think I might have a slight obsession problem with Green Shoes! :)

I DID IT!!!! I'm a CNA!!

For the last month and a half I have been going to class during the week and clinicals on Saturdays. However, today I received my certificate of completion as a CNA!!!!! I was so scared to do it, and some days were very hard, but it was worth it! I'm so happy that I did it! Thanks for all the support when I was freaking out! Now just three more years until the RN thing is done. :)

Family Survivor Pictures Finally...

It took me awhile to get the pictures from my Mom. Unfortunately we didn't have a lot taken, because you know, we were competing... So we started out the evening by having dinner together, and then... on to the challenges.
We had an Idol that was hidden, the one to find it could automatically come in first place in any challenge that he/she chose. Of course my brother Scott found the idol and it only took him approximately 2 minutes (there is a reason that we don't want him to participate in the Easter egg hunt). I ended up tied for second place with my sister-in-law Katie. Scott won by ONE point, dang idol!!! :D It was a blast and I wish I had more pictures to share. But here they are...

Scott with the hidden Idol

Me competing in one of the challenges








The family all together with the score board (that you can't really read).

Twilight Character Quiz

New Movie Quote

So for those of you that know me well know that I LOVE movie quotes, actually quotes of any kind. I started really looking for quotes when I was going through a hard time in my life. I put a board up with all my favorite inspirational quotes. So, later I will post some of those. However, for now I will just post a new one that I heard in the movie Chaos Theory
"The most important thing about Love is that we choose to give it and we choose to receive it. Making it the least random act in the entire universe, it transcends blood, it transcends betrayal."

A Perk of Single Life

Well, sometimes I have to remind my self that in my life I have some great benefits of this single life that I seem to be stuck in for the moment. It seems that when I feel the lowest that I am reminded of things that I may not be able to do if I was married, or had kids.
My brother called on Wednesday from Boise, ID and asked when I was going to be coming down before school starts in the fall. I pulled out my planner and explained that I didn't know if I would be able to, and if I did I would be coming alone and it would have to be this weekend. He said that was fine. I told him I would have to look at what I could do and then call him back.
I started to look at the gas prices and the fact that my car needed new tires prior to a long road trip. Plus, although I do like spending time with myself, 5 hours on the road is a long time. I was concerned about staying focused on the road and driving my car. I then started to look at flights on the internet when I was unable to reach my Mom right away (having a mom for a travel agent has its benefits). They looked reasonable, and when I got a hold of my Mom we booked a flight for the following day.
I left Thursday night after work and arrived at approx. 10:30pm in Boise. I was greeted at the airport by my brother, we chatted on the way home about a new kitchen appliance he had purchased, and when I got to his house I was able to sample home-made brownie batter ice-cream!!! WOW! Very rich, but very good!!! (Lactase enzyme pills were double right before my first bite).
The next day I was able to sleep in, and then went to my nieces elementary school for lunch. We planned on going to "Into the Woods" at the Idaho Shakespearean Festival, but it was sold out three days in advance, so we ended up eating brick oven pizza in a beautiful park in the canyon.
Saturday we went to their neighbors and picked fruits and veggies from their garden while they were out of town. Then we were off to Twin Falls, ID for the LDS Temple Open House. It was BEAUTIFUL!!! The art work that was displayed, the murals that were done on the walls, even the carpet was just beautiful. The woodwork was amazing. I left with a feeling of peace and awe. After the Temple we went to a dinner party of some of my brother and sister-in-laws friends. I didn't have a lot to talk about when it came to raising children and the joys of grandchildren, but it was good food, and a few laughs.
I arrived back home this afternoon. It was a wonderful relaxing trip. I am so grateful that I was able to take a trip on the last notice, and that my brother was willing to let me stay with him, and welcoming me to all the activities that they had planned. It really was exactly what I needed.
Now its back to work, and only a few weeks left of summer vacation!

Memories...

This was on my friend Felicity's blog, and thought that it was something fun to try...

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on our blog, or don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Breaking Dawn... Is Read!!

I am finished!!!! What a bitter sweet moment. I am so happy that the book is out and I have finished reading it, but at the same time, I know that this is it for the Twilight Sage from Bella's prospective.
I am overall happy with everything that happened in the book. Honestly I was thrown with a few of the things that happened. Some things upset me at first, but with time, I actually was overall glad with everything that occurred. It was well written and I enjoyed it. I laughed out loud and cried.
Bella and Edward together was as good as I was hoping, the passion was very evident and I loved reading it.
A few people I found more depth in this book than the others, changing my opinions of them.
Emmett always makes me laugh, he actually reminds me of my brothers, I love when he is part of the situation.
There is so much that I want to post about, but would HATE to ruin the book for anyone that hadn't read it.
Overall like I said I enjoyed the book. I may have rushed through too quickly and may have to reread it because there is so much that happens from beginning to end!
(Also, of course, I went to the midnight release party with my friends and will post pictures when I get a chance!)

Breaking Dawn

Stephenie Meyer has release a spoiler for Breaking Dawn. I was so excited for anything relating to this book I could not help but read what it was. Obviously being from the author it is not one that would ruin the book (at least for me its not). It only makes me anticipate reading the book more. Here is the link, I will leave it up to each of you to decide if you want to read it. Also, if you comment on the spoiler on this blog, please leave it vague. I do have some friends that do NOT want to know what it is. Thank you!
Also, there are updates coming. Just quick, I did not win Survivor, however I did get second place!!! I will post pictures as soon as I can.

The Dark Knight Review

I went to the midnight showing of this moving on the IMAX screen. There was a lot of hype about this and the acting within the movie especially Heath Ledger as the Joker. I was expecting a good movie following the first installment of Chris Nolan's Batman. I was a little worried that it would not hold up to the excitement that I had going in. My brothers and I started to exchange pictures that were release of the Joker as soon as they were available. I bought the tickets a month prior to the movie being released. I was just hoping that it would uphold the Batman Begins story and feel to the movie.
I was NOT disappointed in the least! Heath Ledger from the moment he walks on screen laughing embodies the character of the Joker in every way. The makeup, the clothes, his face, and the eyes... Amazing! Christian Bale once again does an incredible job portraying the conflict that rests within Bruce Wayne by being Batman. The gray line between upholding Justice and becoming a villain himself. The story was definitely there, it was not a story that was just good because of a couple of things that occurred. With being 2 and a half hours long it held my attention from beginning to end!

Annual Family Survivor

Every year my family does a "Survivor" competition of our own. Its usually around Labor Day, but this year my brother from ID is coming down to UT a little early so we moved it up. It is this Friday. I am very excited to spend some time with my siblings and their spouses, along with some "friendly" competition.

So, the deal is, we get together prior with the kids and everything and have dinner. My parents provide dinner and drinks through out the competition. It is approx. 10 challenges, we don't vote each other off and we all compete in all challenges. The challenges are mind challenges and physical challenges. My family is pretty competitive so it should be close as usual, however I have yet to win...

We also get to take one personal item to the "island" as well. This is something that I need help with. I can't think of something to take. Please let me know any and all suggestions!! (side note, one time my brother took live bugs to throw at the person actually performing the challenges to throw them off and distract them, making it harder to complete the challenge).

I will also post pictures and the results on Saturday! Thanks in advance!

Updated Top 5

Okay, so the top 5 list is revolving... so I realized there were a few that were not on my last list that are definitely on my top 5! So here is the update:

Wentworth Miller. He is still the top on the list. With the new previews for the upcoming season of Prison Break on its definitely a reminder of how good looking Wentworth is! In the things I have seen him in, he doesn't seem to talk much, but he still acts with his facial expressions and the way that he moves his body. He would be one celebrity I would actually like to meet in person.





Ryan Reynolds. I have watched him since he was on the great tv show Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place! (Is this on dvd yet???) He was funny, and good looking, and goofy!! Three things that are totally plus to be on the Top 5 list! ;) Seeing him walking through NY with a great song playing in the back ground while the opening credits run on Definitely, Maybe was one of my favorite scenes! Great music, a guy in nice clothes, nice shoes, and a city that I love! If you haven't seen this movie, I recommend it!

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. I have seen him on tv since he was The Rock on WWE. I loved him in The Rundown and laughed at the snide remarks that he made, and being with Sean Williams Scott always makes it funny. I was hesitant to see The Game Plan because I don't have kids, and it just seemed like a kid show. However, I did see it and was VERY pleasantly surprised! Especially when he pulled out the guitar and sang Elvis (very well I might add!).

Christian Bale. When I was a teenage girl I watched Newsies and LOVED Christian Bale and his singing and his attitude and the dancing. Totally a cheesy movie, but I loved it (I'm kind of a sucker for musicals). Then with him playing Bruce Wayne in the new Batman series I was blown away with the depth he put to the character. The fact that he even changed the voice while in the Bat suit was totally a plus for me, I always wondered how the girls he was dating didn't recognize that voice!!! The struggle between upholding justice, but not seeking vengeance is very drawn in the first movie. I am very excited for the second installment, and hope there is at LEAST one more!

Edward Norton. From films that I consider classics that everyone should see, such as Primal Fear, Fight Club, and American History X, to the new Incredible Hulk, Ed Norton is an amazing actor. He is very versatile and can adapt to many roles. Always convincing in what ever role he plays. His eyes are definitely something that draws your attention! I recommend seeing any of his films, if not all!

So there you have it. My updated Top 5 List. Hope you like it!!!

Summer So Far

So my class is officially over for the summer. I still have to take a final but as far as sitting in a class room, I'm done for the summer. I have not had a "summer break" since I have started college a couple of years ago. So... what have I done with myself??? Not much actually.
I went to the Salt Lake Farmers Market with my wonderful friend Felicity and I had a great time! I finally got a henna tattoo, and I may have to get a couple more this summer. :)

I helped my brother and his wife paint their kitchen, thats about it. While my sister and my brothers family went to fireworks, I decided to make an early start on the kitchen for them. I turned on my new favorite cd and sang along dancing periodically (making sure not to fall of the chair I was standing on). I had a great time actually and did not miss the firework show at all. 

Overall I've had a good time while off this short while, however... I can feel that I may get bored with my time. I am not use to having a calendar quite open, and able to fill it with the things I actually want to do. 

I am VERY excited for some new movies to open, and currently hold tickets to the IMAX midnight showing of The Dark Knight. There are a couple of other midnight showings that I am sure to attend this summer, and will let you know how they are! 

Which Release Party for Breaking Dawn?

So I received a very helpful comment on my previous blog entry on the Breaking Dawn Release Party about Borders release party and the events that they are having, which include trivia and a Jacob & Edward debate. Barnes & Noble has not yet release on a website, at least that I can find, the complete events. When I called my local B&N they told me that they were having a Vampire Reception theme party and that there would be a costume contest. Really all I care about is the book and reading  what happens next in this wonderful saga. However, I am always ready to defend my unfailing Edward is better than Jacob opinion any day!!! 

So let me know what your thoughts are, especially those that want to join me, which release party would be more fun to attend?? Borders or Barnes & Noble?

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Okay... REALLY?!?!?

I was at school tonight, as usual. I had just taken my final and my teacher was grading it and told me to give her a few minutes while she looked it over for me. What a perfect time to go to the restroom! I walk in and notice that someone is talking... quietly... but still, talking. With only have three stalls I wonder if there is one available. I look at the doors, all but one is open. I check the feet to make sure that maybe one of the locks just isn't working correctly. Yup... Only one person in the restroom, besides me. So while I take care of my thing I listen, not listening to the conversation, but just making sure... Yeah... the girl was on her cell phone! Is the conversation really that important that you can't ask if you can call them back in 5 minutes? 

The last thing I want to hear while on the phone to a friend or family member is the echoing of the conversation reverberating back from the tile walls of the restroom. Nor do I want to hear the sounds that come along with what one does in a restroom! If I hear either of these while talking on the phone with someone I promptly will inquire if the are in the bathroom, if the answer is yes, I quickly say, alright call me back, not giving any time for a response and hang up.

This is NOT the first time that I have come across this. I have heard it at restaurants, movie theaters and my place of employment.  It just makes me say... well... REALLY?!?!?!

Scattered Thoughts

I feel myself wanting to write...but don't have anything particularly fabulous to write about...
I am feeling very unmotivated today while I sit here. I find myself getting lost in thought. Getting lost in memories, in current situations, and the place that some day I will find myself in. Some of these are happy, however, I have not had much of a smile today. I am working on it. (I seem to find myself saying that a lot lately. I'm working on it. )
The other day I was walking to my car from work on my way to class, as I opened the door from the office a rush of wind hit me and I was filled with the aroma of flowers, I wanted to just stand there for a minute and soak it in, but did not have the time. Different flowers that blended together to make a wonderful smell of spring. I love certain smells of the outdoors. Flowers being one, the smell of the wind just before it rains, and the smell of fresh cut grass in the morning before it gets hot.
I'm looking forward to class being over and being able to sit outside and get drawn into a book for hours on end and leaving reality behind, for just a bit. I'm looking forward to spending time with my nieces and nephews at the local pool and laughing with them, learning more about them, and their wonderful perspective on things that I don't even notice.

Funny!

Saw this on a little blog that I love to read! And just had to post it!!!

Benefits of High Gas Prices

So I drive a lot lately with work and class being on completely opposite ends of the valley, therefore I have to fill up my car with gas about every 5 days... YEAH! A LOT! So when I see the space that says This Sale: $ going up and up and up I tend to get a little frustrated. However, I always try to find something good about almost any situation I am currently in. After spending hours on the road I have realized that there IS in fact a benefit of the high prices. Maybe you have notice, maybe you have not. There are more motorcycles on the road than I have seen in a long time. There are fews things that bring a smile to my face quicker than seeing a guy on a motorcycle. I have seen some of my favorite motorcycles on the road recently including BMW's (any really), the Honda Shadow, Harley Davidson (again, almost any... tend to not like the choppers as much), and the Yamaha VStar. Ranging in colors from bright orange, to deep red.
What could be better??? Oh... maybe a guy on a motorcycle with nice shoes!

New "Do"

Like I said I needed a change, so today I got my new hairdo! Its only been about 5 hours since I got it, but I love it already! I can't wait to see the difference when washing and blowing drying it!!

Here are some new pics!

Midnight Showing of The Incredible Hulk

I am a big fan of the midnight showings of movies. Even if the next afternoon I hit a wall and feel like I am sleep walking, its worth it!
So last night/this morning I went to The Incredible Hulk with my brother. If you have not noticed, I do enjoy movies, and like a lot of them that I see, so of course, I liked it! It was great. I will just highlight a few of the things that I liked, no spoilers, no details of anything that was not on the trailer.
Edward Norton, he is one of my favorite actors, he is amazing. He did a great job of portraying Bruce Banners struggle with what resides inside of him, and the fear that accompanies knowing what he is and what it can do.
Liv Tyler, she is an actress that when I see her on talk shows think she is just so nice and quiet, and a joy to watch and listen to. I did not know how I felt about her being the love interest to Edward Norton, but the chemistry is definitely there! She plays her part very well, and is a great accompaniment to the Hulk and Bruce Banner.
The action, first off, I love action movies, and I like fight sequences in movies. I love the choreography of fighting and the finesse that the actors have to have to make the fake punches believable. Even in CGI the characters can't be moving to fast, or its just a computer blur that looks like a video game. Also a lot of fight scenes lately I feel are a remake of another movie I have seen and I just think, couldn't they have made it a little bit different?!? I know we have all seen the movies where the villain and the good guy fight in the street with innocent bystanders running for their life, but this had definite differences in fighting sequence. I was not disappointed at all with the end fight scene (even with it being shown on the trailer).
Overall I give this movie a B.

Time for a Change!!

Okay, so its getting that time of year again and I need a hair change... I tried to go brunette, and it was a change, but I still need something else... So this is what I'm thinking, not the color necessarily, but definitely the cut! So...Let me know what you think!

Breaking Dawn Signing Tour

I have all the books that Stephenie Meyer has written signed, so naturally, being the way that I am, knew that if the tour came anywhere near Utah I would have to get Breaking Dawn signed (how can you have all but one book signed?!?!?!). So I have anxiously been awaiting the dates, and cities of her tour. I knew that she was scaling back her tours, which is understandable because she is a mom and a wife, and needs to spend time with her family. However, there is no where that is close enough to drive to from here. And..... Blue October's front man will be joining her and singing a few songs. I LOVE Blue October, and think their music is great for the books, and the movie. He also stated that they are thinking of writing an ode on their next cd to the Bella & Edward world. Honestly, I would be excited for the cd anyways, and I would buy it the first day it was out, but this just adds... excitement!!!

Breaking Dawn Release Party

I have to admit, I am pretty excited for this book, therefore I am going to the midnight release. For those of you that are close and interested you are MORE than welcome to join me and a couple of my friends!! It will be packed, busy, a LOT of teenage girls... but FUN!
Just a few things, which is why I am posting this. I just called my local B&N and they stated that there is no list for the party itself. They will also have books available to purchase for everyone that comes, however, they have wrist bands with numbers, the lower the number, the faster you get your book. They are not handing these wrist bands out days in advance. You can go and get the wrist band the morning of the party (August 1st) at 9am (opening).
I don't know if all B&N partys will be the same, just wanted to post this for everyones information. Again, whoever wants to join me let me know! The more people that come, the funner it will be!

The Umbrella Room

If you could not tell from my blog by now, I am a romantic at heart. I like to pretend in real life that I am independent and strong, and don't need help or anything for that matter that I cannot do for myself. 

However, this weekend was a very rough one for me... emotionally and physically trying. I did not know who to lean on, and didn't want to burden my friends or my family. I know that they would not consider it a burden, I just didn't want to bother anyone... Anyways, as I was saying, it was a  very trying weekend. I ended up sitting in bed Saturday night icing my swollen foot. The good news?? I got to catch up on my Tivo!!! 

I watched Ghost Whisperer, a great tv show that I love! The relationship that Melinda and her husband, Jim, have is just great! They tease each other, fight and make up. It was a rerun, but I forgot how much I loved the episode, "The Night We Met".  It had flashbacks of the night that Melinda and Jim met. They celebrated the anniversary of this night every year, and it was the fifth year, and Jim seemed to have forgotten. Melinda was disappointed that he was not remembering this special occasion and when her friend asked if she should give him hints, she stated that she did not want him to remember that way, and maybe it just wasn't that important. 

The flashbacks are muted in blacks with few colors, Jim's fireman's jacket was yellow, and then Melinda at the end had a red umbrella, which when she was walking in the rain, gets blown by the wind and it gets turned inside out. Jim tries to fix it and ends up completely ruining it. He asks if he can take her to dinner, to the Umbrella Room. She reluctantly follows and the Umbrella Room is... a hot dog stand with an umbrella! (Which is green and yellow). To cut this synopsis short... Jim actually remembered and got her a red umbrella. She cries, as he peers around the corner of the wall and has champagne glasses in his hands and asks if she would like to have dinner in the umbrella room. 

I love that the colors are muted except for the key pieces of the story. I love that he pretends not to remember, however buys her the PERFECT gift for the special day. 

In the middle of my hectic Saturday morning when I thought all was lost, and did not know if I could continue, I just wanted someone to call. And I should just say that I didn't just want ANY someone, I wanted THAT someone. 

Seeing the couples around me, does not depress me, it encourages me. Seeing these tv shows, and the movies, and the books I read, it encourages me to believe. Believe in love, believe that people find one another. That no matter how neurotic and crazy (or like Monica Geller) I am, there is still someone that will appreciate me, and think that its funny. 

So to all the couples that are in my life... Thank you, for just being you, and being in love! :)

Twilight Soundtrack Song

I Feel Alive by Broke City

I heard this song through a friend of mine at work. We both love the books and are excited for the movie. She told me that she thought it would be perfect for the movie, now I have heard things like this before, and heard peoples own "soundtracks" for the books, prior to the movie even being released. I don't know that I have heard a song that I just thought WOW, that is perfect. However, this song IS perfect! So I don't have a link directly to a video or the song, but here is their Myspace page. Take a listen, tell me what you think, and if you like it, try to help me spread the word! It would be great to get this song on the movie!!! Broke City Myspace

Top 5...

So, for those of you that know me, I always say that "He's in my Top 5". So this post is my current Top 5 list...

Wentworth Miller: He plays Michael Scofield in Fox's Prison Break. However, I first noticed him in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Swim Fan. As well as Underworld, and Ghost Whisperer. My favorite part about Wentworth? (well there is so much, but I love the quote of his that says that he has no game and would rather be home playing Scrabble or watching Law & Order Season 14.


Lee Pace: He is in one of my new favorite shows, Pushing Daisies, I can't wait for this to start in the fall. I recently saw him in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. He plays the piano and wears a tux. A GREAT combination!


David Boreanaz: He is one that has been on my Top 5 since I first saw him as Angel, brooding, the bad yet good guy. Now even more as Seeley Booth, quirky and funny, and wears crazy socks with business attire (one of the fun things I like to do, and should do more!)


James McAvoy: Scottish actor that I first liked in Becoming Jane, but could not resist the role he played in Penelope. A wonderful movie that I have seen three times in the theatre. Its amazing, and I think that every girl should see it at least once, no matter the age!!! It was almost life changing for me, made me really think, and review where I was at.

And


I don't think any of my Top 5 would be complete without Elvis. Yes, I do know and realize that he is dead, but come on!!! Look at that face! How could you resist?!?!







So there you have it, the Top 5 actors that I would date, you know, if they noticed me... if they were single... or if they were alive!

Quick Twilight Update

Sorry for those very few of you that read this that don't care about Twilight, but just wanted to let all the other know... This Sunday prior to the MTV Movie Awards, but just after the pre-show they will be showing a clip of the movie, with an intro from Stephenie Meyer. I am very excited for something new from the movie!!! I have been trying not to look so much on the internet about it and haven't watched the trailer for about a week now. However you can BET that I will have my Tivo set to record this Sunday!!!

My Current Fav's

Here is a mixed tape of my current favorites, I like these because you have to select to play it, and I know some of you wont even care to listen, but I still wanted to post it. :)

My Name Means...

What Jaclyn Means

You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you. You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries. You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Twilight Book Signing

I'm actually struggling a little bit today... I have a lot of changes coming up in my life and I'm trying to NOT freak out! Today is hard, but I would like to post about something fun I did this weekend.
Friday night I met up with my friends, and niece as well as her friend to go to the Stephenie Meyer book signing for The Host. The doors opened at 5, the Q&A started at 7, then the signing started. We thought that it would be good to get there early and arrived at 5pm. MAN! I could not believe the line that was already there. We were seated though fairly quickly and began the long long wait. The Q&A was only about 15 minutes, and then Stephenie began to madly sign peoples books. The Q&A was actually quite interesting. She went over the covers, and writing and some of the details of what she was thinking while writing The Host.
So we arrived at 5pm, and actually probably got our books signed about 11:30(ish) and finally ate dinner at Denny's at 12:30am. To pass the time we talked, read, laughed, and played a game, either, or. Such as, Gerard Butler as the Phantom? or Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy? (my answer would be... Mr. Darcy!) Needless to say we all got a little crazy by the end of the night, but it was SO much fun!!! I let loose and was just myself, no matter what the people around us thought. :)
For those of my friends that came, including my niece and her friend, THANK YOU! I had a blast and we should do things like that more often!!!! Here are a few pics...
This is the front of the line:


Continued line:


This is me in line (posting this against my better judgement... not the most flattering picture):


This is me, Juls & Kellee on stage there was a line and people kept cutting in front of us until we started to yell at them :):


This is the group of us that went, I actually LOVE this picture!!:

Just a quick entry...

This is one of my all time favorite videos! I have watched it multiple times. A wonderful song and my favorite movie! I will update my blog later, but just wanted to add this.

The Host

Well Tuesday May 6th was the release of Stephenie Meyer's new book, "The Host". Along with the release of the book they were selling tickets to a book signing with the author later this month. A lot of my friends also like this book and we all decided that it would be fun to go. However, only a couple of us are crazy enough to get up early to sit in line to get the books. Kellee was so nice and said that she would sit with me. So the plan was in place. I took the day off work and I was going to pick up Kellee on the way to the book store, at 4am. Well I was starting to stress out (something I'm working on) and so I asked Kellee if her husband could drive past the store at 11pm on his way home. Well turns out there was already a couple of people in line. So the plan changed. I got a couple of hours of sleep, Kellee didn't sleep at all. So I picked her up at 2am instead. We went through BK's drive thru and got extra large caffeinated drinks. So, although we got up and got in line at about 2:30am we were still about 40th in line. My stress was that there was no limit to the tickets, the only stipulation was that you had to buy a copy of the book along with the ticket. I myself was buying 7 books and 6 tickets. Overall we were freezing, Kellee KICKED my butt in Friends trivia, she read ALL of Harry Potter 7, and I attempted to sleep on the concrete (key word there... attempted). But I am so glad that we got the tickets, and Kellee and I had fun!!! Here are a few picks!

This was where we spent the night

Kellee finishing HP 7 at about 7:30am

The front of the line right before the store opened

The second half of the line (all behind us)

The end of the line (which goes behind the building, so I don't know exactly how far it went, but an employee took a rough count of about 200)