make someone happy

 

September 26, 2011

Today was so productive, it was ridiculous. grandpa finished the things that needed to be fixed on my car before I could pass the safety inspection that the state makes you go through. Then I took it to Jiffy Lube and the gave me the paper saying that I was all right. Then I took Andrea to the DMV so we could get our license plates at long last. Then out to lunch and to see Abduction in theaters, it's that new movie with Taylor Lautner which was surprisingly good for what it was. Only I drove Andrea crazy the whole time because the main girl looked like she never brushed her hair and it drove me nuts! 

Anyway then I went to get screws for my license plates because the old ones were incredibly stripped out. Then did some shopping at walmart which happens to be one of my favorite places to wander aimlessly and I got my very own tea kettle. Bring on the cider and hot chocolate! I'm so excited to move into my own place, not that I don't love living here. It'll just be new and exciting and with people my age. 

No judging, please

 

September 25, 2011

I think it's pretty clear where my brain is today.. I felt bad, but I didn't pay attention at church at all. I'll make an effort to next week however because, it's conference!! :) and I'm going to be spending it with my favorite people :) The Willis' :) It's funny to think that I won't be getting credit in seminary for the notes I'm going to take. I know that won't make sense to most of the people who read this blog, but it was my saving grace because I couldn't make it to seminary on time, but dang I could take notes on what was said at general conference. 

I've been sort of a hermit as of the last couple days and I sort of feel bad about it, but it'll pass, right? It's got to. 

I have the most ridiculous dreams. Such as, last night I ended up making out with a guy I went to high school with. It was sufficiently awkward and I'm really relieved we never talk because if we did, that dream would have ruined it. 

I keep a dream diary now, mostly because my dreams have gotten to be so ridiculous and something I want to laugh about later. Also because it used to be Kelsey who had the awesome dreams and I just kept thinking about her and It only made sense that since I write most everything else down, I should write that as well. 

Linnea left to go back to Rexburg today. I'm glad she got to come visit.

hey baby, I think I wanna marry you

 

September  24, 2011

I may or may not have gotten a job today. I'm really quite sure haha I went to a second interview for the wal mart portrait studios and the lady was super nice, but we kept getting interrupted by customers and such, it was just sort of haphazard and when I went to leave after she'd asked me all the questions she had she said "great, we'll call you to have you come fill out paper work soon" 

So I just want to know, does it sound like I got the job to you? haha Well that's all I know. I wandered around Orem for awhile then headed home where I felt surprisingly depressed and Michele took me shopping with Gina to try and cheer me up. I got a really adorable water pitcher with flowers on it. And Gina died her hair! It looks so different dark. I like it a lot. It was a fairly wonderful day, only I forgot to go for a run today, I'll work on that tomorrow. 

I LOVE crayons :)

 

September 23, 2011

I spent time with Linnea, Brittany and Brittany's roommate Kristy this evening, it was quite eventful and they are quite insane. I'm not sure if I'll ever be in that frame of mind. Maybe that's why I'm not supposed to go to college.. who knows? They made a crayon art thing then used a hair dryer and it melted the crayon to look really cool. I'm thinking about making one myself.

I also have a very awesome crayon candle that a very dear friend made me years ago. Back when he thought I was the bees knees : )

Happy Wedding Day!!!

September 22, 2011
Today, my dear friend Rachael May Snow became Rachael May Eggett! 

The entire day was perfect and everyone was so happy and things ran smoothly and the happy couple as you can see is so very much in love. It was truly inspiring to see how they interacted with each other and how very special this day was for them and everyone that was associated in any way. It's been so fun for me to be a part of their lives up to this point and I'm so very grateful I get to remain in their lives for awhile. Everything was just as it should be and I got the chance to catch up with some really phenomenal people. I was lucky enough to spend the day with John&Terri Pontius, Nancy Willis, Rachel Copping and many many more friends.

I just hope that on my someday when I get married, everything will work out just like this and I will be every bit as in love with my new husband as Rachael is with hers. Just to dispel and questions, I'm not dating, I'm not engaged, I'm not getting married anytime soon. I've noticed that as I don't mention that, everyone gets suspicious. haha 

I would just like to mention that in the last picture posted in this line of pictures, Rachael just looks so much in love and it makes me so happy for her! Rach, I'm sure when you read this you'll laugh at me, but you're so stinkin' cute! 

I can't think of anything better I could have done with this day.

Wedding eve

 

September 21, 2011

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, Linnea Holbrook ... with extremely naughty lingerie stuffed in her shirt. Sorry sis, you've got to be more careful if you'd rather I not post things like that on here :) 

I'm not sure how she talked me into it, but we went shopping all day again. I went for a run this morning again and oh my gosh, bring on the asthma, baby, I'll beat it yet! I'll work on that though. I dropped Linnea of at Rachaels for the bachelorette party then went home and just talked to Michele for awhile before I got called back to help decorate for the reception tomorrow. Oh my gosh, Rachael is getting married tomorrow! and I gave her my last hug as an unmarried woman today. Whoo!!! 

I love this wedding business and I had the sweetest conversation with Lyle Snow (Rachaels dad) And it was really funny because he asked me if I was chasing any boys at this particular time and I just laughed for a moment because the great thing is, I'm not! It's sort of liberating to not have that hanging over my head at least for a couple months. Life is good. Sure I'd like to make more friends and become more involved in where I'm moving to, but for now, I am happy.

I pretend people read this.

 

September 20, 2011

Linnea got here today, It is wedding week after all, and we went to see Andrea right away who then decided to follow us back to the house to hang out while we all took care of whatever it is we needed to take care of. Then Linnea realized she wasn't prepared with what she needed for her bridesmaid outfit for Rachaels wedding so we had to go shopping.. We had to go a lot of shopping. I was so tired by the end. I don't understand how most girls can just go for hours on end, I got some things to put in my new apartment like bowls and things, but it's just tiring to me. Sometimes I wish I could hire a professional shopper and have them stock my wardrobe so I wore trendy cute things and I wouldn't have to deal with any of the hoopla of shopping. 

I'm done with my little rant for the day. I think we have to shopping again tomorrow :/ 

I got my car inspected because you have to get that done here and surprise! I didn't pass the safety test because apparently my windshield wiper drags... So much hassle. I hope I can convince grandpa to help because I'm not even going to pretend to know the first thing about cars. I can drive a stick shift manual transmission vehicle, but I couldn't tell you the first thing about fixing it. We'll see how it goes. I've got awhile till time runs out to finish it. Cross your fingers for me. 

Sorry if I'm a super downer, I'm just really tired which usually means really skeptical and not for lack of grumpy. 

I'm off to bed. Goodnight, World.

I'm still not used to it getting dark at night here

 

September 19, 2011

Today is miss Rachael May's birthday and get this, It's her fiance Kevin's birthday too! I have a feeling that I'm going to be mentioning them for awhile considering they are a big part of my life and it is wedding week after all. 

Regrettably I didn't get much accomplished today, but that's what the rest of the week is for. However I have been running again and it's killin' me! If anyone happens to know the cure for asthma, please, I would love to know! 

I forgot to take a photo until sometime after 11 pm... and this is what I was chewing at the time. Like the grapes on my thumb? :) I'm going to be grapes for halloween! :) It's going to be super super fun!

The church is true.

 

September 18, 2011

Today was a very mellow day, I went to church and had a very peaceful, wonderful experience. I went up to Michele's dad's house for dinner with the family which concluded in us watching the Emmy's on television. I'd like them a whole lot more if everyone didn't give a speech after they received their awards. It'd be quite a bit shorter as well. Just my opinion however. 

I've been thinking a lot about weddings lately, probably because my lovely friend miss Rachael May Snow is going to be married on Thursday!! Which is interesting because I've never thought about it before much. I mean, every girl I know has some idea of what she wants her dress too look like and what her colors will be, who her bridesmaids are, etc, etc. I just don't think I was meant to be like everyone else. If I was to meet the man I'm supposed to marry today and he asked me to be his wife, I would have absolutely no clue on what my next step should be. haha I suppose that's how everybody feels at some point. Least I hope that's the case or I'm in worse shape than I thought. 

Ringing in wedding week!

Straws have so many uses.

 

September 17, 2011

Okay so not the most flattering picture of me, but these are the sacrifices I make for my adorable second cousins! As soon as I took my camera out they were immediately intrigued.

Today was such a jam packed day, but it all worked out. 

I got up refreshed which is some thing I haven't been in months because of this heat. Ate breakfast, which with the exception of saturday morning and conference weekends at my house is something I never do. Watched Saturday morning cartoons :) Magic School Bus was on :) 

Then Aunt Jeanne got home from garage sailing and we went to the early bird sale at Kohls! I got a darling sweater, purple towels, purple sheets, a plate and some wash cloths! I'm trying to collect things for my apartment slowly so I don't get overwhelmed by buying it all at once, or buy not so great things because I need it right that second. Then we went back to her home for lunch which she was sweet enough to make me a ham sandwich. Then we talked about traveling for a good half hour and I showed her the route me and mom took on our awesome road trip this summer. And we made plans to someday go to Italy with Aunt Cindy :) Those ladies are fantastic and I'm so so blessed to have them in my life. 

Then we went to pick up Jeff and Desi's kids, my adorable second cousins! We went to see the new spy kids movie and they all loved it and laughed the whole time. It was so fun to spend time with them. They wanted me to spend the night. Ruby made me promise that next time I will.

After we took them home, me and Jeanne hurried home so I could see uncle Bob for a second before I had to go meet back up with Michele and Gina to head home. He was napping on the couch which is what any sensible man does after a night camping in the pouring down rain. So of course I woke him up and the dear man gave me a blessing. It was much needed and reaffirmed my decision to move to Provo. Then after some nonstop chatter I said goodbye to the lovely couple and headed to Melody's place. We went out to dinner at Maddox or something, anyway the food was delicious! and I've got plenty of leftovers. The big game of BYU against Utah was tonight and oh my goodness, everyone was talking about it. I never really understood rivalry until moving down here haha I think it's a good thing that Alaska has no football team. Who would we play? haha Canada? 

Anyway we listened to the game on the radio the whole way home and sadly, BYU lost. But I guess you win some, you lose some, no worries.

How often do you frequent Logan?

 

September 16, 2011

Today, I went to Logan. I went out to dinner with Gina, Melody and Grandma Michele at Chilis and laughed my guts out. Not literally, thank goodness. It was a splendid day. And it was pouring down rain everywhere I went and it was chilly, oh goodness I loved it! I saw at least 3 rainbows on the way. Super lovely. Then I got to find Aunt Jeanne's house in the dark.. that was an adventure! haha me and her stayed up for awhile just catching up and it was so fantastic, She's so lovable and easy to talk to and the bed I got to sleep in was so so comfy! It was just a good night : )

Put it in the big purse

 

September 15, 2011

Today was interesting. I went with Andrea to get our new cars registered and geez, it cost quite a bit more than I had originally planned on spending. Oh well. Necessary evil. Emissions test tomorrow! ...and that's more money, this owning a car stuff is nuts! Although I'd get nowhere without it.. haha no pun intended. :) 

I went out with Michele for the first time this week haha it's just been a busy week apparently. We went to this delicious chinese buffet where I took a picture of the soy sauce we were contemplating putting in the big purse. haha next time.. :) 

Then went shopping and got hangers and silverware and stuff for me and my soon to be new apartment! 

Crazy times going on here :)

Meet Rio

 

September 14, 2011

So I bought a car today... haha I went to Provo with Andrea and met with the lady who was like a half hour late and had absolutely nothing ready for me so we ended up being there an hour longer than I wanted to. But good news, my new traveling companions name is Rio :) 

Mainly because it's a 2002 Kia Rio and it's so stinkin' cute! haha I've got to get it all registered and stuff, but it's all good. I'm super excited to have my own vehicle again. Not that I'm not super grateful to my grandparents for lettting me use their truck, but it was time.

So much lack of sleep

 

September 13, 2011

Guess who ended up going to Provo, finding an apartment, finding a car AND got to see some great friends? 

This girl :) 

I guess I just needed someone to be with me because Andrea just kinda went with me everywhere and commented on all the right things. It was definitely a relief to not be alone and trying to navigate a new place. I'm not sure if she'd been there either, but it was fun figuring it all out. 

Oh my gosh I felt so silly driving that car, it's a Kia Rio manual transmission and oh my goodness It's only been 3 months since I've driven one and man, I was so rusty. I was nearly embarrassed. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon because I'm going back tomorrow to pay for it and all that. And I finally got the hang of my last one and I drove that for a year and half so I'm sure I'll be fine in no time. It'll be an adventure to drive home. 

The apartment I liked was right in the center of town, with a private room, but I've still got 3 roommates and a whole apartment building of other roommates. The best thing is that the washer and dryer were included! So no laundromat for me :) :) 

I think another really great thing about moving there would be I know there are people nearby willing to look out for me. And as it turns out, I know more people there than I thought. I saw Brittany and her cute roommate then we ended up going out to dinner with Andrea's good friend Weston and we ran into Elle Fuller on the way there so she came too, it was such fun :) 

I've just got to say one thing about the temple there, it is the funniest shaped building I think I've ever seen. You can't really tell from the picture, maybe I'll take more soon, but it was just strange. Not bad, just different. 

I think I've rambled enough for one day. I'm going to buy a car tomorrow!

Bright lights, big city!

 

September 12, 2011

I'm loving this view from my house. Also playing with longer exposure techniques is super fun and making me if possible, more curious about what the heck I'm  going to do with my life. haha 

Today was busy. I went with Andrea to check out a car in Sandy which she ended up buying! and we get to pick up tomorrow. Then we moved her all in and did a little shopping before I dropped her off at FHE and headed home. We're thinking about heading to Provo tomorrow so I can check out a few places and maybe a car for me? I've never really been to Provo so it'll be fun! 

Pray for Joe, please.

A day to remember

 

September 11, 2011

I deemed this photo necessary being that it's September 11'th and that great tragedy that occurred on this day ten years ago. I still remember it like it was yesterday and they had to explain it to a bunch of third graders they'd just met who had no idea the impact it would have on the rest of their lives. They sent home a flyer on purple paper, funny how things stick with you even 10 years later. 

I thought one of the interesting things about this day is that no one mentioned it at church, and maybe I missed it or wasn't paying attention, but I at least expected it to be mentioned. I guess it's smarter not to dwell in the past.

This evening I went with my grandparents to Michele's dad's for dinner again. It's always fun :)

Theraflu, Nyquil, Equate.. give it to me.

 

September 10, 2011

Well last night I got really sick and this is all of my options for medicine to get me better. I spent most of the day being exhausted and sniffly, this allergy stuff is for the birds! 

On the upside, Andrea found a place to live.

September 9, 2011

The day started off with us all visiting my Cousin Shelly and her lovely little family who happen to live in Rexburg as well. After spending some time with my darling little second cousins we were back on the road to visit their pathetically small walmart, the temple, take a quick tour of town and campus, help Linnea move all her billions of belongings from storage then be back on the road home not too long after lunchtime. 

I've just got to say that I love all Linnea's roommates especially her best friend Mary who is pretty much Linnea's twin in every aspect. I forgot to mention that last night we went out to dinner with her and Linnea's newly married friends Kelly and Stuart. Oh my goodness after hearing stories about them for a year I finally got to meet them and they all more than exceeded my expectations. I'm glad there is people there who love my sister so stinking much. 

The drive back was much more gentle than the drive there because I drove the whole way there, but thankfully Andrea wanted to drive home. So I let her take it for more than half the way then we swung by and checked out the neighborhood that she's thinking of moving into and oh my gosh it was beautiful! We're going to see the inside of the house tomorrow then we'll see. 

We decided that it was an Olive Garden evening and invited grandma and grandpa to meet us there. About halfway through the meal I started feeling really sick and then I fell asleep while sitting up so after we washed all the bugs off the truck, I got to go home, take some lovely medicine and sleep for about 14 hours. My head feels like it weighs 100 pounds.

Rexburg

 

September 8, 2011

Today was wonderful. Spent about 5 ish hours in a car driving Linnea to Rexburg and meeting all her lovely roomies. I sort of got inspired to move somewhere that I can have roommates and live in a messy fun crazy lifestyle for awhile. I'll see what I can do about going to visit my cousin near Provo soon so I can househunt and all that Jazz. 

I'd say it's high time to take my future into my own hands and thanks to the sweetest letter from my uncle I'd say I'm ready to do that. I'm not sure how many people read this lovely blog of mine, or how many people care, but I'm a little bit lost and trying to find my way so bear with me for a little while longer while I gather my bearings.

Craziness makes the world go round, why do you think it's spinning?

 

September 7, 2011

Picked up the girls from the airport, hooray! went to dinner with Grandma Bybee, Uncle Mel and Aunt Shirley at Golden Corral. Then went with Linnea to visit Rachael and Kevin and Shanna. All in all I'd say it was a good day, 

Please play for Joe.

I had a love so true, and then I found you.

 

September 6, 2011

So the actual picture for today is the middle one, but I liked the other two as well. It gets so beautiful here at night. Today was alright, Grandma and grandpa got home so it's a little less spooky in this house, I tried cleaning a bunch, but it didn't look like I did anything. Anyway, please keep praying for Joe. 

I'm talking to Julia on Skype right now and she's making my life better.

Accidents happen, I still wish they didn't.

 

September 5, 2011

Today was SUCH a strange day. 

I got up and started tidying up the house again and finalized my plans for the evening. Then something happened that I could have sworn was a dream... and not the good kind either. I was killing time on facebook and I saw one of mine and Joes friends posted that he'd been involved in an accident and needed all the prayers we could muster. I guess I just chose not to believe it and left to meet up with Lisa and Brittany from my ward. We saw Captain America in theaters which was pretty phenomenal and it was great to get out with some girlfriends even if it was just for a couple hours. 

And then reality stepped in like it does at the most inopportune moments. I got a text from Camilla confirming what I had so desperately tried to avoid hours earlier. So I immediately called her back and started crying. She assured me the doctors think he'll be just fine, but for the time being he's got 4 skull fractures and is in a coma. If you're reading this, please just say a little prayer that he'll be alright and  his family will be at peace. It's not an easy thing. After I got off the phone with her I wandered around aimlessly in the grocery store and probably bought way too many unnecessary things,  And as I was checking out I got another call from Cris asking me to  hang out with him and his friends. Like I said, strange day. scare, happy, sad, ecstatic.... oh emotions, you suck. 

So I went home and they came to pick me up and we went to some haunted neighborhood, it was kinda creepy and very very fun. Then we all came back to my house and watched Despicable Me and the whole time I thought about the first time I watched it at the Jensen's house and they were all quoting the whole time, it was such fun. I always had the best times with their family. Anyway, That's all for today.

I thought I broke the focus on my camera, turns out I hit the wrong button...

 

September 4, 2011

Church was wonderful today and I made plans with some girls from my ward to go to the movies tomorrow. Hooray! I'm so glad I came back from Beaver for church. The testimony meeting is always my most favorite because it can either be extremely beneficial or a whole lot of blubbering haha 

I really ought to start taking notes at church because when it's all said and done, all I remember is how I felt. Which granted is a great thing, but I'd still like to tell you what touched me and interesting points I learn about the gospel each week. 

I spent the rest of the day watching movies, tidying up a bit and wishing I was somewhere other than home alone. Ce la vie. 

Beaver, Big Flat and Big John Flat.

 

September 3, 2011

Busy day, Went for a 4 ish hour fourwheeling ride with my grandpa and two of his daughters. It was so much fun and we went up to the top of big John flat. I was so spectacular and was apparently about 12000 feet elevation. the highest I've ever been haha No pun intended. maybe a little. 

Then I drove my grandmas car home and that was an adventure in and of itself. 4 and a half hours alone in a car. Fun stuff. which only aided in the mess of thoughts that's going on in my brain. Oh well, it was actually quite pleasant and relaxing, which is probably not what you're supposed to be when you drive a car.. oh well. I made it home in one piece. and only had one energy drink. 

Well I really should get to sleep.

Don't be alarmed. Probably best to just skip this one.

 

September 2, 2011

Drove to Beaver today, it's whatever. 

Saw people I haven't seen since basically before I can remember. And dang it's nice to be with family, even if they aren't technically mine.

I'm going to rant for a moment. 

Ya know what sucks? Wanting to tell your ex best friend everything and wishing you were still best friends, but knowing it was probably for the best anyway. ALSO wanting to tell most of your current friends to shove off and that they are making life altering mistakes. ALSO being in love with the same guy for two years, but knowing that he's all wrong for you and also has a girlfriend he's in love with, but trying not to say anything because I'd rather have him in my life like this than not at all. ALSO having all your peers go off to college. ALSO that you can't get over the rejection from the one college you wanted to go to only to realize it was a blessing in disguise, but now you've got to figure out what the heck you're supposed to do with your life while you sit at home in a place where you know a grand total of 5 people excluding family in some form or relation and half of them aren't speaking to you for some unforeseen reason and the other half are way way too busy right now. ALSO that you want to buy a car so you can stop bumming off your grandparents, but can't mentally spend two thousand dollars on something when you have NO money coming in. ALSO that you have the time to sit around and think about all of these things that suck. 

I'm done. 

I need a job.

 

September, 1, 2011

I can't believe it's September already. Not that it's a bad thing, but holy cow it's September. 

Whoo guess who did nothing today? this girl. Only I realized that if I don't get a job soon then I am really going to have to sit at home and not eat anything because I'm freaking out about how much I've spent. Not a ridiculous amount, mind you, and I've still got money, but those dang grocery stores are sucking it right out of me. 

JOB job Job jOB joB, come on!

tut tut, looks like interviews.

 

August  31, 2011

Some days just make sense. 

However this wasn't one of them, my deepest problem is that I can't stop thinking about the past. I have had wonderful friends and been in love so deeply, but until I let those things go, I'll never really move on or make new friends. 

I went to another interview today and impressed the lady with pretty much everything I said until I had to try to sell her a product and boy did I blow that one.. haha but the rest of it went well. I've got a feeling I'm still going to do some searching however because of a few aspects of the job that didn't agree with me. But it was a good start and we'll see how it works out. I should know within the week. 

My pictures are from Barnes &Noble which is right by walmart so I decided to wander over and meander through the books which reminded me of a very great with my two best high school friends Kelsey&Yolanda where we got lost in Anchorage and it was all so lovely and spent over an hour just looking at books in Borders. Some days are happy like that. When you forget about your sadnesses or why you're mad at the others and you just be together. 

Anyway I went and did a little shopping with Gina and Michele, ya know, for a girl who absolutely hates shopping, I sure have been doing a lot of it lately. Maybe taking it in small doses is the key.  

I really ought to stop rambling and get some sleep. I could use a friend.