My weekend in photos.

Since I have yet to blog about this weekend, let's catch up now, shall we? Here goes:

On Friday night, a group of friends (including the manfriend) and I went to see Harland Williams perform at Wiseguys Comedy Club. You may know him from Rocketman, Sorority boys, Dumb and Dumber, etc. He was HILARIOUS, though the manfriend is still my favorite comedian. Shout out: The manfriend is opening for Dave Ackerman at Wiseguys in Trolley Square on Feb 5th and 6th! Be there! All the cool kids are doing it!

Me, my bff Lara, and the man himself.

Saturday Lara (above) and I went shopping all day in which I found some killer new shoes.

Okay, so these may not be THE new shoes, but they were still purchased this past week and I love them.

Saturday night was mine and Jessica's combined birthday party, Mustache Mayhem. It was a complete success. You could even call it a stache smash.

Me and half of the manfriend's face. (He grew a pedofile stache and I let him borrow my new Koi Readers)


Me and my BFF Lyssa looking stache-tastic.

Sunday me and the manfriend and his sister just relaxed and watched some Rocketman and Anchorman. Judging by the titles, you could say we were feeling a bit misogynistic. Not the case, I assure you.

Monday (not the weekend, I know, but still awesome) I took the manfriend to meet my sister, her hubby and their kids. It was a great night, everyone loved eachother. The best part was the birthday dessert Manda made for me. The one thing I asked for from her were Black Moons. My mom used to make them for special occasions when I lived at home, but since moving out, I seldom get to bask in there deliciousness. Seriously people. These are my favorite things ever. I want to die in a pool of them. I want to marinade in their sugary goodness all day. Words can't come close to describing my love for these tasty morsels.

AND she sent me home with leftovers. Bless her soul.

So there's my weekend in a nutshell. :)

ModCloth-ing it.

It's a cold day in the end of January. The sky is gloomy and work is exhaustingly boring. What could possibly brighten your day? A little ModCloth dreaming, that's what. On this dull day, I'm dreaming of warm spring sunshine, flirty frocks and delectable pastels. Here are my favorites of the moment:

Vanilla Skies Parasol

My Baby Blue Tunic

Unicorn Princess Heels

Grecian Green Dress

And just because it's my birthday in 2 days, this is the party dress I'm lusting after:
Tulle There Was You Dress
Because we all know I love blue.

Feeling better yet? I know I am.

I believe in medication
and I believe in therapy
and I believe in Crystal Light
cause' I believe in me, ya...

These lyrics have been running circles in my head all day. I'm exhausted. There may be something wrong with me.

Mr. Coogan

Today at work I was approached by an older lady who wanted to order a new debit card. She told me her husband normally uses the debit card, but has just been diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease. Upon seeing the tears in her eyes and hearing about her husband, who is a long time customer, and such an incredibly sweet man, my eyes began to sting and my heart ached for her. I just wanted to reach out and give her a hug. She looked so forlorn and defeated, I could honestly feel her pain, even if it was just a fraction of it. My grandmother (Marmee) passed away from Alzheimers when I was about 2 years old. Hearing the stories my mom would tell me about this amazing, intelligent, strong woman deteriorating to a shell of a person who forgot to turn the oven off and eventually forgot who we were, is so hard. When this woman told me about her husband, I felt for her. It was almost overwhelming. I hadn't felt anyhthing like that in a very long time and that's very sad. I've become so wrapped up in myself, I have forgotten about others. We live in such a hard world that can sometimes just feel cold and alone, but just remember that love is not dead. Empathy is still alive. We can be the difference in someone else's lives. There is always someone suffering and if we can do something to ease their pain, we should. Spread some love, lend an ear, give a hug.

"Whoever you are, there is some younger person who thinks you are perfect. There is some work that will never be done if you don’t do it. There is someone who would miss you if you were gone. There is a place that you alone can fill."
— Jacob M. Braude

Yo estoy muy cansada

There are so many things going on this weekend. I'm pretty sure I'm suffering from exhaustion, which is leading to a weakened immune system. I have such a long day ahead of me at work, then fun, then sleep. I'm just so tired, despite the fact that I got about 7 and 1/2 hours in last night. I just wish I could sleep the weekend away, even though I know it's going to be amazing.

I've had a couple of question about how Friday Fill-Ins work, so here's the original.

1. You have a chance to _____________.
2. _________ right now!
3. There is a __________.
4. _____________ and pay later.
5. It's time to ______________.
6. ________ up in the air but ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

All of the bold is me filling in the blank.

1. You have a chance to change things before it's too late.
2. I'm so sick of being sick right now!
3. There is a light that never goes out.
4. I have to go to school for free now and pay later. Suckfest.
5. It's time to pick up the pace.
6. Plans for my birthday are up in the air but I do know the manfriend is making me dinner.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner with my fav. couple and seeing Harland Williams at the comedy club, tomorrow my plans include my Mustache Mayhem birthday party and Sunday, I want to recoup!

So now you know!

1000

My blog just hit the 1000th view mark! High five!

Los libros

I used to read. A lot. Like a lot, a lot. Reading was my passion and my happiness. In the past year however, I have barely read anything at all. I've started to read a few books, but became too busy and abandoned my efforts(I.E. The Kite Runner, and The Wednesday Letters). Recently, I've been wanting to re-ignite my passion for books and throw myself back into some crisp white pages and black text. Just imagining the smell gets me exctied. I've been on a quest to find the perfect book to motivate me and up until last night, everything seemed pretty unappealing.

Sidenote: Last night the manfriend and I decided to make chocolate chip pancakes for dinner. When the time came to add milk, I suggested adding chocolate milk, instead of the norm. To my delight, the manfriend went ahead and did just that. The pancake batter turned a light brown, and whether it was my imagination or a simple truth, the pancakes tasted so much better and had a thicker consistency than normal. It was a fun little adventure.

Now back to the point: Afterwards, the two of us and his awesome sister watched The Count of Monte Cristo (which I love so much). Upon learning I have never read the book, the manfriend's sister insisted I do so and let me borrow her copy. And thus ended the long, difficult book search I've been conducting the past few weeks. Edmond Dantès, here I come.

I am going to be reading a lot more, and to the left you will see my "Currently Reading" section. Feel free to join me in whatever book is listed there. We can have our own private book club where we have philosophical debates and discuss the evolution of the protaganist and such. Oooh, sounds intriguing, right?

Keep Running

If you had asked me this question 4 months ago, I would have said yes. Hell yes. I used to feel this way all of the time. Running is in my nature. For a while, when I couldn't run, I'd dye my hair, or do something stupid. At one point in my life, I dyed my hair once a month for about 7 months. I even dyed it blue, which obviously incorporated the "something stupid" as well as the hair change part. I listened to emo/punk/alternative music and used that scene as my escape. Then, at 18, I moved on and moved out. Utah was a big change for me. I really found who I am and where I belong. Despite this, I still felt the urge to run, which I think was a big reason I decided to go on a mission (in the beginning, at least). Then everything changed. I met this guy. Things got scary and fragile and intimidating. Throughout all of these emotions however, I felt happy. Contentment and self worth became my most predominant feelings. Caring for someone else and having him return the favor, makes me happy exactly where I am in my life. So now, if you were to ask me this same question, my answer would most certainly be: For the first time in a long time, I can honestly say, I wouldn't, and couldn't leave this all behind. Running is no longer at the forefront of my mind, and I couldn't be more delighted with where my life is going.

Sydney

So yesterday my dad called me and told me that him and my mom were on their way to the vet to put my dog, Sydney to sleep. Sydney has been my dog since I was 6 and he was my uncle's dog before that. He was an Australian Cattle Dog and during his prime, could jump about 10 feet into the air to catch a frisbee. Some of my favorite memories of him were during thunder and lightning storms. He would get so scared upon hearing the thunder that he would start shaking and cuddle up super close next to me. Syd. had such a good temperment and was probably the best dog in the world. Sydney, here's to you. Rest in peace. :(

You can show me the town that you live in

The manfriend and I just booked out tickets to Massachusetts in May! We're going for my best friend's wedding (I'm a bridesmaid), and so he can meet my parents. I'm so excited to be able to share more about my life with him. I can't wait. :)

Bring on the 3 day weekend

I have this song stuck in my head today. Not a bad thing. :)

1. The lesson I learned yesterday was that apparently I am one of those girls who can't stand to be away from her boyfriend for a day.
2. There's so much stress where friends and family meet.
3. All these years, I never knew what I was missing.
4. I was sad knowing I would soon have to leave, when I arrived.
5. The truth is I love him.
6. The chilly walk through Liberty Park is what I remember most from that day.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a night in with the manfriend, tomorrow my plans include getting my hair dyed light blonde, and Sunday, I want to do the usual!

I need these. Like a lot.

Update: I bought them.

Haiti

I'm sure all of you have heard about the earthquake that has devastated Haiti. If any of you want to contribute to the cause, I highly suggest you check out Oh Mishka. She's got all the links you need. We can all do something to help, whether it's prayers or donations.

Operation Beautiful

Go check out that sight. We could all use a little more encouragement and happiness. Spread the love. Challenge: Do something or say something nice for someone else today. You never know. You could make their day.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us
are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson.

I had a dream last night that Martha Stewart died. I was devastated.

And my little sister got engaged last night. Ya...

Mustache Mayhem

In case you didn't know, I really kind of have an obsession with mustaches. I don't know what it is, but I love them. Enjoy.

I know I'll be okay

As my good friend Joshua Radin says, "It's a brand new day. The sun is shining." Today, I'm taking advantage of the new day and trying to start over. I'm looking for new jobs and ready to move on. I found one this morning that looks oh so promising, but had no information about pay. It'd almost be worth it to take a pay cut because I'm that excited about it. We'll see how that goes. Anyone else who needs a change of attitude, feel free to join me starting now. :)

Thank Goodness.

The bold is my part, the regular is from Friday Fill-Ins

1. There are places I know, without a doubt, that I'm going to visit some day.
2. The sun will beam and blow those clouds away.
3. Standing in the middle of a dark room with a burning spotlight.
4. It's about that time that I want to quit. Oh boy.
5. He went out tiger hunting and came back without an arm.
6. Nothing can keep my mind from wandering .
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Karl's comedy show, tomorrow my plans include work and Sunday, I want to forget all my troubles!

Proof

So, as a result of some horrible things my manager has said to me, I have been wracked with torment trying to figure out what my talents are. I used to think it was intelligence, then I was forced to go to the Community College and let's be honest, I got a way better education in high school. So, I feel over time, that my intelligence has been deteriorating. I've always been a bit envious of those who have visible talents. My best friend lights up the room when she walks into it. My roommate is an incredible singer. My boyfriend is an amazing machinist/snowboarder/comedian. I wish I had something like that. I think I've decided to try a new hobby and as a result, develop a new talent. I'm just not sure what to try. Anyone have any suggestions?

I also want a new job.

2010

Normally, I set really unrealistic New Years resolutions and of course, they never pan out. This year, however, I decided to do completely attainable resolutions. So here goes:
1. Be happy.
2. Be more frugal.

I think these are pretty practical. Bring it 2010. You're going to be awesome.

It's a brand new day. The sun is shining.

1. Last night I had a killer gathering at my house.
2. It's going to be our year this year.
3. The funniest thing was when Dixie sprayed Dr. Pepper all over me and my white shirt.
4. We made it another year...so where do we go from here?
5. He said "I'll meet you at Ikea" ; she said "I'll bring my Diana Mini!"
6. There is atill love in the world, and it's up to us to find it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spontaneity, tomorrow my plans include something with the manfriend and Sunday, I want to have dinner with Erin and Ammon!