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Here I sit.
In my ice cold, lonely apartment.
5 pairs of socks on + the Uggs
Sweats and wrapped in 2 blankets
all by myself.
bored.

I just got back from spending the holiday at home. I wouldn't be here if i didn't have to work tomorrow morning. Yep. Good ol black friday. Fortunately it should pretty entertaining to watch greedy mad shoppers from the pharmacy.  It shouldn't be too busy.

We haven't had the heat on since everyone has been gone. Which was yesterday morning mind you. And it is an ice chamber in here. And that is saying something. If you know me, I am rarely cold. I am usually the one that my roommates are yelling at because I turn on the AC when it is freezing outside. I  like sleeping when it is nice and cold and i get to wrap up in my covers. It feels nice. I can't sleep when it is too hot. But tonight is another story... Tonight i am PLEADING for warmth. I am tempted to go drive around in my car  just to feel some heat.

On the other hand. Today (up until now) has been perfect. I was so lucky to go home last night and spend some time with my family. I haven't been home in almost 2 months and it was a much needed trip. I wish I could've stayed longer.

Thanksgiving is such a peaceful day. I've been thinking a lot about what I am grateful for, so here is a little list...

my amazing family
A WARM apartment
the best roommates
a killer job
my co-workers
great friends-both old and new
 the cutest cat alive
the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
My Savior
the atonement
a living prophet
The Book of Mormon
Books i like to read (twilight series, Hazardous Duty series, church books)
movies i enjoy watching (A league of their own, parent trap, My sister's keeper)
music
a working car
higher education-no matter how badly I hate school
the gift of life
water
electricity
technology
internet
missionaries
church leaders
good health
memories
byu athletics
worthy priesthood holders
a temple up the street
my bishopbric-both home and in my singles ward
my calling-even though i dread it weekly
the pioneers
Joseph Smith
religion classes at BYU
Christmas movies, music, season, etc.
a bed
high school diploma
TV shows i love (glee, sytycd, american idol, survivor)

My list could go on and on... but that is what my gratitude blog is for :)

Who wants to know the fastest way to break 5 pretzels?

Well my best friend can show you.........

Sorry, I don't know how to turn it..... And sorry it is so shaky. I was still laughing my head off from the first time I caught him doing this... It was classic. I had to make a movie out of it.

Also, many of you may know the famous Miranda from youtube.. yeah well Park likes to imitate her. Here is her modeling walk.

Once again I am sorry I don't know how to turn it. .. sorry. But as you can tell I definitely have the best friday night entertainment anyone could ask for. Thank. you. Parker.

My deepest apologies...

Dearest Aggie fans. I really do love you, but i really dislike your school. to this day I still get a crack out of the fact that USU thinks that they are rivals with BYU.. Like it makes for the biggest game of their season.. Well the truth is, hardly anyone at BYU even knows you exist, let alone think you are our rivals. Too bad poor Tai Wesley had to foul out.. I'm truly sorry about your loss last night. Actually no.. i'm not. What an awesome game!! And definitely my favorite poster of the game went like this..... "You stormed the field?? We were 1-4." Hahaha I laughed so hard when I saw that. BUT. It was such an awesome game. I will admit that I love utah state because it brought me two of my best friends. Emily and Shelby- I LOVE YOU!! It was so good seeing you!! I miss you tons!!!

Anyways, on a lighter note.... My wonderful mother just sent me the pictures from long ago that I said I would post.. So here they are :)

 World's best b-day present ever!

Market Street Grill.. YUM

Just got done with baptisms-don't judge the nappy wet hair

My brother is a garganture. 

I have the best brother. He is such a stud! 

My amazing parents

Did I say he is the cutest cat in the world? Well.... he is. 

There is my cute family. And my cute cat, Gilbert. Hope you enjoyed the pics!! Love you all! Have a great day!

Never Assume

I have had many instances where I have very brutally learned to never assume. However I think this experience tops all...

For those of you that don't know, I am the ward pianist in my singles ward. Not my most favorite calling but I am learning to love it and be friends with it.

Also in my singles ward there is a boy named Bob*. He is my love. SO cute.

Last saturday I am walking home from the byu football game and he is a couple people in front of me. He turns around and says hi. leaves his roommate. walks around a big group of people to come talk to me. GAAAA

Later that night I was on my way to Maceys with Parker and Sharon and Nick. While pulling in the parking lot, I see Bob and his roommate walking to their car. I try rolling down my window.. not fast enough. So i decide it is too late to say hi..(Can't act too obsessed with him). While we are getting out of the car Parker thinks its funny to embarrass me and he yells BOB really loud. So i am forced to put my arm up and wave at him and act like it was me. He walks about 100 feet towards me to talk to me. Cute right? He totally could have just waved and left. Well atleast that is what Sharon and I concluded. They ask if they will see us at church the next day.. oh will they ever.

Sunday morning we had choir practice. Then I had to play the prelude before sacrament. Unfortunately Bob wasn't there yet so I couldn't go sit by him. Him and Joseph* (his roommate) usually sit on the opposite side of the room than the piano so we are never able to talk to them.

Well I am playing the prelude and I see Joseph sitting in their normal seats and he looks really cute. So i mouth to Sharon, who is sitting in front of the piano to look at Joseph cause he looks cute.  Then right before sacrament starts Bob walks in. Goes up and talks to Joseph and then they start walking down the stairs and TOWARDS the piano. I was dying. They both sat right in front of the piano. The row in front of Sharon and I. Sharon and I made immediate eye contact. I FREAKED. I was super giddy!! So giddy that I am smiling so big and laughing. Laughing really hard. Not a good combo with the piano.. I butchered the opening song. embarrassing. but i was laughing the whole time. and only sharon knew why.

Then about 10 minutes later I realize that they are sitting in the exact place that the sacrament passers usually sit. hmmmm. there are 2 other boys sitting by them... DANG. instant heartbreak. They only moved over by us cause they had to pass the sacrament. then after they were done they went right back over to their usual seats.

Assumption FAILED. how embarrassing.

*Names have been changed to protect the innocent

Lazy Days and Winter Haze

I love Sundays. Especially when I have nothing to do. Today Sharon and I went to ward choir practice and then I played in sacrament, the choir sang, and the talks were great. I really love my ward. After church my roommates and I had nothing to do. We seriously all sat in the family room for hours. We varied in activities from reading books, watching old tv show episodes, napping, pondering, etc. After so long I couldn't take it anymore and I needed to go on a drive. Sharon and I drove to Springville and back and then drove up to the temple and sat there for a while. Later I went on a much needed walk by myself after it started snowing...  I came in dripping wet. But I wasn't cold at all. I love when that happens. I really love being outside in the rain and snow as long as I am not cold. The rest of the night I have honestly done absolutely nothing. and i love it. I love days where I have absolutely nothing to do! Those days come very rarely with my job. But when I have them, I seize the day!!


Random picture of the day:

Back then...... life was so simple. And I was so happy.

The turkey is on its way

As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, I have been thinking about what I am grateful for in my life. I now realize how lucky I have been up until know to spend the holidays with my family. This year is going to be a little different with my demanding work schedule. Unfortunately my time with my family will be limited, but I am looking forward to what I will get.

After reflecting on my life to this point I have had a lot of people, places, things and moments be very influential in my life. They have made me who I am today.

I am grateful for these people: 

 I'm grateful for these moments:

I'm grateful for these places:

 I'm grateful for these memories:

I could probably go on for days about all of the things I am grateful for. But most of all.... My family, My friends, and My religion. I would be lost without the three. i love you all. 

I BLEED BLUE

BYU athletics are back in full force! Football and Basketball... the best ever! Unfortunately, being employed this year is putting a damper in my sporting event attendance. It is truly heartbreaking. But you can believe I will be at every game I can be! And, although our football team has struggled this season, that will not be the case with our basketball team! Our team is solid. I. CANNOT. WAIT. Here's a peak of so far...

 The oh-so-famous Cougar Marching Band

 Me and Clayton-Hottest game EVER! We were dripping sweat

 Friends!

 Sharon and I

 Parker*, Sharon and I

 Again*

 Roomies + Parker*

 Again*

 Me, Sharon and Holly

best picture ever

* Parker can't seem to pull a normal face in ANY picture... but we love him for who he is :)

GO COUGARS!!!!!!!