My Country, Tis of Thee

Independence Day is approaching and I am pumped. I attended a fireside at the Marriott Center tonight featuring Glenn Beck as the featured speaker. I am a fan of Brother Beck. I think that he is an amazing public speaker and I love that he is not afraid to talk about his religion. And he is not afraid to cry. I also find him kind of attractive. Strange, I know.

Glenn spoke about his experience of being in NYC during 9/11 and how the hymn "Come, Come, Ye Saints" gave him great comfort. He has incredible pride and love for this country and it is nice to be reminded of how great this country really is. God Bless America!

American Idol in Orem?

Jordin Sparks at the Scera in Orem . . . not sure why it happened, but she did come and I went. Thanks to an awesome friend, Ang and I got to go for free. It was outdoors, so we sat in the very back to avoid the mobs of screaming 12-year-old girls. The opening act, I think they called themselves 4 Real, was kind of a joke. We got a good laugh at their expense. Jordin is quite talented and I did enjoy her performance. She didn't sing very many of her own songs, I'm sure because no one knows any of them except the ones on the radio. I really like her voice. She can belt it out, though she was out of breath all the time.

I think the most memorable part of the evening was the woman sitting in front of us. We were all on blankets and Ang and I were stuck sitting behind this kind of weird family. The mother's shirt did not cover everything it should have in the back, and I was stuck looking at a tattoo on her lower back along with her thong all evening. This woman wasn't exactly skinny, so needless to say it wasn't a very pretty sight. I wanted to say something to her so bad, but what do you say? "Umm, I'm sorry ma'am, but your thong and love handles are hanging out, do you think you could do something about that?" Awkward!

Fashion . . . Put it all on me

Daisy

Two months ago, I challenged myself to workout four times a week until my sister's wedding. The reward for reaching my goal? A perfume that I have wanted for what seems like forever.



Well, my sister's wedding is approaching and so far I have been true to my goal. So I decided to place my order tonight so that it will arrive before I leave. I can hardly contain my excitement! And since I ordered it from Sephora, I get all kinds of fun free samples. It should all arrive in a week!!

Cowboy Take Me Away

I have never really been into cowboys, but there is just something about a man in a cowboy hat and boots that does something to me. I want to the PG Rodeo last night and I quite enjoyed it. The smell was almost unbearable (we sat right above the cow pen and their smell was emanating up through the bleachers) but there were some nice specimens to look at. I think guys just look so much more manly at a rodeo.

I have always been terrified of horses, but I have to admit that they are beautiful creatures. I almost wished I was one of the rodeo queens wearing skin tight pink wranglers with a matching pink sequined top riding around waving a flag.

I think my favorite part was watching the motocross boys. I held my breath every time they jumped the truck or whatever it was they were jumping. I'm sure they were like 15 years old, but it was hot. I think it's probably the fact that they appear to have no fear. That is extremely attractive.

Also, I started reading "Twilight" today and I am over half way through it. I will probably end up finishing it tonight. So good!

I Can't Stop Smiling!

I have been having the most fantastic week. I don't really want to go into all the details in fear of who reads this, if anyone, but let's just say things are going SOOOO much better at work. First of all, I am going to NYC in August for a trade show! I am going to fly out a few days early to hangout with friends and do some shopping. I really didn't think they were going to send me, but I asked anyway and low and behold the answer was yes! Thank you Wayne Gretzky for your wise words "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." I am seriously trying to live by them.

Second, my title is now Events Coordinator and I am no longer doing marketing. I just didn't have time to do it all, though I wish I could. But I get to stick to my passion and I am thrilled. One step closer to my dream job. Not quite sure what that is, but I know it will have something to do with planning some kind of event.

Third, my friend Cassandra got married yesterday and I was present during the Temple ceremony. It was my first and I am so happy for Sassy Cass and Montel. I also got to see some good friends and that always makes me happy.

Fourth, the LA Lakers lost. That made me very happy.

Fifth, the Victoria's Secret semi-annual sale is going on right now. I don't think I need to say anymore about that. I went twice today.

Sixth, did I mention that I am going to NYC?!

Ok, so you can all continue to be jealous of how happy I am. I hope that everyone else is doing well too!

I Can't Breathe!

Shopping for a bed?

Because watching people fall is just so funny.

Goodbye, Tim Russert!

Obviously people die every day. Famous people die all the time, but usually I'm not affected. Heath Ledger was a difficult one to get over, and now Tim Russert has died. Most of you probably don't know who he is, but he was a political commentator for NBC. I am an avid watcher of "Today" and he made an appearance almost every morning talking about the upcoming election. Since I watch "Today" while I am getting ready, I don't usually watch, I listen. I had become very familiar with Tim's voice and I really enjoyed listening to his comments. I am usually not a fan of politics, but I seriously enjoyed the way he reported them. When I first saw that he died, I was seriously in shock. Even though I didn't know him personally, his death did make me stop and think like death usually does.




Life is short and death can come at anytime. As a planner, I hate that I don't know when it will come, but the good thing is that I can prepare myself on a daily basis. Not that I want to prepare to die, but I want to prepare myself to be judged on my actions here on earth.

Everywhere Like Such As

I wanted to share a view videos that I watch on a pretty regular basis. I hope you all have seen this one. I personally believe that . . . this is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. I'm pretty sure I have it memorized.

Watch Your Step

I can't even tell you how often we have watched this one.

You Can Take it on the Bus!

This is also an apartment favorite. You know you want one!

It Takes the Work Out of Your Work Day!

I hope that all of you have already seen this, but if you haven't, you need to. I nearly wet myself the first time I watched it. You probably won't think it's that funny, but I hope you will at least chuckle.

What's Your Love Language?

I'm trying to make up for being a slacker. So in my ward we have this Communications class for Sunday School each week. This past Sunday the lesson was entitled: What is your Love Language? It was awesome. We had to determine which of the 5 love languages we used and how we like to receive love. The options:

#1 Words of Affirmation

Verbal compliments or words of appreciation are powerful to communicators of love. These people need to be told they are pretty, smart and need to hear thank you, I'm sorry, please etc.

#2 Quality Time

Giving someone your undivided attention. These people need to feel the other person is focusing on them and willing to have a quality conversation.

#3 Receiving Gifts

Gifts are a visual symbol of love. It's not necessarily the gift that counts, but the thought that goes into it. The gift of self is also important to these people.

#4 Acts of Service

Acts of service require thought, planning, time, effort and energy. This shows how selfless the other person is, not matter how big or small the act is.

#5 Physical Touch

The body was made for touching, and these people need to have physical contact to feel loved or show love.

After listening to all these, I realized how high maintenance I really am. I'm pretty sure I am all of these except or physical touch. I can do without the touching. I think I show my love for my friends and family through Acts of Service and Words of Affirmation. I want people to show they care for me through Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Quality Time and Giving Gifts. Needy, I know. I think the most important thing to me is hearing the words "Thank you" and "I'm sorry." I think they say a lot about a person and can fix anything.

What is your love language?

Random Thoughts

Just a couple random thoughts:

Why must I hate all the things that are good for me? For one . . .the gym. I really don't enjoying going, but since I paid over $500 to go, I feel I must. I don't like running, and it's too hot to run outside. I don't own a bike, so that option is out. I bought a tennis racket a little while ago. Still haven't used it. But I did buy some cute pink wrist sweatband things. I do like the way I feel after I go though.

I'm really glad that all the good shows are over right now because I was watching way too much tv. Though I will admit that I am addicted to American Gladiators. I'm trying to convince Angela that she should be a contender.

The one thing I do like about running around Provo is smelling all the lilac bushes!! I LOVE LILACS!! Pretty much my favorite smell ever.

I love when you hear a song for the first time and you just fall in love with it. I think it would be so cool to be able to write a song like that.

I hate that I have such little confidence in my abilities. I know that I hold myself back from achieving greater things. Not sure how I am going to overcome this. Good thing I have some time to work on it.