George town

Update

2012-02-01T14:07:00.001-08:00

Today was my checkup and starting this month I go to every other week checkups! All is well with baby boy, we talked about his movements and I described a weird one I had last night and my nurse midwife told me that was actually a Braxton hicks contraction, I know your body is having them all throughout your pregnancy but it was cool to feel. I can not believe I am at 29 weeks I'll only have 10 more weeks to go on Sunday!! Cannot even believe how fast this has gone!
On February 22 I fly to ga for a baby shower then we will drive to nc for another baby shower and on feb 29 I'll fly back home, not Gunna be a relaxing vacation but it will be fun.I'm so excited to see friends and family! February is seriously going to flyyyy by.
Can't wait for little man to make his appearance.

Hypnobirthing

2012-01-17T15:21:00.001-08:00

Darin and I are taking a hypnobirthing class to prep for baby O. This Saturday will be our 3rd class and we love it! I am determined to have my baby free of medicine and the constant poking and prodding. A lot of people get freaked out by the thought of having a baby with no medicine and the excruciating pain that that must mean but this class is so empowering and makes it so much easier to imagine your birth pain free. Every night since my last class I have been practicing my breathing and listening to my relaxation CDs and it is really so relaxing! Darin does them with me and I can honestly say the different breathing techniques are helpful in other aspects of life besides pregnancy and labor. I'm definitely getting excited about this birth I think it will be great! And before these classes darin didn't care either way how we had our baby and what that meant . it was just up to me. but now he is so happy with the way we have decided to do this and is thrilled to be involved in this in any way he can!

About 3 more months and our little man will be here!!

Baby season

2012-01-03T17:19:00.001-08:00

I can't believe how many people are pregnant and due this year, it is def the season of babies. People I know well and people I know ok are popping out babies all Over the place this year, and the news of two others have recently come to my attention (although i can't say anything yet) i couldn't be more excited!!! My lucky little O will have tons of friendlys to play with!
Happy 2012 aka baby year.

The joys of pregnancy

2011-12-19T19:58:00.001-08:00

I was pretty thrilled when 5 months had passed and my pregnancy was relatively mild, but I guess no momma gets off Scott free, and I found out first hand by getting probably one of THE worst pregnancy symptoms EVER!! I won't bore you with the gory details, but all I can say is I doubt child labor is worse than my experience this weekend (let's just say I woke up more than one night sobbing in pain), lucky for me my sweet husband took great care of me and did anything he could to help me feel better. I'm a lucky girl. I def can't wait for baby O to get here (for more reasons than one :) haha)

I guess I'll post some preggo belly pictures soon...

Baby "O" update

2011-12-07T17:41:00.001-08:00

We had our 20 week appointment today (although I'm 21 weeks), and everything looks great. Measurements are right on track, estimated due date is right on and no cleft palate! Its so fun to get to see him in there and know everything is ok with his developments, It's also fun to see their movements and personalities emerge a bit. Today he was really stubborn and it was difficult to get the views we needed to take his measurements but it was funny when the ultra sound tech would put the wand on the top of his head he would pull his hand up and swipe at where the pressure was, as if saying " get this thing off my head!".
My sister came to the ultra sound appointment with us today, it was nice to have her experience it with us.
We are so excited for him to get here, and I can't wait to see what the little man looks like!

Movements

2011-11-22T19:41:00.001-08:00

I can't decide if it's weird or not that I can't feel baby move yet... I'll be 20 weeks this sunday and I don't know if I haven't actually felt him move or if I just don't know how to identify the things I'm feeling anyway? All the articles I read say you should start feeling them by now or soon, but the way they describe the movements as a fluttering feeling don't ring a bell to anything I feel on the daily. This baby business can be confusing! Thank goodness for google.
Next ultra sound will be December 7th about a month since we found out our little one is a boy, I can't wait to see him again and how much he has grown!

O B G

2011-11-16T13:06:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone who might read this blog! It has been quite sometime since I have posted anything to my blog and for that I am sorry and have somewhat of an excuse, Darin and I are expecting our first non k9 child! We found out back in august and I am now 18 weeks pregnant and it's already been determined it is a little boy!
Baby was not planned or expected but we are so excited and couldn't feel more blessed!
I'll try to get back into the blogging groove and keep everyone posted on his progress, but for now here is your update!

P.s. O. B. G isn't supposed to be an abbreviation for OBGYN , it's baby boys initials. ;)

918 east

2011-07-28T17:05:00.000-07:00

Hello Blog dogs, I have finally taken a few pictures of our new place (only of the outside, the kitchen and the bathroom)I will take more later and post them for you.

2011-07-08T20:37:00.000-07:00

We are all moved in. The new place is great. Love the area.

will post pictures when we get everything hung up and what not.

Hope everyone had a great 4Th of July.
God bless America.

2011-06-28T22:04:00.000-07:00

tomorrow is ...

MOVING DAY!

awakening

2011-06-22T21:04:00.000-07:00

hello blogger.com , It's been a little bit since my last post ( I'm sure you missed me).
Lately I have been doing a lot of soul searching and working a lot on my individual growth, as I've gotten older I've realized how much I enjoy reading books (and not your typical fictional novels, I'm talking NON fiction, i know right, BIG GIRL books) I like informing myself,opening and expanding my mind. It really feels good to be able to take control of your life and figure out what direction you wanna take it. I have come to realize something about myself, I thoroughly enjoy stimulating conversation and unfortunately I don't have too many friends I can chat with on a regular basis, but I do have one (you know who you are) who when I do talk to her it's so nice and refreshing to share opinions and information with one another, I sure do miss having her so close.
I don't know if it's just me or if there comes a time in most peoples' life where you crave more depth in things. I'm really not trying to sound like a pompous twit, But I really cannot explain it any other way, I love poetry. I crave music with lyrical dexterity. And I love knowledge that I can take and mold myself into the best version OF myself i can hopefully be.

sorry to bore you on my path to self discovery, maybe you can relate maybe not. either way this is what I felt like saying tonight.

She's a brick and I'm drownin slowly

2011-05-26T21:10:00.003-07:00

In about a week I will be 24, holy hell 24! I feel like an old maid, I feel like a crazy Mormon, I'm 24 and I'm not a mommy of like 3 and who really knows when I will be a mommer but yeah that's a WHOLE different topic I'm not quite ready to delve into, this blog post (pretty much like every other one I write) is about.. nothing. SERPRIIIIZE.

So Darin got this awesome job that he absolutely LOVES and will hopefully propel his career as a chef onward BUT on the down side having one car IS NOT WORKING (whose idea was it to sell Darin's car when we moved out here anyway?)
so there are options ya know, like A. get a new car :( or B. get a bus pass (even BIGGER :( because guess who would be using that bus pass, that's right, yours truly and the types of people that ride the bus around these parts are... questionable) and then there is C. (I thought of this one today) A VESPA! :) i like this idea ALOT.
I could totally see myself scooting (or should I say scootering) around Salt Lake in one of these bad boys.

I think this weekend we shall go look at some, yeyaa.

Then there is this little thought I had today, I used to be a total concert junkie I knew all the concerts coming to town and I went, and now.. now I never know when a band I like is coming not until it is too late. Like today I heard on the news the Moody Blues will be in SLC this weekend. WTF i totally wanna go. The MOODY BLUES!
annnnd, I'm quite ashamed to admit Darin and I have NEVER gone to a concert together.

And then there is this.. so you know how people, women in particular, plan for things IE: how they want their house to look when they get one, or how many kids they want or their kids names for that matter, well is it weird that I plan for future dogs I want? So don't get me wrong I LOVE my dogs they are my children of sorts, but I already know what kind of dogs we are gunna get when (heaven forbid) these 2 pass. for instance, Darin wants a Boston terrier and I want a french bulldogger and he will have a name like Gizmo or papa smurf, yeaaaa, something like that! I know weird right? What is wrong with me?

Oh Oh and lastly my friends, has anyone seen the previews for "The new girl" a new television series with Zooey Deschanel! It looks stinkin cute.
Look it up.

well Dears, have a faaabulous memorial day weekend!
I'm off to clean the house.
yeah it's 11 pm.

glassies

2011-05-24T23:09:00.000-07:00

I think I love Darin's glasses more than he does, I like to sneak them on when he isn't wearing them to see how I would look wearing glasses (unfortunately I cannot see myself because I am blind with glasses on) sooo, I have to take a picture to see how they look on. mehhh, I dunno if glasses suit me, maybe because I've never worn any but I sure do wish my eyes allowed me to wear glasses from time to time. I want some BIG, bulky, thick rimmed, tortoise shell nerd glasses right now!

but.. they sure do look cute on Darin, I wish he would wear them everyday. He's a sexy nerd.

ABC

2011-05-18T00:57:00.000-07:00

It's really late and I should be sleeping, but instead what do I do? I write A blog post of course (since it has been a little minute since the last post). this post will be brief I can assure you since I really do need to go to sleep.

A. this is a little shout out to my hubby (who doesn't even read my blog) for getting the job at Mona Vie, you will be splendid and moving your way up to a head chef in no time.
B. To celebrate the hubs new job we went to the movies today and saw INSIDIOUS, mmm hmm that's right... pretty creepy. kinda makes me NOT wanna go to sleep right now.
C. I keep finding myself looking in the mirror and admiring my hair's length ( I can't imagine what I will do when it is actually long)
and well I don't really have anymore things to write for a letter D... I told you this post would be short.

good night

2011-05-06T22:52:00.000-07:00

This Blog is dedicated to the short haired loves of my life... If I hadn't come this far in my hair growth experience I'd turn back and follow in your footsteps. oh how I miss your trendiness and spunk ... you complete me, short pixie cuts...

list number 2

2011-04-30T13:03:00.000-07:00

This is the continuation from the first post a did 'A little music for your soul' , I'm sure no one read it but it don't bother me none, It's mostly actually a post for me to remember songs I really like so I can reference back and buy them on itunes if I don't already own them ( And before someone comes along and tells me that it's free to just download them on limewire or Napster or whatever the latest free music downloading site is now, let me just say... A. I don't want to because it makes my computer all buggy and B. ... A. is a good enough reason. So I will just stick to purchasing them.. the legal way thanks) So with all that sturfff being said, here is my second list of music that I particularly like some old some new and some in between.

The Jayhawks - I'm gonna make you love me

Thao & Mirah - Hallelujah
Lucenda Williamsc-Born to be loved
The Mighty Sequoyas - Lighthouse & Don't wait for me
Broken Social Scene - Sweetest Kill
Modest Mouse - pretty much every song from the album "we were dead before the ship even sank"
Arcade Fire - Ready to start & Wake up
The Shins - Caring is Creepy, Pink Bullets, Phantom Limb, Sea Legs, Turn on Me and Girl Sailor
Simon and Garfunkel - Sparrow
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes - Home
The Pierces - We are Stars
Wye Oak - Fish

2011-04-28T21:11:00.000-07:00

my new found hobby whilst at work.watch pigeons waddle around. feed waddling wigeons. see waddling pigeons mate. very exciting stuff. I wish I had a trendy phone with a hipstomatic camera app. to photo document my day, because as you can see it is pretty thrilling.

but all things aside my mind has been pretty preoccupied at the moment, lots to think about and pray about and FIGURE out.

It can be difficult if you stop and try to think about it all at one time, so typically I try to avoid that or else I'll just end up with a giant migraine and lots of stress, but then again there are tons of people around me going through stuff, BIG stuff and small stuff and just... STUFF, and I know we're all not as alone as we think we are.

Luckily my heavenly father knew exactly what I would need when he created this beautiful world we live on, he knew that when things get really hard and really stressful if I would just STOP and take a minute and look out the window to see all the beautiful creatures that inhabit it I would just stop thinking and stop worrying and smile.

So might I suggest (even if you think it sounds lame) stop and watch the pigeons.

I suppose I will leave you with this little tune that makes my heart happy.

Videos alert

2011-04-17T19:53:00.000-07:00

Video Uno: Great song

Video Dos: Cute bulldog snuggling with her baby

Lookie, Lookie me want cookie.. or cupcake.. or whatever.

2011-04-16T23:48:00.001-07:00

City Cakes and Cafe... So yummy, its a vegan and traditional bakery in SLC (although most of their goodies are vegan) and man oh man are they good!def. a tasty little surprise, and it is close to our abode!

Last night we got a cpl cupcakes (Darin also go some snicker doodles, his favorite), bought Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows part I ,went to Whole foods and got some dinner and headed home for some cuddle time in front of the tube.

If it's the beaches' sands you want, you will have them

2011-04-14T22:16:00.000-07:00

can't wait.

3 good years

2011-04-13T20:38:00.001-07:00

So, I am a very very veryyy non gooey kinda person, no pda for this girl (unless you are an animal, then i will show you affection in public) in fact my husband had to force me to kiss him outside the temple in front of everyone on our wedding day, I know kinda sad.. but the point is I don't like mushy gushy unless I'm watching it on a movie! With that being said this little shout out is to my hubster, we celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary on tuesday,3 WHOLE YEARS (and we're still alive) that is insane, the time has flown by and I can't wait for the next 3 years.

Darin makes me laugh everyday, is a hard worker and always makes me feel loved, I cannot imagine life without him and I don't want to.

who is this beardless man?

happy anniversary stankness, I do Lurve yew!

2011-03-31T21:29:00.000-07:00

hello blog.

I guess i will update you in my life as of lately.

March 11-21st we went to NC, it was better than I could even describe being able to see my parents after so long.

We also saw Darin's ENTIRE family including the new bebe twins Nathan and Eleanor.

we got to travel to the beach and we got to see my grandparents as well. all in a ll a very good 10 days.

While visiting NC my little snuggle boi, Chance ate a sock and it had to be surgically removed... costing us a small fortune.... which may postpone our move back east a little longer, but that's what happens I suppose.

I did NOT want to come home from our trip however. I wanted to teleport our furniture clothes dogs etc etc and never come back. but unfortunately no one has invented anything to allow me to do that yet.

I got my hair.. fixed and when I got home from NC i couldn't take it anymore so I chopped myself some bangseys.

March madness seems to have taken over the TV, but sadly My beloved Tar Heels lost to Kentucky (boooo..) but at least they lasted longer than the Dukey Blue devs. ( ha ha Darin did not like that... We are a house divided). Darin and I do agree that this years tournament has been an interesting one, LOTS of upsets, which is just as fun as having your team win.

being home with the pups is nice.. and getting back into the swing of things as well, back to my smoothies and my P90X.

not too much is new as you can see... it feels like things are new but when I sit and try to write it all out it really doesn't add up to much of anything. Ahh, oh well. Nothing life changing has happened to these here Georges as of yet, but I will inform you when the time comes.

well that's another another random blabble for me.

cheesey song alert

2011-03-26T16:42:00.000-07:00

I was sitting at work today and this lovely came on the radio, and it reminded me how much I lurve cheesey 80s songs.

such a good tune, just what I needed today.

OHHHH the irony

2011-03-08T20:20:00.000-08:00

So, If you didn't already know Darin and I are moving back east in June annnnd we are headed to NC for a visit this Friday, so other than bills that need to be paid and groceries that need to be bought... our money goes into a lovely little thing called savings... BUT I needed my hair done, so in a gesture to save money and be frugal I decide to give back to the educational community of hair I was once a part of and go to the Aveda institute in Provo to get my hair highlighted ... no big deal considering a don't have a SET stylist and usually bounce around as it is ( I just haven't found someone who does it for me 100% out here ... picky, picky,picky...)! Well, I distinctly remember telling the future professional ( stylist) and the Learning leader ( teacher) That I wanted "A cool/ beigey blond" and proceeded to show them pictures of hair I liked. I also said "No Gold, golden blond = BAD for my complexion" .. well friends, to make a LONG ( 5 hours long to be exact) story short, I got a glorified version of what I already had and nothing close to what I asked for. So the joke was on me that day instead of being frugal and getting a good deal on a usually expensive venture I now have to get my hair redone and it will end up costing me MORE than what I would have paid to begin with had I gone to a non school salon. what a bust.

disclosure:

The girl who did my hair at the school was very sweet and did a good job, I fully blame the learning leader for choosing to tell the student to use a color that lifts and deposits instead of using lightener... you just cant get that to that level of a cool Blondy blond without it... you suck learning leader!

What I had when I went to Salon

What I had when I left salon

picture of What I had asked for

hmm... hopefully the next person gets it right...

A little music for your soul

2011-03-03T20:25:00.001-08:00

Currently listening to/ loving at this juncture in time.

here is a list, I don't expect you to rush out and listen to these songs, but I rather enjoy them and most can be found on my playlist bellow

Deer Hunter - Desire Lines

Fleet Foxes - Mykonos

The Avett Brothers - Murder in the City

Rogue wave - We will make a song destroy

The Drifters - There goes my baby (you gotta throw a little oldies into the mix from time to time)

The Hold Steady - we can get together

Cat Power - Shaking paper

Iron and Wine - Your fake name is good enough for me

The National - A little faith

Adele - rolling in the deep

The Veils - Vicious Traditions ( heard this song on a movie a long time ago, still a good one!)

Andrew Bird - Anoanimal

Tom Petty and the heartbreakers - It'll all work out

Tom Petty and the heartbreakers - Wildflowers (I will always love me some Tom Petty)

Neil Young - Old Man

Wolfmother - New moon rising

Bear in Heaven - Love Sick Teenager

... and if you're REALLY adventurous give this one a listen ( I love it but most ppl I encounter don't, personal preference I suppose)

Melpo Mene - Snakes and Lions

Well thats all for now, but these are all great songs! enjoy.

Oscars 2011

2011-02-28T21:52:00.000-08:00

ok, so although I am not super celebrity savvy and have not been since I stopped wasting money on tabloid magz from the grocery line, I still watch the Oscars and usually only to see the beautiful gowns (In my opinion, the Oscars have not had a funny host in years, is just an excuse for celebs to kiss each others asses all night, and are far too political for my taste.. but I still watch them, why am I so drawn to the little windows of the lives of the beautiful people?I love fashion, it's pathetic really) but on that note here are my top picks for stunning dresses on the red carpet and had this been an event to judge their style, and not their acting in movies from 2010 these three ladies would have won as ranked on my list...

-enjoy -

3rd place

Michelle Williams:

2nd place (this one was a little more tricky for me bc both of these dresses are beautiful and ironically similar colors)

Cate Blanchett:

and 1st place goes to ...

Mila Kunis:

lovely little sparrow

2011-02-23T00:07:00.000-08:00

gwahh, I adore this song, so amazing.

pissing the night away - CHUMBA WUMBA

2011-02-22T21:46:00.000-08:00

I like my house to be clean, but ironically I HATE to be told to clean my house, and although I wasn't "told" per se to clean my house, I still feel the need when someone comes over (no matter who it is, a homeless stinky could come to my home and I would still feel I had to straighten up) to clean. where is this going you may ask? well, I will tell you, THIS apartment complex conducts more "home inspections" than any place on the planet, we have been visited by the apartment managers 3 times already this year and it is only February, that's INSANE! I just don't get it, our apartment is always nice and sparkly when they come to inspect and yet they never stop coming. So to pass the time while cleaning, I like to play my music and sing to my dogs... I know kind crazy (trust me they agree) because when I sing along to the song lyrics and even try to dance them out the dogs look at me quizzically like I'm a fool... which I am, but it is fun you should try it!

happy cleaning.

p.s this video is so cute, reminds me of Faye! I love bull doggers!

Beneath the dance hall lights you seem a girl so south

2011-02-21T22:17:00.000-08:00

So in 3 weeks, away I go ... for a week, but a week is better than nothing when it comes to visiting my family!

I am so ready to see my parents and my grandparents, it has been way too long for my liking. Although I am not one of those people who hate flying (because I don't) I do however not like traveling long distances in general, I hate worrying I forgot something and I hate worrying about my doggers but that being said I am still excited to go back to NC and see the fam damily.

We'll start our trip in the Charlotte area, visit Darin's family my grandparents and hopefully some friends. Then we will head to the coast of NC and visit my parents at the beach, then head back to Charlotte so we can fly back to Utah land.

All travel fretting aside, I am still counting the days until I can hug my parents!

my home away from home

Bye Bye kitty

2011-02-10T19:40:00.000-08:00

so, today kitty left us! I was definitely not ready for another pet (since i have 2 dogs as it is) but it was sad letting the little guy go. I am super pumped he found a good and loving home and I think he will adjust OK, I just hope everything goes well. He was a sweet little dude and I'll miss him hangin' around.

Steelers vs Green Bay

2011-02-05T22:58:00.000-08:00

Not a fan of either team... BUT if I must choose, my choice team will be ....

Please let the commercials be good this year!

2011-02-02T23:49:00.000-08:00

Babies, Babies, BABIES! Everyone is having babies, it's all you ever hear about... People having babies, people wanting babies, people getting pregnant with babies, and people complaining when they can't get pregnant with babies! Although this topic is sometimes annoying for me and hard for me to understand considering I do not have babies and up until this year have really had no desire for babies any time soon, I get rather excited when people have these wiggly little creatures that are so foreign to me. My sister in law whom I love dearly just had TWO of these, a little boy and a little girl, Nathan and Eleanor and they are some cute little monkeys let me tell you. I can't wait till my own sister has one (I'm not giving up hope on her).I guess being a woman the maternal instinct and the desire for children hits you at some point or another, I guess that's why babies are the topic of everything at this stage in life ... but I'll let you in on a little secret that I don't particularly want to admit just yet ... I don't seem to mind .

Besides my initial reaction to think all babies look like little old men/aliens, I also like to try to figure out who they most resemble (mommy or daddy, or if I know the extended family members if they resemble one of them more), So I will attempt to do so here and give my opinion as to who these little ones look like as far as these pictures go. The picture directly bellow is Nathan, and from the angle this photo is take (because I have not seen him in person) I think he resembles his aunt Jessica!

And here, we have Eleanor, who I think STRONGLY resembles her adorable big sister Susie!

But of course, you really don't know who a baby looks like until they get a little bigger and develop their cute little personalities!

Welcome to the world cute little rice babies.

So long, Farewell

2011-01-30T01:57:00.000-08:00

So the time has come that our four closest friends have moved (and all in one week)! Husband and wife Emma and Dustin packed up and moved to McKinney Texas and our other friends Anna and Stratton moved to Charlotte North Carolina, both for job opportunities, so naturally we are very excited and happy for them but we are also pretty bumbed! Luckily we won't be left behind for too long, in June we will be headed back to the good ole south ourselves and we couldn't be more thrilled!

Good Luck on your new adventure Taylors and Allens, you will be missed here in Utah!

2011-01-28T22:13:00.000-08:00

If there is one thing I could learn to do and do well it would be knitting! I am obsessed with anything yarn, wool, chunky and warm! which is why I am a HUGE fan of ETSY and this little shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveandKnit?ref=top_trail, her stuff in my opinion is SO adorable! so my friends, add that on my list of things to do, and maybe one day I will sell knitted things on etsy.com , or maybe I'll just knit things for myself, my family, my dogs and my future children all day long, either way I will know how to Knit one day.

A typical day off

2011-01-19T23:22:00.000-08:00

day: was productive/ unproductive.

Productively I went grocery shopping, and bought lots of yummy and healthy things, watched a new episode of Law and Order SVU (i love this show, it's ok if you don't) and did my P90X.

Unproductively: I slept in far too late, didn't take little tycoon kitty to the clinic to see about getting his little ballses removed and I ate some coldstone creamery (it was delicious, but it was far too sugary especially when i have been cutting refined sugars out of my diet and it gave me a headache because i hadn't eaten anything all day, I think it also upset my tummy...)

Also today I have been thinking about things that I want, and depressingly I have WAY too many things in my head that I want right now.

don't you love how as being a girl we constantly have thing swirling around in our little heads. One time I asked Darin what he was thinking and he said "nothing" and I said "nothing? How can you be thinking about nothing, I am ALWAYS thinking about

something"

also I tried to buy a song on my Ipod but it wouldn't pull up the internet, WHAT THE CRAP! i never buy songs and i really wanted this song, can a girl not buy one thing now and again? Gees, and the stupid playlist I have on here doesn't have this song on it, I did find it on youtube. I think you should listen to it, here you go:

I am so ready for March, I finally get to go see my family. I miss those crazy parents of mine. I haven't seen my mom in a year and I haven't seen my dad in about a year and a half... wow writing that out REALLY makes me realize how long it has been!

So, once again I realize this entry has been quite random. but this is supposed to be like a digital journal right? and guys, lets face it my journal is pretttttyyy random, like I said, LOTS of thoughts.

so one more story before I end this post, The other night Darin and I were flipping through the channels and that stupid show BIG LOVE was on, we have heard about it of course but never watched it (being LDS it just seems like one of those things you JUST DONT DO, but at the same time you are curious kinda like a car crash and you tell your self your not gunna sit there and stare but you can't help it) well we watched it, and WOW, I was shocked it was like all those stereotypical questions you get ie: "so I hear ya'll don't drink caffeine how come?" or "Don't ya'll have like multiple wives or something" some of the questions are true and some are wayyy off, well the show was kind of like that. It was pretty weird to watch, The show takes place in Utah and refers to different things and places around the state often, while watching it Darin was like "yeah, it's about time we leave this state" ha ha I thought that was pretty funny.

well friends I think i am done with this random post. good night.

P.S. kittykins still needs a home! Please help if you know anyone who would want him (It's hard work finding a pet a home)

Homeless, please help!

2011-01-14T20:18:00.000-08:00

If anyone in Utah reads my blog, and loves cats please help out and give this cutie a loving home!

I found her, no collar tried to ask around in my apartment and put up flyers no one is claiming her.She is so sweet, and I would keep her but my apartment is small as it is, and we have two dogs who just wanna play with her. contact me if you want her or know of someone who does! You won't regret it!

thanks a million.

Love

2011-01-11T21:31:00.001-08:00

I know, I know... I'm obsessed.

But I LOVE these guys!

Say Hello to Green.

2011-01-09T22:43:00.000-08:00

So... Going green? No? How about Green Smoothies? What's a Green Smoothie you ask, well first off, it's yummy and secondly It's good for you, that's right, you heard me correctly.My good friend Anna first introduced me to them and a friend of hers introduced them to her before that, and NOW I'm introducing them to you. if you have not heard of them yet, they are a wonderful little creation and if you start to love them as much as I have, you will want to spread the word as well.First off what is a "Green Smoothie"? well, I will give a brief over view of what a green smoothie is, but if you are interested in them I highly recommend reading "The Green Smoothies Diet" by Robyn Openshaw , It is a quick and easy read and packed with lots of great information.

A Green smoothie is just like any other smoothie you might consume except it isn't full of refined sugars and you add in greens IE: spinach, chard, kale, lettuce, arugula, collards etc etc the possibilities are endless! Then you also add fruit to this little mixture, any fruit your little heart desires will work. Then to sweeten 'er up a bit maybe add some stevia, agave, raw honey or maple syrup, then any superfoods you might have been wanting to add to your other recipes can easily be added to the smoothies. Blend it all together and BAM you have a nutrient packed power snack (well more like a meal!).

whats so special about that? Well most Americans do not eat as many fruits and veggies as are needed, many of us are constantly on the go and don't really stop to look at what we are consuming, we eat fast food weekly, we eat crackers, breads, and meats as our main food groups and those of us that do try to eat vegetables usually don't eat them raw, we cook the vegetables and in doing so we cook out many of the nutrients these foods offer us! By drinking a quart of green smoothie daily we are consuming 15 full servings of raw greens and fruit and 12 or more grams fiber (depending on the ingredients). As I have read in The Green Smoothies Diet book, that is 150 percent of the USRDA's suggested fruit and veggie intake for an entire day!

I have been drinking green smoothies for a short time now,but I have already felt the difference these things can make. They give you more energy, they offer proteins , vitamins, minerals and other nutrients meat and carbs can't, they clean out your body and make you "regular" and they are a great aid in weight loss! I even have Darin drinking them and he likes them a lot. Darin works night shifts at his hard labor job, working the late hours and having to do manual labor can be very exhausting and in the short time we have been drinking these, he has told me that if he doesn't get a smoothie that day (sometimes i only make them for my self.. my bad) he can feel a difference in his energy level!

I strongly suggest reading the book or visiting her website for more information (her web

site link is on my blog page under "Foods") or looking up her videos on you tube!

here is a template recipe if this post has peaked your interest at all, and some pictures too!

Robyn Openshaw's Green Smoothie Template Recipe:

(straight from her book)

makes 8 cups of 100% raw smoothie

Tips: for beginners and those trying to convert small children consider using less greens and more fruit (especially berries and bananas) in the beginning gradually work up to 50/50 ratio. In this transition phase, try using the mild flavors like spinach, kale, collards, and chard. With kids consider using only spinach the first few days, then sneak in chard, collard and kale gradually.Add other savory or bitter greens only when your family is "expert" in green smoothies!

Add a bit more water if you feel the smoothie is too thick.

put 2 1/2 cups filtered water in a high power blender

Optionally add:

1/2 tsp stevia (herbal sweetener) or 1/4 cup Agave nectar

1/4 whole lemon, including the peel! (anti skin cancer, high in flavonoids)

2-3 TBSP fresh refrigerated flax oil (omega-3 rich)

Gradually add until, briefly pureed, the mixture comes to the 5 cup line (or less if you are converting):

3/4 to 1 lb raw, washed greens added up to the 5 1/2 cup line:

spinach, chard, kale,collards are your main stays

turnips,mustard, dandelion greens, arugula - use more sparingly, as they're spicy or bitter

lettuces and beat greens are also good.

also try avocado or cabbage or 1-2 celery stalks

puree the greens mixture for 90 seconds, until very smooth.

gradually add fruit to taste: favorites are pears and peaches, but also apples, oranges, apricots, cantaloupes (with seeds - very high in antioxidants!) mangos, pineapples, anything!

The more frozen fruit you add the tastier your smoothie will be, and a high-power blender can handle it! you can save your smoothie in the fridge for up to two days- just shake it well before drinking!

Here are some photos of a smoothie I made:

I added Broccoli,chard and spinach for my greens

The Superfoods I add to all my Green Smoothies are:

Brewer's "nutritional" yeast, coconut oil, flax seed oil, chia seeds, and raw wheat germ.

(Robyn Openshaw's book as well as google can inform you about the various superfoods and the many extra nutrient additives they provide)

for example:

Brewer's is high in protein and and extremely rich in B vitamins. It has also been linked to reduce symptoms of diabetes,eczema, constipation and hypoglycemia. and for all you nursing mothers out there, it helps increase milk supply!

Chia seeds give you a sense of fullness, a great aid in weight loss. they also slow the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars helping maintain a stable blood sugar level, especially great for diabetics.

Flax Oil is great in your green smoothies because the minerals from the greens are absorbed better with some fats. Flax oil protects healthy cell membranes we need to keep toxins out and allow in the nutrients.

Wheat Germ is high in vitamins E and B, great for PMS or menopausal symptoms, it also helps you to achieve glossy hair, strong nails and nice skin. Also eating it prevents some birth defects!

Before blending the greens and superfoods

after

Although I have no pictures, the fruits I added are:

1 bag frozen black berries, 2 bananas (if smaller), 1/4 of a lemon, and a handful of frozen peaches

The finished product!

(see, if you add darker fruits, they aren't even green!)

Even men and babies like them

Bull dogger

2011-01-08T00:16:00.000-08:00

And the cutest dog award goes to...

FAYE

A proper update

2011-01-07T23:42:00.000-08:00

Dear Blog,

I realize it has been some time since I have written a proper post with information about my life and such. Well the thing is, I never feel like I really have much to report other than ramblings... here are some highlights.

I am currently working at a job I don't like and punching myself for not being on my desired career path as of yet.

I am in love with my main squeeze and our relationship is better than ever.

I am currently working on myself mentally, physically and spiritually.

I have good friends but wish they all lived in one place.

Thanks to my sweet little banana friend, I am now making green smoothies daily, I love them and I feel GREAT.

I am so excited I can hardly stand it, that Darin and I are moving back east, I think our adventure here in Utah land is done.

I am SO ready for Darin to be done with school, we both really need to start our careers.

I am NOT happy with my hair right now, I really just want it to grow already (not to mention I need it colored BAD)

I'm so excited so many of my friends are having little babies. don't ask me why, I really don't know (considering I didn't used to like babies too much).

and so on...

here's to life my friends.

ain't it grand!

I sure do love these three.

I could use some Rogaine right about now

2011-01-07T22:33:00.000-08:00

The hair growing out process is coming along... Slowly, but surely.

this time next year, who knows where my blonde locks will be?

Happy New Year... Hello Resolutions!

2011-01-02T20:57:00.000-08:00

Well another year has past and we have made it! So much has happened this past year and so much more is going to happen next year, I can feel it.

Recap of 2010

Moved to Utah

Got new jobs

Spent more time with Darin's extended family, my sister and our dear friends

Hit our 2 year wedding anniversary

Changed our lifestyle by buying only organic foods

Changed our lifestyle again by adding in Green Smoothies!

Grew as a couple

Grew spiritually

Learned ALOT about ourselves and each other

Resolutions and plans for 2011

Visit Family for a LATE Christmas reunion and to see the new TWINS niece and nephew!

Moving back east for Darin to get better education

SAVE SAVE SAVE

GROW MY HAIR OUT!!!

Hit our 3 year wedding anniversary in April

FINALLY get into my career as a hair stylist

2 very good friends will be having their first babies!

... maybe more...

"For Auld Lang Syne" or ... translated into English "For the sake of Old times"

Happy New Year friends.

P.S. I cannot begin to tell you how disappointing it was to spend new years in a different time zone than that of New York City.At 11:30 PM Utah time I said turn it to NBC so we can watch the ball drop and Darin said "Syd, It already did, 2 hours ago!" It was really disappointing,I had to settle for the Las Vegas ball dropping instead and listen to Mariah Carey Sing the WORST cover of Auld Lang Syne ( she turned it into a techno mix and her huge boobs were bouncing all over the place) it was tragic!

Change

2010-12-23T23:35:00.000-08:00

Is on its way... Just you wait and see...

Disclaimer:

This is in no way, shape, or form related to the kind of change Obama once spoke of, because as you can see nothing came of that... at least nothing good.

Welcome home

2010-12-23T21:41:00.000-08:00

One of my best friends has been in Chile for almost a year, and she is FINALLY back home in the states this week! Although I still don't get to see her, It is exciting to know I can talk to her on a real phone and not have to use Skype!

WELCOME HOME Bridgey, I missed you so much!

Christmas in our tiny apartment

2010-12-16T21:49:00.000-08:00

So, this Christmas is going to be a bitter sweet one, as some of you may know Darin and I are being forced to stay in Utah for the Holidays due to the Scrooges I work for, So I tried to give our tiny little apartment as much Christmas cheer as could fit (which isn't much). All of our presents can hardly fit under our tiny fake tree, It's sad really because I'd have Christmas decorations every where if there was room... someday...

here are some pictures, enjoy.

The hand made ceramic figure of Mary,Joseph and Baby Jesus my mom gave me, I love this!

Our

Tree

Merry Christmas all.

Anne of Green Gables

2010-12-14T23:34:00.000-08:00

The Christmas movie marathon continues tonight with Anne of Green Gables, now I know Anne of Green Gables isn't technically a "Christmas movie" but I guess it has always seemed like one to me, the first time I ever saw it was during one of those telethon things where they play movies and try to raise money for a specific cause... I was about 12 and they were playing Anne of Green Gables, It was close to Christmas and I've loved the movie ever since! I know it is kind of a corny movie, but I still love it!

Merry Christmas all

It has begun

2010-12-14T01:37:00.000-08:00

Well, since our old TV bit the dust and we NOW have a new one, I have finally started my P90X! yey, today was my first day, It's pretty intense... but I'm excited to stick it out and See how it goes.. I'll keep you posted.

PS. I'm not posting any before photos.. sorry! ha ha ha

Counting down

2010-12-09T22:36:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about Christmas, It won't be the same this year since I won't be spending it in NC with my family, but I am still not going to let a little thing like that spoil the best Holiday of the year! My favorite is sitting around watching Christmas movies, my favorite being "Meet me in St. Louis" , and I still haven't watched it yet :( Stupid Long waits on NetFlix, maybe I should just buy it.

Almost 15 days till christmas .

The snuggler

2010-11-30T21:15:00.000-08:00

Who needs a whole sofa? They are overrated anyways... at least to Chance they are.

He'd apparently much rather lay on my head.

p.s. Pardon my scary face.. I was sleeping

and then I woke up...

but I still look scary.

The "Thankful" Tree

2010-11-25T11:47:00.001-08:00

I was driving down the street the other day and these people had these little paper ornament looking things all over this giant tree in their front yard, each ornament had a word on it, and for a while I COULD NOT figure out what on earth it was... then I realized it was their own little "Thankful" tree, all the one word ornaments were things they were thankful for. I thought, what a cute idea unfortunately I don't have a tree all my own to do this to, so I am going to make a list on my bloggy of things I am most thankful for!

(in no specific order)

My Family

My husband

My Friends

My pups

Darin and I both having jobs (even if I hate mine)

our Beautiful earth

Nature

Church & temples

A place to live

Books

Movies

Music

Art

Photography

clothes

Talents

Good food

Health

The Prophet

Missionaries

The Beauty in all things

creativity

freedom

This Country

Individualism (that we are all different)

Compassion

Passion

Love

The Scriptures

prayer

Humor

Micro Fleece Blankets!

The beach

The mountains

all animals and creatures on earth (except cock roaches)

Oceans, rivers and lakes (there is something about bodies of water)

Sun, moon and stars

Snow

The different seasons

charity

faith

...

the list goes on and on...

Hope you all will remember a few things you are thankful for today and always!
HAPPY THANKS GIVING.

HP 7 love

2010-11-23T23:21:00.000-08:00

OK OK, so I'm going to warn you now, this post half consists of professing my love for Harry Potter and the deathly Hollows, and Half consists of professing my love for Emma Watson (In a COMPLETELY heterosexual kind of way of course)!
I dedicated about a month of my life this year to FINALLY reading the harry potter books, and yes oh yes I did love them... I KNOW, but COME ON!
So it was only befitting that I go and see Harry Potter and the deathly Hollows(not that I have missed any other HP movies)and of course, It was GREAT, I highly recommend you go and see it. Whether you are a HP book lover or you just like the movies (which don't worry, up until 2010 that is all I was) you will like this movie I guarantee it!

Now on to the other half of this post, Emma Watson! Now I do not know why I have not spoken of her on my blog as of yet, but I am now and that is all that matters!
I LOVE love LOVE her hair and her style, she is such a cutie and whether you are one who loves her daring new do (which i do!) or not you gotta love her.

OK, so yeah that's a lot of pictures of one girl, but I couldn't choose just one, her hair is so CUTE! she looks like a little modern day twiggy!

LOVE IT!

OK I'm gunna go now..
good night

Let it snow.

2010-11-23T22:59:00.000-08:00

So, today was kind of fun, we got massive amounts of snow for about 6 hours straight! I feel like a little kid again back when I would wait anxiously to hear if my school had been cancelled due to snow and ice, except now I'm waiting to hear if work has been cancelled... It's doubtful, but I'm hopeful!
either way, gotta love the snow!

who knew recycling could be so much fun?

2010-11-12T23:49:00.000-08:00

So, here's what I think...

2010-11-12T19:46:00.000-08:00

Most people I know will not listen to Christmas music until a certain date, some say after thanksgiving, some say the first of December and every year people just "can't believe Christmas music is already on the radio" or " They are already decorated for Christmas" but you know what I say... BRING ON THE CHRISTMAS! I love Christmas music and Christmas decorations and I don't care if it is the beginning of November and thanksgiving hasn't even passed or if it is Christmas eve, Christmas music already on the radio does not bother me one bit and if you don't like it so much... Turn the radio station! Christmas music and decor puts me in the happiest mood and I'm glad it's beginning to look like that time of year again!

Female artists who rock my world

2010-11-10T22:09:00.000-08:00

If you haven't noticed (which I'm sure a lot of you haven't, especially if you are like me and when you go visit someones blog who has a playlist you immediately press pause so you can listen to your own blog playlist) I have changed my playlist yet again, this time it is a tribute to all those female artists out there who make my Ipod playlist just a little bit better!

There is just nothing like the sound of a woman's voice especially if it is as lovely as these!

enjoy the sounds

Sewing... Knitting... HELP ME

2010-11-10T20:34:00.000-08:00

ok, so here's the thing... I wanna learn how to sew, and I wanna learn how to knit & not just your basic crap, I wanna learn how to do these things well! If anyone who lives in Utah that reads this blog knows how... will you please teach me... I'm desperate!

thanks a million

love,

Come around sundown

2010-11-10T20:01:00.001-08:00

A long time favorite of mine has come out with a new album, and I'm pretty excited. Although they have recently exploded with popularity, I still can't help loving their music.

take a look...Have a listen...enjoy!

Kings of Leon - Come around sundown

http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/kings-of-leon/come-around-sundown/details/5689468

I recommend Liberty Heights Fresh

2010-11-06T00:22:00.000-07:00

The other day while on our apartment quest, Darin and I came across this little jewel,

Liberty Heights Fresh, an adorable and wonderful place to buy local & global organic all natural foods! Darin got their meatloaf sandwich (which apparently he is now in love with) and I got some fresh salsa, but what I really keep thinking about is the Straus Family creamery milk and eggnog they sell, for some reason lately anything pumpkin or eggnog has been calling to me! I think I'm just going to have to go up there and get me some eggnog tomorrow.

so fresh

2010-11-04T23:02:00.000-07:00

I am absolutely, positively, irrevocably and unequivocally in love with and have ALWAYS (even as a child,you can ask my mother) been in love with antiques! And I am obsessed with this rustic, shabby chic, century style home decor. it is absolutely delicious, and every time I come across a photograph of home decor that fits this style to a "T" my mouth waters!

I want my own home NOW so I can start decorating.

ahh...

so so scrumptious.

Now, I know most of these pictures are of kitchens, but these kitchens are so beautiful! I am in love with all the white, it is so fresh.

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did!

ta ta

My creative juices are erupting!

2010-11-02T22:48:00.000-07:00

I have had the strongest desire lately to make myself the most well rounded individual possible, I have been craving knowledge and education lately which, lets face it, just isn't like me. But the knowledge I crave is not math and social studies, English and science... Its more the artistic knowledge if you will, which is right up my alley! I have been craving photography ( I desperately want to take a class) art, interior design etc etc.. I crave knowledge of other cultures, different foods, recipes, films, fashion, Music & books ... the list goes on and on, and I have no idea where to begin. I crave the outdoors and hiking, exercise and dog parks. The list in my head is on going and I do not know how to fit it all in, the need to be creative is bursting inside of me and I can't take it anymore I must find an outlet ASAP!

I want it all!

List of things I am determined to do this coming year:

1.START WORKING IN A SALON!!!!!

2.Take a photography class, my beautiful camera is begging me to be used!

3.find time to go hiking & walking with the dogs on a regular basis.

4.work on home decor projects.

5.get a bike and ride my bike to work when weather is conducive.

5.collect recipes & learn more about food & health (this is something I am happy to report Darin and I are very serious about, all organic and locally grown/raised... not more corporate meat factory meats... this is something that is VERY important to us)

6. continue watching documentaries and reading educating books, as I'm getting older I've come to realize my mind loves being stimulated with knowledge, i never thought I'd say that!

7.work harder at being more involved in church activities, build relationships with people instead of being a recluse!

I am determined, watch out because 2011 will bring an all new SYDNEY, just you wait. I am determined to grow!

little chance

2010-10-29T23:20:00.001-07:00

I was browsing through the pictures I have on my computer, & I came across this old one, back when we lived in GA and chance was a youngster...

Chance is waiting at the door for something...

oh... That something would be me!!!

Chance is always so good about greeting me at the door when I come home, even when he was a little squirt he was always patiently waiting for me.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2010-10-29T19:59:00.000-07:00

I feel like I never do anything fun for Halloween anymore, next year I am determined to do something fun! But I still love this holiday and wish you all a happy & spooky Halloween!

Winnie Kid

2010-10-20T21:02:00.000-07:00

Can I just tell you that I really miss this kid.

You were the best little snuggler

you had stinky breath but I liked it when you'd rub your face up against mine

You are forever my little pooh pooh bear

man's...my best friends

2010-10-11T23:41:00.000-07:00

Today I watched a documentary called " My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story", and I just loved it! The thing that I loved so much about this documentary was how it takes a look into peoples lives (not just ordinary people, but people like actors and actresses,poets,artists and musicians) and it shows these people in a light that makes you see them as what they are, just regular typical people like us who happen to love their dogs. It is easy to get caught up in things of this world, whether you love Hollywood and follow celebrities religiously or you do not really care for celebrities at all. There is something about watching this documentary and the effect this one specific species has over us that makes us all alike in our desire to want to love and be loved and for a split second you can look at people as dogs look at us and love them no matter what they do where they come from or what they stand for and you see the good in them. I know to some people this just seems silly, but there is something about loving a pet that is so profound and amazing because a dog will love you no matter what, they are like children in so many ways and to me they are little gifts from God that let us know we are loved.

It is a sad reality that so many of these beautiful souls are in animal shelters, pounds and are homeless in the United States and all across the world. In the United States alone there are between 6 & 8 million dogs in shelters, and between 3 & 4 million are euthanized each year because of the lack of homes and people who want them. Animals are something that I am very passionate about because there is something about them that touch my soul, adopting a pet is one of the most amazing things you can do if you are able to, not only for them but for you. Dogs are the only mammal in this whole world that are completely man engineered which is why they call them mans best friend and why the dog loves us so unconditionally no matter our flaws.

Livingston Taylor:

"what a joy and a miracle it is to spend time with a life form representing pure love"

My furry best friends who love me no matter what!

"I talk to him when I'm lonesome like; and I'm sure he understands. When he looks at me so attentively, and gently licks my hands; then he rubs his nose on my tailored clothes, but I never say naught thereat. For the good Lord knows I can buy more clothes, but never a friend like that." ~W. Dayton Wedgefarth

P90X?

2010-10-08T23:50:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking very hard about doing P90X, has anyone done it and what were your results?

Sugar, Spice & Everything nice

2010-10-08T22:30:00.001-07:00

Every year, this time of year, one of the things i look most forward to are the baby clothes at Anthropologie, I cannot tell you how much I adore their little baby clothes, and the sad thing is they only carry them once a year! I already bought some from previous years and have them stored away for safe keeping ;)

Does the fact that I get so excited about these little

clothes mean I want a baby?

Take A look it's in a book...

2010-10-06T22:41:00.000-07:00

Following in suit with my Fall season post, It being the time of year to cuddle up with a blanket a hot drink and a book, here are some books that come Highly recommended... from me:

As I'm sure you can tell I am quite the Pat Conroy book reader, But of course I am, Not only do most of his books set the stage in the Coastal South, they are also quite enjoyable reads!

I am currently reading this one; South of Broad. I am not finished yet, but so far so good!

It's Fall ya'll!

2010-10-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

I know once it hits that time of year everyone starts blogging about fall, but I guess we just can't help it, Fall is quite possibly THE BEST season, no scratch that, It IS the best season!

Ive been off work this week, so I have been relaxing and reading and spending time with my small family. I don't know what it is about hot drinks, cold weather and big blankets that make me happy, but they do!

Today Darin and I took the dogs to the DP (dog park, the DP is our code name so the dogs don't know what we are talking about, but they typically figure it out half way there and start squealing like little pigs) It was about 75 when we got there and while we were there the wind started blowing hard and it started drizzling, when we got in that car it had dropped down to 55 degrees in 30 mins! It was so nice. I just hope this weather decides to stick around, I'm getting sick of this Utah heat. Bring on the cold I say!

I want some hot cider!

Oh that's Nasty

2010-10-03T23:06:00.000-07:00

Darin and I were watching Family guy tonight and as we were sitting there, Darin farts, as I'm gagging I say "Darin that's nasty!" and literally, I kid you not, not even a second later on family Guy Cleaveland says "ohhh that's nassttyy" it was priceless! I'm pretty sure this might not be as funny to some as it was to me and Darin, but I thought it was quite hilarious!

Charity Never Faileth

2010-09-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

I don't typically post religious things on my blog, maybe I should, but I have never really been too compelled to. However, last weekend my sister -in- law Marian and I went to the Relief Society conference held at the conference center in Salt Lake City, Utah. I have been to the Conference center a few times and although it is quite an amazing building I don't really like going to it during conference time... Too crazy & crowded. I was however, glad we did this last weekend, we got to hear president Thomas S. Monson speak along with the Relief Society general presidency, and the talks they gave were amazing. I was particularly fond of president Monson's talk, he spoke on charity and he told one of the sweetest stories I have heard in a long time.

If you weren't able to go to conference or watch it, I highly recommend reading this talk, It doesn't matter what religion you are or if you aren't religious at all, there is always something we can learn on being charitable, loving and tolerant of all people.

http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-1298-39,00.html

Visits are fun

2010-09-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

My sister in-law is coming to visit next week! I'm pretty excited to have a visitor... & for getting a Saturday off (that never happens).

P.S. I didn't write a blog about it, but this particular sister-in-law is pregnant & she is having twins, that's correct two babies... not one! pretty co-oool!

hasta la vista

note to self: take pictures.

My current hearts desire

2010-09-14T21:29:00.000-07:00

Long, gorgeous, Lucius, flowing locks! oh yes I want it so bad... why is it so hard for me to not cut my hair. I'm addicted to scissors!Whats a girl to do?!

sigh...

I'm my parent's daughter

2010-09-03T21:32:00.000-07:00

No matter what anyone says, I have the BEST parents in the whole wide world, And I know why god put me in my family, because no matter what I will always love my parents and think that they are the best parents in the whole world.This month is my momma's birthday and this month my dad will have been in the Philippines for a year! I miss my parents so much and I guess it took my moving to this hot desert wasteland for me to realize how much I miss my roots! I know my mom thinks I am a daddies girl, but truth be told, I am my parents girl and I love them more than they could possibly know!

So I guess you could say this little blurp is a tribute to the two best people I know, and who taught me so many different things! I know you guys won't read this (I don't even know if you know I have a blog, but I love you. You are both my role models!)

this song reminds me of my daddy and I absolutely love it. Have a listen.

Birthday & labor day

2010-08-31T22:50:00.000-07:00

This weekend is labor day, but it is also Darin's birthday!

he's gunna be 26! what an old man.

I'm not quite sure what we should do that weekend. I wanna do something fun I just don't know what. Any suggestions?

He wanted dirt pudding for his birthday cake, I was like are you kidding me? Luckily I have a recipe for dirt cake which is way better than just plain old dirt pudding.

well my friends. If you have any

birthday suggestions hit me up.

ciao

2010-08-25T20:42:00.000-07:00

A. I'm blond again!!!

B. I have a job interview at Nordstroms tomorrow, so wish me luck.

& C. I am so bored right now!

I ain't nobody's door mat

2010-08-23T18:55:00.000-07:00

I am a very NON confrontational person at heart and it has been a very hard thing, I mean VERY hard thing to overcome, But I am so sick and tired of people walking all over me, and I'm just not gunna take it anymore! So word to the wise my friends, If you were thinking about stepping on me before, you better rethink it, because I'm not gunna take it!

thank you,

and good night

Amazing

2010-08-22T22:02:00.000-07:00

I love yahoo news feeds, I always find the most interesting articles on it. Tonight I stumbled across this one. It was some pictures that a photographer was able to take when a water spout or tornado over water, formed in Okinawa, Japan on the 19th.

It intrigues me what photographers can capture with a camera, a click of a button, an artistic eye, and being in the right place at the right time! Here are the amazing photos.

So disheartening

2010-08-19T19:29:00.000-07:00

Although I do not like where I live and I might as well be in the ghetto, one thing that is good is that I have yet to see any buggies in our apartment, the occasional moth or mosquito will sneak in every once in a while when we have the patio door open of course, but as far as roaches and spiders and scorpions and ... well any other unwanted things in your home I have only seen one, a spider in the shower and that is all! Now I know I am delusional to think that bugs do not get into any house at one point or another, but last night while laying in bed having a blast from the past while watching a movie I liked when I was a teenager (and no I am not going to embarrass myself and tell you which movie it is) I looked over and saw a half dollar sized spider on my wall under my window! WTF... and as much as I don't like to kill any living creature (except for roaches DO not mess with me if you are a roach I really hate you), I am sorry but I cannot have spidey in my room crawling who knows where, so I had to kill the poor girl. I felt kind of bad, but she just couldn't live in my room i am sorry. Any way the point is... well there really isn't a point, just that I am sad that somehow a GIANT spider got into my room AND, that i had to kill her.

I wonder why the wind keeps blowing you through my mind...

2010-08-16T01:41:00.000-07:00

I have been in a Third Eye Blind mood lately, hence the play list of only Third Eye Blind, it's funny how you get into moods when all you want to listen to is things you loved in the past, that is how I have felt lately, and Third Eye Blind, I will always love you!

Home

2010-08-13T20:25:00.000-07:00

Alabama, Arkansas,
I do love my ma and pa,
Not the way that I do love you.

[Him:]
Holy, Moley, me, oh my,
You're the apple of my eye,
Girl I've never loved one like you.

[Her:]
Man oh man you're my best friend,
I scream it to the nothingness,
There ain't nothing that I need.

[Him:]
Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie,
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ,
Ain't nothing please me more than you.

[Both:]
Ahh Home. Let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you.
Ahh Home. Let me go ho-oh-ome.
Home is wherever I'm with you.

La, la, la, la, take me home.
Mother, I'm coming home.

[Him:]
I'll follow you into the park,
Through the jungle through the dark,
Girl I never loved one like you.

[Her:]
Moats and boats and waterfalls,
Alley-ways and pay phone calls,
I've been everywhere with you.

[Him:]
We laugh until we think we’ll die,
Barefoot on a summer night
Nothin’ new is sweeter than with you

[Her:]
And in the streets you run afree,
Like it's only you and me,
Geeze, you're something to see.

[Both:]
Ahh Home. Let me go home.
Home is wherever I'm with you.
Ahh Home. Let me go ho-oh-ome.
Home is wherever I'm with you.

La, la, la, la, take me home.
Daddy, I'm coming home.

(Talking)
Him: Jade
Her: Alexander
Him: Do you remember that day you fell outta my window?
Her: I sure do, you came jumping out after me.
Him: Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass, you were bleeding all over the place and I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?
Her: Yes I do.
Him: Well there's something I never told you about that night.
Her: What didn't you tell me?
Him: While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette you thought was gonna be your last, I was falling deep, deeply in love with you, and I never told you til just now.

[Both:]
Ahh Home. Let me go home.
Home is wherever I'm with you.
Ahh Home. Let me go ho-oh-ome.
Home is where I'm alone with you.

[Him:]
Home. Let me come home.
Home is wherever I'm with you.

[Her:]
Ahh home. Yes I am ho-oh-ome.
Home is when I'm alone with you.

[Her:]
Alabama, Arkansas,
I do love my ma and pa...
Moats and boats and waterfalls,
Alley-ways and pay phone calls...

[Both:]
Ahh Home. Let me go home.
Home is wherever I'm with you.
Ahh Home. Let me go ho-oh-ome.
Home is where I'm alone with you...

-Edward Sharpe and the magnetic zeros

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2010-08-10T23:33:00.001-07:00

Why is it that wedding season and baby season always comes at a time when you are at neither point in your life?

The buddy system is the way to go

2010-08-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

Dear blog,

I have a workout and diet buddy, and so far things are going good.

I'm pretty pumped.

I'll keep you posted on our progress!

yours truly

Mmm..mmm... soap?

2010-08-05T23:19:00.000-07:00

I have a dog who likes to eat soap. I don't know what to do about it, i close the shower curtain, i put the soap on the upper shelf in the shower, nothing helps this dog is obsessed, and no matter how annoying it is finding him munching on my soap, I couldn't help but laugh when it happened tonight, It may seem weird that tonight of all nights it didn't bother me for some reason.

let me pant you a little picture, and maybe you will see why i couldn't help but laugh.

I was laying in my bed watching my beloved T V show (law & order SVU) when I realized chance wasn't laying on the bed with me and Faye, I know to some that is not that weird, but Chance is always right by me, and when he isn't it is because he is usually up to no good! So of course i call him and usually he comes running but this time he did not, I called him again still no Chance so I jump out of bed storming around the apartment looking for my little scavenger pup. I looked in the bathroom first but this is all i found :

an empty bathroom, I move into the kitchen, empty as well, then the living room , also empty! I thought I was losing my mind because you see my apartment isn't that big and there are only so many places a dog his size could hide. I go back into the bathroom thinking he might be in his bed in the closet, nope not there, under the bed? Nope. Back into the bathroom i go and maybe finally using my brain I open the shower curtain, and there sits the cutest little brown dog hiding from me, hoping i don't catch him munching on my bar of soap. I was a little annoyed at

first but then i couldn't help but laugh! I guess this is what its like being a parent of real children, wanting so hard to be mad at your kids for doing naughty things but finding yourself smiling because they are just so darn cute while doing it! Here's some pictures of the little booger and my poor bar of soap.

Sary & Hara come to visit

2010-08-02T19:05:00.000-07:00

I told myself I need to take more pictures, and still I forget to, good thing Darin remembers sometimes. Sara and Harry (my brother and sister in-laws) came to visit this past week, I didn't see them too too much, but the time we did spend together was fun! Like i said i didn't take too many pictures, but here are a few we did take on their last night here with us, we went over to grandmas house and she made us dinner, and I almost beat Harry at poker.. kind of.

and a picture of Faye, just because she is so stinkin cute!

Also Sara, Harry and Darin skyping with Jessica and Marian back in N.C. so we could draw Christmas names. yeah we're skyping, that's whats up.

and a picture of Darin's gay wannabe tattoo he gave himself.

yeah pretty random.

enjoy

I'm obsessed with oversized

2010-07-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

I truly deeply and unequivocally love anything over sized; Over sized shirts, over sized cardis boyfriend style jeans, chunky jewels you name it i love it! I would wear any of these items every day of the week, throw in some turquoise, and pretty much anything Native American Esq and I'm all over it. I truly hope this style sticks around for a while because I am in love.

2010-07-28T21:05:00.000-07:00

oh also,

I saw Inception today.

It was really good.

you should go see it

2010-07-28T19:31:00.000-07:00

This is the second time this car has been broken into, and the 3rd time it has happened to me in general. I knew I lived in a shady area, but I never thought my apartment complex was that bad until 2 nights ago when some idiot came down the street our apartment complex is on and busted out all the back windshields of cars on that street just for the hell of it. Nothing was stolen which i guess is a plus, but it still cost $200.00 to fix the window, which was lame and annoying. guess i just don't understand why people do things like that to other people, just to be a dick. I guess that's good enough for some people to live their lives that way.
Oh well life goes on, but i hope they catch the little prick (wishful thinking).

Bear Lake

2010-07-25T18:04:00.000-07:00

We finally made a trip to the lake, and I am just now writing about it due to our lack of Internet. We went to bear lake with Emma, Dustin and the dogs, it was a fun time (even if i did spend most of it chasing Faye down the beach), Unfortunately i am sorry to say to our mothers who told us to stop and get raspberry milk shakes, we did not. But I was ok with that because, although i like fruit and i like ice cream i do not however like fruity ice cream.

I liked Bear lake it was a fun little town, although the drive there was scenic and lovely I am sad to report the lack of bathrooms along the way, and when we did finally stop at a little port o john on the side of the mountain (this next segment is not for the weak of stomach, reader discretion is advised) i was disturbed to find what looked like beanie weenies sprayed everywhere, however the funny part was Darin saying "you think the boys bathroom is gunna be any better" when i stepped out of the girls bathroom with a horrified look on my face. I simply replied "yes, why don't you come take a look for yourself" and he did and I was right, the boys bathroom was much better. Yes I know, girls are sick.

anyways, enough of that, We had fun... here's some pictures of our funness.

THE END

Next Stop on our list of wild west outdoor adventures... Camping... AND... rafting ... IN... MOAB!!!

Look for it posted on a blog near you.

2010-07-23T00:48:00.000-07:00

Dear bloggy blog,
I had such a fun day today (well the morning and the evening at least, the middle and the working part wasn't so fun) I got to spend some time with some dear old friendies from the Utah state days. I love those guys and am so glad I still get to see them and spend time with them after all these years.
I didn't bring my camera, but maybe I'll steal some photogs from Nat if she posts any!

adios cracka jacks

as promised, photos of that evenings events, compliments of Nattie.

2010-07-21T21:28:00.001-07:00

Pardon my french but, Holy Hell!

Looks like south Africa has some rouge whales on their hands!

p.s. you know how every few months or years or whatever people taste buds supposedly change? well apparently that happens with musical tastes as well, for some strange reason I've been cravin' some of that classic country, not those new pop country songs, but the stuff you used to dance to at dances and such... It must be my hunger for the south, oh i miss you!

2010-07-21T20:33:00.000-07:00

So usually when I blog it's a snowball effect, I can't just write one.
But I have a little confession, I really like a MILEY CYRUS song, What is wrong with me, I'm losing it, but I can't help myself it's my guilty pleasure.

Miley Cyrus - Stay
oh Miley you're like a baby Brittany spears, and I hate Brittany spears, but I just can't stay away from this song, what have you done to me.

2010-07-21T20:09:00.001-07:00

Dear blog,
I'm so sorry I don't take the time to write in you more often, I'm probably not the best blog owner. I'm also not the most punctual person, I am flawed. I was scouring the web since I have nothing else to do at the moment seeing as my hubs works at nights and leaves me here bored, alone and car-less, and I found a funny little quote that sums me up quite nicely when it comes to punctuality.

I have noticed that people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them. - E.V.Lucas

I hope you can find it in your little electronical (yes i know electronical is not a word) heart to forgive me.

G'bye

For those of you who love music as much as I do, here is my song of the day. - The Perishers : Best friends

fedora fabulous

2010-05-27T20:46:00.000-07:00

Dear Fedora,
why do i find you so absolutely fabulous but you look so
stinking
HEINOUS
upon my head? This really does hurt my heart, and I hate you for that.

you suck.
I didn't mean that.
please forgive me

Letters to juliet

2010-05-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

Dear Juliet,
Why do you have to make a movie that makes girls across the globe wish that their man was like Charlie, the character depicted in your movie? Of course we all know this isn't reality and men aren't ever going to be like that prince charming we see on the silver screen, but you, being the Hollywood film makers that you are like to put these false expectations into our dreamy romantic pathetic little brains!Thank you Hollywood,thank you for crushing young girls across the universes' hopes.
With that being said... I really enjoyed the past hour and a half or so of my day watching "Letters to Juliet".
Bravo Hollywood, Bravo.

and to my true life prince charming, I miss you and love you always. xoxo

Cedar City is a cute little place

2010-05-27T01:16:00.000-07:00

Dear blog,
I have absolutely no idea why i am still awake, especially when I have to get up early for work tomorrow. I guess i like to visit insomnia from time to time.

yours truly

An update from Utah

2010-04-25T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hello people who read my blog (if anyone reads my blog), I have not written in a while if you haven't noticed, so I thought I d write you a little note today.
Utah is nice, The weather is starting to get warm and there are pretty little trees with blossoms on them outside my window that I like to look at.
I work all the time and I'm not very happy with my job, I think I am on the path of getting into a salon. Now that Darin is full time with Fed Ex.
We have a fun little dog park we like to take the dogs to and they love it, One day I'll video record them on my camera on our drive to the dog park so you can hear their screams of excitement(they know the way to the dog park by heart now, and there is no fooling them where we are headed when we get into the car).
I got a calling at church to teach singing time to the primary(for those of my readers who aren't Mormon, primary are the little kids in church and I get to teach them songs).
I don't do too many social things which sucks, but i work Way too much. I'm hoping I'll have more time once summer comes because there are so many things I wanna do out here IE: camping,rafting in Moab,zip lines in park city, Go to Wyoming etc etc...
I've decided to start taking more pictures with my camera and getting back into photography, not so much professionally, but it would be a good skill to acquire.

I miss all my friends and family back east, if you're reading this please come visit me!!

ta ta, lovies

New Year, New City

2010-01-10T12:49:00.000-08:00

Well, I know I've been a blogging slacker, But I have good reason!Darin and I have been busy packing then moving from Atlanta, Georgia all the way to Salt Lake City, Utah! The drive was long but luckily I had my friend Susan To keep me company. It took us about 2 days and 5 hours to make it to SLC but we made it, and we didn't bump into any nasty weather on the way.
We've been here for about a week now, and I guess I have a job (although i haven't worked yet) and Darin is still on the prowl, but Hopefully our efforts will soon be rewarded.
It's been nice being in Salt Lake because even though we are extremely low on funds, we still have plenty to do, and we are happy. I guess it's true what they say, The times when you are broke are the hardest but you are the happiest (well maybe).

Hopefully it won't be another three months before I write again.

Whose got Baby fever?

2009-11-01T18:02:00.000-08:00

If this doesn't make you want a little one, I don't know what will.

Hopefully not anytime soon though....

Back by popular demand!

2009-11-01T16:47:00.000-08:00

So I got this post on my Facebook from my sister-in-law and had a few friends tell me how much they loved it, So I decided to bring it to blogger and tag some of ya'll! Enjoy!

1.The most recent picture of yourself.

2. A picture you took to prove your innocence!

3. A picture you photo shopped.

4. A picture you took on your cell phone.

5. A picture of a wound you received.

6.A childhood memory.

7. Something that you have way too many of but still wouldn't mind having more!

they're micro fleece mmmmm k.!

8. A photo of you that was professionally taken.

9.A picture of a haircut you hated!

10.A photo of a haircut you loved!

11.A picture of you and someone you love.

12.A picture of your feet!

13.A room in your home.

14.A picture of the happiest moment you've had up to date.

15.A picture taken on a vacation you will never forget.

16.A picture taken before everything was about to change.

17.Something that makes you laugh but not everyone would understand.

18.A picture of something adorable!

19. A picture of you & your best friend.

20.A picture you like and have no idea why!

People tagged:

Brittany Metah

Emma Ashment

Anna Nagel

Janie Crow

Natalie Ricketts

Jessica George

Sara George

Marian George

Susanne George

Jinah Kim

Aubrey Larsen

Ladies and Gentlemen we have a winner

2009-11-01T16:28:00.000-08:00

So after long talks and planning and MUCH NEEDED decision making, we have chosen which city in the great state of Utah we will be moving!

Option numero uno was .... Ogden, home of Weber State, town where Darin's uncle & cousin reside, and Closest city to our best buddies Emma & Dustin.

Option number two was ... Provo/Orem, Home of both BYU (where Darin ultimately wants to transfer) & Utah Valley (where Darin could go to get his generals & transfer credits), Also housing My sister & brother in-law, our good friends Terrell, Steph & Derrick, Anna & her hubby Stratton (and new baby adeline!).

And finally Option number three... Salt Lake City, Darin's sweet Grandmother & Uncles live here, The Business College (which is owned by BYU, A cheap & good school Darin can start at to transfer to BYU) & Good job opportunities (as far as transferring to Anthropologie or Urban & Hair Salons go)

So we talked about, thought we had decided, changed our minds ... talked some more... changed our minds again did some more research on the schools and decided on ....

SALT LAKE CITY

see ya soon!