Spin Around in the Highest Heels

5 Years...

2010-03-16T14:09:00.000-06:00

This week it was my 5 year with NG...kind of crazy. So we celebrated with this....YUM

Skiing...

2010-02-22T10:43:00.000-07:00

Last week a good old friend of mine came down from Boise to ski. Amazingly enough this was my first time up all season. Between my broken foot and then the medical issues I have been having it make it a little difficult to make it to the mountain. Needless to say it totally kicked my butt. But it was such a blast! For some reason we decided it would be a good idea to take our first run off the Tram...it was so much fun. But man could I feel it by the bottom! Hopefully this will be the first of many great ski days this season. Thanks B for coming down and spending the night and day, it was a blast.

2009-07-24T10:02:00.002-06:00

Yesterday was a crappy day. One of those days where you don't really feel like you are "enough". I like to think I am a confident fun sassy person to be around. I mean the guy at Maverick today said I was fun in the mornings...that I was perky. But yesterday, I felt like I was just there. Floating. Maybe feeling a little rejected. Sometimes I wonder if we can ever be enough for other people. I will never be perfect. But will I ever be perfect enough for someone?

Jack's Mannequin...with The Fray

2009-07-20T09:08:00.003-06:00

Okay so technically Jack's Mannequin opened for The Fray...but I went for Jack...I love him. His my favorite! We had a fairly large group go..Me, Ree, Ty, Phatty, Mergs and date, Lane, Kristen and Kevin. It was a good time! After the concert we went to The Pie and grabbed some pizza...so delicious! And then they all passed out as I drove us all home...haha. Although Ty did make a valiant effort to try and stay awake to keep me awake :)

Kev, Mergs Date, Mergs

My Ty....haha like the drink get it? I'm so clever

Mergs...I am such an awesome photog...I need a DSLR...badly!

Me and Ree :)

Kristen and Laney Bug...haha my new nickname for him.

2009-07-17T12:43:00.004-06:00

Someone sent this to me today...and I think it applies.

There comes a point in your life when you realize:

Who matters,

Who never did,

Who won't anymore...

And who always will.

So, don't worry about people from your past,
there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.

Boring

2009-07-16T09:12:00.004-06:00

So I decided my blog has become boring. I kind of forget to post stuff...sorry about that. :) But to be honest I have kind of let my life become a little boring. After all the excitement of last month it has been nice to just have things calm and level. I have been staying ultra busy...trying to plan things for most nights of the week, and it has been good for me. Less time to think I guess.

Anyhow a quick catch up of things that happened this week....

Friday we had a BBQ at our apartments...it was a good time and I got to see my friend Matt "Dirty" that I haven't seen in ages!!! I lit the grill...and it was a little scary...I think by the 5th time we lit the charcoal it finally took...haha.

Saturday I went up to Logan for my little cousin's baptism...and then over to Newton dam for a day on the boat with some of my favorite peeps. Vern decided to wake surf in his panties...so freaking hot! :)

The sky at the end of the day was beautiful! After 9 hours on the boat...it was time for the annual Newton Dam Dance party...and I got sick. Being on the boat all day, then disco lights...not a good combo! So I laid in the back of Ty's truck and watched the stars. It was so pretty, and relaxing. Then I camped...haha. I slept about 3 hours...the party went late into the night, the music was loud and well I just don't sleep well outside. But regardless it was a great time!

And on to last night...my mom and family went to Jackson Hole, so I am staying at her place and watching my little Sass...I miss her. Don't mind my lack of make-up...but I miss her snuggling me. She was so happy to have me there.

Quotes...

2009-07-16T08:51:00.003-06:00

"No matter how dark the moon, love and hope are always possible."

"In order for the light to shine so brightly the darkness must be present."

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

"Every man dies, not every man truly lives."

Teeth

2009-07-10T11:49:00.004-06:00

Okay so I have always been super sensitive about my teeth ever since I got my braces off and the dentist told me I should bleach them. I tried the crest white strips, but couldn't do it because it made my teeth too sensitive. So because I was feeling kind of down a couple weeks ago I decided I would get Zoom! whitening done...so far I love the results! It took my teeth 15 shades whiter...holy cow! I didn't realize how yellow my teeth were! INSANE! So anyhow, I am still doing the after bleaching treatments and they will go even whiter...but I was messing around on my computer today and was shocked with the results so far...and thought I would post them. It's kind of gross that my teeth were that yellow! Probably from years of drinking soda?

LAGOON!!!

2009-07-10T11:25:00.003-06:00

Last night after work I finally got to break in my season pass to Lagoon! It was a blast! haha. Ty came down from Logan to be my "date". Ree was lined up with Alex from Stac and I's work. And then of course Staci and Jared. It was so much fun! And such a great time to go because it wasn't hot, it was the perfect temp, plus the lines were short because it was the end of the day. I love Lagoon, I love acting like a 10 year old...haha. It was awesome. Hopefully there will be many more fun filled Lagoon nights to come!

Ree and Alex

Me and Ty Ty

Stac and Jared

Alex, Ree, Me and Ty

Alex Ree Me Ty

Alex Ree Stac Jared

Girls Dinner

2009-07-08T09:28:00.002-06:00

Last night I met 2 of my best friends down in SLC for dinner at Mimi's. Jess Erin and I have been friends for 5+ years. I love these girls and don't get to seem them often enough. They are really what best friends are... :)

Me Jess and Erin

Baby Ella...she is such a babe! And such a happy baby!

Ryker, he is going to be a heart breaker...such a flirt!

Quotes of the Week

2009-07-01T20:56:00.001-06:00

For those that believe no proof is necessary. For those that don't believe no proof is possible.

Fear cannot scare a person who is at peace with God. There is no room, opportunity, or place for fear in such a person. Remember, you must have faith

The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.

Boating at Newton

2009-06-29T09:01:00.002-06:00

Erica and I headed up to Newton this weekend to go boating with the Logan boys...it was such a good time. We all got a bit burned...but it was worth it :)

Justin Pro Wakesurfer....
The Crew.....huddled on one side of the boat to make the wake bigger.

TyTy -- with Kev coaching him

Pole dance anyone??

Roomies...we both have really skinny necks...haha

Kev's snake print speedo....and.....haha JK

Me....cheesing it

Me and TyTy

Little Bro's Wedding

2009-06-22T11:27:00.003-06:00

So my little brother got married...kind of crazy! Below is a picture from the day he received his endowment. This picture is priceless to me for one reason. I lost my grandfather when I was 8, he had a heartattack. But we are blessed that he had an identical twin brother Jim. Jim is amazing and comes and supports our family so well. It has given us a chance to grow older with our grandpa :)

The parents Mike, my Mom, Whit, Jake, Tracee, Daddy

The kids: Tyanna, Kohnor, Jake, me, Tawnee

Bridesmaids with Jake

Fam: me, Kohnor, Ty, Tawn, Daddy, Tracee

Me, Whit, Jake, Kohnor

The little brothers and I...

Catching Up...

2009-06-22T11:13:00.003-06:00

Oh my, a lot has happened. Things that I don't really want to talk about to be honest. Most of you already know, and a few don't. But to sum it up the last 3 weeks of my life have not been awesome. I have had my heart broken in ways I can't even begin to explain. I have faced challenges of anxiety I didn't even know existed, so paralyzing that I honestly didn't know if I would survive it. Every day has gotten a little easier, but the pain is still there. And I wonder if it will ever completely go away. I have been through break ups, I have lost friends, but nothing like this. I wake up in the morning waiting for the pain to be gone, the sick feeling in my stomach to leave, but it's there. The betrayal, the heartbreak, the disbelief. I know the pain will fade over time, but I don't believe it will ever completely go away. This time I think it was just a bit too deep to forget...to heal.

Realization

2009-06-09T13:41:00.001-06:00

Last night as I watched the Bachelorette I had a realization. Jillian had it brought to her attention that one of the guys on the show may have a girlfriend back home and was on the show for the wrong reasons. She asked the man who it was to stand up and be a man, but he didn't. All the other men in the room knew who it was, but they didn't say a word. Now had this been a room full of women, they would have spilled and been pointing fingers.

Life is hard enough, why is it that we do things to intentionally hurt one another?

On a side note, I am making my blog private today. Email me your email address if you would like to be added. Sammy4041@gmail.com

Retirement...

2009-06-08T14:48:00.003-06:00

So my boss is retiring...this makes me depressed. To say this least since Tuesday of last week I have not had one awesome day...they have all been pretty terrible to be honest it's been one thing after another. I am hoping that tomorrow will turn that all around. Tomorrow could make all the not awesome days totally worth it...or it could also suck...and that would not be awesome...

Chicago....

2009-06-02T14:29:00.007-06:00

The first day I think we walked a good 7 miles, we headed into the city for a visit at Hancock Tower. It is free if you just head up to the bar and buy a drink to enjoy the view. (don't worry they were virgin drinks of course!)

After the tower we went down to the Lincoln Park Zoo, the animals were lame though, and most of them were sleeping. Kind of a bummer.

After the zoo we headed back to Joy's house where we found Johnny setting up their new patio furniture on the roof, Johny and Bri worked on putting it all together while I supervised. For dinner we had deep dish Chicago style pizza...mmmm and chatted the night away.

Saturday we went to a Cubbies game...and they won!!!! GO CUBS GO! Cubs 7 Dodgers 0!

Saturday night we helped the Condie's break in their new grill with steaks and corn...so delicious!

Sunday was a fun filled day of church and painting Joy and Johny's old apartment. From there we headed down to Millennium Park to see the bean...(we both forgot our cameras...lame!) And over to Grant Park to see the fountain. It was another day full of walking, but it felt good to get out and stretch our muscles. We had dinner and Joy's Noodles which was Delicious.

Monday we went to brunch at Bongo of course....Mmmm. Favorite meal of the whole trip...they NEVER disappoint. Then it was back home :( I hate coming back home.

Graduation

2009-05-27T14:23:00.003-06:00

Oh my gosh, my little sister Tawnee graduated. Kind of strange, she is the baby of the family. It kind of makes me sad actually. But at the same time I am so excited for her. She is so stinking smart, and was awarded a academic scholarship. She is a beauty too! Anyhow, here are a couple of pictures from the evening. The sisters, Me, Tawnee and Tyanna

Me, Ty, Tawnee, steph mom Tracee, Daddy

Me Ty, Tawnee, Tracee, Gma Loosle

The Graduate, Tawn Tawn

Daddy, Tawn, Tracee

Memorial Weekend

2009-05-26T11:48:00.003-06:00

This weekend was a good time :) I went up to Boise and sent the weekend with Brian. Between, seeing movies (Angels and Demons and Star Trek) dinners, BBQ, games with friends, yard work, golf, pool time and cruising around in his new car (see below) it was a non stop weekend. But I had a blast! I was bad yet again at taking pictures...but I got a few golfing. Even a few of Vern the squirrel that lives at the golf course...and yes I fed him. haha.

This Weekend....

2009-05-26T11:21:00.001-06:00

Brian fell in love with her......

Is it pathetic to be jealous of a car?

Better....

2009-05-20T09:25:00.000-06:00

Today is much better for now....Mike Jordan brought in Chocolate Cake....heaven!

Really?

2009-05-19T13:49:00.002-06:00

This week will never end.

I may die sitting in my chair at work.

Time is NOT moving...every minute is basically an hour.

I bet the days get even slower the closer it gets to Thursday.

Maybe I could take a nap under my desk?

Music should help...hopefully.

Suggestions for a girl that really is going insane....

Work is overrated.

Moment

2009-05-15T14:55:00.003-06:00

Okay I was just having a moment...no worries not going private. I guess if people find my life that interesting I should indulge them :) haha. Kidding. Mainly I am just lazy. Plus I think the personal blog has helped a bit. Anyhow.

So tonight I am going to have a roommate night! How fun is that? We are going to shop, eat food and watch movies! I am excited! Granted yes I would love love love to be in Boise, but this is going to be a blast as well! And next week...I get to go up from Thursday to Monday, then 2.7 days home and it is off to Chicago Thursday till Monday again!!! We are going to have such a blast! So excited! You would think after all my trips out there it would get less exciting...not so much! And this time I am extra excited because I get to take my favorite boy in the whole wide world with me!

Favorite Boy

BFF

Freaking happy Sammy!

Seriously

2009-05-14T12:25:00.003-06:00

I have some of the best friends in the world. One of my BFF's Mindy is such a freaking sweetheart! I was so tired this morning due to my new found insomnia (developed over the last 6 months or so) so Mindy being awesome went and got me Diet Redbull and breakfast! So when I got to work it was sitting on my desk. She is such a lifesaver! I think I will keep her :)

Why is it....

2009-05-13T08:12:00.002-06:00

Why is it I torture myself? I do so well....so so so so well....and then I ruin all my hard work. I had finally gotten myself back on diet soda...then what do I do, I get a regular...and it is all down hill from there. One regular becomes a weeks worth...and before I know it, I am hooked again. So today I am back on diet. I hate starting diet soda. It has that weird after taste. Once you are on it, you can't tell the difference. But its just that first couple of days...Please slap my hands if you see me with a regular in my hands again. I don't want to have to go through this all over again!

2009-05-10T21:03:00.000-06:00

Everytime I leave it gets a little harder....

I've had thoughts...

2009-05-05T15:15:00.002-06:00

Call them bad thoughts if you may, but none the less thoughts of going private...yes I hate it when other people go private...but I don't know how I feel about people I don't know reading and knowing all the details of my life. Not that I am very interesting...but still. What do you think? Comment or take my poll...I need suggestions.

100 Things about ME!

2009-04-29T08:17:00.002-06:00

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? My wrist -- I dropped a hot curling iron on it...and ended up with blood poisoning...it was not awesome.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? Nothing right now, I have been too lazy to hang anything up.

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP? I talk in my sleep like crazy, and I clench my jaw sometimes if I am stressed.

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO? Pretty much everything, but rap.

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN? Like 10 at night?

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? To be in Boise.

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS? A boy.

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)? My friends and family

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU? Almost 5'5"

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? In certain situations.

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK? In basements yes...

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? They know who they are...I was being emotional...haha

13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR? Loosing the one that I love.

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX? Green/Brown eyes and no preference on hair.

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO AT? I have no clue! I just want it to be a surprise.

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? Energy Drink...but even they give me a hangover...lets say a Pepsi :)

17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR TO WEAR? Black or Bright Pink

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A turkey steak sandwich from Juniper Take Out.....Mmmm

19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME? Pink

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH? Nope

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED? A locket from my grandma the day I was baptized.

22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH? Yep...

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED? Yes in my elbows :)

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND? Whatever fits?

25. WHO IS YOUR FAV FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY? I don't think I have one...

26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW? Sydnee, but she lives with my mom.

27. WHAT KIND IS IT? A wiener dog :)

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? Yes, because they could always stay...

29. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT? Umm. Probably Boise or Chicago :)

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED: 77

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? Brunette :)

32. FAVORITE QUOTE? We loved with a love that was more than love. Edger Allen Poe (I stole this from a friend, but love it!)

33. FAVORITE PLACE? Anywhere I can be with the people that I love...haha so cheesy

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA? Yep!

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES? Chocolate, puppy eyes, and B.

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS? I think so...but I honestly don't remember who...

37. FIRST JOB? The Rage as a receptionist

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL? Haha yep!

39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOUL MATE? Yes and no. I think that you could be happy with a lot of different people, just happier with some.

40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT? Working?

41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY? Yes a couple of them

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST? My eyes and smile

43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES? Yes.

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY? Way far away! I don't know, maybe to ski?

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND THEIR NAMES? 2...don't know names.

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? I think it was out of a book my mom was reading.

47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Lack of ambition

48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? My friends, we had a great time

49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE? Pureology

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Depends on the day

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey

52. ANY GOOD HABITS? I floss...

53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON? I think we all can be...but I try not to be.

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Of course!

55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS? No way!

56. DO LOOKS MATTER? Attraction is good, but I think it you love someone you are

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER? I get very quiet

58. DO YOU LIKE YOUR JOB? Yep, but mainly because I love the people I work with!

59. WHAT'S YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE? To be happy!

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD? My Samantha doll

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE? 254

62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID? Not so much

63. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Occasionally... ;)

64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE? Mmmm both! But not together.

65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL? Ambitious, loving, trustworthy, righteous, honest, caring, compassionate...and on and on....

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? Sam, Sammy, Sams, Sammers, Brighteyes...

67. IF YOU HAD A SUPER POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE? Read minds

68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOWS? Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and Samantha Who...oh ya and the CSI and Law and Order.

69.WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES? Well I think I only have one?? But I could be wrong. I don't deal with them, why waste time on people that don't like you when I have so many others that are worth my time?

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Vanilla with Chocolate sauce or Rocky Road

71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES? Yep.

72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM? Yes, but for some reason it won't charge.

73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT? Not sure. Maybe seeing Casey before he heads back to Cali. Hanging out with my Becks. Doing laundry and cleaning my room for a visit from a boy :)

74. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU ARE OLDER? With my love.

75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS? Sure.

76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Pandora on my Blackberry

77. LAST THING YOU DRANK? Pepsi

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Besides for work, Brian

79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX? Eyes, smile.

80. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Ski, boating, golfing, anything with the family, being outside!

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE? My addiction to sweets

82. FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR? Spring, because you can still ski, and do the fun summer type stuff in the valley, plus it's not too hot.

83. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY? Chocolate, or Sour Patch Kids!

84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND? Yep! I am blessed to have a couple of them!

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR? This week, a brown/red with a couple shades of blonde

86. EYE COLOR? Dark brown with a bit of green

87. SHOE SIZE? 8

88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE? McDonald's, I love their fries...

89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT? Depends on my mood...and what type of food

90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI? Like it, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

91. WATCH TV TODAY? For a sec while I was in the break room waiting for my oatmeal to cook.

92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? Thanksgiving or Christmas

93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS? I used to play the violin

94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT? Republican

95. KISSES OR HUGS? Both from the right person.

96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS? Relationships.

97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? Gas for my car, but soon it will be lunch at Noodles.

98. WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSEWIFE? Yes, I want to be able to stay home with my kiddos at least till they go to school.

99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? BOM and I need a new read...suggestions?

100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Pretty great! I can't really complain!

Boise

2009-04-28T10:33:00.002-06:00

This weekend I headed back up to Boise for Steph's baby shower. I was bad and forgot my camera, so I'll have to wait for pictures from Steph to post. While I was there I saw B and we went golfing with his little bro Craig and his buddy Budda. It was cold, but fun :) I love being out on the golf course, one of my favorite summer time things! Hopefully next time I will actually be able to golf...with some help from B. It has been more then a few years since I played! Hopefully that natural swing my dad says I have will come out....

B and I, so cold...and maybe talking during the photo snap :) haha

Craig, B and Budda

So Excited

2009-04-23T11:48:00.005-06:00

This weekend I get to see....

And......

I'll miss......(because she will get back after I leave)

but it is bound to be amazing!!! :)

Speed Street

2009-04-23T10:40:00.004-06:00

1st we went and ate at Applebee's...the boys all ate riblettes...not a good idea....

Ty won...

Jared almost fell asleep in the instructional video, Matt posed for pictures.

I played photog

Jared, was happy before I kicked his butt...but in his defense his cart was slow.... ;)

Roomies (Me - Erica) We were so hot with our masks on :) And yes were were smiling.

1. Ty

2. Matt

3. ME!!!!

4. Jared

5. Rigby

6. Erica

Pictures from the Weekend

2009-04-22T11:04:00.003-06:00

Super bright flash!!!!

1st fire of the summer

Justin trying to make out with Ty

Oh My...

2009-04-21T11:07:00.002-06:00

I went up to Logan last weekend and had a blast. I really do have some of the best friends in the world. Friday night we went up Logan Canyon to the girl scout camp and had a fire. It was freezing, but it was fun to see my friends and chat around the fire for the first time of the year.

Saturday morning I woke up and went to breakfast with Mergs at Angies. I miss that place so much, I love their breakfast! And it just makes you feel like I'm at home. After breakfast I got to go to Chelsea's shower! Chels and I have been friends since the 1st grade! We grew up together through High School. I love her to death! And can I just tell you that she is the most adorable prego! Oh my gosh! When I saw her all I could say was "Oh my heck!" her belly had just popped out so much! Her mom took so great photo's so I will have to post them later. The shower was awesome, and I got to see some cute girls from High School Jen and Rachel. I am hoping that we can all get together more often!

Saturday night Mergs and I headed to Juniper Take Out, my other favorite Logan place to eat for turkey steak sandwiches! They were Delicious as usual. Then it was up the canyon for rafting the Beav. We took a river raft up to the Beav, pulled it up the hill with snowmobiles and rode it down. I did the easier hill and got pulled behind the snow mobile a little. It was a blast, and I have bruises to prove it. You can link to the video here...

Perspective

2009-04-14T10:01:00.002-06:00

My good friend Chad said to me the other day:

"Stay happy. Don't sweat the small stuff and you will find most of the time it is all small stuff."

I find that I get so stressed out, so worked up over things I can not control. My heartaches and my stomach turns...over things or people that I have no control over. Chad is in Afghanistan right now serving our country...he is so brave, and faces things every day that I can't even dream of or comprehend. My troubles and worries are so small in comparison, but why do they seem so big at times?

Bee's Game

2009-04-14T08:01:00.003-06:00

We went to the Bee's Game

I got Cotton Candy :)

And caught a ball!

Good times for sure!

Road Trip...

2009-04-13T08:55:00.005-06:00

This weekend I headed to Boise to see Brian.

The drive is long and bare...

So I entertained myself by taking dorky pictures....

He had to work a lot of the weekend, but in between we found plenty of time to goof off. We went bowling...(which I forgot to take pictures) and played mini-golf...where I remembered to take a few pictures.

I would say it turned out to be a great weekend :)

And then Came Tuesday...

2009-04-07T13:10:00.006-06:00

Today is a much better day -- I slept which equals a Happy Sammy! :) And what makes today better? It is one more day closer to Wednesday...the day I get to ski this week!

We ---->

Will be hitting the slopes tomorrow!!!! Be Jealous!

xoxo - S

Today

2009-04-06T16:39:00.004-06:00

Today is one of those days...where nothing goes right, you keep saying the wrong thing, you can't seem to make anyone happy...

Today is one of those days...that all I need is for one thing to go right, to say the right thing once, to make one person happy...

Vegas Baby!

2009-04-01T12:19:00.003-06:00

Last weekend I was the permanent 3rd wheel and went to Vegas with Becky, Doug and my little man Ryker. I had a blast, although I ended up being sick again. I don't know what the deal is with me being sick on trips...but it happens far to often in my opinion. Maybe it is because I try to cram so much in the week before I leave working a lot of hours and packing and such...maybe I just have really crappy luck...who knows but it sucks! Anyhow we had a great time, eating way too much, enjoying the feel of flip flops on our feet and kicking butt at Roulette!

Becky lost money.....bummmer :( OH! And look! I can now have a mini-pony! So exciting!

Doug won it all back!!! :)

Our fat picture...but you have to have the picture on the strip! Note Ryk passed out!

Ryk feeding his daddy Cherrio's...it was freaking adorable.

Building a Dog and Build-a-Bear at Midnight...yes random but awesome.

I love her....

2009-03-24T12:17:00.002-06:00

This isn't the greatest picture of me...but it is the ONLY one I have where Ms. Sass is actually looking at the camera. I miss my little weiner. Most of you know that I moved again...and I couldn't have my babe, so she is living with Grandma and mean Michael. It is seriously so freaking sad. I miss her...

Lazy

2009-03-24T12:10:00.002-06:00

Don't they look a little annoyed that they were woken up??

Steph's Shower

2009-03-19T14:03:00.004-06:00

So this last weekend my BFF/Sister was in town from Chicago. I love Steph more then anything and I am so freaking excited that she is prego! He and Ben are going to have the freaking cutest little boy in the world! (tied with Ryker of course!) I am so happy for her to be a mom...she will be amazing! Here are a few photos from the shower....okay so maybe there are more then just a few... :)

My favorites :)

Steph and her gorgeous mama

US :)

Just relaxing on the couch

Becks and I

My boyfriend and his hot mama

MoJo -- most adorable little girl at the shower

Dinner at Maddox after a long day and 4 hours of sleep...

Heather....

2009-03-16T10:04:00.001-06:00

Guess who is headed to Boise this weekend.....That's RIGHT!!! ME!!!! I'll be there Friday till Sunday and I better see your hot butt women! :)

Weekend Maddness....

2009-03-16T09:13:00.005-06:00

Chris was here for his annual ski trip. I took half day on Thursday and all day Friday off to ski with him and Kyle. We had a blast and took plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful views from Snowbasin. The second day some of the guys that moved into Kyle's old place took the day off as well and joined us on the mountain. It is always fun to ski with a big group, and I am pretty sure that they had as good of a time as I did. There are a bunch of pictures...so enjoy. Stay tuned for a Stephanie shower post to follow this week :)

HELLO!

2009-03-10T17:23:00.002-06:00

Well hello my friends. I have been somewhat of an absent blogger as of late. Maybe because I have been dealing with some things that were too personal to post about. So lets get this out of the way. No I am no longer engaged, I won't post about the details because I feel it is far to personal of a matter to spread to the whole Internet...But I will say it was the best decision for both of us in the long run.

Nothing much else has been going on in my life. It has been nothing but chaos for the last month or so...I am moving again! This time hopefully for a bit longer. You see when we decided to get married my landlord had someone that wanted to move into my place, so I was going to move home for a few months, then get a place...well now I am not getting married, so I don't have a house and can't move back in with the mother....so I am searching and have to move by Friday. The joys of being an adult! I am sure it will all work out though.

My favorite lady in the whole world is coming to visit me this weekend! Steph is prego, and so we are throwing her a baby shower! I am so excited! It is always amazing to have your best friend in town! Be prepared for pictures galore come Monday :)

Till then....

xoxo

Killing Time

2009-02-25T10:04:00.004-07:00

Okay so this is technically a Facebook Tag, but I thought I would do it on my blog instead since I have been a blog slacker...

RULES

1. You can ONLY answer Yes or No!

2. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages or comments you and Asks!

Now, here's what you're supposed to do... And please do not spoil the Fun. Copy and paste this into your notes , delete my answers, type in your answers and tag as many of your friends as you'd like to. Then see what happens

Been arrested? No

Kissed someone you didn't like? Yes

Slept in until 5 PM? Yes

Fallen asleep at work/school? Yes

Held a snake? Yes

Ran a red light? Yes

Been suspended from school? No

Totaled your car in an accident? Yes

Been fired from a job? No

Sang karaoke? No

Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? Yes

Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? Yes

Caught a snowflake on your tongue? Yes

Kissed in the rain? Yes

Sang in the shower? No

Sat on a rooftop? Yes

Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? Yes

Broken a bone? Yes

Shaved your head? No

Blacked out from drinking? No

Played a prank on someone? Yes

Felt like killing someone? No

Made your boyfriend cry? Yes

Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? No

Been in a band? No

Shot a gun? Yes

Donated Blood? Yes

Eaten alligator meat? No

Eaten cheesecake? Yes

Still love someone you shouldn't? No

Think about the future? Yes

Believe in love? Yes

Sleep on a certain side of the bed? Yes

Laundry

2009-02-14T11:46:00.001-07:00

Maybe she thought she was dirty?

Withdrawals....

2009-02-06T08:51:00.004-07:00

I am having Chicago withdrawals -- I miss this lady terribly :( And the news that makes this even sadder? I am too poor to go and see her... Good thing she will be here in 5 weeks.

Potty Training

2009-01-28T19:17:00.000-07:00

I guess you could say she is potty trained?

Girls Night Out

2009-01-14T15:24:00.002-07:00

After skiing with Tay on Saturday I met up with Steph and Beck. We headed out to see Bride Wars...and let me just tell you it makes me so grateful my best friends are all married! lol. It was so stinking funny! Steph Beck and I sat in the theater a good 30 minutes after the movie was over to chat and laugh, then we moved the party to Beck's house...I think they were wanting us out of the theater. We stayed up late chatting and nearly falling asleep on Becky's couches. I love these ladies and wish we could do this more often! Hint Hint Steph...Move back! ;)

After a long night this is how we felt....

House Warming

2009-01-14T15:04:00.004-07:00

So my fabulous wonderful beautiful friend Mindy threw me a house warming party! I had all of my favorite people there and they were so sweet and gave me wonderful gifts! I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends. Below are a couple of pics of the evening. Steph was in town so she was able to come! I love this girl she is seriously my sister and I love her more then words can say!

This picture is priceless because it has my best friends (Steph, Beck, Mindy and Staci) in it -- minus my Jessie. She wasn't able to make it.

Boots

2009-01-12T10:47:00.001-07:00

I think that they look better on him....

Skiing at the Basin

2009-01-12T10:26:00.003-07:00

I love my Taylor -- he is seriously one of my favorite people in the world to ski with! We have such a blast...well at least I do and I like to think that he does as well. Anyhow on Saturday I got him to head up skiing with me and we had a blast...here are a couple of pics of the day.

Ha ha he loves when I take his picture....

Trying to be tough...love it.

Determination

2009-01-11T19:55:00.000-07:00

She decided that she wanted something on the dresser -- so she jumped up there. Oh my.

Bachelor = OMG (Oh my Gosh)

2009-01-06T13:42:00.002-07:00

Are they serious??? Deanna?? She doesn't deserve him...what are they thinking? Something gives me a sick feeling that he could actually want her back. So sad.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-22T09:27:00.004-07:00

Yes it is possible that my dog totally hates me for doing this to her...but I don't worry too much about it because the second it is time to eat she'll love me again.

Oh It's Love....

2008-12-19T12:11:00.002-07:00

Isn't it a sight for sore eyes? Wednesday I went up skiing for the first time this season...and can I just say that it really is heaven being on the mountain. I can't think of any other moment that I am that happy. For early season the conditions were pretty good. As you can see below there is still a bit of brush...but hopefully it will be covered by the end of the this storm!!!

Sick/ Ski Day

2008-12-16T19:53:00.000-07:00

My boss says to me..."You look kind of pale maybe you should go home so you can be better for Thursday." So I said "good idea"...to which he replied walking away...."Make sure you don't run into a tree...."

Seriously do I have the best boss ever?

A thought to Ponder...

2008-12-15T18:38:00.001-07:00

If the Holy Ghost goes to bed at midnight what time does he wake up?

Guess Who...

2008-12-15T16:23:00.000-07:00

Guess who is getting sick??? I think it will hit me on Wednesday.....yes Wednesday sounds good....I already informed the boss I will be sick and I fully intend on taking advantage of this sickness on the mountain....Yes you heard me Canyons on Wednesday. Let me know if you wanna come.....

The way home

2008-12-08T15:40:00.001-07:00

This was the amazing view from the window of the plane taking off from Phoenix

Sydnee loves to lay on top of Kate in the car, I think it keeps her warm or something

She is so lazy she couldn't even really move, just turned her head annoyed that I was taking pictures of her again

This picture didn't turn out as well as I had hoped...you can barley see me....this is right before he kissed me back. lol

San Antonio

2008-12-08T13:37:00.003-07:00

For work I had a quick 3 day trip to San Antonio. We spent the days in meetings and the nights at the Riverwalk. We took a stroll up to the Alamo one night. It was pretty to see it at night...what a difference a year makes....last year I was here in October during the day. I tried to dig up an old picture but can't seem to find them.

Bullet holes in the Alamo

For one of our dinners we went to Dick's Last Resort. It is one of those restaurants that they are really rude and sarcastic to you. They put these hats on you that say different things and bibs. It was pretty funny, although our waiter was a bit crude. Below is my water...think he gave me enough straws? There were 45 to be exact.

If you have never been to the Riverwalk you should go, below is the Riverwalk at Christmas. Sorry the photo isn't that great, but it kind of gives you the idea with all the Christmas lights.

Addi --

2008-12-08T13:34:00.001-07:00

This is my cousin Nat's little girl Addi, these pictures were so cute I had to post them!

The Many Faces of Ryker

2008-11-24T16:45:00.001-07:00

Can you tell he started to get a bit annoyed with me?? lol. Such a stinking cute baby...love you Ry Ry.

Chicago -- Chicago

2008-11-17T14:34:00.009-07:00

So again I went to fabulous Chicago to see my Steph. This time I took along my buddy Staci...we had such a blast!

Day one: We took Staci to breakfast at the Bongo Room...it was delicious as always! Mmmm. Then we were off to the magnificent Mile for shopping. We hit up H&M and Forever XXI and scored some hot clothes at great prices! Afterward we stopped briefly at Meg's house and took in her amazing view, and we were off to Steph's...but not before we stopped at Choppers for Chocolate-Banana shakes. That night we had girls night at Steph's, Greys and pizza what more can a girl as for?

Day two: Breakfast at home. Then it was off to do errands. Steph's computer decided to die overnight, and if you know Steph, this is an emergency situation! So off to Best Buy we went! Luckily it was still under warranty! Then Steph had a headlight out, so we headed to Pep Boys to get it repaired. I was so confident and excited to show the ladies my mad car skills...but Steph's car is ridiculously difficult to replace the headlight in! In fact you have to take out the freaking battery to do it! So the guys in the shop were all too eager to help her out...then ask her out! Sorry guys she is married! Then it was off to Target for new purses. If you know Steph and I we have a TON of the same stuff, purses, jackets, shirts, skirts...so of course we got the same bag :) We then had an awesome girls night. I was finally able to meet Tiff and spend some time with Nicole! It was good food, great drinks, and amazing company!! Thanks Ladies! Tiff headed home so Steph, Stac, Nic and I grabbed some frozen yogurt and chatted a bit before calling it a night. Well at least everyone else did, Stac and I were not tired so we stayed up till 3:30 watching Lifetime movies...

Day Three: Breakfast at the Bongo Room again...Mmmm. We were lucky enough to score 4th row tickets to the Bulls game!!! Thanks to Craig's list and Steph's sweet talking! So we went to pick them up. Rested for a minute, got ready and headed out to the game.

Can You Say Guilty??

2008-11-12T11:43:00.003-07:00

So....

2008-11-12T11:39:00.002-07:00

So I get to see these girls in Chicago this weekend!!!! And I am very excited! :)

Let the Season Begin!!!

2008-11-07T09:55:00.000-07:00

She wanted to dress up as a Diva...

2008-11-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

They are in Love

2008-11-07T09:51:00.001-07:00

Depressing

2008-11-07T09:50:00.002-07:00

This is what I saw when I left to work this morning...they left with out me :(

Horrible

2008-11-03T16:21:00.002-07:00

I have really been a horrible blogger. With crazy days at work and doing 3 jobs in one, it leaves little time to blog. Add in doing really nothing but talking on the phone for hours on end :) and still recovering from being sick (yes it has been over 2 and a half weeks) there is nothing too interesting to say. I did however color my hair. I was feeling a little bored with the blond, so of course the most logical choice was to go with stop sign red...it is fun and sassy and already fading to pink. Lol. Guess I will be coloring it again shortly.

Oh My Tags....

2008-10-30T16:06:00.003-06:00

8 TV shows I enjoy watching
1. The Hills
2. Medium
3. Lipstick Jungle
4. Law and Order SVU
5. Dr. 90210
6. Gossip Girl
7. One Tree Hill
8. Samantha Who?

8 Things that happened yesterday:
1. Worked
2. Got almost caught up at work
3. Went tanning
4. Talked to Drew for forever -- thanks for diagnosing me :)
5. Played with Miss. Priss
6. Looked for condos
7. Day dreamed about ski season
8. Decided to get a new car

8 Things I am looking forward to:
1. Not being sick -- it's been two weeks
2. Being lazy tonight
3. Getting my hair done tomorrow
4. Seeing the cute little kiddies tomorrow for T or T
5. Chicago in 2 weeks!
6. Shopping at XXI Forever in Chicago
7. Seeing my Stephy!
8. Visits from strangers in November

8 Things I love about Fall:
1. Hoodies
2. SKI SEASON on it's way!
3. Cute jeans
4. Leaves -- so pretty
5. Cool weather
6. Crisp smell in the air
7. Pumpkin pie
8. Thanksgiving....Mmmmm

8 Things on my wish list:
1. A house
2. New car
3. Winter clothes
4. Bindings for my new skis!
5. Trip to Europe...
6. Pedicure
7. SNOW!!!!
8. And more snow...

People I am tagging:
1. Steph
2. Beck
3. Nichole
4. Mindy
5. Anyone who wants to...

TAG NUMBER 2......

6 quirky things about me
1. I hate the feeling of wringing out a wet wash cloth it makes me cringe
2. I hate all types of beans, except green beans because they are different
3. I hate the feel of carpet on my bare feet, so I usually always have socks on in the house even in summer
4. I wake up in the middle of the night just to put on chap stick
5. I have an eyelash fetish
6. I won't wear sandals unless my toes are freshly painted (minus the 2 times this year I had to)

Thrilling Weekend

2008-10-27T10:27:00.002-06:00

Friday night in celebration of Becky's actual birthday we went to dinner at Garcia's and to see Thriller. I had never been to see it before and was pleasantly surprised, it was sooo good! It was a blast to spend the evening with Beck and celebrate, I love this girl!

Palm Springs

2008-10-26T17:06:00.009-06:00

So between being sick for that last week and a half and crazy days and hours at work I have had no time to update. Anyhow, a week and a half ago I had the chance to go with the girls to Palm Springs in celebration of Becky's 27th birthday. The first day in Cali Steph and I met up in the early morning for a day in LA. We had a blast cruising all over the city (literally all over) I think we did a full circle of the city, all the while with out temperature gage in the VW Bug flashing at us. The day started out with a search for cheap designer jeans...but every place we tried to find had closed! Can you believe that? By the time we decided we were out of luck we were starving! Thus a new quest began...the search for In and Out. With out tummies filled we thought it may be a good idea to trade our cute little car in for something that wouldn't break down on us in the middle of the desert, we did have a 2 hour drive to Palm Springs that night...we traded our cute little convertible bug for a much more practical Saturn Vue (small SUV) and headed to pick up Becky's sister Heather from the airport. From there we headed to Manhattan Pizzeria at Manhattan Beach, Steph and I discovered this place last year when we can to LA for a weekend. They seriously have some of the best pizza!

Then we went to the pier to look at the water and enjoy the ocean air

Then it was FINALLY time to pick up our Beckers! Then we were off to Palm Springs. Along the way we stopped and got a milkshake to share for a pick me up little did we know how badly we would need it! You would think that with mapquest directions we could make it there with no issues...but we were wrong! 4 hours later we arrived at the condo. Day 2 we slept in and then went to brunch at this great place...delicious!

It was so good we went back the next day. Then we headed back to the condo for an afternoon at the pool.

That night we headed to the street fair that is held downtown every Thursday. They had all sorts of little shops and vendors lining the streets. It kind of reminded me of a mini Summer Fest. We enjoyed delicous carmel and chocolate covered apples...Mmmm. The next day I woke up sick :( I was pretty much worthless the rest of the trip. The girls went on an awesome hike and I slept. We went to the amazing outlets. I got pulled over in California for doing a California Stop...and we had a delicous dinner at Kobe. They had a great fish pond out front, with food to feed them. They would seriously almost attack each other for the food!

And then when we got back to the condo Steph drugged me....

It was so great to spend time with the girls! Thanks ladies, hopefully we can all get together soon again! xoxo

And I am off....Again...

2008-10-14T17:33:00.001-06:00

We are off to Palm Springs/LA in the morning for a girls weekend...stay tuned for pictures!

Winter?

2008-10-13T17:25:00.001-06:00

The weather man said we would have winter like weather -- well he was right we got 11 inches of snow at our house this weekend...

Sunday Night

2008-10-13T17:06:00.002-06:00

Last night I went over to Austin's for his mom's birthday dinner. So a little cheesy, but I love his family especially Dari his 5 year old little sister...she is adorable! We played a game of memory and Candy Land together...and can I say she kicked my butt at both, and I really did try! In memory she beat me 22 matches to 13. Anyhow after we got done playing she drew me a picture on her magna-doodle and wanted me to take a picture of her with it.

39 Days

2008-10-11T11:38:00.004-06:00

Only 39 days till he Basin opens....today it is snowing I am in heaven! (well besides the fact that I am working today) Here is a picture for your viewing enjoyment, the current conditions at the bottom of Needles at Earls Lodge...

Thoughts...

2008-10-09T13:34:00.002-06:00

Now that things have settled down a little and I can think a bit more clearly on the events of the week. It is very strange to think that just one week ago I had an interview for the job with RSRV, and today I am transitioning into the job. I have found that things in my life never seem to move slowly. Don't get me wrong I love it when I am not waiting around for things to happen. I generally know right off the bat whether or not I like something or someone, I have learned to trust that instinct. I am very excited about my new/old job, I sat in on 2 meetings today and it got me excited to be back in the "mix" of things. But I also had a sad realization today, I am going to miss my job. I am going to miss harassing Charlie every day, having Cody 3 feet away to complain to, and about a million other things...I guess over all I just feel very blessed that I have been so lucky with having such great jobs with such great people to work with and for.

Good Day??

2008-10-07T11:47:00.002-06:00

What constitutes a good day??? Well mine has been pretty dang good! Last year at this time I applied for a job, a job that I loved. I have been here for a year now and love the people that I work with, but have been longing to get back to the more technical side of things. So when my old job opened up at a promotion I was excited. I felt a bit torn because my currently job is a blast, but felt strongly that I should apply. I interviewed last week on Friday and tried to push it out of my mind of over the weekend. I knew that I had a heads up on the competition, since I had done the job for 3 years previously...but you never really know. Plus it was a little nerve racking being in a formal interview with 3 managers you know so well. Anyhow, today I came into work with the expectation of finding out about the job, but little did I know what the day had in store. First thing my current manager called me in and presented me with a nice raise and promotion! I was so excited! Then my old manager came over and called me over to his office, he then offered me the job. At this point I was in shock! I formally accepted the job, on the condition that I could help my current manager out until he found someone as wonderful as me ;) lol But really, I would never want to leave him in a bind so for now I have two jobs. The ironic part of this whole situation...that I will be going back to my old job one year and one day later then when I left...funny how things work out.

Conference Weekend

2008-10-06T10:52:00.002-06:00

We were lucky this weekend and had the opportunity to attend two sessions of conference. Austin's fabulous dad got us tickets for the Saturday PM session, so we took Becky and Doug with us. The session was amazing, my favorite talk was by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, he was so funny and such a sweet old man. Below is a picture of the four of us before we headed inside...I had the old gentleman behind us take the picture and he kind of cut Doug off...oops.

Austin and I had just planned on watching the Sunday afternoon session at his house, but my mom and Mike had extra tickets to the session so we went with them. I was bad and didn't take a photo of the four of us...but I did take one of the choir and the General Authorities...including the First Presidency. Unfortunately my camera wouldn't zoom enough to get a shot of President Monson :( Sunday afternoon session my favorite talks were by Elder Russell M. Nelson and President Thomas S. Monson. We are so blessed that we live so close that we can see our prophet speak in person....

SNOW!!!!

2008-10-06T10:36:00.002-06:00

IT SNOWED!!!! Granted it will probably melt today -- but at least it means the ski season is rapidly approaching....

Love Handles

2008-10-01T09:04:00.003-06:00

Who would have thought that your love handles could get so sore?!?! I went and saw the evil Adrianne last night -- jk jk -- he is not evil. I actually really like going and being tortured, I always feel so much better after, plus I can feel myself getting stronger. If any of you want some killer exercises for your fat under your butt, butt and core...let me know.

I lived through another night, I got back on Thursday....I just can believe how sore my LH are...but it sure is making work on my posture. (slouching makes it more sore)

Okay that is enough complaining from me!

xoxo -- the "to be" Buff One

ER Take 3.....

2008-09-30T14:05:00.004-06:00

This time it wasn't for one of the dogs....it was for me. Before heading to Pineview to take the dogs for a swim I had asked my mom for some Ibuprofen, I had some cramps going on and was in need of pain meds asap. Asked me how many I wanted, I always take 4 so she gave me 4...no biggie. After taking the dogs to the dam we headed back to Ogden for dinner at Austin's parents house. When we got there I realized that my hands and face were numb and I could barley stay awake. For some reason I had the realization to ask my mom if she was sure she had given me Ibuprofen, it then clicked in her head that she had Elavil (Generic Name: amitriptyline) in her pill bottle as well and had given me 4 pills of it instead. Mind you that my step father and her take a quarter of a pill to help them sleep at night. The Elavil and Ibuprofen look exactly the same, except the Elavil is a little smaller so it was an easy mistake. Anyhow, we called poison control and they said I need to go to the hospital to have my heart monitored due to the risk of cardiac problems that could arise. By the time we made it to the hospital I was so out of it I don't remember much. I remember having to drink this nasty charcoal crap, getting an IV, cold sticker things being placed on me to monitor my heart and the heart monitor on my finger falling off every time I moved while I was sleeping and someone putting it back on my finger every few minutes. Other then that it is all a blur, I don't even remember getting home. So after a long night in the ER and a day of sleeping/recovery I am as good as new! :)

Hopelessly In Love

2008-09-30T14:02:00.003-06:00

I am utterly and hopelessly in Love....with my New Skis....I got a new pair of Phat Luvs on Saturday!!! I heart my new skis! Let the snow fly!

Sunday Afternoon

2008-09-30T12:08:00.006-06:00

Sunday afternoon after church (yes I have been two weeks in a row!!) my mom, Mike, Austin and I decided to take all our dogs up to Pineview for a swim. The dogs had a blast! And since everyone always posts video of their kids, I thought I would post some of my "kid" :) Syd was so concerned about the other dogs being so far out in the water and not playing with her, so she would stand on the shore and bark at them -- it's so funny that she thinks she can boss them around.

And a few pictures for you viewing enjoyment....

Syd is annoyed because I woke her up...

Again she is annoyed because I am trying to make her pose for the picture

Bossing the the Goldens around...this is as deep in the water as she dared get...

Good News ---

2008-09-26T14:31:00.001-06:00

The trainer may have kicked my butt last night -- but I can still walk to day!!!

A Goodwood Lunch

2008-09-24T15:46:00.006-06:00

I heart my friends -- they are the best. Becky, Doug, Ryker, Mindy, Phatty and I went to Goodwood for lunch today...and just take a wild guess who our server was....that's right Austin!

Mindy and I

Becky and Ryker

Austin and ME!

The many faces of Phatty, he didn't want me to take his picture, but I did anyway multiple times! And how nice is he to carry Ryker out? Doug had to jet off to work in a rush...but is was nice to have him join our weekly lunch group!

Traitor....

2008-09-22T10:40:00.004-06:00

Saturday I went to the BYU game with the new boy in my life...Austin. I met Austin at Goodwood BBQ while at lunch with my boss...little did I know that my boss had totally set me up and had me there to show me off to the waiter (Austin). Anyhow, I put aside the guilt and agreed to go to the game and had a fabulous time...

I'm Not Dead Yet

2008-09-19T10:30:00.003-06:00

So I am not dead yet, although part of me kind of wishes I couldn't feel the lower part of my body. I started the ski class last night and I have a few observations:

1. The trainer guy is really hot

2. He is determined to kill me or make me cry

3. How am I supposed to concentrate with his beautiful brown eyes laughing at me the whole time?

4. I could barely walk last night -- this could be a very long 8 weeks

5. I better be in dang good shape after this voluntary torture...

6. Sitting all day is not good for the muscle soreness factor

So pretty much I hate and love that I am so sore. It means that I got my butt kicked which is excellent, but it also means my run today may be more of a limp shuffle...lol. Good thing I run where no one can see me. I am hoping it helps with the soreness. If not it is a good thing I am headed to Logan this weekend and can make someone rub my poor legs.

Training Update

2008-09-18T13:08:00.002-06:00

So far I am proud of myself -- yes I know it has only been two days but I have run both of those days. Yesterday I ran/walked 2 3/4 in under 30 minutes...and hopefully it will just go up from there. Tonight is ski training class....wish me luck!

Monumental

2008-09-17T21:55:00.000-06:00

This is monumental! She is actually sleeping in my bed tonight! And yes she sleeps in the covers with her head poking out on a pillow -- silly dog.

Training

2008-09-17T10:57:00.002-06:00

So I started training (again) last night. Okay can I call it training when I only ran a mile and a half? I know it isn't far, but I am on a training schedule that I run every day for 30 days to build up endurance. Yesterday was the first time running that I didn't get frustrated -- so I think I must be doing something right. I finished feeling like I could do more...it is very encouraging and actually makes me excited to go out tonight. My one regret...that I can't carry a camera while I run! While I was out last night I saw a whole bunch of deer! Weird thing they weren't afraid of me, they just sat there looking at me run. They must have got a kick out of me because they actually even turned around to watch me keep going. So Strange. But way cool. Anyhow I will head out again tonight -- wish me luck!

On another note -- so they can't back out!!!!! Steph, Becky and Mindy have all agreed to do the half marathon with me!!!! I am way stoked! Now if I can just convince Nic to come out....hint hint! Also, Aunt Holly.....you are invited too! At this point we are still looking into which one we will do, more then likely it will be spring though.

Warning

2008-09-16T16:30:00.003-06:00

Be prepared to hear me complain....I start "boot camp" for skiing tonight. This is what the email said as an intro to the class:

"This is a great clinic; Joel Hatch will be working on Balance, Agility, Speed, Injury prevention, Coordination and Strength (BASICS). For those of you who think you are in great condition, this guy will change your mind in a hurry!!! He will work muscle groups you didn’t know you had."

I did say I wanted to get my fat butt in shape...guess he's going to help me out with that. Also, figure I should post this so I can't back out. I am going to do a half marathon. I have too many commitment issues to commit to a full at this point. But once I do that half we will see how I feel about it. So let the training begin. And be prepared to hear my complain about not being able to sit, walk, lay or move....

xoxo -- the to be reformed couch potato

I miss Logan :(

2008-09-15T09:16:00.001-06:00

Sunday night I hung out with some old friends. Mergs and I had planned on getting together Sunday afternoon after my family stuff (my cousin's farewell). We ended up going to one of their friends grandma's property for a fire. It makes me miss living in Logan and being able to hang out with my friends every night :( The only draw back...late night made me late for work, not so bad, but now I have to work later tonight. Boo.

Mergs and I sitting by the fire

Mergs and Justin in their matching shirts purchased at Flying J

The Group sitting by the fire

Random things for a Friday

2008-09-12T08:29:00.004-06:00

-- I have been eating yougart for breakfast every morning this week....with a fork because I am too lazy to go to the breakroom to get a spoon.

-- I heart my new red shoes! Thank you Beck for opening my eyes to BOGO!

-- I am a looser and went to bed at 8:45 last night...who does that unless they are 82? (sorry no picture of this one)

-- I was able to hang out with one of my favorite Summit Park boys this week, and eat my new favorite obsession...brats. Who would have thought?? Such a beautiful view...and can you believe the leaves are starting to change?? It's about time to start praying for snow!

-- I was able to hang out with my dear friend Phatty this week, and we made the best Muddy Buddies ever!!! So delicious!!

A Virgin What?

2008-09-10T13:26:00.003-06:00

Ordering a virgin drink in Europe...not as easy as it sounds. I wanted a virgin strawberry daiquiri to sip while laying on the beach...not an easy thing to explain to the waitress. At first she said I don't think we can do that. We tried to say to just make it normal leaving out the alcohol, to which she responded -- "maybe we could just put a little" -- Oh my so after some debate this is what I ended up with...mind you it wasn't the best, but it was virgin and it was cold.

Greece Wrap up...

2008-09-10T10:50:00.002-06:00

I wanted to document my trip and my feelings before, during and after. Maybe I should have started doing this before I left...but I was so busy scrambling to get things together. I think before I left I was really just in shock, I booked my ticket 7 days prior to my departure, so I had a lot to take care of in a short amount of time between work briefings, getting extra hours in at the office, packing, packing and packing. By the time I actually made it on the plane I don't think I had come to a full realization that in a day I would be half way across the world. I have never been too far away from home, the furthest being Florida...so this was a new and slightly terrifying experience for me. I am a creature of habit, I like to have a schedule and familiar things. But with that being said I am also very random and spontaneous. Really who just buys a ticket and leaves the country in a week? (If I would have had my way I would have left 2 days later, but couldn't swing it with work) I think for the first few days of the trip I was in shock, trying to absorb as much of the experience as I could. At some points it felt like a fire hose. I would take time to just walk the streets in Santorini wandering in and out of little shop or sit on the beach with my iPod trying to process all my thoughts and experiences.

It is hard to put into words the things that I felt and realized. But one thing really sticks out, I am so blessed. I am blessed to have a great job that allows me to just take off when I feel like it. I am blessed to live in the US, we truly do not realized what we have. And I more then anything I am blessed to have such a great support system. Between my family and friends (Beck, Steph, Min) I seriously would be lost in my life. It was so hard to go a week with limited to no contact with them. It left me feeling completly exposed. Being in a forgien country with nothing familar or "safe" is a strange feeling. It was very trying for me to not be able to pick up the phone and call my mom.

I have found myself saying so many times in the past year I can't believe how much I have grown into myself, but this experience has changed me. I look at things just a bit differently. I can't really put it into words, but it would be safe to say that I feel like all the "parts" of me are finally coming together. And for the first time in my life I can see what I want more clearly then I ever have.

Greece in two words....Life Changing

Santorini

2008-09-08T11:53:00.005-06:00

The island is beautiful. That is really the only way to put it. Breath taking. The above picture is the Red Sand beach on Santorini. Santorini is a volcanic island so all the beaches but two are black volcanic sand. There was a little hike/walk into this beach and well worth it!

This is the light house on one of the tips of the island, there were some amazing views from this point.

This is the road from the port at Santorini...the drivers there are crazy, passing on curves. I may have found it more amusing had I not felt like I was going to puke.

A view from the light house. All the white on the other side of the island is houses!

Click HERE to link to more pictures of Santorini