5 more days.

In five days I will be on a plane home. 

I can't wait.

Mommasita... Papasan... here I come.

This was Christmas in 1994. We are big now, but we are going to have just as much fun as we did way back when. Bring it on. These next five days better fly by, cause boy am I ready.

It was a beautiful day.

I know I have been in Texas for, eh, roughly six months... but I think I am finally beginning to like it here. Today I realized Texas isn't ever going to be what Arizona was. Simply because my family will never be in the same house and I won't have all my high school girlfriends to do crazy things with, but they are all just a phone call away. And let me tell you... I probably call my mom 3-4 times a day. But, that's what helps me get through it all, and if that's what it takes... so be it. Today I went to church, loved every talk, loved every lesson, and loved everyone there. I guess I just didn't realize that life really is what you make it. If I just let myself enjoy it, then I will, but it's all in my head. And today my head did a little changing. It's about time. I'm ready to enjoy life here. A new year is right around the corner, and what better time then right now to make goals. Goals that I plan on really keeping. Being positive, and making the most out every situation and every day because every day happened for a reason. I am here for a reason. All I have to do now, is figure out what that reason is. Also... Tonight I went to "Pie Night" at my bishop's house. I am just really grateful for everyone in my new ward. It has taken a little while to warm up but finally I feel.... welcome and like I am not the new girl anymore. We watched the same video that they showed during the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional. The video is of Mary, and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so glad to be celebrating this Christmas season, and I am grateful for the opportunity we have to remember him and the beautiful life he lived.What a blessing. Today was a beautiful day.

p.s. I made this. White chocolate covered popcorn with m&m's and pretzels. Yum

my life, makes me laugh.

I am pretty sure 98% of the time I spend with Pasha (roomie) we just laugh. About anything and well, everything. Either we are both super funny, or we are easily amused and just get a kick out of just about anything. If you ask me, laughing is one of the best ways to fill your spare time, or better yet... all your time. Well, since its been forever and a year (2 weeks) since my last post I better fill you in on the lovelies of some special times I had. First off, can I just say BEST ROOM MATE EVER. Yes? Ok. BEST ROOM MATE EVER!!!!

She surprised me with pink and silver balloons all over my room for my big 20th birthday. Woot! So cute, so thoughtful, and I SO loved it. 

She then took me on a surprise date to my most favorite place, Costa Vida and got me this most delicious sweet pork burrito. (which I have newly discovered that the sweet pork salad is THE WAY TO GO) This wonderful place of heavenly food is located an inconvenient 40 minutes away from home, but that's okay. We make the trip anyway. So worth it. 

We then went Christmas tree shopping. The trees at the tree farm were a little out of our price range so we ended up getting one from Walmart but it was just as pretty. And a good one hundred dollars cheaper. Still looks pretty. See...

we also decorated the rest of the house....

And we got new pillows for the couch....

Okay I swear I am almost done.

Lastly, I went Black Friday shopping. This picture explains it all. 

Also, I was 19 in this picture. Psh... I look so much older and wiser now. A whole.... eh.... 20 days later. 

I think I am done now. For tonight anyway.

Wing Stop & Costco

Best Birthday celebration ever. Cajun Boneless wings, and three bites of a ice cream bar dipped in chocolate and nuts was heaven. Oh, lets not forget the free samples and tour of Costco (the cherry on top right there). Thanks Victor. I never knew you were capable of such a thing. Seriously.

Off to work. Have a great day everybody.

a day of thanks, and family, and food. really good food.

It has been an incredible day. We woke up, watched the Macy's Day Parade, at a delicious breakfast... compliments of my Papasan. After dinner I decided I would take a shower. Except for there are like 20 people all sleeping, eating, and well... showering in the same house. Which means my shower was cold. Uber cold. And of course the only thing I wanted to so was crawl into bed ans get all snuggled up. It was amazing. Except for I fell asleep... and didn't wake up for hours. No one even woke me up. They just left me there. Needless to say, I am ready to party! (right now)

Let's talk about dinner for a minute shall we?  I didn't help. At all. Which makes it almost ten times more delicious. But I did do all of the dishes. With the help of the boys... their measly help. Don't worry everyone.. I took picture. Of the food. They make the best pictures. Always looking to mighty fine.

Doesn't it look great? It was.
I am sure everyone's was great. And before I go,
I just have to say...
Thank you.
Thank you Mom & Dad. For being the best and always loving me. Thank you for raising me to be who I am today. For always teaching me how to be responsible for my own self. Thank you Gram & Papa for having us here every year. It is one of my very favorite family traditions. I love you both! And I love seeing everyone every year. Thank you to my entire family. For being amazing. We always have the best time. All just a bunch of goof balls.  And thank you to my friends. You guys rock too.

& thank you to my Father in Heaven. For giving all of us the opportunity to be here today, and to become like him. Thank you to our brother and savior, Jesus Christ for sacrificing his life for us. For giving us the atonement so that one day we can return to them again.

xoxo
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Oreo cupcake anyone?

Made Oreo Cupcakes today. Obviously. 

They were for Stephie. (foreign exchange student from Norway)

They were a hit. And a total success. 

The Oreo in the actual cupcake was the perfect touch. 

Make them. 

Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

1 package Oreo Cookies, regular size

1 package Mini Oreo Cookies, for decoration (optional)

1 package chocolate cake mix (mix according to directions on box)

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature

3 3/4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

cupcake liners

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix packaged cake mix according to directions (do not bake). Line cupcake tins with liner, place a regular size Oreo cookie in the bottom of each liner. Take 1/2 of remaining cookies and chop coarsely and add to cake mix. Fill the cupcake tins. Bake for 15 minutes (or according to box directions). While cupcakes are baking make the frosting.

Cream together butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla, then add powdered sugar slowly until blended well. Chop remaining regular-sized Oreos very fine (I put the cookies in the food processor instead of trying to chop them up super fine and it worked out really well). Add to frosting. After cupcakes have cooled frost and decorate with Mini Oreos.

New Design

New blog design!

I'm in love...

With this.

& this.

& this...

& this........

Should I go on? Maybe tomorrow. Good night. 

P.s. I made a pie tonight with two super cool people. & Church rocks. So does Mariah. Yay for phone calls. Life gets a little better and better everyday. 1 day till I see my favorite fam bam ever. Yee!

thank you smart crafty people.

These are incredible. Seriously I'm in love with them. I want to make them so bad. Bad enough that I am about to hop in my car and drive the whole five minutes to Walmart (the only store open at this hour) and buy materials for this lovely little project. Simply because tomorrow is Sunday, and well... that means lazy, crafty, have fun with myself day. And I must be prepared. You should make some too. That way we can both have cute things. HERE She shows you step by step. Lucky us. 

You know what else you should do? THIS.

I am seriously amazed by people in this world. They are so smart. And let me tell ya. I am so glad they share their smartness with us. Cause now we can pretend we are smart too. Yay for crafty smart people who make this world was cooler. 

we are family.

I have the coolest family. Not kidding, they are America's most wanted family. But too bad cause they are mine. Sorry kids, maybe next time. 

My parents: So in love. Sometimes I have to cover my eyes, and ears... at the same time... but I am so grateful. For parents who love each other so much. And who love their little kiddos. Who aren't so little anymore. Thanks Mom and Dad. For raising me right. For always teaching me how to love others. And how to be a hard worker, how to have a positive outlook on life, and how to laugh my head off. 

I can't wait to see them. Only 3 days. 

We will spend the whole 48 hours we have together snuggling, laughing and being awesome. Love you guys. to be continued...

too tired to blog.

I had to close tonight... I am sleepy. But I want to get married. Is that weird? I think I am going to go dream about it.

also.... can I have this ring? PLEASE.

And can I wear this?

one more thing....
I want to do it here.

thank you.
sweet dreams...

Holidays Schmolidays.

I'm a Google freak. I am obsessed with Googling. I'd say it is without a doubt one of my most favorite hobbies. Are you all aware of the incedible-ness of Google? Cause I am infatuated. I am in love. With Google everyone. Wanna know why I am so obsessed? I can get any idea and any kind of inspiration with the click of  a button. Or like six, but whatever. I am so excited about the holiday season. I have been Googling my little heart out. Getting inspired for this wonderous holiday season. I want to decorate and bake and sing and create! Roomie and I are going to host an "Ugly Sweater Party". We figure if we are stuck here we might as well make it worth while!

Check out this ADORABLE felt garland... I will definitively be ordering some of this lovely-ness.

I actually think I will just order some felt balls (since I really dont feel like making them myself) and make my own garland. That way I can pick and choose my own colors... yee!

I decorated my room a little today... Its still not done but it is definitely on its way to completion! Thank goodness. It is so much more fun to hang out it when it's decorated. Maybe I'm just weird... eh whatevaaaa. Here it is..

I think I am going to go hit the gym before I head to work. Lovely days for everyone I hope! xo

Kimberly Michelle James.

She thought I forgot her. BUT I DIDN'T. I simply talked about my day... not my weekend! But she is right. Everyone should know how much I love the guts out of this girl. She visited me yesterday. She is amazing. I really am blessed to have such an amazing friend as she. Kimmy... I love you! And I really love snuggling with you. Move in with me? Help me love my life? Thanks.

it's blog time everyone.

Today was a strange day. I think mostly because my emotions were all over the place. But I think I have finally gathered them all. I had to call out of work today. The last few days my tummy has decided to be in knots and hurt me so bad. Honestly the pain I have been in is indescribable. It is so miserable. But when I OD on Ibuprofen it usually helps subside the pain enough to let me be somewhat productive. This morning when I woke up I could hardly get myself to walk to the bathroom, but somehow I managed to make it to grocery store for about 15 minutes before it was completely necessary to lay down. Eh, hopefully I will be alright in the AM.

So... I bought ingredients to make Gluten-free cupcakes today! My lovely little roomie, Pasha is extremely sensitive to Gluten so every time I make something yummy... she never gets to have any. So this time I decided to make it Pasha-proof. I found the recipe here. After making the batter I tried some... YUCK. Seriously gross! But! The finished product was actually really yummy! I loved them! I was so excited.

ta-da! The finished product everyone!

Anyway. After all those shenanigans and after a few episodes of criminal minds I got to talk to Mariah. We talked for while and just caught up on life. Every time I talk to her I just want to go move to Utah and be right by her cause she is one of my very most favorite people in this entire world. If I could hug attack her right now I would be so for it. regardless of what she wanted. ha.

Lastly... I was all of a sudden feeling crafty and creative so... I whipped out my hot glue gun, some ribbon, and my lap shade and decked the heck out of it. Some people may think I am nuts and that I may have potentially ruined my lamp shade but honestly.... I really like it. It gives my room the little kick in the behind that it needed. If you tell what you think... I may love you forever.

                                                                        Light off.......

                                                                         Light on......!

Kinda cool? Yay? Nay?? ha. Whatever.

first off... Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone had a very Happy Halloween. Every year of Halloween that I can even remember my Mom has always made cornbread and chili. She decorates for Halloween like its Christmas, and she makes the cutest vegetable tray with all sorta of Halloween signs. She makes it the best holiday. Even though the tradition didn't continue this yeas, due to all the kids growing up and heading out I want my Mommy to know how much I LOVE that tradition. And one day.. when I have a family I really hope I can be that cool. And, although, I can't say I did anything too festive but I still had a good day. I was off work the last couple days and i definitely enjoyed catching up on some much needed sleep and being some-what productive. My friend and I decided to drive around downtown and check out everyone's costumes except for here's the catch! We didn't see one costume. Nope. Not even one. So we just rented a movie, grabbed a pizza and stayed in for the night. Worked for me! I figured I needed to have a little bit of spirit. So I dressed up at a Ninja Turtle... ha! Anyway... It's been a good & slightly productive day today but tomorrow is my first day of "dining room clean-up training". Which means I have to be at work very early. And at this rate I am looking at only a few hours of sleep. So... it's ta-ta for now. Oh and.. by the way...I love funny people.

Life is Good.

Seriously I don't know whats wrong with me. I completely abandoned my blog for a whole like 2 months. NOT COOL. But, since I now have to make a total come back... I figured what the hay! Let's revamp this thing. It's nothing special. Mostly because I have no idea how to get all fancy pants with my blog but this nice change will do for now. So not that anything super exciting has happened in the last couple months (therefore making my abandonment not too bad) I supposed i will just start with today. It was a great day. Mostly because...


1. I got off work early. Which typically I like to get more hours but today I got to spend time with my roomate Pasha. (maybe i should recap a bit?)
        side note:  I moved into my own town home. Pasha is my roomate... we love it... it's perfect. Capeesh? I will post pictures laterrrr. k, moving on.

2. We got a kitchen table. Which means... no more dinners on the floor. HALLELUJAH.

3. We had a fun night with some new amigos from our ward. Which also happens to be super great because now we aren't total loners... just a little bit.

*this post was really written yesterday. So... it isn't exactly accurate. But that's okay. No one really cares anyway.

Also... One more thing... Me and Pasha went to the gym tonight (WOO) and I am about to be so sore cause I actually did work. She taught me new things. I would be a big fat piece of lard without her. Oh and... Even though we don't love Texas as much as we wish we did... we are gunna stick it out for awhile, that is until we can come up with a better plan. Life is good.

Holy Craziness.

The last few days of my life have been completely consumed with driving and moving. And... driving and moving... and well, driving and moving. You see, torturous trek from good ol' Arizona alllllll the way to Texas is a riddonculous 19 hours. That is not including the fifteen million stops I had to make because my car decided that it did not want to cooperate. Silly thing. I have decided, two-hundred dollars later that all the mechanics I talked to may think I am crazy but I am right. My car guzzles oil like it is gasoline. Which can't be a good thing. SO looks like I gotta go get it checked out again. 

But aside from all that chaos, I am safely back in Texas. But I moved again. I live in Fort Worth now. Which is about an hour away from Dallas... (where I used to live). I love Fort Worth. It is such a homey little place. It makes me feel like I might actually get used to living here. Coming back from Arizona was difficult. The second I drove away I started to realize how much I am going to miss that place. For some reason I kept thinking "I'll be back.." but, in reality I won't be. Texas is home now. I guess I better suck it up and get used to it already. 

And on an exciting note...! I got to talk to Mariah yesterday. Which made me miss her even more. AND tomorrow is my store party! Cause the new IN-N-OUT in Fort Worth opens on Thursday! This is going to be so super duper! But that also means that tomorrow is going to be hectic... and craziness... so off to bed I must go. Golly. 

discover your talents.

How cool would it be if you were good at everything? Super cool... I know. But you see that's not exactly the way thing work around here. As most of you little fellas know we all have our own talents. And we are supposed to discover those talents throughout life.

So here is my question for you. Is a talent something that you are naturally a rock star at? Or does working and working and working at something until you have gained that skill count as a talent? Because I am pretty sure the majority of my "talents" are more of skills. Things that I may be good at now... but I most definitely was not good at to begin with. This has been something I have wondered for while now. I decided I better do a little research. Lucky me, LDS.org is bomb dot com for this kind of stuff. Here is what I found.

Guess what? Talents are to be developed. Lesson learned. We may all be a little more talented than we realize. Being kind to someone, doing service, or something as simple as smiling is a talent. It can be used to brighten someones day.

So to all my little missionaries out there. You guys are talented. For being so strong and so courageous to go out in the middle of a completely stange and unfamiliar place and teach the gospel. To share Christ's message with all who will listen. You will be so blessed. Not only for developing your talents, but for sharing them. With the world, and for bringing them unto Christ. I am grateful for all of you. This last week I have said goodbye to four missionaries. All the handsome young men I went to high school are leaving and serving. I am so proud of them. It is unreal... the feeling of love I have for each of them. Good luck boys. You're all in my prayers. xoxo

That's all.

p.s. discover your talents.

p.s.s. Arizona rocks. 

Airports.

I'm on my way home. Yup. Better believe it. Arizona... here I come! So I started off in the Dallas airport and now here I am stuck in Albuquerque for the next hour of my life. But I'm not complaining because this will all be so stinkin worth it very very soon. The flight here was a breeze. Don't remember a thing. I was zonked. Now I am awake. Wide awake. And freezing. This place is like a freaking igloo. Please tell me why they feel it necessary to blast the AC right now. My lips are turning blue. 

I used to think flying was some awesome adventure. Now its just a more convenient pain in my side. Although, I gotta admit. Some pretty interesting people to watch here. So far we've got...

1. Two old people discussing the comics in today's newspaper.

2. A family arguing about the pineapple they purchased this morning for a dollar. 

3. Girl in a red shirt giggling one the phone. 

4. Dude in yellow shirt thinking way too hard about his crossword puzzle.

5. Another dude scarfing down Mexican food at 9 in the morning. Suit yourself...

6. And then there is me. Being the ultimate creeper. Oh, and freezing my butt off.

I think I am going to go see if they have any jackets for sale. 

Did I mention I am freezing??

Happy Birthday Psycho Mommy

It's my mom's birthday today. I don't think anyone could every know how much my mom means to me. Moms are amazing. She goes through so much. For me and for all her kids. She is the one who makes the whole show go on. She is the most caring, and loving person I know. She puts up with all my midnight phone calls and all my drama. She comforts me from miles and miles away. People always tell me how much I look like my mom. And how alike we are. That is one of the best compliments anyone could ever give me. But it's true. We have so many of the same characteristics. The same features. The same interests, and talents. But if there is one thing I hope I can do just like my mother... It is to serve the way she does. To treat others with the same love she does. To be as Christ like as she is. She is the most incredible example to me. One day, I want to be like her. 

Mommy.... I wish I could be there with you today. I wish I could hug you tight right now. I love you mom. Today you are one year more beautiful than you ever have been. I really am... the luckiest girl in the world.

Happy Birthday Mommy.

Love, 

Psycho Baby

1..2..3.. days & I can hardly wait.

The big day is almost here. The day I get to see my family, my friends, my car, and my home. Although I do live in Texas now, I still consider Arizona my home. One of them, that is. As long as my family is there, it is home. They are home. Not the place. 

Today I called in sick to work. Any idea how much I hate doing that? SO much. It makes me feel like the worlds biggest wimp. Yup, that's right. the award goes to me. "Whitney the Wimp" Has a nice ring to it. But, this tummy was not having it today. And the head...well it was about to burst. Still is actually. But besides that I think

I've got a few things on my mind right now....

1. Madalyn Mae, thanks a lot for getting me completely hooked on Army Wives.

2. Where is Parker going to go on his mission? 

3. I have got to send Elder Whitlock a letter soon or he is going to kill me. 

4. In 3 days I get to go home for a week long visit.

5. On Sunday, I am giving the closing prayer in Sacrament. Scary.

6. Last night Preston Merchant and Wesley Monahan unexpectedly skyped me. And it rocked.

7. I want to see Harry Potter so stinkin bad!

8. I miss my roomie. 

9. My dad is the coolest cat around.

10. I really wish I was moving to Utah. But I'm just going to push that thought out.

Mariah Lee Martinsen

Around 7 years ago I met one of the most incredible people in this world. And today, well... it's her birthday. I really really want her to know how much I care about her. How much she means to me. We have been through a lot together. We have had ups and downs but we grew up together. Literally. We went through some of the most experimental years of our lives together. We entered the 7th grade together. Side by side. And when she wasn't there...I didn't know what to do, so I would call my mom and make her come get me. We went to Eagles Arie together. We danced together. And we competed against each other. And we fought each other. And we got jealous of each other. And then, we laughed with each other. We did unmentionable things together. We went to Disneyland together. And then, we graduated with each other. We packed and we moved away from each other. We  For some reason, not matter how long it has been, Mariah and I can reconnect like we were with each other yesterday. I miss her. More than my own word can describe. I look up to her so much. She is so strong. And beautiful. And talented. She has so much going for her. I am so happy for her. And I wanted her to know that. I love you Miah.

Happy birthday. 

xoxo

Whit.

Choose the Right.

I feel like I owe my blog an apology.

Dear Blog,
I am so very sorry. From the bottom of my little heart for completely neglecting you this week. I feel awful. And I promise I will do my very best to avoid letting this ever happen again in the future.
Sincerely,
Whitney

I did something very "big girl" yesterday.
Yup.
Like super duper big girl. Kinda like the most big girl thing I have ever done in my entire nineteen years if life. Are you ready? Hold on tight...
I bought a car! In full! Woo!
If there were words to describe how ridiculously stoked I am then I would use them. But there just isn't. There are actions though. The jumping up and down, screaming at the top if your lungs, and uncontrollable giggles kind of actions. I am just so happy. I did one of the big girl things I have been saving and saving to do for quite some time.

Enough of this car talk.

I am thinking I really need a CTR ring. I used to wear my moms ring from when she was way younger. It was all gold. And I was sorta obsessed with it. But once upon a time I left it by the sink while I was washing the dishes and I forgot about it. So she took it and hid it from me. Sad day, let me tell ya. I miss that ring. A whole lot. Therefore I am going to buy one. My very own gold CTR ring. The only problem is i want the exact one my mom has.... and I cant find it online anywhere. Gosh dangit I do not like to settle.....

So here is my idea. What do you think of this?

I get this. And I have CTR engraved on it. I'm thinking I really dig this idea. It isn't real gold, just plated but hey. It's cute right? right. Imma just go for it. Worse comes to worse... Im out 20 bucks. I think I can handle it.

It's official. I'm a Dallas girl now. Woo!

It was an incredible day. If you don't mind...I think I will give you a little synopsis. Just because I feel so happy inside.

So to start off my day I woke up a little too early and attended a little too boring of a store meeting. But it's okay because I got Starbucks so all was well. After that super boring meeting finally ended I had another meeting. The only different... I was super nervous and excited for this one. And let me just say, this was the fabulous beginning to my super great day. The meeting went well. Long story short, I am officially transferring to the Fort Worth, TX store. I was so scared out of my mind that he would tell me I couldn't go to the store. But look at me now, I'm makin paperrrrr. Just kidding, well...sorta.

Guess what? After that meeting... I hung out with this friend and we had a super fun time. We walked around the mall...drank Jamba Juice & he treated me to a nice BBQ lunch. I sure don't mind that he is super funny too. I love funny people. Cause they make me laugh. Obviously.

Here we go. It's almost over. I swear, hang in there kiddos.

My super dang awesome room mate/friend/sister girl and I went to the "Taste of Dallas". It was so stinking cool. We just ate food... for hours on end! And we won sunglasses. Oh, and lets not forget about my pathetic attempt to do pull ups for the marine guys. But it's ok. They gave me a little necklace thing. Kinda like a pitty..."well at least she tried kinda deal". And I got a Rangers jersey, and a Joe's Crab Shack t-shirt that says "Bite Me". That one made me giggle. Silly restaurant.

And well. That's about it.

I'm just grateful. To have to opportunity to be here in Texas. And for the most incredible people I have been graced with. Even though it is so hard and I miss my family so much its indescribable. But, I know I am supposed to be here. I'm a Texas girl now. Yee-ha. Ta ta for now.

roomates.

i hate when my life gets so utterly consumed with work and I feel like I have no time to dedicate to my poor little blog. I promise I think about you often blog. I always wish I had time to post...but sometimes my eyes just can't stay open anymore. Like last night...

My roomate.

Lets start out with a little bit of a biography. Her name is Parisa Satvat Salehi. She is from Iran. She speaks a really cool language....but i can't remember what it is called. She eats a lot. She loves pizza. She likes to be messy. Candles are becoming quite an obsession, and she doesn't even realize it. She went to cosmetology school... yippee! (she is going to do my hair) She is gorgeous. And she is a huge dork. Oh... and we tip vans.

So last night we walked to 7-11. All stoked because we were going to Red Box to get ourselves a movie. SO we got it.... and we went home....and we put it in.... and we got all cozy on the couch....and BAM. There I went. Into dream land. It's like my eyes hurt so bad they just couldn't stay open. wort part is I started sleep texting. And we all know how that goes.

Miss Jordyn Lynn

I miss you. And I love you. Oh and World.... Jordyn wanted me to say hi. To you, love her. Allllll the way from New Zealand. Feel lucky. She is the greatest.

Saw this today...

"When butterflies are in love... do they feel humans in there stomach? "

 i loved it. a whole lot.

(thanks Breea)

So I am trying uber hard to be optimistic. So right now I am going to list 5 things that drive me nuts. Get them out of my system. After that... to compensate for my negativity I will list 10 things I love. Hopefully this works out. Here we go.

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1. Tummy aches that feel like knives

2. My raspy voice 

3. Living so far from my fam bam

4. flakey people

5. being tickled

<3

1. meeting super rad new people

2. celebrating birthdays

3. dancing like a crazy person. cause i might be a little crazy

4. cars that you don't have to be twenty-one to drive.

5. my roomate. she kinda rocks a lot. 

6. hugging my mommy & my daddy

7. i love love love when i can't stop smiling. its the best feeling in the world.

8. being tan. except i'm not really that tan anymore. 

9. cold rooms where you need lots of blankets to snuggle up in.

10.  blogging. honestly I have no clue why. who knows if anyone even reads it!? it just makes me happy. it's kinda ridiculous.

im going to have a good day tomorrow. watch out everyone. im on fiahhhhh!

Mr. Brodale

 how annoying are side ways pictures? Super annoying, i know. but...it wont let me rotate it.

Sometimes you just need a best friend, ya know? I don't really have a specific reason... but right now I could use a best friend. I wish Parker was here. Cause let me tell you, Parker... He is the greatest friend anyone could ask for. I miss his hugs. I miss his little pep talks. And I really miss how he would stay up with my till four in the morning making muffins. Or go coupon shopping with me and my momma. Who wants to know a few great things about parker? Alright. Awesome. Here goes nothin.

he tries to help someone every single day

he is the most selfless person I know

he is handsome

he is going to be the best missionary

he is the grandest friend 

he loves chocolate muffins

he is honest

he lives with my family... and I'm jealous

he has the most incredible testimony of the gospel

he gives super bomb digity hugs

i miss him

he would probably deny every nice thing I just said about him

he smiles all the time

he is mexican tan

he is so much fun

he makes me smile all the time

Parker Brodale this post is dedicated to you. Miss you, Love you.