P.S. I'm in LOVE

with these sexy guys AND this movie!

My friend Lisa gave me 10 premiere tickets to see this movie on Monday at The Gateway. So, I took the whole family to see it. We went to the Olive Garden downtown before the show. I got the stuffed chicken marsala (which I'm in love with too). We were kinda celebrating Christmas because Chelsey and Zach are leaving for Hawaii tomorrow. I love hanging out with the fam, especially when there's good food involved. Anyways, back to the movie...OH MY GOSH! It was really, really good! It's sad but oh so good! No one really knew what it was about but were all pleasantly surprised. Remember to take a box of Kleenex! I had a headache afterwards from fighting the ugly cry. We all had tears streaming down our faces. It comes out this Friday and I really want to see it again. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it all week.

Step into my office

My Dad, Ryan and Courtney surprised me at work with some "U of U" balloons and a cute card.

Thanks Guys!

A poem

I found this beautiful winter poem and thought it might be a comfort to you. It was to me and it was very well written, I hope you enjoy it too.

"Winter"

By Abigial Elizabeth McIntyre

Sheet* it's cold!

THE END

*This word replaced a naughty word that sounds similiar to this one.

Proudest Moment

Da-dadada-daaaaaa-da (graduation song). I'm done! Ahh! I just finished my last final/class/semester. This is officially one of the proudest moments of my life. I'm going to do the whole cap and gown thing in May but if anyone feels like they need to congratulate me or give me presents NOW...I won't mind:) Teehee, I'm joking. Wow, its definitely been a crazy journey. Three different schools, two different majors and a two year break. It's hard to believe that I'm actually done. Waaaaahoooooooo!

Currently Reading

Now that school is almost over, I'm so psyched to get back to doing some of my favorite hobbies...like reading. I want join or start a book club. Does anyone already have one? Can I join? Or does anyone want to read with me? I never been in a book club before, SO I don't know book club etiquette. However, I can offer my oh-so-wise (teehee) insights. I get really excited when I discover something great. I feel like I have to share my discoveries with everyone/anyone. AND, this book is one of them. Well, I hope! I'm just about halfway done and it's delightful and inspiring. I hope the ending is just as good as the beginning. It's a quick read so hop on my bandwagon!! The next book I want to read is:

I'm frustrated

SAY WHAT?

I know, I know...how could I feel frustrated when it's the season of Christmas joy? I dunno...but I do.

Frustration leads to venting (I'm wondering why I am writing this so EVERYONE can see it, maybe someone has some good advice for me???)

Well, I'm coming to the end of a very trying year and four months. Yes, I'm just about finished with school. Don't get me wrong...I'm SO happy this is over and done with . But here's why I'm frustrated: You'd think I'd know what I'd want to do with my life! Yep! I'm just as confused today as I was a year and four months ago. PSST. In my dream world I was hoping I would find my future hunky husband my last semester of school, get married in the spring, have a honeymoon baby and never have to work a real job again.

** Caution: In the following sentences I'm whining in a really high pitched voice**

Because life never goes as planned...I now have to figure out WHAT COMES NEXT. What does come next? I'll tell you what comes next...huge life decisions! Decisions, that will hopefully get me to my Happily Ever After. Deep down I know everything will work out. I'll find that job I'll tap dance to every morning, I'll find a really good guy/best friend to spend forever with and I'll have ridiculously cute babies BUT until then I guess I'm a little scared and confused. Life!

Just in case dreams really DO come true, I gotta put this out there. Matthew...YOU...com...plete...ME!

I made a total elf of myself

Click on this link below for a little treat!!!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1198421966

I heart good movies

my mom, courtney and i saw this in the movie theaters when it first came out. it was only playing at jordan commons and only one showing a day. i don't know why, i thought it was cute, creative and quirky. however, i didn't appreciate the fact she was having an affair! i think the movie would have been even better if they changed the marital status of the doctor. i watched it again yesterday, and just like the first time, i had urges to become a professional pie baker or at least buy a pretty and shiny kitchen aid mixer.

fyi: adrienne shelly, the actress in the movie who wears the funky glasses, actually wrote and directed the movie. she was murdered in her n.y apartment before it was released at the sundance film festival. really sad! she never got to see her work up on the big screen.

Fighting Burnout

I know I've posted this picture before BUT it completely represents how I feel about school right now...tired, annoyed, fed up and completely BURNED OUT. Only two weeks left!!!

Thanksgiving Highlights

1. Unfortunately, being in the basement when my uncle thought HE was the only one in the basement and hearing him rip the loudest tootertwinkle. lol. I couldn't look him in the face for the rest of the night.

2. Eating tons of yummy food but not over doing it.

3. Going to see Enchanted with the entire Bell clan Thanksgiving afternoon.

4. Watching the entire first season of my new favorite TV show Friday Night Lights with Courtney. I now have a crush on several fictional characters. All I gotta say is Riggins is fetchin' hot stuff. Watch it!

5. Thinking about doing homework but not actually doing any of it.

6. Seeing August Rush with good friends. I really liked this show! It had a good message and good music. I've already downloaded a couple songs.

Highlights reviewed: Basically, I sat around all weekend eating food and watching the boobtube. I think my fatass (pronounced fa-toss) is permanently molded in the couch. Ahhh *sigh* what a GREAT weekend.

I'm thankful for my FAMILY!

***Warning: this post contains sappy material. Readers discretion is advised.***

I’m dumbfounded. I really don’t know what I did to deserve such a great family! They are my best friends, my loudest cheerleaders and my rock. For starters, I have the greatest parents. I’ll be forever grateful for the sacrifices they have made to see me and my siblings succeed in life. They’ve cheered me on in my successes and cried with me during my disappointments. They’ve pushed me to be better even when I didn’t want to be pushed…which I’m so grateful for. They’ve listened to my wacky ideas and my complaining with open ears. Gee, I really am so lucky and thankful! I really would be lost without them...I luv ya both!

My little brother: I love this little man. He constantly cracks me up! He calls himself Kade Leno, there are so many hilarious stories I will have to post. I remember the night my mom announced she was pregnant with him. I think we all cried, Ryan and I because we were so embarrassed and Chelsey and Courtney because they were so excited. Now I can’t imagine my life without him. He’s so lovable. I love Kader because: we cuddle, play tag, watch TV together, ride our old yellow two-seater bike around the neighborhood and he's always there to give me a big hug at the end of an ugly day.My little sisters: It really doesn’t register that they are “younger” because they are so smart and wise. Chelsey IS all grown up and has managed to find a fabulous hunky husband named Zach (who is ALL that AND a bag of chips). I really admire both lil sisters. I see how they’re reaching their goals and it inspires me to do the same. We have a lot of the same passions and hobbies. And, you know when someone just “gets” you? Well, they do. I love spending time with them whether it’s going to the movies, window shopping at boutiques, talking on the phone or sharing the water tube at Lake Powell. Gosh! I sure do love them…I hope one day I’ll be just like them! My big brother: My dad and brother have set a very high standard for my future hunky husband. If I could find someone with just half their qualities…I’d be a lucky lady. I work with Ryan and I am continually amazed of his patience! I've very rarely seen him angry. He’s mostly just a big goof ball and I really love it. I think the smartest thing he’s ever done was marry Marci. Oh and how I love the both of them! I am so pumped to be an aunt. I’m already stocking up on gum.

I'm in Heaven

Should I feel stupid for tearing up while watching Celine on Oprah yesterday? Yes, I should...BUT I don't! I'm proud of my geeky allegiance to Celine Dion. She just released a new cd today--Taking Chances. I became a devoted fan when I first heard The Power of Love playing while skating at the 49th Street Galleria for my 10th birthday party. I bought my first cassette tape-- the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack so I could listen to Tale is Old as Time. Foxy Brown and I would listen and sing along to albums Lets Talk about Love and Falling into You while playing Nintendo. I can listen to If That's What it Takes repeatedly without EVER getting sick of it! The song I'm Alive reminds me of my spring semester of my freshman year in college. I can go on and on, every song has a memory. So CHEESY...I know! I love her new single Taking Chances you can listen to it HERE.

TGIF

Hallelujah! I've survived this week! The church is true...the book is blue!!! SO, since I'm giddy that I no longer have piles of homework, I've decided to pass along some random silliness. I found this HERE on one of my new favorite blogs.

1.YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) -Coco Altima
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) -Chunky Monkey Somoa
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) A-Cam
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) -Red Dog
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) -Deidre Murray
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) -Camas ???
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) -The Green Dr. Pepper
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) -DeVaughn David
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy) -Amor Amor Caramel
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) -Deidre Randal
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) -Nordick Naples
12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) -Spring Poppy
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) -
Strawberry Pantsy
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) -Oatmeal Maple
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) -The Scrapbook Sunshine Tour!

Delete Button

Ughh...I recently had a very awkward conversation! In my head I heard myself yelling "Shut up! NO REALLY stop talking!" But instead, word vomit continued to tumble out. The thing that gets me is I was aware of my lameness but couldn't stop it. To add insult to injury I can't remember how the conversation ended. This is probably because I've been trying to black it out ever since it happened. I do, however, have slight recollections of me pretending to hear someone over my shoulder and slowly turning away. I wish I could simply hit DELETE and call it good.


Speaking of DELETE buttons, I wish I could do the same for homework. If you don't hear from me again...it's because I died a slow and painful death of homeworkitis. It's a terrible disease that causes serious brain damage and massive weight gain. Prolonged symptoms have been known to cause death. Wish me luck!

24 Things to do before I turn 25

Wow, where have the years gone? I have exactly 5 months until I turn 25. Depressing! SO, instead of slitting my wrists I am going to try to accomplish the following items:

1. Graduate from College.
2. Pay off my credit card.
3. Find a permanent crush.
4. Become the world’s best aunt.
5. Run 5 miles without stopping. (ain’t no marathon)
6. Buy a whole new wardrobe.
7. Make more jewelry.
8. Finish scrapbooking my Europe trip.
9. Really start Photobooth Friday club.
10. Fill up my entire postcard book.
11. Buy some really trendy shoes.
12. Read the Book of Mormon.
13. Plan our next trip. Hmmm…where to go?
14. Go 40 days without sugar.
15. Go 40 days without bread.
16. Do something SO out of character no one will believe I did it.
17. Start digital scrapbooking.
18. Become the official cupcake queen.
19. Keep a gratitude journal.
20. Become a pro at Photoshop.
21. Go through the temple.
22. Start a Polaroid picture book.
23. Take an institute class.
24. Whiten my teeth.

I'll, of course, document and update my status by blogging. I think number 3 will be the most difficult (please say a prayer or a few hail Marys for me). Achieving number 6 might thwart accomplishing number 2. I'm excited to plan something for number 16. And, I might just wait to accomplish number 21 when I'm 25...we'll see.