Recent Thoughts

* Pre-shredded cheese is the greatest thing.

* The leaf vacuums in Logan are the best thing this city has every done.

* Q-tips are of the devil.

* Pinatas are way more way more expensive than you think.

* Exacto knives, Irons, shirts and freezer paper could keep me entertained for days.

* Aerobics for the Elderly is one of the most magical things I've seen.

* I'm listening to the new Coldplay album and it is the perfect soundtrack to my mood.

* Sam Orton's sense of humor is really as funny as everyone says.

* Life is confusing

* Why do mechanics make almost as much as Doctors?

* The Bluebird's orange cream soda is impossible to replicate.

* Sleep is under-rated.

* Why do I have exema on one knuckle of my pinky finger?

* A drunk man that resembled the kidnapper on Denise the Menace attempted to join our
dance party last night.

* I don't have one piece of clothing that is dirty right now.

Gnome Life

Since I am new to this Blog thing I have yet to introduce you all (ps- when I say all, I really don't even know if there is anyone who reads this, besides my roomates, and maybe Jo) to my Logan life and style. AKA Lifestyle.

In May, I moved into the Gnome Home. It is located on 400 N. and 304 E. in Logan. I hope no one creepy reads my blog, since I just gave out the location to my sanctuary. I love this home. It attracts the most wonderful people I have ever met. We have only lived here six months and the walls already have so many stories to tell. I live with five other girls. I will not give out their identity but you can see them in the pictures.

Our home at any given time may be experiencing dance parties, smores on an open fire, Ice cream parties, Indian parties, Political Extravaganzs, Giant Turkey Dinners, Penny Poker, Barbeques, Slacklining in the Yard, Bicycle Brigades, secret gnome escapades and the list goes on.....

This home not only attracts the best, and houses our fun, but it also has been the home that has supported all six of us during some of the hardest, most exciting, yet critical times in our individual lives. (That was a messed up sentence) It has brought out the best in us I believe.

So.... That is a sneak peak into gnome life. If you're not a creep, you are welcome over anytime!

Christmas tunes ala carte

So usually I am against listening to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving but last year I discovered a Christmas compilation that I've been sneaking listens to all year. It's Sufjan Stevens Christmas album called Songs for Christmas.

That wonderful man compiled a short self recorded Christmas CD every year for his neighbors. In 2006 he released the 5 separate albums combined into Songs for Christmas. Some he wrote himself, others are his own rendition of well known Christmas songs.

My top two favorites are Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, which I never considered to be a Christmas song until now, and Holy, Holy, Holy which is also a Hymn. Listening to these songs with Christmas in mind gives them a whole new light to me. The way he performs them brings tears to my eyes. Oh... how touching. (but I'm serious)

I tried to attach Come Thou Fount but I'm not sure if it worked. Hopefully, otherwise check his version out on YouTube or just go buy the album.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I've been listening to those two songs particularly all year and haven't stopped loving them.

Trivia: Without looking up, How many times did I write Christmas?
Don't CHEAT!!

Red lips

So I am just sitting on the couch with Hayley shootin the breeze.

We just walked to the Utah State Basketball Game. To my surprise if you aren't a student it costs $17 to get in!!! I was speechless! Since I had only been expecting $5 max, we walked back home.

Now we are just sitting. I'm looking at my afghan which is only 1/3 of the way done. I wish it were 2/3 done So bad!! To my left I have my new(old) accordian. I had my first lesson today. It was quite entertaining and I can't wait for this new adventure I have started.

Tomorrow I get to sleep in which is a rarity for me. I've been looking forward to it for a week and a half. So it's kind of a big deal.

This is a really wierd blog.

Okay. Peace out.

A couple days in the life

So the past few days have have allowed me to experience so many emotions! Wow. Friday, I experienced Fear and Terror as I chased a 90 year old run away from a nursing home down a major street. He is now safe and well, not to mention crazy. Saturday I experienced Pain in my arm due to a very interesting and terrifying incident at the plasma center. Sunday I experienced Joy at my place of worship. Sunday I also experienced Frustration towards a imbecile that nearly killed one of my patients. Monday I experienced some of the worst migraine Pain followed by the greatest feeling of Peace after 30 minutes of throwing up. Sorry to gross you out. When I say say greatest peace, I mean no more pain, a crackling fire, lights down low, smores ala mode, hot chocolate on the stove, crocheting on the couch surrounded by wonderful friends and lots and lots of laughter. It was the perfect evening.

Friends for the long run

A lot of friends come and go. Few stay forever. I have found my rock, my stability. This constant for me has been at my side and has had my back for three years now. It's never left me. In a way you could say it has welded itself to me and has no desire to leave me. It's name is Lye. The sad thing is that I hate this friend. It is the knot in my back. I have gone to great lengths to get rid of it yet it remains. It has developed to be the size of giant watermelon. I walk with a hunch back now because of it. It haunts me every minute of every day. Ahhhh..... how I hate.

Pride

I'm proud to be alive at such a historical time in history. More importantly, I'm proud to be an American! Americans are so excited for a new "change" of pace from our new leader. I'm excited to see what he can do. Through this whole election, I have had a bad attitude towards our now President Elect. I'm choosing to stand behind him now. I'm excited that our former President can hopefully, ease out of the harsh media spotlight. I appreciate his love for our country. I appreciate what he has done for our country. I appreciate that because of him, I feel safe in such a troubled world. I appreciate his respect for God. So... Thank you President Bush. I give all the hope in me to President Obama. I hope that he can unite our country.

This is where the song comes in..... "And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free, and I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me........"

Ha Ha. I'm glad you couldn't hear me sing that just now. It was out loud if you were wondering.

p.s. - the man in the TV really freaks me out