all you need is a few good friends...

...and that's exactly what I've got.

Probably more than I deserve and they're definitely better people than I am worthy of.

:)

I love:

-the smell of rain on a summer day.

-a bigger paycheck than expected.

-a good run after a rough day.

-Just Dance 2.

-getting a manicure and pedicure.

-Grey's Anatomy.

-making new friends.

-laying out.

-my niece, Shelby.

-music.

-Chipotle.

-getting to visit my family.

-Suns games.

-motorcycle rides.

-finding money in your pocket.

-taking pictures.

-my mom's cooking.

-Lake Powell.

-teaching Primary.

-NCA Staff.

-sleeping in.

-visiting Portland.

-a good cry.

-snuggle time.

-getting mail.

-Genaro's.

-finding surprise notes from a friend.

-the iPhone4.

-gift cards.

-giggling.

-TOMS.

-jet skiing/tubing/wakeboarding/slalom skiing.

-breakfast...at any time of the day.

-giving gifts.

-singing in the car at the top of my lungs.

-Colorado.

...this list could go on forever.

I love my life. It's a pretty fun one to live :)

Shelby is One Month Old :)

I can't believe she's already a month old!!

(She was one month old yesterday...close enough :))

I love you, Mustang.

Pie In A Jar

I don't care that these are on a wedding site. I think they are so cute! And I'm going to make them :)

Yo Quiero

I am practicing for my first day of Spanish class tomorrow. Wish me luck!

These are a few things that I have wanted for a long time (years). The older I get, and the more financially independent I become, I have realized I can start saving and buy these (and more toys!!!!) sooner than later.

I want a sewing machine. I like to sew. I used to do it with my mom when I was younger, or when I got home from school, or for YW projects. I found this blog with tons of cute projects that I wouldn't mind spending my time on!

Another toy I've had my eye on is the Nikon D3000 SLR. I love to take pictures (thanks to my sister, Amanda), but sometimes my little camera just doesn't get the job done. I need something a little bigger and better.

The last thing I really want is time to play with these. Someday.....when I finish school.

Adios amigos!

It's a Monday.

As I was getting ready for bed Saturday night, I set a few alarms for the following morning. Sunday morning rolled around-I woke up around 7 and called Crystal to make sure she was awake. I went back to bed thinking my other alarm would wake me up by 8:30 if I wasn't up. 9:45 came and I was just getting out of bed! Needless to say, I was late to church.
The reason that I included this is because as I was getting ready for bed last night, I set my alarms, and when I said my prayers, I asked that I would wake up in the morning-even if my alarms didn't go off. If I couldn't be on time for 10:20a.m. church, how in the world was I going to make it to work by 7a.m. without an alarm clock? I went to bed, saying over and over again, "Please let me wake up on time. Please let me wake up on time." Next thing I know, I woke up and sat straight up! I was wide awake-an unfamiliar feeling at 5:30a.m. I was sure I had slept in. I checked the clock and it was 4:10!!! I grumbled, "Are you serious??!" As I tried to fall back asleep for another hour or so, all I could think was that I would sleep too long. Well, 5:30 came quick. I was relieved my alarm worked, and hit the snooze for another few minutes of sleep.
I finally got up, showered, and started getting ready. As I was doing my makeup, I got some eyeliner on my finger. Every other day when this happens, I just wipe it on my rag that is hanging on the towel rack. Out of habit, today's action was no different than any other day. I forgot I had hung my work pants over the rack since I have more room to myself now. (Jessica has moved to another apartment, so I've got "our" side of the bathroom to myself. That will have to be a different post.) Instead of wiping this eyeliner, which isn't just a pencil-it's a gel, on a towel, I proceeded to wipe it on my khaki work pants.
I got to work on time, put my name tag on, counted the drawer, sanitized the desk/computer/phones, and put a smile on my face; I was ready for a full day greeting guests. I have been at work for over three hours, and I just noticed my name tag was upside down.
It's a Monday! And I am grateful for a few good laughs this morning! :)

"For if they never should have bitter they could not know sweet-"

The sunny days wouldn't be so great if it weren't for the rainy ones.