Random Gladness

This post is going to be about things that I am grateful for - those random things that you never think about but are SO nice to have!

So here it is! A list of some random objects that make me happy:

Chapstick

This stuff saves me at work! My lips can get so dry and I am constantly putting on chapstick. I like to have some in every purse and then some around the house too.

Milk

And not just any milk...SKIM MILK! I adore skim milk and I think any other kind of milk (i.e. whole, 2%, even 1%) is disgusting. Yes, I can tell the difference. Every meal should be finished with a nice glass of cold milk. The colder the better. Sometimes I even put ice cubes in my milk to make it colder. Call me crazy, but I love it. Speaking of milk, this stuff goes great in it...

Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds

If there's one thing I could live off of forever, it would be Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds. There's probably been at least a few days where that's all I've eaten--breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. It's just so delicious! Probably not terribly nutritious, but I still love it.

Calendars

I'm probably a bit of an organization freak. And a calendar is a must have for me. I write down birthdays, tests, school assignments, work schedules, other important dates, appointments and many other things on my calendar. So thank you to whoever invented the idea of listing the days of the year! I would be lost without you.

My Fuzzy Flip Flops!

I wear these everywhere and have decided that everyone needs a pair of fuzzy flip flops. They are so comfy! Thanks to Mallory and Kate for this wonderful birthday gift. They have been used well.

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This concludes my list of things that make me happy. I will probably continue to add to it, because one can never be too grateful!

I Mean Business

It's official..........

I got into the Business Management program at BYU!!

And now I've got 2 more years of hardcore business classes and hardly any room for elective classes anymore--kinda a bummer. But I'm very excited! I have loved my beginning business classes so far. Maybe not Accounting 210, aka "The Beast," but the rest have been awesome.

There's seven emphases in the management major; I'm going to do Finance (yes, following in my mother's footsteps).

Then there are 8 sub-emphases in the finance emphasis:

• Asset Management
• Investment Banking
• Personal Financial Planning
• Real Estate
• Corporate Finance
• Entrepreneurial Finance (hate that word by the way, so hard to pronounce!)
• International Finance
• General Finance

No idea which one to pick. Any thoughts?

Here's a link to a description of the finance major and what each sub-emphasis is, in case you are wondering.

My Future Library: 2

Crime and Punishment

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

The author is Russian, in case you were wondering.

Crime and Punishment is all about moral dilemmas, choosing between right and wrong in desperate situations. I loved the themes: agency, consequence, sin, redemption, penance, and especially hope.

Although it was confusing at times (and mostly because I didn't understand Russian culture I think), I would most definitely recommend this book.

Click here for an overview or summary, provided by Sparknotes.

Drama Yo Mamma

I thought drama was one of those things you left behind
once you graduated high school.

But apparently, it doesn't end there. In fact, now I think there will always be some drama everywhere, no matter what stage of life. And you know what, it's crappy. Who ever made up the phrase "drama" to describe those messy, sticky, social situations?

Well I hate it. And I want nothing to do with it anymore. Be gone!

I wish it was like that.

I think this is sweet.

Not the actual Quaker Oats ad, but the slogan "Go humans go." Finally, someone rooting for the whole human race! Not just the blonds, the nerds, the Americans, the rich, the hicks, the teens, the gays, etc.

It's high time we realize this: that we are all part of the same species--no matter what we believe, how we act, what we wear, how much money we have, or where we live. So why do we feel the need to put one status above another? After all, we're all HUMANS!

My Future Library: 1

I love to read, and someday I hope to have a sweet library full of my favorite books. So, I'm going to start a list of all those books that I want to eventually collect. And I'll start with my most favorite novel of all time: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas!

This book is incredible! If you haven't read it, you definitely should.

It is about Edmond Dantes who is falsely accused and is sentenced to life in prison. There he meets Abbe Faria and together they plan to escape. Unfortunately, Abbe Faria dies in prison, but not before revealing to Dantes the location of his great fortune. Edmond escapes, finds the treasure, and returns to society under the name the Count of Monte Cristo. He searches out his betrayers and plots his revenge in a carefully planned scheme. This is where the book rocks!

Betrayal, vengeance, love, envy, justice, mercy, happiness, and misery, all combined in one thrilling read!

So read it if you haven't yet! To read more about the book, click here.

Wild Things

Remember this book?

Well they're making a movie about it and I'm actually pretty excited about. I know, I know, it's a kids book so it'll probably be a kids movie. But I loved the preview! And I think it could have some good themes....right?

Check it out here.

Or look at some of these pictures:

"Inside all of us is a WILD THING"

Lake Powell

I had an awesome time last week at Lake Powell with my family. Nothing can beat that! I wish I could stay there another week. So here's my Top 5 Favorite Things from Lake Powell list....

#5: Hiking

We went an this amazing 6-hour slot-canyonish hike with 21 people. It was full of sweet rappels and tricky holes we had to maneuver around. Some of it was pretty difficult. We all had to help each other out.

#4: Rad Tubing

My uncle was so nice to take us tubing on his boat and it was way fun! I had a blast and couldn't stop laughing for whole rides at a time.

#3: Playing Cards (Rook, Scum, Hearts, ...)

I am a card freak. And Lake Powell is the place to play cards. My favorite is Rook--definitely the most strategic game I've ever seen.

#2: Wicked Water Skiing

Slalom skiing, of course. This is by far one of my most favorite activities! And now I want to go all the time! So if you have a boat..... :)

#1: Being with my Family!

[Sorry, I couldn't find a picture]

I know, cheese alert! But really, this is the part I love about going to Lake Powell--the family being forced to live together for one week on one tiny boat--awesome! Love you guys!

Flirty Skirty

So I haven't shopped in a LONG time and I think it's time I update my wardrobe a bit. So I want to buy a skirt--something that will work for church and casual wear. Cuz I'm practical like that. Here's what I've found. Any favorites?













Found at GAP, Target, and Old Navy.

:)

Harry Craze!

Go ahead, call me a nerd. But I will still love Harry Potter.

I remember when my 5th grade teacher, Ms. Bowen, introduced me to Harry Potter and I've been hooked ever since.

And now the movie for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is coming out this month and suddenly my nerdiness is revived. (Find the preview here.) I'm planning on reading the 6th and 7th books again while I am at Lake Powell this week.

Speaking of Lake Powell, I can't wait to water ski!

Sweet, Sweet Summa

Here's where I was......

Navajo Lake

And here's where I'm going...

Lake Powell!

Right On!