It's Been A While

In case you were speculating, it is not true because I am alive. This post will be short, but I wanted to give you a few reasons why life is great at this moment in time.

1. I moved out of Provo! (Yes, that has been a great thing for me). Draper is treating me well.
2. The new apartment I live in is wonderful. Complete with my own new furniture, fireplace and great friends. (Pictures to follow soon).
3. I LOVE my new job. The people I work with are great and I get to see some fun stuff. The only thing that would make it better was if I didn't have to commute to Provo. (I never believed that place could suck you in and never let you out, but in my case it has worked). :)
4. Trips, trips and more trips! (I could get used to this life).
5. The summer was so warm! I'm starting to freeze already, but Christmas is around the corner which will make up for the miserable weather.

Happy Halloween and Fall everyone!

Childhood Wonders

So I've been wanting to post about this for a while, but have not found the time. . .funny thing is the time to write about it, slipped into my work schedule. (I promise that most days I don't have time to do much more than work).

Point being, I went to Wal-Mart with my roommate a few weeks ago and ran into an old-childhood snack which I used to be obsessed over. I remember begging my mother to put them into my lunch. I absolutely loved them! I had forgotten about them until a few weeks ago, but when I saw them, I just had to get them.

What is this wonderful snack you ask?. . .

The one,

the only,

DUNKAROOS!

Yep, that's right.

Is it actually cookies with cheap chocolate frosting?

Yep! But it still tasted delicious.

Confession

I have a confession to put out open on the table.

Sigh. . .



Pretty sure that I woke up at 4 am to watch the Royal Wedding.

I know, I know. So cliche and completely ridiculous.

I realize that I could have been a normal human being and watched coverage later, but I felt that I wouldn't have time due to a busy day filled with graduation and travel. I couldn't handle the fact that others may have seen it before me. I wanted to feel apart of all the festivities. :)

All I can say is that I absolutely loved it. Is it the little girl in side of me that still believes in fairy tales? Maybe so. But either way, it was oh so perfect!

I loved watching Kate's father walk her down the aisle. . .
And her sister was beyond beautiful as the maid of honor!



I loved watching Prince William and Princess Kate ride away in their carriage.



And most of all. . .





I loved the Royal Kiss on the balcony.




Pretty sure that if I were British. . .

Nope, I wouldn't even need to be British. . .

Had I been in England, I would have been one of the crazies camped out for days in advance in order to get a close spot and be able to wave as the newly married couple waved back. Yep, I'm not even ashamed to admit that. :)

Okay, I feel better knowing that I could get that off of my chest. Happy Royal Wedding Weekend everyone!

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah

After much patience and waiting, the day finally arrived. . .
The one, the only. . .

Miss Jordin (aka "the deer") was able to enjoy the great experience.

We both felt very under-dressed for the monster ball. (As badly as we wanted to take pictures of all the crazies, we refrained and decided we should be more mature). ;)

Both of us entered with the opinion that Lady Gaga's music was alright, but we were more interested in the other people attending the concert and the fact that her performance should be entertaining.

Well, we were right! The people were a sight to see, Lady Gaga was completely crazy but very entertaining, and we made friends with the drunks on either side of us.

All and all, it was a very fun, entertaining night!

Throroughly Modern Milie

It's amazing where you find your life at. Did I ever think in a million years that I would be living in Provo and choreographing for a Middle School Musical? The answer would be no, in case you didn't know. My friend Jess is a Theatre teacher and asked me to choreograph for their annual musical. I wanted to say no after all. . .

1. I felt a little overwhelmed with school and work and didn't know how much time I could dedicate to this.
2. I had never even been in a musical, not to mention choreograph for one
3. 12-13 year-olds? Yeah, that's a time period I would never choose to go back to. . .

Don't worry, I returned. :)

And it was a great experience! Well, there are a few students that I wanted to strangle countless times, but I have been so impressed with how far the kids have come! After all, I was incredibly worried after auditions. There were many kids that struggled, and I mean really struggled. . .Getting them to walk on beat was a challenge.

There's only one more performance left, but I am still amazed with the work the kids have done! I couldn't have asked for more. I still think to myself "Wow, Jess and I just put on a musical!" What a perfect pair we make. I can't hold a pitch and Jess has two left feet. I won't even mention the fact that I still have never seen the musical but now feel that I don't need to. . .I mean really, do I want to tear my work down? I think not. . .Ha, ha. I will see the show eventually. I've heard that the movie with Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore is quite excellent.

Well here is a quick preview of two of my favorite numbers from the show. Once again, they aren't perfect but the kids worked so hard and it really came together and progressed from where the kids started at. Sorry for the bad camera shots. I was directing lights and trying to do many things at once. (Yeah, now I know I really should have taken a lights class in college. I never thought I would be on the backstage of performances). :)




The girls especially loved this one! I could tell because they actually practiced it. I choreographed a part, then came back the next day and it was practically perfect. Maybe it's the title "Forget About the Boy!" Yeah, really who needs them?! "STICK IT TO THE MAN!" Haha.




Did I mention that our lead for Millie is phenomenal! Yeah, she's 13 and beyond talented and super cool! We really think she should audition for American Idol.

There's one more performance left on Monday night 2/28/11. Come bring your family, date, or friends for a fun night. Really, I wouldn't invite people if it wasn't a good show, but it really is! It starts at 6:30 at Dixon Middle School in Provo. Costs are $2 or $5 for families.

You will love it, I promise!

A Dear Letter

Dear Readers,

Okay, okay. I may have a slight obsession with a particular music artist. I do admit she is odd, crazy, a little sketch, and might create her lyrics while being stoned. . .none the less, I really want to see her in concert. What a coincidence that she will be in SLC on March 19. The problem. . .

1. Her show has been sold out for months
2. Ironically, none of my friends want to see her

Well, I've solved #1. I've found tickets on KSL for around $100. Yes, I know this is super expensive, but I've heard her concert is completely insane and I'm willing to splurge for one concert.

#2 is still a problem. So I'm asking for help. Anyone want to see Lady Gaga? Anyone, anyone? I would completely throw in dinner, and let's be honest, it's me and we would have a fun time. So, if you are interested please let me know and I'll figure out the ticket issue.

Sincerely,

A Semi-Ultra Fan

You Frickin' Weirdo!

I have always been one to state that I am not normal, and have never been. (I've just learned to be okay with this fact). I know you are thinking right now that I am overreacting and I promise I'm not throwing a pity-party for myself. I'm not going to lie, some things I hated about myself growing up. . .and sometimes still struggle with. As I have grown older and wiser, (sometimes), I have learned to accept myself and been able to laugh off weird comments.

I can still remember all of the hurtful "tall" comments that people said when I was young and remember how I took them so seriously. I think that's why I still think I am morbidly tall. (And I made up the classification so you can't change the word). :) Here's some examples.

• Picture being a 14-year old girl and being in a ballet class. You complete an exercise incorrectly (in a small form). The instructor tells you that "you grew those long things, learn to control them!"
  
• Picture being in elementary school and your mom wanting to buy you "boys jeans" because you were too tall for the girl ones.
• Picture dancing with your older brother and him saying "Wow! This is like dancing with a man." It wasn't because I had two left feet either. More along the lines of dancing eye-to-eye.
• A college statistics professor singling me out in class stating that I am taller than 98% of the female population my age.
  
• 36 inch inseam since you were 16. 'Nough said!
• The famous question at every super market cash out stand. . ."So do you play Basketball?"
  

I always hated hearing people say, "You are so tall! You could be a model!" In my mind it always seemed like people didn't know what to say and were fishing for a compliment to give. Models=Tall Women, thus, the fake compliment was said. I realize now, that this was a misconception in my mind, but at the time it was difficult to understand this.

I promise that I am not fishing for compliments and am fairly comfortable with who I am, but I really do think that there are so many ironic/weird things about me.

1. Morbidly tallness. (pretty evident)
2. Obnoxiously small lips. (yep, they hardly cease to exist)
3. Abnormally large teeth with a tiny mouth. (The orthodontist couldn't fit the mold-fitter into my mouth. 6 teeth pulled later, braces were put on).
   
4. Long second toe. (Peep-toed shoes look slightly awkward on me).
5. Orangutan arms! (Yep, my arms are longer than most men).
6. Midget thumbs! 8 years of piano lessons and not understanding why I was so bad at it. It would help if reaching an octave wasn't so difficult due to the "shortness" of my thumb.
   

Okay, I have a new one. I've always thought that I had abnormally straight hair. Yes, I am the one who gets out of the shower, puts every root boost/volumizing hair product in, and flips hair upside down to blow dry. When I'm complete, my hair is already perfectly straight. (Straight as if someone had already used a straightener on it). I was the one at prom, who purposefully had my hair done in up-do's without any curl present because I knew the curls would fall out before the dance even started. I would exclaim to people that my hair was obnoxiously straight and it wouldn't hold any curl and most didn't believe me. A few hours ago, I asked my roommate (who happens to be a great hair stylist) if she would curl my hair like she does hers. (I always hope that maybe I just don't know how to curl it correctly). She stated yes and said she would show me how to do it correctly stating it wasn't very hard. She started out very zealous but soon zealousness approached to irritation. Frustration came upon her face as she realized that getting curl to hold would be difficult. My favorite line was when she said "You Frickin' Weirdo" to a handful of my hair. YES! SHE ACCEPTS THAT MY HAIR IS OBNOXIOUSLY STRAIGHT! She was able to get some curl in it, but realized that it would be flat very soon. Completely cracked me up!

Thank you weird quirks about me!

Alright,I realize that everyone has things that about themselves that they don't entirely love. That's a part of life and learning to accept/love yourself with all it's flaws. I'm completely okay with the fact that these traits make myself me and I've learned to accept them.

Although, I am set on the fact that in my next life, my perfectly restored self will be 5'2! I can't wait! In the mean time, I'll laugh about all of my weird characteristics. :)

Too close to creepy!

Just a quick thought. . .

Many realize the joys of my life and know that awkwardness seems to find me in many circumstances! I thought it was mainly related to dating, but now I see it has moved into my work space as well. If you need a little pick-me-up/funny story to realize that your awkward moments aren't that bad. . .let me know! I'd be happy to share with you the joys of awkwardness! Normally, I would just post the story on here because I'm happy to bring laughter into others' lives via my great moments, but won't because writing will not do the story justice. This particular case is on the verge of creepy and thus, needs full inflection and tone to gain the greatness of it all.

Otherwise, I do want to wish everyone a very Happy Hump Day! (Might possibly be my second favorite day of the week). :)

Welcome to Walmart!

I never thought I would become an early morning person. . .well, good to know that I am still not one. In fact the opposite is true. Working graveyards has dramatically shifted my normal wake cycle, but don't worry, I've found many advantages to late nights. My favorite is the fact that I don't have to get up in the morning! IT'S BEAUTIFUL! The other advantage I have found is the fact that I can make early morning runs to Walmart.

Here's the advantages:
1. No one is there
2. You get the freshest choice in supplies since they are currently stocking shelves.
3. Close parking spots

Okay, sometimes they block off entire sections in the grocery isles so they can mop the floors, and there's only one register open but all of that is small in comparison to this great joy of the sound of. . .

"WELCOME TO WALMART!"

That's right. I've never heard more chipper people at 6:30 am. The greeters are always so excited to see me come in and make me feel so special!

Point being. I knew I would find a way to become a morning person and reap some benefits. :) Thank you Walmart!