Merry Christmas

"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12

Everytime I look at Christmas lights, I get giddy inside. There's something very peaceful about lights glowing with a soft snow fall. I always love to remember who gives us the light of life, and the opportunity to shine unto others. I hope during this special season we remember the light of the world, our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Tall Glass of Water

Do you know what I love about water. . .

Well besides the fact that it's delicious and we would cease to exist without it?

You ready?

Water is so smooth and fluid. It never stops and creates such beautiful movement.

So have I ever mentioned that I have a small obsession with dance?

Okay, sometime it's larger than small. But either way, movement fascinates me!

For me, movement is the beginning that moves to a new beginning, to a new beginning, and never ends.

Movement is the water that continually flows and is smooth and lucid.

Movement is the wings that lifts and sours into new levels of being.

Movement is the breath that takes breaths away and propels the movement forward.

Okay, okay, I know. The artsy nerd in me is peeking through.

But really, this video shows it all.

I can't understand how anyone could not live to breathe, move, and flow through life!

Next time you take a breath, remember to let that breath move you down the stream of life.

When You Believe!

What a magical, wonderful night!

Great Company


Awesome Music,

Dancing,

and of course. . .


DISNEY MAGIC

On Ice of course!


So I have a confession to make.
I have wanted to see Disney on Ice for years but never had the opportunity to go.
This was the last time of feeling left out.
There was only one person to call.
The one and only. . .
Lindsay Oldroyd!
Yes, she embraces the little girl inside like I do.


Not gonna lie, we both felt as though we should have a little child with us.
We were one of the few who wanted to see the show and feel the magic of Disney!

On our way we saw the originals including:


Sebastian


Stitch


Peter Pan

Flounder & Ariel





Some Villains including:


Ursula



Captain Hook



My personal favorite



And what would Disney be without a little love?



Impressive huh!

All and all, Disney on Ice was everything I wanted and more. Thank you Linds for embracing the inner child with me and always believing!

David Crowder Band - SMS [Shine]

I'm so glad I saw this. What a beautiful artistic interpretation of life and what each person can bring! I will never look at a lite-bright the same way!

Color me up!

So this isn't a true Ashlei blog since my cute friend first posted about her color. I got so excited about it and thus, had to try it for myself. (Thanks Alyssa)!

I was pleasantly surprised.

And my color is. . .


LETTUCE GREEN






I always knew green was my favorite color!

Here's what it says

"You have strong emotions but don't always express what you are feeling. You have a way with words and are mentally agile. Partnerships are important to you and a lot of transformation occurs due to your close personal relationships. Writing is one of the ways for you to process your feelings and channel your energy. Your personal color helps increase your stamina. Wearing, meditating or surrounding yourself with lettuce green lets you know when to rest and when to act."

Okay, maybe I don't agree with some. . .most of this, but I do like the color so I'll take it!

http://www.colorstrology.com/

NO WONDER

Ever wonder why the sky is blue and grass is green. . .












Ever wonder how many grains of sand are under your feet. . .









Every wonder why it's so easy to be afraid of little spiders when they are tiny in comparison to us. . .






Ever wonder how the week goes by so slowly but the weekend so fast. . .








Ever wonder how there's millions of car accidents in the U.S., but you never see an accident in a foreign country where the drivers are beyond crazy. . .





Ever wonder how it's so easy to waste hours of time doing nothing but so difficult to focus and study for just one hour. . .



















Ever wonder why sand scratches off toenail polish. . .









Ever wonder why sugar and fat taste so good yet fiber and antioxidants are an acquired taste. . .








Ever wonder why girls are always searching for the perfect fairytale love story. . .



Answer. . .






WALT DISNEY


Some friends and I were watching Beauty and the Beast a few days ago. Of course, I fell in love, again, with the idea of an enchanted castle. Walt Disney is full of the happily ever afters containing magic carpets, spindles, glass slippers, and of course the handsome Prince! Not to say it is bad, but it of course gives ladies the false pretense that prince charming will ride in on his horse and you will fall in love.






Falling in love is great, but what happened to staying in love? I give props to those who stay in love for years and years.








I think that people like my grandparents are who I should be gaining love stories from. They've been married 67 years (give or take a year) and are still crazy for each other. The cutest couple you'll ever meet!






This of course won't discourage me from watching Disney or encouraging girl-like qualities with princess parties and dress-up with little girls I meet.




Shh, don't tell anyone. I may even join in on the dress-up.

Medium or Well-Done

My mother and I have an old, bad habit of being sucked into celebrity award shows. This vain obsession is usually not because we care who wins which award, but more to see the fashion do's and dont's. I know, I know what you are all wanting to say: "Ashlei, why are you filling such fluff-tuck, (yes, I'm sure you used that exact word) into your mind? It's an incredibly wasteful, vain, unproductive use of your time." I tend to agree, but then every year some celebrity shows up in some beyond crazy outfit.

Who remembers this one?




There are just too many horrible outfits these days. I sometimes wonder if celebrities are purposefully trying to be nominated for the "worst dressed" award. Well, I found one that will become my new #1 worst celebrity outfit. It was cited at the VMA Awards, and although I didn't actually watch it, I had to see it with my own eyes. A picture says a thousand words, so I will let you construct the sentences. . .or at least the flabbergation.







Yes! In cases of extreme beauty I would always hope to hear the sound of crickets streaming gently in the background because every eye gazes to wonder what their eyes have seen. Crickets just isn't the right insect for this scenario though. I would change it to maggots or flies; it seems more fitting. Really Missy-Raw meat?

Point being, as much as I love Lady Gaga and her beyond strange, weirdness: I THINK SHE'S GONE TOO FAR! A vivid image comes to mind of a rabid dog chasing her onstage. As well as audience members throwing up from an infestation of Trichinellosis. I know it's a little absurd, but so is her outfit! I can only imagine how the owners of the theater must feel. I'm sure they will have to replace her chair cushion and most of the carpet for fear of larvae-hatching maggots! GROSS!

All this craziness has influenced one decision: you just have to embrace the weird, craziness. And with that being said, I need to see Lady Gaga in concert now. She's coming to SLC in March and I may just have to be there with a couple of ladies ready for an adventure. Takers?