A Bishop's Counsel

So I met with my bishop last night and he asked me to email all of my loved ones and ask them to set me up on dates. So please set me up loved ones, my future happiness is in your hands. :)

Here are some guidelines...

To my married female friends:
Rule of thumb...If you were single, would you go out with them?
Yes? set me up.
No? no thanks.

To my male friends:
Actually don't worry, I trust your judgment more than my female friends.

I've learned at least the following over the years:
1. I like brains over brawn.
2. I like blue, green or light brown eyes. Dark brown or black eyes are not my thing apparently.
3. I like to converse and communicate; which ties into the brains part.

Minor Mishap

I was doing a modified pull up. When I came back down I was suppose to step back onto the bench I was standing on but I missed and scraped the H E double hockey sticks out of my leg. It stung really bad and I cried for about five minutes but continued on with the workout. Luckily I like bruises.

The Marriage Decision

I looked up this article Sunday because I was struggling with the idea that couples were counseled not to put off having children for long periods of time after marriage. (I mean on purpose, I understand that many struggle to have children.) It sounds logical and wise to me to wait a while if a couple will finish their schooling or get their financial feet under them within a few years. I guess it all comes down to what a person defines as 'a few' and 'a while.'

This article is VERY straight forward about this topic AND marriage in general. It was a good wake up call for me to read it so I thought I'd share. It kind of made me feel bad and I could see it making others feel bad who feel they are putting forth their best effort to get married and have children. But at least you know for sure what the standard is.

So click HERE if you'd like to check it out.

Atlas Shrugged

I'm reading it at a snail's pace but its SO WORTH IT.

Workout Group

My friend is opening a gym this week and I might check it out. It's 'boot campy.' (p.s. i always want to say/write 'booty camp' haha booty is such fun word!) I didn't even recognize her yesterday and I'd seen her just a few months ago. Must be something to it.

http://www.kaizencrossfit.com/

Workout Video

I REALLY like this workout video. In my opinion it is similar to Pilates.

http://tracyandersonmethoddvd.amazonwebstore.com/

I'm a REBEL

It's ironic that my resume will now scream a 'I'm a Mormon Rebel!' Sounds like an Honor Code violation to me. I am excited to announce that I'm going back to school this fall to become an expert bean counter.

26 Goals for my 26th year

MerBear and I eating cupcakes on my 25th birthday.

I just sat and excitedly wrote out this silly list. I wasn't going to share because it's a little embarrassing but lets get real....now you can see what I truly value.

1. Clean your Room!!!!!!!!
2. Stay on Top of it.
3. Pilates Every Day
4. Eat nothing
5. Buy a new article of clothing every week.
6. Make bed comfy DONE
7. Legs always perfectly shaved.
8. Hair perfect
9. Perfect skin, fingernails & toes.
10. Whiten Teeth DONE
11. Tanning Package Changed my mind to be tan via healthy methods.
12. Perfectly clean car at all times.
13. Read scriptures for 10 minutes a day
14. Temple once a month
15. Institute once a week
16. Fix FSA/Pay Bills
17. Use the clothing iron more often
18. Send birthday cards to my family members
19. Update Ensign subscription
20. New 'underwear.'
21. Organize and update Jewelry
22. Buy some Keen shoes.
23. Wear more lotion
24. File all paperwork or shred it.
25. Update photo albums/memorabilia
26. Have 2 months worth of salary in savings.

My favorite part is that I got to the end and remembered that I'm going to be 29!! Can you believe what a ditz I am sometimes? Maybe I could fix that by adjusting my priorities.
27. Start my master's degree
28. keep my job
29. go on a real vacation

"He who laughs last didn't get it." - Helen Giangregorio

1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Hair

2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Royal Blue, but a pretty sort of dull royal blue not a harsh bright royal blue.

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
No, not because I hate them but because there would be no point.

4. Do you plan outfits?
Yes, especially when I purchase new clothes.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
In Pain, these headaches....honestly I'm ready to partake of illegal drugs here people.

6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?
My purse

7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having.
Last night I had a dream that I went to a gun and horse show in Preston. My mind is weird.

8. Did you meet anybody new today?
No

9. What are you craving right now?
Nothing food wise. I'd like to be in Preston right now though.

10. Do you floss daily?
Almost never. I've never had a cavity and I expect my expensive toothbrush to get the job done.

11.What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Asian food, spring/egg rolls.

12. Are you emotional?
Yes but I can pull off being 'unemotional' pretty well. Most of my emotions are kept on the inside and do not show on the outside.

13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No, that would give me a headache.

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick?
Bite, I'm a biter of lolly pops too. I will lick the ice cream if its melting though.

15. Do you like your hair?
Yes but only because other people compliment me on it. From my own perspective I wouldn't say I like it though. If that makes sense.

16. Do you like yourself?
Yes, but I always wish I were a better version of myself.

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Of course, I'd go eat with anyone famous or historical.

18. What are you listening to right now?
Before she was mama by Clay Walker pandora.com is the best website ever!

19. Are your parents strict?
Not at all.

20. Would you go sky diving?
Only if a REALLY cute boy was involved and maybe some cash.

21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yes

22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
No

23. Do you rent movies often?
No

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
There is a star shaped wand in my office. I don't know where it came from.

25. How many countries have you visited?
Argentina (I know the airport shouldn't count)
Uruguay
Mexico
Cayman Islands (I enjoyed reading about the political structure of the country more than actually visiting)
Guatemala.

26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Yes, the only one I can remember was calling Arbys and telling them that their horsey sauce made me gallop.

27. Ever been on a train?
Yes from SLC to Sacramento. So fun! Everyone should take a train ride.

28. Brown or white eggs?
White

29.Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes, btw Nokia brand is CRAP. Verizon however is the only way to go.

30. Do you use chap stick?
Yes

31. Do you own a gun?
No

32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yes and I like to use them.

33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Myself. Work shmerk.

34. Are you too forgiving?
It's good to forgive but sometimes it causes me anguish which is a negative side effect.

35. Ever been in love?
Yes, but looking back...ya I'm certain the real thing is yet to come.

36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?
One is packing, the other is probably puking (she's prego.)

37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes

38. Last time you cried?
Earlier in the week something made me get emotional and teary eyed in a good way but I can't remember what it was.

39. What was the last question you asked?
'What is her blog address?'

40. Favorite time of the year?
Fall

41. Do you have any tattoos?
No. I really like henna tattoos. I've always said that if someone could come up with tattoo ink that only stayed on for a year I'd consider getting one.

42. Are you sarcastic?
Yes at times. I wish it wasn't considered rude. Sarcasm can be really hilarious.

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
No but I wanted to when I saw the trailer.

44. Ever walked into a wall?
Glass door but not a wall.

45. Favorite color?
Red

46. Have you ever slapped someone?
No...well maybe when I was younger, actually definitely but I can't remember. I was mean sometimes.

47. Is your hair curly?
I can make it wavy with product and scrunching.

48. What was the last CD you bought?
I have no idea. It was a long time ago.

49. Do looks matter?
Yes they matter, no doubt. It's an interesting topic to discuss. A good looking person might have more opportunities and be treated better in life, while someone who is average looking develops a stellar personality because they have to work harder to get what they want. Which is better? I say average looking.

50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Depends on why they cheated.

51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No

52. Do you like your life right now?
Like but not love.

53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
Sometimes its the only way I can fall asleep.

54. Can you handle the truth?
Yes but sometimes it stings at first.

55. Do you have good vision?
No! I need surgery. My contacts dry my eyes and my glasses make me hot (warm.)

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
I don't hate anyone. I dislike between 3 and 5 people.

57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Everyday a little. I'm a big texter though. It's just so much easier to get your point across. Phone calls waste time in my opinion.

58. The last person you held hands with?
I'd rather focus on the next person I will hold hands with.

59. What are you wearing?
Black tank top with lace around the top (not bottom like all the mormon shirts), grey 3/4 length cardigan with small ruffles around the collar and jeans.

60. What is your favorite animal?
Horse

61. Where was your default picture taken at?
Park and amphitheater across from Mt. Timpanogos Temple.

62. Can you hula hoop?
Last time I tried I absolutely COULDN'T! How is that possible? Isn't it just like riding a bike? Apparently not.

63. Do you have a job?
Yes

64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
A big bag of Peas, Pomegranate/Blueberry Juice, Breyers Peanut Butter Tracks (holy hella good.)

65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
I'm sure I have and it was probably awkward.