Statistics

This is the story of my life when it comes to school recently.

And this is how I feel about Stats.

End of story.

Mission Statment

I have to write a mission statement for my Student Development class.

I don't think it's very good but I like the idea of having one.

It helps you remember what you want in life.

You should write one. 

Keep it somewhere where you can remind yourself.

As Anthony Robbins once said,

"If you don't have your own plan, someone else is going to make you fit into their plan."

So here is my mission statement :

I will live my life to the best of my ability.

I will understand and accept my imperfections and strive for peace of mind.

I will stay optimistic when the going gets rough.

I will not only say, but take action to show my love for others.

I will resist making wrongful judgment, and I will frequently forgive.

I will love unconditionally and continue to strengthen my faith.

I will consider other’s opinions, but understand that my choices are my own.

Dad - Happy Birthday

February 23rd is a special day. Why?

It's my good ole' Pop's birthday. Wish I could've seen you Dad. 

Miss and Love you more than you know.

I'm so lucky to have someone who has such a fun sense of humor and understanding heart as a father.

You're a pretty special guy.

Happy Birthday!

Weekend Getaway

Last Wednesday, Madison and I decided to drive home.

We left after I went to my classes and got home around 9:30. Was it worth the 10 hour drive?

Oh yeah.

The weather was beautiful, I was able to see so many missed faces, and I didn't have school.

I needed this weekend more than anything. 

Little Wesley tagged along (couldn't leave him home!) and he was such a good pup.

Literally didn't whine or bark once both on the way there and back.

He just slept.

I'm lucky he is such an easy puppy. Except he lo-lo-loves to chew, but I can deal with that.

It's hard going home only for 3 days because you wanna see everyone, so you don't have 

time to really just relax. But still, it was nice to see my family and friends.

Too bad my Dad wasn't in town :(

It was his birthday on the 23rd, and he took a little vacation to ID. His heaven.

Anywho, here are some pictures of my little weekend.

Going home makes it hard to come back...

 Aw man this girl melts my little heart every time.

 Wish I was him on the drive.

Left: This is Shayla, I love her very much. And miss her even more.

Right: This was on the drive down. Every time I would take a bite of my apple, he would attack my face trying to get it. It was pretty cute.

Puppy Love

So, according to my last post, Valentines Day was going to simple and easy.

Dinner and a movie with a little twist ( I was going to have a completely PINK dinner)

Welp... plans changed pretty quick.

Right after work, Madison told me to come STRAIGHT over. 

I could hear the excitement in his voice.

I'm thinking, "He made me dinner. Bought me roses. Maybe even some chocolate?!"

I was okay with that. Actually, it was all I wanted.

So he covers my eyes and walks me to the corner of the room and tells me to look.

I opened my eyes, and there was the most precious little black ball of fur.

A puppy.

Yes people, Madison bought me a puppy. Well it's OUR puppy actually.

(He is also a little bit my sister's as well).

I was so excited, so shocked, and then a little anxiety kicked in.

Everyone knows that I'm strangely in love with dogs, so of course I'm flippin out.

But I was not mentally prepared! I had no idea.

Either did Madison though, he was just on his way to buy roses and stopped at the pet store

because he had a "feeling" to go in.

I'm so happy he did.

He bought a little pure black Shnorkie (Shnauzer and a Yorkshire Terrier).

The most adorable personality and already completely potty-trained and not even 2 months!

He was born on Christmas Day, given to me on Valentines Day.

I have only heard him whimper, not even a real bark.

I can already tell he is going to be such a good little doggie.

No picture does him justice. He is so dark, it's hard to capture what he really looks like.

He is so adorable. Only going to be 10 lbs. MAYBE.

First his name was going to be Kobe, then Cooper, then Ollie, then Bo... but not it is officially WESLEY (Wes for short) 

Simple, small, and cute.

It fits his personality.

It only took a 100 years to find a name to fit!

(sorry for the bad angle!)

Valentines Day

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

I love this holiday.

For all the people who hate on it, why?

It's just a happy day to celebrate relationships, friendships, the people you love.

Does that bother you? To have a special day to focus on happy things?

If it does- you may have a bigger problem... Just sayin.

Growing up, my parents always had little gifts for us. 

Nothing big, just simple.

Even if it was just a card, it meant something.

I love my parents more than anything. They raised my sisters and I the best way they knew how

and I like to think we all turned out right.

So today- I'm showing my love to my...

Mom&Dad.

Thank you guys for loving me and taking care of me always.

I love you.

I wish I had the money to buy you something and send it to you. 

I wish I had the ability to fly home to be with you and enjoy your company which I miss more than

you understand. Sometimes, all I want to do is go home and 

have dinner with you both. Watch some TV, play a game, talk...

I just wanted to say thank you for everything.

I couldn't have asked for better parents.

Once again, I love you dearly.

Happy "LOVE" Day! 

My plans for the day consist of school, homework, work, making a delicious dinner with

my man and going to see "The Vow".

I'm pretty content and excited to have a relaxing night.

Even though I have loads of school work to do this week, I'm getting as much done as I can before

this evening, but the second I'm off the clock, I'm turning off my stress,

my to-do list and enjoying the night.

That means I'll be pulling out my hair tomorrow and the day after that but I don't care.

I've decided that I'd rather have a nice night and stress again after this holiday.

I'll probably be regretting my decision come tomorrow, but oh well!

Here are some cute Valentines Day Ideas for some food.

I'll be posting on the food I'm making tonight another day.

Thanks to Pinterest, you never disappoint me!

This yummy drink is so easy to make and so yummy.

Just crushed ice, yogurt, strawberries, and honey.

Plus- it's pink which is perfect for today.

Strawberries filled with whipped cream... So cute!

And tastes so good! Also... pinkish red, perfect!

Red Velvet cupcakes (if you aren't a great baker, just do a strawberrymix with red dye)

with simple "XOXO" on top.

I've decided Madison and I will be decorating our own cupcakes.

Rasberry Honey Tapioca.

Can you say YUM?!

I can.

So there are some of my ideas- the main course is hopefully going to be a success.

I guess we'll see later today!

Happy Valentines Day!

**Snow-Filled Day**

So this past Saturday, I went to Park City with Paige, Madison, and his 

brother Bryce who had been in town for business this past week.

Paige & I skied, while the boys snowboarded.

Then, on the drive home, we stopped and went to play on the frozen "Deer Creek Lake".

It was a pretty awesome, fun day I must say!

I tried uploading a video, but I'm dumb and can't figure it out... dangett.

So, if you wanna see a cool video, go to 

Paige's Blog

and she edited one that is pretty sweet.

But anyway, here are a couple pictures from the day:

Chef's Table

Delicious dinner anyone?

So on Tuesday, for our 3 year, Madison made us a reservation at "Chef's Table".

Apparently, this little, classy restaurant is listed as one of the top places to eat in Utah.

I was pretty excited.

So, here is a recap of the lovely dinner:

 ( The View of the City from our table was b-e-a-u-tiful.)

 This is the pre-appetizer they brought us- Lemon Sorbet

Our full meal- forgot to take a pic of the appetizer- seared Ahi-Tuna. Yum.

Also, we got roles with this special butter, salad with delicious cheese on it, and 

butternut-squash soup

 Madison's hearty steak and fries. 

 My Halibut and veggies/rice

This was one of the gifts he got me.

Just what I have been wanting for so long.

It's a "dog-eared" from Nordstrom and it's so light, dainty,and perfect.

I couldn't have been happier.

Plus, I la-la-love the infinity sign for multiple reasons.

He spoils me. I kinda love it...

Anyway- Food really was so good. Also, uh SO expensive.

I just wish that my halibut had a little more flavor. I had to add a lot of salt.

Honestly, I would;ve picked my Dad's halibut over that any day,

Then again, he is a meat-magician!

But overall, I was happily satisfied. Actually, a little too satisfied.

You know when you want to eat every little thing in front of you? Especially because you know

it's going to cost a good amount of money?

Yeah... that was me.

Let's just say I did not feel too great afterward. Oops!

Pet-Peaves

I think that it's interesting that each individual has things that bother them.

For example, here are some of my pet-peaves:

(some aren't even pet-peaves, just things that bother me)

~If you spit in the sink, WASH IT OUT.

(I promise that is not towards my roommates, they're good about that!)

~ When you study and study for a test, get a C (keep in mind that is your best test score yet-yeah pathetic), and then someone else vents about how bad they did on the SAME test, so you ask them

and they say, "Oh, I got a A-/B+... I know, I could've done so much better)

Oh if looks could kill... I'd have murdered about 4 people this week.

BYU students- shut the he#@ up! Stop complaining, for my selfish sake.

~ When you put toilet paper on the roll, put it so that it pulls down, not up. 

~ to dumb, dumb,dumb UT drivers-the blinker is there for a reason!

~ To all the boys out there- Please stop adjusting yourself in public. And speaking out in class whenever you dang well please; and after your pointless, annoying comment, DO NOT look around for approval from your fellow classmates. And please, please stop eating carrots while the professor is lecturing. 

~ people that use "fake" voices just because they wanna sound nice.

Be real. You'll leave a better impression in my book anyway.

~ when my huge comforter slides off the side of my tiny bed while I'm asleep because it's too big.

~ Don't interrupt. It's truly rude and makes the other person feel unimportant.

~Stop being judgmental, you don't even know the person and why they are the way they are.

~ When people where short sleeved shirts when it's 30 degrees outside.

You think that makes you look cool? It doesn't. Just stupid.

~When you put on that perfectly fitting pair of pants, and in 25 mins, they're completely baggy.

~ People blasting their country music next door at 1 am. And then they sing a long, loudly.

~ When you know someone is trying to sleep, be respectful and try to stay quiet.

~ All these young, pregnant girls getting on Facebook saying they don't need a man

(Guess what, your baby needs a Dad. Get off your high horse).

~ People lying to your face. Especially when you know for a fact they're lying.

~ When people have truly messed up priorities.

~When people think they know everything about something they honestly know nothing about.

~ If I give you a compliment, you don't have to give one back. Just accept it and say thanks.

~Sometimes, when I wanna complain or vent, I don't want an answer on how to make myself better, I just want you to shut-up and truly listen to how I'm feeling.

Sometimes... and other times please help me feel better.

Anywho, the list could go on at the moment.

I'm having one of those moments.

I'm done now.

Actually, I would love to hear anything else that bothers you.

Feels good to let it out, trust me!

The Mark of Three

Today is a special day for me.

It's February 7th, exactly a week before Valentines Day.

Today is the mark of my 3rd anniversary with this lovely Man:

I like to think that I'm one of the luckiest people.

I found someone who treats me better than you could imagine.

I've never met anyone who understands everything about me.

The way I think, the way I feel and why it is I am the way I am.

He never fails to make sure I'm okay. That I'm happy and my needs are met.
I've never met anyone that can make me laugh as hard as he can, even when I'm angry about something.

I've never met someone who is as strong as he is...

someone who has true ambition to get somewhere.

I could go on and on and on...

but I'll just leave it at the fact that he is truly an amazing individual that has made me realize

so many things about myself and has been there for me 

through so much and accepted every side of me.

Trust me, I've heard my fair share of people disagreeing with my choice to 

date only one person for so long, so young.

Sure, I see their point of view, but they don't see mine.

If people were to truly see Madison in every aspect, like I have, they would think I was crazy for letting

someone like him go.

So I plan not to.

Madison- You're my best friend.

I adore you.

I want to say thank you for being there 24-7, listening to me and taking care of me.

For acting crazy and weird with me, and constantly doing everything you can to help me.

Words can't express how much you mean to me.

Happy Anniversary.

I love you very, very much.

Isn't it Funny?

Isn't it funny how your mind changes and develops over time?

You think to yourself- "Why did I make the decisions I made?!"

Like fashion, relationships (friends, significant other), health choices, and mistakes...

Why does the natural man have such a lack of ability to think of consequences?

Why do we think that we are invincible?

I'll admit I have a pretty strong personality... in fact probably too strong at times.

I think I've got it all figured out...

Then reality hits.

I am then reminded of my mistakes, my insecurities, my weaknesses, etc.

Then I remember, oh yeah... I'm not perfect. She isn't perfect. He isn't perfect.

Life can really knock you down sometimes and it is not always easy to "get right back up."

You hear all those inspirational quotes about how to deal with life when it gets rough, 

but they don't elaborate on HOW rough it really can be.

I'm not saying I have the worst problems and no one understand, because I don't believe that one bit.

I am blessed.

There is one that will forever

understand how I'm feeling.

But I still have trials. I still have weak moments and I definitely have insecurities.

I believe life is about overcoming them.

Heavenly Father didn't just randomly assign trials to human kind.

He individually made a path out for us with blessings, trials, experiences for very specific reasons.

Maybe we will never understand those reasons. 

Have you thought, maybe you're not meant to understand. Maybe you had to experience a specific trial

so that you can help someone else through something similar. 

The brain develops through certain stages as one grows. This has a purpose.

Even if we never realize or find out why we did the things we did,

Heavenly Father knows.

Hey, you could've changed someone else's path for the better with your story.

I know this post is a little everywhere.

I am rambling, I know.

But I just really felt the need.

Grey's #1!

Today is Grey Sanford Brinton's 1st birthday.

There is something special about this little munchkin.

He is so adorable, happy and loving ALL the time.

I try not to always think about him because then I miss seeing him and all the rest of the kids.

Happy First Birthday, my favorite, lovable little baby boy.

Cracker Chips

My most recent finding.

Special K Cracker Chips

They are so yummy.

And there are only 110 calories in 27 chips!!!

I came upon these chips on my last grocery store trip and decided to try them.

I actually really like them and they truly satisfy me.

Plus, I have the munchies quite frequently and these hit the spot.

"They're not quite a cracker, and not just a chip.

These delicious snacks are made with potatoes, brown rice, and then temptingly seasoned."

They should pay me for the advertising I'm doing right now.

Anyway, I just thought I'd let you know that there is a delicious, healthy, salty snack 

out there that doesn't make your love handles any more lovable

(if you know what I mean).

So... next time you go to the store, I recommend you try them.

Something to Make you Smile

Try looking at these pictures without smiling...

 You know in your head you read this in the "Spice" man's voice...

 Baby Hippo.

 Story. Of. My. Life.

I bet right now, you should be doing something else that is more productive.

But here you are... reading my blog.