Dog Days are Not Over

You like my creative title? I thought I was pretty clever on that one...

So you might think, according to my latest posts, that I'm obsessed with my little Wesley pup.

Truth is, I kind of am.

He is just so darn cute. Plus, the things he does I think are pretty funny.

So today, I had him to myself all day. Paige and I hung out with him,

let him while we went to the gym, and ate some yummy Zupas.

Other than that, he's kept me company while I was lazy and watched

 "Batman Forever" (great movie I know),

bought some groceries, relaxed, and cleaned my apartment.

He is a fun little puppy to have around. And he so small, that he is easy to bring places and take care of.

So, because I am that weird dog-lover that people make fun of, here is my day with Wesley:

 Paige is obsessed with him too... she may just not admit it like I will hah

 I gave him a bath today, and some of the fur on his face dried forward... oh well. 

This dog loves to just look out the window.

Good thing he isn't very vocal.

 This is one of Wes's favorite things to do when at my apartment. 

Whenever I open my closet, he grabs either my slippers, my Uggs, or my Toms and books it

to the living room. As we speak, I have 3 pairs of shoes scattered in my living room due to this little dog.

Also, another one of his annoyingly favorite things to do.

Whenever I type, he has to jump at my keyboard.

This time, he attempted to use it as a bed.

I promise I'm really not that weird.

I just took a lot of pictures today and figured, I'm SURE people

wanna know about my life with my dog. Because secretly I know you all do.
So here is a video from this week that I recorded of him playing with a water bottle.

City Creek

Salt Lake City just got even better everyone.

Now they have the City Creek Mall and it is b-e-a-utiful.

It's a tiny bit of San Fransisco in the middle of UT, I like to think anyway.

I've visited the mall twice now, and last night was the 2nd time.

Mad&I went on a double date with Dalton&Jessica to the Jazz game (box seats, oh yeah), then the mall.

It was actually pretty fun. There are some weird people in SLC though... just sayin.

We were walking across the street, and this toothless man ran toward us,

smiled, then layed in the middle of the crosswalk.

We just kinda stopped and stared. I mean, really what else do you do?

Don't worry, he eventually stood back up and ran across the street laughing and flailing his arms.

If you have access to the mall, go. It's fun, and they have some NICE stores.

So don't feel bad about not spending money, because honestly, no one can afford Tiffany's. Michael Khors,

etc. anyway. Let's be honest.

This was on the "traffic-y" way there. 

Ugly face competition. 

I think Madison won this round... 

If you've never done this, you should because it is hilarious.

You hand the camera (or phone) around, each person has to take the UGLIEST

picture they can of themselves. I'm not talking cheesy face, I'm talkin hideous.

Just do it, you'll see why it's one of my favorite things to do with friends.

Another side-note: City Creek has a fountain show.

The people who designed it were the ones who designed the "Belagio" fountain show in LV,

and this one is done with water and fire. Pretty amazing if you ask me.

Hungry for the Hunger Games

The day came that I had been waiting years for, literally.

I saw "The Hunger Games" and I gotta say...

it was good. Good. Good?!?!

It needed to be amazing. Don't people understand that so many fans are waiting this moment?

Sure, it was very much like the book in every way. But the book is hands-down so much better.

I'm sorry- but why oh why did they cast Peeta as this guy? 

In the novel, he is tall, big, and blonde. And handsome. Very handsome in my mind.

Then they pick this guy? Sure he is cute in his own way, but NOT even what I expected.

They didn't even have chemistry?! Gale was hot. Of course he was.

This is how I see it-

Books: I want Peeta.

Movie: I want Gale.

Not just because of looks, but because of true chemistry between the characters.

The fighting scenes were so "blurry" you could say and it was so hard to follow what was happening.

I was satisfied, but I want to be more than that!

I wanna walk out giddy and wanting to read the series again. Lame.

It still was a great production, but just didn't quite live up to my hopes. Gosh dangett.

Oh well, maybe next time. 

BTW- I think that "Katniss" did an amazing job. Just as she was in the book. Bravo.

Happy Dance

This picture killed me. There was a caption of the dog saying that the little girl was funny haha

Am I just so easily entertained? Honestly? Yes, yes I am.

Anyway, I used this picture for a reason.

So a couple weeks ago when I bought my Italy ticket online with my sister Paige,

we were pretty freakin excited. Like... REALLY excited.

But nothing made me more happy than Paige's reaction when she thought I wasn't looking...

So, I'm leaving her house and when I walked out, I glanced back in the window for some reason.

What I saw I would have killed to get on camera. Yeah, killed.

Paige was walking back to her kitchen table and while walking back, she did a little "groovin".

Yeah, she gave a little happy dance which consisted of hopping and flapping her arms in circular motions 

while smiling from cheek to cheek. 

I started dying. Then she made eye contact through the window and froze.

I couldn't handle it. Such a perfect moment.

Totally caught her red-handed and she couldn't even stop from laughing.

Pretty hilarious. Gotta love those happy dances that you just gotta let sometimes!

Beautiful Heartbreak

Next time think you're having a hard day, take a step back.

Look at what you are blessed with. 

Next time you feel insecure about your body, take a step back.

Look at the beautiful creation that Heavenly Father has given you.

Next time you feel like nothing is going good for you, take a step back.

Look at the world you live in. Yes, there are tragedies and evil, but there is beauty and miracles just the same.

My roommate just showed me this video, and it's very touching.

These people have all suffered through trials I cannot imagine,

yet here they are, not only living, but smiling.

Next time you think, think harder.

Life is beautiful.

I don't mean to be cheesy or preachy, but honestly.

Just watch the video.

The Difference with Audio

This is another one of those weeks where I have 3 midterms in week.

Religion, American Heritage, and Sociology.

I don't have time to fit everything in the space provided.

So for Christmas, I bought this baby for Madison. 

He wanted it so that he could listen to it on his daily hour-long travel to work. 

Whenever I have a test for my B.O.M class, I like to steal it.

It's funny how sometimes when I read this Book of Mormon or the Bible,

it doesn't register. I catch myself emptily reading.

Nothing sticks and I'm just going through the motions a lot of the time.

If I put the CD in, listen to it while driving or just in my room, it's amazing how I can picture it.

I love reading, but sometimes it's good to change it up, in my opinion anyway.

So, if you seem to be like me and not catch the meaning behind your readings,

I recommend buying the Audio version. It's actually pretty nice.

Now I can organize my studying papers for other classes while I review my B.O.M.

Time-Saver!

 

Sunday Stroll

Recently, every Sunday before church Madison and I get together and 

go on a little stroll or adventure as we like to think it.

This weekend was snowy, so we drove up the canyon, took a random turn and let it lead us

wherever it was going.

Actually was a beautiful little road. The bare trees hugged above the windy road with 

snow lightly floating by. The mountains were around us, which is always a sight.

We found the cutest little parks and trails 

(We only got out of the car once to see the bridge and river, otherwise it was too cold!)

 When we were driving, we saw these two dogs just sitting in the snow by a barn. 

We figured they belonged to the house. this one came up to the car, when Wes popped his little

head up, and the dogs freaked out and almost attacked us. I hurried to drive away but it kept

chasing my car in the front! So I couldn't! Kinda scary, but it was pretty funny.

I've realized in all my pictures I post lately, I look so sloppy. 

I promise I still get dressed and ready these days!

After church, we decided to make a delicious dinner... BREAKFAST.

Pancakes, bacon, eggs, and hot chocolate. It was rather nice I must say.

 Then we went to Walmart yesterday to look for some things for Madison, 

and we spotted this little doggie sweater. I never, ever thought I would be the kind of

person who dresses their dogs, but I could NOT resist. So cute.

It's the Day!

Today is going to be a great day!

Why?

Because as of last night, I'm no longer a student in Stats 121

(Yeah, I withdrew, it was the right thing to do in my case).

And, drum-roll please!!.......

I'm about to buy my ticket to fly to Rome t-o-d-a-y.

I have my financial situation figured out and I am a-okay!

You guys, this is a big moment. This is what has been occupying my mind for the past couple months.

My excitement is over-riding my ability to start my A. Heritage paper due on Thursday.

I'm just so freakin excited.

So you can envy along, here are some pictures of where I'll be going :

These pictures were actually taken by my sister herself.

If you'd like to continue exploring, visit her blog at 

http://rachaelclegg.blogspot.com/

And not to mention I get to see and be with these 2 faces that I miss SO much

Oh yeah.

Hikin' the "Y"

My personal definition of hiking: 

At the beginning, an inspirational walk through nature to 

appreciate the beauty, when in reality it's a tiring, everlasting walk on a dirt pathway where

you can't wait until the second you reach your destination so that you can turn around and redo exactly what you JUST did...

Yeah... now that definition might be a little long and dramatic for Webster's type.

But hey, every time I go hiking, I start out with this optimistic attitude when in the end,

I just wanna get back to my nice air-conditioned car.

Now, this hike I took on Saturday wasn't long. It's just up the side of the mountain

to the big white "Y" representing BYU's territory.

I thought, now if I go to that school, I better at least touch their famous landmark.

Actually, this Saturday was Madison's first day off in a l-o-n-g time, and it 

was about 69 degrees, beautiful I tell ya. It's amazing how when the sun comes out, so do the people.

People were literally all about town, laying on any open grass soakin up the rays,

I don't blame 'em one bit.

So Mad got this brilliant idea to hike the "Y", I though "sure, what the heck".

It was actually quite nice. Constant uphill, but I'm alive.

I will admit, the sides of my bootay are pretty soar though.

We brought puppy Wes, and he was loving his life.

He literally ran almost the entire way up!

Not to mention he was suddenly everyone's best friend that was on the trail.

Honestly, the dog had to say hello to everyone. And everyone was in love with him.

It really is had to capture this little guy's cuteness. His spastic little personality only makes him that much cuter.

This is my 

"Lion King" moment.

 This is my "I'm so proud of myself" moment.

I wish I would've gotten more pics of Madison, he was such a stud.

My face was all flushed and I was panting, and he was just strolling along.

Then again- consider the size differences in our legs. I had to work twice as hard!!

The view was pretty gorgeous.

And... this is what Wesley looked like literally the second we got into the car.

He zonked out on my lap. Poor little guy.

Anywho, that was my little weekend adventure in the sun. Although I don't plan on hiking for a while,

it was worth it. Just being outside is a must sometimes. 

Let me just vouch for myself and say I haven't had the best hiking experiences in my past,

so don't think I'm a huge wimp. I'm just a little wimp...

Hopefully the sun will stay. I like it when it's out and about, so I can do the same.

Make A Difference

Okay... This video posted below is something that I'm actually very passionate about.

Since my Freshman Year of high school, when I learned about "Invisible Children",

I've always been very interested and very desirous to help.

Although, I haven't truly done anything, I hope one day I can.

This is actually really ironic for me because the other day, I had this completely random

thought pop up in my head. 

I want to go to Africa during the summer and I want to help the kids in some way.

I want to somehow help them feel better about their situation.

That's what is important.

Then today on Facebook, I saw people posting this and watched the video.

I know there's not chance I can go for Summer, because of money and 

I'm probably too late. But if I have the opportunity to ever do something like this,

I will take it without even blinking. 

This is how you make a difference.

I know the video is long, but it is completely worth your time I promise.

Please watch it.

If it doesn't work on my blog for you, watch it on Youtube, Vimeo, etc. 

"Kony 2012".

Now on another note, here is another video that I was very touched by.

This girl was born deaf and had a hearing implant put in and could hear for the first time.

Maybe this touched me so much because I've learned so much about the Deaf Culture.

But both these videos brought tears to me eyes.

When I think I'm having a hard day, I'll think of the kids in Africa, who wish death instead of life.

Who are torn from their families by an evil man, forced to hurt others and kill their parents.

I'll think of those who live in fear every time they close their eyes to sleep.

I'll think of this girl, who has never had the ability to hear the song of a bird, the breeze, laughter, 

or anything for the matter.

Now she can hear.

As much as this World is evil, there is also good. 

We can make a difference.

We can "be the good you wish to see in the World".

Let's do it today,

Mustache March

Everyone- if you didn't already know- it's "Mustache" March.

I hope I don't offend anyone with my next statement... 

(even if I do offend you, I'm doing you a favor so... be offended)

Mustaches went out of style for a reason.

They're not just ugly, they're horrendous.

Well, glad I got that off my chest.

I'll admit, there are some older men that can pull off a funky, creative mustaches.

But as for high school/college/almost-any-man,

in my own opinion,

mustaches are a definite no-go.

This recent, made-up celebration of growing hair on the face is weird to me.

Whatever, I mean if it floats your boat, go ahead and grow yourself a little stache.

But just so you know, it adds a very "creepy" effect to your appearance.

Also- I know that I, as well as many other girls, would never want to kiss it.

It could be hiding some of your earlier meal, and that is foul.

Just sayin.

But if you really feel that they're sexy, and you wanna join in the fun, 

you just let it grow... let it grow.

But only for March. Not any longer.

haha.

Am I too opinionated? Welp... then again, this website is called "Sadie's Blog".

Oreo!

Did you know that....

 TODAY is NATIONAL OREO DAY?!

Thanks to the radio 

(I left my CD's in Madison's car from our CA trip, so I'm forced to listen to the radio),

I found out about this sweet little holiday.

So, I know that my time, this day is ends in an hour, but I challenge you to

eat an Oreo or 2... or 3... or 4. Heck, the whole package!

If you don't have any Oreos available, eat something sweet and don't feel guilty. 

If you're allowed to stuff your face on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, etc., then 

by all means, Oreo Day is just as special!

When I think of Oreos - I think of my sister, Paige.

{Paige's Blog}

Growing up, she has always adored Oreo cookies.

The way the soak up the milk and become all mushy, and how they squish between her teeth...

I know this because she wrote it in a little book she made when she was younger.

Anywho, so go eat some cookies!

Right now.

Happy Oreo Day!

Let it Go

Today, I found this simple little picture.

I think it is perfect.

I'm not going trough anything traumatic right now or anything, but I realize that sometimes

I hold onto things for too long when I need to learn to let them go.

Understanding that some things aren't your fault.

Something to think about...

Passion

Passion: strong and barely controllable emotion.

Definition according Google.

Of course I am passionate about things, my family and the people I love, religion, life, uh dogs...

I'm passionate about ideas I have or views on certain things. 

But I try and think of something I am passionate about for a future career. Do I even want a career?

There are things that I would LOVE to do but aren't realistic for me.

Then I have ideas of things that I could possibly become passionate about, but that would take risks

that scare me, or make me nervous.

Would I want to leave the college I've always dreamed of attending for something that I think 

I may be passionate about? Or do I find something else that I'm not so passionate about

and deal with it because I'm at an amazing University?

Just something that's been on my mind recently.

Is the risk for passion worth it?

The unknown is scary. My future is a mystery that I'm "writing" as I go.

People can go right ahead and say how they think that I am too young to worry about my future that way.

But I don't want to take classes that I'm not interested in when I could get a head-start with

my future.

Maybe my personality makes me think that way. I just wanna find something I'm really passionate about.

I know many people struggle with this, bit I'm determined to find it.

I guess "time will tell", annoyingly.

I'm too impatient to wait. 

Decisions, decisions... what to do.