Kortney Ann Wilcock

It's happening!!!

2011-08-05T21:10:00.000-07:00

Well I did it!!! :) I graduated July 22nd from flight attendant training with Southwest airlines! It was so much fun, so much work and so much stress! BUT, I know already it is worth it! 4 weeks of intense training for what will be a career I can have for the rest of my life! I'm so excited to be a part of such a great company! One that will allow me to do all the things I want to in my life! I'm really blessed and I'm so grateful for all the blessings I have been given!
I have been based in Baltimore .... Ha! I won't lie, it will be a very good experience for me to explore the east coast! Although I do hope to get based on the west coast within the next couple of months! For now, I'm taking it one day at a time, but it's been very hard for me to remember that there is life outside of all of this! I get in what I'm going to start calling 'airplane mode' and I forget to call people and update them and see how they are... It's a very different lifestyle that is going to take some getting use to! So if you feel forgotten, I'm so very sorry! I missed my moms birthday :( I'm such a terrible person! Ugh! I feel terrible about it! I was on my 1st 3 day trip and was so nervous the entire time I was afraid to get my phone out and then i just spaced it!
I'm now on my 2nd trip! We are in Tampa and tomorrow we will make our way back to baltimore. I'm hoping I get better As time goes by because I'm starting to have the moments of defeat when I mess up someones drunk order. Lol it's fun though!!
My only words of advice for passengers so far is, please keep your body in your seat. You really don't have to read your newspaper by leaning out into the aisle! :) I don't want to trip with my tray of drinks... Again (i didn't drop it)

Opening PA

2011-06-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

Opening:
We'd like to welcome our Rapid Reward Members and all our customers aboard Southwest Airlines flight number 252, service to Dallas Love Field.
The Flight Attendants serving you today are Amy in the back, Lori in the middle and my name is Kortney, I'll be serving you up front. Shortly after takeoff we will serve complimentary soft drinks, juice and coffee. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased with a credit card. We also accept valid coupons for our alcoholic beverages. Please refer to the menu in the seatback pocket for selections and prices.
Please turn off and stow all portable electronic devices except for cell phones. A list of devices that may be used after takeoff is on the flight service page of SPIRIT magazine.
If you are in an emergency exit seat, please review the exit seat requirements and operating instructions for the 737 on the safety information card in the seatback pocket nearest you. If you do not meet all of the selection criteria on the card, or are unable to perform the functions, or believe that performing those functions may cause you harm, please let us know right now so that we may can reseat you.
So that we may pushback from the gate, please fasten your seatbelt, raise your seatback and tray table to it's full upright and locked position, and make sure all carry on items are completely under the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin, leaving the area around your feet clear.
Thank you for choosing Southwest Airlines. Welcome Aboard.

SO FAR...

2011-06-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

Alright, I have been super busy trying to get my room packed up. In case my parents decide to move while I am in training or shortly after. I'm not sure when I will be home next. If everything goes according to plan. I will be in Dallas for the next 4 weeks. Be assigned my 'Base' and if rumors are true, I will only have a couple days to GET to my base. SO, I'm thinking it is better to have everything at 'home' situated accordingly because I truly don't know where home is anymore!

I've been packing and studying... As you can see, I have a few more PA's memorized. Below are the ones that I know.

13 down, 10 to go (long ones) OYE!

Exit Seat Briefing:
Hello, you have chosen an exit seat on the boeing 737.
In an emergency evacuation you will be responsible for opening this exit and assisting with the evacuation.
Please review the exit seat requirements and operating instructions for the 737 on the safety information card in the seatback pocket nearest you.
If you do not meet all of the selection criteria, or are unable to perform the functions, or believe that performing those functions may cause you harm, please let us know right now so that we can reseat you.
Are you willing and able to assist in an evacuation?
Do you have any questions?

Full Flight:
Ladies and gentleman, this will be a full flight. We'd LUV to get you to your destination on time, so please do us a big favor and take the first available seat. If you have 2 carry on items place one completely under the seat in front of you and the other in the overhead bin. Thank you.

OHBs FULL:
Ladies and gentleman, the overhead bins in the back of the aircraft are full. If you have an item that won't fit under the seat, place it in the first available overhead bin. Thank you.

Secure Doors For Pushback:
Flight Attendants, secure doors for pushback. Ladies and gentleman, please turn off and stow all cell phones.

Reading Lights:
We will now dim the cabin lights for departure. If you need a reading light, press the button above you with the figure of a light bulb on it.

Cleared for departure:
Ladies and gentleman, we have been cleared for departure.

Fasten Seat Belt Sign On:
Ladies and gentleman, the fasten seat belt sign has been turned on. Please be in your seat with your seat belt visable and fastened. Thank you.

Fasten Seat Belt Sign Off:
Although the fasten seat belt sign has been turned off, please keep your seat belt visible and fastened while seated and please be careful when opening any overhead bin. Thank you.

Fasten Seat Belt Reminder:
Ladies and gentleman, the fasten seat belt sign is still on. Please return to your seat and keep your seatbelt visible and fastened. Thank you.

Prepare For Arrival:
Flight Attendants, prepare doors for arrival.

Aft Doors Prepared:
Aft doors prepared for arrival.

Military Human Remains:
Please remain seated and allow the escort seated in the front of the cabin to deplane first so that he/she may carry out his/her required duties plane-side. Thank you for your understanding.

Dual Boarding Bridge:
Ladies and gentleman, if you are in the back of the plane you may exit through the back door.

R. E. S. P. E. C. T.

2011-06-21T15:40:00.000-07:00

As I realize how much I have to learn. It makes me respect Southwest even more and more. They require the best in their employees and I SURE HOPE that I have what it takes to pull this off!

OYE!

Secure Doors for Pushback

2011-06-21T12:47:00.000-07:00

Flight Attendants, secure doors for pushback. Ladies and gentleman, please turn off and stow all cell phones.

Flight Attendants, secure doors for pushback. Ladies and gentleman, please turn off and stow all cell phones.

Flight attendants, secure doors for pushback. Ladies and gentleman, please turn off and stow all cell phones.

OHB's Full (Overhead bins Full)

2011-06-20T21:46:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentleman, the overhead bins in the back of the aircraft are full. If you have an item that won't fit under the seat, place it in the first available overhead bin. Thank you.

Ladies and gentleman, the overhead bins in the back of the aircraft are full. If you have an item that won't fit under the seat, place it in the first available overhead bin. Thank you.

Oye... I only have 3 memorized.... 20 to go!!!

Exit Seat Briefing

2011-06-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hello, you have chosen an exit seat on the boeing 737.
In an emergency evacuation you will be responsible for opening this exit and assisting with the evacuation.
Please review the exit seat requirements and operating instructions for the 737 on the safety information card in the seatback pocket nearest you.
If you do not meet all of the selection criteria on the card, or are unable to perform the functions, or believe that performing those functions may cause you harm. Please let us know right away so that we can reseat you.
Are you willing and able to assist in an evacuation?
Do you have any questions?

AGAIN

Hello, you have chosen an exit seat on the boeing 737.
In an emergency evacuation you will be responsible for opening this exit and assisting with the evacuation.
Please review the exit seat requirements and operating instructions for the 737 on the safety information card in the seatback pocket nearest you.
If you do not meet all of the selection criteria on the card, or are unable to perform the functions, or believe that performing those functions may cause you harm. Please let us know right away so that we may reseat you.
Are you willing and able to assist in an evacuation?
Do you have any questions?

Full Flight PA

2011-06-20T19:31:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentleman, this will be a full flight. We'd LUV to get you to your destination on time, so please do us a big favor and take the first available seat. If you have 2 carry on items, place one completely under the seat in front of you and the other in the overhead bin. Thank you!

Ok... one more time just to make sure I got it!

Ladies and gentleman, this will be a full flight. We'd LUV to get you to your destination on time so please do us a big favor and take the first seat available. If you have 2 carry on items, place one completely below the seat in front of you and the other in the over head bin. Thank you!

Just typed those from memory... Let's hope I remember them tomorrow.

Next is the Exit Seat briefing :S

Inflight Training

2011-06-20T19:17:00.000-07:00

As some of you may know. I am been chosen out of hundreds of candidates to be a part of the inflight training with Southwest Airlines. In other terms, this means that I have been selected to be a Flight Attendant. :) Did you know that it's easier to get into an Ivy League University.... Ya, no pressure!
As happy and amazing as this is, I have SO much to learn by Sunday, June 26th. I have always been a leader when it comes to the careers that I have chosen. For some reason, this is one that makes me feel inferior. I know without a doubt that I can do the job well. I know for a fact that this is something that I can do for the rest of my life and provide for myself and future family.
What I don't know has to do with the testing. Inflight training is 4 weeks of training. I will be in Dallas, Texas at the Southwest headquarters. There will be a test every single day... Can I just say: "I'M FREAKING OUT MAN". I'm not sure how I will do. I get major testing anxiety :S

SO, for the next 5 weeks I will be blogging about some of my experiences. Typing it out so that I don't forget it all. (Also to keep me sane).

Wish me luck!
Keep me in your prayers!
Send good energy my way!
Whatever it is you do... include me cause I need your help!!!

Welcome aboard!

day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year

2011-06-18T17:46:00.000-07:00

Individually these two are great. Together, they are amazing. I first started listening to Colbie's music (before she started on the radio and over played). From listening to her I then heard a couple songs that she and Jason did together.
I love when they do duets together. *sigh* They just have a connection that is timeless! I can't deny the feeling that hearing them brings to my ear drums. It's pure happiness!!!

Colbie Callait and Jason Reeves - Droplets

day 29 - a song from your childhood

2011-06-18T17:35:00.000-07:00

I won't torture all of you like I use to torture my sister. Apparently (I vaguely remember) I use to run around the house singing Amy Grant's 'El Shaddai'. I find this pretty funny because back then, I didn't know the meaning of the song. BUT, it was one of my favorites!

Another song that I remember from my childhood would have to be a song in one of my favorite movies. I would watch this movie ALL the time. My poor Sister. She was 6 years older than me and she never understood why I loved this show when I was growing up. I can't explain it, but this song reminds me of being young!

Madonna - This Use To Be My Playground

day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty

2011-06-18T17:30:00.000-07:00

Guilty pleasures... BWAHAHAHAAAAA!!!
Simon and Garfunkel :S Yes, I said it! I love Simon and Garfunkel... I just can't help myself sometimes!

Enough chat... listen:

day 27 - a song that you wish you could play

2011-06-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

PIANO - I wish I could play it! I took lessons as a child. All that came from that is a 2 handed rendition of Mary Had a Little Lamb or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

One of my best friends growing up was Laura. She and a couple siblings in her family were all amazing pianists. Laura's older brother is now composing his own music and I am a huge fan.
If you like what you hear, check out his Christmas albums. AWESOME! Along with everything else of course!

Midnight Storms - Dale Jessee

day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument

2011-06-18T17:09:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time, I could play the flute! Back in those times, I would play a lot of Disney Music. This was one of my favorite songs to play because of all the 'runs'.
Sadly, if I were to try playing this today... I wouldn't remember.
Stay in school kids, stay in school. If you learn something, stick to it.

Pocahontas - Colors Of The Wind

OOOO - another one is:
Aladdin - A Whole New World

day 25 - a song that makes you laugh

2011-06-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

OH GEES - I hate to say that I know this song word for word! hahahahah It just CRACKS me up. Get it? CRACK! lol BUTT CRACK!

Baby got it goin on... just like this song!! ;)

Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back

day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral

2011-06-18T16:44:00.000-07:00

I use to know what I would want played at my funeral. Music is ever changing. Much like life is ever changing. There is always some song that comes along 'at the right time' and you say to yourself: I want this played at my funeral.
For me, I actually would love to donate my body to science. Therefore, I guess I wouldn't really have a funeral per say. But knowing my family, I know that they would have a service for me. In which case, I think this song would be appropriate:

Regina Spektor - The Call

If you are thinking to yourself that this song is about a relationship. I would agree with you. Although it may be a different type of relationship. I see this song as a relationship between 2 worlds. Life and the hereafter... Think about it. If you still don't get it... I forgive you ;)

day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding

2011-06-18T16:37:00.000-07:00

Wedding...
For those of you that know me well enough. You know that I do not want a 'Wedding'. Not to say that I am never going to get Married. I personally just do not want a big fancy shmancy wedding where I invite people that I haven't seen in years and years. I've been to so many weddings and while it's fun and it's beautiful and I'm sure the Bride and Groom will cherish and remember that day always. It's not something I want.
For me, I want to go on an adventure. TRAVEL!!! When (not if) I get married I hope that my husband to be will not be offended that I don't want a wedding ceremony. I would rather elope to some exotic destination. The money that would go into a wedding could be used for so many other things. I would even rather donate money to a good cause then pay for people to come and eat desserts that I haven't seen since elementary school or relatives that I wouldn't even recognize.

Sorry about my rant. Needless to say... this subject of 'A song that you will play on your wedding day' has no meaning to me! I don't want a wedding day... therefore, I don't want a song :) haha!!!

NEXT...
Give me a Wedding Vacation instead! :)

day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad

2011-06-18T16:20:00.000-07:00

I don't know how to explain it but this song really does make me feel great when I am feeling sad!

The Verve Pipe - Colorful

day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy

2011-06-18T15:26:00.000-07:00

Kina Grannis once tried out to have a commercial during the superbowl. That is how I first came across her music. She has a very soulful voice that captivates me.
I love to go to her youtube page and see all of the covers she has done. Recently she has been doing more and more music videos and I think this one titled 'Valentine' is adorable. Although it doesn't show off all of her vocal skills. You still can get a good grasp of the amount of talent she has.
One day (when the funds come pouring in) I will purchase her albums. I have gone to her website and listened to all of the 'samples'. Let's just say, it's on my list of albums that I know I can listen to through and through without skipping songs. Can't wait to get it! :)

Kina Grannis - Valentine

Lyrics:
Love, it's a special day
We should celebrate and appreciate
That you and me found something pretty neat
And I know some say this day is arbitrary

But it's a good excuse to put our love to use
Baby, I know what to do
Baby, I
I will love you
I'll love you, I'll love you

Love, I don't need those things
I don't need no ring
I don't need anything
But you with me
'Cause in your company
I feel happy, oh so happy and complete

And it's a good excuse to put our love to use
Baby, I know what to do
Baby, I
I will love you

[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/valentine-lyrics-kina-grannis.html ]

I'll love you, I'll love you

Yeah it's a good excuse to put our love to use
Baby, I know what to do
Baby, I
I will love you
I'll love you, I'll love you

So won't you be my honey bee?
Giving me kisses all the time
Be mine, be my Valentine

So won't you be my honey bee?
Giving sweet kisses all the time
Be mine, be my Valentine

Oh Oh Whoa
Be my Valentine

day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry

2011-06-18T14:23:00.000-07:00

Hmm... Usually when I am 'ANGRY' I turn on the radio and flip through the stations until I hear something that I know and can sing along too! Singing out loud is a great stress reliever for me. I use to get in my car and drive around just so I could blast the radio and sing at the top of my lungs.
NOWADAYS, I am living in California with my parents. I left my car in SLC with my Sister. So now, when I am feeling stressed. I go to the workout room and blast the stereo. Sometimes I just lay on the floor and let the music filter through me. Getting 'lost' in the music is something I look forward to on an 'angry' day!

Trying to think of the last song I listened to while 'angry'. I will have to go with....

Incubus - Drive

Lyrics:
Sometimes, I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear
And I can't help but ask myself how much I let the fear
Take the wheel and steer
It's driven me before
And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal
But lately I'm beginning to find that I
Should be the one behind the wheel

Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there

So if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine and hold my own and drive?
It's driven me before
And it seems to be the way that everyone else gets around
But lately I'm beginning to find that
When I drive myself my light is found

Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there

Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive

Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there

day 19 - a song from your favorite album

2011-06-18T13:56:00.000-07:00

Did I already post this song? If the answer is yes, well TOO BAD! Listen to it again. If not, then I am surprised. I love this song... and the album. Matt Nathanson and Train are the two artist/bands that I can listen to the albums through and through... He needs a skip button anyway? These are amazing musicians. :)

Matt Nathanson - Come On Get Higher
Album - Some Mad Hope

OK... I can't just post 1 song from this album. Here is another one too! :)

Matt Nathanson - Car Crash

day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio

2011-06-18T13:50:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy this song. It just brings a smile to my soul! I wish I did hear it on the radio because I would BLAST IT! :)
Maybe it does play on Christian stations... but I don't listen to those. Maybe I should start?! ;)

Brandon Flowers - Crossfire

Lyrics:
There’s a still in the street outside your window
You’re keepin’ secrets on your pillow
Let me inside, no cause for alarm
I promise tonight not to do no harm
I promise you baby,I won't be no harm

And we're caught up in the crossfire
A heaven and hell
And were searching for shelter
Lay your body down...

Watching your dress as you turn down the light
I forget all about the storm outside
Dark clouds roll their way over town
Heartache and pain came pouring down like
Chaos in the rain, yeah

They're handing it out

And we're caught up in the crossfire
Heaven and hell
And were searching for shelter
Lay your body down...

Tell the devil that he can go back from where he came
His fire he airs all through their beating vein.
And when the hardest part is over we'll be here
And our dreams will break the boundaries of our fears
Boundaries of our fears

Lay your body down(6x)

Next to mine....

day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio

2011-06-18T13:42:00.000-07:00

I think I am one of the few people in the world that still listens to the radio. So I actually know a good answer for this. A lot of folks now days have iPods or something of the sort so they don't listen to the radio. For those of you like me and you still listen to the radio. Here is a song I'm sure a lot of you know because it's played... a lot!

Eminem - Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate

2011-06-18T13:34:00.000-07:00

Don't get me wrong... I really do enjoy Manheim Steamroller. They truly are amazing musicians. There are just a couple songs like Joy To The World that remind me of not so fun times. Therefore, this would be a song that I USE to enjoy until said 'not fun times'.
ENJOY! They really are amazing though... I think it's just the Christmas albums that I have a difficult time with. If you get a chance... listen to 7 Colors Of The Rainbow = beautiful!

day 15 - a song that describes you

2011-06-18T13:23:00.000-07:00

All I have to say is THANK YOU Alanis Morissette :)

Alanis Morrissette - Thank You

Lyrics:
How bout getting off of these antibiotics
How bout stopping eating when I'm full up
How bout them transparent dangling carrots
How bout that ever elusive kudo

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

How bout me not blaming you for everything
How bout me enjoying the moment for once
How bout how good it feels to finally forgive you
How bout grieving it all one at a time

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

The moment I let go of it was
The moment I got more than I could handle
The moment I jumped off of it was
The moment I touched down

How bout no longer being masochistic
How bout remembering your divinity
How bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out
How bout not equating death with stopping

Thank you India
Thank you providence
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you nothingness
Thank you clarity
Thank you thank you silence

yeah yeah
ahh ohhh
ahhh ho oh
ahhh ho ohhhhhh
yeaahhhh yeahh

day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love

2011-06-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

I don't know how I came across this song. But for a couple years now, it just makes me FEEL good. I love to listen to this for no reason at all other than the enjoyment it brings to my ears!

The XX - VCR

Lyrics:
You, you used to have all the answers
And you, you still have them too.
And we, we live half in the day time
And we, we live half at night

Watch things on VCRs with me and talk about big love. I think we"re superstars, you say you think we are the best thing, but you, you just know. You just do

When i find myself by the sea, in another's company by the sea,
want to go out to the pier, gonna dive and have no fear, because you, you just know, you just do

Watch things on VCRs with me and talk about big love. I think we're superstars, you say you think we are the best thing, but you, you just know. You just do

30 Day song challenge = a challenge!

2011-06-18T13:05:00.000-07:00

I'M TERRIBLE!!!
I have been so busy the last couple of weeks and I won't lie. It's not going to get any better. Only busier! So I am going to quickly finish my 30 day song challenge because I feel like I need to complete it before moving on to the next phase of my life...

SO... for those of you that care. Here is 14-30...

day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure

2011-04-21T00:44:00.000-07:00

Oh man, this song is a guilty pleasure of mine. In fact, this entire movie is a guilty pleasure... LOVE IT!!

The Elephant Medley from Moulin Rouge

day 12 - a song from a band you hate

2011-04-20T00:36:00.000-07:00

This is hard. Usually if I 'HATE' a band, I don't even know the name of said band...
Thinking...
Well, I don't HATE this band, I only dislike them... There is a difference!

The Boo Radleys
Wake Up Boo

day 11 - a song from your favorite band

2011-04-19T23:53:00.000-07:00

Coming from SLC, UT. These guys have a great following. Including myself. My favorite band would have to be Royal Bliss. I admit, I am bias because some of the members are dear friends to me. A group of guys that never give up, they are a true characterization of their name in every way.
I hope only the best for this group of guys and their loved ones. They work so very hard to share their love of music with the most important people, the fans!
The tone of Neal Middleton's voice is ADDICTIOUS! Not only that, the SKILLZ of the men behind the voice are unquestionably flawless. Chris, Taylor, Dwayne, and Jake... your voices are permeated by the strings and beat. Don't stop the magic!

I truly have learned a lot from them and the people closest to them in their lives. All of which convey a truth and power too subtle to ignore. Only the ignorant will ignore what others call Royal Bliss...

Royal Bliss
Devils & Angels

Lyrics:
There's a devil in my head
An angel in my bed thats getting colder
I'm trying to warm it up with the only way I know
Theres something hid inside..I think that I should tell her
Cause its about that time I let her know

He says come with me I'll show you my way
Into a place where all the devils go

Days and days go by that I tell myself the lie I'm getting older
I need to slow it down but the way I dont know
And the devil inside is telling me an order
'To ever feel alive I've got to let her go'

He says come with me I'll show you my way
Into a place where all the devils go
No more pain no more lies and no more worries
It's a place where all the devils go

And I feel cold and so alone
Cause I dont know which way to turn
And I feel like I'm getting weaker
Cause I cant ever take control
(Cant ever take control)
Ohhh Devil in my head an angel in my bed thats getting colder
I cannot I will not let her go

She says come with me I'll show you my way
To a place where all the angels go
No more pain no more lies and no more worries
It's a place where all true lovers go
She says come with me I'll show you my way
To a place where all the angels go

day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep

2011-04-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

A song that makes me fall asleep... well, I wouldn't say that this MAKES me fall asleep. It PUTS me to sleep. If I'm having a hard time sleeping, I listen to this and it helps put me in a good place for the dream world...

Sarah Mclachlan
Hold On

Hold on
Hold on to yourself
For this is gonna hurt like hell
Hold on
Hold on to yourself
You know that only time will tell
What is it in me that refuses to believe
This isn’t easier than the real thing
My love
You know that you’re my best friend
You know I’d do anything for you
My love
Let nothing come between us
My love for you is strong and true

Am I in heaven here or am i...
At the crossroads I am standing
So now you’re sleeping peaceful
I lie awake and pray
That you’ll be strong tomorrow and we’ll
See another day and we will praise it
And love the light that brings a smile
Across your face

Oh God if you’re out there won’t you hear me
I know that we’ve never talked before
Oh God the man I love is leaving
Won’t you take him when he comes to your door

Am I in heaven here or am I in hell
At the crossroads I am standing
So now you’re sleeping peaceful
I lie awake and pray
That you’ll be strong tomorrow and we’ll
See another day and we will praise it
And love the light that brings a smile
Across your face...

Hold on
Hold on to yourself
For this is gonna hurt like hell

day 09 - a song that you can dance to

2011-04-17T20:42:00.000-07:00

Footloose = CLASSIC

Oh boy oh boy oh boy... This song just makes me want to put on my dancing shoes (or take my shoes off). If I need to 'get in the mood' to do something. This song has a way of getting me motivated. Love to run around my house like a maniac while blasting this on the stereo....

CUT FOOT LOOSE!!!!

Footloose

day 08 - a song that you know all the words to

2011-04-16T20:35:00.000-07:00

One of the very first songs that I can remember learning all of the words too when I was a kid is The Rose. Bette Midler has an amazing voice and put it to use in this enchanting song. :)

The Rose
Bette Midler ft. Wynonna Judd

day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event

2011-04-15T19:32:00.000-07:00

Some people wont believe this... BUT, this song right hurr reminds me of my High School Prom. I went to school in South Carolina. A lot different from where I grew up in Utah.

School Dances in Utah were highly chaperoned. If the girls dress was too revealing, they wouldn't have let you into the dance. When you were dancing, if your bodies were too close at any point and time, there was someone there to separate the two of you.
South Carolina however... I'm surprised how many people they DIDN'T separate. People were dancing on the FLOOR. In fact, this music video reminds me exactly of my Prom. The clothing was SO skimpy and not at all what I expected a Prom to be.
If I was able to show an actual video of that nights events, a lot of people would be in disbelief. Very entertaining however... for those of you that wouldn't be offended and could just laugh about the comedy of it all!

Here is a song that reminds me of Prom back in South Carolina... right thurr were people know how to shake their tail feathers ;)

Right Thurr
Chingy

day 08 - a song that you know all the words to

2011-04-14T22:00:00.000-07:00

I know the words to a lot of songs... so I am going to switch this up and put up a song that I know all of the words too and LOVE the lyrics.
With that said, I LOVE this song and appreciate the meaning.

Brandi Carlile
Dreams

Dreams I have dreams when I´m awake when I´m asleep
And you you are in my Dreams
You´re underneath my skin how am I so weak

And now in my dreams

I can feel the way I can just come clean
I keep it to myself I know what it means
I can´t have you Well I have dreams

How long can you hold your breath?
Can you count to ten can you let it pass
To keep can you keep it in
Keep it behind lashes can you make it last

And now in my dreams I could feel the way
I can just come clean

I keep it to myself I know what it means
I can´t have you Well I have dreams
Oh I have dreams I have dreams

(And then an amazing guitar solo)

Mind can you read my mind
Is it come undone am I showin signs

And now in my dreams
I can feel the wait I can just complete
I keep it to myself I know what it means
I can´t have you Well I have dreams
I have dreams I have I have I have Dreams

day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event

2011-04-13T23:01:00.000-07:00

One week before moving to California, this song came on the radio as I drove home from work in the snow. I couldn't help but get a huge smile on my face as I realized that I only had less than a week before I would actually BE IN CALIFORNIA!
Now, here I am and this song will always remind me about the events that took place as I prepared to change my life in the California sun!

California Dreamin
The Mamas and the Papas

Lyrics:
All the leaves are brown
(All the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray.
(And the sky is gray).
I've been for a walk
(I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day.
(On a winter's day).

I'd be safe and warm
(I'd be safe and warm)
if I was in L.A.
(If I was in L.A.)
California dreamin'
(California dreamin') on such a winter's day.

Stopped in to a church I passed along the way.
Well I got down on my knees
(got down on my knees)
And I pretend to pray.
(I pretend to pray).
You know the preacher likes the cold.
(preacher likes the cold).
He knows I'm gonna stay.
(knows I'm gonna stay).
California dreamin'
(California dreamin') on such a winter's day.

(Bridge)

All the leaves are brown
(All the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray.
(And the sky is gray).
I've been for a walk
(I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day.
(On a winter's day).

If I didn't tell her
(If I didn't tell her)
I could leave today.
(I could leave today).
California dreamin' (California dreamin')on such a winter's day,
California dreamin' on such a winter's day,
California dreamin' on such a winter's day.

day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere

2011-04-12T23:48:00.000-07:00

This song takes me to a 'happy place'... I listen to it when I need to find my inner peace. The 'somewhere' is within myself!

What can I say... Imogen is a miraculous artist and performer. She is simply amazing to my ears and I love that you can feel her energy and peace of mind through her voice. Listening to Imogen makes my soul smile!

This song makes no sense.... but yet, it's perfect!

Imogen Heap
Hide and Seek

Where are we? What the hell is going on?
The dust has only just begun to fall,
Crop circles in the carpet, sinking, feeling.
Spin me round again and rub my eyes.
This can't be happening.
When busy streets a mess with people
would stop to hold their heads heavy.

Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines.
All those years they were here first.

Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before.
The takeover, the sweeping insensitivity of this
still life.

Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines. (Oh, you won't catch me around here)
Blood and tears,
They were here first.

Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's all for the best? Because it is.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's just what we need? And you decided this.
Mmm what you say?
What did she say?

Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.

Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.

You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit

day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone

2011-04-11T23:22:00.000-07:00

There was a time in my life that I lived with a very close friend of mine and her family. During this time we were in High School.
My best friend had a car, but no license.
Me, I had my license, but no car.
Therefore, I drove her car!

Being the awesome teenagers that we were. We put big subs in the car (Yes, we were THOSE teenagers). We would pull up next to people in our white Corsica and BLAST the stereo. When you were inside of the car, it sounded awesome. But, If you were hearing it from the outside of the car, I'm sure the car sounded like it was about to fall to pieces.
We had some of our very favorite memories involving that car and all the times we had to push it to the gas station (the gas gauge was broken). But even while pushing it, you can bet we had music playing!!

Anytime I hear Eminem, Blink 182, New Found Glory or Good Charlotte I think about those times!
Hear is a song that I remember repeatedly playing over those AWESOME speakers in that little white Corsica....

Good Charlotte
The Anthem

(Yeah, here we go)
It's a new day, but it all feels old
It's a good life, that's what I'm told
But everything, it all just feels the same

At my high school, it felt more to me
Like a jail cell, a penitentiary
My time spent there, it only made me see

That I don't ever wanna be like you
I don't wanna do the things you do
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
and I don't ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be

You...don't wanna be just like you
Oh what I'm sayin' is this is the anthem, throw all your hands up,
you... don't wanna be you

Go to college, a university, get a real job,
That's what they said to me
But I could never live the way they want
I'm gonna get by, and just do my time, out of step while, they all
get in line
I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind

Do you really wanna be like them, do you really wanna be another
trend?
Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
'cause I don't ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be

You...don't wanna be just like you
Oh what I'm sayin' is this is the anthem throw all your hands up,
you, don't wanna be you

Shake it once, that's fine
Shake it twice, that's okay
Shake it three times, you're playing with yourself, again.

You...don't wanna be just like you
What I'm sayin' is this is the anthem throw all your hands up,
Y'all got to feel me, sing if you're with me, you, don't wanna
be just like you (just like you)
This is the anthem throw all your hands up, y'all got to feel
me, sing if you're with me
Another loser anthem (whoa-oh)
Another loser anthem (whoa-oh)
Another loser anthem (whoa-oh)
Another loser anthem

day 04 - a song that makes you sad

2011-04-10T01:02:00.000-07:00

When I first got this album I would play this song over and over. Seems like anytime I would go pick up my Ex, this song would be playing. Now anytime I hear it I think of all the times he would tease me. Makes me wonder if he ever hears this song and remembers me belting it out at the top of my lungs. Those were some good times and I suppose this song doesn't make me 'sad' in a bad way. Just sometimes bring a tear to my eye to remember the 'good times' are all in the past... with him anyway.

Carrie Underwood
Jesus Take The Wheel

Lyrics:
She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It'd been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
she was going way too fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was sooo scared
She threw her hands up in the air

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel

It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So from now on tonight

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on

Ooh, Jesus take the wheel
Ooh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
Ooh, take it, take it from me
Ooh ooh wah ah ooh ooh ooh

day 03 - a song that makes you happy

2011-04-09T22:00:00.000-07:00

This song ALWAYS put's a smile on my face and makes me feel happy and tingly on the inside. I don't know how to explain how much I enjoy this song.

I always knew I enjoyed this song and one day I decided to look it up on Youtube. Not sure what I expected but I didn't expect The Proclaimers to look the way they do and I had NO clue that they were twins, let alone brothers.

Do you think they go shopping for eye glasses together? ;)

The Proclaimers
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

Lyrics:
When I wake up, (when I wake up),
Well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to you, (Yeah I know)
When I go out, (when I go out, )
Well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you, (who?)
If I get drunk, (If I get drunk, ) well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you, (yeah) Yes!
And if I haver, (when I hav... What does haver mean, ) yeah I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you, (It's on 'ere)

But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door

When I'm working, (when I'm working, )
Yes I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you, (shake a ka)
And when the money, (and when the money, )
Comes in for the work I do
I'll pass almost every penny on to you
When I come home (when I come),
I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
And when I grow old, (when I grow old, well I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/p/proclaimers/500_miles.html ]
(Now! )
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles,
To fall down at your door

Da da lat da (Da da lat da)
Da da lat da (Da da lat da)
... etc. x2

(Lou - Ladies and Gentlemen, The Proclaimers)

When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
When I'm dreaming, well I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you
When I go out (when I go out), well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
And when I come home, (when I come home, )
Yeah I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you

But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door

Da da lat da (Da da lat da)
Da da lat da (Da da lat da)
... Etc... x5

Da da lat da (Bobby Davro)
Da da lat da (Bobby Davro)
... Etc...

And I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door

day 02 - your least favorite song

2011-04-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

Not sure what else I need to 'Say'... This song is ridiculous!!!

"Say"

Take all of your wasted honor
Every little past frustration
Take all of your so-called problems,
Better put 'em in quotations

Say what you need to say [x8]

Walking like a one man army
Fighting with the shadows in your head
Living out the same old moment
Knowing you'd be better off instead,
If you could only . . .

Say what you need to say [x8]

Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You'd better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open

Say what you need to say [x24]

day 01 - your favorite song

2011-04-07T11:36:00.000-07:00

MY favorite song... is it okay that I have more than one? I really have a hard time making up my mind. Songs seem to come and go and I seem to always find a new one that is 'my favorite'. I suppose I will settle and list my CURRENT favorite. One that I can listen to over and over.

Her name is name is Brandie Carlisle and the song was written by Kim Richie.

A Place Called Home

Lyrics:
Well, it's not hard to see
Anyone who looks at me
Knows I am just a rolling stone
Never landing anyplace to call my own
To call my own

Well, it seems like so long ago
But it really ain't you know
I started out a crazy kid
Miracle I made it through the things I did
The things I did

Someday I'll go where there ain't no rain or snow
‘Til then, I travel alone
And I make my bed with the stars above my head
And dream of a place called home

I had a chance to settle down
Get a job and live in town
Work in some old factory
I never liked the foreman standing over me
Over me

Oh I’d rather walk a winding road
Rather know the things I know
See the world with my own eyes
No regrets, no looking back, no goodbyes
No goodbyes

Someday I'll go where there ain't no rain or snow
‘Til then, I travel alone
And I make my bed with the stars above my head
And I dream of a place called home

30 Day Song Challenge

2011-04-07T11:28:00.000-07:00

I first saw this challenge on Facebook. I know that I personally get sick of some people's posts and I don't want to subject others to this as well.
SO, here I am doing my 30 day song challenge on my blog. What a beautiful thing blogging is. Now I don't have to worry about 'bothering' people unless they choose to read my babblings!

Here are 'the rules':
day 01 - your favorite song
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy
day 04 - a song that makes you sad
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep
day 11 - a song from your favorite band
day 12 - a song from a band you hate
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
day 15 - a song that describes you
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
day 19 - a song from your favorite album
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play
day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty
day 29 - a song from your childhood
day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year

Movie Scenes that make you LOL

2011-03-18T11:07:00.000-07:00

Do you ever watch a movie and find yourself REALLY LAUGHING! It's even better when you are watching that movie alone and find yourself in a laughing fit.
I am posting some of the scenes from movies that really make me L.O.L.

Old School: (This does have offensive language. Please be advised)

The Proposal - Dance/Chant Scene
I love this because she is singing a Rap song... cracks me up everytime!!!

The Proposal - Naked Scene
This is hilarious because I don't think it could have been any funnier!!

Without a paddle -

Without a Paddle - Huddle Together
Tags: Without a Paddle - Huddle Together

MMmmmm COFFEE!!!

2011-03-10T08:29:00.000-08:00

As I sit here this morning, sipping my cup of Joe. I am thinking about the website I found on Yahoo the other day. The 5 health reasons NOT to quit coffee.

I find comfort in the fact that SOME people appreciate the power of good NATURAL things like... a coffee bean!

Every one takes coffee differently. Some like it with LOADS of cream and sugar (probably making a healthy drink go to waste, but... that's ok). Others take it black.... Me? I like it strong with a tiny bit of cream and a little bit or Sugar in the Raw. Its the only sugar I LOVE in my coffee. =)

First things first...

2011-03-07T23:05:00.000-08:00

Dear blog,
You and I have a lot, I mean a LOT to catch up on. Why can't you just write yourself? I think that would be the best thing. For you to just follow me around and be the 'subtitles to my LIFE'... hmmm, maybe that should be a title to a book I write??
Well, first things first... It's 2011. (I know, I'm sorry blog. I neglected you.)
Here are some topics that I can think that we need to catch up on:
Life
Life
Life
Life
Life
I might also throw in some Life... It might be fun to talk about!

So now come the point where I need to decide which of those topics to blog about first. But first, life is going to happen and I'm going to dream land... perhaps I will inform you in the morning where I went!

Night night!

2010-02-18T16:13:00.000-08:00

Romance Your Soul...

2009-10-22T07:36:00.001-07:00

Sad...

2009-10-14T16:54:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged for awhile... but I have a lot to blog about... so just be patient LOL IM BUSY!!!

I can't find any....

2009-09-14T15:08:00.000-07:00

I didn't forget about posting some pictures of myself at age 4 and my niece now. . . I just can't find any. I was at my Mom's again last night and it seems all the pictures from age 4 are hiding from me. So when I happen to come across them, I will post them. :)

I looked MYSELF in the eyes....

2009-08-28T08:08:00.000-07:00

The other night while at my Sister's house. My niece came up to me, as I looked at her... something seemed very similar. The more and more that she would talk... The more I realized, IT'S ME!

It was freakin me out! She looks just like ME! AHHHH

I'm going to my Mom's tonight, I will find some pictures of myself as a kid and post them.

It's craziness!

MMmmmm The Pie!

2009-08-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

So... Last night my good friend Mike texted me. He is now living in Colorado and was in SLC for the night. Him and I went to Massage School together and he was really looking forward to seeing all of his old friends. So he planned a little get together at what use to be our "hang out", The Pie! Mike, Ashley, Johnathan and I all met around 6:00 pm.

Man I was soooo hungry! I was really looking forward to eating some delicious Pizza, but on my way there, I kept telling myself NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YOU CAN'T DO IT! DON'T DO IT. :(

So guess what I did.... I sat at the table and WATCHED everyone else eat there delicious Pizza's.
OYE, you have NO idea how hard that was. In 2005 when I was still skinny, we would eat at The Pie EVERY Thursday, WITHOUT FAIL! It looked SO good and can you imagine the SMELL, I was melting in my seat... It took all the willpower in the world for me to avoid eating even just a bite.

I was so proud of myself for not giving in and buying one for myself ... I figure, if I can resist The Pie, I can DO this! I can lose this weight and get back in my skinny jeans... Who knows, maybe I will even get to buy even SKINNIER jeans. YAAAAAAA

Even though my sister told me last night that I should have just had a piece... (She is tiny and can eat anything she want's, so she would say that) I'm really glad I didn't!

Here is to me not eating Pizza:

And here is to me getting into my skinny jeans:
Motivation
Motivation
Motivation

Not sure how... but where there is a will, there is a way!

2009-08-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

So... in the past three years I have gained a lot of weight! How much? well... I don't even know because I have refused to buy a scale. Let's just say I know it's at least 50-60 pounds. Possibly more since in the past 2 months I have lost about 10. Woo go me!

I wish I could blame my weight gain on something other than myself. Things like PCOS and depression. Which in fact both of these factors DO cause and aid in weight gain... but the truth is, that's just an excuse. I could have and should have been more responsible. What I should have done is take action before now. I want to stay on the losing track... which is why I'm choosing to blog about this.

I am setting a goal. One that hopefully all of you that run across my blog can help me stay on track with. I want to lose weight, the healthy way. However long it takes!

I have taken some before pictures. Which I am too embarrassed to post. As soon as I have lost some weight, THEN I will post the before and some after photos!

So let's just hope that in a month or so, I can start seeing a difference from my efforts! Not sure how I will do it, but I will. That's the only thing that matters.

Wish me luck..... :)

WOW.... Only 7 years old!

2009-07-31T08:58:00.000-07:00

A 7 year old kid stole his Dad's car because he didn't want to go to church. The Dad was on The Morning Zoo Radio show this morning talking about the incident. He stated that it was 4 hours before church. He was in the basement watching TV. His wife was taking a nap in their bedroom. They had no idea that the son and the car were missing. Not to say that they are bad parents. But would you think that your 7 year old would just grab your keys and take the car? No...

Apparently while the dad was watching TV he could hear the police sirens approaching. Of course he didn't think they were coming to his house. But the sound got louder and louder until they stopped! He then heard his Son running down the stairs like he was scared when the son said "Dad the cops are here!" The dad (in his pajamas still) went up the stairs to see what was going on when the cops told him that his son had been in a Low speed chase. He was in shock and thought there was a mistake until he talked to his son... HA!

I have a niece that is 7 years old... I can't even IMAGINE her being able to drive a car. Not to say that she isn't smart enough, but she is smart enough NOT to! I don't know if she would even know which pedal was the gas and which one is the brake... When I was in driver's ed, I had to ask just to make sure LOL!

Kid's are so observant... They know things! Maybe we should all put our keys in a safer spot from now on!

It's a blessing that nothing bad happened. Now the family will have a funny story to tell... Well in about 5 years or so!

Julie & Julia

2009-07-25T19:05:00.000-07:00

For those of you that haven't seen previews for the movie Julie & Julia, here you go:

I had the opportunity to go with my Sister, Mom and my Dad to see a 'sneak preview'. It looked like an ALRIGHT movie... It was so much better than I had expected. It's actually quite comical.My sister and I had NO idea how funny Julia Childs was in her lifetime. Hopefully I won't ruin it by quoting the best line of the movie... but hell, Im going too! are you ready? Alright here it is...

Julia Child: "It's hotter than a stiff cock!"

Good ol' Julia Child...
Julie Powell is pretty funny herself. One quote from her is:

"is it because I use the F word?"

She is talking to her husband about her blog... Which she really DOES say the F word in, at least a couple of times.

If you do end up seeing the movie, YES, the Julie Powell blog is real. I googled it... see:
That there is the beginning of the rest of Julie Powell's life... Why didn't I think of that?

She also started ANOTHER blog here on Blogger once she started writing her book Julie & Julia.
Look at her now... all rich and stuff, must be nice!

The real Julie Powell:
and of course, the real Julia Child:

I wish I could pay my bills with a Spider!

2009-07-06T11:01:00.001-07:00

So my friend Ron sent me an IM message this morning containing this Link: http://www.27bslash6.com/overdue.html (I actually don't know what website this is... so excuse the girl at the top flipping everyone off. I didn't do it! If you don't want to go to the link, I copied and pasted everything below) I ABOUT DIED LAUGHING!!! If only this really worked, wouldn't we all be okay if it did!

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.19pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,
Our records indicate that your account is overdue by the amount of $233.95. If you have already made this payment please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.37pm
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,
I do not have any money so am sending you this drawing I did of a spider instead.
I value the drawing at $233.95 so trust that this settles the matter.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 10.07am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,
Thankyou for contacting us. Unfortunately we are unable to accept drawings as payment and your account remains in arrears of $233.95. Please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 10.32am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,
Can I have my drawing of a spider back then please.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 11.42am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Overdue account

Dear David,
You emailed the drawing to me. Do you want me to email it back to you?

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 11.56am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,

Yes please.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 12.14pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Overdue account

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From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 09.22am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Whose spider is that?

Dear Jane,
Are you sure this drawing of a spider is the one I sent you? This spider only has seven legs and I do not feel I would have made such an elementary mistake when I drew it.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.03am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,
Yes it is the same drawing. I copied and pasted it from the email you sent me on the 8th.
David your account is still overdue by the amount of $233.95.
Please make this payment as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.05am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Automated Out of Office Response

Thankyou for contacting me.
I am currently away on leave, traveling through time and will be returning last week.

Regards, David.

From: David Thorne
Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.08am
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Hello, I am back and have read through your emails and accept that despite missing a leg, that drawing of a spider may indeed be the one I sent you. I realise with hindsight that it is possible you rejected the drawing of a spider due to this obvious limb ommission but did not point it out in an effort to avoid hurting my feelings. As such, I am sending you a revised drawing with the correct number of legs as full payment for any amount outstanding. I trust this will bring the matter to a conclusion.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Monday 13 Oct 2008 2.51pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,
As I have stated, we do not accept drawings in lei of money for accounts outstanding.
We accept cheque, bank cheque, money order or cash. Please make a payment this week to avoid incurring any additional fees.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 13 Oct 2008 3.17pm
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

I understand and will definitely make a payment this week if I remember. As you have not accepted my second drawing as payment, please return the drawing to me as soon as possible. It was silly of me to assume I could provide you with something of completely no value whatsoever, waste your time and then attach such a large amount to it.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Tuesday 14 Oct 2008 11.18am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

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Hallee's Birthday!

2009-06-25T20:56:00.000-07:00

On Saturday my family had a Birthday party for my Niece Hallee, she turned 4! It's always fun to see all of the family and it was really great to have my cousin Kymber's kids there as well. (They are in the process of moving from Ohio to Nebraska, so the kids are here staying with my Aunt).

So here is the Birthday cake that I made for Hallee... Hopefully it doesn't make it onto Cake Wrecks LOL! (I know that the bottom cakes fondant isnt that great... but hey, I had to roll it really thin so I wouldn't run out. Just deal...)

AND THEN... And then there was this! LOL Camden went out onto my mom's porch and pulled this lovely plant off of the patio table....

Don't forget the Talent performance thingy by the kids:
Birthday Girl

Poor poor Anna didn't get an instrament of her own to play... So she was pouting on the couch :(

OH WAIT... These kids know how to share :)

OH YA... I saw UP!

2009-06-25T18:00:00.000-07:00

I saw the movie UP! the first week it came out. SOOOOO CUTE! I recommend it to anyone. However, I would stay away if you are PMSing. LOL I was a little emotional on this day(Ok Im usually always emotional). Maybe a little more than usual and I swear if I would have been watching this alone, I would have bawled at the beginning hahaha Im a sucker for sad little stories and the beginning of this is sad and then it's amazing at the SAME TIME.... No really, everyone should see it!

I SAW TRANSFORMERS!!!!

2009-06-24T07:50:00.001-07:00

MUAH HA HAH HAAAAA!!!!

IT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME, I saw it on Monday and LOVE (repeat) LOVED IT!!!!

Ok ok but really, Megan Fox, Ya ya ok she is beautiful. But I think it's pretty demeaning to her character that they play up her sex appeal the way they do at the beginning. Kinda awkward if you ask me. Other than THAT, I really enjoyed it! :)

Oh ya, and I have a school girl crush on shia labeouf! ;)

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

2009-06-24T07:42:00.000-07:00

So everyone loves a good Fruit and Yogurt Parfait in the morning right? Well not when the fruit is FROZEN and CRYSTALIZED! It's a sad story... I want to eat my Fruit and Yogurt Parfait but can't. It's too cold :(

This makes me wonder why McDonalds did this... WHY O'WHY did you freeze my fruit in the parfait??? What did I ever do to you? ARG Donald

So to go along with my Parfait, I will tell everyone out there to Drive Safely today. Some punk in a tahoe came ripping out of a parking lot and pulled right in front of me. Making me have to swerve ever so swiftly into the dirt along the road. NOT NICE! Could have been worse... Drive safely!

Away we go!

2009-06-18T07:43:00.000-07:00

I went to a screening of 'Away We Go' last night. Great movie! Yes it is rated 'R' as it should be for some of the sexual content and language. But I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised.

Before going to the theater I had watched a preview online. Meh... it looked alright I guess. It looked like just another indie film that might be ok. I was wrong... it is better than OK. I LOVED IT! I loved that the movie didn't "feel" like a movie. It felt like I was watching just two normal people try to find who they are and where they should be in their life together.

If your open to a film that is both funny, sad, and just factual. I recommend seeing it!

P.S. if you hate it... we can't be friends! lol jk

Dream Study

2009-06-16T09:44:00.000-07:00

http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090616/hl_time/08599190456100

So this link was on the front page of Yahoo this morning. Pretty interesting stuff... I read it all LOL!

MY Edible bouquets - TA DA!

2009-05-28T16:18:00.000-07:00

I have been having fun making Edible Arrangements... I made one for my mom on Mother's Day. Then a friend of mine had a baby so I made her one and took it to the hospital. Her husband was so happy to have some food there LOL!

I'm Late at posting these!

2009-05-28T15:10:00.000-07:00

So we all know that Mother's day was a couple weeks ago... OOPS! Im just barely posting my Mom's day pics.

My mom got new place settings from my Dad and brother:

Also, My sister made a yummy dinner ( I suck, I didnt get a picture of it) and then I made the edible centerpiece and some Chocolate covered bananas and caramel apples!

I hope all of you Mom's out there had a very special day! :)

Sometimes we all need to learn useless things!

2009-05-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

Mickey Mouse was the first non-human to win an Oscar.

The Beatles played the Las Vegas Convention Center in 1964. Some 8,500 fans paid just $4 each for tickets.

Babies' eyes do not produce tears until the baby is approximately six to eight weeks old.

A car that shifts manually gets 2 miles more per gallon of gas than a car with automatic shift.

Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.

There are more female than male millionaires in the United States.

From the age of thirty, humans gradually begin to shrink in size.

In 1956, 80% of all U.S. households had a refrigerator, but only 8% of British households had one!

More Americans have died in car accidents than have died in all the wars ever fought by the United States.

More people in China speak English than in the United States.

Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women!

It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs.

OH FINE, I will give the answers! GEES!!!!

2009-05-14T17:19:00.000-07:00

1. True or False: In the movie Hook, because Tinkerbell was often in the air, Julia Roberts had an assistant whose sole responsibility was cleaning her feet.
Answer: True

2. In the movie Hook what other actor was considered for the role as Peter Pan? Was it Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks or Tom Cruise?
Answer: Tom Hanks

3. Brendan Fraiser and Polly Shore Star in the movie Encino Man. In what other two Polly Shore movies does the actor Brendan Fraiser make a Cameo in referance to the Encino Man character?
Answer: In The Army Now and Son in Law

4. In the movie Runaway Bride, which actor did not like the location that the film was set in (Berlin, Maryland). Calling it "the sticks" the actor stayed roughly 15 miles away in the community of Ocean Pines during the production of the movie.
Answer: Richard Gere

5. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts appeared together in Pretty Women and Runaway Bride. How many other actors appeared in both films?
Answer: 3 other actors other than Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Hector Elizondo, Kathleen Marshall, and the uncredited Larry Miller (NYC barman) all appeared together in Pretty Woman

6. In the Movie Titanic, Which actor did the Studios insist on playing Jack? Matthew McConaughey, Jack Davenport or Leonardo Dicaprio
Answer: The Studios wanted Matthew McConaughey, but James Cameron insisted on Leonardo Dicaprio

7. True or False: Titanic had the budget of: $100,000,000
Answer: False, they had a $200,000,000 budget

8. In Titanic's scene where extra's are jumping into the ocean, how deep was the water?
Answer: 3 feet

9. In Titanic, On the final night of shooting in Nova Scotia, one or more pranksters mixed PCP (angel dust) into the clam chowder served to the cast and crew. 80 people were taken ill, many hospitalized with hallucinations. Which Actor was one of the 80? Leonardo Dicaprio, Kate Winslet or Bill Paxton?
Answer: Bill Paxton

10. In Titanic, which actor had a pet lizard that was run over by a truck and then nursed back to health by the actor?
Answer: Leonardo Dicaprio

Let's play a Game.... Movie Trivia!!!

2009-05-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

Alright, So I will post some movie trivia. Things like qoutes or true/false, multiple choice .... Post a comment if you think you know the answer. I will post all of the answers in a day or two!

1. True or False: In the movie Hook, because Tinkerbell was often in the air, Julia Roberts had an assistant whose sole responsibility was cleaning her feet.

2. In the movie Hook what other actor was considered for the role as Peter Pan? Was it Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks or Tom Cruise?

3. Brendan Fraiser and Polly Shore Star in the movie Encino Man. In what other two Polly Shore movies does the actor Brendan Fraiser make a Cameo in referance to the Encino Man character?

4. In the movie Runaway Bride, which actor did not like the location that the film was set in (Berlin, Maryland). Calling it "the sticks" the actor stayed roughly 15 miles away in the community of Ocean Pines during the production of the movie.

5. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts appeared together in Pretty Women and Runaway Bride. How many other actors appeared in both films?

6. In the Movie Titanic, Which actor did the Studios insist on playing Jack? Matthew McConaughey, Jack Davenport or Leonardo Dicaprio

7. True or False: Titanic had the budget of: $100,000,000

8. In Titanic's scene where extra's are jumping into the ocean, how deep was the water?

9. In Titanic, On the final night of shooting in Nova Scotia, one or more pranksters mixed PCP (angel dust) into the clam chowder served to the cast and crew. 80 people were taken ill, many hospitalized with hallucinations. Which Actor was one of the 80? Leonardo Dicaprio, Kate Winslet or Bill Paxton?

10. In Titanic, which actor had a pet lizard that was run over by a truck and then nursed back to health by the actor?

Im a movie buff...

2009-04-28T18:35:00.000-07:00

I love movies and the other day I was watching "Without a Paddle" (GREAT movie). It was on TV so I stopped to watch it. One of my favorite parts of the movie is when the three characters 'Dan, Jerry and Tom' are running through the Pot Field. BUT... Did you ever notice the mistake? ... LOL I have seen this movie SO many times and just barely noticed the mistake.

I went to www.moviemistakes.com (you can also go to www.imdb.com) and it's the very first posting for this movie: In the pot growers' field, when the pot growers have the laser scope pointing at the plant in front of Tom, Dan, and Jerry, someone can be seen crawling on the ground behind the plant.

So then I tried and tried and TRIED to find a clip of that part in the movie. IT DOESN'T EXIST. I could not for the life of me find anything on the web. So you will have to take my word for it until you watch the movie yourself.

So after I started looking up movies and finding the mistakes I started looking up trivia on www.imdb.com

Did you know that in the movie 'The Notebook', Actress Reese Witherspoon and Tom Cruise were first tied to the project and then they both dropped out.
Also, Justin Timberlake and Ashley Judd were considered for the roles.

CAN YOU IMAGINE... That would have been SO WEIRD LOL!!! Im glad it ended up being Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling.

GRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

2009-04-28T01:17:00.000-07:00

Nosey people bother me - That's all!

Ozzie and I

2009-04-22T19:39:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I am just barely writing about this. It happened about a month ago and I guess I have been too distracted doing other things to write about it.

So one day I hear a car screeeeeeching down my road. Being a normal human I decided to go explore and see what it was. When I got outside I realized this little white dog in the middle of the road. He wasn't hit... he was literally just sitting there. There were a bunch of cars having to swurve around him because he didn't want to move. Finally he came over to me and of COURSE there had to be these two little annoying girls that wouldn't leave him alone. They were chasing him and he didn't really like it much. He was snapping at them but not at me... Animals love me!

So I get him over to the sidewalk where I am able to look at his tag. I live close to 90th and State St. so you can imagine my surprise when I see that the tag has an address up PAST Wasatch Blvd. It was clear up on the side of the mountian, south of Little cottonwood canyon.

I felt so bad for this little dog. I tried calling the phone number on the tag but there was no answer. I did leave a message and even asked a couple people if they new who's dog it was. All answers were no. I decided to be a good person and I put the little dog in my car and started driving him to the address.

Well of course it was a weird address that starts with a number and end with the name of a street. How am I supposed to know where 2075 East Alphashwanza(I can't remember the real street name) street is? UM HELLO?? Whoever thought of doing that was clinically insane and must not have been a fan of Brigham Youngs Grid Idea... I am definatley a fan of the Grid!!!

So I am trying and trying to find this address with the help of my sister. I called her to go get on Google so she could direct me to the correct South. As I am about 2 blocks away from the place... The owner FINALLY returns my call.

Me:Hello
Owner: Hi I am calling about the message you left for me.
Me: Yes, do you have a little white dog?
Owner: Yes I do!
Me: Great can you tell me his name so I know he is really yours?
Owner: His name is Ozzie.
Me: Oh great, Well I am on my way to your house right now to drop him off.
Owner: Oh really, where are you?
Me: I am up on Wasatch Blvd and about 106th South
Owner: Oh well we moved!
Me: ...............?????????????..............???????????? You did????
Owner: yes
Me: Um.... and where do you live?
Owner: We live close to State street and 90th south
Me: OH
Owner: yaaaaaa
Me: That's right by my house....

UM HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO............. What is your dog doing in the MIDDLE OF THE STREET!!!

So after taking this poor little dog for a 30 minute car ride, I ended up taking him home to the address NOT on his tag but only ONE house down from mine!

Note to public - keep updated tags on your four legged friends. Otherwise, they might be going on road trips with ME!

I MAKE CAKE!!! WOO

2009-04-07T12:13:00.000-07:00

So I have always wanted to make cakes - Like BIG fancy ones. LOL Yes it is on my Bucket List. I decided to start practicing for my BIG Fancy cake before I attempt doing it.

My Nephew Camdens Birthday was coming up (March 24th) so I volunteered to make the Smash cake and two adult cakes. :( I forgot to take pictures of the adult cakes in all of the chaos. DUR! However, I hear they were pretty good. I made a Chocolate cake with chocolate raspberry ganache. Then a Yellow cake with white chocolate strawberry ganache. :) ( I was pretty sick the day of the party so I didn't try them. Don't worry, I made the cakes a day in advance.)

So below is the Smash Cake - IT'S a DINOSAUR (The spelling of Dinosaur just seems off to me - I even googled it LOL)

Happy Birthday Camasaur!!!

THEN - My Brother in law's birthday was the 31st. I volunteered to make those cakes as well. At first my sister was thinking I would need to make 5. But then our Cousin Karen mentioned that she would be bringing her Famous Carrot Cake. OH GEES, IT'S SOOOO GOOD. Believe me I am not a fan of carrot cake EXCEPT for hers. I told her that she should sell them. She would be RICH if she did. haha

Also our Cousin Julie brought a Cheescake with strawberries and syrup~ MMMM!!!

Anyway - below are the cakes that I made for Anthony's Surprise Party. WOO GO ME!

German Chocolate

Marble cake with a whipped sour cream frosting (SO GOOD)

Raspberry Gelatin cake with Whipped frosting

Yellow cake with Chocolate ganache(sorry this pic didnt turn out so good)

HAPPY BITHDDAY AFONY!!!

Friday the fun day, or was it??

2009-03-04T17:23:00.000-08:00

Usually on Friday's you hear the expressions like TGIF... Well last Friday I was SO ready for it to be Saturday or any other day than Friday!

On my way to work I wasn't doing anything wrong but as soon as I saw this cop ahead of me the still small voice inside of me told me to TURN AROUND!!! Well I didn't and guess what....

I got pulled over :( I WASN'T EVEN DOING ANYTHING WRONG... Ok ok, I guess I was. I was driving an unregistered car. My plates expired in January and I haven't gotten my safety and emissions done yet. Why you ask? Well because I don't have the Dough, Mula... MONEY!!
I was SO UPSET - Not mad, well ok I was mad but this was me:So to all of you mechanics out there that could possibly come across this blog - I need new bearings, tie rods, power steering pump, brakes, and something to do with the oil pan gasket cover?? Let's just say I am willing to donate a Massage or two, maybe 5 if someone wanted to fix my car LOL

OH YES, back to friday. Ok so I was pulled over and I got a ticket for not having my car registerd. It's not like I didn't WANT to get it done, I just couldn't.

So I get to work and I work a full day of course. Around 3:30 I was pulled into the office by the owner and 'manager'. "Kortney, I am sorry but we are going to have to let you go. With the business how it is and how slow we are, we just can't afford to keep you"
So I lost my job. If anyone out there is hiring give me a call.... I had a dream about getting laid off the friday before... but I DIDN'T want THAT one to come true. ANY DREAM BUT THAT ONE!!!

Who knows, this could all be a HUGE blessing in disguise right?LOL It's a really good disguise if it is... Those blessings, I just need one to knock on my door....
Don't worry, I will be home LOL!!!

Did you know? ... Cuz I sure didn't!!!

2009-02-18T15:03:00.000-08:00

So I was watching Food Detectives last night, it airs on the Food Network. They were doing research on food coloring and where it comes from, how it is made ... Well, did you know that Red food coloring is made of Carmine. When you think carmine I bet you don't think of this:

YEP... Carmine is a bug, also known as Cochineal. Carmine are tiny little beatles, they are not red on the outside but red on the INSIDE. Carmine is used as a food in many different products such as juices, ice cream, yogurt, and candy, and as a dye in cosmetic products such as eyeshadow and lipstick. Although principally a red dye, it is found in many foods that are shades of red, pink, and purple. As a food dye it has been known to cause severe allergic reactions and anaphalactic shock in some people.

Food products containing carmine-based food dye may prove to be a concern for people who are allergic to carmine, or people who choose not consume any or certain animals, such as vegetarians, vegans, and followers of religions with dietary law.

I bet a lot of vegetarians or vegans haven't taken this into consideration.

Don't believe me... Check it out on Snopes here! Also there is another website that will tell you all about what's in the candies below... Yummy! Check it out!

My bucket list!

2009-02-16T22:44:00.000-08:00

I decided that I am not getting any younger and it was about time for me to come up with a 'Bucket List' of my own. I know I am not OLD... but look, I am:

276 Months old
1204 Weeks old
8433 days old
202392 Hours old
12143557 Minutes old
728613478 Seconds old
728613478269 Milliseconds old

AND THOSE NUMBERS ARE GETTING BIGGER... Even as I am writing this, it's exhausting!

So here is my bucket list... in NO particular order mind you!

Get married!
Not only SEE all 50 states, but do something fun in each of them. Actually Travel through!
Take a cruise to Alaska
Write and publish a book
Write and sell music (This goes along with #6)
Learn the guitar
Be recognized in the Photography industry
Ride in a hot air balloon
Name a star
Have a convertible car sometime in my life, just because!
Go to Vegas and gamble (Silly I know, but I am 23 and have never gambled)
See something on Broadway
Take dance classes
Read a book and actually finish it within... 15-30 days
Play the Flute again
Visit Greece
Kiss under the Northern Lights
Visit the Wonders of the World (There are more than 7)
Get in Shape and STAY
Go back to SC and visit
Swim with Dolphins in the Ocean
Spend a Christmas in New York
Go scuba diving
Go on a Gondola in Venice
Find different constellations under the stars with someone I love
Go to Fiji (Ever since the Truman Show, I have wanted to go to Fiji)
Make an awesome professional scale cake
I want to try out for the Amazing Race... or something of the sort!
Start a Charity
Go to DC again
Have a New Years kiss!
Understand my dreams and what they really mean
Make a difference

This isn't too much to ask... is it? Lol we shall see!

It's the mute bird!

2009-02-16T21:35:00.001-08:00

I don't know why this just popped into my head, but I remember I used to have this toy and it was Big Bird from Sesame Street. I got him for Christmas one year and I want another one. He was suppose to talk and sing by putting a tape in his butt. No seriously, that is where the tape player was. It was hidden in a flap under his butt. So anyway... he was SUPPOSE to talk and sing to me. His mouth would move and his eyes would open and close... and THEN my cousin Spencer BROKE HIS NECK ON CHRISTMAS DAY. I WAS SO UPSET (@#$^@%$&%*#^) ... I only got 2-4 hours of play time with Mr. Bird, HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN?!?!

I played with him anyway. He became one of my favorite childhood toys! He was the mute Big Bird!(AH I just found him on EBAY - I TOTALLY WANT HIM! HAHAH)

Animals, Animals and more... Animals!

2009-02-12T21:57:00.001-08:00

Seriously who doesn't love Dolphins? Who doesn't love a Koala? Who doesn't love animals in general.... Here are some of my favorite videos involving animals!

I think Dolphins rule the Water world!

Poor Koala's ... but this is an amazing story!

Even if they are trained... it's still amazing! :)

HAHAh this is just cute!

HAHAHAHAH this one cracks me up! Cat's are awesome!

This video isn't for the faint of heart! kinda makes you really sad but the outcome is amazing... If you watch it, you have to finish it... you can't stop it half way through. Just watch!

Joaquin Phoenix...Is he serious?

2009-02-12T12:58:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh... I just don't know what to think! I loved him in the movie 'Walk the Line', he is a fantastic actor... but apparently not anymore. A couple months ago Joaquin announced that he won't be acting anymore and he is going to be getting into music. Sounds great right? He sounded awesome in Walk the Line, singing Johnny Cash songs, he could do it too. But no, that is not the type of music he is getting into... instead he is getting into R&B. Wait what? R&B? ... Does Joaquin even have a bit of gangster in his bones? After watching the clip with him on Letterman, he sure looks gangster or is it more like homeless. You decide!

All I know is that I think it is so incredibly sad to watch him. He has NO CLUE why the crowd is laughing at him. The sad thing is you know that someone has a problem when they can't even go 10 minutes without getting lit. Joaquin couldn't even promote himself for 10 minutes... instead he gets high and rely's on Letterman to do all the talking. TERRIBLE! I don't blame Letterman for being demeaning and laughing in his face. Letterman is taking his time to help promote and support him but Joaquin goes on the show lit up on something! You just don't do that. Someone needs to help him... Doesn't he have friends or family, someone, even an old co-star. Someone needs to do an intervention... Help him!

Scrapbook Pages for sale!

2009-02-10T19:30:00.000-08:00

I am Selling the following scrapbook pages.
$10.00 for each set of 2:

The two pages below are $7.50:

If you are interested in purchasing any of the following sets - please comment, email or contact me via phone 801-803-2262, Thanks!
(Please note that if one set is sold, the picture will be removed from my blog)

Selling some stuff!

2009-02-10T13:29:00.000-08:00

Im selling some things.... Let me know if your interested!

So I am selling a brand new XV6900 Broadband smart phone - (still in the box) If you buy this from a website or directly from Verizon it is over $450 - I am selling it for $375 OBO!

I have this cute smaller Hightop table. It's 3ft L x 2ft W x 34in H

I like it a lot but I never use it....
Also selling a TV and a stand (can be sold separately) TV is $30 obo (no remote) Stand is $10

Funny videos!

2009-02-09T14:03:00.000-08:00

I would like to give my friend Kristin credit for showing me the first video. I think it is histerically funny and wanted to share. I also decided to post a couple of my other favorite Youtube videos... Enjoy!

25 things and they are all about me... YIPPEE!!!

2009-02-03T19:31:00.000-08:00

So I was tagged on Facebook to do the 25 random things about me... but I hate facebook and to be honest, I don't want to take the time trying to find out how to do a post on that thing! LOL - I am an avid Myspace fan and I only check my facebook to see what other people are doing... so now you know that and if you read below then you will know 25 more things about me, yippee!

1. I used to have a wort on my tongue - YES REALLY! How did that happen? I don't know it just appearred one day. My sister and I had frogs or maybe they were toads when we were younger. I think I literally kissed one (NO Not with my tongue LOL) and maybe that's how I got it. Yes it was gross and yes, it fell off about 4 years ago.

2. I bite the insides of my cheeks. I have done it for YEARS and YEARS. Sometimes I will get bruises on the outside of my cheek if I do it too much!

3. With SOME things I can be really patient (I ONLY SAID SOME THINGS) but most of the time I just get anxiety really bad and FREAK OUT! :) So I am not the most patient person you will ever meet, what can I say, love me or hate me!

4. Im afraid of large groups of little people (aka midgets) - If there is just one or two by me, I will be ok... but if there is more than that, I get anxiety really bad and I can't breath. I had a bad experience, Don't judge me!

5. I love cheese... I think I eat more than the average person should. Probably more than would be approved by the FDA - I just love it SO MUCH! Mmmm cheese.....

6. I useTa could play the drums and the flute.... and now I can't!

7. I had mono and ebstein barr in 7th grade and I was out of school for 4 months. LOL and no, I had never even kissed anyone. I got it from sharing a Mt. Dew with my Cousin Brittney.

8. In 7th grade I had a teacher that gave me an A after missing 4 months of school - He was a pervert and called my house on many occasions - My mom yelled at him... GO MOM!

9. I used to be really mean to my sister, who is older than me. Sometimes I think I was supposed to be the older sister. But then again... she had her fair share of sibling rivalry!

10. When my sister started dating my brother in law I gave him a really hard time. There was one time that my sister was sitting on his lap at the computer and I didn't like it. So I went in my room and took out another desk chair for her to sit in. They weren't very pleased with me.

11. I don't count the first time that someone kissed me as my first kiss, because I didn't know it was happening and I didn't want it too. I was at a friends house having a 'girls' night when the host's older brother and his friends came and crashed our girl party. We were watching Billy Madison and quoting word for word when OUT OF NOWHERE a kid turned my head and stuck his tongue in my mouth, EW GROSS! I pushed him away from me, slapped him across the face and went and called my mom to come and get me. Horrifying experience... I don't even know the creeps name and I was only 15.

12. I used to live South of the Border... Oh wait, I mean in South Carolina and we lived BY South of the Border. The best tourist spot this side of the..?? Well, it has 120 billboards for 200 miles and it um.... Well it was in the movie Forces of Nature!!! Ok ok it's really nothing fantastic but it was one great SOB - (That's what the people in South Cakalak called it in short for South of the Border) TA DA!!!

13. When I was in SC I was invited to a girls birthday party. So my parents dropped me off before they went to my Dad's company dinner. Well apparently in South Carolina you don't "hang out" at a birthday party. Your suppose to bring your present between the 'set' times. No one is really intended to actually STAY (And here I am STUCK with no ride home) People would show up... and then they were gone! If they had time to come in and chat for a minute they were more than welcome to do that, seeing that they have food set out. But once your done then you leave. So needless to say, I once went to an OPEN HOUSE of a birthday party!

14. I have a lazy eye and I hate to look at people straight on. I always try to look at them from one side or the other. If you are right in front of me, I will usually be looking down so people don't notice! But now every one knows.... Oops!

15. My sister and I can't wink - I am stealing this one from her! Her and I both stood in the Non winking line in heaven.... We thought that the 'Hair' line was a good idea....

16. I have had 3 surgeries. I had to have surgery on my big toe. Surgery to remove the cyst in my cheek and I broke my left arm when I was 7. They 'say' they used 3 pins in my arm but when they went to take them out, they could only find 2.

17. I have broken both of my arms, sprained both of my ankles, and I have sprained my neck. I think that is all...? I was making up for all of those times that my sister DIDN'T have to go to the hospital, she never broke or sprained anything... My parent's just loved putting up with me! :)

18. I have moved a total of 13 times....

19. Sometimes I freak myself out by living alone. I think I will see a ghost or spirit people ... HAHAHAH, NO REALLY.... Ok so seriously, living alone scares me sometimes because I believe in all of that STUFF and I am afraid that one day I will walk around a corner and a ghost will pop out and say "BOO" and it will scare me so bad that I will poop my pants!

20. I had two imaginary friends when I was little. They were little dragons, the boy was bigger and he was green. The girl was pink. Guess what their names were.... Pinky and Greeny, Creative huh!

21. I love bubble baths... they are my secret luxury! I can sit there for as long as the water is warm and just sing along with the radio!

22. I have PCOS and I am afraid that one day I won't be able to have kids... THERE I said it, I want a kid or two one day!

23. I am single and hate it... HATE IT! But I can't date... CANT, WONT, NO! LOL

24. My first two cars were bought off of Ebay. The first one was $200 and the second was $800... I miss the 2nd one, it broke down in Cincinnati... I was trying to drive it back here to Utah! :( We left it there....

25. I hung out with the cast and crew of Extreme Makeover home addition - and I massaged Ty Pennington's lower back (Lol he was laying on the massage table and there were 5 girls wanting to massage him, the lower back was all I got) and he has a cool scar on his back too!

So there you go... Now you know 25 more random and useless things about me... :)

Can I just say....

2009-01-25T19:36:00.001-08:00

I LOVE CAKE BATTER! Oh wow... It is like 'heaven on earth' or even better, HEAVEN IN MY MOUTH!

Cake Batter is the best treat in my family. Everytime anyone in my family makes a cake, we are all crowded around in the kitchen waiting to get our spoon in the bowl. This is a tradition that has gone on ever since I can remember.

A cake batter memory from my childhood. My mom had decided to make a cake, a plan that she was so sure wouldn't fail. Trying to keep it a secret from the other tenants in the house she made her way to the kitchen. For once, she thought she would be safe. With my sister and I both downstairs, my dad napping in his room, she had a plan to make a cake with out having it disturbed by the cake batterers! She was pretty sneaky considering my sister and I had no idea what was going on above us. But then fate stepped in.... My Dad CAME TO THE RESCUE! She had prepared the batter, poured it into the pan and was waiting for the oven to pre-heat. As she took a minute for herself, my Dad awoke from his nap. He wandered into the kitchen and saw the battery goodness sittin atop the oven, all alone! He quickly grabbed the closest thing he could find.... A measuring cup! With the 1/2 cup he swooped it into the batter and wisked off to the basement before my mother could catch him. Tip toeing down the stairs, he beckoned for my sister and I to come forth. When we realized what was before us, Celebration broke loose. Hale to the almighty father, Hale to battery goodness, HALE to my mother for preparing this o' so delightful 'Heaven on Earth' and the feast began.....

Welcome Baby Kadence!!!

2009-01-25T19:27:00.000-08:00

My Cousin Julia and her husband Brandon welcomed Kadence into the world on January 21st 2009. This is the dream that I had about 8 months ago, if you would like to refresh your memory, go here.

Kadence is a beautiful little girl and we are all so happy that she has made it here safely. The Armstrong's have started a blog, if you would like to read it, go here!

Congratulations you guys!

Babblin Brooke!

2009-01-25T19:03:00.000-08:00

I'M ALIVE!!! LOL Sorry about my lack of blogging latey.... but I will hopefully get back in the swing of things soon.

I wanted to announce to all my friends and Family... my sister has started a new blog. She has her Family blog (Our Nerd Herd) and now in addition to that she has her Babblin Brooke blog! Check it out: Babblin' Brooke

Today is Christmas!

2008-12-25T08:31:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE! I hope everyone is safe and has a great Holiday, love you all!

Christmas Song's I love!

2008-12-16T11:48:00.000-08:00

I decided to make a playlist of all of my favorite Christmas Songs! WOO go me!

TAG your it!

2008-12-09T14:18:00.000-08:00

So just for the fun of it... I am going to tag EVERYONE on my blog list to do the Christmas Survey that I did below. Of course only if you really WANT to though...

WAHOO CHRISTMAS!

A little Christmas Survey!

2008-12-04T09:43:00.000-08:00

Wahoo a Christmas Survey just for FUN:

Have you been naughty or nice this year? - I believe that I have been Nice! :)
What do you want most for Christmas? - A Pony! HAH JK - no really, um... who DOESN'T want something. But this year, I would just like everyone to be OK and to have a good Holiday! Spend it with the people that matter most. Times are ruff financially, but if your happy, everything will be ok! :)
Do you believe in Father Christmas? - YES, YES I DO!
What is your favorite food at Christmas? - MMMM Christmas Morning Waffles with Ice Cream and Strawberries! OH MAN, I can't WAIT!
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? - That's a negative! Well... Kinda - I bought SOME things, but I don't plan on buying any more! I'm Done!
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? - Yep I suppose I have been cut off financially so this is a yes!
What is your favorite Christmas song? - Right about this Moment, I am in love with Josh Groban and his ENTIRE Christmas Album! It doesn't get old. OH and earlier I was listening to the Morman Tabernacle Choir! They are AMAZING! Makes you wonder... If something can be SO beautiful here 'on this side', just IMAGINE how beautiful it will be
What is your favorite Christmas movie? - Hmmm... there are a Lot!

Miracle on 34th Street (the remake).
A Christmas Story (It's a CLASSIC)
Rudolf, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (it's the best)
Home Alone - (all of them)
The Santa Clause (With Tim Allen, it's a good one!)
The Polar Express
The Nightmare Before Christmas

What is your best memory of Christmas? - HA, My sister around Christmas time! She kills me, still to this day she can't sleep on Christmas Eve(she is 29 not 9, LOL)! She used to make ME go upstairs to wake up our parents (so she is the one that wouldn't get in trouble). We would be awake at 5 am and go try to wake up my mom and dad every hour, on the hour (it didn't work though)! While we were waiting we would watch reruns of the Wonder Years, and usually A Christmas Story would be on too! Oh good times!
What do you look forward to most at Christmas? - The Breakfast LOL and being with all of my Familia!
What are you doing for Christmas this year? - Probably sleeping at my Mom and Dad's house or My sisters (I am inviting myself HAHA). Then Doing breakfast with all the FAMS! OH CHRISTMAS - It's a wonderful time of year!
Have you ever kissed under the mistletoe? - Actually... I don't think I have! That's my new goal....
What kind of Christmas tree do you have? - A big green Fake one and a little green fake one! I gots two of thems! LOL The big one is not pre lit, I like to put the lights on myself! The little one is a pre lit one with Colored lights. WHICHAAAA
Do you take part in a secret santa? - I would if I had someone to play with!
Do you go to any Christmas parties? - Mostly Family ones! :)
Have you ever had a white Christmas? - Like a Snowy one... yes I have! It's the ONLY day I really like the snow LOL
How early do you wake up on Christmas morning? - WELL, when I was younger it was like 3 or 4 because My sister wouldn't let me sleep. She still will call me and wake me up though! HAHA I think I could sleep like normal now that I am older!
Do you still get a stocking? - Yes I do! I still don't understand the 'Nuts' in my stocking. I don't ever eat them... and I hardly ever eat the candy either... I am not big on those chocolate shaped Santa things. I told 'Santa' not to get me a stocking this year... I think I will be ok without it! I do want a toothbrush though! I usually get one of those in the stocking!
How many Christmas cards do you normally send out? - I have never actually done it... but I plan on it this year! Yep Here they come.... ( I need peoples addresses though, Hmmm)
Do you drive around to look at Christmas lights? - I haven't for a couple of years :( but I wish!
What is your Christmas wish? - It wouldn't come true if I told! But I will say that it's something I have believed in for a couple of years with all my heart and soul and one day maybe it will all come true! :) hah

Private blogs!

2008-11-26T09:02:00.000-08:00

No I am not going private... I don't see a need for it in my case. If I had kids I would consider it so I see where all of you Privates are going. (HEHE, that sounded bad) But can I just say that there is one thing that I DON'T like about all of the new Private Bloggers.... I CAN'T SEE WHEN YOUR LAST UPDATED BLOG WAS! :( that makes me sad because It used to be SO easy to just look down my list and see if anyone was 'actively' blogging, AND NOW... No, Nothing, ZIP, Nodda!

This is a SAD SAD SAD realization for me... now I have to do more work and click on about 5-7 blogs to see if they have any new posts. I don't want to miss anything people! (this is my laziness talking, YES it's hard)

Ugh... Oh blogger, could you work on this please?

Update to the GOOGLE post.... more Wilcocks!

2008-11-26T00:22:00.000-08:00

I am a GOOGLE GOD! Ha, really it is kind of scary all of the things you can find on the internet.

Anywho.... I thought maybe some of the Telfords would have a blog and YES I was correct in my thinking.

I found Autumn and Jeremy Telford.

I think it is fun to look at all of their blogs, considering My sister and I didn't really see much of them growing up. Or actually, maybe she did, Maybe I just don't remember a lot because I was so little. It's nice just to know what Family is up to....

Until my next Google find... bye bye!

Shout out to Google! (Wilcock family NEWS)

2008-11-25T13:39:00.001-08:00

I am just going to put it out there... I am AMAZING with GOOGLE! Google and I, we are ONE!

LOL I wanted to find some more family and friend blogs - and well... I DID!

Whether or not they wanted to be found... that is the question! Either way for those of you on the Wilcock side - I have located the Koch's... Tamra and Jeff as well as Lisa and Dan.

WAHOO thanks Google! (Kinda scary aint it) HA~

YAY go me!

2008-11-25T12:56:00.000-08:00

SO... I love photography and for those of you that want to see, I have been working on a Photography Blog. It is a work in progress but please... feel free to check it out if you so desire!

KortneyAnnPhotography.blogspot.com

Thanks to all my 'Fans' that keep pushing me, makes me feel good! :) Love you all!

!aciremA sdrawkcaB

2008-11-25T11:18:00.000-08:00

Ok... Can I just say, America is Backwards! YES, sdrawkcaB!

So here is my thought process, which in all reality isn't much, but I'm laying it all out on the line anyway! PLEASE, feel free to disagree ... after all, we are a FREE country right!? I am not all that in to politics *eek*. Is that bad? I don't think so... I think those that are, they are doing a swell job at picking apart everything the country does right and wrong... They don't need me in there too! BUT... I do feel that some things are going completley backwards....

Voting:
Alright so I didn't vote! :( Yes there are MANY of you that feel I should have and you will give me MANY reasons as to why... for example the war, Women fought for the right to vote,. So on and so forth. Yes, I do agree with all of you 99%. However, Woman also fought for the right to CHOOSE to vote... there were a very distinct percentage of woman that fought for those rights and to tell you the truth I am SO VERY Thankful for that. I would have been one of them back in the day "watching" the other Stronger woman fight for what they believed in. I think it is completley amazing what they did. It has effected everything woman are capable of 'today'. If they wouldn't have fought for that... where would we be? It really is truly amazing how far woman have come in America! After all, we had a woman running for President. THAT in itself is stronger than words can say.
I myself, Kortney, chose the right to 'not' vote in the elections of 2008! Please don't think that I didn't think about it. I truly did! I thought to myself, "hmm... who should I vote for?" but then I had NO reason whatsoever to choose one person over the other. As I was thinking, "why should I vote" I realized that I had the right to CHOOSE! Something that my great Ancestors fought for and gave me the privelage of doing. IF I would have voted, I would have been voting for people I knew NOTHING about. I would strictly be basing my vote off of what OTHER people were telling me to do. (something they did NOT fight for) I don't think that would have been right for me to do! After all, you should vote for who you honestly believe will help in all situations, and I in all honesty did not know who that would be. So, I didn't vote. I chose instead, to leave it up to my fellow Americans to decide who they feel should win. In which case, Barack Obama is now the President Elect! I think its amazing how the whole voting process works...

Gay Marriage and Prop 8:(I really shouldn't bring it up... but I am!)
Ok so Gay people want to get married.... Not sure if I agree or not with what they choose, But I am not going to CHOOSE to stop someone from what makes them happy! That is besides the point though... I will admit that I don't understand a lot of the "financial" or "tax" reasons behind people not wanting gay marraige to be legal. BUT, personally I think that may be just an "excuse" for people to lay behind because they just don't WANT it to be legal. Some because of Religious beliefs or just personal... Again this is beyond the point....
The POINT is.... In any case, religious, personal, or just whatever belief you have.... In most cases in America Marriage comes before Kids! I mean YES, there are people that have 'Accidents' some people don't believe in marriage. I don't know....
I personally think that it is backwards for Gay's to be allowed the privelage of adopting kids. Not that I am against it... Really I honestly don't have a problem with Gay adoptions. However, I do think that American's have it backwards... I believe that if you are going to allow Gay's to adopt, they should be bringing those kids into a Married couples home. In which case, Gay Marriage would have to be legal. (against all of the people saying No)

To put a lot of typing into a few simple words: Americans live in a free country, in which we still tell people what they can and cannot do.(sad) We allow Gay citizens to bring a child into their homes out of wedlock and still tell them they cannot get married. What is worse, bringing a child into a broken home? or just letting the gay get married? If I had to choose, I would much rather let the gays get married and me pay some tax money or something than let innocent children be adopted into a broken home... It really irritates me that we are allowing them to adopt, but they can't get married? Really I don't CARE, but becuase everyone else does, then I am going to voice my opinion... Marriage should come before letting them raise a child! THATS ALL IM SAYIN!

Next election, if I could choose, instead of PROP 8 yes or no - I think we should vote for: Gay adoptions or Gay Marriage... Your choice Americans, choose one or the other! Must we have to choose at all....

Oh and like I said, feel free to comment away LOL ... It's a free country and I am proud to say, I AM AN AMERICAN WAHOOO! (Maybe I am the one that is backwards LOL)

MY NEW.... ROOM! YAY

2008-11-17T23:22:00.000-08:00

SO... FINALLY I have started doing what I have ALWAYS wanted to do! I am painting my spare/massage bedroom the colors I have always wanted to use and I am SO excited to get it all finished. I couldn't wait to post pictures though. I will post more pictures of it when I am finished hanging the shelves and get the rug and everything put in :)

Here is a picture of the room before... BOOOORING! Everything, I mean EVERYTHING was cream. I am not sure what the people were thinking when they even painted the base boards cream but all I have to say is EW. (oh and in the picture below, (kristin) had already painted the base boards LOL, this picture was thought of a little too late but you get the idea):

NOW here is a picture of what I have done :) HEHEH ya I am SO EXCITED! Maybe you all will hate it, but just imagine... Now it is more "massage-esc" and relaxing... It will look fantastic when its completely finished:

I have been tagged "5 things..."

2008-11-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

5 Things we were doing 10 years ago:

I was 12 - So I was just entering Young womens (my sister told me this one!)
I was .... Just starting Junior High....
Let's see, this is hard! Probably fighting with my sister... I will go ahead and say YES I am sure I was...
I honestly don't remember a lot about being 12! Sad!
I'm really not even kidding!

5 things on my to do list today:

I planned on taking picture's of Celeste's BABY tummy! LOL (done)
Finish painting the white in my massage room.... Not done :(
Come to my Mom's for Dinner ...MMMMM (Done)
Clean house.... Not done!
Bathe Mia... Not done!

5 snacks I love:

Chocolate
String Cheese
Popcorn
Nuts
Chips

5 Things i would do if I were a millionaire:
Fabulous Question....

Pay off my School Loan
Pay off Camera
Fix my Car (probably buy a new car actually and pay it off)
Get a house... WHICHAAAA!
Invest the rest!

5 Places I've lived:

Utah (Taylorsville)
Idaho (Burley)
Utah (Taylorsville) (Cottonwood Heights) (West Valley) (Kearns)
South Carolina (Dillon)
Utah (West Jordan) (Taylorsville) (Sugarhouse) (Sandy)

That's more than five HA! LOL

5 Jobs I've had:

Utah Fun Dome
BC Moores
Bed Bath and Beyond
Primary Intelligence
Product Station

5 people I tag:

Kristin
Cassidy
Lindsay Taylor
Chels
Carolee

Da na na NAAAA

My list of what MUST go... so now YOU know!

2008-11-05T16:02:00.000-08:00

So today is an emotional/pathetic/irritating day - so I thought I would put together a list of all the things I FEEL must GO!

1. Cell phones in Movie theaters! Movies are an ESCAPE from the world... It really is OK to forget about your phone for 1.5-3 hours... COME ON just PUT IT AWAY!

2. LOUD Popcorn eaters... ESPECIALLY AT the theater. OH MAN... If you have to TOSS the popcorn in the bag and SWIRL it around with your hand to mix it up ... Then take hand ful after hand ful and stuff it all in your mouth so full your mouth doesn't close - Maybe you should have thought about eating BEFORE YOU CAME TO THE MOVIE! YES I know that Popcorn is better the more you can stuff in your mouth at once - BUT DO IT QUIETLY!

3. Complainers who do nothing about what they complain about... I can understand if your complaining and your trying at the same time... but if you really want something, DO IT, and if you don't do it, DON'T COMPLAIN! (I know I am right now but shut it!)

4. People that have hoods, and they are inside out... UGH it just bugs me. Flip the hood up onto your head, then put it down so it's not inside out ok!

5. Forgetting things at Walmart - You know we have all done it! We go to Walmart with a specific purpose and then we either forget to buy it. Or worse, it wasn't the most important thing, then when you get home you say "DANG IT, I should have bought toilet paper"

Now you have to go BACK to walmart and get toilet paper and when you are done standing in the 20 minute line, you will realize there is something ELSE you have to buy... Why does this happen? It will never matter how many list's you will write... Your ALWAYS going to forget something at Walmart!

6. Spitting - It's gross, just don't do it! YES I understand every once in a while, sometimes bodily fluids like flem and bugars and things just sneak up on ya and other such things are gross and you don't want to swallow - but do it in private! ugh... ew Wait

7. People that have "baby on board" stickers and then drive like IDIOTS - UM HELLO... YOU HAVE A BABY ON BOARD! Didn't you put that there to display to other drivers that they should be careful? What...? Nuf' said

8.The word guesstimate - IT'S ANNOYING - You are either guessing, or your not! Just say GUESS, don't say GUESSTIMATE - It's not even a REAL word, Yes it is in the dictionary (I looked) but it was made up by Americans and it just makes us sound stupid!

9. Tourist's at RUSH HOUR - Can't you just wait 1 more hour before embarking in unfamiliar territories! If you don't know how to drive in the first place... JUST GET OUT, Pull over and let us get HOME! (If you have anything other than a Utah License plate at Rush Hour and your going slow... I will yell at you).

9.5 RUSH HOUR - NUF SAID!

10. The break room sign reminding me that my mother doesn't work here and I need to clean up after myself! ....

WELL DUH, REALLY? Even IF my mother DID work here, she sure wouldn't be cleaning up after me! She would make me do it anyway... Thanks for the Reminder that being an adult comes with it's responsibilities and once you are able to walk and pick things up with your own two hands, it's all down hill from there! Yep, thanks, I GOT THE MEMO!

11. Ketchup, Catchup or Catsup? - This is a thing like the "you say tomato I say tomOTO" but its worse..... IT'S KETCHUP PEOPLE... Say it with me now ... KET CH UP=KETCHUP when you say: "please pass the ketchup" your not saying please pass the Catch up, what are you talking about? It's not Cats up! Cats what? IT'S FREAKING KETCHUP!

12. People that don't put the toilet seat down - I don't mean just Men not putting the part down for the girls, I mean the COVER! It's just GROSS when people leave the whole bowl out for the world to see! Do you know how many things can fly around from that just being open. The wind will catch it and blow it around.. EW. Please close the lid after each use, this should be mandatory... Like a law! I would like to fine those that do not close the lid properly after each use!

13. Toothbrush holders - GROSS! After you brush your teeth your going to stick the tooth brush in a holder for the world to see? EW I THINK NOT! It's disgusting. I don't want to walk into your bathroom and see your toothbrush... Especially if you have your toilet lid open, EVEN WORSE! If you have your toothbrush out and your toilet lid up... You are allowing all of the germs flying around from the toilet get onto your toothbrush - THEN YOUR BRUSHING YOUR TEETH - NO wonder your breathe stinks so bad, your spreading a FUNGAS from the FECAL MATTER! AH... Toothbrush holders must go, just put it in the cabinet ....

14. Christmas music before thanksgiving -

It's simply too much! I love Christmas, I really am not a scrooge BUT... I completley understand that there are people out there that are! Christmas music before Thanksgiving, I just get sick of it, then as soon as Christmas is here... I don't want to hear it anymore!

15. Sex hotline commercials - You know the ones! "Find local guys near you, call now, it's so much fun!" BLAH, I just puked a little in my mouth! I DON'T CARE... And does anyone ever REALLY call those things? If you do, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? GET A LIFE... stop playing those things in between my movie... I just want to watch my show DANG IT! nuf' said

16. Tipping - I think it has gotten out of control - Don't get me wrong, I am a good tipper.If you deserve a tip, your going to get a good tip ok! If you you don't deserve one, I will still give you one, but PERK up because your now 1 dollar tip could have been 4! Here is the thing that has gotten out of control. I love Bajio... LOVE IT! Now after I tell you what I want, your yelling at me SWEET OR MEXICAN RICE? BLACK OR PINTO? SALSA? CHEESE? so on and so on... I get to the end of the line and I have to pay you... there is a little tip jar for tips, remind me again why I am tipping you? You see I must have skipped a step because I'm going to give you a tip for yelling at me and making me get my own silverware and napkins and other such condiments.... WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO TIP YOU? I don't tip people at Wendy's or Sconecutter... Why tip Bajio or Cafe Rio when you get yelled at and you can't even stay in your own car to get the food... I HAD TO DO EVERYTHING PRETTY MUCH MYSELF... IM NOT TIPPING YOU! and I really just don't want you to ring the stupid BELL if I DID tip you! The bell is annoying too, it must go!

17. People that sing and don't know the words - If you don't know the words, please don't even try to pretend! If you are trying to be funny and sing the wrong words... Only tolerable ONCE in a day... No more!

18.Holes in socks - it's a sad sad day when your favorite socks get a hole- nuf' said

19. Having to clean off your car more than once a day from the snow - YES HELLO MOTHER EARTH... We know that you didn't die, but please don't try to make up for the month of October - Yes it should have snowed, but it didn't... JUST STOP ALREADY~!

20. Overplayed music - You know how you love a song and then it get's played over and over and OVER.Eventually you end up hating it - I think over playing a song MUST go!

Really I am not always annoyed by everything - but today - I give myself a free pass to be annoyed by everything! bye bye!

PS. Sorry I haven't blogged FOREVER - That should go too! I will get better! :)

2008-09-07T14:51:00.000-07:00

So I met my Sister and her kids at my Parents house on Saturday for a photo session!
Hallee and Anna got "bored" towards the end, so they didn't get many shots with mom. We decided that we will just have to do it again.... But here is Saturday's adventure!

Kids will be kids:

Camden:

Hallee:

Anna:
Kayla:

And Mom:

2008-09-04T21:41:00.000-07:00

Alright... So my friend Sarah let me practice my "model photo taking" skills on her! LOL... She was the first real model I have shot so I was a little scared. because I don't know how experienced she is with all of this! Either way... It was fun!

We went out to my parents house! (YAY My parent's have finally moved back to Utah! They have been away from SLC for WAY too long!) So, we drove out to their new house in Thanksgiving Point! They have a beautiful veiw and enough space for some good photographs.... Take a look for yourself!

My Sunday trip to the Great Salt Lake

2008-08-19T23:37:00.000-07:00

Dreaming ... why do it?!

2008-08-14T23:31:00.000-07:00

Alright here is the thing... My dreams SCARE me! Who is really afraid to go to sleep because of dreams?! ...

Silly it might sound... but to me... I will stay up everynight as long as I possibly can until my eyes start to close themselves. While I'm reading a book, playing on the computer, watching TV... as long as I am not trying to lay in bed and fall asleep... I can fall asleep. I don't get much sleep as a result but what can I say... I have the craziest dreams that often times freak me out. I wake up and think about them ALL day like it is real... well actually, a lot of my dreams have been coming true, they are real! Like one that I had this morning... ugh kinda sucks actually!

Well ok... more to the point... IM AFRAID TO SLEEP.... :( I am tired but if I lay down my head I am afraid of what my dream might be! ya ya ya... so I hear that you only dream if you are not getting the "proper" amount of sleep. If you get good sleep then you usually won't dream.... I think that is CRAP. Who decided that is actually true? Or maybe it is and I... I'm just a freak or something :(

Here is my logic... If you lay down your head and start to sleep... at what point does your body say "oh im not getting enough sleep right now, I think I need to dream". If your body is asleep how does it know if it is getting enough sleep or not? Does your body KNOW when you are going to wake up..? even if you don't have an alarm and you are just going to sleep... Does your body KNOW that it is going to wake up at 8 am? Is that why you would dream?

These are the things my brain wonders... why do I have to be the one with DREAMS... ugh what I would do NOT to remember my dreams! It's not very often that I don't dream... I actually can't remember the last time I didn't.... hmmm

You know how people say: "Dreams can come true" ... HA, I want to laugh in that person's face and say... "THEY DO.... EVEN IF YOU DON'T WANT THEM TO"

The ONLY dream I wish would come true... isn't even a dream at all... Why is that? What does it mean that my dreams are coming true?.... I'm really freaking out actually... I don't know what to do, what does this mean, who am I? It's beyond my control...

So the other day... I wake up from a terrible dream! It was about 6:30am. I thought, instead of going back to sleep I should take a shower. That way I wont have that dream anymore, right? Well I took a shower... and it was a long one LOL because I was so tired! I got out around 7 and I went back to sleep because I didn't work until 9. I CONTINUED THE SAME DREAM.... It's just NOT normal I say! NOT....

OYE... Im tired... and scared... ugh I'm falling apart! Wish me luck tonight....

Oh and yes... I say a prayer everynight too...

Over and out! PSHSHH