Day 29.. A picture that always makes me smile

LOL That is a picture of my nephew on my birthday. This was around the time that he discovered his tongue. But I just love it because he was just kicked back in the high chair with his arms flopped to the side and his tongue hanging out. He just looks so relaxed.

Day 28... Something I am afraid of

My fears over the past year have changed course quite often.... My biggest fear at the moment is that I will never truly find myself.

Day 27... My self and a family member

My big sister and I the day after my life changed forever. I love being an aunt more than anything

Day 26... Something that means a lot to me.

My relationship with Cacey is something that means a lot to me. He is one of the most warm hearted, easy going, and honest people you will ever meet. He is, and always will be considered one of the most influential people of my life. The love I have for him is one different than I have had for anyone and I know that no matter what happens in the future, he will always be apart of who I am, and of my life.

dAY 25... A picture of my day

I have decided not to post a picture of my day to day life because honestly, it's just not that exciting. So instead I will post a picture of what I would consider a perfect day at this point in my life.



I would love to take a drive through a rainy forest right now. Just to listen to myself think as the rain hits the windshield.

Day 24... Something I wish I could change.

My motivation to work out! I have no motivation right now.. Other than doing Zumba!!!!!!

Day 23... My favorite book

I know... I am jumping on the band wagon. But right now, this is my favorite book.

Day 22... Something I wish I were better at

I wish I were better at telling others how I feel.

Day 21... Something I wish I could forget

While working as a C.N.A. I saw far too many people lose memories of their lives both good and bad. And on their good days, you could see a glimpse of those "forgotten moments" dance in their eyes. And on the bad days, My heart ached every day that their sad empty eyes wandered aimlessly searching for some kind of familiarity.

I guess most people would expect me to say that I wish I could forget the death of someone close to me, or a broken heart.. Or maybe even something awful that happened to me when I was younger. But I don't. I think memories are part of what makes us who we are so I don't know if I would want to forget anything, even the bad.

I do however, wish it were easier for me to forgive.

Day 21... Something I could forget

Day 20... Somewhere I would love to travel

Greece!!!!! Same location of where they shot Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1 & 2 ! One day I will go!

Day 19... Pic and a Letter

Day 19... Pic and a Letter

Day 19... Pic and a Letter

Day 18... My biggest insecurity

My weight... It doesn't matter how thin I have gotten in the past, or how thin I strive to be in the future.. My weight and body will always be my biggest insecurity.

Day 17... A pic of something that has made a huge impact on my life

Turning down an art scholarship to Dixie State is still to this day, one of the things I have mixed feelings about. I used to say that I have no regrets... But the older that I get, the more I question that very statement.

At the time in my life the opportunity was presented to me, I didn't think that I would have gone there for the right reasons. I was afraid that partying and other activities might steal my attention away from what was truly important. That was a rough time in my life... But now that I look at my life, I should have given education a shot. I miss art being a part of my every day life.

I have been happy with the way things in my life have gone. But it makes me curious to see if some things from my past would have still ended up the way they did, regardless of where I was.... I guess I will never know... That decision not to go to school, impacted my life more than I thought it ever would.

Day 16.. A picture of someone who inspires me

President Gordon B. Hinkley


Gordon B. Hinkley is a big inspiration to me because it didn't matter who he came in contact with, he was humble. I used to love watching conference if he was talking. He was a wonderful man, and I truly believe that many people could learn a lot from him, just by the person that he was.

I remember hearing an interview Gordon B Hinkley where he was asked about the LDS faith and what would happen in the final days if this church turned out not being the true church. He said that if that were to happen, then he would be wrong and left it at that.... That has always stuck with me because it shows that he was true to what he believed, but didn't try to over-press his faith. I admire that. I feel like our world is so caught up in pressing our belief systems on others instead of inviting them to share our beliefs but loving them even if they don't. I would like to live in a world like that...

Day 15... Something I want to do before I die

Travel the world. I have a list of places that I want to see before I die. I know that is not very original, but it's unlikely that we get to see all the places that we desire before our final days. At this point in my life I would love to see the following places, in no specific order:

1. Switzerland
2. Holland
3. Scotland
4. Ireland
5. Italy
6. Greece (the old part of Greece)
7. Belize
8. Costa Rica
9. Canada
10. Brazil

That is just a few of the places I want to go.

Day 14.. a picture of someone I couldn't imagine life without

The day that my nephew was born was life changing for me. He instantly became the most important thing in my life. He gave me a reason to be a better person. And he made me realize that the kind of love you can have for a child is the most rewarding of all. I love him so much. And he is always going to love me back no matter what. So I guess he is the person that I couldn't imagine my life with out because no matter what, I will always have that connection to him. He changed me forever.

Day 13... A picture of my favorite band or artist

This post is extremely hard for me because I have so many bands/artists that I love. I basically have a favorite per genre... I know, lame. But today, I would have to say that I love Norah Jones most. Every time I listen to her, I am in such a good mood. I love her voice and her music.... And I LOVE the song "Come Away with Me"

Day 12... Something I love

One thing I love is sunsets. To break it down into categories of the types would be ... summer sunsets, winter sunsets, stormy sunsets, and sunsets on water. But sunsets at Flaming Gorge would be my favorite of all.

Day 11... Something I hate

I hate.... HaTe... HATE... everything about public bathrooms. I don't care how clean they are, I hate everything about them. I hate touching the handles, dispensers, toilet seats... I just hate everything about them. UGH... They totally gross me out to the point where I turn the faucet on with my wrist and then get pissed because my wrist now has germs and fecal matter on them from the faucet handle... I know it's weird, but think about it. It makes sense! lol

Day 10.... The person I do the most crazy things with

:) Oh gosh... Chester... My best friend of 14 yrs now is definitely the one person that I can count on for a crazy time. Many of my favorite memories have been made with her. She is the one person who I can be my self around. She is one of the best parts of my life and I truly cherish her friendship.

Day 9 .... A person who has gotten me through the most

My parents are my foundation. They have helped me out so much in my life and I will never be able to tell them how much I truly love and appreciate them. It's amazing how as you get older you realize that your parents really do know what they are talking about. I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have them here to pick me up when I have fallen down.

Day 8, a picture of something that makes you laugh

Road trippin' up the Oregon Coast with my BFF's we stopped at the Blue Heron Cheese Factory. While our friend Brock was inside wine tasting, my friend Chelsea and I decided to wander around the petting zoo that was outside. We stumbled upon this Llama that I named Lily.

The reason this picture makes me laugh is because when I took it, my best friend was having a conversation with it. I know.. you had to be there.. But it still makes me laugh!

Day 7 .... My most treasured item

My family

Days 3, 4, 5 & 6 ... I know I am slackin'

Ok so it was almost impossible for me to be able to do this over the weekend. But, I promise to get better at this!

Day three would have been Friday and the topic is a picture of the cast of my favorite T.V. show. I seriously have so many t.v. shows that I LOVE! But the one that makes me laugh every time I watch it would have to be.....

I seriously LOVE Cougartown so much! I think it is absolutely hilarious! I could watch it for days on end and never get sick of it!

Day four is picture of my favorite night. So I decided to post a picture of the place where I have had most of my favorite nights.

Flaming Gorge is the one place that completely calms me. I love it more than anywhere in the world. It's my paradise.

Day five is a picture of something that I miss.

Summer time thunderstorms at Flaming Gorge. This is one of the reasons I love Flaming Gorge so much.

And for day six, someone I would like to trade places with.

I decided that I wouldn't want to trade places with a celebrity because even if they were to go somewhere beautiful, they would still be followed and be in the public eye. So if I could trade places with someone for a day, I would trade places with another couple who is on an expensive vacation in Belize. I think that would be so romantic. <3 *sigh*


So there you have it! Check back tomorrow!

Day 02 of the Challenge!

There has been many people that I have been close to through out my life. My cousin Britty was always with me as a child. But with miles between us, we drifted into our own directions. But some of my best memories were spent with her. Clayton, my first crush and my best friend clear back from Kindergarten. Clayton and I still remain friends to this day. And no matter what our history with one another and the roads we have taken together will always mean a lot to me. And something cool about him is that he married a sweet heart with my same birthday :)


But, the person that I have been the closest too for the most consistent amount of time would have to be the one and only Chester! She has been my best friend since I was 8 yrs old. And tho we have fallen apart during our younger years, she still to this day remains one of my dearest friends. She is a fire cracker, and we are opposites.. But she knows me outside and in better than anyone.

10 Facts about me

Day 1 of the challenge


10 Facts about myself

1- I LOVE Mushrooms :) I could NEVER get sick of them! I would put them in almost anything! (Except for candy or desserts) !

2- Rain is my favorite smell.

3- I cry in almost every movie that I watch. I think it's because I empathize with the characters. I put my self in that situation and imagine how I would feel. Weird I know, but I do it with t.v. shows too. What can I say.. I am really emotional? :)

4- My nephew is the most important person in my life! The day he was born, my life changed forever!

5- I feel most at home in places that look lived and eclectic. My dream interior of a home would be country cottage with a romantic edge to it... Lace, candles, mixed with rusted metal, wood elements, and soft quilts with warm and neutral colors. And accents of Turquoise, mustard yellow, and red throughout the house....

6- I want to travel the world

7- I believe that there are different levels of love. You just give more of your heart to some than others.

8- My eyes are olive green. But when I cry, they turn to a lighter shade of green.

9- I read my horoscope religiously and I look to my dreams at night for answers to my waking life.

10- My ideal place to live would be somewhere in the North Eastern part of the United States in the Country side. I have it pictures in my head perfectly. And I wonder if it is like it looks in the movies....

31 day challenge!

Alright Peeps, I saw this on my friends face book and decided to do this on my blog. I have not been so great at updating it on a regular basis so maybe this will help me out. Well, for a month at least :)

For the next 31 days I will follow this "Line Up" ! So check back tomorrow! And if you think it's a great a idea too, feel free to tag along!

Day 01- ten facts about myself
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04- A picture of your night.
Day 06- A picture of something you miss.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the craziest things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 31 - A picture of yourself