Beat, Beat Drums

Blow Bugles Blowwwwwww.

So as some of you know, Madrigals have been working their pants off for two weeks on the lovely Dona Nobis Pacem. A wonderful 65 page song. We had the honor of being directed by the great Dr. Ryan Murphy-assistant director of the tab choir. It was snazzy, I learned a lot and it was oodles of fun. But I am going to tell you about the interesting things that happened. Let me tell ya, it was a distressing few days. Weird things just kept happening!

First: At dinner, Tara was sitting across from me. She leaned forward and did something to my bangs. I thought she was fixing them but then she said "There was a spider in your hair". Thankfully Tara is not afraid of bugs! But it wasn't just a tiny spider. It was like a daddy long leg. EWW! How would you like it if a spider was on your head?? So I don't know what was going on with me emotionally, but I started crying. And some lovely madrigal friends were laughing and so was I, but for some reason I was also crying. And I do. not. cry in public (unless it's in Toy Story 3).

 

Second: McKann, Ben, Jemi, Steph, and Dania and I were eating at Noodles and Company and I had to relieve myself so I walked back to the bathroom and the bathrooms there were the big ones that are for one person and they lock, ya know? Well I try opening the door and it opens and I see this lady...in the bathroom...doing what people do in bathrooms and she screams and I slam the door and rush back to the table. Awkward. You can guess what image was going through my mind all day.

Third: I found my future husband. He lives in USA Spoon (American Fork....get it?). Trust me. It's meant to be. That's who I'm marrying this year. Expect a wedding announcement in the mail.

Fourth: Ben is a bottomless pit. Don't worry it's a good thing. He also doesn't worry about sanitation. Don't blame me when you get leprosy...

Fifth: McKann's obsessions with people are hilarious.

Basically this was a blast. Madrigals! We have finished Dona Nobis Pacem! Do you hear that? Victory's ringing.

Have you ever had your life flash before your eyes?

Around last week Sarah Jensen and I had a near death experience.

We were on our way to visit a friend and it was icy. Don't go to the mall when it's icy. You are bound to crash. So here we are. Going 5 miles per hour. Sarah's wheels don't have traction, we crash into the back of the car in front of us at a red light. Apparently it's a new car so the lady gets out of her car, slams her door, cusses Sarah out, slaps her in the face but Sarah is rolling on the ground because her leg is broken from the crash and I'm crying because I'm having a mental breakdown and Sarah is bleeding and her car blows up and we all die. The end. 

(This story may or may not be exaggerated but I promise some of it is true).

Don't you ever want to explode into domestic violence?

Yeah. I do. 

Happy first post of 2011!

Two Thousand and Ten

 This year has been filled with many events and adventures and I would like to sum it all up in one blog post. 

(Credits to Bronwen. I saw this on your blog and thought it was a fabulous idea!)

The Sisterhood was created.

Alex's Birthday!! Pirate Island, embarrassing mall experiences...

One word: Quelf.

Cereal Party!! 

Dissected cow hearts. Yummy.

50 Chicken Nuggets with Rachel and Alyssa.

101 cupcakes. 11 down. 90 left.

Valentines!

:)

Morp!

 Spring Break- St. George with Josie!

Fastrel Frosting and the picture of all pictures.
Yeah...that's Rachel's bum.

 Setting these beautiful ladies up on a blind date!

 La Chaille with Eve and her fam bam

 Safari through Springville- Part 3.

 LGNO (Little Girls Night Out)

 6am Hike up "Stewart Falls". I love hiking (wink wink). First time eating Spam.

Dollar menu, Dollar store and Dollar movie Day with Eve and Ben

Album cover and the 3 little pigs.

 17th Birthday. I may or may not have ever taken that sign down... :)
Thank you to all my dear friends and family members who made it such a memorable birthday!

 BFF Cousin Tora came to P-town. Best day ever!

 Midnight showing of Eclipse. What a "great" movie.

 My brother arrived home from his mission!

 Christmas In July party :) Oh...hey McKann

 Jericho Road. Oh and the tools. We can't forget the wannabe tools.

 New ward. Why not bring some friends?
Bigger and Better Scavenger hunt. Well...we won :0)

 Bear Lake!! Oh, I mean grizzly pond.

 Completos. Chilean hot dogs. I kinda crave them 24/7.

 Breaking into Eve's house :)

 Homecoming!

 NEON TREES!! And 30 Seconds to Mars with Emma, Eve and Stuart

 Proof that I actually do go to mutual.

 Kentucky reunion!

You've all be waiting for it. Anorexic neck picture.

 Harry Potter marathon with Erin! 904 minutes. 15 hours.

 Sadies!

 Blobbing.

 Pretty Day. Done by Alex Agle.

 Rachel and I becoming adopted into the Jensen clan.
(Sorry Andrew, you're not in this picture)

 Emily piercing my ears!!

 HARRY POTTER MIDNIGHT SHOWING! Oh yeah, first in line...With 13 girls.

 Oh yeah. And I got pregnant.

 The beloved Pikachu hats.

 Temple Square!

 Madrigals raising money for foster kids, featured on the mayors blog.

 Buy a mens calender. Come on.

There's no party like a tea party. A holiday tea to be exact.
Kristy and I hosted the 2nd Annual Glennwood Society Tea.

What a wonderful year! My goal: To make 2011 even better.
Thank you to all my friends and family members who make my life sublime!
You rock. Don't ever change. HAGS. 

P.S. Tomorrow Alex Josie and I have a second BFF photo shoot. 
What a way to end the year on a memorable note!

The Human Race Is Psychotic

Ok ok. Not everyone is psychotic...just some people. And they all happen to flock to the mall. Let me tell ya, some people are a little too high on the psychosis scale. Every time I work I have the privilege to meet...very interesting, special people. I see young middle schoolers who think they are hot stuff. In reality the majority of them are posers but ya know, I'm sure they have someone who loves them. Oh...that's another thing. Love. Couples. Can't stand them. I'm telling you they are EVERYWHERE! Working at a baby store and everything, I get to see these love birds often. Next you have the creepy 20 year olds who ask you where they bathroom is when you know they know where it is. Then you see them keep walking past you, back and fourth, in 5 minute increments, finally deciding to act "mature" and tap you on the shoulder and run away. Then there are the creepy big men who have potty mouths. Come on! Control yourself when you are passing by a baby kiosk, a baby clothing store, and the Disney store! Then you have the lovely kiosk next to you that often plays rated R movies. Once again, realize where your location is in the mall, please.
Then every once and a while you see the poor little lost children who can't find their parents. They start crying and walking around like a lost sheep saying "...Momma.....?.....Dada...?" Then you help them find their parents and you get to witness this sweet reunion and then you hear the parent scold the child and say "Don't ever do that again!"

And this is just the beginning.

But I don't want to depress you and make you hate the mall because the mall really is a nice place. Lot's of sales, nice stores, good food....employee discounts... But I would just like to share this story with you:      The other day at work I was closing up when this old man walks by, stops, and here is our conversation: 
Man: Is this the place where they sell those flowers?
Me: Yes
Man: (Pointing to my headband) You are wearing one. You are like a flower. People are like flowers. Blossoming. (Then he goes on to talk about how people are like flowers)
Man: I like your wristband (You know, the one Sarah Jensen made me that I always wear?). It's very native, like my people.
Me: Thank you.
Man: You know it's a symbol of a strong, powerful woman.
Me: Oh...
Man: I could say many other things about you. But I won't go into that. But I know...I know that you will have a wonderful life. You will go far. I know it.
Me: Oh, thank you.
Man: You know, you will one day have a child right?
Me: (Awkward) Uh...
Man: Well when you do. You....you will look up to the sun. And sun will give you a name for your first born. I have feeling...I know....it will be a boy! By the way, my name is Richard (shakes my hand). Anyway, you have a great, great life. Goodbye.

And this is just one of many stories.

I think it's time for a new, normal job.