10 things

Hey there my lovely fans. Let's play the reminiscing game. 

Remember when Facebook first came out?

I do. 

It was my senior year of High School.

I was a bit skeptical at first, but it wasn't long before I became, shall I say, obsessed?

All I could think about during my free time was what I was going to type for my status that day.

I know, pathetic.

Luckily, I got past that phase. 

Then I started a blog.

And jealousy got the best of me when I saw other blogs.

Naturally, all I could think about was what I was going to blog that day.

{Whoops.}

That is, until school started 6 days ago.

Now. All I can think about is my never-ending list of school work.

Now that I have a free moment {I am officially in love with Sundays} I had no idea what to blog. 

But no worries. I've had this back-up blog for quite some time I've been dying to do. 

So here it goes. 

10 Random things you may not know about me {or want to know about me}:

1. I try and pretend I'm tough, but unfortunately I'm a complete wimp when it comes to pain. 

I also pretend I don't care what other people think about me. But I do. It's a curse. 

2. I'm a complete sucker when it comes to free food. 

It doesn't matter how bad it is for me or if it's even that good. If it's free, I eat it. 

3. I sniff this belt at least once a day:

It's leather, what can I say?

4. I'm okay eating things I've dropped on the floor.

5. I fall asleep easier with a fan blowing in the background. (Dead silence is what keeps me up all night.)

6. This is what the sink usually looks like after I do the dishes:

I don't know why, but I hate washing silverware!

7.  My idea of a perfect meal includes a main dish (usually including chicken), fruit, veggies, and a pitcher of Kool-aid. 

8. I correct people's grammar in my head all the time. 

(I used to do it out-loud until I realized it wasn't very socially acceptable.)

9. I am the messiest, loudest tooth-brusher I've ever met. (It was at Girl's Camp when I figured it out and I have been embarrassed to brush my teeth in front of people ever since.)

10. I have the hardest time finishing a whole apple, a whole orange, or a whole thing of Yogurt. 

Well there you have it. And you know what's so great about all these things? Ammon truly is my other half. He doesn't judge me for sniffing a belt every day. He's happy to wash the silverware I left in the sink. He uses grammar correctly. And he has finished all the apples, oranges, and yogurts I couldn't finish. I'm a lucky girl indeed. :)

liebster award!

I got my first blog award! from Sara at 

Life of a Med School Wife

(Make sure to show Sarah some lovin at her super cute blog.)

The award is called the Liebster award. Liebster is a German word that means sweet, kind, nice, dear, beloved, lovely, valued and welcome. (Or so I've heard.)  :)

Here are the rules:

1. Post 11 random facts about yourself. 

2. Answer 11 questions the tagger has asked you, and give 11 questions to the people you've tagged.

3. Choose 11 deserving bloggers (or as many as you can) and tag them in your post. (REMEMBER!! The people that you tage HAVE to have less than 200 followers).

3. Tell them you've tagged them. 

4. No tag backs.

5. Display this picture on your blog:

11 Random Facts About Me:

1. I was born in Arlington, Texas

2. I can average about 80 words per minute when typing

3. I love reading Young Adult Fiction books more than any other kind of book

4. I lived in China for 4 months to teach English

5.  I'm pretty good at Super Smash Bros 

6. I love playing sports, but when it comes to Tennis, I'm a complete wimp

7. I get overly giddy when I watch the Olympic 100 meter hurdles 

8. I played flute for 4 years and remember just enough to play Church Hymns

9. I'm terrible at choreographed dancing, but I don't hesitate to bust out my own moves when there's a good beat

10. I'm a descendant of Jacob Broom, who signed the United States Constitution

11. I'm a firm believer in living life the fullest by looking at every situation with optimism. Everything happens for a reason. Trials can drag you down or make you a better person-it's your choice.

Questions Sara asked me:

1. What was your happiest moment? 

As cliche as this may be, it was that moment where I sat across from my husband in the sealing room, where we were sealed husband and wife for eternity. 

2. What did you want to be when you grew up?

I loved building things. So as soon as I learned what an architect was, that was my dream career!

3. Favorite dessert?

Farr's frozen yogurt, hands-down.

4. Who is the most influential person in your life?
Probably my best friend, Rachelle. She is the most loving, humble, and sincere person I know and I still strive every day to have those attributes. 

5. Embarrassing moment?

When I knocked over the dirty sample spoons at an ice-cream store. The spoons landed in a few of the ice cream containers.

6. What is your favorite outfit? 

A baggy t-shirt and skinny jeans. :)

7. Why did you start blogging?

As stated in my first ever blog entry: "I am super excited to officially start a blog. There are too many streams of "ah-hah" moments and creativeness trapped in my head that needed to come out. So here I am."

8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself done with school. I see myself with at least one year of teaching experience behind me. I see myself with at least 3 kiddies. I see myself living in a house and not an apartment. 

9. One thing you always keep on hand/in your purse?

Chap-stick!!

10.  What is one of your biggest pet peeves?
I uh... have many pet peeves. And one of my biggest pet peeves is when there are two sounds going on at the same time. (i.e. a movie in one room and music blaring in the other room)

11. If you could travel to one place, where would it be?
Anywhere in Africa!

People I nominated:

Rachelle @ Sing Out Loud

Kelsie @ Pocketful of Sunshine

Jessica @ Love, Love, Love

Emily @ It's All About Your Heart

Jen @ Sommerfeldt Snapshots

Now that I've nominated you, don't hesitate to pass on the liebster award. And don't forget to answer my questions. Trust me, it's the cool thing to do. :)

My questions for you:
1. Where are you sitting right now? Describe your surroundings.
2. Do you still own something you've had since you were a child? If so, what is it?
3. Favorite crayon color?
4. When have you felt proud of yourself?
5. What is your favorite physical feature about yourself? (And if you can't think of a favorite, then what do people compliment you on a lot?)
6. What is something you know to be true? (Even if other people try and tell you it's not true)
7. Look at your i-tunes playlist. What is your most played song? (And no lying!) :)
8. Favorite vacation spot?
9. Favorite quote or scripture?
10. What is something you always make sure to grab before you leave the house?
11. Favorite picture book?

Have fun!! And let me know if you have any questions!

x0xoX

5 things

i was browsing through some blog ideas the other day and i came across some questions i thought would be fun to answer. my husband, Ammon and i had fun answering them and had a few good laughs. we may have come up with a few answers we can't post on a blog for everyone to see--wink wink. feel free to reply with your answers too!

5 activities that you enjoy doing:

crafty things--- but only one project at a time! 

taking a test when i know all the answers

running in perfect weather

teaching people! from the little things at work, to the students i substitute teach.

games. especially when i'm winning :)

ammon:

exercising

reading

being with people i love

jamming with my bros

eating good food

5 things that you would like to learn:

spanish!

how to tie a cherry stem in a knot with my mouth! 

riding a wave board! i've tried so many times, and still can't do it!

graphic design

ice skating backwards

ammon:

the piano

spanish

auto mechanics

deeper understanding of music theory

what really happened to the dinosaurs...

5 silly things that you would like to do but you never had courage to do them:

use a urinal haha

sleep in a roundabout

cut my hair really short

pay for someone's groceries behind me

talk to someone famous

ammon:

sing karaoke

dance at a dance party

   that's it...

5 places that you enjoy visiting:

moab

lake powell

my bed

the temple 

my imagiNATION

ammon:

sundance

the canyon

the beach

my family's house

the park

5 situations when you felt proud of yourself:

taking the accuplacer test at UVU and getting a low score (one that wasn't high enough to get into the 1050 class) then studying my bum off for 2 weeks, taking it again, and getting a score high enough to place in the classes 2 levels above the 1050 class. 

my wedding day

removing the last acrylic nail from my finger after 2 months of wearing them

a guest i served at brick oven wrote a letter thanking me for my exceptional service in detail and sent it to the main office--- my manager said it was the biggest compliment a server has received from brick oven in a long time and i  received a free dinner!

4.0 last semester 

ammon:

playing with my band and opening for Mae

my wedding day

getting good grades

when i saved a kid's life at seven peaks

getting the Melchizedek priesthood

5 things you enjoyed eating when you were a child:

jello

squished up bread

my parent's hidden snacks

peanut butter spoon

smiley fruit snacks from wal-mart

ammon:

pizza... still do

tapioca pudding

milk and cereal with cream on it

string cheese

happy meals-but my mom never got me them because they're a rip off

Ammon opening for Mae

Ammon and Neephs on our wedding day

One of my favorite wedding pictures!

St. George Temple

Sundance