I am forever more a die-hard fan

Of TAYLOR SWIFT!

So Tuesday morning, dad reminds me that I'm going to the Taylor Swift concert that night.

Oh, almost forgot.

You all know me, I'm not the biggest country fan.

And I had only listened to Taylor Swift on the rare occasion that someone showed me one of her new songs that I liked.

So to be honest, I was mediocrely (is that a word?) excited for the concert, not expecting it to be anything fabulous.

BIG MISTAKE

THE BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE!!!

Can I just say, I love Taylor Swift!

Seriously, I loved everything about that concert.

The set design, her outfits, every one of the songs, the things she said, how she actually walked down the aisle hugging people that were there and just being cute.

Who else does that?!

Pretty sure no one.

I loved it because you could just tell she loved what she was doing. It wasn't just another show for her, it was a party.

And she was pretty funny too. Here are some of the funny things she said:

(while introducing "White Horse):

"As a kid, I read fairytales a lot. And the thing about fairytales is you can always tell who the villain is. They're usually wearing a black cape or something. But then you grow up, and it's not so easy to spot the villain. Like sometimes, he's really nice and he makes you laugh and he has great hair."

(while introducing "Should've Said No"):

"This song is about choices. There are good choices... and there are bad choices. For example, I dated a guy that cheated on me, and he shouldn't have because I write songs."

(And while introducing "Teardrops on My Guitar"):

"There was this guy in one of my classes that sat next to me. And I had a crush on this guy. And this guy would always talk to me...about his girlfriend. He never knew I liked him. Actually he probably knows now..."

Haha! She was funny. Basically, the whole show was kind of a guy-bashing fest and it was so great. Which reminds me of one other thing she said:

"Since this is my first headliner tour, this may be a first impression for many of you. And I just want to clarify, in general, I try to be a nice person! But if you break my heart, or mess with my friends, or do bad things... you may get a song written about you."

Loved it. It kind of made me want to become a songwriter. ha.

I don't know what else to say besides it was THE best concert I have ever been too. And that's being compared to The Fray, John Mayer and Colbie Caillat, Tim and Faith, Reba McEntire even! And oh yeah, Hannah Montana. haha!

Loved every minute of it.

Here are some pictures and a slide show! Unfortunately, my camera is a pile and all the pictures are blurry and crappy. But you get the idea. :)

Aw, My Life is Complete. (or at least for the summer)

Two things this week have started that will keep me happy for the rest of the summer. And I'm sure they'll give me a surplus happiness as well to last a few months thereafter.

ONE:

I started my new job this week!!! I absolutely love it.

My duties consist of:

-Registers at the front desk

-Gift shop

-Putting price tags on gift shop merchandise

-MCU (mobile cleaning unit)

-Asking for donations for the Penguin exhibit we are hoping to get soon! [YOU can donate too!!! Go here to help out! :)]

I seriously am having so much fun. Yesterday while I was the designated MCU, I was cleaning the shark tank and a shark swam by, and I was like, "This is cool! Who else gets to clean shark tanks for their job?!" BE jealous.

The people I work with are awesome. I never get bored. One of the ongoing jokes they've got going when it's quiet to stay entertained is someone always yells "Guys!!! Why does it smell like fish?!" I, along with the 4 other new people, about died of laughter the first time one of the kids said that. And we still laugh. It never gets old. ha!

So, in short, I love my job. It's great. The end.

TWO:

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DAAAAANNNNCCCCEEEEE!!!!!!!!

My favorite time of the year. Who wouldn't love a show where all they do is DANCE?!

I LOVE SYTYCD.

Watch it. Love it. As I do.

Here's to another season of some FABULOUS dancing!!!

A bit of this and a bit of that

First off, I went to the midnight premiere of Angels & Demons last night. I must admit, I was slightly disappointed. It was very different from the book and in my opinion, they left out some of the most important stuff. Such as the important link between science and religion that was very very prominent in the book. And a lot of the characters were way different, and things surprised me because they were so different from the book. But overall, I think they did a pretty good job. Everyone should still go see it, despite my slight disappointment. But be sure to read the book because, of course, it is WAY better than the movie.

Second, I'm way excited to go to the Taylor Swift concert in two weeks. She is one of the few country singers I like. And Bug showed me this music video the other day and I thought it was so great, so I'm sharing with you all. :) (bad news is that the column in my blog is not wide enough for this video, to see it at full size go here)

Third, I love summer. 'nuf said.

I got a job!!!

I got a job finally! And I will be working at....

I'm quite excited. It will be a way fun place to work! And Nat and Tam, if you want to spend a day at the aquarium with the kiddies, I can get free passes. Boom! haha. I'll be a Guest Services Host. I'm real excited. Now I'll have money to spare! :)

As a side note, if you click on any of the ads at the top of my side bar, I could earn some money! So click on it. Please. And thank you. :)

I heart baseball!

It has been a long time since I've gone to baseball games on a regular basis. Probably since Col graduated. But my friend Kaycie is a die hard baseball fan and she's got me going to all the BYU baseball games now! Too bad today is the last home game of the season, but still it shall be fun.

I forgot how much I really love baseball! The games are so fun and we have a grand ol' time!

I heart baseball.

Me, Kaycie, and Ashley at the game

Me and Kayc face

We love Cosmo, yes we do. He really is hilarious.

Leah, Kaycie, and me!

BYU baseball's biggest fans!!! :)

What is Time?

To listen to the song click here

What is time?
Is it the autumn leaves that change?
Or the snow that floats from the sky

What is time?
Is it the air we breathe?
Or the wings that teach
The new born bird to fly

Who can tell?
I don’t know
Will we change?
Will we grow?

What is time?
Is it eternity in heaven
Or just a hope for peace on earth?

Where’s the time?
Gone in a blink of an eye
But with every blink
a birth.

We live, we learn, we love
In time
We give, we yearn, we grow
In time
.......
All we have
Is time

This last week or two I've had a lot of time to reflect on the last year and everything that's happened in that time, and while I was reflecting the other day, this song came on. I really got to thinking, what is time? Where does it go? Don't you ever wish we could get it back? Oh the things that happen and change overtime...

This last year has zoomed by so fast. It's hard to believe that everything that has happened in the past year actually happened in just a year. 

I completed my freshmen year of college, lived on my own for eight months, voted/worked for the first time in a presidential election, met some amazing people at school that I will be friends with forever, had six people from my graduating class get married or engaged, attended three funerals and knew five people that passed away...

It has been exactly a year today since my grandma Saundra was one of those people. I still remember the phone call I received from Aunt Marsha as clearly as if it was yesterday. I remember the looks on Kaitie and Tam's faces as I told them what I had just been told. I remember how we three were crying by the front door and mom walked in and asked us who called. I remember Preslee standing there watching and wondering what was going on as we all cried and screamed together in shock and disbelief. That was one of the hardest days of my life, to see my family in such despair. The next few days were still hard. I found out who my true friends were. I saw people I hadn't seen in a very long time. My family bonded closer than we ever have been. Since then we still have been blessed with miracles. I'm not sure if I can say I'm grateful for the experience, but I believe that because of it I am a better person and have learned so much. I miss my grandma just about every day still. Some days were pretty hard, but I'm looking to the future because I know that she's not gone forever and that we will meet again. I can't wait for that day. :) Love you forever grandma! xoxo

An ode to my father

My dad is great, my dad is wonderful, my dad is one year older today!

Happy Birthday Popsy!

You are the best dad a girl could ask for.

Thanks for all of our fun trips together. You are the best person to travel with.

Thanks for all of your bedtime stories when I was younger. I've been remembering them more and more since seeing "Bedtime Stories."

Thanks for all your fatherly advice. Even though most of the time I say "I know," I really don't, and that's just my way of acknowledging what you've said. Just go with it. :)

Thanks for your jokes. You are your father's son. Whether or not they are funny, I usually laugh. Keep 'em comin'.

Thanks for being such a supportive dad in everything I ever choose to do: dancing, school, traveling, etc. etc.

Dadday: you da bomb. Happy Birthday bappo! Love ya!

Home {Sweet} Home

So I moved home on Thursday, and thus far I've learned it is going to take a lot of adjusting to get used to it after being on my own for so long.

I love seeing the family every day, but it definitely has its downsides, such as:

Pretty sure Colin is 5X the pest he ever was. Things he did today: ran in my room scaring me to death. Twice. Hit me with a pillow. Thrice. And yelled from his bed to see who was home. Forice (four times). + much more.

I'm not so sure how Kaitie feels about me being home... happy? annoyed? angry? It changes a lot.

Mom and dad like to pester me about getting a job. Patience is a virtue parental units. I'll get one after you fix your computer so I can print off the applications I need... love you? :)

I have a curfew. 'nuff said.

Plus side to this story:

I have my big bed to sprawl out on.

Aw, the power of Tivo.

Colin made me an Orange Julius, so I guess all is forgiven. For now...

Food! I actually eat good food now.

I see my family every day. (except for you sisters who live far far away).

Yes, it will take some adjusting. And yes, I may go a little crazy in the meantime. But it's good to be back

There's no place like home. :)

Here are a few pictures of my dorm room while moving out:

Before....

And after... It looks so sad and empty :(