the brightest pickle in the cookie jar

this is what packing looks like

2012-01-30T22:08:00.001-07:00

It looks like I'm really successful, huh?

Rachael Ray and Psych.

Too bad the suitcase is still lying empty on the floor.

Ah, well.

I've got a whole day tomorrow to pack.

things i have learned from pinterest...

2012-01-28T21:23:00.001-07:00

1. I wish I was skinny and rich so I could buy a lot of clothes.

Source: Uploaded by user via Ashley on Pinterest

2. These so-called "taste good detox smoothies" actually taste delicious.

Source: theglitterguide.com via Ashley on Pinterest

3. Confession: I am one of those people who has a pinboard full of wedding stuff.

And I am not getting married.

Source: laurenmagleby.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

4. I am not a tree.

Source: iwastesomuchtime.com via Ashley on Pinterest

5. Psych is the best show ever.

Oh, wait.

I already knew that.

Source: iamdracomalfoy.tumblr.com via Ashley on Pinterest

6. Those mug cakes that everyone loves and repins?

Blegh.

So not good.

I would rather make the large cake in the oven and eat every bite, thank you very much.

Source: blogs.babble.com via Fedeline on Pinterest

7. Word.

Source: printshop.urbanoutfitters.com via Ashley on Pinterest

dear peeps,

2012-01-25T13:43:00.002-07:00

Dear Pacific Ocean,
Soon I will be gliding along your waves.
Don't let us crash like the Mediterranean Sea did in Italy, kay?
Sincerely,
super stoked!

Dear Man I wrote a letter to 7 years ago,
Um.
Hello.
We are now in the same ward.
I hope you don't remember me.
Sincerely,
sheepish

Dear Psych,
A month, man.
Only one more month!
I am so sttoked.
Sincerely,
the extra "t" is for talent

Dear Cousins,
Remember how I stayed at your house until 2:00 in the morning
and forced you to stay up?
Sorry about that.
Sincerely,
I hope I'm still your fave. :)
P.S. Rick Buck is in your ward!

Dear Rick Buck,
HA!!!!!
You're totally in my cousins' ward!
Oh my stars.
Laughter fills my soul.
Sincerely,
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Dear Wardies,
Hmmm.
That's about it.
Sincerely,
yup.

Dear L-town Peeps,
I think we should play.
Sincerely,
serious longing going on here

Dear Gidget,
Pretty sure you're hilarious.
Sincerely,
I should learn to surf.

ingy

2012-01-24T18:32:00.001-07:00

Peeps.

This came out today:

amazon

Confession:

I bought it.

Because I <3 Ingrid Michaelson.

That's right.

I <3 her.

But...another confession:

Do I <3 this CD?

Answer:

I don't know!

But I <3 Ingy.

music love

2012-01-23T22:32:00.006-07:00

Word.

Also love.

day 18

2012-01-17T15:53:00.000-07:00

I don't want to rip my head off today.

But can I take a nap?

Please?

Also.

I'm only working half a day tomorrow,

and then I'm off the rest of the week.

Hall-lei-lu-ya!

Stoked, yo.

Stoked.

Party?

Yes.

Also. Sweats.

Sweet, sweet, sweats.

Stoked

.

day 17

2012-01-16T22:36:00.002-07:00

That whole thing about what you're doing on new year's is what you'll be doing all year long is false, right?

Right?

Because there is no way I agree to being sick all year.

I can barely handle day 17.

Anyway.

Day 17.

A full day at work.

I kind of want to rip my head off.

Also.

Season 2, episode 2 of Downton Abbey.

Watch it.

Love it.

Also...

psst...

no FHE.

Who goes to "open gym" FHE?

Lame.

Sauce.

day 16

2012-01-15T17:17:00.002-07:00

Confession:

This whole Ryan Gosling craze?

Never a part of it.

Confession:

I just watched Crazy, Stupid, Love, and...

well, aside from the inappropriateness...

and the swearing...

(I know. Cockroach in an ice cream sundae)

well...

I became a little bit of a fan of Ryan Gosling.

In honor of my induction into the slightly-a-fan club,

here are some swell pins:

Source: handmaderyangosling.tumblr.com via Stacy on Pinterest

Source: thehappyzombie.com via Alexi on Pinterest

Source: feministryangosling.tumblr.com via Mary on Pinterest

Hmmm.

One of the pin links took me to an article where he didn't sound so cute.

In fact, he sounded like cocky Ryan Gosling.

Boo.

Out of the fan club.

Oh, well.

Enjoy.

day 15

2012-01-14T22:48:00.002-07:00

Day 15 consisted of sleeping.

Lots of sleeping.

Season 2, Episode 1 of Downton Abbey.

Watch it.

Love it.

Watching Psych.

More sleeping.

An egg.

some chicken noodle soup.

Not going to InstaCare.

The Adjustment Bureau

Reading family history and finding out about relatives who fought in WWI, just like Matthew in Season 2, episode 1 of Downton Abbey.

Realizing I'm imagining ancestors fighting against fictional characters.

Realizing that Relief Society is tomorrow.

Slight panicking as I realize...I have done nothing to prepare.

Trying to accept that I have this calling.

Watching Friends clips on youtube.

And now.

More sleeping.

Dear sickness,

You are officially an enemy.

You are attacking all the good cells in my body.

They will win.

You will lose.

You should just give up now.

dear peeps,

2012-01-13T16:20:00.001-07:00

Dear sickness,
We have been together 14 days now.
14.
Days.
It's time we parted ways.
Yours truly,
we are not friends

Dear sinus,
I have never been so aware of you.
Also I have never not wanted holes in my bones more.
Yours truly,
see above

Dear meat,
You and I will meet tonight after a 10-day absence.
I am so excited.
Sincerely,
I am definitely not a vegetarian.

Dear Dr. Smith,
Boom!
No cavities.
Well done, sir.
Well done.
Sincerely,
actually, well done to ME!
Good job, Ashley

Dear work,
I need to go home and sleep this off
Capice?
Sincerely,
me

Dear Life,
I think we need to shake things up.
Throw some wild parties in here or something.
Kay?
Sincerely,
but...nothing bad

Dear weekend,
So we meet again.
Hallelujah.
Sincerely,
me

dear peeps,

2012-01-09T11:22:00.000-07:00

Dear Tucanos waiter,
Yes, I would like some meat.
It's called you.
Just kidding.
That was inappropriate.
But you were very attractive.
Sincerely,
me

Dear South Pacific man,
I was definitely not expecting to see your naked bum on stage at Capitol Theatre.
Surprise!
Sincerely,
very surprised

Dear RS sisters,
Why don't you laugh at my jokes?
Sincerely,
I think I'm hilarious

Dear Pinterest,
I'm becoming addicted to you like I was once to facebook.
Maybe it's time to start the weaning?
Sincerely,
I waste a lot of time

Dear Hawai'i,
I am coming soon.
Sincerely,
super duper excited

Dear cousin I don't see often,
I can't go up that weekend!
Snap-a-doodle.
Thanks for offering, though.
You're swell.
Sincerely,
life is conspiring against me

Dear Chicken,
Mmmmm.
I want to eat you.
Eat you all up.
Sincerely,
I love protein, apparently.

Dear room,
You have not yet cleaned yourself.
Why not?
Explain yourself.
Sincerely,
me

Dear cousins,
I know it's only been a week, but...
let's play again.
Sincerely,
I am needy

dear peeps,

2012-01-07T11:46:00.003-07:00

Dear Tom Cruise,
Maybe you shouldn't wear tight white jeans.
Correction: you definitely shouldn't wear tight white jeans.
Other than that, loved the movie.
Well done.
Sincerely,
me

Dear zits on my face,
It's time for you to go away.
I'm 25.
Sincerely,
I really do wash my face

Dear winter,
It's good to see that you decided to grace us with your presence.
Even if it will only last a couple days.
Where were you a couple weeks ago?
Sincerely,
a little perturbed

Dear Pollo Durango,
Pollo.
Oh, Pollo.
I am so sad.
We had a good run; some awesome adventures.
Rest in peace, dear Pollo.
Rest in peace.

Sincerely,
I need a new car

Dear detox cleanse,
You make me feel sick.
Sincerely,
we are not friends

Dear rooster of the devil,
If you try to attack me again,
I will wring your neck and chop off your head.
Sincerely,
you were warned

Dear L-Town Homies,
I was going to finagle my way up there sometime soon,
but...
see my letter to Pollo.
This adds to my grief.
Sincerely,
me

Dear wardies,
This whole 9:00 thing?
Gonna be a struggle for me.
Especially since RS is first and I have to be there early.
Hmm.
Sincerely,
sleeping is my best subject

Dear room,
clean yourself.
Sincerely,
me

Dear Cousins,
You're pretty much my fave.
Thanks for letting me hang even though I was sick.
Also, thanks for agreeing about Tom Cruise's tight white pants.
Ew.
Sincerely,
your fave cousin

2011--it's gone?

2012-01-01T00:00:00.002-07:00

What???

A whole year has gone by???

2011 is no more?

What happened???

I will tell you:

january

I still lived in Logan with the Ladies of 434.

Zupas moved into the 'hood and was visited way too many times by me.

The very cold, wintry, gray, bitter, snowy winter was saved by my aero garden. Oh, my dear children!

I cleaned out my junk-y backpack--very exciting.

february

oh, my month of love.

I got contacts.

Contacts once again did not work for me. Blasted astigmatism.

Free songs thanks to American Express.

Sunset Magazine warmed my stomach.

My bff and I were compared to Statler and Waldorf--with resounding applause and agreement from many.

march

We adventured to Cali.

What an adventure.

I confessed my inability to tell my right from my left.

We were a hit at the ward talent show with our remake of "Billionaire" titled "Family Ward".

Snow.

april

Maybe Justin Bieber was right.

Walked a day without shoes.

Made a mustache pillow.

Got new glasses and showed off my bushy eyebrows.

Ate half a pan of brownies and a quarter carton of ice cream. Gross.

We made a tent a la The Holiday. Brill.

Took a trip to the DI.

Drew our future men.

Kicked a stranger at the library.

Made Bieber and HSM music videos while Will and Kate got married.

Drew a lot of pictures for History of Interior Design and Architecture...Part II.

may

Took down the tent.

Finished.

Moved home.

Took 2 hooligans to the zoo.

Cleaned out my teen magazine collection (does anyone else feel that the year 2000 just happened 2 years ago?)

Threw away many possessions in preparation for my hippie life.

Got burned planting tomatoes.

june

Hung with the cousins and watched a lot of Psych.

25 Things I Hate About Facebook.

Saw a stupid movie.

SYTYCD started.

Went to a stellar Australian mo-town concert with the cousins.

Made some Fries Quattro Queso dos Frittos with the cousins. Whoa. A flavor seizure.

Sick.

july

4th of July, baby!

Too much SYTYCD. I am so sorry.

Grilled pizza. De-lic-ious.

I hate cats.

Let's move to Oregon and live on the beach.

august

A man whistled at my sweat-clad self.

Clouds.

Technical difficulties.

september

I got a job.

I found Pinterest.

I quit a job.

I started mission papers.

I herniated discs in my back.

and...took no pictures.

october

Turned 25 during my month of celebration.

Watched the season premier of Psych at a strange man's house.

Went to Disney World!

I put mission papers on hold for possibly forever.

november

Confessed my love for Canada...and Canadians.

Started listening to Christmas music...really early.

Did not go see Twilight.

Watched The Muppet movie.

Speed Dating. In a Singles Ward. No more words are needed.

Also...no pictures. What has happened to me?

december

I announced plans to go to Europe with you all. There we will meet attractive men (or women) and have adventures.

Professed love for Jude Law.

I have a new calling in my ward...and am overwhelmed.

I made some wassail, called you all B,

and am now sick.

And that

is 2011 in one blog post.

Mahna mahna.

Good morning 2012!

happy new year's eve

2011-12-31T18:41:00.002-07:00

This is what I wish I was doing:

(...with nonalcoholic beverages, of course)

Partying with these people:

Oh.

Joyous times.

But instead of this spectacular partying,

I will be doing this:

Why me?

Dear L-Town Peeps,

I am desperately sorry.

Also desperately wishing I were with you.

Have fun without me.

*sniff* *sniff*

This has been floating around the internet lately:

Brill, right?

Right.

best. movie. ever

2011-12-30T22:21:00.002-07:00

Once upon a time called tonight I watched a brilliant movie.

Can you guess what it was?

Anyone?

If you got it,

I am so proud!

I remember rewinding and watching this part over and over and over and over with my family.

So if you pressed play on that more than once, I'm even more proud.

But if you didn't get it, here's another clip:

HA!

This clip reminds me of my family.

And that makes me laugh.

Still no?

Another:

Oh.

Snap.

Hysterical.

People,

if you have not seen it,

see it.

Now.

Seriously.

Find it

and watch it.

You will not be sorry.

In fact, you will be so far from sorry,

you will be showering me with gifts as thanks

for my recommendation.

Bold statement, I know.

But I believe it is justified. :)

dear peeps,

2011-12-29T19:52:00.001-07:00

Dear B,
Oh.
My.
Stars.
How could I let the Christmas holiday go by without sharing this?

You're welcome.
Love,
a B-wanna-be

Dear work,
Is it bad how much I'm loving these couple days off work?
Maybe.
Sincerely,
I do like my job

Dear life,
Please please please decide what the plans are.
I can't handle this waffling anymore.
Sincerely,
I have no decision making skills

Dear Cuz-s,
I'm super DUPER excited!
Sincerely,
me

Dear L-Town Peeps,
Oh my stars.
My life is better because I am coming to see you.
Sweet sister lizzie, we're going to have a good time.
Sincerely,
a former L-Town peep

Dear Weather,
What is the deal?
I mean, no snow for Christmas?
50 degree day in December?
Seriously.
What's going on?
Sincerely,
I'm perturbed

Dear Wardies,
We have GOT to be more organized.
No more mis-communication.
I cannot handle this stress.
Sincerely,
Pretty sure you'll be sick of me

Dear Christmas Tree,
How 'bout I don't put you down for awhile?
Sweet.
Sincerely,
I <3 Christmas

Dear Peeps,
I cannot believe I just used <3 in a sentence.
I apologize.
Sincerely,
no guarantees it won't happen again

oh my stars it's CHRISTMAS DAY!

2011-12-25T19:19:00.004-07:00

Merry Christmas!

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."

Have a jolly one, peeps!

oh my heck, it's almost christmas

2011-12-24T22:15:00.000-07:00

Dear World,

In less than two hours it shall be Christmas.

Here's a little somethin' somethin' for the occasion:

You're welcome.

it's christmas eve eve!

2011-12-23T09:23:00.002-07:00

Confession:

I have a great love for Christmas movies.

Even if, say, those movies are beyond cheesy.

Still love.

It is my job in the fam to put up the Christmas Tree on the day after Thanksgiving.

Mostly because if it wasn't my job then our tree would not exist.

Bunch of scrooges.

And it's tradition that I watch as many Christmas movies as I can while doing so.

Also as many as I can in the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Also the week after.

Also, warning, I do not believe Christmas movies are relegated to only that time.

Truth.

Faves:

Dear Bill,

I love you.

Dear Peeps,

Best.

Christmas.

Movie.

Ever.

Dear Jack Black,

You're my 2nd favorite character in this movie.

Arthur's my fave, of course.

Also, could you tell Jude that I'll marry him?

Dear Peeps,

Apparently they remade this in 1997.

Watch this one instead.

What a Christmas, what a Christmas!

Dear Peeps,

You should

Watch This

and then write me a Christmas song.

Dear Will Ferrell,

I'm glad you made this movie.

Because then I don't totally dislike you.

Well done, dude.

Dear Linus,

You are so wise.

Let's dance

dear peeps,

2011-12-18T20:17:00.005-07:00

Dear Angie,
Ew.
Ew ew ew ew ew ew.
Carl's Jr.?
I mean, the rat.
The very very very large rat.
Ew.
Sincerely,
ew ew ew ew ew ew

Dear co-workers,
Let's get all moved into the new office Wednesday and Thursday morning.
That way we have a long weekend.
Capice?
Sincerely,
so maybe I'm a little lazy.

Dear Relief Society 1 members,
How about we forget I was sustained today
and we release me next Sunday?
Eh?
Eh?
Sincerely,
scared out of my mind

Dear stupid people,
I have no patience for you.
Stay inside.
Sincerely,
me

Dear smog,
Ew.
Sincerely,
I need sun

Dear Inversion,
see above.
I hate you.
Sincerely,
I need lots of sun

Dear carbs and sugar,
Remember how I decided it was the holidays and I could eat you sparingly?
Well, sparingly went out the window, didn't it.
Also, apparently my body actually does hate you.
Who knew?
Sincerely,
I never thought I'd crave vegetables

Dear Jude Law,
Why, yes, I will marry you.
Sincerely,
I have a very active imagination

Dear guy who bakes his jeans,
Really?
I mean...
Really?
Sincerely,
....really?

Dear John Krasinski,
Why, yes, I will also marry you.
Sincerely,
Good thing I have my dreams

Dear clothing,
It'd be great if you folded yourself.
Sincerely,
so maybe I'm a lot lazy

movie love

2011-12-17T12:53:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time called the other day I, for some reason, was super emotional.

I mean, it wasn't even that time when I can't help being super emotional.

You know what I mean, ladies?

I came home from work and my nieces were there and super excited to see me.

Then I watched the last part of Toy Story 3 with them.

can you see where this is going?

Bring on the tears!

It wasn't even one of the first times I'd watched it!

I mean, when Andy started playing with the little girl

and then he took a last look at his toys before he drove away

and Woody waved to him?

Holy crap.

Dear Pixar,

you tricky, tricky people, you.

I'm not sure if I trust you completely.

A movie should not make me feel that much.

But I love you.

A lot.

You make the best movies.

Speaking of movies,

Sherlock Holmes?

Heh heh heh.

The reasons why I liked it are 3 fold:

1. Jude Law

2. Funny moments.

3. Jude Law

Sure, it's not on the same level as the first in terms of story,

but snap,

still better than most out there.

Also.

Did I mention Jude Law?

dear peeps,

2011-12-13T09:26:00.001-07:00

Dear snow drivers (especially you, Honda Escort),
It was not a blizzard out there.
In fact, snow was barely sticking to the grass.
Which means you do not have to go 15 below the speed limit.
Especially when I am already going to be late for work.
Sincerely,
maybe you should live somewhere tropical

Dear Sharpie,
This retractable ultra fine point marker?
Ridiculous.
Ridiculously cool.
Sincerely,
a nerd

Dear bed,
I wish I could have stayed with you longer.
I'm sorry I left you that way.
Sincerely,
me

Dear sisters in Relief Society,
I'm glad I made a fool of myself when I taught two weeks ago.
Because now we can bond over Psych.
:)
Sincerely,
a Gus "TT" Showbiz lover

Dear people,
My new goal is to say "no" to one person a day
so I get accustomed to ridding myself of my "people pleasing".
Be warned.
Sincerely,
they call me "too accommodating"

Dear ""
I just used you a lot.
Sincerely,
a user

Dear wassail lovers,
You should come into the office and smell the "Christmas Spirit" in our diffuser.
Mmmm.
Let's have a party and drink wassail.
Sincerely,
I love Christmas

Dear people who read this,
I think I am so funny.
It's okay if you don't. :)
Sincerely,
I think everyone should think they are funny
It makes life much more humorous

changes on a sunday

2011-12-11T21:52:00.001-07:00

Do you ever think,

WHOA!

HOLD ON!

WAIT FOR ME TO CATCH UP!

But...

life does not hold on for you to catch up.

So things keep on changing and you're just expected to be smart enough to figure it out.

It's not that these changes are bad things,

I sometimes just wish I could wrap my head around one change before another comes.

Onto another item:

there was a murder in the parking lot of my childhood church building.

Yes.

That is true.

A murder.

Trippy.

Another item:

You should listen to this song:

Another item:

I shall now fold my clothing that is once again strewn about my room

and go to sleep.

irregular hours

2011-12-08T16:46:00.001-07:00

So...the chiropractic office where I work is moving downstairs during the holiday season,
so I have some upcoming irregular hours on my hands.

"What shall I do with these hours?"
I have asked myself.
I answered with
"maybe it's time to do some of those pinterest projects you've been pinning like mad."
I like that answer.

Source: brassyapple.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

What shall my canvas say?
That is the question.

Source: tumblr.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Now...
what shape?
That is another question.

Source: mcinva-roomontheleft.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

What should I make with this super awesome stitch?
Another question.

Source: onewomenshaven.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Hello. Doing this.
No question.

Source: yellowsuitcasestudio.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Sweet!
Almost a question: should this be an ugly sweater blanket?
Or a pretty blanket?
So.
Many.
Questions.

Good thing I have a few days off work.

Sidenote:
Are you seeking quality chiropractic care?
Hello.
Come see me at work.
I'm a believer.
:)

air trip

2011-12-05T22:03:00.001-07:00

So...tonight whilst folding the clothes strewn across my floor,

I watched a movie.

Confession:

It was called Monte Carlo

and was made for tweens.

Moral of the movie:

We should go to Europe and meet attractive, adventurous foreign men.

Who's with me?

Just think,

something like this:

plus this:

You know what that equals?

Answer:

a splendid time.

My bags are packed.

I'm ready to go.

So...let's go.

P.S. Little known fact:

when you google "foreign men" this is what comes up:

lots of women and old fat men.

Ew.

BUT

that is not the european experience we will have.

We will have the French Riviera and Hugh Dancy.

Done.

dear world,

2011-11-29T21:51:00.001-07:00

Dear Wardies,
Remember how for FHE we did speed dating?
Remember how I'm a freak?
(oh, yeah, you--you there, you'll remember...because I told you.)
Also, remember how I don't care what the difference between religiosity and spiritulosity (fyi, not a word, dude) is?
(I really, really, really don't.)
Also, remember how we're not IN high school anymore so it doesn't matter if I went to Hunter and you went to Granger?
(it really doesn't. Let's move on from high school, friends)
Remember how I really wanted to ask "What drives you?"
(but I refrained.)
Remember how I really am funny?
(hence why I laughed at all my jokes)
Sincerely,
me

Dear Michael Buble,
You're rad, man.
Sincerely,
me

Dear Muppets,
Mahna Mahna.
I love you,
me

Dear Christmas,
Rock on.
Sincerely,
your biggest fan

Dear Lesson That's Not Being Prepared,
Um.
I have to give you on Sunday.
Maybe you could prepare yourself?
But first maybe you could decide for sure what you'll be about?
Sincerely,
I should probably be freaking out a little right now

Dear Pollution,
Go away.
You're ugly.
Sincerely,
me

Dear Fools,
Maybe you could stay inside tomorrow for me?
Thanks,
someone who is tired of you

Dear Peeps Who Were Not Alive During the 90s,
Read this.
Then you will understand how awesome us children of the 90s truly are.
Sincerely,
someone who wished their name was Topanga
(thanks, pinterest)

Dear Peeps,
You also rock.
Almost as much as, if not more than, Christmas.
Sincerely,
your truly biggest fan.

moments of a thanksgiving day

2011-11-25T09:02:00.001-07:00

1. The Parade.
(notice that it is THE parade, which means watched on nbc so the musical clips are there)
a. OH MY GOSH, IT'S HARRY POTTER!

b. OH MY GOSH IT'S EVAN FROM SYTYCD SEASON 5!

I'm not going to lie: I was kind of worried about them making Newsies into a play.
However, I believe they did a fantastic job.
Although it did take me awhile to figure out they turned Bill Pullman into a woman.

c. OH MY GOSH INGRID MICHAELSON IS THERE AND SHE ALMOST FELL OVER!
And...there is no video.
But it was a good song.
And I liked how she tried to cover up her almost fall. :)

2. The Food
yummers.

3. Stretchy Pants

And I wore my Thanksgiving pants all. day. long.
That's right.
Some people dress up for Thanksgiving,
I wear the stretchy pants.

4. The Movie

Guys.
I laughed really hard.
You should go see it.
Brill, man.
Brill.

5. The Pies
yummers

6. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special
A must see on Thanksgiving.

7. Now, this is definitely not #7 on my list, but it was all day, so...where do you put it?
I am so very grateful for all my blessings and all I have been given in my life.
And...I'm not so good at the sappy so we'll leave it at that. :)

I hope you guys had a joyous Thanksgiving filled with thankfulness, food, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

the muppets. also us.

2011-11-23T22:59:00.001-07:00

Once upon a time I wrote a post about my bestie and me

and our similarities to these guys:

I know, right?

Anyways,

last month when the fam and I were in Disney World,

I walked into the muppet gift shop after watching the uproarious Muppet Vision 3D show and found

(trumpets)

Right?

Amazing. And I think we should have these shirts.

Because that would be brill.

Why?

Observe:

Right?

We rock.

Just like the Muppets rock.

Did you know they have a new movie out today?

Because they do.

Which is why I felt the need to post this.

It is posted in their honor.

Go Muppets.

Also us.

Also...

you.

time wasters

2011-11-22T14:03:00.001-07:00

Favorite picture found while wasting time waiting to close at work:

"Hello.

I'm in Gossip Girl and my eyebrows are sexy.

That is why I'm looking at your camera."

That is what his face says.

Does it say the same thing to you?

Because I think it's funny.

puddles

2011-11-21T22:20:00.001-07:00

You know when you have those days that just end sucky?

And then when you're leaving FHE you step in a large, large puddle?

It's like the world is conspiring.

Conspiring against you.

oh my stars, oh my stars, oh my stars

2011-11-20T21:09:00.001-07:00

Guys.

Guys. Guys.

Guys guys guys guys guys guys GUYS!

Guess were I'm going in February?

source

I am so excited I can hardly contain myself.

random thoughts.

2011-11-17T19:19:00.001-07:00

1. Today on iTunes, you can download the new Ingrid Michaelson single, Ghost.

Dear Ingrid,

during part of that video,

it looks like you don't shave one of your armpits.

If this is true,

power on, dude.

Also, her new album comes out in January.

Super duper excited.

2. Did you know this was Regis' last week on Live with Regis?

Whoa.

Regis has been a part of my life for so long,

I don't know what I'll do without him.

Bye, Regis.

3. I don't know what to do with my life.

Will someone please tell me?

4. I like long socks.

5. I like sweatshirts.

A lot.

6.I heart the new Michael Buble and She & Him albums.

I've listened to them a lot lately.

So what if they're Christmas?

7. If you're going to see the new Twilight movie tonight,

don't tell me.

Lame.

Sauce.

Source: weheartit.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Dude.

Need I say more?

uncontrollable

2011-11-16T13:59:00.001-07:00

Do you ever have uncontrollable emotions
that you can't control?

Because I do sometimes.
And I HATE it!

For example:
Sunday I had an "episode".
It was even during Church--a time when you can't exactly hide it.
Especially if you're making a comment in Relief Society
(a well-thought-out comment, mind you...that even related to the lesson)

And then,
oh then,
you erupt!
There is no stopping it,
no hope of stemming the tide.
Out the tears gush,
with no thought of how squeaky they make your voice,
or how red your nose gets,
or how your brain turns to mush and your well-thought-out comment gets turned to gibberish that does not relate at all.
So in the end you're just a red-nosed soggy embarrassed individual.

Tears.
No respector of persons, man.
How rude.

What I'm saying is,
I made a fool of myself on Sunday.
I do not like crying in front of people.

Blast it all.
:)

laziness

2011-11-15T10:39:00.001-07:00

This is what I want to be doing right now:

sleeping.

Also watching Psych.

Also eating ice cream.

Maybe not at the same time.
THAT could be troublesome.

Instead, I am here at work.
Working.
Which is good as well.

dear peeps

2011-11-10T13:37:00.001-07:00

Dear American Eagle employee,
I know you wanted me to sign up for your credit card.
But, believe me, if your unbelievable good looks were not persuasive enough,
I'm definitely not going to be swayed by your promises of 15 percent off.
But, hey,
date?
Tonight?
Sincerely,
a customer

Dear Lotion Salesman,
Thanks for the compliment.
No thanks on the smelly (not in a good way) lotion.
Sincerely,
the woman you accosted in the hall

Dear Man with Cute Glasses,
You look incredibly good with those glasses.
Sincerely,
a lover of glass-wearing men

Dear Engaged Men in my Ward,
Just because I speak to you does not,
repeat
does NOT,
mean I want to marry you.
Believe me,
you're safe.
Sincerely,
fed-up wardie who just wants to talk to normal people!

Dear Man I Facebook Stalked,
I really hope you can't somehow tell I spent too long on your facebook page.
Sincerely,
a sheepish someone

Dear Ang-o and Chan and fellow peeps,
Maybe I'm too excited to see you this weekend.
Maybe.
Which means I'm super duper excited.
Sincerely,
ME!

once upon a time...

2011-11-08T10:59:00.001-07:00

...it snowed.

a lot.

And,

please forgive me,

it put me in the holiday spirit.

So...maybe I've listened to Christmas music on the way to work the past 2 days.

No big deal.

Also, my mom bought me the new Mikey Buble Christmas CD.

Dear Mikey,

You croon like a dream.

You are also Canadian.

I love you.

;)

Also I bought She & Him's new Christmas album

because I am weak.

And a lover of Christmas.

Also she & him.

After all, I practically got high from all the truly high people at their concert last year.

That makes a bond, man.

Moral of this post:

I love Christmas and have started listening to its music.

Love.

a story of love

2011-11-04T22:20:00.002-06:00

Dear World,

So, maybe you know this,

but I decided to come out with it anyway.

I know it's odd.

I know it's weird.

I know when I tell people, they think I'm a freak.

But I don't care.

The truth cannot be stifled.

Fate cannot be stopped.

My love cannot be hidden!

I love Canada.

Dear Canada,

Sometimes I believe that I was supposed to be one of you.

You know,

a Canuk.

Sadly, I am not.

Except in my heart.

Well...half my heart.

Because I must be patriotic for the country I WAS born in.

But Canada, oh, Canada.

You shall always be mine.

And one day I will come to you, if even for a short visit.

Sincerely,

Speaking of Canada,

don't you also just love those Canadians?

Example:

Dear Michael Buble,

you are Canadian,

and women swoon when you croon.

Chandler Bing

aka Matthew Perry

That's right, guys.

The Biebster is Canadian.

All these lovely people are Canadian.

Oh, Gil.

I don't want diamond sunbursts, or marble halls. I just want you.

Best. Show. Ever.

AND they're Canadian.

Brill.

ALSO.

One of the members of Vocal Point is Canadian!

Dear Robert,

You're Canadian.

I love Canada.

Eh?

Sincerely,

Moral of this post is,

Canada is cool.

So are Canadians.

Hey!

Let's go to Canada.

holy snap, it's november

2011-11-02T23:34:00.005-06:00

Yes.

It is November.

But just because the month changes does not mean the month of celebration is over.

for example,

November is this month:

Movember.

Done.

It's still a month of celebration.

Thoughts lately:

My cousin had the.

best.

costume.

ever.

Justin Bieber.

And let me tell you, it really was the best.

I thought about going into work dressed as Teddy Roosevelt,

but I didn't.

T-Mobile stinks stinks stinks

so I switched.

I now "ride the light".

It snowed yesterday.

In fact,

it was practically a blizzard driving to work.

Until State Street,

when it was raining all a sudden.

Utah weather = weird.

I need new music.

Psych is hysterical.

"We spooned last night"

And...

I have a lot of laundry to fold.

Sleep tight!

month of celebration: love... halloween style

2011-10-31T21:35:00.004-06:00

That's right.

Stronger than Edward and Bella.

month of celebration: a pinterest addiction

2011-10-30T18:54:00.001-06:00

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Source: someecards.com via Ashley on Pinterest

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Pretty much the easiest project ever.

Also pretty much the coolest one ever, too.

Source: chocolatecoveredkatie.com via Ashley on Pinterest

So...I admit, I was skeptical about making this no sugar added chocolate chip cookie dip.

But

goodness.

It was delicious.

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Making soup this week.

Holla.

Pinterest is addicting.

Also very informative.

month of celebration: sweats

2011-10-25T20:59:00.003-06:00

Dear World,

I am having a love affair.

A love affair that will never end.

One that will go on

and on

and on.

Seriously.

Never.

End.

He is comfy

and warm

and smells really good.

And that is how I feel

when I wear sweats.

I've always loved him,

but ever since starting a job where I wear dressier clothes every day,

I've realized how much I took him for granted.

Gone are the days of waking up and throwing on sweats for class.

Gone are the days of staying in my sweats all day.

Oh, sweats.

Even though we don't see as much of each other as we used to,

you are still #1 with me.

Those other pants will never take your place.

Never.

month of celebration: DISNEY WORLD!

2011-10-24T21:34:00.002-06:00

Isn't it amazing that our family trip just happened to fall in the most spectacular month of all?

It's like it was destiny.

Dear Disney World,

I love you.

A lot.

Here are things I love:

roller coasters

the smell of sunscreen and humidity

attractive men with accents

mickey mouse is real

Here are other things:

my very large and oddly curly hair

some days you feel you're swimming in humidity

lots of people

Conclusion:

Disney World, you are a swell place and I love you.

month of celebration: what I forgot on my suitcase

2011-10-15T20:55:00.001-06:00

I seem to have a problem when packing for vacations.
I always forget my toothbrush!

Luckily the gift shop downstairs sold them.
However, the only soft ones were kids.
So I got an elephant toothbrush.
Sweetness.

month of celebration: best day of the year

2011-10-12T23:04:00.001-06:00

(This was meant to be posted yesterday.
So... pretend it was.)

Today.

Oh, today, my friends.

Today was a brilliant day.

Why?

I shall tell you.

The 6th season of Psych premiered tonight.

Some people might say I hold too much love in my heart for this show.

They say that no one should have that much love in the heart for a tv show.

I call these people fools.

Fools who do not understand the hysterical humor of Psych.

But I.

I understand.

Love.

Hysterical laughter.

Also.

Hysterical laughter at some unknown man's house.

That's right peeps.

I crashed a party that I was not actually invited to.

I am such a rebel.

Good news is he said he did recognize I was in his ward.

Bonus.

Peeps.

I was definitely the one who laughed the hardest during the show.

Also the one who got the...subtle jokes.

Like when (spoiler, Gus exchanges his police station badge for his Central Coast Pharmaceuticals Badge. Hysterical.)

Moral of this post:

So.

Stinkin'.

Funny.

Also,

Love.

Psych.

Let's move to Canada so I can marry Dule Hill.

The end.

month of celebration: youtube

2011-10-09T21:31:00.002-06:00

I believe youtube was invented to let me waste as much time as possible.

Maybe this is weird: I like your shoes.

Also.

Time to clean my room.