Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Frankenstein & His Bride


*Disclaimer: I may or may not have a huge, fatty crush on Halloween. 

Ok so we may have gone just a *tad* bit over the top...

 It's my third favorite Holiday, cut me some slack!
We ran the BYU Halloween Spooktacular event so we had a good excuse...
 We did it for the children!
Ok, ok, honestly and truly it was as much for me as it was for the children. We had a BLAST though. Can't wait to see what next year will bring! ;)


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Cosi Fan Tutte

First things first...it was bound to be an off day when I decided to put my hair in a pony tail AND wear a headband. Who am I?!! I never do this. I should have known the day was jinxed as soon as I pulled the mane attached to my head back into that elastic band....bad idea. 
Second things second...Jake and I are both taking Music 101 to pass off for our GE's. Part of our grade comes from attending concerts that play Classical Music. Normally we'll go to a Piano Concert featuring a student or to a nice Chamber Orchestra concert, ya know the norm for these sorts of tre fancy things. We decided to switch it up a bit and attend the opera Cosi Fan Tutte instead for our next Concert Assignment....bad...bad...bad...idea. 
In all fairness, it wasn't the acting or the singing that was terrible, it was the O B N O X I O U S length of the whole shebang. We were there for THREE AND A HALF HOURS! It was ridiculous! After spending all day on campus going to class, working, and studying, this was possibly the worst idea in the history of all time ever. 
Do you know how much could have been done in THREE AND A HALF HOURS?!!! I could have made a three course meal for a homeless family, taken seven power naps, dreaded my hair, or even traveled to an entirely different state. 
But no....we were too busy sitting through an Opera that slowly drained out all hope in the world. The cutest baby ever to grace this planet could not have even come close to making me smile by the time this thing was over. I was literally ready to climb in a Tank and blow up anything smiling, singing, breathing, or wearing an extravagant white wig. 
After a much needed power nap and an extensive summation of sheer will power, I am able to say that I am a proud survivor of Cosi Fan Tutte.
Lesson Learned.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Why My Roomies Love Me

On this lovely Thursday afternoon, a fine young chap came a knockin' on our door with this little gem. Nothing says Provo, Utah Single Adult Ward like a hog-lolly-hootin-nanny Service Auction!! Of course I signed my Roommates up to serve because I knew they wouldn't want to miss out on this opportunity.
Nico Bori Bo: Personalized song accompanied with Acoustic Guitar
Kelsey: Personalized Poem
Chelsea: Brownies
Ally Boo Boo: Double Date spent watching Zoolander
*This is why they love me* ;)   

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Diggin' Deep Into Our Amurican Roots

If Provo were a good ole Southern home cooked meal, Station 22 would be Momma's fresh out da oven Cornbread. Their menu really ain't all that fancy, it's just the regulars. You can go get you some sweet potaters, Hushpuppies, Jack Kerouacs and even Design your own Root Boor Float. 
Jake found this little gem and he is mighty proud a' that. Anytime we get an itchin' to dig deep into our Amurican Roots, this is where we'll be. From the burlap covered utensils to the mason jars we drankin' from. Best. Place. Ever.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Brilliant, Talented & Fabulous

"Assisting individuals in their quest for Perfection and Eternal Life." 
That is the mission statement of the beautiful University that I attend. Some days I look at the never ending workload and wonder what I'm even doing here. Am I truly feeding a hunger for knowledge or am I simply learning how to study and take tests in a two to four month period of time as I memorize and then forget. What am I actually retaining? 
I might as well become a welder or a chandelier maker or a very pricey gypsy that charges bookoo bucks for palm reading and start saving up, right?...Wrong.
As I walked through campus today I realized that I am trying. The act of simply seeking for more knowledge is an accomplishment within itself. I am grateful for the workload, and I will lugg it around with a smile. Even though a world traveling caravan including bright colors, painted fingernails and obnoxious hoop earrings does sound enticing....I am content with Provo. 
I love this University, and I love the freedom that I have to work towards perfection and Eternal Life. What an incredible blessing it is to attend a University that encourages these goals!
 Even though, it can be hard at times, I will smile, because life is a beautiful thing, filled with so much to smile about. And when I feel like an inbred and mindless cavewoman drowning in a sea full of good-looking geniuses, asking myself "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?"...I will tell myself "Who am I not to be?" 

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Addiction

Confession: I kind of sort of have a weakness. It's not ladylike, it's not healthy and it's dangerous. 
I AM ADDICTED TO FOOD!!!
On this fetching Saturday morning, Jake and I decided to try the All You Can Eat French Toast at Kneaders after our Temple Trip. 
It was
{ D I V I N E }
Seriously,so mouth-wateringly, scrumdiddlyumptiously delicious. Accompany it with a croissant and wash it down with a glass of OJ and you'd be finished too. Jake had to drag/roll me out the door. Once you get going on these bad boys, it's just so hard to stop. 
{ A D D I C T I O N }
It's real.

Friday, October 12, 2012

1920's Homecoming

Alright, I'll admit...I was a tad bit nervous to go to a BYU Homecoming. What would it be like? Would it be anything similar to the sweaty and risque hip movements of the typical hormonal teens in High school who think they're oh so sexy....or would it be couples swaying awkwardly back and forth clutching Book of Mormon's in between them while they crack jokes about holding the Priesthood?...I'm not quite sure which one of these would be worse...
I am happy to pleased to report that this Homecoming was none of the above. It was the {E P I T O M E} of classiness. There were fuzzy dranky dranks, photo spots, fancy coat racks, a live jazz band and carriage rides! We even ran into Jake's older brother Justin and his lovely wife Meghan. The night was a raging success!....Really any night that allows me to get out my full sequin disco ball dress is a raging succes. 

The Hallowed Eve

Just a little Halloween Decor for the Homestead.
Momma taught me well.
I'm hoping this means we can hold off on the whole "cleaning" thing for awhile. ;)


Thursday, October 11, 2012

Mystery Box

Today at work a Ginormo Y Box was delivered to our Office with my name on it! What the dump!I open it....and....there's two Homecoming Tickets in it for this weekend!! Then Jake comes around the corner with some gorgeous white roses. Who is this kid??? I don't know how he comes up with this stuff...but I'm  not complaining. ;)

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Hoob. A. Stanky.

How I always end up at the most random concerts, is beyond me...take for example, my very first concert at the Amway Arena...Phil Collins. Don't get me wrong, Phil Collins is quite the gem. I loved singing along to "You'll Be In My Heart" reminiscing about the good ole day spent watching Tarzan while I swayed back and forth with the middle aged. It was the best of times....it was the worst of times. I am also yet to attend another concert with quite so many wheelchairs.
Ok I lied. I do know how I end up at the Hoobastank concert, Phil is still a mystery, but as far as Hoobastanky is concerned, our friends The Lovecapades were opening for them. 
So of course we made the trek out to Salt Lake to come and support. The funny part was Mickey, the blondie featured in the second from the bottom left photo, is a HUGE Hoobastank fan!
He knew ALL of the words, and eventually ditched us to move to the front row where the lead singer gave him a shout out for knowing all the words and singing along to their newest songs.
And the #1 Fan Award goes too.....MICKEY SCHAERTL!!!
Here comes the even funnier part. The rest of us, not being as diehard as Mickey, left the concert a little early to go grab some Applebee's at The Gateway. We forgot to tell Mickey we were doing this, since the lead singer was giving him his own personal concert in the front row (He probably wouldn't have really heard us anyways, Hoobastanky is too mesmerizing). As we get our desserts we realize that Mickey's not with us, and his phone died earlier at the concert. Glenny Boo and Nico ran the go find him and eventually spotted him sitting alone on a car outside the concert. 
And the worst friends ever award goes to...TABLE OF SIX!!
Mickey hasn't hung out with us since that night............Just kidding. He forgave us, probably because he was still on a Hoobastank high. Jammin' out to "The Reason" really takes it outta ya. 


Sunday, October 7, 2012

General Conference

 Two of my favorite times of year are when we get to hear from the Leaders of our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It doesn't get much better than this folks. Time to get some Soul Food on. 
 Jake had never been to Conference so I managed to snag us some tickets and get him down there without telling him exactly what we were doing....I'm sure he had it figured out from the beginning, but he played along. We started off with Music and the Spoken Word.....
...The view from our seats...
I would not have wanted to be anywhere else. I truly love this church and the inspired words that the Apostles and Prophet prepared for us to listen too. There is power and peace that comes with heeding their counsel. If you ever have a spare moment click here and look these good ole boys up. They won't let you down and you won't regret it!