grATTITUDE

Mostly likely I won't be able to blog for until after thanksgiving, so here is my gratitude list. I know I don't think about what I am grateful for often enough, but I'm just like the rest of the world-always trying to improve myself.
the 'rents- M&D you are so awesome and are always willing to come help me. I am so grateful for you examples to me and you guys never hesitate to push me for the better.
My sibs- My siblings are probably my bestest of best friends. They are always looking out for me and helping me see what is best in my life, and also telling me what not to do. Which is awesome. We have lots of fun together, usually poking fun at the 'rents. Or laughing about Jake's goofiness {what does kama'aoekle mahana upa mean? "MOOOOM, they're teasing me!!!" jake, thats exactly rightt!} Or laughing about Chuck {my alter ego}, hes been with me since I was 12. But now he's shy thanks to their "teachings".
my Friends- Oh how lucky I am that I am smart enough to be around friends like mine. All of them have great personalities and have their own qualities that I wish to acquire.
this Gospel- It truly is the "good news". Nothing on earth like it, and sometimes I take advantage of it, but I am so grateful for it!
my education- Its such a great experience and opportunity that I get to attend a university, where the subjects of study are broad but the gospel is center.
my country- the freedoms that we have here. I am glad that I have the freedom of speech. I am glad that I can stand up for what I believe in, just as much as the men in Boston can. I am glad that I can choose who I would like to see run this Country. I am glad that I live here. I wish democracy were everywhere. Im glad that I, as a woman, have the chances to vote.

Anywho, gratefullness is more than just a list, its an ATTITUDE.

now.....
Im off to see E and H in Minnesota {this is what kyle said, "do you like to eat cheese? 'cause they got a lot of it--Oh wait, thats Wisconsin"}.



i know this is awful...

but tell me you didn't smile when you saw it?

aarrr, mateys

did you know that you could change the language on your Facebook page to PIRATE?!?!?!?!??!?!

do it right now, you will surely laugh

HP

I asked for this for Christmas.... I am a big fan.

Its probably the gift that I am most excited for. Hopefully it wont come in that nerdy chest. But I have been looking and can't find one that doesn't..... so Oh well.

When people asked me what my favorite book was, it was the Chronicle of Narnia series. In addition to that, its now going to be "Harry Potter series" And all thanks to Mr. Lewis, I have been lovin' on that genre of books, ever since.

and here's this to help prove my point...

'nough said

Halloween

Halloween is a fun holiday! First of all, it is the doorway to the other "best Holidays" Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also, its around the time that fall happening, so people get seasonal excitement as well as holiday excitement. Anywho, Halloween is all ghost and ghouly right up until the actually night.

Maybe its just the stage of life I'm in right now, or maybe I have no high-class social life of parties. Starting when I was like 14 when I was too old to go trick-or-treating, every halloween night usually is a let down (not because of the people I'm with). I think its because of all the built up anticipation and then when its finally here there is nothing to do but watch an spooky movie. EH, oh well its only one night, right?

The reason I was Leonardo. My coworker Alyssa made her April O'Neal costume, and I told her I would be a turtle.

Michal and I. Isn't she such a doll? Please note her costume. She's dressed up as the cow, of who's products she doesn't consume.

This was at Gardner Village, when they have their "Witches Night Out"

Here is me and a full body shot of my W.N.O costume

Best high yet

I love wicked. Like most of the people who've heard of it. But that doesn't matter. Have you seen it 3 times? didn't think so. I'm sort of a nerd. {I LOVE MUSICALS!} But I have saved every playbill/program that was ever held in my hands while I watched the show. Even the lame shows that were put on by high schools.

BUT sisters and mother, you would know more about this. This video is of Eden Espinosa {Elphaba} and Megan Hilty {Glinda} who we saw our first time all together in LA in 2005{?} at the Pantages Theater. I remember crying when I saw this. We were in the nose bleeds, and I had to force myself to stop crying because I wouldn't be able to see the tiny specks of the actors down on the stage. Seriously, best high I could get out of this life yet, without using illicit substances. Watch this version, because its even better than the Original Broadway Cast.

seriously. must. remember. to. breathe. while. watching.

SHCNOW!

It snowed today. Its at a time like this I wish I was Lorelai Gilmore and could smell the first snow coming before clouds start to fall. But I'm working on it. Snow is fun. Here are somethings you could do in it {for those who think badly about the cold-weather symptom}

Ice skate with really cool people.

Ski with the friend that you look so much a like your own mother gets confused.

Ok I know, theres only, like, 2 things that I've done. But the first snowfall is the best one. All the others after that blow. Literally.

Music

Ok, I love playing the piano. Its such an awesome way to let my feelings out. I took lessons for about 3 years, then quit {excuse= I was in the 9th grade and "so busy"}, something which I regreted for a long time, but I am glad that I learned as much as I did, because I can now pick it up again and teach myself the songs. Hayley lent me a couple of duet sheet music books, and I am learning Pachebel's Cannon (classic), Perfecting Fur Elise (yet another classic), and learning River Flows in You.

Chelsey told me about this song a year ago. Rumor went around saying that it was suppossed to be Bella's Lullaby from twilight, which would have been a much better song for the books, but they choose the right style of song for the movie. If you haven't heard it yet, click here. I would recommend you close your eyes and listen, since thats how music is enjoyed (mostly because the video is, well, lame.)

The Glee Cast version of "Don't Stop Believin'", and "River Flows in You" by Yiruma are songs that I don't think I could ever get sick of, so enjoy!

Don't Stop Believin', Click aqui

I plan on keeping my skills on the piano brushed up, but I am in need of a metronome. Because I can't count and play pretty at the same time when I'm learning.

Oh also, don't expect me to play good for you if you ask, becuase if I am knowingly playing for someone, I get all tense. I'm at my best when I can tell myself nobody is listening even though there are other people in the next room.