Christmas is over.... Let the dieting begin!

Hello all! Life is busy and hectic as always, but I embrace the chaos so it's all good in my book. Christmas was definitely different to say the least... Two days before we moved into an adorable almost 'cottage' like home in Rolla. Hooray for no more apartment! We had a darling miniature tree on our coffee table and a nice quiet Christmas Eve. My favorite presents were to name a few... My new sexy-time boots, That Thing You Do (My all-time favorite movie), and most importantly a KINDLE!!! I've downloaded 3 books already like the nerd that I am. ( Clay said that he wouldn't be surprised if I named my first child Kindle. Silly boy. Maybe for a middle name :)). Anyway, now I am back in Utah. I only was able to be with my family for 10 short days because I have to be out of my apartment tomorrow and will be homeless for the next three days until I can move into my new place. Hopefully this next year will be much less chaotic. I'm so happy to be in Utah now and to have such good roommates (who I will be living with next year. Yay!) and to have been so blessed.

Happy Holidays to all!

Happy Halloween!!!!

I hope everybody had a great holiday!

Personally Halloween isn't my favorite, but this year was so much fun!

It was filled with giving out candy on Mainstreet, bowling in costume, and watching The Birds.

A Perfect weekend to say the least. :)

Musings...

I'm beginning to become aware of the phenomenon that when people who say they are "realists" they are actually saying "I do not possess a creative bone in my body and I'm going to be a Debbie Downer and rain on your parade."

So what if life isn't just one big musical?

So what if you can't bounce on clouds?

So what if my dog can't read my inner most thoughts?

I can still dream can't I?

I know that I can't have my head in the clouds all the time.

There is still work to be done and goals to be met.

But I still have a secret ambition to be an award winning novelist/prima ballerina that gets paid in Sweetarts and Cocktail rings.

But that's my right.

So carry on all of you artists/creators/dreamers

and consider me part of your club. :)

Ciao!

The woes of an English Major.

Sometimes I write. I swear I do.

Just not what I want.

This semester I am finishing my generals so that I can just focus on my writing the next few semesters.

And I am MISERABLE.

Health, math, and spanish are all well and good, but I am much happier writing stories.

I've started writing for the school newspaper to have a creative outlet,

but it's almost as bad as writing research papers.

I'm guessing this means no career in journalsim.....

Oh Well.

I'm switching gears and will be working on a literary journal in the upcoming weeks.

Hopefully it'll fill the hole in my writer's gut.

Till then I will deal with Old movies (I watched the Original Batman and Robin this week. "Holy Bikini Batman!!! Hilarious.),

Listening to Lady Gaga (Mollie got me hooked)

And rock climbing (My new sport :)).

So Long Sweet Summer.....

I can't believe it's August already. Where did the summer go? I have been here in Orem for 3 months exactly, and I am having the time of my life. I really do think I'm supposed to be here for a reason and I'm still trying to discover why that is, but in the mean time, I'm going to keep having a blast. Here's a little taste of what I've been doing lately:

Living within driving distance of Las Vegas has been such a blessing.

Having Molls living only 10 minutes away definitely makes life more enjoyable. :)

I have two roommates Noelia and Tara. We get along so well and I consider them family.

I LOVE my ward. This is the first student ward I've been in where there are active members who actually are cool.

I've discovered a new favorite band. Imagine Dragons. Their lead singer went to the high school next to mine and I used to go to his concerts back then. Now he has grown into an amazing performer and his band is phenomenal!

This guy is a nice perk as well. Meet Clay.

Now I am officially a Junior and will be finishing my generals this next semester and then after that I will be fully immersed in my major.

Crazy stuff.

Needless to say I am uber excited to see how these next few months turn out. :)

Cutest Music Video Ever!

Things I love about this video:

Zooey Deschanel is in it.

As well as Joseph Gordon Leavitt

Quirky Dancing

Zooey's Outfit

500 Days of Summer

The Toys Are Back in Town.

Last night I saw Toy Story 3 with some friends and my newly orientated college freshman (Mookie).

Mollie had a good time. I swear.

If you haven't seen it yet, you need to go to the movie theater right this minute. Best summer movie by far in my opinion.

It was so good it rivaled the first Toy Story.

And as a bonus you get these stellar frames. I think I will be sporting these babies for a good long time. :)

Viva Las Vegas!!!!

I'm going back home tomorrow..... I can't even wait!

Two years have come and gone...

Today one of my best friends is coming home after serving a two year mission. I am so incredibly proud of him. It got me thinking about what these past two years have meant to me and to be honest, they have been the greatest years of my life. In the past two years I have:

• Lived in 4 different states (6 cities)
• Attended 3 Different Universities (Eastern, Disney,Utah Valley)
• Changed my major twice (Nutrition and Creative Writing)
• Gotten in a major car accident
• Had two surgeries
• Completed an internship
• Worked a full-time job
• Drove 6 different cars
• Had 2 Driver's licenses from different states
• Fell in love
• Had my heart broken
• Made friends from across the globe
• Made at least 20 road-trips
• Had my best friend get married
• Had my grandpa Die
• Had about 10 different hairstyles
• Groomed my dog
• Had 4 new cousins born
• Read at least 50 books

I've also learned a few lessons on the way. Such as:

• How to drive a Stick Shift
• My family will always love me, no matter what
• "No Man is an Island." (Sorry Hugh)
• People are just as confused as I am
• Music is essential for life
• Faith and love are the two most important things in the world
• Long distance can have absolutely no effect on true friendships
• Your sisters can also be your best Friends.

Now I am back in Utah, some may say even where I started in the first place. But they would be wrong. These two years have been the hardest of my life. I've experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. In the past two years I've lived more than I ever have in my entire life, and I will be eternally grateful for the experiences I've had. I can't wait to see what the next two years are going to bring, I'm determined to make them better than the last.

So welcome back Elder Hawker. I've missed my rock-climbing, Shark Week Watching, Golden Spoon eating friend.

We're going to have LOTS to talk about.

Inspiration....

I love this.....

NINE

Probably the most pointless musical I have ever seen. Besides "Once Upon A Mattress"

{No Offense Mollie :)}

On the plus side, Who knew Kate Hudson could belt out a song like that? Bravo.

Seriously?

Dear writers of LOST,

First off, let me tell you that I have been an avid watcher of your show since day one. I've been there through all of the heartaches, revelations, shootings, and yes even the time traveling. I didn't question when you separated Sun and Jin or even killed of Libby, I was sure that it was all a part of the plot. But now after watching last night's episode I have to say, "SERIOUSLY?" Seriously? With only three episodes left you decide to do a filler episode. I mean come on. It was interesting to learn that Jacob and the Man in Black were brothers and how he became the smoke monster, and how the skeletons were the Man in Black and their mom. But did you really need to fill a whole episode with that? That could have taken about 10 to 15 minutes tops. And we could have learned about what's happening to our friends. The next episode had better be up to par, or we may have to have words again. I hope that you'll be able to explain everything in two episodes, but now I'm not so sure....

Sincerely yours,

Emily

And the Winner is.......

Congratulations! I have been rooting for you since day one when you wore your maroon tuxedo jacket to the runway show. Your rocker chic clothing is impeccably made and it never failed in making your models look like rock stars.

And you made cute dresses! I am so proud. (Seth if you are reading this and want to send the above dress my way I won't mind :))

Some Overdue Info...

I'm so sorry I've been so remiss with my blog. I swear I have a life and interesting things to share, but life has been so hectic these past few months. I decided to take winter semester off and move to Rolla, MO to keep my dad company as he started his new job. Every other weekend he and I drive back to Illinois to see the fam. I wasn't happy with my school situation in Illinois and looked into other prospects. I toyed with the idea of going on a mission since I turned 21 in February...

(My birthday was GREAT by the way. We went to SLEEK and I had the best chicken I've ever had in my life!!!) I went as far as filling out my papers and going on visits with the Sister Missionaries, but something just wasn't sitting well with me. So I opted for Plan B and decided to go back to school in........UTAH!

I'm not returning to the U, I'm now enrolled in UVU (Utah Valley University) for summer term and will be moving there in about 6 or so weeks. So lately I've been apartment hunting and getting my transcripts converted and all that good stuff. I am unbelievably excited for this new chapter in my life! I'll get to see old friends, hopefully make some new ones, and be able to hang out with my sis from time to time. (Mollie got into BYU!)

I promise I will keep my blog more up to date in the future ;)