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.