In my last post I said it wouldn't be long before we passed Kansas and Ohio State in the rankings. Well, it's 5 hours later and GUESS WHAT WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Also, if you're a reader of this blog and you haven't already done so, PLEASE push the "FOLLOW" button to the right. It looks a little something like this:See all the followers?? They're right there --------------------------------------->Join them.Thanks a milli...
Um... We rock.
So BYU is making a run for best college basketball team in the country, all thanks to Jimmer Fredette, of course. :D In the past few weeks we've been ranked at 6th, but as of today, ladies and gentlemen, WE ARE 3RD IN THE NATION!!!!!!Here's a little proof.Stick THAT in your juice box and suck it.It won't be long before we put Ohio State and Kansas in their places, that's for sure. AMERICA, PREPARE TO BE JIMMERED!!!!...
The Carpenters - Close To You
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Fashion vs. Poverty
As I was walking back from my Portuguese 102 class, I happened to be following a certain somebody (no, I'm not being coy; I honestly don't know the guy) who was wearing neon pink duct tape pants. When I saw this, I began thinking to myself, "Is this guy so desperately in need of a pair of pants that he would spend countless hours MAKING a pair from duct tape? Or is he just desperate for attention? Perchance he just really wants to start a trend..." I honestly couldn't come up with a possible explanation as to why this freak of fashion nature had occurred.In all honesty, I wish I could show you...
A little something that made my day.
Or my week. Or my life. Regardless, a happy event marked my life last week.Radiohead released a new album.Bow before...Granted, it's a lil one. Only got 8 tracks, but they're quality. Radiohead is true to their sound, and that sound is fabulous. My dear friend Kylan described this album as a cross between their albums "Amnesiac" and "Hail To The Thief." I'll agree with this, they certainly don't follow the classic song structure like they did in "Creep", "Karma Police" or "Electioneering." You get a simple, honest sound with simple, honest lyrics. I especially love the more acoustic tracks, "Codex"...
For The First Time - The Script
Trying to make it work but man these times are hardBut we're gunna start by drinking old cheap bottles of wineSit talking up all nightSaying things we haven't for a while, a while yeahWe're smiling but we're close to tearsEven after all these yearsWe just now got the feeling that we're meetingFor the first t...
The misfortunes of humanity
Today was the 4th anniversary of my dad's death. In honor of his memory, I got up early this morning and placed roses on most of the benches around Helaman Halls. I was joined by 4 of my friends (3 Ashley's and a Jordan). It was a great experience.However, as I walked back from my first class, I found that many of my sweet roses had been taken. I was completely upset by this. I still am, really. I mean, I made a special effort to tie tags to each of the roses, asking explicitly not to touch them or move them. I wanted to yell at someone. Unfortunately, I don't know who the thief is.However, regardless...
From my first night at home...
When I went home for Christmas on December 18th, I spent the first night hanging out with my 'lil sister and watching her awesome acrobatics. Not only did I watch her awesome acrobatics, though, but I filmed them as well. That night was when I started experimenting with video edits and cool settings and the like. The result was this:Yeah, it's a little rusty, definitely not my best work. But I had a fantastic time making this video and learning about all the awesome things I did not know I could do on iMovie. Also, I'm quite proud of the timing of the video with regards to the music. Surprisingly,...
It's about that time...
... when people start slacking on their New Years resolutions. In past years, I have been no exception to this trend. However, I am determined not to let that happen to me this year. I've tried to think of ways to keep myself motivated, and I came up with a little list. I'll share it now. :)1. Set easily attainable goals. Aim low. Don't try to overload yourself now. Often times I've been determined to lose weight really fast and so I'd tell myself to run 5 miles every day. Who was I kidding?? I couldn't run hardly a mile to save my life.*Edit: Don't MAKE YOURSELF bonk. :DWhen you set your goals...
The Sky and the Moon and the Stars and the..
You make me feel like I can touch the stars.When I'm with you,I can reach out and grab hold of the moon.Your love is as infinite as the dark blue night sky,and as beautiful as the stars that fill it. You are the man on the moon,and I am the little girl, standing on solid Earth,waving at you every night.I only see you for a brief time, since you only shine with the moon,but it's better than anything that goes on in my day.Without you, I'd have no place for my heart to stay.You're a castle to hold my loveand a sand box full of mysterywith an element of surprise. You're everything good in my lifeand...
The fruit of my soul
Yes, I know, this is like my 4th post today. But I honestly just found the most beautiful creation known to mankind.Behold, the fruit ukes.These ukulele's come in three scrumptious flavors. :DIt would be completely impossible to feel sad whilst playing a fruit. Call me crazy, but I found these 'lil bad larry's on the Kala ukulele website, where my own dear ukulele was purchased from, and I absolutely fell in love. How could I not??? These are precious!!My birthday is in August. You know what to get me....
Cheesy cheesy
I'm not usually one to be cheesy. But lately I've been writing a lot of poetry, and I wrote a poem about the kind of man I want to end up with someday. Seeing as it's Valentine's Day, I decided it would be a good time to share this poem. Enjoy!I WantI wantThe kind of man whoWill be driving past a mountainAnd pull overJust to find out if heCan climb it.Or by a brilliant floral meadowAnd pick out the brightestOf the brights,Just for me.I wantThe kind of man whoWill sleep withHis arms around me,Who will pause fromHis busy important day justTo pull me closeAnd smell my hair,Or to just watch meAnd...
Other Sugestions
Meu top de musicas que esperancosamente queria postar por aqui: :)Break your little heart – All Time LowHappy together - TurtlesLast Train Home – Ryan StarI got you – Leona LewisL.O.V.E. – Michael BubleBe my valentine – Svetlana LobodaHave you really loved a woman – Bryan AdamsEndless Love – Lionel Richie; Diana RossSomebody to love - QueenClose to you - ?Hey love – Jason MrazWhat would love do nowDon't go breaking my heart - Elton JohnToxic valentine - ?Secret valentine – We The KingsAccidentally in love – Counting CrowsLove is hard – James MorrissonBroken Hearted Girl - BeyonceLove Today - MikaFriday...
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Ryan Star - Last Train Home
You haven't changedStand in the lightI need to see youUncover my eyesThe tears coming downMaking lines on your faceOne for each year, nowThat you've been awayWe were only kids, we ran like waterYour dad said, "Stay away from my daughter"The sun was coming downWhen I said, "Can't you just believe?"And if you wait for meI'll be the light in the dark if you lose your wayAnd if you wait for meI'll be your voice when you don't know what to sayI'll be your shelter, I'll be your fateI'll be forever, wait for meI'll be the last trainI'll be the last train homeYou were a stormIt blew us awayI wouldn't...
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Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
Oh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shinin'Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her tryin'She's so beautifulAnd I tell her everydayYeah, I know, I know when I compliment her, she won't believe meAnd it's so, it's so sad to think that she don't see what I seeBut every time she asks me do I look okay?I sayWhen I see your faceThere's not a thing that I would change'Cause you're amazingJust the way you areAnd when you smileThe whole world stops and stares for awhile'Cause girl, you're amazingJust the way you areHer lips, her lips, I could kiss them all day if she'd let...
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Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
Picture perfect memoriesScattered all around the floorReaching for the phone 'causeI can't fight it anymoreAnd I wonder if IEver cross your mindFor me it happens all the timeIt's a quarter after oneI'm all aloneAnd I need you nowSaid I wouldn't callBut I've lost all controlAnd I need you nowAnd I don't know howI can do withoutI just need you nowAnother shot of whiskeyCan't stop looking at the doorWishing you'd come sweepingIn the way you did beforeAnd I wonder if IEver cross your mindFor me it happens all the timeIt's a quarter after oneI'm a little drunkAnd I need you nowSaid I wouldn't callBut...
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Leona Lewis - I Got You
A place to crash, I got youNo need to ask, I got youJust get on the phone, I got youCome and pick you up if I have toWhat's weird about it is we're right at the endI'm mad about it, just figured it out in my headI'm proud to say I got youGo ahead and say goodbye, I'll be alrightGo ahead and make me cry, I'll be alrightAnd when you need a place to run toFor better, for worse I got you, I got youAin't falling apart or bitterLet's be bigger than that and rememberThe cooling outdoor when you're all aloneWon't survive it, no drama, no need for a showJust wanna say I got youGo ahead and say goodbye,...
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Dia de São Valentim
14 de Fevereiro, uma data que qualquer um conheça. Dia de São Valentim, dia do santo padroeiro dos apaixonados. Normalmente é nesse dia que as pessoas encontram uma "desculpa" para expressar os seus sentimentos e demonstrar carinho, amor, amizade e muito mais, enviando uns aos outros os mais variados presentinhos. A lenda conta que São Valentim era um bispo do séc. III d.C. do Império Romano de Cláudio II. Na época, os casamentos foram proibidos por lei, por pensarem que os soldados estariam mais motivados se não tivessem uma "distracção". Porém Valentim continuava a casar pessoas em segredo,...
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Happy Single's Awareness Day
Don't get me wrong, I'm not exactly one of those cynical people who hate everything to do with Valentine's Day. In general, I think the whole concept of Valentine's Day is nice. But when it comes to me and my true attitude on Valentine's Day, I really can't can't help feeling low and a little bitter.I've never had a real Valentine. Sure, I'd jokingly be my best friends Valentines, but Valentine's Day is about real love. And guess what. I've never been down that road before. Not for lack of trying, of course. :P I look forward to the day when I can feel like Taylor and Taylor as they're portrayed...
The Soul's Oblivion
I want to cry.So much.There's way too much going on in my mind.I'm having way too much internal conflict.I can't do it.I can't.I can tell myself I can,and I can motivate myself to do so..but..I can't.I can't do it.I'm sorry.I can't.What am I doing?What is this?Why?I have no reason.I thought I had a reason.I don't.Why am I doing this?To be honest, I don't know.I know that part of the reason I'm doing itis because I'm trying not to hurt other people,but honestly,it's to the point where I'm hurting myself.Not something I wanna be doing.I've been enduring it,but there's no reason for it.I can't do...
Rebirth of a Death
Friendship - diminish. Diminish, diminish.As soon as it started; it started - just started.It's like I'm being punished - punished and punished.For the rebirth of a friendship - it's friendship, just friendship.How could this happen? It always happens to happen - to me.As soon as it started it ends like it ended - it's ending so quickly, oh please tell me you see.Well, do you see? It's killing me, see? Killing me slowly - but it's still killing me.It worked out so perfect - so prefect indeed. So perfect it might not have been real, but purely a dream.But now? It's dying. As fast as it came.For...
Photoooo-SYNTHESIS!!!!
So I mentioned briefly in my last post that I'm required to create a poster for my Bio class that illustrates photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and then explain it to 10 people and have them sign my poster. Well, I got my poster done, and I explained it to 10 people, mostly just stopping them in the hallway... ("Umm yes I know you're naked cuz you just got out of the shower but can you spare 3 minutes and learn about Biology??") Dear sweet Holly was the last person I explained it to, and she was by far the most entertaining. :DM - "So then the sugar molecule undergoes glycolysis, which...
My busy week of death.
Professors are really good at the concept of "bad timing." Back in middle school, the teachers would collaborate to make sure that the tests for each subject were evenly spaced so the poor baby students wouldn't get overwhelmed.College is a whole different world. Professors don't give a crap if you're too busy to study for your American Heritage test. They assume you know how to budget your time wisely ("What time? I have no time!") and they throw whatever the heck they want at you.Cut to me studying until 2 am every night for my first Bio test (keep in mind that science has never even come CLOSE...
Fevereiro... um mês difícil, e curto.
Seria tao simples se eu nao tivesse constrangimentos com o dia de sao valentim. Fevereiro até podia ser um dos meus melhores meses de escolha. Porem tenho de me sucumbir á sociedade e viver o mes do amor em silencio antes que deem cabo de mim.Bom, fui isolada da web ultimamente e nao pude actualizar-me devidamente. Mas irei dar o maximo para postar quando puder e sugerir musicas que poderao dar um clima melhor para o mes. Por agora deixo-vos um music video para que nao digam que já nao me preocupo :P porque na verdade sinto falta do meu blog. :) ...
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Awesome tunage
My dear friend Emma inspires me in so many ways. She was part of the reason I even started this blog. And so here's another idea I'm stealing/borrowing from her: music infliction. :)If I were to do it exactly how Emma does, then every month on the 8th day, I would make a list of ten of my most recently acquired, favorite jams. I'm not sure yet if it will be a monthly occurrence, or just sporadic. But as for right now, here's a list of my ten favorite songs.1. Am I The Only One (Who's Ever Felt This Way?) -- Dixie ChicksThere is no good reason I should have to be so alone.I'm smothered by this...
Always there.
You're in the air I breathe.You're everywhere around me.Every time I turn my head,every time I close my eyes,you're always right therein the front of my mind.You're implanted in my memories, your smell I cannot rid.You're implanted in my heart, your place that you did dig.Nothing can replace you - no one, no way, no how.Nothing can replace you - your smile, your laugh or frown.Your eyes, oh how they catch my eye;Your breathing takes my breath away,Your hands looking so lonely without mine;Your hips without their sway.And at this point, there's nothing more,no actions - do or say.And at this point,...
Livin' the life
Looking back on this weekend, I realized I am LIVING THE LIFE. (Hence the title of this post.) My friends and I, we do whatever the heck we want. It's a beautiful thing.Friday night started out with Sierra, Katie, Kylan, Jordan and myself grabbing some delicious dinner at Costa Vida (and getting discounts for being students at BYU!!!) Deeeeeeeeelish! Then after taking a couple silly pictures in the photo booth at Fat Cats, we began our night of party hopping. We started out the night with a dance party at Kylan and my French professors apartment (which also counted as a cultural activity for our...
Restaurant: A
2.1.11Aroma Cafe. What kind of food is it?: Mediterranean food. Description of the restaurant:6 small indoor tables. Ranging from 3 seats to 6. Outdoor seating in a cute little patio with flower pots. Prices: They ranged from $6 for a kebab and mini salad, to $24 for a combo plate (which included beef patties, kebabs, and shish kebabs). Drinks averaged at $3Desserts at about $5Service: There was only one waitress, who was also working the counter. The service was kinda slow because of this, but not incredibly slow, considering as there was only one chef.Atmosphere: It was mostly an...
Fake A Smile
No One Needs To KnowFaking a smile is so easy to do,especially when no one can see you through.Saying you're tired usually does the trick,especially when you're sly and can think real quick. Nobody needs to know,and you're considered conceited if you let it show -that although you sound happy as you say "hello",you're really at an all time low;so far away from the accepted status quo....
Baby, it's cold outside...
THAT'S certainly an understatement.For about the past week or so, Provo, Utah has gotten a string of really nice days. I only had to wear a sweatshirt. And for a January in Utah, that's really warm. Cut to yesterday, and as I mentioned before, it was in the single digits around 6:30 am. Throughout the entire day, it never got above 20 degrees, AND it was windy. Yay.Today it's not windy, but according to the questionably trustworthy Weather.com, it's 15 degrees outside. But wait, it gets better. By 9:00 tonight it'll be 7 degrees. If there was an enormous amount of snow on the ground,...
My first apartment???
Hahaha no, I'm still living in the dorms. BUT I did get up at 6:30 this morning (which is technically yesterday morning considering the fact that it's past midnight now...) to walk a mile and half through the freezing cold/most dangerous part of campus to sign a housing contract for next year.NOTE: Rape Hill does not feel any safer at 6:30 am than it does at 11 pm. Just in case you were wondering."For your safety, do not walk alone in this area after dark..."Dun Dun DUNNNN!!!!!Luckily, I wasn't walking on Rape Hill alone. I had some of the coolest people with me: Katie, Allison and Rohmee....
Restaurants
Okay. Here we go.I told my parents about something I had read somewhere.It involves going to places to eat..but here's the thing - the names of the restaurant that you eat at have to be in alphabetical order.So basically, we're gunna eat our way through the alphabet.Whenever we go out to dinner from this point on (until our challenge is finished),hopefully it'll be in line with where we currently are in the alphabet.This isn't a 26 day challenge since we don't eat out every day/night,but there should be 26 different restaurants involved. I'm really excited because I think it will be a great way...
