I think I forgot to mention...

To vote smart, I can't believe McCain has taken the Republican lead; he and Huckabee are the worst possible candidates for the GOP. You can't even call McCain a true conservative- he votes against tax cuts. Huckabee just doesn't know what he's doing. If he makes to the White House be prepared for major changes to our constitution- you may even have to become a Baptist...ewww. The Yankee's own King Henry the VIII. Both of these men are probably more detrimental than Obama or Hilary..

Remember to vote today!

Registered Republicans unite! Please go and vote! Unless you're voting for McCain, then don't bother, nobody wants that loon in the White House! If he gets the nomination I'm voting Obama for 2009! Vote for all those who can't vote!

My tribute to Jen!

Jen I love you!

8 Great things about Jen!

1. Nobody can make me laugh like Jen!
2. You love my bad qualities, like being a witch. You even called it cute once.
3. Jen is completely gorgeous, and totally looks like Sophia Bush, whom I love.
4. People that bug me bug you, and we can talk about it for hours!
5. We were both big dorks in High School. I don't really think you were, but you insist!
6. Jen goes with me to movies nobody else will go to! I think we have strange taste.
7. I always want to stay up late when Jen is around! Always.
8. I know Jen is always there if I need her!

I tag Alyssa, Melissa, and Mom to pick someone they love to post about! I know you all want to do me, but the answer is no, you can't.

Ps. I totally stole these off your facebook!

So I took the quiz truthfully now... Peguin was first, then elephant, then tiger. Take that Mom!

Penguin
Genera and species: Aptenodytes patagonica
Collective Term: A colony of penguins
Description
Now you see it, now you don't. Aggressive yet gentle, outgoing but shy, stable yet flighty -- everyone sees the penguin in a different way. It's that black and white thing -- the penguin only reveals the side that it wants to you to see. So, whether you like this darling-devil or not, you have to concede that it's a fascinating and enigmatic individual.

For penguins are birds condemned to live out their days on the ground. Unable to fly, their excess energy has no outlet save their creative talents and emotional outbursts. Penguins are poetic, artistic, and intellectually gifted, and as writers, penguins have no equal. But, if unable to channel their impulses in a positive way, the resulting turmoil proves damaging to their relationships and careers.

With a natural aptitude for languages, penguin personalities dominate the world of publishing as writers, editors and journalists. A strong sense of drama draws them to the theater and cinema, although unlike typical bird personalities, they avoid the spotlight unless they're able to hide behind the characters they play. Once on stage however, they prove to be excellent performers with their multifaceted personalities conveying the full gamut of emotions.

However, a lack of confidence affects their work and penguins tend to give up too easily. So work never dominates their lives and they always put their families first. Those intimate with their penguin personality are impressed by their unswerving loyalty. They are sentimental at heart and always remember anniversaries and the birthdays of nieces and nephews. With a strong compassion for others, they place their family's needs ahead of their own but often end up being taken advantage of.

In matters of the heart, penguins connect poorly with other bird personalities who look down on them because of their terrestrial connections. Mammalian personalities also treat them with suspicion too, finding them to be flighty and unpredictable.

Since penguins have the coldest feet in the animal kingdom, it's no surprise that within its conflicted bosom there beats the warmest heart of all. Unfortunately, most of us will never experience this gentle compassion, for penguins ration their love only to family and close friends.




Careers and Hobbies
Writer Herbalist
Journalist Actor
Designer Waiter
Gambling Board games
Reading Family time




Famous Penguins
Oscar Wilde, Truman Capote, Danny Devito.




Elephant
Genera and species: Loxodonta africana
Collective Term: A herd of elephants
Description
An elephant personality is a person whose deliberate movements exude confidence and calm in all aspects of his or her life. While maybe not the king of the animal word, it is surely a member of the royal family. With an imposing physical presence and kind, spiritual demeanor, it moves easily through life where few barriers can hold it back.

There's a touch of cool in the stoic elephant that's appealing and reassuring. In all probability this composure stems from the knowledge that they have no natural enemies; for even the lion and crocodile personalities pay homage by giving them a respectful berth. Only the unpredictable tiger has been known to trigger any semblance of anxiety in this otherwise fearless animal.

But even the sober elephant is prone to tantrums, proving to be enormously disagreeable if it believes it has been wronged. And for the record: elephants don't forget. Fortunately these moods are rare and confined mainly to the male of the species, but when an outburst does occur, all should evacuate the area until the drama has played itself out.

When elephants set their minds to something, they don't waver in their commitment until the task is complete. Their intelligence, combined with a formidable personality, gives them a terrific advantage in business and social affairs while their communication skills make them first-rate leaders. Trustworthy and honest, they always let others know where they stand with regard to their feelings.

Their vocal skills make them excellent singers and musicians, and their sober natures align them with the classical arts rather than contemporary music. In business, they are usually found in leadership roles as CEOs or company presidents. And although they're highly paid, they are never ostentatious with their wealth.

If you think that it's just the elephants' size that impresses its lovers, you'd be mistaken. Sure size matters, but it's more than just physical prowess that has given rise to the legend of the elephant lover. Certainly it isn't for their looks; elephants are somewhat underwhelming with their plain gray appearances -- it's because elephants are able to inject so much emotional and physic energy into a relationship that lovers find them so compelling.


Careers and Hobbies
Manager Judge
Musician Business executive
Politician Leader
Singing Family
Art appreciation Fine dining


Famous Elephants
Indira Ghandi, Golda Meir, Pavoratti.

Movie!

Arrested Development is going to be made into a movie! My favorite T.V. gem is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Totally Brilliant! Imdb released a statement today, you can read it here.

01.31.08

Tiger
Genera and species: Panthera tigris
Collective Term: A bolt of tigers
Description
Tigers are handsome and powerful people with an innate self-confidence and elegance. There's a sense of immediacy and an aura of electricity that surrounds it, and when it walks into a room, something always seems about to happen. Consider the classic tiger personality of F. Lee Bailey. He expresses himself with the confidence of one who expects his orders to be unquestionably followed, and his autocratic style demands respect and commands fear. For once a tiger has found its groove, it focuses on its goal with a brightly burning intensity. Male tigers, when out of their element, are sometimes mistaken for beefcake. But when you see them in their offices wearing their power suits, you realize that you're dealing with incisive, authoritarian individuals.

As a nocturnal hunter the tiger is equipped with a great deal of street sense. Able to read people's motivations and assess situations quickly, it is blunt and to the point, commanding attention with just a whisper or a raising of its eyebrow. It demands respect and commands fear. Unlike their cat relatives, tigers enjoy sports of all kinds, with a particular affinity for water sports. They are often seen in the company of river dolphins and sea lions on a casual and socially limited basis.

With a need to dominate their partners, their passionate advances can often be too intense for those fainthearted partners, so they must choose their lovers wisely. Because of their propensity for solitude, they avoid long-lasting relationships and place little value on fidelity -- proving to be unsettled and promiscuous.

Marry it? Yes. Tame it? Never! It's hard to put one's finger on why the tiger struggles to settle down, but one theory has it that the tiger views marriage as a threat to its independence. But their emotional detachment should not be confused with a desire to avoid intimacy; for intimacy is the tiger's greatest sensual tool. By offering its lover its deeply held secrets, it adds another dimension of eroticism to its lovemaking.

However, those tigers that have been married for a while will tell you that matrimony can be quite agreeable. Perhaps then, it's their impossible search for the perfect partner that keeps them on the prowl, although more than likely, we'll never understand the dark forces that frame its fearful symmetry.


Careers and Hobbies
Trial Lawyer CEO
Engineer Self-employed
Adventure Sports
Parties Action movies
Fine clothes

Famous Tigers
Jack Nicholson, F. Lee Bailey, James Bond, Tiger Woods.


My mother posted this quiz on her blog! I was pretty surprised to see how accurate it was. My mother calls my loyalty mafia-esque! Oddly enough the runner-up was penguin, elephant, or fox. Take the quiz here.

This was the top of my car today!

Completely crazy! This snow has been completely outta control!

I could really use some...

Cinnamon lips about now!!!

1.30.08

I saw these on Brittany's blog and loved them. These are the ones that I want! She found them on almost famous!

I found some great boots!

They are a little funky I know, but they are so comfortable and look great!

My cruise clothes!

I found some cute clothes for my cruise! I love Boden, it's a british clothing company that makes great clothes!

712 Pizzeria

I had lunch at 712 Pizzeria today, and it was pretty delicious! The mixed green salad was amazing with blue cheese and roasted squash! And my basil, roasted tomato, and pulled mozzarella panini was amazing. I also love the mozzarella and basil pizza!

712 Pizzeria
320 So. State Street
Orem, UT 84059

01.23.08

These flowers are tres me! Classic French Bouquets that I completely adore! I especially love the red and white one-perfectly beautiful. These gorgeous flowers are by Laura Dowling- I stole this off of Style Me Pretty's blog!

Matchy Matchy.

I really hate it when people overmatch- you know the type: If there handbag is pink, then their headband is pink, their shoes are pink, even their belt is pink. It's way too much, and usually you end up looking like a 1st grader or worse the Hilton sisters.

Sweet Candy!

I'm loving Valentine's candy this year, mostly sugar coated cinnamon hearts. Melissa turned me on to them. I'm usually a chocolate person, but the Sweet Candy company makes them so well; plus it is a local company, made right here in salt lake city!

Totally obsessed.

No matter what I do I seem unable to keep away from Kneader's. Whether it be a sandwich, a double fudge brownie, or a loaf of warm sliced bread. My obsession of the week.

01.17.2008

So I am going on a cruise in February and I don't have a thing to wear! Anybody have some suggestions on where to get summer clothes in January?

01.16.2008

So for lack of better creative ideas I'm going to copy everybody else and do a list of loves.

!. Arrested Development Reruns- Comic gold, whoever cancelled this show is an idiot.

@. At work tomorrow I'm going to be blissfully alone, which means I can get everything done that I'm behind on with no interruptions! (This means you Kent!)

#. That Melissa posted a million things, so I couldn't be bored by every body's lack of blog.

$. My Ukulele, if only it weren't so blasted hard to tune.

%. CNN using the word Sub-prime over 67 times, really. I realize that it's the word of 2007, but it's 2008 let's move on. I love it when the Media looks weak and unoriginal.

^.I mean, c'mon is there anything better?

&. My new white petal, plum, and vanilla spice oil scents from the Body Shop, they make my room smell so good.

*.Lunch breaks, I don't usually take one but every once in awhile they are desperately needed.

(. My vintage prints calendars, they came in very handy when Nat and I needed some artwork on our walls.

). I can watch episodes on NBC, ABC, or FOX when I'm at work for hours stuffing envelopes.

The Blower's Daughter

I absolutely love Damien Rice, espcially The Blower's Daughter, and Natalie Portman can do no wrong in my eyes! She is like the American Version of Kate Winslet- flawless.

Time for Tag!

Favorite Month of the year:
Probably August, it sounds the prettiest. Also summer is winding down and the mountain tops become twinged with yellow, orange, and red. It just reminds me of Raspberry Lemonade and Barbeque's.

Favorite Holiday & Why:
Fourth of July, I like that there is no gift giving and it's kind of like a grown ups new years- you still party, but there is better food and you are with your family! Who can forget the fireworks!

Do you like Storms:
Love them, every time there is lightening at night I open up my blinds and just stare out at it, I love the rolling sound thunder makes. I don't love snow storms, that just means some serious car scraping later! This used to make Melissa crazy when we shared a room. She was deathly afraid of them.

Indoors or Outdoors:
Probably indoors, nature is something I appreciate from afar. I do like to go outside in a summer rainstorm. When it's still warm enough not to freeze when you get soaked.

Favorite Season:
I really love end of summer or beginning of fall. The end of summer to me is like The Great Gatsby

People I tag: Melissa Neslen, Brittany, and Mom

Guilty!

ABC.com is playing episodes from My So Called Life, I'm excited. It'll provide much needed entertainment when I'm filing tonight! I heart Jordan, what a flashback!

Piles of Files!!!

This is basically me today, and probably tomorrow, and perhaps even into the weekend. The word overwhelmed comes to mind right now... any tips on getting things done really fast?!?

My new favorite thing!

It's really tough to find a healthy snack that I actually like! That's why I love Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese! It's so incredibly delicious! I love it on my toast or crackers. Best of all, it only has about 30 calories, and you really cannot tell it's light!

I've some really strange friends!

Umm... yeah love ya all! Elizabeth at the top! Natalie Devine and I. And Tyson ironing his pants with my flat iron.

M is for married!

My lovely little sister Melissa is a married woman, and she was such a beautiful bride! And even though she posted a picture of me eating on her blog I will only post pretty pictures of her! And before you ask, not I don't care that she got married before me, I just miss her a little!

Birthday Wish!

The Utah Presidential Primary is on February 5, 2008 (my birthday) this year and I hope you will all go out and vote. If not for yourselves do it for my birthday! You can register to vote or find your location to vote on www.utah.gov or you can contact the Utah Clerk at (801) 851-8128 for further information.

My plans for Two-thousand Greight!

Some of my goals for 2008:

Year:
Be a Better Blogger! Sometimes I'm not very faithful to my blogging and my subject material is sometimes really lame. Fear not, I am aware of it. I'm gonna be the best blogger I can be.
Take vitamins everyday, least of all so my mother will stop telling me too constantly.
Get up to a play or concert once a month in SLC.
Do the dishes daily to avoid pile up.

Spring: Gardening-plant flowers with my mother, go boating and wake board successfully, find something to hang on that hook in my ceiling.

Summer: Hike the Y Mountain, Go see Timpanogos cave, and hike Stewart Falls, play tennis at least once a week, catch a fish at lake Powell.

Autumn: Rake leaves. I haven't done that since I was a kid. I'd also like to go up the canyon and collect the really outstanding leaves.

Winter: Do some activity in the snow even though I thoroughly despise it.

I heart Sweeney Todd.

Never before has the Demon Barber of Fleet Street been so attractive. I've never been a Tim Burton fan, or for that matter Johnny Depp, After seeing Sweeney Todd I've come around. Nobody was more amazed that Johnny Depp could pull off a Stephen Sondheim, who has been known to write very difficult male parts, score more than myself. The rest of the cast is outstanding as well: Helena Bonham-Carter, Alan Rickman, Ed Sanders, Jamie Campbell Bower, Jayne Wisener, and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Loved it!

Saw Juno over the break. Loved, loved, loved it! Ellen Page is great, and I always love Michael Cera and Jason Bateman! Great writing, and obviously I loved the casting. The Director is a genius! The story is also heartwarming. Warning: It is a little off color for those of you who don't like that!

Yummy!

I blogged about this bag back in October! Well now it's mine! It looks amazing in person, thanks Santa! Dreamy...

My Favorite!

Merry Christmas Everybody!!! I hope all your Christmas dreams come true.

Currently Loving!

I love these books I found on Etsy! They would be great for a wedding to have people sign, or to use for photos, or even just a journal! They have a great vintage feel that I adore. Found here.

Christmas!

This is my new coat-well it will be in 5 days! Wouldn't it be cute with some long gloves, a scarf, and hat? Found it at Nordstrom!

I Wonder Why Teen Pregnancy is Up...

Everybody in the media is astounded that teen pregnancy is up for the first time in 15 years. I think that we have the sparkling examples of moviestars to thank. These are people that young girls idolize, and now more than ever before, having a baby is cool. They should really consider how they are affecting the lives of these girls and lead by example. I realize it's their decision, but really?

Here are the women we look up to, all pregnant out of wedlock:

Angelina Jolie
Halle Berry
Nicole Ritchie
Amy Adams
Jaime Lynn Spears
Jessica Alba
Katie Holmes-Cruise
Selma Heyack
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Keri Russell
Helena Bohnam-Carter
Charlotte Church

Found!

I finally found my navy blue nail polish! I found it at Beauty Express in University Mall! It's called Russian Navy by O.P.I.!

Look who's getting married!

My sister gets married in 9 days, 9 days! Look at those adorable girls, I was so proper.

P.S. The bride is the one with pudding all over her face!

Another tag!

Brittany tagged me!

1. wrapping paper or gift bags?
I prefer the look of paper, but I'm a bag person. I just don't have the time or Patience to wrap all those gifts!

2. real tree or artificial?
I think I like artificial better. Real smells good and all, but they just don't look as healthy and robust. They are also high maintenance-who has time for pine needles and watering?

3. when do you put your tree up?
Usually after Thanksgiving, this year we were way delayed...SOMEBODY decided to get married 3 days after Christmas!

4. when do you take it down?
I like to leave it for a while, but my parents always made us take it down right after. One year my mom started taking it down Christmas day! Seriously, she will try to sneak stuff downstairs all day; the stockings, relief society knick-knacks, she doesn't think we notice. Oh, we notice.

5. hot Chocolate or apple cider?
It's a lot harder to find good cider, and chocolate is a girls best friend. Plus, you can dress up hot chocolate: Marshmallows, Whipped Cream, Candy canes, etc.

6. favorite gift received as a child?
I had a rub a dub dolly- that you could bathe, I thought that was pretty sweet.

7. do you have a Nativity scene?
Nope. My parents do though, and that's where you can find me at Christmastime.

8. hardest person to buy for?
My parents, they always ask for something dumb, such as: No contention, or a recitation of a poem.

9. easiest person to buy for?
My sister Melissa, I just find something I don't like. Sorry M.

10. worst Christmas gift ever received?
A belt. Just imagine unwrapping that at the age of 12. "Yesss! A belt..."

11. mail or email Christmas cards?
Snail mail- There isn't anything more exciting than getting mail that somebody actually put forth the effort so you could see how they care.


12. favorite movie?
Meet Me in St. Louis, hands down.

13. have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Definitely. Just because it isn't right for you doesn't mean is isn't for somebody else!

14. favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Scones. Or all the homemade candy! My grandmother makes amazing turtles and panoche!

15. clear or colored lights?
I like the clear- they have a more elegant whimsical feeling. The colored lights make it feel like a circus. They could be cool in like a kids room though...

16. favorite Christmas song?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas- the Judy Garland version.

17. travel or stay home?
Stay at home, it's more comfortable.

18. can you name all the Santa's reindeer?
I believe I can!

19. angel or Star?
I like an Angel, anything that makes Christmas more about Christ and less about gifts.

20. favorite Christmas memory?
I love our annual night before Christmas parties with my dad's family.

i now tag Elizabeth & Melissa.

A tag that is actually interesting!

I saw this on Lyn Chapman's blog and loved it so here we go!

if you owned a bookstore what would you name it: The Whitspit. Or Skin and Beans.

which literary hero [male or female] would you like to be:
Scarlett O'Hara, I love her attitude- sassy. She's the only girl that caught Rhett's eye! Anne of Green Gables(just like Lyn!) is another option.


if you were given the chance to be born in a different decade which one would you choose:
1910-Back when our Nation was booming and where women only wore dresses.

who would play you in a movie:
Sophia Bush, but that's mostly wishful thinking... Realistically- Queen Latifah

what was your favorite toy of all of time:
it's one of those trays where you put in different plates, and rub a crayon over it and it makes a picture? Anyone know what that is called?

what do you like to collect:
watches. vintage prints. coffee table books

what is your guilty pleasure:
I love to buy DVDs, I get nostalgic and indulge myself too often. I have seasons 1 & 2 of Fraggle Rock and Tailspin. Silly, but if anyone sees Gummi Bears let me know?

if you had the power to change one thing in this world what would that be:
No debt.

what is your most embarrassing moment:
When Gary saw me in my Green Knickers! Mortified.

what is your favorite movie:
this is such a tough question! Anne of Green Gables or Empire of the Sun.


what is your favorite vegetable:
Cauliflower-yum with a little cheddar and peas!

tell 3 things about yourself (2 true, and 1 untrue ) and see if we can figure out which is fantasy:
I never re-read a book. I love both Action/War/Adventure movies(boy movies) and romantic comedies(chick flicks). I broke both of my arms within 3 months of each other.

I tag: Melissa Tanner and Elizabeth Gosney