After all, you're my Wonderwall

I hope I'm not alone on this.

But I have That One Guy. The guy I've crushed on for years. The one that I'd marry in an instant if he'd only ask. The one who gives me reason to wonder if he likes me back, but never actually acts in enough way to confirm it.

"That One Guy" has changed over the years. It will be "this" guy, then a while later, it will be "that" guy, but it's been this guy for a while now.

I'm thinking about him today. I don't particularly enjoy the days I'm thinking about him. Because it makes me do things like listen to "All Out of Love," by Air Supply and "I Can Dream About You," by Dan Hartman because they're comforting and harmless songs (by the way, these songs are easy to access because I have them on my iPod... go figure). And I mope. I hate moping... It's so, just, miserable.

Anyway. I'll be fine by tomorrow. Cause I won't be thinking of him then.
And I guess I can appreciate that feeling this way means that I have access to a love that makes me miserable. Which also means that I have access to love that makes me incandescently happy. So... you win some, you lose some!

Updates!

It's been both a great and poor weekend. But more great, and I'm in a fabulous mood, so we're going to focus on that.

Highlights:
~Going to Yellowstone!!
Seeing bison, elk, a bald eagle, mama bear and cubs, a fox, a stork... Awesome!
Getting lucky and seeing so many large geysers. Particularly Grand Geyser. The following video pretty much sums up my glee:

Camping for the first time this summer (not counting Coachella camping. But who am I kidding... Coachella camping rocked.)

~Watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. I kinda forgot how in love I am with that series until I watched this movie. Growing up reading Harry Potter truly changed my life, and those characters will live with me til the day I die. So much goodness.

~Making a homemade pizza (well, almost all homemade. I did buy a pillsbury crust to cook it on)

~Going to the Bountiful Temple and seeing two beautiful deer cross the street in North Salt Lake. I absolutely love the drive on UT-89 from Salt Lake to the Bountiful Temple, and I highly recommend it early in the morning when the sun is still rising.

~Finding this lovely skirt at Forever21. I'm in love with the fit and the style. AND, while I wore it today, I was told I resemble Stevie Nicks. Swoon... That comment made my day. Stevie Nicks is a bit of a hero of mine. (I was going to link to the skirt, but I can't find it on Forever21's site, so you'll just have to trust me that it's lovely!)

~Listening to both Arcade Fire and Def Leppard at full blast in my car. Is there anything better than shouting along to music that just speaks to your soul? Nope. There's not. It's true magic.

~Lastly, I leave you with a quote, from good friend Kristin:

"I love looking at nature! It's like visual music!"

P.S. and oh, duh!! AND!! I get a new nephew tomorrow!!! So excited!!!

Charlie

I have lately been admiring the photography work of Jessica Peterson. She's a friend from my old church ward, and she recently moved to New York to pursue her serious talent. Such a sweet and funny girl!

I've been absolutely loving her Charlie Horsey series. Normally, I'm not much of a fan of the animal-head-on-human-body trend, but something about her photos is just so beautiful. Add Charlie Horsey as a friend on facebook to see the series progress! Here are some of my favy's:

Super Awesome Calendars

Anyone looking for a paper craft to do in your spare time?

Roommate Lacy pointed me to this site that is pretty much the best time-waster at work, ever. And so cute! And technically useful!

Look how cute my RV is!

Reasons I Love Salt Lake

The ability to get authentic Belgian waffles. At TWO different places nearby!


The strategically placed duct tape on the walk/don't walk sign that makes the stop hand flash an "I love you" rather than the typical full palm.

Riding my cruiser bike to the grocery store. And getting lots of compliments on it.

Going to free concerts at the Twilight Concert Series.

Always seeing something new, even if I've walked down that same street dozens of times.

Walking across the street to a Wailers concert.



Having a yoga studio within walking distance.

The Southeast Market that I've only been to once, but where I bought my sticky rice cooker. (I need to take more advantage!)

Weekly Farmer's Markets.

Utah Arts Festival.


Bonus: Reasons I love Utah

Having mountain canyons within 15 minutes driving distance.

Standing less than 100 feet from a full grown moose after a short 8 minute hike.


Attending huge house parties that are just as raucous as anything you'd find in a movie, but are alcohol-free and mostly moral.