So, I've been tagged in a hundred notes on facebook. Instead of doing them all on there, I'm gonna do one here. I won't tag anyone, but if someone wants to do it, please be my guest!
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, my middle name is after my mom's maiden name, Linton
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Hmm... Don't recall. Haha, it might have been watching American Idol. Shut up.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sure. It has it's moments of good and bad.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Chicken. Prosciutto is quite delicious, too.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Nope. Thank goodness!
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Lame question. If I was another person, how am I supposed to know what my personality is like and who I'd want to be friends with?
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Constantly.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yup
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Sure. I've already gone sky diving, so bungee jumping is small bananas now...
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Mmm... Cracklin' Oat Bran. I could live off the stuff.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Nope, sure don't.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Vanilla, cause you can mix it with everything! Like pralines and caramel or oreos. Oh, but Pumpkin Pie ice cream is freakin' delightful!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? The whole package. I guess their face.
15. RED OR PINK? Red
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My ability to be so contradictory to myself.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Jamilyn and Lynsie! And Katie, since I don't see you nearly often enough. And Lina and Sarah.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST? I'm not tagging anyone, so I don't have to answer this question!
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Dark blue jeans and no shoes.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Angel of Mine by Monica
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? I'd be those clickable crayons that are loaded with like 10 different colors.
23. FAVORITE SMELL? Rain, Black Chamomile, Vanilla and musky smells, grass, mountain air, cookies
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO? My dad, informing me that I should have been invited to the leadership retreat.
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yup. Steph is an awesome person!
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Basketball and Football. And I still really enjoy watching cheerleading... something I'll never get over probably.
27. HAIR COLOR? Blonde
28. EYE COLOR? Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yup, sure do.
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Oh, way too many to list. Mexican and curry would probably be among the top.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Both at the appropriate time. They're both so fun!
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Lars and the Real Girl. So great!!!
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? a black and gray argyle sweater
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Both! That's why I love Utah!
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Both! Well, come on, we know everyone likes kisses from their special someone more than hugs any day...
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate lava cake and vanilla ice cream.
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Probably no one.
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? See above...
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? No mouse pad!
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? American Idol and Lost. Lost freakin' rocked my world. It always does, though.
42. FAVORITE SOUND(S)? Laughing, great music, August's Rhapsody, my phone ringing (it means someone wants to talk to me!), the silence in the mountains
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Stones!! Love Beast of Burden.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Rome, Italy.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Not really. What constitutes special?
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Cottonwood, UT
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Anyone who wants to respond
48. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER? I don't have one. Thanks for bringing that up... :)
49. IS THE CUP HALF FULL OR HALF EMPTY? Both. It exists either way. The glass contains the liquid that it does. I work with it as it is.
50. IF YOU COULD SIT DOWN TO DINNER WITH FIVE PEOPLE WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Joe Elliot, Steven Tyler, Emile Hirsch, Jane Austen, Joseph Smith. Haha, I'm not sure how well this group of people would get along, but I'd have a good time!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Resolutions...
I have put a ton of thought into my New Years Resolutions, and yet, I still don't have any specific goals in mind. For my logical, analytical mind, that's driving me crazy... Here's what's flowing through my brain right now.
I need to eat less and exercise more. Lose weight, yes, please! Feel healthier, yes, please! Eat more salads... uh, no thanks.
My sweet brother wants to volunteer more, and he's making me want to do the same. So that will hopefully get done this year.
I need to open a long term savings account. I have savings now... But my traveling depletes it pretty regularly. So, retirement, here I come!
I want to be happy. Which I already am. But there's always room for more, right?!
I need to reach out to people. Be less selfish, more compassionate, more friendly, more courageous.
I miss Europe. So much. So I've got to get there again this year. At least once. Preferably twice. Germany is already on the possibilities board for May. So we'll see.
Yeah, I have plenty of resolution ideas. I just need to figure out which ones need the most work and figure out the steps to achieve them. And if any of you, my dear friends, think I especially need to work on anything in my life, I'm open for suggestions! And a happy new year to everyone! I hope this year will become your favorite and most full in your life so far!
I need to eat less and exercise more. Lose weight, yes, please! Feel healthier, yes, please! Eat more salads... uh, no thanks.
My sweet brother wants to volunteer more, and he's making me want to do the same. So that will hopefully get done this year.
I need to open a long term savings account. I have savings now... But my traveling depletes it pretty regularly. So, retirement, here I come!
I want to be happy. Which I already am. But there's always room for more, right?!
I need to reach out to people. Be less selfish, more compassionate, more friendly, more courageous.
I miss Europe. So much. So I've got to get there again this year. At least once. Preferably twice. Germany is already on the possibilities board for May. So we'll see.
Yeah, I have plenty of resolution ideas. I just need to figure out which ones need the most work and figure out the steps to achieve them. And if any of you, my dear friends, think I especially need to work on anything in my life, I'm open for suggestions! And a happy new year to everyone! I hope this year will become your favorite and most full in your life so far!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Snow and Service
I love Christmas. And I love snow. It's amazing--they say that if it's not snowy in Utah, the shopping revenue goes way down. No one buys Christmas gifts because no one feels Christmas-y. I love that. And as the snow falls down outside, and as I keep peeking out my office and down the hall to the outside door so that I can see it, I can see why. There is just something so soft and comforting and beautiful about the snow and the way it makes you feel like sitting by a cold window, wrapped in a fleece blanket wearing slippers and a cup of hot chocolate in your hand, and just staring for hours. The way it makes you feel like sharing that feeling with another person... even if through shopping for gifts. It needs to snow many more times before Christmas comes in 17 days. Please!
Oh, and service... In testimony meeting yesterday, someone mentioned that Christmas makes us all feel connected on a deeper level, and it's so true. A Christmas doesn't go by when I don't think of the many people out there who aren't so blessed as me. The people who are going without. But I hope they are still surrounded by family and friends. I pray that even if money is too thin, they still will feel the hope of this season. And I hope that my small efforts to donate a little money and supplies this year can make a difference in someone's life. That they will feel loved. That they will feel a little of Christ's love, for he is the true spirit and light that connects us all, that we feel especially strong this and every Christmas.
I wish you all happy snow days, happy serving, and a light-filled, merry Christmas!
Oh, and service... In testimony meeting yesterday, someone mentioned that Christmas makes us all feel connected on a deeper level, and it's so true. A Christmas doesn't go by when I don't think of the many people out there who aren't so blessed as me. The people who are going without. But I hope they are still surrounded by family and friends. I pray that even if money is too thin, they still will feel the hope of this season. And I hope that my small efforts to donate a little money and supplies this year can make a difference in someone's life. That they will feel loved. That they will feel a little of Christ's love, for he is the true spirit and light that connects us all, that we feel especially strong this and every Christmas.
I wish you all happy snow days, happy serving, and a light-filled, merry Christmas!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Blue, Gold, and White! Fight, Fight, Fight!
(Kinda) Tagged by Jamilyn
1. DID YOU DATE SOMEONE FROM YOUR SCHOOL? I never dated in high school. But I did date Boyd Bowers for a few months. And he went to my high school, even though I never associated with him when we were both at THS
1. DID YOU DATE SOMEONE FROM YOUR SCHOOL? I never dated in high school. But I did date Boyd Bowers for a few months. And he went to my high school, even though I never associated with him when we were both at THS
2.WHAT KIND OF CAR DID YOU DRIVE? My cute little Toyota Corolla named Tess
3. DID YOU PASS YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE TEST YOUR FIRST TRY? With flying colors! I got a 97%, because I got in the left turn lane too early, and because I am pathetic at reversing into parking spots.
4. WERE YOU A PARTY ANIMAL? Not at all.
5. WERE YOU CONSIDERED A FLIRT? Ha! Never... I suck at flirting!
6. WERE YOU IN BAND, ORCHESTRA, OR CHOIR? I was in concert choir, senior year. Though, I kinda regret not getting more involved with it before then.
7. WERE YOU A NERD? Totally. I was all about concurrent enrollment classes and getting good grades.
6. WERE YOU IN BAND, ORCHESTRA, OR CHOIR? I was in concert choir, senior year. Though, I kinda regret not getting more involved with it before then.
7. WERE YOU A NERD? Totally. I was all about concurrent enrollment classes and getting good grades.
8. WERE YOU ON ANY VARSITY TEAMS? Varsity Cheer, baby. So funny, because I'm not the cheerleading type whatsoever. Or athletic. At all. What was I thinking?
9. DID YOU EVER GET SUSPENDED/EXPELLED? Nope.
10. CAN YOU STILL SING THE FIGHT SONG? Of course. I still might be able to do the dance too. It might take me a few tries to remember though... "We're the Warriors and we're the best. We've got courage deep inside..."
11. WHO WERE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHERS? I didn't really have any favorites. Never the teacher's pet type.
12. WHERE DID YOU SIT FOR LUNCH? Usually by the lockers. Or we went to Sconecutters or Wendys.
13. WHAT IS YOUR SCHOOL'S FULL NAME? Taylorsville High School
14. WHAT IS YOUR SCHOOL'S MASCOT AND COLORS? Warriors. Blue, Gold and White!
15. DID YOU GO TO HOMECOMING AND WITH WHO? I went with Michael Schooley, senior year. Didn't go the other years.
17. WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT GRADUATION? Taking tons of pictures afterward. I don't remember a whole lot about graduation. Besides that I got to sit near the front because the concert choir sang. And that I got to walk really close to my bestest friends.
18. WHERE DID YOU GO SENIOR SKIP DAY? I think we had one, but I didn't care enough to be involved. Or it wasn't very well publicized.
19. WERE YOU IN ANY CLUBS? Nope, sure wasn't. The "groups" I was in weren't considered clubs. Yearbook, Concert Choir, and Cheer.
20. HAVE YOU GAINED SOME WEIGHT SINCE THEN? I lost weight when I went to college, then gained weight while training for the marathon. I can now proudly say that I've lost that weight and am back to my high school weight! Yay!
21. WHO WAS YOUR PROM DATE? No one. I never went to prom.
22. ARE YOU PLANNING ON GOING TO YOUR 10 YEAR REUNION? I'll probably end up going, but I don't really care enough to bank on it.
23. DID YOU HAVE A JOB IN HIGH SCHOOL? Yeah. I worked at Winger's as a hostess for a month, and the Holiday Inn restaurant for a month. I didn't hold down jobs well, what with cheer and school work.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Proud to Be!
Happy Election Day! I've been reading articles upon articles lately. Some concern the political candidates, others about how politics affect the movie-going experience, still others about how the voting process is going... And the majority of these articles include a comments section. It's crazy to me how extreme people can become, especially concerning politics. When reading comments, 1 out of 30 may be a middle of the road person. The other 29 contain words like right-wing nuts, anti-American, hate-spewing liberals... It bothers me that a person cannot be more considerate of others' beliefs. Why, if someone disagrees with a few of the States or government's actions, are they anti-American? Why must someone be a "walmart-shopping joe sixpack" if they lean to the right?
And yet, reading these things give me a great sense of patriotism! We may be a bit too passionate in our politics, but we have the right to be! Reading an article just a few minutes ago, a woman stated that she was happy to stand in a 2-3 hour long line, nothing to occupy her time, because it meant she had the right to vote. And that's really what being a citizen of the United States of America means. The right to speak your mind. The right to stand in line for hours on end in order to make your voice heard. The right to disagree with neighbors, family, and friends, yet still remain friendly (I hope!). The right to hope and dream for a better future, and the right to fight for your future.
So, today, I proudly wear my I Voted sticker and I'm thankful for this election. It has been a crazy, practically two-year-long process, but in the end, we all get to make our voice heard. And in 4 years, we get to do it all over again! This is what makes me proud to be an American!
And yet, reading these things give me a great sense of patriotism! We may be a bit too passionate in our politics, but we have the right to be! Reading an article just a few minutes ago, a woman stated that she was happy to stand in a 2-3 hour long line, nothing to occupy her time, because it meant she had the right to vote. And that's really what being a citizen of the United States of America means. The right to speak your mind. The right to stand in line for hours on end in order to make your voice heard. The right to disagree with neighbors, family, and friends, yet still remain friendly (I hope!). The right to hope and dream for a better future, and the right to fight for your future.
So, today, I proudly wear my I Voted sticker and I'm thankful for this election. It has been a crazy, practically two-year-long process, but in the end, we all get to make our voice heard. And in 4 years, we get to do it all over again! This is what makes me proud to be an American!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
My iPod Shuffled
So, I have lots of random songs on my ipod and thought it would be fun to list the first 25 songs that come up on the ipod. Just a little insight into the music that makes my life...
1. Start Me Up-The Rolling Stones
2. Lost and Confused-Lillix
3. Rag Doll-Aerosmith
4. Good-Better Than Ezra
5. When You Put Your Hands On Me-Christina Aguilera
6. The Bare Necessities-Disney's The Jungle Book
7. The Big L.-Roxette
8. Watercoulours in the Rain-Roxette
9. Between You and Me-Hilary Duff
10. Only One-Yellowcard
11. Tequila Moonlight-Self Against City
12. Luck Be a Lady-Frank Sinatra
13. Walk Away (Maybe)-Good Charlotte
14. Tubular Bells Part 1-Pure Moods
15. Snowblind-Black Sabbath
16. Dancin' in the Moonlight-Toploader
17. Icicle-Tori Amos
18. Cats in the Cradle-Ugly Kid Joe
19. Dreaming of You-Selena
20. Prologue-The Phantom of the Opera
21. Hold On-Kristy McNichol (from the motion picture The Pirate Movie)
22. Amen-Jewel
23. Change Your Mind-The Killers
24. Spiderwebs-No Doubt
and...
25. Crazy Little Thing Called Love-Queen
There you have it. I now encourage all my friends to do the same! It's fun!
1. Start Me Up-The Rolling Stones
2. Lost and Confused-Lillix
3. Rag Doll-Aerosmith
4. Good-Better Than Ezra
5. When You Put Your Hands On Me-Christina Aguilera
6. The Bare Necessities-Disney's The Jungle Book
7. The Big L.-Roxette
8. Watercoulours in the Rain-Roxette
9. Between You and Me-Hilary Duff
10. Only One-Yellowcard
11. Tequila Moonlight-Self Against City
12. Luck Be a Lady-Frank Sinatra
13. Walk Away (Maybe)-Good Charlotte
14. Tubular Bells Part 1-Pure Moods
15. Snowblind-Black Sabbath
16. Dancin' in the Moonlight-Toploader
17. Icicle-Tori Amos
18. Cats in the Cradle-Ugly Kid Joe
19. Dreaming of You-Selena
20. Prologue-The Phantom of the Opera
21. Hold On-Kristy McNichol (from the motion picture The Pirate Movie)
22. Amen-Jewel
23. Change Your Mind-The Killers
24. Spiderwebs-No Doubt
and...
25. Crazy Little Thing Called Love-Queen
There you have it. I now encourage all my friends to do the same! It's fun!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Oh so content.
I'm writing today because I want to remember how it feels to be just completely content with life. I'm in a really good spot in my life right now, and I'm loving it! I have a job that pays me well, is super flexible, and I have great co-workers. Also, my job gives me the means by which I can travel to all the places I've ever dreamed of! My trips to Europe and to the Eastern states were lifetime goals, and it gives me great satisfaction in life to finally be able to say that I've seen the Eiffel Tower, I've felt the peace of the Versailles Gardens, I know how small Mona Lisa is, I have been in the midst of the chaos of Times Square, I have seen the birthplace of our Declaration of Independence...
Not only have I finally reached a point in my life where I'm settled and excited about the future, but I'm also enjoying having more free time to do the things I love. My spirituality has grown with my new responsibility as relief society 1st counselor. I'm now able to determine my innumerable amount of faults and work on them to become a better person. I have a great relationship with my parents and I'm grateful for all they do for me. I'm developing new talents and embracing my creative side a lot more (in the midst of all the analytical stuff I do at work, I have to be creative in my free time to keep sane and balanced!).
All I'm saying is that I'm incredibly blessed to be where I am now. It is all due to my Heavenly Father, my Savior, my family, and my friends, who have supported me throughout all my endeavors and have brought me to the happy place I am now. So thank you, everyone! And thank you, Father!
Not only have I finally reached a point in my life where I'm settled and excited about the future, but I'm also enjoying having more free time to do the things I love. My spirituality has grown with my new responsibility as relief society 1st counselor. I'm now able to determine my innumerable amount of faults and work on them to become a better person. I have a great relationship with my parents and I'm grateful for all they do for me. I'm developing new talents and embracing my creative side a lot more (in the midst of all the analytical stuff I do at work, I have to be creative in my free time to keep sane and balanced!).
All I'm saying is that I'm incredibly blessed to be where I am now. It is all due to my Heavenly Father, my Savior, my family, and my friends, who have supported me throughout all my endeavors and have brought me to the happy place I am now. So thank you, everyone! And thank you, Father!
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