Should old acquaintance be forgot.

Oh, Snap! Another year is about to draw to and end, and I have been reflecting upon what happened in this loverly year and what I have accomplished and learned. 8 is my favorite number, so I was kind of hoping ’08 would be “my year”…it was a’ight, but I wouldn’t necessarily consider it my year. Maybe 2009? Anywhos, here is a month by month breakdown of my year, not to be confused with my year.

January- kicked off the new year by joining weight watchers. Bought a condo, painted and moved into it. Started my final semester of college.

February- Continued starvation on weight watchers. Had a wonderful Valentines date with Alice. Was left on the side of a mountain to die.

March- Remained hungry. Turned the big 2-3. Had a breakdown after a stranger showed up on my doorstep at 2 AM and scared the daylights out of me. Swore off men.

April- Yep, still depriving myself of food. Studied myself into a stupor in preparation for my math 1050 final. Lit someone’s microwave on fire. Received the most thoughtful gift anyone has ever given me.

May- 20 lbs lighter, but missing food. Walked down the big isle (Not wedding, graduation!). Started turning into an expert slacker. Had a really great Memorial day weekend.

June- Started eating normal people food again. Watched Wicket. Missed my hetero life partner. Walked to the Farmer’s market, was asked if I needed a ride 3 times and was called a hippie for doing so. Felt totally happy and content. Continued slacking. Nearly froze to death on a camping trip. Went to Vegas with the girls.

July- Slacking remained as did normal eating patterns. Spent all my free time by a pool. Bid farewell to Lacee. Had the lamest 4th of July of my life. Was pushed to my absolute end.

August- Stopped slacking. Learned A LOT about myself. Made many life changes. Swore off men again. Played lots of poker. Spent a fantastic weekend in San Fran with my lovelies. Got to see Bob Dylan live/danced like a hippie in the pouring rain to “like a rolling stone”.

September- Kept on with the life changes. Met tons of really amazing people/made lots of new friends. Got back in the swing of things.

October- Saw the scariest movie I have ever seen. Had lots of fun times. Carved some sweet pumpkins. Voted early. Dressed as a plyg. Celbrated one of the best Halloweens of all time.

November- Did lots of reading. Saw Barack become Pres. Had a monumentally lazy weekend after Thanksgiving. Had the most terrible cold of'08. Watched the Utes beat BYU.

December- Reveled in the snow. Did lots of shopping (for others and myself). Scheduled of a trip to New Orleans to see the Utes in the Sugar Bowl. Had a rather disappointing Christmas. Reflected upon the past year and really hoped for a really great one to come.

A special Christmas day message.

Merry Christmas

On this Christmas eve day, I would like to take a moment to wish all of you a Merry Christmas from myself and the cast of the greatest Christmas movie ever made.


Hopefully you were all good this year so that Santa will bring you all that your heart's desire. Merry Christmas!!!

Fist to the Face Friday

I have decided to start a little something new. I shall call this new concept: Fist to the Face Friday. Do you ever get the near uncontrollable urge to punch someone right in the facial area? I am really not a violent person or an angry person, but sometimes I just want to take my hand, clench it taught and swing. I have never actually punched anyone or anything, but if I changed my ways these are the people I would punch in the face. And now I present the first installment of Fist to the Face Friday.

I wish to punch the people who cancelled “Pushing Daisies” right in the face. I was just getting into that show and I quite enjoyed it. Now I find out they are canceling it mid season without even finishing the story?!! Rude! I haven’t been this upset since I found out that “Perfect Strangers” was coming to an end. “Pushing Daisies” had a really great cast, a unique concept and pretty colors all around. Now my life has been robbed of this little ray of light.


R.I.P. “Pushing Daisies”, I wish there was a real life Ned who could bring you back to life. You will be missed.

My heart's lost in New Orleans.

My trip to the big easy is just 2 weeks away and I am more excited than a Mormon groom on his wedding night! I have been compiling a list of things I am stoked for/things I plan to do on this trip. I will be there for 5 days so I will have plenty of time to complete my list. In no order of importance, I now list the things I am looking forward to while I am soaking up the rich culture of one of our Nation’s oldest cities:

• Watching the Utes play in the Sugar Bowl (that’s a gimmie)
• 6 glorious work-free days.
• Spending some Q.T. with the aunt lady and the uncle man.
• Making a daily trip to Café Du monde for beignets.
• Wearing my Alex Smith jersey like a champ.
• Being able to say I once spent New Years Eve on Bourbon Street, even if it is only a walk down (I have been there and done that on a random Thursday night and it was nuts! I am not sure it will be all that fun on New Years Eve).
• Feasting my eyes upon some beautiful architecture.
• Allowing my ears to absorb some sick Jazz.
• Savoring some gumbo and lots deep fried things.
• Wearing light weight clothes in January (weather permitting).
• Convincing Michael to hook up with the nastiest chick I can find(inebriation permitting).
• Having strangers tell me to “Have a blessed day”.
• Hopefully hearing at least one resounding “Thank you Jesus!” (I am really crossing my fingers on that one).

I can hardly wait! I can practically smell the city as I sit here, and trust me- it has a smell.

Happy Holidays

This is my first Christmas out on my own which means my very first Christmas tree!!! After careful consideration, I decided to just get a little guy because my place is just a little guy. I picked myself up this 4 1/2 ft pre-lit baby at my local Home Depot and decorated it with love. It just brings me such joy to see my tree all lit up with all the gifts so beautifully wrapped underneath.

Even Bob is feeling the Holiday spirit!

I am also really excited to make Christmas treats for my neighbors this weekend. I have made treats for neighbors in the past, but this year they are my very own neighbors and that makes me a little happy inside. I know I am kind of lame, but get over it!

Happy Holidays to you and yours!!

Sick. Grown Ups.

Last night I experienced one of those moments where you kind of realize you are a grown up and it freaks you out a little. Let me give you the setting: I was walking through the grocery store talking on the phone to Beau and I run into my friend Greg. Greg and I met in a class at the U and being in the same major we started taking classes together so that we could do group projects and such. We graduated the same day and walked together at commencement. He is good people.
Anywho…
Upon running into him, I asked Beau to hold on a second and did a brief catch up with Greg. Just the usual “How have you been?”, “What are you up to?”, “Where are you working?” Talk. We parted ways and I returned to my phone conversation and the first words out of my mouth were, “Sorry, I just ran into an old college friend.”…an old college friend?! How scarily grown up does that sound?! I know it was just 6 months ago that I was in school but it still makes me feel really grown up to utter such a phrase.

I'm going to the Big Easy!!

My vow of silence is over! The Utes are going to New Orleans to play Alabama in the Sugar Bowl and I will be right there to support them. Uncle Rhemus, Debbie and I have our tickets purchased, flight and hotel booked, and we are now focusing all of our positive energy towards this game. Alabama is a very good team and we will finally have a chance to show the whole country what we are made of (which I am praying will be amazing plays and mad skill).

Starting today I will be selling my body to earn money to pay for all of these expenses so if you are interested let me know.

GO UTES!!!!!!!!

Top 5- Bad Date Edition

I am pretty sure that dating should come with a warning label or maybe just a Dr. Kevorkian kit. Whether you are on a blind date with some guy your aunt works with or that cute boy from class finally asked you out, things can turn ugly in the blink of an eye. One second he is playing a Counting Crows song for you on the piano, the next he is yelling at you for making a joke about Satan living down a dark dirt road you passed (true story…my bad). For this reason I have decided to list the top 5 signs that you are on a bad date. These are all dates that yours truly has lived through. I couldn’t make this stuff up.

5. You have so little in common with him that you actually reach a point of desperation on the date where you ask what the weather is like in Kansas City (his hometown) to which he replies, “I dunno, kind of like here” so you officially give up and spend the next hour and a half in complete silence.

4. Your date dons his old high school wrestling suit, drives you to a remote location at night, and asks you to climb an old railroad bridge to jump into the Jordan River. I’m sorry but I am not jumping into that cesspool ever… especially not in the dark! They find bodies floating in there for heaven’s sake!

3. You are on 1 blind date with 2 brothers. Turns out when their older brother tried to give one of them your number there was an argument as to who got it. The solution they came up with was for the 3 of you to all go out. Not weird at all!

2. He calls you up the night of the date and asks you to just meet him at the bar because he doesn’t want to drive “clear out there to pick you up”. That and he is already pretty drunk and “probably shouldn’t drive”. Because you are a little special you actually agree to meet him and go through with the date. Red flags were meant to be ignored right?

1. He takes you to a party with his friends. You fall asleep while watching a movie and when you awake he is making out with some other girl while still sitting right next to you. Sure it was probably poor manners for you to fall asleep, but does that really make it ok for your date to swap saliva with some other girl?

I think I know why the dog howls at the moon.

I have loved this song since I was a little girl watching Brendan Frasier and Leslie Mann dance around a camp fire in the 1997 hit "George of the Jungle". It just makes my heart happy for some reason. So now I spread the joy to all of you. Enjoy!

Johnny Clegg is such a rad dude! I also wish to learn how to dance like that lady in the video.

A sign of the times

4 years ago if you told Pete, Biggie and I that we would be at the institute we would have laughed. If you told us we would be there together we would have laughed so hard we cried. If you told us that it would be on a Friday night, we would have stopped laughing, looked at you with complete confusion and then probably have you committed. Well, it actually happened! I was bored of watching them play call of duty 4, they were no longer able to see straight from the game and we had nothing to do. Somehow Biggie's car made it up to the institute. I have to admit I would probably not go again, but it was good for 30 minutes of entertainment. Biggie and I raced through the blow up obstacle coarse (I won!), we watched a few minutes of some cartoon that was on and basically just took pictures to document this occurrence since it is kind of like a lunar eclipse. Here is the proof:

The three culprits


Pete and I


Sara called with some disturbing news...this is also the face I would have made at you 4 years ago if you had told me I would be here.


Biggie and I pre-race


Even though I whooped him in the race, we remain bosom buddies.

Top 5- Turkey day edition

I really, really, reeeeeaaaaallllly dislike Thanksgiving. Many of you may be wondering how one could possibly despise a holiday. What has it ever done to me? Well, on this Thanksgiving eve I will tell you why I abhor turkey day. Without further ado, I give you my top 5 reasons for hating Thanksgiving:

5. There is never enough pumpkin pie to go around and I really love pumpkin pie.
4. Too many people in one place. Not enough places to sit.
3. Arguments are inevitable when you get extended family together. Arguments about football. Arguments about stuffing. Just arguments for argument’s sake.
2. You always eat until you get sick which is never enjoyable. Doesn’t matter who you are, you will eat yourself retarded on Thanksgiving.
1. Unnecessary stress brought on by the feeling that this must be the most magnificent meal ever prepared. Too many people in the kitchen, not enough help, something isn’t setting right…so many things to cause stress. I am telling you, it is not ok.

I don’t mean to be a pessimistic downer so having gotten all of this off my chest I hope you all have a very enjoyable Turkey day. I hope that yours is a stress-free, argument-free, pumpkin pie-filled day.

This doesn't count because I am not talking about football...

But this picture is hilarious and needed to be posted.

I will likely be struck down by lightening soon after this posts. Thanks for the picture Trent! The comic value was worth the eternally dammed soul.

Come on. You knew it was coming...

That's right! The Utes sent the kitty cats crying back to happy valley. I really cannot put into words how happy I was and all the emotions that I felt during the game. I really thought BYU was going to try harder and make this a close game, but I guess I gave them too much credit. Boy oh boy did out offense show up! I would really like to thank Max Hall for being one of the MVP's for the Utes. We really appreciated all of those interceptions you threw. I know I said the Shmaustin Shmollie blogs were done, but I have to say that Sean Smith quickly became a favorite of mine as I watched him taunt a certain wide receiver relentlessly. I will just leave it at that and let you all revel in the glory that is the University of Utah.

I promise not to blog about Utah football again until early December when they announce what BSC bowl we will be attending.

Top 5- Austin Collie Edition

The big game is tomorrow so I promise this will be it for the Collie hating. I appreciate your patience with me through this '08 football season. Just to clarify, I feel that my hatred for Austin Collie stems from the fact that he basically embodies all things douchie about BYU. He is cocky, self righteous, ignorant and rude. For all of these reasons, I have decided to post my top 5 favorite Austin Collie quotes. This kid is just ridiculous…



5. “I just think it's absolutely ridiculous that people take something like that and blow it up. I really think it's because I'm a Mormon white kid from Brigham Young University." (really? You're going to blame it on your religion and race?)

4. "We can't expect everybody to just roll over. We took them for granted. We thought Utah State was going to lay down for us." (You're used to people laying down for you Austin? Does the BYU honor code know this?)

3. "I think every team in our conference - now that we are getting into conference - is out to beat us. And we are the king, and they want to take us off our throne." (Thank you TCU!)

2. "I think I'm a lot faster than the clock showed that one day," (Because clocks are well known liars.)

And finally, as you all expected, the mother of all quotes...

1. "I wouldn't say it was lucky. We executed the play well. We should have had another one (TD). Obviously, if you do what's right on and off the field, I think the Lord steps in and plays a part in it. Magic happens."

Hope you all wear your crimson tomorrow!! GO UTES!!!!!!

I'm sorry, but I had to.

I know, I know. You are all really sick and tired of hearing about how much I hate Austin Collie but this one is too good to pass up!



A fellow Ute fan at work sent this picture to me. That cut-off-clad fellow is none other than Austin Collie who I am told is accompanied by his lovely bride (what was she thinking?). The Ute fan wannabe next to them is Dennis Pita and his ho. I am willing to recognize that these were Halloween costumes and heaven knows I have had my moments of less than modest Halloween costumes (Ho White as Uncle Rhemus calls it), but I was left to wonder…is this BYU honor code appropriate? With the exception of Mr. Pita, everyone else in this picture would be in direct violation of that code the last time I checked. I don’t know if it was wise for them to run about not living right so close to the big game. Also, I love that the best representation Pita could come up with for a U fan was a wig and a fanny pack. I can honestly say that I have never seen someone dressed like that at a University of Utah event. And the pregnant woman? Well at least our co-eds are attractive enough that someone would actually want to get them pregnant.

What makes you happy?

First of all, happy rivalry week!! The big day is near, but I have decided to take a break from my anti-collie blogging to talk about something unrelated to football. Last night a good friend of mine came to visit me in all my pj’d and Chinese takeout glory and he asked me what makes me happy. I gave him a single answer at the moment, but it got me thinking of all the little things in life that make me happy. I started a list and now I shall share will all of you…



* Football (I know I said unrelated to football, but it does make me happy) specifically the Utes and the Sunday afternoon sort
* Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream of the Dave Matthews Magic Brownie persuasion
* Music
* Thoughtful or sweet text messages
* Cuddling up on a couch under a blanket
* Tea
* Penny tapping, Doorbell ditching, and all around tormenting a particular family. They know who they are, and most of you do as well
* Chinese takeout
* Hoodies
* Fresh snow
* Getting my hair did
* Shopping
* Boating
* Attending sporting events
* Camping with friends
* Bear Lake
* The movie “Say Anything”
* The song “I’m gonna be” by the Proclaimers
* Bridges
* Swings
* Movie nights
* Slumber parties
* Road trips
* Napping

Well, those are just a few that I could think of. So if anyone wants to send me a sweet text message, brings me some magic brownie ice cream, and cuddle on the couch in hoodies while having a movie night and sipping on tea, that would make me pretty happy.

A little black magic.

Holy crap people...HO.LEE.CRAP!!!!! The Utes pulled out another win in the last 2 minutes of the game! I kind of feel like B.J. doesn't like to play unless he feels as though he has given at least half the stadium aneurysms. Why everyone sings his praises is completely beyond me. My feelings towards him are not those of love, but I will hold my tongue since he did pull it out again last night. I just wish he would play well for one whole game. Then I would be happy.

This game was not quite as epic as the Oregon state game; there was no running the clock down to the final second, but there was plenty of fear and doubt right up until the last 2 minutes of the game. Our defense played a well and did all they could to prevent TCU from scoring again but the offense was just struggling to do much of anything for a majority of the game. It was another time when most fans had given up. In the back of my mind I held out hope that we could pull another Oregon state game out, but we just hadn’t been doing so hot this game so I pushed the thought away. Then, in the final 5 minutes of the game TCU missed a field goal and we were given another chance, which we blew. Then it happened again!! TCU missed ANOTHER field goal. 2 missed field goals in a row! Do you know what that was? It was God’s hand coming into the game for a little assistance (right Austin Collie?). We somehow managed to not screw up on our second blessing from above and scored a touchdown. The game ended with a score of 13-10 in our favor and the horned frogs went home to Texas.

Now, and open letter to my most hated one:

Dear Austin Collie,
I hate you. I hope that as you witnessed the Utes emerge the victor in last night’s game that you cried and felt sorrow knowing that we did what you couldn’t. I don’t care if it was only a single solitary tear trickling down your cheek. I just hope that you cried. To be totally honest I would not have such a hatred for you if you were not such a giant D-bag. I mean you can’t go around saying stuff like, “Obviously, if you do what's right on and off the field, I think the Lord steps in and plays a part in it. Magic happens”. Really Austin Collie? Really? Well I hope you bring that “magic” with you when you venture up North because you will need it to wipe away your tears when we beat you. See you in 2 weeks!

Love,
Kirsten Dorius
Devoted University of Utah fan since 1985

Happy Blackout Day!!!

GO UTES!!!!

We are mere hours away from the monumental Utah vs. TCU game. This game will be a defining moment in University of Utah football history and I want Austin Collie to cry when he sees that we beat the team they could not!

More Plyg Pictures

I know you all wanted to see more pictures of Warren Jeffs and his wives...

Warren seems pretty ok with his living situation.




Trying to convert the sinner.


The sister wives hard at work doing what women should.

So far those who have seen these pictures have told me I look the most polygamist. I guess that is a compliment? Opinions??

Big weekend filled with costumes.

It was quite the eventful weekend! First off, here are the pictures of my Hanna Montana get up, as promised:

I know...I look hot.

Friday night was filled with Halloween party hopping. Kristjan added to our FLDS costume by dressing as Warren Jeffs. Needless to say, we were the best costume at pretty much every event we attended:


Saturday was equally exciting, just minus costumes. Tay-tay and I had a girl's day. I took her to lunch and to see "Beverly Hills Chihuahua". I know what you are thinking- "Really Kirsten? You went to a movie with talking animals? Specifically talking chihuahuas? What were you thinking?". Well, the answer is that I was thinking about the best interest of a little girl named Taylor. I do have to admit, the movie was not the worst thing I have seen (that award still goes to "I know who killed me"). Here is a picture of the fabulous Taylor and myself out for girl's day:


Saturday evening Uncle Rhemus and I watched the U game. That game was waaaaaaaaay too close for my comfort! Post game I made a trip to Keys on Main with Beau where I ran into these crazy camera stealing hooligans:


Today has basically involved worshiping the Lord, watching some Sunday afternoon football and napping on my couch. Oh, and blogging. Just for the record, do you know what happens when you are on time to church? You get asked to give the opening prayer in relief society. Lesson learned.

Peace out homies.

This is Halloween, this is Halloween, la la la...

Happy Halloween everyone!!! Today is the greatest day of the year and I wanted to take some time to wish you all the best in your candy seeking (or booze drinking depending on who is reading this) endeavors.

As I type, I sit here dressed as Hannah Montana…blonde wig, tacky jewelry and all. Turns out that when everyone else said they would dress up, they kind of meant they would throw on a Halloween T-shirt and some cat ears. No matter, I am Hannah Montana and I get the best of both worlds!!! Tonight I will be a FLDS woman with a large group of girls. Pictures of both costumes are to follow.

For now, here is a picture of the pumpkin I carved the other night:

It isn't quite as impressive as the Prince pumpkin my fellow carver Kristjan did, but it will do considering I don't even have a porch to put it on.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Update: a woman in my office just called me Paris Hilton. I am furious.

Update #2: my boss told me I should keep the dark hair.

I hate Austin Collie!

This is just a friendly reminder for all you BYU fans out there:


And to all you amazing Ute fans: Let's keep cheering the boys on towards victory! We want another 2004 season biotches!! I know Uncle Rhemus and I would very much enjoy another trip to the Fiesta Bowl.


GO UTES!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday!

My heterosexual life partner turned 24 this month. She is getting pretty old, but her haggard exterior makes her look just a little older that you would expect. JK HAGS Sars! We threw her a surprise birthday party and it went off without a hitch! She didn't suspect a thing and a good time was had by all.



Here is the Birthday girl and Charlie girl (guess which one is Sara...).



Everything at the party was glutard friendly because Sara has some pretty amazing friends who love her lots and lots. Check out that 7 layer dip Laura made. We were all very proud of her for following a recipe that required more than just adding water.



Here are the gluten free cupcakes I slaved away to make. They tasted just like regular cupcakes! At least that is what I told people I wanted to hear.

Happy birthday you big skank!! I hope to see you age 5 months before me for many years to come! I love you!!

Mrs. Louie Sakoda

Can we just take a moment to talk about the incredible U of U vs. Oregon State game last night? As most of you know, I love me the football. I have been going to the U games with my G-pa for as long as I can remember and I can honestly say this was possibly one of the best games I have witnessed in my 23 years on this earth. I know most of you were there or watched it or whatever, but I just need to recap for my own personal satisfaction…

I am a die hard U fan but I have to admit that I took my seat and was prepared to admit defeat when Oregon State got the touchdown in the last 2 minutes and 11 seconds of the game. Our QB (and O-line in general) had not been having a stellar game, especially in the second half, and I figured it was all over. I had screamed and hollered all I could but it seemed as though my efforts to cheer were futile. Suddenly, out of no where B.J. and the boys managed to pull out a play that took it to the end zone. Really??? Where did that come from and where has it been the whole game? I could not believe my eyes! But could they actually get the two-point conversion to tie up the game? and if we did tie it up, then what? Then, in what can only be explained as an act of God there was pass interference called on the first failed play and we got a second chance at the two-point conversion! A second chance that was successful and tied up the game!! Miraculously, the glorious Utah defense held Oregon State to a 4-yard rush and obtained the ball once again. As you can imagine, Uncle Rhemus and I (along with pretty much everyone in the stadium) were screaming and jumping like you could not believe. After running the clock down to 1 second(1 second people!!) and nearly giving everyone in the stadium an aneurysm- the man, the legend: Louie Sakoda entered the game to kick a beautiful field goal and by doing so took the Utes to 6-0!!!! My throat still hurts from yelling and I could not get to sleep from all the adrenaline pumping through my veins.

I would like to take this time to officially offer my hand in marriage to Louie Sakoda. I was already pretty sure I would marry you but after last night there is no doubt in my mind. I know you probably have plenty of chicks to pick from, and I am sure some of them are pretty skanky, but I am pretty freaking cool and I know how to bake really well. I will keep my anger towards Brian “which way should I throw the ball?” Johnson to a minimum. I don’t want to sour such a joyous event with my bitterness about his reaction time.

P.S. Maybe BYU isn’t the only team that the Lord blesses Austin Collie. Suck on that!

Do they have rehab for Ebay addicts?

I have developed a serious problem everyone; one that can no longer be ignored: I can't seem stop buying stuff on Ebay!!! This is all Jenny's fault. She got some cute shoes so I started poking around... Now here I sit, 15 purchases and only 1 sale later. The great deals Ebay has to offer coupled with my boredom has turned into a lethal (to my bank account) addiction. Ebay is winning!

I need help. This blog is a desperate cry for attention. If anyone knows how to stop this madness please tell me how (if you try to tell me to delete my Ebay account, expect an expletive-laden rant directed your way). In the mean time, here are some of my fabulous purchases:


A girl needs to look cute on the Sabbath.


It is fall. I need hoodies to stay warm.


Sassy shoes to go with the adorable dress of course.


A very good movie and I only paid $1.99!


Ok, there is really no real rationalization for this bag other than it is really cute.

Concert Season is Upon Us

I love concerts. There is nothing better than listening to some amazing music and chilling with some cool peeps. I used to go to shows all the time but now that I am an old lady I have been neglecting that part of my life. Soooooooo it's time now to make a list of concerts I would like to attend and attempt to solicit some allies. If you want to go let this girl know!!

Anberlin October 8th @ Salt Air: These dudes are bad-a and can put on an amazing show. You will not be disappointed. (not to mention the eye candy that is Stephen Christian)


The Academy Is... October 25th @ In the Venue: This band is possibly one of the best live performances I have seen and I have seen them more times than I can count. Their new stuff is mediocre, but "Almost There" is on my top 5 favorite albums of all time. And yes I took this pic. It's ok to be impressed with my mad photography skills.


Matt Nathanson November 8th @ Avalon: There is a good chance that whoever goes to this concert with me will see my goodies.


Jason Mraz October 28th @ The E Center: There is a better than good chance that whoever goes to this concert with me will not only see my goodies, but will get lucky at the end of the night. I love Jason Mraz and will pretty much pay someone to go with me. He is probably my #1 celebrity crush and I must see him live!


So how about you guys help a girl out and agree to see some good musicians with me?

Heeeey Brother!

As most of you know I adore my youngest brother Sammy. Not to say I don’t love all my brothers equally, but how can you not laugh at a 7 year old who censors the older kid’s conversations with “beeps” and who whistles and says “hubba-hubba” when he sees a cute girl? Anyhow, Sammy had a tragedy befall him earlier this month. While playing in the backyard with his friend Ethan and his trusty companion/dog Keller there was a bit of an accident. You see, Ethan is afraid of dogs so he had a spray bottle to spray Keller if he came close. Ethan got a little carried away and sprayed too much water on the slide creating a nice slick surface for Sammy to slide down. To hear exactly what happened from the mouth of the victim, watch this:





The poor kid broke his tibia pretty good. He had to be put into a splint for a week before they could cast it and he had a pretty rough time learning to walk on crutches. If you know Sammy then you know that being slow is not in his nature. I was really worried about how this would affect him emotionally, but turns out he is fine with it! To everyone’s surprise he thinks that a broken leg is the best thing to ever happen to him. He has made comments about how he has never received so many gifts in his life and he even asked our Dad if he wishes he would break his leg so that he could “get lots of presents”. Leave it to the greedy 7 year old to figure out that a broken limb is a ticket to new toys.

He has the full cast now (red for the U of U of course!) complete with friends and family signatures and Sammy original drawings. He now moves pretty well with his crutches and can often be seen lifting one crutch up to pretend it is a machine gun to shoot at people. He will have a walking cast in about a month or so and should get the cast taken off for good around December. Check out how cool he looks:

It has finally happened...

I caved boys and girls. I decided it was time for little old me to join the online community and start my very own blog. I resisted for as long as possible but the temptation became more than I could handle. So without further delay I would like to officially welcome all of you in to my oh so exciting little world. Stay tuned for updates.