Oh to grow up, what a wonderful adventure!

I find that girls my age are pretty into Disney princesses. I for one have never been a die-hard princess lover, until the real-live Peter Pan came out and I discovered my LOVE of Peter Pan and thats when I realized that I wanted to be Tiger Lily. The coolest Princess EVER!



I went to 2 plays last week, one at University Place in IF and one at Hillcrest High School. The college one was "See How They Run" and the high school one was "Peter Pan." HANDS DOWN the high school production was a trillion times better and not just because of my love of Peter Pan. My friends lil sister was Peter and the acting was GENUINE for all the cast. The kids definitely did the characters justice. The college production was lacking to be sure. I think a lot had to do with the personalities of the actors. They seemed cocky and unable to connect with their characters. Last weekend in 24 hours I saw 2 plays and a dance recital. Talk about lots of artsyness :)

Ah... beautiful

My friend posted this on my facebook, its pretty much amazing. Watch it. Share it. Believe in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX8X_FsBCDk

A quick understanding of my love of politics...

I've been meaning to do this for... well... forever and am just now getting around to it. I've also posted this on facebook but understanding that some of you have withstood that temptation while some would like to avoid complete and utter black-hole time wasting capabilities facebook breeds I have posted it here for you cnvenience. Enjoy!

More often than not when asked what I want in a job/career/major, those who ask are left with lots of uncertainty with my mental stability. Thoughts of committing me are often attributed to my answer to these questions. Usually they take a moment and think of something nice to say like, “That’s ambitious!” or “Wow, good for you.” I guess if I didn’t care so much about our government and freedom I’d have the same kind of reaction. Let me explain, I am not insane nor do I like the game of politics, I love democracy and the ability of the individual the founding fathers set up in our government. This is why I care.

Last year I was able to attend 2 caucuses outside of Idaho; one in Sioux City, Iowa and another in Reno, Nevada. There I solidified my love or as it has been called by others: my passion for politics. Sitting in the gymnasium of a high school in Iowa I saw the simplicity of our government. Gathered together were the members of the community. Each candidate was announced and then a member of the community would represent them and tell others why they should vote for them. Then they were separated into precincts where their vote would be cast. To each a small piece of paper was given. Each wrote down their vote. Each vote counted and the winner announced. It took me back to my government class in high school where we watched a re-enactment of our founders creating the constitution. The simplicity in which the voting was embodied by was humbling. The Iowans were there to do their civic duty and cast their vote for the republican nominee.

Just over a month later it happened again; not as easy and manageable as Iowa, but the same sobering presence was again there. Even with the crazy lady who stalked us and tried to rob us of our freedom of religion and thought, it was all worth it. There, in Reno high school, the community stood together. Individuals came together to become one.

Not one in choice of nominee, but one as a community. One as a nation. Creating that unspeakable bond we as Americans share throughout the miles that may distance us and forging a unity that even the chains of political agenda or parties can break. We love that we are free. Free to worship how when or what we may; free to think good or bad about our government and able to speak against those who cover us in a blanket of numbing stereotypical titles that bind us to small minded political correctness.

We as citizens have not only the right, but the responsibility to stand up against those that oppress us and take away our freedoms. When the citizens of this nation stand together, united with one common goal or thought those that represent us are bound to a government that gave them power to do what the people demand. WE the people gave the government the power. I, the individual did not give up my ability to choose what is best for myself or for my family. I, have the potential to make something of myself, however, that potential is within me, and cannot be simply given to me.

This is why I love democracy and capitalism. Everyone has unlimited potential. Regardless of race, sex, or age, we as Americans can “change our stars.” Our nation was founded by individuals who were tired of being oppressed. Those who represent us were once these people. No longer is the case and new individuals are rising. Joe the plumbers voice is being heard all around the country and many like him are standing together and choosing sides. Not ones of Republicans vs. Democrats or Liberal vs. Conservatives, but the only one that matters; freedom vs. oppression.

The power of the individual to affect change good or bad is why America is great. Not because the government is all-powerful, all-knowing embodiment of the savior of the country. In history, our government has never saved us from anything. Citizens have stepped up and made those life altering sacrifices for our country to save their families and posterity.

We the people, for the people, by the people; this is why I love America.

April showers... brings May Flowers!

Alright... Obviously I stink horribly! at blogging/emails (Right Chels?) Im going to start trying HARDER on this one!

March was a pretty intense month. Except right now I cant really remember much of it! Ups, downs, and turn-arounds I suppose. BYU-Idaho got out on Friday which means Brianna left me. :( devastating to be sure. But it gives me a reason to plan a trip to Montana! Woohoo!! Okay, I am actually exciting. I hear its really pretty and lets face it- I like pretty! I guess I love traveling or something. I miss my cousin Bryce's wife Chelsea like CRAZY! When they lived here we would randomly get together and go shopping and just spend time together. But since they've moved to Seattle I hardly ever hit Target (my bank account approves though) and I miss just hanging out and having Chelsea and Ang time. Vacations to Montana and Washington this summer! Well, if I can afford it.

So, I really did mean to work out a lot. and I did! for 2 weeks... then it died miserably. I worked the late shift one night and ate an entire foot-long sub. I hadnt eaten a lot, it was 7 and I was really hungry. I love veggie sandwhiches... and got a little carried away. So, at 1030 I decided to go running. Thinking e 1/2 hours would be enough to digest enough to run. Ha. What a joke! I thought I was going to explode, implode, throw up, and die all at the same time. I ran for like 8 minutes and quit. It was honestly the WORST work out ever. At that point I lost motivation and skipped out for like a month. Im pathetic, I know. Then I started drinking Mt Dew again and well I could really care less about what I eat. Man, I suck at this plan. But I've had so many comments about how I look the past 4 days that Im going to continue on my original plan. Wish me luck!

I hate the weather here. One day its snowing like crazy, the next its all melted and 65 outside. Both of which do nothing for my allergies. I never had allergies till my sr year in high school. Now, I get itchy watery eyes, and my head feels like its going to explode about 90% of the time. Throw in PMS and I want to die. What a great week. :)

Conference was incredible. I skipped work and watched it all. Basically I dont know how anyone can live without the upliftment the GA's talk brings. I balled through the 2nd session on Sunday. Like, curled up in my down comforter alone in my basement balling my eyes out. It was fabulous. So much strength and insight. I've been listening to talks from Fall '08s conference when getting ready in the mornings and am looking forward to doing the same with this last session. I highly recommend downloading them to you iPods/cell phones/blackberrys and randomly listening to them. Honestly, its the best thing Ive ever done.

On Friday I had this impulse to run to utah. Dont ask, I get these sometimes and akbout 77% of the time I run with it. I had a hair cut/eyebrow wax at 6 at the beauty college and figured you know, an hour there and then I could make like a baby and head out. HA! Yeah, I forgot about the little fact that they have basically no idea what they're doing and that it takes forever! (remember last years hideous perm... white rods... 4 hours sitting in that darn chair) So I get home about 830, scarf down a mini pizza I bought at the gas station and about 845 I head south (much to my fathers objections about how late it was and all). I get to my cousins house about 1150. We stay up and paint nails, catch up, and make a Maverick run for the essentials, Mt Dew, twix and reeses peanut buttercups (my new obsession since the anti-sugar thing). At 930 AM I wake up and take her to work down in Draper. Annas car is a manual. Brock, my friend from my college days taught me how to drive stick back in 07. Since, I havent touched one. So of course I want to try again. The key wouldnt turn. WHAT THE HEC?! Oh, put in the clutch. It keeps dying and not moving!? Oh, the E-brake was on. Yeah, it was a wonderful start. I decide to make my life a little easier and run to Jamba. (what? I gave up sugar??) I did pretty well for the most part for having learned 1 1/2 years ago.

At this point Im really good at driving on streets, parking lots just irritate me. Anyways, I go visit my friend from my college days Quinette who was working at Nordstroms Rack. Shes amazing and I cant figure out why I havent seen more of her. I bought the cutest pair of purple heels there :) and then headed down to Draper to play with Anna while she was at work. While there I consumed 2 bottles of green tea stuff. Pretty good. Not the best, but I can already feel the goodness from it. So maybe I'll invest some cash into that... probably not though.

Basically Utah was fun. We went shopping and I bought a super cute shirt! Then we had a reception, wal mart fun, and I headed home about 915. Getting home just before midnight.