Sleep

I LOVE my sleep. What can I say more. Sleep is huh-mazing! I love dreaming and closing my eyes to be pulled into a world so similar and so different from my own.

Lately however my dreams have changed. I still love to dream, they have not turned me against dreaming. Where once my dreams were like a grade B sci fi movie, they are now akin to the dreams that take place in the movie "Inception." Don't get me wrong, there were no crazy aliens in my former dreams, but I could tell the difference between dream and reality as distinctly as red from blue. Now however, I sometimes think a moment of dream is a possible reality. For instance I once dreamed I had a fight with my mother, I awoke that morning feeling resentful toward her until I realized the ridiculousness of that notion.

I still love to dream, dreaming is a HUGE adventure for me. Where once I watched all the action from a distance, now I participate in the adventure myself. I love it.

Bahahahahahahahaha!

Hopefully I will be able to make you laugh........ if you don't laugh you must either a) be a robot and should probably get that checked out; b) not have the same sense of humor that I have (definitely get thatchecked out); c) be a relative ofScrooge (which means you should learn from his experience... don't make the ghosts come after you too)
In the HFAC (oh how I love the HFAC) at nine in the morning I said this exact phrase is shocked surprise,"Son of Mother!" The girl in the elevator, whom I noticed only after this outburst, stared at me for bit... Perhaps I shouldn't have said it but, there was a MONSTER in the elevator!!!!! Okay, it was made out of fabric,lightbulbs and paper mache. It is hideous!

I fully expected to be devoured by it when the girl exited a floor before I did. Luckily nothing happened any of the four times I passed by it.... creep. Click HERE to see a funny monster prank.

Today I signed up to help paint hat bills ( the part of the ball cap that shades the eyes). Blue. All was going well until I tipped over my cup of water (colored blue due to the many times I dipped my paintbrush) and spilled it on the yellow felt M's. I started hopping up and down and crying "Oh! Oh! Oh No! Oh!" and grabbing M's to stick on my arms out of reach of the blue wave descending upon it. Sadly not one was saved, even more sadly, no one noticed my frantic cries until it was too late. Saddest, they were not even a foot away from me! I felt horrible. But, we finished the hats! :) Yay us... Sorry about the M's Janet...

(Side note... Janet has one of the salon type hair dryers in her room. We put the hats in the chair and turned on the hair dryer machine. Janet, you're a genius!)

Have you ever done the trick where you bend over and pick up a chair? Your back has to be straight and you are basically trying to make yourself a table. Your legs must be directly under your hips and you should have your head touching the wall in front of you. Now extend your arms and pick up the chair with you have hitherforeto placed between yourself and the wall. Now, with chair in hand stand up. Do this in mixed company. (meaning males and females) So funny. Report back to me. If nothing happens out of the ordinary... don't tell anyone I told you to do it. Hopefully you get a few good laughs over it. HERE is what is supposed to happen.

After explaining the trick and why it works the way it works to one of my friends he said, "I have neither the hips nor the brawn." But what I thought he said was, "I have neither the hips nor the bra on." I just about died laughing and he had no idea why. Oh sir, you are so funny!

Imagine this: Two sympathetic pukers in a room together. One of them vomits.... can you imagine the rest? *Hint: Bleh, bleh, bleh, bleh, bleh. Too bad people can't be sympathetic snorters. (the "tehehehe*snort*" kind not the "line 'em up kind")

Fun trick: Wear a backpack (BAHAHAHA) just kidding the trick isn't over yet. Hunch over like a little old lady, bowl your legs, grasp an invisible cane in front of you and chase your friend down the sidewalk. Report back to me on the reactions you get. It works best if you yell, "Wait! Wait little girl (or boy)! I've got candy!"

Hopefully somewhere in this jumbled madness I call a blog post I have made you laugh. If not, remember it's not too late... You can still be saved. Consult with a professional now!

(Song: Inches and Falling - The Format)

Extrospection, Introspection

Tonight I watched BYU's production of Blood Wedding, later I watched Chuck: Chuck Versus the Tic-Tac both put me in an introspective mood.

About love.

Yeah, it seems like that is all we hear, love this, love that, hate such and such, hate blah-de blah. But... isn't that the whole reason we are here?

Love.

Such a powerful emotion that changes lives in all sorts of ways. In Blood Wedding love destroyed lives, yet it can't be love because love only builds, it doesn't destroy. The Love between the girl and the man she loves was once pure but no longer holds the pure quality it had. When he married another his love became twisted into lust, had he really loved her he would have let her find happiness in the marriage she was about to enter. Loving someone is wanting the best for them no matter what it does to you. It's letting yourself be torn apart by the emotions you hold and never letting the other see the destruction.

Or is it? Shouldn't we fight for the ones we love? When does love change?

When is it wrong?

To hold so tightly to another and desire to always be with them? When we give up the ones we love, is it simply for the social acceptance?

Yes and no.

We should fight for the ones we love, but we should not stand in the way of their happiness. When they choose another we should love them enough to step back and let go. If our love cannot do that, then

it isn't love.

In Chuck Casey (my favorite character) tells Chuck that he chose long ago love of country over love and that "you need to figure out which is best for you." Even though I highly doubt I will ever be spy and have to choose between those two options there will be times in my life where I will have to choose between love of ___ (fill in the blank) and love. There will be times with I will choose the love of, and there will be times when

I choose love.

Another part of Chuck revealed a little bit of love. Ellie and Devin (Chuck's sister and bro-in-law) both have conflicting desires. Ellie just got accepted into her dream school and Devin wants to join Doctors Without Borders. Each argues their individual points. In the end Ellie tells Chuck she is willing to go with Devin.

"Dreams change."

Devin takes Ellie into their house and tells her that he is willing to stay for her because he knows it what she's always wanted.

That is love.

Sacrificing what you want to make the other person happy. Not just in a romantic sense either. Lest you think I'm centered on that. It's for everyone. The whole reason we came to this earth is to learn to love others. Christ is the ultimate example of love. He gave all he had, comfort, life, freedom, innocence, for you, and for me. He did not put himself above the rest of us, he gave freely and purely, his love was not twisted in anyway. His whole life was devoted to giving all he had to others and making their lives better. That is what love means.

Love is scary.

I know. You invest your whole soul in another person, boyfriend, husband, friend, child, mother, father, sister, brother, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandparent and sometimes you don't get the return you wanted. Sometimes it is hard. Sometimes it takes years before you can see a change or feel loved in return. Sometimes those who love you most and whom you love most in return are the ones who cut you deepest.

Love isn't always easy.

But it is so rewarding. It's what life is all about.

(Songs: MoTab: I Feel My Savior's Love; Michael Buble: LOVE)

Flip, I love dreams

Last night I had a dream that I signed a contract with a head vampire (like head honcho, not like a vampire with only a head) that I would come and live with him forever. ("for all eternity, idiot." - the Mummy) I tried to get out of it by showing him I was a werewolf already, that didn't work and he seemed hurt that I didn't want to come with him. I did end up going with him.

I was a vampire werewolf and the most dangerous monster on the face of the planet. Go me. Flip, I love dreams!!!!!

Then Katherine and Jill came to visit me and I had to fend off four vampires and I totally kicked their trash. Eat that!

Man, I have the best dreams ever!

Side note: Curse you Stephanie Meyer! But you do give me great inspiration for dreams.

What a Weekend

My mother appeared on Friday afternoon and left at nine Monday morning. Best weekend EVER!!!!

She arrived on Friday afternoon and came on campus while I took my test. After the test we wandered in the bookstore just cruising and enjoying the feel of the shop. Then up to the Marriot Center to get tickets for the game, only to find out they were completely sold out! So we tramped on to the Bean Museum and looked at the dead stuffed things. My favorite is still Shasta the liger. I love being with my mom. We went to class and she sat by herself while my group and I sat on the stage with my group. I invited her down but she was content to stay where she was.

That night my older brothers and sister-in-law came to dinner. It was great to see half the family together having a good time. My mother retired to bed so I went to play games, I went down to the car and found a boot on the wheel!!! I had gotten a parking permit, but the wrong month was put on the tag. I explained the situation to the boot man when he came and he let me off without paying. Joe's new apartment is quite nice with spacey rooms and a springy couch with a floral patterns. I learned a new game and Jared and I kicked trash at Cranium, that's right suckers!!!! ;) Also sundaes from McDonald's are way better at one in the morning.

Saturday morning my mom and went shopping for a good eight hours. Don't worry, we didn't spend an entire fortune, but it was very nice to be alone with her for a long time. I learned a lot about myself and about her, isn't that what mothers are supposed to do? We made a cake and went to see Twilight: New Moon and the best part about the movies was the screaming girls erupting every time Jacob took off his shirt. Edward had some supporters but not as many as Jake. It was so amusing. Frankly I think the Volturi should have had more camera time.

If anyone hasn't met my mother, you are most definitely missing out. Sunday was a calm and peaceful day filled with introductions and speculations. My mother pointed out the man she thought was best looking in the ward. And told me which ones I should chase after. :) Man I love my mother.

Sunday night was filled with laughter, games, and excitement. Katherine and her mother joined us for dinner group, Katherine's mom came up with my own but Katherine and she stayed at her grandmother's. We played pit with my brother. Then it was off to ward prayer, where I got sung to. After all Monday was my BIRTHDAY! I stayed after ward prayer and stayed awake until 12:00AM. Then a group of us friends went to Wendy's to get some frosties to celebrate. What a way to ring in a twentieth birthday!

My mother left early Monday morning. Thanks for an awesome weekend mother. :) Can't wait to see you again.

Hello New Day

Last night I dreamed that I had a pet parrot named Petey. My family was moving and Petey was put in the basement until we could move him to the new house. A week later I remembered Petey and went down to see if he was still alive. He was, and immediately flew to my finger, kissing my face as only a parrot can kiss. That means pecking lightly. Ah to have the love of a parrot, truly remarkable. :)

I also dreamed about a white elephant gift exchange, there were a lot of toy ponies. One was like a transformer pony, and you could move different parts of it. Each time it looked like different monsters.

Each of my family members were in my dreams, not all together, but they were there.

I have decided to carry around a planner to write down everything, just so I don't forget, which I tend to do regularly. Can't help it I'm afraid. It's genetic, my mother forgets stuff all the time.

Speaking of which, my mother seems to have gotten funnier the older I get. Actually, I think my perception of her has changed, she wasn't as funny when I was twelve. She was just an awesome mom. Always has been.

Father dearest, I'm so glad you were there to watch over me as a child. I'll always love you.

Blogs help me avoid homework. (I wish there was a sly smiley face so I could insert it here.)

Farewell for now fellow bloggers.

Yep, Kinda Random

I met my cousin on Saturday in the Macey's parking lot. I must be a horrible cousin because I couldn't remember his oldest daughter's name, and I called him by his brother's name. Also, I had no idea that he lived in Lindon. Wow, what a lame cousin I am.

On a happier note, the candle in my kitchen smells of joy, happiness, and Christmas. I love candles! and good smelling homes.

If you want a laugh go to mylifeistwilight.com. Some of the sayings made me laugh, some made me roll my eyes and mutter 'oh snap.' Stephanie Meyers, you have brain washed a whole lot of people into thinking vampires might be good, that they sparkle in the sunlight, that they are invincible against mortals, and that there are men out there like Edward. Fact: vampires are not real, not in the story book sense. Fact: Edward is a fictional character and only as good as he is because he has been around for a hundred years. Fact: Twilight fans are crazy.

One other happy note, my roommate and I have started a tradition of coloring pictures on Sundays. These pictures will be hung on our closet walls as a tribute to our awesome penciling inside the line skillz.

Check out 'Sonny With a Chance' cuz it's the best! Disney channel.