feel good.

things that make me feel good.

Mylo Xyloto. new coldplay album. easily best purchase in the last month.

this video

and this video.

watch them both. with tissues.

making page 5 of the BYU magazine. despite my expression, i WAS happy to be riding the ferris wheel for the first time.

good books. finishing up the hunger games series. and in the middle of many new purchases from deseret book (thanks dad!)

outliers.

For one of my classes I have to read, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.
It's a good one.

"There is nothing about an individual as important as his IQ, except possibly his morals." -Lewis Terman

random facts of life.

i havent blogged in forever.
deepest apologies.
summary of my life.

went home. loved every minute

had a bomb. dot. com. birthday.
rach knows me too well, ikea..what more could you ask for?, five guys, dinner...outback. obviously. surprise party..no clue. dancing.
i have the best friends in the world. thanks to everyone who made it possible
twentyonebaby

went to a different ward where a man named bob wylie performed a musical number. wondered why i was the only person irreverently laughing...
met a guy who was 7'1" and his wife was 5'4"... so many questions.
went on a date where everyone thought we were married. fun to play along.
moved into the apartment across the hall. life changing.
recently became addicted to pinterest
genius

and therefore have embraced my love of crafts.
bought new bedding. and i sleep in a cloud every night.
nanny-ed out. love them to death. questioning if i want children haha jk..

went down the two scariest slides at seven peaks. so unlike me.
gave a talk in church. trusting in the Lord. the most important thing we can do.

l-l-l-ladies.

national geographic

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2vAQfO/gipsypalace.com/national-geographic-contest-for-2010

love ALL these pictures! check em out.
i love the beauty of the earth and the people that inhabit it.

quotes for life.

"My favorite animal is steak." -fran lebowitz

"whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame" -benjamin franklin

"any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves." albert einstein.

"the best thing to hold onto in life is each other" -audrey hepburn

"you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with" -jim rohn

"let us now write a check with our tongue that our character cannot cash" -elder maxwell

sound of spring

happiness

happiness is in the little things.

50 cent tattoos.

 ronald's celebrity appearance on campus. 

and insisting on a sassy picture

 spring flowers.

 three girls jumping a car

 breakfast in bed. thank you alex ferguson

 run followed by a smoothie

and mismatched socks

 beautiful day on campus

 playing rachel's mom in words with friends. true happiness.

 ordering a taco party pack.

chocolate banana muffins. rachel roylance, you are my fav.

B to the Yron

again late.... im terrible. please forgive me byron.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
THIRTY FLIRTY AND THRIVING

i love byron because..

Byron baptized me!

drew me the coolest birthday card forever ago with a sweet picture of a wolf "LIKE A WOLF" and it still hangs in my room to this day. i love it!

one time as a kid he was kind enough to share his bed with me, and somehow we woke up to a wet bed. i will neither confirm nor deny the allegations that it was my fault but all i know is im forever grateful he still talks to me haha

used me as a chick magnet when i was young.

super artistic and makes sweet stuff all the time.

 (snow fort)

(sand sculpture)

brought Kristi into our family! you lucky lucky man.

got his masters at UNC...pretty legit!

watches the bachelor/bachelorette. 

 has the best laugh where he grabs his knees and rolls back. love it.

sweet father!

shares my love of bagel bites

calls me every week. i love staying in touch with him.

introduced me to back to the future 3
always gives me the best advice

love you buddy!

my favorite sister.

in my absence... i didnt forget my siblings birthdays!

here are some of my favorite things about stac.
beautiful, beautiful woman.
isnt afraid to hit a guy when he is out of line.
got suspended in middle school for it. atta girl. i wish i had that on my record. seriously.
shared a room with me for many years. bless you.
platypus kisses

tells it like it is
market street in charleston sc. prettyyyyy sweet.

has killer taste in shoes.
 can pull off any hair color/cut
can sing, paint, draw, play the piano and cello. basically is awesome at everything!
gives THE BEST massages
so much fun!

has the most beautiful skin. i envy it.
the cutest dimples ever!

loved me even when i was obnoxious
Happy BELATED Birthday Stac. So lucky to call you my sister!

major update.

remember that time i neglected my blog?

me too

well i have two tests in the next few days so naturally i felt the urge to blog again. 

aka procrastination at its best.

here are the last few weeks of my life.

ready. set. go.

home to SOUTH CAROLINA

one word. zaxbys.

 family and nature. my two favorites.

 adam and arielles wedding. yay for mr. and mrs. frederico!

tutoring my favorite girls.

 tulip festival with jillian.

 favorite flower. by far.