Day 27

Something you are afraid of...

 

Ew...just looking at these gives me the heeby jeebies 

(however you spell that). 

.Reason.to.Love.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I can't believe it just came and went...It's kind of sad how fast time goes now. slow down. please? I love the Christmas season and the feeling of love and service that comes with it. I love that it is an excuse to spend loads of time with loved-ones. It makes me all excited to have kids (in like 12 years) and teach them about the birth of our Savior. Anyway, I just love Christmas :) 
I'm back into the work routine, kind of a bummer but it's good to stay busy and focused. Lately I've had this little problem called SLEEPING-THROUGH-MY-ALARM. Here's a (kind of) funny story...I was scheduled to work at 9 this morning, so I planned on leaving home around 7 so I could make it to Logania safely and have some time to get ready. Well I was woken up by "Jon Feller" calling me. Guess what time it was? 9. Yeah, I overslept. Luckily my managers are pretty chill because I wasn't just going to be late, but an hour & a half late. my bad! My dad keeps telling me I'm "burning the candle at both ends." He's probably right, life is crazy busy right now...but I can't imagine it any other way! 
I'll just say it...I'm actually excited for school to start. I won't be working full time anymore (until Summer) so I can actually feel like a student again. yay :) It has been a great learning experience, I now know it is possible to be running around like a chicken with its head cut off and still be happy and get good grades. Oh the things we can do...
What am I grateful for today? no more cheesy music about Santa Claus and being cold outside at work. It's refreshing. 
 

Day 26: a picture of something that means a lot to you

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I can't imagine my life without the Gospel...it molds me, gives me a reason to live, makes me a better person, and gives me hope every single day. I don't have a doubt that it is the true church. If you are ever interested in learning more about it, please call me! Or check it out for yourself here :)

Day 25: a(nother) picture of you and a family member

Miss Avery Lynn. I absolutely adore my nieces and nephew. I'm fortunate enough to live really close to my sister and Avery, so I see her the most. She's a little ball-of-fire and always has me laughing. My mom keeps telling me she's just like me when I was that age. If that's the case then I was DANG cute!

Day 24: a picture of you and a family member

Grandpa Bob. He lives in Seattle and I see him about once or twice a year, sadly! He's hilarious and loves everyone. I'm lucky to have him as my Gramps.

Day 23: the person you've been closest to the longest

Jamie Lee. When I moved to bountiful in 6th grade I guess we hated each other...it's really funny to think back to now! We had science together in 7th grade and became close friends when we tried out for cheer that year. I needed a place to stay when my parents went out of town for a few days, so I randomly called Jame (she probably still hated me at this time..haha). We talked about EVERYTHING that weekend and I think I basically lived there for the rest of Jr high. It was wonderful :) 
SO we cheered together for 2 years, were Sophomore class officers together, were on Dance Company for 2 years together, and were both officers our senior year. And to top it off, we are both at Utah State :) we are pretty much the same person...but different.
It amazes me how tight our friendship can be, no matter how long it has been since we've seen each other. Sometimes life gets crazy busy, but we know we can always count on each other. 
I can't wait to be Jamie's next door neighbor and for our kiddos to be best friends.
Love you Jame!

Day 22: something that confuses you

Being tired! I swear no matter how much or little sleep I get in a night, I'm always tired. Any cures?

Glory Glory

Hi Stalkers. I just need to say this: LIFE IS CRAZY.

Okay I feel better.

This past week has been pretty awesome, I'm sure you know why (if not, stalk a little deeper). 

I was scheduled to work 4 out of the seven days since Jon got home, but some peeps at work were kind and understanding of my "dilemma" and helped cover my shifts.  
THANK YOU Maxxinistas! 

I drove to and from Logan 4 times...4 times!!!...in 6 days for finals, a short shift, and some other things. Wow, no more of that unless completely necessary.

This week has been great because:

a. I got to dress up for a party.

b. I went to my home ward with the fam.

c. I got to see siblings that I see very rarely, including Stacie!

d. I played with my niece and nephew at the Discovery Gateway.

e. I have spent time each day with someone special.

f. I have felt complete peace for the first time in a long time. 

g. My parents didn't get upset when I got home at 2...:30. sorry! 

h. I ate dinner at my favorite restaurant, Rumbi Grill.

i. I got to sleep in for a couple days. 

j. I have laughed a lot.

k. Jon and I went to the Secondhand Serenade concert.

l. Did baptisms at the Salt Lake temple for the first time. 

m. All of the above.

You guessed it...m- All of the above! What a glorious week.

Go ahead and say it, we look dang good together ;)

Day 21. Something that makes me happy: 

 Day 20. somewhere I'd like to visit:

 Day 19. someone I miss:

 Elder Michael Bills

Day 18. the cast of my favorite show:

If I ever have time to watch the tube, I choose Grey's. 

 

Day 17

Your favorite song.

Well it's hard to choose just one, but this one pertains to life at the moment...

OneRepublic: Good Life
 

Hopelessly we have so much to feel good about

please tell me what there's to complain about :)

Look to the Light

Christmas time is such a huge reminder of why I love the Gospel.

I have never felt such happiness as when I have when choosing the right and following Christ. I love Him.

I know I can be forgiven for my sins, when I truly repent.

I know He came to this earth to save us, and died that we might live. 

I know I will return to my Heavenly Father someday. I can't wait.

It is our choice, will we follow Him?

Day 16

Someone I would switch lives with for a day...

Miss Hayley Williams- lead singer of my favorite band, Paramore.

She's cute. She's confident. She can belt it. She's hard core. She's a rocker! 

She's my favorite :)

.The.15th.of.December.

The highly anticipated date 12/15/10 just came and went! I couldn't be happier. I would blog about it-but that's just a little impersonal. I'll just say this...

 He's finally home! (pardon the 2 year old picture) 

I don't think I've ever smiled so much in one day.
Happiest day yet.

We've been through a lot, and there have been a few bumps in the road. But we made it :) Welcome home Jonny Boy. 

Day 15: a picture of something you want to do before you die...

 

Three things:

1. Be legit at playing the guitar. (also add: not be afraid to sing!)

2. Run the NYC Marathon.

3. Have a little (big) family.

Day 14: Someone I couldn't imagine my life without...

This cute thing is my little (or not so little) sister, Tia. 

She's 15-going on 25- and is in her first year of high school. holy cow.

Tia and I have always had a pretty tight relationship, we are comfortable talking to each other about problems or concerns and will give comfort in times of need. 

If you ever meet her you would probably guess she is much older than she is. Not only for her looks, but for her life experiences she has had and everything she has gone through. I truly admire her for her strength and drive to keep going on looking to the future rather than hold onto the not-so-easy past.

I hope T knows how much I love her, I don't get to see her very often. 

I miss the little girl who NEVER let me do her hair (bummer) and who loves giving back and foot massages.

We've had so many good times and I hope for tons more!

Love you T.

I love this season and hope everyone else is enjoying it too! 

Ps. finals are OVER. Hallelujah!

Merry Christmas Baby :)

Day 13

Things that I hate: 

Being confused

 When people are mean

 Procrastinating...I'm a pro

mmhmmm

Day 12

Some things I Love.

Laughing

My Nieces and Nephew(s)

Concerts

Taco Tuesday

 Movies

The temple

and so on...

Day 11

 My celebrity crush is...

McDreamy himself. Love him.

Day 10

:)

Day 9

A picture of someone who has gotten you through the most...

There's no way I could choose just one person...I could not ask for a better family or friends. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life! One of my nicknames is "Lucky". That I am :)

Food Literacy

This semester I took a class called Food Literacy. I didn't like the lecture part of it so much, mainly because it was at 7:30 in the morning.(that isn't THAT early, but it is when you have a habit of staying up until the wee hours of the night. my bad...)

I don't know about you, but learning about pork and lard that early just isn't my ideal way  of waking up! 

Every Thursday we have a lab where we get to cook ALL KINDS of great recipes. I have come to seriously love the girls in my group. They are some of the nicest and most down to earth ladies I think I will ever meet. On Monday we tie-dyed our hats and aprons for our last lab (which was today). That night we decided we are going to do a marathon together this summer. It has been so fun getting to know them, I'll miss our weekly 3-hour labs full of laughter. But don't you worry, we'll still see each other.

Let's get training!

The 4 of us stuffing our faces

Vanilla Cream Pie. YUM.

Jaylynn and Stacey

Apple Strudel that looks like a giant burrito and tastes like deliciousness.

Eden and Myself

Full and satisfied :)

Day 8

A picture that makes you laugh:

Little Miss Avery's just flexing her muscles :)

Day 7

someone that has the biggest impact on you...

My Savior, Jesus Christ. Wow I would be a mess without Him. 

He came to this earth, lived and died for us. 

He knows me better than I know myself. He will be my judge when life on this earth is over.

He saved me from my sins through the Atonement. He is forgiving. 

Even in the loneliest of times I know that I am never truly alone. 

I can rely on my Savior in any situation. He knows my every concern, stress, heart ache, happiness...you name it!

I can't wait to see Him again. 

I love Him, and He loves me.

Day 6

A picture of your true self:

Well this is embarrassing...

Hello I'm Ash and I am a weirdo.

 Today I am grateful for...

1. My pink hands. Last night I tie-dyed my cooking apron and hat with the ladies in my cooking group. We'll probably look pretty rad for our last lab :)

2. Random conversations.

3. Honesty.

4. Grist Meal cookies.

5. Making friends.

6. Pretzel M&Ms.

7. Toothpaste.

8. Good drivers. (if they're even out there!)

9. Lint rollers.

10. Avery's hugs. When she feels like giving them...

Quote of the day/lifetime: 

I'm gonna wake up every morning and make it mine.
thank you Mae.

Lucky number 7 :)

mine

So...I Never thought I'd say this but...I'm a little obsessed with Miss Taylor Swift. T-Swift if you will.

I have her new album and love every song...if you'd like a listen

hit me up!

Day 5

a picture of a place you have been: 

Last Fall Jamester and I hopped on a jet plane and headed to Florida!

 

How spontaneous of us :)