Day 4

a habit you wish you didn't have...

This little guy, Coca Cola, has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I think I asked for a 24 pack for Christmas one year. Aaaand I think I got it. Ask any of my close friends, I say I'm going to quit at least twice a month. Does that ever happen? Heavens no. Do I feel bad about it? OH yeah! (okay, maybe not that bad.) I know it isn't good for me, it just tastes so delicious. It gives me energy when I'm in need (or want). And this may sound weird, but I just...can't live normally without it. {I won't write about why, but I'm serious} The longest I have gone without Coke- that I can recall- was a month. I...am...a failure. No no, an EPIC failure.

Any advice? 

Any replacements that are equally delicious? 

I guess you could say I'm addicted to Coke...Coca Cola that is!

Day 3

A picture of you and your craziest friend: 

 

definitely HanBanan :)

Day 2

A really good memory...or memorieS

Spending Christmas break with these guys. Sending Mike on a mission

My summer with Jame Jame

Senior Ball with my best-friends-forever

 

Hall photo-sesh with my girls Shaun and Dee

Day 1

a recent photo of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

1. I am a Texan!

2. I never go to bed before midnight. It's saddening.

3. I have 714 nicknames including: The Ash, Smash, Splash, Ash Ash, Big Ash, Samamish, Hashley, Ashtray, Ash hole, etc. (you may think some are inappropriate...I'm sorry).

4. I see the time 11:34 just about everyday.

5. I HATE sharing lotion and soap. It makes me sick. Go ahead and laugh. 

6. I don't really like chewing gum.

7. My lucky number is seven.

8. I despised running until I came to college.

9. I almost went to cosmetology school, then chose USU last minute (best decision ever!!!)

10. My first concert was Janet Jackson :)

11. I have always (secretly) wanted to be a pilot.

12. I am a people pleaser.

13. I see at least 3 white jeeps everyday.

14. I could live off of coca cola and cereal.

15. It took me 2 years to decide on a major. 'Bout time!

HelloDecember!

The month I have been waiting for forever is finally here. I can't believe it! Even though I have to thaw out after each walk to and from campus, I'm doing it with a smile on my face. I love this time of year (minus the shivers). I love the spirit that is constantly present as everyone is in the mood to serve and focus on the important things in life. I am so grateful my Savior came to this earth, fought for each of us, and died for us. I want to be more like him. We are so blessed! 

I am so ready for something new. Soon enough :)

So I was doing some blog-stalking (I know the people, don't worry) and came across this cute girl, Kirsten's, blog. She started this 30-day posting challenge. I think I want to copy her. Here are the guidlines...

Day 01 - A recent photo of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02 - A really good memory.
Day 03 - A picture of you and your craziest friend
Day 04 - A habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 05 - A picture of somewhere you've been to
Day 06 - A picture that shows your true self
Day 07 - A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 11 - Your celebrity crush
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of something you hate
Day 14 - Picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - Someone you would want to switch lives w/ for one day and why
Day 17 - Your favorite song
Day 18 - A picture of the cast of your favourite show.
Day 19 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22 - A picture that confuses you
Day 23 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 24- A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 25 - Picture of yourself and a family member
Day 26 - A picture of something that means alot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of something your afraid of
Day 28 - A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - Who are you?

So if you read my blog, I hope you don't get bugged by this little activity. You should copy it too! It will be fun. Day one will be today or tomorrow...or soon, when I have time.

Happy December! 

relient.K.day

Listen and be happy.

socks.

Oh hello again. My homework just isn't exciting enough at the moment, so I'm taking a little break...it is Saturday night after all! And here I am. Blogging. I'm the coolest.

I worked all day today and yesterday and I just have to say I work with some of the MOST entertaining ladies and gentlemen. I love them. They are the reasons I don't walk out that heavy door yelling "Sionara!" or however you spell it. We are true Maxxinistas. (You can join, just apply for the job. or the credit card! My managers would love you. and me :))

By the way, Black Friday...not bad at all!

Today was a good day. I feel happy! Maybe because I am :)

What I'm grateful for today:

1. No school for 5 days straight. Bless you, Thanksgiving!

2. My giant snow scraper (meant for trucks). I don't even have to go to the other side of my car to scrape!

3. Heaters (when it's working. funny story.)

4. Music that takes you back to a good memory.

5. Best friends.

6. Lindt chocolate truffles. yearly addiction. don't judge me.

7. Walkie-Talkies at work. We just look SO official.

8. Smiling. Smilers.

9. Hairspray. My hair is frizzy, I ran out.

10. Cute scarfs.

11. Maxxinista friends.  Their lives.

12. Paper snowflakes.

13. Reconnecting.

14. Me time.

15. My weekend with Val.

16. Customers that tell me their life stories. Really, I love it.

17. Cute watches I can't afford.

18. New jeans.

19. My parents.

20. Coca cola. I'm horrible.

21. Restrooms.

22. Prayer.

23. Listening. Listeners.

24. Lotion. (only mine though)

25. Dancing in the kitchen.

26. Being excited about my major. I LOVE IT!!!

27. Donuts. no, FREE donuts!

28. Sports bras.

29. Striped socks.

30. When my sock wall at work stays clean :)

31. The hairband holding my camera together.

32. The smell of Logan this time of year. So crisp.

33. Plowed roads.

34. Sisters.

35. Not being tired. Oh so rare.

...No specific order (the sock wall should actually be my #1. I kind of despise that thing-when it's messy- and whoever keeps messing it up. Time for some surveillance)

 

Oh yes. 36. OVERsized earmuffs.

(Kind of)Twins

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (yesterday) to my sister, Heidi! 

Heidi is almost exactly 2 months younger than I am. We have grown up together since age 10, in fifth grade. We are so different yet so much alike, I love it! 

 

Heidi is one of the smartest, most spiritual, happiest ladies I know. She has always been a huge example to me. She is graduating from BYU-Idaho as a Nurse in less than a month...HOLY COW! (Are we that old?) No, Heid is just dang smart and knew what she was doing from day one and kept her head in the game, unlike some of us. Or me. I'm pretty jealous if you couldn't tell.

Our unintentional matching swimsuits :)

Heidi got married in May to her lover boy, Ty. They are so much fun to be around, but TOO much time with them just makes me want to get married myself! Good thing they live in Idaho ;)

 

I have so many great memories with Heidi. The first time I met her we went to church and wore the funniest clothes and hairstyles. Hilariously awkward late-nighters, sometimes with a friend sleeping over (haha). Lake Powell Trips, skinny dipping...shh, don't judge. Birthday concerts full of Celine Dion and Faith Hill. Being asked if we were twins for years after we decided to wear the exact same outfit on our first day at a new school. Senior trip to Cali! Parmesan Chicken. Caramel Popcorn. French Toast. Her banana cookies. Well, I guess I like food (?) 

Heidi I am so grateful to have you as a sister. Pretty sure YOU should be the older one! Thank you for all of your advice, you are so wise. I'm so lucky to have you in my life.

I was always slightly jealous of all the twins in the world. Guess what, we're kind of twins :)  

Envy us. 

Love you Heid! 

snowed.in.

Campus closed today at 2 in anticipation for the storm that is supposed to be here at 3. 

I can't stop laughing about it.

I have never had a snow day while up here at school (let alone my entire life)...so this storm better be somethin' else!

Too bad I don't even have classes after two. I'm happy for those whose classes and EXAMS were canceled! 

Cross your fingers I'll be able to make it home for Thanksgiving and back in time for work on the dreaded black friday!

What's on my mind.

Funny Memories.

Best Friends.

 Good Past Times.

 Good New Times.

People that have changed my life.

How time flies :)

just.some.thoughts.

Ready for some word vomit?

   I’ve had some experiences lately that have made me think quite a bit about “the bigger picture”. I don’t really know where to begin. LIFE IS HARD. I think we can all agree to that. It is so easy to complain, just to get it off your chest. But is that right? Or are we supposed to just hold it all in until the frustration passes? Talking to a friend about it, I realized I need to change in order to not have anything TO complain about. Seems impossible, right?.. Once again, life is hard. Something that I’m going to work on is truly looking at everyone as a brother or sister, a child of God. What hardships could they be going through that I don’t even know? What can I do to help make life just a little bit easier for that person? Another is finding things to look forward to…goals. This will help keep me busy on top of everything and prevent my mind from wanting to turn lazy. And when that goal is accomplished I’m HAPPY! 

   It is so easy to get bogged down or overwhelmed by all that life throws at you…for me at least. I want to be more positive about it…look at it and ask, “Hey Life, what else do ya have for me?” In a positive tone of course :). As I get older (because I’m SO old ;)) I realize that everything really does happen for a reason. We are here to be tested. Are we capable of getting through our trials to make it back to our Heavenly Father? Am I strong enough to rely 100% on Him? Do I have enough faith to push through the hard days, knowing it will all be okay?      

   Yes. I think so. 

   Life is hard. But it is so beautiful. Rather than closing off when it gets too hard, why not stay awake and remember what you can of the good moments in life? 

   I’m excited for what the future holds. It just keeps getting better and better! 

MmmMmmGood

First things first, Sara Bareilles...AMAZING. I've never heard a white girl sing so well! If you don't know her music, look her up. I'm serious...

I went with my sister Britt, brother Ty and Nick's sis Lindsay. I'm so glad I could go. Concerts are the best therapy out there,  so thanks Burt for letting me join you on this "artistic" adventure!

I wish you could see the guy that took this picture for us :)

In Sara's words, "I like to listen to this song by myself. In the dark. When it's raining."( I really do love this song though)

I spent the morning with my sister Britt and little Avery, I love days like today! 

We went to a REAL mall (which is any one outside of Logan), and to Target. Thanks for the gift card, Margo!

My little undercover shopper :) 

In my cooking class today we made rolls, scones, and pizza. 

CARB OVERLOAD!

tonight...

I'm going to Sara Bareilles' concert with my sister. I'm SO excited and I love my new concert buddy!

BeGrateful

This weekend was really good, it went by way too fast! I'm not sure how I feel about starting another week of school at 7:30 tomorrow morning. 

Dinner at Beehive Grill with Kylie, Kandace, Tanille, Hannah, and Valerie 

 (yay for coupons!)

The three of us met our freshman year and have been great friends since. LOVE them!

Crazy-fun ladies. Love them too.

Congrats to Ky, the new AXO President!

Beehive brews their own root-beer. It's sooo good :)

Last night I babysat some of the cutest little girls ever. We made "Grateful Turkeys". 
Family, light, piano, home, scriptures and the ABC's...just to name a few.

I'm so grateful for family, friends, a job that keeps me (super) busy, the opportunity to learn and grow, the gospel, experiences that help me gain a stronger testimony, SLEEP, warm socks, smiling, tests of faith, and cute little kids that remind you that life is still fun!

Love@home

I love my roomies. I'm so lucky to be living with 2 of the funnest girls ever, thanks for all the good times!

eggs, eggs, eggs

Today in my cooking class we made 4 egg dishes:

Omelets

Crepes (with cinnamon apple and strawberry filling. mmm)

German Pancakes

& Quiche

That’s a lot of eggs!

The Quiche was the best, filled with lots of cheese, mushrooms, green onions, and ham. YUM.

 

This lab was definitely my favorite so far because I  LOVE breakfast foods! They’re easy, fast and always delicious.

I’m way happy with the major I have chosen. I get to take fun cooking and sewing classes (don’t worry, they can be hard too!) I’m so excited to be able to teach one day, hopefully the students will like quiche :)