Last week of summer and I work at least once every day!

That means:

1) No lake excursions

2) No trip to Provo; visiting Lindsay and Greg

3) N0 trip to Vegas; shopping with Erin and Emily

Talk about a major bummer!

Thai food = YUM!

I am very much in love with eating at Benja's these days!

"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

— Audrey Hepburn

What a wonderfully sweet summer day!

Lindsay and Greg are in town... which already made the day super great! But we actually started the day off by sleeping in and being lazy. Which was then followed by a delicious Pizza Factory lunch. Off to Target (a favorite store) where I purchased some lovely lamps to go on my nightstands! {I actually found many other things I wanted to buy besides just the lamps, but sometimes I am just a poor college woman and must resist all these horrible shopping temptations!} Then we went to Swig (which is a new favorite store) where we feasted on some fabulous shaved ice! I'm thinking that Blue Coconut and Strawberry is my new favorite flavor combo! Then we ended the day with a family movie night of seeing Inception. Even though my head hurt a little bit afterwards.... It was a really good movie!! ....Or was it?..... ;)

Sometimes I've been trying to figure out what I'll do next year.

Sometimes I don't know.

Sometimes I'm scared.

Sometimes I have breakdowns.

Sometimes I feel embarrassed by these said breakdowns.

Sometimes I just can't help it.

Sometimes I blame these emotionally experiences on being a girl.

Good excuse, eh?

Sometimes I wish I felt talented/good at something.

Sometimes I think this would help me with my decision.

Sometimes It probably wouldn't make a difference.

All the times I hate decisions.

So...

I've always loved and wanted a hedgehog! Ever since I was little! Is that just a weirdy thing?! But I just think they are so adorable! This little guy is definitely on top of my Christmas list this year! Who needs practical gifts like underwear, socks, clothes, money, school supplies, etc, etc?! When you could have a cute little friend and a snuggle-sack to carry him in?! As a matter of fact... I think hedgehogs are very practical gift!

"Sorry your pump took a dump!"

                     Yeah.... me too Dad!

So I'm back to the joys of using syringes. At least for a day. My new pump should be here before noon tomorrow. Now only if I knew my settings or had written them down somewhere... But nope! That would be much to convenient!

Back To School Shopping:

-$1,500 for Fall semester

-$275 mandatory student fees

-$25 computer lab fee

-$20 parking permit

- $100+ for each used textbook

And everything else better be priceless because you are now poor!

A BAJILLION and 2 Cupcakes

Well actually only 57 to be exact. And yes... I did count them. However I shall not bring home anymore cupcakes because I am unable to resist their deliciousness and therefore am forced to devour them! I'm getting fat. Oh wait... I already was. But the cupcakes are not helping the situation!

{But I must say that the Toasted Coconut is still my fav! Like heaven in my mouth! Yum!!}

Nutella Icecream! Do do da do!

Oh delicious goodness-ness!! I am one blessed child to have such a wonderful creative and talented cook of a mother! There are boat loads of food she makes that are truly and wonderfully a-mazing!! We are talking giant, massive, airplane-carrying, war-boat loads of most decadent foods! Last night was just an example of her incredible skills!

Try a homemade steak salad with:
grilled corn
fresh tomatoes
caramelized sweet onions
fresh green beans
baby red potatoes
steak (of course)
and "yummy" dressing
all on top of some beautiful red leaf lettuce




And if just that masterpiece of a salad wasn't good enough add to the meal:
delicious wheat rolls
a tangy grapefruit spritzer
and the most rich and wonderful tasting homemade Nutella icecream for dessert

Like I previously stated... I am one blessed child!!

National Dance Day

Gosh dang it! I missed it! By they time I remembered it was the day of national dance it was much too late and I was much to tired to even muster the slightest of dance moves.

Does this mean I'll have to wait a whole year before I can dance?!?!?!?

Curses.....

Here's a little song that I quite enjoy as of lately. See what you think...

Putting on the Ritz

Thanks to the tax payers of Ocala, Florida, I was able to spend 4 luxurious days at this beauty in Naples, Florida.

The Ritz Carlton

But more so because of the extremely generous and kind Brower family invitation to join them on their family vacation/Matt's business conference.

Our room was a sweet little suite with it's very own doorbell! We had a most magnificent view of the ocean from our balcony and were even able to spot dolphins at times! I loved playing in the ocean and taking walks along the white sandy beach. We also were able to have some very intense but mostly fun-hearted game nights in our room! And when it was too rainy to play outside we were able to entertain ourselves in the "Vue" gaming room! Mckenna and I had fun playing Rockband and Mario Kart Racing while Kyler and Devin played silly Halo the whole time! I also learned how to play backgammon from Sandi! Which I quite enjoy! There were many laughs shared (Most were thanks to Kyler! I love that crazy kid!)

I was able to meet Devin's dear Grandparents and Aunt Mary who live in St. Petersburg, Florida! Their home is a condo right on the beach! The views they see from their windows must make them some of the luckiest people in the world! They were such sweethearts and treated us to a fun day of swimming, games, and bbq's at the clubhouse! They taught me to play Skipbo which I found to be quite a fun game! An intense fuse ball tournament also went down at the clubhouse. Devin and Matt verses Kyler and me! Devin and Matt ended up coming from behind and winning but it was a very close matched competition!

During this trip I was also able to see the town of Ocala and the Brower home too. Ocala didn't seem so bad...but I guess I can't really say seeing as I was only there for a few short days. We got a lot of The Deadliest Warrior watching in, and I now know that a Spartan is the ultimate deadliest warrior of all times. We also watched some wonderful Brower family home videos! They were definitely entertaining and provided great laughs! I must say that the Brower children are all still their adorable and funny own selves!

It was such a great trip! I had a wonderful time getting to know the the whole Brower family better! And I must say that I love that family! They are quite an amazing, kind, and fun-loving family! I may be glad to be back home, sleeping in my own bed, and not living out of a suitcase, but I am already greatly missing that wonderful family and I hate that they have to be so far away! I'll never forget what a wonderful and fun experience I had!

I think I fell in love....

I often find myself day-dreaming of this beautiful country. If I ever have the chance to make it there someday I may just think I've died and gone to heaven.

Obsession

Shoes. They are just so fun to look at, and admire, and try on, and buy, and wear. It's true.... I'm obsessed. They are one of my many downfalls. This picture doesn't even begin to show how many shoes I truly have. Since my feet have stopped growing it's hard for me to ever get rid of a pair unless they are absolutely-unforgivably-unmendably broken. It's unnatural what shoes can do for me. They can make me feel fancy, sporty, casual, comfy, playful, relaxed, even business-like. They also bring me memories of times they were worn or when/where they were purchased. Shoes have been and always will be my friend!

Devininkus, Nova Scotia Ducktolling Retriever, Charlie Arlie, DJ B, Prince Charming, Dirty D, Delvin, Beast, D-Lo, My Seeing Eye Dog, Fool, Squirrelio, Mr. Brower Sir
Whoever you happen to be at whatever moment... I need to tell you thanks for being my friend! Even though you will probably never read this, (unless you are a secret-closet-blogger-man, which I very much doubt) I just needed to write down how much I appreciate your friendship! You stepped into my life at a time when a true friend was desperately needed and I don't think I can ever thank you enough for that! You are such a caring and selfless person! You always look out for those you care for, and sometimes I worry that you caring so much for others that you don't care about yourself enough!
I'm so very grateful for all of the fun times and memories that I have been able to create with you! We've only been friends for a little over a year now, yet I feel like I've known you my whole life! Probably cause that's what best friends should feel like! I'm never afraid to truly be myself when i'm with you, and I can't thank you enough for the comfort that brings me! I am horrible at opening up to people, yet I've been able to share my biggest dreams and my greatest fears and worries with you! You know me better then anyone! When I think about it I'm very surprised that I haven't scared you away! Cause I'm definitely a crazy-weirdy at times! You've seen me at my best, you've seen me at my worst, and you've seem me everywhere in between! I'll always remember when you came and sat with me all day of everyday that I was in the hospital while no one else cared! I won't ever be able to tell you how much that meant to me!!
Unfortunately neither of us like taking pictures! (Maybe that's another reason why we get along so well!) But here are a few that I was able to find:

Boston/Fleeing to the Cape

La Jolla/Your Birthday

Visits to Lindsay and Greg

Baking your favorite strawberry lemonade cupcakes

plus some others you won't try ;)

Fenway/Love of The Red Sox

Car Trips

Lake Powell

We've been able to already experience so many fun trips, exciting adventures, and happy moments together! I know I could list a thousand more fun/favorite things we've done!

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

-Dr. Suess.

Thanks for not minding who I am and what I have to say Devin! You mean the world to me!!