tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12919642304526455912024-02-19T06:03:59.474-07:00I'm NOT Short..Just FUN Size!Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-29754477720419484042011-08-25T13:04:00.006-06:002011-08-25T13:29:34.541-06:00First DAY of Culinary School..or rather the 'Estranged Brother' of Culinary Schools<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Today was the first day of classes for me..</span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">FINALLY!</span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">After all the "talk" I've done the last few years about going into culinary school, today I officially was able to start! I dont know WHY it took me SO LONG to go back..but I'm glad that I was able to pull myself out of the 'slump', and get back to finishing my degree! </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I decided to go to SLCC and get my Associates of Applied Science, and afterwards transfer over to Utah Valley University for my Bachelors in Hospitality, with an emphasis in Culinary Arts. </span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I was so nervous the night before! Worried if the other students in the class would have way more experience than me, being asked what I do for a living (aka nothing), or if I had professional experience in the kitchen. So those thoughts gave me a night of tossing and turning...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">(oh and the thought of learning from Utah's OWN version of Bravo TV's host and judge of <span style="font-style: italic;">TOP CHEF</span>, Padma Lakshmi..)</span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Boy was I EVER WRONG!!</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"></span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">As I entered the classroom, lets just say it was somewhat of a 'culture shock'. I was expecting potential chefs like I've watched on <span style="font-style: italic;">Top Chef</span>, or even the <span style="font-style: italic;">Food Network</span>. Instead, lets just say they looked like they never graduated High School. Is this what going to a 'Community College' is all about? I dont remember ANYONE like that while I was attending the University of Utah. So I was completely beside myself with disappointment! </span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Don't get me wrong, I wasnt expecting fashion models, or Giada de Leurentis look-alikes...</span>
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<br />"MOZZARELLLAHH"
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I was just hoping for a more prestigious atmosphere I suppose. But clearly it wont be like that at all. So much for 'TOP CHEF', more like 'REJECT CHEF'. I can already imagine I am in for a VERY LONG semester! </span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I am excited though to learn how to make meringues and macaroons!! Just not in the same group as the girl who came up to me and said, "I've NEVER baked before...have you?" </span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">OH BOY! (and not in a good way)</span>
<br />Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-58434011340910846622011-07-30T00:34:00.004-06:002011-07-30T02:00:04.469-06:00New Passion<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recently I have come to realize that I have an EXTREME passion for gaming! No not video gaming, although it is one of my favorite past times depending on the game (PixelJunk Monsters!!) BUT I am talking about board games!! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ever since my younger brother Aaron, aka </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://rabidmilkman.blogspot.com/">The Rabid Milkman</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, received Settlers of Cataan 4th edition for Christmas 2005, I've grown to love strategy games! Granted it took me awhile to figure out the games mechanics to actually win, I really enjoy the intense competition thats involved and the concept of earning points through trading with other players, expanding your settlements/cities, and acquiring points through each action. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I'm not here to write a review for Settlers, but just wanting to share where my passion began, and has evolved since then! </span><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">Agricola</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Okg0luu9o_Sp9A9cYuiFGPkTuLyRV71cMx6sdHf5Kup8i7wHhcoSf5z9ARNXAncQuFlkNCUlDbv750L4LP2Rqh3vtY7X5vxEUDE6GXYwZmfQQERTF_-g6k3qH8qk4DcvbXdrbJWlgpcY/s1600/xp4.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Okg0luu9o_Sp9A9cYuiFGPkTuLyRV71cMx6sdHf5Kup8i7wHhcoSf5z9ARNXAncQuFlkNCUlDbv750L4LP2Rqh3vtY7X5vxEUDE6GXYwZmfQQERTF_-g6k3qH8qk4DcvbXdrbJWlgpcY/s400/xp4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Another farming-type strategy game, somewhat similar in dynamic to Settlers, but with a lot more components. Didn't hit off so well with my brother and his wife, but I intend to continue to play it otherwise, and enjoy every minute of it!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">From there I purchased a strategy card game...</span></span></span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Citadels</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHcZWUmovrvzTzR9AcTPPxuTnz2SwhQ-xzRrwmkQWm1jKV99h7nEg131RnhlZrMrzDMDHOCLIL2nuoqqS8-YjkNwK-v_9IWqRh_6UWx_QOnzGe_nq0NL3tT9g65Dlpuddi3hy2fVWwW4I/s1600/xp5.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHcZWUmovrvzTzR9AcTPPxuTnz2SwhQ-xzRrwmkQWm1jKV99h7nEg131RnhlZrMrzDMDHOCLIL2nuoqqS8-YjkNwK-v_9IWqRh_6UWx_QOnzGe_nq0NL3tT9g65Dlpuddi3hy2fVWwW4I/s400/xp5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">You </span></span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">seek to build a collection of districts worth from one to eight points. Once someone has built eight districts, the game is over after that round ends, and the player with the highest total value wins. However, to facilitate the process (and make the game interesting), players sequentially choose a character from a rapidly dwindling pool of eight each turn. The characters give players special abilities for the turn. Very fun and exciting to play! </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With this growing enjoyment for games, I became a member of <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://boardgamegeek.com/">BoardGameGeek</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> </span>and have been following a few of the games that have peeked my interest. One of those being, </span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Merchants and Marauders. </span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylWpusXIkewi7j8mxJpv9QV24NibVeB6dN_uBtyd7e30USwNiZ4yNMSU6jPBD2sgnSaNMnIs2e-k81OoGcidKw-dDJOFvBLs9N46fwHfSQt0AOfWXy5Iyaq3qldf3c-pZ5NQxan4BZMDQ/s1600/xp3.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylWpusXIkewi7j8mxJpv9QV24NibVeB6dN_uBtyd7e30USwNiZ4yNMSU6jPBD2sgnSaNMnIs2e-k81OoGcidKw-dDJOFvBLs9N46fwHfSQt0AOfWXy5Iyaq3qldf3c-pZ5NQxan4BZMDQ/s400/xp3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"></span></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Its a pirate-themed game, where you live the life of an influential merchant or a dreaded pirate in the Caribbean. Seek your fortune through trade, rumor hunting, missions, and of course, plundering. The game features a unique trade system and a thematic combat system, allowing for critical decisions and intense excitement. Modify your ship, buy impressive vessels, load deadly special ammunition and hire specialist crew members. Who doesn't love a pirate game? I currently own Pirates Cove, so when I read the review for M&M on BGG, I had to add it to my growing collection! I still have yet to actually play the game-just because my "gaming group" so to speak is quite limited-but I hopefully intend to do so this weekend. </span></span>This also gives me an excuse to break out my Jack Sparrow costume lol.<br /><br />The most recent games I've been reviewing are<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cyclades</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWDTA21rn9VqwhH56jdEv_t_a2ruC9emMOGsPLHOblLChLUEBW8tTgGgP7vvJWdhwfP9fNeZnAuoUnPqg_4RIXPWu1SP6mJE_vcDh_SOu45q-Y-NWgw_0MdWCKbjh6r71Xe5rADCS7LBf/s1600/xp6.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWDTA21rn9VqwhH56jdEv_t_a2ruC9emMOGsPLHOblLChLUEBW8tTgGgP7vvJWdhwfP9fNeZnAuoUnPqg_4RIXPWu1SP6mJE_vcDh_SOu45q-Y-NWgw_0MdWCKbjh6r71Xe5rADCS7LBf/s400/xp6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ninjato</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLK3-bUVbf0mNyTBGZr4QAcR9VQQg9ZmmoXYHVQOtR4_vJq0aMjaHsmw_tE7VIBgoLuRFy3feAbIyCl1Pl4I11iosfQIOZGY4JsF0LFgVsdG4JWiiRx46PLPvRhDUMNPvlO5JbtEjLRWk/s1600/xp7.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLK3-bUVbf0mNyTBGZr4QAcR9VQQg9ZmmoXYHVQOtR4_vJq0aMjaHsmw_tE7VIBgoLuRFy3feAbIyCl1Pl4I11iosfQIOZGY4JsF0LFgVsdG4JWiiRx46PLPvRhDUMNPvlO5JbtEjLRWk/s400/xp7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />(another reason to come dressed up as a stealthy ninja!)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Quarriors<br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDaSP6KZwsCNsZUqOwXgJGfzRzdVo7-P7TCgOlTRQ6gi_seYRI7fYtyDEZHccmD_czwKOUXsT3wrxcleNzGPGv2uIXDRLeBnm_32WA-Vqw6WLtfSlHqTtryhnR7bQGlG6GltfBgmUZCMn/s1600/xp8.jpg"><img style="width: 417px; height: 211px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDaSP6KZwsCNsZUqOwXgJGfzRzdVo7-P7TCgOlTRQ6gi_seYRI7fYtyDEZHccmD_czwKOUXsT3wrxcleNzGPGv2uIXDRLeBnm_32WA-Vqw6WLtfSlHqTtryhnR7bQGlG6GltfBgmUZCMn/s400/xp8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />I am just in complete amazement with all the gamers out there who have collected a ton of these types of games and built a gaming empire!! I am no where near compiling a gaming blog, but would like to eventually, just to introduce the recent games I have come to grow and love playing! However, my fan base, I'm afraid, isn't one inclusive of hardcore gamers. I hope to find a group of individuals that can get together at least once a month to try out a few of these games with me!! If youre interested, PLEASE APPLY! Lol.<br /><br />I am most likely screaming "GEEK" right now with this most recent post, but call it what you may, but youre missing out!<br /><br /><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"></span></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-42699816051957347092011-07-25T00:44:00.005-06:002011-07-25T01:08:41.181-06:00Un-COMFORT Zone<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I'm starting to think I am keeping this blog just for my own sanity, and benefit. Its starting to seem more and more like a journal to me, which I've grown up with, and I've made sure to write whenever I was inspired, or when I didn't want to forget a special memory, a specific instance in my life, that I could always look back on and smile. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I hope you're not reading this to be inspired lol, because I haven't been much of an inspiration to myself lately. I've always been meaning to make a change, but right now I think I'm stuck in a 'comfort zone' of some sort, and cant seem to get out of it. I've compiled a list below of HAPPY and UNHAPPY things going on, in my life right now. Hoping that it'll make me think harder about changing the things I am able to change, and ultimately move on to a better place. I don't like others feeling sorry for me, and so before this starts to become one of those posts, I will just cut to the chase...</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HAPPY</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. My neices and nephew</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. My family</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We have our moments, but I really love the time we spend together and the laughs and memories we share!! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. My dogs</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4. My friends</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (who continue to inspire me to become a better person!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5. Being LDS</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">UNHAPPY</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. My relationship with God. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. My job</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. My struggle to get somewhere in life</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4. Dating-or lack thereof</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5. Knowing that Im in a comfort zone, and cant seem to GET OUT!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You'd think if you were able to recognize those things that are making you unhappy, you'd be able to FIX THEM! Right?? Well I don't know how well that works for everyone else, because I've known for awhile now about the unhappy things above, and can't seem to figure out how to make any changes. I think my mind just likes to recognize them, and then immediately put them on the back burner and deal with them later...only later never comes around...but when it does, out of the blue-it goes RIGHT back to the back of my mind where it has been for the passed 6 months. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Clearly I'm at a loss with myself.</span><br /></div></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-53473024565617321462011-06-22T23:10:00.004-06:002011-06-22T23:26:27.346-06:00Nostalgia TearsIts been awhile since I've posted...but I'm beginning to realize that the better posts are the ones that inspire you to write.<br /><br />This is one of those moments..<br /><br />Today I had a case of the nostalgia tears. I most likely made up that word, so dont go scrambling through Webster's looking for the definition.<br /><br />It all began this afternoon, when I met a really influential, amazing friend for lunch. This lunch was different from all the other lunches we've had, because it was to be our last (for now.) She has been offered a job in Ohio, and will be moving within the coming week.<br /><br />I never thought she would move. She's been here for the past 10 years. Grew up in Logan, and went to the University of Utah, where we met, 7 years ago. I've always admired her as a person, and she inspired me each and everyday! Now that she is moving on to bigger and better things, I began finding myself losing those memories we've shared, and that I've held onto for so long. As we said our goodbyes, I promised myself I wouldn't be emotional, and we parted with the best wishes for one another in our lives to come. As I approached my car, I started to cry. I was losing someone important to me, and I couldnt handle it. I will always remember the good times we've shared, and hope that she does too.<br /><br />Later this evening, I was taking the trash to the street. We're repainting our entire interior of the house, and our couches, which we've had for 10 years, are sitting outside, waiting to be hauled off to the dump to make room for new ones. I lost it again, and started crying. I began to wonder what was wrong with me. I didnt want the couches to go anywhere!! So many memories surrounded these couches, such as the previous homes we lived in, more memories where these couches were apart of my life! We had them before my parents got separated, before my younger brother got married, and before my sister moved away. Now they were to be out of our home forever. Taking the precious memories with them.<br /><br />I clearly dont like to say goodbye. I just dont know why moving on is an essential part of life. I just wish time could stand still, and the memories never fade. I'm losing my friends to new jobs, a marriage, and I am the only one still in the same position I was when I first met them.<br /><br />If I dont figure out what it'll take to move forward...I probably never will. Hopefully I can find a way, and find the comfort and love in the end.Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-42745122412470200332011-04-19T00:58:00.004-06:002011-04-19T01:02:19.584-06:00Day 14 A Song That Makes YOU Cry..<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rfxqW9QwOSI?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="295"></iframe><br /><br /><br />If you know me..you know that I wear my heart on my sleeve, (Others however, may suggest otherwise...) and I like to think that I am 'in-touch" with my emotions. I've been one to cry out of nowhere, either out of complete gratitude, appreciation, love, heartache, or just because!<br /><br />One thing that ALWAYS gets the water works flowing is, Josh Groban's song, "Remember When It Rained." The first time I was introduced to this song, I immediately became emotionally attached. There is NEVER a moment that goes by, that I dont get teary eyed. I LOVE this song because of how emotional it makes me feel. Just take a minute and listen to the lyrics, and I bet towards the end, you too will be reaching for the kleenex. One of these days, I will be able to see it performed LIVE!<br /><br /><br />Tears for YOU that will NOT die..In the Water I REMAIN..Running down...Running down..Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-19057343577600167642011-04-14T23:36:00.005-06:002011-04-16T14:20:54.682-06:00Day 13: Photo of Someone You'd Like to TRADE PLACES with for A DAY!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P8WQGvYgBWpfEiLsjfTIhXkF3L64s0z8cUG07pm2cSZdK9do_8ecjEfZTxc-q3zy_gQqzDeWVY19_xFMWJibbtVTb7f7S8DMtIvcI2h26qR3CEk4WyvxPjapB_MwN1gSvlkHubShTZXJ/s1600/orli33.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 457px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6P8WQGvYgBWpfEiLsjfTIhXkF3L64s0z8cUG07pm2cSZdK9do_8ecjEfZTxc-q3zy_gQqzDeWVY19_xFMWJibbtVTb7f7S8DMtIvcI2h26qR3CEk4WyvxPjapB_MwN1gSvlkHubShTZXJ/s320/orli33.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596278874324915602" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="file:///C:/Users/Shay/Pictures/OBsessed/orli33.jpg" alt="" /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br />Who WOULDN'T wish they were in this position?! You'd think since I have NO CLUE how to swim, I would've chosen a more, conservative photo..perhaps something on land perhaps? I am captivated by the beautiful ocean, and the waves spashing against the surfboard! I've always secretly wished I knew how to surf! It would just be an added bonus if Orlando Bloom happened to be my instructor..since this is HIM riding the waves! Legolas can do EVERYTHING!! </span><br /></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-7814972877117647382011-04-11T22:49:00.006-06:002011-04-11T23:09:31.593-06:00Day 12 Some THINGS You Are OCD About..<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Ok so for some reason, my pictures didnt turn out, so I had to change the title of this particular post (at least until I can figure out how to get the pictures to load correctly.) </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">First of all, just THINKING about WHAT to write, is making me have anxiety. LOL. Hopefully you wont feel that way afterwards.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> No matter how HARD I try, I cannot seem to STOP biting my nails. I have done it since childhood, and have always told myself that I need to quit! I consider it my "tobacco." You'd think they would've developed a patch of some kind for the nail-biters out there..if they did, I would have my entire body covered in them! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> I have to have my hair colored at LEAST every two weeks. As soon as I notice the color fading, I immediately schedule an appointment. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I cannot wear socks that have holes in them, nor am I able to continue wearing my socks if I happen to step in water of any kind..I DESPISE WET SOCKS!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I constantly use lip balm for my lips. There is nothing worse than a woman seeing a guy with chapped lips-ESPECIALLY ME! If my lips are even the slightest dry, I am on a mission to find my lip balm right away! Cannot stand chapped lips. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> If we ever happen to go see a movie together in the theaters, and you TALK during the movie...dont be offended if I "SHUSH" you. There is nothing worse than people talking during a movie that you paid $8.50 for. If you wanted to talk, why did you accept my invitation to go see a movie?! Please let me know if you feel the same way, just so I know that I'm not a complete and total jerk. Thanks.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> I can only have soup on a COLD day. No soups when the temperature is above 60 degrees.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I cannot stand it when someone will send me a text message, and after I send a reply, they decide NOT to reply. This is RIGHT up there with TALKING during at the movies..so if you want to text me, expect to text until we consider the conversation finished.</span><br /><br /><br /></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-33321150950516964912011-03-10T17:31:00.002-07:002011-03-10T17:38:53.427-07:00Day 11 Pictures Taken Of ME Recently..<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I'm not the type of person to take personal pictures of myself..so when the chance comes to be in a picture, I mostly groan and just oblige the individual taking the photo. There is nothing far more worse than a bad photo! Just see for yourself..</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmLia0xZfIK33Y6lY3nFVFOQGX9FCg00Gy3QbYNiaL2u7Mf_NAtQZ0_KnmkqW48jkzbTb_wnNu-W0O9kEisR9dl-WNFTweToEV3G5XPnHyjJHVI-EqTZrQnLqhtrtDFGd1_X3demtWnjK/s1600/021.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmLia0xZfIK33Y6lY3nFVFOQGX9FCg00Gy3QbYNiaL2u7Mf_NAtQZ0_KnmkqW48jkzbTb_wnNu-W0O9kEisR9dl-WNFTweToEV3G5XPnHyjJHVI-EqTZrQnLqhtrtDFGd1_X3demtWnjK/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgIqRxupTSmzRXlyFzLSOKA7idNkqFBEoR92KcwEpnJ3b39RKSkynirgxQKKOSHfzZeTIll_QVVxJix36_haVGhVcAlDWtnQpt2j6xxiFDGc5cc236RgFOb5-ve6s5SSymAN7OVU3r_KD/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="width: 291px; height: 388px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgIqRxupTSmzRXlyFzLSOKA7idNkqFBEoR92KcwEpnJ3b39RKSkynirgxQKKOSHfzZeTIll_QVVxJix36_haVGhVcAlDWtnQpt2j6xxiFDGc5cc236RgFOb5-ve6s5SSymAN7OVU3r_KD/s400/027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHl6eQdoUSKmpWro8Qak-jeiGfD-lCOR0U6hbzzqZgcdOmS6ABHSfbjCsYyx7fKryDAfainJ4irK2recI_3bXaDuKB9tSIp2miAsLp5CHapuDRtZa4DGqlH1aS2dutcbgzujrQ0PQK6jnd/s1600/021.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHl6eQdoUSKmpWro8Qak-jeiGfD-lCOR0U6hbzzqZgcdOmS6ABHSfbjCsYyx7fKryDAfainJ4irK2recI_3bXaDuKB9tSIp2miAsLp5CHapuDRtZa4DGqlH1aS2dutcbgzujrQ0PQK6jnd/s400/021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W4nQO_t9R_qgu-RXFxitl2z04EIAVCe07PXPDKzxOIPDZmU3y6ovr5mkRhec54u_g7TXq4dTV1epKu1AVj5oSCp8pInsKRpHwX1uo99isJMpgCIqIhW4g_syCOaoDSG8nEvYaX4PE1dF/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W4nQO_t9R_qgu-RXFxitl2z04EIAVCe07PXPDKzxOIPDZmU3y6ovr5mkRhec54u_g7TXq4dTV1epKu1AVj5oSCp8pInsKRpHwX1uo99isJMpgCIqIhW4g_syCOaoDSG8nEvYaX4PE1dF/s400/DSC_0030.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-83940824554041590362011-03-08T17:30:00.002-07:002011-03-08T17:36:54.531-07:00Day 10 Pictures Taken 10 Years AgoI currently do not own a scanner, so I just posted some of the pics that I had from my younger brothers computer. Not to sound conceded or anything, but I was quite adorable when I was younger..and still am!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW70RuRCNyrkQmzCxaQwZfgVDUJnbnRelx04TZLL7t2r7mZfUy9nQukV_qaBZJ8pJtJYkQtph2yMVXzzcH9eX2NppyP0-ZX68JdgAgaiT5Yv8ClorYfcRZapDHl7-lleoeBByBPlwKfT26/s1600/me29.jpg"><img style="width: 427px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW70RuRCNyrkQmzCxaQwZfgVDUJnbnRelx04TZLL7t2r7mZfUy9nQukV_qaBZJ8pJtJYkQtph2yMVXzzcH9eX2NppyP0-ZX68JdgAgaiT5Yv8ClorYfcRZapDHl7-lleoeBByBPlwKfT26/s400/me29.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdDDlLzliLlQYOSP8UbGhREu4EgqbLUdObi_byXoontcJ69hGeXpVwdKPSRZUOb3alyQKGrA8EMaNuSY4Jetxk7O_fv1IZwFHHzGbRvB9zW7Mhu00g0pPopnEJSBBBnbgBXSkYygvQ9q6/s1600/me.0.23.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdDDlLzliLlQYOSP8UbGhREu4EgqbLUdObi_byXoontcJ69hGeXpVwdKPSRZUOb3alyQKGrA8EMaNuSY4Jetxk7O_fv1IZwFHHzGbRvB9zW7Mhu00g0pPopnEJSBBBnbgBXSkYygvQ9q6/s400/me.0.23.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDuQDYE6BJiYnG9J0DSeL022r_wb9QObyeQJCblTFlx8JjEAYOJMgLapZq-qmBSSQciyVv3Xut67PlYbKhM9VIkurh-SCikyOuj3NSaIfAdysGkekYguRX8WTCd8N2OUwL4hGvoCVxEOb/s1600/me.0.55.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDuQDYE6BJiYnG9J0DSeL022r_wb9QObyeQJCblTFlx8JjEAYOJMgLapZq-qmBSSQciyVv3Xut67PlYbKhM9VIkurh-SCikyOuj3NSaIfAdysGkekYguRX8WTCd8N2OUwL4hGvoCVxEOb/s400/me.0.55.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifROFPLwrBvM3ZGWBb1rVbekJ0aUCBlvWE_CL1xYNfHOfCtcYbeHtFVVwD0-ZU_bvY9SxrL6JEwjySvnGsky2ztBzjQSCtCM4IoEClposWfUfv7TCiQa4jeAvSxek5wi2ozidWdWjnX9yi/s1600/me11.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifROFPLwrBvM3ZGWBb1rVbekJ0aUCBlvWE_CL1xYNfHOfCtcYbeHtFVVwD0-ZU_bvY9SxrL6JEwjySvnGsky2ztBzjQSCtCM4IoEClposWfUfv7TCiQa4jeAvSxek5wi2ozidWdWjnX9yi/s400/me11.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEUhAMA3Ks6svc8os4tGaVPoHpw4lRO6ZwLMSf5bkA-fmJk9txSk35SSQWRi44WvuiDNTZYjmB7LOM8yillxR0SrO2jT1RV5-UXHRuhCDvZB6WNIqBK-KeC4a0gJWQPQVmgyqtxcJvLWn/s1600/bros.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEUhAMA3Ks6svc8os4tGaVPoHpw4lRO6ZwLMSf5bkA-fmJk9txSk35SSQWRi44WvuiDNTZYjmB7LOM8yillxR0SrO2jT1RV5-UXHRuhCDvZB6WNIqBK-KeC4a0gJWQPQVmgyqtxcJvLWn/s400/bros.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-40945347275797830672011-03-08T17:15:00.003-07:002011-03-08T17:28:18.791-07:00Day 9 Pet Peeves<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Sorry if the list below, consists of certain actions that you find yourself doing, but know that I am able to look past it, because were such great friends! If we werent, then you would know about it. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmgDU6LUya3tlJ17aIzt10eUVZODbocpvrvWqNVg5SwNoIOWy2LwdtMKoLu0kRK5AoDfKRXR-UWFEP3-nlqcYWRfF0nBoSXeXE6cQwNQlUAj2SlNtX_hPbQojta6co6C_f1oW-XGTbwfC/s1600/me01.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmgDU6LUya3tlJ17aIzt10eUVZODbocpvrvWqNVg5SwNoIOWy2LwdtMKoLu0kRK5AoDfKRXR-UWFEP3-nlqcYWRfF0nBoSXeXE6cQwNQlUAj2SlNtX_hPbQojta6co6C_f1oW-XGTbwfC/s400/me01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Wet Socks</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Expressing bodily functions IN PUBLIC</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Garments showing through a SHORT SKIRT, or a man's SHORT tee</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Arrogance and One being pretentious<br /></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Ignorance/Close Minded<br /></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Rush Hour Traffic</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>LONG Lines</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Strangers feeling like its OK to call me "buddy," or "champ"</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>People talking during movies that I paid $10 for..</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Feeling like you need to carry on a conversation with a cashier while there are other people in line waiting to get on with their lives..<br /></li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>HOT DOGS! CORN DOGS! UGHHHHHHHHHHH!</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><li>Slow waiters/waitresses at restaurants<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I think I've said enough..</span><br /></div></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-55686918188648573872011-03-08T16:44:00.003-07:002011-03-08T17:13:21.677-07:00Day 8 Something I CRAVE!Some would say I CRAVE attention...but thats not true! There may have been a time in my life where I lived and breathed attention, but I like to think I have grown past that phase. So instead of another post dedicated to MYSELF and the unspoken attention, I dedicate this to the things I find myself thinking about, at least once a day..enjoy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmjRF1IMTyxD00davbTWnoO1DhG04Fj4YS8DfECOD4zFIQ_dR17WTYn1EhWZ4j9b5_m_mJ2qwdr9U6ijUw4TQIhGQ5vmtjMTZM43SG9FApiU8h13ks8ZIa1q6SohcTOa0E75RhhqL3Ek7/s1600/cupcakes.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmjRF1IMTyxD00davbTWnoO1DhG04Fj4YS8DfECOD4zFIQ_dR17WTYn1EhWZ4j9b5_m_mJ2qwdr9U6ijUw4TQIhGQ5vmtjMTZM43SG9FApiU8h13ks8ZIa1q6SohcTOa0E75RhhqL3Ek7/s400/cupcakes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cupcakes!!</span><br /><br />I am constantly trying to expand on my baking skills, and the art of the cupcake is one of them. You wouldn't think so, but a lot goes into making the PERFECT cupcake! My friend Jess' cupcakes are what I imagine Martha Stewart's cupcakes would taste like.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaYdvrvgHj0xV79R151ZvhuOUKkM07IyNGUkHVs64GORUL9HUYo3sCM3iewkhayf4k-0L5eFkAlap2SO4gyar66vgOFXtSyduCt67gYcVx0w8F_K2v2siK2t5-_XUTopJEdkT_nzf-TXJp/s1600/shrimp.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaYdvrvgHj0xV79R151ZvhuOUKkM07IyNGUkHVs64GORUL9HUYo3sCM3iewkhayf4k-0L5eFkAlap2SO4gyar66vgOFXtSyduCt67gYcVx0w8F_K2v2siK2t5-_XUTopJEdkT_nzf-TXJp/s400/shrimp.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Seafood</span><br /><br />I dont think I could every have a relationship with a woman who DIDN'T LOVE seafood as much as I do. I consider this a major deal breaker!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xXp00D5EVLcfB4xq5o2yRnAgyDcsz9Hx_8Is7IeR9YAJ3MBGcOGP22cjlyiR32c4suCPvbDiNf7uPX639Noyt6dgijACYkWlcQA_0nsfAL3yLW27EL0eZkj4x-N4bwz_8f7TXxrr-G0b/s1600/anime.jpg"><img style="width: 427px; height: 341px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xXp00D5EVLcfB4xq5o2yRnAgyDcsz9Hx_8Is7IeR9YAJ3MBGcOGP22cjlyiR32c4suCPvbDiNf7uPX639Noyt6dgijACYkWlcQA_0nsfAL3yLW27EL0eZkj4x-N4bwz_8f7TXxrr-G0b/s400/anime.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Anime</span><br />This picture says it all. I love japanese animation. No, not ALL of it, so you can cut me some slack. I am not a complete nerd for anime, but I do have my favorites. Its hard to say that this is also a possible deal breaker for my "wifey-to-be," but it would be nice to have someone to share it with!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXd8c7SWcuewjHFmIP_ip1lbkladgmfDgmlBE7QMMVd4W4rdVh5ua_VeMB8mSnVpJSnzSLi61FafSIRzWbbK1qgQU4aXMowv_eqUcAQYc-hrtknKevqoiyFzD2vJXHo5vU1KVqx4nJUtve/s1600/tc.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXd8c7SWcuewjHFmIP_ip1lbkladgmfDgmlBE7QMMVd4W4rdVh5ua_VeMB8mSnVpJSnzSLi61FafSIRzWbbK1qgQU4aXMowv_eqUcAQYc-hrtknKevqoiyFzD2vJXHo5vU1KVqx4nJUtve/s400/tc.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfwiAjzUhH5tXmefycKGlPF_uRw36l69UQ2aQbGftPUtXN0uLhrPWH8jQuWhI2W36XfPHKetu8YN1Qjiy_5sbbdEzbM0NmQbQ9fXJnAyf5n8AqcDMP29VkWFsqdVr0eWQvdhHGdmMezS_/s1600/rai.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfwiAjzUhH5tXmefycKGlPF_uRw36l69UQ2aQbGftPUtXN0uLhrPWH8jQuWhI2W36XfPHKetu8YN1Qjiy_5sbbdEzbM0NmQbQ9fXJnAyf5n8AqcDMP29VkWFsqdVr0eWQvdhHGdmMezS_/s400/rai.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VN9Z8KdOlX-3f3gPBHHd63H_Lvd3ZgJY6GPCHaTmJs69vWgq07IHJjt92eUplG9fBUshpRavHvlJ1mb3Suz1uNpyAPpume51-ktSmX3knKoGBiV5Eu1tNkkkoBE8IF3NkYJkGPQ8Bt3Y/s1600/survivor.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VN9Z8KdOlX-3f3gPBHHd63H_Lvd3ZgJY6GPCHaTmJs69vWgq07IHJjt92eUplG9fBUshpRavHvlJ1mb3Suz1uNpyAPpume51-ktSmX3knKoGBiV5Eu1tNkkkoBE8IF3NkYJkGPQ8Bt3Y/s400/survivor.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wednesday Night Television!</span><br /><br />I never thought I would LOVE the middle of the week as much as I have! Its the night of reality tv that I look forward too. I am OBSESSED! My week isn't complete without my Wednesday "pick me up," it seems to get me over the hump to an incredible weekend!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWFHHkHeEtZgewyY1PFkUo-Y5xbyynuwkymD4JvHzsQTpqzGuUqV04uKDy0MsdttqWoP8W8qXlhvCWn0yBCE_oKR0J45n11aM0RQbMcTjuRZYuV8itb95IkBKwHsMXi5srIwyVoLtQen2/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG"><img style="width: 430px; height: 288px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWFHHkHeEtZgewyY1PFkUo-Y5xbyynuwkymD4JvHzsQTpqzGuUqV04uKDy0MsdttqWoP8W8qXlhvCWn0yBCE_oKR0J45n11aM0RQbMcTjuRZYuV8itb95IkBKwHsMXi5srIwyVoLtQen2/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Parties!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I try to look for ANY chance to throw a party! Mostly holidays, but for whatever reason, I always enjoy inviting a group of friends over for some great food and laughs! Most of the time, we play Bunco. If you haven't played this intense dice game, let me know! So I can invite you to the next gathering! </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-9099394520128262222011-03-08T16:35:00.002-07:002011-03-08T16:42:20.135-07:00Day 7 Favorite Piece of Art<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I've always enjoyed art. Whether it was a particular painting, drawing, or musical. But one of my favorite pieces of art, is by LDS artist Greg Olsen. Forever and Ever, (the name of the painting below) has always held a special place in my heart. Whether I reflect upon the love the Savior has for his children, or the compassion he holds in his heart for each one of us. I can't help but feel the spirit each time I gaze upon the love shown in this painting. Touches me everytime! </span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipI-gLClFX9qoAzs6YM5zZzaY0nAN7tx0SxqnRPnxbNGrA8si8yRXtM-O_Iy24h-xVTn6pPcllTidPLFmmDoSktin947UwoZpfzmgME7K9C1gDZFobMwRbpdGmwjfH5cRp39xdlGBz3RVt/s1600/jesus.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipI-gLClFX9qoAzs6YM5zZzaY0nAN7tx0SxqnRPnxbNGrA8si8yRXtM-O_Iy24h-xVTn6pPcllTidPLFmmDoSktin947UwoZpfzmgME7K9C1gDZFobMwRbpdGmwjfH5cRp39xdlGBz3RVt/s400/jesus.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-17341042526436377592011-03-08T16:02:00.003-07:002011-03-08T16:34:27.608-07:00Day 6 The 3 F's...Fun Facts About Phyllis aka ME<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Confused? Well I had to get your attention somehow, right? Well below I compiled a list of FUN FACTS according to ME...about none other than, ME! Its my blog of course, so who would you expect? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">First off..Phyllis..</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Not the charming, middle aged, woman on the Office..but Phyllis Diller. Famous actress from back in the day. No I'm not a fan, but rather my friends think my laugh is exactly identical to hers. Go watch Disney Pixar's, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">A Bug's Life</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">, and listen to the queen ant, (voiced by Phyllis D) and you'll see apparently what they're talking about. Personally, I dont see the connection, but it seems to get a good laugh out of them, whenever I humor them with my charming chortle. Not something I like to share with people...but there ya go.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">#2 My Memory</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I never thought I had the greatest memory, but recently I've been able to relate specific instances in my life, while with friends, and recount every single, intricate detail that happened in that moment in time. Don't ask me why, or how, but it just happens. I've also been the type of person, who would come across a smell in the air while outside, or anywhere in my travels, and recall the FIRST time I smelled that same exact fragrance. Usually they were moments when I was most happy, excited, or had the best memories. Be it freshly mowed grass, the outside air after a spring rain, or the smell of the salty sea. I've only met one other person who can understand what thats like, and it seems unique and unbelievable to others. I don't know how to explain it. But if you happen to experience the same thing, please let me know so I dont think I need to institutionalize myself. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">#3 Just Keep Swimming...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Currently I am now 30 years old, and STILL to this day, if you were to throw me into the deep end of the kiddie pool..I would drown. I can't swim for the life of me. My parents tried to teach me while I was in 6th grade, and I learned the monkey, airplane, soldier..but thats as far as it got. I never went back after the lessons were over.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">#4 Modern Day Stan Lee..</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Ok, so who am I to say that I am a "Modern Day Stan Lee?" For those of you unfamiliar with who Stan is, he is an amazing, epic, comic book artist from back in the day, who created the majority of Marvel super heroes. Not to say I have rescued a small child from a burning building or a damsel in distress...but while growing up I would draw my own super hero comics. I actually got pretty involved with it and actually created an entire world, that revolved around a specific group of animals called </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Mercury Knights</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">. I'm too embarrassed to say this, but the comics are all locked away in a fire proof safe, and most likely will not be revealed to the rest of the world. Sorry to disappoint. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">#5 Home Movies..</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">You probably have some home movies that were filmed throughout your childhood, and perhaps you may not. The first time I got my very own video camera was Christmas of '97. I was SO excited! My brothers and I would wrangle our friends into these shows that we would tape, and I'm still surprised that theyre still friends of mine, to this day. It began with CCS NEWS, the first initials of my older brother, our friend Colin, and myself. The highlights included made up facts about celebrities, Nike shoes, athletes, sports, and cooking spin offs. It became a regular activity that we would do over the weekend or school breaks. After I got into my junior/senior year of high school, the films evolved into music videos. We would make up an entire choreographed dance routine, while lip synching to a variety of songs. I would LOVE more than anything to post a few clips of them here, but can't seem to figure out how to do so, without any legal repercussions from my peers. </span>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-41606927617802441452011-03-08T15:47:00.003-07:002011-03-08T16:01:27.086-07:00Day 5 Favorite Quotes..or lack OF<span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">I've never been much of a QUOTE person..unless it was off of one of my favorite movies, television shows or lyrics in music. I've always struggled with that question in a job interview, "Whats your favorite quote?" Mostly it only seemed to come up while applying for a job on campus, and I always thought, "So this is pertinent to you deciding whether or not to hire me?!" </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">I never thought I would memorize something that hit home, by a particular author, playwright, journalist, or poet. Sorry. No disrespect to those of you who live by quotes, whenever I hear something I like, I think, "Oh thats a great quote!" But dont fumble for my holly hobby notebook to jot it down in order to repeat it in the future to my future children or spouse. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">I know this probably sounds more cynical than it needs to be, but its just not my cup of coke. I admire those of you who live by quotes or are inspired by them, god bless! Inspire ME and share it next time we meet!! I will just have a lot of explaining to do when I meet God and the Celestial MONEY MAKER question is asked, "Shay, what was your favorite quote?" Oh..well..I will take HELL for $500.</span>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-6192540686795363632011-03-03T21:36:00.002-07:002011-03-03T21:42:17.348-07:00Day 4 Favorite BookSo you may think this is "cliche," but it takes alot to get me to read a book. So to spare you any excuses, let me just say that this series has captivated me from beginning to end! I've always enjoyed reading them before each film was released, and look forward to the final film to see how they bring it all together!! I may actually own a replica of a wand..but thats another story for another post.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgka504M6hvbgZ-7xz3mYIRiNF5gaTKYE8jeEkXoDvVPfsz61x1vcnxx1LnLK1EKdnBG_ft63EXY6Q4kCrgI9xtRkSSBsp6HEw9qeLTI-mKVRrRvLx-FIUYRkKqDGb1cfqr5EHul8lHk7z_/s1600/hp.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgka504M6hvbgZ-7xz3mYIRiNF5gaTKYE8jeEkXoDvVPfsz61x1vcnxx1LnLK1EKdnBG_ft63EXY6Q4kCrgI9xtRkSSBsp6HEw9qeLTI-mKVRrRvLx-FIUYRkKqDGb1cfqr5EHul8lHk7z_/s400/hp.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This volume was BY FAR my favorite of the series!<br /></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-22795362220418963432011-02-25T17:15:00.005-07:002011-02-25T19:42:06.782-07:00Day 3: 20 FAVORITE Things!Here is a list of my 20 FAVORITE things!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Disclaimer:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Items listed below are subject to change without notice.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br />#1. My NEICES!! I may be a bit biased, but pretty sure they are the cutest little girls to walk the face of the earth!! I love spending time with them!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAvw2PzcACthrch4PBCNaOMNV5zns9a92S1bFc8WvIlID-FyIpTHZpndcfGfesR3a-EZf5RNqGg4nx9CBoTcJOoXjA0xf2hGF0DJUE8O2FPzH63G1z_5AGL0X8eqCbjWCakhl4PR-Oj4R/s1600/_MG_5950.jpg"><img style="width: 255px; height: 317px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAvw2PzcACthrch4PBCNaOMNV5zns9a92S1bFc8WvIlID-FyIpTHZpndcfGfesR3a-EZf5RNqGg4nx9CBoTcJOoXjA0xf2hGF0DJUE8O2FPzH63G1z_5AGL0X8eqCbjWCakhl4PR-Oj4R/s400/_MG_5950.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1Nql7e6RgrdCABhK6jKZ7bMUlVoo-C3JrUnKd3xYmcQKqnOx-0apkfilmimB_GPSD-DljqTTMp4f7hX5mu68Cyg277ru243II1pvqFa7-2NOCmjiq6mirmFI3MCWjyfiGte_Q30TB4kE/s1600/lily12.jpg"><img style="width: 309px; height: 232px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1Nql7e6RgrdCABhK6jKZ7bMUlVoo-C3JrUnKd3xYmcQKqnOx-0apkfilmimB_GPSD-DljqTTMp4f7hX5mu68Cyg277ru243II1pvqFa7-2NOCmjiq6mirmFI3MCWjyfiGte_Q30TB4kE/s400/lily12.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />#2. Sonic Cherry Limeades!! I seemed to have quit COKE and Full Throttle energy drinks, only to now enjoy the wonderful sensation from Sonic Drive-In. Happy Hour is the DEVIL!! I dont see how I am going to be able to quit now!! MUST HAVE "EASY ICE, and EXTRA CHERRY SYRUP" otherwise it will JUST taste like plain nasty Sprite...trust me, Im addicted so I KNOW!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdlo34FVPXigywIQUk-gU41vB8dyEu5eaS7uyic8HiiGMds-_dJqBfRsqS52F_wVdRlMW6D6AH_9BrbxhdxkQZ7vay4KaGZq3cjAvRPLnv5mB7qCxJYLr5c1UHeX8Q4IybkA-7aLocI1e/s1600/cherry.jpg"><img style="width: 308px; height: 231px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdlo34FVPXigywIQUk-gU41vB8dyEu5eaS7uyic8HiiGMds-_dJqBfRsqS52F_wVdRlMW6D6AH_9BrbxhdxkQZ7vay4KaGZq3cjAvRPLnv5mB7qCxJYLr5c1UHeX8Q4IybkA-7aLocI1e/s400/cherry.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">#3. My PURPLE Nikes!! I saw these at Foot Locker and HAD to buy them! I have been getting crap from people asking me, "Are you a supporter of Kobe Bryant? Youre wearing his shoes.." No I am not a supporter, NOR am I a FAN of KB..despite the fact that they have his "signature" on them, I liked the color and how they stand out!<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TZE9ojIPvwixRc5ZqxOQ219DbMczOdKz567dxXQcWe70h18WgrcIlB3bOsp7akxJ43HLfTbte0HpeZz8HNUCwqBgHdVS78naFCR6rLInlwlQc4VY_JjxO08WjGofMH1Rv5PrbAOldVSd/s1600/170614_596220203061_29000228_33729226_5697253_o.jpg"><img style="width: 267px; height: 356px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TZE9ojIPvwixRc5ZqxOQ219DbMczOdKz567dxXQcWe70h18WgrcIlB3bOsp7akxJ43HLfTbte0HpeZz8HNUCwqBgHdVS78naFCR6rLInlwlQc4VY_JjxO08WjGofMH1Rv5PrbAOldVSd/s400/170614_596220203061_29000228_33729226_5697253_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />(Yes those are my actual legs and feet modeling the shoes..)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">#4. I could just say REALITY TV..which I CAN'T get enough of, and will probably be stoned in the town square for some of the stuff I am addicted too, but I HAD to post a few of my favorites here for you to see HOW bad it is! LOL<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXd8c7SWcuewjHFmIP_ip1lbkladgmfDgmlBE7QMMVd4W4rdVh5ua_VeMB8mSnVpJSnzSLi61FafSIRzWbbK1qgQU4aXMowv_eqUcAQYc-hrtknKevqoiyFzD2vJXHo5vU1KVqx4nJUtve/s1600/tc.jpg"><img style="width: 338px; height: 191px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXd8c7SWcuewjHFmIP_ip1lbkladgmfDgmlBE7QMMVd4W4rdVh5ua_VeMB8mSnVpJSnzSLi61FafSIRzWbbK1qgQU4aXMowv_eqUcAQYc-hrtknKevqoiyFzD2vJXHo5vU1KVqx4nJUtve/s400/tc.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAFu40Jo6kWbDlChTyBi5SvfBZ5nizHwxnkXEsdaSSF42_G7PKElvCGMCLcL4VK_ShyGKNG0sQFuPWoB_6RiBmS1Rp2PEGSS1g129cECu5ND7Gpc84YHVXEWhNlrEkhU81MuvlquM5pwe/s1600/survivor.jpg"><img style="width: 337px; height: 218px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAFu40Jo6kWbDlChTyBi5SvfBZ5nizHwxnkXEsdaSSF42_G7PKElvCGMCLcL4VK_ShyGKNG0sQFuPWoB_6RiBmS1Rp2PEGSS1g129cECu5ND7Gpc84YHVXEWhNlrEkhU81MuvlquM5pwe/s400/survivor.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQ-Gn5DHYg7JUaNNWyE6wj4DaZX1keg0kj_OT4c2pQd0qVHefwRlpOpLCKk-b2R9E7Y93f5WRv_2O7M2a2rwt355oR_FmZn0lu3nqA9qKZPgjSb09u04bDaAAqQc0M5rNepbso-kpo6t-/s1600/race.jpg"><img style="width: 337px; height: 215px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQ-Gn5DHYg7JUaNNWyE6wj4DaZX1keg0kj_OT4c2pQd0qVHefwRlpOpLCKk-b2R9E7Y93f5WRv_2O7M2a2rwt355oR_FmZn0lu3nqA9qKZPgjSb09u04bDaAAqQc0M5rNepbso-kpo6t-/s400/race.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRJwvObmscHN_D6MMti4JUQI6fOoJ8yOhY3vaR3OhGnMvOPa11b8oZ3OgGRp_pLxmwM-3d4xV58TGkl2sVBXNCHUfpsvUCDN56T1xKxry0p4R2eLDaMDBUmk_ZqRcvVoVKKZpHCWWUvgK/s1600/rceleb.jpg"><img style="width: 374px; height: 227px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRJwvObmscHN_D6MMti4JUQI6fOoJ8yOhY3vaR3OhGnMvOPa11b8oZ3OgGRp_pLxmwM-3d4xV58TGkl2sVBXNCHUfpsvUCDN56T1xKxry0p4R2eLDaMDBUmk_ZqRcvVoVKKZpHCWWUvgK/s400/rceleb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfwiAjzUhH5tXmefycKGlPF_uRw36l69UQ2aQbGftPUtXN0uLhrPWH8jQuWhI2W36XfPHKetu8YN1Qjiy_5sbbdEzbM0NmQbQ9fXJnAyf5n8AqcDMP29VkWFsqdVr0eWQvdhHGdmMezS_/s1600/rai.jpg"><img style="width: 373px; height: 262px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfwiAjzUhH5tXmefycKGlPF_uRw36l69UQ2aQbGftPUtXN0uLhrPWH8jQuWhI2W36XfPHKetu8YN1Qjiy_5sbbdEzbM0NmQbQ9fXJnAyf5n8AqcDMP29VkWFsqdVr0eWQvdhHGdmMezS_/s400/rai.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(I was skeptical about this new season with 2 completely new judges, and NO SIMON. But after watching Hollywood Week..I think I might be in it for the long haul. We'll see if I find a fav out of the contestants.)</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">#5. THUNDERSTORMS!! Yeah I had to steal this one from my friend Jessica..but its TOO good to pass up!! ESPECIALLY in the anticipation of spring!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiox41ZXO0tP6-_MKUxK48Ojo5D-RHPn0GSvdmT6i-378TcVhjdM8rjiuvSyQV0ilOmww3AM5B6n2yLy9kNnI2crSgObnPAldGKtSgxpAPsdVi27dBoruC7z9irAfEshu4eVeFvYAzZ094k/s1600/ts.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiox41ZXO0tP6-_MKUxK48Ojo5D-RHPn0GSvdmT6i-378TcVhjdM8rjiuvSyQV0ilOmww3AM5B6n2yLy9kNnI2crSgObnPAldGKtSgxpAPsdVi27dBoruC7z9irAfEshu4eVeFvYAzZ094k/s400/ts.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">#6. ANGRY BIRDS!! I never thought I would be obsessed with an iPhone app..UNTIL this! If you haven't tried it out yet..then I dont know what to tell you other than, GET IT!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_EPHWIpvIA9q4yXZanet9hNQBgk72ZIByfiRHpVd6FtLngctX_lAA7hTGftnTjsmvVIDc4sh0OkOQrhqnPouBYtVzm8YNxnpv7VieFoQ85PO3Y8gsNpVcsqDxVxyZs2d7CS5IBEOukqS/s1600/ab.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_EPHWIpvIA9q4yXZanet9hNQBgk72ZIByfiRHpVd6FtLngctX_lAA7hTGftnTjsmvVIDc4sh0OkOQrhqnPouBYtVzm8YNxnpv7VieFoQ85PO3Y8gsNpVcsqDxVxyZs2d7CS5IBEOukqS/s400/ab.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">#7. My 2003 Spyder Eclipse! I love having the top down during the warm weather while driving, there is nothing else that can compare to the overwhelming bliss you can find as the air is blowing on your face and the sun shining above! I never thought I would be so lucky!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iFypNG9i_AUJh6vfh8ivTaou8z8xg6Uq5qqtifKPWNittADLWdFqFyrf3vFRCOli54Uhtny0gi5FPnYjQniiqCfoDYbHWl7Adlgzn8WznBG02IfQ6KW0yUknUA39BnH9Nqjat4xR6ICF/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG"><img style="width: 357px; height: 239px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iFypNG9i_AUJh6vfh8ivTaou8z8xg6Uq5qqtifKPWNittADLWdFqFyrf3vFRCOli54Uhtny0gi5FPnYjQniiqCfoDYbHWl7Adlgzn8WznBG02IfQ6KW0yUknUA39BnH9Nqjat4xR6ICF/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />#8. Hair COLOR!! You probably didnt see this one coming, but I somehow have managed to change the color of my hair at least every 2-4 weeks..(sometimes less depending on my mood lol)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UFNfB3XehFIX2fMcyFCjUuqdWkdn4EImqXYDiPZEYOfw18CTcCoQVNn_ymdSbcdaHsxDdqBb2wwlrJsf4XpZS-V6nDCmXVKXa37yS-o75-SZVZMAp0ZN1-TDRbnBxJTovBhtrXNrKmv0/s1600/me0.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UFNfB3XehFIX2fMcyFCjUuqdWkdn4EImqXYDiPZEYOfw18CTcCoQVNn_ymdSbcdaHsxDdqBb2wwlrJsf4XpZS-V6nDCmXVKXa37yS-o75-SZVZMAp0ZN1-TDRbnBxJTovBhtrXNrKmv0/s400/me0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />#9. EXPRESS clothes!! I have never shopped at only ONE place for clothes, until I found Express! Their graphic tees are unique and different, and not to mention I love their skinny jeans!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ccMuanebRLO-qdrov6Q2ppAO9IZjxsgme9qTifXO-RkZHb9ofFqAlXw3ysMCLTAGW3jgiJKaxqulUmyRYLYbcLBPH6a3eUNZbn8pdVd-DiNNVJfCRp4O2bELGVzxueumcWMSwSTnhT60/s1600/xp.jpg"><img style="width: 238px; height: 276px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ccMuanebRLO-qdrov6Q2ppAO9IZjxsgme9qTifXO-RkZHb9ofFqAlXw3ysMCLTAGW3jgiJKaxqulUmyRYLYbcLBPH6a3eUNZbn8pdVd-DiNNVJfCRp4O2bELGVzxueumcWMSwSTnhT60/s400/xp.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />#10. BAKING!! After years of not knowing what I wanted to do with my life, I found my passion for food and sharing it along with friends and family! Nothing brings a group of people together better than food! ESPECIALLY sweets!! I am anticipating entering Culinary school this next fall in hopes of expanding my knowledge and technique!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeopjiY1suBpET1kFbqQlqMDScfAg49bN-ZcRiwJMKhDWK8I-2NVRs1xexmMWY8poKS6Swt5TXqvg8ZI73CRkdThyhP0PJFhloIcOj9CcHNoU0F-5B3EkNFescKvsv0TZrKwtInDxznJZI/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeopjiY1suBpET1kFbqQlqMDScfAg49bN-ZcRiwJMKhDWK8I-2NVRs1xexmMWY8poKS6Swt5TXqvg8ZI73CRkdThyhP0PJFhloIcOj9CcHNoU0F-5B3EkNFescKvsv0TZrKwtInDxznJZI/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Halloween Spread 2010</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">#11. The Ocean! I havent been to the beach in a LONG time, but my heart longs to go back and feel the sand beneath my feet, and hear the sound of the rushing waves gliding along the shore. The picture below just makes you jealous!! I hope to go back sometime soon!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="file:///C:/Users/Shay/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwl7pA_aIivPTDXNK28nQsDd1K9MREQb4EDwQOYKAlhr7S1t_p7FAhiYWxuGbcnVFp1p1sAQd9T183fPAHAUrz18HDA7wXrrcEDuu2WfQOpdd0YhRZZQ4Nfttv_T1yPXRZhMFvej98nIyO/s1600/trav.jpg"><img style="width: 352px; height: 234px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwl7pA_aIivPTDXNK28nQsDd1K9MREQb4EDwQOYKAlhr7S1t_p7FAhiYWxuGbcnVFp1p1sAQd9T183fPAHAUrz18HDA7wXrrcEDuu2WfQOpdd0YhRZZQ4Nfttv_T1yPXRZhMFvej98nIyO/s400/trav.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />12. Photography. I currently own a Nikon d3300, which is an amazing digital camera, however, I need to get out more and learn how to use it. I love photos, especially when I can be in them!! Lol<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5DXNL6r7XdpTxZ-KTV8w-sq8Pyi2URMoX31htqF4SDfOaYme2AGY5iQr6S3BiFhqGKG-V1goFaOlzQy1nKIGo-0pkORQ8Tmp0TaU4YU68kH1Zwvw69Qof1APvZoTaEFL5L5VCGGdd9uf/s1600/cam.jpg"><img style="width: 252px; height: 287px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5DXNL6r7XdpTxZ-KTV8w-sq8Pyi2URMoX31htqF4SDfOaYme2AGY5iQr6S3BiFhqGKG-V1goFaOlzQy1nKIGo-0pkORQ8Tmp0TaU4YU68kH1Zwvw69Qof1APvZoTaEFL5L5VCGGdd9uf/s400/cam.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">13. My iPhone!! I dont know how I have survived this far without a smartphone. It does EVERYTHING!! Granted I have issues with some of the "built in" sounds, but I cant complain too much. Being able to have easy access to almost anything is awesome! I can only hope that one day I will be able to own an iPad next!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXVLcWFp5yQaF-r6_ckcYRmHhQORM5rwBqhZnlMGUYh8IG6I5Q8xu8SYAJeAQbcTuNx95qMB1LVKHujMQTySJ73jstR-cO34tt4HR5CvA7kxeZxKqXhuZfBveGyXWtARL_qv0AVJimHBp/s1600/phone.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXVLcWFp5yQaF-r6_ckcYRmHhQORM5rwBqhZnlMGUYh8IG6I5Q8xu8SYAJeAQbcTuNx95qMB1LVKHujMQTySJ73jstR-cO34tt4HR5CvA7kxeZxKqXhuZfBveGyXWtARL_qv0AVJimHBp/s400/phone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">14. My Family!! We've been through a lot together, but through thick and thin we still manage to have many great times together!! I cant imagine having another!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis57qWd3GfWjCx-_kqKB-FseO-kX_rnRorQflL3QkRzfasnDT7i-44c_Z0WYbYZPvXs2bCcdrXPoyi1oLHEXg-xhuuF4Aq0NakLI_DVbFYR7Ud29mJ76kRNcHprMa3bXAa0PdRcwCPua1S/s1600/Picture+076.jpg"><img style="width: 345px; height: 230px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis57qWd3GfWjCx-_kqKB-FseO-kX_rnRorQflL3QkRzfasnDT7i-44c_Z0WYbYZPvXs2bCcdrXPoyi1oLHEXg-xhuuF4Aq0NakLI_DVbFYR7Ud29mJ76kRNcHprMa3bXAa0PdRcwCPua1S/s400/Picture+076.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My brother's wedding 2007 (yeah its old..but this is as close to a family photo we have so far lol)</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">15. 'Dem Pups! I absolutely LOVE small dogs! I have a preference towards pomeranians, and what can I say, I wouldnt trade them for any other pet!! They bring me so much comfort and love whenever I'm having a bad day! I love dem pups!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKI2Ss2ETTeBcB-yx9bh_cPbduxuj0LW-9UKsQQxI3xvDk6p22MJGIUyegeupjZS1XKY3UKJAUBKVk5Z5pPxMFgLUsDf6up5QhvrKpeb9PsNiLC_OcbFuCfRwCPNuRZ87JYDXXVP3A_Mf/s1600/dem-pups1.jpg"><img style="width: 351px; height: 263px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKI2Ss2ETTeBcB-yx9bh_cPbduxuj0LW-9UKsQQxI3xvDk6p22MJGIUyegeupjZS1XKY3UKJAUBKVk5Z5pPxMFgLUsDf6up5QhvrKpeb9PsNiLC_OcbFuCfRwCPNuRZ87JYDXXVP3A_Mf/s400/dem-pups1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Unfortunately my dog, Mecee (on the far right) is no longer with us, but I wont ever forget the good times we shared together!!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">16. MOVIES!! I have over 10 favorite movies alone! I get so enthralled with the plot lines, and emotionally invested in certain characters that I sometimes find myself crying during some particular films. I also am a sucker for chick flicks...mostly adaptations of novels by Jane Austen or period films. I dont know why, but I love shedding a tear over a movie! Call me crazy, but the ladies love an emotional man right?? Maybe thats why Im still single? Lol<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitT847Yx2hzS-hgfQ-6BuiIvGYRFZKTmu4jlso-fHdHQTpFqXDgP71jSo8DbhvOGPRW7ayWKbrsJxndxwqVF4waXWBU9wgMIi-q-8-OEXRQt35N6YePBxV0c8iMCW-Z72EJ14ksyT0YZ0K/s1600/rings.jpg"><img style="width: 358px; height: 287px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitT847Yx2hzS-hgfQ-6BuiIvGYRFZKTmu4jlso-fHdHQTpFqXDgP71jSo8DbhvOGPRW7ayWKbrsJxndxwqVF4waXWBU9wgMIi-q-8-OEXRQt35N6YePBxV0c8iMCW-Z72EJ14ksyT0YZ0K/s400/rings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RChxjEOc8B30HKGpVut7kzEfWkUZHLp8ka3DKRI8R_Ji2La8GaKj4bjurUH5sw2xBMmSALV3p_4JWWFGyTgR0Unr1pBwf9W8cOLNI0PdN8siNOpVGwreAhdoJ4aEuWunvWeomlI7eMm5/s1600/Inc.jpg"><img style="width: 355px; height: 292px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RChxjEOc8B30HKGpVut7kzEfWkUZHLp8ka3DKRI8R_Ji2La8GaKj4bjurUH5sw2xBMmSALV3p_4JWWFGyTgR0Unr1pBwf9W8cOLNI0PdN8siNOpVGwreAhdoJ4aEuWunvWeomlI7eMm5/s400/Inc.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtn0VHwKdo0P4x791XGgBMcgrbLsZCyWOi2a2cZH0h0Anf3eizg5QeTTSneMTi4xSOGEng2By_YgiLyHQqq30IafQk7-W9SV4JGs9ChyphenhyphenDFXCFiO53XQ-E_YT67W2vxiLpaVAXSi5JX5qE/s1600/sense.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtn0VHwKdo0P4x791XGgBMcgrbLsZCyWOi2a2cZH0h0Anf3eizg5QeTTSneMTi4xSOGEng2By_YgiLyHQqq30IafQk7-W9SV4JGs9ChyphenhyphenDFXCFiO53XQ-E_YT67W2vxiLpaVAXSi5JX5qE/s400/sense.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">17. Chocolate! I am a CHOCO-HOLIC! I cant pass up anything containing my infamous drug! I usually have chocolate for breakfast, lunch and ESPECIALLY dinner! (Not really, but I would LOL!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7n-_Vhdal5VQlNxSgOvl5-GeFlBVTbZTHxXyG-ainP3l5MvZiGBXMSNxsTNDT8KzTzp8wxDMGxRrEFQGATnjtxrL5Y1OsMXcbP4Ta6A4fpd1jrufCJmM7-gbNscCtUSEsC686EQjgXQI4/s1600/chocolate.jpg"><img style="width: 285px; height: 285px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7n-_Vhdal5VQlNxSgOvl5-GeFlBVTbZTHxXyG-ainP3l5MvZiGBXMSNxsTNDT8KzTzp8wxDMGxRrEFQGATnjtxrL5Y1OsMXcbP4Ta6A4fpd1jrufCJmM7-gbNscCtUSEsC686EQjgXQI4/s400/chocolate.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">18. The LDS Temple! I confess my recommend has officially expired, and I have yet to get it renewed, but I cant forget the amazing feeling I feel when I enter its doors! My wish is still to visit all the temples in the country, and I still have yet to conquer that goal, but hopefully I will be able too one day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEazwcncfA3HQf6T7gM0bn39iTmW0cOyLu7u2jV238R8Cqc7p6LPgRH2b2bDD6rr1di4yD3s9eGUhNgln8BQnU7ueHCAb0lMiT8zQwcnGtwoy6rRpUuWduAz9nWR01jTWd9AvKwB2dDQW/s1600/sdtemple.jpg"><img style="width: 366px; height: 274px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEazwcncfA3HQf6T7gM0bn39iTmW0cOyLu7u2jV238R8Cqc7p6LPgRH2b2bDD6rr1di4yD3s9eGUhNgln8BQnU7ueHCAb0lMiT8zQwcnGtwoy6rRpUuWduAz9nWR01jTWd9AvKwB2dDQW/s400/sdtemple.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">19. SUSHI!! I LOVE SUSHI! I cant say it enough! I realize most of the favorite things I've listed are mostly some type of food, lol but I can't say it enough!! I love everything about the Asian culture and hope to be able to visit the country and try the real stuff!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzgRc_1ZKZ9pD8xKCk_QX6d0DLjHDDNBtVIbG0Tk6WRYDP7hA8ESOLXyVV4XpGBH_n8Fr8dqrnULwZaXzY9W86tbwoWgpfuGA7-35YiV2tyjOw9hoE9EA2NIlz1AINa7dSHpBIJQ7KEKR/s1600/sushi.jpg"><img style="width: 316px; height: 324px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzgRc_1ZKZ9pD8xKCk_QX6d0DLjHDDNBtVIbG0Tk6WRYDP7hA8ESOLXyVV4XpGBH_n8Fr8dqrnULwZaXzY9W86tbwoWgpfuGA7-35YiV2tyjOw9hoE9EA2NIlz1AINa7dSHpBIJQ7KEKR/s400/sushi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />20. Board Games! Any chance I get, I look for an opportunity to play a board game with people! I even find myself BEGGING them to play! I dont consider myself a competitive person, at least not until I break out a board game then ITS ON!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyemVv8JpNVVD2bWZUWjHgzzPnyytR08kFbAWmk5V3GLRidLXciT7we3mgWzzETX4qlbOvlB4RGtO7Iomj2wv9nICDUNQoiUfmzYIb5bzHMZLNehgigfFy6HPL8poe4ARmWsCXLMCpTjP/s1600/board-game.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyemVv8JpNVVD2bWZUWjHgzzPnyytR08kFbAWmk5V3GLRidLXciT7we3mgWzzETX4qlbOvlB4RGtO7Iomj2wv9nICDUNQoiUfmzYIb5bzHMZLNehgigfFy6HPL8poe4ARmWsCXLMCpTjP/s400/board-game.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div></div><br /><br /></div></div></div><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-40460878225622099862011-02-24T14:44:00.003-07:002011-02-25T16:46:43.184-07:00Day 2 Favorite MovieWhen it comes to movies, I am a crazy fanatic! I have a TOP 5, Top 10 and Top 20 of my favorite films of all time! Definitely hard to pick ONE as my ALL TIME favorite, because each year it changes. So for this particular post it came down too...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <img style="width: 429px; height: 257px;" alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5NrFPivUIwihrepSzEga28yM8xYYHG7fRoy8TvvYTAt9VnP4evwKU_uBozxaQ0r4SalLgH3yVVoX26dQHXZnDxBHFuvYDFumXqJkT70CScUJxNWl496mStSWmMD15fjJwIX6y9A8L_Y/s1600/inception.jpg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5NrFPivUIwihrepSzEga28yM8xYYHG7fRoy8TvvYTAt9VnP4evwKU_uBozxaQ0r4SalLgH3yVVoX26dQHXZnDxBHFuvYDFumXqJkT70CScUJxNWl496mStSWmMD15fjJwIX6y9A8L_Y/s1600/inception.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Dont ask me HOW in the world I never got out to actually see this movie while it was in the theaters, but when I saw it once it came out on Blu Ray, it completely captured my mind! I was enthralled with every aspect of the ideas behind the movie and grew to love the characters! After watching, I immediately became fans of Joseph Gordon Leavitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ellen Page. All were amazing actors in the film! I admit I cried at the end, and due to the TWIST at the end leaving the audience to decide for themselves, I still choose to believe that it ended how I wanted it to end! Director Christopher Nolan continues to outdo himself with every movie that he directs! I loved Dark Knight, and have grown to love Inception! If you havent seen this movie, CALL ME!! I would gladly watch it with you!! You will not regret it! <img src="file:///C:/Users/Jenna/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Jenna/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Jenna/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /></div></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-86408396661577607942011-02-23T15:41:00.004-07:002011-02-23T18:09:14.475-07:0030 DAY Blog Challenge! Day 1 Favorite Songs<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My good friend Jess and her sis and bro-in-law, started this 30 day blog challenge in an attempt to get them in the habit of writing more frequently. Jess told me that I should also get involved! So the first day was to name your FAVORITE SONG!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Being an avid lover of all things musical..(maybe songs that some may not even consider music) I enjoy listening anytime I can while driving, cleaning or while working on the computer. I go through moods most of the time, where I prefer particular genres over others. But mostly I find myself coming back to a song I havent heard in a LONG time, and still recalling the first time I heard it, and the memories. I will also look for ANY REASON to compile a mix of random songs for Jess, just to see her reactions haha. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Its hard to only pick JUST ONE favorite, so I listed my top 10 below! Hope you find this enjoyable, and who knows, maybe it will inspire you! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#1 Poker Face - Lady GaGa</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: Yeah I know, predictable right? Well if ONLY you knew the story behind my infatuation with this song, and NO its not the racy music video. I was having a root canal and was gassed up, and this music video was playing on the small tv next to my chair. How could I NOT watch it? I wasnt exactly in control of my mind at the time. Before this, I despised everything LG would come out with. But once I saw her performace of this song on IDOL season 7, and then again at the dentist office-I became a fan, and cant bring myself to press SKIP on the cd player when it comes on! Call me crazy, but I really want this song played at my wedding! LOL</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinErBa8AnwQomgAoekEjHbizG0JfN0ZncQkdwHUcDiGrCAWeS_Tiwj8YNDh0HNTetiyfNsPcBXC5WjodTULLVJbniNL95vPjIgDQEpL4zaDsqRSp86r-CmLnj2KUqzhChmkUZxtFcqszDh/s1600/lg.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 224px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinErBa8AnwQomgAoekEjHbizG0JfN0ZncQkdwHUcDiGrCAWeS_Tiwj8YNDh0HNTetiyfNsPcBXC5WjodTULLVJbniNL95vPjIgDQEpL4zaDsqRSp86r-CmLnj2KUqzhChmkUZxtFcqszDh/s400/lg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#2 Born To Make You Happy - Britney Spears</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: This song holds a special place in my heart, and not because it was BEFORE Britney turned insane, shaved her head, and had a complete meltdown and a comeback within a year of eachother. Everytime I hear this song, it definitely takes me back to 1999 after graduating High School. I was a couple months away from going into the mission field, and I was not looking forward to not being in touch with the rest of the world. It was the first song that made me a FAN! And YES I know every dance step to the music video haha.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyINOFppNJ8H9rgDxHVv74gMuVXpz7cxPkW_4CkNTToPeVK1BrguEfOQt4igE5-wPMeojz5IIBx3Qk72QCfGpNgDA42iS1HJvaLyY2wb7Fkw0MPOn8pz4iYQ1_JgX0u0FbdLIMDnIfW72N/s1600/bspears.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 256px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyINOFppNJ8H9rgDxHVv74gMuVXpz7cxPkW_4CkNTToPeVK1BrguEfOQt4igE5-wPMeojz5IIBx3Qk72QCfGpNgDA42iS1HJvaLyY2wb7Fkw0MPOn8pz4iYQ1_JgX0u0FbdLIMDnIfW72N/s400/bspears.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#3 Bye, Bye, Bye - Nsync</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: Oh GREAT another POP song..yeah so I am obsessed with POP music, but its definitely defined me as who I am today! I am a HUGE FAN of Justin Timberlake! But I didnt become a fan of the hit boy band of the late 90's until my senior year in High School. Bye, Bye, Bye was the hit single on their second album, that also happened to come out the DAY before I left on my mission..so you can imagine how overplayed it was by time the night was over. I also know the dance steps to this music video as well haha.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6dA3OSEnIOsnpuVWfmhVfcJda77CeTtI0oWfJlwFon8GO5MkL0j7W3_1osQkViaII3OG1mPQgIlitoD-OJ3a5oNqFWrFOKqa9i5S3pk_l2AECFxQNujqS5P9QZncHB6kVIMz7slezxaQ/s1600/nsync.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 336px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6dA3OSEnIOsnpuVWfmhVfcJda77CeTtI0oWfJlwFon8GO5MkL0j7W3_1osQkViaII3OG1mPQgIlitoD-OJ3a5oNqFWrFOKqa9i5S3pk_l2AECFxQNujqS5P9QZncHB6kVIMz7slezxaQ/s400/nsync.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#4 Remember When It Rained - Josh Groban</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: I was introduced to this song by my good friend, Jessica Rogers. The moment she played it for me, I was instantly hooked! The lyrics touch me everytime I listen to it! I especially LOVE hearing the song when its raining outside!! I know it sounds cliche, but its one of my favorites that holds a special place in my heart! Thank you Jessica for introducing me to this classic and an amazing artist!!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO39mLqkXaL5KuU2FKqDay3uVgiHU2Vo5V8d-YP-hdZpIp85EIXwDJ6I2HaPP4clNrDKmzj7ZSEHyi40glolPs4YzZ67VdLzHZDRIfw7ER8Qvbrc61u_vkCn2RO-fYrswrrg4j0HYwHa6C/s1600/jg.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 334px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO39mLqkXaL5KuU2FKqDay3uVgiHU2Vo5V8d-YP-hdZpIp85EIXwDJ6I2HaPP4clNrDKmzj7ZSEHyi40glolPs4YzZ67VdLzHZDRIfw7ER8Qvbrc61u_vkCn2RO-fYrswrrg4j0HYwHa6C/s400/jg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#5 Somebody To Love - Justin Bieber</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: I never thought I would put this out there publicly, and I can only IMAGINE what youre thinking to yourself after reading this..but what can I say? I have the BIEBER FEVER!! I know he looks like a "girl" and embodies everything that conservative Mothers dont want their daughters to fall in love with, but the song itself has a good message and who doesnt love Usher?! I will also be playing this song at my wedding! Watch OUT! Haha</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1jv1x0T8wXDeB3BYW6A8Vqroql0QmVv8Fts9Ow00lL5eS2QLoLK2qGrFhdH_TqS6neO0KLzXLjoFYbaO6dApFgQCTKWzHSafrQ_jWgszCehfu0hBVqh6fi1OxNyagX8hc7zSQX0_urxk/s1600/jb.jpg"><img style="width: 335px; height: 335px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1jv1x0T8wXDeB3BYW6A8Vqroql0QmVv8Fts9Ow00lL5eS2QLoLK2qGrFhdH_TqS6neO0KLzXLjoFYbaO6dApFgQCTKWzHSafrQ_jWgszCehfu0hBVqh6fi1OxNyagX8hc7zSQX0_urxk/s400/jb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#6 Say It Right - Nelly Furtado</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: I wasnt a fan of the Nelly back when she was "Like A Bird." But once she collaborated with Timbaland, and Promiscuous came out, I had to jump on the Nelly bandwagon! The music video itself, embodies everything that I would imagine a hit song like this to include! Not to mention the rifts by Timbaland himself! Lol</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJbMzuV1DyZijad3MHkLtPqmXjBd06_ANBcIXUo1YQhhPn9ztpNYI2klZk5Gc9ulPLs4wS8u47tdMMa47UUOHL1ftOSCeR52J93XVsuuw6k3w75Bq5Zr-aWwNpBLA_oUY0gWyaMA5PFdK/s1600/nf.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 251px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJbMzuV1DyZijad3MHkLtPqmXjBd06_ANBcIXUo1YQhhPn9ztpNYI2klZk5Gc9ulPLs4wS8u47tdMMa47UUOHL1ftOSCeR52J93XVsuuw6k3w75Bq5Zr-aWwNpBLA_oUY0gWyaMA5PFdK/s400/nf.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#7 Forget You - Cee Lo Green</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: I know that the title of this song has been edited especially for radio, but who doesnt LOVE this song?! I definitely preferred the Glee version where Gwyneth Paltrow is singing the hit song, but the original is just as good!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCPbUmBqy0Ij9vqrhk7eVKfadUfqxoU2Ul8BH4BWUKDWliOBLtr9_Nmv7RRyYSLCnQyJhyqwxQbNKQ0R5a1iA48iDW2J5DBokZ9pqXU2FBRX2P2lXaifVYv2qVYEzaC6Sltpgft_2pmEI/s1600/cl.jpg"><img style="width: 333px; height: 333px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCPbUmBqy0Ij9vqrhk7eVKfadUfqxoU2Ul8BH4BWUKDWliOBLtr9_Nmv7RRyYSLCnQyJhyqwxQbNKQ0R5a1iA48iDW2J5DBokZ9pqXU2FBRX2P2lXaifVYv2qVYEzaC6Sltpgft_2pmEI/s400/cl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">#8 Burn It To The Ground - Nickelback</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: You probably wouldnt see me as a hard rock-post grunge type of a guy..but this song is one of my favorites Nickelback has come up with! Not that I am a patron of alcohol, but I have friends who do, and therefore must be aware of their surroundings and make sure theyre safe! Right? Lol</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiATnZEToHuo-5aNxWjUmoCA00ecmJojeJYJMmIjOb6oHGNkkNPvT1-nQMT6zRsZ-febAyv7giAVkS1RmyUfl6TKPVdTKIWVO4TQ_ePV-2CKHc4jV2aGk58oubFqgyM0Si875y0vSmEUN/s1600/nb.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 334px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiATnZEToHuo-5aNxWjUmoCA00ecmJojeJYJMmIjOb6oHGNkkNPvT1-nQMT6zRsZ-febAyv7giAVkS1RmyUfl6TKPVdTKIWVO4TQ_ePV-2CKHc4jV2aGk58oubFqgyM0Si875y0vSmEUN/s400/nb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">#9 Drive - The Cars</span>: You may think this is random, but I will ALWAYS LOVE this song! Especially when I am on a road trip, this song will be included in the mix tape for the ride! I find it romantic in some ways, and only hope to share it with someone who can only appreciate the subtle, intimate, soft ballad!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HcJaCl3UqHPxKw8pZqCeGidbm_55Vt6NFauXOZqieh2KPrW0CavwxsJHYRm3eIt2efX3WUclXP-yAiRRNLU6n1SOyH6mXAAzoz4l-cG9puCGwFz84Q1d7Yr_7LP_krnWLB2b8r7ek4NV/s1600/cars.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 250px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HcJaCl3UqHPxKw8pZqCeGidbm_55Vt6NFauXOZqieh2KPrW0CavwxsJHYRm3eIt2efX3WUclXP-yAiRRNLU6n1SOyH6mXAAzoz4l-cG9puCGwFz84Q1d7Yr_7LP_krnWLB2b8r7ek4NV/s400/cars.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">#10 Teenage Dream - Glee</span> version: You may not be as much of a fan of Glee as I am, but the remakes of hit songs they put together, I find, are WAY better than their original! Hence the remake of Katy Perry's, Teenage Dream! After hearing their rendition, I can't even bring myself to listen to the original, its just THAT good! </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHWDMXaBeSqSbSdu41MwPN0VM33xsivuyZ1nE5MeSJ08tSW7qF9XFiGSOBZqzuII0Zksdd9wcicDoVGa0CBHkdDuCD46Zco8M8zryJRO2qAW-Ookgae0YJw-1VlZaHdH7bFaxMJYpuzf4/s1600/glee.jpg"><img style="width: 334px; height: 334px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHWDMXaBeSqSbSdu41MwPN0VM33xsivuyZ1nE5MeSJ08tSW7qF9XFiGSOBZqzuII0Zksdd9wcicDoVGa0CBHkdDuCD46Zco8M8zryJRO2qAW-Ookgae0YJw-1VlZaHdH7bFaxMJYpuzf4/s400/glee.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hope you enjoyed my TOP 10 playlist! Feel free to let me know if you would like me to put together a mix tape for you, and I guarantee, you wont be disappointed!! Make sure you check back tomorrow when I tackle Day 2: Favorite Movie! It'll be a good one!</span><br /></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div></div></div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-53693383746892256432011-01-03T22:34:00.001-07:002011-01-03T22:34:48.500-07:00My Ancestors' Stories<p> That we came from The SHIRE, and evolved from the original Hobbits.</p><p style="clear: left; width: 100%; margin: 10px 0; padding: 0;" class="plinky_badge_rid:40416"> <a href="http://www.plinky.com/mini/reroute/40416"> <img src="http://www.plinky.com/proxy/badge?id=40416" style="border: 0; padding-right: 4px; vertical-align: middle;" alt="Powered by Plinky" title="Powered by Plinky" /> </a></p>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-36133734454940742402010-12-28T10:52:00.005-07:002010-12-28T11:25:49.198-07:00Faith Filled 2011<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">As the NEW YEAR approaches, I am determined to look forward to what it brings, rather than dwell on the days that are past and what I was unable to accomplish. I really enjoy the words Elder Jeffrey R. Holland used during a BYU devotional of January 2009:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">"The past is to be learned from and not lived in! When we learn what we need to learn, and brought with us the best that we've experienced, then we look ahead! We remember that faith is always pointed towards the future. Faith always has to do with blessings, truths, and events that have yet to be important in our life!"</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I am guilty of living in the past, and especially regretting things I was unable to change or succeed in. Living in the past can be suffocating and ultimately ruin the new road that is ahead. There were definitely moments where I've found myself, almost depressed, because I dwell on things that are now long gone. </span>If something is buried in the past, I need to leave it there and not look back!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I'm not going to mention anything about "This is MY NEW YEAR RESOLUTION," because we all know how long those last. What I will plan on doing this coming year is rising above the past, and having more faith! Faith builds on the past, I trust that God has great things in store for me, and there are good things to come! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I'm going to keep my eyes on my dreams, however distant or far away, they may be! Wishing you all the same optimism this coming year and looking ahead, rather than looking back!! </span>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-9414465901930398312010-12-26T11:17:00.004-07:002010-12-26T11:18:40.447-07:00Happy HOLIDAYS!<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Just wanted to WISH you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Hope youre surrounded by those who love you and bring joy into your lives!! Cheers to a new year, and many more blessings to come!! Love SHAY!</span>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-8734546657024745572010-11-10T22:40:00.006-07:002010-11-10T23:39:01.805-07:00Victim of Bullying<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">These days, wherever I seem to turn, there is always SOMETHING I see or read pertaining to bullying, teasing, or about someone committing suicide over being a "victim" of hate. I may not agree with certain lifestyle choices, (i.e. homosexuality to be specific), but there should be no tolerance for any kind of bullying towards anyone because of their race, sexual orientation, or gender.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Seeing this new 'hot topic' arise recently, I just wanted to share my own personal struggle growing up with being a victim of bullying.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">DISCLAIMER:</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">I have to warn you, what you are about to read isn't a falsehood. </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Everything mentioned below, is true, and became a major scar in my life growing up. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">For starters, I've always been considered the 'midget' in school. From elementary even continuing into high school. But towards the latter end of my education, the fact that I was shorter than 95% of my peers, didnt effect me as much, as it did, while in elementary. But that was only the tip of the iceberg. Not only was I short, but I had a high pitched voice.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">For reasons unexplained, (I dont know why), I've always had a high pitched tone in my voice growing up. So you can imagine how I felt as time came to enter middle school, right when puberty was becoming evident for most guys, just not for me. I still had the same high voice as I did in elementary. As a result, I would be walking to class and all of a sudden, hear some individuals say my name, "Shaaaaaaaaaaay" in a girls tone of voice. Obviously they did it to put me down and make fun of me. I dont know why, but clearly it was the "cool thing to do," and no doubt made them feel like the 'big boys' on campus.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I'm not going to lie, it bothered me immensely. Everytime I would hear my name being said, in that same high pitched tone, I would freeze up and want to hide in a dark corner, just to escape them. There was even a time that I wanted to change the spelling of my name, so that it didn't resemble a girl's name. It just made matters worse! I was ashamed of my own name! I would look forward to the days that I didn't have to go to school, I was safe! But I couldn't escape the teasing. Even when I thought I was in an area that no one would know me, I would stumble upon someone involved in that "crowd" and they wouldn't hesitate to call me out in public.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">In some ways, I honestly feel this became a major impact on my self esteem and the overall confidence I had for myself. It damaged me as a person. Even today, as I reflect, I can still hear their voices taunting me, and the laughter that would ensue afterwards. I was too ashamed to even attempt to share this with any of my family members, or my friends. Just for the sake of them not noticing, clearly, what those kids had noticed. I just kept it all inside. The sound of my name, eating me from within. It even got to the point where I couldn't see myself asking girls out, or seriously dating anyone. Who would want to date the guy who talked like a girl? There was no hope for me. It was true torture! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">But dont get me wrong, to this day I have definitely grown passed all that! I'd like to think I've become a much stronger individual, just for the fact that I know what its like to be a victim of bullying, and being teased throughout the critical years of my teenage to young adult life. In some ways I feel empowered that I became the man I am today! Even though it may have effected me emotionally and mentally back then, I didnt let it get to the point where I wanted to take my own life. Who knows, it could've ended up that way, had I not had a loving father in heaven who never abandoned me as I would pour my heart out to him to, "please let those kids leave me alone, and stop teasing me."</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"> I can only speak for myself, but I think that everyone goes through some sort of "bullying" in their life, some big and some small, but I believe it happens for a reason. Took me 17 years to realize it though, and I'm grateful that I didn't end up in a bad position because of it all. Yeah I may receive sarcastic remarks regarding, " Why did my parents name you Shay?" "Don't they know thats a girl's name?" (Thank you grandma.) But I love my name! If anything, its unique and definitely stands out in a crowd, just like me! Lol.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Hopefully you were able to receive some sort of strength as you read my words. I just hope that you're able to take something away from all of this, not to feel pity or sad for me, but to be aware of those "bullies" in your own personal life. Don't let them succeed in bringing you down. It took me a long time to realize this, but the only opinion that matters is God's. His and his alone is one of love and charity. I've found my strength in his love, and hope that you can too!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Thank you for reading.</span>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-41922558786146257922010-10-04T21:07:00.001-06:002010-10-04T21:07:24.741-06:00What I Miss About Childhood<p> Bottle cap gun fights!! Pretending were detectives trying to find WHERE in 'Windolph Landing' is Carmen San Diego! Windolph Landing was the name of the neighborhood I grew up in lol good times!</p><p style="clear: left; width: 100%; margin: 10px 0; padding: 0;" class="plinky_badge_rid:34861"> <a href="http://www.plinky.com/mini/reroute/34861"> <img src="http://www.plinky.com/proxy/badge?id=34861" style="border: 0; padding-right: 4px; vertical-align: middle;" alt="Powered by Plinky" title="Powered by Plinky" /> </a></p>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-21795480889665487772010-10-03T22:20:00.002-06:002010-10-03T22:42:21.359-06:00The ONLY Conference BYU will be INVITED TOO will be General Conference!<span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">The title for this post, I saw as a status update on one of my friends facebook walls, it was HILARIOUS!! Unfortunately, only part of it has anything to do with this actual post, sorry to disappoint. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Just wanted to share with you some of the thoughts and feelings, and inspirations I had received over the past weekend while listening and participating in General Conference. First off, I am no where near the religious scholar I would like to be, so whenever conference comes around I always tend to shy away, and find myself busy doing other things, rather than listening to conference. I dont know if its laziness, ignorance, or the rebel in me-I just feel like I am not equipped with the knowledge to grasp the teachings that are sometimes brought across. So in other words, I feel guilty and inadequate, that I still have not come anywhere close to being well-educated in church doctrine. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Its my own fault, of course! Which is why I made more of an effort to participate more in this particular conference weekend. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Actually got off on the wrong foot, missing the first 2 sessions on Saturday (I was babysitting my neice), and I knew it wasn't a good enough excuse, so I told myself, because I had missed the morning sessions, I would go to the general priesthood meeting that evening. However, my brothers were attending the meeting with my father, who isnt a major part in my life, I talk to him probably once in awhile, but I wouldn't say our relationship was a strong one. I just prefer not to associate with him at all. So right there, was the PERFECT opportunity to skip the priesthood meeting altogether! I told myself I wasn't going to go at all. Then later that day, I had been invited to attend with my good friend and his dad, totally unexpected, but found this to be a blessing in disguise, because I really did want to try and start conference weekend off, on the right foot. Before heading out, I knelt down in prayer and asked the Lord to help me be inspired by the words that were going to be presented, and that their message would help me, in my own personal struggles I have been experiencing. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Sure enough they were!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I should've taken a notepad to take notes, but I came away feeling SO full of the spirit and wanting to change my life for the BETTER! I want to be fully recommitted to the teachings of the Lord and his gospel! Each of the speakers that evening, touched my heart, like I had fervently prayed to the Lord for them to do. Their messages were for ME! I never found myself so invested in the words they had to say, since I was on my mission! This was a completely new journey for me and I actually came away feeling renewed and invigorated with the spirit! I thanked the lord for the opportunity to be touched and filled with his spirit, and that I was able to hear the words I needed to hear, in order to improve my own life. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I am going to try harder not to take the church's teachings for granted. I am going to recognize the choices that I are presented before me, and choose the ones with the least consequences, that won't deter me from the path towards eternal salvation!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">That is WHERE I WANT TO BE!! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I am only referencing the General Priesthood Meeting specifically, but overall the entire Sunday I got the chance to continue to be edified and uplifted to strengthen my own life and strive to become a better child of God, and walk the path he would want me to walk! Hopefully I will be able to hold to the rod and stay on that straight and narrow path and not stray...but I will be more invested now, than I ever have been before! </span>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1291964230452645591.post-91254323668623874042010-09-30T16:32:00.001-06:002010-09-30T16:32:36.404-06:00Life's Little Awkward Moments: Dating<p> Either pass gas and she if she has a sense of humor, or is REALLY disgusted and then I would know RIGHT THERE whether or not if she is wifey material lol</p><p style="clear: left; width: 100%; margin: 10px 0; padding: 0;" class="plinky_badge_rid:34583"> <a href="http://www.plinky.com/mini/reroute/34583"> <img src="http://www.plinky.com/proxy/badge?id=34583" style="border: 0; padding-right: 4px; vertical-align: middle;" alt="Powered by Plinky" title="Powered by Plinky" /> </a></p>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861670821553876404noreply@blogger.com1