Sweet Disposition

Master of None

2011-08-31T10:26:00.000-07:00

discovering old songs that i should of known about years ago.

Move

2011-08-06T08:56:00.001-07:00

MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.

Inspiring. I want to move.

Cults - You Know what I mean

2011-04-26T16:55:00.000-07:00

Cults You Know What I mean

There is a lovely link for you to download this song. You need it. Seriously. Thank me later, or Thank me now

Boys Will Be Boys

2011-03-27T16:37:00.000-07:00

Boys will be boys.....and this boy is doing everything right.

Just look.

Ya ya this is a girly girl celeb crush post. don't judge me.

Post Breakup Sex

2011-02-15T12:42:00.000-08:00

I fell in love with an artist and his name was TStout.

Pumped Up Kicks

2011-02-15T12:41:00.001-08:00

Bored during Sunday School......

Thanks Katie B for the laughs.

You Always Hurt The Ones You Love

2011-01-30T14:22:00.000-08:00

Me and Ladd finally got to go see Blue Valentine in Salt Lake on Friday. We have been counting the days for its release in Utah, and believe me it was a LONG wait. A wait that was worth it though.

My mini review:

Guided by the couples strong emotions for one another past and present, the story shows the deterioration of a love that is very heartbreaking and real to watch. You see their life in these moments and come to realize what is inevitably going to happen, and it leaves you wondering when things got so bad. Their past is shot through a romantic older film, with the present being shot with the high definition Red One camera. Grizzly Bear does the score of the film but you also get to hear some Ryan Gosling singing "You Always Hurt The Ones You Love", a subtle foreshadowing of the later events in the film. I loved it so much I want to go see it again and with that said, I definitely recommend going to see it if you don't mind watching R movies.

Holy Ghost

2011-01-16T21:42:00.000-08:00

Pictures taken at Fork Fest 2010 during Book on Tape Worm's set

Stressed. Mellowing out time here I come.

2011-01-08T16:33:00.000-08:00

Came home to an ice town.

And now i'm listening to 'winteresque' music.

This is older but still just as good.

Neighbor

2011-01-01T00:08:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!

I miss you all and will return to Provo soon.

Hope everyone is having a good time still, but for now here are some pics from the last few days.

Shape of My Heart

2010-12-17T23:28:00.000-08:00

It's official, this girl is going to nursing school. Starting in January, wish me luck!

Blue Ridge Mountains

2010-12-06T18:22:00.000-08:00

Oh hey Ruche. I commend you on successfully wanting me to buy far too much of your winter collection after looking at your new lookbook. I want want you.

Hands Up Baby

2010-12-06T14:31:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty sure I'm going to just start a music blog soon..... but until then here is some love for the band JJ

NO MORE YOU from JULES JIM on Vimeo.

Knife

2010-11-30T20:33:00.001-08:00

I stole these from Allison.

It's always nice when you get to go to campus for other reasons than class....like going to see the Carl Bloch exhibit and watching your amazing pianist friend compete. Pica-chu you are one talented girl.

You Kissed Me on The Forehead

2010-11-27T14:15:00.000-08:00

Dory Previn

Fed up of girls in pretty dresses
With boys who want to teach them a lesson
Sick of the sight of my old lover
Went under sheets and covers to get away from him

He can’t see what it once meant to me
I think it’s time I put him out of my mind

So I took a glimpse of Montana
Now nothing else matters
I’ll heal eventually
How I adore you Dory Previn
Turned you up to eleven for the band’s ears to bleed

I can’t see what he once meant to me
Do you think it’s time I put it out of my mind
Do you think it’s time I put it out of my mind

I can’t see what he once meant to me
Do you think it’s time I put it out of my mind
I can’t see what he once meant to me
Do you think it’s time I put it out of my mind

I can’t see what he once meant to me
Do you think it’s time I put it out of my mind
I can’t see what he once meant to me
Do you think it’s time I put it out of my mind
I think it’s time I let my love for him die

..............I never get sick of this song.

Currently in a weird mood but having a good time in the sun of California.

The Bear

2010-11-18T23:55:00.000-08:00

Image by Cass Bird

Oh hey stress overload. Can't wait for this semester to be done.

Currently wanting to skip finals and get right to Christmas.

Now this leads me to ask, who wants to write my anthropology papers for me?

I'm Gonna Try

2010-11-17T11:22:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I wonder why I wasn't born in the 1960s.

Loving the fact that this sound is resurfacing.

Shimmering Stars - I'm Gonna Try from Salazar on Vimeo.

2010-11-10T12:20:00.000-08:00

It started snowing again today. Just my luck. Winter is upon us and all of a sudden I want to wear shorts. Not like trash ones but nice ones like this girl is wearing. My winter blues are here! Dag

Image from The Sartorialist

On a happier note, I think I'm going to Southern California for Thanksgiving! Unemployment has its perks I guess.

All Summer

2010-11-02T12:43:00.000-07:00

I know that Summer is way over........but I just found this song and it makes me want it back.

and I may or may not get to see the girl in this song tonight! She plays in this band called Best Coast.

I'm sharing because as of Monday she is officially my girl crush of the month.

All Summer from True romance on Vimeo.

Sprawl II

2010-10-25T09:29:00.000-07:00

My sister is in town! It has been so fun having her visit me in Provo again and see all my good friends.

And speaking of Provo awesomeness...........some beautiful places are photographed in a Fall sweater feature on Urban Outfitters. Its fun recognizing the different places that are in the feature, including my friends bedroom.

Take a gander.

Photographed by Natalie Neal and modeled by Rachel Stallings

Thanks to Kaneischa for showing me this!

To Build a Home

2010-10-18T23:50:00.001-07:00

It might seem like image overload lately but I couldn't help but share this awesome project that my friend Tommy Corey put together. Titled "The Self-Worth Project" he was inspired to create awareness and unity amongst people with self doubt as a result of the recent suicides of young gay men.
"The Self-Worth project is an ongoing photo documentation of people embracing their deepest and most vulnerable insecurities. It is NOT meant to be political, religious or related to any race or orientation. It is a positive outlet for EVERYONE, because everyone should be included in sharing how they feel. Unity is power, and through that power, we can change lives.When all else has failed, choose love. It will pull you through."

This project is so inspiring. A lot of people I know are involved and I learn something new about them every time I see their insecurity written on them in these images. I can't wait to eventually participate and hope others will want to join in the effort and help spread the word about this amazing project.Here are some images that I have been touched by.

Two Truths And A Lie

2010-10-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

Yep I'm posting more pics from pumpkin patch day. Hope you don't mind

I felt like an ant when I was walking through the huge sunflower plants. So pretty.

What Part of Forever

2010-10-11T01:50:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Patching is my new favorite roommate bonding activity. It was great getting our 8 dollars worth at Hee Haw's Ranch in Pleasant Grove on Saturday.

I grew up wearing John Deere tractor hats and shirts. Thanks Dad.

We petted the animals, bought pumpkins, rode go karts that weren't really go karts, and laughed all afternoon.

Love these girls. and that goat that I named Blacky because he was the cutest goat I had ever seen. I already want to go again!

Only The Young

2010-10-10T12:18:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I feel like breaking into middle schools and taking Hipstamatic and ShakeIt Photos.......

Or maybe it was just a Binaca commercial shoot.....that happened to be shot in a middle school bathroom

This evening was great.

After waiting for my friend to finish up the commercial shoot we rounded off the night with going to see The Drums and Surfer Blood. Great night if I do say so myself....

Thanks for letting me tag along Annette and Chris!

Maslow's Hierarchy

2010-10-09T12:29:00.001-07:00

Fall is here and it is cold in my house. Pretty soon the heater will be used in full effect. But for now i'm in the mood for sad songs. I guess the colder it gets the colder the music I listen to. Ya I'm one of those people that get the winter blues.
Music is just the best isn't it? I love when you find stuff that matches your mood at that particular moment.

And speaking of music, if you are in the Utah area don't forget to come to Fork Fest on Saturday the 14th! It is going to be amazing with so many of my good friends playing in the shows all day long.
Just to name a few: Isaac Russell, NightNight, Book on Tape Worm, Shady Chapel, Norther, Cody Rigby, Emily Brown........and that isn't even all of them.

Here is one of my favorite songs from NightNight to get you to come. Please?

The Animal

2010-10-09T11:57:00.001-07:00

So this just so happens to be an old shoot by my friend Tommy Corey. I love the concept behind it.
And it just so happens to be in my favorite city, good ol' San Francisco.

Hoping that Some Day He'll Change

2010-09-27T01:02:00.001-07:00

Thinking about these lovely words lately....... I don't know how many times I have referenced these in the last few weeks. But it is a lot....

Hands

2010-09-14T23:46:00.001-07:00

Lately I seem to be taking in the last bit of summer by enjoying the green grass. Fall is just around the corner but for now I'll hold on to the warmth of summer as long as I can.

Oh and thanks Allison for writing this lovely message on my window yesterday. Luckily Kaneischa informed me we will be getting new windows this week : )

Oh and P.S. thats not dirt, the girl that lived in the room before me decided to frost the windows for....... my guess is, privacy?
Anyways I will be glad when it is gone.

We Used to Wait

2010-09-06T23:12:00.000-07:00

I should be doing homework right now........its up on the screen but I am trying so hard to avoid its existence and due date tomorrow.

It'll get done....

I promise I'll start it within the hour. K?

But for now I just did this awesome interactive film thing that I am now going to convince you to do.

It's like watching a music video, but with the place where you grew up as its back drop. Arcade Fire is the music (love).

I loved it. Now go and do it too friendsies. p.s. download google chrome if you haven't, I don't think it works if you don't have it

www.thewildernessdowntown.com

Ode to the LRC

2010-09-04T16:33:00.000-07:00

Birthdays are the best. I'm just sayin'

And getting late birthday presents makes it seem like I just had five more birthdays over the course of a week.

Maybe I'll do a little show and tell with all the gifts I got this year but today belongs to Allison's gift.

Thanks for the scarf babe.

You the best

Do Anything to Make You Smile

2010-09-04T16:18:00.000-07:00

I could live in a trailer like this someday and be completely happy.

There is something about Airstream trailers that I just love love.

Proudly Living Her Dreams

2010-08-27T14:52:00.001-07:00

I want to go on fun trips like this someday. Even if it ends in heartbreak.

Me and the Moon

2010-08-17T09:57:00.000-07:00

Day 6- Favorite Super Hero and Why

This was easy. As a child I was such a tom boy and ya sure I played with barbies, but most of the time I was more of a power ranger girl.

Nonetheless, the favorite award by far goes to Batman

I loved this character so much that I had his logo plastered all over my sheets.

Dear Batman, I still love you above all the other super heroes out there.

Ottoman

2010-08-16T09:25:00.000-07:00

Day 05 - A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

This girl hasn't been many places. But I promise someday I will be that girl that has traveled to her hearts content.

But for now........I have been to Cabo San Lucas.

You'd Think

2010-08-15T22:12:00.000-07:00

Day 04 - A habit that you wish you didn’t have

I'm back!

And you know what geez I finally figured out my worst habit. I spend too much money!

I need to save my precious pennies so that I can take a trip somewhere amazing. Like Italy.....or London....or Seoul.....or Ireland.

This girl can dream

Dear Dreams - Get me on a plane and take me there

School of Seven Bells

2010-07-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

Today my school is cool. And so is its library. Such a good Old Spice parody!

Tell 'Em

2010-07-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

Day 3 : A picture of you and your friends

I had no idea how hard it would be to find ONE picture with all of my friends. Its impossible. And I didn't want to forget anyone so I decided to just post a bunch of pictures instead

ugh who am I kidding a lot of people got left out. But I love you still.

Like No Ones Watching You

2010-07-16T00:49:00.000-07:00

So the story behind my blog name is that it used to not be my blog name at all. It used to be "We Sure Are Cute for Two Ugly People" I thought it was too long and decided to change it with the help of Briye guy.

So I thought of another song I loved dearly, and I immediately thought of the song called "Sweet Disposition" by the band The Temper Trap

Ya see before 500 Days of Summer was out in theatres and everyone knew about it, I saw it at the Sundance Film Festival with Briye. Out of all the movies to watch at the festival, I really wanted to get a ticket to go see the movie! We lucked out and got tickets through a guy in one of my history classes.

Before I went and saw the movie I watched the teaser trailer a million times which happens to have the song by The Temper Trap in the background. Moral of the story is that I became just as obsessed with the song as I was with the movie.

And so the blog was renamed to Sweet Disposition : )

I could watch this trailer everyday!

Fall Fast Asleep

2010-07-15T00:15:00.000-07:00

Recent picture of me and my friend Jamesy
7/9/10 Provo Village Inn

15 interesting things about me....at least I think they are?

1. I'm a feminist, I don't think my mom ever meant me to be one but she raised me in a way that taught me to be independent and to make sure men didn't boss me around
2. I love the sound of rain. Makes me nostalgic for home. Makes me miss home.
3. French toast and french fries happen to be my favorite things to eat.
4.I'm half mexican and grew up eating yummy mexican food ALL the time. But seem to only know how to make quesedillas and quacamole. I plan on changing that real soon
5. Green is my favorite color of all. I feel like I don't have that much green stuff though. Whats up with that?
6. I always call people "hoes." I don't mean it to be rude or mean or anything, but it rather a term of endearment that I use. It doesn't make any sense I know......
7. When I think something is funny I laugh sooooooo loud. I can't help it. Additionally, my laugh is pretty ridiculous.
8. I really really love old country music. and by old I mean olllllllllllllllld.
9. My bike is cute, and old, and falling apart but I really would rather ride it than ever having to drive my really nice car
10. I know how to weld, drive a tractor, shoot a shotgun and rifle, and make wine from growing up on a vineyard.
11. I was fluent in Spanish as a kid, but lost it all when I moved to Northern California because no one really spoke it in Redding
12. I own about 30 scarves, I love every single one
13. I wish I could read history books all day long...
14. I make the best mix cds ever. Maybe not the BEST. But pretty dang close
15. My favorite movie is Inglorious Basterds

Ramalama

2010-07-14T11:46:00.000-07:00

Okay so the blog challenge posts start tomorrow! I am so diligent. I even have it scheduled and ready to be posted.

But for now, I can't seem to get away from any song with the words "Bang Bang"

This Archer's Apple song has especially been in my head over the past few days.

And how could I not love Nancy Sinatra's song!

Love this SONG and dance from So You Think You Can Dance

and the Dum Dum Girls who are playing with She & Him fo free in SLC next month! can't wait

I used to say Bang Bang

2010-07-14T00:08:00.000-07:00

Miss Claire has said she might do this blog challenge.

I have decided to do it in hopes of inspiring me to blog more.

Day 01 - A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02 - The meaning behind your Tumblr name
Day 03 - A picture of you and your friends
Day 04 - A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 05 - A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06 - Favorite super hero and why
Day 07 - A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08 - Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09 - Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10 - Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11 - Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12 - How you found out about Tumblr and why you made one
Day 13 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14 - A picture of you and your family
Day 15 - Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16 - Another picture of yourself
Day 17 - Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18 - Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19 - Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20 - Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21 - A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22 - What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23 - Something you crave for a lot
Day 24 - A letter to your parents
Day 25 - What I would find in your bag
Day 26 - What you think about your friends
Day 27 - Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28 - A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29 - In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30 - Who are you?

Carrie Underpants

2010-07-08T14:16:00.000-07:00

Around these parts everyone celebrated Independence day on the 3rd of July. But it actually just ended up being a whole ENTIRE weekend of sparklers, living room forts, walking around the busy streets of provo, riding bikes alongside hundreds of other cyclists, flea marketing, dogsitting, and of course the epic Stadium of Fire fireworks.

Thank you Provo.

I was reminded of how fun it is to live here sometimes.

This video might be too loud but whatever. I laughed when I finally realized Katie B was saying the fireworks looked like spermies.

Enjoy

The High Road

2010-06-27T22:55:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I think of how wonderful it would be to live in a different era.

Thanks to the July issue of Vogue, I was taken away to the 1950s. Peter Lindbergh you are amaze at photography.

Oh, and can Ewan McGregor please be mine?

Wonder

2010-06-27T20:33:00.000-07:00

I know my birthday isn't till August........but I just couldn't resist not getting this dress.

To me it just looks like the perfect dress to wear on my birthday.

I'm so glad I got it!

Go look at Fine & Dandy's etsy shop if you like cute vintage dresses as much as I do!

Here's The Thing

2010-06-27T01:19:00.000-07:00

I got a job up in the Salt Lake Area for at least a month.

I have loved it soooo much because after I get off work I call up my good friendsies that have decided to move there.

We roam the city and eat at yummy restaurants and sometimes hang out in cute parks. Sometimes I wish I had a boy to take all these cute places to.

Anyways.........

Basically the moral of the story is I am having a fun summer.

Highlight of my week was sitting around the reflection pool at the SLC temple. Jess decided to throw in coins and make some wishes. I decided to document it.
I love my life. I love my family. I love my Friends.

On Melancholy Hill

2010-06-27T01:10:00.000-07:00

Summer has gotten the best of me. So much, that I have forgotten to blog.

Don't worry though lil blog, I've been having lots of fun : )

Like going to the hospital cafeteria....or making late night runs to Del Taco.....oh and listening to awesome friends play music in my living room.

Pearl got a cute little elephant from the quarter machine at Del Taco.
And then she ripped his eyes off. Poor Elephant.

Some of my recent musical treats have been Norther, Cody Rigby, Emily Brown, Scott Shepard of Book on Tape Worm, Mark of Parlor Hawk, and the amazing Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees.

I feel like a lucky girl for getting into such a good house show. My own personal house show with only close friends.

Dory Pervin

2010-06-08T13:37:00.001-07:00

I love me some carousels and ferris wheels.

Luckily I got to go to Lagoon, the amusement park of Utah (is there more?) with a bunch of friends on Friday and was able to endulge on a bunch of rides. We had the whole park to just ourselves and other overstock.com employees and it was amazing not having to wait in any lines! Thank you Jessica for the invite love.

Although I love rollercoasters, my body sadly does not. I got my butt kicked on a lame ride and was pretty much out for the rest of the day. I had fun being with all my friends though : )

Next on the list of to do's for the summer: go to a local water park, and have a picnic on a mountain.

Get U Home

2010-05-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

Ah look at me! Bipolar weather Summer has started and I have forgotten about this little blog. Shame on me.

I promise my excuse is that I just have been having too much fun.

And have been addicted to the show Dexter.......ha.

And I got to go back to my old stomping grounds last week! Redding is just as beautiful as ever. Although I really was ready to get out of that town, I had such an amazing time being back for a week.
And now in crappy Iphone pictures, my weekend:

Long layovers in airports=me taking random pictures of artsy walls.

Matinee Idol

2010-05-12T13:03:00.001-07:00

Every once in a while I tell people how much I like Lady GaGa. I mean sure she is a little over the top, but to me she is one of few in the pop world that actually has talent. Her acoustic renditions of her songs prove it.

So when I saw the 13-year old Greyson Michael cover this song, naturally I LOVED it as well.

Now you can't tell me that the girl doesn't have some good influences on people.

Walk in the Park

2010-05-05T22:23:00.000-07:00

Today was a lonely day. I got a feeling of how it is going to be in the Fall when most of my friends will be in Salt Lake City.

Even despite being bored out of my mind, I found some beautiful pictures when I was browsing the blog world today. It made me nostalgic for more sunny weather around here.

I can't wait for it to be warm for a full day in Provo!

The shots were from NOA NOA's new summer collection. So gorgeous!

And go lust after the other things they have in their lookbook
Thanks to unruly things for leading me to their site!

Sleigh Bells

2010-04-26T01:00:00.001-07:00

A boy named Nate showed me this amazing short film the other day. It is called "I'm Here." Truly amazing.

Spike Jonze you are genius. He wrote and directed it.

If you have the time you won't be disappointed watching this!

go to imheremovie.com to watch it for free

Here is the trailer if you don't trust me

In The Morning

2010-04-23T02:23:00.000-07:00

The other day I woke up to a rainbow. In my room.

I kind of loved it.

Hasn't happened since.

I Remember

2010-04-22T02:41:00.000-07:00

Finals are finally over. Thank goodness! I think my brain can't wait for the break. My last final I felt like I was struggling to retrieve all the info I had learned.

The truth is summer break couldn't have come any sooner.

Maybe this Friday I can convince a few friends to go see Yeasayer with me. They have been one of my favorite bands recently.

Here is one of their crazy music videos. You can actually get this song for free when you visit their band site. (click on the Ambling Alp Experience)

Yeasayer "ONE" By: Radical Friend from ODDBLOOD on Vimeo.

Electric Twist

2010-04-14T22:26:00.000-07:00

Today I saw Jeffrey for a total of ten minutes. He gloated about how he had a picnic earlier in the day. I was jealous. Can't wait till I have time to do that when finals is over!
Today was a good day nonetheless, I had some yum Mexican food at Mi Ranchito's with Allison, Brandon, Robert, and Tom.

I love lunches with friends. End of story. I'm going to be so sad when bunches of them leave for the summer this next week.

Celebration Guns

2010-04-14T15:43:00.000-07:00

The sun is out in good ol' Provo today : )

And since I can't wait for it to be warm on a more consistent basis, today I decided to order a new bathing suit for the summer.

A slight incident at the hot pots in Midway kind of did some damage to my black Esther Williams suit that I bought last year (and loved).... let's just say part of it is pretty dang see through now. Hates.

Luckily I was looking at Modcloth today and found a emerald colored Esther Williams I had to get
Here she is:
Can't wait to get a nice tan on this pasty girl!

Fan of Shades

2010-04-08T18:32:00.000-07:00

Allison showed me this trailer a few weeks ago. I can't wait to see it!

Such an interesting plot line, and they are actually a real couple. Its loosely based on their relationship. I'm in love with the concept.

And the music sounds good to boot.

you can already get the soundtrack on itunes. I bought the song that plays last in the trailer and haven't stopped listening to it today.

Photographs

2010-04-08T14:17:00.000-07:00

The sun is finally deciding to come out in Provo again. This couldn't make me any more happier! I tend to get the winter blues and the sun seems to make me so much more productive. Can't wait for summer to be here!

But until then....its school work and finals. Eww.

At least I had a nice pick me up this last weekend. It was so fun taking Jeff to Disneyland and showing him around Hollywood : )

Possibility

2010-03-31T22:34:00.000-07:00

I get to see this lovely girl that I call my sister tomorrow night.

And most definitely a few of these on Sunday : )
Can't wait to see the Mexi side of my family again! It has been far too long.
Things also planned :
-Mahe sushi in Seal Beach
-Disneyland (get to take a first timer!)
-Getting to see the Gonzalez family at Disneyland!
-Shopping!!!!!!!!!!!
-Going to the beach
-Possibly visiting the Hollywood sign. (its on my bucket list)
-Spending Easter with my family : )

Green Grass

2010-03-30T01:30:00.000-07:00

I found these girls the other day by accident. I'm in love.

I want to be a French girl with talent.

Looks Just Like the Sun

2010-03-23T15:07:00.001-07:00

It's not my birthday or Christmas. But I can dream right?

I want this video camera. ASAP.
For how awesome it is....its only $180 from urban outfitters.

Thank you Harinezumi camera, for making me have another thing on my list of things I lust over

Gonna Get Along Without You Now

2010-03-23T12:23:00.000-07:00

Lucky me. I got to go to California with an awesome photographer. She's got some skills.

In case you ever need someone to brighten your day with some beautiful images, or maybe take some pictures for you. Call on the lovely Jessica Peterson.

She is one of my bestest friends.

And she gives the best compliments.

Thank you dear for documenting a weekend I will never forget. Never.

All images shot by Jessica Peterson, go see more on her blog. (especially the dolphin pictures!)

True Affection

2010-03-17T00:27:00.000-07:00

I once went on a magical trip to California and never ever wanted to come back. My dear friends I am on cloud nine. I lived it up and did things I know I will never get the chance to do again. I feel closer to some girlie friends and need to treasure this time forever.

Things I got to do:
Go on a yacht
Sail next to beautiful dolphins that danced along side of us
Saw a Humpback whale (they are endangered!)
Visit Catalina Island
Unexpectedly found Beverly Hills and drove by all the beautiful homes
Had some yum sushi at Mahe in Seal Beach
Spent time with sister
Went to the Kodak theater and took pictures like we did when we were little ones
Drove by Disneyland and didn't go in (aren't you so proud?)

Violet Eyes

2010-03-10T09:39:00.000-08:00

It is almost time for the new She & Him album to come out! March 23rd people!. I'm excited. And I love the new single which finally has a music video to go with it.
Enjoy.

P.S. I'll be in California this weekend! can't wait to see my sister soon! And I get to come back for Easter too! Life is good right now!

The Boy With the Wooden Lips

2010-03-08T09:08:00.000-08:00

I'm kind of sad right now, not really sad in the emotional way, but in the I just want to buy something once again sad. It just happens that Alexander Mcqueen is on Gilt Group today! And I promised to give up buying clothes till Easter! Please someone get something so I can live vicariously through you. It is even his ready to wear clothes! Stuff I might actually be able to afford.......if I wasn't already saving up for going to California. Dag!

If you still need an invite follow this link!

I laughed so hard after I showed my other fashion obsessed friend Jeff this dress. He hates it. haha.

He much prefers this cute top below. Oh how I love when people are bluntly honest : )

Stay

2010-03-02T09:56:00.000-08:00

Taken during a random late night at Ihop!

I just made a mix cd for my lovely and talented photographer friend Jessica. She sent me the sweetest text saying she loved it, and when I played it for Allison she demanded I burn her a copy as well. Now I'm going to share it with you all, hope you like it as much as they did.

Track 1: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home

Track 2: Agent Ribbons - Chelsea, Let's Go Join the Circus

Track 3: Asobi Seksu - Thursday

Track 4: Blitzen Trapper - Furr

Track 5: Stars - Undertow

Track 6: Manchester Orchestra - I Can Feel a Hot One

Track 7: Chemical Brothers - Asleep From Day feat. Mazzy Star

Track 8: Agent Ribbons - Boy With the Wooden Lips

Track 9: Lissy Trullie - Ready For the Floor (cover)

Track 10: The Hush Sound - Out Through the Curtain

Track 11: Arrah and the Ferns - Southern Comfort

Track 12: Kate Earl - Melody

Track 13: Robert Francis - Junebug

Track 14: Gigi - Won't Someone Tell me? (with Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn)

Track 15: First Aid Kit - Hard Believer

Track 16: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis - Going Up the Country

Track 17: Yeasayer - Ambling Alp

Track 18: Bloc Party - Signs

Track 19: Alex Winston - Pull My Heart Away (Jack Penate Cover)

Track 20: The XX - Crystalised

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

P.S. if the player isn't working just click "Get Tracks" and it will take you to a better player

Death of a Salesman

2010-02-25T11:28:00.000-08:00

My friends have skills. Skills like music and photography, and the angst to change the world.

Meet Book on Tape Worm. Which includes my very talented friend Scott.

Book on Tape Worm from Kristina Baker on Vimeo.

I think I will remember these times the most when I leave Provo eventually. The times we all sat around and talked till late at night, some people playing guitars and others just observing.

Play the Game

2010-02-20T13:21:00.000-08:00

Okay I know I said I was giving up my retail shopping habit......but I can still look at clothes right?
I want all of these from Harvey Faircloth.
I can't wait for Spring!

"Take a bite of my heart tonight"

2010-02-19T15:35:00.000-08:00

These boys really are a packaged deal. You can't have one without the other.

This might not be that funny if you don't know these two. But for those of you that do....enjoy.

Dan & Andrew Amazing Race audition from Dandrew Entertainment on Vimeo.

They are trying to be on Amazing Race. I would love to see them on that show!

Find a New Way

2010-02-18T14:59:00.000-08:00

Although I am no longer Catholic, I have decided to participate in Lent this year! I'm giving up my retail shopping habit for forty days. And I couldn't be more optimistic about it. I even have the moral support because Jeff (who actually is Catholic) has decided to give up the same. We both enjoy our retail therapy, but I'm in need of a break and want to become a more frugal shopper. I think I might actually sell and give away some clothes.

I NEED to.

The other day I almost went out and bought more hangers, and then I thought the idea of that was silly. I have too many clothes.

And I kind of want to visit this place sometime soon:

And this one too!
So some pennies need to be saved!

"Souls of Gold"

2010-02-12T00:07:00.000-08:00

Today was a tad rough. I found out I have bronchitis and have meds that can help take it away before the wedding! However I am determined to have a good time this weekend!

Tonight when I was packing my boys (friends Jeffy and James) came over for a little visit. They truly know the key to my heart, they brought me over some In-n-Out and told me of their cute plans for Valentine's Day weekend. Lots of my friends seem to be in relationships all of a sudden: )

I feel lame because I usually hand out cards but I only managed to get Allison's done today until I had no energy left for making more.

So instead, here is a virtual one for all you out there that deserve some lovin'! Courtesy of Ambrosia Girl from last year

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! (well its a few days early, but hey, it works)

All images are from Ambrosia Girl

"Animal"

2010-02-10T23:40:00.000-08:00

Around this time of the semester I yearn for a little break from school. I know its only a month into the semester, but since I didn't go home for the holidays I am DESPERATE to see some lovely sunny and warm weather. Can't wait to be in lovely Oceanside, CA for my Dad's wedding.

And Although I will dearly miss these individuals while I am gone....

I mostly sad that I will probably miss Briye guy having her baby! Can't wait to meet you baby Rilo!

Take care of her Atom!

P.S. I have become addicted to Gossip Girl, I don't know how this happened!

POST EDIT: I finally found my other camera so I can actually post some pictures in the future that aren't gross and grainy. Sorry for the lack of quality!

Gimme Sympathy

2010-01-19T00:23:00.000-08:00

Would BYU let this happen ever? please?

Time Flies

2010-01-18T11:43:00.000-08:00

Today I miss home a little bit. Northern California has a special place in my heart.

Hearing about the sea lions disappearing on Joanna's blog made me think of all the good times I drove to San Francisco and hung out at Fisherman's Wharf. I loved when I got to take Allison this last summer. Hopefully I get to visit soon!

When don't we enjoy karaoke?

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow

2010-01-14T18:24:00.000-08:00

I love finding new songs from some of my favorite artists. This is such a beautiful cover by Lykke Li
I always think of Dirty Dancing when I hear this song : )

Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken

2010-01-12T18:42:00.000-08:00

I'm loving my friends right now. Even though I don't always have the most social schedule I hope they know they are the Best!

Even Garrett Spencer.......who actually kind of looks like a younger version of my Dad in this picture. A tad strange?

And even Katie B who recently got in a car accident! It was so sad watching her car get towed away. She luckily is safe and sound even though her car might not be.
I know this post is a tad random, I just really wanted the world to see those pictures.

Oh and just in case you were wondering. McDonald's does not have a $10 deal for 50 chicken mcnuggets going on. Do not be fooled as me and Jessica were .......However it should be noted that the McDonald's by Ikea is perhaps the classiest one I have ever seen.
Oh and apparently Allison believes in peace now.

Loves you all, hopefully the new year is treating you well so far : )

The Way We Move

2010-01-06T12:37:00.000-08:00

Maybe this year I will post more. Just maybe.

As for my recent activities, I had a wonderful Christmas vacation that was anything but lonely.
I flew my sister into town with a flight reward I got from Southwest and got to spend some quality time with her and my friends here in Utah. I feel so blessed to know such wonderful people and loved playing Clue and Rock Band at the Webbs' casa!
And eating amazing Mexican food!!!! Although I'm sure my sister was a little disappointed at the fact she never got to have her favorite Mexican drink Champurrado (I linked it in case you don't know what it is)

And now I might just get a Snuggie! Hey...... they look really warm and comfortable!

Post edit: Maybe I should carry around a better camera, these Iphone pictures are horrible! But whatever : )

Last Christmas I Gave You My Heart

2009-12-24T00:21:00.000-08:00

This got me into the Christmas Spirit : )

"Garage Glamorous"

2009-12-09T12:05:00.000-08:00

Bits of My Weekend inspired by one of my favorite blogs for me, for you

We are so posed. ha.(mostly because Dad can't figure out how to take a picture on an iphone)Huntington Beach Pier at night. Two girls bored at a fish shop : )Two days just isn't long enough to go and visit family.

Here Comes Santa Claus

2009-12-07T14:22:00.000-08:00

So this weekend has been all sorts of fun and crazy combined. Saturday I flew to California to meet some new family that I haven't met yet (my Dad is getting married in February). I was supposed to fly out in the morning but had to settle for an early afternoon flight after sleeping through both of my alarms. Something I seem to be known for these days.....

Well after I quickly got my things together and hit the road for the airport, me and my roommate Allison were able to see the hilarious 1st Annual Provo Santa Run while driving down Center Street. It was amazing. I think this video captures it, too bad I didn't have a zoom so you can see there outfits better!

And in case you can't see it, Everyone was required to dress up as Santa Claus. (pregnant women, old men, young children, etc. were seen)

Bad Romance

2009-12-03T14:52:00.000-08:00

So maybe I've gone a few times.....or more than a few times.

It is way too dangerous having this place right by where I work!

Thank you Utah!!!!!!!!
I'll take a number two, no onions, two packets of spread, and a neopolitan shake please : )

Charmer

2009-11-16T16:06:00.000-08:00

I'm really excited for the holiday season to come around. It is really starting to feel like winter now that my face gets frozen every morning that I walk to school. I'm excited but sad at the same time.

I won't really get to see any of my family this year and I will especially miss seeing this little girl above. She is adorable and I always put makeup on her or paint her nails. She demands that I do so. (or somehow she finds a way to get into my sister's makeup stash and smears it everywhere!)

Aunt Gracie you better get a camera on your computer so we can have video chat this year instead! I'm saying this early so that I give you plenty of time to get one.

Miss you!

Oh. and P.S. If any of you people are staying in town, or coming into town, I want to know! (Briye I know you will be here for X-Mas and I'm so glad!) I want to see your faces : )

Talk to Me

2009-11-08T22:42:00.000-08:00

So maybe I'm a little late on posting this since I guess it has been around for quite some time. But reading a girl's diary this week who died during the German invasion of the Ukraine made this all the more meaningful. Such a beautiful talent this girl has.

This is Kseniya Simonova's interpretation of the invasion.

Thursday

2009-11-02T12:29:00.000-08:00

I had such a fun time this last weekend! My sister came up from southern California and I had a blast with her! Isn't it just great when your siblings get along with the same kind of people you do? I mean it's just nice that she is able to hang out and love my friends here in Provo just as much as I do. I don't feel like I have to entertain her and take her to do some extravagant things, I can just invite friends over, or take random trips to Ihop at midnight, or go to Velour, or do craft projects, or go send her with Allison to the BYU campus, or go to dance parties in parking garages with my married friends and she is entertained.

You know what I'm saying?

Oh and P.S.
I don't care if I have been her before, being Dora is amazing. Can you see my friend Joey dressed up as Diego in the background? Seeing everyone's costumes is probably the best part of Halloween. The gold goes to Briye and Adam! Adam was Hank from Castaway and Briye was Wilson the volleyball! I sure hope they post pictures because I laughed so hard the whole night looking at them togeth. Pure amazing. A close second comes this guy that dressed as Russell Brand

Berceuse

2009-11-02T12:23:00.000-08:00

I do believe that Coralie Bickford-Smith has done it again. Is it too early to start my Christmas wish list?

P.S. These are only available in the UK or from a handy dandy link I have from a Canadian book site, The only problem is it looks like some are already sold out! Just my luck. Oh and in case you didn't get the first round of her books they just got released in the US.

Junebug

2009-10-20T16:20:00.000-07:00

Okay, so lately my apartment has felt like an urgent care center. Allison got deathly sick, and then Caroline caught it, and the whole time I was just waiting for when I would get it. I never did, but who knows I just might get it now that I have jinxed myself. Not to say I haven't had my fair share of mishaps lately.

Yesterday I woke up and my left eye had a piercing pain and I felt like I was going blind! My eye kept watering and wouldn't stop, I was so irritated! I decided to go to class anyways and I basically balled the whole morning. On top of that I had to work later in the evening. So I left for home after two classes hoping that maybe some more sleep would help. It didn't : ( I even was crying at work! I felt like such a weirdo. This morning I woke up and the pain was still there. After some encouragement from my professor I went to the health center. Little did I know, that I would be surrounded by people in masks. I felt like I was in the midst of the swine flu, and well I probably was. I took my antibiotic medicine (my eye is infected, eww, but at least its not pink eye Briye!) and high tailed it out of there.

Anyways the moral of the story is don't get sick. Cuz you will have to look scary and wear a face mask. I just really wanted to tell you guys that, even though I'm sure you regret reading this whole post just for that!

Back to the Start

2009-10-11T19:51:00.000-07:00

I have neglected you my little blog. I have been quite busy since school started and I feel like I don't even get to see my dear friends as much : ( I really do miss you (both of you)

And since I have hardly had time to do anything adventurous, I am just going to post music that I have been listening to lately. I don't know if the fact that I work at a place that plays constant remixed music has had an effect on what I listen to, well who am I kidding all I listen to is electronic music right now. With of course the exception of a few pop and folk songs....

Every week I wake up Allison in the morning by playing Miley Cyrus's song "Party in the USA". She loves it, no really I think she does. Even despite her constant groans and cursings towards me when I do. One day I may even get her to love Taylor Swift, although she seems to resist to this notion as well. I promise you, it will happen.

But for now, here are a few songs I love.

"I can be your hero baby!"

2009-09-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

Karaoke seems to be the latest craze in my circle of friends. Most Tuesdays you can find us at Applebees singing, if our homework permits us.

We also went to a local yogurt place called Spoon Me and sang karaoke for my bday! So far my favorites have been...
Tammy Wynette- D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
Enrique Iglesias- Hero
George Michael- Careless Whisper

Oh and here is some amazing footage of Dan singing 'Hero'. He won all the single ladies with this number.Including Allison, you can even see her swooning in the video. (sorry for part of it being upside down!)

Run This Town

2009-08-27T12:17:00.001-07:00

I had no idea how much fun was in store for my birthday. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. Thank you friends.

Because clearly....

I have never laughed so much at the zoo

I couldn't NOT post all these pictures. Thank you Dan and Allison!

Dance Anthem of the 80s

2009-08-20T15:19:00.000-07:00

I'm beyond excited that Urban Outfitters is helping out with The Impossible Project and bringing Polaroid film back!!!!!!! Thank you, Taza

Oh, and you best believe I will be in Salt Lake City when they launch the deadstock polaroid film. I'm picking up Papa Baker and Tori at the airport that day, so coincidentally I will already be in the area! This month is turning out to be nothing short of amazing.

Examples:
I got to see Michelle this last Saturday!

Bri and Adam move back this weekend!

My birthday is Saturday!

Oh, and I'm still loving the short hair : )

Heads Will Roll

2009-08-19T11:12:00.000-07:00

I know a lot of people that are huge fans of FAIL videos and pictures. A friend of mine recently took a picture of this Utah fail. I may have laughed a little bit....

Keep Your Eyes Right On Ahead

2009-08-13T11:12:00.000-07:00

Well my fellow Utahn folks, it is confirmed now. We are getting In-n-Outs in Northern Utah. I had my doubts and thought it was all rumor, but now the construction signs prove it is real. We are getting one on the corner of State Street and University Parkway. I'm beyond excited. I don't know when the Orem one will be finished but they have plans to have them done before the end of the year. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Let's Make it Known..."

2009-08-08T17:01:00.000-07:00

Listen friends, my internet has been sucking it up as of late. We don't know what is wrong with it....so once again I have been m.i.a., not the singer. And I know most of my friends has seen this picture but Aunt Gracie I chopped all my hair off!

My mom and me once talked about me growing my hair out to donate and I finally went through with it!

I couldn't be more excited with how it turned out and am so glad that I was able to donate 12 inches to a good cause. I seriously love the new haircut! (courtesy of my good friend Sandy)

Anyways....this video is adorable and sorry I have been so lame lately.

Can I Steal A Little Love

2009-07-29T21:18:00.000-07:00

Ya so here is another debut trailer for you all. It's the new Alice in Wonderland from Tim Burton. Okay, I'm off of trailers for awhile

More Alice in Wonderland (2010) Info

Loves!

Around the Bend

2009-07-21T17:01:00.001-07:00

New movies I'm looking forward to seeing! I seem to be in somewhat of a fashion kick right now.

Oh and I really can't wait for the Coco Chanel movie! It was made in French and I was afraid they weren't going to release it here with subtitles but it looks like they are! I'm excited.

A Praise Chorus

2009-07-21T14:07:00.000-07:00

Sushi is more than just something I enjoy to eat. I LOVE to eat it. Good sushi is pretty expensive for a poor college student such as I, but that doesn't stop me from indulging in it from time to time.

Long story short.

All you can eat sushi is my new favorite thing. Happy Sumo is where I usually go in Provo but they are just too chic and pricey for me to go there lately.

Thank you Allison for loving sushi as much as I do! Oh and Briye, I will make you love it someday, seriously!
Side Note: We went to Sushi Ya in Orem.

Souvenirs

2009-07-20T17:50:00.000-07:00

I found out that I got a job a few days ago! I'm so excited to start with my orientation on Thursday this week. No more freeloading off Papa! Well at least not as much as I was : )

This weekend I'm also driving to southern California because my good friend Jessica is getting married! I'm excited to be there, but not so excited about the long drive that I will be taking to get there.
At least Las Vegas is on the way!
Here are a few pics from my stop there a little over a week ago.

I also plan on fully taking advantage of being by an H&M while I am there. Why can't Utah just get one already? Oh and while they are at it, a Sephora please?

Bastille Day

2009-07-14T11:39:00.000-07:00

Oh the joys of being unemployed. Right now you could say I am looking for job postings online, but you could also say that I am being distracted by the wonderful music coming out of my computer.

Today's distraction soundtrack is.....Mates of State!

And tonight's event will be....the free screening of 500 Days of Summer!

I mean I could complain about how I don't have any spending money but I would be missing out on such great events as this. But I do hope I get a job soon. Second interview of the week done!

Oh. And I just found this forgotten video. It made my day better.

Woke Up In A Car

2009-07-13T16:52:00.000-07:00

For the 4th of July I took a little trip to Southern California to hang out with my sister. I'm so excited for her to start hair school and I know she will be awesome at it! Have I mentioned how she is seriously my favorite person in the world?

Although we could have caught the fireworks in her local city, we decided to go to Disneyland instead! Who would of thought? The people that were sitting next to us waiting for the firework show ended up being from Spanish Fork, Utah, such a small world it is!

PS. Thank you Air Bear (my sister)

for driving me to Pasadena
for driving me to Mission Viejo
for driving me to Long Beach
and for making the weekend amazing!

P.P.S.
It was hilarious watching you almost fall taking this picture.

Blood and Peanut Butter

2009-07-11T15:52:00.000-07:00

Recently I went with my roomie Caroline to give blood for a church activity. I haven't given blood in forever so I was a little freaked out but in the end everything went well for me. Caroline on the other hand, had some issues.

When she was getting the needle put in the blood techy guy (I forget their official name) accidentally got blood on her. It was gross to say the least, but Caroline was such a trooper about it!

Don't Stop

2009-07-10T11:10:00.000-07:00

I'm back friends and fam! I have traveled so much the last week that it feels so good to finally be back in Provo. And because I have so much to share I guess I will just start with San Francisco. Two weeks ago I planned on going to a show with one of my good friends Sandy but it ended up getting sold out. So we went to Gay Pride instead! What a random weekend it was.

After eating dinner with one of my besties Tommy, we walked over to the picnic in Dolores Park and on our way everyone was dancing in the street to Michael Jackson songs. I was able to capture just a little bit of it on my camera.