I am grateful.

I am so grateful for the priesthood. Having it in my home is the greatest blessing.

find one.

I do want one of these.

piano is a quick way to my heart, but if he can sing too, I might just pursue him.
able to strap in a snowboard and hold his own on the slopes, don't mind if I do too.
Scores at least two goals for me on the soccer field, I can handle that.
tell me that he is a returned missionary, I will be a happy girl.

so I have this thing that I do.

theme. 

each month since january of 2010 I've chosen a song to amplify my feelings for that month. a monthly theme song if you will. I love all the songs on it, even the ones that were killed by the mind-numbing radio.  some of these songs remind me of special people in my life.  some on the list few people have heard them. they all are me. my taste. one song I would even listen to when leaving my school with my headphones in because the beat and musicality of it made it fun to make that long walk off campus, I may or may not have imagined things blowing up in the background as I walked away. May of 2011 song reminds me of italy, where I first heard it, before it was big in america. they are all compiled onto a playlist on my iPod. 

some songs I pick early in the month, others were chosen on the last day, it just depends on how things go.


if you are curious to why I chose certain songs for specific months, I will tell you. I remember why each was chosen. So just ask. I dare ya.

each month I shall post the new song on the playlist. here is april.

femoral nerve blockers are a must.

 It was important to me that the surgeon knew which leg to operate on.

I dig the TED hose. I love hospital gowns, plus they make me look hot... 

I was given a femoral nerve blocker, which in essence made my leg numb. It's still numb, which is awesome so I don't have to take the narcotics...yet.

 When all is said and done, I still claim my legs are sexy, even with the new cuts and screws.

impact part one.

Biff - Best friend, you are always needed up in Bountiful, but I understand that Ephraim takes priority currently. Temple walks are a must, especially with summer coming.
Abrecia - The girls in Logan no longer have a chance, you are beautiful. Make those boys fall.
Amy, Aimster - You have taught me more things in life than you'll ever understand. Plus you turned 18 today, since you are beautiful I plan on introducing you to all of my guy friends.
Luke - 62 days, I'm not counting, I swear.
Brandon - First date I ever went on was with you. It was a great evening. HSM, T&G Forever.
Jo - You are the best sister that I could ask for, you make me stronger because of your example.
Nick - Ever since I was little I always looked up to you, literally and figuratively. You are a great older brother.
Jon - We fought, we played, we're siblings. I'm happy you are my older brother, because we talk and understand each other.
Dan - No one better for my sister than you. And of course "what about Dan?"
Niki - You are sweet and feisty and perfect for my brother.
Alli - I've know you longer than my brother has, but I guess it's okay if you marry him. Alright you must marry him, so we can vacation together.
Steven - You come home soon, we were best friends before you left, I better get some quality time when you get home. I mean it.
Kristin - Penguin, pizza fairy, so awesome.
Kevin - It's not my fault, somebody put a wall in my way. 'nuff said.
Jeff - Mohawk Jeff, I wish you weren't moving.
Tyson - What's up buttercup. Never gets old.
Collin - Husband. Work will never be the same when you leave to be a full-time marine.
Ty - You taught me a very important skill.
Maggie - My music collection no longer suffers, my ears thank you.
Mike - I enjoy our conversations.
Erik - Pushing your buttons is fantastic.
James - You are the most adorable 19 year old. I'm jealous of the girl who gets you in the end.
Max - B99 3EZ
Kevin - Epic hugs from far away. I don't use epic loosely.
Josh - Your giggle is important to me.
Alex - Sigma is my favorite, and you were my favorite Sigma. The girl who has you is so very lucky.
Curtis - Yellow motorcycle is missed.
Garrett - First crush, and longest friend.
Josh - Saved me from the high jump.
Lindsay - My tall, blonde, smart, designer, and never boring.
Alex - Sixth grade dance, you told me that I was the most beautiful girl in the room.
Kolby - You probably don't remember eighth grade english, but I do.
Cache - Scales and orchestra. Nothing can beat a great stand partner.
Marlee - Friended me when I needed friends.
Andrea - You saved me from heartache, so many flippin' times.
Michelle - Concerts and drama were always entertaining, and made great memories.
Griffin - Telling me to come over when I'm on the verge of tears is all a girl needs sometimes.
Andrew - The ice is amazing.
Kent - Bold boy, very bold boy.

The little things count.

overrated.

sometimes I post about my surgical endeavors.

sometimes I post about my attire.

sometimes I post about stomach.

sometimes I post about a boy, or five.

I think all of that is pointless because none of it is going to change anything.

one surgery is over, I'll be getting another on monday, big deal -- nah.

my attire changes about as much as I change my clothes -- four times a day.

my stomach is awesome -- It's cute and pink like it should be. I think.

boys -- not important currently, other than friendship, even that is almost overrated.

p.s. money - tithing, $75 towards savings per pay check (car), then the rest goes towards target's color fashion. I love what they have done.
my life --  1. church
                 2. car
                 3. clothes

all the weaknesses a girl needs. 

good work.

two years in a row I have decided to make life difficult during tax season, because my mom is a tax rep.

last year I was in the hospital for a week because I was lucky  enough to get mononucleosis, causing my spleen to almost rupture due to enlargement, plus a cyst rupturing and having some sort of infection in my kidney. whabam four months of awesomeness.

this year I started early with my gallbladder malfunctioning and getting it removed. I had awesome issues all through january and february.  One day at work, playing soccer, I got aggressive with a guy who in turn pushed back and my left knee snapped.  One month of rehab and I am back up to 75% speed with no problem running. Running forward that is. saturday I was given the okay to play soccer again, with my doctor playing on my team.  I tried running backwards to turn to get the ball from someone, and just fell over. The guy was slightly confused to what happened.  Today I went to a great orthopedic surgeon and he looked at my knee and tried to find the "snap" and didn't feel one, therefore, my anterior cruciate ligament - ACL - is torn.

april 2, 2012 I will get it surgically fixed, and I am putting my soccer cleats in storage.

Model knee with the ACL showing (mine is unattached)

Swollen and taped knee.

. Playing with the knee model.