human settlement of mars in 2023.

Science-fiction is my favorite genre to read, so if this Norwegian company can really make this happen, it would prove that creativity and science is one of the best combinations that man-kind has.

"Mars One will establish the first human settlement on Mars in 2023. A habitable settlement will be waiting for the settlers when they land. The settlement will support them while they live and work on Mars the rest of their lives. Every two years after 2023 an additional crew will arrive, such that there is a real living, growing community on Mars. Mars One has created a technical plan for this mission that is as simple as possible. For every component of the mission we have identified at least one potential supplier. Mars One invites you to join us in this next giant leap for mankind!" -www.mars-one.com.

Science-fiction into non-fiction. All the more power to ya. Atleast these guys will take the chance.  And they want to make it very public, with a television show that follows the astronauts though everything from training to actual settlement. Might be worth watching.

proteigon.

Watch, it's kinda cool. 

may song.

it's june 2nd so it's over due for a [may] theme song. it took all month for this one to come through the wood work, even though it's been around for a very long time. it wasn't until I was driving up 500 south when it came on and it just fueled the fire of my excitement even more of my best friend finally being home.

may - sail - AWOLNATION

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.