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10 THINGS

6.30.2017


10 things left on my to-do list for today. 

9 more hours until I can try to convince my friends on our campout that it's time for bed, haha.

8 things on my grocery shopping list.

7 more weeks until I get a new niece and a new nephew!! 

6 videos in my editing queue.

5 hours until I head out for an entire weekend away with some of the greatest people.

4 more days until my favorite holiday! 

3 songs on looped repeat.

2 tacos to eat.

1 person on my mind.








10 THINGS

12.12.2016


1: I need to take more/better photos so that I can use them to blog with. This is just disappointing.
2: Today was the Monday-y-est Monday of all the Mondays. 
3: But it ended with everything falling into place, and reminding me that that's how life usually goes, if only I'd learn a little patience. Totally easier said than done.
4: I've been really grateful for sincere friendships lately. I'm finding out more and more which ones are the real ones, and I'm in awe by the incredible people in my life.
5: I've been listening to the same song on repeat since Friday. I'm too embarrassed to say what it is.
6: Snowboarding is still one of the best things in the world, and I'm craving it like no other. If you follow me on Insta, then you already know that I woke up at 5:00 a.m. the other day, put on all my snowboarding gear, and then just sat around in it for an hour. Literally can't wait to take it out on some fresh pow-pow. powder. snow.
7: Can I just say how grateful I am to have a Heavenly Father that always has my back? I know I disappoint him about 99% of the time, but he is there for me anyway. Ugh. I'm so undeserving, but so grateful.
8: I made my bed today. You don't realize how proud you should be of that. I don't really believe in making beds.
9: Lately I've been feeling a complete and utter lack of confidence in knowing exactly how to get to where I want to be. Anyone who is qualified in life lessons should come give me some. Will pay in hugs and also maybe food that I steal from my parents house. Cause I don't grocery shop. Hence--I need life lessons. Did this just go around in a full circle? 
10: I'm feeling restless and ready for some change. Again. So I'm moving. Again. For the 6th time this year. lol @ me. 

Go kill your Tuesday, everybody! Only 13 more days until Christmas!! 

10 things I learned from babysitting

4.11.2016



1: If you toot three times, you have to go potty. 

2: Flashing lights means you're in outer space, and the dark side could attack at any second.

3: Mac and cheese is its own food group, and is better than any other food. Especially if from Golden Corral.

4: Car rides longer than 10 minutes are just unacceptable.

5: Car seats can double as jet pack. Or spaceship. Or train. Or airplane. Or any other mode of transportation. 

6: "Lasterday" is a word used that can be used to mean any day that isn't today.

7: The word underwear is funny to everyone and should be screamed during public outings. If no one laughs, you must scream it again. This may be substituted with the words booger or poop as well.

8: You may have rooms full of toys, but all you need to be entertained is a cup and a spoon.

9: Babies feel cuddliest in the morning. 

10: Children, even in their naivety, are wise beyond their years.

I got to spend the past 5 days babysitting some of my nieces and nephews in St. George! Being an aunt is one of my most cherished relationships. I can't even begin to describe how much these kids mean to me. It was a rainy weekend, and we had so much fun just enjoying each others' company. I can't wait until May when I get to do it all again! 

10 Little Updates

3.15.2016

1: Last Tuesday I was sick in bed, and I didn't get to spend it with Nathan like I usually do. I was bummed about that, because I had planned on taking him to the LDS Face to Face-- a broadcast for young, single adults with Elder Holland, Elder Hallstrom, and Sister Stephens. Although I didn't get to take Nathan, I was able to watch it online. It was so uplifting, inspiriting, and exactly what I needed. The concept was that anyone could tweet in questions, and they would answer as many as they could during the broadcast. One of my favorite things that Elder Holland said at the end was, "Whatever the question, the answer is the gospel of Jesus Christ." It really put so many of my personal questions into perspective. 

2: Thursday was a rough day. We got some bad news about the health of my dad and of my brother, and I was just struggling. I'm lucky to have the people in my life that I do. My friends Cami and Carlee took me for a drive, helped me forget what was going on for a while, and had me laughing in no time. Speaking of--did you guys know that on the iPhone, you can text an emoji, and (with a certain setting turned on) your phone can speak the emoji?  "Smiling pile of poo"<---haha b="" dying.="" i="" was="">

3: Friday night was girls night! My sister Katie is a Mary Kay Consultant and was having a party. Afterwards, Cami and I went back to my parents and watched the Lizzy McGuire movie. haha! It'd been way too long since I'd seen it.

4: Saturday was my parents 35th anniversary! They spent the weekend away, and my mom got a new ring! It's beautiful.

5: Saturday morning Cami came with me to take Nathan to get an MRI. Did I already mention how lucky I am to have the friends that I do?! I was feeling really overwhelmed with having to take Nathan by myself. I don't know what I would've done without her there. Probably cry the whole time in the waiting room because I was so anxious haha.

6: Sunday I got to Skype Kamila! Kamila is my foreign exchange student from my Junior year of high school. We used to be a lot better at keeping in touch, but I know it had been a few years since I'd really had a good conversation with her. But we talked for 2 hours! It was great to catch up. I just love her. :)

7: I know this is pathetic, but in all my years of life, my "scripture study" has been more or less just reading through the Book of Mormon. There have definitely been times where I've been more "studious" about it than others, but it's always been cover-to-cover, and starting over again when I finish. This week I decided to start studying the characteristics of Christ found in Preach My Gospel. I'm starting with Faith, and will continue to study it until I feel like it's time to move on to another one. It's been an incredible experience so far. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone needing a change in their scripture study!

8: Daylight Savings is killing me. That's all I'm gonna say.

9: Monday was the Bachelor finale. haha. It's funny that that's noteworthy enough for me to put on here, but it is. The best thing is that every Monday I get to spend the night with my friends and sisters, relax, and get into a stupid TV show. Yeah, we know it's a shallow show, but it's more about who you're with than what you're doing. I'm gonna miss it until the next season starts! 


10: Tonight Nathan and I decided to go to the mall to look for a new wallet for him. He gets cash and gift cards sometimes, (holidays, birthday, etc.) and I felt like he needed one! We happened to have a gift card to JCPenney, so we decided to start our search there. Nathan turned down every single wallet they had! haha, it was so funny. BUT I did catch him eyeing this shirt, and it was the only thing he said he wanted. You guys, he's the best! He's got so much personality in him. I wish everyone could see it.

10 Things

2.21.2016


This weekend was such a good one. 
I've got a lot to say about it, 
but since I'm already feeling like 
I'm about to drift into sleep, 
I'll just leave you with 10 things for tonight:

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1: Weather has more of an impact on me than I thought.
2: I am ready for summer. Not just spring; SUMMER! 
3: It's okay to take two naps in one day.
4: Working for something is always better than getting something you didn't work for.
5: There is no such thing as a lost cause.
6: I don't feel right if I don't read at least a little bit every day.
7: Friends' tears break me apart.
8: There are certain people in my life that just make me better when I'm around them.
9: Red mountains have my heart. 
10: Trying to come up with any plausible way for me to move back to St. George. 

Got any leads? Help a sistah out! 

10 things I learned this weekend:

9.21.2014


1: Sometimes, don't make any plans.
2: Always order ice cream. Always.
3: Stay in with your best friend on a Saturday night. It's good for you.
4: Some friendships stay the same, no matter how much time you've spent apart. 
5: Taking responsibility can feel very liberating.
6: September really is my favorite month for video shoots.
7: I've been really indecisive lately.
8: I am grateful for change.
9: I am grateful for those who I love, and for those who love me.
10: Love has its limits. 

10 things I've learned lately.

3.10.2014



1: Laughing is most definitely my favorite thing in the whole world.
2: I can be productive. It is possible!
3: Go with the gut. Say yes to fun.
4: I'm ready for some change.
5: Just give in and go with it sometimes.
6: And sometimes, saying no is totally necessary, and entirely worth it.
7: Some relationships will never change, no matter how long it's been since you've seen each other.
8: Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same.
9: Make work into play.
10: All of my roommates pee in the shower. Do you guys do this?! Because, gross. 

10 things I learned this weekend

6.30.2013




1: I've had homebody tendencies lately, but if I make myself get out I'll always feel good about it.
2: Brielle is still the world's greatest friend.
3: I don't like when girls say, "we'll see if I'm available when he gets home!" when talking about boyfriends on missions. It's a choice, not a chance.
4: Monsters University was just as good as Monsters Inc. Go see it!
5: I want too much. I need to learn to just be content with what I have.
6: I'm in the mood to do lots of camping! Anybody with me?
7: Cutting up your debit card is a good way to save money.
8: Best guy friends that come home with a french accent are suddenly 7 times more attractive. Welcome home, Matt Meyers! 
9: Laughing until you cry is the best thing in the world!
10: I'm in the middle of a beautiful time of life with so much opportunity for growth.

10 things I learned this week.

5.26.2013


1: The things I stress the most about are usually the least stress-worthy.
2: Confidence is key.
3: I really like to know everything that's going on with people I know. Even if it's none of my business. ha. oops.
4: My family + charades = best time ever.
5: Great friendships can develop out of any situation. 
6: Memorial Day weekend is the absolute worst time to throw a bridal shower if you want people to come.
7: If you're in to modesty, this place is your new best friend. 
8: Coconut oil is a miracle worker in sooo many ways!
9: My family is slightly uncomfortable with the things I'm open about. haha.
10: I'd sleep at night even if our bodies didn't need it. I love it so much.

10 things I learned this weekend.

1.13.2013



1: I always claim Mexican food to be my favorite, but I don't have a favorite Mexican sit-down restaurant. (Cafe Rio doesn't count.) Tell me your favorites so I can go try them all!

2: I can't wait for the sun. It's time for it to come out again. and I don't want any of this "Spring" stuff. I want SUMMER.

3: It's impossible to read a guy's mind when you haven't been friends for 3 years. Not everyone blurts out their feelings every minute of the day like I do. haha.

4: Time solves most things.

5: I'm craving a day with the ocean. Road trip anyone?? Anyone??

6: The best dreams happen when you're awake.

7: Laughing is most definitely my favorite thing in the whole world.

8: Just get up and get out.

9: There are people in my life that make me better just by being around them.

10: Sometimes it's just nice to go home early.

10 things I learned this weekend.

12.08.2012



1: I find it hard to listen to anything but Frank Sinatra.
2: I feel better when my room is clean.
3: And cleaning is rejuvenating. 
4: I'm not really shy- I'm just an observer.
5: I'm ready to feel needed again.
6: Taking responsibility pushes me to do and be better.
7: Breakfast At Tiffany's (the movie, not the song) will never, ever get old and will always be my favorite.
8: And Moon River is my favorite song right now.
9: Long solo drives are like meditation for me.
10: I'm a wreck. 

10 things I learned this weekend

4.15.2012





1: I am not a very patient person. (4 more days until I get to see Matthew...)
2: Not having to work for an entire week and a half is soooo nice.
3: I miss going to school. Online classes aren't the same. Am I crazy?
4: Keeping a journal is the best habit. I'll never be upset if I record a seemingly boring day, but I'll always regret not writing about the best days. 
5: St. George rain will forever be better than American Fork rain.
6: I really really miss Matt Finn.
7: FatBooth is a reallllly fun app. Let's just say...you would not want to see what I would look like 100 pounds heavier.
8: Happy people are the best people to be around. 
9: I need to learn to be more selfless.
10: I do want to travel, but only if it's with people I love.


How was your weekend? Did you learn anything new?

Wednesday-isms.

1.04.2012





1: I've been coughing up a storm all day long. (sorry to those people I sit next to at work...)
2: Matthew pretended to like Panda Express because he knows that I like it and he felt bad that I never got to eat there just because he didn't like it. He's too good to me.
3: I am sort of missing my straight-across bangs...who votes I snip em? like ^^ up thurr.. but JUST the bangs. Not the rest.
4: I am definitely missing Abigail, Emily Sue, and Braden.
5: Not super excited about school starting again..
6: Promised Matthew I'd watch the Pokemon series after we finished the Friends series....ha.
7: Getting excited for the weekend.
8: Still can't believe my brother and best friend is getting married a week from Sunday.
9: Wishing I wasn't too sick to start some of my New Year's Resolutions..
10: Feeling a super strong urge to make a trip to the warmth of my St. George.

10 things that made today a good day.

3.18.2011

1: I got to see Brielle for the second day in a row. I love my BSFF. :] :]
2: Brielle took me to see the apartment we're going to be living in this fall. I adore it. It's so cute, it's got new carpet, tile, and cupboards, the kitchen is big, and decorating will be fun and easy.
3: The boyfriend took me to Jamba Juice. mm.mm.mmmm.
4: I went to a movie. I haven't been to a movie in AGES. Ages, I'm tellin' ya.
5: The movie was "Just Go For It." It's a fantastic comedy and I highly recommend it.
6: I went to said movie with my friend of 15 years, Tristan Winterton. oh, how I miss that girl.
7: I got to eat leftover steak for lunch.
8: My bracket is doing well. woot, woot!
9: I got home before 11:00, which means I might just get to bed at a decent hour tonight!
10: I get to go see my newest nephew tomorrow: Mr. Cole Nolan Johnson.


Other important matters:
--Can I just inform everyone how terrible of a song "Friday" is? What is all the buzz about it? It's not well written. The music video is completely ridiculous. And it doesn't even make me excited for Fridays.

--The boyfriend is on a camp out and I miss him...wah. poor me. boo.
-- seeing my future apartment and being around my future roommates made me way too excited for fall. It's going to be such a fun, good atmosphere!

--One of my favorite cousins is having his farewell on Sunday. I'm sad I won't see him for two years!

kay that's all. :)
-- Kalynn.

10 thing I learned this weekend.

3.13.2011

1: Sleep is one of life's little pleasures.
2: I really really miss my parents!
3: This Spring Break is going to be a lot different than I thought it would be.
4: I need more girl friends. or..I at least need to spend more time with those that i DO have. Brielle! Where are you?!
5: I like the boyfriend even more than I thought I did. Who'da thunk it was possible?!
6: It's perfectly acceptable to eat graham crackers and milk for every meal.
7: It's really hard to watch movies when the sun is so rudely shining through your windows! (but..whatevs. I'd rather have sun. )
8: I am dying to go to the beach.
9: I adore spending my entire Sunday with Nathan.
10: Reeses cravings are too strong to fight.

10 things I learned this weekend.

1.30.2011


1: It's okay to spend the weekend in playing COD and Ultimate Uno.
2: Hanging out with old friends that I've known since elementary makes me extremely happy.
3: Full nights of sleep and naps don't necessarily keep you from being tired during the day.
4: Kickboxing is a kick in the butt.
5: I have more memories with Nathan than I thought I did.
6: Movie popcorn makes a perfectly acceptable meal.
7: This snowboarding season is about to get better. :)
8: I miss spending time with my good friend Tristan Winterton.
9: This is going to be a long, long week.
10: Taking part in eating 50 chicken nuggets...is not the best idea ever.

10 things I learned this weekend.

1.23.2011


1: I have the most amazing family I could hope for.
2: It's the little things that mean the most.
3: I'm getting anxious about the future.
4: I am lucky and loved.
5: It's getting harder to keep good and meaningful friendships going.
6: It is officially freezing.
7: Last minute plans are often some of the most fun.
8: McDonald's actually does have a tasty item on their menu: fruit parfait.
9: I have some pretty rad friends.
10: Watching The Office every night has become very therapeutic.
10.5: Speaking of The Office; my boyfriend's laugh is the greatest sound Ive ever heard. haha.

10 things I've learned this weekend.

1.15.2011


1: Books are the gateway to my serenity.
2: Organized is better than unorganized.
3: It's hard to do everyday things with fake nails on.
4: Sometimes the issue, is not really the issue.
5: Yoga benefits me in more ways than I can explain.
6: My boyfriend is the most generous and selfless person I know.
7: Riding toe-side is ridiculously hard to get down after only three experiences with snowboarding.
And I have the bruised knees to prove it.

8: Cafe Rio is the greatest restaurant ever invented.
9: I love amazing bath sanctuaries.
10: I am lucky. Immeasurably lucky.

What did you learn this weekend?