number 100 on mardi gras

Today is one of those days where I feel like finding excuses to not do homework and just play instead. Luckily, Mardi Gras has provided to be my excuse for me. Me and Melanie are making pina-coladas (with 7up--pomegranate style) mixed with some kind of juice she has. I don't really know what it is. We also rented a movie last night (Chloe) fo freeeeeee which we are going to watch while eating bruschetta pizza and bbq chips with cottage cheese. That last one probably sounds gross, but it's not. I promise. I also have some legit Mardi Gras beads from my Nawlins trip in high school. AND a couple years ago, I bought this sexy real-life Margi Gras mask for this masquerade party my friends planned. I still have it, soooo I will be wearing that. Along with my beads. And just in case you're wondering, I won't make anyone flash me if they want to wear my beads, too. Nor will I be flashing anyone. Ha. :)

One of my best friends just got home from her mission last week! I'm so proud of her! She's coming to visit Rexburg next week and I absolutely cannot wait! She's an angel and it's been sooo long since I've seen her. She's a really great example to me and I'm so happy to be able to call her my friend. I love her to pieces. Here is a picture of me and her :) It was taken the summer before she left on her mission. It was a pretty epic summer. She helped me through a lot of stuff that year and I will be forever grateful for that. :)

Oh yeah by the way, this is my 100th post! Congratulations to me! It's finally happened! Ha. I never thought this day would come honestly. Guess now I can print off my first 100 and make it into a sweet little book. That's what you're supposed to do right? I'm sure my grandma would loovvve it if I did that. She'd probably want to help me. Which would be awesome. Anyway, Happy 100th! To me, and my BFF Mellie. She just posted her 100th as well! :)

Resolve to Resolve.

Wellllll.... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE :)


I had to start out the new year with the traditional new year's blog!

2010 has been a crazy one with lots adventures and tons of lessons. I have been very blessed and I am very grateful for everything that has happened to me thus far in my life. Especially this past year, since it is so fresh in my mind. I have had a lot of experiences that I will never forget, nor do I regret. There have been lots of ups (and realllly really great ups) and lots of downs (some really terrible downs). But overall, 2010 has been a happy one. And, as this year has closed and a new one has started, I know I have a lot to look forward to. :)

This year, in 2011, I decided not to make too many resolutions. If anything, I just want to resolve to live life in such a way that makes me happy--to make decisions because it's what I want to do, not just what others want to do. I resolve to strive to be the best version of myself and to influence others to be the same. I resolve to put forth my best efforts (which includes graduating in July! finally!). And I also would like to read more. For myself. Not for others, or for a class or anything. Just for me. I really don't think I read enough, and I have a ton of books in my room that have only served the purpose of collecting dust. I started Eat Pray Love today. I loved the movie, so of course I had to read the book. But it is only going to increase my desire to travel. Which is something else I resolve to do. My plans after graduation include traveling. I'm not sure when those adventures will begin, but it will definitely be this year. :) And for now, those are all my resolutions (aside from the usual "lose the holiday weight" because it really is happening. for real.).

Anyway, before I end this thing and go get some cafe freakin rio with my family, I just wanted to share a few of my favorite memories from 2010...

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!