The Adventures of Tara and Tyson

Another Pretty Good Story

2011-03-24T10:54:00.000-07:00

Remember that time, a week ago, when I had a baby?

Monday the 14th, I woke up and said to Tyson, "I'm just not feeling awesome." I was feeling nauseas, but I was used to that. I had been feeling that way in the mornings for a week or so, and it usually went away by about 9 in the morning. So I got up, showered, decided nope, not doing my hair today, threw it in a ponytail, and finished getting ready for work. As Tyson and I headed out to the car, I said to him "You know, I wouldn't mind if my hair was in a ponytail when we have this baby. That way my hair won't look craysie in our pictures."

I dropped Tyson off at work and headed to my office. The whole way there, I kept just feeling weird, and had a harder time than usual keeping my eyes open as I drove. I was exhausted, and couldn't figure out why. I got to work, put my lunch in the fridge, and started my day at 8:00. At this point, I noticed I was having what I thought were cramps about every 3-5 minutes. I figured this is why I was exhausted, and brushed it off as having Braxton Hicks contractions. I kept working, while talking to the girls I work with who were saying that I wasn't looking so good. Still, I just brushed it off as normal pregnancy stuff.

On my lunch break, I talked to Tyson and told him I was cramping a lot, and still not feeling very good, so I told him I'd call the doctor. I called and the way their office works is you have to leave a message with your "medical question" on the medical assistant's voice mail. Well, I left a message saying I was 37 weeks pregnant and cramping every 3-5 minutes and just wondering if everything was okay. I waited for a call back. I went back to work. And waited. And waited. Still just feeling icky. Finally at 3:30, I called back and talked to the receptionist. She transferred me to the medical assistant who asked me to repeat my question. So I told the jist of things, to which she said, "You're having period-type cramps every 3-5 minutes? Those aren't Braxton Hicks, those are contractions. You should probably head to the hospital to be checked." Um.

So, I went back into work, let my manager know that I was heading home for the day, but no worries, I'm sure its nothing and I'll be back tomorrow. As I left, I called out to everyone upstairs to not judge me if I was back the next day.

I started home and called Tyson. "Hi honey, do you want to get the hospital bag ready? I'm coming to get you and we're headed over." Tyson's response: "Oh. Okay. Uh. What do we need?" I walked him through what we should take, and I came and picked him up. The whole time I'm thinking that they're just going to send me home, this is silly!

It was 4:30 once we got to the hospital and into a Labor and Delivery room, the nurse, Brooke, checked me out. I was 80% effaced and dilated to a 3. Not too shabby for a first-timer! She called the doctor who said to check on me in an hour. An hour sloooowly ticked by. She checked, and I hadn't really progressed. She called the doctor again who said to wait another hour. At this point, I was starting to feel serious pain. She checked again and I had barely barely progressed. Nurse Brooke could see that I was hurting pretty bad, so she said "I'm not going to send you home to have you come back in an hour in tears!" So she had Tyson and I walk the 4th floor of the hospital. She told us to do the old lady mall walk, you know, hard walk. She wanted us to walk for an hour. I only lasted 40 minutes before I couldn't breathe and the pain was making me see black.

We went back to our room and she checked me again. I had progressed to a 4! They were keeping me! I'm having a baby! What??

I was really really hurting, and trying really hard to not cry when they asked if I wanted my epidural. "Yes! Yes please! Does that make me a baby? I'm only at a 4." No, they said, that does not make you a baby. I got the epidural, which basically felt like I was being electrocuted, but then I experienced the sweet bliss of zero feeling from my waist down. At this point, I was shaking uncontrollably, which the nurse, now Heidi, said was from adrenaline. She laid warm blankets on me, and I was out like a light. It was now 10:00. I was checked again and was at a 5. I asked Heidi when she thought this baby was coming, to which she replied, "Probably between 1 and 2." Dang. I was in for a long night.

Then they checked me again less than an hour later. I was at a 10. That's right folks, I had progressed from a 5 to a 10 in less than an hour! They called the doctor who arrived about 15 minutes later and they started the preparations for a baby. At 11:10 they had me start pushing because baby was crowning. I did the 3 sets of pushes twice. Then I got really gaggy and almost puked. All of the sudden I'm saying "sorry! sorry!" and nearly hurling into those lovely blue bags and then out of nowhere, a baby is placed on my chest! What?? I'm done? Really? It was 11:20.

Baby Ruth was born at 11:20 pm on March 14, 2011. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. and was 18.5 inches long. Born with 10 perfect fingers and 10 perfect toes, and perfect head shape! Nice and round! She was surprisingly healthy for a baby born 3 weeks early, and passed all of the tests in the hospital. Tyson and I are loving having this little sweet thing in our lives, and are feeling incredibly blessed to have her here already!

The Home Stretch

2011-02-27T11:34:00.000-08:00

Wellp! Here we are, week 34! Or 35. Or somewhere in between...My due date has skipped about in the last little while. My original date was April 3rd, then at the ultrasound, the tech said her head was huge (rude!) so they moved it to the 25th of March. But at my last appointment, I was measuring closer to the April 3rd date. So basically, to quote Mr. Incredible, "We'll get there when we get there!"

I'm feeling really good, and grateful to be feeling that way. So far, I haven't had any swelling unless I get too warm and I've been in pretty good health. I had a cold for about a week, which wasn't a whole lot of fun, but I got through it. The only complaint I have? These dang stretch marks. Curses! But, in an odd sort of way, I have come to terms with them. Heck, I've earned 'em! :] So even then, its not really a complaint. I know a lot of women have a hard time, and I was prepared to have a really hard time, but I feel like I have been blessed with the tender mercy of having a relatively pleasant pregnancy. Maybe this is preparing me for the inevitability of my daughter being a super girly, dancer/cheerleader, and boy crazy type of girl. :]

Tyson is doing well in school and is loving his classes. He's developed (no pun intended) a passion for black and white film photography, and loves spending time in the dark room developing the photos he's taken. I've had the opportunity to go with him the last couple of times to take interesting photos up at the State Capitol building in Salt Lake. That place is awesome! And huge. We also took my dear friend Dani's engagement pictures up there yesterday, which was a great experience for all of us.

I'm greatly anticipating the arrival of this little one. Lately, I've been feeling completely overwhelmed with the upcoming events, but I am so happy that it is happening. I'm so grateful to have a knowledge of the Plan of Salvation, and feel so blessed that our Heavenly Father is entrusting us to raise one of his precious spirits. It will be a daunting task, and one that I don't feel nearly qualified for, but I am so looking forward to each moment that is to come. She's already so precious to me, and a stinker :] and I just can't wait to meet her! Well, I can. She needs to cook just a little longer, please and thanks!

And, for your viewing pleasure, this video by Julian Smith. He is hilarious. And clean. Which is not a combination easily found! Our other favorites of his are "Jellyfish," "Hot Kool Aid," "Racist Coffee," and "Malk."

We're Getting There!

2011-01-16T07:06:00.000-08:00

I'm finally in the 3rd Trimester! Woot! I'm 30 weeks along, and I am definitely starting to feel it! I love this being pregnant thing...it was definitely hard to be happy about it whilst being sick for the time I was, but I truly am enjoying it now. Except for the fact that I can hardly bend over to put shoes on. That's not completely super. :]

Tyson got into the Photography program at BYU!!!! This is super exciting news! This means he can be taking all the classes he needs/wants to and we've got a rough estimate of how much longer he'll be in school. This semester, he's taking a black and white photography class, where he's using a film camera and will be developing pictures in a darkroom. Sweet. He's enjoying his classes thus far, and the next few years are going to be really fun for him. His business did pretty well this Christmas season as well, as they had a booth in a store at the University Mall. They sold quite a few, and it was really cool to see people interested in his work, as they are beautiful pictures.

Baby Ruth is still growing well and is very active. We like that we can actually see her moving around now, even though it sort of looks like there's an alien in my belly. She's big enough now (and I'm pretty sure she's got a personality already) that she enjoys getting right up under my rib cage while I'm sleeping and kicking as hard as her little legs can. And each time, I wake up saying "Whoa, baby!" She also has her own time schedule, which makes me laugh. A couple of weeks ago, our alarm clock didn't go off, and I started awake at 7:26 (four minutes before I usually leave for work) and did the fastest getting ready procedure of my life. Tyson had to drive me, and about halfway there, she finally woke up and started doing somersaults and kicking my internal organs, as if to say, "Um, why are you up? I'm not ready to be up." I love the little personality we've given her already.

My last doctor's appointment went well, which I was extremely happy about, because it was that glucose test. The one where you drink that nasty drink that tastes like orange soda that was left out for a week. Glorious. But I passed it, which means I don't have to do the 3 hour one. However, she also tested my Iron, and it was at a 10.8. Normal Iron content, she said, is between 11 and 12. So I'm taking an extra Iron supplement on top of my prenatal. The fact that my Iron is low is honestly not surprising. It always has been. I've tried to donate blood 4 times, and only succeeded once because my Iron was too low. And I haven't had beef since about 18 weeks along, so it has been greatly diminished.

My mom told me that while she was pregnant with me, she love love loved ice cream, and she thinks that's why I've always loved ice cream. Well, this baby is going to be the same way! I love ice cream! A couple of Saturdays ago, Tyson went skiing, so I was at home watching Law & Order: SVU and decided, "Hmm...I want ice cream." So I ate a big bowl...and then another one...and then half of one. It was awesome. I was ashamed. :]

So, all is well in the Rollins household. We love our life and we can't wait til Baby Ruth gets here in just a few short weeks!

Almost Through With Trimester Two!

2010-11-28T12:20:00.000-08:00

I'm a poet and I wasn't even aware!

Week 23! Its crazy how time is flying...Baby Ruth is growing like mad, and moving like a fiend. She's especially active right as I'm finally relaxing for bed...she's gonna be a turkey, I can tell :] Tyson is able to feel her move and Emma and Kev felt her this last weekend while we were in Vegas!

And yes, we are naming her Ruth. Ruth Anne to be precise. :]

We spent Thanksgiving weekend in Las Vegas with my family and it was a blast! For Thanksgiving dinner, we went to the Garden Buffet in the South Pointe Hotel/Casino and man, was it delicious. And I got to eat sushi! (no fish in it, but it was still spectacular). We also got to walk through the cactus garden at Ethel M chocolate factory, which was beautiful. It was so nice to spend those days with our family.

Friday morning, Mom, Emma, and I got up and left around 6 to get in line at Jo-Ann's Fabric store, because their flannel was $1.29 a yard, which is a screaming deal. We only stood in line for about 10 minutes, and we were in the store, so we didn't completely freeze. We couldn't get a cart right away so while Mom watched for an available cart, Emma and I packed around about 10 bolts of fabric. My arms are still sore! But we finally got a cart and loaded it up with our bolts and waited for our numbers to be called. I got enough fabric to make 6 blankets :] and I will post pictures as they go!

We ended up needing to leave a day early, however, because the Storm of the Century was a few days late. It was SUPPOSED to come through on Tuesday, but decided to hang out until Sunday, so we took off on Saturday. We're extremely grateful we did though, because we woke up this morning to a thick blanket of snow.

So anyways, that's what's new in our lives. Also, Tyson submitted his portfolio for the Photography program at BYU, so keep your fingers crossed!!

Are We Going To Have Trucks or Dolls At Our House?

2010-11-09T19:20:00.000-08:00

We had our first ultrasound today! Our baby is looking really good and healthy, which is awesome :] Baby's head is a little big, which leads the doctor to believe I'm about 20 weeks instead of 19, which puts our prospective due date at March 25th. Sweet! We got to see the little feet, and hands, and face, and the gender!

Do you wanna know what we're having?

Nah, I bet you don't....

Oh, you do?

Well...its a......

GIRL!

We are so excited!! I have to admit, I'm also extremely worried. Because here's the thing...

I have a problem...and its sorta hard for me to admit...you see...

I can't do hair.

There, I've said it and its out there! I can't do hair! I've had short hair for so long and I struggle just to put it in a ponytail! Oh my poor poor daughter...I hope and pray she has curly hair like her Daddy, that would be a tender mercy.

But other than that, I'm so excited! Oh man, to be having a daughter! A cute little girl! I already know what I want her room to look like :] Here's two of the bedding sets I really, love:

I'm also keeping my eye out for anything with forest animals...because I love deer and foxes and owls.

But anyways, we've got her name picked out, so if you would like to know that, I might tell you :] We'll see ;]

This Is A Pretty Good Story

2010-10-02T13:56:00.000-07:00

This is pretty good story...I may or may not have stolen a bit of the title from my dear, sweet cousins Emily and Elisabeth. :]

It's not so much of a riveting and heartwarming story as theirs, but its a good story, nonetheless. (Also, I love finding ways to use that word. Its a great one!)

One day, in July, I woke up feeling very strange. I usually do feel strange, but this morning I felt extra strange. Partly because it was 6 o'clock in the morning on my day off and partly because my stomach was doing flips. Odd.

So, I decided on a whim to take one of THOSE tests. You know which ones I'm talking about.

My little drowsy head was still very groggy when the test result came up, and I had to look at it twice. I looked at the screen, then in the mirror, then back at the screen, then back at the mirror. Um.

I casually walked back into our bedroom. "Um, honey?"

Tyson (still sleeping): "Grumble grumble, huh?"

Me: "Heh. I'm pregnant."

Tyson, literally leaping out of bed: "What??"

Yep! That's the pretty good story!

We're having a baby!

Well, I'm having a baby, I mean, I'm the one who is pregnant after all. But we're going to have a baby! We're going to be parents! (Weird.)

I am basically stoked. And can't even believe how blessed we are. I mean, the fact that our Heavenly Father is entrusting us with one of His sweet spirits is incredibly humbling.

I cannot WAIT to see this little sweet bean. (This is what I lovingly refer to it right now. My little sweet bean.)

Most everyone thinks we are having a boy. (Which would be great because, well, I don't know how to do girl hair.)

Very few think we are having a girl. (Which greatly leads me to believe we are having a girl.)

I was pretty sick for about 2 months, but I'm coming out of it now, for which I am very grateful. (This baby was FREQUENTLY referred to as my little sweet bean while I was sick.)

I cannot eat beef. It basically is the most disgusting thing ever.

I love love love Cafe Rio pork. Yikes.

I also love pickles. Typical.

We have names picked out for whether it is a boy or girl. And they are normal names. And they won't be spelled weird. (Because what child wants to have to go to the first day of school for the rest of their lives and have to correct the teacher on the pronunciation of their name?)

We don't mind sharing our name choices, because frankly, I'm set on the names and nothing anyone says can change that. :]

We are very excited, and feeling very blessed to be welcoming Baby Rollins before Easter!

Also, we find out the gender of my little sweet bean on November 9th!

Uglies

2010-04-14T17:58:00.001-07:00

Well, I've been non-existent in the blogging world so here is my attempt to jump back in!

Tonight, I tried a new recipe I found on allrecipes.com called "Uglies." And truly, they lived up to their name. They were ugly little things, but they were DELICIOUS!

They didn't take long to make, but they were sure, yummy! We had them with tater tots and campfire sauce.

Campfire sauce is that stuff you can get at Red Robin, but my brother-in-law, Jayden, taught me how to make it. Basically you make regular old fry sauce, then mix in barbecue sauce. Delectable!

Anywho, here's a link to the recipe if you'd like to give them a try!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Uglies/Detail.aspx

Meet Kylee

2010-02-22T16:31:00.000-08:00

This is dog 20482 at the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter. She is a 3 year old Jack Russell/Corgi mix. We went to the shelter this morning, and met the sweet sweet dogs there. Two in particular stood out to us as our possible future dogs.

Jenny was a Chihuahua mix (no picture available, sadly) who looks just like my best friend, Kat's, dog, Turbo. She was shy, and reserved, and didn't bark at all.

And this sweet girl is 20482, or as we have named her, Kylee. She was in the back with the bigger dogs (next to the GIANT bloodhound). The dogs around her were leaping and dancing, and barking, but little Kylee just walked to the front of her pen to greet us. She almost looks like she's smiling! She's a sweet dog, and we're crossing our fingers to adopt this sweet dog.

Springville

2010-02-19T19:20:00.000-08:00

Tyson and I are living in a basement apartment in Springville, Utah. Now, to me, Springville was that one city that you drove by on your way to Provo, you know, an exit. Oh ho ho, let me tell you, Springville is such a cool place!
It is called "Art City" and it truly is that. There are statues lining Main Street and everything about them is original and fantastic.
The homes here are amazing! Some are so old and colonial, while others are so modern. I drove by a home yesterday with these two GIANT hands on their front porch. I love it!
It definitely has a country/small town feel (manure, chickens, horses, cows) but with the conveniences of a city (Wal-Mart, Sonic, AutoZone). I love it here. :]

Where We're At

2010-02-08T17:45:00.000-08:00

It has been a crazy few months in the Rollins household! Here are a few highlights :]

*Tyson has started school again at BYU. He is enjoying his classes and works on campus!

*I'm working at the Sister Missionary Mall and lovin it!

*Our car is awesome. Enough said. :] (Think Batmobile cool)

*We're living in Springville, and we are really loving our apartment. Its basically super cute :]

*I have a cute new coat. I love that it is freezing here, so I have the excuse to have a cute warm coat.

*I want a puppy. But what's new?

*Tyson still loves explosions and coming up with amazing war stories.

*Our house FINALLY looks like our home. We have pictures and things hanging, so I love it!

* I need new shoes...my 3 year old Vans and 2 year old Chucks are beginning to show their wear.

*Tyson needs a new camera, basically because my camera won't flash, and he currently doesn't have one. Meh.

*We are extremely grateful for tax refunds. Let me tell ya.

*I love having so many temples close to us! Sigh... :]

*We're excited to go to Vegas soonish!

We are happy campers, and loving the married life. :] Psh, who knew it could be this fun? :]

Public Service Announcement

2010-01-03T14:17:00.000-08:00

Dear kind members of the church...

CLIPPING YOUR NAILS IN CHURCH IS NOT OKAY!
ITS GROSS!
UNSANITARY!
AND REALLY DISTRACTING TO HEAR THAT "clip clip clip" NOISE DURING SACRAMENT MEETING.

That is all.

Also, Tyson and I discovered a really neat website

www.mormonsmadesimple.com

:] great missionary tool

Hair Color

2009-11-29T07:25:00.000-08:00

So, since we got married a month ago, my true hair color (aka blond) has been showing through quite a bit. I've had way too many moments of my brain working slower than my mouth, including gems like these:

"Wait, can you burn water?"

Tyson: "Yeah, here in Utah when they have you swear on the the Bible in court, they make you swear on the Book of Mormon too."
Me: "Really??"

Tyson: "Yep, there's a bear farm down there."
Me: "What?? Really??"

Most of the time, my mouth is saying these lovely things while my brain is going "Oh Tara, stop it!! Stop talking!!" Clearly I have a problem here. :]

We Did It!

2009-11-09T11:50:00.000-08:00

That's right folks, Tyson and I were married on October 30th, 2009 in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple! It was a beautifully cold day, and we had a huge turnout. We really appreciate all of those who came to the temple and the receptions following the day.
Our life together started out as an adventure, that's for sure. Tyson and I were sick all weekend, and I didn't get better til about Tuesday, but hey, it'll make for a great story! :)
We had our Vegas reception this last Saturday, and that was a blast. It was really exciting to see all of my old friends, and even my senior year English teacher, Mrs. Gerken! We got home Sunday night to our power being out. Completely. So, we made the best of it, lit our battery-powered tea lights, and our candle by Febreze, and camped out a little! Our power finally turned back on about an hour ago, so we're much happier.
Tyson and I will be starting a new blog soon, so we'll keep you posted on when that'll change!
We're loving life, and each other! :)

Ahem

2009-10-24T10:31:00.000-07:00

I'm getting married next Friday.

I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT!!! :] :]

That is all.

:]

So....

2009-09-05T10:02:00.000-07:00

I'M ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!
True story :) I'm pretty much stoked/the happiest girl in the world!
Tyson proposed last Friday at Madeline's Steak House in South Jordan, Utah. It was the most elaborate thing I have ever seen in my life, and it was amazing!
Here's how it went:
I went up to Provo/West Jordan on Friday and spent the majority of the morning with Dani. We went to the mall and to Walker's Bridal just kind of puttering around. I had asked her if she had seen the ring yet, and she said, no she hadn't. Meh, no biggie. :)
Tyson came and picked me up in Provo and we went and met both of his grandparents, which was really cool. They are really similar to my grandparents, so that was definitely fun. And like, 4 times he had said, "I'm sorry the ring isn't ready, soon though, I hope!" And really, I'm totally okay with it! I'm not too worried about it!
So, we go back to Tyson's house, and change to go to dinner at Madeline's. We get there, order our food, and then the hostess comes and hands me an envelope. I looked at Tyson, and he says, "just read it." So I do, and its a really sweet letter, and he says that he just wants to make this night special. *side note: even in the letter, it says, sorry the ring isn't ready! *
So, then he excuses himself to "use the restroom" and he comes back and says "Some guy told me I dropped my key, but it isn't mine." He hands me the key and its a Volvo key! "Aww, just like Jaker's key when you guys broke down in Vegas!"
THEN, some guy comes and pours a bag of Starbursts on our table. I kinda grin at him, and he says again, "I'm just trying to make it special!" *another side note: We roasted Starbursts together with Sue and her now-husband, and that's basically when we knew we loved each other*
So THEN, another guy comes and drops off a box of Oreos. Okay, I LOVE Oreos! So he says, "We're going to make another memory with the oreos." Still, I'm thinking, He doesn't have the ring, he's just being cute, and I love it!" So he tells me to close my eyes, and think of my favorite memory. Then he says, "Okay, open your eyes!" And there he is on one knee, and he says "Tara Jex, will you marry me?"
YES!!!
And then out of the woodwork comes his parents, Dani, Jakers, and his 3 other best friends with cameras and it was crazy!
Oh, it was wonderful! Its a beautiful ring :) I love it, and he picked it out on his own, which makes it even better :)
We're getting married on October 30th in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple, and I couldn't be happier! We're really excited for this awesome step in our lives.

Wow, I'm Back!

2009-07-24T06:58:00.000-07:00

Wow, it has been forever! since I last posted. I blame Facebook, so, lo ciento. :) It has been a whirlwind these last 3 months, and I've loved every second of it! In May, Tyson and I FINALLY got to meet, and he is fantastic :) he really is :). He lives in West Jordan, and we've managed to see each other pretty often, which is really nice, and I'm loving every minute of that as well.

Here's the Tyson story, because its pretty awesome :) So, my friend Nathan went on his mission and I wrote him pretty faithfully (he was dating my best friend's sister) and about 6 months into his mission, he sent me a picture of him and his companion. I thought his companion was really attractive :) so I asked if I could have his email address, and I emailed him. Side note: Okay, I am SO not that forward. Ever. So this was extremely out of the ordinary for me. Alright, back to the story. I got an email back from him the next week, and he introduced himself as Tyson Rollins. Well, from there, we wrote for the remainder of his mission - 18 months. Keep in mind here, we had NEVER met before. So, he got home from his mission in April, and at the end of May, he and his buddy Jakers came down here to lovely Las Vegas. We went on a date that Saturday, and he came to my ward on Sunday, then he and Jakers left to head back home. I went home as well, intending to go to Single's ward later on.
About an hour later, I get a text from Tyson saying "so, Jake's key won't go in the ignition." So, my dad and I went and rescued them from a Sinclair gas station at Pecos/Patrick. For you non-Vegas dwellers, the gas station at Pecos/Patrick is the most random thing ever. They ended up staying 2 more days :) and it was great! They left on Tuesday, and in front of Newby's auto shop, he asked me to be his girlfriend, and the rest is history! :) He really is wonderful, and I really am extremely lucky to be with a guy like him...sigh... :)

Work is driving me crazy, which is perfectly fine for right now. I don't work quite as much as I used to, but the pay is alright, and I'm saving up to move outta Vegas! Wahoo!

My best friend Dani is trying out for So You Think You Can Dance today! Just had to throw that in.

Baby Charlotte is doing wonderfully. The chubby girl is almost 3 months old already! I love that little girl :)

I graduate from the International School of Hospitality in 2 weeks, hallelujah! I'll be done with school, and I'll be able to find a better job for the time being!

I'm no longer in the Single's Ward! This thing pleases me, I was SO done with that ward, and I love being back in the Family Ward :)

Random fact: Donny Osmond's son was in my Single's Ward. And the Sunday when I spoke, Donny Osmond HIMSELF was there and we so made eye contact! I'm wondering how appropriate it would have been to ask for his autograph?

Ha, we really are goobers, I love it :) Basically, I am a happy camper. Life is going really well, I'm learning SO much through everything, and I'm the luckiest girl in the world!

Anti-Depressants

2009-04-29T08:17:00.000-07:00

My dog (click here if you haven't heard about Freeway) is depressed. I'm fairly convinced he needs some sort of anti-depressant. No lie. He'll sit downstairs, and howl and howl and howl because Dad and the kids are gone. It's a little ridiculous. He either needs meds or a girlfriend. Oy. :)

Catch Up

2009-03-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a while, so this will be a catch up posts!
I was eternally searching for a job, and without much luck at all. I had turned in 35 applications, with no hope on any of them. But, the job hunt is over! I got hired at Hush Puppies (which is a shoe store, not a restaurant) and I love it! They work me hard, and a lot, but I'm really glad I finally have a job.
I've finally and officially picked my major, and the official "major" name is Hospitality Management. Basically, I want to be a wedding planner, and someday own my own wedding business. I love the idea of working with weddings everyday, and I can't wait!
That's pretty much all right now, and I'm loving life right now!

Hey Matt

2009-03-02T12:22:00.000-08:00

You want to know the difference between a "square-head" and a "circle-head?"

My Dad = square-head
Uncle Kevin = circle-head

There you go :)

Emma and Kevin

2009-02-24T20:13:00.000-08:00

Two nights ago, I had put the kids to bed, and I was sitting downstairs, and Kevin comes down. "Tara, your computer is blinking really hard! Can you bring it downstairs?" No, Kevin. Go to bed. "Please, Tara!" No. Put a blanket on it or something. So, when I went to bed later on, my robe was completely covering my computer! Then the next night, as I'm getting ready for bed, (I share a room with Kevin) he comes up to me, "Just so you know, I'll be sniffing a lot tonight." Okay, thanks for the heads-up! :)
Then, tonight at dinner, for whatever reason, we were talking about shaving our heads. Steven says "I'll just shave off my hair." and Emma goes "You can't shave your head!! That's only for circle-head people! You're a square-head!" Oh goodness, I have an entertaining family. :)
How was that for entertaining, Matt? :)

So Much Fun!!

2009-02-17T20:41:00.000-08:00

So, I'm sitting here wondering what I should post about, and I want to do something funny, because my cousin Matt tends to comment on my funny ones :) But I couldn't think of ANYTHING funny, so I decided I'd post my favorite pictures of my semester at SUU!

This is Skye and me at the tire graveyard, I think it was the 3rd day up there.

Bah ha, me being emo :) I seriously love my hair in this picture...and I still haven't given Matt his "Norma Jean" shirt back

"Man"icures!! Oh so fun :) That's Spencer, Creeper (Justin), and Kohl, the coolest kids :)

Dani and I after we finished duct taping the boys' doors! That was awesome.

Mine and Skye's fridge with the magnet fish eating the word "love." We had fun with those :)

The duct tape heart! This is from when the boys got me back for duct taping their doors. After I went up to Salt Lake for the weekend, there was a web of duct tape in front of my bed :)

Me learning how to snowboard...in the lobby of the boy's hall :) That's Matt in the back, the one whose shirt I have :)

My gingerbread house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Being "taken" to see Bolt!

Dani and I were so stoked that the movie theater was all decked out for Twilight. This is the "Welcome to Forks" sign. There was also a "forest" and the pagoda that Bella and Edward dance under at the prom.

On our way to Vegas in October :) We were trying to take a normal picture, but it's Nathan we're talking about :)

Yep. These were the kids I hung out with :) Just another night at Wal-Mart

We're cooler than anyone we know :) My best, Dani and me :)

My roommate!! She was the best roommate I could've asked for

My giant bear from Nathan! :) Aw he's as big as me!

I really do miss it, and I really want to go visit Cedar!

Bad Dreams

2009-02-12T14:31:00.000-08:00

So, apparently I need to stop watching "A Haunting" on Discovery Channel. For whatever reason, I'm addicted to that show, and I watch it whenever I get the chance. So yesterday, I watched the end of an episode that had to do with Pagan hoo-hah and it was really weird. So my dream: I was going to my Grandpa Sullivan's house, and he had fallen away from the church. This was weird to me because my grandpa is a Patriarch. So we go to his house, and now he's a devil-worshipper. And there are pentagrams all over his house, and I was freaked out, but my parents are like "I love what you've done with the house" and such. I refused to go into the house, and my grandpa was wondering why, and I said "Grandpa! There are pentagrams everywhere! There are going to be demons or something in there!" And then I woke up. Yeah, it was a weird dream. No more watching that show! "Ghost Hunters" on the other hand, is a completely different story... :)

I Shook an Apostle's Hand!

2009-02-02T19:54:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, there was a valley-wide fireside and L. Tom Perry, his wife and Elder Anderson of the Seventy and his wife spoke! They were really good talks, and I really enjoyed them. Sister Perry talked about the things that you should be doing while you are not married, so you'll be ready when you do get married. Then Elder Perry gave an awesome talk. Firstly, he told us about when his first wife died, after a while the Prophet called him into his office and told him he needed to find a companion. Elder Perry said "can you imagine a member of the 12 Apostles trying to call for a date??" And he also chastised the men in the audience. "I did it twice, and they were both fantastic. Most of you men out there can't even do it once!" He was a great speaker. After the meeting, we stood in line to shake the Apostle's hand. He said something different to everyone that shook his hand and he told me "I love your life." So there you have it, an Apostle loves my life! :)
Also, I had a job interview today. Cross your fingers. I really need this job. I need a job period. We're hoping this one comes through!

22 High School Questions :)

2009-01-28T07:56:00.000-08:00

It sounded fun, and it'll be fun to tag people for it!

1. Where did you graduate and what year?
Silverado High School c/o 2008

2. Who was your significant other?
Um, I was with a guy until September of my Senior Year, I've been single since

3. Was your prom night a night to remember?
Hrm...It was fun, and I just went with my 3 best friends :)

4. What was your favorite song to dance to on prom night?
I honestly don't remember any of the songs that were played that night!

5. Do you own all 4 yearbooks?
I have my last 3. Reebs and I kinda shared her senior/my freshman yearbook

6. What was your favorite movie?
Phantom of the Opera

7. What was your #1 college of choice?
University of Evansville

8. Which radio station did you listen to most?
Mix 94.1 (and I still do!)

9. Were you involved in any organizations or clubs?
Marching band, concert band, jazz band, peer helpers, young republicans club, band council

10. What was your favorite class?
Band :) and I loved my Government class

11. Who was your big crush?
Haha...Josh Clark :) I don't think he ever found out!

12. Would you say you've changed a lot since high school?
Not a lot a lot, but enough

13. What do you miss the most about it?
Marching Band...and the people

14. Your worst memory?
Mr. Rohnkohl. Enough said.

15. Did you have a car?
I used my mom's PT Cruiser

16. What were your school colors?
Purple and Teal

17. Who was your favorite teacher?
Mr. McGrath (MaGee!!!)

18. Did you own a cell phone?
Yep. From the end of my freshman year to last week I had the same one :)

19. Did you leave campus for lunch?
Nope.

20. Were you always late for class?
I was rarely late! I got my first tardy my junior year!

21. Did you ever ditch?
I never did ditch! I was too scared!

22. When it comes time for the reunion, will you be there?
Most definitely! :)

I tag Mom, Reebs, Kristina and Angie!

Just For the Record

2009-01-24T18:55:00.000-08:00

Okay, this really is for the record. This has been bugging me for a while, and I just want to set some things straight.
I AM ALMOST 19!
I am only 3 or so months younger than one of my cousins, and 8 months younger than the other! I am only 3 years younger than my older sister! Okay?! I am not this little girl, okay?
Oy.
My mom put it in perspective, a little. One: I am short. There. Its out there. I'm a whopping 5'4" on a good day. But I don't think that I look that much younger!
Two: I am quiet. I kind of grew up in my sister's shadow seeing how I was always known as "Becca's little sister," and my darling cousins, that I do absolutely adore, were always taller and more, I don't know, out and I guess were looked at more. I kind of hung back, and was more reserved, which I guess made me come off as younger.
But here's the thing, I am older, and I'm not a little kid anymore.
I go to Institute!
And I went to a semester of college!
And I'm legally allowed to buy cigarettes! (not that I need to, but I'm just saying)
And and and I'M ALMOST 19!!!!!!!
Okay, rant over.

I'm Apparently More Emotional Than I Thought. Great.

2009-01-22T16:05:00.000-08:00

Oh holy.
My entire life, I've prided myself on my lack of showing emotion. Now, that makes me sound heartless, which believe me, I'm not, but really, I hate crying, and I hate being visibly upset. Mostly, I hate that when people see I've been crying, they ask "is everything okay?" which just makes me start crying all over! There were a few, ah, stressful days while I was up at SUU, which would leave me a little less than emotionally stable. And always, my best friend Dani and my roommate Skye were there, doing what girls do, but always, there was someone later asking if everything was okay. Stop asking me! Obviously not! I've been crying for Pete's sake!
Anywho, back to the point of this post. I've discovered that movies and songs are making me more emotional than ever. My mom and I saw Bride Wars (fantastic movie) and I totally got teary-eyed at the end, which is something I rarely do. The end of Moulin Rouge made me cry. Again. And the best one of all: David Cook's "Lie to Me" had me in tears by the end. What the heck. In my defense, it is a pretty sad song: "so lie to me tell me that its gonna be alright/lie to me tell me that we'll make it through the night/I don't mind if you wait before you tear me apart/look me in the eye, lie, lie, lie"
Ugh. What I'm saying is, when you see my eyes all red and puffy, don't ask if I'm okay. Assume that I've watched a movie or I listed to David Cook again. The latter is probably the most reasonable answer.

PS-there is still one spot open for my Pay It Forward, fyi!

Vegas Weekend #2!

2009-01-19T16:04:00.001-08:00

Best friends :) Me and Dani

We all had hats with our first initial on it....mine is the only one showing...I swear Tiff makes this face in every picture!

I'm even less of a cowgirl than I thought...

Tiff is looking at who knows what, Dani looks terrified, and I have crazy eyes!

after we took this picture, Tiff and Dani said "We look bald!" And I want one of these hats really bad!

Okay, you have to make faces when wearing a cow hat!

Sort of racist...but I think its a fun picture!

A Jamaican, a train conductor, and a viking...truly a match made in heaven! :P

Secretly, I'm a moose...

Me, Tiff and Dani in stunner shades!

Pay It Forward!

2009-01-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

I was the third to comment on my sister's blog, so I'll do it as well! :)

{The Rules}
1. Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me - something crafty or yummy, who knows?!
2. Winners must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift -anything!- for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!
3. The gift that you send to your Three Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!
4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love!If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!SO, REMEMBER... it is good... :) Pass it forward.

TWILIGHT!!!

2009-01-13T16:27:00.000-08:00

Yes, I too am an absolute fanatic :) who can resist the picture of Edward Cullen, with his topaz/honey colored eyes...his gorgeous copper hair...his perfectly toned body...whoa drooling over a fictional character...awkward...well, it has been said that Stephenie Meyer has created a man that no woman can ever have!
But that is not the reason for this post. I have another confession to make. I can totally lose track of time when I read. I sat down on the couch at 11:14 this morning to read a little more of Twilight for the millionth time. I read for a bit, thinking I had only been reading for 20 minutes or so. Wrong! I looked at the clock, which read 12:17. A full hour had passed! Not good!
I saw the movie a few weeks ago, but I suppose I'll give my input while I'm here. I thought it did a fantastic job of sticking to the novel. Minus the prom and meadow scene. It was a little corny, I'll admit, but who doesn't love a corn-fest? (High School Musical 3...) The actors/actresses who played Carlisle, Esme, Emmet, Jasper and Alice were perfect. Especially Alice. Loved her hair! But Rosalie, in my opinion, wasn't NEARLY as pretty as she was supposed to be! And you could totally see her roots, which doesn't make any sense. Bella was alright, just not how I pictured her. And Edward. Oh Edward. Don't get me wrong, I love Robert Pattinson, but he is so NOT my Edward. He did a good job though, so I'll be okay.

My Soundtrack to Life

2009-01-07T20:40:00.000-08:00

Okay, so apparently you open your iPod or in my case, my playlist, put it on shuffle and whatever song comes on for each question, you say what it is...here goes!

1. Opening Credits: "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" by Nicole Kidman - haha true story...
2. Waking Up: "Walking on Air" by Kerli - I'll go with it...I'm pretty out of it when I wake up
3. First Day at School: "Let Go" by David Cook - hey, anything David Cook makes things better...even the first day of school
4. Falling in Love: "Gotta Have You" by the Weepies - such a sweet song! "Nothing else will do/I gotta have you"
5. Fight Song: "Bar-ba-sol" by David Cook - hard core song, I guess if I was fighting, I'd want to fight to this song?
6. Breaking Up: "What I've Done" by Linkin Park - seriously, this is what the shuffle went to...
7. Prom: "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa - no lie...I'm pretty sure my playlist has a mind of its own!
8. Life's Okay: "Take a Bow" by Rihanna - see, it's all good...
9. Mental Breakdown: "Listen to Your Heart" by DHT - whoa...listen to your heart, because your head sometimes doesn't know what's going on
10. Driving: "Santa Baby" by Taylor Swift - I think my playlist is telling me Christmas is over!
11. Flashback: "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" by David Cook - looking back, I think I took a lot for granted...
12. Getting Back Together: "Stop and Stare" by One Republic - I guess it's saying, I don't want to be alone?
13. Birth of a Child: "The Music of the Night" by David Cook - Yeah, I don't know.
14. Wedding: "Elephant Love Song" from Moulin Rouge! - Bah ha "all you need is love!"
15. Final Battle: "Roxanne" from Moulin Rouge! - Yep.
16. Death Scene: "Your Song" by Ewan McGregor - aww...that's sweet...
17. Funeral Song: "All Around Me" by Flyleaf - kinda creepy..."I can feel you all around me" I'm not sure how comforting that would be at a funeral...
18. End Credits: "Our Song" by Taylor Swift - this is a good end credits song!!

I'm not tagging anyone, because no one ever does it!! :)

Like a Lamb to the Slaughter...

2009-01-04T20:11:00.000-08:00

ooh...intense...
So last week I made my first embark to the singles ward...seriously, everyone calls it the "meat market" because that's honestly what it is! So I was all nervous, and there are a million people, and I'm so anti-singles ward for whatever, but it was actually pretty cool. I like it a lot. There are plenty of RM's and lots of my sister's old friends so this will actually be fun. I like when people say "oh singles ward...are you engaged yet?" haha nope! So I'm okay with going because I am NOT husband-seeking. I'm going to actually be social with good LDS kids, which is an entirely new concept for me. I do miss SUU and the 14th ward however. And I miss Skye and Dani and Nathan....It was really sad to see my friends go back to school, but it'll be exciting when I get to see them again.
oh and YAY FOR MISSIONARIES!!! I love em, I do :)

Excuse Me Young Lady...

2008-12-29T15:52:00.000-08:00

So, my mom and I are at Wal-Mart today near the toiletries when an older woman in one of those electric wheelchair thingys holding a box of Summer's Eve (if you aren't familiar with this product, google it) calls to my mom, "Excuse me young lady, I can't read what this says without my glasses. I just need you to read it to me. Its for my daughter. Is this the water and vinegar kind?" My mom takes the box, "Um, yes." She says thank you and drives away. We walk away and basically die laughing. Oh dear. So then, as if this didn't complete my life already, we see her 3 MORE TIMES in the store!! Hahahahaha oh dear it was awesome!!

Taylor Swift

2008-12-29T10:32:00.000-08:00

I have another confession to make...I love Taylor Swift's songs. Oh dear...Okay, for the record, I am anti-country! Seriously! But then what happens? I go to college and spend a ton of time with a guy who loves Taylor Swift! Seriously, wherever we went we had Taylor Swift blasting, and when you spend that much time around a certain singer, you get attached. So yeah, I love Taylor Swift, and anyone who has a problem with that can deal. :)

Oh Dear.

2008-12-22T10:55:00.001-08:00

IT SNOWED!!! Okay, everyone's read everyone else's blogs and I'm probably the last to post it, but yeah, it snowed in Las Vegas! Quite fantastic :)
It's Christmas time, which means present wrapping. Hence the "Oh Dear" title. I can't wrap presents. That's just it. I can't wrap. I'm a firm believer in gift bags, because there is no skill involved with putting something in a bag and stuffing some tissue paper in it. Picture a gift wrapped by a seven-year-old and voila! You have a gift wrapped by yours truly. Its just something I never could master, dang it. Its right up there with sewing, drawing, and pretty much making anything. Except for fleece blankies. I am the MASTER of making those. :)
My favorite blog that I read is the "Seriously So Blessed" blog. Its on my sidebar, and I can't even explain the entertainment behind this blog! It is some serious Mormon satire :) anywho, TAMN (the blog's author) tagged everyone with this, so I am required to do it.

Where is your cell phone? In my FOX purse
Where is your significant other? what?
Your hair color? brownish
Your favorite thing? My Giant Bear!!
Your dream last night? getting killed by Freddy Kruger/Nathan
Your life dream/goal? be an awesome wife/mom
The room you're in? my bedroom
Your hobby? reading :)
Your fear? cockroaches, crickets, being forgotten
Where do you want to be in 6 years? married and maybe have child in loverly Utah
Where were you last night? church for tithing settlements
What you're not? crazy (okay that's a lie)
One of your wish list items? Preach My Gospel
Where you grew up? Las Vegas!
The last thing you did? Took my taller than me little brother shopping
What you are wearing: a gray boyfriend cardigan and my favorite jeans
Your TV? big enough
Your pet? Freeway the Dog!!
Your computer? Sony VAIO
Your mood? chill
Missing someone? yup :(
Something you're NOT wearing? socks
Favorite store? Aeropostale
Your summer? hot hot hot...
Love someone? lots of someone's
Your fave color? green
When is the last time you laughed? always
When is the last time you cried? December 12th

Your life in one word: ROCKIN!

oh the silliness... :) I pretty much tag anyone who reads, so there, muahahahahahaaaa!

Tagged!!

2008-12-17T08:51:00.000-08:00

I got tagged by Sue :)
This is my 8th picture in my 8th folder. Dani and I had duct taped Nathan and Scott out of their room, and this is them right after they walked into their hall. Bah ha, it was fantastic!!
I tag Mom, Reebs, and Emily :)

BOLT!

2008-12-13T15:08:00.000-08:00

So the boys took Dani and I to see Bolt on Saturday night. As you can see, I'm literally being "taken" on a date...

Park Discovery

2008-12-13T14:33:00.000-08:00

So here is Park Discovery in Cedar City. Pretty Much the coolest park ever...yeah short one, I know...

What??

2008-11-24T09:56:00.000-08:00

So, classes end tomorrow for the Thanksgiving break which means my Tuesday night ASL (American sign language) class is canceled. This is good news, because it doesn't start until 7 in the evening and goes til 9. Yeah, its a really late class. So in place of class, we have to do two different assignments.
One: we have to have an hour long conversation with one or more people who are as proficient as me at ASL. No talking whatsoever. Just signing.
Two: I have to be deaf for 3 hours, and then interpret for 3 hours. A total of 6 hours of straight signing.
I'm doing assignment 2 today. Starting at like, 4, I'll have earplugs in and I have to do everyday things, but as if I'm deaf. Nathan is going to interpret for me. He took 4 years of sign language, so he's pretty proficient at it :)
After I'm deaf for 3 hours, we'll switch and I'll have to interpret for him. I'm so excited!! This is gonna be so much fun!
When I do assignment 1, I'll do it with Nathan and my friend Lainey. She took 3 years of it, so it's going to be really fun! I'll let you know how it goes. :)
Oh yeah...one more...
Last Tuesday in ASL, we had to sign a song! I did "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge, and it was so amazing. It was pretty nerve-wracking, being up in front of the class signing a song, but it was incredible. I'll show my family when I get home :)
That's all for now!
Emily Sargent WE NEED TO BE FRIENDS!! We need to find a time to hang out, mmkae? :)

More Halloween-esque Things

2008-11-19T11:15:00.000-08:00

If you haven't read my mom's post yet, go read it now :) but I just think it's hilarious that Emma even said that. Oh if you could've heard her say it..."Oh...I was Dorothy." HAHA! Just look at us, you wouldn't even be able to tell we're related! Hahaha oh good times, good times...

I Live At Wal-Mart

2008-11-13T09:30:00.001-08:00

No really, I do. When we get bored, we go to Wal-Mart. Nothing on TV? We go to Wal-Mart. Too cold to go to the park? Let's go to Wal-Mart. Really, this is almost a daily thing! We had one day 2 weeks ago that we went to Wal-Mart 4 times! In one day! We find fun things to do though. Sometimes a Rip-Stik will be out of the box and we're learning to ride them. They have Rock Band and Guitar Hero set up, so we play that. Air freshener wars are always fun :) But really, only in Cedar City can you just say, "I live at Wal-Mart." I love it!

This is Halloween, this is Halloween...

2008-11-07T17:16:00.000-08:00

So, Halloween was this last week! It was so much fun! Nathan, Dani, and I went to the dance/party that SUU puts on every year called "The Howl." It was so much fun!
Nathan and I were emo kids, and for the record, I did his nails and makeup :) gotta love Halloween...I think I like my hair like this...

Dani's Life/Love Lesson to Tara

2008-10-31T00:20:00.000-07:00

It is currently 1:21 in the AM and Dani and I are incredibly bored. So she decided to relay this little nugget of wisdom to me. Enjoy :)

First Dialogue: Dani and I were at a party, and discussing love/like/wallets. Get it? Like, "has my heart and my wallet!" Yeah, it was a long night.

Dani: "you can still window shop Tara, even if he has your wallet"
Tara: "But what if I wanna buy something??"
Dani: "Even though he has your wallet, you can always try things on, see if they fit, and come back later when you have your wallet back"
Tara: "That's good, cuz I see a few things I'd like to try on"
Dani: "Me too! I love shopping!"

Second Dialogue: Late one evening, aka, about five minutes ago.

Tara: "Remember how he has my wallet still?"
Dani: "Its like he gave you your wallet back, but conveniently kept you credit card so he could still entertain himself. Maybe he just took the PIN number down so you wouldn't realize it?"
Tara: "I'm gonna beat him. He's like a pickpocket, he took my wallet, and returned it with stuff missing!!"

We've been having some fun :) I seriously love Dani! She's dictating this entire conversation to me as we speak! I love metaphors!

p.s. Mom, you win, we're rooting for the missionary :) 5 months, 22 days and counting :)

7 Things Tag!

2008-10-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

Seven things that attract me to my hubby: well, I'm not married, so I'll do 7 things that I look for in a guy:

1. Smile

2. He loves his mom

3. He's a strong member of the church

4. He can make me laugh more than anyone

5. He's tall (I'm short and I don't want short kids!)

6. He loves me more than anything

7. He wants to have a family someday

7 things I always say:

1. Really??

2. Awkward

3. I love you

4. I..it..um..what?

5. I might kill you

6. No Bueno

7. Ummm...kay

7 things I love to eat

1. french fries

2. pizza

3. stuffed shells

4. frosted flakes

5. m&m's

6. naked juice (it is FANTASTIC stuff!)

7. salad

7 things I can do

1. I can listen

2. I can solve almost every problem

3. I can read super fast and comprehend

4. I can bear my testimony

5. I can cry when necessary

6. I can sing

7. I can love

7 things I can't do

1. I can't dance

2. I can't touch my toes

3. I can't please everyone

4. I can't handle failure

5. I can't handle when my friends are sad

6. I can't wait to see my family

7. I can't steal my dog and keep him in my dorm...dang it...

Alright, I tag Momma, Reebs, Emmalee and Dad :)

Admitting You Have a Problem is the First Step to Recovery

2008-10-27T11:18:00.000-07:00

I have a problem. It's kinda embarassing, and not many people know about it. Well, here goes...I love to read. A lot. More than the average person. I finished the last Harry Potter book in 6 hours. Breaking Dawn in 5. I think I'm obsessed. I love reading! I can read books over and over again and never get bored. I love books of all genre. One of the best books I've read was Roots. I'm a total geek, I'm aware, but my vocabulary rocks! :) But luckily, I don't come off as a bookworm, because then I'd have no social life! But really, books are fantastic. I'm one of those "read the book, don't see the movie" types. I'm a little nervous for "Twilight" because my version of Edward is so NOT who will be playing him. But there you have it. I admitted my problem. :)

What I've Learned Thus Far...

2008-10-23T18:11:00.000-07:00

So, college. It is an incredible learning environment, and I'm not just talking about classes. I have learned SO much here, and I've learned so much about myself. So here it goes...what I've learned thus far...

*I DON'T have to be everyone's friend
*People won't always be happy with what I'm doing
*I need to be content with myself before I can love others
*I love people
*There is good in everyone
*Nothing makes me happier than someone preparing to go on a mission
*I love boys
*I like knowing people that are just like me (Dani!)
*Nathan is going to be a fantastic missionary
*Nathan is cute :) (he's sitting right next to me)
*Dani and I have the same sense of humor
*I miss my family
*The Church really is true
*The scriptures are true
*Prayer really does work (weird, I know) :)
*I can't wait to be an aunt!
*I'm going to marry like 7 different boys
*I need pocket sized versions of everyone, especially Dani's brother

So, yeah, that's what I've learned and I'm looking forward to what else I'll learn! :)

Train of Thought...Now You Know Why I Am the Way I Am!

2008-10-21T15:22:00.000-07:00

you know why! * oh yeah, we went there * i sorta love him * rockin * really? * umm...kae... * yeah, about that * um, i actually love you? * i might end up killing you * what the heck?? * mm...my thunderhunks * no one messes with my boys * you break my heart, i break your neck * aww Creeper * don't ask questions, we're just having fun * who DOESN'T snowboard in the lobby? * yeah, i can do the soulja boy * i WILL break your nose * sometimes, i wonder why i left vegas... * so there's this boy and he kinda has my heart... * i might kick a kitty * umm, you're kinda stuck with me * hmmm, you have good hair * FOOTBALL!! * these potatoes are nasty * my fish is looking at me * disney gave me unrealistic expectations of men * vampires don't sleep * where's my edward cullen? * stephenie meyer made me fall in love with a man i can't have! * why am i covered in feathers? * bite me * you have edward cullen eyes... * i may or may not cause you bodily harm * yeah, that's a big nokay * mmthankyou * come back! * i just got a little lost * i'm...confused? * i feel asleep * you'll always d-whale in my heart * mr. clean, mr. clean * TJEX & Co. * J-Clark! * this may or may not be a waste of my life * love me dead * you're hideous, and sexy! * you're born of a jackal! you're beautiful * we're gonna ride the racecar * Blakey-Poo! * yeah, i'm sorta hardcore * screamo makes me feel cooler than i am * i just wanna crowd surf, okay?? * that is NOT an option * you're awesome at making me feel awkward * holy its cold in Utah * yeah, marching band was my life * i'm chill with tap water? * " " that's sign language for "i love you" * lean wit it, rock wit it * i'm in the field, harvesting * you could write the 10 commandments on this! * that's why i voted for assisted suicide * oh holy * death isn't really an option * umm, i'm willing to learn patience * being the dumb friend has its benefits * you're impossible to find * i just wanna get married! * you're a pooter! * are you poopy? * all you need is love * the greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love, and be loved in return... *

A Little Bit About Me

2008-10-16T15:27:00.000-07:00

Time started: 4:29

Sex: Female

Birthday: June 14

Siblings: 5: 3 brothers and 2 sisters

Eye color: Green!!

Shoe size: 8 1/2, 9

Height: 5'4"ish

What are you wearing: Denim skirt, furry boots, white long sleeve shirt

Where do you live: Cedar City, UT

Righty or lefty: righty tighty

Can you make a dollar in change right now: its laundry day, so, Yes!

Who are your closest friends: Kat, Dani, Nathan, Justin

Best place for a date? anywhere really, as long as its fun

Where is your fav place to shop: Aeropostale and Fox

Favorite kind of plant: Black Magic roses

Fave Color: Green!

Fave Number: 12

Fave Boys Name: Geoffery

Fave Girls Name: Charlotte

Fave Sport: FOOTBALL!!

Fave Month: November. No allergies!

Movies: Moulin Rouge!, Phantom of the Opera

Juice: White Grape

Finger: Left hand ring finger...one day... :)

Breakfast food: hash browns

Favorite cartoon character: Superman

Given anyone a bath: Emma and Kev

Smoked: Gross no!

Made yourself throw-up: Bulemia is NOT the answer!!!

Gone skinny dipping: So many things wrong with skinny dipping...

Eaten a dog: sure, a HOT DOG!!

Put your tongue on a frozen pole?: dang it, no! I triple dog dare ya!

Loved someone so much it made you cry?: Sigh, yes...

Broken a bone?: 18 years old and never had a broken bone!

Played truth or dare: nope

Been in a physical fight: sure, a mock fight

Been in a police car: my dad's a cop, so yeah

Been on a plane: No! I'm feeling a little deprived...

Come close to dying: Dunno?

Been in a sauna: Las Vegas?

Been in a hot tub: many times

Cried when someone died: of course!

Cried in school: only a few times, and for good reasons! Mr. Rohnkohl...

Fell off your chair: hahahahahahaha!!!! yes....

Wait for someone's phone call all night: lol, only once

Saved AIM/Yahoo conversations: don't have either of those...

Saved e-mails: yes

Fallen for one of your best friends: yep

Made out with JUST a friend?: nope

Used someone: truthfully never

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Whats your good luck charm? I dunno, my CTR ring I suppose

Best song you ever heard: "Fall for You" by Secondhand Serenade

What's your bedroom like: Messy...

Last thing you said: "Hrm"

What is beside you? Letters from Tyson, my pictures, my phone, my clarinet, Tide-to-Go pen

Last thing you ate: french fries

What kind of shampoo do you use?: Pureology Super Straight

Best thing that has happened to you this year: SUU!!

Worst thing that has happened to you this year: Mr. Rohnkohl

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Have you had...
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Chicken pox: yup....oatmeal baths... :P

Sore Throat: yep

Stitches: haha, yep, on my chin!

Broken nose: nope

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Do You.
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Believe in love at first sight: I'll believe it when it happens to me

Like school: college=awesome

What schools have you gone to: East Elementary, Piggot Elementary, Cartwright Elementary, Silvestri Jr. High, Silverado High School, now I'm at SUU

Eat a live hamster for $1,000,000. dollars: absolutely

If you were stuck on an island, what people would you want with you: My boys and Dani

Who was the last person that called you: Creeper

Who was the last person you slow danced with: Whoa, I don't even know, probably Jason Foote at the Youth Conference dance

What makes you laugh the most?: ha, my friend's laugh

What makes you smile? my nicknames

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Last Person..
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You yelled at: Creeper

Who broke your heart: really?

Told you that they love you: Tyler :) I love that boy

Is your loudest friend: Nathan

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Do you/Are You:
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Do you like filling these out? yes!

Do you wear contacts or glasses: most definitely need one of the two...

Do you like yourself: yep. I like who I am, what I do, and the way I do things!

Do you get along with your family: for the most part :)

Stolen anything over $50: never EVER stolen anything

Obsessive Compulsive?: glance at my room and you decide

Anorexic?: no

Suicidal? NO!! What kind of questions are these??

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Final questions
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What are you listening to right now? the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack

What did you do yesterday: watched the Presidential Debate

Have you hated someone in your family: nope

Got any awards: haha "Outstanding Sophomore" in band

What car do you wish to have: Yellow Avalanche

Where do you want to get married: Salt Lake, Rome, or San Diego

If you could change anything about yourself, what would you change?: my thighs

Good driver: sure... :)

Good Singer: I'm no Shania Twain...

Have a lava lamp: I wish!!

How many remote controls are in your house: too many

Are you double jointed: yuck

What do you dream about: everything...sometimes they're silly

Last time you showered: at noon

Last time you took a bath: whoa, no idea

Scary or happy movies: happy

Chocolate or white chocolate: any chocolate...

Root Beer or Dr.Pepper: brown soda is gross...sorry mom

Mud or Jell-O wrestling: ooh, I'd try either!

Vanilla or chocolate: chocolate

Summer or winter: winter, because I get to learn to snowboard!!

Silver or Gold: silver

Diamond or pearl: diamonds are a girl's best friend...

Sunset or Sunrise: Fiddler on the Roof

Sprite or 7up: 7up!

Cats or dogs: doggies!

Coffee or tea: or me!!

Phone or in person: in person

Indoor or outdoor: outdoor

End Time: 4:52

Vegas Weekend!!

2008-10-14T08:15:00.000-07:00

This last weekend I got to go home, and I brought my 4 best friends with me! We had a lot of fun, and it was a little bit insane! It was a blast and they are the coolest people ever actually.

My Lovely Room!

2008-10-07T12:53:00.000-07:00

Yeah, so, I realized that I haven't posted any pictures of my room, and its dang cute! Okay, I totally sounded like a Utah girl just then. Gross. I mean, my room is pretty rockin!

I'm Good With That!

2008-10-02T12:03:00.001-07:00

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"Two Things" even though surveys bug me cuz I want them to be cute...

2008-09-29T08:54:00.001-07:00

Two names you go by:
1-Tara
2-Shnookie, Bud, Sparky, Tear-Bear (I know, more than two...)

Two things you are wearing right now:
1-Hemp Bracelets
2-My favorite shoes! (red converse!!)

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1-To be in Vegas next week!
2- My friends to be happy

Two things you did last night:
1-Went to the CES fireside
2-Scripture chased with Dani and the boys (we really did!)

Two things you ate today
1-Cookies n' Cream candy
2-Pasta!

Two People you just spoke with:
1-Dani Church
2-Creeper

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1-Sign Language class
2-Laundry...again...

Two longest car rides:
1-Vegas to Laketown...oy vey
2-Cedar to Salt Lake (it just SEEMED like forever)

Two favorite beverages:
1-Fat Free milk
2-chocolate milk :)

I tag, Mom, Reebs, and McKell :D

Oh yeah, we went there

2008-09-25T11:51:00.000-07:00

So, if you recall from my "Creeper :)" blog, Justin put up the "Tara is not allowed" sign. I really think he thought that would go without revenge. He was sorely mistaken. :) Oh yeah, we went there. It took me and Dani 2 hours to get both doors done. Luckily the boys were at the gym, so we had the time! They were completely caught off guard! And oh yeah, the prank war is on :)

(make sure you read the post right below this one! Its fun!)

Yeah, We Kinda Rock

2008-09-25T11:36:00.000-07:00

So, there was a retro 80s and 90s dance party on Tuesday night! So fun!! Enjoy!
This is Dani, I love this girl! We're actually the same person with different hair. Good times :)

"Man"icures, School, and Man, We Wish It Was Winter!

2008-09-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

Yep, its gonna be a big one!
First up, "man"icures.
There's a beauty school here called Evan's where it is insanely cheap to get stuff done. Like $4 manicures. So Justin, from the "Creeper :)" blog, took the guys on his hall to get $4 manicures. I went along because, well, its normal for a girl! Nate came too, but refused to get a manicure because "he's a man!" So he took all of the pictures. It was a thrilling experience for me. :)

School:
No pictures, but, school is going really well. I love my classes. I absolutely adore my sign language class. It is the only one where I actually sit and absorb the information and I really am driven to learn it. My english and chemistry classes are a waste of my life, but only because they are too easy! My western civilization class is pretty awesome, Kristina used to have the professor I have! And my popular music in America class, well, the title really explains it all...but yeah, class is fun. College education is so much better than high school, seriously.

Finally,
Man, We Wish It Was Winter...
On Saturday, we woke up and pretty much everyone has gone home for the weekend. Again. So Justin (Creeper) pulls out his snowboard just to wax it. And then decides to try it out. So this is Justin on his snowboard posing for me. :)

These are just some videos I took of him on his board

This one, he just looks so funny...

Okay, I love this one! He had been doing this for like 15 minutes, so the last one wore him out! I just love this kid! My favorite is the "my leg hurts so bad!"

2008-09-13T10:01:00.001-07:00

I'm a Chevrolet Corvette!

You're a classic - powerful, athletic, and competitive. You're all about winning the race and getting the job done. While you have a practical everyday side, you get wild when anyone pushes your pedal. You hate to lose, but you hardly ever do.

Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

This one's for MY girls!

2008-09-04T12:47:00.000-07:00

I miss you and I love you!

college is full of adventures...

2008-09-04T12:42:00.000-07:00

Adventure of the week...
So, my friend J'Rell hadn't been feeling well yesterday, migraine and such, and just wasn't doing so well. She went over to my friend Dani's room and everything seemed fine. On my way with the rest of us to Scott's car, I get a call from Dani asking if I could get to her room fast. I booked it over there and found Dani trying to hold J'Rell up. She had fainted and was slipping in and out of conciousness. I held her up while Dani called 911 and then it took us both to keep her head up. Ambulance came, and took her to the hospital. Dani's roommate and I keep Dani company in the waiting room for 2 hours. J'Rell is okay! She was malnurished but is fine now. Holy hannah it was scary though. I kept telling her to keep her eyes open, but she couldn't hear me. Craziness. College is an adventure! :)

Creeper :)

2008-09-01T11:54:00.000-07:00

So, here's the funny story of the week...
I'm always hanging out with the same 2 guys, Nate and Scott. I promise our homework is done, Mom. :) But anywho, so I'm usually in their room and their R.A. Justin always happens to be nearby. He's pretty cool, but anytime he sees me, he says "hey creeper!" So last week, I was in their room and Justin walks by, sees me, says the usual, and then says he has a surprise for me later. Uh oh. So about an hour later, these other guys that I'm friends with come and find me and tell me to come out to the hall entrance. So we go out and on the hall door is this:

nice, right? :)

BAH!! College Life!

2008-08-24T12:37:00.001-07:00

Oh man, I am LOVING this!! It is seriously so much fun. This week has been basically a blast! My roommate, Skye, is probably the coolest person around. We get along really well, which is a total relief for us both. We've met some pretty cool people, and surprise surprise, I'm already "one of the guys." Which is okay with me, cuz they're really cool guys. On Wednesday, Scott took Skye, me, and his roommate, Nate, off roading up to Three Peaks. It was so crazy! The view was fantastic, and Cedar City is WAY bigger than I gave it credit for. We got up on one of the higher peaks at like, 5:00, and decided to just drive around until the sun went down so we could take pictures of Cedarlit up. We found this massive gorge and decided to climb down to see what was in there. Someone had rolled a car down the gorge and there was all sorts of weird stuff. I tried to follow Scott down one of the steeper parts, but it didn't really click that he's like 6'3", and completely lost my footing and sliced my left hand and both of my wrists. I have some seriously awesome battle wounds! But it was way fun, and I'm so excited to be hanging out with these guys. We're going camping hopefully next weekend, which will be a blast considering Girl's Camp doesn't classify as "camping."

Freeway the Singing Chihuahua

2008-08-11T21:32:00.000-07:00

So, we discovered this fun trick when my dad pulled out his harmonica and started playing "Oh, Susanna." Enjoy!!

BREAKING DAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-02T14:40:00.000-07:00

I went to the Breaking Dawn release party last night over on Rainbow, aka on the other side of the world. :) So fun!! Oh my heck and the best book everrrrrr!! Stephenie Meyer has really outdone herself! I'm not actually finished yet, but I'm seriously in love with this book! The girl in the picture is Johanna, we met at the SUU orientation and she's living in the same building as me!!

PARAMORE!! (and Paper Route, Jack's Mannequin, and Phantom Planet)

2008-07-30T21:08:00.000-07:00

You'll need to pause the music on the playlist if you're going to watch the videos!
So, on Tuesday night, Paramore played at the Henderson Pavilion and my buddy Caleb took me to see them...it was so rockin!!!! Oh my word, it was so cool! Paper Route, Phantom Planet, and Jack's Mannequin opened for Paramore. I got to meet the guys in Phantom Planet! When I got to the lead singer, Alex, I was like "can I tell you that you're probably the coolest person I've ever met and I want to be your best friend?" And he says "Well, its a big undertaking to be my best friend. Its a lot of hard work, are you up to the challenge?" I said I was and now we're best friends! Well, until his next concert...crazy fun though!!

That up there is Phantom Planet singing "California" which is conveniently located on my playlist :)

This is Jack's Mannequin...The piano guy was ROCKIN!!!

Up next is...well, I don't really know what to call it...this guy went NUTS when Jack's Mannequin came on...he danced like this for every song! I had to get it on film! If you notice, the girls in the background are just laughing at him. I found him highly entertaining!

Okay, last video...last song by Paramore, "Misery Business!" I love them!!

Okay, now for some pictures!
This is just a few of the pictures I took. That guy I'm with is Alex. (my new best friend...) And the pink thing is my camera case signed by the guys from Phantom Planet.

My Turn!!

2008-07-29T14:44:00.000-07:00

Alright, I want a turn!!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.

Ice Cream Drama, Weirdness, and SUU!!

2008-07-27T21:45:00.000-07:00

So, until about two weeks ago, I was working at Marble Slab. We all know this. My bestie, Kat, had been telling me for WEEKS to quit, and I just put it off saying I would tough it out blah blah blah. So, I did finally quit after a lot of stuff that was just getting to me. So one of the girls I used to work with texted me (oh the beauty of texting) and tells me to call her. I'll spare you the details of that call, but the end result was, criminal charges are being pressed against one of the owners. Yep. Lots of bad bad bad things were going on there. People in Vegas, don't eat there...definitely not good. But yeah, that's really all that was exciting this week. Oh, and I leave for college in like 20 days...weird...I'm not sure how I feel about growing up! I am excited to go, though. Ready to meet new people and blaze a trail of my own. Be Tara. And such. And I'm excited to be closer to a few family members like Kristina and Suelyn. Plus, SUU is beautiful, and I'll get to learn how to snowboard and ski and stuff like that!! WOO!! And this is me and my poochie!

A Good Laugh

2008-07-27T21:08:00.000-07:00

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My buddy Emily, (or Emmalee as she likes) :), has a link to another blog that had this and I enjoyed it.

Reason Number Like 1 Billion Why I Love My Mother!

2008-07-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

So, being 18, I've been going to Relief Society and the adult Sunday School with my parents. I actually love it, and I love how welcome they've all made me feel. So, a few weeks ago in combined Relief Society/Priesthood, the topic was "bringing up a righteous posterity." All of the parents are talking about how great it was having member friends in their homes and how every child needs good member friends. I'm sitting there, kind of uncomfortable because besides Kayla, my friends have all been non-members. So my mom raises her hand and says "Its not just member friends they need. My daughter, Tara, had three good friends that weren't members and they were amazing examples to her. They had good standards and were raised in good homes, and just as good as member friends. Maybe better." I was so touched by that! It was great and I felt awesome after that. "Plus," she said later, "what kind of example are we setting if we don't allow our children to be friends with non-members?" True story, mom. So that's reason 1 billion why I love my mother! :)

Adventures With Mom!

2008-07-15T20:04:00.000-07:00

So, yesterday was my orientation for SUU. Good fun. It started at 8 in the morning, so my mom and I decided to stay in a hotel the night before so we wouldn't have to get up at like 3. So, what does my mom do? Picks the cheapest hotel. The Knights Inn. Sounds cozy, right? Wrong! We get there, get our room number and what do you know, there's a biker gang under our room! And what do they do? Watch us walk up to our room. I'm like, "mom, this is a nokay. I'm kinda freaking out." So she goes back and asks for another room, (all the while, creepy men leaning over the balconey watching us) and we get a room closer to the lobby. So we get into our room and my mom's like, "is this better?" And I decide its okay, and my dad asks if I'm still freaking out and I'm like, "they're not gonna come after mom! They're gonna come after the little teenager!!" But we made it safely through the night and we decided that next time, I'M choosing the hotel. Cheaper isn't better...or less creepy!! :) It was fun though. Orientation, I mean. I met two girls from Vegas, one is just a few rooms down from me in the dorms. We planned to meet up when school starts and we're gonna go camping, and hiking, and snowboarding, and everything else we've never done!! It was exciting though, because they're both LDS and seem like good girls, which will make starting college in a different state a TON easier!

High School Math...Its Not for Everybody...

2008-07-04T15:44:00.000-07:00

So, I found these, and this vaguely reminds me of my math classes...

She's the Prom Queen, and I'm in the Marching Band!

2008-06-30T15:27:00.000-07:00

So, one of my girlies just emailed me a picture from prom, which led me to decide to tell my prom story...here goes
So, its April, and prom is soon approaching. I didn't have a date, and, to be honest, didn't really want one. It was the whole, didn't want to spend Senior Prom with a boy I didn't really like. So I'm all stoked cuz I have this rockin' dress that's 1920's flapper style, and my hair looks awesome, I'm with my girlies feelin' hot :) and did I mention I was in the top 5 for Prom Queen? Yeah, that's where the real story comes in...
So yeah, top 5 for prom...the other girls are Lisa Gilbert, Jessica Schmidt, Ester Kim, and (gag) Casi Arnold. So, yeah I know the whole like, be nice Tara, but Casi and I have been rivals since 5th grade. So it gets to be time to announce queen, and they're calling names, everyone's cheering, loudest for Lisa (whom I wanted to win) and they announce Casi...silence. No one cheered. Yet, who won Prom Queen? Casi. Whatever. But in retrospect, I'm good with not having a million eyes on me and disliking me! :) I had more fun after anyways!

Apples to Apples, Dust to Dust....

2008-06-22T21:21:00.000-07:00

So, I dunno how many of you have ever played Apples to Apples, but it is an amazingly fun card game. A green card is laid out that is an adjective. Then the players use their cards (nouns) that best describe the adjective. The green card player then picks which one fits best (or not) and so on. We played tonight (I lost...again...) and I ended up with "Legendary" and "Obnoxious." What I enjoy so much about this game is how the cards totally describe the winner! We played in my government class and this really cute guy was playing with us. I was the green dealer and the word was "Stunning." Nick (the cute guy) laughs and hands me his card and says "mine will totally win." Now I am a fairly unbiased player, so I took everyone's cards and as I'm reading through, none of them are really making me laugh. I get to the last one and it says "my body." Yes, amazingly cute boy puts down a card for "stunning" saying "my body." He won that round. :) But I seriously love that game. Somehow I always end up with cards like "informed," "boring," and the like. What the heck. :)

Tipping. Its The Polite Thing To Do!

2008-06-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

So this lady comes in to my work yesterday and asks for her ice cream and I'm getting it all together, no problem. I go to ring her up, she pays with a credit card and everything's cool. The receipt thing takes forever to print up, like usual, and the lady goes "Um, I need to sign that thing." And rolls her eyes. I'm like, oh no, you do not roll your eyes at me! So she leaves WITHOUT TIPPING and I just kinda let it go. Then these two men walk in at 10:30, half and hour til we close and they don't leave until 11:15! And they didn't tip us! Okay, seriously, if you are gonna take forever or order something ridiculously hard to make you need to tip! We have to make a living too ya know! Oy. But seriously, nothing makes people like us more upset than when we don't get tipped. I mean, we're only making $6.50 an hour, and only working 20 hours a week. We thrive on tips! Tip anyone who serves you food! Even like 5 cents makes all the difference!

Laughing Keeps You Sane!!!

2008-06-17T21:55:00.000-07:00

So, I really enjoy finding amusing things, like the above, to share with people because, well, I enjoy laughing! I find this kind of stuff, nearly die laughing, and then post or email it to everyone! And really, who doesn't enjoy laughing at a cat! :)

(sing the graduation song)

2008-06-15T22:20:00.000-07:00

WOO!! I finally did it! I graduated on June 12, 2008 and I'm officially done with public education!! And two days later I turned 18, so it was all around a pretty rockin week. My parents got me the Indiana Jones boxed set and that was awesome! My bestie, Kat, got me the cutest purse ever, which makes me happy cuz it's huge! :) But anyways, graduation...We had 5 valedictorians (and I knew all 5!) and 2 salutatorians, Kat being one of them. Kat's speech basically made me bawl, but it was really good and meant the most to me, so that's all that matters! So, as we're walking out in the procession all orderly and what not, over the speakers the Indiana Jones theme starts playing! The idea was that it was our "last crusade" which is pretty clever, I must admit. :) So, I'm basically in love with David Cook, as previously mentioned, so one of the standing jokes at work is that the guys I work with will come up behind me and say really quietly "David Cook doesn't love you." and walk away. Jerks. :) Its all in good fun though. The other standing jokes came by inadvertently. So a song comes on Sirius and I ask Danny in all seriousness, "is this Elvis?" Totally didn't realize that that was an extremely blond question. So now EVERY song that comes on, Danny goes, "hey Tara, this isn't Elvis." Good times...good times...

Fun Little Survey

2008-06-09T22:27:00.000-07:00

Name: Tara Malinda Jex
Sex: Female
Birth date: June 14, 1990 (Flag Day!!!)
Location: Payson, Arizona
Height: 5' 4"
Eye color: umm...green most days
Hair color: ha! take your pick!
What does your name mean: (just looked it up...) crag, hill, stone pillar
High school graduation year: 2008!
Favorite relatives: Aunt Joan, my cousins Jared and Melanie
Summer memory: Weird Al concert!!
Favorite TV shows: CSI, What Not to Wear, Law and Order: SVU
What's on your mousepad: I don't have one?
In the car- ac or windows: nothing...
Do you believe in yourself: yes!!
Favorite game: Apples to Apples
Favorite drink: Blackberry Lemonade
Favorite food: frito pie! and SUSHI!!!!!!
Favorite colors: green, green, and um green!
Favorite cigarettes: smoking is gross...and bad...and makes you ugly
Favorite sounds: fire engines, white noise, my dog running on wood flooring :)
Favorite smell: gasoline, Italian, the smell when I walk into Sushi Bay
Worst feeling in the World: knowing you've forgotten something until the day of
Best feeling in the World: sleeping in and not needing to get up for anything
Favorite thing to do on a weekend: go to the movies
Favorite soundtrack: Phantom of the Opera!!! I love Gerard Butler!!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Being a high school history teacher, being married to an awesome guy, having a child, maybe two...
First thought in the morning: what do I need to do today?
Do you get motion sickness: nope...except on Ferris wheels :/
Rollercoasters- deadly or exciting: So Exciting!
How many rings before you answer the phone: 2-3
Future son names: Alexander, Jace, Geoffery, Alec, Nikolas
Future daughter names: Grace, Victoria, Molly, Candace
Are you a good friend: yup, I'm there for my girlies :)
Chocolate or Vanilla cake: vanilla
What do you drive: my mom's red PT Cruiser
Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: sometimes...I have a Build-A-Bear from my navy friend Jeffy that he gave me for my 16th birthday...He has called me Bea (bear without the "r") for years, so that's what he named mine :)
Thunderstorms cool or scary: very cool
If you could meet one person in the World, who would it be: dead: Elvis...alive: David Cook :)
What is your zodiac sign: Gemini
What do you wear to bed: shorts and a tank top
Do you eat stems of broccoli: duh, it's the best part!
Guys- If a girl ever asked you for the shirt on your back, would you
give it to her?
Girls- Would you ever ask a guy for his shirt? um? if I was cold, or trying to see if he is cute enough to give it to me :D
If you could have any occupation when you get older, what would it
be: High School History Teacher!!! the coolest everr!!
If you could dye your hair one color, what would it be: fire engine red
If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be: skull with a bow on my left shoulder blade
Favorite brand of gum: stride
What is your favorite quote: "If life was easy, it wouldn't be hard!"
What's on your walls in your room: green and blue paint, my name, picture of the sunset on a beach, mirror, bulletin board
Is the glass half-empty or half-full: depends on if you're pouring or drinking!
Pick a song that describes yourself or that you can relate to: Boston by Augustana
Which do you prefer- Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos: Nacho Cheese! the Cool Ranch smell like feet :P
Favorite flavor Snapple: i dunno?
Which one, Coke or Pepsi: Coke. Pepsi is gross. Mom.
Which kind of milk is your favorite: Skim
If you were to kill someone, which method would you use? poison, when they'd least expect it! muahahahahahahaha..............
Are you a righty, lefty, or ambidextrous: righty tighty
Do you type with your fingers on the right keys: of course!
When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you notice their: hands and smile
If you could be one gardening tool, which one would it be: wheelbarrow
What kind of shoe would you be if you had an option: cute patent leather heel
What's under your bed: better question...what ISN'T under my bed?
What's the best number in the World: 13
What is your dream car: Yellow Avalanche (license plate: YELOSNO)
Who is your biggest crush right now: Josh Clark :) ha and Elder Wood...and David Cook
Nickname: Samm calls me TJ, Kat calls me Loser, at work I'm Bubblegum, Greg (aka Nemo) calls me Dory, and I've been Jex my whole life...take your pick
School: Silverado! Going to Southern Utah University
Bacon Bits Or croutons: croutons
Favorite Salad Dressing: Caesar
Do you Drink: negative
What type of Shampoo/Conditioner: Pureology
Have you ever been skinny dipping: no! gross...
Do you make fun of people: heh...maybe sometimes :)
Have you ever been convicted of a crime: nope
Best friends online/offline: Kat Espina is my bestie, Kerry, Kayla, Lovely (Kristin) and Jordan are my other bests
One pillow or two: two
Pets: Freeway the Chihuahua!
Favorite Movies: Phantom of the Opera, Murder by Death, Pride & Prejudice (refer to my first blog entry...I'm in love with Mr. Darcy)
Favorite type of music: pop, classic rock
Hobbies: reading, music, blogging
Word or Phrase you overuse: nokay...and "really now?? cool."
Toothpaste: colgate total
Piercing or tattoos: my ears are pierced once
Do you get along with your parents: yes
Favorite beer: gross...alcohol is BAD!!
Favorite song at the moment: If I Never See Your Face Again by Maroon 5 feat. Rhianna
Favorite subject in school: History
Least favorite subject in school: Math...aka Mr. Rohnkohl
Most humiliating moment: First game as Drum Major my Junior year, I lost the beat and started waving my arms like a windmill! and at the Homecoming game this year, I'm in the top 5 for queen and as I'm trying to get out of the pretty cars, I fall almost completely out!
Craziest or Silliest Person You Know: Kayla Richardson
Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Reebs, I tag you!!

Meow...

2008-06-08T20:46:00.001-07:00

saw this and got a total kick out of it!!

A Tangent to Reeb's Post

2008-06-08T20:29:00.000-07:00

So, my sister published a post the other day about being baby hungry...I'm feeling the same way, only I think I'm husband hungry. No, don't get me wrong, I do NOT want to get married anytime soon, but I think I'm being really future oriented and I just want to get married dang it! Hahaha, I suppose I'm a little nervous because my Uncle Kirk predicted I'd meet the guy I'm gonna marry within my first two weeks of college! Yikes! And I gotta love how every week at church at least two people say, "Oh, you're going to Cedar City? I have a younger brother there! We should totally hook you two up!" And I just smile and say, "you and everyone else..." But it's pretty entertaining. One of my mia maids, Ku'uipo Brown, says to me today after commenting on the cuteness of our new elder :) "Tara you can't like elders!!...Until after they get home!" Good times, good times...

I Scream, You Scream...

2008-06-05T14:44:00.000-07:00

SCHOOLS OUT!!!!!! Oh man, the last day of my high school career was on Tuesday, and it was such an amazing feeling to be done with public schooling. I start school at Southern Utah University in the fall, and I'm basically stoked. I'll be majoring in History and minoring in Secondary Education. Pretty excited...
This week I started work at an ice cream place called Marble Slab. So much fun! We all sing and dance and my co-workers are insane! It is incredibly hard work, though...I woke up this morning with swollen hands and my shoulders are killing me! But I figure, it's kinda like a workout, so its worth it! It's yummy stuff too...love it!

It's the End of the World as We Know It....

2008-05-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

So I'm at an activity tonight and someone starts talking about an autistic boy being kicked out of class. Being the media nut that I am, I googled it and found the details. A 5-year-old a boy, Alex, who is in the process of being diagnosed with autism, was having "disciplinary" problems in class. The teacher called him to the front of the class and had the kids say what they disliked about him. "Annoying," one said. "Disgusting," said another. They then held a vote whether he should stay in class or be forced to leave. The vote was 14-2. What the heck is this?? What 5-year-old can even say those kind of things? And who gave that idiot teacher the right to publicly humiliate him?! (mr. rohnkohl take note) I was APPALLED.

-*tara*

Hello!

2008-05-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

Well, I figured since my sister AND my mom were blogging, I should try my hand at it. Well, this is me. I'm in love with Channing Tatum, and David Cook, and Mr. Darcy, and the young Frank Sinatra. :) But then again, who isn't? I'm just about to graduate (woo!) and I can hardly wait! I'm gonna miss my band kids though...I'm soooo ready to leave LV however. Well, that's about it for now!

-*tara*