Dearest...

random act of love- thanks for brightening my day when I looked down and saw I had eaten my sandwich into a lovely heart and then looked at its matching coke.

mom and dad- thank you for this bundle of a surprise. I love it. Yet, I love you and your thoughfulness more. Happy Easter.

mister rich man- if you have money to spare, would you please leave my dream for me on my driveway? And friends... if you ever buy my dream, don't let me see it... I would be real jealous... but then I'd get over it... eventually.

examples

I've been lucky to have such wonderful examples in my life. I'm surrounded by amazing friends and family that have taught me so much. Lifted me up, sometimes even dragged me through the tough times, just so I could pull through and make it. I thank you all for that. If you are reading this, and you actually know me, I am talking to YOU!

The spotlight this time goes to my dear friend, j/jessa/jess/jessica.

I consider many of my girl friends sisters and j is definitely one of them. I've been lucky enough to know her for the past 7 years of my life. I've also been lucky to live with her for a lot of that time both in UT and NY, as she joined me in an adventure of a lifetime. She has been there for me through thick and thin and has never ceased to amaze me. She has such endearing qualities. She'll make an amazing wife and mother one day, as I have seen her compassion and support through the years. She is selfless and loving without end.

Growth is an amazing thing that all of us go through as we meet the demands of every day life. J continues to embellish life every step of the way.

This past week, she went through the temple. A group of us friends were able to go to St. George to support her in this step in her life. Thank you for being a great example in my life.

double tag... so i must!

tagged once by j, tagged again by syd... guess i'm not getting out of this one! maybe i shouldn't check blogs for an even longer period of time! :) I bet they did it so at least there would be something new on here... it may just work. if i don't fall asleep by the end, i may post a couple more!

4 shows I like to watch
1. Suns
2. Utes football
3. Food Network
4. guilty pleasure- the hills- I don't know why!!!

4 things I'm passionate about
1. kids-- love them.
2. gyming it up
3. close ties to fam and friends
4. gospel

phrases I say a lot
1. a one word phrase- "fun" or "funny" after someone says something
2. for real
3. E
4. is this a joke... j- you know we've been roomies!

4 things I have learned from the past
1. You can plan life, but know there will probably be changes to your plan- self induced or not, and take you in a different direction.
2. parents are right
3. God knows you way better than you know yourself
4. You're never alone. Never.

4 places I would like to go
1. The orient
2. Aruba, Bahamas... come on pretty mama!
3. Northwest
4. Home to see the fam... again.

4 things I did yesterday
1. went to work
2. gym
3. showered/got ready/ate
4. watched a movie with a friend

4 things I'm looking forward to
1. having a family of my own to care for
2. moving up in my career
3. SuMmEr
4. the man of my dreams (does that count as something diff than #1?)

4 things I love about winter
1. It being over
2. A few months closer to spring/summer
3. the stillness during snowfall... as long as I don't have anywhere to be.
4. Christmas

4 things on my wish list
1. best hubbie in the world before I'm 30- I hope the man upstairs agrees... if not, (sigh) i'll keep having patience. (best for me of course... don't get all competitive)
2. to be able to adopt-- if I don't get a husband soon, I may just jump ahead to this one!
3. to be a better example
4. stay grounded for life, head on straight, with an eye towards the ultimate goal of eternal life.

4 people to tag
1. Mel
2. Mom
3. Nicole
4. Lisa