One of those college experiences

I feel like college is one of those times where you do stupid things just because it's fun and just because you can. We've all done those things that people ask why and we don't really have an answer other than because we felt like it. Because we were caught up in the moment and made a decision without thinking, just living.

Last night was one of those experiences for me. It was a spur of the moment decision which are the ones that usually turn out to be the most exciting. 

It wasn't anything huge....it was buying a baby duck! 

                                               

Her name is Poppy and she is adorable! She swims around the bathtub and is just the cutest little thing :)

This is one of those times I just know I'll look back on and smile. 

13 things you probably didn't know about me

I've been meaning to do one of these posts to point out how many of you don't know as much as you think you do about me. hah just joking. If you do know these things then congrats! and stop stalking me :)

1. I only ever pop (crack?...whatever you call it) 2 of my fingers. My thumbs and my middle fingers.
2. I cry. All the time. For those of you who have seen the Kristen Bell sloth video...when she says if she's not between a 3 or a 7 on her emotion scale then she is crying, I freaked out! Because that is me. If it's too sad or too happy, I'm crying. It's who I am. I have feelings. Embrace it. (for those of you who haven't seen the sloth video.... click here. It's hilarious)
3. My life is a dance party. I dance everywhere. Cars. Grocery stores. The shower. Shopping. School. Work. By myself in my room. Everywhere. Also, I'm not really a good dancer...
4. I almost always sneeze in twos and I sneeze like a mouse (or as my friend says "that sounded like a mouse fart.")
5. Around 6 years ago I started sleeping with earplugs in and ever since then I haven't been able to sleep without them.
6. I like soda when it is a little flat. Not completely, but about halfway.
7. The Bellagio fountains in Vegas are the most beautiful thing in the world to me. I'm just amazed every time I watch them. I don't care if it's the same song within 15 minutes of each other, I could still watch it for days and never get tired of it. It's somehow relaxing and exciting. It's beautiful and magical.
8. I have a bucket list for the year and a bucket list for my life. I feel incredibly happy when I get to cross something off of it.
9. I like cold Mac & Cheese leftovers. But I also like it warm. So I usually end up eating half of the bowl cold and then warm up the rest before I eat it all cold.
10. I'm a firm believer in the idea that everything happens for a reason. A lot of people laugh at me for it. But I stand by it and it comforts me.
11. I love holidays. All of them. I always make a big deal out of them.
12. As much as I love food, I'm an incredibly picky eater. Especially with green things and vegetables. I absolutely love sweet potato fries though. Those are so delicious.
13. I have a birthmark on my middle finger on my right hand. It's red and takes up about half my finger.I love it. When I was younger I asked my Mom what it was and she said it was because I got kissed by an angel. I loved that. I was so afraid I would wake up one day to find it gone. If it's rubbed it fades and comes back but I still get scared it will just fade away.

Birthday Party!

For those of you who didn't know, my birthday was a few weeks ago! I had a fantastic party including, a blacklight, a strobe light, glowsticks, streamers, loud music, dancing, lots of treats and a pretty darn fun photobooth. 

Really, the photobooth was the best part. Shout out to the lovely Laura for using her magic Cricut (not to be mistaken with a cricket...like Jiminy. As cool as that would be, and magical for sure, she does not have one of those) paper cutter to cut out the props for the photobooth. And from there, it was perfect, because who wouldn't want to hold up funny props and make funny faces with your friends to capture how hilarious you really are? 

After the party (and definitely after looking at the pictures you will see below) I was just amazed at how blessed I am with the people around me. A lot of people came to my party and it meant the world to me. They are all such wonderful people and friends. It's not always the easiest to find people who are good friends, hilarious, crazy and will act weird with me, but are also sweet, down to earth and so caring. I've been very blessed to have all these qualities in the friends that came to my party and supported me and most importantly-laughed, acted goofy and danced with me! (It's also really hard to find girls that are not petty or competitive. So a huge shout out to the girls here and the ones that partied with me because y'all passed that stupid girl test! And I love you for it!) 

So my birthday was fantastic! It was so much fun, with really great friends. The next morning we woke up and went to VEGAS! So a blog about that will be coming soon (and it's a good one! so keep an eye out!)

 And now enjoy these pictures of how hilarious the wonderful people in my life are :)

Stylin with my friend

My beautiful friend Courtney and I had a little photoshoot today! 

So here's another outfit post for y'all!

Shirt: Vanity, Pants: DI, Boots: Payless, Earrings: Forever 21

P.S. I just bought this shirt yesterday and I'm absolutely in love with it!

Jacket: Rue 21, Shirt: Rue 21, Pants: JC Penny, Earrings: Splurges

Happy Friday :)

Brotherly love

Warning: this post may be a little sappy (or as my brother would say...tender)

And since my brother doesn't read this I could tell all his little secrets and embarrassing moments. But that is not quite why I typing this. In fact, it's quite the opposite. 

I love my family a lot as I've stated a billion times in previous posts. So this might just seem like another random family post. But since I've been in the same city as my brother for the last month I've been overwhelmed with gratitude for Kevin. He's always been someone I look up to. He's one of the good ones. 

He's started a couple businesses in the last little while and it amazes me to watch how he does it. I love being a part of the business because I love watching the way he organizes and does what he needs to for the business. I'm constantly in awe of what and how he does it. He amazes me with his business knowledge and his creativity. If you want to read more about his latest business you can go here or here.

He is also the kind of person that is really good at reading people. With that and the fact that he knows me so well, he almost always knows what I'm thinking/feeling. And when I'm sad, he knows how to make me feel better. He has always been there for me. Whether it's in person or through a phone call or text, he's there for me and knows how to make me feel better. He always knows how to make me laugh. He's one of the funniest people I know and crazy...well not crazy, maybe fun is a better word? If you know him, you know what I mean. 

When I first got here I was worried I wouldn't be able to see him much because he's busy with his own life and friends. But he proved me wrong and invites me to hang out with him. Whether it's making pie, watching tv, working, having a dance party, Sunday karaoke or anything else...it's always a good time. (hahah get it?? It's always a good time...it's a song, for those who didn't get it.)  He'll never really understand how much that means to me. But I love it. I love the time I get to spend with him and what I learn from him. He's an amazing brother and friend. 

We are always told that we either look a lot alike or that it seems like we are dating since we are so close and it's become a big joke between us. I have noticed how alike we are lately and there's no one else I'd rather be like :)

Oh and Kevin, if you do read this. I love you! And I know...it's tender. 

Things that make me smile

-lazy days
-crossing things off my bucket list
-an unexpected sweet text
-my friends and family
-sunflowers
-dance parties (with people, alone, really just any dance party)
-food
-chocolate (it really deserves it's own mention)
-new clothes
-hugs
-my birthday! (10 days!)
-pictures
-people who love me for my dorkiness
-cuddling
-handwritten letters

Valentines Day, awkward stories and other random tidbits

Hello all! I've been a little busy...okay that's a lie, unless you call watching Alias being busy. Okay so I also helped my brother with his business, celebrated Valentine's day with some wonderful people, went to Salt Lake and then watched Alias.
Let's start with Valentine's Day which was seriously one of my favorite ones yet. I helped my brother with his business and then was able to hang out with the lovely Laura and Jeff. They took me out to lunch, I helped Laura get her surprise ready for Jeff and then they even went to the basketball game with me where we almost lost our voices and it was awesome. It was a much better day than I was expecting considering everyone I know here had plans with their significant others. But they were so sweet to hang out with me and they never fail to make me laugh. Really. They are hilarious. And the most selfless people I know. They were even nice enough to offer to let me stay at their place since one of the people I stay with had bronchitis. So another big thank you shout out to them. (if reading this...hi guys!)
Then...there's the awkward stories. I had to survey some people on campus yesterday. There were plenty of uncomfortable experiences but there were 2 that really stood out. The first-I went up to an Asian girl to ask her the questions. I did my usual question and looked to see her just staring back at me. "No?" I asked and she continued to just stare at me with a blank face... apparently she didn't speak English. (the whole time I was thinking of the part in Pitch Perfect when Anna Kendrick says "just let me know where you are with English.") The second- I almost asked a blind guy if he had seen anyone wearing the tshirts. I almost asked a blind person if he had seen. Oh geez...
In the same day I also got recruited to work for a con business? They told me they sold bonds for cancer but really just used the money for school. I thought he was asking me out...but then it was actually a recruiting dinner? I still don't really understand what happened. I just won't be answering phone calls from any random numbers.

Other than that, life has been normal.
Oh I'm also learning this song on the guitar. It's currently one of my favorite songs. But my fingers are killing me.
And now I'll leave you with one of my favorite photos from Valentine's Day.

Happy Friday y'all!