Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by Alayna at 12:30 PM 3 comments
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
check me out!
I am famous. Click here to see just how far I will go for some free stuff. I have some mad skills people...
Posted by Alayna at 8:23 AM 3 comments
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Reflection
When I first thought about blogging today, I decided that I was going to blog about my extremely disappointing weekend: my concert got cancelled, the movie I was looking forward to did nothing for me, my Cougars got slaughtered, I am exhausted, I feel kind of sick, the list goes on. But then I decided to create a new playlist for the blog and was going to add some of my favorite Backstreet Boys songs in memory of my cancelled concert. Upon searching through their songs I found quite a few that I had never heard before. All the songs added but the first song you are hearing now are songs that are new to me...and I sort of like them. But then I came across the song "Close My Eyes" and knew my post was going to take a drastic turn...to a quiet reflection inside my heart.
I truly believe the Backstreet Boys are amazing, and a lot of what I like about them is the fact that I can relate to many of their songs. This new song {Close My Eyes} is no exception. In fact, I think it's my new theme song for my life at present. It is very closely related to the song "You Can Let Go" which is playing now. The first time I heard that song I fell in love with it. Then one Sunday when I was driving to my parents' house after church I had a strange thought enter into my mind when that song came on. I pictured my Heavenly Father singing the words to me. Kind of crazy, I know. But it immediately brought tears to my eyes and sometimes when I am sad I think the same thing and turn on that song.
Posted by Alayna at 6:38 PM 4 comments
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
you've GOT to be kidding me!!!
I just got news that the Backstreet Boys concert has been cancelled due to sickness. WHAT THE CRAP??!!
Posted by Alayna at 5:10 PM 2 comments
Thursday, November 20, 2008
uncontained excitement
{makes my heart sing}
Posted by Alayna at 9:36 AM 3 comments
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF!!!
I’m having one of those days. You know what I’m talking about right? One of those days where everything seems to have built up so much that an explosion is inevitable. I can’t keep it in much longer. I am a girl with some issues…
So, I had a mild explosion today. It was only a small round (maybe 30 seconds or so) of tears, and then I felt better. Sometimes all I need to do is cry. What can I do…I am a girl…and girls are notorious for crying.
I actually called my mom today and asked her if I could go home from work (yes, I am 27, but apparently am not capable of making my own decisions yet). She said no. Dang it! Maybe tomorrow. Do you think anyone ever calls in depressed?
I am not looking for sympathy. I am not looking for advice on how to be cheery. I know these things. I just write as a source of alleviating frustrations. Sometimes it helps to just get it off your chest (or in my case, out of your eyeballs).
I don’t want to go into details of my depressive state today, but I will just say this: the everyday stresses of life are really bugging me today! But don’t you fret, I’ll get over it… I WILL SURVIVE!!
Posted by Alayna at 1:47 PM 3 comments
Monday, November 17, 2008
mmm....DADDY!!
You have to watch this {my new obsession}
Posted by Alayna at 1:51 PM 3 comments
Thursday, November 13, 2008
muse
scary music right? just wait...it gets better...i promise! i post this eerily beautiful song for a couple of reasons:
first of all it is a tribute to my dear friend nikki who introduced me to this song that i just can't get enough of. seriously, i listen to this song {full blast} in my car to and from work everyday. it is amazing!!!
second, my favorite book series/soon-to-be movie {Twilight} is coming out next weekend. the author of the book said she was inspired by the music of muse when writing this series. i can't help but think in my little alayna brain that perhaps this was one of the inspirational songs. it completely reminds me of all things Twilight.
and finally, this is my b.o. for president theme song. the words completely describe how i feel about him being our next president:
and pull us through
Posted by Alayna at 4:08 PM 3 comments
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Scratch that...
Before it was a lie, but now it is the truth: I am back on the diet again...because I look and feel like a hefer!
Posted by Alayna at 11:11 AM 5 comments
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Confession #...?
I forget what number of confession I am on, but I do have another confession nonetheless:
It was 58 degrees! That's cold right?? I guess if you are a Utah resident or live in any other place that has the privilege of experiencing real seasons, 58 degrees is a warm and beautiful day. Soon you will realize that I am just a warm blooded, acclimated Arizonan who is also a whiner. Oh well...
And secondly, you have to check this out. I have no idea where my sis-in-law found this, or how she even posted it on her blog (I am not computer savvy), but I have only one word to describe it: genius!
Posted by Alayna at 6:17 PM 4 comments
Thursday, November 6, 2008
i {heart} reik
As most of you know, I spend my workdays chillin' with lots o' Latinos...
I know you all know what kind of music I am talking about...the circus type with the Latino man moaning in agony {ay ya ya ya ya}. Anyway, I don't so much love this music....
When I first met Pepe he quickly made a point of adding some Spanish stations to the radio of my car. Until then, I never knew there could be any good Spanish music out there. But then I realized that some Latinos are actually up-to-date with the "coolness" that is the music today. And, believe it or not, I found myself listening to the Spanish stations in my car on occasion. Then, about 6 months ago I heard this song on the radio called "Invierno"and I LOVED IT!!! I made Pepe do some investigating to find out who sang the song and then went on the hunt for the CD. After much searching I found it! But oddly enough, it did not even contain the song I loved. Regardless, I quickly fell in love with that CD. About a month or so later I found the other CD that actually contained the song I was first searching for...and I love that CD too!! So now, I can say with pride that I {HEART} REIK!!! In fact, I secretly wish to make out with all of them.
So I have added a few of my fave songs on my playlist. Go ahead...take a listen.
Posted by Alayna at 7:27 PM 2 comments
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
halloween celebration
Just a few photos from the work Halloween festivities:
Nikki the rapper and her husband Douglas the nerd
My pal Andrea the gypsy and Linda as Minnie Mouse
Believe it or not, this is my boss
Crazy Frani and shipping manager Nathan
My FAVE costume of the day. Notice the hand drawn embellishments...
Twins (yep, she blew my chances of winning a prize)
Getting our palms read by Andrea during our super fun, food filled pot luck
Me and my pals Joey (the witch) and Catherine (the pirate)
Posted by Alayna at 3:13 PM 4 comments