Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving

{blalalalalalalalala!}
In case you are unfamiliar with the phrase above, that is my turkey call. By the way, isn't that the cutest turkey ever? Who has ever seen a pink and purple turkey? I LOVE IT!!
This is me wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday with the people you love the most. I also hope you eat lots and get stuffed/fat so you can look like me!!
Over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house I go...
So, it's technically a lake I pass, the woods are more like a canyon and grandmother's house directly translates to my parents' cabin. That's right folks, I am headed to beautiful Snowflake, AZ to enjoy the Thanksgiving festivities with the parentals and no one else. Kind of different, yet looking forward to it: a few days of relaxation, over-eating and crafts...
{Pure BLISS}

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...

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.

It's no big surprise that I am not perfect. I have made many mistakes in my life, and more the last 5 years or so. This last week has been eye opening for me. I am finally waking up. I feel like I can finally let go of a lot of baggage that has been weighing me down lately. I still feel strange and emotional, but at the same time feel invigorated and a little bit lighter. It's a strangely pleasant feeling.

So enjoy my new playlist. Give these new songs a listen and let me know what you think. Is one of them your new theme song??

P.S. There is one highlight of my weekend: my big Enrichment activity is OVER and was a success! Woo hoo!!
UPDATE 11/24: I gather from the two comments I received thus far that my blog was taken out of context. No, I am not depressed. No, this blog was in no way meant to make you feel sorry for me or to let you in on a suicide attempt. I am totally fine! I just found a new song that makes me happy...and sums up my life. So please understand, I am a happy girl!!! I know I have amazing friends that love me. What more could a girl ask for??!!

Saturday, November 22, 2008

P.S.

Twilight sucked...

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??!!

{my heart is no longer singing}

Thursday, November 20, 2008

uncontained excitement

Admit it. You are jealous.

You wish you could go with me tomorrow to see these guys:

{makes my heart sing}

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Happiness is...

a full tank of gas for less than $30!!!

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!!

I just need to watch my hottie man from my previous post :)

Monday, November 17, 2008

mmm....DADDY!!

You have to watch this {my new obsession}

I can live without the chest hair and the scarf, but other than that...
he's the one for me!

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:

declare this an emergency
come on and spread a sense of urgency
and pull us through
and pull us through

and this is the end
this is the end
of the world

and it's time we saw a miracle
come on it's time for something biblical
to pull us through
and pull us through

and this is the end
this is the end
of the world

proclaim eternal victory
come on and change the course of history
and pull us through
and pull us through

and this is the end
this is the end
of the world

i feel this song really represents his time as soon-to-be president because when he was first elected i felt like the world was going down! ok, not really, but i have been a bit worried. i don't so much trust the man and his background is a little iffy. i was reminded of the part in the scriptures that says we will ultimately be brought down by our leaders, and honestly, he could be the one! or, as the last verse of the song says, he could really be the change we need. i am not sure...we will just have to wait and see...and hope for a miracle!!

anyway, i hope you enjoy this song as much as i do...especially the piano coupled with the drums at the end!


{11.21.08}

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!

P.S. Can you all help me come up with some sort of way to be held accountable??

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Confession #...?

I forget what number of confession I am on, but I do have another confession nonetheless:

I turned on the heater in my car last night {full blast}!!

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!

(and just for the record, I hit the little spell checking button on my blog, and ironically I misspelled the word genius. Don't worry...it is all fixed now...)

Thursday, November 6, 2008

i {heart} reik

As most of you know, I spend my workdays chillin' with lots o' Latinos...


Lots o' Latinos = lots o' Spanish music


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.


{If you dare...}

Even if you don't want to hear this, I am going to tell you why I LOVE these songs that I have added. But first, I must say that I have never before heard the songs "Inolvidable" and "Estar En Tu Mundo" until today. I just thought they sounded like songs I would eventually fall in love with so they got added. "Que Vida La Mia" is just one of those uplifting, feel good songs. My life is a little crazy, so this song fits. "Invierno" is that song that I first fell in love with. I still love it today. "Llego Tu Amor" is my love song. I melted the first time I heard it...and I really love the build up at the end. I can actually sing every word of that song. "Quedate" is just another fun song. I love the way the lead singer says, "no te vayas" around 2:29 in the song. "Cuando Estas Conmigo" is technically 'our song' (insert finger in mouth and produce gag reflex now). I LOVE THIS SONG! But sadly I could only find some crappy bootlegged version of the song. The real thing is MUCH better. Another song I know all the words to. "Yo Quisiera" also reminds me of my relationship with Pepe. It's just a good song. "Noviembre Sin Ti" is another song I had heard on the radio, but also relates because the title translates to "November Without You" and I am celebrating this month of November without my friend. And finally, I added "Levemente" (another crappy bootlegged version) because it is Pepe's favorite song.
Speaking of Pepe, he had court today and is fo' sho' going home very soon. He opted for voluntary departure. Sad...but as it should be.
{Did I mention I love Reik?}

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

B.O. 4 Pres

Uh-Oh!

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)

The whole crew (or atleast those who bothered to dress up)
{good times}