Dreams

Last night I had the following dream:

I was on a speed boat on the ocean.
No one was driving the boat but it was going very fast.
I was a model and modeling on the boat.
The camera people were hovering above the boat...not sure on what...
To model I was posing on the seats, pretending to drive while rocking out to music etc...
The final modeling shot was me HACKING off my hair.
Lets just say I remember looking SUPER ugly with short hacked off hair.
Then after the modeling shoot was over I was trying to make an appointment with CODY to get my hair fixed.

The end.

WEIRD.

6.20.2010

Dad,

Happy Father's Day! I hope you got to spend today with your dad and sons. I can't imagine a better time.

So, no one told me that the 2nd Father's Day without you would be much harder than the first. I didn't even realize today was Father's day until church. It was the last speaker in Sacrament meeting that really got to me. He was talking about how you feel about your dad at different ages in life..once he got to 35, 45, 55, etc. I started to tear up. The typical things you think or do with your dad at those ages I won't get to experience. I wish you were there or at least waiting at home for some strawberry ice cream. Sometimes I still expect to see you in your room as I walk by...and it shocks me you aren't there.

Don't worry Dad I have faith I will see you again. I know you are watching over your family and especially me. These things give me great comfort.

Much Love,
D'Nell

What Makes Me Feel Smart?

I am a titch nerdy.

*gasp*

Can you believe I just admitted to being nerdy? Well I am.

I love learning and doing things that keeps my mind working. Everyone knows I am in school, but did you know that I do things OUTSIDE of school to still learn?

*gasp*

I know, NERDY.

Okay friends, here is the deal. I am a "cheater" learner. I have ADD...non diagnosed admittedly...but self diagnosed. I love Love LOVE listening to NPR. LOVE IT. I am pretty sure I get this trait from Dean who also loved listening to news programs. Besides just listening to the news, I especially love two programs. I love them so much that I podcast them so I don't miss one single broadcast.

This American Life and Stuff You Should Know

This American Life doesn't always teach you something academic, but it does often teach you about human behavior. So interesting. I have listened to stories about people getting switched at birth and finding out in their twenties, the health care/insurance industry, snitching, what it is like to be at the biggest party school in the nation, the debacle that was freezing bodies after the dies in hopes of bringing them back to life one day, and MANY many more interesting stories. I love this program. LOVE IT. I could say that I heart Ira Glass (he's the host). This is where I first heard David Sedaris, who I also love. I have now read several of his books and am going to see him speak when he comes to my city. What an interesting person and HILARIOUS!

Stuff You Should Know is not only informative but usually FUNNY. This is truly academic...in an interesting way. This is a nice program when I have 10 - 30 minutes and I need something to listen too. I have learned about how long the human body can go without food or water, what is a mortgage backed security, why robots can't get married, how do credit default swaps work, why do humans have body hair, how can a lake explode, etc. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant present the information in a fun interesting way...it kind of feels like I am goofing off instead of learning something. You all know how much I like goofing off...in case you don't...I love it!

I recommend you check these programs out...you too will be sucked into them and become NERDY like me.

*gasp*

Did I just call you a nerd?

Yep.

P.S. I am also hooked on this new game called kenken...it pretty much revolves around math. Yay for MATH!

Friday Rockout: Playlist 42310

There is a new tradition at work.

Friday Rock Out!

Starting at 1:30 we turn the music up just a little louder and rock out! Just a little something to get us through the last couple of hours until the weekend!

Rules:
Single Ladies must be played FIRST
Diane has veto power
Songs that are considered "too sappy" will be nixed halfway through
Anyone can make a request
We do not answer any of our co-workers questions until they make a song request
When listening too "Single Ladies" and it comes to the part "put your hands up" YOU MUST PUT YOUR HANDS UP

Below is the 42310 play list...Enjoy!

Single Ladies
Hey Mickie
I Gotta Feeling
Not Ready To Make Nice
Hungry Like The Wolf
Poker Face
Love Shack
So What
Only The Good Die Young
Green Tambourine
Bad Romance
Cars
Brain Stew
Pump Up The Jam
Zephyr Song
Defying Gravity
Born To Be Wild
Turn Turn Turn
Lovely Rita Meter Maid
Whip It
Beat It
America Idiot
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Born To Run
Blue Suede Shoes
Holiday
Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy
I Swear
The Thunder Rolls
Sweet Home Alabama
All Summer Long
Cowboy
American Bad Ass
Here Comes The Sun
Paperback Writer
Viva La Vido
Bad Day
No Shoes No Shirt No Problem
Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy
Single Ladies

3 Things

3 tender mercies I have recently experienced:

1. Getting to spend time with Lisa, Em, Heather, and Haylee. It was only 90 minutes but it was very much needed.
2. Teaching the 4 year old class on Sunday. They say funny things, are completely crazy, and help me feel the Spirit. I love them.
3. Fast Sunday.

CONFESSION: addiction

I love lip gloss, chapstick, lip balm. You name it...I love it. I have lots of "lip" items.

When I get a new lip gloss I want to put it on every 5 minutes or so...I restrain myself and only put it on every couple of hours...but it's a struggle.

I just purchased some Neutrogena Lip Soother. It's peach flavored...and I am in LOVE!

How To: Birthday Budget

Happy Birthday to ME!

Okay, a quick lesson on how to figure out how much you can spend on yourself for your birthday:

Your age times a X = Birthday Budget!
example: IF you will be say 32, and X for you is $10, then 32 * $10 = $320 to spend for your birthday!

What is a birthday budget? It's the amount of money you can spend on yourself for your birthday with out feeling guilty.

Of course, there are lots of things that can influence X.

I love the birthday budget!

(**this does not imply I am spending $10 * my age on myself this year...it was just an example.)

I Covet...

I covet this ring. I hope one day very soon it is on my finger!

You can find it here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35941331

BUT I CALL DIBS!

The List

I have a friend who writes a list and sends it out daily. The list is neat.

The rules of the list (as I see them...which means they are probably wrong, rules are only made by the list maker):

1. You have to be considered "special" to be a recipient of the list.
2. You have to be EXTRA special to get the list every day.
3. You can lose your status if you make a wrong move. This is really bad especially when you like getting the list each day. So, you MUST be careful to not annoy/anger the list maker.
4. The list has a new theme each day. And often there are cute pictures of famous actors. (Bonus).
5. You should (it is STRONGLY encouraged) to reply to the list with comments. And you should know this without being told.
6. You should in NO WAY expect an acknowledgment that your comments were received, liked, or disliked. Questions will not be answered if the list maker doesn't want to answer.
7. Don't EVER hit "reply all" when making comments. You will get your "hand slapped".
8. The list allows you a glimpse inside the brain, life, and character of the list maker. This is the best part of the list.

I LIKE, nay, I love the list.

Extra rule: The list doesn't have a BFF. I would like to think it is me if it ever has one. But I have been assured it doesn't.

Best thing that has happened with the list this week?

A picture of a famous country singer was on the list as someone the list maker didn't like. I replied that I didn't like the person either and that I thought she was ugly.

This was the reply I received:

"Hhahahaha... Thanks. I love you even more for that."

I love the list.

Ardell: A Joy!

If you know me, you know how much I love my mom...which is a lot.

Reasons I have the best mom ever:

1. Her name is Ardell. Such a stinkin' spunky name, it fits her.
2. She is her own person and that's the end of the story. I love it.
3. She is a true domestic goddess. She sews, quilts, cooks, preserves food, and has the biggest heart around.
4. She recently bought a new car: RED, twin muffler, sun roof, leather seats, 6 CD changer. The car totally fits her. And when she let me drive it I had EXPLICIT instructions not to open the sun roof. She doesn't know if she is going to use it or not.
5. She volunteers at the elementary 3 times a week, goes to the temple weekly, swims 6 days a week, goes to TOPS, and is an active member of the DUP.
6. She loves her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with her whole heart. This does not mean she will not put you in your place if you need it.
7. And finally, she could be the patron saint of the underdog or needy. She has the biggest heart I have seen. She loves to help people especially those that have been neglected.

I just love her! If you ever get a chance to meet her...should to take it.

**picture taken by Chadwick Fowler www.chadwickfowler.com**