Holy facebook notifications, Batman!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Yes, I am one of those people that will tell everyone it's their birthday in order to get people to give them things and tell them happy birthday.
Just kidding.

BUT, it is kind of a big deal. Since, I am turning TWENTY, 20, vingt, etc. No longer a teenager. It's kind of nice. Now, I think people might take me a teensy bit more seriously. But we'll see. I guess I still look like a teenager, ha.

Ok, moving on.

This week has been a good one. I started my new job, which is really great. There's a ton of fun people, and on my down time I can do homework (once school starts) and read, and read the news online and things, haha. (In fact, I'm at work right now.) Yes. Work is good. There's quite a lot to get, and understand and things, but it's still pretty great.

Only one of my roommates has moved in, her name is Karen, and she's from Argentina, and is here to learn English. So, we haven't talked a lot, but she is very sweet and cute.
We got Kyle all moved into his apartment. We went on an adventure to IKEA and Cabela's. At IKEA we bought a bamboo plant, cute! Haha, it made me think of How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days... "You killed our love fern?!!" Ha.
Last night we went to Charity's back to school night, and then had dinner with my mom and Chari. It was so fun. Chari just adores Kyle, so it's always fun.

Well, I'm going to go, but I'll let you know all about what fun things Kyle apparently has planned for me today... :)

Thankful... Saturday?

I have SO many reasons to be grateful right now, it's really almost ridiculous how much I am blessed. I know I complain sometimes, but I truly do have an amazing life, and I love it.

1) I have the best friends ever. I love the MG's with all of my heart. There really is no words to describe the bond between us. We were able to spend two days together this week, since both Lindsay and Kellie got married. We each have a different story, and different strengths, but we're all very strong women, and I love them all!

Outside the SLC Temple after Lindsay's luncheon.

Standing in line at Kellie's reception.

2) I got a job. I have been pretty stressed out about this lately, but now I have a job, I'm feeling not as stressed. 20 hours a week will be great for me, financially, and to get me off my lazy bum.

3) Next week is my birthday week! Not only do I start my new job, I also get to spend time with Kyle before school starts and our schedule's get out of control crazy.

4) School stars in a week! I really am so excited for school to start... To have more structure to my schedule, and to go forward in my major classes, and to learn! Not to mention getting my GPA up, and proving myself to... Well, myself.

5) I am just so thankful for Kyle. He always knows exactly what to say, even from like 50 states away. (Ok, that's exaggerated, but still.) I really have no idea where I would be without him.

Those are just a handful of things that I've been extra grateful recently.

Now, a few more random thoughts...

*Kyle gets home tomorrow!! The longest week ever is almost over!
*Dani's birthday is tomorrow!
*I get to go to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple dedication tomorrow!
*I got a Mary Kay facial done today by my friend Laurie, and I am sold. Seriously. I love Mary Kay now. I want to buy everything. My face feels fabulous.
*Aaron comes home in less than 3 months... What?!!
*Last night after Kel's reception, we (me, Annika, Emily, Natali and Steph) went over to Steph's house, and watched 17 Again. Love that movie!
*Aaron's birthday is on Tuesday!

I GOT A JOB!
I can't even tell you how excited and thankful I am! My friend Tiare told me there was a possibility that her work was hiring, so I sent in my resume to her supervisor. I had an interview this morning, and she called me this afternoon offering me the job, hurray! I'll be working in Customer Service at BYU Independent Study, so basically taking inbound calls and answering questions. And, in my downtime between calls, I can work on homework. best. job. ever. I'll be working 20 hours a week too, which will be great, moneywise.

Other exciting news... Lindsay Anne Neeley is now Lindsay Johnson :) Her luncheon was gorgeous, and it was of course so fun seeing the girls. Linds and Preston just look so happy together. Gah, I love them.
Also, Kyle comes home in like 2 1/2 days. This has been the longest week. I'm ready for him to be home already.
Another also, Kaylie and Lj got engaged, which makes my heart happy.
And one more also, Kellie and Kevin get married tomorrow.
SO MANY WEDDINGS, both coming up, and just being planned.
I absolutely love it :)

Good News Tuesday!

- I sent my resume into BYU Independent Study.... Hopefully I get an interview!

- Lauren might be able to move in with me! We just need to convince my almost-future-roommate to switch contracts with Lauren. That would be great news!

- I became friends with my cute friend Ali on facebook and got to catch up with her.

- I found out that the total for my books this semester is $120, not bad at all!

- I went through my senior year box, and reminisced a little bit about my senior year... Mostly Dance Company.

- I talked to Kyle for over an hour last night, and we discussed some important things. Only 5 more sleeps until I get to see him!

Another Wonderful Week

I just got of the phone with Kyle. He left for Oklahoma this afternoon for 8 days. Lame. You'd think I'd be used to the whole distance thing or something by now, but it still sucks. No fun. But I'm gald he can go to visit his parents, and wakeboard, and do fun things out there :) I have quite the list of things to do while he's gone too, so it should be a productive week.

Things to do this week: Find a job! Go to the temple, Organize my room and kitchen, Go to Lindsay's wedding, Go to Kellie's wedding, Write to Aaron and..... I guess that's about all.

This has been another fun week, not a whole lot to talk about really, but still good. I've mostly been helping Kyle pack up and move his stuff. I inherited a few things while he's gone too, such as his big screen TV, his Xbox 360, Rockband, a stereo, and a bookcase. Things I've semi-permenantly aquired from him are a desk, a bag from Paraguay, food, and his extra set of car keys.

I got to eat out at Macaroni Grill with Ayisha, Janae and Katie last night, and at Yamato with Britt and Ash tonight, where I got SUSHI. I seriously love that stuff... Yum!!

There's only two more weeks until school starts, which is kind of scary. Summer is rapidly winding down. It feels like it has been a LONG summer, but that it has gone by very fast as well. I know that makes no sense, but that's how it feels.

I'm sorry this is kind of a jumbled mess, I'm pretty tired, only having got like 6 hours of sleep last night, so I'm a bit out of it. I'm off to bed now.... I'll post something more coherent in the near future :)

Quick Notes

Kyle should be home in just a few minutes. (In fact, he just called me as I was typing that).

The Braves won last night, which makes for a very happy boyfriend.

I had dinner with Aaron's family today. It was so great to see them all. Which reminds me! They have Aaron's officially release date. November 16, 2009. He gets home in the evening. I freaking can't wait. That's in 3 months and one week from today, yay!

I love Sundays.

Lindsay's bridal shower was yesterday, and was a lot of fun. It was me, Natalie Young, Natali Wyson and Emily Petersen of the MG group... Love them!

I am starting to apply for jobs, wish me luck!

3 weeks until my birthday!

First off, freaking Lj comes home today. Lj is my friend Kaylie's fabulous missionary, who has been serving in Hong Kong since July 25, 2007. Kaylie is one of my best friends from high school (at Lehi) and I have been around since her and Lj met when we were sophomores. And I was there the summer they hooked up. They are absolutely perfect together, and I am so so so excited for the both of them.

Second off, I got KHK's invite. Love it Kel!! Lindsay and Preston are getting married on the 2oth, and Kevin and Kellie are on the 21st. These two girls totally deserve it.
Also, Annika got engaged last night! Her text made me scream. So happy for all my wonderful MG's getting married.

On Wednesday I did two big things.
Number one, I drove Kyle's car. I haven't driven a car since I was a junior in high school. That is a very long time. Yes, I know I'm a little behind on my driving skills. I just drove around 15 mph on the dirt roads by Price, but it was kind of refreshing for me to do that. And I love that Kyle wants me to drive his car. I also found out that I don't have to take Drivers Ed again. Yes!!! I just have to go get my permit, get comfortable driving (which could take forever) and then go take my road test. Success! I'll get working on that....
Number two, I shot a gun. I am TERRIFIED of guns. Kyle took me shooting while we were down in Price. I used Alan's .22, which was great because a) it's not that loud and b) it has no kick. I shot a bottle on my first shot (we collected old beer bottles to shoot) but I assure you it was beginners luck. I was terrified and Kyle had to come help me, I would not shoot that thing on my own.

Here is a picture of my adventure on Wednesday:

Oh, and you may wonder why we were down in Price? We were visiting Kyle's Grandma and Grandpa Hanson. And we also visited with Ryan (Kyle's cousin), Lindsay (his wife) and their two kids Ellie and Bracken. Good adventures!

Yesterday Kyle and I went on a date to Color Me Mine and Yozone. Kyle hadn't been to either place, so it was a lot of fun. He loves painting, but is such a perfectionist. He painted a smiley face bank, and I painted a big mug. I'll post pictures when we get them back.... So my week has been fun. I'm going to be super busy starting in a couple hours until Sunday, and Kyle's gone and I won't see him until Sunday :( Boo distance. But it'll be ok of course... Life is good to us :)

I should...

be cleaning my apartment.
But instead I am making a bigger mess by cooking.

Also, I remembered two more concerts that I have been to.
**The Rocket Summer, with Phantom Planet
(Duh, one of my favorite concerts ever!)
**97.1zht Jingle Ball in 2004? Maybe? Sometime around them. Bowling for Soup, Switchfoot and Hilary Duff performed... As did a few others, I think.

Bonnie's wedding was on Saturday. It was fan-freaking-tastic. She looked great, Aaron looked great, the food was amazing and the photo booth was so fun! I am so doing one of those. And I of course loved seeing the MG's. And meeting Preston, who was exactly as I expected him.
I was super busy last weekend, and will be this weekend too! And, I got to meet Dawn and Cassee!
Alan, Jess, Kyle and I went camping on Friday night. It was a fun little one-night getaway. On our way home on Saturday morning we went and hiked up to Bridal Veil falls. Then Kyle and I ran errands for a little while, and then came home and took naps. Then it was off to Bon's reception. We got home a little after 9:30, and I was exhausted. We watched Rocky, but I was not very conscious during it.

Yesterday was Kyle's last day in our ward. Boo! But that's ok... After church we chatted, and ate, and went to the park, and made dinner, and went to ward prayer, and watched the Braves/Dodgers game, and watched PS I Love You. I love that movie, but it makes me cry.

Today I am being a bum. I'll go clean now. And pay my rent. And check the mail. And do dishes. And do my hair and get ready for the day. Blah.