The Girl Named Chuck

Miss The Misery

2011-07-21T14:07:00.000-07:00

Don't change your mind,

you're wasting light.

-Miss The Misery by Foo Fighters

Slow your roll. I'm not miserable at all so don't get to thinking, "my goodness, ANOTHER emo post? Grow up, girlfriend."

Precisely the opposite. I am thrilled with where my life is. Sure, I have moments of extreme anxiety (typically when I'm PMS-y, then it goes away), but otherwise? I am so happy with my life.

Have things ever felt different for you? Boyfriend and I have been talking, making plans and this time, plans feel different. Plans feel real. Universe is telling me, "yes, this is the time."

That Foo Fighters lyric has been sticking with me the last couple of days. Whenever I feel lazy, unmotivated, I think of the lyric above. I need to stop wasting my time and get a move on. I have a plan, I have ideas, now I need to act on them.

And for once, I'm so motivated to actually achieve something.

Go team!

Hey. Come to this thing.

2011-07-08T00:42:00.000-07:00

Read all about it!

2011-06-21T14:44:00.000-07:00

It seems that people read this blog. It also seems they get crazy enough to let me know they read it and that I need to update more often. WELL THEN. Let's see what I can remember...

February:

I posted about this on my last post, but I am officially a Bomber Babe. It is so great skating with this group of girls. The Bombers are the geekiest of the bunch. I can't believe I wanted to be a Cleaver when I feel like I belong to the Bombers. We win pretty much every scrimmage and we don't have private practices, we're that good.
My boyfriend got a job with the Country Club. So, what that means is he eats better than I do and eats it for free.

March:

I removed the MUSE decal from my back window and replaced it with a Bombers decal. I'm really into roller derby.
I REMEMBER MY BIG NEWS FROM THE LAST POST! My league is going BANKED TRACK. Allow me to explain to you what that is. Right now, we skate and compete on flat surfaces. That's cool and all, but have you seen Whip It? Or any other show about roller derby? Our track will go from this ___ to this /. Except not at that angle. That's just dangerous.
The Being Human finale about killed me. (BBC, not US. Get it together.)
My mom got a Wii. So, we play that every now and then.

April:

I finally moved out of my parents basement. I am a grown up. I live with my boss, and her mom (her boss) owns the house. It's a good thing we like each other. She is teaching me so many things: Don't use a microwave (it'll give you cancer), don't cook on the wrong side of the tin foil (it'll give you cancer), be careful when using teflon (it'll give you cancer), use detergent with "HE" on the label (it will eff up your high efficiency washer, verdicts out on if it will give you cancer).
Saw David Sedaris do a reading at Kingsbury Hall. I about peed my pants. He is one of my favorite authors so it was kind of incredible to see/hear him live.
Foo Fighters went on tour (October 11, tickets please).
I had a birthday and turned a boring 22 years old. Wake me when I can rent a car.
I fostered my first foster dog. His name was Harlow and he ate my door because he had some separation anxiety. He got adopted at Super Adoption and gets to live on a ranch with an older couple.

May:

Osama Bin Laden was killed, just in case you were living under a rock.
I was up for auction at our derby prom and my aunt (who lives in North Dakota) won me. It was a great, drunken night.
Judgment Day came and went. No rapture :(
I volunteered for Strut Your Mutt. It was such a great time. There are no better people than dog lovers.
The anniversary of the Lost finale. I still weep.
I still struggle with picking a major for college. I'm thinking nutrition?

June:

I played my first bout in Richfield. I feel like I got beat up. But it was the first bout my parents got to see me in, and my mom even said she was proud of me. Take that, future need for therapy!
I finally got around to reading The Hunger Games and now I'm hoooooked.
My boyfriend won a trip to Vegas in July! My first trip to Vegas ya'll!

I think that's about it (or at least what previous Facebook statuses provide). I've lost 30 lbs since last year. That's pretty cool. I'm still rockin' my job at The Dog's Meow. I am in charge of the newsletter so I still get some writing in. I'm currently trying to flex my creative writing muscles. It's a slow and arduous process but I'll get there. I don't know what else to write so here is a picture of my roommates dog, Marleau.

ROLLER DERBY NEWS

2011-02-16T22:28:00.000-08:00

I have news! I am officially on a team with SCDG! I'm a BOMBER BABE.

Those of you who paid attention when my mom played, she was on the Bomber Babes. I'm the first generational derby girl with SCDG. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited.

There is also other HUGE news, but I'm saving that for a later date :) I'M SO EXCITED.

Sidelined

2011-02-14T23:02:00.001-08:00

I am pretty sure I don't get mad often. I get frustrated, upset, and bitter, but I rarely experience anger.

Today, I'm really angry.

Someone dear to me is getting married, and her fiancee is allergic to cats. She's decided to put both of them down. One cat is really old, and has a myriad of health problems. The other cat, however, is fine. She is old, but you wouldn't know it by the way she acts. Put her on a proper diet and she'd be wonderful. My friend's vet is complying with her wishes to put both cats down.

Let's just say this: I've dated Zack for about 4 years now, and if he wanted to get married right away but I had to get rid of my cat, he knows damn well we would have to wait. I've known my cat longer than I've known him and I would not kill my cat because it made my boyfriend sneeze.

Okay, that was harsh. But I don't know if you know this, this goes against EVERYTHING in me. It is so painful to watch her make this decision when I know there are better options out there. I had ONE DAY and I found that cat an alternative.

Ugh I can't even talk about this anymore. Just one more push towards my dream of working in animal rescue, I guess.

2011-01-21T22:36:00.000-08:00

Here's a quick update:

1. I made it onto the Fresh Meat of the Salt City Derby Girls, it's been so great. I'm covered in bruises and more athletic, I've even made a friend!

2. I finally got that iPhone I've been complaining about.

3. I loooove my job, I have responsibilities and I'm continually learning.

4. Staying in SLC for school, but unsure of where to transfer, help? Anyone?

5. Yes, Zack and I are still together.

Which brings me to a bit of seriousness. What happens when you feel like the universe stops listening to you? I've been putting the power of positive energy to use in my life and it's helped me immensely. However, it becomes hard to watch the lives of the ones you love when they are making wrong decisions or not getting fair treatment. It's hard when you feel you put everything out there and receive nothing in return. You try to be humble, you try to be grateful and kind, but rudeness and selfishness is thrown back at you.

I would love nothing more than to grow and move forward, but the universe seems to want me to stay put for a bit longer, and I guess I have to learn how to accept that, even if it seems extremely unfair.

Day 12

2010-12-14T10:02:00.000-08:00

I found out about Blogger back in my first year of college. I was sick of the Myspace blog scene and a bunch of friends had started up in Blogger, and here I am.

Day 11

2010-12-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

I don't have another picture of me with friends (recently) soooo here's one that just makes me laugh

Day 10

2010-12-14T09:53:00.000-08:00

Song for when I am happy: Ain't No Good by Cake

Song for when I am sad: Firework by Katy Perry

Song for when I am bored: Speechless by Lady Gaga ( I like to belt this one out in the car)

Song for when I am hyped: Kick Start My Heart by Motley Crue

Song for when I am mad: Plug In Baby by Muse

Day 9

2010-12-14T09:51:00.000-08:00

In the past few days, I've been proud of myself. I'm a completely different person than I was earlier in the year and I'm happy with myself.

Day 8

2010-12-14T09:50:00.000-08:00

Short term goals for this month:

Finish Christmas shopping.
Go see the lights (either at the temple or the zoo).
Reflect
Enjoy life :)

Day 7

2010-12-08T19:49:00.000-08:00

Someone that has the biggest impact on me:

Zack, he's wonderful. He pushes me, supports me, and is always there for me (even if I get crazy mad with him sometimes).

Something that has the biggest impact on me:

Everyday I grow more and more interested in animal rescue, I think that's what I want to do with my degree.

Day 6

2010-12-08T19:47:00.000-08:00

All-American hero. How could you not love the classics?

Day 5

2010-12-06T10:49:00.000-08:00

Pictures don't quite do it justice, the Cliffs of Moher. It's quite breathtaking.

Day 4

2010-12-06T10:47:00.000-08:00

A habit I wish I didn't have.

I would have to say...sometimes lack of follow-through. However, I've been working on it lately and I've made a lot of progress. If I do have annoying habits, I'm not sorry I have them and I don't want to be rid of them, I'm quite satisfied with myself lately :)

Day 3

2010-12-02T22:29:00.000-08:00

Me and my girls

Me and my boys

Day 2

2010-12-01T21:31:00.000-08:00

The meaning behind The Girl Named Chuck.

Well once upon a time there was a show called Pushing Daisies and I was really into that show. One of the characters was often referred to as The Girl Named Chuck, and I really liked her so I adopted that as my blog name. Pretty simple.

The You Stay Classy and Thanks For Stopping By! is from Anchorman. A classic.

Day 1

2010-11-30T22:55:00.000-08:00

I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan.
I made the SCGD! I am a derby girl now.
I work with dog food.
I haven't read a book in a while. :(
I actually own very little.
I am glad the show Raising Hope exists.
I cannot sleep without the TV on.
I've actually accomplished most of my new year's resolutions.
When I'm baking, I have to listen to Lady Gaga
I get to transfer to Weber State University next year!
I love animals more than the average human does.
I eat a LOT of greek yogurt.
I download episodes of The Biggest Loser to my ipod because it motivates me at the gym.
I want a new phone soooo bad.
I swear. A lot. I'm trying to cut back.

30 Days n Junk

2010-11-30T22:54:00.000-08:00

In an effort to be more bloggy, I've got TWO of these things lined up. Here's my first list.

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

day 2- the meaning behind your blog name

day 3- a picture of you and your friends

day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have

day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been to

day 6- favorite super hero and why

day 7- a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

day 8- short term goals for this month and why

day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days

day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad

day 11- another picture of you and your friends

day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one

day 13- a letter to someone

day 14- a picture of you and your family

day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

day 16- another picture of yourself

day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have

day 19- nicknames you have and why you have them

day 20- someone you love.

day 21- a picture of something that makes you happy

day 22- what makes you different from everyone else

day 23- something you crave for a lot

day 24- your last five facebook status'

day 25- what I would find in your bag

day 26- what do you think about your friends

day 27- why are you doing this 30 day challenge

day 28- a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?

day 29- in this past month, what have you learned

day 30- your favorite song

October

2010-10-12T19:30:00.001-07:00

Frickin' October.

I know it's supposed to be all about scary stuff or whatever, so I guess it seems appropriate that my past chose October to come back and haunt me.

There's this cycle that seems to happen: you know people, people go away, you move on, people remind you that you know them, you have to figure out a way to balance that in your new life. Repeat.

There is an upside to all this. I'm reminded of who I was. I think back to that girl and where she was in her life. Would she be happy to see where she is now? Do I still feel the way she did back then? It's pleasant to be reminded that I'm still this same person, and it's never too late to revert to old ways of being.

Vague much?

Catching Up

2010-09-21T22:19:00.001-07:00

It's been a long time since I posted about what's going on in my life so I figured I'd get on that.

I posted a while ago that I was working at Overstock.com. That is no longer. I was there maybe a month? I hated it. I didn't like coming home every night feeling like crap because of customers being upset and taking it out on me. I went around to a zillion vet clinics (I kid you not. A zillion.) to fill out appliciations. I got an interview at one clinic but it didn't work out.

I did, however, get a job at a cute local store called The Dog's Meow. It won a Best of Utah award from City Weekly for Best Holistic Cat Food. It's a store that sells healthy, natural food for dogs and cats as well as accessories. I LOVE it. I can't even begin to explain how happy I am. It's such a wonderful feeling doing something that relates to what you love and what you want to do in life. I leave work thinking, "so this is what it feels like to love what you do."

It's only part time though. I traded down, pay wise. I guess I can honestly answer that question that pops up on quizzes, you know the one: would you quit the job you hate for a job you love with lesser pay? Or something like that.

I'm in school part time. I'm ONE credit away from being full time. I was only going to take two classes but I learned that next semester I can get my letter of completion if I take three classes in spring. I'M SO CLOSE TO ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING! It's been hard taking care of all this school business though. Financial aid and books and homework and blahblahblah. I'm loving every second of it though!

I've been awesome at being social too. I hang out with people now, I never used to do that (except in high school). And I lost 7 pounds.

I WANT A DOG.

I'm thinking of just adopting one and bringing it home and once it's here I'll be all, "well it's already here you wouldn't kick a poor rescue out WOULD YOU!?"

Spoiler Alert

2010-08-13T20:34:00.001-07:00

Doodles from my new jobby job

2010-07-23T10:48:00.001-07:00

SO this week I started at Overstock.com. I have to go through three weeks of training classes and I tend to doodle in class so...here's what I did just yesterday.

Career Choices

2010-07-22T13:24:00.000-07:00

I was at the gym yesterday and a commercial for the ASPCA came on tv. Ususally those commercials are supposed to make you really sad. In my case, a huge grin spread across my face.

It's such an amazing feeling knowing what you want to do with your life. I am aiming for veterinary school, and I want to help in animal shelters and with animal physical therapy. And maybe work in a zoo. I want to work with big cats.

There was an article I read today about a cat undergoing hydrotherapy. WAY TO GO, CAT! One day I hope I can do this :)

TooDay

2010-06-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

1. This weekend was epic. I DROVE FROM SALT LAKE TO PHOENIX. BY MYSELF. It was exhausting and exhilirating.

2. I honestly love it here. It's weird looking around and not seeing mountains but an endless city.

3. It's HOT. But I like it. I was so done with being cold. People keep saying, "you'll come to hate it!" and I just don't see that happening.

4. I have a job interview todayyyy I really hope something good comes from it.

5. After said interview, I'm going to get my bangs cut because they are driving me crazy. Poor timing for a hair cut haha.

6. I spent Saturday and Sunday at my aunt Wendy's house in the middle of the desert. It took forever to drive there, and I got lost on the way back. But I like staying at her house because I feel like a princess.

7. Emily and I did a bunch of apartment shopping yesterday at Target. We got super sweet deals.

8. I've been going to bed at 11 and waking up at 9. I guess that's what happens when you live with your grandpa.

9. I downloaded the first season of Ed! Good show.

10. I miss Zack :(

Late again...

2010-06-02T09:12:00.001-07:00

1. No one posted a Ten on Tuesday for me to copy yesterday, so, I'll just talk for ten points.

2. I MOVE TOMORROW!

3. Speaking of which, remember how my A/C wasn't working last summer? And I thought it just needed a recharge? And I took it to Jiffy Lube, paid $100 and was happy for a couple of days? Then remember how the weather turned crappy and I wasn't able to use my A/C because it was too cold, and then it got warm again? Well, I turned on my A/C, expecting chilly goodness, and I got nothing. THERE IS A LEAK OR SOMETHING. I'm thrilled that this happened the day before I leave to the land of 110. So I'm taking it in today to get a diagnostic and estimate. Keep in mind I have, like, no money.

4. Zack and I went to his step brother's for dinner last night and I FINALLY got to see their new baby. Did you know babies have wigs? Good, because they don't. That baby was just born with one.

5. I have sooo much to do today. Take my car in, go get kids, finish packing and laundry...

6. I might have a job interview this weekend at 24 Hour Fitness! The guy hasn't called me back but I have his number so hopefully I can make that happen.

7. I finally figured out my DVD burning situation on Windows 7, so I'm currently cleaning up disc space on my laptop. I really like movies.

8. I cleared the season passes on the downstairs Tivo, I figured my dad wouldn't want a million 16 and Pregnant reruns recorded when I'm not living here. Or would he?

9. Zack and I have also been playing poker a lot. We have to find a way to play together online.

10. OH THE BIGGEST NEWS OF ALL I FORGOT....U2 cancelled their North American tour. I know, I know. They were kicking off in Salt Lake tomorrow (which I wasn't going to, because I will be driving) and we had tickets to see them in Seattle in two weeks. Linnea and Alison are not going to Seattle anymore, but the Murray family (Emily, Anna Lisa and Tod) is still going and I get to go too! They have baseball tickets and so I get to go to a Mariners game and spend time with Zack!

11. Extra Special Extra Number: This is how I feel when I go to pick up Alex and Katya from Rowland Hall

Also also, are you watching Glee? That show...I just...my secondhand embarrassment literally hurts when I watch BUT I CAN'T NOT WATCH.

Me and Hoarders

2010-05-31T21:19:00.001-07:00

Happy Wednesday!

2010-05-26T10:20:00.000-07:00

I'm late! Let's get this show on the road.

1. What is your favorite piece of furniture in your house?
That brand new TV that's upstairs.

2.If it was raining so hard on a Saturday that you couldn’t leave your house, what would you spend the day doing?
You mean, what did I do on Saturday? I donno, clean I guess.

3. What was your favorite candy as a child?
CREAM SAVERS

4. Did you get an allowance? What was it based on? What did you do with it?
Yes I did, $7 a week for chores that I did. Later in life, my mom would give me money to write short stories.

5. Do you have a favorite Etsy store?
Does the whole website count? I love that site.

6. Do you prefer time with family or time with friends?
I prefer time with boyfriend.

7. Looney Tunes, Tiny Toons, or Animaniacs?
Looney Tunes if I HAD to choose. The other's annoy the hell out of me.

8. Best daytime talk show: Oprah, Ellen, The Doctors, Tyra, Dr. Oz, or Dr. Phil?
TYRA! SHE SO CRAZY!

9. Would you rather have the power of invisibility or the ability to fly?
Invisibility, I'm super nosy so that would come in handy...

10. Name 1 thing you love about being an adult.
FINALLY being able to look at the drink menu! Con: It's an extra menu and I have to decide fast haha.

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In other news, I may have a job interview already lined up! I applied online to 24 Hour Fitness and he called asking to see me tomorrow.

"Here's the thing," I interjected, "I kind of live in Salt Lake City right now...but I will move on June 3. I was trying to be responsible and stuff..."

Digging through my closet, I realized I have no grown-up business clothes. I went to Old Navy (they're about what I can afford) and bought grown-up pants andsomeregularpeopleclothestoo.

Then, I went to Shop-Ko (Ugh) and Nordstrom Rack (UGH) and I couldn't find grown-up business shirts. I bought some clothes but I'm returning them today, for I am poor.

Lostuesday!

2010-05-18T17:21:00.000-07:00

Here's your weekly 10.

1. If your name was a verb, what would "to Rebecca" mean?
Zack and I just had a moment like this, he was cutting open a fish packet thing and when I did it yesterday I was handling a knife dangerously but I eventually got it open. Today, he did it the proper way, not "Rebecca style." Not a verb...so I guess "to Rebecca" would mean to handle knives inappropriately.

2. What myth have you always wanted to prove or bust?
Superstitious stuff, like Ouija boards and saying Macbeth in a theater.

3. If you had the ability to get a message out to the entire world, what would you say?
"Play nice."

4. Please name your current top 10 blogs:
-Hyperbole and A Half
-OH NO THEY DIDN'T
-PostSecret
(Honestly, I follow a TON of blogs thanks to Google Reader, but I can't be bothered to list them all right now.)

5. Do you have a junk drawer?
I don't have a drawer :( But if I did, it would be oddly organized.

6. Bottled water or Tap?
I would rather die than drink tap water. I'm a bottled water snob.

7. As a kid, did you have a favorite Biblical story?
Seriously, the only ones I can really recall are of David and Goliath and Noah's Ark...

8. What is your favorite black and white movie?
Some Like It Hot. Total classic.

9. Aside from your engagement/wedding rings, what is your favorite piece of jewelry that you own? Do you have a story behind it?
I have two favorites. One is a lizard ring, my mom and I both have one. The second is a bracelet Zack bought for me in Washington.

10. What sports/activities do you hope your kids will be involved in (answer for both a boy and a girl)?
BASEBALL for my boy, probably dance for a girl. But baseball is a must. But they have to have extracurriculars, because I only had one in high school and I would have liked more.

Tuesday Ten!

2010-05-11T11:39:00.001-07:00

I saw a few other blogs that do this too, but there are questions that are asked and I'm like, "what questions I just ramble on for ten bullet points." So, this week let me use questions.

1. What was your high school superlative? (If you didn't have one, what would it have been?)
At my high school they did Senior Predictions, kind of a Tee-Ball Award because everyone got them. Mine had something to do with writing for SNL about more cowbell or something like that.

2. What sports did you play in high school?
None, I was a ~drama kid~.

3. What was the best part about your wedding? (If you're not married yet, what are you most looking forward to?)
I was just thinking about this earlier. I'm not sure what I'm most looking forward to (probably the dress) but as I was looking through my friend's facebook pages at their wedding pictures, all of them at one point are bending down to talk to little girls. I hate this for several reasons. One, the impression I get is that these little girls are being programmed to think, "Yes, you too will marry a man!" Which I have nothing against, but come on. Two, you will not see me doing that at my wedding. I have no nieces or nephews, I honestly don't get along well with kids, and it's my day, it will not be ruined with me having to talk to kids I don't know.

4. It's your last meal--which Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Entree, and Dessert would you choose?
Whatever Applebee's latest special is. It's my last meal but doesn't mean I can't be thrifty.
Just kidding. But I know it would include a caesar salad.

5. What song is your guilty pleasure?
Anything Taylor Swift. Girl just makes me want to work out for some reason.

6. What is your favorite professional sports team, and why do you like them?
Uh...Salt City Derby Girls? Is that professional?

7. What is your favorite reality show and why do you like it?
I love The Amazing Race because I want to do it!!! I also like Biggest Loser. Does Craig Ferguson count as reality tv?

8. How would you describe your home decorating style (modern, classic, French countryside)?
I don't have a home. But I would like modern-classic.

9. Pizza-deep dish or thin crust? White sauce or red sauce? Toppings?
Deep dish red sauce pepperoni. Call me old fashioned.

10. Favorite weekend getaway within a two hour driving radius?
Uh Park City? Yeah.

Ta ta ta Tuezday

2010-05-04T11:28:00.000-07:00

Here's another Tuesday thingy

1. It's been a week since my birthday. You know you usually don't feel older after your birthday? I feel soooo much older.

2. I have tickets for Iron Man 2 at midnight on Thursday in the IMAX! I'm so excited! Did I already talk about that? Oh well.

3. Since May has finally come (Or has it? It's been SNOWING UGH) I can finally start for real packing. Before I just had stuff put in boxes because I couldn't wait, but now I have to start figuring this stuff out.

4. Today I started a cleanse. Zack wants to go for 3 days, I want to go for 10. But I already really miss food.

5. I haven't been to the gym since before my California trip and I really miss it. I'm going back this afternoon.

6. My last final is tonight! Math. Now I can graduate to math classes that will actually earn me credit towards some kind of degree.

7. People need to stop doing weddingy stuff on Facebook. And posting about their babies. I feel like I have nothing to talk about when all I see are those posts.

8. I have a wonderful and amazing boyfriend.

9. We went to TGIFridays on Saturday for my birthday and we locked my keys in the car. I had just bought new heels and we had to walk to the store that was down a hill for a wire hanger. Zack broke into my car. Apparently he's done it before.

10. Here's the latest installment of Rebecca's Creativity. Drawings!

Tuesdee

2010-04-27T13:23:00.000-07:00

I'm copying my friend Erin. I want to do a 10 on Tuesday!

It's my birthday! I'm still so childish when it comes to my birthday. I can hardly sleep from excitement and then I get all high-pitched when something awesome happens. Like CUPCAKES! My mom buys me Mini's Cupcakes.

Speaking of which, we went to the Bayou at midnight to celebrate! I feel like the world has opened it's doors to me. Doors in which I can waste more money.

I have effectively effed up this numbering system. Below are some before and after pictures of my latest venture.
I have been picking up Wayne's children, Alex and Katya, from Rowland Hall. They are so stinkin cute. And smart, apparently. Katya is supposedly a child genius.
I set up an alert system so that the minute Iron Man 2 tickets went on sale for IMAX, I could get the best seats. But they went on sale when I was at Coachella so now I have second-best seats. STILL EXCITED THOUGH.
hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com
Tonight I am going to see The Losers.
Also, I am taking a final.
Everyone is having babies.
I have to go, sorry!

Blogger Challenge: Day 30

2010-04-27T13:18:00.000-07:00

Day 30: Something You've Learned About Yourself in the Last Month

I've learned:

I am totally crafty! I will post pictures of my latest venture.
I do kind of dig blogging.
I love adventure.
That this blog thing was fun, I like answering questions about myself. Because I am a bit of a narcissist.

Blogger Challenge: Day 29

2010-04-26T09:19:00.000-07:00

Day 29: A Goal

Small Goal: Survive tomorrow.

It's my 21st birthday!
Birthday breakfast in the park!
Two tests :(
Lost!
Parents are taking me out tonight!

Big Goal: Vet School.

Blogger Challenge: Day 28

2010-04-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

Day 28: A Dream

(Probably not what they're looking for but here goes)
So I'm on some like, island vacation and MUSE is there right? And I'm at the show, of course, and I work my way backstage after totally show-flirting with Matt. Anyway, HE gives ME his number on a postcard.

I call. And he doesn't answer. But I'm still pretty excited because hey HE GAVE ME HIS NUMBER.

Blogger Challenge: Day 27

2010-04-23T11:04:00.001-07:00

Day 27: A Hope

I hope it all works out the way I'd like it to.

I hope that I don't regret anything.

I hope that Lost ends leaving me satisfied.

Blogger Challenge: Day 26

2010-04-22T11:34:00.000-07:00

Day 26: Pet Peeves

When people expect me to know things.
When people don't use deductive reasoning to figure out simple things.
Bad drivers.
People who don't listen.
The black screen at the end of every Lost episode. I WASN'T DONE WATCHING.

Blogger Challenge: Day 25

2010-04-22T11:28:00.000-07:00

Day 25: Your day, in great detail.

Well let's see. I overslept and missed my chemistry class, and did some lounging around and used the opportunity to catch up on the shows I missed while in California.

I then decided to take a shower, possibly the worst decision of the day because I was shampooing my hair and hurt my neck (don't even ask). I had to cut my shower short because I felt like I was going to pass out. I took forever to do my hair because my neck limited my movement.

I then chatted with my dad (who got an iPhone--which remember, it's what I want for my birthday), and went over with Zack's. We had a relationship talk and got our frustrations out in the open. After the relieving talk, I went and got Chipotle for dinner. We then watched Lost, Bones, South Park, and Glee.

I came home, got ready for bed, and tried to find a comfortable position to sleep in.

Backlog

2010-04-21T12:26:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the inconsistency. I went out of town last weekend and I'm trying to catch up.

I kind of went to this awesome music festival called Coachella. It was in California. I got tan.

Now, imagine like, thousands and thousands more people. It was crazy. These pictures were taken right after the gates opened, before everyone else showed up.

Blogger Challenge: Day 24

2010-04-21T12:24:00.000-07:00

Day 24: A Passion

Learning and furthering my education.

Blogger Challenge: Day 23

2010-04-21T12:21:00.001-07:00

Day 23: A YouTube Video

Some friends and I made this for a school assignment in 11th grade.

Blogger Challenge: Day 22

2010-04-19T22:33:00.000-07:00

Day 22: A Website

I don't have a lot of websites to tell you about...they're all pretty uninteresting.

Ancestry.com

Facebook.com

Youtube.com

Blogger Challenge: Day 21

2010-04-13T23:53:00.000-07:00

Day 21: A recipe

I love to bake red velvet cupcakes...here's the frosting! It's my favorite.

1 pound cream cheese, softened

2 sticks of butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar

Blogger Challenge: Day 20

2010-04-13T23:49:00.000-07:00

Day 20: A hobby of yours

I can be crafty on occasion...

Would you call TV watching a hobby?

Blogger Challenge: Day 19

2010-04-12T11:47:00.000-07:00

Day 19: A talent of yours

I'm talented in the form of flittering. I can start a project and flitter to another without finishing the previous one!

With that, I am also talented at writing I guess, so here is a link to the blog I started forever ago and haven't updated.

innumerablewrites.blogspot.com

Blogger Challenge: Day 18

2010-04-11T12:43:00.000-07:00

Day 18: A hero

Tina Fey has been my idol since high school. She's hilarious and witty, and channels all that into writing and acting.

Blogger Challenge: Day 17

2010-04-10T10:45:00.000-07:00

Day 17: An art piece (painting, sculpture, drawing, etc.)

Trevi Fountain in Rome
Sooooo pretty, especially at night.

I find Degas paintings especially beautiful.

Blogger Challenge: Day 16

2010-04-09T10:25:00.000-07:00

Day 16: A song that makes you cry (or nearly)

It's not the song itself, just meanings behind it.

This is depressing. I'm throwing in a song that makes me happy.

Blogger Challenge: Day 15

2010-04-09T10:13:00.001-07:00

(aaaaah I'm a day behind!)
Day 15: A song that represents something significant.
(I kind of want to count this as day 16 too, it's incredibly special to me. I don't wanna go into it.)

Blogger Challenge: Day 14

2010-04-07T11:56:00.000-07:00

Day 14: A non-fiction book

I don't know if this qualifies as non-fiction. This is the book I'm reading right now, it's a collection of essays about Superman. But it's a library book so of course it's taking me forever to read it.

On the other hand, this is a book I'm trying to tear through today so I can end my class early before I go to Coachella. Almost there!

MUSE

2010-04-06T09:30:00.001-07:00

MUSE came to town yesterday, and I can die happy now.

I am so excited to see them at Coachella in a few weeks!!!

(I didn't take this picture, I found it on the website, but it's from the show last night!)

Blogger Challenge: Day 13

2010-04-06T09:26:00.000-07:00

Day 13: A fictional book

I read this book in a day when I was in England. The movie was pretty good but the book will always hold a dear place in my heart.

Blogger Challenge: Day 12

2010-04-04T16:06:00.001-07:00

Day 12: Something you find interesting

Philosophy
I always say I could be a philosophy major if the classes weren't so early in the morning.

Blogger Challenge: Day 11

2010-04-04T16:00:00.000-07:00

Day 11: A picture that makes you angry/sad.

I wanted to find a picture that is relatable to my current path.
I want to work with animal shelters and take care of homeless and sick animals, so this picture makes me sad. But it makes me want to do something too soo...there you go.

Blogger Challenge: Day 10

2010-04-03T15:39:00.000-07:00

Day 10: A photo of you taken recently.

(These are my before and after haircut pictures...in December...yes the most recent pictures taken of me.)

EDIT: FINE. I realize now I have a laptop with a webcam. Here is one taken 2 seconds ago.

Blogger Challenge: Day 9

2010-04-02T08:43:00.000-07:00

Day 8: A photo of you taken over 10 years ago

Blogger Challenge: Day 8

2010-04-01T09:05:00.001-07:00

Gun Face
Originally uploaded by frostrebecca

Day 8: A photo you took

This just reminds me that sometimes, with the right camera, I too can take awesome pictures.

Blogger Challenge: Day 7

2010-03-30T23:17:00.000-07:00

Day 7: A Photo That Makes You Happy

Lately, I've been addicted to Ancestry.com and I found these photos of relatives.

This one is of my great grandfather. I don't know much about my family on my dad's side of the family, so I was thrilled when I found this photo of Robert Laborius Covington.

This is a photo of my great-great grandfather, Robert Dockery Covington. HE'S GOT A STATUE, YA'LL! When I drive down to Phoenix for the big move, I'm stopping in this town and taking a picture of this statue.

This is me and Emily on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland looking for clovers. This was quite terrifying. But one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

Blogger Challenge: Day 6

2010-03-30T12:54:00.000-07:00

Day 6: Favorite Food

I feel dumb doing this challenge because I don't have favorites of anything, especially when it comes to food.

Food. Glorious food.

I'll eat anything and love it. For I am a goat.

Today, I am craving Japanese.

Blogger Challenge: Day 5

2010-03-29T09:59:00.000-07:00

Day 5: Favorite Quote

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. -Oscar Wilde

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. -Robert Frost

Blogger Challenge: Day 4

2010-03-28T11:42:00.000-07:00

Day 4: Favorite TV Show

It's REALLY unfair to ask this question, as I have an unhealthy relationship with television. I watch more tv than anyone I know, really. So here are a few of the shows I NEVER miss.

Buffy, above all else.

Also, LOST would be on this list, but this season I'm losing interest :(

Blogger Challenge: Day 3

2010-03-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

Day 3: Favorite Book

Continuing my form of unconventional blog challenge posting...here are some books!

Harry Potter!

I love these books after all these years.

A few Paulo Cohelo books.

I've read The Alchemist, Eleven Minutes, Veronika Decides to Die, and The Devil and Miss Prym. I'm working my way through his books.

Finally...
Anything by F. Scott Fitzgerald
An amazing author.

Blogger Challenge: Day 2

2010-03-26T08:31:00.001-07:00

Day 2: Favorite Movie

It's impossible, again, for me to pick a favorite...because I love all kinds of movies (I don't know if you know this, but I used to work in a movie theater sooo...)

For example, I love dramas and dark movies....

I LOVE shooty movies (I love me some guns)

I love irreverent comedies (above all else!)

Mean Girls doesn't qualify as irreverent...but still an absolute favorite.

And finally, I love the movies everyone else hates. I have a framed Cloverfield poster that I love and it's just one of those movies you have to be REALLY into to really enjoy.

Poor Bewitched...everyone hated you. I adored you.

Blogger Challenge: Day 1

2010-03-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

A couple of my friends have been doing this blog-a-day thing, and I've found it pretty interesting. Ask me if you would like the list...

That being said, here we go.

Day 1: Your Favorite Song
(I'm a glutton, so I'm posting a favorite song from my top 5 bands)

Difficult choice indeed. I think in the history of favorite songs ever, Wonderwall by Oasis is probably it.

Secondly, let's go with MUSE. Starlight qualifies as my favorite song from them. Although really, I love anything they create.

Thirdly, U2. It's a given a U2 song would be in here (if you know my history of crossing the Atlantic to see them). I'm having a difficult time thinking of my favorite song, so I'll share with you my favorite song from their recent tour: Ultraviolet (Light My Way).

Next up, The Killers. When You Were Young. Zack bought me tickets to see these guys last year, it was the best birthday present :).

Finally, Foo Fighters. I cannot choose just one favorite song. I will leave you with a high ranking song though: Best of You.

Photo Tag

2010-03-15T12:36:00.000-07:00

I was tagged sooo:

1. Open your 1st photo folder

2. Scroll to the 10th photo

3. Post the photo and the story behind it.

4. Tag 5 or more people.

(Let me get this "tag" thing out of the way, I don't know who reads my blog so if you read it, YOU CATCH THE TAG-CURSE.)

This picture is tragic. It's one of the last pictures I took with my camera when I got to Ireland last year. My camera isn't broken or anything, it was just being a b**** and wouldn't auto-focus or anything.

ANYWAY, this is from the day we arrived in Ireland. This park was across the street from our hotel (5 star, might I add) and it was SO pretty! This is one of the many entrances, and of course we all posed next to it. It was a tiring day.

Life as of March 12

2010-03-12T13:15:00.000-08:00

So, as of the first week of June, I'll be single...I guess.

It was a hard decision. A mutual decision, mind you, but I think it's for the best.

Unemployment suits me well. I know it frustrates some, but I like it. It will be difficult to go back to actually working. I'm very worried about getting a work schedule around my school schedule when I move to Phoenix, but I'm sure it'll work out.

Speaking of which, I'm enrolled at MCC! I'm enrolled in one class officially, and I'm just waiting to get down there to meet someone so I can figure out the rest of my schedule.

Coachella is rapidly approaching! I am SO excited! I lose sleep over it some nights, seriously.

I never thought I would ever move into an apartment. I know it's not until August but I'm excited to finally enter that world of adult living.

That's all for now. Also, I was disappointed in the new Lady Gaga video, but I love her anyway.

Kennel Fridays!

2010-02-12T19:08:00.001-08:00

Here are the dogs I played with today:

Emma: http://http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15626073

Roscoe: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15626077

Charlie: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15626078

Rex: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15626099

Emma is very sweet, Roscoe is very loyal, Charlie is extremely playful and Rex is loving and has been at the kennel for three weeks.

These dogs are looking for loving homes!

Volunteer Efforts

2010-01-29T21:58:00.000-08:00

This week, I started volunteering with No More Homeless Pets, an organization that helps homeless pets find homes through adoptions, fostering, etc. It's such an amazing organization and I'm thrilled to work with them!

I started with simple office work, and today I spent my morning helping in a kennel where some of the dogs are kept. There were only three dogs today, an older medium sized dog named Rex, a pitbull mix puppy named Phoebe, and some kind of mini-poodle named Mitch.

Rex was playful and has apparently gone through a major transformation. He came to the kennel baring his teeth and growling, but with training has become a friendly, fun dog.

Phoebe was just a pup who didn't quite understand what I was doing with the ball I was throwing and wanted to go inside after five minutes.

Then Mitch. There are specific instructions to go slow with Mitch. When I arrived, he was huddled in a corner and refused to move. After playing with other dogs for a while, I came inside and he hadn't moved. I entered his kennel and still he didn't move. He came from a family in Duchesne County and no one knows what they did to him to make him terrified of people. It's heart wrenching.

I sat in his kennel with him, trying to get him to respond, but he merely kept his head down. But I stayed with him and gave him all the attention and love I could. He still didn't move.

This is exactly why I am so eager to get into the animal field. I want to help them, I want to rehabilitate them and help the ones who need it most. It's disgusting how some people could abuse their pets this way, and Mitch deserves a wonderful home with a loving family. He just needs some help first.

I cannot wait to go back next week.

How Exciting!

2010-01-24T22:26:00.001-08:00

So, I did both of my options. I filed for unemployment (I'm officially a statistic!) and filled out the FAFSA, a bit late, but still waiting for student loans. I may apply for a privatized student loan, but who knows.

At any rate, my moving process has semi-officially begun. I'm moving down to Phoenix in June, which is WAY sooner than I anticipated. It's exciting and terrifying at the same time. Luckily, I have so much family there that I know I don't have to worry about being homeless. My friend Emily and I will move in together in August, but until then I need to find a job and start setting up residency.

I kind of sprung it on Zack though. I should have been more careful but instead I ripped the band-aid off. We're both dreading being apart. It certainly will be hard living in a different state. I'm not too social though, so I am pretty sure I'll be a shut in. I'm also saving up for a new laptop with a webcam so we can Skype. If anyone would like to donate to that cause...

In other news, Emily and I are going to Coachella this April! MUUUUUUUSE is going to be there, I'm more than crazy excited! We have a camp spot for the three day music festival, it's going to be so stinky and fun!

For Real This Time

2010-01-16T18:52:00.000-08:00

Who knew trying to sort out your life to another state was so stressful?

I'm trying to figure out where to go for a student loan to get me through the summer while I transfer to Mesa Community College. I'm walking the line between "do I file all this unemployment paperwork?" and "do I just get a student loan and save my job search for AZ?"

I'm also trying to see how their veterinary technician program works and if I can transfer to a 4-year school with the associates degree in veterinary technology.

I'm watching a show on Animal Planet right now called Underdog to Wonderdog and it has me in tears. TEARS.

Along with everything else, I'm trying to grip the reality of leaving Salt Lake, my parents house, Zack, and moving to a new city.

This is all very new and very sudden, but it feels like the right thing to do.

A Difficult 2010

2010-01-15T10:57:00.000-08:00

So far, my 2010 has been nothing but stress. I may develop an ulcer by July if this keeps up.

I practically lost my job today. I hadn't worked since December (the 17th to be exact) and I even filed for unemployment. I found out through a third-party system that I "probably" won't come back, which is completely unfair. I was left hanging for three weeks and never properly let go. So my job search continues. Which sucks because I arranged my school schedule this semester around my 10:30-5:00 schedule, so I have a class at 8:00 in the morning and another class at 7:00 in the evening everday.

Since I decided to go into a veterinary technology program, I've been looking around at different schools in Utah that could offer me such a program. They're all crazy expensive and I'd wind up paying off student loans until the end of time. Utah apparently doesn't think of the animal lovers
So my second mama Linnea suggested I go to a school in Phoenix that offers a veterinary technician program (most likely a community college) for much cheaper.

I really want to live abroad for a while, even if it is just Phoenix. Particularly Phoenix because I want to be closer to family, and I already have friends down there I could live with.

So...I don't know. It's all very, very, up in the air right now, but it's looking like a huge possibility.

BUY MY STUFF, BOOK EDITION

2009-10-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I am looking to sell some stuff, not only to make some money but to clear up some space in my house. This list is specifically books, you might recognize some from required high school reading lists. Some books are used-used (they have highlight marks, pen, etc.) and some have never been touched (The Twilight you see listed is BRAND NEW). Some are also text books. If you see anything, message me (Or call/text 801-913-2394) and we'll sort something out!

1. Wicked – Gregory Macquire
2. To Air is Human – Bjorn Turoque
3. Tuck Everlasting – Natalie Babbitt
4. The Third Policeman – Flann O’Brien
5. The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green – Joshua Braff
6. Their Eyes Were Watching God – Zora Neale Hurston
7. How To Shoot A Movie and Video Story – Arthur L. Gaskill
8. The Ultimate Improv Book – Edward J. Nevraumont
9. Artemis Fowl – Eoin Colfer
10. I, Robot – Isaac Asimov
11. Twilight – Stephenie Meyer
12. Snow Falling on Cedars – David Guterson
13. Cash – Johnny Cash
14. Desert Solitare – Edward Abbey
15. What My Mother Doesn’t Know – Sonya Sones
16. “…That Is The Question,” Answers From The Humanities (2nd edition)
17. Contemporary Moral Problems – James E. White
18. The Hero Project – Robert and William Hatch
19. Nutrition for Dummies – Carol Ann Rinzler
20. Introductory Algebra (SLCC edition) – Miller, O’Neill, Hyde
21. Start Your Own Personal Training Business – Enterpriser Press and Tom Weede
22. Panorama (2nd edition, Spanish Text PLUS CD’s) – Blanco and Donley
23. Serenity Comics (#1, #2, #3)

How to Deal

2009-09-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

These are things I am learning to deal with while I try to find a job and triumph over this fall semester:

-How to live the frugal way. Since I have no free income, it is hard to see my paychecks go directly to bills.

-How to live without an iPod. My iPod died on the last day of my vacation to Ireland, and it's been difficult to get by without my music handy.

-Starting from scratch and letting go. My external hard drive was stolen, which had (what feels like) my whole life in 120 gigs.

-Walking. My feet are getting better, but worse at the same time. I don't have that shooting pain up my heel anymore, but now I have an all over pain in both heels.

-Being physically fit. I'm working hard to get into shape, not just for the benefits but so I can feel better about myself.

-Pushing myself. Whether it be socially or physically, I'm trying to not be such a social hermit.

-Patience and rejection. It's hard to fill out so many applications and not see results.

-Asking for help. Sometimes you just need to know when to ask.

-My jealousy. It gets in the way more than you'd know, and I'm trying to put my feelings aside in order to appreciate the things I do have and can control.

-Self esteem. I don't have a lot of it, but I think it'll show up soon.

-Responsibilities. I'm trying a lot harder at school and at home. I'm trying to make more face time in both places.

-Figuring out my passions. The thing that makes job searching difficult is I have no idea what I really want to do. Also, I have no experience in anything. If I could sit around all day writing, that would be perfect. Alas, I am not a successful writer. Yet.

2009-08-25T21:48:00.001-07:00

It's days like these where I just lose all hope. This week has been awful, and it's only Tuesday.

It feels impossible to find a new job, I've been sick, Zack has been sick for a while and it kills me to see him so sick all the time. His truck was broken into and they stole his stereo on my external hard drive.

On that hard drive was a lot, A LOT of movies, music, my pictures and all my documents, including my creative writing stuff.

I feel like I've been waiting for so long for something good to happen...I just wish I knew how much longer I had to wait. I've been waiting for a new job opportunity, waiting for a change in money, waiting to move out, waiting to graduate already, but I understand that things take time. Zack says that things are going to be this way for a few years and there is no way I'm taking years of this crap.

Well, for the creative writing that WAS salvaged...www.innumerablewrites.blogspot.com

Ireland is Beautiful

2009-08-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

I suppose I've been back for a little over 2 weeks now and I should finally get around to blogging about my trip. HERE GOES!

A few months back, U2 announced their European tour dates, and of course my second family would be up at midnight buying tickets for the Ireland concerts. Yes, plural. We departed on July 22, and it was insanely smooth sailing the whole way there. I've never been happier on an airplane. And when we landed, I fell in love with Ireland all over again. I forgot how green and lush and European it is.

We stayed in a downtown Marriott, very five-star. Everything is within walking distance and there's always people people people.

For our first concert the next day, we waited in line from 9:00 in the morning to 4:30, when they let us into the stadium. We were right next to the stage! I could have grabbed their shoes had I a mind to do it. Walking back after the show though was painful. I've been having foot issues lately so all the walking on this trip about killed me.

The second concert was better, for me at least. Emily and I were treated like grown ups this trip so we hung around Dublin by ourselves for a while and took a taxi to the stadium at around 4:00 so we were on our own for the concert. We landed right in front of the catwalk so, not as close to the stage but still in the crowd.

The next day we spent walking about Dublin. I don't remember much of it, my feet clouded my mind.

One day before we left, we took a hop-on, hop-off tour, and Linnea had to pay Emily to go with me to the Irish Writer's Museum. Whatever. I loved it. On this trip, I replaced buying sweatshirts with books. And I bought a lot of books.

Oh I forgot, we took a bus tour to Glendalough and drove through the beautiful countryside, where Braveheart and P.S. I Love You was filmed (which I watched when I got back...sobbed).

The next two days were my favorite. We rented a van and Wayne drove us out to Limerick. Driving was a nightmare. The streets are narrow, you drive on the opposite side of the road, but the scenery was worth it.

By far my favorite leg of the trip was this road trip. We went to the Cliffs of Moher (which is astounding) and Blarney Castle, where I kissed the Blarney Stone. We stayed in Limerick, which is a cute little modern town.

Finally, on our way back (which always takes forever), our plane had to divert to Denver because a passenger had a heart attack on flight.

PICTURES! (upon request, and maybe posted later. I'm a bit lazy right now.)

A Preview

2009-07-30T11:56:00.000-07:00

Here I am in Dublin right now, just getting ready to fly home tomorrow!
Here is just a snippet of a blog to come...

(And yes, we were THAT close.)

Back From Washington

2009-07-14T00:36:00.000-07:00

I tend to get complaints when I get mushy (on my own blog, no less)...so I will sum up my life as it is right now with a quote I saw on a shot glass.

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you may be in Utah.

Schooleeee

2009-07-01T01:11:00.000-07:00

I've been doing excellently in my two philosophy classes this summer. I wish I could major in philosophy, it's the best I've done in school yet.

Next semester I am registered for FIVE classes. Math 920 (sad face), Intermediate Writing (happy face!), Computer Essentials (eh face), Intro to Music (online class face) and Yoga (zen face).

I just need to supplement my income :( I'm super struggling. I am not able to go out and do so many fun things. I was supposed to go camping at Bear Lake last weekend but my paycheck said, "no." It's bumming me out.'

I know what job I want. How to come to it though...that will be a while.

Sound

2009-06-22T17:56:00.000-07:00

I have nothing to say or add apparently.

I have a voice, I have opinions, I have feelings too.

I don't think I should bother though, because they have no meaning.

So I'll go back to sitting quietly and reading, not speaking up, because that is the precedent I have set for my impressions and there is no reason to change now.

Depressed much? No, just realizing I need a change. I don't want to be stuck in this Utahn image, where everyone succeeds their first try and gets married to a returned missionary and can afford to live that way.

I'm so screwed this upcoming July. Stay tuned.

2009-06-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

With my new blog (innumerablewrites.blogspot.com) I find myself wanting to post more personal stories I happen to write.

But I'm hesitant to...Hmm.

I am at work. I am crazy bored.

the end.

Creative Workings

2009-06-04T20:27:00.001-07:00

I started a new, second blog. It is explicitly used for my writings.

I said, "maybe I should write a little something every day just so I can get back into it..." and Zack really pushed me to do it so I give you...

http://innumerablewrites.blogspot.com/

F-Real!

2009-05-31T11:16:00.000-07:00

There is this blog I follow: http://www.ommatidia.org/

It is a post a day (almost) of 101-word stories. I figured I should do something like that too. So I'll start a new blog and post my short stories there too, mostly because it's been a while since I've written and I feel like I need to practice my talent some more.

I am also on Twitter: www.twitter.com/frostrz

If you follow me on it, I like to think I'm more interesting.

Oh, here's this for Nana:

Couples Tag

2009-05-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

Zack and I are practically married....I'm doing this anyway. Mostly because I love talking about Zack.

♥ What are your middle names? Zack's is Nicholas, mine is Sylvain.

♥ How long have you been together? Together about a year and a half. But it feels like much much longer.

♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating? About three years.

♥ Who asked who out? He had asked me to "hang out" before, but I got busy...then I invited him to a play with me.

♥ How old are each of you? I'm 20 he's 19.

♥ Whose siblings do you see the most? His...I don't exactly have any.

♥ Do you have any children together? Gah no.

♥ What about pets? We want a dog! So bad!

♥ Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? Uh...I'm not sure. We're not old enough to really have problems.

♥ Did you go to the same school? Sure did, we met in math class.

♥ Are you from the same home town? I'm from Salt Lake, Zack is from Provo (can you believe that?? My mind was blown.)

♥ Who is smarter? We believe that whatever I don't know, he knows, and whatever he doesn't know, I know.

♥ Who is more sensitive? I don't think we're very sensitive...

♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple? We love to try new places! So we use the urban spoon feature on his iphone a lot.

♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? Seattle. So much fun!

♥ Who has the craziest exes? Zack, no question.

♥ Who has the worst temper? We don't get angry very easily...

♥ Who does the cooking? Zack! I can't cook to save my life. He makes the best steaks.

♥Who is more social? Zack, of course. Whenever we go out ANYWHERE he runs into someone he knows.

♥ Who is the neat-freak? Me, it takes everything I have to resist cleaning when we hang out.

♥ Who is more stubborn? We're both crazy-stubborn.

♥ Who hogs the bed? Eh.

♥ Who wakes up earlier? Zack. It is impossible for me to wake up before 6:30.

♥ Where was your first date? It depends...but our first REAL date was Into The Wild. I had movie passes to Darjeeling Limited but they were full so we chose Into The Wild instead.

♥ Who has the bigger family? Zack does, by far.

♥ Do you get flowers often? No...

♥ How do you spend the holidays? Separately...

♥ Who is more jealous? ME.

♥ How long did it take to get serious? I have a tendency to get serious quick, so, a few months.

♥Who eats more? Zack, when we go out he says, "it's like I get two meals!" because I never finish mine, so I give it to Zack.

♥ Who does the laundry? I'll do his laundry from time to time.

♥ Who’s better with the computer? Zack is, but we're both skilled. He is gaining Mac knowledge while I'm improving my PC knowledge.

♥ Who drives when you are together? ZACK. I hate driving at night.

2009-05-11T14:12:00.001-07:00

I went through a car owner right of passage today: it was broken into.

Well, I don't know if "broken into" is the right term to use. The rear driver side window was all smashed in but NOTHING WAS TAKEN!!!! UGH. That's what upset me most.

I'm super pissed. It seems that just as I get financially stable, if even just for a second, something comes along to mess it up again. Bleh.

I'm off to go buy knee pads and wrist guards! Woop!

2009-05-10T23:12:00.000-07:00

I suppose it's been a while since I blogged...I wrote up a baking blog but it was only saved to the drafts and I don't feel like blogging about baking.

I guess this weekend kind of sucked, there's been some dramatics, I've been sick, and things have just been a bit tough.

Lately, I've wanted to grow up so fast. I just want to get married already and be graduated already and things are going too slow. I did get a jump start this week, though. I really struggled with school this semester, but Linnea really helped me out and now I'm feeling a strong urge to power through and get my degree, even if it will be just an English degree.

But, as I said, I've been dying to get married. Not really married, just engaged would be nice. I'd be okay with engaged. Bleh. Things are not in a good place right now, so we don't really have a choice but to wait. Next week Zack is going to Florida for his step-brother's wedding. I hope it makes him think...haha I'm just kidding. I get to puppy-sit though! I'm very excited. I've been DYING for a puppy for a few weeks now. If I can't get engaged, can I at least have a puppy?

Um, that's all for now. I'm trying to catch up on every Smallville season before Thursday. It's impossible. Literally, there are not enough hours.

Derrrrrby

2009-03-31T23:22:00.000-07:00

Yes. I made this. The super-duper final/second cut will appear on www.cityweekly.net

WOOP!!

Give me another year and I will try to follow in my mothers...skates...

100th post

2009-03-09T17:27:00.001-07:00

I may be celebrating prematurely but...
Guess who announced their tour dates today for the European leg of their tour.
Guess who's playing in Croke Park in July 24th?
Guess who is going to Ireland this summer?
THIS GUY!

2009-03-08T22:53:00.000-07:00

My weekend was...eventful.

It started out with me being miserable because I hated Zack's new roommate. Oh, allow me to back track. Since his mom got remarried, she's been living at her new husbands house. Long story short, Zack and Erin and his friend moved in until she can sell it.

I hated Zack's friend. Absolutely. Bleh. He's a recovering drug addict and I found him annoying as crap until I got to know him and it turns out he's pretty cool. I'm still giving him a shot.

However, Erin is not moving in anymore because of...technicalities...

On Friday I saw Watchmen, on Saturday I saw Paul Blart (I am ashamed), and on Sunday I saw Push. I only liked Watchmen. Oh well.

Um...I think that's it for now. I would just like to say I love Zack so much and I am so glad he is here for me when I need him. He is always so great to talk to and he always makes me feel better, no matter what my problem is.

BTW, Sydney, did you hear Dakota Fanning is going to be Jane in the New Moon movie?

Accomplishment

2009-02-26T22:30:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I look at my parents and wonder if people expect me to be as accomplished and awesome as they are. I am very proud of my parents and I'm glad they are mine, but I wonder if I can be that awesome too.

I think I'm setting up an interview to become an intern with the Utah Legislature. I don't think I'll get it, but there's no problem with trying. That's how I got into Westminster, I tried when I didn't think I would get in.

I guess what I'm saying is I'm going to try to be as accomplished as my parents, and then some.

I better get to studying...

New Room!

2009-02-25T23:30:00.001-08:00

Squee! I am so pleased!

Across the Pond

2009-02-15T23:45:00.000-08:00

Bleh, what a weekend.

On Friday, I spent a lot of time not working. Instead, I took time to look at study abroad options. I've wanted to study abroad since I was a senior in high school and I figured it would be nice just to look. It looks like the U has options that go to England and/or Germany, and those ones I'm super interested in. Then I ventured outside the University of Utah website and found some sites and found a program that goes to....Trinity College in Dublin (!!!). When I went to Ireland a few years ago, I came up with a dream to go to Trinity College in Dublin and I think it would be so great to go!

I was so afraid to talk to Zack about it though. But, he supports me 100%, no matter how bad it may suck to be apart for a whole semester (or summer). I probably won't be accepted into any programs right now though, seeing as my grades are not where they should be. I'm working really hard this semester though, and I think I'm doing pretty well.

Speaking of which, Zack stole me a street sign for V-Day. I was hoping for roses, but the street sign was an inside joke from when we started dating and it was actually very sweet that he actually remembered. I was sad, however, we didn't get to really do anything. We can't afford flowers and dinner or whatever. I am just glad I got to spend it with him.

Today we spent time working on my room. Tomorrow we get to paint! Squee!

Taggin's

2009-02-04T18:27:00.000-08:00

I did this already on Facebook soooo I just copied and pasted it. Befriend me on Facebook and see the second one I made to make fun of my boss.

1. I have been tagged to do this at least 5 times, and I'm just now getting around to it.

2. I have always been an independent person.

3. I am glad I met my soul mate this young because then we get to do all the great things we want to.

4. Painting is a talent I wish I had.

5. I am NOT a pack rat. I am not nostalgic, so hardly anything gets kept.

6. I would love to live on a boat and travel the world in it.

7. I think it is hard to think of 25 things.

8. My dream job is a career in televison.

9. I also wish I could play piano and sing.

10. When I was younger, I used to tell people I was from Tennessee.

11. I cannot cook to save my life. I can make a sandwich...barely.

12. I don't know a whole lot about my family history. Grandma and Grandpa got married...that's the extent of it

13. I think people give me more credit than I think I deserve.

14. I LOVE learning about the American government.

15. I am completely jealous of people who are studying abroad right now.

16. I can be quite stubborn.

17. When I was younger, my bedroom's theme was The Little Mermaid, and I just got that movie on DVD!

18. I'm not so good at sticking to plans...

19. ...but when I want something done, I get it done.

20. I have crazy jealousy issues.

21. If I was an actress, I would KILL to be in a Wes Anderson film.

22. I am relieved I am so close to #25

23. When I turn 20 I am taking charge of my life.

24. I am FAR too nosy.

25. I think my hiatus from creative writing has gone on for far too long.

School, Remodeling, and Other Stuff...

2009-02-02T21:23:00.000-08:00

It's been a while. Here is what I've been up to.

>School is ca-raaaaazy. Waking up at the bum crack of dawn, going to class, working full time then BACK to class is exhausting. I really enjoy my classes though. Although my professor is mind-numbing, my government class is so interesting. I've always enjoyed learning about the American government and how it works so getting up at 6 a.m. every day is almost worth it. My photography class reminds me of jr. high when I took a photography class. I'm a little behind because I had to go out and buy a new camera and supplies and I'm still working out the kinks, but it is a very fun class. Lastly, news writing. I hate journalism classes. I'm already good at it, who says I need the courses. Posh.

>Work is work. If there is an Apple Spice Junction near you...order from it! We have good food...

>I decided to paint my room. It started out as a one-day job which is now turning into a month-long job. We started to sand the walls, then noticed it was wallpaper peeling. Then we just peeled it all off. Now we have to plaster and sand and prime and paint and it is taking foreverrrr. I've been sleeping in the living room because my OTHER room has a crack in the foundation and the floor is all wet. Cool.

>Zack and I are cool. He's moving back to his mom's condo with Erin while his mom tries to sell it. It'll be fun, I love that condo, I wish she wouldn't sell it so I could just live in it...Speaking of which, Erin and I have become good friends, which is awesome. Because she is awesome.

Um that's all for now. Any questions?

That's all for now.

Rebecca is...

2009-01-10T00:35:00.000-08:00

My first paycheck of the year was crazy-small. Between bills and such, I don't have enough money for books, school supplies, etc. I need an extra boost of money for this week.

Does anyone have any ideas?

13-0!

2009-01-03T02:16:00.001-08:00

I don't know if you know this, it's a big deal. The UTES kicked some serious Alabama butt today at the Sugar Bowl!!! GO UTES!!!!

Pikturrz

2008-12-28T22:33:00.000-08:00

Yearnings ahoy!

2008-12-04T07:23:00.001-08:00

I have to wonder, are we truly old enough to make the decision to get married, let alone get engaged?

A good majority of the girls I went to high school with are now getting engaged. It's refreshing to see some girls wait this long (at least a year and a half) outside of high school to even think about it, but it still makes me think, "really? Now?"

I suppose this is my J-Monster writing this blog, saying, "I want a ring for Christmas!" But I don't. I want to wait a while longer. I can barely afford school how would I afford my wedding? Well, my dream wedding is fairly cheap, but still. A friend asked me, "if you know who you're going to spend the rest of your life with, why wait?" I guess it's because since I know we'll be together that long, waiting to get married isn't such a hard thing to wait for.

I know I want to get through school a little bit, I know I want to be a bit older (and by that I mean just one more year) and I want to be able to survive comfortably.

In other news, Happy Birthday Zack!!!

And now, a scene by Rebecca Frost

2008-11-11T22:13:00.001-08:00

What happened in my life to make me get so jealous so easy? Whenever I feel the slightest twinge of jealousy it somehow erupts into a volcanic disaster of green-eyed monster. Curious.

I'm sooooo excited for Christmas! I'ma gonna go downa to Arizona with mah boyfrenn! It's going to be so fun.

Speaking of which, my car Chandler had to go to the doctor. He's fine.

School registration starts on the 17th, and I decided I'm going to get my s*** together and go part time and only work part time. I don't know if I can afford that though. We will see.

Today at work people kept talking about me and Zack getting married. I'm only 19 and as much as I would like to get married at this ripe age, we know better to wait. Buuuuuuuuuuut I'm just saying, if I could get married, I totally would. Which reminds me, here's a scene between my mother and me the other day:

(Suzanne sits down to tie her shoes)

REBECCA: (continuing a story)...so his roommates call him Bean and me Bean's Girlfriend.

SUZANNE: Why? Because he's tall like a bean pole? Does he like beans a lot?

REBECCA: No, his last name is Bean.

SUZANNE: Oh, I didn't know that.

REBECCA: Yeah, so we're trying to figure out who gets screwed last name wise in the marriage. He refuses to be Zack Frost.

SUZANNE: (pauses, looks up from her shoes with an awed expression) That sounds AWESOME.

REBECCA: I KNOW RIGHT???

FIN.

Printing Press

2008-11-02T11:58:00.000-08:00

Bleh. I have to read this stupid book about East African cattle-herders by Wednesday, and write a few pages about it. Since I realized I don't want to go into anthropology, I hate this class a million times more.

What I really want? A career in television. So I'm working my way through it with a degree in radio. Or something. I'm not really sure, I'm having trouble here. Uh...yeah...

Zack got an iPhone. I'm crazy jealous. I need one now.

I think I've come to a decision. About more than one thing.

Oh, also, I'm trying to decide about what to do for Christmas. I want to go to Arizona, but Zack wants to spend it with me, so I think he should come too. My second family is also going to be in Arizona for Christmas, so...that could be a lot of fun. I love bringing Zack into my family life, normally I hate it, but I love Zack too much to keep him from it. He fits right in.

Why won't my printer work!?

Flip Floppy

2008-10-25T09:30:00.000-07:00

First I wanted to be a journalist, then I wanted to be an anthropologist, now I want to be on the radio???

MAKE UP YOUR MIND, REBECCA!

P.S. I took a bunch of pictures of the new house, I'll upload/email them upon request.