random thoughts...

so far..

2012-01-18T23:01:00.003-07:00

Life tends to take over and I haven't been very good at updating this. The biggest thing that has happened so far this year was this lovely. Getting stitches on your cheek is the WEIRDEST feeling!!
Hope this year is going well so far for everyone!

I heart Bob Hope

2011-09-05T21:45:00.002-06:00

Personally, I think Bob Hope is one of the greatest people to have lived upon this earth. Please enjoy a moment of smiling and laughing as Bob Hope and James Cagney prove what it takes to really be great.

if only..

2011-08-24T23:34:00.001-06:00

I would be so happy to live in this house.

I love fred.

2011-07-23T23:56:00.002-06:00

All movies improve tenfold if they involve Fred Astaire in some shape or form.

Highlight of My Year

2011-07-11T21:46:00.001-06:00

Sondre Lerche live in Salt Lake City

June 22, 2011

love you

2011-02-15T18:23:00.004-07:00

I know this is a day late, but I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

ps. the phrase in the picture means "love you" in danish

2010 in Pictures

2011-01-19T01:21:00.008-07:00

Hola! I thought I'd put up a couple of pictures from the great year of 2010. Making sweet valentines for amazing friends, meeting up with old friends, my first rodeo, the fourth of July my sad jeep dying (RIP Reggie the Renegade) My Grandparents 50th anniversary, going to Jackson Hole to kyack and go white water rafting, seeing (and going through) a CRAZY cool storm, visiting Old Faithful, my brother's wedding, the Drowsy Chaperone with my mom, AND Christmas. Life was pretty great in 2010. Here's to the New Year!

a few tidbits

2010-09-20T23:43:00.003-06:00

Hello!

I haven't been the best at blogging, but since my last post back in June was about the the Disney movie coming out called Tangled. I'm following it up with the latest trailer on imdb.com for the movie. So worth it.

Since I'm at it. Here is what has been happening this summer.

A little fourth of July breakfast celebration with family in Centerville, Utah
Some sparkler action.

My Grandparent's 50th Wedding anniversary! We had all my uncles come out for the occasion

Oh, and a few cousins.

Supervised my Dad and Brother cutting down a cherry tree.

And that was only the beginning.

I just can't help myself

2010-06-14T15:36:00.003-06:00

Ok I know I'm now posting two video clips in a row, but it is so worth it! This version of Rapunzel by Disney is coming out November 24, 2010. Mark those calendars!

This Commercial is Hilarious

2010-06-04T15:13:00.003-06:00

I honestly love to write.

2010-05-18T00:25:00.003-06:00

At one point in time, I was really good at blogging.

Recently I haven't been near a computer for entertainment. So please excuse the lack of entries. I've been working a lot and hope to be writing more soon!

In the meantime, though, I am going to be re-doing the blog and will let you know when it is up and ready to go!

love, taryn

Because it's one in the morning.

2010-03-24T01:05:00.003-06:00

I can't sleep and I haven't written much in a super long time on this here fine blog. Life has been feeling a little weird for me since graduating from Utah State. I though I had it all figured out, but things never seem to turn out the way I plan (which is probably a good thing). I feel like I've sent out an unlimited amount of resumes, had some hope a few times, had them dashed the next, and was grateful to find a job that pays well. By no means is it something I want to do for the rest of my life, but I am definitely grateful to have something to pass the time, and earn money for it.

The point I'm really trying to get at is I'm incredibly grateful for my family. They believe in me when I've let doubt and fear take over. If it wasn't for them, I'd probably be ready to go crazy, curl up in a ball and hope to wake up from an unfortunate dream.

My dad has always said to make the best of what you have and my mom has always had unwavering faith that things always work out....both happen as long as you look at the silver lining. It's there, believe me. However there is something called initiative that people are lacking these days. Stop waiting and start doing something. How else is anything going to happen unless you take action yourself?? Stop being bitter or sulking or saying "life is unfair." If life was always fair no one would learn anything. I know I wouldn't learn much. And stop looking at things negatively, that doesn't get anyone anywhere.

ok. I'll step down from my soapbox now. Just promise me to never, ever give up. Thanks.

Things that make me smile #10

2010-03-24T00:48:00.002-06:00

A new found love that makes me smile....exercise. It makes you smile doesn't it? You feel better, you actually acquire muscles you never thought you had, and endorphins make you happy.

This is week 4 for me exercising and it is GREAT! Especially since I work from 6 in the evening to 2:30 in the morning. Exercising has helped me stay awake and alert.

Not to mention I'm felling pretty good about life right now. Seriously, exercise can cure a lot of things.

So there you have it. Now if only I could eat more veggies.

lemonade.

2010-01-25T21:36:00.003-07:00

I know one thing I want for my b-day (besides getting a job)

A Fuji Instax Mini Instant Camera from Photojojo.

It's beautiful, I know.

A lot of things have happened recently that has made me realize that you need to just roll with the punches and try your hardest to look at the glass always being half full. Life never seems to turn out the way you planned it, but where is the fun in that?

Just a thought.

Pictures of New York.

2010-01-08T10:14:00.020-07:00

Here are some pictures of the Family Adventure!

From the top.
At the airport heading to Chicago; Park Kiss 'n Ride sign to get on the L Train in Chicago; American Girl Doll heaven in Chicago; Riding the L Train in Chicago; New York welcoming us at JFK airport; On top of the Empire State Building; Macy's window display; Rainbow Room; Hard Rock Cafe (so delicious); Museum of Natural History sign for the Subway; New York Public Library; Dad back at the Museum of Natural History; Times Square (side note, we saw Sherlock Holmes on Christmas Day and it was AWESOME); Metropolitan Museum of Art; Serendipity; Courtney in the New York Public Library; Grand Central Station; and Cody, Courtney, and me at Times Square.

I. Love. New York.

2010-01-08T09:59:00.003-07:00

I. Love. New York.

this welcomed us when we finally touched down at JFK

That is all there is to it. I could live there for a while and be totally content with life.

Needless to say, the trip with my family was amazing! Unfortunately it was cut a little short due to weather...We were supposed to fly out on the 19th of December, but the flight was canceled. However, we booked a new flight for the following day with a layover in Chicago. When we reached Chicago, our flight to NY was canceled again! Just our luck. Fortunately for us, it was Chicago; a place I went to when I was really little but have no recollection of. Basically big cities are so fun. I love all the hustle and bustle of things and the shopping is spectacular. The next morning we FINALLY made it to New York and what is there to take us into the city but a LIMO! That's right. I had never been in one of those, either, so my parents thought it would be fun and it most definitely was.

We went everywhere possible. Took the subway to the Natural Museum of History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art; walked through Central Park; visited Grand Central Station; saw the New York Public Library; went to the top of the Empire State Building; saw the Broadway show Wicked; and enjoyed living at the Marquis in Times Square.

I loved every moment and hope to go there another time in a different season (preferably a warmer one).

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and wish the best of luck to a New Year!

(pictures to follow)

modge podge

2009-12-19T22:25:00.004-07:00

So it has been a few days since I last wrote. Here is an update.

1. I graduated!

So that was pretty exciting.

2. I AM GOING TO NEW YORK CITY!!!

Weather permitting we (as in ma familia and I) will make it there.

That is it for now. Sorry, kind of boring. But there will be lots of fun stories to tell soon!

And if I don't write anything soon. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Meeting of Important People

2009-12-10T08:58:00.002-07:00

Cardboard never looked so cool.

mmm.

2009-11-23T11:39:00.002-07:00

Hi There.

Thanksgiving is coming. I Love thanksgiving.

It's all in the punchline

2009-11-19T10:08:00.004-07:00

Good morning, sunshine! (b/w)
Originally uploaded by Linda6769

First things first.

One month from today, I'm will be in the air, flying to NEW YORK CITY!!! I'm going there for a week with my family and I'm stoked.

Second.

If someone were to ask me who my favorite musician was. ever. I would say hands down, Sondre Lerche. The video for his song Phantom Punch is not only awesome, but pretty dang funny if you ask me. The moment I find out he is having a concert remotely close to Utah, I'm there.

Third.

I GRADUATE IN 23 DAYS!!!!! I got my cap and gown this week and it has finally set in. Real world, I hope you are ready for me!

I tend to like uneven numbers since by b-day is one. So I'll leave it at that.

Everyone have a lovely day!

Leap Year.

2009-11-18T12:18:00.006-07:00

I kind of really enjoy chick flicks. This one looks like a keeper.

Not to mention it takes place in Ireland.

photoshop, PHOTOSHOP!

2009-11-10T22:21:00.004-07:00

My favorite class right now would have to be PhotoShop. I love it. Unfortunately, my 30 day-free trial period is practically over. :( However. I want to show you one of my favorite things to have done in the class and that is making a photo look more like it was painted.

I also wish I could take credit for taking this picture, but now. I just like to manipulate things. .

cool, huh?

2009-11-07T15:24:00.005-07:00

HI!!

I don't think I ever actually said MY BROTHER IS HOME!!! He has been home from California for almost two weeks! It has been wonderful. I'm so glad he is back!

Kings. Of. Convenience.

2009-11-05T17:56:00.002-07:00

I heard this song for the first time today and can't get enough of it. I need their music!

with love from a music junkie

nice shoes, flowy dresses, red lipstick.

2009-11-03T09:08:00.003-07:00

So lately I've been posting a lot of videos. I swear I'm not sitting at the computer, watching YouTube videos all the time. However, this is a worthy video. Over the summer, I had a lot of fun watching So You Think You Can Dance with my mom. My mom keeps telling me how awesome the group dance was last Tuesday (10/26); lo and behold, I found it on YouTube. The first minute and a half is an explanation of the dance, so at about 1:15 the actual dance begins! Sometimes, I REALLY think I was born in the wrong era.

Stay Cool....

2009-10-26T11:54:00.005-06:00

I do not watch Flight of the Conchords very often, just little snippets here and there. Well, my roommate showed me this lovely number and I was laughing so hard!

Stay Cool!

soon, my brother, soon.

2009-10-22T09:37:00.007-06:00

In about t-minus 7, 140 MINUTES my brother is going to be stepping off a plane from California and into Salt Lake City!!

I am so stinkin' excited!

Things that make me smile #9

2009-10-14T11:09:00.005-06:00

#9 Cameras/photography

From the time I was a little kid, I loved playing with cameras. My dad gave me his 1 megapixel digital camera when I was 11 and that was the beginning of the end. With that lovely camera, I had school and family pictures for all my Barbies. When my mom saw the photographs, she wanted to send the pictures in to Mattel(which was really cool; but at the time I was 11, and most girls stopped playing with Barbies by 8 in my town). I have loved cameras ever since.

As of late, Urban Outfitters has been selling some really cool fun cameras. Unfortunately, they are a little pricey for plastic :( but still really cool.

1 and 2: Lomography Diana+ Aviator
3: Lomography Diana Deluxe Package
4: Superheadz Blackbird Camera

Kiss a frog!? Gross!

2009-10-12T11:45:00.002-06:00

For those of you who know me, you know that I LOVE Disney movies. Over a year ago, I heard they were making an animated film, the first since Lilo and Stitch (I think?). Anywho, the movie is called The Princess and the Frog. From the moment I heard about it I was excited. I found out last night that there is a 5 minute clip of the film on YouTube. The movie comes out December 11, so everyone mark your calendars. Parts of the clip are only sketches, but it is awesome. Enjoy!

Things that make me smile #8

2009-09-29T17:03:00.005-06:00

BOOKS!!! (Yes each exclamation point is necessary)

I love to read. I was a book worm as a kid, I work at a library now. Basically, books are a major part of my life. As Kathleen Kelly say's in You've Got Mail: "A book shapes the kind of person you become."

Once I had a fellow co-worker who was board putting books away. So she did this:

I love books!

Don't you love New York in the fall?

2009-09-22T08:56:00.005-06:00

Happy Fall Everyone!!

Today is the first day of Fall and a much as I hate the fact it was freezing outside this morning, I love fall. Everything looks so beautiful.

One of my all time favorite movies is You've Got Mail. (Those who know me know how true this is) I decided to start my own mini-tradition and watch this favorite movie of mine on the first day of fall. I thought this clip on YouTube was suiting.

Sorry for the subtitles and if the sound quality isn't at its best.

the countdown

2009-09-21T11:40:00.004-06:00

In one month and 6 days, my brother, Cody will be home from California!! I'm really excited to see him, it has been a while.

This picture is from 2.5-ish years ago.
hot dang!

a full moon, or a new moon?

2009-09-17T17:27:00.002-06:00

Today in class, the professor kept making comments that she wasn't feeling too well. At one point, she just up and left the classroom quickly with a bag. Everyone was a bit confused. Moments later, she walked in where a werewolf mask (the kind that goes completely over your head). None of us could stop laughing! She went on with her lecture for a minute or two until she couldn't take it anymore. She has got to be on the coolest professors I know.

Peaches

2009-09-12T23:44:00.011-06:00

This weekend, I went with a bunch of friends to Peach Days in Brigham City, Utah. Needless to say it was a lot of fun. Oh the fun things you see in smaller towns!

2009-09-11T11:05:00.003-06:00

don't forget

September 11, 2001. I remember it well.

Validation

2009-09-10T17:45:00.002-06:00

This short tale is one of the best I have seen in a long time (probably ever). You can't go wrong with TJ Thyne either! Enjoy!

2009-09-10T09:45:00.001-06:00

Today I got bored....and I will be changing things around. Yay for internet manipulation!

Sporadic Sporadicness

2009-08-31T11:18:00.003-06:00

Sorry I have not written consistently. One of these days, I will be good at writing when I should, but until then, you get randomness.

First week at school was awesome.It was the Week Of Welcome (also known as WOW week). So there was a random fridge in the middle of the quad. On Friday night, there was an 80s Dance (hence Casey with crazy bangs)And then we had a fire drill at the 80s dance. Just to practice what we learned in elementary school. no worries.
Needless to say, it was all fun and games. Now the real homework begins. So if I slowly begin to turn transparent and write even less than I already do, I am sorry in advance.

School, Shmool

2009-08-17T22:57:00.003-06:00

School is starting soon. It will be my last semester at Utah State University as an undergrad! This picture is part of a mosaic in the Biology building at Utah State. One piece of some masterful artwork created in the early 1960s.

Yeah for school!

I just like this.

2009-07-12T00:30:00.001-06:00

Salt Lake City+Adventure+Empty stomach = secret cafes. This is one of my new favorites.

I'm excited

2009-06-30T15:24:00.003-06:00

This weekend. Whitney Carroll. Utah!

That's right, one of the coolest people I know is coming to me visit this weekend from Elk Grove!! The last time I saw her was almost 5 years ago. It has been way too long.

Needless to say, I AM STOKED!!!

Fun weekend

2009-06-14T20:00:00.005-06:00

Well, this weekend was a fun one! First off, I went with my sis and some cousins to Lagoon. I have never seen that place so busy, no joke. Friday was the only sunny day we have had in a week. Since Lagoon, the weather has gone right back to rainy.

Saturday, was Ben Kweller! I went with two of my really good friends. So fun. Second time in a year that I have seen him perform.

He. Is. Awesome.

Today was a lovely family drive through the Uintas.

Like I said, a great weekend.

Tomorrow, I start work at Michaels. Wish me luck!

mixness

2009-06-11T00:22:00.002-06:00

My sister graduated from high school last week and she is moving to college next Friday. My little sis is growing up! I starting to think of something that I could do for her...just as a little 'yeah you graduated!' and going away present. The one that is first and foremost on my mind is to organize a little garden party. There would have to be twinkle lights, and fun colors. But what else? I need ideas. I have a good picture in my mind, but no words to really describe it at the moment. hmm. And I want to make something yummy. Thoughts are welcome, please!

oh and my Dad is most likely going to India for 3 weeks. Crazy eh?

Speaking of India, did anyone watch So You Think You Can Dance?! There was a couple that danced to Baliwood and it was AMAZING!! I want to learn how to dance and go to India!

I'm going green

2009-05-31T19:37:00.004-06:00

My room is green!! Well at least part of it. The other part is "popped corn." Now it is time to decorate. Let's just say the creative side is excited to let loose.

Two things about movies:
1. I think Pollyanna is one of my absolute favorites.
2. I finally saw Taken and it was really really good.

Week 4 of Life at Home

2009-05-27T16:20:00.002-06:00

Heyo. I have been home for almost 4 weeks and all I can say is Hot Dang! I still haven't found a job...the economy kind of stinks right now....but at least I have a good internship! I have an interview with Michael's on Friday so let's keep our fingers crossed!

I've been loving the weekends because it has been devoted to helping the family in the yard. For those of you who have seen our yard...it looks like crap (well it did). Thus far, we have planted a garden (the radishes are popping up!), planted some bushes, picked out a ton of rocks, and installed an irrigation/ sprinkler system in our front yard. I'm REALLY hoping that we can put down some sawd (sp?) soon in the front yard. Everything would look SOOO nice that way! As much time as this takes, I love it.

I have also caught up on all of my favorite TV shows. Oh the things you do when you are at home. Now that I have that out of my system, I'm hoping to do other things. Like read another good book! (thanks for the ones you gave me Case)

To be completely honest, though, I miss my friends. Love my family, but miss my friends.

ned oh ned

2009-05-18T22:24:00.003-06:00

I have a crush...on Lee Pace (aka Ned from Pushing Daisies and Michael in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day) I have been watching the TV show Pushing Daisies and it is AWESOME!! Too bad it was canceled after 2 seasons :( Also, Chuck (Anna Friel) wears the most amazing clothes on the show. I am a fan.

holy crap

2009-05-17T22:03:00.002-06:00

To all those who have been trying to get a hold of me, I apologize. Things have been crazy and the only time I've looked at my phone is to check the time. I promise you though, I will talk to you soon!!

On a different note, I've been daydreaming with the little time I have available. My parents are doing a lot of renovating in our house, picking out colors and what not. I have come to the conclusion that my parents will probably not like all the bright colors I want in my own house. At least it would take some adjusting for my dad. I've been thinking about how I want my own space to look. I have the perfect idea in my head. Part of me is stoked to be out in the 'real world' (the oh let's decorate and have fun part, I guess). The other part is thinking "Girl, are you really ready for this?" I keep wanting to talk like Achmed and say "HOLY CRAP!"

Well, now my cousin is torturing me with Bull riding, so I need to head out. Everyone have an AWESOME WEEK!

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T20:47:00.003-06:00

To all moms out there (especially mine) HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

I love you mom!

Things that make me smile #7

2009-05-10T20:24:00.005-06:00

MOVIES!!

I really do love movies...from old silent films to Harry Potter to Singin' in the Rain. I love them.

Summertime usually means good movies and I think I've found one that I'd really like to see: (500) Days of Summer
This past Friday, I saw Star Trek and it was really really good. Everyone should enjoy at least a little bit of science fiction in their lives once in a while.

Paint!

2009-05-08T20:58:00.003-06:00

My parents gave me a little hope that I could paint a few walls in my room. Immediately, I started looking for color ideas. These are the two that I'm leaning towards. It would be really cool if this were to work out, but I don't want to push it too much.

Flower Fields!

2009-05-01T09:16:00.006-06:00

One last thing and I am done...at least until I get bored again. I was deep cleaning my house which means little to no sleep which means not so easy to stay awake at work. Anywho, I found another place I WILL visit someday. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California. It is absolutely beautiful there when all the flowers are in bloom!

summer continued

2009-05-01T09:08:00.005-06:00

I typed the word summer into Google Images, and this was one of the results. I don't know who did these pictures, but I love them; mainly because it has images of rain (I could probably live in Seattle and be happy), puddle jumping (a favorite pastime of mine) and a daisy (they are the friendliest flower!). Not to mention other way cool things. Like riding a bicycle, traveling, and what have you. This summer is going to be busy with an online class, an internship, and a job; but I think I'm ready for the adventure....at least I hope so!

Things that make me smile #6

2009-05-01T08:45:00.004-06:00

SUMMER!!!

This only seems fitting to be #6 because after 1pm today, it will be official!!

This summer has a lot to live up to to be anything like last summer.

Last year, I went with my family to a hot air balloon festival down in Panguitch, Utah. I just recently found out that there is going to be an Ogden Valley Balloon & Artist Festival in August! Am I going to go? Most definitely. One of these days, I will ride in one. Until then, I'm going to take loads of really cool photographs.

Summer 2009, I am hoping for the best. Please do not disappoint.

Things that make me smile #5

2009-04-27T09:01:00.002-06:00

I have an obsession.

As summer draws nearer, I keep thinking about listening to music outdoors and enjoying the weather. Well life just got better.

First, I found out Adele sang with an up and coming artist named Daniel Merriweather....the song is called Water and a Flame. Two soulful artists singing together=the best thing ever!

Second, a friend told me Bon Iver was coming to Salt Lake City for the Twilight Concert Series. I looked it up and not only is he coming, but the Black Keys, M.Ward, Jenny Lewis and possibly Sonic Youth!!

Third. Another friend told me that Nate Ruess (former singer of The Format) formed a new band with Andrew Dost of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff of Steel Train named Fun. They only have a song out for a free download if you join their mailing list and it is pretty darn good.

I'm not a huge fan of MySpace, but they have the best music there. I know all of these great musicians have MySpace pages, so check it out.

P.S. I love music

Song I'm currently listening to: Change- Daniel Merriweather feat. Wale

So cool

2009-04-24T10:14:00.002-06:00

My friend at work found this really cool site. She makes purses out of books! Now, at first, I did not like the idea of the pages of a book being separated from its cover; but they are books given to her by the person who wants a book-purse. Check it out!

Rebound Designs

Happy Earth Day!

2009-04-22T14:18:00.002-06:00

This is screaming my name

2009-04-21T19:30:00.003-06:00

I have found my dream bag.

If only I had 35 dollars.

Things that make me smile #4

2009-04-21T12:47:00.003-06:00

FAMILY!!!!

When I was younger, my friends were amazed how close my family and are to one another. They thought I never fought with my siblings and we were the "perfect family." Although I know for a fact that we are not perfect and sometimes have arguments and what not...like most families...I STILL love my family. They are the ones who will always be there after everyone else is gone. My family is a constant in my life, and I am so happy for that!

Fun times. :D This was at my brother's 19th birthday.

Ouch

2009-04-20T13:50:00.002-06:00

Yesterday, I just sat outside reading for...oh about 3 hours...and now I am sunburned! I have never been so happy about a sunburn in my entire life! A sunburn= warmer weather and no more winter!! Hallelujah!!

It's mid April and it is snowing!

2009-04-15T13:47:00.007-06:00

I truly love this image. With summer and a lot of changes coming, this photo has the wisdom I seem to need.

Last night, I went to see the band Travis. They were AMAZING!! Definitely in my top 10 Favorite Bands of All Time. We were right in front of Dougie, the bassist. Like I said: AMAZING!!!

What a good way to start off the morning

2009-04-13T08:24:00.005-06:00

My mom sent me a link to something that cracks me up. I love people.

Train station dance

enjoy!

No more hibernating

2009-04-06T13:37:00.004-06:00

I changed the layout of the blog, but I'm not so sure if I like it. This week is it's trial period and we well see how I feel about it at the end.

The sun is out and it's warmth can actually be felt!! OH Happy Day! I sure am ready to do fun things outside.

Fun thing #1: sit outside and enjoy it
Fun thing #2: hike
Fun thing #3: swing
Fun thing #4: monkey chips.

Things that make me smile #3

2009-04-01T14:11:00.002-06:00

Friends.They are amazing. Need I say more?

It's Times Like these I want Summer...BAD

2009-04-01T13:48:00.004-06:00

Sometimes, I feel like I'm stuck in a bubble and not going anywhere. That is what I also feel like with snow...trapped. The weather is playing some dirty April Fools trick by having is snow! Honestly, it should be like 50 nice degrees outside with beautiful green grass on the ground. Not this. I'm ready for farmer's markets, warm summer evenings, fireworks, swimming pools, good books, and shorts!

Dude, I'm not ready for a permanent winter.

Pictures A-Z

2009-03-31T19:39:00.003-06:00

Found the coolest idea ever: The Photographic Dictionary

Here are a few that I liked

radio
rainbreeze
books
ray
If you go the link above, you can submit your own photo and have the opportunity to be added into the dictionary. Sweet, eh?

Things that make me smile #2

2009-03-30T10:07:00.002-06:00

A cozy bed

I don't know about anyone else, but I value my sleep more than ever; and when it is FREEZING COLD outside I love snuggling up in my blankets and reading a good book. A cozy bed definitely makes me smile.

I just want to do art projects

2009-03-30T09:27:00.005-06:00

So recently, I've been wanting to do nothing but sit and take the time to make something. As of yet, I have not been able to do that, but I feel the time is fast approaching! My creative juices are starting to flow and it is making me antsy!

1. Make a clock---well basically make a very cheap clock look cool (say that last part three times fast)
2. Make this---(a cross-stitch necklace) 3. Create an encouraging banner and take a way cool picture of it....like this...Just to name a few.

The worms are dead :(

2009-03-25T08:38:00.002-06:00

I know the title sounds a bit morbid, but it's true. Spring, as well as all the little worms who decided to come out of their hiding places, have been deceived. Winter decided the vengeance it has on Logan isn't over yet. It is snowing and April is only 6 days away!!! Geeze.

On CNN this morning, I found an article about a recent interview Steve Harvey had on Oprah. He has recently written a book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man that is basically telling women to step it up, stop acting like you are desperate, and if you want to find 'the right person' keep your values and morals where YOU want them to be. It's pretty interesting. Check it out.

Things that make me smile #1

2009-03-23T09:16:00.004-06:00

Yo

I was able to celebrate the First Day of Spring by going to Adams park and swinging!! Life was pretty good at that moment. :D Erin, Casey, and Mel went as well.

Spring was here for two days and realized it already needed to take a break because there is a dust of snow on the ground this morning. boo! Hopefully, it will melt quickly though!

I found this little poster on someone else's blog and it brought a smile to my face.

I think there are people out there who are afraid to be creative. Enjoy life and do something different every once in a while, ok?

celebrate!

2009-03-17T12:52:00.002-06:00

HAPPY ST. Patrick's Day! I hope everyone wears green, follows a leprechaun to the end of a rainbow and gets a bot of gold....or at least some Lucky Charms!

Spring, will you chase away the winter please?

2009-03-17T12:49:00.002-06:00

Friday, March 20th, is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING!! I really hope that means winter is over. No more snow, no more moments when I can't feel my toes, no more nose being frozen. I'm ready for flipflops and lighter jackets!!

So please, Spring, be here for the next three months before it is Summers turn. Thanks.

ideas!

2009-03-06T08:59:00.003-07:00

I've been inspired.
I am going to start doing a mini art project/ thing to do everyday. (thank you les plus beauxx). Also, I LOVE this idea of a human calendar and now I want to do this myself! Thankgoodness Spring Break starts for me in 1 hour and 26 minutes...not that I'm counting....

Pay It Forward

2009-03-02T14:09:00.002-07:00

There are times at work when I want to ask a patron "Where is your brain?" because they can act so inconsiderate and mean. Then sometimes you are pleasantly surprised. Today a patron helped pay for another patron's books. I love those moments. To be surprised.

beating heart

2009-02-24T12:03:00.002-07:00

I'm in desperate need of a new journal. I just finished one and I'm going through withdrawls because I have not found a new one yet. There is something about writing things down on paper that gets me going. I love to write.

I was in a class the other day where we were talking about women's roles in other countries, and I realized how much I take the country I live in for granted. There are few places in the world where women are treated as equally as they are in America. I can voice my opinion and not be shunned like I would in other countries. I'm not looked down upon as the lowest class and considered property. I'm more than that!! Every woman is more than a piece of property and should be valued.

I really am glad to be from America

giving in...

2009-02-20T07:16:00.002-07:00

So practically ALL of my friends have created a "25 things about me" list and I'm jumping on the bandwagon late, so I think I'd rather post it on my blog instead of my facebook. 25 people will probably not read it, and for some reason, I feel better about that.

1. My parent's used to call me "Taryn the Terror" when we had to drive places, I hated car seats and the only way I would not be screaming is when they drove on windy roads or were 4 wheeling (aka off-roading). One of many reasons why I always fall asleep in the car.
2. When I was 3 my parents lost me in a mall and later found me in a Department store talking my head off to the employees.
3. Before preschool, I never liked to wear clothes.
4. I love Looney Tunes.
5. It takes an incredibly long time for me to let people in...I don't have a good explanation for it.
6. Once I start reading a book, I can't put it down. I love to read and used to be teased for it as a kid because I would have to most random ideas for things to do.
7. My dad gave me his "old" digital camera when I was 11 and so I took family and school pictures of all my Barbies...my mom still thinks I should send them into Mattel
8. My dream job would be to work in a foreign country, living with the people, and helping them improve their way of life.
9. I tend to dance while putting books away in the library. I can't sit still when listening to music!
10. I LOVE CHOCOLATE!
11. I chuckle a lot when people are talking....but it's because it reminds me of a quote from a movie or a cartoon. It cracks me up when people ask "What is so funny?" and you ask, "Well did you ever see this movie?" Confused, they say "Huh?" What are you, a sheep?! (someone name THAT movie).
12. I really want my passport so I could travel at any time.
13. My mom made me wear dresses a lot when I was little and I loved the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland. So whenever someone would ask me to do something, I would curtsy and say "Yes, your majesty."
14. My brother, sister, and I would put in 1812 overture, roll up the carpet, put socks on, and dance/ slide to the music on our wood floors.
15. On road trips, my siblings and I would get board and pretend we had super powers to save the car and our family from destruction.
16. I secretly love video games and played Final Fantasy with my brother (esp. FFVII, when the movie came out he was so excited to show it to me).
17. I am a klutz, I fractured my big toe one year in a water fight...I got in a fight with a door and the door won.
18. If blood is gushing, I tend to turn pale colors.
19. I love walking to campus, listening to music, and watching the world pass me by like intros to movies
20. I own 6 cameras! I have an obsession, it's cool.
21. I'm a roller coaster nut--I love amusement parks! So much that my family has gone to a roller coaster park in Ohio twice (Cedar Point).
22. I love card games and can sometimes be too competitive for my own good.
23. I once found a lobster in my toilet.
24. I've backpacked to Havasupai which is GORGEOUS.
25. Sometimes, I really miss being a kid.

If you read all of this, I am totally impressed because it took forever to think of things!

p.s. I changed my mind and put it on facebook. oi.

burrr!

2009-02-18T08:16:00.002-07:00

I'm starting to realize more and more how much winter and I are not friends. i don't mind colder weather, but when I have to wear 2 or more jackets I feel like I should remind myself why I chose to go to a school that is in such a cold place!

With the fantastic family fitness challenge, I have been terrible this past week. By the end of today, I'm hoping to be tons better.

If and when I get to go to New York, I'm going to find this place called Bonita (it's a Mexican Cafe)
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/bonita/

I hope I can go with my family in August!!

me vs. alarm

2009-02-16T19:14:00.003-07:00

I found this on another blog and thought it was AWESOME!!

Start the day with a BANG! Gun O’Clock from Bandai is alarm clock and target range all in one. Every morning you can wake up to one of three games. When the alarm goes off, the Gun O’Clock target pops up, and you have to grab the gun in time to shoot it to turn the clock off! It’s a great way to bring you to your senses when the snooze button simply isn’t an option.

The set features three game modes for when the alarm goes off: In Quick Shot mode you have to pull off five perfect shots within 3 minutes. Time mode is a battle for speed each morning to see how quickly you can wake up, react, and blast the target away. Finally, Random mode changes up the timing, making for an unpredictable stand-off with waking life.

Hamburgers, Cake, and Ben Kweller

2009-02-14T14:10:00.005-07:00

Yesterday was AMAZING!!!! Not only was it Friday the 13th, but it was also my birthday! I have some really awesome friends and wonderful family.

To end the great day, I went and saw Ben Kweller at The Depot. The second to last song he played was my absolute favorite "Fallin'"! :) Yeah for birthdays!

Super Plankton

2009-02-11T13:37:00.003-07:00

I found this in my google reader and was hysterically laughing. Court, I know you will appreciate this...and Cody would laugh so hard at it too!

I <3 Naps

2009-02-11T08:21:00.002-07:00

I love to nap. My appreciation for it, though, was not until going to college. Naps are essential in order to survive in college. I found an article that proves how important naps are!! :D

How to nap

It is more of a simple diagram that shows the best way to nap and why it's important. Check it out.

Holga is her name...

2009-02-10T23:39:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with a camera.

Sometimes, I miss being a kid

2009-02-09T08:46:00.004-07:00

At this very moment snow is falling outside. To be honest, I think falling snow is very pretty; as long as I'm able to sit at home and enjoy it. Lucky for me, today is Monday. These are the times that I miss Laguna. In the area I lived in, there were so many parks with in a 5 mile distance that my friends and I would hop on our bikes and go where we pleased. One particular park wasn't within bike riding distance (well, it always worried my mom) that was a jungle gym/ playground that the community built together made of wood called Miwok park. I loved walking around this one area where tons of people had decorated tiles with their names and drawings of family. Although, this picture doesn't show either of those things (it's a pretty big park). I think it is one of the most picturesque areas in Laguna.
Sometimes, I really miss being a kid. I wish that I could just hop on my bike and go play games on a nice, warm day. Where there are only a few marshmallow clouds in the sky to block the sun every-so often and the trees are so big you can't get your arms around it to climb them. Things just seem so simple when you're a kid, why does life start to feel more complicated the older you get?

2009-02-05T15:40:00.002-07:00

I have a predicament.

I was invited to go to a concert on my birthday. It would be a TON of fun, but I was kind of hoping to hang out with a bunch of friends...y'know?! What should I do??

I know, I know...

2009-02-04T11:50:00.003-07:00

I found this picture rummaging through one of my other friend's Facebook pages and I think this is one of my favorites of the night.

On a totally different subject, the Fantastic Family Fitness Challenge has begun and it is HARD!! Eating on time and with smaller amounts is what I'm going to have to fight. I will have to make it an important habit to pack a lunch (or two) when I go up to campus. Man oh man!

I am definitely ready for it to be the weekend.

The Greatest News EVER!!

2009-02-02T12:25:00.002-07:00

OH MAN I'M SO EXCITED!! It is official. I will be graduating in the Fall of 2009! It only took an extra couple of semesters, but it is finally set in stone! I'm not sure I can convey all my excitement through words. If you could only see me now, my face is permanently stuck in a smile. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! My cheeks are killing me. :D

Just me and my shadow

2009-02-02T08:58:00.003-07:00

Every February 2, Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog comes out of his little hole in the ground to see if his shadow has been found. Shadow= 6 more weeks of winter, and Phil saw his shadow.

So I'm preparing to actually feel the warmth of the sun in six weeks..

You aren't still angry about that whole "Murder" thing, are you?

2009-02-02T08:52:00.005-07:00

This past Friday, I was for the first time able to participate in a murder mystery dinner. It. Was. AWESOME. I just love having an excuse to dress up and go back in time to live in a year when two of my grandparents were not even born yet.

1936 Hollywood, to be exact.

The clouds couldn't hold it in anymore!

2009-01-28T09:33:00.002-07:00

It is snowing. Again. It looks very beautiful when it snows, I just wish I did not have to go anywhere in it.

In 17 days, I will be 23. I can't believe it! I imagined this time of my life to be different when I was younger. 1. I was hoping I'd have traveled out of the country by now 2. I thought I'd have my bachelor's degree and be a working-girl. The statement "life never ends up the way you planned" is true now more than ever for me. However, I'm so happy the turn that life has taken for me. Sure those two things I still wish were true at this very moment; but at the same time, I'm glad to be where I am! Now I know what I want to do with my life. It is getter there that's the hard part. I would not change it for anything. The complete quote to say is this : "Life never ends up the way you planned...it's better!"

I have started to imagine what life will be like after college. Maybe someday I'll go back to school and earn a Master's Degree!! Let me not get too ahead of myself, though. When I graduate, I imagine that it will not be easy to get a job the way the economy is unfortunately. I would LOVE to work with kids, maybe live in another country teaching...who knows?! It would be terrifying yet so worth it.

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Carl Jung once said "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves."

This quote means more to me today then it would have meant to me yesterday. Recently, a co-worker of mine has been driving me crazy. The things they do seem to push all the right buttons to make me annoyed. However, yesterday I started thinking about reasons why he may bother me so, and now he bothers me less! It is not up to me to be critical of others. I just need to suck up my annoyances and life every moment. Maybe they have been having a bad day. I should not make it worse.

Wow, today I have been on a rambling rampage (and it is only 10 am, yikes)!

The snow must go...ALL OF IT!

2009-01-26T09:33:00.004-07:00

This morning I woke up to snow! It was snowing when I went to bed last night, too. I understand that it is good for Utah to receive so much snow; but these are the times that I wished I lived in a warmer climate. I wish I could just curl up in a blanket at home with a good book or a movie and some hot chocolate. To my dismay, I'm sitting up on campus working/ doing homework until later this afternoon.

On the upside, it looks prettier outside now than it did this time yesterday.

Who want's to be Right as the Rain?

2009-01-23T11:22:00.002-07:00

I think I say "hey, how's it goin'?" Way too much. I have become a creature of habit, shoot!

The weather has been nuts the last day and a half. For the first time ever, I experienced freezing rain. freezing rain=DANGER!! To all those who have had to embark out into the cold, I hope you do not fall, or get hurt.

Tonight I'm going to see ADELE!!!! I am stoked! It was a Christmas present for my sister to get tickets. And now two of my other friends are going as well! OH man I'm excited...

internships and etsy

2009-01-23T09:13:00.007-07:00

After talking with a friend about getting an internship, I have been looking. I have found six, yeah that's right SIX that I'm going to apply for and see what happens. The one that I really, really, REALLY want is for a non-profit organization in Washington, DC. Who knows if I even have a chance; but just by applying I'm improving those chances, right?

I've also become a little obsessed at looking at Etsy on Friday mornings. Here are some things that, if I had money, I would buy...

swirl necklace, saffron by sofiamasri

Miss Tourist Handmade Wallet by iheartfink

Hand printed Dahlia zip-pouch by sveika

Olive green pleated bag by sparroworiginals

Dark gray tweed pleated bag by sparroworiginals

My birthday is in 3 weeks, maybe I should treat myself!!

2009-01-21T00:42:00.002-07:00

"Only a life lived for others is worth living,”
- Albert Einstein
Amen!

Martin Luther King, Jr.

2009-01-19T18:31:00.003-07:00

Today we celebrate the life and impact Martin Luther King, Jr. had on America. He reminds us of what it truly means to be an American and fight for the rights and freedoms we now have in this beautiful country. For him, I am so grateful.

It's great to be an American

life

2009-01-12T08:57:00.005-07:00

Life in Logan is pretty swell.

I mentioned I was going to put up pictures of Logan, or at least my life because of living here; for it would have turned out differently if I had not chosen to come up to school at Utah State....

Happy 2009!

2009-01-09T08:54:00.004-07:00

Life seems to get the best of me. So I apologize for not being consistent at writing on the blog.

After much consideration (more like after sitting in the same place for 4 hours), I have decided that with my hopefully last year living in Logan that I am going to capture the city with my camera. Logan has been one of my favorite places to live. It isn't exactly tiny, but it is not as big as Elk Grove, either. There is charm to Cache Valley and I want to remember it. So if you see me holding a camera and looking really focused...that just means you will probably be in a really good picture!

Merry Christmas to all!

2008-12-25T19:43:00.002-07:00

I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. Mine has been awesome! It is FINALLY snowing outside and it looks absolutely beautiful. My family and I talked to Cody (my brother) today, too!! It was actually over the Internet with a web cam. It was SSOOOOO awesome! He looks really good, and had a lot of stories to tell us!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Snow is everywhere I go

2008-12-19T23:16:00.003-07:00

I was driving with my family to the mall when the car in front of us lost control, spun and hit the semi in the lane over, spun again and hit the metal that prevents you from flying too far off the road. They are SOOOOOOOO lucky they did not go under the semi. If they had, we would have witnessed two people dying instead of a car just doing pirouettes on the snow-covered freeway. Snow kept falling from noon until at least 7:00 pm. It was nuts! I'm so glad my dad was driving and that the gentlemen in the other vehicle were uninjured.

Other than witnessing what could have potentially been a fatal accident, today was a great day! Shopping with my family was a lot of fun. It made me miss my brother a little though. I can't wait to talk to him on Christmas!

Maps.

2008-12-18T23:54:00.003-07:00

Sometimes I wish I could just hop on a plane, or get in my car and pick a direction to go. I once saw a movie where one of the leading characters wanted to take a holiday from the confines of work and learn more about life. Everyone was in an uproar about it. ' Why in the world would you ever want to leave the comforts that you have AND why would you ever want to STOP making money?' was the point those opposing the idea made. I say, well why not? I wish I could explore and learn more about the lovely planet that I live on. I want to meet more people and have a better understanding of what makes a person become the person they are. I want to live life outside of my comfort zone...

It is then I realize I don't have to travel that far.

There are many roads to pick from on a map, but it is up to me to figure out which one is the right one for me. .

Tenderness

2008-12-18T22:38:00.003-07:00

Today, I worked at a cannery. The sweetest elderly people were working there, too. There was a couple there that have been married for barely a year....they had to have been in their early 70s! Wow. I thought it was very sweet and tender how they treated one another; you could tell how much they love each other.

There doesn't seem to be enough love in this world. It is like people, in general, have become so self-absorbed that nothing else matters. Why is that?

I want to be like the old couple I saw today...

clean windows

2008-12-14T19:47:00.003-07:00

Today, my mom showed me a story she read recently about a couple who moved into a new house and noticed their neighbor kept hanging her laundry out to dry when it was not completely clean. It went on for weeks until one day the wife saw the neighbor had finally cleaned her laundry properly. The husband walks in at this moment and said it's because he finally cleaned the windows. It is all about perspective and how clean the window is you are looking though.

Interesting thought of the day, eh?