World Spins Madly On: February 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Stranger Danger.

I was talking to my friend the other day about about her trip from Ogden to Provo on the Trax. She told me that all went well but as she sat there making her journey she couldn't get over the fact that no one was talking to each other. That everyone was just sitting there in their own world not paying any attention to anyone around them. This then brought on a conversation about how strange we are as humans. How odd it is that we will sit next to one another and not say a word. Regardless of the fact that we are all full of so much life and have so many stories that we could share. I saw this fun video shortly after & I couldn't help but relate it to what we had talked about. If only we could share conversations much like those in the ball pit every time we are placed in a situation that longs for a conversation. I started making an effort awhile ago to go out of my comfort zone in hopes to better understand other people. It usually happens at work or with the clerk who is checking me out at the grocery store. I've been teased for it and I've made a handful of people feel very uncomfortable but I will tell you what it has changed my life. People are cool and its always fun to find out why.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Ten Random Things.

[One] I've been thinking about how grateful I am for glasses. As crazy as it sounds I don't know where I would be without them. I'm unsure how people did it back in the olden days. I sure don't think I would be able to function without them. Heck I can barely make it down the hall without corrective lenses on.

[Two] I finally made a perfect grilled cheese over an open fire. It's been a long time coming but I've finally mastered the art.

[Three] This song. I can't get enough of it.

[Four] I found an old picture of my feet. The permanent dirt/tan line that forms from my Tevas in the summertime is something that makes me so happy. I was reminded that the winter will soon end & that is amazing.

[Five] I once made a pact to never watch The Bachelor. Now it has become one of my favorite topics of conversation. What have I become?

[Six] Climbing. It's all I ever want to do. I can't even sleep lately because I can't stop thinking about the hand holds of the technical climbs I've been working on. Is it bad that I'm a little bummed about going to China because I'm going to loose everything I've worked so hard to gain when it comes to climbing?

[Seven] My last day of work was yesterday. They spoiled me rotten. I was totally okay with everything until the guys from Subway [who I do deposits for] brought me my favorite cookies. Then I broke down. Fat girl problems. I spend more time with those people then I do with my family & friends. It was a hard day.

[Eight] I'm convinced that running, climbing & yoga [with a little bit of biking] are the perfect combination for fitness.

[Nine] I'm addicted to chai fraps from The Coffee Pod. They might even have Jazzy's beat.

[Ten] I am one of the new record holders for wall sits at MACU. Holla!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

You Suddenly Complete Me.

Here are a few things that have happened in the last seven days.

-I went to the circus. I was on cloud nine the whole entire time.

-I RODE AN ELEPHANT!! It was even free because we managed to swindle the circus peeps. So sweet.

-I listened to nothing but the Yeah Yeah Yeah's old acoustic stuff.

-I made more origami.

-I found the time to go climbing on three different occasions. [Ignore me doing the most awkward stance ever.]

-I went up to Park City to check out the Sundance Film Festival and hung out with two of my best girls.

-Local Natives came out with their new album & it is pure gold.

-Missionary mail has become my favorite thing. This week I received some green gum, a chihuahua card that said "I've Been Thinkin Bout You" & five page letters.

-I walked across Utah Lake and it was unbelievably beautiful.