I'd Rather Be Working For A Paycheck Than Waiting To WIn The Lottery

Time is passing far too quickly, last week seemed like two days. I finished working at the Adobe once and for all! My last day I walked out of there on top of the world. Thursday I went to the Bright Eyes concert and it was phenomenal! I've tried to establish my favorite song played but I can't. Bowl Of Oranges was delicious, Lover I Don't Have To Love was hot, Road To Joy was organized chaos and First Day Of My Life was a trip down memory lane. The set list was made in heaven and I left feeling overly satisfied.

A life without Conor Oberst is no life at all.

I don't know how I manage to cut off half of my face in EVERY classic concert picture we take, but it happens.

The travelin' crew at their finest.

So many people so little space. Hence unchartable drug, alcohol and excitement induced behavior up in that park. This young women was participating in the just mentioned behavior and was enjoying Rory's company a little too much. This is Rory whispering the lyrics in her ear.We spent a decent amount of time in the car on our trip. Including sleeping, you would be surprised how comfortable the trunk actually is. We also had the privilege of delivering an adorable kitten which we called Bright Eyes (in honor of Rise of the Planet for the Apes, which I liked a whole lot, and the concert). On a different note, today marks the two week period until I move to Orem. I take my stuff up at the end of this week. I spent the majority of the day yesterday packing up my life and if I learned one thing it's that I'm a hoarder. Some of the things that I had lying around were ridiculous. Yes, I am eighteen and just getting rid of the stuffed animals in my closet. Along with my childhood toys and every note ever written to me in middle school, I found a really cute collection of tattoos(that I apparently had been saving for a rainy day). Regardless of my efforts to eliminate clutter I may or may not be taking Princess Sparkles to college. Growing up is rough.

The feelings associated with moving are starting to get to me. There are so many people whom I love very,very,very,very,very,very,very much that I am going to miss more than words can describe. Between leaving them, learning not to use so much conditioner and teaching myself that a feast isn't in order every night it's going to be a big adjustment. One I hope I will be ready for when the time comes. In my time remaining here I'm determined to savor the sweetness this town has to offer. This weekend the fair was in town and attended by my pal & I. Holy long post. If you read this all the way through you must be a good friend of mine and you deserve an award!

Janglin Soul

My week was sugary sweet. I have been in the best of moods lately and I'm all about it. As a result life has been throwing me splendid days. Especially the day I ate at park cafe, rode bicycles around SL,UT, napped at a park, scarfed a rolo mcflurry, went to a genius library and saw Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. Mads explains some of the perks very well here. The concert was thee best. Alex Ebert has so much soul pumping through his veins. Any guy that leads hundreds of people in lean on me and flings himself into the crowd multiple times deserves a hats off. Not to mention everything he played and said was delicious. Seriously get a load of this guy! Excuse the movement, the atmosphere of the concert was a bit intense.

Oh yeah, I also bought seven pairs of shoes this week and got a job at Forever 21. So that's cool! Ta ta for now.

You're Hot Mess

I should be fired. I have been horrible at updating my blog and even more terrible at documenting my summer. Few pictures have been taken, which is a complete shame. I have established a new goal to be a picture taking fool in the upcoming month. The last few weeks have been eventful, here are a couple of things that I have done.

I went up north where I job hunted/interviewed like a mad man. I felt so old.

I have gone on numerous beautiful hikes with beautiful people.

I legitimately started working. It is a love/hate relationship but as of right now the Adobe and I are on good terms. This is us at work, feeling bad for ourselves and our matching zits.

I went to Pine Valley a couple of times with some of my friends, which makes me chipper because I love that place with every fiber of my being.

I received some unexpected flowers and although I am not much of a gift adoring girl, it was one of the greatest things and I was extremely flattered.

My sentimental radar has rocketed off the charts. I didn't think it was possible for me to become more emotional then I already was but boy was I wrong. I blame it on the changes coming soon, nothing but change.

I have developed a strange shopping addiction and a once hated activity has now become ever so appealing. Thank goodness I still can't spend more then ten bucks on something without feeling buyers remorse and am satisfied with the D.I. Here are the treasures of my last successful trip. The long awaited and last Harry Potter came out and I found myself in the theater on opening night at the midnight movie. IT WAS GENIUS. I loved it a whole lot and am not quite sure what to do with myself now that it's "over, over". HP super fan for life.

I turned eighteen. It's a lot of things but it's mostly like whatever. My actual day of birth was one of the best I have ever had. I spent the day with my favorite people, eating ALL of my favorite foods [I do not say that lightly] and participating in my favorite activities. I was spoiled by many and received several acts of kindness, free meals and cash. Yesterday was the day of all days, spent with Mr. Anderson. We started out the day by indulging in breakfast at Kneaders [which I was overjoyed about because I had been counting the days until that marvelous place opened] We then spent a couple of hours shopping for ukes. Later we drove to Vegas where we ate at The Cheesecake Factory. I'll tell you one thing raspberry lemonade, chicken alfredo and 30th anniversary cheesecake sure does make for a happy Alexa. The Avett Brothers concert was attended shortly after. It was amazing and made for an even happier Alexa. Seriously, I thought I was going to loose my mind when they played Kick Drum Heart and January Wedding. Depressingly enough my camera wasn't working and I didn't get any pictures OR video, but I will promise you one thing, it was one for the history books.

Moral of the story is my life has been good and continues to move along smoothly. I am a blessed girl and can only hope that things continue to go north!

Frozen Strawberries

Welp you are all in for another informative and story telling treat. My life has been too upbeat lately not to share! The past week consisted of Lake Powell & a nice trip to SL, UT with my friends. Meet the Lake Powell Crew. Don't be alarmed it was for the sake of Myspace.

I fell in love with McCall's tevas, a pair was quickly added to my birthday list. Bad news for the 7,000 boys who are after Baye. She is now off the market, this is her new boyfriend. I don't have it in me to explain to you the good times that we had but I have faith that you are all smart enough to figure out these pictures. Yes, those are pligs. We made a detour through Colorado City. I drove home from Powell a little early in order to make it up north in time. I listened to this song on repeat for an hour. It's a gem.

When I arrived home I took this adorable picture of myself, I think it demonstrates my energy level pretty well. The following individuals and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend. We attended a Iron & Wine concert and it was top notch. I recorded this video while we were there. This picture makes me laugh because it is ridiculously close to one we took at the Arcade Fire concert. My life is peachy!

Organic Spaceship

Get this, not too long ago I went to preference and danced myself silly. Then I went to an Arcade Fire (featuring Local Natives) concert in Vegas, where I had the time of my life. Everything is top notch! 11 days until another big dance. 29 days until I'm done with school. 35 days until a diploma is in my hand. 88 days until I'm 18. 123 days until I move into my apartment. You had to be present for Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) to understand our happiness in these pictures.

So Long Sweet Summer

So Long Sweet Summer.... School started yesterday. I have extremely mixed feelings about the whole thing! On the plus side my class schedule is comically easy. Right before school started I went to warped tour, as always it was unreal. I'm a sucker for music. So I met these two kids while I was there and I'm pretty sure they were the most bold and weird people I have ever met in my life. Which says a lot coming from me because I know my share of really odd people. Anyhow they brought me LOTS of laughter and I'm eternally grateful for their company.

Since the beginning of time I have adored a man named BRYCE AVERY. Who just happens to be the lead singer of The Rocket Summer. I met him and he signed my shirt and arm I about melted in his presence. Typical teenager girl? Yes, but it was great :)

People do weird things there.. Like stamp you with the word streaker when you walk past them And promise to kill half of the U.S. populationThree best bands there:

1. The Rocket Summer

2. Nevershoutnever

3. Mayday Parade