HGTV

I was on a complete HGTV kick this past weekend, and may I just say that Candice Olson's designs truly are DEVINE. Well, all these home decorating, renovating shows, etc. got me thinking about owning a house someday. So yesterday I wandered onto the Utah Real Estate website and did a little dream house shopping to pass the time--very fun, but a little depressing. I finally settled on this little gem, but would prefer it in a different location...riiiiiight.

sigh...






Yes, this could be yours for a mere $1.8 million dollars. It is a fun way to pass the time when bored though...

because I love making fun of the Book....

...even though I'm still on it....

Things that must go

1. The Utah/BYU rivalry---I cannot stand it. People make complete morons out of themselves over this stupid rivalry. I HATE it. I am using the word HATE to describe how much I can't stand it. Honestly, it brings out the very worst in people. I mean there is nothing wrong with cheering for your team. Great. I get it. but cheering against a team that you aren't even playing? How dumb do you have to be to not realize that their success makes the entire conference look better? I remember several times growing up as a small child coming home from school on or near game day balling because other kids were mean to me because I was 'cheering' for BYU. I dreaded it every year, regardless of who won. They were ruthless. My dad went to the U and my mom went to BYU so we weren't raised to hate anyone because of a school that they cheer for. And I'm not saying that one school's fans are worse than the other. All the fans that take this stupid thing to the extreme are equally STUPID.


2. Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus-- Is it just me or do their voices make you want to scratch your eyes out? Not too mention that I think its ridiculous that all these pre-pubescent teenagers are already dressing like mini-prostitutes. Please look at this picture that miley cyrus took of herself.

3. Football season---Alright I'll admit I enjoy watching a game or two of teams I actually give a crap about. But when it's Saturday and I have to skip from eight different games, seven of which I couldn't care less about, for hours on end... it's just too much.

4. Guys thinking they are smarter than the commentators-- I know commentators can be annoying but there is a reason they are getting paid to do what they do and you are sitting on your couch listening. It really makes me want to laugh when a group of guys (of all ages) sit and talk about how much more they know about football than the announcers when the most they ever played was high school. Please.


5. Jon & Kate-- They are both despicable and need to stop. Now.

5. Huge life decisions-- I just hate having to make these.

6. Mondays--so gross.

Sorry if I seemed a little harsh but it's how I feel, and sometimes it's just nice to write it down.

The Hunger Games

Last weekend, I read two books. Yes, two books. I had been looking for a new book to read when some lovely friends of mine suggested "The Hunger Games" by Susan Collins. I picked it up on the way home from work on Friday at Barnes and Noble.

I was done by about 2:00 the next day.

That night I went back to Barnes and Noble and bought "Catching Fire", which I finished Monday around noon.

I know you must be on the edge of your seat wondering what these books could possibly be about to inspire such nerdiness. Well, the story takes place far into the future, after civilization has reached major technology and inevitably amrageddon/nuclear fallout/end of world. Of course, there were survivors and they had rebuilt a nation--The Capitol city with 13 districts. During the history of this nation, the 13th district rebelled and there was a war, and basically they got destroyed. So to remind citizens of the power the Capitol has over all the districts and what happened to 13, they have the Hunger Games.

A boy and a girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each of the 12 districts is selected by lottery to participate in the games. The 24 'tributes' as they are called, are placed in an arena and basically they have to kill or be killed. Whoever is left standing wins. And of course there are endless strategies, tactics, sub-plots, etc. I know, it sounds horrific--and it is--but it's a great book.

I really liked the creativity of the plot and the commentary on society. It was refreshing to see a female lead character who can actually fend for herself without the desperate need for a man to take care of her (*cough*twilight*cough), who wasn't an annoying martyr, and who had her own ideas/opinions/independence. Who isn't fragile and weak. Who doesn't become depressed or suicidal when she is away from her boyfriend.

Sorry Laundry...

You are going to have to wait your turn. Tomorrow there are too many things I want to watch when I get off work.



First: Melanie Oudin vs. Caroline Wozniaki. Isn't it a wonder what a little passion can do for tennis? Love her competitiveness, although the fact that she's only 17 makes me feel really unaccomplished...

Second: But definitely not less exciting, the premier of Glee on Fox. This show looks amazing, one need only see this amazing promo to see why I am so excited for this show. Not to mention I was in Glee in Jr. high

Baby Blues

Look at the blue eyes on my sweet little nephew, Connor. Amazing. Such a little cutie pie! Thanks for letting me take his picture sister!

500 Days of Summer

Katherine and I also went t see 500 Days of Summer, it was lovely and one of the best "boy meets girl" movies I've seen in a long time (I don't like the term 'Romantic Comedy'). Here is a clip of one of the greatest parts of the movie, except it's missing my favorite little snippet.



The soundtrack is also AMAZING.