Dreams, Mugs, and Bug Bites

I have the craziest dreams in the world. I am so not even kidding. One time I woke up screaming, not because I was having a nightmare, but I dreamt that someone jumped out from behind a wall and startled me. So anyway, last night I had a dream that I totally met Bon Jovi and Tico kept taking my credit cards because he thought it was funny when I looked in my wallet and couldn't find them. But then dreamt that I was telling my mom about the dream. And then I woke up and actually told my mom about the dream within a dream. Nuts, huh?

For my birthday (3 months ago) my sister gave me a "gift certificate" saying that she would take me to Color Me Mine. Last Saturday we went and I got to paint a mug. They had to fire it in the kiln, so I got it back last night. I wanted to paint it black with white polka dots, but they turned out to be more like polka ovals. I still like it though.

And finally, my bug bite. Last night my ankle started itching, so naturally, I scratched at it and felt this bump. Lo and behold, I have a HUGE bug bite. I put some Benadryl today and haven't scratched it at all, but it is totally enflamed. I have a picture of it (it's not a very good pic, my mom took it; my family did get a laugh out of me hopping around on one leg with a camera in one hand and holding my bitten leg in the other trying to get a picture).

This picture is so bad. I'm trying to decide if I have skinny legs or huge ankles. (But at least I don't have cankles. Woohoo!) But seriously, my leg looks like a 3 wood. Here's a pic to compare:

But look how huge that bite is! Geez Louise, it looks like a was attacked by a mammoth mosquito. I should have put like a quarter on my leg for comparison so you could see how big it actually is. By the way, the smaller red spots are scars from many a shaving accident and all the little red dots on my leg are the signature trademark of every pasty white girl. :p

That's my life for today. I certainly hope my bite goes down. Otherwise it will be most uncomfortable.

Just Call Me Jeff Gordon

It was such an exciting day for me because it was the first time I've driven on the freeway by myself. Me and Sheniqua went all the way to Mapleton and back today. She's been on the highway before, but only once with me behind the wheel, and that was when my friend an I drove out to her bridal shower. I was quite proud of myself and very happy that I made it alive. Utah drivers are terrible, but I made it through. I get to go out there again tomorrow. Wish me luck!



My iPod picks for this week are:



"Time is Running Out" by Muse (going to see them September 12)

"You Give Love a Bad Name" by Blake Lewis (My American Idol)

"Ready to Fall" by Rise Against

"Forever Young" by So They Say

and the MCR pick of the week is....drum roll please...

"Cemetery Drive" I just can never get enough of this song. They performed it when I saw them in Seattle and I was soooooo excited. Of course I love all of their songs, but this one is just amazing!

Ouchy Pouchy

The last few days I have had this MONSTROUS canker sore underneath one of my bottom teeth. It hasn't been too bad since it's in such an inconspicuous spot, but it has really acted up today and it is disgusting. It seriously looks like a tube foot from the underside of a starfish. I would put up a picture, but it isn't very attractive. Anyway, that's my little pity party for today. Hope you all have canker-free days, because otherwise, life just isn't as fun.

I have a confession

I actually got a break at work today, so I went to the aforementioned Graywhale to see if they had that James Blunt CD. Anyway, the last two times I bought something there, the same kid has rung me up. So I walk in and he is standing right by the door, with... a My Chemical Romance messenger bag. I think he's kind of cute and he is way nice. Last time I went there, he sold me My Chem's first CD and we talked about it for a couple minutes and he was just so sweet. I think I have a bit of a crush. But he was wearing these tight red jeans that have just got to go. Other than that, he is a-okay. I just love emo boys. There was this way cute kid that used to clean the store where I work, and he was totally emo too. But he was also just incredibly nice. He was seriously the nicest kid I've ever met. My friends told me I would go bright red when I talked to him. I was so sad when he quit. So anyway, that's my confession. I have a total crush on the kid who works at Graywhale. :D <3

P.S. They didn't have the James Blunt CD, but I did end up getting a CD from So They Say.

That is the shiniest shirt I have ever seen

So, I'm watching Jimmy Kimmel right now and this dude named Peter Wolf is the musical guest. He is wearing the most unique outfit I have ever seen. He has on denim shorts with bright red suspenders, a red checkered sash around his neck, knee high green socks, bright red hair, and a seafoam green shirt PLASTERED with sequins. Oh, and he is playing a ukelele. Awesome.

Holy Power Outages, Batman!!

Ok. The power has gone out at my house 4 times in the last three day. Totally lame. It didn't bother me at first, but it is now getting kind of ridiculous. Yesterday was my sister's birthday and the power went off right before I was about to mix the frosting for her cake. It came on just in time for us to put dinner in the oven and as soon as we said the blessing, BAM! off it goes again. And then this morning, it when off right after I got up. I had to blow dry and straighten my hair in the bathroom at work. Not exciting. But, I am proud to say that I have successfully lived through it. By the way, no James Blunt CD today. Didn't get a break at work. Best hopes for tomorrow.

Rock on!

My First Blog

Wow, my first blog. So much to say and so little time! My sister-in-law has a blog on here and it is so fun to read it and see what she is up to. There are even pictures of me on there! Since I'm on the computer just about everyday, I figured I should invest in a blog as well.


I just got the new Bon Jovi CD today, and I have to say, I am a little dissappointed. When I uploaded it onto my iTunes, it labeld it as COUNTRY!! AAAAGGGHHH! I can't believe the greatest rock band of all time is now a country band. When I was at the gym the other day, their new music video was playing on CMT. So dissappointing. However, I still enjoyed the CD. They will always have a special place in my heart. ;)



Holy cow!! The Fray is on TV! It's on the public TV channel and it says that James Blunt is next. They played at UVSC (my awesome school) this year. I thought about going, but I didn't. I really want to go to the Breaking Benjamin/Three Days Grace concert this Friday, but I don't have anyone to go with. Plus, funds are running a little low this month. But hey, we only live once right?

So I was on Yahoo! today and they had this video about this kid named William Sledd who posts videos on YouTube and he is friggin' hilarious (disclaimer: his language can be colorful). His segments are called Ask A Gay Man and they are so funny and so true! I love the episode Fashion Victims Editio 2. The socks and sandals thing is something that I cannot stand either. I'm thinking of getting a sleddhead t-shirt, but I don't know if I want to spend 30 bucks for one. Maybe I'll check eBay (my absolute favorite web site) to see if they have any listings for one.

Can I just say I LOVE eBay? It is totally amazing. I got my purse from there and it is absolutely fabulous. I have had so many compliments on it. It is a My Chemical Romance (fave band) DIY purse and it is totally emo and totally hot. Here are the pictures of it from eBay:

The front...



...and the back.

Okay, James Blunt is playing "Goodbye My Lover" and it just tugs at my heartstrings everytime I hear it. Everyone should listen to it. It is amazing. I don't own it yet, but I will be making a stop at Graywhale tomorrow if I get a break at work.

If you can't tell, I LOVE music. I have the most varied taste of anybody I know. My iPod is chuck full of (at least in my opinion) the best music around. There is literally something for everybody on my iPod. I have everything from The Beatles to Breaking Benjamin, Guns 'n Roses to Green Day, Jason Mraz to Johnny Cash, and Linkin Park to Lostprophets. Although I'm not a fan of rap, hip/hop, and most country, I think everyone could find at least one song they like on my oh so beloved iPod. I don't think I could live without it. I take it with me everywhere I go. I even have an adaptor for my car, Sheniqua, so I can rock out on the road. In addition to the Bon Jovi CD, today I added "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton and the "Teenagers" video by My Chemical Romance. By the way, anyone who hasn't seen the video for "Welcome to the Black Parade" by MCR is really missing out. It is the most amazing video I have ever seen. Seriously. Watch it. YouTube it right now. You won't be dissappointed. :D

Anyway, my iPod picks for this week are:

"Peaches" by The Presidents of the United States of America

"Time After Time" by Quietdrive (amazing cover!)

"Orange Sky" by Alexi Murdoch (heard it on Prison Break and bought it straightaway)

"Hang Me Up to Dry" by the Cold War Kids

and the MCR pick of the week:

"Under Pressure" with The Used (Best cover I've heard so far)

Anyway, this blog has been FOREVER long and probably boring, but hey, it's my first time.

Rock On!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TARA!!!