Christmas Classics

Merry Christmas Every One!!!

If its not too late, you should sneak in one of these classics before Christmas Day...

"Christmas Socks"

"Keep Christmas with you all through the year"

"Gotta be ready by Christmas Eve and its gotta be made with love"

"Pee Wee's Christmas, Very Merry Christmas!"

You haven't fully experienced the holidays without watching these gems. I've watched at least 15+ Christmas movies already this season, alright I'm an addict, but who cares a ITS CHRISTMAS! Happy Holidays Everyone.

Europe

In case you're interested, from May 12- June 13th 2011, this is where you will find me....

I got accepted to BYU's Art History Study Abroad. I can't contain my excitement. Its always been my dream to go to Europe, and now its finally happening! And heck yes... of coarse I will be going to Euro Disney... I knew that working at WDW would really come in handy some day! Looks like dreamcations can come true after all.

Dreamcations

Lately all I think about is traveling. Maybe this has a little something to do with my major don't ya think? Well, there are so many places on my checklist that I don't know where to begin... but I guess starting with one of my favorite places in the world would be a good start. Do you know what this is a picture of? I'll give you a hint and its not the Hogwart's Express... think maple, think mounties, think my dream vacation...

This is the Rocky Mountaineer, a train that can take you on any dream Canada vacation your heart could possibly desire! Even from coast to coast!However there is a downside to this... namely that each ticket is $5,000. Um yeah. Not likely to happen.... uh ever.

I can still dream can't I? These are just a few places on my checklist...

Peru

Paris

Italy

China

Africa

Not to mention London, India, Australia, Alaska, Germany, Spain, Thailand, New Zealand. I could go on and on. What's a girl to do? The only solution is to become one of these.....

Or marry one of these...

Or secret option number three..... why not both!

My Beloved Emporium

Its no surprise to anyone when I say that I miss living in Florida. And I actually miss the place that I used to work... you know the place that I used to work at 6 days a week, 45 plus hours, getting home from work anywhere from 2 to 7 am.... yeah that place. I found this awesome video of the store that I worked at, The Emporium, on youtube! The video showcases the entire store. I know its like 13 minutes long... but thats how big the store actually is.

What is really funny about the video is that I know the cast members that are shown and I also know every bit of merchandise and how much everything costs! Its amazing how much inventory knowledge you have to become aquatinted with when you work in a store this size. The section of the video that shows the plush wall just makes me laugh... I wish I were there to fix it, cuz it looks purty bad. And also notice how there are hoards of people... its still daylight when this was being filmed... this isn't even parade or firework rush. Working at the Emporium is like working on black Friday... everyday of the year.

Oh crazy tourists, upset/tired mothers, screaming children, swarms of people, the smell of wet guest, protein spills, mangers, stock rooms, and access to the underground tunnels... how I misseth thee! Just let me graduate college quickly so I can go back to my dreamland fantasy life forever!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I spent this Thanksgiving with Katherine and Taurean! Sorry for abandoning you parents! I flew out to Kentucky and Katherine and Taurean showed me all the sights of Louisville and great hospitality!

Then we drove through 6 different states, over the river and through to woods to NYC to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Only one of my favorite American Traditions!

This NYPD cop stood across from us for a good four hours while we waited for the parade to start. All I can say is... he didn't have a ring.... if you know what I mean. wink. wink

I simply love these people with the big heads. This picture should be put in a history book.

This is the NYPD marching band... aka weaksauce... yes, they actually took off their drums right in the middle of the parade...with the way this situation appears I'd rather have a skinny tall 17 year old high school boy protect me than one of these guys. At least they have the strength the wear their drum throughout the entire parade! I couldn't stop laughing when I saw this.

The American Girl Place!!!! My childhood dreamland!

It's too bad that I am too old for these!!!

And it's also too bad that I am too young for my perfect Matt Lauer! Inappropriate man crush!

We went to the Met and explored it for a few hours! It was so cool! The Upper East Side is where its at! I think I was made for New York City! And what would a trip to NY be without a trip to Serendipity 3! Perfect trip!

Shy Abby

Most people who know me well would think me to be an outgoing person. I mean, I'm loud I make outrageous/ slightly inappropriate comments most of the time, and my days usually consist of constant streams of embarrassing and awkward situations. So a class presentation shouldn't be a big deal right. I mean how much more a fool can I make of myself.

But then it happens. The heart starts pounding. My hands start shaking. Voice trembles. Blood rushes to my face. I loose all coherence and don't even recognize the words coming out of my mouth. Face is the color of a tomato by now. What am I even saying? Did I mention that part twice? Add in a few awkward "o boys" and "you betcha's" and you've just witnessed a presentation by Miss Abby Wheatley.

Sacrament meeting talks are this times 999 billion!!!!!!! But the weirdest part is...... I secretly enjoy it. There is such power when speaking to large groups of people. Please keep this on the DL......... you didn't hear it from me.

Holla back for Awesome Professors yo!!!!

My professors have been in a really good mood lately, gotta love it while it lasts.

This is an excerpt from my Geography of U.S. and Canada class discussion today

" I've always said that B's are for balance. If I balance a job, dating life, church callings, and schoolwork at the same time then I will get a B in a class. Where as those students who get A's... well they're not married for one thing! They don't date, don't have a job, or read their scriptures. B people do." - my professor

Maybe next time I get a B, I won't cry about it to my family over the phone. (which has been known to happen in the past). After all B is for Balanced.

Ps. On a major side note, everyone should know that I had run ins with two local celebrities this week... Carole Mikita and Provo's very own B Money$ Be jealous!

The JKB

The JKB also known as the Jesse Knight Building, seems to be the place where reviews for all of my classes are held, but there is just one problem… the rooms are impossible to find! There are so many staircases and ramps that leave you wondering what floor you’ve actually been led to. It is BYU’s very own labyrinth. I can’t help but look like an idiot in this building; walking in what I think is the right direction only to turn around mid stride and realize I’m headed the wrong way. So naturally I avoid this building, and the embarrassment it brings me, at all costs. You should too if you know what’s good for you.

Winter Time Is Here

Winter time is upon us now. Regrettably so, as it is my least favorite season. My house got 9 inches earlier this week! And before Halloween? It should be a crime. As the muppets put it… it chills me to the bone. So much so, that my personal heater for some years now has become my blow dryer. It is the perfect portable heater, but what I really want is one of those hair salon blow dryers… you know the ones you can sit under. (Um Santa please take note on this one)

That’d be the day! I’m always talking about how when I finish school I’m moving to Canada… and my family just laughs. If I can barely handle Utah cold how could I handle Canada cold! They are right, I’d probably be found frozen mid-stride on my way to a maple fest or something. Anyways I’m getting beside the point.

Every time I open the door to my apartment to brave the cold I feel like I am stepping into a giant walk in freezer. It is just horrible. Winter is like being on the frozen isle of grocery but for FIVE + months! I brought this topic up in conversation with my dad the other day. I asked him out of jest if he though people lived longer in colder climates, in the same sense that food in better preserved in the freezer. His response was, “well I don’t know, there are an awful lot of old people living in Arizona and Florida.” I love my dad.

Two pairs of socks, uggs, underarmor, two pairs of sweatpants (or stretchy pants if its a good day), undershirt, t shirt, sweatshirt, beenie on, sweatshirt hoodie up, ski coat, ski coat hood up, mittens, and a scarf and I’m good to go. I won’t blame you if you don’t wave to me on my way to campus, you probably won’t recognize me.

At least its almost Christmas Yay! Oh ya, word on the street is that another epic dessert party like last years Valentines Extravaganza (only this time Christmified to the max) is being schemed by a Miss Abby W. no make that A. Wheatley. Ps. on November 1st Christmas music will be making an ultimate comeback in my life!

Guilty Pleasure #7: Free Samples!

Free samples are simple stated one of life’s many joys. I live for them. When I lived in Florida I certainly thrived and survived at times off of them. I must say that now I have toned down my constant need and abuse of free samples, but that doesn’t mean that it is any less fun.

Where do I sample?

Costco, Sams Club, Target, Great Harvest, Sees, food courts, Le Gourmet Chef, Harry and David, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, frozen yogurt places, The Sweet Tooth Fairy, Sunflower Market, Good Earth Grocery Stores, the BYU career fair, and the BYU housing fair. The BYU housing fair was the best sampling session I have ever been apart of. They are throwing doughnuts, cookies, popcorn, tacos, ice cream bars, candy bars, and coconut macaroons practically in your face. If you are looking for a good time in January you’re so invited to come to the housing fair with yours truly.

There is something about free food that is just so satisfying. Sampling is ideal because I get to eat a small portion of foods that I normally don’t buy for my belt buckles sake and I feel guilt free. Most impressive free samples from Costco have been: a quarter piece of a hamburger, hot cinnamon rolls, whole creamies, sushi, full size maple leaf shaped cookies, and bagels. Sampling tip: go right before a big holiday weekend! Costco pulls out all the stops!

Oh and case you were wondering all Costco’s sample the same food on the same day. Its been tested. Lets just say that I know the sample people at Orem’s Costco and they recognize me. I don’t abuse the system I just utilize it while I am there. Who can say no to a free sample?

Now if you wanted to be dishonest you could eat every day for free on BYU’s campus by going to the countless lectures held every day that are catered with pizza, veggies, and fruit afterward. I don’t and have never done that… but it is actually a pretty good idea.

Beginners Guide to Dating in P Town

So in case you didn't know... Provo is statistically one of the top dating towns in America. (did you know that 60% of statistics are made up on the spot? go figure) There is a science to this so called "P Town" dating. Its more complicated than you might think, and it goes a little something like this...

1. The meet cute. When two people meet for the first time and find some common ground/interest. If the boy is interested we move to step 2.

2. Guy calls girl and and asks her for a group/double date on the weekend. There is some minimal mid week texting involved until they go on the date. Then of course there is the always forever awkward post date hug. Which leads to the next step...

3. The PDT. PDT= Post Date Text (creatively acronymed by my awesome roommate Liz). If the guy really likes the girl he'll text her as soon as the date is over. He'll usually say something like... I had a great time! Thanks! You looked really pretty tonight.... ( multiple girls have gotten this exact same text which shows its a universal male PDT)... which I always find interesting since they were the one who paid for me and I should be thanking them but whatevs I guess. Oh and ps. if you thought I looked pretty you should've told me in person you would've scored big time brownie points! And made the girl blush to boot. If the girl really likes the guy she'll beat him to the PDT. And if she isn't into the guy she probably won't even send one. But don't worry fellas, she may just be unaware of the PDT, so don't loose all hope. For all of you who dated before texting was a big thing, you're probably thinking this sounds ridiculous... but no this is really just how it is.

4. If both parties are interested they'll get together for a small date (aka a walk, frozen yogurt run, study sesh in the library, or walk home from campus together) mid-week relatively soon after their date.

5. Then this will lead to date #2. Possibly a single date or another group date. If date number two goes well, more texting, library time, and movie watching is done... yada yada yada you know where I'm going with this.

These beginning stages are exactly the same every stinking time. I am the first person to say that I hate texting. Boys and girls lets just be adults and call one another! It is so much easier and there is no confusion ( just youtube "boys will be girls" and "boys will be girls: girls night out" and you'll know what I'm talking about- hilarious stuff). Boys let girls know what the plan is. Girls do not like surprise activities on dates! We need to plan our shoes accordingly yo.

So what if you want to get out of this five step process smoothly but the person is just not getting the message. You can't! The girl or guy who wants to escape will inevitably end up being a jerk trying to get out of it. Guys always tell me that they would appreciate a girl who would say to them "thanks but I'm just not interested" so that they don't keep wasting their time or money. But we all know that no one wants to hear "thanks but I'm not interested". haha My sweet mom makes me laugh so hard. She told me the other day that she once said that same sort of thing very kindly to a guy in college. And what did he do? He went home and told all of his roommates what a jerk she was and word spread like wildfire. She never told a guy she wasn't interested again.

So basically since hardly anyone says it like it is anymore. Here's how you tell if someone is not interested

- They let voicemail answer your phone calls.

- Don't respond to your texts until hrs later

- Keep saying no to dates without giving alternate times/days

- Avoid you in places where you usually see one another.

If someone likes you, they'll be all up in your facebook, texts, move their schedule around to make time for you, and seek you out to talk to you in a public setting.

If this ain't happinen then "it" ain't happinen.

Just tellin it like it is as always

So lately I am realizing just how non-athletic I am, and I must say... it is quite annoying. And in college, sports participation cannot be avoided no matter what you do... believe me I've tried. Sports are not my cup of tea. I'm the girl who wore her leg brace longer than needed to high school just to avoid the basketball section of gym class. Volleyball? I'll pass. Golf? Highest score award (ps. that's not a good thing). Skiing? The Bunny Hill and I have a good time. Ultimate Frisbee? Are you kidding. Softball? It's manageable. Swimming? Does having underwater tea parties count? The saddest part is that I recently discovered the so called friendly playground games of four square and kickball are also added to my "Abby cannot play" list. And to make matters even worse... two weeks ago I found out that I couldn't ride a bike. DUN DUN DUN...... I know... its pretty bad. Sure I may have played lacrosse in high school but really... I just played so I could wear this cute outfit and tie a ribbon in my hair.

No. 4.... check it

I think it all comes down to reflexes and coordination... I have neither. I'm a champ at aerobics and step, just pumped out a half marathon, and really love working up a good sweat. Sports just aren't my fort-ay. Hiking sounds like a really good hobby for me to pick up. No coordination required. Now... i just need to make friends with people who like to hike so I can make it to the top of Provo's very own pride rock. Oh and wait 6 months for good weather again. Why do these realizations always come too late?

strange facebook and breast cancer collaberation?

So last year it was posting your bra color as your facebook status to raise awareness for breast cancer and this year it is where you put your purse. Not only do these status's sound dirty but after my previous post titled "gross" you realize just how dirty your friends are! haha Alot of people I know have there status set as I like it on the table/counter/couch.... ummm.... all I can say is that I won't be eating dinner at their apartment anytime soon. Gross!!!

College

So a lot of the time I wonder what I am really doing in college. In most of my classes I feel that I learn nothing, am given endless amounts of reading, ridiculous finals, and take dinky attendance quizzes that fill in the gaps.

Today, however, for the first time in 2 years I had a profound moment. I have this amazing professor who actually knows how to hold the attention of the class. Besides the fact that he doesn't use boring power points, utilize blackboard whatsoever, or give any tests/finals he still manges to keep the attendance and attention of his students. We come to class having read the text we discuss it for two or three days then take a simple 10 question quiz and the conglomerate quiz scores comprise our grade. Isn't that what school should be? I feel like it has gotten so technical lately that many teachers can't even function with out a power point.

Back to my profound moment.

We were having a discussion on urban vs. rural areas and folk vs. pop societies. My professor told us to imagine that we'd broken both of our legs and we are lying in the hospital bed. He asked us (without posting in a facebook status that you'd just broke both your legs or sending endless texts to multiple people) you how many people would know that this happened to you? How many people would actually stop what they were doing to come and see you in the hospital?

The interesting part of our discussion is that besides family, not many people would come. We live in such a removed society that people wouldn't even be aware for quite some time as to what happened to you, and if they did know most likely they'd give their schedule the priority and wouldn't want to take the 20 minute drive to the hospital just to visit you. Sure a person may have 700+ facebook friends but what does that even mean? Is it a competition of who knows the most people. In urban societies we have more relationships but less attachment. People who live in pop culture societies tend to feel lonely a lot because while they may have all the facebook friends in the world... how many of their so called "friends" truly care for them.

We compared this scenario to a rural environment. If you broke both your legs your whole town would know. Everyone including your teacher and their dog would be visiting you in the hospital.

So here comes my profound realization. I hate our modern technology and how it has distanced us from what really matters. I can't stand it when people are glued to their iphones 24/7. Like they can't go 5 minutes sitting/waiting in silence just pondering, soaking in their environment, or actually holding a real conversation with a real person.

Facebook, has its good and bad sides but I know it has altered the way that I interact with people for the worse. I hardly ever call my old friends from high school because its just easier to facebook them. I also feel like there is quite the competition to see who has the busiest schedule, and not just necessarily on facebook. I used to feel that if every moment wasn't filled with some sort of scheduled activity or plan I was wasting time. Or that if I sat in my apartment for even two hours with nothing to do I was missing out on some huge party. Whatever happened to free time? We even schedule our fun now, sometimes even weekends in advance. For a long time now I have never felt pressure to have pre-made plans for the weekend. Whatever happens happens. I get annoyed with people who are always looking for a party or the next best thing. Just be happy with where you are and make your own party. My wise sister Katherine taught me that long ago, and I think we have way more fun than those people who drive and hop around to different parties looking for their so called version of a good time. Lame! Lame! Lame!

I'd always thought that I wanted to live in a large city someday but I think I'm changing my mind. We are here on earth for a reason... to experience it! Not live vicariously through electronic devices and search for the next best thing. Maybe living out in the middle of nowhere isn't as bad as it seems. Everything is so much simpler there. Am I the only technophobe that blogs? haha Probably.

Wow, this may be one of my longest rants ever.... sorry :) Peace & Blessings ya'll

Gross

Two posts in one day!!! I must have a lot to say.... that or my class that I am sitting in (ahem..... family processes) is excruciatingly boring.

I have had this thought lately almost every time that I use a public bathroom. Just hear me out. You enter the bathroom, sometimes there is a hook on the back of the door but more often than not, the hook is gone or one

never existed in the first place.

So where does your armadillo purse

Chewy backpack

or Joey man bag go?

On the ground. Do you know how gross that is? How many times have you walked past a stall where the floor was mysteriously wet and covered in toilet paper. Just nasty. And still.... every time we go to the bathroom we sit our backpack/ personal items on the floor.

It gets better

Then when you get home you either sit your purse on the kitchen counter, your backpack on your bed or couch. So that means you are eating more than just your food for dinner. Dinner plus thousands of bacteria!!!! Oh and next time you go to lay down on the couch for a Sunday nap I wouldn't let your mouth drool all over the fabric, you pick up more than just slime on the side of your face. How about E COLI and Hepatitis!!!! Yippee Hooray!!!!

I hope I have sufficiently scared you all.

What's the solution to this problem: disposable backpacks

I know I'm a genius. Dad how about we jump on this invention!

It's Library Time

It's library..... It's library ---Ti iime!!!!

Thank you to flight of the concords.

Well I'm back in the library for the first time this semester and just about as annoyed as ever. Not only have I seen just about every creature I remember avoiding last semester but a whole new crew. I must say I think this will be my last time up here on the fifth floor. The dynamics of this floor, though while hilarious... are slowing driving me mad. The volume is quite low today surprisingly but this place is truly an exclusive club. If your dad doesn't own a Bentley you may as well have grown up in a cardboard box.

One thing about todays particular visit... there are far too many bird nest sized headbands and too many baggy beanies atop heads. Its like 75 degrees outside people. Come on now. Farewell fifth floor. You've driven me to insanity.

So I am doing an experiment. Sad as it is... I can't go one day without checking my facebook. It has become an awful habit so I am abandoning my facebook for one week. Its truly sad but it will be one of the hardest things I've ever done. Boo Hoo Hoo. Now what will I do to procrastinate? hmmmm maybe actually my homework!

Happy Birthday Chica!!!!

Chica bonita is 24!!!!!!!

Sisters.... Sisters..... there were never such devoted sisters

Love You!!!!!!

Pogs

Apparently I grew up on planet mars. Ever heard of pogs? A little cardboard circle used in a slapping game of sorts... if you haven't please let me know because I seem to be the only child from the 90s that missed out on the phenomenon. How can this be? My parents remember, all my siblings remember, but not me!!!!

This picture is horrifically disgusting, its the worst picture I could find of pogs, so therefore it had to be used. Ever since I was a child ALF has scared the crap out of me. The mere sight of his image makes me ill, I hate him! Almost as I much as I hate this whole pog nonsense. Apparently, they were as big of a deal as nanos, giga pets, and furbees.

Rest assured I owned plenty of those bad boys and still to this day have them. Koala Giga, Cat Giga, and two nano babies are all residing comfortably in my bedroom back home.

This pog ordeal will most likely drag me to the looney bin. For months I have been trying to plan a childhood nostalgia night/party. But now who will come, I mean everyone will want to play pogs, and I don't even know what they are! I guess every kid didn't collect rocks and potato bugs like me, or give pretend blessings to their dog... yes Katherine and I did attempt to give Muffin a blessing long ago. But we also gave a potato bug a proper funeral with a headstone and all; go ahead.....you can call us crazy because.....we are.

Do you know about pogs? Enlighten me.

mmm... another quarter life crisis... that sounds good... I'll have that

So just when I think I have my whole life planned out... graduating in April, floral design school, possible Skywest internship, my world has been turned upside down yet again.

My dream study abroad (which as of one week ago was not being offered in 2011) is now open and set for applicants! I would kill to go on this study abroad. Its the art history one, only this time it is only going to Italy, France, and London and we'll be there for a lot less time than the previous study abroads have been!

It is also the most competitive study abroad to be accepted to at BYU.. 26/82 people were accepted last year and only 6 non majors and I'm not an Art History major! So now I am considering becoming an Art History minor to bump my chances, which isn't bad at all as I love the subject. But that means delaying graduation even further and taking another 12 credits.

I don't know what to do. I've always wanted to go to Europe and see my favorite works in person and this is my ticket!!! I need advice people! Especially from the previous study abroad folks who read this blog! Is it worth it? More school, tests, finals, and enduring horrible whistlers at BYU for a possible 2 extra semesters just to go to Europe for 20-30 days? I'm lost. Help me. Should I graduate and go to Europe on my own or delay and go with BYU?

Guilty Pleasure #6

It is well known that the Wheatley's enjoy quoting movies... a little too much. Those who are not apart of our family have no idea what we are saying half the time... I love it when people mistake quotes for my own original jokes...and hate it when people think "this girl probably needs help". Anyhow, if you are not apart of the elusive club that can decode our lingo here's a glimpse at beginners guide to Wheatley Speech 101

Know every funny moment from: ( I've given only one of the many favorite quotes next to each)

Father of the Bride 1 and 2- "Two Vasnics!!??"

Return to Me- "Goodnight Nurse!!! He's just a man!"

Beautician and the Beast- "Svetlana!!! Svetlana wait up"

Jurassic Park- "now you do plan on having dinosaurs on your dinosaur tour"

Sleepless in Seattle- " you don't want to be in love, you want to be in love in a movie"

While You Were Sleeping- " I love black underwears!!!"

The Night They Saved Christmas- "Gotta be ready by Christmas Eve and its gotta be made with love"

Only You- "el freewayo"

The Burbs- " it came with the frame"

Groundhog Day- "Look out for that one its a dooooosie"

What About Bob- "Who's Betty? I'm Betty... ahhhh.... so you're Betty"

Christmas Vacation- "And why is the carpet wet Todd... I don't know Margo"

The best part of this whole quoting situation is that this summer I was driving in the car with Katherine... and I knew I was quoting a movie when I said "I agree... I agree" I just didn't know exactly what I was quoting. So I ask her... "what is that from again".... Katherine replied.... "you're quoting me!!!"

Oh boy... the joys of making movies in high school... Party For Nine, Dinner for One will go down in history. "Tally Ho!!!" "is that you're wedding ring?" "you have a crumb on your lip" "Daniels!!! I'm gonna kill him!!!" "That won't do"

If you didn't understand any of that... you so obviously need to buy Wheatley Speech 101 on Amazon.

Disney Half Marathon

Before I get to the race, there must first be an shoutout to Whitney Picklesiemer ( I'm sorry if I mis-spelled your last name) as she got married this past weekend!!!! The wedding was gorgeous! Love you Whit!

Ok... onto the race. We had to be at the meeting area in the morning by 4:30 am. I woke up at 3:15 because I couldn't sleep from the anticipation. We waited around until the race started at 6 am. We were in one of the last corrals so we didn't officially start running until maybe 6:30ish.

I was feeling good until mile 5 when my knees started hurting, so I slowed my pace and slowly the pain went away. We got to run through both Disney parks and Angels stadium (which was totally awesome). There were Disney characters as you ran through the parks that cheered you on and you could stop to take your pictures with. There were so many spectators!!!! They spanned the entire race! There were high schools from all over S. CA there to cheer us on. They even cheered me on by name "come on Abby you can do it" "Go Abby!!!!" I felt like a celebrity. No big deal. I finished with 2:35 as my time, not bad for only training by running 3 miles max on the treadmill the week of the race. I am so stoked I could do another one. Of course I'm sore but its bearable.
I don't know how many pictures I have of me in 3D glasses after all of my Disney days but we had to take one while we were waiting for Captain EO. Which rocked.... literally. I was bouncing in my seat!
We sported our medals all day long at the park... we're some of "those" people.
As Liz calls this photo... "our after party at the Hollywood Tower Hotel" and we stayed at the park till midnight to watch the new water show at CA Adventure. Thats right folks... up in the morning at 3:15 and to by by 12:30.... plus running 13.1 miles in between... it was a long day.


We also went to this awesome antique district called Orange Circle and they had some amazing stuff. They had this amazing turquoise piano for $300!!!!! I wanted to take it home with me in my carry on. I definitely want to come back to this district next time I'm in LA.
I also want to do another half marathon!!!! Anyone want to do the Princess half marathon in Orlando at the end of this coming February???! I am dying to do it! I get to run around my old home of 8 months and escape the cold of Utah!!!!! And if you do one in Florida and one in CA in the same year you get a special Coast to Coast medal!!!! Thats 3 medals for two races!!!! Seriously a half marathon was one of the most fun things I have ever done in my entire life! And I can't imagine a better one to do than Disney. So people..... do one with me! You won't regret it!

John Mayer Concert

There are way too many John Mayer haters in this world. He is amazingly talented and I don't care what anyone else thinks. He is on of the greatest musicians and is a brilliant beyond brilliant guitar player. He has actual raw talent as opposed to so many other wanna be's.

Owl City opened for him and they were really good. I love that this is just a kid from the plain states playing the keyboard in his basement who was randomly discovered.

Um.... yeah..... we had pretty darn good seats
He had an amazing jam session of sorts with a clarinet of all instruments. I love it. Who else but John Mayer would combine a clarinet and uke? His concert had none of the stupid flashy cheese.... just straight up good music.
We were a little unsure of what he was wearing though. Sear sucker capri-flood pants with suede shoes/boots, and a bandana as a headband. He said "this is what happens when I dress myself, no one chose this for me, I may have a death wish on my love life but at least I feel good." Some what of a quack in his personal life but I still love his music.
New John Mayer covers he played .... sitting on the dock of the bay and journey's don't stop believen'. Great Concert.

Final Side Note: USANA you make my parking lot phobia practically inflate to an all time high. Avoid that parking lot at all costs!