Pinterest Stufafa ;)

If you have ever watched Jeff Dunham and Peanuts....you will get the title reference ;)

Anyway...playing around on Pinterest today.....HAVE FUN :)

Also...enjoy the music while you read ;)

PS...I ONLY like this song as a glee cover...I can't stand the original... but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!

SING IT!!!!

O.   MY.   GOSH.  YES!!!!!!!

GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah you better watch out ;)

Yeah...this makes me nervous that I am going to end up going back and getting ANOTHER degree!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...thats all I can say!

 
HAHAHAHA...to all my FRINGY friends!

 

Guilty...again  (name that MOVIE!)

Theme Song Thursday: Bitter or Nostalgic???

I can't decide which song to pick for today.

The idea of
"I'm giving up on love, cause love's givin up on me"
is appealing.

But its a little bitter.  And I'm not sure that really describes me today.  Resigned is better.

We all know I have bad luck. 
We all know that I have been hurt.
Honesty moment?
Though I wish I could have learned what I know now a different way....
I can't change the past.  Only learn and grow from it.
And wow-ee has my past changed me.

So to all the people who have lately seemed to be hung up on my "beauty" 
(you are very kind..but also very BLIND ;) )

Source: iknowhair.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

I could throw up my fave Kelly Clarkson song at the moment...but you have heard that one before.
 

Instead I'll share the song that has me thinking of the good times.

Smiling and remembering old loves.

Better to have loved and lost then to never have loved at all I guess...

 

 

Dear Boy AND Girl

HAPPY LEAP DAY!!!!!!!!

hold onto your hats....and here we go!!!

dear farm boy
Really?  If what I hear is true....man really?
I hope its not true.
I hope I wasn't so stupid that I didn't see it.
I hope he got the dates mixed up.
I hope someone was lying to stir up trouble.
I hope the liar wasn't you. I hope I hope I hope.
love
buttercup

dear farm boy
If it is true.....
Jerk does not even begin to describe you
~bitter buttercup

dear farm boy
So I found out more info...
Looks like you weren't a TERRIBLE person.
But still not exactly the best person.
But whatever...I'm over it...and over you
sincerely
stephanie


OK...we are going to take advantage of  this Dear Girls button...and have a little fun!




dear the other women
Or is that my name?
Or was it either of our names??
Too bad we both got played.
love
the other other women

dear girls everywhere
TRUST ME stay away from the smooth ones
The sweep you off your feet.
And then drop you like a hot potato.....

love
a played girl

A Song and Some Thoughts on a Rainy Tuesday Afternoon

Have you ever sat there and thought to yourself...I NEVER would have expected THAT to happen.I never expected to be that girl. 
Never expected that I would have to go through that.

We all know rough stuff is going to happen in our lives. 
That is expected.
But if we were all up-front about it...there is a list of things we don't plan on having to deal with.

Like the person who has never smoked in their life, but still gets lung cancer.
You do your best to protect yourself, but you still get hit.

An unexpected car accident is unexpected yes....but its not out of the realm of possiblity.

But being labeled something....without even realizing you were doing anything to warrent such a label.

Being labeled for something you did knowingly. 
That is one thing.
But the possibility that you were a dispicable person and you didn't even know it?  That sucks.
You feel guilty...and stupid.

Played.....like a two dollar banjo

And most of all...sorry.  Very very sorry.

But at least I know there is someone who kinda knows how I feel.
Maybe we should team up.
I talked about creating a "Trashed by [Chicken Boy] " club...t-shirts and all.

Maybe the two of us should start club too......although we just need a name and a good t-shirt design.

Musical Mondays---Mixtape

So a blogging buddy of mine does Mixtape Mondays....

CHECK OUT HER SUPER FUN BLOG!!!!!!!!!!
http://babyblueyes89.blogspot.com/
(Thanks for the idea Aleisha!!!!!)

But I thought that would be a perfect Musical Monday theme for today.

Although its not much of a mix....
I bet you can guess what I am thinking about today....

Just wait for Wednesday's dear boys linky party with Elise.  Its gonna be INTERESTING!!!!!!
And not at all for the faint of heart!

O. MY. GOSH.

Oh good grief!  The amount of things I could write about today!!!!
Sooo soooo much has happened!
Totally wack-a-doodle stuff!!!!
LIKE OH MY GOSH SERIOUSLY!!!!!!


I don't even know what to say.....


Here is my day....in random thoughts/quotes

If you can follow it you are extremely talented!

"Can you drive to Panama?" "Yeah its 14 hours"  "UMMMM SPRING BREAK!!!!"

"Thats a ROCK!  Whose is it?"  "Well since its on my hand...I think its mine"

"You know I'm planning your wedding right?"

Its called a slanket cause it is a blanket with sleeves.....don-ev'n

Saying "You know we love you" doesn't make it better or ok

Interestingly if said firmly enough you can get a guy who won't shut up to cut it out with a simple "Drop it!" followed by a very evil glare

No canary in a cage for me!

I'm getting a dog

"Awww my phone is dying!  Now I have to plug in and be attached to the wall!!!"

"Looking good is messy business"  "I know right?  Every Sunday I come home to a messy room from my morning of prepping"

After giving a lesson today about not forgetting.  I'm trying to forget.  Go figure!

My exasperated look about today!!!!! 

Favorite Things Friday

First let me begin with a really cool song....LOVIN IT!!!

 

pay extra special attention to the guy in the stocking cap...you know the one that only holds the guitar and plucks every so often....he pulls it out at the end quite nicely!

Now onto my real list.....

~Snail mail......who doesn't totally love getting letters in the mail??

~The graduation announcement I got via email today.....granted I will still have 3 classes to finish after I walk...but, it is COMING!!!

~The long to-do list I have for this weekend....I know it sounds kinda crazy, but they are all things I enjoy and just need to get done...they don't HAVE to get done.  So this weekend is going to be delightfully productive.

~The new project I am working on for my Community Health Internship.....I get to help prepare for and put on a town meeting addressing the issue of underage drinking.  I'm dipping my foot into the intensely exciting world of Columbia politics.  I'm gonna collect stats and data, talk to those effected (teens and parents), and take the temperature of the city council members about policy initiatives.  kinda cool eh???

~I had this kinda crazy but nice dream this morning....two kids...(Elizabeth was I think in kindergarten and Will was 1ish) and a husband....crazy cause of the details and nice cause nothing bad was happening...just a normal morning of getting up and getting ready for the day....hmmmmm

~Goldfish and raisins....I know it sounds crazy...but TRUST ME!  this is a seriously yummy snack...maybe its the salty and the sweet.  Not sure how I discovered it...but I have been eating them like that now for YEARS!

~The fact that all my lectures are super unexciting...so I write my brother....make to-do lists...do word searches.  Its great being bored....sometimes! 

The Theory of the Unicorn

At the request of one of my adopted lil sisters.....
The definition of a unicorn.



So again one of my theories finds its origin with my dear sweet Beth!
The term was created for its original owners,
The Mysterious Redhead and the Blonde Who Moved in with the Plastics.

So what does it mean?  The unicorn is an illusive mythical creature.  This is a person of great attractiveness.  Someone who is "pretty" on the inside and the outside.  It is a person you could never date.  Not because they wouldn't like you...but for the simple reason that you don't run in the same circles.  You don't have the same group of friends...in fact you consider them more an acquaintance than a friend.
But you like them very much.
Another aspect of this definition is that most girls (or guys I suppose) would agree that this is someone they want to date.

Now this was originally created in a YSA Ward in UT.  So the group was large and it was easier to be in a different group.

However, since then I have moved to a smaller YSA Branch.  And the idea that someone isn't really in your circle is much less likely.
This means in my current situation, my definition is slightly altered.

In this branch....the unicorn is the one everyone wants.  Everyone wants to date her/him.

In my current situation...a certain girl...who we shall call Quirky Girl...was unanimously named the branch unicorn.
However, Batman has won her heart.  And she is become less and less of a unicorn.  Honestly, I don't believe that she will ever lose her title completely, but there is someone who has a shot at taking her spot.


Dear Jane
Yes...this is you!
You are so moving up the charts!!!!!!
Know why?....look in the mirror my dear ;)
Love
Lizzy

"Everyone wants to take you picture, everyone wants to be your best friend!"
Cause you are the...wait for it.....

UNICORN

Just a Heads Up

I've been updating my Bucket List lately.....in case you wanted to check it out

Now its SUPER long!  YIKES!

But here's hoping I can make a dent in it before I kick the bucket!

Dear Boys...Number 11=Double TROUBLE!

Ready for an...interesting..dear boys linky party!!!!????


Dear Poo-Poo Head
We both wish we were in the same time zone.
But the question is...why do we both feel that way?
It makes me wonder a little bit ya know?
Love
I DON'T KNOW!!!

Dear Charley
Since when did you think you could get a crush?
Just cause she is prettier than me!!??
You are supposed to love me remember??
Of all your "aunts"
I am your favorite. K??
Love ya buddy
Stephie


Dear Dr. McDreamy
She's really great ya know?
I want the best for her...so
If you could get to your best and show up...
I'd appreciate it :)
Love
Christina


Dear Enrique
HO HO NO...
Just not gonna happen
Sorry!
Here's hoping you take a hint!
Love
Told ya Straight Up!


Dear Big Brother
Still missing you.  Always.
I'm gonna try to see you.
In March....keep your fingers crossed
I'm gonna insist on a hug...a long good one.
Prepare yourself!
Love
Me


Dear Texting Friend
So glad things are pretty normal for us.
Its good.  You are doing good too!
So glad!!
Love
ME!


Dear Boy I Stalked
I know...call me a creeper.
You won't be the first.
And certainly won't be the last.
Likely will never officially meet you.
But our mutual friends make me wonder.
HMMM HMMM
Sorry for being a little creepy!
Love
The Stalker Chick


Dear Boy Who Kept Getting Caught Looking
You were looking...lets be honest.
Not sure why.  But I don't think I mind.
Could just be curiosity.  Could be interest?
Doesn't matter.
Whichever...good luck on Sunday :)
Love
The St Louis Chick


Dear Mickey
I know that you are worried about all the others.
And yeah.  There are some others.
But we are taking it slow.  Taking our time.
We both have needed some space to navigate.
And if we wait patiently...
we will both come back with stories of what we found.
So don't worry.  I'm wearing the ring.
In the end.....I'll be all yours.
Love
Minnie

I Was Bored....

What happens when this occurs???

I change my hair :)

This time....bangs and dark.

The picture plays it a little rough.  The color is hard to tell.
But its dark.  Almost black :)  But its got a great little hint of copper in it when the sun shine though...which makes it very fun :)

I love the slightly edginess of it.  Plus the fun-ness of getting to play around with it

I'm still getting used to the bangs.  Monday I just pulled them back cause I didn't want to deal with them haha
But as we both get used to each other it will be good :)

And since I know you want pics.... here you go!

Please excuse my terrible look...I've spent the morning at the nursing home!!!!!
But I wanted to show you it straight

I curled it for Sunday....this one is a little better picture :)

Also ps....I think I figured out how to take videos on my computer.

can anyone say VLOG????  hehehe

Musical Mondays: Can Dreams Come True??

Its a question lots of people ask I think.

I have dreams.  Lots of them.

I want to be on Broadway. 
I want to dance and sing....for a living.
I want to have a fairy tale love. 
I want to find my prince charming, my knight in shining armor.
I want to write a novel and
have it land on the New York Times bestseller list.
I want to go to Africa. 
I want to save lives. 
I want to make a difference.

I want a dream home...
with a closet full of a dream wardrobe.

But I can want it all I want. 
That ain't gonna make it happen. 

So what is the trick?
Do you have dreams and run the risk of disappointment and hurt?
Or do you skip them, protecting yourself from pain and heartache?


Or is there a happy medium?
Can you make your life right here..right now...your dream come true?

Dear Life:
Let me be your star!

 

Feels Like Home To Me

There's a song with this title.
Not sure it works perfectly since it is a love song.

But point is.....
I went home this weekend.  And no matter where my current mailing address is.  St Louis and the Frontenac Ward will always feel like home to me.

I've lived in this congregation since I was 8 and a half years old.
Since then I have had dozens of teachers, leaders and friends.
And every time I come home....they all are there to welcome me.

They are happy to see me.  Tell me how wonderful they think I am.  How beautiful I look.  How grown up and sophisticated. They say how much they love my little sisters, my mother.  They ask about my brother.  They ask about nursing school, about my time in Columbia.
They ask if I am dating anyone.

My Pathway to Success

159 days.

That is when I need to be ready to take a test.  The test that will determine my life.  Determine whether or not I get my RN.  I'll get a BSN (assuming I pass all the tests between now and then).  But an RN is necessary for a job.

And so...I must take the NCLEX.  And I must pass the NCLEX

To do this....I must have a strong and positive attitude.

I have to sit or lie in a comfortable postition, close my eyes, relax, inhale deeply, hold my breath while I count to 4, exhale slowly, and again relax.  This needs to be done until I feel relaxed, free from anxiety, and in control of my destiny.  I must allow my mind to be cleared of chatter...so that I can see with my mind's eye for miles.  

This is step one.  The foundation of my pyramid.

Step two must be a structured study plan. My plan for preparation :D

And so.  I bought a book.  And I set aside 2 hours on Tuesday afternoon/evenings and at least 2 hours on Saturdays.  And I study.  I treat it like a class.  Phone off.  Computer off.  TV off.  

Water and small muchie snacks nearby.  Stress ball (not for stress...just to occupy my hands while I read) and chewing gum (for my mouth to be occupied so I don't eat too many snacks)

The final step is to have control of my destiny.  To have the self-discipline to keep with my plan of preparation.

Others...friends and family...may choose to not participate in my plan for success.  

This will be difficult.  But I must make the hard decisions, and keep my goals in mind.

I have asked myself the question..."Is this on my pathway to success?"

I have had to say to myself..."Nope it is not part of my plan for success."

And I have to be alright with leaving behind those who do not want to be a part of my plan for success.

Thank goodness I bought this book.  If I didn't I wouldn't know how to negotiate my pathway!

I wouldn't have a pyramid!  I wouldn't have a plan!  I wouldn't be in control of my destiny!

I would be lost ;)

Pinterest Letters

Dear Blog and Bloggy-People

I'm so sorry for neglecting you the past several days!

You see my discovery of Pinterest, plus an actual homework load (for practically the first time this semester!) has taken up a great deal of time. And I have been struggling with inspiration for things to write about.

I think I want to do some more life updates on this little thing. I mean we all love my random ramblings that have no connection to anything (or so you think).  BUT.....  Wouldn't it be fun to find out what I wore...what I ate...what I did???

So here is what we are going to do.
I'm gonna let you in on some of my Pinterest FAVES today.....
And then next couple of days will begin a more open relationship haha!


Dear Boys
You try this one....and it will TOTALLY WORK!!!!



Dear Little Brothers and Sisters (both literally and figuratively)



Dear People Who Update Their Technological Lives too Much



Dear All My Bestest Friends Who Are Far Away From Me



Dear Anyone Who Wants a Laugh

I mean HONESTLY!!!




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