Water for Elephants

Such an interesting read.

Very different from what I have been reading lately. I liked it a lot though.

"Gritty, sensual and charged with dark secrets involving love, murder, and a majestic, mute heroine." - Parade

I thought they described it perfectly

I recommend.

I haven't seen it yet, but I can't wait to watch the movie now! Especially because I love Reese!

some questions

1. favorite song

"Wild One Forever" - Tom Petty

2. favorite movie

Hard one...I have too many...so at the moment my current favorite is "Country Strong"

3. favorite show

"Grey's Anatomy"

4. favorite book

I have so many, but one I've always loved is "To Kill A Mockingbird"

5. favorite quote

"Be contented with your fate, for discontent leads to unhappiness, and unhappiness, in any form, is the greatest evil that can befall you."

The Wizard of Oz

6. favorite food

This is so hard...probably italian food. I have to leave it open. haha.

7. favorite beverage

Lemonade

8. a photo i took

9. a photo of me

10. what i wore today

Skinny jeans, a loose green button up, and black DV tribal sandals.

11. what i did today

Worked all day (super busy) then went to Salt Lake for my chemistry test. Then I stopped by Anthropologie and headed home. Now I'm watching tv and about to go to bed. Even though it doesn't sound like it, the work and test made it a long day.

12. what i ate today

Spicy Italian sandwich at Subway for lunch

Then I got a really weird craving for Hot Dog on a Stick after my test so I got a corndog and a lemonade for dinner.

13. what is in my bag

Let's see...today I have a camera, keys, gym pass, pens, notebook, phone, chapstick, hair ties, bobby pins, wallet, receipts, gum, lotion, comb, ipod, and "Water for Elephants"....not too exciting.

14. a bad habit

Biting my nails! I'm getting better, but every now and again I get stressed out and do it! Ugh!

15. a pet peeve

When cars merge without using their blinker

16. a memory

Going to Lake Powell every year with my family. So fun. I miss it.

17. a goal

To get into Westminster Nursing in January. Cross your fingers for me!

If not Westminster, then hopefully just get into nursing school somewhere.

18. a secret

If I told you it wouldn't be a secret anymore, would it?

19. a wish

That I win a bunch of money or something!

Actually I just want to travel all over the place.

20. a hobby

I'm hoping to take up golf. Jake just bought me lessons and I'm super excited to get better!

21. a recipe

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 10 pickled jalapeno pepper slices, or to taste - chopped
• 2 ciabatta sandwich rolls
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 8 tortilla chips, crushed
• 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1. Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and pickled jalapeno in a small bowl. Set aside. Preheat skillet over medium heat.
2. Slice each roll in half horizontally, then slice the rounded tops off the ciabatta rolls to make a flat top half. Spread 1 teaspoon butter on the doughy cut side of the bottom bun and 1 teaspoon butter on the now flattened top bun. Place half of the cream cheese mixture, half of the crushed chips, and half of the shredded cheese on the non-buttered side of the bottom bun. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich and place the sandwich on the hot skillet. Repeat with the second sandwich.
3. Grill until lightly browned and flip over, about 3 to 5 minutes; continue grilling until cheese is melted and the second side is golden brown.

22. a blog

thedaybookblog.com

really cute outfit ideas for pretty cheap.

23. a piece of art

Degas

24. a tumblr crush

i'm not sure how this is different than the one below because its not like i have a guy to crush that's on tumblr, so i'll just put two tumblrs i like....

lalasparkles.tumblr.com

25. a tumblr favorite

bippityboppityboo.tunblr.com

26. a dream i had recently

I don't really remember my dreams, but I had one that I was flying recently and I remember we were like going to the wrong place and I was freaking out, but then all the sudden I wasn't on a plane anymore and I was just at the beach, but I was so hot because I was wearing a sweater, but I couldn't take it off. And then I woke up or something. It was stupid.

27. a quote from a chat i had recently

"you'll be like the next carrie bradshaw, but i have to make sure i'm not on your blog from our past relationship or something"

28. something that made me laugh recently

kale, and watching him and jake try to catch a trout with their hands

29. something that gives me wanderlust

seeing pictures of my friends traveling, reading, cultural food....everything!

30. an anonymous shout out

how do you do an anonymous shout out? isn't the point of a shout out to tell someone something? I guess I'll just say I love you to you know who! I've had so much fun with you lately!

Bang Bang

Just finished. Love her. She's freaking hilarious. I highly recommend.

Ten Day "You" Challenge - Day 4

Day 4 - Four Books

Again, it's really hard for me to choose just 4 books, so these are just some of my favorites that I thought of off the top of my head :)

1. A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemmingway
2. The Hunger Games Series - Suzanne Collins

3. Almost all of Jodi Picolt's Books

4. Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert

ABC's of my current Favorites

I was bored, driving down to Jake's the other day because my ipod died and the radio stations don't work so well on the way to Holden...anway, I started thinking of a list of all my favorite things right now. Just thought it would be fun to make one. So here are the ABC's of my current favorites (and some of my all time...)

A

Anthropologie - of course, I couldn't not put it on the list.

Alternative Apparel - so comfy. I love it right now, because I hate getting dressed in the winter!

Addict II - by Dior. I just got it again for Christmas. It's probably one of my favorite perfumes ever.

B

Blogging - apparently I love blogging. Forget Facebook! I spend all my time stalking blogs lately!

The Bachelor - It's back on! It's my guilty pleasure. I love watching the drama.

Booties - never thought I would, but I've bought 3 pair.

Blockbuster Online - it's like Netflix, but you can exchange in the store...so much better!

C

CHUCK BASS

Country Music - kind of just an all time favorite, but I've been listening to it a lot again.

Christopher's Steakhouse - Jake and I got a groupon to go there. I have yet to go, but I'm DYING to. I've heard it's amazing. So I put it on here because I can't get it out of my head.

D

Depp, Johnny - Love him. Loved him in the Tourist, but I don't think I ever dislike him in a movie. Pirates is out May 20!

DiCaprio, Leonardo - Inception, Shutter Island...do I even need to goon?

David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel - actors on the show Bones. I'm obsessed. I've been flying through the seasons like mad.

E

Erin Heatherton - Can I say I'm obsessed? I think she is the cutest thing ever. I want to be her. Or at least look like her.

El Pollo Loco - I know, I'm weird, but I cannot stop eating their tamales. SOOO GOOD. I promise.

F

Fur Coats - OBSESSED. I want one so bad. Especially since I might be going to NY in March. Hello, I want to be like Serena! (faux fur of course :) )

Florence and the Machine - favorite song , "Dog Days are Over"

Free People's January Video - It's filmed in Paris and it makes me want to go.

Feathers - on dresses, skirts, for decoration. Just think they're so fun!

G

Gold - Jewerly especially, but basically everything else too.

Gold's Gym - since my gym pass expired I have not been to the gym. Apparently gold's is hurting for members because they are throwing amazing deals at me...so back to the gym for me. Thank you!

Grey's, Glee, and Gossip Girl - LOVE!

H

High Heels - the higher the better!

Hulu- saves my life at work and since I don't have T-Vo anymore.

"Hold You Against Me" - Brit Brit's new song...love it right now. Makes me wanna dance. Still just love that she is back.

I

My Inbox - there's usually something in there everyday that makes me happy.

Ipods - I'd probably die without mine; in the car, working out, etc.

Indie Music - can I say that without sounding weird?

J

Jillian Michael's Workout DVDs -kicks my butt

J-brands

Jar of Hearts - Kristina Perri. see post below.

K

Kickboxing - so exciting to start again.

Kunis, Mila - Just love her. I think she's gorgeous.
Katy Perry - I really like her lately. Have you seen the video for Firework? I think she looks the best ever. That songs makes me wanna dance too.

L

Lola - Marc Jacobs Perfume. Just got this one too. Smells fantastic.

Lucky Magazine

Louboutins - I want some. One Day.

M

Million Dollar Money Drop - I'm addicted. I'm stupid. At least I'm learning useless trivia. Maybe I'll win something by knowing it one day.

Marc by Marc - this brand will always be one of my favorites. It speaks for itself.

Mara Hoffman Swim Suits - So cute. Especially this one...I'm getting it for this summer.

N

Northface - I want a puffy jacket. Or one of their thin ones. Jake gave me one of their vest recently and I found that it just made me want more...so goes my life..haha.

New York - Hopefully I'm going there in March with my roommates so I've been getting
excited. Plus I've always wanted to live there.

Nude - I love this color right now.

O

Ombre Hair - still love this look, as long as it's not too overboard.

Orange - I think this is a really cute color right now too. Maybe because it looks cute with nude colors?

Over the Knee Boots

Online Shopping - I actually don't buy that much online, but I spend a lot of time looking and it fills up a lot of my down time. So I rather enjoy it. And a girl can dream right?

P

Piperlime - speaking of online shopping...one of my favorite places, if I'm actually going to purchase.

People Style Watch Magazine

Planning Vacations - even if I'm not necessarily going. I just like to think of places to go.

Q

Quality Time - with my family and old friends of the Holidays. And I get to look foward to them coming up in March!

R

Resolutions - I always like making resolutions to TRY and keep at the beginning of the year. I like the idea of new starts.

Rubios - best fish tacos ever.

Reading - I just read "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro. Very interesting, but I really liked it. I cried at the end of it. Now I'm reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"...murder mystery, suspense, etc. I like it so far. I'll let you know how it goes. I love getting under the covers and just reading the night away. I'm also so looking forward to watching both of the movies afterwards.

S

Seat Heaters - a life saver for me anytime I get into my car during the winter.

Sequins - I've been DYING over things with sequins lately (hence the shorts I wore on New Years Eve). I really want a sequined jacket or blazer.

Sushi - I crave it ALL THE TIME lately.

Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate - from Juice and Java in Provo. Life changing.

T

Taylor Swift - can't stop listening to her new cd "Speak Now". If any of you know me, I've always loved her, but really it's been on repeat for like 3 weeks straight.

Tokyo - new sushi place in Lehi next to my work. Half off sushi every day after 4. LOVE LOVE!

Tamales - I mentioned them earlier from El Pollo Loco, but I'll eat them from anywhere. I can't stop.

U

Uggs - yeah yeah, but in the winter they're the best thing ever.

Urban Outfitters - I feel like they've gotten way cuter stuff recently. Kinda fallen in love again.

V

Victoria Secret Models -they're my inspiration to work out again. Plus, how amazing was the fashion show? They're all gorgeous. I'd be any one of them. I'm obsessed with the all access
page at victoriasecret.com too.

Vix Swimwear -not much to explain. I keep getting emails because apparently swimlines come out in Jan. so it's making me want to buy bathing suits...too bad I can't wear them for at least 6 months.

W

Weheartit.com - I've been spending WAY too much time there lately.

Watches - I want to start a collection. I love them as an accessory. Too bad I just want all the expensive ones. AHHH

X

Xmas Gift Cards - I'm still using mine! Gotta love money on a card. Especially one you don't have to pay off right?

The XX - been listening to them a lot again :)

Y

Year 2011 - like I said, I like resolutions. I'm really excited to do new things this year and for what's to come. So I'm adding it to my list.

Yoga - been doing Jillian Michael's yoga. Relaxing and it gets you in shape. Two birds with one stone.

Z

ZHT, the morning Zoo - I listen to it on the way to work, and I think they are hilarious. I love the radio station in general, but they crack me up. Plus their website is equally entertaining.
Rachel Zoe - just love her. Can't get enouh. Love her favorite picks on Piperlime.