Fall Happenings

I haven't blogged in a while. I've just been so busy! My 24th birthday was earlier this week and I had a really fun time hanging out with family and friends. I got so many fun gifts!! I loved all of them!

This is a purse my cousin, Lori made for me. Isn't it cute?


I also received a gift certificate to get a manicure.


Justin brought me some beautiful flowers :)


I had dinner at Garcia's with some friends. I got some other awesome gifts too... money, a new digital watch, and even a birthday card in the mail from my dear Lizzie, which was a nice surprise :) I LOVE getting things like that in the mail! I guess just because I'm only used to getting junk and bills in my mailbox, it is really exciting when something fun comes along!

We also had our costume contest/potato bar potluck at work today. It was a good time. We had people show up in the most random costumes. One really timid guy in accounting came in full goth. An IT guy came as a bar code that you could actually scan with a smart phone. The UPC was linked to his website with all his previous halloween costumes. Crazy, huh? I guess only an IT guy would think of that! I went as Rosie the Riveter. Most people recognized who I was right off the bat, but a few people thought I was Aunt Jemima... wtf? Open your history book, peeps!

Our HR manager came as Donald Trump (wig and all) and his staff were all contestants of The Apprentice. Standing next to me in this photo is Mindy donning her Apprentice getup and Savanna in her super cute Twister costume.

Friday Night Sushi

On Friday night my friends and I went to the “What Today’s Women Want” conference after work. I think the conference concept was cool, but it wasn’t as good as I had hoped it to be. They had fun things like Scentsy, handmade soap, cooking things, and even knockoff purses. I almost bought a cute knockoff coach, but then I found out it was $85! REDIC! I could get a nice purse that isn’t a knockoff for that much money. I was suckered into buying this crazy sauce made by Shirley J called “universal sauce.” Supposedly you can make just about anything with it: sauces, soups, casseroles, etc. You can even use it as a substitute for canned soup in recipes. Who knew?! I haven’t tried it yet… I will have to report back on how that goes.

After that we decided to go out for sushi. Yes, sushi! I had never really had sushi before, so it was an adventure! I liked Mindy’s roll better than mine. Hers was spicy and I will for sure get that one next time! Mine had unagi (eel), crab, and avocado in it. It was pretty good. I had a hard time with the eel, though. There was a big long strip of it in the end of the roll and I just couldn’t make myself eat that piece. It felt too much like Fear Factor. But the rest of it was tasty!

This weekend I visited my mom and dad. My mom and I started some Christmas sewing projects. This weekend, Justin is going on a Steelhead fishing trip to Salmon. I will probably do some more sewing at my mom’s house. I figure I might as well knock some gifts out while I have the time. I am taking a 2 week break from school right now (HOORAY!). I plan on doing lots of crafting and reading. I am kind of a nerd, but it’s what I enjoy! It is also my birthday weekend! Wahoo! I don’t have any big plans, really. Just dinner with some friends and hanging out with family. I think Justin and I will do something on Monday, but I’m not sure what yet. I want to go get a pedicure or something, we’ll see. I just want a nice, relaxing weekend :)

Mockingjay

O...M...G... I just finished the final book of the Hunger Games series, "Mockingjay."

If you have not read this book yet do not read on *SPOILER ALERT*

Mom, this means you. You are totally going to read this series whether you like it or not... so don't read on!

This book completely threw me for a loop. I thought I had it figured out before I even started reading it. A friend of mine, who is team Gale hated this book. I thought Gale would die in the war and Katniss would end up with Peeta. Boy was I wrong. I am 100% team Peeta, by the way.

I knew a lot of people would die, but the deaths in the book really surprised me. The first time I thought, "WHAT?! Are you kidding me?!" was near the end when Coin proposes that District 13 have their own Hunger Games with the children and grandchildren of prominent capitol members. And then I was really thrown when Katniss actually votes in favor of having the games. I was so disappointed in her! But that is what I love about the book, Katniss is the hero, but she's not perfect. That makes her really relatable.

Of course Katniss assasinating Coin instead of Snow was crazy. I was completely shocked but also a little disappointed too. She had been dreaming of killing Snow since the beginning of the series, and she didn't carry out her vendetta. But I thought that was still a really cool turn to the plot.

Overall, I am happy with the ending of the series. Gale is stupid and heartless! But I do love Peeta :)

Post your thoughts if you have read this book!

Movies I've Seen Recently

Last week, my friends and I went to see You Again. It was super funny! I think it is a perfect movie to see with your mom or with a group of girlfriends. It stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver and... my favorite... Betty White! I laughed through the whole thing and recommend it 100%! Even thought I said it is a good movie to see with your mom, I totally think guys would like it too!
This weekend I went to see "Life as we Know It" starring Katherine Heigl (not my favorite) and Josh Duhamel. This movie was a mash up of a romantic comedy and drama. Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel's characters hate eachther, but when mutual friends are killed in a car accident, they are left with their baby, Sophie. I thought it was a really cute show! I don't think guys will like this one so much though. This is totally a movie to see with your mom or sister or girlfriends.

We also rented "Get Him to the Greek" starring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. This movie was a spinoff of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (which was hilarious).I loved "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and was really psyched to see GHthG. It was funny, but I was a little disappointed. It didn't move very fast and wasn't quite as funny as I'd hoped it to be. Forgetting Sarah Marshall was definitely funnier. Still a fun comedy though!

Well... after a fun weekend I guess its back to the grind...

Prezi

I have been working on a school project this week and I had to learn how to use a presentation program called Prezi. It is really cool... and free! I was playing around with it and I made this presentation about myself. Just thought I'd post it for fun!

About Me on Prezi

Blood Promise

Blood Promise by Richelle Mead

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book was really good. I laughed, I cried, and I was absolutely shocked in the end! Talk about a cliffhanger! Highly recommend it!



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