Tis the Season

Well I am disappointed in myself for allowing so much time to go by without a new entry. However, I have to say that there is something about this time of year that gets me all excited and happy. I love the festivities, the music, the happy (and the angry) people and the gift of giving. I cherish the time I get to spend with loved ones while drinking hot chocolate and reminiscing about the past year. I love to think back when I was a child, anxiously anticipating Christmas morning to see what new toys and games the man in the red suit brought for me. I remember all of us kids sitting at the top of the steps waiting for the moment our name was called and we were allowed to see the presents that sat under the Christmas tree. As I am older now, one may think that those feelings rarely exist; however I still share the same excitement Christmas morning wondering what the round fellow brought me this year. One thing I realize now that was often overlooked when I was younger is the time I get to spend with family and loved ones. By far my favorite of all the gifts.

Things to give Thanks for

Recently my friend Ashley and I spent a Saturday night laughing and enjoying the night. With this combination and her love for spontaneous actions and my need for doing more things out of the ordinary, it is no shocker that at 1:30 AM we decided to drive the 5 hour drive to Vegas. We began the night going up to Salt Lake, eating at the Pie, and going to a nasty old lounge but hearing some amazing music. From there we convinced each other of the "fun" we could have in Vegas and how much time we would have to incorporate this "fun" into our night.
Well we survived the trip... we got to Vegas, after sleeping in St George and spent the next 7 hours shopping and laughing some more. The reason I choose to title this particular blog "Things to give Thanks for" is because going on this trip and with the passing of Thanksgiving... there is much to be thankful for and I wanted to list a few...
I'm thankful for Big Lots and their helpful service they are always willing to give each of their customers. I am thankful for ATMs at gas stations that refuse to take my card so I am not fooled into loosing an extra dollar. I am thankful for the pizza at the Pie and the writings on the wall that I am able to read while enjoying this fabulous dinner. I am thankful for spontaneous friends and anxiety exits to share moments of craziness with. I am thankful for good people who reach out to help those who do not have a place to stay. (even if they fight marines) I am thankful for heaters in cars and thick blankets to keep warm. (wish we had some) I am thankful for cars being so high tech that they do things automatically that we question our intelligence when we are unsure of how to work them. (i.e. blinker) I am thankful for truck stops to ensure that sleepy people stay off the road and get a little bit of a nap. (even a 4 hour one) Lastly, I am thankful for good stores to spend countless amount of hours in as well as a fair amount of money.

Kissing... is it a game?

A few of my close friends consider me a "kissing slut". I was searching the web for a really good quote that I could use for the title of this entry and I think it was fate that the first place I looked had not a quote, but a book of quotes. The great thing about it... was the title! Don't let a fool kiss you, or a kiss fool you. How many times have I fallen into this category... well since I'm still single, I think that I'm most suitable for this title. According to Andy Warhol Everybody ends up kissing the wrong person good night. My story is said in these two quotes. My latest is a guy close friends know as Edward (keeping his identity a secret). I let his kiss fool me and obviously he is the wrong person to be kissing goodnight. Where does it end? For most, they have acquired the art of kissing without attachment. Most would think that I have as well. I wish I could say that were true; unfortunately I've acquired the art of attachment. Maybe someday I will learn from my mistakes, or maybe I won't. :-)

The world is yours

I have found myself lost in deep thoughts lately, mostly concerning only myself and like the game of chess scouting out my next big move, only to find myself knocked off the board at the next play. I have been so consumed in my own world that I have forgotten to let my eyes open up to see the world around me.
I received a text message from my sister who is anxiously awaiting to give birth to a baby girl. At that moment is when I realized that a new person is entering this world... a world full of hatred, pain and challenges, but also a world of hope, love and beauty. I am an aunt once again. An influence to another little one who has the world at her feet.
How thankful I am for precious moments like this where I am able to pull myself from my selfish ways and enjoy these exciting moments. Congrats Taya Nicole... the world is yours!

My first edition

So I'm addicted... I was sitting with Ash and Chels discussing the mysteries of life when Ash started talking about her blog and the latest editions she put on there. Over the last couple of days I have been filling my time with her blog as well as other close friends who have joined the "blogging world" and have been fighting a battle in my head whether or not I should join. I'm not use to putting my thoughts out there for the world to read and comment on... However, the time came to start something new and so I give you all "from my world to yours".