I've got my life in a suitcase, I'm ready to run run run away

Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada. Those are all of the states I visited last week. It all started when I found out that one of my FAVORITE bands ever, Copeland, was touring. However, they were not going to be visiting Utah. So what did we do? We found the closest place they were going to be and made plans to drive to Denver for the concert. Problem 1: I was supposed to be driving to Arizona with my mom the same day as the concert. I think that is really the only problem that was encountered. I just wanted it to sound like this trip was more dramatic than it really was. I decided to go to the concert and buy a plane ticket to fly from Denver to Phoenix for the day after the concert. So on wednesday morning Dave, Ron, Dayna and I drove to Denver, Colorado. We went to the concert, missed one of the opening bands we really wanted to see and enjoyed Copeland's set. Some of our other friends also drove up form Provo a little later than us and we met up with them at the concert. It was a lot of fun and definitely worth the trip to Denver. While we were there I got a Sherwood set list signed by the lead singer of Sherwood, and got Aaron Marsh, the lead singer of Copeland to give me a water bottle. It was pretty tight. We spent the night just outside of Denver and when we woke up the next morning I got on aa plane for Arizona. Friday I left for Nevada with my mom and my sister. We drove to Ely spent the night there, got our eyes checked, went to a singles branch activity, then drove to Logandale, NV to visit my grandparents. The next morning we woke up, went to church then left and came back to Arizona. It was a long weekend, but lots of fun. I drove most of the way to Ely and my favorite thing my mom said to me was that we don't play dodge the bunnies. We just keep going and hit them. I was a little freaked out, especially since there were about 4 rabbits that decided to run out in front of the car. I really didn't want to hit them. I also didn't want to hit any deer and luckily they stayed off to the side of the road instead of in the middle of the road. I have also met my nephew and he is ADORABLE! I pretty much love him. A lot. Now I am just chillin' in Az, enjoying my break from work and trying to not be bored. My sister flew to Hawaii on wednesday. She is starting school there on monday and I am more than just a little jealous. She also got a new computer right before she left which I am also envying. I am missing my Provo friends but loving being with my family and being in the Arizona sunshine. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. enjoy!


Dayna was getting antsy in traffic so se decided to sit upside down in her seat...


My adorable Nephew, Jonas Matthew Wright


We tried on lots and lots frames while we waited for my mom to get her eyes checked


These frames are on the top of my christmas list


Dancing with my cute grandpa


My grandma with her two favorite granddaughters (or so I like to pretend)

Arches, Blanding, and everywhere in between

For the fourth of July this year I went with some friends to southern Utah. We camped just outside of Moab, hiked in Arches National Park, and partied it up small town style in Blanding, Utah. This was probably one of the best camping trips I have EVER been on. Really that isn't saying much seeing as how i don't go camping that often... But anyway. I didn't really have to deal with bugs and everyone that I went with was very chill. We didn't get sick of each other after spending 3 days together. I feel like that is kind of a big deal. But here are some pictures from my awesome weekend! Maybe I stole some of these pictures from Ron. It's hard to say.


Exploring our campsite


We girls love us some dandelions!

Ryan, Ron, Dayna, Leesa, and Sam at the cabin we stayed at just outside of Blanding



Maybe Dayna had a cape in her trunk and maybe I am a creep and wore it. It's fine.

Delicate Arch!


All of us in our sunday best! Aren't we so cute? (Picture courtesy of my dad's iphone.)

Things relating to woodshop. YEAH!

1. I always have at least one new scratch and/or injury. I acquired 3 today.
2. I secretly LOVE working with wood.
3. Being in this class has made me more independent. This may not seem to be the case since Anna and I are basically attached at the hip. But I was realizing today that I was just going and working on things, and I actually kind of know my way around the woodshop! YAY!
4. I can find a guy to flirt with ANYWHERE in ANY situation in my life. It is terrible, but I love it.
5. I can find a guy to have a secret crush on ANYWHERE and in ANY situation in life.
6. I can do hard things
7. I can do anything I want and be at least kind of good at it.
8. Woodshop is not just for men

Why I hate illegal aliens....

So I decided to take a day off from life today, meaning I didn't go to class. Probably not the best idea, but necessary every once in awhile. So after I slept in and watched a couple of episode of Lost (yes i have started watching that, and no, I don't want to talk about it) I decided that my house is kind of disgusting. It needed some major attention. So I rolled up my pajama pants and busted out the cleaning supplies. And the only room that got cleaned was the bathroom. But that is a dang clean bathroom. But you might be wondering what this has to do with illegal aliens. I am getting there. In the middle of my cleaning spree I got a phone call from my mom asking me for my social security number. Long story short there is an illegal alien in California that is trying to use my social security number to get a drivers license. WHAT THE HELL. Go back to Mexico and leave me alone! Let's just say I was ticked. So now I have to call this guy that is investigating the situation and answer questions proving that I don't know this "Miguel" character. fantastic. So that folks, is why I am not a fan of illegal aliens. Okay, maybe that's not the only reason, but that is a discussion for another day.

New Beginnings

So I have decided to venture into the blogging world by myself. As many of you may know I have a blog with my roommate Sarah, but I though that I should start one of my own. So here it is! I am very excited about this new adventure and hope you all are too!!!