My Brain is a Jukebox

I have a roommate that thinks in movie quotes. People will say things, and it triggers all sorts of movie lines in her head. When people say things to me (or just within my earshot), I think in songs. Say something to me and I can probably sing a line to a song that corresponds. Today, I broke out in "How Deep is Your Love" by the Bee Gees. Whenever my coworker or I say any variation of "meaning a lot", "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli is sung/rapped/lip synched. I can't hear anything about "rock" without singing "Rock Steady" or "Rock With You" in my head. Sometimes it's really entertaining to be me. I never know what I'm going to get.

P.S. I was the last person into my bedroom at my house tonight. This almost never happens. Why was I up so late? Because I was finishing a new book I got today. I love not having to work this week!

I Figured It Out!

What did I figure out? An obsession that I am mocked for and don't know how to discuss without sounding non-politically correct. Magically the light bulb turned on while watching television. Click here for a clue and take a guess at my obsession.

A Feel Good Christmas Story

(with someone you might recognize)

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Dear Other Drivers,

This is my sincere apology for being a nervous nellie while driving in winter storms. If you see my poor dented trunk in the distance and you get closer and closer faster than you though you would, just pass me. You'll hate going 20 miles an hour behind my sad little self while you are in your big 4x4 going along just fine. Don't hate me because I'm neurotic (there are plenty of other things you can hate me for).

Much love,
Me

Why?

Why can't all men adore me the way the man in Turkey can? Even in his broken English, he says more than a man in the states does. However, I might just laugh if somebody actually said mushy things in person.

It's Christmas!!!!

I love Christmas! I love almost everything about it. I love the decorations and the music (except for the Christmas Shoes) and the feeling in the air and giving gifts to others. I could go on and on, but there would be too many "ands" in this post. The day after Thanksgiving, my roommate and I went shopping and decorated the house. I bought my very first Christmas tree! After my failed attempts and putting the ribbon on the tree, I called in reinforcements in the form of my mother. Isn't my tree cute? Because I sure think it is! Check out the other decorations as well. I'm in no way a professional photographer, so I'm not sure that the pictures show you the true beauty of it all.

Friday my roommate is having a cookie decorating party. The only "traditional" thing I need to do is see the lights on temple square and life will be complete.

Emotional Rollercoaster

"This has been the strangest week" - I wish I had a pulpit to say this over.

It's been quite a crazy week as far as emotions go for me and it's only Tuesday. It all started on Sunday night, when I went out on a blind date to the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. I have never come home from a date feeling so horrible about myself. I felt intimidated and inadequate and like I had nothing to offer, so I was beginning to understand why no one would marry me.

This feeling drifted into Monday and a little bit today. But yesterday, as I was driving home, feeling like I was a totally lost cause, I started to think about my mom's request for her Christmas gift this year and I honestly became so overwhelmed with gratitude for my parents that I had to choke back tears. I know you all think you have the greatest parents, but I really do have the greatest parents. Never have I met anyone so caring and open and loving. My parents rock.

Then, today I was still thinking that I'm not worth a whole lot and work wasn't that great, which attributed to my thoughts. But then I came home to great roommates that made my day a little better. And then...I got a phone call. It was a guy on the other end. Apparently my sister had given my number to a friend in her ward to give to his brother in law, who I was now talking to. It turned out to be a pretty good conversation and I have a date with him this weekend!

Anyway, I don't know a whole lot about what is going on and my emotions are all over the place, but this post was mostly because I had to remember the incredible feeling of gratitude for my rocking parents and that not everyone in this world thinks I'm inadequate!!!

How Embarassing

My coworker and I are wearing pretty much the same outfit today. Kiwi green sweater, black pinstripe pants, black heels. We even have the same winter white coat. Crazy.

This Might Make Me Trashy, But...

I really want to see this. I have a special place in my heart for 80s music. Anyone with me?

Question For the Ages

Why is it that some men feel it necessary to be shirtless in their profile picture? Like this is what they look like all the time? Can anyone answer this question?

Can anyone tell I'm bored in my meeting?

Just In Case You Wondered...

I am a stress cleaner. So while my life may not be perfect, my kitchen looks really good!