l.i.f.e.g.o.e.s.o.n.

I feel like I wake up with a song stuck in my head on a daily basis.

It usually goes something like this.

About a half hour before I actually wake up, the song starts appearing randomly in my dreams. The chorus will play a few lines, then maybe the bridge, sometimes even a verse or two.

Then before I know it, I am waking up with the lyrics and melody blasting through every corner of my sleepy brain.

It's a very confusing and disorienting thing to have happen right as you are dragging yourself out of your previously sleepy state. 

Yesterday, the song was T-Swift's "Haunted". 

This morning was Rihannas "Only Girl" (I don't even like that song!).
There was a time during fall semester when it was a different Journey song for like, a week straight. The best day was when "Separate Ways" was the song, natch. 

I mean, if I'm going to wake up with something stuck in my head, I really wish it would be something cool aka made me want to get out of bed. At least more than Rihanna.
(Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl", a la The Holiday anyone?? Good thing I just watched that movie yesterday so I could get some inspiration!)

So basically music is taking over my life, more than usual this week.


SHOCKER.

No but srsly, I went to the Bruno Mars concert last night,
(SO.MUCH.FUN.)
John Schmidt tonight,
and Noah and the Whale on Thursday.
My heart is already bursting from happiness.
Bliss-induced seizure, I am coming for you.

p.s. How good am I at overhaulin' el blog these days?! 

This is the 5th time in like, a week.

Go ahead. 

Round of applause for the girl with o.b.d. 

(obsessive blog disorder hello)

it's pikchur time

Hey friends. So basically I never do this.

But here you go. 

A photo recap of last semester slash this past month of summer fun and play time... in the park....

(Garth and Kat anyone??)

 This is why Nicole is my best friend. She makes basketball game line-waiting SO fun. You should see the ten other pictures I have just like this. Also you should know... our poster for this game said  

"Nobody puts Jimmer in the corner"

 Friends who love basketball! Also, cool orange hair, self.

 Oh hey Jimmer.

Probably we won this game. Also practiced our cool flashmob dance. 

 Overjoyed to be at the Arcade Fire concert. 

Also, apparently excitement induces premature balding on my part?

Don't worry about it, I'm just a cool hairless farmer.

 BEST. SHOW. EVER.

 Double whammy bridal shower, ice cream sunday style.

 Winter semester roommates. And Claire-bear is all married now!

Current roomie love. A little too much of it. Sam and Jenny are very obviously content, so no worries.

Well there you go. I'm lame and those are literally the only pictures I have of life since December. 

Sorry guys, I will totz try sooooooo muuuuch harder to be a better bloggeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!

please tell me you could sense the sarcasm.... please.....

letters and stuff

Dear brothers,

Can you please stop being so handsome and adorable?! It would make these next two weeks a lot more bearable if I didn't miss you both so much.

Dear bank account,

Didn't you get my memo? I have like, A LOT of really great things I want to do this summer. So I would really appreciate it if you would stay at a nice, high balance. It's not that much to ask.

Dear sunshine,

THAAAAANNKKK YOOOOUUUUU.

Dear Marcus Mumford,

One of these days, you are going to give me a happiness-induced bliss-seizure. I'm so serious. One man should not be allowed to be as attractive and talented as you are. It can't be healthy. Also, can you hurry up and put out a new album and go on tour again already? 

Dear white skirt,

I mean, I know you would probably look better with a pair of super tan legs. But let's be real, Utah just isn't letting that happen right now. Regardless, I'm still glad I wore you today. It feels appropriate with this nice weather (which I haven't really experienced yet today because I'm cooped up inside. But don't even worry about it)

Dear Noah & the Whale Pandora station,

You are officially my favorite thing in the world right now. Honestly, every song you give me makes me heart burst with happiness. Keep it up.

Dear Nicole,

All I want to do is eat yogurtland or golden spoon with you and talk wedding plans. And then listen to all our favorite songs. And laugh over all our favorite inside jokes. I miss you. 

Dear foodgawker.com,

It doesn't help that I have the appetite of a horse these days, but you make that ten times worse. Have no fear though, I could never quite you. My favorite find today? 

THIS BEAUTY.

Sri Lankan Black Shrimp Curry. Kill me. 

Dear Body Pump,

I hope you are ready to be PWNED tonight. (I may or may not cry during the process, but it's whatevs)

Dear Wednesday,

Thanks for being rad.

they say it's your birthday

Before I explain, I have to tell a story about that song.

So I had this roommate when I lived up in Idaho named Sharon.

One of the funniest and bestest friends ever.

Anyways, one day it was her birthday. And we decided it would be a really great idea to surprise her.

So all my roommates and I decorated the apartment while she was in class, and then hid in preparation for her return. I hid by our radio with my ipod plugged in, waiting for the moment she walked in the door so I could BLAST the Beatles birthday song.

Well then she walked in. 

And we did it. 

And there was so much noise all of the sudden that it scared her half to death. 

SO FUNNY.

You probably had to be there, but its whatevs.

Anyways, so basically I started this blog a year ago, to the date.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOG I LOOOOVEEEE YOOUUUU!!!!!!

Also, even though it's rainy today.... AGAIN.... I have a sweet playlist to keep me company. 

Want a sample?

Okay!

I mean, there's nothing like a good Mae and Death Cab song to make the day better.

Finally, wanna hear about my weekend?
Well. The gang (consisting of Abbers, Jburk, Sam Bam, Brit and Kaylie Anne... also two boys. Why not more, you ask? Well don't. Ask, I mean).
Anyways, we went to a show out in Pleasant Grove, and it was honestly one of my favorites to date. We saw the Whits (who will be opening at Stadium of Fire) and Ryan Innes, who I have officially decided I am going to marry. He absolutely smote me with his blusey funky poppy sound, SRSLY. I don't know what it is about that kind of music, but it gets me right here *points to whole body*
LOVE IT.

Then on Saturday, my dear ex-roommate Claire Bear got married yeeeeee!
Forgive me, this is the only picture I have. I am so lame and forgot my camera.

 

Simply adore them :)

Also, cool face Steven.

Then Saturday night, we had a bonfire of probably the most epic proportions. EVER.

Seriously I bet there were near 40 people at one point. Pretty ridic. And totally not planned for, but hey.

Unfortunately I didn't shower afterwards, so my pillow still smells like smoke from my awesome hair.

Also I'm pretty sure we were all bit by the outdoors bug because we are currently planning a camping trip for next weekend. I don't think I've been this excited about something since like....... 

my fourth Josh Groban concert or something! 

That's a huge deal! 

harharhar

So basically, life is just as busy and awesome as usual. Stay tuned, good things are in the works.

happy weekend, let's hope this weather gets better

For serious, I am so tired of this incessant rain an lack of sun

People of Oregon and Washington, how the freak do you do it? I am so depressed. Really, I have GOT to stop letting the weather dictate my moods. I guess that's just what happens when you walk outside at 5 in the morning and it's pouring. Again.

Yeah, that just happened.

(5 hours ago.....)

Anyways I'm so over it. On to bigger and better things.

Also I just have to say sorry about being semi dramatic yesterday and possibly seeming like I was looking to be felt sorry for. I absolutely wasn't. 

I was in a rather pleasant mood all day actually.

I don't know why I felt inspired to share all of that. I hope no one was too offended by my melodrama.

And now. Since it's that time, I give you....

FIVE SENSES FRIDAY

(a blogging standard I have seen many a time and forgotten about until now. so here goes)

Seeing- The stunning view of the mountains. Despite my griping about the rain, it has made them so clear and green and foggy and MAGICAL looking. Love it.

Tasting- Or rather anticipating the taste of Cafe Rio or Zupas later. Ohhh the Provo food scene. It never gets old!

Listening- to Byther Smith and Stevie Ray Vaughn on the Black Keys pandora. Can someone just send me back in time to 60's Chicago so I can hang out in a blues club PLEASE?!

Also how much do you adore Haley Reinhart from A.I.? I'm so sad she's gone, man that girl can sing!

Smelling- my fav Marc Jacobs Daisy lotion. Sadly though, I think it's time to retire that scent for a while. It's been 3 great years, but I need a change. I'm thinking another Marc scent.... Eau So Fresh possibly? Either that or Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue. Either way, I will probs just be fighting off men right and left. 

PROBS.

Feeling- Sore and tired, but happy. I love when I go a long time without working out, because finally visiting the gym again is so intoxicating. Ok false, I DON'T love when I go a long time without working out. But you get it. 

Anyways. Happy Friday peeps