black.red.white.

I changed up my blog a little bit. Lately I have loved the colors black red white together. That is why I changed my theme to black and red. You know when your in the mood to change things up a bit? yeah well I was in that mood. Hopefully it looks good ;) I love it. I liked my other background, but it just seemed to get in the way a little bit and a distraction. I love the white background on other blogs I read so might as well do it to my own blog. It makes it easier to read the posts ;)

Here are a few of my favorite photos I found on the website etsy.com 

they have the cutest things on this website. i love what i see and find.check it out! 

my new blog theme for now: RED>BLACK>WHITE= love!

 I love all of these pictures!

many more pic. just had to narrow it down.

honesty.

"The only safe path is straight and narrow"

"Big lies can start with a little yarn"

Today in my Single's Ward we had a lesson about honesty. I love these Mormon Ad message's even though the one with the boy is very old. They still have deep meaning and you can relate to the topic. The one on the left makes me think of the choice's that I am making and that I have made in the past. Have I stayed on my toes or have I given in and fallen towards the nails? What are you doing to stay on the straight and narrow path. I feel as if those nails in the ad are the adversary tempting us to fall away. Don't let it stay on your toes and follow the path. I know I can improve my path:) We tend to make mistakes even if it is that white little lie we told a family member, friend, co-worker. It is those little things that eventually will add up and become big things. You might as well not even start with the lying because it will just get worse. I know I have had some friends before where they have lied to me thinking I wouldn't find out. It hurts deep inside and then that friendship tends to decrease or more like the honesty and trust issue goes down. I love the power in honesty and I know if we are honest with those around us we won't have anything to hide. I love the gospel and how lessons remind us of our everyday lives and what we can improve on. 

Honesty is important with my future husband, boyfriend, family, friends, and even most important myself and with God. 

Daily LDS Gems: topic honesty-trust 

"Becoming people of integrity and honesty does not occur quickly or all at once, nor is it merely a matter of greater personal discipline. It is a change of disposition, a change of heart. And this gradual change of heart is one that the Lord accomplishes within us, through the power of His Spirit, in a line-upon-line fashion. . . .

"Remember that becoming people of integrity and honesty is not simply a matter of more personal determination, more grit, and more willpower; rather, it is accomplished through the enabling power of the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ.

-David A Bednar

“Everyone needs good friends. Your circle of friends will greatly influence your thinking and behavior, just as you will theirs. When you share common values with your friends, you can strengthen and encourage each other.”

-Presidant Monson

"You will have challenges and hard decisions to make throughout your life. Be determined now to always do what is right and let the consequence follow. The consequence will always be for your best good. You will learn that it is easiest over the long run to stand for what is right and do the difficult thing to

begin with. Once you take that position, following through is not too hard. An individual who cuts corners and justifies some departure from true standards for whatever reason finds that seeds are planted that produce problems later. Those problems are far more difficult to overcome than taking a correct stand initially.

-Richard G Scott

Scandivian Festival 2011

One of my favorite festivals is the Scandinavian festival in the heart of Ephraim utah. I have moved on from this small town and from Snow college. Going back I realized that there will always be a part of me that loves the small town and the memories shared and the ones I created. 

I asked my amazing friend Ashley if I could stay at her apartment which worked out very well they had an extra room with no roommate yet. I got there and we talked and catched up. I love catching up with friends and hearing about what they have done. 

We decided to go and make some ablsciver’s. If you haven’t tried these they are the best. I admit the one’s we made didn’t turn out as well but they were still good. We cooked them in a cupcake tray which might have been the problem. It was fun to make them and take pictures and laugh. We got some Smore’s ice cream. The three of us never had tried it. Yeah we pretty much devoured the container of ice cream. We watched a movie and it was time for bed. 

me. ash. kristen.

best ice new ice cream :)

Don’t you hate when you have something you don’t want to miss in the morning or you can’t be late for? It seemed like every hour I would wake up in the middle of the night. I was excited for the race, but just couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to sleep in or miss my alarm. Then it eventually came every twenty mintues 3:20 3:40. ahhhh you have got to be kidding me. Yeah lets just say I didn’t sleep well. I didn’t even hear my alarm or turn it on. I got up at 5:15 and decided to just get ready. Thanks time for going by so so sloooow.

well The festival first started off with running bright and early in the morning.

I struggle at getting up early so this was the hardest part for me. I registered at 6:00 a.m and ended up getting number ONE.

Yeah baby! I was excited to wear that on my old running shirt from last year. I did the 5k this year was the 10k. The race started at 6:30 a.m. I had time to go get a drink and a protein bar. Before I knew it time was telling me the race was going to start soon. I wore my high socks so I wouldn’t lose my car key and had a place to put it while running. I had my tunes and to keep me going and jamming while running. There weren’t that many people doing the 10k about 25. I was quiet impressed most of them always do the 5k. I decided I needed a challenge. The race went great I loved running around town reflecting back on the time I was there. I loved running on the dirt road and through the neighborhood. I was able to pace myself and start the race of a little faster passing people and getting ahead. My goal was to run the whole thing. Yes accomplished! I did I ended up finishing at

55:20 seconds. I was so proud!!! 
left photo: getting ready for the race to begin. Right photo: just finished the race got my ten dollar shirt ;)

My favorite part about running is when you start the finish line and then end at the finish line. I love the feeling as if I accomplished something that can be hard. I feel as if it is a mind thing with me when running. I have to keep my mind positive and telling my self to keep pushing hard and to keep running and motivated. I am excited after finishing the 10 k to try and do a half marathon. Then after the half marathon I want to eventually do a marathon.  I’m excited and can’t wait!! 

After doing the 10 k I met up with Ashley and Amanda. The funny thing is we all three ran the 5k last summer. I’m glad we all 3 did it this year again. I just decided to challenge myself. This was the first 10k for me it won’t be the last ;) I caught up with them and we took some great photos as you can see below. We look great after the race.

Ate some breakfast then got ready for the day wearing my carpet hat because my hair just was working for me after the race lol. We went to the festival and the parade. I got some free candy which is the best part about the parade’s. Why wouldn’t you go if there was candy involved. My love is candy so it is perfect haha.

I saw in a distance my Ex-boy friends family. I think they new who I was we kind a looked at each other. I decided to keep walking with my head up high and a smile and not acknowledge them. I probably should have said hi right? Or is that weird to say Hi to the family that you dated their son then he was the one to call it off. Yeah awkward. I have moved on and it has been for the best. I hope the best for them they all looked great. Anways I bought this adorable thing at this cute shop on main street. Good thing it wasn’t there last year because I would have spent my money there. It is a cute little thrift shop with new and old clothing for girls. I got this cute necklace thing to hang all my necklace’s on. I’m pretty excited. It was 30 percent off to. I love saving who doesn’t. I love deals they are the best way to go. So I felt good for buying it. Ha ha after we decided to go back for lunch and chill at Ashley’s place.

It was a good weekend down in E-town with some friends seeing a couple old friends and saying hi to my old roommate Tc who is now married. So exciting. It was fun to see their married apartment.

You know when your driving and it consist of one or more hours you just tend to lose yourself in the nature around when driving seeing the mountains, houses, animals, other cars, tree’s. I am always amazed of the beauty that surrounds us. we really do live in a pretty state. I tend to listen to my Taylor Swift CD and enjoy the ride back home to good home sweet home in Salt lake.

Thanks ashley for letting me stay over at your place for a night!! your the best ;) thanks. 

Adventure accomplished.

Festival.10k finished.movie night.friends love.driving.relaxing

getting my nails done.

Girls afternoon. 
it was fun after the race. I met up with two of my good friends and we schedule an appointment to get our nails done at 3:30. It was way fun. We were able to catch up while pampering ourselves. I do admit i haven't gotten my nails professionally done before. It was worth it and they look way cute. Everyone at work loved them same with my family. Even at work cashing customer's out I looked at people's nails..funny right. It made me very observant. I love them! They are suppose to last 3 weeks and then you go back in and they fill them.....but again money would add up in this process lol so I guess we will see how these 3 weeks go with them;) Everyone once in awhile i think going to a day spa and pampering yourself. Is very nice. Especially when we get caught up in work and school we tend to forget to relax. :) well got to go to work now;) ha ha ha
Thanks Caitlin and Alisha for a fun afternoon.
                   The 3 ladies Nails look great! 

5k Race for the Cure

Race for the Cure 2011. go runnnners. go walkers. ;)

Pretty sure this is one of my favorite 5k that I enjoy doing. I always feel like I am helping a good cause which I am. My mother and I both registered yesterday and picked up are awesome t-shirts to wear for the run. Richard my little brother also decided to do it with us It was funny he had a sleep over at our neighbor’s and stayed up late and came home early in the morning to get ready before we left. He looked exhausted lol. We left around 7:40. Found a great parking spot. And walked to wear the race begins which was downtown in front of the Delta Center. If you haven’t done this race before you must do it next year. There are always so  many people and it is an amazing thing to participate in. Of-course I brought my camera to take pictures of the event. Enjoy! I’m glad my mom and brother did it this year with me. First year I did it with my good friend Whitney Second year I did it with my older brother this year mom and younger brother. I love it and love them! Its been fun! 

our stylish attire for the run ;)
me and mom =  twiner's.

happy were leaving home to go downtown. Look at those sleep eyes.

waiting for the race to begin

running shoes. gotta have those. dang it no cowgirl boots ;)

running for our grandma. my mom's mom who passed away with cancer. Love you always Grandma!

2011 Babbbbyyyy! yeah! accomplished.

lookin good before the race starts.

waitin by car got lost to many people. lol

go team: Grandma Carol.

 we all finished the race. I'm so proud of my brother and Mom!!

 I love this picture above. My little brother after the race when we got home. He was so tired from his lack of sleep at his friends sleep over. Ps- If you do a race the next morning I don't think it would be the best idea to have a sleep over....just saying. Lesson learning for Richard. ha ha! I just had to take a picture. He was so deep into getting some rest. He slept for 2 1/2 hours after the race. Good thing he caught up on his lack of sleep after the race. ha ha ha love yeah richard!
Next year register for the Race for the Cure 2012 ;)

night at golds.

You know those moments when your in “your so called own world” I Was at Gold’s Gym tonight with my mom. I was in the gym area where they do fitness classes. I was doing jump ropes. Then all of a sudden this guy behind me was talking to me and asking where I got the jump rope. I didn’t know he was talking to me then finally I realized he was. I guess I was just so in tune with my jump roping skills ha ha. I said it was mine then I was so kind to let him borrow it when I went into the ladies room to finish my work-out.
It was funny.

Then I was in the ladies room doing sit-ups and arm weights. I kept seeing these 4 guys walk by. I thought they were looking for someone. One of them waved so I waved back (being nice again). Then he came back again…but it was funny because then it was my mom and I in the ladies room he was right by the doorway. He asked my name. I of course don’t talk to stranger lol so I told him my name was Susie he told me his. Then he asked my age I said 20 and he was 21. He started telling me how cute I was. then my mom……was like Hi I am her Mom. Then he was like Oh. Well you have a great night bye. It was funny my mom and I both laughed. If he was cute I would have paid more attention and would have talked to him lol.

But nope the bling bling earrings in his ear had to go. I just don’t think those are attractive in guys. I'm not judging or anything, I just think girls should wear them not guys. ha ha my opinion. 

oh the joys of free agency ;)

dog wash.

it was so nice today! 
I loved the warm weather and the nice cold breeze as well then it makes it not to hot but just right. After work I had a 3 hour break in the afternoon then I had to go back to work at 5:30-close 
so...............

I decided to lay out in my backyard and enjoy the weather.

I let out the family dog. Her name is Lily she is a black lab.

alright I admit I am not much of a dog person. but it has grown on me.

i just hate when they lick then you get all slimy and gross other then that I think dogs are great.

It was funny I put a pink blanket in the middle of the grass and Lily the dog laid right in the middle of it...so where was i suppose to lay ? it was funny i laughed then had her move over.

she enjoyed listening to some tunes on my ipod and we both took a snooooze.

then my little brother got home from school.

we both decided to give Lily a wash and that is exactly what we did.

it was fun. now she is clean and spotless what for one day.

ha ha. gotta love dogs.

(ps I will put up pictures on this blog of my brother and I washing lily) just haven’t figured out out to get pictures of the ipod lol )

lost glasses.

Fact: I can’t find my glasses. uhhhh.

I think that is so frustrating when you just can’t find something you need. I have been needing my glasses for the past 3 days. I have looked everywhere. I even cleaned my room to make sure I didn’t miss a spot. But nope nothing no glasses. So this is the last pair of contacts in my eyes. And they hurt. But yet I can’t wear my glasses cause I can’t find them and I don’t want to be blind. So I wear my contacts that hurt my eyes. Perfect. I guess I needed to order new contacts today. Yes that is what I’m going to do.
love your eyes. I am so grateful that I can see with my glasses and contacts it is great. In the future I want to do the lasez eye surgery. 

But tell then my lost glasses & my old contact pair will do ;) ha ha hope i find my glasses sooooon.