Meet Mike

Meet the man I am going to marry.

• Age 22 (approximately 27 days older than me)
• Majoring in Neuroscience at BYU, going into Dental or Medical (still deciding)
• 6' 3" :)
• Attractive
• From Springville, Utah
• Went on his mission to Russia
• Cellist, Soccer player, Volleyball player, Pianist, excellent singer...
• Loves all things chocolate, going out to eat, swimming, guitar hero, iphones, and learning new things
• Hates being hot, shopping, rude people and traffic
• We met through a mutual friend (who is now very proud of introducing us)
• He is patient (which is a quality someone needs if they are going to marry me)
• Comes from a great family
• Magnet to little kids and loooves playing with them
• Sometimes timid and quiet when around a big group of people (opposites attract right?)
• Makes me laugh and laughs at my lame jokes
• Most importantly he wants to get married in the temple and raise a family in the church

Here's to starting my life with an amazing man! November 17 can't come soon enough

When I was little...

• I thought I was pregnant, because of a food belly. I was so worried my parents would disown me.
• I thought sex consisted of a man and woman in bed. That's all.
• My biggest worry was getting home from school in time for Arthur
• I would lick my lips to the death because I wanted natural "red" lips
• I thought bunions were normal and would make fun of my friends for not having bunions on their feet.
• I thought menstrual periods were non-stop - 24/7. So glad that's not the case

"Every true genius is bound to be naive." :)

     -Friedrich Schiller

Two-Zero-One-One

I've done this for a few years now and I thought I'd continue the tradition...

This past year was an unforgettable one with memories that I will cherish forever. Rather than bore all of you (or the 2 people that actually read my blog), I'm going to do a year in review with pictures :)

In 2011 I have....

Spent numerous hours completing art projects for my minor. Here is one of the projects...I replicated a Kandinsky painting. 

Visited one of my good friends in the hospital after she gave birth to baby Emmett

Spent hundreds of hours laughing with this chicka while we lived together Winter 2011 semester.

Taken my first drawing class and completed this sucker for the final project. 

Gone on a weekend trip to Vegas with some friends.

Spent some time with Alex and his sister up in Idaho one weekend. And also took this high quality photo.

Been in one of my best friend's wedding. Also, said goodbye to my longtime friend & roommate, Linsey for a year and a half.

Said goodbye to my family for a few months while I lived in Europe.

Visited Sydney in Paris with Brittany before I headed over to England.

Been amazed by the size of the Eiffel Tower

Seen this infamous painting in real life (see first photo)

Traveled across the pond over the England and fell in love instantly.

Met these amazing folks (along with others) and had a blast exploring Europe with them.

Waited in a 7 hour line to see a Wimbledon match. Oh, and also tried the amazing strawberries and cream :) 

Visited the lovely Ireland (also fell in love with Irish people.)

Seen Wicked in LONDON :) 

Worked with these amazing people and gained a greater appreciation & knowledge for Interior Design.

Spent my last few days in England with my mum & sis. Unforgettable memories.

Made a pit stop on my way home from  Europe in Houston to visit my family.

Rolled a 3-wheeler on a cabin trip with some friends. (Picture taken BEFORE the traumatic experience)

Gone to conference with some old friends.

Attended my first Murder Mystery while having my voice completely gone. So fun.

Ditched a date to go to a BYU game with one of my best friends.

Volunteered at the Utah Food Bank with my co-workers.

Celebrated Brittany's birthday with life-long friends.

Annnd last but not least, my family and I gave my parents a makeover for one of their bathrooms. Thanks to Laurel and Kevin's handyman skills, it turned out really awesome!

Here's to another great year! Bring on 2012 :)