Help International

Most of you know I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Fiji over two years ago with my high schools Habitat for Humanity club.  Ever since then, I've had this enormous love for service.  Lately, I've been searching for random programs that go abroad to serve.  Then I came across www.help-international.org.  This program was actually started though BYU, but accepts people from across the country.  You can choose to serve in the following places: Uganda, Guatemala, El Salvador, Fiji, Rwanda, Kenya, Belize and Zambia.   They don't have a specific focus for example... building houses, rather they go there to help the community with many different things such as, teaching english, orphanage support, construction projects, public health, etc.  This is something I would LOVE to do during a summer.  Now I just need to find someone that will do it with me **ahem Stephanie!** and convince my parents to help with the financial part of it :)

Decision Making

I'm sure that I am not the only person who has wasted a year or more in college.  Deciding on one major then switching again and again.  I think I have FINALLY chosen a major.  I don't want to waste any more of my time in school than I have to.  I have chosen Dental Hygiene and since BYU doesn't offer it, I'll finish my prerequisites  needed for the program and I will then be applying next year about this same time to the Utah College of Dental Hygiene.  I knew that ever since I traveled to Fiji that I wanted a career service oriented.  I'm telling you, nothing is more satisfying then helping those in need.  I know I won't be doing the type of service I did in Fiji with this major, but I will be helping people keep their teeth and bodies healthy.  Now I just have to pray that I'll get through the science courses.  YIKES!

"If you seek happiness for yourself you will never find it.  Only when you seek happiness for others will it come to you."

Favorites

1. Scarves

I've never been a fan of scarves until this winter.  They not only keep you warm, but they're a great way to add spice to an outfit.  I just recently bought a black and gold scarf from Express that I'm currently IN LOVE with.

2. Boots

I love the winter because I get to pull out all my boots.  Lately, my favorite have been the crocheted uggs.  I've never been the biggest fan of uggs, but with these there are two ways to wear them.  High, or folded over low... I found red ones at Forever Young.

3. Pureology

I'm really picky when it comes to hair products.  Even though pureology is pretty expensive, it's well worth the money.  Their products are amazing!  My favorite is the shampoo and conditioner.  It's got the minty smell and leaves your scalp tingling.

4. Amika Straightener

This past summer I bought an Amika straightener and instantly fell in love.  Not only because it's red leopard print but because of how my hair looks after.  It leaves your hair looking silky and with the small 1 inch you can easily use it to curl too.  I used to have a chi, but there is no comparison.  The chi fried my hair.  I highly recommend an Amika Straightener.

5. Vests

For those of you that didn't know, I used to work at Buckle.  I continue to enter their store on what seems to be a daily basis.  They always have the cutest vests.  They're a fun way to dress up a boring long sleeve shirt.

6. Can Can

For Christmas I got Paris Hilton's Can Can perfume.  I've never been a fan of her scents until now.  It's got a sweet but subtle smell.

7. Acrylic Nails

Sorry for the horrible picture.  I tried to find a cute picture online, but I thought mine looked the best.  I've been going to this same lady for years.  She can do a double fill (like the picture below with blue and white) and she's an amazing artist.  If you're ever in town, let me know!  I'll make you an appointment :)

8. High Heels

For those of you that really know me, you know I love to wear high heels.  Yes, I probably have one too many pair, but I can't resist.  It's even hard for me to find guys I like to date because they HAVE to still be taller than me when I throw on a pair of heels.  Here's a pair I recently bought at the Buckle (of course!)...

9. Golds Gym

This past summer my mom bought me a golds gym pass and I try to go as many times during the week as I can.  I go to the worlds largest Golds in Provo, Utah and it's got just about everything you could need.  For Christmas I got a personal trainer and I can't wait to get started!

10. Jazz

Sure it hasn't been the best season for the Jazz so far, but I'll always enjoy watching the games.  They've had a hard time keeping everyone healthy this season as well.  I don't think we've played with the full starting line up once.  Carlos Boozer has been a BABY and missed his 20th game in a row tonight.  HELLO -- trade him!

Thanksgiving in Maui!

It was so much fun to be with the whole family this past week for Thanksgiving.  I've missed my parents and Kurtis so much since I've been out of the house.   When we first showed up, it was raining and after looking at weather.com it said that it was supposed to rain ALL week.  We were all pretty disappointed but knew to make the best of it.  HOWEVER, it didn't rain one drop after that first night.  It was over all a PERFECT week.  Ryan, Cortnee and I even got to stay an extra two days because our flight was cancelled due to some broken parts.  United paid for us to stay at the Hyatt. . .can't complain.  The only bad part was that we arrived at about 8 am on Monday morning meaning we had to rush straight to school.

Here are some pictures from the week...

They had a machine by the pool (like at build a bear) and Katelyn made a dolphin and they named it Maui.  How cute.

Kurtis and I at the Luau!

Worlds cutest nieces!  Whitney and Katelyn

The newlyweds. . . Cortnee and Ryan

Cute little Whitney and I

Kurtis and I at the pool.  The water was FREEZING btw.

aww. Father Daughter

College Fiasco

You don't need to tell me I'm horrible at updating my blog.  I already know I am.  College is SO much fun and I'm learning so much.  I love my apartment and my two beautiful roommates.  Speaking of which, guess who is coming with me to Tokyo in MAY!? YAY, my roomies!  I had my cousin Stephanie and some of her family over a while ago and that was such a blast.  I am super excited though because when they come, I won't be in school so I'll be the one showing them around and playing with them rather than being stuck in the house doing homework.

Now, if you know me, you know I love to take pictures.  A blog update just isn't complete with out new photos.

Maura and I in the suite at the Kelly Clarkson concert!

Kelly Clarson and Reba

After the concert.  LOVE HER.

Julie and I both have all sports passes so we've been going to the games and cheering on our own cougars.  Then Cosmo was running right past us and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to have a picture with him!

Yep, I'm not going to complain we have some pretty decent seats.  Except my new friend in one of my classes says he has SECOND row.  Not fair.

NEON DANCE!  We went to the Neon dance at studio 600 at the very beginning of the school year.  I think the best part was dressing up! :P

Love you all.

Moving In!

I can't believe that Summer is already over and I start school TOMORROW. Scary. This past weekend I took what felt like a million trips from my car up three stories to my apartment. I can't complain too much though. It was a great work out. Here are pictures of the place. . .


The Kitchen. . .


The living room. . . (I want to go buy some decorations!)


Make up section!


Angle #1



Angle #2. . . And yes, I am Mormon and going to BYU. Don't mind the Buddha's I'm just basically half Asian.

Summer Love

Wow, it has been over two months since I've updated so I say it's about time.

This summer has been relaxing but fun at the same time. Here are some pictures of fun events from this summer. . .

Amanda and I being crazy at walmart around 1 am


Tie Dying T-shirts on the 4th


American Idol Concert!
By the way-- I support our hometown David Archuleta but I think Cook definitely deserved to win!


Stephanie and I at the Kellie Pickler Concert!!
"Girls- aren't we lucky to not have settled for those LOSERS in our past??" -Kellie


Yay! Ryan and Cortnee got married last Saturday at the beautiful Salt Lake Temple

Cute little Katelyn playing in the grass at the temple

Cousins!

Katelyn and Uncle Kurtis

What a cute little flower girl!?

Okay, YES I caught the bouquet and my mom started screaming. She now thinks she's going to be planning another wedding next summer. I keep telling here theres no way I'm getting married at 19 but she still thinks it's going to happen. BLAH.