...and all that Jazz!

Saturday brought two groups of my friends together. After a few delays, we all were finally able to meet up for bowling. I wasn't able to bowl, largely in part to my bad wrist. Instead I played Ms. Pacman!



After bowling, we got ready to go dancing. What else?
Unfortunately, Suzi and Aline weren't able to join us for dancing.



DJ Juggy is always so good to us! My legs are still sore from dancing that night!



The highlight of the night had to be the fact that we were dancing 5 feet away from Jazz players Deron Williams and Ronnie Brewer. They were also there with a player from the team that they played that night, Chris Paul. They wouldn't let us take pictures, but we were able to sneak this picture of DWill's legs...

Another night out

Just another night out with some of my friends. We got some cotton candy for the ride and I found a random hot sauce packet in the vehicle.



Then, of course, we danced the night away. This is seriously my favorite workout! DJ Juggy was very good to us and played lots of fun music!



I've got to find something better to wear out dancing. I'm tired of wearing the standard jeans and a top...

Random Thoughts

Wendy and Traci have gotten my quite addicted to So You Think You Can Dance this summer. I've always liked this show, just not really ever had time for it.
Now I've become obsessed.
My favorite is Katee despite the fact that she had a really bad attitude in Vegas.

Last night, my mom called right as Katee and Twitch were about to do their contemporary. Inwardly I fought with myself, I love talking to my mom and I miss her so much, but... but... Katee! Twitch! Contemporary!

Family won out.
I answered the phone.

We're talking, making plans for her birthday dinner, talking about her being in Portland, etc.

Meanwhile Twitch is dancing to one of my favorite Duffy songs with Amy Winehouse. Is making out really called dancing? Wow! I wish someone would kiss me like that.
But wait, no... Is that Amy? This girl is much healthier looking and much prettier. That's right, her name is Katee.

Torn between watching the dance and listening to my loving mother, my brain was pulling apart.

Again, family won out.
I shut my brain off to the dancing and focused on my mother.

I missed most of the dancing sadly, but luckily I was able to find it on YouTube.
For your viewing pleasure...


Good, right?

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I've never really given much thought to what Pop'rs were before. I've seen the term around the internet, but didn't think too much of it. Yesterday I realized them for what they are: Awesome! I don't really have a problem eating fruits and vegetables, I love them! However, if you are struggling with getting enough fruits and veggies in your diet and with eating healthy, you really out to find out about Pop'rs too. They sound awesome! I've gotta try them too!

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That's all for my random thoughts at the moment...
Carry on!

Song of the day - Black & Gold

This probably isn't a very typical thing, but have you ever listened to a song that just makes you want to dance? Perform?

This happens to me sometimes. Lately, Black and Gold by Sam Sparro has been putting the dancing itch in me. By dancing, I mean performing. I can almost see the choreography unfolding on the stage. I need to get into a dance class.

Take a listen, does it make you want to dance too?


Black and Gold - Sam Sparro
If a fish swam out of the ocean
And grew legs and they started walking
And the apes climbed down from the trees
And grew tall and they started talking

And the stars fell out of the sky
And my tears rolled into the ocean
Now I'm looking for a reason why
You even set my world into motion

'Cause if you're not really here
Then the stars don't even matter
Now i'm filled to the top with fear
That it's all just a bunch of matter
'Cause if you're not really here
Then i don't want to be either
I wanna be next to you
Black and gold
Black and gold
Black and gold

I looked up into the night sky
And see a thousand eyes staring back
And all around these golden beacons
I see nothing but black

I feel a way of something beyond them
I don't see what i can feel
If vision is the only validation
Then most of my life isn't real

'Cause if you're not really here
Then the stars don't even matter
Now I'm filled to the top with fear
That it's all just a bunch of matter
'Cause if you're not really here
Then i don't want to be either
I wanna be next to you
Black and gold
Black and gold
Black and gold
x2
[http://www.wowlyrics.com/]

Weekend recap.

Alright, I've put it off all day. Here comes the weekend recap...

Friday night I watched the Jazz pull off a win over the Lakers with an old friend and talked the night away.

Saturday was the W.O.W. (Women On Water) class. In preparation for the upcoming trip to Lake Powell, Steph, Lisa and I went to this class to be a better help to my dad with the boat.

Steph, Me, Lisa wearing out W.O.W. hats

Me concentrating on backing up the boat.

Yeah, I backed that up!

Saturday evening I decided to take the rest of the day for myself. I got lots of personal stuff done and enjoyed a very relaxing evening.

Sunday was Mother's Day, as you should already know. We went up to Darin's parent's in Layton for dinner.

*A quick thing that made my day*
"Yuck to the onions, yuck to the pickles, I give my pickles to Amy!" - Adam

Mother's Day balloons I'm assuming...

Out in the backyard...

My camera batteries died shortly after taking this video so most of the pictures we took are on my mother's camera.

Here is the video of my mother opening the gift from me and my siblings.
-An explanation of the video-
Steph and I decided to record her opening her gift because of the card. We happened to find the perfect card for her at the Hallmark store. It was a card that plays "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" by Gloria Estefan when opened. My mother is a huge Gloria fan so it was such an awesome find. We knew she'd dance when she heard the card so we knew it needed to be recorded. The clothes and shoes were all from American Eagle. The mascara we got her is More Than Mascara by Estee Lauder.

Sunday evening produced a major wind storm that knocked over an awning on the back porch and a completely sleepless night for me.

...and now I'm back to another beautiful week!

Weekend recap.

Another weekend has come and gone. As usual, I can't help wondering how I spent my time because the weekend just flies by. Thats what my weekend recaps are for, a chance to reflect.

Friday I went out with some people I don't normally hang out with, Nicole, the guy she's dating and their friends. We went out to Rodizio for dinner. Now, I'm not a huge fan of eating most meat. I'm not a vegetarian, I'm just a picky eater. My first experience with Rodizio wasn't great so I wasn't thrilled that thats where we were going to eat. However, this time was much better, no pink chicken!

After playing Wii at Chaz's house, we went to the Sky Bar because it was one of their friend's last night working there. Chaz caught me in the eye with corner of a menu and now there is a cut on my eyelid! The best part was the token old-guy-loner that was asking everyone to dance. He even offered $5 for a dance! We all had a good time dancing, despite the fact that I wore the absolute wrong shoes for dancing. My feet were dying by the end of the night, but Phil was a good sport and gave me a piggy back. So Friday was a pretty fun night.

Saturday, my friend Rosa and I went downtown to mess around with her new camera. Her camera is awesome, I totally want one. We had a fun little photoshoot and got some pretty good photos out of it. Here are a few pictures from the shoot. See the rest here.

After the photoshoot, I went to my dad's to catch up on some TV on DVR. I'm not going to lie, I love watching TV. Between three jobs and personal stuff, I don't have a lot of time for it these days. So on the weekends when Lisa's kids are away with their dad, I have to go spend a few hours watching all of my shows. I finally got to watch The Office, ANTM, Lost and Ghosthunters. For some blasted reason, the DVR didn't get One Tree Hill or Grey's Anatomy. Sad, but I have little time to dwell on it. Back home, Traci and I had a little mini girls night with some good snacks and watched a movie.

Sunday, Traci and I had a little shopping adventure. First we went to get pedicures, thats always a relaxing time. Then we visited two malls and shopped the day away. I got a lot of fun stuff for the spring and summer. I'm so thrilled that the weather is warming up so that I can start wearing it. I tried to add most of it to Kaboodle, so feel free to check out my list of things that I have. Also, I was incapable of deciding on sandals to buy, so help me choose by voting here.

.Stuff I Have. by triplyksis

My weekend definitely went by too fast, can't wait for the next!