Her Name is Rio...

This past weekend I went to Vegas with a few friends. We had lofty goals for the weekend-- tickets to two shows, time for swimming and bronzing our beautiful bodies, shopping, scoring, mastering the slots and blackjack tables, and eating and laughing like no other.

Friday night we totally scored free tickets to Le Reve-- a Cirque-de-Soliel type of aqua show that was great. I was impressed by strength and physiques of the cast. (Notice how I did not say that I loved their rock hard bodies and have never seen a more beautiful bootie than that on the leather speedo wearing men?)

Saturday we slept in, lounged by the pool, shopped at the outlets, and then headed off to Tony n' Tina's Wedding at The Rio-- which I am convinced is a brothel in disguise. By the way the "free" entertainment there is NOT family friendly. Seriously, the girls are prancing around dressed in lingerie dancing to "Sexyback!" It was just sad. Anyway, I thought the show was great-- not the free show, the paid one! It is about Tony and Tina's wedding were the audience plays the part of their guests. Personally, the best part of the whole thing was the wedding singer and dancing-- mostly because I was able to do the chicken dance, AND sing along to Sweet Caroline. I would've made Neil proud! After the show went headed back to the hotel and spent some time at the casino.

Sunday we got up and headed home. It was a great weekend full of fun and laughter. I am so thankful to have such great friends! I believe the weekend was such a success not because of what I did, but because of who I was with. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for such a great time!

~B

I am Regressing

Movie Reviews

So, apparently, my blog is meant to read by those in love with Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers. I should be a bit offended, or at least motivated to improve my writing level, but, let's be honest here, I am in love with Hannah, and have you seen the Jonas Brothers? I have no qualms (how's that for a junior high vocabulary?) meeting the reading needs of those in their tween years-- especially when it seems that we have so much in common.

Oh, I am just a wee bit pathetic....

~B

Wednesday's Wisdom

Hi! Hope that everyone's week is going well. I can't believe that we are almost half way through June--- and it was only 60 degrees today. Crazy! So, during this past week I have noticed a few things:

1. Going to bed just 20 minutes earlier makes all the difference. I only hit snooze half as many times this morning before finally realizing that I wasn't tired anymore. I think I might try that again tonight :). However, one thing that doesn't change, no matter how much sleep I get, is my need to be left alone for about 30 minutes when I get to work. If you need to know what happens if I don't get my 30 minutes just ask my team. It isn't a pretty site.

2. I love my new hair. New hair makes you-- well, at least me-- forget the past and start fresh.

3. Watching the Bachelorette this summer is going to be my saving grace. I love Deanna's freak out this past week. This is high class TV, people. I am rooting for the single dad-- I can't remember his name, but man, he is HO-OT! Check him out on Mondays.

Well, that's about it. I wish life was a bit more exciting right now, but am also grateful for the peace and quite for as long as it lasts.

Enjoy your week!
B

24 Is The New 34

Mom went in for her fourth chemo treatment this past Wednesday, and we found out her new CA-125 count is down to 24-- well within the normal range! So, while the chemo is still kicking her trash, it is also kickin' cancer's trash, too. I can't say enough about how grateful I am to the doctors that have been taking care of my mom. I know that Heavenly Father has had a hand in every step of her treatment. I also owe a huge shout out to my family. I don't know what life would be like right now if it weren't for my dad and my two sisters. If you are ever sick you will want those three by your side. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

~B

Wednesday's Wisdom on Thursday

Ha! You thought I forgot, huh? Nope, just got busy and didn't have time until now to write. So, this week's wisdom is little epiphanies I have had over the past few days.

1. Making my bed daily motivates me to keep the rest of my bedroom-- and home, for that matter-- clean. Kim, my sister, can back me up on this one. It just seems that a made bed invites cleanliness. I feel guilty throwing clothes on the floor when the bed is made. Oh, on a side note, I also learned that a made bed is more inviting than a unmade bed. I tend to sleep better when I crawl into a made bed.

2. I make a dang good banana bread. I really don't know what got into me. I haven't made anything without the assistance of good ol' Betty Crocker for years-- yes, years. But, this past Monday I finally used those frozen bananas that had been sitting in my freezer for the last, oh, 2-3 months. The result was fabulous. I got the recipe from the Food Network. Heaven bless Sandra Lee and the rest of the gang!

3. Celebrating an other's success helps you to forget your own failures. I have had a few failures over the past few weeks, and knowing that I have friends that succeed where I have failed, gives me hope that someday I will also succeed.

There you go-- your weekly dose of wisdom :)! Man, that sounded really arrogant. Sorry. Hope you all have a good week. I know I will-- I get a new hairdo tomorrow. Snaps for new hairdos!

Hasta-
B

Tagged

By a good friend, nonetheless. I am not one to normally do these things, but I also hate to be a party pooper, so, Emily, here you go.

FIVE RANDOMS

What I was doing ten years ago today:
1. I had just completed my fifth day at the MTC.
2. Trying to learn Spanish.
3. Realized that one of my roommates it the MTC was just slightly psycho.
4. Missing my family.
5. In the midst of this all, I was just starting to realize what I had gotten myself into, and how blessed I was to be there.

Five things on my to-do list today:
1. Change my sheets (I just bought new ones.)
2. Do laundry--ugh.
3. Go visit my family.
4. Wash my car. (That didn't happen.)
5. Blog :).

Snacks I enjoy:
1. Chocolate dipped ice cream cone. Yum!
2. Wheat Thins.
3. Cottage cheese withs LOTS of salt 'n pepper.
4. Nibs. You know, those bit size licorice things.
5. Sliced apple.

Things I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off my debt and my family's debt 'cause for a while there I was living like I was millionaire.
2. Buy a house(s).
3. Tithing
4. Travel--Italy, London, Spain, even China, although I won't eat their food.
5. Donate to cancer research.

Places I have lived:
1. Pleasant Grove, Utah
2. SLC, Utah
3. Jackson, WY
4. Bronx, NY
5. Bellflower, CA

In the spirit on maintaining friendships, I am choosing to NOT tag anyone else. How do you like that!? :)

Wednesday's Wisdom

I have realized this past week that keeping up with Wednesday's Wisdom is a bit of an ego blow. It is really sad when you realize that, over the course of one week, you really don't have a lot to share. My life can't be that routine and predictable, right? Eh, maybe it is. Oh, well. I did, however, managed to dig deep this week and come up with three things worth sharing.

#1. I bought three new CD's this past week or so, and all are worth a listen to if you have time. The "Old 97's" have a new CD out. I LOVE it. They have a rockabilly sound to them and great lyrics. Track number three, "No Baby I" is my current fav. Check 'em out-- www.old97s.com. I also purchased Madonna's new CD and the Leona Lewis CD. Nothing like a little "Hard Candy" followed up by "Bleeding Love" to make the hour drive to my mom's fun.

#2. Ponds Daily Face Cleanser pads are heaven sent. I love them! I used to be a soap and water girl when washing my face, but these pads have made washing my face so much easier and leaves my skin silky smooth.

#3. Went on a date this past week. Best date, in oh, let's say, a month or so. The man was a complete gentleman-- opened all the doors, paid for everything, laughed at all my jokes, didn't expect anything in return. I definitely see myself going out with him again. Who is the mystery man you ask? Well, he is the only man for me these days-- my dad! Lesson learned here is that if you are ever in doubt of how special and amazing you are, come and see my dad. Better yet, see your own. Dads make the best dates ever. :)

Hope that you all have a great week. Talk to you later!
~B