Today I want to share some new insights to my life.
First, I am now a semi-dedicated runner. I know this because today, while it was snowing, and in inches of snow, I laced up my little sneakers and went running. I now know that even in icky weather I want to go on a run, so I am now semi-dedicated. I like it. Especially running in the cold because a) I don't sweat very much in the first place, so then I don't sweat at all, and b)it feels so good to breathe in the cold air-it's SO refreshing. However, running IN THE SNOW is hard. It's like snowshoeing, you have to PICK UP your legs and place them instead of just move along.
Oh and, running with my new ipod is awesome. Thanks mom and dad; you're the BEST!
Second, I can't remember what I was going to say here because I just watched a preview for The Back Up Plan and almost died laughing at one part, and am now so distracted I don't remember what this thought was going to be.
Third, I do not love sitting really close to the screen at the movies. It makes me nauseous.
Fourth, I do not make a very convincing liar. I wonder why this is, because I have a lot of practice trying, and used to be quite good at it.
Fifth, I remember what the second was. I hate snow when it just SITS there, but when it's falling gently in large fluffy flakes, especially at night, I love it. It's so romantic and beautiful and feminine...all things I love. And so I can't help but fall in love with snow a little more each time it falls gently.
That's all.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Christmas Wish List
1. Ultimate Dream: for someone to pay for my trip to London.
2. An ipod. Nothing fancy. the smaller, the better, but one that I can use to run with, so I can get an arm band, and so then I can control it from my car.
3. A polaroid camera...and the money to support the habit.
4. A hand held mini steamer. I hate ironing more than anything, and simply don't do it. So this will help me look less sloppy.
I would also love any fun kitchen gadgets. Like new measuring spoons or cups that feel really solid- you know? and maybe I would LOVE a cake decorating set...pipes and tips and stuff...that's all. I know most f this isn't feasible. So otherwise, I like books. and movies. and plane tickets. and travel books. and plane tickets. and pretty pictures to hang in my house/room. and plane tickets. Love, amy.
2. An ipod. Nothing fancy. the smaller, the better, but one that I can use to run with, so I can get an arm band, and so then I can control it from my car.
3. A polaroid camera...and the money to support the habit.
4. A hand held mini steamer. I hate ironing more than anything, and simply don't do it. So this will help me look less sloppy.
I would also love any fun kitchen gadgets. Like new measuring spoons or cups that feel really solid- you know? and maybe I would LOVE a cake decorating set...pipes and tips and stuff...that's all. I know most f this isn't feasible. So otherwise, I like books. and movies. and plane tickets. and travel books. and plane tickets. and pretty pictures to hang in my house/room. and plane tickets. Love, amy.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
So it's no longer November...That doesn't mean I can't be grateful...
Right now, I am grateful for a few things:
1. Meagan-I am happy she is back. I love that sometimes, I get the most inspirational perspectives and thoughts about life from her. And she always lets me complain but has nice things to say about everyone.
2. Sunny Days-today I got my car washed-yay! it's clean.
3. Baking-I am attempting to make this cardamom bread I made with my roommate Julia, but I am not nearly as good in the kitchen department as she is...It's been rising for 4 hours and still isn't double...
4. But along the same lines, I bought cookie cutters today and am making sugar cookies to help myself feel better.
5. I also watched The American President, which is one of my favorite movies of all time. It always makes me happy.
6. Opinions-I am glad I have them, and that people around me do too, it makes for more delightful conversation.
7. Being able to participate in giving tree and sub for santa programs. They MAKE the holiday season for me (outside of baking and making paper snowflakes)
8. Optimism-it is a blessing to be an optimist, I must say. I think it's because I come from an optimistic group of people. Those in my family always looking on the bright side-thank you.
1. Meagan-I am happy she is back. I love that sometimes, I get the most inspirational perspectives and thoughts about life from her. And she always lets me complain but has nice things to say about everyone.
2. Sunny Days-today I got my car washed-yay! it's clean.
3. Baking-I am attempting to make this cardamom bread I made with my roommate Julia, but I am not nearly as good in the kitchen department as she is...It's been rising for 4 hours and still isn't double...
4. But along the same lines, I bought cookie cutters today and am making sugar cookies to help myself feel better.
5. I also watched The American President, which is one of my favorite movies of all time. It always makes me happy.
6. Opinions-I am glad I have them, and that people around me do too, it makes for more delightful conversation.
7. Being able to participate in giving tree and sub for santa programs. They MAKE the holiday season for me (outside of baking and making paper snowflakes)
8. Optimism-it is a blessing to be an optimist, I must say. I think it's because I come from an optimistic group of people. Those in my family always looking on the bright side-thank you.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
some thoughts from yesterday and today
advice for my neighbor: If you don't like the way I'm piling the snow as I'm shoveling it because "It's making my nice snowy yard look dingy and unattractive with the random piles" everywhere, then YOU shovel the snow on my driveway.
advice for the lady in the library sitting next to me at the table: You should maybe go into the bathroom to nurse your baby. Even though you have one of those stupid shields, I STILL KNOW what you're doing and even though we're at BYU it's still annoying and innapropriate. Especially since about 30 feet away is a womans bathroom with a couch in it. GO IN THERE. gross.
advice for you, stupid customer: Telling me that another store will do something dishonest just makes me want to call my boss and tell on them, because I am THAT mature. It doesn't make me want to do it for you. It also makes me want to tell you that you are a bad person and dishonest. And sometimes, I do tell you.
advice for Martin Scorsese: You should please make more cool movies like the departed with a more acceptable rating so I can feel good about watching them. Because...dang.
advice for you, my friend: Listen to my advice. I PROMISE it would be good for you.
Love, amy.
advice for the lady in the library sitting next to me at the table: You should maybe go into the bathroom to nurse your baby. Even though you have one of those stupid shields, I STILL KNOW what you're doing and even though we're at BYU it's still annoying and innapropriate. Especially since about 30 feet away is a womans bathroom with a couch in it. GO IN THERE. gross.
advice for you, stupid customer: Telling me that another store will do something dishonest just makes me want to call my boss and tell on them, because I am THAT mature. It doesn't make me want to do it for you. It also makes me want to tell you that you are a bad person and dishonest. And sometimes, I do tell you.
advice for Martin Scorsese: You should please make more cool movies like the departed with a more acceptable rating so I can feel good about watching them. Because...dang.
advice for you, my friend: Listen to my advice. I PROMISE it would be good for you.
Love, amy.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
I have been thinking...
about what to do with my life. Any suggestions?
I think I am ready for a career change- maybe a 9-5 something or other. One where I can take weekends and holidays off. One where Saturdays are days you go in to the office only if you're a freak. OR maybe it's just time to go to graduate school.
That being said, any suggestions? I don't have any particular care where I go, only don't know where to begin. And the GMAT is hard. I hate math. Why is it necessary to solve for x? Isn't that a little high of an expectation for someone not even into business school? Let's just be real here, folks. And why does it matter if the provided information is enough to solve the problem. Somehow I always seem to come up with an answer.
By the way, I am lately very much enjoying the balmy summer evenings. Taking walks with friends is my favorite past time. Isn't it great?
I think I am ready for a career change- maybe a 9-5 something or other. One where I can take weekends and holidays off. One where Saturdays are days you go in to the office only if you're a freak. OR maybe it's just time to go to graduate school.
That being said, any suggestions? I don't have any particular care where I go, only don't know where to begin. And the GMAT is hard. I hate math. Why is it necessary to solve for x? Isn't that a little high of an expectation for someone not even into business school? Let's just be real here, folks. And why does it matter if the provided information is enough to solve the problem. Somehow I always seem to come up with an answer.
By the way, I am lately very much enjoying the balmy summer evenings. Taking walks with friends is my favorite past time. Isn't it great?
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Found another lovely little story...
Enjoy! (again, no spelling or punctuation changes have been made. I just think it feels more fun this way.)
The Sick Animals of Kingsport Hill
Once in a city near Kingsport Hill lived a farmer and his wife and 3 children on thier farm they had 2 horses, 3 ducks, 4 geese and 5 pigs Thier mother liked the pig they called Elanore the most because he had a good appetite and she feeds him well one day Elanore ate to much and she got very sick
A doctor lives on Kingsport Hill. So they took Elanore to see the doctor. The doctor said that Elanore would be very sick for a ling time and would have to stay with him the family sadly left. When they got home theire cow was in the pig pen and had aten some of the pigs food and the pigs were gone!!! Two months later the cow got sick and the doctor said that the pig had died the family sobbed and the mother panicked the same thing happened with the cow Betsy. Was the doctor killing theire animals?
The End.
The Sick Animals of Kingsport Hill
Once in a city near Kingsport Hill lived a farmer and his wife and 3 children on thier farm they had 2 horses, 3 ducks, 4 geese and 5 pigs Thier mother liked the pig they called Elanore the most because he had a good appetite and she feeds him well one day Elanore ate to much and she got very sick
A doctor lives on Kingsport Hill. So they took Elanore to see the doctor. The doctor said that Elanore would be very sick for a ling time and would have to stay with him the family sadly left. When they got home theire cow was in the pig pen and had aten some of the pigs food and the pigs were gone!!! Two months later the cow got sick and the doctor said that the pig had died the family sobbed and the mother panicked the same thing happened with the cow Betsy. Was the doctor killing theire animals?
The End.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
i dream about...
a room that has a few things:
doesn't it look fun to be in that room? There would also be a frieplace, because let's face it. It's cold outside. and fires are nice.
doesn't it look fun to be in that room? There would also be a frieplace, because let's face it. It's cold outside. and fires are nice.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
This is funny. You should watch it.
While on our ward Summer Activity, we watched this little video one night on my friend Meagan's iPhone. It is funny. Watch, and laugh.
My Parents...
...make me laugh. hard.
A few minutes ago, this is the conversation they had.
Mom: "There's only one lot left over in Da Vinci." (a subdivision near our house)
Dad: "Oh"
M: "They're expecting to close this weekend."
D: "That's nice. Then you'll stop pestering me about moving there."
M: "It's okay. I'll just wait until you die, and then buy one for myself."
Ha hahaha haha!
Here's to you mom and dad. You are too funny!
A few minutes ago, this is the conversation they had.
Mom: "There's only one lot left over in Da Vinci." (a subdivision near our house)
Dad: "Oh"
M: "They're expecting to close this weekend."
D: "That's nice. Then you'll stop pestering me about moving there."
M: "It's okay. I'll just wait until you die, and then buy one for myself."
Ha hahaha haha!
Here's to you mom and dad. You are too funny!
Monday, June 08, 2009
It's Time!...
For me to buy a new car...Well, soon. I've nearly got the down payment I want. Here's what I'm leaning towards: 
The Nissan cube. AAAGGH! I can hardly stand how much I love it!
And, it has so many features that I want standard.
I was really loving the yaris-but it's standard features are way lame, and I don't feel like it's worth it, quite frankly.
Then I thought the Insight was pretty cool, because I've been in love with the idea of a hybrid anything since I was like, 12. And since it's the hybrid for everyone...right? But, I don't know, becuse it seems kind of lame also...
My last option I think is the Scion Xb... It's cute, and I like it I think...
What do you think? I need help. Buying expensive things is intimidating.
I don't want just any car, otherwise I would probably buy a civic or a corolla or a bug (no offense if you own any of these cars) and I know they're nice cars, but I want a car that looks and feels fun! So tell me what you know about these cars, and if you have any other suggestions. PLEASE!???
The Nissan cube. AAAGGH! I can hardly stand how much I love it!
And, it has so many features that I want standard.
I was really loving the yaris-but it's standard features are way lame, and I don't feel like it's worth it, quite frankly.
Then I thought the Insight was pretty cool, because I've been in love with the idea of a hybrid anything since I was like, 12. And since it's the hybrid for everyone...right? But, I don't know, becuse it seems kind of lame also...
My last option I think is the Scion Xb... It's cute, and I like it I think...
What do you think? I need help. Buying expensive things is intimidating.
I don't want just any car, otherwise I would probably buy a civic or a corolla or a bug (no offense if you own any of these cars) and I know they're nice cars, but I want a car that looks and feels fun! So tell me what you know about these cars, and if you have any other suggestions. PLEASE!???
Friday, May 08, 2009
Europe...in a nutshell
Okay, so Europe was awesome. After the first hour. After my luggage came, it got even better. Sarah and I did lots of fun things, and you can read about them on her blog, because I don't like doing double work...So, without further ado, here are some of the photos I took (and that was only like, 100 anyway).
Okay, so Europe was awesome. After the first hour. After my luggage came, it got even better. Sarah and I did lots of fun things, and you can read about them on her blog, because I don't like doing double work...So, without further ado, here are some of the photos I took (and that was only like, 100 anyway).
Okay, so Europe was awesome. After the first hour. After my luggage came, it got even better. Sarah and I did lots of fun things, and you can read about them on her blog, because I don't like doing double work...So, without further ado, here are some of the photos I took (and that was only like, 100 anyway).
Monday, April 06, 2009
Here. safe. At least...
My first hour in France was not my favorite, let's be honest. I didn't know my sister couldn't met me at baggage claim, so I started freaking out internally when Ididn't see her, but we had made plans just in case, so that was fine. I mean, I know I'm a grown up girl, and I can handle myself. But still, it's a little scary. Then I sat and waited, and waited, and waited for my luggage, until the carousel stopped moving, and every bag had been claimed. But, I was hopeful that maybe it would come. But it didn't. My luggage had not come off the plane, or was being sifted through or something as I was waiting. This, by the way is the luggage I took:
Not exactly conspicuour nor easy to lose, but whatever.
Then, since I couldn't see my sister and had no luggage, I thought I would try to call her. Only I didn't yet have any euros, so I tried to use my credit card (the only one I brought, the only one I have) but they said they couldn't verify the billing address so I couldn't complete my call. Well, I lost it. So by the time I made it out to the area where Sarah actually could meet me, I was totally crying. I'm sure I looked super pathetic in day and a half old traveled in wrinkly clothes, crying.
However, I will say it was a happy reunion, because I was never so happy to see her in my whole life! I have missed her a lot, and it is nice to be here with her.
She helped me get back into baggage claim, since I couldn't find the desk before, and I walked through the whole process with an agent, they told me I had 100 euros to spend and give the recipt to Air france, sine I had nothing. So I did. I bought a skirt and shirt, and dress, so two ouftits. Not bad. But annoying, none the less.
HOWEVER, they called this morning (thank goodness, because two nights of dreaming about changing clothes and all the things I can never replace was enough) to say they found my bags, and I am so excited. They're bringing them today, which is why I am blogging, because now, I have to be here for them to bring them. But I can definitely think of worse things to be doing with my time right now.
Not exactly conspicuour nor easy to lose, but whatever.
Then, since I couldn't see my sister and had no luggage, I thought I would try to call her. Only I didn't yet have any euros, so I tried to use my credit card (the only one I brought, the only one I have) but they said they couldn't verify the billing address so I couldn't complete my call. Well, I lost it. So by the time I made it out to the area where Sarah actually could meet me, I was totally crying. I'm sure I looked super pathetic in day and a half old traveled in wrinkly clothes, crying.
However, I will say it was a happy reunion, because I was never so happy to see her in my whole life! I have missed her a lot, and it is nice to be here with her.
She helped me get back into baggage claim, since I couldn't find the desk before, and I walked through the whole process with an agent, they told me I had 100 euros to spend and give the recipt to Air france, sine I had nothing. So I did. I bought a skirt and shirt, and dress, so two ouftits. Not bad. But annoying, none the less.
HOWEVER, they called this morning (thank goodness, because two nights of dreaming about changing clothes and all the things I can never replace was enough) to say they found my bags, and I am so excited. They're bringing them today, which is why I am blogging, because now, I have to be here for them to bring them. But I can definitely think of worse things to be doing with my time right now.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Face to Face
So...
BILLY AND ELTON ARE COMING IN CONCERT!!! Angie, her mom, sister and sister-in-law and me and mom are going! November 20th at the Delta Center! I'm so excited! It will be so much fun!
And, I leave in 4 days, which means right now I should be packing, and finishing preparing for all the things I need to do at work before then. But I'm not. Right now, I'm watching Two Weeks Notice with Ang. I love this movie! And we worked on packing earlier, so really, I'm doing good.
BILLY AND ELTON ARE COMING IN CONCERT!!! Angie, her mom, sister and sister-in-law and me and mom are going! November 20th at the Delta Center! I'm so excited! It will be so much fun!
And, I leave in 4 days, which means right now I should be packing, and finishing preparing for all the things I need to do at work before then. But I'm not. Right now, I'm watching Two Weeks Notice with Ang. I love this movie! And we worked on packing earlier, so really, I'm doing good.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Since I'm procrastinating...
Guess what came last Friday?
Wouldn't it be nice if this were inside?
Not that I have anyone to get it from, but still...
I have looked at the Tiffany website to see what I will use my giftcards on, and am a little disappointed. I think I will save them to see what else I can come up with. Unless they have something else at the store that I love and cannot see online...that I can somehow afford. I guess it will be a surprise.
I am the QUEEN
Of procrastination, that is. Because today is my last day off (besides Sunday, which is super busy) before I leave I should be doing laundry, packing, and I don't know, maybe taking a shower, and in general being productive.
So far what I've completed to leave:
made a list of what to pack
set some of it aside
started laundry
thought about it a lot
watched some episodes of Robin Hood (Thanks Meagan, I promise I'll finish it and give it back to you before I leave!)
So, instead of adding to the actual productive side of this list (you know, action items such as COMPLETED ANYTHING), I have spent the last hour at least reading blogs and watching youtube videos. Megan (otherwise known as the Specialist, since she is the bra specialist at our store) has been telling me about this hilarious video for weeks and trying to get me to watch it. So since I have so much to do today, I decided it was time to finally watch this video. Now, if you don't have 9.5 minutes to watch this video, watch at least the first two minutes (the intro and beginning of the closet) and then minutes 7-9, her makeup application ("I powder very,very good...a line, a black line"). Because quite frankly, if that's ALL you need to make you look good, then I am inspired.
Even though the majority of this video is her different outfits, they are amazing. Her commentary, though, is my favorite. "The neckline of this dress is what really makes it amazing. It looks good on me, and my figure...I swept my hair up on the sides, to accent the dress." Now I know where glamour shots got ALL of their tips.
It's just funny. And I love that the outfits are just what people are wearing now, except, updated...same looks, different fabric.(And, now I know what my mom did to look so great in the 80's!)
The opera was awesome...
As I get access to more pictures, I'll post some. But I have to say, it was hilarious, and so much fun. And it was so fun to go with so many different friends, and I was way happy to finally get Angie to do something with my friends from the ward. I think she's always afraid of hanging out with my church friends because she thinks they'll judge her, or preach to her or something...I don't know. But now she knows their nice, and fun, and cool (like me). But it was so fun, and now she won't be as unlikely to come hang out with me if I'm with them. (yay!!!!)
Apparently, I (love) parentheses...they just add a certain something to a sentence, don't you agree?
So far what I've completed to leave:
made a list of what to pack
set some of it aside
started laundry
thought about it a lot
watched some episodes of Robin Hood (Thanks Meagan, I promise I'll finish it and give it back to you before I leave!)
So, instead of adding to the actual productive side of this list (you know, action items such as COMPLETED ANYTHING), I have spent the last hour at least reading blogs and watching youtube videos. Megan (otherwise known as the Specialist, since she is the bra specialist at our store) has been telling me about this hilarious video for weeks and trying to get me to watch it. So since I have so much to do today, I decided it was time to finally watch this video. Now, if you don't have 9.5 minutes to watch this video, watch at least the first two minutes (the intro and beginning of the closet) and then minutes 7-9, her makeup application ("I powder very,very good...a line, a black line"). Because quite frankly, if that's ALL you need to make you look good, then I am inspired.
Even though the majority of this video is her different outfits, they are amazing. Her commentary, though, is my favorite. "The neckline of this dress is what really makes it amazing. It looks good on me, and my figure...I swept my hair up on the sides, to accent the dress." Now I know where glamour shots got ALL of their tips.
It's just funny. And I love that the outfits are just what people are wearing now, except, updated...same looks, different fabric.(And, now I know what my mom did to look so great in the 80's!)
The opera was awesome...
As I get access to more pictures, I'll post some. But I have to say, it was hilarious, and so much fun. And it was so fun to go with so many different friends, and I was way happy to finally get Angie to do something with my friends from the ward. I think she's always afraid of hanging out with my church friends because she thinks they'll judge her, or preach to her or something...I don't know. But now she knows their nice, and fun, and cool (like me). But it was so fun, and now she won't be as unlikely to come hang out with me if I'm with them. (yay!!!!)
Apparently, I (love) parentheses...they just add a certain something to a sentence, don't you agree?
Friday, March 20, 2009
FORTNIGHT!
Did you know that a fortnight=two weeks? I didn't know that. I am excited though, because in 1 fortnight, I will be in Paris with my lovely sister, Sarah, having a fantastic time and doing all kinds of delightful, lovely, wonderful things! Like, shipping, and walking, and taking wonderful photo-op photos and meeting attractive french policemen (I hope). YAY! 
I have a confession though. I had to start packing today. Some may say it's a little early, but to these few I say "pshaw!" because I am a chronic over-packer and in order to attempt to prevent that Ang is helping me start a list and to coordinate cute outfits that re-use things. So off we go!
I have a confession though. I had to start packing today. Some may say it's a little early, but to these few I say "pshaw!" because I am a chronic over-packer and in order to attempt to prevent that Ang is helping me start a list and to coordinate cute outfits that re-use things. So off we go!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Besides some AMAZING purple gloves, Angie also gave me this collection of delightful cupcake recipes for Christmas. So yesterday, when we were making cupcakes, we decided to to try one out.
I didn't think we could do it because it involved the words "stiff peaks" "double boiler" and "baker's chocolate." But we did it! It took a lot of beating, mostly on Angie's part. But it was fantastic. Also, as a side note, I made some amazing buttercream frosting. I look forward to many more baking adventures!
I didn't think we could do it because it involved the words "stiff peaks" "double boiler" and "baker's chocolate." But we did it! It took a lot of beating, mostly on Angie's part. But it was fantastic. Also, as a side note, I made some amazing buttercream frosting. I look forward to many more baking adventures!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Angelina Lucille DeMarco
AKA my BFF. The Coolest Girl EVER!
This is Angie.
First, you should know that her family is ITALIAN. Which automatically makes us friends. Thus, her super cool name (try saying it out loud).
Next, you should know that we met working at Victoria's Secret, and although we kind of hated each other at first. Probably because I had JUST been promoted to a manager, and since we're both leader types, we butted heads a lot. But we were destined to be friends, because she still remembers the shirt I was wearing when we met, and it was my favorite. Orange and white striped. So cute.
Angie and I also share a few loves: amazing colors and colored tights. An incredible love for shoes and also we are kindred crafty girls. We love to paint and we love things that are just girly enough without being too icky girly. Not to mention our love for Chicago (the band), Neil Diamond and our upcoming adventures to see Elton and Billy together!
Angie was a store manager for Zumiez, and now she works at a bank (boring!) but it's good for her, because she is also going to school to become a counselor for wayward teens.
We have a few problems. For instance, Angie likes cats. She had one when we lived together. And it was fat. But it was okay, because I love Angie, even if I hate cats. She also has a thing for boys who are way too young for her, although we've progressed, and they are now at least legal adults.
She is super bossy. She's making me put how she loves snowboarding and guitar, even though I think it's cool. It's a big part of who she is.
Now, questions.
What is your favorite food to eat?
Really good question. Cheese pizza or grilled cheese. (Ang is a vegetarian)
What is your favorite thing we ever did together?
When we went to california and ate crepes for nearly every meal.
What is your favorite pair of shoes?
my purple blazers: they're beautiful.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
I'd go to Europe. for pleasure: Italy.
But if I were going for humanitarian work: Africa.
What is your dream job?
To help troubled teens become more awesome. Everyone needs someone to talk to.
We have a lot of fun together. Today we had a picnic at the park and did cartwheels and handstands, went on a tandem bike ride, went swinging, and right now we're making some really amazing cupcakes.
Pretty much anything we do together is guaranteed to make a good time. Thanks Ang!
One Year Later
Today is my one year anniversary in my job. I've been with the company for almost five years now, but exactly one year ago I took over my little store with all it's struggles. I am happy to say it was a good year, and we made a lot of progress. A year! It went so fast, divided out into weeks, months, quarters and seasons...too many floorsets and events to count. Too many weeks (well, I guess 52) of worrying about payroll and the schedule, and all that it takes to make the store run...the time flew...Here's to another year! (with maybe some changes in the future?)
Monday, March 16, 2009
AAAAHHHH...
Today was inventory.
Thank GOODNESS it is over. Although now I just wait for the results. I love and hate inventory. It is so time consuming. It takes about 10 hours of my time to do inventory, but that's after about 20 hours of prep. It is just tedious! I feel sorry for these people:
because at least I only have to do it twice a year, and it's my product that I care about. So really, I don't have it so bad. And I love the inventory team that comes to my area, the supervisor is great, and at least they have a sense of humor.
That's all.
Thank GOODNESS it is over. Although now I just wait for the results. I love and hate inventory. It is so time consuming. It takes about 10 hours of my time to do inventory, but that's after about 20 hours of prep. It is just tedious! I feel sorry for these people:
because at least I only have to do it twice a year, and it's my product that I care about. So really, I don't have it so bad. And I love the inventory team that comes to my area, the supervisor is great, and at least they have a sense of humor.
That's all.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
I do have a crush:
On someone who hardly knows me. Because every time I try to talk to this person, nothing I want to say every seems good enough. It's awkward, I'm hardly ever without words.
We'll see. I'm borderline obsessed(okay, that's a strong word) because everyone knows he is one of the greatest guys. But I really just first want to be great friends with him!
It seems like a have a thing for people in public servant type positions, because I seem to remember the time I had a crush on THE CHP also...
I just have a thing for them. I don't know what it is. But also, more for people who are nice. I like nice people. And people who are fun. I'm a nice person. I think I'm fun. So hello, let's get together nice, fun, humorous boys! I am so very glad I had this idea. See you soon!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
In case you didn't know, I have short hair.
Although, I don't know who I'm kidding. I'm pretty sure the only people that read this are pretty close by or cut my hair for me, so it's really no surprise. But I haven't had pictures really. So here are some from facebook (classy, I know).
The top picture is most recent (yesterday) when I gave our enrichment "lesson" for the Birthday of the Relief Society. I am growing out the bangs so I don't want to shave my head while in europe.
And today, I rediscovered two (count them 2!) crushes...hmmm, both still single. (yay!).
The top picture is most recent (yesterday) when I gave our enrichment "lesson" for the Birthday of the Relief Society. I am growing out the bangs so I don't want to shave my head while in europe.
And today, I rediscovered two (count them 2!) crushes...hmmm, both still single. (yay!).
Monday, March 09, 2009
Or...
NOT, because mother nature has it in for me...and I can't plant the flowers I bought to plant or enjoy the sunshine like I want to.
My BFF (love that word. Not really. It's just funny.) Angie, and I were going to have a picnic, but of course, it was cold and began to snow, and snowed more, and then snowed again today...simply, mean.
Also, I went country dancing with some (pseudo)friends (okay Heather, that was for you...because they are almost for real friends now) and I have not had so much fun in a long time. It was such a delight to be learning something new and doing lots of twirling. You feel very feminine. It's fun. Next time: boots, hat, and some sort of country outfit...maybe. It might take some warming up to do. If you never have, and you live in the Provo area, you should go. Because it's fun and there are LOTS of super cute guys that ask you to dance :)
My BFF (love that word. Not really. It's just funny.) Angie, and I were going to have a picnic, but of course, it was cold and began to snow, and snowed more, and then snowed again today...simply, mean.
Also, I went country dancing with some (pseudo)friends (okay Heather, that was for you...because they are almost for real friends now) and I have not had so much fun in a long time. It was such a delight to be learning something new and doing lots of twirling. You feel very feminine. It's fun. Next time: boots, hat, and some sort of country outfit...maybe. It might take some warming up to do. If you never have, and you live in the Provo area, you should go. Because it's fun and there are LOTS of super cute guys that ask you to dance :)
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Spring is in the air
...even though it's only the beginning of March.
I am so excited! I love spring and summer, because I love the sun, and being outdoors and all the colorful sights, and all the sounds and smells of the spring.
For the past few mornings I've been woken up at around 7:00 because the lovely little birds in the rafters of our house start singing. But I don't even mind. It is a delight to hear them.
This is what my tulips look like RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE (okay, just the pot on the right...but soon like the pot in the middle).
Also, one of my friends and I are going to the Opera on March 20th with a bunch of girlies and I am so excited, that I am wearing this fantastic necklace and am getting all dressed up, because any occassion to make life more memorable...I am on the train!
I love blossoms. My room even looks like a fantastic garden right now...So I know this is a little bit redundant, but just in case you need to know, peonies are my favorite.
I am so excited! I love spring and summer, because I love the sun, and being outdoors and all the colorful sights, and all the sounds and smells of the spring.
For the past few mornings I've been woken up at around 7:00 because the lovely little birds in the rafters of our house start singing. But I don't even mind. It is a delight to hear them.
This is what my tulips look like RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE (okay, just the pot on the right...but soon like the pot in the middle).
Also, one of my friends and I are going to the Opera on March 20th with a bunch of girlies and I am so excited, that I am wearing this fantastic necklace and am getting all dressed up, because any occassion to make life more memorable...I am on the train!
I love blossoms. My room even looks like a fantastic garden right now...So I know this is a little bit redundant, but just in case you need to know, peonies are my favorite.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
And the Winner is...
THE PELICAN RESORT AND SPA AT NEWPORT BEACH
So excited to go and spend some time here being pampered. Looking forward to seeing you sunshine! Love, amy.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Angels of Excellence
So, remember a long time ago, and I was super stressed out because I can't say no and I was doing so much stuff for work?
Well, it's okay because my company (heart) loves me!
Every year, Victoria's Secret runs a recognition program for store managers, co-managers etc. Based on store performance throughout the year in all possible categories, the top 102 store managers, something like 10 District Mangers 2 or 3 Regional Managers get to go on a kind of retreat with the EVP's and attend seminars and classes that are oh-so-motivational and also get pampered. Be excited because this year, when I totally had 4 weeks and 75 spots to gain I ended #101. That's right ladies and gentlemen! This year from April 20-24th I will be enjoying a fantastic getaway courtesy of the company that loves me and my store. But I am also VERY excited for the goody bag. Coach, Kate Spade, Tiffany, Dooney and Bourke are all awesome contributors to goody bags from years passed. Maybe since it's a lean year for many companies the goody bag won't be as awesome, but you won't find me complaining. I am happy to be with a company that appreciates and recognizes effort-on all levels.
Where AOE was last year: The Hotel Coronado
And the year before: Bacara Resort and Spa
Yes, thank you, I WILL stay a week at a spa/resort like one of these and enjoy the sunshine, special treatment and hobnobbing with all the VIP's. Thanks very much!
Well, it's okay because my company (heart) loves me!
Every year, Victoria's Secret runs a recognition program for store managers, co-managers etc. Based on store performance throughout the year in all possible categories, the top 102 store managers, something like 10 District Mangers 2 or 3 Regional Managers get to go on a kind of retreat with the EVP's and attend seminars and classes that are oh-so-motivational and also get pampered. Be excited because this year, when I totally had 4 weeks and 75 spots to gain I ended #101. That's right ladies and gentlemen! This year from April 20-24th I will be enjoying a fantastic getaway courtesy of the company that loves me and my store. But I am also VERY excited for the goody bag. Coach, Kate Spade, Tiffany, Dooney and Bourke are all awesome contributors to goody bags from years passed. Maybe since it's a lean year for many companies the goody bag won't be as awesome, but you won't find me complaining. I am happy to be with a company that appreciates and recognizes effort-on all levels.
Where AOE was last year: The Hotel Coronado
And the year before: Bacara Resort and Spa
Yes, thank you, I WILL stay a week at a spa/resort like one of these and enjoy the sunshine, special treatment and hobnobbing with all the VIP's. Thanks very much!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Don't be Concerned, I'm all grown up now...
THE TURKEY NAMED MOLLY
*Note, no spelling corrections have been made.
Once upon a time there was a turkey named Molly. Molly was a new turkey. She was almost one. There was another turkey her age. Her name was Mollery. Mollery and Molly's names almost sounded alike. So every turkey thought they were twins. But they were not. They were only best friends. But one day Mollery got turkeynapped! Molly had no more friends. But on her birthday she got turkeynapped. And then the people who turkeynapped her killed her. The same people that turkeynapped Molly were the same ones that turkenapped Mollery. And they killed her too. Two months later Molly's and Mollery's mother's had new baby turkeys and they soon forgot all about Molly and Mollery. Molly's sisters name was Mallery. Mollery's sisters name was Mandee. And they were happy. Then Mollery's father was Thanksgiving dinner. Mollery's mother got married to another turkey. The other turkey family ten kids. The first, Megan, the second, Mekcenna, the third Max, the fourth, Richard, the fifth Ashly, the sixth, Amy, the seventh, Randy, the eigtth, Kevin, the ninth Wesley, the tenth Syidney.
The End
As you can see I had some concerns as a child.
1. I was terrified of getting kidnpped as a child. I used to think about it CONSTANTLY.
2. I was pretty sure that if I ever got kidnapped, my family would forget about me pretty quickly and not concern themselves with me at all.
3. I was a little obsessed with killing things.
4. I loved to separate my sentences, and also to use excessive commas.
This is not the only story I wrote about animal-nappings. Not even close. Nor is it the only one about Thanksgiving being the cause of torn apart families...hmm.
But as my mom and I were cleaning out the "office" in the basement and sorting through old papers we found this. We were nearly dying of laughter, and I really did laugh so hard I cried. It was hilarious. Maybe if you're well behaved, I will someday share my story about potatoville. But only if you're lucky.
*Note, no spelling corrections have been made.
Once upon a time there was a turkey named Molly. Molly was a new turkey. She was almost one. There was another turkey her age. Her name was Mollery. Mollery and Molly's names almost sounded alike. So every turkey thought they were twins. But they were not. They were only best friends. But one day Mollery got turkeynapped! Molly had no more friends. But on her birthday she got turkeynapped. And then the people who turkeynapped her killed her. The same people that turkeynapped Molly were the same ones that turkenapped Mollery. And they killed her too. Two months later Molly's and Mollery's mother's had new baby turkeys and they soon forgot all about Molly and Mollery. Molly's sisters name was Mallery. Mollery's sisters name was Mandee. And they were happy. Then Mollery's father was Thanksgiving dinner. Mollery's mother got married to another turkey. The other turkey family ten kids. The first, Megan, the second, Mekcenna, the third Max, the fourth, Richard, the fifth Ashly, the sixth, Amy, the seventh, Randy, the eigtth, Kevin, the ninth Wesley, the tenth Syidney.
The End
As you can see I had some concerns as a child.
1. I was terrified of getting kidnpped as a child. I used to think about it CONSTANTLY.
2. I was pretty sure that if I ever got kidnapped, my family would forget about me pretty quickly and not concern themselves with me at all.
3. I was a little obsessed with killing things.
4. I loved to separate my sentences, and also to use excessive commas.
This is not the only story I wrote about animal-nappings. Not even close. Nor is it the only one about Thanksgiving being the cause of torn apart families...hmm.
But as my mom and I were cleaning out the "office" in the basement and sorting through old papers we found this. We were nearly dying of laughter, and I really did laugh so hard I cried. It was hilarious. Maybe if you're well behaved, I will someday share my story about potatoville. But only if you're lucky.
Monday, February 23, 2009
I'm Sorry...It's just because I'm bored. You don't have to read this, or even look at it...But I want to do it.
BOLD IT IF YOU'VE DONE IT.
1. Started your own blog. Before most people, but only recently ever posted.
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band (not like how this is meant I think, so no.
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea-how COOL would that be? That's a new goal.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch-working on it, not doing well.
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France and been disappointed.
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Ran a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice -it's WAY too expensive.
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied-well, since I don't have a house or car payment, yeah, it's good.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted No. eww.
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater So, so sad that they're disappearing.
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone. Only one, but in about 20 places. And a STUPID bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox MORE THAN ONCE.
89. Saved someone’s life. Not that I know of, but it's a nice thought.
90. Sat on a jury. Want to SO bad!
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake Gross, I know.
97. Been involved in a law suit. No Comment.
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
1. Started your own blog. Before most people, but only recently ever posted.
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band (not like how this is meant I think, so no.
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea-how COOL would that be? That's a new goal.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch-working on it, not doing well.
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France and been disappointed.
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Ran a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice -it's WAY too expensive.
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied-well, since I don't have a house or car payment, yeah, it's good.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted No. eww.
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater So, so sad that they're disappearing.
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone. Only one, but in about 20 places. And a STUPID bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox MORE THAN ONCE.
89. Saved someone’s life. Not that I know of, but it's a nice thought.
90. Sat on a jury. Want to SO bad!
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake Gross, I know.
97. Been involved in a law suit. No Comment.
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
Saturday, February 21, 2009
It's time you get to know me...
I was talking with a friend the other day about all the things you can post on facebook, and how people are putting up "25 random things",and she was saying that's what her blog is for. Well, I agree, this is such a good place to do that! So, if anyone is reading my blog, here are some things you should know about me, or may just find ineresting. Or then again, you may not.
1. I love school. So much that I wish I was still in school, but have no idea what to keep studying.
2. I want to go to graduate school, but I feel like it would be wasteful to go if I'm not 100% committed to something, and I just don't know what to do!
3. I love peonies, so if you ever want to send me flowers, those are my #1 choice.
4. I am trying to be a better person.
5. I wish all my family lived somewhere else so I could move. I want to live anywhere else, but want to be near my family.
6. Obviously, I love my family.
7. I love my friends too, they are like more family.
8. I love headbands (see below)
9. I cannot wink, or whistle, and I have only recently learned how to somewhat snap.
10. I love hearts. Perhaps this is because my birthday us Valentine's Day, or maybe I am just fortunate.
11. I am so lucky that Jeff and Heather make cute and fun kids, because I enjoy playing with them.
12. I am very fortunate I think that all my siblings are fun to be around.
13. I love to shop. There, I said it. Even just for groceries!
14. I wish I could really paint.
15. I still want to be an archaeologist or art restorer when I grow up.
16. I love my job alot. But sometimes think I don't want to be there forever, or even in the same field forever.
17. I have been skydiving, but not bungee jumping and want to go very bad.
18. I don't think of myself as a picky eater, but it was recently brought to my attention that I am NOT a "like everything girl." I don't like olives, or mushrooms, or fish or any ocean dwelling animal, or strange parts of animals like tongue, or anything. So yeah, I'm somewhat picky. But if it's necessary to be polite, I will eat them.
19. I can sleep anytime, anywhere. Really. It's a blessing and a curse.
20. I also cry at the stupidest things. Like commercials, or the "sad" parts in comedies, like House Bunny or Baby Mama.
21. I like star trek the next generation. But I could not tell you if something was in clingon or what species some alien is, or what the # of the ship is. I just like to watch it okay?
22. I LOVE to write in my journal, like it's a therapist and I am pretty specific about the journals I write in. I like to carry them with me everywhere I go so that when the mood strikes, I can write.
23. I'm pretty convinced that someday, someone will discover my hidden skill and make me rich and famous for it. It will happen one day, when I least expect it, and I still don't know what they'll discover. But it will be awesome.
That's all for now. I just thought you should know.
Because I feel like my life is mostly an open book, but just in case you didn't know these things, now you do.
Just some things you should know.
1. I love school. So much that I wish I was still in school, but have no idea what to keep studying.
2. I want to go to graduate school, but I feel like it would be wasteful to go if I'm not 100% committed to something, and I just don't know what to do!
3. I love peonies, so if you ever want to send me flowers, those are my #1 choice.
4. I am trying to be a better person.
5. I wish all my family lived somewhere else so I could move. I want to live anywhere else, but want to be near my family.
6. Obviously, I love my family.
7. I love my friends too, they are like more family.
8. I love headbands (see below)
9. I cannot wink, or whistle, and I have only recently learned how to somewhat snap.
10. I love hearts. Perhaps this is because my birthday us Valentine's Day, or maybe I am just fortunate.
11. I am so lucky that Jeff and Heather make cute and fun kids, because I enjoy playing with them.
12. I am very fortunate I think that all my siblings are fun to be around.
13. I love to shop. There, I said it. Even just for groceries!
14. I wish I could really paint.
15. I still want to be an archaeologist or art restorer when I grow up.
16. I love my job alot. But sometimes think I don't want to be there forever, or even in the same field forever.
17. I have been skydiving, but not bungee jumping and want to go very bad.
18. I don't think of myself as a picky eater, but it was recently brought to my attention that I am NOT a "like everything girl." I don't like olives, or mushrooms, or fish or any ocean dwelling animal, or strange parts of animals like tongue, or anything. So yeah, I'm somewhat picky. But if it's necessary to be polite, I will eat them.
19. I can sleep anytime, anywhere. Really. It's a blessing and a curse.
20. I also cry at the stupidest things. Like commercials, or the "sad" parts in comedies, like House Bunny or Baby Mama.
21. I like star trek the next generation. But I could not tell you if something was in clingon or what species some alien is, or what the # of the ship is. I just like to watch it okay?
22. I LOVE to write in my journal, like it's a therapist and I am pretty specific about the journals I write in. I like to carry them with me everywhere I go so that when the mood strikes, I can write.
23. I'm pretty convinced that someday, someone will discover my hidden skill and make me rich and famous for it. It will happen one day, when I least expect it, and I still don't know what they'll discover. But it will be awesome.
That's all for now. I just thought you should know.
Because I feel like my life is mostly an open book, but just in case you didn't know these things, now you do.
Just some things you should know.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Sunrise
I really wanted to blog about my favorite film ever. I think everyone should see it. I love it.
I was introduced to this film in a roundabout kind of way. For one of my senior seminars in Humanities I selected a class entitled "Film as Art" I thought we'd watch all kinds of independent films, maybe some crazy ones with wierd colors or obsessive ideas I don't know. It just sounded easier than the "Europe in the 14th Century" seminar I had just completed.
However, when the first day roled around and the professor handed out the syllabus the words "European Silent Cinema" caught my eye. But I stuck around, as pessimistic as I felt. We watched all kinds of films. Some were amazing (Metropolis, The Great Train Robbery, The Outlaw and his Wife etc.), some were not my favorites, so much so that I don't even know what they were called, and maybe because I slept through them. But my three favorites were later films, more story-lined and relatable. They are as follows: Sunrise, Nosferatu, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
Sunrise is by far the most beautiful, and most touching film, I totally love it. The music is beautiful, and you get so caught up in the story, you don't even realize that you have to read the title plates. It doesn't need them at all, however. It is easy enough to get caught up in the story and know what is happening without them. Here is a small clip. If you want to watch it, I own it and am more than happy to share. Because I just checked, and you can no longer get it at Kino. But you can also rent it from the Orem Public Library. I also encourage everyone to check out Metropolis. Pieces of the film were found in a Janitors closet of an asylum after World War II. Crazy. Enjoy!
I was introduced to this film in a roundabout kind of way. For one of my senior seminars in Humanities I selected a class entitled "Film as Art" I thought we'd watch all kinds of independent films, maybe some crazy ones with wierd colors or obsessive ideas I don't know. It just sounded easier than the "Europe in the 14th Century" seminar I had just completed.
However, when the first day roled around and the professor handed out the syllabus the words "European Silent Cinema" caught my eye. But I stuck around, as pessimistic as I felt. We watched all kinds of films. Some were amazing (Metropolis, The Great Train Robbery, The Outlaw and his Wife etc.), some were not my favorites, so much so that I don't even know what they were called, and maybe because I slept through them. But my three favorites were later films, more story-lined and relatable. They are as follows: Sunrise, Nosferatu, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
Sunrise is by far the most beautiful, and most touching film, I totally love it. The music is beautiful, and you get so caught up in the story, you don't even realize that you have to read the title plates. It doesn't need them at all, however. It is easy enough to get caught up in the story and know what is happening without them. Here is a small clip. If you want to watch it, I own it and am more than happy to share. Because I just checked, and you can no longer get it at Kino. But you can also rent it from the Orem Public Library. I also encourage everyone to check out Metropolis. Pieces of the film were found in a Janitors closet of an asylum after World War II. Crazy. Enjoy!
My Strengths
At work, we are trying to build strength based teams. Where we create our leadership teams based on strength partnering rather than weaknesses. Meaning, we find people who's strengths have what we need to work with rather than focusing on trying to improve their opportunities. This comes from the Strengths Finder system. So, yesterday, I did the strength finder online only to learn mostly what I already know. At least, however, now I think of them differently.
My five top strengths were:
Learner: I love to learn, more than whatever the result is, I love the process. No surpise, by the second week of summer break I was always ready to go back and wish I was still in school.
Achiever: I like competition, and I like to win. I have a constant need for achieving goals. It's quite irritating. I wish I could be happy we won a contest, instead of wondering when the next one will start, or be okay with second place. It's all or nothing. How annoying.
Intellection: I like the mental activity of thinking. Not that I'm thinking particularly great or wonderful thoughts, but that I enjoy reflecting on things and possibilities.
Activator: I like to start things. Lots of things. Once I make a decision, I like to act on it. Now. But I am not particular about seeing all things to completion, unless it's a contest.
Input: I like to add information to my collection of knowledge, however I can, and experience new things that add to my knowledge of the way things are.
Those are my strengths. I was curious about this after my boss spoke of it on a conference call, so I bought myself a copy before he gave me one. Sarah is going to take it, so I am curious to see what her strengths are. It's very interesting. If anyone is interested, I think the book is only about 14.95, and it's fun to see what strengths are hidden in your personality, and that they can be considered strengths instead of areas of opportunity. I love it.
My five top strengths were:
Learner: I love to learn, more than whatever the result is, I love the process. No surpise, by the second week of summer break I was always ready to go back and wish I was still in school.
Achiever: I like competition, and I like to win. I have a constant need for achieving goals. It's quite irritating. I wish I could be happy we won a contest, instead of wondering when the next one will start, or be okay with second place. It's all or nothing. How annoying.
Intellection: I like the mental activity of thinking. Not that I'm thinking particularly great or wonderful thoughts, but that I enjoy reflecting on things and possibilities.
Activator: I like to start things. Lots of things. Once I make a decision, I like to act on it. Now. But I am not particular about seeing all things to completion, unless it's a contest.
Input: I like to add information to my collection of knowledge, however I can, and experience new things that add to my knowledge of the way things are.
Those are my strengths. I was curious about this after my boss spoke of it on a conference call, so I bought myself a copy before he gave me one. Sarah is going to take it, so I am curious to see what her strengths are. It's very interesting. If anyone is interested, I think the book is only about 14.95, and it's fun to see what strengths are hidden in your personality, and that they can be considered strengths instead of areas of opportunity. I love it.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
I LOVE HEADBANDS!
The title really gives it all away. But as I have been procrastinating writing an update due to a lack of photraphic eveidence that I have, in fact, been up to something, I decided I do have something to post about. Headbands. Those in my immediate family know all too well my adoration for them. My wallet knows even better my love for them. I wouldn't even say it's that I love them. It's that they love me. They call to me, reach for me, and they fit so nicely on my head that it is, in fact, fate for me to have them.
With the recent change in dresscode at my work, we have been all but banned from wearing fun accessories (they have to be neutral and classic in appearance, or as my boss put it "pearlts or diamonds, take your pick") and my head is going through withdrawl. But as I got dressed to go to the store after work I was thrilled to put on a headband and decided to write this (or what it is now turning out to be) loveletter?
Dear Headbands,
I miss you, and your beauty. My head misses how you seem to hold it all together. I have tried to fashion you myself, but I seem unable to make you come to life like the professionals. Please forgive my disgrace, I will continue to strive in my efforst. love without end, Amy.
So, without delay, here is a collection of some I admire:*
But as I am posting pictures, I have an epiphany and realize it is not necessarily headbands alone but all good hair accessories that cause my heart to leap with joy! For example:
THIS!
THIS!
AND THIS!
**
I think sometimes, that I just love the femeninity of a hair accessory (besides a hat I suppose, but I mean really, they hardly count). It's something uniquely femenine, and no matter how modern or uber-sleek, it's romantic. And I love that.
*Please note this is a VERY selective collection, and in no way represents the scope of my obsessions. If you would like, I am available for lengthy discussions on the benefits and features of headbands and all they bring to the world.
**Also, I tried for almost a 1/2 hour to get this stupid picture in the right place, so oh well. I will never be able to look at this post without cringing now, and suddenly do not love this hairclip anymore.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A simple solution-just write it all away.
I suppose I'm blogging right now to help relieve some stress. I'm such a procrastinator (or an if-you-avoid-it-or-pretend-it-isn't-there-it-might-go-away-er). Which must be why even though I have so much to get done in the next three days I am writing here, especially since I haven't bothered to in so very long.
I really can't ever think of anything that seems important enough to write that anyone would care about. I do all of my hum-drum writing in my journal where I like to pretend that if someone is a descendent of mine they will care enough about the day-to-day concerns of my life or random musings.
Mostly I've been really stressed out lately and barely able to keep at a functioning level trying to be superwoman and do everything I need to at an exceptional level. I don't know where this came from (my mom or my dad) but I hate having to do anything that I can't do to PERFECTION. Which must be why I am so good at putting things off. But for the past month or so I have been running two stores and trying to keep all the associates and managers from stressing out completely and quitting on me. But I have to admit that trying to keep them motivated and "keep my cool" at all the seriously misguided things they do makes me want to lose my mind. I have to hand it to my boos though, he has been really supportive and understanding when I miss deadlines for paperwork. And even though it has been crazy, it has made me really appreciate the team I have and see that I am more capable than I thought.
I have to admit though, no matter how stressed out I get at work, I get so refreshed when I get to interact with my customers. They are so important to me, and every time I get to interact with a customer that wants to be there, and is having fun, I realize how much I love my job.
I am really excited because on Monday I leave to go to the Holiday brand conference. I love Holiday. Even though it seems like a lot of people in retail dread it because of the chaos and the pressure to make sales plans I thrive on it. Yeah, it's difficult to manage that much product and that increased amount of volume and traffic but it is so fun. busy=exciting! It's fun to talk to all the customers and know that I have an impact on their moment/day/week/holiday season or whatever influence I have. And that doesn't even have anything to do with all the fun things to look at and try and buy during holiday. Our company always has so many fun things we release during the holiday season and it's so girly and fun to be there.
And that right there is the reason I love to journal. I feel way less stressed. I am now more excited than anything. yay!
I really can't ever think of anything that seems important enough to write that anyone would care about. I do all of my hum-drum writing in my journal where I like to pretend that if someone is a descendent of mine they will care enough about the day-to-day concerns of my life or random musings.
Mostly I've been really stressed out lately and barely able to keep at a functioning level trying to be superwoman and do everything I need to at an exceptional level. I don't know where this came from (my mom or my dad) but I hate having to do anything that I can't do to PERFECTION. Which must be why I am so good at putting things off. But for the past month or so I have been running two stores and trying to keep all the associates and managers from stressing out completely and quitting on me. But I have to admit that trying to keep them motivated and "keep my cool" at all the seriously misguided things they do makes me want to lose my mind. I have to hand it to my boos though, he has been really supportive and understanding when I miss deadlines for paperwork. And even though it has been crazy, it has made me really appreciate the team I have and see that I am more capable than I thought.
I have to admit though, no matter how stressed out I get at work, I get so refreshed when I get to interact with my customers. They are so important to me, and every time I get to interact with a customer that wants to be there, and is having fun, I realize how much I love my job.
I am really excited because on Monday I leave to go to the Holiday brand conference. I love Holiday. Even though it seems like a lot of people in retail dread it because of the chaos and the pressure to make sales plans I thrive on it. Yeah, it's difficult to manage that much product and that increased amount of volume and traffic but it is so fun. busy=exciting! It's fun to talk to all the customers and know that I have an impact on their moment/day/week/holiday season or whatever influence I have. And that doesn't even have anything to do with all the fun things to look at and try and buy during holiday. Our company always has so many fun things we release during the holiday season and it's so girly and fun to be there.
And that right there is the reason I love to journal. I feel way less stressed. I am now more excited than anything. yay!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Upcoming...
Well, I suppose promises of more frequent posts are not binding. However, as I am living at home for a few weeks, I thought I should take advantage of the internet access and post something. The trouble is, I can't think of what to post.
Nothing interesting is taking shape or has happened, except for at work, where things have a tendency to stay right on the verge of overwhelming. I seem to just stay afloat most of the time, with bouts of success interspersed with moments of frustration. Overall, it's really going quite smoothly, and I find myself sometimes surprised at the level of things I am able to handle.
But, since nothing really exciting is going on now, I guess I'll update on my plans for upcoming adventures...
I am very excited because in about a month I get to go to our national brand conference to see what our holiday will look like. I've been looking forward to going to brand conference for years. It was always so exciting to see my store manager come back motivated, excited about the holiday season and loaded with free stuff, not to mention glowing from basking in the Orlando sunshine. However, this year, the company has decided to move brand conference to NASHVILLE. Nashville. I enjoyed Tennessee, but I really want to go to Orlando. Our whole team had already made plans to go to Disneyworld the week after the conference for a few days... but oh well. I am still SO excited to get to go.
Oh, okay. This is FANTASIC!
I am going to a Chicago concert in October! My friend Angie and I both LOVE Chicago, and they're on tour and coming to Vegas in October. I am so excited I can hardly keep it in! I will be able to die a happy girl. I have loved Chicago ever since I was a little girl. I remember sitting in our living room and singins "look away, baby look away-don't look at me, I don't want you to see me this way..." with my mom, Jeff and Sarah. We used to listen to them all the time, and I have such good memories associated with them--how could I help loving them?
Then, at the end of October we're taking a family vacation to Disneyland. Disneyland, baby! We had so much fun last year that this year the whole family is going to go and take a vacation together. I am so excited!
Nothing interesting is taking shape or has happened, except for at work, where things have a tendency to stay right on the verge of overwhelming. I seem to just stay afloat most of the time, with bouts of success interspersed with moments of frustration. Overall, it's really going quite smoothly, and I find myself sometimes surprised at the level of things I am able to handle.
But, since nothing really exciting is going on now, I guess I'll update on my plans for upcoming adventures...
I am very excited because in about a month I get to go to our national brand conference to see what our holiday will look like. I've been looking forward to going to brand conference for years. It was always so exciting to see my store manager come back motivated, excited about the holiday season and loaded with free stuff, not to mention glowing from basking in the Orlando sunshine. However, this year, the company has decided to move brand conference to NASHVILLE. Nashville. I enjoyed Tennessee, but I really want to go to Orlando. Our whole team had already made plans to go to Disneyworld the week after the conference for a few days... but oh well. I am still SO excited to get to go.
Oh, okay. This is FANTASIC!
I am going to a Chicago concert in October! My friend Angie and I both LOVE Chicago, and they're on tour and coming to Vegas in October. I am so excited I can hardly keep it in! I will be able to die a happy girl. I have loved Chicago ever since I was a little girl. I remember sitting in our living room and singins "look away, baby look away-don't look at me, I don't want you to see me this way..." with my mom, Jeff and Sarah. We used to listen to them all the time, and I have such good memories associated with them--how could I help loving them?
Then, at the end of October we're taking a family vacation to Disneyland. Disneyland, baby! We had so much fun last year that this year the whole family is going to go and take a vacation together. I am so excited!
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