12.22.13

Some songs that make me happy...

Ghosts by The National Parks
Where the Lines Overlap by Paramore
That Time by Regina Spektor
Camera Talk by Local Natives
Leave by Glen Hansard
Below My Feet by Mumford and Sons
Bones by Strange Family


*image via Pinterest

Blogger Book Swap

I was reading over at The Emerald Dove this morning, and was completely intrigued on her post about a recent book swap! The book swap was put on by the incredible Rosie of A Rosie Outlook. You can read all about it here! I thought that this would be such a fun thing to be a part of, and I think it is something that really brings the blogging community closer together. I just love stuff like this!

Unfortunately, the book swap is now over, so I thought I would put on one myself. Rosie's outline for the book swap was basically perfect, so I will basically be using the same one. Here are the rules..

If you want to swap, leave a comment telling me:

1. Your name
2. Your e-mail address
3. Your blog if you have one, so your partner can get to know you!
4. If you have a specific genre you mainly read, then list that too.  If you're happy to read anything then leave this part out! And if there is any genre you really don't like, post that here so I can pass it onto your swapper!

If you list something in number 4 I'll try and match you with someone with the same interests but no promises!

After I match everyone up with a swapper you will then spend a couple of weeks exploring your local thrift shops, second-hand bookshops, garage sales sales, Amazon used - whatever - for two amazing books that you love. They must be good, clean copies - they don't have to be brand new but they have to be in what would call 'very good condition'. You then send both copies out to your allotted swapee, maybe with a little treat for them to enjoy their books with ;) (Feel free to send more books if you like but two is what you can expect from your partner).


Obviously if you enjoy your partners choices you can continue to keep swapping with each other, but this will just be a one time thing if you do not desire to do that!


You need to leave your comments by Monday, December 30th to be involved. After I collect everyone's information, I will email people their matches by Monday, January 6th. To keep things going, you guys will have until January 31st to get your books out to your fellow swapper. Deal?!




Also, it can be a book you already have, but it has to be a book you enjoyed so you can recommend it on to others.

I think that this will be really fun, inexpensive thing to do with everyone to get to know each other a little better. I sure hope some of you are interested!

Let the swapping begin wonderful ladies!

p.s- I just want to say again that this idea was take from the lovely Rosie. I take no credit whatsoever for coming up with this awesome idea. I just thought it would be a really fun thing to do, especially since her first book swap was only open to UK readers in order to keep mailing cost down. Thanks Rosie for an awesome idea!

*image via Pinterest

Zacventure: Spiral Jetty

Yes, I know it has been a while. Sorry 'bout it. It is December, so I think that is excuse enough. I'm just happy I showered this morning.

I told you in the last post (about two and a half weeks ago) that I only had one more set of pictures to show you from the fall. No, I haven't taken any other pictures since then. I am kind of upset about it. Luckily, my wonderful Zac got me all sorts of fun camera type things (new camera bag anyone?), so I am ready to get back out there!

This was one of my favorite adventures. I have been wanting to go see the spiral jetty for FOREVER!!! This was a surprise adventure, so I wasn't allowed to know where we were going until we got there. I think that is what made it all the more exciting. Gosh, it is pretty dang incredible, and it was such a beautiful day! You will see what I mean.

 

And of course, no adventure is complete without a couple of pictures of me acting like a crazy person. 

Alright, I guess this one is normal.

First off, do you guys see that sky?! Like seriously, it was unreal. It was basically the perfect day.
Second, I am pretty sure that foam was my favorite thing in all the land. There was so much of it!! I am pretty sure Zac has some pictures somewhere of me going all Godzilla on it. Yeah..

There you have it folks. I am FINALLY caught up on pictures! Hallelujah.

In my absence a few fun things have happened. Well, I guess mainly just one. I TURNED 21!!! Do you know what that means......

I CAN GO TO ALL THE CONCERTS!!

Excuse me while I die of happiness overload. It is about time!!

Other than finding all the concerts, I plan on spending the rest of this week getting ready for Christmas. So far this holiday season has been stellar, and I am so excited to have a little break to spend with my family. Thank goodness for Christmas break!

*images of me were taken by my wonderful Zac

Zacventure: Silver Lake

I am sorry that I have so many of these! I promise I am almost done, and that I will FINALLY be all caught up with pictures. Only 5 billion years later. No big deal or anything.

About a month back, Zachary and I had some extra time before we had plans with some friends. Like any normal couple, we decided to head up to the top of Big Cottonwood canyon to Silver Lake. What was just a way to pass time ended up turning into a nice stroll/ epic game of lava. Oh just you wait.

This was the course laid before us. Obviously seeing this made us decide to do this...

And of course, the victory picture once we made it to the rock of choice. 

 

 Basically we are PRO at lava. No doubt about it. 

This is when Zac decided to be a ninja master, and steal my out of my pocket...and then put it back WITHOUT ME NOTICING! Ninja I tell you! This was the lovely present I received when I later checked my phone that day..

Yeah.. I kinda love him. No big deal.

Obviously, I saved the best for last. 

Well that is that. I am almost completely caught up with photos! Yay me! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Anyone have fun Thanksgiving traditions?!

I don't know about you guys, but I am in legit Christmas mode at the moment. So ready, and so happy it is December. This year really has flown by, but it has been one of my most favorite years to date. 

I realize this has become a bit of a ramble fest. I will end now, before I continue. Happy Sunday everyone!