Each Coming Night

There seriously are just too many things to love about fall. It is just the perfect season. Plus, it is the season that Halloween takes place in, and I am pretty sure Halloween is my ALL TIME favorite holiday.

 

 One of my absolute favorite fall activities is carving pumpkins! So... that is what I did yesterday. Whoo! I got a call from Bianca asking if I would like to join her and a couple of her friends for the fall festivities of pumpkin carving. Of course I couldn't say no! So I hopped in my car and was off.

 

I knew immediately what I wanted to carve into my pumpkin. I feel like I should give you some background. I have a twitter. Yeah, I never thought that would happen, but an evil- doer (aka Bianca) convinced me to get one. All it took was showing all the insanely hilarious people on that thing. It sadly didn't take much. I am ashamed. Anyway, I follow Matthew Gray Gubler who just happens to post the most entertaining pictures of all time, and is quite hilarious. So it turns out he is kind of an artist. Who knew!? Mr. Gubler also enjoys Halloween, so he made his very own Gublerween t-shirt with his very own Gublerween design. Here it is.

Meet "Mr. Skeleton Head"

 

I kind of felt like I had no choice but to carve Mr. Skeleton Head in my pumpkin. One reason being I was one of the lucky people that actually purchased the limited edition Gublerween before they sold out... in less than a day. Yes, I do feel pretty cool! Anyway, here is my version of Mr. Skeleton Head!

Pretty awesome right?! I am pretty proud of it. It is just a little guy pumpkin, but it now sits proudly on my desk. I can see it right now. It is so cute. Even if I spilled candle wax all in the inside. Oops..

 

It was quite the fun night! It included roasting pumpkin seeds, eating pumpkin pie, and making new friends.

 

Have any of you done a post on your awesome pumpkin carvings?!?

Happy Sunday everyone.

 

 

Currently Listening

"Each Coming Night" by Iron & Wine

 



The amazing Gube shot was found here. Unfortunately, the awesome shirt is sold out, but he has some more awesome things in his shop. Check it out!



October

Sorry for the break. Life has been a little crazy at the moment. You think I would have more time to blog since I have been on fall break, but that didn't happen. Not because I have been particularly busy. I just haven't felt like blogging. Instead, I have spent my time watching way to many episodes of Criminal Minds, discovering that Matthew Gray Gubler is the perfect human, finding an AMAZING mini series on youtube called The Beauty Inside, comforting friends, and listening to music. I wish I could say that I am ashamed, but I am not. Also, if you don't know who Matthew Gray Gubler is... first off, shame on you! Here he is.

Yup... he is the perfect human.

 

Anways, Bianca and I pretty much failed to complete anything on our fall break "to do" list. Yeah we pretty much suck. Oh well. We did get to go to Logan though! It was a much needed break. I just adore Logan to pieces, and always have a good time up there. I took some pictures in the car... Yeah I really just fail. Haha

Yes, I realize that is probably the ugliest picture of my friend and I on the planet, but I really don't even care. It was the only one I took of both of us, so that is what you get. Sorry Bianca. We know no one reads this anyway. Hahaha!

 

Happy Saturday!

Currently Listening

"October" by Broken Bells





Things I Love: Fall

So when you think of fall most of you probably aren't picturing the above picture. I do. I guess I just have a really weird personality, and most of you are probably going to think I am a crazy person. One of my favorite things about fall is the sort of gloomy weather.

 

I don't know what it is about gloomy things, but for some reason they are my favorite. Let me explain. I am not depressed. Not even in the slightest. I am actually a very happy person. I just want to say that before I go into more detail. I tend to like sadder weather, music, movies, etc. I have tried to figure out why this is, and this is what I have come up with. There is something about the gloomier things that makes me think. I have my most inspirational and creative thoughts when it's rainy outside. A movie that is sad, or doesn't have a happy ending makes me think. I don't know why, but these things make me think.

 

I would rather watch a movie like Like Crazy than How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days because Like Crazy makes me think. A movie doesn't always have to have a happy ending to be good. I like these movies, because they are more relatable to me. These movies are like real life. Sometimes it isn't always a happy ending, and I like knowing that that is ok. The same goes for things like books and music.

 

I know this is all kind of a random jumble of things, but I thought I would share. I love these types of things. I am constantly pushing myself to think about new things, and think outside my comfort zone. These things are what do that for me. So I know I am a big weirdo, but that's just how it happened I guess. I think I have decided to share this with you, because I hope to share with you some of my favorite movies and books on here. Just be prepared for things that make you think, and don't always have a happy ending.

 

Well I guess that is enough about that for now. Do any of you like gloomier things? It would be kind of nice to know that I am not the only one. So here is to being inspired rather than feeling depressed on the sad things life has to offer.

 

I get to go to Logan today, so I am super pumped! I really just love Logan. I am also bringing my bike up, so I am even more stoked! I don't know why, but I have a strange feeling about this trip. Not a bad feeling, just a strange one. I feel like I will be coming back with a story. Stay tuned.

 

Happy Monday everyone!

 

 

Photo found here

Life Lately

 I know this might not be that exciting for everyone else, but I fixed my record player all by myself! Tools were involved people. I had to take the thing a part, and when I finished it actually worked. Let's just say I am pretty proud.

The current state of all my Toms...yeah.

 Shadow

 This is what I do at work. Pretty much, I have the best job EVER!

 This is what one of my kids wore for his school pictures. Yes, his shirt is on backwards. He never seizes to amaze us. He is freaking awesome!

 Pumpkin pie! It's officially Fall.

 Bad photo, but apparently this is all you need to get a football off the top of a vent. Haha

 Dad fishing.

 Perfect place to be spending a Sunday.

 Success!

Had some fun with this guy!

 

Happy Sunday everyone! These are just some pictures I have taken throughout the week. I went fishing with my dad and Papa today. I absolutely loved it! It was insanely freezing, but there is something about just being up in the mountains, and enjoying some fresh air. I didn't actually fish. I don't have a license or a pole, but I am thinking about taking it up. It is so relaxing. A lot of people get bored of it very easily, but I was so content just sitting there and listening to the water hit the rocks. I just love having the opportunity to be up in the mountains. I couldn't have thought of a better way to spend my Sunday, even if I couldn't feel my hands and toes. I might have also been wearing three jackets. Maybe, maybe not.

 

So I guess I should just throw this out there, because I know that it will come up sooner or later. I am LDS. If you would like more information on what that is you may visit here.  My religion is a big part of who I am, and it is very near and dear to my heart. I know some people get uncomfortable reading about other people's religious views, so I will do my best to warn you when I am going to say something religious. Just know that it is a big part of my life, so I will most likely be talking about it every once in a while.

 

Anyways, I feel like my life was kind of turned upside down recently. Just yesterday the church announced some pretty big changes that have really changed everything for me. I don't really want to go into detail about it right now, because I am still trying to figure things out. I just want to say that I will probably be talking through a lot of my feelings on here, because I am trying to figure out what my next step in life should be. I really am starting to re think a lot of things, and trying to plan for the future. I am scared out of my mind, but I am excited to see where life takes me. Wish me luck!

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My Weekly Pinterest Roundup

Like many women in today's world, I kind of am in love with Pinterest. It is just one of the most entertaining sites ever, and I could spend an unmentionable amount of time on there. Because I am constantly pinning I have decided to give you a weekly pinterest roundup of some of my favorite things I have pinned this week! Enjoy.

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1. Of course this picture is a must!

2. I absolutely adore this photo of Zooey and Joseph. LOVE them.

3. This bicycle tee is killing me. I must have it.

5. I don't know what it is about this photo that just mesmerizes me. I just love it.

6. This hot chocolate is going to be a MUST this winter.

7. Not my dream bike, but still very classy. It is made by this company called Bertelli. Check them out!

8. How adorable are these! I want to make these with the kids at work!

12. I need her hair. Like right now!

 

So there you have it. Yay for Pinterest! If you like what you see, follow me here. Bianca, aka the only person I really hang out with that actually lives close to me, is on a little vacation for the weekend, so I am having a Criminal Minds marathon with the girls from work! Whoo! I have never seen it, but I freaking love Matthew Gray Gubler, so I think I will probably enjoy it. I love the two girls I work with. You will probably hear about them a lot more. It is kind of crazy, but they really have become some of my closest friends. We work at an After School Program which is pretty much the funnest job of all time. All three of us combined have pretty crazy lives (Paige takes the cake on this one), so every day at work is a new adventure filled with new stories, laughing, crying, and being there for one another. I don't know what I would do without these girls. Love you Paige and RexAnn!

 

I also get to go fishing with my dad and grandpa tomorrow which I am way stoked about. I can't wait to enjoy some piece and quiet. It will be nice to just sit back, read a book, take some pictures, hang with my dad and grandpa, and enjoy nature. I couldn't think of a more perfect Sunday.

 

I hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday! Don't get into to much trouble ;)