The Johns Family...Est 2012

I guess it's about time to update the name of this blog. After all, I am hardly a world traveler anymore and a few other things have happened lately...

For instance, we finally got our wedding pictures. Yay! And since I am rejoining the blogging world I'll go ahead and share a few of my favorites. Just as a warning, "a few" may turn out to be more than that. But when you have 763 pictures to choose from it's a hard game to pick your favorites...

That will do for now. If you want to see the other 755, you just let me know.

Couldn't Say Goodbye

Yes, I am rejoining the world of blogging. I would like to apologize to the nine of you (probably less now) who follow my blog for my absence. Life, turns out, gets busy. I'll try to be better.

Recently Dan and I have decided to move to Albuquerque to save some money before grad school for him. After we sold our contract, we looked around our apartment to see what else we could sell. I agreed that it was time to let my lovesac go and we listed it on Craigslist. A couple came to look at at it last night and was very interested. Suddenly I became very nostalgic. I made Dan watch a movie with me on it last night and this morning I came out to say goodbye. I just couldn't do it. This thing has been with me almost all of my college career. Silly you say to be so attached to a piece of furniture? I agree, but nonetheless, Dan texted the couple to let them no it was no longer available. Good thing he loves me and thinks my ridiculous antics are cute. But really, let's look back on all the good times...

 

No fort would be complete without it.

 

Yes, there is a lovesac under there.

 

A little Guitar Hero.

  

And of course, lovesac jumping. 

Avatar vs. FernGully

I was one of the three people in America who did not see Avatar in the theater. I had zero desire to see it. Even after friends would rave about the magical world of Pandora and the incredible CGI. Zero desire. Well, Avatar happens to be one of Dan's favorite movies, so one night I caved. Fine. He watches enough chick flicks with me that I figured I should do him the favor of watching a movie he likes (although he likes chick flicks so I don't think it was really fair). Anyway, I have to say that after all the refusals to see this movie...I hated it. It may have had something to do with the fact that it was a Friday night and I was exhausted from the week of waking up at 5:15 every day, but I hated it. Even worse, was that I kind of felt like it had stolen it's plot from FernGully. I received only blank stares from Dan and his roommate when I mentioned this. FernGully? Really? Did you not watch that as a kid? Because I did, all the time. So, I did some research to make sure I wasn't the only one who felt this way, and came across this little gem...





You can draw your own conclusions on the similarities and differences between these two movies. But, cute guy meets a scantily clad fairy, lies to her about who he really is so he can destroy her world, falls in love, the rainforest wins...I dunno, seems a little iffy to me...

Teach Me How to Loogie

How to hock a loogie. This is a skill I am in serious need of. I have had this cold for a week and a half. I can feel the mucus in my throat. Coughing brings it up, but not quite far enough to get it out. I just think a good loogie would clean in all out. Dan claims he can hock a loogie. He can show me  but he's terrible at explaining it. Google isn't much better. If anyone out there can help me, I would love you forever.

Love Them Both

I know, I'm the worst blogger ever. I can't believe it's been since June that I've blogged. Blame it on a little website called Pinterest. It is slowly taking over every facet of my life. But then Tiff shared this little gem with me and in honor of the Australian Open starting in 3 days, I thought I would pass it along...

Reason #714 Why My Mom Rocks

My mom and my sister-in-law came to visit me last week and brought my darling niece along with them. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures to document, but I'm 110% sure that my mom did. Anyway, my mom loves me so she likes to bring me things when she comes and visits. This was the latest addition...

 I was pretty pleased with how the final product turned out, although next time I won't display it on this plate. But still, pretty awesome. Thanks Mom!

If You Ain't Dirrrty

You are so not here to party. And we were there to party. Running/walking a 5k through mud and obstacles? Yes, please.

 Pre race. Us and the Biebs.

 Getting ready to cross the finish line.

Post race. We weren't allowed to get as close to the Biebs in this one.

And for those of you who want to actually experience the race with us...

I'm Back

I know I've taken a serious hiatus from blogging these days. Apparently life got in the way, but I do have a few things to catch up on. First of all- shout out to Shelby- you there Shelbs? I'm counting on you to be one of my few followers. Second, remember that one time we all went to Florida and it was awesome? I just want to post a few pics so I can reminisce, and so I can make you all jealous.

 I just want to go back. Anyone else in?

Seriously?

 

This video is absurd. This is not the way we did ballet class. I'm stuck between trying not to cringe when I watch it and being insanely jealous that I can't do any of this. Enjoy.

Time Managment

Last semester my work schedule was MWF afternoons. Work was always crazy. Most people see the therapists three times a week so we were always busy. This semester I work TTH mornings. Slowest days ever. Seriously, this morning I treated two people. In 6 hours. It takes about 20 minutes to treat one patient. You may wonder what I do with the rest of my time. Well, the list usually includes things like laundry, cleaning, walking around trying to look busy...
Occasionally our supervisor will come up with a special project to fill our time. The most recent was making copies of the therapist information sheet and using a paper cutter to cut them in half. I was sitting at the desk cutting my three papers at a time when the following conversation happened.

Dan: You know I've found the paper cutter can handle about 7 sheets at a time.
Me: Really? Do you wanna separate those copies into piles for me then?
Dan: Sure.

He starts to divide the copy pile into stacks of 7 sheets for me to cut. I continue taking three at a time from his stacks and cutting them.
I don't mean to be lazy. I really don't. I don't want to be a slacker employee, but when I have to fill 5 hours and 20 minutes with things to do other than what I was hired for...I'm gonna keep cutting three sheets at a time.

Rise and Shout

So, sometime in December I went with my friend Nick to a dinner for his law firm. The conversation when he invited me went something like this...

Nick: So, the firm I'm working for this summer is having a dinner this weekend, and I was wondering if you might come.
Me: Yeah, that sounds great.
Nick: I should probably tell you where it is before you agree to anything.
Me: It's at the U isn't it?
Nick: Well, yeah. It's in the press box at Rice Eccles Stadium.

So now I really do have to think about it. I mean, I hate Utah, with a passion. The whole reason I hate them is because of their football team. And now he wants me to go to a dinner at their stadium? Fortunately he followed with, "We can bring BYU paraphernalia and 'decorate' the stadium if you want to,"

Sold. I bought BYU stickers the next day.

Turns out trying to sneak around the press box at a football stadium and place stickers anywhere and everywhere without being seen by the other hundred people there is kind of fun.

 

 I don't know why this was so entertaining, but it really was.

If you ever have to go to the U, I hope you take BYU stickers with you. It will make the experience bearable. And also kinda fun.

For those of you who haven't heard, the Provo Tabernacle started on fire a few nights ago and the inside is completely gone. So sad that such a beautiful and historical building was destroyed. Almost everything was destroyed, but this picture was pulled from the ashes. The painting is "The Second Coming" by Harry Anderson.

Perhaps we can all use this as a reminder to keep Christ at the center of our lives. Especially during this holiday season.

It's that time of year. The time of year where I should be studying for finals but would rather blog instead. I do have some biology I need to get back to, but first...

In the library today studying at a table with a random guy who has broken the ice by asking me a few questions randomly throughout the time we are sitting.

Him: So what year are you?
Me: Well, I'm working on my master's so I don't really know what that would classify as (sound familiar?)
Him: Wow, that's awesome. So what year did you graduate?
Me: '08.
Him: That's incredible! You graduated in '08 and you're already working on your master's?

Ohhhhhh, he meant what year did I graduate from high school. I forget not everyone around here is working on their second degree. I have got to get out of this place.

A few weeks ago at Break the Fast...

Nick to Collin: Collin, I feel like I need to tell you something because I've noticed we suffer from the same disorder.
Collin: Ummmm, okay...
N: See we are both follicularly challenged in this same area (he points out a spot on his sideburns where hair refuses to grow) so I'm gonna tell you a secret. Eyeliner pencil. I use Moroccan Coconut and it seems to hide it really well. I don't think you would be Moroccan Coconut though. You would probably be a lighter shade...
C: More like a toasted almond or something?
N: Yeah, and again the key is to make sure you blend it so it's not noticeable.

Yep, it happened. I heard every word.

There are no words...



I honestly think they scariest part is the way she breathes before she performs these "exercises." I hope you all did them along with her. No double chins for you!

Also, I think it's very important to note that it seems necessary to wear a leotard to perform all types of physical activity, even if it is from the neck up.

Halloween

Photos as promised.

Horror Story

My biology teacher showed us this video in class today. I thought it was very appropriate for the Halloween season although it really has nothing to do with the actual holiday. It still freaked me out. Watch it. I bet it will freak you out too. Oh how I love BBC.

I Would Really Enjoy This

I want this book.

Too bad there were only 1000 copies made. Too bad it's sold out. I mean, too bad it was 700 dollars. Sad day. 

You May Want to Watch this Over and Over Again

You know this is going to be my child.



But seriously, maybe BYU could learn a lesson here. I'm kinda tired of them touching the ball carrier and thinking he's just gonna fall down. Let's actually play some defense...

You Are Very Welcome Fall

I told my friends I was studying tonight and that's why I can't hang out. It's a good thing very few of them actually follow my blog. I would rather be doing this.

I really don't have anything profound to say, I just thought it was time to update my background from summer flowers to something a little bit more festive. I do love Halloween so. Remember last year's costume?

I hope you're all as excited as I am about this years costume. Maybe this year we won't wait until the day of to make our costumes, but I'm not keeping my fingers crossed. Pictures to come!