i believe in magic

here we go again.

2010-09-20T11:45:00.000-07:00

i thought i was going to let this blog die. but then today, i decided maybe not.

thank you, canada.

2010-03-01T20:27:00.000-08:00

for providing me one of the greatest nights of my life.
watching the olympics end was oh so sad.
vancouver was filled with so much joy, passion, love and good vibes.
i wish i could wake up every day knowing my life was going to be like this:

NOT MY BETTY!!!!

2010-01-29T00:11:00.000-08:00

I had to wait a couple days to blog about this because at first it was too fresh and too painful.

I like a lot of TV shows. This is true.
Ugly Betty is different I don't just like it. I understand it.
I have felt for a long time that the writers of Ugly Betty know me.
And write just for me.
During my weekly meetings with Betty, Mark, Daniel, Willamina and the gang I find myself in pure bliss.
I laugh deeply.
And cry even more deeply.

It is sad to see it go.
It is like letting go of a little piece of my soul.
Dramatic? Sure. But, true. (see... that is one thing Betty and I have in common.)

an effort to make up for years and years of neglectful and forgetful behavior....

2010-01-27T13:52:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID BURKE!!!!

These are the raw facts about David:
I met him approximately 7 years ago.
Unfortunately I was afraid of him for the first 3 years.
Somewhere in the middle of that time we once acted like we should hang out
... but we never did.
By some miracle he ended up coming to a "bon fire" that Lily and I hosted.
The details after that are blurry.

We started hanging out more.
Lengthy phone calls and conversations ensued.
A quick and perfect friendship had begun.
A friendship full of deep and not so deep talks and funny jokes.
Long walks and rollerblading...
Tandem bike rides in matching clothes
(ok that never happened... but I wish).

I trust David more than I trust most people.
I love his opinions and thought patterns.
I could listen to him talk and theorize all day long.
He is smart, clever and creative.
I love creating things with him.
Everything he touches turns to gold.
Seriously, he is great at everything he does.

I love being his friend, and I value him so much
...even if I don't read all of his book recommendations.

David, you are one of my dearest friends and I hope you have a great birthday!!

and, for your gift this year (and the only birthday gift I have ever given you):
I commit to read THAT book by my birthday. i'm kind of hoping this is so small you can't read it.

this week

2010-01-24T09:10:00.000-08:00

i'm taking this challenge.

http://www.uwkcblog.org/

and thought i would invite you to join.

own up.

2009-11-06T11:14:00.000-08:00

ok, who wrote this about me?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=kaylene

signs that homeless people may be living in your backyard.

2009-10-22T16:58:00.000-07:00

1. trash items go missing
2. new trash items start appearing
3. strange people are lingering in front of the house
4. two men are caught leaving the backyard during the night
5. the bushes start making noises
6. after investigation you find this:
confirmed--yes, there has been someone living in our backyard. creepy.

I found a Halloween book at DI yesterday

2009-10-06T13:09:00.001-07:00

It had this poem in it. And it chilled me to the bone.

THE HAUNTED HOUSE
-victoria crume

Not a window was broken.
And the paint wasn't peeling,
Not a porch step sagged--
Yet, there was a feeling

That beyond the door
And into the hall
This was the house of
No one at all.

No one who breathed
Nor laughed, nor ate
Nor said "I Love,"
Nor said "I Hate."

Yet something walked
Along the stair
Something that was
And wasn't there.

And that is why weeds
On the path grow high,
And even the moon
Races fearfully by--

For something walks
Along the stairs--
Something that is
And isn't there.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

tis the season.

2009-09-25T20:10:00.001-07:00

Halloween is upon us and there is much fun in the making.
I think it is a little ridiculous that I am always trying to top "last years Halloween." I have had so many great parties and costumes and topping the previous year is getting tricky.

Things that might make this year more awesome:

thousands of witches
Luke Wren possibly coming to visit
helping my niece with her costume
a party that is bigger and better than last years
Lily AND Emme at the party
Pre-Halloween Martha Stewart like dinner gathering
4 or more costumes!!

There really are many great things brewing this season. I just want to eat so much pumpkin and squash flavored stuff. I was meant for this time of year.
That is all. (and this is fall)

GIRLS CAMP

2009-08-03T23:47:00.000-07:00

I am going.
I am anxious.
I am going to wear my hair in braids.
I am wondering how I ever got old enough to be going as a leader.
I am missing the finale of SYTYCD.
I am already exhausted just thinking about the week.
I am hoping it will be a positive experience.

just an opinion

2009-07-31T08:48:00.000-07:00

I just have to say it: I am SO pleased with the top 4 dancers on SYTYCD.
I feel like we really got this one right America.
However, if Evan wins the whole thing I am going to be really angry!
That is all.

POP QUIZ

2009-07-15T22:05:00.001-07:00

What do these 2 ladies have in common?

****they both sing the words of my soul****

i am sure you have questions.

2009-07-14T22:37:00.001-07:00

Here are the answers:

1. Am I going to see Harry Potter in 1.5 hours?
YES

2. Am I dressing up?
YES

3. Did my mom tell me I was too old for this?
YES

4. Do I imagine that in 30 years I will still be dressing up for H.P. events?
YES

the job search

2009-07-14T00:35:00.000-07:00

being a recent graduate i should be looking for a job.
good thing i have friends to look out for me.
steven recently found what might just be my dream job.
check it out here.
or just watch this video:

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

i can't stop watching this

2009-07-09T00:09:00.000-07:00

-she is my favorite
-i like him too
-this was perfect
-it gave me chills
-and tears
-truly beautiful

"that's not dinner"

2009-07-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

sometimes i consider this a meal.
oops!

don't give up

2009-07-02T16:00:00.000-07:00

Bet you thought that because I haven't blogged in a while I stopped watching tv...

NOT TRUE.

This season of SYTYCD is truly blowing my mind. I have chosen Kayla as my favorite. She is incredible, has perfect lines, and any girl would kill to have her legs. I just can't quite understand why she keeps landing in the bottom 3.

On a different note: I recently finished all 4 seasons of How I Met Your Mother.

morning rant

2009-05-29T07:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Neighbors,

I get that you are doing work on your house or yard or something, but must the pounding start at 6:30 in the morning?

K.F.

p.s. I feel like our night parties are not half as annoying as all of this morning noise.

i feel so good right now

2009-05-26T23:33:00.000-07:00

this was just brought to my attention.
it might not mean anything. but somehow it is extremely satisfying.
i feel some sort of redemption. as if somehow this proves that america isn't as stupid as i thought, and my opinion was always right.
---oh, and thanks for the info david. this really changed everything for me.

how come i didn't know about this before?

2009-05-21T18:22:00.000-07:00

I just heard about something that could be my perfect compromise...

The Garden Hedgehog

This incorporates 2 things I want: 1) a garden 2) a hedgehog.

Apparently, hedgehogs are good for gardens, I would just need to build a garden with a barrier, and a little home for my hedgie. And then I could happily have a hedgehog without it causing any issues for my roommates.

I feel so hopeful right now.

here it is.

2009-05-20T23:42:00.000-07:00

I don't even know where to begin.
All I know right now is that I feel: sad
angry
frustrated
confused
disappointed

Let's face it. Adam deserved to win. America made another huge mistake. Just like last year.
I am honestly considering giving up reality tv.
And to all my friends out there who voted/supported Kris... WHAT WERE YOU THINKING??

Just face it-ADAM IS SUPERIOR.

signed, sealed and delivered

2009-05-08T02:26:00.001-07:00

or should i say: written, bound and turned in.
that is right i turned in the hugest paper of my life today.
somehow i am breathing much easier now.

just a couple more things to do and then i am finished. with school. forever.

Dear Roommates,

2009-04-30T19:10:00.000-07:00

Can I? PLEASE!!!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pet/1141209510.html

please say yes! please say yes!

Love,
Kaylene

just a quote

2009-04-30T16:59:00.001-07:00

"There are at least 2 ways to understand what it means to have our hearts broken. One is to imagine the heart broken into shards and scattered about--a feeling most of us know, and a fate we would like to avoid. The other is to imagine the heart broken open into new capacity--a process that is not without pain but one that many of us would welcome. As I stand in the tragic gap between reality and possibility, this small, tight fist of a thing called my heart can break open into greater capacity to hold more of my own and the world's suffering and joy, despair and hope."

-Parker Palmer, A hidden wholeness: The journey toward an undivided life.

How do you wake up Lady GaGa?

2009-04-30T12:17:00.000-07:00

----Poke Her Face----

television updates

2009-04-30T10:31:00.000-07:00

because that is what i do best on this blog.

Adam was in the bottom 2 on Idol last night! What the eff?

Heroes was so insane this week. I always wonder why I still watch, but I can't help it.

Tommy really needs to come home on Brothers and Sisters. I am getting so sick of that story line.

BETTY COMES BACK TONIGHT!!!! Finally.

Someone told me that last nights episode of Lost was going to give us a bunch of answers. They lied.

Last weeks 30 Rock was the funniest in a long time. I hope they pull through again tonight.

Mark your calenders: So You Think You Can Dance premiers on May 21st!

Lastly and most importantly: I am looking for a new TV show to start watching on DVD. I would prefer something that has a lot of seasons. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

the end.

my best day

2009-04-26T01:18:00.000-07:00

this is what a perfect day would look like for me:

First I would go to an AMAZING rummage sale at a local church.
Here I would find all sorts of treasures (7 to be exact) for only $10.
Then, I would get to spend an hour in the car with Cassie, Julie and Nathanial.
Once we had finally reached our destination, Olympia, Cassie and I would change into costume.
Then the 4 of us would eat a delicious lunch at a fun, quirky cafe.
While at the cafe, our waiter would tell me he doesn't believe in words like good and bad.
I would think he was crazy.
Then we would go outside and join the masses of people and draw on the sidewalk.
Then this would begin and Cassie and I would participate.
I would marvel at all of the costumes, art, and people.
Oh, and this person would meet me at the procession:
Then we would hang out in Olympia for a while.
And I would wish the procession would have never ended.
Then we would head home, and make it just in time to see the end of the YSA talent show.
Jon and Steve would win for their amazing Kanye cover.
Then I would watch a movie with a good friend.
I would close the day by writing a blog about my day.
The whole day would have been filled with magic, happiness, and excitement.
Yup, that is what my best day would look like.

stupid america

2009-04-22T23:25:00.000-07:00

i shouldn't be disappointed or surprised every time one of my reality tv faves gets kicked off. but, i always am. oh america, what have we done? no more anoop. this is so tragic.

poor joke delivery

2009-04-18T00:46:00.000-07:00

Today, I was out with four friends. At one point we had to get in an elevator. When the elevator came it was packed with about 37 or more men. It felt a little strange and awkward to be 5 girls in the midst of all those guys. We went up a couple floors then stopped to pick up 2 more male passengers. As the new travelers joined us, their was a myriad of awkward jokes being thrown around. Suddenly I felt the pressure, and I felt like I too needed to make a joke. My thoughts went something like "quick, say something about hoping the elevator doesn't get stuck with all of us in it." What I actually said was, "I sure hope I don't get stuck in here with YOU GUYS."
That was a bit of a mistake. People got a little pissed, gave me bad looks and I basically got booed out of the elevator.

How would your life be different if you were Japanese?

2009-04-16T13:24:00.000-07:00

Whitney, after 2 years I finally know the answer to this question:

First: I would be this awesome

Second: I would play games like this

Third: I would be able to do this

chip is so lucky.

according to lily von.

2009-04-14T23:39:00.001-07:00

pandas are the new penguin

hedgehogs are the new owl/fashion sparrow ( i am pretty sure i started this trend.)

brown is the new green (this one is complicated, it has to do with people who are "green" feeling the word got to commercial so the real "green" people are now brown.)

vampires are the new pirate

my question: is twitter the new facebook?

a formal prediction

2009-04-14T23:29:00.000-07:00

ok, so i'm an idol fanatic, i admit it. i spend tons of time googling contestants, and reading idol discussion boards. i have had formal predictions in my mind for weeks, but am always just a little afraid to make them public.

i have loved anoop from the beginning. at first i didn't know how far he would go. i always had him going to the top 5, and then leaving at number 5. tonight, however, i have changed my mind. i am changing my predictions and publicly announcing that i believe anoop will make it to the top 3!

that is right.
anoop, i believe in you.
do something with those eyebrows and you may even win the entire thing.

"when did we grow up, and start having adult problems"

2009-04-13T15:38:00.000-07:00

After a long and exhausting weekend, all I wanted for my Easter Sunday afternoon was a nice long nap. After we got home from church I took the first opportunity that came to sneak away and get my nap in. About 5 minutes after I had settled into one of the beds at my parents' house the door opened and my four-year old niece entered the room. She came over to the bed and begged me to play with her, our dialogue went like this:
Me: Lori, I'm so tired right now! I need to take a little nap.
Lori: Oh no, are you sick.
this is when her fantastic imagination kicked in, and she headed out of the room to gather some pens, a hot pad, and other needed tools.
upon returning
Lori: I will be the doctor and I will take care of you. Where does it hurt?
Me: Ummmm... it hurts in my heart.
Lori: Ok, she has a broken heart.
she takes some time to think
Lori: Hmm, I think we can fix this with glitter.

I really hope she is right about that.

Rx- for use on days when it is hard to smile

2009-04-12T01:29:00.000-07:00

My friend Aimee had this posted on her blog today. It is absolutely perfect and exactly what I needed today.
These kids are awesome. I want to know so much about this family, like: who are the parents?; can the parents dance like that?; how many music videos have these kids watched?; who posted this on youtube?; what are the kids like when they aren't dancing?
I plan on stealing some of the little boys dance moves... danny, if you are reading this you better take notes on that video, because we will be incorporating these moves into our routine.

Mr. Adam Lambert

2009-04-07T21:10:00.000-07:00

I just don't know what to think about you.
The jury is simply out on this one.
I love you and hate you.
I think you are amazing but also creepy.
Sometimes you're good looking and sometimes you're not.
I am attracted by your style and repulsed all at the same time.
I love watching you, but you also make my stomach hurt.
When you sang Tracks of my Tears, I had tears.
When you sang Burning Ring of Fire, I wanted to throw up.

Did I agree with Simon tonight when he gave you a standing ovation? Yes.
Did I also want him to say something nasty? Yes.
Do I secretly hope and believe you will win? Yes.
Do I secretly hope and believe you will not? Yes.

I really don't know what to do about you.
You are the worst guilty pleasure I have ever had.

Prowler

2009-04-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

Date: Monday, April 6, 2009
Time: 2:35pm
Location: My house
Setting: I was sitting at the table in the breakfast nook working on homework.
Culprit: Middle aged. Curly, gray hair. male. Wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans. Eating out of a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos.
Suspicious Behaviors: Culprit came walking up the driveway, where he was spotted through the nook window. He then came near to the house and was peering in the lower windows.
Action Taken: I got up ran to the window to see what he was doing, then ran to the window at the back of the house to get a better view. I decided to run downstairs to confront him. In my hurry to get downstairs, I tripped and fell down the stairs.
Results: By the time I was able to pick myself up and get to the back of the house, he was gone. He most likely got scared away by the commotion inside the house

true confessions of a compulsive speeder

2009-04-06T01:07:00.000-07:00

• I love driving fast.
• It really annoys me when others go the speed limit.
• I have been pulled over 8 times in my life and have only been given 1 ticket.
• 2 of those 8 times happened in the past week.
• The following excuses have gotten me out of tickets:

I'm lost
I'm really sick (as snot rolls down my face) and I don't have any Kleenex
I've never been here before, so I don't know the speed limit
We were just chatting and I lost track of how fast I was going
It has been a long day and I was just trying to get home fast
I had no idea that was the speed limit
"No, I wasn't drinking. I have never drank in my entire life." "Yes, that is true. I'm Mormon." From the passengers in the car, "We're all Mormon." Me again, "Where are we coming from? Oh, we went down to see how long the line is for the So You Think You Can Dance tryouts." a brief pause then, " We're trying out tomorrow."

• My excuses are never that good. It is all about my delivery. I usually get really nervous, can't breath, can't talk and I look and sound pathetic.
• I made a New Years resolution to stop speeding- I have failed miserably
• The fact that I have gotten out of so many tickets reinforces my bad behavior.

Today I am recommitting myself: I will not speed while on normal roads, and on the freeway I will not go faster then 10 miles over the speed limit-- Feel free to check in with me on this.

I use to feel that way

2009-04-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I use to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world." -Anne of Green Gables

Maybe I have lost my Anne, or maybe I found too many too soon, but kindred spirits seem harder to find these days.

i am beyonce

2009-04-01T23:29:00.000-07:00

ok. no i'm not.
but:

• i saw her in concert tonight and it was incredible
• i am going to learn every one of her dance moves
• i will one day have a closet full of leotards and high heels
my favorite songs of the night were:
broken-hearted girl
listen
if i were a boy
single ladies (of course)

emergency! emergency!

2009-03-30T15:30:00.001-07:00

the hot australian construction worker has been swapped for a half homeless, smarmy tile layer. he just promised me that i am never going to leave the bathroom once he is done with it because the tile he is laying is soothing to the eye.

it is coming.

2009-03-27T17:33:00.000-07:00

yes, it is really happening. and i am just as excited about it as you are!

so, i just noticed:

2009-03-26T22:55:00.000-07:00

washington's water tastes far superior to utah's. i could barely drink water out of the tap down there, and if i did i had to add a lemon to it. i have been ruined by this place.

that's right

2009-03-26T22:50:00.000-07:00

i just paid $1.39 for the itunes video of one of last night's american idol performances. so shameful.

mini letters

2009-03-19T07:53:00.000-07:00

Dear Body,
Just so you know, I am on vacation. This means 7am is an inappropriate time to wake me up.
Thanks,
Kaylene

June,
The sooner you get here the better.
Please hurry,
Kaylene

Dear Australian Construction Man,
Thanks for working on our bathroom, and thanks for being so dreamy. Don't worry, I'll keep coming up with excuses to talk to you till you leave.
Love,
Kaylene

Hunter,
I can't wait to meet you! Get ready for an explosion of love!
your aunt,
Kaylene

To whom it may concern,
I'm done.
Sorry,
Kaylene

Dear Wicked,
I'm looking forward to tomorrow night. I hope you are everything you claim to be.
See ya soon,
Kaylene

kinder magic

2009-03-18T10:57:00.000-07:00

of all of the kindereggs,
in all of switzerland,
my roommate jill chose a carton of 6 eggs to bring home to her roommates.
of those six eggs i chose the one with this inside:

simply providential
(if you can't tell, it is a hedgehog)

cookie dough

2009-03-10T18:45:00.001-07:00

my current best friend, and worst enemy.

better than christian the lion

2009-03-08T22:52:00.000-07:00

tears were shed. my heart was touched and my life was changed.

slippery day

2009-03-03T14:37:00.000-08:00

i fell twice in the bathtub today, and twice while walking outside, and it is only 2:30 in the afternoon.

so, i'm no mary wollenzien

2009-02-23T22:48:00.000-08:00

Tonight we had a film competition for a tri-ward FHE which we have known about it for a couple of weeks. I wasn't really planning on doing anything, until last Thursday night when I got a crazy idea. So, I pulled out my new flip video camera (a Christmas present from my parents)and some items from my costume collection. This is what resulted:

Background: Owen is a good friend that I love to tease. He is a funny (and slightly shy) guy and it is fun to pretend that I am deeply in love with him.

The Public's Response: I was super nervous about showing the video. I was mostly afraid that no one would laugh. Fortunately I was wrong. People loved it! They laughed so hard and clapped even harder. In the end I won the big "People's Choice Award," and got a standing ovation.

My Confession: I made it a New Year's resolution to kiss Owen. When I went up to accept the PCA, I waved Owen up to the stand with me, made a brief statement then said, "I guess there nothing left to say except..." Then I grabbed his face and kissed him. It wasn't exactly romantic, but it was dramatic and I fulfilled my goal.

When I think about the night I just keep wondering if I will ever change, and if my crazy antics will ever end.

lol

2009-02-14T23:41:00.001-08:00

I have either experienced for myself or seen someone else do all of the following:

•Laugh until they cry
•Have to excuse themselves from church, class, and other such activities because of uncontrollable laughter
•Laugh so hard it makes them wet their pants
*Struggle to breath because they are laughing

But, I have always wondered if anyone had laughed so hard they stopped breathing and passed out. A secret part of me has hoped that at some point in my life I will somehow experience this.

Tonight, Whitney and McKay got me laughing so hard my secret wish almost came true.

I have not laughed like that since before I left Provo. Thank you ladies.

a million miles a minute

2009-02-11T23:40:00.000-08:00

i have so much to do and i just don't want to do it.
lost was crazy tonight and it keeps creeping in my thoughts. it always brings more questions than answers and all i really want are answers. no more questions please.
i talked to andrew gibby last night and he got me thinking all sorts of crazy thoughts about my future.
i can't shut my mind off and all i really want to do is sleep.

Cupcakes of Catan

2009-02-09T16:59:00.000-08:00

In an effort to do something nice for a couple of friends, Mark and I spent most of yesterday doing this:

no perservatives

2009-02-08T15:35:00.000-08:00

I made my own hummus last night. The recipe I used was fairly easy and turned out to be quite delicious (next time I'll use just a little less tahini). It made SO MUCH!!! I predict this week will be a very hummus filled week.

the morning is speaking to me

2009-02-06T09:09:00.000-08:00

from the moment i woke up this morning i just had this feeling about today. i don't know what it is, it just feels like today is going to be a magical day. there is something different in the air, and i feel good and hopeful. i can't wait to see how it turns out.

I don't know why, but...

2009-02-06T00:02:00.000-08:00

I just counted all of my jewels: Turns out I have 59 necklaces.

I don't, by any means, give all of them their fair share of face time (I have my favorites).
I've officially decided that I am going to wear a different necklace everyday for 2 months. This way each of my necklaces will be treated equally, and it will force me to be more creative with my accessory selection.

somebody must really hate me

2009-01-26T17:08:00.000-08:00

I know that I have been away from the blogging world for a long time, so i hate to make my first post back about TV, but I can't help it:

ABC IS DESTROYING MY LIFE
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/01/breaking-abc-be.html?cnn=yes

First pushing daisies, now this.
Are you kidding me!?!
The people at abc must be a lot dumber than I realized.

Sometimes

2008-12-13T00:24:00.000-08:00

Acting like a tourist in your own city is really fun, and you can get free stuff from it.

finally

2008-12-12T11:58:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning and the first thought that popped into my mind was I don't HAVE to do anything today, school is over.
Then, I heard Courtney move on the blow up mattress next to me and I remembered that Courtney was here!
And I knew it was going to be a very good day.

brekfast, lunch, dinner

2008-12-11T12:27:00.000-08:00

Believe it or not it is possible for me to eat a whole one of these in less than 24 hours.hummus just might be my favorite food,
and this hummus just might be the best there is.

Mary Wollenzien is a GENIUS

2008-12-01T14:33:00.000-08:00

Many of you have probably already seen this, but as part of their Thanksgiving celebration this year the Wollenziens made a music video together. It is incredible. I am of the opinion that everybody should watch this at least 100 times. Posting this is my way of spreading the joy and letting Mary know how amazed I am by her talent.

the Wollenzien family is awesome.

oh what a sad day

2008-11-20T19:03:00.000-08:00

I apologize for yet another blog about TV.

But I am sitting here trying to do important things,
like write papers,
and all I can think about is the fact that ABC CANCELED Pushing Daisies today.
The show is:
magical
creative
vibrant
intelligent
unique
charming
funny
aesthetically pleasing
sensitive
entertaining
romantic
clever
perfect

It is truly so sad to know
that such a beautiful world of fantasy and imagination
is coming to an end.
Now that I got that out, maybe I can get some papers written.

is it worth it?

2008-11-11T19:35:00.001-08:00

I need a doorstop for my bedroom door. I fell in love with this one today but can't decide if I should pay $24 for a doorstop. Any opinions?

and just like a dream it was over so quickly

2008-11-11T14:47:00.000-08:00

Halloween has come and gone. My Halloween season was everything I could have dreamed of.

I dressed up as a bee:

I was planning a different costume but gave in to peer pressure and at the last minute decided to be a bee with all my roommates.

We all did our own version of a bee:

Our house had a big party. We probably had over 130 people attend. People had a good time, and we danced hard. Lily came up from Portland and told fortunes the entire night. Our guests couldn't get enough of her. On several occasions I had people come up to me and say "who was that? she was good, she was real good."

Overall it was a successful Halloween season and we only have 354 days till next Halloween. I am already making plans for my costume!

a great combo

2008-10-29T00:49:00.001-07:00

I love Ugly Betty
and
I love Halloween
So, dressing up as Ugly Betty for my first costume of the Halloween season was perfect.
and having Megan and Kurt be Amanda and Mark was even more perfect.Thank you guys so much for being an "accessory" to my costume!

I WANT...

2008-10-28T19:31:00.000-07:00

one of these:
or these:

or these:

it can be so hard when the other half of your soul lives in a different state

2008-10-23T22:18:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I think that there is no one else in this world that understand me quite like Lily Von.
my proof ( a text messaging conversation we had today):

me: I am writing a paper about you right now.
Lily: about me?!
me: yes mam, it is for my multicultural class.
Lily: what was the the assignment exactly?
me: well, there were three multicultural experiences we could choose from, one was to spend the weekend with a family of a different ethnicity and I didn't have time to do one, so i just wrote about the weekend I spent with your family a while back.
Lily: can i have a copy? or is it racist? if it is racist I don't want it
me: it is totally racist. i am afraid to give you a copy.
Lily: fine. i still kinda want a copy though. i thought i wouldn't want one if it was racist, but i do.
me: ok, i'll see what i can do.
Lily: maybe just delete all of the racist parts before you send it.
me: I'll try really hard to take out all of the times i call you oriental.
Lily: and chink...
me: EXACTLY! I almost said that in my last text, but was afraid I would offend you.
Lily: i can't wait to read it. i love when people consider me a multicultural experience.
me: you were the best I could think of.
Lily: i'm honored
me: and privileged.
Lily: i owe you
me: you are kinda famous now
Lily: i need to hire a bodyguard and stylist
me: you have actually needed to do that for a while

When pepole ask us how we met. we often reply: "magic." And i can't think of a statement that could be more true. Our souls were meant to find each other.

going political

2008-10-23T08:41:00.000-07:00

it isn't exactly my style to talk politics, but I liked this poster and thought I would share it:

this is the original

It must be the phase of the moon or something

2008-10-21T15:16:00.000-07:00

The last 24 hours has provided me with an excesses of creepy man stories. (warning: long post and not in bullet form.)

story #1

I was at DI yesterday looking at the tables. I found a table and a couple of chairs that I was thinking about purchasing. I sat the chairs up next to the table and was trying to figure out if I liked them together. I backed away and examined the set, then came back and sat in the chair. At this point I looked to my left and saw a man staring at me. He then said, "those are nice chairs." I looked at him smiled and said, "yeah they are." I then went back to my business of standing up, looking at the table, backing up, sitting down, standing and sitting. At this point I looked to my left again to find the same man looking at me with his phone out pointed at me like he was taking a picture of me. As soon as I looked at him he moved the phone and then mumbled something about how his phone was broken. Moments later he got a phone call and totally lied to the person on the phone about what he was doing and where he was. CREEPY!

story #2

As I was working at Lucy (a women's clothing store) yesterday a man came in and started looking around. When a man walks in we make it a point to help him quickly because he is probably looking for a gift and feeling a little out of place. So, naturally, I approach this man and ask him if he needs help with anything. He didn't really answer so I went on to ask him who he was shopping for, he was quiet and reserved for a minute like he didn't want to say, then after several moments of awkward silence he said, "a woman." Really??? I start helping him pick stuff out for his woman friend and at one point I was showing him a purple shirt. I then asked ifshe likes or wears purple. He looked at me and in all seriousness said, "I don't know, and it really isn't about what she likes is it? It is all about me and what I like." WOW!!! I was dying, who is this guy?? And what woman would ever be with him? The rest of the interaction was strange and awkward and the whole time I just had an icky feeling. DOUBLE CREEPY!

story #3

Today I was at a store shopping for a wig for my costume. As I was trying on different wigs a man came over to share my mirror with me and try on hats. He started talking to me about how his head is abnormally large. He then said, "When my mom was about to have me God asked my mom what kind of head she wanted me to have, and my mom thought he said bed, so she asked for a large and soft one." I gave him a courtesy giggle and continued with my important business of wig selection. We exchange a couple small awkward exchanges, then I turned to a couple of girls that were near by and ask them for an opinion on which wig I should get. The guy then decides to tell me that they are both "babealiciously hot." The rest of the time he keeps looking at me and saying weird things. EWWWWW! TRIPLE CREEPY!!!

oh and this guy keeps trying to talk to me and be my friend on LDSLinkup. WHY??

Why can't I just have normal male interactions?
Maybe I choose to hangout with so many gay men because I can't handle the heterosexual creepiness.

could anything be funnier

2008-10-20T23:24:00.000-07:00

The other day I was looking through my cousin's facebook pictures and I ran across this picture from his wedding. I think it is practically the funniest picture I have ever seen.For those who don't know my family: this is my brother Garrett, my Mom and my Dad, in short the picture is funny because you don't often catch my family doing super silly things

online dating

2008-10-14T00:29:00.000-07:00

After talking to many friends and weighing all of the pros and cons, on my 27th birthday I officially decided that it was time for me to enter the world of online dating. It has taken me a little while to really get into it but I am now officially signed up on LDS singles and LDS LinkUp. I am still very nervous and unsure about the whole thing, but am willing to give it a try.
So far one person has added me to his favorites list, he's 57. This should be awesome.

big secret

2008-09-25T17:15:00.000-07:00

I just officially decided what I am going to be for Halloween, I am so excited!!! SO EXCITED.

junkie

2008-09-24T14:10:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Cassie's wonderful discovery on YouTube, I spent a good portion of my day watching Project Runway Australia. It is much like the American version except for with awesome accents, a funky flair and no Tim Gunn or Heidi Klum.

It amazes me how much I enjoy TV these days, sometimes I think I may have a problem. The other day Megan asked me how many full seasons of television shows I have watched since living in Seattle.
This my answer:

-Ugly Betty, seasons 1 & 2
-Lost, seasons 1, 2, 3, & 4
-Alias, season 5
-Brothers and Sisters, season 1
-Heroes, season 1
-Project Runway, season 4 and currently watching season 5
-American Idol- most recent season
-So You Think You Can Dance- most recent season

For a grand total of 13 full seasons of TV in a year. Wow, that is kinda scary, and I am not exactly sure how I have done it. Hard work, I guess.

Long Overdue

2008-09-23T23:39:00.000-07:00

pictures taken on my computer camera, so they aren't the best pictures. oh well!

Maybe this isn't new news, but I thought I should let all of those who I don't see often know:
I am officially BLOND.

As of right now I am going to say that blonds have approximately 23% more fun.
ps. macs are more fun too.

Fall inspired thoughts

2008-09-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

The rain has arrived, and to be honest I am not at all upset about it. Summer has left us, and Autumn has finally come. This is my favorite time of year. I love the smell in the air. Everything seems so magical right now.

As I drove in the rain this morning these are some of the thoughts I had:

I am so glad my windshield wipers work again.... Whitney is still blessing my life long after she has left.
I am in love with hot car driving. The only way to survive the cold is to turn the heat in my car to full blast.
I am so happy that Kanye and Estelle finally made the top 10 in America's Top 40.
I am so grateful for my friendship with Mark Stoelk. After all of these years I never knew it could get better, but it has. He is the greatest joy in my life these days, what would I do with out him?
I am so blessed to live in Seattle.

excuses

2008-09-18T17:59:00.000-07:00

top 3 reasons I haven't blogged recently:

#1: I was homeless for a while
#2: Don't have the internet at my new home
#3: I have so much to do that blogging makes me feel guilty

sorry, I'll do better.

WHY???????

2008-08-04T13:23:00.000-07:00

could someone please explain to me why i CHOSE to go to grad school.
this paper could be the end of me.
i am not afraid to fail.
or die.

counting the days

2008-08-03T23:11:00.000-07:00

Only one short week until I get to hold this in my arms again!!

vampire mania

2008-08-02T00:13:00.000-07:00

I don't really like nor do I support the books, but somehow I found myself at Barnes and Noble tonight for the book release party of Breaking Dawn (the 4th Twilight book).

Even though I think the books are ridiculous, a part of me loved being there with so many people excited about reading. The store was full of people in full costume, bubbling with anticipation. Regardless of what the book is, I am glad that so many people can be so excited and energetic about the series.

A group of girls I know got the book at midnight, then got in their car and headed up to Forks (the town where the book takes place). They are going to camp out there all weekend in a tent, and listen to the book on tape together while they read along in their own copies.

It seems slightly crazy to me, but maybe a small piece of my soul is just a little jealous of them. I guess I wish I could have been that excited.

this is huge

2008-07-31T23:32:00.000-07:00

It has been at least 1.5 years since I have changed any of the settings on my speed dial. To have a position on my speed dial means everything. You really have to earn your place there. In fact, I keep people on my speed dial not because I talk to them often, but because the friendship deserves a spot.

Tonight I changed one of the settings. The new lucky occupant of space #5 is (drum roll)...

MARK JOHNSON
congrats mark, you deserve the honor.

I AM SO SO SO EXCITED FOR THIS

2008-07-30T14:43:00.000-07:00

Here I go posting another video. It is like once you start with these videos you can't stop.

It looks so good, and so scary. Tom Riddle looks so evil.
Did I mention I am extremely excited about this!!!
November 21st, I'll be there... in my cloak.

animal inspirations

2008-07-27T23:53:00.001-07:00

I never wanted to be the girl that posts a million videos on her blog, but tonight I just can't help it. The other night my roommates and I spent hours and hours looking up YouTube videos of animals.
I couldn't stop thinking about some of the videos, so I have decided to share. These are my top 3:

#1:

#2:

#3:

(All 3 make me cry, for different reasons.)

I am a Pioneer

2008-07-25T01:01:00.001-07:00

Happy 24th of July!
Here is to my pioneer heritage, and all of the sacrifices my ancestors made because of their faith.

America has made a HUGE mistake

2008-07-25T00:39:00.000-07:00

I think I might still be in shock.
I can't believe this happened.
Did we really kick off the very best dancer on SYTYCD this early in the season?!?!?

I am honestly more heart broken tonight than I was when David Archuleta did not win Idol.

I already miss you Will!!! You deserved to win.

it is finally finished

2008-07-23T22:29:00.000-07:00

3 summers ago my roommates and I started watching the Alias series. During that time, we were practically obsessed. In fact I am pretty sure that some of the girls may have even made Jack Bristow t-shirts.

At one point I remember frantically calling all of the video stores in Provo looking for a specific disk. I even think that we may have driven all the way out to Springville or Spanish Fork to get that disk. Later the general manager for the nearest Hollywood Video moved into our ward. When he first met me and Lily he knew we seemed familiar, moments later he said "you are the Alias girls."

Our obsession ended midway through the 4th season, as the series seemed to be going down hill fast. We decided it just wasn't worth the dedication anymore, and we gave up.
Ever since then, a part of me has always wondered how it all ended. I wanted to know what happened to Sydney Bristow, and to agent Vaughn. Over the years I have asked around to find out what happened, but I was never able to get a clear answer.

A little a while ago I noticed that Justin owned the 5th season. After noticing I asked him to tell me what happened. He suggested that I just watch the 5th season and find out for myself.
So I did. I watched the 5th season of Alias in 5 days. It feels so good to finally know. I have all of the answers I ever needed. I feel a sense of peace and closure. I had no idea it would be this fulfilling.

I really enjoyed this

2008-07-15T23:44:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it took this long

2008-07-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Last night, running charades made its debut in Seattle. It went over really well, in fact I would say it was a major success. But, of course it was a major success. How could it not be?
I realize that some people may not know what running charades is, so I thought about typing up an explanation. Then I just felt lazy, so I googled it and was surprised when I found this perfect description.

David Archuleta, Will You Marry Me?????

2008-07-13T01:42:00.000-07:00

My friend Justin and I went to the American Idols concert tonight.

Performance Reviews

David Cook was AMAZING. He really puts on a good show, and is ruggedly handsome.

Brooke was finally able to redeem herself in my eyes. In fact when she puts out an album I might actually buy it.

Carly's performance was touching and powerful. She has such an incredible voice and is a great performer.

Ramiele's outfit was too sparkly and it prevented me from paying attention to her music.

Syesha failed to impress me.

Jason Castro was not boring, and he still has the prettiest face I have ever seen on a male.

Kristy Lee Cook loves Seattle and loves to sing God Bless the USA.

Michael Johns never stops being attractive, and I still think he got kicked off too early in the show

Chikezie was a bit on the boring side.

David Archuleta stole my heart all over again. It is a little upsetting how quickly he walked right into my life and then walked right out. How can one person be so lovable?? I kinda want to shrink his head and hang it from my rear view mirror, oh shucks, I think Paula thought of that first.

Overall, it was a master class.

According to Nordstroms

2008-07-11T13:05:00.000-07:00

I now officially see the world in 3D.

i don't think i was ready for this

2008-07-10T21:03:00.000-07:00

I am not sure you can ever be really prepared to have your heart broken.
Maybe I was holding out for things to change. Maybe I thought things would go my way.
I never wanted this.
I feel sick.
I want to cry.
I want to scream.
It all seems so final now.

oops

2008-07-03T20:28:00.000-07:00

I just spent a ridiculous amount of money on a swimsuit. I do look dang good in it. Any guesses how many dollars equals ridiculous??

Today I Learned

2008-06-12T01:26:00.000-07:00

That I should never double dutch without a sports bra.

Goals for 2009

2008-05-31T21:16:00.001-07:00

Graduate from my program.

Quit my regular life.

Lose 3/4 of my body weight.

Do nothing but take intense dance classes.

ALL TO ONE END:

Try out for So You Think You Can Dance?

Free Gelato!!

2008-05-01T00:26:00.000-07:00

To celebrate May Day *tomorrow this place is offering free gelato from 11-1. Free gelato is way better than a 31 cent scoop at Baskin Robbins!
Unfortunately, during that time, I will be deep in the middle of a busy day at Evergreen Manor. Shucks!
Free gelato is almost enough to make me want to skip the internship.

*i wrote this at 12:26 am, so it i s technically already May 1st. If we are being technical the event is actually happening today.

I've said it before

2008-04-22T19:26:00.001-07:00

and I'll say it again.

Being in Utah is so EASY!

reflections

2008-04-14T21:37:00.001-07:00

Seeing as how it has been almost a month since Kim's wedding, I thought I would finally post some thoughts and pictures from that wonderful day.
So many things about this picture seem so unreal. In all honesty the picture leaves me questioning many things:

1st- Are we really that old?

2nd- Is this really Kim's wedding?
3rd- Is that Damon Schmidt I have my arm around?
4th- Could that actually be David Bassett?!?
5th- Did this really happen??

I secretly wanted to post a picture from 8 years ago, when Kim and I were living in the dorms together, so we could all do a compare and contrast to see how much we have grown up. However, I thought I would save Kim and I the embarrassment.

Oh, the Chopllette's. (That is all I have to say about this one)

The day was a truly lovely day. It felt good to be surrounded by so many very important people from my past. It felt good to see Kim so happy. She is a lovely person. Since the wedding I have tried a couple times to really get my thoughts and feelings out on paper, but it has been harder than I expected. I think the whole event just made me so grateful for my friendship with Kim. I think back to the young and naive 18 year-old I was when we met. I am hardly the same person I was back then, I have learned so much and changed even more. The crazy part is, I feel as though I owe a lot of those changes and lessons to my friendship with Kim. I am a better and stronger person because of her. Many of our stories and memories are a bit crazy and humiliating (the kinds of things you hope no one ever hears about) but I wouldn't change any of it for the world. I love that girl. I feel so much joy knowing she is happy, and wish her the best, because she truly deserves it.

Everybody Listen Up!!!

2008-04-11T18:38:00.001-07:00

A MIRACLE HAS HAPPENED!!!

no miracles

2008-04-11T01:25:00.000-07:00

I keep praying for a miracle, that when I turn on my computer it will magically be fixed. No such luck!! Still broken, still annoyed.
It took me 6 minutes to type that.

GRFRFRF!!!!

2008-04-04T19:29:00.000-07:00

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April Fools!!

2008-04-01T21:50:00.001-07:00

I sent the following text message to several people tonight:

Hey everybody! I thought I should let you know, it finally happened...
I'm pregnant!

These are my friends responses:

Becky: Congratulations Kaylene! Who is the father?
Mary: Sick
Erin: Dude... old news. I saw the pictys.
Mark Johnson: Even though it is April Fools Day, I still could believe it.
Whitney: Yea! I get to throw your baby shower!
Collin: You wish.
Lily: Hey! Whaddya know! So am I! Let's try to have our babies on the same day! Mine is gonna be half black. Yours?
Mark Stoelk: April Fools!
David: Oh, you totally had me! That's not a joking matter. I take you getting pregnant very seriously.

What a fun day!

speaking of dreams

2008-03-25T22:56:00.000-07:00

While I was in California I was able to visit an old friend of mine who is currently working at Pixar. He invited us to the Pixar campus for a visit, and gave us a tour around the place. It was really really awesome. It was neat to think of all of the magic that takes place in that building. It was even neater to realize that my friend gets to take part in that.
He is truly living his dream. It was strange being there. I found myself oddly jealous of him and the life he has chosen. I don't think it is because he is an animator (that hasn't been a dream of mine since I was 14), but I think it is because he is doing something extremely amazing, and he is honestly happy and satisfied with what he is doing.
Truthfully I am really happy and satisfied with the life I have chosen. However, I am a dreamer, I always have been. I dream of doing so much more with my life, helping so many more people, and making the very most of the gifts I have.
Sometimes i wonder if there is something more, something I haven't yet discovered, and sometimes I find my soul searching for that extra something that would make me wake up every day and pinch myself, because I would be living my dream.