{Happy} Halloween

October was such a fun month but holy smokes it went by super fast. I went to Thriller, a tradition for the past 6 years with my besties, and Halloween was pretty fun this year too. I was a paper doll this year, it was a little rough to sit down but other than that, it was probably my favorite costume that I have done:)

{Gems}

Just wanted to do a little shout out to the dear people that I don't deserve to have in my life, but i'm so grateful for each of you.

I've Been {Tagged}

Thanks Alora for tagging me:)

RULES: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 1 person to tag.


1. I love the Discovery Channel and TLC...I love watching the surgeries, but I can't watch them all the way through so I just pray that the episode is on again a few times, then I just watch a little bit at a time and then I will eventually have seen the whole thing.
2. My favorite color is eggplant purple...it can be elegant or whimsical...yay
3. I love LDS romance mystery thriller novels....when I find one that has all those, I'm in heaven.
4. I can't sleep on the same side of my pillow case twice ( I sleep on one side, flip it over the next night, then I use a new pillowcase; its good for you face kids)
5. I can't go to bed unless my bed is made
6. I can't sleep with socks on
7. I love love love to clean and I get a thrill buying cleaning products
8. I was adopted when I was 2 days old...I will always be a California Girl at heart
9. I adore cooking....mmmmm chocolate chip pancakes
10. I have an obsession with aprons
11. I'm half white and half polynesian
12. I love cereal
13. I throw a ton of bridal showers
14. I love odd beauty and making things pretty
15. I love being in crafty moods
16. I have a dream of being in an ipod commercial
17. I prefer showers over baths
18. When I'm bored I brush my teeth
19. I'm a hopeless romantic
20. I love weddings and every thing about them
21. I love when people dare to wear black and brown together
22. I can't stand to not have moisturizer on my feet or face
23. I love makeup...I have been daring lately and wearing a red lip often
24. Fall is my favorite season....I get to buy my favorite pieces of apparel...knit sweaters, boots, beanies, tights ( i love tights)
25. Cupcakes are flipping adorable

I'm sorry if you read this, I'm such a cotton headed ninny muggins, I really am a dork!

I'm going to break the rules and tag 2 people...ha take that blogging world....AmY C. and DaNi T.

General {Relief Society} Conference

Last Saturday Amy and I took our mom's down to the General Relief Society Conference! It was so fun to spend time with my mom and listen to the General Relief Society Presidency. I just loved every minute of it and I just feel better about where I am in my life right now and I just need to keep progressing, because Heavenly Father can't drive a parked car:) Anyway I encourage all you to read the talks that were given and just know that our Heavenly Father loves us and so many great things are in store for each of us, a simple thought but one that I have to tell myself everyday!

I'm a {Winner}

Shut the front door... I just won the cutest giveaway!!!!! I ran across this blog and she was doing a giveaway and I thought why not? What do ya know I WON! The goody bag is adorable:

A Photo Print

Essie Nail Polish

Ruby Woo Red Lipstick from MAC

Anthropologie Stationary

Handmade Headband from Daris Day Etsy Shop...I picked the pinwheel flower headband in cream

Yummy delightful treats

I love being a girl...Thanks Joni

{HoLy SmOkEs}

Wow...my life just got busier.....

Started the master esthetician program at Marinello (previously Fran Brown)...the days are super duper long but I have my Fridays off work and school so that helps and I got a facial and pedicure the first week...so not too shabby.


My TiVo is on overload...The Office, So You Think You Can Dance, Project Runway, The Hills, The Rachel Zoe Project and Oprah!




College football has begun...Go Wildcats...so that means work is just busy, busy, busy


I have an awesome institute class...Parables of Jesus...and it rocks

My calling is keeping me busy too but I love being over Family Home Evening...we have some really fun activities happening in the next few months

Saving more money for Australia...ahhhhhhh....I can't wait

{Shabby} Chic

So I have happy news......I'm going to Australia!!!!!!! I'm leaving in December and will be there for a few weeks. I'm going with my best friend Amy and we are so stoked. We are going just for kicks and giggles and while we are there we are going to a Young Sinlge Adult Convention thingy for 4 days...which is totally going to rock by the way...I mean hello spending time with Aussie's all day yeah life's good. I do need your help though...we are going to be there on New Years Eve...I know right....anyway at the Young Single Adult convention they are having a New Years Ball so I need a pretty party dress so keep your eye for me please, I'm kinda picky about my style, I want something different and yeah just me, If that makes any sense. I love Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters and just little boutiques that are just different ya know. Anyway send me suggestions:)