The time has come to part ways with my blessed little Intrigue. Goodbye, My Love. You have been my white stallion in the kingdom of Teenagery. Now as you traverse the streets of Salt Lake I hope you will never take for granted the freeway snowstorms you pulled me through, and forgive the snow cone spills I put you through. Have a wonderful life in the arms of....someone else....
Woooooo what a great weekend! My friends and I love concerts, and this weekend we went to a couple of great ones. And guess what? I have pictures!So Friday afternoon we drove down to Salt Lake for the first one, Jack Johnson! He's one of my favorites and I've always wanted to see him in concert, so when we heard he was coming to Salt Lake we quickly started planning. He performed at the Usana Amphitheater in West Valley. That place is HUGE! We went cheap on the tickets this time so we got the lawn seating, which was the farthest away. We could barely see the people on the stage but it was still really cool and a little different experience sitting on the lawn rather than in the pit or in seats.
Here's a picture just to show you how far away we were! 
Our little group! Me, Jacob, Jayde, and poor wisdom-toothless Colby, AKA "Chubs"
Me and Jacob "THSO EXTHITED!"
Me and lovely JaydeSo ya that concert was a really good time! I tried to get some pictures of Jack and stuff but unsurprisingly none of them turned out. It was really cool though because it was outdoors and everything so there was this nice little breeze, and also the meteor shower was still going on so we caught a few shooting stars during the concert!
Since they weren't fans of the next concert, that night Jayde and Colby went home along with our other friend Zach, who came with but didn't go to the Jack Johnson. So Jacob and I drove to Payson and stayed the night at Kevin and Tiffany's house (thanks again!!). We woke up Saturday morning and then drove to Provo to say hi to Dustin and Amy and deliver a couple things to them. We hung out at their sweet little apartment for about an hour until they had to leave. After that we had a bunch of time to kill before the concert so we wandered around Provo. We looked around campus a little bit and then had some lunch. Then we decided to go see a movie so we drove to the theater and for the second time saw INCEPTION YAAAA!!! I love that movie.
So after that it was pretty much time to get in line for Benton Paul. Benton isn't very well known, but we're huge fans. I saw him when he opened for a David Archuleta concert I went to and instantly liked him! He happens to be LDS and even sings one of the songs on an EFY cd. He's got a little bit different style so that's why some people aren't too into him.
ANYWAY so we got in line and while we were waiting we met some really cool kids who were about our age. They let us play cards with them and pass the time until the doors opened. I wish I would've gotten a picture with them but I didn't :(
The show was at this really cool tiny place in Provo called the Velour
Sweet style!
Finally the doors opened and we could go inside. We got there early enough to be in the second row! It was pretty much just a big room that you stand in with a stage. I have to say this concert was even more enjoyable than Jack Johnson because we were so dang close to Benton! He put on an awesome awesome show and it was cool at the end because when he came out for his last "encore" song, he sat right down on the edge of the stage and sang a little acoustic song. So he was pretty freakishly close to us.
It was hard to get a good picture in there!After that was over we knew he was going to come outside to meet people. So we waited and after not to long, sure enough there he was! We had to wait in a little line but then it was our turn and we got to talk to him. We actually met him back in February, when we came to another show at the Velour, so it was cool to meet him again! Sadly he didn't remember us but oh well haha. But he is super super nice and gave me a picture and an autograph!
Basically that was the highlight of my weekend, but it was all great! After Benton's show we drove back to Payson to get some sleep, and then we left really early Sunday morning and got home around 9:30!
All in all it was a sweet weekend. It was really fun to have sort-of a "last thing" of summer with some of my friends before we all separate. And P.S., if you've read this far down then thanks! This was a looooong blog, but there was just so much to talk about!Two songs :)
Run - Benton Paul
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Yesterday was awesome! Dustin and Amy got married and it was b-e-a-utiful. Devrey and I and Mom and Dad drove down to Aurora on Friday. We first stopped at Kevin and Tiffany's house to drop off our stuff and to say hi. Then we drove down to Aurora to help set up the church and the yard for the next day. It was pretty fun! As fun as that sort of stuff can be. Then we sat around at Amy's parents' house for a little bit. After dinner Amy took me on a "Razor" ride around Aurora, which was really cool. I had never heard of a Razor before but it's like a souped-up golf cart. It was fun to ride in! We drove up the hills and she showed me where Dustin proposed and then she showed me around the (tiny) town. After that we drove back to Payson to hang out with Kevin and Tiffany and then get some sleep.
On Saturday we woke up early and then drove down to Manti to meet everyone at the temple. The temple was so pretty, and that's just the part I saw of it. I'm sure the rest was amazing. Devrey and I passed the time by watching Logan and walking around the temple grounds. Luckily the ceremony didn't take too long! Or else time just passed quickly, I'm not sure which. Then Dustin and Amy came out and they looked so happy as couples always do when they come out of the temple. And...I warned you...I'm horrible about taking pictures. I thought I was being good by bringing my camera with me but I forgot about it and left it at the house:( I TOLD YOU! But I DID manage to get a picture with my phone, and from the looks of it, Cherice got lots of awesome pictures. Here's Dustin and Amy with Elder Oaks and his wife! Sorry for the smallness.
It was so cool that they got to be sealed by Elder Oaks. I think it came as a surprise to some of those who went to the ceremony! I was really glad I got to shake his hand and talk to him for a bit. He is so nice and personable.
After the temple we headed back down to Aurora to get ready for the luncheon. I have to say that that part of the day really sucked, because for some reason I got really sick. It was also super hot so that didn't really help. I felt bad that I couldn't be happy on Dustin's day but I just wanted to lay down and die! But right before the luncheon started I got sick in the the other sense and after that I felt perfect! So we ate the delicious food and did luncheony stuff. After that we went to the house to take some naps and get ready for the reception. It was held in Amy's Grandma's yard and it was very pretty. It seemed to go on forever but finally people stopped coming so Dustin and Amy left and we cleaned up, said our goodbyes, and headed back to Payson!
This morning we slept in and then just chilled with Kevin and Tiffany for a little bit. I always love staying at their house, so thanks guys! Then we took off for home, and that was my weekend! I'm so happy for Dustin and Amy. They're both so amazing and great examples, as each one of my brothers and sisters are. It was a good weekend.
I love weddings :)
Today's song: Instead of a Show - Jon Foreman
So....a quick overview of my last summer at home so far. It's been great! A lot different than I expected but still good. I've been having a good time with my friends - I just love how during the summer you can do whatever the heck you want. I can just randomly decide to go swimming or go running or just do whatever. Life is good in that way.
I kept my job at Mr. Pizza, but I wanted a way to earn a little bit more money so I snatched a job at the snow shack. Let me tell ya...it's the funnest job ever! I don't know what it is about it but I love it. I can just chill there and read a book or do whatever and then make people happy by giving them delicious snow cones! The tips are great and I usually get pretty long shifts so it's good money. Not to mention the free snow cones I get and the fun I have experimenting with flavors. The one and only downside is the fact that it can get SUPER boring if it's not a busy day. But it's worth it for more college money! I can pretty much say that my diet this summer has consisted entirely of pizza, snow cones, and Taco Bell.
Speaking of college, now for the future part. At the end of August I'm moving down to Provo to go to BYU! I'm so dang excited. I love Shelley but it'll be so sweet to start again in a new place and make some new friends and figure myself out. Two of my best friends are also going to BYU, and we're living really close to eachother, so that'll be way fun! I'm glad I won't be ALL on my own. It'll be cool to experience it together. I'll also have Dustin and Amy there close so I'm sure we'll have fun. Me and my friend Jayde were laughing because when we went to register for classes it was like wait, what? We actually have to LEARN things? College isn't all just fun and games? I've still got a bit of shopping to do before I'm ready to move, but it's fun shopping. Only one month to go!
Today's song: "So Long, So Long" - Dashboard Confessional
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNawDeGeUvo
Ya, ya. I'm starting a blog. My reasoning being that there's gonna be a lot of "new's" in my life (new school, new apartment, new STATE, new ward, new friends, new...life!) in the coming months so I might as well start a new blog. New is a weird word...... nnneewwww. Anyway, I'm going to clear some things up and set up some disclaimers right here and now:
1. I'm doing this for my family as much as I'm doing it for me. Momma's still trying to get used to the idea of her last kids being out of the house, so I thought this could help. Also now that I'll be out of the house this is a good way to let all y'all know what I'm up to.
2. I'm not promising a whole lot of pictures. I'm just not the type to carry my camera around with me a lot and whip it out into otherwise content situations. BUT I will definitely do my best and try to carry it around more! I love pictures, it's just a bad habit of mine to never take them.
3. For the next couple of months this blog is going to remain in a trial stage. I'm always gung-ho about things when I start them but they always end up fizzling out, so who knows how regular this will stay. But as with the pictures, I will do my best! I definitely want to keep this nice and updated.
That's about it for now! I'll post more stuff about my actual life on Sunday.
P.S. I'm going to try to post a song and a link to it each time I write. They won't necessarily have anything to do with the actual blog post but I think a person's taste in music can tell just as much about them as the person can. And I personally love to listen to music...ALL the time. Some will be new and some will be just one's that I'm especially loving at the time.
Today's: "Sweeter Than This" - Katie Herzig. Ignore the really REALLY cheesy music video :S
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20xX37J90Ks&feature=PlayList&p=B78B93F5D151CAF7&playnext=1&index=34
