ONE MONTH

HURRY UP TIME

In exactly one month I will

1.Boarding a plane

2. Flying to L.A.

3.  Family

4. Dad, Mom, Mackenzie, Brandon, Miranda, Macey, 2 Aunts, 2 Uncles, 3 Cousins, Nonnie and Papa

5. Getting on our Cruise Ship

6. Swimming with the dolphins in Cabo

7. Zip-lining in Puerto Vallarta

8. ATV's in Acapulco

9. Merry Christmas

10. Life is Good

One month...I can do it. All I have to do is get through finals (easier said than done), Christmas at Nordstrom (my first holiday in retail...this should be fun), and present shopping

THEN IT'S GOODBYE SNOW, HELLO SUNSHINE

Happy 21st Birthday Lauren

Taylor Hall...Freshman Year...Pre-Nursing...Aerobics Class

Happy 21st Birthday

Miss Lauren Deaver

We met in aerobics class Freshman year both of us dancing to Miley Cyrus and Michael Jackson.

 From that class on we were inseparable. Glued at the hip. We finish each other's sentences, know exactly what the other one is thinking, and anticipate what the other is going to do next. 

We tell each other our secrets, obsess over Gossip Girl,  laugh until we cry, sing the whole car ride, and dance even when there is no music

Here's to you Lauren, my best friend

I love you

Happy 21st 

Once in a Lifetime

10:15pm- get dressed for the occasion...running spandex, over the knee socks, sweats, 2 running spandex shirts, sweatshirt, ugg boots

{We may be smiling...but it was FREEZING!}

10:30pm-pack a bag of essentials- snowboarding coat, scarf, gloves, beanie, food, ipod, one tree hill season 6, dvd player, change of clothes, pathophysiology hw (who I am kidding)

11:00pm- lauren picked me up and we were on our way!

11:45pm- arrived at Costco in Sandy and laid out our blankets and sat in line amongst the other 100+ people...and waited.

1:00am-still waiting

3:00am- still waiting

6:00am- some more waiting

{loved LOVED watching One Tree Hill}

7:00am-and waiting

8:00am- WRISTBANDS! #158 and #159

10:00am- waiting

           {So many people}

{This was our buddy right by us...we called him BED BOY. That's the way to spend 14 hours waiting! With a blow up mattress}

12:00pm-still waiting

1:00pm- MET PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

{Pictures of President Bush credited to the Salt Lake Tribune-no cameras allowed}

Wednesday evening I find out that President Bush will be making a visit to the Costco in Sandy, UT on his way back home to Texas. Lauren and I decided to join the other 1200 people and go and  meet him. Both of us didn't have work (it was meant to be) and so we get ready for the cold and the best day ever. Let's just say it was worth the freezing weather, the hard cement, the hunger and the day-old makeup. When we got our wristbands, it seemed so much more real! We had to pass through secret service which was so cool! It was just like the movies...walkie-talkie watches and all! Then, the time came! We walked into the room, and there he was, PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH!!! He was amazing. So genuine, so sweet and down to earth. I was just BEAMING. Ha ha I go and shake his hand and just ramble about how much I love him and appreciate all that he has done (with a smile that was about 6 miles long) He laughed and thanked me for everything and then kissed my hand! I couldn't believe it. Such an amazing man, so humble with such a love for his country. It was a day I will never forget. So many veterans were there from WWII who just love President Bush. It was a great way to pass the hours by listening to their stories. Thank You for giving me the life that I have now. Thank You for protecting our country. I left with 2 books signed, and a memory that will last a lifetime.  

Holiday Look Book

Standing in front of my closet this morning, I realized how much I absolutely love this time of year! Winter clothes are my favorite because there is so much you can do with your outfit. From boots to coats and everything in between (scarfs, sweaters, hats, gloves, etc.) you can look just so darn cute! (and stay warm in this cold weather) Anywhoo, don't worry, this blog isn't going to turn into a "you should wear this" blog. Its just....I love winter clothes. 

{Thank you Anthropologie for your gorgeous outfits}

Have fun with your outfits! 

Layering is so easy to do, and so fun (and keeps you warm.....bonus). Tights are amazing for any outfit because it adds just that "extra something" to your look, and you have so many options in textures, colors, and prints! 

As for me..its all about BOOTS BOOTS and MORE BOOTS! My favorite pair this winter? Sam Edelman's Over the Knee Boots! 

                  But remember...

{BE A WOMAN THAT EXUDES THE CONFIDENCE TO WEAR WHATEVER SHE WANTS DESPITE WHATEVER TREND IS IN SEASON - AUDREY HEPBURN}

SO WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE!

p.s. this entire day nothing but the new Rascal Flatts has been playing from my ipod and computer! It is simply amazing. Everyone go get their new cd 

    Nothing Like This. 

You can never go wrong with these boys. 

My favoriteS: Track 9-Summer Young

                   Track 12-Easy

Pile of Books

I am currently sitting in my apartment reading my Nursing Perry and Potter Book, learning all there is to learn about 

inserting catheters, urinary tract infections, characteristics of urine, and so on and so forth (can you tell that this week we are learning about urinary elimination!) 

Anywhoo, sitting here trying to read, but looking out the window thinking to myself,

 "Geeze, I hope this wind doesn't send a tree crashing down on my car outside. Good ol' Henry would not like that." 

But seriously, it is getting crazy outside! Needless to say, I LOVE FALL. The colors, the crisp cool air...makes for a perfect perfect run (which is exactly what I will be doing when I am done typing this)

 Back to my reading and all my scattered thoughts. I look at my desk and see the accumulation of books that I actually want to read. 

I think it's my own fault really. I buy all these books with the intention of reading them, but in reality I should realize that being a nursing student I should plan on only reading books that have to do with bodily functions, the different phases of pressure ulcers, how to deal with old people (Gero class), and vital signs. 

But I can't help myself.

I love books.

One day, I plan on reading all of them. That's what vacations are for right! Book reading. So that's my plan. I will keep buying books that I want because someday I will get to them. 

Talking to my darling mother on the phone she told me how she is excited to catch up on her own reading on the cruise. Perfect idea mom! I will do the same. So for now its bowel elimination, medication administration and oxygenation, but come December it will be...romance, mystery, and politics!

Madison's Book List (bought and ready to read!)

1. Finish reading Spoken from the Heart by Laura Bush

2. Decision Points by President George W. Bush

3. Look Again by Lisa Scottoline

4. The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins

5. The Rescue by Nicholas Spark

6 Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

7. A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Spark

8. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

9. The Host by Stephanie Myer

{So I may not get to them all, but it's a start!}

{Best place to buy books? Costco of course! I know, I am kind of obsessed with the place}

The Countdown Begins

We have all read the books

We have all seen the movies

We have fallen in love with both (especially the wonderful British accents!)

We have all practiced our spells..."...expelliarmus, expecto patronum, psuedomonas aeruginosa ..."

We all wished we went to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 

NOW

IT'S 

TIME

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

I don't think I can be more excited. 

But seriously.

So excited.

You can believe I got my ticket! 12:02am Friday 

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!!

{HP Boxset DVD's 1-6 at Costco for $32.99. Love Costco}

Roommates. Best Friends.

I am just the luckiest girl ever to have the most amazing roommates. I mean who wouldn't want to share a room with a Pyro. yes. Gabby aka Gobby the House Elf won't put the dang lighter down. I am waiting for her to light the apartment on fire. I can see it now. She also informed me that I am very lucky to have her as a roommate because she is (in her words) "i'm just trying to protect you." Before hopping into bed she will do a run-through of the apt, making sure all the doors and windows are locked.  Lucky. I know. Thank you Gabby for your OCD ways. Much appreciated..I'm still safe and sound.

What we do when it is 11:59pm on a Thursday night?

{Yes, we like to sing to Justin Beiber. What can I say...Beiber Fever}

Just simple college girls.