the happiest season of all!

Today I woke up determined to go to the temple to do baptisms. I left the house with the idea that hey, no one would be in town so I can get through within the hour! Little did I know that it would take me two (2) hours to finish up. It turns out that every LDS high schooler in the area had the same idea. But regardless, it was a lovely morning and it set the tone for the rest of the day.

Today the sky was overcast, which is by far my favorite weather. It was chilly, but not freezing. Everything was calm. There wasn’t even a breeze smacking my hair into my face! Half of the town was absent, too, which added to the stillness.

Today I spent too much money. I bought gifts, I bought baking supplies, I assembled, I wrote a birthday card, I made a batch of granola, I listened to Christmas music in the car, and tonight I bought a lovely modest Christmas tree for my living room!

Today I realized why I bake more than I ever have before: I watch less TV.

Today I let my mind wander to the future, to what I’ll be doing at this time next year…

Some days I’m such a girl.

back in california!

I got home Monday night (Tuesday morning) at 1am (which, because of the time change, is really what my body believes is 2am) at which point I remarked “We have cats?” and Gary said “Come look at the new big screen TV!” And then I fell asleep.

I woke up amazed how comfortable my bed was and confused at where the spatulas were kept (and it turns out they’ve been where they’ve always been). California is confusing. I miss Utah. And I think mozzarella cheese is less expensive in Utah. I’m just saying.

Wednesday: It rained last night. I had lunch with my dad and his mom today. I bought more wrapping paper and ribbon. I’ve been wrapping gifts and tonight I’m making pizza from scratch for my dear family.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Do you know that that means?

Christmas is coming!

Houseboat Honeymoon / Sweeney Todd

 Last night I saw BYU’s production of Houseboat Honeymoon. Let me just explain to you how fantastic this production is. The script began in a beginning playwriting class (the one I’m actually in right now). It is being directed by my professor Eric Samuelsen. Three of my friends are in it (Haley Flanders, Ashley Bonner, and Moises Lopez), and they are incredibly funny. I also know some people who worked with lighting, etc.

On Thursday, I tried to watch Sweeney Todd, but had to stop after about 50 minutes, following the murder of Sweeney Todd’s first victim. Therefore, following the performance of Houseboat Honeymoon, my friend let me use his Clearplay to watch the last half of the movie. Without the excessive gore, I could get through the movie! And I found it to be a stunning film! I love how dark it is. I love the characters. I love the costumes and design. I love the music…

And that was my Friday night.

Oh! And my friend Lindsay began a book blog. Check out my post on two feminist plays here!

Next Week!

I’m seeing you next week!

I’m seeing you next week!

I’m seeing you next week! (I think?)

 

I’m seeing you next week!

Mom! I’m seeing you next week!

Fact: The women in these pictures are four of the loveliest women I know.

I’ll see you next week in CALIFORNIA!

 

red is the color

Red is the color this Christmas.

With Black? White? Gold?

(Yes, there will be a color scheme associated with the gifting!)

computer!

According to a friend of mine, my two year old laptop’s screen was only being held to the computer by fragile wires.

And therefore, it became absolutely necessary for me to purchase a new computer…

BEHOLD!

A MacBook!

Hallelujah!

(By the way, thank you Santa! Love, Allie)

Hallowweeeeennnn

Happy Halloween!

(Or, late Halloween…)

Highlights:

School. Specifically the Fine Arts Building (HFAC). Specifically the costumes seen in the Fine Arts Building… the Village People, Calvin & Hobbes, “Dead Sexy”, a cop, Spiderman…

(I was a cat by the way. Or a mouse. You couldn’t really tell. The costume was extremely vague.)

Watching Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin with Devon.

(Has Charlie Brown always been such a depressing young boy? Did I miss aspect of this when I was a child?)

Attending a concert adaptation of Sweeney Todd at the outdoor Castle Theatre with Andrew at 11pm. It was absolutely incredible! Every aspect of it! It started raining and the actors just kept on going. They deserve a lot of praise for their performance.

Going to Aunt Susan’s house the next day. I had sent the boys pirate mustaches/eye patches, and my little cousin Jake stuck his mustache to the bathroom mirror so he can stand at the counter and have a mustache in his reflection! AH! I’m so completely delighted with this. I love those boys!

And now it’s November. Can you believe that?

P.S. It’s been a blustery day, and the lovely wet weather is supposed to continue for a little while! I love Utah!