Movies of 2009!

Ok... I know this is probably incredibly annoying. Yes I'm just giving run-downs on what should be some excellent movies this coming year. Hopefully I'll get back in the habit of writing interesting stories and such! :) But till then, here's a list of movies I think will be highly entertaining.
First is The Proposal, Sandra Bullock stars in it and she has always been a favorite actress of mine. It should be a fun, humorous movie!
http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/12/09/sandra-bullock-and-ryan-reynolds-the-proposal-trailer/
Second is 17 Again, I know I know another movie with Zac Efron, things couldn't get worse. But it looks REALLY good and funny! I definitely recommend (of course I haven't seen it yet, so I can't really recommend it... but you know what I mean.)
http://www.17againmovie.com/
Third is Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. Come On! who doesn't want to see a Harry Potter movie, dressed up in wizarding atire, at midnight! ;)
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthehalf-bloodprince/
Some other movies that look ok/good are:
Push, Inkheart, Star Trek, Toy Story III, Night at the Museum II, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, IceAge Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Sherlock Holmes, Valkyrie, And Race to Witch Mountain, which is based on other movies made back in the 70's that I used to love. http://www.inquisitr.com/8750/race-to-witch-mountain-trailer/
And in May of 2010 Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and Iron Man 2 come out! This is so exciting! :D haha I hope everyone is excited for the upcoming year! And not just with movies... haha but here's a list of them if you ever get bored!

For all you CRAZY Star Wars Fans! :)

My Uncle found this and I just couldn't stop Laughing! Hope you enjoy! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4

Another random star wars story....

My Other Uncle and his family LOVE anything star wars... so they introduced me to George Lucas in Love. It is the story of George Lucas and how he actually came up with the Star Wars story. Again if you are absolutely obsessed with Star Wars this is sooooooooo Funny! Enjoy! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2i_nLClAUU

Music is in My Soul

So I have missed music like CRAZY! I haven't had time nor space in my schedule to add it to my schedule at school so after my senior year my life became pretty colorless. Music is the color of life! :)
Because the lack of music I needed to add something, so I started going to my ward choir, I joined in the Messiah with some friends and I was asked to join a small musical with some people in our ward, The Forgotten Carols! And I must admit that Daniel Throckmorton and Aubrey Noble have helped me to go back to listening to Music regularily so I want to thank you both and everyone who has contributed to music in some way or another. I LOVE it! ok that was my random rant for the day! Thanks for listening! :D

Atlantic

RULES:
1. Put Your iTunes, Windows Media Player, MP3 Player, or whatever on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.

If someone says, “Is this okay?” You say?
Calling All Angels {First line: I need a sign :D }

How would you describe yourself?
Keep Your Mind Wide Open

What do you like in a guy/girl?
Tragedy {so true}

How do you feel today?
I Like to Move it Move it

What is your life’s purpose?
Everytime We Touch

What is your motto?
Just the Girl

What do your friends think of you?
Drops of Jupiter

What do you think of your parents?
This Never Happened Before

What do you think about very often?
Adiemus

What is 2 + 2?
Beyond the Sea

What do you think of your best friend?
Daughters

What do you think of the person you like?
I Woke up in a Car {Yes this is the name of the song}

What is your life story?
I'll Make a Man out of You!

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Go the Distance

What do you think of when you see the person you like?
Oceano

What will you dance to at your wedding?
Ready to Run {watch the music video! Its so perfect! Its by the Dixie Chicks}

What will they play at your funeral?
Just so You Know

What is your hobby/interest?
Save the Last Dance for ME

What is your biggest fear?
Behind These Hazel Eyes

What is your biggest secret?
Breathless

What do you think of your friends?
You Are Loved

What will you post this as?
Atlantic

Haha some of these are pretty funny! :) try it yourself whenever you get bored! :D

The Real Ending of the Not So Happily Ever After Story

Ok so I'm actually finishing this story right here and right now! Thank you everyone for contributing your comments! I loved them! But I need to finish this story now!

So the princess was left alone to work on her princess studies and become the best princess she could be? I don't think so. The princess was WAY too dramatic to not complain and get on everyones nerves due to her endless rants about prince number 5. Well one day a thought accured to her to take another walk outside. (since the prince left she stayed inside too much). She took a stroll in her huge garden and realized something she hadn't thought of before. There was too much here in the world that she couldn't waste the precious minutes of her life in the past. Looking foward was the only way to be happy. So she set out finding what used to bring her joy. She re-connected with friends she hadn't seen in a long time and laughed till her sides ached! She found spending time with family joyful and spending time thinking about others much more exciting! She learned to cope with the hard things and push though struggles remembering to constantly take "one step at a time (cuz) there's no need to rush!"
Life has constantly gotten better for the Princess! She enjoys it immensely! and hopes to continue being happy. Maybe she shoud just stay away from princes from now on. ;D

The End

Happy Belated THANKSGIVING!

Ok I must admit I'm going to be the biggest copycat ever! I know its December, but I have been super busy these past weeks and have had no time to comment. Brittney and Aubrey have inspired me to write all the things I'm thankful for on this post. So, better late than never, I'm going to write them now!
I'm grateful for a loving caring family who stick with me through thick and thin and teach me many life lessons that I would never know, and for giving me many opportunities to become a better person.
I'm grateful for all my friends who have continued being friends even when we're miles (states) apart. I'm also grateful that they are kind enough to be forgiving, because I need all the forgiveness I can get!
I'm so grateful for the little dog Honey that greets me with a wet tongue and a paw on the knee everytime I walk through the garage door.
I'm grateful for sisters who are willing to stay up late in the nights to listen to my over-extended stories and for their patience with my lack of time.
I'm glad I have a few good friends who will listen to all my drama and give me their inspiring ideas or share in my sadness.
I'm grateful for the girl who has constantly been my friend even though much has come between us.
I'm grateful for the boy who gave me three chances to fix things and continued being my friends after all the drama.
I'm grateful for my church leaders who have continuously inspired me to be better and have taught me what to do.
I'm grateful for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Without it I would surely be lost and confused.
I'm also grateful for my Heavenly Father who sent me to this earth to gain a body, to be tested and to be given the chance to return and live with Him again.
I'm grateful for all those young men and young women serving their missions and taking time out of their lives to serve the Lord and their fellow men. Even though it may be sad to see them go, they inspire me and make me want to go on my mission even more every day! Thank you!
I'm grateful for my two best friends who love me no matter how crazy I am and who still want to hang out with me whenever they are in town,
I'm grateful for friends who keep my ego in check and remind me to be humble.
I'm grateful for my Mother, who has become one of my best friends and has offered me advice that I probably wouldn't have listened to from anyone else.
I"m so grateful for all the beautiful nature here! For Rain, beautiful Sunsets, sunny skies, cloudy days, trees, flowers, streams, ponds, lakes, oceans, rain forests, jungles, desert (sorta), just everything really! We really are blessed to live in a land of wonder!
I'm even grateful for America! Although our government is pretty corrupt and the economy is failing we still have freedoms here that we can't find in many other places. America is a blessed land. We are so lucky to live in the Promised land.
I could include so many things but I'm going to wrap it up here and say that I'm thankful for trials, as strange as it may seem, because trials although unpleasant are here to help us learn and grow. I'm also thankful for all my friends! We have all gone through thick and thin and its nice to know that they are still there even when they live in different states and may never see you again. I know they're here for me and that they want whats best for me!
Thank you again! I love you all! And I'm so grateful for the plan of happiness! I could not have been truly happy without it!

TWILIGHT Frenzie!

um... ok. Twilight (the movie) is different from Twilight (the book)... of course. Its super fast in the beginning which is kinda disheartening because there are many good parts in the beginning... but oh my can you say Hillarious? wow I know none of the guys will appreciate this but I must share.

So I went to the Midnight showing for the mere fun of going to midnight showings... and since I didn't have class till 2 pm on Friday... why not? So there was a really really long line that wrapped around the building! but... there was also 3 showings of the movie, explainable. Me and Stacey Smith went together and were one of the last in line because we didn't get there till 9:30pm I know crazy! But it was worth the wait bc there was only us two we got really good seats anyway. So we're sitting there waiting for the movie to start and we practically fall asleep from being up so late... ya we're old. Haha well the previews start and there is an awful preview that was sooo disturbing, if we hadn't been there to watch another movie I probably would've had nightmares. Anywho... The movie was good!

What was so great was that they mainly stuck to the movie, and Edward grew on you after a while, Bella was actually fairly good except for the scene at the end when she can hardly breathe bc she's freaking out. Woah! Calm Down Bella! Anywho Rose was a bit... annoying, and Jasper was Really odd. But it was still good! What was really funny was that at the parts you usually wouldn't laugh at our whole theater was cracking up! It was the funniest thing to see the Cullens walk into the cafeteria and to see Edward look as if he were about to vomit when Bella was entering the room! It was awesome! Anyway... I won't spill anything else for those of you who haven't seen or read it yet. It was good! and actually boys its ok to watch. ;) But if it becomes you're favorite movie... well that would just be odd.

For all you Fans of Harry Potter... go check out the newest trailer for the 6th movie! Its Freaking Awesome!!!! And Just to let you all know it comes out Aug 21st 2009 (I think) So GO see the it! Preferably the midnight showing with me! :)

Once Upon a Time...

All good fairy tale stories begin with those 4 dear words. Well what if a story that began that way ended badly? Would we trust those four words with as much belief in the completely happy outcome? Well let me relay a story I heard, that was DESTINED to be a good story!

Once Upon a Time... a Beautiful Princess was walking about in a garden full of flowers and fountains and all manner of beautiful nature. To see this scene you would asume it was a painting by Da'Vinci! But alas it wasn't it was Real! And the princess was sweet and dear and loved all her fairy tale animal friends (who of course could speak to her and only her). She was lovely and had a gorgeous voice! Whenever a prince would hear the tune he'd follow it forever wanting more! Those princes couldn't get enough of this glorious sound! And when they saw the singer their hearts skipped a beat or two! They must all be in love! All be in love you say? That doesn't seem very likely! She can only love one! Oh but who should she chose? This is Not fair She thought. For one prince was cunning and handsome and undeniably smart with a bit of sarcastic humor. But what about this one? Tall slender with dark brown eyes, a playful sense of humor, also very smart and unbelievably flirtatious. The third prince stepped up to meet the princess. He was sweet, shy and calm with his own sense of humor, but overall he was very well balanced and very comfortable to be around. Then the fourth prince moved forward, he was very intelligent, a complete goof ball, yet very knowlegdeable for the amount of books he read and the experiences he'd been through, he could relate very well. Then the fifth prince stood out of the crowd. He was definitely different. He didn't have a specific talent and wasn't amazing or outstanding at anything, he simply was an average prince with a keen sense for flirting and standing out among the crowd.
Well the Princess was very confused. So she set up a test to find out which she loved the most. None of the princes knew anything other than the order to return home. Later that day she sent out a royal message to all princes. She decided they would each have to explain why they liked her. The first named off all her talents and said why he liked them, the second and fourth followed suit. The third explained how he never liked anyone before and couldn't explain how he felt. But the fifth... well he just said "I like you. I know I do. I don't need to explain anything." The princess soon became annoyed with him and started arguing. But it was not in the role of a princess to argue so she stopped writing him.
The second task had each of the princes asking her to balls of some sort and giving her goodies from sweets to recreational game pieces. But for some reason the fifth prince just took her to the royal ice cream shop and she had to take Her royal carraige to pick him up. What is up with this guy? He doesn't know any rules of decency. Yet later that night, she was astonished at how much fun she had talking. Just talking.
All of the Princes had at this time become good friends with the princess that it was impossile to choose. So she avoided it at all costs. She loved them all as dear friends and had a special connection with each. But why did they have to be 5? why couldn't they all mix and be the perfect one for her? But of course nothing could happen. Unfortunately her friendly wizard friend Merlin II was on holiday and even if he could do something she knew she would lose something special from each prince.
GOOD GRIEF! She was about to give up completey until the third prince surprised her with a game to play to waste time. The number game. One would need to hit a ball into a different number hole a certain number of times to win. It was Random but fun, she decided he was the one! But alas, things didn't work out perfectly and so she moved on. Their friendship diminished and she hated the loss. She almost vowed not to like anyone again but prince #1 was just so much Fun! So after lots of debating with herself she gave in. Alright sir my heart is yours.
Then something tragic happened. In the middle of her bliss the 5th prince she did merely miss and He decided to pronounce his love for her gone. She felt heart broken. Why must he treat me in this fashion? He was never nice to begin with. But now...
There was something wrong. She shouldn't care like this. Why did she? Well needless to say she messed up everything with the first prince and decided to like someone who had declared his love for another. Was she mad? Jealous? What is this feeling so sudden and new? ah... loathing!!! But why? UGH! Well she gave up. There was no hope left. She couldn't like the 2nd prince. He was her Bestest friend ever! And the fourth prince was sweet but he had some Dragons of his own that needed defeating. She couldn't expect any sympathy from the other two who probably felt used though it just wasn't true. She had nothing left but her princess studies to keep her going. Then... the tricky 5th prince decided he liked her once again. She was annoyed even more now than before. How dare he think I can forgive him for all that he did and except him now? He was completely ridiculous, but something kept urging her forward, closer to that prince, she decided if she didn't try something she may die mad! or maybe she'd die mad either way but at least she would know. Right?
Well dear readers... she accepted his hand, and she gave him her whole heart. He was sweet but not as much as the others. How could she like him? It was plain ridiculous. But alas she did and things continued down that road and they were engaged for a while... until he had to go to war. He was sent out early and he never returned. So now the princess continues her schooling rather glumly and argues ever more, she also has little to do or say so nearly nothing is done.

The End

Well readers? Tell me did you enjoy it? I'm sure I didn't. It was a ridiculous story with no happy ending! The author should be sued then put in a basement to correct this awful story. It must be rewritten! That is all there is to it. So I believe it is your turn now. Tell me how this story should REALLY go! You can write it in the comments when you're bored or on your own page to show the world that Once Upon a Time really does end "Happily Ever After!" Thank you for your courage and daring in accepting this assignment, hopefully it will become the Best story ever! Thank you Thank you. Till we meet again!

Till We Have Faces vs. Twilight

Ok so now I figured that talking about books is fun! So here is a book that I've been reading lately; Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis, a very outstanding author and one of my favorite. Its not a fantasy book but more of a "myth" that shows life through the eyes of an ugly princess. It is the myth of Cupid and Psyche retold through the eyes of Psyche's ugly and bitter sister Orual. Orual makes many mistakes due to her possesiveness of Psyche and her love for her. It shows the life of the two princesses and how they cannot understand the will of the Gods "till we have faces". Its a really good read and everyone can enjoy it (keyword "can", I know many people probably wouldn't like this type of book but it is really good). It keeps going when you think it will end but it keeps you in suspense. Sometimes its disheartening but at other times you realize how true some lessons are. Really Good Book! Recommended! **** (four stars). haha
On the other hand there is another book series that I have read. Yep. Twilight. The book all girls rave about. (Keyword here... "girls") I don't think guys need to read it. Sure some of them might enjoy it but its a totally different level for girls, and I don't know how well guys can appreciate it the same way girls do. Its totally romantic and adventurous which is AWESOME! but it gets a bit hmm... Interesting at times. So boys, sorry, but my suggestion is don't read it. For any girls who are bored and want to do something, Read it! Great book, really fun! Also **** (four stars). Its about a girl Bella who falls for a Vampire and a Werewolf. Imagine that. But she has to choose which is better while trying not to die at the same time. Many people or things are after her, wanting to break her and she has to escape while not harming any of her loved ones. Good Book, but something my mom would consider a junk book.

So if you want to actually Learn something from a book, dont read Twilight, read Till We Have Faces. If you feel like wasting time with something that catches your interest, is easy to read and keeps going, read the Twilight series! :) Good Luck!

And our New President is...

Obama.

I know people are heated in debate about which candidate would be better and why they're happy and/or sad about what happened, but do we really need to bite each other's head off?


When I heard Obama would be our next President I have to admit I felt dissapointed and confused and scared. Some guy I didn't know very well was about to become president and I didn't know how my future would turn out under his leadership. The second thought I had (which happened to take a whole day to have) was that although McCain didn't win, I could still live the same life I've lived. Obama hasn't taken my rights, he can't and even if I don't agree as much with his policies I probably wouldn't see much in action because presidents have limited powers. All because our founding fathers thought of limited powers! (I know that lots of you are thinking wow what a dismal person to think such things but I'm just honestly telling you my train of thought, k) Well my third thought was that the government is no longer divided. EVERYONE, well ok Most people, hope for divided government because divided government balances powers and ideas and contributes to making a good America! and frankly more work is done. And no offense to our congress... wait... no... complete offense to our congress... Listen up! We the American People want things to be done! Congress, stop sitting around arguing! I want a better tomorrow, thats why I elected you! And yes not everyone is bad but honestly I'm sick of MY money (technically my parents) being wasted to fund stupid stuff that NO ONE cares about! (except of course all of you who want extra money) Listen the reason I voted for McCain is that he has always been a man who wanted to get things done, he and Jeff Flake are some of the few who rant on Pork-barreling. He strives to help America, not like the lazy do-nothings who take $1 billion from the American people to fund a bridge that to the people it would help, don't want, Just so they can keep their seats in Congress, and get more money.


That and many other reasons are why I voted for McCain. He's a good man, who wants to do good. And while I don't know Obama that well, I suppose I'll get to know him over the next 4 years. I believe that if we all pull together and stick up for what we think is right we'll be able to make a difference! I also believe that what our founding fathers had to say "United we stand, Divided we fall" is correct. So instead of falling apart because the man we don't know or didn't want is President, we should support him and let him know what we think (how we are to do that I haven't quite figured out yet...) but I believe that this country is capable of lots of good! Debating isn't the answer. What's done is done. This includes any propositions. They were voted on and now we need to do what we can to make the best of them. Eating another persons head wouldn't succeed in doing anything other than making yourself a cannabal. So don't do it.


I encourage everyone to let go of their frustrations and their urges to bite people, and look towards the good that's left. It's the only way we are going to survive in this day and age. And if we really aren't happy about this president in four years time its ok because we'll vote Mrs. Ries in 2012 anyhow! :) I love my country! I love my rights! And I love this people! And incorporating a bit of religion into government, I pray for the best! Amen.