bebes

Let's just take a moment to focus on how adorable my nephew is.

Like if I have babies who are as nice as he is then GOSH DANG.
Cutest bebe.

XOXO
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hurricanes in utah

Saturday there was literally a hurricane! Ok, not really. But, this was our apartment at four o'clock in the afternoon. Jake was in the office doing homework and I was reading on the couch. Things started to feel... weird. I noticed that it had gotten really dark and weird noises were happening. I looked outside and full on storm was raging! Like, you know how when you turn the shower on and it just hammers down. Well, probably the Gods were turning a shower on the world or something, because shiz was cray.

We tried to go outside in it, but it was coming down super hard. I finally got to use the awesome rain coat I thrifted in Washington though! Anyways, I stepped outside for this picture for literally five seconds, and my pants were a hot mess when I came back in.

I'm all for the rain, okay? But wind is the most terrifying thing to ever exist anywhere ever. Needless to say we made some cocoa and Jake's math was interrupted for the duration of the storm.

Later that night we went out for shopping and dinner, and there were soooo many tree branches all over the place. When I say tree branches I mean literal, huge tree branches. It blew down a fence in my sister's neighborhood.

STORMS BE CRAY.

XOXO
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neata frita

So, yesterday my friend and I went and checked out the Frita exhibit. It was really interesting to learn about her life. I would regurgitate it, but I get a feeling nobody cares ha ha. There was a picture of her in my psychology textbook one time, but I didn't really think anything of it other than "that lady has a unibrow". The old photographs of her were pretty cool though.

Afterwards we went to Coffee Pod and plot twist they have delicious strawberry-vanilla Italian sodas. So, that was a cool discovery.

Yay for art.

XOXO
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P.S. Notice that picture with the mirror... Normal people would have fit perfectly but they didn't account for the midgets of the world!

the more you know: feature 1

Some ghostly pictures from the day the sun kept changing and messing up my shutter speed.

Also forgot my remote, so.

So, I have been watching this documentary called Asexual. It's actually been super interesting. Reader discretion is advised if you are sensitive to sexual things...

So, apparently they are not interested in having sex. Like, at all. They are not interested in either men or women. However, interestingly enough, they percent of asexual people who "self please" is the same as heterosexual people who "self please". This would suggest that some of them do have a sex drive, they are just not interested in having sex with a person.

One guy on the show is being interviewed by people who think being asexual is a cop out. They ask him how it's possible to have a sex drive, but to not want to have sex with men or women. He explained it as, "You like to have sex with men but not women. That person likes to have sex with women but not men. I like to have sex with neither." Interesting, huh?

Later on in the film they introduce an interesting character who has the unique ability to hammer a nail into her nose. (I would suggest watching that alone! It's about 30-40 minutes in.) She is in a relationship with someone who also is not interested in sex. They address the issue of romance in asexuals. Apparently there are different types of romantics in the asexual community. There are people who identify as romantic and aromantic. There's heter-romantics, homo-romantic, bi-romantic, and pan-romantic. Interesting, huh?
This girl says that the difference between an asexual romantic relationship and a normal romantic relationship is obviously that they don't have sex. Also, it differs from other asexual relationships, because they cuddle and lay together in a way that she would not feel comfortable doing with her friends.

I definitely think it would be interested to do a study, maybe even a longitudinal, on sexual trauma in asexual people. There just seems to be so much controversy and confusion over if asexuality is real or not. It would be nice to get some sort of conclusion.

But, all in all, it was a really interesting documentary. I would recommend it if you are interested in human behaviors.

XOXO

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P.S. What do you guys think? I'm not trying to argue, so if you choose to comment keep it nice! But, firstly, do you think being gay is a choice? Do you think asexuality is a real thing that people are born with? Or do you think it's the result of some sort of childhood trauma or brain dysfunction?

posting elsewhere

Today I am posting on Beverly's blog.
So check it.

XOXO
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from our little day boating

Third time boating this summer, like what is my life.
#fearofwater

Nothing on this earth can make me get in the tube again though.
Also, nothing in this universe can make me wakeboard. Like, ever.

I don't know you guys, boating just ain't my thang. Ya know?

In other news, how cute are these headbands we got from Riley's Picks? It's the perfect solution for not doing your straight across bangs.

I love my bangs and everything, but they definitely aren't a wake-up-and-go sort of deal, so that sucks.

Freshman year I bought an Obey hat so I wouldn't have to get ready in the mornings.
Ask me how that went.

In other news I found a photo friend, so prepare yourself for Wednesday's post.

XOXO
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turning japanese

i, emily, am the sexiest female in america

That's what happens when you ask your husband what you should title your blog post.

In other news, my friend and I adventured today and broke some trespassing laws. In all eeriness, none of those photos turned out, so there's your ghost story for today.

The lovely things her camera does. Am I right?

XOXO
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plot twist

Isn't my puppy so cute?

Often times I can't even handle it.

Well, in all strangeness I actually got my financial aid! I used that calculator and it said 1.99, but then when my class actually got added in, I ended up with a 2.0. Which, is definitely pathetic, but hey, at least I got my federal grants!

Do any of you read the blog Haircut and General Attitude? Well, she wears leggings like this with her dresses, and being someone who recently had a slight wardrobe change, it has literally saved me! She gave me a link to where she gets hers, and gosh. 

Ask me if I've worn these three days in a row. 

The answer is yes.

I got this dress for my high school graduation. It was the first dress I bought that wasn't patterned or edgy. So, that was an accomplishment.

I took these photos on Sunday while waiting for Jake to get off work. My mother went for a walk, so I hit up the backyard for some pics! The lighting wasn't what I wanted, but what can you do.

XOXO

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P.S. I forgot to mention... I've had these shoes since the 9th grade and they never fail to be my absolute favorites. Good thing I don't wear heels often!

we all fade sometimes

So, Tuesday night wasn't really the coolest. 

I had work from 12-8:30. While I was at work I received some bad news regarding my eligibility for financial aid. So, I came home and took a shower, but then Jake fell asleep at like 9:30. So, I was just feeling like a loser ha ha. Also, really lonely and depressed. It usually helps to have my dog, just cause she is so cute and my bff, but she isn't here. So, I tried to go to sleep, but couldn't. I decided to text some of my friends to see if they could make me feel better. One of my friends said something that was sort of, odd, to me. You'll have to tell me what you think.

"Make your life about the small and short sighted things. Don't have high expectations for yourself, you'll never be disappointed."

I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like although high expectations can be damaging and hard to achieve, they can help us be the best person we can be. If we never expect anything amazing from ourselves, we will never be able to do anything amazing. I don't know, maybe I'm crazy or wrong?

But, basically I wasn't really in the mood to throw away all my dreams because they were too high, so I decided to go for a drive to a local viewpoint. I wanted to photograph the moon, but it was pretty cloudy, so I just hung out and listened to Dashboard like a true emo would. Lol.

I didn't fall asleep until 2, but what else is new. No rhyme intended.

I feel like karma's going to really pay out though you know? I mean, only so many unfortunate things can happen to us before the good things start. So.... good things I give you permission to start.

XOXO

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night

So, the other night we went on a walk to the duck pond. It turns out there were like a million people there, which should have been expected. But, I wanted to try to take those photos where the shutter speed is like 10 seconds and you can do cool arm moving things. Do you know what I'm talking about? Anyways, I wanted to take some of those, and for some reason none of the files will import to my computer!

Do you guys know how to fix this? Or just like what settings are best for those types of photos?

Help needed!

XOXO

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P.S. How awesome is that cement? We found it on the walk home and figured that we must be living in Safety Not Guaranteed, and went into the future and put that there so we would be able to find each other, if we hadn't already. Lol.

wedding tres

Well, wedding season is definitely in full swing around here. Aside from our own, we've already been to two, and we have two more coming up! Five weddings in one summer folks, that's the way it's done.

It turns out weddings are a lot more fun when they aren't your own, ha ha. This was my sister-in-laws and it was gorgeous! I felt like Chuck and Blair were going to walk in at any second.

Speaking of Chuck and Blair, I bought the final season and it got sent to my mom's house. So, after three days of waiting, she finally brought it to my work, where I left it sitting on the floor. I'm not scheduled again until next Tuesday! Ah! I would just swing by and get it, but it takes 30 minutes to get there. I don't know. It's actually probably worth it. Serena was just so annoying in that final episode. Plus we all love us some Dan Humphrey.

FAN GIRLING OVER.

In other news, I am considering changing the title of this blog to "Almost". Here's how it went.

Fall 2012: did really bad and got a low gpa, and got placed on academic warning.

Winter 2013: tried really hard to raise my gpa, and ended up with a 1.96, meaning I was .04 away from a 2.0 and got placed on academic probation.

Summer 2013: took two independent study classes to raise my gpa to a 2.0, in order to get my financial aid. In my most recent class, I needed to get a 92%. Guess what I got? A 91.32%. Consequently, my gpa is a 1.99. LIKE ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Guy, I am missing out on literally thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars because I am .01 away from the gpa requirement.

Worst. Luck. Ever.

IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING COLLEGE DO NOT TAKE IT EASY AND BREEZE THROUGH YOUR FIRST SEMESTER OR YOU WILL REGRET IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR COLLEGE CAREER.

Anyways. I photographed the moon last night, but it was cloudy. So, that tomorrow.

XOXO

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costa vida, starbucks, and house at the end of the street

Well, folks. My apologies for the hiatus this little space took. I finally finished my online class (woohoo!) but unfortunately did not achieve an A- and consequently will not receive my financial aid for the 2013-2014 school year (boohoo!). But, whatever. I really did try my hardest, as lame as that sounds. So, personal victory.

In other news, these photos are from Thursday when I went out with my friends from work. Everyone who works there is quitting. I've only got two more days and then I'm off like a dirty shirt. Yi! Let's take a moment and reflect on some of the things I will NOT miss about the dinosaur museum...

• Wrong pronunciations of things such as Turken Bacon (really Turkey Bacon) and mini Trex meal (really T-Rex meal).
• People never specifying what size of popcorn or drink they would like. I.E. *walks up* "I would like popcorn and a drink!" "Ok, what size of popcorn and what size of drink?" "Where are you sizes?" "They are right in front of your face." (Ok, I don't respond like that, but good heavens it's almost necessary.)
• The constant ordering of pretzels. Ex: Last time I worked a table ordered four pretzels in separate transactions. I finally watched them eat the last one, and they would literally put it in the center of the table and all four adults would share it. Like, when you came up for a second pretzel why wouldn't you just get one for each person instead of coming up for multiple transactions?
• Old mean people. Like, I'm sorry you can't hear very well sir, but I am literally yelling your pretzel options so don't give me sass. 
• When people don't specify what chips they would like. "What comes in your mini T-Rex meal?" (By the way, this could almost be one in itself, like read right under where it says "T-Rex" and you will find out!) "Chip or applesauce and one of those little drinks." "Ok sounds great! We will have a grilled cheese mini T-Rex meal." ........ "Ok... Would you like chips or applesauce." "Chips." (I always give them a couple seconds to see if they are just thinking or if they really are that dumb.) "Ok.... What kind of chips would you like." "Oh! Let's do the baked lay's."
• People standing by the glass and watching you make their food. Like. Just no. Just no.
• Kids who spill their drinks. And parents who leave it there.
• When customers claim there is something missing/not included in their sandwich. I.E. The couple that claimed there wasn't any bacon on their sandwich, which me and my coworker made together (she baked it and I put on the sauce), and definitely put bacon on. The woman who specifically told me her daughter wanted a BLT with no lettuce and ranch dress. "So, only bacon, tomatoes." *little girl pipes up saying she wants mayo* "Ok, so only bacon, tomatoes, and mayo." "Ok, no problem your total is a million dollars." We then take our her sandwich and she sends it back saying there wasn't supposed to be mayo... 

That's all I can think of right now, but I'm sure Michelle could list off way more. Now, things I will miss about the little dinosaur museum.

• Mattie eating popcorn like a cat.
• The little treats coworkers bring in for people's birthdays. 
• People who say "oz" like The Wizard of Oz, instead of ounce.
• Free soda.
• Finding expired or damaged chips and eating them. 
• Eating broken pretzels.
• The honey mustard!
• Working with awesome people who make me LOL on a regular basis.

It was a good job, but it's run it's course and now I am off to not really bigger or better things, but just equal things, I suppose.

I plan to open an Etsy shop and see if I can't sell some prints or something. Heaven knows I have enough paintings hoarded everywhere.

Be nice to the person taking your food order, ladies and gentlemen. Karma will slap you straight in the durn face if you aren't.

XOXO

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