~Briana Kay~

Life in Portland

2009-02-28T17:43:00.008-07:00

Some days I hate it.
Most days I love it.
I love: freedom, trees, Mt. Hood, being near the ocean, being at a school bigger than my high school, DOWNTOWN, meeting new people, my new friends, doing what I want, weight training and kickboxing w/Cinnamin

I hate: not being with the ones I love most, missing my church, not seeing Joshua Caleb & Noah (and their parents too!), not having a dog, walking across campus in a downpour, Biology

Places I love in Portland:
Stumptown Coffee
24 Hour Fitness
the track on top of PSU's gym
St Michael the ArchAngel church
Voodoo Donuts
Food for Thought Cafe
Pioneer Square, esp. Pioneer Place Mall
POWELLS bookstore
Buffalo Exchange
Duniway Park/the YMCA track

I love it here. I get homesick, I get frustrated (especially during the last few weeks of a hard term!), but I love the people. I love the atmosphere. This is the right school for me. And this is where I want to be.

w/my favoritest Portland person Hanna :)

Downtown Portland :)

Duniway Park area run

w/Patricia and Jeff!

Downtown Portland at night

yay ocean :D

major news...

2008-12-26T09:53:00.002-07:00

Leanna is engaged!!!!
Babies come home soon :)

Maddie is dead :(
I loved that dog, I was thinking about it and she was one of my best friends this summer! And we also spent Thanksgiving together...

Boise has gotten a CRAPLOAD of snow in the past week-ish...
HOWEVER...not as much as Seattle and, of all places, Portland?!?!

One of my good friends' parents are seperated. Which just strengthens my hate of divorce even more...They have been married for over 20 years.

Michelle Farley, 40 year old Borah Psychology/Health teacher was arrested. She is being charged with 8 counts (so far...) of sexual battery. I'm glad she and the 17 year old basketball player-boyfriend could further ruin Borah's reputation, it's really what we needed.

I move to Portland in 9 days! OMG...
OH, and I've decided to NOT drive my car there yet...
Did I MENTION I HaTE driving in snow and or slushy in a Front Wheel Drive Car?!?!

Well...g2g get ready...so I can go to Vista to make sure Kristen's still alive after driving to Logan and back for the holidays :)

Christmas!!!!!

2008-12-26T09:47:00.005-07:00

CHRISTMAS PICTURES!!!!!!!!!

Tons of Pictures :)

2008-12-26T09:40:00.007-07:00

I've been just not willing to put stuff on here...since I have Facebook AND Myspace to keep up on...
And Christmas was pretty darn busy...
SO here are my favorite pictures from the past two months or so :

2008-12-08T07:23:00.001-07:00

Dear ------

WHY...

Why should I continue to care?

It's not my responsibility or obligation.

Seriously...it's NOT MY JOB.

I can only play the whole "What Would Jesus/Grandma Do?" game for so long...

Why should I continue to sugar coat things?

What good does that do anyway, avoiding telling the freaking truth...When you need to hear it from SOMEONE.

OH it just makes it so the fam's all PEACHY
except not really...we're just pretending, if you haven't noticed.

I'm pretty sure that the best way to deal with someone who manipulates you, acts like an ungrateful 10 year old, and tells everything you say (and more) to EVERYONE...

is to STEP AWAY...

as hard as it is....

Sometimes lessons need to be learned...that's all I'll say.

This is me stepping away...

Actually driving away is more like it...
Haha.
27 DAYS WOOT!

Whatever Dudette~

I'M SO EXCITED!
NOTHING CAN BRING ME DOWN!
NOTHING...so don't even try, K?!

"Have you ever been LOW?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so...
when the truth came out, were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold...
CUZ WHAT YOU DID WAS LOW.
What you did was LOW.
I walk out of this darkness with no sense of regreat
And I go with a clear conscience, we both know you can't say that
Here's to show
For all the time I loved you MORE..."~K.C. :)

Thankful

2008-11-27T07:08:00.002-07:00

What I'm Thankful for this year:

JESUS and my relationship with him
my FAITH and the amazing gift it is in my life
Living in the U.S.A. with freedom and SO many opportunities
FAMILY
FRIENDS
knowing through everything I'll be ok if I'm with God :)
having direction in my life
JOY!

and TODAY, I am most thankful for:
being able to RACE and spend time with an amazing Family :)
Kathe, Pat, and Andrija McCurry :)
my Turner family!
my grandparents
Lorissa & Johnny
being able to LEAVE this city and state tomorrow for a BREAK from all the drama and craziness!!!!

Truly, Thank GOD!
Happy Thanksgiving

Book Part UNO (of many I hope Ha!)

2008-11-24T13:39:00.002-07:00

OK here it goes. Just raw stuff. Kinda weird/scary but whatev...:)

Thursday, August 17, 2000:

“Today I woke up and got ready for Junior High Registration. We dropped Alex off @ Kamee’s so he wouldn’t embarrass me. At registration we bough my PE uniform, payed class fees, put money on my lunch card, had pictures taken for yearbook and my activity card, got my agenda book, and got my locker combo and schedule. We also found my locker and I finally opened it and we walked to all of my classes so I’d get somewhat of an idea of where they were. “

--Obviously starting junior high is a pretty big deal so I'm glad this was in there. Apparently I was at that embarassed by my brother stage (that was probably til around freshman year-ish).

Thursday, August 24, 2000:

“Today I woke up and watched my shows. Then we went to the dentist. Rory told us Kristy was going to South. Poor her! After that we went to the rosary in the park. Lorissa went with us to Blimpie’s for lunch. When we got home I gave Coco a bike ride and then watched a movie. After dinner I got ready for orientation. On the way we dropped Alex off at Grandma’s so he wouldn’t “embarrass” me. Orientation was very unnecessary. The principal gave a 7-minute speech and then we were supposed to walk our schedule—even thoughwe did that at registration. We did it anyway, but still were only at the school for a half an hour. We stayed at Grandma’s for a while, and then came home and watched this movie called Quints, it’s so cute!

--I think it's so funny I talked about TV in my journal. Again with the Alex thing haha...poor kid :) Also, this introuces Lorissa, my nonbiological older sister who has played an UBER important role in my life and faith. It also shows I was active and impatient at this stage, and not that excited for junior high. And most importantly, it introduces the most important human ever in my life--my grandma Betty Jane :)

Friday, August 25, 2000:

“Today mom took me to Costco! Why? So I could get contacts!!! It took about 45 minutes to take them out, clean them, and get them in. The lady who was helping me was very patient, though. When we got home I took my contacts out and swam with Alex and Leanna. Later I thought my contact was in my eye, but it had fallen out. I kept trying to find it in my eye, and then mom found it on the floor, all dry…”

--All I can think about reading this is "Oh, here's where the vanity started." I was such a tomboy until jr high when I got into dances and clothes and shopping and makeup. Funny how I'm back to the tomboy stage and wearing little or no makeup these days :)

Saturday, August 26 2000:

“Today I woke up and got ready and did my chores. Then I made Grandma Betty-Jane oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for her cookie coupon I gave her on her birthday. After that we all met Dave and Shannon and their friends (for Dave’s birthday) for a movie, and then went to Dave and Shannon’s house for pizza, cake, and ice cream for the birthday part. When we got home, I took my contacts out and watched Miss Teen USA. Miss Pennsylvania won.

--Again, Grandma is present. This also shows that at 12 I was perfectly comfortable eating junk food and then watching a beauty pageant. Too bad I chose to warp my self-esteem and view of realistic women by watching so many of those over the years...

Sunday, August 27, 2000:

“Today I woke up, was lazy for awhile (it IS the last day of summer!), then got ready for church. After church we went to grandma’s house because mom had a Life Teen meeting and dad was working on the car. We did stuff with grandma (the house was even quiet) until Tony and Kamee got home from camping. Then we helped and played with the boys. When dad picked us up, he took us with him to the grocery store. When we got home, I swam to cool off. Then I just hung around, and we had dinner. After dinner I talked with mom and dad about school. I’m sorta bummed aboutgoing back, but excited. I got ready for bed at 8:30! And as my dad says, “The party’s over now.”

--I think this part is important because it shows the importance Life Teen and church played in both my mom's and my life from a very young age. And it reaffirms the fact that family meant SO much to me at this point--whether grandma, my baby cousins, or my parents--I loved them more than anyone. And finally, it displays my FEAR of junior high, and basically the start of my teenage years...

Monday, August 28, 2000:

“My first day of school and Junior High: “6:15 came WAY too early this morning. I’ve never gotten up to get ready for school when it’s pitch black outside! I’m very nervous and excited. I got ready (got dressed, had mom curl my hair, ate breakfast, put my contacts in, and got my stuff together) and said goodbye to Mom (who was nervous and excited as much as me) and dad (who knew I would survive). On the bus I sat with Cally McGuire who I used to play with in kindergartedn and first grade. When we got to West, I waited by the back doors with the other hundreds of kids. First, I went to my assigned admission room to get my “official schedule.” Then I went to my [half L] locker and opened it, first time, piece of cake. Then I headed to Life Science. Mrs. Anderson teaches it and she’s really funny. By the time first period started, my butterflies were gone. 2^nd period is Accelerated English; about ¾ of the kids are from Amity. The teacher is Mr. Lynn (he’s about 28 or 30). We went over Rules and Regulations and that’s about all. AUsually after 2^nd period, we have a 13 minute break where we can go to our locker or the cafeteria, but since today’s a half day we didn’t. 3^rd period is Reading. The teacher is Mrs. Corn and she’s a little old and a little weird. We filled out a paper telling about ourselves in Reading. 4^th period is Accelerated Math (my favorite subject). My teacher is Mrs. Kormylo, she’s cool. All we really did was talk about rules and some of the stuff we’d be doing in math. Usually after fourth peiod we have lunch, but since today we have a ½ day, there’s no lunch. Sixth period is Computer Applications, Mr. King teaches it and he’s fun and funny. We talked about computers and what we’d be doing this semester. Seventh period is Home Ec. My teacher, Mrs. Watterlin, is sort of loud and different. We talked about what we’d be doing this year and filled out a paper about ourselves. Eighth period is World Geo., and Mr. Richardson teaches it. He’s nice, organized, young, and funny. We filled out notecards about ourself and I found out he’s a Vandal fan (too bad). And that’s the end of the day. I got home at noon (cool!) and rode the bus home. I like junior high and I’m going to have a great year! When I got home, I told my mom about my day. She told me Heather, my pen-pal, is coming down to Boise for the Fall Conference with her mom and their foreign exchange student. They’re staying with us! I get to meet Heather!!!!! I’m so excited. I’m not going to be able to wait until September 17! I had lunch and emailed Heather. Then I watched Rosie. We had dinner, and then I had to go to bed at 8.

--This just makes me laugh. I can't believe how many details I mentioned. And they all have to do with people...hmm....:) I was so optimistic about jr high, funny I don't ever remember feeling that way about it :) As you can see my mom and I had a great relationship and I always told her everything. My life was pretty boring but I thought it was cool.

My Brilliant Idea to write a book :)

2008-11-24T13:33:00.000-07:00

While running I get these crazy ideas.
Awhile ago this idea to write a book came to me. It's very specific--it would be a book about mental and spiritual health slash being a woman today and how it sucks but it's actually possible to be sane in our messed up society. Ha.

I was thinking to just take journal excerpts from all my journals since 6th-ish grade...gosh they are so funny to look at now...and then when I've taken a few social Work classes to add to my Psych background I can actually analyze the crap. Haha.Sounds like fun, no? Well Genna thinks it's a good idea, she's probably going to be my editor. Because all she does right now is "work at Denny's and sit on my couch watching reality TV with Jaxson" and it makes her feel really fulfilled...NOT! LOL.

So yeah...I gotta start on this project soon b/c there's no way I'll have time once school hits in January...And since I'm driven and bored and have had my latte for the day that means NOW I'm starting NOW. SO...the next post will be the first few excerpts from my first ever journal--6th grade--and let me tell you it is quite amusing.

Let me know what you think! Feedback would be awesome!

Have a wonderful day!

Bri
Prov 3:5-6 ;)

Last Day of Moxie and Leanna is in the Hospital :)

2008-11-23T09:42:00.004-07:00

This is my fave coworker and I (her name is Casey) @ Moxie on my last night (Saturday)
I love her :)

AND:

Leanna is in the Hospital. St. Lukes. Until she has the babies. It's fun...she really enjoys it...
Ha.
At least she has me to let her use my computer/bring her Mongolian BBQ & Moxie and books and DVDs and entertain her with my exciting personality and love life. :D
She refuses to allow me to post a picture of her and I have to say I don't blame her LOL :)
BUT...any day now...or, any week now....We really have no idea, her original due date for one baby was the first of January, the due date for the twins is December 25, but she is 31 weeks now and apparently the babies are "advanced" as in they are more developed than the average baby at their age. Haha. Good genes run in our family :)
Better pray their average like Lorissa and Johnny do for their kids, since mental illness comes along with high levels of intelligence...
haha...i would know ;)

Anyway...
G2G change, put together a Thanksgiving basket for the needy w/Chad, go 2 church, and etc...

But just wanted to let you--i.e. Marci and Krista, my favorite out-of-town peeps--know what was going on :)

P.S. sorry about the random texts Marc... :)

Dear Mom, Grandma, and Grandpa~~

2008-11-20T07:51:00.003-07:00

For Mom, Grandma, & Grandpa (Those who most formed me and who I am)~

Grandma and Grandpa--

You have NO IDEA how grateful for you, the amazing people you were (and still ARE to me and those whose memories and hearts you continue to live in), and the incredible FAITH you raised my mom with, so that she could raise me with. I was raised from the womb with FAITH, and THAT is the biggest gift anyone could ever give me or ever will. Even though, I have to admit, sometimes I'm mad that you aren't physically here- for the special times-graduation, babies being born, and holidays--I know you are always with me. And GOD is always with me, which is because of YOU and your gift of faith in my mom's and my life. Though I cannot see your faces or hug you each week, I will always have GOD to pray to and listen to, and HE has never let me down.

Mom--

Thank you for taking me to church and talking to me about God. Because I KNOW, that despite what anyone says or implies, that I WILL be fine and taken care of and have a good life, because of that faith I was so blessed to have been given and shown by you and Grandma and Grandpa. That faith you taught me to appreciate and Love. That faith that I love more than anyone or anything. Because of YOU. A young mother who did an INCREDIBLE job raising her children to be followers of Christ.

I am FOREVER GRATEFUL to you--Mom, Grandma, and Grandpa.
I would not be ME if I hadn't been born into this family.
Thank GOD I was :)

I LOVE YOU!!!

amazing book

2008-11-17T23:42:00.001-07:00

It's called Life Without Ed.

if you are a woman or have a daughter, you should read it...
well that's my opinion.

i don't want to discuss on the internet what the book is about. But google it if you're interested....:)

2008-11-11T08:03:00.007-07:00

PICTURES!!!!
I've been slackin' on the writin' and the pictchas....sorry!

But here are some from Mac's Birthday, Halloween, and Election Day ;)

w/Katie Beall @ Mac's birthday lunch. she loves me, she's 4 :)

with Hattie and my FAVORITE boys!!--Noah, Joshua, and Caleb A.K.A. Donald Duck, Lightning McQueen, and Buzz Lightyear :)

Tarzan & Jane on Halloween!!!

I <3>

w/Hattie & Ally @ our Halloween party :)

Jane/pirate/Sarah Palin haha

trying to do the official "pow-pow"... :)

best friend in the entire world ;)

favorite cousin's g/f!! she's awesome!!

yeah i never did master the "POW POW"...oh well...my Miss Alaska sash was cool ;)

we have lots of fun together!!
they're my favorite girls ;)

don't u love my librarian/tina fey/sarah palin glasses? ha
this was like the one and only day Hat was NOT wearing her glasses and i WAS !

pre-party in the car :)

we have deep love for her...:)

woot woot webcam !!
@ Hat's apartment gettin ready :)

ELECTION DAY @ The Official Democratic Party!!!!

w/our new President-elect (isn't he handsome? :])
P.S. just 30 minutes before being interviewed on the Channel 7 for being a "young voter"...haha...I was FREAKING OUT, way nervous ...now I'm just glad the youth minister was watching channel 6 that night ;)

Pet peeve

2008-11-01T23:01:00.002-06:00

My pet peeve:

Selfish, Self-Absorbed, Lazy, Immature Adults over 25.
Seriously.
Get over yourself.
Grow up.
Do something productive with your life...like get a freaking babysitter.....
Stop expecting others to serve YOU and start serving God and others.
If I am EVER like this....shoot me. I'm not joking.
I would rather be dead than completely self-absorbed and stupid.
Gah...

Bring the Rain

2008-10-30T14:01:00.001-06:00

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain

I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
So I pray

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty

Chad :)

2008-10-25T10:19:00.003-06:00

So...God's timing is ironic...b/c exactly FIVE days after the worst date EVER with the weirdest guy EVER...I met a CUTE, smart, sweet, Catholic, funny guy named Chad ;)
We met @ Moxie...he is a customer haha
Haven't gone out on a date yet. (probably b/c i'm too busy!)
But he called me Wednesday! And visited me @ work Thursday :)
He's SO hot! And the Catholic thing makes him even HOTTer [haha don't make fun of me] ;)

Addicted...i heart K.C. ;)

2008-10-25T10:15:00.001-06:00

I LOVE this Kelly Clarkson song!!!! :)

ADDICTED

It's like you're a drug
It's like you're a demon I can't face down
It's like I'm stuck
It's like I'm running from you all the time
And I know I let you have all the power
It's like the only company I seek is misery all around
It's like you're a leech
Sucking the life from me
It's like I can't breathe
Without you inside of me
And I know I let you have all the power
And I realize I'm never gonna quit you over time

It's like I can't breathe
It's like I can't see anything
Nothing but you
I'm addicted to you
It's like I can't think
Without you interrupting me
In my thoughts
In my dreams
You've taken over me
It's like I'm not me
It's like I'm not me

It's like I'm lost
It's like I'm giving up slowly
It's like you're a ghost that's haunting me
Leave me alone
And I know these voices in my head
Are mine alone
And I know I'll never change my ways
If I don't give you up now

It's like I can't breathe
It's like I can't see anything
Nothing but you
I'm addicted to you
It's like I can't think
Without you interrupting me
In my thoughts
In my dreams
You've taken over me
It's like I'm not me
It's like I'm not me

I'm hooked on you
I need a fix
I can't take it
Just one more hit
I promise I can deal with it
I'll handle it, quit it
Just one more time
Then that's it
Just a little bit more to get me through this
I'm hooked on you
I need a fix
I can't take it
Just one more hit
I promise I can deal with it
I'll handle it, quit it
Just one more time
Then that's it
Just a little bit more to get me through this

It's like I can't breathe
It's like I can't see anything
Nothing but you
I'm addicted to you
It's like I can't think
Without you interrupting me
In my thoughts
In my dreams
You've taken over me
It's like I'm not me
It's like I'm not me

Who I Am

2008-10-25T10:11:00.002-06:00

There's this song called "Who I am"--it's kind of an old country song (as in like 5 years or something haha), by this girl Jessica Andrews. It was like her one-hit wonder, but I loved it! The line I always remember is:"I am Rosemary's granddaughter, spitting image of my father, and when the day is done my momma's still my biggest fan..." Anyway, this desire to just write a little "Who I am" thing just for kicks popped into my head...

I think frozen yogurt is WAY better than ice cream!

I'm sensitive, but I never cry.

Running gives me a high.

I have high standards in friends and men.

I love my Catholic faith.

I can get pretty mad, but also forgive very easily.

I love white chocolate double americanos!

I think the ocean is magical.

My heroes are my Grandma, Lorissa Ann, Nicole Nielsen, & Andrija.

My cousin Leanna is better than a best friend...she's the sister I always prayed for.

My 3 best friends are Megan, Hattie, and Jessica--and they are amazing :)

There's this person in the back of my head and heart who I'm in love with, and until I find someone better he's the one!

I never sing in the shower, but love to sing in the car!

The rosary relaxes me.

I love being around junior high kids!

I have to sleep with one of my dogs ;)

I think Urban Outfitters is SO COOL!!

My favorite city is Portland, because it is the City of Roses.

I'm addicted to Grey's Anatomy.

Selfish adults frustrate me...

I have been a BSU fan since birth!

I have driven from Minnesota to Washington!

The fact that I took time off of school does NOT diminish my dedication and determination!

I only like one cat--mine!

I drive fast ;)

I babysit for 3 boys who melt my heart :)

I hate beef and love buffalo.

I have yet to kiss in the rain.

I cannot be boxed into a political party.

I enjoy being a brunette.

I love running hills!

I need to learn how to cook (well)...

I struggle a bit with high heels ;)

I can't stand judgmental people!

I love Pita Pit & Mongolian BBQ more than any other food!

I think baggy sweats are amazing...

I think naps are great.

I hate beer!

Whining kind of bothers me...

I'm idealistic in many ways.

I have an non-biological sibling named Brenn :D

I frequently have strange dreams...

I have always been a night-owl (thanks Dad...)

I secretly enjoy LifeTime Movies...

I like to wear sunglasses when it's not that hot or bright.

I want to meet Michael Phelps!!!!

I love St. Anthony and hope he still loves me... :)

I once drove my car into a parked trailer :-/

I text too much ;)

I want to go to HAWAII!!

I believe life is precious.

I have experienced amazing miracles.

I believe my grandparents watch over me.

I know God has a plan.

I know WHO I AM.

I've been avoiding this haha...

2008-10-25T10:10:00.001-06:00

So yeah...I've not been on this in awhile.
It actually feels like longer.
Stuff.....
But yeah, basically this is my excuse for now posting multiple blogs ;)

hmmmm...whats up? eh...

2008-10-16T22:47:00.005-06:00

So I kinda failed to mention on the last blog (was it yesterday? i don't remember...) that I went on a date on Tues night. Ha. It was actually pretty lame. Because my friend Jessica, who is one of my best friends bless her heart & was the one who set me up with the guy, has a really dysfunctional relationship w/her boyfriend and they actually ended up breaking up and getting back together during this double date Tuesday night........yeah....drama is FREAKING fun :) not. So yeah, we were supposed to meet @ Moxie @ 930 when Kody (my date) got done w/night class @ BSU, go to the corn maze, and then get something to eat.
BUT...he got pulled over for speeding (b/c he was so excited to meet me no doubt, ha) and then Jessica & her b/f got into a fight and so we ended up meeting up w/Kody around 10:30.
And I was starving b/c I'd taken 3 ibuprofen, a vitamin, and an allergy pill all on an empty stomach around 830...b/c I'd just woken up from a nap, wasn't hungry, had a sore throat, and had bad allergies, and most of all, wasn't thinking!
So...to avoid me getting an ulcer and because it was so late we ended up just going to IHOP and eating. And that was OK except that Jessica's b/f is retarded and so conversations involving him were lame and contained too many F words...haha....However, when I talked to Kody by ourselves (during Jessica & Adam's "make-up" and then after IHOP) we had really good conversations. He is really sweet, and is going to school @ BSU to be a psychologist (common interests, yay). The one thing that is awkward is that Jessica (trying to entice me to go out with Kody) told me he was Catholic. Which...he was raised (kind of). But now he is 7th day adventist. Yeah, wow.......I was a little surprised to hear that. BUT I think it is a little unfair to not date him when that's the only thing wrong with him...so I'm giving it another shot. :)
We're going to the BSU/Hawaii tailgate/game tomorrow night, which is SWEET b/c I didn't think I'd get to go!
So yeah...we'll see where this goes...;)

BUT. beforehand @ Moxie Jess & I took some really CUTE pics, and she IS one of my besties...:) So here they are:

goofing off in the bathroom ;)

yeah she's a goof but i <3 her...;)

Hmm. What else.
OH YEAH!
My Little Nicole got SECOND @ City!!!!
And the only girl she beat was from BK who is a different division (4A) so THAT means she could WIN STATE!!!! (which she totally deserves to !!!)
I <3 her so much, she is amazing! And wherever she goes next year--BYU, Duke, Oregon State, whatever...she will be INCREDIBLE!

Ok well...I gotta go watch McCain on Letterman (HA!) and Greys I DVR'd.
But PEACE out
and VOTE PEOPLE !!!!
18 more days ;)

endorphines

2008-10-16T01:16:00.002-06:00

I'm feeling better as of about monday, and its SOO great.
and i realized today that:
8 hours of sleep+endorphines=GIDDYness haha
i just started doing these jillian michaels dvds and she's awesome! hard but awesome. anyway i got to work today and realized i was in the greatest mood!
haha i guess endorphines really DO make you happy :) [legally blonde]

dude i'm watching the debate i dvr'd tonight and its SOOO boring. wow.

it needs to be election day, i'm getting sick of all the drama and hype.
and i can't wait to VOTE in my first presidential election!!!!

hmm. lets see. i'm planning leanna's baby shower, it's november 1st.
Krista, Marci!!! why can't you be here?! dang you...;)
P.S. she's HUGE! its crazy. i was talking to ryan today and asked him if he'd seen her and he said, "dude her boobs are SO huge!!" haha.

so. hmm. sarah palin is a freak...
anyway...

city XC meet is tomorrow. without sara...that will be weird. i have a feeling there will be alot of messed up kids...hopefully they can pull it together. and hopefully Nicole will do GREAT!

i'm going to pocatello saturdayd to watch my YOTES race!!!!! and i'm SURPRISING THEM! it will be so fun :D

well.
i have nothing more to say.

goodnight!

FLU, burnt wrist, & crappy friend ALL IN ONE!...Lovely...

2008-10-12T03:24:00.004-06:00

I am currently awake @ 330 AM because I can't sleep.
Because I have the AWFUL flu (i.e. SORE THROAT, shakiness, achy body, cough, runny nose, weird-feeling stomach), and my chest/stomach feel funny.
And also because I slept from midnight to 2 PM yesterday (Saturday) which I am definitely not used to.
So seriously...if you don't take Vitamin C, TAKE IT, I don't care where you are, I bet I wouldn't have got this if I would have!!!! And believe me you do not want what I have, because it's nasty!
Enough about the FLU...

I have a WICKED burn on the under part of my left wrist from work. Thursday, I was baking cookies during my afternoon shift. And, I am not very experienced at actually BAKING the cookies, as I never get afternoon shifts until now. So...I tried to be all cool and flip the cookie sheets using only ONE oven mitt...and, consequently, I got this awful burn. Which will probably turn into a scar for life, and by the way, looks like I tried to slit my wrist--which is AWESOME! Because I'm totally like that! Not...
So here's a picture of the ghastly thing:

yeah...awesome, huh?
AH
it hurt!
i'm making my coworkers get the cookies out of the oven from
now on...

I really hope that with some neosporin and time it will diminish...
Anyway.
So as if having an awful flu and attending the funeral of a 17 year old wasn't enough fun for one week...one of my friends had to turn B#*%# on me!
Yes, wonderful...
I wrote this, and it was very therapeutic. Why not share, seeing as how only roughly 2 people will probably see it, haha:

"Dear Friend"

Dear Friend,

Or should I call you "former friend"? Because that would clearly be more appropriate.
Where do I begin?
You are the absolute worst friend I have ever had. You are the perfect example of a one-sided relationship--I gave you everything-love, support, friendship--while you gave nothing in return.
Strike that.
You actually DID give something: you WERE a good friend. At one point, you taught me an invaluable lesson about self-image and confidence. I could talk to you about anything; you listened and were supportive.
Which, actually makes it worse. If you would have been the typical "friend" in a one-sided relationship, you would have used me and screwed me over, and done nothing good. And I would have realized you were never a good friend, and kicked you out of my life. BUT. You WERE a good friend. Which makes it hurt even more.
Because NOW? You're selfish. You're stupid. You're immature. You're apathetic. You don't listen, you don't care, you don't pay attention. You talk about stupid things, and won't talk about anything important. You do the absolute stupidest crap. You can't even take care of your own freaking self.
Seriously?
I can't believe I cared. I can't believe I worried. I can't believe all the prayers I said for you (and probably will continue to...because I'm like that). I can't BELIEVE you were my hero, a role model, someone who I wanted to be like.
THAT thought-- makes me sick....
Because all you are now is a selfish, empty person.
And you do not have my friendship anymore.
It's gone.
Like everything else in your life.
When are you going to realize you don't have anything?
And that there is more to life than YOUrself?
When you do...
Maybe I will want to talk to you again.
But really?
Who knows.

Yeah...so that really, in fact, made me feel better. And I managed to actually speak with this person today and be nice. So that's good.
I don't know...I just don't want to waste time being around someone like this.
It's really hard for me, someone who probably cares too much, to understand her, someone who doesn't care at all.
But, as Lorissa told me. I guess it is better to be a sensitive, compassionate person and get hurt by loving others, than a cold selfish one who can't truly experience love.

Well thats my story, and I'm sticking to it.

Peace, Love, Obama
haha
oops...wrong quote...:-/

<3>

Bri

What's New?

2008-10-10T00:17:00.002-06:00

Well I'm sick, that's what's new...so this will be short.

Saw Genna & Jaxson, and they are moving here in a few weeks!!!! YAY!!!!

Went to the Reba & Kelly concert tonight w/Ally and it was INCREDIBLE!!!!

Danny (my cousin) got kicked out of our house b/c he's a pot-smoking idiot! I should feel bad for him (slightly), but I'm sick, sorry!!

Sara's funeral is tomorrow; I'm going w/Hattie. It will be sad...

Yeah thats pretty much it...

Now for some Tylenol PM, awesome.

Life is precious...

2008-10-06T00:47:00.005-06:00

So tonight I walk into the church office room where we plan the junior high nights, and two of my high-schoolers were having this conversation:

"Did you know Sara Shields?"
"Oh yeah. Why?"
"She died this weekend."
"What?!"
"They found her body at the bottom of the high bridge at Lucky Peak"
"Oh my gosh..."

or something along those lines...

Yeah. Come to find out, this girl's name was Sara Shields, a senior at Timberline High School, and an amazing cross country runner.

I didn't know her. but I know many people who did.
And seriously...Boise cross country is kind of a big family...I mean, being 3 years older than her I probably raced her at some point...

I just can't believe it.

They don't know what happened. The news hasn't actually released a name yet, just "Dead body found at lucky peak." Nice, by the way...

Her death is said to be "suspicious." But really nobody knows what happened.
Whatever did happen--suicide, homicide, accident...it is a tragedy.

God...how awful...I can't imagine what her loved ones are going through...

~RIP Sara~
You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers
<3

Long time gone...

2008-09-28T13:39:00.004-06:00

Yeah so...it's been awhile. Not that anyone cares b/c I only know like 3 people on here, one of which can't figure out how to look @ my blog LOL. It's OK I still love you Krista ;) I have to admit, I'm not the biggest fan of this thing...b/c I haven't quite figured it out yet, I don't know many people on here, & whenever I AM actually doing something exciting, I don't have time to post it. So. There actually have been alot of things that have happened in the past few weeks:

#1--My cousin Leanna is pregnant w/TWINS! Crazy Crazy yes! But, you know, I guess God has a plan. Bubba (Alec is his real name) is really fabulous. I think she is going to move into his house w/his family b/c her dad& stepmom are being complete idiots, demanding she be their live-in babysitter for their 3 children under 3 years old, despite the fact she's almost 6 months pregnant w/twins, and has had fake contractions due to stress on her body. I have to say, @ 4 months she barely looked pregnant, but now she is HUGE! It will be interesting to see how big she gets when she's almost full term!!! I was shopping @ Kohls & bought her a cute maternity shirt, and also two matching little boys' newborn outfits! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention they are identical twin BOYS!! Anyway, I'm just trying to be as supportive as I can, and hope that she can find a job w/less physical activity & better pay, and that Bubba can find one as well. I'm really proud of her for, first of all, keeping the babies, and also for being so strong and mature.

LeLe & Bubba

#2--I found out my old roomie/bff Amy from elementary school, jr high, high school, AND College of Idaho is engaged!! Yes, she's been dating Mattie forEVER, and I always knew they'd get married, but still--shocking to see a ring on her finger!! And oh, by the way, they got engaged in late July while in New York working @ Young Life camp, and she failed to mention it to me since then!!!! What the hell?! Whatever, it's just crazy! Here they are:

Soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Wernsing :)

#3--I dyed my hair!!! I've never ever dyed my hair before, but I just had this spontaneous urge to so I did! It is way darker brown w/some red in it! My friend Brittany who I used to work w/@ Moxie did it, and did a fabulous job! Here are some pics:

"We in the cahhh...
we drive slow...
we doin' things that the boys don't do..."
My fave, i think this new color makes my eyes bluer ;)
One of my faves @ work--Leah! she just went blonde, so we're opposites!

#4--I traveled cross country!! My bff Megan, who just graduated college last June, is from Minnesota. Her boyfriend Jesse and his family live in Washington, where she wanted to live, so she decided to move away from her family & home in Minneapolis to live with Jesse's parents (the Chlebecks) in Seattle and get a job! I flew out on Wednesday the 17th and got to Minneapolis that night. Then the next day Megs & I went to the Mall of America!! It was totally sweet, and I got some way cool stuff!! We also hung out w/her family, since it was her last night w/them. The next morning, we took off in her little Ford Escort--Jesse & I named her Shirley, lol--@ 6 AM Central Time!!!! And we drove 14 hours, through Minnesota & North Dakota, all the way to Bozeman, Montana, where we arrived around 8 PM and consequently passed out in our hotel room :) The next morning we woke up and finished our road trip together to Pullman, WA, where Jesse is in MedSchool at Washington State. We actually got to go to the Washington State Portland State football game, b/c Jesse has season student-tickets! It was cool...except for it was freezing, raining, and a blowout of a game!! Wazzu is really NOT that great, and Portland really sucks...so that was kind of boring...but fun to hang out with Megs, Jesse, & Tim (Jesse's roommate). Afterwards we went to Mexican for dinner and then Megs & I hung out while the rest, who were more energetic, went out to party :) In the morning, Megs & I walked around the Wazzu campus, which is beautiful. Then we went out to breakfast w/Jesse & Tim, and before we knew it it was time to go to the airport. The Pullman airport, I might add, is hilariously tiny! And the plane was the smallest I've ever been on, and semi-freaked me out! It carried like 80 people but still...I don't even like flying on big planes! Let's just say I prayed the rosary much of the time ;) which, by the way, was--true story--10 freaking minutes from Pullman to Lewiston, and then a whopping 30 from Lewiston to Boise. Haha. Why in God's name you would fly from Pullman to Lewiston, when it's less than an hour drive is beyond me, but apparently 40 people felt it necessary. Anyway, I got home Sunday night, the 21st. And though I was ready to be done driving I missed being with my bestie all day every day! And being off work :) I was dufus, and didn't bring a camera, so I don't have pics from the trip :( BUT here's a pic of Megan & Jesse :

aww they're cute huh? :) This is from their trip to Europe.

#5--I had my C of I transcripts sent over to Boise State last week. I'm going to fill out an application online tomorrow. I was looking online, and all of my credits transfer, most of them as higher level classes than they were @ C of I, YaY! I just hope they take my AP credits, and that I'm considered jr. status. I'm so excited to start school again, I'm going to jump right in w/15 credits!!

#6--My boss, Moxie general manager Amanda, is a neurotic crazy person!!!!! She's pregnant but hormones are no excuse! Let's just leave it @ that, I'm not going to get into it.....

#7--Boise State beat freaking Oregon!!! On the road!!! WOOOOOO!!!

#8--I'm on Book 3, Eclipse, of the Twilight series and absolutely LOVING it!!! I managed to finish New Moon and start Eclipse all on my little road trip! AND I bought Breaking Dawn, so I'm all prepared for that. They are so awesome! I'm going to be so sad when I'm done w/all of them!! But I cannot WAIT for the movie to come out!!

#9--GREY'S ANATOMY SEASON 5 premiere!!! It was Thursday night, two hours, and freaking AMAZING!!! Meredith & Derek are back together, and going to move in together. Cristina meets and falls for a Scottish military surgeon (way hot, btw) who ends up saving her when she is impaled in the stomach by a huge icicle! Alex decides to be an ass again to Izzie, who has a heartbreaking vision of Denny. Lexxie is in love with George, and gets teased by McSteamy, but chickens out on telling him. The hospital gets ranked #12 in the nation, which very much pisses off the Chief, b/c it downgrades them from a Level 1 Trauma Center to a Level 2 Trauma Center. However, they still manage to get 6 traumas--3 sets of middle aged couples whose limousines got in accidents on the black ice--including one with a brain hematoma, one who must be frozen to prevent paralysis, one who the Scottish surgeon does a tracheotomy with a pen on, and 2 who are cheating on their spouses with one of the others of the group. Oh, also, Callie and Hahn decide to become lesbian lovers, LOL. And, FINALLY, stupid Rose is out of the picture!!! After joking w/Derek about carrying his child and piercing his hand w/a scalpel during surgery, she decides to transfer to PEDS. Thank God! Yes...much happened here, and I know it will be a great season!

TV's favorite couple :)

#10--The 1st debate between Senators McCain & Obama was on Friday night, and I watched it w/my dad& stepmom. The main points included neither presidential nominees having a clue as to what they would cut spending-wise to compensate for the $700 billion bailout (yes, awesome), Obama calling McCain "John" the whole time while McCain insisted on calling Barack "Senator Obama," John McCain repeatedly (and I mean @ least 13 times) using the phrase "I don't think Senator Obama understands _________(fill in the blank)," in addition to mentioning over and over again how many years he's been in the senate, all the generals & forgeign leaders he's friends w/, & how the surge was so amazing. Basically the whole thing was pretty entertaining...BUT...you KNOW what is going to be a circus show--the Vice Presidential debate between Joe Biden & Sarah Palin Thursday night...Holy cow that will be probably one of the funniest things I'll ever see. "I can see Alaska from my house!!"--LOL! I'm quite excited for that one...despite the fact it being on that night postpones the next episode of Greys a week.

yeah yeah, its not really them, but the SNL skit was hilarious!!

#11--My new aunt, Becky (who just married my favorite Uncle Gary!)'s daughter Genna, who is turning 22 next week, is coming to visit in a few days and I'm SO PSYCHED!!! Becky & I visited her in West Yellowstone in August and had a blast! I freaking love Genna! We are going to hang out and have tons of fun. YaY!

AND finally, #11--My new favorite song is "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen!! B/C it reminds my of my amazing cross country coach from C of I, Pat, who by the way sent me the sweetest email this week. I love him :) "Tramps like us, Baby we were Born to Run..."

And speaking of being born to run, I'm going to go run right now b/c I've been sitting in front of this screen WAYYYY long enough!!!

That's it folks!
Ciao!
~*BRi*~

My Life Soundtrack

2008-09-10T22:50:00.002-06:00

So this is that survey where you put your music player on random, and press next for every question, see what pops up.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY...
Time after Time--Cyndi Lauper

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Daughters--John Mayer

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Stop Right There--Relient K

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
God-Shaped Hole--Plumb

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Stolen--Dashboard Confessional

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
High--James Blunt

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Landslide--Dixie Chicks

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Tim McGraw--Taylor Swift

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
I'll Be

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Bring the Rain--Mercy Me

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
More than a Feeling--Boston

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
100 Years--5 for Fighting

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Burn--JoDee Messina

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Public Affair--Jessica Simpson
ok...thats just ridiculous

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Blessed Be your Name--Newsboys

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
No One Like You--Barlow Girl

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Don't Matter--Akon
ok...NO!

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Revival--Lystra's Silence

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Come Down to Me--Saving Jane

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Don't Stop Believin--Journey

OK...so I have to admit...most of the answers are irrelevant/lame!
But...it was fun. :)

90 things about me!!

2008-09-03T00:08:00.005-06:00

90 My middle name is:
Kay

89 I was born in:
Boise. '88.

88 I am really:
glad I talked to my friend Lindsay finally!

87 My phone is:
navy blue

86 My eye color is:
blue

85 My ring size is:
6?

84 My height is:
5'6"

83 I am allergic to:
some cats

82 I was born on:
memorial day!

81 I am annoyed by:
customers sometimes

80 Last book I read:
Twilight!

79 My bed is:
nice

78 My favorite Holiday is:
probably new years

77 The last four cds i bought were:
no clue! i do itunes

76 Are you living at home?:
si

75 Do you have any siblings?:
1 brother and 2 stepbrothers...and 1 Danny...lol

Do you Believe in...
74 Love at First Sight?
eh...

73 Yourself?:
mostly

72 Aliens?
why not

71 Heaven?:
Yes

70 Horoscopes?:
no but they're entertaining

69 Soulmates?:
idk...

68 Hugs or Kisses?
depends

67 Drunk or high?
pot is stupid

66 Phone or online?
phone!!! now that i have texting!!!

65 Blondes or Brunettes?
Brunettes!

64 Hot or cold?:
Cold.

63 Summer or winter?
summer baby

62 Chocolate or vanilla?:
chocolate

61 Night or Day?:
both

60 Oranges or Apples?
Oranges

59 Curly or Straight hair?:
both

58 backstabbers:
aren't fun

57 Parents:
mine are pretty great

56 Hugged someone?:
today? my dad

54 Who is the ditziest person you know:
Rosie! but i love her!

53 Who makes you laugh the most?
many people.
tommy is pretty hilarious tho

52 Whats the last 2 movies you watched:
shoot...i have no idea

51 What I don't understand is:
lots of things

50 The most unsatisfying answer I've ever received is:
no response

49 I will miss most when I leave home is?
my dogs?

48 The thing I'm looking forward to the most?
seeing Lindsay! talking to Megs. and greys season 5 haha

47 Things that make you mad:
cranky/rude people, drama

46 Tom:
created myspace

45 Today?
was exhausting but good. and ended EXTREMELY wonderfully!

44 Next Summer:
i'll be 21!!!!
it will be CRAZY

43 This Weekend:
I hope I see Lindsay and Rand :)
we start up the jr high youth program!

42 People call me:
Bri

41 The person(s) who knows the most about me is?
my mom, megs, linds, amy

40 The most difficult thing to do is:
try and better yourself

39 I have gotten a speeding ticket:
haha. 4 times...

38 The first person I talked to today was:
a customer. so early!

37 The one person who I can't hide things from:
Lorissa & Megan

36 Last time someone said something you were thinking:
today

35 Right now I am talking to:
nobody

34 What is your dream job?:
jr high school counselor/mom/wife

33 First job?:
YMCA

32 I have these pets:
Sadie, Daisy, Ichiro, Stormy, Lily

31 I wish:
megan lived in idaho!

30 The person that makes me cry the most is:
no one?

29 Best sound in the world?:
joshua and caleb saying prayers; joshua, caleb, and noah laughing; hearing "i love you"

28 Who makes you happy?:
many people--joshua, caleb, noah, lorissa, megan, kristen, daniel, lindsay, marci, many other people...

27 Which Golden Girl would you be?
the old one.
ha

26 Myspace or Facebook?:
Facebook :)

25 Mexican food or Chinese?
mexican!

24 My favorite color(s) is:
pink/green

23 Last time I cried:
almost cried the other day

22 My computer is:
fine

21 Favorite food:
pasta, potatoes

20 Last person I got mad at?
don't know

19 Person you secretly crush?
MICHAEL PHELPS!
heehee its no secret

18 Favorite place:
the ocean

17 Favorite song:
i really like disturbia by rihanna right now
you learn by alanis morissette

16 Paper or plastic?:
Save the trees man

15 The all-time best movie(s) is?
thats a toughie...i love father of the bride, the princess bride

14 What color is your hairbrush:?
pink

13 Favorite shoes:
my red jellies.
and my old pink running shoes

12 I lose all respect for people who:
cheat

11 Who do you hate the most:
no one?

10 Color of your room?:
white and lavender

9 favorite tv show?
GREYS!!

8 Best Feature in opposite/same sex (which ever applies for you) :
eyes/smile/personality

7 Best feature in you?
eyes or lips

6 The worst pain I was ever in?
mmm...running on a sprained ankle
or my tattoo

5 Favorite TV Show:
seriously? seriously!

4 My favorite celebrity:
MICHAEL PHELPS! and patrick dempsey

3 Greatest Fear:
losing someone special

2 Who broke your heart?:
someone who died

1 biggest accomplishment:
probably running at regionals--21:15 those were the days

Waking up EARLY!!!

2008-08-27T23:09:00.003-06:00

So. This has been the first week of babysitting for Lorissa & Johnny from 630-830 AM everyday, except Tuesday, on which I work from 530 AM to noon. WHEW! I've had to totally change my routine, b/c I used to stay up until all hours of the night and sleep in til the afternoon! Now...I roll out of bed around 6:10 (5 on Tuesdays), and TRY to be in bed by midnight...which is HARD!!! P.S. Just in case you're wondering, "babysitting for Lorissa & Johnny" means rolling out of bed @ 610ish, driving over @ 623ish, arriving @ 630, watching tv/sleeping until 830 while the boys are in bed, then going back home. Then I usually nap (since I never get more than 5 or 6 hours @ night), wake up and run, shower, and go to work on days I work @ night. The goal is to eventually be able to run before I nap, but so far I've just been too beat! My mom's like, "you should really try to get 6 hours of sleep @ night," and I just said, "whatever..."

I was SO excited yesterday because it was 76 degrees, and I ran for the first time outside in quite some time. It's been quite hot this summer...I'm not a fan of anything over low 90s. But 80s and 70s are my favorite! Yesterday was absolutely beautiful! And except for a few 90s days, the next few weeks are supposed to be FABulous. Lorissa & I just want it to stay like this forever.

So, school started around here, and I have to admit it is a little odd not going this fall--for the first time in 15 years! BUT...I really do think taking a break is the best thing. I'm planning on just cramming in a ton of credits this spring and fall, and maybe taking a few summer courses, in order to catch up a little. I have some AP credits (like 6), so if all my credits from C of I transfer to BSU, I should be only a semester and a half behind or so.

Holy cow...there was a HUGE fire in southeast Boise on Monday night. It was horrible! Ten houses were totally destroyed, 9 damaged, and one person died :( The woman that died was a professor at BSU, and my mom actually had her. How sad is that? We were really worried that a few of our friends--the Millers and the Beumelers--houses were in danger, but they were all right, thank God. My heart goes out to all the families who lost their homes, and especially to the family of the professor.

Tomorrow is Leanna's 18th birthday!!! Yeah!!! How weird is that though? :) I guess it's about time, since she is a mama now :) I think I want to get her chocolates (pregnant girls love that) and an outfit for the baby. I don't think anyone's gotten her anything for him/her yet, so that would be cool. I'm going to call and sing to her here in about 40 minutes--at exactly midnight! I doubt she answers though, because she's been sleeping SO much!!

Well, let's see. That's pretty much the news these days. I miss the Olympics SO SO much. I'm so excited to see one of my best friends from school, Megan, who is from Minnesota.
I think tomorrow I'm going to wake up Noah @ 8, b/c it's kind of a bummer never getting to see the boys in the mornings :)
THAT is pretty much it folks...

Ciao!

Briana

"Mommy, how do you get pregnant?"

2008-08-21T03:00:00.004-06:00

So...I totally lucked out. Because Becky, my cousin, is in town, and my aunt and uncle told me they all were going to the fair on Thursday night. So I tried to get someone to cover my Thursday night shift. But...no luck. However, this guy Josh was like, "Hey, if you want I'll take your Wednesday shift." I don't really know why, but I was just like, "sure, that's ok." So then I find out that they are all going to the fair Wednesday! YaY!! AND I invited my wonderful cute pregnant cousin Leanna who I love, so we all went--Dave, Shannon, Morgan, Kaden, Becky, Alex, Leanna, & I!

It was SOOOO much fun. We didn't ride any rides, b/c they were extremely expensive. I'm not a ride person anyway, and Dave & Shannon had just been @ Lagoon. Plus Leanna couldn't ride any anyway. We did enjoy fair food, though! I had a yummy yummy buffalo burger! So good...beef sucks :) And I also shared a Idaho ice cream potato with Morgan--so good, I'd never had one before.

We also looked at animals--Morgan tried to feed the cows hay, but they didn't take it from her. And we learned that, apparently, when the cows are milked they are put in this room all by themselves with just a machine milking them. How sad is that?! Morgan asked, "Isn't there someone in there in case they get scared?" I agree!

Then there was this hilarious juggler who juggled sticks on fire--4!-- while performing an interpretive dance. Oh man...HILarious!! We also ran into my favorites--Uncle Gary and Becky--and Patty and RQ! Man, I love them!

So yeah, the fair was fun. And it was great to spend time with everyone. BUT...the main reason I'm posting this is for the best part of the evening. And that is when Morgan finally figured out Leanna was pregnant--she is 4 1/2 months along. She asked, "are you pregnant?" and Leanna said yes. Then Morgan proceeded to ask, "How did you get pregnant? How do you get pregnant?" And the best part: "Mommy, how do you get pregnant. PLEEEEAAASSEEE tell me, mommy, I promise I won't do it, just tell me!"
OH my gosh.....that is one of the funniest things I've heard in quite some time. Oh man. That girl is a funny one. I've never quite heard it put that way before--"I promise I won't do it, just tell me!"

Woooo.

Well anyway, it was a busy night, and I should probably get to bed.

P.S. Marci finally found my blog--YAY!!

Now I just need to figure out how to:
1)Put fun stuff on here to make it look livelier
2)Find people on here, b/c I know there are people I know on here

Well...I'll figure it out eventually.

Peace out!

And go Nick Symmonds!!!

103 degrees!!!

2008-08-18T19:11:00.004-06:00

Wow it is FREAKING HOT here!!!! I went floating the river w/my cousins Paul & Becky to cool off, it was So Sweet!! We went on a raft, and it was a perfect way to spend a hot hot day!! But I am so very glad it is cooling down to the 80s this week. Thank goodness!!! K, well off to watch my girls Nastia and Shawn on the Olympics!! Ciao

P.S. This picture is my new background on my laptop...LOL...love it!

Marry Me!!!! <3>

Hmm...still confused

2008-08-17T00:13:00.002-06:00

Well...hopefully I figure out this someday...I don't even know how to add friends or look @ other people's blogs or make mine look interesting.....sad ):

Today I slept in. Gotta love that. And since the fair is going on work was VERY slow. Casey and I were bored. I looked through piles of applications in the office and found one guys that answered "Yes, I stole out of a car" in response to the question "Have you ever committed a felony?"...ha
In case you're wondering what my favorite drink is...it is a white chocolate mondo--which is white chocolate an a shot of espresso mixed with iced coffee. MMM mmm good. Lol...so @ my store we have a drive-thru so we use headsets, and some of the people who have worked forever like to give rude people decaf shots in their drinks. I had never done this before...until tonight...when a cranky man ordered two drinks. Decaf they were...muah...seriously though, I work night shifts, so how big of a deal is that...

Well it's supposed to be FREAKING hot tomorrow, 101, so I'm floating the RIVER! And this time I'm not wearing ANY sunscreen, in order to avoid crazy-weird tan lines...

My 15 year old cousin from Wyoming, Rebecca, is coming to Boise this week, and hopefully we hang out alot. She is way cute, but I haven't seen her in forever.

Well..........hopefully Marci adds me, or whatever you do on this.......b/c I don't know HOW!!!

Peace, and GO USA (michael phelps is hot!)

Blah Blah so B-O-R-I-N-G!!

2008-08-16T02:45:00.001-06:00

So I have NO CLUE how to put stuff on here and make this look all cool...

I hope Marci will tell me how to!!!!

Peace Out

and Go USA!!!

(I <3 Michael Phelps)

Blog? Haha. WoW!

2008-08-16T01:57:00.001-06:00

So pretty much the ONLY reason I'm making this blog is so I can respond to Marci's blog!! Because the pictures and videos are all so amazing and adorable! Who knows...maybe it will turn into something more?? (:

~*Briana Kay*~