little facts.

{picture from our temple trip to oakland last friday. gorgeous, right?}

10 little facts of life, as of lately:
1. conference weekend is always blissful, uplifting and motivational. i feel rejuvenated. ironically, conference weekend always seems to arrive at the time in life when i need it most.
2. nothing makes me happier than a bouquet of fresh flowers.
3. life takes a lot of faith. especially, when facing the "unknown".
4. emails from missionary brothers are heart warming. not to mention, so inspirational. i'm lucky to have such a stud for a brother. i'm certainly counting down the last 10 months.
5. i find rearranging my house to be completely therapeutic. i love how old things become new. I seem to be craving change all of a sudden.
6. rainstorms easily take a place on "my favorite things" list.
7. i have laughed more in the last few days with lovebird, than in my entire life.
8. three things you'll never find me without: my wedding ring, lipstick and a bottle of tums.
9. we are moving home for the summer.... salt lake here we come! {insert: yahoo!!!) we can't wait to be with family and friends. it's been awhile- and a summer home is well overdo.
10. lately, i can't seem to turn down starbucks' oatmeal, a good read and urge to watch gossip girl.

happy monday.
these ten things seem to sum up my life at the moment.
now, it's your turn:
fill me in on a little fact from your life in your comment below.
cheers to the little things that keep life in forward motion. 

summer lovin'

{when in doubt: add blush.}

just a little list of my current obsessions.

summer, obsessions that is:

must have makeup item: blush. i don't go a day without it.  

{currently using and loving this one in "rose lustre" from avon.}

home decor: these anthropologie mugs. 

book: rick steves' travel book for italy, of course. 

beauty product: burt's bees tinted lip balm in honeysuckle. 

{it's on clearance at target right now. run (literally) and get it!}

go-to clothing item: maxi skirt in any and every color.

summer secret: baby sunscreen. it works like a charm.

snack: these delicious pretzels. holy cow- addicting.

color: orange. i'll sport anything orange. 

activity: laying by the pool.  i feel spoiled. 

random facts of summer, but thought i'd jot them down.

i'm curious, what are your summer obsessions?

do share. 

tag, i'm it.

eleven little things about me.

{it's time to get personal. hope you don't mind}

1.my biggest regret in life is turning down the invite and opportunity of living in new york

city year round to dance for joffrey ballet school. 

2.favorites and obsessions: the color green, jude law, anything chocolate, 

pillows, handwriting, and peanut butter. 

3. i wish i were better at saying my prayers on my knees multiple times a day.

4. i am confident; yet extremely sensitive. 

people's impressions of me matter more than they should.

5. i am in love.

love is the most beautiful thing in this world.

6. i am the epitome of a girl:

i love and adore lip stick, nail polish, jewelry, perfume and shoes.

7. biggest fear in life: throwing up.

8. i can't fall asleep without my pink blanket and knowing what time it is. 

it's a comfort thing. 

{yes, i am an adult. no, it is not my baby blanket.}

if i don't have access to the time, i'll get out of bed and find a clock.

9. i am a germ freak. period.

i wash my hands at least 12 times a day. 

i refuse to touch my food if my hands are "dirty."

germs are an obsession in my head.

it drives lovebird crazy, sometimes.

10. my main "goal" in life  is to have a family of my own one day.

why? because my own family means the world to me.

life would be incomplete and empty without them.

11. i'm a ballerina.

the ability to express myself through movement is captivating to me.

it's a true passion of mine, and always will be. 

i've been tagged. 

now it is your turn.

i'm "suppose" to tag 11 people.

but, i'm bending the rules. just slightly.

if you are a follower and want to participate-

do it! 

let me know, so i can read your cute list of 11 facts about yourself!  

xoxo