listen up, gents.

and boy, do i love my gent.

i've caught a good one.

lovebird is the epitome of a gentleman.

by the books, he does all the 'right' things.

you know, those stereotypical gentleman rules:

opens the door for me always.  

says his pleases and thank you's. 

doesn't burp out loud {partly because i won't let him}. 

walks on the outside of the street. so protective. 

surprises me with kisses, flowers and gifts regularly.

wears bow ties.

is beyond loyal and trustworthy.

can totally rock the 5 o'clock shadow.

tells me i'm beautiful every single day. 

{not joking. even when we both know i look like poo.}

 listens intently to what i'm saying. that's big.

loves sports, but will sit through a ballet.

holds the priesthood and has an unwavering testimony.

is quick to forgive and forget.

supports his wife {that's lucky me} in every circumstance.

looks sexy in pj's and sharp in a suit.

talks of his mother, often. 

{that's when you know you've really caught a good one.}

strong and manly, yet sensitive and emotional. 

obedient and dependable.

and is my best friend.

that's the list of a true gentleman.

oh, how i love him.

little lists.

as of right now:

i love these things:

1. clean sheets. 

if i could, i'd wash them every day.

just so i can climb into that fresh scent and crisp texture each night. 

2. urban decay lip gloss/stick.

3. grapefruits for breakfast.

{i eat a whole one every morning.}

4. blossoms on the trees in the orchards.

spring is on it's way here!

i miss these things:

1. little brother.

2. having a body of a 16 year old.

i miss being able to physically bounce right back to dance

day after day without any aches and pains.

3. my grandma.

but, i miss her every day.

i have a crush on these things:

1. this girl has it perfect.

{i love the hair, lip color, and barely-there eye makeup.}

2. i would love to get my hands on these. 

just the letters that spell our last name.

i've had my eye on them for quite sometime- i need them, please.

3. olay lotion.

oh, i'm in love. my skin is in love too.

i don't like this these things:

1. immature drama.

2. feeling so behind in my homework and reading.

{thanks to going out of town. yikes.}

3. pasta with red sauce. 

call me crazy. i don't know why.

i 'm just not feeling it now days. i hope it's just a phase.

i am craving these things:

1. mcdonald's ice cream cones.

best $.89 you'll ever spend.

2. broccoli, carrots, celery and a bell pepper for lunch.

this is an odd craving coming from me.

but, i've had it for a week straight now. yummy.

3. cuddle time with lovebird.

but, when am i not craving that?

these things sum up my every day life right now. 

the good, the bad and the wants.

happy tuesday.

xo

dear monday:

{picture: lovebird picking me up from the airport the other night.}

monday has rolled around yet another time.

what is it about mondays that we all dread?

is it the mere fact that its the first day after the weekend?

monday has the words reality and work written all over it. 

especially this monday.

lovebird is on spring break.

i am not. off to school i go.

lucky for him. he gets a week full of nothing but fun. 

{okay, and work.}

it's kind of crazy that it's already that time of year to start having spring break.

i feel like i was just wrapping presents for christmas.

due to our different schedules, we obviously don't have grand plans of going anywhere.

but, i wouldn't want it any other way;

because this means that we get to actually see each other this week.

he will be home during my "in-between moments" of work/dance/school.

we'll have a spring break full of cuddles, cadbury eggs and conversations.

although, i'm curious...

what are your plans for spring break?

tell me you are living it up for us who can't.

i'd love to hear what you have in mind.

maybe that way, i could vicariously live an exotic spring break through you.
deal? awesome, thanks.
xo

goodbye, elder.

goodbye to you.

this goodbye was a hard one.

by far the hardest one i've experienced in life so far. 

it's not forever, but two years is forever to me.

you are my best friend.

you mean the world to me.

i am happy for you.

i am praying for your strength, courage, and safety.

i miss you already and it's only been five days.

{725 more to go.}

you'll be an incredible missionary.

the people of mexico will just adore you.

you'll be missed at home, dearly.

but, you are in the right place doing the right thing.

we all love you.

thank goodness for your cute friends waiting at the curb to embrace you.

they helped my goodbye end with a smile and 

gave me the comfort to know you'd be perfectly alright in this new chapter of your life.

p.s. i miss our little texting convo's, but i'm looking forward to exchanging letters. 

i know from experience, letters helps your love grow.

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

greetings in march.

goodbye february. hello march.

goodbye being blonde. hello to the new brunette. 

goodbye love. hello luck.

goodbye visit home. hello back to reality in california.

goodbye hearts. hello shamrocks.

goodbye brother. hello missionary.

goodbye pink. hello green.

goodbye cupid. hello leprechaun. 

goodbye crew. hello elder carlson.

goodbye text messages. hello little letters from mexico.

goodbye empty orchards. hello spring blossoms.

goodbye rat pack. hello romeo and juliet.

goodbye 'sweetheart'. hello 'jade is the new black'.

{opi nails polish colors. duh.}

goodbye feeling up to date. hello knee deep in homework.

goodbye soda {again}. hello water.

goodbye going to bed late. hello making a new habit.

goodbye 'old' blog layout. hello new and improved.

goodbye to bitter coldness. hello to the sunny rain.

goodbye to a desperate search. hello new combat boots.

{better late than never.}

goodbye feeling lost and confused. hello advice, prayer and guidance.

goodbye lotion. hello to this brilliant invention.

{best part: it's organic. and truly does work wonders for my dry hands.}

goodbye eating out. hello groceries.

goodbye february. hello march.

surprise!

{before......and.......after}

i'm officially a brunette. 

kind of crazy, right?

i have never been anything but blonde.

but, now i can check something off my bucket list.

i am still getting used to seeing myself in the mirror.
it's kind of shocking every time.

it's weird finding brown hair on my clothes rather than blonde.

touching my hair feels like i'm playing with someone else's' hair. crazy, right?

all and all, i like the change.

change is good.

a drastic change is a good thing too.

i didn't tell lovebird i was doing it... so he was in for a surprise last night

when he picked me up at the airport.

{i tried filming his reaction, but i wasn't close enough to him when he realized.} 

it took him a few minutes to realize it was actually me. 

and when he did, his eyes grew ten time larger

and his head did the biggest double take i've ever seen.

thank goodness, he likes it. actually, loves it.

he's now in love with a brunette.

thanks goodness for change in life.

what's the biggest drastic change you've "experienced"?

p.s. if you live in utah and want a rockin' new do, 

i have just the gal for you!

michelle is simply gorgeous, has an adorable personality and is a dear friend. 

{she'll make you jealous of her eyelashes. just wait and see}

she is also looking to add to her cliental- so help her out! 

check her out at:

tangles salon 

7076 s. highland dr. 84121

salt lake city, ut.

801.424.2724

*email me if you want more details. also, mention my name when you call

to make an appointment and you may get a friendly discount.

xoxo