You are old. But dont't worry- only in Utah.

I hardly took any pictures on my birthday! It was a good day- I am a whole year older. I feel old- 22. By 22 I thought I would know a lot more than I do! (When I was a freshman in HS I looked at the seniors and thought they knew everything- and when I was a senior I realized that I did not know everything, so I am going to assume they did not know everything either!) I really did not want to turn this age. I think its because a lot of my friends are younger than me.. but then someone at Alpha Phi reminded me that 22 outside of Utah is not old. But in Utah it is- I mean really... I should be married, and have a kid by now. ha ha.

In Case You Were Wondering What I Did All Day:

At midnight my roommates and I went to Dennys- its basically the only thing open past midnight. The waiter brought me ice cream and a brownie. Plus I ate some fried pancake/french toast like things and sausage. I woke up very very full.

Kady decorated the kitchen in Pink and bought me pink donuts!! I love pink.

I ran some errands.

Wore All Black All Day- for Alpha Phi (not because I am mourning my youth or anything).

Went to class.

My teacher knew it was my birthday. Kind of weird.

I went to my internship. A lady came down to where I work in the basement with a vase of flowers. and a snow scraper. Both were from my friend Ian. (I have no idea where my snow scraper is- so I told him that is what I wanted- he thought of the flowers on his own!)

My friend Kassidy picked me up from my internship- which was one of the best gifts ever because it meant I did not have to walk home in the freezing cold with flowers and a snow scraper.

I went to Alpha Phi for our last night of RUSH. I have had Alpha Phi almost every single night for 2 weeks!

I came home and changed- thinking I did not want to be in black at dinner-so I am the one in the bright blue scarf! (Thanks mom + family) My roomies and some Alpha Phi friends came- thank you everyone!

Group picture!

Kristy and me!

My flowers!

Thank you all for your sweet gifts, cards, texts, phone calls, and facebook messages!

Also- thank you mom for 22 amazing years!

Reunited

LOVE and AOE.

Sharlene was in Mexico last semester- having the time of her life! She is my BIG SIS in Alpha Phi and also one of my best friends and is now one of my roommates! It is great to have her back in Cedar City. I missed her a ton. She is one of the happiest and positive people I know. She is always up to do anything. I am so glad that she is a part of my life. She has definately been a huge part of my college experience! Love you Shar.

You too can go from trash to trash with class

Do you have a brown paper bag just lying around?

Do you want to put it to good use?

Good news! You can make an entire outfit out of one brown paper bag!

Sound too good to be true?

Read on.

Steps 1-4

It has been GREEK week here at SUU- and one night we participated in a Trash Bash Dance. Shar and I got really excited and decided to take step-by-step pictures for everyone to see! (It's not like we had any studying to be doing or anything!)

Go through the trash and recycling. Collect anything you think you may ever want to wear. (If you are against dumpster diving- make your roommate/kid/husband do it for you.

Cut the bottom of the bag- this will transform your bag to a tube top inspired article of clothing.

Decorate however you desire- I chose ribbon!

Try on for size.

Steps 5-6 & Final Product

Have a helpful person become your assistant to help you adjust your design.

Do Not Forget to Accessorize.

I thought my outfit was pretty clever- until I saw these two!

I was a step above those just wearing a garbage bag though!

For my next trash bash

If I ever need to attend another Trash Bash (or if you find yourself in need of dressing in trash)... here are some ideas!

Quote of the Day

"Most of us fear change. Even when our minds say change is
normal, our stomachs quiver at the prospect. But for strategists and managers
today, there is no choice but to change."

- Robert Waterman Jr.

I found this quote in my Strategic Management book, and especially liked the first and last parts of the quote. I think its very fitting, especially for today!