Kickin' it old school

This has been my latest obsession

• Drama, drama, drama!! When I was younger I would sneak in episodes of 90210, my mom didn't exactly "approve" of this show. But it was usually on before she got home from work so I still got my 90210 time in. but lately I have been catching up on the show I have missed!! Soapnet channel is the best thing ever!! Reruns on all of the soaps you know and love!! I loved the seasons with Kelli Kapowski, she was such a biotch. Any girls that say they don't like this show are lying to themselves and everyone else. The love triangle between Kelly, Dylan and Brandon is really all I cared about. Donna Martin is awful!! Has anyone else noticed that her face is shaped like a potato? If you have access to the SOAPNET channel I suggest catching up on some of your favorites!!

10 Reasons....

No not 10 reasons why I haven't blogged in a while, but 10 reasons why my mom is cooler than yours!! It being mothers day and all I decided to make everyone want my mom as there's by posting about how freaking awesome she is:) and I plan to do it in the same fashion David Letterman does his top 10 lists every night, so please pretend there is a drumroll:

#10- she is the best cook in the world(I realize everyone says this about their mothers but seriously it's true).

#9- she is one hip mama!! She has great style great hairstyle and everyone thinks she is younger than she actually is.

#8- my mom is up for anything. If for instance one of her children were to call her and say let's take a trip to some exotic place. She would totally be up for it. I'm not saying it would happen because going to exotic places requires money, and lots of it. But she would still be game:)

#7- She is full of exciting ideas. Whenever the whole family gets together she plans the entire week. We're doing this, this, this, this and this. It's awesome if you are like me and are up for whatever anyone puts in front of you.

#6- I love how she likes to take care of everyone. I think I have at least a dozen of adopted siblings because she is always taking people under her wing and taking care of them.

#5- HILARIOUS. I know that everyone wonders where I get my sense of humor. I have equally hilarious parents. Which always keeps life interesting!!

#4- she's a hard worker. If you give my mom a project she will put 100% into it. All of her heart and soul.

#3- She knows just what to say. Whenever I call her upset or worried or scared she says just what I need to hear.

#2- her testimony. She has such a clear understanding of the gospel. And I love how important God is to her in her life.

and the #1 reason my mom is cooler than yours..... She had ME!! None of your moms can top that!! Seriously, cause that would be weird.

So thank you mom for all you do. I love you very much. I got you some flowers. And I took good care of them for you:)

Sabator!!!

Here's the thing. You know when people ask you if you could have ANY super power what would it be?? Well I wouldn't have to pick what mine would be... I. Am. Sabator. I can sabotage any situation. I'll swoop in on my really awesome unicorn with my sweet cape and sabotage the crap out of anything. Especially dating situations:)I am constantly doing whatever I can to sabotage my relationships. Over analyzing, being picky about really stupid things and pushing guys to the point that they wouldn't want to date me. I know I talk about dating a lot on this blog. But I have nothing else really exciting going on in my life. Since I've been here though I've come to realize that maybe it's not me sabotaging things. Maybe I am just really not dating the right guys. I've had some real doozies for dates here. Here are a few examples. A few posts ago I told you about a blind date I went on and the guy was just weird. I never actually said why it was weird. He was a very nice guy and I was really honestly going to give it a shot and just make the best of it but when he put me in the car to leave he turned to me and said "I usually say a prayer before I go anywhere so I thought I would say one before we left, I'll go ahead and say it".... I just wanted to say to him you're darn right you'll go ahead and say it guy!! I'm a spiritual person but come on, that's a little much. Right?? After him I went on a date with this guy Schmom(rhymes with) and we actually did date for about a month. Things started getting really weird between us though when he told me that he thought I had FP(Otherwise known as FAT POTENTIAL). Men, a little advice, NEVER say this to a girl. I don't care if you actually think it. I don't care if you have had a conversation about other people getting fat DO NOT say anything like this. If I find out you have then I will hunt you down and punch you in the junk. Luckily there was a really cool guy that I went out with after that relationship went south and it restored my confidence that there are still some good men out there!! So that's enough about that.

I haven't posted for about a month but things are pretty good. I got through my 28th birthday feeling pretty freaking awesome!! I had good friends around me and Laura and Anmaree came to visit!! It was the best. I just love them and I may or may not have cried when they left:) Here's a picture of us!!

Aren't we adorable?? Seriously my friends are totally awesome!! And look at how much my family and friends spoiled me:

and this isn't even all of it!! When I got to work that morning my co-worker had brought be flowers and chocolate and lip gloss and then my boss and his wife took me to sushi!! AND they gave me chocolate covered strawberries and bananas from edible arrangements and a movie gift certificate. AND when I got home from work I had the coolest gift from my friends Jen and Zoe, they actually mailed me my favorite sandwich from a place in Utah that me and Jen would always eat at. How many of you have ever had a sandwich mailed to you?? Well I have and it was awesome and delicious!! Later that night my cousin was cooking away and some friends came over for dinner, cake and ice cream and games. It was honestly a perfect birthday. 28 and feelin' great!!

Seagull Bay

So my new job is fantastic I worked there the week after Christmas because the attorney's paralegal was gone, but now there is no room for me until they move into the new office which won't be until the 17th. So since I had the break I decided to go home and see my family!! I just love them:) I was able to get some time in with them which is just what I needed. I was able to see my little sister and her little girl who I haven't seen since she was 1 week old. She's so cute!! But enough about that. I'm sure you are wondering the title of this post, so here's the story. When me and my siblings were younger we would drive to Boise quite a bit. Most of the time to visit family but sometimes for my dads softball games. Any of you that have traveled from Blackfoot to Boise know that there aren't a ton of rest stops, you kind of have to drive a ways until you find a rest area. This one particular trip my brother had to go to the bathroom really really bad. And he asked my dad to pull over my dad was going to try and make it to the rest stop but my brother couldn't make it. When we hit Seagull Bay he couldn't hold it any longer peed his pants a little and yelled for my dad to pull over. I'm not telling this story to embarrass him, it's one of the greatest childhood memories I have and ever since then whenever we drove by Seagull Bay we would always tease him about it. When we all got older and he got married and moved away it got a little bit harder to tease him since he wasn't in the car. Thank goodness for picture texting!! I passed it a couple of years ago and sent him a picture. He sent me a picture back of him flipping the bird. SO when I went home this week I had to go through Seagull Bay to get to the airport and my sister Alysia and I just had to send him a picture. This is what we sent.

That's me and my niece, my brother still hasn't responded. Sure do love him!!

Latest adventure-DATING!

I'm going to be 100 % honest with you... I am the worlds worst dater. I'm not saying it for pity or encouragement I'm just stating the facts here people!! I'm the worst!! Tonight I had a blind date. Blind dates and me go hand in hand. It's the source of my dating life, and I'm not complaining!! I love and appreciate the compliment of a friend setting me up. But sometimes I feel like the dates I get set up on are simply because we are both mormon and single. Not all of them but a good portion of them:) I'm not going to rag on the guy I went out with tonight, I'm not going to use his name so lets just call him Schmoug. Schmoug is a really really good guy, we went and painted pottery and stuff, which I have never done before and it was creative and nice. But you know when you go out with someone and there is just some missing factors? We've all been there, so please don't think "Nicole is such a snot she isn't even giving this guy a chance" or "maybe you should just go out with him again because you never know if there is something there!!" but you know what? Sometimes you do know if there isn't. Schmoug was a gentleman and he has a good job and is active in church and everything. He has everything a girl would want, I should be interested in him. It's not there. It is possible to know that just off the bat. Am I crazy?? Where the hell is this mister right so that I can prove I'm not crazy!!! Okay I know there is no such thing as mister right. Am I selfish for not wanting to force an attraction to someone?? There is more to the date that swayed my thinking but I'm not going to put down Schmoug. Like I said he's a really good guy!! Man I'm doomed!! Doomed I tell you!!

Yay for me!!

To say the last couple of weeks have been crazy would be an understatement. Things at Great Harvest have been so busy that by the time I get home I just want to pass out. And besides that I have some other exciting things that have happened. First, I got a calling at my church in the primary:) when I was asked to take it it was weird because I didn't even know they had primary in a singles ward. But the bishoprics here bring their kids with them and so far it has been awesome!! There are only 3 kids but they are so cute, and smart!! They know so much and it's fun to teach them and help them learn more about church and Christ and everything. So that's one thing. The next thing... I got a job!! It's the one I wanted with the lawyer. I'm excited because it's just me and his paralegal and him. So it's a small firm but I kind of like that. I think there will be a lot of opportunity and room for growth. I'm just grateful I got one because the economy more than sucks here. And I know you are all concerned with me not working at Great Harvest but don't worry!! I decided to keep working Saturdays there. A little extra cash never hurt anyone:) I also had some friends come and visit. Barbara and Vanessa! I lived with them in Provo and I love them. It was so fun to see them again and do something with some friends!! We had a little photo shoot and had fun. Here's a preview:

Aren't you jealous?? We had so much fun!! And I needed it because I'm not going to be able to go home for Christmas. So seeing some familiar faces made me feel like I was back at home. I hope you all have a great Christmas!! I'm so grateful for all of my family and friends I'm very blessed and wish you all the best!!

Things that make me go hmmmm.

Of course when you move to a different state things are going to be a little bit different, since I've been in Vegas I've been noticing things. Here are a list of my frustrations.

- The roads- I seriously think every state should redo their roads and really consider the grid system that is used in Utah. It works people!! Here, you can be on a road with one name and then all of a sudden it turns into another street. Weird.

- The cars- The vehicles here are disgusting, I've seen an expedition that had the front jacked up but the back lowered and almost touching the ground, I've seen so many gross Vans with black tinted windows and nice rims, and the kicker was the one I saw last week that was a big white van with tinted windows and on the back it said "child care" with a phone number. I'm not sure it's the best way to promote child care on a white molester looking van.

- People are redonkulous about personalized license plates here, the next time you are here or just driving through, count how many you see cause they are everywhere!!

-There is Road Construction everywhere you look and the I-15 going past the strip is the worst place to drive ever!!

So there is a list of my must goes in Vegas, I should probably list all the porn and stuff everywhere too huh? Who wants to see that?? Maybe don't answer that question.

I do have a list of likes though too:

-My ward and everyone at my church is really awesome, everyone has been really cool and I keep getting phone calls from people asking if I'm still looking for a job and if I want to go to dinner with them. Way awesome.

-I really like everyone that I work with at Great Harvest. I've made friends and am able to be myself and relax at work, all while eating delicious snacks.

- I can't say enough about the weather, it's my first not white, dreary, frickin freezing christmas and I have nothing but good things to say!! I know I know just wait until summer is what everyone keeps telling me, but I've come to find that I am one of those people that would rather be too hot than freezing cold. Besides, being too warm is fixable, you just go and jump in the pool, and yes I have one to jump into:)

- It's been so fun living with my cousin, we have the best time ever.

- My brother and his family living so close has been the best thing for me.

- I love my house, my neighborhood and the location.

See so the good list far outweighs the bad, which means I'm the most positive person on the earth:)

Something new?? Maybe.

Today I had two job interviews, and I really really really want one of them but I am not 100% sure that I'm going to get it. The other job I feel like I will get but I don't want it. What kind of a crappy dilemma is this?? So if you could all pray really really hard for me I would really appreciate it!! The job that I want is with a lawyer and it's a really small firm but I think it will be a fantastic fit for me. The attorney told me that he had some other interviews and said he would follow up with me and asked that I follow up with him after the holidays. That has to mean something right? Anyway, all of this job searching has made me miss my friends at my old job, specifically Raine and James. Those of you that work with us can understand why. we were like brother and sisters fighting and everything. Here's a picture of us all working hard one day

I think I like this one better though

After my interviews I was in desperate need of a good laugh and lucky for me my good friend, Craig Barlow Blake called me and said that he was flying into Vegas and his flight was earlier than expected and asked if I wanted to do something before his brother got to Vegas to pick him up. Those of you that don't know Craig also don't know he is the single most funniest person I know. So we had some good bonding times and laughs. Thanks Craig!!

if you want to see just how funny he is here is his blog www.craigbb.blogspot.com. That's all for now folks! I'll let you know how the job interviews go:)

It's me Margaret Cho...

Today I had to get a food handlers card for my job at Great Harvest. About a month ago I started the process and had to get a shot, which totally hurt, and pay some money, and also get my picture taken. I also had to watch a video and had 30 days to do it so I went 4 days before that was up. Procrastination at it's finest!! After I was done watching the video they gave me my new card.

I was shocked to see how much I resembled Margret Cho, or some other fat asian. What the hell is up with my eyes?? And my witches smile?? I am truly amazed that I was able to look like this... truly. So if anyone is looking for a good asian impersonator let me know!! Maybe I can start a career in this. I even tried to see if I could reenact the face. Turns out I can...

and not only that I can have an oily face that could probably contaminate a small pond. How fun!! All kidding aside, I'm proud I was able to get my card and everything. I've been looking for jobs still and have gotten a few leads and things are beginning to look up! Yay!!

VOTM!!

I'm going to be doing my VOTM(Video of the month) on my blog now. For those of you that don't know I used to do this. Now you know. It's just my way of sharing some ridiculous videos with everyone, all while having a good time. This month the video is Wham-Wake me up before you go go. The title alone screams awesomeness!! Some things to look out for:

-Could George Michael's shorts get ANY shorter??

-The guitar player has an awesome hat that I haven't seen in a while with a material flap on the back of the hat. Wicked Awesome!!

-The neon paint they have on their lips and eyebrows under the black lights. Does anyone want to get a group together and go blacklight bowling with me? Cause we could make the neon pain thing happen again. How awesome would that be??

Anyway, please enjoy!! The video wouldn't load so just Copy and Paste por favor.

http://youtu.be/pIgZ7gMze7A

Today I'm missing....

My mom and sisters. We have a fantastic relationship and I couldn't be more grateful for them.I didn't think it would be as hard being far away from them as it has been. The bonus is I'm closer to my brother and sister in law who I also love. But the sisterly bond is definitely missed. I love them and for those of you that don't want to read something cheesy stop reading now. Seriously, I'm talking to you. If you are easy to cry and don't like to hear a woman talk about her cheesy feelings, stop reading.

Things I miss about my mother:

-Her cooking

-Her willingness to listen

-Her hot air laugh

Things I miss about Alysia

-I'm the funniest person alive around her. She laughs at anything I say.

-Her funny giggle

-Having girl time at her house and seeing her kids.

Things I miss about Chelsea

-We have crazy time together

-Her witch cackle

-Our good talks

Of course I still talk to them on the phone but it just isn't the same. They have always been there for me. When I lived in Salt Lake, I will never forget, I was having a really difficult time and called and told them that I needed them. They were in the car and in Salt Lake the next day. Just what I needed!! I love them!! Even when we fight we get all the crap out on the table we might yell and get pissed at each other but once we get it all out, we are over it. I wish I could fight with everyone like that:) Anyway I'm sure they will read this. I LOVE YOU GUYS!! (Don't worry mom you don't need to call me now. I'm okay!!) Also, since my dad my hear about it too. Of course I miss you dad!! And I love you just as much too;)

That is one BIG hotdog

So before I left to Las Vegas one of my very good friends gave me a list of her favorite things to do here. How sweet is that?? This is her.

So awesome friend Jen gave me this list and so my cousin Trish and I went and did one of them. We went to slots of fun!! And it sounds just like it is. And a double bonus, as Jen says, they have hotdogs the size of your arm. And that is no exaggeration!! Here I'll prove it:

actual size is actually BIGGER Delicious!!!

I even did $5 worth of nickels at the nickel slot and lost it all. Crap. This place was trashtastic!!we sat down to eat and this homeless guy that was clearly on something kept saying "let me tell you something" and then he would fall asleep and not finish his sentence. Pretty comical :) So that's my story.

I have also heard that my friends in Utah have been dealing with some snow, and to them I say, ha ha Suckers!! It has been so warm here that I was even able to go on a hike:

So warm, so amazing, so warm!! Oh did I mention that already?? Well I don't want to rub it in but it was!!

Worst National Anthem Ever

This put a smile on my face :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SHnpWohrg0

Just what I needed

So I've been struggling lately. Thoughts like what in the Hell was I thinking moving here? Seriously, What the Hell was I thinking?? Feelings of sadness because I haven't had much luck in the job department, wishing I could just fast forward to 6 months from now and see where I will be in life. But it always seems that just when I'm starting to get down on myself I get a phone call from someone that is just what I needed or something small will happen that will just help me feel rejuvenated again. So don't worry everyone I'm fine!! I'm learning and growing and only want to punch someone in the face every once in a while instead of all the time:)

The great thing is that I've been able to catch up on my television!! Some of my favorites: Teen Mom, 30 Rock, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and as much as I hate to admit it Jersey Shore. I still hate "The Situation" but this show is the worst thing I've seen in a while. It literally is like a bad train wreck and I just can't look away!! So minus The Situation who's nose I still want to honk, I like the show, but only because it's so bad, is this making sense? As we speak I'm watching an old episode of Full House. Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky are fighting over who can raise their twins better so they are each going to raise one each and see who does better. Should be interesting!! I remember when I loved this show and I'm starting to wonder why now. When I was little everyone told me that I looked like Stephanie Tanner. Which was okay at the time but now she's a cocaine whore or something like that. Do you guys think we look alike??

I know what you're thinking, who is that adorable little girl on the top?? She must be a super model now and rich beyond compare!! Well, you would be wrong!! But thank you for the compliment ;)

I have a "Situation"

Those of you that know me well know the two things in this life that I HATE: Clowns and Nickelback. I feel like I shouldn't have to explain as to why I hate them, I mean it's pretty self explanatory right? Okay I'll give you one reason for each of them, Clowns because of this:

And Nickleback because they total suck!! Their music their look. All of it is just really bad and there's no use arguing with me on this subject people. Many have tried and all have failed!! But last night I was watching MTV and found yet another thing I absolutely HATE. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.

I just want to take his stupid chain around his neck and choke him with it!! Okay Okay I wouldn't do that. But is this guy for real?? in the episode I didn't even watch all the way through he was complaining about girls that didn't want to be "DTF". I'm just going to go out on a limb here and assume I don't want to know what that stands for so I'll make up my own. I think it mean "Dang, That Fool is uuuuuugly" somebody that looks like him and is complaining about girls that don't want to let him "stick it in" as he called it. Do people actually like him?? I feel like the only way I could like this guy is if I taped his mouth shut and put a brown paper bag over his face. His nose alone makes me want to honk it and start singing sesame street songs because he could pass as one of those honking nose characters.

Okay maybe that was a little bit harsh, but seriously, homeboy has a mug that would scare little children away. That being said I can only pray that this guy is actually a good person and doesn't act in real life the way that he does on The Jersey Shore because if all the guys in the world start following by his example the end of the world will be approaching us before you know it!!

Guess What?

I got a job!! Even though it's not my dream job and I'm pretty much making bones for money I'm still excited. You are looking at the newest employee of Great Harvest!! I know what you might be thinking. Really Nicole, Great Harvest? And to those people I say PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD. Ok so maybe I scream it instead:) Have you ever partaken of the deliciousness that is Great Harvest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread?

So what if I may gain a few pounds working at a bakery. Who cares that I'm getting paid, nothing(did I mention that already??) I'm just grateful to have something to do really and this is perfect. It may just be my Christmas present to everyone cause It might be all I can afford. But if anyone got this for me I would be one happy camper!! So you will all enjoy it or I'm de-friending you. So far this is adventure of moving to Vegas isn't making sense to be 100% honest, but it's only been a week and a half. And things are beginning to look up I think!!

Adventure One:

I left my heart in Salt Lake City and moved to the City of Sin... Why you might be asking?? Well I'm still trying to figure that out myself. So far I have no job and no plan but I have a feeling it will all work out. But that still doesn't mean I can't be sad or miss my old home. The entire drive to Vegas I cried, cried because I'm scared, cried because I'm anxious, cried because I left all of my friends and my job. I really felt like Chris Farley and David Spade in Tommy Boy when they are singing the Carpenters and driving together, only I was listening to STYX, which was rather enjoyable. But it didn't stop the water works. So I'm doing this blog so everyone can see my adventures, and so I can have record and look back at how I started out on this new one. It should be interesting. So far the only new person I've met is the cable guy and our conversation was just about TV, and you can only say so much about that right? So here's is the beginning of it all and hopefully you can all enjoy it but if not you don't have to read!! And guess what? I won't be offended!! Jerks.