An Inconsistency

When I get an event invite on Facebook, my knee-jerk reaction is to RSVP with maybe. (Unless, of course, it's some awesome event I'm for sure going to or something lame that I for sure won't be going to.) I like the maybe option because it lets me say no without really saying no. Then I don't feel bad when I don't show because I didn't actually say I would go.

This week, I created an event to invite people over to my apartment to watch the mega ultra super showdown between BYU and SDSU on Saturday. This game is HUGE and I didn't want to watch it with just me and Cora. As fun as that is (I love you, Cora), I wanted to watch with a group of people. It's just more fun that way.

So I set up the event and sent a bunch of invites, hoping that at least a few people would say yes and come enjoy the greatness of BYU basketball. Four days later, most of the people who have responded are maybes. And it annoys the tar out of me. Just decide one way or another, people! Geez!

Hypocritical much? Oh yes. But I would be willing to bet money that my days of saying maybe are far from over.

Jimmermania Strikes Again

Okay, we all know I'm obsessed with Jimmer. (But really—what's not to like?) But we also know that I'm not the only one. This rap is one of the many awesome developments of Jimmermania. "Teach me how to Jimmer. Teach me, teach me how to Jimmer." It's been stuck in my head for two days now.

The End

Day 30: A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the last 30 days

I'm not trying to sound conceited, but boy do I have fantastic eyes. Just look at those big blues!

1. I saw the Jimmer Show three times, including the monster showdown versus SDSU. Jimmermania is seriously the best, and I count myself lucky to be able to fully enjoy having the best basketball player in college hoops playing for my team, in the town I live in.
2. I discovered the Chaos Walking series by Patrick Ness. These books are amazing. If you like dark, scary, dystopian societies, read these books. ASAP.
3. I got a pedicure. 'Nough said.

And that, my friends, is the end of this challenge. I hope you enjoyed it.

Books, Books, Books

Day 29: Something you could never get tired of doing.

I will never, ever, ever get tired of reading. Never ever. There are so many good books by good authors out there and I have to try to read them all. I never will, but that's not about to stop me from trying. I've always loved reading and I always will.

I could no sooner choose a favorite child.

Day 28: Your favorite movie.

I do not have a favorite movie. I can't choose. It is impossible. I like far too many actors and genres and styles to choose a single movie that I love enough to deem my favorite. I love action, thrillers, comedy, quirky comedies, some romantic comedies, dramas, and animated films. If it's well written, well acted, and well directed, there's a good chance I will enjoy it. I like quality.

But to feel like I've at least got something to contribute to this post, I will post a few favorites (though this list is by no means all inclusive).

The Passage of Time

Day 27: A picture of you last year and now and how you have changed since then.

 

February 2010, at the F Stop Café with Faith. It was the middle of our first café hopping trip, which was a phenomenal success. 

December 2010. Not quite a year, I know, but I like this picture because I look great in it. It was an accidental sexy photo when all I was trying to do was take a picture of my fabulous hair.

To be completely honest, I don't know that I have changed too much. I've gotten to that point in my life where I don't change dramatically. I like to think I've matured into the adult that I'm going to be for the rest of my life. Of course I still have things to learn and decisions to make, but I don't think that changes no matter how old you get. There are always things to learn and grow from.

But when I think about what has changed about me, I honestly can't think of much. This past year went by so quickly. More quickly than any other year, I think. I feel like I've grown a lot and learned some things about myself, but really, a year isn't much time for things to change. Give me some more time and we'll see what happens.

The Big Apple

Day 26: A photo of somewhere you've been to.

I think this picture is cool. Mostly because I took it. Not too shabby, eh? 

I absolutely loved New York. I went nearly four years ago, and it's still my favorite vacation. Granted, I haven't actually been on vacation since, so . . . yeah. 

The first time we drove into the city, it was a complete sensory overload. There is just so much going on. So much noise, so many people, so many cars. I never thought buildings could go so high or that so many people could fit on a city block. I just couldn't take it all in. It was a good thing we had ten days to try to see everything, though we still didn't get close.

I would love to live in New York. It helps that I'm an editor and all the best editing jobs are in New York, but even without that, I just love the city. I've always been a city girl. If I can't live in New York, I'd love to live in Salt Lake City. The idea of living out in the middle of nowhere is nightmarish to me. Seriously. I couldn't live south of Provo because that is just way too far away from things. I need my city fix. Going to New York City showed me just how much of a city girl I really am.