Hey Fam, Friends, and random creeps on my blog!
I kind of fell off the face of the earth for a little and I know you are all just dying to hear about my
boring life huh?;) Well some of you HAVE been asking how lake powell was and let me just say..
IT WAS AH-MAZING.
And now I finally have the time to write about it! I can't wait for you to read all about it! So here ya go!
As long as I can remember I have always wanted to go to lake powell with my close friends. And
thankfully I have the sweetest, most darning friends I could ever want. We are pretty much sisters :).
We grew up together and pretty much do everything together.. Most friends drift off or go separate
ways later on but we have been together since the beginning! Thats why this trip was so fun…because
there was no drama, no cliques, nothing..Just a bunch of girls having fun!
Anyways, we had an ENTIRE week at lake powell.. Sunday-Sunday! It was HEAVEN! If you
haven't been there pack your bags RIGHT NOW…And I mean it.. you go and see what I am talking
about! Or this post is probably really confusing to you and you are probably wondering, " whats so
great about a week at a smelly lake..I have one 30 min away thats just fine."..Uh Nope Lake powell is
Lake powell.. Cant beat it. I think you will know what I mean after you see some pictures..Every day
we were out in the water. We went boating, tubing, wake boarding, knee boarding, Zep boarding etc
etc.! We played games, danced, tanned, explored and to sum it up..we never wanted it to end.
It was the good life.
And not to mention… it is so BEAUTIFUL there! I think my favorite part was sleeping on top of the
houseboat because you can see so many stars it's crazy. Oh and there was no cell service.. which to
some people is crazy because they can't live without their little box but to me I loved every minute of it!
I loved that we all just talked and had fun without that distraction always there..We got a break from
the world and I think it's better that way!
As I am writing this I seriously have no idea how to sum the whole thing up… It was so fun..especially
for me because the times I have gone to Lake Powell something always bad happens.. I enjoyed the
trips but we have some curse or something…usually it's the boat sinking, stranded and dying etc.. But
glad that curse didn't follow me! I am so grateful for such amazing friends and especially the Edwards
for taking all of us crazy girls! They really are the best.
Sad Goodbyes…
Sadly, once Lake Powell was over that meant that it was time to say goodbye to our best friend
Kristine… She left back to Norway the week we got back..It was so hard. I have never had to say
goodbye to one of my best friends so coming together for that was really hard for all of us. Lets just say
we were the center of attention in the Airport! We all were wailing..literally like wailing and bawling
our eyes out.. I can only imagine how it going to be when our friend Brittany leaves on her Mission
next year!
Kristine is such an amazing girl.. She helped build all of our testimonies and helped us see
whats most important in life and and when she left I think we all had changed in some way. She is the
most amazing friend any girl could have! We can't wait to see her again!!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Lately "Can't Live Without"
Guys,
I have discovered the most AMAZING products of all time and I am so excited to share my latest finds with all of you! So for all you girls, take a seat and read all about these amazing new finds! I wish I would have bought them sooner ;).
Oh Sephora..
I NEVER shop at Sephora...until recently. I am the typical girl that just buys makeup and all of my facial clensers at Walgreens or good ole CVS. Don't get me wrong...Walgreen is the BOMB! Especially with eyeshadows... Don't go buying fancy mineral eyeshadows..They all look the same and you should see the shock on peoples face I see every day when they ask where my eyeshadow is from and I say, " Walgreens yo." Nobody notices. If Walgreens is your thing then go there! They do still have some good stuff. I go there for eyeshadow, mascaras, eyeliner and all of the little things that don't really make a difference ( Unless you want all non-toxic/safe makeup..But thats a post for another day). Today I am talking about my facial clenser, foundation, and some fun products that make life a little less stressful... for us girls at least.
First stop, face wash/ clensers:
I wash my face every morning and every night. No exceptions. I literally can't fall asleep without taking my makeup off and washing my face... especially with all of the crap I put on my face.
The first thing I think I should talk about is the facial clenser I have been using because honestly, The softer, healthier skin, the less makeup and money you need to spend! People spend so much money on dermatologists and scary pills these days... Im telling you that you DO NOT need those things. ( But also remember im not some crazy doctor) Dermatologist have some amazing advice.. They are excellent! But you don't always have to sign up for lifelong drugs to be happy. There are all types of side effects that we all can live without.
My favorite facial clenser is called Murad. And It's AH-MAZING. Some people may look at my skin and say that I don't need a good clenser but really I do.. Everyone needs one! This clenser totally gets rid of blemishes and prevents further breakout! And im here to tell you that it totally works! Right before I started using this my face was super oily and I have blemishes all over..3 days later I had the softest, healthiest, clear looking skin. I hadn't seen that in a long time. It is a low foaming formula that delivers sustained-released acne medication and improves skin appearance. It is a long acting treatment that stays active even after rinsing and give you a cool and refreshed feeling right after using it! In my opinion, better than any dermatologist pill they can give you. There are all types of lotions, clensers, masks and products in the Murad family that you can buy. But I honestly just get the clenser for now. The first thing that people WILL say is that it is PRICEY. The products range from $15-$30. Yeah that stinks...BUT.. It will save you money in the long run because it is so thick that you only use a tiny bit AND you get a clear face within 3 days.. So whose saving money now? No need to spend hundreds on dermatologists.. Sometimes the pricier products are way worth it because they last AND they work. Why you we think they are more expensive than the cheep walgreens brands? Lastly, this moisturizer can sometimes dry out the skin so once your face is clear take a break from it..I usually use Bare Minerals facial cleanser in the meantime while my face needs a break.. The facial cleanser keeps that beautiful skin from slipping back into a break out and gives your skin lots of moisture. This facial cleanser is $20. You can get it at Maceys, Sephora, Dillars, etc. Check it out! :)
Next, Foundation:
Guys.. Lets be honest.. It's summer.
It's sweaty, humid, and HOT. For the longest time I have been searching and searching for a foundation that doesn't drip off my face, blends, lets me breathe, and overall looks good. And.. that is...Drum roll please...........
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.
No it's not foundation.. but after you get your skin looking fresh and clear you do not need to wear that much makeup... And I know I wear a lot of makeup which it's fine if you like to too! But, Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer gives you an all over coverage, hides blemishes and hydrates your skin all day! It even has spf 20.. WHAT. For me, I can't live without it right now. I work in the hot sun ALL day that it is a waist to put makeup on because the sweat just wipes all of it off and makes streaks.. No thanks. It's seriously amazing. With all of the activities ( especially swimming) during Summer it is the pefect thing to just put on and go. And it totally looks like I am wearing foundation too! I first got it as a cute little sample when I was checking out of Sephora and then I became obsessed..Darn Sephora got me..Their little tricked worked.. But hey im not complaining! It blends so well and just makes me feel clean all day instead of cakes with a bunch of gross makeup by the end of a hot, sweaty day. It is SO healthy for you. Tinted moisturizer is the way to go!
Next up is just a fun product I found that makes life so easy for us girls... It's called Urban Decay. It is a de-slick oil-control makeup setting spray! And I LOVE IT. Im always that girl that gets ready really early and has 5 hours to do nothing and then before im going somewhere I look back in the mirror and like all of my makeup is gross and didn't even stay.. So then ( As gross as this is) I add tons more eyeshadow, fix smudges, add more foundation, MORE powder and ya it's gross... then I just end up looking like plastic caked barbie. No, thanks. SO this product has saved my life big time. I can't stand sitting around all day and getting ready for things or events right before... This setting spray literally makes it look like brand new makeup up to 24 hours! I just put my makeup on as usualy and spray my face with Urban Deca and no joke I do not have to apply AT ALL...Yeah you heard me..Not once all day! It's amazing! It just makes you look fresh and new all day and I am obsessed with it.
Last
Cheepest is not always the best way...
We are ripping ourselves off when we say things like that. Saving money is not all about how low the price is...It's long term as well... It's such a waist of money if 1. You aren't happy with the alike product as much as the more expensive one, and 2. It doesn't last long. And I know im not an expert but I sure have been way happier with products that were a little bit more than a little bit less! Investigate and read about things before you buy them and even try them out! I was shopping with my sister the other day and we were buying jeans and could not decide on which ones to buy. The first ones were a really nice, soft, flexible, and totally comfy Ralph Lauren brand. The others were cheap Levi Jeans ( Not even sure what the name was) very thin material and not likely to last a whole year. We both knew the Ralph Lauren's looked way better.. but holy cow were they expensive.. Not like I might die after I purchase type of thing but just a little more pricier than average. We though long and hard ( Hah total girls) and we decided to get the Ralph Lauren's. We decided that it was totally worth it..She needed jeans so why not get jeans that will last a whole year? Now she won't have to buy another pair NEXT MONTH because her jeans won't rip or shrink too much because of bad fabric and will be comfy for every situation! Not to mention they look HOT! Im not saying, " Hey go shopping ONLY at Anthro and Free People and spend millions cuz you will SAVE..." No if you go that route you will end up broke ahaha! But when it comes to long term things like nice jeans to wear every week, a really good moisturizer or face wash to keep your face nice, or some good shoes that will last, then you need to consider whats best. Don't go buy a 500 dollar dress for one occasion that you will NEVER wear again unless your child gets married in 20 years.. But buy necessities that you CAN'T live without..You all need to wear pants.. don't go streaking.
Hope my advice is helpful! I swear by these products and brands! Any questions, most of my products are from Sephora so you can just check out go to www.Sephora.com or comment below :).
I have discovered the most AMAZING products of all time and I am so excited to share my latest finds with all of you! So for all you girls, take a seat and read all about these amazing new finds! I wish I would have bought them sooner ;).
Oh Sephora..
I NEVER shop at Sephora...until recently. I am the typical girl that just buys makeup and all of my facial clensers at Walgreens or good ole CVS. Don't get me wrong...Walgreen is the BOMB! Especially with eyeshadows... Don't go buying fancy mineral eyeshadows..They all look the same and you should see the shock on peoples face I see every day when they ask where my eyeshadow is from and I say, " Walgreens yo." Nobody notices. If Walgreens is your thing then go there! They do still have some good stuff. I go there for eyeshadow, mascaras, eyeliner and all of the little things that don't really make a difference ( Unless you want all non-toxic/safe makeup..But thats a post for another day). Today I am talking about my facial clenser, foundation, and some fun products that make life a little less stressful... for us girls at least.
First stop, face wash/ clensers:
I wash my face every morning and every night. No exceptions. I literally can't fall asleep without taking my makeup off and washing my face... especially with all of the crap I put on my face.
The first thing I think I should talk about is the facial clenser I have been using because honestly, The softer, healthier skin, the less makeup and money you need to spend! People spend so much money on dermatologists and scary pills these days... Im telling you that you DO NOT need those things. ( But also remember im not some crazy doctor) Dermatologist have some amazing advice.. They are excellent! But you don't always have to sign up for lifelong drugs to be happy. There are all types of side effects that we all can live without.
My favorite facial clenser is called Murad. And It's AH-MAZING. Some people may look at my skin and say that I don't need a good clenser but really I do.. Everyone needs one! This clenser totally gets rid of blemishes and prevents further breakout! And im here to tell you that it totally works! Right before I started using this my face was super oily and I have blemishes all over..3 days later I had the softest, healthiest, clear looking skin. I hadn't seen that in a long time. It is a low foaming formula that delivers sustained-released acne medication and improves skin appearance. It is a long acting treatment that stays active even after rinsing and give you a cool and refreshed feeling right after using it! In my opinion, better than any dermatologist pill they can give you. There are all types of lotions, clensers, masks and products in the Murad family that you can buy. But I honestly just get the clenser for now. The first thing that people WILL say is that it is PRICEY. The products range from $15-$30. Yeah that stinks...BUT.. It will save you money in the long run because it is so thick that you only use a tiny bit AND you get a clear face within 3 days.. So whose saving money now? No need to spend hundreds on dermatologists.. Sometimes the pricier products are way worth it because they last AND they work. Why you we think they are more expensive than the cheep walgreens brands? Lastly, this moisturizer can sometimes dry out the skin so once your face is clear take a break from it..I usually use Bare Minerals facial cleanser in the meantime while my face needs a break.. The facial cleanser keeps that beautiful skin from slipping back into a break out and gives your skin lots of moisture. This facial cleanser is $20. You can get it at Maceys, Sephora, Dillars, etc. Check it out! :)
Next, Foundation:
Guys.. Lets be honest.. It's summer.
It's sweaty, humid, and HOT. For the longest time I have been searching and searching for a foundation that doesn't drip off my face, blends, lets me breathe, and overall looks good. And.. that is...Drum roll please...........
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.
Next up is just a fun product I found that makes life so easy for us girls... It's called Urban Decay. It is a de-slick oil-control makeup setting spray! And I LOVE IT. Im always that girl that gets ready really early and has 5 hours to do nothing and then before im going somewhere I look back in the mirror and like all of my makeup is gross and didn't even stay.. So then ( As gross as this is) I add tons more eyeshadow, fix smudges, add more foundation, MORE powder and ya it's gross... then I just end up looking like plastic caked barbie. No, thanks. SO this product has saved my life big time. I can't stand sitting around all day and getting ready for things or events right before... This setting spray literally makes it look like brand new makeup up to 24 hours! I just put my makeup on as usualy and spray my face with Urban Deca and no joke I do not have to apply AT ALL...Yeah you heard me..Not once all day! It's amazing! It just makes you look fresh and new all day and I am obsessed with it.
Last
Cheepest is not always the best way...
We are ripping ourselves off when we say things like that. Saving money is not all about how low the price is...It's long term as well... It's such a waist of money if 1. You aren't happy with the alike product as much as the more expensive one, and 2. It doesn't last long. And I know im not an expert but I sure have been way happier with products that were a little bit more than a little bit less! Investigate and read about things before you buy them and even try them out! I was shopping with my sister the other day and we were buying jeans and could not decide on which ones to buy. The first ones were a really nice, soft, flexible, and totally comfy Ralph Lauren brand. The others were cheap Levi Jeans ( Not even sure what the name was) very thin material and not likely to last a whole year. We both knew the Ralph Lauren's looked way better.. but holy cow were they expensive.. Not like I might die after I purchase type of thing but just a little more pricier than average. We though long and hard ( Hah total girls) and we decided to get the Ralph Lauren's. We decided that it was totally worth it..She needed jeans so why not get jeans that will last a whole year? Now she won't have to buy another pair NEXT MONTH because her jeans won't rip or shrink too much because of bad fabric and will be comfy for every situation! Not to mention they look HOT! Im not saying, " Hey go shopping ONLY at Anthro and Free People and spend millions cuz you will SAVE..." No if you go that route you will end up broke ahaha! But when it comes to long term things like nice jeans to wear every week, a really good moisturizer or face wash to keep your face nice, or some good shoes that will last, then you need to consider whats best. Don't go buy a 500 dollar dress for one occasion that you will NEVER wear again unless your child gets married in 20 years.. But buy necessities that you CAN'T live without..You all need to wear pants.. don't go streaking.
Hope my advice is helpful! I swear by these products and brands! Any questions, most of my products are from Sephora so you can just check out go to www.Sephora.com or comment below :).
Moving, working, playing and all sorts of new adventures... to be continued
Well hey there fam bam, friends, random stalkers!
I haven't been very good about blogging...I don't really feel like I am even good at blogging..BUT I
keep having so many adventures and crazy things happen that I don't know where to put it all! It's too
big for the other social medias like Instagram, twitter etc. And lets be honest..Who even writes statuses
on Facebook anymore? My last status was like 2 years ago hah! Not than anyone even cares on
Facebook these days.. So I decided to just keep my blog and hopefully one of these days it will become
a hobby or click for me.. As of right now im too lazy and never have time but lately I have been able to
catch some more time and as of today I got up at 5 to go to Combat with Carly so I decided to blog this
morning with all of my extra time! Don't you just love that? I hate waking up late.. I need to get up
early every morning. Right now I am outside on my aunt Shellis porch at 7:00 writing this right now.
The sun has just come up over the mountains and the air is so cool and refreshing.. Boy do I love
Utah...Wait.. you don't even know I am IN Utah.. I need to fill ya in on a few things...
Long story short...I got a job in Utah, quit my job in Arizona in a day ( Im terrible..) drove the next day
to Utah and now BAM..just living the life. I love Utah. It is the best feeling in the world to be near
family every single day. I moved to Arizona when I was six so I have never really grown up living my
grandparents or cousins. It's a blast! Especially because I get a sister back too! I get to see my sister
Carly literally every day. We have gotten so close...and as the youngest and the oldest..we have never
really been close. She graduated when I was still in 6th grade or something like that ( Not quite sure
because I can't remember. ) It's so different having a sister nearby and to always have someone there
for you. My sisters will always be my best friends.. But I didn't realize until they were gone how much
they mean't to me and all the things I had to miss out on. I have NEVER had a sister help me get ready
for a school dance or like have one of them there to talk about boy trouble.. I have just always gone to
my girlfriends. But I love that we are all so close now and that I am always talking to them! I would
rather Amanda and Sarah be in Utah too because I hate talking on the phone instead of person.. in fact
people hate talking to ME on the phone because I am so blunt and don't really care to put a devise up to
my ear and hold it there for an hour while trying to eat or whatever. Haha I don't know maybe thats just
me but I would way rather see their face when I am talking to them..Phones are just annoying to me at
times. ANYWAYS.. this past week the family went to the ranch! It was a blast! We headed out on a
Friday to stay with Amanda's in Laws in Boise which is always a good time seeing them. They are so
fun and loving! We stayed in their cute farm house for one night, had family over, and just hung out.
We sure love them. Then it was time to get going to the ranch! We left Saturday afternoon and made it
to Atlanta Idaho around 3 that afternoon. I always love the first day there because it's pretty much the
only day you can relax without thinking you ever have to leave..The next days you just keep counting
down because you never want to leave but it's not the first day anymore and will end in a few days..
Ugh.. my little cousin Eva said, " There are only 2 things I hate about the ranch...mosquitoes and
leaving.." Amen. I wish we could stay for 2 weeks! But we enjoyed our time there. We did everything
from, canoeing, swimming, shooting, games, s'mores, and all there is to do at the ranch! I thought as I
got older I would get sick of the traditional Piñata and the water balloon fights..But the older I get the
more fun it is to watch my own nephew hit the Piñata and all the kids! I love our traditions there :).
Because we are going to Europe this year the ranch wasn't ever in the plans for this summer.. we were
lucky to go and I enjoyed every moment of it! I guess because I am older or more observant or
whatever.. this year the family seemed extremely close.. Maybe it was because the ranch almost burned
down last year or maybe I just have never noticed because I am always out playing, but the family is so
close and it just makes me so happy. I can't explain it well but I would notice how my grandpa would
always hang out with my little cousin Jace who doesn't really have anyone his age to hang out with and
is one of the only boys. My grandpa would take him fishing, had him help with the Piñata , and even
did the talent show with him just so that he would have fun too and remember grandpa. Also, with my
baby nephew Jackson there I got to see the cute motherly side of everyone. Everyone was always just
fawning over this little boy. They always made sure he was safe and watched..especially the cute little
girls. Everyminute of every day they were with baby Jackson playing with him. I think everyone loved
having a baby there because all of the kids are all grown up! But I just realized how much everyone
cared about each other. Everyone looked out for one another, shared food, played games, helped in the
kitchen, watched kids in the pool, and didn't just mind their own business and deal with their own
family and never judged one another..We acted like this big group of brothers and sisters. I would even
see my grandpa painting rocks with the little kids and my nana doing crafts with them! It was SO
FUN! I sure love my family..and thats my WHOLE family. I can't imagine my life without them..The
ranch is my favorite place in the world, but as I get older I realize that is is because my family is there..
It wouldn't be complete without all of those crazies. I am making a video soon and will be putting it up
on the blog! Be sure to check it out! Here are some pictures of this week at the ranch :). I love you
family!
- Ash
I haven't been very good about blogging...I don't really feel like I am even good at blogging..BUT I
keep having so many adventures and crazy things happen that I don't know where to put it all! It's too
big for the other social medias like Instagram, twitter etc. And lets be honest..Who even writes statuses
on Facebook anymore? My last status was like 2 years ago hah! Not than anyone even cares on
Facebook these days.. So I decided to just keep my blog and hopefully one of these days it will become
a hobby or click for me.. As of right now im too lazy and never have time but lately I have been able to
catch some more time and as of today I got up at 5 to go to Combat with Carly so I decided to blog this
morning with all of my extra time! Don't you just love that? I hate waking up late.. I need to get up
early every morning. Right now I am outside on my aunt Shellis porch at 7:00 writing this right now.
The sun has just come up over the mountains and the air is so cool and refreshing.. Boy do I love
Utah...Wait.. you don't even know I am IN Utah.. I need to fill ya in on a few things...
Long story short...I got a job in Utah, quit my job in Arizona in a day ( Im terrible..) drove the next day
to Utah and now BAM..just living the life. I love Utah. It is the best feeling in the world to be near
family every single day. I moved to Arizona when I was six so I have never really grown up living my
grandparents or cousins. It's a blast! Especially because I get a sister back too! I get to see my sister
Carly literally every day. We have gotten so close...and as the youngest and the oldest..we have never
really been close. She graduated when I was still in 6th grade or something like that ( Not quite sure
because I can't remember. ) It's so different having a sister nearby and to always have someone there
for you. My sisters will always be my best friends.. But I didn't realize until they were gone how much
they mean't to me and all the things I had to miss out on. I have NEVER had a sister help me get ready
for a school dance or like have one of them there to talk about boy trouble.. I have just always gone to
my girlfriends. But I love that we are all so close now and that I am always talking to them! I would
rather Amanda and Sarah be in Utah too because I hate talking on the phone instead of person.. in fact
people hate talking to ME on the phone because I am so blunt and don't really care to put a devise up to
my ear and hold it there for an hour while trying to eat or whatever. Haha I don't know maybe thats just
me but I would way rather see their face when I am talking to them..Phones are just annoying to me at
times. ANYWAYS.. this past week the family went to the ranch! It was a blast! We headed out on a
Friday to stay with Amanda's in Laws in Boise which is always a good time seeing them. They are so
fun and loving! We stayed in their cute farm house for one night, had family over, and just hung out.
We sure love them. Then it was time to get going to the ranch! We left Saturday afternoon and made it
to Atlanta Idaho around 3 that afternoon. I always love the first day there because it's pretty much the
only day you can relax without thinking you ever have to leave..The next days you just keep counting
down because you never want to leave but it's not the first day anymore and will end in a few days..
Ugh.. my little cousin Eva said, " There are only 2 things I hate about the ranch...mosquitoes and
leaving.." Amen. I wish we could stay for 2 weeks! But we enjoyed our time there. We did everything
from, canoeing, swimming, shooting, games, s'mores, and all there is to do at the ranch! I thought as I
got older I would get sick of the traditional Piñata and the water balloon fights..But the older I get the
more fun it is to watch my own nephew hit the Piñata and all the kids! I love our traditions there :).
Because we are going to Europe this year the ranch wasn't ever in the plans for this summer.. we were
lucky to go and I enjoyed every moment of it! I guess because I am older or more observant or
whatever.. this year the family seemed extremely close.. Maybe it was because the ranch almost burned
down last year or maybe I just have never noticed because I am always out playing, but the family is so
close and it just makes me so happy. I can't explain it well but I would notice how my grandpa would
always hang out with my little cousin Jace who doesn't really have anyone his age to hang out with and
is one of the only boys. My grandpa would take him fishing, had him help with the Piñata , and even
did the talent show with him just so that he would have fun too and remember grandpa. Also, with my
baby nephew Jackson there I got to see the cute motherly side of everyone. Everyone was always just
fawning over this little boy. They always made sure he was safe and watched..especially the cute little
girls. Everyminute of every day they were with baby Jackson playing with him. I think everyone loved
having a baby there because all of the kids are all grown up! But I just realized how much everyone
cared about each other. Everyone looked out for one another, shared food, played games, helped in the
kitchen, watched kids in the pool, and didn't just mind their own business and deal with their own
family and never judged one another..We acted like this big group of brothers and sisters. I would even
see my grandpa painting rocks with the little kids and my nana doing crafts with them! It was SO
FUN! I sure love my family..and thats my WHOLE family. I can't imagine my life without them..The
ranch is my favorite place in the world, but as I get older I realize that is is because my family is there..
It wouldn't be complete without all of those crazies. I am making a video soon and will be putting it up
on the blog! Be sure to check it out! Here are some pictures of this week at the ranch :). I love you
family!
- Ash
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Crazy Rabid Birds
Birds... I HATE Birds... And I must have some pretty bad carma because I always have the worst experience with birds.
So today I had quite the experience and I am not sure where to start...
I just got back from work and was eating some food...looking at pinterest..you know the usual. Then I start to hear...
The Chirping...
If you know me I cannot stand tiny little noises.. They just bug me. And at first this just sounded like our annoying fire alarm when it needs new batteries so I tried my best to ignore it...
Then my mom comes in and asks me if I hear the chirping too and I told her that if was the fire alarm and even said, " Or a bird is in the house."
Hahaha knock on wood..
So my mom, as annoyed as I am, goes and tries to find which alarm it is so that she can change the batteries and all of the sudden I hear her screaming and yelling, " ASHLEY! OH MY GOSH! IT'S A BIRDDD!"
No... Not that..Then I asked the dreaded question..
"In my room..?"
"YES, YESSS HURRY!"
Oh my gosh. Why. This would happen! And I know anyone reading this is probably just thinking, " Aw it's a cute bird it's okay just catch it!" Or at least my sis Carly would because she is so good with animals and keeping calm in situations like these..Im jealous of her..Because in that moment I forgot the whole gizelle or snow white animal lover heart and grabbed a stick and ran to my room..
When I got there it was a DISASTER. Feathers everywhere, bird poop everywhere, and the creepy beady eyed bird...
It was flying everywhere, touching everything and even grabbed something of mine in its mouth.
At first we tried to remain calm ( Mom just laughing her head off at me ) but then it decided to tick me off...
It went into my closet...
NO..NO...NOOO! I grabbed my boot and was lashing it everywhere as this bird was flying all around me and chirping and grabbing clothes and going bizurk... It was a civil war in the closet. With a bird.
And then I had an idea...There was no way I was getting this bird out without some help...I needed my noble Panther..RUE. My cat Rue is so gentle I thought she would maybe just help me get it out the window! So I called for rue and she came running like a good kitty and I locked me, Rue, and the thing in my room..
Not the brightest idea I admit.
So now we have me screaming, rue ( Huge eyes, claws out, panther mode) chasing a bird, and the bird freaking out over my head. Rue caught the bird and then I remembered what Gizelle or Snow White would do and I decided to be a good person and grab Rue and get her off the bird.
This wasn't working.
Finally.. ( A Brighter Idea ) I locked the bird in my room, ran and got the pool net and returned with Rue AND the Net.
I opened the door wide, let Rue chase the bird, got him in the air and caught him in the net and flung it out the window... BOOM BABY.
I felt pretty cool I must say. And I know this is probably disturbing and sad to some readers but I don't real care.. and again.. I hate Birds.
Now I am deep cleaning my room, vacuuming, wiping down every corner..EVERY CORNER, putting clothes, sheets, anything that can go in the washing machine in the wash and sleeping on the couch.
Call me a worry wart? Lets just keep birds outside.. Or go camping and see them. Or next time lucky won't be so lucky.
Yes, I named the bird lucky.
-Ash
So today I had quite the experience and I am not sure where to start...
I just got back from work and was eating some food...looking at pinterest..you know the usual. Then I start to hear...
The Chirping...
If you know me I cannot stand tiny little noises.. They just bug me. And at first this just sounded like our annoying fire alarm when it needs new batteries so I tried my best to ignore it...
Then my mom comes in and asks me if I hear the chirping too and I told her that if was the fire alarm and even said, " Or a bird is in the house."
Hahaha knock on wood..
So my mom, as annoyed as I am, goes and tries to find which alarm it is so that she can change the batteries and all of the sudden I hear her screaming and yelling, " ASHLEY! OH MY GOSH! IT'S A BIRDDD!"
No... Not that..Then I asked the dreaded question..
"In my room..?"
"YES, YESSS HURRY!"
Oh my gosh. Why. This would happen! And I know anyone reading this is probably just thinking, " Aw it's a cute bird it's okay just catch it!" Or at least my sis Carly would because she is so good with animals and keeping calm in situations like these..Im jealous of her..Because in that moment I forgot the whole gizelle or snow white animal lover heart and grabbed a stick and ran to my room..
When I got there it was a DISASTER. Feathers everywhere, bird poop everywhere, and the creepy beady eyed bird...
It was flying everywhere, touching everything and even grabbed something of mine in its mouth.
At first we tried to remain calm ( Mom just laughing her head off at me ) but then it decided to tick me off...
It went into my closet...
NO..NO...NOOO! I grabbed my boot and was lashing it everywhere as this bird was flying all around me and chirping and grabbing clothes and going bizurk... It was a civil war in the closet. With a bird.
And then I had an idea...There was no way I was getting this bird out without some help...I needed my noble Panther..RUE. My cat Rue is so gentle I thought she would maybe just help me get it out the window! So I called for rue and she came running like a good kitty and I locked me, Rue, and the thing in my room..
Not the brightest idea I admit.
So now we have me screaming, rue ( Huge eyes, claws out, panther mode) chasing a bird, and the bird freaking out over my head. Rue caught the bird and then I remembered what Gizelle or Snow White would do and I decided to be a good person and grab Rue and get her off the bird.
This wasn't working.
Finally.. ( A Brighter Idea ) I locked the bird in my room, ran and got the pool net and returned with Rue AND the Net.
I opened the door wide, let Rue chase the bird, got him in the air and caught him in the net and flung it out the window... BOOM BABY.
I felt pretty cool I must say. And I know this is probably disturbing and sad to some readers but I don't real care.. and again.. I hate Birds.
Now I am deep cleaning my room, vacuuming, wiping down every corner..EVERY CORNER, putting clothes, sheets, anything that can go in the washing machine in the wash and sleeping on the couch.
Call me a worry wart? Lets just keep birds outside.. Or go camping and see them. Or next time lucky won't be so lucky.
Yes, I named the bird lucky.
-Ash
Sunday, April 6, 2014
I'm BACK.
Over the last few months I have been in math limbo...at least thats what I call it.
My type of Limbo is when I get so overly stressed with something.. usually online schooling. I can't handle anything or anyone I am just in my own world pretty much..
No I am not depressed haha! I just get overly focused one thing and can't fit anything else into my brain or I feel like my head will burst! It's weird. I apologize for anyone ( Especially my sisters) who have talked to me lately or have hung out with me..I promise I liked talking to you, I listened, I was just in a daze for a bit..
Thats seriously what happens to me. When I have too much on my mind I sort of just hide and close off to everyone.
OR
it's the other way around and I will act like everything it totally fine..Thats usually what happens with friends..because I feel embarrassed to tell them how stressed I am..I would rather be fun!
But half the time lets just say I am awkwardly silent and don't remember how to talk sometimes too..
yikes.
I should probably explain WHY I was in Limbo for a bit...But guess what! There is a happy ending!
So as some of you know I am graduating early and have some pretty hard online classes. This past week I finished up my math online and let me tell you..IT WAS SO HARD. I hate math..I HATE it. I would rather write a 50 page essay than sit down and do math.
(Im not joking.)
So you can only imagine how stressful and annoying this math online class was. It's not just like a regular class that you can sit in class and wing half of it and still pass. You have to devote yourself to it or you will fail.
Oh wait here comes the best part...
Even if you have an A+ in the class but fail the final you fail the entire course
Yep. You heard that right..So lets say you are a senior ( me) and you do not pass... Say hello to being a SUPER senior! No graduating for you!
Oh joy.
So for the past few months I have been memorizing formulas and studying like crazy! Im glad I still have my friends because I was the biggest nerd/ antisocial person for quite a while.
Just imagine me getting pushed in the halls of school because I had my math notes up to my eyes studying as I ran into people... I felt weird but I didn't care. I was determined to pass. Sorry if anyone tried to say hi..
If you know me I am always up for a fun night out with my friends so imagine how dorky it was when my friends asked to hang out on a friday night and I answered, " No I have to stay home and do STINKING MATH." ON A FRIDAY.
I still get chills and nightmares.
Im not saying that is a bad thing..
I have a lot of nights with just staying home but lets be honest.. If I am home on a friday I am either with family, sick, or doing some fun thing at home for the night..
Math is not my ideal type of fun. Maybe for some people which is totally fine.. I won't judge.
And for the worst part..
On the last day you get to go into a fun little portable with no ac and get put shoulder to shoulder with people to take your final. Can you imagine?! I can't even focus with one person in the room let alone 40! It was terrible.
In fact let me just save you from that terrible image and skip to the end..
I PASSED!
I literally teared up when I found out my score...I had to ask my dad a few times if I was really done with math forever just so that I could hear the words
YOU NEVER HAVE TO DO HIGH SCHOOL MATH AGAIN.
So you can imagine it was a good day :).
To celebrate my guy friends and girls got some Ben and Jerry Ice cream and had a night hike up to a big look out of the city where we sat on blankets, star gazed and told some scary stories. We had lots of laughs and fun.
I am just really happy :)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Lastest Obsessions.
Hello!
These skirts are darling! They can go with so many things!
IN LOVE with sun hats right now! Beautiful and casual.
Maxi skirts of course.. They are so comfy! And love the idea of tying a shirt in a knot.
Casual and flattering.
And for the Final outfit…MY FAVORITE. I am loving this casual yet classy style. It is comfy and cute! Which is what we all want.
So I have been extremely busy..sorry for the lack of fun on my blog..But don't worry..I shall be free
soon once my online gets punched in the face after my final NEXT WEEK!
I seriously might cry… I am so happy!
Anyways, to make it short here are a few summer looks and my latest trendy obsessions!
Keep watching the blog for a post on where to get these outfits!
XoXo,
Ash
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Life as of lately
I seriously have been sick with some new illness for the past 3 weeks...
It's STUPIDO.
And you know whose to blame? School.
The first week I got the 24 hour stomach flue, the second week was a fever...
and now I have a stinking cold that is probably the worst cold I have ever had...
And it is always because some dork has that sickness in my class ( Which is usually a boy)
Lets be honest..Do they wash their hands a ton? Nope. Now we are all contaminated haha.
Cool thanks.
So my parents keep freaking out thinking I have issues because I keep getting sick
but I just keep telling them no really...it's school..So it's that kids fault it's not that I am a freak!
I am fine! I think I keep getting sick with something new each week because right when my body is trying to recover from the last sickness I get another one and it just punches me in the face because im not ready to fight off another sickness yet. You can imagine its been a long 3 weeks. Im not saying I haven't been able to go outside or to school and have been sick for literally the entire 3 weeks..I mean that I get it every week but I will be fine for half of the week too.. But I am just done being sick for any part of the week! I never want to be sick again! ..Once it got to this point of getting a new sickness every week I had a talk with my parents telling them that school is not healthy and that they should probably make me stay home.. They didn't buy it..But it was worth a try.
The picture at the top describes the past 3 weeks... reading books, learning french ( Ahahaha i was bored), looking through mazazines, taking a picture of my sick pile, and drinking Herbal Tea. That stuff works! I hate it..but it works. I use to think that drinking Herbal Tea mean't I was a sinner..But I am telling you now..If you are sick GO BUY TEA.. It is the best thing in the world when I am sick now. It helps I promise.
Lastly, On a brighter note we had the Temple Celebration practice this Saturday!! More than 12,000 youth in Gilbert went to the place that we will perform the temple celebration next week and had practice all day. Guess how long it was!! ( Back to a bad mood tone/ worth it tone) 15 HOURS. Highlight of it was 1. over 1,000 Hot mormon boys. 2. Exercise..sort of. 3. Getting to BE IN IT! Lows 1. No connection to the real world..( No cell phones, leaving etc) 2. IT TWAZ HOT. We live in Az so that sucks. 3. They had to cut it short because 12 people got hospitalized and the dust was choking everyone..So we will probably all get valley fever and die..HAHA just kiddinggg! I know I had my own complaints and that some parts I will admit were misearable because of the heat, I still had an amazing time. We all need a break from the world once in a while. We won't die from not having our cellphones for an hour... I mean seriously think about what others have had to do..Our generation has it SO EASY..It was sad how some people responded to the practice. I would look around at some people that made it fun because they smiled and actually danced and sang...and then there were the boys and girls that thought they were too cool for it ( Or for the prophet..? Who knows) and they would just sit and socialize and some would even make an excuse and leave. Yeah it was long and was tiring but this is the coolest experience ever! We actually get to perform for the prohpet next saturday! It is such an amazing experience. I am so thankful for the Gilbert Temple and for living here and being the perfect age to perform in the celebration. It is such a blessing in my life and an experience that I will remember forever.
XoXo ,
Ashley
p.s I did not take these temple pics..I wish... haha
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