kOrTnI

mantra

2011-11-11T13:46:00.000-08:00

begin again.

2011-08-30T09:02:00.000-07:00

it's been almost 2 years since i had something to say.

no. that's not true. it's just been a long time since i posted.

i need to refresh all my links, and make this little spot of mine, more me.

i have a lot to catch you up on.

Tis The Season

2009-10-26T09:13:00.000-07:00

for some pumpkin carving......

Mr Sweet Tooth stealing a candy corn

Scary Bat

Happy Halloween!

shoulda been a guy

2009-10-07T14:19:00.000-07:00

they never care about

another guy wearing the same shoes
someone buying the same clothes
or another guy copying their decorating idea

men you live a much more simpler life.

Esthetics

2009-09-29T11:27:00.001-07:00

you may or may not know, but one of my classes has made some interesting nights of homework:

FACIALS:

kara being the trial-run for what i just learned in class...isn't she looking mighty happy?!

WAXING.....

it wasn't that bad as he's making it look-possibly a bit warm, and possibly over dramatic!! :)

"They should put you out before they do this to you"

Thanks James & Kara for being such a good sport!

& everyone else who has or will be an experiment of mine!

volunteers needed.

craig ferguson

2009-09-23T11:20:00.000-07:00

i forgot how much i liked

miss jennifer love

until last night

when she appeared on the late late show

*mr craig funny man ferguson your late show is the only one i like

envious

2009-09-18T17:49:00.000-07:00

rihanna,

i have been coveting your eyes ever since i first saw them. and every time after that. they're incredible. how do i get eyes that look like that. or even kinda close. please teach me your secret to beautiful amazing gorgeous eyes. step by step preferably.

your secret admirer.

sisters

2009-09-17T17:32:00.000-07:00

*i love that i just randomly found this picture on our computer

miss karli

i love that you love running through the fountains with me

i love that we were like thee only ones in the fountain for a while

i love how hard we were laughing trying to dodge in and out of the water

i love how we thought we'd stay dry and ended up sopping the rest of the night

i love that we get to be the "down stairs people" together

and thank you for so willingly sharing your bathroom with me

...most of all though, i love that you're my sister.

random afternoon thoughts

2009-09-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

i hate when people say "we was"
people love talking about nothing else but themselves
talk to someone long enough, in utah, the lds church comes up
sooner or later, in the end, you enjoy strangers and find inspiration in them

smoke dawg

2009-09-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

Is life really hard when you're this cute.....

meet smokey.

sitting in the truck with him, I tried to capture a cute picture

doesn't want anything to do with it.

in all due seriousness-he wasn't too sure

no kisses. i hate slobbery kisses

he may be one of the cutest dogs I've met

kudos + thanks to his cute owner for letting me walk + bond with smokey

happy weekend.

weekend get-away

2009-09-09T08:09:00.000-07:00

dear home away from home

i am going to miss you deeply
I will miss
you’re beautiful sunsets
your crashing waves
your no problems care-free feel
I’ll miss the sandy beach beneath my feet
And the warmth of sunshine on my skin
The smell of tanning oil
And the short breaks from reality

Till summer comes again
I’ll miss you tremendously
Take care
See you next summer
xo

all my love

2009-09-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

2 years ago I got my best little friend. about 5 months ago my little guy ran out the front door and even with all my own personal efforts, friends and family efforts, and over 100+ missing posters-he was no where to be found. After a week, I got a phone call that changed my life.
I had no idea how bad my heart could hurt. No idea my heart could feel, and still feel that sad.

my little man 2 years ago

tex.

i miss you.

i loved + cherish the short time we spent together.

i still wish you i would come home to you meowing or sprawled out on my bed

or sitting on the bathroom counter while i did my make-up

or just being there.

you were my little support + buddy.

thanks for blessing my life.

i love you.

Doin' It

2009-08-26T09:44:00.000-07:00

I am making my decision. decision made.

it needed to be done. a new adventure awaits me.

i pinky promise to tell you all about my new friends & funny new stories that happen.

wish me luck.

*I appreciate the lovely photo by Savoring The Details

wHaT FuN iS

2009-08-20T13:02:00.000-07:00

why is it that when i know i'm going to LaGoOn in 1 hour.....

i'm as giddy as a little school girl?!?!

can't wait.

greetings from the tip top of the rides

2009-07-31T11:37:00.000-07:00

i'm off.

i've hit the road.

i'll be in the woods.

...then to the beach...

to lay in the sunshine

put my toes in the sand

play in the water

relax on the boat

and

enjoy every single second of

the good life

take care

ladies & gentlemen,

2009-07-20T16:27:00.000-07:00

PLACE YOUR BETS.....

So it all came to be when my little sister's friend was leaving to serve a 2 year LDS mission, we began talking about all the differences that would occur, till we saw him again... He then asked that infamous question-

"Will Kortni be married in the next 2 years?"

Then he & others continued to voice their guesses/opinions on the matter.

Please do so as well..

the simple life: my 14 yr old sister made the goal in the next 2 years to....

kiss a boy

I think that's mine too.

Thought For The Day

2009-07-15T15:50:00.000-07:00

Left-over Chinese food is sooo yummy!

I ADVISE YOU:

2009-06-18T23:20:00.000-07:00

DON'T

use the rear view mirror, visor mirror, or any mirror in the car to check your complexion
trust a "spicy lover" when they say something isn't spicy
start tomorrow. start today.
creep 100+ photos of a random person on facebook-you'll wonder what's wrong with you
leave your name on a comment card you post at Five Guys
change your pets name after you've named it-he'll lose his identity
rush too quickly through work-you may need that stack of papers to look busy at a crucial time
be too quick to clean the bathroom-you never know when your roommate will randomly hire a cleaning lady (LOL totally kidding)
leave a room without turning off the light you turned on
text the unknown number back
camoflauge who you really are

sing louder when the guy in the car next to you catches you singing
play If Ever I Could Love till you fall for Keith
dance in cafe disco at least once a day
run through sprinklers. by. yourself.
walk in the rain. jump in the mud. swim in the puddle. sneak in the hot tub.
chop your hair if you want for the summer
delete boys numbers outta your phone (like say 100+.....)
prank call them first.
have a day where you drink as many diet cokes as you want-remember why you limit
flirt with the court worker if he'll let you do traffic school & keep the ticket off your record
go out with a gentleman
give into sleep when the lack thereof is consuming you
laugh out loud when you feel the urge. even giggle.
go out dancing with the girls. bet whether the guy really is gay. find out.
dare to say what you mean. dare to mean what you say. & back it up.
purchase the XL skirt off the clearance rack for $7 and get it altered
hold on real tight when he takes you on a motorcycle ride
trudge through anything till you find the sunshine and balance you deserve in your life

desireless

2009-06-05T03:09:00.000-07:00

I have no desire to blog. I have ideas. I have thoughts. I have no desire to blog.

I think in blog-thoughts sometime

I have things going on

I have things to say

and yet

nothing

I have no desire to blog.

So I'm gone for now.

I'll be back soon.

Miss you all.

list of things i'm currently loving

2009-02-06T14:17:00.000-08:00

hearts. hearts. hearts.
red + pink toes
teddy bears with bows around their necks
the sight + feel of sunshine
not scraping off ice stuck on my windshield
cuddling up under a blanket
hugs + kisses
pink high heels to work, just look festive although something about pink heels. or red. or any heels. makes me happy
taking work off to celebrate President's Day is actually required at the bank
summer clothes to shop for, winter looks to wear
hearing all the clever (and not so clever) ideas men have for that certain day
still have time to get this body to look bomb
tis the season for sappy old movies
snow in the mountains, not in the valley
my penguins with santa hats on socks worn under my boots in feb are my little secret
a haircut does wonders in the depths and despair of winter (i will post pictures)
even better than that, is visiting + laughing with her while she styles away
jazz games not just the players are entertainment
its soup season, yet fresh fruit is an option with your sandwhich
that little flirty sundress + open toed sandals reminding me that one day summer really will come and i'll be tan again
dogs; how cute would a miniature german shepard be
secretly taking credit for starting the phrase "throwing someone under the bus" whenever i hear it at work
surprise diet coke + flowers=one happy little me
SiNgLe LadIeS: its a windows down, sunroof back, volume high, and kortni on the vocals type song
oh & its friday...off to see he's just not that into you + learn a thing or two...

blog creeper finds

2009-02-02T09:17:00.000-08:00

blog creeping: viewing other's blogs without leaving a comment even creepier if you don't know them.

however, i have found some wonderful finds and thought i'd share.......... see below.

LE LOVE is becoming a daily must view where you'll find all these and more...

enjoy some of my favorites

love her

priceless

beach love...

and i bet you'd love this and this

i found this little love story and present cupid arrows to the creator of the presentation-CONGRATS to the happy couple

January 14th

Can we replay last night, every night? I want to keep you on repeat.
— C

also see this, this, this, or this for they make my heart smile

marta the designer of things like this

inspires me to write

amy lawson gives me a smile

stories about wedding stopping, brave rescues and my favorite grown up fun!

catherine williams photography you'll see images as wonderful as this

also you'll meet them and be simply mesmerized.

thank you fellow bloggers- for i truly appreciate your inspiration and every post you create that i fall in love with or makes me smile. xo

sunshine & summertime

2009-01-30T15:12:00.000-08:00

i'm enjoying the sunshine and summertime feeling that came in town today

until i am in San Diego on a needed vacation i will enjoy talent like this to make me feel better

and for now enjoy the 41 degree weather that feels like summertime these days

{happy weekend full of wishful warmth}

goober from the future

2009-01-26T12:21:00.000-08:00

At Quizno's today (my latest crave) I saw this goober. (I hate people like this)

offense: on his fancy blue tooth expecting everyone else to read his secret ordering signs, be quiet, get things right (that he didn't tell them) & acting like he's owner of not only the store, but the world.

moral to be learned: people of America:your technology doesn't make you important, we've seen it before, and you look incredibly stupid when you have no manners to other human beings.

and this was the nice post about this goober no manner face loser!

ketchup

2009-01-22T08:52:00.000-08:00

I haven't blogged in quite a while now.. I don't know why..
just haven't had much to say (not that i did before...but you know)

so clarification: i'm not broken hearted at all.
i just was talking to a friend, and that came, it just happened, so i posted it.

alright, nothing too exciting here in 2009; same things, different number.

none the less things are going well.

to the broken hearted

2009-01-06T16:40:00.000-08:00

each person
we allow
or
don't allow
but does

they take
a bit
or a piece
of our heart

that's why it hurts
a piece is gone
and it needs to heal

so be understanding
of yourself
and your heart
and just allow for the pain
the heart ache
the pain
the sadness
the thoughts
the tears

just let it take its course
and know it will hurt

but if you weren't alive
if you didn't care
if you weren't able to love
then it wouldn't hurt

if you didn't love that deep...
it wouldn't hurt that much...

21 going on OLD

2008-12-30T10:40:00.000-08:00

first of all, I got a vacuum for Christmas

and i'm not a newly wed, nor do i have a brand new house

I used it yesterday, and I fell madly in love with it!

due to its amazing abilities and all the different functions

I'm taking the time to blog about it!

2008-12-24T12:56:00.000-08:00

merry christmashappy holidays

i hope its a safe and enjoyable one

people warm my heart

2008-12-22T11:15:00.000-08:00

those people that i just find myself knowing all different random ways

they seem to be warming my heart and putting a smile on my face

subaru man in orange jacket

for i do not know you-but i wish i did

i bet we'd be friends

for you restored my hope in our society

when you secretly paid for my breakfast before i knew

without expecting or recieving anything in return.

thank you & merry christmas

arlene

you're the cutest plant lady in the world

for its not about the leafy greens around the office

but the happy person you are and just how sweet you genuinely are

you make sure to say hello, ask me how i am, and have something pleasant to say

ivan

the guy at the office complex that keeps our windows clean

he brought me a peach :)

george

he was the one that used to apply those ugly 8x11 green sticky over-parked notices

he made his way to come say hi when he saw me at the mall

frank

oh the subway man

making the typical banker jokes, just to make me smile and laugh

erica

golds gym locker friend

for it is never fun to face an ex-at the gym none the less

it helps when a stranger ecourages you that you look bomb before you face em

paychex rep

for he always smiles and waves each day he walks by my area

today he went out of his way to wish me a merry christmas

lindsey

the runner of deposits

she stopped in (no deposit to make) to say Merry Christmas!

emily

south towne pac sun assistant

you are my favorite

for you made my shopping experience enjoyable there

your friendly helpful service will forever promote you in my book and in your life

brett

fashion place buckle department associate

commission and props to you

you made christmas sister shopping a success

old man reader

you're the kindest man out reading in the hall

remembering my name and wishing me holiday cheer made me happy

for each person in our lives matters

i am grateful to have so many stranger-friends as part of mine

100 things i have or have not done

2008-12-13T12:58:00.000-08:00

1. Started your own blog duh :)
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
i gave more than ever before cuz a wise guy told me that its for them to be judged what they do with it, not me
7. Been to Disneyland love.love.loved.it.
8. Climbed a mountain it wasn't that big people, hold your praise.
9. Held a praying mantis gross.
10. Sang a solo, when no one was home [uh, daily!]
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea in my case, "at lake"
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked no way! no desire to be raped.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
please: i rarely use a sick day to be sick. last time i did this, i was states away laying out at the pool calling in. ooops!
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola a what???
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing in a private facility with socks on and only to meet the guy who'd help me climb
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke ....its only a matter of time till i can bold this one!!!
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt thanks mom and dad..one more thing i've done on this list.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant does it count if it was reversed-i was the stranger???
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight it was hollywood style people!
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling no where exotic tho
52. Kissed in the rain another hollywood worthy moment!!! truly amazing...
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater last time i was there i was watching Knocked Up...couldn't help but look around and smile thinking of the irony....
55. Been in a movie not hollywood this time :)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business lemonade business count? it was quite the spot amongst the neighbors
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason other than to completely and utterly make your day!!!
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma i'm wierd, but i love donating-even tho i about pass out
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check uh, i'm a banker, i tell people not to do that...don't write checks off money you don't have 68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy blanket and dolls-they're all boxed up, but not gone for good
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial just this summer!
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt a huge quilt! i'm a bit bitter about it. don't ask.
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car bawled my eyes out that night too
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper front page from when our neighbor drowned
85. Read the entire Book of Mormon or Bible
86. Visited the White House from afar. refer back to first post ever.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury i want to tho
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club actually started and founded the book club
93. Lost a loved one i miss you gramps.
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake yuck.stinky.gross.
97. Been involved in a law suit just as a witness
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day

fine print explains it all

2008-12-12T12:25:00.000-08:00

i am bored at work wondering what i want to blog about today. how about....

i was here before 8. but not asleep till after 4.

and i don't know why i can't shut this brain off.

i am enjoying watching {do i dare say} sports yikes! more than ever before.

go jazz. go utes. go fans.

i was told that i look "exactly" like a girl in this month's PlayBoy

i now KNOW you read playboy quite throughly and

i'd love to accept that compliment, however i'm sure i could point out places where we don't resemble eachother exactly

i can't wait for the excitement of Christmas

we get to wear our striped light-up matching socks

...i am still bored, but i feel better for expounding on those few topics.

warmer wishes

2008-12-11T11:54:00.000-08:00

Oh how i'm longing to be here...

basking in the heat. for i forgot how the sunshine feels. and the sand in between my toes.

for i invite you to come with. looks like they are planning on you too.

{warm wishes from the chilly}

Consistently Inconsistent

2008-12-10T11:55:00.000-08:00

you know those people that you could set your watch to their actions and where-abouts and each day they just have their own routine and the way they do things...you know them? that's not me.
nothing that i do is consistent.
in the past i just thought that it was people complaining about me not being on time, just being sporadic, or whatever.... but when I really stopped to look at it-consistent ain't me.

i do nothing the same that i do everyday.
maybe deep down there is a fear that the days will just repeat themselves over and over, or maybe i'm just not organized so i don't function like that, or maybe i am completely weird.
but why do i love stability so much, yet nothing in my life is completely stable?

i've thought about this a lot; from the way I sleep to the way I get ready for bed, and everything in between.... nothing is the same.
not my mood, not my actions, not anything. why is that?

Conclusion: the only consistency i have is being inconsistent.

dear jiffy lube boys

2008-12-08T14:23:00.000-08:00

I am ever so grateful to you from the very bottom of my little oil filter soul for gearin me up and gettin me back and feelin like new! Kortni is also very happy it is finally done!!!

We both appreciate the timely fashion in which you accomplished this task, and the chivalous way you held open each door for her and gave her a wonderful discount!

We'll see you all in 3000 miles or March, whichever comes sooner. :)
Sincerely,
Daisy the G5

ramblings

2008-12-04T13:51:00.000-08:00

yes. here on my blog i just rant and rave and ramble. so i will continue on with what it is that i do.

funny

i got caught twice today rocking out in my car :)
i witnessed an almost-accident between a fire truck in action and an idiot car driver.
i made a bet. i lost the bet. jokes on me.
i know a guy who lost his wallet. i know a guy whos car got towed. same guy.
i just passed my {after mouth surgery} check up with excellent reviews. Wa-hoo!

love

i worry about my friend. i worry about alot of my friends.
i need to write a note. i can not get the words onto paper all in the right order.
how do people ever fall out of love with their significant other. i think its the saddest thing.

style

i have no style. i just put on clothes. i like what i like.
i am wearing flat shoes today. wierd i know. i have been told.
what will i wear tonight. i want to wear jeans. which jeans. what top.
scarves. glasses. hats. boots. are all accessories that i am enjoying accessorizing with.

just the way it is

i love diet coke. i will forever love diet coke. why deprive myself of something i love.
self discipline is important. i am not good at it. that is why i continue to pick up tweezers.
married guys should not hit on single girls. never. ever. end of story. they are dirt bags.
some men are actually gentleman. i want one of them. not the others.
daisy thank you for having mirrors that bend back when i hit a pole. i am ever so sorry.
gas is cheaper than before. one fifth of a benjamin will fill my tank and get me a treat.

music

if i were a boy i would probably write beyonce a note and tell her thank you for her advice.
santa baby takes the cake for favorite christmas song this week
thank you rihanna for disturbia. for i am love. love. loving it.

to be continued and added to with future rants and raves and ramblings.

dear you who call yourself my landlord

2008-12-03T07:49:00.000-08:00

you're lord of the land
not me

you should try to smile
it re-confirms my original thought
...bOrInG!

a tank-top isn't scandalous
don't get all wierd

it only takes a short time to hang blinds
not all afternoon

my car on the premises doesn't mean i'm home
knocking or calling thrice doesn't make me home either

i hate your brother
i shouldn't even know your brother
but you bring him by with you
i hate him still

why does your sister rake our lawn
and look around when i wave
she's the only one working

go home
i see you too much
i don't like seeing you at all
go home

you're ackward
it bugs me

you say your last name
whenever we talk
we've met
i know you
your number is in my phone
first and last
don't freak out

i wish i didn't know you
you're wierd

lots of michael's go by mike-try it
i double dog dare you

you're dumb
to think i'd sign my lease
and ask questions later

you bought my lease
not my problem
you don't like it
deal with it

i was here first
my lease says i can leave
choose your battles wisely

small heaters don't replace a big house heater

when you wear all Y stuff
you look dumb
especially after they lost
to a team i'm a fan of

if you move in i'll become even a bigger fan
one who hangs banners and puts up signs

you're wife doesn't talk
is she mute
or boring like you?

don't act like
national renters association
is cool
or a big deal
or like it matters to me

21 means young
not dumb

don't
ever
ever
ever
try to screw me
into a lease
that is
nothing
like the imperfect one i'm in

don't try to tell me its like the old one
month to month
when it clearly is not

remember I can and do read
i saw its not what it was
in the very first line

i really hope
and pray
regardless of what you think
that you won't move in
the other unit

don't act like you have a unit

dane cook isn't satan

young girls can pay rent
some do
some don't
i do

don't be mad
when i go out of my way
to pay you on the 1st
most lords of lands like that
i can pay them instead...

you know you've made it

2008-12-02T02:56:00.000-08:00

Prank calling never gets old.

ok, I just needed to put that out there...oh how it relates.

So my sisters and I have all graduated elementary.
On this particular night, everyone participating had graduated jr high.
I dare tell you, that 2 involved in this shananigan had even graduated high school.

However, I guess that doesn't one mature.
But who has fun being all old and proper and never re-living your childhood.
Who cares if its even funner and happens more often now than then....

Well, prank calling never gets old.
Unless its been going on for over 3 hours, even then-its still h.i.l.a.r.i.o.u.s!

So while calling other graduates and mature adults, one prankee victim voiced these historic words....
"This is the best prank call ever!"

Violla! Done! My life is complete!
He had been woken up in the dead of night...to pay us this wonderful compliment.

gobble gobble

someone's got a case of the mondays :)

2008-11-17T13:39:00.000-08:00

what I did before it was monday:

a little bit of shopping

made a grown-up decision (thanks mom) mani and pedi with Ali (absolutely fabulous!!! may I add)

fell in love (again) with all the cute characters (their big big eyes & cute personalities)

sUccEsSfullY jumped Ali's Mazda!!! All by ourselves!!! (what a sight...)

randomness at midnight, no where else but....yup,

midnight waffles at the Belgium
watched the game: smoke bombs, "careful" being yelled, and all in all a close lossgot Tex all showered and shaved: Handsomest Kitty on the Block
(I'm kidding about the shaving part, altho I'm thinking of shaving him like a lion....)
loads of laundry

watched Sex and The City episodes (startin from the beginning)

put our tree up in the front room. no lights on it yet tho.
a tree in the apartment completely warms up the place.

It was an alright weekend after all.

dear gossip girl

2008-11-10T13:23:00.000-08:00

I want my very own DAN!!!!

Sorry S.

It's true I just may be cRaZy about gossip girl (season 1)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! I've got one disc left that I will finish tonight, and I'm not sure if Dan will live up to my hopes and dreams. But I sure hope so. I just love him in his character.

He's just so cute to Serena and he's always tryin' to do the right thing, and he's just got the cute guy next door look (how come my neighbors never look like this..I'm considering moving)

and I bet if I did have my very own Dan....he'd change my oil! :)

all in the name of a salad

2008-10-21T10:12:00.000-07:00

So I'm not a crazy fan of Bajio.

I've actually started to cry, ordering from there-that's a complete other story.

None the less, the Ensalada Bajio sounded amazing!!!
I could taste the tortilla, see the dressing...I HAD to get that salad.

So as soon as lunch came, I took off.
I work right off the free-way on 106th, so the only one I knew of was the one on 90th S & Redwood. I drove there. Couldn't find it. I called 2 of my friends who work close by. & wa-lah! there it was, a drive up & everything!
Mmmmm...it was gonna be so yummy!!!

I pull in. I park right up close. Sweet! They aren't that busy. I run up to the door. I see a 8X11 piece of paper that says:
"We've relocated. Join us at Jordan Landings."

I didn't even think. What would you do? Instinctly, I drove to Jordan Landing.

On my way heading west & north (completely the opposite from work), it dawns on me, What am I doing?!?!

Well I see the large compound, I pull in on the hunt for Bajio, I get all the way through, & still can't find it!
Errrrrrrrrr!
One more time through Jordan Landing.

Alas! Its on the corner! I run in & my salad...to go please.

Hop back in my car, & get back to work-just in the nick of time...for now my lunch is over.

But may I tell you-the salad; it was Oh So Good!

Sister. Sister. Sister.

2008-10-20T10:53:00.002-07:00

Picture tag-here is the rule:
Go to your fourth file and pick your fourth picture to post...here it is.

kolette. karli. kara.

This picture was taken on the lawn at the Kenny Chesney concert a year ago.

How cute are my sisters? I absolutely love hanging out with them! They are honestly so much fun too! They make me smile, laugh, & just love life even that much more! We always have so much fun together-no matter what we're doing. They mean the world to me! Love you girls!

Too Much About Me

2008-10-09T11:46:00.001-07:00

I'm sorry to do this to you again, but Mandy tagged me, so here goes:

8 Things I am PASSIONATE About...
1. My family
2. Life
3. Happiness
4. Bear Lake
5. Boating
6. Long deep heart-felt chats
7. Creative Writing; poetry, english, stories, quotes
8. Photographs

8 "words" or "phrases" I say way to often...
1. "I'm chill" (don't ask please)
2. "....the best EVER!"
3. "Oh, hell!"
4. "Its a great day at Far West Bank, how may I assist you?" (answering phones at work)
5. "Tex...Tex....where are you?"
6. "I don't know"
7. "P.S. _____ "
8. "I have nothing to wear!"

8 Things I want to do before I die...
1. Marry my best friend & the man I'm absolutely crazy about!
2. Be a mom
3. Make LOTS more memories with my family & friends
4. Become the woman I know I want to be
5. Become more educated
6. Have closer relationships with those I love
7. Fulfill my dreams
8. Live life to its fullest

8 Things I have learned From my past...
1. Follow your heart (regardless of what others say)
2. Most things aren't black & white
3. You can't talk or trust just anyone
4. Sometimes you don't realize what you have, till its gone
5. Things that take more work or have more obstacles to get through, mean more
6. My family is always there for me
7. If you love someone, & you're both in it for the long-haul, you can work things out
8. Live your life for you

8 Places I would love to see...
1. Hawaii
2. New Zealand
3. Costa Rica
4. Paris
5. Niagra Falls
6. Italy
7. Ireland (only cuz of PS I Love You)
8. somewhere back East...

8 Things I Currently Need or Want...
1. I want to get a massage
2. I want to relax on the beach
3. I want to take a nap
4. I want to go shopping
5. I need to be more grateful
6. I need to go back to school
7. I need to spend more time with friends
8. I need to stop over-thinking

8 More People I Tag!
1. Angee Hansen
2. Ally Gatherum
3. Kayla Wagstaff
4. Katrina Kennedy
5. Jess Olsen
6. Erin Draper
7. Natalie Lund
8. Kathy Hart

3x the information you'll never need to know

2008-10-08T15:17:00.000-07:00

Three names you go by:
Kort. Korters. Korty Bugs.
Three things you are wearing right now:
cute big earrings. yesterday mascara. two toe-rings.
Three of your favorite things to do:
go boating. sing loudly. spend time with loved ones.
Three things you want very badly at the moment:
new wardrobe. to go home. jeans on.
Three favorite pets you have had:
kitty; Tex. hamster; Sammy. an adopted horse for a night.
Three things you did last night:
ran to the mall. went out to dinner. fell asleep much too late.
Three things you ate today:
plain bagel. slice of a tomato. white chocolate chip cookie.
Three people you last talked to:
Wendi. Andy. Nicole.
Three longest car rides:
SLC to AZ-detours along the way. SLC to Mead-fun though. ???
Three favorite holidays:
Christmas. April 15th. 4th of July.
Three favorite beverages:
Diet Coke. Orange Juice. Ice water with lemon.
Three people I tag:
Mandy. Keelee. Steph.

Duck-taped Card-board Semi Drivers Hand-written Request

2008-10-06T12:40:00.000-07:00

Randoms

2008-10-02T08:12:00.000-07:00

So I guess I better explain this as well..

On our way to the cabin & our way back a few different times, we saw this stinky big mammoth on the side of the road. Of course with all the sisters in the car we had to slow down to a stop & get the picture-that's when we noticed the stench...

The story behind this very large ackwardly-laying bull on the side of the road, is actually very sad. Driving through the canyon, in the dark, this bull stepped out in front of a young man..on a bike! The man was taken to the hospital & treated by many trained, caring, professionals. Last I heard he was in Critical Condition. Our prayers & thoughts go to him & his family.

CAUTION: those who ride bikes, please be so safe!!!

The next random pic was out boating one of the last few weekends it was still warm.
Friends from our neighborhood came up & everyone had a very fun time.

As long as both of these guys were being held (tightly the whole time) they weren't scared out on the boat. Both were so cute hollering out "Go Dad" while their dad tore it up on the wakeboard.

This story is classic....

So a few weekends ago, as we're sitting by the water & playin' on the jet skis, this guy comes walking up to me, & asks if there is any way that we can help him get to the other side of the lake to get the battery out of his truck for his boat that was broken down a ways down the beach!

So our friend drove him to the other side of the lake.

Meanwhile, as I'm out jet skiing I see a boat, no wake, & 3 guys walking along side with it, & a few people on the beach. I assumed this was the rest of the crew..I asked if they would like to tie up the boat, sit on the beach with us, & play with the sand toys..

They joked that they had lots of little kids & "what's for dinner" just being funny.

Well, ironically enough...that's just what happened.

It was getting dark. It was getting cold.

So the 4 cutest girls, 4 brand new babies, & the other 8 kids; came to watch TV, eat dinner, & form friendships!

All of us loved that they brought a brand new baby for each of us to hold!!!

Cutest couples & families ever!!!

I'm so happy we had the opportunity to meet such incredible people that day!!!

What I've Learned, Working at the Bank

2008-09-25T14:03:00.000-07:00

1. I know everyone in the world, so I never need to ask for ID.
2. 'I'll be with you in one moment,' means 'Come right up here into my business'
3. Every bank in the world steals money from its customers, particularly the ones that don't keep a register.
4. I'm always kidding when I tell people a check is not any good. I'm a good kidder.
5. I know the balance of every account at the bank.
6. I am at the bank just because I feel like it; my window isn't actually open when I say, 'May I help you?'
7. I know everyone's account number.
8. I don't understand how banking works.
9. I have to do whatever the person who gave my customer the check said.
11. I don't know how to count or add
12. If I ask for your social, Im trying to steal your identity.
13. I know when every new coin will be arriving-if not, check back daily.
14. We dont sell stamps.
15. When someone asks how you want your cash back, you are supposed to tell them after you get your money back.
16. Your time is more important than mine. I have no life. When you show up 5 minutes before we close to make 10 deposits or open a new account, we dont mind.
17. Everyone with the Bank name tag is related.
18. We love to place holds on your checks for fun, we are the only bank that does it.
19. 13 hours and 10 minutes is not enough time for people to do their business.
20. I am in charge of the never ending popcorn, smarties, and coffee.
21. It is polite to ignore someone when they say hello.
22. It is my fault when someone cuts you in line. I should have been paying attention to you and not your money.
23. I know what a checkingdepositwithdrawal for savings is.
24. Being rude should make me want to help you more.
25. I am not really human, I should not make mistakes.
26. It is okay to go into someones office when their door is shut.
27. I have a secret collection of licenses in my cubby.
28. I cant hear. I need you to ding the bell 5 times in a row.
29. The sign that says Next Window Please is just for decoration.
30. I make people wait on purpose, its fun to make them mad.
31. I know everyones pin number to their ATM card.
32. Fraud isnt real, I should give customers exactly what they want.
33. Please and Thank You are forbidden words at the bank. We hate to hear them.
34. Checking and Savings deposit slips are EXACTLY the same, we just like the color pink and wanted to make them more colorful. Marking through the word savings changes the deposit slip completely!
35. When I tell someone the same thing over and over, Im just doing it for fun. I like to waste my breath.
36. We will break the rules for anybody as long as you gripe for more than 10 minutes.
37. I am psychic; when you call I can recognize your voice and pull up your information. My computer is voice activated. Its that fancy technology we have.
38. You dont have to tell me that youve been with the bank for 50 years! I can tell.
39. Even after 5 years, I am a new teller to anyone who has never seen me before. If Ive never met you, I have no idea what Im doing.
40. I make the rules for the banking industry. You can blame everything on me!

I'm anxious for

2008-09-24T12:08:00.000-07:00

Christmas
Christmas music
the first snowfall
the new year
Thanksgiving
the end of ‘The Shack’
my wedding*
kids*
a farewell to the renting days*
the breast cancer walk
my hair appointment
fall shopping
the weekend
graduation from college
upcoming movies

*In no way is this statement an announcement :)

Nov 4th VOTE

2008-09-23T12:01:00.000-07:00

With all the politic talk, its interesting to hear everyone’s different views & opinions on who they want for President. Especially because if there was a box to check "all new candidates", that’s what I would choose. But like my dad says, pick from the "lesser of two evils".

However, the other day, I sat in on a FHE of a friend’s. Which may I add was so cute-they invite tons of family over-cousin’s, nieces, kids, etc. So there are a zillion kids running around & everyone visiting & eating, & then have a 10-15 min. lesson. & that’s when I was shocked.
Here I was just enjoying how awesome this family is that they invite everyone over because family is such a priority. Thinking to myself about doing this type of thing when I am a mom, & have growing kids who think FHE is pointless, & when many of the family have young kids to bring & spend time together. So we sit down for a 10 minute lesson.

The father of this clan taught the lesson. He & his wife had just returned from a vacation to Philidelphia, (how I’d love to go there), so he was using the book ‘Miracle at Philidelphia’ (I’ll let you know how it is) & discussing the Constitution of this country. It was awesome to hear about how the founders of this country made more progress in 4½-5 months creating the beginning of our government, & what this country was built upon, than ever before! It is also the longest standing free government, going on 212 years.

It’s amazing to think of the patriotism, courage, strength, knowledge & what great men our fore-fathers were. I wish that I could just sit in on one of their discussions & sit in awe as I listen to such great wisdom. Going back to DC gave me such a greater understanding & appreciation for this country.

It makes me sad that this is honestly what our country is coming to. The presidential campaigns make me sick. Maybe it is just that this is the first time I’ve ever really been paying attention (first time I can vote for Pres), has it always been like this?!?!

I look at our candidates & realize that although both have strengths & weaknesses, I’m not for Obama or Mccain. I think that in such a crucial time in our economy, we need the "right guy"! & I strongly believe that neither Obama or Mccain is the "right guy", however it looks like that’s all we got. So which one of those 2 is the more "right guy" (if you will) to help us through this critical time of 2009-2013?

That’s where its your duty to VOTE! To study up, & make the best educated vote you can on November 4th!(http://www.presidentialelection.com/)

This is your future…your kids future….your grandkids future…..
What the future President of our country does now…effects then!

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Please Come Walk

2008-09-15T10:49:00.000-07:00

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER!!!!

Why? WE Support. WE Encourage. WE Hope. WE Love. WE Care.
How? Showing up! Walking! Or donating!
Who? YOU! Mothers, wives, friends, sisters, aunts, cousins, Fathers, husbands, friends,

brothers, uncles, o-workers, acquaintances, etc…..bring everyone!!!!
What? Walking…just a stroll around the park with others, high energy, supporting a wonderful
cause, & amazing people!
When? Saturday October 11, 2008
Registration: 8:00am
Walk: 9:00am (non-competitive)
Where? Liberty Park 600 E 1000 S SLC, UT

Free to Walk! Donations are appreciated!
Both walkers & donators are blessed!

*If you would like to walk with me on this day, here’s what we can do.
1. Let me know!
We can decide to form a team (t-shirts & all) or just plan on
walking together….so much fun!
2. I can register you, register with the attached form, or you can register on
www.cancer.org/stridesonline (as a individual) or we can form a team (let me know)
Team-we can get T-Shirts that have name, picture, anything we want on them!

3. We get out walking!
Excuse to spend time together, burn calories, help breast cancer!

*If you would like to donate
1. I can take your money to the race

2. Donate online through www.cancer.org/stridesonline

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

2008-09-03T11:02:00.000-07:00

2005
4th year of college, or working, or just being out of highschool! Girls, does it seem like that long ago? where did the time go?!

Your High School's full name: Brighton High School

High School Colors: Orange & Blue (orange was a horrible color to wear)

School Mascot: Bengal

Did you date anyone from your school? nope. I was a Skyline fan...

What kind of car did you drive: 1986 Bronco & a Pontiac Alero

It's Friday night where are you: Bear Lake, boyfriend's house, or football game

Were you a party animal: nope.

Were you considered a flirt: yes in the real world, but not really at Brighton.

Were you in band, orchestra, choir, or other group: nope. Not musical at ALL.

Were you in any clubs: I got talked into FCCLA....I did some presentation for it. Nothing came from it but a few crazy stories...

Did you ever get expelled or suspended: nope. never.

Can you still sing the fight song: (I agree Jess)-We had a fight song?!

Who were your favorite teachers: Aposhian-math, Burt-math, ?-creative writing...what was her name?

Where did you sit during lunch: outside on the lawn was a favorite, out to eat, or a friends'

Who did you go to Homecoming with? which year? :)

If you could go back and re-do high school would you: no. It was fun, but nope!

What do you remember about Graduation: I couldn't believe we were really Graduating! I was actually really nervous, and I was so so excited to be graduating!!!!

Do you plan on going to your 10 year reunion: maybe. just depends.

I tag: You....reading this thinking about your own answers and the good ol' dayz!

Little Lion

2008-09-02T02:34:00.000-07:00

He was born & spent 3 weeks of his life in Logan, Utah before I brought him home, & now he's become my little movin' buddy. He's been so good about moving homes.

Just last year, I brought home this baby kitty....

awww.

his brown ribbon matched my brown outfit...

Whenever I'd take him in the car, he would ride on top of the seat, or on my shoulder

Kara, Tex, and Me

He's so teeny tiny!

When he was a day old, I went to IHOP, & snuck him in with my purse, in this picture he's just about as big as my purse.

He loves playing with anything that he can swing at back and forth.

Hopefully mom doesn't see him on her couch.

He always wants to be around, doing what I'm doing, and that's usually in my closet or my dressers.

I take the blame for him being a wussy cat.

However, here he is hunting a butterfly in our back yard.

Still not scary!

He'll lay out in the sun with me & He loves it!

and although he's bigger, he's still cuddly.

At times he's caused some problems, but for the most part he just makes me smile. I'm definitely very attatched since he's my very first kitty (I've only ever had a hamster).

I love Tex.

2008-08-29T15:04:00.000-07:00

08.28.08

I chose my capris, sandals, v-neck top, earrings, rings, and carefully hairsprayed my hair. Ready.

I then proceeded to my car, hopped in, drove down state street, made a left hand turn onto 90th south. From the previous times before, I knew I must get in the right lane. I glanced over, to see a white truck driving along side me. Well, I decided to step on the pedal just a bit, for there was plenty of space to safely blinker, and merge over, and use the assistance of the on-ramp. Successful. I was on the ramp, yielding with the empty ajoining on-ramp, as I blinkered over again, I noticed the white truck I had passed, speeding up along the right side of my car.

Thinking we were racing to the 4 lane merge-into 1 exiting lane, I thought 'chill out dude, I'm getting over'.

Window down. Arms flaying. Face grinning.

First reaction: I thought of this guy in my parent's neighborhood.

[You know, the people that wave to you because they know your parents and they've seen you once before at some function for the ward. Yeah, that's who I figured it was by the way he was waving and smiling like he knew me.]

My reaction: Play along.

So I smiled. I waved back. and moved left to the next lane.

He moved left, and signaled to me to roll down my window. No, I normally just don't do as I'm told, but I also have this heart that thinks people are naturally good. Also this horrible fear of pulling away from the gas station with the pump still in my tank. So I'm thinking, 'is there something wrong?'.

I roll down my window to hear his lips saying, "Looking Goooood!"

I move left again to the next lane-guess that construction to expand our highways IS beneficial! But I move over, putting a car width in between us..... and see the clear get away.....

"Hottttttttttt....." I hear his creepy, half-wind echoing voice trailing off in the distance.

Sick. Old. Creepy. Old. Bald. Wrong. Old. Man.

BEWARE LADIES!

He drives a white truck, lurks near on-ramps, and tries to meet girls by drivin' I-215.

10 things i love with the letter C

2008-08-27T13:25:00.000-07:00

9-clothes

8-chocolate

7-cookies

6-candles

5-christmas

4-cards

3-children

2-candy

1-creativity

2008-08-27T09:10:00.000-07:00

SuMMeR TiMe.....

This summer has been an absolute blast!!!! Full of firsts (I'll blog about that later) & lots of new & old experiences that make enduring through the long, snowy winters all worth it!!!
Along with all the pool time; laying out, swimming, reading, & chatting, this is what my SuMMer included......

St. George! Karli & I took off to meet up & go boating with friends. We actually ended up meeting 2 of the cutest girls ever! We had fun boating, goofing around, getting to know each other really well. I still think back to all the stories, laughter & inside jokes from that trip.....(that seems like forever ago).

New Friends; Paige, Me, Karli, Randi

Most people who have ever had a conversation of Famous Hotties with me, would know that I would say, for sure; JOHN CENA!!!! I have loved him for years now!!!

(if you don't know who he is...google him now!) But he wrestles WWE-I know, call it what you will, but I'm still in love!! So when he came to Utah-it was like a dream come true! So yep, me & all of the ghetto-ness from SLC were stoked!!!

WWE RAW @ the E Center!!!

Although I thought of ALL the ways I could meet him-Sadly enough, I didn't attempt ANY of them, does that make me not a true fan? I wouldn't say that...I'm just not pyscho! But leaving the parking lot, this monster semi was parked out front...& this was as close as I got....

JOHN CENA; love of my life!!!

About the middle of June, I moved into a new home, with my girlfriend Jacqui. We have tons of fun, & I think are always laughing at something, or filling the other one in on the latest & greatest drama....

Jacqui.....

Living with Jacqui, you are in for hearing about The Hills, One Tree Hill, & my newest addiction; THE OC..... I blame Jacqui! I do! The day she placed all the seasons next to the dvd player, & asked if I'd want to see the first episode of the first season-DoNe. I was in for it!

I find myself getting an episode or 2, or 3, in before I sleep. Then maybe I can squeeze a whole episode in before I go to work, while I'm getting ready...... & I still have another season left!

Julie, Sandy, Kirsten, Ryan, Summer

Marissa & Seth

A trip to Wendover was also in the events of the SuMMer,

However, it was in a 4-seater tiny plane!!!! So Scary!!!

When I was told to push on the pedals in front of me to make sure the brakes I was "in charge" of worked....I about bailed! Then once in the air, when we did a roller-coaster thing, I about died! I was chlenching to the seat...& would NOT let go!!

But kahootz to the pilot & much gratitude; On the ground... safe & sound!

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL-GAME...TAKE ME OUT TO THE BEE!!!

I absolutely LOVE Bumble the Bee!!! Yes, EVERY time I'm there I'm the only one over the age of 5, RuNNiNg to see the Bee & refusing to leave without a picture! (ok, maybe I'm worse than those little kids)

Kortni & Bumble the Bee

This time in-particular, we sat up top. So I didn't get to "high-five" Bumble when he was on his usual course; buzzing around the outline of the field on his 4-wheeler.

So running-yes running, in the opposite direction of the crowds, we got to Bumble. What we failed to realize was that the line of little kids, was forEVER long & he was signing autographs....Although I was willing to wait, we were getting impatient. So I used the one thing I had on these kids-experience! I just walked up right behind him, hopped over the bench, leaned over by him, & He knew I was there!!!

He leaned over & put his big bee head on my shoulder. So I asked if he'd "smile for the picture?" which look at him...see why this is a dumb question to ask the bee with a permanent smile?!

None the less, he did....& walking away I shouted with glee, "Thanks Bumble...you're the Best!"

& can't live that one down since!!! :)

"My BiG GirL TriP!" to DisneyWorld!!

I flew there cuz I got free tickets to DisneyWorld-thanks bag man who comes to the bank :)

The Magic Kingdom in DisneyWORLD was just like DisneyLAND...I was shocked! But it was fun...& guess who was there.......

MICKEY & MINNIE

(worth the 45 min wait to see em...)

I'm tellin' you people-I love Mascots!!!

Along with the previous trips, I'm a HUGE fan of the weekend trips to the Bear Lake!!!!!!

This year I was fortunate enough to creatively plan & got a week and a half off to play with my family at the lake......

My family is the greatest & funnest(grammer?) & I love them!!!! Lots of laughing, jokes, singing, dancing, picking on dad, bonding time, stories-we just have SO MUCH FUN!

Me & Karli
Me & Kara
Kolette

(apparantly we need to take a pic of us together)

Thanks to Daddy, the captain of the boat-

I made sure to get in LOTS of wakeboarding turns..... and waterskiing turns.....

(you don't always get the best water)

But I'll take what I can get!

And more turns.....

And along with laying out & sitting on the beach, I came with book in hand.....

I love reading these days!

My most favorite trip, included Visiting Virginia & Checkin' Out DC....

We walked across this MoNsTeR bridge...hanging by cables...and a river underneath...

Scary!!!!

This is what you see looking out from the bridge...

how gorgeous!

I hadn't ever been there, & didn't know much at all about it. Luckily, I had the best tour guide ever, he loves history, & he made sure to show me all the sights, & give me interesting facts throught the tour... :) Since then I've researched, & learned TONS.

What amazing places!!!! ..I had no idea..

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Washington Monument behind me

The White House

The Capitol
It was such a fun trip out to Virginia!!!

All A Board.

All the times I've ever flown, I thought it'd be so cool to have to walk out on the red-carpet & board the plane. There wasn't red carpet, but none the less we boarded the plane like this.....

I must have had it written all over my face how cool this was, cuz the luggage men & flight attendant made me hop up on the steps & wave like I was a movie star.....

Tell you what....I think I could handle the Movie-Starr life!!!!

This SuMMeR was truly a great one!!!! I love SuMMeR & I'm sad to see it coming to an end........