Kelsey

It's monday

2012-07-09T19:19:00.003-06:00

ohhhh the joys of Monday!

the AC was broken at work today.
i work in Phoenix, ARIZONA.
It's JULY.
It's currently 111 degrees out
and it's 6PM.
holy Hannah, it's as hot as Africa times TWELVE over here
(i'd rather be IN Africa)
and you know all i've done all day long is complain.
(this is gross but MUST be said:)
it's a good thing i'm wearing black today

i go to Vegas Thursday for work.
i can't wait to see my provo team.
love them, a lot.

i know this my be so 2009 but I can't stop saying adorbs
ew. i know. (and ew. as in cute.)

Did you know I have the prettiest sisters ever? I don't want to brag, but my family is pretty. We're cute. okay?
It's Cara's birthday today!!!! I'm so blessed to have such caring, understanding, and giving sisters.

Happy Birthday 22nd to the happiest. kindest. sweetest. most loving 22 year old out there. LOVE YOU!

Happy Monday!

reason #512 why i LOVE arizona

2012-07-06T15:48:00.002-06:00

fact: i've heard it's illegal to cut these down

#bummer BECAUSE i would love one in my room.

#favoritecatcusoutthere

i ~~love~~ slightly obsessed with workout clothes.
call me craaaaazy. #itsfine
there is a little city in Arizona (not sure if it's really little but the name sounds little)called, Anthem.
they have outlets.
i'm not a HUGE fan of outlets unless it's Nike because of the workout clothes, obviously.
i have never heard of an Under Armor outlet until today.
i haven't been yet, but you better believe i am on my way out the door.
wish me luck! #cannot wait.
maybe it'll be my new favorite outlet?
What's your favorite outlet?!

have a fabulous weekend!

shop til you drop!

Happy Friday!

#Happy4th

2012-07-05T20:28:00.004-06:00

July is my favorite month. Seriously. Actually...next to March #mybirthday and Decemeber #Christmas. and I LOVE October.

Okay, July is my favorite summer month!

#holly #roomies

So I had my first Diamondbacks game experience #joy #iloveAZ #goDBacks

A few I took away from this...
A diamondback is a snake #notokaywiththis #ew

Never park at the very top of a parking garage if attending a holiday event in a large city, or ever #tafficjam

Chase Stadium only has 1 Chase ATM #weird #whyichoosewellsfargo

If you want your twitt to be shown on the big screen have me twitt it :) #mineappearedtwice #@kelseyanne_says

#1reasonilovejuly #DanielHudsoncallmemaybe #baseball

i love july.

i love celebrating independence.

i love celebrating birthdays.

i love fireworks.

i love watermelon.

i love family gatherings.

i love baseball.

i love water.

i love green grass.

i love red. white. and blue.

i love parades.

#johnjay? #roomies

Hope your 4th was fabulous! xoxo

weddings make me happy

2012-06-23T13:39:00.001-06:00

I've learned a few things since I've moved to AZ

1. Weddings make me happy.

Ally got married. We love this. The happiest, most beautiful bride I have ever seen. and let's not forget about Dan, looking sharp as ever. Other than Ryan's blue stripe shirt, the wedding was PER.FECT.

2. Love stories make my heart melt. I'm not sure if it gets any sweeter.

Brandon and Kenzie got married. High School Sweethearts. This has to have been one of my favorite weddings ever.

3. I will have wish lanterns at my someday wedding.

random: I still sing my "abc's" while twisting the stem off my apple...

anyone else...and any luck?!

4. When in an uncomfortable/awkward situation
(which I place myself i constantly and fully aware okay?) I become overly confident...(I can't even share these stories publicly because I am still traumatized over this) ...too soon. TOO. SOON.

5. I love Arizona.and even more than my love for Arizona, I LOVE it when I have visitors.
(thank you mom and cara for visiting!!!)

(I am aware this is a rough pict. let's embrace it. mmk!?) Come back Care-bear! or better yet, move back ;)

life

2012-06-23T13:17:00.002-06:00

As awesome as Utah is, I LOVE Arizona.

my roomies are delightful. seriously. we took a mini vaycay to the happiest place on earth. other than the smells... The roadtrip. company. traffic. and Disneyland made up for it!

Miss Kylie graduated kindergarten. The most adorable graduation I have EVER seen. they sang this song from the lion king and even had actions to it.

omg. thinking about it makes me sick because it was SO cute.

I cannot believe how fast little babies grow. Not seeing these boys, kills meee. I miss them.

These little babes stayed with me a couple weeks ago. I can't wait for them to more even closer to me!

After (what Kylie calls)"Friday Family Movie Night" We went lizard catching and bunny chasing last night.

(any tips on how to actually catch a lizard? Kylie was disappointed and to be honest if we would have even seen one, I could have ran the other way. I find them freaky.)

p.s. yes, that is the Gilbert Temple in the background.

and Yes, this is right up the street from me.

cannot.

wait.

and

SO beautiful.

rumor has it...

2012-04-04T12:10:00.000-06:00

I'm moving to Arizona.

You're probably thinking...

"Kelsey, you've only visited twice!"
"Ummm we know you LOVE the sun BUT summers are literally HOT."
"whose the boy?"
"wtf"
Or most the most common:
"WHY?"

My answer: Why not?!

I'm at a time in my life where I feel like I can do; exciting, sparatic, adventurous or even boring things, if I choose to.

...If truth be told, I hate making decisions unless; I know exactly what I want, and this, this is something I not only want but I need it.

So, here it is:

It all started in July 2006, freshman year of college.
I made some friends who were from "AZ" and they had nothing but absolutely wonderful, delightful things to say about Arizona.

Fast forward a couple years...

2009 Cara Bear decided to go to school in Thatcher, AZ. She had a delightful time and always had an awesome tan (year-round mind you)

2010 Jamie and Conrad decided to go move to Glendale, AZ for Conrad to go to Medical School (where they currently live:))
2011 I graduated in April and set a few goals...a couple of them being: 1 get a job(check) and 2 live at home for a year(check, check!)
2012 March. My first AZ visit was 3 days 2 nights and I already knew I had to live there...so I came back to Utah on Sunday and you better believe Monday morning I was applying for jobs in Mesa.

One week and a half later, my second visit to AZ for a job interview: visit 4 days 3 nights.
The following Tuesday I was offered the job but needed a couple days to think about things, I called the next day to: decline.

Same week: I was given the opportunity to keep my current job AND transfer locations (um blessings?!!) How could I say no? Not possible people!

longest story ever only in a nut shell:

I'm moving to AZ and I couldn't be more excited!!!

Arizona may be deathly hot. In fact, I heard recently that it is against the law to deny anyone water (ex: they come to your house for water, you must give) We don't know if this is true...but let's say it is...UM hello, what in the world happened for them to create this law? a bit freaky, but i'll take it!

I'm sad to leave my little boos, as well as the rents, my sibilings and the bff

But

I am beyond excited to be so close to my little munchkins and Jamie, Conrad and their little bean who is on the way!

So, bring on the heat AZ :) 

two for tea and tea for two

2012-02-22T05:58:00.000-07:00

...
I'm not a huge fan of first dates.
Here are just a couple my concerns before the date even starts.

Time. First dates should be no longer than 3 hours. no questions. some boys don't know this.
The unknown. Surprise dates are cute and thoughtful, but me getting ready for dinner and then actually riding a horse, those are two completely different outfits.
and THEN
AWKWARD moments. {fast forward now}

I am an herbal tea fanatic. For real. I love everything about it.
Saturday, I went on a date and he took me to the Beehive Tea Room.
Did you know there were such places?!
It was the most adorable place ever and not to mention I felt like I was downtown NYC.

So far the date was going great, like so adorable.

After we had tea we went to dinner.
{this is where most of my dates go bad, and this time wasn't any different}

I tend to chat ... ~~Some of the time~~ Most of the time I don't even know what I'm chatting about so at times I tend to say things I don't even know I'm saying.

Let me explain.

I called my date by his ex-bff's name mid-conversation. (and didn't know, which didn't help the situation)

So when he said, "Do you know what you just called me?"
Me: "Adorable?!"
...didn't go over to well.

So, in case you were wondering, #thatawkwardmoment when you call your date by his ex-bff's name, is in fact really awkward.

Single and embracing those awkward moments, life is fabulous!

2012-01-12T21:48:00.004-07:00

My baby sis left me for the Key West.

I don't totally blame her for a number of reasons namely:

I'm in Utah and its winter.

She has been blogging it has made me realize I've missed the blogging world.

Here is a little update of my exciting life.

October

I love Fall but, I'm not a huge Halloween fan. Dance parties. dressing up like a hoe. and chili are not high on my list (although Hokus Pokus gets me everytime)BUT I'll have you know I loved this year.

That is right

{Rock. Paper. Scissors}

November

Thanksgiving was filled with family and friends! Best.Thanks.ever.

{with my favorite little girlies}

December

Brings Memories of: Ice skating. Nephews. Family&Friends. Frantic shopping. Game nights. Baking. And Nienie.

January

Has given me high hopes for a fabulous New Year! I LOVE January. I love setting goals. I love looking at the pass year and I LOVE looking at the future.

Here's to HAPPY 2012 :)
{If you want a happy future, start living happy now}

2012-01-12T10:25:00.000-07:00

I had a much needed hair appt yesterday.

Touch up on the color.

Maybe some chopping.

BUT

When you're offered tickets to the Jazz VS Lakers game...

YOU'VE GOT TO RESCHED.

in case you were wondering

2011-10-19T20:10:00.000-06:00

i've never been one to schedule my week around t.v. shows.
like ever.

okay other than Gossip Girl.

Well and i once was obsessed with Grey's Anatomy.
when i say obsessed...really there is no other word to use to describe well, maybe addicted.
i stopped for a few good reasons namely: my health.
1. i stayed up way to late so...
2. i wasn't sleeping.
3. my social life my have lacked some
and
4. i even started to think about changing my major my senior year of college for very valid reasons...
...my medical terminology and i could diagnose anything from a broken leg to bronchitis! pure talent.

So one day i stopped cold turkey and in the middle of a season too.

Thanks to my bff I now have netflix on my phone.
Do you know what this means?!
My time at the gym lately has consisted of me catching up.
I am one happy gym-go-er.

It's been awhile since i've been to the gym.
When i say a while i mean a long time.
like a month in a half.

SO tell me you secrets.
What keeps you a happy gym-go-er?!

warning: this post might be a little out there

2011-10-05T21:50:00.007-06:00

There are just some things that I will be better at than my future Mr.

You know, when I become a Mrs.

Anyway.

There are just a few things I can think of that shouldn't be a problem but they are valid concerns of mine.

I live in the center of Utah County.

Judge me.

I have found that sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether some guys are straight or not.

... I'm not sure if guys realize that we girls can't tell but i feel like that should be a concern for them. no?

a little bit freaky.

So,

I will have better style.

Style is something that is changeable so it's really not a deal breaker

...i mean unless he is a better dresser than me. I just do not see it working.

I will be better at tennis.

Well, I don't have to be completely better because some competition is completely necessary.

Last and certainly not least:
I will have better hair.

Today on lunch break I waited for a boy to cross the street...His hair was

1. longer than mine (so immediately jealous)

2. He had an awesome natural hair color.

3. beautiful curls.

...Long story short, if he was a girl, I would have lusted after her hair.

I just feel like this is not too much to ask for.

Right?

Stand By Me

2011-10-04T20:45:00.001-06:00

I realize there are some of you out there who are not fans of youtube.

and to be honest, i'm not a huge fan either

But there are some funny, as well as, inspirational things out there.

This summer i made some new friends (crazy, i know) and some nights we watch more youtube then one could handle.

This could be old news but I was introduced to Playing For Change.

Stand By Me.

One of my favorites, what do you think?!
I know you love it.

Happy Tuesday!!!

moving on

2011-10-02T22:52:00.001-06:00

I've deactivate facebook before and I've had many good reasons

but I am always talked into getting it back.

Friday I decided to deactivate it for good and for no super great reason,

other than for me, it's a waste of time.

My thinking was valid and it's not like it was an irrational thing to do.

I mean it's just facebook, right?

...

I thought that maybe

I would get a lot more reading done.

maybe more blog posts?

time doing things that I just "don't" have time for.

...ya right.

So my facebook replacement has been online shopping.

I have issues. This was never in the plan. What is my problem?

pintrest

I truly believe that

we make time for those things in our life that we want in our life.

So, I've made some new goals.

I l.o.v.e. making goals. For real.

Try it.

and remember,

A goal unwritten is merely a wish.

Write it down.

Check it off.

It feels great.

xoxo

lovely

2011-10-01T15:25:00.000-06:00

Have you ever got your hair done and afterwards been like...

omg I should have paid him/her more!!!

Me either...

until YESTERDAY!!!

seriously, you guys don't even understand(or maybe you do?).

I have waited so long to find a replacement and I have finely found her.

I just had to share how happy it makes me.

google+

2011-09-30T13:49:00.000-06:00

I'm slightly annoyed because I'm trying to make a new email account with google...of course. Anyways, everything somewhat professional with my name in it is taken. any suggestions?
...Other than gettings married so I can have a new last name?

Side note. Is everyone a fan of Google+ My only issue so far has been adding everyone in Salt Lake County. whops. Other than that, I'm loving it.

The first weekend in October is my favorite and for many reasons but namely just two.
1. I feel like fall is officially here.
and

2. General Conference.

Happy Friday

break.

2011-09-27T17:55:00.001-06:00

do not judge me... I'm not sure what just happened to my blog...but I have got to figure things out.
maybe, It's been a rough day...actually it hasn't at all. Today I slept in, helped my mom bake cookies and I didn't go into work until noon.

AND on a even happier note...

1. I'm getting my hair done on Thursday.
2. I'm super excited for this Utah Blogger PaR-tee.
3. Summer is still here.
and

4. I played play with my sister all weekend long.

5. Rumor has it: the Iphone5 comes out October 12.

I guess I just wanted to stop by and say hi. I really miss the blogging world. xoxo

obsessed

2011-09-07T19:58:00.000-06:00

My current obsession.

Rose Gold.

So I have been needing this Michael Kors Rose Gold watch for like ions now, it's getting a little ridiculous.

Today as I was pinning, I found my wedding ring.

So future husband, if you are reading this...

Take a look.

Happy Wednesday!!!

Bentley

2011-09-05T13:36:00.000-06:00

I met Bentley Williams.

Love him or hate him...and go ahead and judge me

BUT

I would have let him have me.

He shook my hand and apologized for the show. wtish?

I played the to cool for school card and just shrugged my shoulders.

oh and did I forget to mention we're neighbors?

okay not complete neighbors but he doesn't live far.

lovemylife.

Today I feel: GRATEFUL

2011-09-05T12:31:00.000-06:00

This weekend I was reminded of how blessed I am with such an amazing family and wonderful friends.

I became an aunt again to baby McCoy who is just the most adorable little bean ever.

Congrats Kurty and Jen

They make the most beautiful babies. (I don't think it should be allowed.)

My BFFs came for a minute this weekend.

Yay for Cara&Missy coming down from Logan.

Dan coming from Texas.

Kara, Chicago.

Jessica, Colorado.

Blaine, California.

&Ally thank you for living with me for forever!!

(BTW Ally's b.day is tomorrow.)
She says she's not a birthday diva...but we all have a little bit of it in us.

make sure to give her some love :)

I love every ounce of each one of these people...

We are so cute. It almost makes me sick.

Happy Labor Day!!!

Ms. Bloggers

2011-07-22T22:39:00.007-06:00

As I sit here to update ya'll I literally feel sick because it has been like ~~a month~~ forever.
Some of you (Katie) have threatened to unfollow me. Other's of you have asked me to come back.

And all those haters(katie :))/lovers:

I have truly missed you, so I'm back!

I keep thinking of the song Ms. Jackson by OutKast...

I am aware that it is annoying,

also, i am a freak and for real searched in youtube:

Outkast- Ms. Jackson...blogger style

go ahead laugh at me

and

if you were wondering they don't have one for bloggers
(otherwise I would have posted it and nothing else)

for real:

I'm so sorry its been forever!

BUT if you have been wondering, Here is what I have been up to:

For starts can I just say, July is been the b.e.s.t. month e.v.e.r.?!

I don't want to make anyone jealous b u t : I have my own desk, a phone with my name on it and an extension to reach me at, and a comfy spinning chair. That is right people. I have what some may call, a j.o.b.

Cara came home from college, graduated from EAC and turned 21!!! can I get a whoopwhoop!!
and
Conrad, Jamie and the girls moved home for the month. hollllllllllla!

Having sister's home/being home with family is the b.e.s.t thing ever.

I went back for a visit to my old stomping ground to see my friends.

Rexburg will always have a special place in my heart, and I'm not just saying that.

I went to Park City for a girls weekend with some of my old roomies. We shopped, had many late nights and ate more than necessary. But let's be serious, one of the most fun weekends ever.

Ally came over from NJ to visit. I had just started working so I was boring but I loved having her visit!
and Miss Melissa came over from Texas too! We went to dinner and caught up on probably more than what was needed :)

Cara and I went to Moab. We went rafting and then to the Arches National Park. oh my goodness. For real.
If I lived in China, I would fly to Utah just to see this. It was amazinggg.

Isn't summer wonderful?

Summer has reminded me of some things I am so grateful for like;

family. old friends and new friends. late summer nights. the drive in. snow cones. road trips. yard work. sunshine. trees. weekends. tennis. shade. love. big sunglasses. sandals. fireworks. health. music.

and neon pink nail polish.

Claire, Cara and I have been friend since for real: 3rd grade. cute right?! :)

Seriously, I have zero complaints. Life is good. and I love you all.

Good Life

2011-06-07T15:48:00.000-06:00

This was literally passed to my in church on Sunday.

I just had to share because I thought it was so funny.

Boy wrote{written all in caps of course because that's what boys do. why is that btw?}:

His name and number

(Guy behind you in a black tie looking like David Beckham)

Would you like to join me for dinner?

yes no maybe {check one}

Today my sister wrote on my fb wall and said:

Sis. how is home? i hear you have the life...friends...church...and no job! :)

I have the life.

and

It's a good life.

p.s. love this video and song.

bombdotcom.

Happy Tuesday loves!

xoxo

sunday sun

2011-06-06T00:00:00.000-06:00

Today I didn't have church until three.
My plans were to...sleep in
Get ready for church
and
play the piano.

I woke up at 730 {why? idk} fell back asleep until 9

and then I went outside and read a book for until noon...

results?!

Book almost done. holler.

Time to play the piano

and

sunkissed skin.

best. thing. ever.

Did you know i LOVE Sundays? It's true.

Wardrobe Wednesday: Granola

2011-06-01T21:36:00.001-06:00

I think it is a big possibility that if I didn't enjoy being so girlie I would be completely granola.

for real though.

My mom and I went on a hike in our backyard...

{not completely our real backyard but pretty much...if you're picking up what i'm putting down}

It was beautiful and green and the most perfect weather.

Hiking just might be my new favorite activity for the summer.

Any suggestions of places to hike around Utah?!

{look at the valley. awesome? awesome.}

How was your memorial day? I woke up to snow on the porch...

BBQ inside wasn't what I had pictured but it was still wonderful!

I worked in the yard today with my mom and learned some things about gardening.

As awesome as working in the yard is, I will be hiring my own gardener one day.

There is just so much to gardening, I don't think I will ever be able to get it all down.

happy Wednesday to all!!!

xoxo

Wardrobe Wednesday: feet.

2011-05-25T20:32:00.000-06:00

You would seriously think that I was working full time with the lack of love I have been given my blog lately. Don't worry, it's not true. I mean, I am working temporarily but I am still searching...

{for those of you wondering :)}

My mom came home today!!! Finally :) Being the mom of the house is rough work.

She brought me what I still have yet to take off.

I love them so much I had to make it my wardrobe wednesday. obviously. right?

{shoes: toms, jeggings: Target, anklet: friendship via melissa and ally}

These are my TOMS

I will be wearing them daily.

They are bombdotcom.

You should get some too.

Are you watching American Idol? Ya...TLC performing? No Scrubs? I forgot about those days.

How about Memorial Weekend coming up...um this weekend?!

Summer is here people and it makes me happy.

Today it was 67' and I was h.a.p.p.y.

Smile. Be Happy. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday!!!

xoxo

yup.

2011-05-19T07:53:00.004-06:00

Happy Thursday!!!

Guess what?

I am over here today so go take a look.

Please, Thank You and Have a Wonderful Day!

xoxo