berries and cream

this little lad reminds me of some old friends of mine.
(i say old because i haven't seen them around in quite awhile. we still good friends though)

isaac
charles
jake

to name a few...

enjoy.




and friend janet showed me this video afterward:

very cool, guys.

have you been to mormon.org?

it is really cool.

 

go check it out. 

 

And while you're there, members of the LDS church can create a profile!

it doesn't take very long.  it's a great way to share your testimony in a non-threatening way for anyone who is interested to read.

today

i created an artist profile on lds.org

i'm planning on entering this contest.


i'm really nervous.  the last time i entered any sort of art contest it was in elementary school.


but this will be really good for me.  even if it doesn't go anywhere, i'm excited to be creating something that reflects my beliefs.

the theme is

make known His wonderful works

beautiful.

can't wait to get started. i've already started brainstorming.

you should do the contest too!  Seriously.  pros and amateurs alike are welcome to join.  which is why i'm even doing it.

good luck!  and if you decide to do it--i'm interested in what you do!  i'll be keeping you all posted.

this semester thus far

i am loving my classes

i feel like i have learned a ton in the short months i've been back


here are a couple preview pics of some artwork.

for this piece we had to feel where the color/lines should go. kinda bizarre.

this one was a distilled landscape drawing.  it's times square in the pouring rain

i have a wonderful professor who pushes me to try new things, and i'm discovering lots about myself and the way i draw/paint/doodle.

i'm loving it.

22 great things about jordz

Happy Birthday Jordz! (2 days late.. sorry) I told you 22 great things about you were coming your way soon.  Here you go! Enjoy :)

1.  He taught me how to tweet.  #ithinkheregretsitnow

2.  He's got a great smile
3.  Jordan is a good friend to anyone and everyone 
4.  He wears sweaters and matches with his friends.  It's cute, really.(thanks bridge for the image)

5.  he teaches me how to be funny with simple rules.(more on that later..)
6.  Jordz does nice things for me without complaining
7.  I like watching basketball games with him.  We both scream at the tellie together.
8.  You can hear his laugh in a crowd.  He has a very unique laugh.  We all love it.
9.  He's only made me cry a few times.  I hope not on purpose..

10. Anna and I call him a best friend.  Don't be jealous. He's best friends with everyone. (see 3)

11.  His last name is great for blog titles.  MakinUVBetter

12.  Jordan can make just about anyone laugh (see 5.)
13.  He keeps me company in Sunday School
14.  I think he's got great style.  He's one of the only boys I know who wears purple.. it looks great on him!
15.  Jordan is smart. He's going places in life (my words.. and my dad's)
16.  Jordan's family is the greatest, also.
17.  Jordz makes any situation fun/funny
18.  He makes ironic observations. Which make people laugh.  (more on that later... see 5)
19.  He isn't afaid to tell me totake a chill pill.  And I appreciate that.
20.  His basketball knowledge is awesome.  He and my bro are like two peas in a pod.
21.  Jordan's also a good coach of many things... mostly basketball.
22.  He can pull off red hair. Just like Ariel.



Oh.  And he is quite the artist.



who, me?

be yourself! {everyone else is already taken.}-not sure who made this statement. but i love it.


yes, that's caution tape in the background. and yes, i have squinty eyes and a scrunchy nose when i smile.

photo taken by jalene. she's incredible.







seriously though. 




sometimes i find myself

a. comparing myself to other girls. (photoshopped or not)
b. saying {thinking} ridiculous statements about myself (see a.)
c. wishing i was more like insert friend's name here. (I have some incredible, beautiful, thoughtful, crafty, creative, awesome friends.) 

catch my drift?


but i have to remember that i'm me and i'm not going to be anyone else any time soon
(or ever)

i can, however, try to be the best me.

and i do try.  every day.

Nelson Mandela is one smart guy.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?Actually who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightening about shrinking so other people won’t feel insecure around you.

We were born to manifest the Glory of God that is within us.

It’s not just in some; it’s in all, everyone.

And as we let our own light shine we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

so.

there you have it.

i guess i'm stuck being me.

and i like it.

read my other reminders on this subject here and here.

some of my faves

meet Seychelles

i.love.them.


they are the most comfortable pump ever. 


and so darling.


i own these:



i wore these for 6+ hours and at the end of the day my feet didn't kill! i swear by this brand.



and i want these in olive.

aagh so cute.