John Clayton Mayer

Once upon a time, I fell in love.
With a little certain someone named John.
It may have been back in 2002 with such great songs as this.


When I couldn't drive and my mother and I would "scream at the top of my lungs" on my way to school.
But ever since then I knew I couldn't leave him behind.
Songs and bands seem to come and go but dear brother john never leaves.
His albums come with more complexity and new sounds every time but yet never cease to amaze me.
I am pretty much never disappointed. (Except for two songs. "Say" and "Who Says" which I'm going to ignore for the rest of my life.)

I've been with John through thick and thin.
Through Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jennifer Anniston and Jessica Simpson.
Through his terrible press and his "racist" remarks. Through his parent's divorce and many new tattoos I've given him the benefit of the doubt.

Lyrics from his new song Shadow Days
"I'm a good man with a good heart, had a tough time, had a rough start,
but I finally learned to let it go. Now I'm right here and I'm right now and I'm open, knowing somehow that my shadow days are over, my shadow days are over now"

I am soooo freaking excited for his new album to come out. John is a changed man and I can't wait to hear what it sounds like. (although i nearly had a heart attack when I realized it was coming out May 22nd and I put my availability for my mission papers on May 6th)

And I'm soooo flippin' EXCITED to go to my third John Mayer concert on May 5th 2012 in LAS VEGAS! Thanks to my wonderful mom who bought me a ticket as my "last dying wish" (aka before I hit the mission field)

So here's a little photo recap of previous John Mayer Excursions

John Mayer SLC August 2010 with my cousins. (only picture do to camera dying)

Jumping for Joy in the SLC Airport on our way to DENVER

Blizzard of March 23rd 2010 in Denver CO

braving the storm to see John Mayer. 

Finally Inside and Ready to Party

So freaking stoked. Bros on left + cousins= family jam

So there it is.

I'm in love with John Clayton Mayer.

Tearin' Up My Heart

Once upon a time I grew up in the 90's.
Where butterfly clips and windbreaker sweat suits was all I wore.
Where I spent my days playing house and pretending to be married to a number of dream boats (Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Aaron or Nick Carter or Jonathan Taylor Thomas to name a few)
I choreographed many a dances to the sickest beats of the day. (Lucky-BSpears, Rollercoaster Ride- B*Witched, Larger than Life-BBoys)

Then one day. I grew up.

or did I?

Although my hair and outfits have changed. My love for Pop has not. I still find myself twitterpated at the newest singles and boy bands. And I'm 21 freaking years old.

I would say I'm embarrassed but I just can't help it.

I've been through it all. How could I let it go?

So here's a few of my favorite videos from the past

and a couple from the future.

That make my heart go boom boom boom. (Xenon reference anyone?)















Is it pathetic that I still know every word?

No- it's impressive.

Here's my new obsession. Even if they're 3 years younger... haha



You can't forget the JOBROS



What is your guilty pleasure/secret?

Saint Valentine

Once upon a time it was Valentine's Day. I had planned the most epic Valentines Day ever. It all seemed too good to be true. I was in MT returning from my Uncle's funeral and nice weekend with my family. The plan was to drive with my mother and brother Aaron to Rexburg to meet up with my other brother Ethan. Then he and his friends and Aaron and I would commence in the BURB (AKA our trusty old Suburban) to SLC to see this great band.



Then I would head back to Provo and resume life as a single girl at BYU.

But then things changed.

We started our adventure at 8 am. We hopped in the car and started our drive we had only driven about an hour and a half away. At first we thought it was the wind pushing against us. But then we heard that chugging noise. And then we lost speed. And then THE BURB died. And of course we don't have smart phones and we're close to an exit but not close enough to modern civilization. haha.

So we called Ethan who called a towing company and then we waited. And waited. And waited. They came from the nearest town an hour away.

Then we got to drive in the cool tow truck with Derek. The tow truck/repair man. For an hour.

He dropped us off at the Taco Time and took the car to get repaired. So we enjoyed some crisp burritos, diet coke and mexi fries. And then had more time to kill. So then we walked four blocks to the Belgrade public library and read magazines and looked through books. And waited. And waited. And waited.

By the time the car was done and we were in it. It was about 4 o clock. The concert started at 7:30 and we were 8 hours from SLC.

So do we drive me back to school? Or do we go back home? Then the thought crossed my mind. I only have class on Wednesday and Thursday. And then it's President's Day Weekend. And I have Monday off. And Monday classes on Tuesday. Which means I have no class for 4 whole days. So do I make my mom drive all the way to UT and back? Or take another week off? And figure out a better way to get home?

So here I am. In Montana.
Watching movies with my siblings and celebrating Valentines in a different way.
Complete with Valentine's Pizza.

With a whole week ahead of me to Relax. Sleep in. (Do Homework) Bake. Finish my mission papers. Be crafty. Go to the gym. And hang out with my mom. Sorry Provo for neglecting you. Sorry class for ditching out on you. But I'll be back. I'm taking my sabbatical.

Farewell Frenzy

Once upon a time, in the land of the ELMS, I lived with the most amazing girl ever.

Her name is Sara Andersen.

Then one day she moved away to Vegas to become a Dental Hygienist and then decided to make the bravest/most courageous/spiritual/amazing decision to serve an LDS mission!

She got called to the Oakland California Temple Visitor Center Spanish Speaking Mission.

Way Cool Right?

So then one day my roommates and I decided to go and support her. So we took a little vaca down to SIN CITY to see her before she left.

What a weekend. It was so wonderful to just be with the girls. To see Sara and her brilliant smile and her amazing personality all ready to go preach the gospel to the people in California!

So here's a little photo documentation of the trip. Thanks to Sara and Amanda and Cassandra. Cause my camera blows. : (

Can't leave without the Wrestler Cups!

Raiding of Mamma Weed's Dress Up Closet

Dinner at BJ's with Kaylee and Clark!

Amanda and I hopped the fence to ride the carousel

Sunday at Church!

'Tis the New Year

So once upon a time I came back to school. Only to learn that I have no class on Mondays or Fridays. So therefore, I work hard 3 days a week and then eat cereal, watch episodes of 30 Rock and How I Met Your Mother (new fave). 

So tonight. As I watch Liz Lemon "lizzing" a combination of laughing and wizzing. I've decided that it's time to recap my wonderful christmas vacation. And dwell on the fact that I wish I was still there. 

But then as I looked through the pictures I took of my vaca. I found only three things. Food, Food and More Food. 

Apparently that's all I did. I found some others but here's what I did/made.

Once Upon A Time... My brother was super cool and got to open for HANA PESTLE. 

It was a pretty fun show.

Anna and I enjoyed some popcorn and freshly brewed root beer. From an actual Brewery!

The Beautiful hana pestle

Anna tapping into her inner hipster.

My family : )

Peppermint Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Once upon a time my friend Schuyler and I decided to cook dinner together. We had a full indian spread!
Coconut Lamb Curry with a Nectarine Mint Chutney. Vegetable Masala. Rice. Naan and Indian Rice Pudding.
Completely made from scratch!

That's my NAAN rising. It was delicious.

I got a little crazy with the gift wrapping for my family. How cute are the stripes and polka dots?!

Once upon a time I made a bunch of things I found on Pinterest. Hence the Santa Hat Brownies.

                                                                       And then the Reindeer Gingerbread Cookies.

These were my own creation. Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream. I love choco+mint!

Another Pinterest find. Hot Cocoa Cookies

Then Christmas came and my sibs and I received these lovely numbers.

gotta love grandma's wall paper.

Complete With BUTT FLAPS!

Then came New Years. We had a lovely dinner party complete with girly movies and ball dropping.

Chicken Pesto Pasta ala Kailey. Bread ala Heidi. Sparkling Juice ala Emily and spinach, pear, feta salad ala me!

I also made German Chocolate Cupcakes to bring in the New Year. mmm. Delicious.

All and All. I'd have to say Christmas Vacation was a blast. Lots of movies. Lots of baking. And spending time with my favorite people!

2012

Well kids. It's that time of year again. You know. The time for the New Year. It's officially 2012. Say What? Crazy eh? Seems like just yesterday when Y2K was happening and Jess and I were painting nails and hoping we didn't die in the year 2000.

Times are a changin'. Which means it's time to do some changing.

So as I sit here in the basement of my home at an ungodly hour in the morning, I've been reflecting on my goals for 2012. It's going to be my year. I can just feel it. Do you ever just feel like that? Something good is going to happen. I don't know what or who or when but it's happening. So here are my thoughts. I figure the best way to reach your goals is to communicate them. So it's getting personal. I'm letting you know my deepest desires for the year 2012. I'm going there. This train is leaving. So if you have some of the same ones. Let's be resolution buddies?!

Goals for 2012

1. Be Great
2. Be Healthy
3. Be Fun
4. Be Responsible
5. Be Spiritual
6. Be Confident
7. Be Smart
8. Be Creative
9. Be Stylish
10. Be loving

How?

-Exercise 3 times a week. Or More!

-Run Half Marathon. 13 miles. Schmirteen Schmiles. 

-Eat Healthy. Only ONE cupcake. or one cookie. etc. More fruits and veggies. No more icky snacks. 

-Throw Parties. Meet new People. Go on Dates.

-Work. Work Hard at School and at Work.

-Be Smart Financially. Don’t go to GAP! Don’t spend foolishly.

-Read Scriptures and Pray Daily. Attend Temple at least once a month.

-Study Hard. Get 3.65 and get SCHOLARSHIP $

-Flirt More. More Dates. Resign from VL Club Presidency and gain BF.

-Blog. Find new recipes. Healthy alternatives. Be Crafty and Creative. 

-Make Plans for Summer. Provo? Billings? Mission? Study Abroad?

-Don’t Die. Prove Mayans Wrong.

-Go to at least 2 Concerts.

-Buy John Mayer’s new CD. (summer!)

-Acquire Great Wardrobe. Via The D.I. and great accessories. Be hot.

Meet Lucy!

Attention everyone!

I would like to introduce the newest member to the Chatsworth North 6 family.

This is Lucy.

Lucy is my new Kitchen Aid Mixer. And my new best friend. 

As some of you may know, my birthday was on Sunday. And what did I get? LUCY!

I mean what more can a girl want?! 

I know some of you are probably thinking that's the last thing you would ask for. 

Or what a waste of money!

Or why didn't she ask for an ipod or clothes? 

Or gift cards?

A mixer? Really?

But let me tell you. She's already been the bestest friend I could ask for! 

She's already made three types of cupcakes, three different cookie recipes, a pie, whipped cream and frostings galore! All in a week and a half!

Most of this is due to the fact that we had a birthday dessert celebration. In which I made the majority of desserts. With the help of Cass. But there's more to post on that fiesta later. With lovely pictures as well!

But for now I'd love you to all gawk at her buttercup yellow beauty. And admire her shiny bowl with a handle. And keep posted for new recipes she and I create!

Sorry this was taken on my phone... Bad quality...