Lessons Learned

So it's been a while...
This post may seem out of date but it is definitely needed.
So my summer adventures included a lot of traveling and with traveling you learn a lot of things. I will take you through eat state visited and include a little take home message with each.

Utah:
So school may get boring in the lonely state of Utah, but I must say, Springtime is beautiful. Not too hot, not too cold. Occasional rainstorms...beautiful. Also, with half the BYU crowd gone you can actually drive the streets and not worry about traffic. Oh and, sorry Utah. Just because you put an IN-N-OUT in St. George does not make you cool. It's just plain wrong.

Nevada:
First place to get a long waited IN-N-OUT burger after months at school(I'm not even counting St. George). Never does a hamburger taste so delicious. Don't plan on wearing any clothes when you step out onto the pavement in Vegas because you're just going to sweat through them all. Driving in a convertible does not block out enough heat.

California:
Glory glory! Driving to the beach in 30 mins has never been so glorious. The only problem is when you get there, good luck finding parking(free parking that is). You can drive to the many beaches located on PCH, but you'll just end up driving home and spending 4th of July in a living room. Concerts in the LA area are much cheaper than any concert in Utah. It might just be worth it to drive 8 hours for a 4 hour concert that's $20 cheaper.

Idaho:
Not only is Rexburg the smallest city to have a college, but they have the most ridiculous rules. No flip flops allowed and you can only wear pants on campus. That's right, no capris, no shorts, no rainbows...kill me. Oh not to mention, they have a curfew of 12pm and if you're late...you gotta serve some time for it. They do have some delicious small town restaurants that should be checked out if you go.

Montana:
Cops in Montana run on a "pay upfront for your punishment" system. Basically you can go 20 over and you aren't likely to get pulled over. So push down that gas pedal till your little heart can't take it anymore, but be ready to pay for your violation.

Washington:
Don't trust your GPS system because you might end up at the Canadian border and 50 miles away from your destination. Surprisingly enough, the Evergreen State is where I got my grade A tan. Don't be fooled by the rainy WA you always hear of...the sun does come out. If you move to WA, invest in a boat because chances are you'll live 20 miles away from one. It's good family bonding.

Canada:
So it's not a state, but I'll count it as one. Canadian boys are creepy. They'll follow you around on your jet ski and loiter feet away as you tear up the lake(over exaggerating). They'll also run you out of the cove if you make too many waves. Just get back at them by leaving them a dead fish on their dock...Honkers.

Georgia:
Make sure you know what gate you are suppose to connect to before you get off the plane and look like an idiot. Try and wear your flyest Roca Wear shirt and Apple Bottom jeans when you land too...you'll fit right in.

Arizona:
It's easy to get lost in the farm areas and smell like fertilizer for the rest of the day. Keep a watchful eye to the sky because AZ has amazing sunsets and neat lightening storms. Don't forget to stop by an IN-N-OUT!

New Jersey:
Tax free on clothes so spend all your time at Lord & Taylor and Nortys. When you're driving in the early mornings and night times, watch the road for deer, they will catch you off guard and give you a heart attack. Check the breaks on your bike before you go sailing down your driveway in a skirt, you just might flip off. The shore is a nice place to visit, but go on Wednesdays or Thursdays or else you'll have to pay to lay on the white sand. Bring some nose plugs to because it smells.

New York:
Don't trust your dad when he says you're going to spend the day in the Hamptons because you're going to end up at an American history site in your best dress. Just because it's the last week of a Broadway production doesn't mean you have to get tickets. Save your money and go see a family friendly show.

NOW YOU KNOW!!!
too long...possible. needed...most definite.

Hello Boys...

For the first time (that I can remember at least) I have made, and completed, a summer reading list.

Lucky for me, being the lonely girl that I am, all of the books have included a leading man that has left me breathless and swooning.

My two personal favorites just happen to have been made into feature films so I can drool all over these boys not only on paper, but over popcorn...

No, I did not cheat and read the abridged version. I, yes I, read all 862 pages (with print the size of your a pin head) worth of "I'll think of that tomorrow" drama.

Not only does Mr. Rhett Butler steal my heart in the book, but Clark Gable was made for the role. I mean just look at him...

...well dressed, well mannered, well off, great father (I could do without the stash). Yes, please.

Secondly,

yes, I gave in. I would like to take this time and apologize to anyone I offended and teased for reading this book. I am hooked. Edward, despite his unhumanly characteristics and too-good-to-be-true manners for a high school aged boy, I would be a vampire any day for him.

Thank goodness to the casting directors of the recent film for giving small part Harry Potter character Cedric Diggory the lead this time. Whenever Mr. Diggory made an entrance, I admit, I squealed like a little girl (in my head).

So I'm throwing out a challenge to writers everywhere to make a character that combines Mr. Butler and Edward into a fabulous novel/movie that I will be the lead actress. I already figured out the hardest part, the title. It will be called...The Life of Jamie Ward.

Hey, a girl can dream...

and then...

To update...

CA to UT:

why did I leave this beautiful beach for this desert?

UT to ID
Provo...no comment

Lava Hot Springs...serene

ID to WA
small town Rexburg

even smaller town Oroville

WA to UT
Lake Goodwin

Spanish Fork Reservoir

next...

UT to AZ

AZ to NJ
NJ to UT

I should just write a book about all the travelings I've done this summer...it'd be shorter

Music, Work, Sleep, Jeans...

Goodness so much has happened...

I saw both of these fine bands at the House of Blues

The Spill Canvas (a personal favorite)

...and Ludo (their merchandise included pillowcases with band members faces on them and toothbrushes)

Been working here...

doing this...

(that's the quilt I just finished too)

and at nights i do this...

...just turn on a movie and I'm out...

Oh and i just bought these...

my first pair of dream True Religion jeans...bought at 60% off original price

Jesus does love me

DH

Saturday I spend my day here...

yes, there is grass in the desert. although the poor golf course was fading to brown. my dad and I drove out to Indio, CA which is close to the refuge of Palm Springs. The temperature was (hold your breath) 120. Yes, that is in ferenheight. Don't worry I did survive, our pool was 90 degrees. To much of my surprise it was quite refreshing. You couldn't stand on the pavement for more than ten seconds or you increase your risk of a third degree burn of the soles of your feet.

My favorite part of going to Palm Springs...

ah...beautiful

Manti

I didn't really give up...

On Monday I went down to the turkey smelling town of Manti, Utah. I traveled down there with my Grandma, her two brothers, Bob and Albert Harmer, and Alberts wife, Pat. I say turkey smelling because just outside of the small town of Manti you can find many turkey farms. I found it very humorous that Pat was so sad that she didn't bring a cooler and dry ice to take a turkey home. I thought we should've just lured one out of the fence and thrown it into the trunk.

Anyway, we went down to see the Miracle Pageant that they do on the temple grounds. It was a great production.

If anyone is looking for a laughter filled night making you want to be older...these are the kids to hang out with.

deepest regrets...

I give up...

I know I only lasted two posts, but I can't do it. I can't take the pressure of being so entertaining via blogsite. I'm just a boring college student...don't count on me for your comic relief during boring days at work. Check out The Soups webpage...now that's real comedy.

In all honesty, I just don't have anything interesting to write.

Jesus loves you...it's true...
(as seen on TV...no jokes)

(on a hot summer day you can get a side order of Jesus's love)