30 days to 30

So...here is my plan.

I hope it pans out.

I am getting ready to turn...*cough* 30!

And I think it will be fun and interesting to do something new everyday.

30 days to 30.

I will start the 30th and end on the day of my birth, the 28th.

I have some ideas but I would love to get some ideas from you as well.

I will be updating weekly of the things I did for each day.

I plan on not only making 2011 a year to remember but also the beginning of a new decade for Yours Truly. Holla!!

Here is a picture from my last birthday.

Happy times!

Gratitude Rocks!!!

- The true meaning of Christmas, cheese, a happy text, new beginnings, Boyd K Packer, leaves falling in front of me

I smile has finally emerged

I am so happy to say that I finally

see light at the end of the tunnel.

Gratitude Rocks!!

- patience, friends who are always there to listen, a bathroom to say a quick prayer in, endurance, Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs (he has been a terrific distraction)

Gratitude Rocks!!

Here is a list of the things that, at this time in my life, I am grateful for.

- My Savior Jesus Christ. Let face it, without him, our lives would be lonely. He wants us to be happy. And through our darkest moments he is there to comfort us. Thank you!

- My eternal family. I have without a doubt the ultimate best family. They are always there for me when I need them the most. I can always count on them to make me feel better. Plus, I love that we tease each other, it makes me stronger. Thank you!

- Sincere hugs. There is nothing better in this world then a hug that had's the sincerity behind it. And trust me I can feel the difference. Thank you!

- My job. Working with the best people in the world has been the best distraction a girl could ask for. Thank you!

- A hot shower. I know weird, right? But it's true. I was thinking that this morning when my room was super cold and I needed to get warm. Thank you!

- Sister Elaine L. Jack. I am currently reading her book 'Eye to Eye, Heart to Heart' and it truly is amazing. It is exactly what I need right now and I feel that the book is written directly for me. Thank you!

- A priesthood blessing. I love the power that comes when a priesthood holder comes to my house, places his hands on my head and gives me a blessing of comfort. I cry through the whole thing and am eternally grateful for every word that is spoken. Thank you!

- A box of tissues. Those babies have come in handy. Thank you!

- My space heater at work. My office has disconnected the heat in our building. My desk is granite. Coldstone could seriously open shop here on my desk in the winter and serve ice cream, it is that cold. Thank you!

- Prayer. I heart the fact that anytime, anywhere, I can pray to my Heavenly Father and ask for guidance, love, comfort or express my gratitude. It's such a great blessing in my life having that communication. Thank you!

I heart Thanksgiving! Thank you to everyone and everything in my life. I love you!!!

My Boys

These are "My Boys"

They are roommates.

They are each different.

They are smart.

They are easy-going.

They are genuine.

They make me laugh.

They are simply AMAZING!

Chase, Dave, Yours Truly, Tyson

Chase is one smart cookie. This guy works with computers and knows all about them and their special little tricks. I saw his desktop and it is covered with icons. A little overwhelming for me but he understands it all. He has a photographic memory and can pretty much remember every scripture and talk given in church. He is a talker and can talk and "argue" with you about anything. This guy kissed a random girl at New Year's! (I learned that last night) He teaches me something new each time I see him. He makes me smile.

Dave is my best friend. This guy has never met a stranger. He makes everyone he meets feel comfortable. He is hard working in every aspect of life. He is currently in PT (physical therapy) school and studies ALL the time. Sucks for me but I appreciate his dedication. He has confessed many times though that he just stops studying and reads movie updates, surf the web, watch 'Friends', etc. He would rather be playing with friends and enjoying the good times. He and I are similar in so many ways but are different in so many ways, so being with him is always fun and interesting. I swear this guy wants to be a "gangster." We argue like brother and sister and we do the nuh-uh and yeah-hah all the time. It's quite comical. He makes me smile.

Tyson is the kindest person I have ever met. This guy will give the shirt off his back if needs be. I have never heard one judgement come out of him about anyone since I have known him. He loves everyone and will do anything for you. If you are having a bad day he is the guy you want to be around. He will be that genuine listening ear and will give you the advice that you need but didn't think that you needed. He is so faithful in the gospel. He loves his family so much and is always showing me pictures. He plays the piano and writes his own music. Super talented. He makes me smile.

This picture shows all of our personalities.

Chase - "I don't really care what you think of me"

Dave - "That's right, I'm bad"

Yours Truly - "I'm sweet and sassy."

Tyson - "I'm here, now what?"

I will be sad & happy when these fine gentlemen find their eternal companions.

The girls that snag them will be the 3 luckiest girls.

*disclaimer - I know some of you may want to comment on me and these guys well go ahead. They do not read this as they don't know that I have a blog.

Gratitude Rocks!!!

-CES Firesides, surprise visits, good conversations, being dressed in all white, my hair, being told how much you mean to one person.

Smiling A Lot Lately :)

Life is FAN-TAB-U-LOUS!!

I just wanted to share that.

Yours Truly, Brian, Dave & Courtney

Celebrating at Benihana's for Dave's birthday

Little plug; Benihana's gives you $30 gift card to use during your birthday month!

Holla! I can't wait for January, so sign up.

Speaking of Dave's birthday,

I wanted to give my best friend the best birthday gift.

He and I share a love for the TV show "Friends"

We quote it to each other ALL the time.

So I made a collage of the best quotes,

took a picture of the six cast members

and my dear friend Holly photoshopped our heads into the picture.

I loved it!

He loved it!

It was pure awesomeness!!

Remember me sharing my little joy of creepy crawling things?

We had this cute little guest at work.

I named him "Cheeto" for the time being.

I couldn't get enough of him.

Gratitude Rocks!!!

-Boys making me 2 meals in one day, singing, teaching people how to play a simple card game that they just couldn't grasp (so funny btw), chatting with madre about our weekends.

As Frank Sinatra would sing

"Start spreading the news"

I'm not leaving today however I am..

HAPPY!

That's right, I am so happy right now with how everything is, it's great!

It took me a long time to get to this point and I am thrilled to be in this place.

Just thought you would guys would like to know.

Feel free to share the news, Frank Sinatra style.

Gratitude Rocks! - Faith in Heavenly Father, a good laugh, supportive friends and family. Thank you to all!!!

I am done...

with this HEAT!!!

It is bloody October! It should be at least in the 90s but NO. I still have to endure the triple digits. I love the summers here but I can always tell when I am sick of it. I want to open my windows at night. I want to turn off my A/C and save some money. I want to lay in my backyard and enjoy the cooler weather. Hopefully soon. Real soon before I go more insane. In the hopes of cooler weather here is a weekend I had this summer to escape the heat. I went to Eagar, AZ. A town that I thought I would never love, but at that moment I loved every minute of it. My friend Lindsay has a friend that lives there and he invited her to come play and she invited me and of course I jumped at the opportunity. A chance to wear a sweater, hell ya! Here are pictures from that weekend in July.

We went to the water tower and had to get there by climbing a fence.

I don't do that since the last time I climbed a fence I sliced my hand.

Luckily there was a huge gap between the ground and the fence.

Lindz and I That's right shooting was part of the plan. I hate guns with a passion but every time I shoot one I always hit the target. Impressive? 'Ello Beautiful Country! Crawdads that the family caught. I love holding creeping and crawling things. It's a little twisted joy that I get. Andy, Yours Truly, Lindz

Scary huh?

I think so. But first shot and I slaughtered that glass bottle. Boo Ya!

The Hat!

The only hat that I have ever found that looks somewhat decent on me.

Granted, my hair has to look a certain way, but I love it!

I miss that cool weekend. I want to experience that nice weather on my face here at home. Please come our way soon. Thank you oh so much Weatherman.

Gratitude Rocks!!

-Discovering a French Toast that I actually enjoy eating.

- Finished birthday projects

- Rubbing Nicole's belly

- Conference weekend

- My "a-ha" moment