everybody ALL FOR ONE!

i am so ready for summer listening to the high school musical station on pandora.
speaking of high school musical- i'm attracted to zac efron sometimes and i don't know why. usually only when he's got a character he's playing, which makes me think i only like his character and not him.



even right here though, i'm MORE attracted to leo di caprio.. and look at how gross he looks. mabye i'm thinking too hard but the fact that sometimes i like zac efron and sometimes i don't bothers me.

on another note. i used to like all animals. i wouldn't understand my friends when they would come over and have allergies or get annoyed by all the hair and barking and meowing and tweeting, but i've had a change of heart. to all of my friends that didn't love me enough to put up with the zoo that is my house- I UNDERSTAND. i can honestly say:

i hate cats (kittens are cute for an hour or so)
birds are ok ( but they smell and sqwuak and sometimes sit on your shoulder and tickle your neck)
reptiles aren't cuddly( i don't even need to say anything about this- gross)
i'll never want insects or crayfish ( why are these considered pets?)
rodents are disgusting( i had a heart attack when i thought that my cat was a rat)

the only exception for me is a dog even they get on my nerves. i've been thinking about it because i love dogs, but get annoyed by mine every once in a while. but that's rare, so i've decided that a dog is the only animal i can have. i really do get giddy and want photoshoots whenever i see them. i saw the cutest dachsunds on my run today.




HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE THIS POOCH!??

but a hundred years to a steadfast heart, are but a day

although it's been close to a hundred years ( ok, mabye only a year) since i've written here, it feels like it's only been a day. also, if you didn't catch it, this means i have a steadfast heart. of course, if i believe this then i am banking on the words of malificent, which doesn't bode well for me.

as i was sitting in my warm down comfortor talking with emily this morning i couldn't help but miss the cold snowy death that is "WINTER IN UTAH" !!! Although i don't miss my corolla ice skating down state street, there's something dependable about the fridgid cold. for example:

1. excessive whining ( which i thoroughly enjoy)
2. hot chocolate ( any place, any time is acceptable)
3. an excuse for your friend to share her electric blanket
4. time spent with others in front of a space heater ( if you're wealthy, a fireplace)
5. laughing at people when they fall ( often times, yourself)
6. an excuse for cuddling ( surprisingly, my personal favorite)
7. more time spent with loved ones ( because everyone needs time to relate about wintery death)
8. the ability to stay inside all day and not be deemed "inactive and lazy"
9. building off of number 8.. more time for movies and board games!
10. cuter outfits ( also an excuse to shop for more layers , "I'm so cold i need a new scarf")
11. gives opportunities for cute men to give you their coat ( only happened once to me but once was enough for me)
12. comfort food time.. hoorah!
13. a reason to be thankful for spring.

so, i couldn't make it to twenty because the last seven involve winter sports and activity which, let's face it, i don't enjoy. therefore, they were left out. however, i think this is a pretty good list, and a pretty effective tool for staying positive in the winter time. i specifically enjoy number 7. there is something about winter that makes people want to spend time with others, whether it's just for the sake of whining about the weather, or just to eat food and chat. i think in winter we appreciate the simple things about other seasons, like quality time spent with friends outside in the sun.

all of these things have somehow persuaded my heart to miss the snowy cold, that had been so repulsive to me before. i suppose the lesson is: be thankful for what is there when you have it. also, to hold out for the springy part of your life.. because according to the groundhog it isn't too far away.



america stay positive!



lovelies
elizabeth