"You have serious time on your hands."

That's the response you will receive from your sister after sending her this beauty.

"Uhm, I think my tire just fell off..."

Monday's are never good.

We always dread them. 

Only to find out that really, they are just another day

or just how you make them.

Heck, we could start dreading Tuesday's and just because we knew it was Tuesday we would have a bad day. 

Jusss sayin.

Anyways, I am pretty sure I took the trophy for a Bad Monday yesterday.

It started out pretty normal, just working till 4.

All normal stuff at work, ya know.

Nothing bad, nothing amazingly good.

I left work at 4 to head home to grab my sister, Katie, then meet a friend, Kiefer, at coffee. 

Got home.

Left again.

As I am driving my car (sister in passenger seat) my car started making even worse noises than usaul.

{back story: my car always makes weird clunking noises}

but they were worse than ever.

Then as we continued, we hit a bump...and on as i pushed on the gas, I could feel something was up.

the noises got worse.

So, I'm driving, really slowly at this point. . . when. . . 

CRASH, BOOM, BANG, SCRAAAPPPPEEEEE.

*I stopped, thank goodness.*

"I think my tire just fell off."

*looks in side view mirror"

"Yup, it definitely did."

And so, here is my sister and I, stopped in the middle of a busy road, with 3 wheels attatched.

Luckily, my luck was in FULL SWING.

Right as this happened, a nice man stopped his truck and talked to us to make sure we were okay.

Then, literally 30 seconds after this, a cop passed by and stopped to help.

I called my dad, my sister called Kiefer to pick us up, the police man called a tow truck.

Kiefer came.

The tow truck came.

Katie and Kiefer sat in Kiefer's car.

I stood in the 12 degree weather for about an hour.

But, hey, it actually all worked out pretty well.

We had my car towed to my house. . . where it rests.

And nobody was hurt.

Quite a traumatic experience though. . . 

Good thing I took some pictures too, because these are gems. 

Feel free to laugh, I did. 

Bye bye, Priscilla (my car) you were. . . cute. 

wintburrrrr.

Twin Falls is too cold.

And I hate driving in the snow.

the only thing I like about winter are sweaters, boots, and falling snow. 

Tamale Man

Every single week, a middle-age man comes into Bella Couture.

He opens the door with a smile and a swift approach to the desk.

His purpose? 

To sell tamales to the locals.

Yet, never has he asked me to buy any.

It started over the summer when I started working everyday, all day.

He would come in (typically every Wednesday) just to chat.

Ask about my life, ect.

Over the course of his visits, he learned that I will be leaving soon.

And every visit, he asks how many days I have left.

He's always told me that he thinks I am the sweetest girl he has ever met

and that he wishes I would find the perfect guy

and not let the "pigs" get to me first.

But today he came in a different way, slowly and without a smile.

The first thing he asked, "How many days?"

34.

After I said that, I saw his eyes fill with tears, yet he choked them back.

He then proceded to tell me the nicest thing I have ever been told.

He said, "Everywhere I go, I tell people that I have met the sweetest girl in the world. Young lady, you have made such an impact in this world. And nobody could ever do the greatness you are about to do for the world. You have impacted my life so greatly."

I don't know what I did to make this man see me as such an angel, but I am so glad that I have met him.

01.09.2013 

today's the day I cross the most important item off my bucket list; impact a life.

Thank you Tamale Man, although you've never told me your name, you are a great friend.

the past little while.

the past two weeks have been the best time, practically, ever.

 And I want to tell you all about it, 

but I don't want to bore you. 

So, in picture form, the past couple of weeks have been like this. 

to start things off, MY BEST FRIEND CAME HOME!!!!

Christmas Eve. Sister Love.

Christmas Day we went to Les Mis with a ton of fiends.

My other best friend came home, and we played in the snow :)

I had an absolutely amazing night with best friends. Before we went to Chilies Friday, we had a mini photoshoot.

At Chilies we met up with a few other friends and my boyfriend.
Who isn't really my boyfriend.
But I pretend he is.
And that we have been dating for like 7 months.
He's okay with this.
Chase, btw. :)

After Chilies we went to my house and watched Pitch Perfect.
Always Pitch Perfect.

Next adventure was CSI basketball watching with my faves.

After the game, we got in the car and drove to Jack in the Box ( I know, ew)
But I ate my first bite of beef in 4 YEARS!
Big deal.
I felt sick.

And next came New Years Eve.
Which was possible the best night ever.
I spent it with so many people, and I just wish I had taken more pictures.
We went party hopping and saw a ton of old friends.
At midnight, I kissed Kable... because he is my best friend and there is no better person :) 

That about sums up the amazingness of my life.

At least my favorite moments.

Everyday was full, exciting, and fun. 

So blessed with amazing people. 

<3 

left unsaid...

I realized that maybe, okay, definitely, I left some of 2012 out.
And although it is now the 2nd, which apparently isn't as cool as the 1st, I am still going to spill the beans.

Last year was, and will forever be, one of the hardest years of my life. Every body is saying that, I know. But I feel as though you should know why 2012 was the worst year.

It all started about this time one year ago. Things were happening with my friends that caused me many sleepless nights, tears shed, many worries, and deep sorrows. But since that is not my story to tell, I wont.
Throughout the next few months, I was hurt over and over again by friends and first loves. Hurt, but not entirely broken.

Fast forward to graduation time. I was having a really hard time with that. Because, I was afraid of change, I didn't know what I was doing with my life, I wanted to stay in high school forever. Wanted to... just for clarification. Also, one week before graduation my parents were going through a tough time with business things that our family was stressed and worried every day. Annnd, I learned a secret about my father that I will never forget, and that did, even though I deny it, hurt me a little. For him, I won't share that secret.

Summer was different, as everyone was moving, changing, blah blah blah.

Because of the business issues I mentioned earlier, my mom was forced to resign from her job, and open her new business. Which was stressful, insane, but so dang worth it.

Then. Here we go. July 23, 2012, two weeks before the prospective opening date of my mom's new office. The day I found out the most life changing, terrifying news of my life. My mother, my beautiful, healthy, strong mother, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She told us that nothing in 'our family was going to change', she was 'going to be alright', and 'I love you, I love you, I love you.' That day, July 23, 2012 was my worst day. One week later she was taken into surgery. As my family sat in the waiting room, we all looked like the life had been taken straight out of our eyes. After a couple of hours we were told she was out of surgery and we would be able to see her soon. The date of her surgery was August 1, 2012.

Just to start this off, you should know that my mom is the strongest person in the entire world. Four days, yes four days after her surgery, she opened her office. August 6, 2012. Which was scary, insane, exciting, and nerve racking all together.

During the time of all this was my major turning point. When something is sprung upon you that is literally life or death, you realize just how much you have. Just how many people care. And just how much you love your family.

It was at that stage in my life where I stopped to realize the greatness that surrounded my life. But also the time in my life where I got more depressed than anything.

The next and last months of 2012 came and went as I thought about life and it's values every single day. Life is the most precious gift ever given, and if you are reading this, you are so incredibly lucky. At times we all forget the big picture, focus on the bad, and sulk, but we all need to stop. Life. is. great.

2013. That's whats next. And we are all going to take it as it comes and enjoy every moment of it, because you never know what the next day holds.

one million memories.

Even though 2012 was probably the most challenging and hard year yet, it made me 10X stronger. I learned so much about myself, my family, and my friends. I made new relationships, lost some old, and made some ultimately stronger. I spent 2012 with the most amazing people on this planet. I just want to thank each and every person involved for making my life the special story it is. I wouldn't trade my life for any other. 

in 2012 I...

• GRADUATED
• made countless friends
• found myself
• went to my first concert
• started a blog
• ate beef for the first time since 8th grade
• enjoyed life
• took part in 2 stage productions
• got accepted into AmeriCorps
• met new people
• made 100 skype calls
• fell in love
• became happy
• said goodbye
• lost trust/gained trust
• smiled everyday
• had an amazing year
• spent the night in the hospital
• saw Les Mis on stage and in theaters
• got addicted to Pinterest
• took a billion pictures
• loved every second of it

201213

let's do this.

great adventures.

the past week with my best friend has been. . . 

amazing, crazy, fun, wonderful, everything I expected!

Kable and I have done so much together ALREADY and we still have like 3 weeks!

ermahgerd. 

we haven't taken too many pictures, but we have taken a few.

this one however, is my favorite. 

<3

9 DAYSSS

WARNING: THIS IS ALL I AM GOING TO BE ABLE TO BLOG ABOUT FOR THE NEXT MONTH!

prepare yourself for the best news of the entire existence of my life. . . 

but seriously, be ready. . . 

MY BEST FRIEND IS COMING HOME FROM COLLEGE IN LIKE 9 DAYSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that is all.

have a nice day.

carry on. 

<3 

Twin Falls County Fair.

It's fair time here in Twin Falls. Usually I hate the fair and I NEVER go. But this year, I HAD A BLASTY BLAST.

Friday night I went to the rodeo, dressed like a cowgirl. Who knew dressing the part would be so much fun??? Also, if you rope your best friends into it (punny!), you will, indeed, enjoy these lifelong memories!

So, I am actually really afraid of cows and horses... which is why this picture is so awesome. Notice I am NOT even touching it. haha

And then last night (Sunday) I went to a Jake Owen concert at the fair, which, *sniffle* was my first ever concert! I didn't know any of his songs, or even who he was, but I had a fantastic time!

Now time for a really funny story. My friends and I were just standing in the massive crowd of people jammin' to the opening act (Gwen Sebastian) and we notice this couple...who just happened to be inseparable. We are the type of people that like to do things that are typically embarassing to others(but not to us) and take pictures. So, here is the picture of the year. I was simply trying to take a picture mimicking the embrace, but the picture makes it look like I am touching this random strangers butt!!! Priceless, I know. And oh so hilarious! I die every time I look at it!

And so there you have it, if you throw on a cowboy hat and a menacing smile, the county fair can be super fun for those none-ride-riders. :)

Friends.

I know I always talk about how amazing my friends are, but I haven't even said the half of it. If I didn't have the friends I have, I would not be the person I am today. They are the ones who have picked me up when I am down, and I can always count on them. They are the reason growing up is going to be so hard, with college separating us, and all that jazz. I'm just going to take this post to let  them know just how much they mean to me; blog style.

Nick Ridgeway, Kiefer Starks, Jake Packham, Veronica Fustos, Sydney Bergen and Kable Barnhart. Thanks to you 6, I have the most interesting, amazing life. We all have our stories and memories, and I wouldn't trade those for all the money in the world. I wouldn't have ever thought that the past year would have been so great, but thanks to you guys, it was. Having people like you in my life is inadequate to any feeling, ever. I know that I can always count on all of you, and you can always count on me. You all will forever be my best friends, no matter what.

Nick <3

Kiefer <3

Jake <3

Veronica <3

Sydney <3

Kable <3