ME

you've probably seen the "5 things" deal on Instagram. I decided to post 30 things about me that y'all may not know!

1. I love wearing the color black, but not in a "goth" way.
2. I don't have a set "style" of clothing that I wear.
3. I prefer to spend the weekends with my parents than with friends.
4. I love swimming, but have a fear of drowning.
5. I really like being back in school. #nerdalert
6. I hate hair, but am trying to grow my hair out.
7. my family is completely crazy, but I don't know where I would be without them.
8. chocolate covered cinnamon bears are my favorite chocolate treat. (hint, hint;) )
9. I have a journal entry, from when I was 3, that says Pizza and Ice Cream are my favorite foods. annnnd that's still 110% true to this day.
10. my "perfect date" would probably be a movie night, in sweats, watching a movie you've seen before. that way you can still have a small conversation with the person.
11. I love having my brother home from his mission.
12. I paint.
13. I'm a Directioner. and I love everything about One Direction. they're one of my favorite bands right now. (:
14. I don't like cats, but I REALLY want a hairless cat.
15. we were never big into TV shows, but now, we're loving:
     -Person of Interest
     -Elementary
     -Gold Rush
     -Duck Dynasty, among others.
and some of my personal favorites are:
     -Avatar
     -Sherlock
     -Revenge
     -Once Upon A Time
16. I actually love blogging!
17. My dad has become my best friend.
18. I used to hate getting my picture taken. now that I realize you can make funny faces, I don't mind it anymore!
19. I like short hair on guys, but hair on their face. facial hair, allday, anyday.
20. I prefer sleeping in and staying in pajamas all day than going out.
21. I mad crush on Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) and Neville Longbottom (Matt Lewis).
22. I would rather have a nephew than a boyfriend. OH WAIT. I do (:
23. my older sister is my role model. (:
24. I hate feet.
25. I drink water like a fish.
26. I tried to be a vegetarian. I lasted 4months. I LIKE BACON TOO MUCH.
27. I really, really like having my alone time.
28. my younger sister probably gets me better than anyone.
29. I'm super psyched about Psych. (February 27th, baby!)
30. I'm not officially waiting for HIM. I just don't see myself with anyone else, right now.

so, that's me! I'm an open person, so feel free to comment any questions (:

SICKIE

HULLO.
I've been sick, once again, and I know that's not much of an excuse, but I haven't had much motivation to do anything. ESPECIALLY not a blog. *sorrrrryyyyy*. I hope y'all can find it in your hearts to forgive me. 

In the meantime, enjoy this adorable picture of me with the nephew.
PLEASE, stay tuned! (:

CHILDREN

I've had an epiphany in the last 4-6 months that hit me hard on Tuesday.  I was driving my parents to the airport, and we were listening to the radio.  One of the topics that came up was motherhood; specifically that of being a full-time housewife.  According to recent polls, 75% of *working moms would rather divorce their husbands & raise their kids by themselves (all while still working) than quit their jobs and become a housewife. 

Are you kidding me right now?

Here's the thing. a year ago, I might have said the same thing. (Probably not to the extremes of divorce, but you get my drift.)  I wasn't ready to give up my dreams of being successful by having to be a mom. "Having to be"... 
I've been so stupid! You don't "have to be" a mother, you GET TO BE. We get "...a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live." (The Family: A Proclamation to the World)

This is where my sudden insight comes in.  Six months ago, I wanted to wait after I got married to have children. That way, I could work, travel with my hubs, etc.  Now, all I want in life is to be a mother. I WANT to raise children. I WANT to teach them things. I WANT that sacred calling in life.  Nothing could make me happier than being able to wake my cuties up every single day, make them breakfast, and help them with their homework after school. 

I want a family. I am SO happy and SO blessed that I *finally* came to that conclusion on Tuesday. I'm so happy and blessed that I came to that conclusion while I was with MY parents; the two greatest parents in the world.  I am so lucky that I will get to raise my children in the Church. 

If I've said anything to offend, please forgive me. I know that some women out there are working mothers, and that's 110% okay with me. but for ME, I want to be a full-time housekeeping mom.

CUTTING

so. today I had a big surprise coming. AND I WAS SO EXCITED. I don't really know what else to say about this. sooo maybe I'll just post pictures? I think yes.

SCARED YET? I was! I've been nervous and jumpy ALL.STINKIN.DAY. ohmyword. it wasn't a very fun day when all I could think about was ^^ THIS.

obvs. I got my hairs cut, but where???
HAHA. I'll tell you, I stink at surprises.

obvs. I can't edit pictures. #don'tjudge. BUT, I gots me an undercut. a lovely little way to thin out my hair, without losing my long layers. 

HOLLA TO FREEDOM.

TOMORROW

Tomorrow will be a big day. Okay, not really. I'm making this a bigger deal than it is. Let's just say that I'm going to have a surprise tomorrow! SO EXCITED. I've wanted this for a while now (: y'all will just have to tune in tomorrow to see what I have in store!
(do people still say "tune in"? do all y'all youngins even know what it means?? UGH. teenagers these days..)

we're really surprised about tomorrow, obvs.