tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1936995226638715172024-03-05T07:05:54.617-08:00the way i see it...liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-46766076580482349782014-04-15T11:16:00.000-07:002014-04-15T11:16:25.356-07:00wedding picturesI've finally posted my wedding pictures on Facebook. Was I married almost 11 months ago? Yes. Did I have time to do it before now? Yes. Why didn't I? That requires more of an explanation.<br />
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I had a wonderful wedding. The weather was perfect, many people were there to support us (although a few loved ones were missing), and my flowers were beautiful. My parents and grandpa and all my siblings were able to attend, as were Tom's parents, some portion of grandparents, and all but one of his siblings. The most important person was there - my dear sweet husband - and we had so much fun eating and talking and dancing with everyone.<br />
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Here's the problem. I hated my pictures. No I didn't hate my photographer. I actually really liked what he did. He is a little unorthodox - he's more like a Nat.Geo photographer but he captured some fun and sweet moments.<br />
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I hated my pictures because every time I looked at the pictures all I could think was "my arm looks huge" "why didn't I lose more weight?" "does my forehead look too big?". My poor husband got to be the recipient of all these comments. Of course he disagreed, and didn't really understand why I hated them so much. But I did. I just sat there looking at the pictures analyzing all the ways I wasn't what I wanted to look like.<br />
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I put the pictures away and didn't look at them again until a few weeks ago. Luckily this time I had a different realization. I still analyzed myself in a similar way. Unfortunately I think a boost in self esteem will come in time. Husband and I are working on it together. But this time as I looked through the pictures I felt joy. I remembered seeing my nephew covered in chocolate from our crepe bar. I remembered that my little niece kept calling me a princess all day. I remembered that I got to dance with my Dad. I remembered the excitement at having my family all together. And that's why I decided to post the pictures. I'm still not as skinny as the girl in the next wedding album you'll see and I may not be as pretty. But I had a wonderful day with the people I love and I decided to post because it's the people that matter. It's not about what I do or don't look like, but the fact that I'm with the people I want to be with and I'm doing what I want to be doing.liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-51852495676674386412013-10-06T19:52:00.001-07:002014-04-10T13:23:06.467-07:00The Family: A Source of Happiness<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: .5in 1.75in 5.25in;">
<span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"> It seems to me that
publicity, both positive and negative, about the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints is increasing every day. On many fronts, church members are
attacked on political views and societal views. Often we are ridiculed for the
“old-fashioned” views we have of marriage and family. It’s sad to watch the
family begin to deteriorate in society. Many children are fatherless, lack the
influence of sober parents, or are raised by people other than their biological
parents. Some of these circumstances come by necessity, but for the most part
they are a personal choice and our current society condones these behaviors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and the gospel principles we believe in teach us
that people are not accountable for that which they do not know and do not
understand. From 2 Nephi chapter 2 we learn, “the Lord God gave unto man that
he should act for himself. … Wherefore, men are free according to the flesh…And
they are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of
all men, or to choose captivity and death, according to the captivity and power
of the devil; for he seeketh that all men might be miserable like unto
himself.” In the same chapter it is explained, “Because he [the devil] had
fallen from heaven, and had become miserable forever, he sought also the misery
of mankind.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
“The Family: A Proclamation to the World” the First Presidency of the church
tell us that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal
destiny of His children. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the church
and its teachings, many also refer to this plan as the Plan of Happiness. If
the family is central to the Plan of Happiness created by our Father in Heaven,
then it is logical to assume that the family is a place where we can receive
the most happiness. I can honestly say that in the presence of my parents,
grandparents, siblings and extended family is where I receive some of my
greatest happiness. I can also honestly say that being with my husband, married
under the authority and power of God, is where I’ve experienced the most
happiness in my life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Following
a logical flow, if the family is where we can receive so much happiness, and
Satan desires and works for the misery of all men, it makes sense that the family
is what he works his hardest to destroy. He convinces some that abortion is
acceptable; he convinces others that spending time with their children is of
little importance, and he can convince some that a family is a foolish thing
and a career is more important. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I
am grateful for the knowledge I have gained of the importance and happiness of
families. For those of you who would like to know more, I suggest you visit
<a href="http://lds.org./">lds.org.</a> For those of you who know the joy the family can bring you, I
encourage you to share this happiness with others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-10350970779836919072012-07-16T04:10:00.000-07:002014-04-10T13:23:06.430-07:00Tokyo is for loversThere's no question about it - I am a city girl.<br />
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I love the views. From our 33rd floor we can see a Buddhist temple, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo bay, Mt. Fuji (on a good day), and the Disneyland fireworks at 8:30. We can watch tennis matches, baseball games, swimming meets and soccer games just by looking down. Plus, rainstorms are way cooler when you're surrounded by clouds and fog.<br />
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It's super clean. I've been here for about 3 months and I've seen garbage on the streets less than 5 times. Seriously - I counted.<br />
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Taking the trains might seem a bit overwhelming, but I grew up with them and it's a million times easier than driving here (especially considering gas prices.)<br />
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Maybe it's just my way of justifying not working out somedays, but we walk so often that I feel like I'm being healthier. On any given day I'll get about 5 miles just walking around town - usually it's more.<br />
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I get to go to Starbucks more often. My sugar/gluten-free lifestyle severely restricts my options on the menu but I've figured things out. There's a Starbucks on almost every corner and since it's so hot I need my Skinny Soy Milk Vanilla Frappucino (hold the whipped cream and syrup). I do, however, feel a little high maintenance when I order in front of my friends. <br />
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Last but definitely not least, it's home. I've lived here since I was five. I may understand the way things work in America but I feel much more comfortable being here. Sure sometimes my Japanese is a little rusty but it all works out.<br />
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Two more full days until I go back to the states. There's a rumour/myth of sorts that says if you see Mt. Fuji 2 weeks within leaving Japan then you'll definitely come back. Seeing as I hiked Mt. Fuji a week ago I'm holding out on the hope that the superstition rings true.liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-61528415613394663622012-05-10T16:19:00.002-07:002014-04-10T13:23:06.474-07:00never againUsually I'm not one to say never, because really anything can happen. But I will absolutely never eat natto again.<br />
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What is natto, you ask? Whale snot.<br />
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Okay, fine it's fermented soy beans, but it kinda looks like whale snot and it sure tastes like what I imagine whale snot would taste like. It's super healthy, and Japanese people can eat it in boatloads. However, I tried it for the first time and really tried to be tough enough to eat my serving. Well I did, but not before grossing my mom out because I gagged so hard at the dinner table. It's ridiculously stringy (like for a couple of feet) and slimy. It leaves an absolutely bitter vomit taste in your mouth. </div>
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The Japanese say that because it's so healthy it contributes to their impressive longevity. Even with my new health kick, there are places I won't go. I guess I inherited my Dad's Osaka tastebuds. </div>
<br />liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-89936817874636685512012-03-13T14:33:00.002-07:002014-04-10T13:23:06.483-07:00two of the finest people I know.<div style="text-align: center;">
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This post is a bit delayed but on Sunday, these two celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. 61 years ago they were married in the Salt Lake City temple - and after only a couple of days my grandpa had to go to Germany to fulfill his duties as a private. </div>
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I didn't take a picture of all of the news articles - but there were about 4. Apparently my grandparents getting married was big news in Springville - although I would argue it was one of the greatest things that ever happened. My grandparents are so full of love for all of their 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, but especially for each other. If you've ever met my grandpa he's probably made you feel like you were the most important person he'd ever met. Well he's just about my favorite person in the world. I barely remember a summer in Utah when I didn't help him in the garden or go down to his house to "play mouse". I've absolutely never felt more loved by anyone else in my entire life. He is my hero. My grandma was definitely smart enough to pick a good man. She is amazing and despite being punched a time or two, served as a faithful lunch lady in Vegas - where she revamped the entire program to include things like peanut butter cookies and other treats. She's an amazing cook. She may not be the same as she used to, but even with her Alzheimer's you can tell she still loves each and every one of us just as much - although she wishes we were much quieter at family gatherings. </div>
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They are great. They deserve much more than a blog post, but seeing as we already had the celebration, and I recently quit my job and now have to save all my pennies, and am on a new diet and have nothing enticing to make them - this will have to suffice. I love them with all my heart and even with their trials I would be ecstatic to be like them one day. Much love Glen and June - you deserve it. </div>
<br />liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-43725527081298112642012-03-06T12:39:00.000-08:002014-04-10T13:23:06.459-07:00doctor's orders.Unfortunately I have been put on a fun new diet - doctor's orders. I secretly hoped he would tell me nothing was wrong, or that I needed to eat more chocolate. Of course not.<br />
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-sugar (white, brown, honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, etc.)<br />
-fruit<br />
-yeast. meaning baked goods like bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, pastries, and muffins.<br />
-anything with gluten. meaning bread and pasta.<br />
-vinegar (except apple cider vinegar), mayo, mustard, pickles, ketchup, BBQ sauce (<-- that's unreasonable), and any commercial salad dressings.<br />
-mushrooms<br />
-peanut butter, peanuts, and pistachios (are you kidding me!? I live off of my peanut butter)<br />
-coffee, black tea, cider, root beer, alcohol - okay this one won't be a challenge at all.<br />
-aged, moldy, and processed cheeses. No blue cheese or cream cheese or mac and cheese.<br />
-processed, dried, smoked, and pickled meats. Not that I'm a big fan of sandwich meats anyways, but I like smoked salmon quite a bit.<br />
-packaged processed, and refined foods. Nothing canned bottled, packaged, boxed, with any chemicals, preservatives or food coloring.<br />
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What a joke. And here are all of the things that I have recently bought that I can no longer eat:<br />
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<br />liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-44798437878012752212012-03-03T16:53:00.000-08:002014-04-10T13:35:15.385-07:00sisterly loveThe other day I lost my lovely zebra earring while trying to run and catch the bus so I could make it to work on time. My oldest sister caught wind of this, and knew that my best friend had recently left on his mission. In her words (although she doesn't know that I've heard this) "she shouldn't lose her earring and her best friend in the same week." I love my new zebra earrings and wore them to work, even though big earrings are technically against dress code.<br />
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So yes, I whine when I lose an earring and I miss my best friend - but my sister is rocking enough to send me brand new zebra earrings from Australia through her house in India because she loves me. She is great. Not that that wasn't already clear to anyone who knows her.liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-32397158707364761402011-12-26T17:08:00.000-08:002014-04-10T13:23:06.446-07:00domo arigatoNot that I'm the most reliable blogger or anything, but I've been lacking on my posting lately - probably because I've been partying it up in J-land.<br />
I've been here for 11 days already, and I don't think my parents realize how difficult it will be to get me back on the plane to Utah. Any good vacation should start out the way ours did - Disneyland.<br />
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Sure it was cold, and sure we didn't understand half of it because it was in Japanese, but we had two baby Tiggers that made it all worth it. </div>
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The day after Disneyland we spent walking around our old neighborhood reminiscing about growing up. I won't bother you with those pictures - since no one really cares but us.<br />
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The highlight of the trip thus far was our next event. We went up to Tohoku prefecture. Doesn't sound cool? Remember in March when an earthquake and tsunami destroyed part of northern Japan? That's where we were, and we got to do service and play with some of the kids affected by the tsunami. It was devastating and heart wrenching, but my appreciation for those people (and the amazing volunteers of the Helping Hands group) jumped a couple levels up.<br />
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Apparently, being the only one without children in my family - I need a little help from Japan's version of Cupid. Yeah, I walked from one love stone to the other with my eyes closed. This means that my wish for love will be granted soon... holler. Yeah right, sorry RM's it's gonna be awhile before I'll consider any rings. </div>
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*Disclaimer: TOMS are not all weather shoes. If you wear them in the snow, not only will your toe bones freeze, but snow sticks on the bottom of them - making it feel like you're ice skating with shoes on. The 600 some odd stairs we encountered were a death zone. If it wasn't for my dad, I would've fallen down each and every one of them when my feet slipped out from under me at the top. Thanks pops. Oh yeah - and Japanese shoe/feet warmers take about an hour to warm up so plan ahead. </div>
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I've never liked the chipmunks and their songs, but having the chipmunks remake LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem? So not okay.<br />
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Santa gives the little kids suckers when they come and see him, so not only do we get to hear the screams of the children that are terrified of santa, but we get to clean the sucker residue off of the floor (not to mention ourselves) at the end of the night.<br />
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Stealing from a children's store, and then trying to resell us the merchandise when you "return it"? That's messed up.<br />
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It seems that we have the only bathroom for 50 stores or so, which means that people like to clog our toilets up with paper towels so it overflows. Luckily there are managers who know how to deal with that kind of thing, because I sure don't.<br />
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and then I come home to my roommates saying things like "when i'm driving a bunch of people, i realize that i could kill all of them."<br />
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but Tokyo in 4 days for Christmas? Saying I'm psyched would be a <i>major</i> understatement.liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-29298091869710205912011-11-28T11:45:00.001-08:002011-11-28T13:14:16.566-08:00welcome to boise, folksTuesday after classes <a href="http://dannyandbrittneywelch.blogspot.com/">Danny, Brittney, Madi</a>, and I packed up the car and drove to Boise (with a short stop in Brigham City to get some Idle Isle - in honor of Dad) to spend the holiday with <a href="http://cobiasuomesta.blogspot.com/">Meagan, Spencer, and Sienna</a>.<br />
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We started off with a great trip to the Boise zoo. Guess what? Boise's zoo was actually worth the seven bucks we paid to get in. They had some awesome monkeys, sweet penguins, and HUGE tigers. But the best part was probably these two girls.<br />
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Then that night we had a GNO (minus the babies) and went to see the new twilight movie - it was overrated in my opinion, but had some decent parts. The best part of this? Meagan made us all some breaking dawn movie packages. </div>
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Type A Blood (cherry soda), Blood Straws (twizzlers), Vampire Diet Food (Beef Jerky), Werewolf Cookies (chocolate fudge cookies), Red Hot Werewolf (cinnamon gum), and Vampirice (chapstick). </div>
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Of course we had a delicious Thanksgiving meal, and yeah it was chicken not turkey because we're all poor college students. </div>
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We finished off our Saturday night by going to the Boise Fry Company where you choose your potato, style of fries, seasoning, and flavored ketchup. It's better than it sounds. If you ever get a chance to go my recommendation is the yam fries, with cinnamon and ginger, and marshmallow sauce. Delicious. </div>
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<br /></div>liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-86554280221175641822011-11-10T15:18:00.000-08:002011-11-10T15:18:00.572-08:00where's my mother?Despite the fact that I spent the majority of yesterday starting and finishing a 300+ page book for English, so I could honestly tell my teacher I read the entire book...<br />
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</div>liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-29776123559506382242011-11-04T12:00:00.000-07:002011-11-04T12:00:38.387-07:00the senselessness of strangersToday after driving home from the grocery store I was stopped at a red light and saw a man in his late twenties or so standing on the corner. He was holding a sign that said lost my job, rent is due. Now usually these people make me feel uncomfortable and I try to ignore them. And even if I do by chance see them, I won't even think about giving them money. Why? Because first, I believe people should work for what they're given, and second because I naturally think that they'll spend it on boos. Nonetheless, I really felt like I should give him something. So as the light turned green I drove forward slowly, unrolled my window, and handed him a dollar bill. Was this stupid? Absolutely. What person in their right mind unrolls their window with their wallet open and someone they don't know standing outside? Well, I guess I do. Sorry Mom and Dad, guess your lesson on stranger danger never stuck.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">Things I’ve been lucky enough, and unfortunate enough, to learn the last two months: <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Gas is way too expensive.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Meet someone new?<b> Check their ring finger first. </b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, you will probably eat them all. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Costco is also too expensive. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Dishes pile up really fast. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you leave your homemade granola in a ziploc bag sitting by your dryer sheets, the homemade granola tastes like dryer sheets.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The taste of dryer sheets burns your mouth. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Skype is a necessary commodity. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">You do actually miss your family. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">People think its funny to doorbell ditch cooked peas on your doorstep.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">People also think it’s funny to fill the stairwell with crumpled up newspaper the day before it rains, making it stink the entire weekend. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Falling asleep in class is embarrassing.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Singles wards are awkward.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Toilets are never as nice as they were back home, they will probably break somehow. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">When your toilet does break, and its 2:45 in the morning you have to call campus police. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Jillian Michaels and Sean T are lifesavers. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Missing the bus sucks. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Going on a date with a returned missionary isn’t as scary as it seems. (Don’t worry Dad I’m not getting married.)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Taking a class at 8 in the morning is a bad idea. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">You can put peanut butter in any jamba juice.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">But probably the most important of all of these, is that it's really hard to make yourself go to class sometimes. <b>GO ANYWAY. </b><o:p></o:p></div><!--EndFragment--><br />
<!--EndFragment-->liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193699522663871517.post-73836683041351103612011-10-19T17:33:00.000-07:002011-10-23T19:19:51.554-07:00well hi, i'm liz :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoIaCosc1oXz34tpeuOurYDPiEfg-qXgwQMgId9HaVP47Wb4vOz_X5UpAVvNT2AQqU0NY_h7Rdzq2EwuNjE1Hf2qgsQEeCRO387XnfEK5b0aTtLpPW-pqYOiKdt358z7jo4fWA6yiTRn-/s1600/249714_10150198765128399_501743398_6968742_1893996_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoIaCosc1oXz34tpeuOurYDPiEfg-qXgwQMgId9HaVP47Wb4vOz_X5UpAVvNT2AQqU0NY_h7Rdzq2EwuNjE1Hf2qgsQEeCRO387XnfEK5b0aTtLpPW-pqYOiKdt358z7jo4fWA6yiTRn-/s320/249714_10150198765128399_501743398_6968742_1893996_n.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">and instead of writing some amazingly clever post about how “I never planned on starting a blog but unfortunately, after some serious blog stalking, here I am” I’m starting out this blog with seven things that you probably didn’t need to know about me or something like that - because I got tagged by <a href="http://thesemeaningfulmoments.blogspot.com/">this cute girl</a>. So here goes …<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">#1 - I have a weird thing for shoes. This doesn’t mean that I own a million pair, although someday I hopefully will. This means that the first thing I judge you on is what is on your feet. I honestly think that someone’s shoes can say <u>a lot</u> about their personality. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">#2 - I went vegetarian for one year, exactly. This was something I did just to prove to myself I could do it. I guess it was kind of a self-discipline thing. Don’t get me wrong I love animals and all, but I love my steak too much to go vegetarian for the rest of my life. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">#3 - My feel good movie – Peter Pan. And although I absolutely adore Disney movies, and their version is great, sadly I’m talking about the 2003 Jeremy Sumpter version of Peter Pan. If I’m upset or <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">feeling blue</span>, this is what I turn to. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">#4 - I like to back into my parking spot. This is partially because I'm terrified of hitting a person or biker when trying to back out, but also because it kind of runs in the family.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">#5 - I have a large birthmark that I used to hate. I would try everything possible to get out of swimming or any other activity where it might be visible. Also, I may or may not have believed my hilarious family when they told me it was from a bear bite. Now I’ve actually come to like my birthmark, just because no one else has one like it. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">#6 - I’m a huge nerd. I read for fun, I like learning new things, and I love knowing random facts that no one else knows. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">#7 - Insanity workouts have become a must-have in my life. My sister-in-law got me hooked on them at the beginning of the summer and I just can’t seem to stop. I still hate the sweating, the shaking muscles, and the soreness the day after, but Sean T is my idol and one day I will look like the stupid Asian girl that does the entire workout and never gets tired. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Since I’m relatively new to this whole blogging thing I don’t have seven people to tag, so <a href="http://sierrakahealani.blogspot.com/">Sierra</a> and <a href="http://kylerd.blogspot.com/">Kyler</a> it's your turn. <o:p></o:p></div>liz :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09134259720386487678noreply@blogger.com2