Yelyah's Corner...The random of all random

HYPNOSIS ANYONE?

2011-03-21T21:30:00.000-07:00

I remember a couple of years ago I attended a work Christmas party, with my good friend Rob. While we were there they had a hypnotist come and amaze the audience. Now at that time, I wasn't sure if I could be hypnotized or not, but while the show was going on I kept falling into a deep sleep at the dinner table, followed by a nudge from my date. I found out right there and then that I get hypnotized very easy.

I have met quite a few people who are a little scared of hypnosis, or think it's strange, or against religious beliefs--I have no problem with this, but before you jump to conclusions, I want to share why I love hypnosis.

Back in December I started my hypnosis journey, and now I am addicted. I started with a simple search on YouTube and typed in "hypnosis for weight loss"--I plugged in my ear buds to my computer, laid on my bed, and went into complete bliss. I am proud to say that since December I have lost 15 pounds, and it's 100% due to hypnosis. I usually do the hypnosis programs once a day, and my favorite was a site called www.hypnobusters.com They help with anything from weight loss, nail biting, depression, fear of spiders, and anxiety. Also the guy on hypnobusters has a calming accent--maybe Irish--not sure.

The hypnosis I have been using is filled with powerful positive messages, and I figure we have enough people out there telling us how horrible we are, that it's about time we start loving ourselves and hearing only positive things.

Anyhow I would suggest hypnosis to anyone. I swear it's completely safe in your own home, and it's my favorite meditation/relaxation method. Happy Trails!

The Healing Power of Water

2011-03-17T22:43:00.000-07:00

The human body is made up of over 75% of water, and some of our bodies tissues are made up of over 95% of water. So today you guessed it you are going to hear about how to comfort your body using what it loves most--water.

Now I don't know about most of you, but I live in a world of stress. My day starts early in the morning, I work a 40 hour work week, followed by daily guitar students, full time school, band, gym, family, and it usually ends with a late night with my best friend and love of my life Henri. Now even though I am stretched out thin, I really feel I am usually on my A game--and today I want to share my secret--WATER! I want to share my health secrets that involve this five letter word (five is my lucky number). Now I am going to give you all very strange advice, but I want you to try it at your own risk, and tell me if it has helped you at all.

Okay here is my advice:

At least once a day take a 20 second to 10 minute cold shower. Now you may think this sounds odd, but I want to tell you why it works.

taking cold showers helps with the following:

Improves circulation
Helps with depression- has anti-depressant effect on mood
Keeps skin and hair healthy
Strengthens immunity system
Increases fertility
Increases energy and well being
Cleanses mind and body from negative emotions that are yours, or you have picked up from others.
Anti-aging secret to keep skin tight, elastic, and vibrant
Wakes you up in the morning
You will save money on your energy bill
Flushes toxins from your skin

So try it out, and report back your experiences.

MY FIRST BUISNESS DINNER!

2010-12-30T18:55:00.000-08:00

So I am pleased to announce that I am having my first business dinner ever next Tuesday. I had a custom guitar shop call me this week, wondering if I would be interested in being the sole guitar teacher for their store. They also want me to help them get open mic's started in their store, and to help promote local musicians.
This company makes guitars, so I asked them if they could teach me how to make guitars, and they told me that if I was to join their team, then of course! So if everything works out I might have to make a custom guitar for myself. This company has tons of guitars with their most expensive guitar costing $100,000.00. Anyhow I am excited.
I also got two new guitar students today, so I am excited to share my love of guitars with some more folks!

CHRISTMAS 2010

2010-12-29T21:52:00.000-08:00

Christmas was so fabulous! Thought I would share some pictures! Brad and Cute baby Sawyer!
Tommy and his new coat!

Hen and Hay!

Zoe the great!

Sisters...and Heber

We both gave each other Twister!

Henri in his new powdered wig!

After midnight mass--what a magical evening!

GUITAR LESSONS FOR ALL!

2010-12-27T22:43:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

I have had quite a number of people ask me about guitar lessons lately, so I thought I would share my new deals with everyone. I have students from ages 5-65, and have taught huge family groups. If you have any questions email me at yelyahswah@hotmail.com.

Learn the basics package: Come learn the basics of your guitar to either swoon someone you love, or just be able to play around the campfire. Six-60 minute lessons for only $100.00.

The New Years Resolution Package:
Full year/ 30 minute lesson once a week: $600 ($180 savings).
Half year/ 30 minute lesson once a week: $300 ($90 savings).

Group Packages: Rock out and learn guitar with your friends or family for not half an hour, but a whole hour.
1 hour lesson for 2-4 people $13.00 per person
1 hour lesson for 5-6 people $10.00 per person
1 hour lesson for 7-10 people $7.00 per person

Tiny Tots Music Class (ages 5-8) Saturday only from 9-10 am: Teaches and introduces kids to guitar and begining music theory through fun games, and activities. Limited room available.

$50.00 per month

Take it at your own pace: Here are my current rates with no packages involved
$15.00 per 30 minute lesson
$17.00 per 45 minute lesson
$20.00 per 60 minute lesson

THE CHRISTMAS STICKS DISGUISED AS A CHRISTMAS TREE

2010-12-07T23:34:00.000-08:00

So I have been extremely busy lately. I am drowning in business classes, homework, finals, and work. Henri has also been finishing up his semester in college, but playing the opposite roll of proffessor--and has also been super busy grading papers. Anyhow this is my failed attempt at a Christmas tree. It isn't even a Christmas tree, it's a Pier 1 ceramic vase with a bunch of sticks in it. Anyhow it's kind of like a Charlie Brown Christmas tree, but I even put an angel on top. Merry Christmas everyone!

This is an angel ornament that a cute little deaf girl gave me.

OH CHRISTMAS TREE!

2010-12-03T00:03:00.000-08:00

So this weekend Henri and I are planning to decorate a real christmas tree. Thats right folks a 100% real pine tree that we will probably buy at a lot. The question however, is how should we decorate the tree?

Henri really wants red balled ornaments, to remind him of his childhood, and I have this super sassy tree skirt that I got on clearance at Pier 1 a couple of years ago that I have never used. Other than that here are our ideas

Hayley's idea- We should make a napolean tree for Henri (Henri loves Napolean Bonaparte! He's 100 % history).

Henri's idea- We should make a country/bluegrass tree for Hayley (100% cowgirl without the animals, farm, or wranglers).
We might just end up with a tree with red balls, a sting of popcorn, and a cute skirt, but stay tuned for pictures.

SIX GREAT MONTHS--5/23/2010-11/23/2010

2010-11-23T23:10:00.001-08:00

I have been dating Henri for exactly six months, and it has been so much fun. He is a history professor, and is probably the smartest guy I know. His family is french, so he has been teaching me a little bit of the language, and I hope to go to France very soon. Anyhow we love playing chess, and we play everytime we see each other, and he always wins. He is amazing pretty much and I am such a lucky girl! Our first family picture with our pretend "baby Robert"
Waterfall in PG

Before our muffin fight

after our muffin fight!

Henri loves Halloween, and loves seeing me scream during scary movies, and haunted houses. Octoberfest--Henri loves dressing up!

As do I!

Ryan Shupe and the Rubberbands concert

the Cougar and Bonaparte

Ice blocking

WilleyWonka and the Chocolate Factory.

I LOVE PIER 1 IMPORTS

2010-05-31T21:44:00.000-07:00

I got this cute little bird for only $8.88
I got this "Cheers" sign for $9.00

Revenge for Mr. Chris!

2010-04-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

So last Saturday my teacher announced to the class that single people and people without kids should never blog. Well I decided to prove him wrong, and show all my anonymous readers who leave me comments about investing in stock, why I have reason to blog! Welcome to the fabulous life of Hayley!

So as you can see I love music! I currently am taking saxaphone lessons, and I have been teaching guitar quite a bit. I am still in a bluegrass band, and we have been recording non stop! Here is to the music lovers...my life is dedicated to you! So I recently bought my first pair of skinny jeans, and even though they make me look far from skinny...I love that I can sport all my cute boots with them...oh well here's to embracing your thighs :)!

So Lyndi and I recently went to Disneyland over UVU's spring break, and let me tell you we had a blast. All I can say is my trip boyfriend was Bob Dylan, and Lyndi's was Cat Stevens! :) Lyndi thanks for being so awesome!

So I have had a blast painting my piano cherry red....bold yes, but I adore my new piano! Whats my inspiration...Elton John's cherry red piano!

I got way too much candy for Easter--making me embrace those skinny jean thighs even more!

Rock climbing is quickly turning into my 1st love! When I go I seriously am on cloud 9 for like 3 days! I love the feeling of being able to get through challenges!

This is a really good looking that I have dated quite a bit!

Heber got married! Woo hoo! Notice it takes 2 brothers to lift my thighs!!! Ha ha! I think I am funny!

YEAR 2010

2010-01-11T20:58:00.000-08:00

So I haven't blogged about my life in ages, so I thought I would get down to business. I think it would be kind of fun to write about my adventures of this year, so hopefully I can share some fun times I have had.

Anyhow so here is 2010 so far

#1- I had the best New Years Eve ever as Miss 2010!
#2- Went to an awesome mocktail party, and had a couple of cute guys get my number
#3- Went on a crazy ice skating date, and will always have fond memories of big mouth frogs!
#4- Started another Semester of School! My classes are a lot harder this semester, but hopefully I can get all A's again!
#5- Bittersweet Bluegrass named me the band secretary, and PR girl! Kind of excited. We also recorded last Saturday with the same guy who first recorded Maroon 5.....Did I mention 5 is my lucky number?
#6- Went to Soldier Hollow with one of my old roommates/BFF, and 2 cute guys!
#7- I learned the Rumba and the Bolero- gotta love Ballroom dancing
#8- I went to a really awesome Crepe party, where I learned the tango, and had a frozen strawberry crepe.
#9- I sold my love sack, and with the money I get I am going to buy me a new dresser :)
#10- I got in trouble at school for fidgeting with my cell phone while learning about the zygomatic arch.
#11- I totally got a new bedding for my room, and I love it!
#12- My little brother Brad moved to Logan...sad day
#13-The Bachelor, and Biggest Loser started
#14- I got some cute anonymous Gerber daisies left at my door
#15- I had a big mac for the first time in forever, and vowed I would never make that mistake again!
#16- I bought the coolest hand soap dispenser ever for my kitchen!
#17 - I went to lunch with my Dad to sizzler!
#18- I started going back to the gym
#19- started scrap booking again
#20- I spent $500 on books
#21- My Brother-in-law put a new battery in my car!
#22- Dr. Frazier took us all out to Mimi's for breakfast!
#23- Dr. Kimball actually laughed at a joke I made today!
#24- My guitar student Megan taught me Fireflies by owl city on guitar!
#25- My new favorite album is Miranda Lambert's Revolution- Seriously listen to it all the time!
#26- Bought a cute Rachel Ray orange garbage bowl

Anyhow that's what I have been up to! :)

TWO LITTLE STINKERS!

2009-11-29T22:15:00.000-08:00

I thought these pics were so dang funny of my niece and nephew that I had to steal them off my Brother-in-laws facebook page. This is Tommy and Zoe the cutest kids in the whole world! :)

SWINE FLU!

2009-10-26T23:52:00.000-07:00

Another tragic case of swine flu...and we're pretty sure we know where he got it!

NOT SO THRIFTY!

2009-09-29T22:14:00.000-07:00

So I put a lot of money down on this fabulous condo today! :) I should close before November 1st. Wowzers! I am a little nervous..but oh so excited to decorate!

But this week I did cut my own bangs, went out to dinner and only got an a-la-carte item, found a cheaper auto insurance company, and I have not been talking on the phone because I only have 45 minutes to last me until October 8th...BOO!

So even though I spent a great deal of money today...I am making up for it in other ways! Here's to living life on a budget!

BYU FOOTBALL

2009-09-27T08:42:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I went to my very 1st BYU game with some friends. It was a blast and a half, and was such a fun game to watch!

SUPRISE FROM MTN

2009-09-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

This week has been kind of a crazy week, because I am making some crazy decisions in my life! I made an offer on a condo this week, and I am getting a steal of a deal! It's 3 minutes from school, and it's something that I believe will be a great investment.

Right now it's such a buyers market, and I am way excited to keep this condo as an investment property. The location is so awesome, and I will qualify for the $8,000 tax credit...woo hoo! Not only that, but interest rates are unreal right now, so it's a fantastic situation.

Anyhow just thought I would share my crazy news! I am signing papers probably today! I am way nervous, but I think in the long run it will be a lot of fun!

BITTERSWEET BLUEGRASS

2009-09-24T18:41:00.001-07:00

So I totally took these off Ang's website, but I wanted to show off our little photo shoot. Angela is such a great friend and an amazing photographer. We had a ton of fun!

We are Bittersweet Bluegrass, and pretty much we're the most auspicious all women bluegrass band in Utah. The band has been together for about 3 years, and I have been a member for about 6 months.

Anyhow so if anyone needs a band to play at anything let us know. We love doing ward dinners, family parties, old people functions, sweet 16 parties....pretty much we are here to entertain you! We are working on recording an album, and were starting working on Christmas music with Diane on banjo....he he...band joke! Anyhow send a yeehaw my way if you want to see some great stuff!

DAY 91 MTN

2009-09-24T00:07:00.000-07:00

Wowzers everyone! This whole experience is changing my life for good, and today was an incredible financial day! Well here's what is going on... I swear I believe in the Secret!

Tonight I had a performance with my band, and after it was over I decided I wanted some new clothes...or at least I wanted to remember how it felt to look at new clothes. I walked around the mall with a big frown on my face, and an hour later I left the Mall empty handed.

When I got home my roommate informed me she was taking some clothes (4 bags to be exact) to the D.I., and since we are the exact same size except her legs are even longer than mine I asked her if I could look through her piles. Well after going through the heaping piles I am now the new owner of 7 new pairs of work khakis that are in great condition, 2 new skirts, 20 new shirts, and 3 new belts....woo hoo!

I also found the best website to buy tickets....WWW.Onlineseats.com...here's what I bought.

#1-) 2 tickets to the pre-season Jazz vs Denver Nugget game @ 3 per ticket- also got a discount on shipping.
#2-) 6 tickets to the BYU football game on Saturday for $4.00 per ticket - got free shipping.

Also it sent me a coupon for $35.00 to go towards a future tickets I buy....I love onlineseats.com!

DAY 93 OF MTN

2009-09-21T22:02:00.001-07:00

Hello fellow savers!

The last couple of days have been pretty great as far as saving money is concerned. Today a couple of great things happened...

#1- I got a new guitar student, and he is fantastic. I love getting new students, and I love the fact that when he left he told me how excited he was. He has a gorgeous classical bright red guitar, and it seriously makes me want to go buy one...too bad i'm on a budget! Anyhow I am super excited to teach a guy my age, and super excited for the extra money that I can slip into savings.

#2- My friend Tifani called and said she wanted to give me a massage. My shoulders have been in hunch mode, so I thought it would be totally worth the money. Anyhow she surprised me with a belated birthday present of a free massage, and a $25 gift card to Pier 1! What a sweetheart! If anyone is looking for a way cheap massage she charges $30 per hour...which is practically unheard of. Hit me up and I will get you her number. Pretty much she is amazing! This is a Thrifty Nickel's favorite!

Anyhow I hope everyone is being super thrifty and saving more than their nickel's!

MISS THRIFTY NICKLE DAY 98

2009-09-16T21:05:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Miss Thrifty Nickle!

Today I have been thinking about a huge lesson in life: Finding joy in the simple things! We live in a world today where people think to have fun or enjoy life you have to spend money. I must say that this is a FALSE belief! I think this is such an attractive quality to find joy in the simple things!

"The greatest things in life aren't things"- quote by another thrifty nickle

This week my Brother asked me if I wanted to go on a double date with him, and if I could set him up. I told him sure, and we started planning. Since I am on a budget, planning a Friday night date makes you take out your creative jeans and put them on.. I started looking for all the free things to do in Utah. We came to a conclusion that we will be having a picnic and painting beautiful watercolor pictures in a SLC park, and then going to see the Joseph Smith movie at Temple Square!

Does anyone out there have any other cheap date ideas?

Anyhow as far as money goes today it hasn't been that bad. I finally went grocery shopping, so I can maybe avoid 7-11 runs and eat breakfast before I go to work. I also transfered $150 more into savings, and I have $130 worth of guitar checks from today to take to the bank tomorrow!

Anyhow here's to the simple things in life!

MISS THRIFTY NICKLE DAY 99

2009-09-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

I must admit I am a huge fan of a hardy breakfast, and every morning I usually eat like a hungry Queen. This morning I realized that I was out of every kind of breakfast food imaginable, and before my 8 AM class that I needed to run to the Wal-Mart. While I was there I was looking at my options. Usually when I buy food in the morning it consists of a beloved Naked Juice. Well today I was looking at the $3.49 price on the Naked Juices, and decided I needed a cheaper option. I noticed some Acai Berry juice that was only $1.50…that’s $2.00 in savings! I also noticed that this juice helps hair, nails, and skin….PERFECT…I’LL GET IT! I also bought a case of water for my food storage for $3.50( which is okay considering it was the most popular Dasani), Clorox wipes that were on sale, Purex laundry soap- not on sale but definitely on the cheaper end of laundry soaps, some granola, and 4 nectarines that cost less than a buck.

On my way to school I drank the Acai berry juice, and it was nice and thick just like my first love-Naked juice…so yummy- good purchase. Anyhow so I go to class, and after all was said and done I went to the ladies room. While in there I noticed that I had an Acai berry mustache….too funny, but so embarrassing. I just sat through an entire Music Education class with a purple handlebar framing the sides of my red lips, and no one even told me that my $1.50 purchase would last longer than necessary.

At work we did walk over to 7-11, but instead of getting my usual expensive bag of nuts, jerky, and protein bars- I got steamed milk. I know I should have not gone (oops), but I did spend only $1.37 compared to my usual $5-6 purchases. Maybe one day I will get out of my bad habit of my morning excursions to 7-11.

Anyhow on a better note I had one of my guitar student’s call and ask me if I am taking more students, in which I said YES I AM! Even though I am one of the busiest people I know, and I don’t know where I am going to squeeze him in I think that little extra income will boost my savings, and help out with project Miss Thrifty Nickle even more.

While thinking of ways to save money today I decided that I would lower my phone minutes, and change from the 900 minute plan to the 450 minute plan. This shouldn't’t be a problem considering most of the time I am in school, work, and band or teaching guitar, but this will cut my phone bill in half and save me about $480 a year- not a bad deal! So if you don’t have a Verizon plan please call me after 9 pm (I’m always up), or on the weekends! But to all my friendly Verizon friends feel free to call me anytime due to the free Verizon to Verizon minutes.

As you can probably tell this budget thing is a little harder than planned, and pretty much I have no idea what I am doing! Yesterday I had visions of shopping for beautiful things from Pier 1 run through my mind….but don’t worry instead of running to the store- I actually just hit pavement and went running! It’s FREE!

DAY 100 of MISS THRIFTY NICKLE

2009-09-14T18:38:00.000-07:00

So today I made the following financial decisions:

#1-) I bought some low fat cottage cheese that was on sale
#2-) I bought an apple that was the cheapest in the store.
#3-) I transfered $400 to savings.
#4-) I bought a v8 at 7-11....not a good decision!
#5-) I went out to dinner with Cassidy to Zupas....again not the best decision.

So I'm not off to the greatest start, but maybe tomorrow will be better!

PROJECT MISS THRIFTY NICKLE!

2009-09-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

So I have been noticing lately that I buy whatever I want, and I don't think twice about it. I think I have tried budgeting before, but then I get a call from friends saying they are going to Lagoon, or a fun night out...and the budget goes out the window.

Well I have decided for 100 days starting tomorrow I am going to be Miss Thrifty Nickle, and blog about my adventures of living on a budget! woo hoo! Here are some things I will be doing!

#1- I will not buy any new clothes....heck I have enough!
#2- I will not go out to the expensive movies any more...more like Movies 8!
#3- I will use coupons
#4- I will take my smart sister Wynter's advice and shop at the Sunflower Market and take advantage of their low prices on meat, and produce.
#5- I took out my hair extentions...to avoid the pricey upkeep costs....they might be back in in 100 days!
#6- I won't go out to eat, but strive to cook meals that will have leftovers!

Anyhow this isproject Miss Thrifty Nickle! If anyone has any ideas let me know! If anyone knows good places to get coupons le tme know! Its going to be a long 100 days! Anyhow let's see how much I can save in 100 days!

STILL DOING THE SAME THINGS!

2009-09-08T23:38:00.000-07:00

Well I haven't blogged for ages so heres what is going on in my so called life:

#1-) Work- I am still coding for the clinic....woot woot!

#2-) Guitar- I am still teaching...love it!

#3-) UVU- I am still going to school studying music education

#4-) Bittersweet- Still the lead guitarist for bittersweet bluegrass.

#5-) Boys- Yep still single!

#6-) Church- Still a strong memeber of the Church of Jesus Christ!

#7-) Provo- still live here.

#8-) White-Summer has come to an end and I am still white!

#9-) Mustang- Still driving my 2003 Mustang.

#10-)Yelyah's Corner- still blogging from time to time!

THE GREATEST WEEKEND EVER!

2009-06-08T23:09:00.000-07:00

SUPER SIBLINGS!

2009-06-01T00:59:00.000-07:00

Can I just tell everyone that I have the best siblings in the world!!!!

Wynter and T.J.- Tonight I thought I was having car problems because my interior lights wouldn't go off...Wynter and T.J. came to the rescue, and told me that I just needed to turn off my lights...I am so stupid, but my car is okay! Wynter and TJ are such a great parents and have always been there for me!

Heber- It has been so much fun having Heber home. He seriously is one of my top 3 best friends, and someone that I love to pieces. I was struggling with being overloaded with work this week, and I asked him for a blessing to help me accomplish everything for end of month. He gave me a blessing, and as he was giving it, he started crying which made me started to cry. After all was said and done he told me that he felt so privileged to be my Brother, and that he loved me so much. Words can't describe how much I love this kid!

Brad- I like to call Brad my magnet Brother. Whenever I come home he is like a magnet that sticks to his Sister the fridge! I love that he is a musician and writes music. He is so talented, and I am so jealous of his songwriting abilities! I feel so close to him and I feel that he would do anything for me. Tonight when I had car problems he came out to look at my car, and though he never did figure it out...he was there with his flashlight trying to help me with the problem!

James- Tonight I took this 16 year old out driving, and I am so glad he didn't wreck my car! But it was so much fun seeing him slam on the breaks at every stop sign, and hit all the imaginary parked cars in the Church parking lot. James is my hug-a-bunch brother....He is always the peacemaker, and always makes funny jokes! He also sings like an angel...more than the rest of us can say!

Hayden- Hayden is my teasing brother,,.If you want to be teased stand by this 14 year old! Hayden is awesome! He is Mr. Confident, but usually will cuddle with me during movies! I love it! On Friday at Brad's graduation, Hayden was trying to teach me how to play Donkey Kong on Nintendo DS...I never won a level, but he was so patient with trying to teach me!

Anyhow I love my Siblings so much! I don't know how I was so blessed to have them all! We are quite a bunch, but I love how we all laugh at each others jokes when no one else would get them.

WHO DO YOU THINK IS OLDER?

2009-05-18T23:03:00.000-07:00

Melinda Wells and I were both born on August 5th, 1982! How cool is that! Just wanted to give a shout out to my soul sister...Shes amazing!

HIKE THE Y!

2009-05-17T23:05:00.001-07:00

I have hiked the Y twice in the last week, and have come to a couple of conclusions....

#1-) Someday when I have kids, I don't think I will hike the Y. I can bearly get myself up there, let alone carry a 17 pound baby. Trust me lots of babies were on this hike, and I just kept thinking how tired the parents must be!

#2-) While hiking this incredibly uphill hike I saw a couple of 8 month pregnant women. I think when I am pregnant it's a good time to pull out the pregnant card and say I am not hiking that steep hill, but I will stay home and eat chocolate!

#3-) I saw people hiking with their grandparents, and struggling! I am vowing right now never to bring my grandparents, or my parents on this trail! I really don't think they could handle it!

#4-) Another guy was trying to bike up to the Y...How do people do this? I will never do this! I don't know what would be worst...going up, or coming down!

#5-) Another guy ran up to the Y...I could barely walk up at a old ladies pace...I probably will never do this either, but it would be cool if I did!

All in all it was a good hike! It's an awesome workout, and it's so beautiful when you get to the top! I actually love this hike because you see a lot of happy people. I am just vowing never to hike with kids, grandparents, while pregnant, on a bike, or run up this hill. But other than that I can enjoy it very much!

HARRY POTTER UPDATE...

2009-04-27T19:28:00.000-07:00

I forgot that my aunt is visiting this week, so I am going to postpone the Harry Potter movie night to next Friday @ 7pm. Thanks everyone!

HAYLEY POTTER PRESENTS...

2009-04-17T17:04:00.000-07:00

To celebrate the new Harry Potter movie that is coming out on July 17th, I thought it would be fun to read all the books, and watch all the movies before this blessed date!

(I totally stole this idea from Danielle!)

So here we go!

Harry Potter and the Sorcer's stone party....to come you must read the 1st boook by May 1st! May 1st @7 pm we will be watching the movie, and having a pizza party for all our gold star readers!

HEBER'S HOME!

2009-04-10T00:05:00.000-07:00

This morning at 9:05 we picked Elder Heber C. Haws up from the airport. Can I just say how excited I am to have him home!

TOMMY THE PILOT!

2009-03-28T20:54:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share an adorable picture of my nephew Tommy!

OLD LADY

2009-03-26T17:06:00.000-07:00

So I am a regular customer at the good old 7-11 by my work, so good in fact that I know the workers by name. Well usually I walk over there from work to get my morning protein bar, but because of the snow today I drove.

When I got there an unnamed worker asked me what a 35 year old lady like me was doing driving a Ford Mustang...he then said that's not right!

Well here are the facts...I am not even close to turning 35, but I do drive like an old lady...not going to lie. Anyhow I am now looking for A-) a good plastic surgeon, or B-) some kind of young juice. Does anyone know somebody that might know somebody...I need numbers.

Anyhow I guess I am just going to give myself the nickname of great grandma and join the adopt a grandparent program now, to stop any future humiliation. I will be checking in with my dentist to ask about dentures, and even buy a book bag that has wheels that you can drag.

BOYS TAKE NOTES!

2009-03-20T22:37:00.001-07:00

So after work today a cool guy in my ward asked me if he could drop something off. I was surprised with flowers that he had home grown. All I can say is that it is so refreshing to know that there are still good gentleman like guys out there in the world. Totally made my Friday a good Friday!

BITTERSWEET PART II

2009-03-19T23:14:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would let everyone know that I am the new guitarist for the Bittersweet Bluegrass Band! I am so excited! Woo hoo! Pencil me in on April 18th @ Thanksgiving Point to come here us live!

SMARTY PANTS!

2009-03-18T23:20:00.000-07:00

Today while researching hydration shunts, I decided that it would be nice sometimes if you could do the smarty pants dance at work!

OH NINE!

2009-03-17T05:05:00.000-07:00

So my blogging abilities in '09 have been somewhat lacking....somewhat meaning quite a bit, so I thought I would update all my peeps on whats going on in the life of Yelyah's Corner.

Probably the coolest thing I have done this year is sleep in a cave. This was so much fun! My friend Matt and Rachel invited me to come on this amazing adventure. Matt brought his projector, and we watched movies all night! We also slept in till noon, because the cave was so dark that we really didn't have much concept of time.

I also found out that I am terrified of Mountain Lions. I kept waking up all night and whispering to Brandon asking him if he heard that sound that sounded like some kind of animal...I think he was annoyed, and I was very much paranoid. Luckily I survived the could of been attacks by the Mountain Lions, because they left us alone, and we were safe!

Anyhow the cave was pretty cold, and we were all pretty dirty when it was all said and done, but it was so so much fun!

My first big accomplishment is I overcame my addiction to Diet Dr. Pepper. I have not had one for over 2 months, and I am feeling so amazing. I have been an addict for years, drinking a Super Big Gulp every day! Anyhow I am finally sleeping at night, and I actually drink water now which they say you should do!

My 2nd accomplishment of '09 is that I have lost about 23 pounds this year. I am getting super excited to start running outside, playing tennis, and going hiking! woot woot!

Other exciting facts of 2009

- I have watched Twilight 9 times (This is a combined total from 2008- 2009)

- I spent New Years Day in Disneyland

- I bought Brandie Carlile tickets for April 20th!

- I have saved over $1000 this year

- I finally got long train in ticket to ride-this is the only game we play when I go home and my Dad is brutal!

- I bowled a high of 177 this year!

- I work with the Aunt of Megan Corkery from American Idol, and I know what song she is singing next week. :)

-I got origami flowers for Valentines Day! Very cool!

- I bought a piano from my Grandma

- I currently could live off my food storage for probably 2-3 months- need more water though!

-I got a new guitar student- She is 13 years old, and can sing, play guitar, write her own

music...she will be performing at places near you soon!

-My little brother will be home from his mission in about 23 days! That is the best news of all!

Anyhow I am running out of facts, because I really don't lead that exciting of a life in the Winter months. Happy St. Pa tricks Day everyone!

BITTERSWEET!

2009-03-15T00:07:00.000-07:00

This week I have been preparing for tryouts for the Bittersweet Bluegrass band! Well as I was preparing an original song, I got a blasted cold. I was cursing without swear words, and was contemplating weather or not I should even give it a go. But today as I was cruising around in my Mustang with the top down for the first time this year(yay for warm weather) I decided that I have 3 choices...

#1- I can either tryout and not make it!

#2- tryout and make it!

#3- not tryout and not make it.

Anyhow I decided to tryout, and I think it went pretty good. The girls invited me to comeback to their Thursday practice, and gave me directions to go buy the Bluegrass music book. My assignment is to learn the "Old Chuck Hen" solo, and to bring it to practice. The only thing they were worried about was how I usually finger pick instead of using a pick. I am new to this whole Bluegrass genera, so for the next little while I am going to force myself to play with a pick.

So I am not sure if I made the band or not, but considering they invited me to come to their practice it is hopeful. The girls are so talented, amazing, and they all have gorgeous instruments! One cool thing is that if I get in the band we will be performing at Thanksgiving point in April, and also have an all expense paid trip to Alberta, Canada. Another cool thing is that the band only does paid gigs...something I have never even dreamed about doing.

Anyhow I am really excited, because I am such a country girl and I love the sound of bluegrass! Wish me luck!

Check them out: http://bittersweetbluegrass.com/

THE VENTING BLOG!

2009-01-31T23:00:00.001-08:00

So this blog is more for me, than any of my readers. This has been a very hard week for me physically, mentally and emotionally. I have been pretty sick with no energy what-so-ever, and for some reason it has really been effecting my emotions. It also was end of month at work, and that is always is such a headache just to make sure everything gets done.

I usually only cry at that time of the month, but this week for no reason it has been everyday before after, and during work. I swear I could provide the water for the Noah's Ark. Does anyone else get like this? Maybe I am just ready for some sunshine, or maybe it's because someone hit my car this week.

Tonight I read the conference talk "Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time", by Quentin L. Cook, and it was awesome. I guess sometimes it's okay when you have no one else to turn to, to tell your Heavenly Father hope ya know I'm having a hard time.

Tonight was a good night though. My roommate and I had a pretty good chat about the gospel, and it was so much fun just to share different experiences with each other, and to motivate each other to just be better people. I know that I am so far away, and I have so much to learn and improve on...but it's definitely something I am willing to strive for.

Another good thing is that Cassidy my roommate, and I have started a food storage for ourselves. We started this goal in January and so far we have a case of chicken noodle soup, Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna, mandarin oranges, water, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, toothpaste, apple sauce. We are pretty proud. We are also going to start having a food storage night once a week! This is something that my Bishop suggested doing, but you eat out of your food storage one meal a week. This is really great because you cycle through your food, but you also learn how to live off your food storage! We just decided that every paycheck we are going to buy a case of something, but it's a good feeling to know that if something happened we could live on our food for probably one month.

This week has been a real introspection week. I have thought a lot about what I want, and what I need to change in my life to get there. I really have been missing my brother J.K., and my brother Heber a ton. Heber will be home on April 9th, and I can't wait to have him back. He is seriously one of the biggest lights of my life, and he loves to go country dancing! I also have been worrying about my Mom quite a bit. Some things I guess I will never understand, or even know how to deal with, but I guess Heavenly Father puts you in situations that help you grow.

I do however want to say what a strong support my Dad has been to me. He calls me everyday, and if he ever misses a day I always get a phone call the next day stating that he was worried sick about me and why didn't I call him. He has definitely been my confidant, and best friend, and I am so proud to call him my Papa John! I also am very thankful for my step mom. Every night before I go to bed she will always text me and wish me goodnight and sweet dreams!

Anyhow I am sorry for my venting, and complaining. Hopefully when I start feeling a little better this will all go away, and I will be back to my usual happy go lucky self. I really have been blest in my life with a great job that is pretty secure, and guitar is going great, I have great friends and family, I live in a beautiful home, and I even learned some great blues riff's this week. I have been blest with having everything I need and more, having the gospel in my life, having friends who love to scrapbook, I am a pretty good cook, I have great roommates, my closet is now organized, my laundry got done this week, and I bought a couple of shirts this week for 75% off!

Anyhow I am sorry again for venting so much ...Did anyone even get to the end of this neverending sob story of a post? I am sorry!

IT'S COMING....

2009-01-22T23:25:00.001-08:00

In 40 days I will have a surprise for all of my readers...stay tuned.

On another note...I had a new guitar student start today she is a 13 year old girl named Megan, and she is adorable. I love teaching guitar, and love making more money! I am however very tired...After working all day, going to the doctor's, teaching 4 students guitar, then going to WalMart, and then organizing my bathroom....It was a long day!

Anyhow cheers to me for being so productive!

TOO TALL

2009-01-22T00:04:00.000-08:00

So what happens when a 5'11" girl gets a 10 % crush on a 5'5" boy? You guessed it...NOTHING!

HATS OFF TO ALL THE MOM'S OUT THERE!

2009-01-10T23:37:00.000-08:00

So This week I had the opportunity to go stay at the hospital with my precious niece Zoe. She was admitted on Monday, and by Thursday, my Super Mom of a Sister was burnt out. I volunteered for her to stay the night with Zoe, and for her to get a good nights sleep. I thought it would be a piece of cake, but Man did I learn some lessons.

I walked in the dark hospital room, and when I entered I looked down at my sweet sleeping niece and kissed her lightly on her forehead. She immediately woke up, and started screaming. I picked her up, and started rocking her...she continued to cry. I decided to feed her some premade formula that the nurses had given me...She wouldn't eat, and her diaper was dry. I seriously was stumped on what to do. I continued to rock my sick niece, and she finally fell asleep. I got up gently with the cradled baby and laid her in the metal framed crib...the crying began again. I hurried and picked her up, and the crying stopped. I decided that I would just sleep with the baby in my bed. I cuddled up to her, and we both fell asleep.

About an hour later she woke up crying. I checked her diaper she was soaked, I fed her 1.5 of the premade bottles, and then continued to burp the baby...She threw up all over my shirt. I cleaned up me and the baby, and had her nose cleared out by some kind of suction thing. I then laid her in the crib, and she started to cry. I picked her back up, and tucked her in bed with me.
I was getting tired.

This same process went on a couple more times during the night...diapers, bottles, suctioning noses, burping, cleaning up spit up. When I went to work the next day I seriously have never been so tired in my life. I went and got a 32 ounce Diet Dr. Pepper, and also indulged on a Butter finger Buzz...A new candy bar loaded with Caffeine! I seriously don't know how Mom's do it...Especially Mom's who have to have a job, to help support the family.

But taking care of Zoe also made me excited to someday be a Mom. It was such a comforting feeling to have such a precious creation cuddled up so close, and have someone who didn't want the lonely hospital metal crib, but wanted the comfort of being loved.

I guess this post is dedicated to all you Mothers out there who are way under appreciated, smell like baby formula, and schedule sleep in 2 hour increments. Again my hats are off to you!

THE NEW YEAR WITHOUT LUGGAGE!

2009-01-05T23:02:00.000-08:00

Well New Years Eve I got my luggage packed, and was headed to the Happiest Place on Earth....Disneyland! We flew into the small Long Beach airport, and when I went for my luggage it was lost! The Delta worker then told me that my luggage was still in SLC, but would be at the Anaheim Convention Center no later than 6:30 pm. I was fine with this considering that our New Years party didn't even start until 8:30 pm.

At 6:45 pm I was still luggageless! I called Delta Airlines baggage support line, and was on hold for 45 minutes. Seriously who actually works on New Years Eve? I know I never do! I called a couple of more times, but just got the same result...a whole lot of nothing.

I finally told my Mom that I would not be going to the Black Tie New Years Eve party that was at the hotel. I don't know how she did it, but she convinced me to come to the party. So in my tennis shoes, t-shirt, jeans, and no mascara I ventured out to the black tie event!

The lights were low, all the girls looked lovely in their black sparkly dresses, and the guys looks handsome in the tuxes, and then there was me! I hurried and slipped on a New Years Hat that they were handing out to cover up my airport matted hair. I then decided that I was going to hold my head high, and party like it's 2009! Brad and I had a blast dancing, playing the multiple Wii's, and eating all the yummy food.

My luggage came the next night, and even though I had no mascara for a couple of days...It was a pretty fun night!

LONG, TALL & COOL

2008-12-27T11:46:00.000-08:00

So while drinking my Diet Coke this morning at work, I noticed that I had a couple things in common with this fine drink...long, tall, & cool.

AND THE PROUDEST AUNT AWARD GOES TO...HAYLEY!

2008-12-27T10:11:00.001-08:00

The proudest Aunt in the world!

Christmas was so fabulous for so many reasons, and on so many levels. Nothing makes me happier than spending time with them, and just having a blast.

This is my favorite niece Zoe Judith! She is almost 4 months old now, and weighs about as much as a newborn...she is tiny tiny, but oh so precious. She was born a month early and only weighed about 4 1/2 pounds. She looks so much like Wynter's baby pictures, and she has the sweetest little spirit. We will definitely keep her!

This is a super dark picture of Tommy! Tommy is the coolest kid ever...He is so funny, and makes me laugh so hard. He has such a fun personality, and loves to play. He seriously is such a joy, and he looks just like T.J. Tommy is almost 2, and has so much energy. What can I say I am a lucky Aunt!

PLAY ME A SONG YOU'RE THE PIANO MAN!

2008-12-22T16:48:00.000-08:00

So I just bought an upright piano from my grandma, and it definitely looks like a grandma piano...I really want to spruce it up, by painting it red! When I googled red piano's this is what I found! It definitely defines my piano vision, and I love it! Does anyone know how to go about a project like this? I really don't want to screw it up!

WHO DO I LOOK LIKE MORE?

2008-12-17T16:33:00.000-08:00

I was just thinking about who I look more like....My Daddy, or my Mum? You decide!

PAPA JOHN?

WHO KNOWS?

MY MAMA ...CHERRY D?

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH!

2008-12-10T16:45:00.001-08:00

So I recently got attacked by ninjas, and my front teeth took a pretty bad tole! I know this picture is atrocious, and I look like a descendant from a pig monster , but what can I say all I wanted this year for Christmas was my two front teeth!

I am pretty pleased with the outcome though!

THE OCTOBER BURN LIST

2008-10-16T21:34:00.001-07:00

#1-) I got a new car...2003 Mustang convertible! All I can say is so much fun!

#2-) I was a Daddy's girl 26 years ago, and I am still one today! I must say that I was blessed with such a loving Dad who has always been there for me!

#3-) I have been going country dancing for 1o 1/2 years and still have so much fun!

#4-) I have such an entrepreneur spirit, and my small business is growing steadily into not so small of a small business!

#5-) I am finally taking an important test for work on November 22nd, and I am studying my brains and eyes out! Yes I know what a Cardiac Sphincter is!

#6-) This is the last Fall without my favorite Missionary Elder Heber Chester Haws!

#7-) I have learned that sometimes people can be really, and I mean really mean, and you just have to roll your eyes, cry yourself to sleep, have your co-workers tell you how horrible they are, but still smile whenever you see them! And even though you hardly got an apology learn to forgive and try really hard to forget. Because maybe one day they will realize that they really do want you to be in their life.

#8-) My first utility bills came and was next to nothing...yeah for living in a brand new beautiful home!

#9-) I have great pals...especially my friend Matt Nott! Thanks little bro! I seriously don't know what I would do without your encouragement, your gift of song, and your crazy personality! love it!

#10-) I took my concealed weapons class!

CRAZY CRAZY!

2008-09-21T21:31:00.000-07:00

So much has happened this last couple of months, and actually you can say what hasn't happened this month. So here it goes..

#1-) I moved! Moving has been crazy. I moved in my dream house, and one of my best friends from Carriage Cove/work...Cassidy Mckean is moving in with me! Yeah for great roommates!

#2-) I kind of started a new position at work. One of my best friends quit from CUC, after finding that she would no longer be able to work from home. She has worked for the clinic for 7 years, and taking over all this new boggling material, is seriously kicking my trash. I feel that I have learned so much about the coding world, and hoping that it will help me with my test that I am taking in November.

#3-) I am back in school at BYU...Yuckers!

#4) My Sister had the cutest baby in the world! Zoe Judith! She was born a month early at 4lbs 8 oz, and is seriously the cutest baby I have ever seen. She has blond hair, which is funny cause Tommy had such dark hair...Anyhow I feel that she is my favorite person in the whole wide world! Did I mention I love her so much!

#5-) I am working out again! My work is requiring that we take at least a 1/2 hour lunch, so I decided that I would just go to the gym during my lunch hour and get a good workout...It has been great so far!

Anyhow peace out......

SCRAPBOOK MANIA

2008-08-16T22:29:00.000-07:00

Today one of my favorite Co-workers, and I joined forces and headed out to Pebbles in my Pocket for an all day scrap booking marathon! Well we scrap booked for 8 hours straight, and I got 24 adorable pages done.

Angie thanks for the fun times! I will forever be jealous of your page by page of perfection scrapbook!

MORE RANDOM THOUGHTS.

2008-08-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

So today I woke up after sleeping in until 10:30, and I realized that I need to start being a little more healthy. I guess when you live a very entertaining single life, it is easy to stay up until 3 am, eat rice krispie treats for breakfast, and make a goal to start working out when the next week starts. I designed a yoga t-shirt...so maybe I should get more into this healthy hobby!

Last night after watching every John Mayer, and Jason Mraz music video until the above stated 3 am...I realized that one of my lifetime goals is to meet them. I also decided that I am so jealous of Colbie Callet, who has toured with John Mayer, and also has sung a duet with Jason Mraz. Tristan Prettyman has also toured, and has sung a duet with my man Jason...Anyhow I love these two men's music.

I have been really enjoying music lately. I have a couple of new instruments, and they are amazing....I got a $700 guitar, which is amazing to play, and sounds so much better than any instrument that I have ever played...I also bought an electric ukulele. I have wrote quite a few songs on the ukulele, and have been wanting an electric ukulele for so long. I also have been looking for a banjo teacher... I have a banjo that is rusting away, and is longing to be played! I have looked into taking lessons, but I can't find anyone who teaches lessons...Does anyone know of anyone? I also am starting with the UMTA (Utah Music Teachers Association) in September, and I am super excited. I have been talking to the President, and she has already given me so many ideas to make my lessons more professional, and more organized.

Anyhow the Church is true, I love country dancing, and fruit bar Popsicles!

THE POINT!

2008-08-14T13:40:00.000-07:00

My mom is a talented pointillism artist, and has sold many pictures and prints over the years. Well after getting her permission, I have decided to put her fabulous art and start a t-shirt business called The Point. Anyhow pretty much the point of “The Point”, is to promote pointillism, because its such a beautiful but forgotten form of Art. Anyhow stay tuned!

SWEET HAVEN...OR SWEAT HEAVEN!

2008-08-08T12:17:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we decided to go see one of my favorite local bands Sweet Haven, and it was a blast. It was just a free concert, with free food, and free fireworks to follow! Tons of cheap entertainment!

It was fun because when I got there I ran into Ross, and Ang. I also saw my old friend Al Deans, who was doing the audio for the show!

This was my favorite part of the show...The boy in the middle went up and started dancing, and did the same military aerobic move over and over. All of the sudden tons of kids went up and copied his exact move! I think it was one of those experiences where you had to be there, but I was laughing so hard tears were rolling down my cheeks! So way to go Sweet Haven!

BOWLING BIRTHDAY!

2008-08-07T20:05:00.000-07:00

On August 5th 1982, a soon to be hippie chick was born named Hayley Haws, soon to be called Hayley May. She wished that she would brake 100 bowling for her 26th bday, but only got 95....but she was only 5 away from 100....and we all know that 5 is the luckiest number around, which could only mean a lucky year in the making!
Hayley May celebrated with all her friends including: Angela, Ross, lil Alli, Lyndi, Travis, Matt, Mary, Kellie, Nathan, David, and who could forget Phil!

All in all it was a great day, and she lived Happily Ever After!

FRIDAY REVIEW

2008-07-25T16:14:00.000-07:00

*=ATROCIOUS!
**=TOLERABLE!
***=EXCELLENT!
****=OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Movie:
Wall-e : *
So I have heard mixed reviews on this movie, but I must admit that I fell asleep 3 times, and thought the story line was just missing umm…well a story line! I think I would rather see Hell Boy than this much anticipated Pixar film. Definitely a disappointment!

Mama Mia: ***
So maybe I just love musicals, but this movie put a perma-grin on my face the entire move. I would suggest that every dancing queen far and wide should go see this film, and wear your sequence! If you like cheesy films, you will love this summer love!

Book:
The Host: 1st 150 pages: *, rest of book: ***
I was definitely excited to read this book. I am a huge Stephanie Meyer fan, and love the twilight series! The 1st 150 pages took me about 3 weeks to get through. I was so confused, and bored at the same time. But around page 80 things start to get a little clearer, and the rest of the book I read with in a day (I think it’s around 600 pages!). Anyhow I would suggest all readers to continue reading this.

SMALLEST GIRL IN THE WORLD

2008-07-23T09:59:00.000-07:00

A teenager from India who stands at a tiny 1ft 11in (58cm) tall is the smallest girl in the world. Jyoti Amge, 14, is shorter than the average two-year-old child and only weighs 11lb (5kg). She has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia and won't grow any taller than her current height.

TRIBUTE TO MY GIRLS!

2008-07-13T22:16:00.000-07:00

picture stolen from Angela's Blog! :)

So I just wanted to give a short tribute to some of my friends...

Lyndi-She is one of the cutest girls ever. I met her in 9th grade, and we sat next to each other in Mr. Hagart's class...ugh! I was jealous of Lyndi because she was from the OC, and was one of the most stylish people I knew. She even stood up to a girl who was making fun of me because I was wearing a lime green jacket once. Lyndi has always had a good head on her shoulders(For example she got after me when I bought Britney Spears 1st C.D....Should have listened to her.)! She is such a great Mom, and has always been such a great friend. Lyndi thanks so much!

Angela- Angela is amazing! I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have her and her family! There was so many times growing up that I felt like her home was my home, and was such a safe place to be. Angela and I have too many stories to tell, but our first sleepover was in the 8th grade that consisted of fruit jets, and a movie with Jonathan Taylor Thomas in it. Angela and I were locker partners, and will be friends forever!

Kellie- Kellie has also been an awesome friend. She is the only friend to this day that I can drag country dancing, and have her not complain. Kellie is awesome! I love it when she breaks out into random dances, or makes a joke that nobody gets. She always looks cute in her stylish size 0 clothes, and I will forever be jealous of her for this. Kellie thanks for being so much fun!

Mary- Mary and I met because of Angela. In the 9th grade we made a group called HAM (Hayley, Angela, Mary), and for awhile there HAM was the only thing that mattered. Mary has been the best travel buddy a girl could ask for... We have had so many embarrassing experiences, but I have decided that she is such a gem! One time while camping in Peowa...Angela and I were teasing Mary about being our Mom. Mary has always had so many motherly instincts. She is the best cook I know, she has Martha Stewart written all over her, and she can organize anything...and I mean anything! I consider Mary family for sure!

Robyn-She is so lucky to be so skinny! I look at her and my jealousy vision flips on. I remember in High School she had this killer Luau, that was so much fun, and I think that the cops even came. Robyn is such a great Mom. I read her blog, and see her videos and I hope that someday that I can be that involved in my child's life. Robyn is beautiful, and has such a strong testimony of the gospel.

not pictured in the picture...LESLIE- I remember I met Leslie in Choir. Leslie made High School so much fun! One of my favorite memories was going to her house after school, and eating her Mom's cookies. Leslie and I used to put egg whites on our faces to help with our acne. She also had this awesome orange t top that she drove us everywhere! I even got to be Leslie's guest when she went to California to a plus size modeling conference...P.S...Leslie could never ever be a plus size model, but definitely a model! Leslie is also a great Mom, and I always love seeing her and just having a great chat.

A PENNY FOR A THOUGHT

2008-07-08T19:00:00.000-07:00

I swear it has been the craziest couple of weeks! All I can say is that it has been one of the most exciting Summers of my life….Here’s what has been going on!

I just got called as the Relief Society pianist. This has been a crazy calling! A week before I got this calling, I was struggling with some music I have been writing, and said a prayer asking Heavenly Father to help me expand my music abilities…Well considering I really don’t play piano, it shows to be careful what you wish or pray for. I am actually very excited to learn, and already feel like Heavenly Father is helping me out, because I am playing things that I never thought possible!

I also started teaching an adult group guitar class. I have always been so intimidated to teach adults, so I have always put it on the back burner and just stuck with 18 or younger. I have actually loved teaching this class. Not only has it been so much fun to teach a group class, but also to see such strong progress, and has definitely helped me leap over a big fear. Yeah!

I have also been working on my Mom’s geneology. I must say that this is turning into one of my favorite things to do! Nothing is more fulfilling than finding a missing date of birth or a spouse’s name. I love it so much, and even though I am just barely learning, I can’t wait till I actually have some names for the temple. I would suggest everyone to dive into their family history, because it is amazing how much peace, and what a sense of closeness to your ancestors that you feel! Thanks Dad for teaching me all you know!

I also found out that I have celiac disease, and that I am going to be going on a gluten free diet! I decided to start after I get back from my Lake Powell trip, but I definitely am going to be kicking and screaming during this journey without any bread, cookies, 7-11 doughnuts, cake, pasta… but it will be nice to feel a little better. I don’t know what I am going to eat now, because I have gotten rid of all meat except birds and fish, and I am already lactose intolerant. I guess it’s time to embrace the lettuce and sprouts! Can you be a gluten free vegetarian? Guess we will find out!

My family also just got back from an awesome family reunion at our cabin up Vivian Park. We had a biblical dinner, we went on the Heber Creeper, we went tubing down the river, we went boating, we enjoyed the Stadium of Fire, we had a couple of family game shows, we tied and made a quilt for the cabin, had the Haws Family Olympics, and we learned how to make my Great Grandma Edith’s meat pies…they are better than mine! It was so much fun to have my cousins keep me up till 3 am just laughing and laughing. I definitely hope we do it next year! …hopefully pictures and more details will be coming soon!

I also got to go to Tim Mcgraw, with one of my top 3 best friends…BECKY BROWN. It was definitely a night to remember! I must say that nothing feels better than watching Tim Mcgraw and being with your BFF!

Anyhow I also am going to Lake Powell tomorrow with my other BFF….MARY BRAITHWAITE! I am so excited to go relax in the sunshine for 4 awesome days! I love boating, and nothing screams Summer like boating!

Anyhow I know this is a pretty random post, but I just want to finish it by saying that I am such a lucky girl for having such a great family, awesome friends, and wonderful blog readers. I must say that I don’t think my life would amount to much without such incredible influences!

LAGOON

2008-06-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

So the Nott family invited me to go to Lagoon with them, and boy was it a fun day. We started off with the ride "Wicked", and ended with my personal favorite "The Samurai". The lines were very reasonable, and for the most part we pretty much walked right on.

One of the most entertaining part of the day is when we saw this man lady yell at her daughter. Matt and I were both shivering in our timbers for this poor girl, because her Mom was probably 7 feet tall and had a voice of a troll. When she was screaming Matt asked me if it was a guy or a girl...I then proceeded to tell him it was a girl...the Mom of death.

Matt was also a true blue gentleman. Every time we went on a ride that squished one person, he personally made sure that I didn't get that side. I tried my best not to squish him, but my arms could not hold myself to the other side for long....sorry Matt if you have any bruises, but thanks for the laugh!

I felt bad that Matt didn't get to see the dolphin's and the penguins on the Zoo Train ride, but the rest of us were satisfied with the cougars, and the camel. Anna even gave a cute Lagoon worker a big old Hey, and left him with a smile.

We also had so much fun on the bumper cars. Anna was a literal James Bond. She had her bling bling sunglasses on, and she knew how to control that car. Me on the other hand had no idea what I was doing, and the first time around I was stuck in an abandoned corner where no other cars were. The 2nd time though, Matt and I were out for blood.

All in all it was a great day, spent with one of my favorite families! Thanks Nott family...I love you guys!

SUMMER LOVIN HAD ME A BLAST!

2008-06-25T17:51:00.001-07:00

WE GOT A SEASON TUBE PASS TODAY! I HEART TUBES!

JUST AROUND THE RIVERBEND

2008-06-21T12:17:00.000-07:00

Some friends and I went and rented some canoe's , and it was pretty much a blast!

MY WONDERFUL TRIP TO SEASON'S SALON!

2008-06-17T15:43:00.000-07:00

So I just got my hair done, and I wanted to show off my fabulous before and after pictures!

Before

and...after!

SATURDAY'S WARRIOR

2008-06-17T00:44:00.000-07:00

Haws kids waiting for the show to begin!

So tonight my Dad took us kids to Saturday's Warrior. I just want to say that I have the best Dad in the whole world, and not to mention Brother's. For those who know my Dad, he is much known for crying during tender moments of life. Well truth be told is that he cried throughout the whole play, and we even heard a whimper once or twice. It makes me laugh, and then cry myself.

People say Brad and I look alike...what do you think?

Thanks Dad for bringing the good old VHS of Saturday's Warrior in which we enjoyed millions of times as kids, to real life!

JUNE AT A GLANCE!

2008-06-09T21:10:00.000-07:00

Monday June 9th- Boating at Utah Lake

Sunday June 8th- Played some awesome music with a cellist who kicked my trash!

Saturday June 7th- Went on an awesome date to J-dawgs and Iron man, also went to a luau and watched fire dancers.

Friday June 6th- Relay for Life, got to do an hour concert for quite a few Cancer Survivors!

Thursday June 5th- Taught guitar and learned all about Bach, and had a sleepover with Becky!

Wednesday June 4th- Had the best experience at the temple, and went to Olive Garden with Mary!

Tuesday June 3rd- Hiked Stewart's Falls, and made Strawberry smoothies!

Monday June 2nd-Angela had a gorgeous baby girl named Allasandra Mae McAllister!

Sunday June 1st- Got a ton of genealogy done on my Mom's Dad's side, and played games with my family!

CELEBRATING SUMMER...7 PEAKS STYLE!

2008-06-05T15:36:00.000-07:00

So far my 7 peaks season pass Summer has been the best ever! It's so nice to know that I can go, and work on my much needed tan anytime I feel like it! I have had so much fun that I think it will turn into a yearly Summer purchase tradition!Hayley showing off her "hot pink pig" look! (Note to everyone...my tan pictures are coming soon!stay tuned!)
Janell in her new "Shade" swimwear!
Britney giving 7 peaks 2 thumbs up! Cowabunga dude!

FLASHBACK FRIDAY

2008-05-30T16:38:00.000-07:00

This is when I was the snake girl in the Circus....fun times!

AND I SAY TO MYSELF...WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD!

2008-05-29T22:25:00.000-07:00

This week has been so great...I just want to share why!

#1-) We got our Gas bill and we had a $56.00 credit on our account!
#2-) 7 peaks opened, and I have been twice this week thanks to my Season pass!
#3-) I hiked the "Y"!
#4-) I got my temple recommend, and I am looking forward to going this week!
#5-) We had a David and Goliath party with big treats and small treats!
#6-) I started reading The Host by Stephanie Myer!
#7-) I bought 3 really cute dresses from the D.I.(One of them is by H&M...awesome!) for a pretty dang good deal!
#8-) I didn't have to work on Monday!
#9-) My back was hurting, and one of the Doctors rubbed out the knot!
#10-) I got to work at 5 AM, 6:30 AM, and 8:30 AM, and it's officially a miracle!
#11-) We had a family BBQ up at the cabin, with the most delicious food!
#12-) The black circles under one of my guitar students eyes are gone!
#13-) I lost my car in the Mall parking lot, and just when I thought someone stole my car...I found it!
#14-) I cleaned and organized all my kitchen cupboards, and broke out my Rachael Ray pans!
#15-) I used my pampered chef rice cooker, and made the best rice ever!
#16-) I had a really cute guy call me!
#17-) Dr. Colledge is using his new billing slip that is amazing!
#18-) I am teaching an adult group guitar class on Saturday!
#19-) I got a free pedometer from Alpine home health!
#20-) I have the best family in the whole world!
#21-) While going to 7 peaks for the 2ND time...I saw my cousin there who was leaving and he gave me his tube! Awesome!

"UH...LYMPICS"

2008-05-16T07:39:00.001-07:00

Yesterday at work we celebrated “The Uh-lympics” Chinese style, by doing a 3 legged race all while wearing rat noses to celebrate the year of the rat. Well our team got the black medal-or in other words last place, because one of our team mates decided to cheat. I told everyone not to fret, because lets face it…black is slimming. All in all it was a fabulous day.

I even got an interesting fortune cookie…it read: You will obtain mystical powers. Let’s be honest right now…does a fortune get better than that? I think not!

HULA HOOP

2008-05-14T20:57:00.000-07:00

Today while at Walmart...Becky and I had a hula hoop competition! After several fantastic attempts to try to win me, she named me the Hula Champion of the World! . Thanks Mamma for my secret weapon of the "Ely" hips!

THE LEGENDS OF THE INTERNET

2008-05-10T18:15:00.000-07:00

One of the most darling movies of all time has has got to be You’ve Got Mail, with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. This love story is about two individuals who meet online. I have met a lot of different people folks on the Internet, and would like to share a little about what I have learned.

My band “Goodbye Babylon”, originated from Craigslist. I posted an add stating that I would like to get a band together, and got a plethora of responses. I picked out the most customary replies, and BAM…We were music in the making. I told my band members, that we should be called The List of Craigs, because of how we met….but to my despair everyone detested the how we met band name. All in all meeting band members online is a pretty dang good thing.

Last month after wallowing in the well known “ deepest darkest pits of single hood”, my BFF Becky Brown insisted on me joining an online dating service…So far I have been on only one date, and would like to tell my fellow bloggers why I have only been on one date…

It all started when I looked at a pretty amazing profile…He was definitely good looking…all dressed up in a suit and tie, 6’4”, and had a Masters degree. Well we decided to meet on a Tuesday evening. He came over brought me flowers, and some chocolate. He was even more handsome in person than his online profile…I felt lucky. We went on a candlelit picnic, and talked for awhile. We ended the date on a good note, and he asked me if he could see me the next day…and I was saying YES before he even asked.

The next day he had to work a little later, so he came over about 9 pm. We started talking and he told me that he was homeless for 10 years of his adult life. Now if any of you know me….I am pretty much anti homeless people. I hate giving beggars money on the streets of Seattle, and pretty much to sum it all up they scare the Hell out of me!

After telling me about being homeless he pronounced that he wanted to marry me. He told me that he would marry me tomorrow if he could. I told him very quickly that I would not marry him tomorrow, but I failed to mention that after I heard about his 10 years of being homeless it would probably more than likely never happen. He started telling me that he was in love with me and he had fell hard….Ahhhhh! I was beginning to get goose bumps up and down my arm…and not the ones that have to do with butterfly's...but ones that have horror story written all over it. For the time being I feel empowered on being single.

Today I met another guy that I met on the Internet. He was a music producer, so I sent him some of my stuff…and he informed me that he would love to meet me. I was a little nervous to meet him, but when I met him he was probably one of the nicest people I have ever met. So back to the theory that not only is it great to meet band members, but Music Producers are pretty sweet too!

Well folks I will be honest….As far as dating goes I think I will leave this to people I meet in real life....and at this very moment there are even a couple of bubbling interests that are happening in my very own BYU ward!

But if you are a musician and looking to meet people…get online!

OOPS!

2008-05-04T15:49:00.000-07:00

Today I accidently melted the rims of my glasses on my new flower power Hot Tools flat iron....oops! Time for new glasses!

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!

2008-05-02T20:45:00.001-07:00

These are some old funny pictures from years ago! Love you Angela!

SAY NO TO DRUGS!

2008-05-01T20:40:00.000-07:00

I don't know much about drugs. I have never smoked, got drunk, or experienced with doobie of any kind...I did experience much 2nd hand smoke in Vegas in March, but besides that I am a drug free kid. I did go to a party once, and got offered a shot of Whiskey, but my cousin who just graduated from drug rehab...shot the offer down quickly and said "My Cousin will not do any drinking while I'm around." It felt good to know that she had my back.

Well today one of my adorable guitar students, got taken out of his home and got put into the Foster Care system...This kid has lived a horrible life. After he was born his Mom tried to drown him, and often talked about performing "Harry Carey" on her kids. After the mom abandoned the family, it was just the 4 kids under the age of 7 and the dad.

Well tonight I found out that the Dad has been heavily into Meth for the last year, and let's just say that he has been giving it to his kids also...It would explain why my student is so small, and always was picking at his scalp. It would explain the big dark circles under his 7 year old eyes, and why he would burst into tears and tell me how tired he was. I now know why he constantly smelled of musty cat's urine, and why he always had long fingernails, and dirty clothes.

I just want to tell everyone that I am never going to do drugs....and I am still wearing an imaginary red ribbon from Elementry School!

VEGGIE DOG ANYONE?

2008-04-28T19:04:00.000-07:00

About a month ago I decided to give up most meats. I am still a huge fan of fish, and though it's not my favorite, I have also been eating a little bit of Chicken and Turkey. I started this crazy experiment after I heard a seminar given by Tony Robbins. He states that when you eat meat it causes your PH factor to go extremely acedic, and when you neutralize your body, it is a lot more capable of fighting off disease.

Anyhow going off most meat has been one of the greatest/hardest things I have ever done for my body. I hardly ever go to fast food joints anymore, leaving me eating a lot of whole grains, fuits, and vegtables. I have noticed that my skin has cleared up quite a bit, and I am fitting in pants that would not even button up in December.

Anyhow today I tried Morning star corn "veggie" dogs today, and I must say they taste exactly like corn dogs except with 63% less fat. So delicious! I have also tried their "veggie" burgers, and even though they are extremely spicy, it almost feels like you are eating the real deal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag2jONKMjwc ...Just a quick note! I did cheat once this month and had a J-Dawg...It was so good that it was ALMOST worth the animal cruilty...but as the popular R&B 90's song by Brandy says..."Almost doesn't count!"

I have never been a big supporter of animal rights, but after watching this movie it made me sick to my stomach. I think I am ready to cut ties with my feathered friends, and just stick with fish!

Want to know some facts?

>Of the 20 million tons of plant protein given to raise cows only 2 million tons of protein are used. That means 18 tons of plant protein are wasted! The 20 million tons of plant protein could have reduced 90% of the world's yearly protein deficit for humans.

>Being a vegetarian would alleviate human starvation and in return there would be an increase in growth of wild animals without additonal sufferings on humans or any other animals.

>By choosing the vegetarian or vegan alternative, the land used originally for farm animals would feed more people off of plant protein.

>Plants yield 10 times more protein per acre than meat.

>Chickens are raised in crowded, unnatural enviroments. There are usually 3,000 or more in one pen. The birds are not able to move about freely or even spread their wings due to the over crowding. They use "nests" made out of metal and they are bred by unnatural means.

>In order for hens to lay mass amounts of eggs, artificial light is on 17 hours a day. Each hen averages about 300 eggs per year. Once a hen's egg prodution declines they are slaughtered. Most hens live an average of 5 to 6 years.

>Veal calfs are raised in cages on an anemic diet. The cages are so small that the calves cannot stand or even move in order to clean themselves. The veal calves are kept in the dark most of their lives within the cages. They are subjected to a cruel and horrid death.

>More than 7 billion animals die yearly for human consumption.

TWO TRUTHS AND ONE LIE!

2008-04-19T17:39:00.000-07:00

A couple of years ago my friend Kent and I decided to plan the perfect double date. We decided to take our dates to a pretty cool art gallery, and then to dinner. On the way up to Salt Lake, we tried to play the game "2 truths and 1 lie". It was so funny, because Kent's date refused to play...So ever since then Kent, and I have had the joke "Hey, do you want to play 2 truths and 1 lie?" in which we would both burst out in laughter.

So I thought it would be fun to play "2 truths and one lie" with my spectacular readers who sit through post after post, and still come back....

Okay tell me which one is the lie...

#1- I only had 3 wisdom teeth pulled, because one tooth fit perfectly in my mouth.
#2- I have a small birthmark on my right shoulder.
#3- My first kiss was on the Fourth of July, underneath the fireworks.

Good luck...and I hope that you will play!

THE WORST PUNISHMENT EVER!

2008-04-10T18:34:00.000-07:00

On Thursday night's I teach three adorable kids, and depending on how good they are in class is the deciding factor on what kind of treat they get...Tonight I gave the following treats:

Harley: Fun Dip

Trevan: Smarties

Isach: Nerf ball toy filled with candy

Well as you can probably tell Harley and Isach were very well behaved today, but Trevan on the other hand was a little rough to say the least. When he came to class he announced to me that his lesson would only go for 5 minutes...when I told him he had 30 minutes he threw a temper tantrum and started crying. Then when I made him play a song with a whole gallimaufry of chords he threw yet another tantrum and out came the crocodile tears. Every other minute he asked if we were done yet, and by the end of the lesson I was asking the same question.
When the lesson was FINALLY over, his eyes lit up over the treat box. A calorie playground lit up before his eyes, and he awaited me to pick out his treat! I looked through the box, and when I gave him a package of Smarties, you would have thought that I gave him a spanking with a belt that had sharp nails coming out of it... You guessed it another tantrum.

Now call me crazy, but it is really embarrassing when you take crying Children to their Parents after a 30 minute guitar lesson! Does anyone have any proven methods with kids...because my Smarties...as we know rank #1 at the top of "The Torture List"...a curse worse than death!

PUTTING THE WEIGHT ON HAIR!

2008-04-08T17:44:00.000-07:00

Well folks... I have lost 10 pounds, and it is time to lose 10 more...It's also time to get my hair done. I love getting my hair done probably more than any girl in the whole world....so I am announcing to my blog readers that I will not get my hair done until the next 10 pounds come off.

I am hoping that announcing this to all my peeps will help me stay away from all that sugar, and get me to the gym every night. So if you don't see me with fabulous hair within the next couple of months it is because I am a lazy pig!

I am thinking that I am going to go red with some highlights...but I could always change my mind. Here are a couple of hairstyles that I would love to have!

MY TENDER MERCY FROM GOD

2008-04-07T22:30:00.000-07:00

Before J.K. died we both had a joke... I was Black Sheep #2, and he was Black Sheep #1. We both understood that even though we had life's "Ebony wool" thrust upon us, we had to make the best out of life...and so the "Black Sheep" nicknames continued in almost every conversation...not to mention phone conversation...and we were probably the only ones who thought we were funny!

J.K. looking sheepish!

After my dear brother passed away, I really had no closure. For months and months I struggled with not only my testimony of eternal families, but also knowing if he was okay. I didn't understand why he had to die just one day before we were going to take family pictures, and I didn't know who I was going to share my Sunday dinners with. Who was going to wake me up at 2 am, just so I could watch a stupid episode of "The Muppet's", and who was going to give me pep talks in my darkest of hours.

Last June we had the opportunity of doing J.K.'s temple work. As I walked into the Mount Timpanogous Temple, I had to stop... for there in the lobby was a giant picture of Christ holding a black sheep. I knew immediately after I saw the lovely artwork, that my "Black Sheep #1" was okay, and that he was safe in the arms of the Savior. As I waited for my family to arrive, tears fell down my cheek, for I knew that God had heard all 100,000's of my prayers from the following year.

...AND ALL YOUR DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!

2008-04-06T15:43:00.000-07:00

This weekend I spent a couple of days enjoying my awesome family in Lehi. I had a blast taking my little brother James to General Conference, playing cards, eating my Dad's very good cooking, waking up to my brother Hayden's practical joke of tickling my foot, hearing me scream and hiding really quick, playing guitar hero...and guitars, and listening to the sweet testimony of our new Prophet, Thomas S. Monson. I also was getting really low on gas, and since I was already going to Chevron, my Dad had me pick up a couple of gallons of 2% milk. Now I'm just going to put this out there and say that I am not a fan of milk. I never drink it, and I pretty much think it's disgusting.

Well I got the 2 gallons of milk, and when checking out...the guy at the register, who happened to have about 8 piercings, and a good two armful's worth of tattoo's asked me if I was going to drink all that milk by myself. I then proceeded to tell him that I had a lot of brothers. He then asked me what my favorite cereal was. I thought about it for a minute, and told him that I would eat whatever we had, because I really am not a big cereal eater, let alone a milk drinker. He then exclaimed to me that I needed to buy some fruity pebbles, and if I did so all of my dreams would come true!

I looked at him, laughed. If only a bowl of fruity pebbles would make all your dreams come true, but maybe I will try them for their money!

HUMP DAY!

2008-04-04T17:12:00.000-07:00

Elder Heber Chester Haws has been on his mission for 1 year...and I miss him!

SNOOP DOGGY DOG!

2008-04-03T23:46:00.000-07:00

I am not sure if this was an April fool's joke, because it was published on April 1st...but if it's not a joke this is pretty sweet!

By Aaron NicholsCNN

DIAMOND BAR, California (AP) -- In what some may consider an unexpected move, rap artist "Snoop Dogg" has reportedly converted to Mormonism after nearly a year of study with the fast-growing, Utah-based faith.

Snoop Dogg says he "can't get enough of the Book of Mormon."

In a statement, a spokeswoman for Snoop Dogg -- whose real name is Calvin Broadus -- said he considers himself extremely fortunate to have discovered such a deep sense of spiritual fulfillment at this stage in his life.
“Mr. Broadus is also very pleased to find that his family is as enthusiastic about attending church services as he is,” the spokeswoman said.
However, Snoop Dogg has not been enthusiastic about publicly sharing his experience and declined to be interviewed by CNN for this article. In fact, he reportedly informed producers of his E! reality show "Snoop Dogg's Father Hood" that this particular aspect of his family's life was off-limits to the cameras. Still, he left open the possibility of addressing the subject in future episodes.
According to the Associated Press, Snoop Dogg was first introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the Mormon Church is officially known, after attending a Gladys Knight concert in an LDS meeting house in Los Angeles.
Knight, who very publicly discusses her conversion to Mormonism several years ago, invited Snoop Dogg to what is known to the Mormon faithful as “Family Home Evening,” a church program that encourages families to set aside Monday evenings for gospel-centered lessons and family togetherness.
Though Snoop Dogg has been hesitant to publicly discuss his recent spiritual journey, he commented on the experience of attending his first “Family Home Evening” in a recent interview with People Magazine.
“I was hooked from the start,” Snoop Dogg said. “We talked about the purpose of life, played Mousetrap, and ate brownies. The kids thought it was off the hook, for real.”
In what Snoop Dogg now thinks was anything but a coincidence, Mormon missionaries had knocked on his door just one week before the Knight concert. He said he had initially turned them away because of what he knew about the strict Mormon health code, which prohibits members from smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs.
“Y’all know me,” he said grinning broadly. “There were just certain things the old me -- the "natural man" -- needed to do. And these young guys are telling me that God’s not down with disrespecting ourselves. But it’s cool now.”
Snoop Dogg said his conversion marks the end of his old life, one that included frequent run-ins with the law. Snoop Dogg was convicted in 1990 of cocaine possession and charged with gun possession after a 1993 traffic stop. In 1997, he pleaded guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence.
In 1996, Snoop Dogg was acquitted of murder after a purported gangbanger was killed by gunfire from the vehicle in which Snoop Dogg was traveling.
Snoop Dogg dismisses critics who claim his conversion is intended to placate a Salt Lake County judge, before whom he is appealing an alleged probation violation.
“Listen, the haters will say what they will,” Snoop Dogg said. “I can only do what I feel is right.”

OH WHAT A NIGHT!

2008-04-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

Tonight was so hillarious! I got a new guitar student named Harley. He just turned 6, and is adorable! Throughout the whole lesson, he kept screaming out "holy shoot", and then informed me that shoot wasn't a bad word. I couldn't stop laughing!

Then I taught Trevan. Trevan informed me that he wrote a new song called "If I see a dragon I will go mad". He started playing me the song and sang "If I see a dragon I wil go mad..." well after that he set down his guitar and started acting like a turkey....he then told me he went mad...so funny!

I also taught Isach tonight. Isach was so good in class, and didn't give me the silent treatment at all today. After class we walked outside in which he found a helicopter seed. Helpicopter seeds come from willow trees, and if you throw them in the air they come down looking like a helicopter....Gotta love learning from 7 year olds!

HOW I SPENT MY EASTER VACATION!

2008-04-02T19:40:00.000-07:00

This year for Easter I decided to join my friends Matt, and Zach down at Bryce Canyon. I had a lot of time to clear my mind, and figure out yet another life's journey. I had so much fun playing "Scum", enjoying guitars, and guitar hero, water basketball/baseball, and just getting away from the city.

Whats Easter without bubbles?
Aunt Laura ( I think that's right?) resting after hiking!
Easter Egg hunts are for kids! I tried to race in the over 18 Easter Egg hunt, and I ended up tumbling, and getting a bruise as big as a 3rd world country.
Zach ignoring me!

Jen, Jess, Zach, and a cute baby hiking up Calf Creek.

Can I just express how amazing this hike was?
More hunting!

Bryce Canyon

The Adventures of Ruby's Inn!

Calf Creek Falls
Uncle David...he out hiked us all!

Gotta love coloring Easter Eggs!

I DID IT!

2008-03-29T19:04:00.000-07:00

Today I did a lot of things...

#1- I woke up early and cleaned my house.
#2- Hosted a Pampered Chef party for my Aunt Marcena.
#3-Took my brothers to Boondock's and had a blast on the go-kart's and arcade.
#4- Got a lot of laundry done.
#5- GAVE MY LANDLORD MY 30 DAYS NOTICE!

All I can say is lucky #5!

"CLASSIC" MOMENT

2008-03-26T20:05:00.000-07:00

Today all of my wildest 5th grade dreams came true. My ward went "Classic Skating", and a handsome young chap...who was not in my ward asked me to be his snowball! I swear in the 5th grade I was always way too shy to snowball, but I always secretly longed to skate hand in hand with that special skater. My life is now complete!

THE BANKER SAID TO CHOOSE ME!

2008-03-25T19:07:00.000-07:00

"Deal or No Deal" was looking for contestants for their show in Utah, and I just happened to apply. Here is my application letter. Wish me luck...I'm going for the million!

Hi! My name is Hayley Haws. I recently have become addicted to "Deal or No Deal". It all started, when I was at the gym one day and was running on the treadmill. All of the sudden your show came on, and 7 miles later I was still glued to the screen. Usually I only run about 3 miles, but there was something about it that just kept pulling my heartstrings. I knew that day that I would be the perfect contestant for your show.

My family has also been addicted to your show for awhile. On Thanksgiving we played "Thanks, or No Thanks", with the same concept as "Deal or No Deal", but with a lot less money!

I live a very full life. I am currently working as a coder for some Orthopedic Surgeons, and will be starting school back up again this Summer. I have been a belly dancer for the last 3 years, and have been playing guitar and writing songs for the last 10. I also started the Yelyahswah (Hayley Haws backwards) Music Foundation, and I teach guitar to underprivileged kids.

I would love to take my chance at "Deal or No Deal", mostly because the only thing I have ever won in my whole life is a box of candy canes, and its about time to changed that! Anyhow I know if you have me on your show...that tread millers across the nation will be hooked just like me!

Yours Forever, Hayley Haws :)

SINCE MARCH 3RD...

2008-03-24T23:28:00.000-07:00

"Here's to losing the Holiday pounds!"

So for the last 3 weeks my hippest Jamaican friend Avia and I have been workout buddies. We have been measuring body parts we didn't even know we had, and weighing in every Monday. I have also cut out my Diet Dr. Pepper, most of my sugar, and red meat...which just happens to be my favorite foods. So I just wanted to brag about losing 3.4 pounds this week...bringing my total weight loss to 7 pounds! Cheers!

READERS...TRY TO DIGEST THIS!

2008-03-24T20:17:00.000-07:00

Today I was asked if I would consider writing a Children's book about music for some Orphanages around the World. The book will be translated in many languages, and will be printable on the Internet, and very cost efficeint. I even get to work with Artists and tell them exactly what kind of art I want for the book. Stay tuned for a great read!

"LUCKY JOHN"

2008-03-23T21:18:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month I had a quick trip to California where I had the opportunity of watching an"interesting" street performance. He called himself "Lucky John", and he literally hammered a nail into his head. A picture usually tells a thousand words...so enjoy!

I WAS TAGGED BY NATALIE!

2008-03-16T20:20:00.000-07:00

A-Z Tag
A - Attached or Single: I am still single, and I have no excuses!

B - Best Friends: Well I have a bunch of best friends, but I would probably say my Sister Wynter is the best of best. She is so amazing! She is the best mom, best cook, has the cleanest house, has the cutest family,and she laughs at all my jokes when no one else does! Love you "Ynter"! love, "Aywee"...(think of our Korean friend)

C - Cake or Pie: I would take either! I love cream pies, and chocolate cake!

D - Day of choice: Definitely Thursday, because you get to look forward to the weekend.

E - Essential Item: Cell phone, keys, camera, wallet, and a bottle of water!

F - Favorite Color: Orange!

G - Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears...especially the white ones!

.H - Hometown: I am a Lehitian from Lehi, Ut.

I - Indulgence(s): Hot rock massages!

J - January or July: July for sure!

K - Kids: No kids, but someday I will be the greatest mom in the world...can't wait!

L - Life is incomplete without: Humor, embarrassment, and gab!

M - Marriage Date: Oh please spare me!

N - Number of Siblings: 1 older sister, and 5 little brothers; Wynter, J.K., Heber, Bradley, James, and Hayden.

O - Oranges or Apples: I ate both today and I refuse to compare the two! It's a tie!

P - Phobias or Fears: I am so scared of most animals...bring on the spiders, but keep the cat's and dogs away!

Q - Quotes: "I am never going to die, because Heaven doesn't want me and Hell's afraid I will take over"- My Mama

S - Season: Spring, and Fall!

T - Tag Three Friends: Natalie Colby, Zach, & Mark Nott

U- Unknown fact about me: I watched a guy die in a shower, and I saved a guy from a heart attack! I also helped the church film alternate endings for an upcoming film about Emma Smith. I am a terrific roller skater! I also went on a date with a midget, and an Albino in one week!

V - Very favorite store: Pier 1 Imports.

W - Worst habit: Staying up way too late, talking on the phone with Becky!

X - X-ray or Ultrasound: Well since I work for Orthopedic Surgeons, and they do X-ray's... I will pick that...JOB SECURITY!

Y - Your favorite food: Anything that is made with love at home!

Z - Zodiac: Leo...grrrr!

DANCING QUEEN!

2008-03-15T22:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from my dance recital!

I WASN'T TAGGED!

2008-03-13T21:09:00.000-07:00

Well all of my friends got tagged except me, so I decided to tag myself!

Where were you born? American Fork, UT

Middle name: It should be May...My family has called me Hayley May ever since I can remember!

Nicknames: Most people are lazy and call me "Hay". In Jr. High I had the nickname of Punky. I have also been called Yelyah, Helyah, and Hayley Mayley....

Are you taller than your mother or father? I am definitely taller than both of them, but my brothers are finally passing me up.

Do you cry often during movies? Well I just went to "I am Legend", and I totally cried and screamed in the movie!

Favorite color: Orange....I have orange Rachael Ray pans, orange dishes, orange pillows, orange tea kettle, and much much more! I even have an orange can opener! What can I say I love orange! Orange you glad I love this color?...okay that was lame!

Favorite foods: I am currently on a diet from all my favorite foods! I have been off sugar and beef for almost a week now. But I would have to say that cinnamon bears, ice cream sandwiches, hamburgers, and sushi are my favorites!

Favorite beverage: Definitely Diet Dr. Pepper! Right now I have been off it for 2 weeks, and I am really only drinking water!

Favorite cold cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats, or Special K with Berries!

Favorite smells:Right after it rains, fresh morning cold air when you just climbed out of your tent, Victoria Secret Body, CK one, Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, and a good smelling man!

Favorite time of day: I love when you are laying in bed in the morning, and you realize it's way too early to get up...so you just cuddle with your covers!

Favorite make-up products? I love eyeshadow by Mac, and also Bed head's After party!

How many pillows do you sleep with? I have 8 pillows on my bed and I sleep with about 5 of them.

Do you play an instrument? yes!

Have you ever been skinny dipping? A couple of times! One was with some of my friends at Lake Powell...it was hilarious! We went at night, and I think we hurried and got out when someone thought they felt a fish go through their legs.

Did you do any sports in High School? I am not athletic! I did attempt track though.

What was the last movie you saw in the theater? I just saw "I am Legend" on Tuesday with my friend Chris...he was making fun of my screaming the whole time!

What is your favorite article of clothing? I have a pair of white Capri's with black flowers scattered on them that I adore! I also have my Garfield night shirt which is going to be made into a quilt soon. I also love Vanity jeans! I also have a necklace fetish...I have necklaces from all around the world!

What is your dream vacation? Aruba baby! But...when I retire I am going on an around the world cruise....I am currently putting away 17% into retirement to make this happen!

If you could be an animal, what would you be? I would be a crock, so I could wrestle with men with Australian accents!

What is your favorite "me- time" activity? It would probably be gym time, because it gets all my stress out!

Favorite TV shows: Desperate Housewives, and 24. I never watch T.V. besides this!

What is one of your weaknesses? I bite my nails, I over analyze everything, I can't beat anyone in a game of chess, and whenever I go home I make my brothers sing and make up songs with me!

What do you fix for dinner when there's nothing to fix? if there is nothing to fix...it's all about the Dan's Deal at Del Taco for $1.99!

If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? I would chose the 50's, so I could wear a poodle skirt and see Elvis!

What is the emotion you feel the most? blessed!

Do you consider yourself outgoing? I am really outgoing if I feel totally comfortable, but if I am even a little bit insecure I get a little shy.

What is something you are constantly working on? Dr. Colledges impairment rating report!

Any hidden talents? For some odd reason I have a knack for calming teenagers down.

What is a word or phrase you overuse? I always say "ya know what I mean", and I am always pulling out fake "studies have proven" facts on my brothers. They used to believe me but now they caught on, and are trying to pull them on me.

What was the greatest thing that happened to you this past year? Becoming an Aunt!

What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Having my brother Heber leave on a mission. I lost my best friend, my mover, and my country dancing partner all in one shot!

The best piece of advice you learned this past year? I actually got it from a Michael Buble song called "Lost". I listened to that song, and literally felt God talking to me in the chorus.

Anyhow I am not tagging anyone because no one tagged me!

BOTTLED WATER WARS!

2008-03-13T19:36:00.000-07:00

Today I woke up and took a Fiji water out of my mini fridge in my room. I love Fiji water! The bottle looks like paradise, the water is crisp, and if you close your eyes while drinking it, it almost feels like you are in Fiji.

This afternoon I also had a bottle of Arrowhead water. I hate Arrowhead water! It tastes like it came from the bathroom sink at a KOA camp. This bottled water reminds me of having a romantic candlelit dinner, with a homeless man, on a Tuesday night...it's just not good!

Anyhow so that is the word!

VIVA LAS VEGAS!

2008-03-10T23:52:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Becky and I headed to Vegas!

It seriously took us 20 minutes of walking down hallways to get to the pool! It was so funny because the halls just kept going and going.... But then we found it, and we were all smiles!

We then almost crushed the city!

Just Kidding we were on top of the stratosphere being silly!

What is Vegas without going to a good wig shopHayley getting fitted for wigs!

Getting ready to enjoy the "Circus, Circus"!
Becky, how did your hair get so long?This lady actually lifted herself with her mouth! Becky tried her luck with #5!

wait for it....

#5 proved it again...all luck! This orange bear was hilarious...We walked down the strip and took the Bear's hand and just waved it at people. We think we are so funny! Actually we were laughing so hard I think a couple of tears were shed!

Getting ready for "America's Superstars".
I love Tim! Becky and I were probably one of the only ones in the audience who knew Tim's songs!

Becky loves...I mean loves Elvis!

What would Vegas be without some good old buffets?
Becky kept opening fortunes cookies, and if she didn't like the fortune she would just go grab another one!Gotta love "Poly Esther's" an 80's club!
Thanks Becky for a fabulous trip!

WHAT IS THIS?

2008-03-05T18:48:00.000-08:00

This morning while walking to work I came across an unfamiliar object on the Provo river trail. I thought for a moment, and asked myself "Self, what could this strange item be?"

For a moment I thought it could be uneven bars for midgets, but then I noticed it was mighty close to the trees. Then I thought maybe it's for people who are frightened to get too close to the river, giving them them a good old hug of comfort.

I honestly don't know! Any hints?

LUCKY NUMBER 5

2008-03-04T20:35:00.000-08:00

Five has always been my lucky number. For instance I was born on August 5th, I have 5 little brothers, my best friend in high school was born on December 5th. The last hotel I stayed at also had 5 wonderful pillows on my bed, I am usually clocking out of work at 5 pm, and Thursday which is the 5th day of the week has always been my favorite day!

Well today while expressing my love for the number 5, I would like to declare to the world that it has been 5 days since I have had a sip of my beloved Diet Dr. Pepper. This is a huge accomplishment because I have drunk a 44 oz every morning for the last year before 10am. I must say that it has been hard! I have been ornery, and everyone at work is asking me if I am okay.

Anyhow so far its been wonderful! Last night I fell asleep at 10:45pm which is great, because usually I am a 2 am type of girl. Also I have a 2 Liter bottle of Diet Dr. Pepper in my fridge if anyone wants to take it off my hands!

Typing Test

2008-02-28T16:37:00.000-08:00

A Co-worker today commented on my typing skills, and I thought that I would see where I am really at! If you want to give it a go...go to www.typingtest.com! May the speed be with you!

Test #1
Net Speed:
58 WPM(words/minute)
Accuracy:
87%
Gross Speed:
66 WPM(words/minute

Test #2
Net Speed:
59 WPM(words/minute)
Accuracy:
100%
Gross Speed:
59 WPM(words/minute)
Net Speed:

Test #3
Net Speed:
62 WPM(words/minute)
Accuracy:
89%
Gross Speed:
69 WPM(words/minute)

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE!

2008-02-27T16:18:00.000-08:00

I thought I would share some thoughts, from some of my favorite women!

Oprah Winfrey's ten commandments for Success

1. Don't live your life to please others.
2. Don't depend on forces outside of yourself to get ahead.
3. Seek harmony and compassion in your business and personal life.
4. Get rid of the backstabbers-surround yourself only with people who will lift you higher.
5. Be nice.
6. Rid yourself of your addictions-whether they are food, alcohol, drugs, or behavior habits.
7. Surround yourself with people who are as smart or smarter than you.
8. If money is your motivation, forget it.
9. Never hand over your power to someone else.
10. Be persistent in pursuing your dreams.

"How noble and good everyone could be if, at the end of each day, they were to review their own behavior and weigh up the rights and wrongs....Everyone is welcome to this prescription; it costs nothing and is definitely useful. Those who don't know will have to find out bey experience that a quiet conscience gives you strength."- Anne Frank, July 6, 1944

"When you get intoa tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hand on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just eh place and time that the tide will turn." - Harriet Beecher Stowe

"If I feel depressed, I go to work. Work is always an antidote to depression." -Elanor Roosevelt

"The biggest disease today is not leprosy or cancer or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted, uncared for, deserted by everybody. The greatest evil is the lack of lkove and charity, the terrible indifference towards one's neighbor who lives at the roadside, the victim of exploitation, corruption, poverty, and disease."-Mother Teresa

THE POST OF DRAMA...WOWZERS!

2008-02-25T18:39:00.000-08:00

I would like to take a minute and blog about an undefined rule of friendship. Recently I had an experience between two friends, that I would like to get others people’s estimations on, and share my own…When is it okay to date a first-class friend’s EX?

Here is the state…A great friend of mine recently got dumped by a chap that I have zero respect for. While dating my friend he most often talked about marriage, telling the entire office(they work together) about their experiences, not to mention asking his co-worker to be the best man if they did ever tie the knot. He made sure he bought a striking bouquet of her favorite color flowers for Valentines Day, and when he kissed her he dipped her…that’s right folks I said dipped! Sounds like a pretty quixotic kind of guy right? Wrong!

While making it pretty clear that he wanted to only date her, telling her he had something very important to talk to her about in the temple, and telling her that he is saving up for a “ring”, he surreptitiously was taking out 6 girls in a matter of 3 weeks. But…our story goes on.

He called my friend and told her he wanted to take her to a, very fancy, elite, Restaurant. He goes on to tell my friend of his plans for Saturday night. He told her that he was going snowshoeing in the morning, followed by watching some movies for work, and then was in-charge of a Service project. After she took the first bite of her dinner…he
broke off their relationship telling her she was perfect, but not the girl for him.

Saturday night rolled around, and my heart-broken friend wanted to get out of the house. We decided to get pedicures, go hot-tubing, and go to an institute dance.

All-of-the-sudden who did we see at the dance? That is right “Service Project Boy”! After trying to avoid him like the plague, we ran into him in the hall. I of course couldn’t help but give him the evil eye, and my friend was sweet as pie.

While at the dance we ran into a mutual friend. We started asking questions, and she then heard of my other friend’s bad news. We then pointed out the chump who had started it all.

After the dance was over, my other friend asked my other friend to guess who she just danced with. She of course made her way over to the newly single EX, flirted up a storm, and got him to ask her to dance. After chatting on the phone with her after the dance, she informed me that she thought my friends EX was very charming, cute, and knew how to say all the right things to a girl.

Maybe it’s just me, but I would never want to be with a good friends left over’s. I think that throwing yourself at a friend’s EX is a sign of zero self confidence, selfish undertones, and lack of character. But this of course is my personal opinion. Maybe I am just off my rocker, but I would never want to hurt a friend like this. So I am seriously just curious to what everyone else thinks about this matter? When is it okay to date a friends EX?