Sugar "Plump" Fairy

That's gonna be me in the Nutracker everyone... aren't you excited to see it?! My poor, poor pas de deux partner... ("he's gonna need a crane to lift her!" - anyone who can name that movie is amazing). I am so out of shape to perform such a role, it's not even funny!

Looks like it's time to stop eating (no more candies, chips, or late night trips to sonics for a strawberry limeade), start running (cuz you all know how much I love it), and destroy my feet with pointe shoes like the good ol' days. Wish me luck! xox

QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS

Uggghhh... the frustration!!! Dear friends and family, I am currently undergoing some sort of quarter-life crisis. I'm having to make the following life decisions:

Stay in Provo? Not stay in Provo?

Move outside of Utah/United States?

Become an American citizen and renounce the country of my birth? Remain Canadian?

Work? By doing what? Some sort of administrative job because that's what I have experience in? Attempt to work in the field of dance?

Further my education by pursuing a PhD? Really? A 4-year commitment that would make me 30 by the time I'm done, severely in debt, and probably still single???

And if I choose to do the PhD route, which school? Which program? What city/state/country should I pursue my education?

As you can see, I'm having to make some major life decisions right now, and it's causing me to experience what some may call the one and only quarter-life crisis.

Heaven help me.

THIS IS IT

Yes, it's me again, the terrible blogger. Now that I'm done with my dissertation I'm gonna make a real effort to be better at this. Promise. So I just have to say that I was pleasantly surprised this evening by a film I saw in the theater. Maybe you've seen it?

All I can say is this: there will never be a musician and dancer as talented and influential as Michael Jackson. He is truly a legend. You really should see this film if you haven't yet. Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyrkcz7msfY. Enjoy! x x x

Where did the summer go???

I have been terrible... TERRIBLE at blogging this summer. I suppose it's cuz I feel like there isn't as much exciting stuff to report now that I'm back in the states and can update you all face to face, but my apologies for not being better. This summer really has been so much fun, despite the fact that I've been highly stressed about completing my dissertation. Let me give you a brief recap...

I got to visit my sister Yolanda in Pasadena, California with my parents and two brothers. We went to the Arts Center where my bro-in-law is going to grad school. This is my family being thespians...

I went to the Huntington Botanical Gardens while in Cali and it was pretty amazing. This is the Japanese garden section.

Went tubing with my bros, Jon and Ben at Jordanelle.

Watched fireworks for Steel Days with my dear friends and significant others...

Threw a successful bachelorette party with Ann for Kris.

Went 4-wheeling up by Fish Lake.

Found myself a very sweet bf.

Turned 25 years old and had the best surprise birthday party ever!!! Thanks Jon!

Went fly fishing for the first time!

These are just a few of the things I got to do this summer, and it really was so much fun! I can't believe it's over, but I look forward to some Fall adventures!

God Bless America!

Ok, so this photo is somewhat deceiving because I spent the 4th of July in Kaysville, UT, but my Independence Day was equally, if not more exciting than what is being portrayed here! The day started off with a bam by rolling out of bed, running up to Center Street in attempts to catch Lani and Elias in the pre-parade, and blacking out on the side of the road only to then experience the most excruciating cramps I have ever felt in my life! It was absolutely horrifying, but hey! What a way to start Independence Day!

The evening of the 4th was the best part because I drove to Kaysville to meet up with my friend Sam and his family. We had one of the most delicious BBQs I've ever had and went to see the Kaysville fireworks after. Nothing beats listening to Celine Dion sing "God Bless America!" whilst snuggling up to watch fireworks!

I realize I am a Canadian citizen and have been living in England for the past year but all I can say is... I love America!!!

O Canada!!!

As the only member of my family that has remained loyal to our Motherland, I would like to pay tribute by posting the Canadian anthem lyrics.

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Time for privacy!

Well, I've decided to no longer have my blog accessible to the world, which may or may not change. I just feel as though I don't have to be as discreet about my thoughts and feelings if I can be certain that not just anyone can read them. It's called self-preservation and protection people... Oh, and it also allows me to no longer be potentially vulnerable to people I may not particularly fancy. That's all.