Bad Drivers

HOW CAN THEY IMPROVE THE NEW FORD TRUCK OR CAR?

--Put a CHEVY engine in it!

OK, I'm thinking that after almost getting hit by like 4 different drivers in the past week it is a sign that I needed to blog about it. I swear some people should just not be allowed to drive. No offense to anyone reading this if you are a bad driver. But then again, no one thinks that they themselves are bad drivers, which is another issue in it of itself. Anyways, it all started when I was going to see my cousin Dallas in his Jr. high play. I drove up there with my cousin Mallory and her boyfriend Tyler. We were getting on the on-ramp by Thanksgiving Point and if you are familiar with that on-ramp it is two lanes that eventually merge into one. So, we were turning left to hop on the freeway and a big Ford truck was getting on the on-ramp as well. For some reason Mr. trucker man thought it was a good idea to take his turn SUPER wide and at 65 mph. When I say super wide I mean so wide he was 2 inches away from the side of my door. I just thought to myself, "Umm hi? Hello? Sorry we got in your way Mr. Ford."

As a side note, CHEVY'S are so much cooler than Fords. I mean that is a sweet ride! Just throwin' that out there. Now, if this Mr. Ford man was driving a Chevy and took the turn a little too wide, I wouldn't have cared really. I would have said, "OK Mr. Chevy come on over, take all the space you need. We wouldn't want to scratch that pretty truck of yours." Haha okay, okay, I wouldn't really say that but that would be funny if I did! No offense to those of you who like Ford trucks. :) Anywhos, that was my first experience of about getting hit.

The second experience was the other day I was driving to the store, minding my business, yada, yada, yada next thing I know this guy in a little Honda just starts comin' over into my lane. Of course I lay on the horn and it takes him about 8 seconds (8 seconds too long) to even realize I am honking and that he is getting close to my car. Come on buddy! Let's open your eyes a little bit and look a little more carefully. I mean I know it's hard to see my big black Jeep but I mean let's be real you're probably not a good driver in the first place. Sorry! The best part of this whole thing was that when I passed him his arms were stiff as a board and his hands were clinched so tight around the steering wheel. Obviously I was going to give him the stare down after he tried to pull a Jeff Gordon on me, but I couldn't help but laugh when I saw how scared he looked. Poor guy. Good times though! :) So those were some of my fun driving experiences this week. I'm sure you all can relate and hopefully it makes you laugh a little bit :)

Random Thought for the Day:

My home teachers just came by for their monthly visit and their message hit me really hard today. Their message was on President Uchtdorf's article in this months Ensign. It is about looking at the glass half full. Sometimes when you are struggling it is easier to see the negative side of things rather than the positive. So, I would challenge all of you readers to try to look for the positive things in life, whether that be in a friend, a spouse, a situation, etc. I promise that if you do you will be happier! There are so many wonderful, good things in this world that we might overlook if we are looking at the glass half empty. :)

A New Beginning!

So, a lot of my family members all have their own blogs. Of course they are married and some have kids and what not, but I thought to myself, "Hey, people are always asking what is going on in my life so why don't I start a blog?" I know that I don't fit the stereotypical blogger in my family, being that I am still single, but hey I figure since I am not the best at keeping a journal a blog might be a better way to remember my experiences in life. So here I am, venturing out into cyberspace to share my story with the world. OK, maybe not the world, but to those who are interested in what I am doing.

I thought I would start out with a little background info about myself, for those of you who might not know what kind of mischief I am up to these days. For starters, I am in my second year at BYU down in Provo. I really like it here. I had a bit of a rough first year, but hey who doesn't? I mean, you really have to step up your game in college. This is the big leagues people, and for me, it took a swift kick in the butt to step up my game. I am still learning a lot and still adjusting, but I know eventually I will get to the place I want to be. I really do love BYU. I love being out on my own and experiencing the "grown up" world (even though I still call mom and dad for help all the time ;) ) It is fun being an adult sometimes. Other times I still wish I was back in kindergarten coloring and learning how to read. Although I must say that I am still learning to read in college. Is that weird? I swear I didn't learn the "college" vocabulary in high school. BYU especially has its very own vocabulary and let me tell you, it is not easy. College is hard! I mean really hard! I think I'll need a few more swift kicks in the butt, but college wouldn't be the same without them. :)

I am living with some girls I met last year in the dorms. My room roommate Bailee, whom I just absolutely love to death, was on my floor last year and we met an instantly became best friends. We always joke that we are each others opposite twin. Meaning, we are exactly the same except I am the blond haired blue eyed twin and she is the dark haired brown eyed twin. It is great! She is such a sweet girl, and for those of you who know her, you would all concur with that statement. My other roommates names are Erin, Brooke, Caitlin, and Maria. Maria is new this semester and she is super cool. As for the

other three, what can I say. They crack me up! Probably some of the funniest girls you will ever meet. If you ever come to our apartment I guarantee you will leave laughing your head off because we are all so crazy. It's a good time! Really, it is!

Besides going to school and doing the whole college thing, I get the privelage to nanny my sweet nephew Kaden. He is the sweetest little boy in the whole world and I love seeing him as often as I do. I usually watch him for a couple hours twice a week while my sister-in-law Alise goes to school. Kaden and I have so much fun together. Yes, I know he is only 4 months old and all he does is eat and sleep, but when he is awake for play time it is a party! He is so cute, as you can see by his picture, and I am so grateful to Chris and Alise for letting me take care of him during the week. I love being an aunt and I love our little Kader Bug!

Well, I think that about sums it up for me right at the moment. If I think of anything else I will be sure to post it on here. After all that is what this blog is for isn't it? :)

Random thought for the day:

Take 15 minutes out of your crazy, busy days and just go outside in the sunshine and enjoy the beauty of nature. I promise it will help you relax and you will feel so much better after!

Just to make you laugh, check out this video!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/223362/saturday-night-live-snl-digital-short-zach-looks-for-a-new-assistant