Car Update

After a day of agonizing over my car, I am proud and extremely happy to say that I have my car back. I am so appreciative of all those who helped me through my time of trial- especially Debi Moosman who came and got me at 6:00 a.m. to take me to work. Can I just say how much I love this ward and the wonderful friends I have?! I feel so emotional right now. I hope my worries will now dissipate. LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Help in Time of Trouble

I HAVE THE BEST WARD EVER! Today, I got in my car and drove to Church just like I do on any given Sunday. When Church was over, my car wouldn't start. I tried a few times and nothing. I could turn the key part way and it would give me the "ding" sounds that tell me my seatbelt isn't on. When I tried to push in the clutch and brake to actually get the car started, nothing. I started walking back into the Church when I ran into Brother Tandiman who came to look under the hood. Within 5 minutes, the Moosmans and Mehrs pull up and try to jump start my car. When that didn't work, they push started it.

The Moosmans followed me to Auto Zone (thank goodness they just barely built one by us) where they tested my battery and alternator, but found it to be okay. After we dropped off her husband at home so he could go home teaching, Debi followed me all the way to my dealership in Sandy where we couldn't get in because everything was chained up. We were thinking we could just leave my car there and put my key in a drop box, but I guess not.

To make a long story shorter, Debi had me follow her to her brother-in-law's house where he could take it to work tomorrow to find out what is wrong with it. Debi is also coming to pick me up at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow so I can get to work. My heart is so full of love for my wonderful neighbors. I feel like I give them so little and they give me so much in return. I feel awful that people are having to move around their schedules to help me, but I hope they know that by being there for me, they have touched my heart and shown me what it is to be Christlike. Because of their example, I want to become a better member of the Church.

I will update my situation tomorrow. Hopefully things will be on track and my car will be back in my possession. Thank you everyone who has ever shown kindness to me. I will never forget it.

Background Change

Okay, so I've changed my background once again to what I'd like to think is prettier. I'm still not liking the post title color I have chosen though, but I can't find one that seems to fit the blue text. And I like the blue text. Please send me suggestions on a better color. It's driving me crazy!

Also, does anyone remember how to change the color of my playlist box at the bottom. I don't think this purple color works.

Free At Last! Free At Last!

Shout HOORAY everyone! I have just come home from my last Gifted and Talented endorsement class! It has taken me a year and a half plus countless hours of work on 3 separate practicums (minimum of 45 hours each), but I have done it. I have to wait until my grade posts and then fill out a cutesy form so I can be official with the state of Utah, but I'M DONE!!! I just had to let that out! Now maybe I'll have more time for blogging. Maybe I'll even change my background again tonight. The possibilities are endless...

Winter Scenes

I have finally decided to change my background to a more appropriate season. I have to vent though at the lack of winter scenes to choose from on "The Cutest Blog on the Block"! It says there aren't any available when I press winter and so few are actually generic winter. I didn't want to do just Christmas backgrounds because I want to have this up a little longer. As you can see, the green on my snowball-throwing people is just tacky. I would change the color of their green clothes to something more appropriate, but I don't think I know how (if it's possible). Anyway, if anyone knows of some other way cute backgrounds suitable for winter, let me know. I'm open to suggestions.

A Teen Dream Come True!

Oh my gosh! I am in such a state of excitement and am just drooling over these pictures I am going to show you! I mentioned in an earlier blog that I got tickets to go to the New Kids on the Block concert and I went last night! So many things I didn't expect happened. First of all, our seats were in the 51st row on the floor so we had good seats. Secondly, no major tall people were in front of me so I could see the whole time. Third, I remembered to bring my camera (which has awesome zoom) therefore I could take totally awesome pictures! And here is the exciting part: THEY CHOSE MY ROW AND THE ROWS IN BACK OF US TO GATHER AROUND THE ROTATING STAGE TO SEE NKOTB UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL! I am putting in the major close-up shots of the hottie boys that I was able to get. Oh, and for all of you American Idol fans out there, I was not far from DAVID ARCHULETA!!! I am including one picture of him (the only one I took) in this blog. So drool, it is totally cool! I will never forget this concert-especially since I am seeing my dream fulfilled. If you want to see all of my pictures, come see me or have me come visit you. I will bring my camera. These are just a sample of what I took!

Natasha Bedingfield was the opener!

After 15 years, the New Kids are back!

Jordan Knight

Jonathan Knight

Joey McIntyre

Donnie Wahlberg (yes, Mark Wahlberg's brother)

Danny Wood

"I'll Be Loving You Forever"

David Archuleta in the flesh!

Me, Sommer, Angela, Kathy

Before I end what might seem to you the most pathetic blog, I have to say that Sommer (who was never really a fan as a teenager) got her kicks out of seeing the rest of us act crazy. We had the best time ever!

Tagged-Seven Random Things...

I'm not sure how to do the link thing, but Kristin tagged me so I'll do my best.

Seven Random Things About Me:

1. I am a HUGE fan of Broadway musicals and would like to do some community theater someday.

2. I am in love with Ioan Gruffudd-you know, "Mr. Fantastic" from "The Fantastic Four"! Not many people know he's a Brit (and married), but I can still dream.

3. I often pretend to sing to an imaginary audience when I'm alone at home. I just put in my CDs including my karaoke ones, and belt it out.

4. My favorite ice cream flavors are strawberry and Swiss Milk Chocolate (which you can find at one of my favorite places: Leatherby's)!

5. I can say the alphabet backwards fast. Try to test me on it sometime.

6. I love FRANCE. Many people think they are rude people (and some are), but I've had nothing but good experiences with the people I met in France.

7. My favorite food is potatoes without the skins. I realize that the skins are the most nutritious part, but I think they taste yucky.

And there you have it. Now for the 7 people I tag:

1. Ashley Egbert (it will help me know more about you)!

2. Kelli Eisenhart

3. Ane Genessy

4. Emily Sorenson

5. Katie Pugh

6. Melanie Perschon (you haven't updated in awhile)

7. Jordan Furness

Happy blogging!