Half-Birthday

Today is my half-birthday. I was so excited when I woke up this morning to realize that May is only 6 months away. I love that month for so many different reasons. However, I wasn't so excited to realize that in 6 months, I'm going to be 22. Ew. I'm not ready to be that old. In fact, I want to stay 21 forever. I love the respect I get from people when I say I'm 21. Although this summer, a kid at the pool thought I was 17. That was a huge slap in the face. But then again, what 21-year-old goes to a public pool every day of their summer?

As a half-birthday present to myself, earlier this week I bought P90X. For those of you who don't know what P90X is, then you definitely haven't been keeping on infomercials. Google it. You only do it for 90 days, so if anyone wants to borrow it when I'm done, I would be more than happy to share it with you.

Anxiously Engaged

As my Facebook status on Monday stated, "A guy I went out with 3 weeks ago is now engaged. Another reason why I love BYU-Idaho." Well, you asked for the story, so here it is. The name has been changed to protect the innocent.

This young gentleman was a family home evening brother of mine. He was just fresh off his mission and was eager to find a wife this semester. He was a huge lover of the whole Mormon dating thing. In fact, he told me that he plans on finding "her" this semester. Wow, did I mention that the semesters at BYU-Idaho are only 13 weeks? He had to move quick to find her. The boy, we'll call him Dan, went out with a different girl at least 3 times a day. However, his definition of a date was a little askew. Stadium singing, walking a girl home from church, free salsa dancing on Friday nights, ward activities, etc..... that's what he thought a date was. So did you get the common denominator in the above mentioned activities? He never actually spent money on his so-called "dates".

I knew he liked me from the minute I said I love Harry Potter. I'm not saying that to sound conceited, I'm just stating the facts. Anyway, we went out once. But he pursued me for the following three weekends, I turned him down, because I knew it wasn't going to go anywhere.

He broke 2 out of my 3 musts:
1- Must have good teeth.
2- Must wear good jeans.
3- Must have natural hair color.

Luckily he had natural hair color, but the other two were lacking. One night at FHE he told me that he had decided what he wanted in his future wife: She had to be a returned missionary, she had to be older than him, and she couldn't be too funny.
After he told me those qualifications I was ecstatic! No longer did I have to worry about being asked out by this kid. I clearly did not meet any of those qualifications. After he decided on those things, he immediately found "the one" they've been dating for 3 weeks and are now engaged. I'm so happy for them, and I'm so happy that his long 8-week search of finding "the one" finally has a happy ending.

Of course he proposed to her one night on a whim. He was at the temple (of course) and just felt it was right. So he picked her up and took her to the temple (of course) and proposed to her in the car (of course). He didn't have a ring (of course) and didn't ask her dad (of course). I think everyone that has ever been engaged at BYU-Idaho gets engaged at the temple. Actually, I think it might be one of the rules in the Honor Code. I'll have to look it up.

Moral of this story: How can you want to marry someone after knowing them for only 3 weeks? Everything is still fake. You'll do anything to impress the person you're dating. The flaws don't come out until at least the 4th week. I hope their marriage lasts as long as their courtship.

Words from the Wise

I work for University Communications as a writer. I think most of you knew that. Anyway, my office is right next to President Clark's office and all his associates. So basically, I rub elbows with the big leaguers all the time. One of the Vice Presidents always comes into our office and always gives dating advice. Today, he chose me. Let me just give you background on this man. He was a former football coach for just about every college in Utah. So, when he talks to you, you feel like you're in a team huddle right before a big game. He talks to you, not with you. That's why I like him. 

"Are you married?" He asked. 

"No"

"Why not?" 

"Because no one has asked me." 

"Well what are you doing to find a husband?"

"Um, going to school?"

I was so nervous at this point. He has like no expression on his face when you reply to his answers. So I had no clue what he was thinking. 

"Where are you from?" He asked. 

"Pleasant Grove, Utah. Do you know where that is?"

"Oh yes, I know where that is. You're from Utah County. You see, you Utah County folk are hard to please because you're spoiled." 

"Spoiled?" I asked. 

"Yeah, you all have way too high of expectations," he replied. 

He then asked me if I would ever marry someone from Idaho. I laughed because I make fun of Idaho ALL the time. 

He said, "Lynsey, I have had inspiration. You're going to marry someone from Idaho, I just know it, and he's going to be from Malta, Idaho." 

"Where's Malta?" I asked. 

"It's in the sticks- the middle of nowhere," he answered. 

He then told me that I need to start noticing boys more when they enter a room. He told me that I need to bat my eyelashes, and flirt. He said, the eyes are the most important thing, in fact that's how he fell in love with his wife. 

So moral of this story. I got dating advice from a 70-year-old man today. By the way, I looked up the population of Malta, Idaho. There are 177 people that live there, 7 of which are boys that go to BYU-Idaho. 

Cat the Human

I have like four people that I really want to blog about. But this one is the winner. Of course, she's from my English class. There are so many good souls in that class. I could give you a story about EVERY single one of them. In fact, I probably will... one of these days. Mary, the engaged one... I'll tell you about her soon.

I sit next to a girl named Cat, short for Catherine. And guess what, she LOVES cats. Ironic right? Cat meets all of the qualifications of what the typical female English major is (Scroll down to on my previous posts to see what the qualifications are). I love talking to her because she's genuinely intriguing. She loves to talk, and I love to listen. I don't even think she knows what my name is. I don't even know if she likes me, but I do know she loves to talk. Thanks to Cat, I now know everything about Lord of the Rings. Actually, I probably know more than I should. I guess now I don't need to see the movies.

When I came into class on Tuesday, I asked Cat how her weekend was, her answer was completely unexpected: "I spent 10 consecutive hours at the local animal shelter petting Sassy." She refers to "Sassy" like I know who it is. Actually, she refers to just about everyone or thing in her life as if I know who they are. Instead of specifying that "Nathan" is her brother, she just says "Nathan".  "Who's Sassy" I asked her. "It's the cat I visit each week," she replied. She then proceeded to tell me that she plans on adopting Sassy when she gets home from her mission in three years. Cat (the human), is going straight to heaven for spending her whole weekend petting a cat. But this wasn't just any cat, it was Sassy the cat.

I really can't even remember the last time I gave attention to my cat. Nope, drawing a blank. She then told me all about the funny things that Sassy did during her 10 hour visit. I wish I could tell you all the things she told me, but I actually tuned her out, and I honestly can't recall the rest of the conversation. I didn't tune her out because I'm a brat, I tuned her out because I was trying to fathom how it is possible for someone to sit in an animal shelter petting just one cat, for 10 hours. I can't even watch tv or Facebook for that long.

Remember When?

I'm sorry for the post overload lately. But, I am finding more and more things to blog about. I hope you're not tired of me.

So today at work randomly a girl and I started talking about our first e-mail address. I was so excited when my parents let me get my own account. I took a few days to think about what I would have as my new identity. It had to be good because it would be what defined me for the next 6 years or so. (I didn't know at the time that it was possible to have more than e-mail account.)

Finally it came to me... Gapgirl. Catchy right? I was in 6th grade, I loved Gap Kids, and by having the name "Gap" in my e-mail address, I was bound to be more popular. My dad and I sat at the computer trying to create my new aol account, but unfortunately, some other 12-year-old had "Gapgirl" as their e-mail address too. What?! How could someone beat me to it. I thought I was so clever. In fact there were like a million other Gapgirls. My dad, the genius he is suggested to me "Gaplynsey" I fell in love immediately. I would now be know to the aol world as Gaplynsey@aol.com. I was so happy. Gap just defined who I was. My closet was full then (and now) of Gap clothes, bright colors, and the infamous, Gap Athletic sweatshirt. What little kid didn't have one of those sweatshirts? I loved my purple Gap Athletic so much, In fact, I had it up until 2 years ago. I just couldn't ever part with that thing.

Back to the point of the post... You know in Relief Society when they pass around some type of paper on a clipboard, and you're supposed to sign up for something, and then they ask you for your e-mail address? I love going through the list and seeing everyone else's addresses. Some are professional, and some you know are from when they were 12. By the time I was in 10th grade I was morbidly embarrassed to write "Gaplynsey@aol.com" on a sign-up sheet, or anything for that matter. So I created my second e-mail address which is just as awful as the first... lynseylouhoo@hotmail.com. I thought it was so grown-up sounding.

Finally my freshman year, I created a professional address. lynsey.leiter@gmail.com. It's been 4 years with that thing, and I use it religiously. I'm no longer embarrassed to write down my address on anything. I'm proud to be lynsey.leiter.

The thing is, when you're 12, your address had to be something describing you. My young friend Sidney, she's a young one... hers is afcheerleader. I love it, because when she gets older, she'll realize how funny it is. (SID! Don't get offended. Keep it! Don't change it. You're young, so it's ok to have) Then there was my neighbor greg, his was like afbskballstud. Chelsea, she had like a million, hers was qtpie89 (Putting the year of your birth is so clever and makes the address unique.) Dancergurl (girl is always spelled incorrect.) My favorite from all my friends was, Boycrazzzy (Again, the spelling issue.)

Post Challenge: I am challenging all my readers to comment on this and tell me your first e-mail address. loves.

Oh dear...

Tonight I went and saw the movie 500 Days of Summer. Which by the way... it's the best movie EVER. You might think I'm exaggerating, but I'm not. It's really that of a movie. Redbox it.

 Before the movie started, I went into the ladies room at the theater. When I arrived at the bathroom, I noticed there was a stall door that was open with a man standing with his back turned, emptying his bladder.
I gasped, and thought, "Oh crap, did I seriously just walk into the boys bathroom? I'm so embarrassed!"
So I ran out of the bathroom and looked at the sign on the door to see which gender it was for. Well, it turns out, I had gone into the correct bathroom. There was a man in the girls bathroom!! I didn't want to go back into the bathroom and make him feel dumb, so I politely waited outside until he was done. He came out finally, and was extremely embarrassed. And you want to know something else, he's in my 7:45 class on Monday. Talk about embarrassing.

Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

While I was putting on my coat before leaving the Temple this morning, I noticed the man who checks your recommend before you can go into the Temple. He looked so familiar, but I couldn't figure out where he was from. Then it came to me, he was the egg farmer/preacher on Napoleon Dynamite. Sorry the picture is kind of small... but you know which one I'm talking about. He marries Kip and LaFawnduh at the end.

So I asked my roommate, "Hey isn't that the guy from Napoleon Dynamite, the egg guy?" And my roommate agreed with me that it was him. So I asked her if I should say anything. She told me it would be fine if I did. So I left the coat closet and proceeded to walk to the desk he was standing at. Now let me remind you, the Temple in Rexburg is ALWAYS busy, so the foyer/waiting room was packed with people waiting to get into the baptistry.

As I pleasantly approached the man, I kindly asked him, "Excuse me, but are you in Napoleon Dynamite?" Little did I know the man was really deaf. "What?" he asked. "Are you in the movie Napoleon Dynamite?" I said a little louder than the previous time. "Napo what?" He questioned. "ARE YOU IN THE MOVIE NAPOLEON DYNAMITE?" I nearly screamed. The man was so old and so deaf, I have never felt so stupid. Everyone in the foyer was looking at me, and probably thinking, "Who is the crazy girl asking the poor temple worker if he's a celebrity?" It was completely inappropriate of me to ask the temple worker that question. My salvation is probably on the line. Oh and by the way, his answer to the question: "No, I'm not in any movies."

I kindly thanked him for his time, although he couldn't hear me. I left the temple quickly. Although I kind of think he was lying. Because he looked exactly like the guy from Napoleon Dynamite. He probably just didn't want me to ask him for his autograph, because that would be extremely inappropriate inside the temple.

An English Confessional

You know I love blogging about my English class. The professor told us to write down a sin we had committed on a piece of paper, we then were required to turn it in anonymously. The girl sitting next to me, she's the one who always wears her Young Women's Medallion- she leaned over to me and said, "Um, this doesn't seem relevant for me, I've already confessed all my sins." She wasn't joking. The girl was so serious. I thought to myself, "Really, this girl hasn't committed a sin all day? I'm sure she's lying. Because if all her sins had been confessed, I'm sure she would be translated by now." We're all sinners. Yes, we repent of our sins. But I don't think it's possible for someone to have a perfectly clean slate, like she was claiming.

The minute she confessed to me about how perfect she was, I realized, this is blog worthy. So I wrote down her little phrase in my commonplace book. If only she knew she would be the topic of November 5.

Meet me at the Crossroads

Do you know what song I have had stuck in my head all day?... "Crossroads" Remember that song from circa 1995 by Bone Thugs- n-Harmony?

Bone Thugs

Click on the link to bring back some memories from 6th grade. I have no clue how this song came into my head, but I just giggled to myself while I was singing it in my head. The memories of sitting in the basement with my brothers listening to this. We thought we were so hard because our mom didn't know we were listening to rap. I've always been a closet rap listener. In fact, if you were to go through my itunes library, you would be really surprised by the stuff I have in it. I love rap, especially lil' Wayne, which btw r.i.p. he's going to jail. Maybe, I'll dedicate this post to him, "See you at the crossroads, Lil' Wayne."

New Moon...

I know I'm really going to regret pushing the "Publish Post" button after I write this little paragraph. But, as much as I hate Stephenie Meyer, and her terrible way of writing... I'm kind of excited for New Moon. Actually I'm just really excited to hear the music on the movie. Whoever picked the songs for the movie is really great. Now, let me emphasize, I'm not going to dress up at midnight as Bella to go see the movie. I'll probably go with my mom, because she'll pay. We'll most likely go a few weeks after the show comes out, probably on a spur-of-the-moment decision to a matinee, where the movie is only $5.50.

Let me also repeat. I hate Stephenie Meyer. I don't know how it's possible for an author to write as quickly as she does. I can't stand the awkward sexual tension between Bella and Edward, and I really can't stand Bella's constant complaining. My gosh she's obnoxious.

Also, I hate that Mormon culture is OBSESSED with Twilight. This summer I went to the pool daily. While I was there, I noticed every Mormon mom, in their modest Shade swimsuit reading Twilight. It's really weird how obsessed with Edward these adult women are. He's a fictitious character, yet they all think he's real. I guess they don't like their husbands, because on the back of their trendy minivans, they all have stickers that say, "Bite me" or "Edward is hot" or other cliche' garb.

Breaking up is hard to do

My roommate was dating our fhe brother for like 48 hours. Which btw, dating in the fhe family is like peeing in the pool. It's a HUGE no-no. After being together for like two days, they broke up. So typical in Rexburg. I mean the first time you even meet a boy up here, you're already being evaluated for time and all eternity.

So, I decided to make a list of the most cliche' things that are said when breaking up. Ready?

1- "You made me a better person"

2- "I really think we're better as friends."

3- "It's not you, it's me."

4- "It's not the right time in my life."

5- "The semester is ending soon, so I don't want to get committed because I'm leaving."

6- "I'm afraid of commitment."

7- "I'm not looking for anything serious."

8- "Maybe in the future."

9- "I just didn't feel the spark."

So after the boy says one of those cliche' things, my favorite is, "You made me a better person", you come home to your roommates and whip out the ol' tub of ice cream.... now here's a list of the cliche' things the roommates say to you for comfort. Ready?

1- "You can do sooooo much better."

2- "You're way too good for him."

3- "There's plenty more fish in the sea."

4- "He's stupid."

5- "Boys are soooo dumb."

6- "Let's all eat ice cream and talk about how dumb boys are."

7- "Just give it time, he'll come back."

8- "Let's make him jealous."

9- "Let's watch a sad chick-flick like Charley!"

10- "He's just not your Mr. Darcy."

11- "He'll eventually come to his senses."

Of course when your roommates say all those words of "comfort" to you, you feel better, and comforted, but we all know that none of those things are true. He won't come to his senses, you're not way too good for him, in fact you were really good together, and last week when you were with him, your roommates couldn't shut up about how adorable and cute you guys are.

Moral of the post:like the Allstate commercial says, "Breaking up is hard to do."

H8 Halloween

I think the only good thing about Halloween is I can now listen to Christmas music without feeling guilty. Don't worry, I've already got my Christmas playlist made... Mariah Carey and Karen Carpenter really know how to bring the Christmas spirit.

I don't know which holiday is worse: Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, or New Years Day.

For Short...

My name is Lynsey, like you all know. I love being called "Lyns". When people refer to me as Lyns, I feel as if our relationship has just been boost to the next level. Although, there is a kid in one of my classes who has referred to me as Lyns since the first day we met... which is not alright. You can only call me Lyns when we're on a laugh-out-loud level with each other. Meaning: we laugh-out-loud together, share common interests, etc. But this kid in my class is not on that level with me.. at all. He calls me Lyns all the time like we're best friends, and it drives me crazy. I cringe now every time I hear someone call my Lyns... thanks to him.

Trendy?

Remember when the iPhone was first introduced about two and a half years ago? Hardly anyone had one, mostly just businessmen. But now, two and a half years later, EVERYONE has one. Myself included. I really don't know why I have one, other than the fact that it's really trendy. I like to keep up with the latest trends, especially if it has an apple logo on it. The iPhones have been on sale since the summer. "Every pocket can have one for $99" Yeah, I quickly jumped on the wagon when I found out that's how cheap they were. But I forgot the small catch.... it's $80.00 a month. A MONTH?!! I'm paying $80 a month for a super trendy status symbol? Does that even sound right? I am starting to come to my senses. Mom, don't say I told you so. I know you're right. I'm wrong.

Before July I had a semi-cool phone. Actually it was a chocolate, not cool. My parents were paying my cellphone bill, I was with Verizon, I never had dropped calls, I could talk/text as much as I wanted, etc. Life was goood. But one day, on a whim, I realized I needed to up my social status, so I invested in an iPhone. Now, my parents don't pay my bill, I have limited, very limited minutes, and 1500 texts, which I don't use, because no one ever texts me, Rexburg doesn't have a 3G network, so I hardly ever use the internet, my calls are always dropped. AT&T sucks, and I think everyone that has an iPhone can admit that.

So what's the moral of this post, sometimes sticking to the status quo isn't always the right thing to do.

PS- Do you notice that people who do have iPhones always have to specify that their phone is an iPhone. No longer do you say, "Oh, my phone is ringing." You say, "Oh, my iPhone is ringing." Or this one is my favorite, on Facebook people put as their status, "I JUST GOT AN IPHONE!! EEEEKKKKK" Or, "Ah, you guys, you're going to have to reach me on Facebook this weekend, my iPhone is broken."

Apple, you are a genius. You have now changed the way people refer to their phones.

Crippled...

Hey guys! Do you want to know why I'm wearing both a walking boot and crutches? Because I have a stress fracture on my foot. Yeah, I know we're both thinking the same thing... "What? All that garb for a little stress fracture?" I thought the same thing. In fact, I told the doctor it really wasn't necessary for all this, but he insisted that I have them both so that my foot can get healed. I've been doing a lot of running lately, so naturally this was bound to happen. The part that is fractured is on the edge of my foot, where all the stress from walking occurs, so it will never get better if I don't cradle it with a boot, and rest it with crutches.

All my life I've kind of wanted something like this to happen to me. My family can attest to the fact that I've always wanted a hot pink cast. In fact, I used to jump halfway off the stairs trying to break my arm. Ever since I saw the attention that Abby Swenson got in first grade when she broke her arm, or foot (can't remember?) or when Chelsea Mott broke her arm, (actually I was the one who broke her arm, long story. I don't want to talk about). Anyway, these two gals got so much attention, everyone wanted to help them. But I kind of grew out of the phase of "attention seeker" a long time ago. (ok maybe not). Now that I have a boot and crutches, I feel kind of silly. Everyone looks at me, but they aren't looking at me in a "I feel sorry for that girl, I want to help her" sort of way. Rather, they're looking at me like, "That girl does not know how to work crutches. Wtf is wrong with her? Faker."

The crutches will be with me for the next week, and the boot for the next 4 weeks. Really inconvenient. I just want to run! Did I mention that I have to wear a dress every day to work. So I feel like by wearing a dress, people might think I'm doing it on purpose to show off my crippleness. Just so everyone knows, I'm not a fake, I'm not over-dramatizing this injury. Believe me, if I was wanting to be dramatic, I would have planned for this injury during the summer. Right now is not the best timing.

English Majors

Now I know this post is already going to be a sensitive subject for some. But what I am about to say, I mean with a sincere heart. I am not trying to hurt anyone's feelings. I love all my readers, and I hope no one takes offense to this, even if you are an English major.

Being an English minor, I tend to notice what the stereotypical English major is like. I decided this stereotype needs a post dedicated just to them. The other day in my Creative Writing class, I decided to take notes on what 94% of female English majors are like; here is my list:

You know you're a female English major if:

1- You wear your Young Women's Medallion with you at all times, in all places, and in all things. (did anyone get that pun? It's from the Young Women's Theme. Yeah, I'm clever.)

2- You wear pants that are too small. Not on purpose. They are tapered at the bottom, showing your socks or your ankles. The bum pockets are way above the cheeks, which means in the front of the pants, the clasp button is way above your belly button. This then means the top of the pants are practically at your chest.

3- Your hair is a mousy brown color. It's never been died, highlighted, or trimmed on a regular basis. (Virgin hair as I like to call it)

4- You wear glasses. Normally I'm a huge fan of glasses, but these types of glasses are not cute. They're a round awkward shape. The style my brother would have worn back in 6th grade.

5- Either you're awkwardly skinny or abnormally round. There's no middle ground.

6- Acne.

7- You part your hair down the middle, with it always tucked neatly behind your ears, exposing the world to your earrings that are appropriate with the soon approaching holiday season.

8- You're a huge fan of wearing watches. Round, leather band watches. You even have a tan line from that watch, because you haven't removed it since 11th grade.

9- Your favorite books are the LOTR series, The House on Mango Street, or Jane Austen (Disclaimer: I love Jane. I'm not making fun of her, I'm just making an observation.)

10- You wear tennis shoes. White preferably, with some type of festive colored shoe laces.

11- You don't wear makeup.

12- You admit that on Friday nights you host writing parties with all your "writer" friends.

13- You own at least 5 different colors of, as I like to call it, "The Relief Society President Bag" You know what bag I'm talking about... it's the $3.99 bag at the bookstore, faux plastic, black straps, velcro? I'll attach a picture. I know you've seen it, no matter where you live. Every Mormon has one. And if you're not Mormon and you have one, the bag was probably given to you by a Mormon.

14- Your skirt/dresses always go way past your knee. Actually they go way past your ankles.

15- Cat lover. Actually, more like cat OBSESSED.

So this sums up my observations of the typical English major. Again let me iterate, the above criteria is what 94% of English majors are like. Most likely, if you're my friend and you're reading this blog, you're in the 6% who are normal English majors. Let me say this too, I'm not making fun of these sisters in Zion. I love them, I'm friends with them in all my classes, and let me tell you, I look forward to hearing their stories from what they did over the weekend. These girl are wild I'm telling you. I don't know any other type of people who would claim writing limericks is fun on a Friday night.

(This is the bag...)

2nd Floor is for Lovers

So this post is dedicated to anyone who studies in a school library- even if you're not at BYU-Idaho, you can relate. I study daily on the 2nd floor, and everyday I see the same people. It's like we're friends, but we've never actually had verbal conversation with each other. But every time we see each other we get that look in our eyes, like "Hey, I know you, but I don't actually know you."

Here's my question: are you allowed to actually have a verbal conversation with these people? Is it cool to go up to them and say, "Hey, I see you everyday, my name is Lynsey?" Or does that idea just totally break the Library Code of Ethics?

Lovely Note to Self:

I've been thinking a lot lately about my life, and I know I blog about this all the time, but this is my blog, and therefore I can blog about whatever I want, right? So what is today's topic going to be? Yes, you guessed it: boys. Don't navigate away from my page just yet, I just want to express my frustration with them....

My mom calls and e-mails me daily, and she always asks the same question: "How are the boys?" My answer is always the same, "Non-existent." I'm not even exaggerating when I say that my love life is completely non-existent. I don't know why people call BYU-Idaho, "BYU-I Do" That is the most false statement EVER. It's not the land of love, as some might think. Well, it's not the land of love for me, and that's all that matters.

Can I just give you a brief list of the boys that I have attracted recently?

1- Doesn't know how to spell "mean"

2- Carries a gun

3- Doesn't want his future wife to be too funny

4- Got kicked out of BYU Salt Lake Center after failing all his classes because he was addicted to World of Warcraft.

5- Homeless, and lives in a dojo (noun: a room or hall in which judo or other martial arts are practiced).

6- Has a constant "just got my wisdom teeth out" puffiness on his face.

7- Never moved out of parents house

8- Keeps texting me "Hey what's up" all throughout the day, even when I never reply.

So this is just a small list of the most recent 8 boys that have wanted me to give them attention. This is actually really sad to me, why do I attract loser boys like this? I don't think of myself as a loser... I at least know how to spell, and I am graduating soon, shouldn't I be hot on the market? Well, I'm not. I'm considering joining and online dating service, but then I have to remind myself that the above mentioned boys are the perfect candidates for online dating, therefore, I would just be back in the same mess that I am currently in.

Love stinks. Yeah, yeah.

Accepted

This past weekend my dad ran the St. George Marathon. I think marathon runners are exemplary people, ones I look up to greatly. So, this morning my dad and I registered and got accepted to the Runners Series- only 500 people get in, and you have to run 2 races in St. George during 09-10, to get an automatic bid into the next year's marathon. Does that make sense? Anyway, I got into the Runners Series, therefore, I am in for St. George Marathon 2010. Wow, I'm kind of nervous. But, excited too. I'm going to be a marathon runner!

Remember Me?

It feels like forever since I last blogged. Let me just give you readers and update on my life: 

I'm here in Rexburg, and surprisingly it's still really warm! I'm praying it stays this way until November? I have an awesome job working for University Communications. I write press releases for the media about the school and I write articles for the weekly employee newsletter. I work with really cool people, who love Harry Potter and hate Twilight, just like I do. 

I also work on the same floor as President Clark, the President of BYU-Idaho. I get starstruck and dumbfounded every time I see him. What do you say to an authority figure like him? "Oh hey! You're President Clark!" Duh, as if he didn't know that already. 

My roommates are really great, and my ward is too. I am graduating in April and I have no clue what I am going to be doing after then as far as my career goes. I do know one thing though. I am going to do Havasupai Falls and run the Wasatch Back relay from Logan to Park City. Anyone want to join me? 

Yesterday a group of us did the first annual Temple-to-Temple Relay. It was 33 miles of running from the Idaho Falls Temple, to the Rexburg Temple. Idaho is soooo flat. This is a picture of my relay team. We rocked the race! 

So here I am in Idaho

I moved to Idaho yesterday morning. It's really cold up here; and did I mention that I have to wear a skirt/dress everyday? I am really homesick. I never get homesick, so this kind of sucks. 

It's my senior year though, so I should be really happy. 

I have only been to one class so far: Aerobics. Not even kidding, every girl in the class is married, and they all have the same major: Elementary Education. It's ridiculous. 

Yesterday after my first day of work I went to the bookstore to pick up my books, the place was crawling with freshmen. They're everywhere! I've never seen so many babies in my entire life. 

Right now I'm on the 3rd floor of the library... aka the meat market. I'm listening to someone's conversation right now, he's asking the girl all about her life, etc. She's 18, he just got home from his mission. Typical, right? "Do you play tennis?" He asks, "Uh no, but I want to." She replies while batting her eyes. "Do you do facebook? Can I get your number?" This kid is smooth. Real smooooooth. 

I love being a people watcher/listening in on others' conversations. 

Things I did and didn't do in the Summer.

A few weeks ago I read an editorial in the Deseret News by my favorite columnist, Anne Cannon. She wrote about all the things she did and didn't do over the summer. I loved her idea, so I came up with a list of things for myself. Enjoy. 

What I did over the summer:

Did see Harry Potter 6

Did make new friends

Did read a lot

Did open up 2 library cards

Did get late fees from the library cards

Did go to the Temple

Did kiss a boy

Did make strawberry jam

Did run a 1/2 marathon

Did eat peaches all the time

Did go to the Farmer's Market

Did go on many bike rides with my trusty beach cruiser

Did find a new best friend

Did improve on my wakeboarding skills

Did go swimming at least 3x a week

Did see the Jonas Brothers live

Did go to the gym often

Did waste money

Did go to Squaw Peak

What I didn't do over the summer:

Didn't go to Lake Powell 

Didn't go to Disneyland

Didn't go clubbing

Didn't gamble

Didn't fight with my parents

Didn't play tennis as much as I wanted

Didn't make a lot of money, and I'm alright with that. 

Didn't stay out too late

Didn't go to a free concert at the Gallivan Center

Didn't become a celebrity

Didn't watch So you think you can dance

In conclusion, I think I did do a lot of things this summer. Although going to Lake Pal would have been wonderful, I did have a fun summer with some good friends. 

Dear Summer 2009, 

You've been really good to me this year. Can't wait to see what 2010 brings.

xoxo, 

Lynsey

NEW BLOG!

Alright readers, 

I have a second blog now... 

It's all about life in a single's ward. Guest publishers are more than welcome. I know my ward isn't the only funny one out there! Whether you're a married reader or not, you've got a story, and we want to hear it. 

I don't know how to post a link to this little baby so... it's www.thesinglesward.blogspot.com

My Hobby...

You know how some people collect rocks or stamps? Well, I collect coats. I am proud to say that I own 11 Winter coats. It's my little treat to myself for living in Rexburg. My mom always gets upset because I am always buying new coats... but really, why not? For crying out loud I live in the middle of nowhere, Idaho. The weather is sub zero nine out of the twelve months of the year. I shouldn't have to wear the same coat every single day. That's just dreadful. 

So I guess the next time someone asks me what my hobbies are, I can add collecting coats to the list. 

Blue Box?

Every night I go to this little thing and I wonder, "Why are you blue when you're supposed to be red?" 

28 Things.

So remember back in February everyone did the 25 Things About Me List? Well I was reading mine the other day, and I decided to re-post it on my blog. After reading this you will know so much about me, we'll practically be bff's.

Enjoy

1- I am addicted to the sun, and I go tanning weekly during the winter. 
2- I am 90% vegetarian
3- I hate when people spell words incorrectly
4- I am a shopaholic
5- My mom and dad are my best friends
6- I tend to complain a lot
7- I am a facebook addict
8- I hate facial hair on men
9- I love when boys wear a good pair of jeans
10- I have a thing for African Americans
11- I hate when people use there, their, and they're incorrectly
12- if the tv show has scandal, i watch it
13- When I graduate i'm moving to Arizona or Vegas, because quite frankly, I deserve it.
14- I sleep with earplugs every night, and I hate being disturbed
15- I have over 20 cardigans in my closet
16- I am a germ freak. I always put toilet paper on the toilet seat, even if it's my own house.
17- I am an artificial blonde
18- I wear color contacts, even though i have 20/20 vision
19- I wear reading glasses to complete my ensemble at times
20- I went on accutane last year. I didn't have acne, I just had a few minor bumps on my face. Now, thanks to accutane, I have really smooth skin
21- I love all of Britney Spears' music
22- I listen to NPR every day at school while i'm studying
23- Biggest turn off: When boys highlight/dye their hair
24- I love take offs and landings on an airplane
25- I hate when people ask questions that start like this, "Um, I have a question." 
26- I hate people that say they hate Obama
27- I get really bad anxiety whenever I drive
28- OCD is my middle name

Time for Pictures

This post is going to be all over the place. But, I realized that I haven't posted pictures for a while. So here you go....

Let's just say I'm really good at making friends with people who have boats. My newest friend Cory works for MasterCraft. We went on a little night boating excursion at a ward activity. Although the three girls forgot our swimsuits. I don't know how that happens. 

My best friend Taunia got married on Saturday. Seriously we have both been planning our weddings since we were in 4th grade. I always knew she would win me on the wedding race. I'm so happy for her and her new husband. They are really cute with each other. They look like brother and sister. 

So I ran the Provo Canyon 1/2 Marathon at the beginning of August. It was such a pretty run. I am so happy I accomplished that goal. Next year I want to run St. George Marathon. If I survived a 1/2, I think I can do a full. Maybe? 
My brothers Patrick and Chris ran the race too. We all competed to win the title of best in the family. Patrick won me by 5 minutes. I came in second though. 
We had to get on the bus at 4 a.m. After the bus dropped us off, we sat at the top of the canyon for 2.5 hours. It was dreadful. I have never been so cold in my life. It was fun being with my brothers. We had some good conversation about Mormon culture and Cougar Town. 

Why I Love the Library

Public libraries are so fascinating. I have recently fallen in love with everything about them. The workers are always cute old ladies who are so friendly. I love the non-awkward silence and I love the people who go there just to use the internet for free so they can check their Myspace accounts. 

The Pleasant Grove Library has a vast array of dvds that you can rent. Yesterday I hit the jackpot. I got No Reservations, Bride Wars, and Meet the Parents... all for FREE! Seriously best day ever! I'm waiting on a book to get shipped to my house next week... The Time Traveler's Wife (it's been really stressful trying to find it.) So I needed a book to read for the next week until it comes.  I decided to go through the LDS section to see if I could find a good book. I was surprised at how many self-help books our church has published. It was really fun to take a peek at those books and see how I can improve my life. After being "self-helped", I finally found a winner: The Screwtape Letters. I'm already halfway through. It's a great easy read with so much insightfulness. I highly recommend it. 

Moral of this post: Readers! Get a library card. You won't regret it!

Seriously?

You all know I work at the Gap, right? Tonight I was working over in Gapkids when I noticed this little shirt for boys.... this shirt was the tackiest shirt I have ever seen. I mean, maybe Walmart could sell something this mindless, but Gap? 

If you're too lazy to click on the above picture to see what the shirt says, I'll just tell you. 

Boy Genius (Outline of the brain):

Internet

Candy Bars

Chips

Ice Cream

Video Games

Cookies

Pizza

TV

R.C. Cars

Cheeseburgers

Fries

Donuts

Bugs

How can all of the above equal to be a "Boy Genius"?

For the record, I would never want a son like this, I don't think anyone would. What kind of parent would even buy this for their son? Really, any boy that wears this shirt must have low self-esteem. 

Lovely to be Loved

Everyone wants to be liked. It's part of our nature. It's part of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. As Maslow put it, every human has 5 needs in order to survive in life. One of them being the Social Need- which is emotionally- based relationships. 

Now, this post isn't a "hopeless why don't boys like me post". Rather, it's a post just telling you a little bit of my frustration with boys right now. 

I like to think I'm one who has my head on straight. I know where I am going in life. I'll have a college degree in 9 months in Public Relations. Sugar momma. However, I seem to attract all the wrong type of guys. 

This summer has been a joke, seriously. The boys that want to be with me are all the same type:

1- Motorcycle

2- Carry a gun

3- Facial hair

Does this sound like my type? Um, no. Let me just dissect why I don't like the above-mentioned things:

Motorcycle: "Instant Death" The second your body hits the pavement, you're either dead or you're in a wheelchair for the rest of your life. No thank you. 

Gun: Seriously? This is Utah. 

Facial Hair: Razors have been invented for a reason. 

 I just want someone who is smart, blonde, clean-shaven, and wears good jeans. Is that too much to ask? 

Should I resort to online dating? I don't know. 

Prince Charming, 

If you're out there, please come find me now. I don't want to spend the rest of my life on the back of a motorcycle. 

If you ever want to know an answer to any dating question, just watch He's just not that into you. Redbox is seriously making so much money from me and my credit card. I rent that movie all the time. The movie is like my little dating coach. I love it. Maybe I should buy it? 

Lovely Time for School

I know people read my blog, but why doesn't anyone ever comment? I'm really sensitive and my feelings are really hurt. 

Anyway, since I feel like I'm just talking to myself in my posts, I'll proceed to tell me a little update on what has been going on in my life. 

School starts for me in 7 weeks! Seriously, this summer has gone by sooooo fast! I am sad to see summer coming to an end, but I have some really cute new fall clothes that I can't wait to wear! (Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends August 3! Get there and shop! They have some really good clothes!)

Is it weird that I am a pretend perfectionist? Well, I am. In my classes I am normally quiet and only comment when the time is appropriate. Quiet people are often mistaken for perfectionists... and I don't mind being conceived as one! I love pretending to be a 4.0 student. I think people think only perfectionists use day planners and color coordinate their days... I do that. I finally found the perfect day planner from Target for 3.99! It is so cute and small! I finally had to retire my old Franklin Covey planner because it took up way too much space in my backpack. I am trying to lighten the load, since I have a new lunch box that I need room for in my backpack. 

Back to school time is my favorite time of the year! There's nothing like a new binder and a new pen to set you in the right mood! Lisa Frank folders are on sale right now, too! I love my kittens and rainbows.  

Funny little story... I was working last night at the Gap, and I noticed a couple waiting in line while I was ringing up someone else, the couple was smiling and pointing at me. I knew they were talking about me. So their turn came for me to ring them up and they were still just kind of laughing. I asked them what was so funny, and they were like, "Oh nothing." Then they just started laughing again, (not in a rude way) and they said, "You look just like our niece, Like just like her!" I told them that's cool, and then they said, "She's six." WHAT?!!! I look like a 6-year-old?! I knew I looked young, but to know I look like a 6-year-old, I just don't know how to take that. I know they weren't trying to be mean, but really? 

Lovely to see you again.

Hey Cyber Friends! Sorry I have neglected ya'll for a few weeks. Today's topic is my 4th of July festivities in the great state of Utah. This will be a backwards post, my deepest apologies.

My "Cousin" Sidney and I went to the Stadium of Fire in Provo. I go every year no matter who is performing. This year was the Jonas Brothers. Don't role your eyes just yet! I think they're great. You can not honestly tell me that you don't think they have good voices, and you wouldn't want your own kids listening to them. They make their own music, play their own instruments, and crack their own jokes. Now, let me make you aware they aren't on my top 5 favorite artists, or even my top 10. But I still like them, and know most of their songs. They're fun to look at and their lyrics are catchy and clean. They're totally BYU approved. 

My nephew turned one on the 4th. So he had a little soirée, this is him eating his birthday cake. He loved it! 
I'm a natural mom. Can't wait until I can put my own little novelty like this one on my hip.
This is my pops and I at the parade. The older I get the more I realize that parades are a complete and utter waste of time. Free advertising is all they are. Ma, pa, and I lasted 60 minutes tops. There's only so many Dallas Roberts coupons, and Maakoa freebies we can handle. 
My dad, brother, and I all ran the 10k. It's a wonderful tradition in the Leiter household, and this year we added another tradition; the Provo River Trail 1/2 Marathon. My brothers and I are all running it on August 8. I'm really excited! I've had "Run a 1/2 Marathon" on my summer goal list for about 4 summers now, and this year it's finally coming true. I hope they have good t-shirts! 

I hope all you readers had a wonderful 4th! It's my favorite holiday. Although this year it rained, and was a little on the cold side, it was still great because I was with the ones I love the most. I love my family, and I love the summers I get to spend with them. 

xoxo

Lovely to Run

One of my goals for this summer was to run a half marathon. I originally thought that the Provo Half was in September, thus giving me ample time to train. However, my brother just called me today and let me know that it's on August 8. That means I have 5 weeks to do some serious training. Wish me luck. xoxo

Snow Cone Flavors are Lovely

As many of you know, and can tell by my face.... I go to the pool a lot. Today my mom and I went to the pool with a cute little family in my parent's ward. We went with the two younger children; Claire and Davis. Every day at 2:15 everyone has to get out of the pool while they clean it. During that time is when all the young pups go wait in the concession line to get some snacks. So naturally, that's what we all did. While in line I was looking at some of the snow cone flavors, they really boggle my mind... are you ready?

-Barbie

-Pokemon

-Tiger's Blood

-U.S.A.

-U of U

-BYU Cougar

-Godzilla

-Utah Jazz. 

I asked young Davis what tiger's blood tastes like, and who on earth would know what it tastes like. He quickly informed me that it tastes mostly like cherry, with a little bit of tiger's blood. "It only tastes a little bit like blood, Lyns. You'll like it." I love children. 

But really... who comes up with these ridiculous names? And who honestly wants to eat a Barbie flavored snow cone? She probably tastes like plastic and silicone. 

And don't even get me started on Utah Jazz?! I mean honestly? How would anyone know what a Utah Jazz tastes like? Really Sno-Shack... change your flavors. They're awful. 

xoxo

A Lovely Summer

Tonight was the night. I saw My Sister's Keeper. Yes, I was a faucet the entire time! It was a great movie. Although, I read the ending a few weeks ago on Wikipedia... and guess what... for the first time EVER, Wiki was wrong. Completely wrong. I can't go into detail, or else I'll give away the whole thing, but just know; Wikipedia can be wrong sometimes. 

During the previews for M.S.K., I saw the commercial for The Time Traveler's Wife. Yeah, I think this movie is going to be incredible. This movie will become a classic, like Titanic and The Notebook. I want to read the book before I go see it though. 

Did I mention just a few more weeks before Harry Potter A.T.H.B.P.?!! 

Also, I just want to do a shout-out to the BEST frozen yogurt place in Utah County. Frozen Yogurt Junction is the name, and self-servin your yogurt is the game. I love it! Every day they have 6 new flavors, so it's not as repetitive as Spoon Me or Red Mango. It's located in American Fork, and trust me, you won't be sad when you go there. It's truly delightful. It brings a smile to my face on the weekends. It's a little mom and pop place, and they even have a checkerboard for you to play checkers with your one true love. Check out their blog:

http://www.frozenyogurtjunction.blogspot.com/ 

(how do you post a link for the reader to just click right onto it?)

Lovely to be Tan

Above pic: The masters at tubing. 
True blue campers, just look at how disgusting we all look. 
The girls from the trip
This is the first night. Before our hair turned to grease, and our eyes turned to bags. 

So this last week I went on a boating excursion to Yuba Lake State Park in the middle of nowhere, Utah. It was a lovely trip, fun was had by all.
Not even joking, this was my first time camping in my entire life, asides from Girl's Camp, which is really, "Sit around and look pretty while the leaders do everything for you, Camp." So really, I'm a trooper.
Here is a list of things I realized about myself while at Camp Yuba:
1- Whenever someone finishes a sentence, I break out in song about the sentence they just said. I know way too many songs, and I don't even have a good singing voice. No, not at all.
2- I am allergic to the outdoors. Just ask my jacket how many times I sneezed into it.
3- I boss around people that are younger than me. Which was the baby, my friend Kali, and the boy that made this whole trip happen, since he's the one with the boat, camper, and waverunners.
4- I hate Fantasia and never want to watch that movie again for as long as I live. Unless I'm at Disneyland, and it's the live version.
5- I also hate the game Curses. It's a waste of time, and really embarrassing. It makes everyone look just plain stupid.
6- I am really good at tubing, and flying off of tubes.
7- Wakeboarding can now be added to my "Hobby" list.
8- We all ate way too good, and I don't think I want to see vegetable oil for as long as I live. Yeah, our food was that greasy.
9- I get huge bags under my eyes when camping.
10- Dirt makes me cringe.
11- Megan and I are way too obsessed with taking pictures of EVERYTHING. I think we might have lost a few friends from this trip. They all hate us and our cameras.

Redheads

Confession:
Today I realized in church that I have a thing for redhead boys. I love them all. Even Ron Weasley... who is probably the biggest complainer I know of.
Redheads beware: I'm comin for ya.

Also, I don't know how many single 21-year-old girls I have reading this blog, but if you're out there, I need support. It's really frustrating being 21, living in Utah and not on a mission. I am the last of all my friends not married, and not going on a mission. It's depressing.

Lovely to Cry

Ok so my blogger url as you all know is; lovelylynsey.... so I've decided to incorporate the word "lovely" in all my titles. I see it a lot on people's blogs and since I love being a copycat, it seems only natural for me to do the same. 

Growing up I was known as "The Stone" because I never cried. It was something that always worried me. At testimony meeting on the final night of Girls Camp, everyone would be sobbing their eyes out, but for me, my eyes were as clear as the night sky. However, something changed when Hillary Duff started making movies, I cried in just about all of them... The Perfect Man really got to me. No joke. 

I could go on and on about how much I cry in movies. Last night I was looking on my friend Steph's blog and she had posted the video trailer for the new movie My Sister's Keeper. Since viewing this trailer for the first time last night, I've watched it 10 more times. I just get goosebumps writing about this! This movie is based on the book by Jodi Picoult. Really, I'm not a fan of her writing. Her books are always centered around really sensitive subjects that I really don't like reading about. But I'm going to put aside my differences and see this movie, who knows it will probably become one of my tops. 

Let me mention that Cameron Diaz is a main character... normally she's the silly wild drunk in all her movies, but I'm going to give her a chance. I think it may be possible that Cameron D. can be versatile in her roles. 

Also included in the movie are a couple of my personal favorites, Alec Baldwin and Abigail Breslin. Enjoy!

Best Friend

Sorry 2 posts in one day.... 

I go on mother-daughter lunch dates with my mom and then another mom and daughter from my parents ward. Anyway.. the other daughter is only 5 and is the most adorable girl on earth. She e-mailed me today and I just had to share it. It melted my heart!

-----Original Message-----
From: emmatovey@comcast.net
To: diana <dleiter611@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, 31 May 2009 7:37 pm
Subject: fr claire

dir  linze   i am rele ixidid to go swimeng   with yo igustfrgot  thatweorgoweng  ihopthatiseyo  ugen  itisrilefunspinegtimwithyolovclaire

*Translation* 

Dear Lynsey. I am really excited to go swimming with you. I just forgot that when we were going. I hope that I see you again. It is really fun spending time with you. Love, Claire. 

New Calling?

So I have been home from Idaho for 7 weeks now, and each week I keep hoping that the Bishop will have a calling for me. I've asked him like 3 times for a calling, and each time he tells me he'll get me one soon. (Really who asks for callings? I'm sick.)

Today I went to church with low hopes of getting a calling. I walked in the church doors, and went down the hall by the Bishop's office to retrieve a tithing envelope, when right in front of me I see the Bishop with a bright smile on his face. "Lynsey," he says, "Please step in my office." "Finally!" I thought to myself. 

He begins to tell me that he has a "special assignment" for me. 

He starts to tell me that dating in the ward is really low, and he and his wife are trying to think of ways to get boys to start asking girls out.... so this is where I come in. He and his wife went and bought 3 huge teddy bears from the local D.I. He said each Monday at F.H.E. they will draw 3 boys names and each boy will take a teddy, and have 2 weeks to find a date. While on the date, they have to take the teddy and document with a camera their date, with the teddy bear in each picture. Upon completion of the date, the next Monday at F.H.E. they will report back to the ward how their date was, and return the teddy. 

So where do I come in to play? I'll tell you:

I'm the teddy keeper. 

Is this what I was called to do in life? Be a keeper of 3 teddy bears? Yeah, I have to go around and make sure these bears are going on dates with boys.... does this even make sense?

I'll tell you what. Boy did I learn a good lesson today.... I will NEVER ask for a calling again. 

KEEPER OF THE BEARS. 

Why I Love BYU

The question comes up often these days, "Lynsey, why do you love BYU so much?" I normally always answer, "Well, it's because I can wear shorts, capris, and flipflops on campus, without breaking the Honor Code, unlike at BYU-Idaho." However, today I took my first test in the testing center and my previous reason for why I love BYU quickly changed. So many people in the testing center are praying! Like not just a prayer in your heart praying. No. These kids are arms folded, head bowed, lips moving (without talking), praying! You don't see that everyday! I mean.... in all honesty, it was a little bit too much for me. I always say a prayer before I take a test, but I don't find a need to make it a public performance. Oh BYU, thanks for bringing happiness to my life.

The Office vs. Friends

The season finale of the Office was lame. Jim and Pam are pregnant.... I am so sick of their relationship. I feel like I'm back in the early 2000's watching the whole Ross and Rachel drama. The Office is turning into Friends! Lame. 

Lynsey. Love. Mom.

Happy Mother's Day to all those mothers out there! I love my mom. Whenever I question what I am going to be like when I'm older, I just look at my mom. We talk the same, dress the same, walk the same, and smile the same. 

Here's some facts about this little lady:

Name: Diana Leiter

Occupation: Teacher and Accountant 

Favorite Color: Yellow? 

Favorite Child: Lynsey

From: Chicago

Interesting Facts: She can read really fast. She loves my dad a lot. She asks more questions than anyone else I know. She's adopted every child in the neighborhood to be her substitute grandchildren. She has perfect grammar. She's really nice, and funny. 

Love ya lots! 

Thanks for being you! 

Q&A

Can someone please tell me what a "Recreational Management" major is? I know way too many people with this major. What do people exactly plan on doing with this major? Is there even any money involved in it? I mean is there even that many recreational management jobs out there? 

xoxo

*Disclaimer to readers who are this major: I'm not poking fun at your major in anyway. I honestly and sincerely want to know what it is. 

Cougar United.

Being a Coug is probably the greatest thing I've ever done for myself. Today was my first day of school at the BYU in Provo. The campus is so beautiful and quiet! There are no EFY kids (yet), and the weather is phenomenal! Everyone studies outside in the spring (myself included. duh). 

I was at the bookstore trying to decide which type of Coug apparel I should sport... I've come across a few options.... help me decide, because while I was on campus today I didn't get the memo that EVERYONE wears either the infamous "Cougar United" t-shirt, or the "Fully Invested" football t-shirt. So after class today I decided I need a Cougar shirt so that I can fit in. 

This one actually made me LOL really loud. I just think it's a little too much. I mean come one, it's a big kitty cat on your chest...

Kiss Me Through The Phone...

Ok so you know that hit new song by Soulja Boy called "Kiss me through the Phone"? Well In the lyrics it says a phone number... 678- triple 9- 8212. Well I called it the other day and someone answered! I was so nervous! I think it was Soulja Boy. I hung up immediately. Like a little boy in junior high too scared to talk to a girl he likes...

I think I have a crush on Soulja Boy. He's 18, so it's completely appropriate for me to like him. 

I also have a crush on lil' Wayne. 

I think I just have a crush on all African American men....

 that's why I'm moving to Chicago when I graduate. 

*This is a pic of lil Wayne for all you Anglos out there.

 

Finally

Something wonderful happened to me today... I cracked my hand. Funny story I would love to tell but I can't type the whole thing with one hand. Let's just say I've always wanted a hot pink cast and after 21 years I finally got one. To be continued....

Children's Literature 335

So as many of you know, I'm taking both classes online through BYU-Idaho, as well as classes at BYU Provo this summer. Some of you may think I'm crazy. But I like school a lot. Last summer I felt useless, all I did was work, and sunbathe. This summer I want a little more structure. So I'm taking both the first and second half of Book of Mormon, Drug use and Abuse, Persuasive Writing, and Children's Literature.
This post is dedicated to the Children's Literature class... I just started all my online classes yesterday through BYU-Idaho, and I am officially in LOVE with the Children's Lit class. My skin is completely brown thanks to the fact that I have to read a book a week, as well as a million picture books. I just sit outside on our tanning deck and read,read,read. I spent all of Monday morning at both the American Fork and Pleasant Grove Libraries, just choosing books. Who knew getting back to your roots could be so fun! This week I'm reading a book called "Beauty" it's another version of Beauty and the Beast. Did you know that to this very day I'm still terrified to watch that movie? It's so scary! I hate when the Beast just lurks in the shadows of the castle. I just go goosebumps while writing that sentence.
Anyway, children's books are great. I love them. Taking this class kind of makes me want to become an elementary school teacher. But then I remember how I have zero patience with little kids. I would be the worst teacher because I would use candy to bribe them to stop misbehaving, and as I learned from my Family Foundations class last semester, bribery is the worst policy.

P.S. Has any of my readers been to Power Pump at Gold's Gym? OMG! I just went this morning and I can't even raise my arms. That is the HARDEST class I have ever been to. An hour and 15 minutes of weights, and no breaks. Ouch.

Finals Week

Finals week comes twice a year for most. It's the semi-annual event that allows an individual to look like a complete slob for approximately 5 days. However, this year is different for me. I have self-mastered the skill of time management. I have ample time to shower, blog, and even use facebook, while still giving substantial time to my studies. I just might be the only one on campus that smells heavenly, and is wearing matching clothes.

In other news... Remember how I blogged all about how glorious the Cedar Hills Wal Mart is? Well I was there on Friday night, and my keys fell in the toilet. Do you have any idea how disgusting it is to reach your hands in a public toilet?! I'll never be the same again. For those of you readers who are concerned about my hands... I washed them for an exhaustive amount of time. You're still safe to shake hands with me.

Is this not the most adorable magazine cover? I don't know why I love it so much, maybe it's the bright contrasting colors of their outfits, or the fact that I think very highly of these two women.

Summer, Summer, Summer Time!

Guess what?! I only have 10 more days left of this semester! I haven't been more excited for summer in my entire life. Do you want to hear what my summer days will consist of? I know you don't... but this is my blog, and I publish what I want, when I want. (loves)

8:00 a.m.- Running around the Cedar Hills Golf Course.
9:00 a.m.- Tennis with my mom
10:00 a.m.- Homework
12:00 p.m.- Swimming Pool
3:00 p.m.- Get ready for the day
4:00 p.m.- Class at the BYU
6:00 p.m.- (Depending on the night) Work
10:00 p.m.- Night bike rides to the Snow Shack!

I do have a list of "Goals" I want to accomplish, so I won't be a complete loser.
1- Re-read the entire Harry Potter series.
That's the only goal.

Did I mention that I have a beautiful pink beach cruiser? I've given ultimatums to all my Cedar Hills friends to get a cruiser by the time I get back or else....

This is my last summer of doing what I want, since I am graduating next April. I love the feeling of having no responsibility and doing whatever I want, whenever I want.

Today was 100 mph wind/snow in Rexburg. It made me want summer sooooo bad. That's why I did this blog.

I am Cougar...

Well it's official... I'm going to BYU spring/summer. I don't think I'll stay in the fall, just because I only have 2 more semesters left at the BYU in Idaho. 

The Best Walmart in all the Land

I really don't like Walmart. In fact this semester I've only been to the Rexburg Walmart once. I hate it. This past weekend I came home and right down the street from my house is a brand new Walmart. It's beautiful. The outside looks like a castle, and the inside feels like Disneyland. Bright colors, lego statues, coke boxes that say, "Welcome to the Cedar Hills Walmart!" I went twice in one day! Also this Walmart is full of beautiful people. There aren't your typical "hoodlums" at this joint. I feel safe. Even the workers are bright eyed and bushy-tailed. They love their job. In fact, the first time I was there today, I talked to a worker for 10 minutes about Twilight, and how over-rated it is.

My brother even compared this Walmart to Target. It practically is Target, without the red.

There are even sidewalks in the parking lot to get the customer safely in and out of the store. And these aren't just your typical cement sidewalks, they're cobblestone. We've got Audi's, Lexus', BMW's, you name it, it's in the parking lot. This is definitely a high-class Walmart. I feel honored to live so close to such a safe building.

Walmart, you have proven yourself worthy to me!

Lamest Holiday Ever

I might be the only one in Rexburg today that thinks St. Patrick's Day is the most ridiculous holiday ever. 

Actually let me re-state that. St. Patrick's Day is 2nd for stupidest holiday. The most lame holiday is New Years. 

The reason why I hate St. Patrick's Day the most is probably because I hate the color green. It doesn't complement anyone. Except the occasional red-head. 

Today was devotional at the BYU in Idaho, and EVERYONE was wearing green. It was like a sea of green people just making fools out of themselves. Green tights, green shamrock headbands, green coats, green fingernails, it was obnoxious. 

Oh and who made up the whole "pinching" thing? Let's just say the first person who tried to pinch me today didn't live to see 3:00. I'm totally kidding. I just think this holiday is so silly, and quite frankly unnecessary. However, I do have a brother named Patrick, he loves this holiday, and so does my mom. In fact, she made him green pancakes this morning. Did I mention he's 24? 

I love my family!

High School Musical 3!

I have been wanting to see HSM3 since it first came out in October, but I never got around to it. So for the past month I have been trying to get it in Redbox, but it's always sold out. Today I finally went to Hollywood Video and rented it! I LOVED IT!!!! Seriously it's the best movie of 2008/2009! It doesn't matter if you are young or old, you'll love it no matter what, and if I'm wrong on my observation, I'll make you a plate of cookies.
This is your call to action: GO SEE HSM3!

Disclaimer:

Today I had some extra time on my hands. I went through every post I've ever made in the 15 months I've had this blog. It's really funny to read my style of writing from then until now. I was a really angry and sassy person last year. I was probably that way because I was on accutane.
I hope when people read my blog and don't know me understand that I am a sarcastic person, and most of my posts are in a joking tone.
I get to go home to Utah on Thursday! I am so excited! It's time for a break!

Emergency Room- Aka E.R.

I look forward to one day in the week... Thursday night. Thursdays are the only day that I watch television. I take one hour to watch my two favorite shows on NBC, the Office and 30 Rock.
During the commercials they always show a commercial for the final season of E.R. Although I've never watched that show, I always get teary-eyed in the commercials. They are so heartfelt. It's sad to see a legend die. E.R., although I never watched you, I will greatly miss your commercials. Thanks for bringing tears to my eyes.
loves.

Hi, my name is Picky.

(This is my cat picky... We had a photoshoot in my kitchen last year. He's kind of a cool cat, although no one in my family likes him.)
Alright, I realized last night that I just might be the pickiest girl ever when it comes to dating.
In fact, I have a black cat that is named picky. But that's beside the point.
I went on a date tonight with a young man.... and he broke my 3 rules in appearance. Don't think I'm shallow. We all have to judge for first impressions. It's just who we are. Plus, I've worked at the Gap for 3 years. I know style, and I prefer my man to have style too. In fact, I want him to be a better dresser than myself. If that's possible.
I cannot take a boy seriously if he has these three things wrong with him.

Lynsey Leiter's appearance guidelines:

1- Un-natural hair color. (i.e. highlighting, bleaching, or dying)
2- Teeth that is either discolored, snaggled, crooked, or gappy. (sometimes gappy is cute. If you have the face.)
3- Jeans (i.e.this would include, jnco's or any type of baggy in which 3 or more people could fit in them, or light colored jeans from the Gap circa 1990, or jeans with a hammer hook)

Why is it that the boys that ask me out always violate these 3 rules?

Dear Prince Charming,
I know you're out there somewhere. Can you please hurry up and find me? I'm really sick of going out with weirdos.
Love you lots,
Lynsey

Grape Nutzzz

Have you ever wondered what dog/cat food tastes like?
Let me suggest to you this little wonder...
Grape Nuts
I went to Walmart tonight and was looking for some new cereal. I've always wanted to try this cereal but never wanted to buy it. so I did it. I bought a box of Grape Nuts.
Upon arriving back at my apartment, I decided it would be in my best interest to try out this new little specialty.
I've learned a huge lesson today. Although SUPER healthy, Grape Nuts are gross, and should be left for the feline and canine species.

Regards.

All Too Common

Why is it that almost every boy at BYU-Idaho are biology majors? This is the normal conversation I have with them... "What's your major?" He then replies, "Biology, I want to go to medical school." "Oh you do?" I reply. He then states, "Yeah, I want to be a blah blah blah doctor." Then I ask them what type of bio classes they have taken thus far.... and then almost ALWAYS they reply.... "Well, I haven't taken any yet, I'm still deciding if it's what I really want to do, I'm thinking of changing my major to business."

I just want to meet one worthy male that is actually going to go to medical school. Everyone up here are cop-outs. 

I'm not saying that I want to marry a future doctor, although it would be nice. I'm just saying... almost all of the boys I've met are biology majors for one semester, then almost always they switch the next semester to business.... why is that?

In Regards to the Last Post...

Dear Readers,
On my previous post I posted 4 names of my future children. Let me remind you. These names ARE patented. If I find out that one of my readers has stolen a name of mine, I will find it libelous and I will take you to court. You see, I'm in a media law class this semester. I know EVERYTHING about law. Shout out to reader:Alex. She reminded me that I can't just go posting these names on my website, because they'll most likely end up being the most popular names of 2009. Speaking of most popular names... I hate the names, Ella and Emma. So tacky. So cliche'.

Regards,
Lynsey
Speaking of tacky... have you seen those headbands that EVERY Utah County baby girl has on their head? You know what ones I'm talking about the crocheted headband, (great for adults too! I use mine while at the gym) and then a MASSIVE flower pinned on the headband. They are everywhere! Every baby has at least 5. Don't you think it's a little "too much" by having a flower that's bigger than your baby's head?

** this picture was found on google search**

To My Future Children,

Dear Crew, Lola, Liv, and Oliver,
You're going to love me as your mother. Why you ask?
Just look at how good I am at building cakes.
(you might have to click to enlarge it. Anyway.... this just goes to show, I'm going to be the WORST mother on earth. I can't even decorate a birthday cake.)
I purchased jellybeans to write "Happy Birthday Megan" on the cake. Yet, I ran out of space, so in jellybeans the cake says, "Happ Birth Meg". Really you can't even tell what the jellybeans say. My roommates called the cake candy mountain since it had confetti frosting, brown sprinkles, Christmas tree sprinkles, and everything else piled on top of it. It was semi good to eat.
SHOUT OUT: My mom made my wonderful apron for me for Christmas! It's adorable. She's the best.

Love to Recommend

I have been an employee at Gap for almost 3 years this coming June. I love everything about Gap. When I was younger I was known as a "Gapkid" Everything I owned was from Gap, (sale rack of course!) When I was 8-years-old, my parents let me create my own e-mail account! I was so excited! Guess what my e-mail address was/is... Gaplynsey@aol.com. Tacky I know. I still have the account, it's strictly used for junk e-mail. But I sure love(d) that address. I have never felt so proud to be a Gap girl!
Anyway, Gap just recently came out with their spring line, which is AMAZING! Last spring they had a vast array of the ever-so-popular, pocket v-neck. They were awful! I bought 2, yet both of them got holes immediately, and they were just too overstretched. I always had to wear a cami under them. I hate wearing cami's with v-necks. But this year they have made the shirt 2x better! It's extremely soft. My skin is in heaven while wearing this little luxury. The "V" in the neck is just right, I don't even have to wear a cami! These shirts are available at your local Gap for $15.00. They also come in 10 different colors! I really like the "Calypso Strip" and the black.But, when I come home in March, I plan on buying every other color too. Who doesn't love a great v-neck for summer?!! P.S. did I mention all the indie kids wear v-necks too! For once I can finally be indie! In fact I asked my roommate this morning, "Jessica, on a scale from 1-Indie, how indie am I?" She said, "Indie. No question."
I did it you guys, I have finally proven myself as indie! Thanks Gap!
No, I'm totally jk. These are really great shirts. Indie or not.
xoxo

Before: Yikes.

After: Just right!

He's Just Not That Into You.

Title of post: BEST MOVIE EVER!!
Girls, if you want to know the truth about boys, etc... you have to see "He's Just Not That Into You" All of my dating questions have been answered.
Ok... so here's the thing I loved most about this movie.

“- Maybe he lost my number or is out of town or got hit by a cab.

- Or maybe he is not interested in seeing you again?”

I have sat by my phone sooooo many times waiting for "him" to call/text. And he doesn't. So I think, well maybe his phone is dead, etc. I try to make up as many excuses as possible. WRONG. As I learned from the movie,

"Men don’t forget how much they like you. So put down the phone."

Lesson learned. I AM THE PRIZE TO BE WON!

All my single ladies out there: Go see this movie. Your eyes will be opened to the world of boys, and dating, and Scarlett Johansen stealing your husband?

Also.... I came down to Utah for the 4 day weekend. My parents took me out to dinner for Valentines Day. They're angels. We went to Macaroni Grill, and I think I was the only one in the restaurant without a date. I should have just painted a big "L" across my forehead, not an "L" for Lynsey, but an "L" for Loser without date.

Next Valentines Day I better have a husband.

Roommate Date

This past weekend all the girls of 207 asked boys out. Gasp! I have never asked a boy out, besides in high school for a girls choice dance. I hate asking boys out. It's so awkward when the girl has to pay for the boy, drive the boy, and walk the boy to the doorstep? 

I am so glad that I am a girl. Asking boys out brings way too much unwanted anxiety to my life. I think Friday, February 6, 2009, will go down in history as the only time I have ever asked a boy out for the rest of my life. Asking boys out was not my calling in life. 

Although, we did have fun on the date. 

It's been too long...

Dear fellow bloggers,
I'm sorry I haven't written to you in a couple of weeks. My apologies.
Updates:
- I am currently taking 17 credit hours. My life is school.
- I have recently been getting a few minor zits on my face, I thought Accutane healed that problem?
- I graduate in 2 semesters!
- I just recently learned what the bird flu is. I was scared out of my pants when I found out what it is. If you don't know what it is, Wiki it. We're all going to die.
- Ok, so you know the people in your classes that never stop asking questions? Man, are they obnoxious. There are these 2 girls in my Women's Health class that never shut up. And what makes things even worse, one of them always says, "Um, I have a question...." before asking the question. Biggest pet peeve! Just ask the dang question!
- I get to go home next Thursday for a lovely little ski trip with the parents. Jealous?
Well, I am in the library right now... I need to study for my Public Relations Writing test. I'll try to find a good story to share with y'all. Oh did I mention I now love saying "y'all" It's the funniest word in the English dictionary.
- Oh, one last thing. I am so sick of people up here in Idaho making fun of Utah. Although Utah isn't the "greatest" state on earth, it does have the "greatest" snow. Plus, Cafe Rio was born in Utah! So stop making fun of my state. I love it, and I wouldn't trade if for the world.

Baby's First Sweater

See that sweater on the baby? Well 5 months ago that was a sweater that I thoroughly enjoyed, and wore myself. I brought it home one Sunday afternoon, and my mother, the saint that she is, decided to finish my laundry. Not checking the label, she threw the sweater in the dryer. Well, this is the finished result... It now fits my 2-year-old niece. This is the first documented sweater for babies made by Banana Republic. I hope you enjoy the sweater as much as I do (did) Nanny!

Dear NBC,

Dear NBC,

It has come to my knowledge that as of January 15, 2009, you have decided to cancel the show Lipstick Jungle. This news has upset me greatly, seeing as how I prefer Lipstick Jungle so much more than ABC's Desperate Housewives (Which is a show I am also devoted to). Robert Buckley just might be the most attractive man alive. My heart breaks to know that I will no longer get fashion tips from Victoria. I will no longer get marriage tips from Wendy, and I'll no longer get writing tips from Nico. What's next on the lineup to cancel?... 30 Rock, and then the Office?  Please don't cancel this show. Thanks you're a gem. 

Lipstick's biggest fan,

Lynsey

re: this was really sent to NBC. love ya lots. 

Updatezzzzz

I'm back on top! I'm no longer going through my 1/5 life crisis. I love BYU-Idaho. I'm not quitting. After this semester is over, I will only have 2.5 more semesters left! I can't wait to graduate. 
Ok Jessica and I really liked this picture. (we're a little vain can't you tell?) We look like twins. Same eye color and guess what?! I'm not even wearing my fake blue contacts. 

I'm coming home this weekend. Although like I mentioned above, I do love Rexburg, but I am really excited to go home for a few days. Plus I left a new package of nylons there. So I kind of need to go back to get them. 

I am now writing for the school newspaper this semester. It's a fun and new experience. I will be published this coming Tuesday. Autographs will be given upon request. 

Also, I got an e-mail from Gap today telling me that I will no longer get a 30% discount at Banana Republic, instead I'll be getting 50%!!!!! I have never been so happy in my life, well besides the fact that Disneyland lets you get into the park for free on your birthday. The new Banana Republic discount just might be the second greatest thing EVER!! New wardrobe here I come! It's a shame Idaho doesn't even have one up here! 

The above photo is proof that tanning beds are not good for you. Ever. I don't care who you are... no one in January looks this red. It's embarrassing. 

I recently just discovered the best website.... Craigslist. Now only does this website have job postings, but it also has personals... aka, it's a dating site, where people post a little "blurb" about themselves, hopefully getting a date out of the whole situation. I have never laughed so hard at some of them. I am now going to copy and paste some of my favorites please read below, also... if you're really bored at the library and need a quick pick-me-up, I highly suggest reading the craigslist personals. I might even say it's better than facebook. gasp. 

... actually I just decided that I'm not going to post them on my blog, in fear that one of the publishers will find me and be angry. Read them yourselves. The great thing about this is you can find people from all over, not just in the provo/orem scene. So if you're a reader of my blog and are not from Utah, don't feel left out. I'm sure there are even funnier personals wherever you're from. 

As many of you know, I'm going through a life crisis. I just changed my major form Broadcast to Public Relations. I'm going to probably be in school until circa 2050. Idaho doesn't sound very appealing to me anymore. It's way too small. Since there is only 2 restaurants in Rex, one being Applebees, and the other Wingers, I've decided to turn 90% vegetarian. New years resolution. I am sooooo sick of eating chicken from Wingers... and that's the only thing they serve. Don't even get me started on Applebees. Who knows where the workers hands have been. 

I can't wait until the next 13 weeks of my life are over. I have so many plans for the summer... my 21st birthday! hollla! Anyone 21 and older is invited to my birthday party in Vegas! We're going to P-Diddy's club, LAX. If you're married, you can't come, and if you're a recently returned missionary, you can't come either. I have a new friend who is a swim instructor at the American Fork Swimming Pool. She has offered to teach me how to swim, so that when summer comes I can be an instructor. How fun would that be?! I would be able to be tan, get paid well, and boss people around. That sounds like my type of job. Now all I need to know is how to do the backstroke, breaststroke, chicken, airplane, soldier, and I'm all set. 

Question:

Remember back in November when I said I had to claim Idaho residency in order to vote for Barrack in Idaho? Well... Is there any way you can cancel your residency? I don't want to be a resident there anymore. I'm making some life changes, and I really need Utah residency in order for these changes to occur. An answer to this question would be so great! I'll bake you cookies! 

Thanks! You're a gem! 

Post-Teenage Crisis

It's official. I'm now going through my self diagnosed "post-teenage crisis" I'm 20, turning 21 in May and not knowing what I am going to do with my life. This summer I have a lot of decisions to make. Should I go on a mission? Should I be an EFY Councilor? Should I do an Internship? Should I stay at BYU-Idaho? Should I move home? Should I travel somewhere? I also have a lot of questions going through my mind. Why am I not dating anyone? Why are all my friends getting married? Why am I not tan anymore?

I hate making decisions, and I hate not having a plan. I want to go on a mission, but at the same time, I really don't want to go on a mission. I get offended really easy. So, by having someone slam the door in my face would ruin my self esteem. 

I am the blind date queen, yet why am I not dating anyone? Also... you know how boys are always like, "We can't read signs, the girl just needs to tell us they like us." False. Boys know the signs. They know everything. Girls, never tell a boy you like them... love is an excuse to get hurt and to hurt. Am I going to be a cat lady for the rest of my life?

This blog is all over the place.... but I just wanted to announce that I'm going through a crisis. I have listened to the song, "Wintersong" by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson about 100 times since last night. Not even joking one bit. It's on repeat on my computer. It's sooo good. Look it up. Happy Christmas Eve's eve. Any suggestions for what I should do with my life would be greatly appreciated. 

Mormon Culture

I love being a Mormon for many reasons... My favorite thing about being a Mormon, besides Jesus Christ, is the Mormon Culture. I love Mormon culture so much. I compiled a very short list of things that Mormon's love, if you can think of any others. Please comment.

1- Vinyl lettering tiles. We have at least 3 of these things in our house. My mom loves them, and so does the Relief Society because they make at least one a month at Enrichment night. 

2- Twilight. Since the author of these books is Mormon, there isn't a Mormon women out there that hasn't devoured this book in less than a week and is now an "Edward-a-holic" 
3- Mary Kay. Every one of us has at least 1 neighbor who is a Mary Kay consultant. Don't you love the invites to their "Spa Party" or "Free Makeover" at least once every 3 weeks? What would I do without that over priced makeup that makes your face shiny, yet we all feel obligated to buy, since "she" is our neighbor. 
4- Scentsy Candles!!! My mom gets at least one invite a week to the Scentsy candle parties. I see stickers on the back of mini vans all over the place. Especially in Utah County. Apparently you can make "HUGE" money selling these candles, yet everyone who does have a "sticker" on the back of their car is still driving a '99 Dodge Caravan. Big money. 
5- Speaking of stickers on the back of cars.... These ones are my absolute favorite!! Whoever invented these is genius! I mean... who wouldn't want stickers of the whole family on the back of their car, including the family pets. Adorable. 
6- And finally, who doesn't have one of these in their house? I'm not specifically talking about a family home evening board, I mean at our house we have one that says, Leiter and something else underneath it. Why do Mormons love vinyl lettering everything?! We even have a clock in our house that has vinyl letters all over it. My mom loves them. And so does everyone else living in Utah County. 

GUESS WHAT?!!!

BRITNEY SPEARS IS COMING TO UTAH!!!!!

I have to go! She has only been to Utah once before. She came to Utah circa 1999, at the Utah State Fair. But I was too young to go. This time I am eligible! I can't believe she would want to come to Utah! I love her. She has come a long way from 2006 to 2008. Just think where she was 2 years ago at this time. She was bald, had custody problems, and she was ugly. Now she's back to her old self, and is even getting along with her mom. Props to B. Spears for getting her life turned around. I heard she's even going to be writing a book about how her life has been a "Circus" recently. April 14th will be the perfect way to end my semester. Britney Spears will be the perfect reward. 

Baby's First Trip to the Big City

I am in love with this picture of my parents and I. It's so classy. I think it's because I am wearing pearls. I love love love my mom and dad. They're so cute. 
After my mom and I got back from Chicago, the family ran the 4 mile Turkey Trot. I imported the neighbor Ashley to run it with me. Time goes by fast when you're running and gossiping. jk.
We're kind of twins. But really... we don't normally look alike, this is just a good picture. I love my camera because it makes me look a lot more tan than I actually am. Thank you Nikon Coolpix!


What girl under the age of 12 doesn't dream about having an American Girl Doll? I had 3 growing up. Molly, Samantha, and Kirsten. I loved those dolls soooo much. Actually let me take that back. I loved Molly and Samantha. Kirsten had really ugly clothes. And don't even get me started on her hair! For Christmas circa 1996 I got the hair kit for the dolls. I do not suggest that kit. It ruined my dolls hair. It came with a brush made out of needles, Hairspray (water), and curlers which did NOT curl the hair. So we went to the American Girl Place in Chicago. There were 7 levels of dolls. I was in heaven, and so were the 2 million women in the store. My brother was the only male testosterone to be found within the 7 layers of the palace. I wanted my mom to buy me a look-a-like doll. (They have those now!) She told me to put it on my Christmas list for Santa. Btw... Did you know I believed in S.C. until I was 13? It's sick. I just had really great brothers that played along. 
We went to the Children's Museum. It was probably my highlight of the trip. I have never had so much fun playing with golfballs, going down slides, and playing grocery store. Although I hate stupid little kids that pretend they own the world, or the slide. There were some really bossy kids that were telling me what to do! Did they not see I was clearly an adult?! Like for example, I went to the Ambulance section of the Museum and I started to play with the stretcher. Then all of a sudden this kid comes and shoves me out of the way and said he was there first. As if!! 
My mom is really pretty, and tan. 
Baby loves me. 

Are you kidding me?!!

Tonight my mom and my sister-in-law were looking at the Target website for a dollhouse for my baby Natalie... This is what we found. 

Caucasian Family Dollhouse
African American Family Dollhouse

I think we're going to buy Natalie the African American dollhouse... just so that she can celebrate diversity. 

Miss ya lots Derek

Last night one of my friends passed away. Derek was the only person I knew that ended EVERY sentence with an exclamation point. I will miss your optimism on everything. Thanks for being my friend this summer. Love you! 

Welcome to the New Era.

Hey cuties. Look who I found on the cover of the New Era?! Omg! It's my bff Rachel Edwards!!

Do you all want her auto? 

Actually I designed this myself, in my vis. media class. Who knew that being left-handed and right-brained could be so beneficial.  

Happy 101st Post!

This is my 101th? st? ifdjksal? post! So happy, and so exciting! My blog has come a long way. One year ago, I was blogging about my roommate who was obsessed with Reba, now I'm blogging about my roommate that follows me everywhere. Wow, for sure this blog has grown up.

In regards to my last post, I no longer have a crinkle on the cowboy. Since 2 of my other roommates like him too, I decided the one who is from a small town, and actually likes country music deserves him. I'm not bitter. Also, I started listening to country music, which is not me. I can't do that to my brain. There is only so much Montgomery Gentry I can handle. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-lxFDVvmUk

I don't know how to upload a video on my blog, but please watch this link. I cry every time I watch this commercial. I can't

remember a Christmas without this on my tele. Please enjoy.

Happy Holidays.

Life....

My dear readers of my blog,

I am sending you my deepest apologies. I realize there are some really good people that read my blog, like my mom so from now on, I will never use another swear word on my blog. It is very conceited of me, and not mature. If I want my blog to be discovered by "the big times", it definitely won't happen by having a potty mouth. I'm sorry, do you forgive me?

Exciting news! I found love today! I finally found someone I can have a real "crush" on! And the best part about him is he is completely the opposite of me! He is from Idaho... the smallest town in Idaho ( I hate Idaho). He drives a big huge truck (I hate trucks), He loves country music (I hate country), and he doesn't pronounce his G's or T's. ( I hate people with hick accents). He's perfect. I'll keep you updated on my new found love dove. 

Thanks for continuing to read my blog, although sometimes I put very negative words on it. I love you. Bye!

Ba-Rock the Vote!

Small Pic. But you know what the man looks like. What a babe. Congrats on the big win. I voted up here in Idaho last monday, and I am really sad that I didn't get the "I Voted" sticker. It's so cute.

 I know a lot of people are extremely upset about Obama being the next president. But I'm going to be honest, I have heard a lot of ignorant comments today, which are completely unncecessary even if you don't like the man, you're stuck with him for the next 4 years. While I was at the gym I heard a girl say, "Yeah he won, but I'm sure he's going to get assassinated." Oh my hell. Who even says that type of thing? Obviously someone who knows nothing about politics and is most likely from Idaho, Montana, or the Dakotas. I was on Facebook a few minutes ago and I took some time to read all my friends statuses' were, "I am moving out of the country." " I hate Obama" "Stupid people! Why would you vote for someone who doesn't salute the flag?!" I have one thing to say to all the ignorant people.. Shut up! Really, I am so sick of hearing people complain about how much they hate Obama. No matter who you voted for, it all comes down to what happened, Obama won. Get over it. 

*I apologize for my language as stated earlier in the post. But really?

P.S. I chewed out my landlord today. NEVER in all my life have I ever disrespected someone who is older than me... But today, I snapped. I feel like I am on top of the world!

Life is Wonderful

The girls of 207- Peter, Schmee, Hook, Tink, Michael, and Wendy
Halloween festivities are over. Hooray. I am not the biggest fan of Halloween. I never have been and I never will be. It's a lame excuse to dress up and make a fool out of yourself. I love when Halloween is over because then I can officially start listening to Christmas music. The 3 best Christmas albums of all time are:

1- Mariah Carey Christmas 

2- The Carpenters- (Karen Carpenter seriously has the voice of an angel)

3- Amy Grant 

I grew up on the Mariah Carey Christmas cassette. I loved that thing! Yesterday I got the album from my friend. I have been listening to it non stop! 

My roommates and I were talking this morning about the three best holidays of the year that are all equally wonderful:

1- 4th of July- Who doesn't love being tan and eating hamburgers?

2- Thanksgiving- Running the 4 mile Turkey Trot in the morning, and watching movies all day. Cute.

3- Christmas- (duh)

I love being with my family. I cannot wait to spend Thanksgiving with them. My mom and dad are my best friends. I just love spending time in the kitchen with my mom, baking, and watching Good Things Utah, and listening to the Sarah Mclachlan Christmas album. 3 more weeks until the Thanks break! I can't wait! 

I AM America

8 days away until America decides its newest leader. I registered to vote in the summer while at the SLC Farmer's Market. However, I forgot that I would be living in Idaho during the election. I missed the absentee voting. So I heard that you could register to vote up here in Idaho. This morning I went to the court house and said, "I'm here to vote." They said, "Well, let's get you registered. I need to see proof of address." I then showed them an envelope from a letter that my mom sent me. They said,"Um, this isn't good enough." I freaked out a little. I told them, "This is America and all I want to do it vote for what I believe in." Then the lady said, "Alright, but by you voting up here, it's going to change your residency to Idaho." Therefore, when I turn 21 in May, my license is going to be an Idaho license. I stared at the election ballot for a solid 5 minutes deciding if it was worth it to be an Idaho resident. I don't want to be from Idaho. Do you know how much that is going to ruin my social standing? When I turn 21 I am going to P.Diddy's club LAX in Vegas. I don't want the bouncer to think I'm some Idaho chick, that works on a farm. I want the bouncer to think I've got some kind of class and diversity. 

Here I am kids... Take a look at Idaho's newest resident. You may never see that kind of light in my eyes again. 

Baby's First Pictures.

We had roommate pictures last saturday.  We took over 600 pictures. Vanity cannot even begin to describe us. Every time a boy comes over to our house, we sit them down, and show them the slideshow of all of our pictures. You readers of my blog are very lucky that you only get to see 2 pics. Let's just say that these pictures were taken at 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning. I complained the whole time. Well not really top pics... I just am kind of in a hurry. 

What to do?

I hope you don't think I am vain by saying this but... I have nice clothes. Truth. Buying clothes is a weakness for me. I take great pride in my clothes. My roommates Jessica and Melinda sometimes like to borrow my clothes. Which I think is fine, because they appreciate nice clothing. One of my roommates whom I don't think has the best style asked me if she could go through my closet and find something to wear. I couldn't say no. So I said, well I have certain clothes that you can't borrow. Anything from J.Crew, or Banana Republic is off limits. She then chose one of my sweaters from the Gap. I don't care a great amount for the sweater, so I told her she could wear it. Well she wore it last night, and asked me if she could wear it again to school today. I couldn't say no. So today she told me how everyone complimented her on how cute her outfit was. I was pissed! THEY WEREN'T EVEN HER CLOTHES! She didn't even give me credit. So I have question for all you creeps reading my blog:

How do you tell your one roommate that you don't want her wearing my clothes. But, it's ok that Melinda and Jessica can wear my clothes? HELP ME!

ChaCha

A good friend of our apartment came over and visited tonight. We talked about everything from hair on the body, to my profuse sweating disorder. 

Jessica and Melinda always ask me which one of them I like better. I always reply, "Jess, I like you just the same as Melinda." Or, "Melinda, I like you just the same as Jessica." I then told them how 2 of my best friends are twins, Michelle and Melissa have taught me that you can like 2 people equally the same. That brought up the subject of twins. Ben, our friend that was visiting us told us how he has twin sisters. I love when people say they have twins in the family, because I am doing a little research project of my own on twins. My theory is, 9 out of 10 sets of twins have a right handed twin, while the other is left handed. I am a left handed being, and I was told by my Mary Kay saleslady that chances are, when I was conceived, there was most likely a twin. I like to call my twin Lauren. My friends told me to "wiki" it, since I use Wikipedia for just about everything. Unfortunately, our internet was down. So Ben told us to "ChaCha" the question. It's simple, all you do is text 242242, and ask a question, and chacha will answer it for you. I then proceded to text chacha. I said, "If you are left handed, could you had had a right handed twin?" Chacha said, well I have friends that are twins and they are BOTH left handed. Well I wasn't completely satisfied with my answer. So I texted the question again to chacha and she said, it's an urban legend that could be true. Well, there you have it. Lauren does exist!

Throughout the rest of the night we texted chacha different questions like:

1-Can I have your number? Answer: Sure you can always reach me at 1-800-chacha

2-What's the best pick up line you have heard? Answer: You must be an alien because you're out of this world.

3- Can I work for chacha? Answer: Yes, here's my number. 

4- What's another pick up line? Answer: Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?

5-  Do you kiss with tongue? Answer: Not me, but I think I'm the exception. I do love to chacha!

6- Do all guys have hairy bums? Answer: Both girls and boys are hairy. 

I feel like ChaCha and I are best friends! I love getting these answers! I really think I'm going to work for ChaCha. Tons of people here on campus who just do it in their spare time. You get paid like 10 cents an answer. I think I would be the best person for ChaCha!

Lynsey Love Mom

My wonderful mom came up to Rexburg to visit me for Mother's Weekend. I love her. She is a saint. We had the loveliest weekend. Everyone thinks we're twins... in looks and definitely in personality. She came up with my roommate Jessica's mom. We're all 4 BFF's now. Jessica's mom is the classiest lady I have ever met. She has 8 kids, and is the most patient woman ever. Patience is a virtue, and something I have really been trying to learn recently. I have a roommate who really likes to try my patience. She clings to most everyone in the apartment. I hate when people are really close to me. Let's just say... she comes into my bubble often, and I'm not one who likes my bubble popped. I mean come on... I hate it when people even hug me, so you can imagine how I am when people come into my personal space. During the summer my patience was on a scale from 1-10, a 4... Now, It's a -2. I am quick to anger. I really want to go see a psychologist about this... What am I going to do when I have kids? .... I'm also really neurotic. I'm a monster. Speaking of monster... remember how I blogged about the cyst on my back? Well, my mom did not call me, "the boy who cried wolf." Rather, she thinks it's a problem. I'm scared for my life. 
We loooove Johnny Carino's. Actually, we love any restaurant that isn't Wingers. Because, that's all they have in Rexburg. 

Love Is a Losing Game

In recent news: Jessica and I were interview for some show on Comcast. We were asked about dating situations.... what type of boys we like (apx salesman).... etc. 
Melinda and I went to the Conference Center for Conference. I love the rain. 

I've been in Idaho for 30 days now. I love it! School is going surprisingly well. My roommates are my long lost sisters from the pre-mortal life. I've got everything I need except.... a boyfriend. I thought by coming up to Idaho with a "high maintenance" persona, everyone would love me. I have Seven jeans, a Lacoste shirt, Ugg boots, blue contacts, tan skin, blonde hair, and really white teeth. I don't mean to write this to sound conceded. The rumor about Idaho was, "If you come to BYU-Idaho, you WILL find a boyfriend, and you WILL get married." Well it's been a month, and I still don't have a boyfriend. 

I've come to the conclusion that I don't need a man to make me happy. Actually that's a lie. I need to be needed. I often say, "I'm fine being a cat lady, I want to be alone." When in actuality, I don't want to be alone. I was in the shower yesterday thinking to myself how old I'm getting. I'll be 21 in 7 months! Before I know it, I'm going to be 25, graduated, living alone, talking to myself. 

I hope this blog doesn't depress you. I think I'm going through a mid-life crisis. It happens to the best of us. 

Utah, Welcome Home!

After 5 weeks at the Brigham Young University-Idaho, I'm making the trek back to Ut. However, I'm coming home to an empty house. How pathetic. While I am home for the 48 hours I have a long list of "to-do" The top of the list is, "Cafe Rio" Oh man, how I have missed my veggie salad, with shredded lettuce, no pico, and wheat tortilla. They have a Bajio up here in Idaho, but I will not eat there. Only white people work there. I don't mean to be racist, but white people don't know $%&@ about mexican food. Sorry. 

Tonight I went to the gym, and my best friend Melinda told me that I stink. In my 20 years of life on this earth, no one has ever told me I smell like bi

tter body odor. I guess that's what happens when you have to wear the same gym-issued shirt every day. And, I forgot to wash my shirt last week. I'm a savage, what can I say? Also, about a month and a half ago I got a new prescription for deodorant that makes your armpits completely dry. It has worked miracles. I can raise my hand without having to worry if I have "taco pits". The unfortunate thing about this deodorant is that

 I sweat from every pore of my body. So while I'm at the gym, I look like I have just recently stepped out of the shower. No joke. It's really gross. No w

onder I never get hit on at the gym. I don't blame anyone for not wanting to come near me. I'm a monster. 

Taking fake engagement pictures is just about the only thing to do in Idaho. The funny thing is, we wear matching outfits practically every day. Cute. 

Bowling

Bowling In Idaho is so different from Utah bowling. In Utah I was able to bowl over 100 without bumpers. However, in Idaho, I bowled a dreadful 37 in one game. Ouch. I guess all my years at Jack and Jills Bowling Alley was a waste. 

Also, have you ever bowled on the Wii? I am so freaking good at Wii Bowling! But, since last night showed I can only bowl a 37, I am retiring my bowling shoes to the shelf. My time is done. 

And apparently in Idaho Linkin Park is the only band they listen to. While at the bowling alley, they played at least 12 different Linkin Park songs, with some Foo Fighters in between. Ew. 

Death.

During the summer I noticed I had a bump on my back, close to the top of my spine. I thought it was just a spider bite. But today I was looking at my back and I noticed the bump has grown. I think it's a cyst...My roommate melinda told me it could have cancer in it. Since her major is exercise science, I trust her opinion. She knows a lot about cancer. (probably) 

I made my bucket list. Just in case you're wondering here are some things on the bucket list:

1- Get married. (Just for a few months, until I die)

2- Drop out of my psychology class

3- Visit England

4- Die in Tahiti

My mom told me that i'm the boy who cried wolf. Well I'm really concerned about my health. I think I'm going to try to become a nicer person, and be more charitable. It's the right thing to do when you're on your death bed. 

Love Birds

Love is in the air. All around me. It's not even Spring! 

There is this married couple in my Doctrine and Coven

ants class who always sit on the front row, and always nose graze each other. I can't pay attention in class because I'm always watching them. Even during

 the prayers, they cuddle. It's sick. Really. And whenever one of them makes a comment the other will kiss him/her on the cheek. They're really distracting. The girl is totally from Utah. She didn't even need to tell me she was from there.... I can tell by her hair. She rats her hair so big! I'm fascinated that she can afford all the hairspray that she uses each morning. (disclaimer: yes I know I'm from Utah... But I have never back-combed my hair.) 

Also... I have found 2 crinkles and 1 crush. (a crinkle is something 

that is smaller than a crush) The 3 boys are sooooo cute. One even has a gap in his front teeth. Normally that's something that turns me off... but not with this one. He's in the "crush" cate

gory. 

Since my mom is the newest reader of my blog.... I will now post pictures of my roomates so she knows who they are:

saturday night with Mary, and Megan my other roomate. Jamba Juice with Mary (my room-roomate), Melinda my bff, and Jessica my other bff

So Long Sweet Summer

My roomate and I decided Sunday is the official last day of summer. Therefore, we wore our brightest outfits to church before retiring them to the back of the closet for the next 10 months. Basically, I love Idaho. Apx is throwing a HUGE party tomorrow night. I will be there.... with my applebottom jeans. 

Get Freaky

It's true. Idaho knows how to freak. Just look at the brown kid. Re: the picture is blurry because it was taken at the sand dunes.... freaky.

Frenz Forever. The one in the gray sweatshirt is my roomate. The one in the brown is my O.C. soulmate.
Indie.
My cute roomate Amberlee. 100% girl. She even has a floral lei around her rear view mirror. Love her.

Rexburg Day 6

I promise to post pictures soon of my life so far in Rexburg.

Thursday mornings I have a 7 a.m. class. My outfit for the day consisted of my sevens, a t-shirt, and a light cardigan. I walked outside and my clothing stuck to my body. I've never been so cold in all my life. The temperature was 32 degrees! It's still the beginning of September. The worst is yet to come! 

I say the word "babe" all the time. As in, "He's such a babe." Well apparently no one in Idaho has heard that phrase, cause every time I say it, my roomates just laugh. I don't think it's a weird phrase. They love the word "hot". News flash.... that word was so 3 years ago. 

Rexburg Day 5

School is hard. My ward consists of all freshmen mostly. I love 18 year olds. The gym is my best friend. I found a boy who has an accent. I love him. It's so weird going to a school where everyone wears sunday best on Tuesdays, and they pray before the beginning of each class. Cute. 

Rexburg: Day 3

New calling:

Gospel Doctrine Teacher. 

Cute. 

I guess when you bear your testimony in church, you're really cool. 

Rexburg: Day 1

Here I am, sitting in my room all by myself. I don't know a soul in Idaho, and a soul doesn't know me. None of my roommates are here, and I've only met one. I decided that I needed to go tanning, so that for the first day of school I can look fresh off the beach. Well, apparently there is only one tanning salon in Idaho, and it closes at 2:00. As if! What kind of tanning salon closes that early? Oh Utah, I miss you. 

The Orange County

I now know how to use the right-click button on my mac! Dear readers, you will now get pictures included with my blog publishing's.

Hulu.com is a website I visit almost as frequently as Facebook.com. Hulu has free episodes of just about every t.v. show known to man. I used to watch one episode of Arrested Development before I went to bed each night. One night in particular, I was going to click onto the Arrested Development page, when I noticed the 'Just Added' pop-up. The O.C. would be the newest flick on hulu.com. I freaked! The O.C. and Grey's Anatomy have been the 2 shows I've always wished I watched, but I was either too young, or I just never got into it. So, I have now watched the first 13 episodes of The O.C. and i'm hooked. I have 4 days to finish out the rest of the episodes in the first season (27). I obviously can't sit in front of my computer for that long watching this show. So, if anyone wants to buy me the first season on dvd for Christmas..... 

Also, we all know that in the 3rd season, Fox killed off Marissa Cooper, aka Misha Barton. It will be a long while before I get to that season, so I decided to Youtube the last episode of season 3. I cried!! Even though I knew that she died, because that's the reason the show went off the air, I still could not believe that it happened. I'm sick, I really need to get a life. I can't just keep sitting in front of my computer watching this show. Good thing school starts for me next Monday. I'll go back to structure, and commitments. 

Almost Famous!

A few weeks ago I volunteered at an event for The Boys and Girls Club of Utah County. The Gap played a major role in this event, and I had to be part of it. Plus, you got a free shirt. I love free shirts! Attached is the video, please view and then vote. The winning video will receive lots of money for The Boys and Girls Club. Voting starts August 31st. And remember it's for the children! 

www.pressplayatgap.com

The Latest:

Well, It's official. I'm joining a nunnery, and taking a forever fast from boys. Also, you know what my biggest pet peeve is?... When people say, "Wouldn't this dress look so nice with a white t-shirt underneath it?" Only in Utah. 

Last week of work! So excited! 4.0 gpa her I come?

Also, one of my roomates and I have been instant messaging each other. We were talking about ourselves and she said she HATES drama!... uh oh.

Bring it!!!!

Remember back in June I posted how much I was dreading going to Idaho? Well, I've had a complete turn-around in my attitude! I couldn't be more excited to go to the magical land of Sexburg. Oops I mean, Rexburg. Sorry, my finger slipped.

Reasons why I'm excited:

1- New people

2- New classes

3- New clothes

4- New mac

5- New car

6- New coats

7- New snow

8- New wind

9- New music

10- New jokes

11- New skin color

12- New gym

13- New contacts

NEW EVERYTHING! 

Although this summer has been quite delightful, I've made many new friends, got a lot of attention from my blue contacts, received tons of free Cafe Rio and Chipotle from mom. Slept in my own loft with no one to disturb me. Ran on lots of runs around the Cedar Hills Golf Course, been through a few ipods, spent a lot of cash, saved a lot of cash, mooched off the parentals too much. I've been complimented on the color of my skin far too much, been to lots of sleepovers, tons of rides on the scooter buddy, I might have had Crypto once this summer from all the swimming pool water I've been drinking. I must admit, at the beginning of this summer, I only wanted to stay at home and watch t.v or read and be in the same company as my parents and Calli the dog. The end of June was a complete turn-around. Cedar Hills has a lot to offer. I will miss you Cedar Hills! 

Almost Famous

I may be an aunt who loves to brag about this little gal, but honestly, how could you not love that face?! My parents took her to a ward carnival last month and a lady in my parents ward took a picture of her. Now she's on this lady's blog. You know you love her.

Fixed!

Yes, I'll admit, the previous post was a bit dramatic. But, happy news! I got my songs on my itunes for free! My dad did it somehow. Thanks to all those who offered.... 

Also, thanks Patrick for telling dad about the $100.00 offer to whoever fixed my problem. Pops knows about the deal, therefore he wants some cash, and a plate of cookies.

Mac Users Unite!!

Please please please! I just got a mac last week. I desperately need someone to transfer all my songs from my ipod touch onto my new itunes. Please don't suggest senuti... it won't recognize my touch. I am more than willing to pay someone $100.00 to fix this problem of mine! If you know of anyone or you, yourself could do it, I would greatly appreciate it. My mom will bake a plate of choco. chip cookies for you too! 

Here is a list of things you can do for $100

1- buy 100 songs off of itunes

2- buy new shoes

3- go to cafe rio 15 times. 

4- buy 1 tank of gas

5- donate it

6- pay your tithing

7- pay off your credit card

8- buy a one day park hopper ticket at Disneyland

9- Go skiing for the day

10- Buy egyptian cotton sheets

11- go to the movies 10 times

12- buy 20 carmel apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

13- Buy a nice pair of Sevens

14- Buy 1/2 of a pair of UGG boots

15- Buy a dog

16- Buy an ipod. 

etc, etc, etc. I'm sure you could put my money to good use. PLEASE HELP ME! I cry myself to sleep every night stressing about this subject. I've never felt my heart beat so fast, I've never tried pulling my hair until now! I even ripped one of my contacts! Please help!

Love always and forever,

Lynsey Anne Leiter

love's an excuse to get hurt.... and to hurt

Let's just say, I don't take care of my possessions. I have been through 3 ipods in the last 2 years. Finally for Christmas 2007, my parents decided to get me the Apple Protection Plan. Well 7 months later my ipod stopped working. I thought, "Great! I'll just send it in and Apple will give me a new one." Wrong. They told me it had water damage and there is nothing that can be done. Shi. 

I was telling a boy in my ward this little situation. He offered to buy me a new one if I would be his girlfriend. Dead serious. He loves every girl, and would do anything for a girlfriend. I told him how I wanted a Macbook more than an ipod. He then stated, "Lynsey, I'll buy the ipod for you if you would be my girlfriend. I'll buy you the Macbook if we get engaged." Dead serious.

I contemplated long and hard about this. I mean... no one ever said I had to go through with the marriage did they? 

Don't kill over dead just yet. I kindly declined his generous offers. As my dear friend Kanye West stated, "Am I shallow cause all my clothes designer?" I may be shallow. But seriously it was free electronics. 

R.I.P. B.F.F.

The little gem pictured below is my lovely neice, Natalie. She's about 1.5 years old, and she loves (d) me. She packed her bags last Saturday morning and left me for Wisconsin. I miss her so much. I look into our backyard and see her little blow up pool ($5.86 from Walmart), we used to play "splash, splash" in it every afternoon. I miss the times she would cry whenever I would try to hold her. I miss her screaming, "no,no,no" to me. I just plain miss her. She has a new bff named Myleigh. I try and talk to her every day on the phone, but she wants nothing to do with me. She's too busy playing patty cakes with Myleigh. R.I.P. bestie. This is her mom, Amy. I will miss her too. She's the only one who is patient with me and all my drama. R.I.P.
This boy is now becoming a doctor. I like him.
The master of our house Diana, has been in Wisconsin for 4 days now and won't return for 4 more. The house can't function without this woman. I miss her bossing me around.
COME BACK FAMILY!!!

Family Photo

Pissed can't even describe.

Word Vomit

You probably think this post is going to be about gossiping. It's not.

In the past week i've seen The Dark Knight twice. I can't get enough of the movie. It's all I talk about, it's all I think about, it's all I dream about, in fact...even the food i've been eating has Batman on the outside of it. I love Batman!
So, today I was at a ward activity. Conversation among everyone was dimming, I then did the ultimate convo starter... "Have you guys seen The Dark Knight yet?" I then went on to talk about how much I loved it. I went on Wednesday to see it with a group from my ward (did I mention how much I LOVE single's wards?) So tonight I asked one of the girls I saw it with if she liked the movie. She replied, "I thought it was the worst movie ever!" I was appaled. How could someone say that about my Batman?! She then continued to say, "I felt the Spirit leave me the first 5 minutes."
Ouch.
What do you say to that? She just had to pull the gospel card didn't she? I have never felt so dumb. I just sat there with a stupid smile on my face, not knowing what to say. What do you say when someone says that after you've been raving about how wonderful it was? Well I don't think i'm on her favorite person list. Lets just leave it at that.

I'm not an addict

The first 19 years of my life I hardly ever watched television. In fact the only t.v. I watched was Full house every day from 3:00-3:30. That was it. Now i'm addicted to the t.v. I started out this summer reading books and developing my brain, but now... I am addicted to watching online t.v. shows. hulu.com is the greatest!
I recently watched the first season of NBC's newest female drama... "Lipstick Jungle" 3 high powered women living in New York. Learning how to love. Yeah, you guessed it. It's definitely a toned down wannabe "Sex and the City" It was good and enticing. Brooke Shields is in it... I thought she died years ago. I can't wait until September. Desperate Housewives will be back, along with Scrubs, and Gossip Girl.

In other news; remember how i blogged about the UGG boots I purchased back in February? Well they are now half the price at the Nordstrom Anniverary Sale. I guess it pays to have patience.

My best friend Taunia called me today and was delighted to tell me she received a pair of "True Religion" jeans for her graduation present. I was a little jealous. But tried not to act the part. She then told me what her mother told her... "Everyone needs a jean that is the go-to jean." Her mom is right. I need a go-to jean. In fact, jeans are the only thing I can wear at BYU-Idaho. So why not invest in a pair? Now all I need to do in convince my mom on this idea.

I only have 7 more weeks of "city life" as I will be departing to the farm life at BYU-Idaho. I now have 5 winter coats in my collection. I hope it's enough.

Lollipop

We all listen to the radio, we've all stopped at the station that was playing "Bleeding Love" because it was our guilty pleasure back in April. It's July now and the new guilty pleasure song is... "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne. Quite possible the funniest song in the hip-hop world. I love it. I like to make up my own lyrics to the song. Rachel Edwards was so kind to tell me one of the sentences from the song... If I was to write that sentence on my blog I would be thrust down. Also, there really aren't any African Americans in Utah... so when us white people sing that song... It's just plain funny.

Does anyone watch Americas Best Dance Crew on MTV? Lil Mama is a judge on that show. We all know who she is because her song "Lip Gloss" was our guilty pleasure last summer. She's almost as annoying as Mary from SYTYCD. They both just talk so funny. Mary caws like a bird, and Lil' Mama just says the funniest slang words like... "Dank, poppin, cheill, fly... etc"

BREAKING NEWS: JULY 10th 2008. I, Lynsey Anne Leiter, had to buy my own gas today. My mom will no longer accept trades like, doing the dishes or mowing the lawn, in exchange for me using her credit card to buy myself some gas. I can't afford it. Does anyone want to buy my car?

I have 20/20 vision but since January I've wanted "shockingly blue eyes" I went to the Wal-Mart vision center and got non prescription contacts. My eyes are so scary. I look like someone that should be in the next X-men movie. Also, did I mention I love wearing contacts? They are so fun and so weird. I've love touching my eye ball. In second grade I faked my eye exam because I wanted glasses so so so so bad. I never got them. So, this is my chance at "pretending" to be a four eyes.

Let Freedom Ring

July 4th... A day of fun, family, freedom, fireworks, food, freaks, and fun?

Rachel Edwards and I attended the Stadium of fire featuring... Miley Cyrus! Love her! I think we were the only ones in attendence who didn't have a young little girl with us.
If you look real close you can see Miley standing there. She's the one in white.
Baby boy Leiter was born.
Oh and did I mention the 10k group? Everyone in this picture except the blonde on the end ran the 6.1 miles.... the other ran the 5k.

It's A Girl Thing!

As many of you know... I got a new car a couple months ago, a Volkswagen Passat to be exact. I love her to death. Now you may be wondering why I made the sex of the car a "her". You may or may not have noticed but... Volkswagen's are only driven by females. Fact: Yes, it is true that some men do drive Volkswagen's but the only reason they are driving them is because their wife has always wanted a Jetta but instead she had 5 kids. So mom is stuck driving the suburban, thus forcing the husband to drive her "dream car" The husband then has to be constantly defending his sexuality with his co-workers because of the black Jetta he is driving around. So kids, the next time you're driving down the road and see a Bug, Passat, Jetta, Golf, or a Toureg, just look to see who the driver is, because 98% of the time it will be a female. I guarantee it.
Boys should just drive Audi's. While girls can get a cute lime green Bug that comes with a flower in the cupholder. Honestly, what boy wants a car that comes with a flower?

*Alex... you probably are reading this with your jaw dropped and you're probably thinking to yourself... "My boyfriend drives a Passat and he doesn't have a wife" Well Alex, he plays football for BYU. I can't say anything more. jk.

* Matt. I hope this isn't a vain post... I'm trying to find out there are more important things in life than Banana Republic, White teeth, and Skin Cancer. Let me know how i'm doing. :)

Da Life

Summer. My favorite word in the English dictionary. My summer days consist of 2 things.... sometimes 3.

1- 7:00 am- Train for 1/2 Marathon

2- 12:00 p.m.- Head to the local pool. Soak up the sun. People watch. Attempt to flirt with the 16

yr. old lifeguards. jk. I don't know how to flirt.

3- Sometimes I go work at the Gap at night.

Since the weather is now PERFECT! I try to go to a new pool every day. I use spf 15 tanning oil, and as a result, I have really dark skin. People are always saying to me... "Wow, you're so tan." Or, " When I was your age I was obsessed with the sun too... now look at all my sunspots" My dad frequently tells me, "If you come into our house with a sunburn, i'm kicking you out." My favorite is, "You're going to turn to leather!" Well news flash everyone. I'm Italian. Being brown just comes with my genes. Also, along with having dark skin, I now have blonder hair and whiter teeth! I love the summer!

I'm a major people watcher while i'm at the pool. I can't help but notice that most of the people at the pool are modest. I would like to give a big congrats to the makers of Mormon/Modest swimsuits. Women are now able to sleep because they know their stomache is being covered and they no longer have to wear t-shirts over their swimsuits. The top 4 swimsuits that are found at all Utah County pools are listed below...

(confession: I have a mormon swimsuit too. however, mine is from Layers Clothing... I have yet to see it at any pool I have been to this summer... phew!)

This pink number is brought to us from Shade Clothing... About 1 out of every 10 women are wearing this suit. I will endorse it because it makes the individual appear more tan.

The swimsuit below is from Modbe. A favorite for moms. Yet not flattering on most. I would say about 1 in every 8 moms pick this swimsuit to be "the one" for the Seven Peaks.

Drumroll please! This swimsuit is the top pick for women and girls of Utah County! 1 in every 2 females have chosen this Shade swimsuit as theirs for the next 3 months of heat.

Hapari is another new brand of Mormon swimwear... however I wasn't able to copy/paste on their website. 1 in 3 are wearing the $90 giraffe swimsuit. Overpriced? Yes.

Happy Dad Day

Happy Fathers Day Darling!

In 2006 I went on a 3 week church history tour back east. We had to write our fathers for fathers day... My dad found this and had me read it. So here is my tribute to my dad: (please not I am typing this verbatim... gramatical errors will not be fixed.)

Hey Daddy-0!!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Now I am going to write you a letter... I'm not one to be all sappy. So don't cry while you're reading it... ok? Cause it's not supposed to be a crying letter. I just want it to be a nice little letter of love! So, anyways, I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me! You're the best. I think that by far you're my absolute favorite person to fight with in our family! I enjoy fighting with you even more than fighting with mom! Crazy... I know! Anyways that was really random. But, you have done so much for our family! And I don't think you get enought credit for what you do. I mean if it wasn't for you we wouldn't have food on our table. and we would probably be livin gin a van down by the river! I'll never ever forget that joyous summer afternoon in San Francisco when we were riding on the trolley and you pulled my ear! Do you remember that one? That was definitely a landmark in my life! I thought to myself thatI would never talk to you as long as I live! We aren't you so glad I over came it? I must say your life would be pretty dull without me talking! Anyways you've also taught me so much like how to jump off the diving board, how to ski, play catch, ride my bike. I don't think you taught me how to pogo stick... I taught that to myself! :) Our family is so so so so blessed to have such an awesome guy as the leader of our family! We've all turned out to be such great kids because of your wonderful example to us! Dad... I love you so much! You really are the greatest dad in the whole wide world... not John Capua. I love you and i'll see you soon!

Love always,

Lynsey

-Yup you guessed it... I was definintely 18 when I wrote this.

- Anyways is not a word

- John Capua was the "cool dad" in our neighborhood. He would take us to Mcdonalds and Snow

Shac. I always told my dad I like John more than I liked him... I was young.

- No, my dad wasn't abusive. But he did pull my ear. I was 5.

- My dad is no longer my favorite to fight with... My mom is for sure.

Classy and Sassy

I am now officially an adult!!! I babysat myself all weekend. I mean... I slept alone in my house for 2 nights and wasn't even scared. Now, most of you know that I am probably the most neurotic person on earth. My mom claims I'm afraid of my own shadow. She's probably right.

Also, I need more money so I applied for a job at Nordstrom. Since I am going to stay at The Gap and technically I'm not allowed to work there because it's a competitor, I'm just going to work during the Anniversary Sale. I really need some UGG boots, and some Sevens and for 20% off?! Why wouldn't I want to work there for a month or so?

You know what else I hate? When people tell you they're "trying" to have a baby. I think that's personal and really awkward. Keep it to yourself kids.

Also if you haven't wathched the video PSC Security on Youtube... WATCH IT! So funny. Anyway, I was walking through Nordstrom today and I saw the kid who says, "Last summer I made..... blah blah blah" I nearly died. I love spotting out local celebs.

Thanks, But No Thanks

I'm so sorry I can't document my life on my blog with pictures.... my computer is experiencing difficulties. Soon I will be getting a mac. The computer that EVERY college kid has. Did you know that if you buy a mac this summer you get a free ipod touch?! That's a steal of a deal! My father just bought a mac 2 weeks ago and the promo just started last week. Poor kid.

This last week I was wearing my newest pride and joy... my giraffe print cardigan from Banana Republic. I saved for months to buy that thing. I wear it probably 11 times a week. No joke. I was in a meeting and a girl said to me, "I really like your cardigan. I mean you totally pull it off. I could never wear something like that. I just couldn't. It would look so bad on me." Ok she should have just stopped what she was saying after the first phrase, "I really like your cardigan." But really, we all know that when someone tells you, "I could never pull it off." That really means, "I have nothing else to say to you, and I really I don't like that barf cardigan at all."

Word to the wise: Never accept compliments.

Day Trip

I'm off to Idaho just for the day. Diana (mother) and I just can't bear spending the night there. So we're leaving at the crack of dawn and coming back to Utah at the set of dawn. Ma said, "If you're good and don't complain, i'm going to buy you a sweatshirt that says BYU-Idaho on it!" I can't wait. I really want one of those sweatshirts. I mean that in the most non-sarcastic way. What's more tacky than an oversized sweatshirt with big letters of your school across your chest?

If You Only Knew...

I am sicker than a dog.... and that's sick.
I now shower 4 times a day... minimum.
I have watched every episode of Desperate Housewives season 3 in 2 sittings
Codeine in my anti drug

I woke up yesterday morning not being able to breathe. I was coughing up my lungs. Seriously. After 3 days of complaining that I don't feel well my mother finally gave me permission to call the doctor. Although have very good insurance... my parents have taught us kids that you don't EVER go to the doctor. But she could see that I was sick. I called the doctor... he wasn't in, so I had to see the Physicians Assistant. (not smart enough for med. school, yet smart enough to prescribe Tylenol) He told me that I was fine and had a viral infection. I don't believe him. He didn't even have a nurse working for him. It was some girl (dropout) who claimed herself as a CNA (certified nurses assistant?) She wore white scrub bottoms. I could see her underwear through her white pants. Unprofessional. Also, she was wearing some shirt from Hollister. I don't think I'll be visiting that clinic again.

We Got Da Beat

I am now 2 weeks into my 1/2 marathon training. I don't know what to say other than, I have shin splints, and it really sucks running on a treadmill. I will procede to give you a run down of what the playlist is like.
1st song- 4 minutes- Justin Timberlake and Madonna. This song is awesome... I mean it has Timberlake and Timbaland. Who could ask for anything more
2nd song- Sandstorm- Darude. Don't be questioning to yourself what this song is... If you're Mormon you know it because it's a every stake dance.
3rd- Rockstar- Miley Cyrus. Guilty pleasure for sure. I really think she can sing. Kind of.
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12- Damaged- Danity Kane. OMG!!!!

I've already blogged a million times about what Gold's Gym is like... so this will be a short blog. More to come tomorrow.

P.S. Me and my BFF Taunia are back to being BFF's again. Although she did forget my birthday last week. Thanks to all of you who were concerned.

California, California... Here We Come!!

Hollister. The word I hate more than any other word in the English dictionary. Why you ask? Look at the picture below and I will proceed to give my reasoning:

Exhibit A: The Picture. Isn't that couple so happy in their swimming suits on the beach? lol? Hollister is named after the town; Hollister, California
If you haven't noticed already.... no one in California wears Hollister. Do you want to know who does? Utahns. I still remember the day back in 2002, I was in 8th grade and I saw a 7th grade girl named Kylee walking down the hall in a Hollister sweatshirt. I freaked. I thought, "No way! I can't believe Hollister is in Utah!" Too bad I never had any money and my parents made me shop at Gap Kids. Scott and Diana (parents) told me, "Lynsey, we don't support stores that support children's pornography like Abercrombie, and since Hollister is in the same family, we won't buy your clothes from there, so stop complaining and put on your Gap Athletic purple sweatshirt and go to school."
I started saving every dime I had. Yes, I would even go through the couch to find coins so I could put them in my "Hollister" jar. All I wanted was a graphic t-shirt that said Hollister, Ca. huge across my chest so everyone at American Fork Junior High could see how cool I was because I was wearing clothes from California. Suckas.
I believe that everyone in Utah has the same idea as I did in 8th grade, they all want people to think they are cultured because they wear clothes from California. If you see a girl with huge ratted hair (blonde) she will always be wearing a Hollister item. I promise you. You can always tell if a girl is from Utah because of 2 things
1- she has hair as big as the Himalayas
2- she is wearing Hollister brand across her chest

Word to the wise: Please don't wear Hollister in California. Save yourself the embarrassment.

Epidemic

As of late, I have noticed that have small bumps all over my stomache. I haven't thought to much of it until today.... I am covered with small red bumps all over my stomache! My parents think I have measeles! It's kind of cool. I've never had a sickness like this before. I might die. I'm not sure. I'll keep you readers and creepers updated on my sickness.

Monday I started my 12 week 1/2 marathon training. I'm fully dedicated. Except for the fact that I have to use the restroom after each mile. Pretty annoying.

I have one new friend named Lindsay. Do you realize how cool it is having a friend with the same name as you?

I'm going to Colorado in the morning to babysitt my gamma. Did you know that Colorado has a J.Crew outlet, and a Lacoste outlet? Holla Holla

I went to go sell my plasma today. It was a 4 hour wait. Plus it was way shady. Everyone who was there was sick and licho de blanco. (portuguese)

I'm really sick. I must get some rest. I'm sorry I don't post as often as I did when I was studying for finals and taking 15 credit hours. Now I work about 13 hours a week... I'm really busy this summer .

Oh p.s. when I go up to Idaho.... I'm living in "mini-Belmont" I need some Seven's before I go up.

Today I Met The Boy I'm Gonna Marry...

Not really. I just have that song stuck in my head.
Ok I really love looking at wedding pictures. Good, Bad. You name it. I love them all.
Recently I have started saving wedding invitations that have been accumulating at the Leiter residence. I have good ones and bad ones. That way, when the day comes for me to say "I do," people won't be focusing on how bad my invitation was. As I was looking through some wedding pictures today I had a wonderful thought. If I get married in the winter... I'm wearing Ugg boots under my dress. Has that ever been done before? Matt, I know you're reading this and you're the photographer... is this an original idea or is it old news? I've never been married before so I wouldn't know.
I've always wanted to get married on May 20th. It's the perfect month. And the perfect day. But, since I'm going up to BYU-Idaho, I hear that the boys up there are tigers and the first girl they talk to they marry. So, looks like everyone better be keeping December 28th open. I'll probably be getting married. Most likely the wedding will be in Montana or Idaho. Pick your poison. Also, the wedding reception will most likely be at the local LDS church house. I better start making reservations for a vinyl archway, fish bowls with clear rocks in them and floating candles or roses, plastic utensils for the chicken croissant sandwiches choc. dipped strawberries, and pineapple. I also better get some scrap booking skills and supplies to make a picture book of us for the guests to sign. Did I mention dancing will be from 8-8:30?

UVU is For the Birds

As of April 2008, I was a Utah Valley State College Wolverine. Grr. Now I am a BYU- Idaho something?? Do they even have a mascot? Whatevs. Back to the point of the blog... UVSC will become a "real" university on July 1, 2008. It is still Utah Valley State College.
Yesterday I was folding denim in the back of the Gap when I noticed there was a new girl folding clothes next to me... I started with the simple interrogation... where are you from? How old are you? How many boys have you kissed? Do you shop at Nordstom?.... blah blah blah. She told me that she was still is attending "UVU" I am hard of hearing so I said, "U of U, or UVSC?" She then became flustered and stated, "Oh, I meant UVSC." That's right little girl... don't be saying you go to a university when really you are going to a state college. Word to the wise: save yourself the embarrasment and please wait to say "UVU" until after July 1. k thx.

Also: Are we liking this Audrey blog? I am still not completely in love with it.
Also: Remember the missionary who got sent home and texts me non-stop? Well I saw him at church today.... he's not bad looking at all. We'll call this one a "Summer Love" like the Justin Timberlake song.

Tanning Kids

My birthday is in 1.5 weeks. I really need to be tan for the pictures, like the one above. So, since Utah weather is not acting the way I want it to act, I have resorted to the tanning salons. Yes, I am stupid. Yes, I know I will get skin cancer, Yes, I know it's bad for you, Yes, I know I can get diabetes, Yes, I know that my skin will wrinkle, Yes, I know that I will smell funny, Yes, I know you can get locked in the bed and die. jk.

I go 2x a week, I go during happy hour when the tans are only 4.75. I have freckles now!! So many people compliment them! I love having them. I feel like I felt when I was in 3rd grade with frecks aka kisses from angels.

Whenever I go into the tanning salon I always hear everyones individual radios in each room, I have now noticed that everyone who goes to the tanning salon listens to the same station: 971 zht, Utah's hit music station. If you're not from Utah... it's your radio station for all your hip hop needs. That's the type of people that go tanning.... and I am proud to admit... I'm one of them. Well at least for a few more weeks until I can tan in the real sun every day from 1-4.

ps.... I quit my terrible morning job. Today was my last day. I called someone named Barbara. A man answered the phone and I said, "Hi, is Barbara there?" He then said, "This is he." WTF? I don't care what you say... Barbara is not a man's name!

Summer in the City

Since i've moved home I basically have no life.... I work at my first job from 8-1, then I come home and nap, or go tanning. The I go to my second job from 5-10. I'm tired. I hate working 2 jobs. Word to the wise: don't work 2 jobs. Sunday was my first day at a singles ward where I knew no one. I made sure to go to Nordstrom on Saturday and pick out a new dress. I found the perfect one. It has heart buttons. I then went to church, sat alone, and wouldn't you know.... people came and sat by me. Everyone was so nice. I'm friends with this girl who used to work with me. Her name is Lindsay also. I'm no longer an individual we are now known as "The Lindsay's". Although my name is spelled different. We found some p.y.t. returned missionary friends who got slightly offended when we watched Hairspray. I guess they can't handle Zac Efron! Let me just say this.... Single's wards are 100x better than student wards.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

I moved out with no boxes. My boxes were people with 2 hands. This is my bedroom. Aka War zone. My parents were beyond mad that I had this much stuff! My dad said, "When you go to BYU-Idaho. You are taking one suitcase and one bag."
More crap outside my bedroom. Who would have known that this much stuff could fit in half a bedroom? I'm sick.
More crap in my bedroom
The aftermath. All 5 bags are filled with clothes to take to the D.I. I am now the girl with:
7 Winter Coats
11 Sweatshirts
22 Dresses
14 Skirts
4 Polos
23 Shirts
13 Cardigans
5 Button up shirts
19 Sweaters
63 pair of shoes
17 pants
12 scarves
Disgusting I know! But really... just think of how much stuff I had before that!

Friday was the day I left Provo forever. I sure do miss walking out my door every morning and smelling the brick oven garlick air. My brother and sister-in-law graduated on Friday morning. I rolled out of bed at 6:00 stuck a brush through my hair popped in a headband and left. I think everyone in my family did the same. Above is a picture of the motley crew.

Homeward Bound

I moved home today. Goodbye Provo. Goodbye Friends. Goodbye no curfew. Did you know my parents go to bed every night at 8:30? Also my little dog Calli sleeps will now be sleeping with me every night because I sleep on the 3rd floor all alone... she snores just as loud as a 300 lb. man and she's only 15 lbs. wtf?

Also my high school love from 2 posts ago texted me yesterday... and he won't stop. I now hate texts that are these 3 words..."Hey What Up?" Is that even a sentence? Word to the wise... please don't ever text me ridiculous texts or else I won't text back. Also if I don't text back please don't send me 3 more texts. Thx

-Please stay tuned for a longer blog on Sunday. It's going to be really good.

Series of Unfortunate Events

A series of unfortunate events have occured in the last 24 hours....

1- I tried to download a cute backgroud for my blog and everything got screwed up. Now i'm stuck with this ugly one. I'm really sorry readers and I hope you'll still read my blog until i get this new one up.

2- The radio in my car broke. I am curently trying to move home too. Do you realize how boring it is to drive to American Fork and back 3 times without a radio? It's the worst! So I began teaching myself french. I now know : Je suis Lynsey. and Voulez vous couche avec moi?

3- I have a new job. It's at this place called I deleted the name . every morning. I have never been so bored in my entire life. 120 more days util my mom said I can quit!!

Love Needs a Holiday

My first 16-year-old true love... Rick Elder. We met at Maggie Moos Ice Cream Shop. My first real job... getting paid 5.50 an hour. I really thought I had it made. I'm easy to tease and that's when we first fell in love with each other. He would tease and boss me around... which if you know me... I HATE being told what to do. So I would get really mad at him, then he would say, "Lyns, I'm just kidding." Then he would hug me.... for those of you who know me I hate being touched. (No, I wasn't abused as a child. I come from a perfect familyI just don't like to hug people.) After he would hug me I would freak. That's how our flirting was. I don't know how to flirt. I only know how to get upset. He would text me CONSTENTLY! In fact that's what ruined the "Leiter Children's Trip to Disneyland" Summer of 2004, all the siblings went to Disneyland without ma and pa. And all I did was text him the whole time. It's still brought up almost every Sunday at dinner.
Anyways, he broke my heart. I always dreamed of him being the Bishop and everyone would call him "Bishop Rick" lol. jk. We remained friends throughout high school. He would still text me everyday saying, "Hey hey what up?" I would melt every day I got those texts. He then tried to set me up with his returned missionary brother, so every morning for a couple months I would get 2 texts from the hermanos, saying "hey hey what up?" Well Elder Elder went on a mission 1.5 years ago. He had some sophomore that was waiting religously for him. She's engaged to someone else.... gasp! And he just came home a couple of weeks ago. He still has 6 months left. I'm intrigued to see what he's up to.
I'm a huge creep, and I know EVERYTHING about everyone. He works at Maggie Moos right now with my little high school friend Ashley. She is my secret spy and tells me all the deets about him. Part of me wants to see him... part of me wants to not see him because i'll just interogate him about why he came home early. As my good friend Nelly Furtado states, "Why do all good things come to an end?"

A Step back in time.....

5 years ago in Young Women's we wrote letters to ourselves and then placed them in a time capsule. Today I was asked to be an honored guest and read mine to all the Young Women. Here is my letter:

It's a little lengthy. Please read. Also, I did not edit it. So please don't mind the punctuation.

My dearest Lynsey-

Today is September 17, 2003. I am a sophomore in high school. I am also on the Dance Company at the high school and I just joined the FFA! (Future Farmers of America) Stephany Cochran and Amanda Gear joined also. It will be great. In 5 years I hope that I will be graduated from high school and I will be going to BYU Hawaii! I will also be writing my eternal companion who will be on his mission name: Tyler Belnap (hearts all around name) I want 4 kids whose names will be: Braxton Tyler, Abigail something, I have no clue what I want to be when I grow up maybe some kind of bum that lives on the beach in Hawaii. Right now I am saving to buy a 1996 VW Jetta, but in 5 years I will have a new VW Jetta. (If i'm not living in Hawaii) I hope I am still friends with Lora Shelby, Ashley Brocious, Taunia Davies, the neighborhood girls, and Alisa Blackburn. I want to get married in the Salt Lake Temple because when they do wedding pictures they have a platform that the girls can stand on while making out with their husband. I love life and I hope all of my dreams come true! I hope I will be worthy to enter the temple I know that this church is true. I also want to be the General Young Womens President. I hate the president of the United States "Bush" he is a retard! Lora Shelby says she will be president wow! I can't wait to open this letter in 5 years!

I Love Me!!!!!!!!

Love- Lynsey Anne Leiter

Lengthy I know. Thanks for reading that. I loved how vain I was when I was 15.

Let's go through and make some clarifications:

-Alisa Blackburn and I stopped talking about 1 month after I wrote this letter, we haven't talked since.

- Tyler Belnap and I never were an item.

- I still hate pres. Bush

- I never did drive a VW Jetta

- Funny though, I will be getting a new VW Passat next week

- I definitely do NOT want to be General Young Womens President

- Don't want 4 kids

- I joined the FFA as a joke just so that I could get a jacket. I quit 2 weeks later.

I don't think I've changed much. One thing is for sure... I don't have acne, and I no longer dress in American Eagle.

The picture: In Hawaii... picking pineapples. My future occupation

Gym Rats

Gold's Gym. Who doesn't go to Gold's Gym? I think 2 out of 3 people can say that they are a member. I'm definitely a fan of Gold's Gym on 9th east. Brand new facility, cardio cinema (which smells like your jr. high p.e. locker), and of course the boyz. jk.

This is really hard for me to explain on computer what Gold's is like. Let's just say.... about 2 out 3 people who go there just go to socialize. While the other 1 out of the 3 goes to work out and watch The Hills, (like me).

Have you ever noticed the girls who go there with their booty shorts and cleavage tanks? Have you ever noticed the boys in their Hollister cut of shirts and their And 1 or K swiss shoes? It's a joke. really. The boys don't ever lift weights. They do what I like to call, "10 Steps to Prowling"

1- Scan the facility

2- Search out their prey

3- Put their weight machine on 200 lbs.

4- Sit on machine

5- Make eye contact with the female of interest

6- Lift the 200 lbs once

7- Sit their and stare

8- Wink

9- Walk over to her

10- Say, "Oh man, what a workout."

The girl then bats her eyes, amazed that he is so buff. When really she doesn't realize that what he is drinking is actually creotine. (spelled wrong?)

Interratial couples

If this isn't the cutest baby in the world....

Vanity is something us Leiter's all have in common.

A love sick Romeo....

J. Crew is my new addiction... can I justify spending $175 on a skirt? I think I am going to use my whole tax refund to buy this sucker.

I woke up this morning to the shrieking sound of my cell phone ringing. It was mother. She said, "Hey Lynsey, I found a car for you. I want you to come home tomorrow and test drive it." Oh I love my mom. We have been fighting since last April about me getting a new car. But I guess she came to her senses. It really pays to be the favorite child.

Also I have been listening to the radio too much lately. I am now obsessed with the song "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis. Definite guilty pleasure. I don't know why I like the song so much, it's really cliche` but I definitely get giddy every time I hear it. Please don't tell anyone.

Also I am a huge jerk for not giving Marni a shout out. Her birthday was yesterday too. Sorry Marni.

Happy Birthday Darling!

It's my favorite baby's birthday today! Happy Birthday Natalie! It's hard to believe that just one year ago today I called in "sick" to the Gap so that I could see my new best friend be born! Nat Pat's birthday was a big day for a one-year-old. We went to the zoo. If any of you haven't been to the Hogle Zoo... I suggest you go! It's so fun! I love teasing kids I don't know. Like for example in the aligator place the white aligator was just sitting there motionless.... I then said to my mom, "Oh my word, I can't believe he's dead." Kids of all ages stopped dead in their tracks and looked at me. lol. Then I asked my dad while we were walking by a whole family of polygamists how do elephants mate? Word to the wise... don't talk about adult things in kid places....especially in Utah. Ok but back to the main point of this post. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALIE! I really wish she wasn't going to medical school in Wisconsin. R.I.P.

re: I am trying to post pictures. They won't work... Stay tuned please.

And I Don't Want the World to See Me... Cause I don't Think that they'd Understand

You probably just read the title of this blog. And now you have to Goo-Goo Dolls stuck in your head. As I was driving home today after doing 7 hours of math, I turned on the radio and Iris was the song that was playing. I started crying while I was driving because the lyrics in this song are so true. I don't want the world to see me because of these reasons:

1- Finals are coming up

2- I haven't showered in 3 days

3- I'm still wearing Saturday morning's makeup

4- My clothes don't match (and that's not because I am color blind)

5- My hair hasn't been brushed since Saturday

6- I have been chewing on the same piece of gum since 8 am.

7- It's 9 pm right now

As you can tell by my list I have turned into a savage. I'm sick and disgusting and I don't care. I'm just trying to get this week over with. One thing that will brighten my week is, I have my advanced spinning class tomorrow. I love that class because she plays, Get low, Applebottom Jeans, Chingy, and my new favorite... Sandstorm!!!

kleen next....

I share a room with a young woman who is allergic to the following:

1-Peanut Butter

2- Fish

3- Soy

4- Bread

5- Gum

6- Chocolate

7- Milk

8- Carrotts

9- Beans

10- Tortillas

11- Sugar

12- Flour

13- Boys

14- Cat

15- Dogs

16- Carpet

17- MTV

18- Magazines

19- Laundry Detergent
The list goes on and on and on....

She blows her nose probably 200 times a day. No joke. Since I moved into her room I have come to hate the sound of "nose blowing" seriously I'll be at that point in my sleep where I am just about to go to neverland. When all of a sudden I hear that "swish" of the kleenex being pulled out of the box. Seriously I get chills every time I hear someone blow their nose. I would rather prefer listening to 45 cats claw their claws on a chalkboard then have to listen to Angela/Reba/Jessica blow her nose. So word to the wise... if you blow your nose in front of me i'll probably create a hate-blog about you. k thx

Cause we are living in a material world. And I am a material girl

I had a former roomate- Rachel Edwards who would always say to me, "Lynsey, this is the only time in our lives where it's all about us. Why not spoil ourselves?" I've really taken her advice into my own life. I spend way too much money on clothes and other things for myself... but why not? It's my time in my life where it's all about me. I feel like a meth addict only i'm an addict of buying clothes from stores I shouldn't be able to afford.

Last night I logged onto j.crew.com and found out that all of their sale items are an extra 20% off! Holla! I was so excited but really.... how many clothes can one person fit into their closet? So I went through my closet and found 20 name brand items to sell to Plato's Closet. It's funny cause I have saved every item i've ever bought from Abercrombie and Fitch. I gave away 2 Abercrombie items. At least 13 shirts from American Eagle. 3 shirts from Hollister, and a couple of sweaters from Buckle. In high school I thought I was the shiz if I had the Hollister logo across my chest. I hope plato's gives me a lot of money for my clothes!

But she's been gone for that summer... for that summer

In January I totally commited myself to getting a full-time job. I was going to sacrifice my addiction of worshiping the sun, so that I could make a lot of money. However, this past week I got a new job. 11 bones and hour plus commission every morning from 8-1. Then from 1-5 I will be working hard on my Cuban tan. Then, from 5:30-10:30 I will be working at the Gap. I figured out today that I spend over $300 on clothing alone each month.

I will also be selling my body 2x a week by donating plasma. The profits from that will go towards bleaching my teeth "California" white.

I like boys that wear Abercrombie and Fitch. I'd take 'em if I had one wish. But he's been gone for that summer. For that summer.

===Picture...During the summer someone asked me which part of Mexico i'm from.

Now!

Welcome to Utah Chipotle!
Matching Coats!
Spoon Me is actually the name of a frozen yogurt place and is in no way derogitory.

People often ask me for advice, the advice I used to give was strictly just about dating because I've read all the books, listened to all the tapes, and had all the experience...blah, blah, blah. But recently I've been giving "life" advice to my peers.
Today I'm going to blog about one girl in particular. Her name is Ashli (name spelling changed to keep individual disclosed) Ashli is your all american girl; tan skin, blonde hair, Lexus SUV, lives in Alpine Village, and has over 900 friends on Facebook. I like her.
Yesterday I dropped the bomb on her and told her I was color blind. She cried, I cried. Then she told me that she isn't going to live in Alpine Village anymore and that she hasn't told any of her roomates, she told me she wants to live in HighlandPark. It took me a second to realize where Highland Park is. I realized it is no only above Belmont on the geographicalmap, but it is also above Belmont on the social status scale. Famous stars have lived there while getting their degrees from BYU let me mention a few, Missy Elliot, Jonny Depp, Britney Spears.
Not to mention current resident: Morgan Olson from season one of Laguna Beach, she drives a BMW, and she has been in a cameo appearance in Square Magazine.
Ashli asked me... "Lynsey, should I live there?" I then replied, "Well if you like living with people who use Nordstrom bags as paper towels. Then sure." She said, "Yeah I already have a lot of friends so it doesn't really matter." I then said, "You're right. Facebook says you have 900 friends." And that's why you don't teach a one-armed person a lesson.

friends don't let friends....

At least once a day I have someone walk up to me and say these words.... "Omg Lyns! Your blog is soooooo lol funny!" I then get a huge smile on my face and I always ask them which blog is their favorite... they then tell me. Then I reply with this statement..."Well, why didn't you comment?" They say, "Well I was, but I just ran out of time."

ATTENTION: All readers of my blog. If you are a creep who just reads my blog everyday without commenting then I will PERMANENTLY delete you from EVER reading my blog. Do I make myself clear?

I do love when people read my blog. My life dream is to become famous like Nicole Hill, she was featured in Utah Valley Magazine. I can only wish that my blog will be discovered and have over 2,000 hits a day.

I really hope I didn't sound mean. You know my my personality I'm jk. Thanks for friendship!

btw Matt if you're reading this it's not just you. :)

Telemarketing is for the birds

Summer is coming up.... which means one thing. I need a summer job. Whenever I get a job in the summer I demand that I only work mornings because I like to have a real summer where I can actually get tan and look like I did something fun besides working. I've applied to over 30 office jobs and no one wants because I am leaving in the fall. So I have stooped to the level of telemarketing with all the drug dealers, drop-outs, pregnant teens, gender confused kids. But I have to do it if I'm going to get a mac and a new car. Sometimes I wish I was a character on Laguna Beach. I hate working. I want my parents to buy me materialistic things.
Also I'm going to start selling my body... body meaning, I'm going to sell plasma. But I can't for another 2 months because my blood is filled with Accutane poison.

You were such a P.Y.T.

Last night I went to a dance party at Alpine Village. This wasn't your regular "Provo Dance Party" no grinding, no sluts, no "Get Low", no "Soulja Boi", no "Applebottom Jeans" It was an alternative music dance party. Some may even call it an "Indie" dance party. While I was there dancing I noticed some strange kids, strange meaning, Apx sales guys. You know who i'm talking about. All summer sales guys look the same. You can easily pick them out in a crowd. There was also a lot of other strange kids too. Like the asian in the white sweatshirt who danced next to the speaker with his back towards the crowd, dancing all by himself. And then there was David. David was a special boy. He had a soulpatch. I think he came to the party all by himself. He would bounce from dance circle to dance circle trying to be cool. Then he came to my circle. He started dancing next to me and the first thing I noticed was his shirt, "I crash both parties" With a picture of a Donkey, and an Elephant. I thought,"Who is this chester? Please stop dancing next to me. It looks like we're friends." Then M.I.A. came on... my favorite song, "Paper Planes" We all started singing and doing the dance moves when he said, "Who is this singer?" I then stated, "It's M.I.A. ...Nig" Then he said, "Oh well I'm new to this 'Indie' thing. I don't know any of these songs." I then just sort of walked away..... thinking to myself, "This kid sucks." About an hour later "Paper Planes" came on again and I saw him ask another girl who the singer was. I guess asking someone who sings the song is some form of a pick-up line. Well, It doesn't work. Towards the very end of the dance he came back to my circle. During the song he extends his hand and states, "I'm David, what's your name?" I told him my name. Then I asked to get a picture with him. He definitely is a treasure. I'm sure he sells pest control with that soul patch growing under his lower lip. The picture will be posted soon.

Is Bob Gay?

Since January 2, 2008. I have become obsessed with The Biggest Loser. The show is the highlight of my week. I might even like it more than I love the scandal on Desperate Housewives. On The Biggest Loser, there are 2 trainers. Jillian the beast, and Bob the nice hot trainer. Not only is Bob in amazing shape, he's also really good looking. But, when he talks he talks with a slight lisp, and he has tattoos all over his body, and to top it all off he's huge into yoga. So let me pose this question... Is Bob gay?

2 more weeks until we find out who's the Biggest Loser!

Julie Andrews Wannabees....

As I was at work today, talking with my co-worker, I realized that if you're a singer. You're dramatic. My co-worker is one of them. Let me list the ways how you can tell if someone is a singer:

1- They have headaches frequently

2- They get tummy aches frequently

3- Super super nice

4- Complain about how much they have to do while smiling

5- Say they "don't feel well, but I'm willing to help you."

6- Tell you they enjoy singing

7- Been in a beauty pageant

Ok you may think this list is lame. But seriously, if someone starts doing at least 2 out of the 7 things i've listed they are a singer. I've been experimenting with this observation for a while and it's true. Also those of you that know me probably think i'm dramatic. But i'm a different type of dramatic. I hardly smile, and i've never had a headache, and i'm not the nicest person in the world. jk kind of.

No Doi...

I went to Target after my "Advanced Spinning Class" at Gold's Gym "Tennis Club" The quotations are to emphasize how V.I.P. I am. jk. While I was at Target waiting for my last month of Accutane pills (woo-hoo!) I realized I needed some new running socks. I saw a lovely young lady in the ever so delightful red shirt and tan pants. I asked,"Excuse me, where can I find some socks?" She then questioned,"For women?" I then replied with a look of shock, "Uh yeah. Do I look like a man?" She then pointed me in the direction that I should go. Sometimes people need to think before they answer.

Also today I saw a Maserati in Provo. The car cost about $100,000. I thought to myself, "Who in Provo is driving that kind of a car?" Then instantly I was reminded of the apartment complex... Belmont.

Speaking of Belmont. Over 60 cars got broken into this past weekend. I was driving home today and I saw a kid in a BMW X5, the back window had duct tape all over it. Belmont was the only thing that came to my mind. If I was a robber I would definitely break into their cars. They're rich, and clueless. I'm sure they leave their iphones in their cars, along with their parents credit cards. Ok I need to stop. I may sound like I'm jealous but I'm not.

Ain't No Other Man

Christina Agulara puts it very nicely. I could feel it from the start, Couldn't stand to be apart. Something ‘bout you caught my eye, Something moved me deep inside Don't know what you did boy but you had it and i've been hooked ever since. (Hook)I told my mother, my brother, my sister and my friends. Told the others, my lovers, both past and present tense. That everytime I see you everything starts making sense. Do your thang honey! (Chorus). Ain't no other man, can stand up next to you. Ain't no other man on the planet does what you do (what you do!) You're the kind of guy, a girl finds in a blue moon. (hey)You got soul (yeah), you got class (ohh). You got style, you bad Oh Yeah! Ain't no other man it's true (all right).Ain't no other man but you.

I'm pretty picky when it comes to choosing who I like. You can tell a lot about a guy by these simple things:

1- If they wear good jeans

2- Straight teeth

3- Listen to good music

4- If they dye their hair

5- Constantly texting

6- Funny

7- If they have an imac

8- Gum chomper

9- Wear white shoes such as and1, or kswiss

10- Owner of one or many leather jackets

11- Tennis Player

12- Future occupation: Lawyer or Surgeon

* Items listed in green are good. Items listed in red are bad.

I'm sorry I didn't make the list longer but I need to go to church soon. Hoppy Easter!

Whenever I tell Brittany who I'm crushing on she never approves. She stated, "You always like condescending, weird, smart, funny guys." I thought about that strong statement last night and realized I do like the mean ones. But they sure do fit the above mentioned list.

**disclaimer-- picture has nothing to do with this post***

Meet Mary Poppins,

Dear Blog,

Last night I went to Utah's Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant. I watched 29 girls compete for the title of Utah's Junior Miss. What a splendid night it was. Seriously some of these girls have got some mad skills. The girl sitting next to me told me to keep an eye on number 25; named Lindsay Brinton from West High School. Lindsay is not only Student Body President, she's also on the tennis team which she has gone to state to compete, she's a team captain for the basketball team, she's a 3.99 gpa student, she's also a concert pianist who has played at Carneige Hall, She's also 2007's Miss Teen America, She drives 2 cars; an Audi and a Subaru. She's played for the Utah Symphony, played in Cairo, Egypt. She's also been on the cover of the New Era Magazine, with a whole section talking about her and her "perfect" life. This girl is insane! Last night she swept the compitition winning in every category. Was it a shock when they announced 25 as the grand prize winner? No. Absolutely not. This girl is Mary Poppins. She's practically perfect in every way. Oh did I mention that, "Althought Lindsay has been accepted to Stanford University, she's still waiting to hear from Harvard where she'll major in Biochemical Engineering so she can create a pill to cure cancer." Wow. She's something else, yet i'm kind of jealous of her. She's done and won everything. I wonder what it would be like to live in her shoes for a day or two.

Dear Blog, What Shall I Do?

Dear B.,

I don't know if I should go to BYU-I. Or stay in Provo in the fall. I'm going to make a pro-con list.

Provo Pros

1-My Gap job

2-My mommy

3- Nordstrom, Banana Republic, J.Crew.... basically anything of high fashion.

4- Write for School newspaper

5- Civilization

Idaho Pros

1- New scene

2- Taunia aka bff

3- cows

4- single-lane highways

5- Huge Hip-Hop Scene

Provo Cons

1- None

Idaho Cons

1- Cold, Cold,Cold

2- Cold, Cold, Cold

I'll let you know the winning results in a month. Until next time; Seacrest. Out.

Dear Randy, Paula, and Simon,

Dear American Idol Judges,
I think it's time for AI to be done with. The show is lame. What season are we on anyways? No body knows. Keep it classy. Throw in the towel, have no shame.

Dear Obnoxious,

Dear 3rd roomate with a boyfriend,
He's really obnoxious. I wish he would stop talking. I can't concentrate when I'm working on my homework because he talks so loud.

Dear new 2008 Hyundai Sonata,
Thanks for protecting my sister-in-law and neice when they got surrounded by a mexican gang in the Albertsons parking lot.

Dear Battery in my computer,
I really wish you would last longer than 20 minutes.

Dear Other Roomate,

Dear Blog,
I really wish Angela would get a boyfriend. She never leaves our room. I'm getting really tired of listening to Reba McEntire. k thx bai

Dear Roomate,

Dear Blog,

I'm really sick of watching my roomate and her fiance. They really should get a room. But they can't because it's BYU housing so they have to stay in the front room and fornicate with each other. (Not really "Fornicate" but you catch my drift)

Facebook is for lovers

Recently I have found a new love in my life: Freaks and Geeks. A television series that lasted for one season in 2000. Great show. I saw that one of my friends on Facebook also liked that show. This "friend" of mine added me last February. I had no clue who he was. So anyways, I wrote on his wall saying, "Hey you like Freaks and Geeks too! Cool!" He then wrote me an e-mail saying we should have a tv show watching date together. Ok... i'm not down with going on a date with someone I don't even know. So I told him I was kind of dating someone. (False) and he told me to change my relationship status on Facebook to "in a relationship" I told him that is tacky and I would never do that. He then deleted me as a friend. WTF?! Just because I won't go on a date with a stranger? Whateverrr

The nicest kids in town

I watched Hairspray last night. While I was watching the movie I thought to myself... If someone offered me 1 million dollars or five minutes making out with Zac Efron which would I choose? I thought about it for a looooooong time. Then I came up with the solution. I would take the million and then pay Zac Efron 100,000 to come hang out with me.

I sent in my application to BYUI yesterday. I'll find out in 6 weeks.

I thought of the name for my book: Mad World

I called my 9-year-old neighbor and asked her if she had the Hannah Montana cd. She did so today I got the Hannah Montana and the Meet Miley Cyrus cd. That girl has got talent.

I have 20/20 vision. But i'm getting agua blue color contacts. They are going to be piercing eyes. Zac Efron and I will have the same color.

Goodbye Provo

This past weekend I went up to Idaho to visit some friends at BYU Idaho. I hate Idaho. It's not really my cup-of-tea. Plus they don't have a Nordstrom. (jk I just said that so that I can sound high maintenance). I went with Vivian and Britt. We had a paper hanging in the passenger window with our phone number. The first guy was married, the second was 27, the third was a car full of 16-year-olds. Let's just say we didn't have much luck. Once we got to Rexburg the party never stopped. While I was up there for the three day weekend, I decided it's time to pack my bags and leave Provo. I'm going to transfer up there. BYU Idaho has a big Hip-Hop Scene. I'm huge into hip-hop. (not really) also they have one grocery store, one walmart, and one brothal. Idaho also looks like the Lion King after Scar takes over the valley. They even have pride rock. Oh also, Fort Hall Casino is in Idaho. That is where my 21st birthday will be. You're all invited!!!

Wikipedia is 4 lovers

As many of you know.... I am a huge fan of Wikipedia. All things in life relate to Wikipedia. Also as some of you may know.... I have a roomate who is in LOVE with Reba Mcentire. Actually she is beyond "in love" she's obsessed. She knows everything about Reba. So Britt and I decided to put Wikipedia+Reba together. We wikied Reba and then edited her "Personal Life" section. Our entry is, "As of February 2008, some dirty rumors surfaced about Reba contracting STDs from a promiscuous past that she hasn't mentioned. Reba's people confirmed that the rumors are true and that she has the best doctors in the country treating the alleged chlamydia."

we thought that we were really clever about our choice of words. We then showed our roomate pretending it wasn't us. She didn't think it was very funny. Her exact words were, " lies, it's all lies." Well Wikipedia doesn't think so.

Lethal Poison for da system

I had a revelation on monday. I Lynsey Anne Leiter am going to write a book. I can't go into detail about what the story is going to be about (copyright issues). I'll begin the writing process in the summer.

My brother is taking a multicultural class. He raised his hand and said," Utah doesn't want illegal immigrants paying in-state tuition." A latino girl raised her hand and replied, "um, it's offensive to me when you use the word "illegal."
WTF?! Correction: "illegal" is the politically correct word for immigrants who snuck into the country. What does she want us to say? Aliens? Go read a book.

Romney won Utah and Mass. Big whoop. He blows.
Hillary's great.
Obama won California?

Trying to fit a square into a circle was my life.... I can flllllly let the rain fall down and wake my dreams

I was yet again at work yesterday. I was a little annoyed that I was working, a little annoyed that people were asking me stupid questions. This girl walked up to me and said... " Um, like is this shirt on like sale?" I then replied, "No. It's full price." (in my meanest voice) Then she said, "Oh, well it's like on the like sale rack." Then I said, "Well, sorry it's full price." She walked away and I realized I knew that voice! It was Morgan Olsen, the Mormon from the first season of MTV's Laguna Beach. The funny thing is, I requested her as a friend on Facebook over the summer. Let me just say, she did NOT accept my friend request. I kind of hate her. She lives in Belmont and I don't. She probably has an iphone too. Whatevs. Thx 4 friendship Morgan... NOT. Btw I work at the Gap and nothing is full price for me sucka.

Ugg, Umbrella, Ulga

All I wanted Santa to bring me this year was a pair of UGG boots. Did I get them? No. So I looked all over the internet trying to find a pair. Did I find a pair? No. So I took the next step. I went to Nordstrom, asked the associate how I could be my hands on a pair of UGG sweater boots and she said I would have to wait until March. That was a month ago. So today when I was in class, I noticed I had a new voicemail from 426-2800. In some weird way I have Nordstroms number memorized. I thought to myself, "why would they be calling me? Do they want me to work there?" Then I remembered the shoes. So I called them back and they said they had a pair waiting for me with my name on it. I go there so often they love me because I help them pay for daycare, buy groceries, and get haircuts. I thought about it all day, "do I really want these shoes? Do I really want to pay $150 for them?" I came to reason with myself that yes I want them. Do I regret my decision? Maybe. But hellooooo. They're UGG's everyone from California has them. Along with every Freshmen.

Best and Worst

WORST: School schmool. Who wants to go to school on Friday? Not me. However, I did go to school because I LOVE my new classes. When I was walking outside to my second class I noticed that the stairs were icy. I held onto the hand rail for dear life while walking carefully by myself. Much to my dismay, I fell right on my back. Ok maybe it wouldn't have been so terrible if I had someone there to laugh with me. But it was just plain embarrassing because no one new what to say or do. I laughed and then just pulled out my cell phone and pretended to talk to someone.... BEST: I went to the mall to pick up a beautiful poster from the Gap for my living room. I went into Banana Republic to shop shop shop and the well-dressed employee said, "Hi Lynsey" I nearly collapsed right on the floor! They know my name! If only I dressed as well as him.

Pretty Young Thing

I decided to join an online math class. I'm trying to avoid Tuesday Thursday classes for as long as I live. I woke up this morning at 10:30, had some breakfast, made a playlist for studying. Fyi as much as I tried to fight it; I did put Maroon 5 on my playlist. When I logged on to the website to do my math homework, I discovered that I had 7 assignments to do! Mind you each assignment has 30 questions on it. Finally at 5:30 p.m. e.s.t. I emerged from the cave (aka my bedroom) I watched Reba- Cheyenne has a drinking problem gasp! Marni is moving out tonight. RIP. Last night I made 30 dollars by selling my Biology book on Craig's List, and I made a new friend who wears Abercrombie, from California, drives a BMW (like me), AND has an iphone! I'm trying to see what else I can find to sell on Craigs list so I can have a great encounter as I did last night!

Dinnerrrrrrrrrrrr Grrrrrrrrrrroup

Ok so its the start of a new semester. So I thought it would be a good idea to join a dinner group. I decided to join in Brittney's group and just take Marni's place because she s retiring from The Elms apartments. (RIP) So tonight Brittney and I heard that there was dinner group at this girls' apartment, so we walked through the snow, up 4 flights of stairs and entered, only to find out that dinner group had been changed and only 8 VIP people were invited to it and we were NOT on the list. We were not aware that dinner group had become a social status so we asked if we could still come and they were like, "uh um well um yeah, I guess" ok seriously its dinner group its not the cheer squad, or drill team. It's DINNER GROUP. So much to their dismay i'll just quit the group,They can just shove their VIPs up their..... oh by the way I drive a BMW.

Like moms and teachers?

Last night I went and saw Juno for the second time. Seriously best movie ever! The movie theater was full, I had the opportunity to sit next to a new couple. I had no clue who they were. At first they just started holding hands and rubbing each others arms. Then they started kissing each other on the ear. Then they started making out. Excuse me but I just paid 8:50 to see this movie! They were so loud with their kissing and really were throwing of my groove of movie watching. Who do these people think they are? Thundercats are gooooo!!!

My neice is leaving me for a week..... RIP I will miss her dearly. So I thought I would put this picture up. It's really hard having a good looking neice, whenever I see any other babies I judge them. It's really hard to find other babies that are as good looking as her. She entered the Gap baby contest. That's how cute she is. (Sorry for it being sideways. I don't know how to fix it)

$5000!!!!!

Today I entered the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. Whoever wins gets $5000 every week for the rest of their life. I hope I win. Here's a list of what I would do with the money if I won.

* Move to Belmont Condoes
* Seven Peaks Season Pass
* Classic Skating Season Pass
* ipod touch
* iphone
* 80 gb ipod
* Apple imac

Bloggggerzzzzzzzzz

Today was a special day in American history. My grandma turned 81. I had the opportunity to give this fine young woman a call. We talked for 19 minutes. Millie is a HUGE fan of celebrity gossip. Aren't grandmas supposed to be all sweet and knit and bake your favorite choco choco chip cookies? Well this lady talked to me for 19 minutes about Brittany Spears. I loove that she knows more about celeb gossip then her 20 year old grandaughter.