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School started today. Unfortunately there was not a Yuki, Brandon, or Thomas in sight. Dang it UVU. You have failed me again. 

(For those of you who don't know, Yuki, Brandon, and Thomas are all boys who have been in classes with me...boys who I have pined over, too shy to approach because I am mesmerized by their hotness. And yes. One of them is Asian.)

In other news: Beyonce stole my baby name, and I am NOT happy about it.

Sappy

So today I went to see this movie. I wanted to see it when it first came out, but after watching my fair share of action movies in the past couple weeks, my interest was losing steam. 

I was fairly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. First of all, when I heard ScarJo was in it, my hopes and dreams were dashed! She is not my favorite. However, thanks to the brilliance of Matt Damon (and even more so the little girl who played his daughter...) the movie was saved! Not to mention the animals were just the way I like them- on a screen, no where near me. (animals and I are not close.) 

There was just one thing that bothered me throughout most of the movie. And I hesitate to say it because it is not my style, AT ALL, to talk about things that are...sappy. That is the word I will use. 

The movie--SPOILERS, but not really because the movie is based on a book, plus the trailer is not subtle-- is about a man who loses his wife and then moves his family, a teenage angst-ridden boy and a cute as a button young daughter, to a run down zoo. From there, the story pretty much tells itself. 

The thing about the movie I was fixated on was the fact that this family could not get over the death of the mother. The boy was especially messed up, and so was Matt Damon in his own way. 

The whole time I was just thinking, Thank heavens for the Gospel! Keep in mind that I rarely think this way during movies. I usually spend the whole time making fun of poorly written dialogue or awful wardrobe choices. And don't even get me started if there is an actor faking an accent in the movie! 

Anywho, it was just awful watching these people suffer through the loss of their wife and mother. Like she was gone forever and there was nothing they could do about it. I am so thankful that I do not have that state of mind. It would seriously be miserable. 

After watching that movie I realized how much I take the Gospel for granted. So I am going to add something to my list of random thoughts: Stop taking the Gospel for granted. Start learning more. Live it. Don't be afraid to share it. And most of all, strengthen it.

So in conclusion, it is crazy to say that I felt sorry for a fake family. A fake family with a handsome Matt Damon father. But there is one thing I can do, Matt Damon--I'm going to convert you!

**Sorry for my sappy-ness**

Twenty-Twelve

Happy 2012 Family/Friends!

I took a nice break from the computer these last few weeks and it has been grand! (minus the fact I got the flu and thought I was going to die...)

So. It is 2012. I remember in junior high I had to write a paper about what life was going to be like in the future. Not your personal life, but the world in general. I had to have an art aspect to the paper and I remember I drew flying cars and pneumatic tubes, very 5th Element like. The point is, the "future" year I was writing about was 2015. Like in three years 2015. I hope Ford, or at least Toyota (those Asian smarties) releases a flying car soon, or else I will be labeled a liar. 

I have 12 random thoughts (not resolutions, just thoughts) to start off the year:

1. Although I have no intentions of getting married anytime soon (if ever) I already have everything planned- including the fireworks that will be set off as I drive away in a mint green convertible. 

2. I am not going to take any vacations this year.* I am saving my monies to go on an epic adventure the minute I graduate college. Or I will buy a new car. I haven't decided. 

3. Eating right then exercise. That is the order I will do it.

4. I got a sewing machine for Christmas. I am this much closer to becoming a designer on Project Runway. If only I could figure out how to thread the darn thing...

5. Practice, Practice, PRACTICE.

6. I am almost positive I want a new make-up look. However, I do not know what to do. Keep in mind I am afraid of eyeliner.

7. Speaking of eyes, I must go to the eye doctor this year. I officially have to sit on the second row of my classes. I have to get glasses before that turns into the first row. 

8. I know I said I wasn't going to take any vacations, but if I happen to be in California anytime this year, I will try my hardest to go see Conan O'Brien. Something on my bucket list must be crossed off. 

9. I want to start a book club. There are so many good books in the world, I want to read more of them. And then discuss. No one in my immediate family reads. I must go to outside sources.

10. I am pretty sure I need to focus my interests. I have never come across a person who would dominate school if there was a major for baker, FBI agent, psychologist, movie maker, office manager, pop culture specialist, aspiring artist, manicurist, seamstress, botanist, fashion editor, astronaut, all rolled into one. However, I would be that person.

11. Short or long hair, that is the question!

12. Make this the best year ever! Enjoy life, don't let others bring you down, try not to be as shy as usual, and most important: ENJOY THE OLYMPICS!

Hopefully I can turn these randoms thoughts into random actions.

Here's to hoping 2012 is an epic year for everyone!

*If an all expense paid vacation is handed to me, I will not turn it down. 

Thanks mom, because I am sure you will take me somewhere in the next 364 days...