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My Valentine

It's Valentines Day, so I think its only appropriate I write about my sweetheart today.

In the spring of 2009, I moved out with my friend Kimberley Finster, ready and excited to start a fun single life with her in Orem.  At the time I wasn't looking for a relationship of any kind, but I guess it happens when you least expect it to! I met him not long after we moved in, so Kim and I didn't live the single life together that summer like we planned, but I think both her and I would agree that it was one of the most eventful summers ever.

Because of the fact that I didn't want a relationship or to date, I ditched him the first few times we planned dates, but once he finally convinced me to meet him we were inseparable.  Kim was planning a trip to go to Hawaii to visit a friend and asked us if we wanted to go.  I thought it would be the most fun, rebellious thing I could ever do, but didn't think there was any chance that he would agree to it because it was in a week.  The next day he told me he could get work off to go, and that we should do it.  We had only known each other for 2 weeks at the time, but I felt so comfortable with him that it didn't even matter.  We went!

That trip was probably one of our most bonding experiences together, and I would definitely admit that I fell in love on the beaches of Hawaii.  We had the time of our lives!  We went all out; Surfing, Parasailing, swimming with turtles, cliff jumping, snorkeling, Polynesian cultural center, luaus, and so much more.  We never once got sick of each other, and couldn't separate even when we got back home.  I was convinced I would have to find a way to win this guys heart if I hadn't already.

One thing that happened between us that is most special to me is the first time he told me he loved me.  We had been dating exclusively for about 3 months, and I told myself that he needed to be the one to say it first.  I never let it get to me or bugged him about it, I just focused on being best friends and getting to know him more.  (Patience is a virtue.)  He was on the way to my house one day and got a ticket for speeding.  Once he got to my house he wasn't in the best mood, and said he hadn't had a very good day.  I asked him if he wanted to go on a walk to get a little quiet, relaxing time, and he agreed.  We walked up to the lime kill on the mountain in front of my house and I tried to just stay silent so he could have a little peace and just think.  When we got to the top we sat down and just watched the beautiful view of lights from the city.  He broke the silence and said, "With every girlfriend I've had, saying "I love you" seemed like something you just have to say, but with you I really feel it and its so real... (pause, me freaking out inside knowing what was coming) I guess what I'm trying to say is that I love you, and when you're ready for a relationship I'm here."  I couldn't have asked for it to go any better than it did.  It was like something you would only see in movies, it was that perfect.  We were both so ready to be together and we both knew it.  I just remember sitting there with him alone on that mountain watching the view and thinking "this world is ours, and we're gonna take it on together." 

Randy Tim Jepperson is the love of my life.  I know that there is no one out there that could even compare to him, he would be some hard shoes to fill.  He's so unbelievably nice and would do anything for anyone, he has an amazing sense of humor and is constantly making me happy and laugh, he makes me feel like I'm the most important thing in his life, he's selfless, he's loving, he's sexy, he's emotional in a manly way and he's the best friend I could ever ask for.  Something I think is one of the most important, if not THEE most important thing he brings to our relationship is that he doesn't fight.  He will never yell at me like what I have to say doesn't matter, he always wants to hear the other side and resolve as humane and fair as possible.  He respects and loves me enough to never make me feel low.  He loves me for me, and would never try to change who I am.  His personality has rubbed off on me and made me open my eyes to the importance of respect in a relationship, and I'm always finding ways to be a better person by his example.

I am a lucky girl to be spending this fun day with him today.  It doesn't matter what happens today or what gifts may be given, as long as I get to be with him today.  Our love is all that matters; and today I don't just love him, I love us. :)
 

OH NA NA

Anyone who knows me well knows that I'm an islander at heart.  My blood flows tropical colors, pineapple is my favorite taste, reggae soothes my soul and something about dancing in a coconut bra and grass skirt makes me excited.  I'm even going to get a tribal tattoo all the way down my back! (Kidding. Well maybe.)    

I have a very hot and sexy crush on Rihanna, and I don't care who knows it.  She is my BAHAMA MAMA!!!  For all those who don't know Rihanna, she is straight from the island of Barbados!  First I liked her music, then I found that out and now she's my idol.  I love the fact too that she does a little Reggae, and this song is an obsession of mine right now.  If you haven't heard it you need to.  Click HERE to listen to it!

Why I do what I do

Now before you read this post, I have to warn you that I wrote it out the cheesiness of my heart.  Its just a life lesson I feel passionate about and had to write it down, so take it as inspiring or as cheesy as you like. :)

When I was a little girl, I was obsessed with Jasmine.  Not only because she was the most seductive princess of them all (haha), but she had the most beautiful 'cat eye' eyes.  Me being a blonde; light skinned and freckled, I dreamed about having a little color to my face and to have beautiful eyes like her.

Mascara was all I cared about when it came to make up.  My mom told me I couldn't wear make up until I was 12 years old.  Every Sunday at church, I would sit next to her on the bench and just stare at her eyelashes and BEGGED her to let me just wear mascara.  After years of harassing her she gave in, and let me start wearing mascara at age 11.  Mascara was my life!  I had it on all the time, and I would get crazy putting on way too much sometimes.  I liked my eyelashes thick and trashy! 

I hated the fact that I still looked like a boy without it.  Why couldn't I just have naturally dark, beautiful eyelashes all the time like Jasmine?  I like to get dirty. (No pun intended. :P)  Camping, swimming, wakeboarding, four wheeling, snowboarding and just pure laziness is my comfort zone.  Now adding mascara to all of that... not so comfortable.  Mascara is flaky, runny, gloopy, schloopy... you freakin' name it.  I came from loving mascara to hating it.  BUT, I couldn't live without it.  Mascara was my guilty drug that would need some serious rehab to get rid of.

One of my cheer mates from high school got eyelash extensions.  I had heard about eyelash extensions before, but knew being a poor high school student wasn't going to do it for me.  She showed all of us her new eye-batters, and I was disgusted.  CLUMPS.  When she told me they were glued on I thought 'k first of all, that doesn't sound safe at all, second they look completely fake and disgusting, and last they cost an arm and a leg... NOPE.'  That idea didn't stay with me very long, I forgot about them pretty fast. (Not bagging on my work here, these eyelash extensions were obviously done the wrong way, they have come a long way since then.)

A few years later, a good friend of mine I moved out with said she needed to get a fill for her eyelash extensions.  I was like 'DON'T DO IT! They are horrible!...' then I backed up, 'wait... did you say you need a fill?'  She already had them, and I didn't even notice because they looked completely natural.  I was amazed, and you better believe I was calling her eyelash lady the second I found out.

Is it a little pathetic to say that eyelash extensions are in my top 5 things that have changed my life the most?  Cause I don't know how else to describe what they have done for me for the past two years of having them.  Its changed the way I see myself, its changed the way I feel when I'm doing my dirty hobbies, it gives me so much confidence and has totally taken away that little question girls have all day in the back of their heads of 'how do I look right now?.'

I became so fascinated with them, and couldn't believe how amazing of an invention they are for girls.  I definitely had no problem getting friends and family hooked on them because I felt so strongly about how much they have to offer and I could easily talk anyone into it.  It made me realize, 'wow... I would be good at selling something like this because its all I care about when it comes to being pampered.'

Its so important to be passionate about what you do in life, whether that be in you job, your family, your education, your hobbies, etc.  I've found that it makes me happier and grateful for everything I have, because I'm not ever dreading or stressing about what I have to get done.  Your life becomes so care free, because you're doing something that comes so natural to you.  So find what you're absolutely passionate about, something you could find doing everyday and apply it to your everyday life, because thats what will truly make you happy.  You will always feel great by the end of the day.  That's why I do what I do. 

Kaia Waia

I'm just sittin here with my pup and thought I would write a little post about her.  My parents breed huskys, and she was born on June 24, 2010.  At that time, we were in the middle of planning our wedding, getting a house, finishing school and working, but we couldn't keep our eyes off of her.  She was the little runt of the litter, and had the most beautiful markings of all of the puppies.  I was looking into getting a boxer, but Randy REALLY wanted a husky.  After seeing the little sweetie at home everyday, I finally caved.  

Since she would be the one that would go for the most money, my parents made me a deal.  If I posted an ad on KSL and helped them sell the rest, I could keep her. (Little did they know of how easy posting an ad was... I think they got a little ripped off.  But I cant complain!).  She was ready to be taken home the day of our wedding, but she stayed with my parents another two weeks while we honeymooned.  We have had her since the very beginning of our new life together.  

Most days I love her to death and she's an AMAZING dog, but sometimes she can really get on my nerves.  Tonight I got a Wendys salad, left it on the counter for a second while I went upstairs to wake up Randy, and came downstairs to a lovely surprise of salad all over the kitchen floor.  Its hard to be mad at her for too long though. :)

Here are some pictures of my girl.

My parents have pups right now ready to go in about a week!  For pictures and info click HERE

Wisdom Teeth :(

I got my wisdom teeth out last Thursday and took the weekend off of work to recover. It is now almost a week later and i'm STILL recovering.  I'm the biggest wimp when it comes to pain, and I was so scared to go into the Dentist office for it, thinking to myself that I might never make it out of there. Getting them out was a BREEZE. I had them put me on the highest setting of laughing gas and I was smooth sailing the whole time. My mom drove me home and I kept mumbling to her "that was so fun!". The pain after sucked though.  Lortab, Wii, and Netflix were the only things that kept me going.  I've been so worried about getting dry socket, so I've been very cautious about swallowing and eating and not sucking. UGH it has been the worst thing of my life.  Randy took me to KFC and I got myself a large mashed potato and large mac and cheese that I nibbled on for a few days.  Today my teeth are sore like I've been chewing on a piece of gum for hours, but the pain is gone, still trying to be cautious though.  I have to brush my teeth before every eyelash apt and wear a mask because my mouth is so rotten, its been pretty fun. :)