Thinkin' HP

Time to think.

2011-03-19T02:10:00.001-07:00

Do you ever wonder if too much time to think is a bad thing?

It certainly is for me. Thinking leads to feeling, and feeling just leads to more thinking so it's this never ending circle that's quite consuming. Sometimes I wish I didn't have the need for more knowledge coupled with this innate passion for things. I get caught up in things so easily, I have to think about them to death and it's exhausting.

So, is too much time to think a bad thing?

I don't know, because things always seep into my brain whether I have time for them or not. So... we probably cannot escape it without hurting ourselves somehow. Maybe having too much time for thinking or having no time doesn't matter because we think whether we have time or not.

Huh, see... too much thinking.

My beef with this, is not that people are protesting, but that they don't know WHAT they are protesting.

2011-03-18T14:14:00.000-07:00

Students are loading up on buses and heading to our state's capitol to protest Governor Brian Sandoval's proposed budget cuts that the Nevada legislation will decide on in this 76th session. Here's an article about the students jumping on buses: http://unlvrebelyell.com/2011/03/10/student-rally-in-carson-city-planned-for-after- from the UNLV newspaper.

Here's the thing that I've noticed on campus. Students are riled up about budget cuts but most students don't know ANYTHING about the budget cuts. I'm not just being rude... I'm serious and completely frustrated with the lack of education (haha get the pun) so many students have about budget cuts and government spending in general. I almost feel like they're little lemmings just falling off cliffs one after the another because they assume they agree, not because they actually do. I couldn't help but day dream about each lemming stepping on to the bus, just following the person before them instead of actually knowing anything about ... well, anything.

No really, think about it... How many students do you think have actually read more than ONE or TWO articles on the cuts (and yes I mean the whole thing)? Where are they getting their information? Are the students involved in the bus adventure seeking out information or just listening to friends and teacher opinions in class? Or, even better are they just glancing at headlines or seeing their friends Facebook status suggesting the cuts are ridiculous. I'm frustrated because yes, voices must be spoken and heard for Democracy to operate, but the first step in speaking, is KNOWING.

How many of the students walking on to that bus have done any research on the subject beyond what their parents explained to them from the news, class discussion, a flier, or one news article?If they have done research, good for them, yay for Democracy! Unfortunately, I bet 95% of those students have not done any research beyond a class discussion, flier, or article.

I'm all about protesting and causes, even those that are opposite what I believe. HOWEVER, my beef with THIS specific issue (listening?), is that the students on those buses probably don't know why they are even going beyond "it's not fair... the Governor doesn't care." My response to those whose only argument is "it's not fair" would be: Life's not fair. I agree, the budget cuts suck, the economy sucks. But the government has to take the hit too! Like Chuck Muth said in the article above: "The private sector has been trimming down and making these kinds of tough but necessary budget cuts for more than three years now. It’s high time for government employees to start sharing in the sacrifice, as well."

If I could, I would make a pamphlet and hand it out to each of those students as they get on the bus and encourage them to READ it on their way there. My pamphlet would include the following and more:

1. The ACTUAL Budget proposal information

2. This article http://nevadanewsandviews.com/2011/01/31/sandoval’s-budget-proposal-adds-up-for-education/ which explains from a different perspectives what the cuts will look like, and the negative influence of UNIONS (yes, those heaven sent Unions- sense the sarcasm?) on teacher's jobs in Nevada. Worth reading.

It's funny, I've been told I'm a follower because of my beliefs. Yet... I'm not the one believing every word fed to me. I'm not the one getting on that bus because everyone else is. I know what a budget crises means. I know the economic state of not only Nevada, but the United States of America. I read, and not just one side or the other. But both. And I've made up my mind based on knowing both perspectives.

have you?

Yes, of course the Nevada Budget and decisions our Governor makes affect me. But this isn't about JUST ME. It's about the collective whole and what's best for Nevada overall.

Hop on the bus, but at least know why.

over and out.

HP in TX: the last two days :(

2011-03-16T20:32:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun being an Auntie to 5 in Texas! The last day I was there, we went hunting for leprechauns in honor of St. Patrick's Day! I gave the kids green hats and shamrock glow sticks and we were on our way!

Then we loved lil Hallie some more. Cass is LOVING having a baby sister to smother with love!

Then the glow sticks morphed into light sabers, of course.

Cassidy is such a good big sister!

We went to the park!

And rode bikes in front of the house.

It was the perfect Spring Break. I cried in the car and airport after I left. The mixture of family love and exhaustion is just too much to handle. I hate goodbyes. I sure do LOVE Cassidy, Cade, Luke, Jake, Hallie, Hill, Warren and Yoda. See you again soon!

HP in TX Part 3 Team Hess includes Jimmer Fredette and Michael Jordan

2011-03-16T20:20:00.000-07:00

The little boys LOVE basketball! Cassidy jumps on too, and it makes quite the team!

Jake (2) is obsessed!

Here is Cade (aka Jimmer) dunking! He really got some air!

Here goes Luke (Michael Jordan) going for the dunk... he's catching MAJOR air. Must be those soccer cleats and jersey he wears for the occasion.

Look at Luke's form! I was amazed! He shoots with one hand! Look at that wrist, right in the cookie jar!

Here's the team photo! Don't you love how I said "Let's take a team photo" and they all automatically got on one knee? LOVE IT

HP in TX part 2: Soccer Aunt

2011-03-16T20:10:00.000-07:00

It was so much fun to go to the kid's soccer games! All three of them played at 9am, so Warren and I were running around the park trying to catch glimpses of each game! Cassidy's team lost, but put up a great fight to their rivals the Dixiekicks. Cade's team one, and he played well on Defense, and Luke's team won and he scored!

Cass (9) is charging toward the ball!

Luke (4) scored his first goal!!

The soccer padres. It was a fun feel to see all the parents and kids swarming the fields!

Cade (7) is head to head with his competition!

HP goes TX Part 1

2011-03-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

I jumped on a plane with hopes of beating Hallie to Dallas, but she won. Ohwell, I made it there a few hours after the blessed event and the whole trip was well worth it! I'm glad I made it when I did, I've never been with a little darling so new! This was my first experience with a baby four hours old, and I loved it! She is so tiny!

Welcome to the World Hallie!!!

Her brothers and sisters are LOVING her. This was at the hospital where we all held Hallie and welcomed her into the world by watching Despicable Me. Hallie LOVES her daddy! Word on the street is that she looked at him first thing!

This picture should have been first if this were chronological, however I can't seem to move photos on this computer, so here it is, last but certainly not least as this picture is documentation of my first rental car experience! yeah yeah, I've shared rental cars multiple times but I've never reserved it, picked it up, drove it there and back and shuttled to and from the airport ALL BY MYSELF! All I have to say is, "I AM SO BIG!!" In this picture I was in a hurry to see my little dumplings, but my GPS wanted to take the scenic route...

Aw see... presh.

Guess Who's coming to dinner

2011-03-08T20:47:00.000-08:00

While watching Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, and Sidney Poitier (classic amazing actors I know) in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"... I realized how cool it would be to write a piece about the influence of movies and television on social issues in our country, for better and for worse (considering the influence on media on people today when it comes to glamorizing teen pregnancy, the use of illegal substances, and especially the lack of consequences when it comes to sex). In this situation, for THIS movie, I think it was definitely for the better...but I know you're wondering "what the heck is hp talking about?" Welp, the story line of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is that a young girl falls in love with a black man in 11 days and brings him home to introduce him to her family, announcing they're going to get married. THENnnnnnn HIS parents come to dinner. Neither families knew their future in-law was of a difference race!

Whatever will happen? Watch it.

You're thinking, "yea ok, big deal" but it IS a big deal, or excuse me I should say WAS a big deal. The movie was made in 1967. Do you remember 1967? Many of you weren't even alive, but remember Martin Luther King Jr? Yea, that dude that was uber important during the whole civil rights stuff? Welp, remember his famous speech "I have a dream"? He gave that speech in 1964, only 3 years before this movie came out. Does that put the social importance of this movie into perspective? Well it should, and because of it you should watch it. Yea yea, so African American's have been in American movies since at least the thirties, but think about the critical context of this movie. This young girl wants to marry this man, not just accept him as a friend, or give him the right to vote, but to marry him. It represents the steps that had occurred to even get to this point, and a movie that represents the real life issues of it's time.

The coolest part about the movie, is the complexity of those involved. The parents of the white girl are Liberal and had always been accepting of those of other races... in theory. But then when they come face-to-face with the situation at hand, things are very different. I love that the movie can package so many of these underlying and complex feelings into one 2 hour movie, while emphasizing the context of the late sixties. It was only 2 years later that MLK was assassinated. Interesting to think, eh?

So you may scoff, look at this old movie that is archaic and "so racist" but it was important in moving things forward and representing issues of importance to our society at the time, and helping people realize sometimes it's easier said than done, but that it can be done (overcoming an inner battle with oneself when you know the right thing to do), and watching now in 2011, helps me think how far we've come, and yet how much farther we have to go.

Best lines:

"you think of yourself as a colored man, I think of myself... as a man" & "you and your generation believes the way it was for you, is the way it HAS to be"

think about the importance of this movie in it's time. Man, why don't they make movies like this anymore?

Watch it,

hearts,

Be the greatest generation

2011-03-06T20:22:00.000-08:00

Tonight the modern apostle, Elder L. Tom Perry, gave a great talk about how our generation needs to rise up and be the greatest generation. I love talk of WWII and he of course brought of how it is his generation that is labeled "the greatest generation" and his service in Japan after the atomic bomb as a marine. I'm amazed that men like him really stepped up to the plate after such devastation overtook the Japanese people, just amazed. He's so inspirational and it was a great lesson of service and having a personal relationship with God.

The biggest thing that stood out to me though within his message, was when he said that Faith is not a consumer product that you just choose whichever beliefs match yours, but instead there is real truth to be had and sometimes we have to adjust or gain testimony of the principles that are hard, but true, instead of vice versa... eventually you recognize their truth. I hope that I live my life that way, living as if I didn't choose a faith that matches "my lifestyle" but instead chose it because I knew in my heart and mind it was and is true.

If you didn't get to watch it, it's pretty short. Here's the link: http://lds.org/broadcasts/watch/ces-fireside/2011/03?lang=eng&pid=738917358001&pkey=AQ~~,AAAAmBrDwtE~,_58lK-P1xvJ5WTHbRnmdONkYkAiPKoal

I sure am glad I live in a country where I can blog about religious and spiritual experiences. This talk made me think again about the rich heritage that I have of individuals who fought and died for their religions (whichever they were) and that because of that, I live in a nation where free speech and talk of religion is not only allowed, but encouraged, whether "society" is accepting of it or not.

hearts,

Middle East Revolts 101

2011-02-23T20:58:00.000-08:00

To date Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Yemen have all seen major protests.

Here is a map so you can place where the geographical relationship between them: http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/as.htm

Just had to post that because I've been doing some research on it all. If you haven't seen the PBS Frontline Special on the Egypt revolt and the role of the Muslim Brotherhood in it all, you totally should. It's good stuff. Here's a link to the shortened version: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june11/frontline_02-22.html#

To note about the Muslim Brotherhood:

- The younger members of the Muslim Brotherhood have different and "more modern" ideals than their older counterparts and are the ones that really jump-started the revolution. However, they don't want that proclaimed all over the news, because of the shady past the Muslim Brotherhood has had. Watch the Frontline clip for more...

These revolts are important to pay attention to for a variety of reasons. Revolutions do not always lead to what we have here in the United States, what happens with these revolts could affect Israel and the United States in a variety of ways. I'm trying to get caught up on all there is to know about it all myself, so if you have any insight or good reads, please do share

hearts,

I need your help

2010-12-29T11:40:00.000-08:00

With all this time off on my hands I've been trying to figure out what I'm going to be when I grow up and get done with grad-school (even though it's a tad early to apply). So... what do you guys think? I just thought it'd be fun to see what you say...

hearts,

I guess I should blog with all this time on my hands...

2010-12-26T18:34:00.001-08:00

(wave! wave! wave!)

It's been a while since I blogged because of my crazy schedule and lame-o computer, oops. anyhoodles. Holla!!!! As of right now, things are moving along nicely in Mastersland. I will be done the end of June and I cannot believe it. However, now that I went to school because I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up, I realize I don't even know where to start looking for jobs! I'm a tad overwhelmed with the upcoming decision making I'll be doing, but also looking forward to the welcome change. Just hangin' at home in Reno with the parents for a couple weeks and saying hello to old friends. Sure love being here, but I'm so read to get this last big semester out of the way.

Let's see... to update you on what's happened lately:

- I'm now living a gluten-free life. Yep, good times. Can't have anything with wheat, barely or rye. But I'm reading a great book about how to tackle such a life change and looking forward to getting my body working properly. Turns out the reason I was always so tired was because I'm malnourished becaue my intestines weren't happy. huh, who woulda known!? Excited to see some changes there.

- Still single. Yep, and still loving it. Dated some pretty rockin' awesome dudes, but all good things must come to an end it seems... and I always drive them toward their future wife. So if any of you fella's are looking to get married, I'm great prep for the big day :)

- Las Vegas is a nice place, but I'm ready to be free of it. Not my favorite place in the world. Loving my peeps there though. Made some fab friends.

- We have roaches in our apartment, but it's getting taken care of slowly but... sorta surely.

- Went to San Francisco to present to papers at the National Communication Association in November and that was fun. Realized I never want to get my Ph.D. haha. I'd rather have another Masters degree.

- Loving reading books. I Read lots and lots. Just finishing Hillary Clinton's autobiography and on to Bush's book Decision Points. Read some other awesome ones, but if you have suggestions I'd love to hear them! LOVED the hunger games series.

- One of my besties from BYU-I just made a visit and that was a BLAST

- Got really great slippers for Christmas that are pink and fuzzy.

- Obi wan (dad's dog) is cute as ever

- Pip (my turtle) is still alive (WHOAAA!!! can't wait to see if he lives to be 80 or not)

I think that about sums it up. If you know what I should be when I grow up let me know :)

Sure love and miss you all!

Love,

I'll be making more updates because I just miss you all so much and feel closer to you when I talk to the public void.

I voted and man it felt good...

2010-05-28T12:52:00.001-07:00

This isn't the real ballot... I took a pic on my phone, but I'm too poor for the latest in technology so I can't post it here. I would suggest you do it too, it feels real good to know you cared enough about your freedom, country, local government, and self to vote.

hearts,
hp

Uh... really?

2010-05-21T14:47:00.000-07:00

A "Must See" Congress Picture

Should we buy them larger screen computers - or - a ticket home, permanently?

"This is one of their THREE DAY WORK WEEKS that we all pay for. I am ready to start from the beginning by voting out all elected officials and not letting any of them stay in office for more than two terms. No more lifelong healthcare, retirement, voting in their own pay raises, taking perks on our taxes, etc."

"House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. , R-Norwalk, pictured standing, far right, speaks while colleagues Rep. Barbara Lambert, D-Milford and Rep. Jack F. Hennessy, D-Bridgeport, play solitaire Monday night as the House convened to vote on a new budget. (AP)

The guy sitting in the row in front of these two.... he's on Facebook, and the guy behind Hennessy is checking out the baseball scores.

These are the folks that couldn't get the budget out by Oct. 1, and are about to control your health care, cap and trade, and the list goes on...."

Looking over my shoulder

2010-05-19T14:06:00.000-07:00

I'm currently watching far too much "24" for my own good. Yes, I'm still on season 1, but because I'm just doing Independent Study right now, I have a little extra time to finish it up. Finally.

However, I'm now sitting in the library analyzing Rush Limbaugh's CPAC (Conservative Political Action Committee) speech and waiting for someone to attack me and steal my phone, pretzels, manila folder, or tell me tie me up and try to make me proclaim liberalism. It has made me quite paranoid. Every time I see a shadow, I hold really still and think what I would do in that moment to defend myself.

I've decided though that it's a good thing. I'm extremely prepared...

moral of the post: be prepared.
why? because Jack would be.

hearts,
hp

Ragnar Relay 2010

2010-04-25T22:58:00.000-07:00

Here are the pics from the 2010 LA Ragnar Relay...

http://picasaweb.google.com/thinkhp/RagnarRelay2010#

hearts,
hp

How Inappropriate

2010-04-14T11:21:00.000-07:00

Whoops.

TodayI was teaching my students about Persuasion and having a stellar attention getter. I was using the Snuggie Commercial as an example ...

Welp. I accidentally showed a parody OF the Snuggie commercial that was pretty much inappropriate. It got the students attention quite well and there was laughging for about 10 minutes. I guess I got their attention...

Moral of the story and philosophical take-away.

Sometimes you're better at your job than you think.

hearts,

Heidi For Governor

2010-04-07T23:18:00.000-07:00

This is clearly and purposefully the most horrendous photoshop job I've ever done... but you get the idea. (That's a Reagan Campaign poster... and not even for CA Governor but for President) Baha the ridiculousness is just so amazing I couldn't help myself.

So... "Governor" has recently become my favorite U.S. office. As such, I've started my list of things I would do if I became Governor of Nevada
I would:

- Revamp the State and county websites, encouraging whoever is in charge of such things to create a more intuitive and easy to navigate site and ESPECIALLY more aesthetically pleasing. Maybe this way people would actually GO to them. "Government" needs to get with the times.

-Make the process of requesting voting information and the process of receiving an absentee ballot more easy to understand = can we have a reply system so they know the state received their ballot AND their request? Both seem pretty dang important.

- Education matters campaign. Work is great, but education will get you that much farther. Instead of putting more money into welfare, but more money into education and educating people so they can work for themselves and benefit society.

yea yea, so there are only three things so far... but I'm working on it. Please send your suggestions to
The Heidi for Governor Campaign
P.O. Box #433%4#
Never Never Land, Somewhere Out There

Revamped

2010-04-07T23:17:00.000-07:00

I'm revamping the whole "personal blog" idea because I wasn't using it anyway. Now this is my rhetorical playground. The real meaning of "thinkHP".
Local elections are coming up in November and if you are hoping to vote absentee or aren't a registered voter April is IDEAL for getting all that jazz together. Start knowing who is running for Governor and other local offices in your county and state. You know how "they" say votes don't matter. Well, on the local level votes are direct, so they in fact... DO matter.

Shout out to Jim Gibbons... NV is (among others) filing a lawsuit against the Federal Government on this whole Healthcare ordeal. See what your state is doing too...
PDF of Lawsuit Press Release

hearts,
the hp

breakin'

2009-12-16T00:18:00.000-08:00

I have a fab break ahead of me. I embark tomorrow morning at 08:30.

can't WAIIIIIIT!

hearts,
hp

I'm a plumber!

2009-12-15T23:53:00.000-08:00

I woke up earlier than early the last day of my finals, walked into the bathroom... flushed the toilet (TMI)... and snap!
oops.
The toilet handle broke.
oh blast. not right now.
The plastic that connects the outside handle to the inside of the toilet had just snapped. So... being the amazing handy-woman that I am. I went to Home Depot to find the part. I found it! $4.59 baby! So I got to work, found a wrench in my car emergency kit and hopped to it. after I replaced the handle I realized the water wasn't filling up. Something else is wrong. bah. This tuby thing in the toilet had snapped as well and would not have been cheap to replace, so... I super glued it.

Pretty sure my toilet is better than ever. mmmhmmm a top-notch toilet. It all made me quite interested in the anatomy of the toilet...

awww poor toilets are so under appreciated.

Funny that I haven't blogged all semester but here I am... on a break and blogging about my toilet!? uhhhhh. baha I swear I have friends.

hearts,
hp

La Escuela de grad

2009-09-30T09:25:00.001-07:00

Wow I'm stinkin' busy.

I just wanted to say... yes, I'm still alive. I'll be posting stuff soon! I'm off to Utah for conference and the BYU v Utah State game. I'm meeting up with my high school buds, Tan, Tay, Michael, Jordan, David, Sara! I'm stoked to see them. I also get to meet up with my buddha, and hopefully my WONDERFUL cousins!!! I LOVE COUSINS! Can't wait.

welp.
over and out.

hearts,
hp

CONGRATS TO KENDALL & MATT!

2009-09-30T09:21:00.000-07:00

One of my bff's Kendall just had her ADORABLE baby girl, Eliza. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL! I just wanted to show her off to everyone and say again CONGRATS!!!!

hearts,
hp

TURN ON THE WATER

2009-09-17T21:29:00.000-07:00

People are standing in FOOD LINES because their water was turned off.

Water & Jobs for American's VS. Save the Fishies. Yea, I'd definitely choose the fish.
Awesome timing when CA has 40% unemployment.

my vote: TURN ON THE WATER.

hearts,
hp

My Type

2009-09-11T21:02:00.000-07:00

Some of you wonder... what IS Heidi's type.
Welp. Here he is.

(I'm not much of a crusher on the stars, but eh what the heck)
I loved him as Jess on Gilmore Girls and I love him on Heroes as Peter Petrelli. If you find a Jess Petrelli out there somewhere, set me up.
- He Broods
- He works in public services
- He's passionate about saving the world
- He reads, loves music and movies and loves to talk about things that matter
- He knows how to chill, but also likes a good concert
- He's good but not safe

need I say more?

baha.

hearts,
hp

no friends

2009-09-11T20:49:00.000-07:00

So I don't really have any friends yet outside of school and my house. HOWEVER - thank you to my sister Hillary, I'm going to make Jack Bauer my new friend. Heck, might as well. I've always wanted to get into 24, but wanted to start from the beginning. I don't have time for yet another show right now anyway... so here I go. I'm starting Season 1.

(haha)
For those of you who have seen it, please don't ruin any endings. All I know, is that my dad doesn't like Jack's daughter and whenever she's on screen he fast forwards... hmmm?

Can't wait for Heroes (Sept 21) and NCIS (Sept 22) to start new seasons. I MUST have my super hero and US special forces friends in my life. I don't usually have time for much (other than my nightly news rituals) until the weekends, so thank heavens for DVR!

hearts,

TEXAS!

2009-09-11T20:37:00.001-07:00

I made a quick visit to Texas for my niece Cassidy's baptism! She's soooo darling! It was such a great experience and so fun to see three 8-year-olds get baptised. It was a great time with lots of family time and great food thanks to Hill. I miss everyone already, it's hard to leave them... but it's good to be back in my routine.

I'm sad the only picture I took was of jakey eating a chocolate chip cookie.
He's definitely got some Jardine genes... we sure love chocolate chip cookies.

hearts,
hp

First day!

2009-09-11T20:30:00.000-07:00

I felt it neccessary to take a picture of my first day teaching. LOOK MOM! haha. She doesn't even read this.

Anyway... I have three lab sections of Public Speaking (COM 101). I only teach the lab sections, some days the students are in a giant lecture. It was a good time. The first section of the day was a little rough, but the second and third went very well. I'm excited to be learning how to teach and working with students to improve their skills in something I believe in! It's a good time.

I introduced them to our class "theme song". It's the Miley Cyrus "Party in the USA" song that in the chorus talks about the butterflies flying away. We all laughed together about it and I told them to picture me dancing to that song when they're nervous on speech day. Hopefully it works for them. I'm even thinking of implementing my dad's "bubble blowing" technique on Speech Day to relieve nerves. We'll see how that goes. Then we got more serious and talked about lab rules, etc etc and went over how to write a speech outline. It was a great experience. Looking forward to more like it.

As for now, back to studying.
busy busy busy.

hearts,
hp

WORLD TRAVELER - REUNITED

2009-08-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

haha no, not me silly... well I have been here and there, but I'm talking about...
PIP SQUEAK!

Awwww aren't we such a happy family. (ps. sorry about the yoga clothes if you find shoulders offensive, but I was just so excited and had to send the pic to ash pronto)

Pip, my turtle...

Instead of letting him loose in the suers of NYC and becoming the next Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Pip made a grand excursion. Ashley escorted him into his box and he boarded flight 897 Turtle Air from NYC to Las Vegas and UPS gave him a ride to my house when he landed here in Las Vegas. Ashley was such a great mom to him in NYC for these last few months. He misses her already, but I think he'll get used to things here in Vegas. I remind him she'll be visiting.

Background: I was heart broken when I left NYC because you aren't allowed to bring turtles on the plane. Being the obedient citizen I am, I left him with Ashpin instead of smuggling him on the plane. Ashley has been AMAZING to take care of him and love him and I'm forever indebted to her for it.

The UPS guy was really nice to Pip though and was even a little sad to say goodbye. But who wouldn't be, pip is the best.

He says hi to everyone and we both send our love. Come visit us!!!!

hearts,
hp

oh by the way

2009-08-20T19:56:00.000-07:00

WE HAVE A HOME!!!! We are officially moved into our fabulous house! We are in need of one more roommate though so if anyone is moving to Vegas, hit me up PRONTO! Lyndee and Paige are the best, so I'm glad they are my psuedo fam in the meantime.

Don't you worry, I set up the cable and internet all by myself tonight. I was so proud of myself! pat pat on the back to me. Maybe it's not something to be that excited about, but I sure am! It took me a while because I was struggling for a sec, but TADA HERE WE ARE!!!!! I'm blogging and emailing from the comfort of my couch!

I don't think there will be much more couch time to come because going through my Teacher's Assistantship orientation... I'm learning just exactly how stinkin' busy I'm going to be for the next 3 months of my life, so wish me luck!

I'm excited about school and my Teacher's Assistantship as a teacher for Public Speaking. I have three sections that I teach the labs for. It'll be a good time, but a lot of work. Give me a call every so often to make sure I'm still alive.

welp. come visit.

hearts,
hp

Mystique

2009-08-11T09:26:00.000-07:00

Meet...
MYSTIQUE.

Head shot.

She's my new bff and trusted steed. She's a 2004 Honda Civic. She's black (but not African American) and has a little of the paint chipped and keyed off :( However, she's proud of who she is and I welcome her to the family circle. Mystique was named after one of the coolest X-men characters. The reason being... I'm a professional name-r. I am. The name will just pop into my head and the first one that comes is always the right one. So here she is... mystique. I sure hope Magneto comes to visit cuz he's my fav.

Profile Shot.
Can't you see the resemblance?

There are a few differences however, MY Mystique, would be fully clothed if neccessary to clothe a car and would definitely fight for Dr. X.

hearts,
hp

Who I want to be when I grow up

2009-08-07T12:25:00.000-07:00

I've decided what and who I want to be when I grow up. I've decided I would like to be a combo meal of FEIST and REGINA SPEKKTOR.

Here's Feist

I mean who wouldn't want to wear that sequence outfit, and do a twist and clap in a wherehouse, while being offered to be on SESAME STREET?!!! hello!

Here's Regina
Dance Anthem of the 80s

Regina can get away with anything...

hearts,
hp (clear throught) I mean FR (feist regina)

Fluff Fluff here and a poof poof there

2009-08-06T19:35:00.000-07:00

need a boost?

I can't stop laughing this is the best
I'm pretty sure I can guess where this was invented. No offense, I love jello too.

hearts,
hp

Short Trip to Vegas

2009-08-05T17:23:00.000-07:00

I took a short trip to Vegas to check out our hopeful/future home for the year and to sign some paperwork and look at the UNLV campus. Not only that, but I was able to reunite with Nate, Lyndee and my college buddy Jeff. It was a rockin' time. I'm excited to start my Vegas adventure next week!

Lyndee and I drove around, a lot. McDonald's ice cream was much needed. However, I learned the sad truth that Vegas' cones are 1.69. what the?, but they're bigger! That's the house we're hoping for... huge, beautiful, has a pool :)

We had some tasty Mexican and entertainment with Nate and Anna. I think I want the synthesizer/guitar playing happy mexi-music playing man to be my boyfriend when I move there.
Yay for reunions with pals and yay for Vegas.

hearts,
hp

New Hair... again.

2009-08-05T17:19:00.000-07:00

This is the last time for a while.

hearts,
hp

RAGNAR RELAY 2009 NY!!! The Video is FINALLY done!

2009-08-04T11:35:00.001-07:00

I'm such a slacker. Between moving from here to there and everywhere, I never finished the Ragnar Relay video. Sadly, most of our footage is from only one van :( but those of you in van #2, please know we love you.

hearts,
hp

My Future Wedding Entrance

2009-07-25T13:44:00.001-07:00

I had a friend from work in NYC send me this video and tell me that it was how she envisioned me walking down the aisle one day. Those of you who know me... know this is pretty darn accurate. I hope you'll all be invovled.

the embedding doesn't work, so you have to click the link :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owPdycgkkGg

hearts,
hp

more pics of Obi

2009-07-15T11:26:00.000-07:00

Obi

He likes to sleep on his back underneath my mom's desk in this box

this is when he was itty bitty (ok, so like a month ago)

He loves to casnoodle into these funny positions when he sleeps

so maybe I'm becoming the wacko dog lady or something...

hearts,
hp

Obi Wan Canobie

2009-07-12T20:47:00.000-07:00

Meet my new pup,

Obi Wan Canobie.

his little squeak.

About Obi

Age: 3 months
Origin of Name: 5 year old star wars loving Cade chose the name to be friends with his dog, Yoda
Interests: Stuffed animals larger than himself, biting, chewing, circus tricks, chasing butterflies/eating bugs, sleeping on his back, and eating my hair
Vocation: Poopie-ing and doing dog tricks cuz he's a smart lil guy
Dream Vacation: Anywhere with a stick
Favorite Color: treats
Best Qualities: He doesn't yip and LOVES visitors

weird shot. It's hard to get a good photo cuz he's so wiggly. But he has an awesome hippy bandana on in this picture. My dad has some better pics of him that I'll post when we get them uploaded, until then... this will have to do.

zzzzzzzzzzzzz look how tiny he is, so cute.
Here's Grouchy-Obi. He needed a nap.

You should come meet him, he'd like that a whole lot.

hearts,
hp

Bear Lake baby

2009-07-08T22:20:00.001-07:00

One of my most favoritest things in the whole world... are my darling and wonderful COUSINS! That's probably one of the reasons why the Fourth of July is my favorite Holiday. This year the Criddles took the fireworks into their hands (instead of having Uncle Eden kill himself) and gave us a GREAT show! The house was PACKED, but it was perfect. The girls in our special room, and everyone else sprawled all over the house. It was a BLAST. Buddha was truly initiated into our family by playing Little Sally Walker and by being on a boat sped around by Uncle Glenn. He sure can give you quite the ride.
The Drive to Bear Lake

The view of Bear Lake from our spot on the beach

Buddha and I ready to go! Mom and I... and Buddha and Dan being beach trash.

Trevor's new headdress...

Some of us walking down the driveway to the beach

Vanilla Coke is a Seninger boating staple, Dan holding the flag, and Sierra driving the boat while Glenn gives the skies a go...

Here we are tubing! No wars this time, but man when Clark gets home from the mish... GAME ON. Buddha and I are on the right. Sierra, Savannah and Aimee are on the left.

Le'Beaus is a MUST at Bear Lake. Aimee won a free shake for guessing the right number between 1-20... Sierra, Savannah and I all smile the same with goodies in hand, and the last pic is the fam waiting in line. It's classic. Trevor smushing Ike, Sierra and Savannah in some sort of headlock, and the rest just chatting away.

Sparklers and Little Sally Walker

It was fun to be with the Criddles because I never get to see them, it's been YEARS since I saw Trevor, so it was awesome to play with him a little. I look forward to Steph's wedding next weekend! Thank you to EVERYONE for such a great time! And Cousins, can't wait until next time!!!!!

Love you all! miss you already.
hearts,
hp

SL and C

2009-07-08T21:55:00.000-07:00

ummmm yea, we dont do the glamor shots well...no soft focus and big hair for us, we'll just do something weird with our mouths and call it a pic.

Buddha and I took a little road trip to SLC and then on to Bear Lake for the 4th of July (Bear Lake is next post). Man, I miss her already. We sure had a LOT of time together... I hope she still likes me.

First of all you must understand that before we left for our road trip, we did a little mud mask action to cleanse the pores. Unfortunately we didn't think about the fact that this process causes zits to errupt, so please excuse our pimpled faces in our pics.

Here's why we are friends...

When we got to SLC we got to see my favorites!!! My sister Hailey Jo and my lover Jared.
This is Jared. He was my bestie in SLC when I lived there. We pretty much did the same thing everyday back then... go to the pool and rent redbox. This time was only a lil' different. We watched him play softball, met some of the peeps in his ward, THEN watched redboxes and sat poolside.

Man, I'm mad I didn't get a pic of jared's hot bod. ;)
This is documentation of our sushi excursion, which was DELISH. Please excuse the horrible picture of ALL of us. We rolled out of bed, went to the pool.. it started raining so I got scared and made us leave, then the biggest thunder storm and downpour occurred... yikesabee. And NO we didn't watch 3 movies this day...
I also got to see my friend Sara and her cute house and little Brayden which was a lot of fun too! I wish I would've taken a picture! Silly me. Unfortunately I didn't get to see my provo pals :( booooo! NEXT TIME! please don't hate.
hearts,
hp

BYE BYE NYC

2009-07-08T20:59:00.000-07:00

Buddha (one of my college besties) flew to NYC to play with me and help me move my stuff to Reno. She's a champ because I'm afraid I wasn't that much fun. Right when she got here we went to a movie with my girls Maria, Britt, Haley, and Brenda. We saw Proposal and were all ROLLING. Haley gave us a jig after Buddha did a soldier dance down the stairs... now THIS is what I'll miss about NYC...

I said goodbye to all my favorite people including the guys from work. I will recap all of this by making a video. I haven't even started it, but I promise I will soon and it will be up and running PRONTO so you can have a real looksy at my NYC and the goodbyes. As for now, this will be the only two videos for now. I'm so boring.

This is the video of Buddha and I being intrigued by the number of Hudson News Stores we found after our Penn Station experience. (we couldn't find each other at Penn Station because we said we were at Hudson News, but couldn't see each other because there were 3 within 200 feet of each other baha - soon after we figured that out we found each other)

Us in the airport. Bye Bye NYC.

Sorry for the lame post. I'll finish the Ragnar Relay video and start the BYE BYE NYC video asap.

hearts,
hp

NYC to Reno to SLC to Reno again

2009-07-07T11:24:00.000-07:00

Welp.
I'm in R-town... aka RENO. I LOVE THIS PLACE! The second I stepped off the plane with Buddha I recognized the smell... CLEAN WATER AND MOUNTAIN AIR. I can't get over how GOOD the West smells. mmmmmmm

I'll be posting my adventures I've had on the West Coast because they've been many but I'm already feeling homesick for those I've seen and left recently, and for those in NYC :( but things are GREAT here in the West.

Stay "posted"
baha

hearts,
hp

Ashpin's post = Heidi's Glow

2009-07-07T11:23:00.000-07:00

Man I miss my Ashpin. She's HILARIOUS! She posted this on her blog recently and it made me giggle so I had to show you...

Heidi's Glow

I was looking for some new nail polish in the cosmetics isle at Duane Reade, and I remembered this pretty color that Heidi had, it was a lavender that I really loved, when suddenly I saw the exact color I was looking for!
I picked it up and you'll NEVER believe what the color was named!!!
HEIDI'S GLOW!!! Crazy coincidence, right?!

Who I'll miss....Libby and Jenna

2009-06-19T07:32:00.000-07:00

Libby and Jenna put on a great show, and I'll put my whole-heart into promoting their stand-up act when it's done. These girls are the funniest you'll know. They like having me around because I laugh at everything... They are both DOLLS and I will miss them. I hope you never replace the "skinny brunette".

hearts,
hp

Who I'll miss... Maria & Chelsie

2009-06-19T06:34:00.000-07:00

What I'll miss about Maria:
- our logical talks
- her confrontational attitude
- the eyes... and hands
- seeing her new purses

What I'll miss about Chels:
- her curly hair and pretty face
- gchatting about loves
- seeing her passion through the Ghana blog
- her willingness to do and try everything
- along with Chels, of COURSE I'll miss Dan
Our memories:
- LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2008!!!!!!!! bahahahahha AWKARD!
- Dance dance DANCIN'!!!
- Concerts
- CHIPOTLE

I sure will miss you.
come visit me.
hearts,
hp

Who I will miss...Chase

2009-06-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

Chase gets his own post, because he is all in all, his very own.
There are none like Chase.
If there was a phrase to describe our relationship it would be: Agree to Disagree.
Although he thinks completely opposite of how I do, I would say we often find ourselves at a similar conclusion in the end - we just have a very different way of both expressing it, and getting there. Funny thing about Chase is he was in my Public Speaking class at BYU-Idaho. That would've been in like 2006, I think? When I met him out here I told him that he was in my class back in the day and that was followed with him looking at me like I was a creepster and that I loved him. I later explained I remember people and to get over himself because I had a boyfriend at the time and he sat NEXT to me in that class. From then on, Chase still believes I love him and I'm ok with that. Our first instance of agree to disagree I guess.
Adventures n'stuff I will miss about Chase:
- disagreeing of course
- talking TOO MUCH about the way "girls are" and "how they communicate"
- bed bugs (cough cough ahhhhhhhchooooo!)
- male ego
- hearing about his garden and visiting his harlem neighborhood in which I do not feel safe in
- gchatting, lunch, then gchatting again
- learning of the perfect pop
- looking at his ex's on facebook (uh ok won't miss that...)
- trying to get him to write LOL for the first time
- His Athleticism (wink)

Thanks to Chase I made it through my last month of work. These series of posts were actually inspired by Chase's suggestion to post about how much I'll miss him.
So here you go Chase, you called it... I'll miss you

hearts,
hp

Who I'll miss... Colin

2009-06-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

Colin and I like to spend quality time together, so he as well gets his own post. Colin loves me and I love him. We talk about all sorts of stuff and I love it. He lets me sit as close as I want to him and he understands why I do it. He's been the one I've "puppy dogged" as my mom calls it, since I've been away from my mom and Buddha for so long.
Memories n'stuff I love about Colin:
- Ragnar Relay when he dropped me on these bricks
- Talking about his weird ideals of dating haha jk, kinda
- Making Nampa connections
- Sitting close to Colin
- Colin's perfect hugs
- making 5 bucks hehe
- eating
- watching movies and NCIS (because he's nice and lets us watch just so he can be around us cuz he's freaking cool like that)
- MY FAVORITE MEMORY: STREET FIGHTER (the first time we shared a straw... awww presh)

I love Colin and will miss him.
hearts,
hp

Who I'll miss... Ben.

2009-06-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

Ben gets his own post, because I know Ben... I know he'd want his own post.

So Dear Boo Boo,
This post is for you.
Thank you for letting us pretend we were engaged April Fools 2008. Everyone fell for it because we're so cool and cute. I will miss your grumpiness, your strong opinions, and your silly sense of humor. I look forward to this book of yours and will miss getting licorice from you constantly. Be good without me here to calm you down and rile you up.

Love,
Heidi is Pretty Peters.

Who I'll miss: The old 1607

2009-06-17T09:13:00.000-07:00

Yea, you've all mostly left me already, but you were a big part of my NYC life...SO here it is.
What I'll miss about the old 1607:
Joe's ipod and phone glow, and of course what we're best at... fighting via gchat

Jamar's singing and dancing, & of course his GG visits

Nate's older brotherly love for me and meeting his past loves. HAHA now that was an adventure.

Thomas' love shrine for me, walks and wishes, his visits, and chick flicks :) hehe

Gabe's knowledge and innate curiously about all and his willingness to eat and fix whatever necessary

hearts old 1607, see most of you in the West ;)
hp

Who I will miss...AshPin

2009-06-17T08:58:00.000-07:00

Ashley Pinney (Ashpin) was my room-roommie when I moved from Club 913, to apt 2118. I slept on the loft bed above her and we loved to chat about EVERYTHING, but especially Ashley's favorite topic... BOYS. hehehoho giggle giggle. honk shooo honk shoooo

Ashley is the best, she is so pretty and funny and wonderful. She says I don't have a very memorable face and couldn't really remember me at first, but now I hope she NEVER forgets me! haha
Adventures n'stuff I'll miss about Ashpin:
- Being taught Stargate
- LOVING movies together
- MAKING OUR AWESOME MOVIE!
- her AMAZING photoshop skills
- playing with JMORT
- watching Pip love/attack her finger
- the smell of her italian dressing-ed popcorn
- overeating
- her passion and bite (she can be quite spicy when she needs to be)
- talking 'boys' and coming up with posts for The Rules Girl
- watching NCIS AND HEROES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- figuring out people's super powers
- both loving to just be home

I will DEFINITELY miss Ashley, A LOT.
hearts Ashpin,
hp

Who I'll miss... Annalisa and Jon

2009-06-17T08:27:00.000-07:00

Annalisa is the bomb.

She's my emergency contact. That alone says it all. Annalisa was my first work friend. She sent me e-mails before I got here about what subways I should take to get to work, and what I should wear and what I should know how to do before I arrived. She probably thought I was a ditz and completely unready for the big NYC world, but she dealt with it and loved me when I got here nonetheless. We worked on Uber studies together and sent each other music and made fairies and AIM Weemees of ourselves to pass the Nielsen time. She's my obi-wan. I owe all I know to her ;) She also is my family away from home in the support she gives me. I appreciate it ALL.
Not only is Annalisa the coolest, but her hubby Jon is pretty cool too. He took Annalisa and I to the Natural History museum with his free banker-man pass, where we looked at dinosaurs that I don't beleive ever existed. He's really smart and works uber hard and him and Annalisa have the same sense of humor and I love to hear them laugh with each other. The picture below explains how Annalisa, Jon and I became instant besties. (ps. I just found this on facebook and it made me laugh).

Jon lived with my best friend Kendall's boyfriend at BYU-Idaho so Kendall and them all knew each other, THEN Jon and I went on the NYC Excursion out here to NYC before we graduated to network and find jobs, so kinda knew each other before Annalisa and I did. (the pic above) Then I worked with Annalisa and it was all one small happy world afterall.

Good luck with the little guy. Wish I was going to be here to be Auntie Heidikins.
miss you two,
heidi

Who I'll miss... My Team (Nielsen Sports)

2009-06-16T08:31:00.001-07:00

I'll miss my team so much. I'm so sad to leave them. AND I MEAN SAD! I may not love the work I do, but my boss is the best boss I've ever had and the guys I work with are TIZzite. We are definitely the most diverse group I have ever been in... I mean take a look:
My cubie Mike
Crazy Pedro

Suave GQ Jemaine

My boss-man Rob

And of course sweet and all knowing Louis

and of course Matt (who I don't have a photo of my own, so I stole it from facebook)

I couldn't have ever asked for a better team. They were more like my family away from home. I mean, we did spend 8 hours a day together 5 days a week...I attempted to figure out the math on that, but we all know that's not quite my strong point.

What I'll miss:
- Raises (oh wait, that came in nickels and dimes from Robs drawer)
- bank jokes with Jeamine and Pedro (the paper on my monitor was my fav)
- talking about how weird I am
- walks across the floor with Mike
- being told I'm fired by Rob
- Florida
- Fighting for our rights vs the AE's
and oh so much more...
- talking movies and being ignored by Matt

I know you'll never be able to replace me :) - but for your sakes, I hope you never do.
I'll miss you all
hearts,
hp

Who I'll miss...Lyndee and Brenda

2009-06-15T13:13:00.002-07:00

Lyndee and Brenda were my first friends of NYC.

We took a fun excursion to IKEA.
When I say fun, I mean... HORRIBLE.
However - it turned out to be quite the bonding experience. Now... we're family.
Adventures n'stuff I love about Brenda and Lyndee:
- Lyndee's non-committal make-up and Brenda's all or nothing attitude
- Brenda's Sunday night dinners
- Lyndee's spirit
- Staying in with Brenda, and going out with Lyndee
- Lyndee's relationship talks
- Brenda's non-touchiness
- Halloween 2008
- Ogdensburg
- Thanksgivings in NYC
- Brenda's seriousness and Lyndee's light heartedness
- walks to the seaport
and oh so much more.
I heart you! Thank you for letting me live in your house for my last month of NYC!
hearts,
hp

Who I'll miss...

2009-06-15T12:44:00.000-07:00

There are so many people I love in NYC.
I honestly hate hate hate goodbyes, but I feel they are much needed. So here on this very blog, will be a series of love note blog posts to the people I love and will miss from my NYC adventure.
Let's start with my first roomies and favoritests... They helped me more than they both will ever know.
Whitney and Brittany aka club 913

Adventures with Whit and Britt...
- The OC
- Their patience with my lack of knowledge of anything fashion and with my recovery from heart break hotel.
- quality love sac time
- eggs, french toast, and B&CO
- making fun of brittany's "escape's"
- watching whit blush when certain topics are brought up
- loving the early days of the 1607
- being hated: baha jk

- spying on cipriani's
- listening to Whit's adventures with the Euro hotties in the elevator/laundry room
- Valentines Day 2008 thank you jamar.
- HSM3 for the hearing impaired
- witnessing Britt get dressed 12 times, 3 times a day.
- TWILIGHT

I heart you both.
french toast forever (baha)
heidz

My frequent Marilyn

2009-06-15T12:13:00.000-07:00

Living in NYC is so tricky.
I mean, the skirt is always doing as it pleases.
For example... this: but with my face of course and the not so sexy stance because I'm just not... yea.

But I'm not even standing over a grate! I'm just WALKING and the wind in the avenues just makes it go SHWEW! Don't even get me started when it comes to walking up or down the subway stairs. If a train rolls by, FORGET about it.
Mr. Banker man can see it all.

supposedly this is the culprit:

high pressure with the low pressure jazz.
I think it's just a hoax and NYC is out to get us all.

hearts,
hp

the definition of "holla"

2009-06-11T19:14:00.000-07:00

I use the word "holla" because I dig it.

So I was happy to see it as the word of the day on urbandictionary.com while looking up, yet again... another slang word I don't know.

holla

June 11

1. A word used to acknowledge the presence of a fellow companion
2. For a man to express interest in a particularly impressive female specimen (If a guy does this to me, I'll kiss his face off... no lies. It's pretty much amazing)
3. To contact via telephone

1. Is that mah boy ova there? HOLLAAAAA!
2. Watch out, I'm bout to holla at this fine bleepity bleep. (I edited this)
3. Boy, it was absolutely magnificent to see you again. Holla at me this evening, we can have tea and crumpets. (I can just see some guy pulling up his baggy pants and taking a bite out of his crumpet....)

hearts, hp

Hey Batter Batter.

2009-06-08T13:48:00.001-07:00

I played some Rec League softball this weekend in Central Park. I was very much the tallest, most blonde and white girl within who knows how many feet of the field. My friend Meghann rounded up my pal Libby and I to be "extras" on a NYC Rec League team that needed some females. It was pretty much amazing...
the other blonde white girl Libby

Here's my shirt. Our team name was Smack That. Except everyone but Libby, Meg and I called it "Smack dat". hehe.

Bullet Point Version of my Experience:
- I was the whitest, blondest girl within 200 feet of the field
- 1 error and a single isn't so bad given I haven't even touched a bat and ball since college
- The opposing team (Renegades) stomped on us. We were slaughtered so bad that the game ended in the 2nd inning. uhhh yikesabee.
- The Renegades were all Dominican and all wore jerseys. I loved them.
- First base is boring when short stop doesn't throw super well.

see. toldjya.
- Jon and Annalisa came to be my parents and I loved it (hence the pictures) "Thanks Momalisa!"
- The Renegades loved my swing. What could make a girl feel better than having Dominican men, love her swing?

Moral of the softball story: I'm def playing more softball, hanging around Dominican men and saying Dat instead of That more often.

baha.
gotta love the adventures of NYC.

hearts,
hp

My future wedding announcement

2009-06-04T11:10:00.000-07:00

My co-worker sent me this and suggested it as my future wedding announcement.

I'm all about it.

Siting: New Moon

2009-06-04T07:51:00.001-07:00

My raise

2009-06-03T21:45:00.000-07:00

So this is how I get a raise from my boss.

I walk over and say, boss-man... i need a raise.
then I open the drawer to his desk and take 15 cents for the vending machine.

sometimes he even gives me melon-mint flavored gum.

psh. recession who?

Stuck

2009-06-03T10:49:00.000-07:00

It's making its resurgence with Round 2.
The only word to describe it, is stuck.
Know this feeling?

It's back again.

I'm stuck

inside my own body.

but everything inside doesn't belong there anymore.

It's consuming

confusing all over

and it takes precedence

consumes any minute space left existing

the only thing to make it better is to burst

I need to shout from the top of the highest mountain
loud and clear
what's the catalyst
how do I burst free of this feeling

I feel guarded.

misunderstood.

comfort comes from the past

and only the past.

my brain can't think unless words are written down

my mouth can't explain even the basics of my heart

I want to be alone,
but don't let me push you away.

stay close.

even though it's almost worthless to you

because I feel guarded
misunderstood.

I'm dominated by an emotion I can't understand.
I'm stuck.

Love YOU Long Time

2009-06-02T06:38:00.001-07:00

THE FRIENEMIES TOUR: http://www.thesecrethandshake.net/tour.html

http://www.myspace.com/loveyoulongtime

My FAVORITE BAND IS FINALLY DOING AN EAST COAST TOUR!!!!unfortunately I will have already moved by the time they get here! How DARE they not consult me first!

The band Love You Long Time was born in Rexburg, Idaho year 2004 AD.
they moved west to Provo, then to California... now they're big and bringin' it East.
I love it and wish I could be there.
This post is in their honor.
For those of you New Yorkies who will be living here... PLEASE GO FOR ME. They are amazing live. They will be playing at the Knitting factory with PlayRadioPlay and The Secret Handshake. PLEASE GO JULY 16th!!!!

The Hair Project - I decided....

2009-05-29T01:32:00.000-07:00

I decided I wanted to be blond again.

However - it's ended up being quite the process.
And it went a little something like this.
Here I am. Brunette.
Supposedly guys like Brunette's more (so they tell me) but blonds have more fun. So I decided since I wasn't getting many guys, I'd go back to the fun...

bye bye brunette. And bye bye boys I guess....
First step: Ashy Highlights.

eh yea... not quite what I was going for. I tried really hard to like it. But couldn't do it.
So then a couple weeks later, my darling friend Mitzi fulfilled step two.
Step Two: Ain't no hollaback girl.

I call this the "Ain't no hollaback girl" step because I feel a little like Gwen Stefani (minus the red lipstick and explicit lyrics).

This is definitely not a bad thing, I mean look at her....BANA-BANANA YEAH! The reason it's up is because it still has some yellow/red/strawberry blond going on, but Mitzi decided the hair needed some zzzzzzs's and that we'd hit it again the next week with some more toner madness, instead of burning all the hair off my head.
so then 6 days later...
Step three:VWALAH!
This is more of what it actually looks like.

This is what it looks like in the weird lighting of my lamped apartment.

back to blond I am.
Thank you Mitzi.
My Bishop thinks I'm just chameleon-ing to whatever coast I'm headed to. He may be right...Brunette on the East, Blond on the west... maybe my subconscious is prepping me for drastic change.
for fun: here's what my old blond looked like for comparison... and then my old first go-round when I dyed it darker brown.
.
fun.

I've decided ... to be a Rebel

2009-05-28T10:55:00.000-07:00

Welp.
The decision has been made.

funny to think of me as a Rebel

I will be studying Communication Studies (Interpersonal and Political Communication emphasis, and hopefully some psychology and journalism classes in there somewhere). I've been offered a position as a Teacher's Assistant for Public Speaking classes (most likely) which will be a great help with cost, and the Nevada Residency cost will be helpful as well.

The journey West* will begin come late June. My last day working for Nielsen will be June 19th. I'm sad to leave my friends and the guys on the sports team, but I can feel it's time for my next big adventure!

Thank heavens one of my bff's from college Jeff will be there to babysit me in times of need. Other than him and his gf (who I'm sure I'll be besties with by day 2) I don't know anyone... so please send suggestions my way.

hearts,
hp

*Journey West: Road trip across the USA with my bff Buddha. More to come...

I've decided - Men don't take change well

2009-05-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

I've decided that men don't deal well with change.
More so than women.
sorry guys. I'm a generalizER.

The Study:
I recently dyed my hair...
a couple times. (the hair project post is soon to come)
The first time was blond highlights.
The second time - somewhat of a bright warm blond.

The men in my life (ok, so maybe the sports team and other Nielsen fellows) didn't handle this very well.
My dad never handles the hair color change well.
When you date a guy it's a little hard on them for you to make the switch.

I've decided.
men don't take change well.

My analysis is of course skewed given my survey... however, it seems to be the case.
Sample: Nielsen employees, mostly the sports team & my pa.

I've decided

2009-05-21T13:35:00.000-07:00

I've decided that I'm an emotional eater.
Emotion: BOREDOM
Boredom could be a form of unhappiness I think.
Yea, I def think so.
I'm not a bored individual. Antsy maybe, but never bored.
Unless I'm doing something I don't want to.
Then for some reason I get REALLY BORED.
That's when the vending machine and I decide it's time.
For one of these:

mmmmmm.
No wonder I haven't lost much weight doing this running thing.
baha.

Ragnar Relay NYC

2009-05-20T08:14:00.000-07:00

180 miles....30 hours....no sleep... and lots of driving later...
here it is - The pics of Ragnar Relay for team TBD (to be determined/team broken & debilitated). It was sooooo much fun! Way more fun than I could've ever expected. The people make all the difference of course... Nate flew out from Vegas and invited his darling friend Rachel. Logan invited two of his friends, AnneMarie and Lauren, and Tripper joined us from the Ragnar website. Libby was injured so we were down to 11 runners but Joey and Tripper made all the difference with their 22 and 26 mile runs. Libby was an amazing team mom, driving Van 1 and making sure everyone laughed, & ate more licorice than her. Nate's doctoring skills were impeccable. Colin gave great piggy backs and handed water with the best of them, and Lyndee was definitely the best looking in her tennis skirt. Life is great while running hard.
Here are the first set of pics, more to come!

My last leg was HORRIBLE... the last mile and a half was the most intense UP HILL run, I've ever run... check it out below.

see that huge incline? yikes.
It was AWESOME! The lack of sleep involved was the hardest part, but I would suggest it to everyone and anyone!
More pictures and a video to come!
I HEART MY TEAM!
This race made me feel like I can have the discipline to become a great runner... road... here I come!

hearts,
hP

Six Weeks in Ghana

2009-05-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

I'm living through my darling friend Chelsie as she's in Ghana doing humanitarian service there. She's helping in a school for deaf children and loving it. She doesn't have time to upload photos right now, but her experiences so far are amazing.

6weeksinghana.blogspot.com

check out her blog. She's doing great things.

hearts,
hp

I wish more than anything I could be a part of THIS

2009-05-19T06:25:00.001-07:00

You KNOW I would do this...
Give it a little time to warm up, the end is the best part!

updates on the Ragnar Relay to come... I can barely type I'm so fatigued (hehe) so I have to edit the photos, then i'll load 'em up.

hearts,
hp

The Teenage Boy inside of me.

2009-05-09T08:52:00.000-07:00

...Inside my stomach to be exact.
rarrrrrrrrr

(I wish the female equivalent of this was happening)

I don't know if you know much about the species, Teenage Boy, and their eating habits, but I was bff's with a bunch of them/don't live in a box/have large cousins... so I know a thing or two. I never thought I would turn into one though. Very freaky friday-esque/X-files episode where that gross thing pops out of people's body. Ew.

I guess I have been quite 'active' lately.
So active in fact, that my caloric intake never seems to be high enough to suffice my bodies needs. I am ALWAYS hungry.

I'm just glad I don't have the teenage boy acne.
affording such frequent consumption is hard enough!

hearts,
hp
maybe we should play a little of this in my honor

Ragnar Relay - May 15-16th!!!

2009-05-08T13:27:00.000-07:00

HERE IT COMES, 175.5 Miles of AWESOME! The Ragnar Relay is next WEEK! I'm going to DIEeeeeeeeeeeee, but I'm also going to document the entire adventure... so stay tuned for a good one. We have a great team and it's going to be... AMAZING

Here's an overview of the course. I am "First Runner" therefore my legs consist of the following:

1st leg: 4 miles | Hard

2nd Leg:3.9 miles | Moderate

3rd Leg: 6.3 miles | Very Hard

TOTAL:14.2 miles

Wish me LUCK!

http://www.ragnarrelay.com/index.php?option=com_dynamicpages&Itemid=86&page=legMaps&raceName=newyork&paceID=14&leg=1#legmaps

My Friday morning Hangover

2009-05-08T06:40:00.000-07:00

My bod' doesn't always like the things I do.

Sometimes it revolts.
Feels fatiguey
Get's stomache-achy
or the worst...
Migrainey.

During Volleyball yesterday I started seeing/not seeing because of this huge bright round SPOT in my line of vision. This isn't the first time, so I knew what it was... it's then followed with not remembering my best friends names, slurring my words, and forgetting how to read. The best part is that my right arm and right side of my nose go numb - weird, I know. Then the headache part comes...By this time I've taken at least 4 extra strength Tylenol and am hopefully lying in my bed with a pillow over my face, forcing myself to sleep it all off.

Thank heavens it's all over now.
Except.
I now have a hangover.
The lights feel wayyyyyyyy too bright, my head and body hurt.
Everyone tells me to go get some coffee because I don't look so good.
If only they knew. oh wait, they do know that I don't drink that, or the stuff that gives normal people hangovers.

Moral of the story? What did I do with my bod' that it didn't like....
According to Wikipedia Triggers may be categorized as behavioral, environmental, infectious, dietary, chemical, or hormonal. In the medical literature, these factors are known as 'precipitants.'

Ok so....
A. I've been STARVING lately. I can't stop eating. Maybe I need to eat more(ok or less, but that option sinks)? = Dietary
B. It was the handstand I did on the court. = Behavioral/Infectious?
C. I got overly excited about volleyball? = Chemical

D. I need to find a man? = Hormonal. <--- my g-ma would definitely vote D. E. What do you think? All of the above?

Click here to see The typical migraine headache = Wiki

Yankee Stadium - An American Dream

2009-05-04T16:28:00.001-07:00

We scored some Legends Suite Tix from Sports Business Journal to the new Yankee Stadium. It was AMAZING! We had 4th row seats behind home plate, and were waited on all day! There was a sweet restaurant where we could eat breakfast, lunch and dinner for free if you wanted, plus a conceirge to our seats...and all because of a sweet little wrist band
and a stamped glossy ticket.

Here's my free cap.

Here's the nice lady who came around and kept asking me what I wanted to eat and drink. For free of course, and that means ANYTHING.... (minus the alchi, but we all know that's not so much my thing)

I wandered around the stadium just to check things out... however, my seat was so AMAZzzing, I just wanted to be there... so I ran to my seat and sat with Mike.

hello 4th row. hello CC, and I think Gary Matthews but I can't tell from this shot...
and hello Jeter.

These are the Analysts on the Sports Team.
Pedro (NHL/NASCAR)

Mike(NFL/MLB) and Jemaine (NBA)

Jemaine, Me, Pedro, and Louis & Mike enjoying the luxurious day and beautiful weather.

One lady WAS NOT alert and was hit on the head by a foul ball.

Happy Heidi...

My new friend CITIFIELD

2009-05-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Since last year I was a Mets fan, I decided this year I probably should be too.
Hello Citifield, my name is Heidi... it's nice to meet you.

These are my friends... Amberly, Whit, John, Maria, Krystal & Jeff. They're kinda kookie, but I'm in love with them.

This is my funny friend Krystal who takes pics with boys who aren't looking.

You didn't give us $2.00 seats, but we still like you because you're pretty, still have the kiss cam & have a shake shack.

Thank you for letting us sing...

I know we just met, but I have to break it to you that I'm going to cheat on you. I love you... but tomorrow Mike says Yankee Stadium Legends Suite is going to treat me like a Queen. So Yankee's... here I come.

hearts,
hp

Super Powers

2009-04-30T06:19:00.000-07:00

My roommate Ashley wrote the best post EVER on her blog: http://sistafriends.blogspot.com/2009/04/if-i-had-super-power-it-would-be.html....

If I had a super power it would be...

Helloooo Wolverine!!

With Wolverine coming out this weekend, I got to thinking... If I had a super power, what would it be? Actually that's a lie. I always think about this question :) when Heidi is around she likes to ask this question because A.) she is cool, and B.) our friends are cool, and C.) unlike most people, Heidi actually has a super power!

don't be alarmed.

She fits right into society. Unlike Wolverine, she does not have blades that pop out of her knuckles. Heidi has super senses. That's right, her hearing, vision, sense of smell, taste, and touch are all heightened, CONSTANTLY, like a pregnant woman. Only Heidi is not pregnant, and thus, has a super power.

This is Heidi's Super Hero boyfriend... duh, when you're a super hero, you date super hero's... hot ones!

To play this game, you aren't supposed to just "make-up" a super power, you're supposed to figure out something unique about you that makes you "super". For instance, Heidi has sensitive senses, and we turned that into a "super-power".

Some other "Super" examples:
Me- Dream Sense, my dreams depict future events, sometimes to the betterment of the world! (like Angela Petrelli... with Jean Grey's hair)
John Mort- Super Strength, he's got big muscles and he's not afraid to use them!

What is YOUR super power?

- By Ashley Pinney: amazing storyteller, and future novelist.

Sometimes Jenna Writes things...

2009-04-23T07:38:00.000-07:00

Sometimes my friend Jenna writes things.
Sometimes they're so funny I can't hold it in.

Sometimes my friend Jenna writes things ...
and they inspire me to actually write things.

Sometimes Jenna writes things...
and I think they're so funny, that I have to share them with the world.

Read her latest post: Sometimes the Drudge Report...

hearts,
hp

A little FYI

2009-04-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

I don't know what I'm doing.

I've had a lot ask me what my plans are and unfortunately I don't really know. I'm waiting to hear back from UNLV about a Teacher's Assistant position, and waiting to hear back from BYU. So we'll see what happens. I'm starting to wonder if I'll stick around NYC for another year :)

We'll see.... I'll keep you all posted!

HEARTS!!!
hp

A Timid Advocate of Freedom

2009-04-21T10:38:00.001-07:00

I blogged this on my "political blog", but I just wanted to give everyone a looksy.

A Timid Advocate of Freedom
President Obama has failed his early foreign-policy tests.
By Mitt Romney
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=73322138211&h=4m-Rp&u=uEEil&ref=nf
my comments can be seen here: http://www.mayihaveyouropinionplease.com/

hearts,
HP

what's a bday without the ipod game?

2009-04-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

Britt & Maria are the sweetest things on the planet. They hosted a little quazi surprise bday dinner for my big "2-4" !!! Colin brought his famous Mormon Mimosa, Britt and Maria made TACOS!, and Whit made a mouth watering pineapple upside down cake that made me wish i lived in Fiji. Dan, Chelsie, Logan, Lyndee, Joe, Jamar, Libby and Steve were of course "must haves" for the quaint gathering. It was PERFECT!
I'm so fat and happy right now I could burst.
The after dinner party was the best part...We played the IPOD game!!! If you haven't played, you should. All you need is a blindfold and an ipod turned up so loud you can't hear yourself.

I went first, and put on a BORING show. Then Britt did some Britt by Britt....

Jamar thought his audience was the other way... Joe hit is head on the foot-stool getting crazy....

Libby loves to spin.... Logan now has a neck-ache....

Lyndee ALWAYS puts on a good show... "teddy"... and Maria was fab, NO DOUBT.

hearts,
HP

Dance Dance Dance

2009-04-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

We do a lot of dancing...I forgot to upload these videos of the dancing that goes on in our fam :) If it's not dad in the kitchen, it's Luke to High School Musical or the Crabby Dance.

This Luke getting dizzy while he dances hahahah

The Crabby Dance... who doesn't love the crabby dance?

Playing around.... (this one isn't dancing, but it's fun)

Dance Dance Dance,
HP

Dallas!!!

2009-04-20T12:42:00.000-07:00

I went to go see Hill and the fam for the weekend (mom was on spring break so she came too!) and so we got to play and eat and play and watch LOTR and eat!!! We also had a little shopping and bday adventure!

THANK YOU HILL AND MOM for the perfect pre-bday weekend!

Nachos, ham sandwhiches and chocolate cake... yummmmm - I love Hill's cooking AND I REALLY LOVE TACO CABANA! haha. Wish we had one here in NYC>

Cass and I painted our nails the same color - hers had sparkles though.

Jakey loves to eat hair.

the park & playing in the back yard.

Jon Schmidt mixes Cold Play and Taylor Swift... love it.

2009-04-19T13:10:00.000-07:00

blogged out

2009-04-14T07:44:00.001-07:00

Sorry I'm not very excited to read about these days, I'm kind of blogged out... I think it's because it's getting nicer outside...

Maybe blogging is my depressed winter activity...
more updates to come :)

Happy EASTER!

2009-04-12T12:41:00.000-07:00

I LOVE Easter!!! We had a GREAT program at church with 3 musical numbers and 2 fabulous speakers from the congregation who bore their testimonies about the Resurrection of Christ and coming unto him. I sang in the choir this year and it was amazing. My friend Libby played the violin as the choir accompanied her. We have some serious musical talent in our ward.

Here's a little video in celebrating the real meaning of Easter.

hearts,
hp

Major Religions of the World

2009-04-11T15:58:00.000-07:00

I was watching my favorite movie Baraka, and searching about it's foreign lands and religions and came across this... it's probably pretty obvious information, but I thought I'd share it because I love this stuff so much.

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica the Top three religions of the world are:
1. Christianity 33%
2. Islam (20%)
3. Hindu (13%)

Here's an awesome map too...

Here's a cool scene from Baraka... it gives you an idea of what the movie is like.

be patient...and watch a little...

hearts,
hp

Beautiful Blog

2009-04-09T12:38:00.000-07:00

You should check out this blog Days With My Father!
It's a beautiful story through GORGEOUS photos of a man's journey with his father with short term memory loss...

It tells an amazing story. Lots of emotion.
http://www.dayswithmyfather.com/#/10

hearts,
hp

The Head Tilt

2009-04-09T07:57:00.000-07:00

Tonya Reiman's Body Language University e-mail informed me today that depending on how you tilt your head, you can either appear

TILT RIGHT: TRUSTWORTHY

TILT LEFT: MORE ATTRACTIVE

As Tonya says.... "Which do you need in your next interaction?"
psh I'm definitely tilting LEFT.

http://therulesgirl.blogspot.com/2009/04/body-language-tip-head-tilt.html

It's about time ITUNES

2009-04-07T09:32:00.000-07:00

ITUNES finally got with it and is Digital Rights Management FREE now. SO now I can pay for the song and the rights to do whatever I want with it.

For those of you who didn't know, Itunes would lock the music you bought from them so if you wanted to use it you couldn't.... annoying for creatives such as myself.

New Pricing and DRM Free info: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7988345.stm

hearts,
hp

Singles

2009-04-06T11:33:00.000-07:00

I may be heading West this summer for Grad School....

According to this map Vegas is a good option for me....

hearts,
HP

NCAA Tournament Facts - Media

2009-04-03T09:39:00.000-07:00

I pulled the TV rating information for this post. Take a looksy.

http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/sports/ncaa-tournament-facts-figures-and-online-buzz/

YELLE - my best friends

2009-04-02T13:25:00.001-07:00

Meet my friends.
They're french.

My Other Blogs - check it out

2009-04-02T09:40:00.001-07:00

You're probably going to think I'm bi-polar or something by how different my other blogs are. However... I love to bounce ideas off people etc... so check them out.

If you're interested in politics and current events... or if you just feel like you want to be a little more informed or even to share your opinion... check out this one!
http://www.mayihaveyouropinionplease.com/

If you like mindless dating tactics... check out this one :)_
http://therulesgirl.blogspot.com/

CREATE

2009-04-01T08:38:00.001-07:00

This is AMAZING! A MUST WATCH!

My Mile-Mark

2009-03-31T12:20:00.001-07:00

It's all in my head.

I've decided working out is all a mind-trick. Because let's get real, people mountaineer and don't die, so I don't think a mile or two or three or five will KILL me. I may be so tired I want to quit, but when it really comes down to it.

It's all in my head.

Well I've been working on my discipline and conquering this fact...
Today was a milestone.

the NC and the AA - My bracket is in shambles.

2009-03-30T09:53:00.000-07:00

When I googled for an NCAA Basketball pic, this came up....

Not quite sure how Rocky correlates, but I'm pretty excited about it nonetheless.

Anyway- to get back on topic... my bracket... it's dead. I spent all weekend staring at a screen in hopes of a semi-bracket recovery and such was not the case. Blah. Stinkin' Louisville. We had some SERIOUS fun though watching at the Bishop's apt, and then at John & Jeff's...

gotta love the NC and AA - bringing us all together... AND it gives us great photos of Rocky

Presh

2009-03-30T09:43:00.000-07:00

A friend from college (Anyone who knows the Andelins, this is Jana - a cousin) had this photo on Facebook, but I have to share it (I hope that's not too weird)! Her family owns a zoo in Virginia. I love it and can't get enough so I stole and am sharing it.

Her daughter Fae and chimp Tanzi

Presh.

Gotta love Andelins, extended and all...

Magic

2009-03-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

My co-worker David Blaine, I mean Jemaine... kept telling me not to drink all of my soda so he could show me a trick. I finally remembered and here is the outcome... it's magical...

This is taken by my Cubie's (Mike) phone... it's amazing what we get accomplished
in the work place. Now remember that while all of this is going on we keep our manager at least 10 feet away. Not because we're doing tricks at work, but because he has the tendency to spill.

Pedro (co-worker as well) has now learned this useful skill and is taking it on the road. Let me know if you'd like tix. I've got the hook-ups.

hearts,
hp

Amatuer Night at the Apollo Theater

2009-03-26T12:26:00.000-07:00

Dad this post is dedicated to you so that you can experience it without actually going.... I know you don't like loud crowded things other than BYU sports events and Brooks and Dunn Concerts, but you would've liked witnessing The Apollo.

Thanks to my friend Chase, a local resident of Harlem, the masses were rounded up and we went to The Apollo Theater in Harlem To Amateur Night.

Singers and Dancers each take turns performing and if you don't like it then you boo them off of the stage and if you DO like it you cheer loud. You would've boo'd for a couple, and mom would've liked them all... There was a little Anita Franklin, a Stevie Wonder tribute, James Brown impersonator, and a saxophonist and tap dancer. I would've loved to see you there.

hearts,
hp #3

GOP PLAN - ROAD TO RECOVERY

2009-03-26T12:20:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many of you guys are in to politics so I have a separate blog for that, but I just wanted to share this plan the GOP has come up with in response to the Obama administrations current and outrageous plan.
check it out.
http://www.gop.gov/solutions/budget/road-to-recovery-final

Here's a quote from the Road to Recovery:

"America stands again at a crossroads. The President’s budget would have us cast all of our cares and worries on a government we cannot afford while leaving our children and grandchildren crushing debt and exorbitant taxes. Many have called it the road to serfdom. Republicans choose a different path that offers freedom and prosperity for this generation and the next by allowing families to keep more of their own money to spend on their priorities. Our economic plan amounts to less government, lower taxes, and economic prosperity. We offer it for your consideration."

Check it.

2009-03-25T13:48:00.000-07:00

Bathtub IV from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

100% Real.
http://vimeo.com/3156959?pg=embed

100% awesome.

Thank you Chase.

hearts,
the hp