The Help

The Help is a very good book.  I read it this year as part of my reading goal.  It was also an amazing movie.  It was put together very well and followed the book almost perfectly.  I ended up seeing the movie on a Saturday afternoon and by myself.  Don't feel sorry for me, sometimes I do that.  But, I rule I have when I see movies alone is that I won't let myself cry because I feel like that would be a cause for people for feel sorry for me. It was a tough thing to not cry during this movie.  I was surrounded with people sniffling and wiping tears from their faces.  Like I said, a very good book and an amazing movie.

First Day of School

I had my first day of school today for masters degree.  I can't believe I am actually going back to school.  One of my nieces asked me what grade I was going to be in when I started school.  I told her I was getting my masters degree and she didn't really get it.  After I tried to explain my brother finally stepped in and said she is the 17th grade.  I'm not sure if that sounded good or bad.  I have always wanted to get a masters degree and am happy I finally decided to do it.  I know that in 22 months when I am finished I will be even more happy. Good luck to me.... I got this!! 

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this book.  I liked it better than the first one, I think.  They are such interesting books and very well written.  There is strong language and adult content.  Be prepared for that if you decide to read it.  Very captivating a book that is hard to put down.


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A visit from BRAZIL

My last mission companion in my mission came to visit me for a week in July!  It was fun to have her here.  It has been 10 years since I served my mission, yikes!!  I feel lucky because Elite and I have stayed in touch with each other throughout the years.  This is the third time I have seen her since I have been home. It was her first time to Utah and I think it was an eye opening experience.  She couldn't get over all of the big cars.  It was actually quite funny, she just kept saying all of the cars here are gigantic.  We had a good time spending the week together.

We did a lot of shopping!! 

We went to Morgan and spent a night with my family!!

And we spent a lot of time eating!  

It really was great to have her here.  Things have change a little between us through the years.  Some of the things we believe and feel are very different.  We had a couple of challenging situations and conversations but I am still so happy she came to visit.  She was one of the people on this earth I can say my a fundamental difference in who I am today.  I will always love her and be grateful to her for the things she taught me and the love she showed me while we were serving our mission.  Te amo, Amiga!!

32nd Birthday FINALLY!!

I had my 32nd birthday on July 13th and I could not have been more happy!  I love my birthday very much and make sure that everyone knows it is coming.  I am not one of those people who just sits quietly by and hopes everyone will remember.   I am the girls that tells everyone (including people in the grocery store) and expects them to remember! (Yay!)  Well, when I turned 31 I hated it.  I don't know what happened but I was not happy.  Everyone should be happy on their birthday and I just wasn't.  I wasn't all the way through out the whole year either.  I perked up a little when we got to 2011 but I couldn't wait to be 32.  When I was in my early 20's and in college I remember thinking to myself.  I can't wait to be 32.  I thought that by the time I was 32 I would be established, I would hopefully be a little smarter, a little better and settled in to living a happy, healthy life.  As I turn 32 I can say I have accomplished all of those things and I am very proud and happy.  The next goal birthday I have set is 45.  I am excited to get there and see what has happened.  After 45 comes 70 and after 70 comes 100!  I can't wait and yes you heard me right, I want to live to be 100!!  Happy Birthday everyone! Happy Birthday Me!

Harry Potter 7

I'm a little bit behind on writing post. Life got busy!!

I like writing posts about movies that I see in the theater because I like watching movies so much. I saw Harry Potter 7 weeks ago in July when it came out. I have to say, it is one of the best movies I have seen. 17 stars and 12 thumbs up from me. I really liked Part I of Harry and the Deathly Hallows but I love Part II. I won't tell what happens in case there happens to be someone out there who hasn't seen it but just know it was one of my favorites ever and I highly recommend it to every!