sometimes i need a good reminder. actually not sometimes...most times..

therefore my son (or daughter:), see that ye are merciful unto your brethren, deal justly, judge righteously and do good continually. and if you do all these things then ya shall recieve your reward. yea ye shall have mercy restored unto you again. ye shall have justice restored unto you again. ye shall have a righteous judgement restored unto you again. and ye shall have good rewarded unto you again.

alma 41:14

i found a new love.

just finished decorating my room. and loved every second of it.

tonights top ten.

Friends, romans, and countrymen here we go... top ten reasons why i am grateful for today....

10. i woke up to a room i had forgotten i had just decorated. and even though i wanted to crawl back in bed and admire the beautiful new lamps and grey painted walls... i actually got off my rear and did work.

9. this was my view on the way to work. still amazed at the beauty in the back woods of tn.

8. i got a text i liked. oh how the little things matter.

7. a nap snuck its way into my day. might have been only ten minutes. but this girl will take it how she can get it.

6. the women in our ward put together an incredible activity. from the table cloths to the flowers to the food to the company to the lessons to the spirit.. it was all there, all beautiful, and all amazing. so so grateful for their thought and hard work that was put into that activity.

5. my life changed drastically with one incredible purchase...guesses anyone?????

yes mam. i am now back in the iphone world. and it is a wonderful luxury to now actually see letters when i am texting or emailing.

4. my donkus got whooped at work. so im hoping my donkus is in better shape now.

3. while walking into the dollar general in tullahoma, tn i graced the presence of an older lady who was singing at the top of her lungs "how far is heaven.. when can i gooooooo oo oooo. to see my dadddy!!!"

2. fiery and obedient. realized my love for the combination of those two words.

1. and finally the most important reason why I am grateful for today. 24 years ago my beautiful, kind, amazing, intelligent (went to #1 accounting program in the nation) and sweet twin was born. and 6 years ago i got to meet my twin and have felt so grateful ever since. we've endured many heartbreaks, breakdowns, disappointments, frustrations all together. but have experienced even more joys, laughter, hopes, and dreams together. i have never laughed harder. i have never learned more. i have never traveled so much. i have never sung harder. i have never been more hyper.. than with my jewels! happy birthday JUJU! the birthday will begin this weekend when you get back to where you belong.. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE:)

so yes. today was a good day. so much to be grateful for:)

im back.

ladies and gentleman. after much nagging or rather lovingly persistent grief from a dear friend of mine *who will not be named tho her name might oddly enough rhyme with macie kissong* i am back to the blogging world. and ready to talk about the wonderful adventures that have swept through the beginning months of this incredible year..

2011 began with a story never to be forgotten. and it seems as tho the year continues with memories that mimic those first strokes of midnight... dont know the midnight story? i'll give you a few hints. it might have involved this guy.....

and well yes these as well...

and in case you were wondering. i was the victim in the midnight crime. never saw it coming. dont know his name. kind of trying to forget it. lets move on....

now normally january is a bleak and bland and never-ending month.. correct? turns out jan 2011 wasn't gonna settle for bleak this year. it began with a ski trip in the beautiful rolling hills (emphasis on hills) of north carolina. tho i nearly sacrificed my life getting to the top of the nc hill it was all worth it. mostly because there was a hot tub and i got to witness my hair frozen in a who-ville like do.. but the skiing, ping pong, late night chats/raps, old school flings, and dance parties were a major bonus as well. ah nothing better than a cabin trip with hilarious people.

but the months adventures didn't end there. the weeks following brought a chance to be a wedding planner, a birthDAY celebration for my beautiful and best hair cousin Jacqueline (which involved a makeover-getting hit on by old men and gay men-and being stranded downtown only to be saved by the uncle/father of the year david critchlow), and the beginning of the best nights of the weeks. MONDAYS. and not just because i love my job so much..but because televisions finest show comes on that night (the bachelor of course) and it is the perfect excuse to be with my amazing friends, eat ridiculously unhealthy food, criticize how others date, and complain about the love or lack thereof in our own lives. ah how i crave mondays now.

as january ended i made a visit to see my dear old friend, Utah. and boy is this friend loyal. i would love to disclose all the juicy details. but i will spare you from reading a novel and instead just say that it was good. surprisingly good. and maybe i will go back. ok ya i already got a plane ticket im going back. details to come lovers.

and finally the glorious months of jan and feb ended with an unforgettable trip to the land where all my dreams come true. new york city baby. let me paint you a picture. ceo brother from dc takes a bus to the big apple. gorgeous blonde boards a train in Connecticut and ends up in times square. high school senior throws the school books out and books a last minute trip to the city. mr wild wild west hops on a plane to a place hes never been before. and well i just happened to be so lucky as to meet all those beautiful characters there. chinatown, little italy, momma mia, times square, wall street, magnolia bakery, had never seen so much action in a space of just over 24 hours.

so i guess i can say 2011 has treated me well. i am one lucky and happy girl. i cannot wait to see what adventures will surprise me in march:) lessss go!

im thankful for that.

tg 2010 you've been good to me. there's nothing better than having the house full of family, the countertops filled with yummy homemade dishes and to make it even better... the sound of my older bro playing the guitar in the living room..oh and did i mention i have a sister to shop with this year too? ahhh its a good holiday. ive got a lot to be thankful for. so instead of listing it all im just gonna say im thankful for that. its been a good year. happy holidays my loves.

-B

orange and blue look good on you.

Lets just talk about how much i love these two people in the pic with me. lets just talk about how no matter where i go i have the time of my life when im with my twin. and lets just talk about how everytime i make my way to boise it either ends or begins in tears.

so lets just mention some highlights of the nov 2010 boise trip. dress up. new changes. slumber parties. tjmaxx. dressing for 20 degree weather when it was actually 75 degrees. cheering on my favorite broncos. cafe rio. walking thru the boise market. pretending i was a wilson. target and christmas shopping before thanksgiving. candy like old times. dancing in the car. pictures. wishing we were in kelli's shoes. and tears to lady gaga's poker face. No matter how bad a day or a week or a month can get... it can always be cured with a trip to see my bestie. So dear Tennessee Titans.. for the sake of me and my twin jewels.. please draft kellen moore. he'd beat vince any day. and lets be honest its about time two best friends get to live in the same state again. mwah.

hallofreakinween

spotted. best day of the year. wait a second.. back it up.. best month of the year. as october comes to a close lets take a minute to reminisce on the highlights and lowlights of this classic and historical hallofreakinween.

h-lights

10.trunk or treat. saw a girl dressed in a cupcake outfit. way to begin the month. totally sold.

9.first holiday my cute little condo has seen. no longer do my neighbors think im the freaky cat lady (i dont even have cats im just a loser) im now the halloween girl. u best be believin i had myself a doorstep scene with a homemade wreath scary witches and light up pumpkins. so maybe it is nov 3 and they are still out there. don't judge just love.

8.had men chasing me with chainsaws at a haunted house. can life get better? oh yes it can...when you along with ur cuz get hit on by ghosts in that same haunted house. and hang out with them later and marry them. all true minus the post haunted house rendezvous and marriage.

7.saw a scary movie that still has me up at night. lets just say my toes are always under the covers. its fine tho me and my demon are tight.

6.got to see some sick brentwood football games and both brothers and my sis in law this month. it was great, i now have page long christmas lists from them all. ud think i was a millionaire. little do they know i dont have a job im just thousands of dollars in debt. jk.

5.got a spontaneous arrival visit from my gfizzleville friends. whats better than getting a five day visit when your expecting a three day stay. loved every second. dets to be made in the next few highlights.

4.dressed up as ms clause and walked around all night saying "naughty is the new good". during what other month could i get away with that? oh and danced with a chicken and mad scientist and 10 foot tall man and popeye. love my life.

3.prepared rat meat, witch fingers, ghost mashed potatoes, and kitty liter dessert for sunday

dinner. my men dressed in costume #3, and i got to wear a skeleton apron. u didn't believe me.. but seriously this is the best month.

2.watched men run around in a suit that is yet-to-be-determined-what-it-is and a gorilla outfit.

1.and finally, i spent the whole weekend dancing instead of sleeping. who needs shut-eye when there's good music goin on somewhere. I love this month. hallofreakinween you never fail me.

lowlights.

1. its over. 11 months till the party begins again.