I went to Cydney's missionary discussion today. She decided that we should meet in her community's clubhouse.
There was music playing, and the missionaries kept getting distracted during the lesson as they recognized songs. It was cute. I think that would probably be one of the hardest parts of going on a mission.
I believe this was one of the songs :)
3.29.2011
3.23.2011
Rock On
Last night as I walked out into the garage, I discovered a group of teenage boys in my car.
Usually, this would have been a delightful surprise. I mean, who wouldn't want a bunch of cute teenage boys in their car?
I probably would've been excited had they been 18 or 19 year old boys, but no. In this case, by "teenage boys" I mean a group of 13 year olds. And by cute I mean cute like a teddy bear. It was my little brother and all of his friends.
I calmly chased them down the street, threatening their lives...
(Okay, so maybe I wasn't very calm.)
(Okay, so maybe I wasn't very calm.)
After they admitted to trying to prank me, I gave them permission to finish on one condition: They must clean out my car. I even offered to take them all to get slushies if they did a good job.
As I climbed in my car this morning, I was delighted to find my textbooks in a neat stack and my backseat clear of any clothing. On my dashboard was a stack of papers held in place by this cute rock.
If you look closely, you'll see it's a very happy rock.
Those boys rock.
Looks like I owe them slushies.
3.22.2011
Day 2
The person I've been closest to the longest
Shayla.
We met in fourth grade, and we've been making history ever since.
I love her :)
Good news! She's coming to Vegas for a few days in April!
Family History
Today I had the opportunity to do some genealogy work.
I'll be honest. As I walked into the room, I wasn't very excited. Everyone was crowded around a bunch of laptops, and I wasn't thrilled to be joining them.
As I sat there for a few minutes, I relaxed. I watched intently as the little old man across the table from me squinted at the screen in front of him. He barely moved as he concentrated on the computer. I smiled to myself and secretly hoped that I could find some way to get genealogy to spark my interest as much as whatever was on his screen. The intensity with which he was looking at that screen just tickled my funny bone. How could family history be THAT interesting to ANYONE?
A missionary walked up to the man, "Do you need any help?"
The man slowly turned to him and replied, "Well, yeah! I can't figure out how to turn the durn thing on!"
I'll be honest. As I walked into the room, I wasn't very excited. Everyone was crowded around a bunch of laptops, and I wasn't thrilled to be joining them.
As I sat there for a few minutes, I relaxed. I watched intently as the little old man across the table from me squinted at the screen in front of him. He barely moved as he concentrated on the computer. I smiled to myself and secretly hoped that I could find some way to get genealogy to spark my interest as much as whatever was on his screen. The intensity with which he was looking at that screen just tickled my funny bone. How could family history be THAT interesting to ANYONE?
A missionary walked up to the man, "Do you need any help?"
The man slowly turned to him and replied, "Well, yeah! I can't figure out how to turn the durn thing on!"
3.21.2011
Cowboy Boots and Mirrors
Hi, so.. I'm Toni.
I'm really weird. You get used to it after a while.
Mostly, if you're reading this... you should probably know a bunch of random facts about me. So here's some really weird ones.
1 - I've learned more Spanish in the past month of working at Del Taco than I ever did in 2 years of Spanish class.
2 - I've been craving island food for months now. If you're Hawaiian or Samoan and you're reading this, PLEASE invite me over for dinner, okay?
3 - I've got half of a spiderman action figure on my key ring. It's a great conversation starter.
4 - I got cowboy boots for Christmas and I like to wear them to church. You can't stop me. Muahaha!
5 - My car's name is Izzi, my GPS's name is Maggie.
6 - I have a collection of prom dresses despite the fact that I've never been to prom.
7 - My first kiss was approximately 3 years and four days ago.
8 - I'm currently 18 and a half and a week and 5 days old.
9 - Remember those "LiveStrong" bracelets? I used to have a massive collection of them.
10 - I used to have the entire Lion King movie memorized. It's still my all time favorite movie ever.
11 - I once had the starring role in a school play. I was the grinch.
12 - Even though I can't sing, I once had a solo in a school musical. I was a boy.
13 - I spend far too much time on facebook.
14 - Someone once told me to "Do one thing every day that scares you", So I hung up mirrors in my room. I'm terrified of mirrors.
15 - I want to witness a spontaneous breakout of song and dance.
Taco Tales Chapter 4 : Seductive Voices
Today was Michelle's birthday. Both Patsy and Michelle took the day off to celebrate, meaning that Danny got to take the place as Manager for the night.
We had a grand time catching up and passing out the millions of tacos that people ordered.
As the cars slowed down, we got some time to talk.
"So I heard you got lots of numbers while workin?"
"Umm... I wouldn't necessarily say a LOT..."
"Yeah.. Okay. That's not what i heard!"
The drive thru bell rang and saved me from the embarassing conversation. I answered it.
"Thanks for choosing Del Taco! How are you tonight?" I said, secretly thanking the customer for saving me.
"Oh my goodness." The customer replied, "YOU have a sexy voice."
I laughed so hard that I died. They were rather disappointed when I made Danny finish the order. He had to. I couldn't breathe.
We had a grand time catching up and passing out the millions of tacos that people ordered.
As the cars slowed down, we got some time to talk.
"So I heard you got lots of numbers while workin?"
"Umm... I wouldn't necessarily say a LOT..."
"Yeah.. Okay. That's not what i heard!"
The drive thru bell rang and saved me from the embarassing conversation. I answered it.
"Thanks for choosing Del Taco! How are you tonight?" I said, secretly thanking the customer for saving me.
"Oh my goodness." The customer replied, "YOU have a sexy voice."
I laughed so hard that I died. They were rather disappointed when I made Danny finish the order. He had to. I couldn't breathe.
30 Day Challenge
I'm going to try this again. Last time I tried a 30 day challenge, it kinda sucked. I feel the need to try again though. This one has been floating around facebook, and for some reason I don't feel like all my friends on facebook really care... You know? So I figure if you're taking the time to read this blog, you probably care enough that I wouldn't mind sharing this with you. :)
If you don't care, then just stop reading.
Okay? Okay.
Day 01 - A picture of you with 15 facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you &the person you've been closest with the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture of your night.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the silliest things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of your favorite night.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish your were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something that you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your favorite day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself &a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of something you miss.
Day 02 - A picture of you &the person you've been closest with the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture of your night.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the silliest things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of your favorite night.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish your were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something that you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your favorite day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself &a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of something you miss.
3.19.2011
3.17.2011
I know
Once upon a time, in a city known for it's moral filth and sin, I went to school.
It was just a normal school day. I sat next to a girl named Cydney whom I hadn't met. After a few moments of chatting, she asked, "You're Mormon, aren't you?" Confused, I said that I was, and searched my clothing for whatever clue had given me away. After making sure that I wasn't wearing any of my BYU apparel, I asked how she knew.
"You just have that Mormon Glow! You're so happy!"
And this was the start of a friendship.
Over the next year, we spent a lot of time in that class together. She teased me in a friendly way about little things that LDS people do, and I just smiled and accepted it. I soon learned that the happy "Glow" that Mormons had frightened her a little, so I tried not to push any unwanted religion in her direction.
We battled through books about Utopian Societies and devoured books full of religious symbols. We braved the dark abyss of research papers, and giggled through the wacky tales of our adorable Idahoan teacher. We laughed at Robbie and Garret's ridiculous stories, sang happy birthday in Swedish, and cried as we watched Pixar's "Up". We cherished every amazing moment of Modern Literature Honors.
Just a few months ago, we went on a trip to the mall. We met a cute guy working in an Art store, and stalked him the rest of the day. By the end of mall trip, we each had his number in our phones. Little did we know that this witty art store employee would make such an impact on our lives.
Cydney and I had our struggles for the next while. She listened as I worried about millions of pointless things and gave me advice. I tried my best at listening and helping where I could with her life too.
One night, not long ago, as I was picking up my brothers from Mutual, Sister Moser caught me. She said hello, handed me a Book of Mormon, and told me of the challenge that she had given to the young women to give it to someone. I gladly accepted the Challenge, and for some reason, Cydney's face immediately came to mind.
I don't remember the events that led us there, but a few days later, I sat next to Cydney at a basketball game. She noticed that there seemed to be a good selection of attractive males in the vicinity, and I mentioned that there was an even better selection at singles ward, and invited her to go with me. She accepted.
Both me and my mom wrote our testimonies in the Book of Mormon that sister Moser had given me, and I headed off to Cydney's to take her to Single's ward for the first time. I was almost to her house when she realized what was going on: I was trying to convert her. She called me out on my sneakiness, but laughed it off.
I briefed her on what was going to happen during sacrament meeting, and warned her that the ones with name tags were off limits and that she shouldn't flirt with them. She laughed again, but agreed not to flirt with them.
We sat together through a wonderful sacrament meeting. During one of the talks, the brother speaking mentioned that "Fear is anti-faith". Cydney caught on to this and really seemed to like that phrase.
After the meeting, she abruptly turned around to the closest men with name tags and introduced herself. "Hi! I'm Cydney, and I'm not a Mormon!"
Of course, upon hearing this, the Elders whipped out their planners. "Tomorrow. What are you doing Tomorrow?" Elder Husted asked.
Cydney, not knowing what was going on, was very confused. "Wait..." She said, "You're coming over to my house?"
After Cydney finally figured out what was going on, we made plans to meet at my house a few days later.
Elder Foust and Elder Swinkles showed up for the first lesson. She had a lot of questions, and many of her ideas of what the church was about were cleared up and set straight. She liked our beliefs concerning the Plan of Salvation, and was happy to read the reading assignment. She agreed to meet with them again.
I believe that in the beginning, her intentions were just to educate herself on the religion. She's really bright and open-minded, but she definitely wanted to expose herself to many religions. Get a taste of what was out there. And hey, who better to ask questions about the LDS faith to than an LDS missionary?
She stayed friends with the boy from the Art store, and Cydney, being the great person that she is, listened to him. He was definitely going through some huge struggles of his own, and as Cydney learned about the Gospel, she began to pray for him.
During the second lesson, as Elder Foust and Elder Husted spoke, Cydney mentioned that she suddenly felt like she was going to cry... but in a happy way. I struggled to keep back tears as I realized that my friend had just felt the spirit. She liked the feeling, but still seemed a bit skeptical about the church.
During the third lesson, we had completely different missionaries. Elder Milcareck challenged her to get baptized, and she said that she wasn't ready to make that kind of commitment. I was terrified that a decision that big, that soon, would scare her off.
Fourth Lesson, Elder Husted and Elder Milcareck returned. They told her that they had been praying, and they thought she could be baptized as soon as April 9th. I was shocked! So soon! April 9th? I knew for sure that this would scare her away.
It didn't.
We met with them again, and Cydney told them that April 9th was far too soon. They said they understood. Cydney expressed her concern about her mother's acceptance of her exploring other religions. She didn't want to push her mother away by making a decision like that. She said that it was fear holding her back. She wasn't open enough to receive an answer or to make a decision like that. They made plans to meet with her again.
Elder Smith came with Elder Husted the next time. Cydney and I had just BARELY read through the reading assignment, and she mentioned that a particular verse had popped out at her.
3rd Nephi 27:28
"And now I go unto the Father. And verily I say unto you, whatsoever things ye shall ask the Father in my name shall be given unto you."
She said she'd felt something when she read it. Elder Smith and Elder Husted said that she could turn to the Lord for help and ask him to soften her mother's heart towards the gospel.
While I was at work, I received a text from her that said, "Tell the missionaries i'm gettig baptized on April 9th." I told her that she could tell them in person the next day, but that I was extremely happy for her!
During the middle of the night, something amazing happened.
Around two in the morning, I received another text. This one read:
"Toni, I am busting from the seams! I am crying and happy and spilling over from this truly amazing feeling! If you could be here to share this with me, Oh my gosh! I love you, Toni! God loves you! Jesus loves you! Thank you for bringing your faith into my life! It's the greatest gift anyone has ever given me! :)"
She said that she had never been so sure of anything in her life, and that she was completely solidified in this decision. She couldn't wait for our missionary discussion that afternoon so that she could share her good news with all of us.
Cydney was nearly leaping through the ceiling as she told us of her experience. She'd been praying for her struggling friend, and wanted to know that he was okay since she hadn't heard any news, good or bad from him in days. As she'd read through the scripture that had been so powerful to her earlier that day, she'd gotten down and prayed. But this time, she REALLY prayed.
During the middle of the night, something had prompted her to wake up. In her inbox was a simple message of thankfulness and love from the friend. His condition had been improving, and the thoughtful messages she'd been sending his way had made a difference. She then bore her testimony of prayer, and that she knew of Heavenly Father's love, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was True, and that Joseph Smith was a Prophet. And she was getting baptized on April 9th!
The spirit in that room was so strong as she shared this with us, I just wanted to jump and sing.
As Cydney spoke about her new Testimony of the Gospel, she said this,
"At the beginning, it was off putting when everyone kept saying 'I know' 'I know', but I didn't understand how you knew! How COULD you know for sure? But now... I know! I know it's true! I just know!"
My friends, I want to share this with you. I know too. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true, and I know that you too can have this knowledge if you just ask for it. Through this experience with Cydney, my testimony has been strengthened. Heavenly Father love each of us, and hears and answers every single one of our prayers. I KNOW that Christ is the Son of God and that he is my Savior and Redeemer. I know these things to be true.
I just know.
It was just a normal school day. I sat next to a girl named Cydney whom I hadn't met. After a few moments of chatting, she asked, "You're Mormon, aren't you?" Confused, I said that I was, and searched my clothing for whatever clue had given me away. After making sure that I wasn't wearing any of my BYU apparel, I asked how she knew.
"You just have that Mormon Glow! You're so happy!"
And this was the start of a friendship.
Over the next year, we spent a lot of time in that class together. She teased me in a friendly way about little things that LDS people do, and I just smiled and accepted it. I soon learned that the happy "Glow" that Mormons had frightened her a little, so I tried not to push any unwanted religion in her direction.
We battled through books about Utopian Societies and devoured books full of religious symbols. We braved the dark abyss of research papers, and giggled through the wacky tales of our adorable Idahoan teacher. We laughed at Robbie and Garret's ridiculous stories, sang happy birthday in Swedish, and cried as we watched Pixar's "Up". We cherished every amazing moment of Modern Literature Honors.
Just a few months ago, we went on a trip to the mall. We met a cute guy working in an Art store, and stalked him the rest of the day. By the end of mall trip, we each had his number in our phones. Little did we know that this witty art store employee would make such an impact on our lives.
Cydney and I had our struggles for the next while. She listened as I worried about millions of pointless things and gave me advice. I tried my best at listening and helping where I could with her life too.
One night, not long ago, as I was picking up my brothers from Mutual, Sister Moser caught me. She said hello, handed me a Book of Mormon, and told me of the challenge that she had given to the young women to give it to someone. I gladly accepted the Challenge, and for some reason, Cydney's face immediately came to mind.
I don't remember the events that led us there, but a few days later, I sat next to Cydney at a basketball game. She noticed that there seemed to be a good selection of attractive males in the vicinity, and I mentioned that there was an even better selection at singles ward, and invited her to go with me. She accepted.
Both me and my mom wrote our testimonies in the Book of Mormon that sister Moser had given me, and I headed off to Cydney's to take her to Single's ward for the first time. I was almost to her house when she realized what was going on: I was trying to convert her. She called me out on my sneakiness, but laughed it off.
I briefed her on what was going to happen during sacrament meeting, and warned her that the ones with name tags were off limits and that she shouldn't flirt with them. She laughed again, but agreed not to flirt with them.
We sat together through a wonderful sacrament meeting. During one of the talks, the brother speaking mentioned that "Fear is anti-faith". Cydney caught on to this and really seemed to like that phrase.
After the meeting, she abruptly turned around to the closest men with name tags and introduced herself. "Hi! I'm Cydney, and I'm not a Mormon!"
Of course, upon hearing this, the Elders whipped out their planners. "Tomorrow. What are you doing Tomorrow?" Elder Husted asked.
Cydney, not knowing what was going on, was very confused. "Wait..." She said, "You're coming over to my house?"
After Cydney finally figured out what was going on, we made plans to meet at my house a few days later.
Elder Foust and Elder Swinkles showed up for the first lesson. She had a lot of questions, and many of her ideas of what the church was about were cleared up and set straight. She liked our beliefs concerning the Plan of Salvation, and was happy to read the reading assignment. She agreed to meet with them again.
I believe that in the beginning, her intentions were just to educate herself on the religion. She's really bright and open-minded, but she definitely wanted to expose herself to many religions. Get a taste of what was out there. And hey, who better to ask questions about the LDS faith to than an LDS missionary?
She stayed friends with the boy from the Art store, and Cydney, being the great person that she is, listened to him. He was definitely going through some huge struggles of his own, and as Cydney learned about the Gospel, she began to pray for him.
During the second lesson, as Elder Foust and Elder Husted spoke, Cydney mentioned that she suddenly felt like she was going to cry... but in a happy way. I struggled to keep back tears as I realized that my friend had just felt the spirit. She liked the feeling, but still seemed a bit skeptical about the church.
During the third lesson, we had completely different missionaries. Elder Milcareck challenged her to get baptized, and she said that she wasn't ready to make that kind of commitment. I was terrified that a decision that big, that soon, would scare her off.
Fourth Lesson, Elder Husted and Elder Milcareck returned. They told her that they had been praying, and they thought she could be baptized as soon as April 9th. I was shocked! So soon! April 9th? I knew for sure that this would scare her away.
It didn't.
We met with them again, and Cydney told them that April 9th was far too soon. They said they understood. Cydney expressed her concern about her mother's acceptance of her exploring other religions. She didn't want to push her mother away by making a decision like that. She said that it was fear holding her back. She wasn't open enough to receive an answer or to make a decision like that. They made plans to meet with her again.
Elder Smith came with Elder Husted the next time. Cydney and I had just BARELY read through the reading assignment, and she mentioned that a particular verse had popped out at her.
3rd Nephi 27:28
"And now I go unto the Father. And verily I say unto you, whatsoever things ye shall ask the Father in my name shall be given unto you."
She said she'd felt something when she read it. Elder Smith and Elder Husted said that she could turn to the Lord for help and ask him to soften her mother's heart towards the gospel.
While I was at work, I received a text from her that said, "Tell the missionaries i'm gettig baptized on April 9th." I told her that she could tell them in person the next day, but that I was extremely happy for her!
During the middle of the night, something amazing happened.
Around two in the morning, I received another text. This one read:
"Toni, I am busting from the seams! I am crying and happy and spilling over from this truly amazing feeling! If you could be here to share this with me, Oh my gosh! I love you, Toni! God loves you! Jesus loves you! Thank you for bringing your faith into my life! It's the greatest gift anyone has ever given me! :)"
She said that she had never been so sure of anything in her life, and that she was completely solidified in this decision. She couldn't wait for our missionary discussion that afternoon so that she could share her good news with all of us.
Cydney was nearly leaping through the ceiling as she told us of her experience. She'd been praying for her struggling friend, and wanted to know that he was okay since she hadn't heard any news, good or bad from him in days. As she'd read through the scripture that had been so powerful to her earlier that day, she'd gotten down and prayed. But this time, she REALLY prayed.
During the middle of the night, something had prompted her to wake up. In her inbox was a simple message of thankfulness and love from the friend. His condition had been improving, and the thoughtful messages she'd been sending his way had made a difference. She then bore her testimony of prayer, and that she knew of Heavenly Father's love, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was True, and that Joseph Smith was a Prophet. And she was getting baptized on April 9th!
The spirit in that room was so strong as she shared this with us, I just wanted to jump and sing.
As Cydney spoke about her new Testimony of the Gospel, she said this,
"At the beginning, it was off putting when everyone kept saying 'I know' 'I know', but I didn't understand how you knew! How COULD you know for sure? But now... I know! I know it's true! I just know!"
My friends, I want to share this with you. I know too. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true, and I know that you too can have this knowledge if you just ask for it. Through this experience with Cydney, my testimony has been strengthened. Heavenly Father love each of us, and hears and answers every single one of our prayers. I KNOW that Christ is the Son of God and that he is my Savior and Redeemer. I know these things to be true.
I just know.
3.16.2011
Tales of a Taco # 6
Toni - Thanks for Choosing Del Taco, I'll be with you in just a few moments.
Customer - Yeah. I want six hard shell tacos.... but I want two of them with the soft shell instead of the hard shell. And a small coke.. I mean a large one! No, wait! Medium rootbeer. Just cancel that. Just the tacos and the medium rootbeer.
Toni (Despite the fact that I just heard every word of their order) - Sorry about the wait, what can I get for you?
Customer - Oh... six hard tacos. Two of those I want with soft shells though. And a medium rootbeer.
Toni - Four hard tacos, two soft tacos, and a medium rootbeer?
Customer - No. Six hard, but two of them with soft shells instead of hard ones. Don't forget the medium coke!
Toni - Okay. The six tacos, a medium coke, and a medium rootbeer. I'll have your total for you at the window.
Customer - I said rootbeer! I don't want coke!
Toni - Six tacos, one rootbeer.
Customer - YES!
Toni - I'll have your total for you at the window. Thank you!
Customer - Yeah. I want six hard shell tacos.... but I want two of them with the soft shell instead of the hard shell. And a small coke.. I mean a large one! No, wait! Medium rootbeer. Just cancel that. Just the tacos and the medium rootbeer.
Toni (Despite the fact that I just heard every word of their order) - Sorry about the wait, what can I get for you?
Customer - Oh... six hard tacos. Two of those I want with soft shells though. And a medium rootbeer.
Toni - Four hard tacos, two soft tacos, and a medium rootbeer?
Customer - No. Six hard, but two of them with soft shells instead of hard ones. Don't forget the medium coke!
Toni - Okay. The six tacos, a medium coke, and a medium rootbeer. I'll have your total for you at the window.
Customer - I said rootbeer! I don't want coke!
Toni - Six tacos, one rootbeer.
Customer - YES!
Toni - I'll have your total for you at the window. Thank you!
3.11.2011
3.09.2011
Five Dollar Footlong
Oh, how I love Del Taco.
But unfortunately, 8.25 an hour barely even pays for car insurance and gas, let alone a phone and college and food....
So my friend Tayler suggested that I apply for a job at her work.
Subway. Out in the middle of nowhere.
So I emptied my change jar to fill up my gas tank, changed into interview clothes in the Taco Bell bathroom, and got on the freeway.
It was terrifying. I've never been on the freeway by myself before, and I didn't realize that my car Izzi, doesn't like to go fast.
As I approached 80 mph, she started shaking violently. Not just the normal shaking she does when I play my music too loud, but a clutch to the steering wheel, hold your breath, hope you don't die kind of shaking. I slowed back down to 78 mph and she was fine. My mom later laughed when she realized that I wasn't aware of this. My car just has seizures sometimes. It's fine.
The lovely lady that interviewed me informed me that she would be getting back to me.
Wish me luck!
But unfortunately, 8.25 an hour barely even pays for car insurance and gas, let alone a phone and college and food....
So my friend Tayler suggested that I apply for a job at her work.
Subway. Out in the middle of nowhere.
So I emptied my change jar to fill up my gas tank, changed into interview clothes in the Taco Bell bathroom, and got on the freeway.
It was terrifying. I've never been on the freeway by myself before, and I didn't realize that my car Izzi, doesn't like to go fast.
As I approached 80 mph, she started shaking violently. Not just the normal shaking she does when I play my music too loud, but a clutch to the steering wheel, hold your breath, hope you don't die kind of shaking. I slowed back down to 78 mph and she was fine. My mom later laughed when she realized that I wasn't aware of this. My car just has seizures sometimes. It's fine.
The lovely lady that interviewed me informed me that she would be getting back to me.
Wish me luck!
eat fresh.
Oh Del Taco television, you expose me to such great music.
Another one of those songs that I really like, and feel the need to share with the world.
Hide & Seek
Ask any kid I've babysat. I'm THE coolest babysitter ever.
When I grow up, I want to be a mom.
Why?
I love kids.
I love pretending like I'm a kid.
I love the laughter.
the simplicity.
the questions.
the wonder.
the amazement.
and coloring.
I love making friends with random kids at the park that say "Hey! Can you push me on the swing?" and then tell me their whole life story.
I love their view on the world.
and their innocence.
I love their windblown hair and their grubby little fingers.
I just love kids.
Which is why I babysit a lot.
Most Saturdays, I'm hanging out people half my age.
It's okay, they like me more than the big kids anyways.
...
Sometimes, we play games.
Like hide and seek.
and sometimes they hide in weird places.
(and get stuck)
Obviously if I was as good of a babysitter as the kids say I am, I would have helped her out of the laundry basket instead of taking a picture.
Don't worry, she made it out uninjured.
3.05.2011
Dad & iTunes
The other day as I walked out of work, I found a new CD on the seat of my car labeled "Bass mix for Toni." I smiled. I squealed. I danced on the inside. Someone loved me, and this someone happened to have found a way to gain access to my car.
I popped the CD into the CD player, turned up the volume, and enjoyed my drive home.
I have several CDs in my car that are simply put, amazing. Had it not been for the barely legible chicken scratch scrawled across the front instead of my big bubbly letters, I would've thought that I had burned them myself.
Nope. Surprisingly, my father has some very good taste in music. This leaves me with the occasional new CD filled with a mix of songs that I've been humming around the house for the past week combined with a selection of some that I've never heard of before, but love anyways.
Despite the fact that I know of my Dad's music listening habits, I'm always shocked by the number and types of amazing songs that I find on his Itunes account.
Tonight I burned 4 playlists.
They are titled as follows:
1 - Those songs that you maybe kinda sorta think belong in the background of a movie, but they aren't.. so you just settle with letting them be the background of your own epic life & Stuff
2 - This is What Sunshine Tastes like
3 - Songs so Epic, you'll think you OD'd on Charlie Sheen
4 - Stoplight Dance Parties
I popped the CD into the CD player, turned up the volume, and enjoyed my drive home.
I have several CDs in my car that are simply put, amazing. Had it not been for the barely legible chicken scratch scrawled across the front instead of my big bubbly letters, I would've thought that I had burned them myself.
Nope. Surprisingly, my father has some very good taste in music. This leaves me with the occasional new CD filled with a mix of songs that I've been humming around the house for the past week combined with a selection of some that I've never heard of before, but love anyways.
Despite the fact that I know of my Dad's music listening habits, I'm always shocked by the number and types of amazing songs that I find on his Itunes account.
Tonight I burned 4 playlists.
They are titled as follows:
1 - Those songs that you maybe kinda sorta think belong in the background of a movie, but they aren't.. so you just settle with letting them be the background of your own epic life & Stuff
2 - This is What Sunshine Tastes like
3 - Songs so Epic, you'll think you OD'd on Charlie Sheen
4 - Stoplight Dance Parties
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