I love the Coach outlet

So I must say I had a really great weekend! Right after work on Friday my friend Amy and I cruised up to Park City to the Coach outlet. I have been wanting to go for months. I was so glad she said she was going. Unfortunately, Hillary and Landy were unable to attend. It was quite the little adventure. I hadn't been to Park City since I was a kid. Luckily my iPhone was a wonderful navigator. Let's just say Mapquest failed us. We spent over an hour in there looking at purses. It was just such a hard decision. I almost put my purse down and didn't buy anything. ALMOST. Once I got it home and took all of the packaging out from inside of the purse I loved it! I would have been soooo mad at myself if I wouldn't have bought it. I hate how undecisive I can be. If I wouldn't have bought it I would have regretted it. Then Tyler and I would have had to drive to Park City just so I could buy it. I already want to make another Park City run and buy a wallet this time. I kind of want some sunglasses too. Check out the purse.

Saturday night Tyler and I went out to dinner and the Mormon Miracle pageant with our friends Carlee and Ryan. We had such a good time. We have all been friends since high school so it's not one of those awkward couple dates when you go to dinner then play board games afterward. Don't get me wrong, I love board games... But on the first date? Isn't that a little sudden? Anyways, we laughed and laughed all night long. Even when we weren't suppose to laugh we were silently laughing. We ate at the bowling alley in Ephraim for dinner. It was delish! I splurged on my calories a bit with a chick sandwich and some cheesy fries. I drenched them in fry sauce. The bowling alley has the best fry sauce. I didn't dare weigh myself Sunday morning.

Here is this random protester at the pageant. He brought his own stepping stool. How special. I mean he is only like 3 feet tall. I would probably be taller than him with him standing on his little stool. I guess he is just trying to be the same height as everyone else. Protesters are annoying. Really? Why would you drive a down a couple hours to try to sway people to believe differently? And even make fliers and shirts on your leisure time? Your spending your own money and time to try to get someone to not believe in the LDS church? Now that's just sad.


We sat in the blanket area. Have you noticed how they really cut down the blanket area? There were tons of chairs that weren't filled either. Metal chairs are so uncomfortable. The blanket area is way better.



This is the first year I have successfully made it through the entire pageant without falling asleep. I did take a nap earlier in the day. So I don't think I could have anyways. I haven't met anyone who is as obsessed with zombies as Tyler is. I don't know if Ryan is quite as obsessed with them as Tyler, but he's a close second. Tyler has an entire shelf of zombie/horror movies in our DVD collection. I would take a picture, but they're currently in a box. Ryan likes to drop sporadic zombie scenarios throughout the night. Just to keep us on our toes.

Ryan: You're husband was infected and only has 10 hours before he turns into a Zombie. What would you do for the last 10 hour before your husband is a Zombie for forever (in Utah)?

Amanda: We'd probably go to Seven Peaks.

Ryan: That's really what you'd do. You would go to Seven Peaks?

Amanda: We'd probably go to Seven Peaks then Lagoon right after. I think we could fit both in one day. We'd eat at the the Melting Pot for lunch and Teppanyaki for dinner. After Dinner at Teppanyaki I would kiss Tyler goodbye and we would depart. I would leave Tyler at Teppanyaki to eat the waiters.

Ryan: The biggest mistake you can make is kissing a zombie goodbye. Tyler would eat your face off because he would have changed by then.

I am pretty sure Ryan thinks there is going to be a zombie apocalypse. He is just preparing us for the worst.

On a side note, I have GOT TO GET A NEW CAMERA. My iPhone takes a better picture. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am leaning towards a Canon this time. I am not impressed with Nikon.

Candy, Candy, Candy + Running

Sometimes I wonder, if I were desparate enough for sugar and there was no candy in the house, would I eat a spoonful of sugar? I love candy so much. Too much. I think about it daily. I always go to the same gas station everytime we need gas.. Why you ask? It's not because of the smokin deal on gas. It's because of the rockin candy selection. Mini Big hunks, sugar daddies, Chick-o- sticks, laffy taffys and charleston chews. mmmmmmmmm..... All on my top 10 favorite candy.

Why do I love candy so much? I try to tell myself every morning, "you can't have any candy today, you have to be good." Does it ever work? No. I need some serious help. I am an addict.

I need to be healthier. I have started running, but not as much as I would like to. There is just something about running that I love. I love having my music blaring in my ears and how good you feel after running. Plus it makes it so easy to lose weight! Don't get me wrong. I'm not an amazing runner. I hope to run a marathon sometime in my life though! My brother Fred ran the 2010 St George Marathon. You can read about his awesome experience here. It's pretty funny! I was so impressed that he ran the whole thing because he didn't really have a long time to train and he wasn't actively running long before the marathon. Last week when I was at my parents running on their treadmill my arches and ankles started hurting really bad. I had to stop running. My arches and ankles hurt every time I run. It doesn't matter what shoes I wear. Once this Drug rep told me that he runs barefoot because it is more natural for your feet to fall. Apparently by running on the balls of your feet or the middle of the feet it avoids more forceful impacts. He runs marathons barefoot. Now I'm not that hardcore, but I did run in my socks on the treadmill. I was able to run a lot farther! It did hurt my middle toes, almost to a blister stage, but it didn't hurt my arches or my ankles! I think I want to get some of those finger finger shoes. They are suppose to be similar to running barefoot. Has anyone tried them? I know they look kind of funky, but if I can run without my arches and ankles hurting, that would be great. I was suppose to run in a 5k tomorrow but we're moving. Maybe next time.

And so it is...

I have become a huge believer that everything happens for a reason. This is a lot harder to believe when the challenges in life come. But I have come to truly believe if you pay your tithing and attend your church meetings, you have nothing to worry about. You put your life in the Lord's hands and live day by day. Everything will work out. This doesn't mean that you won't have trials or challenges in your life, because you will. Ever since I realized this, my life has really fell into place, I have gone in a good direction.

It all started with a decision I made to switch into a different department at work. This was a big decision because I had worked nearly four years in my previous department. It was where I was comfortable. Sometimes I will have a bad day and feel negative... But then I remember that I moved for a reason. Because that was suppose to happen in my life. It was what was the best thing for me. Since moving, I have made really good friends with my new co-workers! There is a girl in my department named Hillary I have came to be really good friends with. She really doesn't know how cool she is. I know it sounds creepy, or weird, but we were instantly friends. We have so much in common. Our personalities are very similar. We laugh a lot together at work, but then we bounce serious ideas off each other too. She's the bomb.com. I saw this job as a blessing in disguise. Since Tyler was going to Snow College, it was kind of hard for me to Commute. Especially in the winter on icy roads. I would get so scared, plus I did slide off the road once and also had several more close calls. I looked around for jobs a little bit so I didn't have to commute, but nothing ever worked out. It was really frustrating at the time, but now I completely understand why it didn't work out. Tyler was also able to get a job in Provo a month ago, so we are able to commute together. We are now moving back to Utah County with great jobs! Probably this weekend!

When Tyler and I were recently apartment shopping since we wanted to move back to Utah County, we went to probably 10-12 different places plus we called on a lot too! There was always a reason that it didn't work for us. We decided to be patient and just see what happens. Tyler's Grandma called him and asked him if we would like to live in their house while they were living in Montana. All though it was frustrating going into apartment after apartment, it happened for a reason.

I have been so much happier in my life since I have learned patience. I can't say that I am the most patient person in the world, because I'm not. I struggle with patience. Everything always works out in the end. Yes, it's frustrating and discouraging at times, but it will get better. Sometimes you'll get something better than expected to begin with. It is just so easy to be negative. Sometimes I have to give myself pep talks and tell myself things really aren't as bad as they seem. Things really could be a lot worse. I am actually extremely blessed. Things in my life are really good! I really couldn't ask for a better husband, family or friends.

I know this is kind of cheesy, but I ran across this on someone else's blog and really liked it.

Everything Happens for a reason

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become.

You never know who these people may be, your neighbor, your coworker, a long lost friend, or a complete stranger. When you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment they will affect your life in some profound way.

Sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck.

Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved,straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you become.
Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen.
Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you.

You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

Most importantly if you Love someone tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.
Learn a lesson in life each day that you live. That's the story of Life.

I can't really even describe how sad I am that Steve Carrell left the Office. I do understand why he left. He needs to keep his reputation. Let's face it, the Office is on Season 7. 7! It's about time for them to bring it to and end. They should have just stopped it after Steve Carrell announced he was leaving. I can't even believe NBC is trying to keep it going.

I cannot even bring myself to watch the Office now that Steve Carrell has left. I couldn't have thought of a worst person to bring onto the show, then Will Ferrell. Will Ferrell is the second most annoying actor, right next to the guy who plays Borat. He plays the same character in nearly every movie, a pervert, with the exception of Elf. He's not even funny, he's just crude. Don't get me wrong, I watch crude things. But he's not funny so I can't excuse his crudeness. He totally ruined it for me. I did hear he may just be temporary. Maybe he's just guest starring. Maybe Dwight will be the next Michael Scott? I guess I have to give it some time, then I will finish up the episodes.

On another note, May I say how funny Parks and Recreation is? P&R is directed by the same people as the Office. It's definitely in my top 3 favorite TV shows. I can't really decide which in my favorite between Parks & Rec, Dexter, and Breaking Bad. I really can't think of anyone that doesn't play their part to perfection. I suppose they could technically replace Ann (Rashida Jones). Her character is pretty universal and could be played by anyone. But Amy Poehler is the perfect star role. I can't even believe that she is married to Will Arnett from Arrested Development. They have to be the funniest couple in the history of.... Funny couples??? I always try to make people watch Parks and Rec because it's so funny! I love to laugh. If anyone has some amazingly funny TV shows, please let me know.

So Tyler and I both have been commuting to Utah County for work. We wake up at 5:30am, Monday through Friday. It can get really tiresome. We will be moving to Covered Bridge Canyon in a couple weeks. Covered Bridge Canyon is just off of Highway 6 in a little gated community right before those giant wind mills. We will basically be house sitting Tyler's grandparents house while they live in Montana for a couple of years. It works out for us, we will be able to save for a house while living there. Since we will be living in a house, I was thinking... Drum roll please....

I want to get a dog. I guess I should say I am very specific on the dog I want. I want a yellow lab that will grow to be really big. I want him to have a boxy head. His name will be Dexter. Yes, Dexter from the TV show. I did say I loved that TV show!

When I was younger my neighbors had this dog name Max. He's in the picture below. It's not the best picture, but it's the only one I really have. He was yellow, big with a boxy head. He was a very friendly, hyper dog. Yes, he had a very loud, powerful bark... Some people hated it, but I loved it. When my neighbors moved to the other side of town Max would always find his way back to our house. He was basically our dog because he was there all the time! In a sense, he was like a doorbell. He would bark whenever someone came over. Well, he was poisoned which broke my heart. I loved that dog. He was a really good looking dog too.