SNL

Let's get one thing straight; I LOVE Saturday Night Live and I LOVE Jimmy Fallon. I live one short 2 hour bus ride away from the greatest city, New York. If I didn't try my hardest to see that show I would be stupid. STUPID.

I talked one of my friends, Lani, into pulling an all-nighter and coming with me to stand in line for a chance to see Jimmy host SNL.

We took the Bolt bus and arrived at NBC studios at about 2 am. Giddy and slightly tired we asked the NBC worker where we needed to stand in line for this opportunity of a lifetime. He gave us directions and we were off....

The line was long, but not too long. We were a little shocked at the length of the line but it was our first time so we figured it'd get longer as the night rolled on. The line did get longer, but not too long, so we thought the odds were in our favor. THOUGHT. At about 4:30 am the line started moving and people started going crazy. Strange. Tickets for SNL don't get handed out until 7 am. Finally we ask a lady what the heck was going on and she started talking about sneakers. I looked at my friend confused and we just kept our spot in line. After 10 minutes I decided to go back to the lady and ask her if this was indeed the line for SNL. I know, we should have done that immediately, like when we got in the line. Again, a mistake I will NOT make when I stand in line again for an opportunity like this. We were in the wrong line. We were in a line for SNEAKERS. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Who stands in line for sneakers?! Have these people not heard of online shopping? Obviously not.

So yes, at 5 am we got in the correct line for Jimmy Fallon. Our chances were looking slim. People have been waiting in line since Thursday night for this. But still willing to give it a shot, we stand in line and wait it out. Tickets get handed out at 7 am and  no matter what everyone gets a ticket, it's just not guaranteed since it's stand by. Exhausted, Lani and I find a movie theater (with lazy boy chairs) and "watch" (or sleep through) The Hobbit.

At 7 pm the line for SNL forms again which is the final line you stand in to see what your fate is. We're pretty far back... BUT I am hopeful! The line moves and we get closer and closer to the front. Then suddenly, twenty people from the front, the line comes to a halt and the terrible, rotten, not very good news is delivered... We didn't make the cut. I didn't cry, but I wanted to. I feel ridiculous admitting that so I'll blame it on the lack of sleep. But thanks to the stupid employee for giving outstanding directions. If it wasn't for you pal I would have TOTALLY made it into that show. Which by the way was an INCREDIBLE show. Probably the best one of the season. But it's okay. There will be other great hosts and I will get in.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This was my first Thanksgiving away from home and not being surrounded by family. It was the BEST Thanksgiving I have ever celebrated. Thank you, Pilgrims, for trekkin' it the US and creating this food infested holiday. And thank you, Jimmy Fallon, for making this Thanksgiving one I will never forget.

Wavin' to my best pal, Jimmy Fallon 

Duck Dynasty

Goo Goo Dolls

Austin Mahone

Central Park

Be warned there is A LOT of screaming, but can you blame me?

Bonding Time

The Spring semester has ended and summer has begun! To kick it off Robby and I planned a trip to Bryce Canyon, Zion, and our last stop St. George to see the grandparents.
Robby and I haven't had much brotherly/sisterly bonding times so this was finally our chance. It was a fun time and I'm glad we had the opportunity to get to know each other better. I have been blessed with some amazing siblings! 

We spent most of our first day in Bryce hiking in the dark and kinda getting lost. We couldn't see where we were going and took the horse trail and hiked more than we should have. So the next day we hiked the rim and enjoyed the beauty that we have been blessed with. After that we headed out to Zion. We got there late and didn't have time to set up our tent and just slept in the car. It's awkward waking up to people staring at you. 

The last time I hiked the narrows I was like five. Seriously. I remember the water being really high and feeling like I was going to float away. We didn't make it far because I was so little but I remember going! It was cool to go back and relive the experience and make it further than when I first hiked it.

DOUBLE RAINBOW FREAK OUT

Chaaaaaaaange

I was Facebook stalking myself the other day (because that's normal, right?) and I saw a note I published consisting of a questionnaire. One of the questions asked what my sign was. I  answered with the truth,Virgo. My sister commented on my note saying that her husband is a Virgo as well, and stated that we aren't risk takers. I was taken back by that comment. I never really thought of myself as a someone who didn't take risks. But lets be honest. I haven't had any "risky" opportunities placed before me. So I haven't really taken a risk until my  friend Liz posted about a job opening on Facebook. That doesn't sound risky, but it is because the job is located in Philadelphia. Liz used to nanny for this family last year and she posted about them needing a new nanny. Without hesitation I responded to  Liz and stated that I was interested. I did this on impulse. I wasn't even thinking. Liz recommended me to the family, within the next week I got an interview over the phone. I got the job. I am happily announcing that I am moving to Philadelphia in August.

Word Vomit

Here are some photos and random happenings that I didn’t blog about but am now remembering about my trip. Sidenote: The trek back home was uneventful. I made it home safely.

I had an incredible time visiting my sister and spending time with her and her sweet little family. Tara and I didn’t grow up together so our sister bonding time was really limited. This whole trip was dedicated to sisterly bonding and I loved every minute of it! I have an AMAZING sister who is the greatest influence and example I could ask for.

Since it was Christmas time we made TONS of cookies. I am talking hundreds of homemade, delicious chocolate chip, sugar, no bake, and jello cookies. We went to town. I have never made so many cookies in my entire existence. And no we didn’t eat all of the cookies, we handed them out to people in Tara’s ward.

Since Tara and Jeremy moved to Australia we haven’t been able to watch the Vampire Diaries together. So we all vowed not watch any of the fourth season until we were all together. The second night I was there we were already caught up on TVD. We are obsessed. We know this and we are okay with this.

Movie of the month (thanks to me) Pitch Perfect. We watched that movie at least five times during my whole entire visit. And I played the soundtrack at least a billion times. Oops. 

Jam Packed Day - My Last Day

The Darling Harbour is where the party is at. As you can see from this picture all three fun attractions (Madame Tussauds, Sydney Wildlife Park, and Darling Harbour Aquarium) are built right next to each other, brilliant! 

Since we hit up the wax museum yesterday we needed to hit up the other two before I exit the country. First stop: The Wildlife Park! Biggest, scariest, meanest crocodile is held captive here. This crocodile was creeping on some neighborhood in Perth and it was eating their animals. The people were afraid that the crocodile was going to pull a dingo and eat their babies; so they petitioned for authorities to capture the croc and contain him in a zoo. And here he is now, living the dream in the Sydney Wildlife Park. They tried to breed this croc with a lady friend but he killed and ATE her. The zoo thought that maybe they didn’t put an aggressive female in there with him so they tried again with a very aggressive female croc. And guess what? He killed and ate her too so now he just lives by his lonesome.

 Up next was the aquarium. Sharks! Manatees! Oh my! That’s all I have to say. Manatees are so ugly. And whenever I see one I can’t help but think of this.

Our last event was the Sydney Eye Tower. Before entering the building there was a guy going to town, playing his didgeridoo. We couldn’t just walk on through and ignore the lovely music coming from that beloved instrument. So we stopped and watched the show and of course Tate and Teagan had to show off their wicked dance moves. My nephews are adorable.

Dat view doe

P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney

If P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way was a real place, this would be the place. But instead of a dentist office it’s just the Taronga Zoo. Well played Disney, well played.  After taking a water taxi around P. Sherm I got to go to the Sydney Opera House! After visiting Australia I have developed an even stronger love for Finding Nemo. I thought that was impossible but apparently not.

The tour around the Opera House was PHENOMENAL. I loved it. If you ever have the opportunity to go, I highly suggest you take that tour. Not only was it cool to walk around and be in a place that is so widely recognized but the tour was very informational and fun. I would share with you what I learned but I’ll let you do the research for yourself. Let’s be honest I would probably butcher the story and make it less cool. 

I almost forgot to mention that we also went to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Wax figures creep me out; probably because of that stupid movie House of Wax. 

Sydney!

Tara convinced me to get this super cool pass that definitely puts the Pass of All Passes to shame. This pass allows you to get into several different attractions. Basically every activity we did in Sydney was because of that pass.  

Almost all of this info is incorrect. It makes me lol.

On the way to Sydney we stopped off at one of the attractions where you get to walk on the treetops. My mind was blown away at how pretty the view was. Congrats Australia for being one the prettiest and coolest places I have ever been too.

Our first day in Sydney was chill we spent it walking around the city and ended with all of us huddled together on the couch watching Finding Nemo.