Boys vs. Girls

There are a few universal truths in this life.
One of them being that dating is pretty miserable.
Now, I'm not claiming to be a pro, by any means.
I have very minimal experience, and if I'm being completely honest, it terrifies me.

Each gender spends so much time complaining about the gender they may be pursuing, but NONE OF US have it right.
Girls are crazy, guys are stupid.
That's all there is to it.

Here's the thing about us women.
We overthink, overreact and over analyze.
After any interaction with a guy we're interested in - be it in person, on the phone, over text or Facebook chat - we will sit there (probably call our best friend) and go over every. excruciating. detail. trying to decide

but what does this MEAN??

It's just how we work. 

I can't tell you why we do it.
I wish I could explain to you why our brains/hearts work this way.

I can tell you that it makes us frustrated.

I can tell you it makes us crazy. 

We hate that we do it.

But not so fast, because it's not like you people aren't at fault too.

While women think way too much, men don't think enough about it. 

They don't realize how much every little thing means. 

Everything you say, everything you do, and the ways in which you do or say it, mean something to us. 

It's just the way it is. 

And for the love, if you're interested at all, just ask a girl on a date. 

A date is not a commitment to marriage. 

A date doesn't necessarily have to develop into anything. 

They are simply opportunities to have fun. Get to know people. Enjoy each other. 

Girls. 

Don't lead these poor suckers on. 

If you're not interested, don't act it. 

Find the balance between friendly and flirty.

Boys, if we are making a consistent effort - finding excuses to talk to you, invite you to do things, touch you or play with our hair when we're around you?
Odds are we're interested.
Do something about it. 

My biggest thing is that I don't want to be THAT girl.

That girl who throws herself at every guy. 

That girl who will do anything with any guy who shows up.

I'm picky and I plan to stay that way. 

Looking and acting ridiculous isn't worth it to me. 

The way I see it, the guy I'm going to end up with will show up no matter what. 

You have to try, but it doesn't have to be difficult. 

Ok, vent over. 

I'm curious to hear your thoughts though!

Wednesday Wisdom

So usually my Wednesday Wisdom posts are some sort of quote or scripture or lyrics, etc.
However, today I decided to share my new favorite thing with you.
That sort of wisdom.

You ready...

COCONUT OIL

Girls, this stuff is brilliant. 

I haven't gotten super brave with it yet, but supposedly there are SO many things you can do with it. 

THIS is a super intensive list of all sort of things it can be used for. 

Seriously, she thought of everything. 

So far, I've only used it as a super deep conditioner and lotion. 

It makes your skin super soft. 

It makes scars fade. 

Seriously though, after just two or three uses on some scars, they were a lot lighter.

Here's my conditioning treatment.

• Brush your hair through really well, making it soft and not tangly
• Scoop up a big glob of the oil and start rubbing it through your hair
  (in the bottle it looks like it won't really go anywhere, but the second it touches your skin, it starts to melt and becomes easier to work with.)
• Rub it through, soaking your hair thoroughly
• Tie your hair up in a tight bun
  (all the websites say put a shower cap or something on it as well. I haven't tried that, but I imagine it would be a good idea.)
•  Leave it! Take a bath, read a book, watch the latest episode of whatever it is you watch, and leave the oil sitting in your hair for 45 minutes or so
• Hop in the shower and wash it out, shampooing and conditioning like your normally would

And voila!

I've been doing this two or three times a week for a couple of weeks now and have already noticed a difference. 

My hair is softer, tamer, healthier and more manageable.
Plus, it smells incredible.
Nothing smells better than coconut in my mind.

You can get it pretty much anywhere. I got mine for $10 in the vitamin, etc. aisle at Walmart, but then I was at Smith's the other day and saw a bottle that was bigger and just $7 in the baking aisle.

Seriously. Give it a shot and let me know how it works for you!

Just What I Need

Tonight as I was finishing things up and getting ready to go to sleep, I accidentally clicked on a link on my bookmarks bar.
It wasn't so much an accident.



I love this talk.

It doesn't matter what people think.
I am me, and there are people that love me for it.
Most importantly, my Heavenly Father.

I matter to Him.

While there are times that are not so great,
as I deal with all the things that come with being a grown-up
and the things that aren't so fun,
I remember that isn't what matters.
Other people's opinions don't have to make me miserable, because there's only one opinion that's really important.

I am happy.
I am me.

"God sees you not only as a mortal being on a small planet 

who lives for a brief season—He sees you as His child. 

He sees you as the being you are capable and designed to become. 

He wants you to know that you matter to Him."

When it Rains...

You guys, being a grownup is not my favorite thing.

Because when everything goes wrong at once -
When you're stressed and tired and hungry and cold -
When the bills keep coming in but the money does not -
When you have too much to do and not enough time to do it in -

Turns out you can't just break down and cry like you may want to.
It's not even so much of the fact that you're a grownup so that's not how you're supposed to behave,
Just that you don't even have the time or the energy to do so.

This has happened before though.
You feel like everything is crashing down around you.
Then a few days later, it will be like nothing was ever wrong.
Right?

Here's hoping.

Wednesday Wisdom

Guys, I've failed miserably at this Wednesday Wisdom thing lately.
So here's to getting back on track.

I still can't get over how much I love Les Mis, guys. 

I've only seen it twice so far! (are you as proud as I am??)

Anyway. 

The whole show is full of incredible words and thoughts. 

If you haven't seen it yet, do it. 

That is all. 

Ordinary Miracles

"Spectrum magic will forever have a new meaning." (source)

(photos all from various news/Facebook pages - not mine)

You guys, this boy is incredible. 

A mere four days ago (well five now. I started this Saturday night), Danny's heart stopped. He stopped breathing and in all manner of speaking, died for a few seconds. 

By the quick thinking and incredible talent of our training staff, the team manager and the doctors at both Logan Regional Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center, he is alive and well. 

Four days ago, this boy was lying in a bed in the ICU. 

Tonight, he was at a basketball game. 

It will take time, but he will play again. 

He was told that of anyone involved with the team, he is the least likely to have heart problems again.

Four. Days. You guys. 

The moment Danny walked through the tunnel at the Spectrum was a moment I will never forget. 

As he stood on the floor, the entire stadium stood in applause. 

While we clapped, I cried. 

As I write, I cry. 

This week was a very long one for all of us involved. 

It was exhausting and completely draining, both physically and emotionally. 

It was a week that absolutely changed my life. 

As our entire community, plus others, came together in support of this kid. 

Prayers were said, letters were sent, friends were there. 

I've never seen or been a part of something so incredible. 

There's no doubt about it, this recovery was a miracle. 

Prayers were answered. 

It's real. 

These are never things I doubted, but to have it all confirmed through a situation like this is incredible. 

Four. Days. 

To have that kind of turnaround still completely blows my mind.

And completely builds my faith and testimony. 

ps, if you haven't read THIS article, drop everything and do it right now. 

#PrayForDanny

This morning I promised myself a few things.
I was going to leave work right at 5.
I was going to go to two gym classes.
I was going to make and eat a good dinner.

Instead, I left work at 7:15.
I'm sitting here going to town on a pint of Ben & Jerry's.
And I'm a crying, unproductive mess.

Sometimes your day doesn't go as planned.

DESERET NEWS
(link from Kraig)

SAGEBRUSH SPOT
(link from Matt)

I'm grateful that I am a part of a community that comes together in times of trial.
I'm grateful for my testimony of prayer.
I'm grateful for trained professionals who are able to jump into action when needed.
I'm grateful for the cooperation of BYU (and you won't hear me say that often) and their willingness to postpone tomorrow's game.
I'm grateful everyone is realizing this is more than basketball.
I'm grateful to be one in a large Aggie family.

Tonight, Danny is stable, but there's still a lot of unknowns.
I don't do this often, but I ask you to keep Danny in your prayers.
Pray for a quick recovery.
For the doctors working with him.
For his family.
For our team and coaches.

We love you Danny, we're here for you.

#PrayersForDanny