FIRST DATE.

I could post this picture alone, because it pretty much says all. I LOVE this picture. Next to me is my awesome date, Taylor, and then Megs and Parker. Taylor is adorbs, and he was the greatest first date. I had so much fun. So here are the highlights of our scavenger hunt. It would be a million pictures to post (hyperbole) so I just made a few into collages.

As you can see here, Megs had to purpose to Parker. You would not believe how many people stopped and laughed and pointed. I think they thought it was real.... but Parker was mouthing no to her the whole time.Then I got to dance with Taylor in the middle of the street. We obviously don't know what we're doing.

(dancing on a bench, laying on stairs, running through the fountains, carrying a stranger, eating without hands, crawling across the street)

(girl trying on boy clothes, being Elf, boy trying on high heels, again dancing on a bench)

(Megs shaking hands with exactly 12 very nice people)

(smelling perfume, climbing a tree, kissing a poster, having a mustache drawn on your face by a stranger, fight with cooking utensils, me doing a handstand in Forever 21, Hollister, and Parker on a bike)

I think I love dating.

needless to say....

I wasn't super happy when I woke up that morning. Some friends and I went to Park City for a sleepover for Abby's birthday. It was good, and this is how she woke us up. Beware, below there is probably the UGLIEST picture of me ever. Obviously I can laugh at it or it wouldn't be here. You can laugh too.

Yep, that is it...hahaha. I love it! My hair, sleep lines on my face, and my mouth... ah. It rocks.

i love those friends that will do anything with you. ha.

It is about time I posted something.

I pulled out my camera today and found these picutres. I laughed so hard!

Ha. That is Scott. Enough said?

To explain our appearances, we had to put makeup on each other with our feet for an assembly. We practiced for hours, until our eyelids were swollen and red. And after all that... we lost. They gave us this light green eyeshadow (which doesn't show up on anyone) and the guys that one were the guys with makeup all over their face. At least we can say we have the skill.

It was fun times.

Tis the season!...To be doorbell ditching the Jolley's.

High school is really fun. It's really different.

I think I have a semi-hard time finding the balance.

(BTW. I JUST FELT A MINI EARHTQUAKE)

But really. I feel like I haven't seen my friends in forever, due to ward parties and concerts and shows and other stuffs. And sometimes I think its hard to keep up every relationship while you are always meeting new people and getting closer to new people you've just met. I don't know if I'm the only one who feels that way, but I don't know that I'm super good at finding the balance.

Its a continual process. And I love my friends. And I love my new friends.

I mean, what would I do without the nerd herd, or the people that "give me gas", or the sisterhood, or the juniors?? I just love my friends.

SOOOOOO. My fav cousin comes home on Thursday, and I am wearing a large christmas sweater tomorrow. This week only can get better.

believe it.

[Jacob Ray... laugh.]

[Drake]

[Alec, Leina, Talmage, Kaybs]

It's true. We spent a long time playing with gel....

We even tried putting my hair into a huge mohawk, but I ended up spending the rest of the night washing my hair at Meg's. It was classy.

This old dark machine

Do you kind of miss this weather at all.... just a little? Maybe its just the gorgeous fall leaves I miss. This was the hike with Lexi and Andrew that took place a long time ago. I only got 3 pictures out of this occasion due to the fact Andrew let me use his ~real cool~ cramera. A real one. A cool one. Oh such fun times.

2. In A Sweater Poorly Knit

By Me Without You. This band is actually Christian, and this song is about Moses!
I love Moses. This is hilariously embarrassing, but I found this song in Swenson's classroom. He plays the greatest music, like The Decemberists, and this was one of the great finds from his classroom. He is a great teacher! Hehe.

Where is my nerd herd? I'm having a really hard time without my nerd herd. Going a day, let alone a week, without really talking to your nerd herd is really hard. Nerd herd.

never remember my name

Saturday. This is what we did.

We rock climbed! This is probably my favorite sport ever. (It's a sport, right?) I love the blue shoes, being able to tie the knots and keep people from falling, and being outside! Ah. I just love it so much.

We need to bring all the ladies up here sometime. Too bad there was baptisms and temple trips that day.... I guess SOME people have to be righteous. :)

The best was leaning back and hanging by the rope. I can testify it is the weirdest feeling.

Ha. Nena's feet were dyed red from the new shoes. I thought they were bleeding.

Spencer and Richie.

I can't wait to go again, it is so addicting. I came home as happy as a smiley face. Like, the big yellow ones. I think that's what I looked like.

love my friends!

I seriously do. They are all so amazing and amazing and amazing. (Yes. 3 times.)

I also love doing things. Going out and doing things. Like we did last Friday, we went to the waterfall! Hiked in and partied and played on the rocks :)
This picture makes me smile. We missed the girls that weren't here.

dying is fine - ra ra riot

Things always work out funny.

I personally thinks its funny when you meet this guy on the first day of school that you think is crazy. You think you might just be acquaintances cause he is just.....weird. But now look at who my best friend is. That's right, you guessed it.

I love how I can look forward to going to school now to see people that I just met two weeks ago. It's not like we've hungout or I've gotten any numbers, but having buddies is fun! I also met a black guy yesterday. So cooooooool.

Also, having friends that can drive is sweet.

Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRST!

Also, I can't wait to go rock climbing on Saturday with a cool c-ville cousin.

Also, I could really go for a won ton right now.

LOVE LOVE LOVE

being at school with these ladies.

unforgettable.

Ellen's First Day as an ADULT.

This is Ellen. She is an adult.
We had a fun party to celebrate her being one.
It's so exciting! We just missed Erin.

We ended the party with the best 3-minute dance party in my teenage life! Well, it made the top 5. We danced to the song above... its fun to dance to, so I encourage you to do so.

Happy Birthday Ellen!

I meant it when I said thanks for the support for Tetris :)

You're the greatest.

I watched a great movie today. The Others.

Nicole Kidman is amazing. She is definitely one of my favorites. I watched this with Kirsten, who had seen it before, but it still was scary! The end... ah... it's awesome.

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• I ran a red light today. Isn't that awful?
• Best sleepover ev last night. ("you should!")
• Met a punk that just moved in.
• I miss Erin so much it hurts.
• 3 shooting stars last night.
• Now I'm just thinking of random things to fill space, so I'll stop here :)