Finals

This week is finals and I'm going crazy.

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Anatomy.....A+

Blogging......... F-

Festival of Colors

Last week I had the chance to experience (for the first time) the "in" thing to do as a Student here in Provo, Utah--Attend the Festival of Colors.

If you don't know what this is, here is an article explaining a bit of what it's about.

Thousands chanting, flowing robes, and an ornate Hare Krishna temple. You might think you were in India or another country from the Far East. Utah Valley probably wouldn’t be the first place to come to mind.

But every year, the Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Spanish Fork celebrates the beginning of Spring with the Festival of Colors, or Holi, as it’s called by the Krishna devout.

The festival is open to everybody, and practicing Krishnas find themselves a small minority in the crowd. On Saturday thousands from the surrounding area, including BYU and UVU students, gathered to celebrate.

The big draw at Holi isn’t the bonfire or the band, but the multi-colored powders thrown over everyone at the festival. After the recitation of a traditional Krishna story, the effigy of a mythical witch is lit on fire, and an explosion of colors engulfs the crowd.

People attending Holi buy bags of the powder in pink, yellow, orange, blue, green, and almost any other color imaginable. When the time is right, nobody is safe from the colors getting in clothes, hair, and faces.

Here are some of my pictures me and my friends took.

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Serenade

Here is a video of Jason singing to me. It makes me smile.

Jason is going to KILL me for putting this up because he always gets so embarrassed by this.

So, Jason. I'm sorry... (as he is currently staring at me with a bitter glare)

But I just wanted everyone to see how SWEET he is!!!

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The Interview

HI!!! This is Jason, Candy was telling me that people had questions for me and I have never been much of a "blogger" but I would be happy to answer your questions:


#1)

Question:

Do his feet get sweaty in day to day activities? Are his socks damp by the end of the day?

Submitted by: Savannah Gardiner

Answer:

Ummm, well although I have never really measured the dampness of my socks, at the end of the day I am gonna say no on that one!

#2)

Question:

What do you like MOST about Candy?

Submitted by: Sierra

Answer:

Now, if it was, "What do you like about Candy?" That's easy. But, "What do I like MOST?" .... I would have to say that smile on her face right before she jumps into my arms!

My comments:

We have a long distance relationship and we take turns driving up to either Rexburg or Provo so when I see him for the "first time" there's always a huge smile on my face and I always run and JUMP into his arms.

#3)

Question:

What is Jason's favorite Disney movie?

Submitted by: Natalie Bennion

Answer:

Aladdin - hands down. Because it always gave me hope to know that a "street rat" like myself, could fall in love with a Princess and still have things work out in the end! Oh, and Jasmine is gorgeous.

#4)

Question:

How many children would he like to have?

Submitted by: Kirsten Kraeson

Answer:

As many as my wife is willing to let me have and as many as I can afford.

#5)

Question:

On a scale of 1 to 10, (1 being not at all, and 10 being extremely) how awkward did he feel when I hugged him after knowing him for 2 seconds? Tell him to think carefully. It's a tough one.

Submitted by: Cassie

Answer:

Two. It really wasn't that awkward at all! I hug people I have only known for a little bit too, so it's not a big deal to me!

#6)

Question:

What is his favorite sexual position?

Submitted by: Anonymous

Answer:

With my wife...!

Here are some more questions he has yet to answer, comment to add more to the list!

Question:

Is Candy a good kisser?

How does he treat his mother?

Submitted by: Rachel Hazen

Here is Mandy interviewing me about Jason:





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Questions

I have been getting a lot of questions about this "new guy" in my life and I thought I would write a blog on "INRODUCING" Jason to everyone.

I thought I would let you, my bloggers pick some of the questions that I should ask him, (I am going to interview him) and he will have to answer the questions you left as a comment on this post for him to answer... and he will have to be brutally honest. I know you guys will not let me down!

I'm excited to hear what you will come up with!!!

Let the interview questions begin!!!!


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Miniature Breakdancers

Jason came with me to work one day and we put this together.

Their friends were also over for the night so we had a couple of extra kids and had a blast!!!

This video makes me smile big.


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Meet Chet

I realize I have a pretty diverse audience of followers that read my blog. As many as you know, I'm Mormon, or LDS. Recently, us Mormons haven't been getting a very good reputation in the press (especially in California) due to the Church's support and donation towards the passing of Proposition 8. (Defining marriage solely between a man and a woman.)


Every year MTV puts in a new cast of strangers picked to live in the same house and film a reality series about them and how they get along. MTV recently cast a Mormon for this season of the "Real World."

Meet Chet.

Don't let his look fool you: Chet is not your typical punk rock party boy. Despite his tight jeans and affinity for neon clothing, this 23-year-old University of Utah frat boy is one of 10 children in a strict Mormon family. Recently single, Chet's flamboyant style and energetic personality always makes him the life of the party. Still, that doesn't mean he'll compromise his firm beliefs: no alcohol and no premarital sex. Chet won't chug beer with his fraternity brothers, but he'll take care of them when they get drunk, and sometimes that means playing a prank or two. A die-hard Republican, he is not one to shy away from voicing his opinions and standing up for what he believes in.

I watched one of the episodes with my best friend and her husband and he seems like a good guy. He's metro sexual and dresses nice and was questioned the first episode if he was gay. (To which he shot down all inquiries.) But I'm excited to watch him this season.

Let me know what you think.


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What will YOU be doing?

WOOT WOOT.




Me and my family are flying to Maui, Hawaii tomorrow! YAY!



My family last time we went to Hawaii in 2005. We went to Kauii


What will you be doing 24 hours from now??



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A good thing for Provo

My Uncle is running for Mayor of Provo!!!

I'm so excited! I copied this post from my cousin, Kirsten's blog to let you all know a little bit more about this amazing man. The other day 700 letters were sent out announcing he will be running for mayor. In the letters he says:

"I have decided to run for Mayor of Provo in 2009. I am running for Mayor to help ensure a strong and vibrant future for Provo and because I agree with Edmund Burke who said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

Provo is facing a crossroads and, as with all similar opportunities, the question is: Will we rise to meet the challenges? My campaign will present a positive vision to Provo voters. I worry about the lack of civility in our system. I will champion solving issues we face through openness and inclusiveness. My administration will take the best ideas no matter where they come from. Passion and hard work, not politics, is how I approach issues. I will stand for safety in the community, build unity at all levels, and bring in businesses that will help our city by providing good-paying jobs and provide the economic base we need for the essential services of our City."

Along with my cousin Kirsten, I remember helping out with his campaign years ago. That was so fun to see our whole family pull together and help support him. It taught me a lot about politics at the age of 14.

My Uncle is a really great guy and I know he comes from a great family, as well as the one he has helped raise. I hope he knows I support him anyway possible and I encourage everyone to get to know their local Politicians running.

You can read more about it here and here and here.

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Grumpy me.

#1 reason why I want to live in space.

Gravity.

That way... when you have a cold in space you don't have to worry about waking up in the middle of the night to turn over so the other nostril can share in on some of the joy of breathing.



This is what I have concluded.......

Earth = Gravity

Gravity + stuffed noses + sleep = uneven uncomfortable nostrils

Uneven uncomfortable nostrils = grumpy me

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