I'm finally done! :)

I am officially done with my Senior Recital! :) I couldn't sleep last night because I had nightmares about what I needed to go back and fix haha. Probably not a good sign! I still feel like I need to be at a piano every hour of every day, and I feel so guilty that I haven't touched the piano ONCE since then. Yeah.. I know... lame isn't it?? :) However I have enjoyed just... sitting (on a couch that is... not a piano bench). I swear I slept, ate, and drank on that piano bench for a good 3+ hours everyday and I was wondering why the heck my back killed haha. Anywho, I have pictures and videos from my recital so i will keep you posted! Thank you to all who attended! :)

Step Up 2....

Anxiety...this shouldn't even be allowed...

SO I have four days and counting until my recital... AHHH! Am I allowed to freak out??!? How does everyone always seem so calm before their own recitals? It is really a bittersweet feeling... I really would like to just be done, but at the same time... I'm excited. Be excited for me... please. I need someone to be! :) Anywho, just know that all of you loves are invited. :)

For All Of You Church Lovers Out There...

I have never met anyone who hates attending church more than my sweet little cousin Jackson haha. I found this very entertaining...

His Daddy: "Jackson, do you like school or church better?"

Jackson: "School."

His Daddy: "Do you like school or... spankings?"

Jackson: "School."

His Daddy: "Ok then do you like church or spankings?"

Jackson: "Spankings."

I couldn't stop laughing. :) I don't know of one other child who would rather have spankings than attend a church meeting. Love him to death!

Chuck Norris: In honor of my little brother...

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.

Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.

Chuck Norris does not hunt because the word hunting infers the probability of failure. Chuck Norris goes killing.

If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can't see Chuck Norris you may be only seconds away from death.

When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris has already been to Mars; that's why there are no signs of life there.

They once made a Chuck Norris toilet paper, but it wouldn't take crap from anybody.

Chuck Norris is 1/8th Cherokee. This has nothing to do with ancestry, the man ate a freaking Indian.

In fine print on the last page of the Guinness Book of World Records it notes that all world records are held by Chuck Norris, and those listed in the book are simply the closest anyone else has ever gotten.

The chief export of Chuck Norris is pain.

The Great Wall of China was originally created to keep Chuck Norris out. It failed misserably.

Chuck Norris made Ellen Degeneres straight.

Chuck Norris knows where Carmen Sandiego is.

If you have five dollars and Chuck Norris has five dollars, Chuck Norris has more money than you.

When Chuck Norris had surgery, the anesthesia was applied to the doctors.

If Chuck Norris is late, time better slow down

Chuck Norris sleeps with a night light. Not because Chuck Norris is afraid of the dark, but the dark is afraid of Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris ordered a Big Mac at Burger King, and got one.

A Handicap parking sign does not signify that this spot is for handicapped people. It is actually in fact a warning, that the spot belongs to Chuck Norris and that you will be handicapped if you park there.

Chuck Norris frequently donates blood to the Red Cross. Just never his own.

There is no such thing as tornados. Chuck Norris just hates trailer parks.

Chuck Norris does not procreate, he breeds

Although it is not common knowledge, there are actually three sides to the Force: the light side, the dark side, and Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris drinks napalm to quell his heartburn.

Chuck Norris doesn’t believe in Germany.

If you want a list of Chuck Norris’ enemies, just check the extinct species list.

Chuck Norris has never blinked in his entire life. Never.

Chuck Norris doesn’t need to swallow when eating food.

If Superman and The Flash were to race to the edge of space you know who would win? Chuck Norris.

Ironically, Chuck Norris’ hidden talent is invisibility.

Chuck Norris invented water.

Chuck Norris is Luke Skywalker’s real father.

Chuck Norris does not use spell check. If he happens to misspell a word, Oxford will simply change the actual spelling of it.

Chuck Norris doesnt have AIDS but he gives it to people anyway

There are no disabled people. Only people who have met Chuck Norris.

Jessica Marie Maynard

Welcoming my precious cousin into the world! Jessica Marie Maynard was born on February 8, 2008. She is such a dolly and I have turned into a literal baby hog. :)

Showcase Pianos

I found these pianos at www.seiler-pianos.de... Check them out! :)

General Conference April 2008

I had the opportunity of attending General Conference this morning and was so happy that I did. The spirit that is present there is truly something one can never forget. I was so used to seeing President Hinckley walk in waving his cane that it caught me off guard as I watched our beloved prophet President Thomas S. Monson walk in waving his hand. :) I have no doubt that this man was called of God, and that he is now our new prophet.

The session was amazing, and it got even better as Ann and I left the conference center. Outside of the conference center was a man holding a sign up that said, "FREE HUGS". He had a black suit on, a gray scarf, and a top hat- I thought he may have been Jewish at first, but regardless of his religion, I thought it was so neat to see someone outside of the conference center holding a sign up that stood for nothing short of love. I watched many random people run up and hug this man, laughing and smiling, only a few steps away from protestors on the corner. There are such wonderful people out there and this man was certainly one of them. Whoever you are, thank you for your example!!!! :)

Ann and I proceeded to walk towards our car where our Dad was waiting to pick us up, and a nice man had asked us for a ride to the airport. While driving him to the airport, my family was blessed in realizing the strong testimony that this man had. A black man from Nigeria, he traveled his way into Salt Lake City for the Sunday morning session of conference. "It is every Nigerian's dream to see the conference center and the Salt Lake Temple," he said. "I have a family of four boys and a wife, who unfortunately could not make it, but we are working as hard as we to get them here in October." In Africa, there are 38,000 members of the church, and in Nigeria where he lives, there is a newly built temple there. Listening to this man talk about his love for the church, and about his dreams of attending conference, made me realize how often I take Salt Lake City for granted. I think I pass by the conference center and temple at LEAST once or twice a week, and to think that people will fly millions of miles to even SEE the temple or conference center astounds me. Wow... it seems I lack that great of faith. May we all remain grateful to our Heavenly Father for the numerous blessings we possess.

Exercise!

I know all of you out there know how obsessive I am when it comes to working out. In fact, a few of you have asked me for tips on what to do for losing weight, toning up, or mainly... just maintaining your health!!! I normally have numerous health problems, but for those of you who seriously need a lifestyle change... try Sunrider products. You will not only feel healthier, but I can guarantee you, you WILL lose weight if you are looking to do so. If you AREN'T wanting to lose the weight, the products can be perfect for maintaining your current weight, while increasing energy and physical stamina. WOW. I was a little skeptical myself, but I went from getting horrible migraines every single day to having one MAYBE once or twice a month. Yes... I'm addicted! Check out www.sunrider.com and call me if you have any questions.

For those of you who are looking to tone up.... I would recommend jump roping, running, some form of weight training, and pilates or yoga. I know, I know... you are thinking, "Jump roping?? I did that in like kindergarten." Really... it is a hidden treasure. You lose more calories in 15 minutes of jump roping then you do in 30 minutes of jogging. It might be a nice alternative for those of you with hectic schedules, who don't have time for 30-40 minutes of cardio a day. Summer is coming quickly! It is a nice time to get out, work up a sweat, and start on that tan. :)

Senior Recital

Well it has been quite a long time since I have last written! I have been doing some major practicing for my senior recital. For those of you who don't understand, I am a piano performance major so before I graduate, I have to give a full hour solo recital- all memorized, all me. Scary huh? Yeah... VERY haha, but it will be such a good experience! :) You are all welcome to come. It will be this month, April 26th at 12:00 PM in Dumke Recital Hall at the University of Utah. Like I said, it only lasts an hour, so if you have an hour to spare... I would love to see you!