Shhh-ecrets.

So, awhile ago I my friend, Brittany (she's adorbs..check her blog out by clicking her name), posted on her blog a list of "secrets" about herself that you wouldn't normally know about her.

 I thought it was super cute, so I decided to start thinking of some secrets of my own that people may not know about me. 

I made a list of 53 things. I don't really know why it's 53, but it's whatevs. They're totes random, so 

you'll see how scatter brained I can be.

You might get bored with reading them by like #2, but I mean here they are:

1. I check behind shower curtain every time I go to the bathroom.

2. I eat way too many oreos than I should. So if you happen to be by me when I'm eating them, take away the package after like 1...or 12. It's fine.

3. I love painting my fingernails. But they don't last that long because I pick the polish off..so that leads to painting them again. It's just an ongoing cycle. 

4. I give hugs a lot. I'm a hugger.

5. I sing super loud in the car. And even add in my own dance moves. Mostly when I'm alone.

6. I love giving talks or teaching, but only if the subject is my choice.

7. Rocking a tired baby to sleep is honestly the best. You get to nap with them too. They are just so warm and cuddly.

8. I can't wait to be a wife...

9. I build a barricade of pillows on the side of the bed I don't sleep on. I just feel more protected. 

10. I'm shy when I meet someone new, but once I get warmed up to them, I'm way fun/weird/awkward. 

11. I'm terrified to go on dates with someone I don't know that well. I don't know why. It honestly takes all of me to go. Probs cause I'm scared of boys sometimes..

12. I have OCD with my putting mascara on my eyelashes. They have to be a certain way.

13. So, every time I watched The Hills (it's a tv show), I always pretended like I was Lauren Conrad's friend. Also, when I watch Pretty Little Liars, I pretend to be the group of girls' friend too. After the show I get kind of sad that I have to live in reality and not a mystery show where the girls always dress super cute for school and always have something exciting and adventurous going on. 

14. I still play dress up. But not with costumes. I just like to try different outfits on and be creative. 

15. When I get scared, I laugh. And I get this rush like I could run as fast as Usain Bolt. But seriously.

16. I honestly love running. But I hate being timed for it. I just like to run for myself.

17. I could fall asleep to a thunder-rainstorm every night. 

18. I did the morning announcements for my high school my senior year. "Good morning Yukon! This is Lizzie.."

19. I was in student council ever since the 7th grade. I loved being involved. I planned every pep assembly my senior year.

20. I think growing up is hard. 

21. I've never broken a bone. Ever. (knock on wood)

22. I can touch my elbows behind my back. 

23. I used to eat mayonnaise and cheese sandwiches. Mayonnaise, cheese, and bread. I don't know why. I loved it.

24. I could watch Cupcake Wars all day. 

25. I'm a simple eater. Like just ketchup on my hamburger simple..but I'm becoming more adventurous.

26. I love when my hair is curled. 

27. I've never ridden a ferris wheel. 

28. I once went 5 months without shaving my legs. Yeah.......

29. I love the beach. More than the mountains. I could spend forever living by the beach. No problem. 

30. My favorite animal is probably a meerkat, but I'm starting to dig cheetahs. 

31. I like to play all sports. I just love sports a lot. 

32. I'm competitive. I'm always up for a challenge. Any sport, or in anything really. 

33. I love country music. 

34. I love to dance. But not like core-graphed dancing. Just random and ridiculous dancing. And mostly by myself (otherwise people make fun of me..or join right in) 

35. I love wearing cowboy boots. I also love wearing norts and oversized tees. 

36. I think wedges and heels are actually comfortable. 

37. I like to fish. But I'm scared to hold the fish.

38. I hate spiders.

39. I had red hair up until I was like three, then it turned blonde.

40. I've been told I can do a mean Grinch impression...so if you're lucky you might hear it one day.

41. I love watching college football and NBA basketball games. 

42. I probably laugh at my jokes more than anyone else. Actually, I probs just laugh more than anyone in general. I just love laughing.. A lot.

43. I'm obsessed with sunsets, the moon, contrails, and the stars. I could honestly tell you how pretty they are all day. 

44. I've never really had a pet dog. 

45. I wish I could play the piano super good. I also wish I could speak Spanish or Italian fluently. 

46. I love taking naps. And that's an understatement.

47. My toenails are always painted. 

48. I love doing crafts.

49. I could play soccer at any time. You wanna play a pick up game or just pass around? I'm in.

50. Sometimes I think I care too much about people/things more than they do for me (if that makes sense). But, then I think, isn't that what's life's about..just showing love and care for people. I mean, life's short, why not show people that you really care for them. Make the most out of life. 

51. I'm a huge hopeless romantic. I believe in love. True, passionate, crazy-cute love. 

52. I secretly love surprises. I like being surprised and I like it even better to surprise people.

53. I absolutely love when people play with my hair.

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Oh my goodness, HI!

So, I told you I would keep you updated on my crafts I make...

Well, I made one..tonight!

Woot woot!

I had a coral canvas that I really wanted to glitter up. 

I saw this super cute blue canvas that was gold chevroned on Pinterest and just had to try it...but in coral and a brownish glitter.

I totes took pics step by step to show how I did it..not like it's that hard, but pictures are always a plus.

(sorry about some of the lighting, I swear the colors look super cute in person)

Step 1: Paint a canvas any color you wish.

Step 2: Tape off the chevron pattern however thick you want it. (I used a ruler to make sure the spaces were the same length apart, but by the end, I just started to eye it)

(told you the lighting was off, but I swear it's the same color)

Step 3: Put the glitter on, after painting the area you want glittered, or you could use ModPodge if you wanted. (On some parts, I spread the glitter with my finger..just lightly though so it wouldn't get too thin)

Step 4: Peel off the tape slowly. (Before I peel the tape off, I sprayed the whole canvas with hairspray to give the glitter a little more stay on the canvas...it worked well)

(again, the lighting is weird..it's more coral in person)

buuuut,

it's the finished product!!

I had such a fun time with this craft! It adds the perfect amount of glitter to your walls. 

Y'all should try it, then take a picture of yours and show me your gorgeous pieces of artwork!

Until next time..

xoxo

E

high on summertime

Hi lover doves!

I'm back!

Ain't this just a treat?

Ha.

Well, it's finally summer time. Last summer I spent it in Rexburg going to school. Now I am home and get to enjoy summer with the family!...Oh and do some work too. I am going to be a counselor for a teen camp. The teens do community service around the community, such as going to the food bank and filling in orders and other things like that, and we get to go on field trips on Thursdays! That's about all I know so far. Oh, and I get Fridays off. So I'm pretty excited about that. 

Right when I got home, my boss called me in to have a meeting with her. I was expecting her to tell me about my job starting in June and giving me all the deets about it, but to my surprise she asked me to fill in at an elementary, supervising Pre-K and Kindergarteners..and I was going to start 2 days later. That was shocking. I was expecting to have the month of May to myself. Crafting with my sis, laying out, sleeping in...but nope. Change of plans. Let me just say, I have loved working there with those little kiddies. They are super energetic, but they just love their teacher. I got so many hugs and "I love you's". Never went a day without lovin' those kids. 

I cannot wait to teach. I think I am leaning toward 1st or 2nd grade. I can already see the rewards being a teacher is going to be. I will get to be with my kids every day to watch them grow and encourage them on their way. I think seeing a child progress and really knowing that they are capable of so much than they think is the best feeling ever. Seeing them get excited over the littlest things is so humbling.

Here are a few of my kiddies...

They are a bunch of crazies, but I loved being their teacher.

Now that that job is over, all I wanna do it craft all daaaaaay, and lay out.

I'll totes keep y'all updated on all my crafties I make. 

I am going back to school in August and will be living in a town home with these lovely babes...

I am totes excited.

Y'all can come visit anytime. We have a basement and a living room. Eeee :)

Okay, this is probs boring you and not even important, but last thing I promise..

I went to Thunder alley Monday night, (a huge gathering of those who didn't have tickets to get in to the actual Thunder game, so they just broadcasted it on a huge screen right outside the area. There was about 2,000 people there..outside....short fun fact about me...I absolutely hate large crowds..it scares me and makes me nervous..) anyyyways..I went with my cousin and a few friends and needless to say we had fun..and it was quite the experience. 7 girls, making a chain through a massive crowd of strangers, only to end up sitting on a patch of grass with a not so great view. Oh well, it's all about the experience and atmosphere right? Anyways, we took pics (of course)...

It's been a fun week, and it's only Wednesday.

Anyways, thanks for listening to me rant on about my oh so exciting life. Ha. 

xoxo

E

Long time, no blog.

Hello my lovelies!

It has been too long since I have blogged. I've kept up reading some of y'alls post every once in awhile, I just haven't had the chance to update mine!

Well, I probably could tell you some sweet, interesting stories..I mean I do live in Utah now!

But, it's late and I should probably get to bed.

So, I'll leave you with a quote..(my obsession is still there)..

Don't forget to pray.

xoxo

BYU

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country

"The truth is
That I miss lyin' in those arms of his
But I don't ever let it show
I laugh and I act like
I'm having the time of my life"

Can I just say I LOVE country music?

Also, I don't know why I am posting today. I'll post later about something exciting. Yeah, that sounds like a plan.

So, until then watch this. It's a good song.

CLICK HERE.

It makes me want summer back.

Catch y'all later!

Why not..

"If you never chase your dreams, you'll never catch them."

It's that time again for an update from the life of Lizzie.

Nothing really exciting has happened, so I am sitting here thinking, I have nothing to blog about. I am home from school working at two elementary schools, making up activities for kids to do after school. Though the kids have said some funny things such as: Girl- "I have all the barbie movies.." Me- "Oh, well that's cool." Girl- (gets very serious and looks at me) "I'm not kidding..."; or another example, Me- "Do you love Justin Bieber?" Girl- "No.....do you?" Me- "Well, he is a little young for me..isn't he like 14?" Girl- "No, he is 18 and his birthday is March 1st."

So, other than not listening to me, being obnoxiously loud, and running around like their heads are cut off, they are actually pretty fun.

Recently, (which means from the middle of August), I've been in a "it's time to chase my dream" type of mood. So, I decided I want; need to play college soccer. So, what did I do? I emailed the BYU girls coach. Not just the coach, but the two assistants, and the administrative assistant. I explained why I was emailing them and told them all of my qualifications. Also, it just so happens that they play Oklahoma State University and The University of Oklahoma September 15th and 17th. I told them I would love the privilege of meeting with them to talk about an opportunity to play for them. I didn't receive a reply back for about a week and a half so I decided to call them and had to leave a message. An assistant coach called me back and we talked and set up that I was going to get to talk to them after the OU game on Saturday.

Then, I realized they have no clue who I am. I decided I needed to find a way to give some credibility to them. It just to happens that my high school trainer coaches for OU. So, I gave him a call, asking if he would talk to the coaches with me and say that they should let me be on their team. He agreed. He also sent them an email at the beginning of the week to tell them about me before we all talked, which was a good move. So, after all of this communicating, it's finally going to happen. I get to meet and talk with the BYU coaches this Saturday and see if I get an opportunity to play for the BYU Cougars girls soccer team.

You're probably thinking, "Well, that's exciting! Good luck!" Well, yes it is exciting, but it is also nerve-racking, anxiety attack causing, and making my mind run in numerous circles of various outcomes.

If this situation goes well, and the coaches say, "sure come on out and we'll give you a look", the biggest problem then would be, me actually getting in to BYU. You see, it's a good idea to be a student of a school, in order to play for them.

So that is the other thing I have been quite worried about. Getting in. I am almost done completing my application to BYU, and it has to be the most heart pounding experience. I didn't get in the first time I applied. So, I went to OU for a semester then BYU-Idaho for a year. Now, we will see after three semesters of college experience if I can get into BYU.

So now that you have that story, you might be wondering, "Why does she want to play soccer now and not right after she graduated high school?" I wonder that too sometimes. It probably would have saved me a whole lot of transferring and thinking if I would have decided to play right after my senior year. So, here it goes. Growing up, I was one out of ten members of the church that went to my 2,000 student high school, so you can only imagine how many times I was faced with temptation and people "making fun" of me being a Mormon. For the most part I could handle my peers immaturity, but sometimes it was hard as heck. So, I decided I wanted to go to a church college and be surrounded with people of the same faith and be able to learn in a spiritual environment. In the excitement of this decision, it didn't occur to me to contact the coaches at BYU. I applied to BYU, BYU-Idaho, and OU. When I didn't get into BYU, it was actually real hard to deal with, but BYU-Idaho was also a church school, so I was content with going there. I loved every second at BYU-Idaho. Everything about the school was great. Even though it was the coldest and smallest town I've ever lived in, I knew I was suppose to be there.

After leaving the "everyone is nice, we are all a big family" bubble of Rexburg and came home, I was glad to be with my family. Long story short, my brother came home from his mission and we took a vacation to the beach. Florida. The beach. Where I decided I wanted to play soccer. You might think it sounds cheesy, but there were a few things that caused me to come to this decision to play soccer. The movie Soul Surfer, praying, and quotes (also some self-thinking too). When I watched Soul Surfer, I thought to myself, "Here is this girl who absolutely loves surfing but gets her arm bit off, and has to learn that it's not always about winning, that it is about passion, and finally in the end trains herself for more competitions and expands her talent even more than before." If this girl has one arm and is still trying her best to expand her talents, then what am I doing with all of my limbs not expanding my talents? I am capable of playing soccer at the college level, so why am I not doing so?

I started praying about what I was thinking and got an answer. "Try. Go for it. You have nothing to lose. At least you can say you tried." Also, this story in the scriptures came to mind..where there are three brothers and the Lord give each of them talents. They get to go off and do what they want with those talents. The first brother had 5 and came back with double his talents, the second brother had 2 and also came back with double his talents, and the third brother had 1 and came back with his same 1 talent. The Lord says to the first two brothers, "well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord". But to the third brother he said, "thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not......take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents". So, basically he is proud of his sons that have increased their talents and not proud of the one that had not.

I applied this to my life. The Lord has blessed me with not only the talent to play soccer, but the ability to be taught. A quote that goes a long with this that I like says, "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me". If I want the Lord to be proud of me, I want to do all I can on my part for that to happen. So, why not play college soccer? Why not try to expand the talent He has given me?

So, that is the story on why I want to play soccer now. As a sophomore in college and transfer to my third college.

On another note.

"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."

Sometimes things don't work out the way I plan. Sometimes I think I know what is good for my life, when in reality I need to put my trust in the Lord that He will guide my life how it's suppose to be. I have always lived by the saying, "Everything happens for a reason". I am a firm believer in this. Nothing is coincidence.

So, here's to the future.

Wish me luck.

Ps. This was a long post, so hopefully it will hold me over for awhile. Unless something exciting happens...