Barackapacalolo

So... Our boy Obama was a stoner. I mean, a real stoner. It's not like Big B got a little curious one day, took a drive with the local group of stoners, and took a few puffs of the wacky tabbacy.

Obama loved the pacalolo.

And I think this picture is glorious.

I'm not saying that I think it's cool to smoke weed. Nor am I saying that I think a person who smokes weed is a horrible person. 

I'm just saying, the President of the great United States of America spent his teens as a member of the "Choom Gang", blazin' it up at Aunt Mary's House.... or more accurately, in the "Choomwagon".

Yeah, as I'm sure you've gathered... I really love any chance to use marijuana slang.

Smelly Sentiments

When I was a little girl, Saltwater Sandals were my thing. Or should I say, my mom's thing? I had them in just about every color. And they were one thing that she and I could both agree on. 

Michael Bolton and John Secada did nothing for me. But Saltwater Sandals were bomb. 

So I have to brag about my most recent purchase, my own grown-up sized pair of Saltwater Sandals!!

They are the perfect summer shoe. They're comfy and they go with just about anything- even most of my Sunday garb. Wow. It sounds like I'm writing an advertisement. I apologize. I just REALLY LOVE these shoes. And you should too.

Love this.

Check it. That's Rosemary from the Twilight movies. And her husband. So cute.

Happy Belated Birthday

You are the bestest friend in the whole wide world. I hope you had a great birthday you old fart.
That's right! your old now!
But really your still so young.
But are you?
24 is getting up there....
And now your a nurse, which means your an actual adult, and you have to live like other adults.
It sucks.
But you still have your whole life ahead of you!
I mean your only 24!

I hope this helped with your birthday depression.
Loves you!!!!!!

-Madison

It's Getting Late.

I kind of feel like I need to apologize to all the LDS members who attended/watched the Saturday afternoon session of General Conference and had to sit and listen to Brother Jeffrey R. Holland give me one serious sit-down...

I'm kidding. Kind of. I really do believe that his talk was for my ears. I even think the Lord considered my short attention span and put Brother Holland first so that I wouldn't miss it. His words sent chills up and down my spine. I tried so hard (but failed) to fight the tears from flowing. I wish I could find the words to describe how it touched me...

If you missed the session, do yourself a favor and LISTEN to his talk. I really don't think reading it from the Ensign will suffice.

It was a treat for me to attend General Conference for the first time. If you haven't ever been, and you ever have the chance, I highly recommend it.

I'm Just Sayin'

I realize and regret that I have not written a real post in ages. I love blogging and I loved its "therapeutic effects". And honestly, I really do need those therapeutic effects right now. However, presently, Life doesn't really allow me the time to think and ponder and blog. I miss daydreaming about art, fashion, music and books (besides Davis' Drug Guide). And I have to make a promise to myself that I will give myself that healthy daily "head in the clouds" time that I NEED after I finally graduate.

Maybe this makes no sense.... which is exactly my problem. Nursing school has been the hardest thing I have ever done. And actually, the ONLY hard thing I have EVER completed. That is why it is so important to me that I do well, and why every ounce of brain power I have goes into my studies. But at the end of the day, I'm so tired, and I feel stupid. I always say "Nursing school has made me lots stupider."

Anyways... what I am trying to say is..... I will be back. This summer. And I've found myself one cute mister that I could blog on and on and on and on about.

So there you have it.

And... this is us not stoned, just sleep deprived:

I want this book to fill the world, Man.

This man's testimony touched my heart. I hope it will yours, too.

Safe and Sound

Gangsta

Good Music

I forgot how much I really do love good music. Ever since I had my wonderful baby girl, I haven't spent much time listening to music I love. I love this.

Bon Iver - Blood Bank

"If I'm not between a 3 and a 7 on the emotional scale, I'm crying."

This video just made my whole day.

My boyfriend is tuuuute

He wanted so badly to be good at this.....

http://youtu.be/8mwcYefo9fc

Just got done watching Aviator, and I got really interested in Katherine Hepburn. And I found that she was in the movie "Little Women" 1933. I love that movie, but I don't know if I have seen that one. She is such an interesting lady, who did some spectacular things and dated Howard Hughes who is spectacular, and crazy.

Music Snob

I know that I should be happy for my favorite musicians when they make it big. But I never am. In fact, it's really an upsetting ordeal for me... almost as tragic as the time Madi got married. I just get really attached. And I can't stand sharing great music with stupid people that don't deserve to hear it.
If you love Nickelback, you should continue to love Nickelback....and Hinder too.
But you're not allowed to love Adele. It's just wrong.
She was mine. I didn't give my permission for this to happen, and I feel like she betrayed me.
I realize that Florence is already a big deal across the pond. But I can hardly think about the fact that her music has landed some pretty big movies... including... a Twilight film. Barf.
Yes, this really, REALLY upsets me. Even more than Adele's rise to stardom. Florence may not know this, but she is my best friend. And I don't want to share her, dammit.
But... if I DO have to share her, I want the whole world to know, she was mine... first.

Bird Fever

I am completely addicted to this stupid, stupid game.

Tiny Wings.

DON'T download it people.

I'm serious. It's the biggest waste of time.

I've got finals week coming up and pretty much all I've been doing to prepare is.....

Crap.

Molly finally came to visit me!! And has now officially met Kendal, they got along great. This fun adventure made me miss having my best friend live near by, like in the bed next to me seeing as how we were roommates. I miss you molls!

Thanksgiving was so wonderful that Kendal decided to celebrate and start crawling!! I'm so proud of her. Although it sucks now because she is constantly getting into stuff, I need to baby-proof our house now.

All in all, Thanksgiving was so great, but Black Friday was even better because I got to hang out with Molls.

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

Overall, I enjoyed the Hunger Games series. I do wish I hadn't ever read Mockingjay. I was disappointed with the way that went. Mostly because I'm a sucker for a cheesy perfect ending.

I was absolutely shocked when my little brother said he was reading the series in school last year (7th grade). In my opinion the books are just much too heavy for kids. But so was The Giver by Lois Lowry. Is anybody else like me scarred for life? I still have nightmares...

Anyways, I stumbled upon this teaser tonight and it looks like the movie is very well done. I'm excited to see it.

A Laugh

Vera and Me

I've been drooling over this Vera Bradley bag for over a month now.

I want it! I need it! I can't live without it!

My mum says it's not right for the winter season. But what is right?!!
I've been searching for the perfect bag for weeks now and nothing stands out besides that damn Vera Bradley bag.
My current bag, which is also Vera Bradley, has been so perfect. It's been by my side through a lot of tough times.
I know this just sounds silly. Honestly though, I am so attached to that bag. It's hard to face the fact that it needs to be replaced. And I think the least painful way of going about replacing it is to stick with my girl Vera.

So screw the old-fashioned rules of fashion. I'm getting the bag.

Just kidding. I forgot about that $725.15 I just forked over for a car repair.

I suppose I'll just keep drooling.
Maybe I can make it mine in the spring... When it's in season... NOT that I care!

And it's hard to dance with the devil on your back...

I love Florence and the Machine. I love the new album Ceremonials. And I LOVE this new single.


Isn't Florence Welch such a strange beauty? I am totally mesmerized by her. I can't decide whether she is way ahead of her time or if she is vintage-glamour. I guess it doesn't matter. It's her voice and her music that really take my breath away.