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I currently have 23 tabs open in Firefox, my internet browser, all of which I don't want to close out of because there is something in each one that inspires me, I find interesting, or let's be honest, it's just me online shopping.  Here's a little glimpse into my current laptop life...some of the tabs currently open in my browser are:

1. Google: I googled, how do you change the name on your skymiles account ( I didn't realize that when you change your name legally, you also have to change the name on your skymiles account.  These things just change themselves.  Oops, here I am 2 yrs later.)

2. gmail.com - all too often I end up just opening my email on my phone, and then think I'll look at the meaningful emails later when I get on my computer, but sometimes I forget.

3. Sunnie Brook beauty blog: this woman knows her stuff when it comes to hair ans  makeup.  I check her blog almost everyday for a good beauty tip.

4. Twenty Twenty Designs: this cute girl came into my work the other day and we ended up talking and catching up for a minute, which led me back to her blog.

5. I can't get over this striped shirt available from j. crew, but made by Comme des Garcons.  I think I just leave this tab up so I can keep glancing back at it.

6. Fast Running Blog: This is a neat way to track your daily or weekly runs and gain support from other local runners.  My brother is an avid runner and updates his profile frequently.  I like to check up on his runs.
7. In the spirit of Halloween, I'm afraid I may have to snag these for my nails.  Skullzzz.

8. TT and I had a disagreement tonight on what Kevin's Dads's name is on Home Alone, so I went here to resolve the dispute.  It doesn't matter who was right.  (His name is Peter McAllister, in case you're curious).

9. I use Lightroom as part of my photo workflow, and I like to use hot keys on my keyboard to be as efficient as possible.  I'm still trying to learn them all, so I keep this open.

10. I say yes on all occasions to Clare Vivier clutches.  I think they're beautiful, but I'm not sure if they're practical. 

11. eBay: I won an item tonight.  It's the second item I've ever won, and I'm so excited.  TT doesn't realize how lucky I am to have won.  More on this later...

12. This truly inspiring talk from General Conference.  I love this talk, and I keep going back to it.  It's one of my all time favorites.

13. Gathering party ideas from Martha is always a good idea.

14. My flickr account, I'm usually in the middle of some kind of photo upload.

15. Stanford University News:  where I just found a very inspirational (and entrepreneurial) address that Steve Jobs gave at the 2005 Stanford commencement.  I really enjoyed this. Do what you love!!

Well there are just a few of the tabs I am clicking back and forth on tonight.

*Photo was taken back in Paris almost 4 years ago, while on my study abroad.

conference sunday + weekend recap

Where do I begin?  How about these delicious Gooey Chocolate Chip Sandwich Bars my mom made and included in her unreal selection of breakfast foods for conference brunch.  Who doesn't love a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough, followed by a layer of fudge, and topped with another layer of homemade cookie crumble? Yes please.  I woke up this morning to an email from her on my phone, that said "these will be at brunch today" with a link to the recipe.  She's brilliant.

And we got to hangout with these girls today:

Friday: Friday night was fabulous.  We met up with some of our good friends, who are newly engaged (yay!), and headed to Bountiful for a mission reunion.  From there we headed in to downtown Salt Lake and ate dinner at bluelemon, then grabbed dessert at Hatch's Family Chocolates.   From there we made our way to the Salt Lake City Cemetary.  Why?  Because it's time to kick off Halloween.  In fact, I'm hoping TT will let me watch Hocus Pocus tonight.

And Saturday: Was an adventure!  After work, me and a few coworkers headed out to the Bonneville Salt Flats for a photo shoot and workshop.  It was supported exclusively by Pictureline, and held by Wasatch Camera Club.  We got off on exit 4, exit 4!!  That's 4 miles from the Nevada/Utah border, and also 4 miles shy of Wendover.  I can't wait to share more pictures.  It was a lot of fun.  And naturally, after the shoot we packed up and headed to Wendover to grab some food.  It was a first for me.  I'll be sharing more about this later in the week.

Let's just say the Salt Flats are really, really cool. More to come!

weekend update

Labor Day kicked off the week with brunch up at the Homestead with my parents.  Later that day, TT and I went on a long walk with Crew, watched a movie or two, and played games.  Tuesday night after work I met my mom and sister at Cafe Molise before we saw the Broadway production of Mary Poppins. 

The food is Italian, and the restaurant is right in the heart of downtown Salt Lake.  We weren't completely sure how felt about our meal, but wouldn't mind trying it again.  Seeing Mary Poppins reminded me of how much I really love the classic Disney movies, and songs!

 

Thursday night we had a shower for miss Randi in my parents backyard.  I get to work with these beautiful ladies!  On the menu was broccoli quiche, strawberry pistachio salad, almond poppy seed muffins,  a sherbet shine drink, and lots of jordan almonds.  It was delicious.  

Oh yes.  When I got up to Midway last weekend, my mom and Grandma promised me they wouldn't have dessert with out.  I ended up taking longer than expected, and didn't make it up there until around 10pm.  They stayed true to their word, and we jumped in my car to go for shakes and sherbet cones at Dairy Keen.  It was so enjoyable going on a late night eat in with these two!  We originally sought out some fresh pie, but the majority of Heber was already closed, so we settled for banana cream pie shakes instead!

It's been a great week!  And this next week, is rivalry week.  I plan on making it a good one at our place!