this happened

Sometimes things happen that you never even imagined would happen in your wildest dreams. 

It's kind of like... Someone giving you a whole pie just because. But better. Because the most recent one of these for me was my LOVELY friends Minden and James (who are also the cutest engaged couple of ever, and will someday soon be the cutest married couple of ever) having an extra ticket to the Mumford and Sons concert at the Saltair two weeks ago. It was kind of pretty much so incredibly magic.

Picture vomit time. Excuse the sad, blurry point-and-shoot pictures.

 

Slow Club and Nathaniel Rateliff, the two opening acts. They were amazing!

The cutest engaged couple of ever (you might recognize Minden from this)

Maggi (Minden's cousin) and I. These were our "We don't have dates" faces. That was before we decided to be each others' dates. It shall go down in history as one of the most successful blind dates in history, because this girl is slowly becoming friend of the best variety.

The venue exceeding perfection. It was gorgeous. 

And finally Mumford!

They did not disappoint. The entire concert was phenomenal. Seriously, if you ever have a chance to see Mumford live? Don't even think twice. I almost didn't go, and I am fairly sure my life would be about 20% less cool had I not. 

Also, bucket list item crossed off. Yessss.

Now listen to this song.

Now go do yourself a favor and pre-order their new CD. kthxbye

dear boys

So Elise is cool and does a fun linkup every week called Dear Boys, and it's awesome, and I'mma join in this week. 'Cos it's fun, and I have stuff to say.

Dear Cowboy,

Really? I just met you and I don't even get to try to know you better? BYU-I isn't even that great.... And it's far away. Stay, yeah?

Love,

Kira

Dear Flake,

Stop making me feel things for you. And also, just leave already. Or give me some positive feedback. That'd work too.

Love,

Kira

Dear Homie,

You're awesome, but I just don't feel that way. I enjoy being around you, but you should accept that I've moved and we can hang out when I visit.

Love,

Kira

Dear Teddy Bear,

I wasn't sure what I would think of you, but I am starting to think I might just like you. More than I thought I might. Also, we have an inside joke, and that's a good starting point. Right?

Love,

Kira

Dear Interjection and Roomies,

You're all way a lot attractive. Is it bad that I don't care that you're freshmen?

Love,
Kira

Dear BLT,

I kind of want to go for it... But I can't decide if that's because I actually like you or because I want to. It's a dilemma.

Love,
Kira

And last, but not least: 

Dear Logan,

I missed you so much. It's so good to be back. :)

Love, Kira

marvelous monday [finals week edition!]

Oh my goodness. Talk about a cah-razy morning.

First final ever? Check.

Studied for hours last night, and fell asleep doing so? Check.

Woke up 50 minutes after final started? Check.

Finished final in less than an hour, like a boss? Check.

I am feeling pretty darn cool right about now.

Anyway, great morning over all...

Here are some happy things. :)

Things I loooove:

-Feeling good about tests

-Only having two finals!

-Music Therapy. My major is the bomb diggity, guys.

-Temple Square! Again! With friends!

 

 -The Christmas atmosphere... Seriously y'all. Sounds cheesy, but think about it! Makes sense!

-Orange Juice. Helps me to stave off this dumb cold that's trying to eat me. I will resist!

-UO sales... Except then I buy things... And want to buy more things... C'est la vie.

-Whoever it is that writes the text on Target's website. For serious.

-The D.I. My lovely friend Minden and I discussed it several times this weekend... I seriously could live there.

-Barnes and Noble. Also could live there.

-This book, found at Barnes and Noble. It's HILARIOUS. :)

-Seeing people I know in Salt Lake. Everywhere. Gateway, Temple Square; seriously everywhere we went.

-Running, especially when you catch that second wind and feel like you could just go forever. :)

-Endorphins! They make me feel awesome!

-Shoe circles! They will never get old. Never!

Christmas music gets its own section:
-"Last Christmas" by Wham has always been one of my favorites... Not sure why. Haha.
-"The 12 Days of Christmas" by Straight No Chaser

-"Christmas Lights" by Coldplay!

-A Very She & Him Christmas!

-Sufjan Stevens' Christmas Album!

-Meeting new people! I definitely met Madison and Lauren of Awkward Girls at Urban Outfitters. They were super nice, and styin' as always! Check out their blog here.

Well goodness, the semester went really fast!

Friday final and then I get to go home... 

Wahoo!

Over and out.

Marvelous Monday X Thanksgiving = yay!

It's a Monday!

It was a pretty good day - Maybe this Marvelous Monday deal is actually working? ;)

Anyhow, as it's Thanksgiving, I'm going to make this a little broader than just today!

Things that I love about life:

-My family

Disclaimer: This picture was taken in 2008. It is the most recent picture of all of us, but none of us look like that anymore. :)

-My beliefs

-This book

-Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior

-Temples

-My roommates and friends

This was actually a bucket list item... Done! :)

This was Turban Thursday! No racism intended. 

-It's so materialistic of me, but my cell phone.

-...And my netbook.

-Snow! And rain and sun and kinda most everything. Except wind.

 

-School! As much as I complain... I love it.

-Music. Really, couldn't survive without it...

-Food! 'Specially grateful for momma's cooking now that I don't get it very often...

-Utah State University. :)

-Breaks from school, as much as I love it.

-Technology! Seriously. Electric blanket... Digital music... The internet... Yeah. So much.

-Clothing. Number one, it keeps me warm and covered. Number two, it's so fun. :)

-Aggie Basketball! Actually just Aggie sports in general, but here are some pictures of basketball. :) 

-My major. Music therapy is so incredible, and I'm so excited to help people through it!

-Running water and electricity. 'Nuff said.

-Forgiveness, mercy, and understanding.

-Wintertime! Icicles... Snowy trees... Visible breath...Warm clothes... Love it. :) 

There are plenty of other things, but there are some for ya!

I'm going home tomorrow, which will be fun. :) Hoping to see this over the weekend:

For anyone who doesn't live in Utah, this is Temple Square, and they put up gorgeous Christmas lights every year. :)

I'll post some pictures if I do, and if not I'll just post pictures of other things. :)

Tubular Tuesday?

Well. It's been a while.
I should be better at the MONDAY part of Marvelous Mondays. Haha. :)
Anyhow, here we go:

Things that I loved about today the last 2 weeks:

-As of the 3rd of this month, I am now an official adult!

-No more of that "parental permission even though you're in college" business!

-Finding the "Inception" soundtrack on Spotify. Ahhhh beauty.

Here's "Dream is Collapsing" for you. :)

-My super-pro Facebook stalking skills. Like... You have no idea how pro.

-I wrote letters to two missionaries! :) Just need to send 'em.

-I know this is old hat, but my Halloween costume!

Daniel - Skid Row, Me - Curiosity Killed the Cat, and Eric - Captain America
-Running alone and exploring Logan :)
-Roommates making dinner for the whole apartment!
-New music! Please give me suggestions - I LOOOOVE new music!
-Our pumpkins. Also a while ago, but I had to share because I love them! 

 Megan's!

 Mine!
-Laughing so hard that my sides ache. :)
-Being able to register for my classes before pretty much anyone and getting all the classes I wanted! Even though Honors is almost inherently evil, it does have pros.
-I get to do legit research on risk factors in eating disorders! So neat!
-Planking jokes, especially this one.

-My US Institutions class... I never thought I'd say that, but I enjoy it.

-A ridiculously cute boy in said class. :)
-Feeling "in shape"
 -First snow of the year in Logan!!!!!
 

-Running way longer than I planned and finding out I did five miles instead of two!

-Not having a cold anymore after getting two in a three-week period.

-Healthy food! Weird, right?

 -Google Chrome has the ability to "obliterate" browsing data from the beginning of time. ;)

-The people that live in my building. :)
-Group scripture study in the basement. Every night. I have the coolest friends ever!
-Underwear, especially when other clothes are missing. *Shudder*
-Pullin' a Julian Smith and trying hot koolaid! I quite like it!

 
 
-Making Josh and Daniel sparkle like horrible Stephanie-Meyerian vampires. It was preeeeetty hot.
-Flirting. 'Nuff said, hm?
-Nicknames

 -Visiting the fam!

And last, but not least,
-HUNGER GAMES TRAILERRR

That is all.

Marvelous Monday: {Back to School Edition}

So just a note here - This post was started last Monday, and finished just right now... So it's a hybrid. Haha. :) Two weeks together here. In my defense, I barely had time to breathe. Enjoy!


Guess what, y'all?

I started college!

Supas cool, right?

Yeah, pretty much. 

But before I get more into that, two things:

Awwww, little kids!

Awwww, cute proposal!

Men... You should be like Randy. :)

And also, I want to marry Kyle. What? I didn't say that.

Kid History is the best!

'Kay, commercial break over.

COLLEGE! :)

Things I loved about today:

-Umm hello, I started college! :)

-Music Therapy with Maureen Heaps... She's hilarious!

-Thinking about mantras

-Maxi dresses, or as Kari calls them, church pajamas

F21 $22.80

-Wearing dresses

-50 minutes classes!

-Finding thrifting buddies!

-Online window shopping!

-Going on adventures with old friends...

(Hannah!)

 

(Walker!)

-And with new ones. :)

 

(Alex!)

-This building (the Merrill-Cazier Library) 

-My roommates and neighbors :) 

(Lauren, Kaitlyn, Dalton, and Ben)

-The awesome things I find all around campus 

-Downtown Logan! Main street is the bomb. 

-Having days off of work, when I get to adventure with my friends even more :) 

(Eric!) 

(Alex and Eric drinkin' some tasty root beer) 

-Sitting on a couch outside a furniture store and waving at people in cars who are driving by. For an hour. :)

-Weird, quirky people who put signs like this in their yards 

-Wondering what this means 

-Family Home Evening (Ward style)! Dodgeball. With some extra rules. 

-These boys:

(Alex, Eric, and Daniel. Being creepsters.)

-This awesome collage. And also the school that it depicts. :) 

-This cool game that you play with just a cue and 8 pool balls! I fail at it. 

-Ending off the night with a fantastic movie. :) 

-Getting new clothing!

-Comfy clothes

-Wearing jeans instead of shorts because it's finally cool enough outside!

-Having my own practice room for an hour every weekday

-The fact that I get to play a Steinway to practice, even if it is an upright

-Having all music classes, except 2!

-Two Institute classes!

-New friends, old friends, and in between!

-Once again... Cute boys. :)

It all makes me feel like this:

(Only less grimace-y and more overjoyed)

Happy back to school, everybody. :)