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Friday, December 31, 2010

retire.

For those of you on the edge of your seat about which shirt design won...The Lion! Hopefully I will have it available for purchase within a few weeks. Then you can wear it about town, covered in a thick coat because it's still freezing outside. Well, 2010 is just about over. I think I shall leave you with a few of the lessons I learned.....
   *Moving out really is the best thing for a person.
   *Apartments, no matter how dingy, can be the refuge and sanctuary you always dreamed of.
   *Only have friends who won't ditch you on your birthday. 
   *Sunscreen is imperative during the summer.
   *Find what you want to do. Then do it. 
   *Ask for what you want for Christmas. There is a chance you will get it. 
   *2x4's do not paddle full-sized ski boats. 


See you next year!

Monday, December 27, 2010

gifts aplenty.

Holy Hannah. I had a good haul this Christmas. Clothes to let me be more girly? Check. Nice smelling perfume and lotion? Check. Fancy camera that will give me, and consequently you, super duper pictures? Definitely check. I can't wait to start taking pictures with it. That is, after I read the massive manual that came with it. Talk about confusing. Eventually I just consoled myself by reading my new Harry Potter book. Oh, don't think that I don't already have all seven of them because I do. I'm talking about Tales of Beadle the Bard. I love entering the HP world all over again. I also got to see Tangled on Christmas. If you haven't seen it, do so. If you have, do yourself a favor and see it again. I know I will be. Update on the shirt situation? Mr. Lion is totally winning so if you want the Lightning Man on your shirt you better make it known. 

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

deliciousness covered in goodness.

Today, I would like to share with you some magic. Chocolate covered Oreos sprinkled with crushed peppermint sticks. 
 
 Super, super easy. Melt some chocolate chips (be careful not to burn the chocolate, though!). Get a package of Oreos, Double Stuf works better. And yes, you will want to use the whole package. Then crush some candy canes in a bag or with a food processor. The latter is much less messy. Not that I would have any experience with messes...I am a complete and total neat freak. 

 You can dip the whole thing or only half, your choice. Set the dipped Oreo on some wax paper and sprinkle away. Try not to eat too many before they even have a chance to make it onto the wax paper, though. 
I promise you will not be disappointed. 

Thursday, December 16, 2010

finally.

Yes, I realize that this post is a long time coming. Believe me, I have a good excuse. Hopefully I will have proof of this good excuse once this weekend is over. But onto the long awaited event: The Design Contest. Below are my two designs that I'm putting up for auction. The shirt will be $20, including shipping. The one with the most votes by the 30th will be the one put up for sale. To vote, either comment or (if you don't want to have a Google account), email me your choice (runningcarrot14@yahoo.com). Please, please, please indicate what size you would most likely purchase (they will be adult t-shirts). All of the info will be most helpful. Thank you so much for checking this out. Thank you even more for participating in The Contest. Here you go!
 Lightning Bolt Man. Yes, the shirt will include the golden electricity stick.
Lion. Each shirt will have the golden accents, but at different places. Uniquely yours!

Friday, December 10, 2010

no.

As a dance major, I have no finals. Why does this atrocity not happen to me, you ask? Let me ask a question in return...What would we get tested on? Let me also pose a situation to you: We get tested every day on how well we learn new material, how well our bodies perform the new material, how much we've improved from yesterday's performance, and against all the other dancers' performances. Now. Would you rather have 4 quizzes and one final OR be tested the entire semester? Since I am kind of a weirdo, I go with the latter. Eh, it makes me happy. Sue me. I have also noticed something else that is absent in my life. SNOW. Where the heck is all the snow around here?? Wintertime in Utah is not wintertime without the snow. What about all of those poor resorts that opened Thanksgiving weekend? I don't think they have that much snow anymore. And if they're not open, then my brother and I can't go snowboarding after we get matching day lift passes to Brighton. This situation is contingent upon us getting those passes again. Obviously. But it was a nice gift that we got last year. Going snowboarding with my brother reminds me when he taught me how to snowboard. It went something like this....As we get off the lift, which is not on the bunny hill, but on a huge mountain that has a blizzard occurring, my brother tells me to strap in and follow him. This is while he's teaching me, mind you. Don't worry. It gets better. I got stuck in 4 foot deep powder. He then preceded to tell me that I had to get myself out because he wasn't coming in to help because then he'd get stuck. We're a very loving family, I promise. Anyway, to hold you over until I get the t-shirt designs up, and I promise that they're going up next week!!!, here is a picture for you to just enjoy. 
I simply love this picture. I hope you see why. 

Monday, December 6, 2010

the levels of news.

First off, I apologize for the lack of posting last week. The end of the semester really gets to a girl, ya know? Anyway, I think I can make it up to you with what I have in store. Second, the news. 
  Good News: I got another nap today on the bus ride home. 
  More Good News: I got into two dance pieces in the Modern Dance Department.
  Better News: Old Lady wasn't on the bus today so I got to leisurely stroll to my car, wait for it to warm up, and then drive off in whatever pace I chose.
  Best News: I have a recipe for you guys. 
It's called Taco Soup. It's ridiculously easy to make and caters to vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. Here's what you need:
  1 can of green beans
  1 can of diced tomatoes
  1 can of corn
  1 can of kidney beans
  1 can of diced chilies (whatever kind/hotness you like)
  1 packet of taco seasoning
  1 pound of ground beef, already cooked (non-meat-eaters leave this out...obviously)


Pour all of the ingredients, undrained from the can, into a slow cooker or big, big pot. Let it sit on medium-low-ish for a few hours. Then you stuff. I promise it delivers. Especially on a cold, dreary day when all you wish for is something hot running down your throat. 


And now for the most exciting news. If you haven't noticed, I have another page besides this one called Carrot Tops. By next week, I will have pictures up of a few different t-shirt designs. I will hold a contest between the designs, and the winning design will be available for purchase soon after! So make sure to stop by next week and support the starving college students of the world. 

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

the holiday.

I left the "s" out on purpose. I'm not talking about the time of year, I'm talking about the movie. It stars Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black. My only problem with this movie is Cameron Diaz. Her character seems like she's supposed to be really complex, but either she doesn't act very well or I got it wrong. Either way, her voice also really bugs me. Her counterpart, however, plays the sexiest single dad. Ever. Jude Law is just the most awesome guy in this movie. It makes watching all the scenes with Cameron Diaz worth it. I love that Kate Winslet befriends an old guy. She is just the sweetest thing. And I absolutely adore Jack Black in this movie. Finally he's not just being stupid-funny! Sure, he's a little dorky, but he's also charming and cute. And just plain hilarious. This movie is a perfect addition to the season. Plus two hours of Jude Law never hurt anyone.