Photoshop Fun

So, lately I've been exploring the wonderful world of Photoshop. I think I've become addicted, but running out of the simple options to play with. Yeah, definitely not great at it, but I had some fun with a few of the cool options and wanted to share a few, so here you go.

A little Mary Poppins reminicent....


From a photo too dark to really see anything, but gorgeous when played with...


One of Blake's favorites...


A funky painted/drawn look...


And an oh so sweet one. My second favorite.

Hope you enjoy, and no, I won't quit my day job just yet... Give it a month. :)

He Asked.....

And I said YES!

So everyone has an update, yes, it happened! :)  I got to Australia on Wednesday morning and was proposed to that night.  It wasn't exactly expected on either sides, but as he was vocalizing some oh so sweet words, it flowed naturally to that point.  Of course he couldn't use his best material and not ask. :)  It was at his house and not what he had planned on doing, so he proposed again on Friday as he initially intended.  Who could ask for more?  Two proposals in one week!  He's lucky I said yes both times. ;)

The second proposal was a good romantic setting of the beach at night.  The water was black with the waves crashing in white with the light sandy beaches.  There was a cool breeze and amazing stars.  I couldn't have asked for anything better.

As for the rest of the trip, it's been a lot of fun with a trip to a wild animal sanctuary (where I was able to hold a koala and baby crocodile, pet kangaroos, and feed Lorakeets), Wet and Wild, and Australian Spectacular.  That's all in 4 days!  I can't wait to see what the rest of the trip brings.  Pictures and more to come (other than the ring of course).

Me - At the Moment

I am...

i am: sleepy
i think: time can drag on sometimes
i know: November is coming quick
i want: a husky
i have: a lot of things to get done
i miss: the freedom of being in school
i dislike: tomatoes
i fear: being alone in the dark
i feel: anxious
i hear: a hot accent
i smell: good
i crave: a good night sleep
i cry: whenever the general authorities tell those sad/touching stories
i usually: work too much
i wonder: how things will turn out
i regret: that I don't take advantage of every experience that comes my way
i love: the rain
i care: too much sometimes
i always: think
i worry: what's going to happen in my future
i am not: going to stop believing in miracles
i remember: a lot
i believe: in laughing
i dance: in the car
i sing: almost all the time
i don’t always: trust enough
i argue: about dishes
i write: lots of emails
i win: something special
i lose: too much when moving
i wish: I'll get a happy beginning and ending
i listen: intently
i don't understand: the heart
i can usually be found: online
i am scared: of being alone
i need: to have faith
i am happy: most of the time

Birthday Workout

I'm OLD!!! Okay, so not really old, but older than I was a year ago. :) Instead of going all out and having a rip roaring party, I decided to do something a little more...exhausting. There is a beautiful waterfall up in Layton Canyon, so I convinced a couple friends of mine to put up with my lack of muscle prowess and make the hike. It was beautiful! Unfortunately my camera is too big to take along, so I had to get pictures from the guys' cameras. This is our little group after the 1 1/2 hour hike upwards.

A full view of the waterfall....How in the world am I supposed to get myself AND Jay up that hill?!?!?

It was a great hike and I'm glad that I talked my friends into coming with me and their patience in waiting whenever I couldn't breathe for a few minutes. Yay for the amazing ability of the mind to quickly erase the memory of pain! :D

When the Parents are Away

My parents left early yesterday morning to go on a vacation to Washington State. So, what to do while the parents are away..... Crazy parties? Not doing any dishes? Leaving things laying around? Watch TV all day? Anything I darn well want to do...
Well, ever since I was a kid, I would go crazy trying to find food to eat. My brother and I had a certain route we would take every time we were looking for a snack. Fridge, closet (pantry), downstairs (food storage), repeat. Amazingly enough, nothing ever seemed to magically appear after the first few cycles. So, I decided to be ambitious and do a little organizing to more quickly see available foods.

And for the closet....



If anybody ever needs any hot chocolate.... we have quite the collection. Amazingly enough, only two flavors were repeated.

So, now that I can find the food, time to party! ;)

TAG

Instead of emailing this to everybody, this works just as well. :) Enjoy.

Two names you go by:
1. Jess
2. Jessica

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Bracelet
2. Bobby pin

Two longest car rides:
1. Salt Lake to Sterling, VA
2. Sterling, VA to Salt Lake

Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Go up to Logan for a weekend
2. Play with my nieces

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. A non upset stomach
2. The weekend

Three animals you have or have had:
1. cat - Spike
2. dog - Annie
3. fish - I think I called him Rainbow or something silly

Three people who will fill this out:
1. Someone who feels like it
2. Someone who's bored
3. Someone who's feeling lazy

Things you ate today:
1. Instant Breakfast
2. Mac and Cheese

Two people you last talked to:
1. Dad
2. People still at work

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. Work
2. Eat

Two favorite holidays:
1. 1st day of Fall (I think it should count)
2. Christmas

Favorite Drinks:
1. Water
2. Orange Juice
3. Blackberry Lemonade

If You Get Married In June..

Dear ol' David got hisself hitched this past weekend! It was a pretty hectic weekend with all of the family here, but it was a lot of fun. Especially since I got to play with my adorable nieces!

It was great to see my brother so happy together with his new wife. I'm happy to welcome Megan into our family. It'll be fun to have a sister my age!

Congrats you two!!!