The luck of the Irish... Literally.

{Even though this will be posted on the 18th, remember that Sunday, March 17th, is the lucky day we're talking about here.}

Once upon a time, I became friends with these lovelies.

Jeni and Bayley are both in my ward. I knew Bayley first because she is on my floor and is roommates with my friend Katie (who helped me pick this floor when I was moving dorms between semesters). Jeni and Bayley were already friends before I moved in, and recently we have all been getting close and hanging out a bunch! We went to Salt Lake last weekend, had a sleepover, went laser tagging, dollar movies at midnight, etc. We are all a lot alike- we love vintage, have the same style, and are all around rockstars.

Back to this day of luck, St. Paddy's, this evening I went to hang out with Jeni and Bayley in the lobby (our weekly pool night with our friend Ben). Jeni and I were sitting on the couch and she asked me if I was Irish. Here's our conversation:

M- " Yeah, a little bit, I'm a Murphy."

J- " Really? I am too!"

M-" Yeah! My grandma's maiden name is Murphy."

J- "No way! That's my grandma's maiden name! What's your grandma's first name?"

M- "Marilyn!"

J- "What?! etc etc etc"

M- "What's your grandma's name?"

J- "Donna!"

At this point we are fa-reaking out because we realize that our grandmas are sisters. Not just regular sisters; they were uber close. They were best friends and did everything together! My grandma passed away over a year and a half ago, and I remember meeting Donna and Johnny at her funeral. Donna reminded me so much of Grandma, and I thought that she was the closest thing to Grandma. They live in California, so there was really no way of me ever getting to know them. 

Since 8 o'clock this evening, we have been chatting up a storm. We googled it, and we are definitely second cousins. We have the same great-grandparents. She is the youngest in her family, and I am also the youngest, and we have few cousins that are close to our age. My closest cousins and kindred spirit Maddie is a year and 30 days younger than me, so Jeni is a smidgen closer in age!

This is seriously so crazy and exciting. I am losin' my mind! 

I've literally been fulfilling my Parent Trap dream, except the grandparent edition. I have this photo of my grandparents when they were dating, and Jeni's grandparents happen to be cropped out of this version. Jeni's seen the whole photo so you know that scene in the Lindsay Lohan version where they're like- 

"That's my dad!"

"That's my mum!" as they compare the two photos?

We did that! Oh my soul.

It gets even better. We are now planning an epic post finals road trip to Jeni's home in California to see her mission farewell (She leaves to the Philippines in 53 days), DISNEYLAND, Balboa Island, Taiko sushi, antique shopping, regular shopping, beaching, the works! I'll also be able to hang out with Donna and Johnny which will be wonderful. 

All in all, this has so far been the best St. Patrick's Day ever. I'm pretty sure nothing will ever beat it. I mean, I found a long lost Irish cousin for mercy's sake! Fate, destiny- you are in my favor. Good thing I wore my four leaf clover necklace today. Lucky lucky luck!

Lots o' love,

Megan

P.S.

DRDCT!

(That title is my acronym for Dreams Really Do Come True!.)

Today started off like a usual Wednesday, complete with snow, geography, lunch, a nap, and philosophy. 

BUT THEN!

I headed to the Orem Public Library to hear C. Jane speak about blogging. It truly was a dream and a wish come true. I started reading her blog in 2008 just as she was taking over for NieNie. I've admired her talent, tenacity, and business strategies (hello Rooftop Concert Series?). So Courtney Kendrick, I hope I see you again and we can continue our lovely chat!

{ Lately I have been thinking about this blog and my blogging in general, and the gears are really turning. I'll be sure to keep you posted. }

As I was exiting the library, I happened upon the sale section. $1.00 later I came out with the eclectic mix of a Richard Simmons VHS (yes, I have a TV with VHS) and a sweet edition of the Holy Bible. 

After the library visit, I pit stopped at Good Earth again for some replenishment, and then onto the holy grail otherwise know as Target.

I try to keep complaints to a minimum,  but seriously spring, come to me, come to me.

 It's late, the early morning calls, but January 30th, 2013, you have done your duty. I am content. 

Love,
MM

It's nice,

when life fits together.
{Disclaimer- I'm going to combine two post ideas into one long post. Gear up! Commit to reading!}

Ever wondered how to make a bad moment from taking over your day? 
Here's what I did:

I had a doctor's appointment last Friday at 11. I ran out of time to eat breakfast, and my appointment was one that involved emotional input, so I was past my limit when the pharmacist was gettin' cranky with me. I fumed to my car, but then I remembered that food from Guru's always makes me feel better.

I'm always there on the off times; this bustling crowd through me off.

Next, I went and got some groceries at the local Good Earth Natural Foods. The nice cashier helped me out (except he forgot to run my Puffins cereal coupon, he said he'd get it next time. 
(Never fear, he's a fresh coconut drinking ReturnedMissionary). 

On this note, I thought I'd interrupt this train of thought with another. 
People fascinate me. Talking with people and finding common ground is a new found constant hobby of mine. I've been trying to conjure up a perfect major/minor for myself and I think I have done it!
In between a library visit/Jamba juice visit, I went to the Fine Arts and Communications office in the HFAC. Intrigued?
I am now a Pre-Communications (Journalism) Major and a Theater Arts Studies Minor. 
Three cheers for life planning!
And, turns out my beloved friend Katelyn has the same major.
I love when the pieces of the puzzle we call life fit together.

and we are back!
After my delicious gourmet groceries were purchased, I thought a cupcake would also do me some good. I went into Sweet Tooth Fairy but alas, they were out of gluten free cupcakes. But, they did have a cookie and cream sucker so I was satisfied. (remember this? a week ago?)

I also made a pit stop at Quilted Bear. Nothing can calm the soul like a visit to a childhood hotspot. (My mom was a 90's crafter, I am loud and proud!) I picked up some fresh caramels and ended up with 8 half-off prints that range from a portrait of Doris Day and favorite Norman Rockwell prints and my 1957 Cadillac.  

clev

I may have purchased this and it's now on my mini-fridge.

 I returned to only remember it was time for cleaning checks. Nicely enough, I had time to vacuum and put up my new art.

Friday the 25th night, it was the long (well, three weeks) awaited Kid History premiere!

{What's Kid History you ask? Watch these three, my personal favorites!)

These blurs are You-tube celebs and their mother who spurred the webseries by raising sons who could tell great stories about their childhood.

and this is me! with them! my friends, and I, with them! (and the lovely ladies from Cute Girls Hairstyles)

So Saturday (sick day) 

and Sunday (church! parties!) happened, 

then Monday, today. 

Hello world!

Our winter is gorgeous! When the suffocating inversion is departed!

I was walking across Brigham Square when the comforting thought came to me:

"Hey, whenever I'm having a bad time, I can just remember that at least I'm not in Canada in the winter no mo'!"

theater nerdz. This is my friend Josh from Maine. a rockstar.

 (I filled my in between class time by exploring the exhibit in the Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB).)

THIS IS SERIOUSLY OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMS OF MY LEARNING! pinch me.

This is my very first checked out library book. (A 1924 atlas that is too rad for words. My bulging knapsack I trekked across campus proved my commitment).

And that my friends, is the end for today.

V, thank you for your presence. Even though I am a 1000 miles away, I can still blog for your posterity. 

MuchoLove,
Megan Marie