Short Sunday Sampling (volume two)

Hello everyone!
This week was spent babysitting, reading, finishing season two of 24, and other scholarly pursuits.
Since tonight was Tony night, I'd thought I'd feature a dash of musical theater glory in tonight's mix.
Here we go!

Favorite Musical:

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Is it possible to be in love with a show I've never seen? Yes, oh yes. Sure I know all the music from the Brandi/Whitney rendition, but something about this cast seems so magical. It helps that I'm a dedicated viewer of Laura Osnes's Princess Diary for Broadway.com. (enjoy here). She should have won the Tony tonight, she is simply brilliant. And did you see that costume change? Thank goodness they won for best costume.

Favorite New (used) Books:

All these beauts for the lovely price of $5! (Now I'm hooked. I'm heading back to another store to trade in my books for more!)

In Theaters:

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Gatsby truly is great! Everyone, this movie lived up to the hype. It's probably one of the few movies I've seen that is so similar to the book, and avoids making you angry because they left something out or changed things. Plus this movie was just so visually mesmerizing, and the whole vibe is some sort of fantasy into the '20's decade of my dreams. Old sport, old sport.. must see.

Which brings me to-

The current swoonworthy babe of all babes:

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 HELLO LEO! Gatsby, he was. Did anyone else hear a chorus of angels when he first gives his toast? Well done, world. Well. done.

New Sewing Machine!

It's beautiful. We had this old Walmart Singer that we tried to fix, but with no success. So we found this Husqvarna on sale. It works really smooth and I have some projects getting started! 

This Week's Britain Prep:

The Young Victoria

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I have no idea why it took me so long to finally see this movie! What a gorgeous film. Gorgeous clothes, gorgeous Albert. Victoria truly rocked the monarchy. 

From Pinterest:

this bag

favorite kitchen

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That's all the prettiness for this week! I should be back before next Sunday, but for now, enjoy.

Love,

MM

Short Sunday Sampling

Or a Short, Sweet Selection.
Here are a few of my favorite things this week.
{Did you all have a lovely weekend? I sure did! Shopping, sleepovers, movies, and an interview.}

From Pinterest:

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Hagar

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In Theaters:

I'm pretty sure this isn't the actual movie poster, but isn't it prettier? via

I just got back from this movie, and can I say, it was worth every penny. Now every fight scene I see in a movie will be sub-par because there are no magic tricks involved. Sometimes exceedingly star-studded casts can be cluttered and overbearing (hello Valentine's Day?) but this one had the right balance. Go see this and enjoy it, you only get one shot to believe the tricks! (And make sure you can avoid the overwhelming feeling to pee throughout half the movie, the nuisance. I wish I had downloaded this app beforehand!)

Which brings me to

The Current Uh-Huh:

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Dave Franco, are you kidding me? Who is this genetically inclined? Did any of you see him be all cat-loverly and innocent on Ellen this week? He totally killed it as a magician. I'd fall for any of his tricks. 

On Netflix:

I'm hanging out with Jack Bauer a lot. I'm currently in the middle of season two. 

A few thoughts I have:

1. Kim Bauer (love her) needs to seriously stop being so.. stupid.

2. I'm so relieved Tony's soul patch from season one is gone.

Top Snack/Food/Beverage/Life:

This fairly healthy shake has been happening nearly everyday. Yum, Yum, Yum. Deliciouso. 

Books:

I'm currently in the middle of both of these beauts.

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much prettier art than my current cover

This one is on the top of my wish list:

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Happy Monday!

Love,

M

Hello all!

Today was a successful Monday. Success including making to all my classes, eating good food, and looking presentable. I've been working on this Lazy Man Iron Man and spent two hours at the Richards Building. I biked 6 miles while reading this book and watched this on the elliptical. Then it was my first pool time! I had to get a BYU approved swimming suit (ended up with this one, it fits my extra long torso perfectly!). I absolutely loved swimming. I could do it everyday, and I probably will! I was feeling stressed and overwhelmed about my essay due and my trig test coming up, and afterwards my head was clearer and more optimistic. It's nice to know I have this new outlet!

So this weekend was a keeper! Friday morning I went to see C Jane (happy birthday!) speak at the women's conference. While resting between laps tonight, a thought occurred to me. Why should I spend anymore time hating things about my body? I challenged myself to stop it. Who told me that I should hate my extra fat, or my acne, or my fair skin? I've wasted so much precious time believing I was not worth loving, because I perceived something was wrong. If I only could shed that Freshman 15, cure my pimp(le)s, and did my makeup just right, I would be content. C Jane's words at the conference inspired me. She said to the extent, love your body the way it is currently. Our bodies are just what we need right now. I'm too tired to paraphrase it completely, but I've been motivated to love myself more, and stop the hatin'.

 (Greatest picture of your life, I know.)

On Saturday, I headed up to Salt Lake with Baylee and Jeni. We hit up the Vintage Whites Market at the fairgrounds. I purchased two adorable vintage dresses for $35, curtains for $8, and gluten free cookie bar, and a ring from Ruche. 

Afterwards we went to the Happy Sumo at the Gateway for sushi. Wow man, get the Mango Mama rolls! We came out of Urban Outfitters empty handed, but then we ventured on to Decades. Jeni bought the cutest l'il hat!

 We stopped by Trader Joe's (chocolate covered potato chips...) and then we spent the night at Baylee's house. We played pool, watched The First Wives Club for some reason, ate nachos, drank pop, hot tubbed, watched SNL, cursed daylight savings, and ate a delicious breakfast before we headed back to Provo for church. Sunday night I hung out with Maddie and did my laundry, (also ate Mini Eggs).

Sunday also happened to be this little punkin's birthday! I love you Bentley Bee!

I love you all!
Megan

That half of February

Hey all, remember me? I realize things have been fairly quiet over here. Here's a little photo collection of the rest of February!

Valentine's Day was fairly uneventful, but we did have a fun ward activity that included a cookie decorating contest. We decided to go with a zombie (I know, a cliche) theme because the icing looked ridiculously like blood.

President's Day weekend I went down to St. George with my family (Mom, Dad, Mike, Bentley, Stella, Uncle Andy and Aunt Renee). It was grand to be in the sunshine, even if only for a day!

Scenes from Beaver-

Saturday my mom and I went shopping, the girls and I went swimming, we went and got yogurt and to the park, and then Thai food with the whole crew that evening. I had the most delicious Pad Thai at Benja's. Sunday we went to church, and then headed back home again!

(this is the best one)

Additional events of note:

I signed up for this! So far I've biked 11 miles and ran two. I will finish!

 Last Friday we went to the men's volleyball game, Legend's Grille, and Sammy's. It's nights like these where I feel less of a loner!

This week has including a sewing frenzy to catch up in my class, a nail biting basketball game against Gonzaga, a last minute 3-page paper writing fiasco, catching up on Revenge, Touch, and (almost) Downton Abbey, and dinner and hottubbing last night with Maddie.

I leave you with this- the artistry of our hall.

-M

"Scenes from Grandma's and Beyond(ce)" a weekend update

(These two photos are from another hot South Jordan tour spot- my favorite and first softball diamonds).
 Greetings world, happy new week. I'm here to report another successful weekend. Friday was mild in fun, being sick and all, but I did have a fabulous visit from a few girlfriends that night. Saturday morning I was packed up and ready to go with a smile on my face and the hope in my heart that "yes, today you are going to have a great day." My first stop was B's cheer competition at Bingham. This little beauty is a firecracker and seeing her run around the  mat (is that what them cheer people call it?) is probably one of the greatest forms of entertainment out there. I got to snuggle the Squish and we took selfies and played with Hello Kitty.


 

   

we are hams. she is a uber ham. I just try to match it.

 Then it was Auntie Meggie to try her hand on errand running with two Rugrats. We stopped at another childhood tour hotspot, Ream's grocery store, for candy. The we went to the Fabric Center so I could get the supplies for my next sewing construction class project (a skirt!). 

 Next was the round-a-bout way to Chick-Fil-A and Target (seriously, I went around a roundabout like 15 times). Seeing the Quirroph (spelling wrong, Oaker) Temple was a peaceful, lovely surprise!

The remaining time was spent with older brother Mike at Applebee's for dinner, then I went back to Target solo, and then I headed up to the Hartshorn's. Grandparent are the ultimate best.

I got to sleep in a large, snuggly bed. I woke up to my beautiful grandmother telling me (in other words) that it was church hookie day. I slept until 10:30, Grandma Bea made me bacon and eggs for breakfast and a tamale pie for lunch. Then my genius grandfather Leon R. Hartshorn gave us a Sunday School-esque lesson on the Doctrine and Covenants. I could hear Grandpa teach all day long.
Oh, and I forgot to mention. Grandma gave me her fancy pajamas that arrived in the mail (for her) the day before. They are glorious. 

Grandma is a curator of beautiful things. 

These are a few of her paintings:

 and the rest of the photos are snapshots of the living and dining room! This home is near unto being a temple- so peaceful, beautiful, and full of love.

grandma's floral couch for the win

The Allen clan shrine in the basement:

 I found some long lost family photos!

another definition of relationship. love you sis... warily. 

I still think my brother is the coolest.

go niners. boo. 

 and then, with the traditional honk of the horn and wave, I was off to SUPER-BOWL PARTY!

 I went to my good, new friend Bayley's house and had a ball.
Literally, Ben taught me how to play pool and I watched lots of football. Oh, and I ate good food and lots of chocolate. and jello, it's Mormon country.

This is team Dragon-Megan. It rhymes if you say it aloud with a Southern Alberta Dialect.

BEYONCE! D'sC REUNION! SINGLE LADIES!
POOOOWER SUUURGE

LOVE YOU BAYBAYBAY! 

This weekend was greater than great. School has come. Fare thee well.

Love,
MM