Twelve Twelve Twelve

I thought I would commemorate that I have lived on all of the coolest dates of the century (and most popular wedding days). As well, it just so happened that I was one of the lucky few million who were born at the end of 1993 and most of 1994 who had the year be the grade in school that you finished. It's very handy when it comes to rememebering where I was in say, 2003. Oh, just keeping it real watching  School House Rock in Mrs. Johnson's 3rd grade class. See? Pure luck.

As a tribute, here's what was going on every technically memorable day of the last 12 years:

01/01/01

Well, it was almost January when this photo was taken. Here's my homemade Jessie costume that rocked the first grade.

2/2/02

The Olympics was the most exciting thing this year for sure! I was only 8, so I never went to any of the events, but I saw the torch, collected pins, and went downtown to see the festivus. My 2nd grade teacher volunteered throughout the month, so I thought that was the greatest thing ever. 

3/3/03

Barbie lunchbox, headband for the growing out of bangs, and an affinity for blue, it must be the third grade.

4/4/04

I cannot find any pictures of the 4th grade since I'm limited to what I have on Facebook, but 4th grade was hoppin' and my height increased.

5/5/05

5th grade beach party- and I thought I was the hottest thing in town in my pink skort, and when we went to Lagoon that day without a chaperone. I also remember Gwen Stefani's B.A.N.A.N.A.S. being the most popular song of the day.

6/6/06

(Screenshot from Facebook, ignore the floating arrow)

Around June of 2006, my close friends threw me the most exciting going away surprise party. They picked me up, took us to McDonald's to get our dinner, then there was a table set up on top of one of the pedestrian street overpasses. There was fancy plastic china and camping chairs, and I thought "Bucket list complete!". All through childhood I thought it was so cool to have a dinner party on top of one of those ever since I saw it for myself. After we cleaned up, we headed to Sear's and had our pictures taken. Above is just one gem out of the bunch. We then went to Calli's house and had fondue, they gave me gifts, and we swam in her pool. That was seriously one of the best days of my pre-teen life, because I felt so loved.

7/7/07

A year later, I had finished my first year of Canadian middle school in the land of Grade 7. I came back to Utah for the month of July, and this was taken during my brother Matt's missionary farewell. I remember this being the most popular day of the year for weddings!

8/8/08

So '08 was the year I was in 8th grade, but close to August of '08 I was starting the 9th grade, braces and all. I got my fresh new haircut, and I was ready to conquer my last year at Willow Park Junior High.

9/9/09

September of '09 was the beginning of high school. I started grade 10 at Central Memorial Middle School in the Drama program, but after three weeks I switched to my designated school. I now could have the greatest girl around by my locker buddy and also support my face being green and pose for this wicked picture before the Halloween dance. 

10/10/10

This year's date was one of my favorites, since October is my favorite month. I met this chick in the registration line of grade 11 and we've been partners in crime ever since. This photo was also taken before the Halloween dance and we raided her vintage jewelry collection and called ourselves Misc. and Ellaneous.  

11/11/11

This photo was taken a month before 11/11/11, but I remember trying to make a good wish that day. This photo was as close as I got, and was from my 18th hipster themed birthday party. What a night that was.

12/12/12

I thought I would pay tribute to the past 12 years with a good dose of Pop Art from Photobooth. 

This day, the most exciting thing is taking my American Heritage Final. Then it's roommate Christmas and more studying but finals end tomorrow!

Oh boy, the peace sign. My defense is that it's supposed to be a 12. 

Farewell easy days to remember, it's been a journey- I mean look, you've seen me come from bangs to no bangs,  and all twelve years of school. It's a big deal.

Love,

M1eg2an M1ari2e

Peace, and Blessin's

Though I am far from a dedicated blogger, I do love recording these moments. I also love being able to share the goodness I encounter in my life with you readers! With this holiday season all around me, I just feel the power of gratitude. I love the people I've had in my life for a while, and all my new friends that just bring light and joy into my life. I head home next week, having finished my very first semester of college, and it's hard to believe all the lovely and challenging adventures I have experienced these past four months! Again, I'm just so very grateful for where I've ended up. I know it's no mistake that I have been through these joys and met these people, and I've been through enough challenges to appreciate them. I've become so much happier and appreciative of what I have, and girl, shoot. I love life.

First of all, 

1. Was with the brightest beam of sunshine and friendship, Becky Vance.

2. Was at my now most favorite venue, Velour.

3. Saw THE Mindy Gledhill in concert, and it was a magical of magics Christmas special. She's such a talent, and a genuinely clever, honest, and beautiful human being.

This semester, I had the privilege (with a dose of begrudging) made it through the process of costuming 40 people in 1960 period costumes, and running 4 costume changes all in a 40 minute show with little budget! Phew, it took a lot of time and a lot of people, but it was such a worthwhile experience in the end. I've made great friends and have made a lot of connections that will really pay of. The 70+ hours well spent.

{Some views from the wings}

 My staff/greatest new pals!

 See? Beckshs you're the greatest!

I came home one day to the sweetest surprise from my padres! Flowers and chocolates, and note for finals well wishes. Oh, this made my whole week. 

Saturday night, I had to opportunity to spend time with my grandpa. He is so, so sweet and I wish I could've spent more time over there this semester.

So, this morning I bid adieu to Biology 100.

I treated myself to Guru's- my favorite local joint. I know the sausage looks disgusting, but I was actually delicious. Plus their hot chocolate, and I was out of the 7 am final funk. Go before 11 on weekdays and 1 pm on Saturdays and get the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast!

Tonight, we had our ward Christmas party, and it was very pleasant. Try putting a peppermint kiss, caramel kiss, and a mint kiss in your cocoa, and bam.

 Intense Christmas village.

And finally, shout out to some of the fabulous ladies I know!

:)

Happy December 10th!

Love,
Megan Marie

P.S. Happy birthday Raven. You have influenced my vocabulary more than you know.

Today

Wow, I realize how little I have posted this semester. I just got the blogger mobile app so maybe I'll post more shorter posts? We'll see.
Today was a Tuesday which means I wake up for Book of Mormon class that starts at 10. (And that is my earliest class this semester, I recommend it). Afterwards I got my favorite fruit and fruit dip from the vending machine and attempted to watch the devotional. I went to tap class (my last one since I'll miss Thursday). I've loved that class and now I know 4 tap dances. I stopped at Legend's Grille for lunch and saw many attractive athletes. I think I'll go there more often. I went to biology and then proceeded to take a BOM quiz. I hurried home and to my delight, I found flowers and chocolates that my parents sent me! Oh I just love those two. Tonight was my Charleston team, The Shoe Shiners, first performance of our routine at the Swing Kid's Club night. We performed well, and I enjoyed getting to know some more people! We perform again tomorrow night at the mall. I headed home and stopped for hot chocolate on the way. I found myself at my new friend's apartment afterwards, and stayed for aka while and loved chatting. We have plans to watch Spider-Man on Sunday. Now I'm going to sleep, and gearing up for a busy day tomorrow. That's my life today, I hope boredom was kept to a minimum for you readers!

Love,
MM

A Major Award

Thank you Katie Brooke for nominating me for a Liebster Award! It's meant for blogs with under 200 followers in order to help get your name out there. 

This is what you have to do:

- Give 11 things about yourself
- Answer the questions your nominator created
- Choose 11(ish) blogs to nominate 
- Create 11 questions or use the previous ones
- Let them know they've won!

About Me:
(But things you may not know)

1. I'm knock-kneed. It runs in the family. My modeling career was over before it started. 
2. I love eating oranges but I hate drinking orange juice.
3. I'm gluten-intolerant so therefore I can't remember the last time I ordered a sandwich from Subway and the like.
4. My first concert (that did not involve MoTab) was American Idols Live 2009. Kris Allen won that year, but Adam Lambert was the underscoring winner. Hardcore. 
5. My fear of clowns stems from Pee-Wee Herman's Big Adventure.
6. Before my ear surgery in 2011 that replaced my eardrum, I had to wear an earplug while swimming and had been to the ENT a million times.
7. I played softball for 6 years and always dreamed of the Olympics.
8. I'm still an avid American Girl fan and my goal is to work for them someday in product development.
9. I'm fluent in Calgarian.
10. I've seen every episode of Lizzie McGuire and Hilary Duff was a goddess to me until she got her veneers. 
11. When I was 6 my career aspiration was a food scooper at the Chinese place in Smith's grocery store. 

Questions from Katie:

If you could do anything and money was no matter, what would you do?

I would be able to travel and see my family and my friends whenever I wanted to! Aside from that travelling, I would love to visit all 50 states and every continent. Shopping would be fun, and Pinterest would be my new best friend. I would spend days reading and eating without a care in a world. I would always make sure to live in a house that I loved.

Favorite Holiday:

Christmas. It's pretty much a holiday that lasts for a month and ends in giving presents.

What goals do you have for the next year?

Find and pursue something I love and am passionate about. Also, keep and find the friends that help me be the best I can be, and I can just have fun with. 

Favorite Movie:

Honestly, every new movie I see becomes my favorite and now I've just amassed a huge amount of favorite movies. Just off the top of my head, I've always loved Forrest Gump, Elf, and for novelty's sake every Mary Kate and Ashley film. 

Who is your biggest role model?

My mom! She is so giving, loving and selfless. 

Who has made the biggest impact on who you are today?

My grandparents and my parents, the obvious choice. My grandparents have shown me who I should strive to be, and my parents have helped me in every way they can and I know I can always count on them. 

What makes you happy?

Currently? New nieces, warm and cozy winter nights, milkshakes, going home, and pretty dresses. 

Nominations: 

1. Melissa Jo
2. Taryn and Taylor
3. Keena Horton
4. Tiffanie
5. Christa


Have a lovely time! 

As Is

    I decided amongst hurrying about my to-do list that I would snap a few photos of my current environment. Nothing spruced up for a photo, just as is. College life, holla at cha.

 Birthday cards, sticky to do's

 I bought two new books this week, just for fun. What a relief it is! I've missed reading because I want to. (I do love my school books, you know learning and all, but a break is nice).

Plus I had to make use of the bookplates I got for my birthday!

Posed, yes. But this photo speaks truth!

It's hard to tell, but I bought the comfiest pair of leggings yesterday. (My roommate and I may have twinned it up. They were to good to pass by!)

Now this Saturday involved: 

-waking up at 8 am 

-Reaching my 25 hour in my service hours for my theater class. We are required ten, but I am the costume designer for a one act production that has 40 characters. I have been the definition of learning on the spot. I'm enjoying the creative theater-involved aspect of this opportunity, but it is exhausting!

-American Heritage midterm review session

-eating lots of these

- Satisfied my Cafe Rio craving and tried out Sub Zero ice cream. I recommend! 

-Voice lessons practicing

-more studying

-Enjoying our ridiculously awesome weather, I'm so grateful!

Happy Sunday everyone!

Love,

Megan Marie

19

If I was Adele I'd have an album by now.
I am eighteen, going on nineteen..
It does not have the same ring, does it?

Oh, my eighteenth year, I'll miss you. 

 I was Mary Poppins for a day.

 I loved and lost my very first car, Nina Devonte.

 I went on a perfect girl's weekend to Banff! ( and this photo has a story behind it).

 I did lots of choir singin'.

 Partook in the pop culture phenomenon called The Hunger Games.

 Went on another perfect girl's trip to Phoenix for spring break. It was glorious.

 Fulfilled my dream and went to San Francisco with the choir!

 Played a Barista in The Happiest Place on Earth.

Sidenote, Matt graduated from BYU!

 Did some Jazz singin'

 Graduated!

 Enjoyed my last months as a Canada dweller.

Including Stampeding with my sister!

Earned half of a laptop.

Hung out with some pretty cute children.

Stayed in our friend's cabin in Montana.

Started College!

(This photo was posed for my roommate's sister's birthday, but I'm just going to re-establish the celebration aspect of it!)

Thanks Mom, for doing all the work so I could have a day fully devoted to just celebrating me!

Love,
Megan Marie