Not such a good end to the week

So, my week started very luxury. And it was actually a pretty good week. Only one test, a few quizzes and one project! But, yesterday pretty much was the worst day I've had since......December. So, the Jazz wasted the Hornets the other night (clinching the NW division for 2 years in a row), and I fully anticipated them doing the same in Dallas. But, no. They got off to a rough start, but toward the end I thought they had it for sure. Deron hit a miraculous 3-pointer with like 6 seconds left to tie the game, and then the Mavs inbounded the ball and "satelitted" it down to Dirk the Jerk, who hit a wide open, game winning 3. UGH!!! I was so mad, especially at my beloved KK. You don't leave last years MVP open at the end of the game. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?? I'm not bitter or anything, I promise. The playoffs are sure to be a very emotionally unstable time for me. Anyway, this is what else is new....

We have been remodeling FOREVER. We got new carpet in the dining and living rooms this week. It's hard to tell, but it's like a floral pattern. It is very soft and cushiony and luxury. It seems like whenever you do some remodeling, it leads to something else. It never ends.
Jenn, here is a pic of our kitchen. It's just the same cabinets. But, they've been redone. Also, my mom said that I should've cleaned the kitchen before taking pictures, but I didn't want to. So, excuse the mess.

The sink isn't done. The cabinets are being made to go underneath. We're not Spanish Fork.
I just wanted to take a picture of my clean car. I took it to the car wash yesterday because the weather had been pretty yucky all week. Then, I wake up this morning and it had snowed last night!! WHAT?

This is a pic of my bathroom floor, I like it. Except for that it is really cold in the morning.
Here is my D&B. I just love this one, cause it's big and I can throw EVERYTHING in there.
And here is another one that I have been using. It's cute too, and has little ants on the fabric!

And here's Camille and I being awkward. I just liked this shirt that Jac got for her bday. Haha.

OK, since this whole post is totally random, I decided to add one more thing. I really just love the Mr. Clean magic erasers with the Febreeze. I have cleaned the entire basement this week!

My plans for the weekend:

-take my Plant Physiology test

-volunteer at a Dental clinic tomorrow morning

-Watch the Jazz dominate the Nuggets

-Study lots for Finals

I hope ya'll have a good weekend!

Happy Birthday Jacqueline!!!!

It's Jacqueline's 19th Birthday today!!!! We went up and stayed at the Grand America and had a very luxury time. Here is a list of 19 reasons to love Jacqueline:

1. Homeboy Industries?? haha.
2. Happy Birthday Barbie!
3. When Jac was young she ALWAYS had a baba. And she had the nappiest hair, and a bugger nose. At least she had a good personality! Haha.
4. Jac had a very froggy voice when she was younger.
5. When we were in high school we would always go out to my car for lunch and just be away from the drama for 45 minutes. (I did this by myslef until Jac was in high school, and it was nice to have a lunch buddy.)
6. Helen and Anna Nicole. classic.
7. Jac will always tell me when my hair looks too "Utah Valley".
8. We do a lot of luxury things together everyday.
9. I like to go up to Jac's room and just sit there and bug her.
10. We have seen Michael Buble in concert twice.
11. We totally have a secret language. (ex: S.N. S.F. S.E. etc.)
12. Jac can pretty much make you laugh in any given situation.
13. She has one of the best laughs ever.
14. She goes through life thinking she is a Disney Princess.
15. She LOVES Disneyland. Seriously.
16. She finally got the dog that she has wanted her whole life.
17. We go to college together.
18. She is a whole lot of fun to be around.
19. She's my best friend and I'm really going to miss her this summer!

Guess who I met???

So, last night for Jac's B-day we went to the CPK at the Gateway. And then we went to the movie theatre there and saw 21. It was pretty good, except for the lady that let her little kid run around the movie theatre with the light up shoes. Seriously people, don't take your baby to a movie and certainly don't let them walk around.

And then we were going down the escalator, it's around 10 pm and there's hardly anyone around. I see these 2 really tall guys walking out of CPK and headed in our direction. I takes me all of 3 seconds to realize that it's Morris Almond, who recently just called up to the Jazz from the D-league. So I tell Jac, Madison and Camille and they're like you should ask him to take a picture. I was like no, I don't want to bug him. But, they were like you'll regret it if you don't. So, I was like "Hi, I don't want to bug you or anything, but is it ok if I get a picture?" He was like, "We're nobody special, but yeah I'll take a picture." To which I responded "Yeah right, I saw you knock down that 3 the other night!" He was so humble and sweet and really down to earth. He was so nice and took a pic with me. He just kept saying he wasn't anyone special and I said thanks, and that he was great.

So, he definitely was really nice. I hope that the Jazz keep him around for awhile, because I think he is going to develop into a fantastic player. (If Jerry would let him off the bench more often.) So, thanks a lot Morris or Mo? Idk what to call him. You totally made my night.

He was soooo tall. And please disregard the fact that it was late and I had just come out of a movie theatre and look like a bum.

BEST NIGHT EVER!!!

So, I went to the game last night. It was luxury and amazing. Our seats were like 5 rows behind the Jazz. The fact that I totally don't know how to take good pictures is very evident. I need help. So, I should have had good pics, but this is what I wound up with.
Poor Ronnie B. It's probably really hard for him to sit and watch. But, he totally needs to get better for the playoffs. Also, he's a sharp dresser and that's luxury.
KK's brothers were there. They look a lot like KK.
Ok, so I know that the mascot is the Jazz Bear, but there was this little Jazz Cub sitting in the front row. I don't know why and it was a bit creepy.
I was so into the game I completely forgot to take pics when the Jazz were shooting down on my end. Oh well.
Yeah, I was so close.

So, anyway here our my thoughts/observations on the game:

-I totally locked eyes with Memo, CJ and Fesenko (who is goofy and watches the crowd most of the game). I was giving CJ the "you're amazing, keep up the good work" look. And to Memo the "you have a funny haircut, but you're the Money Man" look.

-Getting 4 Korver's for the price of 1 is very luxury. Definitely worth the expensive ticket. Thanks Daddy!

-Andrei's wife sits across from the bench and does some kinds of weird sign language to him during the game.

-There are a lot of posers that sit in the lower bowl. Come on, you live in Utah. Get over yourself.

-The Jazz defense in the 3rd was AWESOME.

-I was surprised at how low scoring the Spurs were. 64 points??? Are we sure we weren't playing Miami last night?

-Unfortunately I didn't hear Jerry drop any F bombs. But, my neighbor and an older lady a few rows away had some rather interesting things to say. Also, did you hear the guys yelling out "Parker's a pussy"? Innapropriate. They should have been boo-ing Manu "The Effing Flopper" Ginobili.

-Did anyone else hear the chants for MVP when Deron was shooting free-throws? Of course I joined in. I think a lot more people read BBJ than we think.

-I yelled out "GO CJ!!" when he came off the bench. I know he heard me and totally knocked down a 3-pointer.

-I was really worried when Deron went back to the locker room at the end of the 1st because right after one of the trainers came out and headed into the stands. I thought maybe he was trying to find Deron's wife cause something was wrong. But, everything was fine and Deron came back and did his thing the rest of the game.

-AK played really well last night. He was more than half way to a triple double.

-Matt missing 4 lay-ups in the 4th quarter, even in a blow-out, is unacceptable.

-Jerry should have pulled Matt and put CJ in a lot earlier.

-I'm really scared for the game in San Antonio now. It'll either be amazing or terrifying.

-BEST part of the night, I got to high-5 Deron, AK, and KK when they walked into the tunnel. That's luxury.

Overall, it was an awesome game. I really don't think I'll go again this year unless I can get 1st row tickets because not much could beat my seats from last night!!

I was thinking that this will probably be the last Jazz game I attend for like 5 years, not because I wouldn't love to go, but because I'll be in Dental school far away. That makes me sad. But, there's alway Christmas break. And at least it ended on a very high note. Good game boys, and thanks for not breaking my heart.

P.S. My mom and sister totally saw my Dad and I on t.v. That's luxury.

Senior Sluff Day

So, since I ended up staying up most of the night, and I still was nervous this morning, I decided to skip class today! I'm just at home studying for this dang test. And, this is the first day I've missed ALL semester. Pretty good, right? Plus, I'm a senior and am entitled to one day of freedom. I just wish I was doing something fun.

I hope all 3 of you (haha) have a wonderful weekend!! I know I will.....

In the middle of the night....

So, I just like to be up all hours of the night. Not really, but I'm such a nervous pervous (thank you Simpson's movie) about my biochem test tomorrow that I can't calm down enough to sleep. I think I have problems. Ugh. And, there is absolutely nothing to do during the middle of the night. Everyone is asleep. Boring. Anywhoo, there is a possibility of attending a certain Jazz game tomorrow. My dad can get me AMAZING tickets, but I'm almost afraid to go. They should win, but if they were to loose, I just don't know if I could handle it. But, the tix are like right behind the Jazz bench, so I could offer lots of encouragement. I just don't know what to do.

On another completely random tangent, I think that sometimes I would like to write more substantial things on my blog. I will try to do so this weekend. I need to let out my feelings!! Haha. No, I just want to blogosphere to know how I feel about some things.

ZTF tomorrow!!!!! (actually today, since it's 1 in the morning)

Update: Why does the time on my blog think that I'm on Pacific time. Oh yeah, because it is my brain sending messages that I SHOULD be in Cali and not in this forsaken land of snow.

Bleeding Love

So, I have been listening to Leona Lewis' 'Bleeding Love' over and over for the past few days. It takes a couple of times to get into it, but then seriously I can't stop listening. So, ya'll should check it out.

Also, no matter what anyone else says I KNOW that D. Will is a better PG than CP3. I really could go off on this for like an hour, but I'm sure that none of you even care. But, I just want you to be informed so that if anyone ever asks you who is better, all you need to say is "8>3". End of debate.

WTF!!!

You know when you have that pit in the bottom of your stomach and you're so anxious that you wake up in the middle of the night all panicked?? Well, that is so how I'm feeling right now. The Jazz lost yesterday in Minnesota (for the SECOND time). And, with 3 starters questionable for tonight due to injury and illness, I have a very bad feeling that things have taken a turn for the worse. I mean, IF they were to loose the next 3 games, and Denver happened to win their next 3, the Jazz could totally be out of the playoffs. Now, I have total faith that D. Will won't let this happen, but it is definitely a scary possibility.
And, if this craziness did happen, what would I do every night in April and May?? I mean really, I would have time to be bored and maybe study for the DAT (only the test that determines what I do for the rest of my life). So, for my sake, I beg you (yes, you Jazz boys) to PLEASE pull it together and play like the team I know you are. You have worked to hard to let it come down to this. I am totally free to come and give you a pep-talk. Just call me. But, whatever you do, please don't break my heart like your comrades did about 10 years ago. I just don't think I could handle it.
Thank you and good luck.

You now you have problems when....

You rearrange your church schedule to watch Jazz games!!! So the Jazz have a very RARE Sunday game vs. Minnesota at 1:30. It just so happens that I have church during that time. So, what's a girl to do?? Well, I went to church with a friend at 9:30 so that I could watch the game!! Oh, the things I'm willing to do for this team. They better win!

P.S. It totally snowed like a lot last night. And, it is STILL snowing. That is definitely unluxury.

Blah. Blah. Blah.

I wish that Spring would make up it's mind. The past few weeks have been pretty nice, weather wise. But, this last week has been yucky and cold. I just don't get the weather.
So, since I have been told that I don't update my blog enough, I will try and do a recap of the last week.

Since last Friday I have taken 3 HARD tests in Microbiology, Biochemistry and Plant Physiology. And, it turns out that I have ANOTHER Biochem test this upcoming week. Ugh. But, I did get the high, AGAIN, on my Micro test, so that is very luxury.

I switched my purse over to one of my 'fun' D&B's. I felt that it was appropriate for springtime. Now, if only the weather would cooperate.

I found out that they are opening a new dental school in Pomona, CA. Just over the hill from Whitter. This is very luxury because I could totally hang out with Chrissi for the 4 years I'm in school.

We have a love of awkward YouTube videos in our family, and I stumbled upon this little gem:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0J7TPJAuMU
It is soooo funny. It's long, but watch it through the end and you'll see why it's even funnier!

I am slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and within 3 short months I will be a college grad. That is luxury.

I am going to Cali again in a month, but just for the weekend. Peter, maybe you should call me, cause I'm pretty sure that there is governmental work that needs to be done in CA this particular weekend!!


And, did you honestly think I'd go through a whole post without mentioning my boys?? They played very well this week (after a heart-breaking loss to the LA Kobe's), and I expect them to have another good week. I still love that D. Will. He's so good, and CP3 has NOTHING on him. Don't get me started......

Luxury Easter

So, there was more luxuriousness this past weekend then I mentioned in my last post. As I said we went up to SLC to stay at the Grand America for Easter. It is always fun to go up there, and this time we even had a luxury kitchen in our room. So, obviously we did go to the game on Saturday night. We had tickets on the 11th row, but my pictures didn't turn out very well. The game was boring!! It seemed as if everyone was just wanting to get the game out of the way and get onto the party. Luckily, they beat the Sonics, or I imagine that Jerry might have a few words for the boys.
Anyway, on Sunday morning we went to 'Music and the Spoken Word' and then went back to the hotel and my parents made us a very nice Easter breakfast. Then we did a 'photoshoot'. For some reason this is a regular occurance with us. I don't know why. So, then Jac and I headed headed home, and did homework. All in all, I must say that it was a very nice weekend.

Maybe I should take a photography class.
Lil' Jon getting the 'supposedly' getting the crowd hyped. YEEEEAAAHHH!!

Kyle missed a technical FT. Unacceptable.

Our new Russian exchanged students.
Disregard whatever I am doing, look how much taller Camille is.
Gabby set up her own little table for breakfast. Note the new 'Katie Holmes' hair-do.
Padre and Madre making breakfast.
Taking pics in the bathroom. At least it was a marble bathroom.
Awkward. Don't worry, Gabby will get braces.
Ok, camera's really shouldn't have automatic timers.

The Pivotal of Luxury

So. On Saturday, my dad told us that we were going up to the SLC for Easter. The crew left, and Jac and I shortly followed. We got up to SLC around 4:30, and I told Jac we should cruise over to the Delta Center (yes, I know it is now the ESA) and see if anything was going on before the game. Sure enough, there were a few people standing over by the entrance to where the players drive in. So Jac and I parked and went over and asked them if any of the players had come. Carlos Boozer had come through just a minute before, but the security guard said that the others should be coming really soon. So, I was like, ok this could be good. But I didn't want to look like a crazy stalker or anything. So sure enough, the players start rolling through one by one.


Ronnie Price was nice and stopped to sign a card for this little boy. Interesting enough, he still had Sacramento Kings license plate surrounds.
Memo thought he was too cool for school. Whatever, I have the same car!
No wonder Jerry loves Harpring so much. A good old truck driving boy. No glitz or glamour.
CJ is really young! Like, younger than me! He stopped and was nice to sign for this kid.

And then my dreams came true! I got to meet KK!!! He was sooo cute. Even cuter in person than I thought he'd be. From what I remember I wished him a happy Bday and good luck at the game. He said 'Thank you'. And then Jac said, "This is my older sister, Danielle, and she is absolutely in love with you". Great. He smiled politely and said "Nice to meet you, Danielle". I'm sure I replied with something! Of course, Saturday morning I was up and running around studying and running errands, so I totally didn't even put any make-up on. Hence not actually taking a picture with my love. But, I did get a signed card, thanks to the kid that was there. All in all, it was a very luxury experience. I totally didn't want to invade any of their personal space, but the security guard assured me that people did this all of the time. So, I felt a little better about it.

Unfortunately, my favorite pic got erased off of the camera. It was Jarron Collins (the 'wonderful' Jazz back-up Center) getting DROPPED OFF by his wife in an old-school Escalade with the darkest tinted windows. Jarron, know one is that desperate for a picture of you. But, way to help out the environment by consolidating trips.

Jac was in charge of the recording. This isn't very long, but it is luxury.

Also, the D. Will was throwing a bday bash for a few players with Lil' Jon (YEEEAHHH!!) but, since none of my girl friends are 21 I couldn't go. Mainly because, given the track record of some of the players, it wouldn't exactly be the best decision to go by myself.

Also, we saw Donyell Marshall (a Sonics player) in the lobby at the Grand. I wanted to say something witty like 'Good luck tonight' but I didn't want to be annoying.

Happy Birthday Chrissi!!!!!

Please disregard the fact that neither of us are wearing makeup.

Today is my very luxury cousin Chrissi's birthday. Unfortunately she has the flu, so send some well-wishes her way. Here is a list of 10 reasons to love Chrissi:

1. She is very luxury, and is constantly in search of things that are luxury. (Notice the D&B's in the pic.)

2. She used to have this opal ring and when I was little I would always want to rub it on my lips because I thought it was lipstick. She would always let me, even though I was annoying.

3. She has great comedic timing. Ex: We are just watching this gentleman push his house across the road.

4. One of my favorite baby pics is of Chrissi and I at Mimi's on the patio where she wrapped a napkin over my hair.

5. She (and Don) produced some of the most adorable kids you'll ever see.

6. Chrissi and Don are just about the cutest, funniest married couple you'll meet.

7. She can pretty much always make you laugh.

8. She's a wonderful mother, wife and daughter.

9. She would do anything for anyone.

10. She's truly more like an older sister to me!

Happy Birthday!! I love you and hope you feel better soon!

Happy Birthday KK!!!

Happy 27th Birthday Kyle!! Hopefully your birthday luck will translate into a win tonight. Here is a list of 10 reasons to love Kyle:

1. He can shoot a 3 with the ball in his hands for .1 seconds.

2. He can actually make free-throws (a new concept for the Jazz)!

3. He was born in California.

4. He's a good, church-going boy.

5. He holds an annual coat drive for kids.

6. He gives back to the community.

7. He's just really cute.

8. He wants to be remembered as a good basketball player, and not just for his looks.

9. He wears knee-socks.

10. He's an all-around good guy and a wonderful addition to the team.

California Love

So, we are down here in LUXURY California. We are very much missing our favorite cousins Peter and Jenn Jenn, and the fancy girls, Savannah and Fiona. So we wanted to show you what we've been up to. The weather has been absolutely beautiful. We even got a little bit of a sunburn yesterday at Disneyland.

We got here really early Wednesday morning and our nice Uncle Peter picked us up from the airport. We spent the day spending money (it's something we're good at) and running errands with our extremely luxury cousin Chrissi and her kids. Then Jacqueline dressed up the 'Fancy Nancy's' the other night and took pictures. They are too cute! Gavin wanted to be a part of the photo shoot even though he wasn't completely dressed.

Yesterday we went to Disneyland all day! It was a lot of fun. It was kind of weird being there without all of the family, but we did a lot in 1 day. Unfortunately, we were disappointed in the Pineapple whip from the Tiki Hut. It wasn't all that it was hiped up to be.

Today, we got up early so Jacqueline could do the girl's hair 'fancy' for school. Then we went to Brea and went shopping and went to a very cute little French crepe restaurant. Now we're just chillaxing and are planning on doing some more shopping tonight. I will post about the remainder of our trip when we get home.

The pics aren't in order, because I just can't figure out how to do it!

On our way to Disneyland. I was up and ready to go at 6, but Jac didn't bother getting up till around 8:30. We FINALLY got there around 11.
Eating a Grown-up lunch (paying for yourself is kind of unluxury!). We like to coordinate our shirts with our eye colors.
Apparently I was a little nervous to go on Tower of Terror.
Just soakin' up some California sunshine.
Because 'CALIFORNIA' doesn't have a 'D' I did a 'L' for 'LUXURY'.

I think it is important to look luxury at 5 in the morning at the Airport. Unfortunately, Jacqueline doesn't feel the same way.
Gavin aspires to work at Homeboy Industries when he grows up. Haha.
Bronte is a Gothic Princess. But a very fancy one.
Pretty Haydan sitting in the garden.
Gavin just likese to be part of the action. Notice the 'hairdo.'

This is a little awkward.
I was under the impression that the submarines were really going to Hawaii. I was sorely disappointed when they didn't. And for the record, I like the old-school submarine voyage better.
Big Thunder Railroad was very exciting.

In the line of Indiana Jones it says that you aren't supposed to step on the diamonds, cause you will die. But, I like to break the rules. Note the Dooney & Bourke shoes.

Daylight Savings

I probably shouldn't admit this but, I didn't know it was time to change the clocks until about an hour ago when I realized that my alarm clock and phone clock weren't the same. I lost an hour of my day and didn't even know it. Sad.

Weekend Update

I apologize for the lack of blogging lately. Not only has school been busy, but the weather has been rather nice and so I have spent a lot of time cruising around in the Porsche. It is definitely one of my favorite past-times. I will make this a worthwhile blog because I am being threatened to do so, thanks Chrissi. Also, Jackie, I assure you that I am not dead.

So, what has the luxury life been like lately:

-Like I said, there have been many an afternoon ride in the Porshce listening to a mix-cd that I call "My jams." I have since been informed that it is no longer cool to say "jams." Whatever.

-My Boys have won 5 in a row, including a road win in Pheonix, and a blow-out last night against the Denver Thuggets (I personally love how A.I. and Melo wear matching headbands and arm sleeves.) Remember, points win games, but defense wins Championships. At this rate, we are right on track to take it all the way.

-I'm half-way through my last semester. That is very luxury.

-I saw 'The Other Bolyen Girl.' It was rather interesting. I don't think I would recommend going to see it at the theatre. Maybe, rent it from Blockbuster, maybe not.

-Jacqueline and I love to say 'Homeboy Industries' whenever we answer the phone with each other. I think I'm going to get Jac a Homeboy Industries shirt for her b-day next month.

-Ya'll should read Jac's blog as well. It is pretty funny. Last week she had the funny idea to talk into your iPod and pretend it is an iPhone. I thought it was hilarious.

-Without going into details, because it is a brain-dead experience, I will just say that I got my BMW back. I will however say this, DON'T BUY A BMW. You will have problems with it the second the warranty runs out and then you are screwed.

-We are now painting the house. It will be nice when it is done as the fumes are rather nausiating.

-Jac and I are going to CA on wednesday. We are very excited.

-I think I need Botox, just between my eyebrows. I have the inherited scowl from my Dad, and frowning so much gives me bad headaches sometimes.

-I love the T-mobile commercials with Charles Barkley and Dwayne Wade. Don't ask me why, I just think they are really funny.

-I really think that the Lakers have a good chance of winning the championship this year. While I love my Jazz, I think that Kobe is pretty unstoppable most times. And now with Gasol (besides the fact that he looks like a caveman), they are going to be a tough team to beat in the West.

-Also, I think Deron is THE BEST POINT GUARD in the league. Steve Nash is good, but he can't carry that team like he does. And CP3 is the media darling, and I just don't like it. Deron deserves much more National coverage than he does.

-I think I have Spring Fever. I can hardly concentrate in school anymore. All I want to do is be outside and__________. I don't think it's that hard to guess. Refer to above picture.

-I want to go see Semi-Pro. It looks funny. Let me know if any of you have seen it and liked it.

-I have been listening to 'The Sweet Escape' a lot lately. I think I forgot how fun it was.

-I still love KK, just in case any of you were wondering. Bad haircuts and all, he's just adorable.

-I'll try to post again before leaving for Cali, and I promise to take lots of pics while I'm there.

Homeboy Industries

I just love this boy more and more everyday. haha. How great is Kyle Korver?
http://www.nba.com/jazz/community/Be_a_Team_Player_Read.html
On his days off he goes to elementary schools and read to the children. That KK is such a giver. He also volunteers with 'Basketball Without Borders' during the off-season.

I guess we will go with a few songs of the 'week' since I've been such a slacker this week!
Listen to:
- Online, by Brad Paisley (it's really funny, I promise)
- I Only Wanna Be With You, by Hootie & the Blowfish (one of my all-time favs)

I will do a full report this weekend.