Good News

Good news all around.

First, I'm going home in just 2.5 weeks. I can't wait to see everyone!

Second, I weighed myself tonight. It was the lowest ever. Again. (And hello! It's night time! So it ought to be even lower tomorrow, right?!)

Third, church was great today. Great talks (including an awesome one from my roomie MEGAN!), great lesson by the Bishopric in the combined meeting. We all wrote down one or two goals we want to work on, sealed them in an envelope, and gave them to the Bishop. He's going to read them, and then meet with all of us in the future and see how we are doing on our goals. Bishop Allen is amazing, and I can totally feel the love he has for all of us in the ward.

Fourth, I have a boyfriend. Jonathan Knight. Jon Knight. Mr. Knight(ley), haha... I haven't said the word boyfriend in a year, and it sounds/feels good and funny at the same time. I'm so excited for the future adventures we'll have together. We already have so many ideas and plans! He's great, and I can't wait for everyone to meet/get to know him. :)

Low Ridah...

Good News:
Every day this week I weighed myself. Every day this week, the number on the scale gets lower. 3.5 pounds to go to get to a whole new round of 10s!

Happy

Today is a great day.

I'm so happy. With life, with family, with friends, with work, with everything!

(Can you tell that I have a date tomorrow ? Haha...)

Day 10: A Letter to Someone Who Has Caused You Pain

To the Boy in 2nd Grade Who Put a Tack on My Seat 15 years ago:

THAT caused me pain. I don't think I've ever moved so fast or jumped so high in my life.

-Molly

(I'm in such a good mood today, who can think seriously about pain from the past?)

Day 9: List Some of Your Favorite Blogs

My favorite blogs include all of the blogs to the left.

I also enjoy The Pioneer Woman. I would like her life.

And I blog-hop a lot. I like cooking/baking blogs, exercise blogs, home decoration, etc. There are so many talented people out there! I love getting new ideas from their ideas.

Day 8: A Photo of Me Taken Recently

Day 7: A Funny Youtube Video

Ok, I don't watch youtube. I think I've only seen 3 or 4 videos from there my whole life. So I'm skipping this post, and letting you know that:
Today I weighed my lowest so far in a long time. I was stuck at this one number for about 3 weeks, and I finally got past it! Whoowhee!

Day 6: What I Ate Today

Breakfast: toast and scrambled eggs, and some Simply Limeade (mmm, the few calories that I will drink, other than skim milk)
Snack: nectarine, and some Red Vines (I'd rather have licorice...)
Late Lunch/Early Dinner: Turkey and spinach sandwich, carrots, and a chocolate pudding
Evening Snack: Popcorn (probably a bit burned...I've lost my touch!)

Day 5: A Letter to My Crush

To my Past, Present, and Future Crushes,

You obviously made an impression on me. I think you're a babe! You are always willing to help others, and you always have a compliment on the tip of your tongue. You smile or wink when I walk by, which makes me just melt. You help me do the dishes after dinner and don't leave until everything is all cleaned up. You are outgoing, and you always make people around you feel good about themselves. You have goals and ambitions, and know what you want out of life. You are comfortable around kids and can easily entertain them. You are a well-rounded person, and enjoy a variety of activities, whether it be going to a museum or concert, or camping and 4-wheeling. You're always happy to help when I need some guidance or comfort or someone to lean on. You are a positive person, and you always look for the good or the silver lining in negative situations. You support my dreams and push me to be a better person. It takes me forever to get ready if I know I'm going to see you that day. I want to look good for you and I want to impress you. Now, if only you would notice...

Your crush,


Molly

Day 4: A Picture of Me Over 10 Years Old

Since I don't have a scanner, I am taking these pictures off of facebook. It works.

When I was still cute...

- a frog in "The Snow Queen" ballet
Family Picture

(taken exactly 10 years ago. Sneakers with jeans...what can I say?)

Day 3: My Favorite Movie(s)

Like my sister Hannah, I don't have just ONE favorite movie. So here are some of my top picks:

An Affair to Remember
Life is Beautiful
Leap Year
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
State Fair
Pride and Prejudice
Lord of the Rings trilogy
Gone With the Wind
Vertigo
Madagascar
The Bourne trilogy

Day 2: Everything That Happened in Your Day

- Bed at 1AM (that counts for today, right?)
-alarm goes off at 6:30AM, and I push snooze twice (not that I could fall back asleep or anything!)
-shower, get dressed
-straightened hair (that gets it's own bullet - it takes a while)
-eat a bowl of cereal while I watch Psych on Hulu and finish my makeup
-drive to Emma's house
-dance and read books with Marian and Chris while we wait for Emma to get home
-go to Ikea
-bought a couple of things (Ok, I know you want to know: duvet cover with shams, a set of kitchen towels, a spatula, measuring cups, and a glass bottle)
-raced home to change my outfit for work
-work 2-9
-made my bed (just to climb back into it)
-had a craving to make either a turkey sandwich or eggs. Decided to make some hard boiled eggs for breakfast in the morning
-checked out facebook, email, etc
-read some of the book that I'm working on
-in bed with lights out at 10:45

Day 1: Introducing Myself

My name is Molly. I am a 22 year old SWF. I was born in Portsmouth, NH and grew up in Dover/Somersworth, NH. I am the youngest of four kids. I have one brother, Mike, and two sisters, Hannah and Emma. I have 4 handsome nephews and 3 beautiful nieces.
I have been living and working in Provo, UT for the past four years. I am a secretary (official title: Front Desk Manager) for a college in the area. I like my job and the people I work with.
I like: playing with my nieces and nephews, going for drives, watching shows online, laying out, swimming, cooking/baking, working, reading, going to the library, shoes, church, playing games, singing in the choir, good friends, family, anything w/ chocolate, diet coke (I wish they still had it with lemon!), movies, traveling, service, music, dancing, learning new things
I don't care for: spiders, or bugs, or anything to do with creepy crawlers. And that probably sums it up.
So right now I'm just working, and thinking about going to night school this fall or spring. I have no idea what I want to do with my life! There are so many options. So working right now is just the best thing for me. Who knows where life will take me.

50 First Blogs

My sister Hannah is doing one of these these 50 entries every day on her blog, so I've decided to follow suit and do the same.

Day 1: Introduce yourself
Day 2: A bulleted list of everything that happened in your day
Day 3: Your favorite movie
Day 4: A photo of you taken over 10 years ago
Day 5: A letter to your crush
Day 6: A list of what you ate today
Day 7: A youtube video you find funny
Day 8: A photo of you taken recently
Day 9: List some of your favorite blogs
Day 10: A letter to a person who has caused you pain
Day 11: Share your favorite recipe(s)
Day 12: Self portrait
Day 13: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 14: A song from your childhood
Day 15: A letter to someone you wish you could meet
Day 16: Provide pictures of 5 celebrity crushes
Day 17: A photo that makes you sad
Day 18: Set or share a goal
Day 19: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 20: A letter to someone that changed your life
Day 21: Your favorite television program
Day 22: A photo that makes you happy
Day 23: Share one of your favorite tunes
Day 24: Time to face morph
Day 25: Someone you judged by their first impression
Day 26: Favorite books
Day 27: A talent of yours
Day 28: Favorite places to shop
Day 29: Your favorite color
Day 30: The friendliest person you knew for only 1 day
Day 31: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 32: A photo you took
Day 33: What you're craving right now
Day 34: Your favorite quote
Day 35: A letter to an ex
Day 36: Some hobbies of yours
Day 37: A song that you like to dance to
Day 38: A photo of your parents
Day 39: Zodiac sign and do you think it fits your personality
Day 40: A deceased person you wish you could talk to
Day 41: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 42: A bad habit you have
Day 43: A picture of your favorite place in the world
Day 44: Something that fascinates you and why
Day 45: A letter to yourself a year ago
Day 46: Photos of personal things in your life (pets, family, house, etc)
Day 47: Birthday wish list
Day 48: A photo of you right now
Day 49: Hopes, dreams, and plans for the next 365 days
Day 50: A letter to your reflection in the mirror

So tomorrow, I will introduce myself!

Awesome

So I've been reading on this website throughout the morning: 1000awesomethings.com

The author writes about the simplest, every day happenings that are pretty 'awesome'. He titles each post, then goes into more depth about each subject. And they are so true. Here are some (ok, many) examples: (Click on the line to read more)

#686 When you open your cell phone and there are a bunch of text messages waiting

#682 When your boss leaves early for the day

#588 Tossing garbage in the trash can from far away

#577 Looking at the clock and seeing that it’s 12:34

#464 When characters in movies visit a place you know

#452 Picking things up with your feet

#986 When you pull to a red light and the guy in front of you nudges up a bit so you can make a right turn

#962 Being the guy on the construction crew who gets to hold the Stop sign

#966 Living with someone who doesn’t mind killing spiders

#958 Being the first person into a really crowded movie theater and getting the prime seats

If you're ever bored at work or need some light reading or want a good laugh, go to the website.

I might just have to go buy the book, too.