Happy Birthday Sally!

Holla

Three words....God Bless America

Up North? No thanks

What the H is up with the phrase "Up North"? I can't tell you how many times I've heard this phrase in the past few months. When I first heard it I thought to myself, "Up North? That could be anywhere!" So I asked for some clarification. And apparently it means our "home" or "Kaysville/Farmington/Fruit Heights/Centerville/you get the drift. Now, these people who use the phrase frequently (maybe too frequently, if you ask me) are those who live "Down South". As in Provo/Cedar City/St. George/other weird named Southern parts of Utah. 

So basically, I think I've cracked this riddle. The only problem is, after figuring it out, I think I hate this phrase even more. "Up North" is so vague. It could mean so many things. Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or maybe even, I dunno... OH Canada! Wouldn't it be just as easy to say, "We're heading up to Farmington this weekend." Or "We're heading home to Kaysville this weekend." Who decided it was any easier to say, "We're heading up north this weekend." And then the other person is forced to say, "Oh, where up north?" And then you just end up telling them Kaysville or whatever. It's so stupid. In fact, it just prolongs a conversation with meaningless small-talk. 

Now I realize, I may be targeting a few of our blog followers. Because they do, in fact, use this phrase. Well, my friends, I intend to do no harm. I just simply want to point out the fact that this phrase is stupid... and I hate it. K, love ya, see ya, bye. 

Tenderly, 

Kate

P.S. If you say, "Up Narth" then maybe we could talk.

NBD

Yesterday we hung out with Ronnie Brewer....and it was awesome!

happy

So my blog pal Naomi, of the famous rockstar diaries had the wonderful idea to write down ten little things that make you happy. 

I have to say, just writing my own list, made me happy. It always helps to remember and recognize the little things in life that make life worth living.  Thanks Naomi, you're a good gal.

Here is my list...

1. waking up to my niece and nephews giggles

2. surprises

3. playing whiffle ball at the park

4. Elevensies - includes the people you love + favorite soda & snack 

5. my tv shows

6. sarcasm

7. baseball games on hot summer days

8. sister secrets

9. thinking about the day i get to see my best friend seth again

10. eating out + diet coke 

Now write your own if ya dig