tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38555401421285426272024-02-19T04:19:18.859-06:00Suzy Q and MooreA lifestyle blogAmanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-50199114856651413522014-09-11T22:47:00.000-05:002014-09-11T22:47:12.748-05:0016 Month UpdateHappy 16 months to our sweet buddy! I can't believe how big of a difference just a few months can make. It seems like Xander went from baby to toddler overnight. He decided that he needed to leave Minnesota with a bang so he took his first steps days before we left to California. Ever since then it seems like he is starting to surprise us with a new trick every week.<br />
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<li>give "high fives," hugs, and kisses</li>
<li>take Mama and Dada's keys and pretend like he is unlocking the front door and he LOVES to press the panic button over an over again (I'm sure our neighbors love us for that)</li>
<li>play with animals, especially dogs, anytime he hears a dog barking he yells "dah!" over and over again</li>
<li>read his books</li>
<li>cuddle with his gray blankie and his froggy stuffed animal</li>
<li>push his cars around the kitchen</li>
<li>unload every drawer, cupboard, cabinet, etc.</li>
<li>push all the buttons on the remote to the TV</li>
<li>watch his favorite movie, UP</li>
<li>dance to any and all music no matter what kind or where we are (yes, that includes church hymns)</li>
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Xander is also maintaining his male model figure by growing a few inches in the last few months but only gaining one pound. I'm constantly asking him what his secret is since his favorite foods are french fries and ice cream but his lips are sealed. Happy 16 months buddy! We love you!<br />
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We had so much fun celebrating our sweet Alexander's 1st birthday this last weekend! My talented and amazingly creative friend Vanessa took some great "one year old" photos of our buddy and despite his somewhat grumpy attitude, we were able to get some great shots! I posted a few of my favorites below.</div>
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However, when he FINALLY tasted the frosting (it took about 2 or 3 minutes until he would even put it in his mouth) he loved it!</div>
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I love his blue eyes and pink lips in this one. And his bow tie. Okay really I just love everything about this.</div>
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It was a blast to capture some great memories of Xander. Go check out <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.sewcakemake.com/" target="_blank">Vanessa's blog</a><i>,</i></b></span> she does it all! </div>
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We were feeling spontaneous (and a little homesick) a few days ago so we decided to book a trip to Utah. Not only was it awesome to see family and friends but I forgot how many amazing, decently priced, restaurants are there! We basically ate out every meal. </div>
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Xander also had a great time meeting some new buds. Its been so cold in Minnesota that he really hasn't spent much time outside. He had a blast crawling all around my friend Kelly's backyard. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><br />
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Xander also went with Addie and Grayson to go visit the baby cows in Nephi. Again, Xander was way more interested in the grass and completely unamused by the calf. <br />
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Unfortunately, or I guess fortunately depending on who you talk to, The Professor had already left for Italy before we got to Utah. We did get to see "mah mama" for a few days before she headed out to meet him though. She claims she was super sad that we didn't get to spend much time together buuuuuuut I think she got over that pretty quickly.</div>
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I had all of these great intentions to make Xander an Easter basket for his first Easter, but then of course life happened. That's why I was so happy to find these darling felt baskets from <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a> yesterday! If you're in need of a creative, last minute basket idea go grab one of these guys. The best part? They're only $3.00 each!</div>
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First of all, I need to mention that our little buddy turned 11 months on the 9th. Everyone tells you that it goes by way too fast, and guess what, they're right! I'm excited to start making some plans for his first birthday. I remember right after he was born I was folding some of his 12-18 month clothes and thinking that it would be such a long time before he would ever fit into them. I can't believe that time has arrived, I feel like he was born yesterday.</div>
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How are all of your Easter plans coming along? When I was visiting my parents' house in December I came across some of my brother's baby clothes. For those of you who don't know, I lost my brother, Alex, some time ago. We named our Xander after him so it was really sweet and fun to dress him up in some of the outfits his uncle wore when he was his age. Also, my mom sewed this amazing little Easter outfit which makes it that much more special. I am so excited the the timing was perfect and Xander fit in it just in time.</div>
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I've been wanting to start blogging again for quite some time now but I have been having a hard time deciding where to start. It is so crazy to me to think how much has changed in the last two years. Blake graduated college and was offered an amazing job that moved us to a Minnesota. We are loving it here despite the horribly freezing, cold, and terribly long winters. Shortly after we moved to the Twin Cities I found out I was pregnant and almost a year ago our buddy, Alexander, was born.</div>
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My sweet friend Keri lost her husband last week in an accident. They are the darling couple in the picture to the left of Blake and I. Keri, I just want to let you know that we love you and we are thinking of you constantly! You and CJ are a great example to Blake and I. You guys always lived life to the fullest and were one of the funnest couples we have ever met. My heart goes out to you and we are continuously praying for you.<br />
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</div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-53632279880146223692011-11-19T16:55:00.000-06:002011-11-19T16:55:35.625-06:00The Next Chapter of LifeI'm feeling a little sentimental today. As many of you know, Blake Nordstrom flew out to good old Utah yesterday to announce the closing of our little Orem Nordstrom store. A lot of employees took it pretty hard and not necessarily because they are losing their jobs, but a family as well. Our little store was the 2nd smallest Nordstrom in the entire company which means we only have about 170 employees compared to the average 400 employees most other stores have. Therefore, we all got to know each other really well. <br />
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Lately, I've been struggling with the decision of whether or not to go back to school. I've been feeling like I'm in need of a new start, a new career path, or just something new. For months now I've toyed with the idea of being done with retail forever, having a more "meaningful career," and literally moving on. I never expected to work at Nordstrom after I graduated college and have been frustrated with the fact that I am still with the company despite the fact that I finished school in April. However, since the news broke yesterday, I can't help but feel like I'm losing all of my best friends and all of the sudden staying at the Nordstrom in Orem is the only job I want. I guess it just goes to show you never know a good thing until its gone.<br />
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Now I know this job has had its ups and downs and I've done my fair share of venting (especially in the last 5 months) but I really am sad to see this job come to a close. However, we all know that when one door closes another door opens. Shortly after our store closes in Orem the City Creek store in Salt Lake City is scheduled to open (the old Crossroads store). We have all been encouraged to apply for those positions if we wish to stay with the company. Until yesterday, I had never even given the new store a thought. I kept making up excuses for why I wouldn't want to work up there but in reality, I was just scared and intimidated to switch stores. <br />
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This whole thing has been a completely humbling experience for me. I truly feel like this is an answer to my ongoing prayers. I'm pretty sure that I have now decided not to go to school, but plan to apply and move to the new City Creek store and make a fresh start there. It wasn't exactly the career path I had planned on taking, but I know our prayers are answered in mysterious ways. Because of this store closing, I feel as if I am being forced into a situation that I normally would not have chosen. But I believe this situation is what is going to truly benefit me in the end. <br />
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The experiences and friendships this store gave me have changed my life. I'm without a doubt a more confident person and have loved the "home away from home" Nordstrom has given me. We literally fought like a family but had each other's backs as well. I know it sounds so cheesy and perhaps hard to understand how a retail department store can give that to you but its true, and I am forever grateful. <br />
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Well...on to bigger and better things I guess! Here's to the unknown! I'll keep you posted. Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-39431190256816031872011-10-19T21:26:00.000-05:002011-10-19T21:26:03.288-05:00Oh I'm sorry Sir...the beach is actually THAT way...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCT6cJsxZH_QHCkAsSrJ2MiJTfDfb7ow2OATpdgSlvscAsn5bRCIxtAWFofOBfR2vdnnLrCQ72Z6PyYBM_bhxcVi-K6zx4Q8JK-wu7oSy1VPuCLRhDy__JtlMeV0JpdfzLxjha4Ked8lKB/s1600/beach+car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCT6cJsxZH_QHCkAsSrJ2MiJTfDfb7ow2OATpdgSlvscAsn5bRCIxtAWFofOBfR2vdnnLrCQ72Z6PyYBM_bhxcVi-K6zx4Q8JK-wu7oSy1VPuCLRhDy__JtlMeV0JpdfzLxjha4Ked8lKB/s400/beach+car.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now this isn't something you see everyday...in Utah...in October...at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. My question is, where does he think he's going to use that surf board...in Utah...in October...at Bed, Bath, and Beyond? 'Tis a mystery.</div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-56833301361219137642011-10-06T18:32:00.000-05:002011-10-06T18:32:18.463-05:00The Catch-Up Post<div style="text-align: center;">Okay its obviously been awhile since I've been a part of the blogging world, or at least part of the "publishing" blogging world. Little did you all know, I've still been stalking all your sites so ha! Anywho, I've been avoiding this dreaded post because so much has happened since I last blogged and I don't even know where to start. Here goes nothing...</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">June</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I officially graduated. Like for real. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44dL9epDJCL7PBlAY4cT3v3P8il0MuHYTGxAmqJosvcVOBts35sZEn207amaLJ-aNjEU_YZ_JDyQLtA2avFrSWBEh7sbCh9zph9aUnUoEwW7gD63yzD-6NXRs62ySpt116OhakmcnpHxz/s320/IMG_1998.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">As you can see this picture was taken before the 2nd half...</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Apparently we've had a super exciting summer...Hey lay off! We really did! </span>And I was finally able to get that dreaded catch up post out of the way. Phew!Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-21376991978710207602011-05-07T21:21:00.001-05:002011-05-08T14:50:48.506-05:00I Think My Sister's Kids are Destined for Greatness...<div style="background-color: white; color: orange; text-align: center;">...I only hope my future prosperity can compete. Some of you may recall about two years ago when I posted the "Everyday in the world video.." Just in case you forgot, here it is again...</div><div style="background-color: white; color: orange; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_714110789"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: orange; text-align: center;">Although Thing Two happened to be in the background during Thing One's ground breaking performance, it seems she's developed quite a knack for the lime light...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="color: orange; text-align: center;">Dramatic much? I love these kids. </div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;">I do not, however, love my annoying camera voice. <br />
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Oh and PS, Thing One has still got it. I over heard him singing "Just gonna stand there and watch me burn, well thats alright because I love the way it hurts..." <br />
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Um yes, that song IS indeed sung by Eminem and Rihanna.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-83867382221416271542011-04-10T22:19:00.002-05:002011-04-10T22:19:52.975-05:00Meet Tracy<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gtkU2ch0sRI" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-10836667727144373532010-12-17T22:52:00.001-06:002010-12-17T22:53:36.436-06:00Movin' On<span style="color: purple;">There has only been one thing standing between me and graduation for the last two days. The dreaded <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>Statistics Final</strong></span>. I could've taken it Wednesday morning or night, but felt that I needed to prepare more. So I did. Then came Thursday. And then Thursday night, and all of the sudden it was 5pm on Friday night and that big awful thing was still lurking over my head. I finally took a deep breath and found myself in the testing center <span style="color: orange;">(against my will, okay, not really, but kind of)</span> and conquered that thing. It wasn't so bad minus the fact that I was in there for <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>2 and 1/2</strong></span> hours and I had to wait in line an hour prior to that to take a test I never wanted to take in the first place <span style="color: orange;">(who knew there were so many procrastinators like myself? At least I was in good company).</span> I also feel the need to mention that I spent the most time studying for this test and got the lowest score out of all my finals on it. Go figure. The score still ended up being decent and most importantly, <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>I'M DONE!</strong></span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">It's a bitter sweet feeling to be done at the <strong><span style="color: blue;">Y</span></strong>. I remember only months ago when I couldn't wait to be done with flip flops in the snow, no parking spaces, weekly campus shutdown for devotional, 2 week engagements, egotistical religion professors, and Bush supporters <span style="color: orange;">(JK</span><span style="color: orange;">).</span> However, as I was picking out my very own<strong><span style="color: blue;"> "Y"</span></strong> sweatshirt yesterday <span style="color: orange;">(I figured I needed at least 1 before I graduated)</span> I all of the sudden became nostalgic and almost <span style="color: orange;">(emphasis on almost)</span> wished I had at least one more semester left. I mean I didn't even get to say goodbye! Now all I can think about is how much I am going to miss all of those crazy and unique things about <strong><span style="color: blue;">BYU</span></strong>. I mean, do you really think at the U <span style="color: orange;">(bleh)</span> FHE groups stand outside the testing center to give you hot chocolate, sing hymns, and congratulate you on completing midterms? I don't think so...</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Yes <strong><span style="color: blue;">BYU</span></strong>, you've been good to me. And you shall be missed. However, I'm excited to see what life has to offer me next. I don't know what, when, or where that will be but I know good things are to come. And here's the thing...If I ever miss you too much, I can come visit my husband. He'll be there at least another year :)</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tjSAG30GJ6M/TQw93OqDPeI/AAAAAAAAAoU/-vELhjvOs-U/s1600/brigham.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tjSAG30GJ6M/TQw93OqDPeI/AAAAAAAAAoU/-vELhjvOs-U/s320/brigham.gif" width="318" /></a></div><span style="color: purple;">Peace out Brig. Thanks for developing such a find institution. You da bomb.</span>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-59436022963557260812010-12-07T22:26:00.002-06:002010-12-07T22:35:12.767-06:00I'm Having a Good One...<div style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">Yes, that's right. I'm having a great week. It's my last week of classes<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><u style="background-color: white;"><b>EVER</b></u> at the Y which I never imagined would feel so good (or would ever happen for that matter). I can't believe I am finally leaving BYU. I really thought I might be here until I'm 30. I think Fred did too. But alas I am leaving with a BS in Public Health this December <b style="color: orange;">(applause)</b>. I don't, however, get to walk until April once I finish my internship. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">Which works as a nice transition to the second part of my great week. I got an internship today <b style="color: orange;">(applause again)</b>! I will be interning for the Office of Domestic and Sexual Violence at the State Capitol building in Salt Lake City. Primarily, I will be part of the committee working on bills to present while congress is in session (I hope I'm explaining everything correctly, I'm learning). You might see me in the newspaper with my poster yelling things such as, "No excuse for Child Abuse!" Just kidding. But I do actually get to attend meetings at the capitol building and be vocal about our subject. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="background-color: white;">Now if I could just figure out which light bulb(s) went out on my strand of Christmas Tree lights I'll really be in business. Who was the genius that decided to make all the lights on a strand go out when only one is malfunctioning? I think I will have a word with them in the next life. </span></div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-23878552197553416352010-11-30T15:05:00.001-06:002010-12-07T22:04:05.855-06:00We Got Married!<div style="color: orange;">Shocking I know, since I haven't posted anything since we got engaged. The engagement post came about a month late so I only felt it appropriate to blog about my wedding late as well. </div><div style="color: orange;"><br />
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<div style="color: orange;">That pretty much sums it up! Thanks to Dan Hixson for taking such great pictures of our amazing day!</div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-78812944835014135582010-05-19T23:03:00.001-05:002010-05-19T23:06:55.474-05:00The Long Awaited "Engagement" Post<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-family: lucida grande;">It's true, I'm engaged! I've been meaning to blog about the big event for quite some time but I didn't want to take away from the Golf Post that I had so carefully prepared that very day. Like Neesh said, it was your typical Cinco de Mayo until someone decided to propose <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >(no complaints here)</span>! Blake pulled the classic fake out. You know the, "Oh the ring isn't ready," or the, "I'm so scared to talk to your Dad," even though he'd already talked to him. Me, being the naive, trusting, and completely patient <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">(ha)</span></span> person that I am, believed him. </span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-family: lucida grande;">
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<br />So, Wednesday night I went to dinner with some friends while Mr. Moore was supposedly at work. I was pleasantly surprised when he got off work early <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >(pretend work that is)</span> and again, I wasn't even the slightest bit suspicious. We stopped at our friends' house to wish him a happy birthday but we were only there for about 30 minutes because Blake said he needed to hurry and get up to Sandy before it was too late <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >(he was scheduled to have surgery the next day)</span>. So upon driving home to the apartment he randomly changed his mind and said that he wanted to go up to "our spot" <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >(ya whatever, we're cheesy, we have a spot we always drive to)</span>. While driving up to "the spot" Blake randomly gets this phone call and tells me that its just work. 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<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: lucida grande;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Finally, we park and we're listening to my personal favorite FM100's <i>Love Songs After Dark</i> <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >(yeah I may be a tween but I'm also a sucker for those 80's and 90's love songs)</span> and Blake turns up the radio stating, "I have a feeling this next song is going to be good." All of the sudden his voice comes on the radio. I just sit there and stare at him only half believing that the guy on the radio is my boyfriend and the Amanda he is talking about is actually me. I felt semi-famous for .5 seconds. It was the perfect proposal! </span><b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></p> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-family: lucida grande;">
<br />Oh PS, the "work" phone call was actually the DJ from the radio station telling Blake that his song was next...that's how he knew the next song was going to be good...sneaky sneaky!</span>
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<br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: lucida grande;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKXka6HxILGhXpS5PcRNj6DTBBtCi3af5eMLKgD5L4Xw030Gk0PbudM8Jfho5HBw9mjHr70dS1EMVXhFQZhxvo80uf3NoNs1B7Hq0h-FvS530a_bIdLj5SIykihg9j0AjAQLELEaciCHP/s1600/engagement.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKXka6HxILGhXpS5PcRNj6DTBBtCi3af5eMLKgD5L4Xw030Gk0PbudM8Jfho5HBw9mjHr70dS1EMVXhFQZhxvo80uf3NoNs1B7Hq0h-FvS530a_bIdLj5SIykihg9j0AjAQLELEaciCHP/s400/engagement.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473195005420237522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">The Spot</span></span>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaP_dXXnFB6or5XG4Rk0OXYdZNrX2GeAosOZgszLlQreelckVU9w7uVN_3W6KWLjphj-zPsVFtgEEevsTX5bjJ5yP0cOzkJPVZQ7WMgTc1DhtxqT16IbErl21HkzcV9i0QxGyj9CEaYOYL/s1600/The+basket+of+goodies.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaP_dXXnFB6or5XG4Rk0OXYdZNrX2GeAosOZgszLlQreelckVU9w7uVN_3W6KWLjphj-zPsVFtgEEevsTX5bjJ5yP0cOzkJPVZQ7WMgTc1DhtxqT16IbErl21HkzcV9i0QxGyj9CEaYOYL/s400/The+basket+of+goodies.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473195019105096834" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The basket full of chocolate </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:85%;" >
<br />(the real way to a girl's heart, or at least mine)</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">
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<br /></span></span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIaLtpBF3hJPGa0iFQCQQTVtilWxx0gtKI-qZ8fGXcOJjUJP96C8Z0xGaIxJuSGGfJlmEXXwrkGkgqJLjgnKX0p14D11djEilwgcg0sRZd-OVMsfy8xSnqpTHXhtYxmhOln8XmwVZfW-f/s1600/Engagement+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIaLtpBF3hJPGa0iFQCQQTVtilWxx0gtKI-qZ8fGXcOJjUJP96C8Z0xGaIxJuSGGfJlmEXXwrkGkgqJLjgnKX0p14D11djEilwgcg0sRZd-OVMsfy8xSnqpTHXhtYxmhOln8XmwVZfW-f/s400/Engagement+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473195012539989906" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">The photo shoot with Neesh
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<br /></span></span></span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3B28JTq1JaKR1Y4BNutGesK8gJhqhzotmM1Eb9X2tVE9yyFyP6Hd1pN4Xhbfn_l9MLrSBBbZnWaq2qvs1p1RBT42obJGjW4ZoHQqjRW2tMIJNWJ68TY6_wEUO-D-1I43UMgWBwhjrDgP/s1600/crazy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3B28JTq1JaKR1Y4BNutGesK8gJhqhzotmM1Eb9X2tVE9yyFyP6Hd1pN4Xhbfn_l9MLrSBBbZnWaq2qvs1p1RBT42obJGjW4ZoHQqjRW2tMIJNWJ68TY6_wEUO-D-1I43UMgWBwhjrDgP/s400/crazy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473196994636369746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Okay, I may have been a little <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic;">too </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">excited</span></span></span></span>
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-family: lucida grande;font-family:georgia;" >The date is September 18th <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:85%;" >(was originally the 17th but we pushed it back a day to accommodate weekend wedding travelers)</span>, and hopefully we will see you all there!!! Abby informed me that she has to "wash her hair that weekend" so her spot is available for anyone who would like to take it...</span></div></div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-84709298977117867042010-05-05T11:44:00.000-05:002010-05-05T15:04:16.562-05:00Move Over Bagger Vance...<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Okay I have to be honest. I don't even really know who Bagger Vance is but I couldn't think of a creative title and I knew he is a "golf related" subject. Soooo...yaaa... And now I just revealed my lack of creativity. Awesome.<br /><br />Anywho, now for the real reason I brought you here <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(haha Abby)</span></span>... I had my first official golf game on Monday! The big sis informed me that this mentally aged me at least 20 years <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:78%;" >(I think she may just be suffering from middle child syndrome, she's delusional)</span> but I figure 40 is the new 20 anyway. Just ask Jennifer Aniston. I've taken a few lessons and hit a few balls at the driving range but I've never actually played on a course.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyfWOkVXvNqWbWn_UIsaItPZizFbB0LZxl3xE92FkUJTz61pzP7_kCIYsbcjLAGATV2rrfDS8KFEC24NHagMCsaNhsz76VfC-GiKi0xbVoYgBinLQYE20YdneSJCT-9fLcBklZYXeZPT5/s1600/IMG_1255.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyfWOkVXvNqWbWn_UIsaItPZizFbB0LZxl3xE92FkUJTz61pzP7_kCIYsbcjLAGATV2rrfDS8KFEC24NHagMCsaNhsz76VfC-GiKi0xbVoYgBinLQYE20YdneSJCT-9fLcBklZYXeZPT5/s400/IMG_1255.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467873187124708946" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">As you can see we went up to the Homestead to play. It was still pretty cold <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:78%;" >(Utah Spring)</span> so I convinced Blake to let me take the blanket that was sitting in his car. I think he was worried about what it might do to his "image" but we were the only ones on the course anyway so luckily no one saw.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6waDv0UVkBOWUw9Uv3HtLoA0QbZpEjQP5fiLKfyLKJXe5fbbnuXrU9qzUL5X9hd4yj_EsUXD2fQfPeCH-sFI93L55l0n1V8yUCTl8oaBVxdgRZyNavw3FzUF1AKGbvfyi8XjPBI-cary/s1600/IMG_1270.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6waDv0UVkBOWUw9Uv3HtLoA0QbZpEjQP5fiLKfyLKJXe5fbbnuXrU9qzUL5X9hd4yj_EsUXD2fQfPeCH-sFI93L55l0n1V8yUCTl8oaBVxdgRZyNavw3FzUF1AKGbvfyi8XjPBI-cary/s400/IMG_1270.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467874370664064146" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">My first shot of the day was great. Unfortunately, I don't think any other swing was quite up to par <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(pun totally intended)</span></span> the remainder of the holes. Not even this one...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UXKkJfpDpsczn4hetrVMeQQ1714Ef8dD-amG2e09b2nkBx1RLY4kpyigqZKbnyaPIltY3SQ7wLW4IU8UfsIbu13l4g9Mqm6OO5Abamp-J7RQWkqkvhlNPnOo73snDYf1WLL4kz_mdqSl/s1600/IMG_1254.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UXKkJfpDpsczn4hetrVMeQQ1714Ef8dD-amG2e09b2nkBx1RLY4kpyigqZKbnyaPIltY3SQ7wLW4IU8UfsIbu13l4g9Mqm6OO5Abamp-J7RQWkqkvhlNPnOo73snDYf1WLL4kz_mdqSl/s400/IMG_1254.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467875117582870002" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">This was a quick photo op after Blake's awesome put. PS Check out his short sleeve shirt and shorts. Even though he would never admit it he was glad I brought that blanket..</span><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGqxhmhu5yDloDoc5IuTRGGfsSQWRQRoh2IVf5eFqY06zSm7P2i6Xng9xRUM20u26By42dIgheWnncTOJ59oqboQZjQAyAyPlCLz1XZfNmpITTx4PBa2v4i5w1AC6MKS6te7hqoYlEsfW/s1600/IMG_1257.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGqxhmhu5yDloDoc5IuTRGGfsSQWRQRoh2IVf5eFqY06zSm7P2i6Xng9xRUM20u26By42dIgheWnncTOJ59oqboQZjQAyAyPlCLz1XZfNmpITTx4PBa2v4i5w1AC6MKS6te7hqoYlEsfW/s400/IMG_1257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467875919187571554" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Mal and Adam came along too. It was fun to have them there, plus Mal didn't really know what she was doing either so we were amateurs together. <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(Ignore Blake trying to be Tiger Woods in the background)</span></span>.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Despite the fact that I had to wake up at 8AM and the 43 degree temps it was really fun. It may just be a new hobby of mine. 40 or not here I come!</span><br /></div></div></div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-91861991344818430402010-04-13T00:54:00.000-05:002010-04-13T01:34:00.730-05:00A Wildcat Detour<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYIeEAjVIAjhuxQHm77WtUCxrCohcr8HSumMCyE0UoyIr1MLBQZvwqmRp_NVo7nfyRk6NlPTPUpmYt1m0fXbf3E23CDUnIaFUcFCMIM5E-95RdA6l05Bk5CcoZxM5knrSW0YLGtAaOJnl/s1600/IMG_1203.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYIeEAjVIAjhuxQHm77WtUCxrCohcr8HSumMCyE0UoyIr1MLBQZvwqmRp_NVo7nfyRk6NlPTPUpmYt1m0fXbf3E23CDUnIaFUcFCMIM5E-95RdA6l05Bk5CcoZxM5knrSW0YLGtAaOJnl/s400/IMG_1203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459501975956984642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Friday night Blake and I were meeting up with some friends who live in Salt Lake. On our way we just happened to pass none other than</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >East High School</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">! For all of you non High School Musical fans out there </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >(shame on you!)</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;"> East High is the school where all of the High School Musical movies were filmed. Naturally, I was dying to stop. However, I played it cool for a second... The convo went something like this.</span>..</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Blake: You want to go take pictures?</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><br />Amanda: Nah. It's okay, we're up here a lot. Plus, I'm not that nuts (starts biting nails)</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><br />Blake: You sure? We have time? You know you're dying to stop...</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /><br />Amanda: Okay if you insist. (Little did he know I was about to burst from excitement. I guess I am that nuts)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CQ1mWxa4tHEMk0cICG75hhL3HRD8xxMbBIObJlIq3uLQQMFW3YB6f6jvx4onpPxwUGPB9rrAgeVnhVrlVovjyHQszO_3s1vkw5YSRKqyRSA66kEX43j4WMk5pV-chvXpBFPc6GBN4APM/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CQ1mWxa4tHEMk0cICG75hhL3HRD8xxMbBIObJlIq3uLQQMFW3YB6f6jvx4onpPxwUGPB9rrAgeVnhVrlVovjyHQszO_3s1vkw5YSRKqyRSA66kEX43j4WMk5pV-chvXpBFPc6GBN4APM/s400/IMG_1202.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459502170158317122" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">"E" for East! <span style="font-size:85%;">(I think Zac probably sat here)</span><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguovNyaV0yrod7-PyLsoFxW1PU33FH7dLXwIIeaBa-6h1E1Re8cHLVNORAaMf-ltSDjDk-ADqIiut1KK0yUPU0rXKFBZ0VYZ5seEwKL2WGo1SDvq5EgzvgrjZL_41HvlgaY9dEBIn9OfUJ/s1600/IMG_1209.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguovNyaV0yrod7-PyLsoFxW1PU33FH7dLXwIIeaBa-6h1E1Re8cHLVNORAaMf-ltSDjDk-ADqIiut1KK0yUPU0rXKFBZ0VYZ5seEwKL2WGo1SDvq5EgzvgrjZL_41HvlgaY9dEBIn9OfUJ/s400/IMG_1209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459501605824573202" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">As you can see Blake was SO excited to be at East. "E" can also be for Efron!<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFy3pJToDbbjzRx7imRlmCNYpjS_F1yxnOXreqcS9xUSxl8L8ElH0NanRWECkPSxzfEijSIUuk0WzzZPBFAoTY1ZuE-hNfAKdKvclkPU_2CUAiRIhirdSHgRVyDKYFrDIOn9dt8hyoxn8/s1600/IMG_1206.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFy3pJToDbbjzRx7imRlmCNYpjS_F1yxnOXreqcS9xUSxl8L8ElH0NanRWECkPSxzfEijSIUuk0WzzZPBFAoTY1ZuE-hNfAKdKvclkPU_2CUAiRIhirdSHgRVyDKYFrDIOn9dt8hyoxn8/s400/IMG_1206.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459501319751748226" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Okay. So I'm kinda lame. But whatever. This made my weekend!</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></div></div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-85139770771087468722010-03-15T15:27:00.000-05:002010-03-15T15:46:42.970-05:00Oof. They Found Me. And Then They Proceeded to Get to Know Me.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Apparently the ward wanted to get to know me better. This is how it turned out.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e3ArVXYEhoUgKLJRB95_z_6tsYIrORwKId-1VVLDono0zcavLXRct7FR6dhe6UQXlTisOyKixLWTLBoDJOneEB_EFyFU9QCOWO_-8ucCSuRmvfVqoi2aSIs3abjcKVPKVWYydqu89BmK/s1600-h/scan0001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e3ArVXYEhoUgKLJRB95_z_6tsYIrORwKId-1VVLDono0zcavLXRct7FR6dhe6UQXlTisOyKixLWTLBoDJOneEB_EFyFU9QCOWO_-8ucCSuRmvfVqoi2aSIs3abjcKVPKVWYydqu89BmK/s400/scan0001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448960846493143890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">After sacrament I got plenty of comments such as,<br />"Your answers were so creative!"<br />"I loved your clever responses!"<br />or my personal favorite..<br />"Can you really not tell *Blake and Adam apart?!"<br />Little did they all know I was just being honest.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">*Blake= "The boy." He's a twin. They look the same. I'm often asked, "How can you tell them apart?" I simply answer, "I can't," which is usually followed by an awkward stare.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:78%;">For Chelsey, I'm having breakfast with the President tomorrow at noon if you wish to join me. Oh and by the way I solved world hunger and won the noble peace prize. And I'm dating a boy. </span></span></span><br /></div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-44208358901615346682010-03-04T10:11:00.000-06:002010-03-04T19:06:59.669-06:00A Lesson on Procrastination<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">I was 15 minutes early to class today. Normally, this would be quite the accomplishment. Today, it was not. I have a group and we have a project. I was in charge of a portion of that project. It was due today. I found out my assignment and the completion date about 2 weeks ago. So what did I do? Well quite simply I didn't worry about it until late last night. At this point, I was hanging out with "the boy." I complained to "the boy" about my project. Finally, after much stress and anxiety I resorted to waking up early this morning. Naturally, I slept terribly since there was a looming dark cloud above me entitled "Grant Proposal." I woke up at 7am. Hit the snooze button until 7:45am. I pulled out my assignment. I did it. It took ten minutes. Ten minutes is all. Seriously, that is all it took. So I actually had time to eat breakfast, make my bed, and do laundry this morning. I was fifteen minutes early to class. Moral of the story? Find out how long the event procrastinating will take. Then at least you can sleep in an extra half hour.</span></span><br /></div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-20615211543055281872010-03-01T01:13:00.000-06:002010-03-01T01:27:06.492-06:00Question...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/gallery/7of07/zac_efron.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/gallery/7of07/zac_efron.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >Will somebody please tell me why<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" > he</span>. . .</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8-FOk53uBIHO2KX7Ngg0gbNArl-Cml2X8NM5iIn6oYwmjz4j4J1Cu0j7DgkUgiZx7d7IzXe_NSwUnGF-HhrQGjvG3eArsnbsNHLhNFBI4wTs23p9bVSIcaSpcwDnxU0yeuwxENVWtP_J/s1600-h/vanessa+hudgens.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8-FOk53uBIHO2KX7Ngg0gbNArl-Cml2X8NM5iIn6oYwmjz4j4J1Cu0j7DgkUgiZx7d7IzXe_NSwUnGF-HhrQGjvG3eArsnbsNHLhNFBI4wTs23p9bVSIcaSpcwDnxU0yeuwxENVWtP_J/s400/vanessa+hudgens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443561095620320226" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >Is still dating <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:78%;" >her</span>. . .</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" >(Woof)</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dueHb01ffS67VXvQ7m6dLnf9tJQLBE6Y_nCuisoiHyaclJ9-ft6ZlxuzJ1uVbUZYm9r37kgnd5GzcXYhvFCNz3cQORdv6xKilpc9wapLxOerOFoFGEK8oqbDInHK58Q1lv7a3qynkuER/s1600-h/shoes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dueHb01ffS67VXvQ7m6dLnf9tJQLBE6Y_nCuisoiHyaclJ9-ft6ZlxuzJ1uVbUZYm9r37kgnd5GzcXYhvFCNz3cQORdv6xKilpc9wapLxOerOFoFGEK8oqbDInHK58Q1lv7a3qynkuER/s400/shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443561268588367698" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >And not <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:180%;" >her</span>??</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Disclaimer: Some objects pictured here are not as big as they appear </span></span><span style="font-size:78%;">(ahem..feet)</span>.</span><br /></div>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-68245526316362866922010-02-01T15:30:00.000-06:002010-02-03T02:18:04.496-06:00Adam<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyIOKCwyL9jLTsigxiuwnT6Mto8N9Px0g4Chq_vwatq8eQUrnSEC_NZKyOPgY8jAYCODyCzbmKwJn294olpFPUqPEvPeyev35hOSDevsgoJ2zOmrAPgkTVxdfgzDR6cGPi7efa0Mfjlst/s1600-h/adaos_one-sheet-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyIOKCwyL9jLTsigxiuwnT6Mto8N9Px0g4Chq_vwatq8eQUrnSEC_NZKyOPgY8jAYCODyCzbmKwJn294olpFPUqPEvPeyev35hOSDevsgoJ2zOmrAPgkTVxdfgzDR6cGPi7efa0Mfjlst/s400/adaos_one-sheet-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433394176969639266" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Okay so I don't normally post reviews because I'm not very picky about my cinematic experiences. I'm always looking for a good flick but generally, I'm easily entertained <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">(Unless of course I have to watch Nine, 9, Leap Year, or Did You Hear About the Morgan's again.. Okay, so maybe I'm pickier than I thought)</span></span>. However, I recently saw the movie "Adam" which first premiered in the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. If not, go rent it. Seriously. I haven't seen a movie that I have absolutely loved for awhile but this did the trick. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">(I know right? Rarity)</span></span>, and the soundtrack is borderline amazing. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Here is my non-professional overview of the movie. Adam is a twentysomething year old guy suffering from Asperger's whose father recently died. Beth is likewise a twentysomething year old who happens to move into the same apartment complex as Adam. There is a great chemistry between the two but Adam is clearly oblivious to social norms and awkwardness. Basically, the movie is about their interesting/challenging relationship while stretching out of their own comfort zones to unknown territory. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">I haven't seen too many Sundance films but the ones I have watched I've really enjoyed. There is something about them that just makes them more raw and real than your traditional box office hit. They take these awkward human experiences and turn them into something that people can relate to. You don't always walk away feeling bubbly and happy but you definitely come away with a new perspective and a few good laughs.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Anyway, here is an official trailer of Adam if you are interested or if my synapses didn't pull you in. I wouldn't blame you if that were the case.</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/92U6OnVZG3U&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/92U6OnVZG3U&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-90127748850732796852010-01-17T14:43:00.000-06:002010-01-17T14:47:25.299-06:00Sisters<object width="512" height="296"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/Ehx5rv4H2X8P37EooR3hWQ"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/Ehx5rv4H2X8P37EooR3hWQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="512" height="296"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">Could this possibly be the four Stimpson sisters, Nicea, Coy, Ceri, and Shawn? I'll let you all decide which gets to be "Judy."</span>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855540142128542627.post-77633455434503138342010-01-09T16:38:00.000-06:002010-01-09T17:01:07.573-06:00My Favorite Era<span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);font-family:georgia;" >My biggest (and uncontrollable) regret was that I wasn't a teenager in the 80's. I swear I was born to wear those clothes, watch those TV shows, and show off those dance moves. Pat Benatar is my hero. Saved by the Bell (The Prom episode? <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">AMAZING</span>) is genious. And yes, I own colored skinny jeans. Now that I am older, and somewhat wiser, I realize that I missed out. Therefore, I'll just survive on watching old music videos, SBTB re-runs, and borrowing my mothers old workout leo (puff sleeves included) and Jane Fonda videos.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);font-size:78%;" >This is one of my all time favorite music videos. Teen rebellion, check. Man in leather pants, check. Man in crop top, check. Man in short white shorts, check (unfortunately). Girl power, check. Dance break, check.</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">5 minutes of sheer and total tubular awesomeness, CHECK.</span></span><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CjY_uSSncQw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CjY_uSSncQw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Amanda Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023642329408851385noreply@blogger.com8