Hmm... Bucket list?

So the happenings of life:
I bought a car (Can I get a "What What!"?) named Mavis (pronounced May-vis) which looks exactly like this picture if the car in this picture was dirty. In my defense, I had washed my car last weekend, but then it rained Friday and absolutely POURED Saturday... Not complaining though!

It is a '96 Hyundai Sonata and I LOVE the fact that it is red, well, maroon, but close enough, right?

Working like a busy bee. Seriously. The shack takes over my Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, which I kind of hate, but I am so grateful for a job!

School (please pronounce like Megamind aka shool). I am LOVING school right now! I could probably talk about it for hours, but for your sake I will refrain. Basically, I started my program which will get me a regular elementary teaching degree BUT the program teaches teaching with an arts base. We learn how to teach regular classroom lessons through art and movement. It has been so fun to learn, I love the 17 other people in my program and the teachers are great! Win.

Church! I love my ward and my calling is fantastic, but it can be a little crazy sometimes!

That is literally defines my whole life right now- work, school and church- and although all of those things are good, I need some spontaneity in my life. Comprende? 

Well, I was stalking visiting a friends blog and I found this post and I just loved the idea of creating a bucket list of fun activities that break away from this rut that I am in so my question to you, my darling readers is what would you put on your bucket list? I have a few ideas, but I would love to hear yours!

P.s. Look at this beautiful ring that I found on Etsy. If I had a few hundred dollars lying around, I... well, I probably still wouldn't buy it, but I would definitely consider it.

That memory.

So I have this friend named Heidi B. We've been friends for about 10 years and therefore we've have several conversations many were very serious and many more were very silly. This past week I came across this...

We'd once discussed this very topic and then agreed that we did not believe each other to stink.

I love remembering funny memories that have been long since forgotten. (It's best when they are remembered in a public place or somewhere where it would be inappropriate to laugh- aka church or a court room.) Has this ever happened to you?

(p.s. Heidi, if you don't remember this convo. I'm pretty sure it was on the same night that we laughed at easy cheese and 'Happy' Potter)

A question posed.

Alright, I have a serious life question that I have often wondered the answer to and I would like your help...

Question: If someone unintentionally does something that bothers, annoys, or inconveniences you, how do you respond? Do you talk to them and if so, what do you say?

That's really it. I know, I know... BO-RING, but I believe it to be an important question.

So I'm pretty sure it's illegal for me to leave a blog post this short AND picture-less so I'll leave a few beauts for you to love on.

D-U-N.

Remember when I said I was going to read Jane Eyre? Remember how that was at least 4 months ago? Yeah, well I'm finally finished. It took more than half the summer, but I'm done. Now I just need to watch the movie...

Oh hey there! Want to get married?

Guys, I think I'm in love... with a movie character...

Seriously. He is the perfect fake boyfriend and his name is Neal Caffrey (on the tv show White Collar)

The one word I would use to describe him is suave. He has an old-fashioned fashion sense (meaning he wears hats and beautiful suits)

He is just beautiful... I mean seriously, look at those eyes.

He's perfect. He sings, he paints, he smiles. He's smart AND witty. Oh, and he's a really good thief/forger.

Don't worry, I'll invite you to the wedding.

Well, well, well... Look what I Stumbled Upon.

Have you ever heard of a website called StumbleUpon? If you haven't please look it up! A friend from work showed it to me and I am seriously addicted. Basically, you make a checklist of your interests and then the website finds other sites that fit those interests. I've found things from yoga to how to make fondant; from travel sites (with beautiful pictures) to 10 things you didn't know about Harry Potter. Seriously you have got to try this! Here's a few pictures that I love and crafts that I want to try out.

Okay, there are tons more, but I don't want to you to feel overkill (probably too late. Whoops!) If you try stumble upon, let me know your favorite find! I love learning/seeing new stuff.

Missing In Action.

Oh boy! What a crazy few weeks it's been, but first things first... I told you all that Alexis from A Beautiful Day to Be Alive is the winner for helping to name my panda, Reginald, right? Right. Well here is her prize....

A GEOLOGY BOOK!!!

Just kidding. That would be the worst prize in the history of ever. No. She wins this four-level box. It's good for holding jewelry or small candies etc. etc. 

Thanks for the help Alexis!

So I've been rather busy these past few weeks...
 First. Finals. Surprisingly, I passed! I have an A in four of my classes and if my other teacher would post my grade, I wouldn't have to check MyASU every five minutes. (Not bitter.)

Also, I got a job! I am a hostess at Joe's Crab Shack on Southern and McClintock.

Come visit me and I'll hook you up. (Okay, not really. I can do nothing about getting you free food, but you can still visit me, ya?)

I was also having fun with the cousins... What do we do when we're bored?

What a silly question! We choose a hat from our wall of hats and then we draw facial hair on ourselves with eyeliner. Duh!

And then we take weird pictures. 

My uncle thinks he's so manly with his fake chest hair. Ha!

More pictures (Don't worry, these ones AREN'T weird).

My little brother is graduating from high school! What the weird! Next year there will be three of us at ASU and only one in high school. Where has all this time gone? Twenty years goes by a LOT faster than I thought!

Anyways, I got to take his senior pictures! Here are some favorites.

I know I said no more weird pictures, but this is kind of hilarious! 

Really, that's all my life has been right now (besides watching Modern Family and Community. I may or may not be addicted. It's a problem.)

And to finish up, I think I'll do a mini "Stats" post from Christine's Blog.

Reading: 

Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul (Am I the only person that loves stories like this??)

The Ensign May... aka the conference talks.

Jane Eyre

Listening to:

"Tant Pis" by Joyce Jonathan

Never Shout Never on Pandora

"Superman" by Joe Brooks

Watched Yesterday:

The last two episodes of Community-Also, can I say that Abed is my very favorite? Well, I just did.

Want to Watch:

Leap Year (for the third time... we just bought it so I really need to watch!)

The Ultimate Gift (for probably the hundredth time. LOVE!)

Penelope (Again, probably the hundredth time. I will never grow tired of this movie.)

Pride and Prejudice- Keira Knightley version

Jane Eyre- But first I need to finish the book. *Sigh*

Well, that's it I think! I have a few ideas for an awesome summer and I'll try to post more often about it, but in the meantime, what's new with you?

Status: Currently in Love.

Have you ever felt so happy that you want to jump, skip and sing at the same time? Has your heart ever felt light and happy for days and days?  These are the symptoms of love. That's right. I've caught the love bug. Want to see my lover(s)? (Yup. More than one. Don't judge.)

I am definitely picking favorites so first and most important love is

General Conference! I love hearing from the leaders of our church! (If you want to know more about general conference go here or if you want to see it go here)

Second and also very important love

Easter pageant! I'm in it again this year and I am loving it! What a great blessing it is to be a part of this. If you're in the valley, please come! It is a beautiful performance of the life of Christ. The best thing... It's free! So come and enjoy!

Other less important, but rather wonderful loves

Question: Is Aubrey so lucky as to have something as ah-mazing as that?? 

Answer: Yes. Well, in my dreams, but one day I will! 

In love with this dress!! Seriously. Gorgeous!

This one too! Confession: Sometimes I spend slightly large amounts of time looking at the beautiful things on Etsy. To say I love that site would be an understatement.  

*Sigh* Anthro, oh Anthro. Why are you ridiculously expensive?!

My friend took me to see this for my birthday. I was more than okay with that. Don't worry, I'm definitely not freaky obsessed with him, but if we knew each other, we'd be tight, that's all.

I love me some crafty blogs. I read them at least once a week and I have a rather long list of things that I want to make when I have time... so probably never. Hah!

Anyways, this is my very favorite craft bloggy-blog. Check it. Love it. Yeah.

I know what you're thinking, "Thank you, Aubrey for your pearls of bloggy wisdom!" My reply, "You are most certainly welcome! Now tell me what you are loving because my heart is always open for more love. Just sayin'."

I can't believe I almost forgot the MOST IMPORTANT THING!!! I am pleased to introduce to you my panda: Reginald the Panda. Alexis suggested Reggie which led me to Reginald so she wins the prize which I will show on the next post. Yay for Alexis and thank you everyone for your help!