It must be lovely in Vermont this time of year, all that snow.

Today I want to share some new insights to my life.

First, I am now a semi-dedicated runner. I know this because today, while it was snowing, and in inches of snow, I laced up my little sneakers and went running. I now know that even in icky weather I want to go on a run, so I am now semi-dedicated. I like it. Especially running in the cold because a) I don't sweat very much in the first place, so then I don't sweat at all, and b)it feels so good to breathe in the cold air-it's SO refreshing. However, running IN THE SNOW is hard. It's like snowshoeing, you have to PICK UP your legs and place them instead of just move along.
Oh and, running with my new ipod is awesome. Thanks mom and dad; you're the BEST!

Second, I can't remember what I was going to say here because I just watched a preview for The Back Up Plan and almost died laughing at one part, and am now so distracted I don't remember what this thought was going to be.

Third, I do not love sitting really close to the screen at the movies. It makes me nauseous.

Fourth, I do not make a very convincing liar. I wonder why this is, because I have a lot of practice trying, and used to be quite good at it.

Fifth, I remember what the second was. I hate snow when it just SITS there, but when it's falling gently in large fluffy flakes, especially at night, I love it. It's so romantic and beautiful and feminine...all things I love. And so I can't help but fall in love with snow a little more each time it falls gently.

That's all.

Christmas Wish List

1. Ultimate Dream: for someone to pay for my trip to London.

2. An ipod. Nothing fancy. the smaller, the better, but one that I can use to run with, so I can get an arm band, and so then I can control it from my car.

3. A polaroid camera...and the money to support the habit.

4. A hand held mini steamer. I hate ironing more than anything, and simply don't do it. So this will help me look less sloppy.


I would also love any fun kitchen gadgets. Like new measuring spoons or cups that feel really solid- you know? and maybe I would LOVE a cake decorating set...pipes and tips and stuff...that's all. I know most f this isn't feasible. So otherwise, I like books. and movies. and plane tickets. and travel books. and plane tickets. and pretty pictures to hang in my house/room. and plane tickets. Love, amy.

So it's no longer November...That doesn't mean I can't be grateful...

Right now, I am grateful for a few things:
1. Meagan-I am happy she is back. I love that sometimes, I get the most inspirational perspectives and thoughts about life from her. And she always lets me complain but has nice things to say about everyone.
2. Sunny Days-today I got my car washed-yay! it's clean.
3. Baking-I am attempting to make this cardamom bread I made with my roommate Julia, but I am not nearly as good in the kitchen department as she is...It's been rising for 4 hours and still isn't double...
4. But along the same lines, I bought cookie cutters today and am making sugar cookies to help myself feel better.
5. I also watched The American President, which is one of my favorite movies of all time. It always makes me happy.
6. Opinions-I am glad I have them, and that people around me do too, it makes for more delightful conversation.
7. Being able to participate in giving tree and sub for santa programs. They MAKE the holiday season for me (outside of baking and making paper snowflakes)
8. Optimism-it is a blessing to be an optimist, I must say. I think it's because I come from an optimistic group of people. Those in my family always looking on the bright side-thank you.

some thoughts from yesterday and today

advice for my neighbor: If you don't like the way I'm piling the snow as I'm shoveling it because "It's making my nice snowy yard look dingy and unattractive with the random piles" everywhere, then YOU shovel the snow on my driveway.

advice for the lady in the library sitting next to me at the table: You should maybe go into the bathroom to nurse your baby. Even though you have one of those stupid shields, I STILL KNOW what you're doing and even though we're at BYU it's still annoying and innapropriate. Especially since about 30 feet away is a womans bathroom with a couch in it. GO IN THERE. gross.

advice for you, stupid customer: Telling me that another store will do something dishonest just makes me want to call my boss and tell on them, because I am THAT mature. It doesn't make me want to do it for you. It also makes me want to tell you that you are a bad person and dishonest. And sometimes, I do tell you.

advice for Martin Scorsese: You should please make more cool movies like the departed with a more acceptable rating so I can feel good about watching them. Because...dang.

advice for you, my friend: Listen to my advice. I PROMISE it would be good for you.


Love, amy.