What I wish for the world

Sometimes I really do wish things could change. I'm not trying to wax superior (by any means!), but I sincerely believe that small things can change the world. Here are a few of the small things I believe and intend to invoke to "be the change I wish to see in the world" (Thanks Ghandi).

* I believe that if people need fewer "things" they will be happier.

* I believe that if people say "Good Morning" to complete strangers, that persons day will be better. Even if that person can't remember why by 10am.

* I believe that if I find myself, I will be able to make my own happiness.

* I believe that unconditional love doesn't mean always blindly accepting everything the people you love always do. It means you SHOULD question each other without injury or hurt feeling.

* I believe that first impressions can be wrong.

* I believe that if people stopped to breathe, not be in a rush for everything, there would be more time for the things that are important.

Dance Dance Revolution

Lately, I am loving this song. I swear it makes me dance - and I'm not much of a dancer. But mostly it makes me laugh. First of all - I wish I could pull off the hot pink streaks in my hair, or the knee high tube socks and heels, but I'll be okay. Maybe I'll be Avril for Halloween this year.

BARF!

Maybe nachos with Strawberry Quik wasn't the best dinner idea I've ever had. But c'mon - it was either that or go to the gym....DUH! haha.

Curly Sue

Lately I've been loving the curly hair. This weekend it worked out and was pretty cute. I did it again today and it's even better! WOW! I wish this didn't take 35 minutes to do, or I'd really do it every day! I love new hairstyles!

Glad to know I'm covered!

Just now, I got a call at work from Delta Airlines. When you travel you can opt to have them call you with delays or flight changes, or seat assignment changes whatever. My boss is in Portland, OR golfing this weekend (tough life!) and so I figured it was for him when the recording started. Actually it was to let ME know that my flight from Ghana, Africa to NYC was delayed. Phew! I'm really glad they called. I would've been pissed if I had to wait one more minute in that Ghananian (i just made that up) airport. Thanks Delta!

ps - and yes, for good Kharma today (Hayley I also believe in kharma) I called Delta and gave them the confirmation code so they could contact the correct person. I mean what if it was the President of Ghana that I make miss his flight because I was a jerk.

Things that annoy me lately in advertising.

Seriously - it seems like you can say just about anything these days in advertising and it's just supposed to be catchy, or mean something. This will be a short blog, but I'm just making a point. For instance...

Yoplait Yogurt. I love the stuff. But now I'm boycotting it because their ads on TV are so completely assinine! The fact that they say "May help with digestion". Well you know what, I MAY come over there and kick your ass for that statement! haha. How dumb is that!?!?! I mean, that's like saying, yogurt MAY help you gain financial freedom. And then when it doesn't...what they just say - well we said it MAY....

Okay here is another one. Always (the maxi-pad company). What is with the slogan that says "Have a Happy Period." SERIOUSLY! I mean, yes - it's a part of like, but I'm not going to throw a party each month when I get my period (unless there's a 'scare' I wasn't counting on! haha). I found this link to a story which is funny. It about sums it up on the Always people.

My date with Hayley

So last night Hayley and I decided that we should hang out - outside of the blogging world! What better way to break bread, than over a Bajio Flauta Salad. Hayley still likes the Cafe Rio one better, but wasn't disappointed!

We had fun! Talked forever, until seriously it was 4,000 degrees in the restaurant and decided to call it a night. Plus since I'm a recovering sick kid - I figured I should ease into my party animal nights slowly! haha.

Anyway, I think there was a definite spark! (haha). I'm really hoping she calls me to hang out again!
It's weird to hang out with a different "Jones girl". She sounds like Holly a little, and looks a little like her, just not as tall. So sometimes I would expect to look up and see Holly, but there I was with my new friend Hayley! I'm glad I get to know 2 Jones Girls! They're a funny bunch those Jones's.

Tagging

Up until reading my friend Holly's website, I thought this was just a "street" word for graffiti. Which I think is gorgeous and I'm amazed at what awesome things people can create with a can of spray paint. I also wonder how someone can tag something like the underside of a bridge. How do they get there? Okay I digress... So here are the questions I guess I'm supposed to answer.

4 things about me you may not know:
1. I sleep on my stomach. Cannot fall asleep any other way. Right arm fully bent at the elbow, under my pillow/under my head. Left arm usually up by my head somewhere. Left leg frog-legged. During summer months sometimes outside of the blankets. Right leg straight. (wow - I sleep kinda Feng Shui. Everything in balance.)
2. The first time I went on birth control, my boobs grew an entire size in one month. They've never shrunk back to normal. Now as I get fatter, they keep growing with me. When I lose weight - they still don't go away. Seriously - it's a curse. I'm not bragging!
3. Usually I go about 1 - 1.5 yrs in between hair cuts. The ends don't split so I figure, why waste my time. I hate the "salon".
4. Right now I'm completely addicted to the TV show Tori & Dean: Inn Love. It's only since I've been home sick for 2 days that I've discovered it. But I kinda like it.

4 Jobs I've had:
1. Janitor on BYU campus. No toilets!
2. What do you call those people in Temp Agencies that find people jobs. Recruiter? Sure...
3. Technical Support for a bank and their employees.
4. Purchasing Accts for a Finance Company.

4 Movies I can watch over and over:
1. Love Actually
2. Remeber the Titans
3. Notting Hill
4. Singin' In The Rain

4 Favorite TV shows:
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Friends
3. Brothers & Sisters
4. Holly had a great one with Felicity.

4 Places I've lived:
1. San Diego, CA
2. Portland, OR
3. Naperville, IL
4. Salt Lake City, UT

4 Favorite foods:
1. Chips and Salsa
2. Bajio Flauta Salad
3. Taco Bell Bean Burrito w/ Sour Cream
4. Ice Cream
I had to throw in Ice Cream - I was sensing an overly Mexican Theme! Don't get me wrong...I LOVE-AH the Ice Cream!

4 Websites I check daily:
1. CNN.com
2. Blogs - multiple ones, multiple times a day
3. Craigslist.org
4. myspace.com

4 Places I've been on vacation:
1. Orlando, FL
2. Nashville, TN
3. San Diego, CA
4. Portland, OR

4 Nicknames:
1. James
2. Jaime (said Spanish style)
3. Jay Jay
4. Hark/Harker


I tag:
1. Hayley
2. Kristi Lee
3. Natalie
4. Tami
(seriously since I haven't been keeping up with tagging - sorry if you've already been hit).

I have strep throat

I'm completely bummed - and in TOTAL pain. This sucks! My glands are seriously ENORMOUS! After 2 days of figuring it would just go away, I decided to make a doctor's apt this morning. YUP! You would think since my tongue was white and you can see my glands through my throat without even opening up and saying "AH"....they wouldn't have to swab right? WRONG!!

I usually get the swollen glands about 3 times a year minimum. I have stopped going to doctors because in Portland, I was trying to build up a case to get a tonsillectomy. Every time I would get the swollen gland thing, I would suck up the $25.00 Co-pay and go to the doctor. I mean it's for the greater good right? Well (I'm not making this up), twice my doctor actually wrote me a prescription for LIFESAVERS! Not the minty kind mind you, but just the fruit ones - just to give me something to suck on. Suck on this ya big fraud! Therefore, my plans for the tonsillectomy never happened...and here I am still having gland issues. BLEH!

This doctor was good. I was in and out in under 30 minutes. Can't beat that really.
Off for some more sleep.

My new Journal Goal

I bought a new journal in California which is absolutely gorgeous. Unlined pages just waiting to be filled up. I decided last night that I was going to make it into a happy thoughts journal. I'll carry it with me always (it's not that big) and will add things that I hear people say (not just about me or to me) but anything that brings a smile to my face. I think it will be a fun idea. And when you get those dark cloud days, maybe pulling it out and reading it...even just to realize how dorky I am that I require a happy book, will pull me right out of my funk!

So far I already have 2 entries. I bought some colored pencils at Target last night so that I could draw pictures in it as well. Already loving this. Plus it's a great outlet for my constant brain activity at night.

Here's to hoping! Thank you in advance to all of you that inspire me.

Gone to California in my mind

Actually not just in my mind. I'm here in California this week visiting the parentals. I just got in yesterday and it's bee pretty great. Today we went to see the musical Wicked (again)...which I'm in absolute love with. My friend Natalie has a love for Les Mis...Wicked is mine. I love the music and the story and the set. For those of you that don't know it's a pre-quel to the Wizard of Oz. It explains why the witch is how she is, etc. It's REALLY funny and GREAT GREAT music. We saw it this time in Los Angeles. As I'm walking around Hollywood Blvd (which made me have Ryan Adams song - Goodbye Hollywood Blvd - in my head all day) I really can see myself living there. That's a pretty dirty part of LA, but I absolutely love the culture and the hustle and bustle of the on-goings. Even the 3 hours in traffic didn't phase me. It was great! I just feel HOME when I'm in Southern California. We'll see what develops.

Yesterday we went to see hairspray in the theatres, which was also quite cute. John Travolta is pretty great in it, although I couldn't get past his accent. Of course I LOVE Christopher Walken - and would see him in just about anything. He's cute in this movie as well.

Otherwise, I'm just hanging out. Closing out the blog will be a picture of my cute nephew Trent on his 2nd Birthday. I love his hair long like this...and of course the blue tongue from his blue cupcake is enough to want to just kiss him! I'll be back in Salt Lake on Wednesday night, but might check in from time to time while here.