I know we are home sweet home, but I just thought you were embarrassing.

This is the longest summer I have ever lived through. 

Well....hopefully I live. 

Summer isn't quite over yet.

So who really knows?

My job could kill me yet. 

So, in light of that, I need to find a way to make this month go faster. 

My ideas?

Option #1.

Watch Doctor Who until I understand what the hype is about or until I get utterly obsessed with it. 

I've watched the first three episodes, but I'm still not so sure about it. 

Maybe with time....

Option #2.

Draw for a whole month. 

I love art. I love looking at art and appreciating it and making it. 

But I don't really like to draw that much. Maybe because I don't think I'm really good at it. 

Though, I've realized I will never get better if I never practice. 

Might as well get to it. 

Option #3. 

Raid the library and read until the sun don't shine anymore. 

What could be better? 

All three options sound awesome to me. 

I just hope they can make time go at super sonic speed. 

Or at least quicker than it has been. 

I want to be in the Burg. 

b.

Keep on being beautiful, Miss.

I have a confession.

Wait....no. It's more of a realization, I guess. 

Because before this week, I never really considered myself one. 

Or maybe the correct way to say that would be I didn't recognize it. 

Until....I started to read my previous posts. 

And really dissect what my recent purchases at the store meant. 

Then it hit me. 

I am a nerd. 

An obsessive, overenthusiastic nerd. 

And I love it. 

I love when my father covers his ears during the romantic parts in Jane Austen films because I scream and giggle like nobody else. 

I love the feeling of a book in my hands. 

I love watching my favorites tv series and movies over and over and over again. 

I love Jane Austen, Harry Potter, The Avengers, Calvin and Hobbes, Star Trek, Disney films, Psych, Iron Man and all the other superhero movies in general. 

I just love them so much....

So, in light of my a epiphany, I thought I would cultivate my newfound nerd-ness. 

I present to you

The Pins of the Weeks. 

(Aka: Beth's obsessions.) 

First up...

(drumroll)

The Avengers.

I love the Avengers more than I will ever be able express. 

I know that I've said this before, but I just can't help but say it again. 

I just loved the characters and the actors 

who played them and the awesome chemistry. 

I loved the witty, sarcastic, and laughter inducing lines scattered throughout the whole film.

Most from Tony Stark whom I literally cannot get enough of. 

Iron Man 3 couldn't come sooner.

The Avengers was just awesome. 

Pure, uncontaminated awesomeness.

Next?

Shawn Spencer and Burton Guster. 

The best crime solving team on television.

I used to be a huge fan of all of the CSI shows, but after about eight seasons they have gotten a little dull. 

And repetitive.

But Psych.....

I don't think that will ever happen. 

It takes a little time to get this. 

Took me about thirty seconds. 

Hint?

The Hunger Games.

President Snow. 

Book Title. 

It's just too funny. 

Harry Potter and Disney. 

Two of my favorite things. 

But, before today, I had never thought their could be a link between the two. 

Got to give Disney some props on it's foreshadowing. 

:)

I love love love BBC television shows. 

I think they are 100% better than a lot of shows over here. 

Sherlock is one of my favorites. 

It might just be because of Benedict Cumberbatch. 

Yeah....

I AM (definitely)

SHER

LOCKED.

Last, but not least, the chosen comic books of my childhood, Calvin and Hoobes. 

Only 26 years later....

But still as awesome as the day it was created. 

b. 

Papa. I have a stomachache. Can I have a Starburst?

Wal-marts are dangerous. 

They carry chocolate covered peanut butter. 

All red Starbursts. 

Vitamin Waters. 

And Avengers lunch boxes. 

I swore I would not buy one.

Mainly because I am 20 and am I really going to use it?

I mean, I could just keeping using plastic bags, right?

That is what they are there for. 

But then I saw this....

I couldn't restrain myself. 

Nor have I ever seen anything so irresistible. 

Well.....except for this one guy on top of the Peak. 

But other than him, this lunchbox won my affection. 

Five bucks well spent?

Definitely. 

Cracking under the pressure of my current obsession?

I can't decide if that is good or bad.

:)

b.

This is just how Jesus made me.

I loathe pollens and plants and weeds and.....nature. 

Don't get me wrong. 

I love the outdoors. 

Ask me to lie down in the grass with you and I will gladly obey. 

Unfortunately, genetics have plagued me. 

For life. 

Through the months of July through September, my throat tickles, my nose runs, my head fills like it's clogged.

Basically feels like a three month long cold. 

In the summer. 

With no foreseeable cure. 

Little bit of a bummer. 

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Pins of the Week.  

Oh. So. True. 

Hopefully weeks like last week are few in number. 

If not.....I'm going to have to make a room 

just for those medals. 

This is brilliant. 

Benefits?

No casket. 

No having the family keep your ashes around.

Creepy. 

No expensive funeral. 

I think I would want to be a cherry blossom tree.

It's nice that even after death, you can still add beauty to the world.  

I just think these are hilarious. 

They could definitely be a conversation starter. 

Or just an awkward look trigger. 

But either way, they are awesome.

Yep....that's my address. 

If ya need me, I'm always there. 

I couldn't help but add this. 

Partially because I think it is funny. 

And partially because it is sort a kinda true.

And partially because Taco Bell is awesome. 

I mean, what could be better than bonding over tacos. 

I must say that this man is brilliant. 

And makes me proud to be an passionate and enthusiastic nerd.  

Word.

b.

Only Six More Weeks.....

Being sick stinks.

Lying in bed wishing for unconsciousness to magically overcome you stinks.

Being sick and bored stinks.

Honestly, I would have rather gone to work and suffered there than in my own bed.

Man.....that's saying something.

But even though this is not my ideal job, I guess work isn't too bad.

It gives me something to do.

And I like that.

b.

Not only do I have the change, I have the RIGHT change.

I never thought I would ever like Primary. 

I never thought that I would like teaching a group of kids and then singing with them. 

Mostly because I am not that great at teaching. 

But I loved it. 

I loved the curiosity on their faces. 

And the little spouts of knowledge that spill out of their mouths. 

And their joy when they are asked to do something. 

And their acceptance of anybody. 

You can feel the spirit within these little cutie pies. 

Maybe being a teacher wouldn't be so bad after all. 

 Next stop....

Pins of the Week. 

Confession time. 

Whenever I go to the store and see something Avenger related...

I have to touch it. 

Hold it. 

Love it. 

But then I put it back on the shelf and walk away. 

It takes A LOT of self control. 

The moment I saw this pillow I wanted to touch it. 

Hold it and love it. 

And sleep on it.....forever. 

I think it would be stellar to have the whole cast on my bed. 

Especially Iron Man. 

I would be the happiest girl on earth. 

If I knew this was a verb earlier, 

I definitely would have used it by now. 

Two pieces of clothing that I know will always be there for me is:

1. Sweatpants

2. Hoodies

In horrid, lazy, sad, depressing, and relaxing times, they are waiting. 

With their arms wide open. 

Waiting to comfort with warmth and love.

THIS....

is why I love the Avengers. 

Just an amazingly awesome cast. 

Hahaha.....

so true....so true.

This is the coolest take on that song I have ever seen. 

But that could be because I slightly obsessed. 

Just slightly......

Seriously.

Definition of a classy lady right there. 

Someone, who despite the circumcises such as death, hate, hurt, and pain, uses big intelligent words. 

Ones that convey the actual reality she was going through.  

I thinks this would be awesome. 

Just so I can validate the awesome. 

b. 

I don't want my children stuck in the 80's.

Being the thirteenth of July, Friday the thirteenth, to be exact, I did nothing.

Well.....okay. Not exactly nothing.

I got rid of some of my clothes. All of my tops can fit on one side of the closet now.

So thats an accomplishment, I suppose.

Then I organized all of my blog photos so that they are not filling up icon space on my desktop.

Thats something that needed to be done.

I also deposited my paycheck.

Not necessary, but I got out of my pajamas for that.

That one was a huge sacrifice.

But it was a good day off. A good relaxing and chill day off.

I love those.

Maybe Fridays that land on the thirteenth are actually lucky for me. That would be cool.


Anyway, instead of dragging you through an incredibly boring explanation of my day off (oops....sorry. I might have already done that), I thought I might go back in time for this post.

To July ninth.

Monday, to be exact.

I had the day off, so my mom and I decided to bring over Anaya for a sleepover.

An all girl's sleep over.

That night was great, but the real fun occurred the next day.

Can you guess what we did?

No....we didn't go to the water park or to the zoo or to the top of Pikes Peak. Thank goodness.

We didn't really go anywhere, but we did transform our kitchen into a space worthy of a true English tea party.

We went all out.

We made turkey and ham tortilla roll-ups.

And cucumber and strawberry cream cheese sandwiches. 

And scrumptious little bit size sugar cookies with a sugary glaze on top. 

Then, we set the table. 

It was a lovely arrangement for a lovely get together with just me, my mom, and my niece.

She was so excited to get the party started. 

So, after the table was set, we got our afternoon tea outfits on. 

Complete with jewelry, hats, fabulous dresses, and high heeled shoes. 

Yeah.....we had fun. 

I am so thankful to have a niece that loves to dress up and have little parties. 

Makes me feel like a little girl again. 

By the end of our elegant party, we were pooped. With the warm hot chocolate fueling our veins, we changed and drove Anaya home. 

Needless to day, we had a grand day. 

b. 

"They hate each other, but they still need their alone time."

Sorry....

I have no impromptu monologue to divert you from the impending pins of the week. 

So. 

Without further ado....

Here are your Pins of the Week. 

The genius of Disney unfolds in this movie. 

I just love Lilo and how seriously she takes things. 

She is so cute and she truly believes in being herself. 

Even if she is alone in it. 

Someone I definitely revere. 

Hehe....

Thank you, Smash Mouth. 

For your awesome lyrics. 

And unforgettable truths.

Ummm....if there is any truth more universally known other than a single rich man is in need of a wife, 
it's why women should date British men. 
I pretty sure #1, 3, 5, and 7 are the most important. 
Because.....
Oh baby. 
British accents are just wonderful. 
Incandescently wonderful. 

I am going to use a word that I never use, 

mostly because I think it needs to be banished from the english language. 

Well....at least from pop culture lingo. 

But these are adorbs. 

Totally classy and vintage, which I love. 

Hehehe.....too funny not to share. 

This, basically, sums up my life goals. 

I love art. 

I love books. 

I don't yet have someone who likes me enough to kiss my face. 

But me and God are working on that one. 

For now, two out of three is good, right?

I think so. 

b. 

All talk. No action.

 You know when your father knows you too well when he sees you come through the basement door with a small bowl of Starburst jellybeans and then says, 

"Time for Korean TV then?"

Yep. 

I've got a new addiction. 

And it's name is Korean television.

b. 

I'm just not used to being flirted with.

I had a Friday freak out people. 

Don't worry. It was just a wee one. 

Well, now it seems like a small one, but at the moment, I had no idea what to do. 

It all started when I got out of my car to head to work. 

Normally, I wear these shoes while driving.

Mostly because confining my feet within fabric barricades doesn't sound that appealing in the morning. 

So when I switch vehicles to head to work, I switch into these shoes. 

Yeah....nothing really exciting. 

But they are good for work. 

However, instead of switch them, I just walked out of my car. 

In these shoes. 

You would have thought I would have noticed when I put my bag down at my feet. 

Nope. 

You would have thought I would have noticed when my manager turned on the radio and I had to adjust it with my feet. 

Nope. 

Obviously going to work at 11:30 in the morning makes me oblivious to everything apparent. 

I finally realized what I was wearing on my feet at the toll gate. 

Then all the way up the mountain....

I freaked out. 

Worrying whether they would yell at me. 

Worrying how much my feet would hurt. 

Worrying if I would have to borrow someone else's shoes. 

Just worrying about everything. 

But instead of yelling, I was greeted with. 

"Oh....those are fine. You can wear any kind of shoes you want. Just make sure they are comfortable. "

"Plus, those are cute."

Definitely not what I was expecting. 

Nice to hear, but definitely not the words I expected. 

And guess what?

By the end of the night, my feet didn't even hurt. 

Weird....

And somewhat of a miracle. 

b.

OM....NOM....NOM.....NOM.

I touched a moth today.

And before you think ahead of my words, no. I did not touch it on purpose.

That would be gross.

And just plain horrifying.

Needless to say, I loathe moths. 


And I mean loathe, which is stronger than any extreme feelings of hate felt by any other human being. 

If I could, I would burn every single one until they were extinct.

I would feel no remorse either.

If only......

Instead, I just dream of a world with moths while they are multiplying daily at the Summit House.

I mean....what better place, right?

They can hover over the appliances in the kitchen, flap their wings against the windows thinking that maybe if they flap hard enough the window will open, and torture people with their extreme ugliness.

What more could they want?

It's just ew....and more ewww.

I want no part of it.

Unless we bug bomb the whole building.....

Then I definitely want to be a part of that.


Oh...and Happy Fourth of July.

b.

Silly.

This evening I just don't really feel like pinning anything.

Correction. 

I just don't feel like doing pins of the week. 

Why?

I have got no idea. 

Well....

Okay. Maybe it is the fact that I just don't want to do anything. 

Do you ever feel like that?

You come home from work dead tired, but you want to do something productive or fun to make your day worth something, but you can't figure anything you can do because it is so late when you get home and your so tired that you don't want to do anything. 

Did that make sense?

Because I explained that to my parents and they gave me a really odd look. Like the feeling was a foreign entity or something. 

Maybe it is just me. 

But in light of keeping up with this blog, I will make my fingers trek across the keys for the...

Pins of the Week. 

I'm feeling a bit philosophical today so here are some words of wisdom.

Brought to you by pinterest and some really awesome people.

Okay, so I have to admit Zooey is not one of my favorite actresses. 

She plays a lot of the same roles. 

But right here, in her own words, I think she got it right. 

The lack of tenderness in this world is growing. 

That blows my mind because we have so much around us to feel and to touch and to love. 

Life isn't meant to just be lived, it is meant to be experienced and felt. 

Well put, Deschanel. Well put.

For me that light is God. 

He is the equal to happiness 

which can always be found when I need help.

A universal truth known to women. 

Seems to always happen.

Always when we least expect it. 

Which is weird because we should know to expect it 

since it always happens. 

Agreed. 

I've learned this week that people surprise me. 

People that I love, people that I don't know, and people I'm not a big fan of. 

Robert Pattinson is one of the latter. 

I'm not fond of him as an actor, but I honestly think he has a good mind. 

I love this quote much more than I can express. 

It gives me hope. 

Well....there you have it. 

I hope you all had a very enjoyable Sunday. 

b out.