Hairy Mustaches

Can I tell you a secret?

I am a window shopaholic. 

I love looking at things, desiring them, wishing they were mine, 

debating whether I need them or not, and then putting them back.  

All because I don't want to spend money. 

Of course, I want to spend money, but then my mind says, 

"Do you want to spend next semester at home?"

The next thing I know, my hand has released its contents and I run out of the store. 

Yes, like the little piggy who ran all the way home. 

Wee wee.....

These were not one of those products. 

They only tempted me to take pictures and pinch my lips. 

Oh....and wonder who would wear these. 

And where. 

Halloween is the only option I can think of. 

Unless there is a national mustache day I wasn't aware of. 

One thing is sure, I mustache you a question.

Would you wear them?

b.

I missed part 2.

Today was my first Sunday back in the Single's Ward. 

And....I was late. 

Mostly because I didn't know they changed the meeting to 10:00 am.

Thanks fellow Young Single Adults that I work with. :)

But, in all honestly, I hate being late. It's just awkward, especially when you arrive alone. 

Thank goodness some friends from home pulled up at the same time I did. 

I would have been lost without them. 

We decided not to walk into the main meeting area because seats were sparse. 

So we set our eyes on the overflow, but it was shut off. 

With no where else to go, we just sat behind the curtains that closed us off from the main room. 

Listening was out of the question. 

All the voices seemed like mumbles. 

After sometime, one of the leaders offered to open the overflow. 

Can you say awkward?

Here we are sitting in the second row of the overflow when the curtains open to a whole chapel full of people watching the conference....or instead glancing at us. 

Yeah....that was fun. 

Now....

On to the Pins of the Week.

Yeah. I wasn't close to a normal teenager. 

Honestly, when my parent went out. 

The music got louder. 

The neighbors probably thought there was a earthquake occurring. 

Or a solo dance party.

Which would have been true. 

Nothing makes me happier than the smiles and laughs 

of my nieces and nephews. 

So I have never really wanted a dog. 

Okay. That was a lie. 

I have wanted a dog before, but since then I had decided cats were for me. 

But then, I saw him. 

A miniature husky.  

AKA: the cutest dog in the world. 

I want one. 

Heh. 

I think this exact thought way too often.

Am I the only way that thinks this way?

I saw these and immediately wanted one. 

I love the colors and the shape. 

Perfect for a college Junior, I think. 

I am not sure it will carry all of my books though.

I can't help but sing the song in my head when I read this. 

Awesome bag. 

Photography at its best, I think. 

Even though there is a little bit of over exposure that they kept in, I like it. 

I think it gives the picture a lighter feel 

and gives the picture a beautiful vocal point. 

My favorite pin this week is the Harry Potter Cotton Candy Cupcakes. 

Yes....she actually put cotton candy in the cupcake batter. 

Which I think is BRILLIANT. 

And totally unexpected.

I want to make these so bad. 

So, so, bad. 

b.

Homesick.

So I know what you are thinking. 

What happen to Bethany?

What happen to the funny posts that used to be the highlight of this blog?

Okay. 

Maybe you aren't thinking that, but I sure am. 

I feel like a different person when I am home. 

Not as fun or outgoing. 

Don't get me wrong though. I love being home. 

I love Colorado. 

But it lacks something that Rexburg has. 

And that is my friends. 

My friends who help me find adventures and get out of my little one woman social circle. 

My friends who help me become a better person.

My friends who appreciate my weird sense of humor. 

My friends who send me awesome messages and pictures and videos that I love. 

I wish I could just fast forward three months. 

But, in the mean time, here is a video one of my friends sent me. 

She remembered that I was a Jane Austen freak.

So I watched this girl's wonderful videos for the rest of the night. 

It is a parody of Pride and Prejudice. 

Video blog style. 

Awesomeness approved. 

I promise. 

b.

Jump.

You know, I sometimes forget that I work on the top of a mountain. 

A 14,110 ft mountain. 

I am literally on top of the world. 

I have a stunningly gorgeous view right beneath my eyelashes everyday. 

How could it get better than that?

Sometimes I wish I could just jump into the clouds and lay in the softness for awhile. 

Bathe in the fluffiness. 

But, alas, Jenny said I would probably die.

b.

Goodwill Goodies.

Confession....

I used to hate Goodwill. 

 When I was younger, I had a problem with wearing other people's clothes. 

It just didn't seem right to me. 

But now, I have realized the beauty of it. 

I mean, they have some nice things there. 

Their prices are amazing. 

And their fashion is much more appealing than 

what department stores are displaying in their windows these days. 

Please! Help me understand what has happened to good fashion.

Anyway, here are some of my Goodwill Goodies.

1. Homemade Strawberry Slippers.

Awesome, huh?

Who doesn't need strawberry slippers?

I was totally going to try them on and model them, but my former fear of trying on other people's slippers without some kind of barrier to shield my feet from possible funguses kept me from that adventure.

Yeah....that fear I still haven't the strength to overcome yet. 

2. The book of Dating for Dummies.

As I was scanning the book racks, what book do you think I happen to pick up?

Yes...

Dating for Dummies. 

Needless to say, my mom gave me an odd look. 

In that moment, I couldn't decipher it. 

But now, I'm pretty sure she was thinking, 

"Oh. That makes sense."

3. Awesome Red Heels.

Do you know how long I have waited to find a slammin' pair of shoes at Goodwill?

Forever. 

Every time I go in Goodwill I immediately inspect the shoes, but since I have abnormally large feet (or are they normally large feet?), they never have the hot shoes in my size. 

But today was fated to be the day. 

Five Bucks was never more well spent.

b.

Words from the Evil Register....

I missed church today and it felt weird. 

Almost like today wasn't special. Like it was just another day.

I didn't like it. 

But at least work passed by quickly. 

And this is the only Sunday I ever have to work...

And I have the next three days off. 

And I got to meet another Bethany when we were about to close. She acted really shy and absolutely cute. Her Dad saw my name tag while he was buying food and told me about her. Then, later, brought her over to meet me. 

I'm really glad he did. They couldn't have known how much it meant to me.

It made my whole day.

So...

On to the Pins of the Week.

You know what I love about Harry Potter?

Well, for one, it is one of the best stories told. 

Two: it is one of the best stories told with British accents. 

Which makes it even more awesome in my book. 

And third, it will live on forever even though the books are concluded. 

That is awesomeness for ya.

Coming from a book lover, 

I don't think there is a better way to tell time.

Hehehe....

Funniness.

If I didn't know any better, I think the store is trying to tell women something. 

Or out-smarting us. 

Yeah....definitely out-smarting us. 

Well played, store associates. 

Well played.

This is what my roommates and my parents 

say I look like when I watch Jane Austen movies. 

Although I have never seen my face contorted in this manner, 

I believe them. 

What can I say?

When I'm not in reality, I am a sap.

Wonderful words for everyone. 

And a beautiful way to end a day. 

Happy Sunday.

b.

A little Gratitude.

Readers.

I have something I want to tell you.

Something really dear to my heart.

I love God.

I love him with every fiber of my being.

He is my light and my hope.

He is my rock. Someone I can stand on and depend on. Someone who I know will not move.

He is my comforter.

He is my strength. All of my strength.

He is my courage and my bravery.

He is my heavenly father and my friend.

He is my confidant.

He is there whenever I need him. Even when I mess up.

He is my God. Someone I would die for.

Someone I live for.

So I would like to thank Him.

For everything.

b.