today... Monday, May 31st.

I guess that it should technically be "Yesterday, Monday, May 31st."

I got a blister from scooping rice at work. Who does that? Obviously I do.

Some of my chillens that I T.A. for made me super proud with their knowledge of Qualtrics and dedication.

I ate a mango and Dr. Pepper (Sorry Dad...I found something more superior then Diet Coke) for dinner.  

I made my bed. That doesn't happen often. 

Decided that I want to marry Alex Bogusky. He doesn't know this yet. 

Tried to discover WHY?

Listened to NPR while I worked on some research. 

Lost a game of fussball. 

Check FedEx a million time to see when my new computer will be here.

Gave thanks to all the Soldiers that sacrifice so much for my freedom. Thank you. 

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simple joys.

I got to talk to my mexican family today. thank you technology. 

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question?

Does anyone follow the directions on a box of Mac and Cheese? Don't you just eyeball it? 

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two kinds of people

In the AdLab there are two kinds of people: Married guys and single girls. 

I've decided that it's the best mixed ever. With married guys there is absolutely no pressure and they give the best guy advice. Single girls just make everything fun. And are good for a little gossip session. 

Every once you get a single guy in the mix. They just keep everything interesting. 

Honestly...I love that place. You just come as you are and work hard. That's when the magic happens. Its not your typical BYU crowd. There is just something different. And I like it. 

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meijer

If you are ever in the Midwest you NEED to hit up Meijer late at night. Its a hoot. My mother had a 35% off coupon for it. That ended up turning into a seven hour, family shopping trip. My Dad sent me updates through out the night. 

11:22 PM (eastern time) "Starting hour 4 at meijers. Putting in this in to context: Day 5 at philmont was 13 miles in the rain, 3500 vertical climb...THAT was rainbows and unicorns farting perfume compared to this. Just saw a guy with a hook for a hand. No lie. Was talking to the security guard with an impressive mustache"

11:46 PM "Mejiers Hottie...buttcrack is in here at the Rochester meijers"

12:03 AM "Overheard quote 'I finally got a meijers card. They kept on turning me down. But they gave me one this time"

12:22 AM "1,706.63...6 carts...lots o girls camp crap"

I hope now you can all see were I get my style from...my dad. 

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a crust eatin' family

     I ordered a new iPod today. I need something witty and funny to get engraved on the back. And after thinking about it for a good four minutes and twenty three seconds, I kept coming back to what my Dad would always tell me growing up. I've probably heard it six times a week, from the age 3 to 15. He always says it in the same tone. Dead serious. To him, it was not a laughing matter. As we sat at the table complaining about eating the crust off of our peanut butter, chocolate chip sandwich, he would say "We are a crust eatin' family."      I now own a one of a kind, iPod touch engraved with our family motto. I called to tell my Dad about it. I taught he would think that it was the funnest thing ever, because I do. But all he said to me was, "You are insane." Disappointed at his reaction, a called my mother. She laughed. So did my siblings. Tell get it. There is just so much behind that statement. Every kid can mimic the way Dad says it. Every kid can remember begin forced to finish off a whole slice of pizza, because the rule didn't just apply to sandwiches. Every kid remember trying to hide crust in their pockets. One day, after I've made it big selling tie dye, I only hope to raise a "Crust eatin' family."  

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i joined the cool kids club

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I need a little help

Can you help out me with some research? Follow the link and take the survey. If done...you can redeem for one hug from me and sunshine in your day. I'm tight with the weather man. 

https://byu.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_bCMlwIr0bazqJ0w

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creative

It's funny. I'm label a "creative," just because I'm a copywriter. But the last time that I checked, creative was a verb. Its a process. Its problem solving. Its making and doing. Its not a noun. Anyone can be a "creative." Just pick up a camera, a brush, a pencil, anything and creative. 

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i'll meet you under the yellow letters that spell "copywriter"

All my hopes and dreams have come true. I've moved from the Account Management side to the Copywriters side on the BYU AdLab website. Success. 

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new goal in life

Make a display art piece for Burning Man.

 

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If I were a boy my hair would not be honor code approved.

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let the money talk

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good luck little bro

In a month my little bro is going to Argentina to preach the gospel and learn some spanish. Here are some treasures from said country. 

Only my favorite ad campaign ever. 

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I might be a hippie

1. I make my own hair spray
2. Most days, I wear a flower in my hair.
3. I have a blue beach cruiser
4. Barefoot is my preferred choice of footwear. 
5. I with that it was social acceptable to wear tie dye everyday.
6. I paint rocks for fun. 
7. I'm going to let my kids color on the walls
8. I really want deadlocks. 

I think that all point to yes. What do you think? 

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Who's excited?

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I am.

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golf clubs and ice cream

Currently I'm working two accounts in the AdLab. One for a national golf company and another for a national ice cream brand. big stuff. All I have to say is that I'm grateful that my Mom made me take golf lessons in the 4th grade and for lactose intolerance pills. 

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ad+cw

Miriam and I date way back. All the way back to Summer '07. Back to our awkward freshmen days. Back out to the Cannon Center, Back to Comms 101. Back to Event Staff. Back to hanging out with J-Humps. Back to chatting in the Internship Office. Back to eating junk from the vending machines. Back to going to Volleyball game. Back to the stress of putting together portfolios. 

Look at us now. A copy writing/art directing team. Working on real campaigns with real clients.  Bet none of the boys in the 52nd Ward saw that coming. 

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this makes me miss sexi mexi

Horchata by Vampire Weekend  
Download now or listen on posterous

horchata.mp3 (8546 KB)

check them out here

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get with it

I'm taking a pop culture class from one of my favorite professors at byu. Seriously, everyone needs to take a class from this guy. His legit. Filmmaker, surfer and artist. You know, what is not legit?  The two anti-ipod people in my class. Seriously. The Ipod is the most iconic image of the generation Y. Its expected that every 20 something year old, college student to have one. I can't really explain it. You just need one. Something about it screams independence and savvyness. I realize that the fact that the Ipod has turned from a want to a need is brilliant advertising . As an advertiser, I understand want they are doing and the emotional tie that they are creating to the brand. I should be okay settling for a $50 Target MP3. But I'm not. As an advertiser, I should be above it that message and just look at the features. As an advertiser, I should realize that I'm paying more for the apple. But guess what? I'm a consumer too and I fall for all the same tricks.

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summa is here. finally.

Started off the summer with a bang. A 9 AM pool party, farmers market, garage saleing, slurpees, laying out at the pool and swing dance, I gotta feeling that its going to be a good summer. 

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ray bans

Growing up my Dad always wore Ray Ban. Huge ones. We always made fun of him for being stuck in the 80's. Every cross country trip, he would pull them out and the jokes would follow. He wore them as long as I can remember. 

Fast forward to Christmas 2008. I was home for the break and had taken my little sis on a date to see "Twilight." The second I saw Robert Patterson step outside of the car door, rockin a pair of Ray Bans, I knew that I had to have a pair. I just had to. After the movie, I dragged E across the parking lot to the mall to purchase a pair with my newly acquired Christmas money. 

I would like to say that I'm super hip and discovered a pair at a vintage store and started wearing them. But no. I'm a sell out. 

I love putting on my sunglasses and hiding behind them. They make no-makeup days, I stayed up way to late to finish a project days, and I just hate the world days bearable. 

Now that I'm a proud owner of Ray Bans, Dad I salute you for being a trend setter. 

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Just found some amazing treasures at the farmers market and garage sales.

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brilliant.

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I've been reading some books and blogs about breaking into the industry and its all about getting the attention of the CD. People have done everything from jumping into the same cab as the Creative Director to following them to a Little League Baseball game. Here's taking it to the next level. I wish I would of thought of it.

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I have a [62] for [2].

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Planning

When I first started pursuing a career in advertising, I thought that Planning was the track for me. Doesn't sounding fun? I imagined my days filled with meeting with clients and scheduling out the timing of a campaign and jotting it down in my Franklin Covey patent leather planner. I soon discovered what it really entailed, and it wasn't for me. But planning is for me. Life stress me out if I don't have a plan. Today, to my roommates shock and horror, I took over our bedroom floor and planned out every class that I need to take before I graduate. There were color-coded note cards and markers scattered everywhere. I now know that I will graduate in December 2012. And now that I know this, I can relax and take a big breathe and go on with my life. 

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dear zombies,

By the time I've finished college, my brain will be worth $40,000. Please don't eat it. 

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Hipster

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Definition: Listens to bands that you have never heard of. Has hairstyle that can only be described as "complicated." (Most likely achieved by a minimum of one week not washing it.) Probably tattooed. Maybe gay. Definitely cooler than you. Reads Black Book, Nylon, and the Styles section of the New York Times. Drinks Pabst Blue Ribbon. Often. Complains. Always denies being a hipster. Hates the word. Probably living off parents money - and spends a great deal of it to look like they don't have any. Has friends and/or self cut hair. Dyes it frequently (black, white-blonde, etc. and until scalp bleeds). Has a closet full of clothing but usually wears same three things OVER AND OVER (most likely very tight black pants, scarf, and ironic tee-shirt).

I secretly want to be considered a hipster

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diamond in the rough

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Check out this awesome ring from Sruli Recht. What says true love more then a hunk of unpolished carbon? I think nothing.

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too busy...

to clean my room

to take out my contacts

to do my laundry

to go to California to see Madre

to fix my keyboard

to eat good food

to go swing dancing

to work on my portfolio

to send an email

to be a good friend

You see, taking 9 credits (equals 18 credits over a semester), working two jobs, trying to put together a new portfolio and attempting to fit in the AdLab and a social life somewhere in there has left me wiped. But, I chose this life.  I justed needed to vent. 

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After three years of living in the Beehive State, Im finally rockin the Utah poof.

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happy mothers day.

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isn't she beautiful? Thank Madre for taking care of me and putting up with all my crap.

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this makes me kinda of excited to be a mini van mom

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favorite new quote

"In a world where nobody seems to know what's going to happen next, the only thing to do to keep from going completely nuts from frustration is plain, old-fashioned work"
Leo Burnett

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Untitled

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A beautiful story and proof that Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father live and know our needs. If you want to know more check out Stephanie's blog or here.

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pinatas

During my morning stroll through my daily reads, I found this blog. Hilarious. Reading it took me back to my days in Mexico. Holidays revolve around pinatas. No matter how old you are, you are expected to take a turn whacking at it while everyone screams at the top of their lungs this song...

"Dale, dale, dale.
No pierdas el tino.
Porque si lo pierdes.
Pierdes el camino.
Ya le diste una.
Ya le diste dos.
Ya le diste tres.
Y tu tiempo se acabó."

Translating to

"Hit it, hit it, hit it.
Don’t lose your aim.
Because if you lose it.
You lose the way.
You hit it once.
You hit it twice.
You hit it three times.
And your time is up."

One time we when to a young single adult dance in December. There were literally seven pinatas and 20+ year olds trampling each other for peanuts and chili candy. Mexican don't have a sweet tooth, they like everything with chili.

For Christmas they make clay pinatas. They were scary and posed the question "Do I want to get shards of clay in my eyes and get the best candy, or wait till I'm save from the shrapnel and get suck with crap?" Think about it.

P.S. I battled the clay.

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once upon a time

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we all lived in michigan. but then we migrated to the beehive state for different reasons. school, work, family. but sometimes we like get together and play.

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Check out this out..brought to you by the BYU AdLab

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330...I miss thee.

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if only I could travel back to my elementary school years...

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I would scary away all the weirdo boys with this sweatshirt.

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portfolio--video version

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rough version. tell me what you think.

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portfolio--video version

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tell me what you think. it needs help.

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portfolio--video version

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here is a rough idea for my video portfolio. its really rough and needs help. any suggestions would be great.

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video portfolio

<div class="prezi-player"><style type="text/css" media="screen">.prezi-player { width: 550px; } .prezi-player-links { text-align: center; }</style><div class="prezi-player-links"><p>portfolio on Prezi</p></div></div>

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Waking up with battle wounds from last night equals success.

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