Marissa Sue

Waterfall braid

2012-01-24T21:46:00.001-08:00

I've been a fan of the waterfall braid for awhile and I finally decided to try it. Pretty easy to do once you get the hang of it. Also, fun braid to add to my ever so small collection of hair styles I do on myself.

Hair: before & after

2012-01-24T21:39:00.001-08:00

I decided I am going to focuse my blog on my work and different hair styles and trends. Here is beautiful Alyssa. We decided to take her more
Natural and add a slight color melt. I was very pleased with the outcome. Love the warmer colors with her skin tone!

My life in the 60's

2011-12-02T11:42:00.001-08:00

Catch up

2011-11-12T10:20:00.001-08:00

Tons of fun outings with Mr. Larson to take away the emptyness of the waite family leaving! Another reason I'm thankful for my new iPhone. Face-time!

2011-09-23T11:17:00.000-07:00

As of late:

I finally had the chance to go on a triple date with my sister for Willie's birthday.

We went to F1 race track so of course it was a great time.

Chick-fil-a for dinner may or may not have been my favorite part.

I'm having too much fun having Chris home.

Still feels too good to be true that I can talk to my best friend everyday.

Working at Epic salon has been great!

I got called as a Primary teacher.

The 4-5 year olds make me laugh every single week.

The Madsen Family Musical

2011-09-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

2011-08-23T10:48:00.000-07:00

I am now taking clients at Epic Salon on Mondays. If you are needing your hair done, I would love to do it! Epic uses Goldwell color, and their prices are very reasonable.

Please contact me for more information or to make an appointment.

480-225-7389

Happy girl.

2011-07-24T01:19:00.000-07:00

I was a nervous wreck, times 10.

I was more awkward than he was.

I felt like I was looking at a celebrity.

I was incredibly bashful.

He is the exact same.

He had me laughing immediately.

He is incredibly handsome.

He served a worthy 2 year Mission.

Best day of my life.

2011-07-22T00:37:00.000-07:00

Christian Cade Larson returns on Saturday.

Nervous

Excited

Ready for my best friend to be home again.

Wish me luck

I need it.

2011-07-12T00:54:00.000-07:00

Newport

7 days of pure entertainment

rasta salad

Hanging with the sis

5 for 5

Wahoo's Tacos

Chris Brown's- 'Next to you' Ft. Justin Bieber

Dry bar

Sleeping in

Laughing until my stomach hurt

......

*Thank you Lisa Harris for spoiling me rotten, and putting up with my...

"What's his name again?"

Let's go back.

Thank you to the Waites for allowing us to stay in their blissful home.

& I'm Off.

2011-06-16T14:03:00.001-07:00

To the beautiful state of Utah. A much needed 'get away', to see my pretty friends, and visit my lovely family. Happy weekend to all.

"A vacation used to be a luxary, but in today's world it is a necessity."

GIRLS.

2011-06-14T17:52:00.000-07:00

I am doing hair out of my house again! Contact me if you are interested :) 4802257389

Mrs.Kiley Brown Forrest

2011-05-18T20:31:00.000-07:00

Well the big day finally arrived. After a fun dinner in Scottsdale at the Culinary Drop out, & A night at Gainey Ranch Hotel that I planned for her bachelorette party, she was ready to get hitched. Couldn't have been a more fabulous wedding. 'royal wedding of Gilbert.' GORGEOUS. Every dessert you could imagine, gelato, photo booth, dance floor. My favorite part was the dancing the last hour and a half. Everyone danced, including Kiley and Daniel. Such a fun and perfect wedding. So happy for them.

Of course we used our robes. had to enjoy the full experience.

Yummiest Cafe open 24 hours in the hotel lobby. Scrumptious fruit tarts.

The bench we sat on senior year talking about this very day.

Love these girls.

The bride room. The bride, and all of the bridesmaids got their own room to primp and touch up.
And of course Kiley's favorite....Whole grain sandwhiches to snack on. We were spoiled.

Finally reunited with Brekyn after 5 months!

1 down 3 to go! Love my best friends.

Weekend fun

2011-05-07T14:28:00.000-07:00

Can't believe one of my best friend's, Kiley Brown, is getting married in 2 weeks!

Some of the bridesmaids at her wedding shower!

I got to see my favorite provo boys at a reception! Love them.

I wanna be a Toys R Us Kid....

2011-05-03T17:41:00.000-07:00

Myles turned 4 and we ALL celebrated at Amazing Jakes. So much fun...I think a little more than we all expected.

Love you My My &

Thanks Rachel for a fabulous party!

It's been awhile

2011-04-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of crashing the Waite families' Easter this year. My family decided to leave me for my cousin's fun wedding in St. George. So bummed I missed that. But Easter was still so much fun. Thank you to my sis for taking me in :)

I am back to the busy life. Chaos, long days, tired feet, and restless sleep syndrome. I couldn't be happier. It felt like too long that I was slumming around looking for work like a homeless person. My job at Rumors salon is everything I hoped for to star off my career. Being an assistant isn't so bad, it is actually quite fun. I feel needed, and somewhat like one of those fancy, New York assistants... you know, the ones you see in the movies. Well, sort of. The hairstylist I assist is very busy and that is what i'm most thankful for. She has about 12 clients a day, about 2 or 3 at a time. Anyway it is great, and working in Scottsdale is too much fun. I could just sit and stare at all the fancy cars in the parking lot.

Also,

When the lovely & unknown time when I get married someday arrives, I will be wearing a gown similar to this. So magical.

xo,

R.S

Friday Night Lights

2011-04-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

I have a severe obsession with the t.v series Friday Night Lights. Now that I can watch netflix on our t.v it is so easy to watch 3 episodes without realizing. It has made me have an appreciation for football, and each episode sucks you right in. I've cried plenty of times, and I just adore the Coach and his wife's relationship, they are adorable. Then of course there is the ever so dreamy, Tim Riggings. Who else is a fan of this show?! I promise if you watch one episode you will become hooked.

Mindless Blabber

2011-04-09T20:24:00.000-07:00

10 reasons why I loved this week,

1. I received the most thoughtful gift from 2 anonymous friends, with the sweetest notes. (thank you to whoever you are, you made my year!)

2. I got out for the first time in about a Month. Hung out with good people, and had good fun.

3. Work was so much fun, (I find myself excited to get to work every day. I am so lucky!!)

4. Rachel and I went shopping and I found a fabulous Easter dress.

5. I got my hair done at a salon (rare) & love how it turned out. Only 15$ reg. about 165$, perks of working at a salon

6. The weather was BEAUTIFUL.

7. I did some organizing, & wrote my favorite Man.

8. Didn't cave on my new, 'no caffein' policy. (Haven't had soda in 13 days. Getting easier and easier.)

9. Discovered new music.

10. Spoiled myself and Ordered a fabulous new shirt.

Promise yourself....

2011-04-03T21:43:00.000-07:00

"To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others."

Elder Larson wrote me a letter last year that has stood out to me through out his mission. In the letter he re wrote a poem he had come acoss, called "Promise Yourself." In the poem this is one of the phrases. It is my favorite of them all, and I hope to keep this in my head every day.

2011-03-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

Newport in an "EGGshell"

Cadbury Eggs

Apple T.V

Reuniting with Alexandra

Anqi at Bloomingdales

Acting like a 5 year old with Sister

Cadburry Eggs

Fusion Sushi

Gelsons

Beach

C'est si Bon Cafe

Being 5 inches taller than Lisa in Wedges

Cadburry Eggs

Showing up to Lisa and Brigg's Date night...

(Unintentionally)

Acting like a dog lover for a week

"where's the flip? Get the flip!"

Hanging out with moms and forgetting i'm 19

(who knew moms had so much fun)

Cadburry Eggs

Joe's Farm Grill.

2011-03-16T18:32:00.001-07:00

By far, my favorite place ever.

Featured on the Food Network.

Pesto chicken sandwich = perfection.

Yummy cupcakes next door @ The Coffee Shop (won 'cupcake wars')

Family in town for Spring break= too fun.

Delicious

2011-03-16T14:20:00.001-07:00

Finding Joy In The Journey.

2011-03-12T18:56:00.000-08:00

"Life is like an old-time Rail Journey- Delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the lord for letting you have the ride."

-Gordon B. Hinckley

Lately I have found myself only seeing the sidetracks, delays and cinders. When in reality I have been blessed with experience, growth and patience. I can easily feel sorry for myself when things aren't going perfectly in my life. Losing a dear friend in an accident, and Christian's sweet mother to cancer definetely have proved to be trialing. I need to be grateful for the strength and valuable lessons that come with these trials. I've learned that life can change dramatically in a month, days, even seconds. This month threw it's rocks at me. Next month, and every month after, I will use my new armor of strength, and experience during any jolt in my journey, or delay on my track.

I will be thankful for the ride.

Add to my favorites

2011-03-09T23:00:00.001-08:00

This shoe isn't the best for long distances, but I love the comfort for a short run(about the only type of runs I ever do)

My sister Rachel got my hooked on this stuff....(dry shampoo) My hair longevity is days longer. I should probably buy my own, she doesn't know I'm using her's. Shoot. Sorry Rach.

Again, Thanks rachel. Although, sadly it runs out fast. But it doesn't smudge and goes on so easy! I use it when I'm going for the L.C eye like below...

Ok this book is a favorite too.

It's foundation and powder in one. LOVE.

Really, who doesn't love this stuff? My hair is so dry and eats this goodness up.

They use Loreal Professional at my Salon, it is good stuff, i'm telling you. And smells heavenly! Sorry Hayley I never really believed you until I used it. AMAZING.

I love this mascara, if you like the more natural look and not the chunky and gooey lashes look.

-R.S

For a lifetime.

2011-03-08T15:13:00.000-08:00

Well remember my last post about 'dainty jewelry'? I have one of the greatest friends in the world that is truly a sweetheart. My best friend Alexandra Gibbs (we've been friends since 8th grade) moved away a couple years ago to Santa Barbra to pursue her amazing talent as a Photographer at Brooks College http://blog.alexandragibbsphotography.com/(check out her blog). We have kept in touch and recently she sent a little package my way to remind me of our great friendship with the most perfect, dainty, friendship necklace that I absolutely adore. I could not thank her enough, meant so much to me. I cant wait to reunite in a couple weeks when I visit California for Spring Break.

I have had way too many good times with this gem. I LOVE YOU D.
Love Always,
M

Dainty.

2011-02-25T19:23:00.000-08:00

If you know me, you know that all I ever wear is gold jewelry...I can't help it! I LOVE GOLD. What I love even more lately, is dainty. There is just something so classy about a a sexy outfit with a dainty gold necklace, and bracelet that can make the outfit even 10 times better. If I had all the money in the world I would buy some expensive pieces of real gold, dainty jewelry that would be 'every day' wear.

-R.S

Christian.

2011-02-23T11:31:00.001-08:00

It has become pretty sad that I have no new pictures of Chris & I to post. It's just even more of a realization that I haven't seen him in 1 year and 7 months. I sent him a pizza the other day to be delivered to his apartment. I told the pizza guy my siutation, that I lived in Az and I needed the pizza to be delivered & payed for tax included because it was a gift for a Missionary. He asked for the name and I said Christian...he then replies "No not the religion, what's his name?" I thought that was pretty funny. Hopefully Chris got the Pizza and maybe delivered a spiritual lesson to the pizza guy too? Anyway that's my story for the day. Have a Happy Day!

Trendy

2011-02-21T00:17:00.000-08:00

I've always been a huge fan of the high bun. I need to leave more room for some hair excitement though.

I've done this knot a couple times, so easy and fun. LOVE.

This bun is timeless, so classy.

For more of a messy look.. (this pic doensn't show the rad braid going up the back of her hair.)

Should I incorporate these hair styles a little more to spruce up my life? Yes.

Love. R.S

Madewell

2011-02-20T11:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday, hope all your delicious cravings come true. We all know Sunday is sweets day. It's usually a toss up between making home made chocolate Oreos or nibbling on things around the kitchen that are never completely satisfying. For now, these are my cravings...

Also,
I've decided to come back to blogging. Tumblr I found to be vary vacant.

R.S

I Die.

2011-02-20T00:54:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to have kids and throw fancy parties for their birthday. Such a good excuse for yummy treats and fun company.

Mod Podge!

2011-02-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

These lovely ladies and I got crafty last night and made these adorable boxes. Our next craft involves a gold chain and some yarn.
until then, happy Friday,

XOXO RS

Miss you sister of mine

2011-01-31T21:05:00.000-08:00

Hayley please come visit soon. I miss my best friend...maybe not as much as mom's chocolate pie but close second.

This & That

2011-01-27T14:42:00.000-08:00

Miss this Guy.

2011-01-22T22:07:00.000-08:00

Only 5 more months until I get to be with my best friend again. Love him.

Dancers Among us....

2011-01-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

Check out this awesome photographer Here. He captures dancers doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way.

Country Strong. The freaking bomb!

2011-01-16T22:25:00.000-08:00

I can't contain myself with this guy. His character on Country Strong (which by the way I give 10 stars..) Is so perfect. Such a tough cowboy, so endearing, humble and confident.

My new best friend

2011-01-13T18:17:00.000-08:00

I just crave....

2011-01-11T20:04:00.000-08:00

Arm candy.

2011-01-10T12:34:00.001-08:00

So Delicious, my current obsession. No, not a new top of the line Chanel bag, even better, Mia Jane Waite. Mind you, my social life is down the drain...do I care? No, I'd rather spend my nights with this Jewel.

Change is good.

2010-12-13T10:11:00.000-08:00

Well My last couple weeks in Utah have been extremely successful! I passed my written and practical cosmetology exams, and now I am licensed! Never thought this day would come. Not going to lie, leaving Provo will be tough! I have been living it up though. Now I'm looking forward to Christmas!! Cant wait to be with all my sisters, making yummy food, movies, shopping, just hanging out! Love my family. TIS THE SEASON!

Moving home.

2010-12-02T11:07:00.000-08:00

So I have to say goodbye to provo this winter....I'm not cut out for it. My plans....Work in scottsdale, save money, and cambodia in the summer! I may return to Provo in the Spring, I'm not quite sure. I love Provo, everything about it, but who in their right mind prefers to live in ice?? Not me! I will miss my amazing roomie more than anything, and especially living on my own! Momma's home cooked meals will be a nice perk though.

What are you thankful for?

2010-11-23T16:58:00.000-08:00

I've noticed a lot lately that it is easy to focus on the things that we don't have in our lives. We can list them so easily, and moan and groan about them. But what we fail to realize is that it's not about what we don't have,it's those hardships that make us appreciate what we do have. For instance....The blizzard that is going to hit provo tonight, not so fun. How thankful am I to have a warm apartment and blankets to cozy up in. I'm also thankful for:

My family, how close we are, and that we are all healthy.
The gospel, how it has shaped me into who I am today.
Good friends, those I can lean on, and depend on.
My experience in Utah, learning to be on my own.
Temples, baptisms for the dead.
Christian Cade Larson, the huge example he is in my life.
Hair school, that I am able to do something I love as a profession.

The list could obviously go on for days. I hope this post can make whoever is reading realize what they too are thankful for even at times we gloom on trials or things what we don't have! Happy Holidays.

I miss my Niece and Nephews

2010-11-17T19:26:00.000-08:00

I'm finally homesick. I miss my momma my pops, I miss my sisters, I miss my friends, Qt, the smell of my house! I miss going to my sister Natalie's house just to hang out. I miss knowing where I am at all times. I miss drive by's past Christian's house. I miss working out at mountain side, diet coke runs with my sister Rachel. But most of all I miss my nephews and adorable niece. I miss dance parties with Myles, Nannying Cash, and catching up on Noah and Lincoln's Life! I miss holding baby Mia any chance I got! I can't wait to visit home in 6 days especially for Thanksgiving, because I'm truly thankful for it all!

Vegas baby!

2010-11-15T22:05:00.000-08:00

Provo had an event, & I went. Was it the greatest night I've ever had, probably not. Was it fun getting dressed up for a themed party. Of course!

TUMBLR

2010-11-13T15:53:00.000-08:00

Guys check out my tumblr....easier way of blogging!
www.rissasue.tumblr.com

THIS IS WHY SHE IS MY BEST FRIEND.

2010-10-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

Birthdays bring good luck!

2010-10-07T00:18:00.000-07:00

My birthday was way fun, thank you everyone who spoiled the heck out of me. Lets just say getting 3 packages in the mail is the best thing ever! Thank you to my family for being so thoughtful :)

Good News: I got a job at The Pizza Factory!

Mamma Lane

2010-09-27T21:55:00.000-07:00

Brekyn's mom surprised her this week end and decided to spoil me as well. I couldn't thank her enough for everything she has done for me and our cute little apartment. She is so fun, and this week end was a BLAST! We went to dinner every night and we also went to park city for the day to do the alpine slide. I hadn't been there in years, it was so fun to go back! Lori got me and Brek to sign up to do a 15 day cleanse. She took us to Costo and whole foods and filled our whole fridge with nothing but veggies and anything green. No sugar for 15 days...meaning NO DIET COKE! Guys this is huge for me. I'm so excited to do this, today was our first day and I feel great. I'm drinking a gallon of water a day..CRAZY! (for me). Brek and I also have our 15 days planned our with work out schedule including the fabulous p90x. I haven't felt so in shape in so long I'm loving these Lane habits i'm picking up. Thursday night I went on a fun group date with my friend Scott, first one since living in Provo and it was not a disappointment. Apparently I have good luck and bowling was a hit for me! Drum roll..... WE HIKED THE Y! Its official were provo residents now that we have hiked the Y. Well I cant walk...Brekyn and I decided to run down the whole way! NO STOPPING and in squatting position....ya I've been feeling that for 4 days now. Were going to hike it every sat until its too cold, gotta take advantage!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL SISTERS SHAY SHAY AND RACHEL!

2010-09-23T17:38:00.000-07:00

I hope you guys get spoiled the heck out of on your special day. Shay I'm so lucky to have such an awesome sister in la, thanks for being so perfect for the fam, doesn't hurt that you love to shop :) Rachi roo, oh how i love you. Wish i could surprise you with a big route 44 diet coke! go buy one for the both of us. Have such a good birthday sisters. LOVE YOU BOTH!

"There is eye candy every where I turn...I have a kink in my neck!"

2010-09-19T16:47:00.000-07:00

Another great week in Provo, even with a sick day. My two roommates and I had the 24 hour bug so we spent all day in me and Brek's King size bed (we pushed our beds together, thus we call it the king). That was Tuesday, by Wednesday we were still lagging so we didn't do anything too exciting the rest of the week. The week end on the other hand, was great! Friday night was my first real 'night on the town'. We went to a little black and white party in Arlington and It was so fun being surrounded by a bunch of people I don't know. Hence, I met so many new people, which I love. Saturday was also great because we took a trip down to Salt Lake to hit up Gateway and Happy Sumo (OBSESSED). The best sushi, and being on the V.I.P list is a plus, great deals. I'm waiting for something negative in Provo....I'm yet to find anything. This is too good to be true! Miss you fam, Rachie I miss our sonic runs. Natalie I miss sitting in your back yard having our deep conversations about life in 3rd world countries eating ice and veggie fries! LOVE YOU ALL.

Thankful for this amazing experience

2010-09-12T00:19:00.001-07:00

week 1 of living in Provo has officially been completed. I just want to first start by thanking my parents for this amazing experience. First, by being examples and parents that have helped me get to the point where i am able to live on my own. It has already been an eye opener of how many responsibilities you have to take on when deciding to be on your own. Just going grocery shopping on my own was different. But how much i do love taking on these little responsibilities. Let me now tell you how much i enjoy living here. My apartment complex, "king Henry" is amazing. We are our own little family, and every day you see friends you've made walking around our area. Our ward is awesome, and ward prayer every Sunday is such a great way to get to know everyone in our complex. My roommates are IDEAL. we are all the same, and never get sick of each other. Our days consist of working out, and cooking dinner together basically every day. The George foreman has become my closest friend, and i am the designated chicken griller. (thanks to my momma I've been taught how to marinate just right). There are so many great people here that i meet every day, and i feel like this has been the best decision of my life! i started hair school Tuesday and it has been great. So nice, and professional and so many fun girls. Basically week 1 of Provo has been a dream. I know there will be many stressful days, and homesick days ahead of me. But as of now i say BRING IT! :) Thanks for all you do for me mom and dad, miss you every day!!

Friday- my roommates and I went on a nice run, (we are training for a half marathon) made dinner, then hung out with some friends in our ward.

Saturday- Brekyn and I went to the gym, did some laundry, hung out by the pool with my cousin chad and his friend Larry, then went shopping for black school clothes. After we met up with my other two roommates and went out to eat at this AMAZING pizza shop called Slab, then hung out with (my roommate) kalie's, cousin and then ended the night off at my cousin Chads house.

GREAT Week end!

Blog update: UTAH DAY 1 & 2

2010-09-05T19:37:00.000-07:00

Excited, Graduated...& UTAH!?

2010-08-17T14:56:00.000-07:00

EXCITED:

The Beach house in ventura. The whole family together on the beach? Anything greater? Probably. But I am excited as ever! only 4 more days until a week of pure bliss.

Graduated:

After 2 years at Evit I am officially done with hair school! I can't describe this feeling, I couldn't possibly tell you how happy I am out of that place!

UTAH? WAHOO

I move away to the magical land of Provo, UT in a week and a half. Is this for real? I've been waiting for this since 5th grade. I can't explain my excitement. And to move in with my best friend in the world! Serious? This is a dream. I feel so ready for this, minus the packing...that's not important right? Procrastinating this only makes me pack faster right? Thats what i'm hoping for. I am going to miss a lot of baggage back in Az though.

1st and far most: My Mommy and Daddy, duh what kind of person would I be if I didn't miss them like crazy, and everything they do for me! It is crazy how much they have helped me to get to this point, and they still are helping me. BIG TIME. I'm so thankful for them.

2nd and just as important: The Halls. Man do I love them! I have become so close with my sister Natalie, and i'm still amazed at what an example she is to me. And boy oh boy little Cash he is my buddy and I have loved nannying him this summer.

3rd definitely not the worst: The waites and baby Mia. Rachel has been so fun, and so kind to let me raid her closet every day this summer, i will die with out that perk. Don't even get me started on Baby Mia, I'm obsessed with her. I'm probably going to cry every night, that is how attached I am to this precious baby.

The Waites & Sweet Cakes

2010-07-24T18:09:00.000-07:00

I have LOVED having the Waites stay with us for the summer. Rachel and I are having oodels of fun. Our days consist of movies, our favorite T.v shows, swimming with the kids, diet coke runs, and baking! It will be hard to leave them in september.

Today was my last day working at Sweet Cakes. I sure will miss that yummy place. I loved my scakes family, and we all had so much fun working together! I can't beleive I worked there for 3 years. Felt like a couple months. Now my lucky Cousin Christy gets to fill my spot, I know she will do an awesome job! Rachel, Natalie and the kids came for one last visit! Thanks to the Hunnington family for giving me such an awesome job.

Dear Diet Coke....

2010-07-21T19:25:00.000-07:00

You continue to quench my thirst every hot summer day. I know you are so very bad for me, but how do I let you go? I'm not ready. I cant!

Oxfords: Foot Candy

2010-07-21T01:01:00.000-07:00

I Must Have a pair.

BUSY BEE!

2009-11-05T12:17:00.000-08:00

As you can see I have struggled with updating my blog, mainly because lately, I'm struggling to even breath once in a while. What comes first really? Blogging or breathing? I choose blogging. I have decided to take on everything possible my senior year. I currently have 3 jobs, I work at Arizona Rehab Monday through Friday as a filer. After work on Tuesdays and Thursdays I teach my friend Sabrina, dance. Thursday night after dance, I have night school at Mcc. Then Saturday I work at sweet cakes! And I guess you could say I have 3 and a half jobs because I do hair out of my house about once a week. Typically I don't get home every day till about 6 thirty, Tuesday nights 8 thirty and school nights 10. Through all of this I have to keep up with mountain view classes, and Evit! You could say I get a little stressed, but don't get me wrong....I LOVE BEING BUSY! It has been great, I haven't pulled my hair out yet, so I'm thinking this is doing me lots of good. I finally have money to save, money to spend...you name it! I love feeling like I have been productive at the end of every day. What keeps me organized is my handy little 'check list' book. I've had it for about a year and its completely torn up. I would be lost with out it! I make a check list every single night! For the dumbest things, wake up at this time, eat this for breakfast. Then the important things like an appointment at this time, or don't forget this. I even make sure to add, make someones day, or be kind! If you are not a planner, I promise you, your life will feel easier! Go to barns and noble and buy a cute little planner. I even added my dreams, and goals!

As for my life outside the working mode, things are going great! I am loving every second of hair school. We are currently preparing for the upcoming hair show. It is a masquerade, and we chose to make our model a Zebra. I'm really excited because last year I was the model so i didn't get the opportunity to do the hair. This year I am the stylist! I get to do whatever I please. Last week we had crazy hair day and my friend Sabrina chose to make mine wacky! It turned out pretty cool. My sister Rachel is in town for a whole month, my mom and I will take care of her and Myles while she is sick with pregnancy. She is a trooper! Halloween...let down like always. My costume was a disaster because the main part(my fangs) would not stay on my teeth! So instead of being a sexy vampire, I ended up looking like a hooker. Oh well, what can you do! My friends and I decided to go to a 'fun' party....ya not fun at all! I'm bummed I missed out on the Madsen tradition of having a bonfire out front with family and neighbors. Although, I did get to see the pumpkin catch on fire, in flames on the porch. That was exciting, and probably the highlight of my night. Halloween is probably my least favorite holiday. I'm really looking forward to Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Who doesn't love the good food, family, and decorations?! It brings me so much joy! I am so thankful for my health, family, and my cute missionary! Christian is now serving in New Jersey, and loving every second of his mission. He is continuing to make me proud, and freezing his buns off. Boy do I love than man! Life has been real good to me, and I couldn't be happier!

The girl on the left, Aubry Hiatt, her teeth worked!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Rachel, WIllie, and Shaley!!

2009-09-23T23:54:00.000-07:00

Rachel- I hope you feel better on your special day! I'm reserving a sister day for you and I. 'Last chance' and Nordstroms Cafe here we come :)

Willie- I miss you dearly, and don't get to see you enough. Hope your Trojans have a season full of victory!!

Shaley- My newest sister! I hope your day is stress free of wedding chaos, and can't wait to party with you in AZ!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love all of you!

My Dream & Goal

2009-09-21T23:14:00.000-07:00

For about a year and a half my dream has been to go to African to teach little kids English! I have heard of many people's experiences, all of whom, have had great things to say. I love love love children, and my favorite subject is English. So what better idea than to do two things I love in a beautiful country! It would be such an amazing experience, and eye opener. I watched 'Oprah Winfrey's Academy for African Girls' documentary and was in tears through the whole video! These poor kids are so sweet, bright and hopeful, but they have no opportunities. They need help over there! Yes I know parts of Africa are unsafe and filled with disease. But I assure all of you (mom) that the program I go through will keep me in good hands! Each pay check I get, I save it under all of my socks. I am a long way off, but I will not give up! The Program I am looking into is not cheap, but luckily I've heard of alternatives, like sponsors. If anyone out there has information for me, PLEASE let me know! I Would love any advice. I WILL MAKE IT TO AFRICA!! No matter what is takes :)

Thanks to my new trainer Natalie!

2009-09-14T22:47:00.000-07:00

So for the past week and a half I have been on a STRICT, and I mean STRICT diet. I have done really good, and I'm so proud of myself. I've got lots of motivation for the following up coming events: Romans wedding, Homecoming, and my big 18Th birthday! Natalie is my cheerleader, and pushes me beyond control! She doesn't even know it, but if she wasn't cheering me on I would've given up by now! Tonight I wanted to go running with her. Let me tell you a little something about me....I'm not one of those "let's just go on a nice long run!" every step is a struggle. I'm not equipped with good running shoes, and my body feels like an elephant running against wind! So you can imagine my horror when Natalie says "Lets just run really far!" Of course we ran walked ran (She's a trooper for walking with me!) But we went a total of about 6 miles and that is a lot for me! I've ran 7 before when I got a 'runners high' but that was a one time thing! So thank you Nanny Poo! With out you I would be chowing down on Ramen, Reeses Puffs, and any fast food! Ah yummy. Anybody out there trying to eat healthy....if I can do it, I SWEAR you can.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA!

2009-09-03T17:01:00.001-07:00

I hope you have a fabulous day. You are such a great example to me! You've showed me how to be confident, strong, and indepented! I love you more than anything :)

Santa Barbra

2009-08-25T22:02:00.000-07:00

I took a trip out to visit one of my very best friends, Alexandra Gibbs. She's been my friend since 8Th grade and she recently moved to Santa Barbra. I was so excited to see her, but getting to Santa Barbra wasn't easy, and took about 8 hours...I didn't drive! My flight to Burbank was delayed 10 minuets so I missed my already scheduled train to SB by about 5 minuets. This led to me waiting 3 hours for the next train... BY MYSELF! But let me tell ya, the wait was so worth it. My first time on a train was so much fun. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. When I finally made it to Sb the Gibbs' family had so much fun in store for me! We went to the beach, shopped down state street, went out to eat at fun restaurants. It also happened to be "fiesta" week (A huge holiday celebrated all weekend there). One of the traditions is to smash a confetti egg on some one's head? And all along state street they had swap meets of Mexican Good's, & foods, you name it. It was all so fun, Thanks so much Alexandra for letting me come out!!

Alexandra is an amazing Photographer, I was her model for a class assignment for Brooke's Institute where she is attending!

Finally an UPDATE:

2009-08-03T23:44:00.000-07:00

Well This whole blogging thing has been harder to keep up than I thought! But here is what I've failed to post over the past couple months....

Elder Christian Cade Larson Is officially a missionary and making me so proud in the Mtc. Since he will be learning Spanish he will be there till September, then off to Philly! I've gotten 2 letters from him so far, and I can already tell it's going to be so great for me to have his spiritual letters come once a week! And writing him is so much fun. He has been there 3 weeks and can already say his testimony and prayers in Spanish. What girlfriend am I if I don't brag about him right?! how happy I am for that handsome man, but saying goodbye, was definitely one of the hardest things that I've ever been through so far in my life! These two years better fly by!!

This was the last picture we took, and it was such a perfect last memory. He woke me up early one morning and we watched the sunrise on my roof. The early morning explains the tired faces :)

To keep my mind off Christian being gone, My best friend Kiley Brown Invited me to go with her family to stay in her Grandma's condo in Coronado. It was just the trip I needed. On a little island, the fun things to do were Bike rides all around town. Ice cream at 'moo time', pedi and manicures, trips into sandiego city for shopping, and my favorite, late night talks on the beach every night! Kiley also sent off a missionary so it's our favorite thing to of course talk about them! All in all, the trip was so much fun. Thanks to the Browns for letting me come.

Double Tree Inn

2009-06-08T18:07:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago my friends and I decided to take a little vakay to Scottsdale and spend the night in a fun hotel! We got on price line and won a great deal at the Double Tree Inn! I loved that it was based as an outside hotel but it was still really nice. Of course we spent the first couple hours just getting dolled up to hit up a local yogurt place. Because who doesn't get completely ready to get yogurt right? We ended up going to yogurt builders it was really good and a cute place. After, we headed back to our hotel and got ready to go to the pool! It was open till 12am so we went really late and had the pools to ourselves. we then wanted to tour the hotel. As were walking around, we realised it was litteraly a ghost town, with no one in site! We come across the gym, and of course its open at midnight. Really it wasnt, but all the doors were open! No one in site again. So of course we walked in to look around. Then the best part of the trip....The bathrooms. stocked with a hot tub, sauna and a steam room, all of which were turned on and working! The three of us just hung out in the hotel gym bathroom for like an hour...haha It was awesome. After sweating off a bunch of calories we got really hungry for Filberto's. What else!? Don't worry we searched all of Scottsdale for our craving. finally, ended up going to one in phoenix! Ha it was the nicest fili's I've been too. The next morning we layed by the pool all day to work on our tans! And to end our fun trip off, we went to yogurt land! YUM. My favorite yogurt place. The trip was a blast and I'm so glad we went.

THANKS MOM

2009-06-07T02:46:00.000-07:00

I REALISED TONIGHT( MORNING AT THIS POINT )THAT I'M JUST LIKE MY MOM. SHE IS A NIGHT OWL AND SOMETIMES GOES TO BED AT 3 JUST WORKING ON THE COMPUTER DOING HER SCRAPBOOKS, BLOGGING, AND BOOK KEEPING. BUT IN HER CASE, SHE HAS SOMETHING TO SHOW FOR HER LONG, IN MY CASE 'WASTED HOURS.' I JUST HAVE A PLAY LIST THAT I CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET ON MY DANG BLOG, AND A BROKEN KEY BOARD, HENCE THIS WHOLE POST IS IN CAPS. SO I GUESS THIS POST GOES OUT TO THE, ALL OF MAYBE 3 PEOPLE THAT VIEW MY BLOG.... I STAYED UP TILL 3 AM TO MAKE MY BLOG EXTRA FUN FOR YOU, AND UNFORTUNATELY I WASTED MY TIME, BECAUSE I'M NOT THE TECH WIZARD I THOUGHT I WAS! OH WELL, I GUESS I CAN SAY I WROTE IN MY JOURNAL RIGHT?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITTERS!!

2009-06-06T00:19:00.000-07:00

Whitney is Christian's older sister!

Sorry but I just love this picture haha

I hope you have such a fabulous day Whitney. You are my favorite and I've loved getting to know you, Briggles, and Michael. You are such a wonderful mom and deserve to have a special birthday. Hope its a good one!! Miss you!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!

2009-05-05T22:10:00.000-07:00

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Hope you have such a good day. Full of '60' fun things to do! Your the best daddy in the whole world :)

(funny that in both of my dance pictures he's in a suit and tie. Such a religious man!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYLER!

2009-05-03T12:23:00.001-07:00

I dont get to see you enough big guy! Hope you get lots of "coo" cars for your big day! love you My My

Student Council 09'

2009-05-01T16:59:00.001-07:00

Student council at Mountain View has definitely been an experience. To prepare me for student council this year I attended a camp in the summer that stuco members from all of Arizona attended. When I first got there, I will admit that I was taken back by all the EXTREMELY enthusiastic people that were just oh so spirited!! And the ANNOYING songs we had to sing all day. We were separated from our original school council and put into new councils with people we did not know & formed our own camp council. We were to come up with a school logo, chant, and we even had to sing songs the loudest in order to eat dinner first! It was horrible. But as camp went on, I became involved, Spirited, and became So close with my council. Making friends with so many amazing people that I thought I would have nothing in common with. really, and surprisingly just having a great time!

We did so many get to KNOW you activities. Some got really personal, like an activity called 'Eye to eye.' It sounds a little weird, but everyone at camp stood in a line and in silence, each person stared at each others eyes for 3 seconds. It was supposed to be as if you could see their soul, and what they were like underneath it all. I will admit I found myself breaking down into tears when I saw how unhappy some of the kids at camp were. It was for sure an eye opener. We also played a game called 'inside out.' Each student had a pillow case and they would talk about themselves & how they came across, or how other people saw them. They would then turn the pillow case inside out and tell the council how they really felt inside, and how things were at home. Listening to the stories of how sad the kids were, how lost, or how bad things were at home, made me feel so bad. I felt so blessed to have such an amazing family, and how happy I am. Don't worry, we also had fun activities and Leadership building activities. We had inspirational speakers, and one speaker even got me to break through a 3 inch wide piece of wood with nothing but the karate chop of my hand! NO JOKE. And even crazier, Some girls bent a 14 inch steel bar with the center of their throats. All they had to do was trust each other and themselves then move towards each other with all their might. It was CRAZY to watch the steel bend straight in half with no ambulance needed! But, DONT TRY THIS AT HOME. inspirational speaker definitely needed! All in all, camp was such an amazing experience and I'm so glad i had the opportunity to go.

This year in student council I've made so many new friends and had the chance of becoming more involved with the school. I'm only there for 3 periods of the day so its nice to feel like I still actually attend mountain view. I will admit that It has gotten hard for me to go as the end of the year comes, and I find myself not wanting to be so involved, and feeling a sense of 'junioritis' (sick of high school already). But I've chose to stick it through, and finish out the year! we just recently had an end of the year banquet, and I'm going to miss everyone. Especially the seniors going off to college. I've really enjoyed student council as a whole, and I'm so glad i did it.

Called to serve him.....

2009-05-01T16:31:00.000-07:00

InPennsylvania Philadelphia! Far east, but still safe in the states. I know selfish, that I'm glad he's not too far in a scary country. But after his accident, it's nice knowing there will be good hospitals close. The exciting part is that it's SPANISH SPEAKING! I wanted him to learn Spanish so bad! Maybe because all my brother in laws speak spanish, and my brother roman too ;) It will get extremely cold, almost below 0. He said he's excited to wear big trench coats haha. The sad part is that when he gets really cold, he breaks out in a bad rash of hives all over...Big bumps that itch really bad. He'll just have to have a lot of faith that they wont be too bad in the winter! I'm so proud of him, and he is so excited to serve the lord. He was glowing last night, and had such a strong spirit about him. He reports July 15Th!! Crazy how fast time is going to fly. Bring on the Philly cheese steak sandwiches and 'Rocky' steps! He wants to watch all of the Rocky movies and Invincible to get him pumped. This is going to be such a perfect mission for him, I'm just so dang excited for him!

We were both a little emotional...at least I was.

Chris' friends and family at El Charro. He actually read the wrong section for 5 minuets and as were all waiting with anticipation, we finally realised he wasnt reading the right part!

Some of Christian's friends, Matt Dawson and Austin Patience.

One of Chris' adorable Nieces Annie!

Let the good times roll!

2009-04-28T20:18:00.000-07:00

About two weeks ago was Christian's 19Th birthday and I really wanted to do something special for him! Well considering he's 19 years old and has never been on a plane I REALLY and literally wanted to go 'above and beyond' and see if there was anyway i could surprise him and take him on a plane. I checked online and lucky enough the prices to California were extremely low! I Begged my mom and dad then booked them ASAP. This was my plan: I had one of his close friends pack a backpack of his necessities and hide it in his house. His mom then picked me up so we could pick up Chris and drive to the airport. I had told Chris to get work off and that i had something planned for the day. Nothing too big, just something fun. I knocked on the door and made him immediately put on the blindfold. I didn't want him knowing his mom was driving us or he'd know something was up. I grabbed the bag and put it in the car then made christian sit patiently in the front seat with rules of, no peeking and no touching! We finally got to the airport and i ripped his blindfold off, he was so surprised and so excited. I told him we were flying to California for the day to relax on the beach! A perfect get away after his accident, where he spent 4 days in ICU. My wonderful sister Rachel picked us up and dropped us off at Laguna where food and shops were walking distance. It was a perfect hot sunny day, and it was so fun just hanging out the whole day with no worries. We both refused to put sun block on and got FRIED. No exaggeration. we came home as lobsters. Besides almost missing our flight home by getting there 20 min before it took off....everything was perfect!
Thanks to everyone that helped!

I've been dating Christian Cade Larson for 1 year today. Crazy I know! Especially since I've never dated a guy for more than a couple months. But Christian (chinch) is my best friend and I've never liked someone so much! Not once have I ever gotten sick of him, or found a reason to just be mad at him. He is so caring, and selfless. He constantly is worrying about getting me home on time, making me laugh, keeping me safe, and just being there for me. He's a hard worker with almost 40 hour weeks at Longbow golf course, He's EXREMELY goofy which I LOVE. He's been through so much and has the biggest heart. I'm so darn lucky to have him as my adorable boyfriend! My family adores Chris and he's so good with my nephews always bringing over his giant snakes to keep them entertained. Were all going to miss him! Sad, but so exciting....he gets his mission call this Thursday! I don't know what I'm going to do with out him for two years. But i know he is going to be such an amazing missionary! I'm so excited to see where he goes. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING CHINCHY & HAPPY 1 YEAR! Love ya chubs.

Watch out...HERE I COME!

2009-04-27T23:01:00.001-07:00

I already spend enough time on the computer as it is, so why not spend even more time updating a blog about my adventurous life as a teenager in high school. So here is goes, we'll see how well I do with this. I'm hoping it can be more of an online journal for me. Alright so I'll let the secret out...I've been spending a lot of time with Robert Pattinson or many of you may know him as (Edward Cullen). We've been shooting the upcoming sequel to twilight called 'New Moon' It's been very exciting. They've casted me as the new Bella!!

Haha I wish this were true. My friend Meghan from Evit edited this picture for me as a joke and i randomly found it on my computer. I had to share it with you, I laugh every time!