Kids are the Worst

Some things can really make you laugh even when you perhaps aren't in the best of moods. Take this for instance. :-)

Zion

I had the best weekend.

A group of friends and I rented a vacation home and explored Zion National Park this past weekend. Our time there included but was not limited to the following.

• Food
• Comfy beds
• A wrap around porch/patio
• Nerts
• Hot tubs
• Freezing cold pools with fun slides
• Intense hiking
• Mild hiking
• Wet hiking
• Peanut butter M&Ms
• Breathtaking views
• Fearless chipmunks and squirrels
• Deer galore
• Stars
• Big screen TV and DVR so we could watch the football game later
• Movies
• More food
• Laughter
• Smiles
• Soreness

Basically, it was amazing.

Here are a few of my favorite snapshots from the trip.

 

It certainly was a good time with some great people. :-)

Vertical Stripes

I'm wearing blue and white stripes, which for some reason is like, my favorite thing ever. I just had a pink lemonade Jolly Rancher sucker, and I'm going to hang out with some awesome people all weekend, climbing on rocks and eating food and stuff. The little things, my friends. Life is good.

Taylor Swift feat. The Civil Wars - Safe & Sound

It's probably a little embarrassing how many times I've listened to this song. I listened to it on repeat on the way back to work from lunch yesterday as well as to Sports Authority and back and while I was getting ready for bed! It's just so great—kind of indie, kind of soulful, kind of heartbreaking. And it probably helps a little that it's by my girl Taylor and from the Hunger Games.

Kate Earl - Melody

So the other day I got kind of sick of the playlist I always listen to, so I went searching through my phone for other music. I was actually going to listen to the song Merry Happy by Kate Nash, which is one of my favorites, but then I saw "Kate Earl" right above her. "What? Kate Earl? Who is that? What stuff do I have from her? I must know!" I thought. So I hit play. I still have no clue where I got it, but I really like it. I'd describe it as modern, chill, happy, and lightly Jamaican. What?! It is, okay. And I enjoy the album artwork too! It's bold, colorful, and chic. I'll have to see what other stuff this girl's got in her arsenal.

Pentatonix - Somebody That I Used to Know

Katie and I went to an a cappella outdoor concert several months ago.

We had an awesome time, and Pentatonix totally blew me away. They are amazing! I wanted to join an a cappella group myself! After the concert, I watched this video. Oh, man, so good. Even if you hate this song, watch it!

See, told you so.

Rascal Flatts - I Won't Let Go

When my heart is feeling a little bit low, this song brings tears to my eyes.