4:00PM: Vowed to go home early and start writing a talk, in order to be done by at least 9:00PM.

5:30ish PM: Got off work.

6:00PM-9:30PM: Wasted time.

9:30PM-1:15AM (present): Started writing talk, funned around on the interweb, downloaded some music from the CD "80 Great Movie Themes" (I don't know either, so don't ask), continued writing talk...

Projected Time to Finish Talk: 2:30ish AM?

9:00AM: Present talk in Sacrament Meeting.

Well done, Catherine.

I WON!

My faith in contests has been restored. TAMN has selected me for the winner of some Sweet Tooth Fairy Cupcakes and I cannot wait to collect my prize. The cupcakes are so glam-check them out here. You can also get cookies and all kinds of crap from this bakery, order a million things from them here.

Special thanks to Leandra for telling me about my winnings. You will be sampling these little babies.

Diet Coke + Toast = Crazy Delicious

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!

I know, it's a little early for Christmas stuff but...Last weekend I was at Primary Children's Hospital getting some information on the Festival of Trees. I knew that the festival was where people donate trees and that people bid on them and 100% of the proceeds go to Primary Children's, but I DIDN'T know that there are other things you can donate besides trees. Apparently they do a gift boutique as well. That means, any person who can make a quality item that another person might want to purchase is invited to donate. I have decided to make something awesome and donate it. I know I have a lot of craft-tastic friends who might want to donate as well. Let me give you the info (this is straight from the packet they gave me at the meeting):

Large numbers of quality handmade gifts are needed. Involve your friends, relatives, neighbors, and associates. STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY ITEMS, but graciously accept all gifts. Encourage donors to package items in clear cellophane wrap, bags, or use ribbon to gift-wrap items when appropriate.

Turn In: We encourage all gifts to be completed by November 1, so they can be priced before Festival begins. Please check each item to make sure it is in good condition. Turn gifts in to Board Members in sturdy boxes.

Pricing: It is helpful if the donor includes the cost of materials for each item. Our goal is to price items at market value. The quality of work, the cost of materials, and the colors influence the price.

Gift Ideas:

Christmas Items: Nativity items, snowman kits, wall hangings, large wooden items, ornaments, tree skirts, neighbor gifts.

Craft Items: All-occasion note cards, thank you cards, dolls beaded, necklaces and bracelets, embroidered samplers, neighbors gifts.

Quilts: Tied or quilted king, queen, regular, twin and baby size. There is a great demand for larger sizes and rag quilts.

Kitchen: Tablecloths, runners, aprons, applique dishtowels, nylon scrubbers.

Baby and Children: Receiving blankets, burp cloths, chunky and fuzzy yarn hats and mittens, hooded bath towels, preemie items, baby headbands.

Afghans: Lap robes and afghans in white and off-white are always in demand.

Anyway, I just thought this would be a really awesome charity project-I always want to do something like this but I forget. Last year they raised 1.6 million dollars for all those babies! Can you believe that? Anyway, let me know if you have any questions.

Bella Dies

As many of you are probably aware, the fourth book in the Twilight Series came out on Saturday. In light of this event, the most hilarious thing ever has happend:

My Sister-in-Law, Kari, was driving around in Salt Lake when something caught her eye: a large banner hanging above the freeway, with "BELLA DIES" written on it.

HA! I have never been so glad in my entire life. Glad and jealous that I didn't think of this first. This is the best possible prank that could be played on Utah. I would not be surprised it I saw this little number on the news. For those of you who are unfamilar with this series, Bella is the main character. Now, I have no idea if this spoiler is even true (I'm actually thinking it isn't-the author is such a sap, I don't think she could let the main character go) but I am now convinced it may or may not be my divine duty to put up the same sign in Utah County.

Stay tuned.

Seriously So Blessed

Listen up, blogging world: I've officially found the second best blog ever. I don't know who the creator is, but they are genius and I will be inviting them to my home for a celebratory feast as soon as possible.

Cat's List of Things That the 2nd Best Blog Ever Must Have:

1. Making fun of things Provo residents do: check


2. Every blogging cliche possible: check


3. Reference to all-things-mormon aka Twilight series, selling candles out of your home, and pronouncing Lake Powell "Lake Pal": check


4. Saying how "blessed" you are in every entry: check


5. Being the highlight of my day: check

Special thanks to Brian Corry for finding all the funny things and letting me in on the secrets. Keep in mind that this blog is NOT serious. It's just awesome.

Seriously So Blessed: Second Best Blog of All Time

Things Mormons Like {A La Stuff White People Like}

When Mormons Make it to the Finals of a Reality Show...

It's a well known fact that Mormons meet together at least 3-4 times weekly for various activities. One fact that is not so well known is this: what do mormons talk about when they get together? I'll tell you: REALITY SHOWS. Particularly when there is a Mormon in the finals. A Mormon loves nothing more than to talk about David Archuleta and/or Brook White's most recent (and brilliant) performance on American Idol, or about how Marie Osmond passed out on Dancing with the Stars and is probably having diet issues.

The BEST thing that ever happened to Mormons was Mitt Romney. They love to talk about hos Mitt Romney was-and still is-the BEST candidate (ok, so the presidential election is not a reality show but...it sure seems like it). Further more, Mormons are always convinced that the Latter Day Saint contestant is ALWAYS the BEST contestant. It doesn't matter if the person in question is a complete idiot. They are Mormon, dang it, and that alone should qualify them for a win!

If you are ever talking to a Mormon about one of their "brothers" or "sisters" in a reality show, do not EVER suggest that they like the contestant soley because of their faith. This will get you know where fast with a Mormon. They will become deeply offended and then read off a list of all the reasons their favorite reality star is perfect in every way (this is a long and ridiculous list that you could do without-trust me). On the flip side, during one of these conversations, it is always helpful to say something to this effect: "You know, I can't help but notice that (insert reality star's name here) has something different about them. They just light up the whole show!" or "(reality star's name) is setting such a great example for the youth of today-I'm so glad so many Americans can look up to him/her!". These statements are especially impactful if you are non-Mormon. That will let the Mormon you are speaking with know that you are probably going to be ripe and ready for baptism in the next few weeks. Don't be surprised if the missionaries show up on your doorstep.

There are only two reasons why the Mormons aren't 100% thrilled when the Mormon wins the whole show. Reason 1: the reality star is not only Mormon, but gay. This means the Mormon audience is 98% thrilled and 2% nervous that Mormons have been mis-represented on television. Reason 2: the reality show is The Real World New Orleans on MTV and the star is Julie. Enough said.