You know...I think I'm a true romantic. Among my top romantic movie moments for those of you who follow my romantic lead...
*Stardust - When she confesses her love to him when he's a mouse. I love the part where she says "My heart, it doesn't feel like it belongs to me anymore. It belongs to you, and if you wanted it, I would ask for nothing...no good, no acts to prove your love. Just your heart, in exchange for mine."
*Ever After - When she has just come out of the tower with the creepy guy, and he's coming to rescue her. They start talking, and he says "I come before you, not as a Prince, but as a man in love. But I would feel like a King, if you Danielle Debarbarak, would be my wife."
*The Young Victoria - When he's just been shot, and he's in bed. She says "Why did you do it?" and he says "First, because I am replacable , and you are not" she says ""You are not replacable to me!" And he says "And second, You're the only wife I've got, or will ever have. You are my whole existence, and I will love you until my very last breath."
*The Proposal - When he says "Will you marry me? Because I'd really like to date you."
*The Notebook - He tells her that he'd rather fight with her everyday, than life without her.
*A Walk to Remember - The last 10 minutes of the movie, where they get married and then... Also the parts where he fulfills all of her wishes.
*The Holiday - When she runs back to him after almost leaving
*Titanic - The classic moment on the bow of the ship!! Love it (even if it is cheesey :D lol)
*The Princess Bride - The best of all worlds...action, adventure, romance and humor. It just doesn't get better. Favorite romantic part....the end kiss. Classic, deep, true love.
*Sweet Home Alabama - "What do you wanna be married to me for?" "So I can kiss you any time I want" LOVE that end scene where the rain looks like glass and sparkles!
*Beauty and the Beast - His transformation, and their ensuing happiness
*Valentine's Day - When the two best friends get together, just before that stupid deejay says his dumb line and ruins the mood of the last scene.
*The Scarlet Pimpernel - She goes to see him in jail, and all of their secrets dissapate into nothingness, as they embrace.
*27 Dresses - Their wedding....and before that, his confession that he really did cry at that one wedding he reported on.
*Enchanted - When he kisses her awake, (then they battle) and they almost fall off the roof, and she asks him if he normally falls off things. :D lol and sigh of cuteness!
*What a Girl Wants - The ending-ish part. She's serving, and her dad and boyfriend show up. Super sweet and cute!!
*Return to Me - He comes to Italy to find her, and tells her that he loves her.
*The Princess and the Frog - "You just kissed yourself a Princess!" "And...I'm about to do it again. ;)"
*You've Got Mail - The end scene where they're in the park, kiss, and then the dog wants some love too!
*Letters from Juliet - He falls off the trellis, and she goes down and kisses him. :) Super cute!!
*Moonstruck - In the opera. She's crying, and he takes her hand and kisses it.
*Runaway Bride - The last wedding scene (like there isn't 5 or something in the movie), where she walks toward him through the fall leaves
*Pretty Woman - "So what happens after he climbs the tower, and saves her?" "She saves him right back"
I think that's all for now!! Just wanted to express my love for cute, romantic movies! :)
~B
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Collegiate Update
I moved to college 5 weeks ago today. Moving day was a little stressful...and the first week was hard. Now, however, things are getting "normal" (as if any of us knows what "normal" really is) again. It feels like I have started over in life, and have been given a chance to really find out who I am. High school is over (thank goodness!!) and most of that drama has gone away.
I have found those who continually seem to enjoy high school drama (for some unknown reason), and some who like to keep their lives as simple a possible. I find that I like to be with the people whose lives are generally simple. It is easier to have fun with them, and I don't get into "K-syndrome".
Working out has become a regular thing for me now. I find it a good stress relief, and endorphine releaser (which I LOVE!! :D ). I am finding myself at the gym more and more often...mostly on the elipticle machines, and I have lost 5 or so lbs. since I've gotten here....and I'm working on loosing more.
Many of my classes are increasingly interesting, mostly because I get the lessons from the perspective of the church. I like knowing the church's take on evolution, and the formation of the galaxies. I have found that, unlike the catholic church, the LDS church and science can co-exist quite comfortably. It only deepens my testimoney of the church to which I belong. :)
I have also gotten back into swing/ballroom dancing...and am LOVING that too!! I find great pleasure in dancing (especially with the opposite sex! ;) lol), and getting to know people through it. Dancing, and most particularly following a lead, comes naturally to me, almost like breathing. It is one of the easiest things for me, and I love being able to be good at it without having to try too hard.
All in all, college is a BLAST and a HALF!! I love being up here, and having the feeling of being totally independent. So much fun!! :D
Always,
~Becca
I have found those who continually seem to enjoy high school drama (for some unknown reason), and some who like to keep their lives as simple a possible. I find that I like to be with the people whose lives are generally simple. It is easier to have fun with them, and I don't get into "K-syndrome".
Working out has become a regular thing for me now. I find it a good stress relief, and endorphine releaser (which I LOVE!! :D ). I am finding myself at the gym more and more often...mostly on the elipticle machines, and I have lost 5 or so lbs. since I've gotten here....and I'm working on loosing more.
Many of my classes are increasingly interesting, mostly because I get the lessons from the perspective of the church. I like knowing the church's take on evolution, and the formation of the galaxies. I have found that, unlike the catholic church, the LDS church and science can co-exist quite comfortably. It only deepens my testimoney of the church to which I belong. :)
I have also gotten back into swing/ballroom dancing...and am LOVING that too!! I find great pleasure in dancing (especially with the opposite sex! ;) lol), and getting to know people through it. Dancing, and most particularly following a lead, comes naturally to me, almost like breathing. It is one of the easiest things for me, and I love being able to be good at it without having to try too hard.
All in all, college is a BLAST and a HALF!! I love being up here, and having the feeling of being totally independent. So much fun!! :D
Always,
~Becca
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Relationship Advice
Ok, so I promised to give out some relationship advice...
First of all, there's a saying that I like to use when couples fight, and look for advice...it is this: "Don't go to bed angry." The saying means this: if you have a fight with your significant other, get it resolved ASAP. Fighting is like inflicting a wound on yourself and the other person. If you go to bed angry, then you are letting the anger fester inside you, and just like a sore, it will become a parasite to your soul. The more you think about it, and stay angry, the worse things will seem, and the worse they will eventually become.
If you are one of those prideful people that think the other person should apologize first (for whatever silly reason...ie. "they started it", "he/she should be the bigger person", etc.), I have something to say that you might find a little harsh. But keep reading anyway. :) Get over yourself. As my wise mother would say "Take the high road". To "take the high road" means that you will be the bigger person, and apologize first. Or when confronted with an insult, you just let it roll off your back. DO NOT (let me repeat this, for it is important) DO NOT (one more time...) DO NOT hold onto insults, or whatever other mean things people might say. It's not worth it. I promise that if you will let it go, you will be SO MUCH HAPPIER!! Holding onto insults is like holding onto a hot coal. The longer you hold onto it, the more damaged YOU become. The people who insult you might do it on accident, or on purpose...however, they usually move on pretty quickly, and forget about it. You should do the same.
Pretend that you are wearing a rubber duck suit. Insults are like drops of water. Let them roll off like the little insignificant drops of rain they are.
My next piece of advice is to learn to compromise. Relationships are all about give and take. The more you give of yourself (time especially), the happier you will be. Don't think so much about the take...just give of yourself. Life will be better. :)
Watch for red flags. Red flag examples: If he/she abuses you (physically, emotionally, psychologically, etc.), if he/she is always in "poor me, woe is me, control drama" mode, if they are disrespectful to their Mother (for guys) or Father (for girls) (disrespect for the parent of the opposite sex is a big sign of how they will treat you in the future), other big things that might bug you (leaving clothes everywhere, uncleanliness, B.O., swearing, drinking, smoking, drugs, etc.). You can work through the small things, but these are the big things that you need to look out for.
Ok....the big one....
Cheating. If you're thinking about cheating on your significant other, DON'T. If you want out of the relationship, then get out. If you are married and looking at people of the opposite sex that are not your spouse, STOP! Do more things with your spouse, and STOP looking at others. You married that person for a reason! Out of all the people you could have married, you chose THAT person. Remember that reason, and STOP looking at people of the opposite sex that you aren't married to!
If you suspect your sig. other of cheating, confront them. Look for signs that they are lying, you should know this person well, and should be able to tell if they are lying or not. If you don't know the signs of lying, look them up on the Internet! Simply ask them, pluck up the courage, and just do it. If they try to avoid the question ("How could you ask me such a thing?" etc.), ask again until you get a straight answer. Look them in the eye. Most people cannot look another in the eye and lie, straight to the others face. Chances are, you will get an honest answer (whether you like the answer or not depends on the case).
I think those are the big ones that I'd like to leave you with right now. :)
Please remember that each case is different. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me on the comments section of my blog. :)
~A Friend
First of all, there's a saying that I like to use when couples fight, and look for advice...it is this: "Don't go to bed angry." The saying means this: if you have a fight with your significant other, get it resolved ASAP. Fighting is like inflicting a wound on yourself and the other person. If you go to bed angry, then you are letting the anger fester inside you, and just like a sore, it will become a parasite to your soul. The more you think about it, and stay angry, the worse things will seem, and the worse they will eventually become.
If you are one of those prideful people that think the other person should apologize first (for whatever silly reason...ie. "they started it", "he/she should be the bigger person", etc.), I have something to say that you might find a little harsh. But keep reading anyway. :) Get over yourself. As my wise mother would say "Take the high road". To "take the high road" means that you will be the bigger person, and apologize first. Or when confronted with an insult, you just let it roll off your back. DO NOT (let me repeat this, for it is important) DO NOT (one more time...) DO NOT hold onto insults, or whatever other mean things people might say. It's not worth it. I promise that if you will let it go, you will be SO MUCH HAPPIER!! Holding onto insults is like holding onto a hot coal. The longer you hold onto it, the more damaged YOU become. The people who insult you might do it on accident, or on purpose...however, they usually move on pretty quickly, and forget about it. You should do the same.
Pretend that you are wearing a rubber duck suit. Insults are like drops of water. Let them roll off like the little insignificant drops of rain they are.
My next piece of advice is to learn to compromise. Relationships are all about give and take. The more you give of yourself (time especially), the happier you will be. Don't think so much about the take...just give of yourself. Life will be better. :)
Watch for red flags. Red flag examples: If he/she abuses you (physically, emotionally, psychologically, etc.), if he/she is always in "poor me, woe is me, control drama" mode, if they are disrespectful to their Mother (for guys) or Father (for girls) (disrespect for the parent of the opposite sex is a big sign of how they will treat you in the future), other big things that might bug you (leaving clothes everywhere, uncleanliness, B.O., swearing, drinking, smoking, drugs, etc.). You can work through the small things, but these are the big things that you need to look out for.
Ok....the big one....
Cheating. If you're thinking about cheating on your significant other, DON'T. If you want out of the relationship, then get out. If you are married and looking at people of the opposite sex that are not your spouse, STOP! Do more things with your spouse, and STOP looking at others. You married that person for a reason! Out of all the people you could have married, you chose THAT person. Remember that reason, and STOP looking at people of the opposite sex that you aren't married to!
If you suspect your sig. other of cheating, confront them. Look for signs that they are lying, you should know this person well, and should be able to tell if they are lying or not. If you don't know the signs of lying, look them up on the Internet! Simply ask them, pluck up the courage, and just do it. If they try to avoid the question ("How could you ask me such a thing?" etc.), ask again until you get a straight answer. Look them in the eye. Most people cannot look another in the eye and lie, straight to the others face. Chances are, you will get an honest answer (whether you like the answer or not depends on the case).
I think those are the big ones that I'd like to leave you with right now. :)
Please remember that each case is different. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me on the comments section of my blog. :)
~A Friend
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Disney thoughts...
It's here!! Something my bestie Brianna and I have been dreaming about for so long! The Wii Disney Sing Along game! Hooray!! :D
Confession: I am a huge Disney fan. I planned on living in the castle before they even put rooms up there! :) HA!
I know pretty much all there is to know about Disney. Why do I love it so much? Perhaps it's because there is ALWAYS a happy ending. Perhaps it's because all the problems get resolved. Perhaps it's because the Princesses all wear such beautiful dresses. Perhaps it's because I've always wished for a "Disney Fairytale" life.
That isn't to say that I don't live a charmed life, because I really do. I went to the chiropractor today, who is one of my friends, and he was talking about where to take his wife for their anniversary. I told him about a few good places, and he said "You know, I'm 2wice as old as you are, and you've been to way more places than I have." We both laughed because we knew it was true.
Anyway, I'm getting onto a tangent, and off of my Disney subject....
Did you know that they made an instrumental version of some of the romantic Disney songs, and turned them into a CD? It's called Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding. I am SO playing that at my wedding!! :)
Someone once asked me which Disney Prince I found most attractive...and I think I've finally figured out my answer. It's a tie between Prince Eric and Prince Naveen. I love how caring, kind, brave, and down to earth Prince Naveen winds up at the end of the story. I love Prince Eric because of his hair (I mean really, who can pull off that swoop-y thing that he does with his bangs in real life?). His smile is pretty awesome too, as is his love for his dog, compassion, his bravery, and heroics.
I debated over Prince Adam (a.k.a. The Beast) for a little while, because of the transformation he goes through (mentally and spiritually, not physically!). But looking back at the movie, his nose is a little to large...when he goes to kiss Belle, he almost looks like he could take out her eye. But his eyes, those deep, beautiful blue, eyes, wow. The Disney animators certainly got something right in that scene. You know what though...I'm a sucker for blue eyes. I was watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians the other night, and really looked at the lead male. Holy Snap! I was totally infatuated with him for the rest of the hour and 15 min! I like other colors of eyes too, but blue...that deep, Caribbean blue....Ah! Somebody pinch me!
I've heard other arguments about Shang (Mulan), Pheobus (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), and John Smith (Pocahontas). However, as a true Disney fan, I must state here that they are NOT Princes in any way shape or form. They are military men (in a broad sense), NOT royalty. See, the Princes, they have it all...militarial command, the looks, the title, the charm, etc.
I must say though, after all this Disney Prince talk...it makes a girl wonder. Is there really a knight in shining armor out there for me? Could there be someone out there that will love me the way you see in the Disney movies? If I find that person, could we really live "Happily Ever After"? I think the answer to this is yes. You can live "Happily Ever After" with the man you love, but you have to work at it. My advice? See my next blog. I'll discuss happy marriage (or if you aren't married, relationship) tactics.
Live life to the fullest extent!
~A Friend
Confession: I am a huge Disney fan. I planned on living in the castle before they even put rooms up there! :) HA!
I know pretty much all there is to know about Disney. Why do I love it so much? Perhaps it's because there is ALWAYS a happy ending. Perhaps it's because all the problems get resolved. Perhaps it's because the Princesses all wear such beautiful dresses. Perhaps it's because I've always wished for a "Disney Fairytale" life.
That isn't to say that I don't live a charmed life, because I really do. I went to the chiropractor today, who is one of my friends, and he was talking about where to take his wife for their anniversary. I told him about a few good places, and he said "You know, I'm 2wice as old as you are, and you've been to way more places than I have." We both laughed because we knew it was true.
Anyway, I'm getting onto a tangent, and off of my Disney subject....
Did you know that they made an instrumental version of some of the romantic Disney songs, and turned them into a CD? It's called Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding. I am SO playing that at my wedding!! :)
Someone once asked me which Disney Prince I found most attractive...and I think I've finally figured out my answer. It's a tie between Prince Eric and Prince Naveen. I love how caring, kind, brave, and down to earth Prince Naveen winds up at the end of the story. I love Prince Eric because of his hair (I mean really, who can pull off that swoop-y thing that he does with his bangs in real life?). His smile is pretty awesome too, as is his love for his dog, compassion, his bravery, and heroics.
I debated over Prince Adam (a.k.a. The Beast) for a little while, because of the transformation he goes through (mentally and spiritually, not physically!). But looking back at the movie, his nose is a little to large...when he goes to kiss Belle, he almost looks like he could take out her eye. But his eyes, those deep, beautiful blue, eyes, wow. The Disney animators certainly got something right in that scene. You know what though...I'm a sucker for blue eyes. I was watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians the other night, and really looked at the lead male. Holy Snap! I was totally infatuated with him for the rest of the hour and 15 min! I like other colors of eyes too, but blue...that deep, Caribbean blue....Ah! Somebody pinch me!
I've heard other arguments about Shang (Mulan), Pheobus (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), and John Smith (Pocahontas). However, as a true Disney fan, I must state here that they are NOT Princes in any way shape or form. They are military men (in a broad sense), NOT royalty. See, the Princes, they have it all...militarial command, the looks, the title, the charm, etc.
I must say though, after all this Disney Prince talk...it makes a girl wonder. Is there really a knight in shining armor out there for me? Could there be someone out there that will love me the way you see in the Disney movies? If I find that person, could we really live "Happily Ever After"? I think the answer to this is yes. You can live "Happily Ever After" with the man you love, but you have to work at it. My advice? See my next blog. I'll discuss happy marriage (or if you aren't married, relationship) tactics.
Live life to the fullest extent!
~A Friend
Thursday, July 29, 2010
A Slow-ish Day
I think we have a small farm in our backyard. Not that this is a bad thing...I enjoy being able to go into my backyard and pick fresh raspberries and other veggies...cooking with fresh eggs from our chickens. My Mom calles my Dad a "Gentleman Farmer".
Honestly...one day I come home from work on a Saturday, and I find a box of chicks just outside of the garage, my Dad working in the yard building a chicken coop. After talking to him, I find out that it was like, this almost split decision that he had had that morning. :) Go figure. My Dad, the split-decision maker. NOT! My Dad doesn't do anything without doing extensive research, which is one of the things I love best about him. But I suppose every now and again, everybody has to make an impetuous decision.
So now, not only do we have a garden, consisting of 2 large raised beds, a raspberry patch and a grape patch...but also chickens as well. :)
This morning I sent my little sister out to get the eggs. We get so many eggs that we have to give them away! It's like when our old Bishop planted 6 zuchini plants, when like...half of one zuchini plant will produce PLENTY for a family of 5-6, and they all had to give a ton of it away. It's the same thing with us and our eggs. :) Isn't is awesome to be able to share things? :D Farmville in your very own backyard! :) lol
Other than that, it was a pretty relaxed day. It gave me a lot of time to think about a lot of things...however I think I'll hold that until another blog. :) It's getting late.
Live life to the fullest extent!!
Honestly...one day I come home from work on a Saturday, and I find a box of chicks just outside of the garage, my Dad working in the yard building a chicken coop. After talking to him, I find out that it was like, this almost split decision that he had had that morning. :) Go figure. My Dad, the split-decision maker. NOT! My Dad doesn't do anything without doing extensive research, which is one of the things I love best about him. But I suppose every now and again, everybody has to make an impetuous decision.
So now, not only do we have a garden, consisting of 2 large raised beds, a raspberry patch and a grape patch...but also chickens as well. :)
This morning I sent my little sister out to get the eggs. We get so many eggs that we have to give them away! It's like when our old Bishop planted 6 zuchini plants, when like...half of one zuchini plant will produce PLENTY for a family of 5-6, and they all had to give a ton of it away. It's the same thing with us and our eggs. :) Isn't is awesome to be able to share things? :D Farmville in your very own backyard! :) lol
Other than that, it was a pretty relaxed day. It gave me a lot of time to think about a lot of things...however I think I'll hold that until another blog. :) It's getting late.
Live life to the fullest extent!!
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