Happy

Do you ever have those days where you just can't stop smiling or laughing to yourself for no apparent reason? Those days when it doesn't matter how much you accomplished or what you have to do you are just... happy. Well, I've had a lot of those days lately. I think I can contribute it to a combination of the sunshine and the warmth on my face, the beautiful beach, the palm trees, and most importantly- the amazing people I have around me. I have the privilege to associate with so many wonderful people on a daily basis that I just can't help but keep a smile on my face. The great examples of all the wonderful people at my church who are always so friendly and selfless. Each of my roommates who can always put a smile on my face for a different reason- I appreciate them all. The friends I've made at school make me grateful I chose to go where I did and I couldn't be happier about their friendship and loyalty. My best friends that I have here who are always there for me, to listen to my daily awkward stories and always give me plenty of reasons to smile. So I guess this blog post is just to simply state two things, I am happy and I am grateful for that. So thank you.

And seriously, with a view like this on your drive to and from school everyday, how can you be anything but happy?

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, I know I did. It was great to have the whole family there at home for all of the festivities.  I put up a gallery of all the Christmas photos I took here: http://gallery.me.com/nugglesworth
 

As for New Years, it was fabulous. A bunch of us in the ward got a cabin in Big Bear and it was amazing. Great people and lots of fun and snowboarding in the sunshine was the cherry on top.

As for my resolution this year.....

New Years Resolution: Don't Drink Soda
Day Resolution Broken: January 2nd, 2009
Where Infraction Occurred: 7-11 in Big Bear
Infraction type: Dr. Pepper ... Big Gulp ...32oz.
Witnesses/Accomplices: Arin, Shannon and Andy.

Better luck next year. Happy 2009 everyone!

Farewell To A Friend

His name is Ludwig (original, I know) and he was like a brother to me. He slept next to me every night for 5 years and then when I came back to visit for the next 5 years he was still there to welcome me home and stay by my side. He let me hit him as much as I wanted for anger management, he was always ready to rock out and party with me whether it was smooth jazz or hard rock, and he never let me down. I won't forget the good old days, Ludwig- our long jam sessions to the Jimmy Eat World and Juliana Theory albums, our Owkin days, or even my Shakira phase, (let's be honest it wasn't just a phase) they hold a special place in my heart. Here's to you Ludwig, may you rest in peace in self storage as mom turns our special jam sesh space into a guest room. Thanks for the memories.

To My Lovely Tippy

On the birthday of my beloved friend Tiffany Austin, I would like to look back at all the great things that exist because of her and the great memories with her that I hold dear in my heart. So here's a brief list for my dearest Tippy on the day she turns 24:

                                              (sophomore year in the HFAC)


- Without Tippy the name "Nugg" would not exist, nor this blog for that matter as she is the one who once asked me, do you want your name to be 'lil hooker boot' or 'lil nugg'? I opted for Lil Nugg, and it changed my life. While there are many variations of the nickname Lil Nugg, (she told me I was tender like a little chicken nugget), Tippy will always be the reason I have that name and so, I thank you.
                                       (Tippy at me and V's graduation dinner)
- Lacrosse just wouldn't have been the same. I was the student trainer for the lacrosse team for a whole year and Tippy went on almost all the trips as her dear husband Joshua was a superstar and captain for the lax team. Those wonderful nights of meeting her in her hotel room, singing gwen stefani in the back of a 12 passenger rapist van, and occasionally even getting to share a bed and then hit up the local nightlife (aka the strip and $5 tables).
                                       (LAX National Championship in Dallas)

-Sophomore and Jr Year.... Tippy was my roommate for 1.5 of those and without her as my roommate there would be several key things missing in my life. And i mean KEY:
1. She instilled in me a great love for funfetti cake
2. She taught me that potato bugs were real
3. She helped me gain an obsession for RVCA clothing
4. She helped me through my first game of blackjack and all the way to $100 in profit
5. She gave me a blackjack problem because of the above result
6. She taught me how to make delicious fresh salsa, furthering my salsa addiction
7. She reminded me how much I love cream soda
8. She tried to teach me how to save money and possibly slowed my downward spending spiral
9. She taught me that there is never an excuse to wear jean on jean. or gladiator sandals for that matter.

                                                               (Tippy & I in Vegas)
               (Tippy was one of the few ppl to ever agree to ride w/me on my scooter)
                                                          (making salsa)
                                              roommates at V's wedding

and last,
The fact that Tippy and Josh were possibly going to live near Huntington Beach was one of the deciding factors in my choice of where to go to Grad school and live for the next 3+ years. Unfortunately, Tippy has not yet escaped the state of Utah, but when she does, I'm here waiting for her. And so is the amazing beach weather and south coast plaza and christmas boat parade.


I love you Tippy, thank you for being born!

                                                         Team Sprinklz bowling

(( Sorry if this was poorly written....it's finals week.....))

Saturday Morning

So it was a Saturday morning and we had all just woken up and were sitting on Lisa's bed discussing our plans for the day when the steepness and awesomeness of my loft stairs was mentioned. I believe Staci said something about a laundry basket and Lisa said, let's do it. Here's what we came up with:



Be sure to turn on the sound for maximum enjoyment- lisa's chicken run noise, slamming bodies, etc.

Yes, injuries were sustained in the filming of this video.

I must say though, I like lisa's description of the events better: http://lisawardlisa.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-mom-did-not-find-this-video-funny-i.html

In other news, life is great. Come visit.

xoxo,
gossip gi...err...melanie.
(yes, I am gossip girl's newest #1 fan)

Cousins

In addition to the last post, I thought I'd put up this little gem. Cristina, me and Veronica when we were like 1,2 and 3 or something like that. Some things never change- like Veronica's picture perfect smile, me looking shy/akward, and Cristina's pure awesomeness.



clearly, i really dont want to study.

Vicky J

I will elaborate on this later since I'm supposed to be studying, but in the meantime I would just like to proclaim that i miss my dear best cousin friend Veronica Jean Walters Roberston III. We were roomies from freshman year to our....well super/super super senior years. I want to go to deltay and get tattoos, eat my feelings at lon's, go to walmart and have her write poop on the window while i get pissed my car won't start, avoid countless awkward parties, show up on a friday night to go to the library and realize the entrance is blocked by a school dance, play tony hawk until the early hours of the morning, and spy out of windows at those who actually had social lives. Vicky J, I miss you.....

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