Subtle Captivation, Week Eight/Nine: Change

Oh change…how I loathe you. So much change in the past two weeks! 

Our internet was turned off, so I was unable to post. So I kind of didn’t bother writing…or taking pictures. Well, it’s not just because I didn’t bother! I didn’t really have much time. You see, we moved into another house. Well, we’re in the process of moving into it. I think all of our stuff is here now, but…well, it’s not really ORGANIZED. Which is driving me crazy. Then again, I’m too lazy to do anything about it. 

Because we are moving, I have to make new friends. Yay...

 

It was all warm and then the day we were moving things out of the house and into the new place, it hailed. And then snowed. It’s now windy and cold. What have I done by coming down here?!

I started private ballet classes with my teacher at the studio. Man, is she kicking my butt. My self-esteem about dancing is rather low at the moment. But hey, I’m getting better! Maybe. I don’t know….

Pointe is killing my feet. 

Toodles! 

~La vie est belle, Bri~

Subtle Captivation, Week Seven; Change

2/5/13 Change

Change. That’s the topic of this month. The thought behind this is that I would be going through some change, adjusting to life in Utah, and that the seasons would be changing as well. There’s still snow outside, but that’s part of the change. It’s melting, and the sun is shining through the branches of the trees, slowly warming up the world.

2/6/13 Change

I’ve been trying to get integrated into the ward and the stake, meet people. But I’m so scared that I’m going to scare them off. I don’t feel like I can be myself and as open and fun loving as I am. It’s weird.

2/7/13 Change

Today was warm, and I could smell summer in the air. I feel as if it has been winter for a hundred years, like in Narnia, and the world is finally waking up.

2/8/13 Change

Speaking of change, the world is bipolar. Yesterday the sun was shining and grass was poking through, and today the sky si full of dark grey clouds dumping snow on us by the gallon full. Yay.

2/9/13 Change

I really want to write something. Not this kind of something, a book or story kind of something. But my idea was shot down as impractical and fairy tale like. That’s what I want though! I want a fairy tale ish book, a happily ever after. What I would really like to do is write it in a more “romantic” era. But I don’t have the knowledge to do that, which means a bit of work and research. And then again, I wouldn’t WANT to portray the past eras as dirty and unhygienic (which in reality, they were). I’d want to portray the rolling hills and green scenery, the towering trees and fresh air and clear blue skies and sunshine. I want to write about writing letters instead of texting or emailing, wearing long pretty dresses, reading from a large library. I want to write about something completely impractical while still staying practical. Is that too much to ask? I made a list of what I want to write about, or rather, what I associate with the time I would like to write about (it’s not a complete list).

A castle

A farm

A beautiful girl

Long flowing dresses

And horses galloping through fields

Trees blossoming with flowers

And fancy dirt roads

Books bound with leather

And barefoot toes snuggling green grass

The smell of fresh flowers

And sunshine

And clean air

Strong old men

Women and children

Dogs frolicking and barking

A handsome prince

Birds singing in the tress

A forest tall, wide, and dense

Baths in a trough

And little cottages with gardens out front

Carriages and wagons

Smocks covered in dirt and soot

Small hand sewn dolls

And rough wooden fences

Candles light the night

And fires provide warmth

Thick homemade bread

And cheese

And milk

Subtle Captivation, Week Five: People Around Me, Change

January 22^nd-31^st People Around Me

Hello Monday. We meet again. The day when you’re supposed to be getting back into the routine of things. Kimber went to school and Ben and the kids left. I spent part of the day trying to clean up and the other part being lazy.

Tuesday…it snowed. A lot. The roads were awful. Kimber’s school was cancelled so we took some pictures in the snow for her Beacon application. Woot. It was cold. I didn’t go to ballet.

Wednesday we decorated journals for mutual while watching Pride and Prejudice. I didn’t catch much of the movie, so I borrowed it from my leader.

Thursday….what did I even do on Thursday? I think…I helped watch Miles…and then cleaned Elizabeth and Allan’s house with Grandma and Grandpa. I think we ate pizza that night…or was it Taco Bell? I think it was Taco Bell. Lavish, right?

February 1^st-3^rd Change

Friday I dragged my feet a bit. I wasn’t really inclined to go to Youth Conference. At all. A little bit of a pep talk form Mason (hardly a pep talk really…more of a “you’re gonna go. No matter what.” That’s not exactly what he said, he actually said “Have fun choosing Youth Conference!” but…same thing), and then I watched Pride and Prejudice, which kind of made me giddy (I am a HOPELESS romantic.) So I went. I actually ended up having a pretty good time.

Saturday was a long day. It was fun, but also tiring. We went cross country skiing, and can I just say that that is a MAJOR WORKOUT? I applaud those who do it and regular skiing for fun. That is hard stuff. I got to know some of the young women in the ward a lot better, which was nice. All in all, a pretty good day. But coming home was definitely one of my favorite parts. I laid down on the couch and almost fell asleep.

Sunday…today…ow. Just ow. I hurt all over. Push-ups on Friday night and skiing on Saturday…makes for some pain. We went to sacrament meeting, and then came home because my stomach wasn’t feeling well and Kaleb was being a buttmunch. Kimber did my hair and make-up and we did another one of her pictures for her application. Woohoo, only four letters left.

Subtle Captivation, Week Four: People Around Me

January 21-27^th: People Around Me 

Oh how I have failed this week. Not in pictures; I have TONS of pictures. But I didn’t write anything at all.

Highlights of my week:

• Talking with friends (Renaye, Helen, Mason, Josh)
• Young Women’s (my mom made a video picture montage for her introducing me)
• Pointe class (my calves hurt for two days after but it’s so worth it!)
• I got addicted to The Bachelor. We’ll see how this goes O.o
• There were several others I just can’t remember right now…
• Oh yeah, head over to my sister’s salon page on Facebook and like it
• While you’re at it, like my personal page as well as my photography page, Forever AfterPhotography  

~La vie est belle, Bri~

Subtle Captivation: People Around Me: Week Three

1/14/13 People Around Me

Today was stressful and busy. Megan went to the hospital to be with my grandma during her surgery, and Ben and I attempted to get things done as well as entertain the kids.

1/14/13 People Around Me

We went to visit my grandma in the hospital, and I found out that there is such a thing as a hot doctor! Or, in this case, intern shadowing my grandma’s doctor. He was attractive, but not only that, he was caring and talkative, making conversation with my grandma as he did his work (aka, gave her a shot of pain meds). That’s my three pence for today. Cute doctor. Yep.

1/15/13 People Around Me

First dance class! I was super-duper nervous, thought I wouldn’t be good enough. Psh, um, I rocked that class. AND, I get to go on pointe *major freak out* The girls in the class are really nice and the teacher is too. As a side note, the teacher looks and acts like a 16 year old, but she’s 20, and married. Can you tell she’s Mormon?

Also, stayed up super late talking to Mason because of the time difference. That was entertaining :D

1/16/13 People Around Me

Spent today nursing a sick Kaleb; poor thing had a high fever and threw up all last night. I walked to mutual with Ashlee, and had a Personal Progress Night. Ashlee is turning 18 on Tuesday! I am either way too mature for my age, or she’s immature for her age. Maybe we meet somewhere in the middle? Ah well, hoping to go get fitted for pointe shoes tomorrow. J

1/17/13 People Around Me

I know I haven’t posted any pictures yet, and I’m going to, I swear! It’s just been hard enough to make sure I post on time and write something about each day. I realized I created each theme as if it were only going to be photography and that it’s really hard to write about someone every day, especially when you’re at home most of the day and week like I am now. So bear with me as I figure out how to do this.

Today was a big day. Do you know why? Well, I guess you do, considering I said so already, but I went and got fitted for pointe shoes! The first six shoes (in various sizes) weren’t working very well, my foot was jamming against the front of it and they were uncomfortable; ore uncomfortable than they should have been. But then she brought out this beautiful sleek Grishko shoe and it was magical! It fit perfectly, or as perfect as it could be without being made for me. I’m kind of in heaven. Or at least on the staircase, as I have to go back and buy them a different day because I didn’t have enough money today *facepalm* $117 including the shoes, toe pads (which will last two years), elastics, and ribbon. Not too bad.

1/18/13 People Around Me

You know it’s bad when you start thinking “It’s only Friday?”. Adelaide had a doctor’s appointment today, so Ben, Megan, and her left early this morning. Spent most of the day trading off children (while Paxton slept, Kaleb played, while Kaleb played, Paxton slept), editing pictures, and I got to watch a live interview on HSNLive with Josh Groban! YEEES.

An old woman skyped during the show to ask Josh a question, and she had a cardboard cutout of Josh Groban behind her. WHAT?!

1/19/13 People Around Me

I cleaned the living room and kitchen today, organized it, and surprisingly had a lot of fun. Then I went downstairs and did my make-up and curled my hair just for the heck of it. THEN, Ben took me to get my pointe shoes from the store where they were holding them for me. Now I need to sew the elastic and ribbons on. I’m nervous that’ll I’ll do it wrong.

Next month you’ll get something more creative for a post, but this month I kind of just did what I could.

1/20/13 People Around Me

Kimber got home, yaaaaay!!! Also, I started sewing my pointe shoes. Be proud. Although I only did finish one shoe…

We went to Walmart. I freaked some people out I was so hyper and happy to be out. Anyway. Ben’s dad is here now, too. He loves the kids, and they absolutely adore him.