Coldplay Concert

So it has been a really busy weekend full of lots of events. Friday I went with my best friend Jayci and her husband Tomas to see the movie Twilight. Saw the movie and I will let others decide what thet think of it, but lets just say could have been better. Afterwards we met up with some of my other friends and went out to dinner to celebrate my birthday. Always nice to get out and then hung out with Jayci back at their house.

Saturday went with my coworker Traci to see Coldplay in concert. First we went to dinner and then did some shopping at the GAP and whoo hoo bought some great stuff at amazing prices, I love sales. Then on to the concert which was beyond amazing. Worth every penny we spent to go and made an awesome memory. Glad Traci and I got to together is was great!

VEGAS!!!!!!!!!

So for my birthday I went with my friend Kacie to Las Vegas. We had a totally awesome time! So starting Friday morning we began our trip, this is us heading past St. George for being the desert it had some pretty sites. So after 6 hours of chatting and laughing, we finally drove into Vegas and went down the entire strip, just to we could see everything.
We checked into the Luxor Hotel around 3pm and chilled in our room. We got all dressed up and met up with my boss Jyl, who was there on business. I sadly choose to wear really cute, but painful high heeled boots. Ended up walking all over the strip trying to find the mall, which we did find. Went out to Cheesecake Factory for dinner and sung to and had an awesome cheesecake. Even got to blow out the candle, yeah happy 27th birthday to me!

So after a fun time eating dinner we did a little bit more shopping then headed to Treasure Island, where Jyl was staying, to get ready to go out dancing. We decided to go to the club in the hotel, got there at about 12 midnight and danced till we were all too tired. By the time Kacie and I got back to our hotel it was after 4am and we seriously slept for forever.

So on Saturday after lying in bed sleeping and then watching TV we decided maybe we should get ready for the day and see some of Vegas. We made it to the hotel buffet More around 2pm and ate breakfast,lunch, dinner and dessert all in one sitting. Way to get all the days meals done all at once. As we slowly moved toward our next destination, we had really sore feet and backs, so walking was not on our favorite list. We went to the Mirage Hotel to go and see the Dolphin Habitat and Secret Garden. This was probably the best part of the trip seeing the dolphins and the lions up close. I have always wanted to see dolphins and it was wonderful, now I just need to swim with them and life will be perfect.
After seeing the animals and staying till they closed and made us leave, we headed back to our hotel . We then went to Criss Angel Believe show, which was really awesome. Not quite what I thought is was going to be, but very cool. After the show the plan was to go dancing at the LAX club, but us ladies were too tired to do anything more than to head to our hotel and go to bed.

We slept in on Sunday, until of course we had to get up because check out was at 11am. We went to eat at the Rainforest Cafe, very colorful and loud place, super cool atmosphere. Passed the tigers in the MGM Grand and then walked over to M&M World. Next to it was a water massage and since we didn't end up getting our real massages it was close enough to the real thing. While at M&M World I got dark chocolate, mint M&Ms and they were sooooo good, that's how candy should taste. Then it was back to the car and another 6 hour drive back home, and it was a very,very long trip home. But we made it in one piece and were back to work the next day. Great way to spend a birthday!

Twilight Tag

• Who introduced you to Twilight?
  My aunt Sherri kept talking about this book that was the greatest love story ever, and it took awhile for me to go and get it, but it was definitely worth the wait!
  
  
• What character would you most compare yourself to?
  Bella for sure. She is overly intense and emotional, but she loves deep and for life. She loves to read, is mostly an outsider, thinks way too much in her head, but she is sweet, caring, helpful, kind and unique.
  
• What character would others say you are?
  Not sure, but probably Bella.
  
• Team Edward or Team Jacob? Please like there is any choice about that, forever team Edward. He's perfect!
  
• How many times have you read Twilight?
  I've read the entire series once and now I am re-reading Twilight again.
  
• If you could have one of the powers the Cullens have what would it be and why? Edwards, reading people minds would be helpful and awesome!
  
• What is your favorite part in Twilight? Too hard to choose, but I love the passion of Edward and Bella and yet it always leaves you wanting more, never quite completely satisfied. Its absolutely perfect!
• Favorite quote in Twilight? There are so many. "I promise to love you forever--every single day of forever. " "Before you, my life was like a moonless night"
  
  Favorite Cullen sibling?
  Alice, she is always positive and friendly and takes Bella in almost immediately.
  
• Phoenix or Forks? Forks of course, I'm from Oregon so I am all for the constant rain.
  
• If you were Bella and can't have Edward what other male from the book would you pick and why? Jacob, he is her best friend.
  
• Would you rather be a vampire or werewolf? Vampire

• If you had one song that would be perfect for Bella and Edward what would it be?
  Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Utah Symphony

So last night I went to the symphony. It was my first time ever going alone, but it was worth it. So it was Elgar's Cello Concerto and the soloist Natalie Clein was incredible. The night started with Brahms' Symphony No. 3 in F major which was calm and very quite. Next came the celloist and she was so intense when she played it added that much more to her performance. You could feel the meaning of the music just by watching her expessions while she played. It was truely amazing to see. The last piece of the night was the perfect way to end, loud and intense with Alberto Ginastera's Estancia: Four Dances. It was hard to sit still the music was so catchy and fun. Definitely a great night of music! I am looking forward to my next symphony experience, Mozart's Requeim.