HAIR!

My new good friend Hair Genius is a hair stylist and colored and styled my hair for me yesterday. Can I just say true love!! I gave her complete control over the color and cut, all I said is I didn't want to lose length cause I'm thinking of growing it out again ha ha. That was probably one of the smartest decisions I made! She wanted to be all creative so she took about 30 min.'s just trying to decide what to do to it, and in my opinion it was worth it! It is cute and sassy at the same time :) She did a zig-zag pattern with the color doing it in layers. It goes Blonde, my natural color, a vibrant red, and then blonde again. It is colored in a way that the colors peek out and I think it is the coolest thing in the world! I can't stop looking at it and playing with it :D

Typical Stace-face Injury

On Tuesday I was getting ready for school and doing my hair with my Three Barrel when all of a sudden I have this really painful feeling in my left hand. While doing my hair I had stuck on of the barrels between my left pointer and middle fingers burning both, rather badly. I then leave for school and am holding my cold water bottle against them but they continue hurting and stinging like crazy! My fingers were bright red from the knuckle down, when the redness went away this is what I had. Forgive the poor quality of the pic, it was taken on my phone.

This was the wounds the next day at work.

And I believe this was either at work as well or the next day at school.

This one was taken today at work with my actual camera so it is better quality. As you can see I know have two scabbed and slightly peeling burns. I can't help but laugh at how talented I seem to be at injuring myself.

Just a Few Things

Ok, I haven't done a real post in awhile so here a some pic's of what I have been up to. The pictures are backwards so if you want it done numerically then you need to start at the end of this post and work your way up :)

This is a picture of one of my favorite necklaces that I have had for years, I don't even remember where I got it but I have worn it to the point of it of being about ready to break as you can see! I need to find a new cord to go around it, but I don't know where to look. Anyone have any suggestions of a good place to start?

The what third hairstyle I have had since I cut it back in November? I am currently trying to grow it out into a shoulder length or just a bit shorter A-line bob :) I really like this style on me, but can't decide if I want to keep it short cause I miss my long hair...and ponytails on days I don't want to do my hair!!

You will have to forgive the immodest dress and no makeup, I always realize I meant to take a picture as I'm getting ready for bed so I take the picture then :) It just means you get to see the real me haha

The Saturday after New Years my mommy, daddy, teacher and myself went and walked A mount. This was my first time and it was cool to be up there and look around phoenix :)

On New Years Eve about 9 of us friends went and hiked Superstition Mnt. I can't remember where exactly. It was an interesting hike AF fell and sprained his ankle, Jules got really dizzy and almost passed out, two girls quit close to the beginning, and I got lost making my way back to the car. But while walking back I got some awesome pic's of the scenery. These are just a few faves.

Inside the Canyon looking at the rock formations.

This is all the way back at Thanksgiving right before Big Sis and JJ moved over to NM. Our last family event together! We spent it at Aunt D's house for a big family dinner and then home to relax and spend some quality time with the fam. This break AF also was able to pull of separating his shoulder playing football with his friends the day after Thanksgiving and needing to go to the ER.

My second hairstyle after getting it all chopped off! I decided to do the Alice Cullen flipped out look :) This is how I occupy myself while waiting for the food to be ready on Turkey Day.

My first style after cutting my hair, super cute and easy to take care of! My cousin is one seriously talented lady :)

Excuse the messy room, I'm pretty sure I was cleaning it when I decided to take pictures...

25 Things

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you.

1. I am addicted to Disney Channel and love Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place! (Yes I am a Miley Cyrus fan :) )
2. I am the youngest of five children, 3 older brothers, 1 older sister, and then brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
3. I am majoring in Clinical Laboratory Science and want to become a Phlebotomist. (that person who gives you shots, draws your blood and plasma for all of you wondering)
4. I love telling people that I am a BYU dropout.
5. I was a cheerleader when I was in ninth grade where I got my first (and only) black eye, messed up my knees royally, moved a bone in my wrist, and sprained my middle finger...I think that's all...
6. At the age of 19 I had been to 31 states plus D.C. and 6 countries other than America. I love to travel...
7. I met my best friend my sophomore year in high school at an Orchestra Dinner Concert when I told her to take her shoes off...Best Friends Since!
8. I have played the piano since I was 7, the violin since I was 10,and I love singing and have performed in all of these multiple times but still get nervous every time.
9. I have eaten mud when I was little cause my brother told me it was Mud Pie Ice-cream and wouldn't relent until I had tried it.
10. My favorite T.V. shows are: NCIS, The Big Bang Theory, House, and Hannah Montana
11. When I was in Second grade I got a round brush stuck in my hair and had to cut it off (waist length to chin) and have never had it that long since.
12. I am not a big fan of birthday's since I have only had probably one that is a good memory, all the rest weren't so great :)
13. I have broken my nose and baby toe on my left foot and neither one was my fault. I broke my nose in a car accident when I was two, and my brother broke my toe when I was in sixth grade by accidently kicking me while running past me to get my other brother. The pulled ACL on my right knee and moved bone in my ankle were my fault.
14. I have had a job since I was 14 except for the 8 months I was up at BYU. When I came home for Christmas vacation though I did have a job for two weeks...
15. I have had glasses since I was 7/8 (2nd grade) and got contacts when I was in 7th grade.
16. I am addicted to reading and would actually get in trouble when I was little for reading instead of doing my chores...
17. I have done some form of dance my entire life. Clogging is the most recent (last 12 years of my life) Yet I can't walk accross a flat service without tripping, heck I can't even stand without falling down!
18. I have never been to the hospital because I was injured, only for other people or to visit family members there.
19. I hated the color pink growing up because my favorite color was blue but since I was a girl everything was pink and the boys all got blue!
20. The first and only concert I have ever been to was the Weezer concert at the State Fair this last year.
21. I know how to knit, crochet, sew, and quilt. I'm currently in the process of crocheting an afghan.
22. My favorite fast food resaurants are: Sit down-Applebees (boneless hot wing baby!) On the go-Subway
23. I have a serious addiction to wheat thins
24. I have collected Porcelain dolls and snow (water) globes for as long as I can remember and have over 30 of each.
25. My dream vacation that will happen one day is to go to Australia and New Zealand and to go snorkling or scuba diving along the Great Barrier Reef.

I tag all those who read this blog!!

So far...

Just thought I would post what I've been working on lately. It's been taking me longer than usual due to getting a new Photoshop, school starting, and lucky me getting sick. According to my brother Teacher I sound like the man from the Godfather...not sure how to take that considering I've never seen that movie! Anywho, I was able to get over my stomach virus now I just need my voice back, throat to be better, get rid of this nasty cough, and have my sinus's clear up! This first picture is the before one, taken in my backyard while I was out by the pool. The second one is the edited one, so far. I'm still working on it but thought I should post so you all don't think I've dropped off of the face of the planet again!!

It's Been Awhile

It has been a long time since I have posted, a lot longer than I had thought actually. Basically the last month and a half my laptop has been on the fritz and not letting me do anything. I'm pretty sure that I had picked up a virus because I couldn't do anything with pictures, videos, and it was saying I had no memory space left. Finally this week I completely reconstructed my whole computer and put it back to all its factory settings and it is now working again! Only problem is I have to put everything back on it and I haven't gotten to my photoshop yet....that is the next thing I am working on but until then...these pictures are my next editing project! I'm exciting to see how they will turn out!

I also am planning and making a Christmas card to show my parents what they should of used!

New Hair!!

Ok I went to get my hair trimmed yesterday when Big Sis and Cousin S started teasing me by saying how I was going to get 4 inches cut off and so I decided what the heck, cut it all off (shocking them, especially my mommy ;) ). We had also been discussing the Twilight movie (Amazing might I add, absolutely loved it!) and Cousin S decided I would look really cute with an Alice inspired cut since I'm so "petite". The cutting began, I look down and see 6 inch long strands falling to the ground. If you ever want to get your heart pumping, get her hair chopped on a whim. So, she finishes cutting and then styles it for me and whalaw! Short hair Stacie! I happen to really like it (I think haha still getting used to it) and it makes my headband highlight really cute but I want to know what all you guys think so be sure to comment and let me know! And be nice about how I look, these were literally taken as I was climbing in bed to go to sleep.

You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)-Josh Groban

Directions: 1. Put your iPod/Music on shuffle.2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY? Hey it actually works!
Makes Me Happy-Drake Bell

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? Well I hope this is true...
We're all in this Together(Graduation Remix)-HSM3

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Simple Song-Miley Cyrus

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? If I lose my Husband when I get married I guess this will apply...
Probably Wouldn't Be this Way-Leanne Rimes

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
This is Me-Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Stay With You-Goo Goo Dolls

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Play With Fire-Hilary Duff

WHAT IS 2+2?
First Time-Lifehouse

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND(S)? So True!!!!
So Close-Enchanted Soundtrack

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? You know I'm the One.
I'm the One-Cheetah Girls

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Route 66-Cheetah Girls

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
What I've Done-Linkin Park

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? This really works...
Thats How You Know-Demi Lovato

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? I certainly hope my parents don't think this of me...
Boy Like You-Diana DeGarmo

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? I'm dancing to a song about death at my wedding...sad
Skin(Sarahbeth)-Rascal Flatts

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
She Is-The Fray

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Still Feels Good-Rascal Flatts

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Hurry Up and Save Me-Tiffany Giardina

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? I love my friends but this is just a little more personal than I expected...
Realize-Colbie Collait

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Bottom of the Ocean-Miley Cyrus

HOW WILL YOU DIE? I certainly hope I die Worthy to Stand before My Savior
Worthy to Stand-Jessie Clark Funk

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET? I don't think I regret this...
Favorite State of Mind-Josh Gracin

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Can't Fight the Moonlight-Leanne Rimes

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Speed of Sound-Coldplay

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED? I'm hoping this means yes...and that it means the wedding kiss...?
Kiss the Girl-Ashley Tisdale

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Dear Hannah-Metro Station

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU? Is this a yes?
Without Love-Hairspray

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? This actually is true
Over You-Daughtry

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Forever-Chris Brown

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
You are Loved(Don't Give Up)-Josh Groban

Now it's everybody else's turn, enjoy!

The BIG 2-0

Today is my twentieth birthday! I made it!! I am officially no longer a teenager. After 17 1/2 years my mommy no longer has teenagers. I think she has earned it don't you. I mean 17 1/2 years of living with teenagers cannot be easy, especially during the 13-16 year old stage. I remember what I was like and wouldn't want to have that much time of me then. I'm not saying I'm no longer like that at times, but I'm working on it! What can I say, I'm a work in progress. The Lord is still molding me into the woman He wants and needs me to. It has been an exciting and adventurous journey so far and I can't wait to find out what else He has in store for me! I want to say thank you to all of my family, my wonderful best friend (who is basically my sister), and all my other friends for helping me get to where I am today. It is because of you I am who I am. Your examples, guidance, and directions have helped me through so many trials, difficult times, and times when I just needed an answer or someone to listen to me. You all have amazing patience putting up with me so thank you for everything you have and still do for me. I hope I can continue to grow and make all of you proud of who I am. And most importantly, I hope to be able to make my Father in Heaven proud to have me as a daughter so that when I meet him again I can look him in the eye and know I am worthy of the love He always gives to me.

My Writing's

Every once in awhile I just need to write, it's how I am able to get everything out and onto paper. This first one I wrote while in my Book of Mormon class my second semester up at BYU. I was having a pretty difficult time not knowing what to do with my life, where to go, and not wanting to be at school anymore. Through all this I learned I am a Daughter of a King and I have the love of the most powerful and amazing person in the universe. I am important to Him.

I just wrote this one today in Stake Conferance. It hasn't been edited quite as much but I think the point is still pretty clear. Obstacles are a daily occurance in our lives and we need to be able to ask the Lord for his help and direction. I need to thank ZB for this picture. I got it from this post of her's.