Goodbye Micheal.

May 11^th-The Office is one of the greatest shows ever created. Though I remember the first time I saw it wayy back maybe my junior year of high school and I thought, "Okay, seriously? Everyone is raving about a stupid show like that? Thats pretty sad. Its not even funny, I don't understand how people can think it is." I didn't even laugh once!

Then right after my brother Tyson came home from his mission almost two years ago, I picked it back up, gave it another shot and had a completely different reaction. PURE GENUIS! I was hooked! I continued to follow it until the most recent episodes. I lost interest last year just because it wasn't fun for me anymore. Today, as I was killing time while one of the kids I watch was asleep- I stumbled upon Micheal Scott's last episode... 

The way he left couldn't have been more perfect. He was able to say his goodbye's without going through the sad goodbye's. Its bittersweet to see him go, he was a large part of The Office but change is always good (Will Ferrel? Ugh, gross.) And blimey its sad to admit that I almost cried- especially when Jim and Micheal were crying. SO TENDER! GOTTA LOVE THE OFFICE!!! =]

Sparks of Inspiration.

May 10th- I found this photoshoot through a friend on Facebook. I love it. I love the free spirit feeling and the way it is composed. It totally calls home to me- And I like the truck!

Great Advice.

May 9^th-Started a new nanny job today and I’m starting another tomorrow- sweet! Volunteering for the lesson for FHE tonight was a flop- such is life though. An uplifting message I was reminded of though:

Happy Mothers Day!

May 8^th-My mom can do anything. She is awesome!

John Krasinski.

May 7^th- Everyone loves a good chick flick. I was planning on seeing “Something Borrowed” alone after the YSA activity tonight, but two friends were able to tag along and I was excited to have a girls night out. When we were in our seats, four other girls from our ward came in coincidentally. It was so fun! The movie was great. I love the tangible feeling of happy endings after a good chick flick. But this is what I really want to talk about:

I really love John Krasinski- he seems like a one of a kind actor.  He seems so down to earth and genuine. I’ve never seen him in a movie that he plays an offensive roll. The Office- He plays a salesmen who takes his job seriously, while he finds humor and wit to make it through the usual obnoxious workday but he never forgets to make his wife Pam feel like she is the best woman in the world. And although he has a heart of gold and he truly cares about his co-workers when the time is needed -he is never afraid to pull out the pranks. License to Wed- I need to watch that movie again, I can’t remember exactly how his character was but it was honorable! And adorable! Something Borrowed- He plays the best friend of the main character who he has feelings for. He see's how her dilemma with another guy can hurt her and he encourages her to get some self respect and stop letting the guy mess with her mind, and her friends walk all over her. But, he respects her enough to make her decision even though he gets frustrated she won't see her self worth. Talk about the best guy friend you could get out there!

Jonny Depp said, "With any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There has to be, otherwise it's just not acting. It's lying." Underneath all of John Krasinski's roles, you can always find that witty, caring gentleman.

This world is in desperate need to have more guys similar to his personality acting roles.

Pretty Eyes.

May 6^th-OH MY GOODNESS. I saw the most BEAUTIFUL pair of eyes on a little boy I took pictures of today. Literally they were a bright almost lime green, and it totally contrasted with his naturally tan skin- seriously he was maybe 9 and even I was intimidated to stand in front of him. Such beauty is almost a curse. They were so awesome!

Too Close For Comfort.

May 5^th- Today was scary. I have never been so close to something so dangerous and I never want to be again. I went to work knowing where we were located today was a little sketchy. But I dismissed the thought of thinking anything was going to happen. Boy, was I wrong. As I was taking pictures of city league baseball players I heard what I immediately thought were gun shots, but they sounded more like fireworks so I thought nothing of it. “They sounded far off anyways, if they even were gun shots,” I reassured myself. I carried on taking pictures- then noticed little kids were screaming and shrieking outside. I went out of my photography tent to see what was going on and my coworker said, “The guy is laying on the ground. Micheal (another co-worker) saw him fall.”

 I immediately pulled out my phone and starting texting my family asking for prayers of safety. I had no idea where the suspect was- he could still be close by and armed. I also didn’t know how close the victim was. He could be across the street, in the middle of the street, or worse; on the same grass that I’m standing. I looked up and saw the entire park including kids completely stopped and facing the same direction towards the scene. “Come see Mandy!” My co-worker Joe suggested. “Oh no, I’m good. Thanks,” And with that- I turned back into my tent. The ambulance shows up, the police show up, and then the news. I was interviewed by Channel 2: http://connect2utah.com/news-story/?nxd_id=145057&shr=addthis

And this is my co-worker Micheal on Channel 5: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=15430163

After everything was over and the body was taken away but the evidence was still present I got up the courage to see just how close it was. My heart sunk when I realized the only thing between me and the victim was a stretch of grass, and a waist high chain link fence- less than 50 yards from my photography tent. I’m glad no one else was hurt and that when the gun was fired it was aimed away from the park. If he was flipped, bullets could have easily hit me. 

It wasn't long until it became a joke for work. Micheal and I wanted to re-do our interviews and be more like this guy " Whale- OBVIOUSLY there is a shooter here in Rose Park, so you better hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo husbands because they be bustin' a cap on everyone out here..." HAHA: