We Brought Sexy Back (where did it go?)

For FHE last night, we hosted a 80's Murder Mystery party.  It. Was. AWESOME!

Reunionize

Reunionize might not technically be a word...but we made it a word this weekend.  BYU-Idaho had an alumni choir reunion this weekend.  That might sound lame to normal people, but to one whose life was not only enriched, but changed forever from the experiences I had from my time in choir...it was a little slice of heaven.  I got to rub shoulders again with people that I loved and respected so much.  It was amazing to sing in the Barrus Concert Hall again next to life-long friends.

Weekend Highlights: road trip with girl friends, Craigo's pizza bombs, flirting shamelessly with old guy friends, my college stalker being married, the feel of the lights on the stage of the Barrus, Let Zion In Her Beauty Rise arrangement, feeling confident, bleu cheese steak, giving dozens of tight "I've missed your face" hugs, and seeing the new temple from campus.

This weekend breathed life back into my soul.  I think I've finally kicked the funk!  I finally feel like I'm back to the old Marie (sassy, flirty, confident).  Watch out world...Stella's got her groove back!

Revolving Doors

So I have a mild fear of revolving doors...I always have. Things were made worse when my roommate Laura was visiting me in Vegas and the revolving doors at the Bellagio abruptly stopped causing us both to slam our heads into the glass.

There is a revolving door at the front of my building and since I'm stationed in the lobby now, I see all kinds of shenanigans with the revolving door. My favorite is two of my friends, Eric and Spencer that go to get coffee every day. Eric always goes through the revolving door first and Spencer always stops the doors so Eric runs into them. It's silly, but very entertaining. You'd honestly think Eric would learn by now. They are always good for giving me my morning laugh! I love those guys!

I Miss Guy Friends

I've always been the girl that hangs out with all of the guys. I like guy friends. I grew up with an amazing set of guy friends in Denver. We were so close in fact that I was adopted into their families. I had really close guy friends in college too. It started out with my "Fly Guys", Jeremy, Shane, Brent & Kyle, Scott & Sam (SEGA!), and Mike and the Clarke FHE brothers. All of them hold dear places in my heart. I even had guy friends in Vegas that kept me in check. And then I moved here. I have some guys that are friends, but no guy friends. It makes me feel empty inside.

I had the opportunity to spend the day with Jason Wade today...and it was fun. Not because there are feelings between us...but just because we are good solid platonic friends that care about each other and make each other laugh. It reminded me of better days and gave me a little more hope in life.

Goodbye to 27!!!

Everyone knows that 27 wasn't an easy year for me...our house was robbed, I broke off an engagement, my friend's daughter passed away suddenly, I was diagnosed with cancer, I was demoted in my job, and my roommate walked into THE job that I had been hoping for and counting on. I've been patiently waiting for 28 to role around. Not that I will be immune to bad things, but it is a new year and a new start. September is actually a rough time of year for me. I always re-evaluate my life and let's just say that I'm definitely not where I want to be right now.

But...there are a couple of up things. I am now a temple worker in the Salt Lake temple and I get to be in the production Savior Of The World. Both are huge blessings in my life.

As for the actual birthday this year...I'd say it was one of my favorites. It started with being on the radio when I visited a live broadcast of my favorite radio show...and finding a guy that should really be one of my close friends. Then I enjoyed a delightful lunch with my parents and a fun dinner with my Vegas friends at Texas Roadhouse.