these are cool.

So I listen to pretty much any and every type of music, I know this is very mainstream. But I thought it was cool, it's the top 25 songs of 2009. And the second one is the top 25 from 2008. Love it.

a change in my life.

Lately, I've been thinking about what I'm doing with my life and if staying in Idaho was a good idea. As of today I have decided that I am moving to UTAH and am going to attend Utah Valley University in the fall. Life will be bliss. So long Rexburg.

In need.

I'm in need of this summer. I recently decided that I'm going home to California for the summer as opposed to staying here in Idaho due to some circumstances. But all in all, I am very ready to have a summer at home full of sun and trips. Plus, who wouldn't want to wakeboard and see their favorite people all day. I know I would.

Lately....

Abi & I have been quite the cooks. But, seriously. So I know this post will be long, but these recipes that we have personally tried are to die for.

Pumpkin Spiced Cream Cheese Breakfast Rolls

2 packages/cans Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

4 0z cream cheese, softened

1/4 Cup brown sugar

1/4 Cup canned pumkin (Libby’s)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Unroll crescent rolls to form 4 rectangles placed side by side. Pinch seams together to form one long rectangle. Place cream cheese, brown sugar, pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg into a mixer; beat until well combined. Spread mixture over crescents leaving a 1/2 inch border around edges. Starting at long end, roll up then cut into 1 inch pieces. Place around 2 9 inch cake pans that have been sprayed with cooking spray. I left the centers open so the rolls form a circle.

2. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes. Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting recipe below.

Frosting

4 oz softened cream cheese

1/2 Cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 Tablespoon canned pumpkin (Libby’s)

1. Mix all ingredients into a large bowl until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

(These were so yummy, and they were actually made when I was at home for Thanksgiving.)

Slow Cooked Green Chili Pork Tacos With Fresh Corn and Olive Salsa

3-4 lb Pork Butt

2 Tablespoons Worchestershire sauce

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt with Parsley

1 bottle Herdez Tomatillo Salsa (mild green salsa)

1. Place all but salsa into a crockpot on low heat for 6-8 hours. I usually cook overnight, so longer is just fine too. Remove pork from liquid, discard or save liquid for another use. Shred pork into small pieces, return back to crockpot and add salsa. Cook on low until ready to serve. Serve in soft tortilla bread or regular corn tortillas along with fresh corn and olive salsa below and avocado mash.

Fresh Corn and Olive Salsa

3 ears of corn, corn removed

1/2 Cup sliced black olives

1/4 Cup fresh chopped cilantro

1 large red bell pepper, diced

2 Tablespoons diced red onion

Pinch of Kosher Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

1. Place all into a large bowl; stir to combine. Serve with tacos.

Avocado Mash

2 ripe avocados

Pinch of salt and black pepper

1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

1. Mix all ingredients into a bowl and mash with fork until well combined. Spoon over tacos.

Balsamic Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed (I use the big Costco bag)
Pinch of salt
¼ Cup balsamic vinegar
¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

4 Roma Tomatoes, seeded and diced
8 fresh basil leaves, stacked, rolled and thinly sliced into chiffonade
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Pinch of salt
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1. Preheat a grill pan over medium heat on the stovetop. Spray with cooking spray. Combine balsamic and olive oil in a bowl. Season both sides of chicken with pinches of salt and place on grill. Brush top sides of chicken with balsamic mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes and flip chicken. Brush with additional balsamic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. During the last 2 minutes of grilling place 2 slices of cheese over top each chicken to melt.

2. In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, basil garlic, salt and balsamic. Toss gently to combine. Place chicken breasts on a serving plate and top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.

gym time.

This morning it took everything in me to go to the gym and run. And you know what? It turned out to be worth it, I ran two miles without stopping. This might not seem like a feat to you, but it was to me. Let's be motivated for summer shall we.And let's just say my goal is to run 4 miles without a single stop. One day, before the end of the semester. ps. for the picture above.. I will one day have that motivation.

aud.

My best friend Audrey made this for me. It's a pretty good description of our life. I miss her and can't wait to be home with her for the summer.

If.

if i were a month, i'd be june.

if i were a day of the week, i'd be saturday.

if i were a time of day, i'd be late afternoon.

if i were a sea animal, i'd be a starfish.

if i were a direction, i'd be south.

if i were a gemstone, i'd be amber.

if i were a tree, i'd be a orange tree.

if i were a tool, i'd be a mixer .

if i were a flower, i'd be an orchid.

if i were a kind of weather, i'd be warm summer day.

if i were a musical instrument, i'd be a piano.

if i were a color, i'd be green.

if i were a fruit, i'd be a pineapple.

if i were an element, i'd be water.

if i were a food, i'd be sushi.

if i were a place, i'd be california.

if i were a material, i'd be houndstooth.

if i were a scent, i'd be "hot" by ralph lauren.

if i were an object, i'd be a comfy hoodie.

if i were a song, i'd be walking on a dream.

On the Mind of Haley.

I am... in desperate need of the SUN. I love the sunshine, I'm not used to hardly ever seeing it. haha. I have... the best friends ever, they crack me up on a daily basis and I can come to them everything. I love.. my life, so so much. I run... at the gym. Being here in Idaho means I can't run outside without dying, haha so I've come to love the treadmill. I can't... wait for some summer loving. I finished...figuring out my major yesterday! That is a big accomplishment for me actually, I've changed so many times. I'm proud. Ha. I think... that laughing is my favorite thing. Not true, because I have so many favorite things. I am... becoming an awesome cook with Abi. You have no idea, we made bourbon chicken the other day. SO good. Don't worry, not actual bourbon. Just call me up and you'll have a meal! I made... a random girl smile today when I was walking to class. Made me happy. I finally...realized it's time to clean my room. I need... CHAPSTICK. I cherish.. music. it rules my life. and I honestly have no problem with that. I had... a fun time last night with abi and andrew. that conversation was so fun, and we were in the library discussing life. Love it. I think.. I LOVE meeting new people... think is not right.. I know i love meeting new people.

Please Watch.

So there is this new show on MTV, and It's not one of those typical MTV shows. It's awesome. I just watched the first episode of the season. Take a gander. It's amazing.

Cross That Off.

One thing that I had never done, but always wanted to... was learning how to snowboard. I finally ended up getting my ticket for night boarding at Kelly's Canyon and I rented the whole getup, so on Wednesday I made it up there. There was a bunny hill there and then some bigger one there. I went with some friends who do this all the time, so I was forced to go on the bigger one. Remember, I had never ever been on a snowboard in my life. Fortunately, I survived. And with any luck I made it down the last run without a fall. I'm not saying I didn't fall during the night... because I ate it hard a good amount. But, all in all I loved it. I do want to go again. Not sure when, but soon would be nice. Here's some picture's Abi took to document the night, this is before (you'll be able to tell). Yes, I'm well aware I look like a poser, but having a picture of this was needed. ha. Oh, I forgot to mention, because of my shortness.. I had to use a kid board. Good day, and happy blogging.

talent.

So, I somehow found this chorus group on youtube. From what I understand, they are from Queens. The soloist could be a pop star in her later years. enjoy.

Booyah.

Life is...unexpected.

Accomplished.

I feel so accomplished. By 10:45, I went to the temple and went to the gym. Good Day.

The Bug.

So, yesterday was my first day in my International Foundations class (Global Hotspot) and I had this feeling. My teacher, Brother Hammond was talking about how he's been to about 51 countries. My heart beat a tad faster and I knew what I wanted to do. I want to travel, I just want to pack up a bag and run away to see new cultures and meet people from all over. Since I will eventually go every where here are just some places I'd like to see...

1. Peru

2.Greece
Ghana
Cambodia
Tonga
Germany

And that will just be the start. I love my life.

Hello 2010.

2009 has sure been quite the ride, for me personally I've had a ton of changes happen.

In 2009, I:

Graduated from High School

I got my first job (Sunsplash)

I became an official adult

I moved away from home

I started college

And I met the most wonderful people.

I've love my life this past year, even with all of its ups and downs I could not be happier. I learned alot this past year about myself and about life. But since there are always things I can work on, I have high hopes for 2010. The other day my mom, sister and I made a goal list for the year. Here are some of mine....

1. Attend the temple once a week...every week.

2. Go to every one of my classes.

3. Weigh my license weight :

4. Hit the gym a ton.

5. Save some cash money.

6. No soda.

7. Don't procrastinate.

Those are just a few of the items on my goal list for this year. Like I said, I have high hopes for 2010. I know it'll be good and I'm ready as ever to take on the new year. Happy New Year everyone!

One of those days...

"There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith."

Gordon B. Hinckley

Happy Giving of Thanks.

Thankful.

"Gratitude is a sign of maturity. It is an indication of sincere humility. It is a hallmark of civility. And most of all, it is the divine principle. I doubt there is anything in which we more offend the Almighty than in our tendency to forget His mercies and to be ungrateful for that which He has given us. Where there is appreciation, there is also courtesy and concern for the rights and property of others. Without these, there is arrogance and evil. Where there is gratitude, there is humility instead of pride, generosity rather than selfishness."

Happy thanksgiving everyone. and just think to yourself....

What are you thankful for?

We're Back.

This weekend was epic. It was full of:

Night Rides

Truth or Dare

Hot Seat

Hot Tubbing

Slip in Slide in the Snow (in swimsuits)

Staying up till unholy hours of the night

Dancing till the break of dawn

Sardines

Mafia

Handstand Contests

Cartwheel Lessons

BS

The Unborn

Backrubs & Tatts