Are we all on the same page?

You know that saying, “If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that…” Well, I’m pretty sure I’d be a billionaire if I could apply that principle to jokes about my name. I mean, it’s tough growing up with a name that is also a noun. Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE my name, but there are just so many bad jokes that one can use with a page…or a Paige.

I think the one I hear most often is, “Are we on the same page, Paige?” followed by boisterous laughing. Ha ha ha! I mean, that joke is pretty funny the first seven times, but then it just starts to lose it’s zing. It’s especially bad in the workplace. People love to use that cliché phrase, “Let’s get on the same page here people.” Or, “What we really need to do is get everyone on the same page.” They all think it’s just hilarious when they say that and I’m in the room.

So it’s settled, I’m officially going to start keeping track of how much money I would have if I got a dollar every time someone said that to me. I’ve already earned two dollars this week. And just so we are all on the same page, if you say that phrase to my face, you own me a dollar.

"Did you have a good day today, or a bad day today?"

Raise your hand if you like Seinfeld. If you raised your hand, this post if for you. I heart Seinfeld. Probably the best show ever! I am guilty of using Seinfeld quotes whenever and wherever possible.

The other day (like many other days over the past three years) Sean came home and said, “How was your day today?” To which I replied in a funny voice, "Did you have a good day today, or a bad day today?” Okay...name that episode!

It’s one of my favorite Kramer quotes from an episode called The Engagement. I use it often. Of course, after I used the quote I just had to look up the clip and show Sean. I found a fabulous video on YouTube. A very clever individual took the scene and turned it into a very clever cartoon.

For your viewing pleasure I present Dr. Cosmo on Marriage and Family.

I Wish I Was A Little Bit Taller

Hi. My name is Paige, and I am short. 5 feet 1 inches to be exact. I stopped growing in 6th grade. Being short sometimes has its advantages, but it can also be a challenge. The other day I was scanning through the radio dial and I heard that one song that goes “I wish I was a little bit taller…I wish I was a baller.” It got me thinking. I do not aspire to be a baller; however, I have decided that I wouldn’t mind growing an inch or two. Here is a list of the top five things that would be better about my life if I was a little bit taller:

5. I wouldn't have to stare at people's backs at shows, concerts, movies, etc.

4. I wouldn’t have to hem all of my pants.

3. I would be able to reach the pedals in my car and I wouldn’t have to sit two inches from the steering wheel and constantly live in fear about being crushed to smithereens by the air bag.

2. I wouldn’t have to use a step stool to reach the cupboards in my house.

1. I could finally audition for America’s Next Top Model.

I Can't Live Without You

Last week’s Sunday School lesson was about being prepared. It was 2 o’clock in the afternoon, and as we were discussing the importance of food and water storage in case of emergency, my mind began to wander. Hmmm…I thought to myself, what is one food that I could not live without in my food storage?

And then it hit me… Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies. Not wheat, not rice, but cookies. Think about it, a year without Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies?!? Now that would certainly be dreadful. It made me rethink my whole plan. I mean, I already bought three boxes of Thin Mint cookies last week—to get me through the month of March—but I need to think big picture here. Am I allowed to purchase 100 boxes of Thin Mints? I don’t know, but I am definitely going to find out!

What food would you not be able to live without?

"O" Mazing

I think I may have found my calling in life. I’m pretty sure I was meant to be a Cirque de Soleil acrobat. Sean was in Las Vegas last week for a Raymond James continuing education conference. I decided to join him for a few days to keep him company. Neither of us had been to a Cirque de Soleil show, so we decided to remedy that matter on our trip.

We saw “O” at the Bellagio and I absolutely fell in love! Wow! What an amazing show. I was completely blown away. The show was beautiful, magical, strange, and completely entertaining. It was like watching a dream come to life.

Do you think it’s too late for me to make a career switch? They say people change careers an average of six times in their lifetime, so I guess I better get started. Excuse me while I go practice my backbend…Cirque de Soleil here I come!!!!

Here’s the story, of the White House Ladies…

Once upon a time I lived in the cutest house in Provo, UT. It was called The White House. It’s no surprise that while living in this house I met the cutest and most fabulous friends a girl could ever have. Enter the White House Ladies. Katie, Rachel, Kristan, and I became fast friends as roommates in the White House. We haven’t been roommates for five years, but we are still dear friends. In fact, we’ve had a White House reunion every year since graduation! A tradition that I hope continues for many years to come.

This year, it was my pleasure to host the reunion in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. Our reunion was the perfect girl’s weekend. In honor of our weekend, here’s a list of the top five components needed in every girl’s weekend.

5. Pampering
Nothing can set the tone of a girl’s weekend like a trip to the nail salon. Good nails = Good times.

4. Sun
It was 40 degrees in Utah when the girl’s got on their plane to come down to AZ. It was 85 degrees when we went to the pool on Saturday afternoon. Nice!

3. Cactus
Okay, so maybe cacti aren’t necessary for every girl’s weekend, but it sure was a great addition to our reunion. I took the girls to the Desert Botanical Gardens and the Chihuly glass exhibit. Beautiful Arizona!

2. Food
You aren’t allowed to have a girl’s weekend without food, food, and more food! I had so much fun taking the girls around to some of my favorite PHX restaurants; including Postinos and Grimaldi’s. Delicious! We also topped things off with these babies:

Yum! I’m pretty sure you are supposed to gain at least a few pounds each girl’s weekend. We definitely did our best!

1. Girlfriends
I love your guts White House Ladies!!!! I don’t know what I would do without you. I had so much fun catching up with you. I can’t wait for White House Reunion 2010.

Climb Every Mountain

Climb every mountain…okay, well maybe not every mountain, but I did climb one mountain last weekend. Camelback Mountain. It’s a gorgeous mountain right in the heart of Phoenix. Our friends the Jacobs joined us on our hike. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and the temperature was a refreshing 65 degrees. An absolutely perfect day for a hike.

It was a fabulous hike. I absolutely loved it! It was a great workout and it was filled with incredible views of the city. We packed a little lunch, so we had a picnic right on top of the mountain. It really was a perfect day!

I enjoyed the hike so much, Sean suggested that I try and give camping one more try. Hmmm…no thanks. I think I’m good.

I'm a Survivor

I woke up this morning and I could feel the excitement in the air. It was the kind of excitement you feel when you are about to see a dear friend that you haven’t seen in a while. Jeff Probst, oh how I’ve missed you. That’s right, today is the premiere of the Survivor Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands. The 18th season of the best reality show on earth.

Confession: I have seen every episode of Survivor that has ever aired.

Some of you might be thinking that that’s an embarrassing fact about me and perhaps it is, but I like to think of it as more of an accomplishment. I mean, how many people can say that? I am a true fan. I have been a Survivor fan since it’s beginning in the summer of 2000. I mean I watched Survivor before it was cool to watch reality t.v.

Every season, I always think to myself, “Gosh, I wish I could be on the show!” After watching 17 seasons of outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting, I think I would do a pretty damn good job out there.

So, in case Jeff Probst just happens to stumble upon my blog, I’d like to say a few words. Ahem…

Dear Jeff Probst,

I am your biggest fan. I heart Survivor. Please pick me to be on your next show. I know I don’t even like camping, and I know I get really irritable (and sometimes angry) when I’m hungry, but I promise I will be a FABULOUS contestant!

I’ve been with you and the show through good times and in bad and I will never abandon you. If you would like to invite me to be a contestant, you know where I will be every Thursday night at 7p.m. I hope to see you soon.

Yours truly,
Paige “Survivor” Lunny