That's the Power of Love

Great Scott! It’s summer time! And it’s time to talk about this summer’s hottest trends. I was reading US Weekly a few weeks ago—my favorite celebrity news magazine—and I read that this summer’s new trend for nails is bright, neon colors. I’m not talking kind of bright, but way bright!!!!

I set out to find the perfect summer nail polish. I decided to go with a H-O-T pink! A dear friend of mine, Miss Kristan Brooks, once said that the best way to select a nail color is by the name. Truer words have never been spoken, people. I have always lived by that rule. You just cannot wear a nail color unless it has a fabulous and clever name.

So I searched and searched until I found the perfect color with the perfect name…

“Back to the Fuchsia”

Oh my gosh! When I read the name, I instantly fell in love. Not only is the name so clever, and the color so cute, but it also pays homage to one of the best movies of all time! The Back to the Future movies are probably on my list of top ten movies ever, and I KNOW they are on yours too.

I love my hot pink nails. I can’t help staring at them as they type happily across the computer keys while I’m humming The Power of Love. Here’s to you Marty McFly…and hot pink nails.

I Heart Dan Brown

I heart Dan Brown. There, I said it. I am like a total Dan Brown junkie. I got on the Dan Brown train when all of the Da Vinci Code hype started up, and I am still riding. I have read all four of his books and I am anxiously awaiting his new release on September 15th (Yay!!). I guess you could say I just wouldn’t be the same without a Mr. Brown in my life.

Angels and Demons is definitely my favorite book of his….so lucky for me, the movie just came out! I went and saw Angels and Demons last night, and it was so fun to see the book brought to life!! Of course you can never perfectly capture a book in a movie, and they will always have to leave some things out, but overall it was a great movie! Well done Ron Howard!

So this post is a plea to any Dan Brown virgins. If you haven’t read any of his books, I beg you to do so. Start with Angels and Demons. Even if you aren’t into mystery or if you haven’t read a fiction book since 1995 (you know who you are!), just read it. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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.