i have a little problem..

its called

i am obsessed with buying magazines

i walk past a stand & i just cannot say no

...

went last night with B to get a phone charger

i left with two magazines

...

went out again today to buy a new book

left with another magazine in my hand

like i said

its a problem

"but above all, watch, with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places"

roald dahl

"fear is the path to the dark side. fear leads to anger. anger leads to hate. hate leads to suffering."

its true

i am a star wars fan

judge me if you want

i've been having a star wars marathon

xoxo

may the force be with you

epipen

soooo practically everyone knows i have allergies

peanuts. potatoes. soy. some fruits&veggies. & latex

you name it

im allergic

i carry around an epipen:

epinephrine injection

used for emergency treatments for severe allergic reactions

this is how it works:

pull off safety cap

push in leg

& hold for 10 seconds

dispose of used epipen properly

& call 911 :)

sometimes i forget to carry my epipen with me

(shhh.. dont tell my mom)

but just the other day i switched purses and thought to myself

do i really need this?

i left it home

then the next day i saw it sitting on my dresser

haunting me

so i grabbed it fast and went to school

it was the chirstmas party

which meant lots & lots of treats that i couldn't eat

i was in lena's office getting my last few signatures when a cute girl walked in

she was on the verge of tears

and she was asking for benadryl

which i usually have- but this one time

i didn't

shooooottt

she was having an allergic reaction

she too is allergic to nuts

before she left to see if anyone else had any

i told her if it got worse i had an epipen

10 minutes later she came back and asked if she could use my epipen

her voice was scratchy and she coughed a few times

bad bad sign

whooooaa

i got a little nervous for her

i grabbed it fast and handed it to her

but then thought if the tables were turned i would want someone else to do it for me

i asked her if she wanted me to do it

she did indeed

we went back to lena's office and i gave her the shot

i was being brave and pretended i wasn't scared to give it to her

but inside i was freeeaaakkiingg out

(have you seen the size of those things?)

all in all she ended up being okay

but this was a lesson learned for me

- to ALWAYS carry my epipen with me

because even though i am really careful with my allergies and i can control what i eat

you cant really control what others eat

or what cross contamination could effect you

if people don't have allergies

they just don't seem to get how severe they can be

even if you tell them a million times not to eat those peanut m&m's around you

they still do

or they walk away for 2 seconds

pop it in their mouth and then come back and think its okay

trust me

its not

i have reactions alllll the time

but luckily none that have been too horrible

i don't blame people for not getting it

because trust me if i didn't have allergies

i too would have a little b-fit if i couldn't eat my perfectly packaged peanuts on the airplane

because "someone" had an allergy

my allergies are embarrassing

and a struggle for me each & everyday

there is nothing worse than having to walk out of class because you are having a reaction to the pb&j being eaten across the room

or going to weddings starving and then you realize you cant eat anything

or not being able to go to dinner with friends because you can't eat there

or watching your whole family on thanksgiving eat mashed potatoes while you get to eat corn with your gravy

or going on a date where they order a treat to share and then you have to explain you cant eat it- then they feel bad- & you feel stupid ( good times!)

hahah

i knooooww i shouldn't feel bad about telling people i have allergies

or get embarrassed

but i do

its definitely a trial for me

& im working on overcoming it

its a good thing that i have a great family and friends who don't mind sticking up for me when i feel to shy to stick up for myself

or that don't mind not eating things im allergic to around me even if its their favorite

my poor family & friends have had to make many sacrifices for me

but i reeealllly appreciate them

i should love my allergies cause they make me unique right?

books

if you don't know this about me already

i absolutely love to read

i seriously have a fascination with books

i looooveee them

i am always reading a new book

my library card is my best friend

because

"having fun isn't hard

when you've got a library card"

...

[if you know where that's from

god bless you.. i like you even more than i did before]

one day i will have a library in my home

a very large one with a million shelves

filled with all my favorite books

a library so big

you will have to use those fancy ladders

that slides around to be able to reach them all

...

ahhh

wouldn't that be a dream come true

check out my latest read over there >>>>>>>>

GRADUATION

what inspires you?

i love paul mitchell

i honestly think it is the most amazing school out there

choosing to go there was the best decision i have ever made

& i am going to miss everything about it

they not only teach you how to be successful in the industry

but how to be successful in all aspects life

they inspire you to be better as a person

i love the people more than anything

they have been my family for the past year and a half

i have learned so much from every single person there

& they have all made such a lasting impact on my life

its seriously a bittersweet feeling

i couldn't stop crying the whole night

you wait what seems like forever to be done with your hours

then when it comes you are kinda sad

im leaving behind what has been such and amazing chapter in my life

but i know great adventures are coming my way

i love being a hairdresser & being in the beauty industry

when you have a passion for something it makes life so much more enjoyable

shout out to my "posse"

53.39.99.95.20.26.50

i love you all so much

RUKKKKUS

Coldplay - Christmas Lights

i love this. & i love that piano.

i just did something

& i feel like an adventure is coming my way

is that the east coast i hear whispering my name?

....

stay tuned

what makes a person happy?

i have been pondering this question for the past week

you see people who you think should be happy-

they have everything (or so it seems)

but yet they are lacking in the being grateful department of life

& just aren't happy

i didn't get it

i know people fall down in life

& things happen that don't seem fair

we complain or hold a grudge

every single person is guilty of doing this

i know i am

we are all given different & unique trails in our lives to overcome

but that's just the key word- overcome

its about overcoming those obstacles & getting back up when we fall

being grateful for our life & everything that has happened

good or bad

its those experiences that make us who we are

we should take those trials with open arms & run with them

show everyone else that you can do it

you can overcome it & you wont let it bring you down

being thankful for the things you do have & not what you don't

i haven't always thought this way-

but now i do

a while back my dad lost his job

my family's whole world was turned upside down

everything changed

i thought it was the most horrible thing that had ever happened to me

i was stupid

& i was ungrateful

it was extremely hard at first

it felt like everything we used to know was being taken away from us

i felt robbed

& i was angry

but as time went on- it got easier & easier

my family had a change of heart

& i had a change of heart

we grew closer as a family

spent more time together

had family home evening

read the scriptures together

prayed together

& somehow we made it through even better than before

somehow all our needs were met

all our worries seemed to go away

we were blessed- to say the least

i am so grateful to have had this experience

& even though my dad has finally found a new job

i know each and everyone of us has taken & learned so much this trial

it has made every single person in my family become a better person

a little more grateful

a little more kind

a little more loving

a little bit stronger

& a lot more appreciative for the blessings in our lives

we were happy before

but we are all happier now

its funny how that happens

going through something so hard- made us happier

im so proud of my younger siblings and the people they are growing up to be

but mostly im proud of my parents

for staying strong for all of us-

because we needed their example

for helping us know the true importance of life

& for helping us grow closer to the gospel

so while i was at church today still pondering the question

what makes a person happy?

i was thinking of the little things- lots of things that can make a person happy

but the real answer i was looking for sort of hit me as i looked down the bench at every single one of my family's faces

having the gospel in your life- is what makes a person happy

thats the answer i was looking for

it was the answer to my prayers

i honestly believe that a person cannot be truly happy without it in their life

without it i don't think my family would have come this far

we wouldn't have been as blessed

i am so thankful to my heavenly father

for everything he has given me

for my family & for the blessings we have

for being sealed in the temple for all time & eternity

for prayer- knowing that someone is always there to listen

for my trials

i am a better because of them

& for the atonement

the gospel strengthens my heart

& restores my soul

it brings me happiness & joy each & everyday

i changed as a person

& im happy to say that

im a little bit better than i was before

i am still learning & growing

but im proud of who i am

& where i am going in life

i am happy

"however mean your life is

meet it & live it

it looks poorest when you are richest

love your life- poor as it is"

-henry david thoreau

i did it.

i passed my state boards

.... everyone congratulate me now

....

ohhh stop- you are all too nice

thank you very much

yayyyy

im so happy its done & over with

now lets look at this picture to celebrate together

i've always loved him

& he plays soccer

bonus points

mm.. he sure is divine

hahahahahahha

if you are ever bored

go look at ellens bad paid for photos

hahahah

hilarious

twelve.

12. a thought for the day.

i hate playing phone tag

i've been doing it all day with multiple friends

it drives me crazy

kinda obsessed with her..

freja beha erichsen

eleven.

11. nicknames & why you have them

smurf- grandpa rog gave me this name when i was a youngster & calls me it still to this day.

i think its because i walked at an astonishing 7 months so i looked like a little smurf running around. im one of the only grand children with a nick name- i like to tell myself im the favorite.

soso- it started with my little brother tate. he couldnt say my name so he called me soso instead. then it stuck. sylvie called me it. & now little surie punk-a-doodle calls me this.

74- at school we all have numbers. & they have sort of become our nicknames. we will be walking around a store and someone in our "posse" will get lost- call out their number and BAM.. they are found.

mary- elderB calls me this when im wearing my grouchypants

soph.sophs.sopha.sophalophagus.sophalopher. sophaloafabread.wiggers.

all randoms i guess.

im off to vegas with the family for the week for thanksgiving break

yippie

i think im the only one on this earth that hates thanksgiving dinner

ill probably be eating some yummy toast

but thats beside the point

thanksgiving isn't about the food.. but about giving thanks of course

i have lots to be thankful for

its always nice to set aside life for a bit and think of all the blessings each one of us has been given

i am so lucky

hope everyone has a very happy thanksgiving

xoxo

(aunt kath's turkey)

check out this gem

gobble is his name

dont worry no one will be eating him

is it weird..

that i practically have my whole wedding planned out

& im not even close to getting married?

im a freaaaakk

i know

i have a whole wedding album saved on my macbook

im kinda obsessed with wedding blogs

stalk them for houuuurrss

its becoming a problem

my little brain is telling me to seek help

can you hear that too?

"seek help"

"seek help"

...told ya

ten.

10. what do you look for in a guy/girl?

tall. dark. handsome.

must love children.

respectful.

driven.

goofy.

out-going.

confident. not conceited.

faithful.

honest.

affectionate.

spontaneous.

priesthood holder.

romantic.

best friend.

loving.

independent.

kind.

intelligent.

adventurous.

nice teeth.

style.

ambitious.

compassionate.

supportive.

nerdy.

talented.

clever.

observant.

dedicated.

enthusiastic.

patient.

considerate.

gentle.

happy.

enjoys life.

non-judgmental.

positive.

just to name a few.

im old fashioned when it comes to dating.

sue me.

ps.

it would be 2

"caught ya"

at school we have a caught ya board where we can leave little notes to each other when we see someone do a nice deed towards someone else

or just to tell them we love them and are thinking of them.

i must say- a lot of the time the poor caught ya board is pretty empty.

so the other day laurie lou and i blew it up. we wrote all our learning leaders. everyone up at the front desk. and all our friends + more. it was covered from the both of us.

when i looked at it today it was even more full.

i felt pretty proud knowing we had started a trend.

but more than that it made my day knowing that people were taking notice and complimenting others and making their day too.

i know i always feel good when i get a note from someone telling me that they love me or just giving me a compliment. i feel like everyone should compliment others more often, even if its just a little one. you never know if that little compliment could have a huge impact on them.

i feel like i want to start a "caught ya" post on my blog.

by highlighting those in my life- or randoms that i see doing nice deeds towards others.

its my blog and i can do whatever i want so im going to do it.

keep posted because you never know if you could be the one im spotlighting!

xoxo

check my first blog "caught ya" over here >>>>>>>>>

nine.

day9. put your ipod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up

1. big black car- gregory alan isakov

2. landslide- stevie nicks

3. anchor- mindy gledhill

4. i want to be- the dunwell brothers band

5. beauty in the world- macy gray

6. everyday- buddy holly

7. never be ready- mat kearney

8. last thing on your mind- lights

9. songbird- jillian edwards

10. pitter-pat- erin mccarley

this one's for the lonely. the ones that seek & find. only to be let down. time after time.

"the only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing"

don't let the sadness of your past

& the fear of your future

ruin the happiness of your present

xoxo

eight.

day8. if you could have any pet what would it be?

i am a sucker for small dogs

& one day i will own a

yorkie

sooooo cuuuuttteee

fall hair trend

ombre

my next hair color?

i think yes.

seven.

finish the sentence "i am.."

i am really horrible at this 30 day blog challenge

but i promise ill finish it

just not in 30 days

just when i feel like it

much love

xoxo

six.

6. what did you do today?

7:50- woke up for school, got dressed, brushed teeth and maybe brushed my hair.

8- drove to provo for school

9- clocked in at school and had theory

10- sorta ditched class and went home for a nap

12:45- woke up from nap and went back to school

1- got an adorable client named callie. she got her hair done by a future professional on monday but it was messed up so i fixed it.

4:30-clocked out

5- went on a date to training table with caitlin

6-drove back to salt lake

7:30- played with family & cut papa mikes hair

8:50- caitlin picked me up and we drove back to provo

8:57- dropped off my redbox just in time

9:45- went to a party called fall frolic at chelseas house

11- left party

11:05- got to apartment 124

11:15- cuddled with keri in her bed

11:15-12- laughed our pants off with roommates friend

(information)

12- made a bed on lauries floor, brushed teeth & washed my face

12:15 lauren came home and we laughed

12:30- watched funny videos

12:33- blogged

12:35- bed time

it was a goooood day

five.

5. something that makes you feel better

getting mail- or emails from missionaries

enough said.

four.

4. whats your guilty pleasure tv show, food & magazine?

keeping up with the kardashians-

i love this show. & i love them.

carnation instant breakfast-

its more of a drink but i live off of these.

glamour is my favorite-

but i think any magazine is a guilty pleasure of mine.

im always tempted to buy a couple at the store.

10 dollars later... $

just bought this one a few days ago.

:]

three

3. a picture or description of your favorite place in the world

somewhere you visit daily or at least fairly often

island park. idaho

the cabin

it all started with this beauty in 1954-

then this gem 8 years ago-

this is easily my MOST favorite place in the world.

i have spent every summer in island park since the year i was born. this is my happy place. no matter what is going on in my life i can go to the cabin and forget everything and be so carefree. the best childhood memories i have come from the cabin playing with cousins and being with family.

island park is a special place and so magical that no where else in the world could ever compare. i get emotional thinking about the cabin when im not there. the love my family has for the cabin is so strong its a little outrageous sometimes how much we obsess over it. practically my whole family was baptized in the snake river right off the dock which only makes it that much more meaningful.

its a place where family comes first.

a place where the love we have for each other grows stronger after each and every visit. my family is so important to me and i may be bias but i think i have the best ever- so being able to spend time with them at the cabin is a blessing in itself. the cabin is a place where i feel at peace. a place where i can be my whole self. a place where i can be happy. & a place where i feel loved. i could go on all day sharing memories while laughing and probably crying. i could never say all the things i would want to about the cabin on this small little blog cause there isn't enough time or room. im just thankful for a place that makes me feel as good as island park does. i smile just thinking about it.

but all in all- i love it more than anything

& its my favorite place in the world

plus.. it looks like this every morning

and this every night-

i think my great great grandparents did a good job & i hope they know what a lasting impact the cabin has had on their children & their children's children & so on and so on and for the many generations to come

i cannot wait to share the cabin with my own children someday

xoxo

two.

2. a picture of one of your celebrity crushes and 5 things you would do with/to them

easy

josh duhamel

i feel like this is very suitable for the moment

i just saw his new movie "life as we know it" a few days ago

i absolutely loveeed it

i couldn't stop obsessing over his gorgeousness

& the 5 things... i think ill pass on this part-

it would be too inappropriate to post

just kidding

...

kinda

the 30 day challenge

1. your name and 5 things no one really knows about you..

sophie samantha

uno. i am constantly touching, twisting or twirling my hair

dos. i write in my journal every single day

tres. i have a birth mark on the inside of my left leg

& im double jointed in my fingers

quatro. im a tad bit ocd about certain things

cinco. food allergies should have been my middle name

im allergic to everything.. basically

xoxo

"There could never be a more beautiful you

Don't buy the lies disguises and hoops they make you jump through

You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do

So there could never be a more beautiful you"

happy anniversary

october second

my parents anniversary

&

my grandparents

&

my great grandparents

yep

all share the same anniversary

not to mention all three girls are the oldest in their fam bams

so am i

...

i told my mom that i feel like if i were to mess up the cycle i would be cursed or something

nahhh.

xoxo