A Winter Wonderland

Well, all here in Utah is well and very white. Both being native Arizonans,   snow was a new experience for me and Johnathan. As snow begins to fall Johnathan begins to shovel snow, because heaven knows I'm not going to shovel it. Below is a picture of Johnathan shoveling away and taking pride in the fruits of his work.

Despite snow shoveling, we have also been enjoying the picaresque scenery as a result of the snow.  Take a look for yourself.

Infamous, Infamous beard card that I know all of you have been waiting to hear about

Mustaches are out 

(no offense to the mustacher crowd but have you ever though of just going for the whole deal.  You can offer  the rest of your face the security it needs by growing a full beard and not just flattering your upper lip.  Your face will thank you.).

Hello, this is the first post that I am making so I hope that you can feel the joy of what I am about to write as much as I can.  From the beginning of time when I was a young child and had, for the first time, witnessed my dad shaving his face I had aspired to be like him and shave.  He even bought me a little plastic razor and shaving cream so that I could practice.  I watched his every movement and trying to mimic his exact movements, watching him take be come the master of the blade was electrifying.  I wanted to become the master of the blade.  I practiced and practiced day and night my techniques for I was determined to never cut myself like so many people do.  I would have that plastic razor enshrined in my living room if the razor had not have molded.  You see I would shave 3-5 times a day with this plastic razor and you know that it would never be able to fully dry in-between shavings an so mold began to grow.  But I loved that razor and would still use it until the day that the mold had taken over and I could not even see the fake plastic blade any more.  So I tossed it.  Yet I longed to be able to shave.  Then the time came during my time at junior high, I believe it is referred to as puberty by some.  I was so excited I began to shave the few straggly hairs that began to bloom on my face.  It was great and I never cut myself (thanks dad).  Then in High School I got even more facial hair and wanted to shave that too but it was a little harder and sometimes I had to trim the hair before I could shave.  It became a monotonous process that I was quickly finding out that I did not actually like it.  It became to much.  It would haunt me in my dreams.  So I stopped shaving and a peace had come over me telling me that "You are to be bearded my son"  It was great. I then got a beard trimmer to more fully embrace my conversion.  I do not look down upon the shaved they are good people.  Well since I started at BYU there is a dress code and you can't have a beard.  So I shaved and it was inconvenient and it hurt(physically), it really hurt(emotionally).  I then found out that there were beard wavers available and so I did some investigatory sloothing.  I found out that I could set up an appointment with one of the doctors on campus to see if I qualify for a waiver.  Well to make this long post a little shorter(by the way I hope you are enjoying my story) I ended up receiving a beard waiver.  Now I will be able to become fully converted to the beard but only for a year cause then I have to renew the waiver.  Well that is some exciting news for a man who was once an avid shaver converted to beardism to be able to grow a beard again.  Thank you for your time.  

Johnathan Kingsley

A Very Merry Unbirthday to You!

I know this is a few weeks late but Johnathan had his 24th birthday on the 7th of this month. So, happy birthday Johnathan! We went to the Sizzler, birthday boy's choice. I think he mostly wanted to go there because he loves the quote from "Heavyweights" when Josh says, "I went to the sizzler, got the all you can eat meal, closed the place." In Arizona there aren't many, if any, Sizzler's around. So, we took advantage. Then, we celebrated at home with Johnathan's favorite dessert, chocolate gooey cookies. Below is a picture of Johnathan on his big day.

 

I'm Back Baby

In case anyone was wondering if I still participated in the blogging world, I do. My apologizies (especially to Kelsey) for not posting anything for a month. But don't worry, I'm back. About a month ago I was tagged. Not in the literal sense, but rather virtually. I have been tagged by Kelsey Brown to report the following. Read the following post to learn a little something more about Alex Kingsley. Here goes nothing. . .

3 Joys:

1. Disneyland. I truly do believe that Disneyland is the greatest place on Earth. I am the happiest when I am walking leisurely around Fantasy Land.

2. Shopping for cleaning supplies. I love shopping for cleaning supplies because the aisle produces a haunting aroma. If only I enjoyed using those supplies just as much.

3. Clinton from "What Not to Wear." I know if I am picking a person to put in my joy category it should be my husband. Although I love Johnathan and he brings me much joy, I can't help by LOVE Clinton and his sassy remarks and wonderful fashion sense.

3 Fears/Dislikes:

1. Spiders. Ron Weasley and I have something in common, what do you know.

2. Horror films. I hate scary movies because they give me nightmares and cause insomnia due to fear. So, horror films are out.

3. Getting in a fist fight. I fear this because I know for a fact I would loose. I never exercise or work out, plus I am a wimp. Those combined don't equal a good fighter.

3 Goals:

1. Surf on lava. Actually, that is not my goal but a French volcanologist who is now deceased. However, I would love to see a volcano.

2. Run through a field of poppies. Every time I watch "The Wizard of Oz" I can't help but envy Dorothy for running through a field of poppies. I looks so lovely and mystifying. 

3. Travel the world. I have a strong desire to culture myself by traveling. It was also add some excitement to my life

3 Random Facts:

1. I saw "The Princess Diaries" in theaters 7 + times. In my defense, I was in 9th grade and had a lot babysitting money on my hands. Plus, I just love that darn movie so much.

2. I can't whistle. As hard as I try, I have never been able to whistle.

3. I hate cucumbers but love pickles. Nothing makes me want to vomit more than the smell of cucumbers. However, I could eat pickles all the day long. Strange, I know.

3 Guilty Pleasures:

1. Reading captions on romance novels. I could spend my whole evening reading tag lines on romance novels. Reading things like "He was her lover and her killer" entertain me all night long. Honestly, nothing makes me happier, except maybe Disneyland.

2. "America's Next Top Model":

I love this show. I know it's a reality tv show hosted by Tyra Banks which doesn't say wonderful, but I'm hooked. 

3. Ease Dropping:

Frown upon as you may, but I love listening to people's conversations. If you don't participate in such activities you should, it provides the top most entertainment. For example, a couple weeks ago I overheard a conversation between two people who were declaring their hatred for institute but their love for drinking alcohol. Need I say more?

I tag Kara S and McKaye H. Fell free to report on the above things. Or not.