Doin' it anyway!

You know what? I have always wanted to do/try a whole slew of different things. But alas, I have been waiting around for a friend or boyfriend who would want to do them with me. Wellllll guess what? I am yet to do/try a myriad of the things I have wanted to. Nothing is stopping me now. This week alone: I ate Indian alone, because I have been wanting it. I went for a drive up the canyon to see all the beautiful colors of fall: because I wanted to. I went for a gorgeous hike up Ogden Canyon this morning before work, because I love hiking and seeing this amazing change of seasons and this spectacular Earth that our Father in Heaven has graciously blessed us with. Alllllll byyyyyy myself. As stupid as this may sound: I am proud of myself for just going and doing it alone. I have ALWAYS had someone to do things with me, until now. And that is okay, I am just glad I am finally realizing that I am excellent company and that I should spend more time (besides reading books, watching movies, and listening to music on my own), but that I should spend more time going out with myself. I am such a dork, but I am dating me. Why not? I am hot and and I am great company. I win.
Oh besides doing these fantastic things just for me, I also spoiled myself this week. I bought a new Nalgene bottle, which I am ridiculously stoked about, and I bought a gorgeous orange/powder blue cushioned bench to put at the foot of my bed. Did I need the second item? NO. Do I absolutely love and adore it? YES. Could I say no to the amazing clearance price it had on it? Probably, BUT I DIDN'T. I love it. And I truly did need the water bottle.
On a sad note, I think my iPod gave up the ghost today. At least it went out while listening to Simon and Garfunkel  Ideal fall time driving music.
Oh! One last thing I did for myself this week: I read a book! I love reading, and lately I haven't been reading for pleasure. My dad asked me recently if I have been reading like I use to, I had to tell him no. I think my folks are concerned about me giving up things that I love to do. So I am happy to report I read a book this week!! On a topic I enjoy learning about: Serial Killers. Call me weird, but I like to learn about their minds and what drives them to do what they do. I read a book a guy in my ward let me borrow: "Manson, In His Own Words" next is "Helter Skelter" or "Fast Food Nation," because food and nutrition are more positive, uplifting interests of mine. Hahaha

So next on the list:

• Start living my bucket list! Get somethings checked off.
• Look into purchasing a new iPod. (Christmas is coming.... hmmmm. I can justify this.)
• Read more books! 
• Go on another hike or two before it snows, and enjoy the hell out of fall.
• Continue loving life.