JARED'S MISSION CALL!!! :D

Yes. I put it in all caps because that's how excited I am. I'm trying to contain myself right now. Just watch the video and you'll see why :) 

I can't even describe how excited I am. 

For a lot of selfish reasons actually. Italy would have been my dream mission. I've always wanted to marry someone who went to Italy on his mission. Italian is my favorite language. I want to visit Italy more than anywhere else. ALSO, I know the mail system in Europe isn't too bad so that's just a bonus ;)

He's so excited, and I'm extremely proud of him. I think it's funny because I'm the one in the relationship who loves old cultures, buildings, cities, anything with history really. He's the one who is all into modern anything. And now he's going to one of the oldest cities :) I love it!! 

His face is perfect :) He read it in his head before he read it out loud. I was like, "AH WHAT DOES IT SAY!!" But based on his face, I knew he wasn't going to Boise :)

I love his smile :) 

January 16th, 2013. 

I was expecting him to leave in like November. But I'm so excited we get to spend the Holidays together :) We've only been dating for almost 6 months. So I'm glad we get more time together. But at the same time, I wish he would just leave sooner so he can come home sooner. 

For anyone who doesn't know, I've had a missionary before. Almost two years ago this same thing was happening. It's crazy though how different it feels this time. I like it :) 

I'M JUST SO EXCITED!!!!!!!

Music Monday :D

I've been listening to these two songs a lot this week. There's not much to say about them. Just listen :)

1. Someone Like You - The Summer Set

It's just a really upbeat happy song. I love it :) 

2. Fever Dream - Iron & Wine

Jared's brother played this on the guitar last week and I remembered how much I love this song. It's just calm and peaceful. Still. I listen to it a lot before I fall asleep. 

Enjoy :) 

Random Video/Sunsets & Open Houses

We've had a fun couple days :)

Wednesday: We drove  up Provo Canyon and watched the sunset from Squaw Peak :) 

Then we went to Orange Leaf and stuffed our faces with frozen yogurt. Normally I'm a 100% devoted Yogurtland goer, but Orange Leaf is his favorite place. So I gave it a try. And they had my absolute favorite flavor. Wedding Cake. Haha, go figure. 

Thursday: We went to the Brigham City Temple open house!! :) This was only our second ever open house, and first open house together. I just love the feeling I get inside the temple. So peaceful, like nothing can go wrong and life is the wonderful. What an amazing experience with an amazing guy :) 

And since this wouldn't truly be a Desiree post without a video, here's some random videos we took the past couple days :) We definitely have interesting conversation at times. But I love it :) 

My Week Through Instagram

Listening to talented brothers play beautiful music

 We made matching build-a-bears :)

One of Jared's favorite desserts. Now also one of MY favorites.

Spending time at his house after going to church together :)

Sometimes I sit in the parking lot and wait for Jared to get off work.

                        

We went boating for my FIRST time EVER.

 I just like this one :)

 Thanks for watching my YouTube channel :)

 As Jared said, "We fit perfectly together"

Waiting in line at Cafe Rio. Even when he's funny he's adorable :)

Mission Call Week

Tonight Jared let me know that he should be getting his mission call sometime this week!

I'm SOOOO excited!!! 

Selfishly, I'm hoping he either goes stateside on the east coast (stateside MG's  don't know how good they have it) or Europe. 

But unselfishly, I'm hoping he goes to South America. That's where he really wants to go. Brazil specifically. But my guess is going to be... Somewhere in Asia, or Africa. Or maybe just some crazy little island out there. 

I just can't wait to find out. I'm keepin' my fingers crossed that it comes soon.

Music Monday :)

Just another reason why I love Mondays. I get to write about some of my favorite songs! :) 

This weeks number one spot goes to:

1. World of Our Own - Westlife

I always listen to this song when it's one of those days where I'm in a super good mood and just want happy music. This is a song about when you're in a relationship with someone and you trust them, you're best friends, and you're in your own little world :)  If you don't already know who Westlife is, they are basically the British version of the Backstreet Boys. I kind of love them. Just kidding that's an understatement. I'm kind of obsessed.
Moving on.

2. Perfect For Me - Ron Pope

This song is about that feeling of loving someone so much, and knowing that no one is perfect. But this person is perfect for you. My favorite lyrics are,
"And I know you too well to say you're perfect
But you'll see, oh my sweet love, you're perfect for me"
Last but not least....

3. Faith to Fall Back On - Hunter Hayes



First off, if you don't know who Hunter Hayes is, go look him up. He's an amazing new artist.
This song is perfect for MG's, or just anyone who is wondering where life will take them. It's about having faith that no matter what happens, everything will end up the way it's supposed to be. In addition, it also is about getting answers that weren't what you were expecting. But as long as you have faith to fall back on, you'll always be ok :) I've loved this song recently and hope you guys love it too :)
My favorite lyrics:
"These days I’m not sure if I know
What I’m doing here or where I’ll go
But, every night I say the same old prayer:

“God, I don’t have to see you. I know that you’re there.
Cause there were times I thought I wouldn’t make it home
But I kept a little faith to fall back on.
Yeah, and I’ve learned to put my trust where it belongsAnd I’ve gotta little faith to fall back on.” 

SUCH a good song :) 

That's it for todays Music Monday :)
Thanks for reading/listening! Let me know if you enjoyed any of the songs :)

Jared's Wisdom Teeth :)

Yesterday, my lovely boyfriend got his wisdom teeth out. I was so excited that he called me at 8:00 in the morning asking me to come with him :)

I tapped a camera to the front of my car and was on my way. There was no way I was gonna miss this.

 

Some of my favorite "Jared on drugs" quotes:

Me: Did you feel dizzy?

Jared: .... Hell ya (Please excuse his language)

Jared: Baby, lick me

Me: Ummm but if you're numb then you won't feel it. So what's the point?

Jared:........... *shrugs*

Me: So you did experience pain?

Jared: Define pain

Me: Um, something that feel uncomfortable...

Jared: No.

Me: No?

Jared: Weakness leaving the body.. Pain is weakness leaving the body.

Jared: I just have a bunch of stuff on my face. Why do I have this on my face? What the heck is that?

Jared: Are my teeth out? They really took my wisdom teeth out already?

It was so fun for me to be around him while he was like this :) I took him home and tried to take care of him best I could before his mom got home. I was about to leave, so I said "Jared, I'm gonna go, k? I'll come back later after you get some rest." Jared said, "No stay. Sleep with me" So I laid there on the couch with him until he fell asleep :) It was a good day :) And for the record, it's the second day now and he isn't swollen, and hasn't experienced any pain. He's a lucky boy. 

Music Monday :D

I'm obsessed with music, new and old, any genre. But mostly country/pop/indie/oldies.
I'm going to start posting my favorite songs that have either just come out, or ones I've just been loving that week.  

This weeks winners are:

1. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift

(There is no video on youtube with the actual song, at the normal speed, so this is what we've got)

This song was released today and I'm already obsessed. It's different from Taylor's usual stuff, but after listening to it a couple times, I'm sure you'll be just as obsessed as I am. But then again, I'm a Taylor Swift fan for life and will always like her stuff. 

2. Loving You Tonight - Andrew Allen
This song sounds like a jazzy puppy love song :) It's adorable and I don't know why more people don't know about Andrew Allen. Look him up, his stuff is good :)

5 Month Anniversary :)

Technically August 5th was our 5 month anniversary. But it was a Sunday. So today is when we kinda celebrated it :) 

I started the day off by spending about 5 hours on my online classes. Then I got in an argument with my sister. It wasn't exactly turning out to be such a good day. While I was taking my sister to the library, Jared was on his way over to pick me up for our date. But I knew he'd get to my house before I got home. So I left the door unlocked and told him to just wait inside. 

When I got home, I walked inside to see this:

 While Jared was just sitting there playing the guitar :) I was speechless. He was adorable :) And he seriously treats me like a princess. I don't deserve him. Not one bit. 

After we left my house, we went to his to make a fancy dinner together :) All I really did was make the instant mashed potatoes. He did everything else :) He put out a table cloth, got the fancy silverware out,  lit candles, and even bought fancy sparkling grape juice stuff :) (not martinelli's, but better).

Simply said, It was delicious. 

After dinner, he told me to sit back and relax while he cleaned everything. 

I tried to help bring stuff over to him, but he ended up doing everything. 

I feel like he's always doing so much for me, and I never get to do enough for him. I know I just sound like a little girl who is infatuated with a guy. But he's really the best. I don't know what I'd do without him. Once again, I feel like I don't deserve him. 

After dinner we got a movie from RedBox and went back to my house. While we were sitting there cuddling, the thought popped into my head. "You have exactly a month left with him" and it hit me... I'm going to have to say "See you later" 4 weeks from tonight. I broke down. Only one month left with this amazing guy before we have to spend more than 2 years apart :( 

Here's to making the best of the next 4 weeks.

I love you Jared <3 

I Love You More than Band Music and Cookie-Making

I love love :) 

and movies :) 

and this video :)