Disgusting

I still haven't unpacked from Christmas break, I did do my laundry and it is currently in a basket at the end of my bed. I have a pile of dirty clothes in my closet on top of my shoes. My nightstand is covered in cough drops. I have books and drives scattered across my floor along with a semesters worth of paper. My guitar is the corner of my room next to my long board, both collecting dust.

Where am I you might ask? I am in my bed. Instead of cleaning my room I decided to write a blog. Here's the thing my fellow blogwers, I started blogging because I had to for a scriptwriting class. I kept it up because for some reason I thought you all liked what I wrote. But those words are just words and I cheated on those words. I have 2 other blogs. I recently started a health blog, One day I will be able to share it.

My blog used to be hilarious. Then it was pure inspiration and motivation, now it's disgusting, like my room!

Love Love Love,

Krystal Dey

P.S. Enjoy the new year!

It's Your Birthday, Karli!

One of the most magical times of the year is December 16th. Why you may ask, because it's my best friend and little sister Karli's Birthday. Today she is 19 years old. She is the nicest, most dedicated, friendly, passionate, talented, loving, spontaneous, sarcastic, pee-your-pants funniest girl in the world.

I can't believe how fast you are growing up! "I think you're a great cool kid and a best friend a girl could have."

Karli, it's your Birthday! In celebration of your Birthday I came up with some awesome things you've done this year! Enjoy.

1 You made funny Youtube videos

2 You got lost with yours sisters in SLC

3 You graduated from Seminary

4 You were an awesome zombie for Halloween

5 You went to your first college dance

6 You danced over a table like Ellen

7 You learned yoga

8 You started crocheting

9 You went to Relief Society

10 You moved twice

11 You sang in church and at school

12 Your "Misguided Ghosts" dance made it in the show

13 You got 2 jobs in 1.5 weeks

14 You graduated from high school

15 You started school at UVU

16 You met David Archuleta

17 You went to NYC

18You went to the Taylor Swift "Speak Now" concert

19 You moved in with your sisters

I love you!

Love Love Love,

Krystal Dey

P.S. Let the festivities begin. Now back to 1.

Little Inspirations

My last blog had this picture in it.

It is small and you can't really see what it says. It is so inspirational I had to type it up. I love finding little quotes or inspirations that make you feel like you are on the right path or tomorrow can be different because in the end it is you're choice.

"This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, quit. If you don't have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, all emotions are beautiful. Life is simple. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion."

Start tomorrow by living today!

Love Love Love,

Krystal Dey

P.S. Start creating and share your passion.

The Leaves are Still Falling

It's fall. The leaves are changing from green to yellow. Sometimes they fall.

I have been going through a mid-semester slump. My classes are getting harder, decisions are to be made, and it's cold. This blog is for those of us who have been going and going and going. This is the time to take a moment, to look at our lives and the things we've been doing. The time to change our routines and attitudes. The "you can do it when things get tuff." This blog is for me and it is for you. Below are a few things I am doing to get out of my slump.

Plan a trip. It gives you something to look forward to. Traveling is what it is, a book.

Share your passion with the world. I am attracted to people who are passionate about something. Why? Because they are happy about the little things and they love others to know what makes them happy. Do what makes you smile. "Life is short, share your passions!" Show the world how excited you are about something.

Say what you feel. Say it! For one day, say everything you would say if you weren't afraid. Sometimes in life, things could be simpler if people would share how they really feel.

Follow your dreams. If you don't feel like what you are doing is what you want to be doing, or it is not leading you to your dream then stop doing it. Part of creation comes from getting out of your head.

Last but not least, meditate. Every morning take 5-minutes to be still. To move your energy to your heart. "Energy is everything and everything is energy."-- Jay Olsen

Love Love Love,

Krystal Dey

P.S. Get out of your head and live!

Tag, Who Was I?

I've been thinking about the past and how I have changed. It's interesting to think back to who I was and the things I liked. I was awkward and silly. I made funny videos and liked Aaron Carter. I didn't text and I had no idea what Facebook was.

My friend recently posted a blog called "20 Things, Tag You're it" While answering the questions I thought about how I would have answered them eight years ago. This is a short list of what I like now.

1. Favorite TV show? Friday Night Lights "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!"

2. Song I can't stop listening to is... "And Then You" by Greg Laswell

3. Red or nude lips? Nude

4. Facebook or Twitter? Twitter, it is more fascinating

5. Gold or silver? Silver, my horseshoe necklace is gold, it's growing on me

6. Favorite fashion designer? (or clothing line) Anthropology

7. Any recent travels? I have been back from Namibia Africa for about 2 months. Maine is calling my name.

8. Makeup you can't live without? Lip gloss

9. Favorite childhood TV show? Growing Pains and Arthur

10. Straight, curly or wavy hair? Wavy

11. What were you doing a year ago from now? I was going to school and I was a student coordinator for the service council. I was learning how to break out of comfort zone. I think I did.

12. If you could live in any era, what would it be? The early 1900's. I love the idea that they wore hats! I just want to know what it would be like to kill a chicken with my hands and wear long dresses while baking bread or riding a bike.

13. Where are you from? Redmond, Utah (population 788)

14. Favorite food? Oatmeal, Swedish meatballs, grilled cheese, pancakes, and salsa

15. Makeup or fashion? Makeup, this whole fashion thing is growing on me.

16. Movie you saw most recently? Hocus Pocus

17. Nickname? DD (my middle name is Dey, pronounced Dee)

18. I'm secretly terrified of... Monkey's

19. Heels or flats? Flats

20. Favorite Website? Foodgawker What can I say, I love pretty pictures of food.

Love Love Love,

Krystal Dey

Passionate About Passionate People

I am drawn to people who have passion. Whether it's something they believe or whether it's something they like to do. I just love people who are passionate about something. Last year I met one of the most incredible human beings in the entire world and I feel like she deserves a blog post today because her passions have changed the lives around her.

At first, we were those awkward friends. We would both ask each other about our majors and siblings, you know, the small talk stuff. Today we are those best friends who stay up talking until the morning hours dreaming about the future, we talk about our fears, and we give each other advice.

Today, that very person told me she was leaving for two months to follow one of her passions. I started crying because of the fact that I won't see her for two months makes me really sad, but I cried because I am happy for her, and most of all I am proud of her.

She is one of those friends that changes your life forever! She is so passionate about life and she always stands up for what she believes in. Most of all, she goes after the things she wants in life. She is also one of those friends that hates being bragged about, so I'll wrap this up! But to that girl, you know who you are, I hope you are reading this. I will miss you dearly, please know that I have become a better person because of our friendship. I am proud of you and I love you!

Love Love Love,

Krystal Dey

P.S. Do all things with love!

P.S.S. Thank you!

C47

Today a heap of objects were placed before me. I was told told to pick up the item that best described my summer. Without hesitation, I picked up a C47. I had the most memorable summer of my life and I owe it all to the month I spent in Windhoek, Namibia.

In the film industry we call clothespins (C47's). You may think this is the perfect symbol for my study abroad summer because it was filled with digital media restoration that contained working on a documentary shoot of the 5-year program. However, the C47 reminds me of the clothesline.

One and a half weeks into the trip, on a Sunday afternoon, I shoved a pile of my clothes into the tiny washer in our kitchen. Hours later, I removed my somewhat clean clothes and hung up piece by piece with plastic C47's on the clothesline. I listened to protestors outside of the Polytech shouting their cometojesus beliefs. Before walking back inside the house, I looked up to the sky, it was cloudless and blue. At that moment, it hit me. I was in Africa.

The day before we left I did one last wash. The sky was still blue, the protestors still believed in Jesus, and I knew it was time to leave. I had done everything I wanted to do. Today I sit on my couch in Orem, my dryer is running in the background, the sky is filled with clouds. It just hit me, I am in Utah.