Grandmother.

This is Grandma Hofheins. She is the greatest woman I know, aside from my mother. I have had the opportunity to work for my grandma and therefore see her often. I admire so many things about this woman but there are two things that really stand out. She has an unwavering testimony and loves to share it often, which strengthens me; and she has built her life around service. My grandfather, who has now passed on was very ill the last years of my life; my grandma took care of him with unconditional love and support. Even though she is the ripe age of 87, and she is usually in a lot of pain, she teaches piano to many of the kids in her ward and the best part is that she teaches for no cost but their improvement. She always has a big smile on her face and she genuinely loves life. She is a magnificent example to me, and all those who come in contact with her. She is definitely one of my favorites, and I love her lots.

I'm alive.

It is true. I am alive. I know I have said this so many times, but I am positive that I am the worst blogger the face of the earth. Anyway, this is what has been happening in my life since I last blogged:

• I am now working at Seagull Book so if you need a cheesy Mormon romance novel, look no further. 
• I went on a few trips with friends and it was such a fun time.
• There is this boy...and...
• I was asked to join an Art History podcast with some awesome awesome people. It's been great. I'll post a link to the blog.
• I've been playing soccer again lately, and I love it. 
• I've been hiking lately, and it's been oh so great.
• That about sums it up.

Well, I can't promise that I will be posting anytime soon because I'm just so unpredictable, but it's more fun that way right? 

Talk to ya'll real soon.

Link to the Arts and Facts blog: http://artsandfacts.blogspot.com/

Yes I'm a big nerd. And yes I'm perfectly okay with it.

Killer

I love this, for obvious reasons. Mainly because it is just plain AWESOME.

The holidays

I like them. They are grand. Thanksgiving was a success this year. It's always nice to be with family and friends that you love and care about. Next up, Christmas. I love love love Christmas. Mostly I love why we celebrate it. I love my savior, I love what he did for me. I know that he knows me personally, and that he loves me, that is such a comforting thought. I am happy that we get to celebrate his birth, and his life. I am happy that I get to be with family, they are my best friends. They are wonderful. All in all, I just love the holidays. Here is what I have of my Christmas playlist.

 Jo's Christmas Playlist
One) Good king Wenceslas-Relient K
Two) Angels from the Realms of Glory-Sissel
Three) Mistletoe-Justin Bieber (don't judge)
Four) Merry Christmas Darling-Karen Carpenter
Five) Silent Night-Micheal Buble (his voice melts me)
Six) Christmas Time is Here Again- The Beatles
Seven) Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas-Coldplay
Eight) Fairy tale of New York- The Pogues
Nine) The Christmas Song-Nat King Cole

So good.

Attention.

While "writing" my paper for History, I:

1. Go on Pinterest for what I say will be 2 minutes....15 minutes later I'm mad at my self.
2. Go on facebook to make sure I didn't miss an upcoming event. See a funny video on my feed. Watch. Then watch 5 others.
3. Eat.
4. Do anything but write my paper.
5. Stare at the screen.
6. Blog. Hence what I'm doing now...

Well, I really do need to write. Curse you school. Oh, really quick news. I had an interview at Joann's Fabric today. It went really well. We'll see if I get it, and if I do, we'll see if I accept it. I'm wavering a bit.

Just for laughs. I love it, and them.

Whoop whoop.

Have I ever told you that I love the rain and snow more than anything? You know how some people get seasonal depression in the winter? Not I. I relish in the winter. Being cold is one of my favorite things. Well, I mean, being cold so that I can put on a nice sweater, pea coat, mittens, and boots, and drink a nice cup of cider or cocoa. Yes. I love this day. It's swell, just swell. Off to take my test. Wish me luck, I've a lot to live up to. Oh, also, I've decided that if I get another 100% on this test, I will reward myself with something nice. I think I will get some nice, tall, brown boots, with buckles.

 Like maybe these?

Or these? 

Break.

I'm going to have to take a short break I think...school is killing me. Not literally...but I have about a million deadlines. Sooo. Wish me luck? Thanks.