just a sad post before i decide to be happy

WHOA. Here's the deal folks. Boys are DUMB. And I hate them...a lot. But I don't. And that's why I'm so upset these days. Someday I'll be glad that I have a bunch of guy friends that are my best friends, but today I'm not. Because today I'm emotionally attached...but left in the dust. It's really not a big deal. And it's totally fine! I'm just upset that I'm upset.
So sometimes I go to Malawi's with my family last night for dinner. And on the way home I see something that makes me sad. And I sit on the couch and watch Pride and Prejudice and cry a little. And go to bed and have nightmares and wake up late. And then I have to go to work and that requires me to be happy and then I have to go to rehearsal where I can't be grumpy. And sometimes I hate my life and can't wait for school to start so I can actually be involved in things that I love again. And I can actually learn things so maybe I won't feel so stupid anymore.
But I'm freaking out because my life is somehow coming to an end just because I'm graduating and I don't know if I should be a teacher or a beautician and I don't know what college to go to and I don't want to take the ACT and I hate Financial Lit.

Someone bring me cookies.

WHEW! Now I can be happy! This is going to be the best day EVER!!! Do you know why????? Because of thiiiiis:

Only 3 more days until my KERI comes home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Praise the Lord :)

Also, enjoy this song. Ignore the fact that it's from Dance Moms..and just listen to the song:)

Be Happy For Me:)

When I Look at You.

The Scarlet Pimpernel - The Musical.

Best musical EVER. 

I've killed 2 ladybugs in 2 days..

Yesterday I was at work.
I was washing the windows and observed a bug on the window. I assumed it was on the outside...but realized I was wrong when I swiped my squeegee over it. It was a ladybug. And despite my efforts to set it free, it died.
Today I was driving to work.
A ladybug was sitting on my windshield. My first reaction was to turn on the windshield wipers. I don't think I'll be seeing that ladybug anytime soon..
I am a horrible person.
BUT I've decided there is only one reason why these ladybugs are following me everywhere.

Once upon a time I was in Disneyland. I lost my favorite pair of earrings on one of the rides. My BFF Andrew decided he would be cool and buy me a new pair. This new pair happened to look like ladybugs and I happened to wear them yesterday. Coincidence??? I THINK NOT!! They think I'm their queen bee. Obviously. 

Unfortunately I just keep killing them. Shoooot.

I hope she doesn't mind! :)

There is this most adorable girl named Emily..who is not me.
She was in my P.E. class with Haily Leavitt and I this last year and I just think she is the coolest EVER. So sometimes on summer days when I don't want to go to work, I stalk her blog. I'm just a little creepy. It's fine. BUT I found this lovely post and I wanted to post it. READ HERE
Modesty is something that I am very passionate about.
I went to Savers the other day looking for a pair of shorts. All I wanted was a pair that was shorter than all my other pairs. I didn't want them to be booty shorts (heaven knows I don't have the legs to pull those off) but I didn't want them to be knee length. I wanted to push my standards as far as I could. To "be modest" without really being modest. And I found the PERFECT pair! They fit perfectly, where the perfect short shorts for me! And then I looked in the mirror and a little voice said to me Seriously? You know better.
So I sent a picture to my mom.

Me: I need to know what you think about the shirt..and if the shorts are too short.
Mom: They're a little on the short side. If you need to ask, they're probably too short.

THAT was the line I needed to hear. IF YOU NEED TO ASK, IT'S PROBABLY TOO SHORT.
My mind was made. Why did I want to be immodest? Because it was so dang cute! But that's not a good excuse. Which is why I loved Emily's post because she found ways to still be modest and cute.
Don't fool yourself, don't make excuses. You have no idea how modesty influences other people, especially men.
So lets all be modest okay?

My name is Emily Erdmann, and I'm okay.
I really kind of hate when I read people's blogs and they're ususally pretty funny or sarcastic, and then they kind of just go all spiritual or tender and you just kind of feel awkward. I mean, not that being spiritual or tender is a bad thing, but we all know the feeling, right?
So...how do I say I HAVE A TESTIMONY!!! without making all my readers (all 8 of them) feel awkard?
BUT
Here's the deal. This blog is for ME! Not for you:) So please, feel free to skip this post while I reflect on the more spiritual side of my life.
I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. That doesn't make me perfect, and that doesn't make me better than you, but it sure makes me feel a lot better sometimes. I am safe. I am loved. And I'm going to be okay!!!
So...um. Yeah. I'm awkward. But I don't care. Because I have a testimony. And that rocks my life right now.

Usually I hate Vocal Point. But this one is pretty prime. Definitely worth listening to.

Church is true.

Famililes are FOREVER.

Forth of July

I had to work.
At the Freedom Festival.
From 4-Midnight.
With my new best friend.
We almost died. But it was a blast.
"If you like my dress, you'll LOVE my pies." Yeah. We almost killed the lady in the booth next to us.
The end.

Debatable?

So here's my deal. People always say, "Don't text on dates." Clearly that is an obvious rule.
But are you allowed to say, "Don't text while hanging out with firends?"
So texting is rude, but...isn't reading kind of rude too?
Okay. None of this makes sense, but bear with me. I know this kid who whenever they have to wait for something (long bus rides, wait for a movie, etc.) they bring a book. Which is totally fine, right? Because it is always so nice to have something to fill your time. That is, if nothing else is going on. In my opinion, it is NOT okay to just plop down in the middle of a social experience and absorb yourself in your book. And maybe it is, but when people want to talk to you and have to literally pull  your nose out of your book so they can even just say hello, that's where I draw the line.
But then I have this problem. Because some people text when they're with friends and it's totally fine with me? So what's the difference? Should I still be having an issue?
The answer is yes. Because if you text someone while nothing is going on, or there is spare time, that's fine. Just like with a book. You can pull it out if there is nothing else exciting happening. BUT if you have your full attention glued to a screen or a page, you have a problem. Seriously.
BE WITH THE PEOPLE YOU ARE WITH.
I don't care if you'd rather text or read or check your facebook or snog in the corner. But just be with the people you are with.
Clearly some people drive me up the wall.
Peace.