let it snow*

*mega christmas and picture post. soon to come.

my christmas fest.

the time of mittens, long sleeves, hot cocoa and slick roads is upon us.

my mind is somewhat puzzled on whether it enjoys the white coat that blankets the city, or despises the death trap it sets. I enjoy the season, of course, who couldn't.. here are my random quirky thoughts, as a welcome to winter.

Daphne does not enjoy the fact that she doesn't get to go on her daily adventure to school anymore. She apparently is not competent enough to take on the treacherous paths that become slick with the snow fall. try getting four-wheel drive Daphne.

i [love] taking pictures in the snow.

Rosy cheeks are a very nice feature.

Brother Fossum: "deck the halls with bows of holly??"

whatch out.. I am feeling my inner sledding master awaken from hibernation.

I have made an executive decision to

hide away the hot cocoa maker in my room.

along with the mix and mugs.

and keep it.

all for myself.

who wants to crotchet gilly a christmas sweater??

me! me! I do. maybe I'll even add some jingle bells

that would be a nice touch.

There is an angel.. on the angel tree. waiting for me.

Have you ever noticed how snow looks?

it covers up everything gross.

it makes the world look like a movie.

i like it.

{kati} hey, why haven't we ever

gone snowboarding?or skiing?

{dad} because honey... every time

I have been skiing. its cold.

awesome.

dear clay,

I am sorry about your hand.

I am very proud of you for going to the temple.

and helping people when they are stuck in the snow.

and coming to school.

I wish you were here at work.

It has been utterly quiet around here.

you, sir, are my hero.

hygiene diamonds misses you.

please recover nicely.

and get a doctors attention.

love, kati.

whoever came up with red and green are brilliant.

christmas presents are always such a dilemma.

you want to make it thoughtful.. something they

woul like, and not too expensive or cheap looking.

thats a hard combo.

a trip to the mall anyone?

who wants to watch elf?
who wants to go caroling?
who wants to ice skate?
who wants to make a snowman?
how about a snow angel?
who wants to go on a lovely drive at
dusk to watch dancing christmas lights?
who wants to meet under the mistletoe?
who wants to drink hot cocoa with mini marshmallows?
who wants to go catch a reindeer?
who wants to make ginger bread houses, eat cookie dough, then snuggle?

winter

christmas

jingle bells & holly

hot cocoa & snowflakes

service helping & holiday spirit

freezing ness.. cold. cold and oh yeah cold

boots, sweaters, scarves, mittens & earmuffs

soup & carols. rudolph & frosty. sledding & tubing.

giant

huge

griswold

tree.

I am desperately hoping that this

weekend turns out as I hope.

If fate works its magic

then it will be heartwarmingly...

awesome.

okay. So I am excited for christmas. maybe the snow has put me in the mood? so I guess for now, snow, you are welcome. as long as you keep bringing old thoughts of joy & holly.

don't give up hope...

robin.

I will indulge in your final hours in approximately 8.5 hours.

hold on babe.

love kati.

dear black friday shoppers,

you are insane. why do you feel the need to be the earliest of the birds and form an eternal line around kohls at 3:30am? you need your sleep. what is the big advantage of a pair of boots $20 off when you have to wait in line an extra hour? I can tell you. The thrill of the hunt, the feeling of accomplishment when you get the sale before all the other lazy citizens who value their sleep. I thank you for participating in this insane tradition. It would not be the same without you.

love kati, a fellow shopper.

dear those who text me randomly,

You bring me joy. i aspire to be a person who creates a smile on someones face when they see they got a text from me. I greatly appreciate the thought that i have earned through your message.

love kati.

dear uvu boy,

Lets get to know eachother.. yeah. it would be nice if we were friends.

love kati.

dear chelsey,

I miss your presence. come back.

love kati.

dear turkey,

thank you for sacrificing your life for my pleasure. If you had a family back on the farm, I thank them too. thanks momma turkey. But knowing the world today you probably grew up on a breeding farm where you were stuffed with organic preservatives, fattened up and prepared all your life to get eaten in one day. sorry.

love kati.

dear robin,

I thought I was special and would perhaps get a sneak peak in the ending of your story. Turns out I just have to sit through the agonizing suspense. please come quickly. You know, You have taught me so much and made me want to be a better person... and marry a man who shoots bows and arrows. until tomorrow,

love kati.

p.s. it would be nice if archer turned out to be good. just a suggestion.

dear suzie at mi ranchito,

thanks for supplying our party of 18 with delicious mexican food. You handled it well. and gave me delicious strawberry lemonade.

love kati.

dear bandwagon jacob fans,

please stop saying that you want jacobs body. choose one man and stick with him. I am telling you, the entire population of twi-hards would have fought me to the grave, claiming that edward was the ideal man and jacob needed to buzz off. Until Taylor Lautner had to come fulfill the wolf of my dreams. and now guess what has happened? All of civilization decided to flip-flop. I salute all of the loyal Jacob lovers, who were the minority when the book was around. All you bandwagon fans, back off.

love kati.

dear kati,

Stop getting jealous over a fictional character. And find some friends so you don't have to sit at home on a perfectly good friday night. please.

love kati.

giving of thanks.

Thanks...

to the people

-Who sailed on some big ships, landed here, and made peace with the indians. Who made it possible for us americans to skip school, for nothing but a whole day devoted to food. I thank you.

-Who have made me laugh.

- Who sing me country songs, take me to lunch, and get in mud fights with me.

-Who came to the game last night. There were a select few of us student body, so all those who came, i thank you.

-Who are my friends.. without getting my parents monthly payment.

-Who take me to Byu games, teach me how to pok-e battle and how to be a gangster.

-Who have courage. i respect you.

to the things that keep me sane

-photography. you are beginning to become a part of my soul. I like it.

-my planner.

-my family. both immediate and extended. that there is my baby cousin. isn't she a gem? That entire family has the beautiful ocean blue eyes with the perfect spherical head. I guess you could say they got the good genes of the briggs family.

- the hobbies. which include: softball, photography, student council, friends, and now, crotcheting. I am addicted. i find myself staying up until the late hours of the night, staring at the entrancing patterns that the strings create when i weave them together. It is very stress relieving. At times i feel like a grandmother.. But as a result, i have gotten some really cute headbands.

- The book of mormon. which I have almost finished. 2 discs left. Then at last, one of those retreat tickets will be mine.

-fast computers. because right now, mine is moving painfully slow.

thanks. to the day of thanks.

mental stability? trying to keep it.

"calling all people. would you like to buy potatoes? they are big. football size. how about ecomtn water bottles with either a U of U, BYU or PGHS logo? espn subscription? No? how about some $6 pies? softball is fundraising. so, if any of these strike your interest, alert me. please. i will get you taken care of."
sincerely, my facebook status.

Yes. It has come to this. The softball team is trying a new strategy. It may be that we are trying to appeal to every person. Or it may be that we are trying to have such random merchandise to sell that people are so shocked, they buy something. Whatever it may be, I am having a hard time selling all of this random.. stuff. though, i am using most resources possible. I am going insane.

The water bottle is really nice. I am thinking of acquiring one for my own collection.


(shout out:)
congrats, Keegan, on your audition for the winter, school musical: Les Miserables. I yearn for the outcome to be in your favor. Because, this play is definitely one of the favorites. I hope to see you up there mournfully singing about the french revolution. i would enjoy it.


I cannot contain myself. I know it is cliche, But please. I don't care who you are, everyone has a desire for their own Edward Cullen. or... (such as in my case, Jacob Taylor Lautner Black.) whether it is secret or public.

This thursday I am going to go up to Salt Lake, passing cities full of envious girls, making my way to the premiere. practically cheating the system. I will stroll into the theatre hours before others, and watch the long awaited movie. Without the common worry that I am going to fall asleep halfway through. lets just hope it is better than the first.

{school}

biology test

biology analysis

reading

3-minute club

worksheet

study

math test

((attempt to over load

with any homework

we can possibly devise,

to make life miserable.))

my mind, is slowly disintegrating into dust. awesome.

welcome, spontaneity.

Here are my thoughts as they are: spontaneous.

[pictures?] i'm the classic girl. addicted.

These are long exposures. We took them on thursday. Yes, I did take this, not my mom or even sid. me. (with the help of Sidneys aunt, and a tripod. but, hey. I did it.) We are learning many different styles of photography and I am constantly in awe. Thanks, Tonja.

Real men use swords.

the weekend started with this friday, I whispered to myself (yes, to myself. In the halls of the high school even.) "today is going to be a good day." Just moments later I heard the classic group of teenagers chatting about the date. Friday the thirteenth. now I had to try extra hard.

ends up.. I was right.

she is mine. all mine.

i feel the need for a list:

[ thegood.]

1. I love old friends.

2. I love old friends.

3. I love old friends.

4. I scored a 103 in bowling. and got a hippie

turtle tattoo to show for it.

5. sam norton enjoys following me. or, its

the other way around.

6. if we needed a Don Pedro we could just

call on Cade. He still can recite the entire play.

7. dates are the best way to spend your weekend.

8. my hair still looks perfectly straight after

keeping it in a ponytail all day.

[ thedissapointing. ]

1. Robin Hood is still awaiting me.

sorry, Jessie.

2. crepes were in my grasp. only to slip away.

3. my room= pigsty.

4. I am starting to lose hope on the house.

must. never. lose. hope.

5. turns out I really stink at jumping fences.

but I am hoping I never have need of the skill.

google me.

I am going to play a game.
I type in a word to google images.
I will insert the first picture that shows up.
here it goes.


Kati:

(notice: canadian idol. didn't even know they had one.)

Quack:

TMNT:

awesome. bloody raphael.

comics:

don't ask me what this is. i couldn't tell you.

safety:
hmmm. a man on fire. safe.

quotes of the week.

-"I am going to be a sexy stud in high school."

-"i have read over two thousand pages.... in two years."

-"you hydrate my life."

-"no one wanted to fight us."

-"I need to.. squeeze the lemon."

-"I am all about being petty and showing off."

-"I just dislike his, AAh."

-"We brought the house down."

just a few of the great moments of these last few days.

meet: hunger.

No. Life for me just never slows down. I never get a break from the endless responsibility. Though, I like it that way. (As you can see, no sane person who wants a social life would sign up for student council.) But sometimes the river of life eases just a bit, the current never stops.. but it does slow. I like to take advantage of these times to throw in a couple of good books. As I have said before I am an avid reader. I love the adventure of living someone elses dream life. Secretly hoping that one day I will have a fairy tale (or even average) story line.



My latest exploit, probably does not come as a surprise to most. The Hunger Games. The latest sensation around Pleasant Grove Highs campus. I just had to fall into line with everyone else and try out this new novel; see if it was as great as I had heard. I love it. it only came out last fall, only to find it is a teen hit and will soon be made into a movie. I have borrowed it from a friend and I am desperate to get my hands on the second book.



here is a quick summary I have found on line:

The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic America that has been divided into 12 districts and is run by the Capitol. Each year the Capitol holds a survival game called the Hunger Games. Each of the 12 districts must choose a teenage boy and girl to fight to the death - and there can be only one winner.



Of course a summary cannot show the intricate detail in this thrilling tale. But I highly encourage this read for anyone who wants a book to engulf themselves in.

enjoy.

just one of those days.

yes. It is just one of those days.

you catch the last few seconds of every good song on the radio.

you forget your folders at home.

sorry coach.

your brother has to get to school early. therefore sacrificing 15 minutes of preparation time.

outfits do not go as planned.

you finally remember to bring clothing for softball.. soon to find out you leave out your cleats.

grade in spanish, looking on the shaky side.

minimal lunch time: all the goodness of the day is gone.

work. it ruins lives.

the ACT still haunts the back of your mind. though you clearly took it already.

you just don't feel too great.

just one of those days.

But hey. Things will brighten up. I have a night of mini-golfing in my future. :)

buds.

hideous early mornings.

our outfits.


spur of the moment parties

our faces.

girls nights & gambling

oh, efy.

[memories.]

Dear Whit,

Thanks for being my [friend.]

a tasty series.

here it is: my new obsession.

This series is insanely captivating. I read each book in an average of two days. (all three over UEA break. Thus, the week was fabulous.) I am such an avid reader. Once I get started in a book I literally cannot let it go. This was definitely not an exception. When Twilight first came out I vowed never again to pick up a vampire wannabe book. nothing could possibly match it right? right. but... I didn't consider that some could get pretty darn close.

I saw it in the store and even though I had sworn my love to bella and edward.. I had to admit, the back cover sounded promising. So I gave it a try. Blue bloods is an in-depth tale of eternal vampires who take on different physical shells, while their blood is the living element that goes through cycles. As they reach the age of 15 they start into their "sunset years" where they make the change from human to vampire, recovering their past memories from all their past lives. Schyler Van Alen (pronounced skyler.) finds herself to belong to this group of blue bloods. Where before, she just assumed they were the snobby rich people of New York. Ends up that they are all together, immortal, unkillable beings.

Yet, they soon find that that is not quite the case. Aggie Carondolet, a fellow vampire is found dead, drained of all her blood. There is something preying on their kind. While amidst all this trouble there is of course... the classic, twisted evil love plot. That would take far too long to explain. But, Jack Force.. the babe of all babes, is finally paying attention to Schyler. Attention that could ruin them both. For eternity.

Got you yet? ugh it is such a great series and guess what? I have yet to finish it. So even if I wanted to spoil it I couldn't. The fourth and final book just came out two weeks ago. The Van Alen Legacy. I am dying for it. I just ordered it online.. and I am awaiting this Wednesday when I will run home from school. And there it will be....... waiting for me.

isn't it ironic?

Alanis Morrisette says it best:

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just can't take
Who would've thought... it figures.

It's so true! Things always seem to turn out with some ironic point to prove. Here is a list of ironic stories (myself and others encounters.)

Just the other day, I was driving as I was on the phone with a policeman.
as I drove down the street I thought to myself, wow. This is a little strange.
good thing I didn't get pulled over by a policeman while I was talking to one.. confusing?

online pop-ups advertising help getting rid of online pop-ups.
now this one could be genius. Like a classic.. sick of this?

needing to pay someone, to help you pay your taxes.
I have never quite thought about this one.. but it is so true! Why do you pay someone to help you figure out what to pay? That doesn't seem fair and just to me. but what is anymore? The government should hire people to do that. Like tax collectors! from Robin Hood times!!

That Valentine's Day was placed in February, just in case single people who have recovered from the loneliness that Christmas and New Year's Eve induced.
I just got a kick out of this one. Poor people.

starbucks office coffee is disgusting.
you want to work there just for the coffee? think again.

The psychics house down the street burned down.
I don't think she saw that one coming...

there is a fur store. right between a pet shop and a veteranarian.
there is something fishy about this one. I wonder where the vets took spot when he died...

haha I laughed pretty hard at a few of these. Though, I really hate it when ironic things happen to me. Hope you enjoyed them!

dear lizzie.

Dear Lizzie Boutique & Bistro

10953 Alpine Highway

Alpine, Utah.

I have fallen in love with this store. it is the ultimate girl parlor with everything from fashionable fifties wear to trendy headbands and tasty treats. On Saturday my mom and I had a rare few minutes (before a brothers football game) to have some girl time. So, we just had to stop by. while we got ideas for room decor, and craft endeavors we treated ourselves to one of the best lunches I have ever had. Sid tagged along and we split the soup and turkey avacado sub. It was a bite out of heaven, or in the soups case, a slurp. We couldn't have finished it off better than the red velvet cake did. I probably shouldn't have had any because now I am just craving it.

But at the actual store we got so many good ideas for how we could make our own jewelry or cute clothes to look out for. It was quite ridiculously priced for a teenager like me, but when you find that perfect thing, you just gotta have it no matter the cost. Everything was so unique I can't wait to go back! I would reccommend a stop by, next time you are in alpine! You won't regret it!

hey. lets go to homecoming.

My night turned out really nicely. We started out with the most fun day date I have ever been on. We decided to brave the unknown, Utah Lake, and embark on a tubing adventure. There were two tubes going at once. So as we had tube wars, tube jumped and tried to see how many people we could possibly squeeze onto one tube, I had the best time of my life.

Next up, the dance. Cole picked me up and we headed over to Hayden's grandmothers. Where we had a fine dinner prepared by Jake's parents. The dinner was the spitting image of a Tucanos meal, and tasted better. It was delicious. Then we headed out to the dance that I had slaved over the night before. It turned out better then I thought it would. The lights gave it somewhat of a "movie" effect. While the dragon was somewhat hidden in the shadows. (Which is what I wanted. ) I had arranged with my aunt to create a dragon cake. As shown above, it turned out great. It was a hit. Along with the fortune cookies that praised your date, or warned you of falling laterns. The night turned out to be a success!

homecoming= student council's "hell week."

You may have heard this expression used before with football, swimming or soccer. Right now for the student council members, we are experiencing those same feelings but in a very different way. Your fellow peers judge you on your performance, not only the coach. Instead of running from line to line we are hustling from hall to hall or school to wal-mart for our last minute necessities. As many of you may know, it is homecoming week at the high school. A student council members, worst nightmare.
We have gotten through half the week fairly well. Here is an evaluation of our weekly duties:
Homecoming pageant: This event turned out phenominal. The stage decorations looked like they could have been done by a proffessional. I sat out in the audience, and I personally enjoyed it. I don't know about every one else, but I thought it was a success. The skits were entertaining and the winners were adorable everyday high school students.
Homecoming pep rally: now i don' t think this one went quite as well, though it did turn out to be a fun break from class. Watching the football players flirtatiously hug thier mothers was brilliant. As for the competitions.. I think we could have brought a little more 'pep' into our rally. But everything is a learning experience.
Now, today (friday) I am under the gun. I signed up to be a part of the dance committee. As a result I am not planning on going home until close to one o'clock in the morning. Horrid i know. but someone has to do it. I am hoping and praying that I can cross the finish line, with out making a fool out of myself. Wish me luck.

what a weekend.

the game.
pleasant grove vs. hillcrest. It was a slaughter. 48-10. All hail!
we [the student council] also had dinner with hillcrest student council. It was really nice. I enjoy them.

robin.


the long awaited, robin hood season 3 episode one was shown on saturday at 7 sharp. A group of us got together to watch the riveting tale of thieves and outlaws. There is a total new twist and i am thrilled for it to start again. So, from 7-8 of every saturday, is now scheduled.

movie review.

name: 9.

rated: PG-13.

characters: freakish puppets, with human traits.

point/plot: none whatsoever.

This was literally on my top ten strange movie lists. I would not reccomend it, at all. The entire film I kept thinking to myself, "it is going to tie in", "there has got to be a reason they are doing this." I was horribly wrong. It was soo strange. Though, the night was still fun because I enjoyed my company. Here is my summary of the movie:

Puppets who are nine pieces of a scientists soul, are all the humanity left on earth. Due to a machine that turned on us and apparently destroyed everything and everyone. The machine sucks the poor puppets beings, quite grotesquely, out of them through a green orb in its underside. By the end of the fight there are only five left when 9 figures out how to destroy it. 1 sacrifices himself and 9 defeats the machine while saving the... beings of the other five. The beings come out of the orb, float into the air and are "free" THE END.

Strange?? I would say so.

toilet paper.

After the movie I went on my merry way home. I pulled up, and there was toilet paper strewn across my lawn and trees. good one guys. I didn't mind, but decided to leave it until morning to pick up. I guess that a policeman showed up at our door at four o'clock in the morning inquiring about "criminal mischief"? haha i chuckled at that one. When has toilet paper ever hurt anyone? and when has toilet paper had the importance of a knock at the door at four in the morning? My dad thought some family member had died. Bah! I still haven't found out who did it, though, i don't care. Ha, i just got a good laugh then, cleaned it up in the morning.

13 down. 13 to go.

This, my friends, is the legendary Robin of Locksley. The Poor mans Champion, Outlaw of Sherwood Forest... my future husband. Only joking, he is Marion's. They were made for eachother. This is THE Robin hood. Not your ordinary Disney fox or strange man with womens clothing, no. He is legit.

I am not the TV watching type. I would much rather be on the computer, or working on something that actually... accomplishes something. Therefore, I have never stuck with a TV series. True, all except for this one. BBC America has put on a show to remember, a thrilling drama where there is good against evil. Truth and justice against malicious want for power. the characters in this series are phenominal, and the clever storyline fits right in. I am hopelessly obsessed with it. You would be too, after watching just one episode.

That exactly is why I almost cried with joy when I heard the news. SEASON THREE BABY. Starting date: September 12th. Because of my passionate love for Robin and his gang my parents have gotten both seasons for me on DVD for two consecutive Christmases. Now they are coming in handy to prepare myself for the thrills to come. i have just finished the 13 episodes of the first season.. in four days. (I promise.. I do have a life.) now onto season two, and at this pace, i will be ready with plenty of time to spare!

above: THE GANG. outlaws. from left to right. Robin Hood, Much (Robins manservant who served with him in the holy war, so robin granted him freedom.) Little John, Will Scarlet, Allen O'Dale.

just pondering.

though, i know that a home is quite a while in my future, i have been thinking about it alot because my family is considering a possible move. of course we would stay close and i would go to the same school, so i am super excited about it. this has led me to pondering over what my dream house would be. what the key elements are when i am looking for a house of my ow

the outside would look something like this. (i think this house might even be in pleasant grove?? i got it off google.. sorry if it is your house! ha!) i love stone on the outside of a house. really nice.

i would need a really big backyard, because that is what i have grown up with and as a kid i loved having the backyard to go out and play in during the summer. and i know my mom loved it too, because she knew of our whereabouts.

a few other key points would be a basement. (that is my only request to my parents in their quest for a new house.) i want somewhere that i can go with my friends, to not disturb the family. a kitchenette downstairs and a theater room would be ideal. and i would be really picky about the kitchen, the wood has to be a dark stain with silver appliances. and black handles. i want a big living room, where family can gather and watch the game. so far away.. but it is fun to think about!

who comes up with these?

i often wonder how people in the old days used to eat their fast food. i find it so enjoyable to sit and eat food, just for the opportunity that you have to read the packets, wrappers and kids meal bags. how do they even think of this kind of thing? the real question is, do people get paid for it? wouldn't that be the easiest job known to man? "today at work we are... thinking of funny things that hot sauce packets would say if they were living."
how idiotic can you get. a waterbed. cute. and, do people even get fired from that job? how can you? "try me on your burrito. i am hot." oh come on! you can be more creative than that! you are outta here. go try wendys. do people aspire to become one of these people? like you are sitting in a fast food restaurant when suddenly it hits you that you are supposed to be one of the select few that make up sayings to put on your big mac wrappers? i mean come on people.
one of the many reasons, to get good grades in school.

i am sick and tired of being, sick and tired.

what is sickness anyway? i mean.. people call it a bug. a virus. a disease. today i am occupied with the common cold or hay fever. curse columbus. but really. it got me thinking, is sickness really a bug? like a little ant trying to escape out of someone elses body organs and come stampeding through mine? can you imagine strange little green cells floating through my perfectly fine blood stream, grabbing onto everything in its sight. for what reason? just to make you absolutely miserable.

How did being sick even get started? who was the first person to ever be born and then just have some blood cell flip out? transform into some mutant thing that decides to play through your nasal valves and somehow make you want to nap all day long. then it decides that your body is boring and with in twenty four hours it has trasferred onto some poor innocent bystander. it is strange i tell you. i just want this stupid bug to begone. you never value health, until after you've encountered sickness.

The start of something new..

My name is kati. i used to be an avid blogger. but with life getting more and more busy, the time i used to spend writing on my blog has dwindled down into nothing. I have decided (under circumstances including a grade for english :)) to start where i left off and keep record of my junior year!

just to catch you up, at the moment i am super busy with a hard school schedule just getting started, that includes honors english, AP biology and AP us history. i am also on the events committee of the school student council. i have loved every minute being involved with student council so far this year. i personally was involved with planning sophomore day, and am now working on the Homecoming dance which is scheduled for september 19th. i also play on the school's softball team. that keeps me working and in shape!

so there is kati briggs in a nutshell. i am sure you will find out more about me later on this year, as i stay caught up with this blog. though i am going to try to make this blog more of my thoughts and feelings on specific points rather than a story of my life. so like the cheesy high school students of east high sang to us.

this is the start of something new.