tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45201801053812651972012-02-16T07:27:56.864-07:00Embracing beauty, both natural and crafted,through life, cooking, makeup, art, and relationships.Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-63959323718003804682011-12-09T12:14:00.000-07:002011-12-09T12:14:31.158-07:00

I wrote a personal essay in my english class while here in London.  I really enjoyed writing this, and I think I will continue to do so.  Writing a personal essay is a process of learning about myself, and a way to see something from a new perspective.  Enjoy, or take something from it.  I have realized throughout my life that beauty, body image, confidence, and love all tie together into one

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I have been meaning to write this for a while now, and I of course wrote this in my journal the day after Taylor left, but I am going to share with you when I became engaged.  Taylor was coming to London! I was beyond excited.  It had been over a month since I had seen him.  We both knew we wanted to marry each other, from past conversations and experiences, so I was basically ready to be

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Yesterday I was walking through the busy streets of London.  I did not expect to turn and see a little kids bum with his pants down.  His mother was holding his hand and he was peeing on a tree in the middle of the sidewalk.  Seriously? haha when you come to London (and probably a lot of places) beware of pee on the sidewalk.  I have caught a wiff on a number of occasions. Today I went to the

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-35862141753451492472011-10-16T17:48:00.000-06:002011-10-16T17:48:57.098-06:00

This trip was insane.  It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to.  We started out seeing Glastonbury Abbey.  It is a really old and if i remember correctly it started in the 1500's. Isn't it beautiful still? King Arthur's body was found here. This was his burial site. He was removed from this area and taken to a different place by the Queen. I can't get over how beautiful ruins

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-23072415392545299322011-10-15T16:12:00.000-06:002011-10-15T16:12:25.649-06:00

This week we went on a southwest tour and our first stop was the city of Bath.  This city is a place where Jane Austen once lived, and Nicholas Cage also has a home there.  Harrison Ford has been seen on the river enjoying his holiday on a boat.  This city was very peaceful and clean.  The architecture is continually built in the same style to keep the city that way.  Kind of interesting, but I

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-50568696968455389892011-10-04T14:44:00.000-06:002011-10-04T14:44:21.821-06:00

This week we went to a Royal Symphony concert at the Royal Festival hall.  It was actually really nice because it was only an hour and a half (not super long that you fall asleep, but long enough that you actually enjoy it.) and it was a depiction from day to night to night to day.  It was very enjoyable and cool to listen to.  My mind wanders during these things, but I actually enjoy this kind

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Hello Scotland! This is the prettiest place I have ever been to.  We hiked and hiked through so many pretty areas.  I only had a camera during the time we were in Edinbourough (That is not the right spelling). Lesson learned. Take pictures wisely! Our first day was spent hiking up to Arthur's seat! It was an amazing view of what I thought looked like all of Scotland.  The winds were insane though

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-53726212558711119972011-09-21T13:17:00.001-06:002011-09-21T13:19:20.477-06:00

One thing I am baffled by is how good and delicious looking breads, pastries, and dessert of all kinds are! They almost don't look edible.  On my way home from the British Museum (looking at pieces from the Parthenon) we saw this cute cute pastry shop! It is called Patisserie Valerie. I had to get this.  Yum! I love that they package everything so nice with EVERYTHING.  They make me feel so

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This place is seriously the best art store I have ever been in.  It is a cute little store our professor told us about, next to the British Museum, I believe by Bloomsbury street and Tottenham court. It has really cute art bags made with genuine leather and has the store name and when it was established imprinted on them.  My secret wish is to have one, but it is I think 120 pounds? Can you say

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A few things I have learned about London.  Please talk quietly, unless you want everyone to stare at you like you really are an annoying american, because they all know our accent.  Nobody talks on the tube.  Even when it is jam packed, it will be silent.  Always, always, always stand on the right side of the escalator. Unless you want to be told by someone British to move out of the way.  

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Delicious and healthy food on a tight budget is pretty hard to do.  If I could spend a normal amount of money on food, I would be able to create some really good and also some really healthy stuff.  But without money, you have to think.  So here are some dishes I am doing this week that will last me a few weeks.  And guess what?  It was all less than 50 dollars.  Of course, I am making for one,

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-14288004295184160692011-06-12T23:05:00.000-06:002011-06-12T23:05:19.868-06:00

Aloha! I just spent this last week in Hawaii.  It was a great time filled with girls. Here are some pictures to document our trip! This was our view from our hotel.  The ocean was on the other side. Pretty huh? Marietta, Mom, and I hiked diamondhead and this was the view at the top! Breathtaking to say the least. (although it could have been because of the hike up that I had a hard time

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-87547069565069327542011-05-19T20:13:00.000-06:002011-05-19T20:13:40.147-06:00

Delicious and Simple! Just combine chopping with a food processor, blendtec, bullet or by hand. 10 tomatoes, 1 yellow onion med or large, bunch of cilantro, 1 T lime, 1 T Chili powder 1 tsp. Cumin, 5-10 cloves of garlic. Optional: Can of corn, can of black beans, 2 avocados.  

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I was reading in the newspaper today and it has just been raining and raining. Isn't it almost June?  No swimming so far, but I went snow skiing last week! Kind of humorous.  Something to remember even though we are all ready for summer and have been since November.  It sure does make the sunny dies more important.  Every day it has been sunny I have certainly been soaking up the sun and having

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-42657938447129522692010-10-16T14:08:00.000-06:002010-10-16T14:08:16.463-06:00

Life is just flying by right now.  I am down here in Provo, Utah enjoying life.  I am a little bit more busy than I would like to be.  I started a job and I now work in the early monring 430am-8am before my classes.  I am not sure how to juggle my schedule around now.  I am often doing homework when I am out of school, but then I am getting about 3 hours of sleep on average.  I will figure it

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-79284523903054394252010-06-10T23:43:00.000-06:002010-06-10T23:43:47.301-06:00

So far all it has done in this Cache Valley weather is rain.  It is now june 11, 2010 and still raining :D. It better feel like summer soon or I won't stop feeling the fake sun in the tanning beds I can go in for free.  Don't worry I only go once a week!   Me and my sister Anita got dressed up and went to a movie to kick off the summer right! ...Let's just say that's all we could do in this

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-82946956524926342622010-05-21T19:47:00.000-06:002010-05-21T19:47:35.393-06:00

Homemade dinner with Gorgonzola sauce, stuffed mushroom ravioli, and perfect breadsticks.  I might change the recipes a bit just so they all go together more.  Gorgonzola Sauce - I hope this recipe is good! You can use this sauce to put over pasta, ravioli, steak, chicken, and pretty much anything. Ingredients ·         4c heavy cream·         3-4oz. gorgonzola cheese·         3Tbs freshly

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D'mar is so cute! He had a Thomas the train cake, and we spent the rest of the day at the Fun Park.  He loved it! Especially going down the yellow slide, because it is his favorite color!  My brother might not admit it, but he definitely enjoyed the playground too!I couldn't help myself, this playground was so fun! Casey and I went to the BYU luau it was way cool to watch! My sister Sabina came

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This is my friend Nate, it was his Birthday so we hung out with him, Casey and I made an amazing cake! My friend Noa Casey and I We had a lot of fun! Here is the great cake we made!

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-48994186895369169372010-04-02T19:38:00.000-06:002010-04-02T19:38:57.623-06:00

I went on a random trip to California with some of my friends.  It was our last three day weekend and since we don't have a spring break, we made our own and ditched school! This is what we at most of the time: California Burritos. So good! There is nothing like it.We visited the San Diego temple, it was so pretty and peaceful! Happy Valentines to me! This was a great day :D  My friend Quano and

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Here are a few highlights from the New Year and Semester.......          Just searching through sundance resort in the middle of the night! Hot Tubbing is so worth it! In the middle of the winter it is sometimes hard to actually get to the hot tub but once there it is exactly what I need after a long day of school! We went up to the canyon as well and did donuts in the car! This is my

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-870254821301110392009-12-09T23:03:00.000-07:002009-12-09T23:03:31.922-07:00

Ever wanted Winger's amazing sauce recipe! I LOVE love this sauce! I dip popcorn in it, and it is amazing on chicken! All you do is combine two ingredients in a sauce pan and glaze over chicken. 1 C Franks hot sauce 1 C Brown Sugar   Favorite Salad! Cafe Rio Pork salad=Amazing!!!! Here is the recipe... 1. Buy fresh tortillas and cook them yourself 2. Rice:  1/2 bunch of cilantro, 1 can

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This is our temple trip we went on the first weekend of December! We had a lot of fun looking at the lights and watching the joseph smith movie. We also went to Red Robin before! I kept finding all these great spots to take more pictures...some were reluctant and just wanted to get out of the cold, but they will thank me :D These turned out good.This picture is sweet! The temple is behind us,

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-5887673755929171562009-12-06T00:56:00.007-07:002009-12-10T21:12:41.241-07:00

Here are some random things that have happened in the past little while... Roommate outing at Los Hermonos, it was Kelsey's Birthday dinner! Look how cute my nephew Dmar is :D what a great lion, and Anita made it herself! Us on halloween, Caitlin, Janessa, and I! Janessa and I at her Cousins Wedding Reception! Nicole Janessa and Me getting reacquainted at the Cheesecake Factory! I am a

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Well here it is...thanksgiving with the fam! Mostly I used my camera expertise on the faces of the little ones. They are just so cute and animated! It was a fun time for sure.Keedan is so dang cute!Me and my mom right before dinner!He is so happy :DMeredith and Anita having a little too much in the kitchen....Me and MarWe babies love taking baths!Dmar was having a blast taking a bath he wasn't

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-78812605628978553062009-10-05T17:02:00.002-06:002009-10-05T17:13:13.746-06:00

As you all know, i have been in college for a month. A lot has happened! ...I have been busy with school but have been receiving very good grades so far. I will be putting in a lot of studying this week, but all is well! Conference was a blast, I hung out with Marietta and we also went over to the Birchalls and hung out with them!Us Hanging out Before the movie...we were weird after our first BYU

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-53789076419519029262009-09-22T20:56:00.003-06:002009-10-05T17:17:32.929-06:00

My new corner!So far college has been pretty fun! ...although I haven't done anything I wouldnt do in my mother's home. The lastest I have been out is two o clock, which by the way is way good compared to everyone else! ....My room has stayed pretty clean too. I also received some free cutco stuff i earned while working my next two weeks, it was awesome! I definitely have a lot of homework

Camiliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375339783208796422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520180105381265197.post-41495325625786920112009-07-19T23:28:00.009-06:002009-07-20T00:37:51.638-06:00

from my senior photo shoot. To he honest, i had no idea what i was doing or how to pose, but they turned out better than i thought! During these straight serious faces, I thought i looked like an idiot!Thought i would add a few pictures from my Senior Photos. This was done in April, but im sure many people haven't seen them yet. So here they are!

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