Ok I wouldn't say I LOVE Youtube but it's a pretty great thing. I've watched interesting videos, inspiring videos, tutorials, but most importantly, I have watched videos that have brought me to tears of laughter.
One thing I miss about college is that seemed to be the place that I was kept most up-to-date with Youtube videos. It was like one day someone would find a fun video and the next day the entire dorm was laughing about it, talking about it and quoting it.
Well below I have posted some (but not limited to) of my favorite YouTube Videos. Enjoy!
MALK
My Push-up Bra Will Help Me Get My Man Back
Miracle Speech (This kid rocks and I send a link to this video anytime I send someone a "pep talk" email)
At my last job there was this paralegal who was so knowledgable that everyone went to her with questions, even the attorneys. I was lucky enough to be on her team but I got to see how often she was interrupted; to the point she would go days without getting work done. One day I asked her if she would like me to put a threatening "Do Not Disturb" sign on her door. She laugh but declined. Even though my offer was somewhat a joke, by the time I got back to my desk I had several funny/stupid (you decide) variations of "Do Not Disturb" running through my head. So I typed them all up and emailed them to the paralegal if she ever changed her mind and needed to use one. I have listed these "Do Not Disturbs" below, so if you are ever in need of something to this effect, feel free to use them.
Please do not disturb.
Trust me… unless you are on fire, come back later.
Beware of Rabid Dog: Do Not Enter
Sick with the Flu: Enter at your own health’s risk
I have licked the door knob… are you sure you want to open the door?
Hot Flashes Going On… it’s not pretty in here
Trying to Finish a Big DIABOLICAL Project; Pandemonium Everywhere: Come Back Later
Out to Lunch: Be Back… I'm not going to say when
You have reached (insert your name here)’s door at place of work. I am in the office today, but currently unavailable. Please leave a message and I will contact you when possible. If you would like to speak to someone immediately, please press “0” for the operator. Thank you and have a nice day.
Today I got a text from a friend saying that a friend of hers from out of state has been living in Utah for a month and is convinced that Utah does not have a single good place to eat. "WHAT?!" was my reply added with, "Is she living under a rock?!"
Immediately I stated to formulate a text FULL of great eating places for downtown Salt Lake City alone. My brother was with me and he had many places to add to the list as well and he even made the comment that he could make a great list even just for Provo (not that we're going to make anyone go to Provo who doesn't have to go there) but I agreed with the point he was trying to make.
These were our suggestions, but not limited to, for Salt Lake City:
Settabellos
260 South 200 West
This is my most favorite pizza place! Authentic italian pizza made in imported italian ovens made with real delicous cheeses. My favorite pizzas are the Margarita and the Settabello; but you really can't go wrong with any of them. Attached to Settabellos is a gelato shop owned by the cutest italian man and if he is serving the gelato it's fun to always ask him what his favorite flavors are and he gets really excited that you would ask and will give you samples of flavors he's experimenting with.
Sawadee
754 East South Temple
My favorite Thai restaurant. My favorite dishes are the stir fried plates or the yellow curry peanut chicken.
Caffe Molise
50 West 100 South I haven't actually eaten here but I have a friend at work that this is always her first suggestion to people asking for a great place to eat. I also sent my boss here once for a business lunch and he liked it so much that it became one of his regular requests for business lunches (and that had never happened before).
Gourmandise: The Bakery
250 South 300 East A quaint place for pastries at the end of a date, girls night out or a sinful dessert craving. They also serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner if you are needing a little more.
Faustina
454 East 300 South Modern upscale restaurant but I felt like the lunch menu was reasonably priced.
Biaggis
194 South 400 East (very southeast corner of The Gateway Mall) I love the butternut squash pasta and margarita pizza here!
Bambara
202 South Main Street This place is more upscale but I would recommend it for business lunches or a romantic dinner.
Barbacoa
280 South Main Street
I had the cheapest and MOST delicious tacos here AND I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TO PAY EXTRA FOR GUACAMOLE!
RedRock
254 South 200 West This place has a great casual atmosphere and some of the best sweet potato fries I have ever had.
Red Iguana
736 West North Temple Has won awards for the best local mexican restaurant in Utah.
Bruges Wallfes and Frites
336 West 300 South (Broadway) Belgian waffles with delicious sugar pellets inside that caramelize when cooked. Great for a dessert or snack!
Pie Hole
344 South State Street Very hole-in-the wall but great thin crust Pizza and on Mondays you can get 2 slices and a drink for $5.
I recently decided to quit my job... well, scratch that. I decided to quit my job back in September, verbalized it in November and had my last day at work last week.
This is probably the most irresponsible thing I have ever done. But, to quote a friend of mine at church yesterday, "YOLO!"
I'm actually really excited about my unemployment though. I have a list of things I would love to do and to get done. Deep clean my room; keep only the things I NEED or truly love, finish my dance t-shirt quilt, finish my scrapbook through high school, read lots of books, fill photo albums from high school to present, go to the gym, take some institute classes, practice my violin lots, maybe take a spanish class and then, of course TRAVEL.
After all of that I need to decide what to actually do with my life. I quit with the plan to take a break but then to start a new chapter; the thing is I need to decide what that chapter will be: Grad School, Move Back East, Mission, Job, DC Internship, Humanitarian Trips... the world is my oyster!
I'm sure once I finish my long to- do list, and other things I want to do, that I will have some down-time... well... below my good FRIEND Joey has a great lesson on unemployment.
