Silly Willy ;)

This is something I've been meaning to talk about for basically forever. And by that, I mean for about two weeks.

Nicknames.

I love nicknames. I give most people I meet a nickname. It's what I do. And some people are baffled by it, or confused, and so I shall now share my thoughts with you.

Nicknames are a sign of affection(unless you call some a poop face regularly because you hate them. That's a different story tho). When someone calls you a pet name, it's because they care about you. It's true.

I was recently dubbed "Ella" by a friend. Get those confused looks off your faces. "Ella" is short for "Nutella". It makes sense, and it's cute. Every time he calls me Ella, I feel happy and fuzzy because I know he cares.

My sister is named Rachel. I call her Rachey. Same thing. These nicknames are signs of affection. I love nicknames. A whole lot. 

Everyone in my phone(most everyone) has a nickname. Even tho I don't actually call them that, "Oh hey there, Platonic boom blast"(I just made that up...no one in my phone is named that...), it's because I care and because they're pretty great people and stuff. Here are some examples: (These are all taken straight from my phone book)

Alfredo Sauce

Appealing Attire

Boss

Brad Pitt Effect

Dill Pickle

Double D

Dream Disturber

Flipping Poop Woman

Future Roomie <3

Husband

Isssss Mario!!

Lizard

Major Homo

Monkey

Mop Head

Mrs. Captain America

Mucho Sexy Singer

My Spicy Friend

Sandwich Maker

Sariahhomeskilletwicekwispietweet

Sexy Banana Female Companion

She Works Out

Soulmate :)

Sparta

Tattoo Arms

Thejerkfacechocolatemonkeybutt

The Redneck

All of the above people are people that I care about. Like, for reals. And if I don't CARE about them, I definitely don't hate them. I could probably tell you who they all were. In fact, I will.

Out of order. None of these people actually correspond with the person in that order up there. ^^

Casey    

Helen      

Dallin   

Tori    

Julia      

Austin     

Dan       

Dillon      

Alex       

Alyssa    

Ashley    

Diego     

Abi    

Rebekah     

Brooke 

Levi      

Sariah   

Georgi    

Lizzie     

Allister     

Jess       

Jacob     

Layne     

Nainoa   

Kylar      

Anela      

Ian      

See? I care, or have cared, about all these people.

Nicknames. They are a wonderful part of life. I love them. I love calling people shortened versions of their names(except Helen. Hell isn't a good nickname), or a cute nickname that just the two of us know. It makes them special. It makes our relationship special.

I love nicknames. So next time I call you Mental Terrorist, or Fat Lard, or Pregnant Woman (I dunno. I'm just throwin ideas out), don't be offended. Smile a little and call me something equally unique/strange. And I promise our friendship will be better. ;)

BONUS:

In the comments, if I named you, try guessing what your nickname is. And even if you know what your nickname is...guess anyway. Comments make me feel happy.

AND if you're feeling truly daring, guess other people. 

Expecto Patronum!

Hi all.

Holy crap, it's been a long day. I took a MUCH needed nap this morning. And I learned almost nothing in class today(don't tell Mr. Rees...) because I was so exhausted. This afternoon was somewhat more productive tho...thank goodness.

And then I took pictures. And I love taking pictures, in case NONE of you had gathered that in the past year and half that we've been acquainted(or longer. That's just how long this baby's been up).I did couple pictures for one of my close friends and her boyfriend. And they are A-Dor-A-Ble. I do not say this lightly. As I was going through the pictures when I got home, I just kept giggling. They're so cute.

Anyway, right before we left, we got this picture. He is holding an actual wand, not a stick, okay? It was getting real dark and we weren't planning on taking these pictures, but I saw my wand in my purse and I insisted, mostly because this tree looks like the Whomping Willow(if you don't know what that is, go die). They were so enthusiastic. I love this one. So, enjoy.

In the next few days, I'll have the rest of their pictures up on my photography blog. You should check them out. Cuz they're freaking adorable.

Now. As you're aware, it's THURSDAY. Allow me to go get my awkward notes from the past few days.

I have returned.

Awkward:

So, I have this app on my iPod that alters your voice to make it sound funny. And we sometimes like to plug it into my stereo, say obnoxious things, and blast it. Yesterday, Autumn had made farting noises into it, and it was on a deep voice setting. We pull up to the gate JUST as it starts playing. LOUDLY. And the guy in the lane next to us had his window down. And he gave us a really funny look. As it sounds like we're farting our butts off.

I made these wands(As you can see from the picture). And I was driving around in my car, and i was pretending to pick my nose with one(don't ask), and I went over a bump and almost jabbed it up my nose. My siblings couldn't stop laughing.

For mutual, we took sobriety tests for fun. And I failed.

Awkward quotes:

*at a church dance*
Guy: I'm just gonna tell you something now.
Me: Okay...
Guy: I hate it when girls stop texting me for no reason at all.
Me: Okay...*thinking "what the crap?!"*
Guy: That girl over there *points* she did that. And I hate her.

Awesome:

I MADE WANDS. WHAT NOW, PUNKS?!?

I put at least 5 people under the Impurius curse. What now.

I took a nap. That's pretty awesome.

I skyped with Beka, Helen, and Diego. At the same time. And we exchanged dreams. And it made my day.

Awesome quotes:

Seminary teacher: Aurora, if you were on a game show, who would you have introduce you?
Me: *instantly* Josh Hutcherson. Bam.
seminary teacher: Okay, Adam, who would you choose?
Adam: I'd choose God.
Me: ...now I feel great...
Jodie: They're sorta the same.
(I realize that is somewhat sacrilegious. So, sue me. It was funny.)

Jodi: *points wand at me* Crucio!
Me: *points wand at her* Stupefy!
Christian: *hits Jodi over the head with a hymn book* Cuncussion-o!

Me: *points wand* Stupefy!
Jodi: That doesn't really work...I can't get much stupider.



Okay. I'm exhausted, and I'm going to bed now.