lish the life of me

cowgirls don't cry...

2012-01-05T16:02:00.000-08:00

but apparently,

interior designers pass out.

IN MY DEFENSE...

Let me tell you that over the past 3 years, I have taken at least 3 different friends to the

Emergency Room and I have been perfectly fine.

{the story}

So early Thursday morning I got a phone call from one of my friends telling me that my dear roommate Karah, had gotten in an accident at work. She had been training a horse and something had gone wrong, and the horse had fallen on Karah. He told me he'd pick me up in 5 minutes because we needed to meet the ambulance at the hospital.

We get to the hospital, and the EMT's wheel Karah in.

As usual she's her happy, humble self.

She was SO polite.

She kept saying thank you. Yes ma'am, no sir, despite her circumstances.

They get her all set up on the bed, give her some meds,

take down her information, and then let us in to sit with her.

Karah starts explaining the series of events that had lead to the ambulance ride.

As I listened, I couldn't believe it.

I just kept thinking,

"Good gosh this girl is tough..."

At this point, I was perfectly fine, in fact, I felt fantastic.

Little did I know what was about to happen...

As she goes on with the story, the nurse comes in and takes the blanket off Karah's leg.

And that's when I saw it..

it was nothing like I had expected.

Let me repeat: NOTHING LIKE I HAD EXPECTED.

I didn't even know a leg could look like that.

(I won't go into great detail, or let things get too graphic,

due to the fact that I don't want this blog post resulting in an injury...)

And then

my hands started getting super clammy,

my heart started racing,

my vision started blurring into glitter,

I turn to my friend Megan and said

"Dude, I feel so weird, I better get out of here."

As I go to stand up,

the nurse screams at me,

"GIRL, SIT RIGHT BACK DOWN. YOU'RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!

YOU ARE BRIGHT WHITE."

Next thing I know, I'm in a chair with my legs propped up.

Drinking water.

Karah looks at me.

"LISH ARE YOU ALRIGHT?"

(Talk about embarassing.

I felt like a complete idiot.)

That awkward moment

when you go to visit your critically injured friend in the hospital,

and yet you're the one that passes out.

Not cool.

But I'm glad to report that after

a quick surgery,

one night in the hospital,

and a week later...

Karah is making a great recovery.

I have not even heard her complain once.

She broke her leg in two places, dislocated her ankle, and tore some ligaments.

In a couple of weeks, she'll be back to her self.

And the thing is,

I guarantee she will jump right back on that horse.

You go girl!

Cheers to better days and happy healing!

NOTE TO EVERYONE READING THIS: Unless I am your last resort...maybe don't call me if you ever need me to pick you up from the Emergency Room!

hallelujah

2011-12-14T13:06:00.000-08:00

hallelujah

and praise the heavens.

my very last fall semester is officially over.

and i am overjoyed.

(to say the least).

I still have two finals to take, but my project is out of the way.

All semester we have been working on our Senior Capstone project,

which is designing a 22 floor W Hotel.

Floor plans, perspectives, materials, and all the fixings.

It's been quite the task!

If you haven't ever heard of The W Hotels, click here.

They are incredibly classy.

Each hotel is branded specifically based on the city it is built in.

(It's on my bucket list to stay at one someday.

When and Where have yet to be determined, but it will happen.)

Our project is based in Salt Lake City. So we had to pull all of our inspiration directly from SLC.

I took my concept quite literally and based my concept on the actual Great Salt Lake. I did tons of research on the formation of salt and how it forms in pools and layers that are created.

Kind of neat.

Here's a bit of the process...

Concept/ Inspiration Board
Two images are actual photos of the lake in it's frozen stages.
My color scheme and concept of layers and depth are based of these two photos.
(P.S. I can't get this image to rotate, I apologize.)

Line drawing of corridor.

3D View of Corridor in it's beginning stages.

Bird's Eye View of Guest Suite.

Here's a poster I presented last Thursday to 6 visiting designers. This is my board for my Lobby, Reception Desk, and Grand Staircase. It still has a few kinks that need worked out, but by the end of next semester this project will be COMPLETED. I will also have all of my computer rendering images done, for now, I have just hand drafted the majority of them.

This studio class has taken a HUGE amount of my time.

But another class I enjoyed taking this semester was a drawing class I took for my art elective.

It totally got me out of my comfort zone.

I started working with charcoal, which I have never ever used. And I'm not going to lie, it is quite difficult. Here are some of the projects I did for that class.

3D Perspective of boxes.

Portrait of a fellow student.

This was suppose to look like the New York Skyline, and it doesn't.
Epic fail.

It's been a fun semester, but stressful.

Glad it's over.

Lastly,

couldn't end this post without this picture.

Gosh, I love my job!

Another productive night at work! I had way too much fun riding around the store with the clothing manager's daughter, and amongst all the fun, we ended up selling a few of the scooters. I'd consider it a successful night!

yum.

2011-12-05T00:12:00.000-08:00

~~I COOK ALL THE TIME.~~

Hypothetically speaking..

(Hahahahahaha.)

ok, who are we kidding?

I haven't cooked in ages...

between school and work, I usually roll in a little too late to cook;

so it's either cereal or who knows what for dinner.

AND

usually it's this huge joke to my family about me cooking....

But Mother, you'd be proud!

I cooked today.

I was doing some pinning on Pinterest and found this lovely site.

Honestly.

SO STINKING DELICIOUS.

Excuse me while I go finish another slice.

Try it, I dare you!

(P.S. Who would have thought Cilantro was so dang good on pizza?)

today.

2011-11-28T13:09:00.000-08:00

Today,

I'm thinking of this lady.

It's been 14 years... (Go to Link).

pretty darn blessed & grateful

2011-11-23T02:46:00.000-08:00

So.....

here I am, it's currently 3:05 a.m. and I cannot sleep, because I will admit that I am a little giddy about the fact that I do not have school OR work tomorrow AND I get to see my family in just a matter of hours.

I'd be a pretty rude person if I didn't take a few minutes to do what ya'll have been doing all month, expressing gratitude. I've enjoyed seeing everyone's posts & statuses about what they are grateful for. I've been doing some deep reflecting this month and seriously, I am a pretty blessed girl and I have SO many things to be grateful for.

First off, this crew.

My home team, my support system, my main squeeze, my family.

Seriously, I am so incredibly blessed to have such a great family. It's so crazy how old we are all getting. It amazes me that the older I get, the more and more I appreciate each and every one of these guys. I look up to them, not only literally, because although I may be the oldest, all my siblings are now taller than me, but I also look up to them for their dedication, attitudes, and love they show towards me and my family.

My siblings and I have been blessed with two dedicated, strong-willed, hard working, persevering, hilarious, loving, outgoing, parents. I wouldn't trade them for the world.

My Extended Family.

Between my dad's side and my mom's side, we are spread out pretty much everywhere along the west, and although I don't get to see them very often, I enjoy seeing how each and everyone of them are progressing. I am thankful for technology that keeps me in touch with them. I am grateful for their examples and the lessons they have taught me and the memories I have made with them.

Opportunities.

This year I have been blessed with so many opportunities. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Each opportunity we are given, gives us experience, that in the end, prepares us for the next one.

Employment.

Two summers ago, I stumbled upon this lovely little part time job at DownEast Home, with intentions of quitting at the end of the Summer, not thinking I would actually stay, but I am so glad I did. I LOVE MY JOB. Some days, I might drag my feet, and think of a million other things I'd rather be doing, but honestly this job has probably one of the best things for me. I work with some of the most amazing people, my home crew and the clothing girls, a lot of them feel almost like family because we spend so much time together. It's a blast, even if they can't say my name right and refuse to call me by my real one, or hack my facebook statuses, or hide behind furniture, waiting to scare the crap out of me. I love each and every one of them!

Education.

1.25 Semesters left to go! Can you believe it? It's crazy! The last 4 years have been quite the adventure. It's been a roller coaster, from project to project, but I must say, I've learned something from each and every class I've taken, formed a friendship with each and every one of my talented professors, and gained better respect for myself and my abilities throughout each semester. I know without a doubt that Utah State University is exactly where I was suppose get my schooling, in the very city of Logan, Utah, surrounded by the exact people I needed to be influenced by, at this very time in my life.

Now, what the heck am I going to do in April when I graduate?

[Haha, if one more person asks me this question, I might give them a high-five... in the face.. with a chair. Just kidding, but seriously!]

Friends.

Wooooooweeeee! Seriously, friends, new and old, I HAVE THE VERY BEST! I wouldn't trade any of them for anything. Each one of them has entered my life at the exact time I have needed them and have remained to be the very people I need them to be. I have so many friends I never thought I would be so close to, but I am so grateful for them.

Burley.

Yep, I really just wrote that. Never EVER, would I ever think that I would write that as one of the MAIN HUGE MAJOR things I am thankful for, but really, I have fallen completely in love with Burley. It's crazy. I miss that place so much and have found myself driving their more often than I ever have. I don't regret growing up there one bit, it's seriously one of the best places on earth, and the people, no one can compare to! :)

[I keep joking to my mom that I'm moving back after I graduate.... I hear the interior design industry is really "thriving" there ;)]

The Gospel.

After my summer in NYC, words cannot express to you how my love for the gospel has grown. The gospel has always been a huge part of my life, but I had never realized this until I was out on my own, where so many people do not share the same beliefs as mine. It caused me to stand on my own two feet, stand up for what I believe in, and really find out that the things we are taught, we are taught for a reason and for OUR benefit. The simple teachings of the gospel make our lives less complicated and filled with abundant blessings that bring us true happiness.

I've learned to be grateful for the little things. Simple Everyday Pleasures. My Drive to School. Phone calls. Responsibilities. Service. Good roomates. A functioning vehicle. Yummy meals. Unanswered prayers. Warm weather, cold weather, rainy days, and sunshine. Trying new things. Meeting new people. My student ward. Little kids.

My list could go on and on..

but I'll leave it at that.

Happy Thanksgiving!

have you seen my brain?

2011-09-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

missing:

my brain

seriously. i could go on and on.

story after story.

telling you the many occasions this week, where i have wanted to crawl under a bench and hide.

because

i think my brain is missing.

[the icing on the cake]

so wednesday on my way home from class i decided i was definitely in need of a diet coke. so i pull up to wendy's and order one.

as i pull up to the second window and the employee tells me my total, i suddenly realize that my wallet is in my backpack.. which inevitably is located in my trunk.

crap!

i go to open my door and realize that oh dear.. my door is too close to the drive up window to exit the vehicle.

i look at the employee.

"just a second!"

(ya right now you're thinking, ok lisha seriously? don't worry, i was thinking the same..)

i then proceed to put my car into park.

hop my front seat, then

hop my backseat.

grab my wallet out of my backpack.

hop the backseat.

hop the front seat.

by this point in time, 3 wendy's employees had huddled around the drive thru window and were LAUGHING THEIR HEADS OFF.

i hand them my debit card, take my coke, and zoom off.

so embarassing.

i think i will blame my brain and the lack there of, on this lovely little routine i am trying to get use to.. its called school.

and unfortunately, it's kicking my behind.

2 semesters. i can do this.

when did i grow up?

2011-08-30T10:19:00.000-07:00

it's honest to gosh, crazy to me that i am already entering my last year of college.

i feel old to say the least.

especially, since my little sister is now at UVU.

i swear just the other day we were driving to highschool together.

so weird.

i started my fall semester yesterday. it was a struggle. i only had one class,

but still...

I CANT BELIEVE SUMMER IS GONE.

today.

tuesday & thursdays.

are jam packed.

but they will be so fun.

two studio classes and two art classes.

my new apartment is SO NICE & ROOMY.

my roomates are hilarious and so sweet.

my new ward is great.

it's great being back at downeast.

i'm excited to see what fall brings. :)

new blog

2011-06-02T22:49:00.001-07:00

for the summer i will be blogging at..

www.bigcitysummer.blogspot.com

see you there :)

downeast friends and family event

2011-05-13T13:09:00.000-07:00

hey ya'll

this weekend is our friends & family weekend at any downeast location. go to this link and print out the coupon for an exclusive 20% off your entire purchase.

http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/email/friends&family_email.htm

enjoy. :)

visiting designer :)

2011-04-28T17:51:00.000-07:00

so..

for the past month and a half, the junior studio has been working on a collaboritve project with an interior designer from new york, ghislene vinas. SUCH A NEAT LADY. yesterday, usu flew her out to spend a few days with us. such an incredible lady! born in the netherlands, raised in south africa, she now lives and runs her own business in new york. her stuff is crazy and out of the box.

take a look...

http://www.gvinteriors.com/

the project consisted of space planning and design work for an exisiting space,
a loft in Tribeca for the Mendez family. It was such a great experience and really pushed me as a designer to get out of my comfort zone and try a few wacky things. we were required to have 5 boards, 3 renderings, a floor plan, and we also designed a wall paper for the space. we spent monday and tuesday getting the studio ready for miss gv! wednesday started off with a 7 o'clock breakfast with her, then at 9:30 we did our presentations. TALK ABOUT BEING NERVOUS. at breakfast i nearly threw up, haha and to make matters slightly worse, when i got to the studio my boards had slipped.. oh well. things turned out well. i was one of the first to present. due to my mind being in lala land, i don't remember a word she said to me except she complimented me on my dress. :) then we had a luncheon followed by a presentation she did for campus. an extremely busy day, but all in all it was a great experience and i learned so much. i can't wait for more experiences like this.

my display!! (look my boards are crooked...)

the studio all decked out for miss gv!! look at all our lovely wallpaper designs hanging from

the ceiling :)

the kitchen.
the bedroom.
the playroom.

2011-04-18T01:04:00.000-07:00

...what i learned this week...

sometimes its ok to slow down, sleep in, skip class. expect the unexpected. try new things. hang out with new people. enjoy good weather. make dinner an event. clean. take advice from someone younger than you. reunite. work a little harder. change your plans.be nice, regardless the situation. keep trying.go on. go with the flow. roll with the punches.

take it {one} day at a time.

here's to a good week.

2011-04-11T01:55:00.000-07:00

i think he said it pretty well...

happy monday! :)

the low down.

2011-04-03T23:30:00.000-07:00

well my friends, it's been forever and a decade since my last post, so i thought i'd finally catch ya'll up and give you the low down. holy tamole! its been crazy this last little bit. i don't even know where to begin. i feel like i've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off for the past 2 months, but things are finally settling down, and my plans are beginning to fall into place. i've always been a girl with a plan. i always knew what was gonna happen next. the past 2 months i had been struggling MEGA because for the first time ever, i had no plan, and no idea what my plans for the summer would hold. for my program, we are required to do a 6 week internship the summer before our senior year, which would be THIS summer. WHERE WOULD I EVEN GO? would i stay in utah? yes, i would, because i have a great job here, got offered a huge promotion, it would work out perfectly. so i had my heart pretty much set on it, knew exactly how it would roll out, and i was perfectly content with staying in logan and settling for an internship here. i had it all thought out, and it felt right, or so i thought. a few weeks into the semester, my professor had a little pow wow with us, and told us some info on finding an internship and then the conversation got deeper... he started talking about how big of an effect our internship really would have on our career. how getting out there and making yourself known not only shapes your design, but you as a person. he said how much he believed in us, and told us how so many firms have been impressed my our schoool's program. then he dropped the bomb, he didn't want anyone doing an internship in utah, unless under HUGE circumstances that they absolutely could not leave the state. after leaving class that day, i knew i was in trouble. i'm not one to really go big and bold, and take risks. (well, i have definitely come out of my shell since highschool, but STILL, my name is alisha harman, and im comfortable and content and HAPPY with where i am. who needs change?) anyways, i started talking to girls who did internships last year, i started googling places, looking at lists and lists of the top designers in the country. i prayed and prayed and prayed about it. nothing was coming. i didn't know what to do. i started talking to my dad about it. he wasn't too fond of me going somewhere far, but deep down i knew i needed to. over the previous months, a course of events that had taken place, things not working out that i had hoped would, but knowing that they hadn't worked out for one reason or another.. i kept praying. finally, i compiled a list of about 60 places throughout the country that i was going to send a friendly little email to, inquiring if they were accepting summer interns. i sent them out. i got various replies. ranging from about 14 "no" emails to 5 emails saying yes, send us your stuff! and the rest were either rude, shady, or just never replied. so for the ones who replied "yes"... i put together a lovely little digital portfolio of a few of my best pieces, a resume, and a letter, and sent it out. for the next week i waited, things were officially out of my hands. i had done basically all i could do, now it was up to them, and i got to play the waiting game. i heard back immediately from one firm in NYC, one who I REALLY REALLY LIKED. i had looked over her website, looked at her portfolio, done some research, and read up on her and her designers' bios. i felt so so good about her. it was a small firm, the head designer had been an editor of 2 major interior design magazines, and was ranked as one of Elle Decor's top 20 designers. i knew if i got accepted by her, i wouldn't get lost in the shuffle, and i would get so much experience, and be able to dig my hands into so many things, because her design field was so broad, she had a fabric and wall paper line, and her work was so spread out. her reply to the email said she thought my portfolio was wonderful and that she would love to set up a phone interview with me. two days later, i was on the phone with her senior designer for an interview. i have to admit that phone interviews are just as intimidating as in person, actually probably a little scarier, because at least in real life you get to see the person, and learn a few things about them. however, it went well. she told me she would let me know within the next couple of days when they made their final decision... meanwhile i got a few other emails from firms saying they wanted interviews. so i went through with those, those went good as well, but i still really was crossing my fingers for this other internship. none of them had felt as right as the first one. so i kept waiting patiently. so FINALLY, i heard back from them, AND... they wanted me as their intern. June 1 til August 1. I told them i was completely flattered, but i would have to work out a few details before i could give them a definite yes. i was EXSTATIC! i called my dad. no answer. i called my mom, no answer. FREAK WHERE IS EVERYONE WHEN I HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL???? finally my dad called me back, he said he would need a little bit to think about it and make sure he felt right about sending his daughter out there. i dont blame him, but STILL... i was dying. this was an opportunity of a life time. i had finally gotten use to the idea myself, i had EMBRACED the fact taht i needed change. i needed to get out there, especially since i have nothing or no one holding me back at the moment. i really felt like i needed this. for the first time in weeks, i finally had peace of mind, the pit in my stomach had gone away, and i could finally sleep. i knew it was right, i was just waiting for my dad to feel the same. the next morning he called me back and gave me the greenlight. so i called them up and gave them my affirmitive YES. and folks, i've felt great ever since... (ok so it's only been 4 days since i said yes,) BUT STILL, you wouldn't believe how much better i feel. there are still a few details i need to work out, such as housing? haha but for the most part i feel like i have things figured out and am counting down the days til june 1. i can't wait. after all of this, i have learned so much. it was such a difficult/rough process, but i wouldn't trade it for a thing.

i heard this quote by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and i feel like it fits perfectly...

"God expects you to have enough faith and determination and enough trust in him to keep moving, keep living, keep rejoicing. In fact, he expects you not simply to face the future; he expects you to embrace and shape the future-- to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities."

...and thats exactly what this internship is helping me to do. so here's to a better attitude towards change, and having faith in a great summer in NYC. :)

here's where i'll be interning:

http://www.katieridder.com/

and if i can figure out how to upload my portfolio onto here, then i shall do that as well. haha

studio final project

2011-01-04T14:07:00.000-08:00

well i finished up the semester with a HUGE project for my commercial studio class. over 30,000 sq feet of floorplans for CARTOON NETWORK's corporate headquarters. it was such a fun project. definitely a little wacky, but definitely a new experience for me. boy was i glad to finally get some sleep once i turned this baby in... :)

the whole concept of the project was to incorporate wellness into a corporate space. they wanted us to create a space that was super convenient for employees and promote a healthy workspace. we were encouraged to put "break out areas" into our floorplans so employees would have a place to escape at work and keep their minds free flowing.

unlike the rest of the group, who put gyms and yoga areas into their spaces, my teacher wanted me to think a little more out of the box, since my company CARTOON NETWORK, was already quite the space to work with, so instead of your typical work out space, i put in a full blown playground for the employees. complete with a 2 story tree house.

the entire space was to mimic a neighborhood, hence the reason why the cubicles are houses,

making cartoon network one big neighborhood.

here are my final board layouts:

( the empty black squares are where i put my actual material samples.)

a very special lady.

2010-11-28T17:06:00.000-08:00

i didn't think today would hit me as hard as it has, but its been rough.

thirteen years ago today, my sweet grandma carol slipped away peacefully after a battle with cancer, just hours before her 60th birthday.

i was only 7 at the time, but the impact it had on me then is just as strong, if not stronger than it was that night.

years have gone by, i have gotten older, and i have come to appreciate this lady more and more. my grandma was never one to ever complain. she was always happy with a smile that was contagious. and a hug that could heal anything. i can still hear her cute little laugh. she had so many friends. i still remember how many people were at her funeral and i cant help but think of how many lives she changed for good. she was such a talented woman. she had her head on straight. her testimony was firm. she conquered every trial that ever came her way with a smile on her face. she continued pressing forward, no matter what the circumstances.

she posessed every trait i admire.

i ponder at what she would be doing today if she were still here. what she would look like. how involved she would be with my life.

i'm so thankful to have had such a special lady who not only was my grandma, but also a dear friend, who continues to be a positive role model in my life.

i hope i am living up to her name and that i can continue to make her proud.

i love you grandma.

happy birthday. :)

happy thanksgiving

2010-11-26T14:57:00.000-08:00

i have SO much to be thankful for this year. it's hard for me to even to decide where to begin.

i am so thankful to be living life surrounded by those i love. family and friends. parents who love and help me in so many ways. who set examples for me and make me want to be a better person. grandparents who have shown me how to live my life properly and how to honor a name. who love me despite my faults. friends. new & old. who continue to amaze me. help me grow. lift me up. three AWESOME roomates who all get along. each of them i simply adore. i am thankful that these people are put into my life for a reason.

i am thankful for how much i have learned so far in my life. lessons learned the hard way. lessons from mistakes. and lessons taught by other people.

i am thankful for a new job, that i love. with co-workers, i love.

i am thankful to be alive in the exact time and place that i am.

i am thankful to be attending utah state. i am thankful to be a part of the interior design program with professors and peers who continue to help me shape my future.

i am thankful for the gospel. the simple truths i have been taught since i was young that continue to help me today. for a modern day prophet, president monson. i am thankful for the gospel because in a world that is constantly changing, it's the one thing i can count on to stay the same.

i am thankful for the little things that make life so great.

this list could go on forever. :)

today.

2010-11-17T00:52:00.000-08:00

today
i am thankful for.

alarm clocks.

the pretty leaves on the ground and the way they smell after it rains.

getting to class BEFORE the hail storm attack.

cooking dinner without burning it.

connecting with loved ones. (you know who you are :])

experiences i have learned from trials.

my dad.

oh and... NO HOMEWORK.

gratitude.

2010-11-15T15:42:00.000-08:00

today i am thankful for:

awesome roomates. who all get along. and give me that boost i need.

random phone calls from BOTH my parents. :)

a great job with amazing co-workers.

a major where my professors know me individually and take the time to help me with whatever i need.

friends who are always there for me.

and RAIN. :)

i'm hOOoOme! :)

2010-11-05T15:05:00.000-07:00

new york.

was awesome.

loved every single minute of it.

loved the people. the weather. the FOOD.

everything about it.

highlights.

quality time with my parents. meeting new friends. church in the manhatten temple.

6 hour walking tour, seriously the best way to see EVERY part of new york. walking everywhere.

the today show. seeing the lead singer of sugarland, charlie sheen, and taylor swift.

magnolia's bakery. david letterman show. central park.

riding the subway. the hustle and the bustle.

brooklyn bridge. 4 floor forever 21. :)

goodness this list could go on forever.

chocolate shop

2010-10-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

here's a little sneek peak of the project for a competition i have been working on.

this is my exterior rendering.

the count down is on...

2010-10-13T19:14:00.000-07:00

7 more days.

SEVEN MORE DAYS.

one more week.

and i will be here....

oh new york.

i cannot wait. :)

oh the joys of wisdom teeth...

2010-08-20T13:25:00.000-07:00

so yesterday i got my wisdom teeth out. my mother and sister thought it would be hilarious to record me while still under the influence of the drugs... excuse the swearing.

here's the result of one of the videos.

i should be sleeping, but i'm blogging?

2010-07-16T00:19:00.001-07:00

ran across this quote today.

"be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged, things will work out."

-president gordon b. hinckley

it's exactly what i needed to hear.

he sure knew what he was talking about.

life gets tough, but we are tougher!

you do your part, and things will fall into place.

i find comfort in knowing that. :)

MY. quirks. :)

2010-06-21T19:52:00.001-07:00

my QUIRKS

i'm me. plain & simple.

...

one: it's virtually impossible for me to fall asleep before one o'clock a.m. and at these times, i find myself doing some of the most random things ever.

two: fact- in highschool i was grounded from the privledge of rearranging my bedroom, due to the fact that i may or may not have accidentally tore the carpet.

three: i love chocolate in any way, shape, or form. :)

four: when i am parking my car, i always take off my seatbelt before, because i feel that it helps me park "better." Some would beg to differ.

five: i haven't even come close to mastering the whole "domestic cooking" thing yet.

however, i'm so close to perfecting the art of baking cookies, it scares me. haha.

six: it's almost disgusting how often i visit mcdonalds. in fact, last week my roomates dared me to go a week without eating there. let's just say, i lasted 5 days.

my visit to the drive thru goes a little something like this:

employee: "Hi, welcome to McDonald's! What can we make for you today?"

me: "Hello. One McDouble, ketchup only, one small fry, and a large blue powerade."

employee & myself repeat in unison: "Alrighty that will be $3.23 at the first window please. :)"

i'm sure when they see me pull up, they all roll their eyes and mumble..

"Oh no! Not this girl again!"

seven: Every morning, whether i need to or not, my brain likes to wake up at 5:32 a.m.

it is then quickly put back to sleep... thank you snooze button.

eight: i REALLY REALLY need to start thinking about things before i say them. i have been known to embarass myself once or twice.

nine: i think i have watched just about every episode of CSI, NCIS, criminal minds, and the medium, at least twice.

ten: i think my laugh changes, everytime i laugh.

eleven: i have a bucket list, and i plan to complete it!

twelve: i am completely content with where my life is headed right now. somedays are harder than others, but i know that if i keep doing what i'm suppose to, everything will work out how its suppose to, at exactly the right time and place that its suppose to. i find comfort in knowing that. :)

thirteen: when i grow up, i want a big, super super OLD timeless looking house.

fourteen: a few of my fears: failure, clowns, and sex offenders. random, i know!

fifteen: most of the pictures on my computer are saved to a file entitled "inspiration. All of the photos are random tidbits i find pertaining to interior design, event planning, houses, headbands, weddings, and photography.

sixteen: the gospel is a HUGE part of my life. without it, i wouldn't be me. i am so blessed to have it as a part of my life.

seventeen: music, i listen to it all. And pandora radio is quite possibly the best thing invented since sliced bread.

eighteen: i truly believe that certain people, things, and experiences are placed in your life for a reason. and in everything you do, there is a lesson to be learned.

nineteen: chuck norris is quite possibly one of my favorite people. :)

twenty: i enjoy playing "YOUR TEAM" entirely too much. especially with my mom, she always finds me the most random people for my team.

twenty one: i'm obsessed with the number 3. in all my sketches, designs, or projects, i always make sure i have things in groups of three. and in my sketches i place three dots on random things.

i love this guy.

2010-06-20T15:22:00.001-07:00

just a few reasons why i love my dad...

he's got one of those smiles that becomes contagious,

accompanied by the most comforting laugh.

he's got the best advice.

he's hardworking. actually hardworking is probably and understatement,

because he is constantly working.

he likes burnt brownies. :)

his phone calls and text messages are completely random,

but they always seem to occur at the time when i need them.

he looks out for me.

he cares so much about my family and i.

he continues to love me unconditionally.

he is one of the most unjudging individuals you will ever meet. he gives everyone a chance. and isn't afraid to be friends with anyone. he loves everyone despite their past and flaws. he sees hope in everyone.

he loves my mom. and treats her with respect.

he is one of the most outgoing people i know.

he enjoys serving others.

he makes sure the grass in our yard is always the greenest.

he makes the best steak and potatoes, chili tacos, and dutch oven anything.

he has never asked me to do anything that he wasn't already willing to do himself.

dad, thanks for always being the person i need you to be.

happy fathers day.

i love you.

addiction.

2010-06-08T10:42:00.001-07:00

hiiiiii. i'm lisha and i have a problem.

i'm addicted to zippers. :)

summer. :)

2010-06-03T23:19:00.000-07:00

hello ya'll.
yes. i am still alive.
just been a bit busy, so let me give you an update.

school is now over. (praise the heavens!) it's been over for a month now. goodness, that has flown by ever so quickly. but i passed all my classes. woot! finals were a breeze. woot! it's actually kind of a weird feeling, not being stressed and all.
in fact: sometimes i find myself freaking out, because i feel as if i have a deadline to make, or a project to finish... but i guess thats just post traumatic syndrome after such a time consuming year.

anyways. enough about school.

summer is in full swing. and i must say i am loving every minute of it. although i wish the sunshine would come out from hiding. thank you. :)

most of my time is spent working. but i don't mind it one bit. i'm still putting in my hours at good ole' vanity. still lovin it there. BUT i now have a second job that i am absolutely in love with. i am working at the downeast home & clothing, working on the home side of the store. selling furniture, arranging room vignettes, making beds... :) is it weird to say that it doesn't even feel like a job? i love it JUST that much. i figure its good experience for my upcoming career. the people i work with are SO nice and my customers are all unique and SO friendly. i just love it.

this summer has already been a busy one and the rest of the summer looks just the same...
so many EXCITING events have happened for the family.

greggor got his driving permit. yep. stay off all roads and sidewalks folks.

tash and tyler got married on the 14th. she looked gorgeous and the weather was perfect. i am so excited for the both of them.

zane left on his mission about a week ago. his farewell was awesome and he gave such a good talk in sacrament. he is such a hard worker, he will be an amazing missionary.

travis won state golf... congrats kiddo!

summer and aj are now parents. :) i've only seen pictures, but little jemma looks absolutely adorable. i cannot wait to meet her.

and next week shalee and bryan get married. yahoo!

see. i told you this summer was a busy one. :)

and the verdict is...

2010-04-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

i have officially been accepted into the studio tract of

utah state's interior design program. :)

nearly wet my pants when i read the letter.

just ask grandpa bud and grandma bev.

almost dropped aunt tammy's iphone that i was reading the email off of.

couldn't believe it.

needless to say, i feel 50 lbs lighter

and a heck of a lot better.

life is good.

i survived... i think. :)

2010-03-29T20:53:00.000-07:00

well friends,

my life is finally back to normal, well at least for a little bit.

the last week i've been prepping for sophomore review.

talk about stressful.

last week i got a total of 8 hours of sleep.

kinda freaky, i know.

didn't even see my roomates hardly,

but it feels so good to have all my projects done and on display

for the panel of judges to critique and tell me if

i'm up to par and able to stay in the program.

we had a total of 7 projects to submit.

the first was a gallery concept.

we picked an artist.

i picked michelle caplan.

she's a mixed media collage artist. her stuff is way neat.

we then chose an inspiration piece.

this would be mine below.

based on our image, we then abstracted it, did a series of functional diagrams, parti diagrams, bubble diagrams, and sought out on our concept for our design.

(i couldn't get by concept and programming boards to upload. :( but lets just say they took

alot of planning, but i was pleased with how they turned out.)

they then gave us each a floor plan to base the gallery in.

based on our diagrams and abstractions, we then transformed the floor plan into a gallery and planned the space.

it was an adventure. but i loved every minute of it.

we were required to hand render a perspective of the gallery and a rendered floor plan.

hand rendering is so much fun. its time consuming, but its fun to see how your style changes and how far you progress as you practice.

here are how those turned out.

another project that was reviewed was our famous furniture piece.

we had to pick a furniture piece, built a vignette aroudn it, build it in autocad, extrude it, then load it into 3Dsmax and render it.
it was sooo much fun. and its probably my favorite project i've done so far.

the remaining pieces of the review were from my tiny house project.

hahaha. glad its over.

i find out friday whether i'm in or not.

catch up!

2010-03-20T21:43:00.001-07:00

it seems like lately i just post a random picture of my current project and call it good for blogging, but its honestly been forever since i have actually sat down and wrote some stuff out. so i'll catch ya'll up on my life. this past week was spring break. let me just say, the week was DESPERATELY needed. i have enjoyed every single second of it. it started off with a huge celebration for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. such an awesome weekend spent with all of my mom's side. i don't get to see them all too much, so it was great to catch up with everyone. :) i sure do love them all. after a couple of days in spanish fork, i headed home with my mom and spent a few days just relaxing in good old burley. there's really no place like home. it's hard to believe that i have been out of the house for almost 2 WHOLE YEARS! oh my goodness! i feel so old. now i'm in logan.. for the rest of spring break. working at vanity :) and getting my portfolio together for sophomore review. i am SO nervous. my letter of intent to the interior design board is due wednesday, along with my transcript. the following monday is when my portfolio is due. its gonna be a tough pick this year. everyone in my level is SO talented. after the professors go over our work, they will choose with section to put us into. the two sections are studio and sales & marketing or the third section... NEITHER. ahhh i so hope and pray my work is of good enough quality to get into either. i started off the year wanting to be chosen to be in strictly studio, but as the year has progressed i have had a change of heart. i will honestly be happy with whatever section they choose for me. i'm just glad they get to pick for me because i'm so indecisive. so we will see what the future has in store for me.... :)

just a thought...

2010-03-11T14:12:00.000-08:00

live by choice, not by chance.

make changes, not excuses.

be motivated, not manipulated.

be useful, not used.

the rest of your life is being shaped right now

with the dreams you chase, the choices you make,

and the person you decide to be. :)

what i've been up to

2010-03-02T16:23:00.000-08:00

this is what i've been working on for the past 2 weeks.

and finally it is complete.

built in CAD & rendered 3D STUDIO MAX. :)

interior design.. to lego design

2010-02-07T23:10:00.000-08:00

for the past 2 weeks, we've been learning a new rendering program.
we got to practice out our skills by building and rendering a lego car.

i think it turned out rather nice.

i survived. :)

2010-01-12T23:00:00.001-08:00

haha it's been quite the crazy adventure the past couple of days. and i must say i am happy to have them over with.

SUNDAY: taught my very first lesson in relief society. never in a million years would i have thought that at this point in my life i would already be teaching relief society. ( i'm 2nd counselor in the relief society now.) i was oh so nervous. it also didn't help that the lesson was only a page and a half long. so knowing that when i am nervous, i tend to speak rather quickly, i decided to print off a couple of conference talks, and work them into my lesson. haha oh goodness, i still spoke too quickly, with almost 20 minutes remaining. thank goodness the bishop was there to help out. :) my lesson went well though, and i learned so much preparing it. lets cross our fingers that next time goes more smoothly and i learn to talk slower. (thanks mom for passing on that trait. lol)

MONDAY: started my 4th semester of school. (holy crap! like really i feel so old & accomplished.) my classes went well. and shouldn't be quite as tough as last semester, or at least we can hope. i am taking the second part of my CAD & Graphics courses. along with English 2010, Natural Disasters and Space Planning.

Also, to add to my first day of school jitters. I got to attend my first and hopefully ONLY, courtroom experience. back in august aspen and i caught 2 girls shoplifting, and they ended up taking it to court. never been so intimidated in my life. but.. it builds character i guess, right?

TUESDAY: school and a couple lovely hours of doing inventory at the store. glad that's over. i counted around 300 pairs of jeans... enough said.

here's too the past couple of days... lets see what the rest of the week has to offer. :)

more headbands. :)

2010-01-06T12:51:00.001-08:00

my.new.obsession.

2010-01-01T22:56:00.000-08:00

so i may or may not have a new obsession with making headbands. i made all of these tonight. SO fun. i've even sold a few. yay for christmas break and spare time. :)

3 month RELATIONSHIP

2009-11-23T11:46:00.001-08:00

on septemeber 30, 2009, something walked into my life, that would change it forever.

whom may you ask?

well, my friends, i'll tell you.

people keep asking me "lish, where have you been? what have you been doing with all your time? we never see you anymore, are you ok?"

and to them i would reply, " you will see, you will see."

and now finally after 3 months of adventure, i will now confess.

"hiiii my name is alisha and i have been in a love/hate relationship for the past 3 months."

i've spent countless hours, so wrapped up and involved in this little guy. at first it was fun. i'd look forward to the time i would get to spend with him. always wondering what i'd get to do with him next. what adventure would wait for us today! time would just fly whenever i was with him. all the hours would just fade into each other. getting little or no sleep each night because of him, and when i did get sleep, of course i was still dreaming about him. my life was consumed. when i let friends get a glimpse of him, they would just stand back in awe, asking, "is this HIM?" people couldn't understand why i would let him control everything i did. why i was spending so much time with him instead of THEM.

with whom you may ask?

who is this HIM i keep talking about?

let me introduce you to him. tiny, these are my friends,

friends this is tiny, my love for the past 3 months.

haha is he not what you were expecting?

in my design program, each sophomore must go through the gruelling process of designing an entire 1000 sq. foot home.

the whole process.

brainstorming ideas, building it on cadd, getting each section and aspect of the plan approved by my professor. building presentation boards, axonometric views, construction documents and the final building model of your house.

it's been a heck of a semester.

i wouldn't trade it for anything, or would i? haha.

and like any relationship,

we'll see if this one pays off.

and if i have a future with it.

i guess we will see in april when sophomore review rolls around...

back to the grind...

2009-09-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

well i'm officially back to the grind,

sketching my little heart away.

last weeks sketches were from

"the ancient egyptian and greek period."

i must say,

my sketching skills had gotten a little

rusty over the summer,

but low and behold,

3 of my 10 sketches

were chosen by my professor as

"show stoppers."

and were shown to the class.

it totally made my day :)

lazy sundays

2009-09-08T22:11:00.000-07:00

i was home in burley this weekend.

sunday evening mason and i decided to take a few photos.

they actually turned our pretty good.

i love this little guy.

here are just a few i like...

life.

2009-09-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

lately, i have been thinking SO much about life, and evaluating my own.

life can get so hard sometimes and we might ask, "Why?"

BUT

we are each here with a purpose.

we are here at the

exact time,

at the exact place,

that we are suppose to

because each of us

has a specific plan set out for us.

each trial we face,

is for OUR benefit.

heavenly father never hands us a trial

that he knows we cannot handle.

they make us STRONGER.

i read this quote the other day.

promise yourself this:

"to be SO strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

to talk health, happiness & prosperity to everyone you meet.

to make all of your friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.

to look at the sunny side of everything & make your optimism come true.

to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best.

to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

to wear a cheerful expression at all times & give a smile to every living creature you meet.

to give so much time to improving yourself, that you have no time to criticize others.

to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

to think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud word, but in great deeds.

to live in faith that the whole world is on your side, so long as you are true to the best that is in YOU."

-Christian D. Larson-

Today's tests, are tomorrow's testimonies,

make the MOST of them.

You will find happiness in the life you choose for

yourself.

harman birthdays

2009-08-23T21:10:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO:

my dearest daddy :)

aunt tina

uncle trent

and TOMORROW

happy birthday to

summer dear

i love you all

zach's photography :)

2009-08-19T10:25:00.000-07:00

last monday, i had the opportunity to spend a couple hours with my cousin Zach. He is quite the little photographer. EXTREMELY talented. I had a blast! I love that kid! We had so much fun. If any of you are interested in a little photo shoot, I would definitely recommend him! I love you Zachary Bob Harman. :) Here's a slideshow of our favorites.

2009-08-16T14:47:00.001-07:00

in the past week, i have been in a few situations,
that have caused me to realize just how precious life is.

the truth is, we take it for granted.

we never know how long we have.

so while we're here, being tried and tested,
we need to make the MOST of it.

live each day to the fullest.

don't hold grudges.

enjoy the little things.
appreciate those around you.

laugh TOO much.

give.

love.

you can never have too many friends.

count your blessings.

smile.

family is everything.

choose the right.
everything in our lives happen for a reason,

at exactly the right time,

at exactly the right place,

that it's suppose to.

AND

heavenly father watches out for each and every one of us.

and hears and answers our prayers.

life's better blonde.

2009-06-27T16:28:00.000-07:00

back to blonde. :)

my dad :)

2009-06-26T16:15:00.000-07:00

my dad...

also known as:

gregg michael harman

one of the coolest guys you will ever meet.

and you ask why do i love him so much?

well, i'll tell you.

not only is he my dad, but also one of my best friends.

i look forward to his random phone calls, voicemails, and text messages.

he's one in a million.

he motivates me to be a better person.

he works SO hard for my family and i.

he loves my mom.
he is optimistic and always looks on the bright side.

even if you are mad at the world, he can make you smile.

he has the best dance moves to shania twain songs.

he doesn't judge.

he loves everyone unconditionally and gives everyone a chance.

he has the best sense of humor.

he is a good cook.

gotta love the chili tacos, homemade french fries, dutch oven, steak and potatoes, fajitas...

anyways,

dad i love you.

and i hope you had a fantastic fathers day. :)

Utah Vision Walk

2009-06-26T15:44:00.000-07:00

on june 13, i had the opportunity to join my family in salt lake for the first annual

Utah Vision 5k walk. it was an event put on to help raise funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. I have two cousins who have a genetic eye disease called X-linked juvenile retinoschisis. The disease affects the retina of the eye, causting retinal degeneration along with other potential complications, possibly leading to complete blindness.

i'll definitely be walking it again next year, and hopefully helping my aunt sarah out alot more. she is such an awesome lady. she put so much work into the walk and i want her to know i love her and that she is a great example to me. the event was carefully planned and was a huge success. it was amazing to see all the love and support people had for this cause. i had a blast and i know everyone else in attendance did also.

here are a few photos. :)

lucas and caleb sporting their balloon hats. :)

aunt janet, aunt sarah, and my mom.

me, my mom, and averi.

tash, me, uncle jared, and ave pausing for a quick photo op.

me and tash just walkin it out. :)

team monster truck :)

grandma & grandpa eliason and aunt sarah.

lucas & my mom.

at the finish.. caleb, me, averi, tash, and my mom.

don't drink while driving. thank you.

2009-06-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

awww...

this picture makes me smile. :)

i'm an addict, i'll be the first to admit it.

my mom has had me hooked on it since, well uh FOREVER.

so of course, yesterday when the lady at the wendy's drive thru asked me what i wanted to drink with my #11, i didn't even hesitate, i replied, "a medium diet coke please."

so i pay, get my lunch, and headed back to my apartment.

i was a block away from my apartment, stopped at a stoplight, with nothing better to do, but

to take a sip of my diet coke. haha, i swear it was calling out to me, but anyways, i finally gave in and picked up my drink and put my blackberry in the cupholder. after taking a sip of my drink, i went to return it to the cupholder, while at the same time i managed to knock the lid off my drink and not only did it spill on my entire lap, seat, passenger seat & floor mat, but it ALSO filled the entire cupholder that my blackberry was sitting in. at first i was in a state of shock. i rushed home cleaned out my car, changed my clothes, and attempted to fix my no longer functioning blackberry. i was distraught. especially since my blackberry is basically my life.

many thoughts were running through my mind:

"ALISHA, HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO DO SUCH STUPID THINGS? LIKE SERIOUSLY?"

well that mystery may never be solved, but thanks to my lovely cousin Chelsey, she solved my cell phone problem. i was talking to her on facebook telling her about my lovely incident, i'm sure she was laughing, because seriously it is rather comical, but i was freaking out. then she suggested that i take the battery and sim card out of my phone, and stick my phone into a bag of rice. then she said, "i know it sounds crazy, but just do it. my sister-in-law did it. the rice absorbs all the moisture." so i tried it, AND OH MY HECK IT WORKED.

chelsey i love you my dear, you are a lifesaver. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

and for the rest of you reading this, the moral of the story is: don't drink while driving. haha ok so we already know not to do that, but just in case your cell phone gets damaged by ANY liquid form, put it in a bag of rice, and in just a few short hours, your phone will be restored. :)

taylor swiftttt :]

2009-05-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

on tuesday i had the lovely opportunity of attending the

taylor swift concert in salt lake.

oh my heck, it was amazing. :]

here's a few pictures.

lovestory.

singing tim mcgraw, she randomly appeared in the audience, it was so sweet.

you belong to me.

and lastly,

us having fun at the concert.

ps. why can't i ever be serious for a picture?

happy belated mothers day :]

2009-05-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

i know this post is coming a little late, but

i've been waiting for our internet to be hooked up in

my new apartment, haha and it STILL isn't.

so this post is coming at you via my neighbors internet cord. :]

but i still wanted to give a shout to my mom.

especially since mother's day was on sunday.

i've got to say that i have the most amazing mom ever.

things i love about my mom:

she has made me everything i am today.

she continues to love me unconditionally.

she has been there for me through EVERYTHING.

she is so talented.

she has set the best example to me and my siblings.

she's the only one that i know that can whip together a prom dress in a week.

her food is delicious.

i love her crazy blonde moments.

she is selfless. she is constantly doing things for others.

she has sacrificed so much for me and my family.

this list could go on forever.

but mom,

remember that i sure do love you. :)

thank you for everything.

i hope that i can be as good as a mom as you someday.

see you in 3 days.

i'm a survivor

2009-05-03T12:41:00.001-07:00

thursday i officially finished my first year of college.

woot woot.

i'm a survivor. :]

yay for:

summer.

sunshine.

sleep.

and NO school.

let the fun begin.

mr. macgreggor

2009-04-24T23:03:00.000-07:00

well, you guessed it,

yet ANOTHER birthday.

this little twirp

mr. macgreggor

is turning

the big 14.

holy crap.

where does time go honestly?

i had to pull out this picture from 2006.

i was blonde, and he was young.

boy, how things change.

greggor is quite the kid, i tell you what.

you never know what to expect.

he's always up to something. my mother would say "scheming." he's famous for his "mumbling under his breath while getting in trouble," and his "short but sweet prayers." if we want to eat fast, we know who to call on for the blessing of the food. he always has something up his sleeve. he definitely keeps us on our toes. he recently posted his own videos on youtube. describing why you shouldn't judge "offbrand" paintballs just because they are from walmart. my dad told me to watch the videos and i nearly wet my pants. the kid honestly is hilarious. he's also VERY protective. in highschool, when boys would come over, he would do everything in his power to make them feel uncomfortable. he'd tease them to no end. this kid is a thinker. i remember one night, greggor took advantage of having his bedroom on the upper level of our house. as two of my guy friends were leaving, greggor popped out the screen of his window and started attacking them with his airsoft gun. at the time i thought he was the BIGGEST pain in the butt, but now i'll admit, i do miss the kid. (sidenote: hmmm maybe greggor should come live here in logan with me and scare off all the creeper guys that are around here. haha) i can't believe how fast he has grown up. in fact, i think he's even taller than me now. (well who isn't? haha!) but greggor, you little butt, i hope you have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. i miss you and love you. see you soon kiddo!

twenty three.

2009-04-19T01:11:00.000-07:00

twenty three...

23, michael jordan's jersey number.

(i also believe it was tashie's basketball number. correct me if i'm wrong.)

The date that the Titanic sank, 4/15/1912, 4+1+5+1+9+1+2=23.
The date the Twin Towers were hit, 9/11/2001, 9+11+2+1=23.
It takes 23 seconds for blood to circulate through the human body.
The tilt of Earth’s axis is roughly 23 degrees.
A human baby receives 23 chromosomes from each parent.

august 23, the day of my dad's, aunt tina's, and uncle trent's birthdays.

is ALSO the number of

freaking pieces of JUNKMAIL i have recieved in my mailbox

since turning in my design portfolio, as i have been ever so patiently waiting

for either an acceptance, or a rejection letter

from the interior design department.

finally...

today my letter came.

i am officially a member

Utah State University's Interior Design Program. :]

it was well worth the wait.

birthday weekend.

2009-04-09T18:26:00.000-07:00

well i'm officially the whopping 19 now.

i feel incredibly old, yet young.

it's kind of a weird feeling to be honest with you.

but anyways, i had quite possibly the best

birthday weekend ever. i don't even know where to begin.

it was a weekend filled with:

food.

family.

friends.

food.

laughing.

more food.

more laughing.

and plenty of pictures.

cristy and misty were home from colorado.

chelsey, lance, and baby carson were home from kaysville.

me, tash, and shalee were all home from college.

and

we were ever so pleased to have

DAN, TAMMY,SAWYER,TANNER,TAYZIA, & JAMARI with us also.

it's been quite awhile since the harmans have all been together, so we enjoyed every last second of it.

saturday night: after the priesthood session, all the adults, including myself, made a good ole' visit to shon hing for our bi-annual conference dinner. it was fantastic. finally, haha i am old enough to attend this event. and i tell you what, being there is alot better than babysitting your siblings til 11 and praying your parents would bring you home leftovers. (haha, i've been doing this since i was 8) so this was a night i had been looking forward to for a long time. haha anyways, the food was so delicious. i think all in attendence had a good time. there's never a dull moment with those harmans around. from their laughs, to their stories, it just never gets old. uncle ryn even got to make a call to the police because of some "gang action" happening outside.

sunday got even better: dan, tammy & their finally showed up

and that's when the real party got started.

we ate, in fact we ate alot. we had it all. turkey, ham, rolls, aunt terisa's delicious potato salad, green salad, chips and dip, fresh fruit, (freak my stomach just growls thinking about it.) and aunt tina brought all sorts of delicious desserts. pretty sure i packed on the pounds this weekend.

after lunch, we took some family pictures.

we have all changed quite a bit since our last one, almost 12 years ago.

crazy how time flies.

anyways after that we played the most hilarious game.

it's called boxers or briefs.

we learned quite a few secrets...

haha and i'll leave it at that. :]

all in all it was a fantastic weekend, and i couldn't think of a better way to spend my birthday than with family.

happy birthday mason. :]

2009-03-31T22:15:00.000-07:00

so as most of you know, april is the happenin' month in the harman house.

mine, mason, and greggor's birthdays all fall in april. so it's a month we all look forward to, which is why i was a little surprised when i recieved a rather funny phone call last night.

it was mason....

"hey lish, do you know how many days are in march?"

i reply, "there are 31 days in march mason, and YES i know your birthday is on wednesday."

"well i was just making sure you didn't forget about me!"

then the phone clicked.

i couldn't help but chuckle.

haha this little guy never ceases to make me laugh.

i was 4 days from being 9 when this little kiddo was born.

april fool's day of 1999.

i thought my dad was kidding when he called to tell me that i had a

new little brother.

i even took the little guy to mrs. bradley's class for "show-and-tell."

it's crazy to think that he's now the

BIG TEN YEARS OLD.

mason and i get along entirely too well for being siblings.

which is not a bad thing at all.

mason is one of the most honest kids you'll ever meet.

he's not afraid to say it like it is.

he has the softest heart and has an unconditional love for just about

anyone and anything.

(including his 50 gallon tank of hermit crabs. haha.)

there's never a dull moment with mason.

from his "that's what she said" comments, to his random phone calls,

the kid is adorable.

happy birthday mason!

don't party too hard,

i'll see you bright and early saturday! :]

love you buddy!

i like today. :]

2009-03-19T19:21:00.000-07:00

so tuesday we got our sketchbooks back.

i was a little disappointed when i recieved 48 out of 50 total points

on my sketches. so for the past 2 days i have been beating myself up.

(haha ok not literally, but you know what i mean.)

but anyways today when we got to class, my professor said he had a couple of show stopper sketches to show us. so he starts the slideshow. panic set into my body as he showed us the first sketch. it was AMAZING. some girl had gone all out and sketched this huge old building. she didn't miss a detail. i was seriously in awe by her talent. so in my head i was thinking,

"ok there is no way i can compete with this. if i keep watching this slideshow i'm just going to become depressed." so i just decided to not watch it as he continued with the second slide. then the girl next to me nudged me and said, "LISH THAT'S YOUR CHAIR!" i looked up, and sure enough MY CHAIR HAD MADE THE SHOW STOPPERS. bahhhhh i was soooooo excited. so i decided to keep watching. good thing i did because 4 more of my sketches made the show stoppers. so right now, 6 hours later, i'm sitting here STILL smiling. :] :] :] :]

haha i feel like i'm floating on a cloud? haha it just doesn't seem real that 5 of the 12 show stoppers were mine. hahha ahhh.. i love my life. and to make my day EVEN more better, uncle clark, aunt tina, zane, and jade came to logan today. they came to check out campus for zane next year, so i got to spend a little time with them. it was super fun. it was way good to see family. :] it made me happy.

it's been a tough week, but today made it ALL worth it. haha i like today. :]

spring is in the air... and so is smoke. haha :]

2009-03-03T23:15:00.000-08:00

wow it's been quite some time since my last post.
so a few quick updates...
so i FINALLY finished my 20 sketches for my architecture & furnishings class.
as i turned in my sketchbook, it felt like a huge load had been lifted off my shoulders.
however, i am just about sick of chairs. haha. :]
(there's a slideshow of some of them on my previous post.)
anyways,
today was BEAUTIFUL.
it made me happy to see the sunshine.
in fact i even walked home from school today.
didn't even have to wear a coat.
but i think i'm going to invest in a bottle of pepperspray.
there were a few creepers on the way down to my apartment. haha.
spring is definitely in the air,
and i CAN'T wait for spring break.
nothing really new in my life,

except for the fact that i have officially

grounded myself from cooking.

don't even worry.
i didn't start my kitchen on fire.
every smoke alarm didn't go off.
there were no flames at all.
my neighbors didn't get mad.
i wasn't embarassed at all.
and i didn't spend hours cleaning our stove.
(haha i wish none of the above were true.)

please don't judge me: all i wanted was a nice bowl of pasta roni. :(
haha, but we live and we learn right?

sketchbook complete. :]

2009-03-03T23:07:00.000-08:00

a week of adventure...

2009-02-08T18:56:00.000-08:00

yayyyy. so this week was filled with

many adventures.

some fun, and some not so fun.

sunday started off with the lovely superbowl.

food, friends and football.

can life get any better?

me, aspen, and tashie, stayed true to our

steelers and it surely paid off.

great game i might add.

however, the lovely group of people i watched

the game with

tricked me into thinking that the

whole 4th quarter was going to be

played in 3D.

i watched the entire game thinking that,

and until yesterday i believed it.

ahhh, when will these blonde moments

stop happening?

anyways.

monday, me and aspen

didn't have school nor work.

so we set out and explored good ole logan.

we found some new places.

and we tooks some lovely pictures.

it was a freakin blast.

most of tuesday and wednesday was filled with

homework and studying.

so in a past post, i mentioned the sketching

class that has totally been kicking my butt.

but i have an update.

it's still kicking my butt, haha,

however, i think my "sketching skills" have

somewhat improved.

here's one of my latest.

it took me 3 freaking hours, but i must

say, i am proud.

i also tested out my new "architectual lettering" out

on the piece.

thursday night, aspen's dad was in town snowmobiling

so he took us out to eat at the all time favorite

FIREHOUSE GRILL. :]

sooo delicious.

friday night i worked worked worked.

saturday i worked worked worked.

but saturday night...

AGGIE BASKETBALL GAME BABYYYY!

so so much fun.

well it was quite the week.

wonder what this week shall bring... :]

together. we make a family.

2009-01-28T10:51:00.000-08:00

FAMILY

can't live with them,

can't live without them.

my family has always meant the world to me. but since being in logan limits my time with them, its caused me to appreciate them even more.

it seems like in highschool i took the ole' bunch for granted. being my busy self, i wasn't home much, and now that i'm away, somedays its all i can do but wish i was with them.

i miss the things i never thought i would.

i miss waking up to my dad's opera singing. (haha, yes he's quite the man! :]) i miss my mom's cooking. i miss their hugs. i miss my laundry being folded without wrinkles. i miss homemade french fries on sunday nights. i miss mason and greggor being ninjas. i miss greggor driving me up the wall. i miss doing mason's hair. i miss teasing averi. i miss her telling me to "make good choices," as i headed out the door. i miss sitting at the dinner table with all of them, and trying to be a civilized family, but then someone spills something, or greggor cracks a joke, or mason starts laughing during the prayer.

i look forward to my dad's random phone calls, checking up on me.

i look forward to hearing what crazy things are happening in our house.

(haha, like my mom's love for our garage door. :])

i look forward to weekends where i don't have to work,

so i can go visit them.

we may not have it all together,

but together we have it all.

i love you guys!

:] oh JOY!

2009-01-22T23:58:00.000-08:00

do you ever

have one of those days where you

just want to stay in your pj's and curl up

into a ball and snuggle next to the fireplace all day?

haha well, I DO, far too often i might add.

and unfortunately i do not have a fireplace,

nor the time to be wasting.

but you can't blame a girl for wishing, right?

well spring semester is officially in full swing.

trust me, i have 3 tests next week to remind me of that.

don't get me wrong. i truly am enjoying the classes i am taking.

especially, my rapid visualizations class, also known as sketching.

it's such a blast. my teacher is the BOMB.

she has such a bubbly personality, you can't help but come to class.

i also love the fact that she BUILDS our confidence.

haha i'm no sketcher, but boy oh boy, she makes me feel good.

today we had our first sketchbook check.

we are required to sketch outside of class 6 hours a week, besides

the 6 hours we spend in her class.

haha don't worry, it's totally kicking my butt.

but oh well things like this build "character." :]

someday i will thank her, i know i will.

my other favorite class would be history of architecture & furnishings.

SO SO FUN & interesting. my professor darrin adds pizazz to his lectures.

currently we're learning about the william & mary, queen anne, and the chippendale

styles and periods. it's way cool.

along with school, the rest of my life is running smoothly.

just putting in my good ole' hours at vanity

and chilling with the roomies. :]

life is good. i can't complain.

haha..

random, but funny story.

so last thursday i was walking to my sketching class.

it was rather freezing. you gotta love logan!

i was bundled up in a hoodie along

with my peacoat, a pair of mittons, a scarf and a hat.

i guess you could say i looked a bit like an eskimo.

i was also sporting my all-time favorite zebra print bag.

but anyways....

as i was walking, i heard a deep voice behind me shout

"ZEBRA!!!"

i ignored it, and kept walking.

but again, i heard from behind,

"YO ZEBRA!"

so i finally decide to turn around because i remember

that i am wearing my zebra bag.

so i turn around to find a HUGE, TALL, BLACK, (did i mention

HUGE?) guy. haha i'm not gonna lie, i was frightened.

all i could do was force a grin.

he then replied, "Well hello there delicate!"

hahahhahahhaha oh my heck.

i seriously don't think i have ever laughed so hard in my

life. no one has ever called me delicate before.

but anyways, i ran to class like a mad woman,

escaping this stranger.

haha i've come to face the fact that my life is random,

and always will be.

oh joy.... so many more adventures await me. :]

a snow date. :]

2009-01-10T11:12:00.000-08:00

some may call us crazy,

but quite frankly,

i don't care.

me and my roomate aspen

get along almost too well.

we have fun.

we do random things.

like build forts in the living room

and stay up til 2 watching

benchwarmers.

we say the exact thing at the same time.

we laugh until our stomachs hurt.

it's ok. don't judge us. :]

well anyways,

on tuesday we we're both set up

on a double blind date.

( i don't know the proper lingo.)

i'm not a fan of them, but i went.

and i'm so glad i did...

IT WAS SOO SOO MUCH FUN.

not gonna lie, prob the best date i have ever been on.

both the boys' names are danny.
haha it got rather confusing at moments...

but
we went sledding up at campus on the

ever so famous, "old main."

it was such a blast.
eventually we were too sore to climb back

up the hill,

so we built a huge snowman instead.

it's probably the cutest snowman

i have ever assisted in building. after sledding we went and watched scary movies.

hahaha, even more fun.

all in all, the night was fabulous.

i'm glad i had my dear ole' aspen there

with me.

girl...

we have made some good times thus far,

LET'S KEEP THEM ROLLING :]

happy birthday GRANDPA BUD! :]

2009-01-04T21:45:00.000-08:00

my grandpa bud...

i'm not gonna lie,

he's probably one of the cutest guys you'll ever meet.

he has a smile that could brighten anyone's day.

when you're around him,

you can't help but be happy.

i love my grandpa bud.

he has lived his life in such a way, that

touches everyone he meets.

he's constantly doing good for other people.

he is so so talented.

he has a strong testimony.

i've never met one person who has not had

something nice to say about my grandpa bud.

my grandpa bud always has a smile on his face.

he's funny.

i love his stories.

i look forward to seeing him.

i love his hugs.

i love sitting by him in sacrament.

especially, when he cracks jokes.

he always has the "sweetest vehicles."

back in my high school days,

at lunch i'd always see him cruising around town.

my friends would tell me that i have an awesome grandpa,

and i couldn't agree more.

he is such a great example to me.

he has been through a lot, but

he still stays strong.

grandpa,

i love you.

thank you for

being

i hope you have a

very very very

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

(tomorrow)

don't party too hard! haha. :)

christmas 08

2008-12-28T17:04:00.000-08:00

home for the HOLIDAYS :]

2008-12-28T16:58:00.000-08:00

oh my heck. i seriously don't even know where to begin. i don't think i have quite enjoyed the holidays as much as i did this year. they were a blast! :] christmas was something i had been looking forward to since august when my parents dropped me off in logan. haha. but anyways.. it was a fun-filled, jam-packed 6 days that i spent in burley. not one second was wasted. i hung out with friends from highschool, went caroling to old highschool teachers, played in the snow(it actually never stopped snowing while i was there), watched movies, ate, delivered gifts, played guitar hero you name it, i pretty much did it. another thing i loved about being home for christmas were the famous harman family parties. anyone who knows us, knows that the harmans are quite the "party animals." we have a family party at least once every month. but during the month of the december we have a ton. haha. there's seriously nothing like a ton of good food, listening to everyone's stories, and hearing all the laughter is priceless. for christmas eve, we followed the good ole' harman tradition of going to aunt terisa's for christmas dinner. it was delicious. following dinner we did our annual gift exchange. its always fun to see what exciting gifts everyone recieved. on christmas day, we had a dinner at my house. once again, more good food. except we had a little surprise. grandpa bud literally whipped out the apron and show us his cooking skills. now this was a side of grandpa we hadn't ever seen before. but i must say, we all enjoyed it. in fact, tashie even video recorded his cooking demo. his carmel popcorn was delicious. everyone who partook of it greatly enjoyed it. after dinner, we played one of me & my siblings favorite games. its called boxers & briefs, it sounds a bit sketchy, but honestly its not. playing this game with all the harmans was hilarious. my cheeks were hurting so bad by the end of the night. my jam-packed, fun-filled vacation ended with an unexpected 5 hour drive back to logan. the roads were insanely bad, but i'm grateful that i made it back here in one piece. i miss my family already. this christmas was seriously the best. there's really no place like home for the holidays. i'm already looking forward to next year... :]

a wild hair, literally.

2008-12-18T23:49:00.001-08:00

so i had a bit of a wild hair today, literally.

christmas break in logan,

alone with my roomate who is attending hairschool,

can only lead to one thing,

THIS. i know what you're thinking.

"alisha, you've been blonde your

whole life. why this?"

and to answer you,

i really have no idea why i did it.

im still in shock.

i've never done anything so daring

in my life,

but i must say, i like it.

haha.

and dad,

i love you.

please don't think im rebelling. :]

and just so you guys all know

i have already proven the fact that

you don't have to be blonde to have

blonde moments.

i was making waffles,

didn't have eggs.

so i made a SPECIAL trip

to the grocery

to buy eggs.

made the waffles.

took a bite.

they were dry.

verdict is:

i forgot to add the

eggs to the waffle mix.

haha only me, only me.

happy birthday ave :)

2008-12-14T11:25:00.000-08:00

Word on the street is that my little sister is turning the BIG SIXTEEN today.However, I think I'm in denial, because such a thing seems unreal. It seems like just yesterday we were playing

"school" and fighting over who got to be the teacher.

But...

I guess I will have to come into touch with reality and face the facts:

my sister is official

to date AND legal to drive at night.

WOOT WOOT!

I love Averi. I look up to her.

(Haha, not just because of the fact that she is a whopping 6 inches taller that me.)

But because she is never afraid to stand up for what she believes in.

Averi has such an awesome personality.

She's almost always laughing, well unless

you wake her up, then that's a totally different story.

She is loved by many, and a friend to all.

I love her random text messages. They make me smile. :]

I miss driving her to school everyday.

I miss our "morning prayers."

I miss her getting mad at me when I left our vanity messy. HAHA.

I miss bumping into her in the hallways of the highschool.

I miss her delicious crepes.

Averi, lets be honest, I just freaking miss you.

I HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC BIRTHDAY!

Have fun eating those delicious Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches.

I LOVE YOU GIRLY!

free, free at last.

2008-12-11T11:03:00.001-08:00

took my last final today.
couldn't be happier.
semester is over.
bring on the holidays :)
think im gonna go take a bubble bath,
yes i am. :)
free, free at last...

HOME SWEET HOME :)

2008-12-09T16:59:00.000-08:00

This weekend I decided to take a lovely little trip down to good ole' Springdale, Idaho. (I'll be the first to admit that I stinkin' miss the place. Anyone who talks to me though probably could have guessed that. I'm pretty much a home body.)

But anyways, Saturday morning I packed up the grand am and headed for home. I popped in the new Taylor Swift CD. I always have to have good music with me to keep me awake while driving, it also keeps the drive entertaining. I jammed out to it the whole way home. In fact, I was so caught up in my music that I got off on the wrong exit, haha, and ended up in Raft River. Don't even ask me how I did this, but I really did. I scare myself sometimes.

But I finally made it back to the Harman household safe and sound. My family had just got back from cutting down the Christmas tree up by Pomerelle. I was so freaking excited. I look forward to decorating the Christmas tree every year. Since we have moved into our new house, we've up scaled our Christmas tree footage and stepped it up to a whopping 17 feet this year. It was hilarious to watch my dad shimmy up the ladder and listen to my mom tell him where to place the ornaments. But after much tribulation and hard work, our Christmas tree is officially decorated. My dad thinks its the best one yet, and I'd have to agree with him! :)

Saturday night, I went to the CSI Boys Basketball game with my best friend Regan. It was way fun. I hadn't seen her in forever, so it was good to catch up.

Another exciting highlight of the weekend was getting to see my Grandpa Bud and Grandma Bev at church. I miss seeing them every Sunday, and it totally made me happy. :)

There's truly nothing quite as good as coming back home. I appreciate home more each time I go back. I enjoyed this weekend with my family and can't wait to see them again.

Only 10 more days :) let the count down begin...

Fall Semester Over :)

2008-12-05T14:31:00.000-08:00

As of today, my first semester of college
is over. And to be quite honest, I couldn't
be more happy about it.
Only 2 more finals, and i'll be FREE. :)

Design Portfolio COMPLETE :)

2008-12-01T23:00:00.000-08:00

The Final Product :)

Business Card & Letterhead

All of my projects...

my case after being recovered (use to be a santa claus lunch box)

my logo

After ...

28 pieces of black cardstock,
1 bottle of mod podge,
2 paintbrushes,

3 trips to Hobby Lobby,

a trip to walmart's photo center,

3 rolls of adhesive,
1 can of adhesive spray,

3 sleepless nights,

Alisha is stressfree... and

my design portfolio is

finally complete. :)

lisha goes blogging!

2008-11-28T23:12:00.000-08:00

so its official,
i'm starting a blog!
after many countless hours of
looking at other people's blogs,
i've decided that i'll conform and
become a blogger.
my mom always calls me, wonderin
what i've been doing, so now she can
actually SEE what i've been up to.
this will be fun! :)