a dying profession.

I must have had this conversation a dozen times.

Yes, I am well aware that print journalism is a "dying profession."

Yes, I know that newspapers are dwindling, folding and professionals foresee drastic changes in the near future.

Yes, I know that nobody likes to read newspapers and most people don't trust the media in general.

Yes, I know that it may seem pointless to trust a reporter to present an objective article.

Yes, I know all of these things, and about any other journalism-related question you may have to throw at me.

But to me, journalism is more than a Jayson Blair, a Stephen Glass.
To me, journalism is an "All the President's Men." It's a New York Times since 1913.

It's why I have every class besides New Testament in the BRMB (aka Communications building).
It's why the tips of my fingers are always black.

It's what I have dedicated the past six years of my life to, and most likely the rest of life.

It's the first thing I think about when I wake up, and usually the last thing I think about before I go to bed (relatively).

I have woken up at 7 a.m., ran out the door in my pajamas, just to pick up a hard copy of the DU and double-check everything. Yes, newspaper is my life right now, but I wouldn't change it.

I love doing something that I think is important, that I can get involved in. Something that is constantly challenging and stretching my mind; a job where I learn at least one new thing a day on a program I have been using for years.

I may be getting a degree in something that's dying, but it's something that matters to me. and hopefully, your kids.

that's what I'm doin' these days.

yes, it may take me two months to get through all the pictures I took this summer, but at least they're up!

songs of the week, on repeat:

My Temperature's Rising: The Audition, and Holes: Rascal Flatts. two complete opposites, I know, but that's me right now.

Earlier this summer I spent the day with the Maile, Ethan & Ridge in Eagle Mountain. I used to be their "Friday" nanny my freshman year of college, and occasionally still get the chance to spend a day playing with them :) it's always such a blast! being the oldest of six, I'm used to being around kids & this whole college thing has made me realize how "kid deprived" I have gotten.

a day with my favorite utah kiddos

I think he's scared of the jumping here, and maile is such a good big sister!

my pretty little maile...her hair is sooo long! when I first started nannying her, her hair was in an adorable little bob, now look at it! I know she just loves it :)

loves & favs from summer '09.

over the summer, I worked, slept & played, and I also managed to fall in love with a few things I absolutely must tell a) the blog community b) creepy people that read my blog and don't even know me. meh, you must all know.

500 Days of Summer

"This is not a love story, it's a story about love."

I walked into the movie having only heard that quote, no trailer, no synopsis, nada. I walked out regretting that I hadn't seen it sooner. wow, what a great movie. It's different from your typical chick-flick, but that's why I love it so much.

Tom is looking for his soul-mate, his one true love, and then he meets Summer. Summer doesn't believe in love or relationships really, but Tom thinks that's changing. I won't spoil anything ... but I do hope you watch it & love it as much as I did!

plus, Tom's wardrobe is awesome. all I know is I really, really, really want to date someone who dresses like him. yess. and the soundtrack is great too ... all important components!

Gandolfo's Deli

yup, I'm totally in love with this deli right now. there are at least 40 different sandwich choices, and at least all of the one's I have tried are delicious. I have this routine of always stopping by there after work on Saturday afternoons, and then eating on the grass, usually while I talk to my mom or Courtney. It's so relaxing and I totally look forward to it. my advice? If you're in Provo, go to the one on 800 N. because 1) there are a lot of great deals, especially after 3 p.m. and 2) they are usually quiet compared to the other one.

HIMYM

(or How I Met Your Mother)

now, it may have a laugh track, but you can't judge until you've seen it. this show is the funniest show I've seen, hands down (and yes, that's including Arrested Development, although it is still great).

my brother Erik got my roommate Sarah & I hooked on this show when he came up to visit in March, but we've been addicted ever since. the shows are short (about 25 min. long) and so I like to pop one in my computer and watch it while I do my hair or makeup.

besides being hilarious in a witty, satirical way, the characters are endearing and memorable. sometimes I think I am as cynical and independent as Robin, and I think everyone hopes to marry someone as romantic as Ted or Marshall ... and let's face it, Barney just makes the show! :)

The best part? Season 5 is starting up on Sept. 21 at 8 p.m.!

Owl City

ok, I'll admit it: I'm pretty picky about new music. usually, I only listen to music I find myself or that Erik either recommends or forces me to listen to.

but Kyle insisted I listen to Owl City, and voila! love them, so much. my favorite two songs are Fuzzy Blue Lights, especially the beginning, and Hot Air Balloons.

the night I stayed in the hospital with Erik, we squished in his hospital bed and listened to Owl City off and on pretty much all night on his laptop. love it.

ps. like my new playlist? :)