The Year for Fire.

So, I had an fantastic Saturday.

First of all, I saw my beautiful friend Sydney open for Matt Costa with the lovely band she is a part of, Brady Parks and the IndiAnns. I am not lying when I tell you that they are one of my favorite bands at the moment. Their music makes me feel, which is what all good art should do. You should check them out! They really have an amazing thing going, and I love seeing them play.

Then, I spotted Hailey Haugen and her fiance nearby in the crowd. I realize I sound like a king-creep when I tell you that it was so delightful for me, but come on, people. Her talent is amazing, and their love is just happy. I love her videos! You should go to their blog, and seriously, it would not be a waste of your day to watch every single one. You will be happier after, I promise you that. She's a part of Haugen Creative and I am constantly impressed by their ability to creatively capture love, and the beauty of the world that we live in. And can I just say, I was legitimately nervous to tell her how much I love her videos? I'm not a nervous one, but she's pretty nearly a celebrity, you know? And I felt so creepy. :/ Because I don't know if it's irritating to have people so involved with your life or not? But she was the loveliest person, and so gracious about it. She gave me a hug, asked me my name, and we talked a little about life and it was sort of an answer to a prayer. Her fiance is ridiculously nice as well, and it was just HAPPY. And kind of awesome. When they are world famous, I'm going to tell people I met them one time and that they were just lovely. Please check their stuff out! They're wonderful, and an inspiration to help people create. :)

Um, something cool that I thought of Saturday was how Heavenly Father often answers our prayers with other people, whether that's a perfectly timed email, an apology, a reunion, whatever it may be. Life is cool, and so is God.

Also, I had a chance to play some Twister in an elevator, on my way up to a Chinese New Years party. Picture a classroom in the BYU student center, with all the lights off, with red and yellow streamers coming from the ceiling. There are a couple plates of cookies on one wall under a lamp, along with party noise-makers. There's a whole lot of awkward floating around, and there's top 40 music playing at full blast. Translation? Had the best dance party I've had in a while. I can't dance, but I really like to pretend.

It got me to thinking, I didn't know what animal it was for the Chinese New Year! Which is a traveshamockery - a travesty, a sham, and a mockery. I know I was born in the year of the rooster. Gobble, gobble. Anyway. Jalynn - she's the one I'm somewhat spooning in elevator twister, SORRY - texted me today and informed me that it is the year of the dragon.

Well, my friends. That seems pretty fitting to me. I recharged my batteries, had some fun, got some creative inspiration, and well. It is the year for fire. :)