..A few things. Bear with me.

ok. first item of business:


GO SEE THE DARK KNIGHT. GO SEE IT. NOW!




It will probably scare you, but it's a really great movie. Very well-made and believable. I was very giddy about this movie before it came out, and when I left the theater, i was in absolute awe and kept thinking about it days afterward. All of the characters were real and larger-than-life. Ledger did an incredible job, like everyone says, but of course, I think my homeboy Christian Bale was the best. :)
I don't really get that excited about things, but this one makes me crazy. You should have seen me. . . or maybe not. haha.



So, in other words, we saw Batman, and fell in love with movies again.

another great movie we saw recently was "3:10 to Yuma". It's a gritty old western made beautifully I thought. And, of course, when you have people like Russell Crowe, Ben Foster, and the Bale, you def. can't go wrong. Plus, from a 'design snob' standpoint, signage and posters, the DVD cover and menu look awesome. Just an all-around well put together package.



see?

ok, ok, (calming down a little....)

Second item of business:
The month has just flown by. we've been out of town every weekend for over a month. oops. It's been nice to see family (in the good and the bad) and just to be able to relax with them.I don't know about you guys, but i have the best in-laws. (what a sterile word....) but i really think of them as my own family and really think a lot of them. I don't get all the 'dread the in-law' jokes. . .

anyway, as you know, i am a designer, and seldom talk about it. I guess i don't have much to say. but, i was experimenting w. certain Photoshop techniques and came up with this. It's Sara, my little niece.



It's a fun life.

Third item of business: (more or less)

Stop Using plastic bags.



Pick up some canvas bags and reuse them. I'm not sure why i'm even talking about this (must be the allergy meds kicking in...) but Cody and I use canvas bag when we go shopping, and feel in some small way, are making the wold a better place. haha It's easy, convenient (despite the odd looks we get), and no more lame plastic bags floating around the house.

Hmmmm.... i think that's what's up. We work, we come home, I run, we watch whatever RedBox has to offer, and then go to bed. We get up, and do it all over again. However, as monotonous as this sounds, we are so happy. It's been almost 2 years since the wedding day. So crazy. We are so happy.

Random, i know.

July, so far

This month has proven to be a crazy-busy, but fun one! We kicked off the month by celebrating our nation's independence in Blanding, UT. It was really fun because my brother and sister got to go too, along with all of Cody's family. I love going to Blanding for the 4th of July because of the small-town feel, and because they basically go all-out. The day started with a parade filled with floats, ATV's and people in larger-than-life trucks. Right after that there is a food fair-deal where all kinds of food is sold, along with games and fun everywhere. After a good rest, we went to a "Melodrama", which was actually really fun and entertaining. We had just enough time to head over to the baseball fields and get a great spot for the fireworks. In Blanding, the fireworks are pretty elaborate. They go on forever. There is a live band and the whole town comes out again for a great time. We loved it.
Also, on out Blanding vacay, we gave Ryan and Emily the grand tour. We went to an awesome dinosaur museum, checked out the Monticello temple, and of course, the local Alco. Good times, good times. . .
The drive, of course was long, but the weather was really rainy and stormy, which made the trip that much more exciting. (in my opinion at least...)
Then, we just spent this weekend with more of Cody's family at a family reunion. Those are always really fun and just a great excuse to go camping. Cody's family is so awesome. They are always so nice and funny. (and great cooks!) It was great.

It seems like every weekend we have not been home. it's great. Maybe not so great for our ward..... and our callings..... but it's so nice to get away, especially in the summer. Unfortunately, i think our crazy weekends have come to a close. I think there are a couple here and there, but nothing like the past month. oh well, back to life we come.

Yellerstone (and then some)

Are you as tired as i am of looking at that chimp?? haha

So, we just came back from a very awesome, very relaxing vacation. I know the title says 'Yellerstone', but we did SO much more than that. Allow me to elaborate:

ok, on Friday after what seemed like forever we left for Manti to check out the pageant up there. I had never been, so it seemed like a good idea. It was really... interesting. haha. it was good, and entertaining. I'll leave it at that. After the pageant, we wandered up to Salt Lake to spend the night w. my favorite people, the Campbells/Todds, whatever. The next morning we took off for wider and greener pastures (literally). it was such a crazy day, it seemed like all that could slow us down did, with one car crash after another, make traffic really slow. But, we got there eventually in one piece. We stayed in a cabin outside of the park, which was pretty cool.

It all would have been flawless, if i hadn't been such a freak about bugs. The Mosquitoes were everywhere, like it was a wall or something. Needless to say, i didn't go outside unless i had to...or it was the middle of the day haha. I only got away with 2 bites, which is a record low for me.

After a quiet Sunday, we ventured into the park and saw some really awesome things. Cody and I had never been there before, and everyone else had, so they knew right where to go. We saw so much that day from all kinds of wildlife to bubbling geysers, to endless beauty of waterfalls, cliffs, rolling hills and monstrous lakes. it was cool.







We went to Old Faithful, and faithful she was. we spent some time there and just toured different parts of the park. After a long day of beauty our day, ended of course with backed up traffic from another accident in the park. it was kind of fun to just hang out and explore. We slept good that night.













The next day we started slowly back home. we stopped and checked out some of the Idaho temples and ran into one of Cody's old mission companions. We finally made it back to SLC and god a hold of one of my best roomies who just came home from a mission like 2 days before. We decided to stay in SLC and hang with her the next.
It was so good to see her and to catch up. We got home yesterday and had an awesome vacation. We did SO much. Now it's back to the old grind--sorta. July is going to be a busy month. I'll keep you 'posted' haha. i kill myself. . . :S

Cheeta the Chimp deserves a star

haha

I'm not sure how to describe this, but go to this website.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/GoCheeta/

Cheeta, apparently is a seasoned Hollywood actor that deserves a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. He's been denied like 7 times and other 'nonhuman' stars like Kermit the frog and Ryan Seacrest has been awarded a star already.

I stumbled on this today and sort of laughed to myself because it's such a goofy cause, but a good one at the same time. He's dang cute too. i totally think Cheeta deserves a star.

So, go sign the petition.

:]

I haven't forgotten...

(a clare campbell original.)


... How much I love Man vs. Wild.

that is all.

I have nothing to do at work.
this made me cry . (by laughter of course)

World's Scariest Laugh




:D

And so it begins.

How is life after SUU? Like a lazy summer filled with family, barbeque's, working, and the Wii. haha For the most part, Cody and I have been working full-time at our jobs, trying to work in at least a couple of tennis games, and basically goofing off whenever we can. it's been nice.

I have started working on a website for myself...because i should have had one already... what better time than now i guess. it's weird, because i have taken on this project, and i keep thinking i need to finish this soon cause it's due in some class.... oh wait. i have no class. i'm on my own time now. A very odd concept.

For the time being, i am still at my current job making website-based educational tutorials. it's a fun place to work, and the load is light enough. I might look into other graphic design jobs in the area, but i guess i can't really do that until my site is up and going. (it's a major portfolio necessity) so, we'll see what happens with that.

What else, what else? a couple of weeks ago we joined the Campbells/Taylors for a 5K run and walk in SLC. It was an awesome experience. It was for Breast Cancer, and it was a real eye opener to see how this ailment really affects everyone. It was a really good day. After spending some time w. family, had to get home. We took a detour and stopped in Provo (originally for gas?) but we somehow ended over by BYU and the MTC. I had never seen these places up close before, so we stopped and looked around. We then went over to the Provo temple. it was really neat. It was so quiet and peaceful. it was getting pretty dark/late, so we got back on the road.





This weekend, my sister Emily is graduating from high school! it is so crazy. i can't believe it. i am so proud and happy for her. She has accomplished so much. She is one of my heroes.

The calling is going good enough. All of the people that we switch off with from week to week have moved, so now it's just the Clare and Cody show every week until some new people are called. This will be interesting.

Oh yeah! James and Ernie, a navajo comedy duo came to cedar about a week ago and did a show here. it was SO good! haha i got to meet them and they are so cool and laid-back. it was awesome.

The Big Day

Well, it came and went. It was a wonderful day. I dressed in my native best, and represented the best i could. Everything went smoothly, and i got the closure i needed. Before, i was afraid to graduate, and that life as i knew it would be over. but it isn't and life is good. It was a good day. Thanks to all those that came and for the hugs. It was awesome. I'm not trying not to think about the whole "now i ahve to work... and raise a family part of it...) yeah. not yet. Here are a few pics of the cool, cool day.

As the Campbell world turns...

hmmm....

what's new, what's new.... school (classes) are over! Next week is finals week, and then the big day (dun dun dun!) It's a little odd, i must admit. What am i going to do with myself after this?? I usually LOVE school, and everything that has to do with it. BUT, at this point, i'm ready for a good break. I plan on working at LearnKey still, making that magic, and then silently be in pursuit for another local job. I love LearnKey and all, but it might be time for a change soon. I really wish i could just move on to grad school, and get that ball rolling, but i'm afraid that won't be possible for at least a couple of years.. or something. For the time being, I'll just be the bread winner and Cody can just focus on school. Good deal i think.

My mac is amazing. Yeah, i'm geeking out about it, but what can you do? i've been wanting one forever, and now i am free to create and design freely, and not be bound to a school lab, or at home. It's a beautiful thing.

Emily, my sister is SO cool. She comes to visit me every other weekend, and we have a blast when she comes, or I pay a visit down south. This weekend, she qualified to compete in a track meet SUU puts on every year. She is constantly taking first in Javallin (sp?) and doing really well. Sadly, she will be attending DSC (not SUU) in the fall, but she's on the track team there, and she has a sweet scholarship. So, i guess that works.

Cody is decent. haha We still are one-car-ing it, and he's really considering his options now... which are many. He went on a school trip recently to salt lake to tour some major electronics companies and enjoyed it... enough. Poor boy got sick and had a miserable time, but tried to make the best of it. He's good now, just like me, trying to survive this last part of school. We can really use a good break. Our days are so robotic and routine. We see each other in the mornings and nights. (I guess a little more since we have to share a car...but you get it.)

Finals week....will be interesting. I have 4 finals, 2 on one day, and the rest along the week. They are all art projects, and so far, I am nearly done with the one that is due last, and not even close with the ones that are due right up. go figure. So, this weekend, after some careful planning, I will be at the mercy of Drawing 2 and Senior Portfolio/Publication design stuff. lame. I am building a book...a portfolio book. (we are supposed to make one before we leave school, originally just a start.) And me, being the overachiever that i am, decided to just make the book, start to finish. I know it's possible, so we'll see what happens.

The Portfolio show opening went well. It was a little awkward to stand around while people looked at my stuff, and it was SO crowded, but it was good overall. I'll have to get some pictures of my very own little display.

That's about it, we work, we learn, we eat, we sleep. We get up and do it again.

hagoone sikiis

Tagged! (again)

1. What is his name? Kenneth Albert Cody Campbell
2. How long have you been married? about 20 months? something like that?
3. How long did you date? hmmm....about a year? a little less i think.
4. Who eats more sweets? We both eat way too much sugar
5. Who said I love you first? Out loud? Cody. haha
6. Who is taller? Cody
7. Who can sing better? i'm going to say cody...only cause i KNOW i can't sing.
8. Who is smarter? at art? me. At everything else? cody
9. Who does the laundry? usually me
10. Who pays the bills? the computer. anything outside of that cody pays.
11. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Cody? (what a confusing question...)
12. Who cooks dinner? we trade off.
13. Who drives? mostly Cody, sometimes me
14. Who is more stubborn? both of us are really stubborn.
15. Who kissed who first? hmmm....i think it was Cody. It was SO LATE that night.
16. Who asked who out first? Cody asked me on a funny date to a cabin
17. Who proposed? CodyCody
18. Who wears the pants? haha....depends. it's pretty even.

I tag Erin, Jessica, and Sarah (somehow through Erin. haha)

Basically...

I suck at making chocolate chip cookies. They taste normal, but they look like poo.
Maybe i should just stick to my prized peanut butter cookies....


... which really are the bomb.


:)

TAGGED!

Tagged! - ABCs

A-attached or single? attached. at the hip

B-best friend? Erin, Cody, Damaris

C-cake or pie? Cake; go ahead, call me a fat kid :)

D-day of choice? Thursday. No part. reason. I just like them. However, lately, Wednesdays have been pretty fleeting :)

E-essential item? a jacket. and a good laugh.

F-favorite color? green. brown. creme.

G-gummy bears or worms? gummy worms

H-hometown? The United States. Seriously.

I-indulgence? DAYDREAMING. i am there sometimes more than here.

J-January or July? July. in Cedar City. It's nice here.

K-kids? What are those? haha

L-Life is incomplete without... laughter

M-marriage date? August 18, 2006

N-# of siblings? 2 brothers, 1 sister

O-oranges or apples? both :)

P-phobias or fears? falling off, spiders, confrontation...

Q-quote? "Heads are gonna ROLL!!" haha

R-reason to smile? warm blanket, warm laptop, warm hubby.

S-Season of choice? fall. BEST season.

T-tag 3 people. KaeLee, Daniel, Jenna

U-unknown fact about me? I'm native american? haha

V-very favorite store? Lately, Robets... but ultimately? Barnes and Nobel. all the way.

W-worst habit? I daydream too much, and laugh too much.

X-x-ray or ultrasound? I have no idea.... have had neither?

Y-Your favorite food? mexican... and mom's cooking

Z-zodiac sign? Pisces. I'm intuitive and sensitive. Go me.


that is all. :D

"Her royal highness Clare of Campbell...."

Is graduating from college in 1 MONTH. scary stuff guys....

So, the printing went great. My stuff is at the gallery as we speak, and getting ready to glow. Can you tell I'm relieved? Now I can focus on regular things like drawing II and printmaking, and a smaller bookmaking assignment. Oh, and my grad. announcements too. Anyone wanna come? give me your address, and iI'll get one to you. :)

WHEW! on to other things. . . I'm finally getting my mac. you heard it. my laptop should get here tomorrow, or sometime after that. It's a beautiful day outside in Cedar City, and I'm getting everything done i set out to do today.

I also got my hair trimmed. yes i did. the last time i cut my hair of any kind was a year ago in January when i chopped off my long locks for a change and for Locks of Love. i measured my hair before I made the big cut, and then a year later i measured it again and it was the same! so cool. so, anyway, I figured after a year of growing and stuff, my hair was SO due for a good cutting. i just trimmed it, and it felt AMAZING. haha i sound like a freak or something, but seriously it made all the difference. I feel good.

Cody's truck is dead. poor guy can't get a break for anything. it happened at the END of spring break too. So, we've been doing the one-car thing for a while, and it's been ok. He can fix it... but he just doesn't have any time for it, you know? one of these days...

One of the things that has dawned on me lately (i have no idea why either) is that i am still attractive to people!(more like boys, haha) I know this sounds stupid and vain, but for some reason, i just figured that after i got married, i would just be me, and not have to worry about impressing anyone or whatever. But, as of lately, i have been getting a lot more attention than normal.... what the heck. The whole art dept. knows I'm happily married, and there's the couple few that give me the vibe. Does anyone else go this? i think it's flattering and all, but they are just a day too late and a dollar short. At the same time, it's amusing. I guess i still got it! haha. (yeah....)

ok, ok. i talk too much sometimes.

Hagoone for now!

s t o r y o f m y l i f e!

So, my whole 'homemade' magazine endeavor didn't work. after LOTS of trial and error, it just didn't work. Turns out the paper I was using was 1/4in. shorter than i needed, thus making my 2-sided printing off by 1/4 of an inch. (my hubby's a genious. He figured all this out). SO LAME! with patience and paper coming to an uncommon low, I opted for Staples to try and save my project. I won't see the final results until later, but i really hope it comes out.

oh yeah, all this talk about printing and magazines are not just mindless ramble. For those just tuning in, I am graduating this semester from SUU, and as a requirement for graduation, the graduating seniors have to gather their best work from over the years and make them perfect to put in a gallery show, to show off how great we are. I am on schedule with all i have to do, and alls i have left to go is to print and put together a magazine I completely designed myself. The show starts on April 10th, here at the SUU Braithwaite gallery. It runs til graduation day, May 3rd. So, if you have nothing else to do, or if you have to, COME! it'll be really great.



hagoone for now!

Yeah. . . about that. . .

SO, The other night i dreamt that I was en route to Santiago, Chile. The thing was, we HAD to get there in a straight line, and by some way or another. We made numerous stops here and there, but by the time i woke up, we hadn't made it. sad story.

In real news, 3 days til the deadline for turning in work for the senior portfolio show. I really couldn't be happier either. The sooner this is completed the better. I thankfully put myself of a pretty straight and narrow schedule this semester so I wouldn't be rushing and freaking out at the very end. I fixed what i needed to, rebuild stuff i needed to, and alls i have left to go is to print a magazine. (it's more complicated that it sounds).
Any other normal person would have just taken their file to a printing place and gotten it done, lickety-split. But, of course it just wouldn't be me if i didn't do things the more challenging way: Doing it all myself. I went on quite the adventure to get the paper i needed, and so i'm going to print it myself, 2 sided, then fold it, and then either sew it together or just staple it. I haven't quite decided yet. The printer i'm using is HUGE and complicated, and the last time i used it, it seriously took me 3 hours to print a liitle book i made. So, i'm thinking the same time or more for this one too. However long this takes, the result is AWESOME. SO, in long, it's worth it. (Plus, in my mind,for something to be truly 'mine', i have to assemble it completely by myself, it's just a product from the local Staples or Image Pro.) I'm odd.

Other than that taking center stage in life, there have been some good breaks. I went to Vegas a couple of times for a wedding and also for kicks. Here's some from the wedding trip:






it was fun. The second time, my mom and i went for fun a few days after my birthday. we totally shopped and walked 'til we couldn't anymore. Literally. Our feet hurt for a couple of days after that. haha







The b-day was good. had a party at work, then the fam. came up for some good times. i don't like the number 22 i decided though. It may be even, but it's still odd to me.
My sister competed in the Miss Native American Dixie pageant this weekend. It was really cool to be apart of that stuff again. It brought back so many memories of my time as Miss Native American SUU. She didn't get the title, but she was just fine with that. Good sport.

AND POW WOWS FOR ALL....
The SUU pow wow was fun too. . .





I guess this is what i get for being a lazy poster. A super long post. SO much has happened this month. it was a good one :D

hagoone siikis.