The Bestie

So I decided to change my blog post this time to "Truths about me and my Bestest Friend in the whole wide world... Catherine Ann Stabio... (formerly known has Hecht) ;) haha

1. If you're telling it to me or if you're telling it to her... We are both going to know about it! haha

Me and lil 'ol miss Cat... Well we know one too many things about each other. And too many things about other people! haha Me and the good 'ol bestie have daily chit chats and if we go past a day, someone usually gets an "I miss you" text.... (Although Catherine sucks at responding to messages... FACT!) We are so close and in each other's business that I get to know the TMI's about her and anyone she come in contact with, and vice versa. This "problem" (even though I do not see the problem with it... haha) can be quite obnoxious if you aren't us. So this is fair warning to all involved... If you don't want her or I to know, don't tell us. :)

 

2. Our evolution...                                

  Fall 2010....                                    

                      Spring 2011...

                                 Fall 2011...

             Winter 2012...

           Spring 2012...

..::Now::..

3. ~Memories~

Fall 2010... Our first semester. Me and Cat (to disclose, I was the one who gave her this now famous nickname! Or else she'd still be Cathy... ;) ) were quite different. Both young and dumb! But I was so drawn to Cat's fun personality and my lack thereof that I knew I wanted to be best friends. (Weird but true!) But Cat gave me the BEST birthday party I could have asked for, being so far away from home and homesick constantly. This girl gave me a princess themed birthday party, castle pinata and all! Along with my favorite word game... BANANA GRAMS! 

Spring 2011... This was my most trivial semester by far. I gained my testimony here and I had my best friend there to help me along the way. I would call Cat in the middle of the day or night and have questions and answers that I needed help with that no one else could understand but her. My Best Friend walked me through my most life changing experience, and helped me pray in search for answers I needed that would affect the rest of my life. Here is where I became eternally grateful for my best friend. 

Fall 2011... This is where we accomplished nothing of meaning except our friendship! :)

We became the adventurous/fun bunch. We had random weekend trips to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Cat would wait for me to get off work everyday so we could go have lunch together. Cat would come wake up after her date nights and tell me all about them, (because I had no dating life to share). She almost killed me/turned me into a science experiment by dying my eggs DARK BLUE for my birthday haha. She also lent me a shoulder to cry on after the most difficult break up in my life. (My only break up, nonetheless DIFFICULT!) And to top it all off we both failed classes together, dropping our GPA's to academic failings, but made the most EPIC music videos Idaho has ever seen! WHAAAAT UUUP!!!!

Winter 2012... haha... well... this semester tried mine and Cat's friendship.When you're in a room with someone 24/7 for 3 months, I don't care how much of best friends you are... you may want to smoother the other with a pillow at times! haha But I am glad those things occurred. All I know is that after that semester, and still being best friends, just shows how much we love each other! 

Spring 2012... although we did not room together this semester me and Cat remained really close. And during this time we added another person into our tight neat duo. Her soon to be hubby, Rodrigo Stabio. Our duo turned into a trio and I am pretty sure we sometimes drove our newest addition insane at times. But ya gotta know, when you start to fall in love/marry a girl, the best friends are included! ;)

Fall 2012... Present Day... I was scared that once Cat got married it would forever change our friendship. We would go separate ways and the love and friendship would be a great memory. But I have been blessed to find out that it has only become more awesome and fun! :)

We don't necessarily have "girls night" every weekend, or do our random music video shoots, or have dinner together every Sunday (even if it was just us two together), but we see each other daily... except for today cause we are both sick in bed! I have been blessed to be a little extended addition to her new family, receiving Priesthood Blessings from her husband, and being included in all the fun, even if it is with a bunch of married couples! haha I am grateful to know Heavenly Father has blessed my dearest friends life in abundance and that I have been by her side to witness it all. 

4. We are freakin' HILARIOUS!!!

   I don't care who you are. But when in the presence of me and my bestie you will come to find out life is quite grand and fun. The stuff that is said and gestures that are made, one might think we might be insane and rather odd. (I can say this because my family has even told me this!) Our inside jokes and sense of humor in general is quite funny! So please sign up and we would love to give you a show.. Its's kind of how we roll ;)

5. My Rock...

     I am grateful for my dear friend who at times told me "Stop" or "Shut Up" so I would come back to reality. And some of the most tender and merciful moments were when she didn't have to say anything at all but listen. Me and Cat both know the Lord had us cross paths on purpose. It is no coincidence we got roomed together our first semester. In some way we have taught each other important life lessons. Cat has been my rock at times when I felt like the world was caving in, from break ups to family trials, she has put up with it and has never once complained or told me to get over myself... (FALSE! She did say that once but I was being quite dramatic haha) Nonetheless she has been one of the most solid support systems, for all the drama in my life.

6. Grateful!

   I don't know if Cat will get to this point in the blog, cause it is rather long than intended, (but I'd hope so considering it is about her as well!!!!), but I want her to know how GRATEFUL I am for and the example she has set in my life. She led a path for me at times when I didn't know where to go. She showed me that I could actually be cool, and lighten up! I hope I have been a great friend in return for the blessings she has brought forth in my life. And I cannot waaait! for the next step in both of our lives and how we can gossip and annoy our husbands together! haha :)

Love You Cataract!

                                

                                 

Prince Charming How To's...

This post is dedicated to the Knights-in-Training and to those wondering how to catch a young ladies attention.... My personal "truths" and experiences on How To be a girl's Prince Charming... 

Thee Basics...

1. Once Upon a Time... WAIT! Did Prince Charming exist in 2012???
First! Let us address the Prince Charming title. Realistically there is no Prince Charming. Fellas, we know. And we know we are not no grand princesses. But we, as women, do hope for some enchanting, sweeping off our feet moments of love. (YES, momentS with an "S". Because this should occur more often than the first date, engagement, or wedding day). And I am a firm believer in not settling for less than what you deserve, even if it means standing alone. So with that being said, every man should treat his wife, girl he is courting, and women in general, with a royal attitude. 

2. Sliding doors don't charm a girl... a man opening each door does. 
Something that I ALWAYS come back after a first date noting to my roommates/friends is how often, (or if it even happened), the guy opened the door for me. These doors include entering and exiting a place (restaurant, house, car, the gym, class, etc.) Whether she is passenger, in the back seat, or driving... OPEN THE DOOR. Makes her feel like a woman. If she gives you permission to stop, you may, until then keep it coming. And keep it going after the first date, after marriage, and until she dies. 
Personally opening a door, is like the beginning of opening up my heart.
**BONUS POINTS!** Open for other women when she is around. Melt her heart with that!

3. Wrap her up in laughter! :)
One of thee most attractable qualities for a guy (in my book) is humor! Best way to see if I'm comfortable with you, is to see if I can laugh with you. True, deep laughter. The kind that keeps you chuckling and smiling even after the joke was told 5 minutes ago. The kind that makes her give you the "you're the coolest kid on the block" look. Is she breathy laugh and a simple smile then you aren't taking down her walls. This may take some time. But all effort is noticed.

4. H always comes before K... Hugs. Hands. Holding. Kisses.
The order to show her you care and respect her. Although she wants the K first, she will appreciate the H's before the big K!
Hugs... Not side hugs. Not pat on the back, job well done hugs. Hug her like you like her. Make her feel little in your arms like its a shelter. Long enough to show 'yeah, I like you', but not too long to show 'yeah, I'm being creepy'. 
Hands... as scary as it is reach for her hand. It's like reaching for her moon. Landing the hand holding shows you are in it with her. It's more meaning than a hug, so be careful when using it. But its the next step in saying 'Let's see where this goes'.
Holding... Like cuddling, but not cliche and cheesy. A girl can tell the difference between having a cuddle sesh and being held. Her dad held her, (meaning he made her feel safe and care free). Make a big move and show you care and HOLD her.
Kisses... the first kisses with any guy should be magical. Lead up to it with a laugh, a compliment, eye gazing, or something that can make her have a mental picture of that moment forever... you never know if that will be hers and yours last, first kiss. ;) Kisses speak louder than words at times. So make sure you are ready for the non-verbal expression before using it. To her your kiss should be worth a thousand words!

Final words of advice... each girl is different and should be treated as such... each moment to her is a magical one if you play it right. By showing you're a man she will have confidence in you. By showing her you care you will gain a new best friend in her. Do both and own a Princess!

oh so random!

I feel as though I am obligated to write a blog since upon my arrival in the Burg. And to update my real life fan club.... Well let's update this truth board about me!

Truths...
1. being a female, turning 21, unmarried and not on a mission, in a Mormon society is apparently a sin?

           I was asked a few weeks back by a male, "it must suck to be single girl here and not going on a mission... what's wrong with you?" Let's address the issue. The issue here is your mentality of thinking. Last I checked it was not required as a female to go on a mission? Secondly, being single is a choice. It is in all honesty because guys like this, that ask ridiculous and immature things like so, that I do not settle (Yes, settle) for the BYU-I mentality. 

2. I don't dance...

                 Over the course of the past few weeks I have realized my hips DO LIE! MY hispanic hips are much deceiving. No I cannot shake it like Shakira or JLO. Perhaps more along the lines as if Emma Stone were trying to "get down". Awkward. Unattractive. And in the name of all that is good PLEASE STOP! haha 

3. officially too cool for school!

              Let's recap week one... Attended every class. Recap week 2..... missed 2 classes. Did NO homework. 

(I hope technology will expand so greatly that my future

 children will not be able to go back and read this).

Week 3. Present. Missed one class. and some accomplishment of homework.

I officially hate school and if i could drop it I would. But would love to have a degree for dropping it. Possible? haha

I am highly unmotivated to do tedious and mindless work. Pretty sure Aristotle and various other educational philosophers would be disappointed in how the system has turned out. Unchallenging, so much that a monkey could do it. I just simply choose not to. :)

4. I am ooooobsessed with black people Youtube videos.

Please watch and let your IQ drop a few points and enjoy my sense of humor. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oBlnb5orJo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Rau01wbeo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwUX4cSwrRk

5. I love chessyness and surprises!!!!!!!!!!

   I had thee most great past weeks filled with cheesyness and surprises!!! Makes my heart melt. :) And that is all I will say until I can't control my excitement anymore! 

Although random this is all true and given permission to be talked about, considering my blog has already been talked about ;) haha

Until next time....

Be kind to one another!

    

why T-Swift speaks MY truths...

So I have been inspired today! Thank you once again T-Swift for relaying messages I could not. And because of that I want to title my "truths" after the song titles that have revealed truths to me over the years.

Truths...

1. "We are NEVER ever ever ever getting back together... like ever!"
         Not only do I declare independence from a 'fairytale' I once held on to, I am also declaring independence from teenage love and stupidity of being immature and naive. So to the boys who are struggling to be men because they're still playing games all I have to say is, 0111001101110101011000110110101101110011001000000111010001101111001000000111001101110101011000110110101100100000011000100111001001101111
And why do we as women not see our worth? We are created as glorious beings, given the divine power to be mothers, and yet we think so little of ourselves and think ourselves incomplete unless with somebody? You is kind. You is smart. You is important. And you are WORTH it!

2. "you should've said yes NO!"
        Looking back I can see the Lord's hand extended tremendously into my life! I'm pretty sure He was probably even yelling out my name at me... and I still wasn't paying attention. Because now looking back I'm like 'oh! I could have escaped hell'. So to the ladies out there, when he cheats, Ask if he is worth it? Then ask did he think you were worth it?... Don't forget to ask the second question. Save yourself from heartache. Be brave! 

3. "I go back to SEPTEMBER..." <---- hahaha
       This truth just tells me to follow promptings.... When I go back to "September" I realize that I could have listened to the Holy Ghost sooner, been a little more diligent and a little bit stronger. Don't question the Lord, but know He has a plan, and it is far greater than one we can see.

Lastly, even though you may think this... 

know that that is NOT the case ;)   Remember....

And continue...

And thank you again T-Swift for helping me realize some of life's great lessons! <3

the odd stack of truths...

Today's truths, are odd because none of them have anything to deal with each other. And it should explain how random my day and life tends to be from time to time...


1. "Best work under PRESSURE"
      -This is no longer to be held true in my reign of Queen at Procrastination. Today I just felt a little older. I was kind enough to have my amazing friends over till 2 in the morning helping me out with math. (Shout out to the Stabio's!). I had the crazy young, wild thought occur to me "I shall pull an all nighter on my last night of the semester!" I was thrilled because I had not done that in a very long while. But there I found myself at 2:30 am, thinking "Nope. Sleep over rides this test I should be studying for." And there I was, asleep...
Not accomplishing ANYTHING I had set out to do.
And realizing, I am not getting any younger...


2. Forgetting to add SAUCE
     -When ordering at Buffalo Wild Wings NEVER EVER order a sauce for your wings that is on the RIGHT side of the bottle on the menu. You will come to realize (if you didn't read the fine print that is), that the "sauce" is powder. First off.... WHO EATS WINGS WITH POWDER?!?! Ya should be shot. Secondly, I should really remember, or read the menu properly because this is the second time it has happened to me and the thought even occurred on the drive to "Hey brit! Don't order that powder crap again" And Wa-La! I did...


3. Never to late to pArTy!
    -Today marks the first day of summer vacation for me! AKA It will be like this for the next 2 summers to come. Although I am happy for the summer, I feel as though the track system ruins it a little, due to its late arrival. I will stick to my saying "the track system ruins lives." But without further adieu, my summer is here! The means, 1 Bridal Shower, 2 Weddings, 1 trip to Disneyland, at least 2 CAMPING trips, multiple late night talks and games, at least 1 music video, and finally a 7 weeks period without homework! The shackles are off and the world can continue to turn again. Free at last, Free at last! Thank God almighty, we are free AT LAST!


Until the next set of truths... Be kind and Love one another

Here I am...

I want to declare a little about myself before I begin this "tell all" about my and my fabulous life! haha
My name is Brittany Ludi-Darnell. Ludi-Darnell because I carry both my parents last names and sought no need to change it because of the possibility of getting married one day. (But this isn't a self-pity single blog, so you may continue on)...
I was born on October 3rd, 1991, to some amazing parents who have been some of my best friends in life. I have biologically 2 younger brothers who are some of the most hilarious and caring people I know, and another person I consider my brother but technically is only my cousin. Nonetheless I will refer to having 3 siblings, all boys.
I grew up in the best of circumstances. Which make me think, I must of been good in the life before, because I lucked out compared to most of the world.
My dad is my super hero! He amazes me in all he accomplishes. Pops works as the Athletic Director at my high school and the boys varsity basketball coach. Mom, my best friend, also works within the school system and I love it! Part of the reason I want to be a teacher because my parents have the same vacation as us growing up, so we had lots of family time,
But enough about my background. Lets fast forward and get to it...!

This week we are summing up finals week and I am more than ready to be home! Homeward bound in 1 day and Disneyland bound in 9! BLESSINGS!!!! <3 So I can't help but be a little excited to see my fam and to count my blessings... But I want to wrap up the semester by declaring some truths I've learned this semester....

1. college is far greater than high school
   - I used to think as a Junior in high school "It can't get better than this"... oh how naive I was! Cause it got far better and made me realize how shallow I was.
2. I made a complete 360 change in who I am 
   - If friends and family really got to know from back home, they would see a different girl. I'm not the loud, know it all girl I was. I'm a little more quite, I watch what I say, I realized I am just as imperfect as you are and that I have made my own royal screw ups in life.
3. My sarcasm is the best feature about me. 
    -Not many girls can be as quick and witty and lay down a line like I do. haha. But it does become an issue when I like someone. Still trying to find the balance
4. I AM NO GOOD AT FLIRTING
    -Ya know how God has given us talents? Well mine was to be witty and sarcastic, while other girls are awesome flirts! I lack that capability. Now don't get me wrong, I am an awesome person to date, when I am dating someone. I'm very clever and sweet. But getting to that part is hard. Batting the eye lashes and compliment the guy and making myself seem "sellable" is just not my forte!
5. Lastly, FORGIVENESS is the best thing in the world!
     -I am so grateful the Lord has allowed me to be forgiven daily and has allowed others to forgive me, Forgiveness is such a hard trait and I still struggle daily. But nonetheless it's changed my life and opened up my eyes to the possibilities with others in life. What a kind and merciful Heavenly Father we have to allow such a gift unto us.

Until the next truths... Be kind and love one another