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HIP HIP HORRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, well I look at my blog as a place to brag about myself. ANd then if people ever read my blog they can read about me bragging about myself.

Ok, so heres why Natalie is happy. Back in January-ish, Natalie went to a heart doc apt. THe doctors have been watching my heart, specifically my pulmonary valve since I can remember. WEll back in January, my apt kinda ffreaked my freak and made me cry. I was WAY overweight and had high cholestral. My heart condition was upgraded to a moderate. I know that probably does not sound bad, but it was mild, then they said it was moderate. So that to me ment that it was getting worse. After that appointment I decided to do something about it and made my goal for my july/august apt to hear good results.

So my mom and I set a goal back in january to start water aerobics. WE have become pretty consistant (except currently due to surgery recovery for my mother and summer work for me). ON top of that, I would do cycling classes. I DEFINATELY have cut back on the fast foods. I was bad for a while on that. Now its only once in a while. I usually eat pretty good, the thing that I think was killing me was portion size. SO I have tried my best to cut down on portion size. My job this summer has kept me VERY active. FOr my head guard shifts, I am on my feet walking for a good six hours. With swimming lessons, we are in the water for 8 hours a day twice a week water walking.

I think all of what I just described has played a huge factor in my results for my apt from today. I have lost........

20 POUNDS!!!
And the doc told me that my chlostral is down. There is one category that is just a little high, but the doc told me that if I keep up what I am doing, then it should decrease. AND to top that off, my heartt condition has gone back down to mild. I am soooooooo happy. I mean, I could still loose some poundage, but hey, I am happy that this diet and exercise is working.

Anyways, I love my blog and how I can brag about myself. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH

PEACE OUT

Summer 2011

Hello Blog! I have not forgotten about you I promise. I look at you and your friend blogs every day. I check on your friends. I don't know if your friends check on you thouh. :) just kidding

Well, the summer is coming to a close. I am starting my 4 year at the U. I just thought I should give an update on one of the best summers of my life.

It started off on May 12 pulling an unconscious dude out of the pool and having to completely revive him. I think I am over it emotionally altough the thoughts still come to me of how weird it was that it actually happened. I hope it is not bad to say that I am grateful that I got to go through that experience because I think it helped not only as an employee but as a person.

Later in May, I HAD to go to Glee in Vegas. BEST CONCERT EVER!!!!!!!!!! It rocked. I am a dork and words cant even describe how freakin cool it was.

I went to girls camp. No not as a Young Women, but as a leader. No not a ward leader, but a freakin Stake Leader. Holy cow i was over whelmed. Like why did they pick a little 21 year old to serve on a committe with adult women. I just had the job of being the river lifeguard. I did see my life flash before my eyes a couple of times. At this camp there is a set of couple missionaires who just live at this site for their mission. (at least that is what i understand) and well, the cute little sister, bless her heart, followed me and the nurse up to the entrance point of the river. My goal for this expedition was to wade out in the river and trim some branches that were hanging overhead so we didn't get girls eyes poked out. Well, i was going to float down a tube with a rope tied to me. As i start to float, RAPIDS catch me and i TOTALLY flipped out. THey grab the rope. I am lucky i didn't hit my head on the shallow rocks. Emily (my sister) was dying laughing while the missionary was WORRIED. but through all this she managed to get some pictures, then worry some more and get more pictures. Anyways, here are some pics from the experience.

Other things that happened this summer. I hung out with my friends ALOT! I truely have THE best friends in the world. They are all seriously like family to me and I know that I can go to them for ANYTHING. Here are a few pics of the things we did this summe

Graves:

So we went to the graves today. It was first memorial day visit to my grandma huber. It was tough. I mean, we visit all these graves, some of the people I don't even know. Probably the only one (besides my grandma) that i can remember was my grandpa eccles. I remember he had an elevator down his stairs, he would sit in this chair in his front room. But I vagely have any memories of him. Visiting my Grandma Huber's grave was different. It hit me that she was not here. I have TONS of memories of her. I cried, not little tears, but big tears. Missing her. Knowing she would probably be shaking her finger at me telling me not to cry. But i could not hold it in when my mom gave me a hug. I love my grandma and really missed her.

I guess what I am trying to say is that it is alot different for me to actually visit a grave of someone who I really KNEW and loved. Just remembering them. anyways

17 DAYS..... IT WILL SOON BE HERE

Ok, Missed a day: 21 days till Glee

23 Days till glee!! I will post a performance every day!

I'm a nerd

So I have been obsessed with the NBA this season. Hopefully ya'll know my teams. Basically the Celtics and Jazz. I have learned so much about basketball. Some stuff my dad doesn't even know.
I am a little different then most girls my age. Most girls my age seem to go for the hollywood actors... I do that is for sure.. Well, I have fallen for some of the NBA dudes. For one thing they are TALL!!!! (just what I need) and another, they are BUFF! and lastly, they are HANDSOME.....
So if I were to rank my top 5-10 most attractive NBA dudes, this is how it would go.

#1 Gordon Hayward
#2 Rajon Rondo#3 Russell Westbrook

#4 Dwight Howard

#5 Kevin Durant

Sweet and boring life of Natalie

So here whats been happening.

I am a medical child. I have a heart murmer, no thyroid gland, broken some bones before, skin problems.... do you want me to keep going?

Well lately I have been seeing my cardiologist and they have said that my heart condition has up graded in severety from mild to moderate. NOw that may not seem like a lot, but it scares me. THey said that I need to exercise and eat right.

Also, I have had surgery almost a year ago. They took my thyroid out. With that surgery, I was told you either gain or loose weight. Well with they way things were looking, it seem that i was gaining weight. Here we are almost a year later and my surgeon finally let me go and found we an endochronologist. I asked her if weight loss and thyroid surgery was true, she said, NO THAT IS A MYTH.

Well, I have taken all these doctor's appts seriously and as a MAJOR wake up call that i need to take time for myself and be active. I have been at it for almost 3 months. So for things are looking really good. If our scale is right, (it is a pretty old scale) i have lost some weight. THere is hope. I am sorry I am bragging, but i treat my blog as my public journal. My goal, go back to the heart doc in july and here them say, weight is down and things are looking... either the same, or.... things are looking bettter.

What else is happenign? I am obsessed with the NBA this season. I love the celtics. And they are ranked 2 in the league. I feel really bad for the jazz. They have so much potential but are really struggling right now.
I love Glee. And can't wait to go to the concert in May.
School is rough but I am finally figuring out how to study.
Primary is fun

Grandma Huber

Its been a while since I blogged but I think it is time I post a good one. So on Saturday January 22, my Grandma Huber passed away. She was old and her health was not good, but it happened suddenly. I love my Grandma. I had a special relationship with her.

I think (I could be wrong) I was her only grandchild who she would call, "A Big Brat" and be threatened by her crutch.

Some of my favorite memories of my Grandma would probably be her swimming pool days in the summer. She LOVED having as many grandkids as she could get out to her pool on the hot summer days. SHe would sit in the same chair, have her mug with diet coke, and be our lifeguard. She would yell at us when we were being stupid and unsafe.

My Grandma was a trooper! Somehow every year, despite health problems, she would throw one huge Christmas bash! I remember hit sitting in this chair every year all Christmas day long and just enjoy being surrounded by her family. I think she loved making us smile, she loved hearing us talk, she loved hearing us laugh. She would fall asleep in this chair. And I get my title of "brat" beccause my Grandma did not like getting her picture taken. So I got a few funny pics.

My Grandma was a huge University of Utah fan. She bleeds red. Maybe that is where I got my Utes Genes. She is a firm believer in obtaining a college education. I know she LOVED seeing her grandchildren grow and go through college. She was alive to see alot graduate, and I know she will be at every other one of her grandchildren's graduation in spirit. She was a HUGE supporter. I don't think I would keep going without the support of her and my Grandpa. This past semester (fall 2010) I took a Human Anatomy class. Grandma became my study buddy and would ask me about my class everytime i would see her. She would talk to me about anatomy all the way up to my final. SHe would wave her arm and flex around and ask me to name it. I loved how into my schooling she got. She loved talking about the U campus and hearing me say the names of buildings that I have class in that she had classes in too. I always teased her and would tell her that I would call her if I get lost. She knows the U campus with her eyes closed.

My Grandma loves her family! She loved having all 50+ of us gather in a room. She loved hearing about us grandkids getting together and hanging out. I am so grateful to have cousins that I can look to as my best friends. I blame that on my Grandma, keeping us together.

And finally, my Grandma and Grandpa taught and still are teaching the importance of a temple marriage. They have been married for almost 60 years this march. From what I heard from one of my aunts, they have a family of 54 people total. That is soooo awesome. They may have not said it straight up, but by seeing their example, they have taught me the importance of temple marriage and its key in returning to my Heavenly Father. My Grandparents love each other so much. They always by each others sides every step of the way, whether it was trials, or just being together. They never seperated. I hope and pray someday that I can find my prince charming, like my Grandma did, and marry him and celebrate 60+ years of marriage.

I love my Grandma! I will miss her so much! But I know that she is in a better place and she is not in pain, no oxygen, and she is standing up straight. I bet my Grandpa Stapley has already talked to her. I bet she is with her Dad, Mom, and many other relatives. I know that she is going to do amazing things in the spirit world. I know that I will be with her again.

I love you Grandma

I'm A Gleek continued-----------------

So I thought I would give you an update. I love Glee. I am a huge GLEEK!!! I have attached my favorite songs up to this point. ONly of season 2. Tell me what you think.







and MANY OTHERS BUT YOUTUBE WON"T LET ME FIND THEM

"Happy Days Are Here Again" Glee - Duets (Full Scene)

Ok, I love this song from glee. Its reversed from what you would see on TV but it is sooooo very good

Glee TELEPHONE Official Full TV Scene (HD)

This is a new song from glee-- I love Glee... Funny thing is, The actress in the polk-a-dot shirt is only like 5ft 2 and she towers over the other girl. There are alot of awesome songs coming from glee this season. This one has been one of my favs...

Gosh this is hard

SO I am in college. But it is hard. I started off as a freshmen on a rough road... transitioning into it and what not. Then my down hill began to start coming up-hill. I was feeling ok about this whole college aspect and began passing classes with decent grades. Then the thought of having a major surgery came into play, I was a nervous wreck for a whole semester and classes were not in my favor. SO I have entered this fall semester with a "pumped" attitude wanting to try my best. Got the results of my first test back. Still below where I want to be, but I am not testing at the LOW end of the group anymore... mostly in the average group. Do I have to be that A student to graduate? If I do, I have a LONG ways to go. Am I the only student that struggles? I am frustrated because I am in my 3rd year and things are TOUGH! I guess college is just rough. I have set me a goal, from the rough turnout of last spring semester to just get B's and C's this fall. SO far I am a little discouraged but I have to remember, Its only the first tests, I have 2 more + the finals to improve on and get POINTS!!!!

I'm A Gleek!!!

I LOVE GLEE!!! My favorite characters are of course Finn and Rachael. They sing the first part. Then I love Puck. Not only is he attractive, but his voice is sexy!!! He sings a part in the second song on this video

I LOVE GLEE!!!!!

My Favorite Glee SOng

This is my favorite Glee Song-- Not the best quality but still sooooo good

Dear Gene

Its been exactly one month yesterday that you came out. I don't know how I feel. Doc says your aftermath (aka the scar) is healing nicely. The doctor also commanded me to get a blood test done to see how my hormone levels are since I have been on the medication. It turns out, you were alot stronger than i thought, My levels are LOW! So what happens now? YOu caused us to pay more money to buy MORE medication of a stronger dosage. And how do I know that you aren't causing other things to happen to my body. With the low hormone levels, is that the root cause of dizzy spells? I have also discovered some sort of rash on my legs since about the surgery date, is that caused by you making me stay in the hospital with air-bags and nylon socks on my legs? Why did you have to go Gene? You were functioning fine. You were just a big boy. WHo cares if i had a big neck, at least my hormones were fine. Thanks alot gene-- thanks alot.
Love Natalie

Disneyland/Beach/UCLA

So this past week me and my family actually went on a family vacation. It was AMAZING!!! And sooooo nice to be away from that dumb pool once again. I have missed alot already due to my surgery, but this was a fun excuse. We spent the week in California mainly in Disneyland, with a day off to the beach and a tour of the UCLA university. (thanks to Aunt Judy starting us on this, me and my sisters like to tour Universities and get a sweet tee-shirt). It was a fun week. We have not been to Disneyland since 2003 so I guess you can say it has been a while. Nothing has really changed, the castle seems smaller but it was still magical. :) We spent most of our time in Disneyland. It was awesome- we had to have set the record for going on Pirates the most! My mom has the whole ride memorized. Our family favorite rides in Disneyland were Pirates and Indiana Jones. They were soooo cool. We love splash mountain but we just got soooooo wet on it this time we were miserable. I still wonder why Peter Pan ride is sooo popular. Space Mountain is awesome.
Half way through the week we took a tour up the coast of Calfiornia. Along the famous Highway 1 or Pacific Coast Highway. It was way pretty. We got lost for 3 and a half hours but eventually found our way back to the highway. We worked our way up to the Beverly Hills to visit the famous UCLA University. It was BEAUTIFUL!!! I could almost compare it to the U on how pretty it was. But I still love the U the most. Anyways, we found their bookstore and bought a sweet shirt. We also happen to be there the week that the famous John Wooden past away. For those of you who don't know, he was very famous, won UCLA like 8-10 consecutive National Championships, and also taught his players character and created the pyramid to success. They had a neat memorial for him. It was awesome.

We also visited the famous Santa Monica pier. It was neat, but too many people and kinda a ghetto beach. It was fun because you don't always get to go to the beach but I thought Huntington was prettier (from the car window). Anyways, it was a cool pier. We stalked the beach lifeguards, and Lauren and I almost got sucked out to sea in a wave.
So overall it was an awesome. I think my parents are grateful that they have big kids with jobs to afford a plane ticket. We flew and it was fun. That Los Angles Airport was huge!!! And we tried to see a movie star but no luck-- we flew where normal people fly and not this first class business.
t was a good week, now back to reality and working!!! Here are just a few pics from the journey.

Finally America Got it Right!!!

SO, American Idol finished up tonight. My family and I have been watching for 7 years....
Back in season 2 when we heard about this "American Idol" from some crazy YW leaders. They were obsessed and Lauren and I made fun of them. Well in season 3 we tried watching it, and well, WE GOT HOOKED. WE didn't really have a favorite, but this person-- not the winner-- was incredible and now has an oscar as well as some other awards for her star in the movie Dream Girls


Season 4-- we of course are now hooked and are watching this season too. THis was Lauren's favorite season . Carrie Underwood was the winner of it and now is a HUGE country music star. She is good. Take a listen in one of her performances from the show where Simon said, "you will not only win this show but sell more records then any/all (can't remember) other winners combined"



Season 5 and Season 6 kind of lost their spunk for us. We watched, but weren't all thrilled. THeir winners were Jordan Sparks and Taylor Hicks who disappear off the face of the earth but make their appearence on the finale.
Season 7 was a different story. I LOVED season 7 probably because it had my boy, David Archuleta- LOVED HIM!! Been to all of his performances!! Idol tour, His personal tour, His Christmas Tour-- I have both of his CD's... well if you didn't watch the above performances, you need to watch this one because it is SOOOOOOOO good . He was not the winner, but I still love him. You have to fast forward a little to the actual performance



Isn't he good??? I love him.
Season 8-- For me and my mother, we were not happy with the winner Kris Allen. We are Adam Lambert fans and don't care what you all say. He was good! I couldn't find a video

AND NOW SEASON 9 AMERICA GETS IT RIGHT!! LEE DEWYZE IS THE WINNER!!!!!!! HE IS THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF AN AMERICAN IDOL-- GOING FROM A PAINT SALESMEN TO THE AMERICAN IDOL IF YOU DIDN"T WATCH ANY OF THESE VIDEOS, PLEASE WATCH THIS LAST ONE BECAUSE IT IS SOOOOOOOO GOOD