Flash Back to June 2005

Here are a couple of pics I came across from my sister Nikki's High School Graduation in 2005. Fun Fun!

Nikki and Tori (Tori now has black hair!!!)

Chris Looks Soooo Young!


Nikki and Our Dad

The Whole Fam!

The Previous/Future President's Daughter!

I had the priviledge of stalking Chelsea Clinton on Tuesday. Since I am part of the Hillary for President campaign, they sent me an email with all the details of her visit. I utilized my lunch hour by taking a trip up to the U to see her.

She is very pretty in person. Even the undecided guy next to me made a comment on her looks. She opened with stating that it was her first time doing something like this on a stage and she was pretty nervous.

After giving a 3 minute testimony as to why we should vote for her mom, she opened the floor to questions. Many of the diverse audience members we students from the University of Utah that seemed to be undecided between Hillary, and her competitor Barack Obama. A lot of the questions were geared toward what would distinguish Chelsea's mom from the young Senator of Illinois.

The former first daughter gave very indepth and sincere answers to the questions relating to the war in Iraq, Healthcare, Immigration, Education, and the Economy.

One thing that stuck out to me was when she was talking about education. Hillary wants to start an early education program to help kick start our kids before they start kindergarden, and offer classes to educate parents,because she believes that education starts in the home. Chelsea mentioned that her mom used to read to her a lot as a child, and her dad doing multiplication flash cards with her. After hearing that, I started thinking about how busy her parents must have been. Her father was governer of Arkansas, and the President of the United States for 8 years while she was growing up, and still made time for his daughter. Her mother has been involved in everything from the Childrens Defense Fund, to Leading the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession. That shows a lot about a persons character to be a great mother, and a great politician.

After the Town Hall style meeting was concluded, I got the chance to tell Chelsea that "I am your mom's bigest fan!" She looked at me, thanked me, and smiled. I then got a picture with her!! It is a horrible picture of me, and the glare is an eye sore, but here it is!

Death and Dying

-Mt. Calvary Cemetary (Zen is buried here)

My greatest fear is losing another person that I love. Lately I have been going crazy about it. My dreams are morbid, and my stomach is uneasy with the thought of going through another heart-wrenching funeral. I know that it is unevitable that many I know will pass on, it is a phase of life. But, why can't I learn to harden my heart and accept that this is so? Maybe it is the one "sensitive" thing about me.

The Queen of All Media

Nikki and I took our drive up to Park City to try and see some celebs.

We didn't have much luck, so we went to Starbucks to warm up a little and plot our next venture.

One our way back to main street we ran into ski traffic... which sucked....

But it was all worth it when I got to meet Perez Hilton!!! He is my celebrity gossip queen!! I go to his website at least 4 times a day to keep up to date on my favorite stars.

So, I guess it was worth taking the half day after all. At least I can say I went!!!!

PS If you want to see who the queen of all media is, you can go to his website at www.perezhilton.com. But if you are easily offended, then I wouldnt reccomend it. :)

Star Gazing

One of Utah's finest festivals starts today! Sundance!!! What makes it so great? All of the many celebs that decide to visit the small ski town for my entertainment.

Since I am not a seasoned Stargazer, I have been absorbing any info I can get off of the net. In all my research, I came across an amazing little tool called ChaCha. You can text chacha(242242) any question and they will reply with the answer.

For example:

TEXT- I am at the corner of South Temple and State st in SLC, UT. Where is the closest Starbucks.

REPLY- Starbucks .26 miles, 75 SW Temple

But you can ask them any question. Apparently they are debuting this service at Sundance and will have about 20 people walking around Park City gathering info. So I will be using this service tomorrow when I want to know where SJP is hanging out, or whether or not to go eat at a certain restaurant. YAY!!

Wish me luck!

Victory in NH!!!

I was a basket case leading up to the New Hampshire primary, but my girl pulled it off!!! The Comeback Clintons!

Hillary sent me an email the other day... here is what it said.

Dear Tara,

You and I surprised a lot of people tonight! In the days after Iowa, I turned to you and asked you to stand with me. When I needed you most, you came through with flying colors. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

All the best,

Loss for Words

There is an underlying sadness within me today. Hillary was third in the Iowa caucus, and Britney Spears either overdosed, or tried to commit suicide last night. Two totally different situations I know.. but both equally affect me.

Looking on the bright side, Hillary still has NH and SC..... that she MUST win. And Britney can try another stint in rehab.

I hope that all works out for my ladies.