Fads

Looking back on past decades, they each have fads they were famous for. The 70's had bell bottoms and disco. The 80's had neon pants and crimped hair. I sometimes wonder what this current decade will be known for. It seems like in today's fashion, almost anything goes, so what will be our stereotype in 20 years? Rob and I did a little brainstorming today of the fads that we think everyone will someday look back on and laugh at. Here are a few . . .

1. Brightly colored shoes that clash with the entire outfit.

You have no idea how many of these we run into on our way to church. The only rule is that the shoes cannot even remotely match any other color the person is wearing. I am not claiming to be ahead of fashion (or even current with it) but I just can't see these things lasting very long.

2. Stereotypical "gangsta" pic (only taken by girls who are far from being gangsta).

The pursed lips, the hand signals, the optional flat-billed baseball cap. Don't feel bad; every teenage-t0-early-20's girl has done it. Why? Who knows. But I have a feeling this will be one of those things that people will make fun of in 20 years.
*These girls were kind enough to demonstrate the fad.

3. Skinny legged boys wearing skinny leg girl jeans.
This started out being mostly a trend for emo kids, but it has become a little more widespread. Come to think of it, emo kids themselves will probably be one of the major stereotypes of the early 2000's.

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5. Crocs
Almost too obvious to list. People already make fun of these.

6. Rappers calling their girls "shorty" in every song. Really, just listen to a rap station for a few minutes and you'll hear it. I don't even get it.

7. Gauged earsYou'll regret it someday!

8. Non-Polynesian men wearing sandals to church.Maybe not really a current fad, but something we noticed is an interesting fashion choice.

Don't worry if you're guilty of any of these. We're not trying to make fun of anyone... but we definitely will in 20 years. There's our list. Feel free to add.

Work and School

Rob's New Job
Not really... but kind of. Rob got a job working in the warehouse at the Sears Outlet store that just opened. It's just a small Sears that sells refurbished or returned appliances. Before the grand opening, Rob was joking around with the managers and said something like, "maybe we'll get more business if we have someone out by the street dressed up like a washing machine." They laughed, but then later in the day one of the managers took his advice and went out and got a gorilla suit. Of course they asked Rob to wear it for the grand opening, and he agreed (after making sure his face would be covered). He was a big hit!

Engagement picture

We have been busy here in Provo. Rob is working full time and is signing up to be a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club. I am working part time at the MTC Cafeteria again and finishing up my last classes before I graduate in December. I have two classes on campus and two that I am taking online. I decided to focus on one online class at a time and I'm already halfway done with the first (the easier one). And of course, there's lots of wedding planning to do. Time is flying. We've already been engaged for over 2 months!