SLOANE'S SAGA

New post on Eleven49: A thought for Thursday!

2010-10-13T23:48:00.001-07:00

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2010-09-28T16:57:00.000-07:00

Here's another new post for Tuesday on Eleven49.

Eleven49: Two New Posts

2010-09-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

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New post on Eleven49

2010-09-15T10:12:00.000-07:00

Mid-Week Must-Haves!

http://eleven49.blogspot.com/2010/09/mid-week-must-haves_15.html

two new posts!

2010-09-07T10:20:00.000-07:00

two new posts on my fashion blog...

http://www.eleven49.blogspot.com/

Another blog??

2010-09-01T18:12:00.000-07:00

OK ok.. I have probably made 1 too many blogs! But today I created a fashion blog and I'm SO excited to share all my thoughts with you. I hope you'll follow me and spread the word to everyone!

www.eleven49.blogspot.com.

Thank you!

Happy Birthday Dad!

2010-08-30T22:18:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Dad!

Here are a few memorable highlights with YOU from this year.. so far...

January: Taking the day off of work to go skiing with just me!

February: Sacrificing a weekend to pick up my car in Washington. Not to mention the torturous and terrifying drive home in a blizzard!

March: Coming to Salt Lake for my last DG dinner and senior recognition night!

April: Driving to Salt Lake early on a Saturday to watch me cross the finish line of my first half marathon!

May: Coming to support me in graduating from college!

June: Lending me your professional camera so I can actually take decent photos for my photography class!

July: Getting to spend a whole week on the sunny beach's of Captiva Island, Florida!

August: Park City and Alpine Slide tradition

Thanks for being the best Dad a girl could ask for. Love ya!

Forgetful Blogger

2010-06-14T21:30:00.000-07:00

went to montana and yellowstone over the weekend.

first time ever.

some call me deprived.

got our country on and forgot about everything else...

til our drive back to slc this morning at 7 a.m.

see pics here.

Tumblr

2010-02-28T07:33:00.000-08:00

I just created a Tumblr blog. Follow me at www.slaundry.tumblr.com. I will still be doing occasional posts on sloaneandthecity but I really like the simplicity of Tumblr!

Summer? Are you there?

2010-02-17T07:27:00.000-08:00

Last week, in one of my classes, we were assigned to create a google map of a dream vacation. As I contemplated the location it brought me back to a vacation my family took to Panama City Beach, Florida a few summers ago...

On our last day in Florida we got to the airport and found out our plane was delayed. We decided to switch flights but our luggage had already been sent on the first flight and it ended up taking off without us. The next flight out wasn't until the next day. This left us with zero luggage! At the time, I was SO upset about being stuck with nothing. I think I actually cried in the airport. haha. We decided we better take advantage of the next 24 hours we had in the sunny Florida weather. SO, we went to a nearby Target, grabbed some swimsuits and set off to explore. If this wouldn't have happened I wouldn't have found one of my favorite places I've ever been... Rosemary Beach, Florida. I would describe Rosemary as a quaint little beach town of cobble stone streets filled with beautiful architecture, boutiques, contemporary eateries and a variety of activities. We spent the day touring this peculiar area on beach cruisers and finished off by riding down the boardwalk to this...

This is exactly what the beaches in Rosemary look like. It is set on the Emerald Coast and it surely lives up to its name. I am now craving warm weather.

When can we go back?

the-old-mop

2010-02-16T22:39:00.000-08:00

Alright... I'm kind of in a hair rut right now. If any of you have seen me in the past month, chances are very high that my hair was in a slicked back pony-tail or bun. If you were lucky, I may have had on a headband or bow to spice things up. Ughhhh! It is getting so old. So, I found some pics of myself with previous hairstyles (2 of each "style" within the last year and a half) and I'm going to let YOU help me decide what to do. Keep it short? Bangs? Grow it? (ps. extensions are not an option. Don't know how people handle those things.) So, take your pick! ...and be honest!

Chop Chop

with roommate and "sequin sister" KatieK

with bff Heather

Big Bang

friends: Ross, Jordan, Abby

Lengthy Locks

(donated 12 inches to Locks of Love but in the end cut off a total of 14 inches.)

Ok.. now my last thought is that in these pictures my hair is either really long or really short. I've never really had a medium length style or what I like to call "the collar bone cut." I guess this could also be an option to consider. Mehhh. Help!

LAUGH OF THE DAY!

2010-02-08T12:28:00.001-08:00

I just received this e-mail from my mom and found it quite funny.

"I bought Cort (my 4th grade brother) his Valentine's yesterday. He wanted to fill them out last night, so he got a clip board and started in. He had his class list and began to fill them out. However, he had folded them all backwards, so I showed him how to fold them correctly…and guess what? On all the girls he had drawn a frowny face next to their name. And on one girl he had written the word “poop” next to her name. Oh my… it reminded me of when you got a red pen and crossed out the eyes of all the kids in your pre-school class that you didn’t like. Ha ha. We had to throw all the Valentine's away and we will be starting over."

I am going to look for this pre-school picture of mine and post it. I know it's laying around the house somewhere.

The Holiday's!

2009-12-25T21:29:00.001-08:00

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Don't you remember how exciting it was to run down the stairs in the morning to see what SANTA had brought? Here is a little reminder in case you forgot!

I took this picture one year ago today. My family was vacationing on the island of Treasure Cay in Abaco, Bahamas! We chartered a sailboat and sailed to a new island every day. We have been debating all day if we liked being on the beach or...

Skiing in the mountains! I think we all voted THE BEACH. But my parents were thrilled because every year they ask if we want to go skiing on Christmas day. I ALWAYS say no. If you know me, I despise the cold and hate having to "layer" up. I feel like Ralphie's little brother, Randy from the movie "A Christmas Story" when his mom bundles him up for school and he starts crying because he "can't put his arms down." SOO uncomfortable. Seriously, I don't know how skiers do it on the regular. Today took me at least a half hour to get dressed. Here's why- First, I put on my thermals and my mom told me they weren't going to keep my legs warm enough. So I switched to a different pair but come to find out there are these giant zippers at the bottom near the ankles and will bother me in my ski boots. So, I switched back to the first pair. Then, I put on two layers plus my coat. Next thing I know, my dad comes inside from assembling his new ski rack on his car and tells us how cold it is and to put on an extra layer. So, I take everything off and add ANOTHER layer. I also decided to wear a scarf. Well THEN, I can't zip my coat all the way up because the scarf is too fat. Then, I go pick out a "beanie" and my mom says she was planning to wear it along with the gloves AND goggles I had on. So, I picked out something else to keep my ears warm and my mom was nice enough to use different gloves and decided to wear her sunglasses instead of goggles. The last worst thing... when your socks get all scrunched up in your boots. Ughhh. I guess you can call me a NOVICE skier. Maybe if I skied more I'd know all the best gear. Anyway, aside from all that we had an enjoyable time at Sundance!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2010!

ps. Sometimes I wonder why I have a blog. I update it every three months. cool.

T.A.R.

2009-10-02T19:56:00.000-07:00

Within the last month I started a running group with my best friends Heather and Katy. We call it TAR. It is the highlight of my day! We usually go to a park or in the avenues. Some days we get up at the wee hour of 5:45 so we can all make it to work or school on time. People might call us crazy but I have never been so excited to go running in my life. I recently read in Allure Magazine that group exercise is “IN” and I definitely agree. If I go running alone (even with my ipod) I only want to go for 1-2 miles at most. With TAR we run at least 4-5 miles a day and on the weekend we do a long run.

Here is a little bio of the TAR Members:

KATY: The Leader of the Pack and Social Butterfly

Katy has been a soccer player her whole life so it takes a lot for her to get tired. She always comes with an entertaining story to keep us talking while we’re on the tar (get it? tar? haha.) Katy also loves to come up with new routes for us so that we don’t get sick of the same path everytime. She recently got married and sometimes her husband “Cha” will come with her. If we go to Liberty Park he usually laps us and he tells us that we need to switch directions each day so that one thigh doesn’t get bigger than the other. hahaha.

Follow their blog at www.charlesandkaty.blogspot.com

HEATHER: The Wannabe Marathon Runner and Group Nutritionist

Now don’t let this title throw you off because Heather is on her way to running a full marathon. She has recently participated in many 5k’s, 10k’s, a relay, and has two half marathons coming right up.

I’d like to thank Heather for being the initiator of TAR. We had always talked about getting a group together but it never really happened until she said, “be there @ 7 a.m. sharp or else...”

She is always up to date on all the best health and running tips keeping us motivated to stay in shape.

You ask her? She knows!

Follow Heather's Health tips at www.eventsofheather.blogspot.com

Sloane: The Timer and Challenger

I’m the one who brings a little bit of competition into our group. I always have a watch and am trying to better our time each day. If we’re running a bit behind I like to speed things up so that we can keep our miles consistent and improving.

That way it keeps our runs challenging and fresh.

I’m happy that TAR has become a regular thing. I feel more accomplished during my day and don’t get mad at myself if I eat a candy bar because I can think to myself, “hey, I ran 5 miles today!”

I have grown up watching my mom run with a group of friends and have always admired her for it. They call themselves “The Running Mutha’s.” Hopefully me, Katy, and Heather will keep up our TAR habit so that maybe one day we can be in the “Running Mutha’s” club too.

happy running and happy october!

I heart LP

2009-09-25T10:01:00.000-07:00

dear Lake Powell:

I forgot how much I love visiting you!!! My cute friend Emmy invited me to Lake Powell over labor day. I had a blast. I hadn't been there for two years and completely forgot how much I love that place. Here are a few pics from our adventures.

Me and Emmy! (not in LP)

All the girls!

So excited that I got up on the surf board. haha. I was such a beginner compared to the people on the trip. kinda embarrassing!

So happy that I am in the sun. Ever heard the song "she's only happy in the sun" by Ben Harper? I would like to call that the Sloane National Anthem!!!!

Cliff jumping! I'm kind of a baby but I still did it.

I heart LP

Me and Vanessa! So glad we "rekindled" our friendship on this trip! (yes, I do have eyelash extensions in. Interested? Contact me and I'll give you the deets)

pic I took of Emmy's little sis

Delta Gee!!

2009-09-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

We had a great recruitment this year getting 36 new girls which is HUGE for us. We are usually happy with about 20-25. I am really excited to finish up my senior year in DG. Definitely bittersweet...more bitter. But it has been the best decision I made in college and have loved these last 4 years.

Our chapter on pref night.

Seniors!! Only 5 of us left :(

The seniors are always in charge of "pref" night. Here is our creation.

ΔΓ

2009-08-31T01:23:00.000-07:00

This week my mind is focused on one thing and one thing only... DELTA GAMMA!!!
More updates to come soon!

Sloaney Lately

2009-07-26T17:04:00.001-07:00

Well, I haven't blogged in a little bit because... SURPRISE! I have been in the process of moving back home from NYC. What a great experience! I love that city. BUT... I realized that I like visiting The Big Apple a lot more than working and living there. The last week I was there I took one last run on the Hudson River path and acted like a tourist with my two closest friends that I met in the city- roommate Jess. AND Rache who lived at NYU while in the city. Some of the sites included: walking the Brooklyn Bridge, riding on the Staten Island Ferry, several yummy food places, and searching for "numerology man" (who we never found :( he is a jeweler in SoHo who makes "number" jewlery. I really wanted a ring.)

So, for now I'm back in Utah- planning to finish my last year at the U!!! Coming home has been quite enjoyable for me. My best friend Katy Reineke is getting married on August 1st so I have been busy attending and planning pre-wedding festivities. I've loved every minute of it. I'm so excited for her! Wedding season is in the air! I have 3 weddings to attend in the next month! (The only weird thing about coming home from New York is that it seems like all my friends either have a serious boyfriend, are getting married, or already are married.) YIKES!

This is me and Katy at her BRIDAL SHOWER. My other best friend Heather and I planned it! We had a great time making a colorful dish of fruit trifle, Heather's newly famous PINWHEEL cookies, and Katy's favorite FUN-FETTI cupcakes! oh...and of course we had diet COKE!!!

This is me my 2nd to last day in NYC on the Brooklyn Bridge!

Jess, Me, Rache

Rache and Jess's 10 cent surprise for me! Coca-Cola in an old school bottle from an old school machine! Did I mention it was ice cold??

Welp, that's about all thats new with me except for the fact that I'm jobless and homeless. I'm still trying to find a place to live in SLC... in the meantime I'm staying on the couch at my parents in Provo since John (my brother) has taken over my room.

Cancer makes me Sickkk

2009-07-11T22:05:00.000-07:00

So, I just got back from the movie "My Sister's Keeper." It was quite the tear jerker. As I was watching the movie I started thinking about my parents who have both had cancer. (mom- breast cancer. dad- colon cancer.) As I sat there watching the little girl cough up blood, lose her hair, and painfully pass away, I thought... how lucky my mom and dad are to not have to go through chemo. I can't even imagine having to deal with what this family went through on the movie. Each person was so emotionally, physically, and psychologically drained from the stress and it tore them apart. I learned that even though their daughter was dying, it would've been much easier on the family to accept the fact that she was sick. Instead of keeping her cooped up in the hospital 24/7 they could've spent time going on adventures...like making a bucket list. And the family probably would've grown closer together.

Sickening memories soared through my mind during the show. I remember the day my mom told me the news of my dad. I was in 6th grade and he had gone to the doctor early in the morning for some cancer tests. The phone rang and woke me up. As soon as my mom got off I remember asking her if what the doctors had found was cancerous and all I did was just lay there and cry when she said, "yes."

When I found out my mom was sick right around Christmas during my sophomore year of high school it made me so upset that I convinced myself it wasn't real. I tried to let it not affect me. I still get sick thinking about those times of my life.

I am so thankful that they didn't have to go through anything like the little girl did on the movie. I love you mom & dad! Please stay healthy and keep up your healthy habits. (Dad- keep eating those blueberries! and Mom- don't stop your early morning running group a.k.a "the running muthas.)

I hope this post didn't put a damper on anyones day! Aside from the sadness, I thought the acting was done well and the movie had a good message. (Although I haven't read the book.)

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

xo, sloane

julia comes to visit!!

2009-07-07T21:47:00.000-07:00

Last weekend over the 4th I was SO lucky to have one of my best friends JULIA come stay with me! This was definitely one of my favorite weekends in the city so far. Here are some pics. Thanks Jules!!!

sloane and jules out on the town

this is our "happy 4th of july face"

this is our "i'm so tired i just walked 5 miles around new york city face"

us trying to be patriotic in one of the most

uncelebrated places i've ever been to on the 4th of july. note to self: don't come to new york for the 4th. Pretty sure julia was the only one wearing red, white, and blue!

bikes in central park

pics from madison square park

2009-07-07T21:33:00.000-07:00

Sloanetography

2009-07-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

So, within the past week I have found a new love for taking pictures. My roommates and I were out for a walk the other evening at the new "high line" park here in New York and the sunset was amazing! I decided to pull out my camera and snap a few shots. Here are some of my favorites.

Happy Father's Day Dad!!!

2009-06-21T09:19:00.001-07:00

Captain Kev! Abacos, Bahamas X-Mas 2008

Dear Dad-

This is the first Father's Day in 21 years that I've not been home to celebrate with you. I wish I was there today doing our usual routine of hiking at Rock Canyon and coming home to a pancake breakfast with our favorite fruit! Yours being BLUEBERRIES! I just want to thank you for being so supportive and for always being there for me throughout my life. You have always been there for me since I can remember... I made a list of things and memories that make me grateful to have you as a dad and also included things that remind me of you.

-You drove me to and from numerous cheer, dance, and gymnastics practices and sat through every competition, performance, and meet that I was participating in while growing up.

-Hiking of course! Several trips up Rock Canyon. Also Snowbird, Brighton, Stuart Falls, Calf Creek Falls, and Bryce Canyon. I give you a lot of the credit for my recent love for hiking or else I probably would've never stepped foot in the "woods." haha.

-Bike rides down the path.

-Sailing. I remember the time I got to "trap out" on your old Nacra. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Also, the Abacos for Christmas was an amazing experience...now that I look back at it.

-Driving to SLC to see me for brunch on Sundays when I didn't feel like driving home.

-anytime I see a gas light sign in a car I think of you because you used to tell me it meant

"no nose picking!"

-Oatmeal, apricot anything, Skor bars, blueberries

-Obama!!

Thanks Dad! I am so lucky to have a dad like you. Hope you have a great day!

xoxo,

Sloane

Hiking Stuart Falls. July 2008

Work Lately

2009-06-20T14:18:00.000-07:00

Alright, So I haven't blogged lately and I've had a few requests to post something. For some reason I feel like I haven't had anything THAT exciting to blog about so maybe that's why I have been slacking. But I have a few things I can talk about...

NIKE:

About 2 weeks ago I had the opportunity to assist on a photo shoot for Nike Young Athletes. It was a blast to watch all the kids in "action." We worked for 4 days straight and shot a new sport each day consisting of basketball, soccer, track, and baseball. Not gonna lie, the shoot was pure chaos! For each shot there was at least 10 sweaty little kids running, jumping, and sliding around in front of the lens. Aside from all the excitement I was in charge of making sure all the paper work got filled out accurately by the models Mom or Dad. Can I say "STAGE PARENTS?" Just about every parent wanted to play the 20 questions game with me. Of course I don't know any of the answers because all the questions they were asking didn't have anything to do with my job. After the 4th day of being bombarded by them I started referring them to the website www.millionquestions.com. (not literally but it was on the tip of my tongue several times.) Sometimes I wish the parents weren't allowed on set! The photos/ads aren't coming out til sometime around November or early 2010 and they will be posted in stores like Sports Authority, Nike Town, Modells, Paragon, etc. and of course will be on the website.

I found this photo quite funny while browsing through Nike images on google. It's not from the Shoot.

CVS:

Yes, CVS the drug store was another shoot I got to be on set for the other day. Kinda random? They were shooting for a 50 page Holiday Catalog. HOLIDAY??? I walked into the studio and what to my wondering eyes should appear but a miniature sleigh and 8 tiny reindeer. I suddenly thought to myself, "did I miss a note to bring my scarf and gloves?" Because not even kidding the room had been transformed into a Winter Wonderland. We're talking snow, wreaths, hot chocolate, ornaments, there was even a fireplace set. I spent the day networking and exchanging information with others until I got called on to make the afternoon Starbucks run for everyone. 15 coffees later and two trips back to the $5 too expensive not worth it cup of joe (I went back because 3 of the coffees were sweetened when they were supposed to be UNsweetened.. people are so freakin picky about their coffee. Really? It's coffee. Get over it and have some sugar.) I was just about ready to call it a day when I got asked to make a return to J.Crew for the wardrobe stylist on set. I thought, "Ok this should be easy. Just make a simple return and I'll be done." Then I saw the MILE long receipt... $1700 worth of merchandise??? Now i'm thinking..."Oh GREAT J.Crew is going to kill me." When I got to the store I had two different bags and thought it would be smart to return them one at a time. I took the first bag upstairs and returned $1000 of it. I was instantly called out for returning this much at once and that it must've been for a studio shoot. I just put my head down and said..."it's not for me." The lady was pretty furious but Hey you gotta follow what the return policy says on the receipt right? She was quite rude and it made me not want to shop there again. She was so rude that I called my Mom and asked her to look up and see if there were any other J.Crews nearby that I could return the second bag at. NONE. I went downstairs and returned the other $700 without question. Which was quite relieving!

If you want and idea of what I was feeling like on this day refer to this picture of Anne Hathaway from

"The Devil Wears Prada"

Upcoming: Teen Vogue!! Next Tuesday we are shooting the November cover for Teen Vogue featuring two current world wide top models that I'm not allowed to reveal quite yet!

on my own...

2009-05-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Today was my first time styling a photo shoot by myself! I was SO nervous because the photographer just sent me pictures and said find clothes like this. Luckily the "look" he was going for wasn't too intense. But I spent all day yesterday shopping to find several different looks so that we would have options today while shooting. The photographer was just doing a test shoot for his portfolio so we weren't shooting for anything specific but the photos turned out AMAZING! Here are a few photos that I took on MY camera which look nothing like the pictures he took today. You can check out his website at www.jeremynelsonstudio.com (pictures from the shoot are now posted on his website)

reasons why i am grateful for UTAH!!

2009-05-22T21:52:00.000-07:00

-you think the weather in utah is inconsistent?? wait til you come here. for example: one day this week i was wearing a coat and scarf. the next day it was so hot I could've layed at the park in a swimsuit!

-everything is CHEAPER- ice cream cone from shop-n-go $1.50, tanning (which i know is horrible for you) $12 at the MOST. here I paid $3.25 for ice cream and its $20-$30 for ONE time at a tanning salon. Also, the salons here have you stand up in the beds. Most miserable 10 minutes of my life. Oh and another thing.. They all have weird names for their beds like the P-90 and the S- class? What ever happened to Wolf and Ruva?

-two words. spoon me

-my family is just 50 minutes away

-having a yard

-you dont have to leave an hour early to drive 5 miles

-there are NO lines in utah compared to here. Whole Foods Market for example- There are usually at least 30 people in line in front of you. I have 2 whole foods in my area that are within walking distance from my loft and they are always jam packed with people!

-not everyone in Utah has an accent. I have a hard time understanding accents out here. its like learning a whole new language.

things i've learned about new york so far..

2009-05-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

First off, I just moved to new york a little over a week ago to try and make a career in the crazy world of fashion. I still haven't decided exactly what I want to do but something along the lines of fashion styling for photo shoots or fashion shows. Maybe even coordinating fashion shows....and want to let you all in on what i've been up to! Here are a few things i've learned so far...

-I dont have to worry about my car getting broken into or gas prices

-I can basically walk anywhere- everything is within walking distance or a short subway ride (if you know the subway system)

-Shake Shack. is this amazing burger joint right down the street from me in Madison Square Park. The line is literally an hour long EVERYDAY ALL DAY. Luckily they have a "B" line which is where you can get things like just ice cream or drinks. Some of you know I have an obsession with ice cream. So far, I have gone wed, thurs, and today to taste their ice cream flavors of the day. The winner so far is "salted caramel." Check out their website www.shakeshack.com

-cupcake bakery's are ubiquitous. I have tried 3 different places so far! They are all good! www.billysbakerynyc.com, www.crumbs.com, www.magnoliabakery.com

-laundry service. Today I had my laundry picked up, washed, dried, folded neatly, and brought back to me all within a couple hours for only $.90 a lb. Not Bad eh?

-fresh fruit stands are on just about every corner. I am currently obsessed with the mangoes but the raspberries, strawberries, and grapes are always looking ripe and juicy.

-everyday I walk by a new restaurant that I want to try. I have created a list in my phone of places that I will be visiting.

-you’re in the minority if you don't live off of cigarettes and coffee to get you through the day and then go out and drink each night.

-You’re are “new” to the city if you stand back and wait for the sign to change from the red hand to the little white man when crossing the street. Everyone stands halfway in the street while waiting and crosses whenever there's not a car coming- they ignore the signs.

-no one here cares about what you wear. It seems like you could walk down the street in an elephant costume and people would walk right past you without a second glance.

-the city of new york doesn’t have a recycling program???? Only the residential areas have one. No fair!

-i’ve met several european men and I am not quite used to their "lingo" yet for example one sent me a message saying, "fancy popping down for some cheeky drinks???" hahahahah

-If you don't want to be bothered on the streets. Put in headphones.

-crackberry. everyone has a blackberry or an i-phone. But i see more blackberry's.

-everyone here has a blog or website.

-twitter??? really? I just gave into it. but yes... just about everyone here "twitters" as well.