Christmas is in two days, in case you were unaware. We drew names again. I got little Miss P. I am excited to give her what every eight year old girl wants: orange nail polish, red skinny jeans with diamonds on the pockets (accessorized by me), and a silly gift I hope she appreciates. I also went a little overboard and am excited to surprise my mother and sister with little things I found that I thought were perfect for them. I'd tell you what I got, but I fear my mama may read this before the big day. Sorry mom. (:
Aside from the presents, cookies, and celebrating, I watched a movie tonight with my family that had nothing yet everything to do with Christmas. It is called "The Prize Winner of Defiance". This is based on a true story, even better! It's about a woman who enters many contests and basically, that is how she, her husband, and her ten kids survive. Yes, her husband worked, but he came home a drunk most nights in the week. As the story goes, things go wrong left and right and this woman is never cross. She believes in being happy; she takes the phrase "no matter how bad things get, they can always get worse" to heart and lives by it. She knows that being happy is the only way to get through a rough situation. The reason this reminds me of this time of year is because she was always giving. At times she would finally be able to do something for herself and yet again, a disaster would appear. These awful things never slowed her down, she was always patient and willing to give up her sweet time. This is how our Savior works. He will never fail to give his time and patience. Don't forget the true meaning of this time of year. It is so easy to get caught up in making sure everyone has what they want and that dinner will be as grand as your dreams, Christ would be happy with a glass of water. He loves you for you. "Are you apart of the "Inn" crowd, or are you one of the "Stable" few?"
One last thing. A few days ago, I received a text including her "Daily Thought". It stated: "If someone waits for you, it doesn't mean they have nothing to do, it just means that nothing else is more important than you."
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence
This is a talk by Elder Jeffery R. Holland. It was given at a BYU devotional March 2, 1999. It amazes me that even thirteen years later, things like talks, scriptures, etc, can be just as powerful as the day they were addressed.
A wonderful friend of mine sent me a text out of the blue a few weeks back that said I needed to read this talk, that it made her think of me. I pulled up the talk and began reading. The beginning was hard for me to follow, it didn't seem to have a whole lot in common with me and the things I was going through. But as I read on, I saw exactly why she had thought of me. The line I loved most was, "If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now." He goes on to say, "Face your doubts. Master your fears. "Cast not away therefore your confidence." Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you." I absolutely love this gospel. I have no clue where I'd be without it, no where good that's for sure. I am so grateful for the simple words of Elder Holland from thirteen years ago.
Today one of my best friends left to the MTC to serve the Lord for the next two years of his life. I am eternally grateful for missionaries like him the are so willing to give their time the ways they do. I cannot believe I only met him last September. He will forever remain in my heart, no matter what happens. If you know any Elders in the Auckland, New Zealand Mission, tell them to keep an eye out for Elder Smith. (:
PS: be mindful of what you are praying for. Monday I asked Heavenly Father to help me develop skills that will be beneficial as a wife and mother...Dallan came in after school covered in mud and had tracked it all through the garage. Mama was busy and for some crazy reason I jumped up to help. Guess I got an answer to my prayer. I just hope that wasn't a secret message telling me to master that skill, I better not live somewhere muddy when I have kids!!
A wonderful friend of mine sent me a text out of the blue a few weeks back that said I needed to read this talk, that it made her think of me. I pulled up the talk and began reading. The beginning was hard for me to follow, it didn't seem to have a whole lot in common with me and the things I was going through. But as I read on, I saw exactly why she had thought of me. The line I loved most was, "If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now." He goes on to say, "Face your doubts. Master your fears. "Cast not away therefore your confidence." Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you." I absolutely love this gospel. I have no clue where I'd be without it, no where good that's for sure. I am so grateful for the simple words of Elder Holland from thirteen years ago.
Today one of my best friends left to the MTC to serve the Lord for the next two years of his life. I am eternally grateful for missionaries like him the are so willing to give their time the ways they do. I cannot believe I only met him last September. He will forever remain in my heart, no matter what happens. If you know any Elders in the Auckland, New Zealand Mission, tell them to keep an eye out for Elder Smith. (:
PS: be mindful of what you are praying for. Monday I asked Heavenly Father to help me develop skills that will be beneficial as a wife and mother...Dallan came in after school covered in mud and had tracked it all through the garage. Mama was busy and for some crazy reason I jumped up to help. Guess I got an answer to my prayer. I just hope that wasn't a secret message telling me to master that skill, I better not live somewhere muddy when I have kids!!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
God is ALWAYS there
I had an experience as a child. One that anyone else would disregard as anything but important. I was around the age of nine, and we had recently moved to a new house in a pretty young town. I was on a city soccer team. My first game was coming and I was pretty excited (I was a defender, so I felt as though my part of the team was much needed). The day of the game finally came. We thought we had left our home in plenty of time to be to the right field at the right time. After driving for a long time we got to the right neighborhood. We drove everywhere looking for the correct soccer field. After I started to get a little nervous (can't be late to your first game!), I announced that I was going to pray for God's help in finding this field. The second I said amen inside my head, my mother proclaimed, there's the field! I just knew we found it so quickly because I had prayed that we'd make it there in a timely manner.
This small part of my life was stuck inside my brain for unknown reasons...until now.
Fast forward a few years. Since moving out of my home and being on my own, fending for myself and all, I realized the true importance of prayer. I've had moments where inspirations come answers to prayers go across my mind like an electronic billboard. These were moments where I had to learn for myself what these things meant and how I was to handle the information I had received. That small moment while in search for the soccer field, I learned the importance of inspirations from God. I'm grateful for all of the knowledge I gained in my institute class. It was titled, Prep for Eternal Marriage: Dating and Courtship. You'd never believe some of the stuff I learned in that class. Thank you Brother Birch.
I just want to remind you that He will always listen. Be sure to understand that he knows what you want. He knows what you're asking for. But he also knows what's going to be best for you at this time in your life. Give God a chance. Don't blow him off because he doesn't give you a million dollars when you feel poor. And trust me, He won't get annoyed with you like your parents do when you ask 294857298374092758 times for a certain something. He'll give it to you sooner or later. HE LOVES YOU.
Don't be afraid to ask for comfort. If you want something to work out and you feel as though everything is going wrong...maybe the happiness is something you need to find and God just wants you to learn a few things along the way. Don't be afraid to ask for comfort.
This small part of my life was stuck inside my brain for unknown reasons...until now.
Fast forward a few years. Since moving out of my home and being on my own, fending for myself and all, I realized the true importance of prayer. I've had moments where inspirations come answers to prayers go across my mind like an electronic billboard. These were moments where I had to learn for myself what these things meant and how I was to handle the information I had received. That small moment while in search for the soccer field, I learned the importance of inspirations from God. I'm grateful for all of the knowledge I gained in my institute class. It was titled, Prep for Eternal Marriage: Dating and Courtship. You'd never believe some of the stuff I learned in that class. Thank you Brother Birch.
I just want to remind you that He will always listen. Be sure to understand that he knows what you want. He knows what you're asking for. But he also knows what's going to be best for you at this time in your life. Give God a chance. Don't blow him off because he doesn't give you a million dollars when you feel poor. And trust me, He won't get annoyed with you like your parents do when you ask 294857298374092758 times for a certain something. He'll give it to you sooner or later. HE LOVES YOU.
Don't be afraid to ask for comfort. If you want something to work out and you feel as though everything is going wrong...maybe the happiness is something you need to find and God just wants you to learn a few things along the way. Don't be afraid to ask for comfort.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
AaK:
(Ashton and Keilan)
A few days ago, Keilan asked our friend, Sydney Jackman, to write him a song. Two days later she came up with one. Music, lyrics, maracas, the whole shebang!! To my surprise the song was about BOTH of us. I have never had anyone write a song for me, but it was so sweet (:
THANKS SYD!!
This song is going to be one of my best friends this summer. Seeing as Keilan lives so far away, I can rely on this every day I'm feeling down. I'm really going to miss him and can't wait to see the missionary he is going to grow into. Let's just get this over with PLEASE! and thank you.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Why is it that after high school, when you live five minutes or less from a single friend, you plan all of these times to get together and NONE of then work out (very few at least)? Now that I have nearly completed my first year of college, I feel like I am going to make more of an effort to see people that I do not live close to at all. Why is that?!
I'm sad to see them go, but I'm excited for new ones in the fall.
In honor of Sydney Ackley:
What did one car say to the other car? Hi! (:
I'm sad to see them go, but I'm excited for new ones in the fall.
In honor of Sydney Ackley:
What did one car say to the other car? Hi! (:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Summer Time
It has been way too long, and boy a lot has happened. My first year of college is nearly over. This is my last week of school, finals start next Tuesday. I hate packing, I'm not looking forward to it. I have learned a lot this year, made new friends, and found that I need better cooking skills (which will be solidified once the summer is over).
This ending of school is bitter sweet. I'm more than grateful to have a three/four month break from quizzes, homework, and waking up early. But I am definitely going to miss some people. I don't want the social aspect of Snow to disappear. I'll admit though, I am excited to be spending more time with my pal Syd. (:
My goals for the summer consist of:
1. Run everyday
2. Do all 90 days of P90X
3. See my Ogden friend(s)...A LOT
4. Cooking
5. Cooking
6. Cooking
7. Get a job
Sound like a plan? Easier said than done. Due to the lovely GrandMax and her wonderful heart getting us "Pass of All Passes", I'm never going to get anything done! Ughh. Thanks grandma. (:
This ending of school is bitter sweet. I'm more than grateful to have a three/four month break from quizzes, homework, and waking up early. But I am definitely going to miss some people. I don't want the social aspect of Snow to disappear. I'll admit though, I am excited to be spending more time with my pal Syd. (:
My goals for the summer consist of:
1. Run everyday
2. Do all 90 days of P90X
3. See my Ogden friend(s)...A LOT
4. Cooking
5. Cooking
6. Cooking
7. Get a job
Sound like a plan? Easier said than done. Due to the lovely GrandMax and her wonderful heart getting us "Pass of All Passes", I'm never going to get anything done! Ughh. Thanks grandma. (:
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Twenty Twelve
Everyone always posts things about the new year. They have their resolutions, their new found ambitions, and they think they have found a love for exercising. How often do these things get "checked off" by December? Usually they are forgotten goals that tend to be given a second chance the following year. I am guilty of this.
I don't make new year resolutions every year, but I did this time around. No, I am not planning on running 50 pounds off, and I don't want to eat better. Let's get real. I'm a college student...I eat my peas and carrots, but I also play Dew Pong. Within the next 365 days (ish) I would like to be better at my morning prayers, serve more, and be like my mama.
She is an amazing woman. She used to always say, "I want to be like Ashton when I grow up..." boy has she blown that out of the water!! She is such an example to me. There have been times where I'd be, almost jealous, because I felt she had better goals than me, she was doing more good, she could cook anything and not get upset if it didn't turn out right, she always looked so pretty. It would discourage me. But now I see, she was just setting the perfect example for me the whole time, wether she knew it or not. I've always looked up to my mom, but now that I am older I see how much she has helped me with the little things by making me envious. I get competitive and I wanted to be better too. I am making better goals, I hope I'm doing more good, I am willing to attempt making something a second time around, and I actually get dressed into clothes other than sweats (except for my dance days).
This year my mom has set some amazing goals. By the end of the year, she is going to be the most saint-like person on Earth! I am tempted to copy her (but change things to suit me, of coarse). I hope that when I become a wife and mother with my own children I will be as good as her.
I want to be like my mom when I grow up...
I don't make new year resolutions every year, but I did this time around. No, I am not planning on running 50 pounds off, and I don't want to eat better. Let's get real. I'm a college student...I eat my peas and carrots, but I also play Dew Pong. Within the next 365 days (ish) I would like to be better at my morning prayers, serve more, and be like my mama.
She is an amazing woman. She used to always say, "I want to be like Ashton when I grow up..." boy has she blown that out of the water!! She is such an example to me. There have been times where I'd be, almost jealous, because I felt she had better goals than me, she was doing more good, she could cook anything and not get upset if it didn't turn out right, she always looked so pretty. It would discourage me. But now I see, she was just setting the perfect example for me the whole time, wether she knew it or not. I've always looked up to my mom, but now that I am older I see how much she has helped me with the little things by making me envious. I get competitive and I wanted to be better too. I am making better goals, I hope I'm doing more good, I am willing to attempt making something a second time around, and I actually get dressed into clothes other than sweats (except for my dance days).
This year my mom has set some amazing goals. By the end of the year, she is going to be the most saint-like person on Earth! I am tempted to copy her (but change things to suit me, of coarse). I hope that when I become a wife and mother with my own children I will be as good as her.
I want to be like my mom when I grow up...
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Finals = Final...for now
So basically, college was a breeze. Sure my schedule consisted of mainly dance classes, but hey, I still got graded! Now, come January 9th, I can start over...agian. I am happy with college. It isn't has hard or as bad as I thought it was going to be. I love my FHE group, I loved meeting new people, I loved making friends, and I loved being away from home. Everything I have done at Snow College has been excellent. I know all of you are jealous. Word to the Wise, if you have a final at 7:00 AM...don't pull an all-nighter the night before. Unless of coarse you're a wiz at the art of mathematics and don't need studying, like me! Yes, one real final, Friday, 7:00 am and I stayed awake that night. I appreciated my sleep afterwards don't worry. (:
It is fun to be back home again. It has only been one day and I'm having fun. Andrew and Packer surprised me and showed up in my apartment to take me home. That night we went out to see Sherlock Holmes and ate at Olive Garden. Today, we started the day with none other than good old family pictures (I will post some soon). Next on out to-do list was hang out until 5pm. We went to temple square tonight! Loved the lights. Such a specially feeling there. You should all go!
I am like chocolate pudding. I look like crap, but I am really sweet. (:
You may quote me.
It is fun to be back home again. It has only been one day and I'm having fun. Andrew and Packer surprised me and showed up in my apartment to take me home. That night we went out to see Sherlock Holmes and ate at Olive Garden. Today, we started the day with none other than good old family pictures (I will post some soon). Next on out to-do list was hang out until 5pm. We went to temple square tonight! Loved the lights. Such a specially feeling there. You should all go!
I am like chocolate pudding. I look like crap, but I am really sweet. (:
You may quote me.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Heros
In institute we covered Emma Smith (my hero) for just a brief time. I always have liked her and loved hearing about her and her story...but... When we were talking about her on Monday, I felt the spirit so strongly. I want to be like her. I want to have the faith she had and the strength she had. The things that woman did blow my mind. Can you imagine leaving everything, your husband is in jail, and you have to take four kids (two of which cannot walk yet) and travel to a place you've never been over a frozen river...WALKING?! I know God put me on Earth at this time, because I'd complain and cry the whole way. Or just wait for someone to carry me. (: She was called "an Elect Lady" God loved her and thought highly of her. She created music, started the Relief Society. What didn't she do?!
Who is your hero? Do you ever wish you could talk to them? Ask them how they did it? Or tell them thanks? Think about what you'd say to them. How can you become more like them?
Be someone else's hero.
Who is your hero? Do you ever wish you could talk to them? Ask them how they did it? Or tell them thanks? Think about what you'd say to them. How can you become more like them?
Be someone else's hero.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Tribute To Those I Love
Stefanee Glass-
My dear mama. She acts like she is nineteen (about a month and we'll be the same age). We share clothes and laugh at everything/each other. PIE SALE. OH GOOD JOB MOM. YOU'RE BELL'S A TINKING. EXCUSE ME, I JUST FARKLED. etc. My mother recently gave me a gratitude journal. In this journal I have to find at least two things that I am grateful for. Now everyday I find myself looking for new things so that my journal isn't full of: family, friends, house, school, etc. She has taught me to open my eyes and be more thankful. I can never return all of the favors she has done for me, no matter how hard I try. She does everything she can to make sure I am okay. Not just me but the other 6 kiddies at home. I look up to mom in all the ways a person can look up to someone. I hope I can be a mother like her (and look as good as her) when I grow up. I can't say enough so I hope this covers at least half, I LOVE YOU! and Thanks.
David Glass-
Daddy! He too acts like he's younger than he is. (: He too makes me laugh. One thing I'll always remember is "learn to swim, learn to swim." Don't ask me why, I know there are funnier things, but that one gets me smiling every time. I want my future husband to be like him. My dad can beat up your dad! He knows how to fix anything, get stains out of everything, and make wonderful sunday dinners! I love when he does little things to surprise me. When I got my laptop, he snuck a Milky Way in my bag for later. He doesn't mind being five or ten minutes late, and he likes to show you how to do something with LOTS of added information, but these little things mean to world to me. I can't say enough so I hope this covers at least half, I LOVE YOU! and Thanks.
Andrew Payne-
Hey everyone, this is my best friend!! Soccer playing, book reading, church going best friend. (: He is good at cheering me up when I am sad, which he some how always knows when that is. I'm grateful to have him in my life. He has changed so much in the past two years and I cannot believe then man he is turning into. I am so proud! I'm going to miss him so much when he leaves for mission, which will be soon (fingers crossed). I need to get these two presents off my hands (he hates when I surprise him)! He's always been there for me and I know I can count on him to continue being there. He is the perfect friend for me, even when I have my freak out vent days. You always listened. Thanks.
Cassady Christensen-
AKA, other best friend. Then one who got me going here. She has made my first year of college so much easier. Even though she will not be a dance major with me anymore, I am glad she'll still be there to help me with my stress. We haven't known each other very long but one of the first times we hung out she said, "You know, we're gonna be friends for a long time!" Amen sister! I love when we eat dinner at her house and when she makes me do my homework the day it's assigned. She has taught me to be less tense and be more laid back about things. She's let me vent to her multiple times and in return I listen. She likes me for me, and love everything about her!! Thanks.
Sydney Ackley-
AKA, best friends since cave men roamed the earth (we like cavemen...with ninja clothes and umbrellas). We were like peanut butter and jelly for a very long time. Inside jokes up the wazoo. We have recently become pen-pals, and I absolutely love when I see a letter from her in the mail for me. Brightens my day. She is a unique person. I don't think I could find anyone like her again in a million years. Except maybe her mom. (: Even though we had some rough times, strangely enough we found our way back to each other (non-romance). I am happy to say we are friends and that she understands me so well. One day we can act like we are seven and a half, the next, twenty four. I love the diversity with her. Venting is something I picked up with her. I used to bottle up the negativity and explode later, which is proven to be unhealthy. She showed me that it was okay to get mad once and a while and that it helps to talk it out. I don't think she has realized how badly I was going to need that technique in my life. Thanks.
Haley Bateman-
She is yet another best friend. Ducky and Vidro, like peas in a pod. I love everything about her. Even the blonde moment. "Is Juab a Jewish school?"...yes, she was serious. I wish she could have come to Snow with me. We would NEVER sleep! I miss her very much and I love when she visits. She has been such a good friend to me and she better be at my wedding! Or we'll just get married the same time. (: I love that after anything she says I can simply say, "That's funny." Or when she says, "I have a funny story to tell you," then I"m cracking up before she has even said one word. but our favorite is, "...and you think this is a joke," "BLEHHHH!" (Kung Fu Panda 1). We like to laugh. Thanks.
Mykel Braiden-
Neighbor down the street from my parent's house. She lets me cry in front of her with out making fun of me. She too can bring out my immature side. I loved going to girl's camp with her and watching her grow. She is an amazing young women. Her testimony is outstanding, just like her. She is always asking when I'll be home next so that she can bake me home-made oreos (super delicious). And she is a bookworm with me. Thanks.
Natalie Fullmer-
My Aunt Nat. She's been so kind to let me stay at ALL (except the little farm house) of her places! She recently moved so I got one more to pay a visit to. This women is another example to me. She's been through a lot but always seems positive. She's been my favorite aunt as far as I can remember. I love outings with her my mother, and their mother, GrandMax. She is smack dab in the middle between the years of me and my mother. One thing I am super grateful for is all of the help she gave me for my preparation to attend college. Bowls and containers galore, by the way, I use all of them! Where would I be without her. Thanks.
Janica Hayes-
My dance teacher since I was a pee-wee of only 13. She has taught me everything I know about dance. Introduced me to modern too. Which now is my absolute favorite. She encouraged me in everything I did with dance. She even convinced me to study dance in college. I wish she would resign from Westlake High School and come to Ephraim to Snow College and teach me here! I miss her very much. Her and WDC. Thanks.
Logan McGill-
He became a very close friend last year. I was always his dummy for creating cool lifts and whatnot for WDC. He'd tell me all of his stories, his girl drama, and how his day went. And he gave me rides to every practice and rehearsal. Me and Logan connected and always understood what the other person was trying to say. I found out his favorite fruit is not a pear. I had a lot of laughs with him, and I cried when the year was over with him. He calls me every now and again to remind me he still cares. He wonders how I'm doing and what I have been up to. I miss watching him dance and dancing with him. I hope one day we can. Congrats on the dance major!! Thanks.
My dear mama. She acts like she is nineteen (about a month and we'll be the same age). We share clothes and laugh at everything/each other. PIE SALE. OH GOOD JOB MOM. YOU'RE BELL'S A TINKING. EXCUSE ME, I JUST FARKLED. etc. My mother recently gave me a gratitude journal. In this journal I have to find at least two things that I am grateful for. Now everyday I find myself looking for new things so that my journal isn't full of: family, friends, house, school, etc. She has taught me to open my eyes and be more thankful. I can never return all of the favors she has done for me, no matter how hard I try. She does everything she can to make sure I am okay. Not just me but the other 6 kiddies at home. I look up to mom in all the ways a person can look up to someone. I hope I can be a mother like her (and look as good as her) when I grow up. I can't say enough so I hope this covers at least half, I LOVE YOU! and Thanks.
David Glass-
Daddy! He too acts like he's younger than he is. (: He too makes me laugh. One thing I'll always remember is "learn to swim, learn to swim." Don't ask me why, I know there are funnier things, but that one gets me smiling every time. I want my future husband to be like him. My dad can beat up your dad! He knows how to fix anything, get stains out of everything, and make wonderful sunday dinners! I love when he does little things to surprise me. When I got my laptop, he snuck a Milky Way in my bag for later. He doesn't mind being five or ten minutes late, and he likes to show you how to do something with LOTS of added information, but these little things mean to world to me. I can't say enough so I hope this covers at least half, I LOVE YOU! and Thanks.
Andrew Payne-
Hey everyone, this is my best friend!! Soccer playing, book reading, church going best friend. (: He is good at cheering me up when I am sad, which he some how always knows when that is. I'm grateful to have him in my life. He has changed so much in the past two years and I cannot believe then man he is turning into. I am so proud! I'm going to miss him so much when he leaves for mission, which will be soon (fingers crossed). I need to get these two presents off my hands (he hates when I surprise him)! He's always been there for me and I know I can count on him to continue being there. He is the perfect friend for me, even when I have my freak out vent days. You always listened. Thanks.
Cassady Christensen-
AKA, other best friend. Then one who got me going here. She has made my first year of college so much easier. Even though she will not be a dance major with me anymore, I am glad she'll still be there to help me with my stress. We haven't known each other very long but one of the first times we hung out she said, "You know, we're gonna be friends for a long time!" Amen sister! I love when we eat dinner at her house and when she makes me do my homework the day it's assigned. She has taught me to be less tense and be more laid back about things. She's let me vent to her multiple times and in return I listen. She likes me for me, and love everything about her!! Thanks.
Sydney Ackley-
AKA, best friends since cave men roamed the earth (we like cavemen...with ninja clothes and umbrellas). We were like peanut butter and jelly for a very long time. Inside jokes up the wazoo. We have recently become pen-pals, and I absolutely love when I see a letter from her in the mail for me. Brightens my day. She is a unique person. I don't think I could find anyone like her again in a million years. Except maybe her mom. (: Even though we had some rough times, strangely enough we found our way back to each other (non-romance). I am happy to say we are friends and that she understands me so well. One day we can act like we are seven and a half, the next, twenty four. I love the diversity with her. Venting is something I picked up with her. I used to bottle up the negativity and explode later, which is proven to be unhealthy. She showed me that it was okay to get mad once and a while and that it helps to talk it out. I don't think she has realized how badly I was going to need that technique in my life. Thanks.
Haley Bateman-
She is yet another best friend. Ducky and Vidro, like peas in a pod. I love everything about her. Even the blonde moment. "Is Juab a Jewish school?"...yes, she was serious. I wish she could have come to Snow with me. We would NEVER sleep! I miss her very much and I love when she visits. She has been such a good friend to me and she better be at my wedding! Or we'll just get married the same time. (: I love that after anything she says I can simply say, "That's funny." Or when she says, "I have a funny story to tell you," then I"m cracking up before she has even said one word. but our favorite is, "...and you think this is a joke," "BLEHHHH!" (Kung Fu Panda 1). We like to laugh. Thanks.
Mykel Braiden-
Neighbor down the street from my parent's house. She lets me cry in front of her with out making fun of me. She too can bring out my immature side. I loved going to girl's camp with her and watching her grow. She is an amazing young women. Her testimony is outstanding, just like her. She is always asking when I'll be home next so that she can bake me home-made oreos (super delicious). And she is a bookworm with me. Thanks.
Natalie Fullmer-
My Aunt Nat. She's been so kind to let me stay at ALL (except the little farm house) of her places! She recently moved so I got one more to pay a visit to. This women is another example to me. She's been through a lot but always seems positive. She's been my favorite aunt as far as I can remember. I love outings with her my mother, and their mother, GrandMax. She is smack dab in the middle between the years of me and my mother. One thing I am super grateful for is all of the help she gave me for my preparation to attend college. Bowls and containers galore, by the way, I use all of them! Where would I be without her. Thanks.
Janica Hayes-
My dance teacher since I was a pee-wee of only 13. She has taught me everything I know about dance. Introduced me to modern too. Which now is my absolute favorite. She encouraged me in everything I did with dance. She even convinced me to study dance in college. I wish she would resign from Westlake High School and come to Ephraim to Snow College and teach me here! I miss her very much. Her and WDC. Thanks.
Logan McGill-
He became a very close friend last year. I was always his dummy for creating cool lifts and whatnot for WDC. He'd tell me all of his stories, his girl drama, and how his day went. And he gave me rides to every practice and rehearsal. Me and Logan connected and always understood what the other person was trying to say. I found out his favorite fruit is not a pear. I had a lot of laughs with him, and I cried when the year was over with him. He calls me every now and again to remind me he still cares. He wonders how I'm doing and what I have been up to. I miss watching him dance and dancing with him. I hope one day we can. Congrats on the dance major!! Thanks.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Last Day of November
So here I am. New to the blogging world. I was told by one of my best friends I should start one, and like I said, here I am.
Fun Fact: This last month has been "No Shave November" for those of you who have been participating, HOORAH! And congrats if you made it all the way. I have, that's for sure. (: It's not that gross. Honest. But all things have an end, and December starts tomorrow. I'm excited to see how silky smooth my calves are going to be. Less than twenty four hours. I'll let you know how it goes.
What did one burp say to the other burp?
- If we're really quiet, we can sneak out the back door.
(: smile.
Try This: In my improv class we played a game. In this game you have to switch a letter for a different letter in everything you say. Example: when I played I had to switch all of my s's for k's. Monsters becomes monkterk. Or soda, koda. Just say one sentence. Who knew something could be so hard, funny, and amusing at the same time.
Fun Fact: This last month has been "No Shave November" for those of you who have been participating, HOORAH! And congrats if you made it all the way. I have, that's for sure. (: It's not that gross. Honest. But all things have an end, and December starts tomorrow. I'm excited to see how silky smooth my calves are going to be. Less than twenty four hours. I'll let you know how it goes.
What did one burp say to the other burp?
- If we're really quiet, we can sneak out the back door.
(: smile.
Try This: In my improv class we played a game. In this game you have to switch a letter for a different letter in everything you say. Example: when I played I had to switch all of my s's for k's. Monsters becomes monkterk. Or soda, koda. Just say one sentence. Who knew something could be so hard, funny, and amusing at the same time.
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