Happenings

And then there was 1...Or will it be 2?

2011-06-30T21:54:00.005-06:00

So I have officially completed the first 2 years of law school. Whew...that was fun :) I technically have 1 year left and then next July I will sit for and hopefully pass the Bar Examine! However, with all that has been going on with my Law School's accreditation, I have looked into and applied to transfer to other Law Schools. My list of schools is not long, but it is geographically diverse. My top 3 choices are in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Michigan. The major issue with my attempt to transfer this late in the game is that most schools will require I take at least 1 semester of units over again if not my entire 2 L year. I know everyone thinks law school gets easier as you go along, but trust me 2L year has been (and probably will be) the WORST year of my life! (k so maybe that is a tad dramatic . . . but you get the point.) I am still figuring out my life and what I should do. Thank you to all of my friends for the texts, phone calls and support. I appreciate your support more than you'll ever know! I have a lot going for me as far as staying goes, I was nominated and elected as SBA President for next year, I am the Technical Editor of a Law Journal, I am close to family and know the system and love the schedule of classes I have for next year. However, I have this nagging feeling regarding what my future holds if I graduate from a school that was stripped of its ABA approval while I was a student. I did receive good news this week that regardless of what happens, I will be able to sit for the Utah Bar, but is that too little too late?! On a brighter note, I am heading up to Fresno tomorrow after work for the weekend, and I have never been more excited to see fields, cows, and foothills then I am right now!

Well....This is Not Looking Good

2011-05-07T20:33:00.003-06:00

Mid-Dead Week leading up to finals, and Boom....This happens!

I am trying to not think too much about it and to focus on my finals, but I would be lying if I said that I am not freaking out! I am not sure what I am going to do yet, but I may get the "great" experience of transferring mid law school career or transferring as a 1L and having to repeat this entire year of classes. I am really happing not to have to do the latter. As much as I love law school I do not enjoy Con Law, and Biz Orgs enough to have to relive them over again!

Please know that I love all of you, and once this craziness is all over I will look forward to hanging out, laughing, and catching up on all ya'lls lives!

<3 You!

Delirious

2010-12-06T22:29:00.003-07:00

delirious |diˈli(ə)rēəs|
adjective
in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication* and characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
*AKA Lack of Sleep

So I would first like to point out that I modified the definition above. (No need for legal action on "stealing" the definition.)
Attention Blogging friends and family... Law School will do crazy things to a person like make them change their facebook status from "in a relationship" to "engaged" and then decide to post a picture of a nice shiny diamond ring.

Alas I am not engaged, and if I was I would have called you Mom :) Rest assured I will for sure make up for this debacle in the future and that when I really do get engaged I will have a notary public attest to it as a witness! For now I am engaged to Finals, and the "joy" they bring into my life cannot be put into words! I look forward to December 15th when I will be done with my last final and 1/2 way through this law school adventure! Also as soon as I reactivate my facebook from this finals hiatus I have imposed on myself I will fix all the problems that I have created :) Until then...I am sorry for getting all your hopes up!!!!
Love you all & as soon as this finals craziness is over maybe we can hang out! Or at least I will return some phone calls!

Melissa

So You Want to Go to Law School

2010-10-22T05:05:00.000-06:00

Sunshine on a cloudy day!!!! Thankful to awesome friends who shared this while I was having an emotional breakdown in the library this week! Laughing so hard people can't realize that you have actually been crying=AMAZING :)

Public Service Announcement

2010-10-12T00:12:00.003-06:00

This public service announcement is brought to you courtesy of all law students, people who are stressed, and heck just about any person who is normal...

When you are verifying a person's identity for a purchase and ask to see their drivers license, it is not appropriate to do a double take and then say..."You look much happier in your picture."
There could be a number of reasons why the person looks happier in the drivers license picture, for example...
1. It could have been a nice July day in Fresno close to that persons birthday and all they had on their mind was hanging out with their family.
2. Now that person could be hundreds of miles away from that family and have just spent 8 plus hours on a Saturday at the library reading Constitutional Law and not having a clue what it means.
3. That person might be having to show their drivers license because their credit card number somehow has been hijacked and their account is frozen pending an investigation into $105 being charged at a Walmart in Texas.
4. That person just wasn't in the mood to smile, or was thinking about all the things on her to do list.
5. Heck, Insert anything here, it is just not a good idea to EVER say this!

Thank you again on behalf of all normal/stressed/emotionally unstable people of the world.
My name is Melissa...and I support this message.

Someday...

2010-09-27T23:41:00.003-06:00

Lately I have been thinking a lot about things I wish I could be doing instead of law school. So in an effort to remember them when this experience finally ends, and also to take a break from the endless homework that somehow seems to be doubling I thought I would write a blog. So with no further delay here is my list of things I look forward to doing someday!
1. I can Sleep without wondering if I can afford to spend the time sleeping instead of reading.
2. I will be a friend who is not such a loser, who won't forget birthdays, who will be able to talk on the phone without having to leave the library, and who will actually be able to attend important events and milestones in my friends lives.
3. I will be able to take a vacation, and visit my family and not have to make a list of all the books I need to bring home with me.
4. I will be able to date, and not pay for it for the rest of the week
5. I will be able to show my appreciation for the love and support my friends and family have shown me, especially for putting up with my wackness and loserness.
6. Blog more often (I am going to work on this one in the present because I think it will be therapeutic for me. I might suck for ya'll but I will be more peaceful. :) Please refer back to #5)
7. I can go see a movie in a movie theater with a good friend.
8. I will build "the wall" back up and not be so emotional.
9. I will get to sleep in on the weekends.
10. I will be a lawyer and this will all be worth it!
Until then... Thank you to my friends and family for putting up with me, for being patient, and for your love! I am sorry for being a loser and missing important events and not returning phone calls and text messages, and for not being there for you when you need me! I love you all and I promise SOMEDAY I will make up for all of it!

I Concur!

2010-05-06T01:05:00.005-06:00

Finals time is here again! Yeehaw :) Enjoy this list, but then take the LSAT and go to lawschool! Heck If I can do this anyone can do this :)

Update

2010-03-01T00:04:00.003-07:00

So I realized today that it has been A LONG TIME since the last blog and so much has happened! I survived round 1 of law school finals and did decent! There is always room for improvement and this semester is a whole new ball game! I spent Christmas break at home in Fresno with the family and made a very quick but amazing trip to Utah! School has started back up and I am one week away from Spring Break, which also signals the half way point of this semester which is nuts!!!!! It seems like it goes fast when I want it to go slow and vise versa. I am loving the experience (even though I sometimes don't portray that in texts and phone calls!) Oh and exciting news of the last few days is that I have been approved for the externship with Judge Davis at the Courthouse, so it looks like I will be back in Provo for a few months come June! Other than that I will continue my residence at the ULV Library with my casebooks, and supplements! Whoever invented the Examples and Explanations deserves a cookie! :)

AHHHHHHHHHH

2009-12-08T01:16:00.002-07:00

So Today at 5pm Pacific Standard Time I will begin my first Law School Final in Torts! But ready or not, here it comes! I wrote a little poem in honor of the event.
Roses are red, violets blue, law school finals make me wonder about swine flu! :) Yeah as you can see my creative juices are GONE! :) hahaha I will have a better poem once December 18th rolls around and I am on "vacation" until the 11th of January!!!!!

Law School Update

2009-10-26T23:34:00.004-06:00

Oh my goodness! I can not believe that I am already more than half way through the first semester of law school! I am happy to report that I am not crying as often as I did at the beginning and I have learned that although this is hard I can do it! As for the bad news, well let's just say it is a good thing I have thick hair so I can compensate for the loss ;) I am managing to stay afloat and even have made time for social events! I really miss Utah and wish I was there at least once a day, but I know that Law School is only temporary! There is a quote that says "Law School is a marathon not a sprint, so pace yourself!" I am not going to lie I used to hate this quote and still am not as fond of it as others, but it is true! I wish law school was only like a 5k but alas three years equals 26.2 miles! ;) So... I figured that I would post a few pictures of the fun times that are law school students outside of the classroom and library! I should add the disclaimer that yes there is alcohol, but no I am not drinking it :) So enjoy these pictures and expect an update in the near future of some family and friend visits to the law school hermit (me)

YEAH YEAH I KNOW!

2009-09-08T00:22:00.003-06:00

Ok so I realize that I have been really bad at blogging and well I would say that I would get better but honestly at this point I can't make any promises that I am not sure I will carry through with! I would hate to make a contract and not be able to follow through with it thereby creating a breach! I will say that I recently made a big time purchase of a new computer and once it arrives I will post all sorts of fun pictures from my summer bucket list! So at least you will have something to look forward to! Until then I thought I would share a little list that one of my friends sent to me this morning! Enjoy!
You Know You're In Law School When:
*you consider dropping out every hour, but after that first semester, you realized you were already in too much debt to be anything other than a lawyer.
*the drama in your life rivals that of high school
*you can't remember if you decided to go to law school because you wanted to help people and make a difference in the world or because you hate yourself.
*you can name, without hesitation, at least three people who make you want to throw things when you see them raise their hands in class.
*you have nicknames for the class members you dislike most, because of course, you’ve never actually spoken to them.
*Your breakfast consists of a coke on the way to class. (side not my drink of choice is diet cherry pepsi)
*You wear the same pair of jeans for 13 days straight (without washing them)
*You spend more time in the law library than you do at your apartment
*You are single handidly keeping the local pizza place in business.
I am sure I will be adding to this list as time goes on! But for now, I am going to bed, and before midnight even! Tonight is a great night! :)

annoyed

2009-04-22T23:25:00.000-06:00

Dear new roommate that is replacing Megan,
Is Moving your stuff in at 1130PM and turning on the air conditioner really the best way to start off our time together? I would say hell no! Now would you please stop banging into my door so that I can go to sleep! Oh and sorry if I hit your door at 745am when I have to leave for work!
Love your not so excited roommate!
Melissa
P.s. I would have been more than willing to have helped you move tomorrow at a decent time!

What was I thinking!!???

2009-03-01T22:17:00.003-07:00

So the ward had a dinner/activity on Saturday night at Aspen Grove up in the canyon. I debated about going but finally decided it would be good to support the ward, and Krishna is on the activity committee and I felt bad making her go alone. So we get there and they luckily serve something other than red meat (which made me very happy since last time, I went there for a dinner I couldn't eat red meat for like 6 months after!) So after the meal they start the "activity". It begins with the bishop and his wife telling the story of how they met, fell in love and got married. GAG! Then they announce that we will be playing "Singled Out". Now growing up in my teen years I watched some episodes of this game on MTV and compared to the rest of my ward, who don't even know what MTV is I am a pro. (Or so I thought!) The game begins and the guy they brought in for the game is my roommates ex boyfriend! Realizing that it would not be a good idea for me to go out with him I decide I will "throw" the game. The questions start and I decide it is too obvious to leave on the first question, so I answer that how I think he would answer. Right answer and I am still in the game. Then from there my plan was to answer opposite as I thought he would. 3 questions later it is down to 5 girls and somehow I am contestant number 4. So the individual questions begin. #1 Sing me your favorite love song (which btw only one of us would do and she sang every one's songs. #2. What would be your ideal date including me: The losing answer was hiking. My answer.... "Ummmm go to a movie and play mario kart" <-- I was going for the I'm lame and don't like to talk. Dang still in the game. #3. If you were a dessert what would you be and why? The losing answer Apple Pie. My answer "I would be a fudge brownie with nuts because I am crazy." Ummm yeah got that right crazy for still being involved in this lame game. Finally question #4. If you met me on the street give me your best pick up line: I knew I was in trouble at this point since I know only 1 pick up line thanks to Jerilyn. So contestant 1 goes and comes up with " Are you from Tennessee? Cause you're the only 10 I see!" OK so maybe I am going to lose! So then comes my turn and I drop "Are those space pants you're wearing? Because your bum is out of this world!" Oh man the bishop covered his face and I just started praying he really liked Tennessee. NOPE Despite all my efforts I won the game. So Monday at 7pm I will be enjoying Brick Oven with Derek. yippee! ;) Moral of this story: Next time make it obvious and leave on question 1. No need to be cocky and think I know the ins and outs of dating game shows since I obviously do not.

25 Random Facts

2009-02-22T20:45:00.002-07:00

1. I was born and raised in Central California. Atwater, Merced, and Fresno
2. My first airplane ride was when I was a sophmore in High School and I went to Provo to visit Debbie, Karl and Lisa.
3. I lived in Hawaii from August 2001-May 2002 while I attended Hawaii Pacific University and miss a lot about living there!
4. I have run 3 5Ks races and am looking forward to doing more.
5. I served a mission in the Indiana Indianapolis Mission and loved ever minute of it!
6. I love brushing my teeth
7. I was sent home for 6 weeks from Indiana on Medical Leave and returned less a galbladder.
8. I have an abnormal addicition to Chips and Salsa
9. I love Disneyland and would love to work there!
10. I have worked at the Courthouse since July 2007.
11. I have worked at both the American Fork and Provo Courthouses.
12. I really did consider not going back to Provo when the opportunity was given but have not regreted my decision at all.
13. I am going to Law School in August 2009 but have no clue where yet.
14. I applied to 15 different law schools in 8 different States.
15. My favorite colors are orange, yellow, and purple.
16. My jeep isn't 4 wheel drive and I have been mocked recently for this reason.
17. I enjoy talking with a Minnesotan Accent. Don't ya Know
18. Mario Kart Wii rocks my world.
19. I bake when I get stressed, however I don't eat the stuff I bake.
20. I like scrapbooking and am finishing my mission pics.
21. I would love to figure out how to digital scrapbook.
22. I have always wanted to be a Lawyer, I debated a few times, but the desire has never gone away.
23. I love making flowcharts, and to do lists. I find satisfaction in crossing stuff off my list as I finish them.
24. I have a phobia of rollerskating and refuse to do it. Thanks to a tragic incident in 3rd grade skate party.
25. I gave up caffeine and Soda in general for Lent last year! (Yeah I know I'm not Catholic just decided it was a good time to do it). ;)

Latest News

2008-09-04T22:58:00.002-06:00

Ok So I really should be in bed right now sleeping but alas I am not! Things are going great. I am loving being back in Provo and working with friends again!!! I recently made a quick weekend trip out to california to visit Mickey Mouse, and will be going again in October and trick or treating with the family and visiting some law schools while I am out there! I am really cracking down and getting serious about law school applications. I have a goal of having everything submitted by Jan. 1,2009 so hopefully I can do it!The hardest thing for me is the personal statement, I start writing and then just block up! but I am going to do it!!!!!!!! I will upload pics over the weekend!!! Love you all!

Night With The Osmonds and The Mo Tab!

2008-07-27T20:52:00.002-06:00

Last night Marissa and I spent the evening at temple square enjoying the Pionner Day concert put on by the Mo Tab and the Osmond Family!!! My mom got tickets in the lottery system and was going to come out with my dad for the show, but at the last minute they had to change their plans! I was really sad but decided to use the tickets anyway! It was a really great show! It was a good break from the thinking and allowed Marissa and Me a chance to hang out and visit! Lots of stuff happening this week, with the interview, court, early morning meetings, and my birthday! Yahoo!!!!!!!!

What To Do...

2008-07-27T20:48:00.003-06:00

Ok so I know that I have previously talked about the judges team opening that I wasn't going to apply for. Well somehow I have an interview tomorrow at 12:30pm for the team! YIKES!!!! I can pull out tomorrow morning if I so choose and I am still about 70% sure I won't BUT there is always the 30% still there. I baked a TON of cookies this afternoon and the stress levels have gone down a bit! I will just wait and see what happens!

The Jury is back, and the verdict is in

2008-07-22T21:37:00.002-06:00

Ok sorry to keep you waiting I thought I was going to get to bed early last night and instead tossed and turned until 12:15am wondering if I made the right decision! I have decided to return to Provo and work at the front counter until something opens on a judges team with a clerk that I can actually work with! It took me awhile today to confirm the feelings that I had been having and finally at like 3pm I told Sharon of my intent to transfer back and then called Lori in Provo to let her know! I know that I am giving up some great perks to go back the main one being in court experience, but I know that Heavenly Father has great things in store! Thanks to everyone for their support and for listening to me hash out my thoughts and even at times shed a few tears (OK I AM NOT A WALL, HAPPY NOW??!!! ;) I am not sure when I get to start back in Provo but as soon as I hear I will be posting about it!!! Love ya!
p.s. Sorry about the white on the blue background, hopefully this will be better know, pretty dark blue on light blue ;)

This decision is not as easy as I thought it would be

2008-07-20T23:37:00.003-06:00

So I am not sure everyone knows but when I was transfered from Provo to American Fork back in February I was given a couple assurances. One regarding mileage and the other a promise that when an opening in Provo came that I would have the option to transfer back. Since February that is what has motivated me in times of stress and what has in some cases kept me from quitting. That being said I always thought that as soon as I heard there was an opening I would have no problem saying see ya to A.F. Wow was I wrong! As much crap as I have delt with and the amount of time I have spent crying about certain situations and people I thought for sure I had the answer. Well let me just tell you that ever since Thursday when I talked to Lori(the head honcho) about the fact there was an opening now I have been thinking, praying, and stressing. I have come to the realization that as much as I hated AF in the beginning it is a great experience that I have been given and has helped me in a lot of ways. I told Lori I wanted to really think this one through and asked if I could let her know Friday, of course she said to take as much time as I needed. Well Friday I still did not have a decision and she said I could have until Monday (tomorrow) to give my decision! YIKES I was hoping for a little longer but ok! So this weekend was spent helping Carrie and Daniel move back up from St George and having a nice 4 hour car drive all alone to think, pray and cry. It really is a win win situation and I just really hope that I make the right one. I am going to sleep on it "or try to sleep" and then tomorrow I will deliver the verdict. Stay tuned for the answer that I have decided on. YIKES

Houston We have a problem

2008-07-10T21:20:00.003-06:00

Ok so I can't find my camera cord to upload all the fun pictures from recent events! I am going to find it Saturday if it takes me all day, and upload a bunch of pics! I enjoyed the visit of Tiffany and the kids and Lisa and Briggs the little that we hung out! It was so fun, and I hope that more people will come to visit me soon! I found out that because I work for the State I offically qualify for the government rate at hotels which is a nice perk guess I can't quit any more! ;) We went to the Zoo, went swimming EVERYDAY to the point that Marela's toes were bleeding and just had a fun time being together! Also I got to go down to Lavendar Days and do the 5K with Megan and Trent and then I did the Freedom Fest 5K too! Yeah note to self, leave more time in between runs! ;) I am surviving at work. Some days are still better than others, but it looks like I need to get used to it, since things have happened and it doesnt look as though I will be headed back to Provo anytime soon! But YOU NEVER KNOW!!! I got to hang out with Romina the other day which was and is always so much fun! I miss the good old days of chilling in her room watching random YOUTUBE videos before bed!!! Oh the memories!!! Well I am off to bed I have another early day tomorrow 3 in a row this week! I have a full set of lugage under my eyes right about now! But it is almost the weekend!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recent and Upcoming Events

2008-06-24T22:51:00.002-06:00

So I have a ton of pics to upload but I have to be at work at 7am tomorrow for court so I will have to add them tomorrow after work! Life has been crazy hectic lately. I made a quick trip up to Idaho last week for Sister Anderson's funeral in Shelley. She and her husband served in Indiana with me and she was an amazing lady! It was great to get to spend time with her family and some mission friends. I am sad that she passed away but I know we will see each other again someday! Work has been going ok Trevor's last day was Friday and I am officially the last of the under 30 club. I am lucky to have had Trevor around in AF to keep me sane and remind me that I am not there permanetly. He is off to Law School and with any luck I will be meeting up with him and his wife in a year! ;) I have been doing a lot of thinking lately about law school and wether or not I made the right choice to delay until Fall 2009. I felt good about it at the time, but was I just scared. I know that I am going to have a ton of doubts as it is a huge decision, but I am excited for the next few months and then submitting applications and seeing what happens! Maybe I will be a resident of California again (just not Fresno) ;) I am super excited because Tiffany and the kids are coming to Provo this weekend to hang out and visit! I am already making lists of things we can do! I am always up for visitors so everyone is invited! This Saturday Megan, Trent and I are running the Lavendar Days 5k in Mona. I am just hoping not to finish last, and not to die! I am also looking forward to my first 4th of July in Provo in a long time! We came out a few times when Karl and Debbie were at BYU but this year it will just be me (I think). Should be a fun time anyway! Well I am off to bed, but stay tuned for pics tomorrow and a more balanced blogging routine funny stuff has been happening at work, I just need to remember to blog about it!

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T22:14:00.002-06:00

This Mother's Day I couldn't be home in California with my family! However I did want to take a second and show appreciation to my mom and to my sisters who are great examples to me of what being a mom is all about!

Debbie is a great mom to Conner and Tanner! She loves them unconditionally and would do anything for them! I admire her patience and her ability to not let the little things bother her!! I love you Debbie!!

Next is my Grandma! Granny is a strong willed lady! She has been living with my family since my grandpa died and her alzheimers has gotten worse. What I will always remember about granny is visiting her while I was growing up and seeing her work ethic! Up until she moved down to Fresno she and my grandpa would wake up every morning and deliver newspapers, then go home sleep for a few hours and be out mowing lawns around town.

My Mom!! I do not even know where to begin explaining how much my Mom means to me or how much she has done for me! My mom is my hero!! My mom is the person I can go to when I have a bad day and she will listen and understand! My mom is there for me when I need someone for medical advice, no matter the time day or night! My mom is there to encourage me when I think I can't do something and to have faith in me when I sometimes lack faith in myself! My mom loves me uncoditionally and would do anything for me and for my family! My mom is a role model of unconditional love for everyone! I am so lucky she is my mom!! I love you Mommy!

Lisa is a great mom! She has so many qualities that I admire and hope to one day have if and when I become a mom! I love you Lisa!!

Last, BUT certainly not least Tiffy! Tiffy is a great mommy to Lella and Gage! She loves them both and would do anything for them! She is a great example to me and I love her!!!! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY YA'LL I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. Presents will be coming (Hopefully around Memorial Day)

THE MOTHER LOVIN' FUNSHIP

2008-05-11T22:08:00.004-06:00

Dear Debbie, Yes of course I remember the amazing week I spent with you traveling the Ocean between San Diego and Mexico! How could I forget!!! I have been in the process of making the slide show of all the fun times and now that it is done, here is the much anticipated blog about Mexico!!! P.s. I refuse to pay the difference in gas you are the one who didn't stop in Huntington Beach and fill up hahahahaah! Love, Melissa
p.p.s I was being treated like a darelict, like I didn't have money they wouldn't open my bottle of wine! I mean I HAVE LOTS OF MONEY and I am being treated like I am poor! hahah Oh man that lady at dinner was CRAZY ;)

MEXICO

2008-05-08T20:49:00.003-06:00

Here is a sampling of pictures from our crusie to Mexico!!!!!!!! I had so much fun! We went to see wicked on Saturday night! Met up with Debbie on Sunday and left San Diego for Mexico on Monday! Cabo was by far my favorite even though we had a little run in with some Jelly fish! Windex works for everything!

ABC's About Me!!!!

2008-05-08T20:28:00.003-06:00

This is an email that has been sent around at work recently so I decided if I was going to do it I might as well include it on the good old blog! Plus Debbie has been bugging me about the fact I have not been updating so tonight is going to be update the blog night!!!
A is for age: 26 Years, 9 Months and 8 days (give or take a day or so)
B is for beer of choice: Apple Beer all the way!
C is for career right now: Deputy Court Clerk (but not one with seniority)
D is for your dog's name: No way NO PETS but the Family dog is Sandy (I think)
E is for essential item you use everyday: Toothpaste, I love brushing
F is for favorite TV shows at the moment: Grey's Anatomy, American Idol, Survivor
G is for favorite game: Four Square ;)
H is for birth Home town: Merced, California
I is for instruments you play: Ummm I played Clarinet in elementary school, and I can play A LITTLE piano
J is for favorite juice: Pineapple
K is for whose butt you'd like to kick: That is for me to know and no one to find out
L is for the last place you ate: Hummmm.... Well I didnt get to leave for lunch today but we had Quiznos delivered.
M is for marriage: I hope it happens some day
N is for your full name: Melissa Marie Noyes
O is for overnight hospital stay: Yes, when I had my appendix out. Took a few days to decided what the doctors wanted to do.
P is for people you were with today/recently: Megan and the peeps in American Fork
Q is for recent quote: "It's the fun-ship the fun-ship, the Mother Lovin' Fun-Ship!"
R is for Biggest Regret: Volunterring to move work locations and not seeing how things would have panned out.
S is for status: Chipper
T is for time you woke up today: 6:30 a.m. wish tomorrow would be the same but gotta be at work at 7am so have to leave at 6:30ish.
U is for underwear:Ummm... yeah I wear them
V is for vegetable that you love:ALMOST everything (No onions, tomatoes, bellpeppers, lima beans, avocados, ok so there is more than I thought!)
W is for worst habit: Biting my nails, recently cusing I am trying to stop!
X is for x-rays you've had: My wrist twice, ankle once, thumb once. Think that is all
Y is for yummy food you ate today: Brocolli soup from Quiznos YUMMM!!!
Z is for zodiac sign: Leo
OK DEBBIE ONE UPDATE DOWN A FEW MORE TO GO

Viva La Mexico!

2008-04-22T23:25:00.002-06:00

I really should be sleeping right now but I am so excited! In like 4 days I will be on my way to California with my friends Jessie and Jen from work at the courthouse in Provo! We are going to see wicked Saturday night in LA!!!!!! I am so excited we got amazing seats for really good prices! Then sometime during the weekend Debbie is driving down from Fresno to meet up with us and we are going on a crusie to Mexico! Our ship leaves San Diego on Monday afternoon and we will be gone until Saturday morning! I can not even begin to explain my excitness levels!!!! I am excited to get out of Provo for a few days and burn in the Mexican Sun!!!!!! ;) I am going well prepared to try and prevent sunburns and to treat them since it is almost impossible to keep from burning! Case in point, I went to a park a couple weeks ago to read a book after church, I was there for 45 mins and was pretty red for a few days!! So I am pretty much screwed hahaha WHATEVER I am going to Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOWZERS

2008-04-22T23:19:00.003-06:00

So the last week or so has been a whirlwind! I was offered a position on a Judges team in American Fork but my supervisor wanted a commitment that I would not leave when an opening came in Provo. Well actually she wanted a commitment I would stay until I leave for Law School next August. I spent a few agonizing days trying to figure out what to do. I am not sure I have prayed that long at night in a very long time! I went in to her office late last week and said although I was flattered and would love to do it, I could not commit to anything! To my suprise she said I could still train and that we would address the transfer thing when it became an issue. So that brings us to today! I was able to sit in on court this morning and learn a little about the process. Then this afternoon I was updating minutes from court and trying to not mess up too much!! Tomorrow is day 2 of the court training! YIKES What were they thinking? I am not smart enough for this!!!!

More Positive Out Look

2008-04-11T21:24:00.002-06:00

I have realized lately that I need to be more positive about work and life in general! So in an effort to do this I decided to make a list of all the things I am grateful for! Here is what I have come up with in no particular order!
1. My family who listens to me cry and loves me no matter what!
2. My membership in Church, General Conference was so good last weekend!
3. Friends, Who even when I am grouchy are there for me and assure me everything will be ok!
4. My Job, I know I always talk about how much I hate things, BUT I am really grateful for the things I am learning and the connections I am making with Co-workers and others.
5. My roommates, They really are amazing!!
6. Comp Time, I love that I am able to take time off and relax!! I am going on a cruise to Mexico in a few weeks and even get to see Wicked while I am out there!
7. My cell phone ;) I know this sounds dumb but I don't know what I would do with out the ability to text and talk to people! Sometimes I screen calls, but for the most part I am really excited to talk to the people I love!
8. Scrapbooking, I recently made a goal to finish 20pgs before the Scrapbook Expo next Weekend! I have 5 more to go and I WILL MAKE IT!!
9. Email, especially at work it allows me to vent frustrations and be encouraged all at the same time!
10. Temples, I love the peace I feel just pulling in the parking lot! I have driven up to Mt. Timp on lunch a few different times and just sat and pondered.
This Is just a small part of the list! Thanks to everyone who has supported me and loved me and listened to me complain I am going to try and be better! Promise!

I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE

2008-03-25T22:51:00.004-06:00

So I know it has again been FOREVER since I posted but I really do have a good explanation, I was once taught (via My mom and Thumper from Bambi) "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all"!!! I have lived by that motto for a long time and let me tell you I can't take it any more! When I started in American Fork on Feb 11th I was reminded that I didn't enjoy my first few days in Provo either and was constantly told, "It will only get better"!! Well I am here to tell you all that is the biggest bunch of crap ever! (sorry for the use of crap, but in the alternative it is actually a mild term) ;) I have now put in over a month at the AF courthouse and well somethings have become bearable others have not! There have been many a moments when I question if it is really worth it, and many a nights I cry wishing it would end! The last week or so though have been the worst! I have been blammed for everything, told I was not working hard enough, and told that I needed to get a life! Today was one of the days when all I can do when I get home is talk to my mom and cry. I feel horrible complaining about the situation but I really am at a point I don't know what to do! I am not a quitter! I didn't quit when times were rough in life, and heck I finished a mission and even completed it with a 6 week "break" in California! If I can do that I should be able to survive and perserve through this right??? Well I sure do hope so, otherwise I am going to need somemore kleenex! Sorry everyone had to read this if you made it to the end you deserve a prize! ;)

Long Day

2008-02-11T21:26:00.000-07:00

So today was my first day at the American Fork court! I got a little leak in the wall on the drive up but quickly stopped and tried to remain positive! I got to the courthouse and was led on a tour of the building. I put on a happy face all the while wishing I was anywhere but there! I thought I was just going to get my desk and be allowed to go to work, Boy was I wrong! The entire morning was spent with the Assistant Clerk of Court attached to my hip! Every move I made was scrutinized and critiqued. I got the raw end of the lunch hours and am the not so proud owner of the 11:30am until 12:30pm shift. I spent my morning entering documents that will eventually have to be filed and dealing with a micromanager of a supervisor. At 11:33 she freaked out because I was late for lunch ummm it is 3mins calm down! So I left and made it to my car before the wall (that lately has not be sturdy) came crashing down! I sat in the parking lot of Smith's down the street and cried for awhile and talked and texted and then realized I had to go back to work! I splashed some water on the eyes and hopped that no one would notice the red puffy eyes and headed back to hell opps I mean work! The afternoon brought many more interesting moments. Being asked a question, answering it and then having the same answer I had just given repeated to me! I swear it was like I was 5 and didn't know anything! The straw the broke the camels back was when I took a phone call and she put it on speaker phone so she could hear the other side and see how I did with the phones! Oh hell I have been aswering phones since I started IN JULY!!!!!!!!!!! I swear the entire day I felt like she thought I was brand new had never worked a day at the court in my entire life!! And treated me as such! I really hope that tomorrow will be better! Hell maybe she will teach me how to write an email or file a paper! ;)

Bittersweet

2008-02-10T21:11:00.001-07:00

Friday was my last day at the Courthouse in Provo! I am really praying that this is only a temporary transfer up to American Fork, but I am not so sure about that! The "wall" came down hard the night before and the morning of. I texted Debbie on my way to work Friday and the only advice she gave me was not to cry! I made it through the day and as long as I didn't think about it the eyes stayed dry! At about 5:05 the first tear came and was quickly wiped away! It wasn't until my supervisor and I being the last people in the building ( A very common occurence) sat down at the end of the day to update my file that it really hit! She started the "final paperwork" and I started tearing up! It was a rough one for both of us! It totally sucks that this is happening but there really is nothing I can do to avoid it! So we finished the technicalities and that was it! I called Debbie on my way home and broke down completley! Here is a look back at some of the festivities of my last week in Provo! I am really going to miss everyone so much! They really are some of my best friends and I am never going to forget them!

I can Relax now For a Minute

2008-02-03T17:27:00.000-07:00

Oh man so the LSAT is officially over and out of my life forever! I will NEVER take it again! I can finally breathe and not think about having to sit through another 4 hours! Now if only I was completley done with the entire process. I am frantically trying to finish all my applications and write a personal statement that will wow the admissions committees at about 10 different schools! I really hope that I did better this time around and I am trying to stay optimistic that I will get accepted to law school somewhere in the United States Of America! As of now I am really hoping for UNLV, University of Arizona, Utah, or one of the many So Cal schools I am applying to! So that will be my life for the next week or so. I have one week left in Provo at the courthouse and then I will be starting my long trek up to American Fork! YIKES!!! I am still not sure about this but I am going to "buck up" as Debbie reminded me to do this morning and get er done!

BREAK And Update

2008-01-30T20:59:00.001-07:00

Ok so I need a much needed break from LSAT studying so I figured I would write a blog. It has been a little bit and well it was time! I take the LSAT on Saturday morning at 8am, so after that I will be returning a ton of calls and being a better friend then I have been this last little while. I guess the biggest news of the week is that as predicted I am transferring to American Fork. No joke I was at work for probably 2 hours when I got pulled in to "talk". They gave me a sob story about how the girl who should be going has a young son, lives in Nephi and carpools to Provo with her sister. I caved quick and said I would take one for the team and move, BUT they will be paying my mileage to and from AF until an opening comes in Provo and I can come back, or I leave for Law School which is much more likely. I wish I could say I was excited about the move but I would be lieing, I don't want to go but it was either step up and take it or be forced into it. I am really going to miss everything about Provo. The comp hours, the short travel time, the crazy and interesting people, and mostly my Friends I have made since I worked there. I remember when I started I didn't think I would ever have any friends at work (besides Marissa) but I have made some friends that I hope and know will always be there! Heck I may even work with some of them again following Law school. So yeah I start in American Fork on Monday the 11th and I am just going to try and remain positive and remember that everything happens for a reason!

Developments

2008-01-18T19:10:00.001-07:00

Ok first an update, My Mom is doing good. She was released from the hospital on Tuesday night and it is good to have her home! She of course went back to work first thing Wednesday morning! She is a crazy bird! I have had a fun time hanging out and visiting! Work has been a very interesting situation and I swear that almost 75% of the freaking emloyees are bipolar and psychotic! I am not sure how many people know that I recently moved from the front counter at the court house to a judges team! I was super excited and worked on the team for a couple days before I left to come home. So when I decided to extend my time at home for the whole week I called my new supervisor and she was nice to let me extend. However she also informed me that there is an opening in the court in American Fork which I could possibly be forced to take. I am not really sure if I want to take it but I might not have a choice. Plus on top of that when I called my Supervisor she said that because of the opening in AF that voids my move to the judges team and I am officially back at the front counter when I get back to Provo. I am ok with it suprisingly. I was excited to work with a new team and get in court experience but alas it wasn't ment to be! Now I am hanging out in Fresno for a few more days and then will be shipped back to Utah at the butt crack of dawn Monday Morning! Fun times! Thank you to everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and for checking in on how my mom was doing! I am lucky to have such amazing friends!

chilling in the hospital

2008-01-13T16:32:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since my last post and during my development of new year resolutions I am dedicating myself to doing better about updating the blog! I am hanging out in California this weekend again with the whole famdamily! My mom has been in the hospital for a couple weeks now and I couldn't be in Utah anymore without seeing her! So I hopped on a plane after work on Friday and headed home! Mom is doing pretty good but the doctors are still fighting about surgery verses no surgery! I swear one of her doctors thinks he is god and he is allmighty and powerful and well he isn't! I want to kick him and tell him to shut up and sign the paper! So yeah I am chilling in Fresno at the hospital and will be heading back to Utah late tomorrow night unless things happen then I will go back sometime! It is times like this that I wonder why I am in Utah! But I know that Utah is where I am supposed to be!

Blogging On Location

2007-12-27T00:36:00.000-07:00

Ok I made it to California late Thursday night or well more precisely EARLY Friday morning! Gotta love snow and holidays! De-iceing the plane is a process I will always remember! Oh man good times in tiny terminal E. So yeah I got home safe and sound and have been having a blast! Christmas prep was tons of fun, and being home with the family is always fun! I am not really looking forward to going back, but heck I am excited to see friends and get back to work! I am also excited to finish law school applications and see where I end up! Right now I am leaning towards Chapman in Orange County! But we will have to wait and see what Heavenly Father has in store for me! Ok I am off to bed! I will put pics of recent fun on tomorrow! Tomorrow is going to be fun! Shopping at the outlets and pedicures await me! YAHOO!

Update!!!

2007-12-19T23:45:00.000-07:00

Ok So It has been way too long since I have actually sat down and blogged, work and law school applications have not been leaving a ton o free time! I swear I might as well live at the courthouse some days! Heck there is a couch and shower I am set! In hopes of updating everyone on the happenings in the life of me I am going to list some highlights!
1. I will still have a job come Jan. It was a little sketchy there but as of now they have not heard when the "time limited" positions have to be eliminated!
2. I am going home for Christmas I leave in less than 24hours and get to be home until the 30th!
3. We had our employee Christmas Party in one of the Courtrooms yesterday it was a lot of fun!
4. I love working at the courthouse! I have made so many amazing friends and I am learning so much! Everyday I learn a new thing!
5. I helped a nice young man get a divorce on Tuesday in 30mins! After he filed he left and got me a rose and Halmark Card, yeah I took his picture! I will post it when I bring my camera home! If only he wasnt 20, and deploying soon for the army! It is a huge joke at work and everyone makes fun of me and him and well I guess they had a Judge lined up to perform our wedding! Yeah Right!
6. I have a cold and it sucks! I am so tired of waking up coughing in the middle of the night!
7. I am working insane hours! I have worked at the courthouse now for about 4 months and I already have about 50 hours of comp time! Yeah I am a loser with no life!
8. I miss hanging out with friends who arent in Provo anymore especially at Christmas time!
9. I am slowly but surely finishing Christmas shopping! I will only have a few people to buy for in Cali!
10. I have Debbie for the gift exchange this year, I am Screwed! NO CLUE what to buy her!!!!!!!!
Ok that is all for tonight I am so sleepy and need to be up for work really early tomorrow! Yahoo!

Halloween At The Court House

2007-12-02T19:35:00.001-07:00

End Of An Era

2007-12-02T19:24:00.001-07:00

Disneyland

2007-12-02T18:48:00.000-07:00

Better Late Than Never!

2007-12-02T18:45:00.000-07:00

I realize that I have been a slacker at blogging lately so in hopes of catching everyone up on the happenings I am going to forgo trying to "Back Track Blog" and instead I am going to just add some slide shows of recent happenings! I will get back on track with the blogging I promise! Heck I don't want to be known as the loser who never blogs!

Yeah Disneyland!!!!

2007-10-18T00:05:00.000-06:00

I am so excited I am leaving this afternoon to fly to So. Cal to meet the family for a disney trick or treat adventure! In past years I have been in school with midterms around this time and so I have always missed out! Not this year! I have my bags packed, my flight plans set out and I just need to get a good night sleep and then put in a few hours at work tomorrow and I am off! I don't know if I am more excited to go to Disneyland Or to see my family! They are both going to be fun adventures! I am taking my camera card empty and ready for picture magic! The next post will be from on Location at the Happiest Place on Earth!!!!!!! Oh and if anyone has requests text me and let me know I will do my best to fulfill them!

Viva Las Vegas!

2007-10-11T23:57:00.000-06:00

I had a fun little jaunt to Vegas last weekend to visit Julia and hang out in Vegas! Oh the joys of working for the State we had Columbus day off, I am pretty sure it is the first time in my life I have not had to work or go to class on that day! It was extra exciting because I got to see Carrie and Daniel in St George and hang out oh how I miss them! During my trip I got to meet 2 different Elvis' (I don't know if that would be the proper plural use of Elvis but it sounds better than Elveses.) Also got to see the amazing decorations in the Bellagio gardens! So beautiful! I had such a fun time and can't wait to go back!

Step 1 complete!

2007-10-03T23:26:00.000-06:00

So LSATS have been officially taken! I will have the results back on Oct. 22nd which just so happens to be the day after I get back from trick or treating at Disneyland with my family! I am so excited for a break and to see my family! I am not really sure how I did but I am trying not to think about it too much! Otherwise I will go crazy! I am just reminding myself that if I bombed I can take it again on Dec 1st not a big deal! Thanks to all my friends and family for the support and understanding! I know I was not the best at responding to calls and texts but I am in the process of catching up on everything! I am off to Vegas this weekend to hang out and take a break! My friend is trying to get tickets to Little Legends a show where little people dress up like celebrities! I hope it works out! I am also looking forward to seeing Carrie in St George hopefully things will work out!

Negligence in Blogging!

2007-09-20T21:38:00.000-06:00

OK so Life is insane right now! I am trying to study for the LSAT which I am supposed to be taking in like 9days and I have been working insane hours! I am pretty sure I am spending more time at work then I am anywhere else! Lately it seems like I should just take a pillow and sleep there and then I can save on travel time! Last night I got home at like 10 and went to bed soon after just to wake up and head back to the courthouse! Don't get me wrong I love my job, and most of the people I work with, but I have moments when I miss being in school and being able to pick my class schedule and not have to worry about doing all the little work related tasks! But I wouldn't trade it for the world! I am learning a lot, and heck having some fun too! So the blog will be neglected for a little while longer and then once lsat hell is over on the 29th I will be back in business! Sorry To my friends and family who have been on the receiveing end of my lack of response to texts and phone calls give me a few days and I will be better!

The Day Has Come!

2007-09-01T22:45:00.000-06:00

The day has finally arrived! I am offically roommates with Megan and Jerilyn! I am so excited and even though I always joked about selling my contract that would never have happened because I can not think of anyone else I would rather be roommates with nowadays! I am excited for all the fun times that we are going to have! Oh heck I am lucky to be their roommate! They are amazing!

You Have Got to Be Joking!

2007-08-26T22:37:00.000-06:00

So today I decided that instead of driving down to Provo for church I would just go with Rachel to her singles ward up here in American Fork! Oh I am so happy I did because I am now so happy and thankful for my singles ward! First off it just didn't feel the same and then it happened! The second speaker was supposed to speak about President Monson's talk from April Conference! Instead she got up and said that she didn't have anything to add and that we should all go home and read it! Then the whopper of the day, she stated that when asked to speak she said NO because (and I quote) "I am only going to be in this ward for 2 more weeks and well I don't see the point in you getting to know me or me getting to know you and honestly I have never felt comfortable in this ward!!! I always felt like it was a popularity contest and fashion show each week, so I encourage you to read the talk!" Yep then she shared her testimony and sat down grabed her scriptures and got up and walked out! It was Awarkward! I was just happy I wasn't in the ward, because they were all pretty upset by the thing! So yes I am so happy that I get to go back to my ward next sunday! Don't know if I could handle more than One week in that ward!

It's Been To Long

2007-08-25T13:46:00.001-06:00

It has been way too long since my last post! There is so much that has happened and life has been moving fast! I know I will miss a lot of things but I wanted to try and recap the last few weeks!
1. I am beginning to love my job. I have made friends, and am starting to get more comfortable. I even actually like answering the phone now!
2. I am now working at the front counter of the courthouse, it is SCARY but fun. I haven't had anyone arrested yet, but there has been a few close calls and people around me have!
3. I am moved out of my apartment, and I now remember why it has been so long since I last moved, I hate it! I am living with some family friends in Alpine for a few weeks and then should be moving back down to Provo!
4. Romina left for Boston last night and I am going to miss her so much! It was kinda dusty last night, but I know I will see her soon!
5. I had new employee orientation in SLC and omg I could have kicked one of the girls in the class, she was obnoxious, rude, and told me I had ADD! Heck she may be right!
6. I miss hanging out with my friends, I am going through withdrawls and miss being able to knock on Jun, Rahsae, and Emily's door! Oh good times!
7. I know there are so many other things, but I am hacked into Marissa's account at the UVSC Library and really need to run and make copies of tomorrows program for church and drop it off because I am not sure I am going to the ward tomorrow! We shall see!

Week 2 I've Made It This Far

2007-08-07T22:00:00.000-06:00

I am already about half way through week 2 of working at the court house and I can honestly say I am suprised I have made it this far! I was ready to give up last Tuesday but after a lot of encouragement from my family and friends I am still pushing ahead. I don't give up that easily and it is going to take a lot for me to throw in the towel. I have learned a ton and am beginning to make friends at work. Now if I could just get over my fear of answering the phones, I don't want to get yelled at, swore at, and the thought of telling a person there is a warrant out for their arrest freaks me out! Heck maybe I will have to do what I did in the MTC Referral Center and act like I am taking calls! Ha ha Yeah I think That is the solution! Don't be suprised if You get a call from the Court house It is just me "Making and Answering Calls" ;)

It's My Party & I'll Cry If I Want To

2007-07-31T23:26:00.000-06:00

I realized a few things today and was reminded of other things.
1. I have some of the greatest friends ever Always knew this but was reminded today)!!!
2. I hate interuppting people and bothering them (okay so maybe I already knew this), but sometimes it is necessary.
3. I can't learn everything in 2 days, it is going to take time
4. If I don't remember how to do something, I need to ask and make sure I get it right.
5. Practice makes perfect (or semi-perfect)
6. My family is amazing.
7. As much as I proclaim to be a wall, I sadly am running out of putty to plug the leaks.

First Day of Work

2007-07-30T22:51:00.000-06:00

The first day of my job at the court house is over, and well I survived! I learned so much, and I am really not sure I retained it all! I guess tomorrow when I go and do it again we will see. I was officially sworn in as an Officer of the Court this morning and that was pretty exciting! I was not sure about everything earlier but as the night has gone on I have gotten more excited and I am changing my attitude! It's funny because when I interviewed I said that a lot of how you deal with repetitive assignments has to do with attitude and I am not remembering that! I am off to go read more papers and try and figure out insurance, I have no clue about what plans to choose! I am gonna need some serious help!

Some Missions Accomplished

2007-07-28T23:02:00.000-06:00

Today was a pretty busy day, I have been puting off shopping for clothes for work, but realized this morning I had to do it. I am happy to report that I actually found decent cute clothes, that I suprisingly like. I also got the Jeep washed finally, ran a few errands, got some highlights, and then capped off the evening with dinner and a movie oh and a new pair of shoes. Rachel and I haven't hung out lately so we met for dinner at Bombay House then went to see Hairspray, it is a really good movie. It was a very productive day and I am pretty happy about all the stuff I was able to cross of the to do list! There is still more to do, but there is always another day!

Reservations For 2

2007-07-27T22:26:00.000-06:00

Megan and I went to see No Reservations tonight, and it was pretty amazing. It is a good thing I am a wall or I might have gotten some dust in my eye. Today has been an interesting day, Carrie and Daniel left for their new home in St. George, I maybe had a mini breakdown and I got to hang out with Kirsten and go to the BYU bookstore and lunch. Overall, it was a good day.

My New Motto!

2007-07-26T18:36:00.001-06:00

I'm a Big Kid Now... and I don't like it!!

2007-07-25T22:27:00.000-06:00

Alright so the second interview this morning went very well. I was a little confused because at first it was like okay why do you want to work at the courthouse and then about 2minutes later it was, this is what you will be doing, you'll start here and move up, etc. So yeah after 15 minutes I left the interview with a job, a parking pass and a whole lot to think about! I start Monday at 8am and I am still kinda stunned and not sure what I was thinking. I came home this afternoon and did some extreme amount of cookie making to relieve some stress and take my mind off things! Oh man life is so crazy right now, and I am just trying to take one day at a time!

Freaking out!!

2007-07-24T23:01:00.000-06:00

Well tomorrow morning is the second interview. I am really not sure how I feel about the entire situation. I don't want to grow up! I have had a lot of alone time recently to think about life and what is to come! But, heck it may not even matter I might not get the job in the first place! Okay I am off to bed! More to come tomorrow!

Pionner Day Swimming Fun

2007-07-24T22:34:00.000-06:00

So Jerilyn and Megan invited me to tag along for a trip to the pool! It was so much fun, and the tube slides were even fun, though a tad scary! One of the Lifeguards was thirsty so she brought her slurpee with her to the pool and continued to drink it the entire time, oh and then it was announced that she had just gotten engaged! Oh heck of course, that would explain the very nice earrings she was wearing. Also no worries, Megan definetley brought her Visiting Teaching assignments with her to make appointments and phone calls! Yeah she is amazing! That Ladies and Gentlemen is why I will never be Relief Society President, or in a Presidency I am not the right material for that!!! It was a great day and a great beginning to the weeklong birthday celebration, because as much as I fight it, I am begining to realize that it is inevitable I am having a birthday!

2007-07-22T17:50:00.001-06:00

"Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back." -anonymous. I am sorry for making some people upset today! I can be really dumb sometimes!

Waterpark Fun

2007-07-21T22:59:00.000-06:00

Well since I was still in Utah Marissa invited me to go with her to Cherry Hill this afternoon. It was pretty fun! We did some floating down the lazy river and a couple trips down the waterslide. Then a little drying off in the sun, NOT sunbathing because after last weekend I learned my lesson. We applied our sunscreen first thing and I am pretty sure I put on 2 layers before we even hit the water. Funny thing is I was talking to Karl last night on my drive back to Provo and he was telling me that everyone in the family got burned at the cabin this weekend! Guess they didn't think to apply sunscreen until after they had been on the boat for a few hours! I am for sure calling Tiffy later seeing as how she made fun of me all week!

Feeling Better

2007-07-18T13:01:00.000-06:00

I am happy to report that the sunburn has stopped hurting and the "tube rub" is starting to heal now! I am going to wear sunscreen from now on, no matter what! I am trying to figure out when I am going back to California still. Originally I was going to leave this afternoon, but after my interview on Monday I am hanging around. I kinda told them that I could start immediately, which is true, but I need to go get the rest of my stuff from home. I really hope to hear soon so that I can figure it all out. If all else fails I can either drive straight thru or get a flight to Sacramento Friday and drive home with my Dad who is there for business stuff. This is really helping with my goal of learning patience, but I still don't like it!

Painful Day and Good Day

2007-07-15T22:43:00.000-06:00

So I am back in Utah for a little visit. I am so excited to be back and see all my friends I have really missed them! So Marissa asked me before I came back if I would go tubing with her stake from West Jordan yesterday morning. I had nothing better to do so I went along. I have no clue why but I did not apply my usual SPF5000 to my legs so the FRONT is lobster red! Sadly I can't wear shorts to prevent the rubing because it looks retarded! I am so dumb! Also who knew that from paddling with your arms that what we are now calling "Tube Rub" can occur. I don't know if my arms are ever going to be the same! Today was my 2nd Mission Presidents homecoming in Smithfield. It was so fun seeing him and his family! I realized today that it has been a long time since I got home from Indiana and had a sad Pity party for like 2mins! Tomorrow morning I have an interview at the court house for a job I am kinda freaking out about it hope that everything goes alright!

Random Happenings

2007-07-06T01:10:00.001-06:00

1. Marela was my assistant Cookie maker! She did a great job dumping the stuff in! Sugar Free Oatmeal Craisin Cookies rock my world!

2. The highlight of a recent supermarket run was the pink butterfly cart. The picture would be better probably if I hadn't just run the cart into the curb while Tiffy was trying to get a picture! Marela is super sensitive about people laughing at her, even when they aren't.

3. The T-Shirt, everyone at work has been discussing this shirt since I got home. One of the funny old men at work wears it everyso often and I was lucky enough that he wore it while I was here!

4. The return of the Purse Man. He came around again selling his purses but this time he hung around for a long time! Mom had to run to the bank to get cash so he stuck around and visited, I was baking some cookies that afternoon and he kept following me around. It got to the point were some of my friends at work tried to convince us that we would make a cute couple! HELL NO!!! He is a nice guy but NO!!! I actually think he thought it was a great idea because when I said, I was going back to Utah and long distance relationships are not for me he grilled me about it! hahaha oh heck!!

Happy 4th of July

2007-07-05T01:04:00.000-06:00

We celebrated 4th of July by hanging out at Karl and Lisa's and swimming, Grilling, and setting off some fireworks. It was a lot of fun and after being doused in SPF 50 I am happy to report there is not too bad of a sunburn! I learned my lesson last year, a painful message too! I love 4th of July, I love my family and the good times we share!

ER Visits

2007-07-04T13:54:00.000-06:00

I have spent more time in Hospitals the last few days than I have in a while. On Saturday when Tiffany and I got home from a day of shopping and dinner with the kids Debbie said she had gotten a phone call from Effie and that her baby was sick. Effie had Pablo the day before we left for camp and is really worried about everything. So Debbie and I went and sat with her and the baby in the Children's Hospital ER from like Midnight and got home at like 5am. After a few hours I made them put the masks on and take pictures, heck I needed some entertainment from somewhere! Then on Monday my Grandma was taken to the hospital after she "fainted" or as my mom insists, "She DID NOT FAINT SHE DIED" oh Mom! Bless Granny's Little heart, she had no clue where she was or what happened, it was a really scary day and poor Tiffy was a reck! Luckily Granny got to come home today to enjoy the 4th with us!

Better Late Than Never

2007-07-02T00:41:00.000-06:00

Life has been crazy and so I am just now getting around to posting pictures from Girl's Camp. I had so much fun this year, and I guess we have at least one more ahead next year. Mom has gone for 13 straight years, next year will make 14! Everyone always asks how she can continue to go, but I really can't imagine a summer without it! I love getting to know the girls better and being able to serve them! The Stake YW presidency did a great job playing "Boast Busters", I made a new BFF Bret who has fainted the last 3 years and this year spent more time with me than anyone else! Camp was capped off by a slamming on of the brakes on the way down the hill to avoid hitting a couple herds of cows. I was going to get a good picture of the second herd, but one of the cows had other plans so for our safety and the car's we hightailed it out really quick! On second thought we had to stop for cows on the way up too and one tried to kick my car, maybe the Jeep looks like a cow??? Humm!

Back From Camp

2007-06-24T23:27:00.000-06:00

I am home from Girl's Camp and after a nice little nap yesterday and a little bit of sleeping in this morning I am almost caught up on the sleep I lost. It was a lot of fun. I made a few new friends, strengthend old friendships and got to do some crafts! I will post pictures tomorrow when I have a chance to upload them to my computer!

YIKES

2007-06-15T16:14:00.000-06:00

I did some research today on my lunch. Lately I have been thinking about the word Promise. So I did a little dictionary.com research and this is what I found,
prom·ise
v.prom·ised, prom·is·ing, prom·is·es
"To commit oneself by a promise to do or give; pledge: left but promised to return." When I left Utah I said I would return as Promised. I am still planning on returning but I now have no clue when. I thought I had my entire summer planned out but now I am quickly realizing that my plans may not be going down how I would like! I will have to wait and see! I have girl's camp this Tuesday through Saturday and that is all I know! Hope I don't get bit by a rattle snake!

Memories

2007-06-11T13:57:00.000-06:00

Before I left Utah I had the chance to spend some time at Jun, Emily, and Rashae's and they shared a few Youtube gems with me! Whenever I get sad and down I watch these and I remember all the laughs when I saw it! So I thought I would share them! Here ya go!

She must have lost her Mind

2007-06-08T23:53:00.001-06:00

So tonight FeFe and I were sitting around and we decided it was about time she updated her email life from AOL to Gmail. So I asked her what she wanted to make her email address and next thing you know tiffy can now be reached at cheaphooker@gmail.com What the Heck was she thinking? What was I thinking letting her do it? Oh well she is so excited about it so WHATEVER! Tiffy says feel free to contact her at the above mentioned address.

Toothless Purse Man

2007-06-07T22:25:00.000-06:00

This is Nikea, he comes in to work pretty often to sell his purses. Today when he came in Tiffany took a few pictures of him and me together. I am so glad I finally was able to get a picture of this dude! He sells his purses and candy bars all the time around town and can be seen outside of Walmart when he is not going to businesses. Today I asked if people ever mistook him for a preacher, and he said, "Oh you know the Mormons? They rode by me once on their bikes and said hello!" Do I know the Mormons? Yeah sounds familiar! Anyone need a new purse?

FeFe is "Famous"

2007-06-07T00:57:00.000-06:00

Tiffany has been having an interesting few weeks, and I guess that the day she testified they didn't clear the courtroom at first, so she made the paper! I am not really sure how she feels about the fact that she was in the paper, but if I was her I would hate it!

Good Times

2007-06-06T23:45:00.000-06:00

I really should be sleeping right now but I was flipping through the channels and was suprised to see that Dirty Jobs was on TV. Kimmy and Michelle introduced me to this little Gem awhile back and I love it! It helps that the host is nice to look at! Today was an alright day, I am still trying to adjust to being home, and dealing with everything. It is going to be an interesting month that is for sure! Sadly today was Wednesday which means I should have been enjoying waffles, but after a little midafternoon mocking about waffles and blogs I gave up trying to get my family to enjoy the fun and greatness that is waffles! They have no idea what they are missing out on!

Home Finally!

2007-06-05T23:10:00.000-06:00

I got to Fresno this afternoon at around 2pm Cali time, and stopped by work to see Mom. I was immediately put to work and then told that I could go home but I was expected tomorrow morning at 8am! Gotta love it! I finally got a little nap and then everyone came over to have cake for dad's birthday! My computer is on it's last little battery power so this is going to be quick but I will add pictures tomorrow on my lunch or after work! Thanks to everyone for the texts and phone calls! It really helped to keep me awake! Love ya!

The time has Come

2007-06-04T01:09:00.000-06:00

Okay I am officially leaving Utah in less than 12hours. I am really sad about the entire thing! As long as I don't think about it I am good, but I will have plenty of time to think about it on the 12hour drive over the next couple days! I had a great day at church! I got to visit Carrie for a few minutes and then I had the BEST Grilled Cheese Sandwich I have ever had, Compliments of Michelle! I put off saying bye to as many people as possible! I did have to say bye to Mego (PG) and Jerilyn (JT), Michelle, Poncho and Rashae Jun and Emily! And a few other friends! I have a feeling that it is not really going to hit until I wake up in the morning and realize that I really am leaving! Yikes!!! Thanks to all my friends for being so amazing and for loving me even when I am being a dumb head! Love you guys and I will see you in a month! I will return "As Promised!"

Called To Serve

2007-05-30T14:19:00.000-06:00

This afternoon we took Katie to the MTC to report for her mission in Boston! Oh my goodness they should really dust the MTC better! ;) Rashae and I shed some tears, Katie stayed pretty strong (She is already building the "wall") and it reminded me a lot of some past visits.

"Float Down River"

2007-05-29T16:14:00.000-06:00

No worry No injuries resulted from what you are about to see!

Happy Birthday to Megan (AKA P.G.)

2007-05-28T10:32:00.001-06:00

Today is Megan's Birthday and I just wanted to take a minute to wish her a happy birthday! Megan is amazing! She is a multitasker as you can see below, she is a professional text messager, she is always willing to help, she encourages me, and believes in me when I may not! She is a great softball player, heck I would say she is the star of the team! Megan thanks for being my friend you are seriously THE BEST!
Oh and Megan has always been important, just don't call her President Grasteit ;) Or you will face the wrath of Megan! Trust me I know! Love you Mego!

Bonfire Fun and Tire Drama

2007-05-27T18:53:00.000-06:00

Last night a few friends from the ward decided to go up to the canyon and have a bonfire. I had no other plans so I decided to go ahead and go up with Jun. We got a tad lost and then luckily I still had cell phone service and Jennifer and Becky came out and we followed them back up. We went hiking into the canyon and found an open spot and started our fire. Then some psycho guy who was sleeping in a tent freaked out and told us to move somewhere else. We had a great fire going at that point too! So we put the fire out and headed back to the parking lot. We met up with some other people from the ward and then went and were able to find an open spot at a different part of the canyon. It was a ton of fun and good memories! We noticed that Becky's tire had picked up a nice sized Bolt head. She started to drive down the canyon on it but it popped out and the tire went completly flat just before Vivian Park so we changed the tire on the side of the road, luckily Brandon came up so he was able to supervise and teach us all what to do. Rashae learned how to hold the flash light;) Jana did most of the jacking up of the car.

Putt Putt and Sushi

2007-05-25T19:32:00.000-06:00

I finally was able to fulfil a major sushi craving that has been going on for a long time! This afternoon Marissa came over to visit before she headed back to West Jordan and we decided to go Putt Putt and then grabed some dinner at the Happy Sumo. I now know where to get good sushi in Utah! I thought I was going to have to wait until I went to California next week but happy day I don't!

Manti Road Trip

2007-05-24T13:29:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was a lot of fun! Jun and I made the trip to Manti to do a session at the temple. Manti really is in the middle of nowhere land. After traveling through the canyon for a while and passing through some interesting little towns we came to Manti! I am glad I finally went I have been talking about going to Manti since I got home from my mission and now I can cross it off the list of things I want to do. We came across many interesting places and signs but I am pretty sure this was one of my favorites!

Another one bites the dust... Literally

2007-05-24T13:20:00.000-06:00

Another softball game has come and gone and we are still winless! I don't even know what the score was this time, but probably like 100-3. The game tonight took a scary turn when Jun went down while running for first base! Following the game there was a reenactment of the incident! Luckily she only ended up with a small black eye and a case of whiplash. One of the other team members took a couple ground balls to the face but she is a beast and it didn't seem to phase her much! Last softball game is tonight! I am just hoping that enough people show up that I don't have to play and that maybe we will come away with a win! A girl can dream! I am looking forward to tonights game because the "BABES" tshirt is making its debut! Oh yes!

Random Thoughts

2007-05-22T21:14:00.000-06:00

1. Why is it that our softball team keeps getting our butts kicked?? And why do I continue to have to play?

2. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is fantastic no matter the form.

3. I am rethinking the whole LSAT thing! I am really not smart enough for this stuff!

4. My blister is getting better from the 5K.

5. I am excited to see my family but I am dreading the 12 hour drive to Fresno!

6. I can not believe I had to break a hoodie back out this afternoon! It was cold!

7. I really enjoy crystal light on the go packs! So convinent and so tasty.

8. Manti tomorrow I am so excited!

9. I need to get my tickets to go to Seattle in July! Little People Convention here I come!

10. The tshirt made for softball says BABES right across the chest! Oh heck if only the number on the back could have been 1 2!

11. IKEA opens tomorrow and I will not be there! The reason is so worth it though!

12. Scrapbooking needs to be started back up, I am no where near where I want to be!

13. I get to go to the MTC next week, really hope it is not as dusty as it was last time I was there! Can't handle the dust in my eyes!

14. Still can not get over the freshly squeezed tshirt from Ward Prayer! I don't think I would have the self esteem to wear it EVER!

15. There has been a lot of talk about how important self esteem is lately! I am taking it as a sign I need to increase mine!

Baby Steps to Triple Jump!!

2007-05-21T00:05:00.000-06:00

Because I love my friends so much and want them to continue to love me this blog title is going to go unexplained with the exception of the need to know basis! ;) Love you girls you are amazing!

Work in Progress!

2007-05-20T14:04:00.001-06:00

"Develop Patience and Love Others Unselfishly. Anger can be conquered by developing patience and sincerely desiring to love others more than self. Follow the Example of the Savior The Savior is the supernal example of one who exercised patience and self-control." -Elder Watts

Running With MY Angels

2007-05-20T12:58:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was a day I will never forget! I had the chance to do the Running with Angels 5K! I am so glad that I pushed myself to sign up for it and to actually show up and do it. I don't think I have been as nervous as I was in a really long time! The race started and I was freaking out! What the Heck was I thinking! I just kept telling myself I could do it and pushed on. Everytime I thought I couldn't do it anymore I would see something or something would come to my mind and I kept pushing on! I would see one of my friends running past me and wave and keep pushing on! One of my favorite memories was the time right after mile 2 when the sprinklers were on and I saw a rainbow in the water and I just smiled and sang the stinking "Rainbow" song for the next couple minutes! Then when I made it to the end of the race and turned towards the finish line there were MY running Angels Megan, Jerilyn, Misty and then Michelle was at the finish line to greet me! I am so lucky to have amazing friends who support me and Love me! I honestly do not know if I would have been able to accomplish this goal without the help of my Friends and Family! My family was fantastic Mom tried to talk me out of it at first but after assuring her I really was sure about it jumped on the bandwagon and was a huge motivator! Thanks to Marissa and Kimmy for the encouraging text messages and for being so fantastic! So the Goals of the Running With Angels 5K were accomplished suprisingly! I thought for sure that I was not going to finish in under an hour but I guess my Ipod had the wrong time or something because when I crossed the finish line the time said 50minutes ish. I will post the official time later! I can't wait for next year and the next race!

I must be out of my mind

2007-05-18T23:02:00.000-06:00

Just got back from the BYU vs UofU baseball game! I will post pictures later gotta go to bed now because tomorrow morning I will be "running" my first and possibly last 5K. What the heck was I thinking??? My goals are to finish in less than an Hour and not to be last! Alright I am off to bed!

"Sports" Night

2007-05-18T12:28:00.000-06:00

Last night was ward sports night. After 1 inning of Kickball and 2 games of "Down by the banks" we decided we were done with the "sports". Instead we walked over and tried to visit Bishop Roberts, he wasn't home so instead we popped in and said hello to the Thayers! Oh my goodness they are perfect for each other! After loading up on way too many Tootsie Rolls we noticed that the Bishop had come home. So we went over to say hello, and ended up sitting on the back porch with Sister Roberts and Bishop and laughing and telling stories. Oh and maybe there was some Creamies involved! It was a really great night!

It has been a blogging long time!

2007-05-13T22:46:00.000-06:00

I have been a slacker lately and have not done a very good job keeping the blog up to date! It is definitely not for lack of fun filled events! So... instead of trying to back track I am going to just run through some of the more important things that have happened! Here we go!
1. Bridal Shower for Sister Livingston (Andrea): Oh my goodness! I am not sure I will ever be able to get over the sheer horror of breaking open the pinata and seeing candy fly along with what seemed like 100s of condoms! Awkward!!!
2. Ward FHE/Opening Social! I am not sure I will ever be able to eat Mayo again! For sure No more mayo packets for me!
3. The batting cages! I swear I saw my life flash before my eyes while I swung the bat to prevent myself from dying by attack of the killer softballs! Slow pitch my butt! BBF!!!
4. First Softball game! I so did not want to play! I was just trying to be nice and show up to support and if needed due to lack of other eligible players then I would step in to some non important never hit to position! Yeah we lost! I blame myself completely for the loss!
5. I was able to attend Marissa's sisters wedding at the SLC temple! It was an awesome experience! I am so grateful that I was able to be there for Sharee and Geoffrey's big day!

6. I got to hang out with Carrie and Daniel and enjoy a Mother's Day BBQ! Thanks guys for the invite and for the fun time playing Bang! Sorry I ducked out early!

Happy Mother's Day!!

2007-05-13T13:17:00.000-06:00

I wanted to wish Mom a Happy Mother's Day! But then I was thinking and well there are many people I want to thank on this special day! So I am going to start from Wiser (older) to those still young!
First is Grandma! She is a great lady who has been a constant example to me of loving, honoring and supporting your husband! Even though she and grandpa had their struggles she loved him until the end of his life! Even when she couldn't remember much about anything else she still remembered him. Even when Grandpa was grouchy and sometime down right mean she still would point out that he was her husband and she married him!
Second is Mom! Oh my goodness I do not even know where to start! My Mom means the world to me! I honestly do not know where I would be if it weren't for Mom and her example to me! She is a hard worker, always willing to help anyone and everyone! She is constanly serving others! I know that it is because of her that I am the person I am today! She has always been supportive of me and the choices that I made! She is an example to me of pushing forward during trials and to always "BUCK UP" and Be Strong!! She is always there for me when I need to talk! I love knowing that I can call her anytime and she will just listen to me! I love laying in her room when I am in California and just sharing stories and talking!!
Lisa is an amazing Mom to Briggs! She and Karl waited so long for Briggs to arrive in their family and I like to say Briggs is one of my Mission Blessings! I was so happy the day I got the email saying that Lisa was pregnant and I remember telling everyone in Indiana how excited I was! I was so sad to be sent home on Medical Leave for 6weeks from Indiana until I realized I would be there for Briggs' blessing! Lisa is an example to me of perservation and patience!
Debbie has always been the one I have looked up to! I remember being younger and always looking to her as an example! Even though there is 5 years between us she has been one of my best friends! Debbie has been there for me through thick and thin! She has been supoprtive during the high school years, the college years, and she was one of the biggest supports during my mission! Debbie is funny and always willing to make me laugh when I am having a bad day! We have laughed together and cried together! She was my travel buddy to Hawaii, Disneyland, and so many other places! She is a great Momma to Conner and Tanner and a great example to me!
Tiffany is last by virtue of being the youngest! Tiffy is fantastic! There is times that I look at Tiffany and think of everything that she has been though and get a little dust in my eye! Tiffany has always been there for me! She was my Baby Doll! I love looking at pictures of her and me from when we were little! I am so lucky to have Tiffany in my family! She is one of my best friends and is always willing to help me! She is willing to pack up and drive to Utah with me during the Summer and hang out! She is constant comedic relief! She is so funny and makes me smile everyday! I know that if I was ever in a jam Tiffy would be there for me! She is a great Mommy to Marela and Gage and you can tell how much they love her and she loves them!
I am so grateful for each of these women and the example and love they show and share with me every single day!

Waffle Wednesday!!!

2007-05-12T22:57:00.000-06:00

Michelle came up with an awesome idea of doing Waffle Wednesdays! It is a new summer tradition! It is a ton of fun and the waffles were amazing! We had the first handout of the "Golden Waffle", "Rose" AKA as the Huge Bottle of Apple Juice! Michael Torrie was the lucky recipient! The waffles were Banana Sour Cream Waffles! Michelle you are the best!!! I am going to be so sad to miss June Waffle Wednesdays! I am for sure going to be doing California Waffle Wednesdays with my family seeing as I have Zero California Friends but heck my Mom will love it!

Happy Birthday Tiffy!

2007-05-03T21:14:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to wish Tiffy a very happy birthday! I am sad I couldn't be there for your big day! Hope that you had a great day! Tiffany is amazing! I am grateful to her for a lot of reasons, she is always making me laugh, she is willing to talk to me whenever I need someone to talk to, she teases me and makes me forget my problems! She has a good attitude even when she is faced with hard times, and most importantly she is and always will be my first Best Friend! Happy birthday to you don't do anything I wouldn't do!! Oh and get your butt back to Utah sometime soon to visit me! Love You!

No time to be bored!

2007-05-03T21:07:00.000-06:00

A lot of people have asked if I am bored yet! The answer is I have hardly had time yet to be bored! I have done some hard core clothes shopping with a friend who is going on her mission soon, hung out and learned more about how to choose a good pair of running shoes than I ever knew existed, finally watched Back to the Future 2 (I am no longer as big a loser), and had the great opportunity to help with the Humanitarian Aid projects at Women's Conference! I will give a full recap of the service project later! I have no clue when or if I will ever be bored! But... for now I am having a lot of fun and looking forward to having some quality scrapbook time and of course LSAT study!

Great End to April!

2007-04-30T23:40:00.000-06:00

I had an amazing chance this morning to go to the temple with Kimmy and Katie! I was a little worried because the session started at 7 so Kimmy was picking us up at 6:30! Yikes! I was pleasantly supprised by the fact that I was actually awake and not tired at all at 5:15am! Heck I really could have been doing the morning runs all this time! I had a whole day ahead of me after too! I went to the gym, hung out with Marissa bought the much dreded LSAT books and had an overall great day! Heck I even did some service tonight and picked up trash along the road for FHE! Then after FHE I visited my good friends Jerilyn and Megan! It was fun to visit! This is Megan super excited to go to the Movies with a special someone! Very nice Megan! It was a good end to the month! I can not wait to see what is in store for May! Should be exciting!

Celebration!

2007-04-27T23:34:00.000-06:00

Tonight we had a small post graduation get together! It was fun to chill and hang out with everyone!

Graduation!!!

2007-04-27T22:00:00.000-06:00

Alright it is official I have graduated from college! I am not sure it has really hit me yet! It probably won't until Fall when I don't go back to classes! These are some of the pictures from graduation! We got lucky and all the kids woke up right before the picture time! We waited in the stinking tunnells for ever before we started the processional!
Mom and Dad!! Thank you so much for everything!
This is Amy, Sandy(one of our professors) and me at the post graduation Business School reception! I loved the fact that Sandy's gown was red and orange! We get stuck with crappy black and she gets to look nice and colorful!

The Family has Arrived!

2007-04-26T23:20:00.000-06:00

The family all arrived in Utah for a visit and graduation today! I am so excited to spend time with them! Should be fun!

True Wolverine!

2007-04-25T17:15:00.000-06:00

So my friend Natalie from church and I talked on Sunday about how she wanted to get together and take pictures because we are both graduating. So this afternoon we met and she helped to fulfil a goal that I have had since I started at UVSC. I got to ride the Wolverine! Oh man was it fun! It was so much fun that I made Marissa join in the event! I just may get some more of my friends to do it again tomorrow!

I Am SORRY! and Thank You!

2007-04-24T23:34:00.000-06:00

So tonight the tables were turned and I now more fully understand what I have put Kimmy through with all the talk of her importance! Let's just say there was a room of about 6 people including me and I am pretty sure it was 5-1 against me! So at this time I would like to apologize to Kimmy for everything I have previously said! I am going to honor my pinky promise that I made and end all talk of it from here on out! Sorry for how long it has gone on and thanks for the little lesson that I learned tonight! Even if it sucked having to hear it! You are amazing! Thanks for still being my friend even after it all!
Michelle THANK YOU for dinner! I am so lucky to have you as my friend! Thanks for all the laughs and for being so funny!

Words of Wisdom!

2007-04-23T11:52:00.000-06:00

"Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything, and have NO regrets. Life is too short to be anything but HAPPY!!"--Unknown

What's Next???

2007-04-22T16:25:00.000-06:00

So today in Church there was a lot of talk about how after graduation there is a lot of decisions to make and people shared personal experiences of hard times. I am about a little less than 5 days from graduation and I have no clue what is next! So I have decided I am going to make a comment box! ;) If you have any suggestions I am interested in them! I doubt this is really going to work because I really should be making decisions for myself, but I figured What the Heck! I have no clue and maybe someone will make a great suggestion! So get the brain motors going! HELP ME!!!