I think I'll go to Boston......???

Well, I have been home the last few days. And man-its been kinda nice! Specifically because I didn't have to be in school! School has gotten on my nerves lately, so to speak lol(: For our EAC music department tour, we had some GREAT performances up here in the White Mountains! We stayed the night in Show Low, so Felicia and I stayed at my house-very convenient(: It was a really fun experience and I certainly needed the break to have some fun! And what better fun than spending it with my choir friends!

Friday night, I remained in Show Low with my family of course. And one of my very good friends, Kaylee Adams, had her wedding reception. It was so cute the way they had everything! I think I'll pretty much steal some of the ideas for my reception someday! It was fun seeing her so happy and starting her new life! Someday.....someday.....(:

Saturday, I got to see one of Dallas's basketball games! My little brother is getting so good at soccer and basketball! I hope he continues it through jr. high and high school! After the game, and getting some homework done, Mitchell and I went and saw the movie "Jumper", starring the adorable, Hayden Christiansen.It was quite a movie! I must say-very good. I will warn you-if you plan on seeing it-that there was not really a point to it-just an idea in someone's head I'm sure, but it was a very good action movie! Cassidi and I decided it would make a good TV series!

So, after a movie, I hung out at home for a while. Then Cassidi came over so we could have our usual "virgin daquiris".(: I miss her so much!

After that, I spent some quality time with two of my best friends that I graduated with and have known forever-Kelsey Garvin and Jeanie DeWitt! They are so amazing! I wish I could see them more! We went out for ice cream, and then much to my surprise, I also had the opportunity to see my seminary teacher from high school-Brother Hofeling! As well as his wife and 2 of his kids. His son, Jacob-is like my little brother so we talk a lot! They are living in the valley and were up this weekend so I was very very happy to see them! They are really awesome people! The picture is me and Jacob-he is a silly kid!

So, it was a really fun saturday night, just catching up with old friends and relaxing!

Now it is Sunday and I will get to attend my home ward before heading back to Thatcher! I have had a break, but now I'm ready to go back and change some things around. Its been kinda rough this semester, but already I am growing from it and I think I finally have some motivation to get my act more together and make it through this semester. That's all I can do right? I know I have said this before, but I wasn't always practicing what I preached. Even if it was to myself. As my good friend Ryan Allen says, "Live life to its fullest. Because you never know when you might wake up dead.(:" (or something like that)

I hope you all are having a great weekend! Have a nice week!

When push comes to shove, you taste what you're made of

Week # whatever has gone by. It feels like its been a long time since this semester has started, but I have a million miles to go still. And yet, life goes on.

This week was good. It included no rehearsals, Single's Awareness Day, and oh-I failed my biology test! Anywho, really, the week was alright. I stayed busy trying to keep up with school. Biology and Math really keep me on my feet it seems, and I'm kind of struggeling with it all. I had a discussion with my math teacher about my stress and he seems to think I should not be taking those 2 subjects at the same time. Well sorry man! I can't exactly drop either of them since I have to take at least 12 credits to keep a scholarship. And I have 14 right now. Then again, I also have to keep good grades, to keep the scholarship.

I think part of my biggest problem is, I don't have enough faith in myself. That is seriously the hardest thing to do right now. I suppose its all part of figuring out who I really am and how my life is going somewhat. I'm considering more online classes next semester. I think I might work better on my own than in a classroom. I don't know-I need to do some research first. Any thoughts from anyone or advice on that? LET ME KNOW please!

Anywho, sorry to rant like that(: Single Awareness Day was [great]. My mom sent me a box of valentine goodies! Thanks agian mom! I ate them all, along with listening to my usual Valentine's music of Kelly Clarkson! Thursday night I went on a date with my roommate Whitney(: Jk, we actually went and babysat my niece and nephew while my sis went out with her hubby! We then returned home and watched the very romantic, "Return to Me"

Good times good times! Last night we had a really fun Institute Dance! Lots of people considering its a 3 day weekend and a lot of people left town! It was great. After that, my roommates and I came home and watched Gilmore Girls until 3 am! And today, I scrapbooked my Mexico pictures, while watching Gilmore Girls-ALL DAY! Well, for about 6 hours(: A friend of mine has all the seasons of that show, so I'm starting from the beggining and watching all of it because its pretty much one of my very favorite tv shows!

Now, I decided to finally blog again. Oh also, this week I'm very very excited because I get to go HOME!!!!!! Wednesday through Friday, A capella choir and the band! We are touring the white mountains, which of course includes Show Low. Infact, we are staying the night in Show Low and so I will stay at my house with my family! I'm actually thrilled to go see them and my friends as well. Should be a fun few days. I will remain in Show Low for the weekend instead of returning with the choir. I have a very dear friend getting married so I'll stay and come back with a friend that is going to school here! Missing school for 3 days, should be interesting however. But I'm going to work through it!

Well, I suppose I could go eat some dinner now and maybe study some! Have a great weekend everyone! And again-any thoughts on online courses?

Ciao!

A Change in Me

Allow me to start this blog with the words of Douglas Adams:

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be."

This week has finally begun! Ok, well-it began yesterday for me it seems. I have had some real interesting days since I got back from Mexico. Days that were good and bad and somewhat of an emotional roller coaster you could say. I lost even more track of things, and almost felt like giving up on everything. As one of my friends put it, while crying the other day, she said, "You must be doing something right because Satan is trying to get to you and bring you down." So true! I have learned even more that Satan does not want me to succeed. But with the faith and confidence of my friends, my biology teacher, and my best friend-the Lord, I now have faith and confidence in myself, and truly feel that my I can get through this semester. I feel more motivated to do my part and really truly trust in my Heavenly Father to help me. My trust has wavered a lot, but I feel a lot stronger and really feel like I have been changing so much, especially lately. I'm not sure if its a change in heart, or a change of thought or what! It makes sense in my head, but maybe not so much when I let it out of my mouth or written down lol(:

I wrote some new lyrics after having some rough days. The song is called Ready to Smile Again. I don't have the lyrics with me at the moment but i'll post them later. I even have music on the guitar for them! So-as the title of my song says, I AM ready to smile again. My good friend Felicia reminded me this morning that I should look outside my window and try to see only the good things out there. And once I do that, I can look at the day and try to see the good things that have happened today. Felicia-you are amazing! It reminds me of a favorite quote of mine by President Hinkley. He says, "I ask that you not seek out the storms in life, but more fully enjoy the sunlight." Its so true. I have testimony of anything our late prophet has said!

I appreciate my friends so much. They really have pulled me through the last few days. I am greatful for many things. I guess thats the way we should feel when we are having a rough time. Whether small rough times or big rough times! Look at the eternal perspective-because Eternity is all thats really going to matter in the end.

This week has been busy otherwise. Rehearsals are starting to get longer lol! It's kinda fun anyways! School is, well school. I'm trying to learn 5 new songs for voice. Arrgg.....! Whatev....(; Tomorrow, there will be a YSA tri-stake Carnival! I am super excited! Should be a great Friday night activity. It's kinda lame when there is no activities going on, such as last weekend! Last weekend however, I did go on a date with a guy that is from, what do you know-Pinetop. Yes, he went to Blue Ridge-my rival school! I knew him before his mission and he is just working down here now. It was fun. He is one crazy kid!

Other than that jazz, life is good. I'm happy-really happy! I just ask you all to remember this, "Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken." Don't be afraid of change inside you. It's all for some kind of good in the end!

Mexico, Life, and Hair

Hey Everyone! For starters, the above picture is me with my new haircut. K so maybe you can't tell in this picture that it looks any different, but I cut it pretty short-about shoulder length! I decided it was time for something new and I like it! Woot woot!

Anyway, this week(Mon-Wed.) was my trip to Mexico with my accapella choir! It was a lot of fun! I really enjoyed it down there. We had some great performances in Chiuawa City, and Colonia Juarez. A lot of the trip was bus rides and singing, but we also enjoyed ourselves a bit by staying with host families, eating GREAT food, and well-singing was amazing really! The people there were so sweet and kind to us. It was awesome! Unfortunantly, I can't put pictures on here from my camera right now. I gotta figure some things out with that, but I'll do it as soon as I can cuz I took some great pictures! There was also a temple in the colonies that was so beautiful! We could see it right up on the hill near the high school we were at there! So yeah-I enjoyed it there and I hope to go back next year!

After getting back from Mexico wednesday night, things got a little interesting. I got a little stressed, realizing that I was way behind in a couple of my classes. I guess thats what happens when you miss school! But I finally calmed down and got back on track for the most part so hopefully I'll do well this next week on some tests coming up.

I am of course continuing rehearsals for Fiddler. I have them every night Mon-Thurs. And we will be having some Saturday morning rehearsals. Keeps me on my feet thats for sure! I am trying to just enjoy life right now and take it one day at a time. Especially after the passing of our wonderful prophet, Gordon B. Hinkley. He truly was an example to me and I want to continue on as he always did, and continue to follow his teachings and words of wisdom. He left a life of trust in the Lord and a love of the gospel. What better example to follow than his?!(:

Hope you all are doing well and have had a great week!