Long Slow and Moving Forward

Random Thought of the Day:"Don't stop Believin!" So, there is this new show right? Well, they just showed a preview episode and aren't actually starting it until the fall which is lame cuz I'm dying to see the rest...but anyway-just thought I'd share a clip from it-I absolutely LOVE this song now, because of this show "Glee". Enjoy!




So whats been happening in this oh so thrilling life of mine? Where do I start....
I would vent a little, but no one else needs to hear that(:
What it all comes down to is that home life is hard to adjust to, and so is a "real job". And so is not being around my EAC friends! Oh and my job has been rough. They are "requiring" me to be available on Sunday's now. Ridiculous huh? It's sure a good thing that the Lord is being understanding because I think he knows how much I need this job and that its hard to just find a new one like magic! So guess what? I'm dealing. Just dealing.

I did get a little break and got to go down to Mesa yesterday. I drove mom's truck and Emily, her mom, and her sisters went with me. We found Emily a wedding dress(after 1 store and 2 dresses later and 50% off...yes Emily is that simple of a shopper), we were done! So, then we headed to the mall to look for some bridesmaid dress ideas since Emily and her mom will be making those dresses. (They're so talented!)So we found some ideas and then Emily and I went to my dear friend Tiffany Milletts(Now Marcy)reception! Tiffany was SOOO beautiful and I'm so happy for her and Spencer! They are perfect for each other. Emily was able to get some ideas for her wedding reception as well since Tiff had ALMOST the same colors Ema will have. It was fun!

After that, we went and hung out at the Hofelings(my former seminary teacher). It was fun! Emily and her sisters swam and me, I of course forgot my swimsuit! Oh well-I love seeing the Hofelings! They are so great! We got back early this morning due to my working today. This afternoon was super cool though because my dear friend Curtis came to visit me! He is here being a counsler for the Show Low EFY going on, so he stopped by to say hello! So there Curtis-I mentioned you in my blog(:

So, now I'm back to work...kinda. As though they have ACTUALLY scheduled me! Yeah....2nd or better job anyone?! Anyway...Mom gets married this coming weekend-woot! I'm very excited to see family and see my mom happy and such(: Plans have come together well. Pictures to come for that I'm sure!

Well-I figured someone might be interested in what has been going on, so there is my short blog for the week!
have a great week everyone!

Something Worth Your Time

*Random thought of the day: I have recently become aware of the fact that a person can live 6.1% longer if they "give" more than they "take". And old wise man told me that the other day. Its very true. You should give more than you take. It not only shows service to others but you become less selfish that way. I think I'm going to think about that and work on that more. The End.*

1: I found a job, for those of you curious(: Shortly after returning to Show Low, I was "lucky" enough to get a job as a hostess at Licano's Mexican resturaunt. Woot. So far, so good. I'm startin to get the hang of things. Mostly its learning the computer. Seating people is easy. So hopefully it all goes well for the summer. I also am teaching a couple kids piano lessons. A little extra cash is nice(: Lots of money to make this summer!

I'm trying my best to have some fun this summer and enjoy it, though the difficulty of adjusting to home. [tossing a turning at night(:, its hard to not be in my own bed!] I have to remember that its temporary and I'm "lucky" to have free living and food!

Also, its been strange because in the last week or so, I have run into several friends that I haven't seen in a couple years. People I graduated with and such. It's been fun though and I've exchanged numbers with a couple of them so we can hang out this summer! It certainly has made up for missing my thatcher friends! It's also brought back alot of memories.

I gotta say, when I left Show Low, and especially as I got involved in a new life in Thatcher, I decided to really leave Show Low and most of the people behind. Besides a couple of my best friends of course. It took me some time, but I finally realized that it was ok to move on and leave some things and people behind. Especially as I met some really amazing people at EA! So, it really has been wierd running into old friends.

Last night, my brother Mitchell graduated from high school. That was very strange too. I'm so proud of him though. My whole family is. My dad came from Farmington and Grandma Kay from Tuscon. It was great! Grandma Kay took us out to lunch. Mitchell was really excited to be done! Good luck to his future!

I also got to see my dear Cassidi graduate! I'm so happy for her as well! She will do great things!

Other than that fun stuff, 2 weeks til my mom's wedding. I can't wait to see all my family and wear my new dress and all that jazz(:

I'm also starting to help Emily with her wedding plans as well. She has "assigned" me as the Music Coordinator/DJ/Slideshow coordinator/maid of honor/bridalshowerplanner(: It's what I do(: I went dress shopping with her yesterday and she found one amazing dress! Its gorgeous and she looks gorgeous in it!

Well, I"m off to help mom clean the house. The joys of being home(:

Have a great weekend everyone!

Cowgirls in California; self discovery

Random thought of the Day: Today's "random" thought, is that I decided to make a list of the top 5 greatest love stories/movies ever:(In no particular order I suppose because it really depends on my mood!)

1~Pride and Prejudice: Mainly because of this one line from Mr. Darcy-"You have bewitched me body and soul and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on"

2~Little Women: All the love stories that happen with these sisters, especially Jo, the main character, are so perfect. Though I always thought Jo should have married her best friend Laurie, she found her true love in the end who asks her "Will you have me?" and Jo responds-"With all of my heart!" Sigh....

3-The Holiday: "There are different kinds of love..."or so this movie so very well explains. Need I say more?

4~27 Dresses: You often find that opposites attract, even if the other is cynical or stubborn. Don't I know it(:

5-Twilight: So the movie sucked, but the whole series was incredible. I mean, completely 2 different people from literally two different types of worlds just fall in love. It's slightly undescribable.

Well Well. I'm into my summer. Where did the semester go? I ended rough I must say. My grades weren't all they were cracked up to be per se. I have yet to figure out how i'll EVER pass a math class. dot dot dot... Well, the semester ended alright though. I got to spend some quality time with some of most amazing and closest friends! (and I already miss them(:) I also hosted my semi-annual waffle party! Not as good of a turn out as last semesters, but we still had loads of fun!

Emily and I had a great trip to California. We stayed with my wonderful cousins-Andrea and her family! I love my dear andrea! We got wierd and crazy as usual(:We love our red hair so much, we braided it together haha! Sorry Andrea-I just HAD to put a couple of our silly pictures on here! And her siblings and my aunt and uncle are so sweet! Thanks for letting us stay!

Ema and I went to the beach. It was overcast and the seagulls ate our chips...twice... but it was still fun!
Yes-we did decide to to go cowgirl style the entire time in California(:

It was a nice relaxer before coming back to Show Low and having to look for a job....(: I'll update on how THAT goes(:

But its nice to be home for the summer and be living under a free roof with free food! My mother is wonderful! And she lets me drive her awesome truck(:

I'm a little bored for now, but I've been able to work on some of my music and just hang out and watch movies or whatever! I've strangely chosen to start attending the single's branch in Snowflake for the summer so maybe I'll get somewhat of a social life soon(:

Well-hope you all are having a great week! It's time for me to watch American Idol!

TTFN....until next time....

I'm at the end of my LOOOOONG rope!

*Random thought of the Day: My "Band".Ok so my random thought this blog, is talking about 8th Grade Graduation. No, I don't mean my 8th grade graduation 5 or 6 years ago. I mean the 8th Grade Graduation that I hang out with. Allow me to explain: Me and 3 of my buddies, Jason Whetten,Stephen Evans, and Jordan Beals, like to get together as a "band" and make music videos of random songs! Well, so far we have only done two. And Stephen and Jordan actually leaveon their missions this summer, so it may be the end of music videos(: However, here is the website of our blog with both videos on them. http://eighthgradegraduation.blogspot.com/ "The Inspiration", I was not in,(I was filming some and being the "manager") but I did make my premiere in "Teardrops on my Guitar". So-enjoy the life of me when I hang out with these crazy guys! (Whom I love so dearly by the way(:)


Yes Yes, I'm definantly at the end of my long rope! As said in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: "What light through yonder window breaks?" And boy I can see the light ahead. That light that will set me free from school for a little bit! I prayed and fasted and hopefully made it through my finals! It's been SO busy this past week. I was preparing for finals, turning in remaining assignments, throwing a bridal shower for my dearest Tiffany, and just having some fun as well! It all hit me friday night. Well, the tiredness of it sure did. I was at an institute activity and out of no where-BAM! Exausted! I sure slept good that night(:





As I finished off this school year, I think about the things I've learned and how much I've grown and changed in some ways. I suppose I compare it alot tomy first year here and how completely different I am. What it all comes down to is that I've grown up. I still am my outgoing sometimes crazy self and I'm all about doing random things(:, but I'm learning more about myself and the way I think, which is really scary by the way! I've learned a lot of myself from the people I'm around. A friend of mine once said, "The Lord puts people into our lives to mold our character." That has stuck with me a lot because its so true. I know each and every person I have known this year, has added to the "molding" some way or another. Even if I wasn't best friends with all of them, I have had a lot of really good examples around me. And I appreciate it a lot. Each of you know who you are(:


Its so sad to see some friends move on, but its happy at the same time. My best friend, the girl who has been there with me since we were 12, the girl who put up with me during our ups and downs througout the years,and she even followed me to EAC(:,got engaged last night(: I'm extremely thrilled for her! I get to help her plan and all that and that is always exciting, but its very strange(: She always ALWAYS swore I would get married first. Ooops-guess I missed the memo(: Though it will be wierd having her off and married, I'm so happy for her and Derek and wish them the best!


Though many are moving on, while I stay and continue my education, I won't forget those who have changed me in ways I couldn't even imagine.


My testimony has strenghthened, my views on things have different outlooks in some situations, and I know its all because thats how it's supposed to be. This is part of my test from the Lord to see how well I do in life and help me become closer to him.


I hope to be an even better person when I start school again and gain new friendships, while reuniting with old.


As my life motto goes, "Learn while you live, love what you learn."


I've done this this year, the best I could anyway, and I'm gonna keep going and pushing my way through life I suppose!

Thank you to those who have inspired me and been there for me.
Summer now begins and I am thrilled!
TTFN