Move Along Move Along Like I Know You Do

Random thought of the day: I decided that driving an old Ford pickup truck would be awesome!!! I saw a couple of them here in Thatcher and suddenly decided that would be cool. Unfortunantly-I would probably have to learn how to drive a stick because I'm guessing most of them are sticks..maybe...But yeah-I think they would be kinda fun! But i'm just saying(:

A week and a half of school done with. Yet-this is only the beginning. Already this week, I have had a list of stuff to do each day. That of course has included homework and other important things. I'm working on prioritizing. My problem-I still tend to be lazy sometimes. Another thing to work on I suppose! I think I am enjoying my classes. But that would mean that I'm saying I like work....HA! Yes-my classes all seem to be alot of work. And extra work. I'm a little overwhelmed I'll admit. Mainly with my music classes still. It's amazing how much I don't know. It's hard to take it all in. Plus keepin up with math and english and now voice lessons. Yes-the real hard work has begun. About 4 hours a week of practice. Not to mention-I have a Norwegian, German, AND Italian song to sing. No-not all 3 languages in one song, 3 different songs of those languages(: I didn't know that it was even possible to sing Norwegian. German-eh, I've done it before and its not my favorite. Italian-sigh....I LOVE singing Italian. Its the language of love you know(; I'm excited to be singing lots again, I just pray I can handle everything well this year!

This past weekend was lots of fun. Ok-well, I did go to traffic school...joy. Anyone who doens't know that story-well there is probably a reason you don't(:

So Traffic school on Saturday was lame, then I came home, slept, ate, cleaned [roommates were gone for the wknd], and late Sat. night, Ema and I made dinner for Derek and Curtis! They liked it! We made chicken parmesian and this cheesecake pie stuff. YUM! Its fun making dinner for other people. Especially boys cuz they appreciate it more(:

ANYWAY

Nothing too interesting else is going on right now. Just enjoying the college life I suppose.

PS-I gave in to drinking the choir water. Shh!

Have a good life...i mean...week everyone!

I should be sleepin instead of dreamin about you....

*Random Thought of the Day: "I hate so much the things you choose to be"-Micheal in The Office, season 2, final episode. I love The Office! Its probably the most random funniest show ever! I highly recommend it. You kinda have to be in the mood for it though. And I suggest watching it from Season 1 til now. Its awesome! That is all.*

Well, school is in session. Mozeltof! So far, so good. Of course, I say that now. Then the hard stuff begins. Very soon infact. I am pretty positive that I will enjoy my music classes the most. Music Theory and Aurel Perception. As well as choir and voice lessons. I'm so excited for all the new music stuff I'll be learning, and the improving I will do in my lessons. I also have math and english 102. Both will be tough. English however may not be too terrible. I have a very awesome teacher! I had her for Eng 101 and she likes me so as long as I work hard and stay focused, I'll be ok! Math..well math will be math. [yet another thing I'd like to light on fire]. I am trying to look forward to this year and trying to get on top of things. Because bascially, since the day after I returned to Thatcher, I have been out every night! Hee hee! It's been so fun seeing all my friends. This picture is blurry I know, but its me Derek and Ema being wierdos(:

Thursday, Emily and I went over to my friends Curtis and Derek's to watch a movie and we have been hangin out with them every night since. They are really fun guys! I actually went on a date with Curtis on Saturday night. We went with his other roommate and a date to dinner and we played a crazy game at Walmart and got Sonic smoothies and went and played at the park! It was SO much fun! Probably one of the funnest dates I have ever been on!

So, I've had several late nights. I have also lost alot of sleep since I got here. Not from staying up late, but I just can't sleep right now. Its caused alot of headaches and neck and back pains. Yay for my chiropractor Dr. Goodman-I'll be paying a visit to him tomorrow. So yeah-after 4 nights of not sleeping more that a few hours each night, I finally resulted to sleeping pills last night. And well-as nyquil always does, they knocked me right out! Lets pray I just sleep tonight!

So its been great since I got back. Now my focus needs to probably turn to school a little bit more and I also start lessons next week! Woot woot! Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!

Don't do anything I wouldn't help you with.

TTFN

This Is Home. I'm Finally Where I Belong!

*Random Thought[s] of the Day: Always have a budget plan. I can't tell you enough how amazing BUDGETING is! I have a spreadsheet that I keep updated and it keeps me organized(: I recommend it, especially for college students such as myself. So yeah......any questions or more details? Ask me! Another random thought of the day-You know what being a hostess reminds me of? Hostess snacks! So did that mean that I was a hostess snack at the Crowne Plaza? Like-a ding dong, or a twinkie? Felicia told me-Just don't be a ho-ho(:*
I AM HOME! I AM IN THATCHER! Truly, the place where I belong. My life as I know it is here right now. I was overjoyed with happiness(thats almost an oxymoron)when I drove into Thatcher with my friend Dace yesterday. I was happy to have left the heat of the valley. I went to Mesa on Monday night and started packing all my stuff. Tuesday I went to get my last check at work and turn in my ugly royal blue shirt. Tues night, I went out to Olive Garden with Brandon and Jen. And yesterday morning, before I left, Jen and I went and did some shopping so I could get a few clothes for school. It was great! Now, I'm back, and...just about organized and I have food to eat! I was very happy to see my beautiful roommates!Whitney and I actually stayed up talking and catching up for a while last night. And I got to see some other awesome friends who are back as well. And hey-already met some new people too! School starts Monday so I have a few more days of freedom!But I'm glad I can spend that freedom here.

I believe I am ready for school to begin. I'm excited for [most]of my classes. Mainly my music classes. It should be a good year. I really have learned a lot from this summer, believe it or not. Its been rough but I am trying to look at the good stuff that came out of it. For example,*I became closer with my best friend Adam*I had a really good singles ward to go to*I got some experience doing hostessing*I made some good friends at my work*And finally, I got a new nephew!
Ethan Micheal DamBrosio! He is adorable and is healthy! Born on August 11th, at 7lbs,5 oz. [much smaller than Stephanie's other kids btw]

So, i'm glad to be here and start a new year. Here is a quote to sum it up I suppose.

"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results."

I want to try to live by that this year. Be more positive and...well-making lemonade of course(: I want to be more outgoing and be a good friend to those around me. So here I go!

Stay tuned for more of, "A day in the life of one unique girl!"

Life Up In The Air

Random thought of the day: Anyone who votes for Barack Obama....shouldn't. That's it.

The following lyrics by Cheri Magill are alot of whats up with my life or how i'm thinking right now:

Up In The Air

I long to write my plans in pen

I often find myself wondering when

I wish that I could see the finish line

I'd like to be given some kind of sign

With life up in the air my faith has learned to fly

I know whose hands are covering my eyes

Wherever I land will be hallowed ground to me

I know that He has placed me where I should be

I've seen so many forks in the road

But I've been shown which way I should go

I've blinked and years have faded away

I see how things have fallin into place.....

~This week, or rather mostly the weekend has been bittersweet. Several ups and downs, as has happened alot in the past year. I stayed really busy last week with work and such.

Saturday, I attempted to head up to Show Low for a couple days, which is where I am now. However, my car broke down near globe and an hour outside of Show Low. It overheated and then eventually would not even turn over and try to start. Stupid mistake on my part-I didnt' bother checking the oil before I left the valley. So, my mom came and got me in Globe Sat. night and we left my car on the side of the road where it broke down. (PS-Got my first ride in a police car-a cop took me into Globe with my stuff to wait for my mom there. I looked like a starving musician because I had my brothers guitar with me and a suitcase and had to wait at McDonalds...no I did not get a picture)In the long run, my engine ended up locking up. Therefore-I will not be going back to school with a car, which is ok-I'll survive-ish. However, I had to quit my job in Chandler a week and a half early due to not being able to make it back down there. I will go back there on Monday though to get all my other stuff packed up and take care of a couple things with work. And then at some point next week I will just head back to Thatcher for school. Lets just say-its been a long last few days. Very stressful infact. After the summer I've been through, I've had it with all of this(: BUT...its ok. Because I've had alot of encouragement from my mom and other family and really awesome friends. Encouragement to keep going and just keep putting my trust in the Lord. He is testing my faith by putting these few trials on me I'm sure. I know I'm being shown which way to go. I even landed a couple of babysitting jobs here in Torreon like I used to do in the summer. That had to be pure luck! Sometimes, like the song by Augustana, I just do want to go to Boston! There I'll find a new life. Or New York! Somewhere far away from here. Not to run away from things, but sometimes I would rather just do that. I have been lucky to see some rain here in the mountains. And I had a virgin daquiri last night, so half my problems are solved(: I also have gotten to spend some amazing time with old friends from HS-Chelsea, Jourdan, Alex-you guys rock my face off! And I plan on seeing some more buddies this week as well.

So....onto Plan B I guess! Sometimes life hands you really sour lemons and they hit you hard in the face. Good thing I like lemonade so much so I'll just have to keep it comin! Thank you so much to those who have been there for me, whether its been the whole summer or just recently or whatever. I dont' know where I would be without any of you! Have a good week everyone.