Time for a change!

So, I got to thinking about how long my hair was, and well I decided I needed to cut it, but not only get it cut... change it! So, that's what I did! I got it cut & highlighted! I haven't tried out the curls yet, but I seem to like the straightness of it! ENJOY!

A week of understanding!

Well, to start off let me go over my past week. Last week was really hard for me to say the least. I had a huge break out with a friend, and wondered for a while if it could ever be possible to be friends again. All week long it hurt to even go to classes because I was constantly being reminded of good memories. I was however able to keep going in the realization that I would be headed to see my Dad over the weekend. So, this past weekend I went to Salt Lake City, Utah to see my dad, and I also got to see my friend, Ryan Muse. It was truly a blast. My dad had to work Saturday and Sunday so... Saturday I decided that instead of working on homework I would spend the day with my friend! :D It was the best decision ever! We went to this place called Eat-A-Burger that has the best fries in the world! Then, we went up the Wasatch Canyon... it was so beautiful. I loved every minute of that! :D Then, we went to Jamba Juice and then Toys-R-Us! We also played Smash Brothers Brawl! TEHE! I want to go back and do it some more! :D Hmm... anyway, over the past week I have realized how important it is to forgive someone. An old friend who is on his mission contacted me last week, and I was truly unsure of how to speak of him, but knowing that Forgiveness is possible then you need to do it! Yeah, so anyways, I'm gunna post pictures from this weekend!


P.S. Also, my sister's friend's brother passed away this weekend. for more details please go to the site http://www.helpfindjohn.info

My Meditation Process

So, I've been thinking about a ton of things lately, and it's kinda weird... I've got a lot of homework that I'm doing all day every day, and I really don't have time to play, but I've noticed that I can do my homework outside and still have time for meditation. I have found a new place (actually it's not new), but I decided to go up by the Rolling Hills Stake Center yesterday. I've been there several times before, but never just by myself. I brought my Children's Lit homework with me so, I could work on it for a while. I took a blanket, and laid down on the grass and read. I was able to go over so many things that have happened within the past year, and just meditate on them. I was so glad that I was finally able to find somewhere that I can just leave the rest of the world behind. See, as I've gotten older I've wanted time to myself more and more. I get so sick of sitting in my room, and getting bugged by my roommates knocking on my door and wanting to talk to me. It's not fun. I don't like being distracted from my homework. I've become different in a way, but honestly I'm loving every minute of it. I'm growing and becoming a new person. However, yesterday I was so happy that I could go up there all by myself and just sit and meditate for an hour. I was able to get away from the rest of the world which I desperately needed. It also helped in a way to think about what to say to my friend about certain things that have been going on. People these days aren't understanding how beautiful it is to just go on a walk, and meditate. I'm loving every bit of this new season because I can just go and do that! I'm not sure what else to say on those matters, but I'm loving being able to go out and meditate without anyone bothering me.

BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!!

Yesterday was my 21st birthday, and it was truly the best birthday I've ever had! :D See, I first woke up at 5am because I was born at 6am central time... so it works... anyways, I thought for like 2 seconds... I'm 21 and went back to sleep. At about 9am I finally got up when my oldest sister, Katie, called me to wish me a happy birthday! She asked if my brother and dad were there yet, and of course the answer was no... I hadn't even heard from them yet... anyways, after I got off the phone with her I ended up calling dad's phone, and John's... but no answer... I decided to call mom... she didn't even have her phone on... weird!!!! Anyways, about 10ish... after I got ready for the day (like took a shower and all that jazz) my other brother, David, called to wish me a happy birthday & to get my address... twas fun... I thought he was gunna get it to send me a card later... yeah... then John calls me and asks me to come outside and wave them down so they no which house is mine... well, I go outside expecting to see just my dad & brother, but no... I didn't just see them... I saw my mom too! IT WAS AWESOME!!!! I FREAKED!!!!! I did not expect to see my mom at all! I loved it! I got to spend my 21st birthday with my parents and my big brother! :D Mom took me shopping too which is always fun!... I'm not sure what else to type except that my whole family kept this a secret from me, and by goly... they are good! I LOVE MY FAM! :D Well, I gotta get gone!

First Experiences...

So, let's start off by saying that I am very grateful to my Father in Heaven for the experiences I am getting to have. Every Monday & Wednesday I have the opportunity to go and volunteer in a Kindergarten class at Central Elementary School in Sugar City, Idaho & it is truly a wonderful experience. My first day was Monday... I mostly just observed, but during their time of reading on Monday one girl wanted to sit on my lap while their teacher read to them. It was the cutest thing in the world. I loved it, and it made me feel extremely special! The students are truly amazing and quite smart. It's amazing to see how much one can learn in Kindergarten. I didn't expect what I am seeing. Truly kids these days are much smarter. Take my nephew for example yes, he is among the "more intelligent" of them, but it's still amazing how much he knows and remembers at his age. Well, going on... today, my partner and I had the opportunity to actually teach one of the centers. And it was quite a miracle to see the students work on their addition, or counting coins, and then when some of the students actually already knew how to play dominoes I was quite impressed. Keep in mind that these children are 5 & 6 years old... they are quite amazing! Anyway, my cooperating teacher had recess duty today so, my partner & I went outside to talk to her about what we are doing next week... GOING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT!!!! LOL! Any who... while at recess this one boy... let's say he's in about 2nd grade was chasing girls, and I thought to myself of how simple things were in those days for both boys and girls... you know the stage right before the girls and boys start getting coodies... lol... yeah, it was also very cute to see how accepting they are to each other... it seemed like no one was left out. I like that when no one is left out. I've had many friends tell me that when they were younger they were bullied, and I mean I'm sure it still goes on, but not like it used to... I've noticed that kids are much more accepting... I mean my first day in class and there was already a student who wanted to sit on my lap. I think they enjoy how willing we are to actually stoop down to their level! It's truly a miracle. I love this feeling I get when I am around those students.

Now, onto some more other things... I have been reading children's books for my Children's Lit class, and it's so much fun reading the things I read long ago. It's truly bringing me back to the days of childhood just like being in the Kindergarten class. I am remembering how I learned certain things. I am truly grateful to everything that is going on in my life. Even though I wake up early and by the time I get home from classes and studying in the library, or any building for hours on end I am just still wanting to do so much more, and I love it. I couldn't be happier... I mean... I could, but that's just out of my hands right now... lol. However, there are things I can control, and one of those is grades, and the work I do to get those grades.

I also look forward to the end of each week because I am able to talk to one of my best friends... sometimes he doesn't feel like talking, but that too is okay. :) But at the end of this week it's going to be insane... I have a friend that I met my first semester of college getting married, and Kevin & I are going down to the reception on Friday night... oh boy! I'm not excited about the fact that I will have loads of homework to do, but maybe I can get a lot of that done before I leave! :D And then... my Birthday is on the 10th!!!!! I'm really excited... I'll be 21!!!! YAY!!!! I can't wait to be 21!!!! I don't know why... not like it's any different from other ages... I guess I just want to be as old as my friends... haha! Well, I guess I've said enough... I've got a book to read!!!! GO CHILDREN'S BOOKS!!!!! :)