This Crazy Journey Called Life

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Day 1

1. I love cows!
2. I have an addiction to buying movies.
3. My favorite number is 13!
4. I'm a cowgirl at heart.
5. I am studying accounting and definitely not enjoying every minute of it.
6. Green happens to be my favorite color.
7. I love Disneyland.
8. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ.
9. I hate the cold and keep wondering why it is that I moved to Utah.
10. I love my family more than anything and miss them like crazy!

30 Day Photo Challenge

I've seen this on facebook and a few blogs and decided it would be fun to try.

Day 01 - A picture of yourself and ten facts.

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been close with for awhile.

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

Day 04 - A picture of someone who inspires you.

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.

Day 08 - A picture of the person you've done the most random things with.

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Day 10 - A picture that makes you laugh.

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.

Day 12 - A picture of something you love.

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite book.

Day 14 - A picture of you when you were little.

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Day 16 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.

Day 19 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

Day 20 - A picture of your night.

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.

Day 25 - A picture of your day.

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Rough Start to a New Year

It's not even the end of January yet but it seems as though this year has been filled with many trials but much more important than that many blessings. When I moved back up to Utah at the end of December because of certain situations going on I was apprehensive and dreading moving back here. Don't get me wrong, I love Utah (shocker?? yes I know) but my living situation was not a good one. I only lived there a week before I just could not take it any more. You know that saying "Misery loves company"? That's what I was living with...misery and it definitely wanted company. I decided, with the help of my mom, that it was time for me to move out and find a place of my own. The next day I talked to the Bishop and the Relief Society President in my ward and found someone that was looking for a roommate and someone to help me move my stuff out of the house and into storage until I could move into the apartment. I am so blessed to have a wonderful aunt that allowed me to stay with her in this time of need. Everything came together so easily that I knew that my Heavenly Father definitely had a hand in what was going on. He saw that I was in need and decided to bless me. I am now living in an apartment within my same ward boundaries with two other girls. Life is going great. I am finishing Yavapai online this semester with plans to start going to Weber next January to pursue my BA in Elementary Education. Now the hard part, looking for a job. I have been out of work since the end of May and let me tell ya, life is boring without a job.

I just have to say how blessed I am to have such a wonderful mother. I do not know how I would have gotten through this last month without her. I'm sure she is probably sick of me calling her all the time but I miss her like crazy. Just one more week until I get to see her. I'm not sure what I have done to deserve all of these great blessings but I'm sure not complaining. Everything happens for a reason...Just believe. I am so grateful to for everything in my life and everyone that has gotten to where I am today!

You never know

Do you ever at some point just have a thought about someone pop into your head that you haven't spoken to in a while? This always seems to happen to me at the most inopportune times, i.e. while I'm driving. For the past couple of weeks I've had random thoughts about a friend of mine named Richard. On Sunday I remembered that thought long enough to come home and check up on him on facebook (the place I go to to find answers for anything or see what people are doing). What I found is not what I expected to find.

My dear friend Richard had committed suicide on January 16. I believe everything happens for a reason. I had those thoughts about him for a reason, to find this out. I was in a complete state of shock when I learned about this tragic moment that had taken place. This did not seem like anything Richard would have done. He was a happy guy that liked to party and made friends where ever he went. It was evident by all of the posts on facebook that everyone was in complete shock by this news. It taught me that sometimes you can never really know what is going on in a person that would lead to something like this. It taught me that you should not take for granted the people in your life, always tell them you love and express gratitude towards them for the things they have done for you in this life. I hope that Richard found what he was looking for and is somehow happier now that he has moved on.

These are some pictures of the dessert auction our Singles Ward holds every December in 2008. He was always so much fun to be around. My favorite memories of Richard are when we went to The Gurley Street Grill. We had lots of good times there. He was always embarrassed to be there with us because through no fault of our own we always had rude waiters/waitresses which then caused us to be rude back. Even though we weren't best friends and I had not seen him for almost a year now it breaks my heart to think that he is no longer with us on this earth. I hope he had found the peace that he was searching for.

Monday, November 9, 2009

San Francisco: Happy Birthday Kameron!

For my sister's 16th birthday, my mom was able to get front tickets to "Wicked" in San Francisco. We drove up the Pacific Coast Hwy from Santa Monica to Monterey, the drive was amazingly beautiful. We stopped in Hollywood and walked down Hollywood Blvd. There are some crazy people in Hollywood. We stayed in Oxnard the first night and then drove the rest of the way to San Francisco the next day. On Tuesday, we drove across the Golden Gate Bridge, walked around Fisherman's Wharf and we got poured on. We were soaking wet but we still had a blast. We also saw the "Full House" house and the "Mrs. Doubtfire" house. That night was the show. It was absolutely AMAZING!! Teal Wicks played Elphaba and Kendra Kassebaum played Glinda. They were so good together. If you have not seen "Wicked" then you are missing out. It's so good. In fact I think I'm addicted to the soundtrack. I can't wait until I can see it again!!

Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure