Sometimes..

Grapefruit

I bought 7 grapefruit, and sugar.

I offered him one, I cut it up for him too.

He didn't know how to eat it, so I taught him.

He said I'm the best sister ever.
Score.

Wow

Today was a ten. I woke up, and decided right then and there, that today was going to be a great day. What do you know... it actually was!

-I went to class with Kenzee, took notes, success.
-I ate lunch, then drove Lauren and I to bowling. (I got to drive.. I love my car) 
-I ended up bowling a 118... highest score I have ever gotten!
-We got back and it started to snow!
-I called and talked to my mom, it was so nice.
-Practiced my whistling. (I'm getting so much closer to my New Years resolution.) 
-I went to a review session a week early..(Haha) but Mike gave us a ride home.
-Jen made soup, and shared with me :)
-I took a chance, and emailed about a photography internship that Mike told me about.
-I got a text from an old friend, and we might even do something.
-Lauren and I watched Peter Pan.
-I felt good about myself.

No matter what happened today, I was able to find something good in ever situation. I was able to look past the bad, and find the good! It was absolutely incredible!
Mind over matter. That is what I learned today!

Gratitude.

It was a frustrating day, and she could tell. After I had left to go help my brother she texted me and asked if I wanted to go to Walmart with her to get something special. I agreed. 

We left shortly. We walked around, talked, and finally found the soft sugar cookies with the pink icing. It was quiet driving home. We spoke a little, but everything that was said was special. I almost cried. I won't forget what I felt. She's the best friend I've ever had. 

For her.

She's the one who's 115 miles away, and always there. 

We're there for each other. 

That's what sisters do.

Hold up.

Yesterday I wanted to vent...
I was fed up with love, and trying to find it.
Fed up with every male living thing on the planet.
I was getting frustrated with some of my friends.
I felt as though I had no friends.
Any movie or song with a slight romance made me want to scream.
I just missed being cared for, holding someone's hand, and being close to them, etc.
It seemed that I would never go out on a date again.
I had lost all hope.

Instead I posted pictures and called it good.

Today I realized...
That maybe I won't find love soon, but it will come.
I'm grateful for the male species, really.
I truly have some amazing friends,
and though they are few in number, that doesn't matter,
what matters is that they make up for the low number by being great
and making me want to be better.
As for the rest on the list.. Everything is in the Lords time.
I just need to take a step back, breathe, and keep perspective.
Realize that I have so much to be grateful for.
I have a glimpse of hope, and it'll continue to grow back slowly.

I Love Adventures With Lauren.

Best Drive Ever. I Love Lauren, and I Loved this wonderful outing we had. 

It was spectacular and just what my camera needed. 

Reminisce

(2011)

I miss the guys today. 

This week. All the time. 

Take your pick. 

I miss going to the temple with everyone, hanging out, 

watching movies, going on adventures.

Going to St. George for Spring Break was the best.

Like driving to Bear Lake at midnight, to get back at 6AM.

I miss watching Tangled, quoting tangled. 

I miss fighting with Kenzee for Richie's (Flynn Rider's) heart. 

Because I was the blonde rapunzel, and she was the brunette. 

I miss the best cuddle puddles, getting hugs whenEVER I wanted, 

Sitting on Richies bed goofing off with everyone. 

I miss our spontaneous Girls Only trip to Lava, 

coming back to watch Lion King with the guys, hoping they'd forgive us.

Chalking, making cookies, going to Costa Vida.

I miss Jumping hugs, 

Swing dancing,

Baseball caps,

Flynn's facial hair.

I miss you Boys. 

NBD

I went to every one of my classes.
Stayed an extra half hour in photography.
Talked to my teacher about cameras.
Went out with My Laur for a little bit.
Came home and made dinner.
(as in.. not cereal or a quesadilla, 
actual cooking, actual food)
Then a movie with the best friends.

Successful day.. Check That off my list!

Oh shoot.

I'm in Photography this semester and I am excited to be taking it. I asked my grandpa if he had a film camera I could use, I had used one of his in high school when I took photography so I thought I'd ask if I could borrow it again. He said he had a few I could take, and that he'd give them to me at family dinner that night. 

Little did I know that meant three cameras, nine lenses, and nine filters. Ho-Ly Cow. I don't even know what to do with myself. I want to use them all!

Do you?

Remember when I used to write more and enjoy it?
Remember when I'd read romance novels and sigh blissfully?
Remember when childish things made me feel happy and free?
Remember when I'd to go on dates and feel pretty?
Remember when I knew what I was doing with my life?
Remember when I fell in love and planned my outfits only when I saw him?
Remember when he called me to say he was an hour away, coming to surprise me?
Remember when nose goes meant more than who was being chosen to do a task?
Remember when we watched a movie in the park under the stars?
Remember when we'd count the stars or dance on my lawn?
Remember when you'd open my door like a gentleman?

Remember?

New Day.

It's that time of the year. The end, the new beginning. What to say what to say? We all make goals, some of us want to eat healthier, exercise. Others want to read more, make more friends and really find and create themselves. Then there are those of us who simply want to learn to whistle. I say hurrah to you all. Yes, I have a list of goals and items I would like to accomplish, however, let's discuss this past year.

I have made lasting friendships, I have renewed others. I've gone on trips with my friends, and had a blast. I went on an amazing spring break trip, and bonded immensely. I've wept many times, good and bad. My heart has been broken. I moved back home, and worked. Over the summer I attended a few farewells, those were bitter sweet. I stood up for myself and said goodbye to a once close friend. I moved back to school, and live with my best friends. I started my third semester at Utah State. I met and made new friends. I slept in a cave with some of the crazy ones. I invested in a camera, and fell in love. I had a double take on what I want to do with my life, and it is now my new project to figure it out. I drove with three others to attend a funeral. I finished my third semester of college, and registered for my fourth. I worked the Christmas eve night shift. I celebrated the new year, dancing and eating with good friends.

Now, here we are today. A new day. A new year. Time to move on to bigger and better days!