Saturday, December 4, 2010

Day 4...

A habit you wish you didn't have

There are so many habits that I have that I wish I didn't. Here is a list of a few, some I am working on trying to fix while others I have just excepted.

* Popping my knuckles. I do this several times a day, mostly when I am bored or stressed.

* Biting my nails.

* Correcting people (grammar, the way they talk, the way they eat, etc...)this has led to many arguments within my family.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Day 3...

A picture of you and your friends

I just realised that I don't really have friends persay. However, I do consider my sisters my friends. Since we do almost everything together anyways, I have decided to post my favorite pictures of us together.








Day 2...

The meaning behind your blog name

I titled my blog: The Diary of a Beginning Writer, for a few reasons.

1- Because that is exactly what it is. I have been writing my entire life, however it wasn't until recently that I actually started taking it seriously. I feel like I am just getting started and still have a lot to learn.




2-It is a spin on one of my favorite books, "The Diary of a Young Girl" by: Anne Frank.


3- I also feel that this blog is a type of journal/diary for myself. I often express my feelings, emotions, and opinions on here. It is a way for me to keep track of my everyday events in life.

Day 1...

A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.




I realise that this picture is a year old, however it is the most recent picture I have of myself!




I don't know how "interesting" these facts are about myself, but here they are:

1. I hate jello, the texture is completely gross to me.

2. I am terrified of water!

3. I often act shy, because I don't know how to handle certain situations. I am actually pretty confident when I am around other people. I just don't like to be the first person to stand out.

4. I love the Spanish culture, I only wish I could speak the language! My dream is to travel to Spain one day.

5. I have a passion/love of reading. I have a never ending list of books to read and I am always looking for suggestions.

6. I secretly think I will be alone for the rest of my life. This idea really scares me.

7. I am a complete klutz. I am constantly falling down the stairs, tripping over my feet, or running into doors/walls.

8. One of my goals in life is to be a mother. Even if I never marry, I want to adopt two children.

9. I always have to be right. This is also connected with the fact that I like things to be perfect. It bothers me to not know something or for something to be out of place. It is a horrible quality to have truthfully, it has led me to some pretty lengthy discussions/arguments.

10. I am often referred to as Lavora by my family, because I can always be heard humming, singing, making up new lyrics to songs--whether at home, in the car, or standing in the grocery store.

11. I am a whiz with numbers--not necessarily meaning math skills, but remembering numbers. Ask me anyone in my families birthdays/anniversaries, my childhood friends phone numbers, or even my old locker combination in junior high school...I can tell you all of these.

12. I am a homebody. I enjoy sitting at home watching t.v/movies, reading a good book, playing games, crafting, or just doing absolutely nothing. I would much rather spend a day at home then go somewhere.

13. I am a people pleaser...my family may disagree with this statement, but I feel extremely guilty if I don't please people. This means I will go above and beyond what I am actually supposed to do in order to make someone happy. Unfortunately this has led to some letdowns for myself.

14. I often feel like I don't fit in anywhere (school, church, work, home). I believe this is where my fear of being alone comes from.

15. I fear I have so many goals for my life that I don't think I will actually accomplish them. I don't want to be known as the girl who was unsuccessful.

Blog Challenge

I keep saying I will write more frequently on this blog, but then life wraps me up and I forget that I have a blog. A friend sent me a 30-day blog challenge and suggested that I should try it. She said that I would be surprised at the outcome of the posts. After looking it over I decided that I would accept the challege! Some of the questions are difficult, but I will try my best at answering them througout the month of December.


30-Day Blog Challenge

1. A recent pic of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
2. The meaning behind your blog name
3. A picture of you and your friends
4. A habit you wish you didn't have
5. A pic of somewhere you have been
6. Favorite super hero and why
7. A picture of something/someone who has the biggest impact on you
8. Short term goals for this month and why
9. Something you are proud of in the last few days
10. Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
11. Another pic of you and your friends
12. How you found out about blogs and why you made one
13. A letter to someone who hurt you recently
14. A pic of you and your family
15. Put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
16. Another pic of yourself
17. Someone you would want to switch lives with for 1 day and why
18. Plans/dreams/goals you have
19. Nicknames you have, why
20. Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
21. A pic of something that makes you happy
22. What makes you different from everyone else
23. Something you crave
24. A letter to your parents
25. What I would find in your blog
26. What you think about your friends
27. Why are you doing this 30-day challenge
28. A pic of you last year and now, how have you changed
29. In the past month what have you learned
30. Who are you?

Monday, November 8, 2010

Being Grateful...

Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner I would like to take a minute and jot down a few things I am grateful for!

* My family--without them my life would be crazy and hectic. They keep me calm, level headed, and remind me of who I am.

* My ability to learn--I am so thankful for the opportunity to attend school and learn. It has been stressful/challenging at times, but o'so worth it!

* My job--Even though I don't necessarity enjoy my job, I am grateful to have one.

* My beliefs--I am grateful for parents who taught me to stand up for what I believe in and always follow my intuition.

* Utah---I have always wanted to move away from Utah, but I am grateful for the beauty that surrounds me each and every day. I often take this one for granite.

Dilema solved...

So, I realise I am not that great at posting on this blog as often as I should. However, school and work are taking a lot out of me mentally, physically, and emotionally. I have always enjoyed school, with the exception of this semester. I have really started to think about things differently--as in I really need to start pleasing myself and not the others around me. So, what does one do to figure out what they really want in life? I made pro and con lists, did a little research, and prayed to my Father in Heaven to guide me in making the right decision. I am taking a very scary leap of faith, but I believe that switching my minor from Math teaching, to Health Promotion Teaching is exactly what I need to do. I met with several professors in the health department, who only confirmed my gut feelings!

I officially switched my minor and I am on track to graduate in the Spring of 2013 (way earlier than anticipated)!!!

Ready or not here I come!!!