Sunday, December 12, 2010

Day 11 and 12....

Another pic of you and your friends





Christmas in Disneyworld, Florida 2008

How you found out about blogs and why you made one
I was encouraged by one of my professors at Weber State University, Dr. Brad Roghaar, to start this blog. I had been talking with him about my pursuit of being published. One day he asked how my writing was coming and I told him that I can't ever find the time to write. He suggested writing through a blog, he said once you have followers and people who are dependent on your writing it will force you to write more. So, I took his advise; even though I don't write as often as I thought I would, it has pushed me to write a little bit more than normal.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Quarter of a Century...


Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

I turned 25 this year, which I have always dreaded (more so than 30). For me it seems like the turning point in many people's lives. I always hoped I would have accomplished so much more by the time I was 25, but I guess I still have time!

My birthday was spent being kind of lazy. I woke up and studied for my last final of the semester, and later that night my parents took me to dinner. We went to Iggies Sports Grill in Ogden; it was okay, not the greatest food. The only thing I really love there is this sauce they give to dip your bread in--DELICIOUS!!!

Above all 25 isn't that bad....yet!

Day 10...

Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad

This is an interesting question! I love music, I am constantly singing/humming, and I also listen to a wide range of music. I had not given it much thought before, but when I am in certain moods I do tend to lean towards certain types of songs.

Happy, sad, mad, bored ect... I always can listen to my Broadway songs. Right now on my Ipod I have songs from Wicked, Spring Awakening, Addams Family, Footloose and Songs for a New World. These songs I listen to all the time, in any mood I am in.

If I am happy I like to listen to more upbeat music to keep me in the happy mood that I am in. Songs like: Walk like an Egyptian, Manic Monday, any thing by Jason Mraz, any thing by Ingrid Michelson, etc...

If I am mad I like songs that are more calming that will help me get out of my funk. Artists like: The Beatles, John Legend, Soundtrack of Dear John, etc...


I also like to listen to Akon, Natasha Bedingfield, Green Day, Boys like Girls, The Script, ABBA, Colbie Caillat etc.... Like I said earlier my music taste is quite broad.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Day 9...

Something you are proud of in the last few days

This one is a tough one for me, but I guess the biggest thing happening in my life is school. I am proud of myself for sticking with Calculus and trying the best that I could up until the very end!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Day 8...

Short term goals for this month and why

1. Study and finish this semester! I actually have already started to accomplish this goal; I only have my Shakespeare final left and I take that tomorrow!

2. Finish the presents my mom is giving to her brothers and sisters. I have all but one completed, I just decided to wait until finals were over.

3. Finish the present my dad is giving to his sister!

4. Read! This next semester I have a large stack of books that I will be reading and I would like to get a head start on the semester and read during the few weeks I have off--lame way to spend break time I know, but what can you do?

5. Organize my room again! It seems like at the end of each semester I wonder how big the tornado really was that came through my room.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Day 6 & 7....

Your favorite super hero & why?
Since I don't have a favorite super hero, I have actually decided to skip this day and just move onto day 7!

A picture of something/someone who has the biggest impact on you

I have been very blessed in my life where I have had many people and things that have had an impact on me. I think I will just stick with the most important ones though in an effort to conserve time!

1. My family: I have the greatest family! My parents, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc... all have had an impact on me in one way or another. The two that stand out the most are my dad and sister Kacee. They are who I turn to whenever I need advise, guidance, or simply someone to listen to my ramblings. They both have given words of encouragement, love, friendship, and sometimes a reality check. I am grateful for each person in my family and the lessons they have taught me in the 25 years of life!





2. The Church: Even though I am struggling with the church at this current moment, it still has had an impact on my life. I have learned many things from the church, specifically the importance of how to treat people. I still have a love for my Heavenly Father and know that he is there guiding my life (even though many people have told me that, because I don't attend church I may not be able to feel him close to me...boy are they wrong!).



3. Teachers: I have had a few teachers that have inspired/impacted my life in a huge way! Miss Higgs (3rd grade), Mr. Herzog (8th grade English), and Candace Thurgood (high school family & consumer science). All three of these teachers have instilled the desire to want to be a teacher. Mr. Herzog influenced my love of writing and reading. Miss Higgs gave my confidence not only in my school work, but in myself (she is the real reason I am becoming a teacher!). And as for Candace, she showed me how to be a teacher, how to truly love your job, and how to dream big!



4. Writing: I know this may sound weird that writing has had an impact on me, but it really has. Writing has been a way for me to express my true feelings, and throughout my writing I have leaned a little bit more about myself with each piece.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Day 5...

A picture of somewhere you have been

I haven't actually traveled to as many places as I have dreamed of, but I have traveled to a few places in the U.S.A. Here are the places I have traveled to:

* My family made it a tradition for a few years to go to Disney, so I have been to California and Florida a few times. When I was really young we drove to California, so this allowed me to visit Nevada.


Disneyland 1989


Disneyland 1993ish


Disneyworld 2005


Disneyland 2006


Disneyland 2007


Christmas in Florida 2008

* I have also traveled to Arkansas on a road-trip with my grandparents. This included driving through Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. When we were there we traveled to my mom's cousins house; which allowed us to visit Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virgina.










* A few summers ago my dad, Kacee, Kari, and I drove to Yellowstone which took us through Idaho and Montana







* I have also been to Wyoming, usually after we have drove to Mirror Lake, we will take the scenic way home.



* And if you count being in airports I have also been to Colorado.