Do you know why I love cooking eggs? I'll tell you why, because I don't know if you guessed the right answer or not. Eggs aren't picky when you cook them. With most food, you have to follow a recipe, but eggs, not so much. You can cook them a thousand ways, and guess what, they're still just eggs. It's awesome.
My favorite part about cooking eggs though, is the fact that no matter how fancy you try and get, if you mess up (which I am almost always doomed to do if I try and get fancy), you just swirl it around in the frying pan, and BAM! You've got yourself some scrambled eggs, which taste just like whatever else you were trying to do.
And that's why I love cooking eggs.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
You Should Be Jealous
I have the coolest sister. I don't know if you know this, but it's pretty much the truest statement ever said. You might think that you may have a cool sister, but I think I have the coolest one, sorry. I don't know how I would have handled this past few weeks without having her and her family here. My family...we're on better terms now. I really am getting along with my Mom a lot better, and I'm not irrationally mad at my dad anymore, I feel fine there too. I dunno though, I just struggle spending a lot of time with these people...except for my sister.
The two of us really should always live semi-close to each other always. This past year has been awesome because we actually have. In elementary school she was honestly my best friend. So what if she's like six years older than me. She's super cool, and I'm so blessed to have her in my life. She's been there this year for me to turn to whenever anything went wrong. At the beginning of the year when I just needed to go somewhere where I felt loved while battling some major depression, her house was always open to me. When my parents didn't send my debit card out in time for me to buy books, she was there to help me until I could pay her back. When I needed a photographer for my Homecoming, she volunteered. When I gave a talk in church, she visited my ward to hear it. When I needed a car, she let me borrow it, until she had a need for it. When said car (Wallace) broke down in the middle of the night she had her husband come help me out. When I said I was craving some snack food, she sent me home with some. She's given me uncounted free meals this semester, and I've loved it. When I just needed to unload on someone about EVERYTHING, she stayed in the Jones parking lot with me and listened until practically midnight. Honestly I would not have survived this semester without her around, and I just wish I were as awesome at being there for her as she is for me.
I think the most amazing thing that she has done for me this year is show by her example, what I truly want in my life. I honestly did not think I wanted a family when I first moved to college. I was miserable, because I was afraid that my whole family would all have their own families, and I would be there in the middle of it, getting dirty looks because I would never be willing to settle down and have a family. I didn't want one. Period. End of story. But watching her family, the interactions between her and her husband sealed in the temple, with their amazing children...there was a light that I really wanted to have in my own life. Being able to spend time with my new nephew and really develop a connection with him, it really made me step back and reevaluate my life, and realize that a family, a functional family, is what I want.
She's amazing. She did almost all of these things without realizing how much they really were saving my life. I know that Heavenly Father put us together as siblings because she really throughout my life has been a true life-saver. And the nice thing is that we can pretty much talk about anything now, which is something I've never really been able to do with anyone before. It's nice to know that I have that ability before really diving into a relationship with anyone else.
She goes home tomorrow, and although I know I'll see her in less than two weeks, I can't help but miss her and her family. I've gone much longer without seeing them, but honestly, I'm so grateful for her, and all the things she's done for me, and yeah I'm just grateful to have her for a sister. I can't imagine life without that relationship, and I hope we can always keep it strong.
The two of us really should always live semi-close to each other always. This past year has been awesome because we actually have. In elementary school she was honestly my best friend. So what if she's like six years older than me. She's super cool, and I'm so blessed to have her in my life. She's been there this year for me to turn to whenever anything went wrong. At the beginning of the year when I just needed to go somewhere where I felt loved while battling some major depression, her house was always open to me. When my parents didn't send my debit card out in time for me to buy books, she was there to help me until I could pay her back. When I needed a photographer for my Homecoming, she volunteered. When I gave a talk in church, she visited my ward to hear it. When I needed a car, she let me borrow it, until she had a need for it. When said car (Wallace) broke down in the middle of the night she had her husband come help me out. When I said I was craving some snack food, she sent me home with some. She's given me uncounted free meals this semester, and I've loved it. When I just needed to unload on someone about EVERYTHING, she stayed in the Jones parking lot with me and listened until practically midnight. Honestly I would not have survived this semester without her around, and I just wish I were as awesome at being there for her as she is for me.
I think the most amazing thing that she has done for me this year is show by her example, what I truly want in my life. I honestly did not think I wanted a family when I first moved to college. I was miserable, because I was afraid that my whole family would all have their own families, and I would be there in the middle of it, getting dirty looks because I would never be willing to settle down and have a family. I didn't want one. Period. End of story. But watching her family, the interactions between her and her husband sealed in the temple, with their amazing children...there was a light that I really wanted to have in my own life. Being able to spend time with my new nephew and really develop a connection with him, it really made me step back and reevaluate my life, and realize that a family, a functional family, is what I want.
She's amazing. She did almost all of these things without realizing how much they really were saving my life. I know that Heavenly Father put us together as siblings because she really throughout my life has been a true life-saver. And the nice thing is that we can pretty much talk about anything now, which is something I've never really been able to do with anyone before. It's nice to know that I have that ability before really diving into a relationship with anyone else.
She goes home tomorrow, and although I know I'll see her in less than two weeks, I can't help but miss her and her family. I've gone much longer without seeing them, but honestly, I'm so grateful for her, and all the things she's done for me, and yeah I'm just grateful to have her for a sister. I can't imagine life without that relationship, and I hope we can always keep it strong.
My Mean Side
There's this post on facebook, with all the comments being something along the lines of ":(" So I'm really tempted to like the status. I won't because that would truly make me an awful person, but I'm tempted to...yeah bad idea.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Did I Really...
rant on Christmas day? Wow, I'm sorry about that, I didn't come on to wish you a Merry Christmas, oh no, I came on and ranted...sorry guys. I just looked back over the dates and realized, and I really do feel guilty about that. So yeah, to make up for it...
Merry two days after Christmas my blog readers!!! Thanks for being awesome!!!
Merry two days after Christmas my blog readers!!! Thanks for being awesome!!!
Last One For Tonight (I Hope)
Okay, remember that rant I had about high school drama...probably not, it wasn't that great of a rant...but yeah, it's only a few posts down, go refresh your memory if you forgot it.
So I figured out why that bothers me, off and on relationships. I'm almost positive that the off and on couple in my life has used the "I love you" phrase. It just bothers me that that phrase can be used and then thrown away and reused on someone else. Giving up on a relationship when things get bad isn't love. Love is working through things when hard times come. "Love is like oxygen, love is a many splendid thing, all you need is love." Love is great, but it also requires a lot of effort, and so it just bothers me when I see people use the "I love you" phrase (yeah that's a dumb way to refer to it) when they don't honestly mean it. It makes me scared about the actual usage of that phrase. Love is something that doesn't die, so I get annoyed when people say that and then aren't willing to work. Saying those three words leads to work on both sides, and so I dunno, be careful about using that phrase. At least be careful around me, it's a serious business.
There are exceptions of course, but I dunno, that was just a continuation of the last rant I guess, and maybe I'm completely off base. Just some ideas.
So I figured out why that bothers me, off and on relationships. I'm almost positive that the off and on couple in my life has used the "I love you" phrase. It just bothers me that that phrase can be used and then thrown away and reused on someone else. Giving up on a relationship when things get bad isn't love. Love is working through things when hard times come. "Love is like oxygen, love is a many splendid thing, all you need is love." Love is great, but it also requires a lot of effort, and so it just bothers me when I see people use the "I love you" phrase (yeah that's a dumb way to refer to it) when they don't honestly mean it. It makes me scared about the actual usage of that phrase. Love is something that doesn't die, so I get annoyed when people say that and then aren't willing to work. Saying those three words leads to work on both sides, and so I dunno, be careful about using that phrase. At least be careful around me, it's a serious business.
There are exceptions of course, but I dunno, that was just a continuation of the last rant I guess, and maybe I'm completely off base. Just some ideas.
Feeling Sappy.
I need to sleep now...I know it's only like 10:15 right now...but I need to sleep, and get over "my ridiculous obsession with love." Just kidding I won't actually sleep that away, but hopefully I won't be writing such sappy things after I have a good sleep. I have a reputation to keep up (says the man who just quoted Moulin Rouge... :D). Seriously though, something funny happens to my brain when I'm tired, and I'll probably regret posting everything I posted tonight. Ah well, it's cool. I've regretted other posts more...I think. We'll find out tomorrow.
Random Post
Mitch, Rachel and I had a conversation about how excited some of us were for marriage, and that conversation started this list going, and heck, I share everything else on this blog, why not?
Reasons I can’t wait for marriage:
• Being loved by someone and having a complete honest relationship where I’m accepted for my past.
• Watching movies together, leaning into each other, physical closeness that I don’t feel comfortable giving out now.
• Having children. Every time I hear a baby cry, or a child laugh, I honestly cannot wait until the day I have my own.
• Supporting a family. I want to do all I can to keep our family above water without you having to work.
• Being able to be with you while wearing pajamas, and not thinking twice about it, because it’s normal.
• Seeing your face and hearing your voice everyday.
• Knowing that we are together forever. For better or for worse, we will always have each other to lean on and to love.
• Holding hands, wherever we go, we’ll hold hands.
• I won’t ever be lonely again. I’ll be able to enjoy family vacations, because I’ll always have you with me, and I won’t have to watch my older siblings being happy while I wait for the day when you and I can finally be together with our families.
• Being part of a team. Learning our strengths and our weaknesses together and working together to turn our weaknesses into strengths.
• Going to church together, and sitting together. Sharing the gospel together.
• Family Home Evening with our own family. Trying to strengthen our family so that we don’t turn out dysfunctional
• Praying with you. Praying for our children, praying for ourselves, praying for our leaders, and our parents and siblings.
• Being able to look you in the eyes and tell you that I love you. Not fearing that that will scare you away, because I’ll know you love me too.
Don't worry, I still plan on serving a mission. I just want to look forward to the part of my life that will last forever. And these are the things I really am looking forward to.
Reasons I can’t wait for marriage:
• Being loved by someone and having a complete honest relationship where I’m accepted for my past.
• Watching movies together, leaning into each other, physical closeness that I don’t feel comfortable giving out now.
• Having children. Every time I hear a baby cry, or a child laugh, I honestly cannot wait until the day I have my own.
• Supporting a family. I want to do all I can to keep our family above water without you having to work.
• Being able to be with you while wearing pajamas, and not thinking twice about it, because it’s normal.
• Seeing your face and hearing your voice everyday.
• Knowing that we are together forever. For better or for worse, we will always have each other to lean on and to love.
• Holding hands, wherever we go, we’ll hold hands.
• I won’t ever be lonely again. I’ll be able to enjoy family vacations, because I’ll always have you with me, and I won’t have to watch my older siblings being happy while I wait for the day when you and I can finally be together with our families.
• Being part of a team. Learning our strengths and our weaknesses together and working together to turn our weaknesses into strengths.
• Going to church together, and sitting together. Sharing the gospel together.
• Family Home Evening with our own family. Trying to strengthen our family so that we don’t turn out dysfunctional
• Praying with you. Praying for our children, praying for ourselves, praying for our leaders, and our parents and siblings.
• Being able to look you in the eyes and tell you that I love you. Not fearing that that will scare you away, because I’ll know you love me too.
Don't worry, I still plan on serving a mission. I just want to look forward to the part of my life that will last forever. And these are the things I really am looking forward to.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Just to Clarify
I didn't befriend just younger people, I've spent some time with my friends that are my age or older, and I loved every minute. Seeing my Bible Study buddies, Emily and Garret for a few hours. Talking Mormon politics with Kayti. Debating our "Twin Powers" with Kali. Being a pain in the rear for Laura. Playing Apples to Apples with Ashley and Mary Caroline, and seeing all the rest of that group...it was a blast, and I realized how much I really miss you guys.
Also I really miss most of my high school friends, it's just the ones who pull me into drama that annoy me. So yeah Ashley if you're reading this, it's not you, or any of the rest of our group...except for well I'm guessing you can guess.
Anyways just wanted to clarify there. I'm happy to see most of my friends again, and I can't wait for more crazy adventures this break.
Also I really miss most of my high school friends, it's just the ones who pull me into drama that annoy me. So yeah Ashley if you're reading this, it's not you, or any of the rest of our group...except for well I'm guessing you can guess.
Anyways just wanted to clarify there. I'm happy to see most of my friends again, and I can't wait for more crazy adventures this break.
Am I An Awful Person?
I hate high school drama. Allow me to rephrase that, I hate high school drama with an all consuming fiery passion that could not be quenched with all the water on this earth. So am I an awful person for not wanting to get involved in it. In high school I loved the gossip, and let me tell you, I still like being an insider on most things, the little things like who likes whom...but seriously I draw a line somewhere, and that somewhere is off-and-on relationships. They're dumb, and I hate them. If you're gonna break up, BREAK UP. Seriously, don't call me and tell me you want to break up again, with the same guy you've called me about at least seven other times. Just end it, and don't talk to me. Don't go back, just so you can call me in a month to tell me that (big surprise) you're breaking up again. Don't expect my sympathy. You had heaps of it the first time. Quite a bit of sympathy the second time. The third time I was just wondering when you would get back together again. The fourth time...it got old. The fifth time I wanted to throw a party because you said it was "over for good." Okay time number six...this is just plain dumb. I'm sorry, but I'm getting really tired of this garbage, and I have no sympathy for you anymore. If you keep going back to the same guy, and then breaking up with him, there's one conclusion I draw, and it's kind of mean.
Second off, this guy is my best friend now, and you expect pity from me? What are you thinking?! Seriously don't throw me in the middle of this. I'm sticking bros before...well yeah never mind, your not that bad...but honestly don't talk about my best friend to me. I don't want to know before he does that you're breaking up with him. That's low, and that makes me feel like an even worse person then not feeling pity for you.
Just an FYI here. If there's one thing I hate worse than off-and-on relationships, it's girls that string guys along. Just because you have some stupid low self-esteem issue that makes you want to have a guy trailing you all the time...you're absolute...yeah if I were a cusser you would know how I truly felt, but I'm sure from that you can assume what I mean. I know that's harsh, and yeah I probably am an awful person for even thinking that, but honestly, don't do that. Don't! It's low.
Yeah, sorry for ranting so much, but I'm just really fed up with this right now. That's what I get for befriending all younger people while I was in high school. Come home from a semester of college where I didn't deal with this, and face it all over again...
Second off, this guy is my best friend now, and you expect pity from me? What are you thinking?! Seriously don't throw me in the middle of this. I'm sticking bros before...well yeah never mind, your not that bad...but honestly don't talk about my best friend to me. I don't want to know before he does that you're breaking up with him. That's low, and that makes me feel like an even worse person then not feeling pity for you.
Just an FYI here. If there's one thing I hate worse than off-and-on relationships, it's girls that string guys along. Just because you have some stupid low self-esteem issue that makes you want to have a guy trailing you all the time...you're absolute...yeah if I were a cusser you would know how I truly felt, but I'm sure from that you can assume what I mean. I know that's harsh, and yeah I probably am an awful person for even thinking that, but honestly, don't do that. Don't! It's low.
Yeah, sorry for ranting so much, but I'm just really fed up with this right now. That's what I get for befriending all younger people while I was in high school. Come home from a semester of college where I didn't deal with this, and face it all over again...
Monday, December 6, 2010
Post 100
That's right readers, this is my 100th post on this blog! I can't believe that some of you have stuck with me and read every single post! Thank you so much, it really means a lot that you consider what I have to say worth your time. I hope that as I continue writing you will still be around as my readers, because honestly, it means a lot. So just wanted to say thank you for reading the 100 posts on this blog, and if you've read more than just this blog, and ventured into my high school years. That's pretty impressive, and I really, REALLY appreciate that! So thank you for reading!
Talents: A Refresher Course.
I'm writing this for my own benefit. I'm sorry about that, I just figured I needed to think about talents again, because being here at college, I've realized just how talented everyone else is. There are so many amazing singer, pianists, writers, missionaries, everything. It's amazing, and I can't help but stand back and watch as these amazing people show what they can do, while I sit in the background, envious of the talent. How did they get so blessed with such amazing gifts? I shouldn't be so jealous, but I am. I wish I had talents like their's...
But my Heavenly Father wouldn't send me here without talents. But He also would not send me here with my talents already developed, where's room for progression there? If it didn't take work, it would be pointless. It's like the parable in Matthew. I know that in that parable a talent is technically a quantity of money, but just stay with me for a second. Every single servant was trusted with a certain amount. So what if they weren't equally distributed, they each had been trusted with something important from their Lord, just as we have. So one of them brought ten back, another brought five back. They were both rewarded because they put forth the effort to show their Lord how important their talents were to them. However, the one who did no work with what his Lord trusted him with, he was punished. Its not because he brought a low quantity of talents back. That didn't matter, it was the fact that he did absolutely nothing with his gift, but bury it. Who does that with a talent trusted to them from God? I certainly hope I don't, but I guess thinking about it, I do.
I've been told all my life that if I would just practice piano, I would actually have a shot at being semi-decent. Apparently I don't have a terrible voice either, but I dunno, I just try to avoid sharing that as well. My writing...I mean I have a blog, but I don't share it much, even though that's a way of magnifying my talents as well. I dunno. I just don't want to be that third servant who buried such an amazing gift, without having gratitude for it. That's the worst thing I feel I could do.
This song here reminds me of talents...just because you don't have the talent you want, doesn't mean you aren't talented. And honestly the talents you get, are the things that you are truly sent here to magnify. Think what this world would be like if we didn't have Handel who magnified the talents his Lord gave him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY_XEJeXbDo&playnext=1&list=PLEBFCCCB375288913&index=25
Enjoy this song.
But my Heavenly Father wouldn't send me here without talents. But He also would not send me here with my talents already developed, where's room for progression there? If it didn't take work, it would be pointless. It's like the parable in Matthew. I know that in that parable a talent is technically a quantity of money, but just stay with me for a second. Every single servant was trusted with a certain amount. So what if they weren't equally distributed, they each had been trusted with something important from their Lord, just as we have. So one of them brought ten back, another brought five back. They were both rewarded because they put forth the effort to show their Lord how important their talents were to them. However, the one who did no work with what his Lord trusted him with, he was punished. Its not because he brought a low quantity of talents back. That didn't matter, it was the fact that he did absolutely nothing with his gift, but bury it. Who does that with a talent trusted to them from God? I certainly hope I don't, but I guess thinking about it, I do.
I've been told all my life that if I would just practice piano, I would actually have a shot at being semi-decent. Apparently I don't have a terrible voice either, but I dunno, I just try to avoid sharing that as well. My writing...I mean I have a blog, but I don't share it much, even though that's a way of magnifying my talents as well. I dunno. I just don't want to be that third servant who buried such an amazing gift, without having gratitude for it. That's the worst thing I feel I could do.
This song here reminds me of talents...just because you don't have the talent you want, doesn't mean you aren't talented. And honestly the talents you get, are the things that you are truly sent here to magnify. Think what this world would be like if we didn't have Handel who magnified the talents his Lord gave him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY_XEJeXbDo&playnext=1&list=PLEBFCCCB375288913&index=25
Enjoy this song.
If You Care.
Every once in a while, I try to slip out 'cool' phrases, so people know that I'm legit...mainly I just sound dumb when I do that though.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Caught in a Funk
What do you do when nothing seems to be going right? You have so many great ideas as to what you want to do, but you're just having an off day, week, month, year (hopefully not the last two), and you don't truly want to do anything. I know, it really sucks being in this situation, and it's hard to know how to get out of it. So how do you do it?
There's always a voice somewhere in your mind whispering that the things you want to do, just aren't possible. That beautiful girl won't notice you, let alone actually be able to love you, so just give up. Being a writer, it's impossible to break into that business, and besides, your ideas are okay, but honestly, no one but you likes them, everyone else is just nice to you, give up already. Your family is a mess, you've all become adults, and none of you is willing to change, so as much as you want a happy celestial family, it's not gonna happen; give up. You honestly can't help other people with what you write, it just won't help. Why haven't you given up already? You're useless, and there isn't a single good thing about you. GIVE UP!
Taking this from a religious point of view first, I'll tell you some of the things that I've used to get myself out of my funks in life. First off, I've been taught all of my life that I have been saved by God for this time to come to earth. My Heavenly Father knew that the world would be in a weak spiritual state, and it would take some of his strongest children to stand up against Satan in this day, when he has so much power over the children of God. This same concept applies to each and every person on this earth right now. God has saved you for this day, because he sees your power, your strength. He knows that you can stand against Satan, and stand on his side in this world that is falling apart.
With that in mind, the other thing I've been taught, is that Satan is the one responsible for placing all the "give up" thoughts in your head. It is up to you how you respond, but Satan is always there waiting for your guard to be let down when you are in a place of change, or pain. Moving to college, for example, was the time that Satan saw his greatest opportunity to hit me. Heck he pretty much had me beat for most of this semester, and it's only now that I'm beginning to apply these things to my life. If God has saved me for this day, then I have the power to say no to being told to give up. I am a child of God, and that gives me the ability to progress. I can be a writer. I can have love and happiness in my life. And I can strengthen my family. I will not give up on writing to help others. It's up to my readers whether or not you decide that what I say is applicable to you or not. I'm just doing the best I can, and hoping and praying that it will help.
Heck, I personally believe that Satan targets those with the greatest potential, more than others, so if you feel like you should just give up. DON'T!!! If Satan is working that hard on you, then it's because he too knows your potential to do good, and wants to stop it. You could be the next great actor or actress, who could influence the world for good. You could go into medicine and help discover the cure for cancer, or any other terrible disease. You could write a novel that might change one person's life (and even changing one person's life for the better is proof that staying on the path of hard work is always worth it). You could do any number of things that Satan just doesn't want to happen. So why are you giving up. You have the ability to change the world. Go out there and make something happen.
Now, I'll try and approach this a different way. What does giving up actually do for you. Sure it's easy, but think about your heroes in life. Were their lives honestly easy? I bet they weren't. Don't you strive to be like these heroes? Then become like them, don't give up. They probably didn't either, even though the world was most likely screaming against them that their dreams were not possible.
And now a song for inspiration. Katy Perry's "Firework," if you haven't heard it, find some way to listen to it. It really, honestly has been something I've listened to on my bad days, and it surprisingly does motivate me to go out and be that firework. I told you earlier that music really influences me. It does, and this song is among my favorites, because despite everything Katy Perry may or may not be, this song pushes me forward to follow my dreams and be that firework that can change the world. So can you, so go out there and don't give up. Become the person you feel like you should be.
There's always a voice somewhere in your mind whispering that the things you want to do, just aren't possible. That beautiful girl won't notice you, let alone actually be able to love you, so just give up. Being a writer, it's impossible to break into that business, and besides, your ideas are okay, but honestly, no one but you likes them, everyone else is just nice to you, give up already. Your family is a mess, you've all become adults, and none of you is willing to change, so as much as you want a happy celestial family, it's not gonna happen; give up. You honestly can't help other people with what you write, it just won't help. Why haven't you given up already? You're useless, and there isn't a single good thing about you. GIVE UP!
Taking this from a religious point of view first, I'll tell you some of the things that I've used to get myself out of my funks in life. First off, I've been taught all of my life that I have been saved by God for this time to come to earth. My Heavenly Father knew that the world would be in a weak spiritual state, and it would take some of his strongest children to stand up against Satan in this day, when he has so much power over the children of God. This same concept applies to each and every person on this earth right now. God has saved you for this day, because he sees your power, your strength. He knows that you can stand against Satan, and stand on his side in this world that is falling apart.
With that in mind, the other thing I've been taught, is that Satan is the one responsible for placing all the "give up" thoughts in your head. It is up to you how you respond, but Satan is always there waiting for your guard to be let down when you are in a place of change, or pain. Moving to college, for example, was the time that Satan saw his greatest opportunity to hit me. Heck he pretty much had me beat for most of this semester, and it's only now that I'm beginning to apply these things to my life. If God has saved me for this day, then I have the power to say no to being told to give up. I am a child of God, and that gives me the ability to progress. I can be a writer. I can have love and happiness in my life. And I can strengthen my family. I will not give up on writing to help others. It's up to my readers whether or not you decide that what I say is applicable to you or not. I'm just doing the best I can, and hoping and praying that it will help.
Heck, I personally believe that Satan targets those with the greatest potential, more than others, so if you feel like you should just give up. DON'T!!! If Satan is working that hard on you, then it's because he too knows your potential to do good, and wants to stop it. You could be the next great actor or actress, who could influence the world for good. You could go into medicine and help discover the cure for cancer, or any other terrible disease. You could write a novel that might change one person's life (and even changing one person's life for the better is proof that staying on the path of hard work is always worth it). You could do any number of things that Satan just doesn't want to happen. So why are you giving up. You have the ability to change the world. Go out there and make something happen.
Now, I'll try and approach this a different way. What does giving up actually do for you. Sure it's easy, but think about your heroes in life. Were their lives honestly easy? I bet they weren't. Don't you strive to be like these heroes? Then become like them, don't give up. They probably didn't either, even though the world was most likely screaming against them that their dreams were not possible.
And now a song for inspiration. Katy Perry's "Firework," if you haven't heard it, find some way to listen to it. It really, honestly has been something I've listened to on my bad days, and it surprisingly does motivate me to go out and be that firework. I told you earlier that music really influences me. It does, and this song is among my favorites, because despite everything Katy Perry may or may not be, this song pushes me forward to follow my dreams and be that firework that can change the world. So can you, so go out there and don't give up. Become the person you feel like you should be.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Surprise!!
Yeah, so remember that roommate who I said I didn't want to come...he's home. But he SWEPT the kitchen floor. Like legit, he helped on cleaning day!! Truly amazing, and now I'm feeling guilty for doubting, but yeah. The two roommates who I wasn't actually expecting to help are the ones who have today...what is going on?
Yeah I know, crazy times, but yeah I honestly can't believe what's going on here. It's pretty amazing!
Yeah I know, crazy times, but yeah I honestly can't believe what's going on here. It's pretty amazing!
It's Like a Holiday...sort of.
CLEANING DAY!!!!
I actually, honestly love cleaning...for a certain amount of time. There's just something nice about doing some work and actually seeing the immediate results. I LOVE it. I know "your generation is so obsessed with instant results," but seriously is that a bad thing. I mean hard work with results that aren't immediate, but are awesome. I love doing that too, but the real hard work where there are results. I can't help but prefer that, because you can actually see that what you are doing is worth it.
That's why I love cleaning. You start with this mess, and you move a couple of things. You can tell that a little has changed, there's still a lot left, but hey you can already see results. Then you really just let yourself go, and you see all these awesome results. The stove doesn't have grossness caked on. The bathroom floor...never mind you don't want to know about the bathroom floor (I'm trying to remember my new audience). My bed is made, my pictures are all hung up, and sticking well. My stuff is where I can find it. Dishes are done. Everything looks pretty good. I mean I still have another bathroom floor to mop...and a kitchen to mop, but I dunno. I love cleaning day.
Everyone kind of makes fun of me when they hear how excited I am to just sit down and clean my apartment, but honestly, I love it so much. As long as it stays clean, that is. At least for a day or two. Please roommate (you know which one you are). Just don't come home tonight, I've been working, and I really want to see it stay nice...just for tonight. I really like having a clean environment, just sayin'.
Ah well, there's still work to be done before institute, so I guess I better go.
I actually, honestly love cleaning...for a certain amount of time. There's just something nice about doing some work and actually seeing the immediate results. I LOVE it. I know "your generation is so obsessed with instant results," but seriously is that a bad thing. I mean hard work with results that aren't immediate, but are awesome. I love doing that too, but the real hard work where there are results. I can't help but prefer that, because you can actually see that what you are doing is worth it.
That's why I love cleaning. You start with this mess, and you move a couple of things. You can tell that a little has changed, there's still a lot left, but hey you can already see results. Then you really just let yourself go, and you see all these awesome results. The stove doesn't have grossness caked on. The bathroom floor...never mind you don't want to know about the bathroom floor (I'm trying to remember my new audience). My bed is made, my pictures are all hung up, and sticking well. My stuff is where I can find it. Dishes are done. Everything looks pretty good. I mean I still have another bathroom floor to mop...and a kitchen to mop, but I dunno. I love cleaning day.
Everyone kind of makes fun of me when they hear how excited I am to just sit down and clean my apartment, but honestly, I love it so much. As long as it stays clean, that is. At least for a day or two. Please roommate (you know which one you are). Just don't come home tonight, I've been working, and I really want to see it stay nice...just for tonight. I really like having a clean environment, just sayin'.
Ah well, there's still work to be done before institute, so I guess I better go.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Shenanigans with Sarah
So aside from my complaints about facebook, Sarah and I have been kind of just hanging out in her apartment for about...I dunno, possibly an hour. Yeah it's been fun. Music parties are the BEST!! For serious, we've gone from Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Colors (favorite band EVER, just a BTW there), All-American Rejects, and Miley Cyrus. College partying. So much better than ever expected. The best of course is cranking "Party in the USA." You just can't get much better than that. Surprised that no one has come in to tell us to turn it off yet. Whatevs.
FACEBOOK!!!
So I'm sitting here with my pal Sarah, and we're both on facebook. Guess what, facebook is being dumb. I know, big surprise. But seriously, it's telling me I have three notifications and when I click on them, I can't see any of the comments that I apparently have on my status...WHAT IS THIS????
And then we're debating over La's status, because on my newsfeed he definitely has a new status, but she checked for it, and it's just not there on her facebook...again I ask...WHAT IS THIS????
However I have now seen after the comment and I quote: "YAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D"...yeah I had to log out and sign back in...was it worth it? I guess so, yeah.
And then we're debating over La's status, because on my newsfeed he definitely has a new status, but she checked for it, and it's just not there on her facebook...again I ask...WHAT IS THIS????
However I have now seen after the comment and I quote: "YAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D"...yeah I had to log out and sign back in...was it worth it? I guess so, yeah.
DECEMBER!!!
That's right folks, it is now officially the month of December. I love this time of year, especially here at school. There's snow here, lot's of snow, and it's BEAUTIFUL outside. Every time I walk outside, I just can't help but stare around at all the snow, there's so much!! I mean snow does have it's drawbacks, but I still love it, but seriously, the whole scraping windows and shoveling snow. I don't even know how to do that!! Although I don't have a house or a car, so I don't have to worry about that.
You know what December also means? It means that November is over. Yeah I know, that's a shocker right there. But seriously it means that all the stress of writing so much in a month is over. I didn't actually finish my book. I finished 50,000 words, which is approximately, you know, the first part of my book...but yeah not anywhere near where this book was meant to end. But I'm so stinking excited to keep it going, because honestly so much unexpected happened, and so much has changed since the last time I wrote it! Holy cow, I love what some of my characters have become. Celeste, Ben, and Sam. I love them. Well not really Celeste, but I love where she went. I'm really excited for Kratos to show up, more Jeffrey, Iolana, and Zak time. Ivan could be fun, and Roxanne and Chrono...I dunno about them. There's still so much that can happen in the next part of the book. That's so exciting to think of where these characters will go. And Zelos and Jessica. I LOVE them. I need to go back and revise it, developing their relationship some more so that the ending of part one doesn't seem so sudden, but I still love it so much!
Another fun thing about December, I feel totally at home in Jones now. Like I have legit friends who aren't just, to quote Katy Perry, "fair-weather friends." These people are legit, and I love them. So yeah I finally really feel at home here, and it's awesome. Shame it took about a semester to really get this comfortable, but seriously I love it here. And best part is...LUMBERJACK PARTY ON FRIDAY!!!! Yeah I'm stoked!!!!
Of course the best part of December is, of course, the Christmas spirit. I just love everything about Christmas. Jones Hall readers, seriously we should do a secret Santa, but you know with the people we actually know...otherwise it would be awkward...but how do you work that out? Got any ideas?
Yeah Hooray for December!!!
You know what December also means? It means that November is over. Yeah I know, that's a shocker right there. But seriously it means that all the stress of writing so much in a month is over. I didn't actually finish my book. I finished 50,000 words, which is approximately, you know, the first part of my book...but yeah not anywhere near where this book was meant to end. But I'm so stinking excited to keep it going, because honestly so much unexpected happened, and so much has changed since the last time I wrote it! Holy cow, I love what some of my characters have become. Celeste, Ben, and Sam. I love them. Well not really Celeste, but I love where she went. I'm really excited for Kratos to show up, more Jeffrey, Iolana, and Zak time. Ivan could be fun, and Roxanne and Chrono...I dunno about them. There's still so much that can happen in the next part of the book. That's so exciting to think of where these characters will go. And Zelos and Jessica. I LOVE them. I need to go back and revise it, developing their relationship some more so that the ending of part one doesn't seem so sudden, but I still love it so much!
Another fun thing about December, I feel totally at home in Jones now. Like I have legit friends who aren't just, to quote Katy Perry, "fair-weather friends." These people are legit, and I love them. So yeah I finally really feel at home here, and it's awesome. Shame it took about a semester to really get this comfortable, but seriously I love it here. And best part is...LUMBERJACK PARTY ON FRIDAY!!!! Yeah I'm stoked!!!!
Of course the best part of December is, of course, the Christmas spirit. I just love everything about Christmas. Jones Hall readers, seriously we should do a secret Santa, but you know with the people we actually know...otherwise it would be awkward...but how do you work that out? Got any ideas?
Yeah Hooray for December!!!
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