super unnatural

I'll be honest.
I have no consistency anymore.

All I want to do with free time is either:
1. Watch Reality TV on Food Network
or
2. Sleep

But. I have some good news.
Actually, I have a lot.

- My goofy brother is home from his mission. It's like he never even left. He's still Hilary Duff's biggest fan, enjoys chick-flicks with as much gusto as I, and is still the same peacemaker brother that I love.

- Kelsey just got hired at Menchie's. Which makes me life 10 times brighter. She's just a doll, and I'm ridiculously excited.

- I turn 19 in 43 days. But I leave the country in 44. How fantastic is that? So fantastic. Don't be surprised when I never shut up about it.

- I decided that I want to be involved in traveling. Just so I can travel. For cheap. Or for free. That would be so great.

But hey. Here are some pictures.

If that first picture doesn't make you squirm...

I worry for you.

Oh hey.

I'm still somewhat alive.

I just took a "soul searching break" as I would categorize it.

Don't worry, you don't need to write my obituary yet

(speaking of, they are not the funnest things to read).

PAST

In my soul searching journey, I discovered many things about life. 

Particularly my life. Obviously.

But I thought I'd share some of them.

Ten to be specific.

Or just put them down on record somewhere, so I don't forget.

1. Satan freaking hates me (oh, and he hates you too).

2. Jesus Christ loves me (oh, and yes, he loves you too).

3. Family relationships are second to my relationship with Christ,

and they always should be.

4. Friendships &relationships (or lack thereof) 

are third to my relationship with Christ.

5. Music has a tendency to calm my heart, and always will.

6. I'm nervous/scared/terrified of my future. Because of Satan.

7. Scriptures also have a tendency to calm me.
Weird right? Psych. Not even.

8. Sometimes I just need a big bear hug. Usually on a daily basis.

9. Kitten pictures never fail to make me smile, giggle, smirk,
or all of the above.

10. On rare occasion, it's okay to wear PJ's all the time, and not shower for days

That was learned in the past, and is now applied in the present.

PRESENT

Currently working here:

(and yes that is me)

Currently learning here:

Currently coaching this:

Currently counting down the homecoming of this guy:

(17 days!)

Currently writing this funny fellow:

Currently anticipating this:

Currently enjoying this

 on a daily basis:

Oh, and this:

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Yes I am a child, and I love it.

A recommendation of good literature

Well. This is where I've been the past 3 weeks.
ALAGAESIA.
If you haven't read the series, you wouldn't understand.
This series has been my Harry Potter (if you will),
since I was 11 years old.
I recommend these books to anyone who seeks adventure.
But be warned. If you have a queasy stomach..
They are extremely gory. EXTREMELY.
But absolutely mind blowing.

Currently rereading the third book, ^ Brisingr,
It's my excuse to not doing anything important. Like homework.
Or things not so important. Like blogging.
I yet to have read the final book of the series.
And it's been out for almost a month!!

Holy smokes, I can't even comprehend what's going to happen.

Baby Brooke

Part 3 of 7.
I give you the beautiful Brooke Ashley,
without whom, I would probably crumble to pieces.

The adventures of Brookie & Stace

 started at the toddler age.

She came to all my birthday parties,

and I to hers.

I taught her to cartwheel,

she taught me how to tie my shoes.

We wrote love notes to boys.

We rode scooters in the church parking lot.

We pulled pranks on everyone and their dog, 

and continue to on a regular basis.

We carpool to college.

We have matching pants 

(which are much more flattering on her tiny bum).

We watch reality TV together.

We chit chat about handsome men in our singles ward...

We bet on asking out men in our singles ward...

and we tease each other about men in our singles ward.

She's strong as a rock.

Sweet as sugar,

busier than a bee,

and knows how to live.

We joke. 

We laugh.

We cry.

We play.

We help each other through hard times,

which always strengthens our friendship.

No doubt in my mind,

I would go through any heart breaking situation

for my best friend Brooke.

Ashley, Asher or Ash

Here she is, Ashley Anderson.
Number two of this 7 Part series.

I'd like to officially state,

that if it were not for Jan Hawkes Spirit Team class,

I would not have met this classy woman.

We sat across from each other, 

and shared our messy chalk.

We swoon over handsome "toe heads",

and drool over sexy "knee caps".

We share the same taste in music,

and talk about it often.

We become giddy from the simple mention of:

"pride & prejudice"

"Mr. Darcy" &

"Mr. Bingley" 

(not as handsome as Mr. Darcy, of course)

I laugh at her awkward, but cute, innocence.

And she squirms at my horrible manners.

We joke.

We laugh.

We cry.

We play.

We look forward to the day

that she meets my brother.

And they date,

and hopefully (as we've planned),

they'll fall in love.

And we will be SISTERS IN LAW!!

Basically I'd rather be best friends with Ashley,

than have Mr. Darcy as my loving husband.

"Whaaat??" "Really???"

Don't believe me? 

Get to know Ash.

I dare you to question me again.

Kate Renee

This may seem creepy, but anyone who doesn't know this girl needs to.

So here she is.

Kate Renee. Only one of my 7 best friends/allies/buds.

How you might ask, was I introduced to such a gem of a gal?

Pre-school. I punched the girl who was rude to her.

Auto-matic friendship? Obviously.

Since the age of 3, we have been peas in a pod.

I ate Cheetos from her couch cushions,

She convinced me to play with mama's make-up.

I ditched her almost every weekend,

or made her the 3rd wheel.

But she forgave me.

She shoved a cupcake in my face, 

and mocked my large ears.

But I forgave her.

We share music, which is probably illegal.

We make forts and have sleepovers.

We talk in stupid voices.

We make treats,

and try to exercise.

We joke.

We laugh.

We cry.

We play.

We're moving out next year,

with the other sister wives.

Roommates! 

(Notice how "we" doesn't seem like a real word,

because of the over usage.)

Moral of the story?

I'd rather be best friends with Kate,

than date Ryan Gosling.

WOW. 

That's some serious friendship right thur.

Happy Half Birthday to Me.

In six months from today, this girl will be 19.

Not very exciting.

So, to help me through the sorrow,

I bought a music album

That comforts me quite a bit.

"Every bridge that you keep on burning,

every leaf that you keep on turning, 

every road that you find uncertain,

I'll pray for you now.

Baby that you'll figure it out.

Every hope and dream that's dying,

every time that i see you crying,

every step that you keep on climbing,

I'll pray for you now.

Baby that you'll figure it out.

As you keep chasing the light."

Album: Young Love

Artist: Mat Kearny

Song: Chasing the Light

I highly recommend this.

Especially if you like your male singers to have a sexy baritone voice.

Mmmmm. So good.