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Friday, November 8, 2013

C2 Cuties




KJay & KJoe
Serious Pictures? We never take them.
             
                
               Jump!

"Roommates won't let you procrastinate homework...alone." 



Snow creamies make us go crazy!
Korryn's thinking about Blake.


















"The uglier the Snapchat -- the tighter the friendships."


Dying hair is a C2 event. 
We made Joker -- out of paint strips.

"Make Today Ridiculously Amazing!"


Elder Bednar came to visit! 
Our imagination at work.

"Remember to Smile." 

Family day jitters!
Korryn met gravity tonight.


We are the champions! 
Dying Hair ~ Roommate Style

Miracles Exist


Sally -- Karlie's beloved destroyed car. 

Miracles Exist

November 1st, 2013 -- Karlie's high school friend Katie came up this weekend to have the "Ephraim Experience." They went off to the Manti temple to do some baptisms for the dead and I sadly couldn't join them because my temple recommend had expired that day. While Karlie and Katie were off in Manti Jordyn, Korryn, Kalisha, and I stayed at the apartment doing homework, watching tv, or listening to music. 

A little after 9 o'clock, we wanted to go to Sugar Plum Cottage for a little treat and kinda of a tradition we like keep. We convinced Korryn to step away from her science homework and join us for a late night snack because a break of homework is ALWAYS healthy. Eventually she agreed with our logic and we were off to Spring City! 

Sugar Plum Cottage Background: 
Sugar Plum Cottage is a snow creamy shack that is built into a family's house. They have twenty plus flavors to chose from and two ways to eat it: whipped or parfait. The parfait is my favorite, they do layers of snow ice, ice cream, and more snow ice, and then some whip cream. Whatever size of cup you get, expect it to go over the lid guaranteed. Sugar Plum Cottage is located in Spring City which is about seven to ten minutes away from our apartment.

Karlie volunteered to drive us to our adventure. We made it out of the town lights and we had a frightening experiencing. We were riding in the car just laughing and having a good time until Karlie braked suddenly because a doe was standing in front of us. We all screamed! Luckily the doe ran off fast so we were able to keep on driving but on a lower speed. We all started to keep an eye out for the roads. 

Out of nowhere stood a bull elk with point close to 5 by 5 in the middle of our lane. Screaming, Karlie slammed on her brakes and we thankful stopped a few feet away from the elk that remained in our lane. The elk finally decided to run out of the road. As we all sighed a breath of relief suddenly a giant thud rattled our car. Flash of darkness came across my eyes and suddenly I started to feel some cold and sharp things along my lower back. The back window had shattered and covered Kalisha, Korryn, and mine backs. 

Long story short: 
Because we had stopped for the elk a school bus that was following too close to us rear ended us going about 50 miles per hour. We were brought to the hospital in Mt. Pleasant by ambulance. We all got x-rays, neck braces, and some medicine to take home for our muscle spasms and pain that was to follow once adrenaline wore off. I was the last one out of the hospital because I was in the worse place possible. I was sitting the middle seat in the back which meant I didn't have a full seat belt to hold my body still. 

Karlie and her parents went back a few days after the accident to check out the damage in actual light and to see how we all walked away with just whiplash. They all agree that it is certainly a miracle that we weren't serious hurt and that we were alive. The bus crushed the trunk up completely but the damage stopped inches away from the backseats. Karlie says the gab between the damage and our seats is big enough for a hand. We were personally protected by a hand of only two people who had that power to do so... Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. 

 It was a miracle that we survived, that we weren't seriously injured. It was a miracle. It is proof that miracles exist -- minor or major. This has also brought to my mind that not only does miracles exist but we never know what is ahead for us. 

Miracles exist & God is always watching over us. 


Monday, August 26, 2013

Becoming an Ephraimite


Snow College
is the place to be! 

West Jordan City girl placed in Ephraim with five strangers sharing one kitchen, spying on every boy that walks pass, and causing trouble with every step. But what do you expect? There is a Walmart, a bowling alley, and two movie theaters. We have to something for fun. 

Ephraim has been great! I have met a lot of different people and slowly their names are sticking. The campus is small enough and I live close enough that I've been walking a lot and it lets you meet a lot of new people. Meeting new people is an interesting thing and it contains the same three questions: What's your name? Where are you from? Are you a freshman or Sophomore?  

Classes are nothing like expected yet they are. I like to think I have a pretty good schedule because I have time to do my homework in between my classes which leaves me with a small amount of homework to do once home ( at least for now.) For one of my classes I am spending 20 hours in an elementary school helping out a teacher and I am thrilled! For another I will be having to do a lot of group papers and presentations so I will be grinning and bearing it. I do recommend taking a work-out class because it is a great stress reliever and it keeps you in shape. 

I have the strangest roommates: Korryn, Kambree, Karlie, Kalisha, and Jordyn. They are five crazy girls with unique quirks that make our apartment awesome. We have decorated our living room with paint strips in a long line and then some firework/star/flower shapes through the other walls to carry on the color. PLUS we have a hammock on our patio. The six of us are pretty chill; we can sit in a room or in a crowd of people and be content just sitting in silence. I think we'll get along fine. 

There is still a lot to experience and a lot to learn but like Seth Godin says, "If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try." 

Karlie, Korryn, & Jordyn taping a rainbow.
Korryn & Bean Bag. They are a cute couple. 

Jordyn and I (: 
Keebler House. Their cookies are divine.

Monday, July 15, 2013

The Silliest of Siblings



"Sibling are the people we practice on, 
the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation
and kindness and caring, quite often the hard way."



Logan.
[AKA: Loggie, Log, Bud, Punk] 
     Logan is my little brother, don't let his 6' statue fool you, and I can't believe how much he has grown in a blink of an eye. I remember the days I attended "The Big Sister" classes leading up to his birth and how happy I was to have a baby brother to play with and take care of. The time Logan was upset that he wasn't getting hand-me-downs so my mom dressed him up in some of mine. All the Halloween nights we spent trick or treating together through the neighborhood. All the vacations we took as a family. The proud night I watch  Logan receive his Eagle. The tickling fights that included the whole family. 

He continues to amaze me with bubbling personality, his devotion to earning more Merritt Badges, and the strong testimony he is building. It's hard to believe my baby brother is growing up, growing up to a young man who is hopefully serve a mission for the Lord. 

Logan is a great pain-in-the-butt, hilarious brother & I can't wait to see what he's great things he'll accomplish.



Jordan.
[AKA Jojo Bean, Josephine, Baby]
      Jordan is my little sister who was born to be the cute kind of trouble, don't let her innocent smile fool you, and it's hard to believe that we were bless with this surprise nearly eleven years ago. I remember the day Jordan was born, she was tiny and I was anxious to be "mom's helper" again. The times Jordan fell asleep in my arms and I have to mark it on the calendar. All the returns of old hand-me-downs. The times we sang and danced around the front yard. All the dessert trips searching for arrow heads. All the nights that I woke up from kicking feet. 

She continues to surprise me with her many hair styling tricks, doing flips through the yard, & her ability to accept change. It's hard to believe that this little baby is gaining her own voice and is growing up to be a beautiful young lady. Recently she told me, she isn't happy for the day after her birthday because I'll be moving out. It's hard to think she'll be growing so much while I'm gone at school.

Jordan is a great mini-me, crazy sister & I can't wait to see what adventures she'll conquer. 



Fur Hats? We rock them.
We look FAB.










Logan claims to have muscles.

Jordan loves her mustaches.
















Thursday, June 13, 2013

Senior Status


It's official! I'm a college freshman!

Many years of reading, writing, and mastering the art of late night studying has lead to first milestone of my life. High school graduation. It was amazing to see seven hundred and twenty-five fello students complete tweleve to thirteen years of schooling.
With many friends leaving on missions and going to school in the fall, it was sad to aknowledge that that might be the last time we each other in one setting. Despite the bittersweet emotions, the thrill of leaving high school and moving on to higher mountains to climb could not be contained.


Graduated as a Grizzly.

Freshman as a Badger.
 

 
In August I will be starting my new adventure in education. I will be attending Snow College to complete my associate degree. It's an adventure that I'm anxietiously ready to experience.
Snow College will be a great college that will prepare me for the college life, the classes are smaller than my high school classes and you get great attention from the teachers. I'm very excited!
 
It's official!! I'm a college freshman!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Best of Friends


                                                                                                                                                                         
My friends: Hunter, Tori, Aaron, and Kenna.
   High school is viewed in both positive and negative ways; generally on how smooth that student's current life is going. Friendships build and destroy while some friendship blossom and continue to bloom for many years. Anyway high school is viewed, it impacts the student.
I am no different.
 
   Sophomore year was a challenging year; I had no club or group I belong in, I refrained from expressing myself, I had my first break-up, and it seemed like a new world I was thrown into. One class, 2nd period every A day, I had Mixed Choir which was fun not only because I had the chance to continue improving my singing abilities but because that is where I met and really connected with two of my best friends: Tori and Hunter.
   Hunter attended my middle school and besides seventh grade English class I don't remember much of him. Hunter is my buddy, no matter what I'm feeling or what is happening around us he always looks out for me. He is always encouraging others to be their best and always smiling causing it hard to even frown or be mad at the wonderful boy. Tori attended the other middle school that fed into my high school and she participated in that school's choir and enjoyed singing as much as me.  Tori is the mom of our group; she is always willing to sacrifice for others and remind them how much they are loved. She is a fabulous listener and I can always trust her with whatever I'm saying. Even though we really didn't talk much during that year, I'm grateful that they were in that choir with me unknowingly building my confidence.
   Junior year was a fabulous year; I made Madrigals, I reconnected with friend Kenna, I went to Prom, and it seemed like this new world wasn't as scary as it appeared to be. This was the year that some of my friendships built while some fell; my friendship with Tori, Hunter, and Kenna blossomed beautifully into something I learned to treasure. I also this spaztastic person who can constantly crack me into a smile, Aaron.
   Kenna attended the same middle school of Hunter and I and we actually became great friends throughout those years. There were years we didn't talk often because of class schedules we always remained friends. Kenna is a nut ball, she is always acting crazy and making people laugh, she is always one to lighten the mood. She is so much like me that our conversations can shift to anything and we understand each other's logic perfectly.  During that Junior year our friendship really took flight and I discovered a friend that no matterwhat I was or she was going through, even if we didn't talk all the time. I had met a friend for life. Throughout the year my friendship with Hunter, Tori, and Aaron all took flight as we soared together creating crazy memories.
   Senior year has been a changing year; I made Madrigals, I worked throughout the school year, I discovered who my friends are, and it seemed like years had passed in the matter of months and I was soon being tossed into the world. This year was dedicated to changing because it seemed my life was always changing and flipping me around to see what it had to offer. Despite the difficulties of my friendships, life, and status changing four things remained solid along with my family; Hunter, Tori, Aaron, and Kenna.
    Aaron is my spaztastic that can be a totally insane and completely aware of others feelings. Getting to know this boy and the random topics we talk about, it makes me cherish the friendships I have with guys and less drama that carries into your lives knowing them.
 
"Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget."
 
These past few years have been great, the memories and the stories we share will always strength the bond between us.
Thank you.


Monday, April 29, 2013

Food for Thought

Hei Hei!

I had this brillant thought of starting a blog that can hold all my special events, rambles on college life, crushes on boys, and what else comes through my life without blowing up your Facebook feed while I'm begining a new chapter of my life.

Here's some recent events, in case you haven't heard:

  • I'm moving on August 17th to Snow College.
  • I'm graduating June 4th from Copper Hills High School.
  • I'm a waitress at Desert Star Playhouse in Murray, Utah.
  • I'm currently a Brunette.
  • I'm dating a pretty awesome guy.
  • I went to Disneyland over my birthday with my choir.
  • I'm now 18!!
  • I'm now attending Relief Society.
  • And I'm looking forward to this summer of fun!

Well, that's a re-cap on my life! I'll keep posting(: