Allllllriiiiiiight. I know it's been far too long and you are all wondering what's going on in my life, so here it is! Nothing really new is happening, I'm doing far better this semester then last and I've also been having SO much more fun these days! My best friend since forever decided to join me in the land of college life, and we have wayyy too much fun together. Lots of adventures, lots of tears and for some reason lots of movies... I can not wait for summer when I can do all those without thinking about my next test in BIO 100. Speaking of school, there is only three weeks left of class and then finals! Like where did the entire year go? To think I was just in high school, now I'm all grown up and doing my own taxes (which is way awesome btw because I'm about to get so much money back HOLLA!) I absolutely am loving my Book of Mormon, Strengthening Marriage and Families, Human Development, and Writing 150 classes... It's just biology that's killing me.
Aaaaanyways, who want's to talk about school? What really brought me here today was this weird thing that happened this morning. So last night my friends and I were hanging out (faaaaar too late, might I add), so I woke up real late too. The sun woke me up, since Carla and I have an East facing window, and I looked outside and thought to myself, "Why are you sleeping right now?!" It's WAY too beautiful outside to be inside. Then I got all summer sick, and allll I. Want. Is. Summer. For those who don't know, I'm moving home for the summer to save money and live with my sis one more time before she starts her career at school as Miss. Hamblin. I started thinking about all of my memories of days like these and they are alllll at home. I started thinking about Candace, Krystal, Allison, Georgia, Josh, Matt, Amy, Mary, Zach, Bubba, Clayton and all the other wardies who seriously make up all the memories of my childhood. I thought about the fence between the Parkers house and ours and how, because it had fallen over, was seriously the go-to shortcut for all things night games! I started thinking about how Sister Clement or Sister Harward would drop us off at Seven Peaks literally EVERY day of the summer and how we basically owned that place. I thought about steal the flag in the Greenwoods new huge back yard, and how Candace and I used to eat ham and cheese sandwiches with the mayo and mustard mixed together. I thought about the Kenny Chesney posters Katie had in her room and listening to 101.5 The Eagle every day with her and Krystal. I thought about how the Harwards shed was really all food and there was always the BEST stuff in there, including my personal favorite, bagel bites! I remembered climbing into Allison's boat with the cover still on and playing in there even though it was probably 120 degrees. I thought about how Matt and Mary used to come over every Sunday to give our family some of their dads famous chocolate chip cookies, and them staying way longer talking to me and getting in trouble every time! I thought about night games every night, and Bubba and Isaac rollin' up to my door everyday without fail to make quesadillas and orange julius'. I thought about the time it rained and we were playing in the mud in the field and it getting cold that we all (like seriously 18 of us) came and got in my hot tub (4 man hot tub) in our clothes! I thought about my one and only club soccer team and playing soccer all the time. I even started thinking about Mom and how much fun the few summer memories I have with her were. Well, geez, now y'all are gonna make me cry! The point I'm trying to make is, there is seriously no place like home. I mean after this summer that little house on Falcon Way will never be my house again, but it will always be home and the memories I have there are things I wouldn't trade for the world!
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Friday, January 9, 2015
New Year, New Me!
Okay, everyone I have a proposition. This year we will be less judgmental and happier for other people! Could you imagine what a world we would live in if people could just be happy for others accomplishments? I know that sounds super cliché, BUT it's so true! I attend a university where almost everyone is a master/genius in their respective talents/activities. I spent a good portion of my first half of freshman year comparing myself to these incredibly talented people when (in retrospect) I should have been happy for these people and should have felt blessed to be amongst them. I've learned to appreciate others interests on such a deeper level than I ever had before.
People's dislike for other's interests is filling the world with negativity and hurt feelings. It's all over the internet, social media and in everyday conversation and the lack of understanding and appreciation for those talents and interests is causing major contention.
Let's look at a boy who (off the tope of my head) is an amazing artist. In his high school, painting and drawing isn't a cool thing to do (as a guy). He creates these beautiful pieces and is highly respected amongst his artistic community, but is made fun of by fellow classmates.
All that runs through my head when that happens is, "Let's see you try and do what he does!" The same goes for those who call football stars "dumb meatheads" or actors "drama freaks" or whatever! Everyone has something that they're good at, and no "thing" is more important or more difficult than another. Yes there are some things that world sees as more important, and that's why doctors are paid so much. But every "thing" is important to almost all of us.
For example, you may think cheerleaders are stupid and are only there to look pretty (which they always do look very pretty.) But let's think about the core of cheerleading. It's exercise and having control over your body. Which in fact you do need to do to stay healthy. Now let us look at computer or techie kids. Let's be real, if you aren't using a computer by now you will soon. Technology is becoming so important in our world and the fact that these people are making it easier, better and more entertaining is only benefiting our lives.
Don't get me wrong, I am by no means perfect in the area of love, compassion or non-judgemental-ness. BUT what I have become perfect in is my efforts to TRY and see the good in all fields and in all people.
There's no need to judge or compare. Be happy for others accomplishments and talents. Be a little selfish and feel happy for yourself sometimes! And always always recognize the blessings in your life. There are more there than you think!
Love you guys!
People's dislike for other's interests is filling the world with negativity and hurt feelings. It's all over the internet, social media and in everyday conversation and the lack of understanding and appreciation for those talents and interests is causing major contention.
Let's look at a boy who (off the tope of my head) is an amazing artist. In his high school, painting and drawing isn't a cool thing to do (as a guy). He creates these beautiful pieces and is highly respected amongst his artistic community, but is made fun of by fellow classmates.
All that runs through my head when that happens is, "Let's see you try and do what he does!" The same goes for those who call football stars "dumb meatheads" or actors "drama freaks" or whatever! Everyone has something that they're good at, and no "thing" is more important or more difficult than another. Yes there are some things that world sees as more important, and that's why doctors are paid so much. But every "thing" is important to almost all of us.
For example, you may think cheerleaders are stupid and are only there to look pretty (which they always do look very pretty.) But let's think about the core of cheerleading. It's exercise and having control over your body. Which in fact you do need to do to stay healthy. Now let us look at computer or techie kids. Let's be real, if you aren't using a computer by now you will soon. Technology is becoming so important in our world and the fact that these people are making it easier, better and more entertaining is only benefiting our lives.
Don't get me wrong, I am by no means perfect in the area of love, compassion or non-judgemental-ness. BUT what I have become perfect in is my efforts to TRY and see the good in all fields and in all people.
There's no need to judge or compare. Be happy for others accomplishments and talents. Be a little selfish and feel happy for yourself sometimes! And always always recognize the blessings in your life. There are more there than you think!
Love you guys!
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