samantha dawn.

love one another!

2010-04-08T13:05:00.000-07:00

"...to be in a relationship with God is to be loved purely and furiously. And a person who thinks himself unlovable cannot be in a relationship with God because he can't accept who God is; a Being that is love. We learn that we are lovable or unlovable from other people...That is why God tells us so many times to love each other."

The Mystery of History: What on Earth is Easter About?

2010-04-04T14:06:00.000-07:00

Just a little Easter thought... mostly to remind myself that Easter isn't about that delicious box of See's chocolates sitting on the desk as I type...

The Mystery of History in 5 Acts...

ACT ONE: IT GOES BACK TO THE BEGINNING!
God created the universe:
-to reveal His glory.
-to express His love.
-to form a family.
"In his goodness God chose to make us his own children by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his choice possession" James 1:18

ACT TWO: ADAM MESSED IT UP!
-When sin came it brough death into the planet and it broke the world.
-Man lost his purpose!
"The earth has broken down in utter collapse and everything is lost and confused. That's why it's not fair." Isaiah 29:14

ACT THREE: JESUS CAME!
-The cross = the message of hope.
"The law of Moses could not save us, because of our sinful nature. But God put into effect a different plan to save us. He sent his own Son in a human body like ours, except that ours are sinful. God destroyed sin's control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins." Romans 8:3

ACT FOUR: GOD GIVES US A CHOICE!
-Admit (confession)
-Decide (repentance)
-Trust (obedience)
-Choose (to follow him)
"Today I am giving you a choice between good and evil, and between life and death." Deuteronomy 30:15

ACT FIVE: JESUS IS COMING BACK FOR HIS FAMILY!
-You live on this earth 80 ,90, maybe 100 years. But you live forever with God. Why let this world dictate who you'll follow?
-In Heaven, whatever was broken on earth will be put together again.
"Then God's home will be with his peope. He will live with them, and they will be his own... He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past will be gone forever." Revelation 21:3-4

Today is THE day that, collectively, believers all over the world celebrate the defeat of death. Jesus Christ rose from the grave and set all captives free. All gratitude and worship be to our Savior, the Prince of Peace. Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness. :)

2009-12-01T16:58:00.000-08:00

I am lucky girl. A lucky girl who has been blessed beyond reason. Count your blessings. Name them one by one.

1. GOD'S CONTINUOUS GRACE AND EVERLASTING LOVE.
2. A WONDERFUL, MOST AMAZING FAMILY WHO IS CONSTANTLY THERE.
3. FABULOUS FRIENDS THAT KEEP ME GOING ALL THE TIME.
4. ANOTHER DAY TO BREATHE AND MAKE THE MOST OF THIS LIFE
5. OPPOURTUNITY TO ATTEND SCHOOL (excuse the constant complaining, I really am thankful for that)
6. AN AMAZING JOB WITH SOME PRETTY CUTE KIDS
7. MY FREE WILL AND AGENCY...AND THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT EVERYDAY
8. MUSIC...IT REALLY IS COMPARABLE TO THE WARMEST BLANKET ON A FREEZIING NIGHT.
9. MOVIES TO BE AN ESCAPE WHEN I'M AT THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

THE LIST GOES ON AND ON...

I am also thankful for the celebration of my 22 years of life! Thanks so much to all of you who made my day/week special. You all mean more to me than you'll ever know and I truly appreciate your presence in my life. I'd be lost without you! :)

Distractions

2009-11-09T12:26:00.000-08:00

I am a film major. Currently writing my first screenplay. Its a short film. So just about 25 -30 pages. Don't get me wrong I love it. It's easy for me to completely submerge myself into a make believe world. However, seeing the pictures in your head is one thing, writing it in a way that others can see that same visual story is a completely different story. Screenwriting has been something new for me this semester, and I have actually grown to love it. Doing it for a grade is one thing, but I can see myself, in my downtime, writing out these elaborate tales that could one day be terrific enough for the world to appreciate. Look out Matt and Ben, accepting the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay:

So Halloween was a great time this year! It made up for last year, because last year I was super lame and didn't even dress up.. I think I might have handed out candy to a couple kids, perhaps watched a scary movie, but overall it just wasn't exciting. I was pretty dang determined to switch that up this year. Friday night I helped out at a Halloween Harvest Festival. My buddy Gary (what a sweet soul, putting himself out there with me) dressed up as Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog! Needless to say, put a pig nose on and your bound to draw attention to yourself. Gary was a good sport and we had a good time. Don't worry... I only got one inquiry as to whether I was the Swine Flu... Silly people...

Saturday night did not disappoint at all either! First of all, again, shoutout to my friend Ryan who, also being a good sport and great friend, willingly took on the challenge to make himself an Oompa Loompa as my partner in crime, or should I say the hub to my chocolate factory. Really, he should be thanking me because not only was he completely amazing and the hit of our friend Tim's party, he totally stole the best/scariest costume award HANDS DOWN! Really no one could compare. So hats off to you Ry, being the Oompa Loompa to my Willy Wonka!

After Tim's, I stopped by a cool little bash thrown by some other friends of mine at the Suncoast. It was a good time full of dancing, eating, and being absolutely nuts. These girls were so cute! In case you can't tell we have a: Miss America, Sexy Little Indian Girl, the ever famous, but still classic and cute Sexy Police officer, and a gangster. She works for my Cartel...Shout to the Don Harrington on that one...

OH! and Don't worry! The party was complete due to the fact that this man was here and present. Let me explain something to you. It is completely weird how even just the portrayal of a character, maybe not even looking exactly like the real thing but just the vibe I get from being in the room with someone pretending to be Edward Cullen, gets to me. I was in love.

Look at him creep in the background! So hilarious!

Life through NOW

2009-10-13T17:40:00.000-07:00

Name a wish. Anything you want. Everthing you want.

Do you have it? Good. Now believe it can come true.

You never know where the next miracle can come from...

the next smile...

the next wish come true.

But if you believe that its right around the corner,

And you open your heart and mind to the possibility of it...

to the serenity of it...

you may just get the thing you are wishing for.

The world is full of magic. You just have to believe in it.

So make a wish. Do you have it?

Good.

Now believe in it with all your heart.

SUMMER 09

2009-07-30T18:43:00.000-07:00

SO THEY SAY A PICTURE SAYS 1000 WORDS....WELL I THOUGHT A BUNCH OF THEM WOULD BE BETTER THAN TRYING TO EXPLAIN SUMMER OF 2009! IT WAS GREATLY ANTICIPATED!!! AND OF COURSE...IT NEVER DISAPPOINTS! 2 MONTHS DOWN AND ONE MORE TO GO!!

FUN TIMES WITH FRIENDS

WORK! I AM EXTREMELY GRATEFUL AND BLESSED TO HAVE JOB THAT I LOVE GOING TO EACH AND EVERYDAY!!

MIDNIGHT MOVIES HAVE NOT LET ME DOWN THIS YEAR!! 2 IN ONE SUMMER...I WAS THRILLED TO SAY THE VERY LEAST!! I SO HAVE A CRUSH ON RON WEASLY...I ALWAYS HAVE...DONT ASK ME WHY! HE'S CHARMING IN HIS OWN RED HEADED HAND ME DOWN ROBE KINDA WAY...

MY NEXT BIG MIDNIGHT MOVIE....

NEW MOON...I'LL HAVE SOME TAYLOR LAUTNER WITH A SIDE OF ROBERT PATTINSON PLEASE...

I LOVE SUMMER!! I CANT BELIEVE HOW FAST THIS ONE HAS GONE...

HERE'S TO YOU AUGUST! MAY YOU BE THE CHERRY ON TOP OF AN EXCELLENT SUMMER!!

oh and ps..speaking of summer.... summer baxter needs to make an appearence! thanks!

JACKIE'S WEDDING

2009-07-21T20:55:00.000-07:00

ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OF THE SUMMER... MY LITTLE JACK GOT MARRIED!! IT IS NUTS, BUT WE ARE SOOOO EXCITED FOR HER! SHE IS NOW MRS. JACQUELYN VALERIE ORROCK WELLING...OR IN MY PHONE JACKIE VO WELLING! THE WEDDING WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...BUT IT WAS NOTHING COMPARED TO THE BRIDE! SHE WAS STUNNING! AND SHE NOW HAS A REALLY HANDSOME BROTHER IN LAW... BUT THATS FOR A DIFFERENT STORY :)

It really wasnt that hard to hold her! We're being dramatic!

THIS WILL BE THE LONGEST POST EVER...READ AT YOUR OWN RISK...

2009-07-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

SO... I HAVE NOT UPDATED IN A LONG TIME...IN FACT I HAVE HAD THREATS OF LOST FRIENDS IF I DONT UPDATE...BUT THE SUMMER NEVER DISAPPOINTS...AND SUMMER 2009 HAS BEEN NO DIFFERENT! SO STICK WITH ME AND I AM GOING TO TRY TO GET AS MUCH ON HERE AS POSSIBLE... BESIDES, I KNOW YOU HAVE ALL BEEN DYING TO SEE HOW LIFE IS GOING FOR ME... I MEAN ITS THAT INTERESTING, RIGHT?! :) I AM GOING TO TRY TO GET IT UP AS SOON AS I CAN...IN WHAT ORDER WHO KNOWS?! BUT I WILL DO MY BEST...I AM NOT THE WORLDS GREATEST BLOGGER EVER... HEY! WE ALL HAVE OUR WEAKNESS

Lets just say....

2009-03-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

This will be a quick one...but i LOVE my friends! It is crazy because growing up since I was 11 years old, I have always had the same group of friends! A huge, massive, amazing group of friends that was always there. Night games, dances, school, life....ALWAYS!! There were a few who tried their stint at dating each other... but I think we can all come to a mutual agreement that our circle of friends was FAR to together to interrupt it with dating each other. Now that we're grown... we've begun to do our own things. Missions, colleges, and marriages later... here we all are. Its funny because we can go days, weeks, months, and even years without seeing each other, but when we can see each other its like nothing has changed. And better yet, I think we learn to appreciate those moments more and more. Thanks to all my friends! I love you guys more than you will ever know!

WELCOME BACK TP!!

BONE THUGS!! THIS BROUGHT BACK TOO MANY MEMORIES....

YAY FOR THE GIRL TIME I NEVER GET!!

BREAKFAST BURRITOS IN RACH'S BASEMENT AT THE 4 AM!!

Life is sweet, and we have all been blessed to have had each other! LOVE YOU GUYS!

too long...

2009-02-21T09:54:00.000-08:00

I am the worst blogger on the planet...so my good gracious friend Haley decided to tag me in one of her blogs and I decided that is the greatest reason of any to start blogging...

So six random facts about me...

1. I love television seasons on DVD. Seasons of any kind, I have an extesnsive collection. If time would allow it I could lay in bed all day and do nothing but watch these seasons all day. Its pretty pathetic because I even dream with tv characters like they are part of my everyday life and stuff... its weird. Currently I am watching the Gilmore Girls season. I had already seen seasons 1-5 but I just recently got 6 and 7. But me and my OCD I couldnt watch just the 6th and 7th season as too much time has passed since i watched 1-5... so i had to start ALL over... but dont worry i am on season 4 and still trucking.

2. I cant wait to be married but the actual idea of marriage will almost ALWAYS send me into a panic attack and freak out. Its weird cause its like a wording thing. Like if you say getting married that entails a whole lot of things... like the wedding, and I like the idea of being with one person forever and all the great times you have and the babies and falling asleep and waking up to the same person, but say the word MARRIAGE and for some reason it brings out crazy thoughts about resposibilities and hardships and everything else like that! and its also weird looking at peoples blog who are married and have kids it gives me like a closterphobic feeling! HA!

3. Hmm... I am the biggest lover in the world! But I also have a short fuse and when it goes it goes ( I am working on it) but I recover quickly and rebound right to my loving mode! though those that are in my path dont always recover so quickly :(

4. I like to sleep naked... hey, just throwing that out there. I especially can never wear socks to sleep in. I start to feel my feet stuck in these socks wrapped in the covers and once again I start to feel closterphobic...i just cant do it!

5. I like chunky cheese. I like the texture. Sliced singles are okay, and you can never go wrong with string, but I like chunks of cheese---cubed, thickly cut pieces, etc. :)

6. I am a hurricane of a girl...oober crazy, oober sensitive, oober happy, oober mad, oober fun, oober lovable, oober everything. I have a boy who can handle it (for the moment) and I am especially grateful for him really!

ITS BEEN SOO LONG...

2008-12-04T14:00:00.001-08:00

ITS BEEN SOOOO LONG SINCE I'VE POSTED...AND I WISH I HAD A GOOD EXCUSE BUT I DONT... OH WAIT I DO. ITS BECAUSE I WORK AND GO TO THE NEWS AND GO TO SCHOOL AND GO BACK TO WORK AND SLEEP... ITS KINDA OCCUPYING ALL OF MY TIME. BUT A GOOD FRIEND BY THE NAME OF HACKIE INSPIRED ME TO POST A LITTLE POST...AND I'LL GET TO THAT SOON... BUT FIRST...

WELL I AM NOW OFFICIALLY 21 YEARS OLD!!! MY LAST MEANINGFUL BIRTHDAY AND FROM HERE ON OUT I WILL JUST BE GETTING OLDER!... BUT LETS FACE IT, I'VE NEVER BEEN ONE TO MAKE MY BIRTHDAY LATELY SO YOU ALL CAN BE ASSURED THAT WE WILL STILL BE PARTYING EVERY YEAR ON NOVEMBER 17TH NOW UNTIL FOREVER! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO REMEMBERED MY BIRTHDAY! YOU GUYS REALLY ARE THE REASON I LOVE IT SO MUCH! HERE ARE JUST A FEW PICTURES OF BIRTHDAY WEEK 08!!

My birthday balloons Sandra Sent Me!!

THE UFC FIGHTS! just a side note... drunk guys=hilarious commentary!!
I also had a family party! It was great having all my family and friends there! PAZOOKIES AT BJS!!

and last but not least...
BLUE MAN WITH THE BOY!

Needless to say, I had a great 21st Birthday!

NEXT, I LOVE THANKSGIVING. ITS PROBABLY MY 2ND FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR... ONLY TO MY BIRTHDAY! BUT WE HAD A GREAT TIME! SANDRA LOU WAS IN TOWN AND WE ALL GOT TOGETHER THURSDAY MORNING TO PLAY FOOTBALL AND THURSDAY NIGHT EVERYONE CAME TO MY HOUSE FOR A HUGE DINNER WITH MORE FOOD THAN ANY PERSON NEEDS. WE PLAYED SOME SCATERGORIES AND SCENE IT.. WHICH IF YOUKNOW MY FAMILY THOSE BOTH CAN GET OUT OF CONTROL! I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS. ITS THE BEST BEING WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY!

AND FINALLY... THE MAIN EVENT! THIS IS FOR JACKIE AND ALYSSA...NO EXPLANATION NEEDED!! BUT I DID FIND IT NECESSARY TO ADD MY OWN COMMENTARY!

"I was all braced for the wrath that was going to put grizzlies to shame, and this is what I get I should infuriate you more often." (Playful Bantar)

"Give me a minute to work up to it," I teased, kissing him again. (Of coursed you kissed him again!! Why wouldn't you?!)

"I'll wait as long as you want," he whispered against my lips. His fingers knotted in my hair. (hmm sassy.)

My breath was becoming uneven. "maybe in the morning."

"Whatever you prefer."

"Welcome home," I said whie his cold lips pressed under my jaw. "I'm glad you came back."

"Thats a very good thing."

"Mmmm," I agreed, tightening my arms around his neck.

(This is where it really gets good!!)

His hand curved around my elbow, moving slowly down my arm, across my ribs and over my waist, tracing along my hip and down my leg, around my knee. He paused there, his hand curling around my calf. He pulled my leg up suddenly, hitching it around his hip. (FRISKAY....)

I stopped brathing. This wasnt the kind of theing he usually allowed. Despite his cold hands, I felt suddenly warm. His lips moved in the hollow at the base of my throat.

"Not to bring on the ire prematurely," he whispered, "but do you mind telling me what it is about this bed that you object to?" (If E was a bed salesman, and this was his pitch, I would have bought enough beds to sleep a third world country!)

Before I could answer, before I could even concentarate enough to make sense of his words, he rolled to the side, pulling me on top of him. (get em girl!!) He held my face in his hands, angling it up so that his mouth could reach my throat. My breathing was too loud - it was almost embarassing, but I couldnt care quite enough to be ashamed. (do your thang girlfriend!).

"The bed?" he asked again. "I think its nice."

"It's unnecessary," I managed to gasp.

(This is the big finish...)

He pulled my face back to his and my lips shaped themselves around his. Slowly this time, he rolled till he hovered over me. (ride it ride it) he held himself carefully so that I felt none of his weight, but I could feel the cool marble of his body press against mine. (I bet you could!) My heart was hammering so loudly that it was hard to hear his quiet laughter.

"That's debatable," he disagreed. "This would be difficult on a couch." (HA! WELL SAID EC)!

He's got my vote.... enough said!

I've come to the conclusion...

2008-09-22T11:57:00.000-07:00

...that I am the most random blogger of all time. My reasoning for this is that I wait such a while in between blogs that when I sit down to do it again I have so many things that I want to share that its ALL over the place... I am going to do my best to keep this one pretty contained...

For those of you who know me, you know that there are 4 teams so close to my heart that they have a significant effect on my emotions... Bears, Bulls, Cubs, and (of course) the rebs - football and basketball teams. Now lets face it... I was in deep dispair after the Bears and Bulls delivered somewhat disappointing results for their previous seasons (to say the VERY least). However, I stayed true to CHI (as any fans of Chicago have become acustomed to doing) and held my breath for March when the Cubs would take the field for another baseball season. Just to clear things up, I have been a Cubs fan FOREVER, not just since they became good (Which people are quick to say when you can finally express some appreciation to a tem) Anyway, I knew this year would be different because, as many of my friends can attest to, I have always said 2008 would be THE YEAR!...Ladies and gentlemen here we are ready to enter the October and the CHICAGO CUBS ARE BACK TO BACK DIVISION CHAMPS! ah what a sweet feeling! We have clinched the division and our rightful spot in the playoffs. Just a little side note...this is the first time we have won the division two years in a row since the 1908 division (the last year the Cubs won a world series!!!) This is really a great team! They have always been on the cusp of having a great time, but we seemed to lack in the area of a GREAT pitching staff....we've had good, but we needed GREAT! You should all know that I am not counting my chickens by any means. If any of you know Cubs baseball and a little thing I like to call the Billly Goat Curse, you know how fast the luck can change for the Cubs. But I have high hopes and I am stating now that I will pee my pants if they make it to the series and die the happiest girl alive if they would win it! GO CUBBIES!!

Oh..and the Rebels are off to a GREAT start to this football season. This is highly unusual as UNLV fans have come to accept and in trust in the phrase "We'll see during basketball season." But these guys are doing a good job compared to what we've seen in the past. I hope they can keep their momentum going through the season (especially when the face BYU) ugh gross.

Well...as I have gone on about one of my favorite things in this life, let me go to another. I MISS MY FRIENDS! I was a spoiled little girl I have come to realize. There was never a day from the time I was old enough to dial a phone that I did not have someone to call to hang out with. Even if it was just to sit around and watch tv, I always had someone constantly around. I have someone now, but there is a different spot thats hard to fill. The spot that used to consist of Del Taco runs, Carmines, OTH nights, strip drives, Nertz tournaments, Night games, and so much more. I love my life here in Vegas, but I wish I could have the best of both worlds...Thats the funny thing about life, no matter what we have we always want something more. MOVE HOME!!! :( oh and stop getting married... :)

In less than 2 months I will be 21 years old. When did 21 start feeling like 14?! I seriously cant believe I am growing up and it is the weirdest thing in the world. Its a weird age I have decided cause you want to go both ways. You want to go back to being a kid, living the life without worries, stress, or responsibility...but you also want to move forward, take the next step, and become the one thing we thought we never would... and ADULT! This kinda back and fourth struggle can plant some serious doubts...for example I will share a story.. The other day I was at the gas station getting some drinks for my family after we had been working on my sisters new house all day. It was 6:00 at night. A lady was in there, hair messy, still in her pajamas, grocery shopping. I had a few moments of self reflection and scared the crap out of myself when I thought "What if i grow up to be THAT lady?" I freaked. I know I am not old, but I am petrified of growing up to amount to nothing. What if I grow up to be the girl who works at the gas station? What if I grow up to be the girl who grocery shops at the gas station!? I am not trying to pass judgement because I dont know their situations, but its a scary thought, the future. I just hope that I can work hard in school and life and be able to do something that I love that I can love and respect myself for. But honestly, I just want to be a Mom...

Hmm...on a lighter note, today is my sister Stacie and Chris' FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Who would have thought they would make it a year right!? HA just kidding! But really its crazy! And tonight will be the first night they spend in their newly purchased FIRST HOME! We are all so proud of them and love them so much!

Lastly, I LOVE this time of year. Everything starts to cool off, there is usually always a nice breeze. And the anticipation of the upcoming holidays gets me everytime! I love the Fall!!

...A Week For Reflection

2008-09-09T22:57:00.000-07:00

Well lets see... it has been a crazy week and I am going to do my very best to explain it all though I have a million thoughts and finding words for them seems to be a little more difficult for me lately...

#1- Today I went to a funeral for a good friend who passed away last week. Sad cirumstances, but the service was beautiful and there were definitly some good thoughts that I walked away with. My friend's grandpa spoke and said that funerals are funny in an interesting way...because only during those times does the gap between your life and your death become so small that you can actually take a glimpse into what the other side holds for us. Now personally, I am not a big fan of death. And I know, no one is. But I am actually scared of it really. But I was comforted and reassured in the fact that this Earth life is not the end. I was also reminded of the serenity prayer. And although I have come across and read it many times, the last line struck me harder than it ever has. It reads, "That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him." I love my life here on earth. I love every moment I get to spend with my family, boyfriend, friends, and everyone I hold so dear to my heart. I have had amazing oppourtunities in my time and I have experienced so much. I am in no way ready to go.... because for me I think the reasonably happy includes a family of my own, an amazing husband, children, a career, a reason for my time on this earth perhaps and obviously another 75, maybe 80 years of being "reasonably happy" :) But I know of the great joy and SUPREME happiness I will feel when I return to live with my father in heaven. That was the most comforting thought of today. That even though we will all miss Garrett and his amazing spirit, he is SUPREMELY happy. And he is in a better place. And for that we can all be at peace. :)

#2: A best friend of mine got engaged Saturday night to her high school sweetheart! Yes ladies and gentlemen its true! Jillian Anderson and Eric Ringer are officially engaged and on the fast track of 3 months to becoming Mrs.and Mr. Eric Ringer! Ah that is nuts to say out loud!!! Try it I dare you! I honestly have never been more excited for one of my friends to get married! Don't get me wrong ladies, I have loved each and every one of your weddings and husband choices. But these two just have a soft spot in my heart. The reason is this. These two started dating my Junior year in high school....so thats about...oh 4 years ago! And you could honestly not find two people more perfect for each other. There has never been a time where I have been around the both of them where I haven't laughed hysterically or felt of the love each other! They are so caring and so considerate of each other. Well enough fawning... congratulations to the both of you! I know that your life together will be filled with nothing but amazing memories and happy times. Best wishes and good luck!

#3 Last but CERTAINLY not least,...today September 9th... one of my BFF's was sent to this earth 20 years ago!!! Jacquelyn Valerie Orrock.... this one's for you!! "This is your birthday song...it isnt very long!! hey!" HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKIE!! I love you soo much...lets go for the old 20 reasons why I love Jackie to death!!

1. She spent the better half of her high school years driving me around in the XTERRA!
2. When I go and visit in Provo, she MAKES me sleep in her bed with her...trust me its not weird at all. Seriously.
3. She's a good sport when Alyssa and I so kindly point out her Kip moments.
4. She was pretty much my Mom my first year of college at SUU and took such great care of me.
5. She has the most gorgeous hair ever!
6. She is a closet freak... and I LOVE THAT!! ..Pocahontas and John Smith? :)
7. She never ever judges me...even when I get a little crazy sometimes
8. She has been the supplier of many Amp ups especially on long road trips and the big rigs were necessary.
9. She is independant and stands on her own two feet.
10. She is extremely nurturing.
11. She is always willing to help someone who needs it.
12. Whenever somebody says something that could have a dirty conotation (i.e. this sure is a big pickle...) you will always here a small little giggle coming from somewhere and its ALWAYS Jackie haha.
13. Jackie... "Did you ever know that your my hero?!" haha....
14. She lets me raid her closet whenever I need to or have an oppourtunity too.
15. When I was getting my license she let me practice in the Altima.
16. She wrestles with me... her and her crazy legs!!...
17. One time I accidentally hit her boys hehe...and she didnt even get mad! HAHA!
18. She loves to take pictures and make amazing memories including bathing suits, snow and a very large tractor.
19. She is one heck of a BFF and i love her to death!!
20. Jackie two words.... JAMES INGRAM!!

I hope you have the best birthday ever and I love you soo much! I wish I could have been there but One more year till our clubbin phase begins!! :) I love you best friend!!

For the sake of being an inactive blogger...

2008-08-30T17:30:00.001-07:00

I was tagged?! What?!....hmmm...well here's to an uneventful Saturday!

A--Attached or Single? attatched...taken... involved if you will :)

B--Best friend? oh man i LOVE my friends!...i have a few besties though!

C--Cake or Pie? i love them both! it depends on my mood! im such a dessert fan!

D--Day of Choice? Friday is my most favorite day of the week! I remember when it was Tuesdays because that was my day to ride shotgun in the car on the way to school! haha

E--Essential Item? hmmm i have two...chapstick and my cell phone!

F--Favorite Color? Black and hot pink!!!

G--Gummy bears or worms? most definitly bears...

H--Hometown? Las Vegas, NV...born and raised

I --Indulgence(s)? im going with shoes! and dessert

J--January or July? hmm January! I love the new year!!

K--Kids? eventually! i cant wait though really...

L--Life is incomplete without? My family! and my best

M--Marriage date? ah well...we'll see

N--Number of siblings? 3 older sisters!

O--Oranges or apples? oranges! and orange juice

P--Phobias or fears? heights and sometimes roller coasters! but that fear comes and goes...

Q--Quotes? i love so many quotes! "Treat and love every cookie like its your last. Cause you never know when it will be the last cookie you'll ever have."

R--Reason to Smile? I have a pretty terriffic life. I am healthy, able to work, go to school, have an amazing family, pretty great friends, and a pretty sweet boyfriend!

S--Season? most definitly fall!!

T--Tag 8 people? I think all the people I would have tagged have been tagged already....

U--Unknown Fact? Hmmm lets see... I have really crazy dreams! and they usually happen if I read harry potter right before bed! I used to be able to lick my own elbow... and.... i love the rain more than any other kind of weather!

V--Very Favorite Store? i love bookstores! i could stay in them for hours!!! restaurants are like stores right?? haha i like eating out a ton! but i like the grocery store too cause i like to cook!! oh and the mad hatter is pretty delicious! haha i am a fatty that just summed it up!

W--Worst Habit? hmmm.....spreading myself too thin! I want to be everywhere doing everything! but i cant and i havent quite realized it yet... and another worst habit...lack of trust sometimes :( i am working on it

X--X-ray or ultrasound? hmmm well i have never had an ultrasound but i bet it'd be fun! dont they put like really cold gel stuff on you?! but i will say xray cause its the only ones i have had...and i've had a ton!

Y--Your favorite food? i love desserts!! seriously though its a guilty pleasure and probably an obsession that i need to get under control soon!!! oh and italian food!! soo good!!!

Z-- zodiac? i am a scorpio through and through!!

Trash TV? I think not...

2008-08-26T01:41:00.000-07:00

I have come across people many a time who think "teen soaps" on television are "mindless and stupid, only filled with drama to consume waisted minutes that could be spent doing something more valuable." Well pardon my gesture, but I am here to say PUCKER UP AND KISS IT WHOVILLE! :) But really, tonight I was reminded of one of the most inspirational and touching tv shows that is so dear to my heart! Ha! I know you guys are going to think I am ridiculous but really it helps me think a ton about life! Okay okay well I should probably tell you what it is now that I have you all at the edge of your seat right.... ONE TREE HILL!

Really I would go as far as saying it is one of the best shows on television. But thats just me. I will be honest, in its first and second season it did start as a show that leaned more towards the juicy drama that most of us dont have in our own lives so we turn to tv to find. Entertaining? true. But it has always had an underlining theme of hope, belief, faith, and love and throughout the 5 seasons its been on it has pulled together nicely to really MEAN something. My hat is off to you Mark Schwan... :) ! Tonight they replayed the last episode from the 5th season as the 6th season is set to begin next Monday night and I couldnt be more excited! This is one of my favorite quotes from the 5th season:

"The rest of your life is a long time and whether you know it or not it's being shaped right now. You can choose to blame your circumstances on fate or bad luck or bad choices or you can fight back. Things aren't always going to be fair in the real world, that's just the way it is but for the most part you get what you give. Let me ask you all a question. What's worse not getting everything you wished for or getting it but finding out it's not enough? The rest of your life is being shaped right now with the dreams you chase, the choices you make and the person you decide to be. The rest of your life is a long time and the rest of your life starts right now."

HOW AMAZING IS THAT?! If that doesnt make you just want to jump off the couch and become a better person and do all that you can to live each moment the best that you possibly can and become the greatest person you can be I really dont know what would! When I have tough times I think about that quote because its all about dealing with the hand your given and making sunshine out of a dull lightbulb... (for lack of a better analogy!) Oh man! I do love that show, but mostly I just love life. I love working at something and seeing the outcome. I love having friends and family who are there when my outcome might be less than what I expected! I love knowing that, for good or bad, I am going to make an impact on this world and I want to do EVERYTHING in my power to know that something will be greater because of me!

oh and one more .... :)

hmm... Just a note... I consider myself pretty lucky :)

ps... ONE TREE HILL SEASON 6 PREMIER! MONDAY NIGHT @ 9PM ON THE CW! :)

FIRST FOR EVERYTHING....

2008-07-09T23:06:00.000-07:00

So I am going to be honest here! I was totally against this blog! Not that I couldn't entertain the masses with all my great stories of how I survive day to day in Las Vegas (Especially in th 120 Degree Heat) but its because my life truly is not that exciting!! haha some people have their roommates or husbands or even BABIES to blog about! But really I am just hanging out here doing my thing!! I'll give you guys a quick little update though just for the heck of it...

Its Summer! I really love the Summer time, but I miss Summers of being a kid!! I know I am not THAT old or anything, but when I was little-er than I am now things were so much easier! No school!! No work!! Just playing-ALL DAY EVERYDAY FOR 3 WHOLE MONTHS!! I miss it a ton!

School is something that I have struggled with, but I promised myself at the beginning of Summer that it was the Summer of a new start!! And it has been. I'm only taking 2 classes but I am pretty proud of myself for staying on top of them the way I have. My Journalism class was only 4 weeks...I came out with a B! I considered this excellent work due to the fact that my Professor is the most maticulous grader on the planet!!! My English class has about 2 more weeks to go, but I am continuing to get everything done and I am actually enjoying it!! Surprising eh? :)

Lets see what else...I have a boy! And he is a pretty amazing boy! Its pretty funny cause he is 3 years younger than me!! Just call me Cougar.. :)! haha but really age is JUST number and i HONESTLY believe that now!! We're good together and things are super great!!

Everyone around me is getting married!! It is crazy but I am happy for all of them! My fellow fierce member Rachel Claudia Taylor is getting married August 8th. My honorary roommate from SUU Brittany is getting married August 7th, and since I am unable to attend due to someone else's hidious planning (ahem! :) ) I am just going up to Salt Lake next week for her bachelorette party!! We all know that's the most fun part anyway!!....

Quick comment about the Bachelorette: I loved Jason as much as the next girl!! But really anyone watching that show who can be TRULY HONEST with themselves could totally tell she LOVED Jesse way more!! It was totally obvious and they were so cute!! Even though I was rooting for Jason I do believe that things worked out how they were supposed to!!

Well I am done... maybe I am too long winded for a blog?? Haha! Until next time.... NEVER LET ANYONE SIGN YOUR CHECKS!! :)