Thanksgiving in Reno

I went to Reno with Garrett for Thanksgiving break and it was magical! I got to spend nearly every waking moment with him and we really got to know each other even better and it only made me like him more! I am almost positive we are two of the silliest people in the world! He really knows how to make me laugh. Every day was really long but the whole thing was over way too fast! I got home and it all felt like a dream... a wonderful and lovely dream! I must admit that I did miss the family on Thanksgiving and I cannot wait till the Christmas party and if we plan it for the right time then maybe Garrett can come too!

The fancy date

Garrett took me out last night and we dressed up all fancy and went to tucanos the we danced in the moonlight and then read books in borders and finished the evening watching horton hears a who... what a great night!

Garrett and me... as depicted by G. da Vinci

As you all already know...

I'm assuming you all know there is a boy that I am quite fond of mom told me the family is anxious to meet him..... that may just happen someday. Well since you are probably dying to know a little about him.... or maybe you aren't..... but I'm going to tell you anyway. He went to Timpview back in the day and did ballroom, graduated in 2006 (2 years before me) and served a mission in Hong Kong. We met up in my silver latin class and he asked me on a date the second day of class and we have seen each other everyday since then and I pretty much think he is great! He is silly... kind of like unto myself... so there aren't many dull moments between the two of us. He is going to go into animation because he is quite talented in that kind of artsy stuff. Secretly I am over at his house right now and he is working on a picture of us...... maybe I'll be able to steal it from him sometime and put it on here for all of yalls enjoyment. So things are great even though life is a little overwhelming sometimes I'm still having fun!

Camping with the Girls!

As you can see I went camping and it was amazing! We went to Jordanelle State Park and spent two nights there. We swam in the lake, played games, had dance parties, and did a little hiking! I got a little sunburnt but it was totally worth it! This will definitely become a tradition for the girls and I!

Girls Night Out

Last Saturday Night some girls from my branch and I went out on the town all dolled up. We went out to dinner at Olive Garden where they gave my number to a super cute guy... we took pictures.. we played games... we watched a chick flick and basically just had a blast!

My Life Right Now

Life right now is pretty chill... no school means no worries I guess. I got my grades back and they were way better than I was expecting..... A, A, A, A, A-..... yeah, I am pretty happy about that! :D that means I can keep my scholarship which means I can keep going to school! YAY. So the only thing I can really complain about in life right now is the fact that I really need to meet good guys..... guys that actually care about other people and not just about how good they look. haha, so if you have any suggestions then hook me up! ;) jk! no life is good. . . most of the time. :D

If I were a Disney Princess, I'd be...

BELLE

Cinderella:
[ ] One of your parents is dead
[ ] You are expected to do a lot of chores
[X] You love to dress up
[ ] You love animals
[X] You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming
[ ] Your mom is really strict
[ ] You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you
[ ] You’re afraid to speak your mind sometimes
[X] You have left your shoes at a friend’s house before
[ ] You have blonde hair
TOTAL: 3

Belle:
[X] You’ve kissed someone your friends didn’t like
[ ] You’ve been lost in the forest
[X] You love to read
[ ] You are not shy at all, and not afraid to speak your mind
[X] One of your family members is a bit weird
[X] You have done volunteer work
[X] You have a wild imagination
[X] You love to take care of people in need.
[ ] You’ve had guys like you only because they think you’re pretty
[X] You’ve rejected at least one person when they’ve asked you out
TOTAL: 7

Jasmine:
[ ] Your dad is very rich/important
[ ] You are clever
[X] You’ve been with someone way different from you
[ ] You’re unique and different from everyone else
[X] You’d never marry someone just because they were rich
[X] You have set a lot of goals for yourself
[X] You don’t have a lot of friends
[ ] You’re independent
[ ] You are wealthy
[ ]Your parents try to control your life
TOTAL: 4


Ariel
[X] Your parents expect a lot from you
[ ] You really try to follow the rules, but it’s hard for you
[ ] You’re a bit of a trouble maker
[X ] You’re the youngest in your family or in the last 2
[X] You have a lot of sisters (3 or more)
[X] You collect something
[X] You have/had long, hair
[X] You have/had a pet fish
[ ] You’re extremely curious
[ ] You believe everything people tell you/you’re a bit gullible
[ ] Your middle name is Ariel
TOTAL: 6

Snow White;
[X] You know that you’re beautiful
[ ] Sometimes it seems like your mom is jealous of you
[ ] You’ve almost been killed
[X] You have at least seven good friends
[X] You’ve had food poisoning
[X] You have/had short hair
[X] You get along with almost everyone
[ ] All of your friends are different
[X] You love to have a good time
[ ] You’re happier when you’re out of the house than in
TOTAL: 6

Mulan;
[ ] You can be a tomboy sometimes.
[ ] People wish you could be a bit more girly
[X] You’ve pretended to be someone you’re not
[ ] You’ve had a physical fight with someone
[ ] You have/had considered running away from home
[ ] Your parents try to plan your life out
[X] A lot of your friends are boys
[X] You sometimes find yourself in bad situations
[X] You love your family so much that you’d do anything to protect them
TOTAL: 4

Aurora;
[ ] You live/have lived with someone other than your parents
[ ] You almost died at a very young age
[X] You are gentle, loving, and/or thoughtful
[X] You have a decent singing voice
[X] You like to sleep in late on the weekends
[ ] You spend most of your time outside
[ ] You’re adopted
[X] You’re very romantic
[X] Pink is a color you are ok with
TOTAL: 5

Pocahontas;
[X] You love to walk around and explore big cities
[ ] You are more spiritual than religious
[X] You’ve been in an interracial relationship
[X] One of your family members is dead
[X] Your parents are very protective of you
[X] Someone you know has been in war
[X] You love nature
[ ] You have/had black hair
[ ] You would love to move somewhere exotic and beautiful
[] You’re very adventurous
TOTAL: 6


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Summer time

I am almost done! Just a couple more finals and I won't have to worry about school anymore. .... well at least for a couple months! I have a feeling its going to be a good summer. I plan on playing at seven peaks, hanging with family :) (hopefully even you that don't live in Utah... but we'll see how everything pans out!) I will be working and I will even have time for an awesome social life... hopefully. The plan is also to make my room really cute, and most importantly become a better person. That one I'm striving for all the time... even if sometimes I fall a little short! Thats what this life is all about, just trying to be the best you can and when you fall short that is where the Atonement comes into play! I am so looking forward to all the adventures this summer has to bring and the things that I can learn from them!

This has gotsta stop

So life is moving by so fast it seems like there is no time to do all that I want to. I am so excited for the summer when I don't have homework to worry about I'm just hoping that I can survive until then! Trying to have a social life, work, be with family, do church things, and do everything for school is very overwhelming sometimes, especially with all that has been going on! You know what I mean! Well it is my birthday today and I am 19.... I don't know all that it means to be 19 but I'm sure it will be great! Maybe I'll get more superhero powers and learn how to do more in each day :D! I can always dream right!?

A few pics

So I decided I like messing with pictures! Fun times! oh and I decided to let you all see who Eric is... in case you have not already met him!

What I did

So basically this is how things went down. Well how they have gone down so far.

On Saturday we had a nice chat and I just told him that I was not ready. I told him that I think he is amazing and the sweetest guy I have ever met but I honestly was not ready for an exclusive relationship. I told him if he wanted a girl that was ready he would have to find someone else... well essentially that is what I said. But apparently he thinks he would not find anyone better so he told me he would wait.

On Sunday I went over there for dinner and I spent from 4:30 till 11:30 just hanging out with him and his family. We ate, looked at pictures, I schooled him at Phase 10, we made cookies, and we just enjoyed being together. It was awesome! It was not about the physical, it was all about just loving to be around each other. His mom and sister were hanging out with us too and I was very content to just stay like that. It felt so natural!

So my mind started to change about what I had said on Saturday. My feelings all together started to change. This made it very hard to stick to what I had told him on Saturday but I could not take it back just a day later!

Secretly part of my fasting on Sunday had been about knowing what direction to go with Eric and I really think how the evening went was my answer. It really was the most amazing evening. But I stuck to my word and I did not say what I was feeling to him.

Then today I was sick. My tummy hurt muchos (and still does so I should go to bed but I really wanted to type this)! So I got someone to go into work for me and I relaxed at home trying to get better and Eric came to help. He did not care that I was boring because I was feeling like crap. He just wanted to be with me, to try and help me feel better. He could have gone and done other things but he has me as a priority and so he stayed (well he had a few responsibilities so he left for a little bit but then he came back). He is SO loving and kind and I just feel good around him. I could not hold it back today. I had to tell him how I felt. So maybe I'm in love, and maybe love still kind of hurts, but it feels right!

Oh and Annette, you make a good point about Saturday. I was not digging him so much. But that was because of me. I did not want to dig him. I did not want to let myself be happy. Because honestly I am still scared. It is scary when it feels right sometimes. Oh and also I was still set on not letting my feelings for him stop me from flirting with other guys so I was flirting with Trey too... yeah ... (not a good move) So I did not want it to seem like we were dating to Trey so I did not let my feelings show and therefor I was not happy like I normally am around him.

And Rachel, he would love to come do a double date. He really wants to meet the whole family and he would love to talk about the south with Brian because he served his mission in North Carolina and he loves to talk about the south.

I understand that Love is a big deal. But I really think that this is what I feel. He truely is good. He is silly and sometimes he is a goober (not that that is a bad thing) and he can be extreemly awkward, but this works really well because I can be too. I have never had any guy treat me like he treats me. He cares more than any guy ever before and it feels good!

You may not agree with what I did or what I say I feel but you know what, that is ok. I feel good about it and so that is all that matters. I guess all you can do it just trust my feelings. I guess that is all I can do too!

Confusion

So there is this boy. His name is Eric. I really like him. He really likes me.... actually to be honest he says he loves me. He wants to date me.... and just me. I like this idea. But I do not feel ready. I have enjoyed spending a lot of time with him, he is a way cool guy, and I want to spend more time with him. I just don't think that I am ready to get into a serious relationship right now and he is having a hard time with this. Eric understands where I am coming from but he is putting a lot of pressure on me to commit but I really just can't right now and I don't know what to do. Do I let him go so that he can just move on and not have to deal with me anymore or should I be selfish and make him wait for me to be ready or do I just commit and let things grow that way. I really don't know what to do. I feel good when I'm around him but I still enjoy flirting with other guys, and that is really not fair at all to him. I feel like a terrible person but what can I do? I need advice!

V-day

Valentines day is just around the corner and once again I am single. Not to worry though because my friend Heather Lynn Peterson promised that she would be my valentine so I guess I'm all taken care of. ps in case you didn't know Nathan and I broke up... I'm doing good.... he just has things he needs to work out before he can be in a relationship, we are still friends, and we still like each other but it can't be more than that. Right now I'm sick with a sore throat and ears and my tummy having trouble still! I'm tired of school, I'm tired of stupid boys but I'm still having fun and being happy! Life is still good!

Exciting Life

So I colored my hair as most of you know and have seen but for those that haven't seen there are pictures... yes I was playing with my webcam again. Life is great, I had an awesome winter break, I had to work a lot but having no homework or tests to study for was stellar! Now I am back at school and it looks like I will have an extremely busy semester, I will definitely be writing a heck of a lot more than last semester and it will be intense but I can do it. Who doesn't love a challenge?
Well... Last night was pretty awesome, I know you all thought Nathan Summers and I were official before... but we weren't, no worries that phase is over. He asked me if I would be his girlfriend just last night, and it was super cute.... for the whole story you will have to talk to me ;) So I am now in a relationship where I am not dating other people... I've never done that before. But I'm excited He really is awesome!