A Great Life

I have been thinking about it a lot lately and I have a great life.

I have great friends and I love my family. I know I have talked about these three people a few times lately but, how can I help it when they are my three best friends and keep me laughing and smiling.
I have my best friend Garrett who lives here in Utah and I look up to him with lots of of respect. I have my sister Samantha and how our bond is getting closer and it is a good life with her. I have my cousin Corbin who I adore and he helps me to connect with my inner child more then I know how to by myself.

Example One...

Samantha recently invited me, Garrett and Jordan to go to the temple to walk the grounds and just be there. We did not go inside but, we were there just feeling the peace the temple brings. Of course we all decided to go but, we all probably went for different reasons maybe some just to go and others to find peace and maybe one of us to think about the future and what it might hold. We all went for different reasons but, we all came home happier and feeling more calm then we did before. Samantha and I also went on a walk recently and though it was cold we still went on a walk when I originally had no clue why we were going outside in the cold but, we went out into the wind and just talked. Communication is a great thing:) We had some fun walking around talking bout school and everything in our lives. I like that it because we only have some much time before she will go on a mission and we can't do that for a long time.

Example Two...

Corbin and my inner child that he releases is way fun. Like for example when we play chess / checkers "Corbin's Way". This consists of me playing the two games by the actual rules and Corbin deciding he can place his pieces where-ever he wants and jumping over my pieces kills them. You can probably see the outcome of this strategy... Corbin will of course win every time which is fine by me. I do not complain but, I do tease him and try to jump over his pieces in which case he tells me it's "against the rules". I can always have fun with him and we can play tackle, chase, checkers, chess, etc.. I love him he makes me happy and makes me long to be a child again.

Example Three...

Friends, mainly Garrett Payne. I am not saying I do not have other friends because I do, I have plenty of other friends who I hang out with and be around but, its just Garrett has been my best friend and especially lately with all of my crazy schooling and such. I have been taught by this boy the meaning of patience and continuous love and kindness. We have many fun times together like playing ping pong, riding around in his cruiser, playing chase with his nieces and nephews, and so on and so fourth. He is my best friend who I know I can always count on. Having a best friend is great because you know you can always count on them to be there.

My life is great and I love the people I have in it. Yeah, I know I am slow to realizing some things in my life that I know I probably take for granted but, my family and my friends mean the very most to me along with my religion because, I know with out my Latter Day Saint background I would not be where I am today and I wouldn't have the great family and friends I have now. I love my life, I love the people in it even though sometimes we hurt each other and or fight I always know they still love me and I love them. Its a great life and I hope all of you out there can see what great lives you all have. Find the good in your life and hang on to it and don't let go. It's a great life and you only have one shot to live it so live it well.

Valentines Love (Friend Love)

Well its that time of the year that some people love and some people hate. It can be way fun and have multiple surprises but, some only notice it as Single Awareness day and feel bad for themselves and dread the day to come.

I look at it differently and in a bit of a different light. Valentines is not just a day to have a "significant other" "girlfriend" "boyfriend" or "someone special of the opposite gender". It's also a day where you can love and recognize everyone you have in your life and those that love you. So here I go, I am going to recognize a few friends that are my closest friends who I give a shout out of great thanks for loving me and all I am so here I go.... My "Valentine Loves"

My Sister Samantha

My sister has always been there, we are only 13 months apart in age and so we have grown up right next to each other all our lives. Yes, of course we fought in our lives but, I feel that her and I are closer now then we have ever been. Since she will be going on a mission it will be interesting to not have her here and see her go but, it will not change out strong sister love. We talk about boys all the time and to those boys out there... you hurt me Samantha will come after you, you hurt Samantha I will hunt you down and come after you, enough said. We are always there for each other and always goofing off when we have the time with our two very crazy schedules.

Thanks Samantha, I love you.

Garrett Payne

There is so much I could say about this boy. He has not only been a great friend to me but, to my sister Samantha and to my family. He is literally like a big brother to my siblings and they love it. He is known in my family for his cars I will admit because we love to get rides...haha we love that he puts up with us. He watches after my sister at the high school since I am not there any longer and I appreciate that more then he probably realizes. If I ever have a problem or somethings wrong in my family I give one call or text to Garrett and he is there just to say hi real quick before work or even if I don't tell him somethings up he can tell and will drop things off at my house as a surprise for me, Samantha and my family. Hes a joy to be around and helps out everyone around him.

Thanks Garrett, we love you.

Sam Eversole

We have had our ups and downs in our friendship but, I have always known I can turn to Sam Eversole, just to talk and like we do we will just sit in his car and talk usually to hide from my siblings otherwise he gets attacked by them because they like seeing him. I know this doesn't happen often but, when it does, we won't stop talking and I love it. Hes a great example of service and loving everyone and I like that about him. He has taught me to be a better person and to always remember to laugh and for that I am grateful. Thanks for putting up with me for the past few years we have known each other. Its been greatly appreciated by me and my family.

Thanks Sam, your amazing.

Whitney Hingson

Though her and I are apart most of our lives now, there is no doubt that we are always there for each other no matter what the circumstance. With the move to Virginia for her I feel as if our friendship has only become better and more strong. Of course it is hard to work around schedules and always find time but, we manage. I don't know what I would do without Whitney in my life. She has taught me so much through all we have done. We get together and we will cause chaos and even freak friends out by "breaking in and burning a friends house down...." We always find fun, and I have learned to have fun. Lets keep it going for many years to come. 

Thanks Whitney, I love you.

Sam James

The definition of determination, Sam James. I have never met anyone so determined to get things done and to endure so much while in the process of getting something done. I will admit this boy has taught me the definition of determination and following through. He knows how to have fun in any situation and likes to dance. His dancing is something he has tried to teach me but, I have two left feet and can't dance but, I have so much fun trying. Sam is a great singer and as helped me to come closer to Christ by taking me many weeks in a row to tunnel singing and I will forever be grateful for those moments. He is a wonderful and diligent young man who has helped me to come closer to my family and friends and has helped me to relax by always being there and just letting me talk things out. Hes a great friend that anyone would love to have.

Thanks Sam, always remember who you are.

This may be but a few, but I hope that all of you out there that read this even if I haven't mentioned you, know that you are loved. You mean something to someone. So, this Valentines Day don't let it be just a dreaded day, or just another day, tell the people that you love that they mean something to you, that you love them for who they are. I hope you all have a good Valentines day. Love you all.

The College Life Short

Well Everyone I know I haven't posted on this in forever but life became crazy. I am now currently in college at UVU and I am enjoying every minute of it. I have been helping the UVUSA (Utah Valley University Student Associations) aka the student government plan dances, and other activities at the school. Which in a week we have UVU pride week and I am excited for the many activities that will end up happening that week:) I have also made lots of new friends whose names are to name a few: Nic Slater, Jakell Larsen, Rilee Stone, Marie Squires, Aaron, Logan, Kelsey, Claire, Kaylee, Rebecca, Olivia, Kyle, Josh, Sophia, Jake Sorenson, and Lindsey.

Nic, Rilee, Jakell and Marie are all on the UVUSA and are in charge of me and what I do because I am a committee member and I obey them (they are like my boss...haha) ;) Aaron is also a committee member like me and we became friends through being on UVUSA. I will be honest I have so many friends for UVUSA and I am very grateful for that.

Kyle, Josh, Logan, Claire, and Kelsey I met at institute and all of them were in my Institute class last semester which was dating and courtship and now for my second semester I have Teachings of The Living Prophets. I love this class. I really didn't think that I would enjoy it but, I do. In just the first couple of weeks I have learned lots about the Prophets and different ways to look at their teachings. I really enjoy it.

As for the homework load.... well thats not as fun but, its alright:) At least I am learning something new everyday. I wouldn't change a thing about college except for maybe the price of it because it costs a lot but, I am getting a better education which is great.

I know this is short but, this is my college life in short. Oh and did I mention, Whitney came back for Christmas and we had an awesome time together! I loved seeing her again and I hated seeing her go! I can't wait till we see each other again.

 UVU Emerald Ball I helped plan

Whitney and I at UVU dying from "studies" ;)