Oh, irony

So, I was sitting in seminary today, thinking about how tired I was, and how I hated being tired, and how sick I was of being tired all the time. This week has been especially crazy. Then, Bro. Dixon passed out little slips of paper - at random - that had phrases from verses. 30 steps to edification, or something like that. So, I look down at the paper he gave me. It said, "retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary," from Doctrine and Covenant 88:124. Can you say irony? Or maybe Divine Intervention. So, I think it's time to go to bed earlier. Hopefully it will happen. And hopefully I'm not bombarded by homework so I CAN do it. And...I thought I'd share that. Just because I like irony. Because sarcasm is a form of irony. Basically, irony rules my life.

I like babies

In psychology, we've been talking about development, so we've also been talking about babies. And, really, honestly, truly, babies are freakin' amazing. The woman's body is amazing with what it does with that baby for 9ish months, and then the way that baby develops and grows and learns. Goodness, it's nothing short of  a miracle! It makes me think of my sister in law, who's pregnant right now. It makes me think of my 15 nieces and nephews and how I've been able to literally see three of them grow up right before my eyes. - I've seen most of them grow up, but I will younger, so I wasn't really conscious of the changes they were making. It's just so...ah, I don't have words for it. Miraculous.

It's just truly a testamant to me of God and His plan. Of how He created us. No way this could have happened by chance. That it was chance that the human body evolved into such an incredible, intricate thing, that it creates such fragile, yet endurable things called babies. I. Love. Psychology. It makes me think about things I normally wouldn't have. And it only strengthens my testimony. Awesomeness. And, I really, really, really like babies. I can't wait to be a mommy!

I like to play tag.

So, I went on Holly's blog. She had a questionnaire, and she said that if you read it, you were tagged. Which, by the way, is cheating. But, I'm ok with this, because I'm "rewarding" myself. I give myself rewards/breaks while I do my homework. Otherwise, I'd get cranky and even more resentful to my teachers. This week must be "Let's give the seniors a whole lot of homework so they want to die!" week. So, though I prolly shouldn't be taking a break, I am.


What is on your bed right now?




A pillow. A nice, warm blanket (my room gets FREEZING) and a big stuffed dog. Yes, I still sleep with a stuffed animal.



When was the last time you threw up?



I...don't know. It's not something I usually keep track of.





Name 3 people who made you smile this week?



Let's see, my brother Michael (as annoying he is, we get along sometimes), and Sis. Ramos and Sis. Jones. My young womens president and stake young womens president. They randomly came over yesterday. Which, actually kinda made me scared, but it was just to talk. They're neat ladies.





What were you doing at 8 am this morning?



Grading homework for Miss/Sis. Neerings. I'm her student aid. Easiest thing ever.






What is your favorite holiday?



Christmas. It's the whole happy, loving feeling that I love. It's a holiday celebrating the birth and life of Christ. It brings the best out of people.






Have you ever been to another country?



Nope. The furthest I've been from Mesa is Utah.






Ever go camping?



Yerp.





Do you have a tan?



Yes. Sock tan, ring tans, watch tan, farmer tan. Oh, and in the summer, I sometimes get real tans.





Are you someone's best friend?



I don't really know.







What are you doing tonight?



Homework. and procrastination. And more homework. And then sleep. Don't I have an exciting life?





Where is your mom right now?



On the living room couch, watching Lie To Me.





Last person you talked to on the phone?



Mi hermana Amy.




Are you happy?



Yes! :) I love being happy. You never know how great being happy is until you've experienced not being happy. There must be opposition in all things. :)




Last song listened to?



This Side by Nickel Creek.



Is anyone jealous of you?



I hope not. But I found out I bumped my friend out of the Top 20, so maybe?





Do you hate anyone right now?



Satan. ha, just kidding. He only makes me stronger. HA! Take that Satan.





How many kids do you want when you're older?



4 to 6. Or more. I'm excited to have kids. Yes, I know it's hard. But it's worth it, no?


How old will you be turning on your next birthday?



18. Oh. My. Gosh. This is in 4 months and 4 days. Freak out.





Have you ever been to Six Flags?



nope.






Honestly, who was the last person to tell you that they love you?



Danica Quist. After singing Soup on a Stick. AKA my song.





Did you have an exciting last weekend?



Not particularly. It wasn't even all that relaxing. It was just...there.





How's your heart lately?



It beats? I don't know how to answer this question. haha it's whole. No heartbreaking or anything.




Will this weekend be a good one?



I sure hope so. It'll probably be stressful. Regional auditions!





Have you ever worn the opposite sex's clothing?



Um, yes. I was a tom boy when I was younger. Basically my whole wardrobe was made up of boy's clothes. And, I may or may not occasionally go to the boy's section for shirts. Like I may or may not have done for my Agent P shirt.



What is your relationship status?



Happily single.



Do you eat junk food everyday?



Actually, no. Not everyday.


Describe your best friend.



Well...I'm not going to lie, it's hard to pick a best friend. But...let's go for Lanelle. She's goofy, hilarious, sarcastic, artistic, and very kind-hearted.




How late did you stay up last night and why?



12-ish. Because homework is of the devil.





What's the connection between you and the last 3 people you texted?



Well, since I don't have a phone, this question is moot.



Do you like someone?



Yes. I'm pretty sure the subject of this liking is well known. And I possibly might be liking someone else, also?



Have you ever kissed someone whose name started with an S?



Um, no. This chica has virgin lips.
 
 
So. I'm taking a page out of Holly's book. If you read this, tag! you're it! Ha.

Boredom.

So. I'm bored. And procrastinating homework. And...I honestly don't know if I have anything worth saying. But, I'm bored, so here I am! And this will probably be randomness. On a stick.

Mr. Garcia. Can someone please make him disappear? He may be trying to "prepare us for college" but I'm pretty sure all he is doing is scaring us away from college. Because I can guarantee that college will not be this ridiculous. Who assigns 17 assignments within the first two weeks of the semester?! (17 may be an exaggeration...but not a big one. It's that ridiculous.) Basically, if I die before I graduate (which would make me very sad) it will be because of him.

Speaking of graduation, my mother got a call last night. I had sent my brother Jess (AKA Senior Root) on a mission. I wanted to know what my class rank was, but I have a tendency to forget to do things, unless there's a grade attached to it. So, I asked him to check it out for me once the ranks were all calculated and stuff. So, it was Jess who called my mother. And...I am...IN THE TOP 20!!! I am ranked 20, but hey, I'm in the top 20. Can't ask for anything more.

So, these three girls are possibly my favorite people ever. Kristina Wilson, Kaitlyn Crockett and Holly Dixon. Me and Kaitlyn are in the same ward. So, same Sunday School class and Young Women's class. And this year, we've been in the same seminary class. I think seminary can be the best way to form bonds with people. Because the Spirit helps with things like that, I do believe. I met Holly in 9th grade in Treble Clefs, the girls choir at Taylor. (I know. All girls choir. You think we'd kill each other with all those hormones. But it was a good group of girls.) We were both altos. Therefore, we were destined for friendship. Haha, but, yes. She's awesome. And I met Kristina this year, also in choir! These three girls make me happy. They put a smile on my face. They make me laugh lots. I'm so grateful to know them. They're pretty much the ones I'm going to miss the most once I leave for college. I feel like I can tell them everything. (Not that I do tell them everything. I just don't do that. I don't think I tell anyone everything. Hm, maybe that's why I have so much stress...But, yes. If there's something I need to talk about, or tell someone, I'd be totally comfortable going to one or them.) Anyways, I love these girls. I'm so blessed to have them in my life. I once heard, in a seminary conference, that the Lord puts people in our path - but we must be walking down the right path, His path, in order to meet them. I'm so grateful that I've been walking down the path that I have, because it's meant that I've met them. And they're awesomeness. On a stick.

Kay, now I'm not so bored. I'm just hungry. And dinner's almost done. So I shall eat.

Twenty-eleven

I'm awful at setting goals. Mostly because most of my goals that I like to set are like super long-term - like when I was a wee beehive I was like, (in little girl voice) "I'm gonna finish my Personal Progress before I turn 18!" And I did it. My goals now are to graduate with my scholastic - not so long term any more - go to NAU, and get good grades (nothing below a C. Or not even a C would be awesome. I've only ever had a single B in my career of being a student. I'd like to keep it C free. HA, like that's really going to happen.) Get married in the temple. Be a mom. But, I'm awful at short term goals, or smaller goals.

What I've been trying to do this year, is kinda feel my way in, settling in before I begin all my goals all at once. From the very first day, I've been reading my scriptures - which I've been awful at. But, since the 1st, I've read at least 5 minutes each day. Begining on Sunday, I've started writing in my journal. I want to write in my journal everyday. I used to do that, and I really loved it, but stopped in the middle of 1st quarter. Next, I want to start on health goals. While the weather is nice (for, like two more weeks.) I want to walk home from school at least 3 times a week. Even when it gets super hot, I will walk at least one day. Plus, I really, really need to eat more healthy. So, for after school snacks, I'm going for fruits. Like apples with cheese. Deliciousness.

This year marks the year that many life changing things will be happening. Graduation. Moving away from home. College. Adulthood. Huge stuff. So, it makes sense that I start making changes in my life that will better prepare me to make those upcoming changes, and even the changes that will come in the further future. I feel like these past sixish months, I've regressed. In a lot of things. I've procrastinated WAY more. I feel like I've regressed spiritually. I've become more lazy. So, it's time for this girl to make some changes. But, I'm kinda excited for it. It's kinda exciting to think of the future and all that you can become. Once you get past of that freaking out stage.

Speaking of which, I think I'm over (mostly) the whole freaking out/panic attacks about college. I'm getting really pumped up for it. I'm so ready for high school to be over!

Welp, here's to goals and making changes in life. Trying can only make life better!