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RaNDoM THiNGS To KNoW ABouT Me!

1: I thoroughly enjoy Costco rolls. FAVORITE food group.

2: I am partially in love with Jared Leto.

3: I have mild OCD.

4: I find athlete hair like the most attractive thing in the world. Like helmet/baseball hat hair or when basketball/soccer players get it all messed up. haha

5: I can't stand having hair past my shoulders.

6: My entire body is my "tickle spot."

7: Germ-o-phobe.

8: I invent words. Such as: bullomalarkey. (Bullsh*t, balogna, and malarkey.)

9: When i get scared really bad, i lose the feeling in my fingertips. I don't know if that happens to everyone or not, but it does to me.

10: I tend to get up in the middle of the night to change my pajamas.

11: I have 2 toothbrushes and 3 different toothpastes... all of which i use on a regular basis.

12: I have the strangest dreams you could ever imagine.

13: I have a pretty unhealthy addiction to [Scrubs].

14: I can't cook to save my life. I try, but it doesn't exactly work.

15: I have a husband, a fiance, "another man", a father of my children, but no boyfriend. (Just so we're clear... ALL of those are inside jokes. haha)

16: I have a MySpace, a Facebook, a Twitter, and a Blogspot... i am such a nerd.

17: I'm a good speler. :)

18: I plan on going into Social Sciences after high school.

19: I'm extremely jumpy. And ticklish... not good.

20: I can pop all of the joints in all of my fingers. Gross, i know. But what can ya do?

21: I hate when people say "u" for "you", or "2" for "to/too", or "4" for "for." (haha that was funny) I don't know why, but it just bugs me.

22: I really don't like dark chocolate.

23: When i breathe, it always has some kind of rhythm. Whether it's with the music i'm listening to or the kind of road i'm on... it's hard to explain. But it's weird.

24: You know that sound people make when they're trying to sound like an elephant? Not the when you like buzz your lips, but when you press them really tightly together and blow? Well... i hate that sound. So much. It actually makes my lips tingle when i hear it, and a little bit even now just thinking about it.

25: I can count infinitely in French. I can also shop, order food, ask for directions, give directions, and have a polite conversation in French. Talent!

I choose to tag the following 5 people:

--Sarah

--Kaylie

--Kelsie

--Savy

--Anyone on the family blog that wants to do it.

It is currently 3:14 AM

and i have a mild to severe case of insomnia. this is probably due to the fact that when i got home today at 2:15, i changed into some comfy pants, ranted to my mom for a little bit about the fact that i have been done with Personal Progress for almost 2 years, but they just barely added another YW value to the program ("virtue") and my YW leader expects me to do like all the experiences and a 10 hour project for it, and then i crashed on my couch. and slept until like 6 ish, or whenever it was that we ate dinner. obviously, that was a less-than-brilliant idea. i'm now wide awake, even though i've been laying on the couch trying to sleep since 11:50. don't ask me why i felt the need to blog about this, because i'm not sure how i would answer that question.

instead, i'll tell you what's been going on in my life.

for the most part, this "life" i mentioned basically consists of school, cheer, food, and sleep. oh, and prom. but that's more like what i do after school in meetings, and what i think about while i'm doing all of those activities i just mentioned... except sleep. i think about fried-chicken farms when i sleep, apparently. i don't know if you particularly care or not, but prom this year is going to be... how can i put this delicately... well, it's going to be the s-word, pretty much. no, not just "s-word." the s-word... that's a good thing. basically, the theme for prom was TOTALLY my idea, and i like to tell that to anyone who will listen. are you ready for this? "A Walk In The Park." see, the last few proms i've seen/heard of have had some pretty heavy motifs... last year, the theme was "You're My Everything." seriously? this is high school. chances are you're not going to marry whoever you go to prom with, so why have such an intense feel to it? my class isn't even that into this whole prom idea, but we "have" to do it (i'm not going to lie, i would have been incredibly sad if we didn't have prom. but i just don't want to make a HUGE deal out of it.), so we just figured "hey, we might as well make this as fun and chill as we can." so i threw out this idea, and seemed to be pretty well-liked. not only is it just like a nice, chill theme, but we know pretty much exactly what our decorations are going to be and exactly where we're going to get them from. the best part? it's going to cost like nothing. as of now, it looks like we're going to make more money from tickets than we're going to spend on decorations. cha-ching! oh, and our promenade song is balla... "Dancing In The Moonlight" by Toploader, the one from "A Walk To Remember." it's the greatest song! i know i said i didn't want to get all worked up about prom, but i am pretty excited to see how this turns out. right now, it's on March 21st... which is also the day that my sister's baby is due, so my mom isn't going to be here to see me promenade. bummer. oh well, i'd for sure choose the baby over prom if i could, too!

hmm what else to write about... cheer is going pretty alright. i'm finally confident enough in myself to not freak out and have a panic attack every time there's a basketball game. i need to get a picture of me in my cute little uniform and put it on here... OH and i sooo have to get a picture of our cheer crowd... i'm for sure doing that next chance i get. :)

gosh i'm running out of thoughts now. i had like a billion running through my head when i was trying to sleep... oh wait, i know why i can't write down those thoughts. it's because they are top secret ones about Sadie's! haha oh i am so clever so clever just so so clever.

okay well i'm stopping here, because i think my words stopped making sense. i think i'm going to go try and sleep again... wish me luck, folks.

P.S. Dad got some microSD cards for our phones, so i was FINALLY able to get pictures off of my phone and onto here. i'll show you a few of my favorites!

This is a picture done by Pyper. It's... something. I don't know, but it has the words "Pyper", "Jennifer" (ish), and "i♥u", so i like it. :)

What a weird picture... "If there are words for this... i don't know them."--D. H. Anderson

The famous Junior Class Christmas tree! Baby, oh baby!

and FYI, it is now 3:46 A.M. bah humbug.

Kiniah...

i just wanted to say that even though i haven't written much about her lately (mostly because she lives like a billion years away), Kiah is still my homestar. she came home a couple of times in the last month, and they were grand times. love you, Melman!

Me and my cute Nikiah being all cool and stuff at our great Ashley-friend's casa!


i just wanted to make that very important announcement... i still love Nikiah with real, actual love! :)

Frick frickety frickin fricker!

Pardon my French, but that's the only words i can come up with to describe my feelings for snow/ice. I had quite the run in this morning with it... actually, it was more of a slide in. When i was driving to school this morning, i took a turn faster than i had anticipated, and began sliding out of controle. I then proceeded to slide off the road and get stuck, back-end first.

At first, i tried to kind of dig the snow out of the way of the tires to try and get out of there, but it was like 2 1/2 feet of snow, when an inch or so of solid ice on top. If i was maybe oooh like 100 pounds lighter, i could've just walked on it, but instead i'd take a step, then instantly go up to my knees i snow. I now have all kinds of scratches all over my ankles and shins from the ice. Needless to say though, nothing i did helped.

Considering where we live and the zero amount of cell coverage, the deal is usually that when someone leaves the house, we give them somewhere between 30-45 minutes for them to call us and let us know that they got to town okay. Well... when i left the house at 7:35, i said that i'd call when i got to town. Unfortunately, my family doesn't love me and they never came looking for me, even when i'd been gone for an hour without calling. (Mom, Dad, and Kimberly... that was a miniature guilt trip. Just so we're clear.) So after a total of an hour and a half of alternating between crying, sitting and starting into space, and trying to dig an entire car out of the ice encrusted snow, it occurred to me that i could call 911. In case you didn't know, even if you don't have regular service on your cell phone, there is always always always emergency service so you can call 911. Anyways, i dialed, hit "Send", then immediately hit "End" and used that service to call the house. That's right, i stole cell service from 911. haha i'm so clever!

Mom and Dad came in the park truck and towed the car out of there and all was well, or so i thought. When they were connecting the tow strap, i remembered that i'd heard a hissing sound when i went off the road. Sure enough, my back left tire was blown, and we had to put the donut on there. So then Dad drove me to school in Missy so he could take the tire to get fixed, while Mom drove the truck back, picked up Junior, and came back into town so she could bring Dad home in order for me to keep the car.

And just to give me a chance to vent, i just want to say that this is all Tina Campbell's fault. She is a federal judge who has told the county not to maintain the majority of the road that i take to school. A few weeks ago when we got like a foot and a half of snow, it was MOSTLY plowed, but they left 4 inches of snow on it for some stupid reason. That was alright at the time, because Missy can make it through 4 inches of snow. However, now that some time has passed and the snow has been packed, it is about 2 inches of solid ice, whereas the rest of the roads in the area have had all the snow melted off by now. So because of Tina Campbell, i blew a tire, i have 3 Band-Aids on each ankle, my fingertips were literally completely numb for the majority of the day, my back bumper is seriously cracked, and so is my dignity and confidence in my driving abilities.

What's the moral of the story? That's right. Always, always, always find someone to blame for your rotten luck. :)

P.S. Has anyone else noticed that i can dramatize absolutely any story? Man... i should really be a writer.

P.P.S. Say "Chip shaped suitcase" 5 times fast, i dare you.

Happy, Merry, Happy!

That is, "birthday", "Christmas", and "New Year!" I realize it's been a while since i've posted, and i apologize for that. I can only blog once in a while, but when i do, it's usually worth it. :)

The 21st was the greatest day of the year because--you guessed it-- i turned 17! As of now, i can (legally) go see Rated R movies and donate blood. Unfortunately, i don't care to go see any movies that are Rated R, and blood drives only come around every once in a while. So... 17 isn't that HUGE of a deal. If you're wondering, all i really did for my birthday was go to church, come home, finish reading "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer (awesome book, by the way), and go on a treasure hunt for presents. That was fun. :) I have a video of it, but i think we all are aware of how agonizing it would be to try and download it from here at my casa.

My class ring. Thanks, Mom & Pop! ♥

As for Christmas, we were honored with the presence of Keith, Rachelle, and Molly. :) Also, i'm proud to say that i haven't lost my dog-whispering abilities. I wish i could've gotten a picture of me laying on my bed watching "Scrubs" (courtesy of Todd... thanks, broja!) with Molly... it was tute. And for New Years Eve, i chilled with my family for a little while with the traditional buffet, then i drove down to Kanab for the bi-stake New Years Eve dance. It was SO much fun! Plus, i won a root beer. haha

Alright... i am currently waiting for dinner and watching the Rose Bowl, so i'm gonna go ahead and do this super long survey that i kiped from MySpace. You don't have to read it all, if you don't want to. :)

2008

Stayed single almost the whole year?
Not almost the whole year... i stayed single the entire year. Good for me!

Kissed someone new?
That's a negatory, captain.

Done something you've regretted?
"Never regret anything because at one point, it was exactly what you wanted." So there.

Lost someone?
Hmm, i've lost a few.

Cut class?
Nope. I'm a good girl! :)

Were involved in something you'll never forget?
I guess X-Press counts in that category.

Visited a different country?
Pshh right. I wish!

Cooked a gross meal?
Haha yeah that's for dang sure! I am terrible at cooking.

Lost something important to you?
I've lost some friends. I also lost my braces, which i guess were important, but i don't miss them. :)


Got a gift you adore?
Yes! I got my class ring for my birthday, and some freakin pink converses. Baby oh baby!

Tripped over a coffee table?
No... but i've tripped over nothing, and i've run into countless doors. You can call me Grace. haha

Dyed your hair?
Not dyed it, but i've gotten highlights a few times.

Came close to losing your life?
Not that i'm remembering... i guess if nothing comes to mind, then this would be a no?

Went to a party?
Pshh it's always a party wherever i am.

Read a great book?
Yeeeah. Actually several, thanks to Jakoe. She got me hooked on Jodi Picoult.

Saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
Man, i wish. I've never been to a concert, and it is sad.

2008: Friends and Enemies

Did you meet any new friends this year?
I haven't really MET anyone new, but like i've become friends with people that i've known for a while. I like it a lot!

Did you hate anyone?
Nah, i don't hate anyone. There's one person that i came close with, but i got over it.

Did you grow apart from anyone?
I've grown apart from some people, and there was another instance where it was more... sudden than that.

Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
Not so much regrets as "what if"s and "i wonder"s.

2008: Your BIRTHDAY:

Did you have cup cakes?
Aw... no, i didn't.
I had cheesecake, though!

Did you have a party?
Nope. I just went to church, came home, finished reading "The Host," then opened presents with my mom and my Kimbly.

Did you get any presents?
I did i did! They was sweet.

2008: All about YOU

Did you change at all this year?
I'm so different, it's almost scary.

Did you get your hair cut?
Yeah, like 3 times. Most recently was on Christmas Eve.

Did you change your style?
I don't really know what my style is, so i can't say.

Were you in school?
Indeed i was. Still am, in fact.

Did you get good grades?
I can't really remember much about school before the summer... but i made it from 10th grade to 11th, so i guess i did!

Did you have a job?
Yeah, i've had a couple.

Did you drive?
Yeah! I've had my license for one year and a day.

Did you own a car?
Technically, my parents own it... but i drive it the most.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not yet, but Sarah is due in March! Yay!

Did you move at all?
Pshh no.

Did you go on any vacations?
I went to New Mexico and California... i think that's it.
Unless Salt Lake counts?

Would you change anything about yourself now?
I think that i would get a pedicure and a manicure, but that's probably it. I like me. :)

2008: Wrap UP:

Was 2008 a good year?
I wouldn't go so far as to say it was a bad year, but it wasn't really spectacular. A lot of garbage went down earlier in the year, but it got better towards the end.

2009 New Years​ Surve​y

Will you be looki​ng for a new job?
Shoot... i was actually supposed to call a guy back today about getting a job... whoops. Anyways, YES!

Will you be looki​ng for a new relat​ionsh​ip?​
Oh who needs boyfriends. They're dumb.

New house​?​
Likely... no.

What will you do diffe​rent in 2009?​
Rock the world, not just Kanab.

New Years​ resol​ution​?​
It's a secret, of course!

What will you not be doing​ in 2009?
​Being stupid.

Any trips​ plann​ed?​
Yeah! California trip in March for the music department, Rexburg in April for Todd & Kristen's wedding, who knows where in the summer, and possibly NC for Keith and Rachelle's wedding. It's going to be an action-packed year.

Weddi​ng plans​?​
Not for me, but for my brothers.

What'​s on your calen​dar?
​A lot of birthdays, a couple weddings, a missionary farewell... a lot of things.

What can'​t you wait for?
An awful lot of things!

What would​ you like to see happe​n diffe​rent?​
I'd like to see us take state in basketball and football... but especially football, because it will be my senior year.

What about​ yours​elf will you be chang​ing?
I'll become a senior, and will (eventually) turn 18.

What happe​ned in '08 that you didn'​t think​ would​ ever happe​n?
That i would lose some of the people closest to me in the way that i did.

Will you be nicer​ to the peopl​e you care about​?​
I haven't been mean that i'm aware of, but yeah i guess i could be nicer.

Will you dress​ diffe​rentl​y this year than you did in 08?
Why would i?

Are you going​ to be in schoo​l in 09?
Yeah! I'm going to finish my junior year, then start my senior year. Yikes!

How will you make more money​ in 09?
Get a job ASAFP (as soon as freaking possible), and possibly a couple summer jobs. And who knows, maybe i'll strike lucky in the lottery.

Will you do chari​ty work?​
Well i don't know... i'm not exactly a psychic, of course.

Did you drink​ on New Years​ Eve?
I drank my free Root Beer that i won! haha

Will you be nice to peopl​e you don'​t know?
Don't see why not. :)

Do you expec​t 2009 to be a worse​ year for you than 2008?​
I'm hoping it will be a way better year.

How much did you chang​e from this time last year til now?
So much. I'm a lot more social, i'm somewhat less shy, and i like to think i've gotten stronger.

Do you plan on havin​g a child​?​
Heck to the no.

Will you still​ be frien​ds with the same peopl​e you are frien​ds with now?
I like to think so. I'm friends with some pretty great people!

Will you be movin​g?​
Not a chance.

What will you make sure doesn​'​t happe​n in 2009 that happe​ned in 08?
There's really nothing i can promise won't happen... well, i won't make it to my Sweet 17, i suppose. haha

What were your New Years​ Eve plans​?​
Chilled at my casa for a little while, then i went to town for the bi-stake youth New Years Eve dance. It was SO much fun!

Did you have someo​ne to kiss at midni​ght?​
Nah. It was a church activity, of course! haha

Wishe​s for 2009:​
Make the most of it.

So to wrap up, i just want to say thanks to anyone and everyone who gave me something for my birthday/Christmas. I love you all! :)