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Aweh, thanks bathroom!
THE MAIN EVENT!
Not only was I in the program of a show that I was not even performing in (I'm on the original recording! Thanks for errything Chris Wynters!) but I found some memories in a book..
You know a DramaDork when you see one!
on my TO-READ list!
Home! LBHS!
They were each rough and nasty divorces.
One of my many friends (well, this is Jessy) I'm ridiculously proud of and glad to know!
a smile yesterday and today forever
MAY LONG 2012 is looking fine!
My TO-DO List:
-Clean -Eat -Attend singing lessons
-Plant flowers -pick out cabnitry -hang with a friend
In the past few days, I feel like I'm going through one of those self-examination periods that come every so often. I wish that they happened more because I feel a sense of awakening and energy. I hate how life becomes drudgery. This past week was brutally cold. I had to take a math diploma prep course. I would stay up late and waste too much time on my iPhone.
Thursday night, I decided to keep my phone downstairs when I went up to bed. Normally I lay there for a half-hour surfing the phonewebs. But I decided to write in my journal and have an in-depth scripture study and prayer. Ever since that night I've felt a new way of thinking come over me. I attribute it to feeling closer to the Spirit. My eyes are opened and my head is more clear. I find myself longing to improve myself, to become who I want and envision myself becoming.
I love that quote. Here's a list of things I want to/have begun working on:
-Fitness I've been working hard since I got home from Utah. I did a little P-90X, 5-Factor, and now the monthly workout that is in Seventeen magazine. It's actually really good. I also heard about the My Fitness Pal app from Shannon, and I've been clocking in my workouts and nearly everything I eat. It's been really helpful. My goal is to feel confident with my body by spring break in March!
-Fashion I want to have more fun with fashion and clothes. I read style blogs everyday and wish that I could commit to keeping one. I wish I could be even more creative with how I dress, and I'll keep working on this area. I am drooling over this video of the owner of Modcloth's closet:
-Blogging Having been an avid blog reader since 2007, I wish more than ever that I had a blog that was a daily habit, and with a design that was just me. Most of all, I want to be proud of my work.
-Education This semester has been rough in the secular learning section. My math teacher wasn't the best for me, and I've loathed the subject all year. Math used to be easy for me, and I always had one of the best marks in the class. I got some humble pie in high school and have barely passed all these years. After having an amazing teacher at my prep course this week, I began understanding the work and didn't feel terrified of failing which has plagued me.(It makes me not even want to try.) I just want to love learning and avoid this perfectionism and competitive attitude that takes control over my thinking and effort.
-Seminary Tonight I went to the 100th Anniversary Broadcast for the Seminary program. It feels like a special occasion for me because my Great-Grandma Katherine Ure Murphy was in the very first seminary class. Here I am a hundred years later graduating seminary in 2012! Also, I'm a member of the seminary counsel at my school and I have some ideas and goals to get our program more recognized around the school. I know how much seminary means to me and impacts my life for good, I want to share that feeling with others. The church is true brothers and sisters!
-Family Here's some honesty I want to share with you all- my relationships with my siblings are kind of awkward. I'm the youngest, I've been the only one at home since 8th grade-ish. All I remember is living far apart and I want strong relationships with them more than anything in this world. I'm willing to try anything to be best buddies with my 3 blood siblings and them spouses!
-Singing I hardly ever sing for my family and I never practice when they are home. I'm not sure why, but I need to work on it. Now I'm going to share a new-found secret. My dream is to be the female version of Michael Buble. Corny, ridiculous, whatever I may think of it- I'll come bursting on the scene bringing back the vintage female vocal style that I love so dearly. Kind of like this girl-
Do you know I know this lovely personally? I met her at her concert in November and I interviewed her for my class! Perhaps I'll share some of it- I'll have to ask her first. wink. ;) <-- that style of expression annoys me but so be it.
This blogging time has been wonderful. I'll do it more often, and I'll do it for me! Here's a couple photos from around my life lately, enjoy your Monday and I love you!
I have to post at this exact time- 11:11 pm on 1-1-11!
I wish this year:
(x) To blog more
I created this new blog that got me inspired to blog more often! I have some room for improvement, but I've still made progress.
(x) to get fit
In August I started 5-Factor Fitness and have lost 15 pounds. I still have probably 15-20 to go, but I'm really proud of myself!
(x) to be creative every day
Not everyday, but while taking my school classes this year I had lots of opportunities to create. I'm counting iPhoneography and journal writing for the daily part.
(x) to ace the ACT
I got a 28 on the first try and never went back. I wish I could've tried again to get myself some good scholarships, but once was enough.
(x) to apply to college
Applied and admitted to my second choice, BYU-I. I have to wait a bit longer to hear from BYU.
I'm really excited for 2012- I just love even numbers. I will be graduating high school and starting college. I wrote a list of resolutions in my journal and a few include:
-Have a goal to accomplish every day
-create more visual art
- read more books
I'll post about my trip to Utah over Christmas real soon!
driving with the heat on full blast and with the air conditioning on full blast in the space of 24 hours.We had a cold spurt for a few days and people, I'm not looking forward to the winter.But I am looking forward to the beautiful weather that's happening this week!
I've been practicing for the school musical audition on Tuesday. I went to my singing teacher's house and she helped me by boosting my confidence. She started teaching me when I was in the 8th grade, and boy I've come a long way since. I used to be so full of anxiety I could hardly sing. I would get so stressed. Now I've grown older and my anxiety has decreased and I gained a lot of experience by singing in choirs four times a week last year (a pattern that will repeat itself this year).
I remember when I decided to start taking singing lessons. I was in 7th grade and realized that if I wanted to do musical theater, then hunny I better be able to sing. I signed up at the music store near my home and waited in anxiety for Saturday at 2:00 to come around. The day came and I met my teacher Megan and started a warm-up. This was the very first time that I had sung alone in front of a person and it was terrifying. A few months passed and I got a new teacher named Trish. She was a folk singer and put me at ease a bit and I opened up more. One day Kristen came to substitute, and I loved her personality and style of teaching so she become my teacher. I took lessons every week in 8th and 9th grade. But truthfully, I would never practice during the week because I was too afraid to sing in front of my family! I still am, I really only practice when I'm home alone. It's something I need to work on. I'm just scared of criticism, that's what makes it hard to sing in front of people.
Anyways, I'm thrilled that my voice is growing stronger and clearer all the time. My range is growing as well. I keep working through the anxiety and building confidence.
Back to the weekend, I spent it babysitting one of my favorite families that I haven't babysat in a long time. I was so excited to see them! I've been babysitting them since I was 13. It's crazy how time flies. On Saturday night I drove Carlee and I to a get together at a friend's house who lives just outside the city. It was so beautiful! We played games, had a campfire, roasted marshmellows and watched a movie.
After church yesterday and an afternoon spent watching the classic movie The Single's Ward, my dad and I met up with Melissa and Annaleen and Randy down by the river. The Bow is the Canadian version of the beach. Notice our glowing fair skin.
There's no school today and I'm planning on hanging with my homegirl and watching Waiting for Guffman.
