I found a book I filled out in 2nd grade. It was a big long questionnaire about me, and one page asked what my biggest dreams were for the future. It made me smile. So I thought I would share a few of my big dreams that I have in 2011. Soon I want to graduate college and get married, and watch my kids grow up....but here are a few of the more unique dreams I have:
1. Adoption -In the fourth grade I had the dream of having 27 children when I grew up. I told people I would have 10 and adopt 17 more. I know understand that, that is unreasonable, however I still dream of adopting children. I read a true story of a little girl who literally vanished in the foster care system, because there were so many kids, the state could not keep track of her. That day my dream of adopting foster children was formed. I would like to adopt children under the age of 6.
2. Published Author -I have always loved telling stories. I never liked writing them though. When I got into college, my writing professor made me love writing. He also told me I had way above college level writing skill. He encouraged me to start writing down all my stories and try to get some published. I finished one story that I really liked. I sent it in to a publishing agency. It was close to 40,000 words, they sent me a letter saying it needed to be closer to 120,000 words. I recently started writing another story, that is no where near done, and it is at 50,000 words. I hope to finish it and publish it.
3. Wealth -Of course I had to add this to the list! I am in college to be a social worker with foster kids. It makes good money, but still would make me middle class. I hope someday my job will be enough to support my living expenses, and my writing will be successful enough money for me to be free to have a lot of shiny things and adventures.
4. Go to Africa and Asia -I have for a long time held the nickname Africa bound chick. I was 4 years old when I formed the dream of being a missionary in Africa. All through high school the plan was to become a nurse and spend the rest of my life in Africa. Once in college, I formed new dreams and visions for my life. However, I do still want to spend at least six months in Africa at some point in my life.
My friends recently returned from a trip to Japan. I LOVED their pictures and stories, and it has made me want to go see it myself someday.
5. Have a chat with Betty Robison I greatly admire Betty Robison, and would love to sit and talk with her. She has lived the life I dream of living. I would love to ask her questions, and listen to her stories about all the amazing things she and her husband have done.
6. See the foundation grow -I dream of the day where the Sylar Newton Foundation is as widely known for helping abused kids, as the American Cancer Society is known for helping cancer patient. We just started this past November, and I have already been booked to speak at a few conferences, and been successful with several fundraisers. I believe big things are in store for the foundation.
Memory Mondays I will share different fun and/ or funny memories. Fitness Friday, follow along as I try to lose weight. Every day in between, take a seat and enjoy learning about my life. This blog is a combo of memories, updates, and weight loss
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
20 Hilarious Facebook Pages (cause you know they're true)
In 2010 there was a massive fad with creating Facebook fan pages. I got such a kick out of it! Everything imaginable; there was a page for. It showed me a lot of things I do and think on a regular basis, but never noticed.
Here are 20 pages that made me laugh out loud:
1. Laughing so hard you clap like a retarded seal
2. When I see someone walking by me at night, I assume they’re going to kill me
3. Hate when nobody comments on your awesomely thought up status
4. You've been dating for 2 days - you don't love each other. Shut up.
5. I can't just push the crosswalk button once. I need to push it like 6 times
6. That moment your heart stops when your chair tilts back too far
7. The mini heart attack you get when you miss a step going down the stairs.
8. I have a bad habit of laughing at inappropriate moments
9. It's winter and you're orange. Something just doesn't seem right here.
10. The Mini Spaz Attack When Your In Bed, Half Asleep And Imagine Your Falling
11. Awkward eye contact with people in cars next to you at red lights
12. If Guns Kill People, Do Pencils Misspell Words?
13. I hate it when I'm making a milkshake and boys just show up in my yard
14. You need to discipline your kid before I punch them in the face
15. Thinking of someone when you become a fan of something.
16. How do bus drivers close the door after they get off the bus
17. That mood where everything seems hysterically funny
18. Awkwardly Trying to Run With a Backpack
19. Lowering the music when looking for a street address so I can see better
20. ''Batteries not included'' ruined Christmas day
Here are 20 pages that made me laugh out loud:
1. Laughing so hard you clap like a retarded seal
2. When I see someone walking by me at night, I assume they’re going to kill me
3. Hate when nobody comments on your awesomely thought up status
4. You've been dating for 2 days - you don't love each other. Shut up.
5. I can't just push the crosswalk button once. I need to push it like 6 times
6. That moment your heart stops when your chair tilts back too far
7. The mini heart attack you get when you miss a step going down the stairs.
8. I have a bad habit of laughing at inappropriate moments
9. It's winter and you're orange. Something just doesn't seem right here.
10. The Mini Spaz Attack When Your In Bed, Half Asleep And Imagine Your Falling
11. Awkward eye contact with people in cars next to you at red lights
12. If Guns Kill People, Do Pencils Misspell Words?
13. I hate it when I'm making a milkshake and boys just show up in my yard
14. You need to discipline your kid before I punch them in the face
15. Thinking of someone when you become a fan of something.
16. How do bus drivers close the door after they get off the bus
17. That mood where everything seems hysterically funny
18. Awkwardly Trying to Run With a Backpack
19. Lowering the music when looking for a street address so I can see better
20. ''Batteries not included'' ruined Christmas day
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
25 things to do at Walmart
I have been working at a place across the street from Walmart for two years. That being, I have spent much of my break killing time in wally. Walmart is one of my most favorite places in the world because I am always guaranteed to laugh at something; whether it be the price of a product or the person buying the product.
I have compiled a list of things I have thought of doing. Sadly I must confess I have not yet done any of them.
Here we go!
1. Get a stuffed animal and go to the front of the store and begin stroking it lovingly, saying “Good girl, good Nettie."
2. When there are people behind you, walk REALLY SLOW, especially in thin narrow aisles.
3. Walk up to an employee and tell him in an official tone, "I think we've got a Code 3 in Housewares," and see what happens.
4. Tune all the radios to a polka station; then turn them all off and turn the volumes as high as possible.
5. Walk up to complete strangers and say, "Hi! I haven't seen you in so long!..." etc. See if they play along to avoid embarrassment.
6. Ride those little electronic cars at the front of the store.
7. Set all the alarm clocks to go off at ten minute intervals throughout the day
8. Change all the clocks in the isle to be an hour off. (It will make other patrons internal clock be off the rest of the day.)
9. When an announcement comes over the loudspeaker, assume the fetal position and scream, "No, no! It's those voices again!"
10. Grab stickers that say “radioactive" and put them randomly on food items.
11. While handling guns in the hunting department, suddenly ask the clerk if he knows where the anti-depressants are. Act as spastic as possible.
12. Dart around suspiciously while humming the theme from "Mission: Impossible."
13. Say thing like, "Would you be so kind as to direct me to your Twinkies?"
14. Go to the checkout and buy a bar of candy. Repeat, going to the same cash register, until the clerk notices
15. Get boxes of Condoms and randomly put them in people’s carts when they don't realize it.
16. When people aren't looking, put tampons in their carts if they are a guy, or if they are a girl, put in a jock strap.
17. Rearrange items as you see fit.
18. Leave cryptic messages on the typewriters.
19. As the cashier runs your purchases over the scanner, look mesmerized and say, "Wow. Magic!"
20. Put M & M's on layaway.
21. Move "Caution: Wet Floor" signs to carpeted areas.
22. When someone asks if you need help, begin to cry and ask, "Why won't you people just leave me alone?"
23. Make up nonsense products and ask newly hired employees if there any in stock, i.e., "Do you have any Shnerples here?"
24. Set up a "Valet Parking" sign in front of the store.
25. Relax in the patio furniture until you get kicked out.
I have compiled a list of things I have thought of doing. Sadly I must confess I have not yet done any of them.
Here we go!
1. Get a stuffed animal and go to the front of the store and begin stroking it lovingly, saying “Good girl, good Nettie."
2. When there are people behind you, walk REALLY SLOW, especially in thin narrow aisles.
3. Walk up to an employee and tell him in an official tone, "I think we've got a Code 3 in Housewares," and see what happens.
4. Tune all the radios to a polka station; then turn them all off and turn the volumes as high as possible.
5. Walk up to complete strangers and say, "Hi! I haven't seen you in so long!..." etc. See if they play along to avoid embarrassment.
6. Ride those little electronic cars at the front of the store.
7. Set all the alarm clocks to go off at ten minute intervals throughout the day
8. Change all the clocks in the isle to be an hour off. (It will make other patrons internal clock be off the rest of the day.)
9. When an announcement comes over the loudspeaker, assume the fetal position and scream, "No, no! It's those voices again!"
10. Grab stickers that say “radioactive" and put them randomly on food items.
11. While handling guns in the hunting department, suddenly ask the clerk if he knows where the anti-depressants are. Act as spastic as possible.
12. Dart around suspiciously while humming the theme from "Mission: Impossible."
13. Say thing like, "Would you be so kind as to direct me to your Twinkies?"
14. Go to the checkout and buy a bar of candy. Repeat, going to the same cash register, until the clerk notices
15. Get boxes of Condoms and randomly put them in people’s carts when they don't realize it.
16. When people aren't looking, put tampons in their carts if they are a guy, or if they are a girl, put in a jock strap.
17. Rearrange items as you see fit.
18. Leave cryptic messages on the typewriters.
19. As the cashier runs your purchases over the scanner, look mesmerized and say, "Wow. Magic!"
20. Put M & M's on layaway.
21. Move "Caution: Wet Floor" signs to carpeted areas.
22. When someone asks if you need help, begin to cry and ask, "Why won't you people just leave me alone?"
23. Make up nonsense products and ask newly hired employees if there any in stock, i.e., "Do you have any Shnerples here?"
24. Set up a "Valet Parking" sign in front of the store.
25. Relax in the patio furniture until you get kicked out.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
25 things to do at McDonald's
People loved my last post. So I thought I would post another list of 25 things.
Here are 25 funny things to do at McDonald's. Most of these are things I have witnessed. I have done a few of these things, others I have only heard stories of. In my opinion McDonald's and Walmart are the two places in the world where you can act as weird as you want, and fit right in.
1. Sit in a corner and pretend like you’re making out with yourself. (This works even better when 2 people are doing it separately.)
2. Pay entirely in pennies.
3. Tell them you require three copies of the receipt for filing reasons.
4. Order a shake, and tell them you want bacon with it. If they say no, complain loudly for others to hear, and scream out, "I guess you really don't wana see me smile do you, because right now I don't exactly feel like smiling in light of the extenuating circumstances!"
5. Ask to see the manager, then complain to him about all of life’s problems. If they don’t let you talk to the manager, walk out muttering, “You're gonna be reading about this in the papers.”
6. While you’re in line, jump up and down like you’re having a spazz attack and scream repeatedly, “YO QUIERO TACO BELL!”
7. Sell White Castle food in the restrooms. Then when people get food poisoning you can blame it on McDonald’s.
8. Walk in wearing a Burger King hat. (Great when 3 or 4 people do this at the same time.)
9. Bring in a fart machine and keep setting it off, meanwhile making comments like, “Man, I knew I shouldn’t have eaten here.”
10. Return your food and tell them you’re allergic to nuclear waste mixed with gasoline byproducts.
11. Bring in a video camera and tell them they’re live on 20/20. (You should see the looks on their faces!)
12. Stand on a table with a megaphone and whenever somebody complains say, “This isn’t Burger King, you can’t have it your way.”
13. Flood the soda fountain machine. (It’s more interesting than flooding toilets.)
14. Walk to the drive-thru window and order. (If you really wanna tick ‘em off, skateboard.)
15. Take about 30 or so straws and blow all the wrappers at people. If anyone gives you a look, act a bit too innocent.
16. Speak gibberish, and act confused when they try to tell you that they don’t know how to speak gibberish too.
17. Chuck something at one of the employees. (I bet you five bucks they chuck it back.)
18. Chuck Skittles, M&Ms, or other small candy back into the cooking area.
19. Take two bites out of your burger, then tell the employee it’s cold and ask for a new one. Then repeat. And repeat. And repeat.”
20. Act like a schizo while you’re ordering. (“I’ll have a cheeseburger.” “No, chicken nuggets!” “Cheeseburger!”) Slap yourself to make it look convincing.
21. Climb on top the Play Place. When they tell you to come down, fall off and pretend your hurt, then threaten to sue.
22. When it’s your turn to order, start a conversation with the employee. Ask them how was their day, etc. When someone gets ticked and calls for the manager, scram, or start a conversation with him too.
23. Try to stuff your coins sideways into the charity box. Then when they don’t fit, start complaining loudly about how McDonald’s is so greedy and how they’re ripping off their charities. (Act really outraged about it.)
24. Try to bribe an employee for cheaper food. (Keep any food they give you.)
25. Walk in and go sit down in a seat, then grab the little table advertisement thingy, (you know what I'm talking about, the triangular thingy by the salt and pepper, yeah that.) Well look at it turning it over and over and then say defiantly, "I know what I'm going to order, I'm ready!" After about five minutes, scream out, "Waiter!" Then after about five more minutes get up, and stomp out of the restaurant with the advertisement thingy. Then turn arround, come back in, and throw the advertisement thingy at the cashier and yell, "Your service sucks! You just lost yourself a customer, you hear that! A customer! Your not gonna see me smile!"
Here are 25 funny things to do at McDonald's. Most of these are things I have witnessed. I have done a few of these things, others I have only heard stories of. In my opinion McDonald's and Walmart are the two places in the world where you can act as weird as you want, and fit right in.
1. Sit in a corner and pretend like you’re making out with yourself. (This works even better when 2 people are doing it separately.)
2. Pay entirely in pennies.
3. Tell them you require three copies of the receipt for filing reasons.
4. Order a shake, and tell them you want bacon with it. If they say no, complain loudly for others to hear, and scream out, "I guess you really don't wana see me smile do you, because right now I don't exactly feel like smiling in light of the extenuating circumstances!"
5. Ask to see the manager, then complain to him about all of life’s problems. If they don’t let you talk to the manager, walk out muttering, “You're gonna be reading about this in the papers.”
6. While you’re in line, jump up and down like you’re having a spazz attack and scream repeatedly, “YO QUIERO TACO BELL!”
7. Sell White Castle food in the restrooms. Then when people get food poisoning you can blame it on McDonald’s.
8. Walk in wearing a Burger King hat. (Great when 3 or 4 people do this at the same time.)
9. Bring in a fart machine and keep setting it off, meanwhile making comments like, “Man, I knew I shouldn’t have eaten here.”
10. Return your food and tell them you’re allergic to nuclear waste mixed with gasoline byproducts.
11. Bring in a video camera and tell them they’re live on 20/20. (You should see the looks on their faces!)
12. Stand on a table with a megaphone and whenever somebody complains say, “This isn’t Burger King, you can’t have it your way.”
13. Flood the soda fountain machine. (It’s more interesting than flooding toilets.)
14. Walk to the drive-thru window and order. (If you really wanna tick ‘em off, skateboard.)
15. Take about 30 or so straws and blow all the wrappers at people. If anyone gives you a look, act a bit too innocent.
16. Speak gibberish, and act confused when they try to tell you that they don’t know how to speak gibberish too.
17. Chuck something at one of the employees. (I bet you five bucks they chuck it back.)
18. Chuck Skittles, M&Ms, or other small candy back into the cooking area.
19. Take two bites out of your burger, then tell the employee it’s cold and ask for a new one. Then repeat. And repeat. And repeat.”
20. Act like a schizo while you’re ordering. (“I’ll have a cheeseburger.” “No, chicken nuggets!” “Cheeseburger!”) Slap yourself to make it look convincing.
21. Climb on top the Play Place. When they tell you to come down, fall off and pretend your hurt, then threaten to sue.
22. When it’s your turn to order, start a conversation with the employee. Ask them how was their day, etc. When someone gets ticked and calls for the manager, scram, or start a conversation with him too.
23. Try to stuff your coins sideways into the charity box. Then when they don’t fit, start complaining loudly about how McDonald’s is so greedy and how they’re ripping off their charities. (Act really outraged about it.)
24. Try to bribe an employee for cheaper food. (Keep any food they give you.)
25. Walk in and go sit down in a seat, then grab the little table advertisement thingy, (you know what I'm talking about, the triangular thingy by the salt and pepper, yeah that.) Well look at it turning it over and over and then say defiantly, "I know what I'm going to order, I'm ready!" After about five minutes, scream out, "Waiter!" Then after about five more minutes get up, and stomp out of the restaurant with the advertisement thingy. Then turn arround, come back in, and throw the advertisement thingy at the cashier and yell, "Your service sucks! You just lost yourself a customer, you hear that! A customer! Your not gonna see me smile!"
Monday, February 21, 2011
25 things I have thought (FUNNY)
Here are 25 things I have thought, that I think may be very common:
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. MapQuest really needs to start their directions on # 5.
I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray?
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page report that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
15. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
17. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
18. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
19. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
20. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
21. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
22. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
23. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!
24.When you are blue, I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
25.When you fall, I'll pick you up and dust you off-- After I laugh!!!
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the heck are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. MapQuest really needs to start their directions on # 5.
I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray?
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page report that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
15. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
17. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
18. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
19. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
20. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
21. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
22. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
23. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!
24.When you are blue, I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
25.When you fall, I'll pick you up and dust you off-- After I laugh!!!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
A challenging thought
We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
Think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple.
Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight.
We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored! To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage of the world—right up to this moment.
Think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple.
Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight.
We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored! To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage of the world—right up to this moment.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Saying goodbye to friends
When a good friend moves away, it is a bittersweet time. It is sad that you will not be seeing them any more, your days of making memories are done, but you also are happy for them. It is a new adventure for them, and good things are in their future.
I tend to get a little jealous when some one leaves, just because I have always had the desire to move away myself.
When a good friend moves away, it is common to reminisce on the memories of that friendship.
Wednesday I found out a friend was moving, Friday she was gone. She has been on my mind, and it got me to thinking about a few of my dearest friends through the years. I would like to share a bit about them.
Rebecca Marie
Rebecca was my very first best friend. We met in preschool, and clicked instantly. We both loved bananas, so we would bring them for snack every day. But we had a ritual, we could not just open our lunch box and eat the banana. We had say "Drum roll please" then join in an air drum roll. Then open our box and sing, "Da da da dum!" Then pull out the banana, use it as a microphone to sing "Jesus loves me" rapper style. Then we were finally free to eat our microphone.
She and I were best friends for three years (two years of preschool, and kindergarten) We had a dream of building a fort house and having a giant tea party for the whole world to come to. This picture is from when we finally had a tea party with several friends.
Rebecca had some bad memories of her mom, then her mom left her life. One of my last memories of Rebecca was a few days before kindergarten ended. She came and told me that her dad got a job and was getting married to a lady in Idaho. She said she would not be coming to 1st grade with me. She gave me a pretty necklace, (which I still have) and we promised to never forget each other. Our eyes both were filled with tears when our teacher (Mrs. Croall) came over and asked us what was wrong. We both looked up at her then at each other, then dashed to weep dramatically in her arms. I am certain she must have been a bit confused. When we finally calmed we looked at our teachers shirt, and realized it was completely drenched. This made us all giggle.
Emily "Elmers"
Emily came to my class in 5th grade. She was always very kind to me, and often the only person at school who would talk to me. I went through a phase where I had some pretty bad choice of friends. In 9th grade when I knew it was time to turn my life around, she was the first person waiting to welcome me into my new life.
One of my funniest memories with Em was a day I joked about her beating up a mutual friend, who happened to be two months younger than her. I declared out loud, "Oh Emily, you're gonna beat up a little kid!" Before we knew it, a rumor had spread across the whole school that Emily, the sweetest, most soft spoken, and gentle person in the world, had been beating up little children on the playground.
We have so many memories of beach trips, hiking, and class room adventures. One of my favorite hiking memories was when the flies were attacking her sister's hairspray. She had to hide under a blanket meant for our piknick.
We found a little cafe that we loved going to. Emily went away for college, and I was sad that it was the end of our friendship. These days we still chat, and make time to see each other every few months, and we have started a tradition of going back to that cafe every time we get to see each other.
Shanna
Shanna and I met only a short time ago. She is actually the inspiration for this post. She is the first person I opened up to and admitted the problems with forgiveness I have had the past 2 years. She helped me to put everything in perspective, and see the error of my ways.
Shanna told me she will never forget the day she met me, because when I walked into her apartment, I tracked mud all across her floor. You have no idea how badly that made me blush.
A while later 5 of us went for a late night walk through town. I made mention of how I get urges late at night to go walk, but never have any one to go with me. She said she has the same thing, and she would gladly go any time I wanted. All I would do was send her a text, and hour later we would be walking through town being noisy and silly.
Shanna agreed to celebrate "National Make Some One Feel Awkward" day with me, but going through the mall wearing a Chinese dress and bunny ears, while we pretended to speak a different language.
She gave me a tour of the abandoned mill in town, and stayed up until 6am chatting about life in her apartment. We had some interesting experiences with grave yard shift workers at McDonald's, and she got me addicted to McFrappe's.
There is a restraunt in town that has been there longer than I have, and I have never eaten at. She got me to go, where I had world's largest sausage link. I never told her that I had not eaten a sausage link since I was 7.
Shanna told me Wednesday that she was going back to live with her parents, and two days later she is gone.
It seemed very sudden, and I was a bit shocked. I don't know what the future holds for our friendship now, but when I think of the few short months I knew her, I can't hold back a smile.
Every person who comes into our life has an impact on us, no matter how big or small. These are just a few of the friends I have said farewell to, making it easier to remember all the good times. I am thankful for all my good friends. Em, Shanna, Lydia, Heidi, Paul, Amber, awe heck I could go on for ever...you know who you are.
Thank God for good friends!
Shanna, Em, Rebecca, if you read this I hope you feel special. Shanna, I am gonna miss our midnight strolls!
I tend to get a little jealous when some one leaves, just because I have always had the desire to move away myself.
When a good friend moves away, it is common to reminisce on the memories of that friendship.
Wednesday I found out a friend was moving, Friday she was gone. She has been on my mind, and it got me to thinking about a few of my dearest friends through the years. I would like to share a bit about them.
Rebecca Marie
Rebecca was my very first best friend. We met in preschool, and clicked instantly. We both loved bananas, so we would bring them for snack every day. But we had a ritual, we could not just open our lunch box and eat the banana. We had say "Drum roll please" then join in an air drum roll. Then open our box and sing, "Da da da dum!" Then pull out the banana, use it as a microphone to sing "Jesus loves me" rapper style. Then we were finally free to eat our microphone.
She and I were best friends for three years (two years of preschool, and kindergarten) We had a dream of building a fort house and having a giant tea party for the whole world to come to. This picture is from when we finally had a tea party with several friends.
Rebecca had some bad memories of her mom, then her mom left her life. One of my last memories of Rebecca was a few days before kindergarten ended. She came and told me that her dad got a job and was getting married to a lady in Idaho. She said she would not be coming to 1st grade with me. She gave me a pretty necklace, (which I still have) and we promised to never forget each other. Our eyes both were filled with tears when our teacher (Mrs. Croall) came over and asked us what was wrong. We both looked up at her then at each other, then dashed to weep dramatically in her arms. I am certain she must have been a bit confused. When we finally calmed we looked at our teachers shirt, and realized it was completely drenched. This made us all giggle.
Emily "Elmers"
Emily came to my class in 5th grade. She was always very kind to me, and often the only person at school who would talk to me. I went through a phase where I had some pretty bad choice of friends. In 9th grade when I knew it was time to turn my life around, she was the first person waiting to welcome me into my new life.
One of my funniest memories with Em was a day I joked about her beating up a mutual friend, who happened to be two months younger than her. I declared out loud, "Oh Emily, you're gonna beat up a little kid!" Before we knew it, a rumor had spread across the whole school that Emily, the sweetest, most soft spoken, and gentle person in the world, had been beating up little children on the playground.
We have so many memories of beach trips, hiking, and class room adventures. One of my favorite hiking memories was when the flies were attacking her sister's hairspray. She had to hide under a blanket meant for our piknick.
We found a little cafe that we loved going to. Emily went away for college, and I was sad that it was the end of our friendship. These days we still chat, and make time to see each other every few months, and we have started a tradition of going back to that cafe every time we get to see each other.
Shanna
Shanna and I met only a short time ago. She is actually the inspiration for this post. She is the first person I opened up to and admitted the problems with forgiveness I have had the past 2 years. She helped me to put everything in perspective, and see the error of my ways.
Shanna told me she will never forget the day she met me, because when I walked into her apartment, I tracked mud all across her floor. You have no idea how badly that made me blush.
A while later 5 of us went for a late night walk through town. I made mention of how I get urges late at night to go walk, but never have any one to go with me. She said she has the same thing, and she would gladly go any time I wanted. All I would do was send her a text, and hour later we would be walking through town being noisy and silly.
Shanna agreed to celebrate "National Make Some One Feel Awkward" day with me, but going through the mall wearing a Chinese dress and bunny ears, while we pretended to speak a different language.
She gave me a tour of the abandoned mill in town, and stayed up until 6am chatting about life in her apartment. We had some interesting experiences with grave yard shift workers at McDonald's, and she got me addicted to McFrappe's.
There is a restraunt in town that has been there longer than I have, and I have never eaten at. She got me to go, where I had world's largest sausage link. I never told her that I had not eaten a sausage link since I was 7.
Shanna told me Wednesday that she was going back to live with her parents, and two days later she is gone.
It seemed very sudden, and I was a bit shocked. I don't know what the future holds for our friendship now, but when I think of the few short months I knew her, I can't hold back a smile.
Every person who comes into our life has an impact on us, no matter how big or small. These are just a few of the friends I have said farewell to, making it easier to remember all the good times. I am thankful for all my good friends. Em, Shanna, Lydia, Heidi, Paul, Amber, awe heck I could go on for ever...you know who you are.
Thank God for good friends!
Shanna, Em, Rebecca, if you read this I hope you feel special. Shanna, I am gonna miss our midnight strolls!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Summer memories
It is a cold chilly day today. If you are ever around me for longer than a minute, you most likely will hear me mention how mush I dislike winter. There is snow all around from the past two days. It has warmed up to 35 degrees today so it is starting to melt. 35 is about 50 degrees below the temp I like.
As I sit here craving for summer to come, I think it's a good time to share a fun summer memory. Maybe I will do a few over the next few days. :)
It was late June or early July of this last summer. My parents were gone for the week. My brother Nick and I had been doing a lot of different activities that week, and this was the one day we both had nothing to do. We didn't like having nothing, being that we were used to having too much.
Around 2 A.M. and we both were still wide awake, complaining to each other about how bored we were. That is when the idea popped in my head that we should go on a walk. Ha ha, random, I know.
We headed out the door in and were lead by the bright moon and stars in the clear sky. We had brought flashlights but did not end up needing them.
On our little gravel road every one owns dogs. So we had to sneak as we traveled in hopes of not waking up the whole street. We were almost to the end of the road, when the house with 6 labs broke out in intense barking. We'd been caught.
We were nervous about what a person would think, no matter what excuse we found for why we were out at 2 am. The person in the house came out and yelled at the dogs to shut up. We continued walking a little more and the dogs barked even more passionately. So she let out a holler, "Is some one out there?" We stood frozen, both of us wanting to burst out in giggles.
The barking finally ceased and the neighbor went back inside, we quietly kept treading on. We finally got to the pavement, where we had planned to turn around, but we decided we did not want to pass by those dogs again, so instead we walked to the alternate way to our house, about 2 miles away. Once we hit the pavement, the houses are a little further back from the road, and are more spaced apart. So we had enough privacy to talk and laugh. It was fun.
We were about half way to our house, and I was saying how freaked out I would be if I saw 2 people walking by at 2am. Just then we passed a house, and heard the door lock. We laughed some what loudly due to the funny timing.
We went a bit further, and I told Nick how I had always had a fascination with the idea of laying in the middle of the road. We got to a long straight part of the road, and he said, "Let's do it!" So we laid there in the middle of the road, fulfilling one of my life long dreams, and I was thrilled when the moment was topped off by seeing 2 shooting stars.
The shooting start inspired my brother's question if I was aware my camera had the tool to take pictures of the stars. I got very excited and begged him to do it. So we finished the fun "morning" by going back home and grabbing my camera, to shoot the stars.
Some of the best times, are the most random.
Ha ha, I wish this had been mine! LOL
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