MY SCHOOL DAY

So, wow, it has been a while.  I have to start getting into a habit of updating this once a week or something like that.  Wow, sides it'll help me with my writing which I love to do as I'm sure all of you know. 
Anyway, on to my story for today.  Well my weeks are kinda crazy.  Average life of a teenager I guess. 
It starts off with waking up at 6 in the morning.  Now for some of you it may not be that bad, but for me a total night owl, it is really horrible.  Then after draggin myself out of my nice, wonderful, comfortable bed I am off to school.  At school I go through three classes lunch and then another class.  Classes are okay depending on what they are and who's in there with me, but most of the time I just try to take good notes and get good grades.  So hopefully that pays off.  Then lunch is probably one of the best times of the day.  My friends and I can agree that we make some great memories and laughs at lunch.  The last class of the day is more or less the hardest part of the day.  Mainly due to the fact lunch just ended and you have gone through all your classes and have mounds of homework already.  When it finally ends you grab your keys and lazily drive home hoping for a nap or at least.  Then you do your homework.  Then about two hours go by and you wonder where did the time go?  Gotta love an average school day, right?

SACRIFCE

Giving up something for something else is not easy.  Choosing between one and another, difficult.  Some say it'll be worth it in the end.  I am sure it ill be, who knows maybe you ill go back to it sooner then you think.  Either way giving up something is not easy.  No matter how good you are at it. However, things always seem to make things right in the end.  Sorry it's so short, I'm suffering from writers block.  

DRAWING A BLANK

Don't you hate it when you sit and look at a blank screen for hours?  That is me, right now.  I have to write this paper for English honors and my assignment was just to brainstorm.  What happens when you get many ideas?  Or you can't decide on one idea?  Or even when you really wanna do one idea, but nothing comes together?  Ugh, sometimes writing is difficult.  Namely when having writers block.  It's the worst! So I am suffering from that right now.  I'm surprised I got this much written down.  This is a short one too.  Man, I hate drawing a blank!

VACATION DAY FIVE!!!

Today was Nassau.  Firstly we got off the boat and had to go through the market to get into the city.  After walking a good mile from the boat.  Man, do those hair braiders and taxi drivers come after you.  I don't know how many came up and asked to give rides and braid within the first few minutes we entered the actual city.  Another not so amazing thing, none of the shops open tell ten!  Even though there were two or more ships and people wanting to spend everything they owned they watited tell after ten at a certain store.  I did get my friends some nice suveniors from here.  Brayden a nice deck of face cards and Morgan a lovely and very purple necklace.  I also got myself some sun glasses.  We eventualy left earlier then normally since Mom was on the brink of exploding from heat and frustration. I don't blame here at all.
We got back to the ship and just lounged around.  The other half of the island we saw from the ship and it was fairly nice.  It looked where the celebraties kept their beach houses.  Got a few pictures of the Atlantis Resort as well.  That night we stopped off at the gift shop on the ship, which was packed and got us all something.  I got my back which is supposed to change color in the sun.  I hope it does, anyway.  Then I went up to my club to get the numbers of those people I would probably never see or talk to again.  Ended up staying there longer then I ment to, but got to bed. 
The next day was nothing but lines and planes from Ft. Lauterdale to Ft. Worth then Salt Lake, so I wont bore you with all that.  So it was a nice trip.  Only downer is making up all the work I missed.  Horray!  Well now you're all caught up.  Hope you're not too jealous.

VACATION DAY FOUR!!!

Today we landed in the lovely Half Moon Cay.  It is a private island for the cruise ships to visit.  Sadly there is hardly anyone living on the island so the crew of the Destiny have to unload all the food and drinks in the humid hot sun.  They really do so much for us.  Then again they are being paid pretty good so I'm sure it's worth it to them. 
The beach was so beautiful!  The sand was a nice white and very fine.  I swear I did not want to get off that island.  While Mom and Jack were on their island tour bike ride Dad, Addie, and me all explored the island.  I found many beautiful shells that made the ones I had gotten in Miami slightly disapointing.  The water was very clear you could see maybe fifty feet down if you were out far enough.  It was also beyond warm.  After we got back on the ship Mom wished she could get back in. 
Back on the ship I mainly wandered around sitting on the deck in the shade since it was so far beyond hot and humid those words don't even cover it.  I read my book the majority of the time.  Grabbed a drink (coke) and continued to wander and read. 
Soon it came time for dinner and I decided to make my way to the dining room.  On my way in I run into Mom saying how she had been looking for me.  I told her a thousand times I wasn't lost, but I don't think she believed me. 
Dinner was awesome as usual.  After wards I went up to my club, but still not staying too long.  I felt out of place so I just went back to the room and collapsed. 

VACATION DAY THREE!!!

Today we ported in lovely Grand Turk.  The beach was very nice and the shops were full of things to buy.  The water felt so nice in the hot sun.  Sadly there were not enough shady trees for everyone.  Everyone had a fun time on the boat on the way to the sting rays.  Two of our instructors dived trying to find some interesting creatures that lurked at the bottom of the ocean and were lucky to recover a few interesting critters.  They found two big conch shells and a decent sized starfish.  When we got to the beach our instructor told us about the conch.  They had a creature living inside of it that the sting rays loved to eat.  To get rid of the suction he used a hammer to create a hole on the outside shell.  Then he pulled out a hideous creature that looked like it belonged in a sci fi movie.  He tore a bit of its squishy body off and offered it out for people to eat. My mother and me passed.  Jack, who'll eat anything, ate it and quite enjoyed it.  Then they all ventured out into the water and gave the sting rays a nice massage.  Jack even dared to kiss the barb of the ray.  Crazy boy.  Sadly it was time to leave.  We got back on the boat and enjoyed another lovely evening.  Didn't do much of anything else for the rest of the evening.  My club didn't sound too apealing so I just went back to my room and relazed and fell asleep.  So ended vacation day three.

LIVES LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

In honor of yesterday being September 11 and it being it's 10th anniversary I have decided to make up for what I didn't do yesterday. 
This goes out to all those who have lost loved ones or dear friends when the towers came down.  To those that lost someone at the Pentigon and for those knowing the brave souls of the members who took back control of the plane that went down in Pennsilvania.  I heart goes out for you.  Everytime I watch those documentaries or first hand tapes and seeing the reactions of those in New York I feel I'm watching it for the first time again and again.  Everyone has their own stories to tell and everyone takes it differently and it's just so fasinating.
When I see those people jump I want to scream at the top of my lungs "Don't do it!"  Sadly I can do nothing to stop them.  I couldn't have then, and I can't now. 
Knowing all those brave officers and firemen who gave their lives to save the people trapped in those buildings expecting death I grow a whole new level of respect for them.  Those that made it out should be heros.  Those that were not so lucky, should be awarded just the same. 
Those who lost their lives for someone else to live on are true heros and have gone above and beyond the call of duty.  They may have been lost to the towers, but they will never be forgotten as long as we never forget September 11, 2001. 

VACATION DAY TWO!!!!

Instead of one super long post I'm goint to do a post per day.  I think it'll be easier on me and you so you're welcome.
The second day was a sea day.  It would have been really wonderful if it werent for the fact I got pretty sick.  One I didn't have too much breakfast so I was hungry and a little bit dehydrated.  Then the water was pretty rocky so naturally the ship was pretty bouncy.  Due to that I got pretty good motion sickness.  Trying to keep my hydrated my loving mother and father bought me a tasty smoothie.  It did help for the moment.  After a while, however, it went right back to a cruddy feeling.  Feeling I was going to pass out my mother dragged me up and down the ship trying to find a spot she can go get lunch then find me later.  After five minutes of going back and forth she finally plopped me down inside the resturaunt and went to go get herself.  Every time I would look ahead or to my right I would see the ship rocking which did not help my situation.  Mom eventually made it back and brought me back some bread.  I ate it nice and slow doing my best not to look outside.  Again it helped for a while.  Feeling better I decided to go lay down in my room.  Soon my stomach started to churn uncomfortably.  I collapsed on the floor infront of the elevator trying to hold it in and wait for the elevator.  Unfortunatly the elevator wasn't fast enough.  The smoothie decided to make a lovely second appearance.  People were kind and found someone for me and they got it cleaned up and I went back to my room shaky and embarassed.  My kind father dropped by and gave me these wristband things that were supposed to help ward off the motion sickness.  It helped allot.  Along with some medicine I felt much better.  Dinner soon came around and I was back to my normal self.  Since it was formal night my mom just had to get burned.  That night was also lobster night.  I wanted to get the shrimp as a starter I decided against it.  I didn't wanna risk getting sick again.  The lobster, however, was wonderful!  It was so tasty, but it was only the tail it looked like so I wish it was bigger.  For dessert again I had my dad's favorite chocolate melting cake which was tasty.  So after dinner I went up to Club O2 where there were teens from all over.  We began playin Apples to Apples.  Justin was the director and I arrived and met a boy named Kody.  He was pretty nice and we began.  Soon more people began to play and we began huge debates no why they chose their card and how it should have won.  Afterwards the dance party began.  I stayed tell about midnight.  Being a white Mormon from Utah can't dance like those from Florida and Louisianna.  So feeling uncomfortable and left out I left.  Fell asleep as soon as I hit the pillows.  It wasn't too hard to sleep since the ship was still rocking pretty good.  So ends day two.

VACATION DAY ONE!

Sorry it's been a while, but with school started and the homework mounting up and work, I just haven't had the time.  Never fear, however, because I will be more on top of it from now on.  You're welcome. 
Anyway now to my story.  Last week my family, my dads parents and grandma, and sister's family went on a week long cruise to the Bahamas.  If you go look at my mom's blog you will see some pretty good pictures of our relaxing vacation.  Mine will come shortly, but my cameras such a terrible shot that it wont really matter.  (Hint hint Santa!)  We flew to Miami and spent the night in a lovely beach side hotel.  My grandmother's room and mine only saw construction.  My mom earned the beach view room.  After a night full of the beach and eating at the delicious Johnny Rockets we went to bed to get ready for the hecktic day of waiting in lines and getting onto the boat.  As we sailed away from Miami we wandered the ship.  Let me tell you, I will never complain about the heat in Utah again. It is so hot and humid in Miami its barely bareable.  Anywho, the ship was huge!  I was worrying I was going to be lost.  I didn't wanna relive the first cruise I went on.  I got lost and as I was younger I panicked and had a break down.  I shared another room with my grandma and it was quite roomy.  The beds were comfortable and the bathroom, well you couldn't complain too much.  The buffet was the first place Jack wanted to go.  We did get some food and then decided to lounge around.  Soon however the boat drill started and we stood in huddled groups of hundereds of people learning what to do and where to go.  I'm just glad it wasn't too long.  Then we all went to dinner which was lovely thanks to your two super waitresses Tri and Elizabeth.  They were funny as ever! After a tasty dinner we wandered more and finally crashed.  The boat gently rocking us to sleep as we had now left the port of Miami and on our way to Grand Turk.  That was the first day of our luxurious vacation. 

THE END OF SUMMER

Ah summer the time of freedom.  Staying up all night and sleeping all day.  Swimming pools, amusement parks, camping, and friends all symbolize the joys of freedom.  Alas, all good things must come to an end.  As we reach the end of summer people wish it could last forever.  They dread turning back to alarm clocks, homework, and teachers.  Everyone has their last big fling before summer ends.  It could be a whole day of movies.  Spending all day at some amusement park, water parks, boating, or just spending time with all your close friends.  The weather becomes cold and we miss the sunshine and warmth.  Do not fret however, after the school year ends there will be another one to enjoy.  The end of summer maybe coming, but if you think about how fast time goes, it'll seem like the begining is just around the corner. 

NEW PEOPLE

You meet new people on a daily basis.  You may know them from a class or something like that, but you never really talk to them.  You begin a new job and you are surrounded by new people.  Not knowing what they are talking about or who.  You dont know any of their names and frankly they don't know yours.  Then you meet someone else who is in your posistion and you make the effort to be their friend.  You talk and laugh and do silly things.  Soon its like you have known each other for ages.  The best thing about meeting new people is how easy it is to become friends.  When you hit it off and become friends forever.  It's funny to think that you started off meeting by being a new person. 

FRIENDS

Friends are the kind of people who are always there for you.  They are like brothers and sisters. You can trust them to give you advice.  Give you support when you're feeling down.  Back you up when your confidence is lacking.  To have friends you got to be a friend.  You need to be all of these things to everyone.  Making new friends is supper amazing as well.  When you meet someone new you get super excited and when you get talking and things click it only gets better and better.  If a friend moves it just plain sucks.  Sure you can stay in contact and chat on the phone, but the only downer is not being able to see them.  When you do however, it's a great day.  You catch up all night and can't help smiling while you talk and catch up.  With all the friends you have some come and some go.  The ones who leave you're glad you met and learned things from.  The ones that stay are ones that will be there for a long time.  They will always be there and will always be a part of your life.  Never let your friends go.  They are one of the best things in life. 

WORK

Ah the feeling of your first job.  You get this sense of euphoria.  When you find out you're schedule you get even more excited!  You can't wait to start and everything is wonderful.  Then you get to the night before you start your first job and you start to panic.  What happens to all my free time?  Am I going to know anyone there?  Will they be nice to me?  What if I mess up an order?  What happens when I get yelled at?  How mean are the bosses?  Will I do a good job?  Will I be terrible?  You wake up and are in a state of anxiety, stress, and worry.  You dread when your shift starts.  You wish you could go back and stop it from happening.  Sadly the time comes for your first shift to begin.  You enter the building with no idea where to go or what to do.  Someone soon finds you and shows you around.  You nod your head and try not to look to nervous in front of the boss.  Then they assign someone to help you and you say hi and wait in silence.  While other employees chat among themselves you stay in your own spot looking out for customers and get familiar with all the different buttons and functions of the machine in front of you.  Customers come and you put on a smile and a happy go lucky attitude. You sound like a broken record after a while and soon you're going through the motions.  You keep looking at the clock wanting nothing more then for time to go faster.  After what seems like forever it is finally time to count your till and get out.  Someone helps you with your till and shows you what to do with it.  You begin to smile saying to yourself how it wasn't so bad for a first day.  You say goodnight to fellow employees and they say goodnight as well.  You go on home and feel good to get that first day over with.  You count on doing better when you go back.  You get back home smelling of fries and grease and you collapse on a comfortable chair glad to have work over with for the day.

GETTING OLD

You know that feeling you get when you realize the music, shows, or clothes you like are out of style or now classics.  I have to admit I have had that feeling.  The other day I was thinking of all the old shows I used to watch.  Now don't laugh, I know I'm a geek and a nerd but here are some old shows that are no longer on: Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers, Rugrats, Goof Troop, Sonic X, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tale Spin, and Ozzy and Drix.  If some of these sound familiar then that means your just as old as me.  Looking back they were really good shows, good morals nice story lines and just plain awesome.  Some of the cartoons now are filled with so much junk and nonsense.  One day I was talking to a friend before class.  She was talking about how she was talking to her friend about Rugrats when her little nephew walks in and asks, "What's Rugrats?"  That was when she realized she was truly old.  Along with songs, do you remember when Nsync, Backstreet Boys,and Brittany Spears were all popular?  Again, your getting old.  All those great things that happened in the 90's with all their great music and such.  I'm a 90's kid and proud of it! That is also helping me to admit that I am getting older.  It's a part of life, but I guess when life moves quickly so does your age.  One of the hardships of life is dealing with getting old.  

FAMILY

Ah family can't live with them and can't live without them.  How that works I actually get.  As a teen the last place I want to be is stuck with my family.  I know I'm not the only one who feels this way.  However when I am with them, I am glad.  Most of the time I do end up having fun.  I do have some bad attitudes when I am supposed to be there.  I say how I would rather be anywhere else, but with my family.  In all honesty when I am away at girls camp, home is where I want to be.  I miss that feeling you have with them.  You don't notice it until it's gone.  Some may say that's never happend to me, or I never get homesick.  Well either you are lying or you mean it.  If you truly mean it I suggest spending time with your family.  Doing something fun like a movie or picnic.  They may not be fun for the moment, but when you go back to it you realize it was rather one of the funnest times of your life.  Almost all of your happy childhood memories will happen at home.  Notice how I say almost.  Since eventually everyone leaves the nest and moves far off or somewhere close, your family will never be as close again.  When you move off to college you'll realize, I miss Mom's cooking or how she would do the laundry.  You will reminise and remember what you learned and give it to your own kids.  Fact is, family is more important then realize and most of the time we take them for granted.  We should take some time and thank our parents and, yes, even siblings and say, "Thanks for being my family.  I really do love you."  Sure some may say they know I love them I don't need to say it to them.  Let me tell you those words take on a whole new meaning when you say them with real sincerity to those who love you, and who you love as well.  It will really mean allot weither you can tell or not. 

GROWING UP

When you're a little kid all you want to do is be older.  You want to be like Mom and Dad or your older siblings.  You put on their clothes and make up and acting like you are so grown up.  It is all fun and games tell you realize what its all really about.  All the hard work, responsability and stress.  I have to admit there are days and I'm sure many more to come where I want to go back to that time of ignorance.  Not knowing what was ahead, and being carefree.  I'm nearly, very nearly, 16 and I have to admit that I am a little scared of growing up.  I'm going to be getting my license and driving to work.  I'm going to start looking at college's and professional work.  What do I want to do?  Where do I want to go?  These are all pretty scary questions.  I'm sure once I'll get there I will know, but for now I am having mini panic attacks.  I keep thinking I only have a few years left of being in my house before I am going to be kicked out.  Tell I need to start paying bills and taking care of myself.  Growing up is fun when you think of freedom and all, but when it comes to the responsability part no one wants to grow up anymore.  So enjoy the time at home now.  Of not having so much responsability.  Soon that's all going to end, and you will have to start growing up. 

DREAM LIFE

 While watching cartoons today Looney Tunes came on.  While watching that show I couldn't help but imagine how great life would be as a looney tune.  After all, you wouldn't ever need to be in a hospital  or visit a doctor for that matter.  You would always be goofing off with friends and not having any responsabilities.  Also, one of the more fun things to do, you get to blow things up!  You can drop a piano, anvil, or airplane on someone and they would still be okay.  Be a great way to get rid of some stress in my opinion.  Oh man, being a looney tune would be the best job in the world and would definatley be part of my dream life. 

STRESS

Stress means means many things.  It can be caused by deadlines, tests, homework, work, interviews, friends, family, relationships, the list is endless.  Most stress, when thought through logically, can be easily preventable.  Stress can be prevented by being prepared, not thinking about it too much, letting it solve itself if possible, preparing, not letting it bug you, and a million other things.  I know it's easier said then done, but if we think about it, it shouldn't be all that hard.  Stress is needed in some circumstances, but it's so overly exaggerated people get freaked out.  Yes, I am guilty of this, but it would be easier if people wouldn't stress over every little thing.  It's not worth it!  Plus it's summer!  Stop stressing and start relaxing!

SUMMER

Summer is a season.  Summer is a time for kids and teens to catch up on sleep and relax from the homework.  Summer is also a time to work on your tans, or recover from sunburns (speaking from experience now).  Teens get jobs and are driving around to work, friends, and out to everywhere and anywhere.  Summer is a new sense of freedom.  Seniors getting packed for college, Juniors are getting ready for their relaxing year as a Seniors, and finally Sophmores.  Sophmores are getting ready for the fun that is Junior year.  We enjoy the time we have free as we dread going back to school.  Summer is also one of the shortest seasons.  I know, not really, but it feels like the shortest season ever.  That's why everyone must make their summers last and very memorable.  Once they're gone, they're gone.  Enjoy the time you have free this summer!  Make it last, before time runs out.

Lifes Little Moments

Life is so full of little moments.  They are as simple as a hello to someone or just talking so some good friends.  The thing is, these little moments are the most amazing things in the world.  They are the things we remember most.  The small things, later down the road seem huge.  One little moment could change everything.  A friendship, a relationship, even how good your day goes.  These little moments help me personally get through life.  They give me something to laugh about.  I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.  I guess I look forward to those little moments everyday.  They make me smile and probably the best thing about my day.

Coming to the End

The end of school has finally arrived.  There's nothing left but movies, last minute make up, and just chilling out.  As we come to the end we come to stop and ponder.  I really made this many friends!  I miss some old friends.  I can't believe how easy or hard that class was.  Summer is the time every teenager or kid looks forward to.  No more homework, teachers or classes.  You get to sleep in and hang with your friends more.  You get to pary all night and sleep all day.  Here's an interesting question though.  How long will that last?  You can only have so many parties and all nighters.  Soon your friends are working and so are you.  You may be working more then you did during school.  Soon people say, how much they miss school.  Not for the classes or anything like that.  They miss it because they miss their friends.  They miss being able to see them as often as they did.  Spending more time with them and having something to do during the day.  Lets face it, without school, some of us don't know what to do with our time.  So as we come to the end let me say this.  Treasure the time you have left.  Enjoy time well spent with your friends at lunch or in between classes.  It may not seem like much now, but in the long run, but those small moments are what make life worth living.

Guitar

I must admit.  I love guitar! It is so fun!  Sure it isn't easy.  Okay, it's pretty hard depending on the song.  Thank goodness I managed to find some easy songs like Bon Jovi, Boys Like Girls, and of course Daughtry.  This is going to be a fun intrument to play!  Wish me luck!

My New Hobby

I recently decided to try and write poems.  I'm not all that good yet, but here are a few samples of my works if you want to see them.
Teachers
Teachers won't shut up
They give me such a headache
Please please make them stop (this was one of my personal favorites)
Forever
Take me in your arms
To be with you forever
That is all I want
Thats all I have kind of sappy I know, but hope someone likes them.

Long Days

No matter how long a day is, remember that a better one is right around the corner.  You wait for a certain moment to appear and it seems like ages tell it gets here.  When it gets here then you only wish it could last longer.  My advice, live in the little moments you make in those long days.  Waiting for something and not enjoying the now makes you miss little moments that make everything worth while.  After all life is made up of little moments right?

Happiness

Happiness is defined as pleased and having a good feeling.  To me it is undescribable.  The signs that show happiness is as follows:
1. Constantly smiling.
2. Feeling as if nothing could tear you down.
3. You have a better attitude towards almost anything.
Now some of you may react differently I see that, but it seems that everyone acts similarly to this.  Happiness is a good thing.  If you have it, embrace it!  If not, well go out and find it!  It isn't all that hard.  It just takes a little optimism and positivity.  Everyone deserves to be happy.

Happiness Comes Hand in Hand With Music

You know that feeling you get when you feel like your life is going good?  Well I have that feeling right now and i wouldn't want to change anything about it! I am so happy for my school choir.  We are probably the only non audition choir to make it all the way to state! The only downer is this, it's on a Saturday and it's at six in the morning.  Our teacher made it worth our while, however, by bribing us with food.  After some debate we settled on Costco muffins which are, as most of you know, to die for.  Poppyseed is my personal favorite. So we are very excited.  We will be followed by 2 other advanced choirs and will hopefully knock the judges socks off as we have done in the past two festivals.  Sadly, nothing comes after state festival but depending on how we do we could get an award of some kind.

brand new

So this whole blogging thing is new to me.  The thing that got me started was i guess reading my moms blog and hearing all this stuff about it around school and what not.  So lets see how this thing works out.  :)