I Belive In A Thing Called INSANITY!

I'm in a phase. I keep thinking the whole world is going to end. Everything will come crashing down simply because we are moving. CSE and I are moving to R&L's house for the summer while Pops moves away to take care of GR. I know our duplex here isn't the nicest or greatest place in the world but it really has become like a home. My room is what I am going to miss the most. My great window with the great view of the city and the big tall trees that blow in the wind and put me to sleep...... oh how I will miss it. Plus CSE and I will really struggle to get along when sharing a room, but hey we are just grateful to have a good place to live for the summer so I guess we can't complain.

We have had a yard sale here the past two Saturday's to get rid of all the stuff we can't take with us and it has been sad to see so much of our stuff go away. We haven't sold any of the furniture though and that is what we really need to sell because Pops doesn't have a place to keep all of it anymore. I just hope we get rid of it before we officially have to be out of here.

The countdown to the end of school and graduation is almost over! I am really excited to finally be out of high school and the prison it creates for me. However, when it ends it will actually be summer which means I need to have a job. I have been looking for one for about four weeks now but nobody- and I mean nobody!- is hiring. I need a job that pays at least $10 and hour if I am going to be able to earn the money I need for school so that factor makes it even harder. Hopefully something good will come along though.

For memorial day weekend, CSE and I got the chance to go and hang out at M&D's cabin and we went water skiing! The water was absolutely freezing but it was fun nonetheless. I just can't wait till summer hits and we can go real skiing without worrying about hypothermia. Oh how the summer weekends will rock!

Another fun thing CSE and I got to do was go to Vegas and see a Ben Folds concert at The House of Blues. That was definitely a fun experience and it also allowed us to hang out with S&J and their kids. I forget how much fun little cousins are when they aren't around fora long time. I miss all the little cousins.

Anyway I think that's the end of this update. Lata!

A Case Of Senioritis

If college registration were any more difficult I think it would literally kill me. The past couple weeks my mind has been completely preoccupied with thoughts of picking classes, housing, meal plans, and organizations. And then as if that were not enough, I have AP tests this week! Two of which I am dreading. Well actually no I am quite looking forward to my english test. The statistics test is the one that has my mind spinning in circles. I have struggled with that class all year because math (especially the unique kind that applies to statistics) is not one of my strong suits. Nevertheless I know I have worked hard so I am hoping for the best that I will pass and knock off a little college math credit.
I am so excited to graduate. My senioritis is definitely begining to kick into high gear. I have been missing a number of days due to mainly sickness but also some good old fashioned sluffing as well. I can just smell the wonderful approach of summer and my last days here before my collge adventure begins.

(J and Me at Cheesecake Factory birthday dinner)

I have been spending alot of time with ATEC and PC and little CPC. CPC is such a good little walker now. He'll just stand up and take off across the room reeking havoc as he goes. If it is even possible I'd bet my life that he gets cuter everyday! I love that little kid so much. It's sad I dont get to have all my other nephews and neices as close by. But next year I guess I won't be close to any of them so maybe it is good I don't have time to get too attached to having them close all the time.
The job hunt is still going.... meaning I still haven't found one. I need to find one really soon though if I am going to be able to save up all the money I need for next year. So I guess that will be my next main focus as soon as my classes and stuff for next year is straightened out.
On SaturdayJR took me to see the new movie "17 again" and it was awesome. People give Zac Efron crap because of "High School Musical" but I really think he is a pretty decent actor. Plus the movie was hilarious which really just makes it that much better. So my advice is for everyone to go see it at least once.

(Prom was a ton of fun! Huge group!)

Oh! I went to prom last weekend and it was awesome! RP asked me and we had a group that was pretty much the size of our senior class. The lady that did our group pictures could barely fit us into the lens when she was about 80 feet away. It was one of my favorite dances because the group was just huge and fun. Dances are one thng I will definitely miss about high school. They are always fun!
I think that is it for now. Until next time. Lata!

April rain and stress!

(Me, Carli, Kate! Twilight at midnight.)

Hello friends!
Let me begin with saying that I love the rain! There has been some wonderful rain coming down around here and it just makes the world feel cleaner and better. I suppose it is a good thing too that I like rain so much because if I am going to go to Seattle for school like I plan then I better get used to a rainy and wet environment.
Figuring out what school to go to is one of the most stressful things I have ever done in my life. It takes so much time to figure out all the financial stuff, the rooming and meal plans, and just the thought of being out in the worl on my own is all a little overwhelming. However with the help of my most magnificent sister things are looking good and the stress is slowly dying away.
I am proud to say that I filed taxes for the first time in my life this year and it felt pretty good. I am getting only about an 18 dollar refund but hey 18 bucks is 18 bucks! I can't really decide if I like or completely despise adult responsibilities but they are here and I think I am handling them pretty darn well. I have been feeling the need to take on my new role as an actual adult so I think taxes, finding a new job, and choosing a college are sure fire ways to take on that role. Anyway I am currently on spring break and it rocks. I have just been chilling around town trying to recover from mono and catching up on school work. I have been spending all my time sleeping or hanging out at Nilly's house. It is relaxing and stressful at the same time. I have a huge statistics test hanging over my head and college registration to make my head hurt.
Last night Howie, Nilly, and I went to see "Phantom" the musical that apparently is where the dude that wrote"Phantom of the Opera" got his idea, or well stole it really. It was very different but very good. I fyou ever get a chance to see it, don't pass it up.
Other than that not a ton is going on in life so I guess that's the end of this update. Lata!

March Madness!

Hello fellow bloggers- all um one of you that probably read this. I hope all is well out in the big great wide world but here in my great state it sucks. The weather can't make up its freaking mind. Hot one day and cold the next..... I just want summer to be here.
Well the month of March has so far been treating me pretty well. I have been accepted to two colleges and am waiting to hear on the third which if I get in to will be my first choice spot. I am pumped that I am heading into my last term of my senior year. I really want to go to college and get the heck out of here.
I am working hard to make sure I end this year on a good note and of course this includes me still holding two jobs, both of which I am starting to get bored of. Anyway there isn't a whole lot els I can say about this month other than I am happy it was a relatively good one. Lata!

Life happens

(I drew this for my art class.)

So there is not exactly a lot that can get me down in life. I consider myself to be an extremely happy person about 98% of the time but I have to say funerals depress me. I went to the funeral for my friend's brother and I had tears streaming down my face nearly the entire time. Nity(as i like to call her) or Serenity, my lovely older sister was really good friends with the guy in high school and so she and some of her friends played as a quartet at the funeral. Nity arranged the piece they did and it had me bawling. She really is a very gifted musician.

Well I am sure not many people will be surprised by the fact that I am now officially "over" high school and high school drama. I have reached a point where I feel older and more mature than most of my friends. I have had little interest in school events this year simply because I am ready to move forward in life. When I was little, my sister Brittani used to sing a song that went- " I want to go to college, I want to have a life. I am sick and tired of this old high school strife!"- I now find myself feeling that same way. I am anticipating hearing from my choice colleges in April but the time for that seems centuries away and I am unsure of how much more ridiculous high school teachers, rules, and drama I can take before spontaneously combusting! Ah well that feels good to have off my chest.

(Snowbird Ryan Shupe concert. Good times)

The other day I was looking through old pictures of fun times and good memories so I have posted those for your enjoyment! Until next time.....Lata!

(Nilly and Me skiing.)