Monday, December 31, 2012

The year in review

Its almost 2013. Crazy. To think about everything this year, wow. I've been through so much! alright, I'm just going to start listing everything that has happened to me this year...


1.I became a Senior at Alta Highschool
2. I ran 2 Ragnar Relay races. One in Del Sol, and one in Las Vegas
3. I turned 18 years old
4. I got my first boyfriend, and broke up with him.
5. I got my first kiss
6. I saw my first Batman movie, at midnight
7. I got a job at Treehouse
8. I made new friends
9. I set my friends up. They are now a steady couple
10. The missionary age changed.
11. I applied for college
12. I made Madrigals
13. I discovered my love for people, and culture
14. I did college visits.
15. I read all the Harry Potter books, and the Percy Jackson books. Again
16. I found new TV shows that I love. Rizzoli and Isles, Once Upon a Time, Guys with Kids, CASTLE, among others.
17. I rented, watched, then bought Pitch Perfect, because I loved it that much.
18. I went to a couple of Weddings. Of people I knew personally, and some that I didn't... :)
19. I went to baseball games, discovering my love of baseball boys. (and the uniforms)
20. My close friend passed away. 
21. I went to EFY
22. I turned my life around
23. I took more than 1,000 pictures.
25. I grew closer to my family
26. I discovered Pinterest
27. I bought ALOT of music
28. I learned how to rap


Things I learned in 2012

1. I learned that Christ is our brother. I learned that he is always watching  out for us, and caring for us, no matter what. I learned that to have a testimony, first you need to know for yourself if its true, I gained my own testimony this year, and I will cherish that for the rest of my life. 

2. I learned that relationships are hard. They suck. This is why we aren't supposed to date in High school  I learned that boys can hurt you pretty bad, sometimes without even realizing it. I also learned that I dont need a boyfriend to be happy.

3. I learned that Writing helps me with stress. I've been writing a lot lately! Stress comes very easily to me unfortunately. I rediscovered a lot of books, and my love of reading. 

4. I learned about sacrifice, and courage. Sometimes courage means sacrifice, and sometimes sacrifice takes courage. I learned that the Atonement helps us to be courageous  because of the sacrifice made. This means that we can sacrifice our natural selves to become like Christ.

5. I learned to serve others. It is something that brings me joy every time I can bring a smile to someones face. 

6. I learned that sometimes Music is the best therapy in the world. I learned that playing and making music is one of my favorite things to do. 

7. I learned that Friends want to help. I just need to let them help me. 

8. I learned to live in the moment, because you never know how much longer you have. There is no such thing as coincidences. It was meant to happen, no matter how hard it may be :)

9. I learned that sometimes you can't help everyone. If someone is taking you down, sometimes you have to let go, and be an example rather than their crutch.

10. I learned that Family is the most important thing in life. you will never have another family. Your friends may forget you someday, but your family will be there your whole life. For that i am eternally grateful, for i would not be the person i am today without my family! :)Love you!

There is the Year of 2012 in Review. Thanks for reading, you have made an impact in my life, whether or not you have realized it. I hope that you can learn something from what i have gone through! 

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Death is but the next great Adventure - Dumbledore

The first time I met Tiffany Howell, I was in 8th grade. She was in 9th. She greeted me with a warm smile and we talked for a bit with our mutual friend Caitlin. Her cousin and my best friend. During my junior year in high school, me, Caitlin and Tiffany were so very close :) we were the 3 Amigos! We had adventures at basketball, lacrosse, football, and baseball games. She played on the volleyball team and she Always had a smile on her face. We blasted music in her car, drove around so much I'm sure we could've gone across the country with the gas we spent. We laughed and cried and danced around. She taught me that life always has a positive side.
Tiffany had cancer. A cancer that infected her blood. It wasn't leukemia and the the doctors were having a hard time discerning how to get rid of it. She did many rounds of chemo, losing her hair and becoming weak. All the while smiling and cheering everyone around her on. Many would not have even known she had cancer, she was that upbeat and positive.
Today, Tiffany Howell passed away. After battling with cancer for more than 2 years, our Heavenly Father has taken her back home. I know that she has been welcomed into his arms. I know that she is in a better place. I know that I will see her again because I know that Christ died for her. I know that he saw her face, and knew of the pain that she would face in her life, and I'm sure he wept. Christ loves her just as he loves the rest of us. Unconditionally. I know that I will one day see her again, and she will smile her usual smile and say "what took you so long!" And I will laugh and she will take my hand and proceed to show me around heaven. She lived a good life and I am so grateful to have known her. I am so grateful to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. I know that he lives and loves us.
Death is not the end.
I love you Tiffany :)