"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." - Thich Nhat Hanh

Tuesday, August 31

My guilty pleasure

Naturally, Miley Cyrus is my jam. Seriously.
I just downloaded all the songs available from her new album on Bee Mp3 (because I wouldn't go as far to pay for it)
I plan to burn it on a disc, and put it in my car. Oh yes, lovely I know.

Give her a change, and have a listen to her new songs. They are very catchy/danceable. I recommend you listen to Liberty Walk first.

Do it.

Sunday, August 29

"Let's do something Crazy"

seven hours later ------> "Oh my goodness, when I said 'let's do something crazy, I was kidding. Tonight was epic."


We went from Mexican to bowling, bowling to the store, the store to Walmart, Walmart to Burger King, Burger King to Walmart, Walmart to C-hill, C-hill to back roads, back roads to my house, my house to Kyle's house, Kyle's house to Lauren's house.

Somewhere in that, it got crazy. Where that was exactly? Your guess is probably as good as mine.

Let's not go into details.


Oh, this is my party hat hahahaha (well picture from online, it looks basically like it.)

Biology will be the death of me.

   Dear Mrs Webb,
 Science classes ruin my life. I honestly believe it's just a bunch of unnecessary writing. I promise I'll never need this in life, I'm sure I can teach seven year olds with out it. Thanks for trying though. How about we make a deal? You pass me, and I'll stop talking in class. You won't have to yell at me ever again. To make sure of that, I'll just go to sleep.
 Sound like a plan? I sure think so.
Love, Jamie. 

Wednesday, August 18

I've said it before, and I'll say it again

I absolutely, positively love Wednesdays. It's my day.

I actually had a legit blog post planned out in my mind, but then . . . .  Brian called.
Shall I remind you, the last day I spoke to him was June 28th.
It was a short phone call, but oh so lovely. He said he'll be calling back Saturday, and it will probably be longer. I am so pumped!

Other than that today, I had a little cleat malfunction. They both tore today, so I had to go buy a new pair. They are beast. Black, with a yellow nike (check mark?)

I also hung out with Carson, which was cool. She came along with me as I bought my new cleats, and we hit up walmart and KFC afterwards.

Church was great. I talked to Brian's parents, which I always loved. I'm boarder line obsessed with his family. Yeah, that's a creeper statement right there. Anyways . . In class we did "Bible drills" and I actually found a few things! haha of course, other people found them first, or Alix, because she always knows. (:

Oh, and I felt important when a girl friend of mine sent me a text asking fashion advice. It feels great having new friends.

This year is starting off great (:
 

Saturday, August 14

What a wonderful day (:

   Today is the first day I haven't felt like a complete loser in a while.
It started rather early for a Saturday, I woke up and 6:50, and left my house at 7. Then,  I had the joy of riding a bus for an hour and a half to go to our soccer games. We won the first 3-2, and the second we only played one half and then it got called due to the fact the heat index was 107 degrees.
Afterwards, our team hit up Mickey D's and the headed back to the school. Both bus rides there and back I slept mostly.
   I drove home, showered, and then got ready to leave again. I ended up going to eat mexican with Stacey and Katey. The plan was to go to the football jamboree afterwards, but it was delayed because of the heat. So then we went to Sonic, the dollar store, and Staci's house for around ten minutes. About that time, it was time for the games to start.
   We paid for our way in, and found a seat. Then, Lauren enlightened me with the fact that it was delayed another half hour because of lightening. For a little while, we stuck around and talked to Kelsy, but then it looked as if it was about to pour any minute so we headed back to my car. Less than a minute after we got in, the rain started fallen.
   We made a trip to Shell, and then back to Stacey's house. Katey had to leave not that long after we got that, but I stuck around and talked to Staci for a while. It was quite enjoyable, I haven't really ever hung out with her, but she's always been around. She's a soccer manager, and she goes to my church. As a matter of fact, she's riding with me to church in the morning.

Good day, I'd say (:

Friday, August 13

Thursday, August 12

Blast from the past.

I thought post experts from my past blog post, so you are keyed in. Basically, it's a bunch of random talk about boys and boredom. Go figure.



"I like the starburst commercial about contradictions, I always giggle at the albino life guard."-July 22, 2009

"Then Ashley, Erin, and I ate breakfast for the first time at school; I ate cereal with a spork. It was epic."- August 10, 2009

"Oh my goodness. I want to beat my head against the wall right now, Kyle just mentioned wanting to be able to be here to hold and kiss me. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Why can’t this boy take a hint!? I’m not so sure turning him down nicely is working out" August 12, 2009

"Nine things about myself:
1. I love my eyes.
2. Even though I suck, I enjoy soccer very much, and I am defiantly planning on getting better.
3. I can't reach the top hook of locker :(
4. I sometimes watch disney. And this started recently.
5. I dream of having his last name (:
6. If I could have any drawing ability, I'd love to take art class. To bad I don't.
7. I would be lost without a book and my ipod.
8. I Should be a sophomore .
9. I wish I went to church." August 13, 2009

"So some things have happened since you last spoke to me. Like the fact that I am a single woman." September 21, 2009

"Before he left we were just hugging on each other, and I told him he wasn't getting anything else then, so he just kissed me on the fore head . . . It was kind of sweet, you had to be there. ha.
but yeah . . . I know you have a comment Meg, so I'll just stop now til I see it ;)" September 30, 2009

"Then, in math I just didn't feel like talking or doing anything, I just hurried with my work and laid my head down. I didn't even want to sleep. While I was doing this though I listened to the bad kids talk about getting high and there probation officers. One had an ankle bracelet on. Pretty interesting." November 8, 2009


"The Single Life
Okay, so it's not exactly "the single" life, more like the "it's complicated" life.
Why must everything be complicated in life? Why can't anything every be easy? The best of things always have their downsides.


Facebook
Possibly, my new best friend. Yes, sad." November 23, 2009

"I'm probably like everyother typical teenage girl, with an occasional difference.
I'm a fan of facebook, texting, and Twilight. Edward Cullen is my dream man, with a little bit of Jacob on the side.
Where some don't understand/ like Bella, I do. I feel she could understand me, unlike anyone else, if she was real of course. And yes, I realize, as a fictional character she is meant to be that way . . but still." November 25, 2009


"Happy 17th birthday (:
I hope it had a turn for the better, you truely deserve it more than anyone I know. I wish I knew more people like you Megs. Stay happy, because your depressed post make me sad!
You are my blogger idol, my big sister, my best mormon friend [ :) ], a header-making Queen, a great person at heart, and the only person I know who has a life sized Taylor Lautner in there bedroom. That my friend, is plenty to be happy and feel special about.
Think of all the great things all your other friends have to say, and all the more things I could say.
And yes, this would be obnoxiously big if blogger would let me, but for some reason won't. :)
-Jamie" November 27, 2009

"Buddy the Elf; What's your favorite color?" November 27, 2009

"Boys. Oh sweet, sweet boys. How I love you so." November 28, 2009

"For the first time in eleven months and twelve days, I feel . . . single. It feels . . . odd, but okay." November 30, 2009

"Ugh, the thought of the future, even the word, is making me want to puke. Or maybe that's just the sickness coming back? Maybe he is the sickness. My emotional self is sick, so my physical self is sick? He'd like that; it being about him." December 1, 2009


"Jamie
Yeah, I know.


So,a girl like me, would or wouldn't make the cut?


10:02pmBrian
i dont know....would you?


10:03pmJamie
I think so" - December 6, 2009

"He likes me. He said so himself. Score."- December 7, 2009


"Ahh, the Brian thing.


Well, I never actually met Brian before last week. He had added me on facebook, and via Facebook chat I asked him who he was. He ended up not knowing me, but he did go to my school. That night we talked for an hour, and mostly everyday since, besides the weekend, we've talked a few hours on facebook.
Like I said, he goes to my school, a senior. He's on cross country, and he's kinda short haha. A little taller than me. That's okay though, he's really nice (: Megan, if you knew him, you'd aprove.


Anyways, evenually I found this liking for him. And long story short, he told me he liked me too (:
For now, he's my friend, but there's potential. :)" December 8, 2009


"Girls and drama. It sounds so horrible together, yet goes so well. Who likes it anyways? Why don't we all just write our feelings in blogs . . ." December 10, 2009


"As for that other boy, Brian, I had an awkward day yesterday. For 4th block, Cross country had to come sit in the class room with soccer. That's an hour and a half ladies and gents.
Well, We probably spoke a total of six minutes, and that was at the very in. Atleast half the class, I was within five feet of him. I kept looking at him, and as I looked away I could see him looking at me. Or maybe I imagined that? Half of the class he was reading and listening to his Ipod, then he was playing cards. We shared randon glances and smiles a few times, and finally I used the opportunity to say "Hi." with my nervous smile. I'm sure my face was friend . . . At least my friends said it was. I could feel it. He smiled and said "Well, hi." and there on he was actually very talkative. The bell rang and we had to say our goodbyes.
Maybe he was just waiting for me to say something?? Who knows. When I got home, we talked for about three hours on facebook.
It would be so much easier if I could just read that boys mind. Heck, all boys while we are at it. Agreed? Thank you." December 10, 2009


"Facebook Chat
Brian
well.... =) today i asked out anna brown =) and she said yes =) so that made my day amazing =) so thats interesting =)


5:00pmJamie
interesting, yes." December 11, 2009


"So, today I just realized just how stupid I am. I was actually going to date Kyle, because he has wanted me too for months. Of course him and his sucky timing, he just got back with Amy. This is what? The 23435 time he's got with her, or not left her, while he's telling me he wants to be with me and likes me more.
Me+boys= never going to work out. Ugh." December 14, 2009


"A-rah A-ray Here's a post about today (:
Do you not just love how that rhymed? Yes, I must say, I have skills. Not. Today was one of those days where when you lay in bed that night you think. "Wow, today was a good day."
It started out at the dreaded hour of six. I was tired, or course, and my memories of it were somewhat of a blur. I do remember coming into Spanish late, due to my Mother's lack of ability to find cloths. We soon started our exam, which was exceptionally easy. I made a 113 out of 115. I was happy. Then, I had Algebra. Guess you didn't miss a single problem on her exam? Jamie. Guess who was the best grade in her class? Jamie. Heck Yeah. I was happy.
I should've left school at eleven, but didn't. I thought this would ruin the happy, but didn't. As I walked the almost empty halls to 3rd block, I realized that I actually liked that class when we weren't doing work. At first I talked to Spenser. He's awesome haha. Him and I have a secret handshake. Yes, we are that cool. I spoke a little to Garrick, trying to be super nice. Yesterday, he convinced to Spenser and I that he had given up on love. I felt bad for him :( He's very open on the fact that he likes me, so it sometimes makes trying to be nice awkward. He has good intentions though. After this I went and hung out at Coach Porter's desk and played some game on the computer with her and Devyn. I was having a good time, and then something even better happened. A announcement come on over the intercom saying on the bell, all high school students who were eating lunch report to the cafeteria. You see, I normally have last lunch, which is obviously no fun. So first lunch, was awesome! None of my usually crowd was there, so I found a nice little seat with Roslyn, Staci, Deni, and Cameron. I wasn't very talkive for some reason. But, it was fine. Brian was in the cafe, and I had passed him with out saying a word. The second time I passed he said something along the lines of "Why didn't you say hey?" and of course I replied with "Well, why didn't you?" It followed with about a minutes worth of pointless conversation, that made me shamelessly giddy inside. I don't even know why really, but it's nice. It helped the happiness." December 18, 2009


"Oh my, I want to live in Utah. It sounds perfect to me. I love the morals, the innocents, the atmosphere, the pretty boys, all of it.
Cute Mormon family, adopt me. I prefer to live in Pleasant Grove, but anything in okay." December 28, 2009


"Ha. I just googled someone, and I actually found something legit. I thought it was funny. You should try it some times (:" January 1, 2010


"Since New Years is my favorite holiday, and is usually awaited, it seems a little unrealistic that it's here.
For most people, New Years is the time for a New start. Now, I realize that you can't just start over the moment the clock hits twelve. I do however, find it encouraging. I like to imagine there's hope for change in anything my heart desires. I like to imagine it's a new start for myself.
It's the one time the year that I can assure you I will not be pessimistic about any(most) situations." January 2, 2010


"2010; New Decade
It's here. A new decade. Ten years ago, I was in Kindergarten. I still remember those days . . . I started it in Alabama, I was born there. I had this best friend named Callie who I had been best friend's for as long as I can remember. She lived two or three houses down. We even went to day care/preschool together. I have quite a couple memories of times with her. She would come over to my house, and we would play on my swing set, and sometimes ride our tricycles in my carport. I remember coming inside and my mom making us Mac & Cheese. For some reason, we would share what was on our underwear, and we found it very fascinating that Santa had brought us both Rugrats underwear. Aaah . . . Those were the days. (: I was even the k-3rd Harvest Queen at my school. Cool, eh?
But then, we moved to Tennessee. When we lived in Alabama, my grandparent's (dad's side) use to live next door. They had moved to Tennessee. Then my aunt died in a car crash, and I hear it was hard on my Dad. I think that was one of the reasons we moved, but hey I was five, I'm not completely sure. So, we moved. I guess we were at the end of Kindergarten, since I have a year book, but not completely sure. In all, I was in three different schools that year.
I'm pretty sure I just started to ramble, but my point was going to be ten years may seem a long time, but really, it's not.
Ten years holds a lot of memories, that will eventually be over before you know it. It makes you think to cherish time, and not to wish it away. It makes me realize that even thought It goes by faster than some may think, a lot can happen, a lot can change. I mean, sure I was five and it may not completely count, but I would have never thought I would be where I was today. Living in Tennessee, divorced parents, a little brother, a grade behind, dating (or not, I don't even know) who I'm or have dated." January 2, 2010


"Today I went to Famous Daves, and our waiter was smoking; smoking hot. He had this whole Lumber Jack thing going on with his hair and facial hair. If you look past that being rather strange, you'd find him sexy."January 11, 2010


"Once upon a time, there was a girl.
She wasn't a princess, or an unhappy step child, and she surely wanted to be neither.


Sure, she had her times when she felt just as lucky as that princess, and times when she felt as low as that unhappy step child.


She was just your average girl though.
She had hopes and dreams; She had doubts and fears; She had secrets and desires.


As of now, there isn't much to her story, and what there is is only the beginning. The beginning of the beginning really.


Shall we say, Chapter one? Chapter two? Heck, maybe even chapter three, but all in all, whatever the case is, it doesn't have much importance.


The beginning of her story was never told, leaving the rest destined to be unheard. What good story has never been told? Defiantly not any that I've heard.


So from this point on, her story will be told, from the one and only possible author.


Herself.


She shall tell her story through written words inspired by every aspect that only every girl has. She shall also hold it close to her, for her story in sacred.


Maybe for her eyes only even?


She may choose.
It's what she thinks.
It's what she does.
It's who she tells.
It's who she trust.
It's what she dreams.
It's what she desires.
It's what she fears.
It's hers.
It's her Unspoken Words From the Heart." January 11, 2010

"Hello March. I have plans for you." March 1, 2010


"My blog as became a place for statements, rather than post. So would you like to read a new statement?


I'm hoping the whole "One door closes, another door opens" things is positive. I feel as if I am now on a new chapter, and I'm sitting on the edge of my sit waiting for what I'll read next. I know not too many people read my blog, but I'm requesting you to wish me luck, in your mind or comments. Either is fine. I'd appreciate it." March 8, 2010


"What enjoyment to people get out of trying to ruin a good thing? Especially when that good thing is something your "friend" has.
Yesterday, my so called friend goes off and twist my words and then tells me the person she told was just getting on her nerves so she was trying to make her mad. If you want to make a person mad, is it really necessary to throw your friend under the bus and put words in her mouth. Then, admit, you were just annoyed and said it. How immature can you get?


THEN. The day after, after you had a talk with the so called friend about how what they did was wrong, they go off and tell what they SWORE not to tell.


gehhhhhhhfnkaverpf9u4wedfh98cvhrnbvpf9vghnetbvphnfuivaekrlgvp0r8ivnlregkv98nrebv8r9ea


I was having a great day too. Thanks for ruining it person." March 11, 2010


"Brian . . . the current boyfriend. We've been together for a short amount of time, but I really like him. I'm starting to think more and more that I made the right decision. He's a senior at my school, but he's not really the typical guy. He is really sweet, you all would like this boy. The first time we went out was last Friday. We went to Logan's, walked around the mall, and to the movies. Since then, he's met my mom and she really likes him. I met his mom too, which I hear said I was sweet (I sure hope so) and she was really nice. She seemed like a cool mom (: He takes me home from school, which I really enjoy, and we've taken a good amount of trips to sonic haha You gotta love chapel hill, sonic is the hot spot. Oh, we also go "running", which really consist of walking with a seldom jog. We are suppose to be really running on Monday, I don't know if I'm dreading it or excited yet. Anyways . . . I think the point of this was that I like him. He has nice potential (: Oh- Like I mentioned, he's a senior, and that means Prom. I'm not really sure how I feel about that either, but hey how many girls in my grade get a chance to go to prom? So . . . yeah. Comment?" March 12, 2010


"So it seems I have met a boy who could do some serious damage to my heart. Maybe, I'm just delusional. Yes, that is probably it. I kind of like it though, so I'll accept it." March 21, 2010


"Dear You,
After telling you my secret today,
I hoped with all my heart you wouldn't tell.
I hope I truly can trust you, as the friend I hope I have.


Dear You,
You're possibly my sister at heart.
My respect for you is through the roof.
I could learn so many things from you,
just as you could from me.
Like sisters.
If only you lived close by.


Dear You,
My mind is constantly going with thoughts concerning you.
I wonder what you really think of me.
I wonder if you'll extend from the present, into the future.
Oh, and I love it when you sing in the car (:" March 25, 2010


"It's weird how things worked out though. It seems everything that was once there, was gone, and I was left to start over." April 13, 2010


"Oh, and I've decided I want to be a Gleek." May 18, 2010


"Say hello to my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
She has leather, tinted windows, heated seats, and a sun roof.
She's pretty awesome.
I love her." June 7, 2010

Consider yourself filled in with my passed year of blogging!

Hello blogsphere

   We haven't really talked lately, have we? Over all, the past how ever many days have been good. How about I make a list, because everything is going to be pretty random.

  • I got my driver's license, you may have saw my update below. It's nice to be able to get myself from point A to point B without having to rely on anyone else.
  • I've enjoyed school, mostly. I get told to be quite in Biology probably ever five minutes. Not just me,  the entire half of the room I sit at. We are all friends. (well it may be the whole room, we're just too loud to hear them haha)
  • I went to the grocery store yesterday. Before I went in, I locked my car. Normal, right? Well, an important part of this story, is that I have a remote lock. After I lock it, I make my way in side and buy tonight's dinner for my self (this was yesterday). I grabbed some things to make pasta ( a favorite of mine). When I come out, I hit the unlock button. Nothing happens. I try again. and again. and again. The battery is dead. Now, I know your thinking "Why freak out, just use the key to unlock it." Oh, I had that in mind the whole time. I was freaking out though. It was five o'clock, and Rex's must have been the place to be. Both of my mother's vehicle, if locked with the remote, and then unlocked any other way (key, from the inside, etc.) when the door opens, the alarm goes off. My horn is really loud too. After minutes of hoping the remote would work just one more time, I finally just unlocked the door with my key. No alarm. I was so thankful. It did reset my clock though . .  Weird.
  • After the car incident,  I made my way to Brian's house. No, he is not home. I was going to pick up our crabs, and eat Dinner with his mom and sister, Meghan. It was pretty enjoyable. Although, at times Mrs. Amy would walk away, and there would be awkward silence between me and Meghan. I think we were both trying to keep a conversation going. She intimidates me. 
  • I've gotten lots of letters from Brian, and wrote a lot too. They are so lovely. I am so excited for him to come home in October. The 15th to be exact. It's driving me crazy waiting I'm pretty sure. I haven't talked to him since I/he left, and I'm hoping it comes any day. I'm 99.9% it will be on a week end, and probably a Saturday- So cross your fingers for this Saturday!
  • Now that school has started back, I kind of feel like I have a life again, which is a good thing. 
  • Oh, I slept for fourteen hours. I probably would have slept longer if it wasn't for school. I'm guessing that takes some sort of skill.
  • This Saturday we have a soccer game. Will I play? The question I've asked myself everyday, let's hope.
  • Next month, I plan to go to RUSH , and I'm pretty excited. I've never been to Freed- Hardeman, and since I'm boarder lined obsessed, It's about time I go.


As I'm sure you all know, my life isn't all that epic, and usually isn't that interesting. So, for now, I must go. Besides, I'm hungry and sleepy. I'm going to fix myself food, and then debate with my self my plans for tonight and when I should go to sleep.

Oh- I'm working on a post with "quotes" of past blog post I wrote that are no longer here. Interesting? Hopefully.

Tuesday, August 10

A Tennessee Licensed Driver.

   Hello world, I can drive. About time! 
I passed my test with flying colors.

My excuse

  Last night, I was really and truly going to blog, but then my body decided to sleep for fourteen hours instead. For about a week now, I've been going to sleep at 2 am, and waking up between 6 and 9 am depending on the day. Obviously, I haven't been getting the proper amount of sleep.
  Yesterday, I came home and laid down for a nap about four. My mom woke me up at ten to tell me something, then I continued my slumber.
   I must blogged later today I suppose, but I have places to go and people to see. I'm going to get my driver's license. That's right, Megs. No more making fun of me.
   After that I'll be off to school.

Have a great day everyone (:

Thursday, August 5

You know it's bad when you have to pack for school

  Finally, I'm packed. Yeah- for school.
Since I have soccer first block, I'm just going to wear my practice cloths to school. No need to get pretty either.
So basically, the plan is to wake up- throw practice cloths on, brush my teeth and hair, then leave. Should take five minutes.
I have to be at school at 7:15, although I'll probably stop and get some breakfast. Apparently, a lot of people are going to do that since we have till 7:30 to get ready. We're planning on investing in a microwave, and possibly a refrigerator, for our locker room.
  We have break after first block, which would give us 30 extra minutes to get ready if we'd life. It usually takes about a week before they let us have break at the beginning of school. Maybe this year we will automatically have it since we have homeroom in the mornings now, and that's were we went instead previous years. Speaking of that, I'm curious to how we are going to get all the papers they hand out if we don't go to homeroom. I doubt someone would be bright enough to get them for us. We'll see.

Let's hope I look decent going to second block.

Wednesday, August 4

and so it begins

 Today was the first day of my sophomore year. High school students gathered into the new gym, where everyone said their hellos, and then were sent to there homeroom classes.
  There, we were given our schedules. Then- we went around to each class. I have:
1st semester-
Soccer- It's usually 4th block, but this year they made it first. Wonderful. Everyone loves getting sweaty before they really start their day. Rumor is, we'll get to use the showers that the football players use, because they got to keep 4th athletics and won't be around. I guess a pro to have soccer first is we won't have to go to homeroom first. School has always started at 7:30. Well, this year, it starts at 7:15, and that extra time is spent in homeroom. Anyone with 1st block athletics doesn't have to attend though.
Lifetime Wellness- The teacher in this class is Coach Hill. One of the worst. Yay. It seems there are some pretty good people in there though, so I'm excited for that. That will be convent when we start walking.
French 1- Everyone says this class is easy. I'm sure it will be better than Mrs. Stubblefield's spanish class. Our class is over run by sophomores, and usually the majority of students are freshman. Thanks to this lovely thing we have called Focus Areas (kind of like a Major for highschool). My focus area, and many others, is Humanities. Therefore, I have to take three extra classes that are either languages or histories.
Biology 1- We only have about 15 kids in this class, and apparently it's my biology teacher's smallest class. This year, our school got decided we needed more than one teacher for the subject, and I got the new teacher- Mrs. Webb. Hopefully, she'll be better than the other teacher, because usually everyone fails that class till the end.

2nd semester-
French 2
World History
Geometry
English 2
I did end up getting a lot of classes with friends which is good. Carson, probably the friend I talk to most, is in my first three classes. Until these past few weeks, we didn't really talk at all, but a year or two ago we were really good friends. Since we have so many classes together, hopefully we'll be good friends again. We already making plans to hang out. 
I also have classes with Lauren, Kayla, Deni, and Ashley. I talked to them a lot last year.
Another Ashley, is in my french class. In 6th grade, we were best friends. Then, the next few years we didn't have any classes together and stopped talking. Hopefully this helps rekindle the friendship, which would be cool.
There are various other people I am excited to hang out with, but they don't really have a back story. Just people I'd like to be friends with.
I would like to be friends with everyone, and not have any drama! I'm sure that won't happen though . . .
There was already drama today, and it was only two and a half hours of school. High school.

Our school also started this thing were your parents can get online and see your grades and missing assignments. They can also see if you are on the ICU list, and yes, that stands for Intensive Care Unit.
Yeah- we're a hospital now. 

I have last lunch, which is find with me. Last year I had last lunch 1st semester, and first lunch the 2nd semester. I enjoy last lunch, because after you finish eating you don't have to go back to the class you were just at.

Hopefully, this year will be the best yet. I say that every year, but I'm not real sure how that's worked out for me. So far, I think my favorite year was 8th grade.

Anyways . . Wish me luck. Our first full day is Friday.

Bucket List; Before I'm 20

1. own a pair of Keds
2. get a tan
3. go out of the country
4. have a favorite sweater
5. own a Kindle
6. run 4 miles, in 40 minutes
7. buy and complete an entire coloring book
8. inspire someone
9. write a book
10. score a goal in Soccer
11. have a life changing experiance. (for the better)
12. do volunteer work
13. go to Utah and/or have Utah come to me
14. find the perfect swim suit
15. keep a blog the entire time
15. go on a hike
16. drive in with friends
17. have 73 blog followers
18. graduate
19. go to FHU (or other college of my choice)
20. tell a speech to 50+ people
21. hug a stranger
22. run a 10k
23. recieve a worthy love letter
24. go to sleep before 10 PM for a week
25. wear converse to prom; be cliche
26. learn the single ladies dance
27. swim a mile
28. be a vegetarian for a week
29. get a Henna tattoo
30. make someone dinner
31. go on "the perfect date"
32. keep a planner for a year
33. laugh till I cry
34. fall in love / stay in love
35. send Megan a package
36. finally have a cool thumb ring
37. movie marathon
38. win something important
39. write an amazing letter
40. watch an entire sharkweek

(Will be added to until # 50)

Monday, August 2

Life is

Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you are getting somewhere or just standing still. - Lou Erickso

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.
-Mother Teresa

Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once. ~Lillian Dickson

Life is like riding a bicycle. You don't fall off unless you plan to stop peddling.-- Claude PepperLife is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. ~Danny Kaye

Life is like an hourglass. When everything hits the bottom, someone will be there to turn it around.- Unknown

Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.- Unknown

Life is like a pack of gum- and I have yet to find out why- unknown

facebook stalking.

   Everyone does it. Either it's someone you love, someone you hate, someone you idealize, someone you heard gossip about, someone your curious about, or maybe someone you think is cute.   Today, I spent an hour facebook stalking teen moms/ teen moms to be.
It all started with this one 17 teen year old girl, or I don't know very well but use to hate me for no apparent reason. It turns out, she's been married for months, and she has a baby on the way. I kept going done her wall, reading the various status updates, and wall comments. I also looked at her pictures, and photo comments. She acts as if this is the best time of her life, and it just amazes me. Through comments, I found another girl her age who just recently had a baby.
I don't really understand my fascination with this, I guess it's the same reason people enjoy watching shows like 16 & Pregnant, and Teen Mom. Which I don't necessarily think should be on TV.

 Around prom, I stalked prom pictures of course, and I found one girl who was pregnant, going to prom, and taking pictures with her current child.
  I guess as I get older, I realize how big an issue teen pregnancy really is, because I'm actually knowing/ know of these girls, because they are my age. This last school year, I know of four or five girls who either didn't come back/ quit because of this issue, or became pregnant. I go to a rather small school too.
I guess I'm blogging about this, because it made me think, and I suppose this could get you to thinking. I've always said I wanted to have children young, but I'm talking after college young. With these girls, having children young is a whole different meaning.

A song to listen to


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Sunday, August 1

Camp Nakanawa; Cabino dias.

I spent four weeks of my summer living in a hot, none air conditioned, cabin at Camp Nakanawa in Crossville, Tennessee. 
Above is my cabin, cabin 10.

We had the best cabin, hands down. We all hung out together, which most cabins don't do. (unless they were all previously good friends and requested to be in a cabin together-we did not)

This summer overall was one of the best. I actually enjoyed swimming, discovered a talent in riflery, and

became good friends with the nurse.

Mail call, was by far the highlight of my day. Sure, only four people wrote me, but it was lovely.  I even got male mail, which was wonderful. haha, everyone hears about it when someone gets male mail. Gotta love camp gossip. I may be exaggerating when I say everyone, but if someone had a boy come visit, everyone really did hear about it.

The food, well the food is camp food. Imagine it yourself. A few meals are delicious, though.

My "classes" included: aerobics, glee club (camp songs), running, archery, tennis, riflery, wall, swimming, soccer, and war canoe.

It was a ton of fun, and I haven't made my decision about going next summer, or going to spain.

Decisions, decisions.

Dear Future Husband; (age sixteen)

   It's been somewhere between five and eight months since the last letter was written. I guess a little has changed since then.
   As much as I think about you, I often think of me. When I do though, I wonder if I'm the same as I am now.
   Am I still shy, and easily embarrassed? Is it still nearly impossible for me to keep a secret? Do I still have that crazy issue with not being able to stop laughing over the stupidest things?
   Do I still love to read? Am I still obsessed with Crush soda? Is my favorite color still purple? Do I still blog?
   Do I over think, and stress out? Am I still eager to move forward in life? Do I still dream about the family I should be starting fairly soon?
   Have I gotten rid of that southern accent people always point out? Do you laugh at me when I say "Why", many people do.
- I could go on, and on. I really think I'll be the same though, and I'm pretty happy with who I am for the most part.
   I may or may not have met you already, it's a mystery to me. At the moment, I'm dating this one boy who I could imagine being you though.  I'm telling you this, because I feel like it's important for you to know where I am in life right now (if that makes sense). 
   Before I go on, I would like to mention I know saying this could be a little awkward if you are someone differently, but truly it is not. As much as you know about me, you should defiantly know of this boy, for he is the infamous "first love." If it didn't work out, I know it was for the better, and it obviously lead to you anyways.
   His name is Brian, and as of right now, we've been dating for almost five months. He holds many of the qualities you have, and don't worry- he treats me very well.
   Our relationship moved rather fast I suppose, that causing ups and downs. The downs, have been rare, luckily.
   In more than one way, I feel he has saved me. I feel like I fit in with him, and I don't find that many other places.
  In my last letter, I had said "I dream of having a husband who will have grown up in the church, and who can introduce me to that lifestyle. " Well, Brian has helped with that, by just kind of being who he is. He didn't really have to say much, just be there, and be an example for me. Which I'm very thankful of. 
   Obviously, being a sixteen year old girl, I hope we'll last. We'll see, i guess.
I'll write again soon, okay? (:
I love you already, and I wish the best for you :)
-Your future wife, 
Jamie