Monday, September 19, 2011
Unexpected gifts in life
So this past week has been AMAZING! Let me explain first...
Lately in my life I've just had a lot of moments by myself or with my family which I love and I believe that everyone should have those moments in life. I've missed having a very good friend in my life. I felt like sometimes I can't call a friend when I'm feeling down or something like that. Well I've been wanting someone to come into my life and become involved as a friend.
This week changed things....a lot. :)
I only thought that this person would just say hi to me once a week but I totally thought wrong. One night of talking can make a whole difference for a persons life. I guess it was something that I was looking for. I found out that this person is an amazing, awesome, and wonderful person. We both have quite a bit in common and it makes me become more open with this person. It's definitely been a while since I've been this open with a guy. I know you probably hear that a lot from me but this one is definitely different. :) It definitely makes me think about what I want in life at the moment.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sometimes I Procrastinate
-To get this over with, work has been the same as usual. Nothing to grand going on there. Just working a lot. We did get new food items at McDonald's and it's the Caramel Apple Parfait and the Caramel Apple Sundae. I'm not too big on the parfait just because I don't like them but the Caramel Apple Sundae.....YUM!!! If you ever go, get one :) it's so wonderful...it's like christmas in a bowl.
-Also at work, I've been learning some espanol! Ole! :) haha it's been fun. My co-worker Jose has been teaching me what to say in certain situations at work and how to greet people. I'm also learning the different foods in spanish as well.
-About 2 weeks ago, my friend Summer asked me if I could go with her to Texas to help move her daughters down to her sisters. She didn't want to be the only one driving alone and so I went with her. We went through Montecello to the Four Corners to Colorado then down to Albequerque to Lubbock,TX then to Harker Heights, TX where we dropped the girls off. Then we turned right around and went back home. We started our trip on Friday at 3:30pm and didn't get back home til Monday at 8:30pm. Total miles was about 2600 miles. It was quite the trip but it was a lot of fun. We had a dog with us named George who was actually really good during the trip, we thought he was going to be sick. On our way back we went through Moab and saw the beautiful red rocks. :) I brought home some glass thimbles for my mom from each state that I was in. She has them in her sewing room.
-So this past weekend, we had a birthday bash where we celebrated all the September birthdays. Stuart was playing in Salt Lake opening for Jason Derulo. He was in his awesome band Profetik. They have some pretty good music! Then on Monday we went to the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy where we saw all the different animals that live in water...some weren't like spiders....totally not supposed to be there haha. But then we went to the Pi and ate yummy Pizza. We had cake and ice cream and trifle. Good day overall.
-So now I'm just living life to the best that I possibly can. Working a lot and spending a lot of time with my family. My mom and I have become very close. Her and I will do lots of things together like shopping, watching movies and TV shows. We've been into a lot of TV shows lately. Friday Night Lights ended a while back and then Rookie Blue just ended (sad face!) for the season though. it'll be back....next spring... anyway, we're going to get into the TV Shows Whitney and the The Sing-Off. I heard that Vocal Point or Voice Male (one of the two) are going to be on the show so look out for them! :)
-It's crazy because a lot of my friends are on missions. I have 2 of my girl friends that got their calls and are leaving in the next month or two. Jami is going to New Zealand and Kaitlyn is going to Arizona! woot! It's got me thinking a lot about a mission and I've been going on splits with the sister missionaries. I have about 10 of my good friends that are out on missions and some of them will be home before I leave...yeah I'm gonna go on a mission. I decided to go a while ago and everything that talks about a mission....the spirit just hits me so strong and I start getting emotional....yeah I'm going. :) I figured out that I can turn in my mission papers in January and then get my call around March-ish. That's my plan right now. It could change....I'm just leaving it up to the Lord.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Life in the fast lane!
I got an iPad 2! :) I love it so much! It's so fun and you can do so many things with it! Here are some pictures I took!
Yesterday I went to Marcus's 1st Birthday Party! It was Cookie Monster themed and it was adorable! It was good to see family there and to see Marcus get all messy with his birthday cake.
I've been helping my mom with her primary class whenever I'm home from school or whatnot and in the class there are 6 girls and 1 boy. That one boy is named Deryck. So yesterday, in sharing time, we were talking about being clean and pure so we can go to the Temple and there were different things you should do and one of them was to not swear or use naughty words. Deryck automatically said "Like Dammit?" Oh boy....We were all laughing! I was telling him that it wasn't a good word and that he shouldn't say it anymore. haha kids....
So my friend/co worker Sara had her baby this past week and so Gretta and I went to the hospital to go visit her! :) Her name is Dannifer Ann Marie Taylor Durquette. Wow! What a name! but Beautiful! I got to hold her for a little while and she's so tiny! She was born 5 pounds 5 ounces.
I'm also trying to redecorate my room. It's hard getting the motivation and the time to do it but It's always on my mind so hopefully I'll get it done soon.
Other than the things above and working, that's about all I'm doing. My life is pretty boring. No dating life...
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Dear Mr. Potter
So I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter. I saw all the movies and read 95% of the books (don't ask). It's crazy how it's all coming to an end in 2 ish days. My awesome cousin Jessica and I are going to a midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on Thursday Night in Salt Lake. I'm so stoked to see it! I think it'll be really good! It's very strange that one of my favorite childhood series is going to end, movie wise. It all started so long ago and now it's gone by so fast. I will definitely give you guys a review on the movie for all you followers out there. I'll also be doing another post about a new toy I'll be getting in the next few days. All is well with me. Just busy with work. :) Love you all
<3 Emily
Friday, July 1, 2011
Pocketful of Sunshine
to the song "Pocketful of Sunshine"
by Natasha Beddingfield. 'nough said. :D
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Happiness
Tonight, my mom and I got talking which I love doing. My mom and I get on the most awesome topics ever. She told me that I should learn to be happy with myself before letting another guy into my life. I loved how she said that. I need to be like the girl off Eat Pray Love. I need to just be with me for a while. Think about things I've never thought of before. Go on adventures. Meditate. Become more closer to my Heavenly Father. Things like that.
I really don't want to have the worries of "Does he like me?" or "Will he ask me on a date?" It should be more about what I want in my life and who I want to be. The character that I want to be is what I will be working on for now. I encourage you to do the same. It's nice to meditate for a while each day. I watch the stars at night for at least a half an hour. I love it. Have one of those calming, relaxing moments every day of your life. It'll make your day better. Trust me. :)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Eundring to the End
-Charlynn Parker Anderson (Ensign Aug. 1982)
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Twenty Years
This past year has been very interesting. So many things have happened.
This year I've become very addicted to writing missionaries. I've never really written many friends or family who are serving missions but this year I've written so many of my amazing friends that I've grown up with or that I've met down at Snow.
I've finished up my associate degree at Snow. This year was quite difficult for me because of the classes I was taking but I finished. I graduated and I'm so happy to be home now.
This past year I've become closer to my parents. They are my closest, best friends ever. I love them so much and I'm so incredibly lucky to have parents like mine. My siblings have helped me as well. I love spending time with my family and I know that my family will always be there for me, no matter what.
I've grown spiritually this year. As most of you guys know, down at Snow I was the Relief Society President of a student ward. It was one of the hardest callings I've ever had in my life but at the same time it was one of those life changing moments in my life. I got to know the girls in my ward so well. There were tough times where I felt like I couldn't do anything at all but the Lord was really looking after me at Snow. I got to feel things that I've never felt before.
Thank you to everyone who were a part of my life this past year. I hope that you will be in many of my years to come. I love you all and I'm so excited for the many years I have to come! :)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
What the...what the heck!?
Happy Birthday Janessa! :) Live this next year the best you possibly can! I love you!
(P.S. There is another post I updated last night that you should read for all you followers)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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So I started watching LOST about a week and a half ago. I don't have a job quite yet so I just spend a lot of my time at home plus I don't have a car. I am currently on Season 3 Episode 2 or 3. I'm loving how the movie will flash back to the different people on the island and what they were like before the crash and how they've changed on the island. I'm still hooked on it and am loving every episode. :)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Car Accident and a Tooth Infection
Monday, May 2, 2011
Graduation!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Dear Finals Week
Monday: Haircut. Human Biology Lab Final. Packing.
Tuesday: Free Finals Breakfast. Pick up finals from Child Lit, First Aid, and Early Childhood Development. Packing.
Wednesday: Human Biology Lecture Final. Packing. Midnight Breakfast.
Thursday: Packing. Cleaning.
Friday: Packing up the car. Cleaning. Saying goodbyes.
Saturday: Graduation. Leaving Ephraim to Lake Point. Unpacking :)
It really feels like this week is more of a Spring Break or something. Not much going on with my life this week.
Friday, April 22, 2011
2 years at Snow College
Monday, April 11, 2011
Cinderella
I've also been feeling more of the emotional side of Cinderella as well. In the book Cinderella, she's pretty much alone and does all the housework while everyone else is on top of the world. But I do have the attitude that Cinderella has.
I know that I'm not fully alone here at Snow. I have my Heavenly Father to turn to. I also have Brittney, Janessa, and my Mother to turn to when I'm feeling low about my life.
I'm not going to lie. This semester has been the hardest semester I've had in all my college life. I feel like I can't talk to anyone anymore and if I do, people would just take it the wrong way.
Phillipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Books, Books, Books!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Colors Everywhere!
Like a lot of other people did this weekend, I went to the Hindu Color Festival. It's an Indian celebration of how they welcome spring. They welcome it by chanting a song and throwing colored chalk everywhere. I went last year with my friends and I knew that I wanted to go again. This year was a lot of fun! Of course, when hundreds and maybe even thousands of people throw colored chalk at people and in the air, it covers you completely! It is kind of funny seeing when you shower afterwards and the water is purple for a few minutes just getting all the chalk off your skin. Good times! I'm going next year!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Poems
Fear
A clown at a carnival
A bee on a flower
A cop driving by
Loneliness
A snake at your feet
The end of the world
On top of a tall building
Monsters in your closet
Falling
Fear
My Bed
I shimmy into my nice, warm sheets
As my head and my pillow gladly meet.
I look out the window and see a moonbeam,
Wondering what I am going to dream.
I close my heavy eyelids and suddenly yawn,
Knowing all of the days worries are gone.
For tomorrow, my fiancé and I will wed,
But for now, I’m madly in love with my bed.
My Dad
Father
Protector, Counselor
working, loving, joking
Together forever as family
Mike
Scooch (my cat)
Kitten
Small, Innocent
Pouncing, Playing, Clawing
Furry friend/ Family pet
Sleeping, Eating, Exploring
Lazy, Tired
Cat
Love is…
A Dance
Happiness
A good book
Family
A favorite meal
Life
A memory
Beautiful