Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Dollar for a Dream
my lil sis, brit, spent last year fighting cancer. we decided to make a video to not only help her accomplish her dream but bring awareness to people all around the world about skin cancer.
share this link & donate a few dollars if you can.
marrying my best friend.
4 years 3 months and 2 days ago- I went on a date with James Hamilton Murray
(if you cant tell-we clicked on the very first date)
& he proposed last month.
and now I get to marry my best friend.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
a few tips for the fellows
Hey Yo Boo Let me Halla Atchya!
(so we've all seen the "rules" and things Guys shouldnt or should do.. and quite frankly-they really are not that good So heres a REAL list of real things to do¬ to do)
this list does not just come from the Conley sisters-but from a group of very distinct girls who have lived the played the Dating game
1. Shoes-Why are shoes #1 you ask? First we look at the face, scan the stature, and the eyes automatically drop to the shoes. If your wearing Runners,chacos, big brown sandals, sketchers, or old shoes with laces tied to tight-you Need to buy some new shoes.
2. Please Brush your teeth- have a pack of gum in your car at all times. Please scan the car mirror before you leave so you can make sure you don't have any left over toothpaste, spit or food on your mouth.
3. So lets talk about the game. Dating is a game. We have all played it & will continue to play it until we find "Mr. or Mrs. Perfect" BUT LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. Why Does every girl love notebook? We don't expect to have this perfect fairytale life-but Noah was straight up REAL. We love real. Which leads us to #4-------------->
4. If your always trying to be "cool" you will never be "real" to us. JUST BE REALLLLLLL!!!
5. There is nothing more attractive than a 2-3 day scruff. Yum. But NO Mustaches-they are over with... They may have been funny in 2008 but honestly trend is Over. (along with speedos)
6. Opening a car door- A wise man Matt Glendenning taught me a few things about being a Gentlemen. But lets talk about how to be gentleman in OUR EYES. So lets lay out an example... You have just picked me up for a date and we are walking to the car, sure open the door for me. But when we are getting out of the car and my Hand is on the handle, YOU DONT NEED TO JUMP OUT OF THE CAR AND RUN TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAR TO OPEN MY DOOR. It makes it awkward & Unnecessary. It's 2012.
But when we are walking into a restaurant u best be opening the door ;)
7. We like goodnight texts. We like good morning texts. Waiting to try and "pretend like you weren't thinking about me" doesn't work.
8. Lets talk about swag. If you have swag-you DON'T know you have it. Don't label your pics as "swaggin" or say swag out loud. Swag is not just a type of style its a demeanor.
9. Girls want a Good guy- "girls wanting a bad boy phase is over" Honestly we are looking to bring home someone we know can have a conversation with our dad while we are getting ready. One who can watch sports center or play football with our brothers in the backyard. One of the first things I think of when I have a crush on a guy is: Can he get along with my Sports obsessed Uncles.
10. Don't play "Too hard to get" & Don't be Clingy. Don't get it twisted.
11. Tickle my back and I love you forever.
12. Make me laugh. Be goofy. We love it. Sing with us in the car- There is nothing more attractive than a funny guy.
13. Just because we touch you-doesnt mean we like you.
14. Touch us- Lets talk about touch.
Most of you guys don't hold hands unless it's serious-but honestly just hold hands. Girls like going through the levels of giddyness. Like ok
1. Be touchy with me. 2. maybe hold my hand if we are alone.
3. Cuddle with me. 4. Kiss me. I am not talking about PDA here- No need to walk down the street holding my hand to show the world we are an item but I am talking about personal time.
16. How to hold hands- The spaces between our fingers were made for yours. Make it fit. Don't lousy with it-HOLD IT.
17. How to Kiss- You should know by now. Don't be all over the place - but Im also not a tree-don't be a woodpecker.
18. Respect our Innocence. Don't play with the line. We should never have to ask you to slow down.
19. Never talk about the Price on the menu being too expensive- If you want a second date the money will be worth your time. P.S. be nice to waitress.
20. Tip Good. We NOTICE.
21. Show genuine interest in our family and friends. If you remember our siblings names-your in & It is so touching when you show your love for your mom.
22. ROSES AND STUFFED ANIMALS ARE A WASTE OF MONEY. I guess some girls like flowers but honestly-save the money- for a movie and takeout dinner night! (just our opinion on this one)
23. Compliment us. But a little secret about girls- is sometimes we don't know how to take compliments very well. But we appreciate your sincerity. Don't say we look
HOT"- how the heck are we supposed to accept that as a compliment.
24. Hair Gel is out. "messy- didn't care too much today" or a little side part is the most attractive.
25. If you take more time to get ready than us-seriously stop.
26. We love to hear about your goals, ambitions, and current plans but unless you are walkin' that walk' it's not worth talkin the talk.
27. A guy in a black suit and tie becomes a man in our eyes.
28. Stick with your talents, athletics, and hobbies. We love to hear about your ball game or how the swell was, even if we don't necessarily understand the legistics.
29. Video games are annoying. very immature and pointless in our eyes. We don't like to sit and watch you play Halo. No girl does.
30. We like to shop, let us shop. You can play your video games while we shop.
31. Watching you fidget is quite hilarious. It's cute to see your knee shake, nails bitten short, and feet fumble around.
32. Don't be creepy. Don't show up at our work unless we've established some sort of relationship. If you saw us out somewhere and let us know later on via internet or text...it's kind of creepy. If you couldn't the courage to come say hi or even wave why are you trying to communicate through a key board?
33. A little jealousy is kind of cute. Don't be overprotective but letting people know we're your girl makes us feel a sense of security.
34. Absolutely do NOT tan in the tanning bed, like really? gross. GTL= only on Jersey Shore.
35. Do not get highlights or die your hair. you might as well go get fake eyelashes while you're at it.
36. Please try to not wear jean shorts (unless they are cutt offs) or Khakis please.
37. NO MORE ED HARDY/AFFLICTION/MEK or BUCKLE JEANS.
38. Seriously shop the clearance section at PacSun- good stuff! I wish I was shopping for a guy when I go there.
39. Don't be on your phone all night.
40. ________________________________________
(so we've all seen the "rules" and things Guys shouldnt or should do.. and quite frankly-they really are not that good So heres a REAL list of real things to do¬ to do)
this list does not just come from the Conley sisters-but from a group of very distinct girls who have lived the played the Dating game
1. Shoes-Why are shoes #1 you ask? First we look at the face, scan the stature, and the eyes automatically drop to the shoes. If your wearing Runners,chacos, big brown sandals, sketchers, or old shoes with laces tied to tight-you Need to buy some new shoes.
2. Please Brush your teeth- have a pack of gum in your car at all times. Please scan the car mirror before you leave so you can make sure you don't have any left over toothpaste, spit or food on your mouth.
3. So lets talk about the game. Dating is a game. We have all played it & will continue to play it until we find "Mr. or Mrs. Perfect" BUT LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. Why Does every girl love notebook? We don't expect to have this perfect fairytale life-but Noah was straight up REAL. We love real. Which leads us to #4-------------->
4. If your always trying to be "cool" you will never be "real" to us. JUST BE REALLLLLLL!!!
5. There is nothing more attractive than a 2-3 day scruff. Yum. But NO Mustaches-they are over with... They may have been funny in 2008 but honestly trend is Over. (along with speedos)
6. Opening a car door- A wise man Matt Glendenning taught me a few things about being a Gentlemen. But lets talk about how to be gentleman in OUR EYES. So lets lay out an example... You have just picked me up for a date and we are walking to the car, sure open the door for me. But when we are getting out of the car and my Hand is on the handle, YOU DONT NEED TO JUMP OUT OF THE CAR AND RUN TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAR TO OPEN MY DOOR. It makes it awkward & Unnecessary. It's 2012.
But when we are walking into a restaurant u best be opening the door ;)
7. We like goodnight texts. We like good morning texts. Waiting to try and "pretend like you weren't thinking about me" doesn't work.
8. Lets talk about swag. If you have swag-you DON'T know you have it. Don't label your pics as "swaggin" or say swag out loud. Swag is not just a type of style its a demeanor.
9. Girls want a Good guy- "girls wanting a bad boy phase is over" Honestly we are looking to bring home someone we know can have a conversation with our dad while we are getting ready. One who can watch sports center or play football with our brothers in the backyard. One of the first things I think of when I have a crush on a guy is: Can he get along with my Sports obsessed Uncles.
10. Don't play "Too hard to get" & Don't be Clingy. Don't get it twisted.
11. Tickle my back and I love you forever.
12. Make me laugh. Be goofy. We love it. Sing with us in the car- There is nothing more attractive than a funny guy.
13. Just because we touch you-doesnt mean we like you.
14. Touch us- Lets talk about touch.
Most of you guys don't hold hands unless it's serious-but honestly just hold hands. Girls like going through the levels of giddyness. Like ok
1. Be touchy with me. 2. maybe hold my hand if we are alone.
3. Cuddle with me. 4. Kiss me. I am not talking about PDA here- No need to walk down the street holding my hand to show the world we are an item but I am talking about personal time.
16. How to hold hands- The spaces between our fingers were made for yours. Make it fit. Don't lousy with it-HOLD IT.
17. How to Kiss- You should know by now. Don't be all over the place - but Im also not a tree-don't be a woodpecker.
18. Respect our Innocence. Don't play with the line. We should never have to ask you to slow down.
19. Never talk about the Price on the menu being too expensive- If you want a second date the money will be worth your time. P.S. be nice to waitress.
20. Tip Good. We NOTICE.
21. Show genuine interest in our family and friends. If you remember our siblings names-your in & It is so touching when you show your love for your mom.
22. ROSES AND STUFFED ANIMALS ARE A WASTE OF MONEY. I guess some girls like flowers but honestly-save the money- for a movie and takeout dinner night! (just our opinion on this one)
23. Compliment us. But a little secret about girls- is sometimes we don't know how to take compliments very well. But we appreciate your sincerity. Don't say we look
HOT"- how the heck are we supposed to accept that as a compliment.
24. Hair Gel is out. "messy- didn't care too much today" or a little side part is the most attractive.
25. If you take more time to get ready than us-seriously stop.
26. We love to hear about your goals, ambitions, and current plans but unless you are walkin' that walk' it's not worth talkin the talk.
27. A guy in a black suit and tie becomes a man in our eyes.
28. Stick with your talents, athletics, and hobbies. We love to hear about your ball game or how the swell was, even if we don't necessarily understand the legistics.
29. Video games are annoying. very immature and pointless in our eyes. We don't like to sit and watch you play Halo. No girl does.
30. We like to shop, let us shop. You can play your video games while we shop.
31. Watching you fidget is quite hilarious. It's cute to see your knee shake, nails bitten short, and feet fumble around.
32. Don't be creepy. Don't show up at our work unless we've established some sort of relationship. If you saw us out somewhere and let us know later on via internet or text...it's kind of creepy. If you couldn't the courage to come say hi or even wave why are you trying to communicate through a key board?
33. A little jealousy is kind of cute. Don't be overprotective but letting people know we're your girl makes us feel a sense of security.
34. Absolutely do NOT tan in the tanning bed, like really? gross. GTL= only on Jersey Shore.
35. Do not get highlights or die your hair. you might as well go get fake eyelashes while you're at it.
36. Please try to not wear jean shorts (unless they are cutt offs) or Khakis please.
37. NO MORE ED HARDY/AFFLICTION/MEK or BUCKLE JEANS.
38. Seriously shop the clearance section at PacSun- good stuff! I wish I was shopping for a guy when I go there.
39. Don't be on your phone all night.
40. ________________________________________
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
c
hey this is paiges brother chandler and my sister brit wants to say:
how creative our little brother Chandler is
He loves to invent cool things with his legos
He is not very into sports but he enjoys activities
He also likes taking apart electronics and turning them into new things
he is very smart and is in the gifted and talented classes at school
he is excited about his new website and said he wants to do everything he can to advertise
check out his WEBSITE HERE
how creative our little brother Chandler is
He loves to invent cool things with his legos
He is not very into sports but he enjoys activities
He also likes taking apart electronics and turning them into new things
he is very smart and is in the gifted and talented classes at school
he is excited about his new website and said he wants to do everything he can to advertise
so here he is!!!!
check out his WEBSITE HERE
Sunday, January 1, 2012
A look back at 2011
January-May I finished my last 5 months of my mission. I had kept healthy my entire mission until about April-I got really sick. Imagine going to the bathroom 9-10 times a day, and your stomach hurting ANYTIME anything hit it. Doctors tested me for everything. That bug in there must have been hiding. Lets just say that in about 4 weeks- I lost 26 pounds and I felt AWFUL. I was so sad because I wanted to finish my mission strong and just run from house to house and I felt so weak. Finally-I was able to start maintaining some of the food and now-10 months later I am finally gaining some of the weight back. Trust me, one of the worse feelings-to eat meal after meal-and have the entire meal leave you EVERY Single time 7 minutes later.
Chile-Was honestly the most amazing place in the world! I love the people there so much-and cannot wait to return to visit. I feel literally that part of my heart is missing. Today I spoke in church and shared some of the experiences I had-and immediately find myself getting emotional because of the love I have for the people I was able to help there-and the people who helped me.
Returning Home was a strange feeling. I tried to do what my mission president advised-and date and jump right back into life-but I found that nothing I did matched up to what I was doing before-dedicating myself to the Savior. Bit by bit-I was eased back into life- I worked at Coal Vines- a lil special top of the line restaurant- saving every penny to go to Hawaii- and jump back into my next semester of school. Anxiously waiting the arrival of Jamie from his mission.
There are always twists&turns in life. I felt confused and a little lost. I felt as if I had so many decisions to make-and neither seemed to be right or wrong. I realized the importance of prayer-and dedication.
I am still in that decision making process and Im sure I will be for the rest of my life-from where I will live next, where I will work. who I will marry, when we will have kids..etc..
All exciting decisions!
Jan 2012-April- Hawaii.
April-Sept- WORKING prob 4 jobs so I can graduate debt free & have a cushion for after I graduate
Sept-Dec Hawaii-GRADUATE class of 2012
January-May I finished my last 5 months of my mission. I had kept healthy my entire mission until about April-I got really sick. Imagine going to the bathroom 9-10 times a day, and your stomach hurting ANYTIME anything hit it. Doctors tested me for everything. That bug in there must have been hiding. Lets just say that in about 4 weeks- I lost 26 pounds and I felt AWFUL. I was so sad because I wanted to finish my mission strong and just run from house to house and I felt so weak. Finally-I was able to start maintaining some of the food and now-10 months later I am finally gaining some of the weight back. Trust me, one of the worse feelings-to eat meal after meal-and have the entire meal leave you EVERY Single time 7 minutes later.
Chile-Was honestly the most amazing place in the world! I love the people there so much-and cannot wait to return to visit. I feel literally that part of my heart is missing. Today I spoke in church and shared some of the experiences I had-and immediately find myself getting emotional because of the love I have for the people I was able to help there-and the people who helped me.
Returning Home was a strange feeling. I tried to do what my mission president advised-and date and jump right back into life-but I found that nothing I did matched up to what I was doing before-dedicating myself to the Savior. Bit by bit-I was eased back into life- I worked at Coal Vines- a lil special top of the line restaurant- saving every penny to go to Hawaii- and jump back into my next semester of school. Anxiously waiting the arrival of Jamie from his mission.
There are always twists&turns in life. I felt confused and a little lost. I felt as if I had so many decisions to make-and neither seemed to be right or wrong. I realized the importance of prayer-and dedication.
I am still in that decision making process and Im sure I will be for the rest of my life-from where I will live next, where I will work. who I will marry, when we will have kids..etc..
All exciting decisions!
Jan 2012-April- Hawaii.
April-Sept- WORKING prob 4 jobs so I can graduate debt free & have a cushion for after I graduate
Sept-Dec Hawaii-GRADUATE class of 2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Intelligence
in·tel·li·gence/inˈtelijəns/
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
only missing hawaii a lil bit...
so strange but there is nothing i love more than taking an afternoon nap to the sound of football games/basketball games in the background and small comments coming from my brothers & dad. There is a sense of comfort coming home to your own bed. We all feel that no matter old we are.
Lately Iv been thinking wow Im 23. Still so young-yet at my age my parents had me. I have been able to complete some of my largest goals in life already-but I face the challenge of succeeding in my bucket list of things to do and be. I took the challenge to make a "To be" list a few years back--and I swear "being" someone your not is too hard. So instead I have tried to better who I am. I naturally am disorganized. No matter how many times I tell myself I am going to Not drop my clothes to the floor the second I walk in the door- I always fall back in the habit- whether Im in a rush or just too tired to find hangers to hang them up. A constant battle to be better. A battle I lose more times than often...
But I have recently recognized how service changes lives. But "secretly" serving is My favorite.
But I have recently recognized how service changes lives. But "secretly" serving is My favorite.
Last week one of our neighbors house burnt down (all the presents under the christmas tree included). One of the girls came over our house a few days later and my brother couldnt stand the thought that she was wearing the only outfit she had left. So he asked if Id help him collect some money for gift cards. He sent out a mass text and of course EVERYONE was willing to help! We drove around at 11 pm the night before christmas eve and were able to collect hundreds of dollars from tons of people. My favorite part of it was NOBODY donated a lot. JUST TONS of people donated a little. It just made me so happy that my brother didn't want any credit for doing this-he just wanted them to have a good Christmas.
Tonight we got to spend Christmas with our favorite family the Murrays-who always shower our entire family with love. I honestly feel we were supposed to Move to Texas to MEET this family. My dad has even said it himself. They are the most giving loving family you could ever ever ever meet and I feel nothing less than comfort when I enter their home.
Today-A.J. got a phone. Ah I love when our brothers get excited. Now let me tell you- this kid has been wanting a phone for YEARS. But he's 14. I didn't get a phone until I turned 18. I know I know-kindergarteners have phones these days-but I didn't know if my parents would give in and make the purchase. Well we went and got the phone the other day and somehow brit gave in and got an iphone (a purchase she said she would NEVER make). And as a.j. was opening his BIG box today with a tiny phone inside... I called it :) He started to open and little faster and a HUGE smile hit his face. He was so excited! A.J. is unlike any of us in the family. He never talks. We all have our silent days or weeks but a.j. has been silent since birth but he is the sweetest sweetest boy.
I love Christmas time.
Today We all went to church together. I love our line of 7. Always nudging each other for a back scratch or tickle. fighting over who owes who.
The spirit was so strong today. Wow. the power of music.
Today We all went to church together. I love our line of 7. Always nudging each other for a back scratch or tickle. fighting over who owes who.
The spirit was so strong today. Wow. the power of music.
I got some workout clothes with plans of starting to run again-
I miss soccer : ( I like running with a purpose.
Im excited for this new year coming! I don't know what the future holds at all! I always have a plan and know whats up ahead-but Iv become accustomed to change- and I LOVE CHANGE.
so bring on the change!
back to hawaii-working in the entrepeneruship dpt- The family is moving back to Ohio-I graduate COLLEGE in the fall- I have from April-September to go wherever I please- and I am so excited!
ok. maybe im a little lost.
but so excited.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Home
It's funny how when your home you can't wait to get out & away. And when your out & away you can't wait to get home. I loved last night being able to lay in my moms memory foam bed & talk and then watch Storage Wars with chandler and a.j. :) I sit here now in The back seat of my dads car because technically its 4:19 a.m. Hawaii time :) its 39 degrees but I'm loving these heated seats. Brit has 3 doctor appointments today & scans. We pray there is nothing. No cancer. Please be gone and never come back. We like to turn these PET scan & MRI days into shopping days in Dallas :) brightens the mood a little! I can't believe these are the last few weeks we have left in Texas. I absolutely loved our time here. Although I spent a lot of "in between" college & mission time here- it felt like home since day one. I met a few of my all time favorite families here: The Nightengales & The Murrays :)
I love Christmas time- I am so happy.-
Tiempo para solo la familia
I love Christmas time- I am so happy.-
Tiempo para solo la familia
Monday, December 19, 2011
Things :)
these past few months have been filled with lots of beach time naps, taco Tuesdays, road trips to a beach on the other side of the island even tho we have one 5 feet in front out our home, group activities, cravings of sushi, meeting&hanging with australian surfers who def were not as cool as ud think, Carlos Mozo photoshoots, late night talks about dating and how it "should work", late night fights about the honor code ;), late night talks about why knowone goes on dates hahaha,p pintresting, interviews for surf line, dr pepper scholarship, football games, trips in to town just for a dinner, naps naps and more naps, a visit from Lindsay Logan, singing to my fake true love in the airport who flew in from Australia, playing would u rather for 5 hrs, girls talks, bro talk, "daddy Taylor" hugs, fighting over who will change the laundry over, taco bell with Matt&grant, going to foodland errrrnight just for drinks, singing our hearts out, meeting new people, finding love (oh wait that didn't happen), playing with crabs on the beach, hiking, finding the poor mans house with amazing stuff in it, getting lost from brittany in town-her in tears thinking I was kidnapped, massages&tickles, friends&loves, working out hardly ever,authentic mexican meals, nannying for australian families :) Matt's house naps, pintrest meals, gross fast food, kahuku grill 2 Times a week & all that is to be continued....
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
so my eyes opened the other day at how i am definitely not appreciating where I am enough.
This was a week of decisions...
deciding whether I should go home and save a little more and come back and finish my last two semesters..or just have faith that the money would come. This week I worked at Turtle Bay Resort 4 days in a row for some families :) enough to pay for some gas and car repairs...
I have always been a good saver. But it's hard to save when you need the money right away for rent and bills and gas and school and projects and car parts etc...
so i'll be in hawaii once again after christmas. . .
Theres still so much to do! We have done a ton of adventurous stuff but everyday I hear about something new I would like to do.
So next semester I have all my classes on Monday, Wed, Friday...so i'll have tons of time to work and play.
The past few weeks have been a little confusing-trying to figure out some stuff...& finding out my family is moving back to Ohio definitely put a little twist on things... But I just realized that sometimes you have to make a choice and stick with it. And Heavenly Father will confirm it was the right one, with time. I hope I receive that confirmation. It's rough because a part of me hurts inside for having to let someone go for a little while... but it just has to happen. I don't know why...but it does.
I understand the purpose of life more than ever. Brit&i find ourselves having deep discussions or funny conversations about life with our friends...but in all reality I am really figuring out what I want in life. I dream of the day I'll have my very own little family. I dream of the struggling days with my future husband & the first step my future child will take. There's so many things to look forward too...right around the corner.
I am happy.
This was a week of decisions...
deciding whether I should go home and save a little more and come back and finish my last two semesters..or just have faith that the money would come. This week I worked at Turtle Bay Resort 4 days in a row for some families :) enough to pay for some gas and car repairs...
I have always been a good saver. But it's hard to save when you need the money right away for rent and bills and gas and school and projects and car parts etc...
so i'll be in hawaii once again after christmas. . .
Theres still so much to do! We have done a ton of adventurous stuff but everyday I hear about something new I would like to do.
So next semester I have all my classes on Monday, Wed, Friday...so i'll have tons of time to work and play.
The past few weeks have been a little confusing-trying to figure out some stuff...& finding out my family is moving back to Ohio definitely put a little twist on things... But I just realized that sometimes you have to make a choice and stick with it. And Heavenly Father will confirm it was the right one, with time. I hope I receive that confirmation. It's rough because a part of me hurts inside for having to let someone go for a little while... but it just has to happen. I don't know why...but it does.
I understand the purpose of life more than ever. Brit&i find ourselves having deep discussions or funny conversations about life with our friends...but in all reality I am really figuring out what I want in life. I dream of the day I'll have my very own little family. I dream of the struggling days with my future husband & the first step my future child will take. There's so many things to look forward too...right around the corner.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
airports-
-reuniting with my family after the best 18 months of my life in Chile.
-reuniting with jamie after 2 years.
I don't have an explanation of how or what is going to happen next... But I am putting everything in Heavenly Father's hands..and so is he :)
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
I think, at times, people put their dreams at such a distance from reality that they become unattainable. For example Iv heard people say My DREAM would be to live in Europe. Or I dream of traveling the world while I am young. I just don't understand why people don't just make a plan and do it.
I remember the night when I sat on Brittany's bed and told I her I just couldn't go to Hawaii with her. I needed to save more money so I would have enough to just finish school. I wanted to continue to pay for my education without taking out a single loan...and trying to save thousands of dollars in a month or two just did not seem possible. She begged me to come with her.
And somehow it all worked out. A few little projects helped me bring in some money and some good tips at Coalvines added up.
WE ARE HERE- in Hawaii. Today we just looked at each other and reminded each other that we need to appreciate it a little more. This isn't just a vacation. We wake up to the sound of the ocean everyday...We have bonfires at night and don't have to wear SHOES to class. We eat pineapple a little too much & make our way across the street to beach frequently.
I don't feel like I have these HUGE impossible dreams. But I am so thankful that I have been able to accomplish some of the goals I made for myself as a teenager. Serving a mission was my main goal. I felt-if I could do that I could do anything. And it just happened so smoothly.
I also realize that saving money is an issue for some people and finances prevent some from accomplishing what they want. BUT I PROMISE YOU IT IS POSSIBLE WITH MUCH DEDICATION. My guilty pleasure is forever 21 & fast food. If I am trying to save money I just avoid the two at all costs. And the money starts to add up it really can. Oh and paying tithing. I have seen the miracles in paying tithing.
Brit and I have an interview tomorrow for a company on the North Shore :)
I was sitting in school today thinking about how I literally have not seen or spoken to Jamie in 2 years. I remember the first time he asked me to hang out with some friends of his. He pulled up in his lifted 88' jeep. I got in and felt like I was in Jurassic park. He had some rock song blaring, stopped at every stop sign completely, and definitely took the long way home. We were inseparable from that day forward. 2 years later we decided we were both going to go on a mission. What an emotional decision that was for both of us to make...but when we decided we were going to do it...we didn't turn back; Not for a single second. We worked so hard trying to save every penny. The night before he left I prayed that my Heavenly Father would allow me to serve my mission without having sad feelings of missing him. Now...Coming home was a little harder.
But I am so happy and excited for him to be coming home Thursday! So many of the people from his mission have sent me emails or messages about how they had never come in contact with a better person than him. I am glad that some people outside of our town in Texas had the opportunity to know and be helped by such a great person. I am sad that I cannot be there when he comes off the plane But i know that things will workout however God wants.
I'll be waiting for my phone call on thursday. wow.
Did I mention I love naps. Brit and I have never seen 4 p.m. here. We always take ourself a little nap right around then...I mean its like amazing.
I really like school. Even my hard classes are kinda nice. I need a challenge right now in my life and I am okay with school being one of them. I enjoy learning. We are reading Socrates in one of my classes. Socrates teaches about the benefits of self discipline. I can't say I have been the most self disciplined person in my life. Like Sometimes I'll say, Im going to exercise everyday with my dad NO MATTER WHAT. And i'll wake up and run to the fridge and right back to my bed. Im going to try and change that this semester. Not the working out part; but the self discipline.
One can reach a magnitude unimaginable with self discipline.
i love life.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
i love to be among all walks of life.
today i will go to the beach alone to think.
i will listen to my playlist of Mumford&sons & Lady A.
i will brainstorm ideas for my business in theworks.
i will learn how to surf&drown...from a Hawaiian.
i will eat a philly cheese steak sandwich right now.
i will make brighten brits day when she gets home
i will say a little prayer for guidance for my future
& i will enjoy where i am. right here. right now.
today i will go to the beach alone to think.
i will listen to my playlist of Mumford&sons & Lady A.
i will brainstorm ideas for my business in the
i will learn how to surf&drown...from a Hawaiian.
i will eat a philly cheese steak sandwich right now.
i will make brighten brits day when she gets home
i will say a little prayer for guidance for my future
& i will enjoy where i am. right here. right now.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Well. . . Hawaii has been amazing so far. Been doing a lot of homework and a lot of playing. Life is a lot slower pace here. The days last sooo long. Iv had to adjust to the lifestyle. But it really has helped me kinda kick back and relax a little. My classes are cool. Especially my Entrepreneurship classes. I know exactly what I want to do in my future but It's awesome to walk out of a lecture and be steaming with new ideas... Especially when it's coming from someone very successful. I love learning things I can apply.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
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