Friends

"A Friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are."

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." ~C.S. Lewis

Today I am thankful for my friends. This weekend I had the opportunity to visit with one of my best friends, Haley.  She came home from college for the Thanksgiving break and was able to take some time to come over to my house.  It was so good to see her and catch up.  I love how now matter what happens we can always turn to eachother.  I'm grateful for all of my friends, those who I am still close with and those who I have lost touch with through time.  Thanks for the influence you've all had in my life.

My Job

Today I am thankful for my job.  I have the unique opportunity to work at a residential treatment center for adolescents.  I LOVE my job and I feel really blessed to be working there.  Like any job, it has it's ups and downs but for the most part my job is great. After living in Utah for the majority of my life, I've gotten used to the Utah culture.  I'm sure everyone in Utah knows what I'm talking about.  But the kids I work with opened my eyes and reminded me that there's more going on out there.  Before working here, I would make judgements about people if I wasn't familiar with their lifestyle and be unaware of it. I believe that it is impossible to make an accurate judgement about someone without knowing everything about them and even then, who are we to judge?  Now, if I make a judgement about someone I try to catch myself and make myself aware that I'm making a judgement and push it out of my head.   I can now do this because of people I've gotten to know through my job and the things they have taught me. 

Concert

Last Saturday, my brother-in-law, Aaron put on a concert his their back yard.  He asked Andrew to sing a couple songs and he also had some friends and their cousin Daniel play.  They did an awesome job and had a really good turn out, I would guess around 40 people.  Andrew sang "Hear You Me" and a song that he wrote.  I will post a some pictures  from that night and intend to post a video later.  Enjoy!

Playing the face game.  My hands look like I'm trying to pull a gang sign.

My Husband

Everyday when I'm trying to decide what to say I'm thankful for, my husband is the first thing that comes to mind. I've been trying to put it off as long as possible because I'm constantly talking about how great he is and I figure people get sick of hearing me be so mushy about it, but I couldn't put it off anymore.  Today and everyday, I am thankful for my husband.  Andrew is such a hard worker and is so caring.  He is everything and more that I ever wanted in my husband.  He's fun, loving and nice.....LOOKING :).  Thanks And for being so great.  I love you!

Caring People

This morning I was running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, trying to get everything in order for school.  I had a test that I wasn't prepared for, due to the fact that I couldn't keep my eyes open to study anymore last night and I also hadn't printed off my investment assignment that was due today.  So I woke up early so I would have time to study and get my assignment printed off, unfortunatly our internet wasn't working this morning so I was unable to access the assignment.  I shot out an email to my classmates to  see if someone could print it out for me and within 5 minutes I had a response saying he had it covered.  I am Thankful that there are caring people out there who are thinking about others and make life a little bit easier and alot more enjoyable.

Harry Potter

The beginning of the end it coming.  Over the past 15 years many people have grown to be fond of the Harry Potter series, some may even be considered obsessed, including myself.  I've played Harry Potter Trivia games, stood in line at midnight to get the books and attended the midnight showing for every movie.  Unfortunately,  I wont be able to attend the midnight show this coming Friday because I will be house sitting for VTL, but I have my tickets to see it on opening day and can't wait to see the Deathly Hallows.

Today I am thankful for Harry Potter and the great memories I have because of Harry Potter activities.

Harry Potter Memories
1. Leatherbys before each midnight show
2. Dancing boy at Gateway midnight show
3. Being the first in line, and making up games that usually ended with a jammed finger and a couple bleeders
4. Cheering.... HARRY POTTER WHOOO

Basketball Season Begins

Many people may be shocked by what I am about to say, so you may want to sit down.  This year I will be coaching the sophomore girls basketball at Tooele High School.  Yes, you read right, I said Tooele High School.  Though I will always be a Cowboy at heart, I am very excited to coach the Lady Buffs.  Final cuts were yesterday and I am sad to say that I did have to make cuts :(.  It was alot more depressing than I expected.  I wish everyone could make the team, but due to numbers some people had to go.  I have a feeling we are going to have a great season.  The girls are great and are very willing to learn and this makes me excited to be coaching them.

Our Troops

Today I am thankful for our troops and for their heroic sacrifice.  Because of courageous people like them  I can live the way I do.  Shout out to My cousins Cody and Kyle (Marines) and to my brother-in-law, Steven (soldier), thanks for serving our country! I love you guys!

Basketball

Today I am thankful for basketball.  I am currently coaching the sophomore girls basketball team at Tooele High School.  Tryouts started yesterday and we will be making final cuts tomorrow.  I am really excited for this season.  We have some great girls and alot of talent.  It's nice to have something like basketball in my life especially right now.  I feel like there are alot of things going on and it's hard to enjoy things like I used to, but I can already tell that I am going to LOVE coaching.

Good Health

 I'm not feeling so great today.  I was up all night with a bug.  I am feeling a little better today but am having to force myself to keep going because I have school, a meeting at VTL and then basketball tryouts, so I dont have the option of taking the day off to get better. So today I am thankful for good health.

Siblings

Today I am thankful for siblings.  Last night Andrew and I decided to head to his parents house to hangout with Aaron and Bailey.  When we first got there we were a little disenchanted over the Utah vs TCU game but the sibs quickly lifted our spirits.  We ended up playing a made up game where someone threw a little football at the ceiling and the person who got it got a point (first one to 5 won).  The game consisted of  a little tackling and pinching and lots of pushing, grab and FUN.  After that we ate and then finished the night with a couple scary movies which Bailey and I fell asleep to in within 20 minutes. I am so glad that I have such great siblings.  Thanks Mal, Mari & Steven, Ben, Aaron and Bai!

Today I am thankful for......... MUSIC!

I love the soothing feeling I get from listening to music, the way it makes car rides more enjoyable, I love singing to it, dancing to it, running to it, pretty much I just love music. 

Random Note: Andrew bought me the new Taylor Swift CD yesterday and I've been listening to it all morning... LOVE IT!

I Am Thankful For…..

It’s that time of year again (thanksgiving) and I’ve seen a lot of people doing this, so I’ve decided to join the crowd. For the rest of November I am going to attempt to blog each day about something I am thankful for. Before I get started, I want to say that I think it’s funny that it takes a certain month or holiday for us to reflect on the things in our lives that we are thankful for. I sometimes find myself being entitled and taking certain blessing for granted, but for this month (and hopefully the months to follow) I want to make an effort to be aware of the blessing in my life and be thankful for them.
TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR………… SCHOOL.
For those of you who have had to be around me the last few weeks probably wouldn’t think that I am thankful for school because I’ve been complaining so much about it. Though I currently feel a little burned out and discouraged, I love learning and am thankful that I get to go to school.