Frustrations and Distractions/

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That is my frustration with BOYS. Please, can I just become a nun? Or an old maid that lives in a shoe. With a million cats. And a shot gun. Or maybe I can just travel the world...but a place is only as good as the people in it, right. Sigh.
Why must I have the worst luck when it comes to men?
Anyway. I need a distraction,
Oh, hello distraction.









Here's the lowdown: you must write out your answers so your readers can see your actual handwriting.

Las preguntas, the questions, as questões:
1. what's your name and blogger name?
2. what's your blog's URL?
3. Write, "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
4. Favorite quote?
5. Favorite song?
6. Favorite band/singers?
7. Anything else you want to say?
8. Tag bloggers to participate.

And I tagged these lovely ladies:
Miss Mollie at Meandering with Mollie (She's a cutie pie, her handwriting has to be super unique and awesome)
Jill at Just Jill (Jill is from Texas...maybe her penmanship is different. Plus she's a red head! Which means her handwriting will be the best)
Mariana at Mariana (Just because Mariana has the most girlie and cute handwriting known to man.)
Katie at Life According to Me (We need a break from the girlie handwriting..plus I just love her.)
and Audrey at This Is Me (Audrey is the epitome of classy. Can't wait to see her handwriting!)

P.S. On this day, I'm thankful for A.D.D.!

What you did (and didn't) want to know about me.

Day 01 – A recent photo of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.


This is the most recent picture of me on my camera! This is my friend Matthew Petersen and I waiting for HP 7 part 1 to start...we were a little excited. LIE, we were STOKED!

1. I love to write.I get inspiration from the simple things in life. I have notebooks upon notebooks hidden all over my room with stories about everything and anything. chances are, if you're reading this, you're probably mentioned a fair share in a lot of them.

2. I am an avid bookworm. I LOVE to read, I will read anything and everything I can get my hands on, and will not put it down until I am finished.

3. I'm a huge fan of donating blood. This doesn't really mesh well with my blood phobia, but I think the greater good triumphs over my fear of blood. C'mon, saving three lives? Plus, I'm O positive which pretty much makes me awesome.

4. I'm a very touchy person. Thats how I show my feelings. Oh, and I just love feeling the texture of things. So if you feel a slight pat on your back one day and you see me running away, at least now you'll know that I'm really not a creepo who just touches people. I can't help it.

5. I cry easily during movies. Or, during anything for that matter. Don't even mention Bambi. I was watching "Cheaper by the Dozen" yesterday and I teared up. I'm a wimp!

6. I thrive on awkward. Really, I can't help myself. I love making things awkward, I love awkward situations. They make me laugh inside.

7. I"m a pack rat. I keep everything, I'm scared of throwing things away, I think I will need them later on in life. Which I won't. But I insist on keeping everything anyway.

8. I love my hair. Seriously. I cried when I cut it! I was so sad.

9. I like to collect things. Sticks, pine cones, toy soldiers, ID cards, tickets, rocks, bracelets, sweaters...If we're friends, there's a 90 % chance that I have something of yours. Whether you know it or not.

10. I think that Arby's Jr. Chocolate shakes are the best things ever invented. Have you had one? THEY ARE THE GREATEST.

11. There are 6 ways that boys can get to my heart: 1. Take me an arby's shake. 2. Get me flowers. 3. Voluntarily play 'Clue' with me 4. Be the nicest older brother / son. 5. Hold my hand. 6. Be a spiritual giant.

12. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter Day Saints! It has been the greatest challenge / blessing of my life.

13. I like to eat. I eat my feelings! Sad, happy, excited, nervous, scared.

14. I love my family. They're the best. Really, they are. My sisters are beautiful and entertaining, my brother in law fits with us like a glove, and my parents are my heroes, they are amazing and will do anything for us.

15. I love missionaries. More than you'll ever know! I have friends that have served / are serving now, all over the country! California, Bolivia, Washington DC, Africa, Oregon, the Phillipines, Texas, Peru, Australia, Florida, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Canada, New Jersey, England, Finland, Colorado, Indiana, West Indies, Iowa, Indonesia, Japan, Argentina, Chile, Italy, Mexico... They are everywhere, serving the Lord for two years. They're the best.

Thats me in fifteen facts! And that completes day ONE of the blogggggging challenge. Its on!

I'd Lie

I don't think that passenger seat
Has ever looked this good to me

He tells me about his night

And I count the colors in his eyes

SHOT GUN NO BATTLE!

He'll never fall in love

He swears, as he runs his fingers through his hair

I'm laughing 'cause I hope he's wrong

And I don't think it ever crossed his mind

He tells a joke, I fake a smile

That I know all his favorite songs

Not because I'm creepy. I just notice.

And I could tell you

His favorite color's green

He loves to argue

Born on the seventeenth (or... some other day close to that)

His sister's beautiful (All of them are.)

He has his father's eyes (His mother's eyes.)

And if you ask me if I love him

I'd lie

Denial is something I'm really good at.

He looks around the room

Innocently overlooks the truth

Shouldn't a light go on

Doesn't he know that I've had him memorized for so long

And he sees everything black and white

Never let nobody see him cry

I don't let nobody see me wishin' he was mine

Boys, why can't they pick up on anything.

I could tell you

His favorite color's green

He loves to argue

Born on the seventeenth

His sister's beautiful

He has his father's eyes

And if you ask me if I love him

I'd lie

Courage is something I need to work on.

He stands there, then walks away

My God, if I could only say

I'm holding every breath for you

Oh too true.

He'd never tell you

But he can play guitar

I think he can see through everything but my heart

First thought when I wake up is

My God, he's beautiful

So I put on my make-up

And pray for a miracle

Yep...he notices everything...but my heart.

Yes, I could tell you

His favorite color's green

And he loves to argue

Oh, and it kills me

His sister's beautiful

He has his father's eyes

And if you ask me if I love him...

If you ask me if I love him...

I'd lie

Maybe not lie...but blush a little, avert eye contact, bring up a different subject...

I'm shy okay. Besides my complete lack of a love life, I do wish to encourage everyone out there to take that leap of faith. Find that person that you can-and will- spend the rest of your life and eternity with. Love them with all your heart, soul, and spirit.

"True love blooms when we care more about another person than we care about ourselves"

-Elder Holland

And if you're like me, and still searching, know that they will come. We just need to have faith and endure. Someone out there is waiting for you! And they'll find you! And when they do, build your own fairy tale. But for now...date. Meet new people. Grow. Become stronger.

"Go with someone who will provide good, clean fun...Please find someone who brings out the best in you and is not envious of your success. Find someone who suffers when you suffer and who finds his or her happiness in your own."

-Elder Holland

P.S. On this day, I am thankful for MUSIC

A Love Story

You know how sometimes you have a crush on a certain someone and you think they are your Prince in Shining Armor (Preferably a true blue blooded Aggie)?

And you love their beautiful ocean eyes and their contagious laughter, their ethnic background, and how nice they are to everyone around them? (And they're taller than you! Definite plus)

And you catch yourself watching them and thinking about them and all you want to do is be around them and hear them laugh and laugh with them? (Although you might get super duper shy around them)

And you just met them this year but you want to learn their quirks and ask about their lives and maybe even doing a little bit of facebook admiring? (Just a little bit, no big deal) And you find out that they're good with kids and are also very athletic and cares about their family especially their mom oh so much? (Heart melter, I know)

And then, after one historic first kiss, you fall in love.

Story of my life? Up until that last line, yep. Historic first kiss, I wish.

Sigh. Where is he? Maybe I haven't met him yet. Maybe he's waiting for me. Maybe I'm waiting for him?...whatever the case may be, I am content at where I am right now. Because one day, one day, my prince will come. And....it will be awesome!

'“Happily ever after” is not something found only in fairy tales. You can have it! It is available for you! But you must follow your Heavenly Father’s map. Be strong and of good courage. You are truly royal spirit daughters of Almighty God. You are princesses, destined to become queens. Your own wondrous story has already begun. Your “once upon a time” is now.'

-President Uchtdorf

P.S. On this day, I am thankful for silly crushes