August evenings
Bring solemn warnings
To remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight
You never know what temporal days may bring
Laugh, love, live free and sing
When life is in discord
Praise ye the Lord
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Stupid Cupid
Ever since I was a little girl, i was never granted a cute lil Valentine's day!
i was always the girl searching through her lil mail box, fumbling through all the vday cards, to find the one from her crush..
but, nope
i never did get one from him.
i wasn't the lil girl who received a lil stuffed animal from my sweet lil "boyfriend"!
the lil girl across the street got a lil stuffed animal from her lil man from school..it was the cutest thing..and it made me think about how i never got one of those cute lil things!
the only thing i ever got...was from the first guy i loved...and it was a meaningless little bear...because after that Valentine's day...i guess we weren't together...because he stopped calling or texting me after that!..Loser
ah wel, i guess all i'm saying..is Valentine's Day is a day for broken hearts..and don't get me wrong...i am sure it is a day for alot of happy hearts...just not for me! :/ :)
Thursday, September 10, 2009
This Summer
This summer, i learned alot about myself. I took a journey across the world to Australia, all by myself on a study abroad trip. Prior to this, i took a trip with my brother to London.
Both of these trips, allowed me to establish a sense of appreciation for home. When you leave out of the country, it makes you realize how much you appreciate where you come from. it allows you to establish your roots. in addition, visiting other countries allows oneself to gain knowledge of the world, that changes you for the better. You see hw different people are, and how truly amazing different cultures are.
In addition, venturing to other countries allows you to establish those ideals that are present in other countries, and it allows you to bring it back to your home. Visitng another country is like visiting another world. A world that you never knew existed. Things are different. The lifestyle and the way of life is completely different.
Visitng Australia, i was able to see that life can be lived in a relaxed manner, rather than the hustle and bustle of southern California. Being there, i realzied the concept of 'no worries", it was such a beatiful country that was completely breathetaking. Being there I was sure to appreciate every moment, and to take in the beauty of it all, and remebering it, because i may never see it again.
Being in London, it was very surreal. I couldn't believe i was actually there. The buildings were so immaculate that i felt i was in Universal Studios. Being there definetley made me appreciate my home real quick; especially the food! :)
Being able to tour on my own; just me and my brother was quite the expreience. It taught us and well me a great sense of responsiblity; being able to plan our own days.
Traveling in the underground was an AMAZING expereince that I will NEVER forget. BEing in there was like being with the people. You could feel the energy of all of the people surrounding you. It was like New York times 3. The way people walked through the Underground was like ants in a colony. It was truly Amazing!
When we first arrived there, it was like being in a scene of Harry Potter. It was also amazing how informed the city was of the latest news. I miss getting off the underground and being offered a complimentary newspaper. Maybe I would be more informed of the world if I was handed a free newspaper every morning.
I was able to see some amazing shows, and trip through the cobblestones of London town with my highest heels. I learned that my brother and I can make each other laugh by losing our room key; and having the other freak out as the other one knocks on the door. I cried when I finally got to talk to my grandma. I learned when my brother misses home he watches grumpier old men! i learned mayonnaise taste completely different in London than LA. i learned how much i appreciated my home! And i remember how happy I was to finally get to hug my mom & dad when I got home!
In Australia, I met some amazing friends; who understood me in just a short amount of time. i learned that my expereiences led me for this moment. I met a goal I had always wanted to achieve. (as a young girl, I dreamed of going to Australia). i got to hold a koala and pet a kangaroo. I learned how to play kings corners. I learned that I have value & i deserve to be treated better than I have in the past. i learned that it was important that i empbrace who i am; and not try to be someone that I AM NOT! I took a journey that made me realize who I was again. I went on adventures that people would doubt that I would do. I proved people wrong, and sought great adventures. I took risks, and came back a better person. i laughed, i cried and most of all i learned.
When i came home, I was able to witness the birth of my baby cousin. I saw how magnifiient life is. And saw a new life come into this world. She was the birth of something new!
And concluded the rebirth of me!
I am not perfect, and i am learning everyday! I have been blessed! And while others ma have not been able to see the change in me. i see the change in myself. And I hope that what i learned and experienced this summer can live through me the rest of my life. I hope that i do not let the things i learned and the things i have altered fade away! i pray that i can wake up each day, and somehow make the world a better, brighter place! and while i may fail at times, i hope that doesn't overshadow the goodness and light I hope to bring to the world!
Tomorrow, i start a new year of school. It's my senior year in college, and I can't believe it. i hope that tomorrow, as i start a new school year, that I make it my best yet, and that i apply what i have learned this year, this summer. i hope i get involved and i focus on my passions; and put myself to work to make a change!
Both of these trips, allowed me to establish a sense of appreciation for home. When you leave out of the country, it makes you realize how much you appreciate where you come from. it allows you to establish your roots. in addition, visiting other countries allows oneself to gain knowledge of the world, that changes you for the better. You see hw different people are, and how truly amazing different cultures are.
In addition, venturing to other countries allows you to establish those ideals that are present in other countries, and it allows you to bring it back to your home. Visitng another country is like visiting another world. A world that you never knew existed. Things are different. The lifestyle and the way of life is completely different.
Visitng Australia, i was able to see that life can be lived in a relaxed manner, rather than the hustle and bustle of southern California. Being there, i realzied the concept of 'no worries", it was such a beatiful country that was completely breathetaking. Being there I was sure to appreciate every moment, and to take in the beauty of it all, and remebering it, because i may never see it again.
Being in London, it was very surreal. I couldn't believe i was actually there. The buildings were so immaculate that i felt i was in Universal Studios. Being there definetley made me appreciate my home real quick; especially the food! :)
Being able to tour on my own; just me and my brother was quite the expreience. It taught us and well me a great sense of responsiblity; being able to plan our own days.
Traveling in the underground was an AMAZING expereince that I will NEVER forget. BEing in there was like being with the people. You could feel the energy of all of the people surrounding you. It was like New York times 3. The way people walked through the Underground was like ants in a colony. It was truly Amazing!
When we first arrived there, it was like being in a scene of Harry Potter. It was also amazing how informed the city was of the latest news. I miss getting off the underground and being offered a complimentary newspaper. Maybe I would be more informed of the world if I was handed a free newspaper every morning.
I was able to see some amazing shows, and trip through the cobblestones of London town with my highest heels. I learned that my brother and I can make each other laugh by losing our room key; and having the other freak out as the other one knocks on the door. I cried when I finally got to talk to my grandma. I learned when my brother misses home he watches grumpier old men! i learned mayonnaise taste completely different in London than LA. i learned how much i appreciated my home! And i remember how happy I was to finally get to hug my mom & dad when I got home!
In Australia, I met some amazing friends; who understood me in just a short amount of time. i learned that my expereiences led me for this moment. I met a goal I had always wanted to achieve. (as a young girl, I dreamed of going to Australia). i got to hold a koala and pet a kangaroo. I learned how to play kings corners. I learned that I have value & i deserve to be treated better than I have in the past. i learned that it was important that i empbrace who i am; and not try to be someone that I AM NOT! I took a journey that made me realize who I was again. I went on adventures that people would doubt that I would do. I proved people wrong, and sought great adventures. I took risks, and came back a better person. i laughed, i cried and most of all i learned.
When i came home, I was able to witness the birth of my baby cousin. I saw how magnifiient life is. And saw a new life come into this world. She was the birth of something new!
And concluded the rebirth of me!
I am not perfect, and i am learning everyday! I have been blessed! And while others ma have not been able to see the change in me. i see the change in myself. And I hope that what i learned and experienced this summer can live through me the rest of my life. I hope that i do not let the things i learned and the things i have altered fade away! i pray that i can wake up each day, and somehow make the world a better, brighter place! and while i may fail at times, i hope that doesn't overshadow the goodness and light I hope to bring to the world!
Tomorrow, i start a new year of school. It's my senior year in college, and I can't believe it. i hope that tomorrow, as i start a new school year, that I make it my best yet, and that i apply what i have learned this year, this summer. i hope i get involved and i focus on my passions; and put myself to work to make a change!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Kayli Marie
i realized i haven't posted pics of my new baby cousin, Kayli Marie. Bron July 18. My precious lil buggy
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
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