Story of A Girl

L-O-V-E

2012-02-14T14:42:00.003-07:00

A list of things I love on this Valentine's Day (as well as every other day)

- My family

- My friends

- A silly boy with silly ideas (:

- American Sign Language

- Cupcakes

- Bowties

- Mustaches

- School
- Ghostbusters
- Netflix

Valentine's Day isn't just a day for being romantic. It's for celebrating everyone and everything you love. Because love is not just romantic. It is the very reason you get up in the morning. It is every thing that makes you smile and want to succeed in life. So use this day to celebrate everyone and everything you love and that makes your life worth living. For you my friend, are always loved. (: <3

The photo was taken on a day I was going to go to a costume Valentine's Day party but to make a long story short I ended up not going. I'm dressed up as Coraline and my box is The Cat. (:

The World is Quiet Here

2012-01-25T17:41:00.001-07:00

Quote by Lemony Snicket

Lately, I've found myself in different situations pondering this quote. When I stay up late so I can listen to the sounds of a sleeping house and wait for inspiration to hit. On my way to and from school. My life lately seems so quiet lately but I believe that is in preparation for something life changing coming my way. Even in the past few days/weeks it seems my life has already been changing. I started a new semester at a new school a few weeks ago. I'm making new friends and spending, at times, more time by myself than ever before. Meeting someone and growing so close in a matter of hours, of days. Then there is the change that comes that we don't want to see.The one year anniversary of a close friend's death came on Sunday and her birthday today. The one year anniversary of the passing of a close friend's mother next week. Realizing that some things you can't work through until you're absolutely ready.

Just some thoughts to ponder these evening.

Discover, Connect, & Take Action

2012-01-11T19:41:00.004-07:00

Earlier today I happened about a video. In this video, a Girl Scout Cadette calls for a boycott of Girl Scout cookies because Girl Scouts welcomes transgender girls. I'll let you watch the video yourself and make your own opinion but here is mine.

I wonder if she has even thought of the female-identifying people she is asking to be turned away. Is their mental safety & well-being not allowed to be protected? I believe that the safety of a minority that has higher odds of being bullied does matter. If that means letting female identifying kids enter a Girl Scout troop, then by all means let them.

She talks about the Girl Scout Law which states that a girl will do her best to be "honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do,and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout." In my opinion, she isn't living up to the law at all. I will be boycotting against her boycotting and will be buying LOTS of cookies this year. What she is saying, goes against everything I have learned in Girl Scouts. It makes me sad that she isn't willing to be a sister to every Girl Scout and still wears that uniform. I believe that Girl Scouts is for EVERY girl.

Nutella is love

2012-01-05T22:22:00.003-07:00

My new favorite treat = Nutella mug cake. Tastes just as great as a regular cake, takes about 1 1/2 mins to make, and is AMAZING. You can find the recipe here: http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/03/15/nutella-mug-cake/

Needed Change

2011-12-29T16:17:00.004-07:00

I’ve decided to grow my bangs out as well as the rest of my hair. (: I’ve had bangs for basically my entire life and I think it’s time for a needed change. I’m also really self conscious about my forehead so I think growing my bangs out will help me get over that. (:

On another note, being home is really nice. (: I start school in about two weeks although I still need to register. I'm working on applying for a job and trying to get a little more settled in. I'm also trying to think about goals I want to make for the new year. Normally I make one or two goals and don't keep them but I really want to keep mine this next year. (: For those of you on Pandora, listen to the Gold Motel station. Definitely makes me wish it was summer. (:

Happy almost New Year! (:

Merry Christmas (:

2011-12-25T13:57:00.002-07:00

Happy Holidays from me to you! (: I hope you have a joyous holiday, no matter what you celebrate.

Happy Holidays

2011-12-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

Mormon Meme

2011-12-15T19:03:00.000-07:00

For all of my LDS friends- hopefully these will make you laugh. (:

Photography Break

2011-12-14T19:36:00.004-07:00

I took a break from studying this afternoon to walk into The Village to do some Christmas shopping. I also took the time to take a few shots with my camera. I'm really proud with how the photos turned out and the presents I bought. Definitely a good study break. (: I've got one more final left (due on Friday) and then it's home I go. I cannot wait to be back in SLC. (:

Home stretch

2011-12-11T18:41:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm stuck on this paper. I've got three more pages to write in order to meet the page limit and I'm stuck. All I want to do is sleep but sadly that isn't an option right now. Part of me worries that I won't make it through this week. The other part of me knows that I can and will. These next few days are going to go by quickly and then I will be home and happy. Until then, I'll just keep the same facial expression as my friend above. (:

Seven days until I will be back home in SLC.

Six days until I get to see my sister and Dad.

Five days until I'm out of Claremont.

Four more papers.

Three... I don't have anything for this one. (:

Two.... Nothing for this one. (:

One more radio show. As well as one more FHE tomorrow night.

Trials

2011-12-08T16:51:00.007-07:00

Sometimes I wonder why it seems like everything in life has to be thrown at us at the worst possible times. I understand that it's important that we all go through trials but it seems like lately, all my trials have decided to happen at the exact same time. Often times (at least for me) it's just little trials but they all happen at the same time so it seems that it's more than I can deal with. Take this week for example. This week has been one of the hardest weeks I've had this semester- the guy I've been seeing (well, basically; it's a long story) ended things with me, I found out that my grades are not going to be what I had hoped they would be, some of my friends need me and I can't be there for them, I'm getting sick, and it's finals week. All of them are just little, insignificant things but because they're happening at the same time it seems like one big snowball of craziness. I know I'll make it through this hurdle but getting the stamina to jump over it is hard. /: Normally I don't blog on here about certain things going on in my personal life, but it's nice to get things off my chest. (:

On a more positive note the official countdown for moving back home is 10 days! I'm excited to be back home with my family and friends and start on a major that I really want. (: Speaking of back home, I was a guest blogger on my friend Kara's blog. Check it out here! I love her and her family. (:

Does this song take you back? It does for me. I've been listening to this soundtrack all this week. (:

Lessons Learned

2011-12-06T15:33:00.004-07:00

I learned a lesson last night/this morning. When your parents suggest you do something, you really should listen. Even when you think you'll be fine and everything will be peachy keen- listen to them. They always know what's best for you. If you don't and they were right (and they usually are), you aren't only hurting because of the consequences but they're hurting as well. This is a lesson that doesn't just apply when you first become an adult (like me) but even when you're a lot older. Parents are important and know what's best. I love mine. (: I'll be glad when I can be done with school in 10 days and see my family in 11. I really need my family right now.

This is a silly post but it applies to my life right now. Things are crazy and have taken a turn for the worst. It's hard when situations seem to happen right out of the blue but when you look back, you can see all the signs of destruction. I'm trying to believe that this is a good decision but it's hard to come to terms with it.

On a more positive note- here is a groovy song to listen to! Brandon Flowers & I are going to get married. (:

These are my two cents.

2011-12-03T22:57:00.003-07:00

Here's the issue I have about bashing on certain musical artists. Every music artist does what they do because they're passionate about it. They gain a feeling when they sing, when they see their fans, when they lose themselves in their music. I'm not saying you can't not like a music artist. Not everyone has to like every music artist. But I think it's better to say "I didn't like so and so's song" instead of "Ohmygoodness so and so is the WORST musician on the planet." I mean, it's going to joke once and a while but completely bashing- no.

I think I've really realized this while being at the radio station. I've gotten requests for or listen to music artists I'm not too fond of at first. But when I take a second and listen I can always hear the passion in the words and notes. At the end of the song, I may not still 100% like what I played but I can feel that I connected with that music artist.

That's what really matters. If someone's passionate about what they're doing and aren't hurting anyone, then what's the problem?

Since I'm on the topic of music, here's some songs you should listen to. Right. Now.

Elle Me Dit- Mika
Dead Hearts- Stars
Sadder- Nik Day
Jellybean- VHS or Beta
I'll Make A Man Out Of You- Mulan Soundtrack
Forks and Knives (La Fete)- Beirut

This song also describes my life-

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

2011-12-02T18:16:00.005-07:00

Well, kind of. It's been a nice 60 degrees this week but outside my dorm room, it does look like Christmas. Even though I'll only be here for 13 more days I decided that decorating for Christmas was in order. So after 27 snowflakes, 26 paper chains, a paper Christmas tree, and one too many Christmas songs I present my lovely dorm room door decorate by yours truly. (:

It's crazy to think that I'll be done with school in 14 days. I have 3 more days of classes, 1 test, and 4 papers left. Two more radio shows. It's amazing how fast this semester has gone by. While I won't be coming back next semester I am truly grateful for the opportunity I had to be here at Scripps. I've met some amazing people these past few months and learned so much. While I will miss things here, I cannot wait to be back home in snowy SLC. (:

End of MyBloWriMo

2011-11-30T01:07:00.004-07:00

So for MyBloWriMo, I wrote for 17 out of the 30 days. Definitely better that I thought I would do but I know for sure that next year (because of course I'm doing this next year!), I'll make it a goal to do all 30. (: During this challenge I definitely have thought a lot about writing. I've realized that I really miss writing every day. During my senior year I took a Creative Writing class. Every day, we'd write for ten minutes. That exercise pushed me to write, even when I didn't have anything on my mind. I've decided that I want to start writing like that again so starting tomorrow (since it'll be a new month) I'm going to write for 10 minutes every day. It'll be something separate from academic writing. Whether it's ranting, poetry, a short story, or anything else it's my goal to write for 10 minutes everyday. I'll probably do it in a word file on my computer because if I did it on my blog it might take up a little too much space. (: Or maybe I'll do it in an empty notebook I have. (: In hopes of sticking to this goal, I'll do it when I wake up. It'll be a better idea that looking at Facebook for 10 minutes. (:

On another note, I'll be home in 18 days. I cannot wait to be home, in my house. Where I'll be able to finally cook and bake. Where I can be as silly as I want and sing the top of my lungs. I miss my family and friends back home. I know that there are lots of people who tell me that my decision to move back home isn't the right decision. This frustrates me because I, over everyone else, know what I need and want and what is best for me. Moving back home is the best decision for me.

Also if you get a chance, check out Sufjan Stevens' Songs for Christmas album and She and Him's A Very She & Him Christmas album. I've been listening to them since October because they are both so amazing. I just really like Christmas music. (:

Thoughts

2011-11-30T00:34:00.004-07:00

This is my life right now.
I cannot wait to be back home.

This isn't the place for me anymore. I can feel it in their words and actions, my words and actions.
I'm trying to avoid my thoughts and thinking about decisions that I need to make. I'm trying to shut off the emotions and bottle them away until I'm home, until I'm where I belong.

The Living Desert

2011-11-27T22:34:00.005-07:00

On Friday I went on a photo safari with my Aunt to The Living Desert. It's this super cool zoo and botanical garden. It was a really fun day. I got to feed a giraffe, play with some goats, and went to an awesome burger place in Palm Springs. Definitely one of the best parts of the Thanksgiving break. (: I ended up taking around 580 photos. Out of those, I was really proud with a good 500 of them. Since it'd be super silly to post all of those, I'll share with you 11 of my favorites.

Basket Full of Thanks

2011-11-24T15:00:00.001-07:00

I enjoy making lists. On days like today, Thanksgiving, I feel that I could have a list that would go on for pages and pages about what I'm thankful for. I'll just list a few things I'm truly grateful for.

My amazing family, both immediate and extended. They support, love, teach, and care for me. I'm thankful that I have extended family near who I can spend this holiday weekend with when I can't be near my immediate family.
True friends, both far and near. Friends that know what I need most, support me, send me mail, love, and care about me.
Technology that allows me to communicate with family & friends, accomplish schoolwork, and so much more.
An amazing ward family. I couldn't ask for better friends to go to church with.
My visiting and home teachers. Seriously- they are the best.
Music- the ability to listen to it, sing it, and play it (via my DJing). Bands that have changed my life because they instill in me the desire to be as passionate as they are.
The fact that I do not have braces anymore. (:
The basics (that I often take for granted)- food, shelter, life.
The opportunity to be here at Scripps. While my time here is short, I am thankful for the opportunity to learn and live here.
The ability to learn and love.
The fact that I am healthy and alive.

I am truly thankful for the people that I have been blessed to be surrounded by in my life and for the opportunities I have been given and have sought out. I am one lucky girl. (:

Focus

2011-11-22T14:13:00.002-07:00

I wish I could focus in my classes. Lately, I've been finding my mind wandering away from class and on to other things. I keep thinking that my Thanksgiving break starts after this class, that in 24 days I'll be finished with my first semester of college, 25 days I'll get to see my Dad and sister. It seems that the only thing I can focus on lately is photography. I've just been walking around campus, taking photos. That's when I'm happiest- taking photos. I'll also be so happy to be back in UT. It's not that I absolutely hate it here. I love my ward and the friends I've made there. I love seeing the seasons change and the amazing sunsets I've seen. I just miss things back in SLC and I cannot wait for the opportunities there. I'm excited to go to SLCC and start taking classes I really want to take. I'm excited to see my family and friends.

If I can focus on something that isn't for another 3 1/2 weeks, why can't I focus on what's going on right now?

Free Verse and Food

2011-11-17T19:07:00.007-07:00

Tonight I participated in my first poetry slam. I was a little nervous only because I don't share my poetry very often. I shared two of my poems, It's Easier and Arachibutyrophobia. It was fun to read them out loud and it reminded me of how much I loved my creative writing class last year. I think I'm going to start writing poetry and other creative pieces more often. (:

I get to move home in 30 days. I could not be more excited. (: I'm excited to be back home with my family and friends, go to SLCC, get a job, and continue living life. I'm also excited to start cooking and baking more. Cooking and baking are two of my favorite things to do and living in the dorms, I haven't really had that opportunity. I've started gathering a list of recipes I want to make when I get home. I won't share all of them with you because it is quite a list but I'll share a few. (:

Peanut Curry

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Coconut Crepe Cake

#savecommunity

2011-11-16T00:52:00.002-07:00

It is only needed to break out the felt beard (in this case paper) when we realize we are in the darkest time line. I have found myself in the darkest timeline.

My favorite TV show, Community, will not be in the mid season line up for NBC. While have fans have been told that it will be back, I'm still a little nervous. I need Greendale Community College in my life. (: Hopefully it comes back and then Evil Sarah can leave. (:

If you haven't seen Community, click here to understand the background of the evilness. (:

TWLOHA ♥

2011-11-13T17:50:00.001-07:00

Through a friend a few years ago, I heard about TWLOHA. This movement is dedicated to finding hope and help for those struggling with addiction, depression, self-injury, and suicide. It exists to encourage, inform, and inspire. On TWLOHA, you write the word 'love' on your arm in memory of someone who has struggled with these issues. Self harm is an issue that I have struggled with for a long time. Often times when I have found myself lost, alone, and afraid I have turned to this option. While it has hurt me, it has also hurt those around me. Most of the time, seeing the pain of those close to be having to go through has been worse than the pain I put myself in.

I'm writing the word love on my arm for many reasons. It is dedicated to everyone I know who has struggled with self harm, addiction, and depression. Those who have overcome the battle and those who lost their life to it. I'm writing it to show myself, that it is possible to overcome my addiction(s).

I'm now on the road to recovery. It isn't something I'm seeking counseling for but something I'm doing on my own. Stopping because I want to. Breathing because I want to. Through this journey of recovery I have learned that while everyone has fears, worries, and obstacles our dreams, family, and friends can and will always overcome that. Each of us is writing the greatest story to ever be written- our story.

I want each and every one of you to know from the bottom of my heart- thank you. Thank you for laughing, learning, loving, living, and breathing. (:

Love is the movement ♥

Replay

2011-11-09T18:50:00.000-07:00

The Afterlife (xx remix)- YACHT

This song has been on replay all night. Two of my favorite bands together. (:

In fact, The xx has been on replay for me all night long. Check them out. (:

Friendship (:

2011-11-08T22:25:00.000-07:00

"Closeness has nothing to do with distance"

This is a quote that has been on my mind constantly the past few months. Living here in California away from my family and friends, I've learned who my true friends are. For true friends are the ones who your relationship with them stays the same and often times grows stronger regardless of distance. They are the first ones you want to tell everything to no matter where either of you are. They are the ones who deal with you on your good days, bad days, and in between days.

I was reminded of this in three ways via text, a letter, and a package.

1) True friends take time

Today I received a text from a good friend of mine. The message said how grateful she was that we were friends. While it wasn't specifically geared towards me (it was a really cute forward), it still meant a lot to know that she sent it to me. She didn't have to send it to me. For her to take the time to scroll through her contact list to find my name to send the text to me, it's a reminder that friends are good at telling each other that they're glad for the friendship.

2) True friends share their talents

Yesterday, a friend of mine sent me a letter. I wasn't expecting the letter that day so it definitely cheered me up. She is one of the most talented artists I know, so I was happy that she drew some artwork on the letter.

3) True friends know you really well

I also got a package from my best friend yesterday. I nearly died of anticipation of waiting for the package because I knew it was coming but I didn't know what was in it. After opening the package, I realized just how well my best friend knows me. Everything in the box was something I needed and loved.

I'm grateful for friends (and family) who know what I need and when. I'm grateful that I can still maintain wonderful friendships regardless of distance. Wow...I used the word grateful a lot in this post. I guess that means that I really am thankful. (:

The Package

2011-11-08T00:26:00.001-07:00

New mug, new tea, and a new scarf. Just three things that have my day go from good to amazing. (: I'm grateful for friends who know me well and know what can cheer me up. (:

Letters to People I Know

2011-11-06T22:44:00.004-07:00

Letters to people I know that I should send out, but probably never will.

Dear O.P,

Thank you for teaching me about true friendship. Teaching me that true friends can go weeks without talking, months without seeing each other but pick up in the last place they left off as soon as they talk/see each other.

-S.M

Dear C.S. and J.T,

Thank you for all the prompts you provided for class last year. They always sparked my imagination and continued to do so.

-S.M

Dear C.M,

Thank you for being one of the greatest friends I have ever had. Thank you for always being there for me and showing me true kindness.

-S.M.

Dear B.C,

You are a friend of a friend. You may not remember me, but maybe you do. I know she told you about me, at least once. I asked her if she could ask you a question for me and you gave her a response to give to me. At the time, it was an answer that made no sense to me. I did not want to ask for help and I didn't. Looking back now, I should have listened to you. Your advice is something that now, I hold close to me. I had always told myself that I would tell you this is person one day, but that won't happen. The two of you aren't friends anymore. That breaks my heart because you can't see how it's breaking her heart. It's hard you can give out the advice but can't take it. I hope things turn out for you.

-SM

Dear D.T,

Thank you for always believing in me.

-SM

The Princess

2011-11-05T20:38:00.000-06:00

Once upon a time, there was a tragically beautiful princess. Like most princesses, she lived in a high tower set far away from the rest of the world. Unlike most princesses, this princess was there because she chose to be there. A long time ago she had been locked in that tower but, the time for her to leave came and went. The other princesses were letting their hair down so the knights in shining armor could climb up and they could run off into the sunset together, to their happy ending.

This princess sat in the corner of the room in her tower and slept. She slept through the sunrises and sunsets, the rainstorms and snowstorms. She slept through the changing seasons and passing years. She would only wake when the knights came calling for her to let her hair down. She would walk up to the window and look down at their puppy dog eyed faces. She would take in their hope and faith and while staring at them, shake her head no. She would walk back to her corner and sleep until she had to disappoint the next knight.

The princess chose to stay in her tower because it was what she knew. She did not know these knights and wondered if they could bring her the happiness that she so desperately craved. She worried about hurting these knights when they realized that she wasn't the princess they were searching for. She decided that it was better to sleep in the corner in her cold, dark, dismal tower than to try a new adventure.

Once upon a time, there was a tragically dismal princess who locked herself far away in a high tower. This princess spent her days telling herself she needed no knight when in fact- she did.

The List (:

2011-11-04T17:00:00.001-06:00

I make it a goal of mine to write down 5 things that I am grateful for each day, whether it's in my journal, on a scrap piece of a paper, anywhere I can write basically. This started during my Junior year when I wanted to fill up my seminary journal and decided it was the best way to do so. It's a habit that thankfully, has become easy for me to pick up.

Today, here are my five things that I am grateful for. (:

1. Parents who love and support me

2. My Visiting Teachers

3. An amazing ward family

4. Having a radio show

5. Having the three best little sisters in the entire world.

Coming Home

2011-11-03T21:00:00.001-06:00

At the end of the semester (December 17th!) I will be permanently moving back to SLC.

These past few months at school, I've realized that my true passion is to work with kids. While Scripps is a wonderful school, it’s only going to be a roundabout way to get to my goal. By moving back home, I can enroll at SLCC and start taking classes that are going to prep me for that career. My plan once home is to enroll at SLCC and get a job. Once I get my associates, I'll figure out where the best place is for me to go. I’m also going back home to help my family out. There's some family things going on and I want to be there to support. (:

I know most people are going to think that I am crazy for giving up this opportunity. I’ve come to realize though that at the end of the day, it’s my happiness that matters.

Here are some pictures from my Halloween weekend. I dressed up as Coraline. (:

Coraline (:

Kaliska (hippie), Fatima (Stanford Student), Bonnie (Fionna from Adventure Time), & I

At the pumpkin patch (:

Reminder

2011-11-02T15:52:00.000-06:00

Sometimes

a page only

needs

scribbles and unreadable words

not always a

clear

defined meaning.

For my paper

has been

folded twisted ripped

glued back together

only to go through it all

again

Yet-

This paper

will survive on

scribbles doodles unclear thoughts

for my heart

is the paper

and my heart

can survive

will survive.

A Different Kind of Writing Challenge

2011-11-01T22:05:00.002-06:00

As I logged on to my Facebook this morning, I saw that my news feed filled with posts about how excited everyone was for NaNoWriMo. For those of you who don't know what NaNoWriMo is, you write a 50,000 novel during the month of November. As I looked at these posts of hope and excitement I thought about whether or not I should take part in the challenge. It's only the 1st day so I'd still have time to jump in, I thought. But 50,000? I love writing, but not novels. I find myself writing poetry and a short story if I'm lucky. Maybe I could do a collection of poems? No, 50,000 is still too many. As I was contemplating what to do, a friend of mine (Carlee- definitely one of the most amazing people I know) came up with a brilliant idea. She started MyBloWriMo, which means she's going to write on her blog every day. After seeing this post, I decided that that is my way of taking part in this writing challenge.

By writing on my blog every day, I can still come up with some creative things. Maybe I'll do a few poems or if I'm feeling adventurous, a short story or two. If I can spend a few minutes each day contributing to my other blogs (my Tumblr and my Music Blog), then I can surely write on this one.

So here I go- 30 days of writing. (:

Shablam!

2011-10-27T16:47:00.003-06:00

I started a new music blog! (: It's called Shablam! with DJ EZA which is also the name of my radio show and DJ name. (: Shablam! with DJ EZA is a two hour radio show filled with mind blowing underground music. On my blog, you will find my show playlists, mix CD playlists, favorite song of the week, CD reviews, and really anything music related. (: Shablam is aired from 10am-12pm PST on Monday mornings on KSPC 88.7FM Claremont The Space. You can tune in on your radio or stream it here. (:

I hope you'll check out my new blog! (:

Happiness (:

2011-10-26T16:00:00.001-06:00

"It's not about what makes them happy, but what makes you happy."

I've been thinking about that statement a lot lately. I've also just been thinking about who I am, where I'm going, and what I want in life. Throughout this thinking process I've come to realize that:

- Not everything has to be the same for everyone.

- My family is my greatest support system.

- Closeness has nothing to do with distance.

- Good things fall apart so better things can fall together.

- When in doubt ask 'What would Audrey [Hepburn] do?'

- No matter where we are in our lives, we know more than we've ever known before.

- Everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.

- Visiting teachers are the best.

- Everything is going to be okay. Maybe not today, but eventually.

Photo Overload

2011-10-25T22:38:00.006-06:00

My friend Edie and I

Claremont Sunsets

Beach

Sound of Music Sing Along in Hollywood

Skype chats with the sister

Giant flamingo

Sunsets

At the beach

My Great Grandmother & I. She'll be 99 in December!

Laughing (:

Waves

Sitting in Uncle Kim's smart car

Redlands Temple

A Preview

2011-10-10T18:14:00.003-06:00

Part 1 of my Halloween costume came today.

Still waiting on my button eyes, dragonfly hair clip, and yellow rain jacket.

Can you guess what I'm going to be? (:

Good Music (:

2011-09-25T11:59:00.003-06:00

This semester I'm volunteering at the radio station KSPC. I write CD reviews, go to DJ Training, work on PSAs, and tell everyone how great the station is. DJ Training is absolutely great. It consists of three training sessions, the air check (not the right name but I can't remember it), and a written test. If you get all that completed you can sign up for a show! I'm really hoping to get a show this semester and if not, for sure next. I went to the station Friday night to practice and there's just this incredible feeling of playing music and knowing that others can hear it. (:

If you're looking for some good music listen to the following. It's a mixture of songs I've heard because of KSPC or my best friend. (:

Pineapple Girl- Mister Heavenly
Happier- A Fine Frenzy

Rio- Hey Marseilles
Must Be The One- She Wants Revenge
Snowy Shores- Candy Claws
Take Me Over- Cut Copy
Little Smoke- This Will Destroy You
Black Sheep- The Clash of Demonhead: This song is actually in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Good movie, good song. (:

Some Thoughts (:

2011-09-09T10:59:00.004-06:00

There are drugs in the food here and I am perfectly okay with that.
If you have the choice, don't take Jacobean Shakespeare.
Sprite mixed with Apple Juice for breakfast is perfectly okay.
Look up Emily Wells. Right. now.
No is not a bad word.
Inhale, exhale
I am SUCH a procrastinator
Sleep > studying
Late night voice mails are the best. (:
Everything and anything > studying
Community needs to start soon.
A Scrippsie's two favorite words are "free" and "food" especially when put together.
Everyone needs a 3am friend- that one person you can call no matter what time and just talk to them.
Strawberry/Banana/Apple Juice smoothies (known to me as Stranple) are the best.
Text messages containing the words 'Thinking of you' are the best. (:
Good roommates are the ones you can listen to music with and put off your homework together. (:
The prospect of being able to volunteer at the radio station & maybe even DJ makes me really happy.
Have I ever told you that I reallyreallyreally like you?
Playing around on Picnik can lead to cool photos like these (click on the photos for a better view)

♥

2011-09-01T18:48:00.001-06:00

One year ago today, I had heart surgery. I was so nervous that the operation wasn’t going to go well and that I would still have all the problems that I had. I had been struggling with a lot of medical problems junior year. I had been having migraines all day, every day for months. I went to see my doctor who referred me to an ENT. After doing a bunch of tests, the ENT refered me to a neruologist and heart doctor. I had an MRI done which came back totally fine. My echocardiogram did not however. I found out that I had a patent foramen ovale (PFO), more commonly known as a hole in the heart. After meeting with the doctor, we decided that my best option would be to get it sealed up. I had this device put in my heart. The surgery was quite simple. I went in for surgery at 9am, came out an hour later, and was home by 2 that afternoon. I woke up at the end of my surgery and looked over at the screen. At the moment I looked, my heart made this little movement. The movement it made was as if it had been tickled, if it was happy. That’s a little silly to share with you, but it just makes me smile.

I haven’t had any problems since the surgery. I’ve had less than 10 migraines in the past year and I can tell that I’m a whole lot healthier. Having heart surgery was the turning point for me, in turning over a new leaf.

I am so grateful that everything was able to work out & that I’m here, healthy & happy.

(:

2011-09-01T01:32:00.000-06:00

First Post in College! (:

2011-08-26T01:00:00.001-06:00

I'm sitting in my dorm room after my first day of orientation. It's been such a crazy day. I have 2 wonderful roommates E & V and we're in a pretty small room. All of us have a lot of stuff but I think everything will be able to get worked out.
Tomorrow (well today technically by the time I post this) I have to take the language placement & math placement exam. I'll probably be put into the lower level of German & definitely the lowest math level they have. Then somehow I have to meet with my advisor & work on figuring on my classes for this semester. I'm excited though. (:
The bed behind me isn't mine, it's V's. I have the top bunk of the bunk bed. (:

I definitely need sleep now because I have a loooooong weekend ahead of me. (: