Another Poem...Happy Day!

This poem is from my Intro to Literature class, worked on it for a project, so there's a lot more to it than the chipmunk story. (That's for Staci!) In this poem it talks about fear and seeing it from another point of view.

Glory be to God

I have found him and he has found me.

There are those who are too comfortable in public affection.

But without that show we would not know of love's existence.

It is in beauty of the world that love begins; in sunsets and sunrises.

The darkness after though can bring fear. But its end is a beginning of beauty.

Some things that we don't like are as tangible as water or spiders.

Others are more deep than that, loneliness, doubt, and anger.

In all these things there is a beauty that can only be found when a person looks.

It is when we look, there is beauty in everything we do or see.

The emotions that plague us are what make us human, a gift from God.

There is life all around us because of the spiders and the water.

Darkness in our lives gives us hope for a better and brighter day.

See the beauty of affection, the show of love in this world.

Love is what will bring us together, conquer this fear in life.

Glory be to God.  

For Father's Day

I know that Father's Day was a few days ago, but you're not only allowed to honor fathers on one certain day! In this post I will talk only about my Daddio! 

I love you Dad!

Special Memory:

My little sister Julia and I were messing around in the bathroom one day, seeing who could slide the furthest on the slick floor that we had just cleaned, or simply dancing to the music blasting from our bedrooms. My dad came upstairs and by precedent we instantly thought we were in trouble. Instead in laughed with us in our game and joined in on the fun. He won the sliding contest and even taught us how to do the twist. My dad is an expert on the twist.

Lessons Learned:

My dad is a very wise and smart man, he has always been one in our family that we can go to, and learn a lot from. He has taught me that in life you should always be open minded to other people's ideas, views, and their cultures. Although our family is a Mormon family, I have always known my dad as reading books on other faiths. He wasn't wanting to convert, but simply wanting to know their beliefs, to better understand why, and what they believe. My dad's desire to learn about everything in this world, it has also given me a desire to know as much as I possibly can!

Love for Music:

If anyone knows my dad, they know that he LOVES his music! Music has become something that is a constant presence in our house. We have all come to love different types of genres, I am still getting hate for my new found country love (Country Rebel), but a lot of our love for music comes from our dad. He is a lover of old, classic rock! I won't be able to name all of his favorites because he has as many favorite bands as a ginger-head has freckles. But because of that love, we all now have a great passion for music, all types! 

How he is as a Father:

Dad is the one in our family who will be the most responsible when it's needed. If there is a crisis, he is the one who is always calm, and somehow always knows what to do. It is with him that we feel safe, that no matter the outcome, everything will be okay in the long run. On the other hand, Dad is one who has always been, and always will be a goofball! Out of the 7 of us kids, he is the one who will start dancing during the music of credits at the end of a movie. Whenever there are things going wrong in our life he will be able to show us how ridiculous we're being! I have come to my dad countless times in tears, he will listen, and give advice if needed, but more than not, he had me crying from laughter in the end. 

The Spiritual Side:

In our Church, we believe that a Mother and Father are both figures in a family that should take equal responsibilities, and always be able to balance one another in everything they do. My Dad has got that down to a T! He has always been able to be a great example for his sons in how to be a good priesthood holder and to show his daughters what we need to look for in a future husband. The spiritual testimony of my Dad has always been one to fill the entire house, even now at college in Idaho, I can still feel his strong testimony reaching me all the way out here. He is a spiritual giant in my eyes. 

Hamlet Video Project

For my Shakespeare class, we had to create a video based on our latest reading in class. I signed up for Hamlet and recently had mine shown in class. Here's the link to all those who want to watch it! Watch this video for a good laugh, historical lesson, or whatever! Also there is another video for the bloopers of our time together making the video. Enjoy!

I am a Chipmunk

Had to write a poem in my Literature class today, describing myself as an animal, I chose a chipmunk!

(Read in a fast voice....like how I talk.)

A Chipmunk:

I am all over the place

Why am I here, I should be over there!

Why did I come into this room?

Squirrel!

Eating has become a task for me,

Stuffing my face as though it will never be there again.

When cuddling I like to be very, very small, curled up against a pillow.

Squirrel!

I talk waaay way too fast.

The end....I think.

Rebellious Phase?

Mom and Dad say this is my rebellious phase....listening to country.

Some of my favorites so far:

If you haven't heard of Lady A, or at least one of their songs such as Just a Kiss or Need You Now, you haven't turned on your radio in about 2 years! They are more of a pop/country group who got lucky and were heard by a music agent at a show in their local town. Since then they have won a handful of awards and are HUGE in both country and pop. Recently they performed on Saturday Night Live , not many country groups can say they have done that.

Jason Aldean....somewhat of a new face but that's only because he never did anything to be noticed! This year has definitely been his year so far. He won Album of the Year at the CMAs for his album My Kinda Party. Jason Aldean has been seen as the artist to bring back the real kinda country that have been pushed by other artists of today *taylor swift*.

Won Male Artist of the year at the CMA Awards.

Has kinda been a drifter most of his career, a few hits every now and then over the years. In the past year however, he has been a co-creator for a popular show called "The Voice". His album Red River Blue this year is his most popular in a long time. With hits such as Honey Bee, God Gave Me You, and Who Are You When I'm Not Looking. In the past year he also married his long time girlfriend Miranda Lambert, who won Female Artist of The Year Award.

Won New Artist of the Year Award at the CMAs

A family group of siblings that have only been around for a little over a year. They have a type of vintage classic country sound and look to them. Their most popular song currently is "If I Die Young", based on the poem The Lady of Shallot.

Now this isn't to say that I am only listening to country now...just more than others.

Photoshoot in the Snow

Birds of Paradise

Hummingbird, Cardinal, Raven, Flamingo, Cockatoo, and The Ugly Duckling

Boys were dressed as the Ninja Turtles (obviously). And us ladies were dressed as the Birds of Paradise. It was a fun night and dance. The boys won 2nd place in the group costume contest and we girls won 3rd place. Amazing Night!