SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :0) :D ;) =)

Lately Ive realized that life goes 100 times better when I just constantl remember to try to keep a smile on my face. Its so much fun and besides it makes you look so much more attractive. Sometimes when I dont I just looked zoned out and tired. It covers up tiredness too. There are so many reasons to SMILE! :)
For example that we always have reasons to smile. Im sitting in the UVU library by a window and this guy walking by is totally talking to himself. He looks a little crazy. Actually he looked a little upset. See we never know who is watching from windows up above. Best we choose to smile. hehe. Jk.
The best thing in the world for smiling is to realize the highlights of things that happened in our day. Even on sucky days theres so many!
One time my friend told me that he thinks im awesome cause Im always positive. I didnt really agree but thats what I strive to always be! :) :)
Thats my thought today!

Poor Ariel (my car)...

So the unfortunate happened. I got in an accident. First ever. This is a special year..first time Ive ever broken something (my foot) and first time Ive ever been in an accident. Perhaps this is a sign that I need to be extra careful for the next month. :)

Its a pretty big deal, my car is gone but suprisingly I dont have any regrets. Yes I could have been going slower and yes I could have been more attentive. But things happened in the best of the worst ways. It was rush hour traffic and everyone started slamming on their breaks. The person in front of me slammed on their brakes and swerved a little into the HOV lane. I slammed on my breaks but I was pretty sure I wasnt going to make it so I saw the open space in the HOV lane and switched lanes. I didnt see the truck in that lane so he hit the drivers side back corner. I dont remember what happened but when it was all over I found myself thinking "What the heck am I doing in the passengers seat?!" I like to say that me not wearing my seatbelt was actually a positive thing cause I could have gotten wiplash opposed to the few scrapes and bruises I got... who wants wiplash?? JK. But I got the ticket cause I cant deny even though it wasnt really something stupid I did, it was my fault. Meaning no extra money for me but oh well. Something that is crazy is even though we know we should be in shock after the accident and we deny that we are. It wasnt till the next day that I really realized how gone I really was. I thought it was interesting because I kept asking people if it was cold cause I was shaking so bad. Its crazy that I wasnt attentive enough to actually pay attention to what my own senses were telling me. It really was super cold! I also was so not attentive to probably how crazy I looked. I had been wearing a tank top and a scarf when I left my apartment so after I got hit I dug through my laundry basket and found the cleanest clothes which didnt really go that well together. haha. One of the most interesting things to me in constantly finding out new ways our mind works.

Poor Ariel. I miss her so much, busses are a joke! Ive never had to deal with not having a car since I started driving when I was 16. But hey now I see some people actually alot more cause I get rides. People are so sweet to help me out. It makes me very appreciative. I still feel like I should see my car again so thats a weird thought. Hopefully I can work something out to get a car soon when I finish this semester.

Im still in the process of selling my contract. Hopefully I can have luck with that cause it will be much easier to save up money if I am not paying for rent as well. We'll see where life takes me.. Im almost considering moving home but it would be hard to leave Provo and all my good friends here. I just have to be patient to see where life takes me and pray that I will end up being where is best for me.

A few days later a bunch of us were at Schmutz's (my cousins) and sitting around talking. Ben (my brother) was telling all of us about his MANY crazy times while driving. Falling asleep, sliding backwards on a road (for a few examples) and my Mom said "There is a reason I say my prayers." There really is! Gosh we are so guarded by angels constantly! I have to say that sometimes I think I hog them all. :) Its so important that we pray for safety. We are so watched over!!

Early Thanksgiving Gratitude <3

I was just reading about how much everyone loves it when I blog so it got me all pumped to write another. Nothing too eventful and exciting going on but I just wanted to comment on my main thought that Ive had lately. Ive come to realize how easily I stress myself out. I am a very do it now kind of person. When I decide on something I get myself worked up if I cant accomplish it all now. School ending, selling my contract for my apartment.. those are things that I want to happen now. There are so many things to be stressed about and they all just keep piling up on each other. My best friend Tiffany told me the other day.. "We should be excited even about all the things that annoy us. These are the such exciting times in our lives." Seriously!! I love this thought! Its made all the difference in my life and has changed my outlook continuously.
Im full of early thanksgiving gratitude right now and I just wanted to share... Im thankful for all the stupid annoying things in life, that I choose to go to school this semester (even though Ive decided to not continue beyond this semester), Im so glad I choose to stay in Provo this fall (even though I'm frusterated with trying to sell my contract right now), for my excited clients who leave my chair and continue starring at themselves in the mirror, for missionaries who willingly give their LIVES to the lord for 2 WHOLE years, for the AMAZING talks from Oct conference that im studying in the ensign, for the blessing of the spirit always being available to us at anytime because of the scriptures, service (knowledge of this escape from ourselves, did that make sense?), SMILES!, for my incredible parents that have made me who I am (someone who is proud of who she is), for all my family (Im SO grateful for wise older siblings who are examples to me constantly) Im grateful for love in my life!!!
Im so gooshy. :) Im just in a good mood. I love taking the time to write down a few things that I'm truely grateful for. I dont think that we take enough time to realize those things and also I believe we dont take enough time to congradulate ourselves for becoming the amazing people we have become. There are so many things to constantly smile about in everything we do and see... I forget that way too much.
This is a small attempt to keep blogging. I keep looking for exciting things that happen in my life. Sorry Im just a boring single, childless individual. :) AND IM LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT!

Picture update from my life lately...

Grateful for people who accept me for who I am. :) We know how to enjoy the elections in Provo. Jk. Haha. This is an Obama and McCain mask if you couldn’t tell.
Me and my best friend Tiffany on one of our double dates. We swear everything happens to us at the same time and we are some how interconnected.

Im so grateful for all my good close friends that I have here in Provo... Below is me and Saul at a BYU soccer game.

Me and my really good friend Dane getting new helmets for his bulletbike at Yamaha. We found these goggles. Christmas present.. ya? JK.

Still enjoying going on hot dates. :) This is my friend Nel on our date recently. We went to hook tinfoil dinners with a group of people. That is one of my favorite activities to do on a date.

Ive been bringing my razor scooter to school with me and riding it around in the halls. It saved my foot from the strain of walking. It also made for great entertainment cause most people that would ask to ride it would biff it. As shown below by my friend Wes.

My "Husband Tag" haha

Here it goes.. this is my third post ever. Technically my fourth because the first two were just me going off about how annoyed I was that blogger was so confusing. Now it doesn't really matter to me because I never get on, as you can see. When I do, I really enjoy reading everyones posts. I love to read about my neices and nephews. I could never complain about being the youngest cause I have 13, almost 14, great reasons to enjoy it. They are like my children, just I have the advantage of loving them and then sending them away for others. :)
So my awesome sister, Melissa, this past week started all my sisters on making posts called "Husband Tag." Im sure most know what this is because most everyone that is connected to me on blogger is my family. If not it is a bunch of questions asking how they met their husbands, first kiss, first one to say I love you.. La-Di-Da-Di-Da. Get the picture? So Melissa when I was talking to her recently mentioned that all my sisters filled out the "Husband Tag" form on blogger and encouraged me to go read it.
I think I commented on every one of their posts. I loved it.. like I said to Melissa it was if I was reading a chick flick. I got all choked up just as if I was really reading one. Now that Im through this Im thinking its silly Im posting this but oh well. Since filling out the "Husband Tag" isnt an option for me this what I resort to so that I can fit in. ;) I enjoyed reading them and I also hope my sisters all know that I ADORE THEM! They are the greatest!
I liked recognizing things that they pointed out.. the simplest thing such as, just being crazy about that person. Anywho. I tag everyone who hasn't filled out this survey to do it. Then let me know cause Im a "Chick Flick Fanatic."

Trip to Panguitch

Once upon a time there was a boy named Adam who had a girlfriend, we'll name her Karissa (Kris), and Karissa invited Adam to her grandparents cabin. Who invited his awesome cousin, Genny and good looking roommate, Matthew Naegle. .......
That was random but story telling is my favorite now (after a certain little story.. sorry that wont make sense to anyone. You'll have to ask me about the story in person, its a good one :D )
So Kris, Adam, Matt and me made the three hour journey to Panguitch Utah late Thursday night. The cabin is owned by Kris's cute grandparents that we super sweet and fed us fish for breakfast (Yucky but it was oddly yummy) We got there late on thursday and went straight to sleep. The next morning I woke up to the prettiest view from the back patio. There is a little stream that runs right behind the cabin and its surrounded by tall pine trees! OHHH HOW I LOVE THE MOUNTAINS! (The only reason I feel truely homesick when I leave)
For the day on Friday we went on adventures to a fun little shop ran by a guy with a sweet beard and cut off shirt. I wanted him.. too bad I didnt get a picture. The four of us played around playing dress up and riding stick horses. I also saw a poncho thingy that I regret to this day that I didnt buy. Maybe I'll have to make a trip back someday soon. :D Kris's grandparents also came with us all over. They were such sweet old people that were cute and held hands still. My future husband has to promise to hold my hand when we are old before I say yes to marrying him.
After we played at the store we went to three of the gorgeous scenic lookouts over Cedar Breaks. Which at one Matt and I thought we were getting a good deal on paying for only one entrance fee when entering one. The ranger lady told us not to tell anyone else. Later back at the cabin we found out she didnt want us tell anyone because we would realize that no one paid anything to enter. Honest Matt. :D We learned all the facts of how the Cedar Breaks were created and quizzed each other. Also put pretty flowers in our hairs which we learned the names of from the educational handout.
After we drove to look at some caves. Which I didnt look at. Neither did Matt cause the awesome person he is sat with me while Kris and Adam went in. I got quite amazing hiking around with crutches in the rocky mountain trails. Matt didnt think so at some points cause I kind of tripped alot trying to keep up at times so he became my horse.
Back at the cabin for the rest of the night.. I proceeded to whoop Matt during the coolest game of checkers. Which was the first time I'd ever played. He wasnt feeling too hot when he got beat also in both kinds of Speed. To make himself feel better.. he ended up winning.. by cheating big time. Which I didnt know about till he told me till after the game. I didnt give him crap though cause we made an agreement by playing rock paper scissors. He finally realized he didnt like being beat so we enjoyed our favorite past time... Star gazing. It was a good way to end the day.
I have to add... ARENT ALL YA'LL SO ProuD OF ME?! I have just completed my first real blog as an official blogger!!! Now get off my back!! haha. LOVE YOU ALL!


*Pictures are to come ... Camera isnt available now... *

Upset

Im upset. I just got this new blogspot only about 10 minutes ago and it sucks!! I dont know how to do anything! I cant figure out how to get the writing off my face and anything.. I cant even find out how to be friends with anyone. Maybe this is just for smart people..

Introduction to a blog spotter newbie

Hello ALL!!!
First of all its late so im a little koo-kie! Ive always wanted to get a blog spot cause ya know.. im just a follower of whatever is the fad at the time. Im typically a facebooker. Im kidding.. the real reason is cause this way I can check up on my older siblings. So long have they (mi hermano's) been watching out for me now its my turn just in a different way. Ive never gotten a blog spot cause typically its all about the last silly little thing your child did or the last uber romantic thing that your hubby did. Sry to disapoint you but mine will be the least interesting blog youve read cause it will be me talking all about ME!!! Woop-di-do! Who DOESNT love to talk about themselves all the time?! :D Well this is just a little of the lame things you will get to hear from me and whats to come...