Sunday, January 28, 2007
Anyone there?
This past week has been difficult. It has been the first time in my life that I have felt all alone. I know I have wonderful friends and wonderful family, but I've found myself in a circumstance that no one but my Heavenly Father can resolve. I've never felt so dependent on Heavenly Father to lead the way. For the first time I feel lost, blinded, confused, angry, hurt... and the list goes on. Good thing I have so many things to be grateful for. How would we get through life without the gospel???
Saturday, January 20, 2007
more pics of team swingers
Friday, January 19, 2007
Team Swingers
I'm getting kind of addicted to this blogging thing. Here I go writing again. I thought it was about time to introduce Team Swingers (aka Team Table II). The original Team Table was created two semesters ago. It's members included: Jed Leifson, Alan Pannier, Katie Connor and myself. We met in our physiology class at Westminster. We happened to sit at the same table together on the first day. The beginning was rough--Katie and I were a little upset that they joined the table, but eventually we all began talking and became friends quite instantly. We had multiple study sessions that usually ended up in hot tubbing, movies or other such activities. Basically our weekends were set together. This is a picture of the original Team Table:
We had many good times together. This August, however, Alan left us to go on a mission to Argentina. This left Katie, Jed and I as a threesome. Thankfully we found a replacement. Spencer replaced Alan and helped us create Team Table II (aka Team Swingers--Spence thinks that he is part of a new era and therefore the name should be changed). The wonderful thing about TT2 is that we are all in the nursing program together, so we have many opportunities to be together at school. Not only are we together in school, but we spend as much time out of school as possible. The original team members have decided that this team is more functional than the last. It was established tonight that we are a family. Spence and I are the parents and Kate and Jed are the children. Our last name is Swinger. Starla acts as Kate, Spence as Noel, Christa as Lavina Rosecrest and Jed is something... The point is we love to be together and this is my family away from home. Today we went shopping for scrubs and found what we were looking for. After shopping, we stopped by Costco and ended up staying there for about two hours--we basically picked up on lunch there. Tonight we went to Desert Star. It is a playhouse in Murray. It was really fun. We had a good time. Here are some pictures of TT2:
Me, Katie, Jed and Spencer
We had many good times together. This August, however, Alan left us to go on a mission to Argentina. This left Katie, Jed and I as a threesome. Thankfully we found a replacement. Spencer replaced Alan and helped us create Team Table II (aka Team Swingers--Spence thinks that he is part of a new era and therefore the name should be changed). The wonderful thing about TT2 is that we are all in the nursing program together, so we have many opportunities to be together at school. Not only are we together in school, but we spend as much time out of school as possible. The original team members have decided that this team is more functional than the last. It was established tonight that we are a family. Spence and I are the parents and Kate and Jed are the children. Our last name is Swinger. Starla acts as Kate, Spence as Noel, Christa as Lavina Rosecrest and Jed is something... The point is we love to be together and this is my family away from home. Today we went shopping for scrubs and found what we were looking for. After shopping, we stopped by Costco and ended up staying there for about two hours--we basically picked up on lunch there. Tonight we went to Desert Star. It is a playhouse in Murray. It was really fun. We had a good time. Here are some pictures of TT2:
Me, Katie, Jed and Spencer
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Reflections...
On Saturday night I was down in Spanish Fork with Spencer and Jed. Spence and I went down there to visit Jed as he was watching his brother while his parents were out of town. We all went to dinner and watched a movie--it was really fun. All during the night I was thinking about how blessed I have been with such good friends. That seems to be a common thought occupying my mind lately. When Spence and I were driving back up to Salt Lake at the end of the night the music was loud, and we were both in and out of singing with the songs. During the moments I wasn't singing or talking to Spence, I was looking out of the window and reflecting on my life in the past year and how much it has changed. A year ago today I was still unhappy about living in Salt Lake, I hadn't found my group of friends yet and I felt very alone. I feel so blessed because now I wouldn't change my situation. I LOVE where I am. I have grown so much. The friends that I have gained mean so much to me and they have taught me a lot about who I am. I have also learned a lot about my worth as a daughter of God. I have come to realize how important each and every one of us are in the eyes of our Creator. It's been incredible to me as I have looked back on my life and realized that every choice I have made has gotten me to where I am now. This seems really obvious, but it really hit home to me that my choices today affect my future. I feel like I'm rambling on and not really connecting ideas or thoughts here, but it makes sense to me. Basically I felt so much gratitude for my life, my family, my friends and the experiences I have been able to have the past year with people who mean everything to me. And that is pretty much it--
Sunday, January 14, 2007
FrIeNdS
Here are some friend pictures...updated a bit. I love pictures! We have a lot of TT2 members on here!
100 things you might not know about me...
1. I've ran the Top of Utah Marathon.
2. I played high school volleyball.
3. I had many pet snails when I was younger.
4. I love frozen grapes.
5. As well as peanut butter and ice cream.
6. I've gone streaking.
7. I work at The Lion House on Temple Square.
8. I go to Westminster College and...
9. I'm in the nursing program.
10. I love to read.
11. I married and kissed my neighbor Durrell when we were little.
12. My favorite color is pink.
13. I love water.
14. Summer and fall are my favorite seasons.
15. I'm an indoor cycling instructor (spin).
16. My best friend Michelle calls me Crotz.
17. I love food.
18. I had my first boyfriend and first kiss at age 14.
19. I dated one boy for three years in high school--he comes home from his mission in a month and a half.
20. My favorite chill place to relax is the Sugarhouse Coffee Shop where I am a regular hot chocolate drinker.
21. I love big snow and rain storms.
22. I LOVE taking pictures!
23. I have two scars on my forehead that form a ninety degree angle.
24. I've been skinny dipping with two of my sisters.
25. I've made a friend call the police because we were convinced someone was handling the door knob. It ended up being a pager vibrating...
26. If I could pick a color to represent me it would be red.
27. I have fat toes.
28. I created hospitals for bugs when I was younger.
29. I've been swimming in the Provo River at midnight.
30. Last time I bowled I scored somewhere in the 50's.
31. I make excellent chocolate chip cookies.
32. If katie were a man she would probably be my husband.
33. Talking comes quite naturally to me.
34. I love action movies.
35. The last movie I saw in the theater was The Illusionist.
36. I've played the piano for 13 years.
37. I looked like a lobster once after being scorched in Hawaii.
38. I've been to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
39. I want to go to Italy and Africa.
40. Squash is to die for!
41. I love listening to crackling fires.
42. Dancing is one of my favorite things to do--especially country and hip-hop.
43. I've snorkeled.
44. I've eaten a chocolate covered cricket.
45. I own a pink RAZR phone.
46. I drive an old, red Pathfinder.
47. The people who make me laugh the most are: Spencer, Jed and Katie.
48. I did an intense sprint workout yesterday.
49. The future scares me.
50. I'm always concerned about what I eat.
51. I've hiked the Y mountain at night.
52. My closest friend is Garrett.
53. I have been peed on!
54. Chocolate is one of my greatest weaknesses!
55. I love kisses.
56. Ms. Oscarson was my favorite teacher in elementary school.
57. I was co-captain of my varsity volleyball team.
58. I'm currently the communications officer for IWA (Institute Women's Association) at Westminster.
59. I was part of the Gamma sorority last semester.
60. I helped to build the foundation of the intramural program at Westminster.
61. I was a tomboy.
62. I wish my hair was thicker.
63. I eat dinner with my aunt and uncle every Sunday.
64. I love playing games.
65. I've been lost and dehydrated on a hike before.
66. Last time I went snowboarding I came away with a massive bruise.
67. I lived in dorms for 9 months.
68. I call cheerios "baggy nuts". (It's a long story)
69. I don't want to be rich in money but rich in life experiences.
70. I love country, rap, hip-hop, jazz, classical, rock, alternative music and everything in between. I love it all.
71. I'm an excellent ice blocker.
72. I got a parking ticket last week.
73. My favorite story when I was little was "Where the Wild Things Are".
74. I want to learn how to quilt.
75. I've walked around the mall in 80's clothing to see how others react.
76. My favorite flowers are Gerber Daisies.
77. I've been caught toilet papering and ended up having to pay $800 in fee's. It was finally taken off my legal record when I turned 18.
78. Yes, I love Shania Twain.
79. We went to the zoo for my prom activity.
80. I had pet parakeets when I was younger.
81. My birthday is August 1st.
82. I've ran in the rain up and down in my street just for fun one night by myself just to get soaking wet.
83. Stretch pants were my favorite until I hit 8th grade.
84. When I was 10 my biggest dream was to travel in space.
85. I've licked someones eye.
86. I've kissed someone atop a big statue.
87. I've walked the railing of a bridge.
88. I've been witness to a cheerleaders car being egged with 9 dozen eggs (I was in the car with the throwers observing--not doing).
89. I think sunglasses look ridiculous on me.
90. I haven't been a carbination drinker for 4 years.
91. I have yet to say that for sweets.
92. I have pulled an all nigher during the 4th of July.
93. I've had alcohol twice on accident--both times in Europe.
94. I've broken my collar bone. It resulted when I tripped right in the middle of an attempt to chase a boy I had a major crush on.
95. I want to go cow tipping so bad!
96. I was never good at going to school in high school.
97. I've jumped right into a patch of stinging neddle.
98. A horse fly once bit me three times--it was caught in my sports bra and just started biting. It really hurt! 99. I love to play pinochole.
100. I've done donuts in the Highland High School parking lot.
1. I've ran the Top of Utah Marathon.
2. I played high school volleyball.
3. I had many pet snails when I was younger.
4. I love frozen grapes.
5. As well as peanut butter and ice cream.
6. I've gone streaking.
7. I work at The Lion House on Temple Square.
8. I go to Westminster College and...
9. I'm in the nursing program.
10. I love to read.
11. I married and kissed my neighbor Durrell when we were little.
12. My favorite color is pink.
13. I love water.
14. Summer and fall are my favorite seasons.
15. I'm an indoor cycling instructor (spin).
16. My best friend Michelle calls me Crotz.
17. I love food.
18. I had my first boyfriend and first kiss at age 14.
19. I dated one boy for three years in high school--he comes home from his mission in a month and a half.
20. My favorite chill place to relax is the Sugarhouse Coffee Shop where I am a regular hot chocolate drinker.
21. I love big snow and rain storms.
22. I LOVE taking pictures!
23. I have two scars on my forehead that form a ninety degree angle.
24. I've been skinny dipping with two of my sisters.
25. I've made a friend call the police because we were convinced someone was handling the door knob. It ended up being a pager vibrating...
26. If I could pick a color to represent me it would be red.
27. I have fat toes.
28. I created hospitals for bugs when I was younger.
29. I've been swimming in the Provo River at midnight.
30. Last time I bowled I scored somewhere in the 50's.
31. I make excellent chocolate chip cookies.
32. If katie were a man she would probably be my husband.
33. Talking comes quite naturally to me.
34. I love action movies.
35. The last movie I saw in the theater was The Illusionist.
36. I've played the piano for 13 years.
37. I looked like a lobster once after being scorched in Hawaii.
38. I've been to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
39. I want to go to Italy and Africa.
40. Squash is to die for!
41. I love listening to crackling fires.
42. Dancing is one of my favorite things to do--especially country and hip-hop.
43. I've snorkeled.
44. I've eaten a chocolate covered cricket.
45. I own a pink RAZR phone.
46. I drive an old, red Pathfinder.
47. The people who make me laugh the most are: Spencer, Jed and Katie.
48. I did an intense sprint workout yesterday.
49. The future scares me.
50. I'm always concerned about what I eat.
51. I've hiked the Y mountain at night.
52. My closest friend is Garrett.
53. I have been peed on!
54. Chocolate is one of my greatest weaknesses!
55. I love kisses.
56. Ms. Oscarson was my favorite teacher in elementary school.
57. I was co-captain of my varsity volleyball team.
58. I'm currently the communications officer for IWA (Institute Women's Association) at Westminster.
59. I was part of the Gamma sorority last semester.
60. I helped to build the foundation of the intramural program at Westminster.
61. I was a tomboy.
62. I wish my hair was thicker.
63. I eat dinner with my aunt and uncle every Sunday.
64. I love playing games.
65. I've been lost and dehydrated on a hike before.
66. Last time I went snowboarding I came away with a massive bruise.
67. I lived in dorms for 9 months.
68. I call cheerios "baggy nuts". (It's a long story)
69. I don't want to be rich in money but rich in life experiences.
70. I love country, rap, hip-hop, jazz, classical, rock, alternative music and everything in between. I love it all.
71. I'm an excellent ice blocker.
72. I got a parking ticket last week.
73. My favorite story when I was little was "Where the Wild Things Are".
74. I want to learn how to quilt.
75. I've walked around the mall in 80's clothing to see how others react.
76. My favorite flowers are Gerber Daisies.
77. I've been caught toilet papering and ended up having to pay $800 in fee's. It was finally taken off my legal record when I turned 18.
78. Yes, I love Shania Twain.
79. We went to the zoo for my prom activity.
80. I had pet parakeets when I was younger.
81. My birthday is August 1st.
82. I've ran in the rain up and down in my street just for fun one night by myself just to get soaking wet.
83. Stretch pants were my favorite until I hit 8th grade.
84. When I was 10 my biggest dream was to travel in space.
85. I've licked someones eye.
86. I've kissed someone atop a big statue.
87. I've walked the railing of a bridge.
88. I've been witness to a cheerleaders car being egged with 9 dozen eggs (I was in the car with the throwers observing--not doing).
89. I think sunglasses look ridiculous on me.
90. I haven't been a carbination drinker for 4 years.
91. I have yet to say that for sweets.
92. I have pulled an all nigher during the 4th of July.
93. I've had alcohol twice on accident--both times in Europe.
94. I've broken my collar bone. It resulted when I tripped right in the middle of an attempt to chase a boy I had a major crush on.
95. I want to go cow tipping so bad!
96. I was never good at going to school in high school.
97. I've jumped right into a patch of stinging neddle.
98. A horse fly once bit me three times--it was caught in my sports bra and just started biting. It really hurt! 99. I love to play pinochole.
100. I've done donuts in the Highland High School parking lot.
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