Proud Moment

The Olympic Trials for Track & Field are going on in Eugene, Oregon right now.  Lolo Jones is strutting her stuff and showing the world she is still one of the best.  However, there is someone else out there...my amazing brother.  Monday were the prelims for Men's Discus.  There were 24 amazing athletes competing in this event.  Top 12 are taken to the finals today.  My brother. He made it.  10th. Today is the day he has dreamed about most of his life.  London could be right around the corner for him.  I could not be more proud of my brother.  He has got more determination and heart than any person I have ever met.  His biggest dream is coming true. 

Good Luck Chase!!  Everyone at home loves you and is super proud of you no matter what :)  

Robert Francis

Just as perfect in person as on his records.
The man is amazing.

Flashback Friday

Two years ago I went on a double date to Tally's with Jeff, Lauren and Jordan.  Before we could leave, I had to ask Lauren if my outfit had too much grey in it.  I was worried about what my boyfriend (who wore the same things all the time) would think.  Talk about high maintenance.  So glad that now I could care less what I wear on dates.     

Baby don't get hooked on me.  I'll use you and set you free.

Quote:

"God doesn't give you the people you want, he gives you the people you need.  To help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you the person you were meant to be"

Not sure who is quote is by but its beyond perfect at this exact moment.

Stupid Country Music

and all your sad lyrics that fit everything that is going on in my life right now.

Mhmm

haha well this was fun.  so bored.  

Do you ever dance while looking at yourself in the mirror? - Every damn day, dude!

Have you ever eaten bananas with chocolate? - Nope. I do not like bananas.

Can you name all 7 continents? - Yes.  I'm a teacher.

What is the dumbest thing you have ever done? - That really is none of your business. 

Have you ever fallen asleep at work or school? - I actually have not.  Kind of proud of that. 

How many boyfriends or girlfriends have you had? - 8 that I actually count.

Do you like the sound that a vacuum cleaner makes? - Nope.

What is your favorite flavor of snow cones? - Yummy ones.

Have you ever wished on a shooting star? - I have only seen three in my life and you bet I wished on it.

Do you drink diet sodas? - I don't drink soda.

How tall are you? - almost 5 11

Do you have any enemies? - Not really.

Have you ever been to Mexico? - Yes I have!

Do you like the subject of math? - Negative.  Its a bit better to teach than it is to learn though.

Can you name six types of flowers? - Probably not.

Has anyone ever made you cry? - Haha oh yeah.  

What do you think of clowns? - They scare the living shit out of me.

Do you sleep with any stuffed animals? - Three of them!

What color are your bed sheets? - Blue

Have you even watch the cartoon The Smurfs? - When I was a little tyke.  

What is your favorite brand of bubblegum? - Orbit

Do you like going to the beach? - Love it.

Do you watch The Oscars award show every year? - Not every year.

Who is your best friend? - Lauren.  

Would you ever eat a bug on a dare? - Nope.

Do you play checkers? - Nope.

Can you juggle? - You bet I can.  

What do you think of rap music? - I love it.

Do you get along with your parents? - Most days. haha

What was the first word you ever spoke? - I'm actually not sure.  

Do you own an iPod? - You betchya.

Have you ever been on a motorcycle? - Yes, sir.

Do you drink using a straw? - Yeppers.

Do you get mad often? - Nope just irritated.  

What makes you laugh more than anything? - Lauren and I's crazy life.  

Can you do pull-ups? - Hahahahahaha thats hilarious.

Are you nice? - Mostly

Do you like cake? - Sometimes. Not a lot.  

What is your favorite TV show? - One Tree Hill and Criminal Minds

Have you taken the S.A.T.s? - I've graduated college, what do you think?

Do you like school? - Yes. Hence why I am a teacher.

Do you have any pets? - Noppppppe

How big is your television set? - Big enough.

Do you like winter? - Hell no.

Do you watch The Real World? - I used to watch it religiously.  Not anymore.  

Where are you right now? - My bed.

Do you celebrate MLK day? - Nope.

Do you get along with your siblings? - Good enough.

What is your favorite thing to drink? - Water or booze

Can you drive manual? - Nope.

Can you sing? - Oh yeah.  Come watch me at Karaoke sometime.

Who is (or was) your favorite teacher? - Mrs. Burnett

What time is it? - 8:31 pm.

Do you believe in magic? - Black magic

Have you ever watched a game of rugby? - Yes.

How many pairs of shoes do you own? - Too many to count.

Do you prefer mild or spicy food? - Mild mild mild mild.

Do you own a plasma TV? - I don't know what mine is. 

Bradley Hathaway

My favorite Bradley Hathaway poem.

Growing up 90's Style

I think growing up in the 90's and early 2000's has permanently left its mark on me.  I will forever love boy bands.  As much as I want to hate them, I can't.


My Generation:                                                This Generation:
Aaron Carter                                                     Justin Bieber
NSYNC & Backstreet Boys                             One Direction
Mandy Moore                                                   Selena Gomez
Jessica Simpson                                                Carley Rae Jepson

5 Years

It has been 5 years since I graduated high school.  Its so hard to believe.  I had my 5 year reunion this weekend.  Only about 25 out of our 200+ class came.  Oh well.  We had a pretty great time.  It was mostly people I see anyway.  

This is my senior year year book.

This is how people remember me in high school.

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Obviously this is me now.

This was DJ our senior year.

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This is DJ now.  

This was Alex our senior year

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This is Alex now.

Am I the only one that has changed since high school?!  I am ridiculously glad that I have changed in 5 years.  I wasn't the cutest thing ever but serrrriously.  There were a few other people that look like their senior year picture too.  Hmm wonder what our 10 year is going to be like.  

Fact:

I haven't washed my hair since Friday.  My curls have somehow managed to stay in.  I am going to see if I can go tomorrow without washing my hair too!  Haha. Love summer!