Christmas List

Isn't Christmas list writing suppose to be fun! Remember, when your a little kid and you write Santa a letter with a cute little picture on it. I've almost forgotten those blissful days of writing Christmas lists! I have been sitting in the same spot for 3 hours trying to stir up some things that I want. You would think that would be easy, but no the one time I am told to ask for something I can't seem to do it! Isn't it silly how life is that way sometimes. You are finally told to go ahead and eat that last cupcake and there goes all the fun. Okay bad example cupcakes are yummy all the time but you catch my drift. So I've decided, since I am currently sitting at my house instead of in my apartment because the storm was just to bad and the sun was just dropping so fast, I will bring the joy back into writing Christmas letters!
And the completed Christmas list! Definitely much more enjoyable to do it this way. When I was thinking what to say to Santa I really had to think, "was I a nice girl this year?" I pretty sure my conclusion was right, at least I sure hope so! I you been a good girl or boy this year?

I'm Back!

Did I think I was ever going to come back to blogging? No. But here I am. I suppose I'm just born to be a blogger! Technology is just taking over! It's so much harder to pick up a pen and pencil and write. So we'll try this typing thing again. Lot's has changed since I've been here last. Quick update. Summer was amazing! Lot's of adventures! Ran a half marathon, conquered a triathlon, made it to the top of Timp, said bye to lot's of friends:( married off some friend, okay just one. Lot's of fun! Now I'm a Sophomore at Utah State University, soon to change......I think. School is kicking my butt. But when is it not let's be serious. Roommates are good? haha changes daily so that's just what I'll keep it as for now! I don't have braces! That's the best thing! Me!All of my friends are on missions:( It's killing me not having Russell around. And I'm in love with Kyle ha. Maybe not it love since I don't even know what that word means. Joshua's still here! He's leaving in a month and I don't know what I'm going to do. Life overall is. . . . . .bareable? That doesn't sound as good as I would like it to but I don't know a better word to explain it. So that's me right now. I'm sure there is more to update but it's almost 1 in the morning and I am TIRED! Welcome to the life of a college student!

Little Acts

It's amazing how such little things can affect someone's whole day! I started thinking about it this morning and I couldn't stop! Today on the bus coming home from my class this guy was on the phone. He called his friend and asked him if he was still looking for a job. The man on the bus had put in a good word with his boss and was now calling his friend to tell him to send in the application! Imagine being the friend on the other end of the phone call. Who knows how long he has been looking for a job? Maybe he's just looking for a change from his career now, maybe he's been jobless for awhile? That one event could change his life!
Today at the post office I was waiting to pick up a package. A man didn't notice the line and went right to the front. To me this seemed like no big deal. A lady farther back in line yells out, "hey she was in line first." He replies, "oh I'm sorry I didn't notice the line." Frustrated the lady says, "it's fine just go ahead." The man handed his letter to the employee and left, a simple 5 second process. After he left the lady began to talk badly about the man. He had not intended to step on anyones toes at all! I began to think what came of this womans actions, or what could have come from it? I know I felt a little frustrated that this woman couldn't spare 5 precious seconds of her life waiting in line. The man could have felt embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated. I know this woman was frustrated because she definitely let everyone know.
The little things we do and say have an affect whether we think the do or not. We should try a little harder to affect peoples lives for the better rather than the worse.

"People may not always remember what you did or said but they will ALWAYS remember the way you made them feel."

Life

I wonder how many people walk around pretending they're happy with a fake smile everyday?

Christmas Picture 09. . . . . Priceless

This is the Oka Family just looking so good with the Christmas spirit!

And this is what goes on behind scences! Gotta love the fam jam:)

Let's finish it up!

Well it's been a long night (not really I just watched Along Came Polly and Russell played with mine and Kylee's hair lol Love ya boo!) but I'm ready to go back down memory lane!

July; Well since this was my last July before I moved out our family just went crazy! We went outdoors a lot! We went to Bryce Canyon and Zion. I LOVE the outdoors so this was just fine with me! I also got to go to lake powell for the first time with my good friend Kate and her family! I love the Knaras's:) Definitely a great summer! Below; Bryce Canyon

Left; Angels Landing in Zion (Best hike EVER!)

Right; Kate and I in Lake Powell

August; I MOVED OUT! Out on my own into the big world of Logan, Utah:) It was a big change but I was definitely ready! Started school at Utah State and am still loving it! I just wish it wasn't so cold!September; Nothing too exciting just getting used to school! Advice: No matter how much you think you can you can't study in your apartment when your roommates are home!

October; Still getting used to school even though the semester is like half way over! HALLOWEEN! We went to the Howl, biggest party in utah!November; Thanksgiving! We went to my Grandma and Grandpa Brown's house in Fillmore, Utah and ate food:) Then we made chocolates and went and cut down our Christmas tree! Love the family traditions. Kevin Gee left to Australia on his mish mash! (Pictures will come soon I don't have them on my lap top quite yet!)

December; I came home at the beginning of the month and I get a whole month off! It has been so nice! This break was much needed! I've gotten to spend a lot of time with friends I never get to see! Jimmy Edwards left to Washington! Then of course Christmas! I love Christmas it's just such a happy holiday! This year I did all my mom's Christmas shopping. Let me just tell you that is not the funnest thing to do in the whole wide world! Oh well I liked all my presents! Our family came here from California so we did a lot of fun stuff with them! I will post of few pics but there will definitely be more to come so keep checking there are some funny ones!

Ugly Sweater Affair 09

This year has had it's ups and downs but it has definitely been a great year! Sad to see it end but ready for the new year full of adventures to come! It's been fun to look back on all the big and small events! I have lot's of plans for next year so we'll see how those work out! See ya 09! Hello 2010!

Recap

So I figure since it's almost the new year it's a good time to recap on 09! Since it's so hard to cover a year, I'm going to do this in two seperate posts. The first post will be the first 6 months! 09 was a great year but it just seemed to fly by! Maybe this well help a little bit!
January; Half way done with senior year and I was definitely ready to get out of there and try something new! Jocelyn and I went to her dad's cabin in Idaho! It was a lot of fun! I went snowmobiling and played pocino for the first time POCINO (everyone should play this game!)!! But we did meet Vallarie........I wouldn't even know where to begin with that woman! I can honestly say craziest person I have ever met! February; Katie turned 12 and Hannah turned 10 on Feb. 3! I got my wisdom teeth out:( I ate KFC mashed potatoes for so long! We went to Disneyland! I don't even remember the last time I had been there! I just love it there everything is just so happy! I still love the kids rides so much, but my all time favorite will always and forever be indiana jones!March; Got my braces on:( They say it should only be a year and I'm hoping the orthodentist stays true to his word! On our way to a great season in lacrosse! Sadee and I were team captians, fun but definitely took some work!

April; I turned 18! My last lacrosse game of high school:( Sure I'll play lacrosse forever but never with all those girls. It was a great and challenging season and I loved every minute of it!May; I began the countdown to graduation! School just seemed to go so slow that last month! I think because we were having all of our end of the year stuff like Senior Dinner Dance! Because of senior dinner dance Sadee and I also got to take Chloee dress shopping for the first time ever! That was probably the one and only time we could have gotten Chloee to try on whatever we told her to;) I also graduated Seminary!

June; GRADUATION! Finally the day I was finally done with high school hade come! Jocelyn, Chloee, Sadee and I went on our senior trip to Idaho. We went to Jocelyn's dads cabin again. Fun and interesting all at the same time. That trip would take a whole entry alone!

Very good first half of 09! But really that feels like it has been years ago! I really had to rack my brain to remember what happened! So much happened in the last half but it has been so much fun! No wonder time flew!