...one year older...

Wow! Am I really 20 already?

I still can't even believe it.

I mean 20 years!

Now I have to start acting like an adult...

JK, like that'll ever happen. 

Thats me in 80 years... and some random old man.

So this birthday was a pretty laid back one. 

But was fun nonetheless. 

Like all birthdays are.

 
I got to spend the day with my Bestie, Brit. She luckily had the day off from work. Shes such a sweetie, We people watched at the mall

bought Stunner Shades and ate noodles... 


 

she knows how much I LOVE noodles.

The best best friend a friend could have.

And then guess what...

I got a KITTY!

Which automatically makes me the happiest girl in the world

 

Meet the newest member of the family...

Nike

My little sister, Shaunessy got a kitty too

so Nike wouldnt be lonely. 

They are SO cute together...

And...

 


Nala

So that's my B-day in a nutshell.

What a great 20 years it's been 

Can't wait to see what the next 20 years hold.

...bestie birthday...

Here's a huge shout out to my bestie... BRITTANY!

Today is her 20th Birthday and what a beautiful day it is.

Since the day we met, Brit has been there for me no matter what. She has to the sweetest person I know. From surviving art class, lifeguarding up our lazy summer days, getting our first taste of adulthood, life is never boring with this chick here. 

She has blessed my life in more ways than I can count

Happy Birthday My Dear Friend

...the search is on...

 

Talent...

I personally don't feel as if I have any talents. Yeah yeah, people say all the time that talents arn't always obvious, that they could be the simple quiet things like compassion, being a good listener, giving advice, etc. Don't get me wrong, those things are SUPER important... most of the times way more important than the obvious stuff but, I lately have been in need of something to do with my hands so... I'm searching for talents.

First I'm making a list of things that sound talent-like, such as cooking, playing the piano/guitar, writing, scrapbooking, etc. Then taking a few days for each I'm going to give it a shot. Hopefully I'll get to the end of the summer learning to love doing new things, finding it exciting, and keeping my mind and hands busy. 

That's the plan.

...princess...

Photo by: photobucket

I secretly want to run barefoot through an open field wearing a princess dress.

Dancin' Alone

Don't leave me out here dancin' alone.

Photo by: rachaelleanna

Life is Beautiful

Photo by: super_myspacepro

Even in your lowest times you can find beauty. The sparkle of the stars, the dimple with the smile, the brightness of a flower, even the painted surface of a rock. But is the beauty enough to make you want to stay? Make you want to hold on a bit longer and see the rough times through? Does it make you say, "I want to wake up tomorrow morning just to see this again"?

It's the little things in life we miss while in our day to day maze and its the little things that get us through when we hit a dead end.  

They aint got Nothin' On You

Nothin' On You- B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars

Most rap songs sing about getting with ladies in the club, cheating on those ladies, livin' the thug life, and growing up in the hood. Don't get me wrong... most of them are super catchy and fun to listen to but they're composed of meaningless ramble. That's probably why I like this song so much.... its sweet. =)

How often do we have guys tell us that there are TONS of beautiful girls out there but 'they aint got nothin on us'? Ladies, if your man tells u that... hold on to that sucker... he's a keeper for sure.

Allison!!!

Allison Schumann

A huge welcome to my other dear friend Allison!!! I'm loving this blog craze we're having!!! Allison and I met at BYU-Hawaii where we were neighbors and would talk through the windows =). Check out her blog too!!!

Love u Allison!!!

livinthegoodlife-allison.blogspot.com

Haley = STAR

Haley Smith

I'd like to welcome my dear friend Haley to the blogging world... finally!!!=) She just started a blog based on her music. She is SUPER talented and a wonderful person... check it out!!

Love u Haley!!!

http://followmeovertherainbow.tumblr.com

Hawaiian Bucket List

Hawaii = Love of my Life.

I Love Hawaii so much! I am so grateful I got to have the opportunity to experience this beautiful place. It truely is a miracle. Constantly I have looked around at the tourists and realize that people spend thousands of dollars to come spend a week in paradise, when I spend probably about the same to stay here for over 3 months. I am such a lucky girl.

So, one day, when I was having a rough time... it happens, even in paradise... i called my wonderfully wise mother. Even though she knew how much I love it here, she opened my eyes to other options and possibilities. Such as going back to BYU-I, or going to UVU or BYU. I thought about each of those and applied just in case. But, little by little they all ruled themseles out. I am blessed to know that I am almost 100% sure I'm retuning to paradise this next fall. And im SUPER excited about it.

Anyways, during this time of contemplating life I realized that this could be my last time in Hawaii so I strived to make the most of my last days by making a Bucket List, documenting each experience with a picture. So... here are my Hawaiian adventures...

In the Beginning

#2- Hike to Laie Falls

#4- Sunrise at the Point

#7- Bonfire on the Beach

#8- Breakfast at Hukilau Cafe

#10- Learn How to Hula

#14- Play Tennis

#17- Go Camping
(kinda... we didn't end up staying the night =P)

#21. Go Bowling

#22- Eat Acai Bowls
(didn't get a pic of us eating them so I got a pic off the internet)

#23- Go to Hale'iwa

#24- Go to Valley of the Temples