Day Fourteen

A Picture of You and Your Family

Me, Tyler, Janet, Kristin, Dad and Brandon
Real Salt Lake Soccer Game 07.24.10
Me, Mom, Becca and Erica
Making Peanut Butter Fingers in Hawaii
December 2008
Erica and Me
Hawaii December 2008
Brent, Me, Brandon, Kristin, Tyler, Ann, Mom, Dad, Grandma Hepworth and Grandma Sellers
Christmas 2007
Mom, Dad, Ann, Tyler, Kristin, Brandon, Brent and Me

Thanksgiving 2008

Our Family and Randy's Family
Boating July 4, 2009
Ann, Kristin and Me
Twilight Premier 2008

Day Thirteen

A Letter To Someone Who Has Hurt You Lately

uhmmm.. I can't think of one and even if I could, I don't think I would air dirty laundry.

so I'm changing this one too. It is now:

A Letter To Someone Who Has Made You Smile Lately.

Mom,

I don't ever want you to go one day feeling unappreciated. I recognize all that you do for this family and I want you to know that I appreciate it all. I wouldn't be the strong, independent woman I am today, had it not been for a strong, independent woman standing behind me 100% of the time. I know I can always count on you, and that helps me get through any tough thing that is thrown in my path. You are such a good person, and I look up to you in so many ways. I love you so much.

Day Twelve

How You Found Out ABout Blogspot and Why You Started One

Well, I already talked about this a little bit on the second day of why I named my blog what it is, But here we go again...

Brandon started a blog for Kristin as a surprise for their wedding. I always enjoyed reading what either of them had to say. I decided that I would start one (because I have so much free time, ya know?) to keep the cyberworld (AKA, Grandma K) informed about the busy lives of Dad, Mom, Brent and I. I mean, people probably don't really care because I'm not funny or particularly interesting, but whatever. My Grandma likes it, so I will continue to do it.

Dedicated to You G'Ma :)

Day Eleven

Another Picture of You and Your Friends

(gee...they must have run out of ideas)

Ali-Shon, Baby Rae, Jer-Bear, E-Rhino, Swappy and Schmob

Kenz-O, Spraychel, Madi, Schmorg, Allee-Mo-Ballee, Yoyc and CarolAnne OrangeHead

Me, Nut, Ted, Jess, Ty, Allee

Meesh, Alison, Me and Swapp

Day Ten

Songs You Listen to When You're Happy, Mad, Sad & Hyped


Lyrics really speak to me and so I can listen to almost any genre as long as the lyrics are good. I mostly listen to rap, hip-hop, top 40 and love songs. With that being said, this is a really tough question to answer because I don't listen to a particular song with each emotion. Anyhow, here's what is playing on my iPod right now:


Bruno Mars- Just the Way You Are
I think it gives a good message to a society obsessed with the "perfect image"


Eminem ft. Rihanna- Love the Way You Lie


B.O.B. ft. Haley Williams and Eminem- Airplanes Part II


Chris Brown ft. Tyga and Kevin McCall- Deuces


Taylor Swift- You're Not Sorry


Snow Patrol- Chasing Cars ( a subtle love song )


Drake- Find Your Love


i LOVE finding new music. So I'm open to suggestions.

Day Nine

Something You're Proud Of

I am proud of my persistence. Two years ago I was set up perfectly for this position at my school. I tried hard to not get caught up in it, but when the people selecting keep telling me how great I was and how perfect I fit the job, it was hard not to. I had put in so much time and dedication my freshman year and when I didn't get the next position, I was more than disappointed. I was notified that someone else had been selected while I was at work; I cried so much that they had to send me home.

The thing about me is that I have a lot of passion. So when I had given everything I had and it wasn't enough, it was devastating. I thought about quitting the organization altogether because I was hurt and a little embarrassed. I decided instead that I was going to show them that they had been wrong in not selecting me. I worked even harder than I had the year before- even as just a volunteer.

My work paid off and I was selected as the Director position of the Crimson Nights board. Through that position, I made some of the best friends in life and learned so many things about myself and about the world.

It would have been easier for me to throw myself a pity-party, but I didn't. I made the conscious choice to make the situation better for myself, worked hard and then enjoyed the reward-thoroughly.

I am proud of myself that I didn't let my pride get in the way of something that I really wanted and even with a bruised ego, I picked myself up and earned it all in the end.

Curtis, Erica, Me and Shab
Community Service Board 2007-2008
Position: Associate Director

Me, Erica and Steven
Crimson Nights Board 2008-2009
Position: Volunteer/Board Member

Ashley, Alison, Me and Erin
Crimson Nights Board 2009-2010
Position: Director

Me, Joyce, Jeremy, Kelsey, Andrew, Neena and Alyx
Union Programming Council Directors 2010-2011
Position: Executive Director

Day Eight

Short Term Goals for This Month

1. Stop procastinating and stay on top of my school work

2. Get a grade I can be proud of on my first anatomy test: September 23rd

3. Finish this 30 day challenge and not give up like everyone always does (ahem...Kristin...Alison)

4. Reduce the amount of cuss words I use each day (sorry grandma :/)

5. Keep my room semi-clean (clean-clean is just out of the question)

I will let you know how these pan out.