just for you

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One of my best friends was feeling a little down because no one ever talks about him on their blogs. Well Aust here ya go.

Where do I start with him? We've known each other since we were little tikes. We've been in the same ward for a lot of years now. This boy has a certain personality that only his friends and family could love haha. He's truly a nice boy and is a great athlete. And I think we dated for a week in grade seven.

Sometimes he's bites you though, and he used to call me stink bum for some unknown reason. I seriously love being around him, he's always one to lighten the mood, and even make it awkward at times. I love this boy to death and he one of my closest friends.

I always enjoy our random deep conversations about relationships and life. I'm extremely jealous of how well he does in english, It's effortless to him. He has a secret crush on my best friend;) him Aaron and Dallin are hilarious together and I can never get enough of all of them. 

These pictures were taken before a party in October. Don't they look like a good time? I love my best friends. I am truly fortunate to have such amazing people in my life.

two posts in one day?

Here's all of my emotions in one long phrase:

Icannotfindmyfavoritepairofskinnyjeansormypencilskirtormyfavoriteblackcardiganandmyfavoritepairofflatsarenowrippedandiamunabletowearthem!

Lately I've found that my wardrobe has been so boring with out these items.

That's not the only thing that's on my mind... the Bio challenge is killing me! I must admit I am addicted to facebook. It's a little bit ridiculous. Even if there is nothing new I can find myself wasting time on that stupid website. What is wrong with me?

I've already gone through no facebook week but I had my cellphone. This week I have neither. I have completely vanquished from the social networking world. And to be honest I am going through withdraws. 

So watch out facebook world, because when I get back on there prepare yourselves to be creeped!

Fairly unusual

So not very often do I ever read(other then the scriptures) but for english we do these extra credit reading booklets, and if anyone knows me they'll know that I need all the extra credit I can get! Especially in english. So I picked up this lovely book the other day:

It's seriously so cute! I would advise people to read it. The story reminds me a lot of my own life in some ways and in others its not even close. I don't mind a good read, I mean I went through the Twilight faze and Series of Unfortunate Events faze in elementary but other than that I'll read a book maybe every six months? Sad I know.

So my new goal is to always be reading a book, it won't be easy but no goal ever is.

HELL WEEK

Excuse me for the title...

So I'm sure everyone knows that Bio is possibly the funnest and most interesting class especially with Janisko, but being in bio 20 you have the opportunity to take part in the Bio Challenge. The challenge consists of no pop throughout the whole semester and there is a new challenge every week. Like no cell phones, or no facebook ect..

But this week is we hit the half way point in the semester which means we have one of the toughest weeks of the challenge, Hell Week. This weeks challenge is:

1. No Facebook
2. No cellphone
3. No ipod/itouch/ipad
4. No gum
5. No deep fried food
6. No chocolate
7. No ice cream
8. No ketchup
9. Must wear mismatched socks everyday
10. Must give a parent a 5 min hand massage/ hand with lotion
11. Must wear coloured shirts:
Tuesday- Blue
Wednesday- Red
Thursday- Orange
Friday- Yellow
Monday- Green
12. Must give $2 to a stranger
13. EAT 1 WHOLE BANANA
14. Only 24 minutes of TV/day

To some you may think, how hard could it be? It's hard! They're just simple things that you are always used to having and you would never think twice about. Before I eat anything I have to scan this whole list to make sure that it's not carbonated, or deep fried, or has ketchup or ice cream in it. There is so many different things floating around in my brain and I have to constantly be concentrating on doing none of the above.

The no cell phone might be one of the hardest. Not because I'm addicted to texting or anything like that, but because people are constantly on their phones. You cannot look at a phone, tell someone to call someone from a cell phone, or tell them to text someone. If you do, you are out.

BUT the most difficult one would have to be the eating of the banana. Mr. Janisko specifically knew my hate for those gross yellow things, and decided that we needed to eat one this week. Everyone in the challenge likes them... except me. Coincidence? I think not. I have a good reason as to why I dislike them so much. When we were on our way to Echo Lake for a fam vacation, James and I were sitting in the back seat, and he had just downed a butt load of banana cream pie. Well he gets a little... woozy when we go over the mountain and I was so young it didn't even faze me as to why no one else would sit by James in the back seat. I now know why. He ended up throwing up all of that banana cream pie all over me! Ever since then I cannot stand the smell, or even the way people chew them.

In case anyone was wondering you do get a prize for completing this challenge. But they are unknown. My brother did it and I want to too. It definitely won't be easy but I know I can do it!

Sweet sunshine

Summer: Please come soon, don't take too long, and please be good to me.

School: Please end, soon!

August: Please don't come too fast and take my best friend away from me.

Bucket lists are great.. that is if you use them. I wrote one for english and never really put any thought into it just kinda threw it all together to get the mark. BUT this summer I will fulfill mine and Bailey's summer bucket list!

There is way too many things to write them all plus I can't remember them, but some of the main ones are:

1. Start a bike gang

2. Work every shift together

3. Snorkel in Waterton Lake

4. Hike AT LEAST once a week

5. Go canoeing

6. Egg Wiener's of Waterton

7. Take soo many pictures

8. Make tons of new friends

9. Conquer Bear's hump

10. Spend every minute possible together!

Last summer we didn't really start to do anything proactive until the end, but this year we're starting off with a bang! I can't express how pumped I am for summer, but all I can say is that I'm sooo fortunate to be able to work side by side with my bestie!:)

one month and a half

May 25th please do NOT hurry and come. I have a love-hate relationship with this day, this is the day that I will become brotherless for two years. Yes James is leaving to Singapore in a month and a half! Luckily he'll be home for a month before he leaves, but seriously that is no time at all.

I think we're tighter than most siblings, we're three years apart and I am so grateful for his example. Never once has he refused to help me with something, our personalities are ones that only we understand. We watch things that others would find to be so stupid, but we love it for some reason? He looks out for me, supports me, and loves me. He truly is an amazing person, we're alike in so many ways, and I'm starting to realize it more and more each day.

We share so many of the same likes and dislikes, when I was in Junior High some people hated how much I would talk about him, but he's my best friend who else could I talk about? They honestly told me, "so and so doesn't like you because of how much you talk about your brother." Seriously? Is it that big of an issue?

I would rather be around James than anyone else, I will cancel plans if I know he is coming home. I'm going to miss him more than anyone could ever know. Is it selfish to say that I'm not excited for him to leave? I haven't been able to get this off of my mind ever since he got his call, it just became so real. I will be losing him for two years. Imagine what losing the closest person to you would feel like, that's how I'm feeling right now.

First photobooth picture!

Last time he'll be at Echo for two years!

I love my brother so much, and I will miss him, but I know that he's going to serve the lord, and that he's been called to Singapore for a reason. He's going to tower over everyone there, and I know I need to share him with others. JB you're going to be an amazing missionary, and thank you for all you do for me. Love you.

Favorite picture ever! James and I at his grad:)

A secret fear

I'm really not one for opening up to people other than my best friends, so lately I've found it... difficult to describe what I'm feeling. I had a boyfriend in Junior High, and let's just say it ended badly. Ok I'll tell you what happened. He cheated on me, I know it was only grade 8 but I was really attached to him. We liked each other for a year and if you were to see us now together... well that would be a miracle considering we do not talk whatsoever.

Even though it may not appear this way, I really do have a hard time trusting guys. It takes a lot for me to really express my feelings because the last time I did, I was used and hurt. So needless to say the person I am writing this for is the exact opposite of that other so called "boyfriend".

I'm sixteen years old, and there is a lot I have yet to experience, we won't go into detail but I'm sure you can guess where this is going. Every girl dreams about walking hand in hand with some cute boy in school and him walking her to classes and carrying her books. That's not me, I'm so anti PDA I can barely hug in public. My dad loves it because if any guy comes onto to me fast or anything I put up a force field. I definitely am trying to get out of my comfort zone and am trying to give out trust a little easier. I'm obviously not looking for Mr. Right at the moment, but seriously that day isn't far away. Lucky for me there is such thing as a respectful guy, because I happen to know one!:)

I hope this wasn't too lovey dovey for some people, and it really didn't go into much detail, but I'm sorta glad I got it off my chest? All I know is that I really need to forget about what happened in my horrible J-high years and focus on what's happening now.