2009

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Looking back at this year I would say it was the best year of my life! I hope that each year is the best year of my life! It was a year full of love, joy, new friends and old friends, family and memories I will not soon forget! I am excited for 2010. The future is such a mystery, but that is what makes life exciting.

What I will expect from 2010:
I will be 20 and I will be considering getting my mission papers in or not. I will be starting my junior year of college. I will have another niece! I will have new friends and I will have new fantastic memories!


Happy New Years.

Finals Finally.

I have been waiting for this week the whole semester. You ask why? Because that means I wont have to have finals for a long time! I am taking next semester off and have decided to work and take a couple online classes instead. It will be different and I am excited for the change.

I am excited for Christmas break though. I like being with my family. I love Christmas time. I love having no worries and just spending everyday however I want to!

P.S. Anyone notice the cold and the snow outside? Yeah I just to ignore as much as possible...

Disneyland

I finally made it to Disneyland! Woot! It was so much fun! The best part was taking my nephew Ander around and seeing his reactions to everything! I loved the time I got to spend with my family! Thanksgiving, once again was a non-traditional Thanksgiving but I loved it all the same!

What a Present

"We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are."

Lately I have been thinking about the future and not really taking in my amazing time I am in. It is called a present for a reason. I need to take in the here and now and appreciate what the present holds for me. It is such a gift, and I need to be more grateful and enjoy the time that I have.

I am so grateful that I am attending BYU and that I have such amazing roommates. I am so grateful to have an amazing family! I love them so much! I am so grateful for friends that have been there for me. I am so grateful for the knowledge of the gospel I have! I am so grateful for this Christmas season coming up! So much to be grateful for...I can't get it all down. But starting today I am going to live in the present and not long for the future!

MuSiC

"Music is a total constant. That’s why we have such a strong visceral connection to it, you know? Because a song can take you back instantly to a moment, or a place, or even a person. No matter what else has changed in your or the world, that one song stays the same, just like that moment."

I love music. It has always been a huge part of my life. I love finding out about different types of music and finding out songs I can't live without. When I was little my mom had to put music on to make me stop crying. I think that has not changed. Music can lift my mood no matter what. I love to dance like no one is watching, sing at the top of my lungs like I can sing, and just let the music take over me!

Music + Me= True Love

And so it begins...

7 days til Disneyland

29 days til Christmas Break

I can't wait to be done with this semester :)

I haven't met you yet...

I heard this song on the radio by Michael Buble. Hurray for songs written for me :)

I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.

I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility

And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Mmmmm ....

I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility

Mmmmm ......

And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility

Mmmm .....

And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get

Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get

I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I use to have one...

Dear ipod--

I miss you dearly. It has been over a month since I have seen you last. Please come back to me. I miss singing with you in my car! I miss falling asleep with you. I miss getting ready while you get me in a good mood! I miss the many songs I haven't heard forever. I dearly hate the radio more than ever.

I would do anything for you to be back in my life.

Sincerely--

Stacy

Super Heroes

I love my roommates. We rock.

This year was a year to remember for Halloween.

I would call it a success.

C.O.L.D.

Crippling
Overrated
Lame
Dull

I hate the cold. I hate walking in the wind all over campus. I hate that my eyes water in the cold and so when anyone looks at me they look at me with sympathy, as if I was actually crying about something. I hate getting bundled up and then getting to class and sweating myself to death because of the layers. I hate wearing my hood, and having my hair messed up. I hate having to put my hands in my pockets or else they would begin to freeze off. I hate that my nose gets super cold and it stays like that for the next couple minutes while I'm inside. I hate the cold.

Gentleman?

I am really am not a fan of this single time of my life. Its filled with let downs. Sometimes I wish all guys could be gentleman at least. Can't guys have the decency to just make a girl fill like they are appreciated?

This is probably a vent blog...but really...a year and half into college and I haven't been asked on one date. How come no one dates any more? It is all about hanging out. And texting! Everyone uses it as this blocker instead of going out and interacting with people. I just wish someone would give me the chance...

Sorry this is just a soap box for me. The end.

Keep in touch...

I have lived in 3 towns, been in 7 different wards and have met a lot of people. A lot of them have meant a lot to me. So how to "keep in touch" with people is the problem I am faced with. Then on top of that many of them have left on missions or have gotten married and it makes it even harder. I feel deeply about people. I really look at the impact they have had on my life and I forever appreciate them for that impact. I feel the need to keep in touch with them...but it is not easy. Maybe by just living my life by the things they have taught me will be enough of an appreciation. Jefferey Lietchy showed me music and books that are now my all time favorites. Anne Rutherford introduced me to Gilmore Girls and made me realize how unique everyone is and to accept others. Hilary Larsen showed me how to be me and not be ashamed of that. Brandt Nichols motivated me to be the best me at all times. Adriana Ampuero is one of the main reasons why I love to dance my heart out. Bryan Brown has made me realize all the reasons to be happy and love life. Chris Hamilton showed me what it means to really listen and be a good friend.

There are so many more people that have been an influence for good in my life. I love each one of them! A couple of my favorite quotes are:

"Things don't matter...people do"

"Happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you have"

I believe people do matter. And I am happy because all I want is what I have had in my life...I couldn't ask for anything better.

Don't know why this post ended up where it did...but I hope that those in my life that I haven't been the best at keeping in touch with...I hope that they know that I think of all of them often because you guys have all become a part of who I am today.

Feelings of Fall

Fall has never been a favorite season of mine, even though it is filled with some of my favorite holidays, I still have never loved it. Fall is a mixture of weather. Some days it will be so cold and snowy that you don't want to leave your house. Other days will be so warm that the heat teases you because you know winter is around the corner and there are snow storms in the way of next spring and summer. Fall is also a mixture of changes. I got out my winter clothes and put my summer ones away. I have started into my midterms which means I am spending more time at the library. And lastly the year is coming to an end. The end of the year is always exciting to me, with a hint of sadness. I like "starting fresh" with the new year, but I also get sad because I know everyone I know is going to be another year older. I love getting older and seeing what each age brings, but I want everyone around me to stay the same. Kristy and Lisa are applying for college right now. My oldest nephew will be 4! And my parents are about to reach 50. Sometimes I wish I could slow down time. Life is always moving and I just have to try and keep up with it.

Because the new year is on its way I have decided a couple of goals that I hope I can accomplish starting them now. Why do we have to wait for a new year to set goal? Here they are:

1. Do P90X for 90 days

2. Go off sugar while I do P90x

3. Run a half marathon in April

Hopefully I can do all these. Wish me luck!

Feelings of the new semester: Not loving school this time around. I feel like my tests and everything are going well, it is just that this semester is the first time I have questioned what I am really going to do with my future. I think that once I know what that is I will be more confident and love school. Also...social life...what is that? Haha. Yeah haven't really found a "group" here yet...still working on it.

Goodbyes and Hugs

Yet again I have had to say goodbye to another friend.

However, I have figured out something. Goodbye hugs are the best and the worst. They are so sincere and meaningful. In those brief moments of embrace you have a connection that is unique. Its sweet because its a sign that you are appreciated, and you feel safe. Hugs are really amazing.

They are simple yet profound way of saying I will miss you, or thanks for being such a great friend. On the other end goodbye hugs are the worst. It is hard because you know this is the last

hug from them in who knows how many days, months or years. I have experienced many of these hugs in

the past 2 years. I am getting down to the last of my guy friends from High School to leave on their missions. I am ready for them to start coming home! Can't wait to experience "Hello Hugs."

Thanks to my cute niece and nephew they have showed exactly the happiness a hug can bring. (Thanks Monica for amazing Photography)

Bucket List 9. Go to New York City

Well I have successfully started fulfilling my bucket list. Here is a bit of an overview of how my trip went.

We (Denae, my mom and I) left SLC Wednesday morning. We had a bit of a layover in Chicago, which ended up a bit of a long layover.

On the plane ride from there Denae and I got a bit impatient wanting to get to NYC!

Finally we arrived :)

We checked into our hotel--Hotel Pennsylvania--and met up with Kyle and Monica (my older brother and his wife). That night we decided to walk up Times Square and to this restaurant called Stardust! It was this dinner that had people trying to get on Broadway as the waiters and waitresses. They sang while they served us and we ate an enjoyed their show! It was really fun and I loved it!

The next day we did a lot! We went to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, the memorial building/church for 9/11 and canal street. It was all so fun! My experience on canal street was quite the experience. Everyone was so sketchy but I found it so entertaining. I did get a knock-off Coach bag.

So later that night we went to Red Lobster for dinner and then saw Wicked. It was my second time seeing Wicked but I loved it just as much as if I were seeing it for my first time! The singing was incredible. I just love the music from that musical.

On Friday (9/11) it was raining. We went to the Bread Factory for breakfast. I really thought it was way good for good prices. After breakfast Denae and I went to the Empire State building. Since it was raining we couldn't see much from the top but we could see some of the city while looking down. I was a little disappointed but there was a man up there that was working as a tour guide and I found him pretty funny--he helped lighten my mood about it!

Then the rest of our day was filled with going to the Manhattan Temple, Central Park, Serendipity and lots of rain. On the subway down to the Manhattan Temple we met a guy whose father had died on 9/11. It was a really memorable experience to talk to someone who had a first hand experience with the attacks on 9/11.

The Manhattan Temple was a very spiritual experience for me. We had just left the subway when we saw the temple. We then got to go inside. I have never had a more dramatic change before. I felt the Spirit so instantly it brought me to tears.

Serendipity was a little restaurant that was famous for their Frozen Hot Chocolate. So we had to go there and try it out. I liked the place because it was full of random things. The environment was way chill and I probably would go back if I ever went to NYC again.

The last night we got tickets to see Marry Poppins on Broadway! It was soo good!! I would recommend anyone to see it. It was fully magic, happiness, smiles, dancing and singing!

Overall I feel this trip couldn't have gone any better! I loved spending time with my mom, Denae, Kyle and Monica. I hope this isn't my last visit to New York City because I loved it!!

And so it begins...

Fall 2009.

New Apartment

New Classes (mostly)

New Roommate

New Social Scene

New Ward

New Friends

I think it will be a good semester.

Ellipse

Imogen Heap new CD came out today.

Wish Jeffery could listen to it, I know he would love it.

He's got 2 years til he can.

one week

one week left to live up summer.

one week left to pack.

one week left in highland.

one week left to be ready.

one week left til studying begins.

one week left til i am back in provo.

one week...the count down begins.

He's just not that into you...

"Girls are taught a lot of stuff growing up: if a boy punches you he likes you, never try to trim your own bangs, and someday you will meet a wonderful guy and get your very own happy ending. every movie we see, every story we're told implores us to wait for it: the third act twist, the unexpected declaration of love, the exception to the rule. but sometimes we're so focused on finding our happy ending we don't learn how to read the signs. how to tell the ones who want us from the ones who don't, the ones who will stay and the ones who will leave. and maybe a happy ending doesn't include a guy, maybe it's you, on your own, picking up the pieces and starting over, freeing yourself up for something better in the future. maybe the happy ending is just moving on. or maybe the happy ending is this: knowing after all the unreturned phone calls and broken-hearts, through the blunders and misread signals, through all the pain and embarrassment... you never gave up hope."

oh please...

Summer.

I rather it not end.

It went by too fast.

Wish it could last a lot longer.

Boating, sliding rock, soccer, reading books, sleep overs, hiking, dance parties, star gazing, campfires, playing with my nephew, late night movies.

It will all end soon.

Yesterday

I feel like yesterday is a day worth blogging about.

I woke up to go to work, and while I was getting ready I got a text from Jeffery's phone (he is on his mission)...it read: Elder Liechty is calling today between now and 1:00. He wants all his friends to be there.

I was soooo excited! I texted my supervisor at work and asked if I could go in late...of course she said yes! It was so fun to hear Jeffery's voice. I sure do miss that kid.

Work was super slow, so I got read a ton in my book. Then at 6:00 a crazy wind storm began and everyone left Raging Waters by 6:30...talk about luck! I got to leave by 6:50.

I then went to my soccer game in Lindon. I arrived a little early so I called Hilary Collins! Loved talking to her.

My game went well and we won. As I was leaving I noticed a missed phone call from B Town Stomp (Bryan Brown)....so I quickly called her back....she was on her way with Ashley Guyman and Tyler Standifird to come watch my game! Even though they missed it I feel like they were there the whole time.

Then we played Speed in Jeremy Welch's backyard. After that we watched Music and Lyrics. I forgot how much I love that movie. The humor of "Alex Flutcher" is hilarious! I pretty much love the song, "Way back into love," and will probably buy it on itunes today.

Well as you can see....yesterday was amazing and I am getting kinda sad that summer is coming to end....wish it could last forever.

Oh yes....my good friend Lauren White (soon to be Lauren Hansen) got engaged yesterday as well! Dang that August 5, 2009 is going to be a hard day to top!

Parade in that!

Oh this is worth blogging.

Yesterday I was in a parade.

Yep.

Here are some pictures.

My Single Ward's Relief Society decided to participate in the Highland Parade. It was quite a memory I will not soon forget.

Time is flying

I just realized how lame of a blog I am starting to get. I haven't really updated it much. Today I am at work...and I am bored. So here I am updating this little blog of mine.

This summer has probably been the best summer I have ever had. In the past I have kinda had disappointing summers, however this one has been anything but a disappointment to me. I have gained a lot of new friendships, I have learned a lot about myself and I have actually for once loved my job.

The new friends I have made have been amazing...nothing more to say.

I have had a lot of friends leave on missions. I have been sad, but I am also just so proud of all them for committing to serve the Lord for 2 years. When each of them have left I have asked myself why was I going to miss them...I got a billion plus one answers to that question. Mostly its because I get attached and each person in my life really has a huge influence on me, and when they are out of my daily I sincerely miss them.

Well I don't really know what the point of this post is...I guess its just to have a post up.

no good title for this

I went to go take a nap yesterday evening at 5:30 pm after work...I expected myself to wake up to my alarm at 7 pm. For some odd reason I didn't.

I woke up at 7 tho....7 am! Oh.

Ya I am pretty sure everyone thought I was dead since I had about 6 missed calls, and no one ever really calls me.

Guess I needed some extra sleep?

Now I think I will just go get breakfast at Kneaders.

Hello, New York

I am going to NEW YORK!!!! Wahoo. It has been my dream since I went to Boston when I was 11 years old...and I couldn't tell you why...I just feel...drawn to that city for some odd reason. I am going in September with my Mom, Brother and Sister-in-law! Its going to be a blast. Here is what I plan to see:

Empire State Buidling

Statue of Liberty

Times Square

Grand Central Park

And much more including Ground Zero, Wicked or Les Miserables, crazy New Yorkers, ridiculous cab drivers, fantastic tourist (including myself ;) ) and lots and lots more!

Bucket?

My lovely singles ward had an enrichment last night...we watched the movie "The Bucket List," and made our own bucket list. So here is my bucket list...I'm sure I will have more to add on to as I grow up a bit more...but here is a start.

1. Ride a tandem bike with someone I love

2. Tour Europe

3. See the Mediterranean Sea

4. Read "Jesus the Christ" (or take a class on it)

5. Spend a whole day in the movie theaters

6. Run in a Race (3K, 5K, 1/2 Marathon)

7. Ride in a Helicopter

8. Do a Sealing with my Husband in the Oakland Temple

9. Go to New York City

10. Drive on a race track