Pyromaniac

I like fire.

Even though when I was a child I lit a match wrong and burned off one my eyebrows and had to draw it in so I wouldn't get into trouble.

Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer

i love pictures.

and i want this little baby.

this is the fujifilm instax mini.

it's a polaroid camera, and quite possible my next splurge.

i love polaroids. don't these pics look cool?

I'm almost convinced...

It's the end of the world.

I'm still rootin for science to logically prove this tragedy.

Go Science!!!

Let the Memories be Good for Those Who Stay

2010

Now that it's over, I started to think about 2010.

True to my nature, I got really emotional. I'm such a baby. (Some things never change apparently.)

So much happened in the last year. I experienced many trials, firsts, new friends, accomplishments, and so on. I've learned more in this past year than I have my entire life.

Speaking of firsts, I moved out of my Utah Comfort Zone to California. It wasn't easy in the least. Being an adult is really hard. At times I felt despair, failure, loneliness, and discouragement. It was a true test of living on my own. But I wouldn't trade that experience for anything in the world. Among the trials, I made a lot of friends along the way that would do anything to help me out. I am so grateful for them and also the family that I lived by. It was an opportunity that really helped me grow. I'd also be lying if I said that I didn't have a good time, because we had loads of fun with our many adventures.

Also, working for the Disneyland Resort was truly wonderful. An experience I'll never forget. Truth be told, they asked me to apply for another job with the resort. Truth be told, I really want to take it.

Candid moment caught in the California apartment.

My first Medieval Experience! It was pretty great, too bad our knight wasn't hot...

First time to Knott's! Thanks to Janell and Morgan for enduring my ever longing to get a picture with Snoopy.

We had many great opportunities in the College Program. One of my favorites was being able to visit the Disney Studios!! We saw many stars and saw how the magic is made. TRULY AWESOME SAUCE!

(STEVE HOLT!)

I just really enjoy this photo, but if you guys want a spectacular movie experience, be sure to go to the El Capitan. They go over and beyond on your regular movie screening.

Fam-Fam. What can I say, I've been blessed with a wonderful family filled with nieces and a nephew who I love spending time with. It was great living close to my sisters when I was in California. I miss driving out for a couple of days and just hanging with them. We've come a long ways together and we have a relationship that I'll cherish for eternity.

I missed out on a lot of farewells in the past year. But I am so glad to have such great friends who have decided to serve their Lord. I miss them all dearly but I am glad that I got to hang out with them before they all left.

Go kick Satan's butt guys!!

I've seen many beautiful sunsets. I love watching them. Mother Nature is just so beautiful.

Married people. 2010 had 17 marriages to be exact for me to go to. I'm so happy for all my friends and family that have found their eternal best friend! Do I feel pressured? Maybe a little.... But it's still going to be awhile at this point. I've fallen in and out of love and I'm back to the single life. I'm happy right now, and we'll see what the future holds.

I've also realized that I was out on the road alot in the past year.

But that's okay because anyone who knows me, knows that I love a good road trip. There's just something about that open road that calms me.

I LOVE the fact that the past year I never had a party that I went to that I didn't like. No matter how random they were. To name a few, Epic Bonfire Shindig, French Night, Nachooooo Night, Puddin Dance/Fight, Christmas in July, Mustache Extravaganza!, and so on and so forth.

I've also learned how to cook!! A skill I've been lacking for awhile as I've lived off of ramen and eating out.

^Those are cookies I promise. They were delicious!^

But speaking of food, I also started thinking of all the interesting cuisine I had 2010. From our favorite Thai Place, I enjoyed a great Duck Meal. One time head and all. Then a weird soup that had cow intestine and corn nuts in it and then some cow hide... that was gross! From our favorite Islamic Chinese place: green onion pancake, octopus, and fried tofu. My friend also hosted many, what are called, Hot Pots. I've eaten Fish Balls, Squid, and many other fishy things with chinese names I can't pronounce... I'll try eating anything.

Camping, hiking, climbing, fishing, and more camping.

I loved getting back to Utah and playing in the wilderness. Oh man, was I in heaven! I absolutely love the great outdoors.

Running out from our Polar Bear Swim at Mirror Lake.

Roasting cornish game hens on the fire.

And then I moved back to good ol' Logan, Utah. This past semester was a blast!

I lucked out again with great roommates for not knowing any of them but one. Great times out at V2 with Dawn, Rachel, Whitney, and Claire. Can't wait to see what the next semester holds! I also think I know for sure what major I'm going into. I'm thinking about Physical Therapy or a Physical Trainer kind of career so Exercise Science it is!

2011, bring it.