It all happened one sunny afternoon at my nanny's house.
I loved the nanny. We had many parts of the day; reading, playing, disney movie time, then (my favorite) Popsicle time!!! One fateful day, I got my first kiss.
Just like every other friday, I picked out the blue otter pop (because why eat any other flavor?) and went out side to play with the other kids. Some of the boys started making fun of me (who knows why, probably I had an accident {I tend to have those a lot and not even just as a child...}). In order to avoid the mocking, I went and hid under the trampoline.
Durring my crying session, I was joined by the most amazing little boy. He joined me, quieted me from my tears and reassured me that all those boys are jurks and to just let it go, then he leaned in and kissed me!!! (Mind you, I was probably 6 or 7 so my memories could be scewed a bit).
Getting a little closer to my point, that was the moment I realizezd that I COULD love. I now knew what love was. Someone carring about you enough to dry your tears and reassure you that all men are jerks, that is love.
It only took a few days for me to realize: love it may be, but not true love. You see, he ignored me from then on out and denied ever kissing me to all the guys. So, the only logical conclusion a six year old could make was, never feel love and never get hurt.
I came to that conclusion when I was six. 17 years ago I learned that it is better to not love someone than to love them and have them hurt you. I have tried hard to live by that rule my whole life. However, there have been times when I have let my guard fall. This happened because I did not find out at such a young age if it were necessary to apply this rule to both romantic and non romantic friends.
That is something that was learned over and over again all through elementary school, highshchool, on the mission, and afterwards.
Finally getting to my point; don't doubt yourself or the advice your six-year-old self gives you.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
DROP TOMS NOT BOMBS
For most things in life I will search for the deal.
Even if I want something with all my hear I will wait.
I will wait for the day when there are the "lowest prices of the season," or
"by one get one free" no matter how long it takes. Most likely the wait will take me into a
new season where it isn't even "in".
Even if I want something with all my hear I will wait.
I will wait for the day when there are the "lowest prices of the season," or
"by one get one free" no matter how long it takes. Most likely the wait will take me into a
new season where it isn't even "in".
However, I have made an exception.
This company will give one pair of shoes to needy children with each purchase!!!
Plus they are very unique. I am a big fan. I am also a new owner of black corduroy toms!!!
Plus they are very unique. I am a big fan. I am also a new owner of black corduroy toms!!!
"TOMS WILL GIVE 1 PAIR OF SHOES THANKS TO YOU!"
Don't these children look so happy? See that cute one in the pink sweatshirt and beanie? Her shoes are because of me! What a simple way to feel special.
You will now be seeing me (if you see me) sporting my first pair of toms. Don't fret, there will be many more to come, the next on the "to buy" list are the red ones!
ps. . . use the code "ShareTOMS" with your purchase and get $5 off!
Don't these children look so happy? See that cute one in the pink sweatshirt and beanie? Her shoes are because of me! What a simple way to feel special.You will now be seeing me (if you see me) sporting my first pair of toms. Don't fret, there will be many more to come, the next on the "to buy" list are the red ones!
ps. . . use the code "ShareTOMS" with your purchase and get $5 off!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
I snitched, and it may have cost me my soul
I have found a lovely addition to my study time. In order to make writing papers and researching more comical, I have been playing sitcoms in the back ground (currently 30 Rock is what's on the roster) while I am thoroughly enthralled in completing my school tasks. This, however, causes me to frequent a neighborhood video store more often than I would like to admit.
Three days of papers, projects, and test studying, excused three days of video store visits in-a-row. On the first occasion, a lady came out of no where and asked for some change for bus fare so she could get home. I only carry my license when exchanging a movie as to not tempt myself with stopping for a ddp. (Our family chips in and we get a month pass at the video store, so not even a reason for a debit card. I probably just admitted that we watch way too many movies.) So, unfortunately, I had to decline this woman. The second day, this same lady jumped out from around the corner and asked for money for some medication she needed. Due to the same circumstances as stated above, I once again declined (her not even recognizing that this was the second time she'd asked me). The third day, the same woman approached me from behind, scaring the crap out of me, and asked for money to get some food. By this point, I was a little judgemental, I wont lie. I didn't have money on me, but I am sure I wouldn't give her any if I did. She was scamming me.
That's not even the part where I sold my soul. Once I entered the video store I told the worker that there was a solicitor asking for money as we entered. I don't know the exact rules. But, I know when I worked at QT I had to kick my share of beggers off the premises, they weren't allowed. On the occasion where they were creepy (which was most of the occasions since I worked by myself on the over nights), I just called the non emergency police, who then kicked them off for me. But either way, I am pretty sure that it is a no no for someone to be camped out for three days on the side walk in front of a video store asking everyone for money.
I didn't even think, I just walked in and reported her. WHO AM I. I can't believe I did that. It was pretty rotten. I mean maybe she was down on her luck needing a ride, medicine, and food all in the space of three days. Maybe God sent her to me thinking I would be a good Samaritan and share with someone in need. Instead, I just slapped her on the face (metaphorically) and walked away.
So now, I am pretty sure I no longer have a soul and all just for snitching.
Three days of papers, projects, and test studying, excused three days of video store visits in-a-row. On the first occasion, a lady came out of no where and asked for some change for bus fare so she could get home. I only carry my license when exchanging a movie as to not tempt myself with stopping for a ddp. (Our family chips in and we get a month pass at the video store, so not even a reason for a debit card. I probably just admitted that we watch way too many movies.) So, unfortunately, I had to decline this woman. The second day, this same lady jumped out from around the corner and asked for money for some medication she needed. Due to the same circumstances as stated above, I once again declined (her not even recognizing that this was the second time she'd asked me). The third day, the same woman approached me from behind, scaring the crap out of me, and asked for money to get some food. By this point, I was a little judgemental, I wont lie. I didn't have money on me, but I am sure I wouldn't give her any if I did. She was scamming me.
That's not even the part where I sold my soul. Once I entered the video store I told the worker that there was a solicitor asking for money as we entered. I don't know the exact rules. But, I know when I worked at QT I had to kick my share of beggers off the premises, they weren't allowed. On the occasion where they were creepy (which was most of the occasions since I worked by myself on the over nights), I just called the non emergency police, who then kicked them off for me. But either way, I am pretty sure that it is a no no for someone to be camped out for three days on the side walk in front of a video store asking everyone for money.
I didn't even think, I just walked in and reported her. WHO AM I. I can't believe I did that. It was pretty rotten. I mean maybe she was down on her luck needing a ride, medicine, and food all in the space of three days. Maybe God sent her to me thinking I would be a good Samaritan and share with someone in need. Instead, I just slapped her on the face (metaphorically) and walked away.
So now, I am pretty sure I no longer have a soul and all just for snitching.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
4 weeks...
That is all the time I have to finish everything that has to be done this semester. How can I even do that? While looking at my trusty calender today, I realized that I am SCREWED!!!
Monday April 13th
Thursday April 17th
If you find me dead with a ddp in one hand and the other one attached to my laptop, I wouldn't be surprised.
Monday April 13th
- One SWOT annalysis due
- One review of the Phoenix civic center due
- One online quiz due
- One discussion board comment due
- Three discussion board comments due
Thursday April 17th
- One 15 page research paper due
- One 10 page research paper due
- One Special event citique due
- One 5 page paper due
If you find me dead with a ddp in one hand and the other one attached to my laptop, I wouldn't be surprised.
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