Some much on my mind, I can't sleep

First I would like to designate this section of this blog posts to tattoos. (Well maybe I shouldn't say designate, that is not the right word... I like authorized better.) I dislike tattoos with a passion, not because they are ugly(which they are), not because they cost a butt load of money(because they do), not because I am not allowed to get one(but who in their right mind would want one any way), not because they will look AWESOME in thirty years-sarcasm-(which they won't when you are all saggy), BUT because they defile the most precious thing we have on this earth. The only thing that is really ours to make bad chooses in,(and getting a tattoo is a bad choose) live, and have free agency in and you and go damage it. Something that is already priceless and beautiful ruined. Don't you know that your body is a temple of the Lord that is quite frankly out on lone right now to you. Would you ask to borrow a book for someone you respect and love, then go and tell your kids its a coloring book? NO, why is OK to ask to borrow a body and then get "pretty colors and cool designs" all over it? 
And before you get offended I would have you know that if you are one of my close friends and you have a tattoo, I still love you and don't hate you because you have a tattoo. I just wish you wouldn't have gotten one, it makes me sad more than angry to see you do something like this to your body.
OK! Enough with my ranting....
Tonight while I was on a date, my date stated something "life is good" and it kinda brought this whole wave of emotion, lately I have been putting my self down and secluding myself from situation because of financial reasons and the silliest, stupid things make me upset . But "life is good" I have a home, family, good friends and the gospel. Life can't get much better than this. Why am I complaining, I have so many things to be thankful for(BTW HAPPY THANKSGIVING) and even if the world was coming to and end, i still have plenty of things to be thankful for. Some times we lose sight of things that actually matter, and one thing that I learned last Sunday is ingratitude is one of the best sins that LDS people today make. I guess it's because we have so much all of the time, we never even think of a life without it. And because it's that time of year one of my favorite songs pops into me mind "Because I have been given much I too must give, Because of thy great bounty each day I live, I shall divide my gifts from thee with every brother that  I see, who has the need of help from me?...  My goal for this week is to give to those in need.
I read something tonight that inspired me and I would like to close with it
“If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart, I’ll always be with you.”

-Winnie the Pooh

Today...

Today I listened to some Raffi songs that we use to listen to on the way to Grandma's house. And it made me cry, I miss having innocence, I miss Grandma, I miss being care free, I miss Utah, I miss rolling down hills, I miss playing in the rain, I miss bum hills, I miss Rick(and he hasn't even left yet), I miss Primary, I miss Gymboree, I miss raisins, I miss the time when I didn't have to pay attention in sacrament (just kidding), I miss flying kites, I miss building forts out of chairs and sheets, I miss The Friend, I miss animal crackers, I miss kiddie pools , I miss Pokemon, I miss being able to get into place for free, I miss getting an award for using the potty, I miss free food, I miss the kids menu, I miss not having responsibility, I miss when school use to be easy, I miss happy meals, I miss Legos, I miss Barbies, I miss fudge sickles, I miss lemon drops, I miss parades, and the list can go on forever.

But I am also grateful the blessing to grow and learn. Because honestly it would stink to not learn from your mistakes, and to never be able to go on rollercoasters because your too short, or never go on a date, or never drive.

Peanut Butter goes wiht ANYTHING!!

I have come to the conclusion that peanut butter goes well with pretty much anything, take for example:

• PBJ
• Ants on a log
• Peanut butter noodles
• Oreos
• Marshmallows 
• Toast
• Peanut butter oatmeal 
• Peanut butter cookies
• Peanut butter Cheesecake
• Pancakes

• Peanut butter maple syrup
• Peanut butter cake 
• Peanut butter fingers 
• Shortbread
• Peanut butter Chocolate sauce 
• Pudding cake
• Banana sandwiches 
• Steak sauce
• Smoothies 
• Hot chocolate
• Chips
• Ice Cream 
• Cold pizza 
• Strawberries
• Chicken nuggets
• Carrots
• Apples
• Gram crackers

As you can see, my point is made! I love peanut butter! Now for!!! The cuttest movie ever! YOU HAVE TO WATCH

What do you wnat to be when you grow up?

Yesterday  I was spent time with the coolest girl ever, Talana, (check out her blog here!) and I asked her what she wanted to be when she grows up.  And you know what she said? A mother! And you know what I  think a lot.... maybe too much sometimes. This got me thinking,  a mother, oh how I can't wait for motherhood *yes I am waiting, no pregnant teenager here*. It is a whole new world that I am itching to explore. I know it will be exhausting and hard, but  I look forward to the challenge. Mothers have an awesome 6th since that no one else has, the ability to listen, and hear, and love, and care, and learn, and teach, and the list goes on and on.
Another thing that Talana said to me was, "you will be a good  mom". Not only did this come to me as a big complement I was kinda surprised. Because I have heard this once before from my aunt Jill. But the first time you here something it doesn't always set in. "You will be a great mom", this is  a great complement since that is what I want to be when i grow up!

Things like occupations always worry me. First of all, everyone I know always has at least 1,2 or 3 things they have in mind to do when they grow up. I NEVER  have any idea what i want to do. Until just recently, I either want to be a psychologist, school guidance counselor, or  occupational therapists. I want to help others and love listening to peoples problems. I want to help those I love, and that is everyone!
I can either work with crazies, or crazy-crazies. I talked to Sister Skipper last Wednesday about psychology because that is what she is studying right now. And my eyes are open, it sounds like a job for me. But who knows!

One quote that I live by is "I may or may not be indecisive I have not decided yet". All I know for sure is that I want to be a mom. But who knows about the other stuff....... But for know this is who I am, and who i am going to be.  

Thank you Jill,Thank you Talana!

"Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, hey!"

Definitions of EFY:
Especially For Youth (often abbreviated as EFY) is a week long youth-oriented seminar focused on fellowship and teaching the principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EFY
AKA thhe best week for your life. 

This year WOULD be my 3 year at EFY but sadly i am not going....  This year would be the year I get to be in a company with mature boys(and girls). But instead of wallowing in self pity I will just reminisce and think of how much fun I had in years before, beside thinking of how much fun I am going to miss. 

This years theme is drum roll please: Courage to Stand Strong. 
Every year they have a theme and every thing you do through out the week is based on that theme. There are dances, games, FHE, devotionals, service projects, classes, workshops, talent show and best of all testimony meeting!!One of my favorite pass times at EFY is staring at really hot Mormon boys.... JUST KIDDING! No really one of my favorite pass times is playing games down in the lodge! Ninja, Kuncha, Big buddy and SOOO much more. MY favorite quote is "If you can't have fun with out drinking a beer, you obviously have never hung out with the Mormons" and boy do we know how to have F. U. N. !!!!!!!!

Just a couple weeks ago I was on Facebook and i posted on my status how said I was that I was not going and then something AMAZING happened. My aunt messaged me and said we would gladly pay for both you and Hannah to go to EFY, did i mention how amazing this was. Sadly it didn't work out this year, but I am ok with it and I know I am going next year. I have grown to have an marvelous testimony of family and why we were put on this earth with them. To learn and to grow and to HELP and most of all to love! Families are so awesome!  


In conclusion EFY is THE BOMB DIG-ITY!!!

CITY OF OWLS:)

:) That is righty! I love Owl City! :)

I went to his  concert in February! It was amazing, and I really enjoyed it! I went with Val and Zack.... Probably the best people to go to a concert with because Val gets you front row seats no matter how late you are going to be(lol) and Zack just knows how to party!(you can see Zacks blog HERE). Well as you can see at the bottom of my blog page I have posted a play-list. This specific play-list is dedicated to summer!! The first song just happens to be by Owl City!!! Its called Sunburn, check it out!
My favorite song by Owl City.... Well I would have to say is a neck- to neck tie between Dental Care and The Bird and the Worm. Dental Care is just fun  and silly, just like me... that is probably why I like it. And the Bird and the Worm pretty much sum up my life(or at least an imaginary one that I wish I had). Not that I am unhappy with my life at all in fact life can't get much better than this! But if I where to dream up some magical land to live in, in my dreams it would be the one in The Bird and the Worm.
A little bit of information about Owl City. Owl City is Adam Young i mean he is entirely Owl City, there are like band members for live concerts but its just him.He is a clever little man and is not afraid to be himself. When I saw him in concert he danced crazily! Probably another reason why I like him so much! Because I am "little shawty’s fire burning on the dance floor"! lol
WHHOOOT WHHOOT for now:)

Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah BATMAN!!!

Batman is my hero, haha. I mean just look at him. Everyone says oh spider man is so legit. My opinion is that spider man is a girl!  I mean ya he can spin webs, but so can a black widow! He can fly, not really he just swings in the new york city with his spider web. All i am saying is that if Spider man and Batman where to get into a fight we all know how would win. Batman has scientific knowledge, detective skills, athletic prowess and the looks:) Besides spider man doesn't even have a trusty side-kick. Just look at him(see picture above) you can't tell me that he doesn't look fulgurant! Now proceed to look at the picture below, who would win in a battle to the death. I think my point is obvious:) 

¡Gol! ¡Gol! ¡Gol! ¡Gol! ¡Gol!

That is right folks! SOCCER
I love soccer!
There is a lot to know about soccer so i will lay it down for you in 5 simple rules.

1.  First and foremost "HANDS OFF", no picking up no moving no nothing. Only time you can pick up a ball is if your the goalie or for throw-ins but we will get to that later!
2. Each team is trying to get the ball into the opposing teams goal.
3. Each team has a goalie that protects their goal. (only person that can use hands.)
4. If you kick the ball out of bounds then the other team gets to throw it in.
5. And the most important rule.... Have fun

Now I haven't played in a long time. (You kinda loss track of time when your in high school). But when I do play I play center forward. It was my favorite pass time. A couple weekends ago when we had our ward beach trip I played and it was so much fun. I forgot how much I loved it! I also realized how rusty I am. I was playing with a bunch of middle aged men and boy they were creaming me! I felt like I am 16 years old i should be able to out run, out play, and beat these old men (no offense). But sadly (and I am kinda ashamed to say) I lost!
Since I am fully raped up in band during the fall I have decided to join the spring league next year or at least get a game together with all those old men every so often. :)

WABB!

WABB- Women Against Basement Boys
What is a basement boy you may ask?
WELL before I tell you anything you first have to know the story.....(scene wave fade). Our family was on our way home from one of your BIG family dinners, when some brought up what my aunt said at the table(and I quote) "Cade (my youngest cousin) is so good at video games and he is only 3 years old:)". As we pondered the thought of Cade glued to the computer/TV constantly until reluctantly being pulled away. Hannah said i hope he does become one of those basement boys that are 30 and live in the basement of there parents house, and all they do is play video games. Everyone laughed but we soon realize that it was nothing to laugh at this is a SERIOUS issue. I told my best friend Kali of the dilemma and we got right to work in forming WABB. Here is a little informational video:) http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/video/video.php?v=1313609248809
This fast spreading epidemic is taking over the lives of many and saidly it has grown to affect woman as well. How are we suppose to do any good in the world if all we are doing is sitting around and playing video games. The worst thing about this epidemic is that it is highly addictive and very dangerous. It can take over someones live. And cause people to have to go through with-drawl. I can also blur a persons capability to know right from wrong. 
Nevertheless, we sad to say that we just can't control the fast growing population of basement boys....
How to be a polite basement boy...
This poor boy..... Very sad video!
He just a boy!

Aixelsyd

ALL RIGHT THE BLOG YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR>>>>>> Dyslexia
That is right I have a disability.... but disabilities are not always that noticeable like Down-Syndrome or Aspersers. I have been blessed to have have a lot of *special spirits* in my life and they have opened my eyes. To over come and and out smart my disability. These certain people have never given up and don't let there disability hold them back... And i some times do:(
One quote that i have learned to live by is from Gold medalist and Olympic Figure skater, Scott Hamilton, when he was two years old he contracted a mysterious illness that caused him to stop growing and he would have just 6 months to live. Of course my disability is now were to life threatening... "The only disability in life is a bad attitude."
I was tested when i was about 8 years old, the school system calls it "a 504 plan" but it all means the same thing. Basically if I don't write down every number in a math problem the numbers "fall off the the table" and if I don't spend a lot of time reading i will never finish a book.... which reminds me I probably should get started on my summer reading.... Because I got tested i get extra time on tests like FCAT and test inside the class room. Not all of my teacher are aware of my dyslexia, because I don't need extra time too finish an art project or simple things like unto it.
When I first sat down to right this blog it was because I was REALLY upset about what happened in one of my classes on exam day. Although I don't take advantage of my disability all the time. I still take longer the the average student to finish, meaning I finish in the allotted time but i am ALWAYS the last one to turn my papers in. I was sitting in French taking our finally exam and like I told you i was the last one to finish. Everyone had turned in there exam expect for me. Have you ever been trying to concentrate and all you could focus on was an annoying noise in the background well. "The trouble makers" of the class thought i would be a good idea to talk really loud even though I was still working. My teacher told them to be quite numerous times but you know how trouble makers are... Through the mist of them talking and making a raucous every so often the flipped me the birdy and became ruder and ruder. By the last 10 problems one of the 2 "trouble makers" leaned over to the other "trouble maker" and said "lets stare at her (meaning me) until she finishes. Now if any of the other things they were doing didn't distract me before this sure did! I finally finished the exam with 30 minutes to spare. But when stood up to turn it in I could let the moment of opportunity pass me by, I said as boldly (and sarcastically) as i could "thanks so much for helping me with my dyslexia, that is just great" and then sat down... I know this was probably not the most Christ like thing to say and I am sorry. But at the time i was really mad.

Dyslexia is a trial and hardship but, it is also a blessing. It teaches me patience, understanding, and humility. Most of the time I am ungrateful, but from now on i will try to be more grateful for what I have rather than what i don't have. I have learned that most of our infirmities are given to us to teach us something in this life. I am sure there is a lot more for me to learn, because I am defiantly not perfect. Which reminds me...."Nobody's Perfect". Hahahahahaha

Divine Comedy

Divine Comedy is a comedy troupe that is held at BYU. They do live shows and also YouTube videos. They are so awesome and i want to try-out when/if I get to BYU!!! The live performances are CRAZY (at least as crazy as Mormons can get) there is glow sticks, candy, music and so much fun! And at the end of the show Gallagher smashes fun and veggies with a hammer.  BYORG (Bring your own rain gear). Show run to be about and hour and 30 minutes. I can’t wait for college!!!! Check out my recent favorite THIS IS MY JAM!!

"Who is Alex Trebek?"

Yes it is true! I think Alex Trebek is really fine! Its kinda embarrassing, because i am being completely honest. Lots of people make fun of me for it. (Don't hate appreciate!) But he got a lot of things going for him. Lol. I have been thinking a lot about it and i think that if he ever does ask me out on a date(which i know will never happen because he is married and i havn't even met him.) i will say no. Just because that would be really weird because he is a lot older than i am. But I can still enjoy or dates at 7:30 every week-day night. 

Rain don't go away! Stay all day!

I love rain. Everything for lite sun showers to hurricanes. Rain is peaceful and soothing. I have found that when nothing seems to be going right, all you need is a good thunderstorm. Its almost like god is crying and screaming and mad at the world, just like you. The only thing I don't like about the rain is the fact that in EVERY movie when some one dies there is rain. It never really ever happens like that. I mean its cute to think that it just happens to rain on a really sad day but what about places like Utah that never rain.... I mean least be logical it doesn't rain every single time there is a funeral/some one dies.
You might ask why do you love rain so much? Well......

• Its so calming, its a proven fact that i sleep better during, rainy season. 
• Its wet, I love the funny feeling of drops running down my body
• If your in the car you can see who wins the race between rain drops. 
• It street lights are just right you can see the every single rain drop falling down. 
• Its probably the next best thing after snow
• It supports all living creatures
• Thunder storms are radical!
• When it rains you can go out side and splash around in the puddles like a little kid

Next time you think "Oh no its raining now my day is ruined" think about me... and think on the bright side(HAHA).

Boba!

What is Boba you may ask... Well just the best drink ever!
No really Boba is a  it's sweetly flavored milk-shake invented in Taiwan. Drink recipes may vary, but most bubble teas contain a tea base mixed with fruit (or fruit syrup) and/or milk.(of course i get the decaff) It has small balls of tapioca at the bottom (this is boba). The tapioca balls have no taste, but very fun to just be drinking then all of the sudden pop you have a chewy little ball in your mouth:) The straws are humongous but ever necessary. How else you would get the boba in your mouth.
The first time I was introduced to boba was by my youth leaders. Went went to this cool little shop by the University mall for mutual one night. I was skeptical at first but once I tried it i was in love! The shop was so cool too. They had like a board game place in the back then a study hall(with fee wifi), a stage with seat in front, a couple of tables and chairs and even a video game area.
My favorite thing about boba is that i get to share it with the rest of the world who doesn't even know it exists.
(p.s. Kali we still need to go on a date there together:) and now we both can)

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

Ok the quote above is one of my favorite quotes. If you have not notice by now that I love music then you REALLY are not looking! Music = life. 
I play clarinet in my high school band, I love it so much. Music is the only thing that can express all my feelings, at the same time. When I am upset I can just play music and everything seems to melt away.  And the best thing about it is that music connects so many people, that in regular circumstance would not even know each other existed. 

I get the question offend “Carolyn why are you dancing without any music on?” But my answer is always the same. I am not music is all around us. Everything has a pitch whether frequent or not. "There is not noise, only sound." So there for music is life. Without music there would be no sounds at all. Without music life would be silent, that would so boring. Aren't you happy music exists.
And let’s not forget the beats! I love it when Rick goes into the garage and just lays it down. When rick was in the 8 ^th grade he made up his mind that he wanted a drum set. So he did, right now it sits in our garage and brings joy to your life. With out percussion instruments life would have no rhyme (figuratively and literally). It would be like the Beatles without Ringo.  Or Nirvana without Kurt Cobain..... now that is not right. 

But that is not all Rick plays he can pick up ANY instrument and play it. But regularly he plays French horn/melephone and piano. But has played my clarinet, the trumpet, violin, and harmonica. Not only does Rick have talent but so does my dad, my grandpa, my sister... I guess it runs in the family:) Just a couple months ago i went to my grandparents house and my Big Daddy sat down at the piano and PLAYED. He played with passion, with sadness with joy, and most of all with love. The notes just resonated threw the room. It was probably forever be my favorite memory of my Big Daddy. 


Now.... drum roll please....... da-dit-dit-da facts about music.

• The lowest note in the universe is coming from a black hole in the Perseus Cluster, about two hundred fifty million light years away.
• When("IF") a person sings in tune you will be able to hear the overtones.
• The earliest and largest collection of prehistoric musical instruments was found in China
• To win a gold disc, an album needs to sell 100,000 copies in Britain, and 500,000 in the United 
• States. 
• Klezmer music is derived from two Hebrew words, clay and zimmer, meaning “vessel of music.” 
• The first pop video was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, released in 1975. 
• A piano covers the full spectrum of all orchestra instruments, from below the lowest note of the double bassoon to above the top note of the piccolo. 
• The harmonica is the world’s best-selling music instrument.

Best Friends For LIFE!!!!!

My friends are amazing they keep me on the right track they make me laugh when I am sad, they make me realize how stupid I am; they know exactly what to say and when to say it. But most of all they love me for who I am! 

You can probably tell already that I am a pretty interesting character. I don’t like following the crowd and I am pretty determined not to be like everyone else I mean heck! Just look at my religion.

Well basically my friends keep me from falling apart. I am like a broken toy and all of my friends are the glue and tape holding me together to make me enjoyable. Funny thing is I would be nothing like I am with out them. (Sadly this could be a bad thing or good)
First there is the “trio”

Me, Kali and Kim!

Kali: “She lights up my life, she gives me hope to carry on.” I have known Kali since the 2^nd grade, nothing really has changed much….I still talk a lot more then I need to and she still listens (or at least pretends to).  She never says anything bad about anyone. She has such a strong testimony and sometimes I can just feel it radiating off of her and its contagious. She completes my sentences and

Kim: This lady is my mother, she makes sure I wash my hand before we eat dinner, she never forgets my birthday (it’s like she was there lol), she knocks the sense into me when I get into relationships with sketchy kids, just takes care of me. When she grows up her kids will be so lucky to have her as a mom. She doesn’t take crap from anyone and INSISTS politeness. She may be an adult now but she still has a lot of kid in her, like her dino hat and hair bows.

JOE!!!!

I meet Joe this year and we just clicked he is so funny and always knows how to make me laugh! He supports me in everything even when he doesn’t agree with it. I know I can tell him anything and he will keep it to himself! A lot of people think is funny that my BFFL is a guy but I wouldn’t have it any other way! I mean who can get better that him…..

Jen:

Jen is straight forward and never leaves anything unsaid. She makes me laugh mostly because of her ridiculousness. She greets me with a smile everyday which always makes my day that much bearable. She is also my jammer! (No not like a Kool-Aid Jammer) we rock out together mostly because I love to see her dance and she has very good taste in music!

Zack:
 Probably the best person to go to a concert with besides Val who can get me front row seat no matter what! This child Zack is hilarious and never ceases to make life well alive! This boy could make Eeyore laugh. He knows how to jam, get his groove on, rock out... what ever you want to call it. And just basically knows how to have a good time in any situation. 

Val:

This girl is the most ligit person I have ever met! She is ready for anything the world throws at her and she makes the best of it. She is really humbly and ready to include anyone and everyone (I guess because she knows what it feels like to be left out). I wish I could be more like her!

And let’s not forget the long distance ones either!

Megan:
The greatest Jewish girl ever. Basiclly my freshman year we met at band camp and we where both on the noob team. We have been friends ever since. She is one of the few people I can talk about religion with and not get completely frustrated. She is so considerate, and knows how to handle bad situations. Tells the best stories, or knows how to mimic the best stories! :)

Steven:
He may be a tool, or a fart face but..... I still love him. He is determined to bet the odds, in every thing, whether it be to get a job, or get leadership, but what ever it may be, he is tenacious.  Makes a difference in each person he meets life. He has changed his life around ever since he found God. He does care what people say, just goes on with his life and forgets the people that are inconsequential.  
Talana:

 She is my role model, when I grow up I want to be just like her. Just past weekend we went to the mall and every store we went in she greeted everyone with a smile and said hello, how are you? She is the best! She makes goals and sticks to them. She makes friends and sticks to them and most of she is her self and never changes for anything: )



Kait: 

Also know as Ivysoaur! This girl is ligit! She is wise beyond her years. She understand and doesn't judge. She knows how to have a good time and how to PARTY!!! Shes got great taste in music and I am really sad that she is going to college. I feel like i have not had any time with her this year. She will always have a special place in my heart! 


Missy: 
She is so conscious of others, especially those she loves. She is a little spunk ball that is ready to put up a fight for the things she believes in. She knows exactly what to say and when to say it. When she gets excited about something she will be sure to let you know! her excitement is infectious!

Ashley:
This girl is like a member of my family. She goes on family road trips with us mostly to the beach house and when we are there she makes sure we are not being bums. She is an adult BUT this biggest kid ever! We trade silly band together and watch cartoons together. She makes me laugh and we quote the best movies of all time, when we are together. 

Shelby:

I meet this girl my first year at EFY, we were not room mates up we just clicked and have been friends ever since.She say s the most ridiculous things ever that never fail to make me laugh. She is spontaneous and love to meet new people. She loves the gospel and never ceases to make things interesting. She “crakes me up like a leg”! and always gives the best advice!

JAMEAN: What can I say, I mean the name Jamean is just awesome. This girl was my favorite bus buddy, and always will be. Her and I always made comments about people during band class.... Possibly the only person how got all of my joke... but this doesn't mean she laughed at all of them. I am really going to miss her because basically she is the only reason why i have dodged so many trails. Love you miss you Jasmine! 

Happy

“Lets start at the very beginning it’s a very good place to start”.
Here let me introduce you!

There is mom: the best mom in the world! “She wakes me up every morning don’t need no starbucks!”She knows exactly what I need and even though some times I don’t listen to her. She gives the best advice! I love this song; it pretty much sums up what I feel about my mom. 

And Dad: He is the hardest working person I have met in my life. If the world would to just stop and it turns out that there is no more work to be done in the whole work, he would probably die, or go dig a hole in our back yard, trust me he will find some way to do work. He is also the nicest person ever; he loves everyone no matter what.
Ah Rick: he is the best big brother ever! I lights up the home and I SERIOUSLY am going to miss him an uber much when he goes to college! Is so giving and he gives the best presents ever. He knows exactly what to say and when to say it.

Hannah: she is the spunkiest of the family. She has a great since of style. She is an example to all and I can already see her growing up to be a really go mom and wife. She understands so much as is well above her years.

And last but not least Benny: He is the hairiest of us all that is for sure. But we still love him. He walks around with a smile on his face all the time. She has so much energy sometimes it’s hard to catch up to him. He is really good at keeping secrets, you can tell him almost anything, and yes it does make you feel better. 

"I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!"

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints AKA LDS, or The Mormons. As a latter day saint, I believe in God the eternal father and in His Son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost.  I know that Jesus died and suffered for my sins and pains and not only for me but for everyone, and I am eternally grateful. I love The Lord; he is my constant guide through hard and good times. I will defend my religion and all my church leaders with my life. I love the gospel so much, and it truly makes me happy. Some people think that because I have so many rules I have no freedom but this is not true. I am actually freer because I have more options. My father is the bishop (pastor) of my ward (congregation). All of the leaders in my church do not get paid it is a service. All of the church tithes go to utilities/ building more temples and buildings. Along with the regular Sunday and Wednesday night meetings I also attend a early morning seminary (Bible study) this year we have been studying The Book of Mormon. And no it is not an addition to the Bible it’s another testament of Christ. As a Mormon we believe that the Lord will never leave any of his children without knowledge of him. This is why the book of moron was written. It’s just the record of the people in the Americas about the same time as The New Testament was written in Jerusalem area. OH and no I do not have more than one mom. In the past Mormons used polygamy to increase there numbers because so many of them were being murder and so quickly too. We need to be able to keep the gospel going. Not every man participated and not every woman either. We no longer take part in this practice and never will. It’s a thing of the past, I don’t know about you but some times the past is not the best thing about a person it’s who they are now.

I want you to understand though those in no way do I mean to offend in any way. And by no means am I trying to force my religion upon you. I just want to clarify a couple of misunderstandings. I respect all religions I just ask that you do the same. 

"There's a first time with me everyday"

Ok.... here goes... the first time....

Yes my first blog, well to be honest I am kinda shocked too. I mean I don't usually do things like this. But hey I love variety.

Well I am Carolyn, I am a pretty crazy girl that loves pretty crazy things, hang around and you might be surprised. I am not like your average teenager, but then again i am.
The next few blogs that i post will inform you of well me....
I plan to write about:

• Family 
• Friends 
• Interests
• Music
• Religion
• What i do in my free time
• Oh and so much more!