"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!