Yes...I know I'm lame...

I am alive! The trip was FANTASTIC! I am sorry about the lack of posts (I know I'm totally lame)...I thought for sure my hotel would have FREE Internet connection...but apparently their still kickin it in the STONE AGE!! Anyways, it's definitely been crazy since I've been home, trying to slip back into my old routine and all. Which by the way, isn't welcoming me with open arms... I will get back on track on the challenge as soon as I have some time on my hands, and I will also get those pictures up A.S.A.P. (Which, by the way, means 'AS SOON AS POSSIBLE' ...NOT 'AS SPEEDILY AS POSSIBLE' which I feel is a common misperception. Sorry, it just really bugs me when someone says A.S.A.P. and everyone drops EVERYTHING). :D

Just a Little Giddy

I am so excited to go to Disneyland. You. Have. No. Idea. You might be thinking, "calm down...It's Disneyland, it's fun, but not THAT big of a deal." Don't worry, I know that some of you are. Well, the thing is, my family and I don't really get around much. :D So, this IS a BIG deal for me. The last time I was at Disneyland with my family...was 10 years ago... Now yes, I did go last year with my Choir, don't get me wrong that was FANTASTIC, but like I said, we don't really go on Vacations (ehem...sorry about that, let me correct myself...BIG vacations) very often.

As the time nears, I am getting super super stoked. I have butterflies right now just thinking about it. It is going to be great! I cannot wait to go and have fun with my two FAVORITE girls on the planet!! :D LET THE FUN BEGIN...I have to pack first...kinda not looking forward to that part.

Live for the Moment

Day 9: Something I'm proud of in the past few days...

Well, yesterday I went to the mall and bought a REALLY cute pink purse and matching wallet...does that count? I'm very proud that I own it...ha, and that I was able to buy it with my own money! :D Um, let's see...a couple of days ago I totally winged a test and got an "A". That definitely put a smile on my face. I am also very proud of myself for sticking with this blogging challenge...this is really a BIG step for me...just sayin! :D

Day 8: Short term goals for this month and why.

This month...
I am going to get better at cleaning my room. :D I am really getting tired of messiness.
I am going to start exercising everyday. I need to get in shape.
I am going to drink lots more water. I don't even get anywhere near 8 glasses a day.
I am also going to try to be a better, happier person. I really need that in my life.

Day 7: A picture of someone/something that has had the greatest impact on you.

My dad has had the biggest impact on my life. He was the greatest person on earth. He would give you the shirt off his back, the shoes off his feet...one time he even gave away his CAR to this newlywed couple that had broke down on the side of the road. He was the kindest person that I have ever known. He only ever lived for other people. He had a great sense of humor as well.
To my dad, no one was a stranger. If you were ever in the presence of him, you were treated like a great friend. He talked to EVERYONE...sometimes this wasn't always a great thing to a little girl that just wanted to get the HECK out of the Checker Auto store. :D
He knew everything as well. He taught me so much about all kinds of stuff, from fixing things to genuine life lessons. He was always my go-to man. I learned so much about the gospel from him too.  I love my daddy with all my heart. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him in some way. I will never stop loving or missing him.
I only wish that the people that never got the extraordinary blessing of having him in their life, could know what an amazing person he really truly was. I am extremely grateful for all of the many many memories I have of him. I cannot even express the love I have for this man. I know that I will see him again, and that he is up there rooting for me to succeed in my life in every possible way.
I know that I can never tell you in words just how amazing he was, but I hope that this post give you some idea. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DADDY!!!

Day 6: Favorite Superhero and Why.

My favorite superhero is and has always been Batman. I absolutely love him. I know that SOME people don't "qualify" him as a super hero because he technically does not have "super" powers. But to me, he TOTALLY is. I mean...he's Batman...who doesn't love him?

From the cartoon character

to Michael Keaton

 

to Christian Bale (my preferred Batman... :D)

Anyways...you can argue all you want on how Batman is not a superhero...but to me, he is...and no one will change my mind!!! :D

Day 5: A picture of somewhere you've been...

Well, I don't have very many pictures on my computer. And most of our vacation pictures are on prints, so there isn't much luck of me getting any off our other computer...but I did find this picture of me and my friends at Disneyland last year. I know it's not a very good one, but I will redem myself when I get back this time!!!! :D :D

Gratitude ABC's

I am grateful for...

• animals
• blow dryer
• cars
• dinnertime
• electricity
• friends and family
• grocery stores
• house
• ice cream
• jokes
• kind people
• love
• my mom
• nature
• operations
• pillows
• quilts
• reading
• shampoo & conditioner
• toilet paper
• umbrellas
• vacations
• washer & dyer
• x-rays
• you
• zesty foods:)

Day 4: A habit you wish you did not have

I have a ton of habits that I wish I didn't have. Let's see...I'll just name one of those annoying habits. I have the WORST habit of throwing my clothes on my bedroom floor when I'm done with them. I have a hamper right in my room...not to mention the laundry room is the NEXT DOOR down the hall...yeah, I know it's bad. I constantly start over every time I clean my room telling myself that this is it, I have had it and I am going to keep my room CLEAN this time. Well, my dirty clothes give me a nasty stare down every weekend when I go clean my room as a result of my goal failing...AGAIN. And yes, I'm still working on my goal for the new week seeing that I did not have time to clean my room this weekend. I know what you're thinking...G*R*O*S*S...I'll let you know how it goes once I conquer this awful habit. :D

Day 3: A picture of you and your friends

Ok...I know this is a really lame picture, but it's the most recent picture I have of me with some friends (in this case, one...Miss Jenny Curtis and my sister, Lacey Morton) :D

Haha, this was the first day I got my Laptop. :D Good times...

Day 2: The meaning behind my blog name.

According to Me

Well...I have not really thought about the meaning of the name...but this is my blog, so everything is 'According to Me'. I guess it means that I have my own opinions and this is the place that I can go to state those. If people don't agree, it's fine with me, because this site is just 'According to Me'....oh my gosh, I did not mean to rhyme there! hahahahahaha Anyways...this is a really cheesy post, but there you have it...the meaning behind my blog name!! :D

Day 1: A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.

(This picture was taken by my lovely little sister, Lacey. You can check out her photography blog here.)

1. I am a GREAT Aunt. And no, not like I'm 'awesome'...I'm literally a great aunt. haha I have 17 nieces and nephews and I have 8 great nieces and nephews with 1 great nephew on the way!!

2. I LOVE music. Without it I would be nothing. It gets me through everyday.

3. I am a reader. I absolutely love it. I hated to read up until 8th grade, and then I read Twilight, and that changed everything. (BTW: I used to be UBER obsessed with Twilight...but don't worry, I'm over it. Still like it, but so not obsessed.)

4. I try to be a clean freak...but I can sometimes be a slob...just take a look at my room right now. Actually don't cause that'd be weird. :D

5. I love singing. Just ask my family. You can normally always catch me singin a tune!

6. I made my first patch quilt this last fall and absolutely enjoyed every minute of it. I have loved sewing ever since I was a little girl. I once spend a whole week in the summer down on my grandpa and grandma's farm, sewing with my grandma. In the house, of course...not the farm! lol

7. I work at a call center in Pleasant Grove...it's not the FUNNEST job ever, but I love the people that I work with. They make the time fly!

8. I love my daddy with all my heart. I miss and think about him DAILY. The only thing that keeps me going is that I know I will see him again someday and that he is constantly looking after me.

9. I love being with my family more than anything. Family is definitely a big one for me. Whether it's my immediate family or my extended family, I enjoy it all the same!!

10. I cannot wait for the day that I can walk out of my High School for good. I am going to UVU in the fall. I'm still a little undecided on what my career is going to be FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE...but I'm workin on it!

11. I have a little, black Toy Poodle named Bostyn. I love her so much. She is such a happy addition to our family and constantly keeps us laughing.

12. I am totally in LOVE with Disneyland and CANNOT wait to go again for Spring Break with my mom and little sister. It's going to be a BLAST...you can be jealous...it's OK. ;D

13. I love Aerobics and I really need to do it more!

14. I really enjoy watching plays. I have only seen two Broadway shows and neither of them were in New York (someday hopefully...). I've seen 'The Lion King' in Vegas (Which by the way was INCREDIBLE) and I've seen 'Wicked' in Salt Lake (Also WONDERFUL...highly recommend it). So along with this obsession of plays...musicals preferably...comes the obsession with the Broadway soundtracks...come on, you really can't have one without the other. And I'll admit...I'm not really that hardcore as I'm making myself sound. I only have two Broadway soundtracks on my iPod ('Wicked' and 'The Phantom of the Opera') but I do really really enjoy them.

15. I'm not perfect...but I constantly try to work on my imperfections. I'm also not the best at that either, but hey...aren't we all just humans?

30 Day Blogging Challenge

Day 1: A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 2: The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 3: A picture of you and your friends.
Day 4: A habit you wish you did not have.
Day 5: A picture of somewhere you've been.
Day 6: Favorite super hero and why.
Day 7: A picture of someone/something that has had the greatest impact on you.
Day 8: Short term goals for this month and why.
Day 9: Something you're proud of in the past few days.
Day 10: Songs you listen to when you are: happy, sad, bored, hyped, and mad.
Day 11: Another picture of you and your friends.
Day 12: How did you find out about Blogger and why did you made one?
Day 13: A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 14: A picture of you and your family.
Day 15: Put your iPod on shuffle - First 10 songs that play.
Day 16: Another picture of yourself.
Day 17: Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why.
Day 18: Plans/dreams/goals you have.
Day 19: Nicknames you have; why do you have them.
Day 20: Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future.
Day 21: A picture of something that makes you happy.
Day 22: What makes you different from everyone else?
Day 23: Something you crave for a lot.
Day 24: A letter to your parents.
Day 25: What would be found in your bag/purse?
Day 26: What do you think about your friends?
Day 27: Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?
Day 28: A picture of you last year and now. How have you changed since then?
Day 29: In this past month, what have you learned?
Day 30: Your favorite song.