Well 2010...

It's been a very...long and eventful year thinking back, but it's definitely one that I'll remember [[: Who would ever think SO much could happen in one year? Who knows, it really has been crazy though. So, I just thought I'd take a little bit a reflect back on this past year and just take some time to think about everything that has happened...

January- Besides the start of this year, I guess January could be one of least uneventful months out of the whole year. I don't really remember too many major things happening that month. Mostly just stuff with friends, the last semester high school was...very interesting, to say the least, in regards to my friends. Oh wait, there was one thing. There was this deal with Lehi (Yes, I know, cryptic, but...the people involved will know)
February- Let's see..Hmmm, our Region tournament for Debate (that Payson hosted) was that month. I got thrown into LD (Lincoln-Douglas), which I had never done before, and ended up doing really well (if you'd consider 1st place good). So I wish I would've started that before Region haha, but that's okay. February was a very..dramatic month, as well. Lots and lotsa of ups and downs that month. It was also when I took my first overnight visit down to SUU for the leadership weekend [[:
March- March was pretty big...There was my State Debate tournament at West Lake High School which was exhausting, but at the same time it was fun. Only the debates lasted for a couple days, all of the IE's were one day. I was the only person from Payson who went to State to actually do a debate, so I made some good friends with some kids from Salem that trip. Anywho, after that was finished I ended up taking 5th at State (I lost in my final round to a kid that I beat in Region, so it's okay). Then a week later I went up to Layton for the HOSA State Competition, which is ALWAYS fun. It was fun getting to be on HOSA Council last year. I did two events, Biomedical Debate and Extemp Speaking. We took..8th in the debate and I took 2nd in Extemp Speaking which means...*Drum roll* I qualified to go to Nationals! In Florida!! That was an adventure!! So those were my highlights from March. Oh...I think this is when I got my acceptance letter from SUU as well
April- Well..I turned 18 that month...I really don't know if too many things happened that month, either. Other than me getting really anxious to finish high school!! I do remember that much. Oh! AP Tour was that month over Spring Break. Hey Monday, The Cab, Every Avenue, The Summer Set, and Nevershoutnever. Funn.
May- Oh my. This month probably ranks among the top most eventful months of 2010. And I could probably sum the whole month up in one word, graduation. Most everything that month revolved around that. Me finishing all my school work, getting everything in line with school, and finally graduating. That one moment that I had waited for, for SO long, that moment had finally came and it seemed to pass much faster than I had anticipated. But it was all fun. Early in May I went to a Motocross race, the next week was Morp, which was just tons of fun! Then about a week and a half later was senior check out. It all happened so fast, that whole month became a blur. Saturday the 22nd was the 3OH!3 and Cobra Starship concert which was TONS of fun. Then came the big week. We got our yearbooks Monday and that was also the day of the Senior Sob, then Tuesday was graduation practice, and Wednesday, May 22, 2010 came. Graduation day. The actual ceremony went by fast than expected, as well. I can remember a couple of the speeches my friends gave, and one in particular from my friend, Belen, and I just remember one the messages was sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. And I just remembered thinking during that, that we have to have confidence in ourselves, that's the only way we'll make it through. Especially with everything that would be coming up for me later in this year. After graduation was the Senior All Nighter!!!!! We had a stomp, a catered dinner from Tucano's, Comedy Sportz, big blow up things, a photo booth, snow cones, and a hypnotist. That was a very fun night, and I'm so glad I got to spend it with friends.
June- June was actually when HOSA Nationals was held...so towards the end of June me, Shelby Judd, Brianne Penrod, Coach Stevens, and Brianne's mom and sister all got on a plane and headed for Orlando!! Oh how I do not miss the humidity of the South. Goodness. But, that was all fun and there's pictures up on Facebook. I don't know how I actually did, but hey, I was in Florida and it's not like I was going back to high school, I just wanted to have fun! Something else that was fun, my friend Dallyn from Alaska and his family all moved to Florida near Orlando and one of the days they picked me up from being a Disney prisoner (as I liked to joke. We were staying at one of the resorts and Disney took us EVERYWHERE, it was crazy) and we went to the airport to pick up Danae who was coming home for R&R then we went to lunch, and that was just fun. Oh! And my Orientation for SUU was that month.
July- I mostly just worked and prepared to move, nothing too exciting.
August- This month ranks among one of the most eventful as well. At the beginning I went to my friend, Christian's show, where I saw DWBK, Get Scared, Vampires Everywhere!, and Modern Day Escape...but later that month is when I'd be moving to Cedar City to go to SUU. I moved down there August 19th and spent the weekend in "Flight School" which..had it's ups and downs haha. It was sometimes fun..but mostly it was just the last part of Orientation. Classes started on the 23rd and I just jumped right into the whole school thing. And I'm loving every minute of it.
September- My brother got the Priesthood this month [[: Uhmm...not too much happened..Just school and meeting new friends. I think the Freshman Board retreat was this month too.
October- Halloween!!! And..yeah haha. That about covers it.
November- Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Break. A much needed break too, if you ask me, as SUU didn't get a fall break this year.
December- Now..I finished my first semester of college..survived finals...and today is New Years Eve!! ( I realize I got short on the last few months...but that's when I started this blog so you can go back and read about the fun things that happened if you feel like you must know, this is mostly just a way for me not to forget everything that happened) and yes, Christmas!

All in all...this has been a great year. Despite it's ups and downs, 2010 has treated me pretty well. The ending of one chapter of my life, and the beginning of a new and great one. I've left many great friends ]: Who I will never forget and met some the most amazing friends down at SUU [[: It's been a good year. And I'm ready to start 2011 and make it an even better one!!!

So It's Been A While...

Yeah, I've slacked off (surprise) but I can explain myself!!! It's just been crazy with Christmas and being back up in Payson and such. Life's been kinda crazy, but hey, it keeps things interesting. There haven't been many exciting things that have happened this break so far..It's just been nice to relax for a while and not be stressed out about classes and stuff. However, they have been a couple of exciting things...
-Last Sunday I just hung out with Jordan and Halie...it was good to catch up with them
-Last Wednesday Hayden, Chantel, Sara, Kenzie, Liz, Russell, Bridger, and I all went up to Temple Square to see the lights and then up to Sara's house in Layton for dinner (which was DELICIOUS, might I add) and that is definitely a highlight from this break. It's been weird not seeing my friends from Cedar nearly everyday, and it was fun hanging out with all of them, and my friend Liz from high school! It was most definitely great times.
-Last Tuesday (yes, I realize I'm out of order) I went sledding and went and played pool with Halie, Nat, Kort, Britt, Dylan, Dustin, Camille, and SaLisa, my old buds from high school, and it was TONS of fun being with them again! They all crack me up.
-Last Thursday I went and had lunch with my friend, Megan, which at first may not sound overly exciting...but ya see, she just got back from Ukraine last week and she's been gone since I few days after I moved to Cedar City and it was great to see her again!!
-Tonight I went to the mall with Cody and Brittney...which is always a party [[:

Other than that I've just been chillin with my fam and working. Good ol' Western Wats, right? Which reminds me...I was at work today and I saw my friend, Alesha. Funny thing is we both used to work there, we both moved to Cedar to go to SUU, and both ended up back there again over Christmas break..that place just draws you back...or provides money for broke college students..something like that =P

All in all, so far I'd say it's been a successful break. I've been able to relax, see old and new friends, work, and Christmas was great!! Now I'm just lookin forward to New Years. I hope everyone's had a safe and awesome break thus far!!! :D

The Weekend Before Finals. Part Two.

Yes, part two.
Because even though I thought the excitement was over for the weekend...I was wrong!
Saturday afternoon was pretty chill, and it was really relaxing, but Saturday night...Oh my.
I went and ate dinner with some of my friends, and then we went up to the Dance Performance thing, which was really good! I'm super happy for my friends that were in it, because they did really really well [:
After that we were trying to find something to do and while we were just sitting in the hall talking my friend, Sara,   decides she wants a Wii. yep. So at like 12:30 in the morning we all went to Wal-Mart and she bought a Wii, it was the most random, yet one of the most fun nights!!! So we came back and set it up in the study room (appropriately, right?) and Hayden, Chantel, Kenzie, Bridger, Russell, Rachel, Miranda, Sara, and I all just took turns playing the different games and it was tons of fun!!!
Then Sunday was just really relaxing...until later at night when we decided to try and perm Hayden's hair again. It actually worked this time!! This pictures are on Facebook. Then Hayden, Sara, and I all went to Roberto's and watched some drama with the cops unfold right outside...and then I realized I knew who one of the people out there was...but that's a whole different story haha.
Anyway, all in all, it was a fantastic weekend, a great way to end the semester, and the perfect pre-finals stress relief. Now I just have to survive this week!! Only three more finals left [:

Weekend Before Finals...

I've officially finished a semester of classes at SUU. Well, mostly. I don't have anymore classes, just my finals. As of next Friday this semester is OVER!!!! It's a pretty great feeling...until I remember I still have tests to take. Which is kind of stressful, but that's okay. Anyway, this weekend has already been great, and last night was a much needed break from my stress!!!! It was so much fun!!! I was just hanging out with my friends (Chantel, Kenzie, Hayden, Mitch, Ashley, and Krisha) and we went to Little Caesars and then to Mitch's house to eat all the food. We just joked around there for a while and then went to the Institute dance which was also lots and lots of fun. It's been while since I've been to a church dance like that, but it was fun. Especially since I have crazy friends that I can just joke around with the whole time. Then we came back to CHS and tried playing a game...but we were too busy talking and listening to music to actually play. So we just did that for...a long while. But while we were at the dance I got a text from Emily telling me to call Parker, so I did. Then I found out that he and Daniel were coming down here [: So I was still just talking with my other friends and they got here around one in the morning. Then we all kinda sat around and talked some more and after a while they wanted to go to sleep. So I came back to my room with Daniel, Parker, Emily, and Sasha (who were up from Dixie) and we all decided we were hungry so we made a Del Taco run at about three....I love Del Taco, the only place in Cedar open past one. Oh, or Roberto's. Anyway, so we did that and after buying 7 tacos, 4 burritos, a chicken taco, nachos, and a taco salad, we went back to my room where we ate it all and talked for a while longer, then I think somewhere around 4:30 this morning we all kinda passed out. But anyway, it was a much needed break and I'm just thankful for my friends for making me laugh and taking surprise trips to Cedar from Payson!!! :D


Now I just need to do some more studying to be ready for next week. I just gotta make it through next week and I'll be fine [:

What Happens Whem Emily Comes Up From Dixie?

So Monday night Emily and her friend Sasha came up to Cedar from Dixie, which resulted in an adventure. Naturally. We all dressed up in crazy crazy outfits (I was a gangster. Yes, I do realize how white I am =P) and went to Del Taco and just hung out for a while. It was a crazy fun night with tons of laughing!!! I'm actually kinda surprised we didn't get kicked out of Del Taco...but the manager guy seemed to have actually liked us...so I guess it's great!!

Other things from this week...
-Monday I was walking to my Philosophy class and after it had snowed really hard the day before, the roads were all icy. Well, there's this one hill that was really icy with a ditch next to it, but the ditch was filled with snow so it was just like a huge snow bank. Well when I was walking to class, I saw that this older lady had slid off the road and was stuck and couldn't get out. Well about the time I got to where she was, there was already people there trying to dig her car out. So I stopped to help them dig her car out of the snow and push her car back onto the road. It was just really cool to see these college students who were just walking to their classes, take time to stop and help someone. It made me love this place even more!!!
-Tuesday my younger sister, Sarah called me just randomly. I answered the phone and she was just like "Hi Ash!!" So I said hi and then she was just kinda quiet, so I asked her if she was calling cause she needed something and she said..."No, I just miss you, and so does Diego" (my dog) so I told her that I missed her too and then she just said "and I love you" so I said.."I love you too Sarah!" then she just said "Kay, well see ya!!!" and hung up after I said bye. It was just about the cutest thing ever and TOTALLY made my whole day. Well...probably more of me week, and maybe month haha. She's just too cute :D
- Today (Wednesday) I went and ate lunch with Bree, Chantel, Hayden, and Sara, which is pretty much always a party. I just love those guys, I was pretty much laughing the whole time. I don't know how I was actually able to eat or drink anything cause I was always laughing so hard. We had the most random conversations and I really love that we can just laugh at ourselves whenever we do something dumb. Oh it's just been a great day so far!!!

Also, two more days of class, one week of finals, then.....CHRISTMAS BREAK!!! Yes, I am very excited. I'm really excited to be able to start a new semester, as well. Next semester should be great! :D