Happy Birthday Damian!

Thank you to Damian Redding for being born, allowing us to take a trip to see the Mariners on Sunday =). It was so much fun.We had hotdogs, garlic fries, lemonaide, and strawberries on a stick. We also walked the field before the game. The Red Sox won 7-4 (big surprise there..ha!) but none the less we had so much fun! Thanks for the invite Redding Clan!

Rotary DLTA 2012

Aw yes, another year of amazing fun!

It was Colin's first time in another country! We shopped, visited grandma, and I took him to all the wonderful dining places in Victoria including; The Garden Cafe in Port Angeles, Pagliacci's Italian Restaurant, Chen Mi's Chinese Restaurant, and The James Bay Tea Room and Restaurant-All my favorite places in Victoria. The only thing we didn't have a change to experience food wise was high tea at the Empress, the Bingow Room at the Empress, and breakfast at Murchie's. We'll have to save that for the next time we go.

A couple weekends ago we ran into a couple from Victoria who own a bed and breakfast called Abby Moore so we will probably be going back soon to visit Victoria.

Colin and I also took a night and explored bars in the city. We went to an Irish bar which made me want to travel and backpack the UK even more. There was live music, kilts, and attractive men and women for our pleasure of eye candy. We also went into a bar that is connected to several other bars. You just go room to room to room of different establishments! That was pretty neat. One of the bars attached has the walls filled with bras and knickers, it was pretty interesting.

The Ferry rides were tolerable and I didn't get to car sick. The rotary meeting like usual gave inspiration to better our club and make it the best it can be. It's amazing what people can do when they put their mind to it. I am happy for the trip and for having Colin be able to enjoy it with us!

Oh and we walked into the book store to look for the Buried life's book while we were there and it was on a back shelf hidden so I felt the need to move it to a front shelf to be seen so people would buy it and help them with their bucket list =). Good deed of the trip.

My Favorite Coffee Place!

I drove by this sign and instantly started giggling so naturally I had to take a picture and share it. It's at a cute drive threw coffee shop on Market Street, in Chehalis WA.

RIP Aaron

My heart goes out to the amazing Shelby Hogarty and everyone associated with Aaron. I can't imagine how terrible it must feel to lose someone they loved so much. I had the opportunity to get to know Aaron and it is just heart breaking to think that he is gone. One doesn't even know what to say to a family when something so terrible happens.

I made sure to make myself available to Shelby, but I know it doesn't really help. I love her so much it is hard to see her going through so much pain.

I am so grateful that she has Jesse in her life to give her comfort and a shoulder to cry on. I mean the man got a matching tattoo in honor of Aaron with Shelby. That is a good man! I will be heartbroken if they do not marry to be honest with you-with a superman wedding (it's a must).

Going through all of this I just wish that Colin was able to be here and just give me a hug and tell me that Shelby is going to be ok and I am a great friend to her and just to be there.

I find it kind of sad that when I even offered to pay for him to visit he felt like he and I quote "Had to go riding on Sunday to think about things". I think my problems trump his but to each his own. Sometimes I guess a person just has to take the backseat to the selfish ideals and feeling of others and pretend its ok when in reality its not.


Shelby and her family have been in my prayers every night and I can't stop thinking about Aaron and feel so much hurt for his family. Let it heal with time I suppose is the only thing we can do and just make sure that your the best you can be for those who you love.

His service was an inspiration to the masses to be the best you can be in the here and now because you never know when your going to leave this earth. I truly believe it is my time to make a difference today, a reminder Aaron's story has given to me.

So cheers to Aaron. "Get Big"

*Photo by: Shelby Hogarty. Aaron Foote, #33 on the field, #1 in our hearts.

Step 1 Check.

Things I have accomplished of my Traveling Abroad Goals:

1. I got the boyfriend to start saving up. This was a bold task, he is not one to plan something so advanced, but none the less I succeeded.

2. Went to the WSU Study Abroad Information Meeting. I taught myself most of what was talked about, but they did give me a helpful check off sheet.

3. Applied to the Cyprus program, sent transcripts, and pay fee. I got in. That means I'm one step closer to studying abroad.

There are still tons of things I have to do like get a passport, visa, check on financial aid, and many other tedious things, but I have a year to do it so I'm not worried just yet =). I'll keep you posted.

Thoughts to Ponder.

Had a wonderful trip visiting my boyfriend. He took good care of me with my cold and all. I'm so happy to have him in my life.

The two of us are thinking of taking a backpacking trip to the UK.

I also am thinking of studying abroad. I want to so bad, but the trip is so expensive. If all else fails I hope to get to explore the countries with the man I love.

I'm dreaming big, but I know it will be worth the traveling.

Reflection on Last Years Resolutions

It is the start of a new year and I had many goals to accomplish. Here is how I did.

• Saving money-I have been saving money each month to put in a life savings. I think this year I will try for a IRA fund but until then I think I'm doing just fine.
  
• Working out- Lost five pounds =)
  
• Wardrobe-Much improved =))) Just bought myself an amazing selection of nicer clothes.
  
• Boom Boom Cards-Four cards down. =) Good start.
• Harry Potter-Just on the last book.
  
• Pick a college-Did it going. Now I'm debating Study Abroad!
  
• Go ice skating-didn't get to this one =(
  
• Road-trip Somewhere-GLEE =)))
  
• Mini Golf-Went with the family. Bumper Boats too! Well worth it.
  
• Go-Carting-Didn't manage it.
  
• Pacific Science Center-Check.
• Surfing-done.
• Skiing- Woah buddy hard stuff.

Overall what a great year.