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.

Labor Day Weekend

The end of the longest weekend ever has arrived, and with vigilance.

What a long yet glorifying weekend.

I always enjoy spending time in seaside on the beach with the opportunity to visit the ocean at the top of a hat. I love walking on the beach without a care in the world with the best boyfriend ever.

And a trip to Portland to see Hanson doesn't hurt either! With the almighty Heather Hodges! MMMBOP.

All I have to say is Thank goodness with Lonnie and Arnie for letting me stay! I was tuckered out.

Seaside & Baby!

One person cannot have all this fun in one weekend without being alarmed! Leaving early from work on Thursday to putter around Astoria with the aunt and uncle was wonderful. I had amazing apple crisp which truly left me wanting more-like I need it... There were two moments while shopping I found note worthy including; a) me staring at this greased man in the book store, judging him because he didn't look like a reader. Soon after feeling like a bad person for judging him. Then noticing he was looking in the section with books on fornication. Good Judgment after all. b) Walking into a shoe store being asked where I was from-replying and then having the lady say "I know where that is, my mother was murdered there."

I Wish

I wish...

• life was less expensive.
• I could save a bunch of money by switching to marriage (on account it may improve my ability to receive financial assistance)
• my boyfriend didn't feel the need to move 3 hours away to 'find himself'
  
• I could get everything I wanted
• Money grew on trees
• Tide to go pens were everywhere (I seem to use mine quite frequently when one hand)
• college wasn't so expensive
• colin was rich to buy me everything I even thought I might want
• baby Taya was in my hot little hand
• Amanda would lose the attitude and be appreciative and get A JOB.
• I was done with college
• I could go explore Australia or Europe!
• I had perfect vision
• Nick Carter was in my bedroom, right now.
• the world was sustainable
• gas was free
• my cell phone wasn't a piece of poo
• I had a date to Harry Potter 7 part 2
• I was in Disneyland

boy do I wish a lot of things haha..I seem like a negative Nancy.