Back In Black.. well...

You've heard right! I'm back :) My life has been so hectic since my last post, which is the most likely reason for such a delay. We'll just make a little list of what's gone on and changed my life in the past few months.

- Swim twice-a-days 6 days a week like a maniac
- Buy first car :D
- Enjoy short time off of swim
- Get into massive, near-fatal car accident
- Total first car :'(
- First day of senior year (one day later)
- Quit old swim team :(
- Join high school swim team
- Have absolutely crazy/busy season
- Have a really good homecoming :)
- Meet boy
- Boy epically fails me
- Get sweet new car! :D
- Qualify for high school swim state meet for 3 relays
- Rock ass at state meet; make top 16 in two events & break three 20+ year old records
- Christmas/New Year's/18th Birthday
- Get heartbroken.
- Make some new resolutions (a few days late..)
- Resolve past.. forgive everything & everyone :)
- Meet new boy :D
- Get rocked by two midterms, do well on two
... and that's about it for now :)

A few things I've learned from said events:
- Never give up. No matter what.
- Don't name a possession "Emmett". It will die.
- Always trust yourself and your instincts
- Be comfortable in your own skin.
WE'RE ALL BEAUTIFUL <3
- Do what you can to be happy, no matter how rediculous/childish.
JUST HAVE FUN :)
- Love your friends and family. In the end they'll always be there and will love you for who you are.
- Take a chance on someone unlikely. They'll suprise you.
- Forgive. "To err is human"
People change. Sometimes for the better :)
And you'll feel so much better.
- Live your Life. Enjoy your time here. It can be taken from you in a split second.

maybe I'll post some new pictures/new things :)

ZOMG

I just think this dress is gorgeous.
It's by Jessica McClintock, my fave dress designer.

Controlled Chaos

My life has been some sort of... controlled chaos. So many random things, good & bad, have been happening.

People I'd grown to trust have walked out of my life. The ones that I thought would be there vanished. Then again, I've met new people and found who were true friends.

I just got my liscense (finally) and the wristlet containing that and the rest of my money also miraculously vanished. From that, I learned that no matter what, I was always going to be the honest person to turn something like that in.

And now in broader terms..

In such an ugly world, how can anyone possibly be happy? With poverty, war, crime, hatred, and all other bad things, how can anyone smile or even laugh?

Guess what? I've determined that I am going to be happy. I am going to live with the bad and sad because there is so much out there that is good. In this world, there is more beauty and love than anyone can imagine.

I guess what I'm trying to say throught this rant is that life is too short to be upset. Just smile, enjoy the wonderful people and life you have, and realize that everything will eventually work out.

"Good things happen to good people."

Here's some of that beauty I was telling you about...

Good Googly Moogly.

I would just like to say that today has been a good day...

- Easy morning & afternoon swim practices
- Hangin with my best friend
- Making cookies with her at 10:45 pm

Oh yes, my playlist is also x-tremely boss. I'm obsessed with it.

It's Been Tooo Long.

Well, hello again to anyone who reads this silly little thing. my life has been so, so busy the past month with school coming to a close and summer coming into full bloom. With that said.... I'm back!

All I really have to say is that I have the most amazing friends in the entire wide world. Actually, no. I take that back. I have the greatest friends that have ever existed. Ever. Period. Kailey, Abby, & Pinks, I love you dearly.

My swim girls are also way high up there on the awesome scale. HMat, Swiss, Schaep, & Jules, I could not survive everything I go through and everything I've been through without your support and friendship. And our bff bracelets are wicked sweet :D

So for now, I leave you with one other discovery I've made.... Old Greg.

It is confusing, disturbing, and quite frankly, hilarious. You'll be quoting it for days even if you hate it :D

Why, Hello....

you're welcome :)

You Can't Break Me.

You have been trying to take away everything from me. My friends, my reputation, my accomplishments, my life. But you know what... you can't. You can do what you would like, but you can't beat me. I will NOT break down. I know what is right, what is the truth, and who really matters.

Unlike you, I have a clear conscience, true friends, and a good head on my shoulders. Everything I've earned has been through my own hard work and commitment. I'm not exactly sure you can say the same thing. I don't use people or have to pretend to be somebody to be well liked.

I also don;t have to get satisfaction and pleasure from bashing you. I don't talk trash about you, damage your reputation, or even think about you. I am a better person than that.

So please, continue your trash-talk, your attempts to hurt me. But I would just like to tell you, you aren't ever going to break me. You will not win. I'm gonna keep my head up, brush my shoulders off, and smile.

Just remember: Good things happen to good people.

I know I will remember that :)