Monday, December 28, 2009
Some Favorites of 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Keep It Simple Stupid
The only discernable color around me was gray.
My demeanor was sad and rather miserable.
It became an utterly pointless cycle.
Suddenly, I see you – an explosion in Technicolor.
I was smiling again – no matter my emotional weather.
You made the difference, you helped me see,
I don’t need to watch the world pass by me.
You’re gone now, but whenever I think I can’t make it through,
I think of how beautiful I am, and it’s all thanks to you.
Can I once again say - It feels so good to be back!
So lately to catch you up on things...
I've been in love this song lately. Not to mention the guy. No need to tell me... I know I'm a hopeless romantic, but I don't really care.
You can already see, I've been writing again. I know it's a little cheesy now, but I need to get it out of my system before I start back on the good stuff.
I plan on reading as much as possible during my break - any books you've read lately that you would recommend?
I'm still one of the night managers at Robert's as most of you know. I thought I was going to have to quit when the other manager told me she wouldn't be able to change her current schedule in the foreseeable future. I REALLY needed to take a class that is only offered on Wednesdays for my major. And she told me she still needed Wednesdays off. I thought I was a goner. Luckily, thanks to some complications she didn't expect, she is going to be able to change her schedule, so she will now work Wednesdays! Isn't it awesome how things just work out sometimes?
So I have a little confession - I haven't cried since the day I moved out - August 26. Yeah, long time. But today I got up in Relief Society to bear my testimony, and I started bawling. It was actually kind of embarrassing. I've had stuff bottled up, and it all came pouring out the second I started talking. Then on top of that, I've been crying at every little thing today. I'll usually just tear up, but today? Full on waterfall. Oh well, my excuse is that I'm emotionally healthy girl. Yeah, that's what I'm going to go with.
My classes next semester, half are for my English major - Thank goodness! Those generals kill me!
I've been dying to see a few people I haven't seen in weeks, but I haven't been able to yet! Hopefully soon...
I'm such a nerd. I want to see Avatar really badly.
Speaking of nerd, thanks to me, my roommate is now hooked on The Big Bang Theory. Haha, she is now a Sheldon Lover for life!
I'm glad the semester is over with, but I'm really going to miss my Sociology class. I learned so much in that class, and the Professor was AMAZING. In fact, if English doesn't work out, I'm thinking I might major in Sociology.
My new website that I love spending time on MLIA. So funny :)
I still need to buy Christmas presents for everyone. I think tomorrow is the only day I can go too. Hmmm... :-/
Saturday, December 19, 2009
I'm Baaaaack!
So, finals sucked. I failed two, barely passed one, and did ok on the last two. My grades will be horrible - I blame the fact that I had NO English classes. That's my strength - that's what I should be doing. So hopefully with my THREE English classes, I will do ten times better this next semester.
Work is fine. As good as can be expected. Holidays in retail are horrible, but hey, at least I have a job. It's helping me pay my rent, cell phone bill, and tuition - it's good enough for now.
That's pretty much all that's going on in my life. Work and school. BOOOORRRRINGG! No, it's not boring, it's awesome. It just keeps me busy, and there's not much to tell.
Well, I've been writing a little bit, so hopefully I'll be able to post some things soon. Have a wonderful Saturday!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Random night that made me think of this.
But let me get one thing straight.
I. Love. College!!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
:D
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Too Lazy for a Title
Physically,
Emotionally,
Drained.
What a crazy week. I'm sooooooo ready for a break. Even if I have to work. On Black Friday. And Saturday. On the bright side, I'm working early in the morning and getting it over with. That's good, right?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Issue
Whenever I think I know what's a good change for me, I change it, but then I almost instantly change it back.
I think I'm afraid of change.
How can I change this?
It's not just on big decisions either. Have you seen how many times I've changed my blog background lately? If you haven't, trust me when I say I've changed it MANY times.
(Sigh).
I really know I need to accept change, but there's nothing wrong with liking where you're at, right?
I just got used to everything. Do I need to change things right now? I don't think so.
I think I'm just overthinking this - just like everything else. Oh well, I need to get my mind off homework.
Well, on a completely unrelated subject, I've been writing again! Yes, a good new notebook help me get my words back. I'll have to start posting stuff again soon. I had no idea how much I missed writing until I got it back. That's always how it goes...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Dear Person Coughing in the Testing Center Yesterday,
Thanks, idiot.
Did you not read the sign that you see right before you enter - let me remind you.
STOP! Don't enter if you are sick!
It better not turn into the flu. Next time, think before you enter and use lots of hand sanitizer. And the next time you want to cough in my direction, don't.
Sincerely,
Aleesha
Sunday, November 1, 2009
:D
Happy Sunday!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Exhale.
All of a sudden, I've found that I have changed. A LOT! But it's for the good. It's making me a better person. It's making me, in essence, me. I feed myself, I work to pay for rent and school, I clean (!); I don't know why I was so worried in the first place.
I guess I was scared to try something new, even though I was begging for the experience. Now that this change has taken place, it's made a change in me. I gotta tell you - I think I'm ready for some more changes - which is good, considering I have many more ahead of me.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Only Exception
When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
And I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist
But darlin'
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now
I had sworn to myself that I'm content
With loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality, but I can't
Let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Really?
Is it that hard to ask before you borrow my stuff? If I'm not around you, I'm just a phone call or a text away.
Seriously, if you want to stay on my good side, respect me enough to at least ask me. I will almost never deny a request to you unless I have a valid reason (ex. I need to use that item); I promise.
This gets Strike 1.
Trust me - you don't want to get to Strike 3.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Happy Thoughts
- Music - I love music
- The thought of Bronson locked in the Linen closet.
- My Life is Average - So funny (most of the time)
- My new haircut, and how I've noticed more cute guys looking at me :)
- Happy Pictures
- Friends - Oh good times. We need to get together again. Soon!!
- Family - I had no idea I would miss you this much.
- The thought of a new day.
- Writing - I miss being creative.
- Reading (For fun. I read a lot, but it's not for fun.)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
20 Qs Survey
1. Show us the inside of something cute
I was tempted to take a picture of Bronson's tonsils. However, I'm too tired/lazy to walk upstairs while Bronson is sleeping. I think you can visualize it.
2. What's the last homecooking you had?
3. What do you miss?
4. What makes you laugh often?
Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory
5. What's your favorite word?
It's a tie between beautiful and elbow. You can imagine my enthusiasm when they're used together. (It doesn't happen very often.)
6. What are you trying to quit?
Umm... this, of course.
It's probably not going to happen though, because I need money for school. Technically, this is the only scholarship money I get.
We watched this in my sociology class - funniest thing ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1dERdbgd5Q
8. Whose style do you dig?
Leighton Meester
9. Link to a great blog you've discovered lately...
http://www.thatunreliablegirl.com/
Well, I discovered this blog a while ago, but I still think it's pretty cool. (To be honest, I mostly look and friend's and family's blogs.)
10. Who's someone that inspires you?
Audrey Hepburn
11. A photo of the last happy mail you got :]
The only thing I get in the mail anymore is my T-mobile bill. That's not happy.
12. Something you've got lately?
Insomnia
13. What are you looking forward to?
College Graduation. Then I can have a real job (hopefully).
14. Post a recent snapshot of yourself.
15. Recent Favorite Movie?
16. Something you're working on right now?
Uhh.... This survey.
And homework.
17. If a movie were made about you, who would play you?
18. What gives you goosebumps?
- All movies that have major "happy-ending-kisses" in them.
- The extremely attractive British-accent boy in my BYU ward.
- The thought of eternity.
19. Share a new obsession
Cleaning. And no, I'm not kidding. I'm responsible for most of the cleaning up that happens in my apartment, because I can't stand when it's too messy. Weird, I know.
20. What's the meaning of your life?
To smile and be happy!
(So you can copy and paste it easily.)
1. Show us the inside of something cute
2. What's the last homecooking you had?
3. What do you miss?
4. What makes you laugh often?
5. What's your favorite word?
6. What are you trying to quit?
7. What's your favorite commercial right now?
8. Whose style do you dig?
9. Link to a great blog you've discovered lately...
10. Who's someone that inspires you?
11. A photo of the last happy mail you got :]
12. Something you've got lately?
13. What are you looking forward to?
14. Post a recent snapshot of yourself.
15. Recent Favorite Movie?
16. Something you're working on right now?
17. If a movie were made about you, who would play you?
18. What gives you goosebumps?
19. Share a new obsession.
20. What's the meaning of your life?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Reason to Smile
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A Day in my College Life
So when I wake up, I usually give myself two choices for breakfast - cereal or oatmeal. This particular morning, I picked the oatmeal.
Ahh... the ultimate question I face everyday: What shall I wear with all these cute, college boys around?
Behold - just one of the full parking lots for the Undergrads...
...And then the Graduates parking. It doesn't seem right, does it. This parking lot is closer to campus, yet it's so empty. I say the early bird should get the worm when it comes to parking, don't you?
I love how beautiful campus is. It's so inspiring. The building on the right is probably my favorite - the Joseph F. Smith Building.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, I have a one hour gap in between my classes, so I come to the library in a little desk like this and study.
Home sweet home. Our RA, Amy decorated the door for us.
This is were I study. Yay. I spend a lot of time at this desk.
Well, wasn't that special. Now you know what's going on in my life right now. (And now you can see that it's totally boring!)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Blabbermouth
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thoughts During Homework
You have no idea what a relief that is for me!
Phew! :D
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
I've figure out that...
In college you need to
- Eat.
- Drink.
- Be merry!
Let me explain
- Eat (all of your food before it goes bad).
- Drink (lots of water because you get dehydrated from walking all over the HUGE campus).
- Be merry (because college is an AMAZING experience and you'll miss out on things if you're not willing to be involved)!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Something To Help Me Out
Sunday, August 30, 2009
So far
Wow. It has been such a crazy week. I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun in my life!
So, here’s the story. It all started Wednesday morning when I moved out. Nothing too exciting happened there – I set up some of my stuff and then I had to go to work. After I came back, my roommates and I decided to go meet our neighbors, and we met about 3/4 of our ward. It was so cool because we had everyone perform a talent while we were walking around. We met some guitar players, drummers, free-style rappers, singers, artist, etc. It was so awesome! It was a great way to get to know everyone.
Thursday – NSO Basically we sat out in the sun for about 4 hours. I have a really bad sunburn on my neck! It still hurts… anyway, it was good though, we met lots more people. Then we decided to have a big party in our apartment. That was also fun! We played lots of games, and we were out until 3 AM (don’t worry – it’s BYU and we’re all sticking to the Honor Code.)
Friday – I went to a meeting for my Major, and I had to get one more book (totally added last minute to my list BTW) from the Bookstore. We hung out with our new ward friends. Then some of us decided to go to a hypnotist show. Oh my gosh, it was HILARIOUS! When we got back, we sat on our porch and talked until 3:30 AM.
Saturday – we didn’t really do anything until the dance. It was kind of lame because no one was dancing, but my roommate and I fixed that by (nicely) ditching our group and going to dance with the one’s who were dancing. Went to bed at 2 AM.
Sunday (today) – we all slept in, but we were still so tired! Church started at 12:20. It was good to meet the Bishopric. I think our ward is going to have so much fun together, I’m really excited.
So yeah, that was a summary of my weekend. I’m going to go to bed, because I need to get up early for class tomorrow. Wish me luck! Goodnight and Sweet Dreams!
PS I’m so bad! I haven’t taken any pictures this whole weekend! But my roommate Ashleigh as taken a TON so maybe I can steal some from her – we’ll see!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Dear Mom and Dad
So, as you can imagine, procrastinating cleaning my room for so long has given me some extra time to think. Mostly I’ve been thinking about BYU and moving out. It’s going to be really weird to not have you there with me. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without you guys, but I guess I’m going to find out soon.
Anyway, I’m writing this because I owe it to you. You’ve put up with me for this long; it’s the least I can do. It’s basically going to be a whole list of things, so sit tight.
- Thank you for these last almost 19 years. They’ve been incredible so far all thanks to you.
- Thanks for always feeding me and taking care of me.
- Thanks for all those years of laundry, dishes, bathroom cleanings, etc. you had to do.
- Thanks for letting me move into the basement so I wouldn’t have to share a tiny room with Gillian again.
- Thanks for teaching me good manners.
- Thanks for teaching me how to be respectful.
- Thanks for always helping me with homework.
- Thanks for giving me those No Doubt/Paramore tickets this past May – that was such a fun night.
- Thanks for trusting me – you have no idea how much I appreciate and value it.
- Thanks for the iPod that one Christmas. The iPod wasn’t that big of a deal, but the gesture was.
- Thanks for always teaching me to put school first – I wouldn’t be where I am now if you hadn’t done so.
- Thanks for not saying anything when I sing along with my music when I’m doing the dishes.
- Thanks for teaching me patience.
- Thanks for being so involved in The Gospel. You’re testimonies have increased mine.
- Thanks for giving me a curfew; it’s helped me steer clear of some sticky situations.
- Thanks for teaching me to be sensible and practical – it has come in handy a few times.
- Thanks for treating me like an adult (most of the time, anyway) these past few years – I’m glad to know you think of me that way.
- Thanks for teaching me responsibility.
- Thanks for letting me drive the truck during that time when I didn’t have a car. And thanks for letting me drive it in bad weather, too.
- Thanks for taking me to Disneyland so many times.
- Thanks for surprising us that one time you took us to Disneyland.
- Thanks for telling me the truth about things I needed your opinion on.
- Thanks for teaching me the importance of being punctual.
- Thanks for believing in me.
- Thanks for letting me go out and have fun with friends late at night.
- Thanks for making me take that typing class in 8th grade that I really didn’t want to take. It’s been very useful.
- Thanks for paying for that summer of volleyball even though it didn’t really lead anywhere.
- Thanks for letting me do Jr. Jazz all those years. It was good to be involved in something like that.
- Thanks for paying for some of my school clothes this year. You know, you’re not really obligated to do that for me anymore, don’t you?
- Thanks for letting me have the chance to move out. I know it would be cheaper to live at home, but thanks for understanding that I need the experience.
- Thanks for choosing to live in Lehi. So many good things have come from living here :)
- Thanks for coming to all those Jr. Jazz games, volleyball games, softball games, clogging competitions and recitals, choir and band concerts, and things like Graduation. It means a lot to know that you support me.
- Thanks for trying to teach me piano. I’m sorry I wasn’t very eager to pursue it.
- Thanks for taking me to the emergency room when I needed medical attention. Thanks for sitting and waiting for me to wake up from that time I dislocated my elbow and when I had the kidney stone and was doped up on morphine.
- Thanks for paying for all those expensive emergencies. (There weren’t THAT many, but there were enough.)
- Thanks for all those Christmas presents over the past 19 years. Shopping for me must be hard.
- Thanks for agreeing to pay for some of college. Without you I might not be going.
- Thanks for allowing me to become the individual I am today. I like the fact that I’m my own person.
- Thanks for appreciating me.
- Thanks for loving me.
And that’s just off the top of my head. There’s so much more that you’ve done for me that I haven’t even touched the surface of! I’m so lucky to have you two in my life. You are both the most selfless people I know.
Just in case you were wondering, I think you did something right, because I turned out fairly normal.
I love you so much! I hope this helps you realize how grateful I am to you. I know being a parent is probably a very thankless job, but I hope this makes up for some of that.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Life.
Whew… This next week is going to be busy. I’ve got the final for my class this week, and I have Monday off, so that means I’m going to be working five nights in a row. I even have two midnight shifts I need to do. Ugh. Also, work is having inventory next week, so I need to go in next Sunday, and work nearly all day so we can complete everything on time. Being a manager sucks sometimes, but I definitely can’t complain about the pay raise.
On top of work and school, I’ve also started the process of cleaning out my room so that I can move out. Well, most of my stuff is staying at home, but I still need to go through everything to see what I need to take. It’s weird. I’ve lived in this house for the past 13 years; it’s going to be really weird when I start to call another place home. I don’t want to grow up! (I guess it’s too late.)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Rambles at 2 AM
You want to know what else? This makes me really eager to try to be better. I'm the one in a million that's going to make it. I've got my head on straight. I can see everything so clearly.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Mundane.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Waiting...Still Waiting
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
A Thought
Friday, June 26, 2009
All I Can Say Is...
By the way, I'm writing this loverly blog post from my laptop! I finally got it, and it's amazing.
Tomorrow (well today, actually) is my day off, and I'm so excited! I feel like all I do is work, and that feeling sucks. I want to get out and do something. Who's with me?
The only setback is I've got to help with Bronson's B-day party tomorrow. Hooray for a crowd of 7 year olds. But then after that, the party's on!
I'm sleepy, I think I'll go to bed now.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Too Good Not To Share
(You may want to shield the eyes of small children. This is scary and ugly - it can scar them for life!)
Ahhhh... the memories!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Patience Is A Difficult Virtue
Still no graduation pictures. Sorry, like I said, my camera broke. Ugh. Which means I need to buy another one. I don't really have the money for it right now because I just bought my laptop. (It's pretty! Wait until you see it! And no, it's not pink.) Anyway, that's my life right now. Working and saving. School (well, my one summer class) starts June 22 so I'm preparing for that too. I'll try to keep you updated on everything.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Holy Crow!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Aleesha
Faith, Love
Secrets
Life, Beauty
Optimistic
Captivating
Passionate
Not immune
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Positive Side of Today
- It's Friday! Whoo-hoo!
- I get to see Star Trek tonight with friends. Whoo-hoo!
- My dad is the nicest guy in the world because he won No Doubt/Paramore tickets, and he's giving them to me! Whoo-hoo!
- I'm getting trained for my new position in two weeks. Whoo-hoo!
- Graduation is in 21 days. Whoo-hoo!
- Choir is going to STATE to sing and get a superior rating AGAIN! Whoo-hoo!
Today is just full of whoo-hoos! It's a good day to be in my shoes. :)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
More Work?
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Worn Out
I'm officially exhausted. I like that I've been able to work a full week this week, but at the same time, I'm mad I need to go back to school. I'd rather just jump right into the full-time thing and settle in, but I don't want to worry about high school anymore. Does that make any sense? I'm out of it, so if it doesn't make sense, I'm not surprised. I turned in that scholarship on Tuesday. Let me tell you it felt so good to get that weight off of my shoulders. Also, I talked to the Robert's manager in Orem, and she's going to let me transfer when end of August rolls around. I'm excited; it's not that I don't like the American Fork Robert's, but sometimes you just need a change. Plus, I've been at the AF one so long, I know everyone's drama's, and corporate has permanently moved it, so it's not as much fun as it once was. Anyway, that's basically what's been going on. I can't wait to graduate, and I'm getting ready to start full-time at work so I have money to pay for school in the fall. Yay. |
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Mulit-Genre Research Paper
Monday, March 23, 2009
Part Of An Unused Memoir
*****
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Disappointed
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Favor...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Blogs
Here are a few I've been looking at lately -
Hayley (from Paramore) - she's so funny. This makes her seem more "real" and I can relate to her. (It may not seem much like creativity, but trust me, it is.)
Robin McKinley - one of my all-time favorite authors. She's brilliant.
Laurie Halse Anderson - another great author, although right now she's doing a lot of promoting on her new book.
There are also many more I like to read. Anyway. Yay.