What I did for love....

So, tonight, after almost a month, I went to my parents' house to do some laundry. My room has been an absolute mess, and I totally blame my articles of dirty laundry that has been thrown all over the room. While I was at home, my mom told me that the ex girlfriend of my youngest brother came over to visit the family. She misses us, and my brother.

Between 3 and 4 years ago, my brother started to date a girl named Lacey. Lacey is a beautiful, fun, and very athletic girl. They

t along really well since they both shared a love for soccer. But he left to serve a mission in New York. They wrote letters and she visited the family often. We fell in love with her and we wanted her to marry my brother when he got home, but I was worried she'd find another boy and fall for him instead. About 3 months before my brother got home, my mom told me that they weren't together anymore. Apparently, my brother broke it off. I was

so upset, as were the rest of the family. I had no idea why.

When he got home, we figured it out. He had met a sister missionary while he was serving, that he got along with, and now, 5 months after being home, they are dating.

Love is something you live for. Something you hope for, work for, fight for, and sometimes, die for. I have a hard time thinking about how sweet Lacey is for visiting the family even though she and my brother are no longer together, and the fact that he is dating another girl. It's stressful. Why do people who strive for and fight for love, so often get slapped in the face? I can't imagine what she is going through, but I admire her for coming to visit and to say hi even though it may be painful. She loves us, and we love her. I was talking to my mother, and we still think that Lacey is a better fit for my brother, but sometimes, you just can't do a damn thing.

I have been through a good share of love issues, and I know I will go through a decent amount more, but I will keep doing what I need to do.

What we do for love.... what I did for love....

Welcome 2010! New Year! New Life!

So, I realized that I haven't written in about a year, and things have changed VERY dramatically in the past year. I have come to discover more of who I am and it has made me much happier. I want to write so much..... Where to start?

Well, last February I made some great discoveries that changed my life for the better. I have also cycled through many friends. It's sad, and unfortunately I have lost many because of poor decisions on my part and realizing that I can't change the past was very hard to accept.

In August, I moved into an amazing home in Pleasant Grove. I moved in with great people. Annie Nielson, Schuyler Nielson, Derek Stegelmeier, and Neilsen Murray. I was there from August 2009 til January 2010. It was, what I thought, the happiest time of my life thus far. I was more open with people and I was more true to myself. I even managed an amazing job with Nu Skin! I'm actually just about to start my shift here now.

I made great friends and had unforgettable memories. But, like they say, "All good things must come to an end." I don't agree with that, but this time it was true. Drama broke out, and I was part of it. I had to get out of that unhealthy enviornment.

I'm not saying that everyone there was causing it. I was a big part of it. Luckily, I had a great friend, Blake Wheeler who, at the moment, is allowing me to live in his apartment with him and his wife, Alisha Wheeler. They are great people, and I don't like taking advantage of them, so I'm gonna move out as soon as I find a new place.

I met some great people. I need to honorably mention Jason Hughes, a great friend who I lived with over the summer. Angela Bolduc, Kara Morris, and Aimiee Stephens who were great friends who's company I enjoyed over the summer at the Branbury. Stacey Leavitt and Tommy Tervort, who were amazing friends that I worked with in the box office at the Cinemark Theatres.

And to now. I started school last week with 18 credit hours at Utah Valley University. I am taking Digital Motion Picture Essentials, Biology, Intro to Business, Digital Audio Essentials, Intro to Film, and Digital Photography and Composition. It's pretty intense and exciting. I am majoring in Digital Media with an empahsis in Animation. I'm pretty excited about it. Making lots for movies and sound tracks this semester.

I know I haven't written many thoughts today, but I just wanted to catch up with my life right now. That's all. Til next time. :D

Heroes..... Spoilers included.

 So I remember watching this show and starting from the first season, I found it AWESOME!!! The characters were cool and their abilities. They had non superhero friends that were cool too. The plot seemed cool and same with the development. 

 I went on to the second season. We thought the bad guy Sylar was dead, and same with the main heroes Peter and Nathan. Nope, they all were really alive by a stretch. Okay, I can handle it, but just this time. There is no actual "bad guy." Characters devlop, kinda, and new people are introduced. The heroes abilities become stronger.

 Season three. Heroes: Villains. Catchy name, right? It started out interesting, kinda. Sylar turns good, and he ends up being Peter and Nathan's brother? The Petrelli father alive? Oh, he's the bad guy? Mohinder got powers? Peter lost his? Formula to give people powers? Nikki dead but has a twin/triplet? Wow, how convenient. Wait, in the end, Sylar becomes the main "bad guy" again by killing the Petrelli father? Oh, and he's not really Peter and Nathan's brother? Peter gets his powers back? Ando gets powers and Hiro loses his? 

 Okay, who wrote this. I was a HUGE Heroes fan. What happened to the plot. Part three was a gigantic loop. Not much changed. Just Ando and Mohinder getting powers and a cool new Hero named "Daphne." Now the new season just started and they are all kidnapped and put on a plane that crashes in the middle of who knows where? Wait, am I watching LOST???!!!!

 I'm going to keep watching it, just to see if it gets better, but seriously, who did this? Oh, and please don't even ask me about Smallville...

True Friendship

 So today I was thinking about the value of a true friend. I have learned in my life many times that  a true friend would make it easier to live your values and not make it harder. Tonight I had a great experience with this.

  I am the kind of person who loves telling people what I like about them. Sometimes I hesitate because they might think I am weird or they think that I have some kind of secret crush on them, but I believe that everyone deserves to be complimented. 

 I have realized when at work and your boss notices that you are doing something wrong, they usually compliment you on what you are doing well, tell you how you can improve, and finish on thanking you for your hard work. Its the perfect way to do it. It makes you feel useful and appreciated and that motivates you to get better. Honestly, who wants to get better if the boss just complains about your mistakes. It feels like nothing you do is good enough.

 Well, friendships are kinda the same. Who doesn't love to get complimented with sincerity. I do.

 Anyway. True Friends. I had an experience tonight with a friend of mine. It was way cool. I felt good about myself by the end of our conversation and I knew he felt good too. What a way to end my day. Strengthening a friendship. Complimenting a friend and showing them their strengths and helping them to achieve their potential is amazing. I think we should all be more focused on lifting others. I sure will try hard to compliment others.

Too deep for the public eye? Who stole my clothes?

 So today I had some interesting experiences. I woke up way late, and left my parents house way late to head to Provo, where I live. Once I got back, I went to run errands, including buying a gift for my bro David. 

 After I was done I went to David's to drop off his gift an wish him a Happy Birthday. I was over there for only a few minutes and we just chilled. Then I remembered that I had to run back to my apartment and find some clothes to get to work. I had forgotten that they had been stolen the other night. 

 So some jerk stole my clothes the other night from the laundry room in my apartment complex. All my colors were stolen except for the ones I was wearing and the shirts I never wear. Seriously, who steals clothes that have already been worn multiple times?!!! This is also the second time it happened! So now I'm a poor college student with very few clothes. Okay, I can handle it, just with not much style.... Luckily my roommate Tyson is cool and let me borrow his dark pants for work. Too bad my work shirts ran out of my size. Oh well, I can deal with it and I did.

 So, here's where it gets too deep for the public eye... at work. Between the hours of 4PM and 10PM there's a lot of texting, ticket selling, talking, joking, staring, listening, ticket ripping, etc going on. Normally on a blog I would imagine that I'm supposed to say what happened and tell you what I think of it. It involves more than just a couple people, and some of them may be reading this so I won't say much past this point. You can take a guess at what I'm talking about, but you're probably wrong. Only a couple people know, and sorry, you won't be one of them. 

 If you think my blogs are terrible so far, I only have a couple things to say. One, I might continue with the same things I have so far, or Two, I may decide to change what I say to something that will fit your taste. But just to let you know, this blog is more for me than for anyone else. So I'll write what interests me.

 Oh, and I really didn't mean to be rude. I hope I didn't put off that attitude. And my next blog I'll talk about something much more positive. :)

My First Blog: About Me

 This is my first time ever writing a blog. I didn't think I'd ever start. One of the main reasons being, is that I have been told that I am very disorganized with my writing. I was pulled aside after class at the U and my professor told me this. 

 Well, I don't care. I'm gonna start one anyway. So just to let you know a bit about myself: I was born on July 14, 1986 in Fullerton California. We moved to Utah when I was about 4 years old. I've lived in the same house on Alondra Way in Sandy ever since. Well, that is until I moved to Provo last April. 

 I graduated from Alta High School in 2004. I was an average student. I didn't play sports or wasn't too outgoing. People actually embarrased me for telling me how shy I was, but I was. Still am a bit. I did, however, play the tuba for 5 1/2 years. Probably the biggest mistake was deciding to join band, but I don't regret it. If I hadn't, I'd probably be on a different path right now. I am enjoying life as it is right now. 

 I served an LDS Mission in Maceio Brazil from September 2005-September 2007. Amazing time. I'll write about it later.

 Right now I am living in good ol' Provo. People tell me how crazy I am for moving there and now people ask why I'm not married yet since I've been there for almost a year. Hey people, calm down, I'm not looking to rush into anything at the moment. 

 I'm studying Digital Media at Utah Valley Universtiy. That basically Video Editing, Web Design, and 3-D Design stuff. I love it! I'm not too good at it yet, but I'll get there. One day I'll have a Mac with all the cool programs I need so I can do homework at HOME and not have to go to school to do it. But as many of us college students are, I mean, poor. So its gonna take a while, but I'll get there too.

 I'm not too social, which is weird to be that way in PROVO. I've made a few friends. Some of the include Blake and Alisha, Tyson, Carsten, and David. Tyson and Carsten were roommates and we get along well. Blake and Alisha, I met through an old friend, but now they are my good friends. David I met at my current job. Great kid. Moved here from Chicago, and now we hang out every once in a while. Oh and its his birthday today. Happy Birthday David!

 Last but not least, I work at Cinemark at the University Mall. Probably the best job I've ever had. I've met some amazing people there. I love it. The only downside is the pay. That's why I need a second job, to pay the bills. I'm actually working in the box office, so its not too difficult. Angry customers are always interesting to deal with. You'll hear more about those stories later.

 So that's pretty much about my life. I love it. Sometimes I get stressed out and say I wish I could have it different, but I really don't. Sure I could be a bit better, and I work on that all the time. I'm far from perfect....seriously. Well, that's it for now.