Olympic Love

If you didn't know I am a huge Olympic fan. I am literally obsessed. I remember at the 2008 Olympics I would stay up until 4 in the morning watching it. My headphones would be in, my light would be off, and I'd be glued to the Tv. I'm so stoked for these Olympics, but I do have some opinions.

Let's start with the opening. I totally support what London did this year, it showed their history and backstory and all that stuff. Cool that they are taking pride in their country. I though was not a huge fan of it. I thought it was a little confusing and not super interesting. Like I said though it was unique.

Next let me talk a little bit about swimming. I've always loved swimming, and I used to be a swimmer when I was younger so I have this unrealistic dream that I could have been there. My brother is a swimmer too so my family has a love for the event. This year the biggest swimmers are Michael Phelps like always, and Ryan Lochte. At this point I think Ryan has more potential than Michael. Yes, I did just say that. Let's face it though, Michael wasn't supposed to go to these Olympics, he didn't plan on coming, it was a last minute desicion (or in Olympic training time). I think Ryan has huge potential because he trained, and he came prepared. I'd love to see the head to head rivalry between them though.

Beach volleyball. I love beach volleyball and of course Misty May and Kerri Walsh are the team I love and the team to beat. They haven't lost a single game in their Olympic career. You think that's impressive? What if I told you they haven't lost a single set in their Olympic career. Haven't lost a single set?! Mind blown!!! They also weren't planning on coming back this year. I think Kerry got married and had a kid recently, but they came back. I still think they are the team to beat, but they won't breeze through as easily as they normally do.

Now gymnastics. Oh gymnastics I have a secret love for you. That was the main event that would keep me up until 3. I would focus on women's gymnastics. Shawn Johnson you amazing woman where have you gone? Why must you injure yourself in a skiing accident for your birthday?! I'm her #1 fan. I'm still extremely bitter about her not going, and Nastia Liukin isn't even going. Who am I supposed to root for now?! Oh thats right, "The Fab 5!" This year I've realized I have to get past my love for Shawn and find someone new. Maybe Jordyn Wieber. Who knows?

Olympics you are always dear to my heart, and I will continue to root and watch you. USA USA USA!!!! (And yes I did just write an entire super long blog about my Olympic love). USA USA USA!!!

Little Confused

So, I've been a little confused lately. I've been confused with the normal stuff, life, like everyone else. I've also been confused about what has been going on with me and some of my friends lately.

There has been some suspicion surrounding me and the state that I'm in right now, lots of conflicting ideas about how I've been doing and feeling. I just kind of want to clear the air about this because the worry some people have is much more than it should be so here is whats going on.

Yes, Jesus and I haven't been doing so hot lately, but that's normal and it happens to everyone. That's about it. I've been flustered with that and trying to deal with the people who are worried, trying to tell them that its nothing to worry about.

That's it, no big deal, do not worry, people have taken things the wrong way. I am fine.

Weekend Recap

So in my last post I talked about "Welcome Week"  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. That means in this post I will talk about Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! This one might be a little crazy because we did a lot those few days.

Friday: Friday started off with me waking up to go buy a new phone. I went to go visit a friend who is cleaning out their abandoned for rent house. Later that day she came over, we dug for dinosaurs using one of the random toys she found, we swam, we watched TV, and we hung out. Later we rode our bikes down to the Farmers Market to meet up with the rest of the youth group. It was a ton of fun just to all hang out and wonder around.

Saturday: OH MARTHA! Let me tell you about Saturday! Saturday started off with me waking up at 6 so that I can get ready to go to Magic Mountain!!! It was so much fun. It was extremely hot and tiring but it was so worth it. We got on quite a few rides considering how many people there were. We got on Tatsu, Scream, Colossus, Goliath, X2, and the swings. We actually got stuck on Goliath on the way up to the huge drop. Plus, even though I've rode X2 many times the fire has never worked, but this time it did! It was just over all an amazing day filled with fun and friends.

Sunday: Girl what chu know about Sunday?! I actually don't know a lot because I was so tired I had no clue what was going on. All I remember was me sitting in church not paying attention, us trying to figure out where to go for lunch, Jamie both sleeping on me and also falling into my lap as John attacks her, me saying very awkward things, a sandwich, sitting in a Mexican restaurant with my best friends, and getting ice cream for National Ice Cream Day!

It was an amazing week, and an amazing weekend, I hope that the rest of the summer continues to be this great!

Now enjoy some more photos:

                 

    

Amazing Week With Amazing Friends

So, I have had one of the most eventful weeks I've had in a long time. This week at church is our "Welcome Week" where we welcome all the new incoming 7th graders and Freshman. That means this week is full of fun events and outings with all the people I love!

Monday was a pretty uneventful day actually, I slept, ate a lot of food (Otter Pops to be more specific), slept some more. I did end up having a friend come over and watch Pretty Little Liars with me, a show which many of us are addicted to now.

Tuesday was calm for the most part. More sleep, more eating (Otter Pops again), hung out with my youth pastor, met our friends kitten, and got ready for some friends to come over. Later that evening some of my best friends came over to watch Masterchef, a show I didn't mean to get them addicted to. After the show ended we hung out and tried to go to this new grilled cheese place but our friend lied about the closing time! Its ok though, we went over to Sonic, and the guy was extremely rude to me. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable evening.

Wednesday consisted of me waking up much earlier than I usually do so that I could go on our 2nd Annual 7/11 Bike Ride! We all meet up and ride our bikes to some of the 7/11's around us for free Slurpee's. After the bike ride we went back to the church office and hung out for a long time, went to Starbucks and continued to hang out. Later that evening I went back to the church office for a night of games and meeting new people! Then a friend spent the night and we watched more Pretty Little Liars.

Thursday, or today, consisted of more sleep, more Otter Pops, and more Pretty Little Liars. Then at dinner time one of my amazing friends came over, I made her dinner, and we just hung out. Then a bunch of us went bowling! I must say some of us are very good, and some of us are very bad, but we are a group of good sports who can make fun of ourselves and laugh at our horribleness. After bowling we all went out to dinner and hung out for hours just talking, telling jokes, and singing (Which we do every time we go out, its required.) After that a few of us went to Teazer's which was a lot of fun just to hang out and talk.

I'm so stoked for the rest of the week! Bike ride tomorrow (we love to bike) Magic Mountain on Saturday, and church on Sunday! More excitement awaits.

Taken Advantage Of Friendships And Moving

So a lot has been going on over the past few weeks to a month, and its kind of driving me a bit crazy. Yesterday I found out that a very good friend of mine was moving. Over the past year I have had 2 people move, 1 attempt to move, a 4th getting ready to move, and countless amounts of people fall out of my life. Its been really difficult for me because all of these people are the people I'm closest to.

Funny how this works, funny how God works. I don't know if this is his sense of humor, or what but it drives me crazy. Over the past I don't know, six months maybe I've been very very very out of my faith, and my relationship with it has been,  in my opinion, very dull and boring. The other day I asked him to shake things up, give me some excitement, make me remember why I believe what I believe. (I feel like that's a horrible thing to think but emotionally being where I was it made sense at the time). Then that happened, I found another very important person in my life was leaving. 

All this movement though got me thinking. (Surprise right?! I was actually thinking, and thinking of something other than food, sleep, and Lauren Conrad). Any way, I was thinking about how important these people and my friends are to me, and it made me realize that I have taken advantage of them. It made me realize that I don't think the people I care about most, and love most know how much I actually love and care about them. I take advantage of their friendships by doing nothing to show how much they mean to me. Last night I was very emotional, about the whole moving thing but I got a phone call, a phone call that I really needed. It was a good friend of mine calling to tell me that she had an amazing day with me, and it made her happy that all the crap that had gone on earlier in the year was the last thing on her mind. She took the time to actually call me, and have a conversation with me being totally and completely open about it, and that is something I almost never do. Funny how one thing can make you realize so many other things.

I think this, once again, is Gods way of telling me to get out of my comfort zone. It happened last time someone moved, and its happening again. He's telling me "Hey you wanted me to shake things up in your life? Well I can shake them up bad. Trust me It'll be good though." Its time for me to get out of my comfort zone, be more in depth, emotional, and loving towards my friends, and trust that all the crazy shit thats happening right now will eventually bring my faith into a better place.

Mountain Trip!

"Oh Yosemite how I love you so.
 Everywhere I look I see the glorious work of the Lord"

Today a bunch of my friends and I went up to Yosemite to hike Vernal Falls. It was a cute little girls bonding type trip.  It was so much fun! I got to hang out with my best friends in the entire world and be at one of the most beautiful places ever. It was just amazing. Let me just tell you that the hike is not an easy hike. Its very steep and uphill but I survived!!!

I love going to the mountains. Its just so easy to see Gods amazing work, and all the beauty he created. Its just super mind blowing. Plus to be able to experience that with my best friends...Even better!

"Yosemite with some very important ladies :)"

Its a really great experience, I recommend that you do it sometime eventually.