My Friends From the Past and Now

I am so grateful for the many friends that I have been given through my past years of life. I know I can't write our life stories down but I will atleast tell you I love you and I truly miss you all.
Ashley C.- Even though we are not friends anymore I still love and miss her everyday. She was my best friend for 7 years. Ashley was goofy, strong willed, out going, & she never gave up on what she wanted in life. I have so many fun memories of hanging out with her and staying up late at night laughing & trying not to be loud so we wouldn't wake up her mom & dad. She always brought a smile to my face when I was down and hurting. Ashley stood by my side through a really bad rough spot in my life (parents divorce) and she always stood up for me. I wish I could go back and change the things that split us apart but I was never given the chance. I pray for her everyday and I will until the day I die.
Sara B.- My fun, goofy, inspiring, outgoing, talented friend Sara has been a crutch in my life. I met her my junior year in high school. She is the reason where I am today in my life. Sara took me to church with her and helped me find my place in this world. She has such a gift at playing the piano and singing...I'm still jealous of her ability lol. Sara taught me patience...because there was alot of rough patches in her life that I helped her through. I never gave up on her because I knew she would never give up on me. I miss the time we lived together in Provo UT because we had so many fun times together. Sara is one of my closest best friends and I wish she was closer to me. I love You Sara..BFFE! You are my sunflower in my life.
Stephanie (F.) J.- When I moved to Provo UT, I was so nervous with living with a total stranger. The first day she came out to meet me, I knew the second I saw her everything would be okay. I am sure she laughed at my little ghetto datsun 210 that I drove 1,000 miles but it got me there safely with no problems. Steph is and has been my inspiration with staying strong in the gospel and losing weight. Even though my stay in Provo was only 4 months, Steph will be a life time friend. She kept me strong, even if she didn't know it. She also had a beautiful singing voice, I loved getting ready for church and different activities because she would sit in our small hallway in front of the mirror and sing to whatever she put on. I pull out my little scrap book every now and again to remember those times. I would relive those 4 months any day. Steph I love you and I miss you!
Emily E.- My mentor, bestfriend, & Mom in a way. You and your family where my family & home away from home. I miss being able to walk down the street and hanging out or you calling me randomly to go grocery shopping so you could breath for just a few moments with out boys crawling down your back for something. You kept me strong through all the transitions in my life from waiting to be baptized, to being baptized, to living a normal life, being my mentor with everything, and being my escort to the temple. You have been there for me no matter what and that means the whole world to me. I love You Em and I wish I was closer to you.
Judi F.- My Bestfriend & Big Sister. I have known you over 16 years now. You and I have been through alot together. I am grateful that you grew up 3 houses down from me. I miss our slumber parties and our camping trips in each others front yards. You and I will be best friends for eternity. Even though we are not biological sisters you are close enough in my heart to be one. I miss you and your family everyday. You are such a wonderful mother to your boys and such an example to me. I miss hearing you sing and playing the many instruments that you played. You are so talented with the things you have a passion for. Especially your jewelry. One day I promise to buy something again from you ;). No matter where we are in our lives, I know we will never grow apart from each other. I miss you everyday and I Love You!

Finally Updating

I just realized how long it has been since I started this blog. Sorry to anyone who was reading our blog. So I guess I should update you on what we are up too.

I have been going to school full-time at Meridian Career Institute in Sarasota, FL. I am enrolled into the Medical Billing & Coding course and so far I love it. I am upholding my 4.0 gpa very well and that makes me very very happy! I should be graduating the end of the year, they don't have a set date yet. I'm doing a 9 month course and the last month I am doing an externship with a doctors office. I am in the process of finding one closer to home so I dont have to drive over 50 miles a day for it. I want to get Nationally Certified as soon as I graduate so I can move out of Florida when ever I want.

Alen has been working for Air Movers. What is Air Movers...well they take care of water damage & mold remediation. They are keeping him really busy lately. I guess this is their busy season until the end of October. Most of the time I get to see him maybe 3 hours before bed time. So thats been a big bummer but we will survive. Alen loves florida because of the fishing here. He said fishing in WA really sucked.

We Moved to Florida because Alen has always wanted to live here and I wanted out of the rain. I am truly happy for the sunshine but I miss everyone back home! We made many new friends and we feel at home here. If anyone wants to come visit we got an extra bedroom and bathroom for ya. I'd love to see family and friends anyday. =)

Life can be interesting

So far school is going alright. It's been almost 4 years since I've graduated high school...and it's crazy to be back in school. I really do love it though, which suprises me because I was really nervous about starting. I have fallen into a schedule finally...which is the greatest. I am taking four classes right now and I think that is just fine. I don't feel overload with homework all the time, because that would drive me up the wall. I am also really busy with my weight loss. I have lost 20 lbs so far..and I can almost fit into most of my jeans I wore in high school :) go me!! It's been a rewarding but a struggling war. I can't wait to see myself when I lose my total amount. I have 107 more lbs to go before I reach my goal weight. My goal is to lose most by next April because I am going to Cancun and I want to look sexy!! :) My friends and family are a huge support to me...which I am very greatful because I would have given up by now. I feel happier now then I ever have before, I am starting to feel healthier on the inside and on the outside. I don't get tired as fast anymore either when I work out. Which is AWESOME!!!! Anywho just thought I'd finally write a new blog.