Hallelujah!

Man I am having a gooooood day! :)
Ok, let me preface why I am so happy. So on January 14 I took my general content knowledge test to certify to become a Biology teacher. Let me tell you, I was streeesssing. I took a few practice tests before and I didn't do very well so I was real worried I was gonna fail. Well I studied hard after my practice tests and the day of the test finally arrived. I had just come to terms with the fact that I may fail. I just thought, yup... I might have to retake this test, and you know what, that's ok! So I went into the test. LONGEST TEST EVER. It was so long and and the people were strict and yeah it was bad news. To make matters worse the test was timed.... I am not good at taking timed test! I get so nervous that I am not going to finish and then it just makes everything worse. Well anyways, half the time was gone and I wasn't half done with my test. I started to speed up a little and right before they called time I finished the test. I was discouraged to say the least. I felt like there were a whole bunch of questions I didn't know the answers too and I just wasn't sure how I did.

Well this week I have started dreading Feb. 14 because that is the day I thought my Praxis scores would be released. I didn't want to look and see I didn't pass and then have V-day ruined! hahah BUT today in the mail I got a certificate that looked a little like this.

SO mine said Karen Schmidt and my test was Biology but you get the idea! so don't worry about it ;)

This basically means I am a genius. ha psych. It does mean, however, that I scored in the top 15% of everyone who has taken the test in previous years! :) I PASSED! I never have to take this dumb test again! YES YES YES. I am thrilled. I can be a science teacher now, and if my students say, "Teacher you do not know what you are talking about.." I will just whip this certificate out and say, "yes I do!" hahaha sorry to toot my own horn but I just am so excited.  Well all, it looks like 2012 is shaping up to be a GREAT year. Love the life you have and go find yourself a valentine before Tuesday :) that's gonna be a good day too. adios.

Happy Holidays

Oh how I love Christmas break.. but then again don't we all?? Wanna know the best thing ever?..... Ok, you twisted my arm, I'll tell you! So when I graduate I will basically have the coolest job ever and I will get a Christmas break every year, YIPEE! For reals though, I can't wait to get out there and start teaching, yeah I am about to poop my pants at the same time 'cause I am so scared but I also am so excited and know it is the job for me. Anywayyyyzzzz... my break. Let me tell you, it was been lots of fun! I have been down to Bountiful a lot, skied twice on two feet of snow (awesome powder days right fellow Beav lovers, psych). I went shopping in SLC with my amazing friends, we went to the Gallivan Center and Temple Square and it was fun (even if I was the only one with out a guy there too keep me warm :) good things my friends still love me enough to keep me around! haha loser alert right here. I kid I kid.)

The crew. :)

I finally got on top of the Conference Center as well. It may or may not have been against the rules (if there is a sign that says "Don't proceed beyond this point, unless you are with a tour" and there are chains across the stairs it's probably against the rules, huh.. ) but we did it anyways and I loved it.

 My camera doesn't do it justice but it really was such a pretty view. Too bad we were breaking the rules and I was nervous, I woulda loved to have stayed longer!

Next I have been practicing up on the ukulele my little brother got me for Christmas, isn't he the best?? I am getting pretty good too. Here is the first song I learned I now have like 5 more under my belt. I love it.

 (Still not sure how I got the guts to put this up but here it is)

I also got to watch "Never Say Never" (you ALL know that this is the Justin Beiber documentary, just accept the fact that you love him too) and "The Witches" which are two of the best movies ever :). My siblings and I redid my parents living room for Christmas too and it was SO much fun. It looks so much better and I am pretty sure my parents love it. I loved doing it and being with my brothers and their wives (and my sister's family in spirit!!) so much. jeez I got blessed with such a good family! Sarah and I also got to go couch shopping for the room. We picked out an awesome couch and then surprised my papa by telling him he owed us a little bit of mula... hahahahahahaha we felt good about it.  

Then for New Years Meghan and I went down to SLC to be with some friends from down there and we had a great time! We went to a BEAUTIFUL cabin and then a dance party where we (Meghan, Kyle, and myself) made up a verrrryyy classy dance move. It was a fun way to celebrate the New Years. AND that night my friend Chris introduced me to one of the yummiest treats ever. You know nibs? The little licorice bites?? Well those come in normal licorice size now... (Not sure if that makes sense but they just made them long now) let me tell you they are delectable. It probably helps that licorice is already my favorite non-chocolate candy :)

 YUMMMMM.. for reals though..

One last thing that you all do not really need to know but I am going to tell you anyways, I found my new favorite song! It is called "You" by Chris Young and it is UH-mazing I am listening to it right now as I.. type?.. haha yup

 Peace and love. tata

Lost my mojo

So let's be honest, lately I have just been out of it and I cannot for the life of me figure out why! I just don't really feel like my self, have no desire to do anything, and mope around a lot. So I thought... "hmmm, maybe I'll blog about it!" So this is me, trying to regain my mojo. I think I am just real bad a separating everything in my life, once one thing goes wrong everything else seems terrible too. Let me think back to what my life has been like the past few months, well there is always school of course. However, I don't feel that stressed... I am doing just swell in all of my class. Ok next item, I got sick with... well let's just say a virus. It is a common virus and apparently A LOT of people at USU have it.. according to the doctor. Maybe that is why I have been so. blah. lately. But things were weird before then.. Alright, dating life. This one can be stressful. Stressful may not be the right word, more like frustrating. I like guys but they never seem to ask me out and the ones I only wanna be friends with want to take me out every day. Papa's great advice was, "think of dating in terms of probability, there is a ton more guys out there that you won't like than ones that you will. So it is just more likely that guys you do not like will ask you out!" Eureka! Thanks dad. haha  Perhaps that's why I have isolated myself and filled my schedule with homework, real work, and family time instead of parties, basketball games, and friend nights. Or perhaps none of those things matter. I just want to feel like I am accomplishing something ya know? Like I am doing things that REALLY matter in my life! Serving others, reading the scriptures, going to church, sharing the gospel... and loads more. This Christmas season that is what I am going to try to focus on. Do it with me! Ah... feeling better :) gotta love life!

Sometimes.

Sometimes you just need to give yourself some slack. Sometimes you are going to make a stupid decision. Sometimes you'll make the same mistake twice. Sometimes you won't get the grade you want. Sometimes life is hard and kicks you while your down. Sometimes you are lonely and wonder why. Sometimes things aren't fair.
BUT...
Sometimes life is fabulous. Sometimes everything works out as planned. Sometimes you'll catch a lucky break. Sometimes you'll feel like everyone in the world loves you. Sometimes your day will seem to be straight out of a movie. Sometimes you will see the true beauty of the world. Sometimes you just want to sing as loud as you can. Sometimes you can't help by smile.
All the times we need to say thank you for the hard times so we can notice the great times. 

Did you know?

Random thought but you don't have to read it if you don't wanna.... On youtube, when a video is loading you can press the arrow keys and instead of watching that circle go round and around it will let you play snake! try it out.

My new battle cry

For all you trash talkers out there, this video is for you. John and I were just messing around on the computer and he showed me this. I think it is SOOOO funny and it gets funnier every time I watch it.

GOT HEEEM! Great saying, try it out sometime.
Peace.

My little brother

 Tonight Logan High plays Mountain Crest in football! And I will be completely honest... I am so excited! Ok ok ok I am not living in high school still, even though I am going to be proud to represent my high school apparel at the game, I am there to support my amazing brother John. (His gold locks and all!) 

 He blocks, catches, and runs the ball! GO GO GO GO JOHN! 

And isn't he attractive???? look down.... oh goodness. hahahaha

 Yeesh he just amazes me! He is so nice, amazing at football, freakin smart, and the best little brother I could ask for!

Good luck Johnny. Love you