It's been a long time comin!

So I finally acquired a driver's license today. I just thought everyone in the cyber world would like to know that. =) Finally at 18 I get it but I never really needed it until now. I'm super excited and scared but this is gonna be a new adventure that I'm gonna enjoy. =D

College?

So this is the personal statement thing I had to write for my application to the U of A. It's just to let them know more about the student than just their academics I guess.

I was born with a birth defect. I’m missing many parts from my right leg. For instance, the fibula which is one of the two major bones in the lower half of the leg, the ankle, the anterior cruciate ligament, two of my toes, and many more that I probably don’t even know about. Because of this disability I’ve spent a good chunk of my seventeen years in the doctor’s office or the hospital. The doctor that saved my leg when I was just a baby is still my orthopedic doctor today and I’ve always wanted to become a nurse so that I could work with him and repay him in a way for all that he has done for me. I’ve acquired a bit of medical knowledge after being around it my entire life, and it has helped me a great deal so far. Having to deal with this infirmity has been a challenge for me but has only humbled me and made me a tougher and stronger woman. I think I’m very compassionate towards those in pain because I’ve been in that position many times. My mother says that my first word was “hurting”; I had said it when I had gone into the doctor’s office and saw all the patients that were waiting. I understood their pain and I somehow understood that they were going through what I was going through. My mom has been one of my biggest supporters and influences throughout my life. You’d think that having ten children would make it hard for her to attend to me as much as she did. Lucky for me I’m the baby of the family so she didn’t have as many kids to take care of when I came along with all of my problems. To be able to take care of other people like my mother took care of me will be so rewarding for me and those I serve.

Adventures at the Zoo!

These Are my 2 small group songs that I performed at the zoo this year.

Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming

Keyra Paden (2nd sop), Karly Lewis (1st sop) , and ME (alto)






Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Xavier Simms and ME

The Big Bad Senior!!!

So we got my senior picture and it's already in its frame on the wall! It's complete now!!! =)

ME: In All My Glory!

So I had this assignment in English to write about like where I stand and who I am and stuff so that my teacher could get to know a little more about me. This is what I ended up turning in! I really hope you like it!!! =) =)

My family is pretty much my entire life and my rock. I have 9 older siblings which I love very deeply. Six of them are married and as a result of that I have 22 nieces and nephews that drive me crazy but I love them too.

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and am proud of it!! I have defined who I am through this church. I do my best to be the best Mormon I can be which is pretty good compared to some of the other Mormons I know.

Sometimes I hate being a girl cause of all the issues that come with that. Some examples would be: makeup – I just think it is a waste of time to gunk up your face just so the boys will notice you, having to deal with all the girl drama that happens over boys or something stupid like that, and last but not least I hate being judged by other girls and boys too.

I’m fat and I know it!! I don’t necessarily want to be fat but that’s just how it is right now and I accept that. Sometimes it bugs me that I’m not normal, according to some people, which really sucks but I deal with it.

I’ve been told quite a few bazillion times that I’m amazing and inspiration and stuff like that but I just don’t see it. All I see is some fat girl who has gone through a lot in her life and is just a normal teenage girl.

It’s surprising to me how much some people look up to me in so many ways. It actually kind of scares me too but a good scared!

I absolutely LOVE watching T.V. It is one of my favorite things to do in the world. Watching it just gives me a way to get away from this world and into so many other ones and I actually learn a great deal from T.V. which is shocking to some of my family.

Music can ALWAYS cheer me up no matter how angry, sad, or any other emotion I am feeling. I rely on it to do that for me. Music pretty much just runs through my veins and completely fills my soul and body at all times.

All of the surgeries, doctor’s appointments, and pain that I have gone through in my short life of 17 years have made me who I am today. If not for all of that I wouldn’t be the strong, compassionate, loving, understanding, emotional, and tough woman that I am now. My mom says that one of my first words was “hurting” because I would say it about the other patients in the doctor’s office when I was like 2.I knew how they felt and didn’t want them to have to feel it too.

My friends make my life so full of fun, love, and chaos that I love with all my heart. They help me get through all of the crazy things that happen to me and always give me greatly appreciated advice that helps me so much.

I am the kind of person that loves with all of my soul. I am so protective of all my friends and family it is kind of ridiculous but I don’t see that as a bad thing. This just means that once I’m in your life you’ll never get rid of me as long as I’m wanted there.

I really, really, really, really love singing. I can express myself so well when I do. I’m really insecure about my voice but I always try my best and hope that it sounds good. Pretty much all of my family sings so it runs in my genes.

I get straight A’s but I still don’t think I’m that smart. I just do what’s asked of me and try my hardest on tests and stuff. I think I’m only like mediocre smart not like genius smart.

I love watching people dance. It is just so amazing to me to see these people do such amazing things with their bodies. I’ve always wished I could dance like them but I can accept that all I can do is very limited and probably looks funny but as long as I’m having fun I don’t really care.

I’ve been told more than a few times that I am a pretty blunt person nut they always like that about me. If someone is driving me nuts or being a jerk I’m most definitely going to tell them how I feel so that they will hopefully go away or shut up at least.

I really like to hug people! I've been told I give the best hugs too. It is also another way that I can show my love for my loved ones.

I’m always put in a leadership role because I guess I’m a good example for others or something like that but it really scares me sometimes. I’m scared I won’t do a good job or I’m not really qualified for it.

I really love snack time!! My mom makes the best treats in the world that I just scarf down every time she makes something. Lemon squares are like my most favorite snack that she makes though. I could eat a whole pan by myself if she would ever let me.

Jub Show 2009

Karly Lewis(sop), Keyra Paden(2nd sop), ME(alto), Kanasha Smith(sop)

"Someone Who'll Watch Over Me"




All girls song

"Never Grow Old"



Group Song

"As I Went Down To The River To Pray"



Group Song

"Seasons of Love"



Small group song

"You Don't Own Me"



Commercial

"Fat Guy/Girl In A Little Coat"




And there you have it!! All of the good stuff from Jub Show 2009!!!!!YAY!!!!!!=)

Head YCLdom!!

I got called to be a Head YCL like a month ago and it is going great!! The 4 head YCL's are me, Courtney Peterson, Patricia Cluff, and Jeannette Carpenter. We have had 2 meeting already and we've had a lot of fun so far! I'm loving being a Head YCL because I actually get a say it what happens at camp and what we do. I think the best thing about being a head YCL is that I get to do it with some of my best friends!!!! Whenever we get together for anything we always end up talking about camp! I love being able to talk to mom about camp too!! I can always bounce my ideas off of her and see if they are good. I have a good feeling that camp is going to be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also get to be over my girls from last year which just makes me want to go to camp already! I can't wait to spend time with all of the girls in my stake and just have FUN!!!!