Christmas Eve

More like Death Eve. That is right interweb, I, Aisha Ploth, will be going under for the first time tomorrow and getting my wisdom teeth out. I am more nervous then I was starting school. Luckily, I got a blessing so I am more relaxed but still.....why can't the teeth just stay in? Oh because they will ruin the work my braces have done.

In more EXCELLENT news, it has finally happened! The first gal from 262 is getting hitched! Mallory Price will be Mallory Ling in FOUR MONTHS! Yes, Mormon engagements aren't very long but honestly, a temple wedding isn't hard to plan. And even better news, Mr. Hala Ling ( the Lucky guy) is from Olympia, Washington so the wedding is going to RIGHT HERE in Seattle

Oh this fall will be crazy. The last one all together so we will have to LIVE IT UP. I just wish Kendal was around. She will be staying at my house for the wedding. Maybe we will hit up the Harry Potter exhibit?! Then four, give or take, days later I am off on my wonderful Christmas vacation!

I need to start my list of goals for Fall semester. There is so much I want to do but for now, I am going to attempt to watching Pretty Little Liars. Goodness, I adore this show!

Friday Morning

The plan was to go to bed early, but I was reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch. It is one of my favorites and it was a thrift store find. I enjoy the movie just as well, in case you were wondering.

So it is here, August has arrived and already I feel like it is almost over. I have so much to do but not enough motivation to get anything accomplished. Every time I think of my wisdom teeth being yanked out of my head, I panic. I will probably cry before I go into the office.

Drew is gone and I am sad. Mikey will be leaving and I do not think I am as sad. I love that I get along with my brothers and we have fun. but I do not like when they act like they are equal to me. That sounds mean but sometimes I feel like they think we are on the same level and they can treat me and my mom like garbage. I know I am not the best when it comes to respect but seriously? As a 14-16 year old, you should not be telling me that I am wrong and not to question you. And do not do that to my mom, only I can. (:

In other news, I believe I am developing a more liberal mind set. Oh goodness, my dad is going to kill me. Now you might ask, "How can a Mormon be liberal?". How the heck am I suppose to answer that?!? I believe what I believe. Though I just labeled myself, I am going to try to stay away from doing that.

Now to snuggle up next to my fan in this blazing, hot room.

Sad Day

Though a month seems like a long time, it is not. August is coming and its coming fast. I cannot believe what has happened. When I have a day off I rush around trying to get random errands done, this is hard when you have a family that you just want to be with. For now, I am all done with my laser hair removal surgery, I might go back for a follow up. Its 40% off so heck, why not! I officially have my passport and my oral surgery is final. In bad news, I have to get ready to go back to Rexburg. There are somethings I am not looking forward to but I have some dear ones help me through it. The boy I was interested in, is not in any way interested in me. And finally, Everett Jamba Juice lost two of the most amazing MICs. Amanda is moving back to Ohio while her husband is depolyed overseas and Steven (the GM) is moving stores. That hit like a ton of bricks. We were all prepared for Amanda but Steven's was out of NOWHERE! The worse part, tomorrow is his last day at Everett. He is seriously, the best manager I have ever had in my four years in the work force. It was just a sad day at Jamba and will probably be for the next couple of days. To make matters worse, me and another girl are leaving this next month. Hopefully the next GM is cool and will let me return next summer.

Well this is all I have. I thought about how I havent posted anything and thought I would let you in on my depressing news.

To end on a light note, this was posted up on facebook by a family friend and I LOVE it:

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever!

There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate! Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.

I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds.

Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice. Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things I have already been given. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in the Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine. And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and Praise my eyes to the heavens and stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, and be thankful for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!

Late Night Posts are my thing.

The Maine is wonderful pop-rock-whatever band I heard from a girl that I worked with at Jamba Juice in Safeway. She posted a bulletin on myspace and I listened to them. They were so cute and fun, of course I needed to tell Lynden! I was on spring break in Georgia and they were coming to Seattle the very next week. Lynden and I went to an afternoon show and had so much fun! Now, The Maine plays on the radio and I listen to a million girls say how John Oh is their boyfriend. Whatever. However, I was at target today and saw their, I am guessing, new album for $7.99 and I bought it. That is what I am listening to right now. (:

Updated, final schedule for Fall 2010:
M, W, F: Political Inquiry 11:30-12:30
M: Intro to International Studies: 12:45-1:45
M, T, W, TH: Beginning Spanish I 4:30-5:30
T, Th: Macro-Economics 11:30-1
ONLINE: World Civilization Since 1500

And, my dear roommate, Ashley Balmforth, will have THREE of the same classes as me. Its going to be super fun. Speaking of roommates, Jamie is coming back in the fall!! She got an internship at Bear World so she is staying for the fall and I am so excited.

Along with great roommates, I talked to Kendal. I don't know if I ever have expressed my love for her, but golly it is big. She is the most real person I know and always knows how to keep me focused. I am not nervous of what she thinks about me because she doesn't judge. She listens to me complain about the silliest things and still loves me. She believes in me and is such a great example. She is super cute and has great taste in music. I am so blessed to have had her as my first roommate. We have had our ups and downs but she is wonderful, amazing, and great. KENDAL SUE SUE TITUS I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING THE BEST!!

Last night I watched 2 completely different documentaries; Hell House and Red Without Blue.
Hell House was...I don't know how to explain it but I really enjoyed Red Without Blue. Both documentaries made me think about my life and how I conduct my life. I learned a few things. A.) I am going to try not to judge people anymore about ANYTHING. B.) I will love everyone and show that love at all times. C.) I will always tell my children (if I have them) how much I love them and will love them no matter what. At first, I wrote "support" but I thought, you can love someone but not be happy about what they are doing. What I want to make clear is that i believe you can love someone and let them feel comfortable to come to you. You don't need to accept everything people are doing, it is how you conduct yourself towards someone.

1 John 4: 7&8

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of
God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and
knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

3 Subway Sandwiches, VW GTI, and my future.

First off, I ate THREE subway sandwiches this week. Not in one day of course! I have started this habit where when I see a movie in theaters I take subway. It is an amazing idea, I don't know why thought of it before. So Tuesday I saw Karate Kid with my brothers and a spicy Italian, Thursday I saw Eclipse and another spicy Italian, and on Saturday I forgot my lunch so Emma got me a BLT from subway. I need to be more adventurous when it comes to eating, not getting the same old thing. I think it is a good idea.

Second, I drove a VW GTI on Saturday!! Well, I didn't go joy riding, I just moved it from the front parking lot to the back parking lot. One of the groomers, Kristen, has the GTI and I told her before how much I love her car. Besides from talking Harry Potter and being sarcastic to each other we talk about her car. On Saturday she parked up front, which we technically are not allowed to do, she peeked over the gate and asked to watch out for her car so it wouldnt be towed. In return, I told her I was going to steal it and without hesitation she asked, "Well, wanna move it?" I of course PEED MY PANTS!!!! The groomers were laughing at me and joking I was going to be gone for awhile. I wasnt but man that baby drove like butter going down a hot frying pan. I loved loved loved it! Kristen threatened me because it is a very expensive car. My response? "I know! That is why I don't own one!!"

LASTLY (is lastly a word?!), registering for the new semester was 29 minutes ago and for the first time I got exactly everything I wanted and it wasnt so hard. Sure, the server went slow but I was so lucky. I am now starting on my major classes and I still cannot believe this will be my third year at BYU-Idaho. I wish I could say I have 2 years left but I think I will have to go over one semester. Hopefully, my mom won't freak out. So this is my Fall 2010 schedule....DRUM ROLL PLEASE....
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Macro-Econ Principles and Problems: M, W, F 10:15-11:15am
Into to International Studies: M 12:45-1:45pm
Political Inquiry: M, W, F 11:30-12:30pm
Beginning Spanish 1: M, T, W, Th 4:30-5:30pm

That is 11 credits and I am adding one more class. I just have to wait for my summer classes to go through. Eeek. I am so excited for the fall!!

I never thought I would say it BUT

Eclipse wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. In fact, I enjoyed it. My dislike for Kristen Stewart doesn't change. She is still a terrible actress and looks like she is going to pass out at anytime. I don't understand how she has been acting this long. At the end of the movie Bella is telling Edward about how he makes her feel like her "true self" and I thought, "Cool! So you feel like you need to be whiny, naggy brat?" I do not think I would ever want to be her. Well, making out with a vampire I could keep up with and seeing a Native American boy shirtless and ripped would be amazing. I think you could get your white socks EXTRA white on Jacob's washboard abs easily.

Now that I sound like every other 12 year old girl in the world, I actually did other things today.

1. Oral Surgery: I went to the surgeon and I have come to that conclusion that I hate how confusing insurance is. When I call my provider and ask about prices what do they want me to think when they say they cover 100% in network? I dont know what other people think but I take they are going to cover 100%, not $1500 a year. What is that about? How about you fix that Obama? Just make my insurance company tell me what exactly they mean! I don't want to be there freaking out about going under and then told I might need to pay $300+ because the office can only give me an estimate. Lame. Oh and even if I don't go through this I have a vellum. Can you get decent money for a pissy Valium pill?

2. CAKE DECORATING! Tonight was the 2nd night of cake decorating class and it was super fun. We did the practice boards and just did basic stuff but still...move over Ace of Cakes and Cake Boss!! Aisha might just be changing her major!! haha.

FIRST CAKE!!!!

3. ABC Family: Oh why oh why do you have to provide me with cheesey shows that rot my brain? Along with GREEK and The Secert Life of An American Teenager I have added Pretty Little Liars and Huge. Yeah, pathetic, I know. Pretty Little Liars is like gossip girl meets desperate housewives for 15 year olds. I haven't missed an episode yet!! And Huge I just discovered within the hour. Its about FAT CAMP! Gah, I do need a life. Next time someone asks why I don't have a boyfriend I am just going to direct them to this so they can see for themselves.

4. Music: Too much music reminds me of certain things and then I get sad. Don't get me wrong, I love remembering the old times but I don't want to dwell on them. There are tons of albums I cannot listen to because of this. I think that is why I have been so content with listening to the radio. No attachment, no "What if"s. Darn you Dashboard, just go away.

Another hot night, another excuse to lose almost all my clothing!

Photogenic Idea.

Before I get to the point of tonight's blog, I have some off-topic thoughts and things to tell.

1. Directors of "Remember Me"--you suck! Wow. What a terrible way to start a movie off! Well, not really terrible. It was a good way but really. How sad. ):

2. Seattle Weather-- Why did you have to get so hot so quickly? We all wanted nice weather but couldnt you just give us a cool 73 degrees with a lite breeze and SOME clouds. You know? Just be kind!

3. And with the weather, it is too hot to bake! So I baked mine and my mama's cakes for tomorrow's cake decorating class. Cannot wait!!!

4. Semester ends in 2 weeks!! Yesss!! Then back to REAL school!! (:


Now the topic: Photogenic-ness.

According to Wikipedia, "A photogenic subject (generally a person) is a subject that usually appears physically attractive or striking in photographs" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photogenic). This does not fit Aisha Danielle Ploth's traits AT ALL! In fact, I look better in person, right after I wake up. The camera is not my friend and thank goodness modeling isn't on my bucket list. Actually, being on America's Next Top Model would be a dream, but I am not photogenic, I am not tall enough, and I don't weigh the same as a newborn. Drats. Even though I am not blessed with this trait 2 of my brothers are. Drew and Kai take AMAZING pictures. They always look so perfect and the moment is captured. I have never seen a single gross picture of them and I always hate being in pictures with them. In case you were wondering, that is why I always make weird faces when my mom takes pictures. If I try to look lame in the pictures then I know its me and not, well ME. To prove my point I have some pictures. Do not be alarmed and if you don't want to see them then exit out!! These pictures are not photoshopped and are me being me. hahaha.

Ready....Set......GOOO!!!

Before bed. I thought my hair looked cute, it did. I did not. (:



I enjoyed my outfit. We were suppose to go out with the missionaries. They bailed.


I baked cakes!!


I wear that necklace everyday.


Now these two, I enjoy. Too bad my mouth is goofy.

Well with these pictures I hope I got my point across. They arent terrible but really??? How come my brothers are photogenic and I am not? I need to work on this if I am hoping to have kick ace wedding photos...or whatever else photos.

I blame Netflix, again.

Okay, really. I need to be in bed and sleeping. I am getting on a bad schedule again. I think I need to become friends with Nyquill again. Except for the whole part of me not being sick and the killer headache it gives me.

Today was my THIRD day off. Yeah, for read that right. I have three days off---in a row. It was really weird actually. I do not think I am a big fan. I finished my paper on obesity in youth and hung out with my mom. Drew wanted to go to Mill Creek so my mom and I went random shopping. It is really nice not to worry about money but I need to be extra careful. I got my cake decorating kit for the class my mom and I are taking. Oh my, it is beautiful. Now hopefully I am going to be good at it.

And BIG, important news. I, Aisha Ploth, am the 2010 Best of Show manager! That means I get to pick the best performers of each show throughout the semester and they get to play in MY show! I am so excited! I cannot wait to get back to Rexburg and just be involved. I always say I hated high school because I did not put the effort in and now in college I am! And I adore the committee members I know. My goal, again, is to meet more people and really get out there.

I need to get better blogging ideas but for now I am going to bed! oh and P.S. I picked up some gifts for my roomies this fall. I love getting something nice to kick off the semester, even if it is silyl. (:

Clap our hands and stomp our feet.

I was planning on going to bed early, but I could not fall asleep. So I watched "Loser" starring Jason Biggs. I really adore 90's teenager movies (this one was 2000 but that is close enough) and 90's music. I never thought of it until exploring pandora and netflix.

But you wanna know what I REALLY enjoy right now? The Format. Yes, The Format. Sadly they do not exist anymore, but they make me happy.

Today, I had off and I don't even know where to start. My brothers are here from their school homes and already it seems like the house is upside down. So to leave my mom alone I took Drew and Mikey out. We went around the big ole town of Monroe. We hit up some stores, subway, and saw the Karate Kid. Pretty cool, I like hanging out with them. Its nice to be around your siblings when you actual can get along with them. Oh which brings me to this thought: a turn on for me is seeing a guy getting along with younger kids and playing with them. It is just so cute and gets to me. I think its the idea of them with their own children.

Picture time!!

On Friday at the Pet Salon, Emma and I were told by the big boss to re-arrange the store. Saturday we did just that. It took 3+ hours. It was so intense but really fun. I adore Emma!! She is so sweet and fun. She is a graduate from UW with an art degree. Oh how I love those cute, art majors! Well, this pciture is the display I did!! I love it! It is showing off the summer wear for your bestfriend and some summertime fun you can have! Hopefully it does not get changed....


Seattle w/ Allen and Jarrett!!
I agree with Allen, this is a good picture. It even made wallpaper status on my phone! I think my favorite part of it is Jarrett's face--what a cutie! I miss these boys. Stupid Utah.

In other news, temple to temple relay race forms are coming along. I am just waiting for Mal's information and I can send it in! I am so excited and nervous. I need to start running my booty off!! One of the girls, Shae, thought it the COOLEST name. Ready?? LIPS, HIPS, & ASPHAULT! Great, right? I have been struggling to find a name. I really don't like cheesey names but I think this is really good. To clarify, we are a team of 8 girls doing a relay from the Idaho Falls temple to Rexburg temple in Septemeber. I am really looking forward to it. I really cannot wait to get back to school and back to feeling like I am doing something.

Speaking of Septemember, I have already started working on Mr. Allen Larsen's Birthday gift. I owe him BIG TIME! He always gets me great gifts and I am lame. I honestly forget. Well not forget but I am one of those people who thinks on Christmas Eve, "HOLY HECK!! CHRISTMAS IS TOMORROW?!?! WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN!?!?!" Bad habit, I know. I cannot be someone who goes out and gets gifts the day before or even on the event. I suck, I know.

My contacts are bluring out so that means its time for bed. G'night Moon!

Half Dressed and Ready to Go!

Yep! You read that right! I am half dressed and i need to leave in 15 minutes or less for another day at the pet salon. While I was getting the half ready I was thinking how much I love my job (well, I love love both but this is about the salon)! I might complain and get annoyed but I really do enjoy it! It is so fun and I am always learning something new about dogs and cats. I love seeing how much people love their pets. Yesterday, this lady kept telling me how much she loves her BEAUTIFUL, golden retriever, Shadow. Seeing her face when he was done was amazing. I think that's my favorite part of the job, seeing the customer's face. I really do enjoy customer service and giving all that I can. Sure, I can some mean people but that one kind customer makes it all worth it!

So for a cute story. There is this golden that comes in regularly and everytime I forget that he does this but it is so cute. So as the receptionist I get to check in the dogs (figure out what they are getting done), help groomers, order lunches, laundry, retail, general clean up, check dogs out, and whatever else. Well, when you do check out, you grab the dog's card and you figure out the charges. You tell the owner how good their dog was (99% of the time I am honest) and how cute I think it is! You ring up the charges and if there is retail. Then you go back and get the dog out of the kennel and bring 'em out! Well this golden doesn't push me down, he doesn't run to the gate, overall, he is very polite. However! Once that gate is open and he sees Daddy he is OOOFFF!! He grabs the leash out of my hand and runs ready to go. Everytime it makes me laugh!! Have you ever seen a golden do that?!?! I have not!! I love that dog.

Well I need to get my other half ready and out the door. This time I am going to keep this blogging up!!

Happy July!

Wow.Wow.Wow.Wow! Its July and been almost 2 months since I have blogged. What the heck, riiight?? I guess I just got busy and lazy. Well, I worked a lot and I did homework. I did some activities here and there. My Oma and Uncle John came over, which was so fun! Our chickens laid eggs. And I got to spend time with one of my favorite people in the world, Allen.

You can fill in the rest with assumptions because I am not really here to go into detail on those things. I was thinking while driving home from Allen's (tonight was his last night, I won't see him until..I dont know.....every time it sucks though and I get really sad. Dang emotions!) about the things I dont want to do with my life. Coming up on Junior year of college I have been checking out some internships and it makes me all sorts of nervous and excitied. I dont want to spoil any of them but I am really hoping next summer will be warmer!! Well, I still cannot figure out what I want to do but I can tell you what I do not want to do:
1. be a dog groomer
2. work in a pet grooming salon
3. make jamba for the rest of my life
4. live with my parents
5. still not have gone to harry potter world
6. be divorced
7. regret simple things
8. stray away from the Gospel

I need to work on number eight the most. I can feel Satan's ways and I know it sounds silly. Sometimes I think it would be easier if I just stopped everything I am doing and just do whatever. I know I struggle with things and I need to work on it. I WILL start. No more excuses, no more put offs. I need to start doing what is right!!

Goals:
1. exercise more
2. STUDY scriptures
3. PRAY PRAY PRAY PRAY
4. express love and kindness to everyone around me.

Those look good. On a side note, I do not like new contacts. I have to start a new pair tomorrow and I am not looking forward to it. I like old pairs that shouldnt be put into your eye. They are more comfortable and adjusted. Second, I am going to be a different kind of girl. Girls seem to always want to befriend me in order to figure me out or see if I am some kind of threat and I do not like that and I dont feel like I have done that. I have gone through so many guy's girlfriends because of this. They should know I don't want their boyfriend or their potential boyfriend and if I did he wouldnt be intersted and I dont waste my time. I am not looking for a boyfriend or any kind of relationship right now. I am clrearly unable to be apart of one.

Well now, none of that makes sense but holy heck it is almost 3!!! Well off to bed, I have work in the AM. Night!!! (:

One Day At A Time

This is what I need to keep telling myself. Only one day at a time and I can make it.

So my next day off is....I DON'T KNOW! Pretty weird. All weekend was the salon, this next week is Jamba, and then back to the Salon. I actually am looking forward to it. It helps me plan out my week and I am able to not waste time. My highlight of this past week was getting a pedicure with my mom! That was so nice. Now my toes are cute and happy! And I get to go back next month with my mom and Oma.

Since I have started at the salon I have really formed a love for pets. I have never been a big pet person because they are a lot of work. I really want a little dog to carry with me everywhere. Once again, something I have NEVER wanted. I think my mom is warming up to this.

I need to continue to think positive. Something this week has happened that makes me want to cry. I keep stressing over it but I really need to take it as a lesson to learn from. I guess sometimes I am too harsh and need to watch what I say.

Now I get to bust out an essay for English. Oh and NOTE TO SELF: Start writing in personal journal.

Hello Saturday

Well today isn't TECHNICALLY Saturday, but it is mine. (:

This past week I have worked 24 hours at the pet salon, 15 hours at Jamba, helped my mom with random chores, did 9+ hours of homework, AND read 3 books. Yeah, you can be amazed. haha.

Enough with my pride, the books I read were amazing! Oh my! I am finally glad I found something I could get through. I guess once I hit college I thought I had to read "adult books" but I don't. I am not going to explain the books I read because I am terrible at that. So I will just name them: Looking For Alaska by John Green and the first two books of the wake trilogy: Wake & Fade by Lisa McMann. From there I went to the library website and put on a hold on a bunch of books. I have been inspired to read the Uglies series thanks to an amazing review by Miss. Briana Fagan. (: So I am stoked to start those.


Hmmm. In other news...nothing really. From my scripture study there is a scripture that has really stood out in my mind.

Matthew 14:24 And Again I say unto you it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

This made me think about how I see money and material things in my life. I always want more or think I need more. Sometimes it is overwhelming and I do not feel like I am worth much but I need to remember the Heavenly Father and Christ will be there for me and when I am obedient than I will be blessed. Good, huh?

Well these is short but I am off to clean my room, read, and do some more homework! I have to do a podcast for my english class called "This I believe..." I just need to figure out what I believe in!!

Because she is a mother.

Yes, I took that title from Elder Holland's talk but I love that talk and have been thinking about it a lot lately. I especially been thinking about the lines he quotes at the very beginning from Victor Hugo, “She broke the bread into two fragments and gave them to her children, who ate with eagerness.‘She hath kept none for herself,’ grumbled the sergeant.‘Because she is not hungry,’ said a soldier.‘No,’ said the sergeant, ‘because she is a mother.’

Being a parent is probably the biggest responsibility given to a person. When I see kids my age, younger, or even older, that are doing the "wrong thing" I often think, "Where is your mother?" "What would your mother think?" or even, "Do you know that your mother loves you?" Everyone wants to be loved by a mother, but not everyone has that blessing. Look at the Lost Boys from Peter Pan, for example. Peter brought Wendy to NeverLand to be their Mother. Girls carry around dolls, mothering them and boys want their mommy to make it better. Even society recognizes this, example: Mcdonalds commercial where parents are fighting to give their son the happy meal, the dad ends up giving it to the boy but he replies with a, "Thanks Mom!"

With this, I have been reflecting on my own Mother. Today, I wasn't the best daughter, I will 100% admit I was disrespectful. However, my mother should always know how much I admire her. My mom is crazy, but the good crazy. I know my mom would kill for me and my brothers. I know my mother will do whatever she can for me. Looking at my mother's life I feel like I haven't accomplished half the things she has. At 16, my mother was on her own. At 18, she was married and traveled to a FOREIGN country to meet in laws she had never met. How did she do it? How can one person work up that courage? And me....well I don't even like going to the store alone. Sometimes I feel like she is unfair or she doesn't "get it". But she does, she gets it more than I could imagine. At least I don't have a mother like Precious did. If you havent seen that movie...YOU SHOULD! Be aware of the 100+ "f words". That is an example of what a mother SHOULD NOT BE!

Being a mother is something that I know I want to do. I love school and I love my major but in the end I know that being a mother is my calling from Heavenly Father. In my Patriarchal Blessing it talks about being a mother. That is probably my favorite thing. I know it will be hard and I know I will cry and fight but because I have such an amazing mother I can do it.

To conclude, here are somethings I admire about my mother, I should probably tell her.
* She is beautiful. Truly, inside and out. She is rough around the edges but she is genuinely beautiful.
* She is understanding. I can tell her ANYTHING and she won't judge me. She is my favorite liberal. (:
* She is giving. When my mom sees a homeless person, she gives them money without thinking. When she sees someone in trouble she tries her hardest to help them out.
* She gets her way. This woman can get you to refund her money you didnt know she could.
* She loves thrifting and gets excited about finding "new, old" things.
*She puts her kids first.
*She shares, even when she doesn't want to.
*She will take every kid to their favorite restaurant, in the same day, to make everyone happy.
*She makes yummy dinner
*She laughs at herself; she is HILARIOUS!
*She is in touch with more spiritual things then she thinks.
*She tries to be organized but isn't at all
*She sends me texts everyday saying she loves me.
*She wants me to be happy and believes in me.

So in the end, thanks Mom. You are the best. No matter what you think, everything I have accomplished is all because of you. I am sorry when I am a pain. I am sorry when I don't say these things enough and you don't feel it. I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU!

Its Sunday again

Today, I was the ONLY receptionist. This wasn't suppose to happen but I did it all by myself! I only had to call one of the other girls three times, not bad. And it was for legit reasons. For now on its going to me closing up shop. I felt so great about doing anything. I even wrote up the list on a word document so I could highlight everything. I am 100% sure I did everything right. This week has been so crazy. I have never felt so tired and happy. My feet are killing me, I need a pedicure. Tomorrow I work from three to seven at Jamba then I am off until Friday. From there I work five days in a row. woot.

This week I am going to go look at cats so I can adopt one. I found one online at the Seattle Human Society that I am in love with!! I cannot wait to meet her.

Besides being crazy busy all week, I was able to get all my homework done! It was great! I love my New Testament class! Learning about the Savior's life is really sweet. The more I read the closer I come to Him. I feel my testimony growing and I enjoy it. I feel like I can help my family out more as well. When my Oma comes here in the summer I really want to share the Gospel with her. I think I am so eager to share with her because it makes me so happy and I want to express that to her. I don't like sharing it with most people because I feel like they put me down. Being shut down for what you believe in is the most difficult thing to bear. That is a reason I am not a fan of "open minded" people, because they are not. I feel like I do a good job in not judging people.

Well I am going to go downstairs and grab a church movie and maybe even another piece of pumpkin pie!! (:

First Break Down

Maybe it is from all the work, maybe it is from the lack of socializing, or yet maybe it is because I am crazy. I will not go into details because I will sound pathetic but tonight I had the opportunity to be in my mom's room crying my eyes out. I have not cried like that in awhile and it was not even worth my time. I hate feeling like this. I hate doubting myself. I just need to get over it. I am sick of being told that I need to "better" myself. I don't think I am negative, I am realistic. Well I get to work two more days and get a day off. Oh joy. Highlight of my week: potentially adopt a kitty. Someone will love me. (:

Now I am going to watch My Best Friend's Wedding; the story of my life.

Aisha's Week

Monday: Dustin came in, hung out in Seattle

Tuesday: work @ Pet Salon- 11am-7pm, ADTR with Lynden, and spent the night

Wednesday: Work @ pet store- 8:30am-4:30 pm

Thursday: Work @ Jamba 12-4:43

Friday: Work @ Jamba- 10am – 6pm

Saturday: Work @ Jamba- 11:30 – 7:30

Sunday: work @ pet store- 9:45am – 5pm

And in between all that I need to do homework. What the heck? Many young people do this!! I can do this. I can do this. Aahhh!! Can I?!?!

Thursday was not ignored.

So I need to back peddle, of course. Starting with Thursday! Oh what a day. I don't even know where to begin. Well, the beginning of course!

Thursday was my Mom's birthday so of course my day was dedicated to her. First on our agenda of the day was my doctor's appointment in Redmond. Last summer I started the process of laser hair removal and I am on the 4th treatment out of six. This last time was different though. I got burned!! I look like a fish! It is really weird but thankfully no one can see it and no big deal. It happened because I tanned in Rexburg and the laser was attracted to my wonderful tan body. (:

Next up, thrift stores. My mom loves thrift stores more than almost anything. So while in the store walking behind my mother I receive a phone call from a number not in my phone. It was Subway and they wanted an interview at 4! Finally, all my hard work with filling out applications was paying off. Sure, Subway wasn't my first choice but I was getting somewhere. So leaving Value Village I had some cute, yellow shoes and a job interview. Upon returning home, I was settling in before I had to get going with my interview when I received ANOTHER call from Kohl s for a job interview on Monday! WOW! Two in one day!!! When I did not think things couldn't get any better, I checked my email. The night before, I had applied for a receptionist job in Bellevue for a Pet grooming saloon. It was advertised as three days a week equally out to be 2o hours a week. Pretty, sweet. I have been handing out my resume on craigslist like it was candy! But finally, my endless search online I finally got a reply! The people from the Pet store wanted to interview me THAT DAY! Frantically, I had to change around everything for the rest of the day so I could make the interview. I called subway and they said I could come in that very minute, which was 2pm. I didn't want that job but I still tried my best at the interview. Once I was done with the interview I got a call from the Pet store to come in at 5:30 so i was off again. Getting there just in time I walked in and the store was crazy! Bellevue is very classy and this store is not short of it. If you like to spend hundreds of dollars on your pet that you refer to as your child then this is the place for you! Only interviewing for 5 minutes, I got the job! She started training me right then and there! I have training again on Tuesday so hopefully I can get it all done. Its a lot to take in. Whitney, my trainer, wants me to be able to start doing things on my own by the end of next week!! WOW! 20 hours a week at 10 dollars a hour I cannot wait.

So in the end, Thursday, was an amazing day. It was so surreal. Things are finally paying off. Today I started back at Jamba. I love working at Jamba, besides the crazy customers its super fun! I didnt even have to train, I just jumped right back in. If I get the job at Kohls though I think I will quit Jamba since Kohls is closer and I probably will get paid more. Well, hopefully.

And in conclusion, its Friday night and I am about to go to bed. Being home is good but not a lot to do. I am really hoping working will take up my time and with my online class I will be busy. yay!

Besides doing nothing I made book marks for Scriptures!! (:
The picture wont upload but they are pretty freaking sweet! I thought it would be cool to make them as gifts for missionaries and Relief Society girls. Good idea, yeah?

Well I am off to bed. I am cycling tomorrow morning, helping my mom, and then closing Jamba. Hey Summer!!! (:

What is a sea monsters favorite snack..?

SHIPS AND DIP!!!! hahahaha.

This post I am going to actually try. I started off strong, now I am half acing it. This time this post will be something worth reading.

Well I woke up feeling sick, so I didn’t go to cycling. Drats. I did eat a delicious egg and bacon sandwich, courtesy of my mom, and watched a movie, Peacock. This film stars Cillian (pronounced Kill-i-an) Murphy, who I adore. He is probably the prettiest man I have ever seen. And did I mention talented?? He is an irish actor who is very diverse. Remember Scarecrow on the new batman? Yeah, that’s Cillian. Or the crazy guy from Red Eye, yeeeaah Cillian! Love him. So Peacock, it’s the crazy movie about a man (Cillian) having split personality disorder. It’s really intense and I really enjoyed it.

From there I helped my mom with some more cleaning and arranging. Also got a call from Jamba, I start work on Friday! I am so excited to start working and seeing the lovely people at Jamba.

News gets better!!!!
I got my A Day To Remember ticket!! That’s right, first show of the summer and of course with my favorite Lynden! I am so excited!!

Later, looking at my YMCA schedule I saw there was a 5:30 power cycling class. So of course I went to that. WOW! Power cycling is cycling on crack. So intense but I felt the burn. I need to start looking at other classes to take. I think I am getting comfortable enough with going to the Y.

To end the night I watched The Great Mouse Detective and ate pizza with my brother and mom. I also have started some more of my online English class homework. I finished reading an article by Elder David A. Bednar. He is amazing. I always enjoy his talks and he is so in-tuned with the spirit. The talk was about learning about faith. It talked a lot about our own agency and controlling our learning but the Lord will help guide us. I love knowing that knowledge is what we will take with us in the next world and I need to get as much as I can now.

Now here I sit, watching Glee after a cool shower. I love showering at night, especially in the summer when everyone is sleeping. Though I probably keep people up with the sound of the water, I still feel like it’s a secret and only mine. (:

Now I am off to bed. It’s my mom’s birthday tomorrow and we are going to go do something CRAZY! Okay, nothing crazy but she deserves my full attention.

Tonight, I held hands with a boy...

..it was my little brother, Kai, but still it was cute. However, I do not owe my roommates m&m's. (:

Today was another exciting day in Snohomish (Monroe), Washington. And by exciting I mean, it was nothing out of the ordinary. I woke up to a silly text, took a shower, and cleaned my room. All before 11. Pretty neat-o huh? After doing some other chores I caught up on some of the episodes of "My Life as Liz". Its this cute MTV show, starring a cute red head, different girl. Though it might not be real--okay it probably isn't-- I still really like it. When my mom got home we went and picked up Kai to take him to his piano lesson. While waiting my mom took me to get a Slurpee and to drop off a job application. I am getting so frustrated with the job thing. At least I have one job though, right?

The highlight of my day was buying the great mouse detective and eating shrimp tacos. Man, I need to start getting out.

Well here is another exciting blog...I need to get better at this.

Sunday is a Special Day

I always like to think of Sunday as the start if the week, not Monday, but Sunday. I think partly because of Sacrament meeting. Going to church for 3 hours sounds like hell but it really is refreshing. One of my goals is to forget about my worldly worries and focus on the Savior and His teachings. Today during the meeting a (very cute) missionary gave a talk about the resurrection and atonement. I enjoyed it very much and especially liked the story he got from President Faust's talk in 2002 Liahona:

Some years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley told “something of a parable” about “a one room school house in the mountains of Virginia where the boys were so rough no teacher had been able to handle them.

“Then one day an inexperienced young teacher applied. He was told that every teacher had received an awful beating, but the teacher accepted the risk. The first day of school the teacher asked the boys to establish their own rules and the penalty for breaking the rules. The class came up with 10 rules, which were written on the blackboard. Then the teacher asked, ‘What shall we do with one who breaks the rules?’

“ ‘Beat him across the back ten times without his coat on,’ came the response.

“A day or so later, … the lunch of a big student, named Tom, was stolen. ‘The thief was located—a little hungry fellow, about ten years old.’

“As Little Jim came up to take his licking, he pleaded to keep his coat on. ‘Take your coat off,’ the teacher said. ‘You helped make the rules!’

“The boy took off the coat. He had no shirt and revealed a bony little crippled body. As the teacher hesitated with the rod, Big Tom jumped to his feet and volunteered to take the boy’s licking.

“ ‘Very well, there is a certain law that one can become a substitute for another. Are you all agreed?’ the teacher asked.

“After five strokes across Tom’s back, the rod broke. The class was sobbing. ‘Little Jim had reached up and caught Tom with both arms around his neck. “Tom, I’m sorry that I stole your lunch, but I was awful hungry. Tom, I will love you till I die for taking my licking for me! Yes, I will love you forever!”

This simply story shows what Christ has done for us. He took the punishment for something he didn't do and continues to take it. This story always makes me cry when I hear it. I just love my Savior so much and am grateful for everything he has done and continues to do. The atonement is the single thing that we cannot ever truly understand. It is such a powerful gift and is everlasting.

Going back to earlier today; I made pancakes!!!

mhmmm pancakes!


its been awhile since i have normal colored pancakes!!

Well this week is going to be full of nothing too exciting. Just looking for a new job and helping my mom with things around the house. Oh and school starts this week. eeekkk.

A Day Late...Friend?

My apologies, I am a day late but I have a legit reason. I was at a baseball game with some of my favorite people!

Our Seats


Theo & Simon

And of course: the boys!

So my lovely roommate, Jamie, got mariners tickets for us on Friday. Jamie and I aren't the biggest baseball fans but spending time with some of our favorite cabin boys was awesome. We went with the Ling Lang Twins (Hala and Mamo) and Trevor. Those boys just crack me up. I think the highlight of the game was seeing Trevor's face when the elephant women sat down in front us, revealing half their bums. Sometimes it is weird to be back because I don't think about it not being Rexburg but then I hear "the F word" and see alcohol and I think, "What is that doing in Rexburg?!?! Wait, I am not in Rexburg!" Oh but it is not terrible, I missed the Seattle rain, air, and amazingness. I will live here for the rest of my life. Anyways, it was nice to have friends again. Plus seeing everyone before the next semester was awesome. Jamie and Trevor are going back to Rexburg. Sadly, it will be Jamie's last semester. And the Lings are going to Alaska to work! Pretty freaking sweet. With that Dustin is going up now as well. He is going up in two weeks and has a 12 hour layover in Seattle so I get to show him how Seattle rolls. So if anyone knows anything to do in Seattle at 7pm, let me know!!

Now on to today events. The whole day went by really fast. I went out to breakfast with my family then to Lowes. Who would have thought that would take 4 hours. As I get older I realize

Movie of the Day:
Old Dogs
An older selection (2009) but that movie was hilarious. I defiantly laughed so hard. It made me want to watch Accepted since Justin Long was in it. I need to make up a movie list for this summer. If anyone has any suggestions let me know!! Right now I have: Angels in the Outfield, A League of Their Own, and The Little Giants. Oldies but still goodies. (:

Song of the Day:
Once again, thanks to Kendal Titus, Float On By Goldspot
Cover by Modest Mouse. Kendal describes it PERFECTLY, "isn't it snazzy? makes you pay attention to the lyrics so much more. " Oh how I miss her.


In other news: I don't think I am going to Collville. Now I just need to contact the people. I dontJamba so that will be good. AND my Oma is coming in June. yayayayay!!

Well I am really sleepy so I am out!! Thanks for reading! (: how time just goes by. Its crazy! I just helped my mom with random things. Nothing too exciting want to feel like I regret anything. Being an adult sucks. I am applying to the fair as well as going to be at

Happy Thirsty Thursday!

For those of who don't go to school in Rexburg today is a special day. It is Thirsty Thursday. They day you are able to get the elixir of life, a 35cent (refill) soda. When other days it is 60cents. I know, what a day! Probably my favorite day of the week! How I miss going with my roomies!!

Now back to real life; today was Monroe's Goodwill's Grand Opening. Smashing, huh? Well I went with my mother and Sister Deford (from Mays Pond). It was so crowded and sure brought out the classy part of Monroe (not). That store sure is clean though! Ohmyheck! Super nice. I got some pretty sweet stuff. I adore owls now. Pandas are still my favorite but owls take a second now. Both of my journals are owls, I have that owl ring, now I have an owl locket and owl glass firgurine. Precious huh? After that lovely time we went and got lunch at this chinese place. So delicious! When you think the fun is over, it is not! Mom and I went and saw Bounty Hunter. I really nejoyed it and of course seeing Gerarad Butler was a lovely thing. I must say his "american" accent is kind of goofy.

Finally, I went cycling again today!! woot woot!! I feel great too!! I am going to try to keep up with it which I am sure wont be too big of a deal. My next goal is to try Yoqua!! Which is yoga in the water!! That will be super fun.

In latest news: still trying to figuring out Collville thing and I like I shouldnt. drats. ):

Cycling, Jamba, and FINAL GRADES

Well, today I started the day off with a good ole fashion cycling class. Overall, it was a great class. I absolutely adored it, the only thing missing was my lovely roommates! Now, for the ranting. The instructor, Cher (or something like that), reminded me of Brittney from the Girl version of the Chipmunks. Aside from the crazy instructor, I am surrounded by 10 middle aged mothers working to look good so their husbands will look at them and stop checking out their babysitter. Don't forget about the one mom who is organizing a mini-triathlon. Just thinking about competing makes me sick. On top of that the music was unfit. After Cher squealing about Madonna, we were able to enjoy hits from Jonas Brothers (because her daughters probably listen to them) and Pitbull. If you don't know the Pitbull song, I know you want me, and don't know Spanish I highly suggest you look it up before you go jamming out to it. haha.

After a lunch with my Mom and Sister Hall from Mays Pond at Bostons, I had the pleasure to visit the Everett Jamba Juice. What do you know, I got my job back!! Those exclamation marks are sarcasm. I love Jamba, it is probably the most fun I have had at a job but I am looking for more. Which brings me to the next problem I have; summer jobs. I have applied to at least 10 places this week and all I get is Jamba back. I recently got a job offer in Colville, Washington as a nanny for an old family from Mays Pond. I love these kids and I used to watch them 3 times a week in high school and the pay is amazing! 600 every two weeks, 1200 a month, for 3 months. But is it worth being away from my family? This is where I am going to really have to pray! I have learned though that the Lord isn't going to give you all the answers but we need to decide what to do. But dang, someone just decide for me!! Or not...

Movie of the Day:
An Education
This is an Indie Film about a girl, Jenny, who is trying to figure out what to do with her life and on the way she meets a man, David, who shows her the "finer things" in life. While living in the moment she finds out some dark secrets about David and soon has to make some rash decisions. I am really bad at explaining movies so I will stop there but I highly recommend this movie. I fell in love and wanted to be in real love. It made me reflect what I am doing and realize that an education is important. Look out for: Peter Sarsgaard (Garden State) and Dominic Cooper (Mama Mia).

Music of the Day:
I have a new favorite country group: Fast Ryde!
I espeically enjoyed "Top Down". This duo used this super cool effect that R&B/rap (T-Pain, maybe) artists use to make thier voice all funky fun! I love how music genres can mix and mash and be enjoyed by many. I might even have to go BUY this album. I know, crazy. So if you are looking for a kick-ace summer defiantly check out these super cute boys, I mean men. (:

Grades:
Kicked some textbook butt this semester: 3.7, making an overall 3.0. If I do super well on my summer classes, and I know I will, my GPA should raise more! This semester I actually TRIED and didn't miss any classes, which helps a lot. It could have been better but Ursla, Home and Family Management, is psycho and grades her own special way. Thank goodness for retirement!
And the class that I thought I would get a B in I got an A-. Pretty sweet. I am so stoked for this fall. I am going to start classes for my major!

Well, good night! I need to get plenty of rest. Tomorrow is the grand opening of the Monroe Goodwill. I know, how can I even think about sleeping?!?! (:

A Ghost Coon

Well, here I am again! I bet you were worried. But don’t be!

Today was a pretty swell day. I didn’t start the day off feeling like P-Diddy but I did start it off with a bath! Baths are just so great, like bathing in the clouds!

My roommate at school, Jessica, always took baths. We thought it was weird but then one day she told us she prefers them over showers and we should try it. Little did she know she would soon have to fight for the bath with the rest of us!

Chore of the day:

This summer I am really dedicated to getting work done for my Mom. I need to stop being such a lazy bum because I know I can do it! Today I cleaned the laundry room. I did a million loads of laundry and cleaned out dog food. My mom can even tell you I hate the smell of dog food and I hate matching socks, two things I got over.

This little nook my mom wants to make into a wrapping paper station. Pretty darn cleaver. My mom is probably the best gift wrapper and someday I hope to be as well!!

Summer Goal:
I want to get through all the living scriptures. For those who don’t know whT those are click here. Overall, it is a series of movies for the scriptures! Saturday Morning Cartoons just got Spiritual! But seriously, we have had the whole series for years and have never touched them. This summer, that will change. I will go through the Book of Mormon, Old and New Testament, Prophets, and church documentaries. I have never so excited! Today I watched: Nephi and the Brass Plates, The Tree of Life, and Abinadi and King Noah.

The Tree of Life really got to me. Seeing people leave the rod and saying how the rod was holding them back made me so sad. It made me realize that sometimes I feel the same, I don’t need the rod (God’s word) and think I can do it by myself. That isn’t true, I need Him and I need the word. I know that these movies will help me keep the spirit. I always think I can watch bad media and other things and be okay but I am wrong. When I watch the things I shouldn’t my mind wonders and it shouldn’t. I believe these movies will help me “hold to the rod”.

Family History:
Ever since my family history class I took in the fall, I have such a testimony of this work. What a wonderful thing to do and keep up with. Recently, my Opa died and my mom went to Germany for a month. Before that all happened I called my mom after class and told her that we needed to keep my Opa’s journals in our family. She thought I was crazy to be thinking about that but I knew that it needed to be said. Now being back she has some of them and even got some more information to add to our tree!! Also some neat pictures and special items that can be passed down. She gave me from my Oma, a 4-leaf clover, white gold, necklace that I absolutely love AND an owl ring that was my Opa’s. How beautiful. These are two new treasures that I will add to my collection.

Tomorrow I am going to attempt to get up to go early morning cycling. Then I am going to Jamba to get my job back and do some other random things. For now, I will finish watching “Where the Red Fern Grows” (Disney edition with Dave Matthews) and probably cry my eyes out.

Hello Summer!

I have been home for 48 hours and so far I have cleaned, unpacked, applied for jobs, and caught up on sleeping. In the middle of that I was inspired, inspired to do this blog. Now, you might not understand but I truly love blogs. I read them weekly but I never make them. I never have anything to say. This summer will be different. My goal is to keep up with my activities here. Whether it is movies, books, shows, trips, jobs, WHATEVER! And this time I am going to do it!!

Now my inspiration was kind of silly, it came from Julie & Julia. This movie was so cute and great! I heard it was confusing but I thought it was wonderful. It made me sad that Julie never got to meet Julia, but the inspiration was amazing. Feeling lost and finding your way with some simple thing, like cooking, was a great story. The next part of my inspiration came from my dear roommate, Kendal Titus , her blog is just so cute and has fun things. I want to kind of copy that but put my own flair into it, so we will see how this works out.

Song of the Day:

Fetus By Nas

Now honestly, I am not normally a "rap kind of girl", but Jeff Lunt made me this amazing mix rap CD and I cannot get over this song. Nas is rapping about being in his mother's womb and that journey. It is pretty amazing, I would never think about these things. In the "chrous" he says, " I shot my way out my mom.." To me this says he came out ready to go. He was born for greatness. I would highly recommend this song to anyone. As words from Jeff, "Nas is one of the best. He's not a rap artist, he's a poetic lyricist." And I fully heartly agree with that.

Book in Progress:

Today I went to the library and this one doesnt have a 3rd floor so I actually went for a purpose. When I was younger I would get in trouble in school for reading during class. Who gets in trouble for that?? Well now that I am older I dont read as much so this summer that all will change. I WILL read and I WILL enjoy it. (: Okay so the book to kick it off is going to be, Treasure Island By Robert Louis Stevenson and I am sure it will be better than Muppet Treasure Island.

Helping Mom:

Finally, this summer I am dedicating myself to helping my mom as much as I can. We have decided to take it one room at a time. Since my mom went to Germany for my Opa's funeral this past semester things got a little hetic and I am glad to be back to help her get back on her feet. Today we cleaned the formal living room. It looks super nice! I cannot wait to curl up with a book in there! I wish we had a family picture to out in there! That would seal the deal!

Well that is it for this first post. I am going to try to keep up with it and my updates are going tp change. Like what I hope to do and such. I think the best thing is to wing it. peeeace!