Efy Part 2

Pictures pictures pictures. Here they are.

Here is my whole company.

 

At a devotional and Addie's pretty hair. Haha(:

Kali, chan, savannah and of course Arielle not knowing what's going on.

 

Victoria pulling her model pose for me.

Jenica and Claire. Buddy's forever.

 

Chandler and Ashtyn.. Lovebirds. Also hilarious and obsessed with the word satan.

 

JC was one of the coolest kids, he was hilarious. And pulling a face.

Addie, and Jackson. They were studs.

Here is me with the guy counselor Jordan. He had sweet moves.

 

Bless her should here is my counselor. I loved Arielle so much she was amazing.

Me and Mary. one of my counselors

Sorry for the crappy pictures. My iPod got ran over and has never fully recovered. Here is a movement we started, HSM jumping pics.

 

Here is Mary, Paris, and shaylan during a model sesh. Love these girls!

 

Here are the boys... Chandler is being himself and half of the, don't know what's going on..

 

Our Group of girls minus 4.. I don't know where they are.

Well there's a lot of them. Not even all. Enjoy.!

 

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EFY : Part 1

I apologize, this is going to be a long post and this is only part one. Part two will be all pictures.

I went to efy last week and it was amazing. I'm always so excited, but so nervous for efy. Who are you going to sit by the first day? Who is going to be in your company? Who is going to room with you? Where will you be staying? where will you hide at the dance? All those questions went through my head as I waited in line for check in Monday. I got all checked in and even got to stay in hog warts, yeah be jealous. Abby, Addie, Jenica and Claire were my dorm mates, and Arielle was my counselor. Efy was a great experience and for the first time I really had a love for the scriptures. I always knew there were good, but I just thout they were boring. I didn't understand them, they didn't make any sense and I just thought it more of a chore, but I really grew to love them and I've been reading faithfully ever sense.

Monday was check in and that was long. Then I met up with Channing who was rooming with me. We walked around a bit and then came back to meet with my group of girls. The group was a little intimidating at first because everyone was just so pretty and they all seemed too cool for me. But I had a good time and got to meet them all and become close. The girls who I got to know best were Addie and Abby. They were really nice and just really good people. W then met the rest of the company and one of my friends from last year Bennett was there. It was fun to have him in the company again. We named our company yopo, which stood for " ye only prepare once" it was fun. Then we got to have orientation and we had family home evening games and a lesson with our session directors the kerby's.

Tuesday. Hmm. Tuesday we went to LOTS of classes, but I'm glad because they were really good. One I liked was by sister 'B' who talked about feeling the impressions of the spirit. I enjoyed it a lot. We had about 5 classes, then we had a dance that night. I had really a scary image of dances because the ones last year were crowded, hot and not fun at all. I didn't want to go and I was so scared for it. When I realized it was outside I sighed because I knew I couldn't hide in the bathrooms. I just decided to have fun and I danced my heart out. ...until the slow songs. There were about six of those. Every time the end of a song came I would cringe hoping the next beats to come from those speakers werent slow.. But I made myself man up and I danced with two people. One was from Alaska and one just talked about football so much I wanted to ask if he ate them too. But it wasn't too bad. After the dance I was excited to go back and sleep. When it was lights out, I admit I was excited.

Wednesday. On Wednesday we had a couple more classes and I learned we need to live life in a crescendo. Wednesday went by pretty quickly and soon it was games night. Me Abby, chandler and Hannah were on the art committee for the flag, we designed it to look like people were making the letters "#yopo" with their hands and arms. Abby is an amazing artist and it was amazing. We won. Our skit was also us trying to prepare for a skit " judges, we only prepared this once.." Was what we said. It was pretty funny. After, we ordered pizza and watched funny youtube videos. They were hilarious. After, lights out was pretty fast.

Thursday was a special day. Every morning after breakfast we read our scriptures. Because we had set a goal to (all together) read the entire Book of Mormon, I had assigned pages to read. We finished off those and that was a great start to the day. We had a young women's and young men's activity then a little devotional on the intro pages to the Book of Mormon. Then, after we had a game show... Not really sure how that made its way to the spiritual day, but it did and it was fun. We ended with a testimony meeting that inspired my Facebook post " I love my church because it has hope for everyone no matter what circumstance they are in " or whatever it was. It was really spiritual and we were all crying.

Friday was a good day. We all just hung out and we had a great time. We had a variety show and lots were really cool. My friends sang in it too. It was just good. Then we had a dance. I was not feeling well because I'm lactose intolerant and I just was not feeling well with milk. I do have fun at the dance but my stomach hurt so much I had to sit for a while. Thank goodness Bennett didn't let me sit for too long. I would've missed out. I also got to see bond, my counselor from last year. It was really good to see him and it reminded me of how much I miss him. Friday night me and the girls stayed up and talked about lots of things, boys, phones, people, it was good. I'll miss them.

Saturday we checked out and it was really sad to leave everyone. But It was such a wonderful experience. I glad I got to go and I highly recommend it. Save up for next year. It's amazing.

 

- Brianna

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Makeup Homework.

I finally Finished all of my makeup homework, and let me tell you it is the best feeling in the world. Ever since i was sick 6 weeks ago, ive had about 4 pages of math and some geography homework. I did a little here and a little there, but it stressed me out so much when i did it because it was hard. I finally finished tonight and am enjoying my freedom!!

Lesson :When you are gone, get your homework and do it. It will be so much better for you in the long run. It has for me :D
Also, Math is a lot harder when you can't remember it.

It's Late. Goodnight.

Well. Okay then.

This past week has been enjoyable and so very sad. First, the curious savage ended. And that was one of the best experiences I've ever had. The first picture shows almost all of the cast and crew sitting up on the almost finished stage, the second shows the cast and crew on closing night. I met some of my closest friends and loved every second of it. Thanks to Brayden Nate Kenzie and Landon for making my job so enjoyable.

 

Next, I bought some baby lips. And the mint one is my favorite. I highly suggest them. Love love love.

And last I cracked my iPod screen. Well more like it got run over but you get the idea. I've bought a replacement but I hope I'll be able to put it together. ...

 

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Conversations

I'm the type of girl who prefers friends over precious sleep. Me and my friends have conversations until like 12 at night. Its okay. That's only sometimes. I just really like to talk to people. I don't even care what we talk about, i just like to get into a real conversation. And lately i've found my conversation buddies. Matt and Lucas. They are HILARIOUS, oh and Alisa, Hayley and Lila talk with us too. We talk about the strangest things, but its okay!
I Wish i could post more, but ive been so busy. Band concert on tuesday, then a morningside and festival on wednesday, then today was the choir concert, .. its been a long week. Ill write during spring break. Bye. :)

Smiling

Just smile. It's a natural medicine.

 

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Valentines day.

Here with a warm blanket, too much homework and being in love with my non existent boyfriend.

 

Don't judge. Happy valentines.

 

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Poems!

I'm going to start writing some poems on here, so if you have a certain topic, let me know!

Here is one about the cruelty of the world.

 

 

A sole moment sparks the breaking point.

A time that defeats the redundant holding strong.

A used to the alone impression figure

Finally has had it for just to long.

To their safe place they run

Showing no emotion as they let people pass.

Feeling cripples the heart

And shattering like thin glass.

Anxiety rips through the vein

And reality crashes back

There's just too much pain

And joy that they lack

And even though they fake a smile

A depression case they're about to file

Time and time goes by

I think it's about time to die.

A bottle of pills; an easy escape

All conglomerated into an amorphous shape.

Think your fine until you've heard

That last night she finished her painful last word.

.

 

-Brianna

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Pretty people.

A pretty person is not based off looks, but rather the quality of their character.

 

They spend time beautifying their face, but not their heart.

 

Go for the good girls.

 

In my opinion pretty people are the genuine, and kind people.

Not the attractive jerks.

 

Just saying.

 

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Being Adopted.

"Yeah, I am adopted."

"Really?"

"Yeah, i am."

"Oh, I'm sorry"

This is a conversation that usually occurs when i tell people I am adopted. Why? I don't know... It's not like I am some sort of diseased Freak..

I guess when people hear that someone is adopted, they honestly think that there is some sad sob story to go with it. Some "My parents didn't want me, and they both died, so I was given to an Orphanage, and then some people adopted me." Honestly, that is not Always the case.  Maybe the parents knew that the child would just be better off in a home with two parents, and with a family that could afford the baby.

My story. 

Once upon a time...

There were two people in love, and they got married.

They were sad when they found out they were not able to have children.

So they decided after much prayer and fasting, that they would adopt.
They spent a long time waiting for the right child, and it came to pass.

Then, they waited and after many adoptions falling through, and four years of looking for the right baby, 

They Found Me.

Vs.

Once upon a time.

She was unhappy, and was getting divorced

She had a baby inside her tummy though,

But she knew she couldn't keep it.

She decided to give the baby up for adoption. 

To find her a better home,

A better family.

A Better Life.

No Orphanage No parents dying. No sob story. Its good. My parents have always told us that we were adopted, I don't know why some won't tell their children they are adopted. I think it is actually kind of rude. Adoption is not a touchy subject for me. Ask me anything, and i will gladly tell you. I don't take offense. But because i am adopted i am very opinionated on Abortion. If my Birthmother had chosen abortion, I wouldn't be here today. You wouldn't even know me. I would be who knows where. I've always had many questions about this whole topic. It is so horrible. We did a survey in 8th grade, and knowing that most people didn't really understand abortion, the majority said they thought it was fine.

Really? Yes, it might get you out of PUBLIC HUMIlATION and JUDGING. Get you out of 9 Months of carrying around a baby, and having to birth, and care for the baby, or having to sign a couple papers to have a family adopt your baby. But now think of it from my point of view

Abortion is Killing. Taking a baby's life. Ever heard of someone killing their baby? Its "Unthinkable."
But guess what, abortion is the same. Some may say that it isn't a person yet, but if it is able to kick, and eat, and consume and grow, it is most surely alive. Pretend you are adopted, now imagine if your birthmother had decided abortion. You wouldn't be here on this earth. You wouldn't even really exist here. You would be in heaven, who knows if you were too good to be tested, or if you are born to someone else i don't know. I would like to think you are too good to be tested, but then i remember that everyone has their agency and God cannot make you choose abortion because "Oh, he can not be born, he is too perfect to be tested" I don't seem to swing that way. But, then they shouldn't be punished for rash decisions, I'm sure its one of those gospel questions to severely uncomprehensible that we just don't have the capacity to understand right now. When Society actually thinks that abortion is "Normal, Alright, common, non damaging" That just breaks my heart, Even when you make a mistake like that, do you kill it? No. It was not their fault. I loosely believe that everyone is sent to earth for a reason. You know, maybe i'd like to think that they were too perfect, so they agreed to be sent to earth to test the mother facing that struggle.

The rest of my family, has either met with the birthparents or had pictures of them, or have even seen them born, or gotten special collections like coin collections. What did my birthmom leave? Some Medical background information, an Ultrasound, accidentally her name. I wasn't even supposed to have her name. they accidentally forgot to take off the stickynote that said her name.

What i found? I am nothing like my birthmom, She was this medium height small boned girl, green eyes, light brown hair. She liked Health, and social subjects, her grades were mostly B's and C's and she was never really good at school. I think she had astigmatism too. Then there is me, who gets straight A's, who just is purely good at schooling, and who is nothing like her, except i have a little bit of green in my eyes, and i have brown hair. 

I learned that my birth uncle is colorblind. Is colorblindness hereditary? Could it really go that far? Well that is how I am colorblind. 

I learned i have an either ADD or ADHD positive Birth brother. Weird Right? 

My birthmother was part of a waterbottling company? Okay.

I have birth grandparents that both lived to 62 then died. Okay. 

Another set of grandparents both lived to 92. Alright.

And whenever i sometimes feel left out for being adopted, i just remember that Jesus was adopted. Beat that.

But, when I turn twenty-one I get to turn in these papers, that pretty much if my birthmother turns in a request form to meet me, We will be able to meet.

Until then,

Birthmother

You will remain a mystery.

The Pro's and con's of friends

Well, yes here it is. Sorry it has taken sooo long for me to blog, I just haven't been in the mood. Deal with it.
Well, here is a very interesting topic. As the new semester came, new semester meant new classes, new teachers and yes new friends. I've been ripped from my best friends and im quite lonely now. I sit in the back of class holding tears because well, first of all i'm lonely. Friends, even though they don't seem that important at school, are so important. And here is the list.

Pro's:
~When you need someone to talk to, FRIENDS
~When you want to do something fun, FRIENDS
~When you need a study buddy, FRIENDS
~ They understand you
~They know mostly what you are going through
~They will be there for you in thick and thin
~They are fun to play with ;)
~They talk to you!
~Sometimes they make you feel important!

Cons:
~When you have no friends... Like Sucks.
~No friends= No fun.:(
~They don't always understand you.
~They won't always be the same, face it. people change.
~Sometimes they don't remember they are your friend and they make stupid choices.
~Sometimes they leave you out.
~Sometimes they'll walk out of your life and forget you completely.
~Sometimes they pretend they care. PRETEND
~Sometimes they hate you for things you did and they won't forgive.
~Sometimes they like to gossip untrue things about you.
~Sometimes you have to be the bigger person and stand up for stupid things you do.
~Sometimes they can HURT you, far more than they can HELP you.
~Sometimes friends are idiots.
~Sometimes friends tell your secrets.
~Sometimes friends seem invisible the time you need them most.
~Sometimes friends are stupid.
~Sometimes they are inconsiderate, and don't include you.
~Sometimes you tell them nice things that you said with your heart and all they say is "K"
Like i dont want to talk about potassium...

But mostly friends are good. So be greatful when you have them.

~Brianna.

Being sick. It is not fun. Trust me..

So, I was sick on New Years, and I thought I was getting better, because i just had a little cough. Turns out i'm still sick. It started on sunday, when i woke up and couldn't breathe. It has just become worse and worse, but because it is the end of the term, i can't afford to miss any school. After school today, I went reluctantly to rehearsal. I felt awful. i would spin, and feel dizzy. i could't even finish the song. i walked out and found some friends practicing in the band room. Channing and conner were in there and they both felt my burning face and told me to go home because i had a fever. I stayed a couple more minutes, then we all left. I'm so sick of being sick. Why can't I just get better already?

While i have been sick, i tend to do three things.

•Pretend like i play the piano.

•Text and message people ;) and last but not least

• Entertain myself with stupid youtube video's

Ever sense my sister moved to college, i have been really practicing the piano. You didn't know i play? Well then.. Just kidding I dont. I like to play, But i just make stuff up. I don't read piano music. Ha. I'v learned I'm yours, Fix you, and a little bit of how to save a life. I found this guy on youtube, who likes to prank people while he goes through drive-throughs. One of the video's he has a costume that looks exactly like a car seat, and he pretends he is a ghost. It is HILARIOUS. Another video, he glues his credit card to a fake hand, and when they reach for the credit card, well you get the point. Its great. look him up.

Hope you had fun reading, even though i am the most boring blogger, oh well get over it ;)

Love and kisses XOX

∞ Brianna

 

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Chocolate Orange Hot Cocoa

Sometimes, when you realize how freezing winter really is, all you need is some good hot cocoa, and a warm fire. I love hot cocoa, but sometimes plain chocolate... is just too plain. So i've decided to show you one of my favorite ways to spice up your hot cocoa without having to buy a flavored mix.

First: Make normal chocolate hot cocoa.

 

As you can see, i made it in a Tim Hortons mug that my canadian friend sent me :D

Second: Slice a cutie or almost any other orange and score the flesh of the fruit. I used a cutie that I had laying around from the holidays. Easy to use, but harder to squeeze because the fruit wanted to come out of the peel.

 

Next, squeeze it into your hot cocoa. I did not measure how much I did, I just squeezed until i couldn't get any more out of it, then tasted it to make sure it was okay. I put in the perfect amount. Depending on your personal preference, squeeze more if you like it stronger, and squeeze less for just a hint.

Third: Put in a Half a teaspoon of cinnamon, and about a half a teaspoon of Vanilla Extract. (I used imitation vanilla, but whatever works for you is great!)

 

After, blend well and embelish with marshmallows, sprinkles, and cream. Straws can be used also! ( I was lame, and didn't embelish mine for two reasons. Reason one, we don't have any marshmallows right now. and Two, I hate Marshmallows.) But i did add a straw!

Now, go sit by a fire, grab your favorite magazing, or book, grab a blanket, and Enjoy life :D

IMPORTANT LAST STEP: After you are finished, wrinse out your mug or else the remains of the hot cocoa will harden like cement. After you wrinse, put it in your dishwasher (Provided it isn't washing, or full of clean dishes) and show your mom who is boss. Yes, clean up after yourself. I promise i will make your life easier.

Warm wishes, and happy reading!

∞Brianna<3

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Winter. And the new year.

On the very last day of 2012, me and my friends Matt, Hayley, Alisa, and Lila went iceskating. We had a super fun time learning how to ice skate and skating around the last day of the year. We all gathered at Hayley's house at 11, and left around 11:30. We got to peaks arena, then skated until about 3. We left and had donuts and hot cocoa at our house.

Later, I had the chance to go over to my friend Brenna's house for a party that they, and the Spotts' were hosting. It was great. The adults got to brag about what their families were doing, while the teens, (Evie, Brenna, Channing, and myself) Plus some played just dance down in their theatre. Me and her brother Mark ended up doing the non-stop dance marathon of just dance. After about the fifth dance, we figured out you can pause the game. We paused the game, then after we rested we got up and started dancing again. It was epic. We decided to take one last picture (Below) before the night ended.

 

 

After we were done, we grabbed pots and pans at the Spotts' house and grabbed a bottle of martinellies to share. We all counted down until the clock struck 12 and all took a swig. Brenna decided to tell us afterwards that she was sick... Yes I think I caught her cough. Sickness being a cough + my athsma= No good. I just hope I don't get walking pneumonia again! We ended up filling the pots and pans with snow and chucking them at people.. Yes only the snow, pans would hurt. It was a super snowy night, it wasn't like we were dry anyways.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!

Much love,

∞ Brianna❤

 

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