December 7,1941

Today 70 years ago men and women put down there lives for our country that we take for granted. May they continue to rest in peace and to be remembered for the great honor they did for our great nation...

Its getting crazy!

It has already begun, school is getting close to ending and the holidays are around the corner. This week is going to be crazy and the next two weeks as well.I just hope I can finish strong and in good health.. Wish me luck

Christmas Spirit

My house

My cute little design. A tractor.

I have three more weeks of school and I am not looking forward to them, its going to be stressful and full of studying. As for tonight my aunt came home with gingerbread houses for my cousins and I.

Tractor Class

That is me moving dirt into the dump truck.

Me getting better with my bucket technique.

FR 15. This one is one my favorites to drive.

Fall in the air

Roses still in bloom.

Fall Colors

Caught eating the cat food.

Fall in chico

Storm rolling in..

Tuesday

It has been too long. Well thanksgiving is around the corner and I am pushing really hard to get ahead in my welding class so that I can come home early. Hopefully I do not have to work but if worse comes to it maybe could just have the morning shift. So my mom will be happy to know that I have changed my attitude and I have laid out my clothes and emailed the college group leader for the youth group and I am also going to call him. So that i can go to the college group tonight. The other day I told both of my parents that there was no way in heck I could make my self go a college group to meet new people and to get out there. Hearing the disappointment in there voices did not make me feel to good. So I am going to do what they really would like me to do and plus if my best friend can move out of the country for a year. This should be no problem... I let you know how it goes tonight too.

Lily



I accidently deleted the rest of them the other day. oops...

Last thursday I was working out and sprained my ankle and now I am hopping around on crutches. I had to miss work this last weekend so take up all my time I had, I studied for my midterm which was today.It was in my tractors and crawlers class and it was a little difficult but I think that I did allright. Before I sprained my ankle I was able to take some pictures around the house down here.

Monday

This morning I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning but I eventually got up and went to school and my day began. First my teacher was late to class which is annoying, when he tells us that school is like a job and you should never be late.Ten minutes later he comes rolling in like nothing is wrong and then can't even connect his computer to the power point screen and spends the next twenty minutes while everyone is waiting for him to start.Personally, he should of prepared everything prior to class. After waiting for him to arrive and even longer for him to get ready to teach it was all very aggrivating. Then after that I came home and completed my welding homework and decided that I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies.I went online and found a reciepe and started getting all the ingredients ready to mix. I should have printed the reciepe in the first place, instead of going back and fourth between my laptop and the mixing bowl.So I am in my zone singing and not paying attention and first, I put two tablespoons instead of vanilla extract when the reciepe called for teaspoons.Then the reciepe called for water, and I proceded to put two cups instead of two tablespoons. So you see I should of been paying attention. My mix was completely liquid after putting that water in, so I threw it out and proceeded to start again. Found out that there was'nt enough butter and while I was looking for some I found a batch of cookies that were pre-made and jus needed to be put in the oven.While that was cooking I happend to look out the window and all four goats are just prancing down the driveway and headed straight for the flower bed in the front yard.So I told the dog "Lilly" to round them up, it was very hilarious watching her race across the yard back and fourth trying to herd all four goats back the way they came while the neighbor dogs are chasing one of the goats the wrong way.She finally was able to get them back to the barn and in all the excitment I forgot about the cookies baking inside.They were a little burned but not to bad.Today it is 64 degrees and I have on my cozy pants and sweatshirt, but I am still cold.Tonight I have my welding class and hopefully my teacher is there so we can have a quiz.

It's finally the weekend and let me tell you I couldnt be more happier. I mean yes I have a ton of homework but at least I am home and not going to class getting more behind.Hopefully I can catch up in my diesel class this weekend.Yesterday I got my results back on my first test from my surveying class and I recieved a 84% on it. Which im happy with since I thought I did'nt do very well on. This last week i missed a couple classes because I had to go to the doctor to find out that I most likely have a kidney stone which can be hopefully cured by drinking a lot of water. The weather is starting to cool down, I heard that it is supposed to rain this next week. I asked for more hours at work yesterday and my boss told me that he will give me an extra shift next week and more on the next schedule. He also said that because I am a hard worker and I stay on task that he is very willing to help me out. Also last night I was talking to one of the other server's and she said that she only kept this job becuase she got attached to some the residents and that they are very willing to give more hours to the kids that ask and work hard. So I am happy about that and she is right about getting attached to the oakmont.
Well I have got to get back to the books.

I have to catch you up with what has been happening in my life down here. Let me tell you I have been very busy. I know I have mentioned a couple classes in previos blogs but here is a more detailed description.For my classes I have a Tractors and Crawlers,Beginning Welding,Careers in Agriculture,Diesel Technolgies,and Basic Surveying. My Tractors and Crawlers class is the best class, for the last four weeks I have gone over parts and got to run loaders,bulldozers, and regular tractors. Last class I was on a backhoe for three hours digging and then going back over and smoothing it out. In welding class it has been a little hard lately trying to do gas welding.It takes a lot of concentrating and going slowly.In diesel technolgies it has been a true pain to go to that class and sit for six hours while my teacher try's to teach. I havent learned much in that class at all, so last time when I was home I had my dad give me a two hour long lesson which well my dad needs to go back into teaching. Specifcally this class jus this semester and next as well.I am very thankfull my dad helped me because I was very lost.Basic surveying has been allright it took a little bit of work trying to remember, the equations and how to survey but I have started to pick it up more quickly.

Fourth Week of School

Good Morning!! I have been staying farely busy with school and work.Tonight I have my first test for school in my welding class and on friday a test in my surveying class. Other than that have been working a couple days a week and staying busy with homework.

Long Day

I finally was able to get my welding jacket yesterday so today will actually be my first day welding and its going to be a little interesting trying to catch up with the rest of my classmates. Wednesday is my worst day out of the week, I wake up have to be at school by eight a.m. and have class until ten p.m. at night. So it will be a long day. Yesterday it was soo much fun, I had my tractors and crawlers class and got to drive a FR 15 Loader. I also got to move some dirt with it which made it even more delightfull.  I was able to back to Mount Shasta this last weekend and it was very relaxfull and nice being around my parents and friends. It was very much needed trip.

Road of life part 2

I have given much thought into if I should have a bucket list or not and I think that instead of having hundred things to do on one's death bed, it should be spread out over a few years and that way one will feel very releaved with there life when the time comes to leave this wonderful place. So far i have come up with nine things.Your most likly asking "Are you okay, Are you dying" No I just think that life is short and one should live as much as possible.
1.Take a cake decorating class.
2.Research a favorite mystery of a lost treasure and pursue finding it when you have the money and time.
3.Buy a house.
4.Buy a smart breed of dog that will be the best guard dog.
5.Take history classes.
6.Fix up a specific muscle car "with your dad's help"
7.Make money and save like crazy!!!
8.Take classes on self defense and gun control.
9.Travel to major historical events happend in our country such as-pearl harbor, and the underground railroad
10.Travel to an exotic island with my childhood friends.
There now you have my list of ten items that I want to acomplish in the next fifteen years.

First week of school

This last week I started classes at butte college, it was a very nice week with many exciting events.On my first day of my tractors and crawlers I got to drive a a D5 Bulldozer. It was awsome!! My Diesel technoligies class and my basic surveying class are my tough classes, that will require extra studying. So far I enjoy my classes, and my classmates.

Last Goodbye

Today was sad I had to say my final goodbye's to two of my good friends. I used to think of this moment when i was younger and I always knew that it would be hard but not like this. Thankfully the technolgy has got a lot better over the years so now I can chat with them online or on a phone. I also never pictured myself leaving this small town that I have grown to love over the pass few years, but life goes on and its not the end of the world.

TGIF!!!

This last week I was planning on coming up to Mount Shasta on thursday but then I decided to come instead on wednesday night. Which turned out to be a little blessing from God because thursday morning I was having severe pain on the left side of my stomach. My mom and I went to the doctor and he was able to tell me that I have a kidney infection. So yesterday I slept drank tons of water. Today I felt a little nauseous and some pain but that was put to silence with water and ibprophen. I am goin to go with some of my friends to vulmers and then later who knows. Im really happy that I am feeling better.

Week before school starts!!

I have been waiting for my back round check to come through for this job as a food server at the oakmont where my grandma lives. I keep thinking that these last few days when I was wishing that I had things like homework to do or friends to hang out with.But im sure I will miss these days of nice relaxing once work and school starts.

Summer

Well I have moved down to chico and have been looking for jobs while also getting all of my school stuff figured out. I have also been hanging out with my friends and having way too much fun!!

Fast Lane

It has been a roller coaster ride since I last posted on here. First there was figuring out where I was goin to be living down in chico and then there was getting everything done before registering. I will be living with my Aunt and Uncle, and I can register after the counselor's get back from vacation. I have been very busy moving stuff down to chico, and job searching. Today I had my second weekend of a Yard Saleing. Made some money which is very nice. :)

Butte College

Wow it's been too long since I have been on here. The last two months have been very busy, making decisions and planning. Starting this fall I will be moving down to Chico and taking classes at Butte College. I plan on getting my Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operating and the following year Welding. Lately I have been busy getting my Financial Aid paperwork ready for school and getting all kinds of things ready for school.I am really excited to be moving and going to a new school. I can't wait for it all to start.

Last week some friends and I went down to Cantera loop and took pictures and picked flowers to put in our houses.It turned out to be very fun and refreshing to get out and enjoy the rainy weather we have been having.

Day Off!!!

It's a beautiful morning outside, the wind is blowing and its quite cold.Im super excited for tonite, one of my close friends is having potluck and every one of our closest friends is coming and bringing there boyfriends and food to contribute. I think im goin to make devilded eggs to take, I have never made them before soo i hope that they turn out okay. On wednesday i have a hair appointment to cut my hair and put highlights in it. This is what i want it to look like, lots of layers, shorter bangs and a little bit shorter than this. I have never had my hair this short soo it will be defintly a change.

Pluto's Cave

Pluto Cave

I love this one.

In the cave

Last night i stayed the night over at my friend's house, this morning i woke to a dog staring at me a few inches away from my face with his cute little puppy face. It made me smile, and few hours later i was on the road and was thinking about all the things that i have said in my latest blogs, and it was like a light came on and I realized that I keep waiting for life to happen and everything to fall into place but it won't be starting until I get off my tush.My friend Rebekah, the one that i was talking about earlier (in another blog) didnt wait for life to start she had it togther and picked a career back in highschool and stuck with it.Her journey is allready begining in a few months. I should be looking up to her and be starting my "journey of life" now instead of waiting around for a miracle to show up at my doorstep. I realize now that many others who have had a dream stuck with it and now they are happy with their life.I now know that if i get on my feet and start researching different jobs, God will help me find the right one and also help me have motivation to get the education I will need.

I have been doing some thinking about what Career choices are out there and which one would be a good one for me. I want it to be a job where I can be helping and feel like im making a difference. I keep thinking that police work would be one of those jobs,but ive been told that officers have alot of stress and have to see things that I don't know if i can handle. It's always been in the back of my mind and was something I wanted to be as a kid,but now since I am older I am unsure of it.

Lost on the Road of Life

Someone asked me today why I am not out of the town that I grew up in, and doing adventurous things. I thought about it bu couldnt give them a straight answer. I have my weekly routine of going to work and hanging with the same friends. I feel like i am in a stand still of life and im lost and dont know what i should do for a real job. I dropped out of school because I wasnt doing well and I didnt have the motivation to do it. I wish there was a manual to tell me what the next step of my life is.I am tired of the same thing every time i go to hang with certain friends, they want to go to the bar and hang out or go to a house and party and act stupid. One of my best friends has had a lifetime dream of goin to another country and teaching children english and for her it's coming true in August.I feel like I am feeling sorry for my self but am not. All the dreams that i have had were just aspirations but some of them were impossible and could never come true.

Its been a while since ive posted anything and for that i apologize.In the last few weeks I have been able to hang out with many of my friends,work and also celebrate my 22nd birthday.

old sketches and paintings

recent drawing

this is my favorite

pictures that i painted on the paint program

March Snow

Took a stroll tonight and took some pictures of the snow.

I was going through my sketch book and found some old writings that i thought i would post jus for fun.

Wind blowing,birds chirping,sun peaks from behind trees as moon gracefully slides down behind hills on the opposite side. Love rides the wind finding happiness in me where I thought it would never reach.A light breeze blows as warm sunlight rays float to warm my heart. Day goes on, sun sits high in the sky as noon pasts on. A dark cloud sets in over the horizon as a boy comes to my doorstep to tell me it's over and once again the wind blows taking my heart with it as sadness overwelms me. Its mid-afternoon and many dark clouds cover the sky and hide the sun from descending its warmth where it is needed most. Rain drops flow from clouds as night draws near.A few hours later darkness covers the land as night draws near and the town folk go home and silence is near. My heart is drowned in the darkness and I fear it shall never see daylight.

Dance

I can't wait untill my Swing and Salsa class starts soon!!

Last night i got to hang with some friends of mine that i rarely see anymore since i quit the Ski Park, it was nice gettin to see them and hangout like old times. As for this morning i slept in and so far have just been relaxing, its been nice

Just some pictures that i taken in the last few months.

I woke up this morning to a few inches of fresh snow. The last couple weeks we havent been having much snow, just cold sunny days. So it was very nice to get a foot of snow a few days ago and a couple inches this morning. Last week, I started a temp job helping out at a pre-school. I have found that working only four hours with children, that are between the ages of  three and five can be very tiring, but I enjoy it so ill just have to start goin to bed earlier.Today my friend rita and I are goin to see "I am number four" then I work later at the video store.