The last month or so has been ridiculously hectic and that's why I haven't gotten on as much... sad face. BUT in that month and a half I got a lot of stuff done!
1. I finished a blanket I made for my mom's mom. Apparently she liked it so much that she took a nap with it in 80+ weather. Silly lady lol.
2. I visited a crap ton of family! I didn't get to see all of them but it's not like I'm going to keel over and die or something *fingers crossed* Even then, I'll see them in heaven! Yayyyy!!!
3. I got more pillows done! If you follow my blog you'll know what I'm talking about but if not here's what I'm talking about. I call it Pillows for Patients.
4. I drove ALL the way back from Colorado to the east coast! It. Was. Legendary. My dad and I even stopped in Metropolis and hung out with the big super man statue. AWESOME.
5. I've gone shopping for all my mission clothes! And since I have nothing to do all day long I'll eventually post pictures of my outfits for the likes of my viewers to... view?
6. I WENT THROUGH THE TEMPLE!!!!!!!!! It was fantastic. If you don't know what that means feel free to look around on here.
7. My wisdom teeth are coming out on Friday!
8. I report for my mission in 35 days! Here's my mormon.org profile for those who want to see it.
9. It's humid! (Ok so I didn't actually do this one but I looooooooove humidity.
10. I treated my sister to ice cream and then went and played on the swings in our little neighborhood playground. Fun story... Both of our names are Jordi/an (Mine is With an I hers is an A.)
Ummm... I can't think of anything else that I've done that's totally awesome or not so awesome so I shall leave you to your thoughts.
Cheers!
About Me
- Capt'n Justus
- I'm the kind of girl that tries to get off the see-saw as it's going up and having to hold on for dear life until its down again. I'm the kind of girl who day dreams and thinks of alternate realities that seem so close but are actuality just barely beyond our reach. I'm one who doesn't dream of making a difference, I'm already in the midst of making one.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Finals week.
So this next week is finals week and holy crap, it's been a ride! I've re-discovered my inner poet, I've applied for colleges, I'm going on a mission (Salt Lake City South! I leave July 31!) and I've become a leader. I've grown up a lot during these months at college and have realized that I still have a lot of growing to do, but I'm working on it.
I can't wait for the next chapter of my life to begin :)
I can't wait for the next chapter of my life to begin :)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Poetry Class
So this semester I'm in a poetry class. It's awesome! So I'll post somethings that I create :)
Sunset on Heart Mountain (will come up with a more clever title)
Sunset on Heart Mountain (will come up with a more clever title)
The hills are aflame
With the extinguishing
light of day.
Clouds flee from
the atmospheric heat
in a desperate attempt
to stay violet
and beautiful for ever.
Dusty rose and golden
Linings accent the
Darkening sky as the
King rests his head
for the night.
Cerulean, magenta, and tangerine
Fill my senses as I gaze
Outside of the dirty barrier
Between me and my
Natural mother.
Now navy clouds diminish
The heavenly fire to
Red, smoldering embers,
Providing scarce enough light
To illuminate pages of today’s history.
Closing the book on
Another day, the
Shadow stretches across
The land,
Its greedy fingers
Suffocating anything
That breathes light.
Like a razor blade,
The full moon beckons
The darkness be gone
To let the children
Come out and play
In its satin-ous beams.
With borrowed light
From that precious star,
The path is illuminated once again.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
New Beginnings
So this week I've been pondering a lot about life. Where it's going, what I can do to improve, how can I get healthier....
This week I started some new things (and I will talk about old things I started not too long ago)
1. I started a "no 'poo" regime for my hair.
BASICALLY what this means is I don't shampoo or condition my hair anymore. Why you ask? Because the chemicals in shampoo strip your hair of natural oils and leave your hair a sad little mass of sadness. The whole reason behind conditioning is to replace all of the oild that was lost when you shampooed.
In it's placement, I started using baking soda and vinegar to clean my hair. It's natural, it doesn't leave build up, it allows your hair to self condition, and it helps your hair grow and become stronger.
Today was day two of trying it out. My hair is surprisingly soft and manageable. I shall continue in this endeavor. Here's the recipie I'm using.
2. I'm starting a cinnamon and honey tea regime tonight.
It's supposed to help exponentially with your health. See, honey has a TON of natural enzymes and are absolutely fantastic for your body and cinnamon is a natural diuretic. I'm personally doing this to try to detox my system from 2-3 weeks of traveling food (a.k.a. McDonalds). This is technically classified as the weight loss but you lose weight due to the detox. This is some of the health benefits of these yummy things. And this is the weight loss tea recipe.
3. Starting in Jan. I have been working out more often and have gotten into crossfit, though I haven't gone recently it's FANTASTIC! I feel like such a beast after a work out. :) It's considered "The sport of working out" and let me tell you... It kicks butt... It leaves you feeling like you got hit by a train... But it's just so awesome! I'm lifting more, I'm stronger, I have more endurance, I feel better about myself and life after working out.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
4. I'm putting in my papers to serve a mission!
As some of you know I am LDS (Mormon) and I'm about ready to put in my papers. I'm so excited! I'm so ready for a new adventure :).
College is great but it's lacking in what I desperately need right now and that's finding myself in Christ. I'm usually not one to talk religious but I but I better be getting used to it.
Happy living!
You're beautiful.
You're wonderful.
You're amazing.
This week I started some new things (and I will talk about old things I started not too long ago)
1. I started a "no 'poo" regime for my hair.
BASICALLY what this means is I don't shampoo or condition my hair anymore. Why you ask? Because the chemicals in shampoo strip your hair of natural oils and leave your hair a sad little mass of sadness. The whole reason behind conditioning is to replace all of the oild that was lost when you shampooed.
In it's placement, I started using baking soda and vinegar to clean my hair. It's natural, it doesn't leave build up, it allows your hair to self condition, and it helps your hair grow and become stronger.
Today was day two of trying it out. My hair is surprisingly soft and manageable. I shall continue in this endeavor. Here's the recipie I'm using.
2. I'm starting a cinnamon and honey tea regime tonight.
It's supposed to help exponentially with your health. See, honey has a TON of natural enzymes and are absolutely fantastic for your body and cinnamon is a natural diuretic. I'm personally doing this to try to detox my system from 2-3 weeks of traveling food (a.k.a. McDonalds). This is technically classified as the weight loss but you lose weight due to the detox. This is some of the health benefits of these yummy things. And this is the weight loss tea recipe.
3. Starting in Jan. I have been working out more often and have gotten into crossfit, though I haven't gone recently it's FANTASTIC! I feel like such a beast after a work out. :) It's considered "The sport of working out" and let me tell you... It kicks butt... It leaves you feeling like you got hit by a train... But it's just so awesome! I'm lifting more, I'm stronger, I have more endurance, I feel better about myself and life after working out.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
4. I'm putting in my papers to serve a mission!
As some of you know I am LDS (Mormon) and I'm about ready to put in my papers. I'm so excited! I'm so ready for a new adventure :).
College is great but it's lacking in what I desperately need right now and that's finding myself in Christ. I'm usually not one to talk religious but I but I better be getting used to it.
Happy living!
You're beautiful.
You're wonderful.
You're amazing.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Paperwork, Pizza and Puppies
Hello friends and fiends! I've made it a goal of mine. I can post at LEAST once a month. That should be able to keep me going :)
SO! Like I have told you, I have the lovely opportunity of being an RA this semester. It's been a lot of fun so far! I've done lots of paperwork, sat at the front desk, and set a shining (yet odd if not slightly weird) example to students.
I also have the flu.
Which I caught in Washington (state.)
HOLY CRAP WASHINGTON IS SO PRETTY!!!
I had the opportunity of going up there for a speech and debate tournament this past weekend and it was so amazing! It was warm and rainy and I got to see the ocean at one point :) I got seashells from my little adventure. One of the hotels we stayed at had a dog! It was sooooo adorable. I would pet her and she was soft and cuddly and when I left she gave me sad puppy eyes and it made me miss my puppy... If you don't know about my life, You can read about why here.
ANYWAYS.
Life is awesome.
I got a letter in the mail the other day. An actual handwritten letter! From my friend! In England! :D I got so excited my co-worker just kinda looked at me funny and laughed as I squweed. (Squweed being a technical term for being so excited you squint your eyes, bouncy around and emit a high pitched sound that portrays excitement.) It's always nice to hear from him :)
School is going splendid, I'm loving my classes and I'm so excited to see how this semester will pan out.
More to come soon! I'm just super spazzy at the moment haha :)
PLATYPUS!
SO! Like I have told you, I have the lovely opportunity of being an RA this semester. It's been a lot of fun so far! I've done lots of paperwork, sat at the front desk, and set a shining (yet odd if not slightly weird) example to students.
I also have the flu.
Which I caught in Washington (state.)
HOLY CRAP WASHINGTON IS SO PRETTY!!!
I had the opportunity of going up there for a speech and debate tournament this past weekend and it was so amazing! It was warm and rainy and I got to see the ocean at one point :) I got seashells from my little adventure. One of the hotels we stayed at had a dog! It was sooooo adorable. I would pet her and she was soft and cuddly and when I left she gave me sad puppy eyes and it made me miss my puppy... If you don't know about my life, You can read about why here.
ANYWAYS.
Life is awesome.
I got a letter in the mail the other day. An actual handwritten letter! From my friend! In England! :D I got so excited my co-worker just kinda looked at me funny and laughed as I squweed. (Squweed being a technical term for being so excited you squint your eyes, bouncy around and emit a high pitched sound that portrays excitement.) It's always nice to hear from him :)
School is going splendid, I'm loving my classes and I'm so excited to see how this semester will pan out.
More to come soon! I'm just super spazzy at the moment haha :)
PLATYPUS!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Post Christmas Post
It's that time of the month again.... That time where I post a blog :) Haha! Gotcha ;)
Christmas was this past two weeks and it was splendid. I went down to my grandparents house for the holidays and spent it with my mom and them. I got to see my brother as well! I hadn't seen him in over 2 years and it was wonderful to catch up. I also watched the sunrise in The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs with a bunch of old, new and fairly new friends. I'll post pictures :). Over all it was a wonderful vacation!
Now I'm back at school. The regular semester hasn't started yet but I'm here for intersession courses to speed up my graduation progress. AND GUESS WHO IS GOING TO BE AN RA THIS SEMESTER!! That's right. Me. I'm going to possess power!!! >:D muahahahahaha!!!!!! For those of you who don't know the lingo, an RA is a Resident Assistant and they are basically babysitters in the dormitories with keys to the billiards supplies. It's epic. It sounds boring, but it's awesome. I'm hoping.
Here's to optimism.
Cheers.
Comment what your New Years resolutions are :) I need ideas! I'm terrible about this stuff *facepalm* :P
Christmas was this past two weeks and it was splendid. I went down to my grandparents house for the holidays and spent it with my mom and them. I got to see my brother as well! I hadn't seen him in over 2 years and it was wonderful to catch up. I also watched the sunrise in The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs with a bunch of old, new and fairly new friends. I'll post pictures :). Over all it was a wonderful vacation!
Now I'm back at school. The regular semester hasn't started yet but I'm here for intersession courses to speed up my graduation progress. AND GUESS WHO IS GOING TO BE AN RA THIS SEMESTER!! That's right. Me. I'm going to possess power!!! >:D muahahahahaha!!!!!! For those of you who don't know the lingo, an RA is a Resident Assistant and they are basically babysitters in the dormitories with keys to the billiards supplies. It's epic. It sounds boring, but it's awesome. I'm hoping.
Here's to optimism.
Cheers.
Comment what your New Years resolutions are :) I need ideas! I'm terrible about this stuff *facepalm* :P
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
*insert animal with dangerous things*
Hello blogesphere! I'm back. I'm sorry I left you for so long but school crept up on me and I had to catch up on things and it was awful! But I'm back :) and to bring me back, I'm going to post a conversation between my lover Stephanie and I. This conversation started about how I'm going to miss her because I'm leaving to be an RA at another hall on campus and therefore I shall miss her dearly.
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