No Day But Today

...yes, I've been listening to Rent. That's okay though, it's been a couple years since I've really allowed myself to be consumed by the show, haha. I'm sure I'll move on to something else in a few days. I watched part of a documentary on Jonathan Larson and his journey on working on the show Rent. The people in the feature length film talk a lot about his life, what he did day by day and what his additude was like. I hadn't known (until last night) that he died suddenly the night before opening night, or that he had several friends that had died from various diseases. The show was extremely important to him and it was neat to see his friends and family describe his determination in making his show a success. I really do like the show. True, there are many situations and lots of material that isn't the most appropriate but I still like the show for how it makes me think. It opened my eyes to a bigger world than myself. It shows a different side of life and it's truly interesting. I don't know, I'm going on and on, haha... it's been a long day. But, I am still continuing to listen to this show. "One Song Glory" is on right now. Adam Pascal, who was in the OBC is a wonderful man to listen to. (:
If anyone is reading, hope you have a wonderful night. It's now 10:30, which is my cut-off for the internet on a week-night. ;)

This Picture...

...describes how I'm going to try to be this week. Positive, light, refreshed, and ready to go! Wish me luck! ;)

-Jessica

End of the week

Well, it's just about the end of Spring Break. We have one last day tomorrow, but on Sundays we typically don't do much. I was thinking about the break, and whether it met my expectations or not. Of course, as all people, I didn't get done the things that I said I'd get done. I have a lot of homework and housework to catch up on, but that's okay. I was able to take a break from pretty much everything. I went on a fabulous hike yesterday, I went skating Tuesday, and I went to a much needed Conference a few hours ago. Granted, it's going to be difficult to go back to reality. But, I will make it through! This Friday, in just a few days, the entire family (YAY!) will be going to Texas for the weekend. I'm looking forward to it, especially since Dad will be able to come. :) It'll be nice to visit with him finally. Well, that's all for now. I'll try to come back as soon as I can!
Ciao!

-Jessica

I'm Back!

Hey, I'm back! I just now figured out how to get back on here. Apologies! Things have changed around a little bit since the last time I was one here, so we'll see how it goes. Goodness, it has been awhile hasn't it?
Well let's update. Right now, I'm on Spring Break, which is how I'm able to have time to sit down and type. I'd like to take the time to really write on here more often now that back. :) I am taking a couple college classes at the University of the Ozarks right now, and I'm a junior in high school. I am teaching piano lessons 4 days a week, and work in theatre classes twice a week. I volunteer at the Primary School with my sister on Mondays, and go to PTC on Thursdays. I'm still on Youth Committee, and we just finished pulling off a fabulous youth activity last weekend, (I might post pictures later) and I found out that I've been asked to be a youth counselor at Youth Conference this summer, yay! I'm completely excited! So, a lot has been going on, except for this week because it's spring break, haha. It's been kind of slow but I needed that. Just to be able to sit down and not stress is a blessing. However it is Thursday, so I don't have much relaxing left, do I?
So much has changed over the last few months, and I can't believe that time has flown by so quickly. You always hope that there is the slight chance it'll slow down a little bit for you, but sadly it's not that considerate. ;)
Well, that's all for now. I highly doubt anyone reads this anyways. Just in case, however, I hope you're having a great week, and I will blog at you later!

-Jess

Journals

So... it's been a very long time since I have used this page. I've been behind on writing much of anything, really. I don't think anyone reads this anyway...
Haha, so I want to write again on this eventually.
I've realized within the past week or so, that it really is very important to keep records of your life. Think about it- how would we know our ancestory? Or the fact that wars have occured? How would we know any legit history, that wasn't just word-of-mouth? Now, I may not think that my life is truly all that significant, but I still think- that no matter who you are- you should keep some sort of journal. I have been using LDSJournal, and writing down things on occasion, but I do need to get back to that!

SO if anyone is reading this--- keep a journal!!

Jess

Quotes!

There are several funny things that have been said over the past few weeks that I don't want to forget, and I don't want to clutter my Facebook with or handwrite them all. So, here are some off of the top of my head for now. :)

Ginny:"I'm so hungry, I'll have to eat someone in this resteraunt!"
*Kelsey, Weston and I eye her nervously*
Ginny:"Not you, I need you. ...That little girl over there looks good."
*Questionable looks from us*
Ginny:"She doesn't look very fast, thats the important thing."
*All four of us bust up laughing*

Me:"OH! I'm so sorry!"
Waitress:"It's okay, really."
*Waitress walks off*
Ginny:"What did you do?"
Me: "Well, she was leaning over to set the pizza down, and it was crowded, and...I accidently stabbed her with my fork."
*Everyone laughs hysterically*

Kelsey: "Things change, things always change. And things will continue to change until the day you DIE!"

Braden: "Logan isn't mad at me anymore. We didn't break up. So you don't have to worry about it anymore."
*I stare at him blankly*
Me:"Yeah...okay! Thanks."

Weston (as Jesus): "Do you know what this means?"
Lexi: "I do!! A baby!"
Weston (as Jesus): "....No."

Maddie: "Weston, watch what you say!"

Ginny: "ACK! I can't get your names right! Dustin! Weston! Look, theres another one, Cason! YOU!! I like you. Suede."

Ginny: "Ugh! My snow cone is spitting at me!"
*Weston and I look to see her snow cone truly looks like it is gushing syrup at her face.
*Then, instead of trying to help, we start laughing*

Ginny: "Snow cone time! -Wait.."
Weston: "What!?"
Ginny:"I'm running out of gas, I need to get my card."
*Turns around to get card at the UofO. In the meantime, we've left Kelsey with a few of the Company One kids to wait until their parents get there.*
Weston: "Kelsey will see us, and be soo happy that we came back, to rescue her!"
Ginny: "Which is why I'm going in the back door."

I have a song stuck in my head that I can't remember the name of, so let's title this, that. :)

Heya, it's been a couple weeks. I've been busy, and for about a week I was really sick, (Ooh, it's 11:11!!) (...wow...) and even though that would've been a time with much oppurtunity to write, I did not. I apologize. Well, it's the merry month o may, and school is wrapping up. Which I am happy about, but also very sad. :( Blakely, Hannah, Robert, Alex, Faith, etc are all graduating, and it'll be very tough without the first three in PTC anymore. Luckily, I have two summer shows working with Robert and Alex. Still, I've now realized I never did a scene with Blakely, that depresses me beyond anything. But, oh well, that's how life goes...

You know, I believe that blogs should be uplifting and inspirational, and so far, all this blog is doing is make me feel stressed and sad. That's just a GREAT combination, is it not? My mood overall isn't too bad, just calm and sorta tired. My subconcious must be upset. haha.

Today was Jared's 10th b-day, my my MY how time flies! I still remember he was born, I was at school. Someone called over the intercom for me to go to the front office. So, my little kindergarden self hightailed it to the office where they had my dad on the phone. I was SO excited, bc I didn't know whether the baby was a boy or girl. I wanted a boy, and that's what he was! That was in 1999, and this is 2009. I feel really old. Being born in the 90's is almost as bad as being born in the 80's, muahahaha! ;) Ah well, we all have to be born at some point, right?

I'm not sure exactly why I'm writing, maybe it's bc I felt super guilty bc of how long it's been since I've posted. Or maybe it's just bc I'm bored but sleepy. Ha! I just realized something... I never abbreviate or use 'slangs' in my writing or corespondance, except for "bc". "because". I don't know why, but that's always been a word that I hate spelling. I just don't like it. So, I always say bc instead. It's also a lot faster than typing out a 7 letter word. That's my random weird thing of the day, and trust me, I do and think odd things. That's not always a bad thing, right?

Today I suppose was a nice day. Heather and I took Jared and Kimberlee to the park and got snow cones. Delish! I always am so sad when they close Lana's for the fall and winter. We had the missionaries and grandma over to eat dinner with, and Jared gor a Star Wars Wii game, which he did NOT want to stop playing so he could sleep. 2 and a half hours straight of video gaming will do that to ya. But, he likes his bday present, so we're all happy. I wrapped that dang dvd case too, TWICE. The first time I wrapped it, it wouldn't cover the "spine" of the case completely, so I wrapped more paper on top of that. It was Christmas paper too, bc we Scotts are oh-so-classy. ;)

One last thing before I skidaddle. We watched Pride and Prejudice last night! After all the Mother's Day hulabaloo festivities. *sigh* I love that movie. I still have very fond memories of the first time I saw that movie, but that's a story for another time. I love love love to type, but I can't type when the words no longer make sense. (Meaning typing while I'm asleep haha) I'd better go...I'm crashing...slowly... Speaking of which, mom had Elder Simakov and Elder Butler listen to our version, AHHHH! Anyway...I'll see ya later. I say this sincerly, hopefully I'll be able to blog again soon. PTC Showcase Thursday, resume due tomorrow, EEK! Company 1 showcase tomorrow. Very busy, and very nervous, for the PTC Showcase anyway. Ciao~! Pleasant dreams.

Jess

"Surely, you must know, it was all for you." - Mr. Darcy ~ Pride and Prejudice