Wednesday, January 26, 2011

not gonna lie.

it's been a rough week. today is day 13 of being sick, which is awesome. and of course i've been out of town which means craploads of homework. i'm usually the girl who's "got it all together" and thinks she's superhuman or something.
... but i've learned my lesson. 


i'm thankful for the people who truly care about me: my good friends & great counselors and teachers. 
and i'm thankful for my testimony and good ole' prayer.


well, that is all for tonight. i feel better already and hope this feeling stays.

with love,
abbey*

Sunday, January 23, 2011

2010, you did me good.

I honestly feel that I take so much for granted. I have been given so much in this life, I can't even explain it. 2010 was a great year for me. I had many "firsts".
January- I made All-State Orchestra, one of 14 violas for the state of Utah and I got a new nephew.

February- Sweet Sixteen :) I got my licence and went on my first date with David Lewis Lloyd.

March- I went to the beach for the first time and had an experience of a lifetime in CA, taking special needs adults to Legoland for the day. I will never forget you, Tammy :) 
April- I competed in State Solo & Ensemble for my first time, and got a I on my solo.
I also went to my first high school dance and met Carol, a new friend that has now changed my life.


 May- I completed my first year of high school and saw some of my best friends graduate.
SUMMER 2010: I had the busiest, but no doubt the most life-changing summer. Music camps, Girls Camp, Youth Conference, Lake Trips, EFY, the list goes on. I will never schedule myself like that again, but it was definitely worth it. {refer back to my summer blog post} but one fun thing I did, was hike the #redmtn for the first time with Joey and Jacob. 

August- Started Junior Year. I got much harder classes, but try to make the best out of them :)

chemistry with hobbles :)
September- Attended my first Indian Wedding, and went to my first formal dance- Homecoming. (with one of my best friends, Irfan Mahmud.)
October- Kim and I took 3rd place at Super Region at 1st Doubles for tennis.
SCHS Girls Tennis also took Region for the 1st time!
November- SADIES. It's my first year being Head Editor, therefore it was my first time putting on Sadies. It was also my first time attending Sadies with a date. Also, I saw SC take STATE in Volleyball. This was my first time seeing us take state :)
Garrett and me up at state volleyball
I am down to the last month (I can't believe you've made it this far reading this forever long blog post) December 2010.  Here is just a fun little thing from December: It was the first time I have been in the finale number of one of our studio recitals. I have never that opportunity so being able to be the finale for the Christmas Recital was truly a treat :) But on a bigger note, I had one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I got to sing and play my viola for our Prophet, Thomas S. Monson. Our Madrigals had this amazing opportunity that I will never forget.


Thank you 2010, you did me good. 

...2011, can you follow suit?