Finally

It has only been a couple of weeks, but it feels like ages since I last wrote. I graduated from high school with an honors diploma and started a full time job at a military merchandising company—I mostly work in a warehouse. I really enjoy it, I've been learning so much! I  assemble matted prints, help out in production, pull stock, file, and I'm going to keep learning more and more. I've never worked full time before and the weekend is a huge relief.

I sang a solo at graduation in the senior song. I was so nervous, but it went pretty well. :) It was so good to see my family. My dad and his parents were there, and my second cousin. There were also a bunch from Oregon. I've been trying to spend as much time with friends as I can before I leave for college in September, and it's difficult with so little free time. So far it's been going well though. I'm in the real world now...

I'd like to start a new blog. This one has carried me through high school, and I'm ready to start fresh. To those few that might possibly still read, I thank you.

http://foreverkfiz.blogspot.com/

Two Truths and a Lie

I made this today. :)

18

A whole lot is new!!! But here are the main things right now:

• I'm 18.
• My dad got me a car.
• I saw Mumford and Sons in concert.
• My last choir concert is tomorrow night and I got a letter.
• The day after that is my last day to turn in work and projects.

I cannot freaking wait to be done. I am so close.

JOB!

I got a job!!! A full-time job! I'll start after graduation—I am so freaking excited. It's at U.S. Allegiance Inc. They make all kinds of military merchandise. I feel so good right now, I have a plan. I hate not having a plan. Now I can make a budget and start saving for college and buy new clothes and shoes and all this stuff and AHHH I can't wait! They seemed really nice too!

Also my birthday is this Friday! Sorry, wow, so many exclamation points. But I'm happy! I'm turning 18. :) And my party is going to be so much fun, and so many friends are coming. And finals are almost all over! Just random projects left. SO CLOSE!

Cake from Noe's birthday 

Bratwurst!!

Oh Brother

This evening my brother, Joe, and two of his friends created a black, cardboard cat with a dime for an eye and put it in the street to trick people driving by. They laid on the ground. To their surprise, a police car was the first to encounter the cat. The boys were then questioned, asked to clear out their pockets, and taken back to the house in the back of the car. The doorbell rang and the first thing my mom said was "I hope it's not the cops." And it was! He was very serious. My mom could not stop smiling, and Andy and I busted up a little in the front room. He was disappointed that we found it funny and said that they had wasted resources to do that. Someone had called saying kids were looking in cars.
Come on guys, really? I don't think 4 cars, including a big-ass suburban were necessary. No laws were broken, so it really was just a bit funny.

By the way, Prom was so fun!!! I went with my friend Royce. It was a really great time, one of the best this whole year. I'm sooo looking forward to graduating. Today I did homework for over 3 hours and then went to the swim and fitness center to swim laps. I thought swimming a mile would be a good goal...PSH! By the end of one 50m I was tired. I did 14 in a half hour–two 50m shy of half a mile. I was exhausted but it was great!

'Lil Blurb

My mom is seriously the best. It's been a bit of a struggle to stay motivated in school and senioritis is a serious problem. I've gotten my grades up alright lately but we're heading into the final stretch–the last month–and it's difficult to stay on top of work. I told this to my mom and mentioned that my grades were better last year, and she told me it's more important for me to have a well-rounded life. She's just happy I've had such a good year. I've been very social, and it's been wonderful. :)

There are so many great things from this year that I can reflect on. This year has mostly been about my relationships with people and involvement in things that I love. It was a challenge for me, but I stopped working and focused on school and friends and activities. And I'm glad I did, it's been good.

 I recently went to Seattle for a choir festival. These are just a few of my photos from the trip.

Mr. Thunder Dance 2013

I figured since I posted this pretty much everywhere else, might as well post it here. These boys are so amazing and I'm so impressed by them. The Mr. Thunder Pageant is April 23. So excited. I'm sorry for my spastic screams and laughter. Also I recommend you watch it in HD.

Shout out to Taylor, Max, and Dave!

Wrapping Up the Break

I realizea lot of what I'm posting is boring, and it's probably because I'm on spring break at home with nothing to do, but I'll work on coming up with actual stories and things to talk about. Today I went down to my grandparents' house for Easter. There was a delicious potluck and a quite enjoyable game of Bump with my mom and uncles. School starts tomorrow and I'll be back to rarely posting, I'm sure. I had a great time with my family today. My grandpa turns 70 tomorrow and the day after that my grandma turns 65. Crazy! We're all pretending he's turning 60. ;) Other than that, I got shoes for the Mr. Thunder Pageant, I applied for a job at McMenamins, and I found my ipod! Yay.

P.S. I forgot to mention a while ago that I decided not to do softball. Too much stress with my classes and I just wasn't feeling up to it.

These are 3 of the 5 cousins I saw today and my brothers. And me.

Love/Hate List 2013

It's been quite a while since I've made one of these lists, and it's like 3:30 in the morning and I can't sleep. So there. Starting with hate, ending with love--trying to keep it positive. Note that these are in no particular order.


Hate

• Spiders
• Crazy bitches
• When things are missing
• Pain
• Being sick
• Scary movies
• Mushrooms
• Being angry
• Un-organization
• Rude people
• The sound of flapping wings
• Waiting
• Coconut
• Sharks
• Slow computers
• Intolerance

Love

• My mom
• Singing
• Having a plan
• Photography
• Straight teeth
• Thunderstorms
• Cleanliness
• Chocolate
• Making art
• Smooth skin
• Passion
• Hot breakfast
• Kisses
• Immersion in warmth (in water, by a fire, under a blanket, etc.)
• Nice surprises
• Dogs
• Writing
• Hugs

Pictures just make blog posts better.

Spring Break Continued...

I hope to balance out the last post with some positivity. First off, I finished the headband. I twisted it once before connecting the ends and it's quite comfortable. :) Second, I've actually had a lovely past few days. I took my wee cousins on a nice outing with a picnic and a stroll through downtown. They are the sweetest girls. I'm going to miss them so much. I also spent some time with Christian and when we were on the brink of utter boredom we decided to make a movie. It's 7 1/2 minutes long at the moment and not anywhere near finished. Who knows if it ever will be, but it was a very fun way to pass the time. I personally prefer directing, editing, and filming to acting. Jake and his friend joined us. Today primarily consisted of waxing, resume-writing (thank you Mom), and How-I-Met-Your-Mother-watching. I still have to start Wuthering Heights but if I read about 40 pages tomorrow and Saturday I'll be done. My desk is clean, I've been fitted for my dress for Mr. Thunder, and I unfortunately did not receive the General Scholarship from WOU. This is my break. And Sunday--Easter--will be a lovely time at my grandparents' house with my family. It's been really nice to have a break.
Crap... I have to catch up on Calculus homework.
Although my mom is probably the only person who will read this, I rather like how my blog has evolved. I'll probably try to advertise it more when I start the next one this summer. Only 2 more months (plus like a week). I gotta find myself a job...