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I decided I'm not going to wait ilke weeks before I post again...:)

Today I want to share a couple things I've written in my journal over the past few weeks....

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I have to write some things down that Debbie told me at like horse camp that I thought would never happen...

• To take time getting on Bill because the more specific I am with where I want him, the less I'll have to tell him later on and eventually he will just stand there and wait...

And now like 6 months late, I hardly have any problems with getting on him and most of the time he stays pretty still while I get on his back. :)

• The more I show Bill how "big" I can get and the more effective my phase 4 is in the beginning (For those of you who don't know what phase 4 is, there are 4 phases when asking a horse to do something. 1 is very light, 2 is a little harder, 3 is harder and 4 is the "biggest" and hardest) the lighter I'll have to be as I progress and learn more...

I can now do the yo-yo game (Click here to learn what the yo-yo game is) at a phase 1 intead of 4!!  It's amazing how far I've come in  just 6 months.

This is the best part about it...I saved the best for last lol (really, in my journal I did too)

• When I first started working with Bill at horse camp, I often got frustrated, thinking, "Why would Debbie give me this horse??? I'm a beginner!"  Because nobody worked with him and he was hard!

But Debbie gave me the PERFECT horse; no other one could've been better! I've learned to be more confident, not give up so quickly, don't be so negative, and that I CAN do all things through Christ! And I can't give up so quickly, thinking those negative thoughts, "I'm so stupid!! Why can't I ever do ANYthing right?? I can't do this, it's too hard! Arrggghh WHY do I have to have Bill??" I didn't think I could handle such a challenge as Bill-but look! I made it! I'm never done learning new things to do with him or things about him, but done saying "I can't" or "It's too hard". 
I now know WHY Debbie chose this horse for me...

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SO. That's that. :)

The years are flying by SO fast. I can't believe it's almost 2010, and there are sooooooo many things that have just flown by like that! I remember when my best friend got blood clots in her lungs and that was already 2 years ago. I just simply cannot believe it. I was only 13 then, and that seems like it was just yesterday, yet it seems so long ago.

Oh and in case anyone is wondering...this is really weird so beware. But we don't celebrate Christmas with the whole presents, trees, lights, etc stuff...it's definitely weird I know. I mean of course we believe Jesus was born and Jesus is God's son and all that...wanna know more and you'll have to talk to my parents about that. :) :) But we are going to my grandma's house for Christmas Eve because my grandparents got a divorce this past summer, my grandpa moved to Texas, and my cousin is coming home from the Navy.  And my grandma can't say no to presents so we still get presents from her. :)

I hope everyone has a great week. (just so everyone knows, it feels really weird not saying Merry Christmas like everyone else. I feel like this big [as big as these words]) I thought you guys might wanna know that.

ellyn <3

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*sighs* I wonder when things will calm down? I guess I'd rather be busy than sitting on the couch bored all day. But seriously, it could be a little slower!!

Please forgive me for not replying to comments...that was to anyone who I didn't reply to. :)
Ahh well open hours are over for the year...I can't go play with my horse until January...see ya next year Bill!!  People keep asking me if I'm glad or sad...(in other words, DON'T ASK!! j/k) I'm both!! I'm sad because of course I love playing withhim, riding him, etc but it's kinda good because it's such a hassle to get in the car (all 4 of us, JUST to drop me off) and go, when it's only 5 minutes away. I can't wait until I can drive. I'm getting VERY impatient with whoever made these stupid rules.

We finally got a teeny bit of snow!!! It wasn't much at all but it wa enough to make our grayish blueish car look...WHITE!!! :D  Veerrryyy exciting...

I've had this headache since Sunday morning that will NOT go away!!  My dad says I'm not drinking enough water (much less anything), my mom says not to worry cause it's nothing and I'm thinking, "What if it IS though, Mom??" Ugh...headaches, headaches. I think it's getting better since I've been drinking a little more today...hehe Dad was right. :P *sighs* as always...

Today we went roller skating and made gingerbread houses!! I didn't make a gingerbread house, but it's great just to dip the graham crackers in the homemade cream cheese icing. :) And eat candy of course. :) :) Oh and I didn't skate either. My knees are all whacked out. They pop EVERY single step I take and too often they feel like they're cramped and I've been riding in the car too long. So therefore I'm NOT skating. I think horseback riding is doing something to them because a couple months ago I was complaining (well not complaining...I wouldn't ACTUALLY complain to my instructor lol) about my knee hurting while I was riding. Moving on...

One more "exciting" thing!!! I'm doing medical terminology...in school. :) Anyone know what that is?? It is a vocabulary for accuratly describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner. :) For instance what I learned today (a couple of things I learned...I learned more than this)

acr/o means extremities of the body...extremities are parts of the body that are farthest from the center of the body...arms, legs and head. :)

Megal means abnormally large...

The ending -y means a condition...

Therefore the term acr/o/megal/y means a condition of abnormally large or oversized extremities!! (head, arms, legs)

Make sense??

And the reason I'm taking medical terminology is because my parents own a business that does medical transcription...which ISN'T medical terminology. You just need to know medical terminology in order to do transcription and understand it.

Now lets just hope I got that right...just kidding. :P

Ahh time's up. Thanks for reading! If anybody read it...:)

P.S. EDITING MY SIDEBAR SOON...

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Wondering what the meaning of my title is??
My sister and I made up these stupid lyrics to the song "12 Days of Christmas"...it's pretty sorry. :) :) We were sitting at my grandma's house last week watching TV when a commercial for Arby's came on singing "fiiiive roast beef sandwiches!" and then we made up our own...

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me:

12 pairs of winter boots, 11 pairs of earring, 10 soccer balls, 9 pieces of candy, 8 quarter horses, 7 pommegranates, 6 pints of ice cream, fiiiiive roast beeef sandwichessss...4 fluffy cats, 3 video games, 2 chocolate pies and a partridge in a pear tree. :) :)

Pretty sorry, huh?

Monday night my sister and I made up these flyers for some saddles we are trying to sell. They're not our saddles, they're my horse instructor's, and she asked if I would help her sell them. :) We made up these flyers and stuck em around at places yesterday and today. :P They look pretty nice!! :)

Random fact: My cat is afraid of plastic grocery bags

The reason behind that random fact? My sister just shook a plastic bag at him and of course, he bolted away. :)

I'm sorry but I just don't understand these people. They go on the news telling how "the earth has a fever" and there's such horrible global warming, then they go on and say how COLD it is and how many snowstorms there are!! 

I wish I could make this longer...but dinner is being served...and we are leaving right after dinner for MORE errands. We've been gone since 8:30 this morning!!! 

Oh and PLEASE hang in there if I haven't responded to your comment(s) yet...I'm getting there!! I promise!!!!

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I'm sorry...I've been majorly busy the past...well, a long time. But this week was especially busy.
My aunt and uncle arrived on Tuesday, and on Tuesday evening (right when they got there) I went out to work with my horse, I rode him for a while, played with him for a while, then he started limping all of a sudden, and my instructor was gonna check on him later, and I'm not sure what's going on with it...so idk if I'm going to be able to work with him this week or if he's all better.

Thanksgiving was great! How was yours?  I was SO stuffed, and I felt really bad...then my stomach started hurting (not from all the food...but nevermind) which made it worse, since I was already sick from the food!! lol I mean hey, you've gotta try everything, right?? haha

Oh gosh I'm sorry this entry is so lousy. I can't hardly think of anything to say-I'm so...tired right now. I just wanted to post a small update to everyone, at least just to say hey. :) :) I'm kind of upset right now, so just bear with me, guys. :P I'm actually to be honest with you, overwhelmed...there's too much happening (or things AREN'T happening) all at once. My aunt and uncle are leaving, were taking one of  our cars back, I can't go work with my horse, etc, etc, etc...the list goes on.

Well I guess that's all for now.  I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was a wonderful one!!
♥♥ellyn

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1. What does the 5th text in your text inbox say? "ohhhh...lol! drive late, late, late!! :)"

2. Who was it from? My mom's cell phone but my sister texted it. :)

3. What is your favorite way to fix your hair? Um...well I scrunch it a lot, straighten it sometimes, or a messy bun. idk...

4. Do you wear makeup? Yep

5. Where is your dad right now? Sitting at his laptop on the phone

6. Your mom? Um...I'm not sure. Somewhere in the house. I think maybe in the family room

7. Are you wearing socks? Yup

8. What are you wearing? Socks (lol), dirty jeans (hey, that's whatcha get when you work with horses even though I don't exactly LIKE having dirty jeans...), a blue tshirt, a black sweatshirt, a ring, and a ponytail on my wrist...lol oh and pearl earrings. Yep I gotta go down to the last teeny article of clothing. Well I left out some...lol

9. Ever been to Target? You've got to be kidding. YES! lol

10. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Debbie. Oh no, it was Mom. haha oops

11. What color is your phone? It's...kinda brown. :) It's pretty!

12. Do you play a sport? Well I...ok, long story short. Soccer (and horseback riding is a sport too!! You gotta be athletic for that too ya know...)

13. Would you say you're athletic? Um...I CAN be. But not...idk

14.Last thing you said? Yeah just a minute

15. What did you do today? Riding lessons, went to our friends house for lunch, went back to ride my horse, ate dinner...yep. interesting

16. Nickname? Hehe...you're gonna laugh. Willow

17. What size jeans do you wear? Uh why would I tell you? well I guess it's not THAT embarassing

18. What's your favorite dessert? All of them!! give em all to me!! well I do have to admit, ice cream and chocolate chip cookies are my favorite...simple and good :)

19. When was the last time you cried? It was...um...2 weeks ago

20. What color is your bedroom? Pink :P not baby pink

Now for finishing it up...I had to leave last night

21. Do you play any instruments? Nope...well I can read notes sorta and play the piano a little but not really

22. What color are you eyes? Green

23. If you could change the color of them, what color would you change them? I wouldn't change them. :)

24. Who was the last person that called you? Mom

25. What does the 5th text in your outbo say? Oh. My. Goodness. Not good...

26. Whose picture is on your wallpaper on your cell phone? I have 3 wallpapers cause there's 3 screen things and one has my friend and her baby bro on it, one has my horse Bill and the other is just an image that came on the phone.

27. What do you hear right now? My sis video taping me and this entry...lol

28. What are you saving up for right now? Well I should be saving up for a car but nothing really right now. All my money is just sitting there...lol

29. What's in front of you? My phone, a check that my mo should've mailed a long tme ago but forgot (oops), and a piece of paper

30. What are you excited about? Um idk...my aunt and uncle coming, riding Bill tonight...Thanksgiving...

31. What's outisde your window right now? There's 3, and one I see the swimming pool and the canopy thing, and out the others I see the upstairs deck/balcony with an airchair hanging off of it and the woods

32. What was the last thing that came in the mail for you? A letter...from Felicity

33. Do you wear glasses? Nope

34. When you woke up this morning, what did you think? "ugh I don't want to get up. I'm too exhausted...oh there goes my stupid alarm again...shut up phone...gotta get up...gotta get up...ok I'm getting up any second now...then I got up and went to the bathroom :)

35. What do you normally do when you're bored? Use the computer if I'm allowed, watch TV, text, clean my room...if it needs cleaned

36. What was the last thing you bought? My phone...I got a huge rebate on it though so it was a really good deal!!

37. What were you doing a year ago today? Cleaning the house for Thanksgiving I think...yep cause it took like 3 days...ugh... and getting ready for my friends to come over for Thanksgiving

38. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go first? Alaska :D

39. What's your favorite fruit? I love all fruit! But I like grapes and watermelon...:)

40. Do you have a digital camera? yes and I share my dad's too...

41. Do you get nervous easily? Um yeah...usually. :)

42. Did you know that it takes more muscles to frown that it does to smile?  Yup

43. Ever ridden a horse? Um YEAH!!

44. Do you know anybody whose name starts with a K? Yes a couple

45. Where did you last go before you sat down at the computer? I was already sitting...lol at the bar. :) Before that I went...I was in the schoolroom doing math. Blah

46. Is your room clean at the moment? yes I just cleaned it today...it's never really messy messy but just cluttered sometimes

47. Turn fully around...what do you see? The closet in the office (the room I'm in)

48. Where are you going to be in an hour? Riding Bill...down the road. Not riding him down the road but I have to drive down the road to get to where I'm going to ride him...*gasps for air*

Ok that's finally it. :) Thanks for reading. If you read it.

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Thanks everyone for all the happy birthday comments! I was thrilled...:D My birthday was wonderful and busy...getting ready for my trip. 2 of my cousins and grandma came over for cake and ice cream then when they left I packed my bags and hit the sack...

My trip to South Dakota was wonderful! We left on Sunday (the 15th)...we left around 8 am my time, and got to Mitchell, SD at about midnight their time. :) We got up early the net morning and drove to Chamberlain and stopped at this little restaurant called Al's Oasis. :)
We arrived in Rapid City that afternoon, talked with my dad's partner (I'm calling him Mr. W from now on) for a bit, then went to lunch. We hadn't taken showers or anything that morning because we were going to clean up AT the hotel before my dad's meeting at 4. We got up to our hotel room, tried to flush the toilet and it didn't flush. TO make a long story short, the water was turned OFF! So I just threw my hair back, put on some makeup and perfume, and we left...

Here is the view of part of Rapid City from our hotel room. 

 And our hotel room...mines the one with all the bags on it lol

So. After his meeting we went to this restaurant called Sanford's Grub and Pub. It was...interesting. Like a bunch of junk hanging on the walls and used to decorating, etc.. By junk I mean old hub caps for these half walls, old license plates, things like that. Ok so for the scary part. There were these tables and chairs for 2 people, and the chairs were shaped like HANDS! Yes, like human hands. Ok so take one of yuor hands, cup it, and spread your fingers apart. That's what they looked like. POST A COMMENT IF YOU DID THIS.

Tuesday morning we had yet ANOTHER meeting. But first we went down to breakfast to meet another one of my dad's partners, Andrea, who is British and flew in from London the night before. How he got a British partner, I do not know.

We had another meeting that afternoon at this coffee shop called Alternative Fuel. It was really nice! And the best part about it was that they played Christian music! You know like tobyMac, Francessca Batistelli, etc. Very nice. Oh and the people are so nice also! I mean I wasn't even part of anything but these people (the guys and girl my dad has these meetings with) made me feel it!! lol

Wednesday morning we neaded off with Mr. W to this teeny weeny town called Timber Lake in SD to go to the place where the new businesses are going. They have 518 people. :) We stayed in the basement of a church that my dad's partner (not Mr. W) re-did to make it a little hotel. We (my dad, mr. W and I) each had our own room so that was cooL!! lol

On Thursday it was basically a meeting all day long. Pretty boring. Luckily though I had my cell phone and my sister had my mom's cell phone so we were texting...:) And the signal out there is HORRIBLE! It runs your phone battery down like REALLY quick. If you want to be able to use it for anything that day, you'll only be able to use it once for a short period of time. But I brought my charger in with me. :D

Pic of the Lodge...

Thursday evening we went to Mr. W's cousin's house for dinner. He has 2 girls who are 7 and 5, and a baby boy who is like 3 months old. It was nice there, because it wasn't restaurant food. :) lol

So Friday we headed back home...it was like an 18-20 hour drive...but we made it...ALL THE WAY HOME! We arrived at 3 am on Saturday morning though. :P lol I was sleeping a lot of the time when it was late  until my dad stopped to get gas and he brought me a Starbuck's frappe...then I was awake. :) And texting my friend...lol it was like midnight her time!

Since I've been home, I've just read and read and read. I've been reading Sarah's book...:) Except today we did go Thanksgiving shopping.
Well my sisters and parents are BUGGING me to get off now and make dessert. idk what I'm going to make.
Thanks again everyone for all the happy birthday comments!!!
~Ellyn

Random picture of my cat Rusty laying on my bed this morning...he's so CUTE!!!!

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For right now, I only have time to post one picture. It's a picture of me riding my horse Bill, but my face isn't in it. Sorry! I am going to post a bunch of pictures later on this afternoon but I just HAD to post this one. My sister took it and Bill's face is ADORABLE!! :D Here it is... 

Thats Rikku in the background. :)
Oky dokey, more updates later...gotta run. We're taking our Pilot (one of our cars lol) back to the dealership to see if they'll let us buy it...NOOO!!!!!!!!! I want to keep it!!!!!!! Basically, if they don't give us a low enough price we're not going to buy it. :( I love our Pilot WAY more than our other cars. Heehee...it's so much more...smaller and...cute. Ok I really need to go now. UPDATES LATER, SO COME BACK TO READ THE REST

Okay, I'm editing my entry now. :) :)
This will probably be the last time that I will post on my blog until the week of Thanksgiving. Want to know why? I'm going to South Dakota with my dad!!! He has a bunch of meetings out there, and him and his partner are starting a new "branch" to one of my dad's businesses and they have to move supplies out there and stuff...so it's definitely not a vacation but it will be a neat experience. :) :)  I'm excited but I'm kind of nervous and I'll miss some people and things here for a week. Like playing with Bill...:( We're leaving early Sunday (Nov 15th) morning and coming home probably on Saturday (Nov 21st). So I'll be able to have my riding lesson!! I actually asked my instructor if we could reschedule it...:)
For my trip...I have a deadline for doing my horse homework. It's November 23rd...and since I'm going on a trip I will need a way to watch them (they're DVD's and books) my dad is going to buy me a portable DVD player...just thought it was mandatory that you knew that.

Ok so now I'm going to post some pictures. :) :)  Of course, captions are underneath them. And credits also...:)

This is me riding Bill, my horse instructor, and her horse Sonny. :)
[Picture taken by my sister Anna]

Bill and I again...:) I look really fat...please excuse that. lol It's that jacket...it's so short!
[Picture taken by my sister Anna]

Here I am putting on Bill's rope halter...:)
[Picture by my sister Anna]

Well I think that's just about it. I might be able to respond to comments, so keep posting them. :) I will be able to read them and maybe respond but if not I WILL be reading them. :D

Hope to hear from ya'll when I get back from South Dakota!!
♥ellyn

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My title tonight is incredibly weird!! Haha...just bear with me here, ok?
Tonight I had a dilema...I did not want to go to open hours to work with my horse. When I go, I don't get anything accomplished. I mean anything.  I know it's me, because I'm under confident, which isn't good! I don't feel like I'm at that point where I can say, "I know what I'm doing wrong and I know how to fix it!!" And I don't know what to do about it.  My instructor thinks I'm doing REALLY well but I don't...my dad said for the next few times, he wants me to just spend time with Bill...undemanding time like rubbing him, grooming him and just walking around with him. I will do that...I still need to talk to my instructor about what to do about everything else (if anything!) but I don't want to!!! I hate doing stuff like that...it never comes out right. Ugh I don't know....

I'm not trying to brag, but in 8 days, it will be exactly 6 months until I can get my driving permit! I'm SO excited...:) And also in 8 days, it's exactly a YEAR until I can get my LICENSE! AHHHHH!!!!!! The other day we were driving down the highway in a heavy traffice area (well you can't really avoid those on a busiest highway in a big city) and I said to my sister, "Can you imagine me driving? Cause I can't." And she thought for a second and said, "Yeah," I cannot imagine myself driving...I mean of course I want to but I just can't see myself sitting in the driver's seat with my mom in the passenger seat, driving down the highway, trying to weave in and out of traffic...ahh it's unreal. Oh btw did I meantion that in 8 days it's my birthday? lol I totally forgot to mention WHY it's 8 days!! lol

SO...besides complaining about how I never get anything accomplished with my horse, I've been spending time with my friend (the one who I mentioned a few entries ago...), babysitting, and TRYING to catch up on school. I really don't care about too much, but I want to stay "updated" on algebra...I'm behind a year because last year I was so darn busy, and so now I have to finish up 8th grade math and move onto 9th. I do NOT want to be behind!!!

Ahh it's getting late...kind of. Actually it's only 9:00 p.m. but I have other things to do!!
♥♥♥ellyn♥♥♥

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 From my sister's blog...

 1. What's on your mind right now: My horse Bill, I hope I don't get the flu, I wonder ig I have to babysit Tyler today cause I heard my mom talking about something like that on the phone and blah blah blah... 

2. Who's your best guy friend: no guy friends...:P

3. Where is your biological mother right now: picking my 7 y/o sister up from riding lessons

5. Do you have any piercings: my ears.

6. Do you have any tattoos: hehe nope 

7. Is your driveway steep: to correct you SIS, it's 1/3 of a mile, not 3/4!!! lol yeah, some of it is steep...ish 

8. Name 3 things you did today: Riding lessons, ate lunch out and did math. 

9. Last person you texted: Diane

10. What have you eaten today: smoothie for breakfast, a burrito for lunch, and Dairy Queen for dessert!!

11. What shoe do you put on first: I don't pay attention!!! I'm right handed, so maybe my right one. 

12. What do you get complimented on most: Hmm...it depends on the person :) usually my hair...if not that, it's the way my hair is fixed or my clothes.  

13.What'd the last text you received say: I think it said I love you?? I'm not sure 

14. What is the last thing you do before you go to bed: it depends, sometimes it's reading, writing in my journal or just getting my pajamas on :) 

15. Have you ever kissed somebody named Sean: what in the world? no! 

16. If you had to choose to not wash either your sheets or hand towels which would you choose: towels??

17. What would you change about you life right now: put it on pause!!! or slow motion actually, cause I want some things to happen, just not so fast!! lol except I do want my birthday to come so that way it won't be as long until I can get my permit :) 

18. How do you feel about public displays of affection: well...sometimes I don't care, others it gets on my nerves, it depends on my mood and who's doing it really. 

19. Have you ever bitten your nails: *blush* me? Nooooo....j/k I always bite mine...:/ I NEED TO STOP THOUGH! 

20. Do you live alone: right now yeah! I'm home alone so yeah! lol 

21. Do you like someone right now: yup, of course!

22. Can you keep a secret: yeah

23. What has been the best year of your life: who cares? I don't know anyway 

24. Do you have any strange phobias: I don't think so

25. What is your favorite Romantic movie: none...hehe 

26. Are you happy with your living arrangement: like where I sleep and stuff? nope 

27. Have you ever played twister: I think so...

28. Have you ever been drunk at school: I don't drink  

29. Last thing you received in the mail: a letter that I still haven't replied to.

30. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with D: yep

31: Ever had a sleepover with the opposite sex: with my cousin! it wasn't a sleepver though, he was just staying at our house and we had to sleep together...all 5 beds were filled. 

32. Do you have trust issues: no I don't think!!! 

33. Do you tend to rip the label off of water bottles: heehe sometimes and it drives my sister nuts. 

34. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone: Diane

35: Are you a cuddler: yeah sometimes 

36: When was the last time you gave advice to somebody: the other day...I've been telling my friend "no vain imaginations!!" we're trying to work on it together.

37. What was going through your mind during your last kiss: nasty. nothing. 

38. Have you ever hurt somebody when you were mad: hurt their feelings 

39. Is it easier to forgive or forget: you're supposed to do both aren't you?

40. Do you give second chances to easily: Sometimes...:D Yeah, mostly. 

41. Kiss with your eyes open or closed: what the...oh goodness, who cares? I don't go kissing people all the time. 

42. Do you have a best friend: Yes

43. Are you friends with your last ex: don't have any ex's...

44. Would you live with someone without marrying them: Haha yeah! I do now don't i?? lol 

45. Ever had plans but broke them: Plenty of times 

46. Do you think your ex is a player: I DON'T HAVE ONE!!!!!!! 

47. Do you have a friend of the opposite/same sex that you talk to 24/7: same sex and I don't talk to them 24/7 

48. Do you remember what you were like a year ago: YES. dorky.

49. Have you ever had a dream about a person you love dying: *sniff* yes *sniffs again*

50. Who is the last person you cried in front of: Besides my family it was Diane. I felt like such a baby 

51. Have you ever shaved in the kitchen sink: nope

52. Is it ackward when you run into you ex: UGGGHHHH...*evil glare* LEAVE ME ALONE already!  

53: Who is the last person you've had a sleepover with: Uhh...well it wasn't exactly a sleepover, it was at Diane's house.

I had a riding lesson today...woot woot!!! And I am extremely busy so PLEEASE forgive me for not commenting back soonish...:)
I think I might be slowing down a bit...lol That's all I have time for today.
~Ellyn

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Well my parents are finally home!!! They came home at like 12:30 yesterday afternoon :)
Oh my gosh, funny story. My sister and my aunts were watching TV on Sunday (I wasn't home, my sister told me this) and they were watching local news (that cheesy stuff...) and the lady said "It's going to be clear and sunny and then Wednesday afernoon..." AFERnoon :) lol
Back to my parents now...
They came home and they brought like 60 pheasants with them!! They didn't shoot them all, this guy out there that they stayed with (my dad's business partner's cousin).  They only shot a few...and they're sending them out in dry ice.
I'm ohsohappy that they're home!! I couldn't have done it without a certain somebody...:P You know, God works through other people sometimes, and this time was one of them! God sure is awesome...
And I didn't get the flu!! WOOT WOOT!!! Man I was kinda scared...but I knew that if I did get it, I'd most likely be fine.
I'm a little bummed out though that everyone had to leave right away...it's like one day it's 80 degrees and the next it's 10.
I think I'm going to change my template...I get tired of things easily...if this country wasn't so spoiled that wouldn't happen.
Oh, here are a couple icons that I made that somebody might want...comment if you use em please!!

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SO...I guess that's about it. Sorry for all the icons...my sister wants to get on now, so ttyl!
Thanks for all your prayers, guys...they're really appreciated.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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Read my title. Yes, I mean it.  (don't I, greenpeppermint??)
I'm not going to eplain every detail because 1)I don't have time and 2) I don't think the whole world wants to read about this. And I don't WANT the whole world to know.
Things have been really rough on me since my parents have been gone and I don't know why I'm being such a baby about it, but anyways, everyone is always yelling at everyone else telling them to stop this or stop that, and my little sister and the baby are constantly fighting and stuff. So the other night (to make a long story short) I spent the night at our friend Diane's house (an adult btw) so I could actually get one good night's sleep. I had to babysit her daughter that night anyway, so I was there that afternoon too...but she took me home and to make another long story short, I went back home with her (yeah there was a reason).  So anyway that afternoon her niece and hey 2 boys came over for a while.........while I was there.............and the one boy and his mom have the FLU. I am NOT kidding you.  SO I'm really kinda scared. You know I don't THINK I'll get the flu but you know there is that chance that I COULD.  Our doctor said to stay away from people for 5-7 days if we don't have it by then. We were going to go out to lunch on Friday (Diane was going to take me and her daughter) and I think we still are because that will be 5 days...
So there's why prayers are needed. Badly.
I'm doing waaaay better but I still have that small little feeling in my stomach that something isn't right.

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Hey ya'll! How is everyone?? I wouldn't say I'm great but I wouldn't say I'm horrible. I'm ok. :) 
These last 2 days have been C-R-A-Z-Y!!!  We found out (idk if I posted this in my last post or not) that my aunt was bringing her great grandaughter Kaileigh and her cousin...(not Kaileigh's cousin, my aunt's)  My little sister (who is 7) doesn't really get along with Kaileigh because she doesn't want to share her stuff or anything...it's ok sometimes but other times it's like we want to just put them each in a separate room!!!
I guess I'm doing ok with my parents being gone. :/ I mean there are some times where I just wish they'd be home at that moment but time is going SO fast even though it's only been 2 days. I mean to me it seems like last night was a few minutes ago.  It's weird!! Haha
The weather here has been pretty cold...but I'm used to it. :) lol
It is rather cold for October 17th though. :)
Well I guess I'd better be going now...Oh I decided I'm going to do what everyone else has been doing. :)

Question-What kind of animal was my first pet?

Answer will come next entry. :)

EDIT: I was awarded (a loooong time ago) by Becky!!! Thanks SO much Becky, I can't believe I didn't even see it until now!! Haha

I award: greenpeppermint, Anna, BeccatheGreat and Felicity :) :)

Thanks again, Becky!!!

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 I found this on my old blog...thought I'd do it again. :) :)

For Today…October 14 

Outside my Window…Well it's dark and very cold, windy and I think it's spitting rain 

I am thinking…how my stomach hurts, how I feel bad for my aunt, uncle and her cousin who are staying with us, Mom and Dad leaving on Friday, and a bunch of stuff that I probably shouldn't list because it would take me all night.

I am thankful for…My parents...I'm NOT thankful for my stomach ache. Well actually I am because of something, but nevermind that. 

From the kitchen…Sandwiches were for dinner and apple crisp for dessert :) :) 

I am wearing...jeans, a black 3/4 length shirt, socks and a black jacket

My hair is...scrunched with my bangs pulled back

I am reading…Mildred at Roselands 

I am hoping…That I actually stay calm through this whole thing with my parents being gone and that my stomach ache goes away...oh and that I do fine during my riding lesson and don't burst into tears. Long story. It has to do with my parents being gone though

I am creating...Nothing, I'm too busy

I am hearing…Kaileigh talking, my sister talking, then coming down the stairs and them playing on the floor in the family room. Loudly.

Around the house…My dad is working on his laptop, Mom is talking to my aunt, my aunt is reading or talking on the phone or something (I really don't know what lol), my uncle is....idk, my 12 y/o sister is writing I think (maybe...), my 7 y/o sis is plaing with Kaileigh and Kaileigh is playing with her!! 

One of my favorite things…talking to my  friend, riding horses and being with Bill (not a boyfriend, my horse)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...riding lessons on Friday, open hours tomorrow, open hours on Monday, skating on Tuesday, open hours on Tuesday, smocking class on Tuesday, and idk what else...lol

My cousin's birthday is tomorrow...he'll be 20!!!!!  I feel so little. We used to play together and stuff and now...idk, it seems like he's just...like waaayyy older than me now. Epecially since he joined the Navy. Happy birthday, my cousin! (even though you don't read this lol)
My friend Michelle's birthday is today and she's 17! Ok so I REALLY feel little now.

Well, I think my parents decided to leave on Friday instead of tomorrow. I'm kinda glad. :D I can't believe they'll be gone for 10 days though. I wish they would just take a stupid plane and be done with it but they have to drive over because my dad is helping his business partner from one of his businesses move their business to South Dakota. Not THE business but like another "branch".  And he has stuff he needs to take over. It stinks.  It really does.  *tears*

I will live though.
I know I will because with God all things are possible.
Right?

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Yay! I'm actually posting within a week of my last post. Actually exactly a week. :)
My open hours started on Thursday...I went, and I didn't do good because I was nervous. That's just like me, although you wouldn't believe it just from reading this unless you were some person who can tell what people are like fro their writing...ANYWAY...
I had a riding lesson on Friday but didn't ride...it went well...
I went to open hours yesterday and it went well too...it was funny though.
We skipped school yesterday because since my parents are leaving, my mom needed to get a lot of things for their trip.  So we were gone until like 3:30ish, and i had told my mom I wanted to go to open hours that night.  We also had some other errands to run that couldn't get done before open hours or dinner. So we planned that I would go there from 4:30-5:30 and I would go home, eat dinner and then we'd go run more errands! Sounds good, right? Well we got to the camp and the gate was shut...so we called my instructor (who I later found out was gone for yesterday) on her cell and her house, no answer...so we drove away...after waiting a couple minutes. We came back because my mom's like, "What if something's wrong???" so we WENT back, got on the intercom and he gave us the code for the gate, we got in, and the gate shut behind us!!!!! So then the UPS guy drove up and then the girl who is supposed to be at open hours drove up. She told us that if we drove over something there, the gate would open. So everything went great as planned, only a little later. :D  It was like hilarious. :D  Anyway you're bored now...
Ok so soccer is officially ended. We had our last game on Friday and it was SO cold.  I was fine though when we started playing but during sretches it was windy and freezing. 

I am going to try and post more often now....at least once a week. If I don't, slap me! lol j/k, as most of you on here can't slap me. :D My sister can though...
Ahh Anna don't read this!! Haha...
♥♥ellyn�

Woo hoo my sister taught me how to do hearts!!! Now I need a soccer ball...or a horseshoe...

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Hey ya'll, sorry for leaving you hanging there so long. :)   I feel bad...but not for you guys....j/k! I do feel bad but I really do feel bad for other things too...I'm feeling soooo tired and run down lately, and I guess it's because I'm not getting enough sleep.  i guess I should probably go take a nap every day until I catch up, but there's too much to do!   Like today I have to go walk, finish school, do a bunch of stuff on the computer, do something for somebody (so sorry, Felicity!), AND take a nap...and of course there's things I WANT to do, but I don't think I'll have enough time to do them. Tomorrow I'll be out and about...hey, at least part of the time I'll be at grandma's so I can REST!! Haha...

Well as it turns out, I didn't have a riding lesson yesterday (unfortunately, because if I had, my horse and my instructor surely would've woken me up and kept me from being tired) because Bill (my horse) lost a shoe on Sunday I believe it was...because there's been so much rain, it is muddy and all. So anyway, the farrier onviously couldn't have come before 9:30 yesterday morning, but he'll be ready for Thursday's open hours. And also for Friday's lessons. 

Saturday is my sister's birthday, so stop by and wish her a happy birthday! Also on Saturday is the open house for the place that I ride at!! They're having live music, a fire food, etc....they have a zip line, paddle boats and ropes course too, so idk if they're going to run all that. Well it said that the zip line along with other camp attractions will be running, but like I said...I'll have to wait and find out exactly which ones. Wait, I didn't say that did I?? lol I'm out if it.

More news!!!! My parents are leaving on October 15th or 16th for South Dakota!!! It has to do with one of my dad's businesses, and guess what they're going to do...pheasant hunt.  Does that sounds weird or what?? I don't think I'd like to do it...they're like, "We're gonna bring home coolers and coolers full of pheasants!! And we're going to get some stuffed and hang em on the walls!!!" and here's what I say about that..."uhhhh huh.....greattt....."  Idk, it just seems like there's something about hvaing animals in your house...dead ones. My mom said they're really only going to stuff ONE...HOPEFULLY that's true!!! lol SO anyway my dad's aunt and uncle are coming to stay with us while they're gone...they'll be gone for like 10 days.  And hopefully before then, all of this labor going into trying to get a cell phone will be over and the hard work worth it...:) Long story made short. Got questions? Ask em!

Well I guess I should go try as hard as I can to go get school done.  Toodles!
♥♥♥ellyn

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1. How many syllables does 'supercalifragalisticexpialadocious' have? 14

2.  Do you play either the piano, guitar (any kind), trumpet, or the flute? I don't any more, but I took piano lessons for a while, and I can read notes...

3. Have you ever had a baby live (at least a week) with you in your house? Yup! My 2 sisters! lol no, not including them, my 4th cousin or something like that (Kaileigh) has stayed with us a couple times with my dad's aunt and uncle.

4. Is this the first time you have seen this tag, or are you doing it awhile after you saw it on my blog? I read it on your blog yesterday and I'm doing it today!

5. Do you prefer Word Searches, Crossword Puzzles, or Sudoku best? Hmmm...they're all good, but I like word searches. :)

6. Would you rather have five new fluffy decoration pillows on your bed, or the new comforter you've been admiring for weeks? 5 new pillows cause I just got a new comforter!!! lol But if I hadn't, probably the comforter!

7. Would you rather read a good mystery story including ghosts, a story about pioneers settling the American West which ends tragically, or a sappy romance story that is too good to be true? I'm not sure...lol...NOT the ghosts one though. ooooo, scary.

8. Would you rather be weeding the garden on a cool spring day, or be inside most of the day cleaning? Depends...well actually, probably cleaning in the house. Maybe.

9. Are you content being homeschooled, or would you like to see what "real" school is like for a day or two? I'd like to go to school for a little bit. :) I've been to school before but I wanna see was high school's like!

10. If you wanted a word to stand out in a paragraph, sentence, etc., would you bold, italisize, underline, or completely capitalize it? Depends on my mood!! lol sometimes I italicize, sometimes I underline, and sometimes it's all caps. :) I never bold though. :D :D

11. Do your friends ever call you computer whiz, geek, etc.? Nope, but my mom does...well not those exact words. :) :)

12. Would you rather spend a Saturday relaxing, reading, and maybe doing an enjoyable handcraft or baking, etc., or go and play a sport with all of your friends until dark? Oh man...it would depend on my mood! Sorry for all the "it depends" :)  Sometimes I wanna go, go go and other weekends I wanna relax. :)

13. Do you wear jewelry on occasion, regularly, all the time, or sort of? I guess...regularly mostly. I definetely wear it on occasion too, but I usually wear it regularly.

14. Have you ever NOT wanted a pet? NO! lol Well I don't really want animals, I like pets (ones that live in the house kind of pets) I like cats. :D

15. What is the craziest dog name you can come up with? What's the craziest cat name? Well I named my cat Bo Bitty one time when I was little! And a dog?? idk, my dog's name is pretty weird now...Riva (Reeeva).  But it's German, so I'm sure it has a meaning behind it. I'm not creative, so idk.

Sorry peeps that I haven't really posted that much other than tags.  I've been busy!!! Friday is the last day of soccer, my next riding lesson is on Monday, open hours (do ya'll know what open hours are??) start next Thursday, and my parents are going to South Dakota on October 16 for a business trip. 

Open hours are 3 open hours at the camp I ride at...it's from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I can go and ride, work with him on the ground, groom, etc.  I'm allowed to go out on the trails after I'm approved by my instructor! Until then, I have to be tethered to a partner. And I'm allowed to canter once my instructor teaches me how to canter. :D :D I'm excited!!! Hehe. :)

I started school on Monday (haha I know, we're late) and it's going good so far!  I don't know how the rest of the year will go, but it's good. :D

I hope everyone's doin' great! Cya later peeps!

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1. What is the last movie you watched? idk!! Oh, it was the AMerican Girl Kit movie. 

    2. Do you have any scratches right now? Yup. :) Bruises too...ur right, Madi, soccer's a rough sport!!!

    3. If you could go anywhere right now, where would you go? on a cruise...haha. :) Florida...:(  (no comments, sis) or the camp I ride at...

    4. What is your favorite website? HSB

    5. How long until your birthday? lemme see...3 days ago it was exactly 2 months. 

    6. Do you play any instruments? I did play the piano for a little bit but no, not now I don't.

    7. What's your favorite TV show? I Love Lucy, the nanny shows, 18 Kids and Counting (btw, she's pregnant again!), Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, and idk what else...I'll watch a lot of things. :)

    8. What is the last thing you read? last book?? it was Millie's Fiery Trial

    9. Do you know any foreign languages? Some Spanish and some French

    10. Have you met anyone on Homeschoolblogger in real life, not counting family? Haha yeah, Madison, we're planning on it. :) lol yeah, greenpeppermint and I are bff!! aren't we?? I hope...

    11. Do you have any pets? Yes, 2 dogs and my fat cat Rusty. :)

    12. Do you like to write? Yes

    13. Who is your favorite author? idk

    14. What is the last thing you ate? some grapes

    15. Who will you tag? If you're wearing jeans the day you read this, do this!! If you're not wearing jeans but you've had some water today, do it!! If you aren't wearing jeans and haven't drank any water today, sorry! lol you can do it if you want. :D

Sorry, I've gotta run.

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EDIT: A couple tags...

 1. Put your iTunes on shuffle. 

2. For each question, press the Next button for your answer. 

3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly!

 4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name. 
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If someone says, "Is this okay?" You say? – She's Not Just a Pretty Face (Shania Twain) 

How would you describe yourself? – Love Can Move Mountains (Celine Dion)

How do you feel today? – Joy (Newsboys) [That is so true right now!!]

What is your life's purpose? – Sneakin' Into Heaven (Chris Rice)

What is your motto?- Good People (Jack Johnson)

 What do your friends think of you? – Million Pieces (Newsboys)

What do you think of your parents? – You Don't Have to Yell (Chris Rice) [Whatever!]

What do you think about very often? – Spinnin' Around (Jump5)

What do you think of your best friend? – So Much for my Sad Song (Chris Rice)  

What is your life story? – Kids Again (Chris Rice) [Okay, this isn't shuffling really well...him again]

 What do you want to be when you grow up? – Too Much (Leeland)

What will you dance to at your wedding? Made to Love (tobyMac)

What will they play at your funeral? – Love is Gonna Break Through (Chris Rice)

What is your hobby/interest? – Praise You in This Storm (Casting Crowns)

What is your biggest fear? – You Were Loved (Wynonna Judd)

What is your biggest secret? Supposed to Be (Jack Johnson) 

What do you think of your friends? – You'll Be in My Heart (Phil Collins) [Yup, that's true!]

What will you post this as? What a Heart is Beating For (Chris Rice)

Are you available?
No (lets see if I can fool you guys lol)
Are there any stressful situations in your life?
Yup 

Is there someone you don't ever want to be out of your life?
Uh yeah!!
Where did you get your last bruise from?
Soccer almost 3 weeks ago and it's still there

What are you currently hearing right now?
My aunt talking, Kaileigh talking, my sister's movie, Mom talking, my mom and aunt making dinner, Kaileigh playing next to me, her banging something, my dad's keys rattling from Kaileigh playing and more noise (I'm in the dining area so it's kinda loud compared to the office)

Is there a reason for your MySpace song?
nope, just cause i like em!!

Has anyone ever given you roses?
Yes

What are you looking forward to?
Riding lessons on Sept. 27!!! Yay!


Are you really happy or are you just saying that?
I am REALLY happy. :D

When did you last hold hands with someone?
At dinner 


Do you think relationships are hard?
Depends on which one...
What was the last reason that you CRIED? 
this morning, but before that, a while ago.


Are you a loud person?

I can be. :)

When was the last time you slept on the floor?
It's been a LONG time. Actually you know what? I've never slept on the floor I don't think!
Are there framed pictures from your parents wedding in your house?
Yup

Do you hate the last person you kissed?
nope

Have you accidently sent a text to the wrong person?
yes and I called 'em too. It was some Mexican person...a lady. lol remember madame?? (she will know what I mean [not the mexican lady])

Boy or girl to text you last?

it was a madame. :) lol

 How do you feel right now?
Hot, happy and thankful

Do you trust anybody of the opposite gender?
yes

How did you and your number one become friends?
HSB!!! 

Do you think you're old?
Haha no but I'm not a baby either.


Are you a jealous person?
Uh who isn't jealous sometimes?? lol idk! 

Do you wear contacts?
nope
What are you wearing? a pair of new jeans and a pink shirt

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My aunt and uncle arrive the other day (Tuesday to be exact) and since then, everything went topsy turvy...it's so crazily pathetic. They brought Kaileigh again, which I'm so happy about! But there's ne downside...well 2 I should say.  Number 1 is that my little sister is constantly eyeing Kaileigh watching over her like a hawk.  If Kaileigh TOUCHES anything that she thinks shouldn't be touched she has a meltdown and yells to Mom...number 2 is that whenever my little sister grabs anything from Kaileigh, Kaileigh SCREAMS at the top of her lungs. Not so fun. Not to mention that the ceilings in our family room and living room are 13-15 feet high, so the screams echo!!

I think things are going good with my gramma and grandpa!! Not exactly good, but ya know. Better than they were. :)
I start school after my relatives leave. :(
My equine instructor comes home on Saturday!! Haha...so my next riding lesson is on either Sept. 21 or 28.

Also I have a question. :) I'm going to be babysitting our friend's daughter on September 21st (in the evening) and I need to have something or a couple things planned to do with her. Does anyone have any ideas?  It can be cooking, crafts, etc. but no TV.  I'm totally open for suggestions.  I have like no clue what I'm gonna do...hehe. *blush* I don't have too much time either until then!!! lol

I better be going. My aunt and mom are making a chocolate cake!! Yummmm...I was hoping we'd go to Ritter's Frozen Custard. Now THAT is yum. :)
.ellyn

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I am SO sorry to you all that I haven't written anything in a long time!! Life just gets in the way. :(  Soccer, riding lessons, family issues, etc.  I apologize. :(

So for the latest news...My equine director asked if I she could give me a few extra lessons not included in the program, (starting this month) and my first lesson was last Thursday (August 27).  It went great, and I'm learning a lot.  My next lesson was today! I learned a TON today, and it sure will give me a lot to think about until my next lesson on September 28th.  She also gave me some DVD's to watch while she's gone.  She's going on a cruise, so that's why my next lesson isn't until the 28th.  I'm kinda sad but I'm happy for her, so I'm trying to take the focus off of myself. It's working! lol  Anyway, that's how riding lessons are going.

I've decided I'm going to write in a new way...not give boring details about things (ex. I trotted today in lessons! And I played the yo-yo game! It was so fun! etc.).  Okay, that example I gave was a little bit...idk, not like the way i write anyway, but you get the point. :)

More news. :) My aunt and uncle are coming either Wedesday or Thursday, and they're staying probably for about a week. I think they're bringing their great grandaugher Kaileigh again, too. There's nothing wrong with that!! Haha. I'm really excited that they're coming. It will help a week go by faster!! Of course I guess I don't want time to go by TOO fast, or else before I know it, equine academy will be over!! That won't be good...

I think I might start a blog about what I'm learning in the equine academy this year. If I do, I'll edit this post and give you the link.

I think that's really it. I mean there are soooo many details that I could give everyone, but I'm sure nobody wants to hear about those, and plus, I don't have the time to sit down and WRITE them all!! lol

I want to thank everyone for the comments you're posting. :) I'm very thankful. Someone's actually reading my blog!  And also thank you to those who said they would pray for my grandma and grandpa.  I'm not really sure how things are going now, as I haven't heard anything since Saturday evening.  I know that doesn't seem like a long time but it is when things like this are happening. 

I'll write again asap! I promise!

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    Okay, so idk why the tag did this weird thing...I stole this from Becky! Thanks!

What's the last thing you spent more than $100 on?  I don't think I have...hehe. My parents buy my stuff!  I buy stuff but not over $100. But I am going to buy a $700 camera soon.

 Where did you get the shirt you are currently wearing?  Old Navy 

Name something that was on your Christmas wish list? A Vera Bradley purse

Name something you collect? nothing really, but I have like a million shoes lol

Last restaurant you ate at? I cant remember. :/ I think it was...idk, Bob Evans? We had Chipotle for lunch today but we brought it to gramma's house.

Name a magazine you subscribe to?  I don't read magazines.

Your favorite pizza toppings?  pepperoni and sausage

Whose number were you looking up the last time you used a phone book? Carla's. :P lol and other random people I know

Name something you wouldn't want to buy used? Shoes, clothes I don't really like used (unless they're nice!), soccer equipment, cameras...there's a lot of things. I don't really like anything used. 

What is the last thing you remember losing? The car charger for my ipod, but I finally found it. It was in my room in front of my face. :)

Last thing you bought and ended up returning? I don't know. Nothing I don't think.

Your favorite board game? idk, Monopoly when playing with the right people. :) lol  Sometimes it's kinda not fun cuz people don't pay attention to the game, they'd rather pay attention to the cat running across the room.

Where did your vehicle come from? Which one?? lol Honda and Ford dealerships (my dad's came from Ford too, the other ones were my mom's)

Who can cheer you up easily?  I don't know...my little sis is pretty easy if you negociate. :DWhat was the color of the bridesmaid dresses of the last wedding you went to? I think..oh, brown.

What house cleaning chore do you hate to do the most? I don't mind cleaning THAT much...I don't know. 

What is your favorite way to eat chicken? Breaded and fried!! Well that's chicken wings, but I like regular chicken marinated and grilled or cooked in the oven.

When is your birthday? November 14, 1994

What is the status of you and the last person you texted? Haha...well it was me and greenpeppermint and idk...lol well I guess I was kinda irritated but not at you greenpeppermint!!

What is wrong with you right now? nothing...oh yeah, I'm pretty full. ugh I need to go run off my lunch. :)

 
What do you usually wear to bed? one of my 50 choices of pj's?? DUH.

What is the last movie you watched? Eloise at the Plaza (my sis's choice. :))

What are you excited about? For Debbie to get home!! lol and...my aunt and uncle coming next week. :)

What's on your mind right now? I need to go walk or run or something!!!

What's your ring tone?  Unfortunatly I don't have a phone but my mom's has a couple different ones.

What were you doing at 8pm last night? idk...oh, drinking a milkshake. :)