I did it! :)

I wrote two poems and a short story. :) I am SO proud of myself. I would post them on here, but they are a little personal. If you'd like to read them leave me a comment and I'll see. Please don't be offended if I politely refuse to share it with you... Remember it's not you, it's me. 

Now to preface my awesome accomplishment: :)

When I was a Freshman in High School we were required to take a Freshman writing class. I however happened to miss a lot of that class, and my teacher liked me enough to not make me turn in half of my papers. :) Yay for me! Or so I thought... It turns out that once you get into high school you have to write a lot of papers. They weren't too bad, and I managed to pass each assignment. Well, apparently in College papers are a big thing. I have had to write more papers in my first semester of college than I have ever had to write in my entire life! Crazy huh? I sure think so.

Because of my lack of paper writing skills I write research papers and essays well, but short stories and poems? DEFINITELY NOT!!! Too bad this assignment consisted of all of the above... And after 3 days of constantly writing for English 101, I DID IT!!! :) It feels pretty good to accomplish something like this. I'm sure that being 6 days away from Thanksgiving Break and 4 weeks away from the end of the semester could also have something to do with my rather good mood. :)

Plus... I may have taken out my emotions on my work... Oh well. If it gets me a good grade, then I don't mind one bit.

Did I mention that I got a 100% on my Book of Mormon midterm, a 98% on my Hawaiian Studies midterm, and an 83% on my Biology midterm? :) Well, I did. Now to write 3 essays, and 2 research papers all before I can go home for Christmas. Good thing I am on a writing kick. :)

Southern Belle in Paradise

I am still SO proud of myself!

I am Thankful for . . .

I love Thanksgiving, and the gratitude it brings. :) Sometimes I forget to be grateful for all of the many blessings in my life. So this month I think I am going to try and post at least once a week to share some of the many things I am thankful for.

I am Thankful for . . .

1. My family. :) The best part of having a family? They have to love you no matter what. If you ask me it's a super bonus.
2. My friends, both near and far. I love talking to people, and sharing my life with them, and learning about their lives in return. I love making friends (even though I may seem a bit anti-social... Haha). I also love that my friends are always there for me whether I need advice, or just a shoulder to cry on, and sometimes even just a laugh.
3. My big sissy. She has been having a rough time lately, and I just want her to know how thankful I am to have her in my life. Like all families we have had our struggles, but we always seem to make it. :) I love you.
4. Hawaii. :) I love Paradise, even though it is the rainy season and is constantly raining cats and dogs.
5. An Education. :) I love learning new things, and I love college. I am also so grateful for the opportunity I have to learn at such a great campus. :) And with such great people. Have I mentioned that I love it?
6. Jeremy. :) No matter how upset I am he always tends to make me smile. Even if it is just a little bit.
7. Kid History YouTube videos. :) You should watch them. "Faaaaacccctttt" They will make your life. (Once you watch them that quote will make sense.)
8. An awesome roommate. It definitely helps the year to be awesome, and since we have such tiny rooms if I didn't like her we would have problems. :)
9. My daddy. :) No matter how much I'm sure he hates it when I have to call and ask for money, he is always willing to help me out. And he is always interested in my life. I am so grateful for that. (I am currently working on getting a job. I promise. I love you!)
10. My mommy who is always willing to send me packages. :) I have never gotten so much mail in my life and I love it! :) She always knows what will make me smile. Have I mentioned she is the best mommy? Well, she is. :)

I am thankful for so many more things, but it is past my bedtime, and tomorrow is my early day... So off to bed I go.

Southern Belle in Paradise

What are you thankful for?