A Good Life

What do you think makes life good for you? How popular at school? Grades? Sports?
For me, it's friends.
If it weren't for my friends I don't know what I'd do. Honestly, I rely on my friends for so much support that I'm surprised they are still my friends!
It's always fun looking at your friends and imagining where you will be in 5, 10, or even 30 years from now. Will you still be friends? Will you even know where they live? Personally, I hope I have kept in touch with all the girls in my class in 30 years. Maybe not see each other monthly, or even yearly, but at least email back and forth and keep each other updated on our lives.
Now that I think of it, when it comes to friends, I have a pretty good life.

The Little Things

I tend to notice little things in my life that probably don't mean much. But they always seem to stick in my head. Here are a few things that I notice:

• Opinions on Clothes: One day during basketball season, towards the end of it, it was a Wednesday night. Lent services had started and we had just finished practice. Practice had gone about half an hour late and I knew I'd be late for church, Jaci must have realized that too because she started yelling at Val because they still needed to go home and change into nice clothes. Jaci was persistent. Val was trying to convince Jaci that they were dressed fine in their long basketball shorts, tee shirts, and Nikes. But Jaci was obviously stuck and ended up making Val take her home to change, even though she'd be late to the dinner before church. This really changed my thought of Jaci. I used to think she didn't care much about anything besides sports, but she really showed that she cares about how she looks at church. So I find myself looking at clothes differently now after watching this little scene act out between Val and Jaci.
• Words Count: While helping with volleyball camps last week, I really listened to the kids. Something inside of me would just jump every time a little girl would say "thank you" and smile at me. I'm not sure why, but their politeness really reminded me that I need to still be polite in every situation I'm in.
• More on "Talking": Well I really appreciate when I get a text or IM back right away. Yes, I understand some people just don't bring their cell phones with them everywhere they go like I do. But generally when you respond to that first text, I would think you'd have your phone on you! Whatever. Well that is definitely something I notice, who I can rely on for texting me.

Just A Thought

Just some random little tid bit I'd like to share. 
When you say you are someone's best friend, what does that mean?

• To me, it means you'll tell them any and everything. Whether they want to know or not.
• You trust the with your deepest, darkest secrets.
• You can cry on their shoulder and know they don't mind at all
• You can laugh at the stupidest stuff, because it's fun to be stupid around each other.

I find it rather annoying when people say they will tell you everything, and then you find out information about them from someone else. Just a thought.

Living Life

I can't wait to grow up. I find myself daydreaming a lot about the future. You know, like where my wedding will be or how many children I will have. Honestly, this probably holds me back though. I think I probably am thinking so much about the future that I'm not enjoying the moments I'm given right now. Here are a few memories I've had over the past month that have probably gone with out much appreciation.

1. Shopping! I went shopping with Olivia on Thursday and yesterday! I had a blast! I can't believe how fast the hours went by and I probably won't remember half of the little details that have just happened!
2. Birthdays! Rae's birthday was Saturday and she had a birthday party! It was really fun! I got to meet her boyfriend, Eric, and hang out with Sarah and Sydney! It's strange to think that these little moments will just be pictures and brief conversation points in the near future.
3. Volleyball! I've had a lot of volleyball in the past month. Whether it's been contact days, tournaments, helping with camps, or open gyms I've had a great time with this sport. I find it hard to believe that before freshmen year my dad had to force me to play!

While most of these little memories don't seem like much, they have meant a lot to me! I don't want to take life for granted. That's part of the amazing part of blogging, it's a great way to keep track of my life!