Day 10- Songs

I like lots of songs but I don't particularly feel like searching my soul and music library to find all of the great ones. So here's the songs that first come to mind.

Happy mood: "Brighter than the sun" - Alex G. ft. Adam Stanton, "Beautiful World" - Adam Crossley
Sad mood: "Let it all out" - Relient K, "Down"- Jason Walker
Hyped mood: "Blow" -Ke$ha (Lots of songs get me "hyped" but this song gives me the chills and makes my palms sweaty because they long to hold glitter.)
Mad mood: "Come right out and say it" - Relient K

These are from the paint dance earlier this year. T'was a grand experience

Quote of the year from my cousin missionary: "In other news, we found an unusually large cockroach in our pench this week... we named him daniel but we killed him cuz he was really gross."

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Day 9- Something you're proud of from the past little while

I’m proud of myself for finishing the workouts. It honestly takes everything I have plus my dedicated teammate Tessa to get me to finish. I haven’t been nearly as fast as I would have hoped, but I’ve finished. Sometimes I think it’s not even worth it because I’m going so slow anyways, but Tessa boosts me up and says that it doesn’t matter. I just need to finish. It’s sad to think during the fall I could run 16 800s around 3:30 and now I can hardly run a few in 3 minutes. All the girls amaze me. They are seriously machines. 

I'm also proud that I got a solid 88% on my anatomy test and 102% on my lab quiz. woot woot :)

Let's hope the next lab quiz, the last test and the final can have similar results. I think I AM going to pass this class! 

*celebratory fist pump*

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.    

 - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ps the hunger games were most definitely a success. You should go see it for sure.

Day Eight: Goals for the month

Go
Out
And
Live

I made that up my junior year of high school. I like it.

Anywhoooo, well this month is over in 9 days so let's set some goals for April.
2-3 hours of anatomy a day
 10 min of reviewing motor skills
 20+ min of biology
10 min of Athletic Injuries
Try my best to stay awake in ALL my classes. Including institute.
30 solid minutes of spiritual feasting
10 minutes of abs excluding practice
Pass all my tests
Be ready to kill finals
Cook better meals
Don't watch so many episodes of Bones
Have fun.

In other news,

I get to see the Hunger Games TOMORROW. I'm only slightly ecstatic. 

My nails are dedicated to Gale

Story of my life

I continue to find this absolutely hysterical. I'm a terrible person.

I'm a fan of daylight savings this year. This weather is simply balmy and it makes running somewhat enjoyable. It makes rugby great. My friends had a picnic today. I wanted to fall asleep but I had to go to practice :( BIG bummer.

I am going insane thinking about this summer job. Answer my phone calls PLEASE!! Or just call me and say, "Hey your interview went great and we just love you so come join our team!" That would be appreciated.

I really don't want to go to lab tonight. poop.

That is all

Day Seven- IMPACT

 I've only known Emily for a short period of time but my goodness this lady inspires me. Let's just say I hope I can turn out to be somewhat like her in my time. She moved into her parents house after they left to be mission presidents in New York. Like the ultimate church history mission. Awesome. Anyways, she was called as camp somethin' or other and I was kind of bummed because Sister Chandler was going to go running with me at camp and now she got replaced by someone I didn't even know. Not cool.

 The first time I met her we were "practicing" dutch oven cooking for camp. She seemed nice, but I was still dismayed my running buddy was replaced. Wellllllllllll let's just say she's now my idol. She is strong in the gospel, puts her family first, loves the people she serves, has an enthusiastic spirit, and has some major spunk. I hope I can one day be the kind of wife and mother she is and maybe even serve in young women's and make the same connection she's made with the girls she serves. She's plain and simply amazing. Love you Em! err I mean Sister Ables ;)

Yeah don't worry she stuffed my car full of hundreds of plastic bags on day while I was at school. 

Maybe one day I'll name a kid after her. Emily. I like the sound of that :)

Day Six

Favorite super hero
I was never one to read the classic marvel comics. I like superman, spiderman, wolverine and all those other cool kids. People argue about who is better and who would beat who but honestly I don't really care to listen in.

I believe super heroes surround us constantly. Once you get to know people and learn their situations, your perspective changes and you realize simply how amazing each individual really is. In high school there was a girl who was always super friendly to the point that it actually bugged me. Her obnoxious wave made me roll my eyes and I was not sincere all the time in my salutations. During her senior year I learned about her family situation and was completely in shock. Her father was abusive to her mother, and ended up going to jail because of it, her older brother was making bad choices, and she had to take care of her many younger siblings. But every time I saw her she would still light up and give that overly enthusiastic wave and say "Hi!". I still cannot comprehend how she had the energy and mental power to put even the slightest grin on her face. Everyone fights their own battles, and it is so powering to look back and think "If they could overcome this, then I can overcome my silly little problem." You just gotta take the time to listen and get to know people.

So I guess my favorite super hero is the average person who struggles, staggers, and slowly but most definitely completes the daunting task that is placed in front of them.

Thank you for being my super hero.

Two in one day!

I am connecting the blogging community by participating. Madi tagged me so whooped-de-doo I get to play along!

Rules

1) Post the rules.

2) Post a photo and 11 random things about you.

3) Answer questions.

4) Ask questions.

5) Tag.

1.) Those are the rules.

2.)

a.) I like watching movies by myself.

b.) I pick up pennies (or any other coin) when I find them. Then I put them in a Jones soda bottle and make a wish.

c.) I don't fancy pickles, mustard, or mayo.

d.) I love catching lizards in the wild then making them bite my ear so I have live lizard earrings.

e.) I love Carls Jr.'s Western Bacon burger. Then onion rings make it happen.

f.) I make my bed every day in college. I never made my bed while I was growing up.

g.) I'm scared of bears, sharks, hippos and alligators.

h.) I have to sing the alphabet every time I need to know which letter comes next. Except I know it goes R, S, T because in 6th grade, it went Rivers, Skousen, Thayne.

i.) I always get the noodles when I go to Panda Express.

j.) I bought my own horse.

k.) I get nervous when I speak in front of people, but instead of showing my nervousness I turn into a rock and show no emotion. It doesn't work very well. Public speaking is defintely something I need to work on.

3.) Answer questions from Madi. (http://storiesfrommadi.blogspot.com/)

1. Where's the best place you've traveled?

The best? Best what? Food? Experiences? Memories? You must be more specific Madi!

I love traveling. I'm wasn't a huge fan of road trips due to my "stretching problem" as a child, but now that i'm mature, as long as they involve lots of yummy unhealthy snacks, pillows, movies and books I'll be fine. I love flying and I always prefer a window seat to absorb the amazingness from the sky. I've been all over the US, Sweden, Engalnd, Finland, and Mexico. I would like to go to Africa and Australia. Touring Europe is also on the bucket list. It always amazes me how diverse Utah is though. Goblin Valley to Zions National Park to good ol' Provo Canyon. Utah is a great place.

2. If you could eat anything right now, what would it be?

A snow cone from Hawaiian Shave Ice

3. Age of your first crush

pshhh who knows. I had like billions. The main man was in 6th grade, along with EVERYBODY else.

4. Someone you want to be friends with, and I'm not talking famous here

Silas. He's awesome. I consider ourselves friends seeing as we basically have every class together, but I would like to get to know him better.

5. Favorite Flower

Wild flowers 

6. What's the coolest activity you've ever done?

I do lots of cool activities because i'm cool and active.

7. To you, what's the best thing about March?

Writing "March fourth and sieze the day" in my journal on March 4th. 

8. What's your favorite movie? Why?

Remember the Titans- inspiring? I think yes. Funny? check. Attractive people? Yep. Makes me want to play football? Most definitely.

9. If you knew the world was going to end in 10 years, so school wouldn't make all that much of a difference, what would you do with your time?

Learn as much as I could and fall in love.

10. What language have you always wanted to know?

French. I took three years of it, but I want to know all the language!

11. Summer or Winter?

Ooooh this is a tough one. Both have their pros and cons. I'll just embrace the whole year and all the seasons.

4.) Questions!?

1.) Favorite scent?

2.) Favorite poptart?

3.) If you could get any sort of pet, what kind of pet would it be and what would you name it?

4.) Board game or card game?

5.) Watch a movie or go to a play?

6.) Most pointless thing you learned in high school?

7.)Watch summer or winter Olympics?

8.) Swim in a pool or lake?

9.) Favorite candy bar?

10.) Favorite book?

11.) When you get out a piece of gum, do you go halvsies or eat the whole piece?

5.) Tag... since most everyone has already done this....

Hannah @ http://juggernautinvasion.blogspot.com/

Amber@ http://mamberepisodes.blogspot.com/

Katy @ http://katelynjessop.com/

...and anyone else you feels so inclined. Leave a comment and I'll chchchcheck you out!

5- A place you've been

England. Please please please oh please can I go back. I got to go when I was 10 and it was quite an adventure. I ate blood pudding, spent time in pubs, rode a bike with a basket, found my own "secret garden", ate the best custard, spent fabulous time with my Aunt and mom, rode a horse in an english saddle for the first time, rode in the London Eye, visited castles, took pictures of some old dude shearing sheep, went to Buckingham Palace and played in the fountain, ate food from cool vendors and much much more. It was awesome. I want to go back really really bad. It is so incredibly green and beautiful there. Just thinking about it is making me crazy!! :)

Day 4- A habit you wish you didn't have

I get jealous really easily. It bugs me. I constantly compare myself to others. In some ways it's good because I look at people and think of ways I can improve, but for the most part it just wears me down. I know I need to be confident in myself and not be a stupid insecure girl, but it'll take some time. I'm workin on it though. One day at a time.

Day 3- Picture of your friends

Oooooh these hooligans. Tiffers and I have been friends since well... forever. Lex stepped in during jr. high, but  has become a permanent addition. I cannot explain how many stupid yet oh so hilarious inside jokes we have. There is literally NEVER a dull moment with these two. Between our "visiting teaching" Sunday chats to weekly Wednesday temple texts we keep in touch. Both of them will be joining me up at Utah State next year, and I can't wait to see what adventures we'll have. I'm stoked! *fist pump* 

These are my beautiful cousins. Left to right- me, Meghan, Syd, Siera, and Sharon. We're tight. I always feel so lucky when people say they don't even really know their cousins. I LOVE mine. We tell each other the stupidest stories, celebrate everything, eat pumpkin pie and cranberry jello at all hours of the night, and much much more. As kids we tried to spend every possible weekend having sleepovers or at least getting together. We faked being asleep when our parents thought it was time to leave. We begged and cried if we had to leave early. We were soooooo excited for family reunions because they meant we got to spend days together. My extended family on my dad's side is extremely close. I love it. So many memories from my childhood go hand in hand with these girls. I love them. A whole bunch.  I don't think we could ever spend enough time together. 

Meet the inhabitants  of Morgan 301. I lucked out. Really. These are the sweetest girls ever. Introductions are in order. Going around the table: Amber, Kim, Jill, Ashley, Diana, and me. Ashley and Amber are twins, and the nicest people ever. I don't know how they're so nice all the time. Honestly it amazes me. Kim and Diana are roommates and are a great addition. Diana is a magician in the kitchen and will be an amazing mother. I cannot wait to see where life takes her. Actually, where she takes life. She will do great things. Kim is such a hard worker. She's had a rough time this year dealing with some personal problems, but keeps putting right along with her head up. Her dedication inspires me. Jillybean is my roommate. I think I drive her crazy, but she says she enjoys it. She has a beautiful voice and a very sweet, flirtatious personality. She is a very caring person, and I owe her for getting me tissues and cold water when I'm sick, staying up way late with me when I have too much to do, and giving me her leftovers. However, she owes me a pan of brownies and a giant jamba juice.  

Cross Country. Welcome to my high school years. I started running with the team when I was in 8th grade, and never looked back. Every year changed, but honestly some of my greatest friends have come because of this team and sport. There are waaaaaaay too many names to name, I could have just added a team picture from every year and written like a 20 page paper on how each person has impacted my life. We are a special team. There is always a "cross country" group at dances. We have our special lunch spot.  We have a testimony meeting on a bus coming back from california.  We are fat kids for life. We quote "Heavy Weights" constantly at camp. We spend too much time with each other in buses, cars, sleeping bags, and at school. We've seen each other when we look our best and our worst, when we feel like murdering our coach, when we feel like murdering a certain someone on the team, when we pee during races, puke after races, cry from mental and physical exhaustion, and laugh so hard we can't breathe. The girls and boys of the timpanogos cross country teams will forever be in my life, and I owe most of who I am to each person who showed me the kind of person I want to become. I just love these guys. Friends for life for reals.  

Nathaniel Curtis Widmer. What a stud. Seriously, girls, you should date him. (He's really ticklish and has great abs)  He's my basketball buddy since jr. high, my tennis pal, and a best friend.  We've always been pretty close, but this summer we really made the connection. We talk to each other about all our silly dramatic problems and happy happenings. We may or may not skip sunday school every time I go home so we can catch up face to face. He constantly brings a smile to my face. He's just one of those kids you've got to love. Plus he has an awesome dog that is friends with my dog. That's always nice. 

Joshua Thomas. JVT. I can't help but smile thinking about how our  roller coaster of a friendship has turned out. I met him at a friends house. We played apples to apples. Epic game where we picked each others cards every single time. It was weird. He threw pillows at me and I didn't even know who he was. We stayed friends at school because we had seminary and english together. We argured a lot. I shot rubber bands at him and he bugged me.  He asked me to prom. I liked it. After the initial shock and furry wore off of course. I took him horseback riding. It was fun. I liked it. Oh wait actually I liked him. No I didn't. Yes I did. NO. Yes. nope. maybe? yeahhhhhh. yes. yes yes yes. yesssss. We discovered a passion for golden spoon yogurt. I asked him to preference. I regretted it the second I booked it off his front porch. It was awkward. I liked it? He held my hand on my birthday. He told me he liked me. I said "cool story hansel" and about died on the inside. Summer began. We were together almost every day. I liked it. Summer ended. I moved 2 hours north, he moved 13 minutes south. We've stayed best friends. We write each other letters. He sends me a song every Sunday. We carved pumpkins and threw the guts all over each other and the outside of his apartment. We made beef jerky stick figures. We burned them.  He sent me flowers before finals. He's a classy gent. He makes me want to be a better person. He leaves April 25th to serve the Lord and the people of Mississippi for two years. I'll miss him. 

Marcy Noelle Fuller. Noelle isn't her middle name. But that's what I call her. Somehow I  got over the fact that this hard working, smart, diligent, loving, amazing, athletic, gorgeous, [insert every other good characteristic here] elect young woman was way above me and decided to try to be her friend. I'm not quite sure how it happend, but I know that my senior year would've been a whole lot different if this beam of sunshine hadn't been by my side the whole time. She is an amazing example of the kind of person I want to become, and look up to her like she's the statue of liberty. We're crazy. We do really weird things. We're best friends.We'll be best friends when we have walkers with tennis balls on the bottom and have outlived our husbands.  Lecy and Marcy. I bet you weren't expecting this! But you can't spell either one of our names without part of the other. Tender, right?


There are many other people who deserve to be on this post, but due to lack of time and sleep,  I regretfully must stop. I am so thankful for all of the people in my life, and treasure my friendships. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for  believing in me. Thank you for smiling and giving me the courage to do likewise. Thank you for caring about me. Thank you for saying hello. Thank you for being you. 

This made me giggle. Quite a bit.

Day twoooooooo- reason for the name of your bloooooog

Once upon a time I took three years of French in Jr. High. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I like French. Mme. Flood ingrained certain words and sayings into my head, and I can still hear her voice saying them. One of them is "Etre". But with the accent thing. I don't remember how to type it. Etre means to be. So, To be Lecy. cool story right? right!

Day One- pic with 15 facts about yourself

1. The name is Lecy Deane Skousen. Said like lee-cee, and dean. Not lacey dee-ann.
2. I've got 18 years and 10 months experience on living.
3. I have a shell, but once it's been broken I turn into a very odd person. Crazy like. I don't really have a bubble though. Feel free to spank my booty.
4. I love fruit and desserts.
5. When I was in 5th grade I wanted to get a turtle and name him George.
6. I looooove being outside. Running, riding, skiing, hiking, sitting, listening, watching. It's just a great place to be.
7. I know that whatever happens, it happens for a reason; and I have someone I can fall back on to lead me.
8. I believe hard work can get you anywhere.
9. I don't usually watch TV, but... I have a laptop. So right now I'm lovin Bones, Once Upon a Time and of course PSYCH!
10. I most always sleep with socks on.
11. My Grandma tried teaching me how to play the accordion when I was younger. It didn't really work out.
12. I love to read. And doodle.
13. I like shopping. I dislike spending money. :/
14. I love looking at and taking pictures.
15. I can fall asleep basically anywhere.

ps picture coming later... the add image icon has disappeared and I'm not in the mood to go look for it