My Weekend

      Today I had a boat load of homework to do and my bed wasn't made. That probably doesn't make sense but my desk is in my room and I hate spending any amount of time in my room when my bed isn't made. (which is why it usually stays unmade) So instead of making my bed I got out this really old blue jean quilt that we have and laid it out in my backyard. I took a bunch of pillows, and snacks, and all of my homework out side and lounged in my backyard while I did homework. The weather was perfect and Cody was able to "help" me with my work. It was great! And I couldn't have asked for a better sunday: the weather was perfect, I got all my homework done, and I got to see some friends I haven't seen in a while.
      Yesterday was pretty superb too. I woke up really early and went to the SINPA 5K Race For The Rescues. Cody loved all the dogs and made a friend too:)

His best friend is a huge mastiff named Titus. This dog would have made Titus look like a lap dog. HE WAS HUGE!

      And then I went to dinner with my boyfriend's grandparents and I must say they are uber funny. I really enjoyed hanging out with them and they taught me how to play poker which I beat them all at!(beginners luck) I hope everyone had a weekend as great as mine, and if you didn't your doing weekends wrong:) Good luck on Monday and God Bless.


* uber: German for "above" or "overly"

1966 Ford Mustang

   I have to take a moment to brag about my father a bit. First of all he is the best dad anyone can ask for and second of all he built me a car. That's right people, he restored a 1966 Ford Mustang for me. He did all the engine work, body work and even painted it himself. If you ask him he will say I helped a lot but the truth is he did most of the work and he did a great job. Thank you daddy, love you lots.

During the process of striping everything of the car. The mustang was my dad's car in high school so we didn't have to start with a complete rust bucket. 

Obviously we started this project a long long time ago.

Body work, power tools, dirts, lots of fun!

My dad was a Blue Man after sanding off all the paint. The paint did something weird the first time he painted so he had to sand it all off and do it again. It was very tragic.

Cody making sure he approves of my ride.

When we started putting in the seats I was so excited, I felt like my car might actually get done one day.

The finished product(I know the car doesn't have a hood in this pic but I promise it is finished now)

Update: I drove my car to school today and it was AWESOME. I feel a little bad for enjoying the attention so much but I can't help it. I also found a picture of my car completely finished so ya'll get to see that too. 

I also took my little sister to school to because she wanted to ride in my car so bad. I don't mind taking her, I just think it is funny that she is just as excited about my car as I am.

Thank You again Daddy. 

On the Way

       I don't have anything exciting to share right now but keep checking back I have a refashion on the way. If it turns out how I want it to, it will be amazing! So please keep in touch. I am also accepting topics for future posts so if you have any question or interesting topics please feel free to comment.

P.S here is a picture of Cody to make your day a little better. Isn't he adorable:)

Angelic

Dear Readers, 
  I've always been a little envious of the girls that parade down the hall with perfect hair everyday. You know which ones I'm talking about, the ones that have perfect ringlets or shiny straight hair. I could never get my hair to look so perfect when I used curlers, a bun, or one of the other 4 billion no heat- over-night-miracle-hair-curling techniques. I just assumed that those perfect girls woke up at ungodly hours in the morning to curl their hair to perfection. I was wrong........The other day I learned how to properly use a curling iron and in 15 minutes flat I looked like an ANGEL!!!!!(not really but i felt like it:)

  It is relatively simple to use a curling iron(or flat iron) to curl your hair. I am sixteen and just learned how to curl my hair so I know some other teen out there is in need of a beauty lesson.

1. Dry your hair completely. If you don't you can create steam that will do all sorts of voodoo to your hair. Just kidding but it can damage your hair pretty badly.

2.Use a heat protectant. If you regularly use heat to style your hair, it's really important that you use a heat protection spray. If not your hair will look dry and frizzy.

3. Divide your hair into sections( top layer, bottom layer, left, and right) then clip or tie up any hair that you won't be working with.

4. Chose a small chunk of hair(the actual size depends upon your curler) and clamp the curler around the very end of your hair.

5. Roll the curler toward your head. The hair shouldn't pile up in one spot but it doesn't have to cover the entire curling iron either. 

6. Hold the curler close to your head( please DO NOT burn yourself) for about 5-8 seconds.

7. Release your hair from the curler, repeat and do the other sections( you know, the ones you tied out of the way earlier). If you want you can get hair pins and rap each curl up and pin it to your head until they cool. It makes them stay longer and makes them fuller( but, alas it is time consuming) 

   This may require a little practice but once you have it down you will be able to flaunt your lush, angelic hair. Good luck and no matter what, your beautiful. 

Funny Video

 You need to watch this video. I know this video is kinda random but i love it. This is nothing but quality entertainment people. I mean come on, look at it. I love how the people are trying to catch the dog but don't want to get hit by the fireworks. I also particularly enjoy the first time the firework goes of and the dog gets shoved of course.

https://plus.google.com/110179780830401018088/posts/RYGTGfkJQPA

I am sorry for this random and unrelated post but this is just too funny not to share. I hope you laugh as hard as I did.

Be a Hero

            I have exciting news. Cody and I are now officially the project leaders for my local 4-H's dog project. I'm really excited and Cody is going to be a great example for the other dogs:) We are going to teach these awesome kids how to groom their dogs, basic obedience, and hopefully have a rabies vaccination drive. I know at least one little boy is as excited as I am. Kids started signing up for the project in August and since then I keep running into this one little boy and every time I see him he relentlessly asks when, where, and what for all things Dog Project.

          If you are not part of a club or organization I strongly encourage you to get involved for several reasons. The first is probably the one you have heard the most: it looks good on college applications. Second of all kids that are involved in their community are less likely to get in trouble and more likely to get better grades. And last but not least you may be able to make a significant difference in the lives of a younger generation. I am not a huge fan of children but I do like to think that I am setting a good example for the ones that I do enjoy hanging out with.

          One of our family friends has volun-told me that I was to be the role model for their oldest daughter(9yr). At first I didn't want the responsibility of being a mentor but now.... Well, I love it! I like being looked up to and regarded as a good example. I don't have to take her places and have long deep conversations with her, I just try to be involved in her life and encourage her down the right paths.

          I hope that you can find a way to get involved with the younger people of our community. Big Brother and Big Sister is a great way to get started or even just paying more attention to the younger kids that are in your life. Kids don't have to be an emotional wreak and come from a bad home to need a hero. I hope you can have the initiative to be that Hero

Vanilla Wafers

 Today I'm going to share one of my favorite recipes. I love to cook/bake and I love having recipes that no one else does.  This is a recipe for Vanilla Wafers that I found in a REALLY old  cook book at my grandmothers.

Vanilla Wafers:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour

Oven: 375 Degrees

Cream Butter, shortening, and sugar. Add salt vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with floured glass. Bake 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately from pan. makes 72.

Tips:
- keep dough cool so it doesn't get as sticky.
- usually i just skip the teaspoon and roll the dough into balls by hand, but be careful it gets sticky fast.
- careful with the salt, I used Kosher salt once and the wafers came out REALLY salty:( also don't use to much, the recipes calls for a teaspoon but it doesn't have to be a completely full teaspoon.

I hope you have fun making these, they are a lot of fun to make with another person and even better to share with afterwards. They also make great gifts when but into pretty bags and/or jars. Don't be afraid to bake or put your own spin on a recipe, thats part of the fun. ENJOY!!!!!

The Things I Carry

        The items that I carry with me tend to be few. I am simplistic and not high maintenance. I do carry lipstick. I don’t care to tote along all of my other make up, but my lipstick is a symbol of my unique style. It portrays me as the well put together and driven, a persona I am striving to make a reality. I carry headphones, for the days that require a little inspiration and pick-me-up. I would say the music moves me, but I can’t dance. The music affects me, and it makes my soul dance instead. It breaths life back into me. I also carry books. Books are worlds that you can carry in your purse and escapes that are always available. A book can hide me from life even in a crowded room. When my lipstick persona fails me, and music can’t lift my spirits, I always have a book to fall into.

I’m figuring things out. 

The emotions that I carry with me tend to be many. I am not one to share my thoughts freely. My emotions can pile up and weigh on me. I carry love, but I have not done so for long. I’m learning how to share my love for the first time. Until then it will be clogging up my throat and fogging my brain. I carry my insecurities, because I’m a girl and we compare ourselves to others. I’m good at hiding theses too, but holding on to them makes my feet stumble and my mind doubt. I carry worry, and the stress that is attached to it. The worry is an accumulation of school work, home life, and life as a teenager. Right now as a sixteen year old everything matters and is important right at this moment.  Until I can learn to differentiate between what is petty and what really matters, worry will make me silent and stress will make me reserved.

Please leave a comment if you feel there is a way to improve my essay. Thank You.