What's been new with me, you ask?

I’M BACK! 

Hey bloggers! I'm back! It's been awhile since my last post, but that's because much has happened in the household!

*To start things off... My cousins are here! We've been partying it up pretty hard. 

{Holly-14, Me-16, Carson-14, Hunter-10, Jes-17, Gracie-10, Jake-19}

We went to take pictures for our grandparents Christmas presents.

 "We may not have it all together, But together, we have it all."-Unknown

We are all kinda dorks..but I wouldn't have it any other way. 

On Thursday, we had a photoshoot for GimmeClips. My mothers company. The four girls, Jes, Holly, Gracie, and myself, all went to down to get pictures taken for the new products. 

Me modeling the new hat and flower..not to bad, right?

Me and my babe of a cousin, Holly, modeling the hats.

New headbands.

Best friends? Cousins? Dorks? Call us whatever you want!



I don't think I can express to you how much I love David Archuleta. One of my closest friends, Mikayla, took me to go see him and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform. Such an amazing night and experience! 

Mikayla and I at David Archuleta!



Holly and I... Pretty adorable!





Soccer.Has.Officially.STARTED. We won our first game, 9-1. I had two goals, both pretty sweet. This upcoming week we play the other half of our team...Should be interesting!

Think about it

"Our leisure, even our play, is a matter of serious concern. There is no neutral ground in the universe; every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan. It is a serious matter to choose wholesome recreations."

C.S. Lewis. 

Think about it.. What do we spend our time doing? Do we use our leisure time to rest, exercise, help out, or do we just do pointless things that exceed an appropriate time limit? I've been paying attention to what I do now..Wake up, go to school, maybe run after, come home, watch t.v., blog, clean a bit, and maybe homework. I feel like I'm still wasting time though. Trying to manage time is a big issue. Hopefully I can figure it out? 

On another note, I'm looking for some realllly good quotes! If you have any, just comment and let me know! 

Time Management Tips For High School Students

It's 10:00 -- Do you know where your homework is?

Does it seem like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? Feel like your always running late? Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life. 

• Make a "To Do" List Every Day : Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. If it's easier, use a planner to track all of your tasks. And don't forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments. 
• Use Spare Minutes Wisely : Get some reading done on the bus ride home from school, for example, and you'll kill two birds with one stone. 
• It's Okay to say "No" : If your boss asks yout o work on a Thursday night and you have mutual or a final exam the next morning, realize that it's okay to say no. Keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind. 
• Find The Right Time : You'll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don't wait to do it until late at night. Have all your weekend homework done by Saturday. Leave Sunday for church, rest, and time with family. 
• Review Your Notes Every Day : you'll reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study. You'll also be ready if your teacher calls on you or gives a pop quiz.
• Get a Good Night's Sleep : Running on empty makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult. 
• Communicate Your Schedule to Others : If phone calls are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you take social calls from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. It may sound silly, but it helps. If you're on the computer to do research, avoid e-mails, IM's, and Facebook, until your through. It'll be something to look forward to once you're done. 
• Become a Taskmaster : Figure out how much free time you have each week. Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. 
• Don't Waste Time Agonizing : Have you ever wasted an entire evening by worrying about something that you're supposed to be doing? Was it worth it? Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, JUST DO IT.
• Keep Things in Perspective : Setting goals that are unrealistic sets your up for failure. While it's good to set high goals for yourself, be sure not to overdo it. Set goals that are difficult yet reachable. 

*Consider these tips, but personalize your habits so that they suit you. If you set priorities that fit your lifestyle, you'll have a better chance of achieving your goals. 

* www.collegeboard.com