Career clusters get me flustered....

Oh my gosh, this is so nerve-wracking!! I basically am trying to decide what I want to do with my life starting tonight so that the classes I'm going to register for aren't going to be a waste. There are so so many things I love learning about (I'm kind of a nerd and I really do love to learn) but I'm going to stick with what I love, what I know, and what I'm good at. And that's English and Science.

So what should I pursue... a career in Marine Biology? Something I've loved and wanted to do since I was 2 years old? There's nothing about the ocean that bores me. I would LOVE to work with marine animals someday (the ultimate dream come true would be to be a trainer at SeaWorld!!) The question is though, what can I do with a degree in that? I don't want to write lab reports all day long which is what I know is like 80% of that job. I want to be out there doing field research!! So that is a little scary.

I also really love learning about cells and what falls under cellular biology. Ever since I took my first class about biology in high school, I've found that not only does that kind of thing come naturally to me, but I find it super interesting! I could see myself in a lab looking under a microscope all day! But then again, do I really plan on becoming a scientist and curing cancer? Maybe not. Eventually I want to be a mom, but I do want to help the world in one way or another.

Then, there's English. Something else that comes really natural to me, and yet I can't seem to find a career I'd be satisfying. Except for journalism. How AWESOME would that be to write for magazines!? Everyone says I should write for science magazines so I could have the best of both worlds! Oh jeez. I just don't want to throw away my love for science though. I want to be out there, learning with my hands, not my words.

So there I am. Stuck in a career rut that really hasn't even happened yet. I'm probably worrying more than I should. But. I just don't want to throw away my education just to pass the time until being a mom becomes my full-time career! I want to actually do something important ans impress myself! Aggh. I guess I just need to think about it a little more. Weigh the pros and cons. I wonder if I'm the only one who thinks like this! It seems like everyone else seems to know what they want except for me! But then again, being sure (NOT over-analyzing) has never really been my style... I'll keep you updated.

Let's review...

Gosh. I really need a life.

But at least I'm willing to admit I don't have one. Although, my family keeps me pretty entertained. We went to Qiarra's softball game yesterday (the first one I've ever been to) and it was super cool to watch her play!! That girl is building talent after talent (sports, music, good grades..dang it) and it was so cute to look at her compared to all of her teammates. All about 2 feet taller. Rachel and I got a kick out of that-- we acted like embarrassing sisters the whole time. "She's so small and cute!! She's like a mini player!" They ended up losing, but gave it a good shot! They also have team cheers that were cracking me up. These kids are NOT playing around!

(During a huddle) "W X Y and Z, Now I know my ABC's, next time won't you GET TO PLAYING ALREADY!"

Ok, that doesn't really sound that mean, but trust me. Their mouths are foaming when they scream at the other teams. But yeah, Qiarra played like a real champ. She always tries her best at whatever she does and that's one thing I'm learning from her. I was definitely a proud big sister.

The other highlight of my weekend was getting to babysit the cutest, funniest, coolest kids I know. I love playing with my nephews. They are SO SO funny!! And smart! I got to watch them twice and both times, I'm not gonna lie, I was a little sad when they had to go to bed because then it gets a little lonely. They're always trying to teach me how to play their video games and are actually really sweet and brotherly towards each other! I know it's the work of great and loving parents. Carter always helps Mason and they're polite and they will say the funniest things!! Plus they love hugs and kisses which is good, because I love to share them!... I love those guys.

This is where I tried to upload a video of it, but it was taking like 2 hours. So, scratch that.

My Bucket List...for the day.

Things I am DYING to do lately...

1. Go camping (but we may go for my birthday!!)

2. Get sushi

3. Go to a BBQ (or have one. Too bad it's raining all the time and only March)

These are pretty simple requests right?

Rad-ley's Farewell

So Sunday (Feb 28) was my dear friend, Brad Allen's farewell talk! It was so so great! He talked about the power of Preach My Gospel and I couldn't write notes fast enough. It has been so cool to have so many of my friends be worthy, ready, and willing to go out into the world and serve the people of this earth and be a part of the change of hearts in other people's lives. It's been great to have Brad around to hang out with and keep me from losing my mind of lonliness, so I thought it was going to be bittersweet when he gave his talk because obviously that meant he was going to leave soon. But I was just overjoyed. That was the only thing I felt. One thing he said that really stuck out to me was "If Christianity were true, I wanted to learn it through the Restored Gospel." How true that is. He also talked about the Sons of Mosiah and how that is his favorite missionary story. I have no doubt that Brad is going to be an incredible missionary. He's ready for this and I am so so proud and happy for him. The people of the Zurich, Switzerland mission? Be ready for the treat you're about to get.

There's a first time for everything....

Well, since this is my first post, I guess I should make it interesting? Too bad I really have no idea what to write about. But hey. Maybe something will just come....

Or maybe not. Well, I guess I could start by explaining what I'm doing up at almost 2 o'clock in the morning. It's pretty hard to sleep in a room that feels like it's a thousand degrees with a cold. :( My room is the only one in the house that gets the brunt of all the temperature changes! When the heat is on, I'm sweating to death. If the air conditioning is on, I'm a popsicle....So I can't really sleep, or breathe, right now. Oh jeez. This is going to be one horrible looong night.

Also, I wanted to start a blog just because it seems like everyone these days has a blog and uses one to tell everyone what they are up to. So although my life may not be the most exciting right now, I figure it can only get more interesting from here. 2010 is going to be a good year. I just know it. Why not tell everyone about it? And who wouldn't want to hear all the random things I have to say anyway, right? :)

So....yeah. This blog is mostly just my random thoughts and shenanigans. This should be fun... :)