Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The End of . . . October!!

Arika and Jassy?

Guess what?? We made it. 

Sure, sometimes the posts were late, but wrote a lot of stuff this month.  I loved reading all of your different things and honestly I feel a lot closer to both of you now.

Some things that happened this month? 

I decided I'm going on a mission,
I turned 20 (ah!! no longer a teenager!!))
I started my mission papers. 

That feels like a lot, and it is.  It has been an emotional week, not to mention month.  There were times when I felt like I couldn't do any more.  Both my mom and sister reminded me that I don't have to make it through the month, I just have to make it past today.  Sometimes that's all I can do, but it's always enough. 

I hope you all enjoyed this month!  Have a good day!

Aiden

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Halloween Treat

I closed my eyes, and took a deep calming breath. This was so much more than I had bargained for on a single Halloween. I could feel Aiden shaking from adrenaline and hear Jassy's quick, shallow breaths. 
"We didn't mean to provoke you!" I yelled to the spirit that had to have been in the room. The recorder in my hand picked up my voice, and then continued to move, as if someone else was speaking. 
"Let us go, and we won't come back!" Jassy stammered, sounding about as frightened as I felt. 
The meter on the recorder continued to bounce up and down, at greater intervals now, as if something was yelling. I heard a creak behind us; when I looked up, I saw the facade, and the porcelain plates begin to lean. 
"Get down!" 

Mwahahahahaha!!!! Tis that beautiful time of year again when one can dress up like absolutely anything they want to, and run around for hours as a different person. It's one of my favorite holidays. I have my costume all ready to go, and tomorrow I will become a nineteenth century batgirl!
I can't wait!!!
I have been planning this costume for months, slowly massing every piece until finally, it all came together. The only thing that could make it more amazing would be if I could get a little handheld crossbow. Or a grappling hook. One of the two.
I had a mostly fantastic weekend, during which I decided that I'm not going to be hanging out with Blue, Green, or Red for a while. I need a break, and all they're doing is causing me frustration. I can't say I'm happy about it, but it's obviously needed.
I am incredibly excited for the coming months, because ...well, I can't think of a definitive reason why, I just know that I am. Maybe I'm hoping things will improve.
In any case, here's the next part of the story:

I pushed off a piece of broken facade, and coughed out some of the dust. If my sisters were any indication of how I looked, then I was covered in thick, pale, drywall dust. 
"Is everyone ok?" Aiden asked, carefully removing broken pieces of plate from her hair. 
"Other than choking on dust?" Jassy answered, taking a moment to spit out some of the residue that had made it to her mouth. 
"We're all doing that," Aiden tossed the last shard of porcelain from her hair aside, "I mean did the broken plates cut you?"
"Oh, well, when you put it that way--"
"Hush," I said, checking the moniter that had miraculously managed to make it through rather unscathed, "Something's wrong." 
"What?" Jassy murmured, quieted by my seriousness. 
"The recorder is still picking up on something." 
"Not us?" Aiden had a point. 
"No," A deep voice suddenly boomed behind us, "Not you." 

Happy Halloween!!
Arika ^.^


Saturday, October 27, 2012

Birthdays and Halloween

Happy Birthday Aiden!!!!!!!! Well as everyone now knows, it is Adien's birthday today. I am so happy and thankful we are friends. I know that we will continue to be great friends and sisters in the future as we grow closer together.

Well 4 more days until Halloween. Anyone have any great plans? I was probably going to go to a Halloween party thrown by my apt complex and spend time with my roommates and friends. Although I want to go through a haunted house. They are so fun! I love getting an adrenal rush as I run through the house screaming. I mean it isn't everyday that you can scream and not worry about people looking at you like you are insane.

Well until next time
Jassy

Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Story of How the Sisters Met

Hello,

So, I'm not feeling very good today.  In truth, I'm totally done with school and am excited for a long break.  Then again, 18 months serving the Lord isn't likely to be the break I'm exactly looking for, but that's okay.

I was thinking a lot about Jassy and Arika for the past little while and then I tried to remember how we actually met each other.  I suppose it's sort of funny, but here it goes.

Now, this part I'm not too familiar with it because I wasn't present.  Regardless, Jassy and Arika met each other in Elementary school and got along quite well.  I was not that lucky, then again, maybe how we met each other was for the best.

Jassy and I met each other in High School (ninth grade)  during our first German Class.  It was there that I met Max for the first time as well.  Honestly, I think we all joined together because we are all members of the same church and we sort of have that sixth sense.

The conversation went something like this:

Jassy: Hi, you're Aiden right?
Aiden: Yeah, and you're Jasmine? (I was a little uncertain because I had always seen Jassy at a distance and she was just plain weird.(: )
Jassy:  I bet this class will be a lot of fun.
Aiden: Yeah, the teacher seems super cool.  At least she won't bite us.
Jassy: I've bitten a kid before.
Aiden:
Jassy: It was in Middle School.  He tried to take me off the gym bars and when his arm reached across my vision I bit it. I got detention.  Oh well.  *Grins evily*
Aiden: *Scoots away from her*

And that was how our fabulous relationship was born. Surprisingly we got along quite well.  We found out that we both have quirks and those quirks were reciprocal to each other, and that was great.

Then we found out that we had Honors Biology with Arika.  It wasn't until a few months later that we also discovered that for the second semester we all had P.E. and then Biology.  It was fine until I felt that Arika was pulling my newfound away from me.

That's right, I was surpremely jealous of Arika.  She was the reason I didn't have Jassy to myself anymore.  Let me tell you, that was really hard becaseu Arika was pretty much amazingly funny and nice, but I coudln't like her, and I am ashamed to say that for a few days I didn't really like her.

Then I'm pretty sure we talked about Harry Potter, or some other book series that only we had a supreme passion for.  I figured out that she was pretty much amazing and a great person.

While we were friends, it wasn't until Junior year that we became insanely close and were asked a few times if we were twins, and if not, if we were at least sisters. I found that she is literally my twin.  I am passionate about things and am not much for calm negotiations while Arika is all about calm discourse and is still passionate in her own ways.

Arika and Jassy are my go-to girls.  Jassy and I roomed toggether our first semester and now we are roommates.  We have decided to have an NCIS night (which we WILL honor) and just set time aside to talk. I know that I can talk to them about anything and they will listen and help me out, even just be there to hug me or hold my hand.

So while we all had our own versions of the first impressions (being that Jassy was weird and Arika was stealing one of my friends), I'm glad for the way things played out because it is what brought us together.  It doesn't seem adequate, but you guys are my sisters by pen and nothing can tear that apart.  As I write this I'm wearing my fire bracelet and smiling hugely.

Thank you for being with me through the good and bad.  It means a lot, and know that I will always be here for you.

Love you!

Have a great day. :)

Aiden

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

My Oath, and where life leads

Even though this was probably made apparent in last week's post...
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN CHANGE THE COLORS?!?!?!

Ok, so, we all know that when it comes to my family (note, this is my definition of family, which extends far beyond my bloodline) I would do absolutely anything for them. Well, this doesn't surprise me, I'm extremely proud of this trait, and I work my hardest to maintain my family's happiness.
Well I found a song a couple of weeks ago that I think puts my quest perfectly into words:

All the scars we share,
I promise, I swear!

Where ever you go, just always remember
That you've got a home, for now and forever
And if you get low, just call me whenever
This my oath to you!
Where ever you go, just always remember
You're never alone, we're birds of a feather
And we'll never change, no matter the weather
This is my oath to you! 

That is "Oath" by Cher Lloyd. I love that chorus, and I've decided to make it my oath. So here in writing, I hereby decree, that no matter how far away we are, no matter how much time has passed, if you have a problem, or the world is falling apart, or all you need is a hug, or kind words, or a terrible joke, I am here for you, forever. If I can't answer your call or text right away, I will work that much harder to make sure you're ok, or make the joke you need that much more groan-inducing. I know that when I get my own place, my family will be welcome there whenever. (I can't say the same now, as my parent have a strong say in who comes to the house and when)
But this is my oath, and I will try everything in my power to uphold it.

Also, it looks like I'll be taking seven (count them--seven!!) classes next semester. Dear God, that is gonna be a toughie. I'm quitting my job in January, and I have a feeling my social life will be heavily affected. But: this is a challenge I feel needs to be faced. Others (including my dear sisters, one of whom has already taken an almost equally ridiculous amount of credits) may think I am unbelievably bonkers, and I know for certain that this will be a one time thing, but I'm going to do it, and work as hard as I can to keep my head above the water.
Honestly though, I'm really scared. Next semester is the beginning of the change: I will leave my job behind, focus entirely on classes, and then, come May, begin the process of leaving everything I've known for the past ten years behind as well. I'm not scared of the things coming--I'm incredibly excited to move to a four-year--I'm afraid of the imminent change. I always have been, even if I accept the inevitability of it now. It's probably the source of my anxiety attacks; who knew an idea could be so terrifying?

We were strangers, starting out on a journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through.
Now here we are, and I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you. 

Cuz, you make me feel so right
Even when it's so wrong
I wanna scream out loud boy
But I just bite my tongue
This is for the girls messing with boys
Like he's the melody and she's background noise
Baby why can't you see?
It feels so good, but you're so bad for me.

Everybody's looking for that something
The one thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never thought it would be
Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lovers eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings?
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings.

Well for me it's waking up beside you
To see the sun rise on your face
To know that I can say I love you
At any given time or place
It's the little things that only I know
Those are things that make you mine
And it's like flying without wings
You're my special thing
I'm flying without wings.
Cuz that's the joy you bring.
I'm flying without wings. 

That's it for me today.
Arika :) 

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Baking. It's addicting!!

Hey ya'll!!! I am acctually posting on time today! Maybe it's because Aiden reminded me at church today. But that's just a theory.

Anyway...I have fallen in love with baking. It is so fun and addicting. Right now I am baking a carrot cake. I absolutely love carrot cake. If anyone tries to steal it from me, I WILL EAT THEIR SOUL!!!!! Which I don't think will taste as good as carrot cake. I also made some Betty Crocker cookies earlier this week. Needless to say, they didn't last long enough for me to even contemplate sharing them. If anyone has any baking ideas or recipes, hit me up. I would love to try something new and delicious.

Well I am going mention that it is very hard to mix the ingredients for carrot cake while your favorite television show is on. I would be measuring out an ingredient when the commercial would end, the put it in the mixer when the next commercial started. It was fun, but it took much longer to make the cake than I was used to.

I completely wigged out in this weeks episode of Once Upon A Time. I won't say what happened because Aiden hasn't watched it yet, but it was AMAZING!!!!!!!! I loved it. And next weeks episode we find out who Dr. Whale is. I have a theory, and according to the preview, I am pretty dang sure I am right. Like 99% sure. I will leave 1% marginal for error.

Well as far as anything going on with me, I can say I have had much of a boring life. There hasn't really been anything exciting..wait I did watch the Presidential debate again. It was funny because Obama kept attacking Romney and his plans and not answering the question most of the time. And Romney kept interepting the Moderater and was hard to get to stop talking. It was commical.

Well until next time. :)
Jassy

Friday, October 19, 2012

I don't even know.

This semester has been crazy.  Like, I'm officially always tired crazy. 
I am taking 18 credits, working a job, and working on being okay mentally and emotionally.  It isn't easy.  Maybe someone could do it.  Heck, someone could work two jobs and take 21 credits and still have better grades than me or be more stable than I am.  Well guess what?  I'm not them, I'm me.  And that is okay.

I don't think, when I come back from my mission, that I will take 18 credits again, especially when I have a job.  It is too much for me, especially when I have to close the library in the evening and don't get to be until 12:00 P.M.  Sure, some people do that all the time, but I am the type of person who usually goes to bed at 10:30 (the latest) and gets up at 6:00 every stinking morning. 

So I guess you could say that I have learned a lot this semester, I have learned about some of my limits, and for that I'm grateful.  :) 

I hope you all have a great weekend and keep enjoying life. 

Aiden 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Name that Song!!

Life is a road and I wanna keep going
Love is a river I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road--now and forever
A wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end, I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

That is the chorus of 'At the Beginning', by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis; you may recognize it from the hit animated movie, Anastastia. Well, I was thinking about the end of the year today, because I found out fairly recently that with school and everything, I would be quitting my job come January. So there I was, staring at my desk calender where it ended on December 31, and I couldn't help but think "What a journey," which led to me remembering this song, and writing it out.
It was one of those profound moments where an (arguably) pop song made me have a spiritual moment. There are really no ends, only shifts to new beginnings. Technically, yes, whatever you had been a part of ends, but there's always a beginning to follow it. Like when one door closes, another opens. And when this year ends, be it like the average year on December 31, or in a firey crazy apocolypse on December 21/22 (I really think the Mayans just need a new calender), I am going to have my sisters right beside me, standing on the forefront of the next beginning.

In other news, that hiccup I talked about last time continued longer than I thought. For a recap, there are three other characters to this story:
Blue--the guy I have been accused of crushing on
Green--the first guy to confront me about it (if you think this is backwards, just wait), and
Red--the second guy to confront me, who was conversing with Green about said relationship

Well, first, let me start four weeks ago. Green and I (as well as another friend, who doesn't play as big of a part, so let's just call him Yellow and forget) were stargazing, and one thing led to another, and Green asked me if I was interested in anyone in the group. Well, I went through each guy, including Blue, and explained why I wasn't interested in any of them. After that, I thought the matter was closed. Until that party where Red asked me again. Well, Red hadn't been stargazing, so he wouldn't know (I thought) and so I explained to Red why I wasn't interested in Blue. Red then commented that he and Green had been talking about it. Well, that's odd, I thought, I told Green just last week how I felt, he should know! So then the doubt set in; I became extremely concerned about how I acted around Blue and the other guys, because I'm not really one who honestly admits favoritism, and I work my hardest to make sure there isn't any proof of it--as a result, I backed off from the guys when we were hanging out.
Here is the kicker: that night, Green asked me if I was actually deep, head over heels in love with Blue because I HADN'T been as close to him or paying as much attention to him that night, "OBVIOUSLY" pointing to the fact that I had to have been hurt by him or upset at him in someway.
I was at a complete loss! How on God's green earth am I supposed to make it clear in both word and act that I'm not interested in Blue if I'm gonna be accused of loving him no matter how I act?!
Well, to clear the air, I talked to Blue this morning, and reaffirmed with him that we are, in fact, just friends, interested in each other only as friends, and completely totally comfortable with it. Afterwards, I talked to both Red and Green, explaining the entire timeline to them, and explaining to them what their insistance at my involvement with Blue had cost me in confidence in the past week.
Both of them agreed not to confuse fiction with reality, especially when it concerns my love life.
I've got to admit though, they actually got me to talk about my feelings for Blue with Blue, which is something I never saw myself doing. They're clever sons of guns.

So yea, the hiccup is over (I think, hope and desperately pray, because if they still think I'm just in denial, I don't think I can hang out with any of them any more), and I can finally go back to loving life.
Just in time for Halloween :D
One more catchy-pop-song-that-I-can't-get-out-of-my-head for the road!

The other night, you would not believe
the dream I just had about you and me
I called you up, and we both agreed
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best to keep our distance
Ooooh-oooh
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best to keep our distance
Oh-oh-oh-Oh!

See you next week!
Arika

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Once Upon A Time....

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jassy. She was an avid reader and was never really hooked on any television show. Then one fateful day, she was introduced to the show Once Upon A Time. Ever since she has grown to love the show.

I am so excited to the next episode of Once Upon A Time!!!!!! It deals with captain hook, and it delves deeper into Rumpelstiltskin's past! I swear he is my favorite character in the entire show! We also get more romance between Rumpelstiltskin and Belle. They are the best couple in the entire series! I remember I was watching this interview with Robert Carlyle, the actor who portrays Rumpelstiltskin, and he said how surprised the writers and creators of Once Upon A Time were of the reception that the story of Rumpelstiltskin and Belle received  He said they were not expecting really anything, but so many people became fans of the fairy tale couple. I guess it just shows that humans are just suckers for love with trials.

I personally love the idea that everyone deserves happiness and love.

Well this post is a day late. Sorry. I get distracted real easily.

Well until next time.
Ciao
Jassy

What the HECK Jassy!

What was that Jassy? 
When I reminded you about writing on the blog what did you text back?  What was it?  Oh yeah.

"Ok."

Last I checked, okay meant that you would, that it would in fact happen the day it was supposed to.  Maybe I was mistaken.  :) 

<3 you!

Aiden

Saturday, October 13, 2012

In which I ate my fork.

Yes. 
I did.
I really, really did. 

I ate plastic this week.  It tasted delicous. Then again, it might not have, but I didn't taste it by itself since it was smothered in nacho cheese.
My sister and I ate at the food court yesterday.  In short, it was delicious and amazing. I sort of wanted to hug the cook.  However, about halfway through, I was eating a chip and felt something go *crack* and crunch in a way I hadn't experienced before. I pulled out my plastic fork and discovered that one of the prongs had been chomped off by about a quater of an inch.  That bit of plastic was then in my mouth making its way to my stomach.

I hope I don't die guys!

Aiden

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Awkward....

Ha! I bet you thought I forgot, didn't you?!
Whether I did or not is irrelevant, because I remembered!!
Anyway, my stress relieving method continues to be a worthwhile, if not indescribable release. Life was great!
Really, truly, life still is fantastic, it just hiccuped.
On Friday, while out with my group of guy friends (because I am the only girl in my group as of right now who is still permanently settled in town) two things happened: first, I asked one of my guy friends to the USMC ball with me, as friends. He tentatively agreed, which is understandable if only because you never know for sure if he will attend something until he arrives there. Second, the same guy friend and I shared a cake, because we both wanted half. Understandable, right?
Apparently not.
Because on Saturday, while with a lightly larger group of the same friends, another guy friend (let's call him red, and the cake boy blue) texted me asking what was up between me and blue. Well, quite obviously, I was confused, until he elaborated that blue had told him about the ball, and well, we 'had' shared a cake. I assured red that blue and I are just friends. So he continued by saying that that was great, because he and ANOTHER friend (green) had been discussing the issue of my relationship with blue, and both agreed that he was leading me on.
Well that has put me in a bit of a spot. I love blue as my friend, and even though I used to long for the day that we would be together, I've realized that is never ever going to work! For one, due to outstanding circumstances, our relationship would have an expiration date. Second, we are two of the most stubborn people on the face of the planet when it comes to food preparation. Cooking and baking are a very important pastime to me, and to have anyone suggest that I'm doing something wrong puts me off--to have him do it makes me angrier.
And I thought I had made that clear--I know I told green outright. So now, I'm worried, mostly about what my friends are seeing when I'm with them.
But, at the same time, part of me just thinks they're over-reacting, and that I have no reason to worry.
So yeah, life hiccuped.
Two posts down and three more to go!! Let's hope I keep this up!!
Arika :)

Swing!

I'm so sorry for not posting on time. I have had a lot of homework lately. But I was able to go swing dancing last night. It was very fun. We learned some Lindy Hop moves. I also met a guy. He was really fun to dance with and talk too. I am interested in getting to know him more. His name is Jordan, and we are friends on facebook if you want to see what he looks like Aiden and Arika.
Well today I am going to go donate plasma with my roommate. She has never gone before I am going as support. Also I am going to get some extra cash.
Also tonight there is a straw maze that we are going to. I have never gone to one, and I think it will be very fun!
Well until next time.
Jazzy

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

JASSY!

Jassy,

You are a little turd.  You will write today or so help me! :)

Aiden

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Big Decision My Friends

Okay so here it goes.

I don't think I've ever come out and said it, but probably eluded to it.  I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Most people call us LDS or Mormon.  To answer your questions, Jassy and I are LDS, Arika is not.

Yesterday we had our semi-annual General Conference.  All over the world members of our church gather together to hear the words of our prophet and leaders.  It is a very special times since we are told of ways we can become better and how to do so.

For the first session, our Prophet, Thomas S. Monson announced a very historic change.  Typically missionaries are men.  It's almost a rite of passage.  They can leave on their mission anywhere from the age of 19-25.  It is more of a requirement to go, but at the same time, they can still choose to or to not go.  Women can go as well, but their minimum age limit is 21.  That means I would have another year before I could even consider going.

A little background information.  When I was growing up, I always really wanted to go on a mission when I turned 21.  But, when I got to college, I had this surge of feeling.  I didn't want to go on a mission (which was fine), but wanted to finish my degree and start my job as soon as possible.

Anyway, at General Conference, our beloved Prophet stood up and announced that for quite a while now, young men from other countries have been able to leave on their missions when they are 18.  This helps them with school and other activities they wish to participate in.  President Monson announced that since it has worked so well, the minimum age a Young Man can serve has been lowered to the age of 18.  The only requirement is that they complete high school.

Now, here comes the crazy part.  Right when they were announcing the change of age for the young men, I had this overwhelming feeling that they were going to change the age for women.  It was going to go down to 19 and I would serve a mission.

Then the announcement did come.  The age for women had been lowered to 19.
So I guess to tell you in short.  I am going on a mission.  I will finish my semester here and hopefully head out sometime between January 2013 and April 2013.

This means that I will graduate about a year later than I had planned.  It is a little difficult for me to realize that I will be a year behind in schooling, but that is honestly okay.  One year is not that much of a difference when I think about eternity.

I feel overwhelmed by my decision and even though I know it is the right one, I still feel very nervous.  I am worried about leaving my mom for a year and a half.  That is one of the things about missionary work. We pledge to be full-time missionaries.  To be doing the Lord's work full-time, it is important that we don't have any distractions. I am only allowed to call my family on Mother's Day and Christmas.  However, I am allowed to write them all I want, send email once a week, and many other great things.  It is daunting, but I know, with the Lord's help, I can do this.

Jassy and Arika?  This blog will need to be maintained. I know that I won't leave for quite some time, but still.  I expect to come home to a year and a half worth of blogging material.  I can't even tell you how much my heart aches thinking I won't be able to see you for a 18 months.  It is scary, but I want you to understand, that I know the Lord wants me to serve a mission.

I love you two so much!

Have a great day!

Aiden.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Challenge Accepted!

I hereby accept the challenge!!

So, October's here! At last, one of my most favorite months has arrived! October has always held a special place in my heart, because I love any excuse to dress up, and Halloween is the queen of excuses. This year, I am dressing up as a Victorian Era Batgirl, who happens to be my favorite superhero. And the candy, the candy is always a plus.
In other news, life has backed off a bit, and I am much more relaxed and loving it. I have a release now, and it makes me feel so good, I can't explain it!
And I have been on a creative streak lately, but not in the normal way. This semester, I'm taking a ceramics class, and I love it!!! I'm able to create whatever my heart desires. It makes me so happy, except when I can't think of what to make. In those cases though, all I have to do is text my friends and ask them what I should make. I have made a tea set, two pendants, two vases, three sculptures, a bookend, a planetarium (yep, you read that right) and an engraved scroll.
I am so excited for this month to play out.
Lots of love!
Arika

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

4 MORE DAYS!!

So I'm not sure how well you realize I am in love with the show Once Upon a Time. It is my favorite show! Ever since the first season came out, I have watched random clips from it. Mainly the ones dealing with Rumpelstiltskin and Belle. They are the characters of Beauty and the Beast (which is the best fairy tale ever). I have always loved the story of Beauty and the Beast, so any version of the tale fascinates me. The one from Once Upon a Time is the one that fascinates me the most. My favorite character is also Rumpelstiltskin. He is so fascinating. I remember when he was first introduced, he was creepy! But as the series goes on and you learn more about the background of the characters (including Rumpelstiltskin) he grows on you.

So I am really excited for the second episode of the second season to come out!!!!!!

I am excited for this weekend in general. General Conference is happening this weekend. I love listening to General Conference. To me it makes me feel closer to our leaders of the church. They always have so many great messages! The sad part is that when I was younger, and even now still, I will doze off. I have a goal to stay awake through all 4 sessions this year.

On another note, I am actually listening to the Political Debate between Obama and Romney. For all of you who don't know, I tend to stay away from politics like the plague. I just don't like all the arguing and fighting. I decided I will do my own research on who I am going to vote for. Also another reason why I stay away is that I tend to get worked up when people are being idiotic and selfish. Which is basically all the politicians. I'm not saying all of the are selfish, and corrupt. Some of them are very nice and work for the people. I've just noticed that most of the politicians only really look out for what benefits them, and not he majority of the people. So all I say to you guys is to stay educated and vote for the one who will do what's best fro the majority of the people and give them freedom.

I just had a great idea for job opportunities. Build a railroad system, and upgrade our trains so more people can travel on them and that they are more accessible. This would cut back on gas, provide transportation, give people more jobs (building the railroads and keeping them clean and repaired, people to help the passengers feel comfortable(similar to airplanes), entertainment), this will also be a great way to get people to better tourist destinations that they wouldn't usually go to because of time and availability, it would boost our tourism. I just thought it was a great idea. I'm sure it's not perfect, but it is an idea.

Well until next time.
Jassy

Monday, October 1, 2012

October You Say?

So . . . this week will be my fourth week of the semester.  That's pretty crazy.  It's already been almost an entire month. 
While that is slighly scary since finals are four months closer in time, it also means that a certain holiday is closer. Let's just say that is pretty dang cool. 

Let's get one thing straight.  Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. It reminds me of snow (which, since I lived in a desert my entire life, I love!!!).  There is such an amazing feeling in the air as Christmas approaches.  Truly, it is a time when people seem to remember an amazing couple brought a baby boy into the world over 2,000 years ago.  That was something special.

Yes, I know that Christmas is totally two month away, ut I love it so much that already I'm looking for recipies to make soup in my crockpot.  Love it!  I also want it to snow so bad.  I think that last year it already snowed.  Then again, maybe not.  However, last year wasn't quite normal. Also, everyone said that it didn't snow nearly as much as usual.  Oh boy, I hope so.

Anyway, onto something else.  I'm taking eighteen credits and working a job, it is pretty crazy.  I really enjoy the job, though.  It is a lot of fun and I've already made a lot of friends.  I am not allowed to do any homework on the job.  And while I, sometimes, which I could, it is nice to come to work for 3 hours and not be allowed to do anything else but tell people to stop making out, remove their hats, and to make sure nobody steals books.  :) 

Okay you guys, this is the start of our sister challenge.  I guess we will have to see if we can actually make it. :) 

Have a great day, and enjoy your October!

Aiden