SKYE'S THE LIMIT

Facebook Fast

2012-01-30T17:58:00.000-08:00

So, I have come to the conclusion that I am slowly giving up on Facebook. I will keep my profile, but I am tired of feeling like I have to check FB all the time. I KNOW I have other important things to do with my time. My goal is to just check it once a week. Seriously, I do not need to check FB every day... no one's life is that important that I need to follow it on FB (sorry sisters, but it's true). Call me or email me the deets of your life.

I was also reading an article about how FB makes people depressed. I can agree to that. I have had moments when I am looking through my friends and I see their amazing life and wish mine was that amazing. With these thoughts, I tend to start heading down the path of depression. "Comparison is the death of contentment" and I don't need to compare my life with others.

Moral of this story is I am going to focus my efforts on more positive activities, rather than hang out on FB.

I LOVE the Gym!

2012-01-20T15:34:00.000-08:00

I am not sure if it is because I have grown up lifting weights (started in high school) or the fact that I have been active all my life, but I absolutely love going to the gym. My number one reason why:

--We are all there to accomplish the same goal- GET HEALTHY!

Yes, some people might be more vain than others. And yes, there are women that look this:

I get a little self- conscious and start doubting myself.

However, I quickly remind myself why we are all here: To maintain a healthy body. I look around and I see people sweating, making silly faces as they lift, and some are doing obscene moves. Yet, it all brings a smile to my face because we are all taking part in an effort to stay healthy. Gyms are not for everyone- but they sure do make me happy.

I am super grateful this Holiday Season

2011-12-21T13:32:00.000-08:00

Tis the Season to be Healthy!

2011-12-07T10:23:00.001-08:00

Everyone has 8 names

2011-12-03T14:02:00.000-08:00

1. Your real name: Skye Summer Stoddard
2. "Gangsta" name (1st 3 letters of real name + -izzle): Skizzle
3. Your detective name (favorite color& favorite animal): Blue Dog
4. Your soap opera name (middle name & street you live on):Summer Glen
5. Your star wars name (1st 3 letters of last name & 1st 2 of middle name):Stosu
6.Your super hero name (2nd favorite color & favorite drink): Pink Milk
7. Your witness protection name (your mom & dad's middle names): Rebecca Michael
8. Your goth name (black & name of one of your pets): Black Champ

Sweet November

2011-11-28T10:32:00.001-08:00

It has been an eventful month!

First- I met an amazing guy! His name is Latu, he's from New Zealand (has a great accent), and is the sweetest, most caring, loveable guy. He treats me like a queen and makes me feel like I am the greatest person on earth.

Second- My BFF, Lindsy got married! YAY- I had the opportunity to go out the Massachusetts and join the celebration. It was great being back east again and see the area and all the people. It's been 3 years ( boy time sure does fly). The Trifecta (Ashleigh, Lindsy and Skye) was reunited. We had a blast and I am so happy for Mr. and Mrs. Revolorio.

Third- Thanksgiving= Family. I am super grateful for my family and for the opportunities I have to enjoy the holidays with them. They are my best friends, my support, and some of my favorite people! I Love, Love, Love my Fam.

Homemade Clazone!

2011-11-07T18:49:00.001-08:00

Don't be scared of this yummy goodness! And yes, it was Delish.

I "Heart" This Picture!

2011-11-03T11:09:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2011-10-31T19:04:00.000-07:00

I feel like I have been celebrating Halloween all month long, which was AWESOME! I went to Great America, which was super scary and fun! I had a scary movie night with some friends another weekend, and then I partied it up last Friday and Saturday at different Halloween dances...both were so great and I definitely got my groove on! Here are some pics of the events.
PS- I made my own Dorothy costume! It turned out GREAT!

Spanish and Sexy Beast!

2011-10-27T11:35:00.000-07:00

I have this knack for speaking Spanish to people who clearly DO NOT speak the language. Take a look at this story, and you will understand!

Si!

When I first moved out to Massachusetts to live with Linny for a few months, another girl was actually leaving. So, to send her on her way, we decided to hit up Newport, RI. We got to see the Mansions, see the beach and take a nice stroll. We also decided we wanted Mediterranean food. As we are ordering, the obviously non Hispanic server man asked if I wanted some Baklava. What was my reply..."Si"! Hmm, wrong language. I gave Lindsy a funny look as I realized this and quickly replied, "YES". Feeling like a total nimwhit, I hung my head in hope that they would not judge me too harshly!

Another example is when I am with my Polynesian friend...every time I see this guy, Espanol escapes my lips. He doesn't speak the language at all, but I feel the need to use the ten Spanish words I know on him. Call me crazy! (Happens when I sub as well... I speak the language to the kids who have no clue what I am saying!). I've got to get a handle on this.

I also just wanted to share this as well... thought it was great:

Dancer in the making!

2011-10-25T18:39:00.000-07:00

Kasia has always loved to dance...wiggling her booty and moving to the beat. She is definitely a natural.

Here is Kasia tapping!

I love this picture...she is eating while she is dancing (or stretching)... As Ashleigh would say, "She is a true Stoddard!"

Shout out to Ashleigh for always being so willing to help with Kasia- I know Kjell appreciates it. Thanks Ashie =)

2011-10-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

2011-10-09T19:44:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, when the odds are against me, I remember the evens have my back!

Little Girl on a Plane... Here's for a good laugh!

2011-10-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

A congressman was seated in first class next to a little girl on an airplane. He turned to her and said, "Do you want to talk? Flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."

The little girl, who had just started to read her book, replied to the total stranger, "What would you want to talk about?"

"Oh, I don't know," said the congressman. "How about global warming, universal health care or stimulus packages?" as he smiled smugly.

"OK," she said. "Those could be interesting topics but let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty but a horse produces clumps. Why do you suppose that is?"

The legislator, visibly surprised by the little girl's intelligence, thinks about it and says, "Hmmm, I have no idea."

To which the little girl replies, "Do you really feel qualified to discuss global warming, universal health care or the economy when you don't know crap?"

Then she went back to reading her book.

And I'm Back!

2011-09-27T10:51:00.000-07:00

Sorry for checking out for a bit... life has been a little crazy. Here's an update:

I have a new nephew (Ryu), who is such a cute baby. I was there for the birth and it was amazing. Kjell did AWESOME... I am so glad to have been able to be there with her, yet again.

My niece Keira is doing so great as well... She growing up to be such a "beauty," as Starr would say and I agree!

I also got to go on a wicked cool vacation with Ashleigh Adkins family... we hit up Disneyland and then went camping. Even got to see a bear! It was an awesome trip and I am so blessed to have such great people in my life.

So now summer has come and gone and I am glad to say I am back in San Jose. For those who don't know, I got a teaching job at San Jose State University for the semester (hoping to extend it). I get to teach HS1, which is a general education course (pretty much like high school health). I am so stoked to be teaching at the University and I hope I can do it for another semester.

I love being back in the Bay area as well... Now that I don't have school breathing down my neck, I can do so some many fun things. I live in a great area, I have a good roommate, Starr is in the area (we have Tuesday night dinners), I am meeting a TON of new people and I can't wait to connect with my old friends. Pray that I can find a more permanent job here because I love it out here in San Jose.

Fun In Provo

2011-07-19T16:51:00.000-07:00

This Picture Makes Me Happy =)

2011-07-03T20:59:00.000-07:00

My Cutie Patutie Nieces! Kasia Skye & Keira Rayne

2011-06-30T09:54:00.000-07:00

2011-06-24T06:45:00.000-07:00

Les Mis was AWESOME! My dad, Starr and I got to go see it last weekend and we were in awe of how great the music was. We have all seen it before, but we acted like it was the first time. We were all crying and drawn into the play by the beauty of the voices. I highly recommend seeing this amazing play.

The Take of a Butterfly

2011-06-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared, he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no farther. So the man decided to help the butterfly, he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.

The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly.

What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If are allow go through our life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. And we could never fly. So have a nice day and struggle a little. : )

Just call me Master Skye

2011-06-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

I don't hate love, but I can relate!

2011-05-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

Congrats, Master STARR!

2011-05-21T15:57:00.001-07:00

This is the Stuff....

2011-05-18T08:10:00.000-07:00

In the Past Month or so I have:

--Had mice in my car
-- Had cockroaches in the my apartment
--BED BUGS (I'm not a dirty person... sometimes things like this just happen!)
-- Got a parking ticket because I didn't know you couldn't park in a residential area ($65.00- YEEKS! expensive!)
--Stressed over a big exam
--Got rear ended and now I have to get my muffler fixed...

BUT- on a good note- I passed my comprehensive exam and I graduate with my MPH in a week and a half.

I feel like I can relate to this song:

This is the Stufff- by: Francesca Battistelli

I lost my keys in the great unknown
And call me please 'Cuz I can't find my phone

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

45 in a 35
Sirens and fines while I'm running behind
Whoa

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

So break me of impatience
Conquer my frustrations
I've got a new appreciation
It's not the end of the world
Oh Oh Oh

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff
Someone save me
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
And I've gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

Oh Oh Oh Oh
This is the stuff You use

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

2011-05-16T13:54:00.000-07:00

Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time,which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little,which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis
- Unknown

Just needed a Pick-Me-Up!

2011-04-21T16:24:00.000-07:00

Ellen - Writer Amy goes through a haunted house

2011-04-12T21:07:00.000-07:00

This is SO me when I go through a Haunted House. I can't help but scream... If you have ever gone with me, you know what I am talking about. If you want to make it worse, add my mom. We are HILARIOUS!

Nothing Should be Taken for Granted,,,

2011-04-11T12:38:00.001-07:00

Sometime, I still like to be in my comfort zone... But, I agree that nothing should be taken for granted!

Is My Dad Cool or What? #53, BYU Football

2011-04-05T08:32:00.000-07:00

Spring Break...

2011-03-31T15:59:00.000-07:00

Ultimately, I haven't had much of a break- it's been full of paper writing, project preparations, and collecting data! What a break, huh?

But, I wish to look on the bright side and list the good things that have happened over my spring break:

1- Got to go the the temple with the Sister Missionaries.
2- I got to attend FHE and Institute this week (I usually have classes that interfere).
3- I fit into size 8 jeans for this first time ever!
4- Got to discuss the Gospel with a "friend"!
5- Get to eat some sweets tomorrow (it's one of my planned splurges weekend!)
6- Can't forget about CONFERENCE- looking forward to that!!
7- Been able to longboard around campus without a million people in my way.
8- The gym was open for at least 3 days.
9- Watched some TV because I could!
10- I didn't have to go to class this week... that was nice =)

Adele - Someone Like You (on 'Later Live with Jools Holland') - Nov 2010

2011-03-22T08:13:00.000-07:00

2011-03-15T16:56:00.001-07:00

I got this in the mail!

2011-03-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

Yup, I will be graduating soon (Well, MAY)! It's super exciting. I felt I had a little extra pep in my step today. I still have loads to do before the big event, but it's still refreshing to know I am almost done!

Love These Sister Missionaries!

2011-03-06T21:37:00.001-08:00

Sister Porter and Sister McIntosh are the bomb! I have loved being able to serve with them. They have strengthened my testimony of the gospel by allowing me to be involved with their teaching discussions. It is a huge blessing to have these sister in the branch. They have changed so many lives, including my own. We have about 5-6 more weeks with them. I hope to hang out with them as much as I can.

Happy 27th Birthday To Me!!!!

2011-02-18T06:44:00.000-08:00

WOW- 27 years old. Time is not stopping for anyone, not even me. Getting older scares me...lately I have been more aware of older individuals as they have a hard time walking around or they can't hear very well or they are injured easily. As my dad always says, "Getting old is not for wimps!"

I was with Kjell one day when someone asked her about her age. She said, "I don't worry about aging; I embrace it!" WOW, what a concept. I want to embrace aging as well. I think Morrie, from the book "Tuesdays With Morrie", says it best:

In addition to the miseries [of being young], the young are not wise. They have little understanding about life. Who wants to live every day when you don't know what's going on?...

I embrace aging... It's very simple. As you grow older, you learn more. If you stayed at twenty-two, you'd always be as ignorant as you were at twenty-two. Aging is not just decay, you know. It's growth. It's more than the negative that you're going to die, it's about the positive that you understand you're going to die, and that you live a better life because of it.

[Mitch Albom chimes in to ask]Yes, but if aging were so valuable, why do people always say, " Oh if I were young again." You never hear people say, "I wish I were sixty-five."

Morie goes on to say," You know what that reflects? Unsatisfied lives. Unfulfilled lives. Lives that haven't found meaning. Because if you've found meaning in your life, you don't want to go back, You want to go forward. You want to see more. You can't wait until you sixty-five.

LISTEN. You should know something. All younger people should know something. If you're always battling against getting older, you're always going to be unhappy, because it will happen anyhow.

Thanks Morrie for those wise words. It's true...I have become so much smarter and a better individual as I have grown older. So what if I have a few laugh lines...it means I laugh and enjoy life. Here's to EMBRACING MY AGE!

JJ Heller - What Love Really Means (Official Music Video)

2011-02-14T11:06:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day... Always know you are loved!

Sometimes...Chewy Can Be So Cute!

2011-02-14T10:49:00.001-08:00

I won't talk about the others times when he's not cute at all!

FaiLuRe...

2011-02-09T11:06:00.000-08:00

I have a hard time being fine with failure. I would say that I have a bit of perfectionism in me. I like to excel. However, it's nice to read this simple quote to remind me that it's okay to fail sometimes. If we never failed, we would never know if we are improving. I like to know I am getting better at something, which means that I need to fail at it.

Nail Salon - Anjelah Johnson - Comedy Time

2011-01-27T11:30:00.000-08:00

Beginning of the END!

2011-01-26T13:01:00.000-08:00

I am starting my last semester of my Graduate program. I can't believe how fast it has come and gone. It's a bitter sweet feeling. I enjoy the college atmosphere and comfort of knowing that my life revolves around school. I don't have to worry about too much else. HOWEVER, it will also be so GREAT to not have to worry about writing a 40 page paper OR cramming for a test OR preparing for a presentation OR dealing with people for group projects. I recall when I was just working how fantastic it felt to go to work and then come home without having to worry about what I need to do for school. It was such a relief. While I know I am a great student, I know I have to buckle up and venture out into the REAL world... Ready or not, Here I COME!

The last of Chicago pics...

2011-01-26T12:32:00.000-08:00

Chicago night life..deep dish pizza, too much money to park, & bowling!

2011-01-22T08:49:00.000-08:00

CHICAGO! LOVE IT

2011-01-20T21:15:00.000-08:00

My New Scarf...

2011-01-15T11:40:00.000-08:00

Here's a new Scarf that I made. It's not the normal block/square stuff (that's usually all I can make). I learned how to create ruffles and it's so much fun! I am still perfecting it, but so far so good!

I'm not as good as I once was..But I was good once as I ever was!

2011-01-11T19:34:00.000-08:00

I played in an Alumni game for Porterville High School on Saturday. Technically, I did not graduate from PHS, but I did give them 2 dang good years of basketball. The game was fun, we lost to our our crosstown rival (Monache High School) by about ten points. The teams weren't fairly matched, but I have to say that PHS hung in there. I was proud of my team. MHS, on the other hand, was MEAN! They were vicious; out for revenge! They came out with some gusto...It was hard to keep up. Overall, it wasn't too terrible bad, and it actually felt great to run up and down the court dribbling a basketball.

I miss playing...I miss the the rush you get when you score a basket, thinking you're all that! I do have to admit I did air a three. I just didn't have the legs to shoot. They were super tired from all the running. I wish I could play more, but that's life. Growing up sometimes means not being able to do everything you want to. All I can say is that the basketball court felt like home.

NEW PHONE!

2011-01-07T12:07:00.000-08:00

This new phone is similar to the iPhone, but without all the hype! It does everything pretty much the same as the iPhone, and (Unfortunately) costs just as much. I needed a new phone, and thought it would be fun to try this one. I am still getting used to it and trying to figure out all the cool gadgets and apps... I have heard great things about it, and I am enjoying my new gift to myself (late Christmas or early Birthday).

New Year's: Look Not behind Thee

2010-12-31T16:52:00.000-08:00

This Picture Brightens My Day Everytime I See It!

2010-12-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

Christmas...

2010-12-29T08:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas was VERY laid back this year. My favorite part of the whole holiday was Christmas eve when the family came together, opened up the few gifts, and enjoyed each others company.

Mom was Attacked by Fabric Softener!

2010-12-21T20:12:00.001-08:00

2010-12-19T17:59:00.000-08:00

Real Meaning of Christmas

2010-12-16T08:34:00.000-08:00

Be the change that you want to see in this world

2010-12-06T09:04:00.000-08:00

BTW, Thanksgiving was GREAT!

2010-12-03T08:10:00.000-08:00

4 Stoddard Girls

Giving some Love to the Brother-in-law!

The Annual sister Picture!

Kasia is getting so big...she was a joy to have around. Fun, Fun, Fun!

Lindsay Herron...haven't seen this girl in YEARS! She randomly stopped by for a visit. It was fun catching up with her.

Day 30

2010-11-30T07:21:00.000-08:00

Day 30- Your favorite song

My favorite song is always changing... but as of right now, I love, "The Lost Get Found" by Britt Nicole

Day 29

2010-11-29T06:13:00.000-08:00

Day 29- In the past month, what have you learned

--I have learned that I am a unique individual and I have learned to love myself even more for being unique. My appreciation for my parents is always growing. I feel fabulous as I have lost weight from the previous year! I think I've got the greatest friends in the whole world. Blogging is so much fun, and I am glad that I have kept up with this great way to reflect upon my life.

Day 28

2010-11-28T06:06:00.000-08:00

Day 28- A Picture of you from last year and now- How have you change

This one is EASY! I HAVE LOST WEIGHT! WOOT WOOT!

THEN (May 2009)

Now (Oct 2010)

Day 27

2010-11-27T06:03:00.000-08:00

Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day Challenge

I ultimately wanted to do it to help me get back into being creative about blogging. I feel there was a moment a few months back when I lost my gumption to blog. This challenge was a great way to get back into blogging.

Day 26

2010-11-26T06:54:00.000-08:00

Day 26- What do you think about your friends:

OH MY GOODNESS....I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my friends. I seriously have the best friends a girl could ask for! I thank my lucky stars every day that I am blessed with such great people in my life. These are the people who I can turn to with my joys and sorrows; people who listen to me without judging me; and people who will drop everything to be by my side. My friends are the greatest examples to me. They are hard working individuals who know what they want out of life. They are honest and stick to the standards. I am at the point in my life where my true friends are people who are going to stay with me until the end. I don't plan on letting go of any of my AMAZING friends.

I am extremely grateful for every single one of my closest friends...Lindsy, Ashleigh, Kjell, Starr, Michael, and Toni.

Day 25

2010-11-25T06:46:00.000-08:00

Day 25- What I would find in your bag

This is going to be my backpack...my purse isn't with me at the moment:

1- A Plethora of Pens and Pencils
2- Calculator
3- Bottle Water
4- Sun Glasses
5- Tissue
6- Lotion
7- Books
8- SCRATCH PAPER!
9-Mini Stapler
10- CPR Mouth Guard
11- 5 forks... I obviously need to clean it out!
12- Pack of Orbits Sweet Mint Gum
13- iPod
14- Retainer Case (not sure why that is in there)
15- CHAPSTICK!
16- Pepper Spray
17- Mirror
18- Thumb Drives
19- Fruit and Nuts Bar
20- Hand Sanitizer
21- Band-aids

Day 24

2010-11-24T06:33:00.000-08:00

Day 24- A letter to your parents:

Dear Mom and Dad,

As I have been subbing and working with all sorts of children, I have come to realize how extremely blessed I am to have you as my parents. I grew up in a loving home that fostered a learning environment. I was able to excel in school, sports, music, and life through the support of my parents. You both taught me to respect my elders, especially teachers. How extremely important that is, and I thank you for your examples.

Furthermore, I was not beaten or starved, and I knew no matter what, my parents loved me! There are so many children that have broken homes and don't know what it is like to have a mom and dad who love each other and appreciate each other. I can't imagine what it would be like to have to go home everyday to a parent that beats you, or doesn't feed you, or neglects you, doesn't give you hugs and kisses, or who doesn't support you. Just know that I respect both of you very much and I appreciate the loving environment you create.

Much love,

Skye

Day 23

2010-11-23T06:28:00.000-08:00

Day 23-Something you crave for a lot

Lately, as I have been on a no sweets, low carb diet, you would think I would crave cookies, cake, ice-cream. Well, I do occasionally. But what I really crave is BREAD! Most of the time, all I want is a piece of toast with a little bit of butter, and sometimes I'll want to add some honey. Oh my goodness, stop the madness, I want me some BREAD!

Day 22

2010-11-22T06:21:00.000-08:00

Day 22-What makes you different from everyone else

There are many things that make me different...let's face it, I am a unique individual. But, one really random thing that makes me different from everyone is I absolutely love scratch paper. I get a thrill out of getting handouts that I can use later for scratch paper. This sounds weird, but it's true. My friend Michael knows this about me and he always gives me scratch paper...like yesterday in class, there was a random piece of paper in the classroom and he hands it to me and says, "Here's some scratch paper because I know you love it." I did love it.

Another unique thing about me is I love chapstick...I don't use it enough, but when I do, I can sit for a very long time just going over and over my lips with the softy goodness.

Day 21

2010-11-21T06:14:00.000-08:00

Day 21-A picture of something that makes you happy

Day 20

2010-11-20T06:01:00.000-08:00

Day 20-Someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future...

I agree with Ashleigh...STUPID question. My idea of who I will end up with changes ALL the time. Yes, I think we all have the PERFECT person in mind: Tall, Dark, and Handsome! Athletic, Smart, Caring, Religious, Funny...but I have come to find out that he just isn't out there. MR. PERFECT does not exist, which is why I don't know who I want to end up with. He could be super smart, but lack any athletic ability; he could be Tall, Dark, but not a "head turner"; He might have a funny personality, but an annoying laugh. I have come to realize I can tolerate a lot and still be extremely happy.

OMG, that's it...I want someone who makes me happy. And, hopefully, I make him happy in return.

"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections."
--Unknown

2010-11-19T15:46:00.000-08:00

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed Avatar. It was entertaining and I really didn't have any complaints. However, I know there has been a lot of talk about how the story line wasn't very creative, which is why I thought this was funny...

Day 19

2010-11-19T09:01:00.000-08:00

Day 19- Nicknames you have and why you have them:

Skyebee- my mom would say "bee" after my name... there are only a few people that still do it.
Skyeler-I think this one just went well with the name.
SSS (you say "essssssss")- My volleyball coach thought it was the greatest thing to say!
Bird- Softball coach started that one, and Ashleigh's mom calls me that every now and again. If my memory serves me correctly, I think it has to do something with a song, '"Sky Bird"???
Skizzle- My brother calls me that.
Trey Dawg- Again, my brother calls me that...I shot that lights out one tournament when I was in 6th grade and now I am still known for my basketball skills!

Day 18

2010-11-18T10:31:00.000-08:00

Day 18- Plan/ Goals/ Dreams you have:
1- I want to go Parasailing or Hang Gliding
2- I plan to go a cruise after I graduate.
3- I dream of the perfect job located in San Diego, educating individuals about their health (weight loss, substance abuse, woman's health).
4- I really want to learn Spanish!
5- One day, I want to throw a rockin' Halloween party or Christmas party.

HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday, KJELL!

2010-11-17T08:45:00.001-08:00

Sisters, Sisters, never were there such devoted Sisters!

Kid Sister, Kid Sister...wherever I go, she goes to. Kid Sister, Kid Sister, Kid Sister and Me!

It's a Sister thing!

Day 17

2010-11-17T08:42:00.000-08:00

Day 17-Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
I would like to switch lived with a rock star....I think Kjell said it best, "I just want t0 get on a stage and perform and have a gazillion fans screaming at/for me." I think that would be AWESOME!

OR

I would love to switch lives with someone in a Broadway play...I can't quite act, but I do love to belt out Broadway songs. I just think it would be so exhilarating, for one day at least.

Day 16

2010-11-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Day 16-Another picture of yourself

Day 15

2010-11-15T06:54:00.000-08:00

Day 15-Put your ipod or shuffle on-first 10 songs that play

1-$2 Bill- Silver City Pink
2-O Holy Night- Musiq Soulchild
3- I don't Want To Be- Gavin DeGraw
4- On My Own- Les Miserables
5- I Can Only Imagine- Mercy Me
6-Hope Now- Addison Road
7- Daydream Believer- The Monkeys
8-This is Home- Switchfoot
9-Airplanes- B.o.B.
10-Island in the Sun- Weezer

This is what my weekend consisted of...I am hoping for a more productive week!

2010-11-14T16:36:00.000-08:00

Day 14

2010-11-14T06:42:00.000-08:00

Day 14-'A picture of you and your family

This is my all-time favorite picture of our family! I think it represents our personalities so well.

Day 13

2010-11-13T08:48:00.000-08:00

Day 13-A letter to someone who has hurt you recently...

I can't think of being hurt recently. But, I do really like this poem that could be applied to this...

The Oak Tree

Johnny Ryder, Jr.

A mighty wind blew night and day
It stole the oak tree's leaves away
Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark
Until the oak was tired and stark

But still the oak tree held its ground
While other trees fell all around
The weary wind gave up and spoke.
How can you still be standing Oak?

The oak tree said, I know that you
Can break each branch of mine in two
Carry every leaf away
Shake my limbs, and make me sway

But I have roots stretched in the earth
Growing stronger since my birth
You'll never touch them, for you see
They are the deepest part of me

Until today, I wasn't sure
Of just how much I could endure
But now I've found, with thanks to you
I'm stronger than I ever knew

Day 12

2010-11-12T08:41:00.000-08:00

Day 12-How you found out about blogger and why you have one

I think Ashley Hoopes started one the summer of 2007 when I was living with her. Then, I heard about how Leah and Jess were blogging... Lindsy started one, and I secretly started one just to see what it was all about. I absolutely loved it, and from then on, I have continued to blog. I find it's a great way to share your life with friends that you don't necessarily see all the time. We can stay in touch by reading everyone's blog.

Day 11

2010-11-11T06:24:00.000-08:00

Day 11-Another picture of you and your friends

2010-11-10T10:08:00.001-08:00

“Imagine what it would be if, as a national policy, we said

we would be only successful if we had fewer people going
to the hospital next year than last year?
The idea then would be to have such nutritionally dense,
unadulterated food that people who ate it actually felt
better, had more energy and weren’t sick as much
… now, see, that’s a noble goal.”
– Joel Salatin, owner/farmer of Polyface Farms in Virginia,
from the movie Food, Inc.

Day 10

2010-11-10T09:27:00.001-08:00

Day 10-Songs you listen to when you're bored, happy, sad, mad, hyped

The songs I listen to frequently change all the time...here's the recent list:

Bored:
Breakeven- Falling to Pieces (The Script)
Bulletproof (La Roux)
Glee Songs
Undone (FFH)
When the Lost get Found (Britt Nicole)

Happy:
Air1 radio station (online)- Christian Rock
Airplains (B.o.B. and Haily Williams)
Rhythm of Love (Plain White T's)
Paramore Songs
Leave Better (Benton Paul)

Sad:
Endless Night (Lion King- the play)
Dearly Loved (Jimmy Needham - Christian Rock)
Small Enough (Nicole Nordeman)

Mad: I usually don't listen to music when I am mad!

Hyped: I am gonna say this is when I am working out... Basically, anything that has a good beat: hip hop, alternative, pop!

Day 9

2010-11-09T09:26:00.000-08:00

Day 9-Something you're proud of in the past few days

I am always proud of myself when I complete a paper for my program. We are assigned so many papers, and some are pretty challenging. I don't have confidence in my writing so it always makes the process of writing a 10 page paper frustrating. But, I have finished yet another paper...WOO HOO! It always feels amazing to scratch it off the list =)

Day 8

2010-11-08T09:16:00.000-08:00

Day 8-Short term goals for this month and when you'll accomplish them

GOALS:
1- Complete my Ethics Paper for my internship... it's on the back burner, but really needs to get done by Thanksgiving.
2- Stay focused on my eating habits (no sweets/ low carbs) and keep going strong with my workouts.
3- Take time out of everyday to focus on my spirituality... Have a spiritual workout (this will be ongoing).
4- Switch my headlights on my car...they are dim and need to be changed- Within the next three weeks.

Day 7

2010-11-07T09:35:00.000-08:00

Day 7-A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

I am who I am today because of Jesus Christ.

Day 6

2010-11-06T08:07:00.000-07:00

Day 6-Favorite super hero and why

I am not really into super heroes, but if I had to choose one it would be Superman. He's got everything: He can fly, he has superhuman strength, runs fast, x-ray vision, invulnerability, heat vision, super breath, super hearing, superhuman vision, superhuman smelling, and he can recall everything he has ever seen, read or heard. WOW...he's pretty SUPER!

On a side note, I used to watch Smallville...it was a TV show about Clark Kent in his younger days. I enjoyed it for a couple years. That's really my only experience with super heroes...other than the occasional movie that comes out!

Day 5

2010-11-05T09:26:00.000-07:00

Day 5-A picture of somewhere you've been to

This was probably one of the best trips of my life...My parents went back east with me when I moved in with Lindsy's family for a short while. Anyhoo, we explored New York City and did the whole touristy stuff, like visit the Statue of Liberty.

Kerrie TV: "Keep Breathing" Live Performance

2010-11-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

Beautiful...she's got a great voice!

Day 4

2010-11-04T09:23:00.000-07:00

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

For those who know me well can only guess what habit I wish I could give up...the suction cup ear thing! (It's hard to explain, you just have to see it). I have tried and tried to overcome it, but no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to give it up. I guess I will be doing it until I die.

Day 3

2010-11-03T06:10:00.000-07:00

Day 3-A picture of you and your friends

Day 2

2010-11-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

Day 2-The meaning behind your Blog name

I think that is pretty obvious! My name is Skye... and, I always hear, "Sky's the Limit" when I meet new people. I just really like the saying, and think it's a perfect fit.

Day 1

2010-11-01T08:33:00.000-07:00

Day 1. A recent Picture and 15 interesting things about me

1- I've given up T.V. - I am usually an avid T.V. watcher, but have decided I can do better things with my time. I occasionally watch something like Glee or Project Runway or a movie, but that's it. I used to have a show for at least every day of the week.
2- I REALLY want to go to the Harry Potter theme park.
3- I have a hard time remembering to brush my teeth at night...sad, I know.
4- I have SEVERE phone anxiety...I HATE to make phone calls (unless you are my mom/family, Lindsy, or Ashleigh).
5. I have lost almost 20 pounds since June!! WOOT WOOT!
6. I have watched Ever After 20+ times.
7. I love spaghetti squash! I think it's the coolest veggie ever.
8. I can whistle 4 different ways.
9. I write in all CAPS, and then sometimes lowercase, and then sometimes I catch myself writing in both. I apparently can't make up my mind.
10. My name in Farsi is Asemon...sounds like awesome-man.
11. I absolutely LOVE to write in my journal!
12. I have lifted weights with Lebron James.
13- More often than not, a bug will fly in my eye.
14. I am allergic to Penicillin
15. When I was younger, I wanted to live in Maine. Not sure why, but I was fascinated with living there. Now days, not so much. It's a pretty place, but it seems really isolated and too COLD!

This made me laugh..I think I have gone through this process

2010-10-29T18:33:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd also join the 30 Day Challenge Club, but I think I'll start it on Nov. 1st!

2010-10-28T20:31:00.001-07:00

30 Day Challenge

Each day of the month, write a blog post according to these guidelines below:

Day 1-Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 2-The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 3-A picture of you and your friends
Day 4-A habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 5-A picture of somewhere you've been to
Day 6-Favorite super hero and why
Day 7-A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 8-Short term goals for this month and when you'll accomplish them
Day 9-Something you're proud of in the past few days
Day 10-Songs you listen to when you're bored, happy, sad, mad, hyped
Day 11-Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12-How you found out about blogger and why you have one
Day 13-A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14-'A picture of you and your family
Day 15-Put your ipod or shuffle on-first 10 songs that play
Day 16-Another picture of yourself
Day 17-Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18-Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19-Nicknames you have and why you have them
Day 20-Someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future
Day 21-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22-What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23-Something you crave for a lot
Day 24-A letter to your parents
Day 25-What I would find in your bag
Day 26-What do you think about your friends
Day 27-Why you are doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28-A picture of you from last year and now-how have you changed?
Day 29-In this past month, what have you learned?
Day 30-Your favorite song

SJSU vs. Fresno State... (Sadly, Fresno State won)

2010-10-26T15:41:00.001-07:00

Before the game...The battle was on! (Let's face it, we all knew SJSU was gonna lose.)

MOM, DAD, and CHEWIE!!!!

It was so COLD and Rainy at the game...Starr got a FREE poncho and I got a FREE trash bag....Gotta take what you can get.

Ode to Michael...My Best Buddy!

2010-10-21T08:35:00.001-07:00

Without Michael, I don't know if I would make it through grad school! He's the glue that keeps me together. He pushes me and makes me work hard in everything that I do. We get along so well (I think it make of our classmates jealous!) and we have such a good friendship.Thanks, Michael...you seriously are the best!

Choose Faith

2010-10-18T19:05:00.000-07:00

The question was brought up the other day, "Why should we have faith?" I think this is a great quote to answer that question...

"Choose faith over doubt, choose faith over fear, choose faith over the unknown and the unseen, and choose faith over pessimism."
--Richard C. Edgley

Why choose to be pessimistic or choose to be unhappy when you can have faith in something? It reminds me of another quote ...it's best to make wishes not knowing if they'll come true, than not wishing for anything at all. I know my life is so much better when I have the faith that everything is going to work out just fine (even if I really don't know the outcome)... being unhappy is not FUN or healthy...I CHOOSE FAITH!

Reflection...

2010-10-16T11:35:00.000-07:00

Do you ever just go to people's blogs you don't even know and read about their life or their thoughts? It's so fascinating...some people really have a knack for blogging! I feel I used to be that way. My blogs are no longer as intriguing. I don't know if it is due to lack of inspiration or creativity? Maybe I am bored or my life is boring? I don't know what is it, but I long to return back to the way it was...when I found humor or insight from the littlest things.

Yesterday, I was reading over my other blog (Stories of Me-I gave up on that one, which is now just a word document) and decided that I wrote some really great stories! I will add one here because it was a classic moment in life and I wish you could have all been there.

They’re Lesbian, That’s Awesome

This was probably one of the funniest moments in my life. My aunt, who happens to be lesbian, was living with us for a while about 2 years ago. Kjell and I happened to come home for about a month or two before we did an internship down in San Diego. My Aunt was sitting upstairs working on her computer while Kjell and I were watching TV. The show, "Cheaters" came on. It is basically a reality show about people hiring someone to find out if they were being cheated on. Usually you see the male cheating on the female, but this one was a little different. It happened to be a lesbian couple. Kjell was apparently shocked because she yelled out, " THEY ARE LESBIAN!" I turn and give her a, " what are you saying that for" look! Kjell quickly recovers by saying, "THAT'S AWESOME!" I was completely dying inside with laughter, so I quickly excused myself and ran downstairs so I can bust a gut. Kjell came down only a few seconds later hysterically laughing with me. When I think of the look Kjell gave me when she said this, I can't help but giggle to myself. "Classic" is all I have to say about that!

2010-10-15T19:03:00.000-07:00

Good decisions don't always make life easy....but they do make it easier.

The Early Morning Call...

2010-10-14T07:39:00.000-07:00

Being a substitute teacher is great! You get to pick and choose if you want to work that day or not, and for the most, where you want to work. However, one thing I absolutely HATE is the early morning wake-up call. Part of me knows it is coming, but the other part of me (which is still half asleep) dreads the vibrating phone at 5:30 am. It causes an internal conflict...do I wake up to answer the phone or do I ignore it and sleep? It's not a fun battle- and I usually wake up.

I am a planner, so I like to know if I will be working the next day in order to get everything prepared. The spontaneity of the early morning call always drive me a little crazy...feeling rushed in not something I am good at, but I guess it's something I just have to deal with. Anyhoo, just a random thought as I was woken up this morning...

Spiritual Thought...

2010-10-05T12:58:00.001-07:00

Last week, I was listening the KLOVE (Christian Rock Station) and heard this quote:

"Love of God is pure when joy and suffering inspire and equal degree of gratitude."

I know in times of joy and happiness we tend to be more grateful for things. I also know when we are going through hard times, it is easy to question, 'Why me?" But being grateful for our trials is all about how we react to them. I was once told, "We never really have bad days; only bad moments. It's up to us if we want that bad moment to become a bad day."

We may never know in this life why we experience what we do. But, we can feel confident that we can learn and grow from the experience...and in the end feel grateful for our Heavenly Father and our experiences.

Remember we are never alone in our trials and pain....Ultimately, we make it through our suffering with the Lord's help. For which we can be eternally grateful.

Bunch of grown men singing Lady Gaga live and acapella!

2010-10-01T08:21:00.000-07:00

Sara Bareilles - "Single Ladies" Beyoncé cover Live!

2010-09-30T15:56:00.000-07:00

*SKYE'S THE LIMIT*