Whether you know it or not, you are an example to someone! Your daily actions and words affect those around you in ways that you cannot possibly imagine! I have seen this first hand in my life as well as in the lives of others.
This past summer, I blogged about an experience that I had at Girls Camp. A girl whom I had never met personally, but had heard about handed me a note telling me that I had shown her the good in life, and had been a role model for her. I didn't even know I was doing that! I was just going through my day trying to show people that I was doing fine, even after a rough let down, and with all the trials that I face at home and at school. I never in my wildest dreams had thought that someone would ever look up to me!
Your example matters! People all around you are watching you, waiting for you to react. How you react, and how you deal with your trials and hardships can affect not only you and your family, but there could be someone out there dealing with the same problem. They could be seeing your reaction, and think that that is the best way to deal with that problem. Think things through, and try and work it out as best you can.
In a conversation that I had with my friends the other day, I was reminded of how much I mean to everyone. I am someone who is a rock to one, who brightens the day of another, and who keeps the emotions and feelings of another. You CAN be an amazing example to others! Have faith in the things you can do, and develop the talents that you want to have.
And remember! Stay amazing!
~Me
Friday, November 29, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Feeling Deeper
I write. Poetry, stories, music. Anything. I write to get rid of bad feelings, I write to express my deepest feelings. I use written word to tell people what my mouth won't say. It comes from my heart, and it isn't something that I do lightly. I know how powerful words can be, how they can crush spirits, or can lift someone up.
I sing. I am a three time winner of the Outstanding Choral Member award, both in Middle School and in High School. I was my Choir teachers favorite student (she retired last year). I've gotten straight ones at Choral contests, both in District and State. I am an accomplished, if not amazing singer. (I will not openly admit it, because I don't like people thinking that they can't be as good as me.)
Everyone has the ability to do anything they want, but they can only achieve their goal unless they put forth their best effort and try their hardest. Just believe that you can, and you will!
I judge how well a song is in a weird way. I listen to the music, but I only pay attention to the words. If I can make a connection to the words, if they mean something to me, put to words how I felt in a certain situation, then I'll love it. When I listen to music I don't just listen. I feel it. I feel the power of the music, feel the deeper meaning.
When you listen to music, or even to your friends talking, listen for the deeper meaning. They could be telling you something that you won't know unless you think deeper. Don't let an opportunity of helping someone pass you by!
You can make a difference!!!
~Me
I sing. I am a three time winner of the Outstanding Choral Member award, both in Middle School and in High School. I was my Choir teachers favorite student (she retired last year). I've gotten straight ones at Choral contests, both in District and State. I am an accomplished, if not amazing singer. (I will not openly admit it, because I don't like people thinking that they can't be as good as me.)
Everyone has the ability to do anything they want, but they can only achieve their goal unless they put forth their best effort and try their hardest. Just believe that you can, and you will!
I judge how well a song is in a weird way. I listen to the music, but I only pay attention to the words. If I can make a connection to the words, if they mean something to me, put to words how I felt in a certain situation, then I'll love it. When I listen to music I don't just listen. I feel it. I feel the power of the music, feel the deeper meaning.
When you listen to music, or even to your friends talking, listen for the deeper meaning. They could be telling you something that you won't know unless you think deeper. Don't let an opportunity of helping someone pass you by!
You can make a difference!!!
~Me
Friday, November 22, 2013
Believing You Are.....
Having the inclination to do something is one thing, but believing that you can do it is another!
One of my major struggles is believing that I can be something more than what I am. For the longest time I felt like I was just another person, like I wasn't anything special to anyone. Now, I realize that I was so far from the truth! I am much more than I thought.
I wrote the following poem for a friend who was struggling, and now, I realize that the words apply to myself as well.
Inside Me~
Somewhere inside me
A little voice cries
Telling me to breathe
To open my eyes.
Believe in something
Much bigger than you
Have faith in your life
To yourself be true.
Hang on to the good
Hold on to the right
Grasp all of your knowledge
And hold on tight.
Hold out your hand
And be open to all.
Be there when you should
When you hear them call.
Remember your virtues
Remember your friends
Remember the blessings
Just around the bends.
The war within you
Will some day cease
The pain and torment
Will turn to peace.
Hang on to your good
Hold on to your right
Let go of your anger
Let your fear take flight.
Believe in yourself
Do not give up hope
I know you can do it
I know you can cope.
I know you can make it
I know you can
We'll do this together
Just take my hand.
Finding who we are and trusting ourselves to make the daily decisions that we have to make is something that can help make each day the most amazing. Believing that you are special, that you are loved, and that you are something worth the time of those around you not only boosts your spirits, but it helps those around you. You may ask, "How can this be true?" Even when you don't realize it, people are watching you, and they may even be imitating you! The example that you set, and the aura that you give off can affect those around you more than you know.
Believe that you mean something to someone. Believe that you are something much more amazing than you think. Believe that you can make a difference, because if you do, you will! Belief turns into faith, faith turns into action, and action turns in to results :)
Keep going! I know you can make it!
"Clap along if you know what happiness means to you"
~Pharrell Williams
Stay amazing!
~Me
One of my major struggles is believing that I can be something more than what I am. For the longest time I felt like I was just another person, like I wasn't anything special to anyone. Now, I realize that I was so far from the truth! I am much more than I thought.
I wrote the following poem for a friend who was struggling, and now, I realize that the words apply to myself as well.
Inside Me~
Somewhere inside me
A little voice cries
Telling me to breathe
To open my eyes.
Believe in something
Much bigger than you
Have faith in your life
To yourself be true.
Hang on to the good
Hold on to the right
Grasp all of your knowledge
And hold on tight.
Hold out your hand
And be open to all.
Be there when you should
When you hear them call.
Remember your virtues
Remember your friends
Remember the blessings
Just around the bends.
The war within you
Will some day cease
The pain and torment
Will turn to peace.
Hang on to your good
Hold on to your right
Let go of your anger
Let your fear take flight.
Believe in yourself
Do not give up hope
I know you can do it
I know you can cope.
I know you can make it
I know you can
We'll do this together
Just take my hand.
Finding who we are and trusting ourselves to make the daily decisions that we have to make is something that can help make each day the most amazing. Believing that you are special, that you are loved, and that you are something worth the time of those around you not only boosts your spirits, but it helps those around you. You may ask, "How can this be true?" Even when you don't realize it, people are watching you, and they may even be imitating you! The example that you set, and the aura that you give off can affect those around you more than you know.
Believe that you mean something to someone. Believe that you are something much more amazing than you think. Believe that you can make a difference, because if you do, you will! Belief turns into faith, faith turns into action, and action turns in to results :)
Keep going! I know you can make it!
"Clap along if you know what happiness means to you"
~Pharrell Williams
Stay amazing!
~Me
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Facing Challanges
Hi! I've been really busy with school and with other things, but I've found the time now to relax and just let go.
In the last few weeks, I've found that just trying to be yourself, and trying to learn all that you can is possibly the most important thing in my life right now. Some things don't always go as planned, and sometimes, you just can't help what happens, but you learn to just go with it. Rolling with the punches doesn't quite define it. Just keep believing in yourself, and keep going, smiling all the way.
Not everything is easy. Not everything is good. Not everyone is nice. Not all your days will be good. But the one thing you need to remember is that you are amazing, you will always be wonderful, and that no matter what others may say about you, you are the best person that you can be!
You can be a better person tomorrow than the person you were yesterday.
Live every day like it's your last, and keep yourself open to others ideas.
Stay amazing!
~Me
In the last few weeks, I've found that just trying to be yourself, and trying to learn all that you can is possibly the most important thing in my life right now. Some things don't always go as planned, and sometimes, you just can't help what happens, but you learn to just go with it. Rolling with the punches doesn't quite define it. Just keep believing in yourself, and keep going, smiling all the way.
Not everything is easy. Not everything is good. Not everyone is nice. Not all your days will be good. But the one thing you need to remember is that you are amazing, you will always be wonderful, and that no matter what others may say about you, you are the best person that you can be!
You can be a better person tomorrow than the person you were yesterday.
Live every day like it's your last, and keep yourself open to others ideas.
Stay amazing!
~Me
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Betrayal
Well! :)
I'm so excited to be going back to school! It's been an amazing summer, don't get me wrong, but I do like having that routine that comes along with being back in school.
Just a little back story: Over a month ago, my best friend and I stopped talking to each other, because they had told me that they had no feelings (at all) for me. I will admit, I was heartbroken. I asked the person why, and they said it was because I was too much like my mother, and that I wasn't listening. (And if any of you REALLY know me, I ALWAYS listen to whatever you need to tell me that is personal or could benefit me) We then parted ways, and haven't really spoken since. I still talk to the person, trying to show them that I have no hard feelings, and that I've moved on.
On the other hand, my old friend's closest friend decided to start spreading false rumors about me. It was while I was gone on vacation, giving said person enough time to alienate my friends from me, causing me to lose half of the people I would consider my friends. Now, they won't talk to me, and hardly look at me. My dear sister (not by blood) took up the challenge to ask them why they won't talk to me. They told her that they believe the rumor-spreader, and that I never tried to be friends with them.
What you need to realize is that these people never included me when they went to dances, stake activities, or even double or triple dates. I know I'm not like them, because I love to run and do all kinds of things athletic. But they never gave me a chance to be friends with them. And that's what hurts the most.
Sorry about that sob story!
On the bright side, I can still count myself lucky, because I have my sisters. :) They aren't related by blood, they don't share the same parents, they don't even have similar names. But they have stuck with me through thick and thin. They've stood by me when I hit my lowest points. They motivated me to do things I wouldn't have ordinarily done. They want me to be the best that I can be. And that's why they are my sisters!
Keep the sun shining in your life!!
~Me
I'm so excited to be going back to school! It's been an amazing summer, don't get me wrong, but I do like having that routine that comes along with being back in school.
Just a little back story: Over a month ago, my best friend and I stopped talking to each other, because they had told me that they had no feelings (at all) for me. I will admit, I was heartbroken. I asked the person why, and they said it was because I was too much like my mother, and that I wasn't listening. (And if any of you REALLY know me, I ALWAYS listen to whatever you need to tell me that is personal or could benefit me) We then parted ways, and haven't really spoken since. I still talk to the person, trying to show them that I have no hard feelings, and that I've moved on.
On the other hand, my old friend's closest friend decided to start spreading false rumors about me. It was while I was gone on vacation, giving said person enough time to alienate my friends from me, causing me to lose half of the people I would consider my friends. Now, they won't talk to me, and hardly look at me. My dear sister (not by blood) took up the challenge to ask them why they won't talk to me. They told her that they believe the rumor-spreader, and that I never tried to be friends with them.
What you need to realize is that these people never included me when they went to dances, stake activities, or even double or triple dates. I know I'm not like them, because I love to run and do all kinds of things athletic. But they never gave me a chance to be friends with them. And that's what hurts the most.
Sorry about that sob story!
On the bright side, I can still count myself lucky, because I have my sisters. :) They aren't related by blood, they don't share the same parents, they don't even have similar names. But they have stuck with me through thick and thin. They've stood by me when I hit my lowest points. They motivated me to do things I wouldn't have ordinarily done. They want me to be the best that I can be. And that's why they are my sisters!
Keep the sun shining in your life!!
~Me
Monday, August 5, 2013
Youth Conference and Girls Camp 2013
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| Me at Niagara Falls |
I had the most amazing time in Palmyra, NY 3 weeks ago! Wow... It's already been that long?! That's insane! The Spirit that I felt there has been with me ever since... and I hope that I will never loose that feeling! So many beautiful thoughts and sights there that were felt and seen!
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| The Hill Cumorah Monument |
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| It's a Long Road in NY! |
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| This is the Palmyra Temple in Palmyra NY |
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| Seneca Lake swim time! |
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Now on to Girls Camp!
I have to admit, that it was the most Spiritual experience that I had had in all the 5 years I've been going to Camp... The feeling I got while we were driving down that dusty gravel road didn't leave me until we left the camp almost 6 days later... I felt warm and bubbly, happy and loved... All in the same moment!
This year was my first year as being a YCL, which is a Youth Camp Leader. I was in charge of teaching the 2nd year campers how to correctly put up and take down the flag. I also had the opportunity to teach the first year campers (including my lovely younger sister :) ) how to tie a Bowline knot, and Square knot, and a Double half-hitch... and lemme tell ya, it was rough! Keeping the attention of 28 12-13 year olds is hard!!!
I'd have to say the best prank that was pulled on me was the 3rd night at camp... My tent got silly stringed by 2 girls from my Ward... and I had to clean it all off! :D I was a little upset at first, but after a while, I went and talked to them and we laughed about it til 2 in the morning! :)
The most amazing thing that happened to me at Camp was probably what happened after breakfast on Saturday. As I was leaving the Lodge, a 3rd year (Non-Member) handed me a note... and as I read it, it hit me. I was being watched! And I didn't even know it! I'll share a part with you now:
" Hi. You don't really know me at all, but you are a really big inspiration to me. You're so confident and always willing to help...... You are also really pretty; outside, and from what I've seen, inside as well......Thank you so much for being my inspiration, my motivation, and role model..."
I never knew I was that cool! And I certainly never thought that someone would look up to me...
Stay amazing my friends!
~Me
Stay amazing my friends!
~Me
Monday, July 1, 2013
Nightmares and Daydreams
Thanks to all my friends and family who keep up with my blog! I'm sorry that I haven't blogged anything recently! I've been... Busy...
This is called a Briquette Press! My dad made this to press totally Earth-friendly, completely Bio-safe logs to burn! They are made from recycled paper and sawdust. They end up looking like giant hockey pucks! :)
This is me and my closest friend Kelly on the last day of Exams! School ended roughly a month ago, and I really really miss her company!!!
There was this really awesome parade down by where my Grandparents live, and all these old 20's cars were driving past, and this was the coolest shot I got... I love photography, and I love old cars!! :) Win Win situation for me! :)
Shout out to the amazing Jeffrey! :) Lol this kid's got style!! :)
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But this summer hasn't been all daydreams...
My best friend and I got into a fight over something really silly, but my best friend still is mad at me... I'm having to cope with that hate, mixed in with the feeling that someone really wants to hurt me... add on the fact that most of my life is spent worrying about stupid things, and feeling like I don't belong.... it's not a good mix! And it's not something I want to have to deal with for the rest of my summer!!
Here's an excerpt from an email I sent a dear friend of mine about a nightmare I had on the 30th of June...
"So i was at this arcade with some friends. As we were leaving, we all walked over to this fenced in house ( I don't really know why). when we got closer, the older guys comes running out and starts screaming and cussing at my friends, and I'm rooted to the spot... he grabs me, pulls me over the fence, and takes me into his house... then he rapes me, and shoves me back outside.. My friends are gone, except for Kelly... she looks at me and says "I thought I knew you" then she walks away.... Then I woke up... "
Hopefully this won't happen in real life... But I can only hope!
That's all for now!
Stay amazing!!
~Tam
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