The 30 Day Challenge

Starting tomorrow Ill be doing this for the next 30 days (:

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Day 04 - A picture of your night

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ridiculous things with

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Day 19 - A picture and a letter

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Day 25 - A picture of your day

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

Day 31 - A picture of yourself

The hardest thing to me seems to be giving up on something or someone when its everything you've wanted. Especially knowing that that person is someone who made you incredibly happy. People are people and sometimes it doesnt work out but that doesnt make it any easier. Sometimes it just ends with no clear reasoning why it did. Awkward situations come about and then soon its just too weird to be around each other. Then communication completely stops and you feel like an idiot hoping that somehow someway itll pick back up when in reality the chances of that happening are slim to none. Putting your heart on the line is hard. You set yourself up for so many things when you do. But in situations like these I guess you should look at is as grateful that it happened instead of never having the chance to experience it. But that doesnt really help much either. Picking yourself up after all of that confusion and hurt is probably the biggest act of inner strength. Its not easy but you can either let it break you or learn a lesson and get stronger from it. If people are meant to be in your life Im sure theyll find a way to get back in it. My personal problem is being too guarded. I can never let down my walls I have up because Im simply too terrified of being vulnerable. But I had a friend tell me once that if you live like that then youll never know what youre missing out on. So thats my new personal goal, taking risks. Life is full of them.

I woke up to the most upsetting text message this morning. Jim Tressel resigned from the Ohio State Buckeyes today! Im a HUGE OSU fan and this was totally upsetting. There are talks of putting Urban Myers in his position. One word NO! Thats like asking Lloyd Carr to be OSU's new coach. Sacrilegious!

Sorry just a quick vent for today (:

Anyways, today is Memorial day. Im proud to represent an all military family. Today I remember those who serve, those who have served, and those who have given there lives for this beautiful nation. And not just today but everyday. Im a proud daughter of a Navy veteran, and proud niece to a National Guard Colonel and two Navy Veterans, a proud cousin to a once Marine now Guard, a once Air Force Pilot now Guard Pilot and an Army Captain, a proud step sister and granddaughter to an Army Solider. These men are the most important and inspiring people in my life. Military is in my blood and I wouldnt have it any other way. All of them have served terms, some more than once. Words can not express my gratitude towards them. They have shown me what true selflessness is and it is the most admirable thing I have had the pleasure of witnessing.

Today every American reflects and remembers these men and women. It is their day. Please take a moment to send your prayers to these men and women along with their families. Freedom truly isnt free and it is thanks to our Armed Forces that we have the freedom we have today. If you see a soldier thank them, if you know a soldier embrace them, and if you are a soldier- THANK YOU!

From those who serve

From those who have fallen

We Remember 

Here We Go

So I graduated high school this week and its the weirdest feeling in the world. It  still hasnt really hit me yet. Part of me realizes this is the time in my life where Im supposed to grow up and step out in the real world. The other half of me that this hasnt really hit yet is still under the impression ill go back to school in august and all the faces I usually see are going to all be there, but thats not the case.  So heres to my summer and living up the last chance I have to be with all of my friends. The simple carefree life. The last few months that I dont have to grow up and I can have wild nights to remember with my best friends. Here we go Summer 2011 (: