Fancy Dreams in Europe

Dear readers,

Recently I had the privilege to go on an adventure with one of my high school teachers and many of my graduating classmates. We went to Europe. It was so amazing.

Going to Normandy, France and seeing the rows upon rows of graves of American's that gave their lives for me, for us to be free, I was brought to my knees with so much gratitude.

Now on the anniversary of 9/11. I am feeling that same gratitude. I am so grateful for all the men and women that sacrifice their lives, time and personal freedom to help protect this land that I love. I've been all over this crazy world and America is the best! It's the land of the free for reals. I can't believe that I was lucky enough to be born here and be raised where I was. It's so much better than I could ever express. I am ever so grateful.

Let's all remember we are blessed to be here, to be alive, and to be free!

- Raven, The Author

College Life... Week 2

Hey Guys!

Coming to college, I have learned so much! I have learned that life is all about making others and YOURSELF happy. And what makes me happy more than anything in the world, is making people smile, allowing people to be themselves around me, faults and all, and volunteering for The Lord. 

Let me explain since a) I want to and b) cause this might be a little bit confusing!

So I am going around my college saying hi to everyone, introducing myself, getting my name out there and trying to remember all these people's names which let me tell you is HARD! It's so much harder here than at DHS cause at least in high school you had a higher statistical chance of running into them again! :) But I am enjoying it. 

I also get as many people's numbers as possible and I am trying to text at least three a day, but that's a goal I need to still work on. I am also doing homework and trying to live and have fun and not die/get sick but we will see how well I am doing on that in a couple of weeks.

I also am a member of LDSSA - the student association for Institute up here and it is so much fun! We handed out otter-pops the other day so that was awesome! I got to serve the Lord and meet so many people and I wasn't afraid to just go up and make it happen you know? I just stopped people on their way to class, handed them the flyer we were giving out and just was like yep this is me! 

Everyone's response to my name is fantastic! I wish you could be here to see it. It's like "really?" What was it?" "Um what?" etc. It's awesome! I'm getting my name out there! My roommates are fantastic too! I just love them. All LDS, strong in the gospel and kind. It's the best. I never want to leave.

So here's to the crap we talk, the boys we stalk, the looks that could kill, the days we stand still. Here's to looking at you guys!

- Raven, The Author

Pondering

Hey bloggers,

As I reach the end of a period of time in my life, the words to One Republic's song I lived are becoming more and more my motto. I cannot believe that the HUGEST chapter of my life is coming to a close. I have less than 60 days to go and I'm scared out of my mind. I feel prepared, but at the same time, I don't want to leave what I have always known. There is no going back after this. There is no second chance, a re-do on my life. What I have done, I have done and I cannot change that.

As I approach the end of this crazy roller coaster ride, I realize that living each moment of your life is more important than just passively watching your life pass you by. Life will happen, whether you're the one to make it happen or if you let other's make it happen for you. YOU are in control, YOU decide. 

I guess you could say that you are the author of your own story. No one and nothing can take that power away from you, so take your own pen to your storybook paper... and write. Write your life story and be PROUD of it! Make every moment count and don't limit yourself for anyone. Live, love and enjoy.

Congrats guys! We shall take the world by storm!

~ Raven, The Author 

Day 1

Here is the first part of my story. I hope you like it!

"Hey readers! Thanks for visiting my blog guys. You absolutely rock!:) Here, on this page you'll find the truth that EVERYONE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR. Provided by moi! This story still is unclear to most people, but I'm here to set it straight now that everything has calmed down a little:) and so... Without further delay, here is the truth, the story about four girls and the horrors the befell them. 

​It all started on that fateful day us here at George Eliot Academy for the Talented and Gifted like to call DAY 1. Here at George Eliot, our motto is: What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other? To be honest, I think our founder’s main purpose in this statement has been lost at this school, but here we are… As in any high school, here at Eliot, as the student body has dubbed it, the first day of school is always hectic, but this year, my Senior Year, it was especially bad. It all started in, where else? The Cafeteria.

​The jolly good principal, Mr. Norodom, was minding his own business, walking towards Ms. Wardum, believed to be an 80 year old or so cook, to flirt with her as he always did on the first day back when BAM! He’s hit in the shoulder by the back of the most attractive man I've ever seen. It was obvious the boy was TOTALLY lost and that it was an accident, but Mr. Norodom was furious. We all could see why since a little, velvet box had fallen out of his front right pocket open for the world to see, revealing a beautiful diamond ring. Ms. Wardum fainted and Mr. Norodom turned a shade of purple that no man should ever wear. At this point, it looked like Mr. Attractive was in deep trouble so I decided to intervene.

​As Cheerleading captain of the Knights at George Elliot Academy and 4.0 GPA student, Mr. Norodom had a liking of me and since the boy was way cute (like against the law cute), I decided it was worth the risk of detention to get into the boys good graces. I walked up the front of the cafeteria from the Senior Table at the back of the lunch room, passing by many people who looked up and said hi to me. Unlike most stereotypes for cheerleaders, here at Elliot, we are kind and nice without the backstabbing usually associated with cheerleaders, although not all of us are nice. Meet Jennifer: tall, blonde, gorgeous, spidery long legs, and a total brat. She thinks she's so cool since she's got this big cheer-leading scholarship to a school in California, but in actuality, she not that cool. In fact, she's one of the reasons why this story even exists! But more on that later. 

Mr. Attractive was standing up and apologizing by the time I got up to the front of the lunch room. He was being a total gentleman, reaching down to help Mr. Norodom up from his fall, but our Principal would have nothing to do with him. (Male pride and all that jazz). By this point, the atmosphere felt pretty hectic so I made my entrance."

Have a fantastic day guys!

~ Raven, The Author 

Overview

Hello readers!

Have you ever felt as though there is no point in hiding yourself from the world? There is an overwhelming sense of the necessity to share yourself with others that humans posses. Well... here is where I will do that. I am going to post what I desire and hope to inspire others with my writings.

Without  further hesitation, here I go!

~ Raven, The Author