Take Me To The Riot

This song came up on iTunes just a few seconds ago and I realized that I really, really like it. I'm not sure yet what, exactly, it is that I really enjoy about it. I know it was on one of my favorite shows, The Vampire Diaries, (I know, I know..... I'm addicted to a vampire show.... but only because I LOVE Nina Dobrev!) but it just has a good mindset to it. I suppose. Sometimes I feel like life is just one huge riot and this song is all "Take me, take me to the riot!!!!" and I think to myself, 'yeah....Let's go and experience life!' but I'm not exactly sure..... I guess it's just my crazy mind thinking crazy things.

Soooooo.... Dannie's birthday is coming up soon and I'm planning a pretty sweet gift for it if I do say so myself. I could type on here what it is.... but I have no idea if Dannie will read this entry or not.... :D Sooo I won't divulge as to what it is. However, I can tell you that it is stupendous, wonderous, fantastical, and amazing. At least, I think it is. I just have to make sure I can finish it before the 10 of September..... so Ican get it in the mail, so she gets it for her birfday!

Today, I had livestock judging. It was an awesome class. I'm pretty stoked to continue with it. My teacher is pretty straightforward and ... hilarious. He has a kinda sarcastic humor that sometimes if you aren't paying attention, you might miss it. But it makes class fun and I keep my mind on the task at hand. We worked on Market Lambs and Jay picked out a class for us to judge and it was a class with an easyyyy bottom lamb. I love judging livestock. It's so much easier than horses and less political.

Ok, I guess that's it. I'm off to do some homework and maybe some tagging... We shall see. :D

XOXO,
Me

And Everybody Cut Loose...Footloose!

Hallelujah, I have found my FOOTLOOSE DVD! It's been missing for about a year now, and I have been slightly depressed every time I go to watch the movie and I open the case.... and it's EMPTY! It makes me want to cry. But I figure there are others things to cry about. And I don't like to cry over spilled milk. Or lost dvd's.... Anywayyy, I really love this movie. But it wasn't until tonight... well, really, right now... that I realized how much vulgar language is in it. Oh well :D The movie is still fantastic.

I have only really liked Kevin Bacon in the movie Footloose. I don't like him in anything else. Did anyone else know he's married to Kyra Sedgewick?!?! When I found that out... Mind. Blown.

I started talking to CleverBot today. That conversation was the weirdest convo EVER. It started off with me asking the cleverbot if there was gold at the end of his rainbow. He says "Of course there is, what's at the end of your rainbow?" So I told him, "BACON!" and then it all went down hill. I wanna know how that whole clever bot thing works. It kidna confuses me.

DANNAAYYYY! she's up north with Austy, but when she gets back we're gonna keep tagging on the story. I really like the story. I live vicariously through Daine and she does things I would never dream of doing because I'm much more a scaredy cat. While it's saddening, it's good at the same time.

This entry was reallllly random... but Now I gotta finish Footloose! :D Night, good world!

XOXO
Me

Eons and Eons and Eons Ago

It has been such a LONG time since I posted anything on this blog. I've been so unbelievably busy. But I know, I know, that's no excuse. I'm sorry.

Let's see, what all has passed since my last post. School has started. I'm really liking my classes and feel that it's going to be a greatyear. I'm uber stoked for my Livestock Evaluation class. The class is taught by someone who is very knowledgable and the notebook he gave us definitely surpasses the one from my coach in high school. Which, anyone who judged at my old high school, knows what this means. The TA is hilarious and most of the people in the class seem nice. So we'll see, I guess. I'm also taking MicroEcon. This class is going to be the horrible death of me. The teacher isn't really motivating me to want to learn, but I have to pass the class, so I guess all the motivation is on me. BuuuuuuutThe website we submit our homework on is pretty awesome. So that part is fun and I enjoy attempting to submit my answers. A couple of weeks will go by. If I haven't posted anything at all after this post, you might as well prepare for my funeral, because I will have died of slow econ torture to my brain. Just so you guys are aware. I think the Micro Econ book will attack me in my sleep, much like the book of monsters in Harry Potter....

On a brighter side, I've been writing a story with my buddddy Danno. It's been awesome. I never really thought I would find someone who would enjoy writing stories about what we write about. It's been fun to come up with kick butt plots and see them unfold right before our eyes. Our characters definitely give me something to live vicariously through. While that might be bad for my personality, I find I rather enjoy it. :D Danno, I'm sure, thinks I'm bizarre and bonkers. But who doesn't?! I am a little crazy.

Things at work have been going swimmingly, and I'm somewhat satisfied with it. We have alot of new people coming in and starting, which is fun. More people to think I'm off my rocker. But what fun is it if you act normal all the time? We gotta have a little fun in our lives now and then. I've been writing interesting and strange facts on the menu board and accompanying them with hand drawn pictures of the animals in the facts. My artistic skills are severely lacking, but getting better and better with time. I have learned that I definitely can not draw a baby yak. Alas, I have failed my friends in the Himalayas..... I shall hang my head in shame.

So another random note. I was reading secrets on "sixbillionsecrets.com" (which I am addicted to, I might add) and I got to the last few secrets that had been posted, and I found one with my name on it. Now I know the possibility for that exact secret to be about me is like 1 in 23,477,238,746,723,648,793,487,687,346,234,932,874. A fact further proven by all the comments that were left under the secret that said something to the effect of "My name is Jess and this secret gave me a mini heart attack!" But it was saying "Jess, everyday I look at your Facebook page to see if you have a boyfriend. You never do. I've been working up the courage to change that." I'm not gonna lie. My heart did start racing a little bit, hoping and wishing that was from the guy I've been... for lack of a better word... crushing on. While it is like 99% not possible that it's him, I like to tell myself that it is. Makes it easier to talk to him, I suppose. It's been crazy that's for sure.

Ok, well, I can't think of anything else at the moment. I also have to get to bed cuz I have school tomorrow!!!

XOXO
Me

Deeeer Dreamz

So this letter is supposed to be about my dreams, eh? My dreams are as vast and numerous as the hairs on my gelding, Ringo. I have so many dreams and things I want to accomplish before I kick the bucket. I would love to travel parts of the world and ride a horse on the beach. Visit historical houses and forts and places in the United States and gain a better understanding to our rich history. I want to meet influential people and get their take on life and success. I want to have a family and be an important part of someone's life.

I know in my head and heart that some of these dreams are accessible and can be easily accomplished should I put myself into it. The others, may be a bit of a stretch, but if I work hard enough and really really want it, then there is no reason they too, shouldn't be true. There are things I need to learn and experience before I get to some of these dreams, but I know that those experiences will make me a better, more rounded person. Besides, who doesn't want awesome stories to tell their grandchildren? I know I certainly do.

These dreams and aspirations are what keep me kicking and striving to do my best. If I excell in the present, what's to say I won't excell in the future? I have the drive and ambition to make what I want happen, happen. Nothing is going to hold me back for long.

Don't go anywhere, dreams and aspirations. You don't want to miss out.

XOXO
Me

Dearingest Darlingest Momma and Popsicles

There's been some confusion here at Shiz. But of course I'll care for Nessa. But of course I'll rise above it. No, not the wonderful musical Wicked. :D

I was wondering what these past 20 years have been like, raising me and watching me "grow" up. But then I figured that the story that would encompass my life thus far, would be much too long and probably somewhat not entertaining. At least not for me. Only kidding. When you bring up stories from the past, they are usually hilariously funny, "that was so not me" moments where Jordan or I try to deny the inevitable. I still can not remember for the life of me saying "It's the cows!" in the car when not wanting to own up to what I did.

I know these past 20 years have not been easy. I am not a poster child and probably never will be. But I did try to make it easier than most. I had a great up bringing and wouldn't be who I am today with out you guys. The countless times you took me to school or picked me up from band practice to the millions of horse shows we attended. Dad- I know the horses aren't you're favorite things in the world, but having you there pretty much every step of the way was great. I have some pretty awesome pictures taken and I could always count on you for a non competitive view on the competition. Mom- Thanks for slaving away in the hot sun with me and driving me everywhere for shows. Even being bucked off by Ringo at a show, once he did that with you, he never did it again. I am very gracious of the time and energy you spent for that.

There are some things I've taken from you guys. Dad- The love of music like Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, and Earth Wind and Fire. To collecting mustangs and other awesome muscle cars and every time I see a Police Cruisers, I wonder if you have it in your collection. I also have "inherited" your love of photography. Trying to take pictures of beautiful things and capturing the sight. I will always love your sense of humor, whether mom thinks it's appropriate or not. :) She has her moments though.

Mom-You have rubbed off on me in more ways than you know. First of all, no one's (and I repeat) no one's meatloaf is as good as yours is. I miss it and wish you could send it in a box. Also, I have found myself watching shows like CSI and NCIS more and more, wondering if you've seen that episode. And, not so suprisingly to you, I have found myself missing the pool at home. Having to drive to one here just isn't as fun.

Thank you for putting up with me countless times and being as strict and "mean" as you were. I believe I have grown up with morals and views of what are wrong and right, and manners that many of today's youth are lacking. I got those from you guys and how you felt the need to pass them on. College has been different, but I have enjoyed getting a chance to see what the real world is like. I love you!

XOXO
Jess

To Whom It May Concern:

So I'm not really sure if you know who you are... But you are the guy who has caught me eye. Both eyes I suppose, and my mind, and my attention, and it is a bugger. You are one awesome person and today, I was going to tell you, that, well I like you. BUT you weren't at work and therefore, I was spared the BIGGEST heart attack of my life! So I can thank you for kind of saving my life.

I still plan on telling you. When and how have not been figured out yet. You have caused me to overthink every little interaction and thing that has been said and it's a pain in the butt. But I know you're worth it. I just have to work up the nerve to let you know and put the ball in your court.

I once read a book, and one of the characters was "in a twist" about another character, and I had no clue what that meant. Then you walked through those kitchen doors last year in October, and I have understood completely what that author meant. I find myself wanting to talk to you in the plant, but my brain shuts down around you and I find myself either acting like an idiot or some "snob" and I know both are not qualities most guys like in a girl. But I never know what to say and feel that saying nothing at all is a better alternative than rambling on about the temperature of the reel oven. Which is something I'd do. I usually find myself walking out of the plant and shaking my head, asking myself what that was and why I couldn't talk to you. Our conversations have grown longer since the first time and I find myself looking forward to seeing you in the morning, liking the somewhat exhuberant "Hellos" or "Hey there!"s that you always say when you see me.

I'm just going to have to get over this whole "hot guy broken mind" thing if I want to talk to you and see what's going to happen. We'll see what it's like when I come back to work! I suppose that's all!

Adios,
Me

Dear Bestie Ever,

Ok, so I've been fortunate enough to have several people I would call my "best friends". While naming them wouldn't be the best decision ever, I will thank each of them personally.

K- I've known you since elementary school, I never really got to know you until we moved to middle school and were in the same classes and teacher groups. It all started right then and there and I never knew what a BIG deal you were going to be in my life. We stuck together like glue and paper and really never left each other until I moved and switched high schools. Now while I did that, we never grew apart and every time we hung out, it was like I had never left. I think about you all the time and I wonder to myself everytime I see something that had to do with us, "When she sees this, does she think of me too?" and I tell myself, I'll remember this story to tell her. Even though usually, I never do. I'm so glad I take the time to hang with you when I come down to Arizona, now we just have to get you up here to Nebraskii :D I love you sooooo much!

K- The other K... Who knew when I first sat down in her English class,that I would become such great friends... no, scratch that, ASAINS with the girl who was her T.A.? I'm pretty sure I had an idea when I saw you reading that Sarah Dessen book. I knew then it was destined.We spent sooo much time together my three years at AAEC, that I looked back to before I came and I wondered where you had been. Being able to be our rediculous selves and chill...sometimes melt, in your truck in the parking lot, while talking about Babblefish or Gerard Butler or some song on the JohnJay and Rich show, to eating ice cream at your house and having your dad ask me, if I brush my teeth. It was such a refreshing change from everything that I was used to and I grew to love it. I still miss those days we did nothing but write our story, which we still need to finish, and watch a movie. I love youuu!

D-I veiw you as the closest thing to a sister I have. We have so much in common and we can talk about ANYTHING! I ask you so many questions bout guys and ponies and art that I should be paying you! You are someone that I will talk to forever and ever! I want you to be in that wedding! I value your friendship more than you can ever know. I wouldn't be the person I am today with out your influence.

To everyone else I love, thank you so much for being a part of my life. You all played a part up to now and I thank you for it!

xoxo
Me :)