High School memories

High School Stories
from LOVIN' LIFE by Sadie Love
I am not tagging anyone but just answering for my own entertainment.

1. Did you date someone from your high school: Yes
2. What kind of car did you drive? : My mom & dad let me drive the blue Ford Bronco but not to school very often (ever?).
3. What is your most embarrassing moment in high school?: Being totally crazy about Jim & wanting to go to homecoming with him but getting asked by Kenny before I had asked Jim. I asked Jim & he said, "Didn't Kenny ask you?" I went with Kenny but was miserable seeing the guy that I really liked dancing with another girl.
4. Were you a party animal?: No. Never a drop.
5. Were you considered a flirt?: I don't think so. I always had a boyfriend though, unfortunately.
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?: No
7. Were you a nerd?: Definitely. I kept tabs on the drop-out numbers to see if I could graduate in the top 10%. Missed it.
8. Were you on any varsity teams?: No. I ran track & worked on the yearbook & the literary magazine.
9. Did you get suspended/expelled? : Not even close.
10. Can you still sing the fight song? : 23 years later? No. The last phrase was "rolling hills".
11. Who were your favorite teachers?: I have lots - Mr. Maxwell and Mrs. Clark come to mind. I loved my seminary teachers most - Sister Fronk & Brother Allison.
12. Where did you sit during lunch?: McDonald & Grinders.
13. School Mascot?: Husky. My best friend was the mascot.
14. Did you go to homecoming and with who?: Yes. See embarassing moment above.
15. If you could go back and do it again, would you?: I echo Sadie in saying, "You could NOT pay me all the money in the world to go back to (high) school."
16. What do you remember most about graduation?: I broke up with my steady boyfriend on the day of graduation. I missed all of the fun of the day & wasted the whole night crying over a dumb guy.
17. Where did you go senior skip day?: I probably just hung out with We-o, Penni & Beth but I don't really remember.
18. Have you gained weight since then?: Yes. Are there many who haven't?
19. Who was your prom date?: Erick Scheen - tried attacking me on the porch. Scott Boatright. Regie?
20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?: My class doesn't really plan ahead for reunions. I did go to my 10-year & loved seeing everyone. My 20-year didnt' get announced or advertised. I would have loved to go see everyone older & wiser & less clickier.
21. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself?: High school isn't the end-all-be-all of your life. Don't have a steady boyfriend - enjoy the whole high school experience.

I feel really ancient doing this...

Latest scrapbook layouts

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I have been taking a digital scrapbooking class at Get It Scrapped. It has been fun to learn a new skill & it is definitely more convenient to choose papers & pictures right on my own computer. It's also a lot easier to post LOs than taking pictures. I think that I like the tactile aspect of paper scrapbooking though - leafing through papers, holding glossy photos, & touching the finished product. Maybe I'll compromise & do both.

12 on the 12th (maybe 16)

 
I understand that it is only 7:22 but it has already been a busy day. Last night I met with my friend Liz at the Marble Slab to plan on taking pictures today for the 12th.

This morning I was awake early to make sure Christopher & Scott got out the door to early morning seminary & work. The rain came pouring down just as N* came over for a ride to school & Ryan took out the trash. While I was taking out the trash, I snapped a picture of our abandoned bird's nest... it is in the rose bush that climbed over our front porch railing this year. I took the kids to school & went to the gym - where my checking account had been over-drafted because of my lost debit card (grrr). I went back home to meet with the tile guy & then rushed back to the gym to personal train with Jenn & Cherie (no picture, dang!)... it was hard! Snuck in some computer time & then met with Scott at Lieu's for a quick lunch before getting my hair highlighted & trimmed. I met Liz back at school to pick up Chris, stopped by the furniture store without a sign to look for a vanity, and made it home in time to pick up Ryan & Jared. I napped on the couch while watching news on Hurricane Ike & 20 Home Improvements on HGTV. We ate grilled chicken, rice, & Asian vegetables for dinner. Later on we will go to the YSA "dance" that is really an activity. So 12 on the 12th will probably end on the 13th, just as it began on the 11th.

I just can't figure out why I am tired all the time.

Shoe woes

 

Let me start off by saying that I have a really, really hard time finding shoes. In fact, the shoe manager at the local Sports Authority knows me well. We're even Facebook friends! When I got an email about a shoe sale at www.6pm.com on Privos & Borns - two brands that are usually prohibitively expensive, I had to surf on over to check it out. Let's just say that I bought out the whole stinkin' store. So what's the problem? Four out of five pairs fit and they are all really, really comfortable.

Happy Anniversary! 1988-2008

Scott & I have been married for over twenty years now. It does make me feel a little old - but I'm happy to have known Scott for over half of my life. He is truly the greatest guy I have ever met - strong testimony, loving, dedicated, hard-working, great dad, good person, & fun to be with.

We went to Jackson Hole, Wyoming during the Yellowstone fires in 1988. I would love to be able to share a lot of pictures but I opened the camera & exposed the film & ruined our honeymoon pictures in the middle of the trip. (I can still remember the exact spot!!!) We went to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on a little mini-second honeymoon (and I took enough pictures to make up for the first time). We stayed at The Inn at Christmas Place in a very swanky room - complete with fireplace, jacuzzi, & private balcony/porch overlooking the garden. We ate a great steak dinner, played miniature golf, & hiked to the top of the highest peak in Tennessee - Clingman's Dome. We will still take a cruise in a few months, but it was lovely to be together and away for a little over 24 hours. Very refreshing.

Anderson Midnight Flight run

Scott's birthday was Friday & we celebrated by doing a fun run with some friends. Scott's friend Ken & his wife Mimi came down to run the race & support Scott. I ran the race as Chris (hurt ankle) & Bryce, Jacob, & Lisa ran as well. The goody bags were awesome, yummy snacks, & good race helpers at the end who realized that you wanted to have your timing chip cut off of your shoe even if you couldn't remember the word "scissors". I improved my 5K-time from the last run by 4-1/2 minutes!!! I even took a detour along the race route to run through the sprinklers (seriously). Scott & Ken ran 47:51. This was Scott's first race & he did great! The marathon is less than two months away and he is diligently training 3-4 mornings per week. I am glad he can do it - I have no desire whatsoever. We loved doing the race with Lisa & Jacob & Bryce, too. The YSA make us feel younger all the time.




The next afternoon we went to the Atlanta LDS temple with a bunch of YSA. I was able to gather some names from the new Family Search web-site & submit them for vicarious ordinance work. I was able to be baptized in behalf of my 3rd great-grandmother and a few aunts. I believe that the work that we do in the temple allows the ordinances of salvation to be available to those who died without the opportunity. The temple is beautiful, sacred, & reverent. I always come away feeling renewed.

Miniature Golfing & the Rankins farewell

 
For Labor Day we did not labor at all - Scott & the boys played flag football with the greatest turn-out ever. Then we went to Red Robin for burgers & fries (in anticipation of the upcoming diet) and then miniature golfing at Frankie's Fun Park. We didn't keep score & miniature golf was much more enjoyable (for the usual losers of the family).


 

Greg & Joyce are a GREAT family who lived in our ward for many years. Bro. Rankin just got a new job in Virginia & so they are moving away. :( We are sad for many reasons - we love them; we love their kids; Brother Rankin has the best laugh ever!; Christopher has learned a lot from Bro. Rankin in his priesthood classes. We went to Wasabi with a bunch of ward members as a farewell dinner. It might sound trite but - the food was great but the company was better. Joyce was recently diagnosed with breast cancer so we are sending lots of prayers & good wishes their direction. They are really some of the best people we have ever known.

I am planning on doing the breast cancer walk/run in October - anyone else want to join me? I am not the fastest mover on the block but it is a really fun & moving event.