First I want to say THANK YOU to those who have commented on my blog or emailed me b/c I LOVE to know who's on here and I really do look at everyone else's blogs, I'm just bad at updating mine.
I have less than 2 weeks left until I return to Utah. It will be a very bittersweet move. I have enjoyed being at home b/c I have spent lots of time with my family in LV and also in Phoenix. I'm not sure why I didn't take more trips to Phx while in High School! I seem to be doing it all the time now. I guess LV was a lot more appealing then b/c weekends were actually something to look forward to. In high school we would spend so much time planning the weekends and now they tend to creep up on me. I don't really have anything to blog about, so I decided to write about a couple things I did this summer.
I moved down the end of April and knew it would be a quick stay. My dad's receptionist had just quit so I filled in at the office until they found someone new. I am so grateful the timing worked out on that one b/c I really enjoyed working there again. I sure love everyone there. The environment inside the office is so relaxing and enjoyable. Everyone cares about everyone else and it's just so comfortable. I woke up every morning between 5:30 and 6am and that really killed me. For anyone that knows me, they know that I am NOT a morning person! However, I had to do it....and I did. By 8 or 9 pm that night though I was so exhausted.
I went to Phoenix a couple times this summer. The first time I stayed with my cousin Jennie and hung out with my cousins and friends down there. I went to the temple with 13 of my family members and that was such a great experience. I don't think they really know how much I enjoyed that. I have such a great relationship with a lot of my aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. I firmly believe that I have the best family a girl could ask for. (I received my endowments on April 30th as a surprise for my mom, and for me as well. It was great. Overwhelming, but so great. I don't really feel comfortable writing about that in such a public place, so I won't.) I also went to a Diamondbacks game and had a blast! I wish Las Vegas had professional sports teams. This city would really be something to brag about if we could win a championship.
On Memorial Day I turned 25...and as my brother says, "you're a quarter century old." Gosh, Scotty-i sure love you. I had another friend tell me it was time for me to face my quarter life crisis. Awesome. Not sure how I'll do that yet--any suggestions? I do want to go to Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, all over Europe...) Anyways, my Dad was dying to go camping that weekend but it was snowing where he wanted to go. Too bad. I actually got really excited to go camping the night before we went. I had to work hard to change my attitude b/c I REALLY did not want to do that on my bday. Weird, b/c I love to camp. We ended up going to Phx but brought the quads down and pulled over in the desert on the way down, and again on the way back to LV to ride. That was way fun. Riding quads in the desert after a snowstorm through cacti and cows and old trails was definitely a highlight of the summer. i hate to say it, but my dad does have some great ideas. (read Nicole's blog for more about the trip--esp the part when Scott rode into a barbed wire fence. Her URL is: trentandnicole.blogspot.com)
We all wanted to go to my cousin, Jaydie Lynn's, Block Party. It was a HUGE success! I didn't hear a final # but it was estimated they earned about $40,000 for her charity. (for more info about Jaydie Lynn visit her website: jaydielynnking.com -- she's our little guardian angel).
This coming week I am going back to Phoenix for a couple days then to Nauvoo with my Mama to visit her parents who are out there serving a mission. After that, it's off to Utah again!
After re-reading this blog I apologize for how long and probably boring it is, but I also want to say that I do have friends, but apparently I just enjoyed being around my family a lot more. haha.
(I am not going to say anything about the NBA b/c I have been rather disappointed lately. Now I'm waiting for my D'backs to pick themselves up!)
I love you all!
I'll post pics on another blog b/c I don't have any on the computer I'm on right now.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Things I Love
Sometimes I feel like blogging gets boring and nobody really cares what others are writing, however, it's also nice to "share" your thoughts. I kind of think of this as a journal in a way. I'm going to write about some of the things I love.
1. My family - they are always there for me.
I love knowing that whatever I do or wherever I go, they are right there at my side. Loyalty and love is very strong w/in our little family.
2. Vacations - the memories we create on vacations are truly priceless. I don't think I have ever been on a bad vacation. It's all about who you're with.
3. Sports. My family (and some friends) are very involved in sports. We LOVE to watch and sometimes participate in sports. Some of us love basketball, some baseball, some football, some tennis, and some all of the above. We try to plan vacations to spots where our favorite team will be so we 'just happen to be in the same city' and can see a game.
4. Food! Anyone who knows me or my family knows that food is a very vital part of our existence. That may sound sad, but it's true. We try to eat healthy, we really do. However, sometimes there's just so many wonderful options it's hard to choose. I LOVE to cook and have learned a lot from my grandparents and parents. Cooking meals at home or on vacations has created a special bond for all of us.
5. GirlFriends. I have some great friends! They love to laugh at me, help me, allow me to lean on them, and create more memories, and for that, I thank you all.
(I had to add a couple friends pics to make sure to get most of them in)
6. Relationships. Yes, even I, Stephanie King, enjoy relationships. I watch and admire the relationships of those around me. My parents are HUGE examples to me as well as my grandparents. I hope to one day have a relationship as strong as those they have created. I love the respect, love, admiration, loyalty, and communication they all have with each other.
First: my Mommy and Daddy
Second: My Dad's parents
Third: My Mom's parents
1. My family - they are always there for me.
I love knowing that whatever I do or wherever I go, they are right there at my side. Loyalty and love is very strong w/in our little family.
2. Vacations - the memories we create on vacations are truly priceless. I don't think I have ever been on a bad vacation. It's all about who you're with.
3. Sports. My family (and some friends) are very involved in sports. We LOVE to watch and sometimes participate in sports. Some of us love basketball, some baseball, some football, some tennis, and some all of the above. We try to plan vacations to spots where our favorite team will be so we 'just happen to be in the same city' and can see a game.
4. Food! Anyone who knows me or my family knows that food is a very vital part of our existence. That may sound sad, but it's true. We try to eat healthy, we really do. However, sometimes there's just so many wonderful options it's hard to choose. I LOVE to cook and have learned a lot from my grandparents and parents. Cooking meals at home or on vacations has created a special bond for all of us.
5. GirlFriends. I have some great friends! They love to laugh at me, help me, allow me to lean on them, and create more memories, and for that, I thank you all.
(I had to add a couple friends pics to make sure to get most of them in)
6. Relationships. Yes, even I, Stephanie King, enjoy relationships. I watch and admire the relationships of those around me. My parents are HUGE examples to me as well as my grandparents. I hope to one day have a relationship as strong as those they have created. I love the respect, love, admiration, loyalty, and communication they all have with each other.
First: my Mommy and Daddy
Second: My Dad's parents
Third: My Mom's parents
Friday, March 21, 2008
Tagged by Nicole
A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog
10 years ago:
I was in middle school and hanging out with my friends and playing softball. I remember thinking I had a lot of choices to make for classes, who to hang out with, where to go, and trying to get out of piano lessons. I still have similar choices--they've just been escalated a little bit. (I wish I was musically talented all the time!)
5 things on my to-do list today:
1. Finish my homework!
2. Find a really good recipe for this coming week
3. Write in my journal
4. Count my many blessings...and be grateful for memories like the one created in the photo below. (I think I'm 3 in this photo with Nicole and Scott)
5. Go to the gym
5 Snacks I enjoy:……
1. I will always enjoy ice cream
2. Popcorn (i believe movies are ALWAYS better with popcorn)
3. Wheat Thins or Triscuits
4. Chips n Salsa
5. Hummus from Citris Grill
What would do if I were suddenly made a billionaire:
I was talking to Lindsey the other day and we decided that we would be really nice with our money if we were super rich. I told her that I would take my family on a fabulous trip around the world. And I would take my friends on a cruise. I would also try to purchase a sports team. I think that would be so grand! I would attend the NBA Finals, the Superbowl, World Series, etc...I would also donate a lot of money to my favorite charities.
5 Places I have lived…
1. Born in Provo, Ut (lived here for the first 3 months of my life)
2. Scottsdale, AZ
3. Las Vegas, NV
4. back to Provo
5. maybe the east coast one day...
Jobs that I have had...
In Las Vegas, I worked for my Dad at Pete King Corp for a couple years in high school and 1 summer out of high school. This past summer I had a great job at Crest Ridge and will always miss working there and the memories created. In Provo I worked at Pizza Factory, a financial office (KS Financial-made some great friends there too, and some not so great memories), and a rental office.
5 things people don't know about me:
1. I am not as tough as I appear to be
2. I have a very vivid imagination and picture whatever I am talking about or reading about in my head all the time.
3. I am scared of feeling vulnerable
4. I love to be outside and watch the sunrise or set, or the flowers move in the wind, or go for walks, or listen to the "outside noises"
5. I find reasons to love my family and friends more and more everyday and constantly worry about them.
I hope this is semi-interesting. I'm not going to tag anyone specific b/c I would like anyone who feels they need something to post about to answer the questions...ready...set...GO!
B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog
10 years ago:
I was in middle school and hanging out with my friends and playing softball. I remember thinking I had a lot of choices to make for classes, who to hang out with, where to go, and trying to get out of piano lessons. I still have similar choices--they've just been escalated a little bit. (I wish I was musically talented all the time!)
5 things on my to-do list today:
1. Finish my homework!
2. Find a really good recipe for this coming week
3. Write in my journal
4. Count my many blessings...and be grateful for memories like the one created in the photo below. (I think I'm 3 in this photo with Nicole and Scott)
5. Go to the gym
5 Snacks I enjoy:……
1. I will always enjoy ice cream
2. Popcorn (i believe movies are ALWAYS better with popcorn)
3. Wheat Thins or Triscuits
4. Chips n Salsa
5. Hummus from Citris Grill
What would do if I were suddenly made a billionaire:
I was talking to Lindsey the other day and we decided that we would be really nice with our money if we were super rich. I told her that I would take my family on a fabulous trip around the world. And I would take my friends on a cruise. I would also try to purchase a sports team. I think that would be so grand! I would attend the NBA Finals, the Superbowl, World Series, etc...I would also donate a lot of money to my favorite charities.
5 Places I have lived…
1. Born in Provo, Ut (lived here for the first 3 months of my life)
2. Scottsdale, AZ
3. Las Vegas, NV
4. back to Provo
5. maybe the east coast one day...
Jobs that I have had...
In Las Vegas, I worked for my Dad at Pete King Corp for a couple years in high school and 1 summer out of high school. This past summer I had a great job at Crest Ridge and will always miss working there and the memories created. In Provo I worked at Pizza Factory, a financial office (KS Financial-made some great friends there too, and some not so great memories), and a rental office.
5 things people don't know about me:
1. I am not as tough as I appear to be
2. I have a very vivid imagination and picture whatever I am talking about or reading about in my head all the time.
3. I am scared of feeling vulnerable
4. I love to be outside and watch the sunrise or set, or the flowers move in the wind, or go for walks, or listen to the "outside noises"
5. I find reasons to love my family and friends more and more everyday and constantly worry about them.
I hope this is semi-interesting. I'm not going to tag anyone specific b/c I would like anyone who feels they need something to post about to answer the questions...ready...set...GO!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Rundown
I have lived a good life. Promise. I have a great family, some pretty good friends, and lots of blessings. Maybe later I'll tell you about growing up and the things that have happened to bring me to where I'm at right now. However, I dont have time for that right now, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the post you do get to read.
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to fly out to Washington, DC and visit a good friend and tour! It was great! I have always wanted to go back East and see the sites. It was a pretty quick trip and I wore myself out. I'm dying to go back again and spend a couple of weeks going behind the scenes and checking out all the stuff that I missed. The pictures are from Arlington, Mt. Vernon (with my friend Austin-and Martha and George Washington), and at the Holocaust Museum.
Last weekend I went to Phoenix for the Suns vs Spurs game (pic above was taken during half time-yes, Shawn Marion is my favorite player-therefore, I HAD to compare my hand size! Shawn wins...) and stayed until Sunday night. The basketball game was on Thursday and we saw a couple of celebrity figures at the game. Friday we spent hanging out with some family. On Saturday, Courtney and I volunteered at the FBR Open with Team Jaydie. Later that night I went to the Super Bowl Saturday Night outdoor concert at Tempe Town Lake Park. And of course, Sunday was the SUPER BOWL!! All hail the NY Giants! I'm so proud of Eli!
The following pictures are from the concert: Counting Crows with the NY Giants helmet in the background (The Pats helmet was on the other side, but I didn't want that one...) and the other picture is from the fireworks behind the stage. It was pretty great! AND I WAS OUTSIDE!! I haven't been able to stand outside for an extended amount of time without freezing in MONTHS! The weather in Phoenix was amazing.
And now I am back in Utah. January flew by and I'm hoping February will do the same...and March...and April. Next we have May and warm weather! I'm a desert rat at heart. Well, I hope you enjoyed hearing a brief rundown of my life in 2008. I'll do my best to keep this updated!
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to fly out to Washington, DC and visit a good friend and tour! It was great! I have always wanted to go back East and see the sites. It was a pretty quick trip and I wore myself out. I'm dying to go back again and spend a couple of weeks going behind the scenes and checking out all the stuff that I missed. The pictures are from Arlington, Mt. Vernon (with my friend Austin-and Martha and George Washington), and at the Holocaust Museum.
Last weekend I went to Phoenix for the Suns vs Spurs game (pic above was taken during half time-yes, Shawn Marion is my favorite player-therefore, I HAD to compare my hand size! Shawn wins...) and stayed until Sunday night. The basketball game was on Thursday and we saw a couple of celebrity figures at the game. Friday we spent hanging out with some family. On Saturday, Courtney and I volunteered at the FBR Open with Team Jaydie. Later that night I went to the Super Bowl Saturday Night outdoor concert at Tempe Town Lake Park. And of course, Sunday was the SUPER BOWL!! All hail the NY Giants! I'm so proud of Eli!
The following pictures are from the concert: Counting Crows with the NY Giants helmet in the background (The Pats helmet was on the other side, but I didn't want that one...) and the other picture is from the fireworks behind the stage. It was pretty great! AND I WAS OUTSIDE!! I haven't been able to stand outside for an extended amount of time without freezing in MONTHS! The weather in Phoenix was amazing.
And now I am back in Utah. January flew by and I'm hoping February will do the same...and March...and April. Next we have May and warm weather! I'm a desert rat at heart. Well, I hope you enjoyed hearing a brief rundown of my life in 2008. I'll do my best to keep this updated!
In Memory of the Matrix
A few pictures I had on my computer of Shawn--alone and with teammates--and pictures of me wearing my Shawn Marion jersey (because he's my favorite) at the last game I went to (Suns vs Spurs in Phoenix)
Moment of Silence
This is the start of a new era. An era without Shawn Marion 'defying gravity' and leaving spectators and fans all across the globe in awe of his offensive, and defensive, skills. I realize he was traded along with Marcus Banks, but let's be honest, Banks was part of the deal only because of his contract. He was being paid more than upper management felt he was worth and therefore, he had to go. Goodbye Marcus. It was fun while it lasted. You had a good game or two in the 1.5 seasons you spent with the Suns. Hopefully, you can continue to improve your skills elsewhere and be the all star caliber player we would like to see. Now, back to Shawn. I understand where Steve Kerr was going with this. I know he wanted to make our team stronger, and bigger. Mission accomplished. IF, and only IF, Shaq can stay healthy and allow the system to run (and gun) the way we like. Shaq was once a very dominant player and could scare the other teams. Hopefully, we can get a few games out of him worth watching. I really don't want to watch the games with a feeling of hopeless loss because Shawn is no longer with us. He has been on the team for I think 8 years now. You can't replace a player like Shawn. He is an all around defensive and offensive juggernaut. Shaq is facing a career low season all across the stat sheet. Jalen Rose comforted me for a little bit when he said on ESPN that Coach D'Antoni's system and practices are a lot better on the body compared to Pat Riley. He believes that Shaq can recover from injuries, and stay away from other injuries, in the D'Antoni system versus the Riley system. Gosh, I hope he's right! I have also heard the interview where Nash and Stoudemire, and a few of the other teammates say they are pleased with the trade and feel that Shaq could be an added asset to the team--are you kidding me?! That's all for the PR, right? I do appreciate Amare saying that he and Shawn are good friends and always will be. That was sweet. I guess that's all I can really say about this right now. There will be more. But for now...a moment of silence, please!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
This is a test. This is only a test. I'm wondering if anyone will notice that I have a new post. :)
I do remember that I have a blog...I'm just not very good at this whole thing. I'll work on it though. As soon as Cort comes back to the Valley of Happy from the blessed desert then I can learn a few things from her. Until than ~ ciao!
I do remember that I have a blog...I'm just not very good at this whole thing. I'll work on it though. As soon as Cort comes back to the Valley of Happy from the blessed desert then I can learn a few things from her. Until than ~ ciao!
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