Grant and I our first day on the beach! 

Brain snapshots

Here are some more pictures of the summer. Just got back from math class and it was long. Not to mention that my eyes are burning from when I got high levels of chorine in them. Little bit and a chemical accident, it's ok, I'm better now. I am thinking about getting packed for my trip on Saturday, got a lotta stuff to get ready. And it's so damn hot in this state. It's horrible on the guard stand, blazing heat, I mean you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.

I am really excited to leave, I really need a break from everything, I am sick of work and lessons and class and swimming. Just a week on the beach, relaxing, soaking up rays and enjoying my time off. When I get back I am in full swing with everything again for a few weeks and then back to school. Which I have mixed feelings on, but I am mostly so excited.

Now all I need is a man. The true man of all men. Just kidding, I am a woman who can hold her own, I don't need anyone else!!
I was just talking to my friend about stuff and I said I think the reason heartbreak hurts so much is because you let yourself trust that person, you lay your feelings on the line, and you give them everything you have. And when it's all said and done it HURTS BITCHES! I wouldn't really know actually. Not so much. But I am the foutian of knowledge, since I know all. ALL I SAY. Well I am tired and pretty grumpy, although there have been times where I have been more grumpy in the past. I am going to go do something productive. Peace out.

Kristin, me and Ryan watching fireworks before the fourth. It was a good show and a fun night. 

Me and Ashley on the Fourth of July. We drove around following every firework we saw that night. 

Me, Ash and Jenn at Jenn's when we roasted marshmellows and soaked it up in the hot tub 

Me, Lauren, Lyle at our night of golf and sonic 

ICEBLOCKING (or ice boxing, right KC?) Here is Kristin and I getting ready to go down the hill again.  

Jessica and I iceblocking 

The night of golf! Nice stance, Lauren and good form Alex! 

Ashley, Elise and I  

Here is yet another one from our crazy night at Elise's 

Scattered thoughts

Hello. I am not tired at all...weird, I know, usually I am so sleepy. But right now I am wired for multiple reasons...
First of all I would like write about my glorious night. So Lauren, Ashley, Elise and I went to the Gavin DeGraw concert, and it was so good. We all had a really good time singing along, dancing, and of course talking a million pictures. It was perfect weather for an outside concert, I love the lending pavillion. He was good live, which is always refreshing to have a good live artist, no disappointments tonight!

I should be doing my math homework, considering how extremely focused I am right now. Wow, some drugs are a Godsend, I swear. Nothing bad though, I promise.
Anyway, to get back on the subject of this wonderful Sunday, I will go back to the morning...
So I woke up, taught a lesson, and went to my grandma's for the rest of the day. My aunt and uncle just drove in from Canada, and are now staying here for good. So it was nice to see them and the rest of the family. We just did the usual, eat, swim and hang out. Which is why I love going over there, it has always been very relaxing. It's a nice break from reality.
Ha, except when my mom got attacked by a swarm of wasps. It's probably a good idea to keep your face away from their nest. And it didn't help that my brother kept bothering them. Everyone is ok though, just incase there were any concerns.

This week is going to suck. I can just say that right now. I work and teach lessons everyday and then there's math and swimming. Boo. I had such a good time tonight that I want every night to be like this. At least I am leaving on Saturday, it's perfect timing, just what I need. Except I did hear that there's been shark attacks in North Carolina... I better keep my eyes peeled. That won't stop me from going out in the ocean! HAHA suckers, can't touch this.
Except when I get bit and my arm gets eaten. I would be very unhappy without my arm. I have been having a lot of dreams about sea creatures. Maybe it's a sign or warning. Hummm....

Anyways, I would like to say a few more things before my attention span goes back it's normal 30 seconds.
First off it was my half birthday yesterday, so now I am a big BIG girl at the stunning age of 19 and 1/2! It was also Andy's b-day, so we went to laser tag with his friend Lynn, and I totally tore it up! Just kidding, I lost. Just like always. O well, I had a good time. Before that I met Chris at Starbucks, which was good. And there was a bird in the store. Which I thought was extremely entertaining. So they just opened the door and it hopped right on outside. It was very cute, perhaps the cutest thing I ever did see. But probably not.
The night before that I went to Ashley's and roasted marshmellows with the girls in her backyard. It was a tasty night. I'm sure I will have picts in the near future.
Other things in Jessica's head:
1. Lauren's b-day is Tues...
2. I do not know why I would schedule myself for 6-7 am lap swim.
3. I need to use my new 24 hour membership more.
4. My parents are annoying me. A lot.
5. I am a shit head.
6. Math quiz Tues.
7. I miss Jen and Katie.
8. My heals are on fire right now.
9. I am cold in my heat box of a house. Finally it is starting to cool down in here.
7. I want to go hiking.
8. I am hungry.
9. I am excited for the pool party at my grandma's!
10. I love my friends!

Well since I sound way too happy right now, I think I am going to go. I don't really have that much more going on. I feel like giving someone a hug. Perferably a strong, sturdy, handsome gentleman... But if there aren't any willing to give me a hug, then most anyone will do.
O! And I want to go to Elitches. And waterworld. Before the end of the summer. Wow, could I type in anymore little pharases? Nice two word sentences.

Ok, before I go I would like to ask myself (and whoever reads this) and few questions:

1. What is the most effective way to eat an Oreo?
2. Is running up and down a flight of 12 stairs three times considered a form of exercise?
3. If I can't spell, can I still teach highschool English?
4. What is more attractive (in either gender): skinny, muscular, larger, or normal? (Yes I realize that is probably the dumbest question ever)
5. Is it possible to go your whole life without ever having any true love?
6. Are red vines really good for you?
7. Can you really get tumors from using your cell phone too much?

Ok, that's all for now. Feel free to answer or ask any other questions you might have in the comments section. I would really like to see some answers, it would help me on this path of life I lead. Thanks for your time. I am going to try to sleep now, although I am still not really tired. Maybe I could try reading...haven't done that in a while, I'll give it a whirl.

Raging bull theory

Once again I am extremely tired, but I deem it necessary as a devoted blogger to write about my undeniably exciting life...

Well, worked again today and instead of doing math homework or teaching a lesson I came home and talked on the phone. Then there was class in which I was extremely antsy as I blew bubbles with my gum, messed around with my water bottle, repeatedly put my sunglasses on and off and doodled thoughts and pictures all over my notes. Obviously I wasn't bored at all. Not one bit. It still boggles my mind how someone can teach math for three hours straight. And it boggles my mind even more that people can sit there and listen that long. I make it usually an hour and a half and after that I might as well not even be there. My teacher kept talking about the raging bull theroy of algebra, as in the answers aren't as hard as one might think so they zoom right by it. I think it would be better if the theory had something to do with algebra making me a raging bull by the end, especially when he drowns on about functions. And now that phrase is stuck in my head. Raging bull. Ha, I'll show you a raging bull.

On another note, I am really sore from lifting this morning. It's so sad because I did really easy stuff but it's been so long since I've lifted anything but either the watering can, a trash bag or my math book, that I'm hurting. It probably didn't help that I was throwing little kids around in the pool today either.

That's another thing I have realized this summer is that I am starting to love kids. I was dreading having to be around them all summer, but now it's almost as if I want to, I surround myself with them. I love making them laugh, and the things they say crack me up. All the kids in my lesson today agreed that I was the best teacher they had ever had. I was very flattered to recieve such a grand compliment from such wonderful members of society. But really, it's nice. They aren't dramatic, and I'm getting pretty good with the threats these days that they usually think twice before whining.

I was going to write about my weekend, but it sorta makes me sick to think about how much I ate and even more sick to think about how much I drank... So we'll go into that when we make a list later of other things I learned this summer.
Here is a quote that was discussed between friends that may give a little insight to the weekend (their intials will be used for their own protection)
AG: How was the rest of you night?
JD: Well I puked and made out with a Mexican named Sanchez
O man. And the army fatigues was a huge hit. I'm glad everyone was so entertained.
Anyway, It was a really good weekend, despite how it looks. I'm not complaining at all, I mean what more could you ask for, I had food, friends, and a good time all together.

Ok, well I am turning in a role of film, so I will have some more picts soon. I cannot beleive I only have one more week until North Carolina. I can't wait to get out of here and just take a week to relax and have nothing to worry about except my tan and which wave I'm going to catch next. I remember when I got to 50 weeks and lost count. And now it's one. Time sure flies.
Ok, time for bed, goodnight.

Slumberland

Well here are the wonderful new picts from last night. Ha, Kristin left me a comment on my last entry that pretty much described what we learned from that night, but I'll be back later to add more detail. Or maybe not, I don't really know if more detail is necessary. Tonight I was going to sleep at the pool since we had the guard party, but I am WAY too tired to sleep on a lawn chair. I will write more later, and I will have more picts from summer events in the near future. Now I am going to bed... ahhh, finally.

Look at all of those hotties! Especially the two in the back--on fire! 

Aww! I am loved! 

Getting the party started! 

Katie and I just getting in a little late night workout. Yeah don't mess with us. 

Jenn and Katie...and then there's me. Yeah, don't ask... 

Me, Jenn, Katie and Christie at Elise's 

Learn something new everyday

I feel like it's been a long time since I've written anything worth while, so even though it's almost one in the morning, I feel it is my duty to write about my oh so exciting life...

It's been one of those tiring and extremely busy weeks and although I wouldn't have changed one thing about it, I am so ready to lay low. Unfortunately that won't be happening for quite a while. I feel like there are nights where I don't really care if I go out or not, and nights where I do want to go out there is nothing going on. And lately I have just not cared one way or the other, and I find myslef somehow going out every night. It's been fun though, nothing like summer, I can say that much.

Well since I don't really feel like explaining everything that I have done, I am going to make a list of the things I have learned from going out or work... or anything I have done this past week:

1. Even though things don't always work out and you can't meet up with everyone at the Hooka bar sometimes sitting in front of your house talking with an old friend is just as good if not better. Everything happens for a reason.

2. Keep old friends and make new ones, because you never know when they're going to meet, and then everyone can go to a fireworks show together!

3. 7-11 does NOT have marshmellows. I can't even beleive it.

4. Drinking margarittas really fast while watching Fantasia is not as relaxing as it sounds.

5. Kids work best with bribes or threats... I find threats are usually an easier way to handle things.

6. Swimming in foggy pools that makes your skin turn blue is probably not a very good idea... I'm going to stear clear of that one for a while.

7. You don't have to answer every questions you are asked.

8. When your kids in lessons start screaming "OH the horror!" Then you know you might have pushed them a little to hard.

9. When your kids in lessons start calling you miss piggy then you know that something has to be wrong with you.

10. Bike riding always sounds fun, and looks fun...but when you get to the hills you wonder why you wanted to do it so badly.

11. One word: Batman *sigh*

12. Hitting golf balls on the driving range is much harder than it looks...but I still don't think golf is a sport.

13. Being DD is should be considered a form of toture...next to sitting in math class for three hours.

14. Roasting marshmellows and sitting in the hot tub, on the other hand should be considered a form of pure relaxation. Now all we have to do is get a movie going out there and we got it made.

15. Trash juice has to be one of the most unplesant and annoying things ever.

16. When going ice blocking pre cautions should be taken...maybe some padding for the butt.

17. Guard parties should not have to be discused by the board members.

18. Eating half a container of icing in one sitting is not the best idea...and it makes you very thirsty.

19. Hitting people while they are driving is not always the best idea, but if it needs to be done, then it needs to be done.

20. Kids need a good cry before they really understand you are boss.

21. I think talking on the cell phone does cause brain problems, so much that listening math class is just not an option.

22. Sometimes we gave it all we got, and even if it didn't work out, we can look back knowing that there was nothing else that could have been done.

Ok, I am so tired, so I am going to bed. Hope that list provided for valuable learning skills. I know I've sure learned a lot this summer!

USA

Happy Fourth of July! I have to say that this has to be one of my favorite holidays, you can't go wrong with bbqs, swimming fireworks and partying! Gotta love it.

I worked all morning until 3:30, but it was barely like work at all since we were in relays and I was the announcer for part of it. So time went by fast and the only real work I did was backwash and fill the cholrine cylinders right before I clocked out. Then I just swam around and now I have to get ready for tonight. I don't really know what's going on--I just heard there were a few parties going on. But I better see some fireworks tonight, that would be pretty lame if we didn't. I will make sure of it.

Couldn't have asked for better weather today, it has been beautiful! It's going to make me miss summer a lot more. Hard to believe that a year ago I was on the beach in Hawaii. Man how time flies. Well I am going to get ready for the festive night! Happy Birthday USA!

PICTURES OF THE SUMMER! Kristin and I at dinner. 

Ash and Elise at din din 

Elise (kind ouf cut off--nice job Amy), Ashley, me and Kristin after our night out to dinner 

The crew at Amy's! 

Alex and I at Amy's 

Lauren and I at Urban Outfitters. We really liked these hats, thought we might even buy them to shade our heads...but unfortunatley they were way out of our price rage. 

Hillary and I getting ready for the pool! 

Chris and I 

Elise and I waiting for Chipolte to open, trying to catch some rays. I like her crinkled nose. We needed a little rest, sleeping in closets isn't the most comfortable...