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Showing posts with label Decade: Y2K. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Decade: Y2K. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Nostalgia: Lancer Style

Graduation season has been in full bloom the last week or so. 
My inbox is filling up with 10 year reunion information.
I cannot believe it has been an entire decade since I was in my Columbia Blue cap & gown.

I remember that day still very clearly. 
I remember the dress I wore that my sister bought me.
The big hug my mom gave me as I left to head up to the Dee Event Center. 
I remember driving on Highway 89 and jamming out to Garth Brooks.
And hearing the cheers of my family when  I walked across the stage. 

The countdown to graduation started the first day of your sophomore year;
and only heightened your senior year. 

  I'm grateful that when I look back I have fond memories of high school. 
Of course there was always drama of who likes who, if you were going to get asked to the upcoming dance, who was going to be the lead in the next production or the best solo.
But I had a great experience.
I had great, great friends;
Some that I still consider some of my best friends. 
I had good teachers;
That let me spread my wings and shine.
I had a three wonderful sisters;
that paved the way for me and created the "Best Name".
and the most supportive parents;
that would sit through countless high school performances.
 Layton High you did me well.
I sure hope that the next 10 years do not go nearly as fast, 
because frankly I don't think I can handle getting an invite to my 20 year reunion.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

What a decade...

I can't believe 2010 has already arrived. Where has the time gone? This is the decade of my awkward teen years and start of adulthood. There are many events and people that this decade has brought to me that I will never forget. Some years were more eventful than others, none the less life has been good to me. 2000. Survived Y2K Survived my first of many heartbreaks Turned Sweet Sixteen 2001. Got my first car Performed my heart out in Laytones and Productions 2002. Graduated High School Went to Lake Powell for my first time Had my first real kiss Became "Aunt Mo" for the first time Started College Met Mr Belding (very creepy man) 2003. Served on Executive Counselor at SLCC Moved to SLC 2004. Started the Ambassador program at SLCC 2005. Graduated from SLCC Transfered to UVSC Moved home from UVSC back to my parents 2006. Started at Weber State University Got my first real full time job Graduated with my Bachelors degree 2007. Went on my very first cruise Started my career with University of Phoenix Moved back down to SLC Got my sweet dog, Gracie Started my MBA program 2008. Graduated with my MBA Went on a cruise of a lifetime to the Mexican Rivera with my roommates Spent my 24th birthday at the "Happiest Place on Earth"


2009.
Started teaching at LDSBC
Started my training position at University of Phoenix
Purchased my first home
Went to Hawaii for the first time
Became a Relief Society Teacher (man, do I feel old)
Cut over 12" off my hair

Looking back there has been good times and bad. Many tears were cried, hearts were broken, laughs were heard and smiles were made. As 2009, has come to a close, I can't help but think how incredibly blessed I am. I have been able to do things that most 25 years dream about. I'm even more excited to see what the new decade brings.
Hopes for 2010.
Become a Program Coordinator for Leadershape
Take tap lessons (starting January 25th baby!)
Start teaching for University of Phoenix
Continue to improve and expand my position at work
Sew a quilt
Perform in some type of show
Travel to Greece
Continue to spend time with my family and be a good daughter, sister and Aunt
Find my prince charming... seriously how many more frogs can I find?
Continue to make home improvements to my house
Be the best friend and person possible
I have a good feeling about 2010. It will be a great year! Let's see what the year has to bring.