tag, i'm it.

{25 confesions,I was by tagged Karla} 

so. here. i. go.


1. I have way too many names [Lana Karem Almada Cavalcante}

2. I have way more guy friends than girl friends, and I'm totally okay with that. I love my boys. 

3. Turquoise and coral are my favorite colors. 

4. I have a fear of never finding the love of my life, and never getting married.

5. I've had four dogs, six cats, one parrot and a turtle as pets.

6. I believed in Santa til I was twelve.

7. I put perfume on every night before I go to bed. 

8. I already have in mind two guys that I'd love to get married to. {one of those guys was my first kiss, imagine having my first kiss be my last? how cute would that be?!}

9. I am meat's number one fan. Barbecue is my all time favorite thing to eat!

10. I'm really bad at expressing my feelings.

11. this is really sad but.. I think I've only finished reading one or two books throughout my whole life, without counting The Book of Mormon. I definitely plan on changing that number though.

12. I love love country music

13. I'm the proudest Brasilian you'll ever meet hehe

14. I suck at memorizing song lyrics.

15.I'd pick action movies over any other kind. They're my favorite 

16. I learned how to rollerblade when I was two.

17. I love birthdays! I always try my best to remember all of my friends birthday and I always try doing something cute/special for them.

18. I wish so badly that my family had a reality show. {hahah TV would be much more interesting for ya'll}

19. I'll take any opportunity I get to dress fancy; I love wearing high heels.

20. I'm in love with Channing Tatum, Zach Efron and Wentworth Miller. hottest man alive.

21. I'm constantly thinking about how It'd be to have the married life, and be in love. I honestly can't wait for all of that.

22. School is so important to me. Even though I seem like I don't care at times, I'm the biggest nerd when it comes to having good grades.

23. I'm a sucker for a guy with a pretty smile.
24. I write in my journal like if my life were to be made into a movie someday.
25. To me, the beach is the happiest place on earth. Disneyland got nothing on it. I wish I could be a beach bum. Surfing all day, everyday would be THE life. 

>>>I tag<<<

Demi
Lauren
Aly
Natalie

Missionary Letters >>>

I absolutely LOVE writing and receiving missionary letters!  It make me so unbelievably happy. They always seem to say the right thing at the most perfect time. 

Letters > Emails. 

Call it old fashioned, I don't care.

Today I got to hear from Taylor Wach and Ky Watson!! It was so good to hear from both of them. I've been writing all of my friends so far. There are seven of them out in the field right now. Three more, left today. Dan, Tana and Josué. {I get to add THREE more to my list, yayeee!} 

I don't think any of you understand how much I appreciate and treasure these letters. Each of them has a special meaning to me. Whether is because of who's its from, of what it says, or even both. I am so thankful for them.

Recently I had THE best experience. One of my best friends, Ben Is serving a mission in Tampa, Florida. He's been out in the field for about  two months now. He's loving it. He wrote me his first letter during his first week in the MTC; I was so freaking happy to hear about all of his experiences, and how good he was doing. I immediately wrote him back. After that I didn't hear from him for another three weeks ish. I wasn't too worried. Missionaries are so busy, specially in the MTC; they have every minute of every hour planned out for them. I knew that he still hadn't forgotten about me. At least I was hoping he didn't. haha. 

Anyway, not too long ago I was feeling pretty upset, life wasn't really making sense; it wasn't being fair. I couldn't understand why. I was doing everything that I possibly could, right; there was no reason why I should have been put in the situation I was in. 

I shed many tears that day, nothing was making me feel better. 

Feeling like that was a little weird to me, because it doesn't happen often. Later that day Ben came to my mind, just like every other day. I honestly(no lies or exaggerations) thought, "I wish Ben was here so that I could talk to him, but he isn't.. I wonder when i'm going to hear from him again." 

I kept myself busy and after a while that thought went away. I was out all day. I got home around 9 p.m and as I was pulling in my drive way my dad said, "Karen check the mail" so I did. While I was getting the mail-- without thinking much of it, I see that there was one letter for me, from Elder Benjamin Crowley. I was so overwhelmed with happiness. I hurried to my room, opened and started to read it. I can't deny the fact that I cried like a little baby while reading his three page letter. 

 "No matter how hard life gets, we can never let go of the iron rod. Even though we can't see what awaits us ahead, we can be sure that God won't lead us astray" <<<--- BAM that was exactly what I needed to hear!

How did he know? He didn't! What I believe in is, we are all instruments in the hands of God, and I know that Heavenly Father used Ben to bring me words of comfort! God works in mysterious ways. I don't know what he has planned for me, but what I do know is that I have to put all my trust in him.

I'm so very thankful for Missionary work. I'm so proud of all of my friends that have made the decision to go on a mission, to serve the Lord.

Like I have mentioned earlier, I love, love missionary letters. I look forward to them everyday!!! {cough cough} Everyone better write me when I leave. JUST SAYING :) 

unexpected visit

As I get home from school and look at my backyard, what do I see??

 

 Two cute little Deer, just chillin' like it's no ones business. I just wanted to go play with them, but too bad that as soon as they saw me, they ran for their lives. 

I was just like, "wait hold on, come back!! I don't bite." but they acted like they didn't even hear me. {rejected by animals, rough life}

Love me some brunch.

{Waffle, nutella, whip cream and some strawberry. equals. heaven}

chill nights. my kind of night.

K. honestly what's up with all of this fogg?? UNREAL. I couldn't see a thing while driving tonight. it was cray-cray. 

On another note, today was a pretty chill day. Not extremely fun, not extremely boring, just chill. 

1- Went to school. {hooray}

2-Ate some Cafe Rio with the sistas. yummmmy

3-Went to the Timpview vs. Provo Basketball Game. {pretty sick game, timp won, of course.}{super.senior.4lyphe}

4-Went to the gym with ma girl Toree 

{don't mind my "dead" face}

5- Went to Yogurt Land, and met up with Greg and West.

6-Headed over to Toree's G-ma and built a fort, yes, yes a freaking FORT! 

It was awesome. I felt like I was a little kid all over again. Technically we had the guys build it. Toree helped too. Me... well I watched. Oh and I took pictures. Ya can't build a fort and not take pictures, am I right or am I right? ;) heheh. 

After that we watched a movie. I would tell you guys what movie we watched, BUT I fell asleep. Yup from the very beginning; Before the movies had even started, I was already out and about. Best believe it. Now all of a sudden i'm wide awake, writing this post, trying to somehow get tired again. Isn't that great?! {not really...}

Well, at least you guys got to hear about how super-mega chill my Friday night was. you're welcome :)

Foggy days, are 'fogged' up

Can I just say that i'm extremely pissed at this weather. I have the right to be, right? I mean who wouldn't be? yeah okay, glad that i'm not the only one!

Like what is going on!! Not to mention that I slipped and almost fell once or twice, maybe even three times. but who's counting. 

I just want it to be sunny already. yeah I know... it'll still be cold, but at least it won't this foggy, and ugly looking.  

It's depressing you guys. DEPRESSING!

Thank goodness UVU is all conected. I can get from class to class without the need to step outside. {haallla} Except when i'm heading home. I ride the bus {no shame in that} Waiting for the bus is such a drag. you guys don't even know. I freeze my butt off every day. life is rough i'll tell ya. I also have to walk through this underground tunnel to get to the bus stop. It's great that i don't have to walk through the intersection, truly appreciate it, but look at this?!? ↓↓↓↓ this is some sketchy business. specially when you're all by yourself. I could get raped or something.{prob not though} it's a good thing I only go to school during the day.

After an hour or so {i'm totes being exaggerated, more like five minutes} the bus finally decides to show up. horrayyy. I get to go home annnd be warm. Sometimes i'm the only one riding the bus, I prob smell or am really scary looking, cuz seriously no one will go in. NO ONE. It's just me and the bus driver. How exiting is that?!

something to think about

Life would be so much more fun if I tried living by this quote.

I'd never be bored, cuz i'd always be trying and thinking about something new to do. I'd prob find a whole new side of me, that I still don't know about. I'd have so many adventure; many, many stories to tell my kids in the future, and that's all really cool to think about.

This quote really got me thinking, to the point that it stopped making sense. It some what makes sense in my head, but there's no way josè you guys would comprehend what i'm trying to say? you feel me?! so since i'm not really sure how to express my thoughts right now. I'll just leave it at that.

{When was the last time YOU did something for the first time?!} 

hmmmm...

It's been a while...

I have honestly had no time to blog. School is pretty much taking over my life!!

Life hasn't been too interesting lately. The only new thing happening is college; This is my second semester. Call me crazy, but I was kind of exited for it. I was sick of not having anything to do, I'm not whatsoever a studies person; if you know me you'll think "dang straight you're not." but I was still pretty bored of just hanging out, specially because no one ever does anything. winter sucks. So I wanted something new. 


I've set a goal for myself.

Be my best at everything I do. Simple as that.

that way when I look back at things that I did, i'll never have to think 'I could of done better'

like I mentioned earlier, i'm not a sturdiest person, but boy do I care about my grades, i'm like a nerd when it comes to that. One of the things I hate the most is looking back at previous semesters, specially High School knowing that I could of done so much better. 

I don't want to think like that anymore. This doesn't just apply to school and grades, but everything else in life!

there's a quote I really like that goes along these words.. (I can't find it anywhere, and I've only heard it once)

 "the game has already been schedule, we're here, we might as well win!" 

bye bye 2012

I know i'm a little late, but HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!

Wow. 2012 flew by, literary!!  I remember parting on new year's eve of 2011 pumped for the new year, and its already over. 

Twenty twelve was such a good year. I grew so much as a person. I made unforgettable memories with unforgettable friends. I don't have any regrets; even though i made some mistakes that i told myself i'd never make, i learned from every single one of them. I become closer to some and distant to others, but overall i'm thankful for all the good/sad times life lessons i got to experience! and thanks for everyone that made this 2012 a year to remember. 

My Highlights of Twenty Twelve:

My adorable puppy.

First[for real]Valentine.

18th birthdayyy

Track Season

Senior Ball.

Graduation.

[[seminary graduation]]

Senior all nighter.

only picture i got...

 SUMMER

 Lagoon

 Lake trips

4th of July

snow cones

Almost dying at the mac miller concert

Lake Powell [best trip ever]

VEGAS with the girls

First day of college

Cali

RANDOMS...

NO MORE BRACESS :D

... and more that i can't think of it right now nor i have pictures.

At the beginning of every year i never really think about what is going to happen and how my year is going to go, i just wait and see. but this time I've been thinking a lot about this new year, maybe because i'm actually growing up and the fact that all my close friends are leaving on their mission  gets me on this deep thinking mode.

I hope this year treats me well. It already started out good.

I will also be leaving on my mission which i can't wait!!!! It'll be such a blessing; a life changing experience. 

I'm  actually really exited to see what 2013 will bring. and whatever it is i'll make sure to make the best out of it.