i cried today.

     Last night my parents came home from Florida after a week of meetings at a hotel resort.  Talk about rough life, huh?  Jk, my parents work super hard, and deserve to have vacations.  However, lately, all I have been doing is: Wake up. Go to seminary.  Go to school.  Go home.  Do homework.  Go to bed. Wake up. Go to seminary.  Go to school.  Go home.  Do homework.  Go to bed. Wake up. Go to seminary.  Go to school.  Go home.  Do homework.  Go to bed. Wake up. Go to seminary.  Go to school.  Go home.  Do homework.  Go to bed. Wake up. Go to seminary.  Go to school.  Go home.  Do homework.  Go to bed. Wake up. Go to seminary.  Go to school.  Go home.  Do homework.  Go to bed. I think you get the point.  I hate having schedules.  I hate being forced to do assignments that are going to prove nothing in my life.  Like finding elipses.  WHO CARES! Except for maybe pilots, no one is going to need to know that to live in today's society.  That is what calculators are for. 
     Back to last night, so my mom wanted to be with me, but of course I couldn't because I had homework.  So she said she could help me.  We sat down to figure out how to file a 1040A for my personal finance chapter review.  Half the things were not in the book, so we had to look them up online.  It took who knows how long to do the stupid thing.  I feel like having the class is good preparation for what is to come in my near future, but when you have a class, you are supposed to be taught a concept, and my teacher does not teach.  He gives us long lectures on this and that, and sometimes throws in a few words that would help us with assignments. 
     So today was test day.  (My school is fortunate enough to have computers for each student, but sometimes they are just a pain.  Today was one of those days.) I already started the day out with a loaner computer because mine was in the shop (hard-drive crashed last week.) I go into the classroom, and the internet will not work, so I could not sync (sync is the system the teachers use to view all of the students' computers at the same time so they are "on task")  So I go to tech help.  They fix it.  I go back to class.  Its not working.  Go back to tech help.  Fix it.  Go back to class.  Can't open the test. I go to tech help.  They fix it.  I go back to class.  Its not working.  This continued for no exaggeration, 45 MINUTES.
     Everytime I had to go to tech help I would dread walking up to the teacher and ask to leave, because I knew that I would be degraded in some form.  He would make some sarcastic remark that was not necessary and really just hurt my feelings. I wish I could say some of the things he says, but I don't think that would be appropriate for this post; it will ruin your day.
    I finally got through the class and hurried to my next one.  My next teacher noticed I was upset.  She asked how I was, and I broke down.  I cried to the point that I couldn't talk.  She encouraged me to go to my principal.After I cooled down, I made the long walk to the office.  I talked and talked, and now I feel so much better, but Wednesday, it will start over, again.

YES!

If you don't understand, you have a sad life. 

ilovemyjob.

what ever i do. i do it whole hearted.  heres my love.

just posted pictures.

DARE

Yesterday my sister came home ecstatic about DARE.  Which is a program to help kids know the facts about drugs.  We have all gone through it.  But I was thinking.  What point in time does the will power of little middle-schoolers die out?  When is that moment when they give in and try drugs?  

I know all schools have a problem with drugs, but I just wish that doing drugs wasn't cool. Why does that sweet spirit of "Just Say NO" vanish from the adolescent mind? I have a hunch that it is peer pressure that sparks the new thoughts.  

The real question is, when did the drug use actually start?  Because, if there was some way to stop the terrible addiction, thousands upon thousands of lives could be spared by a simple action of saying no.  I hope someday that kids will stand up for what the right is and soon, drugs and alcohol will be "not in". Because in reality, they will get you nowhere in life.  Take the 5th grader challenge today, and dare to resist the temptation of not only drugs, but peer pressure. 

Love, 

ehemm. 

fever much?

My family (aka little sisters) just proved to me that they are insane.  We watched the Justin Bieber movie.  This then resulted in 20 minutes of screaming, jumping, and dancing.  Anyways. It made me laugh, but hey, if you haven't seen the movie, its pretty decent.  His life is actually entertaining.  The thing you have to realize is that he knows he can make any girl fall in love with him just by smiling at her.  (It takes about 2.3143 seconds on average for a girl under the age of 15.)  It just totally made that up, but its partially true, I bet..

Yes, this is Sam, the neighbor boy, dragging my sister off the screen. 

Love. 

sick as a dog.

Twister is sick. I called the vet (conveniently happens to be the father of children I babysit).  He says I can call anytime tonight if I Twister's mood changes. I might be taking him.  Yes, it is 11:52.  I have never seen him this way. He can barely move; when I put him down he just slightly falls/lays down.  And he can barely open his right eye. 

I found him in the luv sac.  He wouldn't move for anything. 

I made him a bed, and then I remembered that I forgot to leave space for myself, oh well. 

I love him so much, equally as a sibling infact.. mostly because he doesn't talk back ;)

info to follow. 

poor pig.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=FrTbnczYAd4&feature=player_embedded

Somedays, I wish this actually happened.

teenage problems. you wouldn't understand.

I am going through a little phase of "why is this important in my life" crisis.  High school seems so pointless, everything I am learning is not necessary in what I want to accomplish in future years.  All the classes that I am taking that are not required for my future career are easy for me to learn, good teachers, yada yada yada.  All the classes that I am taking that I will be using in my future are taught (not really) by teachers who should be called -ers.  (Teacher without the teach).
I am just so sick of the same thing day after day after day.  Wake up. Seminary. School. Home. Homework. Workout.  Dinner. More Homework. Sleep. Repeat.
I want some change, I want to be independent.  I want to not be forced to draw 29 parabolas to prove that the tangent of 42 degrees is the same as the cosine of 32 and 51.  It just doesn't seem necessary.
To top it off its January.  Its winter.  Its a drag.
I want a new flavor in my everyday life.  Something to spice it up, or sweeten my not so exciting life.

Dress Classy, Not trashy part 1

Hey! I am Elizabeth's sister  (not blood sisters, but we pretty much are), Abby Faldmo.  Let me give you a little overview.  We've grown up together, I met her who knows how long ago when my family was late for church, and they had just moved from Iowa City and was at church for the first time! Our families were instant best friends.  Not long after we met, they moved from Sioux City, to a house they had built two doors down.  Our families do everything together! We have some pretty great stories, like the time my little brother ran over in his diaper to their house, or the time Elizabeth got locked out of her house and came to our house, spent the night, and her mom was worried sick where she was, but luckily, the first place she called was our house. :)  We've been through it all!  Our families aren't really best friends now, we are more than best friends, we are family.  Elizabeth's mom is my mom, and my brother is her brother.  It's fabulous you could say!  This summer we are planning on going on vacation together to Lake Powell!  Last summer, our families went to Minnesota together while our brothers and dads were at Scout Camp.  Let me tell you how fun that was.  Cold water, tiny cabin, and so many rules, oh it was great!  Elizabeth is a great person, an amazing photographer (go schedule a session right this minute!), a stylish, gorgeous girl, and most of all, my bestest friend. :)

So, yeah, that was a long overview, but here's my actual post.
Have you ever noticed people that aren't the prettiest people, but they dress SO cute that they are pretty!  Yes, so I love clothes, I don't dress up all the time, but I love the fashion world and I love knowing what's in and what's  out.  So here are some tips, clothes, and makeup that you should definitely think to get, AKA my wish list of clothes.  Some are pricey and some are not. So, here we go.

Tops:

Simple White V Neck.

Seriously, so convenient. You can style it up with a printed scarf (cheetah would be cute) with skinny jeans and cute boots, or you can just wear it at home hair up, sweatpants, and no makeup on.  It's great! And it's only $5.90 on forever21.com 

Cardigans

Best thing ever! You can do so many things with this! In this picture, I don't like how it is buttoned, but unbutton it and put a cute tank under it.  Grey goes with anything too, but you can also get other colors.  This was $14.90 at Forever21.com  Easy, affordable, cute, and so nice to have.

More Cardigans!  This is pretty much the same thing, darker grey though, but it is $62 at jcrew.com 

I love JCrew and It is probably my favorite store, and if you are looking for something with better quality, get the cardigan from JCrew, but if you are looking for something cheap, go for Forever21.  

Graphic Tee's are cool, but they can also can be trashy.  Here's where the classy vs. trashy part comes in.  This shirt is classy, but shirts that say a brand name, are trashy.  One or two is fine, but when you where one everyday, it's like having that company make your style,  and you don't even have your own.  DON'T DO IT! It's a big no no! This shirt is 19.99 on quicksilver.com.  Great price, way cute, and if you are into a west coast style ("skinny pants and some vans" as Lil' Wayne would say) this would be a good fit for you. 

Bottoms:

Toothpick Jeans!  These are from JCrew, and I've been eyeing them since the beginning of the year!  The only reason I haven't got it yet, $109.  Is it worth it? I think yes! My mom/money says NO!  If you want a good quality pair of colored denim, this is the way to go.  It would be cute with a blue button of shirt (as seen in the picture), white cardigan, or even a v neck would look cute!   

Miss me Jeans.  These are cute jeans, a little on the expensive side, 99$, but they are good to have, and are nice jeans! My one pair of miss me's I dress with cute clothes and I dress with a sweatshirt.  It's great!

The one and only, American eagle jeans.  Depending on the jeans they can range from 20$ (on sale) to 50$.  Great quality, so comfy, great price, and nice to have.  If you don't have a pair, get them now.  I have AE skinny jeans, best thing that you'll ever put on your body.  

J Crew Chino shorts!  45$.  These are totally in style.  There are different colors.  Style tip: Pink and navy look classy together :) Summer must have!

SHOES:

I love shoes, but I'm going to keep my excitement to a minimum. 

Bow boots!  Alright, these were saved in my pictures, and I can't remember exactaly where are saw them, but if you Google bow boots, you should see them.  These are adorable with dark jeans.  I LOVE THEM!  

Toms, toms, toms, toms.  Get them! I believe they are 54$ or so.  There are all different kinds and they are currently on my feet right now!

Okay, well the bell just rang which means I must continue my post later, so get ready for part 2 of Dress Classy not Trashy.

Love you fellow When in Doubt readers! 

if you want to feel good.

 

The Nelson Family

Sam Nelson

Luke (the younger brother)                                                                                            (the older brother) 

My family and I just watched this for FHE (family home evening) Seriously, if you have time watch it.  It will change your perspective on how things are meant to be.  I loved every minute. Plus, it doesn't hurt that they are a tad cute. 

Click here to watch 5000 Days Project.

the crave will never be fed.

         I have alwasys been an avid reader.  Ever since my little brother was born I would try to read to him, sharing my love for words with him. However, he did not receive that same trait.  He would tear the pages to shreds if my mother would let him.  I have read all the Harry Potter books, all the Series of Unfortunate Events, The Twilights, most Jodi Picolts, and now the Hunger Games at least twice (if not, more).
        This morning I just finished the first of the Hunger Games Trilogy, only wishing to keep going and read the second and third, but I am still in school, therefore, I must refrain my crave and complete my what seems unnecessary homework of a memorized spanish skit, and a fake tax return slip. 
         Anyways, before I can get my mind off the intensity of what I just read, I thought I would blog a big about what I think of the Hunger Games in general. 
        Katniss is a very smart person with very good reflexes, but she really needs to have some emotion.  She can sometimes be a really big jerk to Peeta, especially when he attempts to help her out.  Like for instance, he says in the last interview before the Games officially start that he has had a crush on her.  It will help them with sponsors emensly, but she gets mad and pushes him into a glass vase and cuts up his hands (they have to be in the arena tomorrow and she hurt him) Not a smart move, Katniss.
        I think she is scared.  She can't handle that someone actually likes her.  Gale, her friend from before her claim to fame had something going for her, but she never returned the likeness.  After her father died in a mining accident, she let go of all of her emotions.  I think she doesn't want to get hurt again, which I can see, but poor Peeta!  He has been so kind to her this whole time, and not once has she returned the favor, I mean, if I were Katniss I would be falling head over heels for this boy.
        Anyways, I don't want to ruin the excitment if you haven't read the series yet, but I more than highly recommend it.  You won't regret not getting any sleep while you are reading them into the wee hours of the night.  I suggest reading them soon, because the movie comes out March 23, 2012. Which is almost two months.  I promise, if you spend the $30ish on the three books now, you will be able to read them all at least once before the movie, trust me.  I never put them down.  So get out to your local Barns-N-Noble, or got to Amazon.com, and order them.  And plan for some late nights, because you won't be able to sleep, even if you try.

4U2Laugh.

Shoes define you.

Last year's yearbook was themed "Walk in Our Shoes"
It showed how shoes defined a person.
I just got a few new pairs of shoes this winter, so I wanted to show how shoes define myself.

woops. forgot there is snow outside.. 

4U2Laugh. {That Awkward Special}

I love awkward. 

get ready to laugh. 

and classic awkward family photos. 

who is the most pregnant of them all?

i wonder what he is thinking about. 

I am smarter than a fifth grader (even though I am one)!!

      Hi, I am Elizabeth's sister, Kate.

I am in the fifth grade, and I love sports. However, also I can be a girly girl. It all just depends on the day and my mood. Well, Elizabeth just wants me to write a few things that I know about her. She is so awesome and is very good with kids; such as babysitting. Whenever I go with her when she babysits she always does lots of crafts with the kids and the seem as if they are living it up!! She is also really stylish.

       So, today my family; Mom and Dad, Elizabeth, Spencer, me (Kate), Ellie, Claire, and the neighbor boy, Sam were all playing Wii Just Dance. My family and I are not very talented when we dance.  Here is a video to prove it. 

We are hilarious. Also, my mom played a game on the Wii last night called Wii Fit. You had hit only soccer balls with your head and my mom would always get hit with a soccer cleat and she would scream like it actually hurt her. It was so hystarical!! I love her. Here's the vid.

        Well that is all I have to say. Thanks for reading. I will be writing every month so be prepared.

 Kate Hemmingsen:)

I don't wear pants.

HAHA. Gotcha.

Sorry boys, by no pants I mean I wear skirts/ dresses.

I just don't feel like wearing pants somedays though, honestly.  I like being my own person.  I don't mind what people think of me.  I am an "out-there" kind of a girl.  I on purpose buy my clothes out of the state, and online specifically to not have the same style as others.  It defines me slightly, I think, as a teenager to say the least.  I really just love the almost old fashioned charm it gives my vintage personality.



Me and mare-bear (in dresses).

Again, in dresses, Shelby and I.

Abs, ash, and ehemm. 

I just feel so much more like myself in a dress.