*2 years*

The idea of two years to the general population triggers many emotions and feelings. sitting as graduating seniors the next two years of our lives seemed clowdy, fuzzy, and unknown. All we had were the experiences we'd shared together and the memories made. We had the knowledge our teachers and parents had tried to instill in us and then as we turned our tassles that was it. we were no longer highschool students of West Side High, we were the graduating class of 2008 and it was done. Many of the peers i graduated with exactly two years ago i haven't seen since, we've all traveled our separate ways accomplishing different things and becoming our true selves. Some have gone and served full time missions, some have complete training and service to our country, others have found their eternal best friends. But through it all, no matter how far apart we grow, no matter how hard we work, no matter who we become there will always be something we have in common- West Side High.
Coming back after being away is always a bitter sweet feeling, i can't get in my car and drive anywhere with out being bombarded by memories. That's what happens when you return to the place you grew up. It doesn't matter who'se married or who'se not, it doens't matter who is gone, or who has returned the memories still bring smiles and remind you that you couldn't be the person that you are today if it werne't for the person you became in Highschool.
I had the opportunity to sit through the graduating class of 2010's ceremonies last night. While seated in the comfy seats of the new auditorium and hearing all the nice things being said about my friends i relfected my graduation, the words of encouragment and gratitude that were expressed to us as 18 yr. olds. Yeah, we had plans and yes we dreamed big but i dont think any of us knew exactly where we would be in the future, we knew where we wanted to be but we hadn't yet figured out how we would get there.
as i reflect on the person that i've become in the past two years, and all the places i've been, and the things i have accomplished both big and small i can truly say two years flies by. I am eternally grateful for my experiences at WSHS but more so than that i am grateful for the person that my teachers, peers, and parents encourged me to become.
The world is still open, it's still new and untrodden territory, but i've come this far what's a few more unbeaten paths?
Good luck class of 2010, i have no doubt in my mind that you will accomplish all your wildest dreams with hard work and determination. and to my class, the class of 2008 i have not forgotten you, good luck in continuing all your dreams.

*Emmy Ann*

*Vanilla Twilight*

Where in the world has the time gone. The days have just come and gone so quickly. SO much has happened with in the past month, it's insane to believe that it could possibly all have happened with in a few weeks time.

Hightlights include:
Ramisha plus Bryce was created which = many late nights, good talks, quality spooning, Man from Snowy river marathons, random adventures, and three best friends.We each filled missing places in each other's lives and i wouldn't trade that for the world.



2)END OF SEMESTER! yes, even though i thought it would never come, my second semester of college flew by! I honestly look back to January and can't believe how much has come and gone since then. not only did i never in a trillion years think that i would pass Microbiolgy i passed it, as well as all my other classes!!!! Big news also came about a month ago when i received my nursing acceptance letter. Through much prayer and soul searching i discovered that signing and turning in that paper was still the right thing, and since then everything has just fallen into place.

The end of the semester and spring weather has brought to pass many crazy adventures! the weather is just too nice to stay inside, and the sun God's have been very generous with spring weather. we've gone on camping trips, hikes, bike rides, Popsicle parties, naps on grass, sun burns and the air smells of SuMmEr!

3) Mother's Day! As mother's day was approaching i felt really bad i wasn't going to be there. and as my parents would call through out the week i would explain to them that i couldn't come home since it was the weekend before finals week. i knew my mom was sad, so on saturday i planned a surprise trip to Weston! Landon and i drove down early sunday morning and completely surprised my mom! it was the best mother's day ever!!!! It was fun to be there with my family. Not to mention Landon got introduced into the world of Weston! (poor guy! lol)



4) GRADUATION! my awesome roomies made it to graduation! Congrats Camilio, Ash and Rosa! It was awesome to be there and support you guys! And i couldn't help but wonder what it will be like in two years when i finally get to do that!!!!


5) SUMMER!!!! I moved out of my apartment officially on saturday! it was a crazy few packing days but all done now. i'm staying in twin a few extra days though so i can work, and enjoy the summer with my friends here in Twin! It's wonderful!


Summers are full of possibilities. adventures. relationships. and new beginnings. As my summer of 2010 starts I hope that i can become more the person i want to be, that i can make right choices that will lead me towards my potential best self and that all the relationships, friendships and the life i've created will continue getting better! life is wonderful!


Cuidate
Em