Day 30:

Day 30: A motto or philosophy

"Our lives are made by the choices we make" -Joseph Stowell

I remember my math teacher at Bryant writing that on the board one day...I had to be in the 6th or 7th grade. It has stuck with me every since then. I always try to think about how this choice I make will determine the rest of my life. Bad decisions can sometimes lead you down the wrong path & good decisions usually make your life much easier, of course. I just always have this little quote in the back of my brain...I love it. (:

Day 29:

Day 29: Hopes, dreams, and plans you have for the next 365 days 

I am up for really anything. But I know the plans are a trip to the Smokies & hopefully back to the beach! Also, I want to have the holyghost & it would be awesome if I could find someone to spend the rest of my life with! I know those are big goals but I'm really trying! I just wish my whole life would work out in the next year!!!

Day 28:

Day 28: A scar you have and its story

My forehead. It's a Harry Potter like scar, or so I've been told. The weird thing is, you don't really notice it unless I scrunch my forehead up...you know, like doing the one eyebrow thing, laughing, or just...scrunching my forehead up...anyways, here's the story: 

When I was younger... 8 or 9 I believe...I was getting ready to go to a wedding. I had just taken a shower, got out & this is where it gets sketchy. lol I either bent over to pick up a towel that had fallen in the floor, or I slipped on wet floor...either way, forehead + corner of sink= bloody mess. It didn't really even hurt...just kinda an "ouch" keep going thing. I remember looking at my chest, & there was blood. I lifted my head to look in the mirror, & I looked like Carrie. Ya know, right after she gets the pigs blood or whatever poured on her...there was blood EVERYWHERE. I flipped out, ran out of the bathroom screaming MOM! I'M BLEEDING! She was in the kitchen so she was just like "Oh, I'm sure you're fine!" pretty much ignoring me. My dad was like Aw lemme see...I turn around & ya'll, I have NEVER seen my dad get up that fast before! Not before then, & not since. lol He jumped up like "Uh Kim, she really is bleeding." Mom rounds the corner & flips out too. (She HATES blood.) They ran me into their big bathroom & sat me up on the sink. My mom had my nerves even more tore up because she was crying & the blood was soaking through a TON of towels that they were holding to my head. I remember crying & saying "Mommy, am I gonna die?" hahaha. I was really scared! Anyways, they took me to the ER & they said I needed stitches. They went in, numbed my forehead, & half way through...the numbing medicine wore off. So I spent quite a while in pain feeling them stitch up my forehead because since they were already into the procedure, they said they couldn't give me anymore. I got a whole 4 stitches. hahaha. Afterwards, I went home, through on some clothes & we WENT TO THE WEDDING! hahaha Oh yeah, we weren't about to miss that thing! lol So I got to go in the wedding  with a big bandaid on my forehead telling people "not to touch it or bump into me because I could start bleeding again". lol I think it's a pretty funny story & now my scar is quite the nice conversation starter. So I really like it. (: 

(Can you see it?)

Day 27:

Day 27: A physical feature you love

Oh girl, I'm all about some beautiful EYES.

And it's really hard for me to get past someone with ganked up teeth! So...pretty, or at least DECENT, teeth, are preferred!!! (:

Day 26:

Day 26: A childhood memory

I remember going with Blake to a couple of his field trips...I don't remember much from childhood, I have a terrible memory. But I know I went to the train station with them once. And that was when I first met Casey! He ended up graduating with me & being one of my very best guy friends! Crazy how things work out, right? But this picture was from Blake's birthday party in Kindergarten...which means I was almost 3! How cute are we? (:

Day 25:

Day 25: A recipe

Hmm...I guess I'll let ya'll (you 3 people who actually read my blog. lol) know How I make tater tot casserole! (:

Tater Tot Casserole

2 pounds of ground beef
2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
1 cup onions (is what it says but I didn't put that much)
1 soup can filled with milk
lots and lots of cheese!!!
Tater Tots

All you do is brown the beef with the onions, add cream of mushroom soup and milk, mix together and pour in pan. Cover the top with as much cheese as you'd like and then cover the top of that with tater tots! (: It's that simple and super delicious! Hope it turns out well for you! Lemme know! (:

Day 24:

Day 24: A movie no one would expect you to love

Yep.

Day 23:

Day 23: A way in which you want to be remembered

I definitely want to be remembered as a great person all around. Sweet, funny, kind to others no matter what the situation...forgiving (& sometimes forgetting) when others have hurt me. I would love to be remembered for giving people 2nd, 3rd, & 455,423rd chances in life. I want to be remembered as someone's best friend. A pleasing daughter..the BEST sister. And one day, I hope I'm remembered as a fantastic wife, an adoring mother & a great child of God.

Day 22:

Day 22: A website you like

http://mylifeisaverage.com/

HIL-AIR-E-US!

I found this website a couple years ago & it seems like all my friends love it now!

It makes me happy (:

Day 21:

Day 21: Something you know you do differently than most people

The way I talk is different than most people. Although I was born in Tennessee & raised in Alabama, a lot of the time, the way I talk makes me sound like I'm more from Indiana. lol Not everything. But the way I say phone, alone, stop it, stupid... that kind of stuff. (:

Day 20:

Day 20: A food you like and a food you do not like

By looking at me you can tell there are few foods I DON'T like. I saw Shelby's picture of P.F. Changs & it made me REALLYYYY want it & want to put a pic up of it.. ahaha. Anywho, here goes.

Unlike Shelby, I LOVE seafood!!! It's so fantasic (: Okay, besides muscles. I can do without those. Eww.

Cucumbers are absolutely disgusting. Although, I do love pickles. haha

Day 19:

Day 19: A talent of yours

Suprisingly enough, my talent is that I can sing...I mean...I'm not trying to be conceited AT ALL. But I've really been trying to use my talent to sing in church & such. So I'm doing a little better. I'm VERY critical on myself for everything but especially singing so it's just been a recent development for me to try singing in public! Eeek!

Day 18:

Day 18: A photo of your favorite room in your house.

bahaha. I say this is my favorite room only because it's the ONLY room that's actually totally finished! lol We're getting new furniture in the living room, & then that'll be done. And we'll be started on painting/new floors/ & new appliances for our kitchen very soon!!! (:

Day 17:

Day 17: An Art Piece

I think this is gorgeous..

Day 16:

Day 16: A song that makes you cry

It's so sad to me... ): Especially when they take the old man's keys away...that breaks my heart. I used to watch this over & over & bawl. hahaha

Day 15:

Day 15: Five funny fears:

Oh goodness. My fears aren't really funny...especially not to me...but I'll tell you five of my fears.

1. Okay, this one is pretty funny, I guess... ladybugs. Oh dear Lord. Those things FREAK me out so bad. Like they're all cute & cuddly & crawling around & then it sprouts stinkin wings outta nowhere. WHAT THE MESS? It's weird. And they always randomly end up on your clothes. *shudder*
2. Hmm...I guess my next & probably biggest fear is not getting things right with the Lord... pretty self explanatory right? Okay, next.
3. Being alone (never getting married). I have some serious self image issues, so I'm always worried that I will never find "the one". Or really anyone who would date me. Pretty much sucks. 
4. Going blind. Back in the ye old days of high school we had this thing for one of my classes called "Dissabilty for a Day". You drew out of a bowl & for one day you were either blind, deaf, or in a wheelchair. You would never know how much I prayed to be deaf. I know, a crazy prayer. But of course, I drew blind. Yipee. Within the first 5 minutes, the funniness of not being able to see & people teasing you really got old. I mean REALLY. GOT. OLD. By the end of the day, I was in tears. I just went 7 hours as a "blind person"....I could NEVER imagine going through that in real life...and forever. Goodness. 
5. Last but CERTAINLY not least, I'm reallllly scared of the dark. Like, if I'm with a group of people, it's a little different I guess. But say the flood lights don't come on when I have to walk to my Grandmother's house (a whole 20 yards away) alone, I will stand their jumping in front of them until they do...or just take off in a run. Oh yeah, I run. lol Or if worst comes to worst, I WILL make my mother, brother, or father stand at the door & wait for me to come back. I guess I'm afraid something will come out of the woods & snatch me. lol 

Day 14:

Day 14: A vacation you would like to take.

First, & foremost, IRELAND.

And secondly, (this is a recent development...) Hawaii!

They're both such gorgeous places, how could you NOT want to go?

Day 13:

Day 13: 5 Strange facts about you.

1. I don't sing in the shower. I don't really know why...I feel weird. Like, people will hear me. Even stranger, I WILL sing in the car with pretty much anyone in it. And as loud as I can. (:
2. If I'm eating country food (you know, pintos, mac & cheese, corn, green beans, etc.) I usually mix it alllll up & eat it together. I'm like the complete opposite of Shelby, having my food does NOT bother me. It's all going to the same place anyways, may as well make it easier. hahaha
3. I hate, and I mean LOATHE, when people are nosey, & read my text messages *ahem, Blake Golden*...the people who text me, text me for a reason. And there's obviously a reason they DIDN'T text you. So stop. 
4. I can't have the same app/games on my phone for more than a few weeks. I don't know how people can keep something on their phone for ever & not play it or use it. So pre-programmed apps on my phone, that you can't take off unless you root your phone, obviously drive me CRAZY. 
5. I can't stand when someone says you never invite them anywhere, so when you do, they want to ask 3 million questions about who's going & such. I understand wanting to know, but not letting who is going sway your decision. If you want to go somewhere with me, you're going for ME..not for who else is going. So go if you want, but don't go if you don't. It's pretty simple.

Day 12:

Day 12: A song that you want played at your wedding

I have always, always, ALWAYS (!!!) wanted this song played at my wedding! Like, when I first heard it (when I was about 7!) And I know the perfect time (:

Day 11:

Day 11: A photo taken of you recently

I actually really like this pic (:

Day 10:

Day 10: A photo of you taken over ten years ago

I was a shy little kid, but my aunt caught me off guard & got me in a shocking stance. hahaha

Day 9:

Day 9: A photo you have taken

Old, but I love it (:

Day 8:

Day 8: A thank you letter to someone who has changed your life.

(I honestly don't want to choose just one person who has changed my life. All of my friends [especially the ones I consider my best friends] have changed an aspect of my life in some way.)

Dear Alexis,

We've known each other since we were just little kids. Way back when your dalmation Dotty got lost & came to my house. I still remember that. And I remember us sitting in the back of some truck & videoing each other with my camcorder. I'm so gonna look for those videos! You have been the BEST friend a person could ask for! I know I say how much people mean to me all the time, and it's very true-I love all of them as well, but you have been there for me through thick & thin. I literally can call you up at any time & if you are at home or actually see my call on your cell, you're there. I remember talking to you on the phone FOREVER one night. I HATE talking on the phone...but you're my best friend & I actually enjoyed talking to you. I remember all the time (some just recently) when we went over to swim in Sis. Joyce Carroll's pool. Those days are so much fun...and our vow to have tan legs by the end of this summer...yeahhh that's not really happened for me yet. I remember the night I collapsed in a fit of giggles on the floor & had a pillow over my face so you couldn't see me with your video camera...you yelled at me to move my hands so I waved them in front of me, pillow still over my face, screaming "LOOK! I'M MOVING MY HANDS!!!" I love that I can act that retarded with you. I remember the ONLY real fight we've had. We didn't last too long not talking to each other...it was some of the hardest couple of weeks I've been through. It broke my heart to not be able to tell you everything that was going on. But I don't blame you for it at all. It's made us both stronger people & even better friends And then there's the night you received the holyghost. I was so mad. haha. I didn't want you up there if you didn't want to be...and I didn't want to break down in front of the whole Higdon church & I knew that was what was going to happen. And sure enough, just a little bit after you were down there, you were up & you were so happy. I was happy for you but so scared. lol I remember my Aunt Marie (I think) pointing at me & telling me to come hug you. I was so happy for you. I remember hugging you & the power of the Lord just shaking us both. I wanted to cry, I was sobbing, but no tears were coming out. I wish I would have got down that night & done the same thing you did. But wow, if there ever was a light for me, it's been you. You are so sweet, so humble. I know that if I ask you to pray, you will, right then. That's such a comfort to me. Hopefully, very soon you will be able to say the same about me.  I once heard someone say that a best friend is someone that even when you only see them every few months, when you do, it's like picking up right where you left off. We have that. We have that the craziness, the laughing, the singing, the talking constantly & that long hug that ends with "I love you sis" at the end of whatever random day we decide to hang out. I love when I get that call (or on the seldom case, when I get to call you) & our conversation goes something like this: "What're you doing?" "Nothing. You?" "Nothing, get ready, we're going to (fill in random destination here)." You have changed my life in so many ways. You've given me a little sister, a partner in crime, a duet singer, a confidant, A BEST FRIEND. I love you so much! 

Always, April 

Day 7:

Day 7: Five things you couldn't possibly live without

Material things don't matter so much. So a lot of these "things" will be people. (:

1. Of course Jesus. None of us would be here without him helping us through!!!

2. Family is what matters most...So true.

3. Friends. I don't know what I would possibly do without my friends.

4. Summer nights <3

5. My Droid. This thing is pretty much my lifeline. Does whatever I want, when I want...now if I could only find a guy like that! lol jkjk (;

Day 6:

Day 6: A moment you wish you could relive

The ENTIRE week of my Senior trip. We had SO much fun even though tons of crazy stuff happened. It was a really good week. I wish some things had went down differently, and had I known then what I know now I would have just been like duddeeesss. Let's chill. This is the time of our lives! They're the best group of girls in the world though & I'm SO glad I spent my Senior trip with these gorgeous ladies! And I'd love to have the opportunity to go back & do it again!

Day 5:

Day 5: A Favorite Pair of Shoes

I ALWAYS have flip flops. I love them. 

They are my favorite accessory hahaha. jk.

But I do love them. And heels. But, not too high.

Cause I'm clumsy. 

And I will fall. (:

Day 4:

Day 4: A Favorite Quote

"You're such a creeper!!!" lol jk

In the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took.

Justin Bieber is so far back in the closet, he's performing concerts in Narnia.

^^^It's so true.^^^

Day 3:

Day 3: A Favorite Book

I read sooo much. I love all kinds of books. Like:

and of COURSE

I can't really pick one in particular. :/

Day 2:

Day 2: A Favorite Movie

Usually, anything with this man: 

He's gorgeous. And THE best actor in the world. Siggghhh. (;

But other than that: 

A +++ MOVIE!!!

I loveee Mr. Darcy!!! This movie is just beautiful, & the last scene, gets me EVERY TIME!!! 

Once again, siggghhh. (:

Day 1:

Day 1: A Favorite Song

I heard this song years ago...& just recently fell back in love with it! It reminds me that there is someone out there for me & I just gotta wait til he finds me! (:

Another 30 day challenge---fun fun fun! (:

Shelby stole it from Brittany & I stole it from her! Love love love!!! (:

Day 1: A favorite song
Day 2: A favorite movie
Day 3: A favorite book
Day 4: A favorite quote
Day 5: A favorite pair of shoes
Day 6: A moment you wish you could relive
Day 7: Five things you couldn't possibly live without
Day 8: A thank you letter to someone who has changed your life
Day 9: A photo you have taken
Day 10: A photo of you taken over ten years ago
Day 11: A photo of you taken recently
Day 12: A song that you want played at your wedding
Day 13: Five strange facts about you
Day 14: A vacation you would like to take
Day 15: Five funny fears
Day 16: A song that makes you cry
Day 17: An art piece
Day 18: A photo of your favorite room in your house
Day 19: A talent of yours
Day 20: A food you like and a food you do not like
Day 21: Something you know you do differently than most people
Day 22: A website you like
Day 23: A way in which you want to be remembered
Day 24: A movie no one would expect you to love
Day 25: A recipe
Day 26: A childhood memory
Day 27: A physical feature you love
Day 28: A scar you have and its story
Day 29: Hopes, dreams, and plans you have for the next 365 days
Day 30: A motto or philosophy

Day 30:

Your favorite song this time last year-

Such a fun song! I love the music! (:

Day 29:

A song from your childhood-

This song literally came out the year I was born. lol

Day 28:

A song that makes you feel guilty-

I should love more. We all should. 

Day 27:

A song that you wish you could play-

Really ANY song...but I thought this was pretty cool...

Day 26:

A song that you can play on an instrument-

....just playing. But I wish I could. Once I get a banjo, this is my goal!!!

Day 25:

A song that makes you laugh-

I know the song and video is a little racy and I hope it doesn't offend anyone but it cracks me up! Makes me think of Zachary, Sarah and Breanna! (;

Day 24:

A song that you want to play at your funeral-

I just really love the music...it's beautiful and cheerful. I want people to celebrate my life, rather than mourn my death. And hopefully by the time I pass away, people will have something to celebrate!

Day 23:

A song you want played at your wedding-

I've ALWAYS wanted this song in my wedding! No, I didn't steal it from anyone either. It's always been a favorite song of mine and if I can incorporate it into my wedding, I will!

Day 22:

A song that you listen to when you're sad- 

Hakuna Matata-It means no worries (;

Day 21:

A song you listen to when you're happy-

I just love this song! I listen to it all the time!!!

Day 20:

A song you listen to when you're angry-

No, I don't really hate anyone..but this is a good scream to the top of your lungs til you feel better kind of song. (:

Day 19:

A song from your favorite album-

Artist-Adele

Album-21

Amazingggg <3 <3 <3

Day 18:

A song that you wish you heard on the radio-

Really, anything by Amos Lee. He's amazing! <3

Day 17:

A song that you hear often on the radio-

Good thing that I like this song... it plays a lot!

Day 16:

A song you used to love but now you hate-

I really just don't much like Lady Gaga at all anymore. She's soooo weird!

Day 15:

A song that describes you-

I'm referring to the blue eyes thing really. lol  Because everyone always compliments me on my eyes. (: But I do love this song. (:

Day 14:

A song that no one would expect you to love-

Don't ask me why...it's bad...I know. lol

Day 13:

A song that is a guilty pleasure-

DON'T JUDGE ME!

Day 12:

A song from a band you hate-

Okay, I know she's not a band...but I can't really think of any bands I hate. So I chose her. 

Day 11:

A song by your favorite band-

Probably one of my favorite songs from my favorite band, Breaking Benjamin! (No, they're not a satanic group at all.)

Day 10:

A song that makes you fall asleep-

Not because it's boring, but because it's so relaxing and beautiful. I loveeee Regina Spektor's voice!

Day 9:

A song you can dance to-

best. dancing. song. ever.

Day 8:

A song you know all the words to-

Love love love!

Day 7:

A song that makes you think of a certain event-

Of course this song makes me think of my graduation day! NSM Class of 2009! (:

Day 6:

A song that makes you think of somewhere-

I always think of NACC when I hear this song because me and Ethan used to sit in the Student Center and listen to it! (He loved the intro!)

Day 5:

A song that reminds you of someone-

This song makes me think of Miranda Clayton! We screamed this to the top of our lungs while walking through the Cornbread Festival in 2009...and when we hear it, we always text each other! lol

Day 4:

A song that makes you sad-

This song breaks my heart. They played it at baby Bailey's funeral, and now at Chelsie's...if only we had one more day with you guys! 

Day 3:

A song that makes you happy-

I don't know why, but this song makes me very happy! lol I guess because it reminds me of October of last year...that was a good month!

Day 2:

A song that you hate-

Gagggg. I HATE George Jones!!!

Day 1:

Your favorite song-

Loveee Adele! She's sooo amazing! And seems to know exactly how I feel!!!

yipee!

Finally doing the 30 day song challenge! (:


day 01 - your favorite song
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy 
day 04 - a song that makes you sad
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event 
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep 
day 11 - a song from your favorite band 
day 12 - a song from a band you hate 
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure 
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love 
day 15 - a song that describes you 
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate 
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
day 19 - a song from your favorite album
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry 
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play
day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty
day 29 - a song from your childhood 
day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year

Ugh

Once again, I'm sooo behind on this. I probably should just stop. Rawr. It's hard for me to do any of this stuff on a regular basis. Well, here's one last quote just because...it's Chuck Norris.


If you want to accomplish anything in life, you can’t just sit back and hope it will happen. You’ve got to make it happen. -Chuck Norris

Mon.:Day 4 & Tues.: Day 5

The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.  ~From a headstone in Ireland

Reasons + Day 3:

So a LOT has been going on in past few weeks! I've been to Florida, home a couple days and to the Smokies, had Easter, and Wed. our state got hit by the worst Tornadoes seen in 30+ years. I lost a good friend and 2 people I knew that went to school with me, 2 people from my Dad's childhood home church, and one of my best friend's grandparents. It's been an awful past 4 days to see all this devastation. But instead of trying to go through and do about 16 quotes from lost time, I'm just gonna start from here.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
      - Isaiah 40:29-31

Day 2:

Now you can tell everybody, this is your song. 

It may be quite simple but, now that it's done...

I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind, 

that I put down in words how wonderful life is, 

while you're in the world <3 (:

New Challenge

Okay, this time, I'm gonna do a 30 day quote challenge. I loveee quotes of every kind, so I'm gonna try and just give one that describes how I feel that day. Sooo...here we go! (:

Just because everything's changing doesn't mean it's never

 been this way before. All you can do is try to know who your 

friends are, as you go off to the war.-Regina Spektor <3 

Day 30:

Day thirty: a picture of someone you miss.

I got to see her last night but when I don't see her, I totally miss her! She's one of my best friends! 

Day 29:

Day twenty-nine: a picture that can always make you smile.

This is so funny to me because it looks just like Bama is licking Megan's mouth. But he never did! He licked her nose! Lol It's one of those photobomb kinda things I guess!

Day 28:

Day twenty-eight: a picture of something you're afraid of.

They're so ugly! EEK!

Day 27:

Day twenty-seven: a picture of yourself and a family member.

I think I have pics of about everyone in the immediate family.

So this is my cousin, Logan.

And he's single ladies. lol

Day 26:

Day twenty-six: a picture of something that means a lot to you.

Of course I can't choose just one "something". Friends and family are what mean a lot to me. All these people mean so much to me I can't even begin to explain. I love them all.