Late Night or Early Morning?

Well, it's creeping up to 1AM & I am not the least bit tired. I'm actually lying in my bed right now, in the dark. Shadie is asleep. Gosh, I dunno what's wrong with me. I hate this feeling. I just wanna sleep when normal people are supposed to feel sleepy! Haha.

Anyways, I have a feeling that this will be kind of a short blog. A lot has been weighing on my mind lately. I feel like my head is so messed up. I guess it all just comes within the package of being a girl, right? Hah. We just think too much.

Today I was told by someone that is close to me that I lack confidence. It kinda hit me hard. Well, truthfully, their statement was correct. I lack confidence. I guess I lack confidence in a lot of things. Gosh, I've been praying so hard for God to help me... I feel like I'm still waiting. It's either that or He really just wants me to learn to accept things for the way they are and move on with life. After all, the most important thing is to "be beautiful to Him" ...& that goes for all things in life. Funny how I know this to be true, yet my girly instincts kick in & I let them take over.

But I just wanted to share some random pictures that I've taken over the summer.

This right here would be Bill Hinson. We pretty much grew up together--in a way. We went to church together & he left to serve a two year mission. I can't believe how much he has changed. He is such a great guy--seriously, any girl would be lucky to date him!
If you are interested, contact me for his number! HAHA, jk!
But anyways, yeah, Bill goes to BYU-I & he drove to Logan to come visit his old friend. It was so crazy to see him again after almost 3 years! I really did miss him... seeing him again was awesome. I love to catch up with old friends.

Deb, Becca, & I. So, it's a bit different this summer--I don't get to see them every single day like I did last summer. I really missed these girls. It's always so much fun when we are together. Whether it be watching Spongebob, drinking frazzles, dancing in the livingroom, or just hanging around outside on some swings, we are always laughing & always having soo much fun.
Oh! & this is their sister Sarah! She also returned from a mission as well. She is so incredibly cute, haha! We are happy she is home.
It was really great to see her after such a long time as well. Now all we are missing is Leo, Mark, & Eko. Gosh, it always gets to me when I come home & I can't see them because they're not there.,, They are actually out in the hometown! Vabeach is stealing them from us this summer... They need to come back home, PRONTO!
WE MISS YOU THREE!

As you can read from a previous blog, my roommate, Shadie, is getting married this August. This would be her fiance & my unoffical roommate, Jed! He is so funny. Really. I'm always laughing when he is around. He's demanding that I live with him and Shadie in their house when they get married... he even offered the CLOSET! With a sewing machine...
Running Asian sweatshops. Gosh. Haha.


This last pic that I wanted to share is of Mr. Kyle Fitzgerald. Kyle is one of my closest friends out here in Logan. We hadn't seen each other in a long time since he had been in California... so one day, after work, Kyle & I decided to catch a movie. We ended up seeing this really scary/funny/good movie called "Drag Me To Hell" (rated PG-13) haha. The trailers to this movie were really scary... but watching it was HILARIOUS!
This picture was taken when Kyle was saying:
"It was so awesome, the sign broke!"

haha!

Scott & Stacy--something about us, or actually, him.

Wow, so it has been a while since I've updated my blog... again. But due to popular demand (I'm totally kidding about that) ...& boredom, I'm going to update.

Well, a lot has happened since the last time I posted. Shadie is officially engaged! She has a pretty rock on her finger. My former roommate, Melanie, is engaged too! Gosh, and they're both getting married the same weekend in August. Holy wow. Seems like people here in Utah are just getting married left & right!

People keep asking me when Scott & I will be ready to get married. Haha, yeah--well, my answer is always going to be when the Lord knows we are ready. If the Lord gives you the impression that you are with the right person, then it is commanded that we trust in Him. Why turn away from good feelings?

I still think Scott & I are super young. He is about to graduate & go to graduate school... & I have a couple more years before I even graduate myself. So, there's no rush in us getting married... although we do talk about it every now & then. Planning is good; but really, we are in no way trying to jump in right this second. We are just relying on the Lord. That is the best we can do; especially given our situation--the distance. We have been praying hard & I have faith that the right feelings will come. The Lord will direct our paths.

Anyways, I didn't wanna write this blog and explain feelings, emotions, marriage plans or whatnot... it was just something on my mind since people have been asking so much, haha. Especially living here in Utah! Ugh.

But all I really wanted to do was state a couple things about me & Scott (mostly Scott)--& why we are pretty much a perfect fit. Well, okay, let me restate that, why he is a perfect fit for me. I've dated around--didn't really find what I was looking for until Scott M. Trinh came along :)

A few reasons why:

HE IS SO CHILL--yes, he is like one of the most laid back people that I know. He's not easily angered. He's a calm, & thinks with a cooled head.

HE GETS ALONG WITH EVERYONE--doesn't matter who you are. He really takes the time to get to know a person when he first meets them. He's not shy at all; but very outgoing.

HE IS RESPECTFUL--especially towards my family, which is super important, especially since they're pretty much traditional Filipinos.

HE HAS GOALS/AMBITION--he is not a bum! gosh, this is something I didn't like while dating some other guys. I really didn't like when I would ask,
"so what do you wanna do with your life? what are you in school for?"
"uh, i dunno?"
Sorry, but that kinda doesn't cut it with me, haha. But yeah, Scott is in school & is going to graduate school for School Psychology. At a boy :)

HE MAKES ME LAUGH--and it's genuine. Like, I don't just laugh to laugh... he really brings it out of me. Sometimes, he doesn't even have to try! I love it.

There are lots of other things that I love about Scott, but I won't post them all up on here. These are just the ones that are more important to me--that I haven't been able to fully find in a person other than him. & There is one last thing that really blows me away... (I've seen this in other guys as well, but I was so impressed to see it in Scott so soon)

HE LIVES WHAT HE BELIEVES IN--walking by faith, not by sight. Recognizing where the spirit of the Lord dwells & where he doesn't. Gosh, I can not express how it makes me feel to hear Scott talk about his faith in Christ. It so much amazingness rolled in to one. Haha.

But yeah, pretty much, I have the best boyfriend in the entire world! I'm extremely happy with him & I can't wait to see him next month!! AHHHH!! :)

Roommates, Boyfriend, & Car Crashes.

Wow, so it's been an insanely long time since I've updated this blog. So much has happened since the last time I updated. I really don't even know where to begin!

Anyways, I just wanted to write down certain things that have crossed my mind.

My roommate, Shadie, & her boyfriend Jed are going to get married this August! Can you believe that?! It was only last August that they met!

Well, since Shadie will be moving out after the summer time, I've been thinking about some of the changes that I'd have to face. It will definitely be strange having a roommate that isn't Miss Shadie Ann. She's such a good roommate, even better friend, and probably the greatest "sister" that I'll ever have. I'm glad she and Jed are together... I really can't think of anyone better for her!

So, the troubles of "a new roommate" have been weighing on my mind... but I'm sure it'll all work out alright. I'm pretty sure Perla, one of my other roommates, and I will be sharing a room next Fall. She's so much fun. I guess it's just hard for me to get used to the idea, haha.

Oh! Hm, Scott came to visit me during Spring Break! It was so much fun. He's so amazing and so good to me :) I really am a lucky girl. Haha. He went through the trouble of asking my parents how they felt about us dating... and if it was alright if we did. Gosh, NO ONE has ever done that for me before. Scott really is something else. I'm so happy with him! He makes me happy.

Let's see... my spring break was March 6th - 16th. I celebrated my 21st birthday with my family & boyfriend. I got to go to Salt Lake and see stuff around there with Scott. Oh, but the biggest thing that happened was probably my car accident. Ugh.

Some girl was reading at the wheel... and she rear ended me at about 30 - 35 mph... Yeah. We were stopped at a light behind some other cars... and she wasn't paying attention. I was at the wheel, Scott in the passenger's seat, and my brother, Darryl, right behind me.

The car hit where Darryl was sitting... (no worries, he is fine... none of us were hurt too bad)... but it was pretty shocking. (Click it or ticket, by the way) ...you know.

But through this experience, I was able to see the hand of God in my life. Before we were hit, we were kind of just sitting in the car... not really talking or anything. My hands were on the wheel... the car was stopped behind the car in front of us... normal, right? Well, when the car hit us from behind, my car went flying forwards (about 10ft - 12ft) ...and headed right. It wasn't in my mind to even turn to the right until the car started going in that direction...

I knew that it was Heavenly Father... guiding the car out of the way... He made it possible so that wouldn't hit the car parked in front of us. I know this. It's amazing how we can really see his Hand... how little "miracles" like that can bless us, even change us.

Anyways, that's pretty much all I wanted to share... haha. I'll leave you with pictures of my Corolla after the accident. Oh! By the way, her insurance paid for everything... including my new Honda Civic 2006 :D haha. yay!

Random Happenings in Logan.

Hello there, bloggers [:

It's been a while since I've updated this thing, so I thought I should fill you in on some of the random happenings in Logan. First off, I'd like to introduce the world to Weeder, our new apartment fish. BF (Big Fish) recently passed away and we needed a new little friend for the apartment.

Funny story though, we had two fish... Weeder & Diah. We now only have one, Weeder. Diah is gone. I'll show you the pictures from the incident... & I'll let you figure out the story for yourselves:

Anyways...

Let's see... Kyle has been coming over a lot more. He's so fun to hang out with... especially on Hairbrush Karaoke nights.

My roommates & I were almost all together for dinner one night! I missed us being together so I volunteered to make dinner for the apartment. Everyone stayed, but Nance had a recital to go to or something, I can't remember. We missed her ]:

Hahaa, I dunno why I'm grabbing my shirt? But yeah, this was right before making the meal.

The ingredients...

Some of the finished product... Haha.

Shadie & Mel playing around with chopsticks. Haha, they're so cute.
Lastly, my roommates--minus Nancy.
Yeah, it was fun eating dinner together!

Yeah, so a lot of other really spontaneous things have been happening around Andy Six, but I think the superior event would have to be this:Or this...Maybe this?
Naw, actually... it's this.
SINGLE LADIES?

Haha, goodnight [:

this post it dedicated to my beautiful roommate, troy!!! this is melanie on your computer, thanks for letting me use your internet all the time; you are the best!! thanks for everything you do for us and for me personally, troy, you always cook food and share your food, you are always a good listening ear, and i know you would to anything for you friends. i love you t-man, the best friend a pirate hooker could ask for!! tee hee.

No Fear in Love.

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made in perfect love. We love him because he first loved us." --1 John 4:18-19.

Love it.

Christmas

Hello everyone! I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas! I know I did [:

I got to spend it with my family out here in Saratoga Springs. It was so much fun--and there was so much food. Here's our little family get together in like, four minutes. Enjoy & Happy Holidays [: