Gingervitis

I've been called names such as carrot top, fire ball, ginger, Agent Orange, fire crotch, & freckle face to name a few of the nicer ones..
I've also gotten compliments my whole life on my hair color, and I am just now beginning to really appreciate it. You really can't get this color from a box!! Of course with the hair comes the "freak skin" and freckles... but I'm beginning to kind of like those too..

Here are some red hair inspired facts for you:

I am a mutant! Red hair is caused by a recessive mutation on the MC1R gene on chromosome 16.
That same gene mutation causes Spirit Bears too.

There are more Mormons than Redheads! Only 1-2% of the world has red hair, and it's slowly dying out:(.

We have less hairs on our head then the average person, but the hairs themselves tend to be thicker.

We are more sensitive to pain, and it normally takes 20% more anesthesia to make us comfortable. No wonder I don't love my dentist.

Throughout history we have been called violent, emotional, hot tempered, crazy, mystical, and unclean..
In early Germany, natural red hair was considered to be a sure sign that a woman was a witch. The Greeks believed that red heads became vampires when they died. Egyptians reportedly paid tribute to their god by burying men with red hair while they were still alive. If you pass a red haired person on the street in Corsica, you're supposed to spit. Yet it's considered an honor to have a red haired child in Denmark..

With that being said, do you think having red hair is a blessing, or a curse?
I hope you all have a favorite red head in your life!
Until next time- ☮ ♥ ☀

I don't communicate very well..

I have so many things I want to say, but something between my brain and my mouth [or my fingers in this case] simply does not function right.

I always want to write in my blog or in my journal, and I am always afraid to sound stupid, or be judged by my writing.
I have decided this is ridiculous. I am who I am, and I love who I am - so why care what anyone else thinks? That is their problem, not mine.. right?


I have decided to take my own advice and just do it. I know I don't communicate very well WHATSOEVER, but maybe with practice I will be able to express myself a little bit better.
Until next time- Peace, love and sunshine!

I turned 24 this week!!
It left almost faster than it came, and I am still in denial.
My adorable aunt in law was commenting on my age yesterday, telling me she had her life planned up just until 24! That was her big year, she graduated from the U, married my uncle and got pregnant, all in the same year.
HOLY CRAP.
That sure did put my life in perspective.. I had my life semi planned out too, I was going to marry the boy I have been in love with my whole life. I would be married by the end of this year (10/11/12).
That is a scary thought.
"Life is what is happening while you are busy making other plans"- I can honestly say I am happy with where I am in life, and whom I have become. Yeah, sure I will probably never finish school, and never get married.. but I love my life to the fullest, and that is all that matters right? #YOLO.
Instead of doing my "New Years Resolutions" on January 1st, I decided I wanted to start them May 14th, a fresh start for another year in my life. This is going to be the best year yet. :)

Rise up

This quote is simply amazing.

As you may or may not know, Jess and I broke up the end of October, and we both really need to take it for what it is, and move on.
Given the situation and the current circumstances, it is terribly sad to see it end like it did.

Anyone who has ever seen "Jess & Jessi" together cannot deny there is an attraction there. Love has never been an issue between us, and I can honestly say he is one amazing person, and an incredible friend.. Sometimes people change, and feelings change. Given our history together, it is so sad, but you only live once, and we both need to work on us as individuals, and be truly satisfied in life.

"the hardest part about the fucking business is minding your own" -Drake
Nobody will ever know what is really between us, besides us. As strong as both of us are, there is still an open wound.. but absolutely no hate! I hope as our family and friends you can respect that, stay out of our business, and support each of us in what we do with our own separate lives. Thank you!
As always, peace, love and sunshine- coming your way :)

Summertime :)

Amazing is as simple as 1. 2. 3!
I love summer, and I love fruit!
This summer is going to be the best yet, I know it!!
#simplethingsinlife:

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#Blessings.

I have been meaning to blog this for months:

Three things I am thankful for today are:
1. Good music!! My life rolls to the beat, and I am so happy it is always there to make me smile, or scream, or cry! :)
2. Breathing!! You don't fully appreciate a good deep breath until you can't breathe. Plus, you could possibly breathe your way through anything.
3. Our bodies!! It can feel like we absolutely "can't do it" anymore, and it just keeps moving, and only gets stronger. Believe it or not, I am thankful for the opportunity to study anatomy and learn more about how it works! Anatomy helps me appreciate the body just that much more.
Until next time,
Peace, love, and sunshine :)

Summer Dreaming

This summer I want to get out and enjoy nature as much as possible!! I LOVE camping, hiking, wave-running, four-wheeling, swimming, boating, running through the sprinklers, picnics, laying out, boogie boarding, riding my bike, roller-blading, you name it- LETS DO IT. Lake Powell is a summer 2011 MUST, at least a few times!! :)