The Cowgirl in Me

Mark, Chloe, Janae and KC at the Tim McGraw concert. :)

Well, I finally did it....I went to a Tim McGraw concert!! Eleisha told me I had to do it before I die, and wow, she was SO right!! Tim McGraw is AMAZING in concert!! He's even better than on his CD. It was a fun concert-even KC and I hiking from a church parking lot miles away so that we could get there on time, watching drunk people dance, and singing along to all of the songs. Country reminds me of home and of my awesome dad. I had a great time, and loved singing the songs that remind me of beautiful Washington, my family, childhood, and good times. Life is good.
Love, Janae

Life....in Numbers

Aren't they the cutest kids ever? I can't wait to see them again. :)

Here is my life in numbers:

268 days until I graduate from BYU,
70-ish days until Eleisha gets home from her mission,
53 days until Amelia gets married,
37 days until I start student teaching,
...16 days until I am done with this term,
and 4 days until the Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum concert!!
LIFE IS GOOD!!

May I also add, at least 5 boys to date before I get married, a million cookies to munch on before I die, 5 marathons to run before I die, 4 more continents to visit before I die, and a million days to live, enjoy life, and love and be with friends and family. Life is good. I love you all!!
-Janae

Lifetime Friends

Lauren, Courtney, Eleisha, Eleisha's friend and I having a blast at Disneyland in Summer 2008. I can't wait for Eleisha to get back from her mish. Crazy times coming soon!! :)

I am grateful for amazing friends. I am lucky to have some of the most amazing friends in the world. They make me smile, laugh lots, be optimistic about the future, be uplifted, have faith, work hard and to be all I can be. KC and I were talking about lifetime friends last night, when I came upon this inspired poem. So, to my lifetime friends Haliaka, KC, Liz,Lauren, Eleisha, Courtney, Thomas and Miguel. Enjoy!! I love you all tons. Thanks for all you do for me, and for all those whose lives you touch!!


Friends come in Three Sizes-Reason, Season and Lifetime (Anonymous)
People always come into your life for a reason, season or a lifetime
When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty,
or to provide you with guidance and support,
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend to you , and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die, Sometimes they just walk away.
Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire
fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.
When people come into your life for a SEASON,
it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.
They may bring you the experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
And like Spring turns into Summer and Summer to fall,
the season eventually ends.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
those things you must build upon in order to have
a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person anyway;
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships
and areas of your life.
It is said love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
Thank you for being such a special part of my life.

So, to my dear ones, thanks for being a lifetime friend!! Love ya tons!!
-Janae

Summer is meant for hiking...and a healthy dose of sunshine and friends!!

Free and I hiking Nunn's Peak. :)

I am calling myself to repentance and updating my blog. I haven't had a mandated assignment to do since I just finished my M Com class, but I should update and keep friends and family up to date with amazing life and exciting adventures.

My good old buddy, Freeman came down to Utah for a friend's wedding and I got the opportunity to see him. It was a very busy and stressfull week, but it was a bright ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air to my week. We hiked Nunn's Peak, which is up by Bridal Veil Falls-gorgeous!! We hiked about eight miles, and ran some of it, too. It felt great to be in nature with a good friend.

Aren't God's creations amazing? What beauty, what complexity, what splendor, what a miracle are His creations. I can never doubt His love or existence, especially with all of the marvelous creations He has made. Enjoy life, enjoy love, and enjoy this marvelous world He has made. Love, Janae

Serving Someone Each Day Keeps the Blues Away!!

KC and I. :)

Our assignment this week was to do something nice for someone. This is a goal I have every day, so I think that it is a fabulous assignment. I think that serving others is the key to happiness and to strong relationships.

My good friend KC and I are very close because we serve each other. He was there when I needed someone to help me move my things from apartment to apartment, and when I needed someone to hug me and tell me I am awesome after a rough breakup. I am so grateful for that care and constant friendship. As his friend, I try to do my part as well. For example, this week I shared some canned food my mom had given me with KC, and let him borrow my car on Friday night. Although this sounds like very small and simple acts of kindness, they are the ones that keep relationships and feelings of love and concern for the other strong.

Service is what keeps us happy in this life. Service is what mends us together in unity and love in our relationships. Keep on serving-an act of service each day keeps the blues at bay and close friends nearby!!

Love the Journey

Love the journey-no matter what!!

Once again, a favorite song becomes an anthem for my life. This time it is called "I'll pray for You" by Sara Evans. It says that que sera, sera.

I have been talking with a lot of friends who are going through difficult times, and this song expresses how I feel to a "t". Life can be rough, life can be difficult, life can be sad, life can throw you down, but it goes on. The wonderful thing about life is that it goes on and that it has its ups and downs so that you can appreciate each unique part of it. Without trials and sadness, we cannot fully appreciate happy times and joy. Just as each ingredient is necessary in a recipe, whether it be bitter, sweet, sour, spicy or bland, in combination with all of the ingredients, it becomes a complete (and delicious) whole. My life is not complete without the spicy outdoor adventures, bitter break-ups, sweet moments with family,or sour blind dates. Without variety, my life is boring, so I choose to love the journey. Que sera, sera.

Sara Evans:
Que sera, sera, life goes on
Whatever's meant to be will always be
And baby what don't kill you, will make you strong
Just love the journey that you're on

Summer is meant for Adventure!!

Emily and I gettin' ready to go spelunking!! :)

Man, this has been a fun and adventurous weekend. On Friday, I organized a bonfire and we had 35-40 people there!! It was way fun. We made 'smores, played barefoot soccer, had a sing along, chatted, looked at the stars, and had a great time.

Today, I started the morning with a ward service project. We visited an older couple to help them with their yard work. The husband was from Brazil and the wife was of Mexican descent, so I had fun getting to talk with them. Then, we weeded, mowed, raked, etc., etc.

After the service project I played with my team in a championship intramural frisbee game. We won 10-8!! The other team was really good, too, so it felt even better. We now only have two more games before the final, and I would love to win another intramural champion t shirt.

After the service project, Emily, Jacob, Mack, and I went caving and spelunking. It was so much fun. Utah has so much adventure, nature, and beauty to offer!! It was my first time, and that means I get to made another check on my "summer adventures list".:)

Speaking of my summer adventure list, I am getting more and more done, while simultaneously finding more. Here are some of them:

-Go to the Manti Pageant (June 19th w/KC & Haliaka)
-Go camping (preferably at Yellowstone)
-Go to a Real Salt Lake Game (Aug. 14th w/ Mil and Lee)
-Go to the hot springs in Springville
-Do baptisms in the SLC temple
-Have a BBQ
-Run a marathon
-Go to Lagoon
-Bike the Hiawatha Trail again
-Go to a concert (preferably Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw)

Life is good-always full of adventure, fun, love and amazing people. Love it.