It's official, I moved out!!!! ......oooooooffff mysistersroomandintomybrothers. What?! Like you guys don't want your own rooms! And I'm only 24, okay?? Sheesh.
This has been a long time in coming guys, and it took YEARS of careful planning. It started when I was just a wee lass. I made sure I always kept my room clean so my mom would know I was responsible enough to live on my own. The process took many moons.
Then, I insisted I share a room with Baby Sister after she was born because I knew she would be messy, so I would clean up after her so my mom would know I could even handle the messes of others.
A while later I even moved out and to a different state and took pictures of my clean room and sent it to Mom so she could see the proof.
Finally, I moved back, but to my dismay, a room of my own was not to be had at the Sommers' residence. So I had to keep planning.
I tricked Little Brother into serving a full time mission. I even convinced Parents that Big Brother would love to live somewhere else.
The last piece to the puzzle. I had to work very hard to stay not married so that I could finally enjoy the peace of a room of my own.
And now, on this very evening, I, Savannah Sommers am typing to you from MY OWN ROOM.
Okay, all joking aside, it's pretty ridiculous how excited this makes me. Plus we painted over all the boy on the walls so now it looks like a new part of the house. And slowly but surely it is getting decorated. I'm exhausted from how much work has gone into this room. But the result is going to be so worth it! Plus I'm taking pictures of the whole process, so you all will get to see the end result, are you not just so excited??
Anywho, Peace and Blesseeengs!!!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Howdy
So, it has been QUITE SOME TIME since I blogged. Writer's block, writers block, righters block....??one of those was my issue. Jk, I know how to spell writers, you guys.
Life lately. A big event was that I purchased an iphone, much to the anguish of my anti-iphone older brother, but he just doesn't understand, it's just so........AMAZING!!! Actually, that's being dramatic. I only got an iphone because I allowed some bum-guy to talk me into it, I have no idea how they actually compare to any other phone as this was also my first smart phone.
Another new event is that I have started attending IA. (Iphone-aholics anonymous)
No, but seriously, getting a smart phone was a huge step for me!! Now I can text people funny pictures ALL. DAY. I needed this really bad. I can't believe I went so long without the ability to do this. My life has dramatically improved. My mom loves that I hardly ever talk to her anymore. Okay, slight exaggeration there. She doesn't like it. Okay, another exaggeration, I still talk to her. But any ideas of how to get myself to set my phone down for more than 25 min would be greatly appreciated.
Um, some other things that happened, I got engaged, and then I got not engaged. But I don't super want to dwell on that. I do want to say that I believe Heavenly Father has a plan for all of us and I want to do my best to align my will to His. This life is short. We can't always see the purpose for certain things, but we can act in faith. That's all He asks of us. Always act in faith that obedience will lead to our incredible joy.
BIG THING!! Little brother Gabe is now on his mission in Tempe, AZ! I have to say that it's a huge comfort that he is just right down there *Pointing south* as opposed to Dwight's mission where he was all the way through there *pointing through center of earth to the other side of the planet, Madagascar* But Elder Gabe is actually having some pretty third world experiences, stuff we didn't really expect. But he loves it! And he's all mature in his e-mail and facebook posts, making his older sister look like a bigger kid than she already is. And he is in a facebooking mission, which is amazing! They get to talk to people about the gospel from anywhere on the planet that has internet, basically! And we get to see his inspirational quotes every day, which makes for a happier Mom and sisters :)
Something I should probably announce is that Kimmy and I are going to leave and work as entertainers on a cruise ship. Or train dolphins in Hawaii. Or become pirates. We haven't really decided, but something is going to happen. But we DID get Barbie feet the other night when we swam in the Carson City hot springs for about 2 hours, which could be really beneficial to our modeling careers. We expect that our modeling careers will take off any day now. But anyway, Barbie feet. You know what I'm talking about? We got really excited for a minute because eeeeevvveeerrrrryyyy little girl wants to be like Barbie. You know, 7 ft tall, 20 in waist, 44 in bust and 34 in hips. And feet that make it so you can always wear stilettos. We literally couldn't put our feet flat for a few seconds, best feeling ever. Actually not though.
Life lately. A big event was that I purchased an iphone, much to the anguish of my anti-iphone older brother, but he just doesn't understand, it's just so........AMAZING!!! Actually, that's being dramatic. I only got an iphone because I allowed some bum-guy to talk me into it, I have no idea how they actually compare to any other phone as this was also my first smart phone.
Another new event is that I have started attending IA. (Iphone-aholics anonymous)
No, but seriously, getting a smart phone was a huge step for me!! Now I can text people funny pictures ALL. DAY. I needed this really bad. I can't believe I went so long without the ability to do this. My life has dramatically improved. My mom loves that I hardly ever talk to her anymore. Okay, slight exaggeration there. She doesn't like it. Okay, another exaggeration, I still talk to her. But any ideas of how to get myself to set my phone down for more than 25 min would be greatly appreciated.
Um, some other things that happened, I got engaged, and then I got not engaged. But I don't super want to dwell on that. I do want to say that I believe Heavenly Father has a plan for all of us and I want to do my best to align my will to His. This life is short. We can't always see the purpose for certain things, but we can act in faith. That's all He asks of us. Always act in faith that obedience will lead to our incredible joy.
BIG THING!! Little brother Gabe is now on his mission in Tempe, AZ! I have to say that it's a huge comfort that he is just right down there *Pointing south* as opposed to Dwight's mission where he was all the way through there *pointing through center of earth to the other side of the planet, Madagascar* But Elder Gabe is actually having some pretty third world experiences, stuff we didn't really expect. But he loves it! And he's all mature in his e-mail and facebook posts, making his older sister look like a bigger kid than she already is. And he is in a facebooking mission, which is amazing! They get to talk to people about the gospel from anywhere on the planet that has internet, basically! And we get to see his inspirational quotes every day, which makes for a happier Mom and sisters :)
Something I should probably announce is that Kimmy and I are going to leave and work as entertainers on a cruise ship. Or train dolphins in Hawaii. Or become pirates. We haven't really decided, but something is going to happen. But we DID get Barbie feet the other night when we swam in the Carson City hot springs for about 2 hours, which could be really beneficial to our modeling careers. We expect that our modeling careers will take off any day now. But anyway, Barbie feet. You know what I'm talking about? We got really excited for a minute because eeeeevvveeerrrrryyyy little girl wants to be like Barbie. You know, 7 ft tall, 20 in waist, 44 in bust and 34 in hips. And feet that make it so you can always wear stilettos. We literally couldn't put our feet flat for a few seconds, best feeling ever. Actually not though.
As we speak, I am downloading a bunch of piano guys music for the Gabe-man and we are going to send to him for his b-day which is on the 26th. So I'm going to post a vid of one of their songs, it's pretty gorgeous.
Well that about does it for me, can't think of more to write. But peace and blessings!!!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Irony
I have had a few very ironic experiences in my life. and I enjoy them. because after the fact, they always make me laugh. always after though, I for sure don't like them in the moment.
example one. the other night I was driving home. that's not the ironic part, hold on. and I was listening to a talk given by Elder Cook. it's a really great talk, you should definitely read or listen to it if you have a minute. here's the link--->Personal Peace
and now for the irony. I was listening to it while driving in my car which I had forgotten to register and there were cops EVERYWHERE. one even zoomed past me with his lights on and I thought for sure I was done for. so my heart and mind were definitely not calm at this point. then a coyote ran across the road and I screamed because my nerves were about to ....um,....something. I was just very wound up, let's say. so, irony. talk on peace playing in the background of a frantic, practically illegal car. and did I mention I have an irrational fear of coyotes? I do.
here is another story from the past. I don't know that this is irony so much as just an interesting coincidence. wait,... anywho, there was this day back when I was going to SUU. it was one of the first warm days we had had in quite a while and I had decided I would try to do myself up reeeeaaal cute and not even wear a jacket. I took extra time with my hair, picked out my favorite clothing articles, painted my toe nails, all the stuff. and I was walking on campus feeling pretty dang fly. now, there is this walkway on SUU campus. it's pretty much a main walkway. it goes right down the center between all these main buildings and everyone has to walk down this cement path at some point in their day. and at the end of the path is a wide staircase, also a very popular walkway. and I was walking up these stairs with a large-ish crowd of people behind me. and I was thinking how cute I felt and how much less self-conscious I was that day. and my flip-flop caught the edge of one of the stairs. and I flew forward, throwing all the books and sheets of music I was carrying. and I landed less then gracefully, scraping my hands and wrists. and I learned something that day. and I've learned it several times since. flip-flops are the devil. just kidding, that's not what I learned. I learned to not get too prideful. and I also wonder how anyone can even be prideful. because I can't be the only one this stuff happens to. right????
so why did I tell you these stories? no idea. but peace and blessings!!
example one. the other night I was driving home. that's not the ironic part, hold on. and I was listening to a talk given by Elder Cook. it's a really great talk, you should definitely read or listen to it if you have a minute. here's the link--->Personal Peace
and now for the irony. I was listening to it while driving in my car which I had forgotten to register and there were cops EVERYWHERE. one even zoomed past me with his lights on and I thought for sure I was done for. so my heart and mind were definitely not calm at this point. then a coyote ran across the road and I screamed because my nerves were about to ....um,....something. I was just very wound up, let's say. so, irony. talk on peace playing in the background of a frantic, practically illegal car. and did I mention I have an irrational fear of coyotes? I do.
here is another story from the past. I don't know that this is irony so much as just an interesting coincidence. wait,... anywho, there was this day back when I was going to SUU. it was one of the first warm days we had had in quite a while and I had decided I would try to do myself up reeeeaaal cute and not even wear a jacket. I took extra time with my hair, picked out my favorite clothing articles, painted my toe nails, all the stuff. and I was walking on campus feeling pretty dang fly. now, there is this walkway on SUU campus. it's pretty much a main walkway. it goes right down the center between all these main buildings and everyone has to walk down this cement path at some point in their day. and at the end of the path is a wide staircase, also a very popular walkway. and I was walking up these stairs with a large-ish crowd of people behind me. and I was thinking how cute I felt and how much less self-conscious I was that day. and my flip-flop caught the edge of one of the stairs. and I flew forward, throwing all the books and sheets of music I was carrying. and I landed less then gracefully, scraping my hands and wrists. and I learned something that day. and I've learned it several times since. flip-flops are the devil. just kidding, that's not what I learned. I learned to not get too prideful. and I also wonder how anyone can even be prideful. because I can't be the only one this stuff happens to. right????
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| I love ironic croc |
Monday, April 15, 2013
Feelin' senti-mental
K so I've been going through some bins I have that are full of old school stuff. Like stuff from school that is old, not "old school". Anywho, it is giving me that sort of heart-achy feeling you get when you start remembering too many happy things that have gone by. I am happy that I went through those things and had those experiences, but I'm sad because I miss those people that I never get to see anymore. I have all these old notes from my friends. Notes of encouragement, get well notes, old pics, quirky gifts people have given me, etc. And I am really missing these people right now. Like a lot. Mary Swank, Dani Harris, Anastassia, it has been waaaaaaay too long since I have seen you and I'm not happy about it!! So I made a little resolution. Whenever I take trips, I mostly only want to go where I can see these people I care about. Sight-seeing and all that can wait, I want to see my people!!
K, that was the sentimental part. Now for the funny part.
My little sister wrote me this little letter while I was away for my first semester of school. This is what it said and her exact spelling and punctuation. She was 8.
Oct, 23, 2008
Dear Savannah,
The best sister in the world!
A few days ago we'll as you know.
I got on the trampoline like I always do,
and the first jump I we'll I got a head ake,
and every single time I went up and down it got worse.
But I didn't want to get off.
Because every single time I get on the trampoline,
I haf to have a good reson to get off.
And that is what I call not a good reson.
So I stayed on with my stuipid friend named head ake.
Once I got on the trampoline and we'll I had to get off
because of stuipid homework.
But, I didn't want to get off so, I stayed on.
The next time I had to get off was worse because
that had a reson that was very bad.
But, now and then I am getting head akes.
Your sister,
Sidney
p.s. I think we are growing alike, don't you?
write back
Bahahaha, love my lil sis :) The "reson" she included that little postscript is because I get "head akes" when I jump on the tramp, so she and Gabe were always upset at me for not jumping with them.
K, that was the sentimental part. Now for the funny part.
My little sister wrote me this little letter while I was away for my first semester of school. This is what it said and her exact spelling and punctuation. She was 8.
Oct, 23, 2008
Dear Savannah,
The best sister in the world!
A few days ago we'll as you know.
I got on the trampoline like I always do,
and the first jump I we'll I got a head ake,
and every single time I went up and down it got worse.
But I didn't want to get off.
Because every single time I get on the trampoline,
I haf to have a good reson to get off.
And that is what I call not a good reson.
So I stayed on with my stuipid friend named head ake.
Once I got on the trampoline and we'll I had to get off
because of stuipid homework.
But, I didn't want to get off so, I stayed on.
The next time I had to get off was worse because
that had a reson that was very bad.
But, now and then I am getting head akes.
Your sister,
Sidney
p.s. I think we are growing alike, don't you?
write back
Bahahaha, love my lil sis :) The "reson" she included that little postscript is because I get "head akes" when I jump on the tramp, so she and Gabe were always upset at me for not jumping with them.
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| Yep, Sidney, you and I ARE growing more alike :) |
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Changing up the game plan
Hey guys. So I have been in a blogging rut and haven't known what to do. But I've recently had an idea that I am going to run with and I am very excited! So my blog will be in remodel mode for a few weeks. But stay tuned, and I am gonna need my friends help getting my blog of the ground! Thanks to everyone who reads, I am so super excited about this new plan, I hope it works!!
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