30 Days of Blogging in Review

I'm sad that it's over!

The 30 Days of Blogging has been a great way to fill my blogging time.

Sometimes I wonder what the point of my blog is and most of the time I decide it's just a place for me to ramble.

It's also introduced me to other blogs through comments that readers left and I love that!

So, just in case you missed it, here are my 30 days in review.

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
day 2- the meaning behind your blog name
day 3- a picture of you as a child
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been
day 6- favorite super hero and why
day 7- a picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why
day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days
days 10 and 11
day 12- write a poem to someone you love
day 13- your 5 favorite books and why
day 14- a picture of you and your family
days 15 and 16
day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have
day 19- write about a sweet memory from your past
day 20- write a letter to someone
day 21 - a picture of something that makes you happy
day 22 and 23
day 24- post your favorite quote or verse of scripture and why
day 25 and 26
day 27- my day job verses my passion
day 28- cruise a thesaurus and pick out 10 words you like the sound of
day 29 - favorite tv shows and why you like them
day 30 - movies you can watch again and again.

The End:: Day 30

Day 30 - movies you can watch again and again.

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There are SO many more movies I can add to this list! 

I love watching movies, especially my favorites. 

I've known some people, who don't like to watch the same movie twice,

which is fine for them, but if I know a movie is going to make me happy then why wouldn't I watch it again?

 

Day 29

Day 29 - favorite tv shows and why you like them

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This show is my all time favorite.  I've watched every episode more times than I can count.  

I love this show because of it's quirks and because of the mother-daughter relationship.

I also love this show because it's something that my sisters and I have in common and because I'll get a random GG's quote from Corinne and I'll know instantly what she's talking about.  I also love that it'll brighten any bad day that I'm having.

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Beautiful people, intense episodes, and a good plot.

All reasons why this is my #1 actually-currently-running-on-TV show.

Another reason why I love it is because my whole family loves it and because I got my boyfriend to watch it!

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Ah! I'm so upset that we don't have cable and I missed the Season 5 premiere of "Army Wives" tonight.

This show makes me cry almost every episode and I can relate to a lot in it.

I also love the idea of having a solid support system of friends and family around you, especially when you're dealing with something like the military.

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Last but not least, there's Smallville.

At first I started watching this show on DVD because my grandparents were into it.

After I introduced it to my family, my sister Candace got obsessed and now we're all Clark Kent fans.

I haven't been able to keep up with the current and last season because of work, but I can't wait to watch it on DVD! 

Day 28

day 28- cruise a thesaurus and pick out 10 words you like the sound of

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Avidity: Eagerness
 

Resplendence: Glitter

Jejunity: Youth

Hotchpotch: Mess, mix-up

Cuddlesome: Cuddly

Bossest: Boss

Figmental: Ficticious

Firebug: A person who sets fire

Orchestrina: Music box

Drinkery: Bar

Day 27

Day 27- my day job verses my passion

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Currently I work at LA Fitness Sports Clubs as a receptionist/bill collector a.k.a a hustler...just kidding...sort of.

On a normal work day I sit at a empty desk (if there is one) and I make about at least a hundred phone calls on average to members whose electronic form of payment or EFT has decline in our system for whatever reason.  I "clear" them up.  This really is not a fun job.  Yes, I make 5 extra dollars for every clear up I get, which is very nice on payday, providing I do well.  But honestly it's basically the luck of the draw on who you call and if they'll clear up with you.  I get yelled at, hung up on, and cussed out on a very regular basis.  Some days when I get a member on the phone who is nice and willing to let me update their accounts, it makes me want to cry.  On Sundays, I get to actually work the front desk, check members in, and have some personal interaction with the people that come to my gym all the time and I love that!  I'm very thankful to actually have a job right now, with the state of our world being as it is, but I really wish sometimes that I could just quit.

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My passion is writing and journalism.

I've always been a writer and decided to pursue journalism as a career when I was a senior in high school.  I think the point that I really became passionate about journalism was when I started working on The Gavilan Press at my old community college.  I worked my way up to Editor In Chief and absolutely loved every minute of it...even the super late nights finishing that dang layout.  I honestly can't wait to graduate so I can start my career.  I hope it's as exciting sometimes as I imagine it will be.

My other passion is to be an amazing mother and wife.

(Yes, that's me on the left.)

I really can't wait to get married sometimes and I think about becoming a mother and it makes me super happy.  Hopefully someday soon I can fulfill these passions too.

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 Bridesmaids in cowgirl boots?  I love it!

Days 25 and 26

Day 25- what I would find in your bag  

  Books: Mass Media Law, 100 Best Loved Poems, and 101 Great American Poems

Notebook

Nutri-Grain bar

Two hershey's kisses

One bobby pin
Cell phone

Water bottle

Sunglasses

Gum

Two pens and three pencils

Wallet

Cosmetics bag with mostly chapstick, lipgloss, and lotion in it.

Clear up barcodes for work

Powder

Little notepad

Random change

(There was also random bits of paper in there too)

I love my big purple bag! (Target)

Day 26- list 10 things that you are thankful for

 1. My apartment in Long Beach...literally saved my last year of college and made it amazing.

2.  Hannah and Kacey, who live in my amazing apartment with me.

3.  My crazy family, who I know is going to always be there for me no matter what.

4.  James, my awesome boyfriend, who accepts me for who I am and who I've grown to love with all my heart.

5.  Corinne Elizabeth, my best friend, who is my other sister, my partner in crime, and another reason why I've survived the last few years.

6.  Jesus Christ.

7.  Coffee....or just caffeine in general.

8.  Country music.

9.  Airplanes.

10.  That even though I struggle with liking my job, I'm super thankful that I have one.

Day 24

Day 24- post your favorite quote or verse of scripture and why

"Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12

 Really old picture. She's not mine.

This is my favorite verse, just because I'm always trying to be a good example and it's complete encouragement to my heart.

Day 22 and 23

Day 22- what makes you different from everyone else  

 I have very naturally curly hair that I wasn't born with (go figure)...

I'm a Christ follower...

I'm mostly a one-drink girl...

(I prefer a beer, over any other drink)...

I'd rather be in bed by 11, than stay up past midnight...

I have no curiosity or desire to try any sort of drugs...

 

day 23- something you crave a lot

Fried Chicken!

 

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I'm Back: Day 21

Day 21-a picture of something that makes you happy

Having a horse...I miss it (and my baby) a lot.

 

My love...and old pictures of us when we were practically babies.

A good cup of coffee

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This picture covers three things, Pinecrest Lake, reading a good book (in this case "Sarah's Key"), and being tan. 

These girls

My family.

 

::Hiatus::

Sadly (but not really) I have to take a hiatus from the 30 days of blogging. It'll be brief and I'll be back on Monday. 

Have a great weekend lovelies!

Day 20

Day 20- write a letter to someone

I can't believe that 30 days have almost gone by!

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Dear Mass Media Law or Journ 430,

I'm sorry that I failed your quiz today by getting a 1/4.  I promise that I read my chapters, but I've never been one for doing good on tests, let alone pop quizzes.  There's just something about you that confuses me and makes me feel....well...dumb.  You have a ton of different words, mostly in Latin, and way too many different cases and names to keep straight.  Unfortunately, you're the biggest class that's standing in the way of me and my graduation.  I promise to start studying harder, if you start making a little more sense to me.  

Love your diligent super senior,

Amanda

You can read a few other little letters that I've written here and here.

Day 19

Day 19- write about a sweet memory from your past

 I think one of my sweetest memories from my past is the day that my dad brought home my dog, Molly.

I had literally been asking and praying for a dog, with specific requirements that had to be met, for months.

The day my dad brought her home she was just a tiny puppy.  My sisters and I were taking a nap together and we woke up when they put her on the bed and she started sniffing around.  I honestly can't tell you how happy I was!  I finally had my dog I had been waiting for.  For the next ten years or so, she always slept at the foot of my bed and is literally like my baby. I miss her a lot when I'm away at school and it's always fun to go home and see her get so excited when she realizes that I'm back.

My baby.

Day 18

Day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have

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I'm planning on graduating this coming May on the 26th.  I'm dreaming that my goal of working for a newspaper or news station will come true shorty after that.

I dream all the time about getting married and becoming a mom.  That's always been my ultimate goal and I think it's because I have such a good inspirations in my life.

 Another dream I have is moving out of California and living in North Carolina.

When I'm living there my goal is to own another horse at some point and rekindle my love for riding.

I also dream about writing a best selling book.

That's all that came to mind right now! Hope you guys had an amazing weekend!  

Day 17

Day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

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I would love to be Christiane Amanpour for a day. I'd want to cover an amazing story and be one of the best journalists there is.  She's definitely a role model in my career life. 

Days 15 and 16

Day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

"It's All About You" - Emerson Drive

"Not Ready to Make Nice" - Dixie Chicks

"There You Are" - Martina McBride

"Right on the Money" - Alan Jackson

"A Little Bit Stronger" - Sara Evans

"Here's to You" - Rascal Flatts

"Wild at Heart" - Gloriana

"Chicken Fried" - Zac Brown Band

"You, You, You" - Julianne Hough

"No One Needs to Know" - Shania Twain

OK I honestly swear that I have non-country music in my Zune (yes, not IPod)! But this was what came up so this is what you're gettin.

Day 16- a picture of yourself

Most recent picture I've got. I was super tired.

And a nicer one that I actually like.