day 15.

Anything.

How kind of this 15 Day Challenge to end with letting me write about anything.
Because I've missed that.
I was complaining about this thing.
And my sister asked me.
"Why do you do things that you hate?"
And I realized.
I don't hate this.
I quite liked it actually.
If not I would have quit along the way.
But I am excited to write about whatever again.
So tomorrow expect something new.
Because I've had 15 days to think about what my next post was going to be about.
And.
Love your life.
It's yours for a reason.
Be kinder today than you were yesterday.
Live up these last days of school.
Go to seminary.
Do something out of the ordinary today.
And be the best person that you can be.

Love, J.

day 14.

Some things that make you feel warm and fuzzy.

When I get a hug from someone at just the right time.

When I feel the spirit.

When I study and do awesome on a test.

When I laugh.


When I think back on memories that I wouldn't take away for anything.


When someone says something or something happens at exactly the moment that I needed it to.


When I read my patriarchal blessing.


When I understand more things about the gospel.


When I see old couples holding hands.


When people see me and say hi or acknowledge me and they act like I'm the greatest thing that's happened to them that day. [examples: Kamiko Adcock & Shelbie Shill.]

When I look at my phone and have a new text from the person that I wanted it to be from.

When I realize all of the blessings in my life.



Do something that makes you happy today. :)
Love, J.

day 13.

Things you can't say out loud.

I cry a lot more than I tell anybody. and I tell people that I do a lot..

I used to think that there were two particular boys that I could never marry because I had treated them both so horrible.

I think if my room is clean that my life will be organized.

At one point in my life I thought it was okay to be anorexic.

The person hardest for me to get along with is my older brother. Our personalities clash. hard.

I legitimately wish I was better at sports.

I'm worried about being a wife and a mom because when I get overwhelmed I like to be alone.

I've pictured myself getting married to every boy I've ever had a crush on.

I heard awful stories about things teenagers did to other teenagers in different states and that's why I want to live in Utah my whole life.

I don't think I could have handled going to BYU, even though it's been my dream ever since I was a little girl.

I hate sleeping in a room by myself at night.

One of my biggest goals in life is to be happy and endure through everything with a positive attitude and I'm awful at it right now.

I play songs on repeat way more than is normal.

I cry thinking about Michael leaving and how ultimately I can't make him any promises about the next two years of our life.

I don't think that I'm smart enough for college.

Michael's mom was talking about having an awful roommate once that everyone hated because she acted like everyone's mom. I'm going to be that roommate, I know it.

I don't like talking in big groups so I become anti-social because of it most of the time.


Love, J.

"Needed is the charity which refuses to find satisfaction in hearing or in repeating the reports of misfortune that come to others, unless by so doing, the unfortunate one may be benefited." - President Thomas S. Monson

day 12.

Seven things that cross your mind a lot.

1. College.

2. Graduation.

3. Timponogas Cave concessions.

4. Boys.

5. Boys from #4 going on missions.

6. Summer.

7. My future family.

Love, J.

day 11.

Do you wish for anything at 11:11? If so, what for?

Laur and I used to text each other at 11:11 everyday.
I don't really remember why though.
I just thought of that when I read this.

I kind of love 11:11. I don't know why, but I do.
There's something kind of immature romantic about it.
Like in junior high when I wished for things I honestly thought that one day they would come true.
Good thing mine did or I would probably not wish anymore.

I think you have to wish for something cute or about a boy on 11:11.
That's just my opinion though.

I used to wish that I would have the perfect first kiss.
And then I couldn't wish for that anymore.
And since then, I don't really know what to wish for.
So, I usually just wish for the perfect day with a certain individual or something along those lines.

Wish today at 11:11. Why not right?

Love, J

day 10.

Favorite band and why?

I love music and there's lots of artists that I like.
Michael Buble, Jack Johnson, Keith Urban, to name a few.
but.
There's one that I honestly believe is my all time favorite.
I always say that if I could only take one artist's songs on a deserted island with me, it would be the only and only...

Taylor Swift.

 "I haven't had that one great love, which is good. I don't want that to be in the past - I want it to be in the future." - Taylor Swift

She's part of me Laur and Tori which is good enough to be my favorite I think.
She's helped me through some tough times in my life with her song "Tell Me Why"
Not to mention all the other ones that I think apply directly to what I'm going through.
I wouldn't say she's the best singer out there, but she is at the top of my list.

Enjoy some good music today. :)

Love, J.

day 9.

Your desktop.

I don't want to forget how I felt that night.



Love, J.

day 8.

Three things you want to say to different people.

#1. Grandpa Szabo.
Sometimes I think of what you were like. And even though we didn't get to meet, I know that I love you. I think that we would have been pals. I hope that you're doing well and that you accepted the gospel completely so that we can be together for forever. I can't wait to meet you :)

#2. My future husband.
Sometimes when I can't sleep, I lay in bed and think about you. I wonder what you're like right now. If we're going to come from two different places and Heavenly Father's going to put us in each others paths, or if He already has. I think about how much fun it's going to be when we're married and how in love we're going to be. That you're going to be my favorite thing to think about and how you'll hold me when I cry. How when we're eighty years old you'll still be holding my hand and stealing kisses, just because you know that I love it. I like thinking about you. I promise to be better and to always strive to be my best, but only if you do too. :)

#3. The new seminary council.
I found out who you are a few days ago. And I'm going to meet you tomorrow. I have mixed emotions about it. I'm so excited to meet you and to find out what wonderful people you are. But at the same time, I don't want my part of it to end. It's changed my life. I have a special bond with seventeen other people because of this calling. These are people that I most likely wouldn't have got the chance to talk to that much this year, but instead I've become very good friends with.
Don't ever take for granted this opportunity. It's one that you'll never have again.
Remember that you're doing the Lord's work and that you've been called for a reason to help out his other children at American Fork High School.
Be an example of Christ.
Love what you're doing and never complain about it.
You'll never regret all that you do for it.
I hope you'll have just as good as an experience as I've been able to have.

Love, J

day 7.

Pet Peeves.

Swearing.

Leaving the toilet seat up.

Disrespect.

Tail-gating.

When other people honk my car horn.

Hinting that you want something done instead of just asking.

People who think you're worthless if you don't play sports.

Couples arguing all the time.

Annoying voices.

That putting your elbows on the table is considered bad manners.

Constant pessimism.
When people ask you what's on your face. It's a zit obviously.
Making fun of others beliefs or standards.
Being one person at church or seminary and a completely different person everywhere else.
Having no patience.
Treating women with disrespect.

When the bathroom counter is dirty.

When the boy thinks that if you talk to other people instead of them that you don't want to talk to them.

When people joke and take it too far.

Learn something new about someone today.

Love, J

p.s. go here! It made me happy.

day 6.

Something you really want at this moment.


For time to slow down.

I love where I'm at in my life right now.
It's what I've known my whole life and it's all about to change.
I'm excited to go to college and have new adventures, but I'm scared.
Everyone is going to different colleges.
Or on missions.
A lot can happen in two years.
Two years ago I was 16 and I for sure am not the same person I was then.
Two years from now I'll be 20. I'll have my associates degree. I'll be choosing a new college to go to.
If time would slow down I could enjoy my childhood for a little bit longer.
but it's not going to.
So, I'm going to have no regrets these last three weeks of school and during Summer 2011.
I'm going to enjoy being young and be happy for no reason at all.
I'm going to stop caring what other people think of me and be the best person I can be.





Love, J.

Day 5.5

Your 5 celebrity crushes
My way.

If you know me, you know that I always have a crush on someone who's out of my league. So, these are my own personal celebrity crushes.

1. McKay Johnson 

My childhood crush. I've secretly (and not so secretly) had a crush on him since preschool. He knows about it too. It's fine. Our families do everything together. He's seen me at my worst and he's seen me at my best. His testimony of the gospel amazes me. He doesn't judge me for anything I do and I appreciate him for that. His wife will be one lucky girl.

2. Kyle Purvis

A.k.a. my E.C. 

He used to drive me to school every day in his beautiful truck and I loved it. His smile is to die for. And, I'm going to Snow, he's going to Snow when he gets back.. it's going to work out.

3. McKay King

This picture hangs on the back of my door along with lots of other things that mean a lot to me. Natalie Cameron gave it to me. He was part of our dream team. He made me excited to go to math everyday. Jake Davidson helped me talk to him outside of math. I may have gone to a few swim meets because of him..

4. Spencer Vernon, Parker Farnsworth, & Austin Mansfield

I have this weakness for Spence. I think it has something to do with him being the best at EVERYTHING he does. 

In english we had to write about people that inspire us. I thought of Parker.
He has always been there for me when I needed him. He listens to all of my drama. He makes me laugh. And I think he's going to be the cutest husband and dad someday. Secretly I hope to date him when I'm older.

Aust.
He's helped me be the person that I am today.
He helped me realize that I'm a daughter of God and to treat myself like it.
He is one of the funniest people that I know.
My family loves him.
And I still consider him one of my very best friends.

5. Michael Wells 

I think it's only fitting to put him. Even though I'm lucky enough to have him right now, that hasn't always been the case. Really you have to know our whole pathetic story to really understand. 

This kid though.

He makes me happy.

He's grown so much since I first met him.

He opens my door for me and he always drives.

He holds my hand just because.

And sooner than later he's going to make a great missionary.

I promise I'm over with crushes now. Tomorrow I'll move on to Day 6. :)

Love, J

day 5.

Your 5 celebrity crushes.

I feel like if I would have done this post five years ago I would have had to put fifteen celebrity crushes that I had because I was obsessed. But, since then, I've realized that there's more to men than being hot or famous and it's their spirit and intelligence and them living the gospel that makes me attracted to them.
But that's besides the point in this post. and obviously I can still find five celebrities that I have "crushes" on.

1. Noah

I don't understand how anyone wouldn't love him in that movie.

2. Zac Efron 

I fell in love with him the first time that I watched High School Musical and then again when I watched Seventeen Again and he walks into the school from his car with that leather jacket on.

3. Harry Potter

 There's something about Harry Potter that just gets me. I think it's my nerd side coming out.

3.5 Cedric Diggory

I think it's appropriate that I include Cedric Diggory along with Harry Potter. When the 4th Harry Potter movie came out, I was in love. (Also, it's okay that Laur may be the only one to understand this crush.) And please be aware that when I had my crush on him he was Cedric Diggory. Twilight didn't even exist yet.

4. Legolas

 Think what you want (I know my sister is making fun of me as she reads this) but I love Legolas every time I watch Lord of the Rings.

5. Ryan Reynolds

 He's beautiful.

I hope you enjoyed looking at these pictures as much as I did. :)

Love, J.

day 4.

The meaning behind your blog name.

My blog name (as stated above): Times Like These

When I started this blog I honestly was at a loss as to what I was going to name it. So, I opened up itunes, put it on shuffle and listened until I heard something that I thought would work. "Times Like These" by Jack Johnson came on and I thought it was perfect. I know nothing about Jack Johnson except that his music is incredible. It's so chill and not complicated and that's what I need more of in my life.
I already write in my journal so this blog is something that I can just write whatever about. It doesn't have to be the schedule of my previous day, include all of the drama that I've had, or only have posts when I do something fun or extraordinary. It just can be anything really and that fits "Times Like These" I think.

Right now I'm going through times that I'm never going to go through again.

And that's why I chose the name Times Like These for my blog name. :)

Have a wonderful day!

Love J

day 3.

Your day, in great detail.

Lets be legit. I hate these ones.
Oh well.

I woke up late.
Missed family scriptures.
Picked up McKay.
Made it to school on time.
CRT Test in Chemisty.
Lecture from Mr. Atwood in World Religions.
Archery in p.e.
Lunch outside :)
Second Coming lesson in Seminary.
(Also, I sat between Nneka and Ari. Behind Jordan. And diagonal up from Jake. I liked it.)
Met Michael at our usual spot.
Drove home.
Read my scriptures.
Took a nap.
Called Michael.
Printed out my English paper.
Michael picked me up.
Went to the baseball game.
Michael took me home.
Watched an episode of Modern Family.
Ate dinner with my family.
Michael picked me up.
Watched The Lion King.
Michael took me home.
Showered.
Read a for a tiny bit. 
Went to bed.

The end.

 Love, J

P.S. I hope it's okay that I saved the great detail part for my journal :)

day 2.

10 likes & dislikes

Likes:
1. When the song I want to listen to comes on the radio.
2. When the temple is busy so I get to stay there longer. (Also when the white jumpsuits fit perfectly. I love those things :) )
3. When my outfit, make-up & hair just work that day.
4. When I check off everything on my to-do list.
5. When I wake up and have a new text message. (Even if it's just because I fell asleep while texting someone the night before.)
6. When I see natural beauty. 
7. Having my fingernails and toenails painted.
8. When I listen to a song that fits perfectly with how I'm feeling or what I'm going through right then.
9. When I show my mom what I've just bought.
10. Being sore after I exercise. (I complain about it but I recently realized that if I don't feel sore I don't feel like I pushed myself enough so it's become a "like")

Dislikes:
1. When I feel rushed to get ready. It stresses me out.
2. Getting into and out of the shower.
3. Having to get up early.
4. Mustard.
5. Awkward small talk.
6. Having to pay for things when it's not a good deal. (I have a lot of growing up to do.)
7. Coconut.
8. The feeling I get after I drink soda/eating so much that I feel like I want to throw up.
9. When I feel "gross" the entire day.
10. The smell of chlorine.


Love, J.

day 1.

Write about yourself.

Jamie
J, Jame, Jamester, Jamba
eighteen years old
five foot five
brown hair
brown eyes
wear contacts
never dyed my hair
lived in the same house my whole life.
favorite color: yellow
perfectionist
 love to laugh
think it's okay to cry
love my best friends
favorite season: spring
favorite holiday: easter
going to miss american fork utah
terrified to grow up
love to sleep.
not a morning or a night person
favorite food: spaghetti
close second: ice cream
don't like gifts unless they mean something
love shoes
like math
read as much as I can
love going to the temple.
have way too many clothes
can't wait to be out of school
love rain.
love holding hands
doing the dishes relaxes me
 wish I was better at the violin and piano
want to learn the ukulele
love to listen to music.
love my young women leaders
live off of check lists
going to miss sem. co. meetings
love to talk one on one
love my Savior
love my family
Szabo

15 Day Challenge.

Day 1 - Write about yourself. (Name, Age, Nickname)
Day 2 - 10 likes&dislikes
Day 3 - Your day, in great detail.
Day 4 - The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 5 - Your 5 celebrity crushes.
Day 6 - Something you really want at this moment.
Day 7 - Pet peeves.
Day 8 - Three things you want to say to different people.
Day 9 - Your desktop.
Day 10 - Favorite Band and why.
Day 11 - Do you wish for anything at 11:11? If so, what for?
Day 12 - Seven things that cross your mind a lot.
Day 13 - Things you can’t say out loud.
Day 14 - Some things that make you feel warm and fuzzy.
Day 15 - Anything.

Love, J