Summer's End

Oh my goodness.. It seems I've just let life pass me by.  The beginning of summer was so busy and vacation was so chill that I hardly got a chance to write about it because there was nothing, it seemed, to report.

Despite my wonderful summer I felt no need to write elongated stories of simple experiences; however, I have met some amazing, wonderful people this summer and have grown even closer to family members I already felt close to.  I've seen many movies and tried a lot of different foods.

I learned a lot about My Little Pony, Dora, and got to finish Merlin! I've gone hiking quite a few times and seen some beautiful places, frozen myself in glacier water, swam in a lake, explored a [small] cave, and walked across a waterfall.

I've had a lot to listen to.  Conversations, nature, etc. and it seems the more you're quiet the more you understand.  Coming home was interesting for me because I realized how much I can talk anyway.  Not that I prefer talking or listening more than the other I just find they're needed in different situations.

I can't believe my youngest brother is starting high school and I'm going into college.  Its even harder to believe my younger brother is a straight A student who will be attending Green Valley High School for his junior year.  We're getting so old!  Although I'm surprised I'm actually starting college I feel too old to be a freshman.  Maybe its the past two years of college courses but I feel way ahead of the game.

I'm writing more and more every day and I can't help but get caught up in my stories.  Kind of exciting to feel a part of something else that is totally foreign to you.  But dance is my focus and I'm trying hard to keep my head in the game.

Next week I start coaching Silverado High School's JV Dance Team.  I'm excited.  Nervous, but excited.  And the next week college starts.  I'm not nervous about that at all, just excited.

But today it hit me.  I'm getting old.  My cousin, who is my age, was called on his mission.  He'll be leaving within this year and I just can't believe it.  We're all growing up and moving away and getting married and having kids.  We've hit the top of a hill and we're all taking turns going down.  Not that down is a bad thing but we've hit our "teenage peak."  CRAZY.

I'm baffled.  Regardless I'm not particularly worried.  I'm looking forward to it.

Can't wait for the next big adventure.

Alina Lauren..

Leaving soon!

About to leave Vegas for about 3 weeks to visit family in AZ :) taking a 1:15 flight at 5 and I can't wait to get there! Excited to visit family for a while.. Will be updating more often when things actually happen.

Moral of yesterday's story.

Sometimes giving up is the best option.

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I wanted to post this yesterday but I held my tongue because I hate having a depressing attitude.  Until I woke up this morning I never realized how silly I would have been.  Who gives up? People who don't want something badly enough.  So I guess the question is, how badly do I want this or anything?  Bad enough to fight for it or just enough to let it fall into my hands and otherwise let it disappear.

No, I want to fight for it, I just don't know how to go about it.  Well I really can't control anything but me so maybe I should start with finding ways to reach my want without hoping it will find ways to reach me.  Persistence is key.  I can do this.

I recently picked up a book and a lovely little book shop called "The Secret" which has completely inspired me.  Maybe the ideas are not necessarily perfect but it makes life 100 times easier.  I encourage everyone to find and read this book.

Until something a tad more exciting happens in my life I'm afraid my posts might be slightly mundane..

Please bear with me!