Thankful

Since Thanksgiving is near, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on the things I'm thankful for.

To begin, I'm really thankful for making it home safe. Every time I travel I convince myself that something will go terribly wrong, therefore tend to freak out/ psych myself out. The past few days, snow has coated all of Ellensburg as well as the west side. This freezing cold weather has caused the snow to turn into ice making driving very treacherous. My car was not up to that challenge, so I decided to take the shuttle home. While on the shuttle and going through the pass I prayed every time we passed a semi. Thanks to the support from my friends I made it out in one piece with no heart attacks. Junior (my goldfish) made the trip successfully as well, what a trooper!

I'm thankful for my incredible sister who might actually be superwoman. She does everything and is the best and all of my good qualities are because of her.
I'm thankful for my college education and the opportunities I have. Especially the privilege of being on the track team.
I'm thankful for my parents still being together and loving each other.
I'm thankful for Jesus dying for my sins. (Thanks Jay)
I'm thankful for all of the things that make me happy! (See last post)

I'm definitely thankful for a warm bed and sleeping in,
Goodnight! <3

Things that make me happy

Inspired by my lovely friend Natalie. 

Coloring
Sleeping in
Finishing a book
Hot shower after a hard workout
Weekends
Family
Laughing
Fuel
Worship
Music
Wrestling
Soccer
Acing tests
Cute outfits
Random acts of kindness
Seattle
Helping people in need
Roses
Home cooked meals
Chocolate chip cookies
Hugs
Long phone calls
PRs
Isaac
Facebook notifications
Singing loudly by myself while driving
New socks
Girls nights
Ice cream
Chick flicks
High Jump
Friends
Making someone's day
Straight hair
Starbucks
Jesus
Puppies
Junior
Being left handed

Positive Reinforcement

I believe in the power of being positive.

Obviously I'm not trying to say I am always positive about everything, because that is definitely not true. Especially recently. There is so much to be negative about. That doesn't mean it should be something to dwell on.

All this occurred to me today. First, I had a meeting with one of the staff members from Campus Crusade for Christ and my roommate. I was asked what I needed prayer for and after thinking about it and listening to my roommate, the prayer request hit me. I need to be more positive. I seem to put a positive outlook on things when talking to or encouraging other people, but in general I personally end up looking at the worst side of situations or possible outcomes.
Then, at track practice I was reminded again how positivity feels. After struggling with track for the past couple weeks I felt shameful in front of my coaches, the feeling of not being good enough slowly creeping further and further into my mind and body. After another throw in the javelin and eventually transitioning to hurdles I hear a "Good job Siri!" from both coaches who seem rare to please. Those words seem so simple, but to me are just what I need to keep pushing on. They drive my will to succeed and give me hope to move on with my abilities.

It's hard for me to believe people when they say they do well under critical, forceful pressure from a coach, teacher, etc. Deep down I know we all want that uplifting praise from someone who has faith in us, why wouldn't that make a person feel good?

Think positive! Don't give up! When all else fails, trust that God loves and cherishes you no matter what. (Thanks Jay)
:)

School, Snow, Survival

I've always wondered what it would be like to be naturally good at school. To actually understand everything being taught and to study enough to get straight A's. I would love to be that kind of person, but then again there would be no room for improvement if I were to get everything right the first time. 

I guess I don't have to worry about that too much, I still am lacking in the being good at school category. I did get an 85 on my 351 test I had to pass, I should of got an A because of all the stupid mistakes I made. Can't do anything about it now though. 

On Tuesday I got out of my lab to snow falling. I love the snow. Definitely better than rain. However, the snow didn't last long before melting. Soon enough it will stick around a little longer than welcomed. Sort of like a visitor who over stays their welcome. 

I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving. Even though my family is super awkward, I love stuffing myself with high quality homemade food and being home. 

I saw a guy crash on his bike today after riding on ice. I tried hard not to laugh. Looked like it hurt, glad it wasn't me!

November

Where did the year go?
Seems like this is a typical question.
Where did the week go? How is it that I'm not a teenager anymore?
It seems like just yesterday . .
Time flies when you're having fun, but it also flies when you're just living life.

Wednesday November 3rd already. Wasn't it just Halloween?
Yet, I am here, writing in my blog, avoiding to study for my test at 11:00.

The quarter is half over.
If I passed all my classes it would be the cause of pure God's grace.

I am officially an exercise science major and my schedule for the next year and a half will be as strenuous as ever.
Am I ready? Probably not. Am I going to try my hardest? Possibly.
One can always dream.

Welcome to the start of freezing cold weather and peppermint mochas from Starbucks.