THE FINAL POST

Well everybody this is it. The last post.

Writing a blog is more difficult than it looks. It's not just writing, it also involves design aspects that get pretty tricky. I am extremely happy we had this blog assignment. I learned a lot about myself, and life in general. The theme of my blog is to stop and enjoy the little unexpected things in life. It forced me to do that. Even though I may not post many posts for a while, it's still going to be in the back of my head.

Blogging has helped me to open up. Trials in life really suck. Writing about them help. Not only is it good for the soul but it's nice to find out people are going through the same thing and can relate. We can all go through sucky things together!

Everyday is an AWE MOMENT. But it's your choice if you're going to recognize those AWE MOMENTS...or just let them pass you by....
....think about it...blog about it....

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Awe Moment #11

Mothers. My mom definitely deserves a blog post dedicated to her. She really deserves a blog that's all about her but I don't think that would interest people too much. My mom is my hero! She has been through so much and she still stands tall and rolls with the punches. I am about to shower her with compliments.

Cathy O'Connor is the name. She is beautiful inside and out, she gives the best advice, she's spiritual, selfless, loving, smart, hard worker, she's the best at making food out of a box, she snorts when she laughs, she's hilarious, she has road rage, she is humble, she is an animal lover, she is so thoughtful, and she is my role model. 


Without my mom I would not be the woman I am today. She has taught me so many life lessons. Growing up I was such a brat to her, and I think back to things I used to say to her and I am disgusted at myself. I'm surprised she didn't disown me.
One thing that I truly admire her for is her independence. She is going through a divorce and she is not letting it push her down. She is working three jobs to put a roof over her and my brothers' head. With her busy life she still finds time to text me every morning telling me to have a good day and how much she loves me. It's so hard living 12 hours away from her. Whenever I'm having a bad day all I want is to hug my mommy, and that's hard to do when she is in California. I hope to one day become half the woman she is. She is one tough cookie.

This post is for my mom other moms, the grandmas, great grandmas, aunts, and guardians out there! Without them AWE MOMENTS would not be possible.

Awe Moment #10

I'm feelin HOT HOT HOT...noot! As I am typing this, it is literally 17 degrees in my house. I have to wear my gloves to type,  please feel bad for me. I thought it was no big deal to not have a heater in my house. I thought that without knowing what it was like to not have a heated house. I appreciate heated homes so much more now! It really is true when people say you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone. Even small things like heat!

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Meanwhile, I'm sitting here in my cumfy chair, with a glass of water, sitting next to my beautifully decorated christmas tree. I did not list those things for you to be jealous of my house, but because I have so many things that others don't have. I'm complaining about being a little chilly while there's a tragic event happening in Connecticut. I'm complaining about lack of heat while somebody is fighting cancer. And I'm complaining about not having heat while some don't even know what it's like to have a heated home. When I act dramatic about the dumbest smallest problems I am quickly humbled when I focus on what I do have.
It's especially easy to forget during this time of year. My friends know they're getting awesome high tech gifts when I am not going to receive remotely that extravagant. My family doesn't have a lot of money and it's hard not to get down about it. But then I think I'm just lucky to have one AMAZING family who is so much fun, loving, and understanding. Some people may things the big and expensive things are what matter, but to me my little things mean the world to me and they are certainly AWE MOMENTS.

Awe Moment #9

Make-up. I know what the guys are thinking, "It's such a waste of money and time!" They say that, but do they mean it? I am fully, one hundred percent against cake faces. The definition of cake face is: One who literally paints stuff on their face so they basically look like a clown. But I am not against using make-up to enhance one's beauty.

I had a fase recently where I was super against wearing make-up and even getting ready in general. I was thinking someone should like me for my natural beauty and not just when I'm all done up. I do believe that. But I also noticed a difference in myself when I wouldn't get ready. I would feel more lazy, less confident, and just shlumpy.

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When most put on make-up it makes you feel pretty, and ready to conquer the world. It's such a little thing that can put a little pep in your step. Make-up should not be used to cover your face, but to enhance it. We are all beautiful people no matter what color eyeshadow you wear.

The topic of make-up came to my attention because of the victoria secret fashion show. The men go wild for those girls and think they're the hottest things in the world. While us girls are just comparing us to them and how we will never look like that. But then you see pictures of them in everyday life and they look like one of us. It's amazing how make-up, airbrush, and photoshop can alter somebody so much. We should never compare ourselves to somebody else because we are all unique and have something that makes individually shine just as bright as a movie star. Being who you are is extremely important and hiding behind make-up is no life to live. WE ARE ALL AWE MOMENTS!

Awe Moment #8

Oh Thanksgiving. Such a great holiday filled with great food, great people, great weather, and great activities! One reason I especially love Thanksgiving is I stop and think what I am grateful for in my life!

This Thanksgiving couldn't have gone better. I drove to Arizona and literally my whole family was there. It was a fun filled family reunion. We did a two mile Turkey Trot, went shooting, did some black friday shopping, had an iron chef competition, played so many games, and laughed so hard we peed our pants. Being with my family makes me feel so lucky to be surrounded by people like them.

On the drive home from Arizona I was thinking...why do we need holidays to be our excuse to be thankful, or extra nice, or do charity work. Those are things we should always do regardless of the time of year. No matter what trial you are going through right now there is always something that is positive. Sometimes you have to look for it a little harder. It could be as simple as looking at the snow covered mountains and just appreciaitng the beautiful place we live in. Holidays are awesome, and I hope to live everyday like it's a holiday, which would make my life an overall AWE MOMENT!

Awe Moment #7

One of the best things about Utah are the seasons! Earlier this week I was really admiring the beauty of fall. The leaves are changing colors and falling to the ground. When it's cloudy, the contrast of the sky and the leaves really takes my breath away. Then i thought...wait, we think that fall is so pretty because of the colors, but the leaves are only changing colors because they are dying.

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Death usually is not a beautiful thing, but in this case, it is. Dying is a part of life but it is not something most people look forward to. On the other hand, people look forward to fall, which is a symbol of death. Without death, there would not be regrowth, it is something that needs to happen. It can be viewed as a negative or positive step depending on the cultural lense of the individual. It's amazing how little things can bring about such broad thoughts. We have those little reminders in life to open our minds and make us think outside of our box. Nature is art created by the earth and being able to enjoy it everday makes everyday an AWE MOMENT.

Awe Moment #6

Writing about the AWE MOMENT this week was kind of rough. Sometimes we all have those weeks that are just the worrrrst. During these hard weeks it's extremely difficult to notice the little great things about life.This week was one of those weeks! I was planning on being a negative nancy for this post and just rant about how everything went wrong...but I'm not going to. I came home today just in tears and ready to have a break down. Right when I walked in the door my roommates were there ready to listen and help me out. PLUS my roommate Sadie got me the best cinnamon sticks dessert ever from The Pie. I just burst out in tears and explained to them everything that was going on. They gave me the best advice and were so comforting. I don't know what I would do without my best friends. They always know how to put a smile on my face even when I'm down in the dumps or mad. Sometimes I
feel like I don't want to burden them with my problems, but it feels SO much better to talk about it.

I never want to be THAT "dramatic girl"...but sometimes being dramatic is such a great release! It is so important to surround yourself with positive people who love you and will always be there for you. That's exactly why having those best friends you can turn to with anything, can turn even the worst days into AWE MOMENTS.