Bring it on, 2011!!!

Well I haven't posted here in a while...but it's nearly the beginning of a new year so I figured I'd do a quick recap. I was just running through my head everything that happened this year and...turns out it was a pretty significant year!

This year I...

• took a picture of something every day.
• went on my second mission trip to Mexico with a group of amazing friends.
• turned 18.
• made some fantastic, long-lasting friendships.
• started college.
• fell in love and began my first relationship.
• got my first cellphone.
• filled my third song book and began my fourth.
• worked a lot!

Aaaaand...lots of other things! It was a great year! I'm looking forward to next year! :)

Happy new year, world!

-Kristen

College Kid!

Well hey there! It's been a while since I posted here, so I figured I'd give you a little update. Here are some things that are happening:
- I've officially started college, which I think will be good.
- I've also passed the one year mark of working at Steamers.
- I have been appointed the maid-of-honour at my friend's upcoming wedding.
- I filled my third songbook and have begun my fourth.
- I have created some excellent friendships.
- I have not yet missed a day of my Daily Photo project.
- I got a raise.
- I did several things on my Bucket List, including seeing a drive-in movie, and driving up to the top of a mountain.
- I have discovered some amazing bands.
- I have started a blog where I post one fantastic song every day.
- I have realized that I cannot remember all the things I've done since I last posted here.

Talk to you soon!
-Kristen

Oh hey there!

Right so it's been a while since my last post...actually the first time I've ever missed a month, I believe.
Basically, I've been working a lot, and busy applying to college and whatnot.
I've been writing songs again lately, which is great because it has actually been quite a while since I've written one I'm satisfied with.
Not really too many exciting things...I've mostly been hanging out with friends, listening to tons of music, learning some new things...
Life's good, though :)
-Kristen

Mexico 2010

Everyone!

Me and Quinn riding in the back of the pickup!

Me and Pastor Joel

Me and my little buddy, Jacklyn :)

Eric and Puppy!

I am home.
I was able to go to Mexico again last week and it was, again, absolutely amazing.
21 youth and 8 adults from my church went to the HI Mission in San Quintin, Mexico. We spent two full days traveling down there, 5 days at the mission, and another 2 days traveling back.
I don't even know where to start telling you about it...so much happened. SO much.
We got to know the youth at the mission really well and we were able to go out and play with the kids a lot more than we had been able to at the last mission I was at.
We rode around in a pickup truck everywhere, and swam in the freezing cold ocean. We praised God in Spanish, and played tug-o-war with some beautiful Mexican kids. We played with an adorable puppy, bought huge marshmallows at a candy store, and ate amazing tacos. We stayed up til all hours laughing about stupid things, and cried as we had to say goodbye.
Every trip changes you... I feel a little empty now that I'm home. You leave a piece of yourself there.
I believe we're going to go back next year...I hope I can go too. I would love to.
Good to be home but I loved being there :)
-Kristen

A whole bunch o' stuff!

SO! It has been a while since my last blog post!
I've been working a lot lately... which is good but quite tiring.
I haven't been able to write any new songs lately. Not sure why. It's kind of annoying...I want to write but there's nothing there. Gr.
Anyways, so the big thing going on in my life right now is my trip to Mexico! I have been presented, once again, with the opportunity to go to Mexico on a mission trip! I leave on March 6th with a bunch of people from my youth group. I'm really looking forward to it. It's a different mission this time, and we're only allowed to bring a backpack with us, so it will be a brand new experience. I am excited!!!

Hope you're doing well!
-Kristen

Happy 2010!!!

Hey everyone!
Wow..I actually didn't post anything in December :P
Anyways, happy happy new year! Hope you have an excellent year and do lots of cool things! :)
My year will be pretty darn busy...we'll see where it takes me :)
Talk to you later!
-Kristen

And so it goes...

Hey there, folks!
So, I've been working a lot lately, and trying get math done...it's quite time-consuming.
I've also been trying to avoid getting H1N1 since so many people around here have it. Honestly, though, I don't feel all that worried about. I think it'll all be okay.
Anyways, so it's November already...the year went by really fast. I'm looking forward to going to Ontario in December. Fun things will happen!
Aaaand...that's about it! Not a whole lot of new stuff going on right now!
Talk to you soonly!
-Kristen