A Friendship 7 years in the making

So there's this girl I know. Her name is Leia Green. Weird right?!? Like Princess Leia! From Star Wars! Yeah! She likes pink and American Girl Dolls! Super weird! She's blond and she has really really pretty baby blue eyes. And she is kinda cool...She wants to jump on my trampoline...Well okay I guess she can....Wow! She's actually really really cool! She a grade younger than me but I thought she was 2 ahead of me! She's really mature! Maybe she'll think I'm too immature.... No, she really likes me....hmmm maybe she'll be my best friend.... NO! She WILL be my best friend!! ^_^

And thus came to pass a great friendship! Hahaha! Leia Green is probably one of the most amazing people I've ever met....Minus the probably ;) Well this year on February 11th she turned 15!!!!!!!! Yeah intense! I mean maybe that's not a HUGE birthday to everyone but for some reason this year I realize how far we've come from the cute little 8 and 9 year old girls who lived up the street from each other. We have both grown so much! Well....she has at least XP I'm not the tallest person...or the biggest...or the most mature in the world. But hey! I'm not the awkward middle schooler any more! So we've both come a long way.

When you meet someone you KNOW for a fact is gonna teach you something very important in your life, you get this funny feeling. It's a feeling like you've already known them. It's like you planned this moment out before you even knew it was going to happen, because it's like it goes as planned. And from there everything just seems to fall into place. The laughs, the talks, the hugs, the tears, the love, the screaming, the dancing, the great moments that make life and everything in life so worth it, all come so naturally. It's like before I even came to this world we had the same moments and knew that before we came to Earth we needed each other. And so we made plans to meet each other at the exact moment we needed each other. We knew the problems on Earth were going to be hard and that we were going to need each other specifically because we couldn't get through this life without someone who COMPLETELY understands every word the other is saying and the meaning behind each word. And even knowing that she will always be there for me is the greatest comfort to me in my life. Sure I get scared to talk to all of my friends about stupid stuff inside my head that I bounce around, but with Leia I can just spit it out and know that she knows that I'm not crazy or on drugs. And I do the same for her. It's the most perfect friendship in the world!! XD

A lot of people don't get a chance to have an eternal friendship. And sometimes I ask my Heavenly Father why I deserve this amazing blessing of knowing that everyone in my life right now are people I couldn't live without here or in the pre-existence. My Heavenly Father gave me these people so I could make a difference in everyone's life. My life is so blessed so that I could bless others. And I know that I feel undeserving and insignificant and like I can't really make a difference in anyone's life sometimes, but I know that Heavenly Father didn't bless me so that I could make stupid decisions and screw up my life. He blessed me to show people about His love and His light. And to tell people about the sacrifice His son went through for us, and to share with people that He has a plan for us. He has a plan for each an every one of us. And I know I need to live in a way were I am deserving of these blessings.

It's funny when I think of talking to Heavenly Father about my life here on Earth and all of the trials we decided to put in my life. And all the things I was going to overcome and live through and all the things I will make way for in the last days. I picture Heavenly Father and I in a white room. We are looking at a map. It's a map of my life. He's pointing out major turning points in my life and we are talking about how I will get through them all. And how the choices I make will determine so much in my life. And how over time I will have to realize that I need to come to Him for everything. But until I can understand that He's letting me come to a family that will teach me all these things. And how I will feel lost sometimes but this family will always be there to point me in the right direction when I get side tracked(which everyone who knows me knows I get sidetracked very easily :P). And then I turn to Him and I look down at the floor as I say, "Can Leia come with me?" And He turns to me and lifts my chin and I look into His deep, caring, and endlessly loving eyes as He says, "I wouldn't have it any other way" And I hug Him with all my might. And then Leia comes running in squealing and jumping and we jump and hug together and we are both so so so excited to come to Earth and live our lives pleasing to Him.

And Leia wasn't the only person I've felt like this with. All of my amazing friends who have been there for me when I wanna fall apart and when I want to just run away from all my stupid problems and mistakes. They always help me stand back up and face what I need to face in my life. Every one in my life has helped me learn something. And I want to say thank you to everyone in my life.

But the biggest think I've learned from Leia is that...I have a weird obsession with sticking my tongue out of my mouth :P ^_^

October!

Fall is here my friends! The air becomes chilly, the leaves become brown, orange, and red, and some pretty scary things happen. Things like corn mazes and Haunted Woods!!! Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods is the name of the haunted woods I work at! It's really an amazing place to be! I never knew how much fun it was to scare people! And I'm getting paid for it! This thrilling, chilling, spooky place takes scary to another level! I really like all the people I work with and I am having sooo much fun! I really advice everyone to come and spend a night out of any of the week ends in October to come have an amazing time getting scared and having fun at Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods! ^_^




So What does October mean to me? October means;
Hoodies
General Conference
Change
Shivers
Beauty
Fall Play Practice
Haunted
Scary
Candy
Dressing Up
Hugs
Borrowing Jackets ;)
Corn Maze
Colors
Pumpkins
Frisbee
Wind
Trees
Scary Movies
Late Nights
More Photography! XD

There's Something In the Air

There's something in the air tonight.
Today was amazing! I woke up and cleaned my room. Something I would normally detest, but today I was willing and ready. I cleaned the kitchen willing as well. After an amazing mango/strawberry/banana smoothie, I was off to Leia's house to work out. And after that I practiced my forensics piece with Leia and I took a nice long shower. After all my family leaving me home alone told my friend Justin to come on over and toss the frisbee around outside because it felt SOOOO good outside today! The sun out, not a cloud in the sky, a nice breeze yet it was still nice and sunny. Perfect! We went inside Leia's house to make a total mess of her kitchen while making brownies which turned out in cake form. Then I spent the rest of the night watching Tuck Ever Lasting at Leia's house. Then she walked me down to my empty house. The night air was cool and crisp. We searched for what it reminded us both of. Then we came up with the memory, reminiscing about it we took in the day and laughed together. She spent sometime at my house and then since her parents wanted her home I walked her home(a natural occurrence for us for her to walk me home and then I walk her home:P).
Then I walked home alone. I took in every inch of the memory. And then I thought, "I don't want it back. I want something new." And I took a deep and cleansing breath into my lungs and into my mind. And I ran as fast as I can down my street bare foot in the cool night. The crickets chirped and I feel my soul did too. I twirled around and danced and laughed. I was happy to feel a change in the air. I was delighted to feel the harsh heat being dented by this cool soothing sense of change. I ran as fast as I can and laughed really loud and felt the air or change turn into wind in my hair. It was like the wind kissed my face as I ran through it. My thoughts turned to, "How could this get any better?" Then I slowed down when I realized something chilling me to the bone. I didn't want this happiness when I was all alone.

Photography

One thing I LOVE to do is take pictures! I love the satisfied feeling of making a GREAT picture. I honestly hope one day I can make a living out of my Photography. It brings me so much joy and I love bringing out the beauty in anything and EVERYTHING. It doesn't matter what it is, I will make it look like it should be on a magazine. Just this Friday I was able to go to Down Town Franklin and take some pictures with my best friend Leia before I say my amazing friend Sandra in her play at Pull Tight(Suessical the Musical for more information go to http://www.pull-tight.com/). I had so much fun just taking pictures that made me smile!! and I love taking pictures of my friends and family! It makes me soooo happy. Here are some of those pictures. :D

Update On My Optimism

My life isn't just one thing. It's many things that make up one thing. Me. So why would I get so worried about ONE thing when I have so many other things that I can think about to make me happy? The truth is, I love to do SO many things that my life can't be about ONE goal, ONE skill, ONE activity, ONE dream. I am Kirsten Carter and I have many dreams! One isn't enough for me.

I like to believe I'm becoming a better person. And part of my conscious effort to become better I try to be diverse. I try to like a lot of different things. And I try new things that I've never tried before. I love finding something new that I love!

I have a lot of stuff going on right now. Nothing bad or too big. Just a lot of stuff. I was just called as Mimaid President, a position I'm excited about because I love all the girls in my class and my leaders are AMAZING! I just don't know if I will have enough.....stamina I guess...maybe not that, but I'm just not sure if I am qualified for this job.

I am also in Year Book and Forensics and I just auditioned for Beauty and the Beast at my school(which I'm not sure if I'll get a part. I didn't get called back. So cross your fingers.) and I have four honors classes and I have Seminary every morning, which I love by the way. Seminary is the best!

So far I have an intense amount of stuff and until I find out if I make the play(Monday) I can't step back and get rid of some stuff. But at the minimum I have Seminary, Church, and School. Hmmm....I'll step back and simplify in the next week and decide what I want to focus on. What ever I decide it will be what's best for me with the help of Heavenly Father. Check for Kirsten's Optimism! Well That's just a little update on me. =D Hoped you liked my random thoughts.

Love, Kirsten Nicole Carter <3

My Own Advice

Well while I'm late night blogging I thought I'd just hit on something that I think is really good advice I gave myself a while ago. You see my eighth grade year(last year of middle school) I was almost a different person than who I am now. And I am glad to say that. I was so intense about everything and took everything too seriously. I was so caught up in things that don't really matter so much that it left time for things that do matter off my list of things to focus on. So over that summer I did a little soul searching and found out a couple of things I thought were the most important. And I have a list here for you.

# 1. Getting to know my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

After a lot of thinking and reading and praying I finally decided learning the gospel is the most important to me right now in my life.

# 2. School work or getting a very good education.

I really decided that school is important to me. Not only do I want an education, But I want a good education.

#3. Family.

I decided I was going to care for my family and help them out, which I'll admit right now isn't always put as # 3 on my list sometimes. But I really try to put it up there more

#4. Developing my talents.

I come to realize that God gave me these talents for a reason and I'm going to develope them so I can use them to benifit others and make me happy. Talents are gifts!

#5. Build Strong Healthy Relationships

By building my bonds with my fellow man(and woman) I become stronger. And I have more fun. =] Having a loving friend like Leia always helps you out! Thafbaf( To Have A Friend Be A Friend)

And now the advice I gave myself after I come to realize these five things. This is me just reminding myself of this advice. ^_^

" July 12, 2009

It's weird writing with a pencil. I miss the comforting feeling of wood in my hand and the feeling of always being able to erase. I've lost the feeling due to writing with pens all summer. It's sorta like the feeling you get when you color with crayons. Just the feeling of the paper on a wax stick could heal whatever it is you are feeling. It was like everything was going to be okay. Writing with this pencil is the same way. I mean I still draw with pencils, but writing with one makes me feel a lot more safe. I kinda feel like I'm back in elementary school and pencils were just a part of everyday life. Maybe it's the simpleness of an ordinary pencil that makes me feel so content. I don't know, But what I do know is that I like this feeling of everything being uncomplicated. It helps me forget how complicated I make things or how complicated they get when I don't. The main point is stepping back and simplifying your life and how you think of it is sometimes the best idead someone can have. I think I need to do that more often."

Kirsten's Optimism strikes again <3

Here We Go....

(Leia and I at a camp fire. Leia's the blond haired one)

So how do I start a blog? I could start by telling about my day! But you guys don't know anything about me yet. I might just start off by talking about myself. I"ll do this with a little thing I like do to called 25 facts. It's where I just give 25 facts about myself to give all of you guys a good picture of who I am just to get started. Here We Go ....

1. My name I Kirsten Cater

2. I am 15 years old

3. I have an AWESOME family =]

4. I have a kitten named Luna

5. I was born in Nashvile Tennessee

6. I am 5'2(and a half)

7. I have a twin brother named Kendall

8. My best friend in the whole world is Leia(Yes like Princess Leia off of Star Wars)

9. I love to write poetry

10. I love Photography

11. I love Ultimate Frisbee

12. I am a 10th grader at Independence High School

13. I am a regular in the Theater Department at my school

14. I dance EVERYWHERE I go

15. I listen to a lot of music

16. I am LDS and I love it!

17. I have a lot of friends

18. I have one adopted sister from Guatemala

19. I love to be outside

20. I don't play sports at all unless it's Ultimate Frisbee

21. I am just a teenager and I will make the most of it!

22. For me the best momets are the little ones spent with people I love

23. I take pride in my sunny disposition

24. I love to make people laugh

25. I have sooo many inside jokes and I love quoting things

Well I think that's a good star for now. You will get to know me more so don't worry. I have a lot more facts than just 25 general ones. Okay bye-a ^_^