My $50 bet....

Yes, me being me and always KNOWING that I'm right, made a $50 bet with my brother Alex last July. Just days after I broke up with my last boyfriend Jc, I fiercly told my whole family I wasn't going to date again until I went to college because High School boys are stupid. Alex seeing a golden opportunity said "Bet you $50 you will" and since I know I'm always right, I promised and bet $50 I wouldn't date anyone until I went to college. Well every time I talk to a guy Alex reminds me of our bet... I don't want to pay him $50 so I stay single. As time goes by this gets harder and harder to keep. Every guy that comes my way I tell them I'm not dating until college because I'm trying to focus on my academics and don't want to be distracted...
This has always worked before, until now. This one guy is determined that he will get me to go out with him. I've given him many excuses for why I can't date him including that I'd have to pay $50 to my brother... that doesn't phase him... he says he'll pay it. Well I'm in a rut now, cause I keep telling him I can't date him, and he keeps telling me he likes me and isn't giving up. He's so sweet, he makes me smile... but I don't like him... so now I have to show him my other side... My stubborn side he doesn't realize that I don't like him... and I feel horrible having to tell him this but I refuse to date someone who I don't like like that. I didn't even realize that I didn't like him until yesterday...
Oh well this is the life of a teenager and I only have a year and a half till college which sounds like a long time but time goes quickly for me since I stay busy. I'm sure the Lord has a plan for me I just don't know what he was thinking putting me in a town with no mormons and no friends. Everything I do I do for myself cause I know no one here cares which sucks but its alright cause I know that someday my faithfulness will pay off... I hope somewhere out there, there is a guy who is staying faithful and worthy just for me... and I'll find him someday :) Well I've gotta hope anyways...
As much trouble as my $50 bet has cost me... little did I know at the time... but it has helped me make the right choices so I thank my brother for challenging me... cause I refuse to let him win... so I know I'll stay clean and worthy and won't date... for some this would be really hard and most people couldn't do it but I know I can... I'm going to have a guy with me the rest of my life once I get married... So it doesn't hurt to enjoy my freedom while I have it! :) Guess I better go!

Love Ya! And thank you alex!

Happy Birthday Mother of 6!!!

To My Mama:

As most of you know, today is my Mama's birthday. So in honor of my lovely mother I'd like to tell her and the rest of you how special she is!
My mom is the best person I've ever met. She has the sweetest spirit and loves everyone! She never leaves anyone out and always has open arms. I am so proud to be her daughter. I know all of you would have chosen her to be your mother had she been able to have many more children, but 6 was all she could do... My mom is 40 today... but not really any older she still has the heart of a young lady. My mothers laugh is so contagious... when she laughs you laugh.. even if you're trying to be mad at her... you still laugh cause its so contagious.. My mother has a carefree spirit that most people don't get to see but she loves to have fun! She loves to sing and dance... though she rarely has time to... My Mama would do anything for her kids... she has already sacrificed so much! My mother is also VERY beautiful... partially cause she was born that way.. but also because her spirit shines through her so brightly. My mother is very understanding, and no matter what you've done she'll always understand and love you. I LOVE MY MOM WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL!!! Any of you who think she may be a bad mother are wrong... you obviously don't know anything about her. Being a mom is who she is, and I wouldn't trade her for anyone, any day. My mom is my hero. She has made me who I am today. She has taught me to love all and hate none. She has taught me not to judge, but to look for the best in everyone. She has taught me a love for the gospel, that I could only obtain through her example. She has taught me skills how to cook, and clean. She has taught me patience... she has raised and cared for me and brought me up perfectly. She has taught me how to be a mom, and I can only hope that someday when I have little ones of my own, that I can be at least half the mom, that she has been to me. I know why I chose her to be my mom... and I am so glad that I made that decision. My mom is my best friend. She doesn't know it but she is. I look up to her, and love it when I get to just talk with her about anything under the sun. My best days are when I get to be with my mom. I know when I am at my breaking point... that if I just spend one day at home with her... I'll feel better and have the strength to keep going. My mom is my hero and I love her more than she will ever know.
Mom, when you read this I hope you know how much you mean to me and how much you've blessed my life. And Always know that I Love You, and that your the Best Mom in the Whole Wide World!!! Thank You for everything!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!