Enough with the Cicada's!!!!!!!

YUCK, YUCK, YUCK!!! Cicadas are sooo nasty! I'm tired of not being able to walk outside without being attacked by them! Eww, ewww, ewwww!!! Besides that, they are SOOOO loud! BREEIIHHHH! BREEIIHHH! So annoying. I'm still trying to figure out if they actually have a purpose. I know they must be good for SOMETHING, right??...or else they would not have been created. I'm determined to figure this out. In fact, I'm going to research it right now! Stay tuned!..............................................................................................................
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...........................................................................................................Okay, so apparently cicada's aren't useless. (But I still think we could do without them!) I found that among other things, they are part of the food chain and in some countries they are, believe it or not, a source of food. Very interesting. I also found that they have quite a fascinating life cycle. If your curious, check out these links below! http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/cicadas-2011-13-year-insects-make-noisy-arrival/story?id=13582545  or http://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/2008/06/28/what-is-the-purpose-of-cicadas/
Now I suppose I should try to look on the bright side of things! I guess it's good that the species here in Tennessee only come out every 13 years....and lots of kids have fun playing with them (gross)....and...umm...well that's all I can think of. Haha :)

It's worth a try!!

                                               
The prophet Gordon B. Hinckley was an active optimist. Although he was fully aware that the future would hold it's fair share of adversity, he also said, "I am an optimist. I think the future looks good." His faith was unflinching. He would repeatedly assure and encourage others to "Keep trying...Be believing. Be happy. Don't get discouraged. Things will work out." Think about that statement for a moment..................Isn't that a great attitude!? Optimism is quite contageous in nature. When someone smiles at you, isn't it hard not to feel happy inside and smile back? Optimism is the same way. When you come in contact with someone who is full of positive energy and zeal, their cheerful disposition rubs off onto you and you automatically walk away in a better mood than you might have been in before. Now flip the coin. YOU are the optimist. Doesn't it feel great to make other people feel good and brighten their day? Then, let's put this observation to the test. This week, month, year, and the rest of our lives, let's strive to let our optimism shine! I think when we are happy and optimistic the little things that might normally annoy or bother us, might not seem as bad. Plus, isn't happiness all around easier and more fun than sadness? Afterall, it is a proven fact that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. :)  So, be happy! SMILE BIG!! :) And have a wonderful day. :D

This is so very pitiful...

Wow. I haven't updated or posted on my poor blog for 5 MONTHS!!! That is just plain sad. I am going to try to keep it up and post on it atleast once a week. We'll see...take two?? Here we go. :)

"Hey, she looks like Sarah Palin!!!"

So, ever since Sarah Palin's big campaign last year, a lot of people have said that my mom looks a lot like her. We heard news that Sarah Palin was going to visit the Brentwood Costco today for book signing. Well, my mom and one of her friends ventured out to Costco today to see if they could meet her. Apparently people started lining up in the parking lot of Costco yesterday and even camped out overnight!! Well, in the midst of all the people waiting to meet Sarah Palin, was my mom. Heads turned everywhere and hundreds of people thought my mom was her! One guy even handed my mom a book and said, "Can you please sign this?" According to Jamie Helquist my mom was asked to take pictures with over 20 people. Oh my goodness, it's hilarious! They also said that as people drove by they would do a double-take and then wave at my mom with vigor. I guess they thought they got lucky and saw Sarah Palin. haha. She got an interview with Channel 4 news. You can check it out in the link below!                                                                                              
Check out this video!
http://www.wsmv.com/local-video/index.html?grabnetworks_video_id=4443844

Ah, the joy of a little sister!

She is so hilarious. I just love her! She always brightens my day. Well, most of the time anyway! The other times she is getting into my stuff in my room. :) Anyways...this morning, she was sitting on my mom's lap and being crazy, as usual. She and my mom were exchanging comments and my favorite part of the conversation went like this:
Mom: Why do I love you so much?
Alyssa: Because you lost your glasses!
*giggles*
Mom: Do you still love me even when you say you hate me?
Alyssa: Uh.....yeah.
She is so funny! I don't know where in the world she got her sense of humor. She loves making us laugh. :)