Day 6

I am going to skip what day 6 tells me to write about. I am going to write about my Grandpa Belnap. Two years ago today my Grandpa Belnap passed away. He has been an incredible influence in my life and I thought I should take the time to write a little about how he has blessed not only my life, but others as well. Grandpa was the most amazing man! Why? Well, to me he was the epitome of happy. I rarely saw Grandpa without a smile on his face. I have always been convinced his smiles and his laughter were contagious, but looking back it might have just been that he tickled everyone, and I mean everyone! It was like Grandpa hadn’t said hello unless he had tickled you or even goosed you, yep he goosed everyone. Grandpa’s hugs were always the best because I knew that he loved me. Even with eight children, forty-six grandchildren and who knows how many great-grandchildren, Grandpa knew me. He knew Tiana, and he loved me. I think giggling was a requirement to spend time with Grandpa because I can only remember one specific time when my time with him wasn’t spent in laughter. I used to love when we would go to Grandma and Grandpa’s house and Grandpa would dress up as an Indian and dance around the house! I don’t know why he had the outfit (headdress and everything) or why he even dressed up in it, but it was always so much fun and created a lot of memories for me and so many other people. Grandpa wasn’t perfect, he actually was pretty far from it, but he was a good man. He helped others, raised a good family, loved my Grandma and had a good, solid work ethic. I specifically remember one New Year’s Day, we had gathered as the Belnap family, aunts, uncles, cousins, everyone (it used to be a tradition to spend New Year’s Day together) and we were having the little program where you could show off a talent to the whole family. Well, Grandpa stood up, I must have been twelve or fourteen, and he told us all how much he loved us, how much he loved the Gospel and Heavenly Father and the Savior. He bore his testimony and he said we were pretty lucky. He said we have an incredible family, we love each other and we all have the Gospel in our lives. He said he was proud of us and that we were his family. I can remember that moment so vividly because it was touching to hear my Grandpa share his testimony. My grandpa was one of my heroes. He taught me a lot about life through his example. There was one specific time when I was thirteen years old my Grandpa had me sit on his lap. He tried to talk to me and be really serious and as a thirteen year old I was a little confused as to why Grandpa was doing this. He looked at me and said word for word, “Tiana, one day when you find that special someone, hold on tight and never let go.” I told Grandpa I would and then I went on my way. It didn’t mean much to me then but as I have gotten older it is something that I have never forgotten. Since he passed away, it has been the one memory that has helped me the most. It was important and touching advice given by my Grandpa. I love my Grandpa Belnap.
(I wrote this on Wednesday...I've been a little behind) :)

Day 5

A photo of myself two years ago.

This is a picture of me and Summer. We went ice skating two years ago and we had so much fun! Summer is on e of my best friends and we always have a blast when we are together! She is more like a sister to me than a friend, but she is both! Right now she is living in Oregon and planning her wedding. She is getting married on December 18th and I couldn’t be more excited for her and her fiancé, Hayden!

Day 4

A picture of me and my best friend. I have a lot of best friends, but I chose to put a picture of me and my three little brothers. I love them! These three boys take care of me! I can always depend on them and they are such an example to me in everything! I love them! Now, this isn't to say that I don't have other best friends, I do. I have been blessed with some amazing friends in my life. But my brothers happen to be some of my best friends AND the best brothers in the world.

Day 3

My idea of a “perfect” first date…. This is hard. I haven’t really ever liked first dates. They are always so awkward, especially if you don’t know the person. To be completely honest, I haven’t ever really liked dating at all. I know, I know, who doesn’t like dating?! Well, dating just always seems to be hard. You have to find someone that you like, and then they have to like you back and then there are always awkward moments when you are first getting to know someone. That was all until recently…. I started dating this really nice boy. Tevin. Our first date wasn’t awkward at all. I actually asked him to go to an orchestra concert with me to see a friend of mine who was playing in it. He agreed to go with me and we had so much fun! The concert was pretty quiet because we weren’t supposed to talk, but afterwards we went to Dairy Queen and we just talked. It was a lot of fun and it didn’t even seem like a first date. Maybe that was because we actually went to high school together and now we are in the same FHE group. So we did know each other a little bit, and it helped make things go great! Anyway, so I guess that I would say my idea of a “perfect” first date was the one I went on with Tevin. Now that kind of sounds like a cop out, so I’ll write just a little about my idea of a “perfect” date, just not a first date. On a “perfect” date, it would preferably be in warmer weather, but since it is sooooo cold outside right now I would start off by going ice skating. Yes, ice skating. I am a terrible ice skater, but I always have so much fun! Plus, I get an excuse to hold his hand! After ice skating, we would go back home and make hot chocolate and snuggle up on the couch and talk. We could watch a movie, but it is possible that if we did that I would fall asleep. So we could play a game, nothing in particular, just a fun game for the two of us. The date would probably end up with a good night kiss. Hehehehe

Day 2

Burnt pancakes. I decided to make pancakes for me and my little brother Landon this morning. Well, I was a little distracted by everything around me, although it was pretty quiet. Anyway, I burned the pancakes. Lame, lame, lame. We still ate them. Haha, we were hungry. Landon was kind enough to go for seconds. It was pretty funny. I forgot to take a picture of them, but here is a picture I got form the internet... enticing, eh?

Day 1

A picture of myself and how my day has been….. well it is eight o’clock in the morning so I don’t have much to say about how my day has been, but I can write about how yesterday was. Yesterday was a pretty decent day, I went to class and work and all was normal and nothing out of the ordinary. I met my older brother in the crossroads for lunch and I tried to help him study for his anatomy test. I probably didn’t help him very much because I couldn’t pronounce any of the words right! Haha. After I got home from campus I did some homework… it was a little boring. And then we went to the midnight showing of Harry Potter! Did I fall asleep? Yes, but not for a very long time, so I think I was able to get a lot from the movie still. I went with some of my roommates, fhe brothers, and my actual brothers. I also went with one of my favorite people… his name is Tevin. He is pretty fantastic and I absolutely love all the time I get to spend with him! He makes me laugh more than anyone else! I like him! His younger sister Hillary also came and at midnight it was her birthday and that was fun! Hillary is also pretty dang awesome! She is always so sweet to me and I’m glad that I’ve been able to get to know her better. Waking up this morning was a little difficult because I was so tired, but I am awake and in class right now!
As for the picture of me, this picture is of me and my mom. I love her!!


Anyway, day 1 = done!

30 days......

30 day blog challenge

I'm taking on a challenge...a 30 day blog challenge. For the next 30 days I will be blog about something everyday. Hopefully I will stick with it!
Day 1 - A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
Day 2 - A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 - Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 - Your favorite photograph of you and your best friend.
Day 5 - A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 - A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 - Your dream wedding.
Day 8 - A song to match your mood.
Day 9 - A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 - A photo of your favorite place to eat.
Day 11 - What's in your makeup bag.
Day 12 - A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 - Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 - A TV show you're currently addicted to.
Day 15 - Something you don't leave the house without.
Day 16 - Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 - A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 - Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 - Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 - The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 21 - A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 - 15 facts about you.
Day 23 - A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 24 - What's in your purse?
Day 25 - A photo of somewhere you've been to.
Day 26 - A picture of you last year and now and how you changed since then?
Day 27 - Your favorite movie.
Day 28 - Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 29 – 10 things that you are thankful for
Day 30 - A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days

Alicia's Socks

If I were to write a blog about my best friends, it would a LONG, entertaining, emotional and maybe inspiring post. Mostly because I have had some crazy adventures with those closest to me. My very best friends can be counted on one hand and they include Alicia, Sum and my mom. But today I can't write forever about all three of them so I am going to write a little about Alicia. Why? Well because there is a substantial amount that I can write. You could say we have been through it all. Well, we haven't, we are both pretty young and hopefully our friendship will endure much more than it already has.
Alica and I have been friends since seventh grade. TEN whole years! That is a long time to have a best friend, right? I think so. We have had sleepovers, watched movies,gone running, attended family reunions, doubled on dates, cried to each other, carried a bed spread back from Target on a scooter, made wedding cakes, argued, taken pictures, danced like crazy people, watched each other play softball or talk in church. We have also had a BAJILLION more adventures, there are just too many to count. And now? We are roommates in good ole' Rexburg. Life is good here in #113. We all get along pretty well and we are learning from each other every day. Now, Alicia and I remain best friends. Our relationship has changed over the years. Changed? Why that can't be good! Wrong! Our friendship is only better. Whether or not we have the same last name of our family trees say we are not in the same family... we are. She is as much a part of my family to me as any of my brothers. She is always there when I need her and she drives me nuts sometimes just like my brothers do. BUT, I would NOT be the same person I am today without her influence in my life. Along with others, she has helped shape me into the person that I hope to one day become. Her love for life and desire to accomplish anything she believes in has inspired me to do a lot in my life. She is a dear friend and always will be.
Alicia is doing her student-teaching next semester and this is the last time we will ever live together. We are both growing up and we are soon going to have to TRY and be adults. That is okay because she is my best friend and I know she will ALWAYS be there for me and I hop she feels the same way in return.
Now, you may be wondering what inspired this post? Well, I asked Alicia what I should blog about today. She told me her socks.