Kalah Minter

Day 3, 4, 5

2010-05-17T00:21:00.000-07:00

Day 3: Was swimming. I did alright, but i really need to work out breathing faster. Also, I need to conserve my legs by not kicking as much. All of this stuff with come with more practice. Then we went for 2 mile jog... It was really windy, which made it hard to breath.

Day 4: Was in the weightroom and running. I enjoy these days because I am pretty good at lifting. The hardest part is running after you lift weights. Tough.

Day 5: Was my 1st bike ride. Terri took me 12.3 miles on the bike. I learned the snapping of the shoes, the gears, and the 101 of biking. I am sore after that ride, but i went and got some biking shorts to save me from some pain. It was after along day at work, but its the price I am willing to pay.

Day 1& 2

2010-05-11T20:50:00.000-07:00

DAY 1:
So I am in it now... There is no going back. Our first day was Swimming and a Run. (We will be doing two disciplines a day). We went to the pool and I have really swam in awhile. Who am I kidding I have never swam swam in my life. Ha. Yes I know what you are thinking I am a swim instructor should be good. Well at first I had really bad technique, but after I kind got some out of my system I did actually pretty good. I was very suprised, I didn't know that I was a good swimmer. I never really tried either. We did 1000 meters overall on our first day. Whoo, Yes it was just as far as it sounds, but it was good. I think I really like swimming. Then, We went for a 2 mile run. Lol. Oh lord, I am not in running shape yet. I need to work on that.

DAY 2:
Today was weights and strength training. We focus only on the muscles that we need to complete a triathlon.(Mainly legs and arms.) I do really well in the weight room, just be cause i have experience lifting i think. Then we went for a 2 mile run and it was windy and kinda tough. Running will get easier, it will get easier.

We have tomorrow off, but we will be back on the grind Thursday.
*MAKE IT HAPPEN*

Triathlon

2010-05-11T20:08:00.000-07:00

So on Mother's Day, my best friend Kimberlie called me to let me know she was going to do a triathlon in September. I was like Wow, good for you. Then the obsured question came about and she asked if I wanted to do it as well. My first instinct... HELL NO! I have never had any desire to participate in a Triathlon. Then I started to think. With some talking with my family and thinking about myself, I realized with the proper training I am capable of doing something like this. The race consists of 700meters of swimming, 12mile bike ride, and 3 mile run. I am an athlete over all. I am capable. It is not about times or first place, it is merely about finishing. Having enough intrinsic motivation to keep going. There is no quitting. I have never quit anything in my life and I am not about to start now. I will blog my trainings and progress that I am making through out this journey. The triathlon is September 26, 2010 at Lake Mead. So follow me on this journey!

Hello Blogging World... (Again)

2010-05-11T19:41:00.000-07:00

Hello Blogging World...
It has been awhile since my last post.(Okay awhile is an understatement!) There has been alot of changes in 2010. Weird to think that it is already May where has the time gone. So at the end of December I returned back to Las Vegas leaving Eastern Oregon after a year and a half. This years was to fresh starts and new adventures. I currently just finished my first semester at UNLV. I really enjoy UNLV. It has a great atmosphere and an extremly big campus. I was fortunate enough to get my old job back as a Swim Instructor at a private athletic club. This is the job I had before I went off to Oregon. I have great students and it can be really rewarding. So besides being a full time student and a part time teacher, I am just living life. It has been an adjustment moving home, but I am happy that I did it. There is a little information about what I have been up to. :)

Home Sweet Home

2009-12-15T11:51:00.000-08:00

There is really No place like home. I know it sounds cliche, but there really isn't. I am officially home for good now. I made my 13 1/2 hour journey home with My dad, grandpa, and my friend Jordyn. I just know that this decision was the best for me. Coming home to my mom's decorated winter wonderland house and being surrounded by my family is the most wonderful feeling. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed everything that Oregon had to offer me. There were many great experiences and things that I really could of done with out. Lessons were learned and best friends were made. Taking the good with the bad, it was a wonderful experience. I have friends that I will have for many many years and I am very grateful for that. So as for Vegas it has changed. Awburn no longer lives at my parent's house as most of you know, which is pretty wierd. (But her house is super cute too!) Tarin is a high school teenager that surrounds herself with friends, school activities, and her cell phone; there are some moments where I see glimpse of me in her. Lol and then I try to steer her in the other direction hahaha. The nights are quiter, but not by all means lonely.

*Report Cards are out and the verdict says:
4 A's and 1 B
Thank goodness... Winter break was well needed and well deserved I think! :)

Halloween 2009

2009-12-03T23:04:00.000-08:00

Halloween was a great night. We rented a house for the weekend about 20miles outside of town and had a wonderful time. We had just the right amount of people there and all my closest friends. It was night that made many memories and was way too much fun. I was a cowgirl! "Save a Horse, Ride A Cowboy" Yee Haw!!!

Awburn and Josh's Wedding

2009-12-03T22:54:00.000-08:00

So My older sister is offically Mrs. Sedillo!!! Sooo happy for her. I had a great, but short visit to vegas for the wedding despite me being alittle under the weather. She looked absoultly beautiful and josh had a permenant smile the whole night. They have moved into their new home, which is incredibly cute. So finally married, away from the parents houses, and living it up! Very proud and excited for them

Our Beautiful Family

For the Love of the game

2009-12-03T22:03:00.000-08:00

(All my girls on our Senior Day!)

(My Daddy walking me at my Senior Night)

[I have been a horrible blogger lately, but i am here to update.]

Well after 13 years of bruises, broken jaws, blood, sweat, and tears; I have decided to call it quits. The end of October I played my final game. Our season was better then the last. I scored a few goals and played literally every position on the field. I was voted most inspirational by my teammates and I also made the All-Conference Academic Team. So I have played every game with all my heart and I leave the sport with no regrets, but know that this isn't the end. I will be a great coach soon enough.
Some Memories from 13 years of Soccer:

*My Teams: Superstars, All-stars, Ponies, Bad News Babes (haha), Cobras, Heat, Eldorado, Western Nevada, and Eastern Oregon
*Summer Weekends at the Silver bowl
*Broken jaws
*All- Star Game
*Playoffs
*State Cup
*Out of Town tournaments
*Carson City
*La Grande
*All my amazing Teammates
*My Dad
*My #1 Fan: My Mommy
*My Coaches
... and the list could go on and on....

"FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME"

The Last Few Months Through Pictures

2009-10-07T21:32:00.000-07:00

My Fans

Disneyland

Ice Bath

My Girls

Life

2009-10-07T13:29:00.000-07:00

I know I have been superbad at not updating this thing. I will add pictures of my latest adventures but ill give you a little run down and some thoughts.

Okay Soccer is going... We are 3-1 in conference and have high expectations for ourselves. We have senior weekend this coming weekend. Since this is my last season and the end of my career as well, my coach agreed to let me walk with the seniors this weekend. My dad will be here tomorrow for it so that makes me extremely happy. I can't believe that after 13 years it's finally coming to an end. I will miss it,but soon enough ill be coaching. But I am ready to call it the end. Its been a long run (literally alot of running). haha.

We went to California as a team and that was so much fun. My parents, Aunt Laurie, Aunt Therese and Uncle dickie, and The cooks came down and watch me play. I loved spending time with them. We went to disneyland while we were there and that was alot of fun. Ill post pictures.

I scored my first goal of the season last friday. We won the game 1-0 off my pk. It was a great feeling.

I decorated my house for Halloween and its so cute of course. My mothers child what can I say!

I started school last week and am surviving so far. So thats a good thing. Its already taking over my life.

Next Weekend I get to go home for Awburn's Wedding and I am sooooo Excited. It is crazy that it is already here. I mean Awburn the sister who played barbies with me and played in the playhouse santa made for us. The sister I would protect on the play ground even though she was two years older than me. Its going to be a very surreal day. Her and I have our differences(which are pretty obvious) but she has grown up into a great person. I am very happy for her and josh. And I can not wait to celebrate their big day with everyone.

okay onto my venting session: okay so they say there is a reason why certain people dont make it to your future. then if they are not supposed to be here, why do some certain people keeping coming back. I find some anger in this and confusion. Memories have been made but there is no intentions on making anymore. Its like a love hate relationship I enjoy these certain people but I hate that they just come drop in randomly when they want thinking that their spot in my life is still open for them. It bugs me. Im different, its not the same, Ive grown up and if they can not mature themselves then I just dont see how a friendship can work.
(ok Im done! lol Thanks just had to get that out)

I have two very close friends of mine right now going through the same thing right now. And I want to let them know that I love them to death and I am always going to be here. but remember Patience is a virtue. God would never give you something he didnt think you could get through. The feeling is one that feels as if at moments just doesnt let you breath. If you stay strong and true to yourself you will get through. Be mature, carry yourself with grace and until other people chose to mature and get their things together, just carry on as best as you can. I love you and I promise(from experience) time will make it all better.

Okay well I have to run off to class but thank you for letting me vent and put somethings out there.
"I wanna fly like a bird, roll like a stone, love like im not afraid to be alone, take all this world has to give... I wanna live!!!"

Life Back in the LG

2009-08-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

Alright so I have been a soccer freak for the past two weeks. So I will not have any pictures on this post, but I do have some catching up to do.

* I am finally completly moved into my new room. I live with my friend Kristen and I am so grateful she let me stay with her. It's relief to be done with my room.

*Soccer has been crazy to say the least. My days usually consist of practice, meetings/walk throughs, and practice. It's been crazy tiring long days here. I was supposed to play the field, but i got switch to goalie. We had a first game yesterday. It didnt go quite as planned to say the least. We lost 1-0. They other team had ONE shot on goal and that was the goal they scored. One girl, Ashley, fractured her distal fibula (ankle) and is out for the season. Another girl, Star, broke her mallelous(bone that holds tendions together in her foot) and is going to need surgery. Need I say they both are going to be out for the season. All is yesterdays game, can you believe it? Both starters, both defenders. Now the season is just beginning and we're going to have to get on a whole different level to overcome this obstacle/ challenge. I played goalie first half yesterday, then defender and midfielder second half. Pretty much every position. I tried do as much as I could for the better of the team and thats all I could ask for right. Well as of now, I have told myself, individually I will try to step up even harder than I was before. Its all we can do. So I ask you to pray for my teammates and team that we all recover from our injuries and this obstacles and make us a closer team and better people.

*We have another game saturday and tuesday, so we are to figure out a solution fast. I will get to see my roommate hailey from last year at tuesdays game. Cant wait for that.

This is pretty much the update for now.

I Love....

2009-08-07T10:29:00.000-07:00

My Parent's House

Family

Best Friends

Soccer

Road Trips

Traveling

A Good Book

Movies

Game Nights

Being in Love

Getting Dressed up

Dates

High Heels

Music

The Notebook

Rainy days

Chicken Fingers

Suprises

My Western Nevada Teammates

My Eastern Oregon Teammates

Memories from Carson City

Dancing

Singing

Garth Brooks

Macayos

How I feel after a hard work out

Talking

My Cell phone

Blogging

Twizzlers

One Tree Hill

Desperate Housewives

Concerts

Singing in the Car

Laughing

Writing

Catching up with old friends

Vacations

Bargain Shopping

After 20 years, These are a few random facts that I have discovered about myself

2009-07-24T11:45:00.000-07:00

THIS IS WHO I AM...

* Soccer was my first love until my first love came along.

* I love reading for pure enjoyment. It takes me into another life.

* I LOVE high heels, but I also love my cleats.

* I rather go to a baseball game instead of shopping.

* I can honestly say that I have learned the value of a dollar.

* "Home" is always where your family is.

* I have three types of friends: A few best friends, A good amount of honest to good people that if I needed them would be there, and ALOT of just friends. (It might not make sense to whoever is reading this, but it makes sense to me)

* Serendipity is my favorite word.

* I'm only 20 years old, I don't need to be looking for love. It will find me when it's ready to.

* I forbid to settle for anything less than what I deserve.

*I am a hopeless romantic.... Hope beinging the key word in there. :)

"This is My life, It's mine to make!"

"This is me! I am exactly who I am supposed be!"

I'm Home!!!

2009-07-08T14:01:00.000-07:00

So I haven't blogged lately, sorry Kimberlie. I am finally home for the summer and i'm loving it. We've been busy. My brother, sister in law, and niece came down for a weekend. I got my brides maids dress for Awburn's Wedding. We went to Bakersfield for the 4th. BBQs and swimming. We've seen a few movies. I got my hair cut. We're heading to the beach this weekend. My birthday is next saturday and we are having a little luau. It should be fun. Got to love the month of July. When we get back from the beach, I will post some pictures.

Report Cards are Out...

2009-06-17T21:49:00.000-07:00

Grades are posted and the verdict is out. I took (7) classes this term in college. I am crazy I know. I am very proud of myself. I passed Biology 231, 232, 233: Human Anatomy!!! If you looked back in my previous posts I talked alot about this class and the amount of stress it put on my life. I have never had to work harder for a class in all of the my 15 years of schooling. When I found out I passed this last term, I seriously wanted to cry. That is how accomplished I feel. I worked very very hard and studied like I never had just to get a C. My professor was right when she said at the beginning of the year, "It will be the toughest class you will ever love." I did learn alot of things and am proud that I made it through all three terms. I took two classes on genders and relationships. I found out the I am very interested in these topics. We spoke about a lot of touchy subjects that normally you dont discuss and that is what I found intriguing. It made me think of everyday things in a new light. So This is the final verdict...
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Genders 310: A
Speech 335: A
Hws 350: A
Exs 312: A
Mus 195: A
Pes 359: B
Biology 233: C
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*Yep (5)A's (1) B (1) C :) Whoo Hoo For Me!!!

Yard Sale

2009-06-17T07:39:00.001-07:00

Welcome to our yard sale!

[Background Story]: My teammate Courtney had a party at her house for a friend of ours three weeks ago. There were alot of people there. The cops stopped by letting courtney know that just make sure all underage people are not there. So Courtney did just that. Two and 1/2 Weeks went by and a police officer stop by and issued her a $350 fine. That was the long story, short. So we decided to raise the money, which brings us back to the yard sale. We ended up earning over $350. We have great friends. So here is the picture of the yard sale.

Living in Oregon... The weather is always your enemy. So this is what we were fighting off the whole time. We managed to be successful inspite of that.
But we did manage to find some good things within all of this junk. lol. Look at these pants! :)

Can't Really Sleep

2009-06-08T01:11:00.001-07:00

So It is Monday Morning (1:11am) of Finals Exam week for me. I sit here with a brain full of biology information that I have been studying all day. A million things are running through my mind on things I need to do(Do well, I might add) this week. Trying to plan in order of importance and I am thinking that I can not wait till its friday. You know when you can't sleep and so many things go through your mind. That is what I am experincing right now. I thought I would write something that are on my mind...

* I find it incredibly strange that I will be a junior in college after this week. Where did time go? I mean high school doesn't seem like that long ago. To think that in 2 years or So I will be a high school teacher. A Role model to our youth. Some might find that scary haha, but i can not wait. I have very passionate reasonings behind why I chose to become a teacher. It will be a great thing.
* After tomorrow, I will be finished with "The HARDEST Class I Have Ever Took" in my 15 years of school. Anatomy, here i find myself in the third term of it coming up to my final exam. When i pass this class, I will feel like I have never deserved anything more in my school career. Wish me luck on my final.
*There is alot more on my mind, but it is all just stress over these next few weeks. Too Much to list.

My Goodnight Prayer...

Dear God,

"Please hear my prayer. Provide me with the strength to overcome this week with success. Give me the courage to take all of these challenges head on with confidence and assurance. Let me focus on the task at hand with my full attention and go one challenge at a time. Thank you for your great direction."

Amen

The Mountie Awards

2009-06-06T09:46:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday was the EOU Mountie Awards. It is kinda like our version of the ESPY's. Like Player of the year, game of the year, type of thing. We all got dressed up. It was nice to everyone in there nice evening wear. So here is a few pictures.

Courtney, Kayla, Amber, Merc, Jenn, Chantal, and I
Amber and I

Kami, Lauren, and I

Some Cute Soccer Players

La Grande Thunderstorm

2009-05-31T12:49:00.001-07:00

On Friday afternoon we had a thunderstorm. It was amazing. The rain poured like the notebook movie, the thunder shook my house, and the lightening lite up the sky. Afterwards the streets were humid and cool. It was so cool. I went outside and got a great shot! Summer Rain is the best kind of rain!!!

The Parents came to Visit :)

2009-05-31T12:27:00.000-07:00

My parents and I had a wonderful visit. We went for a walk down main street and looked at antique shops. Went shopping at walmart haha. Went to dinner. BBQ at my house. Played games. They met some of my friends. Went to the lake, which is 10 minutes away from me. Just relaxed. It was more of a tourist visit for me and them. I had never seen some of these things either. It was awesome weather and it was great to see them. Here are some pictures from La Grande.

La Grande in May On a Good Day!

2009-05-10T16:40:00.000-07:00

Well on Friday afternoon, I took a drive around La Grande to enjoy the weather. I went for a little photo shoot and got some great pictures. The old staircase is located at my school and the rest were just up in the mountains around town. I love these pictures, It made for a good afternoon. Enjoy.

These past couple of days....

2009-05-04T11:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Fellow Bloggers,

Well Hello Again... Not much is new from good ole' La Grande. But I did have a great weekend though. So Friday some of my teammates convinced me to take off to Boise for the day just for a little day trip. It was Lauren, her boyfriend Chris, Chelsea and I. I am very glad I went. It was nice to get out of here for awhile. While we were there we went to the mall of course and did some shopping. I got a light sweater thing and a vest. It was buy one get another for a penny. So I got two things for $5. Quite the bargin, I must say. Then Eastern's track team was racing at Boise State. So we went to support them. I met up with my friend Billy from Vegas that plays football at Boise State. It was so great to see him and we had dinner and went dancing. If you know me that was all right down my alley. It was a great night.

(If you can't tell by this picture, our personalities are alot alike. So that called for a Fun Night!)

Saturday: I studied all day for a Bio Lab Exam(Had that this morning, whoever invented this class had issues, Ha) Anyways, then I decided after along day of studying why not go put on my new vest I bought and a pair of boots and go out. So One of my teammates were having people over, so we went over there socialize and had a great time.

Sunday: Well sunday was homework day/ study day. Ahh can i just express to you how badly i want school to be over. All my friends from home are getting out of school now and i still have till june. I really need to dig deep for some motivation because i have so much stuff to do. It is pretty crazy. Stayed up till 1 study, then woke up at 6:15 for weights. No Bueno!

Okay So that brings us to Today: Busy, Busy, Busy. Mondays are never good right. Had weights early like I said, Had the that Bio Lab Exam at 9. [On a side note: Who really needs to know the arteries/ veins in a cat. I'm going to be a PE teacher no a vet. Okay Got that out of my system] Then I had to go to community service for the soccer team and they just told us where to be and what time. So at 10:30 i mosey on over to the national gaurd place by my house to find out its a safety feild trip for little kids. I had to be a mascot. My friend Chelsea and I had to dress up as the Dummy dolls. Yeah crazy, this mask i had to wear had a back piece and a front piece that snap together. Can you say costrophobic? [I dont think I spelt that right but you got the point] It was scary. We frighten some kids. I had this grey jumpsuit on and my name was VINCE! haha. So yeah here's a picture, that was that. Now I have class at 1-3 and practice from 4:30-6 and then homework. But the bright side of today, THE HILLS IS ON TONIGHT. whoo hoo.

Spring Is Here!

2009-04-21T14:38:00.000-07:00

Well Spring has finally hit La Grande. It only will last a few days before it turns cold again. But the Sun is out, the flowers are blooming and my spirits are high. It is crazy how different I am when there is sun. I do not mean to be, but its just natural. The girls are like, "Look Kalah's a whole different person." I just told them this is the true me, happy, cheerful, funny. It's been great. We've had bbq, soccer, and laying out. You can tell when the sun is out around here because everyone is sunburned from being outside. haha. i know better, sunscreen is my friends. I ain't dumb haha. So here are some pictures...

Oh P.S. My Parents come to see me in a Month!!! Whoo Hoo Whoo Hoo Whoo Hoo

Chelsea and I at the Park

My First Flowers at my House

Some of my girl friends

The Soccer Girls

Spring Break is Gone :(

2009-03-31T15:19:00.000-07:00

SPRING BREAK

So I am back in La Grande after a Beautiful week and a half of Spring Break. My Spring break was great. I flew home to Las Vegas on Thursday the 19th and spent Thursday to Thursday there. I spent all my time with my family. We had a family BBQ, lunch dates, Baking nights, and just relaxed together. I read a book for enjoyment! I loved just being there with no stress. It was great. I also had four of my guy friends for Eastern stay with me one of the nights. It was really fun. I took them down to Fremont Street and we had a great time. All too soon, Thursday came around I drove up to Carson City with Lance's dad to visit for the weekend. I was in Carson from Thursday to Sunday. I had a great visit with Lance and my friends up there. I got some sun at the Baseball games which was great. Then I had to come back. I've been back 2 1/2 days and I want to go back to spring break. It has been snowing, raining, and hailing since I've been back. Yeah. It is not good. The new term started yesterday, so all new classes and a new pile of stress. Three more months and I will be home again. Please let that time go by really fast. My parents are coming to visit me on Memorial Day Weekend, which I am very excited for.

There are a few things that I have realized after this spring break....

* I have a lot of doubts about if I am in the place I am supposed to be. I will keep praying to god that he will let me know if I am where I am supposed to be because I am having doubts.
* I can finally think of my future and Lance not be in it. I have realized that we both have extraordinary things to accomplish and to go through. We will both be okay in what we choose to do. And if its meant to be then god will bring us back together, but if not I know we both will be just fine.
*I will never totally understand why things happen the way they do, but I am finally coming to understand the changes that have happen in the past few years happen because they had to. This past weekend reminded me of many many memories, but it also reminded me that I am not the same young girl that I was when I lived there. Maybe that happened to be, so I could get a chance to grow up a little more. There are becoming fewer "What might have beens" and more "What is to come"
* I found out that my real friends are all I need. I need to evaluate who will be there when I am struggling and who will be there when I succeed. A lot of people this break have helped me see clearly what categories they land in.
* I am now trying to agree to disagree with my sister for the first time in a long time. I'm trying to accept her for the great person she has become. Even though we don't see eye to eye on a lot of things, I am trying to keep an open mind. So god continue to give me the strength to help me understand her.

"You may wonder, 'How can I leave it all behind if I am just coming back to it? How can I make a new beginning if I simply return to the old?' The answer lies in the return. You will not come back to the 'same old thing.' What you return to has changed because you have changed. Your perceptions will be altered. You will not incorporate into the same body, status, or world you left behind. The river has been flowing while you were gone. Now it does not look like the same river."

Oh Lord, My Weekend

2009-03-15T14:13:00.000-07:00

Hailey's 21st was a great time. We had a good amount of people at the house and everyone enjoyed theirselves. We had people over then headed to the bar to get our dance on. It was an extremely busy night to go out in La Grande[If you could imagin] We had to wait in line to get into the bar. Yeah i know it was so funny. So I was the Driver and took care of the night. It was fun, but so tiring. So Here are some pictures... Hailey and I
Our Crazy Side

Chantal and I

Courtney and I

Cake I made for Hailey, Tennly, Star, and Jenn. (All March Birthdays)

Happy Birthday, Hailey

2009-03-12T20:46:00.000-07:00

This Weekend is going to be a good one.

The weekend before finals is always the weekend to have some fun and do something else besides homework.

FRIDAY THE 13TH is my roommate's 21st birthday!!!

We are having people over to celebrate and it will be a great time.

Then Saturday three of my girlfriends and I are making a day trip to Twin Falls, Idaho to watch WNC baseball in a double header. That is my college from last year.

So it should be nice to get away for the day. So I am looking forward to it.

I'll post some pictures from the weekend.

Choir Concert

2009-03-12T20:27:00.000-07:00

So I am in the Women's Choir at the college. Tonight we had our end of the term concert. It went really well and it was fun. I'm really glad I'm in choir again I really did miss it. I just had to wear all black, I felt like a nicer version of the tech people I saw in high school. lol. I did miss my parents though because they are always at my choir concerts. But thats why I am blogging!

"La La La" "Mi Mi Mi"

Wicked!!!

2009-03-03T17:34:00.000-08:00

So a friend of mine knows what a Musical Nerd I am. He was at the store and saw the musical, Wicked soundtrack. He bought it for me!!! Yah! Tell me how much I love this muscial I want to see it on broadway soon. Love it. I think I have three new favorite songs: Popular, I'm not that Girl, and As Long as your Mine. AMaZiNg! If you ever get a chance listen to those songs I mean I obviously have all my favorite songs I knew before like Defying Gravity, One Short Day, and For Good. I Just thought I would let you know how good the soundtrack is.

For Good:

"I've heard it said, That people come into our lives for a reason. Bringing something we must learn. And we are led to those who help us most to grow. If we let them And we help them in return.

Well, I don't know if I believe that's true. But I know I'm who I am today because I knew you.

Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood.

Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you I have been changed for good.

Let me say before we part So much of me Is made of what I learned from you. You'll be with me Like a handprint on my heart And now whatever way our stories end,

I know you have re-written mine by being my friend...

Like a ship blown from its mooring, By a wind off the sea, Like a seed dropped by a skybird in a distant wood.

Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you Because I knew you. I have been changed for good.

**I do believe I have been Changed for the better And because I knew you...

I have been changed for good.**

To My Best Friend Kimberlie Allison...

2009-02-26T17:07:00.001-08:00

This week was my best friend, Kimberlie's birthday. The big 20!!! Last week, she also got engaged to a wonderful guy! We have been friends for 15 years now. How old do we sound? We sat next to each other in kindergarten and I asked if she wanted to be my friend! How else are we supposed to make friends if we don't ask. hahaha. She knows everything about me. She has shared my accomplishments, disappointments, loves and the heartbreaks. I miss her so much, but who knew distance would help us become even closer. If that is even possible. I am very blessed that she is in my life. I am looking forward to standing next to her in her wedding at the end of this year. Friends like these are very rare and is a thing to be cherished. I Love you Kimberlie Allison!!!

Valentine's Day!!!

2009-02-15T22:39:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day in La Grande. Oh How it was a great weekend. My Valentines this year were my two roommates, Hailey and Evan. We decided to make reservations at nice resturant we have here. Yes there are like two nice resturants. haha. Evan treated us to dinner, which was super nice of him. We meet up with some friends socialized and then I went out and dance the night away. I embraced being a single independent women this Valentine's day and had a blast doing it. I still have faith in the holiday,as much as I sometimes dislike it. I always seem to get wrapped up in it. :) I missed my family, who are usually my valentines, but i sent out cards. I also recieved a BEautIfUL bouquet of flowers sent to me by my parents. Got to Love them. But the holiday is over and have to go study for an Anatomy Exam. Oh the perks of a college student. NoTTTT!!! lol. Love Ya.

All Dogs go to La Grande!!

2009-02-08T13:16:00.000-08:00

So Just call me Aunt Kalah. A lot of my friends up here are getting dogs and it's great. When I want to play with them I ask and when they get on my nerves I send them back home. I can do this whole Aunt thing. But these are my friends, Beau and Duke!!! Love Them. How cute are they... Duke and I spent the day together yesterday. I took Duke out to the soccer field yesterday and he loved kicking the ball around. Dog after my own heart! But I had to take a picture of this. So I've been making some new friends. lol.

So Im from Vegas and I Snowboard!!

2009-01-22T22:03:00.000-08:00

My Friends Chantal and Ty took me snowboarding on Monday. It was a great time. It was really hard work, I am not gonna lie. By the end of my first run i started getting the hang of it. I mean I am definelty no Shawn White, but I survived. So that must be a good sign. Im was very sore the next day let me tell you. But My goal is to become atleast alright at snowboarding by the end of the season. So ill keep you posted on my journey to become the ultimate snowboarder. :)

My New Friend, Birdy

2009-01-22T21:51:00.000-08:00

So My neighbors just got a little begal named Birdy. Reminds me of my KC, but much much smaller. We dog sit on occasion while they are at work. This puppy is 7 weeks old now and a riot. When she calms down and gets tired out then she is fine. So here is my new friend.

First Day of School Turns Out To Be A Snow Day!

2009-01-05T21:48:00.000-08:00

So My first day of school turned out to be my first SNOW day. Did I say snow... yeah snow and a whole lot of it. Cars stuck. Spent more than 2 hours of my life digging, brushing, melting snow. haha. So here are some pictures.

My Front Door
Hailey and her shovel

My Driveway

Home for the Holidays

2009-01-04T20:11:00.000-08:00

Winter Break was a blast. I LOVE being home sooo much. These are some highlights!!!

Snow Day in Vegas.
Seeing My Close Friends

My Niece, Austynn, visiting us.

Christmas!!!

Snow Day With Mom, Tarin, Brandi, and Sydni

New Years!!!

The Sunset, My Last Night at Home.

It was a great break, I wish I didn't have to leave. I am so thankful for my family. Living away from home has made me realize how greatful I am to have such a loving supporting family. I consider myself to me very very lucky. It will be awhile till I will be able to be home again and I already miss everyone.
" The love of a family is life's greatest blessing !"

I'll Be Home For Christmas

2008-12-16T08:37:00.000-08:00

I finally got home to Vegas on Sunday night at 6:00pm... I left 2:00pm on Saturday. I went through 3 bad snow storms. Rolling on ice, Driving through snow, it was a very scary trip, let me tell you. Just so you have an idea getting to boise, Idaho from la grande usually takes 2 hours or so. It took us 3 and a half hours. Crazy I know. Well I made it eventually safe and sound thank god. Here is my trip home...

Making it to sunlight after 24hours.
Coming out of La Grande

Yep that reads 25 Mph on the highway

This is what I woke up to. (My house)

My fireplace decorated for chirstmas. I made that wreath up there.

This is when my roommates and I exchanged presents.

I AM VERY GLAD AND THANKFUL I AM AT HOME. I MISS EVERYONE SO MUCH.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS TIME!

I Am Lost With Out My Laptop

2008-12-03T10:26:00.000-08:00

So I am currently with out a laptop because it was a having alot of issues. So best buy is "supposed" to be takin care of those problems. That is why I havent updated this in awhile.

Since then i've:
*Went to Reno for a Girl's weekend with my roommate and some friends.
*Been Stressing and working hard on my Anatomy class I'm taking.
*Been home for Thanksgiving, which was great.
*Found a new roommate, unfortuntaly my other half is leaving me Cristina.
*Been counting down the days till I go home for Christmas and get this term behind me.
* Been really really cold cause I live in Antartica basically.
*Decorated my house for christmas, stockings and all. Its really cute. I wish i could download pictures, but yeah I cant.

So that pretty much some it up I think. I'll hopefully be up and blogging after the new year.

Halloween in La Grande

2008-11-08T08:45:00.000-08:00

Well we celebrated it twice here because the football team had an away game during the weekend. On Halloween, I was Sandy from Grease. Black Spandex, Way Curly hair, and Hot Pink Heels. I didnt bring my camera, so I really dont have many good pictures. But here are a couple...

Chantal, Lauren, and I {Muah!}

Kami and I

Then the second celebration was that sunday and I chose to be a 80's Girl/ Flashdance style. Just something I threw together. Capri Black spandex, leg warmers, and side pony Tail.

I enjoyed myself but then I had to go home and study for a Monday Exam. (Tests.. Dont ask!)

Chantal and I

The Girls: Jen- A Beer Keg; Star- Cowgirl; Chantal- Gangster

* So Overall it was an alright weekend, I enjoyed myself.*
Missed the family at home though!!!

Last Day of Practice

2008-10-30T17:07:00.000-07:00

So It was our last day of practice on Monday and by tradition we get dressed up crazy and practice. So Dont we look like a bunch of nerds out there in our outfits. Chantal and I in the locker room. She has towels in her butt and she finally caught up to me. lol.

BIG BOOTY! BIG BOOTY!
We DID walk through the halls like this. Embarrssing!!! :0

My Outfit!!! Hot I Know!!!

WE are the HOt! I KNOW I KNOW!

Family Visit

2008-10-30T16:55:00.001-07:00

So Last weekend was my last weekend of soccer. My parents came up and suprised me by bring Tarin and My grandparents. I was so shocked I had no Idea. They drove up in my grandparent's new motor home, 15 hours later they ended up at my house. It was the best weekend yet here in la grande. We went to dinner, had a get together over my house, and enjoy our time together. They are really my number one fans. They got to meet some of my friends here as well. It was great I miss them so much. Even though there was alot of us, I still didnt want them to leave. But we had an awesome time.

Can't Sleep

2008-10-05T01:21:00.000-07:00

Good Morning. I cant sleep right now. Blah so I find myself on here. So the games this weekend we lost 1-2 BOTH games. not good. It doesnt make me very happy thats for sure. Fridays game was more like a ufc fight. I bruised my knee pretty severally from trying to throw girls off me. And today was better but still not good enough. But I guess Im an athlete. I live for another game. New Day, New Game.

Oh and p.s. I miss everyone in vegas. I am meeting friends up here but it still isnt the same as my friends in vegas or my family.

Tonight my roommates and I got dressed up and went to the volleyball game and to dinner with some friends of ours. it was pretty fun. So that was my BIG saturday night. Blah if you ask me. Heres a picture of us.

Game Day!!! Golden Day!!!

2008-10-03T10:29:00.000-07:00

Game Day, Golden Day!

So It is a cold 52 degrees in La Grande, Oregon this Friday Morning. It's gonna be a weekend of Soccer, Soccer, Soccer. Today our game is at 2:00pm and it's definelty going to be a battle. Nothing comes easy in this league. Tomorrow our match is at 3:00pm, So I have a pretty tough weekend ahead of me. But Wish Me luck and I will keep you posted on how we do. Say a prayer for me:

Dear Lord,

Please give me the strength and courage to lead my team and perform to the best of my abilities. I'll leave it in your hands.

Amen

First Day Of School

2008-09-30T13:07:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the first day of school. It was pretty relaxed. but im taking Biology and let me just tell you I am scared out of my mind. Ahhh. Its okay, I'll make it. Here is a picture of me and Hailey in our first day of school outfits. We sorta could pass for sisters!!! (shes scared. haha)

Marley and I

2008-09-30T12:58:00.000-07:00

Marley and Me!!!!!!

So My roommate Hailey found a dog wondering around our house. He had a collar on so she tried to contact the owners, there was no answer. So she invited Kizer(which was his name) into our home. So Cristina and I came home to the prettiest dog ever. Huge lab and the smartest dog ever. It sat, laid, shook hands with you. it was great. So it reminded me of the book I read this summer called marley and Me. So here is Marley/ Kizer!!!

September 11th

2008-09-11T22:11:00.001-07:00

I've been thinking of everyone who lost their lives seven years ago. It makes me realized how blessed I am to be able to talk to both of my parents everyday and everything I have going for me right now. So to everyone that passed that day and that passed fighting this war for us. I am very grateful for everything. God Bless my family, my friends, and America. :)

Some Time Off

2008-09-11T12:56:00.000-07:00

So today we dont have practice untill 4:00pm. So I've had a great morning sleeping and cleaning. I love it. I went for a little run which was nice. Yes I get to run at noon with out dying of a heat stroke. It is about 75 degrees here. :) I am very grateful for mornings like these. o0o0 oh I have cable now. Yah for me. Its taken long enough. but thats my morning I just thought I would blog about it. Oh and guess who I get to see on Tuesday......

MY PARENTS... in Arizona. I can not wait I miss them. And my grandma will be there too. Cant wait to see them all.

Miss everyone at home!!!!!
HAVE A GOOD DAY!!!

My New Life

2008-08-31T20:01:00.000-07:00

Kitchen
House
Roomates: Hailey, Cristina, and I
Team Mates: Cris, Star, and I

The School
My Soccer Locker
My Room
Living Room

Well I'm in Oregon and I've been super busy. I finally got my internet after 2 1/2 weeks of being here. So now I finally had a day off, so I decided to update this. Well First off my house has turned into a home in no time. I love it now. My roomates are amazing. We get a long so well. Soccer is a lot of hard work, frusterating at times, but I'm pushing through it. Our season is in full swing this weekend, So that means less practicing more playing. Here are some pictures of my place, roommates, and things I've been doing. Miss EVERYONE!!

Minters Family Vacation/ My Birthday!

2008-07-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday to Saturday the Minters were at the Beach. Loved. it. We did tons of things. We didnt want to leave. Here's how the week unfolded:

Things I did:

*Ate a whole lot of awesome food

*Took a nap everyday

*Got Tan and Not burned. :)

*Went Deep Sea Fishing. Awesome

*Did alot of Shopping
*Rented a 4 person bicycle
*Went to Solvang for a day

*Obviously went to the Beach!!!

*Went Boogyboarding with Tarin

* Celebrated my 19th birthday
*Got a pedicure

*AND RELAXED...

It was an overall good trip. When we got home on saturday, I had dinner plans with a few of my good friends for my birthday at PFChangs. It was really nice. Then, Sunday had a family party. It was a nice week.

It's JULY!!!

2008-07-07T13:11:00.000-07:00

It's already July, how crazy is that? Even though it has came super fast, I have to love this month. Alot is going to happen, Let me give you the low down.

* HAPPY 4th: What a good time we had at Aunt Tami's house. Swimming, BBQ, and Fireworks. Most of all I enjoyed having a three day weekend. Went water skiing, took a few naps, sleep in for once. I enjoyed it very much.
* Bye Swim School: This is my last week as a Swim Teacher. I was actually good at teaching, but it's time to start preparing for Oregon. I had some really good kids, that I'm gonna miss. :)
* The (Griswold's) Minter's Annual Family Vacation: Next week the Minter Family goes on their Annual Vacation to Pismo Beach, CA. So Bring on the Sun, the beach, the food, and the family members. It's gonna be a good time.6 days of relaxation. A place where worries are gone and schedules go out the window. You got to love it.
* My 19th Birthday: Friday the 18th when we head home from the beach is my BIRTHDAY. Whoo Hoo! I will be getting together with my family on the 19th and going to a dinner with a few of my good friends that night. Should be fun.
* Camping Trip: Camping+ Kalah.. I know fun right.At the end of the month, A Few of my friends and I have talked about taking a weekend off, before I go away and we all start school again, to get together for a weekend and relax. That should be fun.

And Then before we know it. It will be August and then two weeks later, I'll be moving. August 14 will be the day I pack up the Uhaul (Again) and take a 13 hours drive up to College. :) I'll keep you guys posted on how all of these big events goes.

Work and Garth

2008-06-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

So I'm at work, I feel like I basically live at my jobs. I have two jobs and I work 30hrs/week for one and 13.5 for the other. 43.5 hours aweek, what was I thinking. Oh $Money$ right... Only about another month or so of working than I get to get ready for Oregon. I can Do it! (Hopefully).

AnYWAys....

While I am at work I have a radio here cause with out it, it would be way too quiet. It's on the country station, of course, and I know every song. But then a song I hadn't heard before came on. GARTH BROOKS has a NEW SONG. It's called," Everything That I Never Had." And.... I love it. It sorta like Brad Pasiley, "She's Everything." It's great and I do love my Garth. Just thought I would tell all of the country fans to keep a look out for it. :)

Things On My Mind...

2008-06-11T09:03:00.001-07:00

#1: I will be leaving for Oregon in 2 months. Weird, I know. Oregon the place where it rains more than three times a year and when it rains, It pours. I think this is a great move. Anyways, I can not wait to decorate my house. I have so many cute things from my last apartment that I can't wait to bust out again. Come the holiday season, I turn into my mother. I love decorating for Halloween and that was really the only holiday I was up in Carson for, but it was a bunch of fun. I need to make a wreath like KimDuke did. It was the most amazing Halloween wreath Ever. I will admit though, even though I am excited to decorate, I'm gonna miss Alexia when I'm moving. My room mate of 4 months.
#2: I talked to my friend, Meghan from Carson and she is getting married in August. Unfortunately the same weekend I'm moving to Oregon, but I cant wait to get her a gift. She's a little older than me,but it's pretty unreal that a friend of "Mine" is getting married, but I can not be more happy for her.Miss Ya Fave. From the great vine( or is it GrapeVine..idk) I get word of girls i graduated with that are getting married and expecting. HolyMoly.. I can not even imagine doing those things right now. I still have several years until I will be even remotely ready for those commitments. Every ones different and I wish them all the best .
#3: Tonight we're having a girls night. I got work off so that My mom and sisters could go to this music in the park production of Beauty and the Beast. We will bring our cameras and post them.We have a group of about maybe 12 girls. Aunts, cousins, friends.. it should be fun. Got to love the musicals. :)
#4: Last night I had a talk with a guy friend of mine from high school. You know one of those friends that just listen to whatever you have to say and give you their honest opinion. We were talking about relationships and friendships and he told me something that made me laugh. Referring to relationships and what not. He said, "Kalah, you're the girl they write country songs about!"ha ha. It made me laugh. I know it might sound random and weird, but I thought it was a funny comment, he did mean it as a compliment. :)
#5:( You know I had to have a #5) Look!! I'm getting the hang of this blog thing. Yeah for me!! Even though I just sorta write whats on my mind and don't always have pictures,I still think I'm kinda cool.

Have a Go0d Wednesday!!!

Life's Changing.. Ahh

2008-06-05T15:43:00.000-07:00

So Yesterday my little sister Tarin had a sleep over with a few of her girlfriends to celebrate the last day of school. I decided to be a nice sister and I pick them up some pizzas and bread sticks for their get together. They were eating and one of the friends said, "This is the 9th piece of pizza I have had today because we had a pizza party earlier in school." That's when it hit me. I felt guilty eating that pizza knowing that I would have to work out extra hard just to burn it off. When did this happen? What age was I when this went through my mind at dinner time instead of pizza Yah! I'm jealous.

Summers used to be about playing out side and swimming as much as you can. Instead I work 40 hours a week and work out in the time that is left over. Summers have changed, life has change. DON'T get me wrong growing up is an amazing thing that I extremely enjoy.But Last night just made me remember the excitement of youth and innocents and that it doesn't last forever.

This was sorta a just a diary post, something I was just thinking about.

My Sisters

2008-05-18T10:47:00.000-07:00

Well As a Mothers day present we took some pictures for our mom. They turned out so good. Josh's mom took the pictures and did an awesome job. My mom of course cried when she saw them. It was a great present :)

It Has Been Awhile

2008-04-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

{This is MY NEW HOUSE in Oregon!}

Obviously, I have not been very consistent, but I am going to try to be better. Let me give you the updates...

*I finish my first year of college next week with straight A's :)

*I work two jobs right now because I really need to save for college. I am a swim teacher and a secretary at an apartment complex as well.

* Unfortunely, I am no longer together with Lance (the guy I mentioned last time). The long distance thing just was not working out. I will admit that this was the first time I had my heartbroken. I know i'm 18, I've been pretty lucky, but I guess it has to happen atleast once.
:) Oh Well.

*On a brighter note, summer is just around the corner and I could not be more excited.

* THE BIG NEWS: I recently signed with "Eastern Oregon University" to play soccer next fall. I will be living with Cristina, a girl I have played with since the 7th grade and a second girl, not sure who yet. But we found a house 3 bedroom and is nice :) The picture is of my house :)

A New Year

2008-01-05T13:33:00.000-08:00

Well it is a New Year and I am trying to make it a good one already. Here is a little update on how I ended 2007....

*College Soccer Team was cut

*Moved Back Home

* In search of a place to play next year

* Trying to get everything situated to attend CSN in the spring.

*Said bye to my boyfriend Lance who headed back to College for Baseball

So alot had changed in a short amount of time to say the least. but what are you going to do? From here on out I am determined to create a new life by surrounding myself with positive people and good choices. So wish me luck. Happy New Year.

My 1st Blog

2007-10-29T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,
Well this is my first blog entry. My older Sister Awburn finally convinced me to get one of these things. So here I am... Ill see what i can put on here. I am sure i am going to have to have Kim Duke help me with this. :) Lets see how this goes...