A picture of someone you could not imagine your life without



If you hadn't noticed, my family is THE most important thing in my life. Ok, so they can drive me nuts every so often, but still. I can't even imagine what I would do if I didn't have that dysfunctional pack of crazies. :)

A picture of something you wish would never end:



Obviously, my vacation with my family is very important to me. Every year, though, I realize that we aren't getting any younger! I know at some point we are all going to go off, get married, and have our schedules to deal with. Eventually, we probably wont all spend a week here. I hope it doesn't, though. I never want the tradition of this place to end!

A picture of something/someone (how about somewhere?) you love:





Quite frankly my favorite place in the world. This is the same lake, same Inn, and same people I've been going on vacation with for most of my life. Every summer, we hitch up the boats, pack up the cars, and take a 4 hour road trip to Angola, Indiana. It's the best week of the year! Doesn't get much better than steaks on the grill, crafts at the Inn, and buzzing the beach just before sundown. :)

A picture of you and your childhood best friend(s):




Calling these guys childhood friends just doesn't cut it. They are more like sisters than anything(Well, that's probably because one of them actually is). We've known each other since we were in diapers and sometimes when we get together, we act like a bunch of giggling eight-year-olds all over again. So glad to have these girls in my life!

A picture of the person you do the most fucked up things with:



Steeling stop signs, peeing on public property, and everything else in between. I can already see Caela and I looking back on these days years from now saying "Hey remember that time... we could have gotten ourselves killed!"

A picture of the person(s) who has gotten you through the most:

My parents, obviously, have gotten me through the most shit. Everything from buying me school supplies in kindergarten through teaching me how to manage living in my own apartment, my parents got this on lock. Yeah, they might be a little neurotic, but my parents have always been there for me.

A picture that makes you laugh:

I think I love this picture so much because it was, well, a TOTAL fail. We accidentally captured a moment of uninhibited happiness. No matter how long this girl and I go without seeing each other, when we are together it's like we are 12 years old again. :)

A picture that makes you cry:

This is my grandma, myself, and my little sister just after she was born. My grandma passed away not even a year later, though I heard that she spoiled me rotten :) I am not a big crier by any means, though this picture definitely sticks with me. I wish I had gotten to know her better, but despite the fact that she passed away, I still think about her often.

A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day:

Alright, alright, so this little ball of fur isn't a person... But still, he's got the life. No kidding! This is my cat, Bo. Ever since the day we took him in, his greatest concern in life is coming up with the most innovative ways to torture Brisco, our dog. He has no worries, no concerns. Not to mention the fact that he thinks he freaking runs the world.

A picture of your favorite memory:


There are so many pictures I could use to represent the same thing, but this kinda sums it up. By far my favorite memories over the years have been summer vacations on the lake. Boating, campfires, hiking, and spending time with my closest family. Can't wait until this summer!

A picture of your favorite night:



This is by far one of my favorite memories... And it only happened a couple weeks ago! I just already know that it is a night that I will never forget. This girl right here, Jessica, is my best friend. She has been since we were five years old. In any case, she is moving in to a house that she'll be renting starting this summer. Technically, the house was not hers yeeeet, but that didn't stop me from crawling through the window and unlocking the deserted house from the inside. We grabbed a couple blankets, a flashlight, and some speakers. We laid out the blanket on the empty living room floor, listened to music, had a few drinks, and reminisced about being kids, growing up, and never losing each other. No matter what.

Words truly can not express how much I love this girl!

A picture of your favorite day:

Despite everything, this still is a great memory. When I think about this trip, it still makes smile to this day.

A person you are closest with:


My sister has always been my best friend. The hardest part of going to College was learning to live without her.

A picture of you with ten facts:

1. I love butterflies. And by love, I mean that I am OBSESSED with them.
   
2. I really enjoy reading. And knitting. Call me an old lady, and I'll kill you.
   
3. I am very straight forward. I have a bad habit of always "saying it how it is", which occasionally gets me in trouble.
4. I am often told that I have a "weird" taste in music, which is a fact I am very proud of.
5. I am extremely sarcastic and I have a very dry sense of humor.
6. It takes a lot for me to get close to someone, but when I do I am a great friend.
7. I have always wanted to be a teacher. It's probably the one thing I am completely sure of in my life.
8. I am a sophomore at North Central College. I am sooo ready to get outta this school, though!
9. I am very passionate about music. Playing, but especially listening.
10. One of the most important things in my life is my family; my sister is my best friend.

Introduction

Alright, so don't expect this to ACTUALLY be a 30 day thing... In fact, it will probably take quite a bit longer, given that I hardly post once a week, let alone once a day. However, I thought this would be cool. The idea is to post a picture reflecting a certain statement each day:

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you are closest with
Day 03 - A picture of your favorite day
Day 04 - A picture of your favorite night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture that makes you cry
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most fucked up things with
Day 11 - A picture of you and your childhood best friend
Day 12 - A picture of something/someone you love
Day 13 - A picture of a new beginning
Day 14 - A picture of something you wish would never end
Day 15 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something you can't stand
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could
Day 22 - A picture of a group of your best friends
Day 23 - A picture of you and someone who makes you laugh
Day 24 - A picture of something you're proud of
Day 25 - A picture that describes a personality trait of yours
Day 26 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member that is current
Day 28 - A picture of yourself and the same family member that is old
Day 29 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 30 - A picture that you will always want hanging up


I think I like the idea because it will create a time capsule, of sorts. In the future, maybe I will look back at this and remember what was important to me, as compared to what matters to me most at the time. Let's call it insight in to my own self. That, or just an excuse not to study. Take your pick... First post coming soon!