I don't remember much from before my graduation but I will do my best and Facebook will help also. I have met some amazing people this year and I will make sure to mention them as I go.
January: Ali got married! Awesome person #1. Not Ali, or Brandon. His Name is Bryson Seastrand. Nothing else to say he is just awesome.
Still in Jan. My group in dance performed our hip hop piece in the dance show. I am not a dancer. I wish I was, and I will continue to try my whole life, but I just don't think its for me.
And definately not hip hop.
In February: I met Tyler Blackburn a actor from the TV show Pretty Little Liars. I have to admit I didn't even know who he was till I met him. He's a pretty rad guy. Plus he's famous and good looking who wouldn't want him to sign and kiss their head? If I came upon a bald person, I don't think I'd kiss their head. It seems rather unsanitary. and yet, I let people do it to me. Awesome person #2.
The next few months don't really have specific dates. (they are blurred out by some recent stuff)
I went to some dances, with some awesome people.
Mormal: Mormon Formal
Bonanza Sadies
Palo/homeschool Sadies
Kels and Jami's Masquerade
And prom, with my mom, Colty. We went to Knotts Berry Farm and Phantom of the Opera. Pretty Darn Amazing!
April 29, 2012: the day after prom, I broke my right arm playing kickball with my family. First one to break a bone. And I chose pink for the cast.
Went.. Well, Attempted surfing with my favorite, Pam and her husband Mike. Raddest people you will ever meet #1&2
And the best part: I had family by my side the whole time. I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to become closer to them!
I voted!
With the help of some awesome people.. I finished my t-shirt quilt! And I love it so much!
I made 250 cake pops for christmas thanks to Pam and Larissa
And on Sunday I got to play in the snow for a bit. Oh how I love the snow!
There isn't a picture but I did sing my first Solo and Trio in my music production performance. I was so nervous. But so glad i could still perform however I wasn't able to perform at my dance recital because my arm was broken...
Next: Front row seats at Blue Man Group! RAD! Most amazing Uncle ever! And Mexicans and Albanians, and Blue Men. They too did kiss my head. It left some blue lips. ;) Amazing people #3
After long hours of reading the Book of Mormon and lots of other projects.. I finally finished my Personal Progress. Its a first, and a beaut!
Paint balling 1st
Seminary Graduation
Graduation! I don't know if I would have survived without at least one amazing teacher who helped me become a better student and person each year. Thank you so much.
(No cast = perfect timing)
Summer: This summer was the best by far. I had the opportunity to move to Long Beach CA and be a nanny for my 2nd cousins. I was so excited to become closer to my cousin and her family, live in a new place, and meet new people. I attended the El Dorado singles ward and thats where I met most of my friends. They took real good care of me, I did some of the best things for the first time. I'm sure my family is more than tired of me still talking about how great it was and how much I miss my life there. Which brings me to my next problem, I am apologizing ahead of time for the way I talk about my life there. I miss it so much. So somethings may not seem as eventful as they really were.
July: Megan and Kenny stayed with my other cousins in Huntington beach for my first week there. We had alot of fun! One day the girls and I got a color extension glued in our hair (me in my wig) a first. We did many other fun things that week, like going to the tide pools, and ruining my phone when the wave hit all of our stuff! That week was filled with sleepovers, picnics, bike riding, 4th of July parade and swimming.
And when I decided to take out the extension it looked a little bit like this during Linda's skype sesh.
The next events don't have dates, they are just some fun things I did.
While I was in California I had the opportunity to attend a YSA conference. There was really good speakers, food, and I made some good friends. I also had the opportunity to donate blood. I didn't really think i was going to go through with it, because of my past experiences with shots. But I have to say.. It was the best experience I have ever had! I didn't pass out and it didn't hurt that bad. And I can't wait to go do it again. If you haven't and you know you can stomach it, I recommend going. Plus the girl who drew my blood was named Rachael also.
I don't know how to word it but I did well, just that. I went in a an orange balloon up in the air with this ginge. He's my friend his name is Robert.
I went to Vegas for a day and caught some frogs while golfing with Ben, the chica and a date.
Back in CA. I took the girls to the San Deigo Zoo. All of the animals were in hiding and it was so hot! So we decided to see a Chinese Acrobat show. Best thing ever! The acrobats were so talented!
Ahhh!!! 39 minutes left and I'm not done.... So if its not posted till 1-1-13 then is that last years year in review?
Met this guy. Awesome #4? Well he's bald and i'm bald and that makes us awesome! plus! He has overcome so much, and I am so proud of the decisions he has made.
Became an Angels fan. I love baseball. And well, Thats Steve He's too cool for me but he's great.
Spent a couple of weeks with Ace's sister and her family from Germany! We had so much fun! Her son didn't speak any english but we had our own way of understanding each other :) And by the time I left he was saying "Whats your name, Rachael?" or " Rachael, whats your name?" in my favorite little german accent. Awesome #5
I enjoyed long walks on the beach
-Late night dates on the Seal Beach Pier
-Oh I was partial vegan (how could i forget that!) It was probably the healthiest I've ever been. I was able to experience a new culture and I liked it.
-Skyped with Linda and miss Abi
-Made Cake pops with Larissa and Pam well I watched them and helped a little.
-Experienced my first earthquake!!! It was crazy. I wasn't really sure what was happening till after but it was insane!
-Attended baptisms for the dead every week, one of the hardest things was for me to take off my hair in a new place, where no one knew until I showed them. But I did it.
-Learned how to budget, and I stuck to my budget! And saved $1,000
Met some awesome Aupairs from France and Colombia Awesomes #6,7,&8
I stayed with my Uncle Bart and cousin Spencer for a week! I loved getting to spend some time with them!
Met some amazing people in the LBC
Back in Las Vegas I met another Alopecian! His name is Scott. It is so great to talk to someone, and hear their experiences. Awesome #9
-Writing my best missionaries Elder Ben and Elder Colton, loving every minute of it and receiving some missionary advice for myself.
-Moved into a house with my parents! No more apartment! I love my new ward! The people in it are so great!
As I reviewed this year I realized that it may have been rough, but I had some of the most memorable experiences. I am so grateful for the people I have in my life and all the people I have met this year. I hope you all have a great year!
-Rach Rach
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