FIRST BLOG POST. WOW.

Hey. It's a new year! And hey! This is a new little blog, starting...today. And oh man, I am SO excited for this year. 2015, you're going to be grand. :) 

The other day, I was talking to one of my buds, and we were just talking about life and choices and where to go next and he said, "Well, yeah, this is good option, but I don't want to do it, because I might regret it..."

And that's when I realized. 

What if we all lived our life wary of what might happen, and scared about the future? And what if we never took chances? Where would the risk even be? 

So that's when I thought: 

Life...life is an adventure, and you know what? 

It should be lived like one. :) 

 

All my life, I've made a best attempt to keep a journal. The other day I found a journal I wrote as your classic first grader, with that big toothless grin, and bangs chopped across the forehead. It said:

"12-31-03 by Addy Age 7

Today is Neow years eve. My b-day! I am going to hav a pretty (party). We are going to crack a pinyota and Im going to open gefst and have fun. I am going to stae up lat tonight and woch the New Year show. today it will be so fun. I love New Years eve it is so fun becuz I get to stay home with with my family. I hop this year well be the best new year ever. I am going to make this the dest (best. d's and b's...haha) year of all the years. "

But how cool is that? Lemme tell you seven-year-old Addy, every year has been a joy. And as much as 2004 was probably a joy (I mean, number sentences, times tables, and coloring books are game changers for sure), I can totally say that 2014 was the "DEST year of all my years". :) (that typo was on purpose) 

These are the highlights of my BEST YEAR YET. 

All-State Choir in Yakima, WA. SUCH a cool experience to sing with such talented people.

I sang 2nd Soprano, and we sang such beautiful songs. My favorite was called, "Choral Fanfare", because the only lyric to it was "Sing!". (Except in SO many unique languages) It was a tricky piece, but was breath-taking when we sang it. AH, TAKE ME BACK. :)

Then, in March, I joined the track team. And who knew it, but I totally love track. :) I threw the javelin, shot put, discus, and I high jumped. (See that little person in the background? That's me warming up with the javelin!!) This picture is quality x 10. 

Jami Jami Jami Pratt, Fun umbrella adventures.

I also found a new hobby in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) when I moved to Freeman. 

I got first place at Regionals, which sent me to State, with the coolest kids. We all rode a bus to Seattle for the State Conference, and had tons of fun. 

Bobby and I made our contributions to the gumwall. :)

I participated in the job interview event, which was awesome, because it taught me skills, such as making a resume, and writing a cover letter. Those are skills I will use forever...so that was a big bonus. 

Also, I went to lunch with these boys I met that morning. It was the funniest thing of my life. They were great, and super fun, so that was a good time. It's not every day you take a chance like that, especially in downtown Seattle. :) haha

Then, I went to Prom with this cool kid. Ben Mitchell is a true friend and was an awesome date; we had a really fun time at Prom.

AND, Connor Christensen came up that weekend to stay with us, and ended up coming with me to Prom, and took Justyna Folsom. That was probably one of the best parts of Prom --having Connor there! 

SUMMER. Junior year was over, thank heavens. 

LOTS of fun times were had. 

 I LOVE SAFECO FIELD. Baseball is the epitome of summer for me. And, I love the Mariner Moose; when I was little, I danced with him on top of the dugout. So, the moment was relived. :) So good to be reunited with my dance partner.

Connor Christensen, one of the best friends anyone could ever have, left on his mission in July. It was fun to go listen to his farewell talk. I know that he is a great missionary. He's serving in the Salt Lake City Mission. :) (funny how that worked out?)




Then, I went to  EFY in Provo for a week! It was so so darn fun, and I met so many people with hearts of gold. EFY is always an absolute privledge.

Nicole is my favorite, and truly was a blessing to me. She made me want to be an EFY counselor once I go off to college. I'm grateful for her sweet smile, inspired words, and testimony. She truly brought me closer to Christ.

We had 10 girls and 20 boys in our company, so the boys always escorted us like this. These two, Cody and Quinn, were my favorite ones to be escorted by. Such good pals. :) 

I made so many seriously good friends at EFY. Like, I am feeling the love for every single one of those 30 hooligans. 

Our scripture for the week was Doctrine and Covenants 10:5. LOS CONQUISTADORES, :)

And, lots of fun times with Lincoln. Nataley and Colby were here for about a month in the summer, so Lincoln and I had lots of fun times.

He is the cutest little guy you'll ever meet. 

And then, senior year came. And guess what? Senior year is the bomb.com. (But that has to be the next blog post.) 

Until next time, Addy :)