Jake the Snake

Today's post is dedicated to my baby brother, Jake. He just turned 17 on Monday. I ♥ him so much! Word just cannot say. He's 5 years younger than me and over half a foot taller than me. We've been close growing up, pretty much only had eachother to depend on. I remember when we were younger, feeling so protective over him. If anyone would pick on him or anything, I would say, tell me who it is!! I'll show them who to pick on! Ha ha. He's so frickin smart. Sometimes he says things and I'm like, 'Do you sit around and read the encyclopedia all day??' One time I went on tour for High School Orchestra for about 4 days. While we were gone, I missed him so much, I just broke down and cried and cried. I missed him making me laugh like he always does. So, a bunch of my friends and I gathered around, and I called him and told to say something to make me laugh so I could cheer up. Of course, the first thing out of his mouth made me laugh. My brother is one of a kind. That's one of the things I love the most about him. He doesn't care what people think. He just does his thing. We haven't been able to spend much time together lately, since I moved out. Whenever I do see him though, I am reminded of how much I love him. Love you, brother!!! =D The pictures below are from last week when we went to Red Butte Gardens. Enjoy!

I decided I was kidding and I don't really want to grow up....ok???

....sometimes It's stressful growing up and gaining responsibilities. I just found out I wont be able to attend school this semester because of some financial aid technicalities. Instead of being excited to have a break, I find myself very sad! Ha ha. Kinda weird. Maybe I'm sad due to the fact that I already had about 2 1/2 more years untill I would graduate with my Associate's Degree. Now I have to wait 3 years!!! It makes me laugh and want to cry, at the same time. Anywho, I am also having car troubles. My third gear is going out in my Celica, after I spent $2,600 not even a year ago, to have the entire transmission replaced. Grrrr. There's a lot more that I could complain about, but I wont. =D It's a good day and I'm all smiles and sunshine from here on out. It really is a great day! I wish I could go play in the sun!