Never Give Up

☼ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

☼ If you can't accept me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best.

I think I fell in love with this song..☼

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Love and Volleyball

Times are blessings in my life. Trials or not.
Last week this past weekend Leilani and I had our last volleyball tournament.
It was a blast to learn to be a better player and it was fun to be on
a team with her.

I love her with all my heart ♥
She was number 12.
and I 18.
I was that number in Highschool too! I love that number.

My team was a blast to be with!

I plan on playing more and more volleyball this summer. :]
Loveee!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Weeks to Remember

These past weeks have been a huge journey and a big learning experience for me. With Mama's passing and everything, new things have happened and it has been happy, yet sad! Dashani had her baptism on Saturday last week and it was so fun to see family and everyone who could make it!

School has been so fun and I have made new friends. I think you know who you are :] I love life and the journey that it holds! Today I had a volleyball tournament and it was way fun! Even though we finished quick, it was fun to be with my team! I have spent time with cousins a ton, like Dijah and Nora, and it was fun to take pictures with Dij and watch Dawson's baseball game with Nora :] She is a good cheerleader! hahahahaha. Dawson is such a great player! I love him.

Anywho, Everything is going good. :] Soon I'll find something to write about that is more interesting!

FUNNY STORY:
so the other day on Wednesday I was talking to Sarah and she goes to Jr. High and I go to Highschool. So we were at mutual and she was leaving and I was like 'Bye Sarah, see you on Thursday!' but we usually don't see each other that day, so I was like 'ohh nvm, see you Tomorrow!' hahaha it was pretty funny. I can be blonde. Danny from now on calls me Coconut. Tan on the outside, blonde on the inside-polynesian-and silly silly.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Importance of Family

For those of you who don't know: My great grandma, my Dad's grandma died last night around 9:00. We were getting ready to go eat out for Dawson's birthday which is today and we were all ready, it was ironic that we were, because my Dad got a call from his uncle right then and there that she passed away. And we sped all the way to her home in West Valley. The ride there in the pouring rain seemed to be the longest car ride for all of us. All was silent as we thought about our beloved Mama. We got there where my uncle who is a police men was there and a couple of ward members, including her bishop, and many family members. Family members zoomed in right after another going to see Mama. She looked very fragile and to our dismay was still warm. I miss her so much and I am very blessed to have her apart of my life. I am named after her and I remember her telling my parents to never call me Ashley!! Always Leatanei :] I miss her and know that she is in a better, more wonderful place. She is more happier now than she ever was. I love her and she is a good example to me and to all the people she met. She loved everyone. My mom took time to take care of her on Sundays for several months and I know my mom was blessed regardless of the trials that come our way. Leata will always be a special part of our lives and I can't wait til the day I can cry with her, to share our love towards each other, to tease each other and to be together again. ♥