Mostly Clayton with A Fresh Side of C-Bass

My 14 Favorite Albums of 2010 / Back In Time Top Songs of 2000

2010-12-29T21:16:00.001-08:00

Taylor Swift -Speak Now - Yep I love this album! She absolutely writes amazing and eventhough she has a studio voice and not a concert voice (at least on the scream songs), this album is good from start to finish and very catchy. Listen to: Back to December, Haunted, and Never Grow Up

Michael Jackson - Michael - What can i say?! I mean I've been waiting for some new MJ music since 2003. A lot of new artists that worked with him said that his music shouldnt have been finished and put out, but I say you can't hide a mans talents in the ground as the scriptures say! I love most of this album! I know there are some songs I just can't get into. But Michaels melodies, voice changes, and the music perfection is just too amazing. Listen to: I Like The Way (You Loving Me); Hollywood Tonight; Monster (which 50 Cent kills his rap); Hold My Hand w/ Akon

Kenny Chesney-Hemingways Whiskey - Ok, so at first I just didn't expect this from KC. I even told Filip Matous, that it just didn't seem like KC. But then a few listens in I was loving it. He knows how to really tell his life through songs and us fans can think of sometime in our life where we felt the same. Good duet with Grace Potter! Listen to: Somewhere with You, Where I Grew Up, Boys of Fall, and Reality

Zac Brown Band - You Get What You Give - ZBB is amazing! Sophomore album is absolutely just as good as the Foundation if not better! Including someone like Alan Jackson on the first single will always be a good idea! Listen to: As She's Walking Away, Oh My Sweet Carolina (Live), I Play The Road, Settle Me Down

John Mayer - Battle Studies (November 2009 but i didnt listen until 2010) - This album got me through ALOT. It was my summer soundtrack! He continued his legacy from Continuum and whatever those critics say about losing his touch, NOT TO ME! Listen to: Heartbreak Warfare, Perfectly Lonely, Half of My Heart

Kanye West -My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - I really don't like Kanye West! And to have TSwift and him in the same 2010 list of albums is weird to me! but this album is amazing. I got the super clean version, somehow from a torrent, and there are some amazing raps on this! Listen to: All The Lights, Runaway, Monster

Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid - Just listent to the whole album! You're life will change! Tightrope has an amazing track with Big Boi! And the video is so dope! Even though she got some mainstream push, she still is very indie to me! Listen to : Tightrope, Dance or Die, Wondaland

Mark Ronson- Record Collection - I love Mark Ronson! I love anything that includes Motown mixed with 2010 electronic production! Bang Bang Bang has Q-Tip and thats all you need to know. Listen to: Bang Bang Bang, The Bike Song, Somebody To Love Me

Black Eyed Peas - The Beginning - They are not really hip-hop anymore! They went away from that after Bridging the Gap, but they once again are producing at great lengths! This one is way more chill than THE E.N.D. even though Dirty Bit is pretty hardcore. Listen to : Love You Long Time, Fashion Beats, XOXOXO, Do It Like This

Yeasayer- Odd Blood - I love this band! Reminds me a lot of Depeche Mode 2010 and O.N.E. is my favorite track

Lady Antebellum - Need You Now - What can I say?! they are amazing, even if they are country pop- they do well at it! Hello World, American Honey, Need You Now, and I Run to You. Amazing!

N.E.R.D. - Nothing - When I heard the snippets before the album dropped, it just didnt sound great! but Travis May and I saw them live in Phoenix and it was amazing. Listen to: Hypnotize U (W. Daft Punk), I've seen the light / in the clouds, God Bless Us All, Hot N Fun

Big Boi - Sir Lucious Left Foot - Shutterbug is soooo dope! And its good to have one of the members of Outkast droppping some lyrical bombs! Great album!

Arcade Fire -The Suburbs - just Listen!!!!!

Top Songs of 2000:
Its Gonna Be Me - Nsync
Nelly - Country grammar
Blaque-Bring It All To Me
Never Let You Go - 3rd Eye Blind
Britney Spears - Oops I Did it Again
Jay-Z - Big Pimpin'
The Next Episode - Dr. Dre
Mary Mary-Shackles

Special Time of Year (Lets make it 365)

2010-12-25T15:19:00.000-08:00

At this time of year we come together with our family and loved ones, we feel a sense of love, comfort, and remembrance. Why does it seem to be every year from Thanksgiving onto Christmas we give more to others or seek the well-being of those less fortunate? Does the timing of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago set a mood or a feeling that we should honor Him by serving others? We know of the many signs that the world was to receive when Christ the child was born such as a new star would present in the night sky. It's interesting to think of the knowledge the world had of Christs' birth by looking to the north and seeing a new star to guide the souls and lives of men. Guiding mens souls and lives...those words just in themselves can change the whole scope of the purpose of this earth life.

In our world of noise that every day seems to create so many negative things, we need to find some balance and create a world where can inspire change for the better. We try to do our best to help others at this time of year and bring joy into not only our hearts but those close to us. We make lists of what was good this year, while we also make lists of what we are going to change next year. It seems our intentions to make changes are very fresh and can motivate us to start off the year on a good foot. Yet a few weeks into the new year or sometimes even a few days in, we let the stresses of the world get to us and we're back to where we began. Everyday should bring us a new set of goals to achieve, a new sense of direction, or even an attitude that will not only keep us positive but those that we come into contact with.

I recently read a great book by the name of "The Message", which the author has an experience of going into a coma for a number of weeks and while he is in a coma he visits the Spirit World. He shares many inspiring messages which he is to share with the world about his experience, but his greatest message of all is service. His guardian angel, which is his nephew who passed away as a teenager, shares that service is the action of love. Christ went about his ministry and served the people through so many ways. We can pray for opportunities to serve those around us whether they be family, friends, or strangers. There are thousands and thousands of stories of service which rendered by one person brought an action of love as well as a change to many people.

May we learn from the perfect man, the perfect example, and our perfect Brother, the Lord, Jesus Christ. As we start to think that this world has so much negativity and that this life is so difficult, pray for opportunities to help those that need you. Christ came to save us through his perfect nature. Christ came so that we may have an example to live by everyday. Christ came to atone for our sins, infirmities, weaknesses, tears, and faults so that we may come unto Him and be more like our Father in Heaven. We never know the result of our service until sometimes years later, but in your heart and in your daily life you will see a change for the better as life gets a little easier.

Merry Christmas and may we serve each other everyday pure in heart. And bring about a change for the better through our talents, our words, our actions, and so many other ways which we have been taught.

Clayton Ashcraft

Hard Work and Timing- Are They Related?

2010-12-15T12:53:00.000-08:00

We all know the adage, "Practice makes perfect." So what does it mean to you? Lately, as I have had a lot more time to think about things in my life about where I'm going and what I exactly want to do, I've noticed that there are some relations with hard work and timing. I believe though there are times when hard work does not always bear the fruits right away but in a time when life or God see's fit to allow it. Whether you believe in God, a higher power, or not at all, I think we can all agree certain events in our life happen at the right time for the right reason.

One of the things that has crossed my mind of late is my LOVE LIFE. Do you work hard to find that special someone or do you just let things come to pass with that significant other? I've questioned why I haven't had a girlfriend in about 2 years or why things dont go beyond being just a friend (or best friend). A lot of friends just say it usually happens when you aren't looking or just keep doing whats right and doing you-it will come. I see a lot of people dont many different people and quite a few of these people they don't really last. For me I have had really only 2 solid type girlfriends or girls I've dated. Each time there was some type of work I had to put into building something that would last. The other person also has to work at it as well.

So when your out looking for someone to love, do you actively pursue finding that love or do you just allow things to come as they are? The last question deals more with is your energy so powerful that people are naturally attracted to you or maybe you've worked hard with friendships or relationships in the past that its comes back around like a boomerang? I've made several attempts to create opportunities of girls that I am interested in or want to get to know better. I'm not sure if its who I am that creates some type of friend zone attitude or if who I am makes them to intimidated. I like to be honest with others and with myself, so I have definitely learned to have a different attitude towards seeking a relationship.

Hard work and timing are related! One takes a lot of will, motivation, sometimes blood, sweat, and tears. The other is just the timing of your universe coming together from the hard work. What motivates you to work hard? What keeps you going?

K-Os and The Peaceful Order of Our Existence

2010-10-17T22:44:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time I shouldn't have left you with a strong beat to step too! I'M BACK! It's been some crazy months. I'll make this brief, since I am tired! But I went to @Pollstar.com yesterday around noon pm and check the concerts coming to Phoenix. To my joyful surprise I saw K-OS on the bill at @Chaser's in Scottsdale. So I purchased my ticket cause I had to see @K-OS rock the mic like he did when I met and saw him at Warped Tour 2007! So I went to a YSA event rocked the concrete dancefloor and met some amazing peole such as Stacey (through Audrey), who is from Texas but has lived in LA as well. I said sorry to interrupt our awesome convo but I have a hip-hop show to get too. I said you are more than welcome to come to it, so she and AUdrey went with me to Chaser's.
K-OS music is insane...rock n roll, eclectic, hip-hop, and lyricist all combined with a percussionist, a guitarist, keyboardist, another percussionist, and @DJ Jazz. ALtogether you just have to go on YouTube and watch his live music. He is spiritually beyond any emcee's today in the underground. He's from Canada and is huge there and in Europe. I met alot of cool people at the show but altogether I had an experience that took me out of my self...relaxed me and made me think about my existence and my gifts on this earth. Just listen to some of his songs and you'll know what I mean!
Peace and Love

C-Bass

Lessons from The Incredible Mr. Thicke

2010-08-05T11:14:00.000-07:00

So I was just talking to my thuper (haha) amazing friend, Ch-ch-ch-Chelsea, and we were talking about a situation she was having trying to not hate on someone who may be hating on her. I was trying to give her some perspective as to being the bigger person and not stooping to the level of that person. It's easy for us to complain, hate, and moan about what people who don't know us or who do sometimes say behind our back. We've all done it in some for or fashion to another and I believe bad karma comes back to haunt us when we hear someone do the same thing towards us.

We have to be the bigger person in life, we have to let the sun shine, and not create the clouds. I know we all have those days where we just can't seem to do anything right or everything goes wrong, believe me I've been Debbie Downer lately, and I want to be the old Clayton who was always happy no matter what.

As I was talking with Chelsea, I said something to the effect that everybody is looking for their balance and happiness in life. Everyone has been made different and happiness is achieved in various ways. I was watching a Robin Thicke interview last night on YouTube and he said why his music is different from others is because its his, not yours, or mine, - we all have been given gifts to make this world a better, happier place. So what he creates is from other inspiration that could have come from you or me, but what inspires him allows him to create whats his.

So as I think about that and talking with Chelsea, I thought we shouldn't judge others if we do not know them and most of the time if we do. We can do what we can to provide happiness from what we create and create a world around us which if we train our minds and hearts to keep the sun shining even in storms or a few passing clouds, then we can always be spreading that happiness and postivity to others.

Recapturing My Magic

2010-08-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

I need to recapture the magic of who I am

I need to get back to Clayton who lives life to the fullest

I've got to get back to meeting people which was the center of my universe

I need to balance my life from what I have to do with the things that made me smile

I need to be happy, laugh, smile, and inspire

I used to be excited about the day and enjoy life even when the clouds came, and the last little bit I haven't

The magic of being able to know who I am and make others happy

I need to recapture the magic of who Clayton Andrew Ashcraft really is

Liken The Scriptures - (Not Biting Kyle's Style)

2010-08-02T17:09:00.000-07:00

My friend, Kyle Aldous, is doing a wordpress blog which everyday, or when he updates his blog, he will liken the scriptures to events happening in his life. I have regularly followed Kyle for the past few weeks and past blog posts. All I can say is I'm really impressed how he bringing the scriptures words in his life and comparing them to things that are happening. It's really admirable and I've definitely been impressed to do things similar in my life. I may not be blogging it everyday but I am definitely looking at what I read everyday and trying to apply somehow in my life.

One of the things I've been terrible at writing in my journal everyday but being able to get on here and share whats going on in my life has been a lot easier. I've found a lot of inspiration through other friends blogs both in the Church and outside the Church. I believe the words we say, write, hear, and things we do will echoe in eternity, so eventhough we cant take things with us to the next life, these words I'll be able to go back on in this life and the next.

I'm going to try my best at the end of everyday to analyze what happened and where in the scriptures I can find something similar to my situation. My life right now, I feel like I need to stabilize it and be grounded a little bit more. I think the last few months I've put too much stress on myself in so many different ways and I need to step back maybe get to the basics again while moving forward.

At these points of my life where things get crazy, I like to run away and just not deal with the stress in its face! Maybe thats another fear I have to face, is not run when something doesnt go my way- say a potential relationship, work not going as well as I'd like, or when school is just boring. So I guess rather than relying so much on moving through this world like a rolling stone, I need to put my trust in the Lord that as I do what I need too, he will help me bear the stresses I come upon! A HA MOMENT!

BBoy Justified - Dr Pepper Cherry YouTube Dance Studio

2010-08-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

VOTE FOR MY BOY, KYLE AKA JUSTIFIED BY VIEWING HIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!

The Gambler

2010-07-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

Listening to fun.-The Gambler right now and thinking about the relationship I want with my future wife. Even just being in a relationship with someone is like climbing a mountain. I've always been the friend to most girls and even the girls I have dated, its maybe lasted 3 months at the most. I look around at healthy relationships and wonder what is really the secret to success of finding that someone you can know they know you are imperfect but you both work so hard to be perfect and treat the other one as if he or she are kings an queens. I don't believe love is dead or even chivalry, I'm such a strong believer in love like the Golden Age.

In this song "The Gambler" songwriter Nate Ruess writes the song is the voice of his mother who relates having a garden to her and her husbands relationship from the start to the growth of their children. It's so beautifully written and composed that even the hardest heart in the world would tearup just a little. One of my favorite lines in it is"I swear when i grow up i won't just buy you a rose,I will buy the flower shop!" The man doing everything he can to treat his wife like a queen. There elements of a strong relationship in the song about how the children have grown up and the characteristics they have of each parent. Then there is a part which the lyrics turn to her taking care of her husband through being in the hospital. Also see The Format-On Your Porch for Nate's experience of his dad being in the hospital.

I've had the pleasure of meeting the mother and fatherof Nate Ruess at a few concerts here in Tempe. I can see the love in the couples eyes. The last part ofthe song is about him coming home from work kissing his wife on the eyes, cursing at the dog, then going to the garden to see what they've grown, her setting the table, and him setting the fire. I think of simplicty, fun, hard work, tears, happiness, pain, laughter when it comes to the ups and downs of relationships. Although in the song he doesnt explain all the hardships that come with making relationsips last, you can tell that he celebrates the moments to which may have been difficult on them by sharing the moments that matter. Seeing the kids grow, moving toArizona to save their only son, how they met, overcoming health scares...all those experiences we have in life, when we have that other half, can be made even sweeter once the bitter has been tasted.

I cannot wait to sit with my best friend and wife,and have that feeling like no matter what we go through she is behind me 100% and I'm behind her 100%.And its like Keith Urban says,"They say behind every man is a good woman but I think thats a lie, cause when it comes to you, I'd rather have you by my side."I mean who wouldn't want that person who you can always depend on and love no matter what life throws at them.So my quest continues...I know lately I've put a lot of effort into someone who I absolutely adore becauseof who she is, what shes done, and the capacity of whatshe can accomplish. But again, as much as have toldher my feelings and there are similar feelings to a certain degree, I know that I couldn't just sit here and do nothing. I've done all I can. Whomever the Lord has prepared for me, I hope I can be prepared as a worthy priesthood holder in the LDS church, someone who will treat her like a queen, capable of providing, and someone who will continue to inspire.

Mrs. Ashcraft where-ever you are, I'm on my way!

What I WaWaWaWant, What I NeNeNeNe Need

2010-07-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

Our wants, our needs what does it all really mean? Are there times when what we need exceeds what we want? Because most of the time what we want always exceeds what we REALLY need. I believe it's part of the natural man that is inside each of us to go after things that are temporary highs when God is looking down like "yo Clayton, my boy, that ain't what you need!" But since he has given us this life to prove ourselves and make our choices, how do we really know when to go after the things we want and the things we need.

Each of us has been given this life and whether you believe in a higher power or not, the goal is to be the best we can in this life. We all make decisions and choices everyday that can determine our future. What do in the present can echoe in the eternities is a quote we should live by. In my belief, sometimes or most of the time we get on our knees with something that we want or asking for. It's almost like we have the mindset to get on our knees and pray for revelation of what we need, but we're set in our minds what we want. I can't tell you how many times I've seen the Lord just let me make my own decision and the consequence comes about sometime after.

When I think of different songs that put something like this into perspective, I think of Garth Brooks - Unanswered Prayers - the chorus goes as such :

Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers

Remember when your talkin to the man upstairs

That just because he may not answer doesn't mean he don't care

Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.

We should look at the things we want in life and understand what we need. The balance of life comes when we can enjoy progressing through achieving our dreams without giving up who we really are. Sometimes those prayers we pray don't come back instantly with an answer and in a world where we want everything instantly, God does not change for what he created - he expects us to change for Him. Take a list of what we want and what we really need and make some decisions to go after something that will strengthen ourselves. Whether its relationships, traveling, a career, or whatever the goal is - TAKE THE CHANCE IF THEIRS A CHANCE WORHT TAKING!

Clayton

Letting The ____Dictate their Own Path

2010-07-26T19:30:00.000-07:00

While just reading Keith Urban's website album blog, there was a subject line that caught my eye.

Letting the songs dictate their own path! That statement hit me in a number of ways. Here's what I thought:

Music dictating my feet

Music dictating my mood

Music dictating my inspiration

How I dictate my happiness

How I dictate my future

Our path in this life is dictated by our own choices because what we do in this life echoes in eternity. So reading about Keith's intuition to create a feeling in music and to run with his ideas just amazes me. On the blog Brad states, "It's fascinating to watch Keiths attention to detail while still letting the songs and players dictate there own paths. Sometimes heʼll just sit for a minute silently ...and then all of the sudden he snaps back into the moment with a clear idea of where to go next." Amazing! I look at his attention to detail and it just makes me think how I allow the music to control my feet as I move across a dance floor.

I've found my best moments when I'm at my creative peak is when I'm EXTREMELY busy with life, when my stress release is at its highest point, or between midnight and 5am (for writing songs). It's weird that I have these different creative peaks at so many odd times. I've found when I'm most creative with business efforts I need to be really busy to plan, organize, and act on my ideas. This is most likely due to the fact that my brain juices are moving at high rates. For dancing and freestyling with hip-hop dance, I find that when my stress level is high and I need to break free-my times where I hit the beat and kill it is at those times.

There is preparation in everything we do, so just like Keith can stop for a moment and move forward with a sound or lyric--it took him years of practice and experiment to understand sounds, chords, and progressions. To be at that moment of "aha" or progression with any type of talent, there must be steps of preparation, of failure, of dust-sweat-tears-sometimes blood from the art of working towards the feeling of accomplishment on some level.

So whats your path? What is dictating it? What preparation are you making for that goal?

Overcoming Fear (Video) Yikes

2010-07-24T12:17:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml79xjLaYR8

Check out my video for StandStrong.tv about Overcoming our Fears

A little Scared...Endoscopy

2010-07-19T22:02:00.000-07:00

One thing you may not know about me is that I have a really bad stomach, like really bad! Sometimes its genetics and sometimes its the way I eat. Even sometimes how much I worry!So on Tuesday, July 20, I'll be going in for my endoscopy and although a lot of people have had it and it sometimes seems like a normal thing, for me its a big deal which I am nervous about. For the last 6 months or so my stomach has ruled me. Hardly eating anything and throwing up at least twice a week, sometimes lately even blood. My energy and my happiness in life has taken a bit of a downturn. I've had a lot of issues with my stomach in the past but they have never been this bad. I want to say a lot of my worrying has probably caused it but when it got to the point of throwing up blood I WAS DONE! I probably need to stop worrying so much but thats me I guess.

Anyways I have had a few blessings in the last few months from my bishop and friends, all have said this will be taken care of and I HAVE NO DOUBT THE LORD WILL BLESS MY HEALTH. I need to take care of myself better with my food choices and my overall well being. I wonder if letting go of things that make me worry so much would help. Either way I know the Lord will bless me, eventhough I havent been the best I can be lately, I have faith that I can overcome whatever is going on and move forward and progress in my life.

Thank you to all who have been there for me family and friends.

Urban Vibe Productions

2010-07-17T19:49:00.001-07:00

Men's Style for Summer

2010-07-17T11:13:00.001-07:00

Lovin some of these styles right now. Because I'm on such a tight budget til I can sell my car, I will have to do some thrift shopping at Goodwill. WAIT! I do that anyways but still I love finding styles in magazines and online blogs but then going to a thrift store and making my own creation of who I am at the time. No one, I believe, should live their life inside a box that keeps them bound. The whole Hollister, American Eagle, A & F, thing is something I never liked at all, its fine for people that just need clothes and dont' care, well there is this element of guys who wear that clothing that makes them kind of douchebags. Remember that whole movement of popped collars, that was basically the association with douchebagery.

Well at this point it doesnt really bother me and I shouldn't be so judgmental of how people are. Anyways I got off on a tangent there, I am just about steppin out of my box and creating me not letting corporations create my style. There are some good websites out there that offer some good models of street clothing ideas. Karmaloop.com, Nylon For Guys magazine, GQ, London and European street clothing blogs, http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/. When I was in London over Thanksgiving I found so many ideas of things I could create and decided to look more into new styles.

Right now I'm feeling the nautical, white pants, blue suit coat, even shorts above the knee cap, bow tie, fedora cap style. There is just something about this summer that screams to me nautical style. Update you on some new finds!

Best Show Ever

2010-07-16T11:05:00.000-07:00

So here I was last night laying in my bed talking to my roommate Clint Haglund, yes Rexburg - THE CLINT HAGLUND - we were discussing many different topics surrounding our life. We do this quite a bit and end up making so many epiphanies about what we're doing and where we're going. So I was telling him how SCARED I am to figure out my career and what I want to do. Like I said before, 5 classes left in my MBA then......yep a lot of dots meaning knowing very little. Clint was telling me how I have been able to capture what Social Networking is all about because I had established a lot with Urban Vibe and with my friends on Facebook being able to promote so well.

So I sat back and realized that maybe I should stay in this area and see what I can establish as to my ideas for dancing and the arts. I'm trying to link my Urban Vibe Productions with opening a dance studio, dry-bar venue for all ages, a dance battle tour, dance battle wednesday in multiple states, as well as other ideas. So Clint also told me about a show called The Buried Life, which is a show on MTV of 4 friends who have a bucket list of things to do before they die. Now I do have my own list, but I just like the idea of just going for something and having no regrets. I feel like I used to do that a lot and I haven't had that element in my life in a while. Well I have experienced it in a few ways through love and love lost, but in terms of the happiness in my life and what my talents have allowed me to do, I want that element back.

I have been reading a book over again called Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk which is basically utilizing your passion by starting a blog or a business revolving around social networking and your passion. So I'm trying to link up all these different ideas, advice, research, and experiences I've had to something that I may have to take a giant leap and just do it!

-Watch The Buried Life @ MTV.com

-Google: Gary Vaynerchuk and BUY HIS BOOK CRUSH IT - if you have a passion and want to make money off it - it can work

-I will meet Justin Timberlake in the next year! That is my goal so if you'd like to help..then!

NEW Kenny Chesney - Boys Of Fall - Released Monday

2010-07-15T10:40:00.000-07:00

So he's back! New Album coming out in September called "Hemmingway's Whiskey", so the first single from that album is titled, "Boys of Fall." This is a documentary that he has been working on for about 18 months and will be the theme song. It's going to take a little getting used, I like it, but I expected something bigger for a first single. Similar to a "Beer in Mexico" or "Summertime", but since we are coming up to fall here in Sept./Oct. when his album will be released its expected that we get a reminiscent song.

So my first thoughts on the song were memories from my brother playing football at Orange Glen and going to watch him-even being the waterboy for the Patriots. There was that feeling in the air that fall was here, and football was in full swing. I can remember the snack shack, player pins, the coach, the cheering, the national anthem, and smell of the grass.

The lessons I learned from my brother, and the lessons he learned are ever present today and thats what Kenny delivers in this song. I cannot wait for the documentary on HS football to come out and see the true feeling of what Friday nights from September-December are all about. In his song he talks about small towns like his that was the only way out for some of the players. That is a big deal in so many towns and cities in America. Watch Remember the Titans, Rudy, Friday Night Lights, and a few others I can't think of.

So check out the link below and tell me your thoughts on he song

http://www.theboot.com/2010/07/13/kenny-chesney-boys-of-fall-lyrics/

Lessons Learned From a Scion xB - New York, here I come

2010-07-12T19:29:00.000-07:00

So this is Sonya. I've had her for a little over a month now and all I can tell you is I am so thankful for family and paying tithing. Because EVERYONE LISTEN I made a huge financial mistake! I went in to see what kind of car I could get one Friday and came away without, Maxine my Nissan Frontier, who I miss! My monthly payments, after a huge ordeal went from $384 to $356 a month with 11% interest rate at 75 months. As much as I was able to talk them down, I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE. I am now looking to sell Sonya and find a more economical car that will save me tons of money. Because heres what I've realized:

**I dont need a nice car until I can really fit it in too my budget

**I would rather use my extra cash to go on trips, save for concerts, and use the money on a future girl

**Debt sucks! Debt sucks!

**As much as I love the Scion xB, man I miss having a truck to take on adventures

The most important thing I've learned is to use a budget and negotiate until theres no more room to negotiate. And I've realized that spending more time outside going to do things rather than sitting in your house doing nothing because you have not that much money after a paycheck is not the life to live.

This next month I am going to New York for my first time. and I'm reaaaallly hoping to have my car sold by the end of this month so I can have that extra cash to spend in New York! Thats the thing about debt, it tangles you in its web until you have no room to move. I hate that and its mine own decision I must face. One thing, I know as well if I pay my tithing, which for LDS is 10% of every check earned from working, that the Lord will bless me to get rid of this mistake and move forward with smarter decisions that will increase my knowledge in life.

One way I see that happening is by having opportunities to take those trips and see museums, go to church in another state or country, meet new people, share the gospel on these trips...so many ways to be of service to others by not being bound by the desires of man. So if you know anyone in the market for a Scion xB 2008, 40,000 miles.

Either way, don't let stupid debt run your life or tangle you in a web that is difficult to get out of!

Ladder of Life

2010-07-11T21:52:00.000-07:00

Really like this photo alot. I kind of feel like thats me at this point of my life. Whether its relationships, career, or any next step towards a goal. I guess anyone can create their own ladder and maybe so have connections to other ladders. Maybe someone combines everything into one ladder and each step could be a job, a relationship, a new car, a house, - basically anything. so I'm looking right now at my career and I AM SCARED! Seriously, I'll shout it from the rooftops if you want me too cause im not scared to say im scared!

I have a wonderful job and maybe career at UOP and I'm working towards that MBA, but my degree in Public Relations and the things I want to do I just don't feel are putting me anywhere near some goals. I am so A.D.D. when it comes to my interests that I tell myself a good office job will be nice, then my gypsy side says have freedom to wake up in the morning whenever you do and eventually get to your work, its your time not theirs. Here are some ideas of things I want to do:

Promotions for sports teams: Padres, Chargers, Suns, anyone really

Promotions/Social Marketing for Record Labels, preferably country music

Event Coordinator - any industry really

Own FroYogurt shop with club/venue -drybar

PR/Marketing for Entertainment Companies

Urban Vibe Productions -Dance Battle tour around the country

Buy/Sell properties both residential and commercial

Run my own dance blog

Start dance studio/sing, dance, music, etc...

So these are just a few ideas I am tossing around. Obviously I love anything in the entertainment industry because that seems to be who I am and the talents I have developed.

Train Hopping and Tasting American Life

2010-07-11T09:08:00.001-07:00

At night in my bedroom, I like to listen to the radio falling asleep but I also love opening the window. At certain times of the night I can hear the Union Pacific going by which it crosses at Guadalupe and Cooper. There are times in my life where I thought how fun would it be to just hop on a train. Leaving everything behind and just seeing how far you can get on a train. I've heard stories of people getting beating and dragged off a train for hopping it, maybe that part isn't so fun.

What is really so bad about hopping a train anyways? I can understand that your riding on something worth more than your life, but its not like the weight of an individual will make the train go off its tracks. I guess the whole thing for me is - where will I end up? where will it stop? and how many people really do it? or have done it? One of my vacations I've wanted to take is riding across the middle of the country on a train. Going through mountains, valleys, woods, plains, and small towns. Really see the heart of this country and get to know the people who live out liberty and freedom. I've always wanted to drive a car from the start of summer to the end of summer and go from Seattle to Portland, Maine then go down the East Coast back through Tennessee and travel back West. Ballparks, festivals, music, food, and so many other adventures. I know its simple but going to a bbq festival and tasting lemonade in the South is something that excites me. Meeting different people and hearing about the America they grew up in. We'll see if it happens. Maybe 2011 Summer?!

2010-07-10T18:37:00.000-07:00

Except Gracie is Red

So this is a very large photo of my bike, Gracie, not an actual picture but very close! I decided to try and take a ride today at noon in 100 degree weather, while the first part of the trip was easy, it became very difficult riding in the heat! I went from my place down Houston to Lindsay Dr. then up to Ray Rd. where I crossed West to Cooper and barely made it to Warner. I had to call my roommate and get a ride from Discount Tire. So 8.2 miles in 100 degree weather NOT A GOOD IDEA! But whatever I got out and enjoyed the day and had a nice bike ride. Thank goodness for a sweet bike like Gracie here!

Who'da Thunk It? Padres 2010

2010-07-09T10:52:00.000-07:00

So here we are on July 09, 2010 sitting at the brink of the end of the 1st half of the MLB season. How many people including myself, a HUGE Padres fan, really thought the San Diego Padres would command the best record in the NL and hold a 3 game lead over the Colorado Rockies in the NL West? I stand here and say I did not expect it. Now that they are where they are thanks to pitching from their starters and a bullpen named the "PENitentiary"http://http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/padres/2010-06-29-san-diego-padres-cover_N.htm, for the shutdown crew they are. And although Adrian Gonzalez is the powerhouse of the hitting on the team, .300 avg., 17hr, and 54 RBI's, there is production coming in the strangest of areas.

With the pitching sqaud doing work, Padres have so many opportunities to win by scores of 1-0, 2-1, 2-0, very low scoring games, but a win is a win. So most people believe that the Padres wouldn't last to this point and they continue to say the Padres will not make into October nor will they even win the NLWest. But I believe to this very day, that the Padres will be in the playoffs and will take the NL West Pennant. We have done work with virtually no injuries from any big players except for Chris Young and at this point we are doing just fine with our starting pitching.

Let's hope moving forward after this All-Star Break we can continue our talented play. 50-35 is what we are at currently with the possibility of being 53-35 with a sweep of the Rockies.

GO PADRES

Taking The Next Step

2010-07-08T14:00:00.001-07:00

I'm taking the next step everyone. Not sure exactly what that next step is, well yes I do, but my next step in life is to find someone who equally loves me the way I love them. Someone to cherish and look into her eyes through the good and hard times and know that person will never give up. But that will come when it comes, so I'm not going to put too much pressure on that. Letting things happen as they are means actively pursuing someone with attractive qualities but not putting myself out there so much that I will get hurt like the past.

I know what I want in a partner and I will do my best to find those qualities. It sounds easier to type this and say it than it is to actually go out and find someone those qualities. Since I've put myself in a position the last 4 months or so where I thought I had found someone who worked for me, I closed doors to other opportunities. Not that they were knocking at my door, THEY definitely weren't, but I didn't want anyone else-I DIDNT. At this point, its taken a lot for me to just be friends with this girl but I'm slowly moving forward and I hope she finds herself or what she is looking for. So I move forward and whatever happens in the future with a girl will happen at the right time for the right reason. Heavenly Father is going to put the MOST AMAZING girl in my way and when it happens I hope to be prepared for her, and I will be so happy!

Another area I am looking to conquer in the next few months is understanding my path for a career. Working at Univ. of Phoenix has been the best thing for me and I know I am / was supposed to be here in Arizona to make mistakes, overcome weaknesses, and prepare to take the next step in my life. I am furthering my education by getting my Masters in Business Adminstration. I can't wait to be done with school forever after this, but what will I do? Where will I go? I've inquired of friends lately what some projects they are taking on and these are friends who have similar interests or goals. Dave Romeny, Derek Porter, Daniel Kunz, Tyson Stevens, Filip Matous, and Danny Carpenter - these are some friends doing some fun projects that are giving me some inspiration to step out of my box. There is so much I want to do with my interests so I hope I can do the research necessary and write out ideas of what I want to achieve.

Whats your next step in life? and as Filip Matous asks : What do you want to be remembered when this life is done? http://standstrong.tv/

Time To Let Go and Move On...

2010-07-06T22:20:00.001-07:00

So it's time to let go, yet another checkpoint in my life which I need to look to back and say what was good and what do I need to change. I wouldn't say this time was for nothing but I cannot hold on anymore to something that will not progress me forward any. I try so hard to be a good example in many different ways and I believe I've done so much for certain individuals but there is only so much you can do. There shouldnt be a time in anyones life which they give so much and receive nothing. Its at the point where I've given all I could. I must let go. I love this person very much and pray for them every night but I must move forward now and accomplish whatever is to be placed before me. Love this picture because it is what I am doing. It may take a little time to get over, but I know the Lord will be there comforting me in every way. Thank goodness for knees to fall upon and know I can rely on the love of My Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ. Not too mention family and friends who have been there for me.

So I wrote this song tonight waiting to meet with the Bishop. I wrote in like 7 minutes, it just came to me:

Move On

07/06/10

In my own paradise

Not too crazy

It's a simple life

I move on...

Lessons learned

Through these tough times

Like the wind I blow by

I move on...

Sing it now

I move on...

And I move on

Like an 18 wheeler

Across the American sky

I move on...

Like a young man in

A camaro with his new bride

And I move on...

From the man I was

For far too long

And I move on...

Re-writing my song...

Pushed myself to the limit

Found out that

Ain't a life worth living

I move on...

You can just see

People start growin apart

When its not from the heart

I move on...

Sing it now

I move on...

And I move on

Like a parent letting go

When a child hits the road

I move on...

Like a a love that never lasts

Gettin on from the past

And I move on...

From a world so dark

To find the grace of a selfless heart

And I move on...

Re-writing my song...

Here I kneel

Pray tonight

To have His light in my life

I move on...

One day my

Hope seems to be

Son, come abide with me

Let's move on...

And we move on...

Like the Lord in his goodness

Forgiving the sinners life

We move on...

Like the angels and saints

Walking through the sky

We move on...

Feel the warmth of his love

Never have to worry no more

And we move...

Til forever we move on..

Doing Something Scary and Facing Your Fears

2010-06-28T20:27:00.000-07:00

A friend recently sent me a text and said do something today which you've been scared to do. Basically, face your fears! Well that day I was going to be doing something I have self-consciously had a difficult time with in the past. Instructing a dance class with having no practice or thought of what moves I would use to teach this class. Taylor had asked me to do it that morning at 10:30am, basically to come teach at 6pm that day. After telling her how scared I was to teach, I finally decided that I needed to do it.

It had been about 4 years or so since I had really choreographed anything or taught a dance class, so it was a giant leap for me to take. There had been other things in my life of recent that I felt like I would regret if I never told that person my true feelings for her. You can probably guess at this point who that person was. Dancer, beautiful, amazing in heart, I can go on and on. Anyways the point is you cannot fear what man will say or do, you can only face your fears. I was able to teach the class for 2 hours and it gave me a lot of confidence to move forward with no matter what it was.

My best friend had told me he contacted 10 people who were inactive regarding coming to church or accepting home teachers to come over. I'm sure that is a big fear to overcome having to ask people who are not active in church if they would come or at least have home techers meet with them. It gave me power in other areas of my life to overcome weaknesses and make them strengths. Why should we fear what man can say or do? We have the ability to overcome the insecurities inside we hold and let go of a past that has held us back for so long.

One of my favorite quotes is by Marianne Williamson-"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. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. 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. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

So do something that you are scared to do. Set up a list, similar to a bucket list, and conquer what you need or want too. Don't let the world conquer you for you have power beyond capacity of what may really seem. While you are conquering your fears, you will not fully be doing that if you keep selfishly to yourself. So be an example to others by encouraging them to overcome their fears and share in the experiences we call life!

The Art of Bboy'n

2010-02-02T12:05:00.001-08:00

The art of bboy'n is something I have come to appreciate. Lately my drive to push bboy or hip-hop dancin events has been at its high level again. KRS-One's song "Hip-Hop Lives" rhymes -"Hip means to knowIt's a form of intelligenceTo be hip is to be up-date and relevant Hop is a form of movement You can't just observe a hopYou got to hop up and do it Hip and Hop is more than music Hip is the knowledge Hop is the movement Hip and Hop is intelligent movement Or relevant movement." Love this track. So when it comes to bboy'n this is so true, you gotta get up and do it. There is an some intelligence in hurting after trying to learn windmills or dancing for 3 hours and youre just done tired. Bboy'n is tough! Really, there is so much technique and muscle to it! You have to have a good respiratory for it also! Some of these 1 on 1's I watch that go 7 rounds are insanneee. I think everyone should take time and watch a bboy to just appreciate the art!

I WANT A PYGMY AS A PET

2010-01-25T17:11:00.001-08:00

So my friend Halston at work told me his friend is getting a Pygmy goat as a pet. He caught fire to the idea and now I want one as well. Is it so wrong? I mean I can get milk and cheese from it. Also all you have feed it is hay and water!

So I want one

Danced Til I (Almost) Died

2010-01-24T21:50:00.001-08:00

This weekend I really hit the dancing hard! Friday night it was Clayton and Taylor's night out in Tempe. She needed to dance the blues away and just have some fun! So thats what we did! We owned Cadillac Ranch and San Felipe's! Love that girl, she has so much passion and she is amazing talent! She can accomplish so much with what she has to offer and I hope to help her accomplish it!

Saturday night I pretty much danced myself to almost passing out. I have this stomach issue called "Acid Reflux", if I don't take my medicine then my stomach kills me and sometimes if I do too much sport or dancing, I will eventually throw up. It's become a big problem of late.

Anyways went to Dance Energy where AZCleanParties was rockin out. And I knew I would be so sweaty in that place because its a hotbox! Well I hit my 2nd circle battling my friend Josh, and that was it! I ran outside and then collapsed, I can remember little things here and there, like Clint and Shanna helping keep me awake, putting me in a truck, and laying in my bed last night. Kinda crazy I know because most people pass out from drinking too much, which I have NEVER drank, so if that was a glimpse into that I WILL NEVER DRINK A DROP OF ALCOHOL!

But all in all, I love dancing and the expression and passion it allows me to communicate with others. I have a lot to do with dancing and others need to be inspired because of what I do. In hopes that I will inspire them to share whatever talent they may have! Here's to another week! :)

FML - Try Again

2010-01-21T14:28:00.000-08:00

What does this picture represent? Well I miss good cartoons, thats one thing, but thats not what I'm saying here.

That Sam guy is trying to hit the target and he just can't. He tries, and tries, and tries but hasn't hit it yet! Welcome to my dating life in Arizona. And today the funniest thing happened.

Saturday night went and met my friend Josh at Cadillac Ranch and it stunk. So we went over to Toby Keith's Bar and Grill in Mesa to meet up with a friend. While I was there I danced with a girl that ended working at Univ. of Phoenix. We actually exchanged names so we could IM each other back and forth at work. So I get into work Wednesday and we start getting to know each other. We talk again today and I end up asking her out for lunch. She says we can meet up next week to go get lunch, well 10 minutes after that she says,"I did tell you that I'm married, so if you're fine with that we can still do lunch." I was like that information would have been useful at Toby's, yesterday, and when YOU said that you would go to lunch with me. Hahaa just my luck right?!

Well not planning on dating married women, so I am single ladies. But I just have been shooting and missing when it comes to dates out here. My last "official" date was back in July/August, and I've asked girls out but they come up with some excuse and/or don't even try to reschedule so it kind of sucks. I get down sometimes on that fact, but then again I'm busy with work and school and other projects that someone will come along. Shoot til you hit the target!!!!

Rainy Tuesday

2010-01-19T21:34:00.000-08:00

Something about this rain today that I just love. It rained all day yesterday and has rained today as well. Been at home with this crazy acid reflux and I was glad to listen to the rain as I watched TV in my bed. I could have got more accomplished in bed like homework or slept more because of this stomach, but I didn't. We all have choices to make in our life, because life is a series of choices. If I were feeling better would've probably stood in it and listened to music but I sit at my window and let it take me away.

January has gone by very quickly! There are things to change now and this rain makes me feel like tomorrow is a new day to turn things right. Must say that my motivation and my thoughts have not been where they need to be. They've not followed the person I've been or wanted to start off with for 2010! My independence from others has started to become a greater gap. I don't care to date because there is no one there to feel the same way and what is another heartbreak going to get me. So I want to concentrate on work, school, and my business ideas. Maybe my feelings will change somewhere this week or next. Who knows! I try to be positive individual!

One area I seek to work on is not letting my natural man take over my thoughts. Sometimes I think to much with certain areas. Surrounding myself in virtue will build this confidence. Every man or woman has a journey through something that affects them for the bad, where do they find the will to overcome. I know the steps, I know what works, but sometimes why don't I do it? All I can live is for today and work tomorrow to be - that much better!

Thank you Rain!

Crazy Heart along with a Crazy Weekend

2010-01-18T21:29:00.000-08:00

This morning I was supposed to go golfing with my boss and some other co-workers but the rain was falling pretty hard at 7:30am. On my way to play golf, my boss called and said since the rain was puring there would be none today. That was fine because I needed to save money, and wanted to get back to sleep anyways. Made it back home, went back to sleep then woke up to try and get myself together. It was one of those days that I felt like a "Monday Morning Quarterback" because of the Chargers loss. I guess it really affected me pretty bad!

Anyways, my movie going of late has been non-existent meaning my last movie was day before Thanksgiving in London watching "This Is It". So there are a few movies that have come that I've wanted to see, but today since it was raining and I was in contemplative mood and needed some kind of mind relaxer, I went to see "Crazy Heart." This is a movie about a 57-yr old washed up country artist who finds himself again through meeting a woman with a 4year old son in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He goes from town to town on these cafe or bowling alley gigs. He is known as "Bad Blake." Throughout the whole movie he is this chain-smoking, alcoholic who is slowly running his life into the ground. He has no new music material and always denies the person he taught music to, "Tommy Swift" because he's a big shot in the business.

The whole concept which I got from the movie, is don't put off tomorrow what you can, and maybe should do today! I would say exactly how the movie ends but I won't tell you because its good. Not that its like some amazing ending but I just love that its about true country musician. I've always wanted to live life on the road and listen to old country, rock, blues music. I've wanted to live out an Eagles song, maybe travel to Winslow, Arizona like it says in "Take It Easy." Maybe other people are similar to me and maybe they aren't. I believe everyone can gain something from this movie and its message.

Shake Off The Weekend Dust

2010-01-18T11:32:00.000-08:00

Not Sure Exactly What Team That Was Yesterday!? If you can tell me then please explain it to me! This may be the end of the LaDainian Tomlinson era, sad to see! Either way our rebuilding efforts have to concentrate on signing Antonio Gates and Vincent Jackson #1! Then see what Sproles will do, maybe retrieve Marcus McNeil and Luis Castillo! We need to hit the market strong so we can be right back in the playoffs again next year! O-Line / D-Line and maybe some good linebackers. We also need to look at running backs. Either way 2009 San Diego Chargers, you had a great run!

I think I'm going to head to Tempe Marketplace and catch a movie and write down some things I need to get done! I need to be away from this house and out where I can shake off this dust I attracted this weekend!

Happy - Go - Yummy / Ikoniq

2010-01-16T17:09:00.000-08:00

So this idea in my mind has been pounding like a steady train for the last little while. My goal this year is to open a positive spot for everyone age 1-99. I will obviously concentrate on youth and college age people, but I want anyone and everyone to come enjoy the atmosphere of HAPPY - GO- YUMMY.

My friend, Chelsea, and I have been starting to plan out a business for the yogurt shop / artist nook! Basically, think Barnes and Noble atmosphere, cafe, venue, hang-out spot that anyone can get away from life or needs an added positive experience in their life. The front of the venue will be yogurt, cafe, light sandwiches, etc.. while the back will have a removable stage for open mic nights, poetry slams, clean club nights for youth and 18+. There are not a lot of options for youth these days to have positive influences in terms of joints! So I want to create that atmosphere and a "come as you are and do what you love, so you can progress". I have a vision of positive quotes on the walls, positive colors, and some type of way people can be INSPIRED.

Any ideas please send my way. UPDATES TO COME

Kyle forgive me for biting your style but i like it...

2010-01-15T15:17:00.000-08:00

pro⋅gres⋅sion - Music. the manner in which chords or melodic tones follow one another; a succession of chords or tones.

I know that image will be burned in your brain.

I feel like I'm progressing but still have areas of great importance to fix.

work - I feel comfortable with my job in working hard.

School -going much better as I determined to push hard with little room for procrastination.

Music and dance is going great with &RU and the goals we have for this year and "IKONIQ"

Business - working on a business plan for yogurt shop and venue for artists of all types.

Tonight going out with friends from work and around the area, headed to Tempe Marketplace for food and eventually dancing. This weekend is going to be great with school, church, dancing, and watching the Chargers beat the Jets!

Top Events of 2009: #2 - RIP Michael Jackson 1958-2009

2010-01-12T15:28:00.000-08:00

What more can I say about the King of Pop, I guess I should give you the background of my influence of MJ. He is the reason I dance, the reason I sing, and has influenced much of my talents. Honestly, it still gets me emotional listening to his music and watching his movie that he had to die to soon

I come from a big family. I am the last child of 5 and was the "surprise" of the family. I'm 7, 9, 11, 13 years from next siblings, so growing up in the 80's, I was exposed to MTV, music, and music videos. I remember when I was age 5, 6, or 7 and I remember always watching Michael Jackson, Janet, Bobby Brown, and other 80's artists. I would stand in front of the TV and just mimic what he would do. I remember I would be so scared at Thriller and the crazy costumes. Never could I watch the end of the Thriller where the girl runs into the house and the zombies break into the house and surround her. NOOOOO! Too scary!

The dance scene in Thriller though got me on my feet dancing all around in my Batman underwear, grabbing my crotch, and spinning around. My mom never really liked the crotch grabbing haha, but I was just doing what Michael did. One of the things I remember most about dancing to MJ was performing at my Dad's wedding reception as well as Orange Glen Ward Talent Show as a kid. Apparently there is video out there but not too sure where.

The next time I really remember dancing was in middle school in 8th grade. I remember the DJ playing Thriller once again and so naturally it came out. The days from being a kid to my early teen years, I don't remember the actual songs but I remember how happy I was when the music played. There was an energy in all his songs that just could pierce your heart no matter who you were. Everyone was inspired in some way by MJ. I do remember watching the "Man In The Mirror" video and also being scared to watch because of the images of children and violence on it. But look at the effect it had on the world.

When I got into high school, every stake dance no matter where it was, when MJ was on...there I was! My style of dress, my dancing, and my songwriting were all influenced by the King of Pop. At that time, MJ wasn't really touring the US because he was traveling around the world performing in other countries. Had a lot of friends who were influenced by him too and at dances we would battle in the circle.

My biggest love for MJ came after high school when I was transitioning into Singles Ward/Mission/BYU-Idaho. Same thing, anytime there was a dance party I would be right there representing for the King of Pop! I remember meeting David Alan Romney at a dance or at church as he had come back from a mission, we ended up creating an N'Sync influenced lip-sync band called "N'Rhythm" and performed at dances as well as talent shows around church. The other thing I loved about Dave was his love for MJ. We really connected with the MJ thing and had all these inside jokes.

My next big MJ influence really came when I went to BYU-Idaho aka Rexburg, Idaho. There was very little hip-hop dancing up there, a few people who had performed or got together and danced. I needed somewhere to dance and along came Retrix! aka Strata! aka Club Dance (booooo) aka LAME SECURITY COMPANY! I remember my first dance at school, they played MJ at the dance and instantly I was going to like this place. One of the first things I did was sign up for a thing called "Battle of the Dance" that was going to be held at Viking Stadium that summer. I remember practicing for the show, mixing music with Nate Dogg, and the night of performing to an MJ/JT mix. I remember walking through the crowd and busting the hat, the spin, the kick, and the moonwalk.

At BYU-Idaho, I was able to do so many things and overcome this voice inside of me saying "you're not good enough" or "what can you really do?" It was tough I'll tell you trying to realize who I was. I had these talents I never did too much with, but I was surrounded by friends who helped me share them. How does MJ become involved like this in my life? Well look at what he did from his music, to his dance, to his style. The one thing I love about dancing is that I escape into another world and the person I am really is unfolded before peoples eyes. So when I attended school and found that there wasn't a big dance scene, I attracted myself to people who loved to dance. Cameron Weeks, Tyson Stevens, Ivor Lee, Brian Osbourne, Tyler Hollingshaus, Jacob Rosen, and many others that would come later. But these guys were some of the first together and start dancing at the Kirkham.

I went from the "You Got Served"/MJ kid to learning to pop and bboy. After a while of going to Strata or the Kirkham or anywhere really, I started involving other people to get together and work on routines for Battle of the Dance or any talent show. MJ was always the one to open the doors to doing some event, or allowing myself to be heard through my talents. Through those avenues, I was able with Cameron Weeks and Jacob Rosen to create Urban Vibe! And through Shelly Burk's amazing idea-we were able to create Dance Battle Wednesday and Dance Battle University! I can't tell you the amount of influence those events had on ALOT of people in Rexburg. I don't mean that for any pat on the back for myself, but it was just the right thing at the right time, and WE DID IT!

All my music and my dancing comes from God, but God sends people with AMAZING talents into this world, and they (as well as all of us) have an opportunity everyday to improve, use, and share it with the world. MJ was one of those who changed the whole world by utilizing his talents. I do not look to him as an idol but one I can take aspects of his influential talents and say, "How can I share what I have with someone else, and have them grow in their talents?"

When I moved out here to Arizona, it was around March, I remember sitting in this very spot now and looking on the Web only to find MJ's announcement of "This Is It" concerts. I stayed up all night on the phone with my best friend, Josh Mack, looking to purchase these tickets for London. When I finally got through and saw that I could purchase 4 seats in REALLLLY AMAZING seats, I had to do it! On my Bucket List #20 you will see, "Watch MJ peform live at a concert." This WAS IT! We were going, we were going to see the King of Pop on January 27, 2010 in London at the O2 Arena. My excitement was beyond words!

Life goes on! I'm stoked to be going! MJ is rehearsing in LA at the Staples Center. Then everything goes for a 180. June 25, 2009, I sat at my computer at work and received a text from Mack saying MJ had just had a heart attack and it wasn't good. This was about 15 minutes prior to anything that had been released as I had checked online instantly. I was like thats funny man, ahhaah. Mack replied "No man, London isn't going to happen!" I was like what? are you kidding? that bad? Another 15 minutes rolls by and reports are coming out left and right that MJ was in bad shape and even that he had died. I DID NOT WANT TO BELIEVE IT! Then it was confirmed that he had in fact DIED!

I broke down like he was my own kin! I think a lot of people felt the same way that day! I honestly took a walk for about 10 minutes and tried to just realize it. To this moment, I still get sad about him passing. It was his time, but it felt too soon! These concerts were to be epic! Like he was back! And after watching "This Is It" he really was! The way he moved, and sang, and had that passion to return to perform for his fans and kids!

His memorial was so touching, with his kids saying how much they missed him and the heartfelt song Usher sang. It was just a beautiful service. Also being able to go to London and be at the Arena where he stood and where he would perform made my love and thankfulness for MJ even deeper.

MJ thank you for the light that you brought in this dark world. The people that constantly tried to ruin your life because of your purity with charity work, dancing, music, and just the person you were will never prevail over those such things. May we all take some aspect of positivity and goodness that you shared with us and apply it to helping this world be a better place. Start with the MAN IN THE MIRROR to HEAL THE WORLD and make it a better place for you and for me! May we all care for the children of this world who are in dire need of love, warmth, food, and water. May we shine our light so that others may feel they can share theirs.

I could probably go on for days about MJ! If you really know me, I really could! haha. But I will end with a few quotes from MJ

"If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with. "

"Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation."

"The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation."

"And my goal in life is to give to the world what I was lucky to receive: the ecstasy of divine union through my music and my dance."

RIP MJ - SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE! (YOU OWE ME A CONCERT!)

Top Events of 2009 : 4-3 Holllaaaa

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4. Living Out an Eagles Song-Grand Canyon State move

January 2009 was probably one of the toughest months of my life in terms of emotions. I went through a lot of downs more than ups. I worked really hard with my Bishop to overcome a lot of the emotional transition I was going through. I had a lot of support from friends to get me through these rough times. Danny, Kyle, Megan, as well as friends from San Diego, Idaho, and Utah all had my back helping me gain some type of confidence. It was mostly due to a break up with my girlfriend. I cared so much about her and a lot of her was in me. It didn't help that we onlyt lived about 30 minutes from each other. I just didn't handle it well for myself. Nothing bad had happened and no hard feelings were felt between us, she just had a different path than me. She probably handled the situation better than I did. A lot of tears were shed! But I realize now that I needed to get through those pains to find strengths and a path towards what I wanted to do.

I had been working on some business ideas with my friend, Kyle Aldous, out in LA and we had hung out quite a few times. I was working hard with my brother doing property preservation. In my line of work I had a lot of time to listen to music and think, so it was tough to get over the break up. But I surrounded myself with goals I wanted to achieve and set forth to move on with my career. We were looking to do dance battles all around the country, like a tour, and in each city we would teach classes as well as help out a charity along the way. So we got to hang out and just talk about life and the girl situations we were dealing with. The Lord knows how to put us in paths where we gain great friendships at appropriate times. Kyle and I are actually very similar in personalities and many different aspects of our life.

While I was staying over at his place, one morning I woke up rather early and sat out on his porch in Glendale, California. While reading some selections in the Book of Mormon, I came up on some scriptures regarding serving the needy and sick and the thought came to mind that I needed to go get my masters degree in Business or Non-Profit studies. The other thought was helping these charities along the way for our dance battle business plan. I started doing some research on degree programs around the country. I had remembered I had looked at ASU for a Masters at one point but I was also looking at a Masters in Long Beach. The impression came to me that I needed to look into ASU and somehow Arizona was a place I should be. I had some close friends that lived out in this area such as Lance Thorson, Mike Marshall, and other random friends from BYU-Idaho and san Diego. Also a note that if I had not got into BYU-Idaho, I was going to move to Mesa and go to MCC.

My research on Arizona happened quite rapidly and I was doing everything possible to make it out here. Housing, friends on facebook. jobs, and masters programs with UOP & ASU. When I talked to Lance about coming out to Arizona to visit and see if it was something I wanted to do, it never really worked out. But he referred me to a manager at UOP, which I was able to have a few job interviews over the phone. Well I gave my brother my 2 weeks, and said I'm gone! I just needed to rely on faith and the Lord to help me be where I was going to grow. That was one of the craziest things I ever did, now that I look at it and I love that I did that. I'm a free spirit and a lot of people ask me - are you in Idaho, Utah, California, or Arizona? haha its funny.

So on my way, I drove with all my stuff packed into Maxine, my truck, and headed across the state line of Arizona. Like I mentioned before I only knew so many people so I relied on a friend of mine to connect me witht his guy Jeremy in Mesa. The first night I got there I met him and we headed to go bet on dogs at a racetrack or at least watch. i also ended up meeting a good friend that night, Erin Holmes. Jeremy had mentioned he had a friend who was looking for roommates in his new house in Gilbert. We went by and the place was amazing. It was Ben Brimhall from Prescott, Az. The place was 300 + utilities which for a private room and all the features was awesome. I was hesitant cause of the price, but I decided to do it! And I moved in with Ryan, Ben, and Chris. Such a cool household and everyone is clean! That place has never been dirty! Chris ended up moving out, and we got a new roommatte in Jared. He's a great guy but you hardly know he's home. I had tried to get my buddy Clint into the household but he hadn't moved out to AZ yet.

But I have made the best of friends out here, had some great experiences, and know I will continue to grow and strengthen my ability to rely on the Lord and allow his guidance in my decisions. There have been many mistakes and many tears shed, but a lot more happiness in friends and accomplishments. Done a few UVP events out here and have a lot going for 2010 with UVP and IKONIQ. I'm not going to mention names because theres so many, but thank you to everyone who has been there for my sickness, health, happiness, sadness, joy, and pain. I love you all.

3. Trip To London

Wow! this was the craziest adventure I've ever had in my 26.8 years! Haha, never do the lonnnggg distance thing with the opposite sex. At least stay in the same country! I loved London, but I would never live there. I would live maybe northern England. London is fast...way to fast for me. Really it seems everyone there has to be at they're destination at that exact time and if you're in the way of that path, you WILL BE TRAMPLED! I like to live life at a decent pace and by my own ways/means. Of course there are times and places I need to be which I will keep, but in London, it seems the only time they relax is on the tubes, buses, and trains. It seems that people wake up at 8 and get off work around 8 then go to pubs then go home around 11. The feeling is they live there life too fast and time just flys by. I'm the type to appreciate the simple things and enjoy every second of life. I guess that's why went I went to Tennessee back in 2005, the way, the people, and the life just really suited my inner soul.

So in all reality I went out to visit a girl, I had been dating and things were getting serious. We had become good friends and things progressed towards a deep care for each other. I had also planned on going in this month (January 2010) to see Michael Jackson at his "This Is It" concert, but we know the ending to that story. This girl was really awesome and we had just been friends for awhile until our feelings started to develop more -- well to the point that I bought a ticket to go out there and see if things would work. Even though closer to flying to London things started to get serious. I also had an old roommate from BYU-Idaho and best friend that lived in Stockwell. So I was ubbbeerr stoked to go! We had also planned to go to Paris, France for a day and see what there was to see.

A week before I was to fly out from Phoenix, things started to get kind of weird with the girl. She was very short with and seemed like she was busy constantly. I know it was crazy and nervous feelings were being felt, but I just didn't think anything of natural feelings. I mean 2 people meeting or seeing each other for awhile can get those feelings. By Saturday, on my way to London, I was in Chicago at O'Hare waiting to board the plane. I had texted her to say I'll be getting on soon. I received a phone call from her in which she basically had said, "We need to talk when you get here and I hope you know you're a good friend and great guy!" I thought nothing wrong with that, good words! haha. here we go

I arrive at the airport around 11 am, I eventually get ahold of her at 1130 and her with her friends end up snagging me around 1230pm. I was like wow! I guess time doesnt matter. But the whole trip I kept a positive attitude. While we were taking the train to church on our way to South Kensington/Hype Park, her friends had made there way to a farther side of the car we were in. She pulled me to the side and said she needed to talk about things. She had there had been some changes in the last week and that she was really confused about everything. She had a lot of pressure on her shoulders. A LOT OF PRESSURE? HER? awww sad! Now that I realize a lot about the trip - it seemed she acted very selfish in many ways. And at the first few days I was blind to see that.

She xplained how there was a guy she had wanted to date in February and he wasn't interested then, but apparently A WEEK BEFORE I COME OUT TO SEE HER he ends up telling her he's serious about dating her. haha, now if your somewhat together with someone wouldn't you normally tell that person that you're dating someone? am i crazy? She said all the xcuses - I'm not good enough for you, you're a really great guy, blah blah blah. I just sat there and told her whatever she needed I would help her and be there for her. I am just naturally sensitive to others needs and now that I think about it, I could have just as well ended it all there, hung out with her without having to feel the up and down emotions that I felt that trip.

I mean really who breaks up with someone when they come HALF WAY around the world. If anything I feel blessed to have the opportunity to go to London and visit somewhere not in America. All you really need to know is that she didnt want to be exlcusive and that she wanted this other guy. She could have come out and said that, so that I could go have fun all around England and France. THANK GOODNESS for having my buddy Filip there.

I'm not saying I depended upon Filip, but I think if I would've not had him there, I might have tried to get a flight back early! Rather, I was able to see some of the coolest history in the world. I find I give too much of myself! I'm tired of being walked all over with ladies. I feel like sometimes the person I am gets walked over on a consistent basis because I'm a down to earth nice guy who actually cares and is fun. So it sucks to be taken advantage of and for someone to pull this junk on me. Honestly, I was over it quite quickly and got to enjoy some fun. Not to say she and her family weren't hospitable, but my reasoning for going to London, originally, was for her and not the sights. That obviously changed when she changed her mind.

It was fun going to Big Ben and the House of Parliament, where he dad worked as an office manager for a member (similar to congressman or senator). Watching the debate was really fun and there was so much history. The funny thing is that you can't fall asleep in the debate (similar to Capitol Hill) or you will be asked to leave. You also go up a windy staircase to go to the viewing room which I felt like I was in a castle. So that experience was really awesome. I ended up going to hang out with Filip and Thalia, who I both met at Waterloo station which is a great station for people watching. We headed up to Camden Town to watch Thalia's friends band, The Tunics! It was at a place called the Barfly. The town around was really awesome and there was this cafe with the bestttt hot chocolate.

The rest of the week pretty much was checking out the sites, going to the London South Temple, checking out some pubs with Filip and Thalia (not i dont drink), doing some photography around town, checking out the Beatles sites, and watching Michael Jackson's This Is It in London. I got to see where Michael Jackson's This Is Concert was going to be, the 02 arena.

One of the coolest things I have found out after my trip was that the building in South Kensington/Hyde Park, my dad had baptized all 21 people he had taught when he was in London for his mission. I wish I had known that before because it would have made the whole experience a lot more enjoyable and appreciated.

All in all I had a great time and I'm ready to travel more! FILIP YOUR THE MAN

7-5 Best Events of 2009

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7. Summer of Concerts

I had a great spring/summer/fall 2009 of concerts. By far the best was fun. because of meeting Nate Ruess at the show in Tempe. But I would have to say, Keith Urban and So You Think You Can Dance tour! I also went to Toby Keith and Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, and C-Bass. haha ok C-Bass is not a great concert.

Keith Urban was so awesome going with my friend Audrey and meeting up with Cami & Laura. We got to the floor for our Craigslist purchased tickets, which were cheaper than stupid Ticketmaster. Audrey and I found our seats and made some fun friends. We walked to the stage and took some pictures next to it. As we were walking back, they started playing Michael Jackson over the speakers, and it gottt crazzzyyy. I was dancing around getting the 10,000+ crowd all rocking out!

Then I didnt see this 6'2 - 260 lb guy behind with 2 beer cups and my hand knocked the beers out of his hand! YIKES! I was so scared, I really thought he was going to destroy my very existence. I walked over to Hulk Hogan and apologized saying I would buy his beers. By the time I walked over to Audrey, security had taken him away. So I didn't have to buy beers. We went to visit Cami and Laura over in there seats. After we came back down to the floor, there was a special section for wristband only people. And apparently Keith was going to play quite a few songs on this black stage in the middle where we were.

The concert started with Sara Buxton (:( NOT SUGARLAND WHO HAD CANCELLED), and she turned out to be really awesome. Outside my window was a really fun and cool song. After that we snuck into that wristband area and then he lights went LOWWWW. Keith came out with "Hit The Ground Running" which was perfect to start with. After quite a few songs, Keith walked off the stage and started playing his guitar through the crowd, and he started walking towards our area. I ran over to him and gave him a pat on the back, then ran over to the black stage. Haha I had lost Audrey somewhere, but she ended up right behind me. I was 2 people from the stage and got to see hime play some acoustic goodness.

Audrey and I ended up going up to the stage for most of the rest of the show. Then I saw this guy with a backstage pass and two people behind him start walking towards the back. I gladly rushed right next to them and walked with them backstage like I was with them. Slipping by the guards like I was going to a party at the White House, I stayed backstage for about 45 minutes, just waiting for Keith to come back. About a minute before Keith was to come backstage, the security came over and asked for my credentials. I said, "What Credentials"? haha, they said time to go son. I tried to fight and stay but they werent having it. I had done the same thing in 2006 in LA with Kenny Chesney except, I acutally got to meet Kenny. But the show was great.

Toby and Trace were awesome. But I would have to say the So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009 with the top 12 from Season 5 was ammmmmaazzzzinngnggg. My friends Taylor and Brigitte both had an extra ticket and I just couldnt turn it down! I met them at Jobing.Com Arena and we had 3rd row seats from the stage. All the dances from the show were amazing to actually see live. Jeanine was soooooo amazing and beautiful and amazing and beautiful. Philip was sick with his waving and popping. All the dancers were great! We were dancing in our seats and alot of the top 12 had pointed to us and could feel our energy. We were going to go dancing but Tay and Brig had to drop off there 13 year old friend. I stayed and waited around for about an hour or so and then the Top 12 came out and started signing autographs. I ended up meeting all of them and getting them to sign a bag for my friend Cami! I got to meet Jeanine which was by far the best thing ever! I was hoping she'd be like I'm in town tonight want to hang out! Ummmmm yesssss. haha but she doesnt love me, she loves her career.

6. Marriages/Babues - whewww wow!

So this was the year of the marriages and the babies coming! It seems like everyone got married or who had been married had babies. My best friend David Alan Romney and his wife Jackie had there first baby boy - Owen Clyde Romney. That kid is so precious and his hair is already receding. Good job Dave! Also with babies were Cory & Malia, April & Keith, and a bunch of people who will be having babies coming near spring. Dennis & Alea, Greg & Rachel, Nate & Bianca, and I'm sure many others.

Marriages and engagements. Well my boy Zach is getting married in February to his forever lover Olivia in San Antonio, and I'm sure there are many others out there about to get married. My best friend out here in Arizona got married in December. Cami Herbert, now, McFarlane, got married to Rob in the Mesa Temple. It was beautiful to see these two people with so much love be sealed for time and all eternity. Loved the sealing and the reception was wayyy fun. Cami and I have become really great friends through laughter, happiness, pain, and sadness. So it was finally nice to see her so happy and Rob is an amazing guy for her.

Blahhhh I'm not married, but whatever! It's not like I should be in a hurry because I'm happy to date around. Although there are a few select people who I'd give anything to be with. I'm just happy to have great family and friends and to enjoy the experiences of life But then again, I'm a pretty independent person who I wish I could have the significant other next to me enjoying this life. I have a lot of things to learn about not being selfish and learning to give up my wants to serve other peoples needs. I'm kind of picky too! Sometimes, uhh I don't know.

5. Turning the page on my Rexburg experience

So in September I decided to just buy a ticket and go up to Rexburg. It had been about a year since I had been there for the events I had thrown and I needed to get some closure. Rexburg is one of those comfortable, easy places that while youre going to school there its easy to fall into the lifestyle of everything is easy. Though school, work, and dating was kind of difficult for me, I felt like I was really able to find out who I was and excel in things I'd like to accomplish. I had the best of experiences and made the best of friends from 2003-2008.

I've continued to have many friends that I've met from here and San Diego over Facebook that have become great friends and have made miss that "feeling" of knowing everyone yet opportunities to meet new people all the time. It's a bubble yes, but I would NEVER trade that experience for anything else. So you can understand somenone like me having a hard time adjusting to THE REAL WORLD, from a place where everything is set up nice and almost perfectly. How do I show the world that I can be somebody who can contribute to the world for the betterment of man? How do I take what I accomplished in Rexburg and do it in the world? That is NO easy task, right?! We all have transitions in our life in which we have to face obstacles so that we may grow and strengthen our weaknesses.

Sometimes I look back at Rexburg and wish I could change some things. One being that I was more an adventurist and had taken advantage of the outdoors. I mean i was literally in outdoor paradise with the Tetons, Grand Targhee, Yellowstone, and surrounding nature. I got to do some snow shoeing for class and with a friend, I took an outdoor biology class and learned about wildlife refuges, but I never ONCE went snowboarding in my 4 winters. Haha really.

The other thing was growing better friendships and relationships, I don't feel like I was out there enough making better friendships.

Because I had gone back a lot in 2008 as well as stay in Rexbur a few months after I graduated, I just never wanted to give up that feeling. It was a hard transition to deal with. When I moved to Utah, I hated it! Well I enjoyed my friends and good times, but there was nothing there for me. I don't like Provo at all! Really, I have a lot of good friends there but I think there are a lot of fake people. I would rather have lived in Salt Lake and hung out near the city life! Either way it was tough to leave my friends in Idaho. I really didnt have a crew of friends when I went back to California, it was a new path in life that would eventually take me to Arizona.

My September trip to Idaho was short but fun. I had met a friend of mine, Sydney, once before in person but we had talked quite a bit through Facebook. She and I had become really good friends and I was excstatic to see her. It would also have been the first time I saw my ex in about almost a year. I wasn't sure what would happen or if i would even see her. That ending up turning out fine and I was glad to get closure in that department. Seeing how much the school had changed and seeing that a lot of my friends were graduating and moving on in life, gave me a great deal of hope that my life in Rexburg was now complete. I could come back and not get that feeling like I HAD to be there. Eventhough I had people saying we miss you and want you back here, you can't hold someone like me back. The other thing is that when you miss someone, then when you always have them near you its like the same ol' thing. I just knew it was time to move on.

So thank you Rexburg, friends, and everything within that mean so much to me and helped me become who I am! But I can never relive that life or go back to it! I definitely want to do my part to provide an experience for future students and residents of the area with business ideas, but I cannot go back to that area unless the Lord needed me there. Thank you to everyone and you know who you are!

My Top 10 Events of 2009

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So I decided to list all the important events in my life that occured this year. There were more than 10 but these ones held the most weight when it came to lessons learned and dreams fulfilled. I think overall this year, the biggest lesson I learned for future goals and experiences is "Count your blessings, forget yourself and go to work. and keep smiling."

I've had a few heartbreaks, a few flights around the world, a move to a new state, and a spiritiual feeling that I have missed for more than 3 years of my life. All these experiences have come from a transition from being safe, comfortable in Idaho to facing the real-world of Menifee/Escondido, to facing even more realitie of life in Gilbert, Arizona. I needed to be here in Arizona for many reasons that I am still realizing how the hand of trhe Lord has been in my time here. It is evident in the people I have gained closer relationships with and the experiences I have had.

I have made some best friends out here that I know the Lord aligned me with or rather we knew each other before this life. Dancing has been the main reason our friendships and relationships have grown and the Gospel has been the way for us to grow closer. I am so energized for 2010 it's ridiculous. I have so much I want too accomplish and pursue this next year! I think this will really determine my path for the next 2 or 3 years.

Here is my 2009 List:

10. Working for my brother Craig/Career Job at Univeristy of Phoenix:

Working for my brother doing property preservation taught me so much work ethic. To that point I had a decent work ethic but hadn't held too many jobs for more than a year. Given, I had been attending school for 4 years, I just went from job to job after school. I had to wake up every morning early and work until sunset doing physical work for these foreclosed houses. I learned alot about real estate and came to love the in's and out's of property preservation.

When I took my life to Phoenix, my buddy Lance Thorson hooked me up big time with an interview as an Enrollment Counselor for Axia College. I got the job and was uber stoked to work for such a great organization and school. My manager was the coolest guy when I went into the interview and the team was solid! I was ready to put my best foot forward! That manager ended up going to another company and my new manager and friend, Mike Davidson, came to the rescue. Davidson really is the man! He just knows how to make your weaknesses strengths and find the best in each individual on the team, while making the team work together.

I have gained so many great friendships that will last forever at this job. I also have the opportunity to work on my MBA in Small Business Management, which I am currently looking at Spring 2011. Haha I just think of people like Halston, Taylor, or Travis such funny guys and witty as well. Then theres caring people such as Sheila, Sarah, Yvonne, Brittany, Alesha and Natasha. Just know its where I need to be at this time!

9. Year of The Heartbreak:

Can I just start by saying something? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok thank you! I mean really getting my heart broken more than once. Part of the reason my move to Arizona was kind of sudden was getting over Amy and just moving on in my life. It was weird to start the year off the way I did! I had a sense she was going a different direction but I didn't want to face what was to come! She did a number on me in good and bad ways! I'm not saying anything against her at all because if she didn't feel like she was ready for a relationship then I respect that. It took a lot of tears, hard work, good friends, prayer, fasting, and a move to another state to just move on.

There is so much I learned from that situation about what I wanted in a woman and what I needed to correct in my life to prepare me for whoever I am to marry. I was finally able to find closure with her in September back in Rexburg. That was the first time I had talked to her in months or even seen her. She was much different from the Amy I had known. Felt like I had grown and moved forward, even though at times I miss the care she had for me. It was real, that much I know to be true. She was the first real relationship I had experienced ever! It was nice to receive the same came and respect from the opposite sex because I try to go above and beyond for those that I want to be with. Simple things from her were sending me a text to see how I was and just the way she helped me with all my events, cares, happiness. It just made me appreciate when someone is really there for you. I really wanted to be there for others thanks to her love and inspiration.

There was one in Arizona that had me so caught up on her, but she had so many different guys after her our relationship would have only been a "musical" haha. Not my words but hers. haha

Haven't really found the dating scene to be all that great in Arizona.

The last heartbreak really wasn't that bad! I mean I got to go to London, had some great times, but I guess it isn't right when you travel half way around the world to see your girl and then she basically breaks up with you an hour off the plane! Cheers! haha.

I'm ready to move forward with 2010, no regrets, no holding back, I'm ready to let whatever happens happen! Keep smiling! thats always my motto! thanks to jacob rosen

8. Met Nate from The Format/fun. :

This was actually a way cool experience because when I showed up to the venue to get my ticket it was sold out. So I checked the line for extra tickets but no one had any. When I went around the back alley, which behind the Clubhouse in Tempe is just another back alley for a shopping mall, I noticed there were 2 other fans hanging out in the back. They said they had just met Nate and he was in the back by the bus. They didnt have tickets either! So we saw him walking up to his van, I decided I had something to give him. I had a mickey mouse sweatshirt that I wanted to give him, which was a dope sweatshirt. When I saw him I said, "I know your love for Mickey Mouse, and Ive wanted to give you this in thanks for the inspiration your music has given me and how its got me through a lot of situations." He said thanks and asked if we were going to the show! I said we didn't have tickets cause it was sold out. After he kept saying I can only get one or two in, he said your on my list for +3 which was innnnsssannneeee! He was so nice and humble! the guy is just awesome.

7-4 COMING SOON! THEN 3-1 AFTER THAT

My Top Songs & Albums of 2009

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So I had to decide exactly what albums/songs influenced me the most this year. All albums/songs of 2009 are in the year 2009. So we will start with the songs. There may be some repetitive answers to my albums and songs.

Songs:
10. Ryan Leslie - You're Not My Girl - Thanks to Travis May for getting me into Ryan Leslie because I have put his albums on repeat. This song is replacing JT's "Sexy Ladies" because I'm not too happy with JT right now. Y.N.M.G. has that funky guitar, with that southern synthesized organ/piano, some good background hi hat drums, a dope bass guitar that rides the beat like a summer day, and the concept of the song is different.

9. Jason Aldean - Truth - I am just loving this song lately! That country twang guitar and country fiddle with that sand in a seashell swooshy sound (yeah pretty terrible description right). I think every one can relate to this song with some break up and you have friends who surround that other person. "Just don't tell them I've gone crazy...Just don't tell 'em all the truth." Aldean is pure songwriting genius.

8. fun. - All The Pretty Girls (On A Saturday Night) - !!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats all I need to say. Check one of my earlier notes.

7. Miley Cyrus - Party In The USA - Yes I love this song! Ok so I hate Lady Gaga because shes nasty and her music just is terrible. But Miley Cyrus caught me nodding my head and shakin my hips. It's such a happy positive song! Come on - you love it!

6. Tim McGraw - Southern Voice - The song is exactly what country is! I'm glad Timmy brought it back hard with this song! Which the album is really awesome. But you mix a song that includes Michael Jordan, Jack Daniels, Billy Grahm, and Number 3 drove it! Really simple in terms of musicality, but the lyrics take you for a ride through the Southern States!

5. Keith Urban - Kiss A Girl - This song is exactly what I needed to get over a crazy break up! "She broke my heart/Broke it right in two/ And it took some time/But I'm feeling like/I'm ready to/ Find, find somebody new/ I wanna Kiss a girl/I wanna hold her tight." Album will be in top 10 for 2009. This song brings memories of moving here to Arizona and sneaking backstage at Keith Urban's concert here in Phoenix. haha

4. Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be - This song just drives me to dance! It's got hits for days in the track. BEP really brought it hard with this album. All the haters will say they ain't hip-hop anymore, but I don't care I love a good sound and something to get down too and this is it!

3. fun. - Light A Roman Candle - I don't think there is any song that could settle me and make me smile as much as this one. Seriously, fun. hit this one out of the ballpark! There is so much to be said but you just need to listen to the song.

2. Jamey Johnson - In Color - I really the love craft of songwriting and the concepts that make a song really grab you. Well Jamey Johnson could sing about something ridicuously stupid, sad, or childish and I think you would accept it as gold! In Color is just one of those songs everyone can relate to. Love this song.

drumm roollll

1. fun. - The Gambler - I cry everytime I hear this song. No really I do! Nate Ruess now sits next to Ben Folds in terms of songwriting ability for that sweet love song. The Gambler is all about Nate's parents and the blossoming of a love and a family. The end of the song says, "I will set the table/And you can make the fire." Just beautiful!

Top Albums
10. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
9. k-os - Yes!
8. Brad Paisley - American Saturday Night
7. Flo-Rida - R.O.O.T.S.
6. Ryan Leslie - Transition
5. Forever The Sickest Kids - Underdog Alma Mater
4. John Mayer - Battle Studies
3. Black Eyed Peas - The E..N.D.
2. Keith Urban - Defying Gravity
1. fun. - Aim & Ignite

Artist of the Year is Michael Jackson! No doubt because of his death! His spirit and legend lives on with me and those who continue to use his influence with music, dance, love, and charity work! We will celebrate the light that he brought to this earth!
RIP MJ 1958-2009

CMA's or TSMA's (Taylor Swift Music Awards Show)

2009-11-12T09:49:00.000-08:00

Well last night was the CMA's and I stayed up after class to watch the DVR'd awards. I was hoping to see some great performances and worthy individuals recieve awards. Well the prior was true but the latter is not so true. I woke up this morning with a awards show hangover from staying up late to watch it and also because I turned it off in a my-team-just-lost-the-big-game attitude.

I figured the show would start off with a great performance and of course it DIDNT. So alittle background before I go any further. For awhile I liked Taylor Swift, when she first came out with "Tim McGraw"- "Teardrops on my guitar"-"Our Song". When I broke up with my last girlfriend I hated TSwift because she reminded me of my ex, but also I had seen some live performances of "Should've said No" and it was terrible! I thought oh nice Avril Lavignes little sister sings country. So after I got over my ex - I started to really open my mind as I try to do with all music and really listen to Taylor Swift. So I did and I started to real appreciate her writing songs and voice with slower songs. "White Horse"-"Fifteen" great songs, and its bringing a new crowd to country and expanding its small town limits.

There were a few other things that kept me swaying back and forth between liking and disliking TSwift. Well that was because at the ACMA's she beat out George Strait for Album of the Year. REALLY?! George "fReAkin" Strait who put out a great album "Troubadour" probably one of his best in a while. I really felt bad for George Strait and other artists. This was Taylor's Sophmore album and I just don't believe it had the country album of the year honor in its full production. Troubadour had busted out hits like "I Saw God Today"-"River of Love"-"Troubador" and a few weeks later on CBS there was a celebration of his musical career.

So let's move ahead to the MTV VMA's where Taylor represented country and won best video of the year award! AWESOME! So I was like thats - Oh look who it is - Kanye! "Clayton, I'mma let you finish- but I had one of the best blogs of all time! All time!"

Oh thanks Kanye once again you interrupted someone! Anyways Taylor had to deal with Kanye being the biggest idiot and unsportsmanlike gentleman! Taylor handled it well and thats awesome she won.

So lets travel to Nov. 11, 2009 CMA's! First performane was Miss Swift singing " Forever and Always." WOW SO TERRIBLE! She could not keep breath to the song and was not even in key! It seemed like a rock show (once again Avril is texting her in the middle of the show saying "You Go Girl!"), it was not a good start to the show. Although Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood saved the show by there awesome introduction to the show after the performance. They were pretty hilarious with Paisley playin the acoustic and singing some made up songs with Carrie. Funny moment was when Brad took a shot at Tim McGraw's fragerance and Carrie took a shot at Faith Hill's "parfum" haha. It was epic!

Some of the best performances of the night were Darius Rucker getting down to "Alright" with the crowd, literally hugging cougars and dancing with college girls in the stands! Martina McBride with a surprise guest performer George Strait, joined her for a rendition of "When Country wasn't Cool" Loved the song and the honoring of Barbara Mandrell. Martina is so amazing with her voice and the type of composure she has as a performer. I also enjoyed Keith Urban's "When Summer Comes Around" and Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews -"I'm Alive."

Now on to the awards, there were many catergories that had some tough competition. For new artist of the year - the award went to Darius Rucker which had Jamey Johnson and Zac Brown band also in the mix. Any of those artists will do for me because they have put out some great hits. Jamey Johnson's "In Color" ended up winning single of the year which gave some justice to the rest of the awards that would be given that night.

Here's the issues: Lady A beat Rascal Flatts ; Sugarland beat Brooks & Dunn (their last CMA as they are parting ways)-Taylor Swift beats Reba-Martina-Miranda&Carrie for Female Vocalist; Taylor beats Jamey Johnson-Zac Brown Band-Brad Paisley for single of the year; Taylor beats Kenny; George; Keith; and Brad for Entertainer of the Year ?

Whats wrong with this picture? Well its just another picture to burn!

Look the girl has talent but there were some great albums and performers this year! While she has sold out shows and been getting a lot of ground outside of country music, Kenny is one of the top grossing tours in ALL OF MUSIC! He is a pure entertainer within country music! I just believe the CMA panel needs to spread it out and not give the awards to popularity for RATINGS. Thats truly what happened here! Eventhough I love Reba, she said she voted for Taylor because of her expanding country music to new fan bases. Great! But I disagree that because of that reason she should receive Entertainer of the Year, Kenny expands himself not only to country but the Jimmy Buffett enthusiatst and if we're talking about numbers here well - Kenny Chesney ($86 million) about 5th on the list for 2008 according to Billboard.com

I could go on and on, oh totally forgot 2 of my favorite moments - Daughty and Vince Gill did a collaboration song called, 'Tennessee Line' wow my new favorite song and going to Itunes it tonight if i can! The collaboration which I would have like to heard a better voice from Vince Gill was great! Good lyrics and sound!

The other moment of the night was when Carrie and Brad came out from a performance to do a bit. Carrie started mentioning video of the year and Brad pushes her aside and starts to thank people like he just won the award. Well Little Jimmy Dickens comes out and says "Excuse me young man, excuse me. But Taylor Swift had one of the best videos of the year, you go girl"

http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20316530_20319261,00.html

Here's the video! Hahah Put it right back in Kanyes face with Little Jimmy!

Well I want to be in Nashville and working in the country music industry! I'm going to get there sooner than later!

Peace y'all

Clayton C-Bass

2 Bucks & A Bill To Ride

2008-12-14T20:16:00.000-08:00

So today the Chargers came out with a HUGE win beating the Kansas City Chiefs. Until about 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter the Chargers were going to hold on to another disappointing loss against a terrible football team. The Chargers scored on a late touchdown and missed the two point conversion. That put them down 21-16. They needed a BIG onside kick recovery and...THEY GOT IT. A huge hit by a few Charger players released the ball from Bowe's hands.
With a Charger recovery, they move down the field pretty fast, but also eating up a lot of clock. They got their touchdown and were up 22-21 after another failed 2-pt conversion. So it was up to the defense to take the Chargers to a win. It came down to a field goal with 2 seconds left, and the Chiefs missed the field goal. CHARGERS WON!
Happy day, it wasnt the prettiest way to win but it worked. We have two more tough tests for our own team. Chargers have a road game in Tampa Bay against a Bucs team that HAS to win as well to get into the playoffs. They are coming off a loss today against the Falcons in overtime. The Bucs are going to come out with everything possible to take down the Chargers. If Rivers and Tomlinson as well as a shaky inconsistent defense all show up looking for a playoff opportunity, then we can beat the Bucs and hope for a Broncos loss to the Bills. That will be another big hill for the Chargers, if they can beat the Bucs and the Broncos lose to the Bills then we just have to beat the Broncos to get into the playoffs. It may sound like its not possible at all, but it is possible and there are always miracles that occur.
LETS GO CHARGERS

Photography I am proud to call my own

2008-12-11T17:57:00.000-08:00

Music-Musiq-Musik-Museck-Meuseit

2008-12-08T23:49:00.000-08:00

I love music. every genre and form is something of a gift. i see the way its used by those who are professional, amateur, or in any form. they seek to create something they love, something they believe in.
more to be said

CHARGERS: Hopes For Playoff Have All But Been Schott Down

2008-12-08T18:49:00.000-08:00

WELL HERE IT IS THE SAD TALE OF A TEAM DESTINED FOR A THEIR FIRST SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2008 AND YET IT WONT HAPPEN.
The Chargers have to go 3-0 their last 3 games (Chiefs, Bucs, and Broncos) to make the playoffs. While I believe they have a chance to do this, maybe beat the Bucs, the one problem that lies in their path is the BRONCOS. The Broncos have 3 games left to be played in which they need to go 0-3. Next week's match for them is the Panthers. I believe the Panthers are better than the Broncos and will beat them. The next game following the Panthers will be the, (insert shaking of head and laughter), Buffalo Bills. The team the Chargers lost too and the following games which the Bills have gone...1-6 OUCH!
Now I will be praying, fasting, and burning whatever candles I have to make sure the Bills beat the Broncos. Because I know, I know, the next week the Chargers will be in ready form to beat the Pony's! After Hochalee-Hockalei-Hawkalee, whatever, the call the ref made which should have ensured a Charger victory, I know the Chargers want payback!
Last year's match up between them at Qualcomm brought out the toughness and side of Philip Rivers that nobody had ever seen. It was awesome, all the taunting going on between Rivers and the Broncos.
ALthouh, it has been a disappointing season for us Bolts fans, the fact is if we can beat the Broncos, like the Padres beat the Dodgers in '96 - moment of silence for Ken Caminiti- then it will be one of the greatest victories of Chargers history. If we cannot make it past them some things need to happen.
1. Fire Norv Turner
2. Fire staff members who have let Chargers talent slide
3. Institute a whole new agenda for players to play to the best of their ability
4. Provide a defense that can keep the aerial attack under wraps
5. Add new players to offense - i.e. offensive line, fullback, and wide receiever
6. Help LaDainian Tolinson get his ring! This guy has busted his butt for the team for so many years and deserves a ring, just like Gwynn on the Pads deserved a world series ring
7. Hire me to be an entry-level marketing and events coordinator

The Chargers are too talented to let the next season be a waste. They only have a season or two left in this dream team til players will start to leave. But I believe they can continue to make the right moves to keep this team first in the West and in the AFC. I mean really look where the Chiefs are and the Raiders. And the Broncos dont really have that Elway type team.
GO CHARGERS!

How Do You Write The Perfect Song?

2008-12-03T11:17:00.000-08:00

I've been looking at blogs on country music, songwriting, and looking at various artists songwriting techniques. So how do you write the perfect song? Obviously, a song is personal to the writer, the reader, and when composed, the listener.
But in a the current musical radio play such as Top 40 or even in country music 'POP COUNTRY', how do you write a song that extends to the masses? I'm studying the right way to compose a song, but everyone has their own way of telling their story or a story that affects them.
I once heard Justin Timberlake talk about writing "Losing My Way" after he saw the show Intervention on A & E. As well his song, "What Goes Around (Comes Around)" was a song he wrote about his friend who was dating Elisha Cuthbert. Apparently, Cuthbert had cheated on his friend with one of his friends, but he took that experience and made it connect with his own experinences as well as hsi fan base.
In my own experiences with life, I look at every aspect in terms of what genre I am writing for. When I am writing for POP/R&B Club jams or MJ'esque songs, I try to take the experiences of the city life and apply it to the song. When it comes to country-folk-style songs, I try to take experiences from myself and others by reading blogs, magazines, newspapers, or talking to people directly about their life.
For instance, when I was driving home from Provo, Utah this last August I stopped off in Yermo, Calif. to get gas and I was basically at the bottom of the barrell in terms of money and just my situation in life. When I was pumping my gas I noticed a guy searching through trash cans for cans to get money. I had a load of change and decided to give him the change as well as some food I had. I talked to him for a sec or two about his life and we were off our separate ways. But I took from that experience and searched my soul of how we could be in a similar situation in terms of money, but different where we were in life. I took from that experience and tried to write according to that.

2008-11-28T14:35:00.000-08:00

Keeps me Awake - Writing Lyrics

2008-07-20T21:01:00.000-07:00

So I been writing a lot lately cause its my time to really get in touch of what I'm feeling and how I'm feeling. Also, writing lyrics help me understand other friends around me. So when i'm stuck in a crazy position in my life, everything is good, or just want to be somewhere but my current place of residence...I float away to the world of my mind or my view of someone else life.
I've been really into live concerts lately and motown music. At least learning about the lives of some of the greatest writers of old rhythm and blues. Man there is so much history and I love learning about their inspirations for music. I've been very infatuated with the life of Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, both very good artists of the 60's and 70's.
With these arists there always seems to be some reoccuring theme of pain and happiness, bitter and sweet, and failure then triumph. I been listening to some great lyricysts to like Common and this new artist, Young Dre who knows how to lay lyrics in the right places. Luckily, I have somoene like my roommate tyson stevens, who produces for love you long time, who helps me with melodies to my lyrics.
One of the ways in which I gain inspiration, is through staying up til 3 am and writing. Most of my songs are completed in the hours of the morning, which sometimes sucks with work and what not. Another way is going to Barnes & Noble and readin through magazines about artists and there inspirations.
Thats about that for what keeps me alive lately.

"It's always been a gift with me, hearing music the way I do. I don't know where it comes from, it's just there and I don't question it."
— Miles Davis

Dance: The Rhythm of My Life

2008-07-03T20:10:00.000-07:00

Dance its the rhythm of my life
My only air to breathe
Like butter on my knife
I spread it even after my death

So I been watching a lot of these dance shows on TV that are showing hip hop in a better light. I love that true hip hop culture is being shown. But there is still an underground that is keeping to its roots.
It's been so great to see events around Rexburg and Provo do so well the last few years of dance battling. People are accepting hip-hop culture more. I believe this is do to the true nature of what hip-hop culture really is. The releasing of one's inner self and the true of nature of what your to become. Whether its art, whether its on the mic, whether its writing, or whether its on the floor...the true essence of hip-hop thrives and progresses with the individual as the individual progresses in his/her own life.
It doesn't even have to be hip-hop it can be anything that provides postivity and good for the world. Start with the man in the mirror this morning and look at yourself at the end of everyday, what did you accomplish and what can you do better.

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE, BECAUSE WHEN YOU DO YOU UNCONSCIOUSLY GIVE OTHERS PERMISSION TO DO THE SAME!

PADRES...PADRES...PADRES...EHHHH

2008-04-23T22:09:00.000-07:00

Man, I am so fumed right now! I love my baseball and I love it when it's played well. But I have to tell ya that my San Diego Padres are playing about as good as my 2nd Little League team when the ice cream man makes circles around the parking lot during the middle of the game.
So they can't hit and their pitching has been up and down, especially the 'great' bullpen that includes future Hall of Famer - Trevor Hoffman...who as I write this has blown another save opportunity. It would be nice to see some consistency from the hitters, but of course we have hardly any power and we can't even get 10 hits in a game, better yet 2 games!
This has gotta change!

Earth 2 Earth....Wake Up!

2008-04-23T21:35:00.000-07:00

Recently, I have traveled back to Rexburg, Idaho to start my new life after college. The life of a college graduate is so.......nice....for 2 days, then reality hits! Bills, jobs, growing up, and not growing up! Anyways I went home for a week to enjoy San Diego sunshine, eats, and sunshine!
Anyways, one of my favorite things to do is listen to AM talk radio whether it be politics, sports, or shock jocks...I LOVE IT! I loved listening to Jim Rome, XX1090 (especially Padre games), and conservative talk shows. But I couldnt find Glenn Beck, I needed Glenn in California. Now that I am back in Idaho, I can listen everyday to someone who truly understands what this country and the world need to do so that we don't run ourselves into the ground.
Glenn has been talking about all the issues we face in America and in the world, yet liberal, left-wing media only cares to talk on Hilary and Obama. It's ridiculous that the media would love to communicate about the falsities of global warming yet they won't communicate the important issues such as America importing wheat, Japan without butter, Saudi Arabia on its last oil reserve, our future economy that will hit recession, the truth about global warming, and Mexico losing much of its oil production. People are buying wheat and flour because we have decided to grow corn for ethanol instead! Which has increased prices of milk, and other food products. Japan recently ran out of butter because cows had been dying off due to a disease in Japan. THERE IS NO BUTTER IN JAPAN! WOW!
Not just that but many people in Mexico, India, and Africa are starving because they are in shortage of wheat. This is, once again, due to the fact that we are getting rid of more wheat because the conspiracy known as global warming has swept America. Apparently, us Americans want to save the trees and ocean and animals more than we want to eat or provide food for those less fortunate in other countries. Man, we really have been deceived as a country to believe that if we forgoe growing the essential things to LIVE IN LIFE, to save polar bears, save gas, save money, then we really have lost out on the purpose of life.
I hope everybody has their food storage because we are going to need it! Seriously, if you haven't had the chance of listening to Glenn Beck, he really looks at politics and life in general in a very real sense. He is a sick twisted freak. BE PREPARED!

THING TO DO BEFORE I DIE

2008-02-26T16:11:00.000-08:00

List Of Things To Do B4 I Die:
1. Graduate college April 11,2008 -2008
2. Own a house in Tennessee
3. Bike In Washington
4. Fish off the coast of Baja California
5. Get married
6. Make a stranger happy
7. Learn to wake board
8. Summer thrift store trip (3 states)
9. Summer ballpark trip (at least 5 parks)
10. Snowboard in Europe
11. Start an after-school program
12. Perform in front of 10,000 people
13. Be featured on a TV Show
14. See a Manchester United game
15. Record a music album
16. Meet George W. Bush
17. Kiss my wife underneath the Eiffel Tower
18. Buy mom a new car
19. Teach hip-hop dance in 3rd world country
20. Go to a Michael Jackson concert -unfortunately he died last year - but I DID have the tickets purchased
21. Meet Michael Jordan
22. Cross-country ski in Wyoming
23. Published photograph in a magazine
24. Visit New Zealand
25. Take a boat into the Mediterranean
26. Be on the coast of somewhere beautiful
27. Meet Justin Timberlake
28. Be in a feautre movie
29. Flip a house
30. Vist & Perform for U.S. Troops
31. Visit & Perform at Orphanages
32. Plant a garden in another country
33. Scuba dive in the bahamas
34. Dance at the club atop the Palms
35. Hike a mountain above 9,000 feet
36. Help with an Extreme makeover home edition house
37. Learn graphic design
38. Build shelter in a 3rd world country
39. Do a sports broadcast on TV
40. Get the Format to play in E. Idaho
41. Become a Big brother/volunteer
42. Fish off the coast of Maine
43. Eat lobster in Maine
44. Throw out a first pitch at baseball game
45. Snowboard in Aspen
46. Learn the piano
47. Run the bases at Petco Park
48. Sing the national anthem at a game
49. Do photography in Ireland
50. Be chef certified
51. Do scuplture in Europe
52. Hug 10 strangers
53. Start a clothing line
54. Write a book
55. Publish a book
56. Learn the guitar
57. Ride a fast rollercoaster -2010
58. Kick a 30-yd field goal
59. Clean up a bum
60. Learn to play the keytar
61. Learn to surf
62. Longboard in Italy
63. Provide basketballs for kids in Iraq
64. Skateboard in another country
65. Beach trip down the coast
66. Meet LaDainian Tomlinson
67. Meet Glenn Beck - 2007
68. Own a business
69. Take a random roadtrip with my girl
70. Take my girl to a San Diego beach
71. Bike in France
72. Yell POOP off the Empire State Building
73. Sing to a girl in Central Park
74. Eat a hot dog in Chicago
75. One foot in US and one foot in Canada

Update 02/25/2008

2008-02-25T17:51:00.000-08:00

Going to be a busy week with tests in Political Science and Accounting. Need to get at least 70's on these tests to keep with the graduating schedule. Less than 7 weeks now till I graduate college. Haha isn't that crazy! April 11, 2008 at 9a.m.
This week will be busy too because we have the big DANCE BATTLE UNIVERSITY with BYU - BOISE ST. - BYU-ID. We're getting ready to have a fun battle and show the town of Rexburg what real street dancing is!