Shayla vs. The World

Dad - You have such an incredible respect for everyone and everything in this world. Growing up helping you out with so many different things, both indoors and out, showed me how to go about life treating everything in this world with respect, and that nothing can be taken without giving even more in return. Mom - You always pushed me to do and experience everything I can. Even when I didn't want to try something new, you reminded me there's always something to be gained. You never stopped encouraging me to follow my dreams wherever they may take me, and to never regret where I have been, because EVERYTHING happens for a reason. Josh - You and Mitch have both been in my life for so long I barely remember life before you. I am so lucky to call you my brothers. You, Josh, are the kindest person I know, someone who would truly go out of their way to help any friend or stranger without question. There are not enough people in this world like you. If I could help out even a f...

Well technically afternoon but yeah... I'm amused by the little things. At my parents house it was always fun seeing the birds out on our bird feeder. The hummingbirds out back were especially amusing. This morning I was sitting at my desk getting some study done. There's a tree below my window so I'm VERY used to hearing all the birds during ALL the hours. But this morning the chirping sounded much closer than normal. I rolled up my window shade and was delighted to see this... They just wanted to say Hello They peaked in at me for a bit. Hopped around a bit, then flew off. They're called Rainbow Lorikeets for anyone who cares. I see them a lot, but it was pretty amusing how they were looking in at me through my window. A random update on my life... not much of anything is happening. Been doing a lot of studying and working and trying to heal a minor back injury so I can get back to volleyball. I had a little chuckle at myself last night when I discovered how...