Just a month away

Hello World! Do you realize that I'm blogging twice in the past three days! Crazy, huh, but don't get spoiled to this! This is a once in a lifetime event! Just kidding, my goal this year is to be a better blogger, but sometimes it's so hard to write about my life, when my life is soooo boring. Yesterday was my first day back into torture, but overall it went pretty good. both of my teachers let me out of class early, so that was a plus. At least better than last semester, all of my teachers kept me the full time, and one class even went over! Both of my teachers this semester seem to be pretty cool. They are both younger, and seem to care about the subject they teach. And the good news is, that both of their final exams are not cumulative, which is a great thing. The bad news is, that in all four of my classes require a research paper, or a book report. Yuck! Oh well, I've got 4 months to get them done, right! That is if I don't wait to the last minute to do them all! = )

Today has been pretty good! My feet feel pretty, and when my feet feel pretty it makes my happy! My sister got me the cutest pair of shoes for Christmas! They are pink, black and purple flats, with a big flashy patch of sparkle! They are soooo cute & COMFY! I love buying, receiving, and definitely WEARING new shoes! Thanks sis!

Today is January 13, 2009. Wow, where has time gone? A month from today will be exactly one year since my beautiful Kiley Elisabeth has left me, and everyone else who loved her so much. I have been dreading this day for a while, but the worst part about it is that it is on a Friday. February 13, 2009, is on a Friday. Yes, Friday the 13th. Why? Why does this horrible day with horrible memories have to fall on Friday the 13th the following year? I guess any other day would be just as bad, but the sound of this one seems worse! I still can't believe how fast time has gone by. I want to dedicate these next days (31 days) to Kiley, and take the time to write about her and how special she was. Each day I would like to provide you with a characteristic that describes her, or maybe a story, that has changed my life because of her. My sister was an amazing person, with a great heart, and I think everyone out there should know that!

Day 1 - A Loving Sister

Kiley Elisabeth Martens, was the most wonderful sister anyone could ask for. She always knew the right words to say when I was down, and could read my mind better than anyone I know. Being only five years a part, we were able to create a bond that has impacted my life forever. She was an amazing person, whom I looked up to, and wanted to be just like. It's hard to find many people that are as strong, beautiful, athletic, caring, and have a good heart, like Kiley. But not only did I lose a sister 11 months ago, I lost my best friend. The one person I had to go work out with at night, the one person, I would cruise around with in her convertible, as she blared her most recent downloads on her ipod. The one person, that I would go tanning with at Premiere, after a hard work out. The person, who would run to Braums with me for double scoop or Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream on a waffle cone at 9:00 at night, even though we were suppose to be dieting. The person I would share all of my clothes and shoes with. She use to come into my room, and flip my light on while I was still asleep, and yell Good Morning, and start searching through my class for something to wear. At that time it frustrated me, and I just wanted to sleep in a little more, but it's amazing how much you miss those things, and you would take them back in a heart beat. Something else that seems crazy, is that my foot has shrunk almost a whole size since Kiley has been gone! I use to buy my shoes kind of big, so that Kiley could wear them too. She truly wore a ten, and I mostly wear a 9 or a 9 1/2. But I would buy a 10 just for her! The one person who could pull late nights with me helping me TRY to understand College Algebra, and never lost her patience with me. The one person who got me addicted to Diet Mount Dew, and always kept her fridge stocked with the best beverages, but never any food! The one person who made the best friendship bread, and tried every flavor of pudding there was, until she found the best one. The one person, who could destroy a kitchen minutes while cooking, and leave it mess for other people to clean up! This list could go on for pages and pages, but most of you get the point. Kiley was truly one of the best things that has ever happened to me, and I would not be the person I am today, without having spent 19 and a half great years with her. So, thank you for being who you were, and making me the way I am! I love you sis