Spring has Sprung

This week I got to come home for the weekend

to celebrate Easter with the family.

The first day I got home, it was in the 60's

and without a doubt we were not going to waste a single second

of that brilliant warmth.

My sisters and I all asked for longboards Christmas,

so it was time to pull them out of storage and hit the streets.

Me my momma two sisters, and Lulu (the dog)

Went for a long ride.

Taylor rode a bike since she didn't have a longboard. haha

Sadly we didn't get a picture.

And Lulu got to ride along with us, tugging along because she always

had to be in front.

I just have to confess. That I am obsessed with my dog.

Yes I am completely weird, but Lulu is like my baby.

I love her so much. Anything she does makes me laugh

I have way to many pictures of her on my phone, my family

treats her like a princess, and she has her own instagram.

Yes... I said she had her own instagram.

She'd love if you followed her ;) @lulupete

You have to admit... she is like the most legit dog over.

Don't mess with a girl and her dog.

 Most of you are probably thinking, what her mom went longboarding?

Yeah my mom is way sick.

She is a snowboardin, longboarding, beach babe momma. 

Ain't nobodies mom is as cool as mine.

This day, was one of the best in awhile

It was warm, relaxing, chill day.

I realized that going to theme parks, shopping, and partying aren't always

the best way to have a great time.

The best times are the times that you get to laugh

at how fat your dog is that she can barely make it down the street,

or your sister wrecks it on a longboard, or how your dad sucks

at charades, just enjoying the presence 

and time that you get to spend with the people you love most.

All the things that are bad in life seem to be forgotten later on in life.

But it is the small moments like these that will be 

engrained in your mind forever.

Sorry for the long rambling deep thought.

Just had to be said.

Moral of the story.... I love my fam...my dog...my sister

And the Warmth.

Spring has officially Sprung.

x0x0 Hailey

Fight the New Drug

This week I applied for the spot as Director 

of Fight the New Drug at Utah State.

I don't know if I will get it, but that isn't what is important

What is important, is that I need

to spread the word about it.

Fight the New Drug is a non-profit organization focused

on getting the word out about the harmful effects of Pornograhpy.

Yeah there's the word. Pornography.

The word people ignore, and cringe at when they hear it.

But it needs to be talked about, and that Is what Fight the New Drug is all about

It isn't some organization that tells people that it is morally wrong, or that your sinning.

It's about the scientific facts.

It is there to inform. To help. And to Make people to see.

They don't judge, but accept, and do all they can to help.

Here is a quick Video to get a little view into what they have to say.

The world has come increasingly accepting of pornography, and the gateways of it.

Not only are they movies stated to be "porn", but other movies, 

T.V. shows, and commercials that promote this.

I have seen how it can affect my mind by just watching a T.V show, and how it

can be a gateway to other things.

Although I have never been affected by Pornography many people I know have.

And many have joined FTND to share their stories.

7 Facts about Pornography

(Found on FTND website http://www.fightthenewdrug.org/)

1. Whether you're taking drugs or viewing pornography, the addiction process 

is the same

2. You overexpose your brain of pleasure hormones, which in return you build up a 

tolerance and a dependency to the chemicals. You go from "wanting" to "needing"

3. People say that it doesn't kill you like drugs, so how does it affect you?

It will ruin relationships. Porn decreases your interest in a real relationship and increases

your appetite for more porn.

4. Pornography is directly related to Negative Perceptions, Attitudes, and Aggression towards the 

 the opposite sex

5. Twice as many people who use Internet pornography are reported to have severe clinical depression compared to non-users

6. 58% of addicts suffer major financial loss

7. Leads to belief that promiscuity is normal

Here is another video that I was able to be a part of last year
 

The effects are real, and the issue is real. It just depends

on if people are willing to make a difference.

To join the pledge, or get more information visit

http://www.fightthenewdrug.org/

x0x0 Hailey

The End to a Dream. Spring Break.

 Today you will get part 3 of my trip.

Catalina Island.

I waited to do part three for the video to be done. 

Which Brandon, and Jaren did a good job on it! 

We loved it so much we watched it 3 times in a row.

But I still wish it was longer, because there is so much it doesn't show.

But at least it is in my memory:)

 

When you think of beauty... what do you think of?

Well for me. I think fog. I LOVE fog.

It gives things that mystic, unknowing beauty.

And the Island was filled with that.

Sure we were looking forward to soaking up the sun, but we did 

get it on the secondday at Catalina.

But the first day consisted of us packing up our bags and taking a safari bus

to the other side of the island. Which was almost desolate. 

When we arrived it was a place of fog, peace, and total serenity.

There wasn't a soul in site, the WHOLE entire beach, mountains, water. 

Was our, and only ours.

We spent hours exploring and taking it in. I don't think I would have ever had 

enough time to really take in how beautiful it was.

When people asked what was my favorite part of the trip.

Without a doubt I would say the first day on Catalina.

I have never felt so much peace and had so much fun at the same time.

I also loved that we camped. I miss camping. It so cold here in Utah!

And we for sure roughed it. The next day we were to hike six miles

uphill and had to carry everything, so all I had room for was a change of

clothes and food. I lived in my same clothes for three days. And

Me and kaytee lived off of peanut butter sandwiches and wheat thins

Our oreo's got fed to the needy.

And I loved every second of it.

Also we lived with a decedents of Steve Irwin (not really)

and we caught a star fish, crabs, snails, birds, and a whale.

Jk on the whale. But how cool would that be?

The next day we packed up and we on our way.

A 6 mile hike in the the heat uphill. But we loved it.

The otherside was sunny and ready to welcome us.

Almost all of us got burned because we were so excited to see sun.

  

Okay please tell me this isn't beautiful?

I was dieing.

Utah State Pride.

Officially the best school ever.

Sorry Ben and Truman.

P.s ignore my frizzy hair, I wasn't showering okay?

We were homeless for a couple hours on the second day of Catalina, because

apparently on this new beach, we weren't allowed to sleep on it unless we paid.

That wasn't an option.

But luckily we found kaytee. Who somehow knew Phil.. who was actually Paul.

Who offered us his lawn.

Which was a beach front lawn. So all worked out well.

Here is us sleeping by the garbage.

This trip. Was the best thing of my life.

And I made 14 new best friends.

As the great Truman Lemon said

"Many came before, and many after, but none greater. Best vacation ever."

x0x0 Hailey

Saint Diego. Spring Break

So on our way, to the great city of San Diego.

When we arrived, turns out Brandon hooked us up with a four start hotel.

Yes, were are poor college students. 

So yes, we did squish 9 guys in one room.

And 6 girls in the other.

The girls room looked like a bomb hit. Some girls over packed...;)

Clothes were everywhere. The floor was quite invisible.

 But in San Diego was did what most would do.

Enjoy the beach.

Visited Old Town

Wandered

Shopped. 

ate. 

We danced with Juan, and I modeled Mexican wrestling masks.

 We enjoyed statues. And planted a few kisses.

I was jealous of India and Sierra's hair, so I took a picture.
To die for right?

And ended our last Day in San Diego with our Seal friends.

 

Next, we were on our way to Catalina

The Best part of the trip.

And the most beautiful.

x0x0 Hailey