Zoo Trip, Zoo Trip, Zoo Trip!!

Every time I see someone holding a baby I have a moment of thought were I just think "I want oneee!!!" Then right after that I have a moment of panic where I think "What the hell am I thinking I could not handle that!"

Well today, I learned for sure that I could in no way shape or form handle a child right now.

Cori and I decided to take my 4 and 5 year old cousins Bryce and Livi Jean to the zoo. This was a serious adventure! It was so much fun, but it involved waking up at 9 to get ready, going to pick up both kids, driving to Seattle, then wandering the zoo for like 3 hours, going back and forth to the same things like 4 times, trying to convince both of them that the fake dinosaurs wouldn't hurt them, etc. etc.
Don't get me wrong, I loved today. It was so so so much fun! I love those kids to death.... But I came home at about 6, completely drained and exhausted and basically just ready for a really long nap. I don't know how parents handle being parents, but I have soo much more respect for them after today! Kids are a handful. Anyway here are some pictures from out adventures today. Enjoy! :)

          

 Heading to the zoo! It was raining and Bryce thought he would get wet in the car....                                        

         

We gave sooo many shoulder rides today!

       

 One of the many adventures at the penguins. Livi Jean got to hold a penguin egg, and she was a mermaid!

    

Dinosaur exhibit! They were both terrified at first.. 

 This is probably my favorite picture of the day even though it's washed out...

    

Merry-Go-Round! Bryce and I decided to make faces...

 The blow dryer provided a lot of entertainment....

        

 Last adventure that the penguins! Good way to finish off the dayy!

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This is Me Remebering I Have a Blog

Until about 10 minutes ago when my cousin posted a blog, I had totally forgotten then I even had a blog. Everything has been kinda crazy for awhile, hence the forgetfulness.
Quick update- I AM NOW GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL! :) :)

It's kinda an awesome feeling.
Annnnnnnnd prom was amazing! I am extremely glad I went.

Summer has now started, and we have only had like 3 sunny days. It makes me sad. The sun really needs to come out again!

I really don't have a lot to say right now, but these are some bonfire pictures from Mom and Micah's birthday party.

 

 

 

 

 P.S. I promise you were are not high, or drunk, even though it kinda looks like it hahha. It was just reallly really early in the morning.

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Yayyyy Memories!

For those of you who had a Myspace, back when those were popular, you probably remember bulletins. And how pretty much every bulletin ever posted was a survey of some form or another. And I don't know about anyone else, but I used to actually sit here and read through tons of them, even if I didn't even like the person who wrote it. Either that or I would copy and past it, and take it myself. And sometimes I would post those, but most of the time I just deleted them after I answered all the questions. I'm not really sure what made me think of these bulletins, but I decided I would post one here on my blog. :) Yay for reliving the days of Myspace. So here now, I give you, the massively long survey of Julie Bolstad!

Have your parents ever caught you drinking?

Nooo sir.
Do you love the last boy/girl you were talking to?
Yesss I love him very much. :)
Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Of course I would!
What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
I was sitting on my couch talking to my Grandpaaa.
Honestly, who was the last person to tell you that they love you?
Benjaminnnn. :)
Last restaurant you went to?
Ummm Ihop!
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My Grandma and Grandpaaa haha.
Did you have an exciting last weekend?
I had a very exciting last weekend
Have you ever crawled through a window?
Durrrr
What do you spend most of your money on?
Umm food. Definitely food.
Where were you at 1AM Sunday morning?
I was sleeping. In my bed.
Ever kissed someone over 30?
Nooo that would be weirdddd.
Is there a secret you've never told your parents?
Yeahh there are a lot of secrets I've never told my parents.
Do you like yourself?
Yes, yes I do. :)
Have you ever dyed your hair?
Yeppp.
Are you wearing a necklace?
No I am not.
Who is someone you wish you could fix things with?
 Umm I can't really think of anyone haha.
Are you an emotional person?
Yeah I amm.
What's something that can always make you feel better?
 Laughing! Someone making me laugh, or even making me smile.
Did your parents spoil you as a child?
 Nahh.
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex?
My most recent ex yes I do.
How's your heart lately?
 It is fantastic. :)
Are you a cuddler?
Yes, yes I am. I love cuddling.
Will this weekend be a good one?I sure hope sooo!
What do you want right now?
I want to not have to get out of my bed to go do the laundry. Maybe I'll pretend I forgot and just go to sleep..
Who can always cheer you up?
 Benjamin, or Sammy.
Have you ever gone nude/streaked in public?
 Nahhh.
Who hugged you last?
 Umm Ben I believe.
Have you ever worn the opposite sex's clothing?
Yeahh I actually am right now!
Are you a kissable person?
I hope soooo.
Has someone ever spread a nasty rumor about you?
I really don't know, nor do I care.
What is your relationship status?
I am taken, and I love it. :)
Who was the last person to come to your house?
 Ummm Pam came over today. So Pam.
How many rooms does your house have?
We have 6 bedrooms. And 2 family rooms, and a kitchen, and a den. Sooo 10? If you count the ones that aren't bedrooms haha.
Have you ever worked in a food place?
Nopee.
What would you name your future daughter?
Shoot I don't have any idea yett.
Who and where was the last concert you went to?
Carrie Underwood but I don't remember where it was.
What did you eat for lunch today?
Chicken Fried Steak!!
Whats on your schedule for tomorrow?
Go to school. Go get desserts for the track banquet. Go to practice. Go to banquet. Go to bed.
The last song you heard?
I don't rememberrr.
What do you think of love?
That it is awesome!
When is the last time you went to a party?
Well Melissa's birthday party was Saturdayy.
Do you still talk to any of your ex's?
Yeahh I talk to him every now and thenn.
If you had to eat 1 thing for the rest of your life, what?
PASTA!
How do you feel about abortions?
 I don't have a problem with them. It's up to the pregnant person.
Do you eat junk food everyday?
 Not everyday... Hahah.
How often do you drive?
 Everyday.
Where did you last drive to?
 Home from Walmart.
How late did you stay up last night and why?
Like 10:30 because I was looking at a magazine.
What's the connection between you and the last person you texted?
He's my amazing boyfriend. :)
Do you like someone?
I don't just like someone, I love someone.
Have you ever been hit by the opposite sex?
Yeahh I got hit today! Jerk...
Have you ever kissed someone whose name started with an S?
 Yeppp.
How's your life lately?
It's fantastic.
Do you know anyone that is currently locked up?
 No I do not.
Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?
Nahh my longest was 5 months haha.
What do you think about the current gas prices?
I think they are rediculous! $3.99 for gas is wayyy too much money.
Have you ever been so drunk that you blacked out?
Nopee never even been drunk.
Do you think that you’re a good person?
I try to bee.
Are you happier single or in a relationship?
In a relationshipp.
Have you ever requested a song on the radio?
Yeah I did once! And they never played it. :(
Do you hate the last girl you were talking to?
Nooo I love Mom!
When is the last time you took a nap?
I'm not sure.. A few days ago?
Whose bed did you sleep in last night?
My ownnn.
Have you kissed anyone in the last week?
Yes I have.
Do you like winter time?
Yes if it's snowing!
Do you want to dance?
No I do not. I don't really like dancing..
Where is the person you like right now?
He is at his house.
Last time you took a shower?
This morninggg.
Where did your last hug take place?
At school.
Who was the last person to hold your hand?
Benjaminnnn.
Are you tired right now?
Yeahh I'm actually exhausted. Time for this to be done..
Do you chew on your straws?
 Sometimess.
Do you have curly hair?
Yeah I doo.
Ever toilet papered someone’s house?
Well duhhh. I used to do that all the time! I miss itttt.
Do you have college plans?

Yepp I just registered for Green River! Now I just need to take the COMPASS test!
Is your best friend pretty?
Yes she is gorgeous!

And that concludes my survey. Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful night.

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The Race

It's like I've been running a really long race. But not a race that you needed to do fast. Just one you needed to get done And all of a sudden, 18 years later, I can see the finish line. I've ran past goals, challenges, bad times, and good times but I don't look back. I just remember, and appreciate what I ran by.  Yet here I am, in clear view of that finish line. Yet after that finish line, the race is just starting... Past that finish line is this little bit of a break (summer) and then there is a giant START sign for the next race. And that race is even longer then the one I just ran. But I'm excited. Scared out of my mind, but excited. And it's been a damn good race. Time to make the next part even better. :)

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24 More Days!!

Recently I discovered that I really enjoy writing. After not doing a post for awhile I start to feel weird, and really just need to share something with anyone and everyone. But talking doesn't work. I mean I love to talk, it's quite fun, but it just doesn't fulfill my need to tell people things. And then it hit me. I just need to write it all down. I would love for other people to read it (Thank you to those who care enough about my life to continue reading this blog! (: You're awesome!) but I don't need others to read it. I just truly enjoy the process of writing out my thoughts on something. Except school papers. Those are awful. I can't write those. It's things were I can write with my own voice, my own opinions, and not worry about getting a grade on it. Maybe I should write for a paper? That would be a lot of fun actually! I'll have to look into that. Speaking of looking into things......

Green River sign up has opened for fall! I was informed of this about 4 hours ago, and that's when it hit me, that I really am moving out of high school! Less than 30 days left!! And that I really don't know what I want to do, or how I want to do it... So Mom is gonna help me figure out this college registration thing, and then it's Green River time in the fall!

And other quick amazing life update, I have recovered Hawaiian Haystacks! I forgot about this food until about a week ago. And then since Benjamin and I make dinner before track meets, I figured, lets make Hawaiian Haystacks! (For those of you who don't know, a Hawaiian Haystack is rice with chicken gravy on top along with an assortment of things like pineapple, celery, chow mien noodles, olives, cheese, and lots of others options. Ask me if you want a better recipe, cause they are really one of the best foods I have ever had! I love them) But yeah, that was an amazing meal. I was so happy after that. I love them. I'm slightly disappointed that I didn't get a picture before we ate it all, but I do have the after picture haha.

Oh P.S. on this, I know the picture looks gross, and they don't sound that good, but they really are so great.

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Senioritis

I officially have 38 days left of high school. I cannot wait! Almost done! And then it's summer. Well I guess there is more time than 38 days, because that's not including weekends, but still! So little school left! Ahhhh it just can't end soon enough. I am sooo sick of high school. And all I have to do to reach that magically little thing called graduation, is pass my English class. Though there is the challenge. You see, there is this disease going around my school. It's called Senioritis. And I have caught it. Shoot I haven't just caught it, I have a terrible case of it! Symptoms of this terrible disease include, loss of interest in classes, inability to do homework, becoming easily distracted, a lack of ability to listen to teachers. Yeah it's real bad. All underclassmen reading this post.... AVOID CATCHING SENIORITIS! You will regret it. As for passing English, I will manage. I probably won't get the best English grade I've ever gotten, but I will pass the class, and I hope to pull off a B at lowest.

Anyway, quick track update and then I think I'll be done. I'll keep this post short and sweet.
I now officially have a 9 foot PR :) It's kind of awesome. This was one of the best things I have ever accomplished. And now, I just need to keep getting that PR up, and it's off to state! :) I plan on getting 9' 6'' on Thursday. It will be great. So I don't actually have a picture of my clearing 9, but I got 4th place at that meet, sooo this is the best I can do for a picture. :)

The U.S. Government spent $277,000 on pickle research in 1993

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Oh! P.S. I passed my culminating project! A lot of stress over very little. 

Worlds Best Medicine

Laughter.

Laughter is possibly one of the best things in the entire world. No matter how bad of a mood you are in, if someone can make you laugh your day is better, if only slightly. I'm pretty sure everyone needs to have a good laugh now and then, or something is seriously wrong. Luckily for me, I'm the type of person who never stops laughing. And I have real laughter too. Not that fake stuff that you do when everyone else is laughing and you don't want to be left out. The good stuff is the kind that leaves you rolling on the floor, holding onto your sides because you feel like they are going to explode. I don't know where the world would be without laughter. It's the worlds best medicine. Even better then ice cream! 
And now I guess it's finally time to write about my favorite girls. :) This list is slightly shorter then the boys, but I love these girls just as much.

Johanna

Cori

Holly

 So I guess Johanna is first. Okay calling her Johanna is weird. This is Mom. That stupid nickname has stuck since like the beginning of summer, and it just fits so perfect. She is my best friend. I really really hope she stays my best friend too, because I love this woman to death. I've gone through a few girl best friends throughout my life, and this girl has really stuck. She is pretty much there for me all the time, and somehow always has advice when I need it. No matter what the heck is going on, she can help me out. Plus she just makes my day to be around! Our crazy stupid adventures, all the stupid crap we say when we are together, it's all just freaking awesome. What I would do without Mom I'm really not sure.
Next up comes Cori. Yes she is my sister. But since she started doing sports with me, we have gotten really close, and she has become one of my best friends. Sure I hate her so much sometimes that I want to punch her in the face, but that's just sometimes. Most of the time I love her to death. She's the one person I can hang out with basically whenever, since we live together. And she almost always wants to do all the random crap I want to! I have so much fun with this girl. Plus when we hang out with everyone else, she gets more crap then I do, so it makes me feel a bit better about myself. :) Just kidding Coriiii! I love you! And shoot this girl puts up with me a lot, and really appreciate that. I am very sorry for all the PMS that you have to deal with. It comes with being my sister. I love youuuuuu!
And last but not least Holly. So I seem to be drifting apart from this girl, but she is still one of my favorite people ever. I kinda miss her a lot actually. The best thing about Holly though, is that even though I feel like we are drifting, as soon as we hang out, it's like that never happened. We are just like we always have been. Holly and I have one of the weirdest relationships ever. We are really close, yet we don't really ever acknowledge that. Yet I can have so much fun with this girl. From spending endless amounts of time driving to random places like Puyallup to sitting in hockey locker rooms with random boys from the team, we do some insane stuff. And I would never ever trade those times for anything. They are some of my best memories. And Holly is one of those people I can go to with anything that I need to get off my chest, and she will never tell anyone. I could trust her with anything.

Again, like with the boys I could say sooo much more about any of these girls, but I think I'll stop with that. I hope they appreciate the time I took to talk about them :) Hahaha. Love all of you!

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