School..? What the heck?!

It's so foreign and yet so vaguely familiar.

I feel like Summertime was a different Haily, 

and now I'm back to the old Haily.

It's all so newly old.

If that even makes any sense.. :)

Parts of school have been rockin.

Let me give you the jist:

My AP Art teacher ROCKS!!
I love her!

She's so quirky and confident, 

and she gave a great first impression.

I'm excited to get to know her better.

I expect great things.

 

I hope she doesn't hate me..

[Luckily my first impressions to my teachers 

have been pretty good so far, I think. 

They seem to like me,

which is a HUGE relief!!]

 

But yeah, I love the AP Art class!

I'm super excited about all of it. 

Emily transferred out today, 

which makes me suuuper sad. 

But I totally understand 

because she really has 

a lot on her plate. 

She's going to rock it in Honors, though.

 

Spanish 1 is just the funnest class ever!!!

We're all equally horrible, 

so it's quite hilarious.

Muy bien.

Mucho fantastico.

 

And I've realized this Summer that

if you add "itto" to the end of a word 

it sounds Spanish.

 

The other day in class 

I was making up junk 

talking to my neighbor, 

and Ben Pope asked me how 

to say some words in Spanish 

because he said it sounded like 

I had taken Spanish before.

...I laughed pretty hard! :)

Sadly my schedule switched around a bit 

so I have Spanish a different time.

Hopefully the other class is equally as epic! :)

But yeah, the biggest miracle:
I had to change my schedule around a bit to fit in Seminary.
(I thought I could handle Early Morning, but there's no way.)
So I went to the counseling office, 

and they put my form at the bottom of a huuge pile. 

They said the classes probably wouldn't be open 

but if so my schedule wouldn't change 

for about two weeks.

Needless to say,

I was really bummed..

I need Seminary in my life!

Pronto!

I got a call from my Counselor this afternoon 

and she fixed my schedule today!!!

Now everything is all perfect!
I am SO grateful to Mrs. Houle. 

What a sweetheart.

Everything's all worked out! :)

It's really weird to see the new Sophomores at school.

Seriously everytime I see a Sophomore I think
"What the heck?!? What are you doing here??!"
And then I remember they're not just visiting,

They go to school here now! 

It is really weird..

It's a good weird, 

but it'll still take some time to adjust. :)

Junior year.
I'm excited.
I'm anxious for what lies ahead.

My Dad gave me a Fathers blessing this morning. 

That was a huge relief.

But in it he said 

I would go through many difficult challenges and trials this year.

..That took me by surprise.

A little peace warmed my heart as he said it.

Confirming what lies ahead, 

and giving me strength.

There are so many new people to meet.

There are so many people to get to know better.

It's always scary putting myself out there, 

but so worth it.

In the end
I realize they're not so scary after all.

Funny fact:
Most of the time when you think 

someone hates you

they really are just too scared to talk to you

and they think you hate them.

But the minute you actually 

go out of the way to talk to them 

you both realize 

everything is good between you two. 

You're both just dumb teenagers 

learning how to communicate.

Ah, life is good.
I'm content. :)
Haily

P.S. I have a little story for you or anyone who is still willing to skim though my long post: 

When I went school shopping at Platos Closet (Best place EVER!) I saw Amanda Decker who works there. (No big deal, just a suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper pro artist who went to Orem High several years back and got a 5/5 on the AP Art Portfolio as a Junior!!) ...That awkward moment when you see someone you have Facebook stalked a ton, and you know EXACTLY who they are as if you were friends, and they have no idea who you are. Hahaha the life of a stalker.. :) Anyway.. So It took some guts, but I started talking to her, and as creepy as I felt, she was flattered that I knew who she was and loved her art. She offered to teach me Oil and I about died!! I knew it probably wouldn't happen, but I was still so happy about it!! Then we Facebooked, and today I went to her house and she taught me how to Oil. What the heck?!?!?! She is SOOOO pro!!!! And such a good teacher. I learned so so so much from her. And even though it's not done, I actually like how it's turning out. I am actually pretty decent with Oil. And it's a still life. Something I normally I am horrible at and I hate. Now I'm looking forward to do more. IT was my goal for the summer to learn Oil, and now it happened!! Holy cow, dream come true!! I couldn't be happier!! :) :) I'll post pictures when it's done. Actually, I'll just post the picture of how it is coming right now. It's still in the wayyy beginning stages, but I'm happy about it! :)

If you can't tell, it's an apple. It's not done yet, though. No worries. :)
Have a delightful day!
Thanks for taking time to read.
I hope life is going superb for you! :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dating V.S. Hanging Out

[Remember those good posts about Education Week I promised? Here's some of my notes and thoughts.]

The first class I went to was
Dating V.S. Hanging Out.

(Which was really useful for me, being in High School, to help know the difference.)

He said something about hanging out that I haven't thought of before.

When you're hanging out,
the person who benefits is the guy.

He gets all the benefits of a date.
He gets to spend time with you

without having to do anything.

He doesn't have to pay,

he doesn't have to commit to taking care of you,

he doesn't even have to plan anything,
he doesn't have to meet your parents,
and if it's at the girl's house
he doesn't even have to provide food.
And yet despite all the lack of responsibility,
he still gets some of the benefits of a date.

Hanging out is Satan's counterfeit of dating.

Dating prepares a guy for marriage,

hanging out prepares a guy for bachelor ship.

A little harsh,
but really interesting.

I don't think hanging out is bad
as long as it's in moderation.
I see the wisdom in his advice,
and honestly,

It is just SO much more fun to go on dates.

But before going to hang out

He suggested asking yourself these questions:

1. What is my intent?
2. What do I hope to gain?

3. Am I pairing up? 

(Talking to one person even while in a group of friends)

 Another important thing is to make sure there's a plan.
My parents have always drilled me on this,
and I finally see the wisdom in it.

When there's not a plan that's when you can get into trouble.
Plus if there's no plan it's usually boring.
Sitting around playing the
"what do you want to do?"
"I dunno, what do you want to do?"
game.

 

So what is the difference between hanging out and dating?

He gave the 3 P's that make it qualify for a date.

 Planned, Paid For, Paired Off

 He also talked about the 

"Awkward Hybrid Activity"

that happens when you're hanging out with a group of friends

and there is a couple paired off ignoring the group the whole time.

I've definitely been at one of those before..
not fun.

For me I definitely see why you should avoid hanging out frequently. Towards the end I kept getting this prompting to ask a guy on a date. (Not a specific person, just asking a guy in general.) Other than girl's ask dances, I have never asked a guy on a date. There's this little piece of me that feels like a creeper to ask. The other piece of me thinks it's awesome and the guy would probably love it. But I'm not really sure.. 

What do you think? Is that weird for a girl to ask a guy on a date? 

But as for Dating V.S. Hanging Out,

I want to know, 

what are your thoughts on the topic?

What have been your experiences with both of them?

Comment below, I really want to hear what you have to say.

I like hearing different opinions. :)Haily.

After a great day at Education Week 

I walked out of my car and this guy in a big truck whistled at me.

..

Excuse me??

I am NOT a dog.

Don't you dare whistle at me..

 

It just reminded me just how much I love respectful men.

BYU Campus is full of them, thank goodness! :)

But besides that weird moment,

Today has been great. 

I LOVE Education Week.

I learned so many great things already, 

and I was only able to go to two classes so far!

As I was sitting in the last class I just felt so good and

I had this little prompting to share what I've learned with you on my blog

.

Because surely what I learned just might help 

add some light into your day, too.

I want to share my notes with you!

The classes are AMAZING!

So in the next posts you can expect some good stuff.

Good posts on my blog have been nonexistent, so this will be awesome! :)

Speaking of awesome,
YOU are awesome! :)
Thanks for reading!
Haily. :)

Here's a present for your ears. :)

Good Summer Day

Went boating today for mutual.

Seriously the best thing ever.

I just loved it!!!
If I had my way, 

I would just live on a boat for the rest of my life.

We went tubing.

There were a lot of epic adventures!!

 I had an awesome time!
One day I want a boat to take my grand kids on.

It'll rock.

Speaking of rock,

Is it normal that over 8 hours later

I still feel like I am out in the water?

It's so crazy.

I find myself rocking forward and back 

And the walls are moving side to side with the waves.

I am not insane I promise.

Although it is really weird.
I wonder how long it'll last.

I have a feeling 

I'm going to have some weird dreams tonight...

Haily. :)

Whatever You Do, Make It You

Just a little update:

I got a new closet full of clothes 

(for way cheap) the other day.

Platos Closet rocks my world.

My Aunt was so sweet to take me.

 

I ordered a backpack online that seemed big enough to fit 

my school stuff and my art stuff.

That was always a problem last year.

 It came in the mail today.

Goodness,

I think I can fit all of China in here, too!!

It's like a Mary Poppin's bag!!
Seriously though.

..
I love it! :)

On another note,

I am immersing myself into art.

I've been reading so many articles.

Doing everything that is, 

except my AP Art Summer Homework, 

and my commissions.

I am so so bad.

{Mind if I let my thoughts run around for a little bit?

 I don't want them to forget them in these 

ever changing tunnels of words.}

Why is it that when I am supposed to do something

That is when I want to do it the least?

But more importantly, 

why is it that right now 

I can't bring myself to do what I don't want to do?

I'm getting so bored with replicating things.

I know that's what my parents like best.

That's what they understand the most.

That's what they're proud of.

But I am getting so tired of it.

I'm so tired of using pictures

and following everything perfectly.

That was really fun for me for awhile.

I was really bad at it, and the more I did it the better I got.

I love learning and improving.

But I really just need to take a break from that.

I need to give my eyes a break, 

and give my heart it's canvas.

That is my goal right now.

I haven't done that in so very long..

I miss it.

Actually, I can't remember the last time I did that.

I dont think I ever have in this life.

I like to think I was an Artist before I came here.

My soul just longs to create,

and there's no way this old soul of mine 

didn't express itself through some sort of art before.

I want to paint from my heart.

As they said about Carl Bloch,
"He dipped his paintbrush in his heart."

Isn't that beautiful?

It's just, when I use a picture there's no bit of Haily in there.

I'm taking what the world sees and replicating the original.

What's so special about a replica???

When someone sees a painting I did I want them to feel something,

I want them to think differently

I want them to say,
"You can tell Haily painted that. It has her personality in there."

I want to imbed my thoughts and ideas in there.

I'm so far from doing that.

It's partially overwhelming that I have so much that I don't know yet,

and partially exciting that I still have so much to learn.

I know exactly what I want to do

I've just got figure out how to do it.

”To all viewers but yourself, 

what matters is the product: 

the finished artwork. 

To you, and you alone, 

what matters is the process.”  

-Art and Fear, page 5.

”What separates artists 

from ex-artists 

is that those who 

challenge their fears 

continue; 

those who don’t, 

quit.”  

Art and Fear, page 14.

And I am no quitter. :)

Have an amazing day today, okay?

I know art rambles really doesn't interest most of you,

but I hope maybe you got something out of it.

If nothing else, here is the main point:

Whatever you do,

make it you.

(Oo, I like that. That is sticking.)

Farewell wonderful reader.

If you have any thoughts on this topic,

or about China in my backpack,

please comment below.

I'd love to hear what you have to say!

The Miracle of Painting
We make a mark on the canvas and when we look back, we see something that seemingly was not there a moment ago. And there is that miracle: by virtue of making marks, we have created ourselves a tiny bit more – and we actually can see more, feel more, because we have become more, by that tiny bit.

Were we not making marks we would not be able to see much at all, except that which we are supposed to see, that which everyone sees – the expected, the names of things, trees, sky, house, person, the facts, the obvious. You must see past these things. Taste with your eyes. Listen with them. Understand that the activity of painting is about the thrill, the enhanced moment you might realize. Then you will see. Then you will become.

He Knows What He's Doing

 

Just like they say,

They probably meant that in a negative way.
"They" is often full of negative remarks. :)
 

But I mean it in the most positive way possible.

All these huge opportunities are opening 

and all these blessings are coming out of the blue.

I don't know what I did to deserve all this,

But I am so humbled and so grateful to Him.

Life is so fragile.

As a good friend from Cries of Freedom said to me today:

"It's amazing how certain people 

are brought into your life 

just when you need them.

It's just a miracle to me...

It also shows me how we each can make a difference

 in our own sphere of influence...

and our Heavenly Father will use us each 

for His purposes. "
- Cindy Stephens

Heaven knows I can't make it through this Earth on my own.

And so He has blessed me with the most incredible friends.
I may not have the best friend I've always dreamed of,

And I may not always have something to do on a Friday night.

But He has put the perfect people into my life at the perfect time.
And I've learned so much from every person I have met.

 Some have inspired me,

Some have been there the instant I asked for help,

Some have laughed with me,

Cried with me,

Believed in me.

Some of them may have hurt me,

But I'm thankful for all of it.

I feel much stronger now than I was a few years ago.

I'm so glad He pushed me out of my cocoon.
Because we weren't made to be safe and comfortable.

We were made to fly.

I'm amazed looking back at the people 

who have been in my life.

Who were in my life at the perfect moment

so that we could help each other.

I feel much stronger now than I was a few years ago.

Let's just say, He definitely knows what He's doing. :)

Oh yeah, 

and I have exciting news!!  :)
Copies of my painting of the prophet 

are being sold right now!

If you're interested in buying a print, 

follow this link! :)

My dream is coming true at 16.
This is super crazy amazing!! :) :)
I can't even explain just how 

thrilled and grateful and humbled I am 

to have this opportunity.

So crazy amazing!!!
Well I better get busy cranking out some more pieces for AP Homework.
Wishing you the very best!
Haily. :)