Miss Erin

Moved

2011-05-24T13:56:00.000-07:00

I have moved on with my life and have gotten married. Therefore, my blog has moved too.
bandepritchett.blogspot.com

I am Engaged!!!!

2010-12-20T09:58:00.000-08:00

Last Tuesday December 14th, I got engaged to the most amazing guy in the world! I will now be Erin Pritchett. I am getting married on March 4, 2011.

Remember Me??

2010-06-25T09:10:00.000-07:00

So I know it has been forever, but here is a list of what has happened!

* Graduated College (Finally) In Elementary Education
* Went Four Wheeling in the Sand Dunes, rolled a 4-wheeler
* Got my Europe Trip Canceled because of the Volcano (Sad Day)
* Colorado trip canceled cause of an interview
* Went to Vegas
* Got a teaching job in 5th grade at a year round school!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which my first day is the 26th! I am so happy!
* Went to Lagoon

* OH and Brandon and I have been Dating for 7 months. I love him more than anything!

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

2010-04-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

As I have been going through the last few weeks, I have been stressing about graduation, turning 26, a job, getting my own insurance, car payments, finding my own place, paying off debt. I realized that I am so worried about everything that I am just not living life. So I found these pointers to help me stay young.

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.' And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

First, I was dying to finish my high school and start college
And then I was dying to finish college and start working
Then I was dying to marry and have children
And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough so I could go back to work
But then I was dying to retire
And now I am dying.....
And suddenly I realized I forgot to live

Remember: Appreciate your current situation and enjoy each day!

Author Unknown

DONE DONE DONE

2010-03-27T12:16:00.000-07:00

Well I am happy to say that I am DONE with school. I finished my student teaching on Friday. I will miss my 6th graders like crazy, but it will be good to get out and go on to teaching my own class. I am so happy that I will never have to go to another college class again!!!! GRADUATION IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. Also I have an amazing family, boyfriend, and friends I just want to tell them thanks for helping and supporting to get where I am.

Yes I have BOYFRIEND! We have been dating for a little over 3 months. His name is Brandon. He is so great and I think I will keep him for awhile.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010-01-01T08:42:00.001-08:00

Christmas and more.......

2009-12-30T15:13:00.000-08:00

HoLy CoW!!!! Christmas was a blast! It was a very good month for me. First, I finished my last semester ever HOOOORAY!! And I got a 4.0 yeah yeah. Also I was set up on a blind date, with my Mom's Co-worker's brother, and I had a really good time with him (We have a 2nd date). Sorry so much to write about! Then for Christmas Eve we hung out at my Aunt's house and had pizza and hot Christmas cider YUM! THEN IT WAS CHRISTMAS!!!!! It was so good I got a new queen bed, dresser with vanity, and nightstand from my parents for my condo. And no surprise a new iPhone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well Christmas in a nut shell was just Great!!!. Hope everyone else had a great Christmas as well :)

And for today's news:

I applied for graduation!!!!! "Graduating college in four years is like leaving a party at 10:30, everyone knows you just don't do it." I can't believe I will finally be done in April WOW!

The Joys of November

2009-11-28T08:52:00.000-08:00

It has been along time since I have posted last! Well I have moved to Pleasant Grove, and I am really enjoying life. It probably has been one of the best things I have done for me. I love it there! I am living in a condo and I love my roommates and ward, things are deffineatly looking up. I have been on more dates, with guys who actually have a career and are motivated people :)! But the funny thing is that I am SO happy being single, which is weird but I really like it. I just love dating around and having fun. I have also been teaching 6th grade, and I love it I don't know why people would not love being a teacher, it is so fun all the time!
Thanksgiving:

Thanksgiving this year has been so much fun. It is the first Thanksgiving with my brother back!!! I really enjoy my time hanging out with him. The day after Thanksgiving we went Shopping on Black Friday....yes me being the amazing shopper got many things at good prices! Along with my shopping, I got to pick out a bedroom set for my new condo, that was really fun! This is Christmas and Graduation gift. Also we got family pictures done, more pictures of those to come.

Overall, November has brought me good things and for those I am thankful for. I am grateful for my family, friends, and my life. Bring on December, I think I am in for a treat!!!

The Accident

2009-10-15T19:49:00.000-07:00

On October 13, 2009 at 10:30pm I was going through a green light, when I saw a white car turn left and come straight into my car. I remember seeing my life flash before my eyes, it was all in slow motion. I am okay, I have to see the Doctor for my neck, headache, bruises on the left side of my body, and scratches. However, other than that I am okay and I feel that I am so lucky nothing else went wrong. As I keep reflecting on my accident I am so happy to have the people I care about in my life, and I am so grateful for them. I realize that life is too short, so you just got to live and enjoy the blessings in life that are already there for you. I am so grateful for the family I have, and living close enough to them, to just come home. I realize most people don't have that, but I chose that for the reason that I can't live without them!
Due to this accident, I am purchasing a new car! Which I have driven the same car since High school and it has been a good car...I never thought I would say this, but I will miss my green slimer, we have been through so much he and I. But I am so excited cause this new car is the first big purchase that I have had to make....I know this sounds dumb but I am putting the down payment on my car by myself and I am so proud of that. It is a big step for me and I am happy about this. With graduating this April, finding my own place next year, and purchasing my car I am so happy to be an adult....weird I know. (Don't worry I still am a little kid). But this is the first step to a new life, and right now I need that new life cause sometimes I am not happy where I am at with a lot of things...I think it is just weird how people change and then you find yourself drifting apart from them... it's just sad. But I am happy that I am going into my new life in a good way, and this year amazing things will happen, for that I am Grateful .

P.S. I will post pictures of both cars soon!

The New, Amazing, and Beautiful Erin Randolph

2009-10-01T19:30:00.000-07:00

For the Longest time I have been considering going dark. I am sick of being a blonde and following the trend like most everyone. I was done! So I went dark and I am loving it!!!!

Oh The Funny Things Kids Say!

2009-09-13T18:54:00.001-07:00

Have I mentioned I love kids????? Well I love kids! So today at Church I was sitting with my parents in their ward. This little boy in front of me was reading a story about Moses during Sacrament Meeting. As he put the book down he turned to his mom and said, "Mom how did Moses's Dad die? Did solders kill him, or did he die because he didn't exercise? And do you know what I want to be when I grow up? A slave." I almost died laughing, I could not contain myself. I so wish I had little kids in my student ward, they make church so much more entertaining. Haha just thought I would share that!

Senior Year!! YAY

2009-08-23T13:54:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday I start my senior, and last year of school! I am really excited, because I have been in school far too long. I am SO happy that after this year I will be doing what I love the most, which is teach. Last Thursday I went to my sixth grade classroom that I will be student teaching in. It was so much fun, and I never wanted to leave. I love sixth grade and even though many people ask,"Why would you do that grade?" I love everything about it. This year for me will be fun and yet challenging. I am contemplating where I want to live and teach after. Part of me wants to go to California, and some part of me wants to stay here. However, I will have the rest of this year to decide. Meanwhile I am loving life and I have a good feeling that it is going to love me back!

Brother's Are Da BOMB!

2009-07-29T17:07:00.001-07:00

So after a hard week of not understanding life, I decided to talk to my amazing brother. Although my brother is 4 years younger than me, he is an extremely smart and wise man. I have often wondered where would I be with out my brother in my life? We have both been through hard times and good times with each other and I love him so. Anyway my brother gave me good advice, which I have followed....IT HAS WORKED! My life has more understanding then it did before, so thank you Ricardo Retardo for always listening to me, and for the advice!

It is also weird to think that he will be moving down to school in a couple of weeks. He has just decided that he is going to be a Radiation Oncologist and follow some what in my amazing Mother's footsteps, so I just want to wish him Good Luck with school and his life. I am grateful that I can be apart of his life always :)

Daddy's Girl

2009-06-20T21:47:00.000-07:00

You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we'd grow apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.

Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be
The woman I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.

I've grown up with your values,
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear father,
From your forever grateful kid.

My Dad is the greatest man I know. He is my strength and my light in hard times. When I am having a bad day he knows just what to say. I am so proud to call myself a Daddy's Girl, and have the amazing relationship I have with my Dad. I am grateful for a father who loves me. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD!

Student Teaching

2009-06-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, I found out that I am going to be teaching 6th grade at Manila Elementary for my last year of college, I am so excited! I have always wanted to be a 6th grade school teacher, since I tutored a 6th grade class my Senior year in High School. So I am happy to get to finally do what I love to do, I can just tell this year will be a great year for me!:)

WHY?

2009-06-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

I have done a lot of thinking lately. I have one question WHY? I don't understand life sometimes. I turned 25 about a month ago, and if you were to ask me 5 years ago, if this is how I think my life would be......the answer is No! I honestly thought that I would be married and done with school, well I have news for you neither has happened. Although one will happen next year, which I am so happy about. I just don't understand sometimes. People always say be patient it will happen, well these people that give you this advice were married at 21 or earlier......so no offense, but you really don't understand and therefore you have no say haha!
Now this may seem like this is one of those things that I am saying Wo is me for not being married, and it is not, but I just have to wonder WHY? However, I am so grateful for not being married just yet WHY you ask?

1. I get to finish school with out having to worry about putting my husband through.
2. I have had a fun single life, which I would not trade for anything.
3. I have been able to do whatever I have wanted to do.

After contemplating this I am truly grateful for the life I have had. And while I wonder WHY? I will be patient in this whole process (Thank you 21 year-olds, for your advice.) I think that it is dumb to dwell too much into it, because it just makes you depressed. Which I don't understand why we as Mormon girls worry about it so much. I think that it will happen when I least expect it. I know this is kind of a different post, from most people's happy post, but it has just been on my mind.

Bits of Summer

2009-06-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

My summer so far:

1. An amazing trip to Disneyland with my fam
2. Am trying to finish Quilts
3. Hanging out and meeting New Friends
4. FOUND OUT I GET TO TEACH 6TH GRADE IN THE FALL!

More Pictures and News to come!

Silly Roommate!

2009-04-06T14:50:00.000-07:00

So my roommate and I were having way to much fun one night. So when you have two Bored college students this is what you get... Enjoy! Love ya Shelley:)

What Conference means to me?

2009-04-06T14:34:00.000-07:00

Well generally I love conference, but if you know my family we look at it as a wonderful holiday for not going to church and being in our PJ's. No we really enjoy it. Well this year Conference has had a different meaning....... What is it you ask? Well it means cleaning a ton, and My brother comes back home :) My brother will be home this Wednesday, and I can't wait. It is so surreal that he will be here in my home this Week I WON'T BE AN ONLY CHILD ANYMORE!!! This Conference I just wanted to be over, and don't worry enjoy it, so that it was closer to Wednesday......Well Guess what it is hear!!!! I don't know if you can tell that I am excited, but I am......I will keep you posted.

I am just a girl!

2009-03-26T12:07:00.000-07:00

So my roommate asked me to go help her pick out make-up, and I said yes as always. Everyone has always asked me for advice about make-up since I was in junior high....I guess I just have a talent for it haha. Anyway we decided to go to Norstrom (My Favorite Store since Elementary School) and go to Bare Minerals. They put the Make-up on her and she looked gorgeous, so of course I asked if they could do mine, not going to lie I looked pretty good! So being the girl I am (and If you don't know me I am pretty girly) I bought the make-up. Don't ask me why I needed more make-up, I have so much I could open my own make-up counter,but I did. I won't tell you have much I spent, but just know that I feel good about it haha! I love Bare Minerals I had it before it became really popular and I am glad I have it again, so if you are questioning it, just do what I do BUY IT!!!!!!!

Less Than 2months!!!!

2009-02-22T20:41:00.000-08:00

It has been awhile since I have done a post, but here I go! Someone very special to me left almost two years ago to Argentina. This day I will never forget, it was the worst day of my life. This was my little brother Richard. There is only two kids in my family and when he left I became the only child, (this pretty much sucks for anyone that wonders what it may be like.) The day we took him to the MTC was so hard for me, I did not ever want to let him go. When he left this meant that he was no longer that little boy who made me laugh, or my little buddy, but a man. I find myself thinking when he comes home, he could find a girl and get married. Not that I never want him to be married, but things will never be the same again when he comes home, and that makes me very sad. But on the other hand, I am so happy for him to come home! He will return home on April 8th!!!! I am so grateful for him, and he is the best little brother that anyone could ask for. I can't wait for all our fun family vacations and the talks till 2 in the morning. I just want the world to know that I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY BROTHER TO COME HOME!!!!!

Happy New Year!!

2009-01-01T09:34:00.000-08:00

As I was looking at the new year, I am really excited to see changes in my life!!! I have just seen how far I have come in a year, and no one really knows how glad I am!! The beginning of last year was really hard, but I have realized that everything has just to me the way it was suppose to. I feel this year will be amazing and it will be a good year. Our country will have a new president, and hopefully he will do some good, I guess we will have to wait and see! Hopefully the economy will be better. I have had many friends, or friend's parents who have lost their jobs. I really truly hope that this year is better for them, and their families. I start school in 7 days and I can't believe that I only have a year and a half left, after 7 years of school...( I know it is bad, but hey it has DEFINITELY been a journey:)). Although I did not pass my math class this semester, it will be just fine and I will for sure pass it this one. I am just so excited to see what this year brings to me. I hope it brings wonderful things to your life too!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!