7 Things You Never Wanted to Know About Ratalie

So despite my being an MIA Flakey Blogger....the ever-fabulous Chloe has bestowed this lovely award upon me!!!

I am now required to post 7 things about myself. Since this is the Versatile Blogger award, I will try to make the facts as such.

7 Versatile Facts About RatalieNose

1. Last night I threw a Taylor Lautner Lover's Party-yes it was amazing.

2. For the first fifteen years of my life, I was convinced that I was going to be on Broadway.

3. I once made a list of all the boys I've liked....there are over 3o names.

4. My dream life is to travel the world teaching underprivelaged children how to read.

5. I am in my third year of student council. My position is "Director of Staff and Student Recognition"

6. I'm really good at coming up with plans and schemes....not so good, however, at following through with them.

7. I don't believe in having one best friend.

Now for the matter of regifting this.....

Honestly....if you're reading this post, it means you're awesome and versatile.

So take the award!

Post it on your blog and do the 7 things, then pass it on.

Ratalie Loves You!

Adorable

Chloe is so good to me!

She bestowed this beautiful award upon me!

So now, I get to show you all four things that I think are adorable. #1

#2

#3

#4

Don't even try to tell me that these kids are not to die for!!!!!

Alright now I get to pass on the award.

You can put it on your sidebar then tell your readers about 4 things you think are adorable.

Then pass it on to 4 people.

(Only if you want to, no pressure.)

1. Ann Marie
2. Amy

3. Chloe

4. Shelby Lou

Honesty Shmonesty

The amazing Molly from Red Rawlin's was kind enough to bestow this fabulous award upon me!

I'm not going to lie, I pride myself on being an honest person, so this award made my day!!!

As part of the deal I now have to tell you

10 True Things About Myself That You May Not Know

Yes I'm going to be VERY honest...so be prepared.

1. For YEARS, I sat in school and thought:

"Wow I will NEVER be a teacher, I could NOT do that!!!!"

And yet, I'd always find myself taking the class I was in and imagining myself as the teacher of it and how things would go. It wasn't until my freshman year that it finally dawned on me...Teaching is your destiny Natskee!!!

2. I don't hate the dentist.

I LOATHE the dentist!!!

I come home every time crying my eyes out!!

3. If I weren't me, I don't think I'd be friends with me.

4. I really love this picture because of the adoring look on his face....

*sighs dreamily*

Even if he was told to do that.....

5. My hatred and disdain for cheerleaders stems from the bitterness I have for not making the cheer team my freshman year. I tried out, didn't make it and have been hatin' on those peppy, skirt wearin' skanks ever since!!!!

(Disclaimer: I dislike the role of cheerleaders, not the people themselves. Some of my favorite people in the entire world also happen to be cheerleaders.)

6. Sometimes I turn lights on and off with my tongue.

Who cares about germs???

7. I am a couple watcher.

I LOVE watching a guy and girl that are into each other!!!

(As long as they're not being nasty.)

But I don't really like watching strangers....that's gross.

But my friends...LOVE it!!!

Don't ask me why!!

8. I've always wanted to play the role of a villian in a show, and it looks like I just might get my wish!!! Westwood's musical for this year is Les Miserables, and I am going to audition for the rold of Madame Thenardier!!! She and her husband are terrible people! They steal and rip people off constantly! Madame is crude, obnoxious, and larger than life. I think she'd be SOOO fun to play!!!

9. I once slept with a package of Oreos under my pillow.

10. 90% of the time, I don't put covers on toilets. (See #6)

Well this was fun!

I'm not in the mood to pass it on, but if you want to do the tag, feel free!

Love you all!!

Alyssa Zazueta

MeMe! No. YouYou!

My Fabulous Blog Mamma Cherie was kind enough to bestow this lovely award upon me.

She's calling it the MeMe Award,

So that is what I will do.

First, I am required to share with you all, seven things you don't know about me.

Then I shall pass on the award to seven others.

Here we go, this is gonna take some thought.......

1. I am currently in LOVE with the Vitamin String Quartet.

They're an instrumental group that takes popular songs of all genres and plays them on string instruments!!

It's amazing!!!

(I have some of their tracks on my sidebar playlist if you'd like to listen.)

2. My mind is an interesting place to be.

3. Baking cookies is my therapy.

4. My goal for this coming school year is to look cute EVERY. DAY.

AHHHHH

5. My other goal for this school year is to smile more.

6. I belong to NBA

(Nail Biters Anonymous)

7. Something that makes me extremely happy is giving people treats!!!

So there you have it.

Seven things you didn't know, (and probably didn't want to know) about me.

Now to pass this on.....

1. Chloe from MyHappyEnding!

Chloe is beautiful, witty and honest!

Go check out her and her cute new haircut!

2. NancyFace from NancysNonsenseofNothingness!

Anyone whose read her blog knows just how HILARIOUS she is!

She showed up at my house yesterday and it made my day!

3. Laynee from TheWorldThroughMyEyes!

Laynee is a lovely young lady!

Go leave her some love!!!

4. Ann Marie from AnOldFashionedGirl!

Ann is beautiful, talented and classy!

I'm excited to hear her seven things!

5.Shelby from ShelbyLouWhoo!

She's a young adult finding her place in the world

And we're lucky enough to get to see it all go down!

6. Amy from IThenShallLive!

She's not the average stepmom!

She's MUCH better!!!

7. Molly from RedRawlins!

Molly is unique and fabulous!

Go visit her and her beautiful family!

You can put the award on your sidebar, and be sure to tell us your seven things!

Extraordinary: Part Two

Next on the lineup,

we have Camille from

Archives of Our Lives!

I've mentioned on more than one occasion how much I LOVE Camille!

But really, is there such thing as too many compliments?

I think not.

And if you disagree then just remember,

this isn't just fluff to make someone feel good.

This is fact.

So here we go,

Five Reasons Why Camille Is Extraordinary

1. For many years now, Camille has come to our stake's girls camp EVERY SUMMER!

And she doesn't just come and hang out,

She brings the party with her!

I don't know if you know how funny this girl is!

Last year, she and Lyndsie were in charge of firesides and OH MY GOSH I peed my pants every time they got up to talk!!!!!!

2. Camille is honest.

Not only does she not sugar coat things but she is honest in her dealings with her fellow men.

I have an anedote:

Last February, Camille was here in Mesa.

She and Lyndsie were filming a video for girls camp.

They went to the house of one girl from each ward and video taped her bedroom.

And yes, with my luck, they went to my house.

Well in my room that day, I had a bag filled with vitamin waters.

While filming, Camille found them, picked one up and drank it.

Then she proceeded to leave a dollar in the bag for me.

What a gem.

3. Camille perseveres.

4. Camille walks with confidence.

I HATE when girls who are tall slouch and try to hide their height.

Camille does not do that, she walks with her head held high as if to say

"I'm tall and I love it, now get out of my way!"

5. Camille is Brave.

Next we have Wendy from My3Daws!

1. Wendy has AMAZING HAIR!!!!!!!

2. She has a very profound writing style.

After reading a blog post authored by her I often find myself in deep thought considering the things she's said.

3. Wendy is the mother of 3 boys! If that doesn't equal Extraordinary, I don't know what does!

4. Wendy and her husband taught me in primary!

They must've had the patience of Job cause I was an ornery little thing!

Was....haha

5. Wendy has a positive outlook on life that truly inspires those who surround her.

Next we have one of my most favourite blog friends of all time, the Amazing Cherie, from Bakow Babble.

1. Cherie is such a good mother!

2. She's also a convert to the church and is so strong in it! When she posted about her conversion story I felt the spirit so strongly!

3. Cherie has taught me several helpful blogging tips!

4. Cherie is always positive! In all the contact I've had with her through the blog world she's always been happy, supportive and encouraging!

5. Like several of my blog friends, Cherie always gives me a self esteem boost whether it's about something I've written, or a picture of myself she's always quick with a kind word.

And that my friends, within itself, is

Extraordinary.

YOU Are Extraordinary: Part 1

If you have no idea what's going on, read this post, and this one as well.

Alright

Lets get down to business

"To defeat the huns.

Did they send me daughters?

When I asked for sons??"

Okay I'm done.

Anywho....

We're going to go in order of those who commented.

So the first person we'll talk about is.....

(drum roll please)

Molly!!!!!

This woman is a real peach.

Or should I say Strawberry....?

Anywho.....

Here are just a FEW reasons why Molly is Extraordinary!!

1. She is SUCH a good blog friend!!! Always commenting and making me feel so good about myself!!!!!

2. She edits pictures so that they look like the bomb.com

(When I edit pictures, I make the people in them look demented.)

3. Once, many many moons ago, I got to hang out with her and her amazing family at their awesome beach house in Mexico!!

So so fun!!!

4. Molly is an amazing writer!!

After they got their famil pictures done, she did tributes to each of her siblings and their families.

They were beautifully written and truly heartfelt!!!

5. Molly is a great mom to her Beautiful daughter Scarlet!!!!

Next up we have the Fantastic Ann Marie!!!!

1. She was my very 1st blog friend that I've never met in the flesh!

So fun!!!!!

2. She inspires me to be more organized!!!

3. She writes wonderful Thankful Posts which in turn make me think about what I"m greatful for!

4. She is always positive!

Even when things look negative!

5. She's a romantic!!! Like me!!

Her posts about her Prince Charming make me SO HAPPY!!!!

So I know I have several more people to feature, but I need to eat dinner before I go babysitting.

So we shall say..

To Be Continued.....

Extraordinary

Mission: Become a Better Leader (and person for that matter)

Location: Flowing Wells High School, Tuscon Arizona

Time to Complete Mission: Approximately 48 hours

Mission Status: Complete

That's right folks.

State Student Council Convention.

Good times.

2,000 Student Leaders from all over Arizona gathered together to party, learn and grow as leaders in their school and community.

10 delegates are chosen from each school and I was lucky enough to be chosen to represent Westwood.

One of my favorite things I gleaned from the convention is this:

One of our motivational speakers drilled this phrase into our heads:

"I am not average, I am Extraordinary!"

We had to say it over

and over

and over again.

And yes, I did get the point.

So now I want YOU to say it out loud

Right now

Wherever you are

"I am not average, I am extraordinary"

I can't hear you!!!

Say it loud and proud ladies and gentlemen!

So now to reward the wonderful people who commented on that one post that my stupid computer won't allow me to link to.

If you commented you know what I'm talking about.

Because you wonderful ladies graced my little blog with your presence I shall TELL you why

"You Are Not Average, You Are Extraordinary."

You know its true, and I'm going to give you each five reasons why.

Disclaimer: I don't know all of you in the flesh.

Some I know better than others so don't get offended if your reasons aren't as in depth as others.

I love you all the same!

Well, I have math homework to do, so for you 11 lucky people, I will begin your

Ego-Building Exercise Tomorrow.

Until then,

Bask in the Glory of Being Extraordinary

And the Winner Is......

Yes I've been MIA the past couple days.

Can't tell you where I was.

Top Secret.

Just like the reason you're going to want to comment on this post.

Like I said before you're going to have to trust me.

Do it.

You have until Wednesday.

*I will reiterate, THIS IS NOT A COMMENT SCAM!!!! I LIKE how many comments I get!*

Anywho........

As you'll see on my sidebar

The AMAZING Cherie gave me this award!!!!!

The Fresh Drink Award.

Love my life!

So I feel I should pass on the honor......

To my Blog and Real Life Hero

Camille.

I've admired this girl (woman) ever since I met her when I was in third grade.

She and her best friend were seniors in high school but they still took time to hang out with the out spoken little third grader who had issues getting along with people her own age.

They'd come over and play with me, take me out to Dairy Queen, and they NEVER made me feel like it was a burden, or that they'd rather be doing somehting else!

I felt sooo cool and loved!

And now, years later, I still adore Camille through her blog Archives of Our Lives.

If that blog isn't Fresh, I don't know what is.

This girl is an amzing writer with an endearing personality and I'm proud to call her my friend!

And Just A Reminder in case you suffer from short term memory loss, you're going to want to comment on this post.

OH and BTW Geneva and Camille will be both recieve SOMETHING for figuring out the code word of the day.