Park City Girls Lax Ranked 42nd in the Nation!

My high school varsity lacrosse team is ranked 42nd in the whole nation right now. That's awesome! First of, Lacrosse isn't big in Utah, its growing, but it's generally not very big. The east coast is stacked with good lacrosse players because thats where lacrosse originated. So, for a western team coming out of Utah, man we are killing it! Last year we were ranked in the 300's, and look where we've come. I didn't play on the high school team last year because I'm a little freshie. But, we have come a long way. Every girl on the field contributes to our wins in any way, shape, or form. Everyone is so supportive of each other, and I love the atmosphere of it. It kinda stinks being the youngest, but I'll get through it. At least I have my other freshman friends. 

My super cool team!
Source: Me

Our coaches are awesome and I give them the credit. Our coaches are new this year and man, they have they been doing a fabulous job. They are introducing us to a new way of playing. They really like us to take risks and do the right thing on the field. We value assisted goals rather then non-assisted goals. And, we don't just score as many goals as possible because we respect our opponents. 

Every single girls on the varsity team is really talented. You could put anyone in at any position and we still would kill it! As of now we are undefeated, and we beat each team by a significant amount and not many goals against. But another great thing about our coaches are, once we are up by a lot, we stop shooting and just simply move the ball around. We don't want to be that jerk team that just racks up the points. We try to be nice too. One game against Viewmont, we were winning by a lot at halftime, and we heard the other team say "well at east they're nice about it." How completely awesome is that! Thats probably the best thing you could hear as a lacrosse player. 

Champs!
Source: Me 

If you have nothing to do, check the PC lax schedule and catch on of our home games at Dozier field. 
Watch out for PC girls lax. We are making a great name for ourself this year. Im proud to say that I'm apart of the Park City Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team...Lookout!

You Always Want What You Can't Have...

Wise words from Brianna PART 1:


As my fellow readers you all are probably pretty interested in travel, am I right? If not, then you're reading the wrong blog. As travelers you see many other places around the world and many different lifestyles you might chose. 

Travel
Source:http://devonluggage.com

You chose to live and reside where you do for a some pretty valid reasons. Such as, your job, the landscape, the location etc. As a traveller you have to remember where you come from and why you live where you do, because you can get lost in your mind and thoughts. You wan't to live somewhere else, and you always want constant change in your life. What you already have isn't satisfying or good enough for you. Everybody gets fixated on change. And don't get me wrong change is always good. But sometimes you have to remember your reasons why you choose to stay put and planted where you are. With seeing many places and different towns you could live in, your mind probably jumps around and you can't focus on the good you are blessed to have. 

I personally have problems with wanting the better, bigger, and greater thing all the time. I need to remember how lucky I am to live in the beautiful town that I do, and the abilities I am so lucky to have. When I start to complain about how small my town is, and how everyone knows what goes on 24/7, I need to riming myself...at least I live in a house, and I have teachers, parents, and an awesome community who loves me. At least, everyone in my town looks out for me. Yeah it can get annoying, but someone or another always has my back, and that's something I may need to capture, learn and remember. In the now, right now I'm living an awesome life and I need to live to the fullest, and do the best I can do, but have fun doing it! Enjoy the little things. Have fun walking through the hallways at school even though you hate everyone there. Have fun taking a test because you should be happy your enrolled in a school, and you have a pretty good shot making it in the world. Everyones definition of being successful is different. My definition probably polar opposite then my own friend or brother. 

Cool pic!
Source: http://motivationgrid.com/44-of-the-best-motivational-picture-quotes/

While in the midst of life you need to remind yourself that what you have IS GOOD ENOUGH, and you are lucky to be living where and how you are. It might not be what you want, but hey, it probably isn't that bad. Theres always someone living worse and having to fight harder than you right now. 

Tree of life painting by Klimt
Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Klimt_Tree_of_Life_1909.jpg

Ive just personally have had a hard week this week and maybe you have too. This blog is about travel but I kinda fell like spilling my guts about controversies, problems, and just life. Are you in?!

PART 2: 

Motivation is key in life. You have to have a spark in your step and a reason for doing something. If you don't you'll find yourself not really living for anything so stay motivated all the time. Have you ver heard the expression "stay on your toes?" If so, its totally a saying to live by! Never relax or settle into anything! Keep on your toes and expect the worst to receive the best. All ways do something for a reason. 

Cool Quote
Source: http://motivationgrid.com/44-of-the-best-motivational-picture-quotes/

Have you ever found you self living for the weekend? Or looking forward to future plans? We all do, yes it's very common, but I search for a different perspective. Going through the motions isn't going to get you anywhere. You need to live in the present and embrace the "now." If your struggling in something, don't look forward for future things to make yourself feel better, work hard and stay motivated to get back up to go out even harder. You should never excuse yourself to failure now, and just look forward to the future. Do your best all the time. There are times I go to sports practice and say to myself "I'm going to give it 100% today" which is great. But you should always give it all you got, put in 110% of your effort. But, don't just put in work and effort to just be a good person, the harder you work and push yourself the more good things will end in your favor. You should half-ass it. 

Sports for me is a good stress relief, and a good way to find my center and my morals. I believe in hard work and karma. You put in what you get out. I love team sports so much! The teach me about being a teammate and they give me good character. Previously this year on halloween, after school I wanted to go to main street with my friends but I had swim practice. I obviously didn't want to go and I almost bagged it, which isn't that big of a deal, but I decided to go because I'm apart of a team. Also, it wan't like my nigh was over. At the end of the season I ended up overall doing pretty well. I give all the credit for my successes that season to the practice I went to on halloween. Sounds corny but whatever! I was on a team and I was motivated to do well for me. Not well for anyone else but myself. Anyway, I like to think of motivation putting a spring in my step and an urge to succeed. Im not saying that I succeed in everything I do, because trust me, I most definitely do not. Im not perfect either and I don't do all the things listed above 100% of the time, but it's good to be motivated! 


I hope you enjoyed my wise words for the week! LOL

In My Hometown

I live in the gorgeous state of Utah and the spectacular town called Park City. Maybe you've heard of it, you know... the one with three world class ski resorts, awesome dry powder, and a killer school district. Yeah thats it! Another big plus, PC isn’t just a fun town in the winter. In the summer we have so many activities to do. Mountainbiking is huge! so is rowing, sailing, and boating on our precious lake, the Jordanelle. Many runners and hikers are active during the summer time. Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital isn’t too far either. Maybe a twenty minute drive up through the canyon. Easy access.  Out of all the places iv'e traveled there is nothing like the sweet smell of the fresh air in my hometown. I love Park City with all my heart. Its so humbling and refreshing. And the best part about it, is the community and the nature loving people who live in PC. 

Picture I took @ The Canyons 

Lets start withe the background of Park City. It started of as a small mining town with nothing but miners, a few bars and shops on main street, and mines. Once the mining industry failed, skiing started to magically grow. It got bigger and more popular every minute. All the skiers wanted to shred our awesome pow! Things just grew from there, but not too big. I't was still a pretty small town filled with healthy active families residing in the mountain town. Then the 2002 winter olympics took place in Park City. People started to move here frequently ever since then. 

It’s different then Vail and Aspen Colorado. We aren’t as big and commercial as they are. Its pretty “on the low” compared to there ski resorts. Which is all the better! We also, aren’t surrounded by national forests. All the land that surrounds us is owned by private developers. Which brings us to our big problem…

Park City's population is growing rapidly, everyone wants to live here, and call this place their own. Developers are wanting to develop so much of our land and make Park City a big suburb. But that not what we need. The community likes the open hills where the deer and elk roam about. Neighborhoods filled with thousands of houses are being put in many sports around town. And with those new neighborhoods, more families and tourists will be moving in and trafficking up all the local roads. Depressing right. What ever happened to the small humble town called Park City Utah. We definitely haven't lost all hope, PC is still as beautiful as ever. But we are facing a big problem right now. 

Me and Sophia on the mountain! 

I just thought you all should know my roots. If you haven't ever been to Park City, defiantly come! It's a trip worth while. 

Top T.V. Shows

1.The Vampire Diaries 

2. 90210

3. Gossip Girl 

4. Bobs Burgers 

5.The black List 

6. American Horror Story 

7. Saturday Night Live 

*I'm taking a break from strictly travel and kinda introducing my life*

Anyways...

Whenever Im traveling or doing school I am stressed and tired. Netflix is a big stress reliever for me. When I want to just duck through and hide from all the homework I have to do, I go downstairs, or in my bed, turn on Netflix and watch one of these seven shows, which are my favorite. But, the one I'm currently hooked on right now is The Vampire Diaries. I'm in love that show, it excites me! Im also really into 90210. All the drama in the characters lives are just so fun to indulge in. I sometimes wish my problems consisted of living Beverly Hills, attending West Bev High School, my dad cutting me of my trust fund, then guiltily giving it back. But there are definitely more deep stuff than that...that is what makes the show irresistible.

Bobs Burgers is a hilarious animated comedy series that is also included on Netflix. My favorite character is Tina because she is a strong, smart, sensual women. I think I just found my next year's halloween costume! I have spent countless hours on school nights procrastinating and watching Bobs Burgers. I guess you could say I'm pretty talented because I can multi-task like a pro.

Tina
Source: My Cellular Device 

If you don't have a Netflix account your either a really depressed person, a hobo, or you've been living under a rock. Netflix is how I cope with a loot of my modern day problems. Or if I'm feeling active I''l go on a run around my neighborhood, but generally I enjoy my downtime. Netflix doesn't have the best movies out there but their T.V. shows are the best! They have almost all the shows and all their season except for all the ones that still have seasons to go. But they're normally up to date. It's great because you don't have to record anything and you can skip to and through certain episodes and seasons no problem. I can't remember the last time I watched actual television, like cable. Just kidding... When the last Pretty Little Liars episode was on, that was the last time I watched real T.V. But to give credit, I was introduced to Pretty Little Liars by Netflix. Whenever I'm having friends over, we end up watching Netflix, it kinda helps you move through awkward situations with family and relatives that randomly decide to come in town. If you still don't have a Netflix account after reading this short paragraph, I highly advise you do so because it will end greatly in your favor. In conclusion, Netflix is just simply awesome. 

My life saver
Source: http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml

Top Ten Best States

Have you ever took the time and thought about your favorite and least favorite state in the US? Yeah neither did I until I had to think of a new blog topic. Anyway, It took me a while to conclude my thoughts and decide of my favorite.

1. My favorite state in the United States of America is...COLORADO! I love colorado so much and I have spent lots of time there and I have explored almost every large and petite town.  Everything about Colorado pleases me, nothing ever bad happens in Colorado! The rest on this list go in order from my top ten favorites. 

Telluride!
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/12/24/western.ski.towns/

2. Vermont- How can you not absolutely love Vermont? Well, if you have never visited Vermont then I can understand. Any destination in Vermont is just purely beautiful with it's green trees and crystal clear waters. One awesome fun fact is that in 1968, the star of Vermont banned billboards! I love that law because ugly, obnoxious billboards can really distract from Vermont's nature. 

Home of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream!
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/may/25/healthcare-vermont

3. Oregon- In Oregon you can get the best of both worlds; the city nightlife, and the outdoors, ski bum life. Also, there are amazing food options surrounding Portland. 

4. Washington- I have already expressed to you my love for Washington. I think that I just really like Douglas fir tress and they surround the area. And the crisp clean Pacific Northwest air really is refreshing. 

5. California- What can't you do in California? Thats right basically nothing! You can ski, surf, swim, sunbathe, shop, rome the city, star search, and play every recreational sport known to man. The palm trees that cover California are some site to see. 

6. New York- New York City just really excites me and most likely many others too. There no city like it. It's so big and uniform, pretty much a human rat-race.  

7. Hawaii- Oh Hawaii! Hawaii is the dream vacation for anyone because of the super chill, natural, healthy lifestyle. All the islands are magnificent because of the white beaches, blue water, and green rolling hills.  

8. North Carolina- North Carolina is much like California in which you can do everything. The outer-banks are a big attraction, but also the agricultural lifestyle and pastures and beautiful as well. It's also home to UNC, the best women's college lacrosse team known to women! 

9. Rhode Island- Rhode Island is where I'm planning on raising my family. The coast is very charming and sailing is big. I can never really find places that are into sailing, so woo!

10. Montana- Montana has a low population so it makes an awesome get away. The lakes that occupy Montana are breathtaking. You can also see one of the last standing glaciers in the U.S. at Glacier National Park. 

Sadly, my list doesn't contain Utah because, to be honest...I don't really love it here, if you know what I mean. But you always want what you can't have. 

*Tricks and Tips to Travel*

You always want to travel like you've been traveling your whole life, smart and experienced. But, have you ever flew to a destination or driven anywhere and just felt completely discombobulated? It used to happen to me often but not anymore because of these small tips...

1. First of, packing. Packing can be super hard. You want to pack every thing you'll ever need but you can't over pack. Arriving to the start of your vacation and realizing you forgot underwear or a toothbrush isn't always fun. Make a list of the stuff you need to bring on pen and paper. Review that list and collect all the items on that list. After that, roll your clothes into mini-burritos instead of folding them. It will create more room in your suitcase, and less wrinkles on your clothing. Then simply pack all of your necessities.

White Shirt is Rolled vs. Black Shirt is Folded 

2. While in the midst of packing, you should place a dryer sheet inside of you suitcase. It will keep your clothes smelling nice and fresh, and it reduces static built up on your fabric. You can purchase dryer sheets at any drug store, but you might have them laying around the house.

3. In your carry on, your phone chargers and headphones probably get very tangled and lost in the endless pit you call your bag. Well, store them in a glasses case for easy storage.

Handy Dandy!

4. For a short quick trip, instead of lugging around big bottles of shampoo, condition, lotion, or sunscreen, use straws to carry some small portions of your toiletries and pinch them of at the top with a staple then tape.

5. Nothings worse then having to pack grimy shoes in a suitcase full of clothes. If you are ever worried about your spare pare of shoes getting your clothes dirty, put your shoes in a shower cap to separate them from clothing and other items.

6. Hydrate or dye-dryate! Bring an empty water bottle in your carry on, then fill it once you pass security to save plastic and money.

7. If you forget the head of your charger/ wall charger and your stuck with just the usb chord, you can plug the usb into the hotel's Television usb port. Probably never thought of that one did you!

8. If you are in a foreign country and its the end of your trip, collect all your leftover coins and give them to the homeless. It's not like they're going to be very useful in the United States.


These little tricks may help a great deal on your next trip, long or short. If your ever in need of travel tip assistance look back at this post and I'm sure you will leave knowing one helpful trick tip! Always travel smoothly.

Washington- The Emerald State

Washington is such a beautiful and diverse state, I couldn't narrow down to just one town to focus and write on. So I'll just write about all the places I have visited and what really wowed me!

With all the rain that Washington gets, the greener every living plant becomes, hence the "Emerald State." But the greenery isn't all that excites, the majestic coast and captivating skyline of Seattle is really something to see.

Personally I love the rain and big lush forests, so my time spent in Washington is always spent well.

Exploring Washington: First off, If you go a little bit outside of Seattle you can find yourself in a little cute town named Woodenville. Pretty neighborhoods and douglas fir trees fill up the area. Over the past ten years, woodenville has become famous for its winery.  If you travel a little bit more northeastern you'll pass through the Olympic National Park and come upon a town called Forks. Forks, doesn't that sound familiar? Well only if you have seen the famous vampire drama series Twilight. Forks is the town that the books and filming of the movies took place. The petite cabin like houses and numerous cafes are very comforting and relaxing. The coast isn't too far from Forks, you can maybe catch a wave or two at La Push (a nearby beach). If you travel down the coast, you may see the beautiful, tree filled coastlines and swells that occur, maybe even spot some grey whales that annually pass through the Pacific Northwest.

Olympic Forrest Has Quite a View
Source: http://seniorswalkingacrossamerica.blogspot.com/2011/01/day-10-fday-10-forks-washington-la-push.html

If your looking for more of a commercial but fun activity, take a trip the the world famous Pikes Place Market in Seattle. At the market you can find almost anything from fresh produce to clothing and bracelets! When I go to the market, I normally pick up some fruit and yummy fresh seafood. The seafood display is insane; who knew there could be so much fish? And, the fisherman catch it from the nearby saltwater bays. Fishing is very popular if you ask any local.

The city life of Seattle is one of my favorite parts of Washington. Starbucks coffee shops fill the area, every typical white girls dream. Starbucks originated in the vast city. Shopping is big; downtown you can find huge H&M, Nike, and Nordstrom stores. Nordstrom also grew from Seattle. At night the city skyline is a captivating site, you couldn't miss it.

Whataview!
Source:http://www.vagabondish.com/36-hours-seattle-washington/

There are a couple tacky characteristics to Seattle. For instance, maybe you've heard of "the gum wall" and "the troll under the bride."

This state has so much to offer, if your a city person, or even a wilderness explorer type of person. If you're looking for a quick trip within the country, Washington would completely please your needs! If you travel there you might even see the world famous rapper Mackelmore residing in his home town of Seattle. Anyways, venture off to Washington... an adventure awaits.