Hmm... I haven't been here in a while.

Almost forgot what it was like. Now I remember.

Not much to report... amazing summer thus far. Except, I need a job. Aside from my paper route, babysitting, pulling weeds and other such things. Like, a real one. So if anyone knows of anything, let me know ASAP! I need money so I can go do fun things... and if you help me get a job, I'll buy you something amazing with my new money! Deal?

Aside from that, I love seeing people. So you should probably come see me sometime VERY soon. Unless I'm grounded... then call first. lol

Alright, peace out guys. Hope your summers are all going great! Much love.

Shell Bell

Currently Listening Silver Side Up By Nickelback see related

Hey hey!

Just got back from one unforgettable Youth Conference up in Rock Springs. It was nothing short of amazing.

I actually stepped out of my comfort zone and hung out with a bunch of people I didn't know. And from it, I met some incredible new friends. They were honestly the sweetest people. I am so glad that I took that risk and went outside of my familiarity zone.

It's amazing to me how quickly you can get close to people you know? Like I spent what, 3 days up there? And I got really close to Mallory, Lindy, KJ, Heather and Dani, and all the other girls. It is honestly amazing. We just clicked right off the bat... well after we all got over the whole "I can't go talk to her, she's too pretty" thing... we seriously all thought that about one another up until we broke the ice and started talking. Rather funny. But I guess you had to be there.

Anyways, simply incredible and absolutely unforgettable. The dances were really good too! I'm a little surprised to tell you the truth. I mean, those could've possibly been two of the most fun church dances I've ever been to. Again, if you were there, you know what I mean.

Anyways, Girl's Camp is in two weeks and I still have a ton of prep work to do for that so I better get going. But a big hello to everyone that I haven't talked to since school got out. I miss you all so much!! I hope everyone's summer is going fantastic. Please call me if you want to talk because I can guarantee if you want to chat with me, I more than likely want to chat with you too.

Alright all, peace out.

Shell

Currently Listening A Fever You Can't Sweat Out By Panic! at the Disco see related

A big hey to everyone

This last week has been different to say the least... hard at times, but happy too. Bittersweet is definitely the word I think most appropriate. And I know the next week of school that we have left will be filled with most of the same feelings. My Seniors are officially done with school. We have a Band Banquet tomorrow night, Graduation Wednesday, and then they're done. Forever. High school will just have become a memory... something they can't relive but they can't forget... nor would they want to.

Ever since we were in middle school, the Class of '06 has been my group of rolemodels. I have looked up to them, been jealous of them, laughed with them, cried with them... loved them. High school will not be the same without them.

It's weird knowing that now it's our turn to pick up the slack and start running with it. That now we're the ones being looked up to, we're the ones winning Prom King and Queen... we're the ones leaving next year. I hope I'm ready. I hope I can be to the underclassmen what the Class of '06 has been to me.

Thank you Seniors. For all the memories and all the knowledge you've passed on. I know we'll hang out and that this is not a final good-bye. I know you're all going to go on and accomplish so much. You all have such great potential and I can't wait to see what you do with it. You will be missed, but we will see you again soon. I love you.

Shell

Currently Listening Dizzy up the Girl By Goo Goo Dolls see related

Track is so hard. I mean, the concept itself is definitely one of the easiest things ever. Polevault -- take a stick, put it in a hole, jump high over another stick. Shotput -- take this big metal ball and throw it as far as you can. Alright... got those down. It's just all the form stuff that I suck at. Oh well, persistence is key right? Or something like that...

So, I saw this on Ashley's site... and kind of want to copy it... with my own twist. So here you go!

I'm Shelly.

I dream big. Don't be scared of my hopes and aspirations. Although I have high expectations of myself, if I let myself down, it'll be okay. Just give me some time to pick myself back up and start back towards my goal.

I love music. Without it, my world would be so bland and colorless. One of the biggest turn-ons is watching a guy play and instrument or sing... especially if he is passionate about it. Just FYI... lol

I want to try new things. I don't care how far-fetched and unrealistic some of them seem, I still want to try.

My hair doesn't always look perfect. Neither do my clothes. And especially not my makeup. But guess what, I'm okay with that. Personally, I think that sometimes people look most beautiful when they are just themselves. Stripped of everything that they put on to "enhance" their natural beauty. When they just let that natural beauty show.

I love pictures. They can make me smile, laugh, cry... they're amazing. They can capture a memory forever.

I believe in God with everything that's in me. I love Him and know of His love for me. Yes, I am Mormon. We do have different values than some. We have different standards than most. I know that might make me seem a little weird or off. That's okay. I have friends who don't agree with my beliefs. That's okay with me too. I respect them and their opinions and views.

I sing all the time. Some people get irritated by it, but I can't help it. It's like I've got a radio on in my head that always flips stations and my favorite songs are always playing. Just wait though, because one day the antenna will break and then you won't have to hear me sing for a while.

My family and friends are some of the most precious things on this Earth to me. Enough said.

I like having pedicured toes even though my fingernails rarely look good. I bite my nails. Bad habit of mine since I was like five. So my hands never look pretty, but my toes do. And I'm okay with that.

Cussing isn't my thing. It makes me feel weird. I won't condemn you if you cuss, I just don't like it. So I might not laugh at the jokes that are full of those lovely %*#@ kind of words beacuse I just don't really think it's all that funny. But hey, if you do, that's totally your opinion.

I have never kissed a guy. Woah, crazy I know. What can I say?

Smelling good is muy importante to me. Honestly, if you are one of my close friends, you know just how much I love smells. How they can bring back memories and thoughts and make you remember people. Yeah, pretty much as cool as pictures.

Alright, well I'm done now. It's late and I need to get some sleep. I keep forgetting that I need it and so I don't go to sleep until after midnight... like every night. So I'm gonna try it tonight. Wish me luck!

Shell

PS -- Seniors only have eleven days left. I'm scared. What'll happen when they're gone? Some of my closest friends are Seniors... hello, best friend = Annie = Senior = shoot. I do wish them all the best of luck with all their endeavors and hope that they don't forget me when they leave.

PPS -- Oh yeah, and good luck to Justin who is currently in Denver, Co at the Guitar competition!!

Currently Listening Dizzy up the Girl By Goo Goo Dolls see related

Hey all!

So I thought I'd put up a few pictures from Maize Prom... it was a blast! And I know you guys just can't wait to look at how the evening went! So here ya go...

Me and Scott at like 4 in the morning... Easily one of my favorite pictures of the night... I don't really know why...

Me and Scott at the car right before we left for dinner

Me and the beautiful Kellie Bartlett!

Yeah, Scott looked very handsome!

Totally jammin out right there... to a pencil. Oh yeah, how cool am I. lol

Scott, Beth, and Joey... the trio.

The boys... looking like studs

Yep, we got ourselves hitched

Uh yeah, that thing lit up and was probably the coolest keychain flashlight EVER!

CJ and his lovely date

Yeah, slightly cheesy...

Kate and Jordan... they looked cute!

I love this one... right after Scott first saw me all dolled up!

See, I told you it was exciting!

And to end it, my favorite picture of the evening... again. Don't even, it's my Xanga, I can start and end with the same picture if I want to. Like a chiasmus. lol

Anyways, there they are! The pics from my first Prom. Hope you enjoyed. I'm stoked for Goddard Prom too... I get to go with Justin! Sweet.

Alright, peace out.

Shell