London 2012

So literally the 2012 Olympics, were the best time ever! I loved Beijing all around, but this time around the Olympics was a team event! The Valley View Family was absolutely obsessed! We would come in to open the pool. Turn on the computer, log onto nbcolympics.com, check the medal count, and check and see when Michael (Phelps) would swim, and other Team USA events we cared to watch and see. We livestreamed as long as we were allowed. Then we followed the Twitter accounts of NBC employees and past Olympians, i.e. Shawn Johnson & Nastia Luikin. So when we had to sit in the chair, ya know... actually work, we would use our walkie talkies to tell each other the outcomes of the races, (and if we weren't working that day we called each other), mainly my main squeeze, Michael :)

Here's the photos resulting from the happy outcomes of those races!:



My outfit for the week, consisted of my Michael Phelps shirt and my gold headband! I had to be thinking gold... The only day I didn't, was Day 1, 400 IM... So thereafter, I did my part! I am definitely the ultimate Phelps fan!

After swimming ended, he walked away with 20 medals, 16 of which gold! Cause he's badass! And THE GREATEST EVER! So after Team USA was done swimming, the Olympics just wasn't any real fun anymore! It was kinda bittersweet ending, cause this was his last Olympics... But Beth & I and whoever else are planning on going to Rio 2016!!! And I'm very hopeful he'll be there in the crowd, if not in the pool (fingers crossed), and we'll get to meet him! Yeah, I'm a dreamer! So sue me!

 

Dreaming of Becoming Mrs. Michael Phelps...

xoxo

Jordan 

Well...

Well the time has come, the summer has come to an end, well not technically. But I'm done working at the pool. I've fully moved into my apartment, unpacked and decorated! And today was my first day back at Justice. So in my opinion, summer is over... And while it was/is difficult to come to terms with,  it's time to move onto the next chapter.... JUNIOR YEAR! It's truly incredible to say that! I don't feel like it's even real life to not be in high school anymore... & now it's almost time to graduate again!

So this summer, was seriously my favorite in recent memory. I can't think of one to rival it, and I'm not sure there will ever come a time when it can be beat. I realized that all you really need to be happy is to be surrounded by people you truly care about and that care about you and to be in a place where you feel comfort. That's what home means. I've never been more upset to say goodbye to summer!

 

This summer I got to see my best friend that I hardly get to see throughout the year! She spent a whole week at my house! Perfect way to start the summer! Then the summer really took off, I worked nonstop until vacation, where we went to Vegas & California, for two weeks! Then I came back to working nonstop! My summer consisted of summer sun & pool side fun! My co-workers truly became my best friends and I don't know how I'll handle not talking and seeing them everyday! Seriously, we weren't all just co-workers but family! And it's never easy to leave family behind! Especially when you know some of the people won't be back and it just won't be the same. Saying goodbye to my mom and sister was miserable as well!



Summer 2012/Vacation & London 2012!

So sorry for my absence! I have been fully enjoying the summer and working like a mad woman!!! I have worked practically everyday this summer with the exception of a few days! At the end of June, we went on Vacation. Visiting my aunt & uncle in Las Vegas, and friends in SoCal.

Vacation was absolutely wonderful & I can't believe it came and went so fast! Then the entire month of July went lightning fast! & I've had the best time working at the pool this year! Serious best friendships have been cemeted this summer!

And finally... the love of my life, Michael Phelps is the Greatest Olympian Ever! Not just my opinion anymore! But fact! He got his 19th medal last night! He now has FIFTEEN gold, 2 silver & 2 bronze!!!

Hopefully we can clench medals in the next 3 races!!! I would love for him to get 22 medals make it even harder for someone to beat him in the years to come! I'd even be happy with one more! Though I fully believe he can get it!

I'm completely devasted that I am not in London! The Olympics are make my life!!! I'm completely preoccupied with it! At work the only thing I'm worried about is the outcome of the finals for swimming and the gymnasts. A coworker and I are so obsessed with the games & the medal count that you'd think we were involved and that Team USA was asking us our opinions on strategy! The highlights of the games so far in the games, Phelps getting his 19th medal, and beating that 48 year old record! Followed closely by the women's gymnastics team getting Gold!!!! The first gold since 1996! The Fab Five has truly earned their name! Hopefully the games continue to improve the U.S.'s medal count! & we win the most medals at the end of the 30th Olympiad!

May the odds be ever in our (Team USA's) favor!!!

xoxo,

Jordan







Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Sunday afternoon, enjoying family time!

So yesterday, June 16th, was the 5 year mark from when my grandpa died. It's truly amazing how even though time has passed I still get overwhelmed and emotional on that day. And naturally Father's Day would follow. It really makes me think; I honestly can't believe it's been 5 years. I miss him every day.

Today, at church we sang, I'll Fly Away, and it made me realize that death isn't a bad thing for the person dying. It hurts the people left behind. The grief can be unbearable and as time passes you can get better, it hurts less. But it's still a constant thought. Though I know now that it's a good thing, he's no longer suffering and he really is in a good place, it's hard to keep that in mind constantly.

Keep Calm and Enjoy the People You're With

xoxo

Jordan

2 years

Two years ago today, I graduated high school. That is absolutely astounding to me. I'm now heading into my junior year in college, honestly how in the world did that happen?! I was once told as a sophomore, that each year just gets faster, and passes more quickly. When today came two years ago, I knew that to be true. But now, today, in 2012, looking at my junior year, I'm amazed at how fast the year actually went. This past week, the class of 2012 graduated from my alma mater, and with that brought home my best friend! She stayed at my house, from Thursday until Monday, and honestly I can't remember the last time I had that much fun. It was like reliving senior year, but on stereoids.

Honestly, so much fun was had and it felt just like high school, we came and went as we pleased and stayed up late and didn't have to worry about the next day. Though I had work and see had family obligations. I was incredibly sad when she left to go back to North Carolina. I miss my best friend.

 

But this weekend, was much needed and it kinda reminded me that no matter the time apart and distance that friendships can last. They just need to be worked on. So those friendships that aren't as strong since graduation or since this school year can be repaired. And if it's important to you, you'll make it work.

 

xoxo

Jordan

Instagram

I have always been envious of everyone's Instagram posts on Twitter. Whenever they show up, I would check them out. There's something so awesome about pictures. You're capturing a moment. Something that you find to be individually special, and sharing it with the world. So the other day, after careful consideration I signed up for instagram! Naturally, I had to play with the filters and find the ones I like best. Some people, I've noticed stick with a few and I was excited to see all the possibilities!

This truly opened up the summer to a world full of possibilities. I love documenting events with tons and tons of pictures. It usually annoys those around me. But buckle up! Expect big things ahead!

Happy Summer!

xoxo

Jordan

Long Weekend

So I went with my mom to the grocery store today, and we were going around the store and she said something about this being "a long weekend." And I couldn't help but think that these last 2 weeks or so of being home from school, on my official summer break, while others are still in school, made me feel like I've been living an extremely long weekend. I mean think about it, little responsibility, tanning, reading, and hanging out. That is what summer is to me. My month of freedom from anything definite to do is almost over. And while I'm SOOOO extremely excited for everyone to come home and for the pool to open, so I can start working, I'm just the slightest upset, cause that means I'm just that much closer to going back to school & the stress. So while everyone is so excited for Memorial Day Weekend, I'm just a little bit not... But I guess that's what I'm gonna need to work on, I always say that, I'm a worrier. And I need to calm myself, cause I'm the one stressing myself out. I need to know that everything will happen in do time. God doesn't ever deal you something you can't handle. He doesn't make mistakes, so if he's given you an obstacle in your life, he knows that you can handle it and prosper from it. So I just need to keep that in mind.

Have a good & safe weekend!

Happy Memorial Day!

xoxo

Jordan

Summer Playlist #1

Best Love Song: T-Pain ft Chris Brown

Boyfriend: Justin Bieber

Call Me Maybe: Carly Rae Jepsen

Give Your Heart A Break: Demi Lovato

Headlines: Drake

Heart Attack: Trey Songz

Isn't She Lovely/California Gurls: Laykn Heperi

Lovin' You Is Fun: Easton Corbin

Make Love: Chris Brown ft TYGA

Make Me Proud: Drake ft Rihanna

Medusa: Chris Brown

Mirror: Lil Wayne ft Bruno Mars

Payphone: Maroon 5 ft Wiz Khalifa

Right By My Side: Nicki Minaj ft Chris Brown

Songs Like This: Carrie Underwood

So Good: B.O.B.

Summer Girl: Leighton Meester

Super Bass: Nicki Minaj

Sweat: Bow Wow ft Lil Wayne

Til The Casket Drops: ZZ Ward

Turn All The Lights On: T-Pain ft Ne-Yo

Up: James Morrison ft Jessie J

We Own The Night: Lady Antebellum

Where Them Girls At: David Guetta ft Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj 

Summer 2012 Playlist

I feel like any event sound have a soundtrack. I'm a firm believer in music being able to hold memories from events in your life, and just hearing them can take you back. So I like whenever possible to make playlists. The song is as important as the placement. So here's what I have so far...

So Good- B.O.B

Eyes Open- Taylor Swift

Wobble

Call Me Maybe- Carly Rae Jepson

Payphone- Maroon 5 ft Wiz Khalfia

Boyfriend- Justin Bieber

Turn Up The Music- Chris Brown

We Own The Night- Lady Antebellum

Til The Basket Drops- ZZ Ward

Up- James Morrison ft Jessie J

Smile Back- Mac Miller

Hear You Me- Jimmy Eat World

Give Your Heart A Break- Demi Lovato

Turn All The Lights On- T-Pain ft Ne-Yo

Wild Ones- Flo Rida

Paradise- Coldplay

Half Moon- Blind Pilot

Never Let Me Go- Florence + The Machine

Lovin' You Is Fun- Easton Corbin

Heart Attack- Trey Songz

Medusa- Chris Brown

xoxo,
Jordan

Fan Favorite

This is what I do, with some help from friends, I find YouTube videos and wind up doing it ALL day long! It's quite fun and then I share with my family when they come home.

I seem to have weird obsessions, that if I start, I can't stop. For example: When I get it into my mind that I want to paint my nails, I can't stop thinking about it, until it actually happens. YouTube videos are the same, I won't stop searching until I am satisfied, which usually means I'm at it for hours.

That's what my summer has consisted of so far. I have gone to see one of my friends off to prom, I have gone to school with my mom. I took the family to get pedicures, I've put in my 4 volunteer hours at my job. I've read 2 books. I've unpacked and cleaned my room. I've been tanning in the backyard. Doing chores around the house. Simply just enjoying the time...

Now comes the problem, at night right before I would fall asleep, I get anxious. I have yet to find the reason, but it's upsetting, I have the worst anxiety, when it hits, it  really hits. I have to concentrate on my breathing and then just try and keep my head clear. I have an ever present difficulty with living in the moment and not obsessing over the past and the future. Memories keep me stuck and fear keeps me stuck. I just need to learn not to look too far forward, and just enjoy and live in the moment. Goal for the summer!

Goals:
1.) learn to relax
2.) learn to cook
3.) lose weight
4.) write, write, write

xoxo,

Jordan 

SUMMER!!!!!

I wish there was a good explanation for my absence, but.... IT'S SUMMER! So  sue me :) I have been thoroughly enjoying just being home. No stress of roommates, no more school stress. Simply just enjoying being home with my mom and sister! And boy oh boy, have we been having fun!!! We've been watching my favorite show , The Vampire Diaries, and having mini adventures. Not to mention, while they're at school, I sleep, tan and unpack! I've been slowly dwindling down my DVR recordings. Yes! Big things! My past school year was so tremendously unpsetting, I need this little down time! But I do miss my sisters, and friends from school. But as soon as everyone comes home for the summer, it'll be a blast!

xoxo,

Jordan