My 100th Post

Creative Job Searching

For those of you aren't already aware, I am searching desperately for a job. Any job! Within reason that is...
Recently I have applied 26 places with no luck. However, today, just as the monotony of filling out job application after application was becoming unbearable, I came across a delightful change of pace.
Pizza Pie Cafe's application required both a self portrait and a poem about yourself.

It's a bit sketchy because I was in a hurry, and there's almost no sense of meter, but here is my poem! For putting a whole five minutes effort into it, I am very proud. :)

Ode to Valerie

An original poem by Valerie Hart 

A pinch of salt and sugar too,

A cup of responsibility,

A tablespoon of Elmer’s glue,

Keep following the recipe.

Add some fun and jumprope skills,

Don’t forget a dash of splendor.

An appetite for pizza meals,

Now throw it in the blender.

Bake at 98.6 degrees

 And wait patiently please.

Here you have Valerie,

A marvelous creature indeed.

With nothing but humility,

Awesome is her creed.

We're from Madison couldn't be prouder...

An epic journey to the capital of the land...

A union of the tallest men embarking on their conquest...

Five beautiful maidens sharing one bathroom...

All leading to one heroic victory. 

This is their story

First game the gym fills up with a 500-600 Bishop Kelly fans and over 3,000 Madison fans. 

Just to give us a panic attack our boys stayed behind for the first three quarters of the first game and decided to tie it up with just 4 seconds left in the last quarter.  With 1.4 seconds left in overtime they sunk the ball to put us ahead by two. Nice work boys. We weren't worried at all. 

The completion of the first task caused much rejoicing throughout the land.

 The next day a trip the mall not only provided us with shopping, but prime social time. 

The exodus from the land of Rexburg led to a jovial congregation in the palace of purchasing.

The previous night's success required the spirit section to step up their game. Pull out the face paint ladies!

The maidens diligently prepared themselves to behold the next challenge...

And hey, what do you know? We barely beat Twin Falls with a couple seconds on the clock by one shot. Go us. 

To prepare for the championship game:

a) take out Mohawk buns hairstyle  if possible, as to allow one's self a comfortable night's rest.

b) prepare for bed early so one might acquire enough beauty sleep

(And by early we mean 3:00 AM)

The maidens found excess time to engage in frivolous activities

Our championship game didn't start until 8:00, so 3D Tangled anyone?

Now the moment you have all been waiting for. The Championship game!

Congruent with any enterprise of worth, the way was paved with hardship, but the stalwart warriors pressed on.

There was no more than a two point gap the entire game, and Skyview barely missed a basket at the end of fourth quarter, launching us into overtime.

2.8 seconds left...he shoots. He scores. 

This is our "we just won state!" face.

The proud victory brought forth much celebration among all those who had witnessed it. Reveling in their triumph, the apprentices of Madison High traveled home to their place of learning, hailing the conquering heroes.

The End

Senior year thus far...

First Day of School - Valerie and a few jumpers welcome the students to their brand new Madison High Building

The students also enjoy the premiere of the senior class movie:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=1735726559549&subj=537700312

18th Birthday - Valerie turns 18, spends the day with friends, and gets a bobcat cake

 Homecoming Week- Valerie participates in mud volley ball, plays powder puff, goes to the bonfire, decorates the senior class float, cheers at the homecoming game, and attends the homecoming dance

National Honors Society - As a service representative for the NHS society, Valerie introduces "character" at induction, designs t-shirts, and both plans and participates in service activities for Primary Children's Hospital, new students, and others. 

Halloween Dance- Valerie and a group of friends find a group of studly gentlemen to accompany them to the Halloween dance

Tri-Wizard Tournament - As head of Slytherin house in Madison's Harry Potter club, Valerie assists the school's first Tri-Wizard Tournament by being a Death Eater in local straw maze while the house champions desperately try to escape.

Singin' in the Rain- Valerie spends three happy months playing Lina Lamont in her school's production of Singin' in the Rain.

Salt Lake Trip - Valerie travels with the choir to Salt Lake where they perform at the church office building, the Joseph Smith Memorial building, and the assembly hall. She also gets to sing We Wish You a Merry Christmas to Elder Packer and watch the Nutcracker. (Elder Packer was the cooler of the two)

Christmas Dance - Valerie goes cross country skiing, consumes large amounts of hot chocolate, and attends the Christmas Dance with Jaron Judkins.

Singing in the Rain

Anyone who has talked to me at all in the last three months knows I'm Lina Lamont in Singing in the Rain! It's been crazy and fun!

Now opening night is coming up. I want everyone who can to come. Here's the details for you:
$4 for students (high school and younger from any old place) and $6 for adults - tickets may be purchased at the door **or ahead of time**
When? Nov 18, 19, 20, 22 - That's a Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where? NEW Madison High School Auditorium
What Time? 7:00, but come early!
Why? I'm in it, duh!

Seriously, I'll be grateful for anyone putting in an effort to come. If you have any questions let me know.

I Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet

They say you are more likely to accomplish goals if you share them, so here's my new goal: I'm going to reread one conference talk once a week for the next 6 months. I'll start with talks from this October conference and then pick old ones I haven't heard for awhile.

After reading each one, I'm going to write down how I plan on following the counsel in the talk.

I challenge anyone willing to do it with me.

Summer in a Nut Shell

June 23-29
Nationals in Galveston, Texas

Our team did extremely well. Paige, Stephanie, and Janessa double dutch single took first at grand masters! Congratulations to them. I didn't place in anything. I did get an eleventh place though, which was one of from placing.

July 5-8
Family Reunion in Heber Utah

 All my siblings,  their spouses, and their children were able to come. We rented out a cool house in Heber and had a lot of fun enjoying the hot tub, our family talent show, Bridal Veil Falls, jumproping, home made liquid nitrogen ice cream, Hart Olympics (in which I am a two year's running Gold Medalist), and most of all one another's company.

July 12-16
Girl's Camp at Rock Creek Camp

My last year at girl's camp until I am a leader. Crazy! It was so fun though. We had really fun leaders and as always great girl's.

July 18-23

Jumprope Camp in Lewistown, Montana

I went up to Montana with three other jumpropers and taught a jumprope camp for a week. In the morning we taught workshops open to the community and in the afternoon we taught the team members. The Lewistown Hoopers are a fairly new team, but really fun to work with.They were excited to learn! Our host family was so amazing! It was an awesome experience, and I met a lot of great people.

June 15 - July 28

My sister Yvonne's family visits between moves.

I love spending time with family and it was great to see the Andersons. After ten years in Hawaii they've now moved to the United Arab Eremites! They're an adventurous bunch.


My summer was pretty crazy! I was also babysitting in Rigby three days a week when I was in town and taking an online class. I guessed I should probably finally post this since I've already been in school for a month. :)