Smile through your fear and sorrow.

     Over the years I have had some pretty hard trails in my life, as we all do. But we all react differently when our lives become stressful or hard. I told myself a long time ago that I would do my best to push through it, and do it with a smile on my face. I told myself that this trail can either make me or break me.

    I try my hardest everyday to begin and end each day with a smile on my face and have a good attitude. I want to be the kind of person that people can go to if they are having a bad day, or just need to talk. I strive to be the person with the positive attitude towards life, and I hope people see me that way. But it's actually really hard to have a "good" attitude, or to always have a smile on your face when you might actually be having a bad day.

   One of my favorite songs in the entire world is called "Smile" ..here are the lyrics.

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though it's breaking

When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by

if you smile through your fear and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow

You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear may be ever so near

That's the time you must keep on trying

Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile

   We all have our days when we start to get discouraged, stressed, and just feel like we are stuck in life. It's the days like this when it's the hardest to have a good attitude. But you know what... it's ok to have a good cry, or to feel discouraged. At least I know that I need it. It is motivation for me in a way... if that makes sense.

    Well actually, I have self diagnosed myself with seasonal depression. (Don't worry people) It's just in the months of January/February when I start to get depressed in a way. It's just at time when it's hard for me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I guess it's the lack of sun in the winter months, or maybe it's because of all the ugly gray snow.. who knows.. But many people don't know that I get like this at this time because I choose to smile, have a good attitude and press forward.

   I guess what I'm trying to say is that, when you are feeling sad or depressed. Just remember that everything will be ok in the end. As Bob Marley said.. "Don't worry about a thing, because every little thing will be alright." Don't worry about the small things, and just enjoy life. Try to have a smile on every minute of the day, and press forward. :)

We have some catching up to do.

Ok, Where to begin... Well it's been about 5 months since I blogged last, and a lot has happened since then. 

It's really weird to go from blogging everyday for a year to being able to just... not blog. HAHA.. So I guess that's why I haven't done it for awhile. I just was sick of it after my 365 challenge... but I'm back now! 

So here is what has happened...

My family and I went camping in late August to our most favorite place to camp ever. Warm River. It's up in Idaho, and we just spent the weekend. It is one of my favorite places to be, and camping is one of my favorite things to do.

Little Cameron got to come up to go camping with his dad, while Sara and the baby stayed at home. He loved it so much, but when I think about it... what doesn't Cameron love... other then red meat? His favorite part was the fishing, and telling stories next to the camp fire while roasting marshmallows.... speaking of marshmallows... 

I think Scott got a little carried away this time.. HAHA.. it was more like BURNING marshmallows.

Well the months went by, and soon it was Halloween, one of my favorite holidays.

My Mom, my sister and I took Lauren and Aaron to "This is the Place" to do all the Halloween things. Lauren dressed up as a witch, and Aaron went as a Skeleton (but he didn't wear his costume when we went.)

Anyway... I dressed up as a Zombie, and I've got to say.. this is a really good home made costume that I made. I'm really proud. It looks like I really did just walk out of my grave.

Cameron and Ali went as bugs. This happened because we call Ali "Ali Bugs" so we thought it would be a good idea to have them be bugs, and Scott went as a bug catcher, and Sara as a butterfly. But before Halloween, we would ask Cameron what kind of bug he would want to be, and he always replied.. "I want to be a Dragonfly." No matter what kind of bug we insisted on him being, he always said Dragonfly. So Sara made him this AWESOME Dragonfly costume. Isn't he so cute! 

My Dad and I heard about this house that had over 100 carved pumpkins, so we check them out, and here they are. Someone has some spare time on their hands! They were really cool! People can have such interesting talents, it amazes me! 

Later on... I ran my first 5K on Thanksgiving. I have always wanted to be a runner. So I did it. I started training about 2 months before, and it worked. I ran almost the entire time. I loved every second of it.

It feels good to accomplish a goal or dream you have, and it makes you feel so proud of yourself, and you gain a ton of self confidence doing it. I lost about 25 lbs, but it isn't all from the running. I started the diet in August... but I'm sure the running/training helped a ton!

Scott ran it with me. Now I just need to train for a 10K and eventually a half marathon, and then a full marathon. It's my new dream to run the Boston marathon. But every time I think about a marathon, I get scared and don't think I ever could. But that's what I thought about the 5K two months ago ;) If you put your mind to something, you can achieve it. So I just need to tell myself that I can, and never give up!

We had a HUGE wind storm. I guess you can call it a natural disaster... well actually.. it was a natural disaster. There were THOUSANDS of trees the fell down. (The picture is of my apple tree that fell in my yard) and people had the power out of their house for literary days! It was really scary, but I'm proud of our city. We all pitched in, and help each other in every way we could. I love where I live, and I love the people who live here!

It kind of felt like the world went black, and everyone was just cleaning up, in shock, and scared what was going to happen next. It was kind of cool to see all the trees that fell down. 

I mean they were GIANT trees all over the town, everywhere you looked.... all you could see were trees laying down, broken fences, torn apart houses, and much more. What a day that was! My favorite part was spending time with the family while the power was out. Scott, Sara, and the kids came to our house and slept over.. so that was fun. But if I had to do it again... I wouldn't... and I hope it doesn't happen again!

Well... I was in another Musical. This time I was in "A Christmas Carol" It was so much fun! I made TONS of new friends. It mad the holiday season ten times better, and now I love Christmas even more... which is saying something because I LOVE Christmas. But after being in this show, and telling the story of Scrooge every night really hits you. I learned that we should all be grateful for what we have, and we should always help people in time of need....

One of my favorite lines from the musical is.. "Let the Stars in the sky remind us of mans compassion, let us love 'til we die, and God bless us everyone." and that is really what the Christmas season is all about.

Christmas came, and we it was so much fun, as usual. :) I got my blog books, some DVDs, some books, and a popcorn maker. 

We made it to the new year. I can't believe it's 2012 already. Time fly by so fast..... apparently the world is suppose to end this year. But I know it doesn't, because In back to the Future they travel to the year 2015 and all is well. So that's good.

I don't know if you remembered, but last new years wrote in my blog that I vowed that I would get hot air balloons next new years... and I did. They are so AWESOME! They were so cool. 

We lit them at midnight. It was so much fun to watch them fly away, and it was a great way to start the new year. I told everyone who lit one that they needed to make a wish for the year to come... I hope that everyone's wish comes true.. I would tell you mine, but then it wouldn't come true. So I guess I will tell you when and if it does indeed come true.

I hope that you all have a happy new year, and that you are safe. And please... Be kind to one another! :)

So now you readers are all caught up, and I can start blogging again! 

HIP HIP HORAY!

Wow, What a year!

This year has gone by so fast, I can't believe it.
I feel like I've grown up a lot this year, and I think you can see it in this book.

A year may seem like a long time when you think about it… but really, it’s not that long.
It's kinda crazy how much can happen in just one year... you're life can change in so many ways.

I feel like I have grown up so much just this past year, and don’t get me wrong, I still have loads of growing up to do...we all do. I don’t know if it’s because I graduated this year, and now it’s time to be an adult, or if time just does that to you. So much can happen to your life in just one year. Believe I know.

Who knows, maybe this could be your last year. I think the most important thing I’ve learn while writing this blog is just to have fun and enjoy life. Because life will pass you by in just awhile, and it may be sooner then you know.

I remember how tiring it would be to write a post everyday for one year. Half way through I wanted to quit like no other. But I followed through with it, and I’m so happy I did. To be honest… I wish I could keep going, and add another year or two. I know I’m going to miss it.



We need to learn to dance through life, and don't let the stress in.

We should enjoy every second we have here on this earth. Enjoy it with your family and friends. Put a smile on, make others happy, and I promises you will be happy too.

I’ve learned that laughter is the best medicine.
Laugh as much as you breathe, and love as long as you live.

Make each day a memory that can last a life time.



Everyone thought I was crazy or weird for writing a post every day. They said it was a waste of time. But I see it as memories that will be with me forever, memories never to be wasted. To be frank, they were wasting their own time.



Some many things can happen in just one year… you can make new friends, loose friends, and loose loved ones. Everyone has trials in their life that they need to deal with everyday.
Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about dancing in the rain.



Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.



I’m so happy that I will be able to print this blog into a blog book, so that I can look at it years from now, and my kids can read it, and there kids…. and many after that.


 
I've looked at all the post I've made this year... all 365 of them. I found some that I remember like it was yesterday, and I found some that I totally forgot about! All I can think about it is... what if I didn't write about those memories that day, they would be lost forever. I'm so happy I did. :)


In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

Thanks for following me through my senior year. It's been way fun, and I can't believe the year is over. It went by so fast. I hope this blog was as exciting to you as it was to me. I can't wait for what this next year will bring, and what my future holds. Remember to live life to the fullest, count your many blessings, laugh until your sides begin to hurt, put a smile on, and love one another.
Thanks again.

~ Robby Talbot
:)

Day 365, LAST DAY OF THE BLOG!!

I can't beleve today is the last day of the blog! That year went by so fast!!

In celebration of the last day, Sarah and I went to the pond for the last time. Sarah's brothers Mike and Jack tagged along.



When we got there, we were some what sad.. because the started draining the water for the winter... Or something.. We don't know what they were actually doing, but all we know is that the water was really low, and the river was blocked off so no water was coming in. luckily, it was still deep enough to jump off the dock.

Look how low. Even the ducks don't know what to do.

Last time jumping of the dock this year..

Here I go!

I was to afraid to go off the swing since the water was so low, but it didn't stop Mike!

That's a LONG drop!

Sarah tried it too..

Instead of swimming, we built a dam. For some reason, I love to build dams.

Nice day for a mud bath..

Oh Jack, playing in the mud.

After we played at the pond one last time, we went and saw the movie Thor.. again.

Today was really fun, and it was a great way to end the blog!

WOOT 365 DAYS!!!

What a year it has been!!

:)

Day 364, At the Zoo with Cameron!



Today Cameron, Sara and I went to the Zoo in Salt Lake. This summer the zoo did something different to the park. They put dinosaurs all over the park. Cameron loves Dinosaurs, so I've been dying to go with him, and we finaly went today.

He was scared of most of them. Poor kid. But the cool thing is he knows all their names.. thanks to the TV show Dinisaur train. I don't even know the names like he does... all I know is T-Rex.

Sara took a picture with me and the Elephants.. I love them :)

This was my favorite one. It's life size too. It made a really loud sound... for some reason Cameron wasn't that scared of this one. But he didn't want to take a picture next to it. I can understand why.

Adult and todler Gorillas

This is the only Dino he felt well enough to touch. I wanted to take a picture of him sitting on the neck of the Dino so it looked like he was riding it, but this is all he could do.. HAHA.. he is so cute.

I love this picture of us on the train!

This was the real Dinisaur train. He loved it!

Silly Robby..

Halloween costume?? HAHA..

Silly Cameron

Today was so much fun. I love to hang with my nephew Cameron. He is my best bud!