Time Capsule

About a month ago I opened up a time capsule I had made as a Laurel in Young Women. I wasn't supposed to open it yet--I even remembered an item I had put in--but I was cleaning out stuff I had taken from home and didn't feel like storing it. Here's what was inside:

• A cutout of a cat: "I (heart) cats! They're so cute and I love their individual personalities. I'm so not a dog person. I also (heart) pigs. (oinksnort!)" [That used to be a nickname between me and my friend.]


• A cutout of an ice cream cone: "Ice cream is the best thing on earth! Especially Rocky Road. Yum! Ice cream is my biggest weakness. I (heart) the taste, texture, smell, look, coldness, chocolateness, etc. We always have tons of half-gallons at my house. It's the family junk food! So dig in!" [My love for ice cream has diminished considerably since working at Baskin Robbins.]


• Pictures from junior prom: one of me, Kaitlyn, and Noelle; one of John Slagle (Kaitlyn's date) and Israel Narvaez (my date)


• Fabric from my senior ball dress


• The business card of my private flute teacher


• A note from my friend Kaitlyn and another from Francine and Tammy


• A pig figurine (bride and groom)


• Picture of me wearing a newspaper hat, with schoolgirls in Japan


• The CD case of Mormon Tabernacle Choir's "Consider the Lilies" [This is the one item I remembered putting in.]


• An "All about Me" sheet:

My name is: Francesca
My nickname is: Cheski
But I'd rather be called: don't care
Today's date: 3-29-05
I am 17 years old
I have a crush on: Spider-man
I love to eat: ice cream
I hate to eat: minty stuff
I most enjoy eating at: China Wokery, Stir Fresh
I like rockin out to: anything you can dance to (but preferably not rap)
My favorite song is: --
My favorite movie is: Phantom of the Opera, both Spider-man movies
I like to shop at: --
My favorite outfit is: my yellow and pink skirt, pink heels, pink top, white sweater [I used to wear this outfit all the time!]
When I'm sad I cheer myself up by: distractions--take my mind off whatever's making me sad!
When I'm bored I like to: check my e-mail, read
My favorite hobby is: DANCING!!
My favorite sport is: track
My bestest friends are: Kaitlyn
Because: She is so awesome + thoughtful + fun!
In 10 years, I'll be: 27--duh! j/k hopefully married, maybe a couple kids already, college grad
My goals are: to be a sucessful author! raise a great family =)
When I'm an adult I want to live: in San Diego County
I'll be working as a: mom + novelist
The boy I'll marry will be: a respectful priesthood holder + a ballroom dancer
I will have 3-5 kids
The most fun thing I've ever done is: go to my junior prom + visit Japan
The most random thing I've ever done is: nothing, I'm boring

Not much has changed in four years!

Mormon Light

After a couple months of preparation, my LDS blog is now ready. It is entitled "Mormon Light" to signify the light and knowledge we receive from studying the gospel. I will write a post every week about a gospel topic and invite you to add your insights and share your experiences. Please visit it and add it to your blog list!

Francine Johnson, 5th grade, Track B

Today was the 23rd birthday of my lovely and loving friend Francine Bree Johnson Sanchez. I could write an endless post about her and her wonderfulness.

We first met as young girls through a mutual friend, who happened to be her neighbor. We recognized each other in 5th grade but didn't become good friends until 6th grade. Ever since then we've been close friends, and ever since we both got married we've become even closer.

Francine is a beautiful woman both inside and out. She glows with optimism and friendliness. She cares deeply about her friends and shows it through thoughtful, meaningful actions. She is very intelligent, talented, fun to be around, creative, and energetic. She is always sincere and sweet. Everyone who meets her loves her and is touched by her.

Some of my favorite memories of Francine:

• parties: birthday, pool, Christmas, Halloween--always fun and creative!
• her party punch
• her messy but cute handwriting
• singing karaoke at her and other people's parties
• singing in general
• watching her in "Bye, Bye Birdie" at the community center
• playing pretend at random places
• writing thank-you cards to each other
• track and field
• high jumping together
• running for ASB in 5th grade (hence, the post title)
• dancing
• bowling
• watching her show off her mad gymnastics and diving skills
• Morning Munchies and everything that entails!
• super long emails and facebook messages
• Caroline B. Cooney books
• Samson, her car
• going to the beach
• trying to be fashionable
• AP Biology
• taking TONS of pictures
• my bridal shower, which she planned with Kaitlyn
• being one of her bridesmaids!
• MY BIRTHDAY SURPRISE!!!
  

I love this picture of Francine on her wedding day! She is so beautiful!

The Caruso Family

For those of you who know my family, the Carusos, check out their website and sign their guestbook!

http://www.easysite.com/carusofamily

Funday

Today was a very fun Sunday. Justin and I spoke in church about agency, and I must say we both did really well. I remembered to speak slowly and Justin remembered to speak up. We managed nine kids (8 boys, 1 girl) in Primary. They weren't perfect, but they were great considering there were so many rowdy boys.

We went over to a friend's house for dinner and games--Imaginiff, of course. It's my favorite game! Justin and I made "sticky popcorn" (soft caramel corn) for dessert. Another couple joined us for the second round, and then we played Boomo, a very fun version of Uno. It was nice meeting another couple since we rarely get the chance to since we're in Primary.