ANJANELLE
How do I know this woman?
I met this amazing woman at BYU-Hawaii. She was freshly graduated from high school and we met the first week that both of us moved out there for school. There was a group of four of us girls that hung out all of the time. Anjanelle told us all when we were first out there that she didn't know how to swim, so of course, that was my biggest worry whenever we were near the water. I always had to make sure she wasn't drowning! She loved to sing while we were walking through campus (sometimes so loud it was a little embarrassing), but she didn't care. She just sung out to her heart's content! Our second semester out there we moved into a house together with a few other girls and from then on we were pretty inseperable! My favorite memories were hanging out in my room, talking into the wee hours of the night, and both of us falling asleep in the middle of Anjanelle reading scriptures out loud. We had so many great adventures together!!! As I got to know Anjanelle more and more, she INSPIRED me! She had such an amazing outlook on life and such a great perspective. I found myself wanting to be a better person because of Anjanelle and I'll always consider her one of my dearest friends!
Born: Priest River, Idaho
Education: one year at BYU-Hawaii, associates degree from UVSC in Education
Job: Full Time Mom to adorable 16 month old daughter!!! Part Time admin assistant for Xango (works from home)
What is a typical day like for you?
I’ve been sleeping in until 7:30 – 8 every morning … and then start getting ready. My husband or I make breakfast, which always includes juicing fresh fruit and veggies. When my husband takes off to work my days vary. I too often watch too much Disney channel in the morning with my daughter… but sometime in there we will get all ready for the day, have a snack, run some errands, I’ll work on some XanGo stuff on my computer, have lunch, a nap, color, play with play dough, clean up the house, make dinner then hang out with dad.
What do you love most about being a mom?
What I love most about being a mom is how needed and important I feel to her. I know the huge responsibility I have and take honor in the role. I know she needs me, and my heart melts when she reaches out for just me, not wanting anyone else.
What is your favorite time of day?
My favorite time of the day is morning when I can feel productive and early afternoon – especially in the spring and summer when we can go outside. And of course – when daddy comes home!
Most embarrassing moment?
I can’t recall any embarrassing moments… I think I’ll just let you choose one of yours …
Anjanelle used to keep us entertained for hours in Hawaii. She'd just tell us her many embarrassing moments and we would all be in tears from laughing so hard. I don't think I've ever known anyone with so many crazy experiences! Between driving a car through a gas station door, wearing a "see through" swimming suit to a public pool (not knowing it was 'see through' of course), and having her shirt fly up over her head while skydiving, this girl has done it all!!!
Best childhood memory?
My best childhood memories are the 4 of July’s. Getting up early to go to the town parade, hanging out at our fair where my sister would have a booth painting faces. Hanging out there and seeing neighbors and friends you having talked to in a while. Then going back home for our family barbecue, having family & friends over, playing volleyball in the yard and outside until its time to go to the fireworks up town.
What is something no one knows about you?
There really isn’t anything someone doesn’t at least know about me – I talk to much and am very open about myself.
What is the quality you like least about yourself?
The quality I least and most like about myself is the same, I can be very driven and motivated, but sometimes too much so that I don’t enjoy the journey and I push others too much.
Craziest thing you have ever done?
Craziest thing I have ever done was … I guess going to BYU-Hawaii something I didn’t think I’d ever do but turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. I even went skydiving there!
One word to describe yourself:
The greatest piece of advice Anjanelle ever gave me:
On my 21st birthday I was living in Hawaii and Anjanelle wrote me a little note in my journal, on my birthday. I recently came across that note, and I love what she wrote at the end:
"I guess if I were to leave you with one thing it would be to never let that energy & love of new adventures ever escape you. Age can't take that from you!"
The energy is still there! Thanks Anjanelle for the inspiration and encouraging me to always live life to the fullest! You're the best!
I met this amazing woman at BYU-Hawaii. She was freshly graduated from high school and we met the first week that both of us moved out there for school. There was a group of four of us girls that hung out all of the time. Anjanelle told us all when we were first out there that she didn't know how to swim, so of course, that was my biggest worry whenever we were near the water. I always had to make sure she wasn't drowning! She loved to sing while we were walking through campus (sometimes so loud it was a little embarrassing), but she didn't care. She just sung out to her heart's content! Our second semester out there we moved into a house together with a few other girls and from then on we were pretty inseperable! My favorite memories were hanging out in my room, talking into the wee hours of the night, and both of us falling asleep in the middle of Anjanelle reading scriptures out loud. We had so many great adventures together!!! As I got to know Anjanelle more and more, she INSPIRED me! She had such an amazing outlook on life and such a great perspective. I found myself wanting to be a better person because of Anjanelle and I'll always consider her one of my dearest friends!
Born: Priest River, IdahoEducation: one year at BYU-Hawaii, associates degree from UVSC in Education
Job: Full Time Mom to adorable 16 month old daughter!!! Part Time admin assistant for Xango (works from home)
What is a typical day like for you?
I’ve been sleeping in until 7:30 – 8 every morning … and then start getting ready. My husband or I make breakfast, which always includes juicing fresh fruit and veggies. When my husband takes off to work my days vary. I too often watch too much Disney channel in the morning with my daughter… but sometime in there we will get all ready for the day, have a snack, run some errands, I’ll work on some XanGo stuff on my computer, have lunch, a nap, color, play with play dough, clean up the house, make dinner then hang out with dad.
What do you love most about being a mom?
What I love most about being a mom is how needed and important I feel to her. I know the huge responsibility I have and take honor in the role. I know she needs me, and my heart melts when she reaches out for just me, not wanting anyone else.
What is your favorite time of day?
My favorite time of the day is morning when I can feel productive and early afternoon – especially in the spring and summer when we can go outside. And of course – when daddy comes home!
Most embarrassing moment?I can’t recall any embarrassing moments… I think I’ll just let you choose one of yours …
Anjanelle used to keep us entertained for hours in Hawaii. She'd just tell us her many embarrassing moments and we would all be in tears from laughing so hard. I don't think I've ever known anyone with so many crazy experiences! Between driving a car through a gas station door, wearing a "see through" swimming suit to a public pool (not knowing it was 'see through' of course), and having her shirt fly up over her head while skydiving, this girl has done it all!!!
Best childhood memory?
My best childhood memories are the 4 of July’s. Getting up early to go to the town parade, hanging out at our fair where my sister would have a booth painting faces. Hanging out there and seeing neighbors and friends you having talked to in a while. Then going back home for our family barbecue, having family & friends over, playing volleyball in the yard and outside until its time to go to the fireworks up town.
What is something no one knows about you?
There really isn’t anything someone doesn’t at least know about me – I talk to much and am very open about myself.
What is the quality you like least about yourself?
The quality I least and most like about myself is the same, I can be very driven and motivated, but sometimes too much so that I don’t enjoy the journey and I push others too much.
Craziest thing you have ever done?
Craziest thing I have ever done was … I guess going to BYU-Hawaii something I didn’t think I’d ever do but turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. I even went skydiving there!
One word to describe yourself:
The greatest piece of advice Anjanelle ever gave me:On my 21st birthday I was living in Hawaii and Anjanelle wrote me a little note in my journal, on my birthday. I recently came across that note, and I love what she wrote at the end:
"I guess if I were to leave you with one thing it would be to never let that energy & love of new adventures ever escape you. Age can't take that from you!"
The energy is still there! Thanks Anjanelle for the inspiration and encouraging me to always live life to the fullest! You're the best!
Wow! I feel so honored! Thanks for the highlights on our friendship and me - that was so fun to read. Sorry it took me ages to come and see it!! I love everything you said - you made me sound better than I really am! Thanks! You make blogging so fun, you've inspired me - I need to blog more! I love you girl!! I miss those great times - let's have some more! What are you doing for your birthday next week???
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