New Goals

My roommate, Jessica, and I have set this goal. We decided to add more to our lives. Starting tomorrow, February 1st, we are going to try something new each day. We made a deal to try something we have never done before for one month. We talked about the new things we can do each day. I am so excited. Each day after our adventure we are going to write about. Somedays our adventures are going to me more eventful then other but they will all be exciting. We talked about how it might be difficult for us to going on adventures the days we work and are stressed with school work but we have a plan. We made a short list of back up plan ideas. If we don't have much time we will resort to this list. Maybe try a new food or craft project. I am so excited for these new daily adventures. I can't wait to share with all of you.

Lady

A few days ago I was running errands. As I was driving up Canfield I saw this lady. She held a cardboard sign, "Everyone needs a little help sometime." I usually keep driving when I see these signs. I always feel ill when I keep driving. So today I decided to stop. I pulled my truck into a nearby parking lot. I sat in the truck for a while wondering what I should do. Should I give a few dollars or should I help more. This lady was older. She was shaking from the cold and had such sad eyes. I got out of the truck to talk to her. I asked her what she needed help with. I felt embarrassment in her voice. She said she needed propane. We talked a little and I found out that she lived behind Target in a tent with her cat. My heart broke for her. I had to do something. I went to target and bought four cans of propane and two small can of cat food. Only $11. I can easily skip coffee for a few days to help this lady. I brought the bag back to her and showed her what I got. She was so grateful. She told me that she can now go warm up and leave the street corner. As I walked to my 09' Dodge truck she walked to her cold tent. I am thankful for what I have but broken with what she doesn't. As we parted she thanked me a number of times. I am glad that I turned my truck around. I am very blessed in life and I need to share my blessings.

Confusion

With this sudden burst in writing I've been thinking about my writing history. Today I reread some of my journal entries. I did not tear any out this time. I came to the conclusion that I am still one confused girl. I envy people who know exactly who they are. I know who I want to be in life but I am unsure of who I am.

Mail Day

Today was the best mail day ever. A few weeks ago I lost my battery charger for my camera. I can't live without my camera. Buy a charger and problem solved, right? Not when a new charger is $120. So I turned to the next best thing. Ebay! Today I received my charger. Hence, the best mail day ever. My battery is charging now. I can't wait to get out into the photography world again. I love seeing the world through my lens. I love the still world. Freezing moments and freezing time.

Grandpa

My prayers have been answered today. Yesterday I felt so blessed to be a part of my family. We gathered around the game and celebrated. My happiness yesterday cannot compare with the happiness I feel today. I woke up and got ready like any other day. I was sitting in the living room working on my homework. My brother was watching t.v. on couch. My phone and his ring with a text message. When we both get a message at the same time its always a mass text. This time it was from my Dad. At 11:59 am Monday the 24th I get this message, "The cancer is gone in grandpa!" My brother and I look at each other and I instantly shed tears of joy. I have prayed for this moment since I received the bad news. I love my grandpa so much and am thrilled that he is healthy again. My family is my world.

NFC Champs

Today was an intense, exciting, and emotional day for the Navarro family. My roommate and I got up early this morning to decorate our car and truck in green and gold. My white truck has never looked so good. I headed to Bonners right after, driving my truck proud for all of Cda to see. I arrived to my aunts with a house full of excited Packer fans. My Dad was up at four with anticipation of the game. The game began and the house got quiet. Opening drive and the Packers score. With each great play the Navarros scream and roar. Next touchdown and everyone is out of their seat. We hug each other and high five. Even with a lead we still don't feel like we are winning. Anything can happen in a football game. We just hope that we can keep our lead. Bears score and the mood instantly changes. We are at the edge of our seats and becoming ill. We still have the lead but the gap is closing. B.J. Raji picks the ball and another shouting match begins. I can't even explain how intense the mood is. The Packers are our family. They are our team. This game is our game. When the boys won today, my family won. The end was close making the win so much more intense. A few of us cried, most were shaky, and all were overjoyed. After the game we celebrated with a toast. My Dad had the honor. He toasted to our family and he toasted to the big game. It was such a great moment. I felt so proud to be a part of our family. We went for pizza after to continue our celebration. We supported our green and gold attire and talked about our joy. I am thankful for today and so glad that I was lucky enough to make it to Bonners. I love my family and our obsession. Super Bowl here we come!

Home

Its almost game day. I can't wait to go to Bonners and spend time with my family. This sunday the Packers play in the NFC championship. My family will be gathering to cheer on Pack. I am so thankful that I actually get to go home and enjoy this time with my family. There will about twenty of us, laughing, screaming, and cheering in our green and gold. I have not been home since Christmas and I really need to have some family time. School and work have been crazy and sadly it keeps me from traveling up to Bonners. Its all I have been able to think about these last few days. I've been missing home a lot. I hope all goes well with the game. Go, Pack, Go.

Next Goal

So I've been thinking about my bucket book lately. I know I have a big adventure coming up soon but I want to focus on other goals as well. It will be my mission to ice skating. I have never been before. Its the perfect season. There is no reason that I could not make this happen. Money and time should not be the issue. Its up to me to accomplish me goals and live my life how I desire. Let my adventures begin.

Elvis

I was having a little trouble thinking of a topic to write about today. So I figured write about what you know and love. My first thoughts were to write about my family but I don't think I'm ready to share with everyone yet. So I decided to write about Elvis. I have this love for him. I don't know where it came from. I can remember the first time I truly listened to an Elvis song. I was with my family. My dad and my brother were shopping in Tools R' Us while my mom, sister and I were waiting in the truck. I remember everything from that moment. We were in my dad's brown dodge truck. Mom in the passenger seat, me in the back with my sister to the right of me. I listened to "Dont." After that I was hooked. His voice had so much power and emotion. I listened to that song over and over. I took that cd from my dad's truck that night and listened to all the songs. Some got me dancing on my bed and overjoyed and others brought me to tears. I don't know where the connection came from all I know is that its strong. This is a memory that I will never forget. I know we have all heard a few Elvis songs but if you have time sit down, take time and truly listen I suggest "Suspicious Minds" or "It Hurts Me."

New Adventure

So my next grand adventure will begin on May 6th, 2011. Two friends and I will be back packing across Europe. Our adventure begins in Amsterdam. During our 33 day trip we will be exploring 11 different countries. I'm most excited about the culture and the land. I want to take pictures of everything. I spend a lot of my free time on photography. I has become my latest passion. I want to see and do all that I can and document my journey through photos and writing. I already picked the perfect journal. I'm excited to share this adventure with my loved ones, writing and photos are the best way I know how.

A little about Me.

My name is Jennifer Navarro. I grew up in Bonners Ferry. I moved to Cda to work and go to school. My parents are both from Wisconsin and are huge cheese-heads. I love going back for visits. Since I was young I have always wanted a life full of adventure. Years ago I made a book. A bucket book. Each page of my book is dedicated to an adventure or a goal that I want to complete. Once I have accomplished my goal I use the back of the page for photos, writing, or other memorabilia. I still have many blank pages in my book for the new goals and adventure I am dreaming up. I have always been crafty, wanting to document my memories. I have small adventures like ice skating, art classes, and snow boarding for the first time. I have huge, grand adventures like travel across Europe, sky dive, and adopt a child. Each adventure, whether small or large is an accomplishment. I fear regret. Setting my life goals will help to ensure a life without regret.