Girl Uncovered Part 1

You know the story of the princess who meets her prince and lives happily ever after... Yeah, ain't gonna happen in this story, well maybe not in the way expected... Who knew that a girls heart could ever hurt or go through so much pain!?! I seriously didn't think it was possible for me to experience those dreadful feelings. I thought I was indestructible, stronger than the average girl... Boy was I wrong...

Here I was... a girl who had hardly done anything with a boy, a girl who thought she could never feel something as strong as love for a boy, a girl just starting off her senior year, a girl who had no idea what she was getting herself into...

Sure my step dad would always mention him, but I didn't actually think anything would happen. I mean... come on, nothing ever really happened when it came to situations like that for me.

When I use the word him, I'm referring to the boy who works with my step-dad, the first boy I ever had any butterfly feelings for, the first boy to make my heart crack into a million tiny little pieces, something I never thought would be possible.

Our first contact, facebook, of course... Followed by him liking almost every profile picture that I had at the time, so of course I had to like his photos back. And then the famous facebook poking began, first from him and then from me. This went on for weeks, I didn't think we would ever reach real, actual communication...

Then came the day that my family and I went to go see my step-dad at work, he wasn't there, but he knew I was there because of the pictures I posted on facebook... The first real written words to me were on a picture of me and my mom that I had posted that night; it was "You both are beautiful!" I don't know about you, but if a boy calls me beautiful I'm definitely going to look into him!

This is where I came to the decision, I would finally message him... I have to admit this was pretty scary for me, I had so many thoughts going through my head, 'Is this right?', 'Is this too creepy?', 'WHAT AM I DOING?" Let's just say that the dialog in my head lasted a long while before I actually hit that big scary "SEND" button. It was sometime around two in the morning when I truly reached bravery... this is what I finally sent... "So what's keeping you up mister? :)" I had never been so terrified in my life... 'Will he reply?', 'Oh my gosh I'm so stupid!', 'What was I thinking??' these were a few of the many words that were going through my mind at the time.

So did he reply to me? Was it a complete failure, or was it just the beginning to something new and exciting?? Check in next week! More of the story will be revealed! Hope all of you are having a beautiful day! <3

My Boyish Name

Hey peeps! 

I figured I would tell you all a little bit about my name. 

If you didn't already know it, my name is Ashtyn.

Yes, Ashtyn.

That's when the person I'm talking to gives me a weird look and asks...

"You mean like Ashton Kutcher?"

No, I am not Ashton Kutcher,

Nor does my name have any relation to him. 

Yeah sorry to tell you, but I don't have a weirdo mom like that.

And no, I'm not a boy either.

This is what I deal with in a conversation about my name.

See... there is a reason for the 'Y' in my name.

That is what makes it a girl name people!

Yes, it is different, but hey! isn't being different the new cool?

Haha, I hope you all enjoyed my little rant about my beautiful but boyish name.

I got the idea from this post, written by a girl named Misty.

P.S Not saying I don't love Ashton Kutcher... TOTAL HOTTIE!

and a SWEETIE! <3

Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday filled with many rays of light!

The Red Tour in Utah!

Hey guys! Sorry that its been so long. I have been so, so busy lately, but guess what!?! School is out!! So I will be blogging a lot more now, Yay!!!

 Anyhoo, here are some pics from the Taylor Swift concert I attended last week! It was so, so, so amazing! I had such a blast and let me just say that Taylor and Ed are such talented people! I will always be one of their number one fans! Total Tswift fan over here! WHOOT, WHOOT!! Haha, and I must say that Ed Sheeran is quiet the hottie! Hehe, don't tell him I said so! 

P.S. Oh, and by the way guys pretty soon I will be updating my blog! Yay to summer!!

Easter Sleepover!

I know its a bit late, but who cares right? Lol, my sister, brother, and I had an awesome, super fun night!

Sorry I've been so long, we all have been moving. It has really been a project. Well, have a great night!

Christmas Vacation: The Cruise Ship!

Hey guys! I hope you are all doing well! I need to do better with my blogging! 

I will try harder! Anyway, this is my my amazing cruise ship! Isn't it great! I will post soon! Hope you all had an amazing christmas! <3

Christmas Vacation: Day One!

Hey guys! I hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas Holiday! I just got back from my amazing ten day vacation! It was so much fun!

My plan is to show pics from each day of my trip, what do you think? Good idea right? Lol, these pictures are of the first day of my vacation. We stayed in Las Vegas for a day before heading to California and this is what we did! Way pretty right? I love the Bellagio; it always just looks so amazing every time I go there.

Tomorrow you will get to see the cruise ship I went on! Well, love you guys, stay amazing! <3

First Record!!

Wonder Woman!

Wonder Woman has always been one of my favorite super heros. She is just so powerful and amazing! I love Wonder Woman so much that I have the wonder woman barbie doll, a wonder women wallet, wonder women pajamas, wonder women underwear, and a wonder women t-shirt. To top it off, I was wonder women for halloween! Haha! It was pretty fantastic! I am a very devoted fan!

Wonder Woman v.s. The Zombie!

Haha! Yep this is what me and my best friend do when we are goofing off! =)

My first Book Review

"What happens when you're stalked by Death? You fall in love with him, of course.

Pagan Moore doesn't cheat Death, but instead, falls in love with him.

Seventeen year old Pagan Moore has seen souls her entire life. Once she realized the strangers she often saw walking through walls were not visible to anyone else, she started ignoring them. If she didn't let them know she could see them, then they left her alone. Until she stepped out of her car the first day of school and saw an incredibly sexy guy lounging on a picnic table, watching her with an amused smirk on his face. Problem is, she knows he's dead.

Not only does he not go away when she ignores him, but he does something none of the others have ever done. He speaks. Pagan is fascinated by the soul. What she doesn't realize is that her appointed time to die is drawing near and the wickedly beautiful soul she is falling in love with is not a soul at all.

He is Death and he's about to break all the rules."  ~Abbie Glines          

I loved this book, its something that is completely different from anything I have ever read. It is such an  strange, fantastic idea; that death could fall in love with a soul. This story reminds me of the movie Meet Joe Black; which I must say is one of my favorite movies!

 Back to the book though, if you are one of those girls out there that loves dark, magical, romance then this is the book for you. Abbi Glines did an amazing job at writing Existence. The love that Dank (death) and Pagan share is something so powerful; it sometimes felt like I was actually in the book when I was reading. I can not wait to read the rest of Pagan and Danks journey, I hope it has a happy ending. c:

2012 Olympic Beach Volleyball Final

I don't know about you guys, but I have been in love with Beach Volleyball this year! These are two amazing USA teams that will be competing against each other in the final for the Olympic Gold Medal. The team that I am rooting for with all my heart is Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor. They are so amazing! The way they work with each other is unlike anything I have ever seen. It's like one knows what the other is going to do before they do it; I hope that makes sense. I am wishing them all the luck I can give tomorrow. Who are you rooting for? Leave a comment and tell us; I would love to hear from you! 

                                                                                                    Love, 

What Music Means To Me...

The New Beauty And The Beast

I don't know about you guys, but I am so siked about the CW remaking the Beauty And The Beast TV series! Last year I really got into the older series, it was my favorite for awhile. I just fell in love with the connection Caherine and Vincent had. 

Back in the day my grandma was totally in love with this series and when she found out I was just as in love, she started watching them with me. It was a fun bound we had; I remember staying up late in my bedroom watching episode after episode with her on my computer. Those are memories I will never forget. Just yesterday when I found out about the remaking, I called my grandma right away. You could tell she was pretty siked too! Hehe!

I think they chose the perfect actors to be the new Catherine (Kristen Kreuk) and Vincent (Jay Ryan). I will miss the old actors, but I am really excited for whats new and different! What do you guys think? Do think they chose the right actors? Are you going to be watching it this year? Oh, by the way the series premiere is on October 11th! Yay!

                                                                                                    Love,

Dream Journal

Dream Journals are so awesome! My mom got this for me a few weeks ago and I have loved every second of having it. Its a great way to remember all your cool, awesome, amazing dreams! Just think, one day I will be like eighty years old and I will be looking through old things; and then "What do you know! There it is!" the amazing Dream Journal I had so many years ago! It's a way for me to look back into my crazy teenage years, lol! Just thinking about it, I can see myself in the future smiling down at that awesome journal. 

My mom says that our dreams tell us a lot about what we are going through in our lives. I totally believe that to be true, in a way dreaming is just another way to solve your problems. I actually think its my favorite way to solve problems. Dreams can also feel like a free vacation or they can feel totally opposite, bringing your worst fears to life. Either way they are quit amazing! Well I hope you all have had a great summer! Remember "Shine Brighter and Brighter Each Day!"  <3

                                                                                            Love ,

Whats Happening!

Guess what peeps! I am now a legal drive!!!! Yay! I have my own truck and everything, it gives me so much more freedom. It also makes it easier to take on babysitting jobs! Its awesome! My truck is a 2003 Chevy Silverado, pretty cool right? Lol, anyway... I have been babysitting, reading, and chilling with my friends! Yesterday I went to the mall with my bff! We got some really cute things! I love shopping! The next post I put up I will include photos of my cute new outfit I bought! I hope you are all having a wonderful, amazing summer! Shine brighter and brighter everyday! <3

A Cute Craft!

I had some free time and an idea popped into my head! "What if I used coffee filters to make cute decorative flowers?" Okay it wasn't quite like that, but look at how cute these are! Don't you love them! They are just so colorful and happy looking! <3

P.S. sorry about my dirty hands, its spray paint

Leave a comment if you love it! Thanks!

Wonderful Summer!

This school year has gone by so fast! I cant believe how time flies. This summer I am going on a fun filled Oregon journey with my mom and my awesome brother and two sisters! Its gonna be great! I have decided that I am going to try and do as many fun things as I can this summer.

My List (so far)
Read as many amazing books that I can
Walk on the beach (look for seashells)
Go hiking to Lake Mary
Photograph anything beautiful in sight :-)
Do more crafts
Write in my journal at least 3 times a week
Go to a vintage shop <3
Go bike riding 
Have an amazing journey in Oregon!!!

So what do you think? I think its coming along pretty well, are any of you doing anything cool for the summer?? If so leave a comment, maybe I will want to add it to my list! Thanks guys! Rays of light are just around the corner!! <3

Confused

I felt like I had everything under control, but I feel like I made a terrible mistake. How can you take back the past, I thought I was doing right but I was really just making sure that nothing would go wrong that I wouldn't know how to handle. I need to learn how to do things better. This is short but I had to write.


Love you all! <3

Stop Kony 2012

Hey everyone, This is super important. There is a terrible man named Joseph Kony and he must be brought down. To do so we all must make him famous. Post pictures of him on facebook, blog about him, write on twitter about him, talk about him, do anything you can to make him known. He will never stop his cruel ways if we don't stop him. Now is the year to stand up and take Kony down. By doing so we save the future generations to come. Watch this video if you don't know what I am talking about, its worth it.

This is not my video and I am not taking any credit for it, I just want people to know about Kony. We can all make tomorrow a better day, we must show that we do not like what is happening. 

Thank you all for reading. We all can stop him if we just believe.

Fun Times!

Hey everybody! So, I wanted to to show you what I made my friends for valentines day but I didn't take any pictures. Luckily I have a picture of it from pinterest (were I got the idea.) Its just so cute, and I love it! One super fun thing I did two weeks ago was go to the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn DVD release with my best friend Abby over at Along for The Ride. It was great, the DVD that we got came with a flower from the movie! I KNOW! Amazing right! Today I went to the amazing IHOP for free pancakes with Abby, it was great! And on our way back home we saw this old lady driving car with bread stuffed to the roof in the back seat!Weird right? If you have any weird stories you would like to tell just email me at raysoflight101@gmail.com. It would be great to hear from you! Next time I will be writing to you about my fun Oregon trip that is coming up! I hope you all are having a bright sunshiny day!

My Movie Ticket Collection!

So, a few years back I started a movie ticket collection to remember the awesome memories! I thought I would show you some of my collection, you know cause it's just so amazing! Lol! Anyway, I just think it's cool to collect something that you love, I also have a spoon collection but we will get into that another time. I also am hoping that this gives some inspiration to people who have never collected anything before! You just have to find the right thing for you that makes you happy! Hope you all are having a wonderful 2012! <3