Its all just GLITZ and GLAM!!!

NEW BLOG - Last post on this one

2009-12-30T19:53:00.001Z

I will shortly be deleting this account as I have transfered all the posts.

Both myself and Mark have a new blog which can be found on

http://www.northcottdestiny.blogspot.com

Hope to see you there!

I also have a new Website up and running which also can be found on

http://www.rebeccanorthcottphotography.com

Flickr frippery

2007-03-28T22:11:00.000+01:00

Well its been a while since ive written on here, YES im still alive - very busy but still alive!

things that have annoyed me resently are, i produce good work and i still dont get noticed on flickr! i dont get it!!! but theres worse that can happen in life

another thing to bug me is - my lecturer fraser never helpful even though he tutors me for everything! GRR lol but i have to admit ive progressed alot with my work this year, my studio work is getting alot better.

Mark has been recently and i advise you to look at me and Marks blog, http://www.markandbeckynorthcott.blogspot.com so you can read up on our "adventures" the main event we had was my studio final project, i have 3 shoots and they are meant to be using a specific discipline from this years work. IE Portraits, studio, digital manipulation, fashion ETC so ive sorta decided to combine them and add to them, My studio work has let me down recently so i wanted to enhance and improve my studio and use a strength to get furthur.

i havnt heard from alot of people recently so please write me and let me know HOW THE HECK YOUR DOIN! im gonna try blog a bit more often. so you can all keep up with what im doing...
LV BEX

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

2006-11-03T18:30:00.000Z

bexie0003, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

MEMORIES...

Well, memories rush back to me - right back to when i was like 6-7 and i dressed up as a blue haired witch i wanted to look like grotbags but it wasnt happening!!! i sitll had fun and i member mum came and danced with me at the school disco hehe

i always loved the cold nights, along with the warm food, and family get togethers of halloween and bonfire night. im sad they dont happen anymore but i remember them fondly and i loved them, even if my aunty was cooking peas pudding URGH but we also had toffee apples and hard candy that cracked our teeth oh and the pies ummmm in the contrast of the bitter cold, while eating piping hot food in one hand and a sparkler in the other...watching the fireworks it was something i deeply loved! i cant wait till i have my own family so we can make it a special time! i love times like this...

so tonight im going to the YSA dance in leeds and YES im dressing up and im gonna be able to see ALLLLL my friends, emma maureen charlene, laura, mark, chris, kate, ooh hopefully all of em!

i am so tired though! University is really demanding alot of my time, but i know i am also weirdly enough enjoying it, id probably give out on something by now if it was any other subject but this keeps me interested, we looked at medium format minolas today - and theres amazing i guessed the lens would be about 80mm but tis not it was 75mm so i wasnt too far off....

i did get to make some business cards for myself and so i will be able to distribute them, and FOR FREE! only had to pay postage. anyway the main duties or assignments i have right now as it stands are :-

*Producing a folder full of professional study work.
*Writing a 2000 work essay and presenting an oral debate on 6 images over the past 200 years (should be interesting!)
*Completing my Retro Fashion modules especially the scrapbook (i sooo need to get on with that!!!)
*Learning to use photoshop EFFECTIVELY!

so there you go...hope your ALL having a great time right now even though its colder than a witches bit! hehe look after yourselves BEX

MORE BLACK 'N' WHITE

2006-10-25T01:43:00.000+01:00

scan0002, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

i finished my organic module guys! im actually on like my first major project its called RETRO FILM!

Anyway - this picture was the dark room practise and it was like first thing thursday morning and the dew was still on the leaves of the morning...it was beautiful! so i got some good shots, by my peers this was rated the best! :D i really am happy with the images im taking considering ive only used a film camera like 4 times in my life! im reeally enjoying doing the manual part of it...

i am actually really enjoying the lectures! i sat in expecting to be there while i fall asleep but they are brilliant im taught in visuals and thats how i always wanted to be taught, my tutors make it really interesting for me!

Last week the best lecture was on professional studies and we learned about SWOT assessment, we did one on ourselves - comprising of our STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS - i really thought it was good for me! so yeah that was a good session...now im busting my butt to get my essay done and all the work included for my retro film and fashion module! :D i am enjoying it, i could see the elements are coming together! and i just enjoyed taking one of my fave films "footloose" into a remake of my own imagination at a church dance HOW FUN! thank you to BEN and JAMES for ALL there help without you i couldnt of done it!!! :D

apart from that in my life, if you read my last Blog i have a wonderful guy beside me! we are growing everyday he loves me for being ME, i can make mistakes and he still loves me!!! how amazing is that?! plus he thinks im like the most beautiful person on this planet! i love you markie!! he really has supported me, its like i have to tell him everything about my day less i get upset...maybe im crazy, and maybe ive lost it but i am IN LOVE! :D and that love is returned...

hope your all doing well...drop me a line ill try my hardest to keep in touch with you ppl! :D LOVE BEX

My one in a million...

2006-10-19T01:33:00.000+01:00

bexie and markie, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

Who thought id get a guy like him?? he is so precious to me! his name is Mark Gregory Northcott and i love him to bits we are so much alike its very scary! he makes me laugh like no other and he is just a shining light to make me wasnt to be better, his eyes are beautiful and he makes me feel like a princess, as you all probably know im not very public about guys but i wanted to let you all know about him. its been a bout a month when we first started to chat, we are so deep in friendship hes deffinately my one in a million, i cant imagine being with anyone else!!! we just fit so well. its deffinately early days but im not someone to rush into anything anyway!! :D i hope you all get to meet him soon. hes 6,6 yes tall, but it always comes under the tall dark and handsome type ;)

main similarities - we think alike in everything, we have similar goals, we work hard, we like to look good, we love to talk, we used to be shy at school, we both love family, we both want to be the best we can for each other. i just cant wait till he comes to UK ok for anyone who thinks HES NOT FROM UK URS NUTS! i dont care...i dont give my love out like sweets.

other than that! im in uni now in full swing...the lectures start tommorow my main task (another thing marks good at HELPING ME!) but i have to film a segment of a retro film from the past...oooh goodie...but i can say im enjoying it even though ive never been so brain dead for ideas. i am looking forward to the tetley competition and also the retro fashion module! :D

institute is same as ever, and im taking all the photos of STUDENTS AND YSA so if you all see me with my camera dont ask questions just smile and let me take a photo okies?? hehe anyway guys im shattered and ill update you all with more when my brain actually has capacity to join sentences.

LOVE YA ALL BEX

Pole perspective...

2006-09-21T00:02:00.000+01:00

Pole perspective, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

So I just thought id send you a quick Blog ive been so busy getting uni done and such...i can see from now on i wont have time to do muche else, but im hoping to keep you informed about whats going on...this is my first enlarged print i was really happy with it. i love the composition, the contrast and tone...im nervous about the next briefs such as shooting "organic" work whatever that consists of!!! but i have to leave you now because i have another fun filled day tommorow of madness at Harrogate meeting photo students from last year Au revior!

MY FIRST FILM PHOTOS

2006-09-14T00:07:00.000+01:00

Copy of MY FIRST FILM PHOTOS
Originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

Yes i did these today and i am so proud of them, when i get my large prints (as they are still drying at uni) im gonna scan them and let you see them too! ok so it was only a taster day but i learned sooo much! i love the college, its a way to walk but i do love what i do there, i met some great people kim and brian and randy i think his name was, hehe anyway! i learned film processes and developer, stop and finishing liquid i loved seeing my prints coming up on the enlargers! hehe i am excited i must say IM SHATTERED cos im just not used to it, but i cant wait to see what its all about really! i even had a theme of urban city, i would of liked to do things in town but there u go :) anyway i hope you enjoy my photos! BEX

The picture that got me a place...

2006-08-25T13:06:00.000+01:00

Hide, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

Portfolio...
Well he liked a few of the images in my portfolio when i stepped into the interview at the college, but this is once he really liked and asked me alot about it. he said if i had an idea in mind...there wasnt none really but i could see what he was getting at. he asked me where it was. it was in the institute building, and its becky hooson she didnt want any photos taking of her face so i got this result. so becky thanks!

Welcome to Harrogate College

2006-08-20T14:43:00.000+01:00

harrogate college, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

YES I GOT INTO UNI...

i cant believe i went this week to uni and i got in!!! i have a place on the photography and digital imaging degree i know its going to be hard, but i really feel its best for me, ive seen the studios and the campus its clean and people really care about you, i have followed photography for years, and now i want to be REALLY good at it! i mean PROFESSIONAL!

WHOOHOOO!...

i even get student discounts get in, its crazy because i am going to be getting the train to and from uni each week, the view going to it is beautiful i love it so much! theres the yorkshire dales and the country side right over the train line, its amazing! the people are really nice, just wait till i start all the work ARGH!!!! lol i just am so shocked i got in i had sleepless nights for ages!!!

FINANCE!

thats the next step its like your being led into the dark by the BLIND! but im getting there not falling for the "student account freebies" although YES tempting. BELIEVE ME! my next post above will be about the photo that got me into the course...you may be surprised!

Perhaps Love...

2006-08-02T01:46:00.000+01:00

I was at Sarah and Steven Smith's wedding and they had the musical item a song ive NEVER heard but i nearly got teared up with it...here are the following lyrics i heard i was touched by it! hope you like it too!

PERHAPS LOVE

Perhaps love is like a resting place

A shelter from the storm

It exists to give you comfort

It is there to keep you warm

And in those times of trouble

When you are most alone

The memory of love will bring you home

Perhaps love is like a window

Perhaps an open door

It invites you to come closer

It wants to show you more

And even if you lose yourself

And don't know what to do

The memory of love will see you through

Oh, Love to some is like a cloud

To some as strong as steel

For some a way of living

For some a way to feel

And some say love is holding on

And some say letting go

And some say love is everything

And some say they don't know

Perhaps love is like the ocean

Full of conflict, full of pain

Like a fire when it's cold outside

Thunder when it rains

If I should live forever

And all my dreams come true

My memories of love will be of you

And some say love is holding on

And some say letting go

And some say love is everything

Some say they don't know

Perhaps love is like the ocean

Full of conflict, full of pain

Like a fire when it's cold outside

Or thunder when it rains

If I should live forever

And all my dreams come true

My memories of love will be of you

Appreciate the Small things...

2006-08-02T01:21:00.000+01:00

Babies...
Are truly beautiful i took this photo last week, and appreciate the pure joy babies have from the love of their parents, i love seeing babies and toddlers smile, they are happy with small and simple things.

Things going right...
Im always thankful when the small choices you make in a day really effect you and when they go right thats even better

Nature...
even small birds chirping, sunrises, and morning breeze can make me happy, jsut small things God has put on the earth fo us to enjoy

YES i love the small things!

Best friends...

2006-07-31T11:52:00.000+01:00

valentine dance, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

I never had a best friend until i met mark, i always feel so comfortable round him! i dont have to pretend to be anything else that myself...he laughs at my funny ways, he supports me and just is always there for me! i am and always will be grateful for him! hes awesome...this photo was taken at the york valentines dance not the best pic but its the only one i have with us together! :) lv ya Markie!!!

Take a Break...Camps done!

2006-07-29T00:22:00.000+01:00

sleep, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

In this heat, you have to have a rest! i took this today...but i love it!

CAMP MEMORIES...
we brought mum and Roxy back home from camp, and i have fond memories of those camp years, so much preparation so much love and care! i always loved the testimony meetings, it was like a safe haven for us all being together as YW sharing experiences and growing in the Gospel!

FRIENDS 'R' US...
I was blessed to meet all sorts of new people on camp the list is endless...
Sarah Smith aka Ducker
Charlene Kendall
Ashley Zirman
John Williams
Naomi Makins aka Simcock
Becky Bray aka ONeil

thats JUST to name a few...i loved being there even if flies where in our tent and none of us didnt look too glamourous! but it didnt matter we cared about each other, i felt the spirit when i visited the site. it truely is a time when you can come together. i really miss that Camp atmosphere...

I need SLEEP...
But all in all the most rewarding thing when i got back the thing i missed most coming off camp MY BED! id do so much my head pounded! so thanks roxy for posing for me :D

i hope everyone had a good experience of camp as i did....sure i was sick 2 years in a row, sure i got home sick, sure i clung to dad the first year...but by the end i was begging to come back.

BEX

Incredible ties...

2006-07-27T20:53:00.000+01:00

incredible ties!, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

Show off...
I guess the only true accesory guys can accesorize on is TIES! these are my dads hung up in his room...so i thought id include it in my blog, i just thought it was cool :)

MY DAD...
Dad works so hard at work and in church...im blessed to have him in my life, he always likes to look his best and perform his best, hes a good example for me. hes good with people, good at sales, good at expounding knowledge he is always there for me...

may his tie reign ever continue...even if you have hundreds of em ;o)

love ya Dad

BEX

Think about it...

2006-07-27T16:01:00.000+01:00

Sarah and steven smith wedding (31), originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

i love close up photos from weddings, i think most of the time people forget to take the detail...

The Beading...
The intricate beading can symbollize each trial and problem we have will add to our beauty over a long period of time

The Knot...
To signify our commitment, faithfulness

The Hand...
Support and comfort from your companion

The Ring...
Crisp and Clear on the finger, to shine as an example of promise and love

The White...
To show virtue and cleanliness and new begginings

i guess you could interpret it your own way! but thats why i like the photo!

BEX

Being Comfortable...

2006-07-26T18:24:00.000+01:00

tam 6, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

With Yourself...
Tammie my good friend, she doesnt need makeup in her photos, i took them and i didnt need to touch up or anything, i thought about how people need to forget about stereotypical beauty, Tammie is a beautiful person in and out, im glad she is my friend...

With your Talents...
So i pondered myself, i sometimes think gosh im a bad photographer! but sometimes i just have bad days and plus i have a bad foot, but all in all im comfortable with my talents and my ability in taking photos, but its been a journey ill tell you!

With saying how you feel...
too many people bottle up how they truly feel ok we are not an open book, but we should at least let someone turn the pages! we shouldnt be afraid of social circles or speaking to new people...

hope this is good insight for you all...

BEX

"if ye are prepared Ye shall not fear!"...

2006-07-25T16:53:00.000+01:00

notes
Originally uploaded by Glam_2005.

BE PREPARED...
My First wedding shoot i had no idea what i was doing but i was happy to be there and so i decided id research and do everything i could to make it all nice. in this picture you will see a note book, invitations orders of service wedding photos, and a list of events/photos to take, i have to always prepare and research what im doing i feel to be my best.

A LIST OF TIPS...
Such as...
-taking photos when the bride is getting ready on her request
-generally ask the couple what they want, style etc ie CLASSIC/TRADITIONAL/CANDID
-Know the number of bridesmaids, colour schemes and any special guests
-know the venue, the people the place and try to always get there early and speak to ushers, best men and anyone making the day possible its good to have a coordination and organized structure to the day
-have individual shots of bridesmaids and anyone who requests.
-most of all be alert and have the camera at the ready ALWAYS!

CARRY ON...
i have loads more but i wanted to just cover a few. The thing i thought was ill have to get a person i REALLY trust to take MY photos, as i dont want them messed up im so bad arnt i? hehe but i do know i love taking photos (if you havnt already guessed) MAY I CONTINUE...

This is the Band themselves....

2006-07-25T16:43:00.000+01:00

m peeps
Originally uploaded by Glam_2005.

I love them so much, Heather small is a talented singer...:D

MMMM PPL!

2006-07-25T10:01:00.000+01:00

The band that has stuck with me if you will over all the years...sure i could mention spice girls but they died after 2 years of high school, the music that has really stirred my senses and folled me through life is M PEOPLE

M People were a British house music act from Manchester which formed in 1990. They consisted of Mike Pickering, Heather Small and Paul Heard and Shovell.
After the release of The Best of M People in 1998, the band took a long break. Heather Small recorded a solo album and it seemed that the band had split, although a repackaged greatest hits album was released in 2005 and the band also embarked on a short tour of the UK. Small continued to pursue a solo career, as her song Proud was the soundtrack to the successful London 2012 Olympic Bid. - WIKIPEDIA.ORG

SINGLES...
1991 "How Can I Love You More"
1992 "Colour My Life"
1993 "One Night In Heaven"
1993 "Moving On Up"
1993 "Don't Look Any Further"
1994 "Renaissance"
1994 "Sight For Sore Eyes"
1995 "Open Your Heart"
1995 "Search For the Hero"
1995 "Love Rendezvous"
1995 "Itchycoo Park"
1997 "Just For You"
1997 "Fantasy Island"
1997 "Angel Street"
1997 "Testify"
1999 "Dreaming"

This is a List of most of the songs i love Pretty much every song for different reasons...Hather Small is a legend! shes a soulful singer...ive imagined dancing to these songs, heard them on dates, spoke to loads of people about them, been mocked for liking them, listened to them when oive been happy, mad, sad, broken down, pondering...they just are awesome! BEX

Re"MARK"able...

2006-07-25T09:22:00.000+01:00

I had to Blog about MARKIE...what a dude he is, Mark has been there for me through thick and thin im so glad i have him in my life. for the following reasons...

1- he makes me laugh so much
2- we are so different but so much alike
3- he doesnt mind sitting next to me
4- we both make funny faces
5- hes very organised and a great assistant!
6- he will drop anything to help me out
7- i really CAN call him any time any where!
8- we both like similar films
9- we see eye to eye on the gospel
10- we are goal orientated
11- hes the best friend i ever had
12- he helps me get over breakups!
13- i love his parents
14- he is kind and loving to everyone
15- he has a great testimony and is a great priesthood holder - he just does loads for people!
16- he will help me and encourage me in my dreams, ie photography
17- we both like LOST and MEDIUM and WWE!
18- we stick up for each other, and pretend to be b/f and g/f if people are being stalkerish!
19- we can gr0ove good at the dances
20- he lets me call him any name which now is traditionally MARKIEEE

Name them one by one...

2006-07-25T02:19:00.000+01:00

My blessings, i feel i have to write them because sometimes i forget...

1- First and foremost, MY FAMILY! because without them id be nothing
2- My nursery kids, that teach me patience but also CHRISTLIKE LOVE
3- slush puppies and anything "ice cube" like on hot days
4- meeting new people - being able to speak to anyone!
5- Learning new things, like PHOTOGRAPHY
6- That i have the Gospel, and have always had it since i was born
7- For good leaders and teachers who have been good influences in my life
8- Missionaries (they brought my family into the church)
9- The Book of mormon, The book is blue and its true 'nuff said!
10- My camera and my charming skills, BARGAINS thats all ill say!
11- My home and what it stands for
12- Prayer!!!
13- laughter ESPECIALLY impressions!
14- The prophets such as Wilford Woodruff, Heber J Grant, and Gordon B Hinkley
15- My many journals and being able to look back in time
16- Good Programme and films and music
17- Being able to sing and hear others sing, it truly brings the spirit into my life
18- MY very re"mark"able friend ;)
19- The temple and its blessings if your worthy
20- Just the little things, like hugs smiles and brownies ;)

Going to the chapel and were gonna get MARRIED!

2006-07-25T01:36:00.000+01:00

Sunny Scotland...
How i love weddings, but how i loved doing my first wedding TAKING PHOTOS! im back tracking again to june 1-3 - i was asked by Liann Waite to take photos for her and her being brave in hiring me i gladly accepted, but i tell you i was SCARED! Mark was there to support me as he always does! markie is a great friend and assistant to me, i gave him a list and he was jsut so helpful he helped me with my bags and just was super organized, we went to scotland - its so worth going to guys! anyway i travelled up with the Beckwiths who supplied us with loads of mint sweets (much appreciated) :D the sugar was just what i needed, it ended up being so beautiful and sunny for the day and i couldnt of asked for any better photos...all the people ive shown are so impressed by them, i just am so blessed to have a talent for photography. i can actually share with anyone and everyone!!! this day was a decider for me if i would do this FOR REAL and go study it...and as i loved doing it...IM GOING AHEAD!

My plans for photography...
I saw some part time courses and saw the "building a portfolio" course so im going for that first, then i will follow with a foundation degree and the third year turning it into a BA and i will attend BYU-I (my dream) but for a year only ill keep fingers crossed! maybe it wont happen but i have to have dreams...anyway have a look at some of my examples...

Photos from the day...

Make it PINK...make it BLUE...make it BLACK!!

2006-07-24T17:45:00.000+01:00

yeah you may have noticed my blog looks alot different, i went on the search for a new look, and ive decided to keep to the basics. updating my blog has made me wanna do it more, so WATCH OUT :D Going to see Superman Returns FINALLY should be really good...cant wait!!! BEX

My heart goes "CLICK - CLICK"

2006-07-24T14:15:00.000+01:00

AMERICA 2006 005, originally uploaded by Glam_2006.

In May this year (im having to back track) my Brother Chris was very ill - i was really worried for him! i wanted to share with you the email i sent to everyone asking for prayers...

First Email...
"Sunday morning my family got a call, and it was from my sister in law, she told us my brother had been rushed into the intensive care unit and had suspected Pneumonia, along with his heart had swelled 3 times its normal size collecting fluid and being really weak and inflamed. Anyway we kept getting calls through the day and monday...his condition got alot worse, his heart rate was 127 and his heart was only working 25%, he doesnt have pneumonia, however one of the valves in his heart was leaking, because his heart is so large it was squashing his lungs and causing him not to get enough oxygen for him to breath, so that was why the suspected pneumonia. so Yesterday i got to speak to him on the phone and guys he sounds aweful! the latest is he is going into OPEN HEART SURGERY THURSDAY! And he may need a heart transplant it all depends on if his heart is too weak, its possible he could even die. so i am asking you guys if you will pray for him, hes my only brother and hes really special and important to me...i know if everyone prays for him i can feel at least i have tried all I can for him, and i will leave it in the Lords hands, i have faith in him but i know i felt prompted to let you all know the situation and ask for your help..."

MY THOUGHTS...
I knew deep down that the lord would comfort me and my family and i knew Chris would be ok, but i still was worried, i tried to keep strong for my family things kinda always comes on you in 2's or 3's. it ended up that mum and dad HAD TO GO to America and see my brother as he asked for them. i think because they where there he made a faster recovery; along side his wife...i was fortunate enough to see photos when mum and dad got back and i want to include on on here because of all the things he went through! I was amazed at Chrisso hes a trooper he was recovering so well, so quickly

My Email UPDATE...
"i thought id finally update you all about my brothers condition, its been quite a miracle actually, since i last emailed you so much good has happened and in a small amount of time.

i have to tell you all before i go on THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS! we have felt them ESPECIALLY my brother!

i will now tell you his progress -

On Thursday 11th May, Chris was taken into surgery and did indeed have a operation on his heart, they suspected they may have to actually give him a NEW HEART, BUT they didnt, they found after they had replaced the valve (he now has a fully working mechanical valve) and that the muscles in his heart was responding well :) anyway the Doctor who was one of the top 12 in the USA told my mum and dad the surgery went as well as possible and he would be fine. That was great news but they didnt expect THIS to happen...

They told my parents in Utah that he would not respond for a long time after his surgery he would be very weak and not be able to speak or anything, and that he wouldnt be out of hospital for at least 3 weeks! heres where the miracle comes in. Straight after the opperation Chris heard my little cousins scream and then followed by my dads "chris are you ok?" his eyes opened wide! then he heard his wifes voice and responded to her, by moving his arm, then followed by my mum and he did a little smile to her, the nurses couldnt believe how well he was responding, they told me over the phone that he kept getting a little pad and pen out and wrote "has the opperation been done yet?" "im so thirsty" as he still had his breathing tubes down his throat and all the other IV's etc. By the the next day he was out of bed and sat up in his chair and in usual chris style "making trouble" as my mum said - this so amazed me guys! by the very next day, 2 DAYS after surgery!! He walked out of ICU alone into a normal ward, they also removed the main tubes and the swan from his neck and tubes from his chest, the doctors are amazed at his very fast recovery but I KNOW its the Lords doing and all the many prayers said in his behalf.

I called the other day and spoke to Chris for a good hour, he had just come home from the hospital not even a week after surgery! isnt that so wonderful? he was telling me how much support everyone has been and that he can feel the support hes had - indeed im grateful for everyones emails kind words and help, ive felt it along side my sister and my parents and most of all my brother! i told him on the phone i was so glad he is ok and made me realise how much the Lord does for us all and thst hes mindful of all of us in our individual situations...

Chris is now recovering at home and told me to thank everyone for all they have done, he is more humble than ever, the only thing he has to worry about is his breathing machine at night that makes alot of noise and the constant ticking in his heart that hes become accustomed to!

My parents will return home soon from USA and chris will return to work soon after he is totally healed and no longer weak!

just THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! words cant really express my gratitude! Love you all Rebecca"

STILL RECOVERING...
ok Chris is getting better all the time, he bragged about how much weight he had lost and how he was always CLICKING due to his new mechanical valve...i even heard it over the phone! as he put it to his heart. i was reading a similar experience from one of my friends blogs last night and i realised i HAD to write about all this. Chris is nearly coming out of recovery and i believe back to work soon, i love him so much! i cant imagine not having him in my life! thanks for reading BEX

HES JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU!!

2006-07-24T13:49:00.000+01:00

What an amazing book that was handed me by my sister, its like the excuse bible for guys.

AT THE BEGGINING...
i was a bit cynical when i first started reading this book, but i was like AMEN to every page there is a female and male perspective about emaybe every excuse a guy can give you for NOT calling NOT dating you etc, how much time have I wasted on guys that just dont care...one of the noteworthy portions in the book is when they tell you that if a guy isnt willing to spend every moment (or desire to be) with you, call you, txt you etc then HES JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU!

CONVERTED...
The GuyAuthor Greg Behrendt is like the "Doctor Phil" of relationships he tells it "just like it is" he even gives you a self help pages through each chapter such at colouring a blank flag RED - how a guy should be to you coming for you RUNNING! your not worth ANY LESS, i really woke up the fact that i dont have to chase at all they should come to me, im finally getting examples, TRUE examples of being chased after! FINALLY! "girls dont lets guys walk all over you" GREG Says "STOP giving them excuses to treat you like dirt". Greg has been a "bad boy/good boy" in different relationships seen pretty much any and every girl, and now hes married he is amazing! and has woken me up!

WHAT DOES LIZ THINK...
I also love Liz the other author as she brings Gregs blunt "i dont like you phrases" to a softer lets take 2 steps back, you have to imagine yourself as one of your friends, what would you tell your friend, if this guy never called, never wanted to spend time with you, you would say "DUMP THE LOOSER!" so there you go. i stand to be corrected!

THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE...
Yes they even give you examples of these INTO YOU couples, sacrificing and making time for each other even if hes a busy business man and hardly is home, even Greg the Author calls his wife after meetings, even if they miss each other they call and leave messages...i even love the Polls they ask guys the honest truth about everything and pretty much 100% each time they admit, there not into the girl...

MY CONCLUSION...
All i can say is this book has opened my eyes to the mysteries of men if you will...THEY DONT HAVE ANY MYSTERY! if they like you THEY WILL FIND YOUR NUMBER! if they dont you wont hear from them again simple as that! I remphasize all you ladies out there. dont give guys the room to even use you a lil. dont give them a chance! we are all special enough to have a guy like US for US! we are beautiful in our own way and the future will come! dont be in a rush to settle for something that you will be only HALF happy with! you wanna be totally in love, devoted and you want the guys to do their work. if you havnt read the book, i really hope you will. Tnaks to Ange for lending it to me!

BEX

Much to Blog about nothing...

2006-07-24T13:27:00.000+01:00

well hello! its been time since i wrote here, and i saw someones blog last night and it was very detailed i saw i had NO EXCUSE notttt to blog! i have so much to tell you all its CRAZZZYYY so many things have happened to me and my family over the past few months, so i can finally catch up with you all! so im gonna do MINI blogs...i have a whole list of things to tell you all! BEX

Are you taking the "MIC"?

2006-03-14T15:16:00.000Z

Hello all you Bloggers and readers...its me! oh no surprise there then? anyway! larisa asked me to record the events happened last week...so i have been composing what i would say...all in all IT WAS AMAZING! i heard many comments like "this has been a great night, are they doing it again?!" i wasnt sure but i heard it from at least 10 ppl maybe more. i got there quite early to help the guys set up...but i didnt think i did too much but it was nice to be settled there before the crowds came i even got to test out the MICS! maybe thats why they where broke ;) (light goes on in my head) haha

i think it started late but we did it properly by a prayer kindly done by lukie! always willing and helpful that dude...but he predicted it hehe but the night got underway with Ryan starting with his songs...and that nicely brought people into the main hall while we where all trying to find our feet for the night...i think everyone felt awkward at first but i wanted to get up and just get the songs over with...id spent a fair few days worrying myself i would mess up maybe i did but i didnt care because i got to share my talent and ryan really supported me...i had cheers but they where kind of a blur! the last song was a special tribute to my nephew that died in child birth and i sang for him...i felt i connected to him in my own lil way...and as i told ryan infront of others...i was sooo thankful he put my words to his music and so we worked together and i had many people say they loved it after i was sooo happy...and my mum came along and shed a lil tear...i know it meant alot...i just wish i could record it for my brother and his wife! i think that will happen in time. i sure hope so...

well after i got down off the stage i was impressed with lukes rendition of "smoke on the water" and his random YEAHHHHH in between cords hehe i had sooo many laughs that night and i also loved it when hayden got up and sang all his respective songs i was sooo impressed...

we had one corner of the room covered in papers of all the songs that where being done that night. it was fun to see all the pure talent in progress! i enjoyed the jam sessions in collision with the kareoke "bar" behind the screens and some of us bopped along to "dont go breaking my heart" i obviously didnt sing enough because i went to do the kareoke sessions and a good group followed while luke was leading that part...

we had a great food spread...sorry had to comment on it! heheh luke did that too goodness me! hes amazing! in fact Ryan and Luke did the majority...but hayden put alot of behind the scenes work into it and even though scott ran away i heard him practise his guitar song and he was really good...i enjoyed the hot pizza who brought those?

next (im going on my experience of the night) i peered over the screens eating my chocolate chip cookie provided by heather and gillian! thank you my loves...and i saw a whole crowd of people included Ryan...Tom...Hayden...and Laryn playing together it was an impressive sight all the YSA buffs playing their master instrument i was thumbs up the whole time...juggling my cookie and camera in my hands and trying not to fall off my chair however i captured a few good photos!

i was accompanied by good friends and i also got to chat to chris jackson and got to take photoswith him im sad he didnt get to perform!!! also spoke to el guapo and exchange high 5's what a guy! he was hiding from the camera i exclaimed WHY YOUR GOOD LOOKIN BOY!! hehe i got to hear some of Ben Balla which was nice and calming, i also heard charlie fishers rendition of alanis morisette and "i said hey whats going on?" i forgot the artists name...but i love the song...my fave female singer of the night was ME no thats a big lie it was in actual fact kate and KISS ME! you rock my dear!!! i was so happy i got to hear her! along with all the applause Chris Jackson got excited and went to actually kiss kate on the cheek AWWW i think he got excited and asked someone out...but yes i wont go there...but we had nice couples sharing the moment together and i think someone got together with someone...love was in the open mic air! i could feel it :D

amongst all the lovely comments...the beautiful singing and the sociable atmosphere the efforts of all involved and the complimentary event made it work, because we PRAYED! haha its true though and people had been ripping their hair out for weeks ryan stayed calm through it all so i have him to thank!!! so with many screams WE WANT ANOTHER ONE!

i dont know if i missed anyone but if i did im sorry i loved all the music...and got to see old friends and met new people! it was a night im glad i didnt miss out on, I LOVED IT! THANK YOU TO THE BRAIN WHO SUGGESTED IT! u ROCK!

Hope you all enjoy the photos! Click to make them bigger...More photos are to come because my blog is being silly

Blogety BLOG BLOG BLOG!!

2006-03-02T18:08:00.000Z

Hey!!

well im blogging you all again! i just wanted to tell and remind you all (if you already knew) about the upcoming event its gonna be fab SO GET THERE! :D

Its time for BLINDDAAA DATTEEE

2006-02-21T11:45:00.000Z

....And here is your host MS CILLA BLACK! tee hee

well thats the extent of the night right there...with the home made DU DU DU DU DUDUDUDUDU DU DU DUUUUUUUUUU! :) heres a couple photos to feast your eyes on...it was a fun night well the first part anyway! i had many chuckles! if anyone reads and can comment on the second half go for it :D just a short blog for me 2day - keep smiling Lv bex

CLICK ON THE
PHOTOS
FOR REAL SIZE!

Happy REJECTION day?

2006-02-14T11:28:00.000Z

I took this photo like last week...and i dont want you to focus on WHO it is because there where just messing about...but i want you to think about whats happening she just got a rose and face away...his face is all screwed up...yes we have seen it all in our time rejection. so guess this blog could be anyone whos ever been or is alone on this valentines day! she will be thinking why did he pick me, and he will think just say yes! or she may think...hes stalking me...or she could be thinking many things...just not about you...then on the other hand he may be jealous she got a rose from someone else and he didnt think of it before. Shocking isnt it? but my YSA friends its not a time for gloom. i guess just think of all the good things...and maybe good luck next year. well thats what i got told anyway! Hey im having fun i hope you all do this day...whatever your doing :D and hope you never have to face rejection again!

Its my life and ill live it like i want to!!

2006-02-08T16:58:00.000Z

Well a good week so far i guess ive figured more about myself, my own strengths and weaknesses alot and i had the scripture AGAIN ring words in my heart...Ether 12:27 - "make weaknesses into strengths...i also thought i rely on others opinion of me alot to satisfy my confidence level...a big light went off in my head...What does God think of me? so i prayed and found out...like i did when i was 14 and i had the picture of christ in my 2 hands...i found he loved me then and it was ever stronger this past week...i know its my life i can live it like i want to...have fun and such, just do the things that are good for me...what the Lord desires for me.

so im happy ive made self discoveries...thanks to people in my life! i guess they are the catalysts in my life! :) im so happy for my journey...because everyone is different, and we have no right to judge because everyone has different worries and hopes fears, joys etc! i jsut wish i understood them all! I love everyone...i guess thats why you could say i get on with so many i look for the good in them and love them the whole person not just the good but the whole package...well if i didnt then who would love me for i have many imperfections!! but there you go its now in blog history! ill leave you with more of my fave things...PHOTOS

LOVE YA ALL BEX

Who said you cant SUMOOOOO?!!

2006-02-07T10:53:00.000Z

Well hey my fellow bloggers! i hope you get to see these photos...i really enjoyed last weeks dance with MORE than 150 people attending! i was really in shock! but it was nice to spend some time with my friends (who think i talk alot hehe) well if i do i make all your lifes more intresting at least :D

i loved also that we had sumo wrestling going on! my v good friends ryan and markie decided to have a go while it was quiet i was VERY IMPRESSED! when the assistants kept jumping on the suits i thought they had got fed up of us YSA and wanted to beat us up...but no it was to compress the suits ahhh...good memories! so i was like oooh let me take a photo!

heheh we had loads of others do it but hey i hope you guys dont mind me showing the photos...they will never let me take any EVERY AGAIN!! mwhaaahhhaaaa no i throughly enjoyed it...amongst the dance at about 9:30-11:30 the dance got most of its members and i had a boogie it was really nice to be with loads of old and new friends, not that im into advertising but the next dance is Ahem on March the 3RD so i hope you all get to come! same place same time...im sure ill let you know sooner to the time!

so whoever says you cant SUMO they lie haha i didnt need a sumo attire...i wanted to spar with someone but i was scared id take em out! memories of school...hehe

I cant believe im actually now 21! its no different really...but i discussed with a few people im gonna MAKE it a good year, and stick to my goals so watch out everyone :D and i hope you enjoyed the photos...if i can be nice to DJmello maybe he will let me publish his photos of the dance last week along with mine, hope you all had fun! keep on dancing and defending your honour SUMOOOO!

Tribute to Chris! you asked for it hehehe!

2006-02-03T01:27:00.000Z

Well as i promised Chris id do a BLOGGIN session for you all! so i took these photos at institute on my fone and i heard positive results...i guess no one is bloggin these days because we are either sooo busy or we are getting married, boyfriends, dates whatever...im the sad one I HAVE NO LIFE haha no you didnt read that...as always i bring you my PHOTOS! i also have a photo to show you...its th best thing ever...ok on with the show! Ryan and Luke ENJOY!

To the cool Dudes who i love to bits...who couldnt sit with these guys they are multitalented! i love Ryan with his guitar im sorry everyone HE IS THE BEST! and LUKE is just amazing! andy im sad you where not part of institute WE MISS U! but i think these guys are sooo great...yes luke I ADMIT I LOVE WRESTLING! to everyone, and i read Xmen comics there you go everyone!

mind you i was shocked when they said they loved these photos would you think a photo camera would bring such WONDERFUL HAPPINESS? no i didn't...i wish i could capture everyone from institute! their own beauty...i was all into glamour shots a while ago and they are good but, real people and real situtations are brilliant too. so guys thanks for letting me SHOOT YA! and Luke you are ARNOLD BE THE TERMINATOR! haha

Continuing my "blog" i wanted to mention AN ABSOLUTE miracle! you will see a brown substance no NOT what your thinking! so it was my birthday MORE TO FOLLOW SOON. but the best thing i asked my dad to do was take me to Little Chef for a breakfast ive wanted to go since i was 9 guys! LONG STORY so...we got in there and well! i had a waiter come and i wanted hot chocolate AS ALWAYS hes like IN A MUMBLE "CREAM AND FLAKE?" i was like errr sure...i got it and well I WAS IN HEAVEN! i even took a photo of it! so guys if you want to win my heart take me to little chef for one of those...i will instantly love you forever....hints to anyone with dark eyes and dark hair AHEM. anyway! i loved that time with dad it was RARE and i got to speak about my life as a 21 year old! it hasnt changed IM JUST LOVING LIFE INSTEAD! thats what we all should do! find a new person and chat to them u never know what will happen! till next time im blogged out!

America's finest hour!

2006-01-10T12:23:00.000Z

From my holiday i found many great flags of America and i wanted to represent that to you all i really loved how true they are to their country this particular flag is in Provo and it was after a football game at the Lavell Stadium i loved it, i have to thank Candice for taking me and showing me beautiful sites of the place! LV bex

~Winter all over again!~

2006-01-07T21:35:00.000Z

New Year, NEW ME!

2006-01-07T13:21:00.000Z

well well well! it is indeed a new year! and its already the 7th of jan amazing!

ive been focussing on goals for myself which are very challenging but i think they will be worth the work. ive tried to balance them in the different areas of my life. spiritual physical and mental so it will be fun to try and do them all! but yeah just like christmas time new year is very commercialised. and the most thing they go on about is either paying off depts or losing weight. i dont think people should make rushed descisions just because its a new year. but the fresh start of it all des make you think ahhh i can do it!

one of my main goals which i can share to you all is that im saving and working to go to BYU-I this has been in my heart longer than a year i went to visit the campus when it was end of september and i LOVED the place, it was a little scary at first because of the number of people there. but it was great i loved it i was so impressed by all the majors and what they have to offer. it was fab to see larisa there too, and i got to meet a wonderful girl called Steph. so there you go!

i really hope everyone has a "new start" to things they are trying to conquer i know its the little steps that count, and best thing is to tell a best mate or someone you trust because they will always encourage you to do whats right! while i have that opporunity thanks to Markie my best mate! for being there for me time and time againg through my ups and downs your my STAR!

all the best for 2006 eveyone! LOVE BEX

Christmas Traditions...

2005-12-14T18:03:00.000Z

Remember the traditions of the past...i thought id maybe share a couple of mine, id always have a wash for santa coming, and my mum and dad would buy MATEY bubble bath..its changed alot now to be commercialised, but i really used to look forward to it, i just always remember it! and now my mum and dad told me it was to represent my cleanliness my rededication to christ they never taugh me verbally then. but it was just really nice to think back on it, maybe you all think thats weird but it helped me appreciate what i was being "clean" for. so hense here is a bottle for you to see!

Also we always decorate the house with everything and USUALLY or we used to sit arround putting our own initial bauble on the tree ahhh good memories...im going to show you a photo but will replace it with the true picture soon! hope your getting ready for the real spirit of chrismas its nearly upon us! HO HO HO!!!

More Recently we have been working on snow men well for like a few years and last year we finished they are sequins on a skirt for the christmas tree...i love them because they are all sparkly, so i took a photo for you all so you can see. well i cant think of any others for the here and now ive just been carol singing and i took no photos poop but it was a fun night hehe! i love IKEA haha well, hope you tell me YOUR Christmas Traditions! lv me

Click to make the pictures BIG

SeRiOuSlY SaNtA!

2005-12-13T22:31:00.000Z

Heres a picture

for the day i

thought it was

sweet but this

photo is thanks

to my mum!

I LUV SANTA!!

WHOOHOO

Balls 'R' us!

2005-12-13T00:02:00.000Z

hey its moi again!

I wanted to bring you the

fun and festivity of the season

with all the rhyme and reason...

of all the photos of shakin stevens!

hehe hey it did rhyme whey!

But anyway i all hope your having a GREAT christmas time just Teaching the nursery kids last week brought it all home for me!

Remember the TRUE meaning of christmas and the best way is giving of yourself to the Saviour! well i hope you have fun with my photos LOVE BEX

PS the ball was really fun the choir was great! and its just a really good time of year from me APART FROM THE COLDS boo! :(anyway keep smiling everyone your ALL great!)

BLOGGING JOLLY GOOD DINNER!

2005-12-05T19:46:00.000Z

YO HO HO EVERYONE (in a dodgey santa claus tone) well i hope you all have had a good weekend mine was full of fun and festivity, also its been a hard week in my calling in Nursery too but im learning all the time! so the highlights for me in my boring old life, that gave it some KICK! yes i got to go to the YSA dinner and Dance, i could not BELIEVE the food the francoms had put on they are the BEST! there was loads left over, but not because no one liked it. BUT BECAUSE WE WHERE SO FULL AFTER THE FIRST SITTING! they really did an AMERICAN dinner for us, i was so amazed No one knows it but Brother and Sister Francom was there from 9 AM they neevr sat down just always cooking and and preparing things for the event they are WONDERFUL people I LOVE THEM TO BITS, so i publicly thank them for making a wonderful atmosphere for all the YSA to come together! THANK YOU...i wish i could summerize everything for you all. Just know i had a really fun time! i got to speak to old and new friends. and had a really good laugh you dont always have chance to do that. but i certainly did this past friday! here are some pictures to show you of the event...

After the food we had a really fun SEROC experience YES EMMA if your reading it...WE DID IT! i didnt personally because i was taking photos but it was fun to watch! (not that i could dance anyway) but yes it was good to be able to see some couples together AWW! i said behind my camera it will feature towards the end of todays Blog! i had to get the photo of the Francoms though, i got some other fun ones but i jsut wont put them on because i may embarrase people MR POLLARD :P haha ok ok! well we had a real good time altogether. we did dance towards the end...the best prayer i ever heard was, we are thankful that we TRY to dance...or soemthing along those lines, well i did try! hehehe i love it haha but i had a blast, groove in the heart was always a favourite to me. i got on and boogied! i love my little possie that join me when i dance its a great feeling, even if the music isnt always supportive! i didnt want to leave only because quoir was going to be on i need to go have rest...yes i know it was SUNDAY the concert but still i needed to prepare lessons for Nursery! :)

Always nursery is a challenge i know the Lord wants me in there though. sometimes i have contention and hard times but like i said it WILL make me stronger the children i LOVE to bits! i just cant wait until they actually WANT to come to nursery. i know change is hard for me, for anyone really, but the scriptures and my good friends are keeping me sane! well i will show more photos from the event friday...dont want ya all to fall asleep, thanks for your comment andrew hehe and i thought no one read my BLOG i was WRONGGG!...

ok so maybe ill write about Choir too! i nearly forgot, im trying to write here at least once a week! so ill make it count. i read on BYU-I that blogging is like an online journal for its students so i guess it is for me too i know Larisa is a success you GO GIRL! i was going to ask does Becca have a blog too? she should have one! hehe but yes i love to blog once i get into the writing mood, so keep watching out for more. Choir on Sunday we got to church for 5pm after intensive rehersal with coughing water sipping, nose blowing we pulled through it all. poor Andrew i hope your better! we need your voice, my favourite performance was the candle light carol no not because my sister sang in it, but i loved the small group, probably our best singers in that lil group. but i really loved it it captured the Christmas Spirit for me. and why because i wasnt singing in it! hah no i really did love it! we all did great you guys im really happy to be apart of choir! thanks guys for making it worth it (even thouhg im ill today) LOVE YA BEX

Photo Journal, memories for you all

2005-12-01T22:24:00.000Z

Photos i wanted to share thats happened

over these past couple months

Dad "A TOP BLOKE" nice one!

Men in Suits at BYU LAVELL STADIUM! UMM

Bountiful Temple...ITS BEAUTIFUL!

Chillin down the I-15

keep it together...

Salt Lake Temple

Im seeing Double elbuoD! AT BYU-I

TO blog or NOT to blog? that is the question!

2005-12-01T21:37:00.000Z

After a month at my new job i wanted to come and write something, i really miss doing this everyday! but i wanted everyone to see my last entry about the NEW ERA it seems not too many people have noticed but its ok! its only my name in small print...still it isnt about recognition its about achieving something that you never thought possible and thats me!

So much as my photography, i have been asked to do many different photo shoots, some come thick and fast some never, but hey all in good time, i had the priveledge of taking pictures of my new Cousin Josh! he is beautiful and i had chance to do some really nice photos with my dad holding him! i saw a quote or "phrase" you miss 100% of the photos you dont take and i realised i forgot to take photos of the FUN events the DAY TO DAY things, i guess working wears you out! but i hope i never forger to have FUN!!!

But Institute was fun this week, i forget to get involved some weeks, you jsut get into choir and sing but i just enjoyed it this week...i jsut stood up and took this photo to the left, JOYOUS RAPTURE! ahah im sure everyone was in shock, marr they didnt even notice. i loved the feeling there we had great visitors, Andy and Helen. i met some new faces, chatted with some and jsut had a blast. i cant wait for the meal this friday, I NEED TO GET OUT MORE! i decided i need to socialize a little more since i got called into nursery, im more of a stranger to everyone, so watch out everyone i could POP out anywhere :D

SO UNTIL I GROW A CARROT FOR A NOSE AND CALL MYSELF THE ABOMINABLEEEEE SNOWWOMAN...BLOG ME! LV BEX

My long awaited Dream...came TRUE!

2005-11-05T12:28:00.000Z

i wanted to write you a little about the things that happened over the past few months! As those of you may know some may/may not but this months NEW ERA to the right here is my photos, this was a really wonderful experience for me, and i have to thank Fleur for having the faith in me to take the photos for her!

when i was in youth i always dreamed about having soemthing of my own published remember the art contests every year i would always submit and they never made it. Then a year and a half ago, i was asked by Fleur to take photos for her, im like "WHY ME? im not that good!" but i did it anyway i wanted to at least try, the only reason i ever became interested in photos was because i had an interest in another YW and my President's Photography i always loved the clean lines, the interesting landscapes and the beautiful people you can photograph.

As others may know i went to America, just before i left Ryan Carr (the editor for Fleur's article) emailed me and asked if i could possibly go sign the photos over, and go visit the NEW ERA offices. i did and it was an experience of a LIFETIME! Everyone was lovely, i was nervous to meet them all but i went in and sat down. Ryan was a very tall guy but really down to earth, they are all just wonderful but just normal members of the church trying to do their best, i met another editor called Shauna Butler. she was a beautiful lady really kind and generous, warm and friendly, she spoke to me about idaho and her experiences, we spoke about the photos and about how i got into it. a unearthed talent at 13. discovered at 17, developed at 19. mastered SOON!

Next i heard Ryan come into the office, and he says we found the proofs for the issue, YOUR ON THE COVER! i went "WHAT?!?! why i dont understand", i was so in shock. maybe to some people having photos in the NEW ERA is not a big deal to them but to me it means the world! i thanked them soooo many times! they told me "you know many professionals try to get the cover and they just dont get it!" i was in shock even more. i left the building after i had toured and seen the whole top 29th floor, which was so high i could see the WHOLE of salt lake. it was beautiful! you cant imagine how good i felt about what i had achieved, ME a girl who never wins anything, ME a girl who never gets A's or has any real achievement at school. i was SOOOO happy!

I called my mum and dad they where nearly shouting down the phone in amazement, my dad "im so pleased for you pet" mum was just giddy, and i was dancing arround the room, singing and just making a fool of myself hehe! it was 1am in england when i called but they told me it was worth waking up for! it was only a week before i came back to england it was 2 days to conference, i was so lucky to attend, i realised OH MY LIFE the prophet has seen my photos! he has to that he can approve them. i saw him that same sunday and my respect and love for him trippled, quadrupled, oh he is just such a great man. HE IS THE PROPHET!

Finally when i came home dad had TOLD EVERYONE! they all said CONGRADULATIONS, it was and still is quite a blur for me but all the while worth it. i recieved my copy of the NEW ERA yesterday morning. It still doesnt feel like its MY WORK. if that makes sense, its like i have been someone else and like i could not be capeable of something like that. dad told my cousin "its a world wide magazine you know!" again it hit me that the world will see my photos, will i be favoured, or will they be counted as naught? i know not everyone will, but i know they would not put it on the cover if it wasnt worth it, and i know deep down i have a right just as much as anyone else to share my talents. I love this gospel and i know with all my heart its true, i know my saviour lives and he has blessed me with all i have. i know the Book of Mormon is true and i would share it with anyone, im thankful the prophet encouraged us to read it again.

i look forward to all your responses, and the future to come. thanks for all your support and friendship ~ Rebecca

Photography by REW(c) and courtesy of NEW ERA (c)

The time is FLYING!!! The paint is DRYING!!!

2005-08-20T12:15:00.000+01:00

Well after many requests i wanted to say something, im able to go to a very special place again today so im grateful for that chance, im noticing how time is going by so fast! just for andrews blog i have to pay tribute to his writings ive been watching and i they are so wonderful! really thoughtful and intresting, as the story is told with photos! :D anyway! i hope you are all well having good holidays and rest, even if your all working its time to just let yourself REST! be yourselfs and do the greater good.

i have also been redecorating after waiting with my family like nearly 10 years we all got together and painted our kitchen done everything, the point being, object lessons are always best, but i guess we all need a new coat of paint now and again, we have many people working on us, but its the preparation thats best i mean you have to sand rough areas and clean mucky marks, resurface and all that before you actually paint! and you can liken that to us :)

painting is also theraputic i find so anyway, dont you find that when we decorate its one step at a time, you have to make sure things dry and are covered, you cant just do everything in one day. well ill let you all interpret how you will but i just thought id share the insight...

i have let my camera skills go lax this past month, but im starting again with new projects and ideas, please watch out for them i love to be able to show them to people and share them, i just hope you will all bear with me, untill i write again BE HAPPY!

2005-07-13T22:35:00.000+01:00

get to institute!!

2005-07-13T22:32:00.001+01:00

which way do i goooo?

2005-07-13T22:32:00.000+01:00

my signature photo on msn

2005-07-13T22:31:00.000+01:00

its blurred but i still like the photo!

2005-07-13T22:30:00.001+01:00

like the olden times...

2005-07-13T22:30:00.000+01:00

where the 1st meeting of the church took place in england

2005-07-13T22:28:00.001+01:00

great big reunion...aww

2005-07-13T22:28:00.000+01:00

Reunion

lets get aboard the friend "ship"

2005-07-13T22:05:00.000+01:00

well i dont seem to have written on here for a while, life on the winter board walk is okay! but this heat has been getting to me for sure! i have to be thankful for all my friends though...ive had my former missionary buddies visit and call me over these past few weeks, some are married, some are dating, some are just happy living the single life but its been awesome to hear from them! i always have been able to talk to all sorts of people, ages and cultures! i am so thankful that my photography gives me the opportunity to speak to and work with people...i hope everything has been having fun at institute because i havnt been for a couple weeks, i am just enjoying time to myself, reading is wonderful! :) but ill enjoy getting back to things too!

Friends have been an ispiration to me and i know who are my true and close friends, who will by my side whatever i decide to do! and im always grateful for that...im hoping i can post more things soon like my photos and poems...keep smiling everyone! love bex

Live 8 and my experience...

2005-07-02T21:08:00.001+01:00

im still sat here watching and listening to the LIVE8 performances, and im so glad i am apart of what is going on, it really touched me when the girl on the video in africa near death 20 years ago, was on the stage in Hyde Park beautiful, strong and thriving. To me that is what makes all the difference, i think Bob Geldoff is a wonderful man to use the influence he has to influence this mass carnage thats going on in the 3rd world countries, as a child i would cry and still do, at the poverty and stavation, pain and suffering these poor people are going through! i wished then that something could be done for thes people, i felt i wanted to help them but HOW? today i got answered that question, by signing my name to the LIVE8LIVE website, and i also wrote a letter to Tony Blair...ok im only one person but as Davina said, if we all do it together we can make a tremendous change! i am very happy this event across the world has gone ahead, billions have watched attended and supported this event, the main thing is not the numbers in the sense of attendance but im happy that many more than myself have a heart and want to help those who are suffering so much. Annie Lennox really got to my heart, and i told my mum how stunned, and depressed that i was. leaders of influence have seen all of this, have seen the wonderful good from the produce of one girl to survive and still havnt been moved to change, i really hope and pray that they WILL see this world effort and WILL stop the hurt, that is going on...again i am pleased to be apart of this effort, i hope we ALL support it.

http://www.live8live.com

thoughts from Institute...

2005-06-16T01:32:00.000+01:00

i was sat in the class tonight thinking as i always do, i probably never say anything because im in sheer fascination at the example from the scriptures and especially tonight, how Joseph Smith coped getting surgery on his leg with no pain relief, basically being prised apart, and we discussed that we dont go through hard things in our life for nothing, we need things to try us and thats essential for our growth, man i dont think i could do what he did! it truly was a miricle, i loved how Brother Rickford taught, it really hit me personally, would i be so valiant?...
...i was also thinking how hard some descisions are in our lives, not between good or bad but good and better. as in for our education, our career path and our progression, the most thing that needs to happen is to follow the spirits promptings and also be obedient to what the Lord desires for us, sometimes that can be the most unrealistic goal, or something you couldnt do your naturla self. i think even if others tell you your silly for the choice you have made, if you are meant to go there will be a way prepared for you! i think myself especially faith, obedience and nourishing my testimony need to be deepened to carry out my quest...
...alot of these thoughts have been circulating my mind recently, like trying to make the best of what you can do in your own circle of influence, being the best you can - service, charity, love and deepened understanding for those arround us. maybe im being too random. but i know i need to trust in my own nature and my self to be able to do the best i can do right now! and thats what is important, WOW alot from that lesson its always nice to ponder on these things everyone should BLOG on how they liked the lesson!

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AND CLAP....

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LETS DANCEEEE

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Seminary Grads...2005

2005-06-13T00:03:00.000+01:00

Start of the ball

Supporting the Family!

2005-06-12T23:31:00.000+01:00

This weekend was really important for both my friends and family for me to support, i got given a topic to speak on next sunday and so its prompted me to think furthur on what im going to be speaking on, Honoring my father, but i also likened it while thinking about my whole family, all i can say is what we always have done together is SUPPORT one another we havnt boasted or tried to put our place above the other, when ever we have been there for each other! My Dad asked me to help him out with the Seminary Graduation as he was catering, i knew he was really nervous so i wanted to help in everyway i could, so yeah we got loads of people in my family to help, extended less active and close friends, we all got stuck in! i am realy grateful for good example of the DOERS! not the thinkers not the ones who talk alot, they DO "action is a verb, ITS DOING SOMETHING!" i always remember that, its a very special motto for me! but yeah i wanted to write that, so wish me luck on my talk next week! i should be fine :) Thanks for the complements chris your ACE!

Watch out for the Seminary Graduation photos! it was fun i graduated twice what a priveledge!

What in the HECK is that?....

2005-06-08T23:37:00.000+01:00

while i was travelling in america i had the rare opportunity to experienc a REAL mosquito bite multiple times on my leg, WELL! i was laying in my inflated bed at my brothers and was like ARGH ive been attacked! if anyone has ever experienced one im sure you know how im feeling! but yeah my brother was like jumping over his couch saying lay still and he scraped an 'X' into each of the huge holes in my calf, this memory was not to be forgotten, as i was screeching in pain, but you know what IT WORKED, i had them scab over really fast. why ive shared that with you i will never know. but i also know that you have to be prepared for foreign objects or animals you have never encountered, me being silly as i am thought it was like a snake bite or something to that nature, i think my point is, you never know whats out there so you have to be prepared to encounter these things in you life, not just insects...i mean in a spiritual sense too, i know there are Anti-mormons and those who would love to send us packing as member of the church, but i know that we can be prepared for anything nasty if we armour ourselves with our prayers reading our scriptures and attending church, if we know the truth and have a firm testimony of it, no one no where will be able to take that away from us! :)

2005-06-07T12:30:00.000+01:00

Leeds Institute...i love that place

2005-06-07T12:28:00.001+01:00

through the key hole!!

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I love to see the temple....

2005-06-07T12:27:00.000+01:00

Aly sterling photographer...LV YA!

The Beauty of a Holy Place....

2005-06-07T12:08:00.000+01:00

....i got the priveledge to walk arround the temple yesterday, and it was an unusual day because the mower men where out doing the lawns and others doing the flowers, from week to week i noticed as im going there alot these days there are different features practically all the time i go, maybe in the gardens, maybe next to the temple, or near the distribution, all of it is beautiful. i was also thinking how the temples always seem timeless that you dont need to do anything for its beauty to suceed, but it was actually really nice for me to realise even the temple needs constant care and attention (like us all) to retain its beauty and sacredness. It was really wonderful to be able to experience that, i also thought that to have peace it doesnt need to be quiet, as long as your doing things that are right - peace is something you feel when your busy too! so thats my lil piece for you today :) hope you liked it....

It's Blogtery!

2005-06-05T21:08:00.000+01:00

Crazy Random words!
isnt it...
medium...
bogg standard...
blitz...
nojuju...
ouba juba...
blaggin...
yetti...
mutation...
nutbar...
all these wonderful
words in the world of Bex

Questions and Answers!

2005-06-05T11:43:00.000+01:00

I'm sat here now just wanting to type away so i thought id answer some questions some of you that have been asking!

Why the name Glamazon? well let me see once upon a time A VERY LONG TIME!! i used to watch a programme called POPULAR the chearleaders where called "the GLAMAZONS" no the word hasnt been deprived from my own imagination(or saying i am GLAMOUR", although i thought about the show and the girl's character, who is like me in ways she was the unpopular girl - the friend to all, but she strived to become a Glamazon not because she would be popular but because she wanted to improve and in the end SHE GOT IT, she kept going until she got her dream, and even made it being the home coming queen, now im not saying i want to be in that situation. But her DETERMINATION is what got me. And what i try to emulate SO THERES YOUR ANSWER :D
Why dont you sing solo? OK the short answer is because im not too good with a microphone and crowds secondly, i think theres many more people who have a beautiful voice than me! ever since i was little my voice just choaks when i am infront of loads of people, thats why i am in choir because i feel supported, and in unity.
Whats the thing that REALLY annoys you? ill spell it out I.G.N.O.R.A.N.C.E. you walk in a room you say hello, and people just look at you like an alien, do i do that to others no I DONT THINK SO, at least i hope not, im not being cheesy but i like to be friends with everyone, and when you are ignored it HURTS! so there you have it...
Do you want to do photography as a Career? YES i do, but i want to include that with digital imaging which also consists of web designing, but i have to go to college/uni to do that...watch this space lol!
Whats the best thing you do as a ward missionary? you know what? i love the whole thing, getting to meet new people, teaching them the gospel, working with the missionaries. i have to say overall though, its when i see progress. i have been in many appointments where the investigator is really interested and they have learned so much and you can see they are making the change in their hearts, thats the BEST thing! SO WONDERFUL TO SEE!
Who do you admire the most/your role models? i HAVE to start with my mum her love and support for me is tremendous! i have her to thank for alot on my life - my friend mark because he has been there 24/7 to listen to me go on and waffle, to help me sort my problems out HES FANTASTIC! my friends who all support me, lindsay, vikki, sarah d, ally, hayden, chris, laura, charlene, Andrew P, larissa, and Sara K. I am so thank ful for you all, who needs to follow celebrities when you have stars in your midst? im thankful for my dad and adopted dads Jeff and George and Rob who have shown me who i am, gave me encourage ment and have been sterling examples for me in my life! Elder and Sister Francom who have just BEEN THERE, given me so much love and support, i dont know where i would be without all these people, and if i left you out I STILL LOVE YA!
What would you most like to take photos of? i would like to do waterfalls, periodical photos, and babies (because i havnt covered them yet) but yeah definately those :)

Well there you go there all i can think of right now! so ask me more and ill tell you :D LV ME

2005-06-04T21:11:00.000+01:00

go on squeeze em jafar! sorry AHEM its chris hehe GO CHRISSS hahah bless ya you will have to tell me what you think (i forgot to add this pic)

2005-06-04T13:38:00.000+01:00

The song below is a song i really love and wanted to share, its by the maltese artist chiara
"ANGEL"
FAR AWAY
IN A LOST WORLD
I HEAR YOUR VOICE
CALLING FOR HEAVEN
CAST AWAY
CAUGHT IN MEM’RIES
YOU MUST BELIEVE
LOVE WILL COME THROUGH
I’LL BE YOUR ANGEL
IN YOUR DARKEST NIGHT
I’LL BE YOUR DESTINY
WAITING BY YOUR SIDE
I’LL BE THE SUNSHINE
WHEN YOU’RE FEELING BLUE
I’M ALWAYS HERE
FOR YOU
COMES A DAY
HEART ON FIRE
WHEN ALL YOUR FAITH
SEEMS TO BE MISSING
GO YOUR WAY
AND YOU’LL FIND THERE
A LAND OF HOPE
A LAND OF DREAMS
I’LL BE YOUR ANGEL
IN YOUR DARKEST NIGHT
I’LL BE YOUR DESTINY
WAITING BY YOUR SIDE
I’LL BE THE SUNSHINE
WHEN YOU’RE FEELING BLUE
I’M ALWAYS HERE
FOR YOU
AND WHEN YOU LOSE IT ALL
AND NOTHING SEEMS RIGHT
JUST KEEP HOLDING ON TO ME
I’LL BE YOUR ANGEL
IN YOUR DARKEST NIGHT
I’LL BE YOUR DESTINY
WAITING BY YOUR SIDE
I’LL BE THE SUNSHINE
WHEN YOU’RE FEELING BLUE
I’M ALWAYS HERE
FOR YOU

2005-06-04T01:35:00.000+01:00

My beautiful cousin Rach...theres beauty in all of us but this girl she is just PURE SUNSHINE

2005-06-04T01:32:00.000+01:00

Representing united nations!

2005-06-04T01:31:00.000+01:00

love these flowers (get to the temple!!)

2005-06-04T01:28:00.000+01:00

Last day of the daffodils! :(

Posted by Hello

2005-06-04T01:27:00.000+01:00

Aint trees BRILLIANT?

Posted by Hello

Bring on the talent....

2005-06-04T01:11:00.000+01:00

Friends such as these…
Friends that last forever
Are the ones you want to keep
They forget their selves
And encourage you to do better
Friend’s open doors you never thought possible
Make you see the way like no other
They love you even when you’re not so good
Lift you up, when you’re depressed and down
I’m glad I have a friend like that
I prayed such a long time for you
To have a friend like I have now
She is so sweet and loyal and true
I’m grateful to have a friend like you
You’re everything, just everything to me
Someday I hope I can but repay
The kindness and love you sent my way
By Rebecca Winter © 2004

This was inspired in my friends house lindsay when we all stuck together and painted all the house together it showed true friendship to one another, it just reminds me of then! but this poem can apply to all who have eternal and lasting friends...

Its all about your ATTITUDE!

2005-06-03T23:56:00.000+01:00

Here i am again to tell you my daily thoughts, but i had to write this one down. im sat here now and just got off the phone from my friend, im so thankful he is there to help guide and support me, but most of our conversation was about attitude and the way you look at things in life...i could have taken today as a real down right waste, but no i didnt, i took the opportunity to go and teach with the sisters, we really dont know how lucky we have it! i also had opportunity to help my other friend, i wont say who but due to the days events. She is a beautiful character in and out, her attitute is what gives her the most beauty of all, she radiates confidence, love and positivity. My own attitute reflects what i do in the gospel, if i wanted to be i could be negative but where would that get you? im so thankful for those positive people arround me for the ones who REALLY make a difference to my day and show me a better way! Let me know what you all think YOUR GREAT ALL OF YA!!

2005-06-03T00:40:00.000+01:00

My Private Mile
Distil my vivid lack of a memory
With my thoughts running wild
Like a weight upon my mind
The blissful peace and my way with words
Calm and serene the answer in my heart
The breeze upon the shore
Like a referral from my mind
My skin surrounds my hands and feet
I walk so imperfectly but still so unique
The wind carries my frame
And the water soothes my soul
Sleep deprives me of the restless humid hours
By the heat the sun on goes
Production of all things
Sets in my minds eye
Spiritual boundaries never set a mark
Imprints upon my wobbly knees
Like the moon so old and frail
Of my soon to deteriorate figure
My blood never did over spill
The mind goes on mysteriously still
The water still laps over me
The wind still blows so slowly
My heart is an open book
My soul has been given this life
For this is my final out look

Another one of my early poem, strange as it is has significant words and phrases that means alot to me and that have been important to me in the past, and even now! ENJOY

2005-06-03T00:30:00.000+01:00

Now that we’re together, we are forever…
Now that we’re together
Things just seem to turn out right
Now we are forever
Things make sense for more than a day and a night
Now that we’re together
We are so happy I can see it in your eyes
Now we are forever
I know you where worth the wait to be in my life
Now that we’re together
We can plan all our dreams and fight all our fears
Now we are forever
We can help each other grow strong, through pain and tears
Now that we’re together
We have a chance to learn and grow
Now we are forever
We will forgive our weaknesses and let them go
Now that we’re together
Life will be hard, but worth it with you
Now we are forever
I am grateful for us, now I don’t feel so blue
Now that we’re together
No one can tear us apart
Now we are forever
I will love you with all my heart

I did this poem for my friend who was getting married, i was her bridesmade and my thoughts of them reflected in these verses, its one of my personal favourite poems...

Things that make me happy

2005-06-03T00:27:00.000+01:00

Things that make me happy

My family
My friends especially Lindsay
Funny words phrases
Impressions ~ funny faces
Singing ~especially country and M People~
Holidays
The scriptures
My Bed
The Computer
Photography
Smiling
Dancing
Laughing
Funny films
Interesting films
Reading
Learning something about myself ~ about others
Making progress
Christmas
New callings
Missionary work
Listening to General conference or any uplifting talks
When I’ve done something right
Making my family happy
Helping other people
Doing the best in my callings
Pleasing my Heavenly Father

Poetry - Lifes Gallery

2005-06-03T00:20:00.000+01:00

Lifes Gallery

Images that quickly fade
Restored in your memory
Only time is a friendly healer
And the swirl of imagination
Picture it in your head
And you’re truly lost in inspiration
Landscapes rearrange
And people change
Rivers never return to normal
And now the storm is over
What so important about that
I hear you prominently ask
I see how each day
The breath I take in
The beauty all around me
The time to stop and take
The picture that will face
Forever in someone’s eye
Making this gallery in their mind
Lasting for eternity

Random nessecities of the wild one!

2005-06-02T12:34:00.000+01:00

Well im here again, i dont think many are actually looking here, but hey this is kinda like my journal! so i was sat here pondering my experiences with my photography if it wasnt for personal progress and my general desire to take photos i wouldnt have the talent i do today, i always struggled with my art in school although my teachers always pushed me as they saw i had a gift of some sort, i just had not found that yet, then in year 10 i discovered the masterpiece of digital photography when i used the schools camera in a project for movement, and infact it was warter droplets on a leaf, i had many random comments how wonderful it was. I even liked the final effects of what i had produced, but it didnt start there OH NO! when i started Young Women's, both my Young Women's president Ellie, and a fellow YW was absolutely wonderful at taking film photography they where snap happy, and ever more talented than i knew, so i never even tried it but had a desire to take beautiful photos like i had previously seen with them!

so i watched learned then took, and that is history!!! Thanks to my mum and dad they really supported me and got me a digital camera, when they realised i was in serious pursuit of a career of this kind they have encouraged and supported me through all of my artistic endeavours. and i have to say a BIG THANK YOU to them, and also to those early models who took risks with me to pose and be my stars! ok im not perfect now, i still get ugly shots, i still can have my bad days but it is a ability of vision and endurance....and if your still with me THATS WONDERFUL! hope you enjoyed that :D ill write more when my brain lends me a morsel of intelligence,

COMING SOON MY POEMS! your gonna love it...

2005-06-01T01:33:00.004+01:00

dont mess with BEX!

2005-06-01T01:33:00.003+01:00

SHES GOT SOME MUSCLE!

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CHARLOTTTTE

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bungie run

2005-06-01T01:33:00.000+01:00

my buddies

2005-06-01T01:32:00.003+01:00

nooo!

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go on bex

2005-06-01T01:32:00.001+01:00

herriot ville

2005-06-01T01:32:00.000+01:00

Convention 2005

Pictures from the convention...

2005-06-01T01:24:00.000+01:00

Well i thought you would all like to see the photos from the convention we had family feuds, and others simply trying not to slip on the bungie run! it was a class day and weekend ENJOY THE PHOTOS!

2005-06-01T01:16:00.000+01:00

My recent photo shoot

2005-06-01T01:04:00.000+01:00

Mum's photography...seems to be where i got the talent from :D

My 1st Blog! read it and weap...

2005-06-01T00:29:00.000+01:00

...As always ive been inspired to write a blog, so here i am bringing my own juicy slant to you all! well ive had a very intresting week, parties, conventions, temple trips, chatting to new and old friends its been excellent, I REALLY AM THANKFUL FOR THAT CONVENTION! ive been given a negative view in the past of YSA events but that has now changed, thanks to all those who made this weekend possible, you know who you are!!! and that is all for now until i have more to say CYAAA!