Emily Ellis:  

Life After highschool I went to Fresno state for a semester then married a Canadian-American, Jared, in February 96 and moved to Vancouver Island. We had our first son, Chase, in 98 and then three girls, Nadya (2000), Helena (2002)and Mila (2004) and lastly another boy, Silas (2007). I've been at home since our first child was born and don't plan on pursuing full-time work/school till all the kids are in school. I recieved my Canadian citizenship in 2004. Jared graduated from the University of Victoria in spring of 2004. We moved to Provo, Utah in August of 2004 so my husband could obtain his Masters degree in Fine Art, he graduated in 2007. We continue to live in Utah while we pursue his career opportunities. School Who doesn't look back at highschool and think,"What was I thinking?!" Every teenager is self absorbed and overly dramatic. I totally was. I'm just glad I only had to go through that once. I knew lots of people, I wish I had developed more meaningful relationships and had a closer group of friends. But I keep in touch with a handful of friends who I love. I had great support and constant encouragement in highschool, from not only my friends but their parents and teachers too. Looking back I can't believe the people I had crushes on. I loved band and cross country. I'll always remember how the cross country girls would put ice in their sports bras while we ran in blistering hot weather down dry creek. Marching band was the best-especially band camp and competitions, we had the greatest director. Mr. Peck was the funniest math teacher. All the sports coaches were great. The teachers and coaches did so much. I know I could never be a teacher, especially to teenagers, couldn't handle all they have to put up with. I would love to do l...Expand for more