I can't believe its June already. 3 more months and my life will be crazy busy with 16 credits of school. But until then...I plan to make this summer awesome. So far it has been pretty good, but I can just tell the best is yet to come.
On a side note, my brother and his family move tomorrow to Windsor, CA (yes, that is where I grew up). I'm really excited for their new adventure, but I gotta be honest and say I'm going to miss them like crazy! My brother's whole family is over, the kids have been crying all day....but I'm going to miss this. His 4 kids are going to grow up so fast and I don't want to miss a single day! I've enjoyed having them in Utah and they will be missed dearly. But I'm glad they will be in Windsor, cause I love that town and it'll give me an excuse to visit more often!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Love Despite Of...
Well I'm starting to become a once a month blogger now...kinda sad, but each time I think about writing I find something else to do instead.
I love Sundays. They are inspiring and rejuvenating. Today I had to give a lesson on the Restoration to the Relief Society. I honestly was a bit nervous because of the RM's in the room, but wanted it to be comfortable to all. So I mostly tried to have discussion about it. Something that I was overpowered with was the feeling of love from God. I have this theory about the Gospel. And well...when it all comes down to it, its all about love. God loves us, so He gave us His son to Atone for us. We love God, so we follow His commandments. See, love. That it's basically.
Before Relief Society, I went to my ward's marriage prep class, taught by wonderful Sister Lamoreaux! Amazing. She talked about the decision we make to love someone. That in marriage, we don't just fall into love, but that we decide every day to love the person we marry. It's easy to love someone because of something....but to love someone despite of something is even greater.
I kept thinking about how that is how God loves us, and that is how we are supposed to love everyone. It is not easy, but I think with practice it becomes easier. I know that I already love who I am going to marry, because I've already made that choice. I haven't found him yet, or fallen in love with him...but whoever he is...I know I have already decided I want to love him every day despite of his short comings. And I hope that he can do the same.
Life is interesting, and its amazing to me the situations I'm put in to learn and grow. I know God is directing my life. I can feel His influence every day. I know that when I pray, He truly listens. I know that I'm blessed with this knowledge, and I know it doesn't come easy to everyone. Someone made the point today that its a choice to look for God in our lives. He doesn't just appear to us and say, "Here I am." But He gives us subtle hints, and if we are looking for those hints...we will find that He is everywhere.
I love Sundays. They are inspiring and rejuvenating. Today I had to give a lesson on the Restoration to the Relief Society. I honestly was a bit nervous because of the RM's in the room, but wanted it to be comfortable to all. So I mostly tried to have discussion about it. Something that I was overpowered with was the feeling of love from God. I have this theory about the Gospel. And well...when it all comes down to it, its all about love. God loves us, so He gave us His son to Atone for us. We love God, so we follow His commandments. See, love. That it's basically.
Before Relief Society, I went to my ward's marriage prep class, taught by wonderful Sister Lamoreaux! Amazing. She talked about the decision we make to love someone. That in marriage, we don't just fall into love, but that we decide every day to love the person we marry. It's easy to love someone because of something....but to love someone despite of something is even greater.
I kept thinking about how that is how God loves us, and that is how we are supposed to love everyone. It is not easy, but I think with practice it becomes easier. I know that I already love who I am going to marry, because I've already made that choice. I haven't found him yet, or fallen in love with him...but whoever he is...I know I have already decided I want to love him every day despite of his short comings. And I hope that he can do the same.
Life is interesting, and its amazing to me the situations I'm put in to learn and grow. I know God is directing my life. I can feel His influence every day. I know that when I pray, He truly listens. I know that I'm blessed with this knowledge, and I know it doesn't come easy to everyone. Someone made the point today that its a choice to look for God in our lives. He doesn't just appear to us and say, "Here I am." But He gives us subtle hints, and if we are looking for those hints...we will find that He is everywhere.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Birthday Week
Birthday week was awesome...I turned 22 and felt so loved. Here is how the week went:
Monday: went to Applebee's with friends
Tuesday (my actual birthday): went shopping, ate at Carraba's for lunch, had a wonderful salad for dinner and then played laser tag
Wednesday: played soccer with friends that night and finished the semester!
Thursday: just went and saw Ingrid Michaelson in concert....AMAZING!!
Friday: went to the movies with my work, had a big family bbq and played laser tag again
It was just a good week. Nothing more to say.
Monday: went to Applebee's with friends
Tuesday (my actual birthday): went shopping, ate at Carraba's for lunch, had a wonderful salad for dinner and then played laser tag
Wednesday: played soccer with friends that night and finished the semester!
Thursday: just went and saw Ingrid Michaelson in concert....AMAZING!!
Friday: went to the movies with my work, had a big family bbq and played laser tag again
It was just a good week. Nothing more to say.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The girl with the painted finger nails
The summer hasn't started but I can tell its going to be a good one. Being able to wear nail polish is a good sign for the start of the summer...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
It all started with breakfast...
Today I woke up and went to breakfast at Kneaders with Jeffery and Kelly. Little did I know at that time what my day would end up to be.
Some how the conversation of the zoo came up and we all decided we would go. I did have class but decided the zoo was more important. So we hopped into my car and off we went!
The weather was nice, the zoo not too crowded and the animals were on their best behavior. Jeffery almost lost his life when a tiger clawed at him...only protected by a glass window.
We had extra time before we had to get back so we decided to go to City Creek...why not? And yes, this was my second time there. That place is magical. As soon as I walk on the grounds it's like a different world. I bought a new shirt and ate good food.
We then drove home. What a day! Hope you enjoy the pictures of the animals!
Some how the conversation of the zoo came up and we all decided we would go. I did have class but decided the zoo was more important. So we hopped into my car and off we went!
The weather was nice, the zoo not too crowded and the animals were on their best behavior. Jeffery almost lost his life when a tiger clawed at him...only protected by a glass window.
We had extra time before we had to get back so we decided to go to City Creek...why not? And yes, this was my second time there. That place is magical. As soon as I walk on the grounds it's like a different world. I bought a new shirt and ate good food.
We then drove home. What a day! Hope you enjoy the pictures of the animals!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
It is official
I'm loosing my mind. I have never missed a class because I forgot what time it started. Well today was a first. I thought my class started at 5...false it started at 4. I'm not supposed to loose my mind til I'm older. What in the world? There are a couple things that could contribute to this mistake:
1. I stayed up til 230 about four nights in a row.
2. I keep thinking about the Hunger Games and city creek
3. It's beginning to be the end of the semester and I have a lot of things due
But really I think I'm just loosing my mind. Hope everyone can be patient with me.
1. I stayed up til 230 about four nights in a row.
2. I keep thinking about the Hunger Games and city creek
3. It's beginning to be the end of the semester and I have a lot of things due
But really I think I'm just loosing my mind. Hope everyone can be patient with me.
Monday, March 19, 2012
choosing happiness
So I woke up today with a smile on my face. I was dead tired because I was up too late...but I was happy about life. I had a week a bit ago where a lot of my weaknesses were more apparent to others then I thought...and I was kinda annoyed cause I thought I was keeping it together better. But after that week, I thought about how my life and where I was at and if I was truly happy like I was telling everyone. And my conclusion was yes, I was truly happy. I may not have everything in my life I want...but I feel like I'm progressing and slowly getting to where I want to be. I'm happy because life is great. Even though hard things happen, there is always reasons to be happy. I want to always choose happiness in my life. Days are brighter, the simple things are sweeter and time feels like a gift. I may not be perfect, and I am not always good at expressing myself the way I want to be seen as...but that is okay. I rather laugh at myself then cry, and I seem to get over things faster that way. I do love life. I do love that tomorrow I get to wake up and have another day to live and choose happiness.
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