Thursday, February 21, 2013
Excitement.
Well, I've started my mission papers!!! I AM REEEAAAALLLLYYYY excited. Can you tell??? I've been on pinterest constantly looking for appropriate but cute outfits. I've found a few affordable pieces but mostly I've just managed to pin close to a hundred blouses, skirts, and dresses that are frankly far beyond anything that would fit in my budget. Seriously, its ridiculous. Soooooo I'd like you to meet my new best friend Polyvore. The last four posts are the outfits I put together using Polyvore's website. I think I found a new addiction?? Soooo for all of you who are looking for affordable clothes that are appropriate for a mission I'd suggest you give it a try, you can set price restrictions, look up "midi" skirts that will cover the knee and you can mix and match to your heart's desire. I tried to use a few of the same items in the four outfits I created, I threw in some pricy jewelry and other items just to get the point of the outfit across I'm sure similar items could be found much cheaper at Forever 21. I am so excited that I can finally start the process of getting ready to go on my mission!! I can't wait to get my papers in, get my call and go!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Grateful.
Today I am in a thoughtful mood. Thinking of all that has gone on to make my life so wonderful and thinking on all the people I know that are hurting right now has made me feel so incredibly grateful for the atonement and God's love. Recently a girl from my stake who went to my high school took her own life. I didn't know her well and I don't know why, but I do know that she is loved by everyone that came in contact with her. What I remember is that she could make anyone smile and everyone wanted to be her friend. She was a talented beautiful girl and I am grateful for Jesus Christ who is taking very good care of her and whose atonement can heal any hurting heart.
I was also talking to a friend of mine who came home from his mission early. It made me so sad to see how defeated he felt. I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who knows each of his children and is always there to help build up the humble who turn to him.
I took time to think about all of the people I love and how grateful I am for all of them. They bless me daily with their kindness, love, personalities, and humor. I can't imagine what it would be like if one of them were gone. I was sure to thank Heavenly Father individually for many of the people that have blessed and changed my life for the better.
I am so grateful for these girls. I love them so much more than I can express. They have been my best friends all of my life, I'm so glad that families are forever.
I love each one of my cousins so much. They laugh with me, cry with me, and help me through anything I'm struggling with.
I was also talking to a friend of mine who came home from his mission early. It made me so sad to see how defeated he felt. I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who knows each of his children and is always there to help build up the humble who turn to him.
I took time to think about all of the people I love and how grateful I am for all of them. They bless me daily with their kindness, love, personalities, and humor. I can't imagine what it would be like if one of them were gone. I was sure to thank Heavenly Father individually for many of the people that have blessed and changed my life for the better.
I am so grateful for these girls. I love them so much more than I can express. They have been my best friends all of my life, I'm so glad that families are forever.
I love each one of my cousins so much. They laugh with me, cry with me, and help me through anything I'm struggling with.
I am so grateful for my immediate family. Every time I go home I realize it more and more.
I'm grateful for my dad and all he does for me. He helps me with my financial problems, computer problems, emotional problems, you name it. I am so grateful for all of the hard work he does. I can't imagine how hard it would be to balance all of the responsibilities he has, but he does in wonderfully. Thank you dad!!
I'm grateful for my mom and all she does for me. I know that she always does what is best for me and the rest of the family. I know she could be spending her time doing a lot of other things but she is always driving someone somewhere, taking kids or other ward members to the temple, doing family history work, and bringing our family together. I'm so grateful for her never ending desire to do good and teach her children to do the same. Thank you so much mom!
I am grateful for Mallory, she has always been my best friend. Its still weird that we live in different apartments and have different lives, but I always have fun with her and I'm so grateful that I've always been able to share whatever I'm feeling with her. She is so amazingly beautiful, spiritual, and fun. I love her so much!
I am grateful for Spencer. Man I wish we were one year closer in age so we could have had one year in high school together! Every time I go home I ask him for all the updates on PGHS. Last night I took him to ask a girl to Sweethearts. Man he's growing up fast!! I'm so grateful for his addictive sense of humor but his sweet kind personality.
I am grateful for Alex, he reminds me so much of myself. Its interesting to see him start worrying about what he wears and what he gets involved in. As he is trying to choose what teams, clubs, etc to try out for next year I can see a lot of the same insecurities and determination that I had. I love coming home and hearing whatever new story or comment he has, I'm so grateful for his funny and sweet personality.
I am grateful for Jake. What a sweet sweet kid he is. Sometimes he's a fireball, sometimes he's a goof, but he's always full of love and just what I need to turn a frown upside down. I love seeing whatever new neon colored soccer item he wants to buy and I love hearing about his student council adventures. I can't express my gratitude for the love and help he gives me whenever I see him. He is always running around doing me favors, telling me stories, and smiling. I'm so grateful for a loving little brother like him.
I am grateful for Becca. She is a gorgeous little girl with a spunky personality and a unique sense of humor. She always has something to tell me and I love hearing the new jokes she comes up with. Its interesting to see how much she tries to be like me and Mal, it must be hard to be the youngest and live at home with all the boys but I love her happy lively attitude. I'm so grateful for a loving little sister that pays lots of attention to what and how people are doing. She is going to grow up to be one beautiful spunky girl.
Lastly I just wanted to say how grateful I am for this kid:
He is always so willing to drive down here and back from SoJo without a complaint. He makes every bad day the best day ever, he sends me sweet texts randomly to make me smile, and he does everything he can to make me happy. I am so so so so incredibly grateful for him :)
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Updates.
Well. I stink. I know. I have been soooooo lame when it comes to blogging. Id say its because I'm busy (because I am) but thats really not the reason. Its because pinterest is waaaaaaaay too addictive so I spend perhaps too much of my computer time scrolling through countless pictures of perfectly painted nails, flawless outfits, and cutesy quotes. So I thought I'd rejoin all of you in the blogger world with a little update post and some really crappy quality pictures :)
So sundays are probably my busiest but favorite day. I now have meetings and assignments to take care of all day long. This sunday was a rare exceptionk I was actually able to sit back and relax for a few hours. So I made cookies and cream brownies (pinterest) recipe:
Then both of the Caitlins and I did each others hair and took some pretty great pictures (super beautiful, I know) It was a good day.
Yesterday wasn't quite so fun and relaxing. It was a day full of lots of tears for everyone in my apartment. Cassidy's best friend Nick Varney is leaving on his mission today and Cassidy had to finally say goodbye for the next two years. It was rough. When she walked in after classes I couldn't help bursting into tears just seeing how hard it was for her. Then I started crying even harder when I thought about how hard it will be for me too. It was just all over emotional. So we watched chick flicks, talked, ate ice-cream, and laughed a lot to lighten it up a bit. Yay for girls nights :)
Overall, life has been pretty good. My classes are pretty easy and I love what I'm learning. I have some pretty great people in my life to say the least. All of the girls In my apartment and Kaitlyn Clark (basically our 4th roommate) have decided to go on a mission. It will be so fun to see where and when we are going. I can't wait to see what the future brings!
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