School is Over!!! Yes!

"It's not whats under the Christmas tree that matters its who around it..."

My Finals are official over and I am done until next spring. I am so glad to be done and have it over. I am also packed and ready to go, but it will be a couple of more days until I can go home. And soon I will be home with my family which is even more exciting. I can wait until I can leave. The only sad thing is that I don't want to leave my roommates. I am going to miss them so, so much! I just hope to be able to see them again soon.  They have blessed me in so many ways and I am a better person because of it. Heavenly Father is also watching out for me. He has surrounded me with wonderful people who love me and look out for me. They have done so much for me and I am so appreciative of them. I love them so much.

It's Finals Week Again!

                                        "Prayer is your personal key to heaven."                                                                                              ~Boyd K. Packer

So this is the last week of school! Yeah! I am so happy to be done with school. I hope that I do my best on my finals. Thankfully I have one done. I have four left to do. Yuck. I wish that I had no more. I also have to pack and clean my apartment, cause I wont be back for the winter semester, which makes me sad. I have to wait until next Monday before I can go home. I can't wait till I can see my family again. I will see my parents, siblings, cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and my Grandparents. I haven't seen them in nine months. It is about time. Like the song, "I'll be home for Christmas." I can't wait till next Monday!

There is one problem and it is kind of major. All the people here that I love, I wont see in the spring. I don't want to leave them. I am going to miss them so, so much. We have grown so close. They are apart of my family now and I don't know what I am going to do without them. Probably cry. I hope not, but that is what is probably going to happen. This last weekend, we went and took Roommate Pictures. It was a great time. I am so glad to have these memories, we could not stop laughing and having a great time. We also took pictures on the coldest day that week.

I am also afraid that I wont be able to get on the plane, because of whatever reason. I don't want to have anything that might stop me from getting home. Or that the weather will be bad and I will be stranded. I know that I am a goose and it is silly to worry now, but I can't help it. I have to tell myself that everything will work out in the end.

Wish me luck on my finals.

Thanksgiving Break

                  If you want to give light to others first you have to glow yourself.                                                                  ~ President Thomas S. Monson 

So this Tuesday was my last day of school for the week. Thankfully I can now rest so that when school ends in two weeks I am ready. I can't believe that it is that time all ready. Time has gone by so fast. I am ready to home though. To see my family and eat great food, spend time with my siblings. It will be great and I will be home for Christmas. It is also appropriate for me to now listen to as much Christmas music as I want too! Hope that I don't drive my roommates too crazy.

So my old roommate's parents asked me to house sit for them. Let me tell you most boring time this year so far. I feel like I am going to go crazy, because I feel like I don't see enough humans and you can only talk to the dog for so long before you feel too crazy. Yeah that's me. I have been talking to the dog. I can't wait till Sunday night. I am going back to civilization. Thankfully I have one faithful roommate who has come to see me everyday so far. Even though they don't stay long at least they are here for a little while. All this time does provide serious reflection of one's self. And time to day dream which is something that I haven't done in a while. I have also been watching a ton of TV show and movies. I am a little media out. Thankfully I have a book that I can start reading. I also got to talk to my family and my best friend on the phone.

 I also wished my many friends Happy Thanksgiving. My little brother, who is not so little any more, won in our Family Shoot-Out. That is where we have a competition to see who can shoot the most clay pigeons. I am proud of him. Wish that I could have been there. Then today is my little sister's birthday. I gave her a call and we talked for a little while. I also found out that my youngest brother was sick yesterday and today. Poor fellow. But isn't that what usually happens when you visit family. Someone gets sick and passes it along. I did two puzzles today, watched a ton of TV and did laundry. This is making for an exciting break.

Well that is my life story so far. Until next time.

Gratitude

"So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference."                                                                                                                                   ~President Thomas S. Monson 

My heart is full of gratitude today. I am thankful for my family. That I get to be with them for all time and eternity. I am thankful for their support as I went to college and make choices that will affect me in this life. I am thankful for their example of righteous living and love. I am thankful for their love that they freely give. I am thankful for my Grandparents and their example of going on a mission. I am thankful that my Grandma does work for our ancestors and lets me help. I am thankful for all those that have touched my life in little ways and in major ways as well.  I am thankful for my dearest friends and the laughter that we have shared. That I am  so lucky that I get to know them.

I am so lucky that I am able to go to college. That the Teacher's here are my teachers. That they teach me what they love. That I am able to incorporate the gospel into daily topics of conversations. That I am able to be so close to a temple of the Lord. I am thankful for uplifting music and movies. I am thankful for great food. I am grateful for learning how to cook. I am grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am grateful for the gospel and how it has blessed my life for better. My life would be empty and lack meaning if I didn't have the gospel in my life. I won't have this overflowing joy or love, at least it wouldn't be this strong or I would also be searching for more. With the gospel I can do all the simple things and be fulfilled.

There is so much in my life to be grateful for and I can't express all of it. Thank goodness that this month is a month of gratitude.

Swamped

"In great attempts, it is glorious even to fail."

                                    ~Vincent T. Lombardi

This is a really busy week for me. I have a ton of homework to do and I feel like so little time in the day to get it done. I have to go to these Gateway Seminars that are for my Foundation classes. I have two to go to and I went to one yesterday and I have another one today. Why do I cram so much into one week I will never know why.

So on October 19, I had to give a lesson in Relief Society. I got there early and was a little apprehensive about giving my first lesson. When the time was turned over to me, I said the first sentence and then started the second sentence. That's when it happened...I started crying. I could not stop crying the whole time. It was so mad at myself. I hate, HATE crying in public. With everyone looking at me. Everyone told me that it was a really good lesson and that the Spirit was there. I can testify that the Spirit was there! I know it. After that class, I went to the bathroom and make sure that my make-up wasn't running. My eyes were so red. I mean red. I didn't want to make eye contact with anyone. After that class, in every other class I wanted to cry as well.

Then this last week Meaning the days between October 20-25, on Monday for FHE we went to The Haunted Mill. Oh my goodness, it was so much fun. I did scream a little but I wasn't as bad as some others that where there. I also saw a friend there with her family. It was really nice. Luckily this week wasn't too bad. I had my half birthday this week. I made breakfast for myself and Brandi. It was really good. I made French toast, but it was a Nutella Sandwich and we had Bacon. I have missed bacon so much!

Well that is the last two weeks. Nothing much is going on, except is it Midterms, tests and homework. I hope that you all are doing good.

A Great Opportunities

"The time is now to rededicate our lives to eternal ideals and values, to make those changes that we need to make in our own lives and conduct to conform to the Savior's teachings."

                                                                                             ~David B. Haight

So I have made it through the second and third week of school. They weren't as long as the first week, thank goodness. Classes are going good. I got to hear from Jeffrey R. Holland on Tuesday September 23rd at devotional. It was a great talk about how we are in charge of our own happiness That we have to pursue after our own happiness.

Then that Saturday I got to go to the Temple. As I was walking with my roommate up to the Temple in the rain. There was a car who stopped and asked if we needed a ride. We took them up on their offer and didn't have to walk in the rain. Heavenly Father blessed me and my roommate for going to the Temple. Then later that night, I went to the General Woman's Broadcast. It was beautiful! I am so thankful that I went.

More beauty and joy has come my way. On October 4th and 5th, I have the opportunity to listen to living Prophets, whom serve God will all their might, mind, and strength. The counsels that they have given are beautiful and cause reflection of myself. I was spiritual edified and uplifted. My dedication to live and obey the laws was renewed. Questions were answered and ways provided for me to be able to achieve all that I wish to achieve. The wonderful thing is that its only the 4th. I haven't heard all the wonderful talks that will be given tomorrow and yet my soul rejoices in the truth of what has been spoke today. My testimony has grown and will continue to grow through out my life.

My thanks and gratitude fill my heart with joy and thanksgiving. That Heavenly Father has blessed His children with a living prophet who will lead and guide us to the truth of His Gospel. It is a truly glorious. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is a Prophet of God! That He holds the priesthood keys that have been restored to the earth. Listen to the call of the prophets voice, I beg you. Answer the call that will touch your soul and awaken it from sleep. They will bring you to the light and the way to be with Heavenly Father again for all time and eternity. The love of God is made manifest in the words they speak in reminding, pleading, chastening us to remember our Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Again, please listen (https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng). They know the way!

The First Week of School

"Other people may not have high expectations for me...but I had high expectations for myself"
                                                                                            ~Shannon Miller

It was crazy busy here. So this past week was the first week of school and I am glad that it is over. Thank goodness for the weekends, right? I feel like it has been at least a month or something. Other than that the week has been really good. I am taking five classes and one class is online and that it new for me. I am taking Family Foundations, Math for the Real World, Advanced Writing and Critical Thinking, Science Foundations, and a beginning Piano class. I really like my classes so far. I am excited for this semester and hope to be able to do my best in all of my classes.

My goals for this semester is to make sure that I get all my homework done before the weekend if at all possible. Sadly I don't have all my homework done for the week so this Saturday will be a fun day getting that done. l also want to go to the Temple every week if possible, at least once a week. Like today, I went to the Temple and did some family names that my Grandma sent me. I am going to reread the Book of Mormon, I am actually about to start Alma tomorrow. So that is exciting. I am so excited for General Conference. I can't wait to hear what the prophets have to say!

More exciting news is that I have bought my bus and plane ticket so I can go home!!! I know that I have three months before I get to go home but I am still excited. Also great news is that I got a new computer!!! (I am using it right now to write this blog.) I am so thankful to my Father who loves me! I miss him and can't wait to see him! And everyone else who is back at home. Three moths will fly by before I know it.

Also I got a new ward this semester. The guys seem really nice and fun. I think that it will be a good semester. I also met my FHE brothers this Monday. FHE will be fun. I can't wait to get to know the people in my ward. The Bishop as well is really nice and he knows that it will be a transition but is confident that soon everyone will be comfortable and okay with it.

Well that's all I have for now. I'll write soon.

The Summer is Winding Down

"In order to be most effective in our service, we need to put our own lives in order. Then, as we live the gospel, our lives will reflect righteousness and virtue, and we will be a powerful influence for good in the lives of others."
                                                                                           ~O. Leslie Stone

 School is about to start in two weeks. I am a little sad, because I liked that I didn't have to do homework or stress about school. It was really nice just to be able to get up when I want and to eat when I want and watch a ton of movies and hang out with friends all day. But I am looking forward for people to be coming back into town. I will be able to meet new people and make new friends.

Exciting news is that I have finally finished reading Preach My Gospel!!! I am so thankful that I read it. I have learned so much. I am thankful that the father planted in my heart the desire to read Preach My Gospel. As I have read and studied it, I have learned more about the gospel, and ways to share the gospel. My testimony has grown and is stronger than before. Reading Preach My Gospel has improved my life in many ways. I have learned more about Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father, and ways to feel the Holy Ghost. The love that Father has for all of his children can be seen when you learn how to share the gospel. I have improved my knowledge and study time. I hope that for whatever mission the Father has for me, that I can do my best and become my best. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

I have also finished reading a book called the The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister. It was a great read. It was fantastic! It helped me to understand the Atonement better and to think about things in a different way. This book has also helped my testimony as well. I would recommend this book for those who want to learn more about the Atonement or who wish to understand what it really means. I am so thankful to have read it and hope that I will never forget the Savior's atoning sacrifice for me personally and personally for every individual who will take upon him His name and always remember him. I am thankful that Jesus Christ is the example that I have to follow to become like him. I am thankful for the love that he possess for every individual and that I have felt a portion of that love for his children.

I am thankful for the Temple and for being so close. I am thankful for the work that can be done in the Temple and that I am able to be apart of that work. Thank you Grandma for sending me names. Today, is a beautiful day! and it was made even more beautiful when I came out of the Temple with peace and joy in my soul. Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing me with peace and joy.

Livin' Up the Summer

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter."
                                                      ~E. E. Cummings

Since I have last posted I have gone on vacation. I went with my roommate Jane Doe and her family to Bear Lake. Oh my goodness! It was beautiful! I was sad to leave. It has become one of my favorite places that I have been to so far. The water was a beautiful blue. If I could I would have bottle it up and brought it home. But when you bottle water it is clear, so I couldn't bring home the color that I wanted to.

This is a view of Bear Lake. You can see that it is beautiful. We spent hours down on the lake. I got to ride a wave runner for the first time was well. We also made sandcastles. They turned out great in my opinion. We also went on a hike. Me in my laziness wore flip flops and stepped on a cactus. The funny thing about that is that I didn't even know that I was stepping on a cactus until my roommate's dad told me. I only got a few stickers on the sides of my foot and got those out. From the top, the view was spectacular!!

This is me standing at the top (see flip flops) and below is the view of the little town.

Then one morning I woke up early and saw this beautiful sunrise.

So that was my vacation. I hope to be able to go back some day. I loved it there!

Then when I got back. I hung out with some friends. We did all kinds of things. We went bridge jumping, had a marshmallow roast, went on a hike, watched a movie. played volleyball. I met a ton of new people. I had a blast.

But then they went out of town. So another roommate and I were parked on the couch watching TV. When she is like I want to throw a party. I was like okay I am down for that. The truth of the matter was that I wanted to flirt with some cute guys. So the party was last night and let me tell you it was a blast. It was great. I am so glad that we threw a party. I did not know anyone who came. So I got to met a ton of new people. Also let me tell you that when a group of cute guys come walking into your apartment it feels great.  I got my wish!! It made for a great day, actually it was night. We played games that I have never played before. All I am going to say is that I liked these new games, can't wait to play them again. They also liked my cookies and brownies which would make anyone feel great. They didn't leave until curfew, which was midnight. I hope that they all had fun.

So that is a brief version of my summer so far. I hope that the last few weeks of my summer are just as fun.

Congrats to My Roommate!!

"Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men."
                                                                      Doctrine and Covenants 11:21

Yesterday, my roommate received exciting news! She is going to serve a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She received her call to serve in Spain. I am so excited for her. This is a great opportunity for her and also yesterday her older sister got home from serving her mission in Germany. I think that it is so exciting that her sister got to come home and be there to see her little sister open her mission call. I know that She will do great and will serve the Lord with all her might, mind, and strength, and endure to the end. I am so thankful that I was able to be there. I had a fun time with her family.

Part of me wonders where I would go if I went on a Mission. I wish that I could know before, but that is not how it works. Which is fine. A mission is not for the faint hearted. Even if I don't serve an official mission, I know that everyday I can have missionary opportunities. Like, yesterday my roommate's Grandpa asked me when I was going to get my call. I replied that I am on call every day. And it is true. Everyone was impressed with my reply.

I am going to miss rooming with her. She is great and puts up with my weird quirks. We had planned on taking five classes together, but she wont be able to take them now. It will be just me. I am a little bummed about that. I was excited to take these classes with her, but I will get over being bummed. I know that I can do it, because I have done it before, so it is nothing new.

Well that is all the exciting news for now.

My Summer Has Just Begun!!

"We must use time creatively, and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right."
                                                             ~ Nelson Mandela

SO now that I am done with my first year of College, I feel great. Ready for my break that is for sure. I am spending it here with four of my roommates from the Spring semester. One is actually leaving tomorrow to go home, but will be back for the Fall semester, so that is okay. I will miss her while she is gone. Thankfully I will have the other two, or my life would be so boring.

So this last weekend. I went and floated the Warm River. It was fun, but the name is deceiving. It was freezing water! Especially when you had to sit in the water. Wow! It was so much fun! I put sunblock on before I got in the water. I have this one awkward sunburn on my thigh. It is just a little strip. It is pretty funny to see it. Then after that we went and got shakes. It was good. Oreo's are fantastic!! I just have to say that. I wish that I could eat Mint Oreo's all day, but I can't. Then when we got home, we got invited to go hang out with friends and when I say that I mean I only knew one person, besides my roommate. Everyone else seemed really nice though. We played games. We played Uno and Five Crowns (I think that is what it was called.). I won the first round of Five Crowns and at least a game of Uno. I got teased as well, the Stinker.

The next day was church and it was early and by that I mean at Ten in the morning. So I woke up an hour and half before church started. I didn't get to eat breakfast (sadness), so my stomach started growling really loud. Embarrassing! It was a lot fuller than I thought that it was going to be. So now I have to meet new people. Fun (I mean that for real and sarcastically).

Then Monday, I got to sleep in till nine. It was great! It makes me so happy!! It was an good day. That night we got invited to a friend's house. We played volley ball, and then Around the World Ping Pong, then we ate Raspberry shakes, and then played Murder in the Dark with creep music. It was creepy, but a fun game. After that we had to go. But it was a fun day.

Then today at an unreasonable time (it was nine o'clock in the morning by the way) I got woken up by a text. I got invited to go and play games in the park as well. So I was like, well I am up now so I might as well go, because I am not going to fall back to sleep. So I got up and got ready and studied Preach my Gospel. Then I left. I was a little nervous to go by myself, because my roommate who is the guy's friend was still sleeping and I didn't know if she would be okay with me going and hanging out with her friend. But I went and had a blast! I was with them for six and a half hours. Playing all kind of games, like ultimate Frisbee and a soccer like game (I have learned so many new games in the last few days), and now my poor body is going pay. I never knew that I had all these muscles. I got so hot and sweaty that I could smell myself and I felt bad for those around me. Then I got all clean and felt better. Now I am not so repulsive to myself and others. I am glad that I went. I made some new friends. It was a great day!

Well it is way past my bed time, but lets be honest I will be up even later after this post. Have a good night. Until my next post.

Done with My First Year of College

"Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come."
                                                                              Doctrine and Covenants 130:18-19

Well I am officially done with my first year of college. It is so nice! I can now relax for a month until I begin my Sophomore year. I hope I did well on all my finals and that I get good grades. I already miss my roommates who have left. But they all got home safely, so that is great.

Now I can watch as many movies as I want! Maybe sleep in...sigh in bliss. I can't wait to get sleep. Spend more time with the remaining roommates. Lay listly on the couch. Eat all day. Oh and READ! all day. That would be so great. Of course I will be doing this around my job if I can get one. I hope I can. Oh yesterday, I got a Library card!! It was so exciting!!

Anyways that is my life as of now. Endless possibilities!

This Crazy, Fun Week!

"Just imagine the reversal that would take place if full integrity were to rule in family life. Homes would abound in love, children and parents would have respect for one another, and children would be reared in righteousness through parental example- the greatest teacher of all time."
                                                                                                             -N. Eldon Tanner

I have had a blast this week! I mean it is really hot and they don't have AC in the apartments, because it is not life and death out here like it is back home. So it has been a little uncomfortable. So my roommates on Tuesday decided to go night swimming at like 9pm. I had just woken up from a brief nap and the invited me to go. I was super pumped because I have never been night swimming. So we got ready and invited people. There were eight girls and only two boys. Not really even, but oh well. The water in the beginning felt really cold and took awhile to get use too. After you went under it got a ton better. It was a beautiful night. The sky was clear and the stars were shining and the people were fun. It was just our group there this night. There was a waterfall with enough room to go under it and be between the water and the rocks. I could see it being a romantic place. We played the chicken fighting game in the water and just swam around until people were started to get dunked. I am just going to be prideful when I say this, it took three people to take me down and it was only because they all ganged up on me. At the end of our adventure of night swimming we were taking pictures. After the pictures, I got dragged back into the water and ended up tripping on the rocks. It didn't hurt at all, so breath easy. It was a great day.

Then the next day was hot and I was laying listlessly on the couch "trying" to do homework. I am just saying that, because I had the book that I was going to read, but wasn't really reading. I know I am a sinner, because I have finals real soon and so much homework to do, but I just can't really muster the will to do it. Oh well. Well anyway that night we went night swimming again. There was another group there before we got there and more coming. So it was a little crowded, but we met new people. The water was freezing. I don't know why, but it was and there was a lot of foam on top of the water. At first glance I thought that someone had dumped bubble solution into the waterfall. The people that we met there, funny enough they were going to McDonald's as well and we ran into them there and talked for awhile. Then we went home. I couldn't sleep that night as well, because earlier and I mean around four something I fell asleep and someone, I don't know who, was tapping and they wouldn't stop for like an hour and a half. I had fallen asleep, but got woken up and couldn't go back to sleep. I saw a light on and came out here to check who it was. One of my roommates is sick and couldn't sleep either. She was up and we talked for a little bit, before we both went back to bed. I was out like a light after that, because the person who was tapping stopped. It was a glorious moment!

School is winding down. It is almost summer time! I am ready for summer and no homework. It is only sad that it is for a month and then I am back to school. OH well. The price I pay for an education. Finals are in two weeks. I hope that I can do my best and get good grades for the semester.

Other news, my cousin who is going on a mission to Arizona is in the MTC. I didn't know it till this week. I wish that I had gotten the chance to say good-bye and good luck. I will miss him, but I know that what he is going to the Lord's work and I am so very happy that he is doing so. Tomorrow is my littlest sisters birthday and when I talked to her earlier, she was really upset that I wants going to be there for her birthday. But I hope that she stills has a great time.

Well that is really all that is going on in my life as of now. I will keep you posted on any developments.

Have I been busy

"Nowhere else, save in the home, is there greater opportunity to practice and to educate in the principles of integrity." 

                                                                                         ~N. Eldon Tanner

It has been a long time and many things have happened during this time. I have enjoyed this semester. I have gotten to do many new things. I have gone tubing for the first time and wow am I sore. It is so worth the pain! Later that day I went to a Rodeo. It was really cool and nice to see cowboys. I have seen Maleficent, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and the new X-Men: Days of Future Past. They all were really good and enjoyed them immensely. For the X-Men movie, it was a date. I actually had to ask the guy out. So that was nerve racking. Let me just say that I understand why boys have a difficult time asking out girls. No one wants to be rejected. The date was fun and afterward we talked for awhile. I shed one tear during How to Train Your Dragon 2. Maleficent was really, really good.

Speaking of dates I went on a double date. We went swing dancing and I had a good time. My parents sent me my bike and now I bike a lot of places and in style, because the bike that I was borrowing before had a baby-seat on the back, and everyone would joke about it. I would too so.

My friend from home got back from his mission this month. I haven't seen him yet, but I can't wait. It will be great, I just know that it will be. Also my cousin is getting ready to leave on his mission and I know that I will miss him terribly for two years, but I am very excited for him.

This week is going to be fun as well. This Wednesday, a group of us are dressing up in the 50s and going swing dancing. Then this Saturday, I am going to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as a play. I love that movie. I don't care what anyone says. It is great and I love it. So I am excited for that. And whatever pops up this week that will be fun.  That is pretty much all that I can think of right now, because I am really tired. So until next time.

Blessings

"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."
                                                        ~Samuel Johnson

I have been very blessed. My father, a year and four months ago, was diagnosed with cancer. While it was hard, I am grateful for all that I have learned about myself during this trail and the blessing that Heavenly Father gave me and my family. I am thankful for the opportunity to go to college and to learn. For the people that I have met and have become friends with, my roommates and family. I am thankful for the scriptures so that I can learn about Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ. I am thankful that I have the companionship of the Holy Ghost and thankful for the promptings that I receive.

I am having a blast here at college and love spending time with my roommate and friends. They are awesome and great people. Even though it is midterms this week, I can scarcely believe that we are halfway through the semester. I hope that will have good grades after this week. And that I will do well on my Plant Science midterm.

Well that is all for now. Till next time.

Wednesday

"Within my earthy temple there's a crowd;
There's one of us that's humble, one that's proud,
There's one that's broken-hearted for his sins,
There's one that unrepentant sits and grins;
There's one that loves his neighbor as himself,
And one that cares for naught but fame and self.
From much corroding care I should be free.
If I could once determine which is me!"
                                        ~Edward Sanford Martin

When I woke up today, I was exhausted and in the fog of waking up, was like, why is my alarm going off, today is Saturday. This is exactly what my roommate Jane Doe said the day before. Yesterday I went and meet with my Bishop and he was asking me how I was doing and I said doing great. He asked if I was dating anyone and I said no. He asked why and I said, because no guys have asked me and I am afraid to ask the guys. He said that he has to tell the guys that they need to ask out girls on dates. I felt better when he said that it wasn't the girls job to be the one asking for dates. Because that is how I feel, when I don't get asked on dates. That it will be my job to ask the guys on dates. I am kind of old fashioned though. I want to make the guys court me. 

Then in my Book of Mormon class this morning, we also got on the topic of dating and how the guys get afraid especially after a girl turns them down. I really wanted to tell them to man up anyway. But I don't think that it would have been appropriate to do that. So i refrained. Someday I will find a guy that will ask me out on a date. Someday...someday...sigh. Sorry I don't mean to rant, but that is how I feel right now. 

On another note, it has been raining again. I love it when it is thundering. It makes me miss home and all the thunder storms there. Beautiful! I love nature. 

Well that is all for now. Till next time.

Doing Great

"...Jesus Christ, the Savior, who taught that man cannot live a divided life, that he cannot serve two masters....This virtue is one of our greatest needs today."
                                                                                             ~N. Eldon Tanner

Doing great. I had a fun weekend. I got home from class on Friday and did nothing, in the way of homework. I watched Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D. and painted my nails and then went to a friends ultiamate freezbee game. It was fun even though it was raining on and off. Then we went back to their apartment and watched a movie. The next day was fun as well. One of my FHE brother's was part of a group who was building an 8ft rocket and he took us, meaning Jane Doe and I, to see them launch it. It took four hours though, but at least the sun was shining and warm. I even got a little sunburn on the back of my neck. Then we were talking about food and he wanted us to cook him dessert. But we were like, when have you ever cooked food for us. So we planned on cooking food for each other and eating it together on Sunday. We made Potato Rolls, Apple pie, and a Cherry pie. He made Beef Stroganoff. It was a fun meal. Almost all of my FHE brothers were there and they are pretty funny. The meal was a success (especially the Apple Pie, it was so darn good!). We all had a fun time and after dinner we watched a movie. During the movie we stopped it so that we could go on a bike ride. The bike ride was so much fun! I had a blast and can't wait to go on another bike ride. Then after the bike ride we finished the movie. I made a new friends as well. She was very nice. Also in the future, there is a canoe trip. I CAN'T wait!!! I love canoeing and it will be a blast. Trying to get a group together of who want to go. Many say that they do, but we will see who makes it.

On a more interesting level, it is about to start raining. I love the beginning of a thunder storm. I love mid-western thunder storms as well. I like it when it rains. Well that it all for now and I have to get homework done. Till next time.

I am doing great

"Let us pursue this thought of a man being whole within himself or undivided. Such a one would never find himself at war within himself as to which course to pursue or which decision to make. Constantly there would be unity of purpose."
                                                                                                                    -N. Eldon Tanner

So I think that I have decided on what I am going to go into for my Major. Apiology, which is the study of honey bees. If I don't do that, I think that I will do something in Agriculture. Growing up, I was adamant that I would never have anything to do with Ag., that I wanted to somethings totally different, like a Librarian. Even though I love reading and holding books. Agriculture makes me happy. I can laugh about it now and smile at myself and think that I was so funny. It will be an adventure to see where I go from this point on. I just hope that whatever I choose will be the best for me and so that I can help those that will need my help.

I had a great weekend and Monday as well. I watched one of my favorite movies of all time. Seven Bride for Seven Brothers. It is a musical and great. I love singing along and wish that I could dance like they do in the movie. It would be awesome. If you haven't seen it, I would encourage you too. At least once, just so you can say that you have seen it. Then after that I watched another show called Kiss Me Kate. I love old movies. There is just something about them that has class. They are enjoyable and timeless. Even the black and white movies. Those one, I'm not going to lie, took me awhile to like, because I love color so much.

I had to also take a test. It was a hard test, it took about 3 hours to finish. There were many times I was so confused and wanted to give up and be like, oh well! But I didn't and persevered and completed it and didn't even do that badly. Which was great. Then that night I went to an dance on campus. I wish that I could be a cool dancer, but I am not. I feel like an awkward dancer and everyone just doesn't make eye contact. (I really don't blame them.) Even though I really can't dance I had a blast and got to see everyone else moves. Some of them were pretty cool.

For Mother's Day, I called my Mom and wished her a Happy Mother's Day. Then I called my Great-grandma as well. It was good to talk to them. I hope that they both had a great Mother's Day.

For FHE (Family Home Evening), I had to give the lesson and then we played a game. It was called the Shoe Game. Where you sit in a circle and have a shoe. One person is in the middle and they try to get the shoe as the people in the circle pass it under their legs. When the person isn't looking and you have the shoe, you can smack the person is the middle. It was crazy and fun. Not something that I would play with random people.

Well I hope to keep you posted. Till next time.

It has been too long

Let me just start with that today is a great day! Even though it is dark and rainy, it is a great day! Actually when I think about it, since the last time that I had posted it has been great! A lot of amazing things have happened. I'll try to remember them all, but I don't know if I will get it in the correct order; so bear with me.

I got a new calling in Relief Society. Then I got set apart and that was great. The Devotional's that I have gone have been great and I have felt the spirit a lot as I listened. I have made new friends (I can actually remember their names when I see them, so that makes it even better.). I don't have to go to a gateway seminar for my Foundations English class (another great thing). I have gotten an A on my Math test. I was not very confident on my grade, but I did my best. YEAH! I have awesome FHE brothers, they make me laugh so much and I think that it will be a great semester with them. I was able to do service for the people who work at the I-Center, where we listen to the devotionals, and for the community. I feel a great love and joy for everyone. I know that it may seen weird that I am saying this, but it is true. I want everyone to be as happy as I am right now! And to feel the joy that makes you want to break out into song and smile at everyone and make them smile. I am so blessed! Oh, and today is a Friday, a great day of the week.

On a more Spiritual level, I have had plenty of time to read and study the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and Preach My Gospel, and Jesus the Christ, and the General Conference talks from April's Conference. I am loving life. I feel so blessed by Heavenly Father. I am so thankful that I have these wonderful resources that I can learn from and have my testimony and foundation of the Gospel grow. I know that my Father in Heaven and his son Jesus Christ lives and loves me. I want everyone to know that I will never deny him and I will NEVER take it back. Because I can not, for I have received personal revelation that they live, love me, and everyone else. I just hope and pray that whomever reads this will find the same truth and know with every fiber of their being that what I say is true. Please don't harden your heart, I beg you. Search for yourself, because the desire to come to this knowledge for yourself is within your heart. I have the same desire and have been searching and studying the old and new scriptures that have been saved for our day. What I have learned has brought me to a new understanding of my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I have felt the Holy Ghost testify to me the truth of what I have learned and I know that the same can happen to you. If it is with pure intent that you seek the truth you will find it. I am thankful that Heavenly Father has blessed my with the knowledge that I seek and the little things in life that may not be as important to Heavenly Father, but are important to me. He knows that and still blesses me. I know that these same feelings and desires can be yours if you want them to be.

A Couple of Days Later

So my plan now is to have a quote that I like with every post.

               "Particularly in the home should integrity be taught and practiced 
                as a basis for its extension in to
                community life and all other phases of living."

                                               -N. Eldon Tanner

It has been awhile since I have posted. So I will try to catch you up on my life since then. Um...I went to church and got a new calling. It will be interesting to see what happens. Got my homework done and it was a BEAUTIFUL day and warm!!! So I went on a walk with Jane Doe. We went to the park and played on the swings, sat in the grass (it was great to sit on the grass and not worry about getting chiggers. It was great!). Made cookies and pancakes, also delicious.

Had a weird conversation today. I was on the third floor and leaving the building, when two guys left their classroom ahead of me. I was following then down the stairs when one of the guys in front of me turned around and looked at me said hi and then turned facing forward. I replied hi, back. Then he turned back around towards me and asked if I wanted an apple. I replied back sure. He looked back at me and said, "Really?" I said, yeah. I took an apple and that was the end of our conversation. It may have been a little awkward, but that was it. So I walked home carrying an apple. It was only then, that I thought about taking an apple from strangers; like in the story of Snow White. I was being all fanciful and thinking, maybe he wanted to poison me, I would fall 'asleep', and then he would awaken me with a kiss. (So okay maybe I am a dreamer. Not that I want to be poisoned!). I seriously think that it made my day for something funny.

Other than that I read a book that was called, Stories from the Life of Porter Rockwell; it was written by John W. Rockwell & Jerry Borrowman. It was an really interesting read. I learned so many things about Porter Rockwell. I am glad that I read it. I think that if you want to learn some really cool things read it, then I suggest that you read this book, but I want to remind you to keep on open mind as you read it. On Tuesday, I went to devotional. It was great! I loved it! I really needed to hear what the speaker Brother J. D. Grffith.I have been studying my scriptures and learning a lot.

Well I think that really sums up the time in between posts. Till next time.

It's a Monday!

Monday's are okay days. There are those kind of days that means that you have to go to work and not be lazy anymore. Which is a good thing if you think about it. Not everyone can be lazy. Well I had morning class at 7:45. So I had to get up at 6:30, but had an alarm go off at 6am. I thought that I had turned it off, but I didn't. That was rude...to myself? Also the WEATHER could not make up its mind. It wanted to snow and be sunshiny all at the same time and it just was not working for me. It was cold and then warm and then cold again. it really put me out, having to wear a sweater and then I didn't have to. I was like make up your mind weather?

In a class today we had a Know Your Neighbor Quiz.  Thankfully it was only first names. I passed with flying colors and got everyone's name right. I am so happy. There were 40 other students in the class. I love that class and I really didn't want to take it. My soul is crying out for agriculture classes, I guess. I don't know. We will see what happens later in the school year.

Really nothing other than that had been going on today. So I guess that it is. Till next time.

The Weekend

Well, this weekend a roommate had some friends visit. So the apartment has been pretty cramped and I am ready for it to be quite and calm. It was also raining so everyone stayed inside. So...I had to get out or go crazy and not the good kind of crazy. Jane Doe and I, went and played Sardiens and then went and saw Captain America: the Winter Soldier! It was great a second time around as well. I enjoy watching Superhero movies.We both got to thinking about what kind of power that we would want and I and would like to control water or have the powers of Mother Nature (aka weather, the ability to grow things, etc). I think that it would so cool.

So this last Friday, Jane Doe and I came to an agreement about the lovely smells that they have for men. There is just something about it that is so good. I don't know what, but I can't help but love it. Then I was talking to my roommates and we got on the topic of boys and what kind of boys we like. There is the show called Studio C that had made this hilarious show. It is called the Bad Boy Rap. IT makes me laugh so hard. If you watch it, you will laugh really hard as well.

Now I am watching the Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time. I really like this movie, because it makes me feel warm (and as I have mentioned in my previous posts, I like to be warm). I also think that it is cool when he, meaning Dastan, does all the running on the buildings. I think that it is called par-core? I really don't know, but it makes me want to be able to do that. Which will never really happen in this life. I am okay with that. I also have this weird thing that when I see Dastan, I really want to wash his hair. It is so greasy, so it kills me. Maybe it is just me. I don't know.

Well it is getting late and I need to go. Till next time.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Happy Birthday to Me, happy birthday to Me, happy birthday dear Curly Lioness, happy birthday to Me. Today is a very important day for the whole world, because I was born and also..."That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket." (I hope that everyone knows this quote! IF you don't it is from Miss Congeniality.)

But seriously today was a great day. My roommate made me French toast and Bacon and both were good. Then I got to get ready for my classes that I had later today. I took my time and was relaxed. Then after my noon class. My parents had asked me to be home between 12:45-1pm. They had gotten me a Sandwich, a pickle, a cookie, Root beer, and a bag of chips from Jimmy John's. You should've seen how big the sandwich was! It was almost too big to go into my mouth, and my jaw popped when I tried to bite down. It was sooo good. I love a Roast beef sandwich. I really like the regular sandwiches, which are kind of plain, but they satisfy my hunger and taste great to my taste buds.  Many people have wished me a Happy Birthday and it is just great to have people wish you a happy birthday. I also got to celebrate my birthday with my family before I left home, that was nice. I got two cakes and ribs (that my uncle made for me, because I love ribs!). My Aunt and Cousins made me a pink princess cake that had Tinker Bell in the middle and my mom made me an Ice Cream Cake that was made with Mint Oreo's. Oh my! It was gone within a matter of minutes. It was the best gift my mom could have given me. It satisfied my mint and Oreo craving. If you have never tried I suggest that you make it or find a company that makes it. You wont be sorry (unless you don't like mint or Oreo.). Today I have had Ice cream and frozen Yogurt, and a lot of food. Which is great for a college student. Who would complain of eating too much? Not me, especially not when it is ice cream or belongs to that family.

Something else exciting!!! My Cousin has gotten his mission call and he is going to Arizona. I am so excited for him and know that he will have many opportunities to teach the gospel to those who are ready to hear with their hearts and minds. I hope that he can do his best and meet the people that need him to reach them. My Grandparent's are also in Arizona for their mission as well. But they are in a different part then he will be. But maybe they will see him? Who knows what will happen and why? Some more great news is that my brother, Scout, did really well on the ACT. We are all happy for him, me especially, I hope that he will do well for all of the tests in life.

Me and my roommate watched Mulan and sung to all of the songs. I love the original Disney movies, there is just something about them that makes you feel carefree. It is a nice feeling when you have to do homework and don't want to. But my homework will get done. It will just be tomorrow, because now my body is shutting down after all the sugar that I have just consumed. So I think that I will turn in now (before I can think to write anything that will make this a really long post. (: )

I want it to be Friday

Man do I wish that today was Friday. I want to be able to sleep in and lounge around in my pj's. Unfortunately I can't, because tomorrow is not Saturday. It will actually be Friday and that means that I still have to go to classes. (Sigh.) But the good thing about tomorrow is that it is my birthday. That I am looking forward too. Funny thing is that I kept forgetting that this Friday is my birthday and then I would remember and be all excited for it. Silly little me; I don't know what I am going to do with myself.

Other than wish that today was Friday. I pretty happy because I was able to purchase two books that I really wanted. They are called Preach My Gospel, (this is the miniature version of the big book), and Jesus the Christ, by James E. Talmage. I am so excited to read Jesus the Christ! I have been wanting to read that for a long time now, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Then today I had a couple of hours to wait till my next class, and I was debating on whether or not to go to the University Bookstore. I did and was looking at their books, (that was the real reason why I wanted to go there), when I found it with the missionary books. I was really excited. I didn't have money on me then so I had to go back later to get it. I got them both and now I just want to dive right in Jesus the Christ, but I am making myself wait till I get my homework done before I start reading it. I can't wait! It has really made my day, which may confuse many people who don't really know me or understand me. That's okay, some days I don't really understand myself either. So don't worry you are not the only one.

I also saw this book that looked interesting. It was about Porter Rockwell and all of his deeds. I was really tempted to get it, but I didn't. I think that maybe I will go and get it later; who knows. I also want to see the movie called The Saratov Approach. I don't know what I would have done if I was in their shoes and I am thankful that in the end they were released. It must've been hard for their families and them.

Well it is time to go and get some sleep now. Night and till next time.

Becareful of what you post

So you know how I was just telling you about how I love the spring, because it is warm? Well, guess what I woke up to this morning? That's right snow! I was like are you kidding me? It is almost the end of April. Why is it snowing? A little piece of my soul died at the thought of having to walk to classes in the snow. Thankfully that at the end of my first class it had stopped snowing, but it was still cold. It was cold to me till later in the afternoon. The sun came out and melted the little layer of snow that had stuck to the ground. During the whole day it was windy, which is no surprise if you live here. Other than that. Today was a good day, I enjoyed my classes.

For a class I had to get into a group and read a book called Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. I thought that it was interesting that the whole book started with a young girl planting lima beans in a empty lot that is a couple of blocks from her apartment. The lot is where everyone dumps their unwanted belongings/trash. Soon one person notices and then more people notice and want to plant their own little garden. Soon multiply people from many different backgrounds are coming together to this empty lot to have their own little garden. The stories of these people are told in the book.

Today I got to email an dear friend of mine, whom is serving a mission. I love getting her letters. I love learning how She is doing and what she has been doing. What she has learned and what she shares with me. Today I learned a lot from her, about things that I have been struggling with (nothing too bad), but with her help and from personal study, and help from Heavenly Father, I have learned more about myself and my faith. Clean checks where today. Thankfully it didn't take too long to clean. We passed, which I am happy about. That is a goal of mine, to do my part to keep the apartment clean or do little acts of service for my roommates. I hope that in doing so to have love and peace in our apartment.

A New Beginning

College is a new beginning. An exciting beginning, one with endless possibilities. I can choose what classes I want and even if I want to do the homework (which of course I will do. I was just saying.). I think I have chosen pretty great classes, even though it will require a lot work and studying. I know that I can do it, but not alone. I am great full to my teachers that are going to teach me and share their knowledge with me. For my loved ones who have helped me get where I need to be. Also to my roommates that are putting up with me. It can't be an easy thing too do. I am excited for spring, (also a beginning), and flowers that are blooming, and the light outside and the WARMTH! I love being warm. It will be exciting to see where this new beginning will take me. I hope to face it with fortitude and grace. Till next time.