Maiden Voyage

So I know that it has been awhile, because I let myself get distracted and etc. All of them are really excuses. 

For the first time in my life I own a car. I have named her Penelope! She is a cutie and I love her. Lets just say that we have bonded a lot these last few days. First off, when she had a slow leak in her tire. So I took her to get it fixed at a tire service place, lets just say that they weren't as helpful as they could have been. They told me that my alignment was out of place and that I would have to get new tires, because it was rubbing my tires in the wrong spot. They said that they couldn't fix it because of liability issues. Inside I was thinking, 'you can't plug the hole??' I went in hoping to get it fixed, but found out that they just wanted to take advantage of me (you would have to have been there to understand their tactics). So I went to another place that told me that they could fix the leak in my tire no problem. Then I went to another more trusted mechanic, they said that the alignment was only a little out of place. Not enough to cause that problem. But that in fact it was my bearing that were loose and that I would need new ones. Got her all fixed up. Gassed her up; took her home and loaded her up for the maiden voyage. My first time driving by myself to school. It took two days to get here, but I made it. Luckily, alive and all in one piece. I have only to thank Heavenly Father and his angels, and all those who prayed for me to travel safely. I seriously could not have done it without them. I am not just saying that either. I mean it with my whole soul. I have said prayers of gratitude and thanks for the protection and safety. I also have prayed for those whom helped me on my way and made this all possible. My heart is brimming with happiness and gratitude. Also, my body hurts like the dickens cause it was a 21 (maybe more) hour drive over all, with little sleep because of the time change and stress. I am also torn between standing and wanting to sit. 

I am thankful to be able to start another school year. Hopefully, I will have great roommates and enjoy this semester. I really hope and pray that I can study hard and do well in my classes. I want to finish school as soon as possible. I will just have to work hard to do so. 

I also have a wonderful family. I will miss them terribly while I am away. I hope that they stay safe and have many blessings poured abundantly upon them. I can not express the depths of my love for them in words. It is something that you will have to feel.

A Month and A Half Later....

"Just because it's not happening right now, doesn't mean that it never will"

So it has been a while since I have written yet again. I must apologize. I have been busy with school and socializing. So far the semester is going great. I like my classes. I have a lot of new friends. I am improving myself in being able to be my true self. Which is always a great thing.

I enjoyed listening to General Conference. I learned so much. I am excited to hear from the new Apostles, who have been called. I will miss those who have passed on, but I know that the Lord needed them. Their testimonies and faithfulness have touched my life for the better.

I have been able to love so many more people this semester and I will always be thankful for that. Sometimes it can be challenging, but so worth it to learn how to open my heart to those around me. I love my new roommates and hope and pray that they will be able to achieve all that they wish to achieve and become. Seriously, the Lord has blessed me with so much. I know that I needed to be with these girls. They have taught me patience and have helped be to be able to learn how to control my feelings of frustration and anger. (This can be hard for me to do).

I have been able to go to the temple with them. That is even a greater blessing. I know that Heavenly Father wants me to go and He gave me people who would want to go to the temple. I am so thankful for the many blessings that make up my life. Sometimes when I think about my blessing and just how much the Lord has given me and still gives me, my heart swells with love and happiness. I know that this life would be so much more difficult without Him in it.

I know that I am suppose to be here in my life. Where I go after this, I don't know, but I do know that the Lord will never let me face it alone. Knowing that He is always with me, makes it easier to do what He asks of me.