today

it was supposed to snow.
i was surprisingly disappointed when i woke up, and the sun was shining.

because the sun was shinning, i thought it would be kind of warm
i was wrong

i walked to class, and i watched a guy shave his face.
on the way to class..... some people's kids

the clouds quickly moved in, and then it did snow
i froze
it was beautiful

so this time when i left the house, i bundled up
but then the sun was shinning. again.
stupid sun.... it was bright and warm, and i didn't like it

sometimes i don't understand rexburg

i skipped work and plasma
somehow a shower and lunch seemed more appealing

i studied, and took a test.
did better than i thought i would, so that's good i guess

i visited some friends
i picked comfy and warm over cute... ky style

my wardrobe consisted of:
bright pink socks and moccasins
black BYUI sweatpants
honor chorus t-shirt from high school
super cute pea-coat
and an SVU headband with my hair in a ponytail

i pretty much looked ridiculous, but i wasn't trying to impress anyone
and the boys liked my coat anyways

i made an iguana and a toucan from the back of a cereal box with my friend mike
we named them phillip and louis

i'd say it was a successful day

check in

I'm sure most of you have heard about Josh Weed.
He's pretty much hilarious, and awesome, and you should follow his blog.

Also, he's a therapist, and he does this weekly check in. I absolutely love the idea and can see the benefit. Therefore, I will be doing periodic check-ins on here. You don't have to read it really, bit it will make me feel better and more complete I think. Also, if you feel like it, I want to hear your check-ins!

The way it works, is that you need to check in physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You can't use small generalizing words like 'good', or 'fine'. Be honest and real. And when you're done, write a reasonable, achievable goal to complete that week.

Physically: I am feeling a little sluggish. I really need to go running or something, and start making real meals. As long as I am active I'm fine, but when I slow down for too long I get really tired, and take more naps than is surely necessary.

Emotionally: I've actually felt a little frazzled. There is so much going on I feel like my little brain can't quite handle it. You know, drama with boys, sick roommates, homework, a new job, big life decisions.... trying to neatly choreograph all the aspects of my life is more difficult than I thought it would be.

Spiritually: Today I had a meeting with my Bishop about starting papers for a mission! I am so excited!! But as excited as I am, I'm kind of terrified. I feel like it's the right decision, but I also feel incredibly inadequate. I have so much preparing to do, it's a little overwhelming. But I am determined to grow closer to Christ this week. Last week we had Stake conference and we had the chance to text our stake president and ask him questions, and he texted us back later in the week. I asked him how he bettered his relationship with Christ. I got a text back this week, that said "The small and simple things we have been taught. Do them consistently and sincerely. Also, be in places where Christ would be!"

Goal: I want to take my stake presidents advice this week, and do the small and simple things. My goal is to always always be where Christ would be, and keep him near me. I want to read my scriptures every night, and always have a prayer open with him.

Messy mondays

I feel a little bit bad for people who encounter me on a Monday.

first of all, it's a Monday. who really likes Monday's anyways.

also, i have a 7:45 class. that's early.
and freezing. literally. it's the first week of October and I walk to class in about 25 degree weather.
to get to class on time, i need to leave the house around 7:30.
I usually roll out of bed at approximately 7:15.
...I hate waking up

this means:
-usually i wear glasses, not contacts
-my hair is in a frizzy braid or bun.
-no makeup -unless of course i didn't take it off the night before. Those are rare, lucky days.
-i'm wearing jeans and a sweatshirt
-socks likely will not match (not each other, let alone they remotely match what i'm wearing)


in other words, i'm a disaster. 

so in advance, i apologize lest i see you on a Monday.


and please enjoy this hilarious video.
it's relevant because it takes place on a Monday.....
oh just watch it.

General conference

This weekend is general conference.
Where the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints gather together across the globe to listen to a modern prophet of the Lord and this apostles.
I vote you join us.
It's incredible the messages that we have heard already

lds.org is where its at. live streaming.











Also-
The church sends young men and women out to serve missions.
It used to be that boys could go at age 19, and girls could go if they wanted, at 21.

Today, that all changed.

Today, we were told that the ages were being shifted a little.
Now boys, if they are worthy and graduated from high school, can leave as early as 18.
Likewise, when girls feel prepared, can leave as early as 19.

isn't that incredible

I am 20. that means instead of waiting for another year... i can begin the process of leaving now. 
my mind is blown.

I have a lot of praying to do. A lot of consulting with the Lord.
But when I heard that news, I couldn't help but get the feeling that I needed to serve a missions immediately. 

Please keep me in your prayers as I make this important decision. As well as the many other young men and women in the world that are immediately impacted by this change and have a huge life-altering choice fresh an their hands.