Change is one of my least favorite words and even more so one of my least favorite things to go through. At a young age I was taught by this phrase from my mother; "Plans Change!" and to this day that profound statement rings true (as she said it would). As I go through life and get older I realized it's the constant things in life that I can look towards and gain strength from to help through drastic changes and to adjust.
Things like; I'm always have my family. They are my rock, they have been so far and always will be there to support and love me and are on my team. The church is my foundation and the love I receive from Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father helps me everyday to adjust and reform. Lately whenever I feel sad, discouraged, or lost I've been turning to conference talks past and present to lift me up and to help change my attitude. I was talking to Brian one day about how everything is changing and how I actually was scared, and unsure about gaining 5 new roommates how sad I was for my best friend to leave, he suggested that I read this talk from this last conference about; waiting to see the outcome and not jumping to conclusions and being patient with the Lord. (Isn't he great!?!) That talk particularly helped me to realize I need to be more patient with the Lord have more faith in the plan he has for me!
Life is always changing, that's really the story of mine so far. I've moved over 8 times in the last 4 years and on the way I have made and met so many different friends and people , was engaged and then suddenly unengaged, made mistakes then laughed about them later, dated tons, loved some, but most importantly I've gained memories and experiences which have defined my life and now looking back I ask myself; "How did I even get through that?" or "Oh my gosh how stupid!". Change for the better is the only change coming my way in the future.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Birds outside my window!
(Picture I took of all the bikes outside my apartment complex!)After the chilling winds, -14 below temperatures, and freezing walks to campus...SPRING IS HERE! The sun shines, birds chirp, and people are happy again! No more wet pants, soaked boots, socks, gloves, hats or scarves! Hallelujah! Spring is here!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A Boy In Utah
Yes, the rumors are true.
There is a boy.
A boy in Utah.A boy named Brian
It all started when
I MOVED AWAY
Two friends that turned into something more
Far away
Long distance relationship
3 hours back and forth
We make it work
Open communication
1000 texts, hours on the phone, long drives
Something new
Something good.
Heart Flutter
Happiness
Honesty
I learn something new everyday
A whole big future ahead of us!
Excitement
Curiosity
Hooray!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Roommate Review!
Haha I thought it'd be really fun to go back and look at all the past roommates that I've had and see where they are today!
Liz- Was my first roommate ever in the Dorms. She was great and the perfect first roommate to have. Currently I think shes on a mission in Germany.
Sara and Katy- Both cute girls I roomed with in the spring and summer semesters of the first year of college! They're both married now and unfortunately we haven't talked much after that.
Jalene- Next is Jalene who turned out to be one of my best friends throughout college and even now. Together we conquered our first 'off campus' apartment' and everything that entailed with that. We made so many memories and were so proud of our sad run down apartment that was constantly breaking down and had major problems, but it was ours and we did our best to make it our home away from home and to accommodate to it. We had so much fun together with constant trips to DI to decorate and lots of parties. I haven't seen Jalene for awhile 6 or more months, but we still keep in touch. She is currently engaged and getting married in July I am so happy for her and love her very much!
Laurie and Lindsey- Living with Laurie was probably one of the biggest challenges of my life. Just because of the differences between personalities that we have. She is a great person and does so many good things for the world, but the personality clash was so different and we had different views on a lot of things. She is currently a family consumer science teacher and is still living in our old house.
Lindsey- is one another one of the roommates that you grow to love and become best friends with. She is amazing and has taught me so much, I've probably learned the most from Lindsey than any of my other roommates. She is kind and giving of herself and has taught me so many important things pertaining to life. I visit her often and see her as much as I can. We have plans to live together again when I am finished with school and on my breaks! I love her and talk to her everyday and miss her! She is currently working as a Registered Nurse in Salt Lake City, and was even nominated for LDS Hospital nurse of the year, I was so proud of her she is my hero. She is still living at our old house and is in the process of buying a house for the first time!
Mariah and Kelly Jo- Mariah and Kelly Jo were those roommates that became such a huge blessing and made me aware that God really does love me and is aware of my life and puts the people that I need into my life at that particular time. When I moved to Rexburg I was homeless and friendless. I had left everything I knew back in Salt lake City, friends, family, all forms of familiarity, to come to BYU-Idaho for school and to further research and enrich my life. And these girls took me in with all my insecurities and my imperfections and were friends to me and loved me and shared their friends and life with me. For that I am so thankful for them and appreciate everything they have done and do for me! I am so sad that Kelly Jo is off track and that Mariah is moving to a house but I will always be so great full for them and love them.
I'm so greatful for the many great people i've met and for the best roomies a girl could ask for and for the life long friends i've made!
Liz- Was my first roommate ever in the Dorms. She was great and the perfect first roommate to have. Currently I think shes on a mission in Germany.
Sara and Katy- Both cute girls I roomed with in the spring and summer semesters of the first year of college! They're both married now and unfortunately we haven't talked much after that.Jalene- Next is Jalene who turned out to be one of my best friends throughout college and even now. Together we conquered our first 'off campus' apartment' and everything that entailed with that. We made so many memories and were so proud of our sad run down apartment that was constantly breaking down and had major problems, but it was ours and we did our best to make it our home away from home and to accommodate to it. We had so much fun together with constant trips to DI to decorate and lots of parties. I haven't seen Jalene for awhile 6 or more months, but we still keep in touch. She is currently engaged and getting married in July I am so happy for her and love her very much!
Laurie and Lindsey- Living with Laurie was probably one of the biggest challenges of my life. Just because of the differences between personalities that we have. She is a great person and does so many good things for the world, but the personality clash was so different and we had different views on a lot of things. She is currently a family consumer science teacher and is still living in our old house.Lindsey- is one another one of the roommates that you grow to love and become best friends with. She is amazing and has taught me so much, I've probably learned the most from Lindsey than any of my other roommates. She is kind and giving of herself and has taught me so many important things pertaining to life. I visit her often and see her as much as I can. We have plans to live together again when I am finished with school and on my breaks! I love her and talk to her everyday and miss her! She is currently working as a Registered Nurse in Salt Lake City, and was even nominated for LDS Hospital nurse of the year, I was so proud of her she is my hero. She is still living at our old house and is in the process of buying a house for the first time!
Mariah and Kelly Jo- Mariah and Kelly Jo were those roommates that became such a huge blessing and made me aware that God really does love me and is aware of my life and puts the people that I need into my life at that particular time. When I moved to Rexburg I was homeless and friendless. I had left everything I knew back in Salt lake City, friends, family, all forms of familiarity, to come to BYU-Idaho for school and to further research and enrich my life. And these girls took me in with all my insecurities and my imperfections and were friends to me and loved me and shared their friends and life with me. For that I am so thankful for them and appreciate everything they have done and do for me! I am so sad that Kelly Jo is off track and that Mariah is moving to a house but I will always be so great full for them and love them.
I'm so greatful for the many great people i've met and for the best roomies a girl could ask for and for the life long friends i've made!Saturday, April 10, 2010
A Little Slice...
Welcome to my new blog! A lot has changed, I've changed! Life is wonderful and full of rich blessings from my Heavenly Father. Here is where the puzzle pieces of the picture of my life fit together and where the story of my life becomes real. So this is me, exposed, raw, honest and ready for another day.
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