Long time no talk...

Wow it's been such a long time since i've written!!! This past year was the craziest roller coaster of my life! (but that's another story for another time)

Here is a tiny timeline of what i've been up too:

 I ran a half marathon after being sick for a couple of months.

My Best friend got married!! It was such a perfect day! and she looked gorgeous!(also me and Mckayla were the best bridesmaids ever!!)

I turned 21 and partied it up in Vegas with mo!! also i won 21 cents for being 21 years old!

I visited Michelle in Tenessee! It was such a perfect vacation! We visited the Smoky mountains, the zoo, and Graceland!

The worst day of my life was the day we had to put my little guy to rest. He was my baby and let me hold him all day! I miss you Jack.

And lastly I started dating and fell in love with this handsome guy! He's made everyday so much brighter!

 

The Church Is True!

So I know that some people that read my blog aren't LDS but that's okay! I just wanted to share this amazing experience with everyone!

So I was raised in the LDS church (mormon) and have always loved going to church and loved the gospel. But i've always been told that you get that true conversion moment where no part of you denies the church or questions it.

I always thought that I had that moment at Girls camp a few years back. but oh was I wrong.

I love reading books from deseret book they are GRAND! anyways I read one the other night and this feeling came over me. I knelt and prayed and I felt like someone was hugging me!! It was amazing! i couldn't stop crying! I have NEVER felt the spirit so strong!!

I didn't even want to go to sleep! I just wanted to kneel and talk to my best friend all night!!! Guys the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is TRUE!!!!!!

Define Thankful

thank·ful  

/ˈTHaNGkfəl/

Adjective Pleased and relieved: "they were thankful that the war was finally over"; "I was very thankful to be alive". Expressing gratitude and relief: "a thankful prayer".

There are so many things that I am thankful for. I have been blessed with so many good friends and the greatest family a person could ask for!

Ringing in the new year

I've always hated New Years, It's a day of reflecting (which I also hate)......

I'm the type of person who never used their review mirrors (unless Backing up) You know the people who check them consonantly like in the movies when a shooter is driving behind them... Yeah well I never did. I always looked straight ahead. until one day I got rear ended by some punk. and after that I was checking behind me all the time. worrying that it would happen again. and you know what? every time i checked I remembered exactly how it felt to get in that accident.

Now when I apply that to my life. I've always been a pretty optimistic person. Cups always half full in my book....

Last new years was bitter sweet, It had been a rough year i overcame a lot of trials and heartaches. And at the time of New Years I was in love for the first time (I know BORING!) But seriously I was so excited and felt like it was MY turn to shine. After all the years of waiting in the back of the line I felt like number one!!!

Shortly after New Years I got kicked back to the bottom. I may have fallen in love faster then I was suppose to. but I know what I felt and I don't blame him at all. It wasn't his fault he didn't feel the same way. I always knew in the back of my mind that I didn't fit into his life style.


But now that's why I hate New Years because I hate looking back and seeing all the wrecks and accidents. I tend to not see the smiles and laughter. Because I think along the way those became a blind spot.

I know how pathetic this all sounds. the girl who wasn't loved back. and the guy who ruined her point of view. But I actually look at it as a good thing. I was always that girl who never saw anything bad coming. And now i'm ready. I'm ready for any accidents up ahead. And i'm not driving anymore. Heavenly Father is. and I know he'll guide me to where I need to be.


I hope you all have a fantastic New Years. and I look forward to the year 2013!!!

Holiday Season

So this holiday season I've been super busy!
Work has been crazy! But I'm so grateful for the boys I work with, they are my best friends and always know how to cheer me up if it's giving me a hug or a cd! I have such a love for each of them, they make my job so much easier!

Being out of school and being able to spend more time with my family has been such a blessing! I have a crazy family but the love we share is amazing. My favorite thing this season was going to the cemetary with my family and singing christmas carols in front of my grandma's grave. I couldn't stop crying I can't imagine losing my best friend like my grandpa did. She was the love of his life.

I am also so grateful for the friends in my life. I know I'm not as close to some as I used to be. But I know they are always a phone call away! And I would do anything for any of them!

and here are the pictures i'm sure you all were waiting for!

Hola miss me much?!

Hey Ya'll!
I know it's kinda been like forever since i've posted, life has been crazy! I got a new job and have been super busy! but here are some recent pics to update you about my life!!!

XOXOXOXO

Called to serve

Okay so I'm probably going to be posting a lot of pictures these next posts.

So one thing I'm super grateful for in my life are missionaries!!! YAY!!! So here are a couple of my favorite missionaries serving right now!!!

Mike McQueen- Called to the Guatemala city Guatemala mission! Oh my I can't express how much I love this boy!! We went to India together and it was AMAZING!!! We rang a wish bell and wished we'd get married! hehe! so we'll see what happens!!! ;) I will miss our yoga nights, eating Indian food, telling stories, laughing and most of all having my best friend here!!!

Tanner Wilson- Serving in Washington DC. I have known Tanner my whole life he has always been one of my closest friends. We has always been such an amazing example to me. I miss our movie nights, long talks, and getting together with the whole gang! I LOVE THIS KID!!!

Brigham Peacock-Serving in Argentina. My neighbor!!  Sweetest kid i know!!! I've always looked up to him and his taste in clothes!!! I miss playing basketball with him and his sarcasm! He is one wonderful kid!! love him!

Chase Brown- Serving in Portugal! I also went to India with chase. He has taught me so so much! I always look forward to his emails from his mom. I'm going to miss yoga nights, all the random drives we go on. I miss my best friend! I love chase!!

Tommy Howell- Serving in Mexico city. Funniest kid on this earth! Tommy also took the long trip to India with me! I'm going to miss him making me laugh, eating at new places with him, watching modern family, our texts! I miss my best friend so so much!! LOVE HIM!!!

Alex Graham- serving in Iowa. I can still remember band with Alex and how silly I thought he was. we became quick friends. I will never forget lagoon and joking around and racing him home from UVU! i miss his laugh and his hugs!! He's such an amazing kid! Love this missionary!

Wyatt Christensen- Serving in South Carolina. My first UVU friend, English 0990. Who knew that class would bring me my two best friends! I am going to miss cruising in his green car listening to kid cudi, going to the mall, sleepovers, talks about life, I am so grateful for his friendship and advice! Love him so so much!! 

Well there they are!! The best missionaries EVER!!!!!

xoxo!

Love will make you beautiful!

The type of girl I am:

I've been thinking alot about how others view me. One thing i've figured out about myself is that I am very different from others.

I'm the type that:

blasts Indian music to make me feel better

loves winter for four reasons- Football, snowboarding, cuddling, and Christmas!!!

Loves to shop but doesn't take my time shopping (get in and get out)

Fast food was invented for me!!!!

I follow my heart and ignore my head.

getting hurt is a good excuse to grow

shoes are wonderful!!!

Water and Diet Coke are mandatory!!!

my nails always have to be painted!

I LOVE TAKING PICTURES!!!!

I am always up for a dance party!!

Sometimes i dream in black and white

I dream very often but usually my dreams are really scary and prevents me from sleeping.

I'd much rather have someone hold me then kiss me.

I hate being alone

laughter is really the best medicine

the cup is always half full

Without the gospel i'd be nowhere

2012 :)

What a Glamorous and Epic year 2012 will be:

Want: What I really want in 2012 is:

• To be able to make my own choices 
• Map our my schooling plan
• Create a photography business type thing
• Travel somewhere new
• Learn how to manage my money
• To make our house feel more like a home  

Need: What I really need in 2012 is: 

• Good grades so i can get back to BYU
• To say more prayers and read my scriptures more
• Learn how to spend my time more wisely 
• To finally grow up and learn responsibly
• To learn better study habits
• Get more sleep

Share: What I will share in 2012 is: 

• Volunteer work
• My love for the gospel
• LOVE
• Put aside money to go back to India

Succeed: In 2012 I will succeed at: 

• Photography jobs
• More blog followers
• School
• Family relationships
• Friend relationships
• Smile more
• Visiting teaching and other church callings
• My self esteem

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYBODY!!!!! :) 

XOXOXOXO