Well, needless to say, I have so crazy busy this week. But the amazing thing is that I have felt like I have had enough time to do everything I have needed to get done!! That is definitely a miracle!!
On Tuesday, the devotional was about being optimistic and finding joy in everything that happens in life. It was such a good reminder that I need to be looking for the blessings throughout my day and not complain.
So here are just a few...
Jasmyn did the dishes for me today :)
I only have 2 more tests to go!!!
I'm going to bed early :)
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Day #11 One crazy week...
Here's my daunting task for this week...
Yep...I have a total of 5 tests to take this week...yikes!!
My motto for this week is take life one minute at a time. I feel like if I try and think about everything all at once I won't ever get anything done. haha Challenge accepted--I will conquer this week!
Soooo...
let the countdown begin! :)
On another note, it is raining outside right now and I LOVE the RAIN!!! I am so content sitting in my living room in my big sweats listening to the rain :)
- Language Development Test
- Hearing Science and Acoustics Test
- Floral Design ID Quiz
- Family Finance Test
- D&C Test
Yep...I have a total of 5 tests to take this week...yikes!!
My motto for this week is take life one minute at a time. I feel like if I try and think about everything all at once I won't ever get anything done. haha Challenge accepted--I will conquer this week!
Soooo...
let the countdown begin! :)
On another note, it is raining outside right now and I LOVE the RAIN!!! I am so content sitting in my living room in my big sweats listening to the rain :)
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Day #10 apples
We picked apples, beets, tomatoes, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, raspberries, & blackberries at Starlee's grandparent's house today. When I grow up I want a garden/orchard like that. Their food is seriously the yummiest!!! They are so kind and generous to us :)
You can't get anything better than apples fresh off a tree!
I can't wait for apple crisp tonight!!!! :)
You can't get anything better than apples fresh off a tree!
I can't wait for apple crisp tonight!!!! :)
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Day #9 Inspired.
Today I saw Les Miserables! It was the most inspiring show I have ever seen. I am obsessed and cannot get the songs out of my head. The songs were so powerful and the messages about hope and love were so amazing!!! I can't stop thinking about it! Like I said, I might be a little obsessed for the next couple days.
My family is so amazing! I am so blessed to have such a generous aunt, uncle, and cousins to let me come with them.
LIFE DOESN'T GET BETTER!!
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My family is so amazing! I am so blessed to have such a generous aunt, uncle, and cousins to let me come with them.
LIFE DOESN'T GET BETTER!!
Day #8 Road Trip
This CRAZY week is over!!!! And I can't wait for such a fun weekend!!
I have been getting up super early, studying all day and going to bed late because of homework. Definitely productive...but let the partying begin!!
My cousin Taylor and I get to drive up to Boise tonight to see Les Mis tomorrow!! Road trip!! Sorry I keep talking about it...but I am SO EXCiTED!!!
I have been getting up super early, studying all day and going to bed late because of homework. Definitely productive...but let the partying begin!!
My cousin Taylor and I get to drive up to Boise tonight to see Les Mis tomorrow!! Road trip!! Sorry I keep talking about it...but I am SO EXCiTED!!!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Day #7 One Day More
Quote of the day...
"When life gives you lemons, take the free lemons."
LOVE IT!!!!
Also, I got an A on my floral design test!! Yay!! 1 down only 5 left :)
AND me and my roommates LOVE Les Mis! We definitely have listened to the soundtrack all day!
I get to go on Saturday with my cousin Taylor! One more day until we leave for Boise to see it!!!
"When life gives you lemons, take the free lemons."
LOVE IT!!!!
Also, I got an A on my floral design test!! Yay!! 1 down only 5 left :)
AND me and my roommates LOVE Les Mis! We definitely have listened to the soundtrack all day!
I get to go on Saturday with my cousin Taylor! One more day until we leave for Boise to see it!!!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Day #6 Home.
There were so many wonderful things today that reminded me of home.
First, I ran into a friend from my stake back home, Stephanie. She came into my D&C class and was visiting cause her roommate is in that class..how lucky am I! :)
Then I talked to my mom, and my sisters for a little bit. I LOVE them to death and miss them A LOT!!!!!!
I also got to Skype with my friend Amy from high school!!! It was so fun to talk and catch up with her!
Then I called my mom AGAIN, cause I accidentally washed a glittery shirts with all of my white shirts...OOPS!! Thank goodness for mothers though, they always fix the problem :)
All in all, today was FANTASTIC!!
First, I ran into a friend from my stake back home, Stephanie. She came into my D&C class and was visiting cause her roommate is in that class..how lucky am I! :)
Then I talked to my mom, and my sisters for a little bit. I LOVE them to death and miss them A LOT!!!!!!
I also got to Skype with my friend Amy from high school!!! It was so fun to talk and catch up with her!
Then I called my mom AGAIN, cause I accidentally washed a glittery shirts with all of my white shirts...OOPS!! Thank goodness for mothers though, they always fix the problem :)
All in all, today was FANTASTIC!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Day #5 FLOWERS!
Today I made my first bouquet. Thank you floral design class :) I forgot to take a picture with the wrapping on, but here's one after I put them in the vase!! 
Monday, September 17, 2012
Day #4 Working Hard :)
Today was the most productive Monday I think I have ever had!! There is still so much to do this week, but when you put the most important things first things just work out. :)
This is one of my favorite quotes that I have in my planner to remind me what I really should be doing with my time...
"We must put God in the forefront of everything else in our lives. He must come first.... When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives."
-Ezra Taft Benson
In my Family Finance class today, my teacher was talking about the expenses of money and said that we use our time (an ultimately ourself) to earn money. It made me think about how I am using myself during the day...am I doing something worthwhile right now or am I just wasting my time and talents?
(Hopefully that made sense.)
But I am sooo very grateful for PRODUCTIVE DAYS :)
This is one of my favorite quotes that I have in my planner to remind me what I really should be doing with my time...
"We must put God in the forefront of everything else in our lives. He must come first.... When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives."
-Ezra Taft Benson
In my Family Finance class today, my teacher was talking about the expenses of money and said that we use our time (an ultimately ourself) to earn money. It made me think about how I am using myself during the day...am I doing something worthwhile right now or am I just wasting my time and talents?
(Hopefully that made sense.)
But I am sooo very grateful for PRODUCTIVE DAYS :)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Day # 3 Craziest Adventure Ever...Red Rock Relay
Just thought I would add about our adventure last weekend.
(And I thought that's what I would be grateful for today :) )
The craziest adventure of our lives!!! But SO MUCH FUN!!!
Here's a summary of the mayhem...
(And I thought that's what I would be grateful for today :) )
The craziest adventure of our lives!!! But SO MUCH FUN!!!
Here's a summary of the mayhem...
- 187 total miles
- 12 runners
- 1 amazing volunteer
- 1 AMAZING dad who let us borrow his Suburban :)
- 18 1/2 hours of running
- 3 legs per person (we each ended up running between 12-19 miles!!)
- SORE LEGS
- Cool tattoos to flaunt after the race
- EXHAUSTION (we got very little sleep)
- ...and VICTORY!!!
GO JANE DEERE GIRLS/CHEETAH GIRLS!!!
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| Van #1 flaunting our well-earned stripes!!! :) |
Day #2 I love to see the Temple!
I got to go to the Brigham City Temple Open House!!
It was such an amazing experience to go inside a House of the Lord and witness the physical beauty of the temple and feel the spirit of peace and happiness that the temple brings us. My favorite room to walk into was the sealing room, where as members of the Church we can be sealed together as families for eternity. I felt such an overwhelming spirit of peace. I am so grateful that we have temples (all over the world!) so that we can come closer to our Heavenly Father and be together as families for time and all eternity!
It was a neat experience to go to the open house because the Brigham City Temple will be dedicated next Sunday (Sept. 23rd)! I get to watch a broadcast of the dedication. SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!
Also, one super cute story that just made my day...
We went to Maddox, a super popular and fun steakhouse, after the temple. When I was in the bathroom, I heard a little girl singing the primary song, "I Love to See the Temple". It was sooo cute!! She didn't have the tune or the words quite down yet, but you could tell that she was so excited she had gone to the temple. This is one of my favorite primary songs as well because it has such a sweet message:
I love to see the temple.
I’m going there someday
To feel the Holy Spirit,
To listen and to pray.
For the temple is a house of God,
A place of love and beauty.
I’ll prepare myself while I am young;
This is my sacred duty.
I love to see the temple.
I’ll go inside someday.
I’ll cov’nant with my Father;
I’ll promise to obey.
For the temple is a holy place
Where we are sealed together.
As a child of God, I’ve learned this truth:
A fam’ly is forever.
I am so grateful for my family and that we will be together forever!!!
The temple is truly such a special and sacred place!!
It was such an amazing experience to go inside a House of the Lord and witness the physical beauty of the temple and feel the spirit of peace and happiness that the temple brings us. My favorite room to walk into was the sealing room, where as members of the Church we can be sealed together as families for eternity. I felt such an overwhelming spirit of peace. I am so grateful that we have temples (all over the world!) so that we can come closer to our Heavenly Father and be together as families for time and all eternity!
It was a neat experience to go to the open house because the Brigham City Temple will be dedicated next Sunday (Sept. 23rd)! I get to watch a broadcast of the dedication. SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!
Also, one super cute story that just made my day...
We went to Maddox, a super popular and fun steakhouse, after the temple. When I was in the bathroom, I heard a little girl singing the primary song, "I Love to See the Temple". It was sooo cute!! She didn't have the tune or the words quite down yet, but you could tell that she was so excited she had gone to the temple. This is one of my favorite primary songs as well because it has such a sweet message:
I love to see the temple.
I’m going there someday
To feel the Holy Spirit,
To listen and to pray.
For the temple is a house of God,
A place of love and beauty.
I’ll prepare myself while I am young;
This is my sacred duty.
I love to see the temple.
I’ll go inside someday.
I’ll cov’nant with my Father;
I’ll promise to obey.
For the temple is a holy place
Where we are sealed together.
As a child of God, I’ve learned this truth:
A fam’ly is forever.
I am so grateful for my family and that we will be together forever!!!
The temple is truly such a special and sacred place!!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Day #1.
Today there were so many great things!!
1. It's FRIDAY!!!
2. Hollie and I got snow cones today at the little snow cone hut right by Helaman Halls.
Lots of Ice + Guava + Tiger's Blood + Sweetened Condensed Milk=AMAZINGNESS!!!
3. Banana muffins in the oven right NOW!! (with jumbo choco chips in them!!!)
1. It's FRIDAY!!!
2. Hollie and I got snow cones today at the little snow cone hut right by Helaman Halls.
Lots of Ice + Guava + Tiger's Blood + Sweetened Condensed Milk=AMAZINGNESS!!!
3. Banana muffins in the oven right NOW!! (with jumbo choco chips in them!!!)
Thursday, September 13, 2012
365 Wonderful Days Ahead!!
My challenge:
Every day, for the next year, record one good deed, blessing, tender mercy. or anything else that makes life simply amazing! I just want to let it be known just how wonderful life really is! There is so much beauty and happiness all around us, and I feel like I tend to skip out on it sometimes 'cause I'm not looking for it! I know that I am happier and the world looks brighter when I count my blessings and look for the good in everything.
I just LOVE what President Thomas S. Monson has to say about gratitude and living life. (And his talk, Finding Joy in the Journey, is amazing as well!) This quote is my inspiration for this year-long adventure! :)
"Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family."
-President Thomas S. Monson
So here it goes...
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