There really is no place like it.
I loved living in Utah for the last six months. I loved hiking to waterfalls and watching the sun set from the side of a mountain. I loved going to BYU and stretching myself to learn and to grow in ways I never imagined I would. I loved the people I met and the relationships I formed. I loved the fun places to eat and the new stops to visit.
All that said...I am so glad to be home.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Sunday, December 13, 2015
THANKSGIVING!
I should be studying for finals right now. But I'm not. So I'm going to do a little updating instead. :/
Thanksgiving may rival Christmas as my favorite holiday. I mean, c'mon... what beats food, family, food, football, and food? Not much. (Don't get me wrong...I looooove Christmas!)
This year it was such a blessing to be able to go back to San Fransisco and visit Karen and her family again. I am truly grateful for family - immediate and extended - because they mean the world. And I'm especially grateful for this family who took such great care of me while I was away from home.
Thanksgiving may rival Christmas as my favorite holiday. I mean, c'mon... what beats food, family, food, football, and food? Not much. (Don't get me wrong...I looooove Christmas!)
This year it was such a blessing to be able to go back to San Fransisco and visit Karen and her family again. I am truly grateful for family - immediate and extended - because they mean the world. And I'm especially grateful for this family who took such great care of me while I was away from home.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
To Do
Sometimes you study super super hard for and O-Chem exam, and somehow still get and 84%, which is totally NOT what you were hoping for...
And then you have no motivation to study or do homework for ANYthing so you instead make a list of the things you want to do when you return to your beautiful hometown. #procrastinationatit'sfinest
Things-I-Want-To-Do-In-Florida-Before-I-Leave-For-My-Mission Bucket List:
Spend an afternoon walking and relaxing on the beach, and then watch the sunset.
Explore Ft. Pickens
Run the Bluffs (a lot). I have missed that run sooooo much, it's a little weird.
Go to Joe Patti's.
Go kayaking or paddle boarding (on a warm day).
Take lunch to my little bro at school and surprise him.
Go to Jessa's horse riding lessons.
Bring my daddy lunch at work.
Go visit family in Fairhope.
Daddy-daughter dates.
Movie night with my sistas.
**To be continued...**
And then you have no motivation to study or do homework for ANYthing so you instead make a list of the things you want to do when you return to your beautiful hometown. #procrastinationatit'sfinest
Things-I-Want-To-Do-In-Florida-Before-I-Leave-For-My-Mission Bucket List:
Spend an afternoon walking and relaxing on the beach, and then watch the sunset.
Explore Ft. Pickens
Run the Bluffs (a lot). I have missed that run sooooo much, it's a little weird.
Go to Joe Patti's.
Go kayaking or paddle boarding (on a warm day).
Take lunch to my little bro at school and surprise him.
Go to Jessa's horse riding lessons.
Bring my daddy lunch at work.
Go visit family in Fairhope.
Daddy-daughter dates.
Movie night with my sistas.
**To be continued...**
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Called To Serve
Even as I sit here typing this, it doesn't feel real. I still can't believe I'm going on a mission. I still can't believe I'm going where I'm going! But I am. so. excited.
I had expected my call to be here before conference weekend, and I had planned on opening it that Sunday when all of my family would be home.
However, Heavenly Father and the USPS had something else in mind, and despite checking the mail 20120498 times on Friday and Saturday it still. wasn't. there.
Monday morning I got a call from my mom and she said, "If you get a package notification, don't think it is your mission call. I sent you one last week and it should be there today! So don't freak out, I don't want you to be disappointed.
I had expected my call to be here before conference weekend, and I had planned on opening it that Sunday when all of my family would be home.
However, Heavenly Father and the USPS had something else in mind, and despite checking the mail 20120498 times on Friday and Saturday it still. wasn't. there.
Monday morning I got a call from my mom and she said, "If you get a package notification, don't think it is your mission call. I sent you one last week and it should be there today! So don't freak out, I don't want you to be disappointed.
General Conference 2015
Elise and I had the amazing opportunity to go to the Sunday Afternoon session of General Conference this October! It was such a neat experience and the speakers delivered amazing talks.
I know that we have a prophet and apostles today who lead and guide us. They speak words of comfort, peace, and direction that we need to hear, and if we head their counsel we will be blessed.
One of my favorite quotes from the talks given that weekend was from Sister Carole M. Stevens. She said,
"God never loses sight of our potential, even when we do."
I know that we have a prophet and apostles today who lead and guide us. They speak words of comfort, peace, and direction that we need to hear, and if we head their counsel we will be blessed.
One of my favorite quotes from the talks given that weekend was from Sister Carole M. Stevens. She said,
"God never loses sight of our potential, even when we do."
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