My theme for 2010

"Fear less, hope more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Hate less, love more; And all good things are yours"

We study

And study and study and study and study and study...

Two more weeks of madness before my big move. Get. me. out of here.

I just remembered a funny moment from the St. George trip that must be documented...
Linds and I were extremely hyper one night and decided to go 4-wheeling. (With our huge bag of Bubble Gum.) As we were driving Lindsay said, "Um...wow...it's a really really dark night!!"
Me--"Yeah, it is...I can't see anything!"
Linds--"Me either...weird, scary!"
Me--"ya...wait, ummm I think your head-lights are turned off..."
...Silence...silence...Silence...
Linds--".....no...it doesn't have h...::click:: ......oh."

...silence...

We had to stop driving because we both fell forward in laughter. We felt like the biggest airheads on the planet. That was a dang fun trip. I'm just a little tinsy bit excited for summer, freedom, warm weather, etc. Let the countdown begin.

You can't wear a helmet and blow bubbles at the same time. :)

We reach

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

- Author unknown

Here are a few fun times from this week!!




Jazz games!!! <---always fun...esp. when we have FLOOR SEATS and a gourmet buffet served prior! :D



Spring Break in St. George... We got pretty tan!!

We Listen

I was able to go to General Conference today with my best friend and his family. Both sessions, actually. :D My favorite part of conference is singing with the choir. Music has always been my main means of communication with the spirit.
Here are a few things I jotted down today:

Peace, joy, and happiness are available to those who properly prepare...
(I missed the last part of this, but I liked where it was going!! :)

"What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear you"

And the rest of the time I was so deep in thought I forgot to write anything down. I feel enlightened and like the hole in my heart/spirit has been filled.

::Side note:: I just got off the phone with my mom..., and I just have to say that moms are so incredible. When things are going great I tend to forget to check in at home, but when I hit a rough patch--my mom is always there with open arms and words of comfort.

I want to share that I have a testimony of prayer and of service. When God trusts us and knows that we will do as He asks--He will bless us with the opportunities to serve, to lift up, to share our talents and abilities, and to provide for those around us who are in need. Although, at times we must ask for those opportunities, I have a testimony that He will always provide them as there is a lot of work to be done. He needs us to be available and ready to serve so that when one of His children are in need--the instruments are at hand to assist Him in his glorious work. Sometimes we don't know why we meet the people we do, why we go through the experiences and trials that we do, or why we are counseled in the ways that we are. But, I believe that all of these experiences are for a great purpose and when the time comes for us to share our talents, abilities, and/or wisdom with others--we will be blessed for allowing God to work through us as instruments to provide the needed care for His sons and daughters.
I am grateful to be a part of a church that encourages children to become more well rounded, yet fine tuned. There are so many talented people within the church who are constantly striving to become better. I know that the ultimate goal is that of eternal happiness. I've been so happy that I've felt weak before--so I can't imagine what feeling overwhelmingly happy and at peace for all eternity will be like, but it is something that I am striving for.
I also have a testimony that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet. I actually felt a confirmation of this at a Christmas devotional last year when President Monson walked into the conference room.
I have read the Book of Mormon, I know that it is true, and I like the way I feel when I read its words of wisdom. I am grateful for everything that I have.

We celebrate

Click here for an explanation for these pictures. :)

We spike

I played Volleyball tonight! wooo. It was good to be on a court again...but I haven't really played in a LONG time, so it was a bit awkward when my first serve didn't make it over the net. :)
That's okay. I hadn't warmed up at ALL and after a two hour work out yesterday I am not feeling light and flexible to say the least. Since my concussion, I have had a hard time jumping and making quick sudden moves--but I feel like I am getting better. Some kind of healing taking place here!

So, today was April Fools day. I had a few pranks pulled on me--that I (of course) fell for. Even though I KNEW it was April 1st. grrr!

General Conference is this weekend. It always comes when I need it most. I am excited to sit down and tune into what our leaders have to say. Always inspiring.

This week has been amazing. I am pumped for finals!!
Only 3 more weeks in this semester! :D I am SO ready for a bit of freedom. Ready, set, go.

Ok, another midnight posting comes to an end.