Sunday, November 13, 2011

Random

Today we had stake conference. We had the pleasure of having Elder Maynes and Elder Webb from the quorums of the seventy with us this weekend for last nights session and today. Last night coming home, we practically walked through a blizzard. It was so windy my hat wouldnt even stay on. And this is only the beginning! Can't wait to see what comes next. Our stake presidency was released and we sustained a new one. It was amazing to hear the old and the new one's testimonies.
Let's see what else did I do today? I watched a Hallmark Christmas Movie and did some homework. Video Chatted with my dad and family for about an hour. He bought our plan tickets home!! 36 Days!!! I am extremely excited as you can't tell by the countdown. I will only be home two weeks and then have to be away for another four months. But it will all be worth it in the end.
My friends/ neighbors put up a Christmas tree today. I'm a little jealous but it makes me even more excited for Christmas time. I have been listening to Christmas music pretty much this entire week.
This past week was pretty hectic with a million tests, but i somehow managed to stay alive. Oh... and it snowed yesterday. I would say about 4 inches. I luckily did not fall. But somehow I know that is coming in the next few weeks.
This week I will finish writing my persuasive essay, take a math test, science test, and study my heart out for my psychology test to make up for how poorly I did on my last test.
My goal this week is to write in my journal or my blog everyday and to read my scriptures for at least five minutes a night! That will be a challenge but I will try my best to get it done and make it a habit!!
I also need to redo my blog and make it cute and add pictures.
Until next time :)

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Amazing Day

First off, church was amazing today!!
Usually I get all bored during fast and testimony meeting but this day was different. I felt the spirit so strongly as soon as we starting singing the opening song which was How Great Thou Art. Awesome song. I then was able to hear the testimonies of those in my ward. Pretty much all the girls in my FHE family bore their testimonies and it made me love them even more. We were challanged by one young man to reread the first vision of Joseph Smith and to get down on our knees and to prayer to our Heavenly Father to know that this is true. We were also invited to thank Heavenly Father for all that we have. One sister shared a quote that read, " what if you woke up one morning and could only have the things that you thanked Heavenly Father for the night before?" It made me realize that I should be more grateful for the things that I have, both little and big. We then had a good sunday school lesson taught by one of my FHE sisters. It was on pure religion, and it was great lesson and from it I took that we should be "slow to speak, and swift to listen." We then ended the block of meetings with get to you know games in relief society. It was great to learn more about the people that are around me in my every day life. After church I got set apart as a Family History Ward Indexer. So far I love the calling!!
Oh, and HAPPY 15th Birthday to my sister Danielle!! Hope your day is awesome. Wish I could be there to help celebrate.
Tonight we are having our home teachers, and a friend over for dinner. Should be really fun to get to know them better!!
I am extremely grateful for this gospel and for all that it brings into my life. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God and that he speaks the truth and we should heed to his counsel. I have a testimony of the power of the Priesthood, I have seen it work miracles in my life as well as in the lives of those around me. I have a testimony that the Book of Mormon is the true word of God and that ever since I have been studying it this semester, it has strengthened my testimony of this restored gospel. I know that Patriarchal Blessings are and can be a road map for our lives and that by following it, we will be able to return to our Father in Heaven.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
- As you can see so far my day has been great and I hope to be able to continue writing in my blog on a weekly basis if not on a daily basis.
Have a GREAT day and Week!!!! :)

Saturday, July 23, 2011

It's been a while

I have been so busy I haven't had time to blog. Here is a recap on what has happened since June. I graduated from seminary and from High School. I'll add pictures later. I continue to work, watching two of the cutest boys I know :) and will work until the end of August. Then comes SCHOOL!! I can't wait. Everytime I think about it, I get more and more excited. I can't wait to meet my room mates as well. I have talked to two of them so far and they seem like great girls. My sister went and checked out the outside of my dorms the other night, and she sent me a picture which made me even more EXCITED!! I registered for classes almost a month ago and these are the classes I will be taking: psychology, math 108, Book of Mormon, Child Development, FDSCI101, and FDENG101. I will have a pretty crammed schedule but I know it will totally be worth it in the end. I also can't wait to get up to Idaho to spend time with my sister and brother-in law.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Seminary Graduation

Hellooo everyone!
Well I finally did it. Four long years of waking up at 5:00 to go to seminary are over. I had an amazing time and I loved learning from the scriptures. I have SEVERAL amazing teachers which taught me alot of things. Due to a Job this year, I took an independant study class to finish out the seminary year. Let's just say it is MUCH more time consuming, but I learned soo much from indepently learning than from learning in a class room setting. My testimony grew so much of the Doctrine and Covenants and I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to take this class as well as an institute class on teachings of the living Prophets. So tonight I will become a seminary graduate :)

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Senior Pictures

Today I went and took senior pictures for my graduation announcements. We went to various locations and some turned out pretty good. I can't wait to "officially" graduate on June 10th and graduate from seminary on June 5th. Exciting events are happening in my life and I can't wait for college.

Friday, May 13, 2011

New Blog

Hello Everyone!
I finally decided to create a blog that I actually plan on using. This blog will consist of just random stuff that happens throughout my life, pictures I take, and most importantly - COLLEGE ADVENTURES. I cannot until September when I walk through the doors at BYU-I. I am really looking forward to creating memories that will last a life time and I am really looking forward to making new friends.