Just to Name a Few

I thought I'd list just a few things I am grateful for on this Thanksgiving Weekend:

1. That I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the many blessings I am given as a part of that

2. That I have a family here on earth that loves me, that supports me, and will always be there for me, and I know that families are forever, and that my family is more than that, they are my best friends.

3. For friendships I built years ago that have lasted till today, and the times when I get to catch up with those friends of the past and find that the bonds we made are still there.

4. For new friends who already do so much to make my life brighter and bring sunshine into it.

5. For the roommates I have, for the memories we make daily and the patience they have with me.

6. For the roommates I had my first year of college, that taught me what kind of love can be formed between strangers who grow to be your family.

7. For my parents, who have taught me through love, example, and word in the best they knew how. That love me despite my imperfections, and who would do anything for me.

8. For a brother and sister who will always have my back in the important things in life. For the memories we've made together even though we've had our rough times, and for loving me in spite of those times.

9. For my dog Aussie, who although he is not around anymore was one of the best friends a girl could ask for, and of whom I have so many sweet memories.

10. For the love of reading I have, and the knowledge I've gained from it. For the adventures I've experienced without leaving my room and the bond that books have given me to my grandmothers who share that love with me.

11. For the love and examples of grandparents and great-grandparents who have taught me what it is to live a righteous life that you can be proud of.

12. For the many teachers who taught me to love learning and to try my hardest.

13. For the opportunity I have to study at a University where I can gain more secular knowledge in a spiritual setting. Where I can learn to increase in knowledge and wisdom, and in standing with God.

14. For the beauty that surrounds us every day in nature, that can bring joy in the tiniest ways, but also in grand displays of splendor.

15. For the senses I have been given to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, color, taste, sound, and so many others

16. For the power or music, for the peace that can be found in a simple melody, and the joy that can be found in a simple song.

17. For the country I live in where I can worship as I please, and where my life is largely under my own control, where I have a say in the way the country is run, and where I am free to be me.

18. For a body that is in most ways healthy, for my sight, the ability to walk, to breath on my own, and to free of any disease that keeps me from enjoying the wonders of life to the extent that I choose

19. For the Atonement of my Savior that can heal me from the pains of sin, but also of any other pains I might suffer. For the gift of eternal life that has been given to me through my Redeemers sacrifice for someone as undeserving as me.

20. Last of all for a loving Heavenly Father who has given me these things and so many more. For his patience with me when I make mistakes, and his support of me when I am facing my hardest moments. For his unfailing belief in me when I can't believe in myself, and for his ability to see and love me for what I have the power to become, instead of focusing on the mistakes I make now.

I love my Parents

So, Halloween was my Daddy's Birthday, so happy late birthday to the best Dad in the world.

I really am so grateful for my Mom and my Dad. Yesterday I went and saw Mama Mia, and since I'm an emotional person, it made me miss my parents. The girl has never known her Dad, and her Mom has to watch her get married...emotional. For me.

So, I just want to take the opportunity to say thanks to my parents. They've always been there for me through everything, with love, patience, and support. I couldn't ask for better parents, and if I have any good qualities it is because of the way they taught me in word, and through example. I am one lucky girl ad I love my Mommy and Daddy very much.

Anything and Everything

So....I have realized a problem, when I have stuff happen worth blogging about, I don't have time to blog! It's quite a sad thing, because I want to tell you all about the wonderfully fun things I am doing, but I'm too busy having the fun to tell you about it! So, I'm going to summarize some of the fun things in my life lately.

1. Weekend Trip to Amanda's.

Last Friday, Kiera and I spontaneously went to Amanda's house with her for the night, and came back on Saturday. It was soo much fun. We watched a movie, played Apples to Apples, and just partied it up. Then on Saturday before heading back, we spent about two hours around the neighborhood taking pictures. It was soo much fun to just relax with those two wonderful ladies. I am so glad that they are my roommates this year, because they make me smile and laugh, every day, even the worst ones.

2. Oktoberfest

Apparently this party of the Villa's is quite well known, but all I cared about was that if was so much fun. It was great to just spend some crazy time with friends in the ward, and dance the night away.

In continuation of the festivities we headed to the apartment of Debra and Maddie, some girls in my ward and watched a movie. There were about 7 of us there who enjoyed the hilarious comedy of Much Ado About Nothing. There are so many awesome people in my ward and I really enjoy spending time with them.

3. Family Dinner

Last Sunday all the family down in Provo, along with my family and some of the cousins from Layton got together for a dinner at Sarah and Matts. It was my first time seeing the newest addition to the family, Jack, and all around it was just great to be with family and catch up.

4. The Fish Pumpkin

My hometeachers are awesome and carved a pumpkin with Amanda and I this past Thursday. I guess that you might not be able to tell from looking, but its a fish, and it was sweetly awesome. Sadly, somebody was jealous of it, and it was murdered.

5. Halloween!

So, an hour before the stake party Danielle helped me decide on a costume, and I was the Night Sky, or a Starry Night. It was awesome, and I got a lot of compliments on the creativity, which i couldnt' even take credit for. And so the night's festivities began; Destination 1; the Stake party at the bowling alley on campus. It may have been really crowded, noisy, and one of the worst games I've bowled in a while, but it was still so much fun! Destination 2; Doing Bart's costume makeup at Sara and Kaitlin's. So much fun, and it led to Destination 3; Dance party with the boys of 45. Sara, Amanda and I tagged along with them. The dance was a little too crowded and crazy for me, but it was still fun. Destination 4; Kiwanis Park with Bart, Amanda, and Sara. Possibly my favorite part of the night, the four of us had a leaf fight and played on the playground. After which we came back to the apartments and changed into different clothes for Destination 5; Rock Canyon Park. At this point the party was Bart, Ryan, Megan, Corin, Sara, Amanda, and myself. We had way too much fun sliding down the wet hill in our bare feet thanks to the rain. This idea was basically awesome and I had way too much fun. The only problem was the cold, so we came back to Destination 6; the hot tub. Nice and warm. Then to wind things all up, I finally reached the Final Destination; My BED!! it was nice to get to sleep after so much fun and craziness, but it was possibly one of the best Halloweens I've had in a while.

6. Library Card!

That's right folks, I now have a card for the Provo Library. They arent' as cool as the Layton one though, the rules are stricter. Sad day. But thats okay, because its still a LIBRARY! with BOOKS!

7. MAMA MIA!

Yes folks, yesterday I finally saw the movie. Kiera and her friend Sarah decided to go see it at the dollar theater and invited Amanda and I along. I LOVED it, and being with some of my favorite girls just made it all the better. The movie is a a great one, albeit there are some awkward scenes. But, if any of you like musicals, the music of ABBA, or any of the actors in it, its totally worth seeing.

8. Ward Party

So, because the Stake had a party on Halloween, our ward had ours the day after. I Love my ward. I dont' think I can say it enough, but its such a fun ward, and I love the friends I've made in it, as well as old friends who I get to enjoy it with. We danced like crazy, played hilarious games and all around had a good time.

9. Dinner for Jared

This was probably the most bittersweet event of my weekend. Jared Bell is one of my awesome FHE sons, but sadly he has to move back home to Washington because his work cut his hours. I am pretty heart broken about it, and he is on his way to airport now. I'm going to miss that boy tons! But, to say goodbye, a few of us got together to go to dinner at T. G. I. Friday's. It was a lot of fun, even if it was for a sad reason, and while we were waiting to leave, we took some fun pictures of course!

10. Random fun last night

I stole Jesse's sword, and fought Laurien with it. Jesse sent her after me because he said he couldn't' kill a lady.

Hot tub again with people in the ward

Life in general is awesome.


So people, there is a slight update/ not so slight. Life has been wonderful lately and I'm still surviving school and work. Life IS GOOD.