2 dias...

Well folks it is now officially only two days until I am back in my very own mother land. I am stoked out of my mind for the trip!!!

I am taking 8 of my friends from DC home with me. Thanks to my angel mother & dad, we will all be sleeping at my house. I love roadtrips, especially if they are head south toward one of the places that I love most. We have some fun things on our agenda & I can't wait to report back. Some that I am rather excited for are hiking in red rock and seeing the Vegas sign. It is so much fun to show friends around. The most glorious part of the weekend is definately going to be the fact that it is going to be 70 DEGREES. That is my favorite temperature. Feelin great about that little number. And most of all...I can't wait to hug my family. They are the greatest and most fun people that I know.

Bring on the great weekend! Pray that I can do my homework without getting car sick... :]

Maria & Luigia.

To old for Halloween?!

NEVER. 

:)

 

 

The Halloween festivities have begun and it makes me so happy. FALL will always BE THE BEST.

We had our ward party last night.  It was awesome. Hollie was Luigia and Maria.  The female-ish versions of Mario & Luigi.  We are going to be working at the Provo Halloween Carnival. We have done it for the past three years and it is one of our favorite things.  Yes, it is a LONG event, but it is so fun to be around kids and families on Halloween.  We have too much with all of the kids and this year we get to help with the crafts...as Mario and Luigi. Hopefully we don't freak them out.  :]

 

 

And nowwww foorrrrrrr...BOBBY'S BIRTHDAY BASH!

 

 

 

 

We threw a birthday party for our good friend Bobby Moulder.  It was a blast to have old friends come to our apartment and eat there hearts out.  Thanks Bobs for having at 25th Birthday.  I would rather host a party than do homework ANY DAY. :]]

 

At this time next week I will be in Vegas with my family and my good friends from DC.

Party on People!

 

 

how'z Life?!

That title is totally grammatically incorrect.

This girl passed her grammar test this week.

Waddddupppp.

(not grammatically correct)

:]

 

This week went by so fast, but was definitely a good one.  I have two midterms this week that I passed and feel super about. YES.  Next week is my economics test...pray for me real hard about that one. :]

 

My roommate Kara shared a quote with me today that I love.  It reminded me a lot of the words that we heard at General Conference last week.  Can we talk about that for just a second?! AMAZING.  It is a miracle and a testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel, that every heart is touched and taught at such a deep level.  General Conference was just what I needed.

 

Here is the great quote that I think we should all remember...

 

"Adversity is like a strong wind. I don't mean that it holds us back from places we might otherwise go. It also tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that afterward we see ourselves as we really are, and not merely as we might like to be."

 

-Memoirs of a Geisha; Arthur Golden.

 

 

I was touched by that quote.  I am greatful for the refinement of trial.  I have to often remind myself that I am here on this earth for the purpose of preparing, not relaxing.  Trail gets us to our bare bones; , to remind us of who we are and who created us.  Christ is always by our side, and we are always in his and the Father's hands. I am greatful for the struggle.  I am greatful for the strength and depth of character, testimony, and love of the Savior that follows. I love Him and the gospel.  It is wonderful.

What does trial mean anyways? I have always assumed it to mean a period of difficulty, but I was wrong.  I looked up the definition and learned so much.

Trial
1a: the action or process of trying or putting to the proof
b. a preliminary contest
2: the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue.
3: a test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation
4a: a tryout or experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness
b: one of a number of repetitions of an experiment
5: Attempt

Trial is the attempt. It is the test.

HAPPY WEEKEND!

 

:]

 



Just call me Julie Andrews...

Life is so good. Guys, it's so good.

(exclamation point)

:] 

 

 ... & these are a few of my favorite things currently:

 

Fall.

I can't get enough of the Fall weather in Provo.  After this week I am positive that Provo, Utah is one of the most beautiful places in the whole world.  I walk home with the greatest feeling of content. It is like a small piece of heaven for me. The brisk feeling of the wind on your face and a little rosie-nose -- I love them! The change of the seasons and the start of the celebrations make even the saddest heart bright.

 

GENERAL CONFERENCE.

I am so grateful for the things that I was taught and for the things that I felt today.  I felt the fullness of heart immediately as I starting listening.  It was like a filling of my soul.  I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints is the Lord's church. I am excited to start my own Mormon.org profile. All of my joy, hope, happiness, and peace comes from the Savior and his plan to bring us home. I hope to be a woman of devoted discipleship my whole life long. This journey we are on is meant to be a learning ground that we joyfully endure.  How grateful I am for modern day revelation and the prophets of the Savior's church. I am grateful for the Father's love and sweet guidance in our lives.

 

Running ...

... has made it's little way right back into my life.  I ran a women's relay in Midway (also a little bit of heaven) last weekend with some wonderful friends. I decided that I want to retire to Midway. Also, I reminded myself how much I love the challenge and great feelings that come from running.  Hopefully more to come.

 

Peace.

A calming to my soul, in this crazy world, from the one true source of peace.

 

ZUCCHINI EVERYTHING

Grandpa gave me a recipe for Zucchini Fritters that has changed my life and taste buds. Delish. I love cooking.

 

Schoolio.

Peeps, school is the world's greatest this semester. I love the feeling of understanding, growth, and development.

 

Kickball

I am on the VTFK3: Von Trapp Family Kickers 3. They are the most fun team of all time in my opinion. We are going into playoffs this next week.

 

Anyways, I am grateful for right now and all the beautiful things of life and Provo town, USA.

 

Kick starting the Week with a little more General Conference tomorrow!

Don't forget it.

Cheerio!