The End of School

This semester has definitely been a semester of firsts for me. The first semester I never had a burn-out. The first semester I've actually enjoyed ALL of my classes; the first semester I don't have a single written final; the first semester I've been engaged (lol); the first semester I've decided I'm staying in Provo for spring and summer; the first semester I've realized that I'm now officially "old" at college.

I think the biggest thing I've realized this semester is that I'm comfortable being myself. For example, I'm not graduating on time this April. But I'm ok with that. I found what I love to do, even if it'll take me an extra year to get my degree in it. And besides, who ever said it was a race to the finish line of college? I've also realized how much I love my family. I love how tight we are with each other...lol I don't think I know of a family who uses more minutes on their phones with each other than we do! I talk to at least my mom and one of my brothers each day. Having Daniel out here at school with me has helped me become closer to him than I was before, and I'm so grateful for that since he'll be leaving this year on a mission.

Mmm...so moral of the story: I love life right now, especially school and my family.

Funniest Dating Analogy on Earth

Ok, so my friend Kayce from home is hysterical. Everyone--especially boys--should read this post about dating. It explains dating in terms of baseball, and is just downright hysterical!

http://denveritis.blogspot.com/2009/03/why-mormon-guys-stay-single-interleague.html

All are Part of The Test

When life becomes almost more than I can bear, I often turn to my scriptures. Sometimes I honestly feel so lost I don't know where to read, but know that I should, so I just start reading randomly as I flip through the Book of Mormon reading sections I've highlighted.

This morning I came across this quote I had written in my scriptures years ago:

"Some are tested by poor health, some by a body that is deformed or homely. Others are tested by handsome and healthy bodies; some by the passion of youth; others by the erosions of age. Some suffer disappointment in marriage, family problems; others live in poverty and obscurity. Some (perhaps this is the hardest test) find ease and luxury. All are part of the test and there is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect" --Boyd K. Packer

The last sentence of this quotation really got me thinking. I really believe that there is a reason we go through everything. I try to keep this in mind when life gets hard and I just want to cry. "There is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect." We're meant to go through the challenges that present themselves to us in life. We're meant to do it. Our Heavenly Father knows what we each need to learn in life and which tests are capable of teaching us those lessons.

The Rave and The Rant--02/25/09

Slumdog Millionaire...or should I say millanaire...is such a great movie! I don't normally see or endorse R rated movies, but this one is good. I would put it on the same level as Schindlers List, Gladiator, and The Patriot. It's an amazing movie, with an amazing story. Of course, it's heavy with real life issues, and isn't a movie anyone should just go see to be lightly entertained. It's definitely more of a movie that makes you think about life. The rating system baffles me so much, it's ridiculous that a movie like this is rated R, while a movie like "He's Just Not That Into You" is rated PG-13. Seriously. Slumdog has no sex, and little swearing (and even then all but one of those instances was in subtitles).

Party Over Here...

...Party over there! score one for the home team, I survived this last week! Annnnd, to make matters even better, aced both midterms, got a job offer for fall, and officially bought my wedding dress and figured out the overall style and color theme for the wedding. I can hear the hallelujah chorus already.

Yes, I am that Puppy

Seriously. I call it time to brace myself for the flood. We're talking 2 exams, 1 essay, multiple quizzes, a complete marketing analysis and media plan, and oh yeah, did I mention a tv commercial? Oh and not to mention a birthday party tonight and parents coming into town for the weekend. Yup, all happening by wednesday. yikes. I guess I'll go study now!

My Dressssssss!!!!!!

Ok, so if Nate ever sees this I'll be mad at myself for posting it...but hey, at least it's not me in the dress, it's just a model, and meh, I doubt he ever checks my blog :)