I wish with all of my heart that I had known what to do when I was in a relationship with Loral to make it work. I was lonely and frustrated and not living up to what I knew God expected of me. I watched a movie tonight that hit home with me and that I think has made an eternal impact. It's called Fireproof. It is about a couple that is on the verge of divorce and they have been married for 7 years. They are both unhappy and claim that the other is being selfish and doing everything wrong. Well the man (Caleb)'s dad asks him to do something that will change his marriage. So the dad sends Caleb a book that is called THE LOVE DARE. It is a book of dares to do everyday to regain that love in your marriage. I don't do this storyline justice, but I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend that you ALL see it. It is amazing. It talks about the importance of working through your marriage, and how God needs to be at the center of it. It also talks about how pornography and other addictions will only hurt your marriage. It is such a funny, heart wrenchingly adorable show. It can be cheesy at times but it is seriously amazing!
if you want to do the love dare with your spouse or even just learn more about it visit www.thelovedare.com!!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
.:Draper Temple Open House:.
So I got to go to the Draper Temple open house on Friday! It was amazing. I cannot wait until I am able to be endowed! It made me want it so badly. I am just so excited! & to put the cherry on top, today I got my recommend, I haven't had one since I was in college 4 years ago!!!! I cannot wait until I can go and do baptisms. I don't think that I have ever been so excited about the temple in my whole life!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
.: Teaching, No greater CHALLENGE:.
So today I had to teach gospel essentials. It went pretty well I think. I just get so nervous. I don't know why. I just have a really hard time talking to people about the gospel. I feel like I don't know very much so I don't like to really teach. It intimidates me. I think that the Lord knows that because of this new calling. I am a ward missionary now. I have no idea what I am doing, but I know that this is a call from God and that I will do whatever is necessary. Even if I am not completely confidate in my ability. I love knowing that God will make us equal to the callings that He gives us. There is always a way to accomplish His will. I just hope that I can help others to see and feel the joy that the gospel has brought me. I used to hate people that talked about the gospel all the time and how happy it makes them and about how much they loved it. And Now I just know that it's because it is true.. The gospel is the best thing in my life. And I am so grateful to know the truth. I am so grateful for my ancestors how joined the church and treked here so that I could live this life. I love where I am at now. The 1st councelors wife today told me that I am the defenition of sunshine. I felt so good. There are days when I just think that I am nothing. And it is good to be reminded that I am special and that I am loved. Life is so good. Thanks Heavens for that. :)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
.:5 lbs, FANTASTIC:.
So I can't believe it! I got a couple of workout videos before Christmas, but I had just been doing random workouts and not really sticking to a schedule. Well the one video set that I have called Hip Hop Abs came with a calendar of which workouts to do which days. So I promised myself that I would do every workout for the whole month and just see what the results would be. Well I have already seen results in just a week! I lost 5 lbs and 6 inches all over in just one week and 2 inches was from my stomach!! I was SHOCKED to say the least. I am excited to see what results come from this week. :) If your goal is to lose some weight or just be more active I highly suggest trying Hip Hop Abs! It's crazy. I really didn't think that it would make that big of a difference! Thanks Shaun T.!
He may be Gay-tastic but you cant tell me he doesn't have a SMOKIN HOT BODY!
He may be Gay-tastic but you cant tell me he doesn't have a SMOKIN HOT BODY!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
.:CES Fireside: President Monson:.
So Tonight's fireside was amazing. I am so glad that we have a prophet who gets direct inspiration from God for our day. And who loves our generation. I am also so grateful for his sense of humor. I love that man and I know that he is inspired. He is the type of man that I want to be married to someday. I love that he is so humble and meek and yet so strong. He inspires me to be better. To do more service and to be humble myself. He made some really great remarks tonight. If you didn't get a chance to listen to the broadcast tonight, you totally should look for it on the church website. Here are some of the things that he said that touched me in particular.
He said that we have great expectations. When the time for decision has come, the time for preparation has past. I love that because it is so true and sometimes when we are in that preparatory stage we don't see it for what it is. It makes me really take a step back and ask what the Lord is trying to teach me through this certain trial.
He also talked about how important it is to get an education which makes me really want to go back to school and to learn all that I can while I have the time.
Not only is academic preparation essential but so is spiritual preparation, if not more so. And he said how important it is to gain a testimony of Jesus Christ who will be an anchor to us when the waves of uncertainty come and try to steer us off course.
Divine favor will attend those that seek the Lord. We have to make room for Him in our lives and in our hearts.
"Where doubt destroys, faith fulfills."
He gave some hints to help us achieve our great expectations:
1. Avoid the pitfalls in the track,avoid the detours which will deprive you of your celestial reward.
"Good habits are the souls muscles. The more we use them the more they will grow"
Whatever you read, listen to, or watch makes an impression on you. Avoid any semblance of evil. Don't be afraid to stand up for your Heavenly Father's standards.
2. Beware of the flashy start and the fade out finish.
"Stick to your task til it sticks to you. Beginners are many but enders are few."
Have an attitude of work. in the game of life, a second effort is often acquired.
perseverance will pay rich rewards.
3.Help others in their race in life
Remember that when you help your brother up the mountain you are a little nearer the top yourself.
4. Seek the help of the Lord
We do not run alone in this great race in life. Remember that we are entitled to the help of the Lord.
Before we can take Him as our companion, before we can follow him as our guide, we must find Him. In order to find Him we must make room for Him in our lives.
We are a choice generation with great expectation
He said that we have great expectations. When the time for decision has come, the time for preparation has past. I love that because it is so true and sometimes when we are in that preparatory stage we don't see it for what it is. It makes me really take a step back and ask what the Lord is trying to teach me through this certain trial.
He also talked about how important it is to get an education which makes me really want to go back to school and to learn all that I can while I have the time.
Not only is academic preparation essential but so is spiritual preparation, if not more so. And he said how important it is to gain a testimony of Jesus Christ who will be an anchor to us when the waves of uncertainty come and try to steer us off course.
Divine favor will attend those that seek the Lord. We have to make room for Him in our lives and in our hearts.
"Where doubt destroys, faith fulfills."
He gave some hints to help us achieve our great expectations:
1. Avoid the pitfalls in the track,avoid the detours which will deprive you of your celestial reward.
"Good habits are the souls muscles. The more we use them the more they will grow"
Whatever you read, listen to, or watch makes an impression on you. Avoid any semblance of evil. Don't be afraid to stand up for your Heavenly Father's standards.
2. Beware of the flashy start and the fade out finish.
"Stick to your task til it sticks to you. Beginners are many but enders are few."
Have an attitude of work. in the game of life, a second effort is often acquired.
perseverance will pay rich rewards.
3.Help others in their race in life
Remember that when you help your brother up the mountain you are a little nearer the top yourself.
4. Seek the help of the Lord
We do not run alone in this great race in life. Remember that we are entitled to the help of the Lord.
Before we can take Him as our companion, before we can follow him as our guide, we must find Him. In order to find Him we must make room for Him in our lives.
We are a choice generation with great expectation
Thursday, January 8, 2009
.:The Diet Chapter 3:.
So I let go of the whole diet thing for a while over the Holiday's. But now that the new year is here I have a new resolve to kick it in gear and shed some lbs. I have lost a total of 10lbs since i started. Not as much As I would like to have lost but still... I'm pretty proud of myself. I have worked out everyday this week so far and my abs sure are sore! It'll be worth it in the end. I figure if Michelle from the Biggest Loser can look that good so can I!
And I don't even have as much weight to lose. :) Good luck with all of your up coming resolutions!
And I don't even have as much weight to lose. :) Good luck with all of your up coming resolutions!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
.:My new addiction:.
So I have watched the last 2 seasons of the Bachelor and now I am addicted! LOL I am in love with Jason Mesnick the current bachelor. He is the sweetest most genuine man and he deserves to be happy. Especially after that witch Deanna Pappas broke his heart. I can't wait to see more!! AHH! I'm lame I know.. But I love it.
Here's a lil Jason Eye Candy for ya! Enjoy! I like to call it man candy.
Here's a lil Jason Eye Candy for ya! Enjoy! I like to call it man candy.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
.:New Year, New Dreams!:.
So I decided rather than doing the traditional "New Years Resolutions" I would rather just write down some of my life goals and aspirations. I recently watched The Bucket List, and it inspired me to live my dreams! So here ya go...
My Goals and Aspirations(not in any particular order)
*Laugh til I cry
~Fall Madly in love(this is more of a "whenever it happens, that would be great" kinda goal)
*Help someone in need
~Be more charitable
*Learn the art of Patience
~Forgive quickly and whole heartedly
*Keep track of events in my life through photography, blogging, and journal writing
~Smile so much it makes my cheeks hurt
*Find at least one reason everyday to be happy and smile
~Make at least 1 new true friend
*Go to the Temple more often
~Be more understanding of other people
*See the world.
~Stay close to my family and get closer to extended family members
*Read the Book of Mormon everyday
~Read Jesus the Christ and strive daily to draw closer to Him.
*Kiss in the rain
~Get a photo published in a magazine
*Learn something new.
~Play more and stress less
*Don't sweat the small stuff
~Find Joy in the Journey
*Live by faith not by fear
~Live everyday to the fullest!
My Goals and Aspirations(not in any particular order)
*Laugh til I cry
~Fall Madly in love(this is more of a "whenever it happens, that would be great" kinda goal)
*Help someone in need
~Be more charitable
*Learn the art of Patience
~Forgive quickly and whole heartedly
*Keep track of events in my life through photography, blogging, and journal writing
~Smile so much it makes my cheeks hurt
*Find at least one reason everyday to be happy and smile
~Make at least 1 new true friend
*Go to the Temple more often
~Be more understanding of other people
*See the world.
~Stay close to my family and get closer to extended family members
*Read the Book of Mormon everyday
~Read Jesus the Christ and strive daily to draw closer to Him.
*Kiss in the rain
~Get a photo published in a magazine
*Learn something new.
~Play more and stress less
*Don't sweat the small stuff
~Find Joy in the Journey
*Live by faith not by fear
~Live everyday to the fullest!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
.:Faith:.
I have felt for a while that something that I truely need to work on is having more faith and giving my whole heart to the Lord. Sometimes I just get so stubborn and I want what I want how I want it and I forget to ask the Lord if it's really what's right for me. He knows me and where I need to be better than I ever will, so why is it so hard to just have the faith that everything will work out for the best. I have some big decisions coming my way and I really need to be patient and exercise some faith. I just wanted to say that I am so grateful for the oppurtunity to bear my testimony today. I needed to hear myself say some things and to let it grow deeper. I love my life and I am so grateful for the gospel and for the knowledge that I have that I can be better and that there is always another chance. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who knows me and hears my prayers and answers them in His time. I love Him and I want to grow closer to Him through this year.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Another year wiser
I can't believe how much my life has changed. And how much more peace and comfort I feel compared to how much distress and loneliness I felt last year. I'm not gonna lie, this last year has been one of the most challenging, but rewarding, years of my life. I have made some huge changes and some long strides to doing better. Heavenly Father has truely blessed me! I just wanted to take a minute to look back at the year by the months just to reflect and see what I changed and what I can do better on... SO here goes.
January 2008
I was living in Logan, UT with some roommates that I truely disliked. I was working at The Optical Shoppe, not too happy with where the job was going, and fighting with my boss and my manager about making some changes. I was dating Loral and looking forward to planning my wedding which at the time I thought was going to be December 18 2008. We still fought a lot but I believed that we could eventually work it out. I wasn't going to church, I hadn't been for over a year. I was struggling with self esteem and depression and really not happy with where my life was at.
February 2008
The bottom dropped out. Loral and I broke up on the same day that Pres. Hinckley died. I had gone to my sister's house in Eagle mountain becuase Loral and I had a huge fight and I couldn't stay in Logan any longer. I prayed for the first time in a really long time for the Lord to help me decide what would be best for me. I went to Park City with my other sister Shalece, and met some amazing people. I knew that this could be what I needed to get back into the church and to turn my life around. And I knew that I wasn't happy with Loral, and I knew that he wasn't happy with me anymore either. So we decided that we were going to break up. Well it was hard seeing him and living 2 doors down from him for about a week, and we eventually came back together and had one last hoorah the night before I moved. I knew I had to move because we had tried breaking up before but we couldn't seem to stay away from each other. And I knew that I had to change and that I wanted to be different and that I wanted to be treated better. So I did what I thought would be best for both of us, by letting him have Logan so that he could get his life back together as well. I found a job that was perfect. They needed me right away and I needed to move ASAP. I would be making 2 dollars more. I know that the Lord had his hand in that one because it seriously all just feel together. I knew then that he really needed me to be down here and that he truely had heard my prayer. So I moved to Eagle Mountain. And I think it was the best decision that I have made!
March 2008
March was really hard for me. I was new to this single thing and I didn't know what to do with myself. I was starting to go back to church and making some huge changes in my life. I had to rely on the Lord very heavily for support. I missed Loral intensly and it was hard because he told me that he could no longer talk to me. I struggled but I knew that I would have to respect that decision. And now looking back, I am so glad becuase it helped me to move on faster. I went on my first date after breaking up with Loral. It was with a guy named Jesse Hamilton. He was the sweetest guy ever! I met him at church and our ward went to Delta for Easter. It was fun because I got to know my ward a lot better and I also got to know Jesse better. So that sunday after we talked about going dancing in SLC. So we went later that week and it was one of the best dates I have been on. We talked so easily and I really really liked him! It was great getting to know him and being able to see that there are other guys in this world that could make me happy. Also in March I got my Patriarchal Blessing! I had been wanting to get it for a while I just wasn't ready. It was so amazing to know that the Lord knows me by name and has counsil for me!
April 2008
My best friend Bri got married to her sweetie pie on the 4th and I was able to take some pictures! I decided what i want to be when I grow up.... A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!!! I turned 21!!! WOOT WOOT! It was such a fun day. It started out really bad becuase I just got a letter from Loral and it was one sentence. It said hope you have a great birthday~Loral. I was depressed cause I actually called him on his birthday to make sure that he was doing okay and I couldn't not call him because I care. But then he called me while I was at work and asked me if he could come take me to lunch. So he drove all the way down here to take me to lunch for my brthday and I was so glad! I needed that. It was hard to say goodbye again and I struggled with missing him all over again, but I knew that he still cared about me and that he missed me too. Which helped. Then later that night a bunch of my friends from the ward came and we went to PF Changs. My favorite restaurant. :) it was delicious. Except I got a horrible stomach ache and spent the rest of the night in the lil girls room. "The battle of Charlotter" if you know me, you will most likely understand that one. Our ward in Lehi split and I was devistated. I finally had felt like I was making friends and I love love LOVED our bishopbric. And to make matters worse I finally heard from Jesse again... He told me that he met someone in Wyoming and that they were talking about getting married in May. This was 3 weeks after our amazing first date. I bawled cause I was already having a horrible day. GRR boys. LOL. But that's okay he was 31 and he was wanting a family and I guess that she was about that age and had 4 kids. She was widowed and it worked out well for him.
May 2008
May was an interesting month. Trying to get used to the new ward and our new bishopbric was a challenge and I got a calling to be the FHE chair for the north group. I met a guy named Jimmy at a stake activity and we hit it off pretty well. I helped him move the night we met and the next night was sunday. He invited me to dinner at his new place, and then we went to ward prayer with his ward where several people asked us how long we had been dating. Which we werent. And they all told us that we looked like we were "so in love"... LOL!! He came with me to my family reunion a week after we met. And this is where I knew I didn't want to date him. He was kinda pushy and rude and I didn't want to be in another bad relationship. So I gave him the FO(fade out).
June 2008
June was great. I just hung out with friends and had a good time. I started getting used to my new ward and started to really love our new bishopbric. Our bishop turned out to be exactly what I needed to move past certain things in my life and I will forever be grateful for him. And all of the bishopbrics wifes are fantastic as well. Nothin too standout-ish happened in June.
July2008
I went to Logan to see Loral on the 3rd. The day before what would have been our 2 year anniversary. I still struggled with missing him, but he seemed to be doing just fine without me. The 4th went suprising well considering the fact that I was still missing Loral. In fact all day I didn't really even think about him. I went to the parade in Provo with my family and then we went swimming. We came home and slept and just had some fun. Other than missing Loral, July went by pretty well.
August 2008
Well my sisters, my mom and I were supposed to be going to Tennessee to see Suzy and her family because they moved there in April, but then they decided to move back to Utah. So Shalece and I already had our plane tickets. So we did what 2 single girls should do. We decided to go on a cruise in September. :) I met this guy JB a while back and we became friends. But I realized that I liked him this month. But he was dating another girl from our ward and I hadnt talked to him for a while. It was really hard. Still missed Loral a lot. But I loved my ward and my friends are amazing!
September 2008
Shalece and I went on a Royal Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas. We left from florida and we had the best time! I love the Bahamas and I plan to go back and stay at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Which really was paradise to me! I think this trip was the highlight of my whole year! And it was exactly what I needed. It was nice to have some time to just think. And this is when I realized again that Loral and I aren't supposed to be together at this time. The Lord truely blesses me!!! I went to Lagoon with my family and it was really fun just spending time with them. And JB finally called me!!
October 2008
I spent a lot of time with JB and some other friends from the ward. But I really started to fall for him. He took Shalece and I shooting on Halloween and that was a blast, Then Bri and Schyler came over and we played games and chilled at JB's. Other than that not much really happened.
November 2008
November FLEW by. I struggled with my calling alot because no one ever helps me and it was like I was planning a ward activity every monday. But I managed. I went up to my mom's house in Idaho for Thanksgiving and that was a lot of fun spending time with them. Twilight the movie came out and I LOVED IT! Saw it twice! Other than that just kept truckin!
December 2008
My feelings for JB started to get more intense and I didn't know how to talk to him about it and then he said a few things that really hurt my feelings. So I stopped talking to him. Yet another dissapointment in the freindship category and relationship category of my life. But I am kinda okay about it. I don't think that it would've worked out anyway. My oldest sister Seleste got married to Jayson Cherry in the SL temple. It was a beautiful day! And I got to do all of their pictures so that makes me extatic! They turned out really well. Christmas was pretty uneventful. Had a party at Selsestes with my mom. Christmas Eve Shalece and I went to Layton to my dad & step moms house. We opened presents that night and then we just slept in on christmas and vegged out. It was super. For New Years I got some time off which was nice! I just chilled and helped Shalece move. I am sad that she had to move but I know the feeling. And I think it will be good for both of us. It's not like she is that far away. :) New Years Eve was a blast. I went to a friends house and played rockband and some other games and then watched music and lyrics. Got home at about 4 in the AM and i was exhausted!
So over all 2008 has brought a lot of change, But it has been a really great year!! I can't wait to see what 2009 brings!
January 2008
I was living in Logan, UT with some roommates that I truely disliked. I was working at The Optical Shoppe, not too happy with where the job was going, and fighting with my boss and my manager about making some changes. I was dating Loral and looking forward to planning my wedding which at the time I thought was going to be December 18 2008. We still fought a lot but I believed that we could eventually work it out. I wasn't going to church, I hadn't been for over a year. I was struggling with self esteem and depression and really not happy with where my life was at.
February 2008
The bottom dropped out. Loral and I broke up on the same day that Pres. Hinckley died. I had gone to my sister's house in Eagle mountain becuase Loral and I had a huge fight and I couldn't stay in Logan any longer. I prayed for the first time in a really long time for the Lord to help me decide what would be best for me. I went to Park City with my other sister Shalece, and met some amazing people. I knew that this could be what I needed to get back into the church and to turn my life around. And I knew that I wasn't happy with Loral, and I knew that he wasn't happy with me anymore either. So we decided that we were going to break up. Well it was hard seeing him and living 2 doors down from him for about a week, and we eventually came back together and had one last hoorah the night before I moved. I knew I had to move because we had tried breaking up before but we couldn't seem to stay away from each other. And I knew that I had to change and that I wanted to be different and that I wanted to be treated better. So I did what I thought would be best for both of us, by letting him have Logan so that he could get his life back together as well. I found a job that was perfect. They needed me right away and I needed to move ASAP. I would be making 2 dollars more. I know that the Lord had his hand in that one because it seriously all just feel together. I knew then that he really needed me to be down here and that he truely had heard my prayer. So I moved to Eagle Mountain. And I think it was the best decision that I have made!
March 2008
March was really hard for me. I was new to this single thing and I didn't know what to do with myself. I was starting to go back to church and making some huge changes in my life. I had to rely on the Lord very heavily for support. I missed Loral intensly and it was hard because he told me that he could no longer talk to me. I struggled but I knew that I would have to respect that decision. And now looking back, I am so glad becuase it helped me to move on faster. I went on my first date after breaking up with Loral. It was with a guy named Jesse Hamilton. He was the sweetest guy ever! I met him at church and our ward went to Delta for Easter. It was fun because I got to know my ward a lot better and I also got to know Jesse better. So that sunday after we talked about going dancing in SLC. So we went later that week and it was one of the best dates I have been on. We talked so easily and I really really liked him! It was great getting to know him and being able to see that there are other guys in this world that could make me happy. Also in March I got my Patriarchal Blessing! I had been wanting to get it for a while I just wasn't ready. It was so amazing to know that the Lord knows me by name and has counsil for me!
April 2008
My best friend Bri got married to her sweetie pie on the 4th and I was able to take some pictures! I decided what i want to be when I grow up.... A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!!! I turned 21!!! WOOT WOOT! It was such a fun day. It started out really bad becuase I just got a letter from Loral and it was one sentence. It said hope you have a great birthday~Loral. I was depressed cause I actually called him on his birthday to make sure that he was doing okay and I couldn't not call him because I care. But then he called me while I was at work and asked me if he could come take me to lunch. So he drove all the way down here to take me to lunch for my brthday and I was so glad! I needed that. It was hard to say goodbye again and I struggled with missing him all over again, but I knew that he still cared about me and that he missed me too. Which helped. Then later that night a bunch of my friends from the ward came and we went to PF Changs. My favorite restaurant. :) it was delicious. Except I got a horrible stomach ache and spent the rest of the night in the lil girls room. "The battle of Charlotter" if you know me, you will most likely understand that one. Our ward in Lehi split and I was devistated. I finally had felt like I was making friends and I love love LOVED our bishopbric. And to make matters worse I finally heard from Jesse again... He told me that he met someone in Wyoming and that they were talking about getting married in May. This was 3 weeks after our amazing first date. I bawled cause I was already having a horrible day. GRR boys. LOL. But that's okay he was 31 and he was wanting a family and I guess that she was about that age and had 4 kids. She was widowed and it worked out well for him.
May 2008
May was an interesting month. Trying to get used to the new ward and our new bishopbric was a challenge and I got a calling to be the FHE chair for the north group. I met a guy named Jimmy at a stake activity and we hit it off pretty well. I helped him move the night we met and the next night was sunday. He invited me to dinner at his new place, and then we went to ward prayer with his ward where several people asked us how long we had been dating. Which we werent. And they all told us that we looked like we were "so in love"... LOL!! He came with me to my family reunion a week after we met. And this is where I knew I didn't want to date him. He was kinda pushy and rude and I didn't want to be in another bad relationship. So I gave him the FO(fade out).
June 2008
June was great. I just hung out with friends and had a good time. I started getting used to my new ward and started to really love our new bishopbric. Our bishop turned out to be exactly what I needed to move past certain things in my life and I will forever be grateful for him. And all of the bishopbrics wifes are fantastic as well. Nothin too standout-ish happened in June.
July2008
I went to Logan to see Loral on the 3rd. The day before what would have been our 2 year anniversary. I still struggled with missing him, but he seemed to be doing just fine without me. The 4th went suprising well considering the fact that I was still missing Loral. In fact all day I didn't really even think about him. I went to the parade in Provo with my family and then we went swimming. We came home and slept and just had some fun. Other than missing Loral, July went by pretty well.
August 2008
Well my sisters, my mom and I were supposed to be going to Tennessee to see Suzy and her family because they moved there in April, but then they decided to move back to Utah. So Shalece and I already had our plane tickets. So we did what 2 single girls should do. We decided to go on a cruise in September. :) I met this guy JB a while back and we became friends. But I realized that I liked him this month. But he was dating another girl from our ward and I hadnt talked to him for a while. It was really hard. Still missed Loral a lot. But I loved my ward and my friends are amazing!
September 2008
Shalece and I went on a Royal Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas. We left from florida and we had the best time! I love the Bahamas and I plan to go back and stay at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Which really was paradise to me! I think this trip was the highlight of my whole year! And it was exactly what I needed. It was nice to have some time to just think. And this is when I realized again that Loral and I aren't supposed to be together at this time. The Lord truely blesses me!!! I went to Lagoon with my family and it was really fun just spending time with them. And JB finally called me!!
October 2008
I spent a lot of time with JB and some other friends from the ward. But I really started to fall for him. He took Shalece and I shooting on Halloween and that was a blast, Then Bri and Schyler came over and we played games and chilled at JB's. Other than that not much really happened.
November 2008
November FLEW by. I struggled with my calling alot because no one ever helps me and it was like I was planning a ward activity every monday. But I managed. I went up to my mom's house in Idaho for Thanksgiving and that was a lot of fun spending time with them. Twilight the movie came out and I LOVED IT! Saw it twice! Other than that just kept truckin!
December 2008
My feelings for JB started to get more intense and I didn't know how to talk to him about it and then he said a few things that really hurt my feelings. So I stopped talking to him. Yet another dissapointment in the freindship category and relationship category of my life. But I am kinda okay about it. I don't think that it would've worked out anyway. My oldest sister Seleste got married to Jayson Cherry in the SL temple. It was a beautiful day! And I got to do all of their pictures so that makes me extatic! They turned out really well. Christmas was pretty uneventful. Had a party at Selsestes with my mom. Christmas Eve Shalece and I went to Layton to my dad & step moms house. We opened presents that night and then we just slept in on christmas and vegged out. It was super. For New Years I got some time off which was nice! I just chilled and helped Shalece move. I am sad that she had to move but I know the feeling. And I think it will be good for both of us. It's not like she is that far away. :) New Years Eve was a blast. I went to a friends house and played rockband and some other games and then watched music and lyrics. Got home at about 4 in the AM and i was exhausted!
So over all 2008 has brought a lot of change, But it has been a really great year!! I can't wait to see what 2009 brings!
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