.: Indexing and such:.

So as my wonderful friend pointed out, I haven't posted in a while... Well I think that is mostly due to the fact that I am busy with all of my mission preparations.

I went through the temple on July 16! It was a beautiful day. I was pretty overwhelmed with it all, but I have been back a couple of times since and I am feeling much better! I love the peace that comes with being in the House of the Lord. It's amazing!

I also went camping with my awesome ward. I am really gonna miss them when I leave. I really feel like they are all my family. I am worried that I will have struggles with home sickness. But I know that as I immerse myself in the work that I will get lost in it and forget about myself and just serve.

Tonight I went to an indexing party with some of the coolest people in my ward. ha!
If you haven't indexed before I suggest you try. It's can be difficult to read the handwriting sometimes, but it is pretty fun. I am thoroughly convinced that cursive handwriting is of the devil! ** Note to self: never write anything in cursive if I want my posterity to be able to read what I am writing!(on the other hand maybe I don't want them to be able to read all of my secrets... they might not like what they find. jk)

Well I am off to bed. I am heading to my 5 year reunion next weekend... AHH!! Am I really That old? haha! I am excited to see some old friends. I am also hoping to get to the Logan temple while I am there..

.Looking Back:.

Remember this post?


I can't believe that just one short year ago I was sitting in a hospital bed.



Oh how my life has changed since!!



I am so grateful everyday for that experience.
I wouldn't change it for the world.
I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who will kick me in the butt when needed and tell me to get back to what's really important.
I am so grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ that has healed me more times that I can count.
(physically, emotionally, spiritually!)
I am so grateful to be alive!
I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a missionary.
To share what I know with others.
I am so grateful for my family and friends who are always so supportive of me!




Today especially I am thankful for AMERICA!


GOD BLESS!

.:53 days!:.

Can I just say... WOW!

I am overwhelmed by the kind things that people have said to me and all the support!


I love you all!


Well if you're my FB friend you know already, but I am headed to the wonderful land of Country Music!

That's right!!!


Tennessee!


Watch out Knoxville! I'm coming for ya!

.:To the right!:

I am so excited!!

I report to the
MTC
on August 18!!
That is so soon! :]

That's all that I can say for now!


Stay tuned for Saturday's post to find out where I will be headed!!!


p.s.
Wow! I am still in awe of how completely aware my Heavenly Father is of me! He knows me so well.

.:Fork in the road:.

Welp..

I'm here. Standing on this road that I have been traveling on for a very, VERY long time. I have reached the fork in the road.

Am I to go left?
The road to the left is land filled with uncertainty. A land filled with adventure, no doubt. Hopefully a land that has family and friends and more love than I could ever dream of.

Or do I take the road less traveled. The road to the right. The road that my heart so badly wishes to take. The road that leads to teaching. Learning. Reliance. Love. All things that I want, and have worked so SO hard for.

Both options are very good options that will lead me home eventually. I just don't know what path to take to get there??

My GPS (God's Plan for Shaylyn) is flashing at me which way. Now I just have to look down!




That's right ladies and gentlemen!

Today is the day that will change the very course of the next 18 months (at least!!)


It's here!!!!!!

.:When I get where I'm goin:.

When I get where I'm going
on the far side of the sky.
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly.

I'm gonna land beside a lion,
and run my fingers through his mane.
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain

(Chorus:)
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
there'll be only happy tears.
I will shed the sins and struggles,
I have carried all these years.
And I'll leave my heart wide open,
I will love and have no fear.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Don't cry for me down here.

I'm gonna walk with my grandaddy,
and he'll match me step for step,
and I'll tell him how I missed him,
every minute since he left.
Then I'll hug his neck.

(Chorus)

So much pain and so much darkness,
in this world we stumble through.
All these questions, I can't answer,
so much work to do.

But when I get where I'm going,
and I see my Maker's face.
I'll stand forever in the light,
of His amazing grace.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
there'll be only happy tears.
Hallelujah!
I will love and have no fear.
When I get where I'm going.
Yeah when I get where I'm going.



I love this song.
Someone sang it today at Clark's funeral.
I couldn't stop the tears from rolling down.

RIP Clark.

"We are born to die and we die in order to live."

.: Worth the wait:.

I am so excited to hear about my mission.


I am also excited to go through the temple to recieve my endowment!!!

I pray daily that Heavenly Father will inspire the 1st Presidency in their decision. I am so anxious to move forward with the next phase of my life.

This is definately one time in my life that I feel that all the waiting is worth it!

Please pray for me!

and while you're at it, pray for these people as well.
Super Clark Kimble's Family
Nie Nie

.: Clark Kimble:.

Clark Kimble passed away on June 11, 2010.

Please pray for his family at this time.


If you are wondering who this man is, go read his story.


www.superclarkkimble.blogspot.com

Heaven gained a great man.

Rest in peace Clark

.: Gaining Perspective:.

Today I came across this blog that has so completely touched my very soul. This young man is fighting for his life. He is only a year older than me. (24)He has been fighting for his life since July 2009. He had a liver transplant on Aug 6 2009. He is now in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant, but he has been denied by medicaid 3 times.

My heart is very full with sympathy for him and for his family. My heart goes out to him so completely.

I can only compare this to my tiny minute trial that I had to face just a short year ago. I was only in the hospital for 6 short days. He has been in and out of multiple hospitals for almost a year. I cannot begin to imagine the stress and struggles that this challenge has brought into his life. My medical bills were in the thousands. His are in the MILLIONS and still adding up.

He handles his challenges with such faith and such a great outlook. I can only hope and pray that he will be blessed and that he will feel of the love that so many strangers have for him. As well as the love that our Heavenly Father has for him.

All I can say is that there is nothing like a life-or-death situation to make you feel the Saviors love so perfectly. I only wish that I could put words to such a sacred experience. I know that the Savior who was there comforting me in my time of need is there in Clark's as well. I don't know this man. But I love him more than words can express. I can feel of the overwhelming love that our very compassionate Father has for him.

He needs our prayers.
He needs our help.
Please, if you are reading this, pass this on!!

The internet can do miracles and I beg you to please spread the word about him!!! Share this link with everyone you know.

Super Clark Kimble's Blog

Ask them to pray for him. Ask them to donate blood in his name.
Ask them to donate money on his website.

But most of all pray that the Lord's will be done.

.:Do I go?:.

My ex-fiance
is getting married in 2 weeks..


Do I go to the reception?



*It would be nice to see him.
( We have known each other for over 10 years and we were friends for a long time)

*I wanna see who he is marrying?!
(Come on, you can't tell me you haven't wanted to see who your ex's have ended up with. & you can't help but compare her to yourself)

*and I wanna see his family.
[I miss his dad and his niece Audrey a lot]

He did invite me after all....?



I don't want to make it awkward for his new wifey. I mean really?!? If I were her, I wouldn't want "The Ex" to come!!!


To be perfectly honest,
if it were me getting married,
I wouldn't have even invited him.
(is that rude or what?)

See my dilema?



HELP???

.: Officially Finished!:.

Yep!
That's right!
My papers are officially in to the bishop!!!

Can I get a
HALLELUJAH????

My Bishop called me on Sunday and said that he just needs one paper (that he should have today) and then he is ready to send them into the Stake Pres.

I am so relieved.
I can't even tell you!!!

I have been working so hard on this for SO long! I have known for over a year that I am supposed to do this. It has been a really long road. But I finally feel like I am getting on to my destination!

Now the real waiting begins!


I am so excited to see where this crazy journey is going to end up going!

.: Best 1st Date Ever!:.

Last night,

I
may or may not have
gone on the
best!
1st!
date!
I have ever been on.



He
may or may not have...

*Bought me a pretty yellow rose(because he remembered that I was wearing a yellow shirt the night we met)


*Opened my door(I mean, he wouldn't even let me do it!)


*Taken me to eat the BEST food I have ever had! @ Rodizio!♥ I am in love with the pineapple!


*Made me smile until my cheeks hurt


*Took me dancing! (I have never had that much fun!!)


*Complimented me. Alot. :]


*Stolen my heart a lil!


*Made me a mix cd of some AWESOME music..


(I am pretty sure that this is my new FAVORTE song!)




Thanks so much!!
You know who you are!

.: Look at Me:.

I'm pretty sure that I am going to play this song at my wedding...

someday




I tell myself
Im gettin' in too deep
Then I fall a little farther
Every time you look at me

.: Happily Ever After!:.

"Isn’t it remarkable to know that our eternal Heavenly Father knows you, hears you, watches over you, and loves you with an infinite love? In fact, His love for you is so great that He has granted you this earthly life as a precious gift of “once upon a time,” complete with your own true story of adventure, trial, and opportunities for greatness, nobility, courage, and love. And, most glorious of all, He offers you a gift beyond price and comprehension. Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all—eternal life—and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.” -President Uchtdorf

I love this quote!

Heaven knows that I am a sucker for fairytales!!

Oh how I love the gospel of Jesus Christ!

♥ Shay

So last week my cousin Bridgette and I were driving and all the sudden we start to feel her car start to jerk to the right... we decided to keep driving to the gas station and check it out. Well we didn't even make it that far... haha she ended up having a flat.

So we pull over and I get out the jack and the spare tire and the rain is coming down hard. I couldn't for the life of me, get the lug nuts off. I would pull and pull and they wouldn't budge. So we decided to just call Bridgette's brother Zac to come save us.



So while we were waiting, we both decided that since we were already soaked, we might as well just go puddle jumping! I haven't done that since the week of my graduation. that was 5 years ago!!It was so much fun! It made me realize that I need to make every trial into something memorable and fun!!





Happy puddle jumping!!

♥Shay

.: It's true!:.

Wow! Just listening to his testimony gives me shivers! I love this book! I know that it is true and that by reading this book you will grow in numberous ways. I love it!! I am so excited to share it with others everyday while I am on my mission!

.: Updates:.

Welp.. It's been a while since I posted anything worthwhile on here. HA HA


so on to the updates...


1. I no longer have a car due to unforeseen circumstances.. But this has also turned out to be a blessing as I no longer have to worry about a car payment or an insurance payment. I am so beyond grateful for the many, many people who have offered to take me places or let me borrow their cars... It's truly humbling to say the least.

2. I have been working to get my mission papers turned in. My goal is to have everything finished by the end of June. I am almost there. I have completed the Dr's visits. And I am now onto the dentist portion this week. I fear that this part will take forever because I have terrible teeth and I am certain that I have a few cavities. Let's just hope that they won't be too terribly expensive to get taken care of and that I can get them fixed ASAP!

3. One of the girls at my work quit without notice, so now I am stressing to get time off to get my dental work done.. I am hoping that they find someone soon!!

4. I am so ready for a vacation. I think that I will most likely be going on a road trip to California sometime in the next couple of months.

5. I am happy. I love my life. Challenges and stresses and all. I couldn't be happier. I am choosing to see the good and follow my heart and I am really being blessed. :]

Loves!♥

.: 23 :.

I can't believe
that I am the big

2....3....

It feels like just yesterday I was in HS and turning 16.


I had a wonderful Birthday.


I was filled spiritually

and

feel so overwhelmed
with
so.
much.
love.
from my beautiful friends
and
my amazing
family!

So Here is my list of 23 things I am grateful for..
[in no particular order]

My family
my friends
Having a place to live
wonderful people who are so willing to help out
My Bishop!!!
My amazing ward! [seriously the best in the entire church!]
My Job
Good health
My testimony of my Savior~
My Father in Heaven
Sundays!
Warm weather
The newness of spring
sunshine
Coke!!
:]
Robots, Hippos, Dinos, girrafes, and panda bears!
The temple
Laughter
Girlfriends, who keep me sane!
babies
Love
My life!

.: Love is Waiting:.

I am a firm believer that love can wait for the right time and the right place.

Beecause I didn't do it right once, I know with all my heart that the next time I fall passionatly in love, I will do it right!

This song is so beautifully poetic. It expresses so very much the way that my heart feels, and is going to feel when I am in love.

I will wait.



"Love Is Waiting"

In the autumn on the ground,
between the traffic and the ordinary sounds
I am thinking signs and seasons while a north wind blows through
I watch as lovers pass me by
Walking stories - whos and hows and whys
Musing lazily on love
Pondering you
I'll give it time, give it space and be still for a spell
When it's time to walk that way we wanna walk it well

[CHORUS:]
I'll be waiting for you baby
I'll be holding back the darkest night
Love is waiting til we're ready, til it's right
Love is waiting

It's my caution not the cold
there's no other hand that i would rather hold
the climate changes, I'm singing for the strangers about you
don't keep time, slow the pace
Honey hold on if you can
the bets are getting surer now that you're my man

[CHORUS]

[BRIDGE:]
I could write a million songs about the way you say my name
I could live a lifetime with you and then do it all again
and like I can't force the sun to rise or hasten summer's start,
neither should I rush my way into your heart

.:Free to be ME!:.

Can I get an A-to-the-MEN!
This is how I feel right now!

♥

Gah!!

I am so excited for summer!

I am planning on making up for last year's "lack of the summer"

Here is my "bucket list" for this summer!

Bon Fires
Camping
Swimming
Sunburns
Dating
Lake Powell
Hiking
Picnics
Frisbee
Bike Rides
Ward Campout
Summer Lovin
Star Gazing AMAZING
Laughing
Game nights
Sleeping under the stars
Four-wheeling
Family Reunions
Hot tubbin
Floating the Lava River
Logan Temple trip
St George Temple trip
As a matter of fact, why not hit every temple in Utah! Why not? Ha
Bear Lake
Canoe rides
Ride Horses
Sand Dunes
Lazer Tag
Mini Golf
Long walks(preferably on the beach!)
Kissing in the Rain
Puddle Jumping
Mudding
and
much
much
more!
♥

.:New Moon Release Party:.

I am excited to go to the NM release party tonight with my most favorite Fruzin ever!

I just hope that I can stay up that late again.

I was really crazy Wednesday night and pulled an all nighter...
[More like a 2-day-er.]

I am
E.X.H.A.U.S.T.E.D!

.: Powell-a-palooza!:.

True Confession #One:
♫We like to party.
We like we like to party.♫

(and by we I mean me.)

True Confession #dos:
I NEED A VACATION!!!!
StAt!

True Confession #Drei:
I have never been to Lake Powell


So my lovely peeps I am so excited to announce


POWELL-A-PALOOZA!

Coming May 2010!




I am so excited!


Just looking at all the beautiful pictures makes me so antsy to get there!




Three days on a houseboat,
fun in the sun,
and peeps that I love!!

What more could I ask for?

Guess I gotta get my butt in gear with working out and get a tanning pass so that I don't get burnt to a crisp!

But I'm so excited!!

.:Obey the Rules:.

I have decided that dating in Utah
is
ridiculous.

It seems to me that "Mormon boys" have forgotten how to properly court a woman.

*They seem to think that one date equals a marriage proposal therefore, they simply don't ask.
*They also forget how to call, text, or even acknowledge that we even exist during the week unless there is an activity going on.
*X box or "nofriendo Nintendo" is WAY more important than we are.



So let's refresh what the definition of dating is shall we?

Dating:
Dating is about two people coming together to get to know one another and find out whether they are compatible, then enjoying each other's company and eventually forming a close bond and relationship.


So here are the new rules that I have decided will help prevent any more heartbreak in my life.
[cause quite frankly my poor little ticker can't take too much more!]

~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~.*.~


DATING RULE # 1:

If you are interested in me, you will ask me out.
Period.
No more of this...
"Well he is never gonna ask me out, so I have to be the one to ask him out"
kinda crap!

And yes, I'm old fashioned.

:]


Dating Rule # 2:

No Texting!

(This is a new rule for me, and to be honest it might be a little hard to keep. I think that texting makes dating so impersonal.)

Only an occasional..

"be there soon"

"running late"

"Have a good day"

sorta text is okay



Dating Rule # 3:

Be A Gentleman


Which means opening the door.
(Doesn't have to be always, but definitely when I am getting in the car. or walking into a building)
And an occasional compliment goes this(..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................) Far!!! [Which is pretty darn far]


Guys, here's a helpful hint...
Chivalry is most definitely NOT DEAD!
It's actually SUPER HOT!


Dating Rule # 4:

I will ONLY date worthy Priesthood holders.

I know. I know. I'm such a prude.

HA HA HA!
[Sorry I couldn't help but chuckle at that]

;]


Dating Rule # 5:

No kissing w/o communication.

Which means that both people need to express how they feel about kissing and their intentions.
I have found that this eliminates a lot of confusion and heart ache.

So I think that's all I can think of for now.

What are/were your dating rules?
I'm curious to see what other people think and what other things might help with making this game of dating a bit more fun and a little less stressful.

until then,

♥ Shay

.:Not my week with Men:.

This past week was definatley not my week with men.

After falling for someone that I care deeply about and could see a future with, I find myself once again in the "Friend Zone."

Oh, the two words that I hate the very most in the English Language.

I have been put there time and time again and it hurts just the same every time. I hate the feeling of loving someone and knowing that they do not feel the same way about you.



It hurts.



A lot.



Then, today I found out that my ex is engaged.
Yes,
I am over him.
No,
I don't want him back.

But it still hurts like hell to see him moving on with his life and I am just stuck here in the "friend zone."



So needless to say... I am DONE(!!!!) with dating for a while.

&

I have made some new rules for when I do decide to start dating again...
Those will be coming in my next post.

until then,

Girls rule and boys drool!!!

.: New Discovery!:.

You're welcome!

.:Musical Snack Week 7:.

This one is dedicated to the movie Dear John!

I adored it!

&

the music is phenominal!

.:I Still Believe In Fairytales:.

But I usually just end up like this....

.:Case of the Grumps:.

So the last few days I have had a WICKED case of the grumps. I just haven't been able to shake them.

And then today.

Today, I walked outside and there was sunshine!

Today I felt the warmth shining on me and I remembered that winter will always have to end.

And the sun will eventually shine through.


*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*

So to you my dear friend Spring,



Please come quickly and with great force.
I miss you terribly.


I will be waiting!

♥ Always,
Shaylyn

.:Chronic Worry:.

I hate it!


I have become such a worry wart!

I find myself worrying over the tiniest little things.

I really need to just relax and stop worrying, but I don't know how!!?



AHH!



I swear it's gonna be the death of me one of these days..

.:Senior Year:.

Fill this out about your SENIOR year of high school! The longer ago it was, the more fun the answers will be!!

1. Did you date someone from your school?
No, not really, but I was "in love" with Clint Earl. LOL

2. Did you marry someone from your high school?
Nope... Not married!

3. Did you car pool to school?
My Sophmore and Jr. years I did. Senior year I drove or rode the bus.

4. What kind of car did you have?
I didn't have a car, but I drove my mom's Chevy Malibu.

5. What kind of car do you have now?
Mazda Protege

6. It's Friday night....
hanging out with friends

7. It is Friday night now...
Still hanging out with friends. Just different ones this time!

8. What kind of job did you have in high school?
Mack's Family Drive-In.
[Man, I miss their frys!]

9. What kind of job do you do now?
Receptionist/Optician

10. Were you a party animal?
No not really.

11. Were you considered a flirt?
I could be...

12. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
Yes. I was in Madrigals

13. Were you a nerd?
Nope

14. Did you get suspended or expelled?
Nope never

15. Can you sing the fight song?
"Na na na na na na na na nana na na na na
Cheer cheer for Bear River High
Wake up the echos
Cheer to the sky
Send a roaring cheer out loud
Shake down the thunder from a cloud
wether the odds be great or small
Bear River High will win overall
While our Loyal sons are marching onward to victory!"

16. Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)?
Mr Petersen!

17. Where did you sit during lunch?
In the cafeteria. Back. Middle round table.

18. What was your school's full name?
Bear River High School

19. When did you graduate?
2005

20. What was your school mascot?
Bear

21. If you could go back and do it again, would you?
I do miss my friends and the ease of not having to worry about anything, really. But I wouldn't change my life for anything. I am content!

22. Did you have fun at Prom?
Yes I did!!!

23. Do you still talk to the person you went to Prom with?
Yes, I do!

24. Are you planning on going to your next reunion?
Probably

25. Do you still talk to people from school?
Not really.

.:The ABC's of Me!:.

A
Attatched or Single?
Attached-ish

B
Best Friend?
Briana

C
Cake or Pie?
Neither... but pie more than cake

D
Day of choice?
♫Friday! Friday! Friday is my favorite day!♫

E
Essential item?
My cell phone!

F
Favorite color?
Plum!! Looooove it!♪

G
Gummy bears or worms?
Worms!

H
Hometown?
Tremonton

I
Indulgence?
P.F. Changs or cheesecake! Yummy!

J
January or July?
July for sure!
I Friggin HATE snow!

K
Kids?
Hopefully someday...
within the next 5-10 years

L
Life isn't complete without?
Family
good friends
&
the Gospel.

M
Marriage date?
N/A

N
Number of brothers and sisters?
3 Bros
&
3 Sis

O
Oranges or Apples?
Neither!
Pineapple!
All the way!

P
Phobia and fears?
Someone I love dying suddenly,
Not being able to have kids.
Dying young.

Q
Quote?
.:Don't cry because it's over...
smile because it happened:.

R
Reasons to smile?
PHOTOGRAPHY!!
Family,
Friends,
Weddings!
Babies,
Love,
Sunshine.
Having the day off.
Vacations.

S
Season of choice
Spring
or
Summer

T
Tag 3 people:
Kasie
Linsday
Who ever else wants to do it.


U
Unknown fact about me
I can make my voice sound like a robot
:]

V
Vegetable?
Tomatoes
Yummy!

W
Worst Habit?
Checking my Facebook!
Lame!

X
Ray or Ultrasound?
Ultra sound..
X-rays= Pain..
:(

Y
Your favorite food?
P.F. Changs
Cafe Rio salad
my moms meatloaf
&
lasagna

Z Zodiac sign?
Aries

.:New Phone:.

So I just got a new phone!

It's a LG Chocolate Touch!

I was a little worried that I wouldn't like the touch screen
&
that it would be hard to text on...

But

I

♥

it!!

Plus it's super cute!



See!

I toldya so!

.: Sunshine and a Coke:.

Sunshine

&




Makes my soul happy!

.:Fear vs. Faith:.

Wow.
So I have been thinking a lot lately about my fears in life.
I realized that I am a big "'fraidy cat"

I've been struggling a lot lately with my fears:
.......................................

• about going on a mission and my fears

• of staying here and not going.

• falling in love.

• Getting married

• Not ever getting married

Lately I have realized that one of my biggest fears is having a child with Downs Syndrome or some other disability. I know that's a really selfish fear. But I just didn't think that I could ever be strong enough to handle something like that. As I have been thinking about this, I found an amazing story about a woman who recently gave birth to a little girl with downs syndrome. Then, today at work a mom came in to get some glasses for her 2 year old son. He is the cutest boy and he made my heart melt instantly. I later realized that this little boy has Downs. I could feels God's love for that little boy, and I realized that no matter what happens in life, God's love is all around us. And everything will work out the way that it is supposed to.

It is all a matter of faith.

I too often let my fears outweigh my faith.
.....................................

The 2nd Counselor in my bishopbric gave an amazing talk yesterday about this very thing. Some of his talk was taken from "Cast not away therefore your confidence" that Elder Holland gave at a Byu Devotional in 1999. Here are some things that stood out to me from this talk.
[p.s. you should serisouly read it! It's an amazing talk!]


"Beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted in it, it is right now."

"“'it isn’t over until it’s over.'

The fight goes on. Unfortunately we must not think Satan is defeated with that first strong breakthrough which so dramatically brought the light and moved us forward."



"Cast not away therefore your confidence,
which hath great recompence of reward.
For ye have need of patience,
that, after ye have done the will of God,
ye might receive the promise"
Hebrews 10: 35-36

.:Ha ha ha!:.

If you could win a medal for laughing, I would win GOLD!

"You'll eat it! And you'll like it!"

-You're welcome!

.: I ♥ Shoes!:.

If you know me, you know that I love my heels! I love them in any height. Color. Style.

I love heels



I love them especially when "Friend Boy" is a good 12+ inches taller than me! ;]


So the question of the day is...


What are your favorite high heels?

.:Dear Maybelline:.

Thank you for actually creating a mascara that does what it professes to do. Thanks to your amazing mascara, my eyelashes look fantastically magical! I love you! Never will I doubt your awesomeness again.

Love Always,

Shaylyn

.:V-Day Playlist:.

Enjoy!

I. Love. Love!

;]

.:Quotes:.

Want to feel inspired to be a better person? And to learn to see the beauty in everything. Click on the links attached to some of their stories. They have changed my whole outlook on life!!!!

Here are few of my favorite quotes from their blogs.



"I love like love is a drug and I am an addict."
-Enjoying The Simple Things



"A woman's heart should be so lost in God that a man needs to seek Him to find her"
-Annie Link



"Suffering is tunnel and not a cave."
Natalie Norton


Hope that you have a blessed day!

God is SO good!!

♥ S

.: Deep In Thought:.

Today I find myself deep in thought.

My life up to this point has had it's own challenges, yes, but I have been so increadibly blessed.
I have experienced
Love.
Loss.
Joy.
Sadness.
Hope.
Dispair.
Faith.
Sorrow.


And still I know
with all of my heart
that every experience has been meant for me.

They have been there to teach me about who I really am.
Every experience, good or bad, has taught me where my trust really lies.
And that is with my Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ, my Savior.

This earth life will never be perfect.
But the the next life will be.
And that knowledge makes me want to do everything in my power to make good choices that will allow me to be with my Eternal Family forever.

I don't know where I would be without that peace and knowledge.

I am so grateful that there is a plan for me.
And that I do have a way to make up for all of the short comings and all of the mistakes that I make on a daily basis.
And that is The Atonement of Jesus Christ.

I know with all of my heart that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way that we will ever be truly happy. It's the only way that we will ever be able to make it back to live in Heaven again.

And that is why I am re-dedicating my life to sharing that knowledge.


I have been thinking about going on a mission for the last 2 years and I have felt many times that it is what I am supposed to do.
But stubbornly I have not been allowing myself to fully commit to this HUGE decision.

[ I mean it's 1.5 years of my life. I could be married and have a baby in that amount of time. I could almost be done with my associates degree.]

But none of that matters because I know that my Father has a plan and that serving him for 1.5 years is what is in store for me.

.Am I terrified?
YES!

.Am I excited?
Depends on the day
;]

.Am I ready?
????

.Will God fit me to the challenges that will come with this decision?
Absolutely!


I know that with Him nothing is impossible.
Including going on a mission.



I know it is right and I feel so much peace about it.

I have no idea how I will pay for it
and how I will pay for all of my medical exams before hand.
But somehow it will all work out.

I have faith in Him.

So please pray for me that I will find the strength to continue on this journey of great responsibility.
and
pray for the financial assistance that is greatly needed.



Love,
S

.:Say Goodbye:.

Did I mention that I love this CD?

Go buy it!

Trust me, you'll love it too!!!

♥

.: Anybody's Heart:.

All that I wanted was just to feel safe
Safe in your arms
Say you didn't mean to
Say I wouldn't understand
But it's time you say something
God knows it's the one thing I need
And the heart you broke
No, it wasn't just anybody's heart.


I am mildly obsessed with
Katharine McPhee's
new album
"Unbroken"

It's so beautiful!

.:Valentine's Day:.

I remember in grade school
making mailboxes
in all shapes and sizes.
& having all of your classmates stuff it full of valentines.
I wish that Valentine's Day was still like that!

.:Musical Snack Week 6:.

This week I am dedicating the musical snack-age to this day in history!


April 11 1987

The blessed day of my birth!

The # 1 song was:

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
By Starship

[ I love this song! It makes my ♥ happy that it was the #1 song on the day I was born!]



June 2 2005

The day I graduated from high school

The # 1 song was:

We Belong Together
By Mariah Carey

[I can't believe that this June is my 5 year reunion...Wow! I feel OLD!]

.:Happiness:.

Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
~Nathaniel Hawthorne



I found this quote today and I thought that it was really beautiful! I have been thinking about happiness and what makes me happy. Here's what I have come up with so far....



Laughing cheddar & sour cream ruffles family low carb Monster staying up late [when I know I can sleep in] Licorice Nibs TuRqUoIsE newborn babies jewlery my AWESOME friends! sunday naps music helping someone in need cuddling ;] photography "homeboy" being in the arms of the one you love SHOES! Singing! smiling til my face hurts Chick Flicks dancing like no one is watching.[even when they are!] movie nights Sunsets KiSsInG! Dating Sledding at midnight flowers "just 'cause" the beach! Cell Phones Bon Fires Swimming! Song Lyrics writing in my journal Picnics BBQ Pizza
My Mom's homemade wheat bread! Delish! SuNsHiNe Facebook SuMmErTiMe Waterfalls falling in love Hugs! Hiking
My Faith!
My Father in Heaven & His son Jesus Christ!

That's just what came to mind, but the list could go on and on.

.:Musical Snack Week 5:.

This post is dedicated to Christian Rock.

I seriously love 90% of it!

So uplifting and some of the messages are so powerful! So here are a few of my favorites!


Mainstay-Where your heart belongs

You lost yourself in finding out
the wonders of the world will let you down
You gave yourself to those who never cared about your soul
They only cared for their own
It seems everyone has left you

You're not alone, I hear you call
And I've been waiting her for you through it all
You're not alone, come to the cross
And let me show you where your heart belongs

You've been down the darkest roads
and you know just how it feels to lose your hope
But don't give up on everything
when everyone has given up on you
And it feels like everyone has left you

I will never leave you, come back to my open arms
To the only love you need

You're not alone, I hear you call
And I've been waiting her for you through it all
You're not alone, come to the cross
And let me show you where your heart belongs
You're not alone, you're not alone, you're not alone.




Mainstay!!!
"Each time that you fall, you're just becoming who you are"

.:Insane!:.

This kid has some mad skills!
I could never do that!

.:Bliss:.

I am so happy!

I seriously have Perma-grin
ALL THE TIME!

I know with all of my heart
that I have finally moved on
and put the past where it belongs...
In the past.

I am so grateful
for every experience
that I have ever had
that has taught me so much
about who I am as a person.

And that
I
am
of
GREAT
worth.

I had the
most amazing weekend
and
I hope that with time
life will just keep getting better and better!

Hope you are all having an amazing week as well!

♥ Shay

.:Musical Snack Week 4:.

Ignorance is your new best friend.
Paramore
♥


I Told You So.
Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis
{makes me want to cry every time!}


Everything You're Not.
Demi Lovato
And I am done with your twisted symphony
"The words that had me sound like stolen poetry
I tore the pages and I can finally breathe."
♥

.: Jake the Bachelor:.

So if you know me, you know that I have an unhealthy addiction to this stupid show! Every season i get sucked back in.

Well here is our man..

Meet Jake.



Southern gentleman
from Texas.
Is a pilot.
Claims he doesn't get second dates
{although I have no idea how that is even possible.}
Adorable accent
and Heaven knows that I am a sucker for dimples!!
;]




Meet my top 2 girls that I think will make it all the way to the end.




Ali

Cute girl
{although I have to admit that that picture doesn't do her justice.}
Seems down to earth
has her head on straight
seems to be there for love


Tenley



Sweet.
Seems to know what it takes to make a relationship work
Seems to have good values.
Also is there for love
& BONUS:Got 1st impression rose!



So what do you think? Am I right about Ali and Tenley making it to the end? Who would your picks be? And is anyone else out there even watching this mess of a show?

LOL

But alas I still love it!

♥

.:2009 Recap:.

Wow I cannot believe that it is
2010
already!!

So here's my anual recap!

January

Nothing too big happened this month.
Mostly just went to church and hung out with my awesome friends.

...............

February

Met my best friend Dustin!

Dustin taught me so much about who I am, and what I really want out of life.
He taught me to be honest about what I want.
To not be afraid to say it like it is, and to express myself.
He has been such a huge blessing in my life, and I will forever be grateful for him!
...............


March

I struggled with learning to love someone for the first time since Loral.
The hardest part was knowing what I felt for someone was the most real thing I have felt in a really really long time, and knowing that he didn't feel the same way about me.
...............

April

I turned the big 22.
I went to P.F. Changs again!
My favorite.
And it's been a 3 year tradition to go on my B-Day.

Went to WICKED with the Lybberts!!
It was amazing!

I Moved to Orem!
Woot woot.
Roomed with my best bud and favorite cousin Bridgette.
(I call her my Fruzin)
..............

May

Loved living in an apartment on my own.
I thrive in my own space.
Had so much fun with "Dridgette" staying up until the wee hours of the morning busting a gut after singing Saturday's Warrior at the top of our lungs.
Classic!
Struggled a lot with my new ward. I didn't have any friends in my new ward or in Orem.
If you know me, you know that I need to be surrounded by my friends.
I stopped caring so much about the church. I was selfish and just wanted to do whatever I wanted. Oh boy was I humbled... LOL
...............

June

This month was the start of a very long journey through Hell and back.
First I broke my foot.
[Big suprise there huh?]
Then I got pulled over and got a ticket for my registration being expired.
(oops)
I lost my cell phone at a rodeo.
And the very next day I got sick.
Like hit in the face by a Mac Truck, sick.
................

July

Spent the whole first week of July sick.
Couldn't even get out of bed.

Spent a week in a luxurious spa.... Oh wait... that wasn't a spa. It was the hospital. (I really must have been on drugs. LOL)
Almost died a couple of times, that was uimmm... fun? NOT!

***
But I learned
more about myself
than I have ever learned
through any other experience.
***
I learned so much about the Atonement and about the power of the priesthood. I will cherish those experiences for the rest of my life.

..............

August
Moved in with my sister in Eagle Mt
Or Egypt as my friends so affectionately call it.

Re-Joined the greatest ward ever!!
SS8th ward!!
♥

I spent the rest of August catching up on all the summer fun that I had missed out on.

Swimming
Camping
Dating
Hiking
Country Dancing
Slurpees
.............

September
More Dancing
Playing
Hanging out
Having fun
New crushes

oh and don't forget the stack of medical bills that started to pile up.
............

October
Recieved the greatest miracle.
having my medical bills go from $15,000(+) to about $700 total!
Halloween parties galore!
I had so much fun dressing up this year!
............

November
Thanksgiving with my Dad's side of the family was fun!
I decided that I don't see the cousins enough. I love them all so much! Good times!!
Food, food and more food!
Family
Fun
& yet again, more dating.
;]

................

December
Party like a rock star!
LOL
My average bed time this month was 2AM
So much fun and well worth it though
Game nights
staying up late making new friends and new memories

and you guessed it!
MORE DATING! :]

Christmas with my Mom!
It's always nice to see her!

New Years Bash with new friends and the people that I love to death! :]

............

Needless to say, 2009 was an awesome year for:

growth. friendship. dating. patience. fun. overcoming trials. Forgiving. Forgetting. Loving. Laughing. Dancing. Smiling til my cheeks hurt.