He's home!

Well this week has been an emotional roller coaster. I have had such a hard time trying to figure out my emotions.. but one thing i do know is that I care about a man named Scotty J. And he is even better than i could've ever imagined he would be! Not only is he the best listener, he is the best advice giver, most patient, humble, willing to fight for what he wants kind of guy and I am the luckiest girl in the world to call him my best friend and to hold even the tiniest piece of his heart. I know I haven't always done the best to guard it like I should but one thing I know is that I am not just gonna let it go for something that is most likely just a whim or a spur of the moment thing. Other guys might come and i might wonder if the grass is really greener on the other side, but i will come to find that it isn't.  And it wasn't until a few days ago that it really hit me how much I truly care about him. He is the kind of guy i have dreamed about since i was a little girl. He is amazing and I just can't wait to see where all of this will go!! that doesn't mean that I am ready to jump in the "i do" wagon just yet, but I am so ready to let the journey begin!! I can't wait to see him!

Memorable Memorial Day

I just got back from the best weekend in Saratoga Springs and I have to say that it was so hard to leave!! I love that place. I want to move back soon!

This weekend included.. but was not limited to:

Lion king

gummy bear fight with kenz

Swedish  twister

SMURFING

Hiking Bridal Veil Falls

Sunshine

Dippin my toes in the freezing water

sandals tan line

Laughing til my abs hurt

BBQin

tossing a football

handstands

HAMBURGERS!!!

swimming

the first backflip in 2 years!

and

making amazing new friends

here are some pics courtesy of facebook.

All you need is LOVE!

Mormon Media Monday!

"There are times I lose my way and start to wander off alone. But even when I make mistakes I'm never on my own. and when I need to find a way back home... He hears every word that I say. He knows how I feel. And I can pray for answers, i can turn to him for peace or just to be heard and Somehow He hears every word. Not one of us can fall far enough to be out of reach of His love. He hears every word!"

Down 10

I have been working my butt off since I got home to lose the weight I gained on my mission. I am so happy to say that I have lost 10 lbs!! It's taken so much hard work and watching everything that I eat but I feel a lot better. And that's what really counts right?

I'd like to thank the following pins I found on pinterest for the motivation to keep going!

and I also want to give a shout out to this wonderful website for helping me keep track of what I am eating and of how many calories I am burning!

Thanks

Web MD

anyone else on the same quest to get fit? 

They say strong is the new skinny! 

Wanna do this with me?  

Leave your comments!!

Peace and love and lots of luck!

Always, 

Shaylyn

Scotty J

I can't believe that we are finally down to 9 days

 until

 this guy

gets home from his mission!!!

 List of things I am excited for: 

 *hugs

 *holding hands 

*kissing! 

*going to concerts 

*singing together 

*listening to him play his guitar

*late night talks

*meeting his family

*him meeting mine

* just being together

I miss my best friend!! 

Can't wait to see you Scotty J!

Mormon Monday

Yesterday I had the opportunity of hearing President Uchtdorf (a modern apostle of the Lord, Jesus Christ) speak! He said a lot of things that I know I needed to hear. One of those things was using media for good. He talked about all of the websites that the church has out there. I decided that I need to be better at putting what I believe out there and letting others know that there is hope. There is peace waiting to be found within this gospel. So I decided that instead of just sitting on the wonderful things he said.. i would get up and act on it! So I decided that every Monday I am dedicating to my Mormon faith.

MORMON MONDAY!!!

 Although the actual name of our Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we are referred to as "Mormons" because of the Book of Mormon. It is a volume of scripture comparable to the bible. It was written by holy prophets here in the America's and it testifies of Christ. I know that The Book of Mormon is the word of God just as I know that the Holy Bible is the word of God. They work hand in hand to bring us closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to our Loving Heavenly Father.

I hope that you find peace and joy and inspiration to keep going through these posts and that you will share them with your friends and family who need the same.

Today's message is brought to you by a very good friend of mine who taught me that I am a daughter of God. That it's ok to be uniquely me. It's ok to not fit the "mold" of what the world thinks I need to look like or act like or be. I am me! And I like it!!! Thanks M&M!!