♥ Shaylyn ♥

.: Indexing and such:.

2010-07-19T14:42:00.004-06:00

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:.

2010-07-05T09:21:00.004-06:00

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!:.

2010-06-25T09:17:00.002-06:00

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!:

2010-06-24T09:36:00.002-06:00

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:.

2010-06-23T11:32:00.004-06:00

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:.

2010-06-15T15:55:00.003-06:00

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:.

2010-06-14T12:15:00.004-06:00

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:.

2010-06-13T19:17:00.001-06:00

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:.

2010-06-09T21:43:00.002-06:00

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?:.

2010-06-04T08:15:00.003-06:00

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!:.

2010-06-01T09:16:00.003-06:00

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!:.

2010-05-20T08:14:00.003-06:00

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:.

2010-05-19T12:52:00.001-06:00

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!:.

2010-05-18T12:07:00.003-06:00

"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

2010-05-12T10:41:00.001-06:00

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!:.

2010-05-03T09:16:00.002-06:00

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:.

2010-05-03T08:52:00.002-06:00

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 :.

2010-04-13T10:26:00.003-06:00

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:.

2010-04-09T15:07:00.002-06:00

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!:.

2010-03-31T12:05:00.002-06:00

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

♥

2010-03-25T15:49:00.002-06:00

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:.

2010-03-19T13:06:00.002-06:00

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!:.

2010-03-16T12:13:00.003-06:00

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:.

2010-03-09T13:21:00.005-07:00

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:.

2010-03-09T13:10:00.003-07:00

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!:.

2010-03-05T09:55:00.001-07:00

You're welcome!

.:Musical Snack Week 7:.

2010-03-04T09:54:00.003-07:00

This one is dedicated to the movie Dear John!

I adored it!

&

the music is phenominal!

.:I Still Believe In Fairytales:.

2010-03-03T10:57:00.002-07:00

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

.:Case of the Grumps:.

2010-03-01T13:53:00.002-07:00

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:.

2010-03-01T08:57:00.002-07:00

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:.

2010-02-24T16:17:00.001-07:00

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!:.

2010-02-24T14:03:00.003-07:00

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:.

2010-02-24T13:54:00.002-07:00

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:.

2010-02-23T15:51:00.004-07:00

Sunshine

&

Makes my soul happy!

.:Fear vs. Faith:.

2010-02-22T13:14:00.003-07:00

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!:.

2010-02-18T17:05:00.002-07:00

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!:.

2010-02-17T13:48:00.005-07:00

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:.

2010-02-12T10:38:00.002-07:00

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:.

2010-02-12T10:27:00.002-07:00

Enjoy!

I. Love. Love!

;]

.:Quotes:.

2010-02-05T14:00:00.004-07:00

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:.

2010-02-04T13:42:00.003-07:00

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:.

2010-02-03T10:25:00.001-07:00

Did I mention that I love this CD?

Go buy it!

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

♥

.: Anybody's Heart:.

2010-02-02T11:01:00.004-07:00

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:.

2010-02-02T10:42:00.003-07:00

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:.

2010-01-28T11:40:00.002-07:00

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:.

2010-01-19T11:17:00.010-07:00

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:.

2010-01-15T09:35:00.002-07:00

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!:.

2010-01-14T10:35:00.001-07:00

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

.:Bliss:.

2010-01-11T11:07:00.004-07:00

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:.

2010-01-09T10:19:00.004-07:00

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:.

2010-01-07T23:06:00.002-07:00

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:.

2010-01-04T09:16:00.008-07:00

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.

.:Musical Snack Week 3:.

2009-12-23T16:47:00.002-07:00

Jump Then Fall
Taylor Swift

Evacuate the Dancefloor
Cascada

Here's a new song that I found on YouTube. It's pretty good. These girls have some serious talent!

.: Merry Christmas!!:.

2009-12-23T11:21:00.001-07:00

♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
I Wish You a Merry Christmas
♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
I Wish You a Merry Christmas
♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
I Wish You A Merry Christmas
♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
And A Happy New Year!
♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪...
♥ ♥ ♥

.: Sometimes I ♥ Snow! :.

2009-12-23T10:48:00.002-07:00

Like when you go sledding with awesome people late at night!!

SO

MUCH

FUN!!

You should try it!

:]

.: Near to You:.

2009-12-21T16:13:00.002-07:00

Near to you I am healing
but it's taking so long.
Cause though he's gone and you are wonderful,
it's hard to move on.
Yet, I'm better near to you!

I love that lyrics can express so beautifully what my lips cannot speak!

.: Happy 100!:.

2009-12-18T10:10:00.002-07:00

WOW!!

Happy 100 Blog posts!

I look forward to blogging the exciting things that are happening in my life right now, and the exciting things that are unfolding in the future!!

Let's just say,
I'm bursting with happiness!

Life couldn't get better than this at this moment in time!

Thanks for reading my random ramblings

♥

.: Christmas is Creepy:.

2009-12-18T09:03:00.003-07:00

I am still laughing about this one! ♥

.:Top 10:.

2009-12-17T09:08:00.001-07:00

My Top 10 Favorite Christmas Movies!!

It's a Wonderful Life

Miracle on 34th Street

Home Alone 1&2

The Santa Clause

The Grinch

A Christmas Story

Polar Express

White Christmas

Elf

I'll be home for Christmas

.: Affection:.

2009-12-15T13:58:00.009-07:00

As humans we are all different.
We speak differently. We think differently. We act differently.
But we are all unified in the fact that we all need love.

Love of God. Love of others. & Love of ones self.

I remember learning in my Psychology 1010 class at Snow College that affection is one of the most fundamental needs that has to be met in order to be able to function.

See Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

It's the third most important need!

So what does affection mean to you?

That's a question that I have had to ask myself over and over as I have come into new relationships. I am always curious to know what holding hands means to others. Or what a kiss might mean to the one that I am falling for. It's a source of great anxiety for me, wondering if it means that same thing to him.

There is almost nothing worse than expressing that affection towards someone that you care about and not knowing what they think or feel. Or finding out later that what you expressed meant something completely different to them than it did to you.

There can be so much hurt that comes from not knowing. So I just wanted to express what affection means to me...

A hug means...
I care about you.

Holding hands means...
I feel safe with you.
I could be falling for you.

A kiss means...
Cheek= I respect you.
Forehead= I adore you.
Lips= I love you.
Neck= I want you.

Cuddling means...
I want to be near you.

**Just a side note...

Sadly, I haven't always felt this way about what affection means to me. I had very, very obscured views on affection and how to show affection when I was younger. And that has let to much heart ache and regret. But that doesn't change how I feel now.

.:Musical Snack Week 2:.

2009-12-15T11:44:00.002-07:00

Boys Like Girls ft. Taylor Swift
♥ TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE ♥

GLEE CAST
♥ DON'T STOP BELIEVING ♥

SARA BAREILLES
♥ GRAVITY ♥
[Dancing from last season of SYTYCD... Kayla &Kupono]
Beautiful. Emotional. Amazing!

.:Snow-girl:.

2009-12-12T13:22:00.003-07:00

Today I made my first snowman of the season.

Well more like a snow girl...

It's was blissfully fun!

♥

.: GLEE:.

2009-12-10T09:06:00.003-07:00

It's official!

I'm a GLEEK!

I love this show!

♥

Hope you Enjoy this Glee-ful playlist!
:]

.:2012 or Bust:.

2009-12-09T12:59:00.003-07:00

The Tales of the Epic-ness of Last night...

I went on a super awesome date
;]

with a super amazing guy
*Wink Wink*
;]

We went to dinner
(mmm Paradise Bakery! I'd never been there before, but the food was Delish!)

Saw a not-so-much-super-awesome-as-it-was-incredibly-cheesey-movie
called
2012

&

Laughed.
A LOT.

Even though the movie was ... um.. interesting,
the date was
epic!!

Thanks again!!
[You know who you are]
:D

.: Musical Snack Week 1:.

2009-12-09T10:04:00.003-07:00

So I decided that I would start picking a few of my favorite songs of the week and post them on here.. "It's for fun" [as said by Nacho Libre]

Enjoy!

Haven't Met You Yet + Michael Buble = ♥

Africa + Karl Wolf - Stupid Rapper = :]

According to You = Happy Shay-lynnie ;]

.: Weezer:.

2009-12-07T11:36:00.003-07:00

If you're wonderin if I want you to?

I want you to!!!

So make a move!!
cause I aint got all night!!
♥

I.
Love.
This.
Song.
!!!.

.: Random Questions:.

2009-12-06T20:38:00.002-07:00

Eh... Because I am bored! ;]

75 QUESTIONS YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER BEEN ASKED

1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Hair!!

2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Turquoise

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
No. He is my best friend now and he is engaged. That would be AWKWARD!!

4. Do you plan outfits?
Nope... I got with whatever I feel like wearing. Unless it's a special occasion. Then I plan... Somewhat.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Happy!!!

6. Whats the closest thing to you that's red?
Red boots on a snow man thingy

7. Do you say aim or a-i-m?
I don't say either

8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
Can't remember

9. Did you meet anybody new today?
No I don't think so.

10. What are you craving right now?
Sleep!!!

11. Do you floss?
Yes

12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
money. and cabbage.

13. When was the last time you talked on aim?
never have

14. Are you emotional?
I can be.

15. Would you dance to the taco song?
The taco song??

16. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No, I have better things to do with my time.

17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick!!! AHH who bites it? OUCH!!

18. Do you like your hair?
Sometimes. It's getting better daily

19. Do you like yourself?
Yuppers

20. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Does President Uchtdorf count?

21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Ya with pears or some other kind of fruit

22. What are you listening to right now?
Silence!

23. How many countries have you visited?
US, Bahamas and Canada

24. Are your parents strict?
Nope

25. Would you go sky diving?
If someone pushed me out of the plane, cause I would never just jump

26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Sure!

27. Would you throw potatoes at him?
Random! No I wouldn't

28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Christmas lights! :]

29. Have you ever been in a castle?
No.

30. Do you rent movies often?
Sure

31. Who sits in behind you in your math class?
I'm not in a math class!

32. Have you made a prank phone call?
when I was younger

33. Do you own a gun?
No

34. Can you count backwards from 74?
Um yeah 74, 73, 72, 70...... DOH JK. hehe!

35. Who are you going to be with tonight?
my bed!

36. Brown or white eggs?
white

37. Do you own something from Hot Topic?
Nope

38. Ever been on a train?
no unless trax counts?

39. Like the person your dating?
not really dating anyone in particular... but I'm sure if I were, I would like them. DUH!

40. Do you have a cell-phone?
Who doesn't?

41. Are you too forgiving?
Yes I can be..

42. Do you use chap stick?
Burt's Bees

43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
I don't know, something amazing, i guess?

44. Can you use chop sticks?
-ish

45. Ever have cream puffs?
yah rarely

46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
yah once i think?

47. What was the last question you asked?
Don't remember

48. What was the last CD you bought?
I can't remember!

49. Boys or girls?
Boys... for sure!!!

50. What is your bus number for school?
I don't ride the bus, and I am not going to school.

51. Is your hair curly?
yes

52. Last time you cried?
Today. Emotional at church!!

53. Ever walked into a wall?
more times than I care to admit

54. Do looks matter?
somewhat

56. Have you ever slapped someone?
yah

57. Favorite time of the year?
SUMMMMER for sure!!

58. Favorite color?
I am in love with PLUM!

59. Are you sarcastic?
pretty much all the time

60. Do you have any tattoos?
wouldn't you like to know? JK no i do not!

61. The last person you held hands with?
Jeremy

63. Where was your facebook default picture taken at?
My house?

64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
probably...

65. Do you like your life right now?
Yes I do!♥

66. How often do you talk on the phone?
All day every day, it's what I do.

67. What is your favorite animal?
Truly, I HATE most animals.

68. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Snacks for the chillin last night.

69. Do you have good vision?
Yes 20/15

70. Can you hula hoop?
Not so gooda

71. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
I don't know...

72. Do you have a job?
Yes!

73. Can you handle the truth?
I am a big fan of the truth

74. What are you wearing?
Scrubs and a hoodie

75. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes, ha!

Now wasn't that fun? LOL

.:Dear Santa:.

2009-12-04T10:02:00.003-07:00

Will you please kindly place these items under my tree this year?

A trip here:
{Bahamas}

or here:
{Scotland}

I have been really good. I didn't even put gum in my sisters hair.

thanks!

♥ Shaylyn

.: Plum:.

2009-12-04T09:35:00.002-07:00

Lately I am obsessed with all things
PLUM!

.: I am the girl who...:.

2009-12-03T14:45:00.006-07:00

I am the girl who...:

*loves to make others laugh

*likes to dance like no one is watching, even when they are. ;]

*likes to draw silly cartoons

*looks at the world through a camera lens(i'm a photographer, it's what I do ;)

*sees beauty in everyone that I meet.

*is stubborn

*is determined to make life fun

*wants others to be who they really are

*flirts. Alot. Ha!

*writes what I feel

*does what I know I should

*loves music and lets it speak what I cannot

*sings everywhere

*watches musicals, ro-coms, and yes, even twilight movies becuase they make me happy!

*loves to listen and help others see the good that I see

*Falls faster for people than most people do(but it's only because I know how
amazing you are and I see it instantly!!)

*Gets over it when it doesn't work out

*Loves deeper than you could ever imagine.

.: Thanksgiving:.

2009-11-30T09:57:00.003-07:00

I had so much fun this year!
It was nice to be able to spend time with my family and to have fun just doing what we love most.
LAUGHING!!!

Here are some of my favorite things about this past Thanksgiving weekend.

Not having to go to work!

Seeing my dad and my extended family members on his side.

Seeing my brothers! I miss them a lot!

My mom and step-dad came down from Idaho! I always love seeing my momma!
(yep I'm a momma's girl)

Eating tons of amazing food!!

Playing card games

staying up late

Farkle

Going to out annual movie on the friday after T. Day.
(we saw old dogs! It was really funny! I would recommend it!)

I went on a date to temple square and looked at the lights!
(SO MUCH FUN! Thanks Shane!)

Playing "Would You Rather?" Hilarious!!!

And just spending time with the people that mean the most to me!

I am so blessed to be where I am now and to be in the place that I am in life. I couldn't be more blessed! I am so grateful everyday for the changes that I have made and for the person that I have become because of my faith in my Savior, and the miracle of forgiveness.

.: New Moon Spoof:.

2009-11-20T12:40:00.000-07:00

Hi-Freaking-Larious!!!

.: New Moon Maddness!!!:.

2009-11-19T14:45:00.002-07:00

I Freaking love these songs! I'm borderline obsessed!

Can't wait til 2:45am

!!!

.:February 2010:.

2009-11-17T17:00:00.004-07:00

I will be submitting my papers to serve an LDS mission.

That is unless Mr. Right decides to show up
;]

.: Finally:.

2009-11-17T16:54:00.003-07:00

So my medical bills from my hospital stay are finally starting to not make me want to crawl under a mountain and never come out.They have significantly lowered all of my bills!

$13,500.00 to $152.00
$600.00 to $300.00
I can handle that!

I have been promised in many blessings that this financial difficulty will be taken care of, and now I can see that those promises are coming to pass.

I am so grateful!

Now if I could only find a money tree somewhere!

.: Dating:.

2009-11-16T10:12:00.001-07:00

Why is it that dating in LDS culture is either
non-exsistant or awkward?

I simply do not understand why the YSA
(young single adults.. for those of you who are old and don't know what YSA stand for)
;)
in my area are so completely
LAME!!
when it comes to dating!

How hard is it, really, to ask someone on a date?

So "flippin" what if the girl says no.
Move on.

There is like an eleventy-billion girls to one guy ratio.

Plenty of fish!!

No excuses!!

Ask us out.

I bet you ten bucks we would even say yes.

.: Reflection:.

2009-11-10T11:12:00.002-07:00

So in January I posted a blog of what I wanted to accomplish this year. Just wanted to review how it's going.

The things I've done this year are in pink

*Laugh til I cry
*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!

*** Man I have so much that I need to be working on!! Good thing I have until 12/31 haha!***

.: Broken:.

2009-11-09T10:04:00.001-07:00

This song is amazing!

I especially love these lyrics..

Hitting walls and getting scars
Only makes you who you are
No matter how much your heart is aching
There is beauty in the breaking

.:Things I'm Looking Forward To:.

2009-11-05T10:12:00.002-07:00

New Moon!♥

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Family

Fun

Time off work!!

Black Friday Shopping

Food

Sleep

Snow

Sledding

Hot Chocolate

Cuddling up in a blanket with a good book
[any suggestions?]

Temple Square

Christmas Music

&

ALL THINGS
NEW...
Year
Love
Adventures
friends

.: 80's flashback:.

2009-10-30T09:36:00.002-06:00
Dear Adam,

What were you thinking?

I think you should've chosen something more like this...

♥ Shaylyn

.:♥ YouTube ♥:.

2009-10-23T13:56:00.002-06:00
JK Wedding entrance

JK Divorce entrance

.: Happy Halloween:.

2009-10-21T16:00:00.005-06:00

I don't know about you, but I adore Halloween. I love dressing up and getting to be someone different. It is so much fun to me to play a character and to just have fun. Here are some pictures from the past couple of Halloweens 2007-2009

2007 Minnie Mouse

2008 Black Girl

2008 Hannah Montana LOL ;]

Malibu Barbie

.:Spectacles:.

2009-10-08T09:56:00.005-06:00

So I have been working in the optical industry for almost 3 years now. So I consider myself somewhat of an expert on glasses.

I love glasses.

So here is an example of what I think makes a guy

Super Hot

and what is

Most Definitely not!

Seriously guys... what is with wanting to be just like your 80 yr old grandpa?

Men, if you are reading this, please STOP trying to be this guy...

Dwight Schrute.

It's not attractive

Love, Shaylyn

.: Hidden Blessings:.

2009-10-07T10:50:00.002-06:00
I am AMAZED by just how blessed I am. And even though the last 4 months have been so incredibly hard for me, I know that I have so so much to be grateful for.

I am so grateful for yesterday...

Yesterday my car, whom I affectionately named Buela, decided that she had had enough of me and my shenanigans. So she decided that she would overheat on me and make me call a tow truck. Which then caused me to breakdown and call my daddy for help.

The reason I am grateful for this chaos...

I found peace in my time of need. I was able to read my scriptures, and take some much needed me time to reflect on my goals and what is important to me. I was surprised at how quickly peace came to me and I felt calm.

Then later, I was able to go for a nice long walk and continue to think. I love walks at sunset.
{preferably on a beach in 80-85 degree weather}

I feel so at peace with life.
I am happy
I am loved

What more could I ask for?

.:Life is good:.

2009-10-03T22:45:00.002-06:00
I love life! I haven't been this content with life in a really long time, and even though I don't know what is in store for me, I know that everything will work out for my good. :D I love this song! Enjoy!

.: I ♥ Conference!:.

2009-10-02T11:50:00.004-06:00
Here's one of my favorite talks...

Point of Safe Return
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

During my training to become an airline captain, I had to learn how to navigate an airplane over long distances. Flights over huge oceans, crossing extensive deserts, and connecting continents need careful planning to ensure a safe arrival at the planned destination. Some of these nonstop flights can last up to 14 hours and cover almost 9,000 miles.

There is an important decision point during such long flights commonly known as the point of safe return. Up to this point the aircraft has enough fuel to turn around and return safely to the airport of departure. Having passed the point of safe return, the captain has lost this option and has to continue on. That is why this point is often referred to as the point of no return.

Are There Points of No Return in Our Lives?
Satan, “the father of all lies” (2 Nephi 2:18), “the father of contention” (3 Nephi 11:29), “the author of all sin” (Helaman 6:30), and the “enemy unto God” (Moroni 7:12), uses the forces of evil to convince us that this concept applies whenever we have sinned. The scriptures call him the “accuser” because he wants us to feel that we are beyond forgiveness (see Revelation 12:10). Satan wants us to think that when we have sinned we have gone past a “point of no return”—that it is too late to change our course. In our beautiful but also troubled world, it is a sad reality that this attitude is the source of great sorrow, grief, and distress to families, marriages, and individual lives.

Satan tries to counterfeit the work of God, and by doing this he may deceive many. To make us lose hope, feel miserable like himself, and believe that we are beyond forgiveness, Satan might even misuse words from the scriptures that emphasize the justice of God, in order to imply that there is no mercy.

What Is the Lord’s Plan for Our Safe Return?
Protection against the influence of the devil comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the good news that Jesus Christ has made a perfect Atonement for mankind. It is the message of love, hope, and mercy that there is a reconciliation of man with God.

Sin is the willful transgression of divine law. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the gift of God to His children to correct and overcome the consequences of sin. God loves all of His children, and He will never cease to love and to hope for us. The plan of our Heavenly Father is clear, and His promises are great: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world … might be saved” (John 3:17).

Christ came to save us. If we have taken a wrong course, the Atonement of Jesus Christ can give us the assurance that sin is not a point of no return. A safe return is possible if we will follow God’s plan for our salvation.

We have received this plan from the highest authority in the universe, even God, our Heavenly Father. This plan was prepared from before the foundation of the earth. It is a great plan of happiness, a plan of mercy, a plan of redemption, a plan of salvation. This plan enables us to experience a physical existence, including mortality, a time of probation, and to return to the presence of God and live in eternal happiness and glory. It is explained in the doctrines of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

Following this plan has beautiful eternal consequences for us individually, for our families, for generations to come, and even for generations who went before. The plan includes divine reconciliation and forgiveness.

How Is Divine Forgiveness Possible?
We acknowledge that “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), but we also declare with firmness that repentance and forgiveness can be as real as sin.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ causes each person to be accountable for his or her individual sins. We will overcome the consequences of individual sin by claiming the blessings and benefits of the Atonement.

President David O. McKay said, “Every principle and ordinance of the gospel of Jesus Christ is significant and important … , but there is none more essential to the salvation of the human family than the divine and eternally operative principle [of] repentance” (Gospel Ideals [1953], 13).

“For salvation cometh to none … except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ” (Mosiah 3:12).

It is not repentance per se that saves man. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that saves us. It is not by our sincere and honest change of behavior alone that we are saved, but “by grace that we are saved, after all we can do” (2 Nephi 25:23). True repentance, however, is the condition required so that God’s forgiveness can come into our lives. True repentance makes “a brilliant day [out] of the darkest night” (Spencer W. Kimball, The Miracle of Forgiveness [1969], 362).

What Does True Repentance Consist Of?
We need a strong faith in Christ to be able to repent. Our faith has to include a “correct idea of [God’s] character, perfections, and attributes” (Lectures on Faith [1985], 38). If we believe that God knows all things, is loving, and is merciful, we will be able to put our trust in Him for our salvation without wavering. Faith in Christ will change our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that are not in harmony with God’s will.

True repentance brings us back to doing what is right. To truly repent we must recognize our sins and feel remorse, or godly sorrow, and confess those sins to God. If our sins are serious, we must also confess them to our authorized priesthood leader. We need to ask God for forgiveness and do all we can to correct whatever harm our actions may have caused. Repentance means a change of mind and heart—we stop doing things that are wrong, and we start doing things that are right. It brings us a fresh attitude toward God, oneself, and life in general.

What Are the Fruits of Forgiveness?
True repentance blesses our lives with the effects of the Atonement: we feel God’s forgiveness and His peace, and our guilt and sorrow are lifted away; we enjoy the influence of the Spirit in greater abundance; and we are better prepared to live with our Heavenly Father.

President Spencer W. Kimball taught: “The essence of the miracle of forgiveness is that it brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul. … God will wipe away … the tears of anguish, and remorse, … and fear, and guilt” (The Miracle of Forgiveness, 363, 368).

Jesus promised, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: … Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).

The prophet Alma, who was reclaimed from sin to happiness by God’s forgiveness, declared, “Wickedness never was happiness” (Alma 41:10). He had witnessed the bitter pains of sin, but he also spoke with excitement about the happiness that accompanies true repentance and forgiveness: “Yea, I say unto you, … there can be nothing so exquisite and sweet as was my joy” (Alma 36:21). Alma concluded with powerful and wise counsel to all who seek forgiveness: “And now, … I desire that ye should let these things trouble you no more, and only let your sins trouble you, with that trouble which shall bring you down unto repentance” (Alma 42:29).

How Can We Know That God Has Forgiven Us?
President Harold B. Lee said, “When you have done all within your power to overcome your mistakes, and have determined in your heart that you will never repeat them again, then … peace of conscience [can come to you] by which you will know that your sins have been forgiven” (in “Law of Chastity Vital, Girls Told,” Church News, Sept. 2, 1972, 7).

Once we have truly repented, Christ will take away the burden of guilt for our sins. We can know for ourselves that we have been forgiven and made clean. The Holy Ghost will verify this to us; He is the Sanctifier. No other testimony of forgiveness can be greater.

The Lord said, “He that repents and does the commandments of the Lord shall be forgiven” (D&C 1:32; emphasis added). And He said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). “Be faithful and diligent … and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love” (D&C 6:20).

And He declared, “Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more” (D&C 58:42).

Satan will try to make us believe that our sins are not forgiven because we can remember them. Satan is a liar; he tries to blur our vision and lead us away from the path of repentance and forgiveness. God did not promise that we would not remember our sins. Remembering will help us avoid making the same mistakes again. But if we stay true and faithful, the memory of our sins will be softened over time. This will be part of the needed healing and sanctification process. Alma testified that after he cried out to Jesus for mercy, he could still remember his sins, but the memory of his sins no longer distressed and tortured him, because he knew he had been forgiven (see Alma 36:17–19).

It is our responsibility to avoid anything that would bring back old sinful memories. When we continue to have a “broken heart and a contrite spirit” (3 Nephi 12:19), we may trust that God will “remember [our sins] no more.”

How Does Extending Forgiveness Help Us to Receive God’s Forgiveness?
Jesus taught us eternal truth when He taught us to pray: “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. … For, if ye forgive men their trespasses your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if ye forgive not … neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (3 Nephi 13:11, 14–15).

Therefore, extending forgiveness is a precondition to receiving forgiveness.

For our own good, we need the moral courage to forgive and to ask for forgiveness. Never is the soul nobler and more courageous than when we forgive. This includes forgiving ourselves.

Each of us is under a divinely spoken obligation to reach out with pardon and mercy and to forgive one another. There is a great need for this Christlike attribute in our families, in our marriages, in our wards and stakes, in our communities, and in our nations.

We will receive the joy of forgiveness in our own lives when we are willing to extend that joy freely to others. Lip service is not enough. We need to purge our hearts and minds of feelings and thoughts of bitterness and let the light and the love of Christ enter in. As a result, the Spirit of the Lord will fill our souls with the joy accompanying divine peace of conscience (see Mosiah 4:2–3).

My dear brothers and sisters, my dear young friends, when the captain of a long-range jet passes the point of safe return, and the headwinds are too strong or the cruising altitudes too low, he might be forced to divert to an airport other than his planned destination. This is not so in our journey through life back to our heavenly home. Wherever you find yourselves on this journey through life, whatever trials you may face, there is always a point of safe return; there is always hope. You are the captain of your life, and God has prepared a plan to bring you safely back to Him, to your divine destination.

The gift of the Atonement of Jesus Christ provides us at all times and at all places with the blessings of repentance and forgiveness. Because of this gift, the opportunity to make a safe return from the disastrous course of sin is available to all of us.

For this I give thanks to our Heavenly Father, and of this I bear testimony with all my heart and soul in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

What's yours?

.:Write from the ♥:.

2009-09-18T12:13:00.012-06:00
So it's been a while since I have just written what I am feeling.
I love to write
and I find that it brings such clarity
to my mind and my heart.
I love being able to express my feelings without fear of judgement or criticism.
I love knowing that my thoughts, feelings, fears, hopes, doubts, goals, dreams etc. are mine and are valid.

So lately I have been doing a lot of soul searchingwhen it comes to dating and relationships.
I have come to the realization
that I still have some deep rooted issues
regarding marriage.
I am scared of marriage and scared of falling in love again. And I am even more scared of the possibility that they will fail. Again.

I feel like my ♥ is still so guarded from the last time that I fell in love with someone.

It's so scary giving someone your heart and trusting them not to break it.

I did that once, sadly it was shattered into a million tiny pieces.

I am finally starting to feel like the pieces are being put back into place, but I have to be very gentle with it and give it time to continue to heal.

I know that before I can go into another relationship, I have to be best friends with that person. I have to trust that person. I have to know that that person understands me and the experiences that have made me who I am.

Life is too short to not feel safe with the one that you love.

9/11 I remember

2009-09-11T10:36:00.003-06:00
I remember not being able to pull myself away from my TV that day.

I was in the 9th grade.

I remember walking to Seminary and hearing my Seminary teacher tell us about the Twin Towers being hit by a plane... I had no idea what they were, but as soon as I saw the wreckage, I was heart broken for all of those men and women and their families.

So today I remember and am grateful for the freedoms that we have, and the men and women who keep it that way.

To you, Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

.: Life changing experiences:.

2009-08-04T17:34:00.006-06:00
It's crazy what almost dying does to a person.
I can't even believe that it was a

month ago today

that I got admitted to the Utah Valley Hospital in Orem.

and I can't believe how
that experience
literally change my life

FOREVER!

Here are just a few things that I learned that have really impacted my life, my attitude and most importantly my testimony and my faith in my Savior, Jesus Christ. And my everlasting love for my Father in Heaven.

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

1. God is the Captain in our lives.

He literally knows each one of us personally because he personally created us. He knows how to get us to our destiny safely and he knows exactly which storms of hardship we have to face in order to grow, while learning to rely wholely on Him.

One of my favorite quotes right now is this:

" A ship is safest in the harbor, but that's not what ships were made for."

2. Trials will come.

The day before I went to the hospital I was literally yelling at God for not being there for me through this month of Hell. I felt like He had abandoned me in my time of need. Well I found out through some seriously humbling experiences that God was there all along and that He really did know best. I was the one that abandoned Him. I also learned that Trials will come.

God doesn't send us trials so that we can prove to Him whose side we are on. He already knows whose side we will choose. He sends us trials so that we can prove to ourselves and decide for ourselves whose side we are on.

3. Trust in the Lord

I learned that it is so much better to trust in the Lords plan for me rather than try to do things my own way. I am so grateful for the oppurtunities that I have had to be able to exercise my faith in Him. I love knowing that God has a plan for me, and that it truely is for me to be eternally happy.

I think that Pres. Monson put it best in the title of an article he wrote for the Sept. 1997 Ensign. "Tears, Trials, Trust, Testimony."

.:American Idols Live 2009:.

2009-07-15T12:51:00.005-06:00
Was
AWESOME!!!♥

.: The wonderful world of.... Hospitals??:.

2009-07-09T09:21:00.002-06:00
So ladies and gents. I have been one truly sick puppy for the past 2 weeks. I am writing this from my hospital room. I have been here for 5 days now! My how the time flies when you are "having fun" LOL.. Here's the whole super fun story.

Saturday June 27:
Started out with a lil bit of a sour throat, nothing too major.... Watched my nieces all day and by the time their dad came to get them I had no energy and I had a mild fever....

Sunday June28: This illness hit me like a Mack truck. I started having trouble breathing and I had absolutely no energy to even get out of bed. Finally around 9:00pm My mom forced my sister to come rescue me and take me to the ER cause my mom could tell that I couldn't breath. Well we got to the ER and waited forever.. I mean FOREVER on crack, forever. Got into the little room, sat there for a while and then the Dr. came in. Asked me what my most prominent symptoms were, and said, "Do you want the good news, or the bad news first." I said " I really could care less right now." Dr."Well good news is you're not dying.... bad news is you're sick, go home take some Nyquil." The idiot was in there for literally 2 min. Prescribed me so Lortab of all things and sent me home. Didn't even listen to my lungs, didn't touch me, anything!! MORON! So I went home did what he said....

Monday- Thursday..... Got sicker, sicker, sicker.... My sister had to take me to the Insta-care in Orem. They actually got me in fairly quickly. Listened to my lungs, took a chest x-ray and gave me an antibiodic and some cough medicine with Codine in it to help me sleep.
( just a side note, I found out that I do not do too well with Codine. You're not supposed to be puking your guts out for days apperently) LOL

Friday: Still SICK SICK SICK Literally on my Death Bed, sick. I called my mom at like 8 or 9 and she could just tell that I was really miserable. So she got in her car at about 11 PM and drove for 3 hours all the way from Idaho Falls. She got there at about 3. I slept for about an hour before I woke up so miserable. She rushed me to the ER again and they got me right in, hooked me up onto and IV and started pumping me with all sorts of good drugs.( what's the street name for some of these, for reals LOL JK!!!) I HAVE PNEUMONIA! They took another chest x-ray and surprise surprise, the Pneumonia had spread since the last x-ray on thursday.

So I got to be admitted to the hospital for the wonderful 4th of July celebrations. It was super duper fun. I started feeling so much better Sat. & Sun. But then by Mon. I was on death's door again. I was puking all day and just so so weak. Couldn't hardly move or anything. They took another x-ray and it has yet again gotten worse. The Pneumonia had spread all over my lungs by now. Finally by about midnight monday i started feeling better. My mom gave me a lil foot bath/massage and she massaged my back and i started to relax.

Tuesday: I started feeling a million times better.

Wednesday. I am almost home free! I felt so good. I got my hair done, my mom gave me a mani/pedi. It's been such a wonderful blessing to have her here. I would be dead right now if she hadn't come saved me literally. I am so greatful for her and for her willingness to sacrifice her sleep and time to come be with me. I am the luckiest girl in the world!

Thursday ( Today) Woke up after the best nights sleep I have had since I got here. They took me for another chest x-ray. They say that the gunk is moving out nicely. And now I am down to 2 units on my O2(oxygen) I had been up to 5 units all week. Except for when they first brought me in I was at a whopping 10 units!!! That's crazy. So needless to say. I have had quite the adventure, and as soon as I get out of here I am gonna go party it up, Finally get to have the summer that I have been missing out on!

Love you all so much for your prayers and concern!

Life is good! God is even better!

.:T-Swift & T-Pain:.

2009-06-18T12:24:00.000-06:00

.:Foot Fettish?:.

2009-06-08T10:24:00.003-06:00

So guess what?

My right foot is broken!

You know what the pathetic part is? I totally broke my left in the same place 5 or 6 years ago. Crazy huh?

I guess that's what I get for not drinking milk like i should.

*My foot isn't broken as badly as this picture shows. It's just a chip in the same spot.*

.: I'm calling you.:.

2009-06-04T20:29:00.001-06:00
This is exactly how I am feeling right now.

.: P90X:.

2009-05-30T09:02:00.005-06:00

I have been such a slacker lately with everything! I haven't had time or the energy really to go to the gym.

and I am sick to death of these flippin love handles and thunder thighs.

So I am going to finally do something about it!!!

So I have seen a bunch of promos for P90X and I think I wanna give it a try. I just ordered mine today. So I should be getting it by the end of next week.

*WARNING*
I will be posting some before pictures
and trust me, they are NOT pretty!
Yikes! I must be crazy! But I really wanna see the results for myself!So deal!

.: Y?:.

2009-05-17T20:15:00.002-06:00
So on Saturday I went on a fun date with my friend Spencer. We got subway and then drove to Provo and hiked the "Y." I haven't ever done that before. So it was a lot of fun. We got up there at about 7 and so while we were hiking we got to watch the sunset. And then we got to the top and ate and talked and watched the sun go down. It was really peaceful and beautiful. I had a lot of fun with Spence and he is such a great guy. He is the type of guy that makes me want to be a better person.

WOO HOO for fun dates with good guys!

.:Moving on :.

2009-05-06T12:36:00.002-06:00
So I am officially moved into my new apartment in Orem

I really like it!

&

It's gonna be so much fun living with my cousin.

.*.On a Random note.*.

I found out that my old roommie from Snow College lives in the same complex as me and we are in the same ward!

Small. World.

.: Defy Gravity:.

2009-04-27T10:29:00.004-06:00
So last night I went to the most amazing show!

I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved this show! I am so incredibly lucky to have gotten to go because the tickets sold out so fast! Thankfully my friend's generous family had an extra ticket.

They had asked me if I wanted to buy it, but I didn't have enough.

Well then they told me that if I could pay half they would cover the other half for my Birthday!

SO SO AWESOMELY GENEROUS!

Here are a couple videos of my favorite songs. I loved the whole show, but these definatly stood out to me!

~*Defying Gravity*~

.*.Popular.*.

Here is the group that went!

A.J. Paige Vicki Mikaela Dustin Me and Greg!

Thanks you so SO much Lybbert Family for inviting me! And thanks especially for the wonderful birthday present!

.: Hannah Montana the Movie:.

2009-04-14T10:35:00.003-06:00
I Loved it!!

If you haven't seen it, then SHAMEon you!

Go see it Today!

.: I'm 22!:.

2009-04-14T10:28:00.005-06:00
I had such a FUN-tastic

Birthday this year.

Oh Friday I went to

Hannah Montana the Movie.
My cousin Jordan that's 10 decided to take me for my birthday! Cute huh?*

I ♥ed the movie!

I thought that it was so aDoRaBle!

&

I will most defenitly see it again. :D

Later that night I went to

Jump On It
with my sister and cousins. It was such a blast!

* Great workout too! ;) *

Saturday was my birthday and I didn't really do much all day.

Just cleaned and got some much needed R&R.

Later that night I went to my favorite restaurant PF Changs.

We were planning on going to

Tucano's
but they had a huge wait because it was prom,
so we went to PF Changs instead.

Which I wasn't complaining :D.

This is becoming a tradition with me.

I have eaten there for the last 3 birthdays!

LOL And it is still AMAZING!

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! I love you all! I had a great day!