This Crazy Thing We Call Life!

I am constantly being reminded, it seems these days, of how much I am driven by my emotions. Reminded by the tears that stream down my face as I watch a movie that for reasons I can't explain, I feel like I connect too. Reminded by the anger that seems to be stirring inside me more often than I would care to admit, for things that logically don't matter but illogically bring out the worst in me. Reminded by the stress that overwhelms my life at times. And by the longing desire to see people happy that is always floating in the back of my mind. I am constantly being reminded that I tend to care too much, and then realizing that I would not be myself if the happiness of a beloved sister, the hug from a dear friend, the sting of a sad story, or the joy of a sweet puppy did not all bring a tear to my eye. I am constantly being reminded by those closest to me that things will all work out the way they are supposed too. That things don't work out so that better things can. That o...

I care too much, and sometimes it gets me into trouble!

I absolutely adore that quote. It has always been a favorite, ever since I heard it, but especially recently as I have been searching to find myself. And I know how cheesy and cliched that sounds, believe me I am aware, but it is so completely true. I have struggled. And sometimes it is hard for me to admit that because as my family and friends can attest I am sort of a stubborn person. But it is true. The last year has been a difficult one for me. For a lot of different reasons. And I am having to discover more fully who I am. And today while sitting in Sacrament meeting, after a weekend that was another test of my faith and strength, I was thinking about the last year and everything I have gone through.  I was thinking about obedience. I was thinking about the SPIRITUAL GIANTS sitting with me on the bench. I was thinking about the gospel and my Savior, Jesus Christ. And I was thinking about this quote. "Not all who wander are lost" My Savior Aton...

Dear Boys. This idea for a post came from this adorable blog right  here.  I have loved reading her Dear Boys posts and so many other people's posts as well. However, I never thought I would be joining in and posting one of my own. But recently it just seems to fit my life, and so we're doing this thing. Please forgive me if this seems a tad weird, but truthfully my experiences have been a tad weird...so if you just skip over this post and come back later when I am talking about puppies or how I want it to be summer, that is perfectly understandable. Well here we go...my specific and collective "Dear Boys" comments. Dear Perfect Smile, I have always thought you were cute, so consequently I have always said/done the wrong things.  On a completely side note: I know how much it sucks to like someone and watch them like someone else...trust me. Sincerely, Not The Girl Next Door Dear Blue Eyes, Sometimes I wish things had actually happened between us wh...

So guess what?! The adventures on this trip just keep coming! Thursday morning we got up and went to the college part of town and found this sweet "Before I Die..." board. IT WAS SWEET! I have heard about these before, and I have always wanted to stumble upon one of them, so when we did I was ecstatic. I was almost giddy, like a little school girl haha! All my dreams are on that board now and it is awesome! After that we went to Old Town San Diego and did some exploring! That was cool too! Basically, I was a sponge trying to soak up as much as I could the entire trip and this day was no exception! After that we went and ate lunch and then explored downtown a little more. Then we just relaxed by the pool and got packed up, ready to leave. Friday we got up early and drove all day to Moab. When we got there Nan registered for her race, we got dinner, and went to be (we crammed 7 people into a hotel room for 2). And then Saturday morning the people ra...

   Tuesday we spent the day at Sea World! Completely awesome! We went to all the shows and saw all the animals and it was just great! Such a nice day! We even got to see Shamu twice! We were just lucky ducks!:) Wednesday we got up and went shopping at the mall next to our hotel. (You can best believe we went to Bloomingdale's and gawked at how expensive things are there!) After that we went to the store, came back and ate lunch, and then met up with the guys and headed to Coronado Island. This very easily could have been my favorite part of the whole trip!  It was so much fun and SO NICE AND WARM! The beach was incredible! We went and set up a spot and then headed out to the ocean looking for shells and pretty much anything else we could find. After doing that for a while we headed back to the towels. Christian found a hermit crab and it was so hilarious to see him freak out about it. After an hour or two there we packed things up and headed ...

Spring Break this year was fabulous! I went to San Diego with some wonderful people and it was just lovely. These are all just from the first day we were there!! We drove down in one day, and got in late Sunday night. Monday morning we got up, and headed down to Seaport Village and the pier! I was in heaven! I fell in love with the ocean this past week and want to spend every waking moment there! After the pier (where we saw the huge statute and also there was this guy with all these birds and I held one on my shoulder, which if you know me is a big deal...I hate birds!) we went to La Jolla Cove and saw the sweet sea lions on the beach! There was the funniest guy who ignored the signs and rope and just let his kids run around next to the sea lions...the one little girl had on a cinderella costume...it was all too comical to me. After that we headed down to La Jolla beach and I stood in the ocean for the very first time! Like I said earlier, I am in love! T...