Resolved

Since it is tradition, I have decided to put up a list of my New Year's "resolutions." These are things that I would like to do, or become; this is also the first year that I've ever done this, so here goes.

*Go on more dates

*Take more risks

*Stand by the things I say more firmly

*Be myself, around everyone

*Read the scriptures more

*Be a good friend

*Eat less sweets!!

*Go to the gym (yeah, I know I probably won't, but it has to be on here right? Isn't that another tradition?)

*Be an excellent employee and supervisor

*Learn to be happy with who I am, instead of searching for it in other people

Well, there you go! Happy New Year!

Happy Christmas, Harry!

Merry Christmas!

I had a white Christmas this year... maybe a little more white than I wanted, but while the win is blowing and the snow is piling up, I get to stay inside and enjoy the holiday.

Here are so Christmas traditions that we have:

Christmas Eve is when we tend to do the "reason for the season" things. We remember Christ's birth, sing songs, read stories and have a wonderful dinner with New England Clam Chowder. Yum! But at the end of the night we get our Christmas jammies! Got to love new jammies!

Christmas, I think, is just like most peoples. We have our stockings, presents under the tree, a great breakfast. My family is here and we watch movies, read books, and just play and enjoy each others company all day. It's great!

What a great season! Lights, and songs, and snow. Now, if only all the snow will go away before I need to go back to school...

Love you all!

Let Christmas Start!

So, for those of you not in college, and that have forgotten (or have never had to experience) about that wonderful thing called FINALS!! YAY!!! I know, exciting. You probably just had chills run up and down your spine. And they probably weren't the good kind.

I have survived! I'm living a life that has seen hardship, and has made it through the wilderness! It was hard, it was life threatening, I lost sleep, I took the tests, and I am still alive! I might be scarred, there might be bruises, but those things heal... it's my brain that I am most worried about. But, as I have seen through experience, even brains solidify eventually.

But, the great thing about getting through finals, is that now it's time for Christmas! I can completely enjoy the season without having to worry about anything, for just a while. I get to watch it snow, listen to Christmas music, and look forward to the big day of fun! Yay for Christmas!

Merry Christmas you all!

Love you all.

Crap!

My phone just dropped in the toilet. Forgot it was in my pocket.

The dot has not changed color yet. I think that's a good sign.

I hope so.

Christmas Letter

Hello Everyone! It is time for the end of the year, what-a-great-year-this-has-been-for-me-and-I'm-going-to-brag-about-myself, Christmas letter! :D

This year has been quite a year! After finishing my second year at BYU, I had the awesome opportunity to go to England on a Study Abroad. I spent seven weeks in the mother country and was sad to have to leave it to come back to school. If you would like to read about some of the places I went, check out some of my previous blogs.

After taking a couple of classes and working during the summer, I moved across my complex to an new apartment and started my third/junior year! It's hard to believe that I'm already a junior, and how far I've come. There are times when I feel the exact same I did in high school, and then there are times when I feel like I've gained a world of experience. Halfway through this semester I received a promotion at work! I'm now a supervisor at the Creamery on Ninth. I love this position and am so happy that I received it!

Things that I have learned this year:

If a guy says he's a player, he probably is.

There isn't anything horribly wrong with me.

Take the risk, it will all end up okay.

Life changes very quickly, so take advantage of what you have, and be flexible.

First impressions (good and bad) are usually wrong.

If you want something, you've got to go and get it, even if it is out of your comfort zone.

God not only doesn't test you above what you are able to stand, but he always answers prayers. Always. Even if it is two years later.

A true friend will support you in all your efforts, and sees you for your potential. They will never make you feel less than you are (or can be).

Like in everyone's lives, there have been ups and downs, and hard things to do, but when I think of how far I've come in just the past few months, I'm amazed at the growth I've been through. I'm still imperfect, still flawed, still working hard, still emotional, and there are times when I don't feel like enough, but I've made it through before, and I'll always be able to make it through again.

Love you all. Merry Christmas!

My Cupeth O'erfloweth!

This weekend has just been... wonderful. I feel as though God has finally answered a two year prayer! He must have known that I needed to go through trial and when I had done and learned everything I could from it, then he sent the answer.

It all started because my brother dedicated a whole blog post to me. He said amazing a cute things.

Then I rode the bus home with my roomie and she said two things. The first was that she told me of a conversation she had with a guy in our ward that we know. He had asked if I dated a lot and when Cecily answered in the negative he said something to the affect of "That's surprising because she is really cute!" The number two thing was that she told me that I deserved to be friends with people who treat me the way I treat others, and I always treat people well.

I got to spend the day at home, decorating for Christmas. When I was leaving (with the decorating unfinished, unfortunately) my mom said that it always lights up her life when I came home.

At work last night, I received several compliments from some fellow CONErs.

Today was Sunday and it was amazing. It was fast and testimony meeting, and it was so nice to hear others testimonies. In Sunday School I gave a comment, which is very unusual for me. And in Relief Society I had been asked to share about one of my favorite Christmas hymns, and I also bore my testimony (because I'm too chicken to give it in Sacrament). In Relief Society we do these little note things called "Warm Fuzzies" and I got two today! One said "Someone told me that you are really cool yesterday, I wish I knew you better" and the other one told me to "stay beautiful."

The reason I share all these is because of what I've started to notice. When people have a high opinion of you, even if it is an exaggerated opinion, then your opinion of yourself gets higher too. And not only that, but you start to notice all the good things, and become happier. I don't know if this weekend was just especially full of these kind of moments, or if they happen all the time and I just don't realize them, but it was a really good weekend. God has surrounded me with people who not only see who I am, but see who I'm trying to be, and who I can be. They see the potential I have in me and support me in my efforts.

I love you all!

December

It's DECEMBER! I'm so happy! Here are all the things that make December so great:

Oranges! Love those citrusy sweet little pockets bursting flavor over my tongue!

Christmas! Music, lights, trees, candy, stockings--with only three weeks to celebrate, you have to start early!

Fireplaces. Though I don't have a fireplace at school, I'm looking forward to it when I get home!

The end of a semester. Too bad I have to go through finals to get to it... ugh.

I'm not a big snow, or cold, person, but hot chocolate, singing songs, and seeing the lights at Temple Square are awesome! I love this time of year, Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday.

Now I just need to find some time to go Christmas shopping...

Love you all!

One In This World

So here is something that I found on Facebook that is a lot of fun. I've already posted different answers on Facebook, but this had some new questions and I wanted something fun to do, so here it is!

I. Put your iTunes/Music on shuffle

II. For each question, press the next button to get your answer

III. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY!

1. IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?

Living is Simple- Switchfoot (Which means "you are making a big deal out of nothing so quit bothering me!")

2. WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?

Nature Boy- David Bowie (Well, I'm not a boy, and I only like nature to an extent... maybe it's a fore telling how I will be?)

3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?

Too Far Gone- All American Rejects (To be far FAR away from me...)

4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?

What Dreams Are Made Of- Lizzie MaGuire Movie (Not quite, but the day isn't over yet!)

5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?

I Am- Bon Jovi (To be who I am, which is a what I try to do)

6. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?

Give a Little Bit- Goo Goo Dolls (I only believe in giving the smallest amount possible... don't expect much from me, no sir!)

7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?

Dirty Little Secret- All American Rejects (Um... not sure how to take this... guys?)

8. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?

Let That Be Enough- Switchfoot (Let's face it, who hasn't thought this of their parents? Am I right? Huh? Sorry, Mommy...)

9. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?

Accidentally in Love- Counting Crows (More like, the accident of love...)

10. WHAT IS 2+2?

Grown Up Christmas List- Amy Grant (Now that I know, I can be a grown up! Yay!)

11. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?

Here (In Your Arms)- Hellogoodbye (Uh.... maybe eventually someday, I will have I best friend that I can properly think that of, but right now.... AWKWARD!)

12. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

Gaelic Blessing- Jon Schmidt (He is apparently of Irish or Scottish stock, and a blessing from on high. Sweet!)

13. WHAT DO YOU PARENTS THINK OF YOU?

Sit Down Servant- Mike Farris (Hey! Now I don't feel so bad about how I think about you!)

14. WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?

To Make You Feel My Love- Josh Kelley (Awwww.....)

15. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?

Somebody Like You- Keith Urban (Apparently, I'm expendable)

16. WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?

Can't Buy Me Love- The Beatles (I think this is saying that one of my hobbies/interests is shopping, but that love can't be bought, so I should rethink that...)

17. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?

Our God Reigns- Brandon Heath (Some secret... pshaw)

18. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?

Prayer- Douglas Sills (Apparently, none too highly if they need prayers...)

19. WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?

Can't Stand the Way You See Me- LDS P&P soundtrack (That could be pretty bad, someone seeing me for something that I'm not...)

20. HOW WILL YOU DIE?

My Way (A Mi Manera)- Robin Williams (Whatever my way is... it will be a Spanish way)

21. DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?

Here I Am- Bryan Adams (Yes, and his name is Bryan Adams. Haha!)

22. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?

Andare- Ludovico Einaudi (The way the Italians "go")

23. WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?

Cody's Song- Kenny Loggins (I can't even make a guess...)

24. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR DAY?

The Difference- Matchbox Twenty (As in "what's the..." ?)

25. HOW'S YOUR LOVE LIFE?

So She Dances- Josh Groban (I'm just dancing through it, oh yeah! False.)

26. IF YOUR LIFE WAS A TV SHOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE CALLED?

Listen to Your Heart- DHT (And it would be a horribly cheesy sitcom)

27. WHAT'S YOUR PARTY SONG?

Miracles Happen- Myra (It would be a miracle if I had a party)

28. WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

Feel- Matchbox Twenty (I could get paid for that? Awesome!)

29. WHAT WAS THE WEATHER LIKE TODAY?

Love Song- Sara Bareilles (The weather for love? It was romantically windy today...)

30. WHAT WAS/WILL GRADUATION (BE) LIKE FOR YOU?

All the Small Things- Blink-182 (True, all the small things did seem to all get together and gang up on me)

31. WHAT WERE YOUR DREAMS LIKE LAST NIGHT?

Different Breed- Carter's Chord (Oooo, mysterious...)

32. WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?

One in this World- Haylie Duff

So, there you go. My life in songs.

Love you all!