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!