Courage

Wow, I've been blogging a lot lately... sorry.  Anyway, this week has been one of those hectic weeks where I have felt I've had no time.  This quote always came to mind when I felt like I hadn't gotten everything done I needed to that day.  It really helped put things in perspective because nobody is perfect and not everything is always going to go according to plan.

There is hope.  If it doesn't work today, have the courage to try again tomorrow.

Sometimes....

....I think I have a bad day, then I see this and realize my life is good.  However, funny story, today I was eating at the creamery with my mom and niece and I ordered a hamburger.  I went and got a Mayo packet and tore open the side of it.  As I was about to sit down I started squeezing the packet to get the Mayo to come out and Lo and Behold----It sprayed EVERYWHERE including my mom's face, and three unlucky innocent customers sitting right behind her.  I felt horrible (but it was hysterical!) Luckily, they were good sports about it.  I'm glad it happened today because it gave me something to laugh about! And then I see this picture and it makes me laugh even more!

P.S. I was reading in my scriptures this morning about tender mercies.  As I tried to notice all the tender mercies today (too many to even count I might add) I know for a fact He was aware of me today and knew I needed a funny moment to lighten my spirits. Thank you flying mayo for changing my mood

Thumbs up for Rock and Roll

So in one of my classes we watched this video.. most people had seen it, but I never have! And I love it! So I'm sharing it with all of you if you haven't seen it. This little boy is my hero.  "Believe in Yourself!" wise words, little buddy, wise words.

Never Been Happier

So even though it is way past my bedtime, I am having a hard time trying to fall asleep.  Therefore I have chosen to consume my time with looking at Minnesota pictures and dreaming about how in 99 days I will be entering the MTC and in 120 days I will hopefully be stepping foot in the beautiful land of Minnesota (where I will pretend I am in a place as warm as Florida)

 YES! Hopefully the cold doesn't keep me out!

 This lil' beaut was born in Minnesota. Now I know when she was saying "There's no place like home" she really meant Minnesota

 It just seems like such a happy place! I sure hope I get to see lots of those barns smiling right back at me!

And...the snow...

 Beautiful

 

Here's the video I wanted to post last week, but it wasn't really working. Welp, it's working now! I love my friends. I don't know where I'd be without them.  

And to top it all off, I get to work with this lovely lady every Saturday afternoon.  And yes folks, she does wear those glasses as a fashion statement. All the time. (just joking) She's totally stylin. But, it's fun to work with such an awesome girl! She's hilarious and so is her blog. 

My Next Adventure!

 I decided to serve a mission and got my call yesterday! (Whoo whoo!) Any guesses where I'll be serving?? Here are a few facts about the best state in the US:

FACT: I'm going to the 21st most populated state in the US
FACT: State Nickname=The Golfer State, The North Star State
FACT: State beverage=Milk
FACT: State Muffin=blueberry
FACT: The Largest Mall in American is located here (good thing I LOVE to shop...not...but cool fact nonetheless!)
FACT:  It's home to the oldest continuously running theater (Old Log Theater) and the largest dinner theater (Chanhassan Dinner Theater) in the country.
FACT: has more golfers per capita than any other city in the country (shout out to my big brother Nate! He'll love this fact!)
FACT: The first open heart surgery and the first bone marrow transplant in the United States were done at the University of-----------.
FACT: The stapler was invented here.
FACT: The first Intercollegiate Basketball game was played here on February 9,1895
FACT: The first Automatic Pop-up toaster was marketed in June 1926 by McGraw Electric Co. here under the name Toastmaster. The retail price was $13.50 (Thank goodness we have toasters!)
FACT: The coldest temperature recorded in this state is -60 F (I'm gonna DIE! not really but MAYBE!)
FACT: I have been called to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!

It was such a neat experience opening that call and knowing that I will be spending 18 months serving the Lord and serving the people in Minnesota.  I honestly can't wait to go and teach the gospel to those who don't know the truth. It'll be such an amazing experience.  I'll have to brace the cold, but I think I can do it! The first thing I thought of when I read the call was the movie "New in Town." It came out a while ago but it's pretty funny and I sure hope I come home with an accent of sorts. I couldn't find any clips from it but when I do I'll be sure to share! Anyway, a few friends and family came to support me and it was so overwhelming to be surrounded by such good examples and influences in my life.  I am so blessed!!!

k my other video of all the other peeps that were is not working... frustrating, however, I'm so grateful for all the support and love from everyone who has encouraged me to do this.  I feel SO blessed. Thanks to all of you!

2012.

So I can't believe 2011 is over. So much happened this past year and I feel like it was all a dream.  I'm excited for the new year though and I always love setting new goals (even if they don't last very long...).  I have a great feeling about this next year! So Britt's day of birth--the big 2-1--was on New Years Eve so we celebrated with a lil cake and had some good laughs.  It was a nice fun night.  I'm so lucky to have such amazing friends.  They are such good examples to me and I couldn't have asked for more Christlike influences in my life.  They make me laugh every day and keep me grounded.  I never have to worry about offending them and I'm pretty sure I've never fought with any of them.  They truly make me want to be a better person and they make me a better person just by the way they live.  I love 'em! Anywho, here's some fun pics (that I took with my new camera) from the past little while. Aren't my friends so cool????

Kate and Kim :) 

 The best present anyone could ask for! Psych T-Shirt!

 Doin a little Titanic??

 Love her!

 Cuties

 Happy Birthday Brittany!

 Roxberry run :)

My roommates are so good looking

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! GO 2012!!!

Reminiscing.

I saw this on pinterest (totally obsessed) and it reminded me of when I was young.  My brothers thought it was hysterical to tell me I was adopted and I would argue back and forth non stop with them that I wasn't--because I totally knew I wasn't.... Finally I HAD to ask my mom if what they were telling me was true because I started to wonder: Me: "Mom, was I adopted?" Mom: "Yes." WHAT?!?! Of course I wasn't, but my whole family had me convinced that I was.  They were all in on the little joke. ha. very funny. I was a little scarred, but eventually got over it.  I'm completely normal now (just have a few trust issues can you blame me????). Anyway, I thought this was hilarious. Enjoy :)