Day 9: Frozen Yogurt

Oops... I got super busy and am posting this a day late!  My bad. I'm grateful for frozen yogurt. Seriously though! It makes any day just a little bit better. What did I ever do without Yogurtland and my Oakcrest friends who will escape reality for a frozen delectable! I LOVE FROZEN YOGURT!!!!!

Day 8: Late Night Chats

I've been known for my love of talking. Well, not just talking, but engaging in conversation. I have dearly missed those deep heart to hearts or pillow talks that so abundantly filled my life in years previous. I really do live for those! There is something that is so deeply fulfilling about conversing with a friend that you feel completely comfortable with and trusting of. I'm grateful that I have friends who understand me and are willing to exchange feelings, desires, pains, and secrets. A special thanks to Queen Bee (Anna Fulton) for letting me run away and vent. I feel like a whole new person :) I will NEVER grow tired of late night chats. 

Day 7: Laughter

"Laughter is part of the human survival kit."
I pretty much have the best Statistics professor known to mankind. We listened to videos making fun of computer pronunciations.  Why is that so funny to me?? Furthermore, why did no one else in the class think it was funny but me and the professor? Needless to say, we both spent several minutes crying over the ridiculousness of it all. Best of all, I left Stats not hating my life! Thats a big accomplishment!! 
http://www.youtube.com/user/PronunciationManual#p/search/0/nd4fR3VkqwY

When life gets too much to stand, lay on your bed and laugh until you cry for no apparent reason while your roommate stares at you with wide eyes, wondering what possessed you. Great philosophy eh? It worked for me! I've found that when I'm most stressed, I laugh at the most ridiculous things. Laughing to hide the pain? Pretty much. But it works! Every day on my way home from class, I try to think of something funny. It's the only way I can face the rest of the busy day. What I've found is that on days where nothing else eases the stress, laughter works without fail. I'm so grateful we have laughter! Simple as it may be, it really is a huge blessing. The days I can laugh at myself are the days that I can handle the burdens of life. I'm grateful that laughter truly is the best medicine and for those who make me laugh :) 

Day 6: Sundays

Favorite picture ever!
Thank you Freshman
year of Snow College :)

It's funny how growing up really changes your view on pretty much everything. I can't say I ever remember a time when I dreaded church, but I certainly never enjoyed it as much as I do now. It amazes me how every commandment God gives is really an opportunity for Him to pour out His blessings upon us. As school and work have consumed every second of my life, I've made it a personal goal to not to any homework on Sunday. When I spend all weekend on it, and still don't get it done, its difficult to let it sit lifelessly on the shelf throughout Sunday. But what I've learned is just how big of a blessing the Sabbath day really is. Not only is it an opportunity to rest from our labors, but a time to receive the spiritual boost to get us through the week. I've truly gained a testimony of the importance of the Sabbath. 


Extra bonuses of Sunday: Wearing skirts (why do I love that?), Sunday naps, indexing, writing missionary letters, Sunday dinner, temple walks, drives up the canyon, phone calls home, church movies (wahoo!), journal writing, firesides, church music, and roommate bonding :) And as we say at Oakcrest, "THE CHURCH IS TRUE!"

Day 5: Sleep

Its no secret, I love sleep. 

Probably more than the average human being should. Anyone in my family can testify of this. Today, I tried to comprehend life without needing sleep. Couldn't do it! Nothing feels better than waking up in a cold world and being able to stay in bed. Its true that I'm well known for my late nights...but when the morning comes I love my sleep. And then there are naps... yum! 

Not only is sleep cool because it feels good, but its so weird! We just lay there...and then go unconscious... and make up stories in our minds out of our control! And occasionally talk (or in my case, make weird yelling sounds) or walk. So. wonderful. The end! 

Day 4: John Allred

My car doesn't lie. I love Allred. Tonight's concert was honestly one of the best nights of my life!!! His music has been a huge influence in the last four years of my life. I feel like a 14 year old girl crushing in Justin Beiber, but Allred holds a very dear spot in my heart. The lyrics he writes, the way he interacts with his audience, how he sings into his guitar, his beautiful face; I love it all! His recorded music is nothing compared to a live show. Looping = INCREDIBLE!

Yup, it's a bit pathetic that his music makes me weak. I'm hopeless. But what I truly love most about Allred is how since he is. He cares about his fans and his music. When he sang Come Thou Fount I melted into a puddle! Allred's songs mean something to him, and he shares that with his audience. I love John Allred!!!  I am grateful to have had the opportunity to attend several of his shows and be touched by his music. 

Day 3: My Job

Miracles happen! After having the perfect job in Ephraim, I assumed I would never again be able to find a job like that one. And then the clouds opened up, and a pillar of light descended! My roommate, Janelle, suggested I apply at her old job and here I am. I spend about 30 minutes actually working, and the rest is homework time. The management is wonderful and I feel right at home :) Ogden's Flooring and Design, you saved my life! After working at a marketing company making phone calls for 20 hours a week, this is definitely a breath of fresh air. It's nice to be back in the interior design world!.