quote of the day

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"

-The House of Mirth

little miss tate

Happy 13th Birthday Shark Bait!

Wait!

 You're a teenager now?

What?

When did this happen?!

Where was I?

How did this happen?!

Again, where was I?

Dang, you are practically a woman.

Don't start liking those boys anytime soon,

'cause they are all gross and dumb.

I love you so much!

my relationship status

To my dear Bike,

Why did you pop a tire? You were so good to me then out of no where you had to blow up in my face. What the heck girl? I didn't do anything!

DTR; We're not talking.

To my dear Future Car,

I will find you one day, and when I do, we will ride with the top down, music blasting, and we will be so happy together.

DTR; There isn't one.

To my dear Homework,

Alright, I'll be honest. I have been ignoring you. I'm sorry but you've been just ridiculous and I think we need to take a break.

DTR; It's over...

To my dear Tuition Payment,

Wow, you are not a cheap date. Just sayin'.

DTR; One night stand. He's a gold digga.

To my dear Bed,

Hmm... yes, I will see you tonight baby.

DTR; We're still goin' strong.

To my dear Brain,

Omg... You are driving my insane! Shut up!  No, you shut up! Just pick a subject and stay focused on it for at least 5 minutes. Nooooooooo!  Heck, it's not hard! ...blah blah blah... Ugh, you give me headaches.

DTR; We're fighting... again.

To my dear Sweet Tooth,

I hate you.

To my dear Sweet Tooth,

Ok I'm sorry. I do love you but we've been up and down for years and I can't have a third or fourth slice of cake anymore. We need to take things slow if we are going to make this relationship work.

DTR; It's complicated.

To my dear Stomach,

I know I can't feed your right now, but please just give me until this afternoon. I will have your food.

DTR; He's needy.

To my dear Hair,

Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?? I just washed you yesterday... ok I just washed you Friday and you are dirty again? Can't you stay clean for a few days at least? Come on!

DTR; I'm sick and tired of you.

To my dear Bedroom,

You are just as ridiculous as Hair, that's right. I said it. Stay clean for a few days please! Is that so hard to ask?

DTR; It's dirty.

To my dear Chapstick,

You make my lips feel like a million bucks. You are so good to me.

DTR; We're in love.

 It looks like most of my relationships just aren't working out right now.

Grreeaaat... I hate dating.

my to do list

This list consists the following in no particular order;

1. Make homework and studying first priority.
2. Fix bike so I can go on a lot more bike rides, they are so much fun.
3. Visit Temple Square and Downtown more often. It's so beautiful.
4. Step outside my comfort zone and try new restaurants.
5. Smile. It makes things pleasurable and others happier.
6. Dance, even if I'm embarrassed.
7. Don't get frustrated so easily. If I can't do something, keep trying.
8. Change mindset about school, make it enjoyable.
9. Study the scriptures, don't just read them.
10. Learn something new, a new hobby maybe?
11. Find a peaceful place.
12. Cook and bake often.
13. Go on walks.
14. Enjoy the company around me.
15. We all have strengths so find mine.

[dedicated to Chaseton- thanks for opening my eyes. You are wonderful!]

quote of the day

"Beauty and ugliness surrounds us,

we decide what we see"

-Unknown / alovin

back to school

A friend and I went on a hike last night to watch the incredible lightening storm. When I say "hike" I'm talking about freakin' rock climbed the side of the mountain. It was steep, it was exhausting but it was worth it. As we reached the top [yes, we actually reached the very top] Chaseton noticed a gift from heaven; a bench. Who would put a bench at the top of a mountain? I don't know, but it was the best gift I had received because again, I was exhausted.

There on this bench, Chaseton states that this view is inspiring. Inspiring to write a song, inspiring to talk for hours in deep conversation and inspiring to be a better person. And there on this bench was the start of a hilarious song as well as a great conversation. A conversation I needed, a conversation that was humbling and a conversation that  made me vulnerable. We talked and talked and talked and little by little I saw glimpses of a side in my friend I hadn't seen before. His comforting side of knowledge and understanding, of loyalty and dedication. A comforting side that makes you feel like everything will be fine. There on this bench I learned a few things about Chaseton.

It's incredible to see a friend's testimony and understanding of the gospel through conversations like the one I had with Chaseton. He not only taught me what he believes, but he lives it. It's a humbling lesson that makes you want to become a better person. With this gospel, it is easy to say you believe in it, but to live it? You must be brave and that's not easy at all. If you love Heavenly Father, you must show Him, not tell him. Live His gospel the way Jesus Christ did, through love, faith and example. Chaseton figured that out and it was a wonderful lesson to learn.

Thank you Chaseton for your bravery and thank you random bench for being at the top of the mountain.