Splendid

Thanks to my diligent heartfelt prayers--- Our stake relief society social was an absolute success and could not have pictured it to be any much more incredible. I am grateful for the many sisters who did take time out of their busy lives to attend & reflect on what this time of year is about. After everyone got themselves settled into the pavilion and were able to have our activity begin-- I could not help but think the many people who have not only been a part of my life for many years, but continuously just make an effort to keep an eye out for me.

Favorite Highlights:

- Enjoyed a delicious meal and being inspired by the tender story of "The Giving Tree." It was truly such a reminder to me about what this time of year is about & even though it was a chilly evening-- there was never a dull moment to be shared.

- I also loved how we didn't have any rainfall or snow coming down throughout our activity-- which was one of the biggest worries I had prior to this event taking place. I was forever grateful when the sunshine came out and warmed up things a little bit-- (Not to mention the decorations were amazing in more ways than one!!!)

- I ended up choosing to stay after the event was over and helped to collect salt/pepper shakers that were placed on the tables. It was so much fun getting to contribute with this event in some way and making the clean up process slightly easier was more than just an absolute treat!!! I liked getting to take some of the goodies home with me and not to mention having gotten a ride from an incredible friend whose also our wonderful Stake Relief Society president.

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Untitled Story:

This is my one hundred ninetieth post that I am about to write on here and have this spontaneous goal of mine to write up over 279 posts in the next year. I am confident this might either end up being one of the most legitimate decisions that I have ever made in my life or just turn into a complete utter mess altogether. It is also in honor one of the most legitimate television sitcoms that aired for twelve years and aired that number of episodes-- which I know will hold a special place in my heart for years to come. 

Earlier today in our special needs institute class, the teacher asked us a specific question that has been on my mind throughout the entire day. All of us were asked about when we had an experience or time in our lives when we had to use fasting and prayer--- which to most people it would happen naturally, but this was during a very low point in my life when I didn't know where else to turn.

LONG STORY SHORT--- I went through an experience last year that made me want to reach out of my comfort zone and make a difference in someone else's life. I was already in a difficult position w/ trying to make the best of that awful school year and felt like maybe I needed to start praying for this individual on a consistent basis to make their life somewhat easier. I obviously didn't know what else to do in those moments expect want to storm out of the classroom with them being left in their room with no chance of wanting to return. I was also in a difficult position with not feeling as needed much in the classroom or what I had volunteered to do was fulfilled for the teacher in anyway whatsoever... but I didn't want to them to know how it effected me on a personal level. 

I'll legitimately never forget when they mentioned to me--- "You are so kind!!" not straight to my face but it gave me a boost of confidence that I had been making their life slightly better in the smallest if not biggest way possible. #MorePostsToCome

Kindness Day

"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always."

#PersonalStories2019 

With everything that I've been through in the past year and a half---has gotten me a lot of time to just reflect how much this quote means to me. It has given me reasons to believe in myself and treat other people with kindness no matter what kind of battle they are faced up against, that I could possibly not know anything about. I know it can easily turn any kind of situation that life throws at us into a much more purposeful experience than doing whatever we need to get back at someone for how they could have made us feel at one time or another.

Praying for a friend of mine who lost their little best friend & making sure they are feeling comfort during such a heart wrenched time. I could easily relate to what it felt like when this happened to me --simply not knowing if I'd have enough love in my heart for another dog in my home. 

 Praying my hardest for beautiful weather in the next several days in behalf of a Stake Relief Society event that is taking place this coming week. I am definitely not consistent with it as much as I was in the last year when I was specifically asked to perform this task for an amazing group of ladies. 

I have also continued praying for a friend of mine and her husband that they would greeted with open arms & hugs in their brand new neighborhood. I haven't ever stopped praying for them since they moved away this summer and could not help but want to do something in their behalf--which for me is just simply talking to my Heavenly Father every night on my knees.

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Special Invitation - Stake Relief Society Activity

Somehow all of the incredible stake relief society presidency has been convinced that my faithful prayers last year... made our social an unforgettable experience for everybody involved. I was more than willing to take on that invitation close to heart and never once failed to make sure we'd have not only a successful turn out alongside with being able to have GORGEOUS weather for a perfect evening!!! Earlier today when I was sharping multiple colored pencils & got excitedly asked if I would take on the responsibility of praying for our next upcoming activity in two weeks-- (Of course, I would not pass up an opportunity to do a little more than my fair share in hopes this activity not only has beautiful weather but that everything goes over well.) I will most definitely post about this experience of mine at a later date and please stay tuned for any updates on that down the road!!! :) #Determined #PowerOfPrayerIsReal #LegitimateReasonEnoughRight?!?!

David Archuleta Christmas Concert - Capitol Theater (Salt Lake City)

Please stay tuned for updates on this when it gets a little bit closer!!! I am not particularly certain with any kind of unexpected surprises or anything like that to happen while we are there, but I'm not trying to get my hopes up at this point either. I do know without any questions asked-- All of us will mostly have an incredible evening together and cannot wait to get ourselves in the holiday spirit. I am fairly determined that we will enjoy being in the same room with each other and making memories that I'll know cannot ever be forgotten!!! 

Miss Amazing Queen Fundraiser:

All of us are gonna donate stuffed animals to an organization called "The Page That Gives" and we'll be giving these special gifts to families in need. I am very excited for this opportunity of giving back to other people who may not wake up Christmas morning with gifts under their tree and I am grateful with being able to see smiles on their faces, which I know will warm my heart in more ways than one if you ask me!!! 

Journal Entries

#PowerOfPrayerIsReal

I'm truly grateful for the blessings that have come into my life this past year and would like to share a few of them with you all right now. Over this past year, I have continuously prayed every single night for a friend of mine along with their husband who recently moved up to Ogden. I have definitely just loved being able to offer a sincere prayer of comfort for them and that they would be greeted with open arms in their new neighborhood. It's been such an amazing experience for me to help someone else in a way that I know without a doubt has meant the world & cannot find myself willing to stop any time soon!!! I am grateful to still be doing this almost every week and have been touched to know they've felt them and not having any worries to leave them in a difficult situation. I was able to catch up with this person a little while back and cannot tell you how much fun it was to tell them everything that is currently going on with my life. 

#DavidArchiesMusic

I have not only become obsessed with this artists musical talents, but getting to escape into a different world has given me a chance to remember who I really am inside/outside. It has strengthened me thru some of the hardest times in my life and never knew what could come from it later on--- I know it has never once failed to give me reasons to hope in every situation. I have definitely learned that music is one of those many things to inspire and give you a peace of mind, whenever things in life are harder to deal with than most. 

#BigBangTheoryContinuations

I will forever be grateful to have watched this legitimately loved sitcom as much as I did. It was one of those shows that could make me laugh or cry in ways-- Nothing else in the universe was ever able to do!!! I have cried so many tears over the last several months from when it concluded with still the most heartfelt finale that I have ever seen in my lifetime on television. I am also grateful for everyone of the characters who reminded me that being a little different is so much cooler than most of us--would ever possibly think or imagine. #StillBestLegitSitcomOfAllTime

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Monthly Update

Post Halloween Craziness:

I really enjoyed getting to be dressed up as Miss Transylvania for an entire day and was more than relieved to be myself the rest of the night. I also liked spending time with my third grade students more than anything in this world & feeling of their excitement was just incredible!!! We also went down to University Mall and several of the stores had candy available for the thousands of kiddos that were dressed up!!! It was so much fun getting to see my cute niece Skye have a slight feel of what trick or treating would be like for her and despite the fact, she is still quite young with being able to understand all that is going on-- she looked very cute in her Halloween costume!!! :) 

As this time of year begins, I have so many things in life to express my gratitude for and in more ways than one!!! I obviously shared maybe a little too much in the last year about my challenges and not knowing if I deserved to experience them or if it was to teach me a lesson. I may never want to see those happen again in the future, but I do know my life would not be what it is without them to help me grow everyday. 

I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated with an incredible non profit organization called Miss Amazing throughout this year!!! I have definitely loved getting to make new memories as well friendships with the other queens who have made this reign, one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I have really liked getting to participate in the National Miss Amazing Pageant in Chicago this summer and being inspired by so many young women and girls with disabilities, to know they can make a difference in more ways than any of us could ever imagine. 

I am grateful for the remarkable (almost ten years) that I have been volunteering at the neighborhood elementary school. From the time I was seventeen years old until now, I have learned so much about what an incredible thing it is to give back and help other people besides myself. It has given me a fair share of challenges along the way but I am grateful to have so many extraordinary people, who want me to give it my best no matter the situation is. I am grateful for the hard times I was able to survive and get through even if I had tears rolling down my cheeks, that I could always give myself another chance at it the next week. 

I am grateful for living in one of the best communities ever and surrounded by the greatest friends & neighbors my family could ever have in this world. I truly love being able to know that I am in a safe place where everybody watches out for each other and when my parents were told: (when they were looking at the lot our home is on now from people-- "Oh, You will love Grandview, it's like one big happy family!!" It has definitely never ceased to amaze me that our community here appears to feel more like that in countless ways that I could easily ramble about--- but there is no time for it now.) 

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