Early Present

LAST NIGHT-- My family and I drove up to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend David Archuleta's Christmas concert at the Maverick center. It was so inspiring to hear him talk about the true meaning of this holiday season and being focused on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This was my fourth time seeing David perform here in Utah and doing Christmas songs, which if you ask me is nothing short of a treat. I loved being able to feel so much peace come over me as I sat there in my seat and listened to music that could easily light up a person's mood or just simply give them a reason to smile. I truly loved being able to feel and understand a little bit more about this time of year, when we all celebrate what is more important than any wrapped gift could ever do justice. 

All of the songs he performed last night were my favorites and not one I didn't recognize or had not ever heard before. I am so grateful for the way he shared his powerful testimony of what the Savior means to him and it really touched my heart knowing that he does not forget who he stands for. It was so amazing getting a chance to feel inspired by each song that was arranged so beautifully and giving me a complete new perspective on how I need to look at my own life. 

David Archuleta,

Thank you so much for making a stop in Utah this year and putting on a wonderful concert to ring off the holiday season!! It was definitely something I needed after the unpredictable year of events all of us have had to put up with and I am so grateful you were able to bring some peace into our world. You are truly one of the best singers ever and can only hope you have more success in the future!!!

Favorite Songs:

- Melodies Of Christmas

- The First Noel

- He is Born

- My Little Prayer

- Silent Night

- Christmas Every Day

Flashbacks

Memories of 2019:

It's hard for me to believe that another year has come and gone so quickly... But I am grateful for the many unforgettable moments I was able to share among the most incredible people ever!!! Here are some of my highlights that I'd love to if not briefly share with you all right now (if you don't mind at all?!?!)

#iLegitMissBigBangSoMuch

It is at times emotionally difficult for me to imagine this legitimate sitcom will never come back on my television screen with new episodes--- but it forever has a special spot in my heart. I definitely miss all of those characters so much and their relationships with each other-- which to someone like me meant everything than most people would ever think. It has literally given me a reason to feel so much better with the fact I am slightly different than others around me, but I know this legit sitcom gave me reasons to smile and laugh whenever I needed to feel happy again. #MoreAboutThisLater

#UtahMissAmazing19 

It has truly become an absolute dream come true and getting to have a year of service, has given me chances to make new friendships with so many people, learning to stretch myself in ways that I did not ever think were possible and giving back to others in the community has made me realize how much of an impact I can make in this world. I have definitely grown into a better person in ways I never would have expected myself to which I can only hope what the rest of my reign as the Miss Queen will look like from this point on?!! #ThreeAndAHalfMonthsLeft

#CupofCuoco2020

Alright--- I legitimately watch one of the cast members from the sitcom I mentioned earlier had an amazing idea to create themselves a talk morning show titled what my hashtag is in this blog post :) It has been so much fun for me to get a little better acquainted with someone that I may never get to meet in my lifetime, but getting to know them better not only BC they have such unconditional love for animals--which I will admit is just nothing short of incredible!!! I also have loved watching episodes of their show when they are surrounded by their furry friends and being a dog lover myself--- I cannot help but feel so much respect for them as an individual. This person who played one of my many favorite characters on the Big Bang Theory for twelve amazing seasons--- (Yes, The one and only Kaley Cuoco!!!) I'd love to meet her in person one day if I could and sincerely express my gratitude for all that she continues to do--- I may not have ever rescued any animals myself whatsoever, but knowing that there is someone in the world who would do anything to give them a better life really touches my heart. If you haven't watched or checked out her amazing talk show titled #CupofCuoco, I would recommend this to anyone that needs a little boost of positive feelings in their life!!! 

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YESTERDAY AFTERNOON----My twin sister and I along with our best friend Maria spent the day together at our friend Danielle's house for a little Christmas party!!! We always have such a blast with each other and getting to make new memories on a yearly basis if not more often than not. After all of us arrived at our together, We opened up gifts from one another which I will admit was definitely one surprise after the next--- But loved getting into the holiday spirit. My twin sister and I decided that we wanted to surprise our friends with a David Archuleta calendar... which if you must know happens to be our most favorite singer of all time!!! :) 

Once all of that was completed-- We headed out to the movie theater and went to see the well loved new animated film Frozen 2!!! It was truly one of the most fantastic sequels yet and could not help but have a little bit of tears in my eyes during a scene that I didn't know was going to happen. I was very grateful to have shared that moment with my best friends and enjoyed laughing till each of our hearts were tired!! 

Shortly after we left the movie, We headed over to a Mexican place for dinner and enjoyed getting to visit with each other even more!!! It was truly so much fun talking about how much we loved Frozen two and sharing stories that I am pretty certain will never be forgotten into the eternities...but whose still not laughing about them to this day?!?! There is not ever a dull moment between us whatsoever and always make it an effort to have a fun time with one another. #ThereIsOnlyMoreToCome. 

Last Weekend

#LightTheWorldCampaign2019

There are legitimately so many people that I could name off who have been examples to me of Christ like service, but unfortunately it would take me forever to individually express my gratitude towards all of them right now. I would like to send a brief shout out to my cousin Hailey Bates whose at one time or another reached out to me and my twin sister, to join her for ice cream as well as visiting with each other to catch up on life. She is truly the epitome of what it means to be kind & making others feel good about themselves--(which I know to me and my twin sister) continues to means everything to us. I am not particularly certain if she must have had other things going on when she reached out to my mom about us getting together and since we never see each other that much, it was definitely one experience that I will hold onto for the rest of eternity. I love her so much and feel incredibly lucky to have such an amazing example like her to strive to look up to as much as I can. 

#OnlyFifteenMinutesLate

It was definitely one of the most unforgettable experiences that will forever hold a special place in my heart. I've obviously attended a David Archuleta Christmas concert before and loved every time that he was able to share what the meaning of the season is to him personally. I genuinely just loved watching him perform a song that I have mentioned on here already-- titled: "My Little Prayer." No kidding when I admit that listening to him perform that song was truly a reminder to me, about how we should never forget or postpone a promoting when we get one. The entire concert was more than just a performance that me and my friends had so much fun at---We were able to be reminded about what the holiday season is celebrating all throughout each of the songs he did for us. Even if I didn't relate to any of the personal experiences he shared with the audience, I was definitely able to feel the spirit multiple times and not lose sight of what this month is about no matter what kinds of problems or battles we've had to up with along the way. 

#SeriousArchieFever2019

It was definitely such a treat getting to spend time with my friends and talking nonstop about how much we genuinely adore our favorite singer/songwriter!!! I absolutely loved getting to laugh until our hearts were completely tired-- but I mean there was no question about it for even a second :) It always get into the holiday spirit when we attend a Christmas concert and not to mention-- all of us wore our legitimate David Archuleta shirts from the last time we saw him perform here in Utah. We also got our picture taken with one of the audience members and it was definitely a random moment, but enjoyed getting to feel the excitement we had with our favorite singer!!! :) 

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

(End of Part Two)

Crazy Times

Side Note: (This blog post was not originally supposed to be written today... But I struggled so much with trying to keep what is going on in my life updated every week and here is a brief preview. (Please don't ever question as to why I haven't just kept this more current than most people who have these kinds of things-- but that is a completely different story!!!)

Halloween Activity:

My friends and I haven't long awaited for this event to happen in the last several weeks--- but it's just crazy to me that in less than a week away, everybody will celebrate being somebody else for an entire day!!! I was very much legitimately excited to spend quality time with friends that I rarely ever get to see and then changes happened---So most likely I am not gonna catch up on life with any of them. It shouldn't necessarily make the event less worthwhile than if they were participating alongside me & everybody else who is going to be there. Be sure to check out for updates on this tomorrow if I ever find myself blogging about stuff that I know needs to get shared!!!

Birthday Celebration:

My friend Camille turned twenty four years old this past weekend & decided it would be so much fun to celebrate her birthday with friends this weekend!! We are gonna spend a lot of hours together and I'll guarantee there are no dull moments between us whatsoever... If you ask me. Camille's family has a hot tub in their backyard and it's been so much fun getting to spend time with each other-- outside in the somewhat freezing temperatures just hanging out. More about this later on and unless I don't ever get a chance to share anything on what happens this weekend--- Please forgive me!!!

Catching Up With Friends:

One of the many legitimate staff we had at our NINJA Conference this summer, I was able to visit and catch up with a little bit last night. It was so much fun to hear from them again & let them know I'm still consistently keeping them in my prayers every single night!!! I have continued doing that for months now and throughout my entire summer break when I was at places, there wasn't a single time when I could not be on my knees asking my Heavenly Father to help them through this new chapter in their lives. 

David Archuleta Christmas Concert:

More about this unforgettable event later some time next month!!! Me and my friends are thrilled for the amazing opportunity to spend time together as we watch our favorite singer perform LIVE again in concert. I am determined there will be a lot more memories and stories to share once this is comes to an end... But I cannot wait for the experience of a lifetime with so many people!!! #November30th #RepetitivePost

Spectacular

Getting to share this experience with my best friends was an opportunity that I will never forget as the years keep passing by... and loved every single minute of it so much!!! We all had an incredible time dancing the night away, smiling, laughing till our hearts were tired, etc. If you must know... it was such an unforgettable and happy night to be able to share this event with all of the many kings and queens who were there!!! 

My best friend's dad rented all five of us a limo to ride up to the event in and of course, on the way back home. Believe it or not, The limo we were inside of seats twenty two people and not to mention we drank water out of champagne glasses!!!! Plus, A lot of other participants who were there at this event got to have a ride in our limo too.

Walking into the event on a red carpet with legitimate paparazzi is a moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Their positive energy certainly made and my friends feel extra special, which I do know is just the beginning of what this event is all about.

 Participated in the Karaoke activity and singing to our favorite musical artist ever... ("Something about Love.") It was an unforgettable moment filled with a lot of squeals and laughter all the way through the entire song, if you can believe that!!!

Got a lot of pictures taken all night long and did I forget to mention some surprise guests showed up?! We had the opportunity with meeting famous Disney princesses like: (Cinderella, Belle, Mulan, Elsa & Anna, etc.) Talk about an unforgettable evening filled with happiness and getting to enjoy all that this prom night had to offer.

Thanks so much to the Tim Tebow Foundation for yet again putting on this worldwide prom event for individuals with special needs. It has never ceased to amaze me every year that this event gives all of those like myself a chance to be in the spotlight and feel a little extra loved was indescribable. I really loved every single minute of this special night so much and cannot wait to do it all over again in the years to come. 

Favorite Song

I used to hurt.

I used to hide.

I could only see the walls that I kept myself behind

And it was hard, until I found

There's one who knows the way to bring them down.

He showed me how to look for more

To see the truth, I couldn't find before

And I learned to believe there's more 

That I can be

I can be stronger now

'Cause he showed me how

I took a step into the Light

I followed the voice that said

That I was strong enough to try

And as my heart could hear the sound

I knew I could climb above the doubt.

He showed me how to look for more

To see the truth, I couldn't find before

And I learned to believe there's more

That I can be

I can be stronger now

'Cause he showed me how

Yes He did, Oh

His love opened my eyes

And I know that He's been

There by my side.

He showed me how to look for more

To see the truth, I couldn't find before

And I learned to believe there's more

That I can be 

I can be stronger now

'Cause he showed me how

'Cause he showed me how

This song I have recently played on you tube and cannot quit listening to the message behind all of these lyrics. It has also reminded me that our Savior, Jesus Christ has already showed us how to live and serve those around us, as well as many other things in between. I know that my life is never going to be perfect or have all sunshine and happiness at times... but I have continued to persevere through it all by reflecting on him more everyday. I am grateful for the powerful way that my favorite singer & songwriter performs in this song more than anything else in this world, because of the truthfulness I know comes from striving to live the gospel on a regular basis. His testimony of what it means to be more like our Savior who unimaginably showed us how from this example about loving people and taking the time to minister to those around that we come in contact with. Aside from all the difficult experiences I will continue to have in my lifetime, I am grateful to know there is somebody whose already made it possible for us to be with our families forever and turning to him whenever we do need some comfort in any given moment. If you have not listened to this song yet-- I would highly recommend it to anyone that may need a little bit of peace in their lives and hopefully it will only inspire you with seeing the good in this world. 

Archie Fever

Unforgettable Fan Encounter:

It was probably one of the most unexpected surprises throughout the concert and one that will hold a special spot in my heart. Before he started into the next Christmas song there, He was mentioning all about the merchandise table that we noticed as everyone walked into the building and little did me & my friends know what would happen next!!!


My twin sister lets out this squeal of excitement and let me tell you before we know it...all of us are responding to this with not knowing that David would genuinely respond with a smile on his face as well as saying Yeah to us from the stage!!! 

All of us immediately started to laugh which is something that we all love to do, but this moment was not one we expected at all whatsoever. I am grateful for his sincerity in acknowledging us during that performance and with all of those people wondering what was going on, made it extra memorable for each of us!!!