May Dump

After being out of state for three weeks and not having access to a computer, I have obviously not written up too much this month due to other commitments that I had going on. I definitely enjoyed getting to have quality time with my mom, twin sister and aunt while we were in Nauvoo to watch my mom choregraph a show that has been well loved by many people. I am grateful to be home again and have a chance to let all of you know what has occurred this month as well as what I have to look forward to in coming weeks. 

LAST NIGHT----My best friends, along with my twin sister and myself participated in a Harry Potter night with our SNAP group. All of us picked which house we'd want to be in and then go off to do some fun activities like making potions, coloring pages with Harry Potter on them, watching a short clip of the first Harry Potter movie, listening to the cool music from the film itself, etc. We all had a blast getting to be with each other and laugh till our hearts were tired, which if you must know is not anything close to an understatement. I may not know too much about the world of Harry Potter and everything that does come along with it---but I am grateful to have seen it kind of come to life for a period of time. 

Instead of repeating about the SNAP show and tell activity, I will admit that everybody brought something to share with people that was unique to them. It was really neat to learn some new things about each of the SNAP participants and seeing their excitement for wanting to show us something they love. I definitely do wish we'd had more time for people to see everything and answer their questions, but obviously there was not any extra time to make that work. 

Nauvoo Trip (Mini Edition)

Since my mom's schedule while we were in Nauvoo was pretty unpredictable with all that we had to be there for and yet I am grateful to have had a chance to see the show before heading home. I will admit I was really skeptical about what this experience would be like and having known seen pretty amazingly talented dancers for years, I was not sure what we had signed ourselves up for. To make this long story brief---I did have opportunities when we had fun to go explore the historical sites and learn more with what the early saints did to make their city the beautiful place that it is. I am grateful for the pleasant & incredibly nice weather we were able to have, not to mention having our sweet treats on hand everyday was good too!!!  

Mini Entry

Minus the fact we are not packing my mom's laptop with us on our trip next week--- I am not going to be writing up anything new on here for awhile and I sincerely apologize for the unfortunate hiatus. I know it will be hard to not have any new updates to share with those of you who read my blog and obviously I've got no choice but to have something written on here at the end of this month. I am not one who likes to instantly stop doing stuff like this because it drives me crazy to not having a consistent tasks on my plate keeping me busy.

There will certainly be moments when this miniature trip to Nauvoo is not going to be so much fun and other times I know this will be an experience to look back on for years to come. I am definitely going to make the best of what it is to come from something I didn't think was going to work out for us and know there will not be memories to look back with smiles on our faces. 

Favorite Moment Story: 

YESTERDAY MORNING----I was leaving my healthy relationships class that had participated in at my independent living center and noticed I had three unread emails. I obviously figured it was going to be a little bit of junk mail that usually comes through or ads that I am not ever stoked about receiving until I realized it was something completely different. If you have read several of my blog posts over the past three years, I have been writing up a little bit about this former BYUWBB player whose example in my life is one that I genuinely never knew I needed for some time and to make this brief--- I am grateful for the role model they have been for not only me but so many other supportive fans!!! I have been watching their YouTube channel for a couple of years and have been hesitant to write a comment on their stuff that they have shared with the world. However, I realized that they had seen my heartfelt comment on one of their YouTube Short videos and could not stop squealing inside of my head with excitement. It was like the best early birthday present ever and little did I think I would see a response back---which still to this day feels like a complete dream!!! I am so grateful for their positivity and authenticity more than I can even put into words right now because it has reminded me that no matter the obstacles in my life, I will make an effort to see the good in whatever lesson it has in store. #ICYMI 

***************************************************************************************************************

One Week Away

It's seriously hard to believe that one week from today I will be heading on an airplane to another state for a short time to see my mom do choreography for a somewhat new show in Nauvoo. I am definitely not the least bit sure what else this experience is going to have in store for me and can only hope that the best will happen once things kick themselves into gear. I am not particularly certain this blog of mine will have any updates on it while I am away and if I do write up anything---it is most definitely not gonna be too much if you know what I mean?? #ICYMI.

I am really bummed to leave all the commitments we have going on here at home that have occupied so much of our time to only climb on an airplane and not be available to finish things out. I am grateful for the opportunities that we have ahead of us to learn and grow into who our Heavenly Father wants us to become on his covenant path. #IYKYK.

Other Stories: (New Updates)

LONG STORY SHORT---- I am definitely looking forward to spending two days in the happiest place on earth with my older sister, husband along with their cute kiddos!!! It is certainly going to be an amazingly good time to go on the rides and hopefully run into some of the beloved Disney characters around the park which if you ask me is going to be a dream come true!! I cannot believe we will be there in a month so we can just simply not have anything to worry about other than having an unforgettable time with each other.. which I hope is going to be the case!!! #FingersCrossed.

Final SNAP Activity (Till May 29th)

I am obviously bummed out with not being able to attend anymore SNAP activities until later next month and of course I hope they don't have too much fun while we are away. I am hopeful things tomorrow night with the show and tell activity goes over smoothly---which is only something that over time will be one of things I look back on with a smile!!! It will be really hard not getting to be there for a short period of time while we are out of state but I know we are going to make the best of this situation---until we come back to continue having fun with our friends. #StayTunedForMore. 

Show And Tell

SNAP Activity (May 1st)

I obviously didn't know if I wanted to share much of anything for this SNAP activity that will be taking place early next month and just this morning the idea came to me of what I wanted to do. I decided that since I had been journal writing for some time and didn't want to pass up the opportunity to let so many people who may not know what I enjoy doing once in awhile. I have thought about this for awhile and never knew when the chance would come around for me to actually stand up in front of people to show them some of my other talents. I am excited for this upcoming activity to happen and see what all of my friends will bring to tell us about--which if you ask me is going to be a treat all by itself. I really wish if there was even a possibility to bring my favorite role model that I look up to along with her husband----- but obviously that is probably not going to occur any time soon. Just FYI: I would legit love for that to be the best unexpected happiest surprise ever and I cannot wait for it to hopefully be a dream come true some time!!! #FingersCrossed. 

Birthday Wishes: (Just For Fun)

I'd love to have another green pen to write and draw in my journal with---because somehow the one that we have had for awhile has continuously gone up missing. I am not particularly sure if it has been some how misplaced in an unknown location and would honestly like another one to put to good use!! I have really missed not being able to find it anywhere and can only hope to get another one for my birthday in three months. 

I would also like another journal to write in and put to good use again and continue to do what I love so much. I am not particularly certain it will happen on my actual birthday and not feel like an unexpected surprise waiting to happen---but who knows??? I am definitely not going to stop writing any time soon and look forward to sharing more experiences in my life that will occur as the years keep passing by as quickly as they come!!! 

As for what I mentioned in this post earlier, I would sincerely love for that to be an unexpected happy if not surprise birthday present that would make me smile for the rest of eternity. I would do my best effort with not being too overly excited or let alone squealing out loud as much as possible, but you obviously get the idea here right??? I am certain this will not end up being something I actually get for my birthday whatsoever but it would definitely give me the biggest smile on my face and it would never leave me for years to down the road!!! #IYKYK

****************************************************************************************

Untitled Post

Conference Weekend Recap (Mini Edition)

I certainly loved every single minute of attending the Saturday evening session of general conference with my friends and making memories that we will remember forever!!! I am grateful for the spirit that I felt in that session amongst over twenty one thousand people who were in attendance in the conference center. It was definitely something I felt so incredibly excited about and could not wait to spend an hour and a half with feeling the spirit in a way that I have needed for awhile. 

I was incredibly surprised to know that our seats were amazingly close on the bottom plaza section and not even knowing that we would have a good view of the choir amongst so many other things. It was so amazing to feel the entire conference center go from noisy to complete silence as members of the first presidency walked in to get to their seats on the stand. 

The entire session was very uplifting and inspirational which if you ask me is not even close to being an understatement. I loved being able to listen to the inspired words that our church leaders had to share with us and reminding everybody of what this Easter season has to be focused on. I know there was not a single moment when I didn't want to pinch myself and think it was all dream that I had long awaited for so many years!!! 

Early June (Disneyland Trip)

I am definitely looking forward to an incredibly fun and unforgettable time in the happiest place on earth in a month with my older sister's family!!! I really hope that we all have an amazingly good time together and can enjoy the Disney magic that the place has to offer. I am excited to once again see the magic of all things Disney through the eyes of my niece, nephew, niece and littlest nephew that joined our family back in early February of this year!!! I cannot wait to hopefully get pictures with the characters and make some memories that I will cherish forever if not more years down the road!! 

33rd Birthday Celebration (Unofficial News)

I have been really hesitant about writing this on here and because I am positively certain nothing in what I write right now will make any sense whatsoever. I would really love to get a new journal to contemplate & write my thoughts down to look at for years to come, along with a squish-mallow that is super cute!!!! I absolutely love looking at them in the stores and wishing I could have one for myself to snuggle up with at night as I lie down into bed. #ToBeContinued #MoreToCome #IYKYK #Amazing

Free Write

YESTERDAY MORNING----One of my good friends sent me a text message indicating that a colleague of mine had gotten tickets to attend the Saturday evening session of general conference. I obviously didn't waste any time answering them right away and happily accepted the invitation to be a part of something I will cherish forever. I am looking forward to feeling the spirit as I listen to the words of our church leaders who are going to have messages of faith, hope, comfort and everything that I know will benefit me in the long run. I am not particularly sure what else we will be doing afterwards or if we have any other plans as we head back home, but I am definitely excited to attend this conference session among so many amazing other latter day saints. I also know that my personal testimony of this restored gospel will be strengthened in ways that I will never be able to explain or let alone put into words, which if you ask me is not anything of an understatement.

Monthly Long Hiatus (Official News)

LONG STORY SHORT---I have tried to avoid writing about this for a while and still have no idea if I will get back into blogging again after next month. I am going to do my best with getting as much out of this experience as I possibly can and not waste my time focused on what I will be missing out on here at home. I am definitely hoping for the very best as I see my mom choregraph routines for one of the many shows in Nauvoo and minus all of the details I could give you about this, I know focusing on more with what I am going to out of an experience that may never happen again. I am definitely hoping for just the absolute very best and look forward to sharing this adventure with my friends among others that will be following this new chapter in my life. #SummerTime2025. 


******************************************************************************************************************

March Dump

March 7th, 2025 - Best Friend's Birthday Celebration

This entire month has come and gone so much quicker than I would have expected, but it has been filled with so many unforgettable moments and opportunities I am eternally grateful for. First of all, My bestie Maria celebrated her 33rd birthday this month and it was truly a night to remember if you ask me!! We all enjoyed a scrumptious dinner at a local buffet restaurant and have so much fun laughing with each other & of course just having quality time. 

Shortly after we left the restaurant, all of us got into our separate cars that we came in and drove up to the beautiful campus of BYU to watch the men's volleyball team take on USC!!!! We had a lot of fun cheering on the cougars as they played their game and did I forget to mention we got shown on the jumbotron for in my mind felt like an eternity because we danced for such a long time, which for us girlies is not anything I know we'd like to not do on a regular basis. We loved getting to see our favorite mascot walk by us several times throughout the game and sometimes I didn't even know he was coming until we walked right past--- but you get the point?? I am grateful for the many laughs that never ended throughout the game and then we headed back afterwards to our best friend Maria's house for cake and presents. We loved watching her excitement as she opened one present after the next--while also just being there for each other. I am really happy that we got to have another together with our friends and I know there will be more of them in the future!!! 

SNAP - BYU Football Team

THE NIGHT BEFORE---We were at our SNAP activity and of course some players from BYU football showed up to introduce themselves, which I will admit was probably the best thing ever!! I loved getting to learn a little more about them and get excited for the next football season has in store for not only the players, but for us dedicated BYU fans!!! We loved getting to watch our friends do little drills together-- and play a little bit of football that did not require anybody getting tackled to the ground or getting hurt, but if you ask me it was an incredible experience that I hope we have again soon. Did I forget to even mention some of their football players are pretty famous and I look forward to watching them play the sport they love so much next season!! 

****************************************************************************************