Sunday, July 24, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
A smattering of thoughts
I had my bridal shower today.
[It was really special to be surrounded by people that mean so much to me]
I'm getting married in 41 days.
[Sometimes it still doesn't feel real. Most times, actually]
We printed our wedding invitations today.
[I wish I had better handwriting for the addressing part]
Life is deliriously happy.
[Even though finals week starts on Saturday]
The nursing program is difficult.
[But it is really cool that I can actually feel myself progressing]
Bowling is not my strong suit.
[I wish this were not the case]
This is going to be the best summer of my entire life.
[And I plan on making that statement true for every summer to come]
[It was really special to be surrounded by people that mean so much to me]
I'm getting married in 41 days.
[Sometimes it still doesn't feel real. Most times, actually]
We printed our wedding invitations today.
[I wish I had better handwriting for the addressing part]
Life is deliriously happy.
[Even though finals week starts on Saturday]
The nursing program is difficult.
[But it is really cool that I can actually feel myself progressing]
Bowling is not my strong suit.
[I wish this were not the case]
This is going to be the best summer of my entire life.
[And I plan on making that statement true for every summer to come]
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Keep on keepin' on
I was hanging out with Ashley on Sunday and she showed me her "blog book"
I was so impressed with it and so she encouraged me to blog more
...so here I am.
Life has been hectic.
In addition to the wedding planning (which really hasn't been that stressful cause I enjoy it so much), I have had a bajillion tests, papers, etc.
Once upon a time, I loved taking tests.
I would always get A's and feel good about myself.
Now, I dread test taking.
I study my butt off for a few days, expect a good grade and then come to find I did very poorly.
Each test I have taken this semester has been so discouraging!
As my grades drop, so does my self-esteem.
Last night was one of those nights.
I don't think I could handle this semester if it weren't for Paul.
That boy is so dang amazing!
He let me cry for a while, but then he stepped in and got me to cheer up.
He didn't say anything profound or mind-blowing, rather, he was just himself: kind, patient and loving.
At the end of the whole ordeal, I learned something.
The kind of person I am is not determined by the test scores I receive.
That may seem completely obvious to you, but it took me a really long time to learn that lesson.
Thank you, Paul.
I was so impressed with it and so she encouraged me to blog more
...so here I am.
Life has been hectic.
In addition to the wedding planning (which really hasn't been that stressful cause I enjoy it so much), I have had a bajillion tests, papers, etc.
Once upon a time, I loved taking tests.
I would always get A's and feel good about myself.
Now, I dread test taking.
I study my butt off for a few days, expect a good grade and then come to find I did very poorly.
Each test I have taken this semester has been so discouraging!
As my grades drop, so does my self-esteem.
Last night was one of those nights.
I don't think I could handle this semester if it weren't for Paul.
That boy is so dang amazing!
He let me cry for a while, but then he stepped in and got me to cheer up.
He didn't say anything profound or mind-blowing, rather, he was just himself: kind, patient and loving.
At the end of the whole ordeal, I learned something.
The kind of person I am is not determined by the test scores I receive.
That may seem completely obvious to you, but it took me a really long time to learn that lesson.
Thank you, Paul.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Engaged!
Life is absolutely insane right now... but I love it.
First and foremost, I am engaged to Paul Hannibal!!
It happened late on Friday night (Jan 21st).
It was a complete surprise.
I wasn't expecting anything til late February.
However, Paul was all sorts of sneaky and bought the ring without me even know.
He did such a great job :]
I seriously love it.
The date for the wedding is set: May 26, 2011
And today, I made one of my biggest purchases--
Airplane tickets!
Paul and I are flying home a week before the wedding so I can be with my family the first time I go through the Temple. I am so dang excited!
Life is good.
It happened late on Friday night (Jan 21st).
It was a complete surprise.
I wasn't expecting anything til late February.
However, Paul was all sorts of sneaky and bought the ring without me even know.
He did such a great job :]
I seriously love it.
The date for the wedding is set: May 26, 2011
And today, I made one of my biggest purchases--
Airplane tickets!
Paul and I are flying home a week before the wedding so I can be with my family the first time I go through the Temple. I am so dang excited!
Life is good.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
New Year's Resolutions
I think one of the best ways to attain goals is to write them down and make them known. So here it goes, my resolutions!
- Write in my journal at least once a month-- blogging does not count.
- Perform an act of service once a week (Y serve, here I come!)
- Learn how to cook 12 new meals-- one a month... or just a bunch this summer :]
- Improve my sewing skills by completing an apron, a skirt, pajama pants and Christmas stockings. (I'm trying to elicit help from Ashley on this one)
- Actually try in school. I put forth a good effort, but I can do better. Plus, I need to maintain my scholarship or else I'm in trouble. Which leads me to goal #6...
- Make a budget and stick to it.
- Get healthy-- No junk food during the week and lots of exercise!
- Read some type of church material every day [Scriptures, Ensign, Preach My Gospel, etc.]
- Find ways to step out of my comfort zone.
- Take time to appreciate what's around me, especially nature.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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