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.

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!

1. Write in my journal at least once a month-- blogging does not count.
   
2. Perform an act of service once a week (Y serve, here I come!)
3. Learn how to cook 12 new meals-- one a month... or just a bunch this summer :]
   
4. 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)
5. 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...
   
6. Make a budget and stick to it.
7. Get healthy-- No junk food during the week and lots of exercise!
8. Read some type of church material every day [Scriptures, Ensign, Preach My Gospel, etc.]
9. Find ways to step out of my comfort zone.
10. Take time to appreciate what's around me, especially nature.
    

Christmas Break in Photos