The Book of Mormon :)

The entire Ensign of this month is dedicated to the Book of Mormon. That's another huge testimony builder to me of the importance of the Book of Mormon, to have a whole ensign dedicated to the importance of reading and knowing what's in the special book. Looking through it was a good reminder of what I need to be working on. Glancing through the Ensign I was impressed with the things in it, there are time lines of the events and people in the Book of Mormon, there are summaries of all the stories, common questions asked, how to apply and relate to the stories, a challenge to read and ask, there's everything and it really compelled me to want to do better and to share this Ensign with everyone. The Lord obviously wants His children to know this book and take the stories and lessons taught in it and really apply it in our own lives. This is an Ensign that I want to keep forever for my own understanding and to share with others and my future family one day. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that it holds answers to all the important questions of this life. I know that I am a daughter of a living God who loves me, and I love Him. I know that my Savior atoned for my sins and the sins of the world. I know that He is always there for me at any time. I have felt the love of my Father in heaven and my Savior countless times. I'm so grateful for my family and the blessing and support they are in my life. I'm grateful for my testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that I am blessed and I am eternally grateful for all that I have been given. I'm grateful for hard times that help to teach me humility and mold me more into the person I want to be.I know the Book of Mormon is true, and was translated by a true prophet through the commandment of the Lord. Read this Ensign. Refresh your memory or learn something new if it's new to you. Most importantly...Read the Book of Mormon and find out for yourself. I love it and I know it's true. :) And I KNOW if you ask with a sincere heart, having real intent, you will too!

I'm feeling really grateful right now :) If you couldn't tell.

Need feedback.

So I need some feedback on a few things.

1. I love to give gifts...LIKE LOVE TO GIVE GIFTS! I just wanted to hear some ideas of gifts people have given to their mom, dad, sisters, brother, boyfriends, or anyone really. I'm a really thoughtful person so the thoughtful the better!

2. I need some fun date ideas. I love out of the box thinking! So share any fun dates you've been on or fun dates you want to go on!

3. Last but not least...I'm thinking of starting a fashion/my take on fashion blog. I love clothes and I love finding clothes for good deals. I know that clothes and fashion don't define a person, but I just think it's fun to learn new ways to wear things, or to see other people's outfit ideas (or is that just me??) I don't want to come across as I think I'm stylish (cause I don't) I just really love clothes, I seriously dream about them sometimes. Tell me if you think it's a good idea or a lame idea (be honest.) And if you're for it I need some ideas of a good blog title...

Please if you have any opinions or ideas you could share I would love it! To share just leave a comment with the number (1, 2, or 3) of which one you have the idea or opinion for. I'd love comments for all so feel free to share! Thanks! :)

New Car :)

I purchased my first car last Thursday, September 8, 2011.

Weird.

It is such a great feeling having my own car. It's all mine.

Weird.

I now have monthly car payments, pay my own insurance, and a lot of money loaned to my name.

Weird.

BUT...I love it!

I love my new car. But to really understand why I feel so strongly for this new car let me tell you about where I have been ;) For the longest time I drove a car that didn't have air conditioning, the transmission did something it wasn't supposed to, the speedometer didn't work, it had two doors, and a bunch of other things. But I didn't complain, it got me wherever I needed to go and luckily the windows rolled down so I didn't necessarily die of heat. (Haha). Now driving my new car I feel like a spoiled brat. (Hahahaha). I now have AC...you heard me, AC! I now have 4 doors, and a speedometer that works, a sun roof, it runs wonderfully, and a lot of other wonderful things. I am a spoiled brat! 

I am now the proud owner of an 2005 Mazda 3s! It is B-E-A-UTIFUL! I just have to remember that going into debt is necessary in this life to build credit, right? But it is worth is :) I will always be grateful for the little Honda Civic that saw to my needs for 2 1/2 years, and it made me appreciate what I have even more! Blessings come in sacrifice and gratitude and endurance! :) Don't forget it!

Never let go of hope.

 Never Let Go Of Hope 

One day you will see that it all has finally come together. Somehow.

What you have always wished for has finally come to be. 

But maybe not always in the way you originally wished it to be.

You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself,
"How did I get through all of that?" 

or

"How am I still sane?"

Just never let go of hope.

Just never quit dreaming.

And never let love depart from your life. 

It may be harder than you ever imagined at the time, but it's always worth it in the end.

 One reason why I love sunrises...they always bring hope. (Picture was taken by me in Hawaii.)

My Cec-so-sweet!

Cec-so-sweet 

This last week my little sister turned 18. Crazy I know. It's hard to believe that we are growing up. I remember racing on our bikes, playing Little Mermaid at the park across the street, fighting like crazy over the silliest things, making a doll house out of cardboard boxes, playing soccer together, getting into trouble every chance we got, and MANY MANY more things. I am so grateful for Cecilee. She has been my best friend since the day she was born. She's the person I turn to first when I need an opinion, she's the person I tell all my secrets, I know I can depend on her for anything. I would do anything for Cec and I know she would do anything for me. Cecilee is a really special person. She demands the attention every time she steps foot in a room (and not intentionally.) She has the biggest heart underneath all her sassy attitude. She is so much fun to be around. She is intimidating. She is beautiful. She is smart. She is kind. I look up to Cec in so many ways. I feel so blessed to have her as my sister, my best friend, my co worker, my team mate, and all the other important roles she plays in my life. God definitely knew what he was doing when we sent her to my family, and ultimately to me (or maybe she picked, I don't know haha.) I know me and Cec have our differences but the great thing about us is that we can never stay mad at each other. I look forward to the years to come and seeing Cec grow more and more and making the big decisions in life. One thing I can tell you Cec, you will never be alone. I'm always here for you. I hope you had a wonderful birthday, I wasn't able to do much (due to insufficient funds) but I hope you know that I love you. Thanks for being such an amazing sister and such a great influence in my life. I am grateful for you. YOU ARE AMAZING, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD! Don't you dare forget it. I LOVE YOU ETERNALLY!

 I love my Cec-so-sweet! :)