Don't you dare forget it.

Amazing: startling impressive; astonishing - astounding - wonderful - surprising

I know everyone forgets how amazing they are every once in a while. I know I do. I know I say this a lot, but it's important to remember who you are and love yourself. These last few months have been really hard! Like extremely hard. Trying to figure out so many things. I keep asking myself when does it ever get easier? But I think I know the answer. It doesn't. And it's supposed to be that way. That's how we become more and more amazing. WE LIVE AND LEARN.

Lately I've kind of gotten bugged easily with everything. People ask me questions about my life that I don't have answers to yet and it kind of hurts deep inside. I've always been the type of person that likes to have a plan, likes to have all the answers in front of me, likes to KNOW. And every day I realize more and more that I don't know anything really.  Talk about an eye opener. I make mistakes. I say and do stupid things. I don't know what I'm going to be when I grow up. I don't know what I'm going to do about my whole college situation. I don't know when I will get married. I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing at this stage of life. I don't know my favorite movie. I don't even know what my dream is. But you know what...it's okay. All amazing things come line upon line, precept upon precept, like a testimony for instance. I know the Lord loves me, even though I don't know anything and I make mistakes. I know that if I rely on Him, He will help me. 

Short story. The other day I was feeling hurt deep inside, like I mentioned earlier, so I prayed. I prayed hard. I prayed for comfort more than anything and you know what? My prayer was answered, the Spirit warmed my heart by whispering, "It's okay Cam, the Lord still loves you." I felt my Savior's arms wrapped around me and I knew everything was going to be alright. Words can't even describe the peace I felt. In that moment I realized that I am amazing, and I can't ever forget it if I am going to show the world how amazing I am. Sure times are going to be hard, everyone has something hard they are going through, and there are other people who have it worse than you. But if you keep your faith in the Lord and keep moving forward with hope, it will all be amazing. Cause it's true, the future is only as bright as your faith. 

I know this post is kind of random and maybe doesn't even make sense, but it's for me more than anyone else. All I know is I will be okay! :) This song gives me a feeling of peace. It's beautiful so hopefully you like it.

Happiness.

Today I feel like talking about happiness.

What is happiness?

According to the dictionary it is a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

But of course it is so much more than that.

Happiness to me...

Happiness is waking up every morning to the hustle and bustle of my family getting ready for the day.

It's my mom's homemade breakfast.

It's the opportunity to talk to my Father in Heaven and feel His peace.

Happiness is smiles that brighten the world.

It is sunshine and blue skies.

It's color.

It's love.

It's hope.

Happiness is seeing the people you love every day.

Happiness is laughing over things that are really not that funny.

It's trying new things.

It is finding the best in every situation.

It's smiling through thick and thin.

Happiness is being with your special someone.

It's giving gifts for no reason.

It's loving everyone you meet.

It's sweet.

It savours.

It sanctifies.

But one important thing to remember is:

Happiness doesn't mean that everything is perfect, it simply means you choose to look beyond the imperfections.

One thing to remember is...life isn't going to be easy and it isn't going to be perfect. There are going to be many times when life slaps you in the face and you want to give up. Always remember that things will happen that you don't really have any control over, but you always have control over your attitude. Happiness is ultimately a choice. It's simple really...You have two choices...

to be happy or to not.

So what do you choose?? :)

The Husband Store.

I was looking at my Mom's blog book that I got her last year for Christmas and I stumbled across this funny post and I just had to share. 

So enjoy! Hopefully you get a good laugh!

It is call "The Husband Store" and it goes like this...

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A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City , where a woman may go to choose a husband.
Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:

You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!

So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband.
On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs. She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids. 'That's nice,' she thinks, 'but I want more.' So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking. 'Wow,' she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework. 'Oh, mercy me!' she exclaims, 'I can hardly stand it!' Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help with Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak. She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads:

Floor 6 - You are visitor 31, 456, 012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor.
This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.
Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.

PLEASE NOTE: To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a Wives Store just across the street...
The first floor has wives that love sex.
The second floor has wives that love sex and have money.
The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited.

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Don't be afraid to pass it on if you liked it! :) 

Time.

What is time?

Time is constant and non-stop.

It never takes a break, it just keeps passing.

We try so hard to keep track of it with clocks and calendars but in reality, it can't be kept in track.

I remember when I was little and how time had no effect on me.

I just lived.

I lost track of time watching Aladdin over and over, then to hunting for lady bugs, then riding bikes around Ivins, then pretending to be models with D'Asia, then playing soccer on Dixie Lightning every day, then eventually you hit a point where you feel like you have no time.

I guess all of this is a part of growing up.

But don't you ever wish for a day when time didn't have a hold on you?

Like the days when you were a kid?

I know I do.

So here are a few tips to making the most of every day, to not be a prisoner of time.

1. Stop worrying about things that may or may not happen in the future, and enjoy today.

2. Appreciate the people, things, and opportunities you have in your life.

3. Be kinder than necessary.

4. Ask yourself, "What do I want today?" and go for it!

5. Try your hardest at everything you do, even if it doesn't work out, always be able to say you gave it your best.

6. Focus only on the positive.

7. Say thank you as often as you can.

8. Do something nice for someone else for no reason at all.

9. Tell people how much they mean to you. Don't wait!

10. NEVER forget the Lord in all things!

 I think a lot of times I relate to this picture. Time goes so fast and at times I feel like I'm left standing on the side, holding my head, thinking where is time going?

Remember you always have time for the important things in life. You always have time to give your Mom a big hug, or tell your Dad you love him, or show your siblings how important they are to you in simple ways, like making them chocolate milk. 

You always have time!

I heard something in church last week that really stuck in my mind, it went like this, "..if you really believe you don't have time to do the things you need to then something needs to change. Cut out the worst thing in your life and you'll have time to fill it with the best things, the things you need..."

Just a little food for thought.

The Girl.

I've got City and Colour on the brain. If you don't know who they are...don't worry I will show you!

One of my favorite songs from them is called "The Girl" (click to check them out)

It's one of my favorite songs cause it's absolutely beautiful and simple.

I'm so excited...I'm going to their concert this Friday 11-11-11 :)

Did I mention it's my first concert EVER? 

I know, I'm lame. 

But the point of this post is...I'M EXCITED!!

The Girl

I wish I could do better by you,
'cause that's what you deserve
You sacrifice so much of your life
In order for this to work.

While I'm off chasing my own dreams
Sailing around the world
Please know that I'm yours to keep
My beautiful girl

When you cry a piece of my heart dies
Knowing that I may have been the cause
If you were to leave
Fulfill someone else's dreams
I think I might totally be lost
You don't ask for no diamond rings no delicate string of pearls
That's why I wrote this song to sing
My beautiful girl

ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh

One, two, one two three four
I wish I could do better by you
'cause it's what you deserve
You sacrifice so much of your life
in order for this to work

While I'm off chasing my own dreams (my own dreams)
sailing around the world ('round the world)
Please know that I'm yours to keep
My beautiful girl

And when you cry a piece of my heart dies
Knowing that I may have been the cause
If you were to leave and fulfill someone else's dreams
I think I might totally be lost

But you don't ask for no diamond rings (Diamond rings)
No delicate string of pearls (String of pearls)
That's why I wrote this song to sing
My beautiful girl

ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh

But you don't ask for no diamond rings (Diamond rings)
No delicate string of pearls (String of Pearls)
That's why I wrote this song to sing
My beautiful girl.

Life as I know it...

I love my life.

It's crazy. It's up and it's down. It's clear and then confusing. 

But I guess that's why I love it.

Lately...I love not going to school, I like to dream that I never have to go back.

I love spending the mornings with my mom. She really is one of my best friends.

I'm really excited about my new fashion blog.  Click here to check it out!

I love my job...mostly because I choose to. I know I need the money so why not be happy and love it?

I love Jeff...he makes every day a little brighter, and I am so grateful for him.

I love my family, they are always joking around and making me laugh. I am so blessed to have them. I would be lost without them!

I love Kalamity. Our show is coming up! December 2nd and 3rd for Jeanette Bracken!

(Get your tickets from me NOW! Trust me...You don't want to miss it! Kalamity shows are AMAZING)

I love trials. I love the humility they bring and the opportunity to get to know yourself and the Lord better.

I love the gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It brings joy. It brings peace. It brings understanding. It brings eternal happiness. 

I love my Savior and the everlasting atonement that saves and motivates me.

I know I am a daughter of God and He loves me.

I'm so grateful for my life. I know I'm truly blessed...

I may not always see what's coming next...but I know I can be happy through it all!