Big changes once again

I have been called to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and will be preaching the gospel in the Spanish language in the New York New York North mission.

Nothing could make me happier at this moment than knowing that I will be serving my Heavenly Father and my Savior in less than two months. I am so thankful for all the wonderful people in my life who have influenced me for the better and have helped me to make the decision to serve a mission. I know my family and I will be blessed immensely.

I was reading in Alma 17 this morning and I am always so taken back by the fact that Heavenly Father promises us such profound and life changing blessings if we do such simple things as fast, pray and study. If he is not a just and fair and loving God, I don't know what else we would call him. It is such a wonderful time to be on this Earth and to be proclaiming the truths of the gospel.

remember that "change" I was telling you about earlier?

I just got accepted to the BYU Jerusalem Center for Winter 2013. WHAT?!?!

It doesn't seem real...yet. But I am SO excited.

:)

and if you're homesick, give me your hand and i'll hold it

This morning I was hiking up (literally, straight up) a mountain to a beautiful lake in Washington, and now I am sitting in Provo, Utah. How crazy is that?

I just got back from being home for a week. My goodness, Seattle really is the place for me. I forget just how beautiful it is every time I am away. I am seriously so happy that some of my girls from school got to visit such a special place. I hope they understand now why I rant and rave about it ALL the time. Im just really proud to be from Seattle, if were being honest. Even though I love Seattle so much, I don't get homesick very often because "home" for me is somewhat...movable. For lack of a better word. I can be happy and comfy if I have my clothes in a closet, good food to eat, a bed and wonderful people to surround me. I guess if I did ever get homesick though I would want someone to hold my hand...

 Kyle makes meh happy. 

 I love my mom. 

 Lake Serene. Could not have been more beautiful

My two worlds colliding :) 

cause the times, they are a changin'

I feel some change coming in my life. Not exactly sure what it is...but I think I'm ready for it. I sure hope so at least.

happy in the present

I used to wish I had a cute husband and babies to blog about. Or adventures around the world. Or beautiful crafts I make. Or savory food I put together. But I am happy with the simple college life I live. I have learned through out my days that it is so important to be happy where you are! Life seriously flies by, so why be wrapped up in all your wants and wishes when tomorrow is just around the corner? I am blessed every day with wonderful friends, loving family, beautiful surroundings, and good health and I am learning to be happy right where I am :)

Heres a little bit of what I have been up to as of late:

 pure bliss on the ranch

cousins forevaaaa

just a few pictures i wish i could call my own

 isnt my best friend a BABE?!

 i wish i had freckles all over my body. 

charity never faileth

"If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care."
                   - Marvin J. Ashton