Thankfulness

I love this time of year!! I love the fall and the holiday season

Last year, for each day of November I listed something that I am grateful for.

But since I was in The Bahamas last week (pics to come) I need to back up and name a few things.

November 1st

I am so thankful for the change in seasons. I love how we have each season in Idaho and the beauty each one brings!

November 2nd

I am thankful for vacations! I love how nice it is to visit other places. It is so amazing to see other cultures and the beautiful scenery that is around.

November 3rd

This goes along with vacations, I am so thankful to come home. It is such a blessing that I have a warm place to come to. I have amazing roommates and friends here in Idaho Falls.

November 4th

I am so thankful for funny moments in life.

I love the little moments each day that just me laugh!

I can't imagine a day without laughter!

November 5th

I am thankful for cozy blankets!

Is there really anything better then a cozy blanket on a cold day??

November 6th

I am thankful late night talks with friends.

I love that we can just stay up way to late

and laugh or cry or both!

I am grateful for those great little moments!

STRESSING!!!!!!

Wow, it has sure been one of those weeks!! So instead of having a giant meltdown I decided to just blog it hahaha..

Don't worry it will end happy...

I have been so stessed about grad school.. I have SO much to do and it never ends!

Really it is a TON of work.. By next week here is a portions of what I have to do

only watch about 10 lectures

2 videos

2 video forum posts

3 readings

3 papers on readings

Language development chart from 0-60 months

speech sample analysis

quizzes

and thats just the beginning!

Brittany and I started Book of Mormon Challenge a month ago.. Yup already behind..

I have so many IEP's for work to write/ attend..

Plus a ton of therapy to plan..

I have to attend ISHA Thurs and Friday..

I just feel so unfocused!! I can't get anything done..

Today I was hoping to get a lot accomplished but

that is not happening. I swear everything goes

right over my head... AHHHHHHHHH

I just need time to stop even for a few hours

or at least disappear for a few hours...

Anything to clear my mind!!!

Now for the things that are getting me through..

Great Roomies/friends to let me have giant meltdown..

31 days until the BAHAMAS... yep you read right.. Michelle and I are leaving town..

That will be a much needed vacation..

Amanda being postive about her crappy day today...

Institute Runs haha ;)

Dinner tonight with Chris, Michelle, and Aimee..

General Conference Weekend..

Fishing with my dad (hopefully)

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Confession...

I didn't escape the meltdown....

hahahaha

P.S.

I know its not fall yet but I loved this background.. for

Plus I am ready fall...

I have had some amazing adventures since my last post.

I got to help out with Extreme Home Makeover

I went night canoeing in Island Park

Swimming in Yellowstone

Lagoon

Officially started grad school

Sleep over with Jacie

Pranks might have been pulled

Started back to work

Laughed a ton

Cried a little

Started a Book of Mormon challenge with my sister

Nacho party

Lava camping trip

In other words I have so many posts to do..

Hopefully tomorrow and Sunday I'll be able to post some pics!

Lessons Learned....

I was recently told that I need to update my blog more often! I have lots of fun summer pictures that will come hopefully this week.

Today however a lot has been on my mind the past few weeks so I thought I'd share.

Some are thoughts ...some are lessons learned.. some are new goals...

1) I am very blessed... I have some amazing friends

2) My Savior knows me and knows what I need

3) Even when you truly look for the good in others sometimes people will still tear you down, but it is still my choice on how to react

4) Patience is a Godly virtue, is more than just waiting, it's waiting well.

5) I can love people who are not easy to love!

6) Being impatient is a form of selfishness.

7) It is at times when we try to really improve our lives, that satan attacks us more

8) Change is a good thing..

9) Good friends never stop being your friend.

10) Seeds you plant whether good or bad are the fruits you bear.

11) Though sometimes it's hard to be nice or to bite your tongue it is well worth it.

12) Trials give us two choices to become more like our Savior or more like the adversary.

13) Tender mercies are everywhere, we just have to look.

14) Don't sweat the small stuff....

15) It's all small stuff..

16) The temple really is a place of refuge...

17) My family is absolutely amazing..

18) A simple "Thank You" when sincere can go a long way.

I am so grateful for those people who inspire me to be better. I am thankful for new friendships and old friendships. I am thankful for lessons learned even they hurt at the time. I am thankful for the truth I know because of the gospel. I am thankful for th atonement and how when applied it can heal sadness and pain. I love my life and where I am at now.

The biggest lesson and one of my many mottos is

COME WHAT MAY AND LOVE IT!

P.S. Happy May

Welcome spring..

The smells are back..

Thunderstorms..

Backyard BBQ's

Buds Blossoming

Isn't it wonderful!

One old white window

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Spring green paint

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A Cricut

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Pics coming soon...

Happy Spring Cleaning! I hope you find treasures too!