God

God is powerful.
He answers my prayers.
Especially with one thing that I had been struggling with for awhile.
His answer came to me in a surprising but very simple way.
I'm a believer.

Uneasy feelings

Sometimes I'm sick of people living my dreams for me.
People having the resources to go places they want.
Experience things I would be dying to see.

I had been planning on going on a volunteer trip this Summer.

But today, during the Study Abroad/Humanitarian fair, I had an uneasy feeling about it.
& I hate to say it, but I feel like maybe going on a humanitarian trip this Summer isn't for me.
I feel like God may have something else in store for me.
or maybe it's just not the right time for me yet.

Family

It's one of those days, that I wish I was home with my family.

God is important to me.

I came across this quote today,

"A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her." -Maya Angelou 

In relationships, I really try to present myself in such a way that God's love can be present, the spirit can be felt and the value that we are children of God can be felt in each of our hearts.

I naturally gravitate to those that are uplifting to be around and value me as a friend. I hope to be able to reciprocate that.

I am so grateful for God in my life.

I don't know where I would be without the knowledge of prayer and the gospel  . 

I am so thankful for my family. They are amazing, I miss them.

I'm also thankful for a major that is challenging and pushes my limits.

How did you spend your Friday night?

Mine was spent with my roommates.

Went to a lame concert, just for the free cookies.

Grabbed a pizza.

& built a blanket fort. <3

Lovely Days

my day was beyond lovely...

i woke up with plenty of time to eat a good breakfast, get dressed and read the BOM.
i am striving to read the BOM seriously this year and preferably in the morning.
i give credit to reading the scriptures that made my day wonderful.

my classes were all wonderful.
my art history class was exciting to me, many fell asleep or thought it was boring, but i really liked it.
my graphics class was awesome. we have a talented grad student teaching it. i'm so excited to re-establish drawing ans sketching.
my space planning class was great too. my professor shared some awesome stories about his experiences with interior design and how he came to be who he is.

i went to the D.I. in between classes with my friend trissta.
we got some gems.
i love D.I.

i went to the gym! yes! yes! yes! it was so wonderful.
i haven't been able to run for about 2 months or more. i screwed up my ankle falling on ice.
but it was an amazing work out.
i felt wonderful! i love running, i love pushing myself.

here is to a great year. i'm going to be positive, up beat and in tune with my body and spirit.

Mormon

my faith is very important to me.
this year, i want to blog daily about it.

i have a profile on mormon.org.....http://mormon.org/me/4T3P/
please check it out.

below is an excerpt of my profile:

I was raised in the LDS faith, but that is not WHY I am a Mormon. It was definitley a huge influence of my choice though. My parents are both LDS and raised me with LDS principles and lifestyles, but I was never forced. I chose it because there is a special power in this gospel. A power that is personal and touches each soul differently. It is a power that I cannot deny.

I am a believer of prayer. It keeps me connected to my Savior and Heavenly Father. Without the guidance that I have received through prayer, I would not be where I am today. I have experienced trials and hardships, but with my knowledge of this gospel, I have gotten through it. I can feel the love of my Savior and Heavenly Father and that alone makes me love this gospel.

Jesus Christ died for each of us, he died for all of OUR sins, so that we may live with him again. He gave up everything for each of us. With that knowledge, that is why I am a Mormon.

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

Prayer is an essential and daily tool I use in my life. Prayer is a very powerful and personal connection I have between my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Prayer has become a very vital part of my life. I use prayer as a time to ask for help during hardships, to just pour out my gratitude for what I have been blessed with, to pray for those that need help or just to talk.

Prayer is how I gained my testimony of this gospel. During my youth, I had studied this gospel and I felt it was true, but it was not until I prayed to know if it was true, that I had received a powerful witness that this was indeed true. Prayer has been there for me to help assure me of the truth of the things I have taught.

I live my faith by how I dress, what I say and what I do. I conduct myself appropriately and surround myself with those that build me up and I put myself in situations where I know that I am living the standards I am taught.

I strive to pray daily, read my scriptures and serve those around me. It is the simple things we do, that develop us into who we want and need to be.

Twenty-Twelve

Wow. There is so much to be grateful for in 2011.

Jake returned home from his mission.
I finished my first year of college.
I finished the new testament.
I got accepted into the USU interior design program.
My mamma finished her masters degree and is currently a Special Ed. teacher.
& so many more beautiful moments.


This year, I will take more pictures, paint, craft it up, do anything that turns on my right brain.

This year, I will work on fulfilling my church calling.

This year, I will think before I speak. I will give more meaningful compliments and not talk badly about others.

This year, I will gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon. Reading it straight through.

This year, I will document spiritual experiences.

This year, I will continue to eat healthy, work out, be well rested and do well in school.

Xoxo,
L

 home-made potpourri is divine.