Day 30: Agency.
Today is the last day of November!! Which means this is my last thankful wall post. But not my last day of being thankful. hah. just thought I'd clarify.
I was thinking about things I was grateful for today and this is the thing that I decided I wanted to blog about.
Why? Because it's all encompassing. We have the power to choose what to do with our lives. To choose who to follow. The power to choose to be happy or otherwise. To choose what we do with our time. To choose our best friends. To choose to love. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest gifts given to mankind in our mortal existence. It's a big part of the plan of salvation.
We're on earth to be tested. And Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want us to choose them. To choose "honor, glory, and dominion. And eternal victory." [to quote one of my choir songs.] However, they aren't going to force us. IT'S A CHOICE. And it's ours to make.
I'm so grateful for the gift of agency in my life. It allows me to be happy when the world gives me a thousand reasons to frown. I LOVE this gospel! it's true. It makes life worth living. It makes me smile :]
The Church is True!!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Days 28 and 29.
Day 28: T. Lund
Ok. So this is T. Lund:
He's one of my best friends and has been since like middle school. We go waaay back :]
He's on a mission right now. Goiania, Brasil. And I couldn't be happier about it, even though I miss him tons. But. He'll be home in less than a year, and time is flying. So it's cool. Also. I might see him before I head out on my mish! We'll see what the timing's like, but it's a possibility.
Anyways, I am grateful for Travis because of the example he is to me. He's such a stud. He is rock solid in the gospel and shares his testimony with all around him. And I know that's part of the missionary gig, but he did that before too. I look up to him so much and can't wait to talk to him and hear all about his mission!
I also love Travis because he's hilar. Even if I'm being an emo kid, he knows what to say and do to cheer me up. And I like that we can play sports together. Even though he owns me in the face every time.
Love you Elder Lund!
Day 29: ULTIMATE!
I am SERIOUSLY confused why this did not come up an earlier day. But, as it is the second love of my life, [after cello] I thought it appropriate to dedicate a day to it.
I am in love with frisbee. Like seriously. It is THE BEST! and it's been awhile since I've played, but it's just the greatest!
I'm grateful for how happy it makes me and how at home I feel running around the field like a crazy. It's fantastic.
Here's to my frisbee gang:
freshman year. the year that started the infatuation.
I LUUUHH frisbee!
The Church is True!
Ok. So this is T. Lund:
He's one of my best friends and has been since like middle school. We go waaay back :]
He's on a mission right now. Goiania, Brasil. And I couldn't be happier about it, even though I miss him tons. But. He'll be home in less than a year, and time is flying. So it's cool. Also. I might see him before I head out on my mish! We'll see what the timing's like, but it's a possibility.
Anyways, I am grateful for Travis because of the example he is to me. He's such a stud. He is rock solid in the gospel and shares his testimony with all around him. And I know that's part of the missionary gig, but he did that before too. I look up to him so much and can't wait to talk to him and hear all about his mission!
I also love Travis because he's hilar. Even if I'm being an emo kid, he knows what to say and do to cheer me up. And I like that we can play sports together. Even though he owns me in the face every time.
Love you Elder Lund!
Day 29: ULTIMATE!
I am SERIOUSLY confused why this did not come up an earlier day. But, as it is the second love of my life, [after cello] I thought it appropriate to dedicate a day to it.
I am in love with frisbee. Like seriously. It is THE BEST! and it's been awhile since I've played, but it's just the greatest!
I'm grateful for how happy it makes me and how at home I feel running around the field like a crazy. It's fantastic.
Here's to my frisbee gang:
freshman year. the year that started the infatuation.
I LUUUHH frisbee!
The Church is True!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Days 26 and 27.
Day 26: the HFAC.
Just look at it!
it's a BEAUTY!
haha. but in all seriousness. I love this building. Which is a good thing. Cause I spend several hours a day everyday in this building. It's just GREAT!
True, it may not be the best constructed. but it is a great home base none the less, and I'm grateful to have it as a place to practice, to sing, to play in orchestra, to jam, etc. it's THE BEST!
Day 27: Becs! [a.k.a. Rebecca Johnson.]
This chica is AMAZING! I've been thinking about her lately for various reasons and cause I miss her and never getta see her, but seriously. She's FANTASTIC. and my hero.
When I think of Becs, the first word that comes to mind is SERVICE. You see, Becs is like, the most selfless person I know. I learned sooo much living with her last year and spring summer and I strive to serve like Becs everyday. I still got a long way to go, but it's a work in progress :]
I love this girl! And am sooo grateful to be bffs with her!
Viva Italia!
hah. just thought I'd throw that in for you Becs. But what I really mean is, GO DAL PAL.
The Church is True!
Just look at it!
it's a BEAUTY!
haha. but in all seriousness. I love this building. Which is a good thing. Cause I spend several hours a day everyday in this building. It's just GREAT!
True, it may not be the best constructed. but it is a great home base none the less, and I'm grateful to have it as a place to practice, to sing, to play in orchestra, to jam, etc. it's THE BEST!
Day 27: Becs! [a.k.a. Rebecca Johnson.]
This chica is AMAZING! I've been thinking about her lately for various reasons and cause I miss her and never getta see her, but seriously. She's FANTASTIC. and my hero.
When I think of Becs, the first word that comes to mind is SERVICE. You see, Becs is like, the most selfless person I know. I learned sooo much living with her last year and spring summer and I strive to serve like Becs everyday. I still got a long way to go, but it's a work in progress :]
I love this girl! And am sooo grateful to be bffs with her!
Viva Italia!
hah. just thought I'd throw that in for you Becs. But what I really mean is, GO DAL PAL.
The Church is True!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Day 25.
Day 25: Jadeyn Glauser [J-Dawg.]
I love this lady! I got a text at 1am last night that said,
"Happy Black friday Pono! You're favorite holiday!..."
It then continued with other stuff, but I LOVE my best friends! They just know me sooo well and love me unconditionally even when I don't deserve it. I love J-Dawg cause of this.
She is just so caring and so kind to me and everyone around her! And she's great. She's a spiritual giant! And I strive to be more like her. I also love being around J-Dawg cause we have sooo much fun together. We laugh til we cry and are just crazy. Recent quote from J-Dawg,
"One time, freshman year, I stuck a fork in the toaster and got electrocuted."
bahah. the crazy.
I've had so many crazy adventures with her! The most recent being a "drive through the canyon to admire the fall leaves which resulted in a 4 hour road trip, going from Provo to Park City to Duschene, halfway to Vernal. bahah.
This is from Peter Pan last year!
Happy Black Friday!
The Church is True!
I love this lady! I got a text at 1am last night that said,
"Happy Black friday Pono! You're favorite holiday!..."
It then continued with other stuff, but I LOVE my best friends! They just know me sooo well and love me unconditionally even when I don't deserve it. I love J-Dawg cause of this.
She is just so caring and so kind to me and everyone around her! And she's great. She's a spiritual giant! And I strive to be more like her. I also love being around J-Dawg cause we have sooo much fun together. We laugh til we cry and are just crazy. Recent quote from J-Dawg,
"One time, freshman year, I stuck a fork in the toaster and got electrocuted."
bahah. the crazy.
I've had so many crazy adventures with her! The most recent being a "drive through the canyon to admire the fall leaves which resulted in a 4 hour road trip, going from Provo to Park City to Duschene, halfway to Vernal. bahah.
This is from Peter Pan last year!
Happy Black Friday!
The Church is True!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Day 24.
Day 24: My Family.
Seeing as today is Thanksgiving, I thought I would share one of the things I'm most grateful for in this world!
I am sooo grateful for my family! They are the best. We're far from perfect and it takes work to have good relationships sometimes, but I love it. I love playing rowdy games of uno late into the night. I love laughing til I cry with my siblings. I love going Black Friday shopping with my mom. I love game nights with the fam and just being loud and crazy. I love singing and just playing music with them.
My family is the best! I'm so grateful for them!
The Church is True!
Seeing as today is Thanksgiving, I thought I would share one of the things I'm most grateful for in this world!
I am sooo grateful for my family! They are the best. We're far from perfect and it takes work to have good relationships sometimes, but I love it. I love playing rowdy games of uno late into the night. I love laughing til I cry with my siblings. I love going Black Friday shopping with my mom. I love game nights with the fam and just being loud and crazy. I love singing and just playing music with them.
My family is the best! I'm so grateful for them!
The Church is True!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Day 23.
Day 23: running.
Today, I am thankful for runningggg! It's the best.
I got to go running this morning which was so great! except for the fact that I was almost too outta shape to enjoy it. Cause that's only like the third time I've gone running all semester. sooo bad.
But yah. It's great. And I'm definetly gonna try and do more of it. Cause I wanna run a marathon. Before the mish if possible. But we shall see.
Annnd we're not including a running picture on this post. Cause running pictures are almost always unattractive. Even if you're the hottest person on earth.
I love running.
Thanksgiving's tomorrow!
The Church is True!
Today, I am thankful for runningggg! It's the best.
I got to go running this morning which was so great! except for the fact that I was almost too outta shape to enjoy it. Cause that's only like the third time I've gone running all semester. sooo bad.
But yah. It's great. And I'm definetly gonna try and do more of it. Cause I wanna run a marathon. Before the mish if possible. But we shall see.
Annnd we're not including a running picture on this post. Cause running pictures are almost always unattractive. Even if you're the hottest person on earth.
I love running.
Thanksgiving's tomorrow!
The Church is True!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Days 21 and 22.
Day 21: Laura Bizull.
I love this lady! I just said hi to her today, and it made me think about how much I love her. I really wanna hang out with her more. It's just that we're both sooo busy. But yah. I love Laura Bizull! She's the greatest. She is such a good example to me. I'm so grateful that I know her and have been best friends with her since high school. Every time we get together we laugh and cry. We're turning into our mothers. but I love it. I'm so grateful to have Laura in my life!
blast from the past:
Day 22: Orchestra.
I've been in an orchestra of some sort since I was in 5th grade. So it's been like ten ish years.
And I LOVE it!!
I was sitting in orchestra yesterday. Playing beautiful music and laughing with friends and I realized that it's THE BEST. I'm so grateful to be in an orchestra at BYU. Even though it wasn't originally the one I wanted. It's still THE BEST!
Well. That's all for now.
The Church is True!
I love this lady! I just said hi to her today, and it made me think about how much I love her. I really wanna hang out with her more. It's just that we're both sooo busy. But yah. I love Laura Bizull! She's the greatest. She is such a good example to me. I'm so grateful that I know her and have been best friends with her since high school. Every time we get together we laugh and cry. We're turning into our mothers. but I love it. I'm so grateful to have Laura in my life!
blast from the past:
Day 22: Orchestra.
I've been in an orchestra of some sort since I was in 5th grade. So it's been like ten ish years.
And I LOVE it!!
I was sitting in orchestra yesterday. Playing beautiful music and laughing with friends and I realized that it's THE BEST. I'm so grateful to be in an orchestra at BYU. Even though it wasn't originally the one I wanted. It's still THE BEST!
Well. That's all for now.
The Church is True!
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