20. Evaluative Conclusion

As I look back to my first blog post I'm reminded of the beginning of my first semester of college. I barely knew my way around campus and was still adjusting to being away from home. I know it was only a few months ago but I feel like I'm grown so much intellectually and spiritually since then. I feel so much closely to my Sacior, Jesus Christ. He has helped guide me through the ups and downs of this semester. Looking at what most of my blog posts have been about I see how important my family and the gospel of Jesus Christ are to me. I'm so grateful that families can be together forever and I'm grateful for a Savior who understands and feels everything I go through. He is my greatest teacher and biggest fan. I couldn't go through life without him! I love him and I'm grateful for everything He does for me.

19. Temple Square

I had the opportunity to go to Temple Square this week and see all of the beautiful Christmas lights. It was such a surreal experience. I'm so grateful for temples and the beauty of them. We also had the chance to walk around and look at the visitors centers. You could just feel the spirit dwelling in and around temple square despite the large amounts of people. I'm glad I got to experience temple square. I definitely recommend it!

Pictures to come!

18. My Roommate

Can I just say I have the best roommate ever! And lucky for me she's one of my best friends, too. She puts up with all of weirdness and goes along with it. She laughs at me jokes because she either thinks they're funny or because she's laughing at me laughing--I'm not sure which, but I still appreciate it. Haha. She surprises me with little notes and gifts just because. She has doubled my wardrobe (; and introduced me to new things. She does so much for me that I'm grateful for but I'm most grateful for a lifetime of memories that she has given me. Someday we'll tell our kids stories from our first semester of college--stories we're creating now!

Pictures to come soon! 

17. Words of Wisdom

For a sociology assignment I was to ask for advice on a social media network. So being a freshman in college, I simply just asked my Facebook friends for some advice for college or just life in general as I am still adapting to a new chapter in life. The majority of responses I received were similar. All of the responses were positive and encouraging but some were more serious than others. Those that were similar referenced in some way, making the most out of life. For example, “It’s never too late to become what you might have been,” or “Don’t pass up any opportunities. Time only speeds up as life goes on.” An example of one that was a little less serious or different from the majority was, “just keep swimming” (which movie I love). One comment referenced food and included a link to a free downloadable cookbook which was different but interesting. But overall, the comments were much alike and very useful. Comments came from close family, friends, and coaches and some people that I don’t really interact with or talk to much at all. It was nice to see that so many friends care about me and want to share advice with me so that I may have the best life that I can! So for any of you who may be experiencing change, here's my advice to you: 

Be positive. Be happy every day. Always thank Heavenly Father for the blessings He gives to you. Try and experience new things. You never know what you'll like until you try it. Just don't do anything you will regret afterwards. (;  

16. Christmas Time!!

It's officially the month of December which means CHRISTMAS! Oh how I love this time of year. The holiday spirit, the giving mood, the celebration of Christ being born, family traditions--I just love it all! my roommate and I just finished decorating our door for Christmas! We looked like the definition of a DIY Pinteresr board sitting out in the hallway making our decorations for our door. It might have taken us almost two hours but it was well worth it!


One of my favorites things about Christmas are family traditions. My Family always goes to Grandma's house on Christmas Eve and we always have the same Christmas dinner, do "snowballs", read the story of the birth of Christ and the book "'Twas the night before Christmas." But may we all remember the true meaning of Christmas--the celebration of Christ being born. Here's a link to a video about our Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful time spent with family.

https://www.mormon.org/christmas

15. Come Unto Christ

I think we can all learn from the example Enos set. He was heavy with sin and he heeded his father, Jacob’s counsel to repent. But Enos didn’t just ask the Lord for forgiveness, he said, “my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul…” (Enos 1:4). When I think of hunger I think of my stomach being empty and in great need of food. Relating that concept to the gospel, a hungry soul is one that has sinned and is missing the peace of the Lord and our soul yearns to be feed with the spirit again! We learn from Enos that through faith in Christ and diligence we can receive a remission for our sins and our guilt swept away. In verse 15, Enos teaches that, “whatsoever thing ye shall ask in faith, believing that ye shall receive in the name of Christ, ye shall receive it” (Enos 1:15). Enos asked with sincerity for forgiveness and received it just as we can. Another thing that we must do to return to live with our Father in Heaven is what Amaleki invited us to do, “to come unto Christ…” (Omni 1:26). If we come unto Christ and seek a remission for our sins, we can be found worthy to return to live with our Father in Heaven.

14. Finish Strong!

Finals week is approaching which means everyone is starting to stress and the urge to be done is stronger now than ever! It's important that you don't let yourself get too overwhelmed. Every now and then, take a little break, laugh a little. I know that sometimes you feel like you just can't do it anymore--it's too much and your brain is fried, but remember there is always a light at the end of the tunnel! Just keep swimming! You can make it through! You're on the home-stretch! So to lighten the mood and maybe take your mind off of everything for a minute here's a little pick-me-upper! (:

Motivation from this cute little guy

Feelings everyone can relate to during finals week

When you finish you last final... As told by Parks & Rec