Day 91: What's a good word for..?

Just take a second to appreciate how happy all of these grown men are while wearing their Taylor swift t-shirts. They had all left and come back a moment later looking incredibly sneaky and asked us to take their picture and promptly shed their jackets to reveal these masterpieces. They were so proud of themselves and all I could do was laugh. I love these men and the friendships that we share. Also, I still like redheads. Even if they do like Taylor Swift. 

Day 90: All is well and now I know your sister

This is a picture of my picture of the day.. This is the Logan temple and I as I made my way out of town and back to Provo. It was such a relaxing drive and beautifully rainy day that I felt as if the world shut off and I drove in peace the whole way home. I went directly to church where I hugged an extremely handsome man who made me feel like a million bucks then sat with him and his most dear friend for three hours. We had a lovely time and he even bore testimony of how dearly he cares for me. That made my heart soar a bit. After church I visit taught Chelsea then got home taught by my sweet home teachers who genuinely care about me. Then I made dinner and pumpkin cookies simultaneously so that sweet man would fall madly in love with me because I'm a domestic goddess. I met his sister briefly, but just long enough to shake her hand and admire her dress and notice how beautiful she is. I'm officially intimidated, even though I really should be, I'm a dear friend. They were gone as quickly as they came and I am pleased to report I'm not as emotional as I thought I'd be. Here's to the promise of tomorrow and the hope that he'll wake up and really take me with him. 

Day 89: The cutest little boy in the world

This is Rockwell, he tromped around wearing those shoes for a decent length of time and giggled throughout. I've never been more baby hungry in my life than I was this weekend with this handsome young man. Shh, don't tell my parents. They want grand babies SO badly. Surprise! I want them too. Weekends with my family are always fun, that is why Logan feels like home to me. 

Day 88: Memories

Do you know what's fun? Spending time with my family, that's fun. I drove up to Logan, stopped to see my Andrea sister and my Betty grandma and to take pictures of the Brigham City LDS temple. It's been a lovely day and I rather enjoy being in Logan with my family. 

Day 87: do you know what happiness looks like?

I'm starting a collection of things that Mycah draws me. Most of them are on sticky notes, but they're making my desk an exciting place to be! On a happy happy note, I got to see my family today!! Oh I love them so much. I'm heading up to Logan tonight to spend time with them  for the weekend. It's always night to have time away. Now if I could just get out of bed! 

Day 86: And it just goes on and on and on and on and on

Sometimes at my house we have funny moments where Karyn is being attentive in the worst way possible. Oh I love these nights with these women :) 

Day 85: Don't give up!

Isn't it about time you feel at peace? After the work day I had, which granted definitely wasn't the worst, but still stressful. It was fantastic to go to the temple and hear the words of the temple president and do things that only I can do. Janine is always reminding me to be a good person and serve others. Here goes :) 

Day 84: Why are they always FHE pictures?

This is Aiden, sometimes he stays after fhe and we have a marvelous time admiring the people of New York all complied in this handy little book (there is nothing little about it) I sit on the arm of the couch and practice my flirting with other men or really just one man and I strengthen the friendship, bonds and testimonies of our family. I'm thankful for my family in all walks of this life. My eternal family, my home evening family, my work family, my ward family, my roommate family, my Christie and Braden family and my extended family. If you didn't fall into one of those categories just know that I love you and I am positive our father in heaven loves and is aware of you. I am so happy for the inspiration to make temple videos in our groups so that we can grow together. Dear Thomas,Brian,Steve, I just think you should all be pursuing me because let's face it, I'm awesome. Also, I'm a fantastic cook, punny person and all around happy person. Love me! 

Day 83: Sunday fun day

I loved this day and everything about it! I sat with a dashing lad who likes to bring out the snarky side of me in church and thoroughly enjoyed myself. He's just so funny and candid. We have a lovely time together. Then these wonderful ladies taught one of the best relief society lessons I've ever sat through. Sometimes the Holy Ghost comes through to touch our souls through the most unsuspecting of carriers. I love these women and the role they played in helping Heavenly Father get his message across today. 

Day 81: Ward prom

Don't get used to seeing me in pink, it'll never happen again. Oh I hate pink. These are my beautiful roommates with the fourth taking the picture. We had such a blast all dancing together and making memories. I've never seen Pebbles dance like that before :) even if I was Princess Peach and my Mario was a bit interesting we still had a wonderful evening and I loved seeing all of my friends dressed up and having a lovely time. It just adds to the wonder of the night that we sat around talking at my friends house until early in the morning. Oh my goodness my feet feel like they're going to hurt for days! So much fun! Even if I have way too many exes in the ward. It happens. It just means that I've loved and been a lot of fun at one point or another. Seeing two of my favorite people have a marvelous time together was fantastic! 

Day 80: and the wait continues

Aren't these just darling? They all mean something to me and I have a very special monkey named George to add to the mix. The frog is a gift from my dear grandma Michele the only time I've been to build a bear. She spoils us :) the dog is from the first boy I ever loved. I've tried throwing it out multiple times because those feelings have long since gone, but it's so nice to have a reminder that once I felt a love that consumed me and made the world right. The bear is from my sweet parents. July 4th is classified "kids day" in our family so we always did fun things and got to go gokarting and play and go to the parade. It was a lovely time and some of my most fond memories of being a kid happened on that day. My parents sent me this lovely bear two years ago for kids day along with a few fun things and a brochure of what they did that day. My family is so cute and we love each other so very much. The monkey named George was a gift on Tuesday from a rather sweet gentleman who maybe took me on a date and is taking me on another tomorrow night. Also, I for real get to see Chistie tomorrow, we have a breakfast date! Go on ALL the dates! 

Day 79: Yoga? No, how about smoothies

Do you know how attractive snap chats are? Now you do. I love this lady and feel at ease when she's around. We had the relief society over tonight and I just felt nasty the whole time and all day for that matter, tomorrow will be better. It's pay day after all :) and I get to see Christie because she texted me today! I love love love love love that woman. I also got to see a Braden friend that I love today. His car broke down and we chatted while he waited for the truck to fix it. He's all married and happy. It's wonderful! I'm already looking forward to tomorrow. 

Day 78: Thai and date 3?

So this is a screen shot, but I couldn't resist it because I love everything about this man. He has been such a good friend to me and always reminds me I am a good person and truly took the time to let me know he cares once upon a time and I haven't forgotten it. Also he has such an animated face which makes so much sense seeing that he is an animator. I hope you get into the program, Brain, they would be fools to leave you out! Also, I went on an impromptu date with my institute friend who I can't decide about. Not that I have to decide at all, but still. Thai food is delightful! 

Day 77: Mario and Peach

I technically had two dates today, one with a rather dashing engineer, another with two of my roommates and her sister. I do fun things, I have fun people in my life and I'm so stinking excited that Chistie is back!!!! :) 

Day 76: The best holiday. Ever.

We drove home today. I had a visit from a sweet friend and a blessing from another. Everything is going to be alright on this holiday of holidays :) here's to celebrating all year long! Life is great! Happy St. Patricks day! Erin Go Braugh! 

Day 75: On this day a secret dream came true.

My other half, the macaroni to my cheese, the jelly to my peanut butter, the sliced to my bread. Six months without this marvelous, strong, amazing woman and to hear her voice on the phone made me burst into tears. Heavenly Father really is in the small and large details of our lives. I didn't know she was coming home, she didn't know we had planned to attend church with her parents, Heavenly Father made sure we were there to take silly pictures, remind her how fantastic and loving and wonderful she is and to renew a bond that never will be broken. 75 days into this year without Christie and here she is back in my life to bring joy and love. She knows me better than anyone and I'm so thankful she's happy and well. Also, shhh, nobody really knows she's home yet. 

Day 74: Red Cliffs!

Do those look like red cliffs to you? I sure can see it. We tromped around in the wilderness and I took a lot of very magical photos. It was a beautiful and glorious day and I already want to go back. The red rocks are good for my soul, I've decided. My goal this summer is to get out there more often and soak up the beauty that has been laid out for us by our father in heaven. 

Day 73: Vacation.

Upon our arrival in the sunnier part of our state the consensus was happiness all the way around! So naturally we ran outside to soak it up :) 

Day 72: Raise your hopeful voice

Every day you can find the beauty in this world if you only put in the effort. Open your eyes and see the stop sign is different, notice the sky is a crystallized blue, enjoy the warmth of the sun in the cool breeze, have faith in yourself, don't make excuses, just do. Do you love someone? Tell them! Have you been struggling to find the words? Close your eyes forget about all else but them and let them know what is in your heart. The only way you'll progress is by recognizing there is an issue and turning around. I didn't sleep much last night because a dashing lad came bearing ice cream and we had a discussion about life and death and all the things that get thrown around like they're nothing. He hugs me and makes me feel taken care of and loved even if there will never be more than friendship in my mind for him. He is cute in aprons and I am a lucky girl to know him. 

I am good enough, I'm better than that. Thank you, kind stranger for making sure I knew that so I could be better. 

Day 71: You make me want to scream at the top of my lungs

I couldn't decide, so there's two! Mycah makes my days at work fly by and the stress in our office not seem so bad. I love my job, but I am also very ready for a break. Plus sometimes my coworkers have a staff meeting and I leave silly putty notes on the desk :) Oh the glamour of hospital working! 

Day 70: What the what?

This is my office in American Fork, but next month we move into something with a real front desk and a waiting room and a window! Not just any window, but a bit window with a view of Utah lake! It'll be grand :) 

Day 69: So many things

This is my Katie lady, she gets me. We have grown so very close over the past few months and I'm so sad to see her leave for Uganda this summer, but oh my goodness! Look out, Uganda, it's going to be so much fun! She's coming on our weekend St. Patricks day adventure and I couldn't be more thrilled! Here's to the rest of the week not being Monday! 

Day 68: Chistie Killjoy Wilcos

I wish you were here. I keep saying this is "our time of year" but truth be told, "our time" is all the time. You make me feel loved and remind me constantly how special and wonderful I am. Whether it's St Patricks Day or the 4th of July you're always coming up with fun things to do and great games to play. Daffodils bring me such joy because you love them so much and I love you so much! I miss you today, I think I'll write and tell you just how much you've impacted my life for good :) 

Day 67: Something existential about choosing your path

Sometimes I come to a crossroads, sometimes it's in the middle of the night when I take a wrong freeway exit and I have to choose which way my adventure is going to take me while I'm very much alone. I've decided I've had enough of this being alone garbage. I'm so excited for next weekend to be with Marissa for 4 whole days and to not be at work or in Provo or at my house. It's time for a break, my friends and I couldn't be more thrilled. I just have to make it till then. 

Day 66: The quiet peaceful moments

Occasionally I take a very small break from my desk and run to a room that can see the sky. Live ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful life. 

Day 65: I think it's going to rain today

Sitting in the back seat of pebbles' car while waiting for Alexis on the way to our movie roomie date. At one point there was a car wide rendition of Rollin' on the river, I love my roommates, especially Katie. 

Day 64: Homesick, it's a thing

Look at this absolutely adorable man! Doesn't he make your heart happy? He does mine. This is my dad and my biggest fan. He loves me all the time and when I was a little down and out of sorts today he sent me this picture saying he loved me. It's about that time to visit the fam I think. I am so homesick today. 

Day 63: I could have done better

This is the view I get every now and again. I loved this day. Everything about it. I could have done better with Janine's placement. I love the last lights of day as we emerged from the Provo LDS temple. Oh what a fantastic day! 

Day 62: Do you have the armor?

This cute little guy visited our FHE group last night accompanied by my sweet roommate who shared with us the lesson of putting on the whole armor of God. Today I'm walking a little taller and being a little happier so that I can share with those around me how much peace and happiness the gospel brings into my life. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the kingdom of God on earth and there is nothing more true than the gospel shared there. Go to LDS.org to learn more! 

Day 61: I love knowing what's happening

The Oscars, the friends, the food, the fun. What did your Oscars party look like? (Do people have Oscars parties?) 

Day 60: And life smacks me in the face

I introduced Katie to one of my favorite places today. Her squeals of joy echoed down that lovely empty stretch of road. It was so wonderful and happy. I went to the Draper temple this morning with a few of my dearest friends and it was such a sweet experience then I went shopping alone again. This is becoming a habit. Apparently I like shopping sometimes. I bought a whole new outfit. I'm ready to go somewhere and be fancy apparently.  

Day 59: A lovely new friend

This is Melanie, she's adorable and funny and witty and sweet and my new friend. She also sorta fits in tiny sleeping bags we find in cupboards in princess rooms. We didn't sleep much last night, but oh man, you never remember the nights where you got plenty of sleep. I'll certainly remember this night forever. We sat in a hot tub for hours and shared secrets and insights and many many things about everyday life. It was absolutely wonderful. And now I have a new friend to join me in this wonderful life.