tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65480258143072337162024-02-20T22:23:14.460-08:00Written in the MidstUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548025814307233716.post-87974372842546222432014-09-16T15:57:00.000-07:002014-09-16T15:57:17.044-07:00New Blog // Two Blogs<div style="text-align: center;">
HHEELLOOO my super awesome blogging friends!</div>
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I mentioned this a little bit ago, but thought I'd give it it's own post. Because ya know, it deserves it.</div>
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I'm leaving for an 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Tallahassee, Florida on October 22! Couldn't be more excited about it. SO...I have made a new blog, specifically for the mish!</div>
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I post every Monday, and when the time comes, my family will take over and update it while I'm in the field. </div>
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I'd love for you to follow along as I learn southern drawl and tickle my tastebuds with alligator! (wait, what?)</div>
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Seriously though. The sunshine state is calling my name. </div>
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check out <a href="http://sisteralexaholmes.blogspot.com/">Sunshine in my Soul</a> and follow along via <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12347115">Bloglovin'</a> and/or email subscription.</div>
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Seven years ago I took my first steps into an old, smelly, absolutely incredible junior high school. I couldn't have even begun to imagine the types of people I would meet or the friends I would make. But let me tell you. In those three years of awkward stages and growing up, I was blessed with some of the most amazing people in my life. With those people came unexplainable memories, trust, and so much love.</div>
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A few years later, I entered the high school alongside my favorite people. And lo and behold, our little friend family grew. With every laugh, every hug, every inside joke, it grew. And it grew and it grew and it grew. Once again, I was blessed with an amazing support group who was just as silly as they were serious.</div>
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I can't begin to tell you the love and gratitude that formed in my heart for those people. Sure, there were rough times, but never without a wonderful experience to take over.</div>
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Fast forward a few more years. These outstanding people, the ones I had come to adore, were leaving. One by one they flew to different parts of the world. One by one they began a journey of sharing happiness, and one by one I came to love them more. </div>
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I would (and still do) go to pick up my phone and text them something that made me think of them, something that I was feeling, and something that only they would understand. I would do this only to be struck with the fact that they would never recieve the text message I was sending. Why? Because they were out serving the Lord. They were growing.</div>
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So here I am. A couple years later, and they have started to return home. My heart could not be any fuller. The conversations I once thought were deep, have matured. The love I had for them has multiplied ten fold along with my appreciation for their friendships. </div>
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Now, in a month it will be my turn to leave. I will not recieve their spur of the moment text messages, I won't experience school moments or crazy adventures with them, but I will love them more. I will understand their motivation, and I will come to recognize so much more.</div>
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Tonight, as I sat in the home of one of my first junior high friends, I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with gratitude. We laughed, we had deep conversations, but most importantly, we came together once again. </div>
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I wish more than anything words could express the feelings of the heart. I wish they could understand how truly thankful I am. The words of advice, the concern, the support... The Savior sent these extrordinary people into my life to teach me the greatness of friendship; to show me that the world has a brilliant light in the midst of darkness. And for that? For that I am speechless in the most perfect way.</div>
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Man! I have really been slacking on this poor little blog of mine... but I guess that's okay, because this update is E X C I T I N G!</div>
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This week has been good to me. Actually, it's been so much better than good to me! </div>
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It all started Wednesday when I checked the mail. I had been watching out the window for a good.. I don't know.. half hour... Waiting for the mailman. My mission call had been assigned, and it was coming that day! Finally, after what seemed like forever the mail came, and I hurried over to open the box and see the beloved white envelope sitting there. </div>
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I painfully waited a whole day to open it. After what felt like an eternity, Thursday night rolled around and I was so excited/nervous to open that dang thing! Actually, I was so nervous that I didn't even want to open it anymore. haha aanndd every time I watch the video of me opening it I get just as nervous even though I know I'm going to TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA! wooohoooo!! </div>
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Friday night we headed up to my Aunt and Uncles property to spend the night, which is always a good time.</div>
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Saturday I saw my man Keith Urban and freaking died. I LOVE HIM. We were clear in the back on the top of the grass hill. All the sudden he announces that he's coming back there and my cousins and I booked it to the little stage set up! We got SO CLOSE! I'm in love.</div>
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And today I was able to kick up my mission blog, <a href="http://sisteralexaholmes.blogspot.com/">Sunshine In My Soul</a>! SO excited! My dad's also taking me mission shopping.</div>
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Beneath every person is a past, a hill of trials, a longing hop. there are hints of sadness, confusion, anger, but also lasting glimpses of joy, love and happiness. There are words that bring you down, and phrases that life you up. There are winding tunnels of darkness, and little shimmers of light guiding you to the beautiful brightness at the end. There are detours and bumps., scenic routs and candid moments. Everyday is not easy, and every week is not great, but darkness can never overtake light and even on your bad days you can have it good.</div>
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I have a very strong testimony of the Book of Mormon that I cherish deeply. I know the power it has, and the influence it gives. I know it was translated by the prophet Joseph Smith with faith and love. The messages within the pages are ones of uplifting hope, comfort, and truth. Messages that can bring you out o the darkest moments and into a place of healing and light if you allow it. It can be difficult and captivating all at the same time, but never without rewarding blessings. It is a book of strength; one of divine advice and the perfect roadmap for life. I love it deeply, and I am so grateful to have the Book of Mormon in my life, the spirit in my heart, and the knowledge of the truth.</div>
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"The power of Christ is to counter all troubles in all times - including the end of times. That is the safe harbor God wants for us in personal or public days of despair. That is the message with which the Book of Mormon begins, and that is the message with which it ends, calling all to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him." - Jeffery R. Holland</div>
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<br />"We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost." Introduction to the Book of Mormon</div>
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I would love to answer any questions you may have concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and/or The Book of Mormon! </div>
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You can learn more <a href="http://www.mormon.org/">HERE</a> and <a href="http://lds.org/">HERE</a>.</div>
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I have been putting this off for too long. I am SO behind! So, we'll play a little catch up so I don't have to worry about it anymore. </div>
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A couple weekends ago, my siblings and I were able to spend the weekend with our beautiful mom in Bear Lake! It was so much fun, and quite the adventure! The weather was looking a little iffy when we first got there, so we spent the first afternoon and evening hangin out in our itty bitty cabin playing all sorts of games and chowin down on treats. Can't get much better than that right? We even got our party pooper brother to play some games with us!</div>
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I LOVE THE 4TH. I can't even express in words how much I love the 4th! And this years was probably one of the funnest I've had in such a long time! Which says a lot.(side note, why the heck is funnest not a word?) </div>
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We spent it with my dad and had a blast. We woke up bright and early for the parade in our little town, then headed over to the next place for a second parade. Both my brothers were in them for the high school student government! We then spent the day hopping from celebration to celebration, sweating our brains out. Seriously, SO. HOT. </div>
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After all the celebrating in the parks, we headed over to my grandparents magical house and had boat races in the creek! </div>
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We went back home for a while, swam in our little kiddy pool (you're never too old for those) and then headed to the fireworks! </div>
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I wish I could explain just how great the 4th was, but there is just no possible way!</div>
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After the 4th we went campin in the little campsite my grandparents have on their property behind their house! We had such a great time full of lots and lots of laughs.</div>
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^^ that little smirk on my brother's face is because he put sugar on two pancakes and salt on the other, and my dad had NO idea... yet... ;)</div>
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I started the weekend off with these three little hooligans for a few days! </div>
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Then last night, my sister and I headed up to WSU to hear the fireside that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf was speaking at and finished the night off with the firework celebration after!</div>
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President Uchtdorf's message was so touching. He spoke of the pioneer's and their trials and strength. One of my favorite things he said was that the best way to honor our pioneer heritage is to have compassion, to work, and to be optimistic. They were there for each other every step of the way with love and concern for one another. They woke up every morning with a clear and defined purpose to serve God, for each days progress mattered, and when they had every reason to shout that all was <em>not</em> well, the sang that all <em>was</em> well. They knew God had a plan for them, and despite all the tribulation, they still came. </div>
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I'm so grateful for the pioneers and for the spirit they brought to this beautiful state! </div>
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I met with my stake president yesterday... now all that's left is waiting for my call to arrive in the mail! AHH!!! :) <br />
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Phew! I think I'm finally done catching up.. for now! ;) Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!</div>
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This week two of my siblings and I got to take a last minute road trip over to the centennial state with my dad who was there on business! This was my first visit to this gorgeous state, and I loved every minute of it!</div>
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We rode the Pikes Peak Cog Railway (which is the highest cog railway in the United States) up to American's mountain - Pikes Peak which is 14,000 + miles above sea level. We could see five states from the very top! Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming! And yes, it was a whoppin 38 degrees up there. This is a definite must in good ole CO. It was amazing!</div>
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That little blue can in my hand? ^^ That would be oxygen. Yes. oxygen. They have it available for altitude sickness and such. That's how high we were! Crazy right?! And in case you were wondering, it did get used.<br />
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We went to America's only mountainside zoo, a.k.a the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and it was SO MUCH FUN! I heard it's the third largest in the country too... but I don't know for a fact. Anyways, I haven't been to the zoo since I was little, and I loved it. Side note - behind a giraffe's ear feels like a minky blanket, and kangaroos are MUCH softer than you'd expect.<br />
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We strolled the streets of Manitou, CO. I've never seen so many gypsie's and cute little stores in my life! That little town is famous for it's natural mineral springs, so my dad and siblings tried every one. I wasn't about to drink that nasty stuff. And of course, we had to taste test the chocolate. Patsy's gets two thumbs up.</div>
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Okay, okay. Most everyone knows this little (big) announcement of mine, but to all the lovely people who don't... </div>
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AHH! I can't even begin to explain how excited/nervous/anxious I am! As of right now, I'm half way through my papers. So hopefully within the next couple weeks I can get those wrapped up and off to Salt Lake! <i>Don't worry, a whole separate post/blog is coming just for this. So the story will come later. </i></div>
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Nothing too exciting has happened. Except for the fact that this summer weather is uh-mazing.<i> </i><br />
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^^ Memorial Day camping at Grandma Dixie and Grandpa RJ's! ^^</div>
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^^ This was taken up by Oakley on our way home from the wedding. Gorgeous right? ^^</div>
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^^ My cute brother took me on a date the other night! He's the best. ^^</div>
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^^ First snow cone of the season! Pina Colado for lliiffee. ^^</div>
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^^Ignore my lovely looks, but I'm tellin ya. It's hard to pull a teenage boy on a long board and take a picture at the same time! ^^</div>
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1 // Sometimes when it's slow at work, I go outside and sit in the sun while I wait for people to come... Gotta tan up those white legs sometime, right?!</div>
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2 // Hi, I'm Alexa, and I'm addicted to social media. <i>Hi Alexa. </i>For real though. I try SO HARD to cut back, and then next thing ya know, I'm on it and I don't even realized I got on. Once again, curse slow work days, and curse the creators of Insta, FB, and Twitter. But not really... because I love them, but I hate them...</div>
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3 // I am the worst money saver ever. Concerts, movies, treats, clothes... don't even get me started on sale racks... you guys. I'm awful at it! I need help.</div>
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4 // I want a baby goat. </div>
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5 // I need more bonfires in my life. They are one of the only things that can clear my mind completely!<br />
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Happy Friday! And thanks for the link up <a href="http://www.blondeambitionblog.com/2014/05/confessional-friday-link-up_16.html">Leslie</a>!</div>
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+ I got to catch up with a friend who just returned from his LDS mission. (hence the chocolate from Germany)</div>
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+ I shopped until I dropped (literally) at City Creek with my madre and sister.</div>
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+ While shopping, I bought the most amazing dress, ON SALE. Praise to the clearance heavens.</div>
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It's 12:35 at night. I run out the front door to pull my car into the garage and am hit with a wave of memories. It freezes me. I stand still, taking in the moment, closing my eyes to replay the past. The clear, star filled sky, the temperature, the time of night. A scene I have taken in so many times before, but never having been thrown into reminiscence. A smile unconsciously spreads across my face as I continue walking to my car. Barefoot on the asphalt, I carefully choose my steps. My memories swimming to the warm nights of meeting outside my house, sitting in the back of the truck, watching for shooting stars and laughing about all the silly high school people and classes. The constant swatting of mosquitoes and spur of the moment decision to drive to the quarter pop machines, singing country music all the way there. Pushing nickels and dimes into the coin slot and then not even drinking the pop we chose. Just going for the ride. Living in happiness and fun, enjoying good company.</div>
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It's 6:00 in the evening, and my doorbell rings. Dad is in the kitchen preparing to make dinner, and my siblings are arguing about unimportant things. I get up and walk to the door. Upon opening it, I'm pleasantly surprised to see two handsome boys of whom I've known for the longest time. The unexpected company of two of the most incredible best friends I've ever had. Naturally, I let them in with a warm hug, and take them into my living room. The sound of laughter begins bouncing off every wall, the guitar strings constantly being plucked, and singing at the top of their lungs. They sing and sing and I can't help but fall in love with the moment, realizing this would be one of the last for a couple of years. They stay for dinner (they always showed up at dinner time...) and we reminisce. Reminisce about the freaky looking tiki statue they brought home for me from their trip to Hawaii (it was the God of Fertility... like, what the heck?), about the time they took me 'coning' for the first time up at the high school, and about how they were leaving to serve missions. The daylight had slowly faded away, and I forced them to take a picture with me before they headed home. Oh, how they hated it, but I didn't care. I loved them, and I wanted that night to last forever.</div>
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"Jesus is the Son of God, our Savior and Redeemer. Because of Him, death is not the end, and life takes on new meaning. We can change, we can start over--and we can live again with God. This Easter, celebrate His life and discover all that's possible because of Him."</div>
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"I promise that if you will listen, you will feel the Spirit well up within you. The Lord will tell you what He wants you to do with your life. In conferences we can receive the word of the Lord meant just for us." -Elder Robert D. Hales<br />
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The motivation that comes through the spirit is irreplaceable and undeniable. I love the way my testimony is strengthened, and my love for the Savior is deepened. It never ceases to amaze me how there is truly something for everyone. No matter what your situation, feelings, or trials you are going through, there is guidance specifically for YOU. </div>
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Welcome to Utah where one day it's 72* and the next it's a blizzard.</div>
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I don't know why it's taken me twenty years to get down here, but I'm so glad I finally made it!<br>
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It has seriously been the greatest trip.<br>
Just wish Cade could have been here with us!<br>
We're trying to convince my dad to stay one more day...<br>
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I believe it applies to every age and person. </div>
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"Amazing things will happen everyday... You're gonna do so much!</div>
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It's not about what you do, it's about who you are. And you? You're awesome. </div>
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You were made that way! You're made from love, to be loved , to spread loved. </div>
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Love is always louder, no matter what! Even if hate has a blow horn, love is always louder. </div>
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So let your life be loud. Let's shout to the world, things can be better! </div>
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It's okay about all the mess ups!..... And remember to let every body know that </div>
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you're glad they're here."</div>
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And let's face it. He is beyond adorable.</div>
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I HATE blind dates, like bad.</div>
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I shouldn't though, because I've never had a bad blind date experience.</div>
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As a matter of fact, they have all been absolutely great!</div>
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(knock on wood)</div>
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But every time I get set up on one, I become a crazy person.</div>
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I'm talkin a cranky, anxious, negative piece of a human.</div>
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I guess I always just expect and plan for the worst.</div>
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I bring this up because last night I had a blind date.</div>
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Did I want to go?</div>
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HAHAHA um... no.</div>
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But I said yes and plans were made.</div>
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I hoped he would ditch last minute. I'm terrible.</div>
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Three weeks fresh from the mish, me being his first date home, I didn't want to go.</div>
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He picked me up, and it was smooth sailing from there on out! </div>
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He wasn't awkward, he was super sweet, and we had a good time!</div>
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Phone numbers were exchanged, and the date was a success.</div>
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So, did I overreact before? That's a definite.</div>
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But hey, they are scary!</div>
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The other 1 1/2 (yes the half is real)</div>
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were A-MAZING.</div>
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Really though, thought I found "the one" after a few months of dating,</div>
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then dumped him for the possibility of a soon-to-be-home-missionary.</div>
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(I know. How dumb. Now "the one" is married.)</div>
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The 1/2 comes in at the soon-to-be-home-missionary.</div>
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I had known his dad for 4 or 5 years before and had always talked about</div>
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his son. Said son and I went on one date (only having briefly met once before),</div>
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then he left for his mish. I wrote him a couple times, he came home and we dated off and on.</div>
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He was jokingly called Mr. Destiny for a while.</div>
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And now, here I am, a third blind date later.</div>
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No super awesome story, or nicknames.</div>
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Only the fact that blind dates are not bad. </div>
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I'm just a baby.</div>
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Oh, how my heart swells watching this movie.</div>
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The ache in the pit of my stomach I get when Rose begins the movie with flashbacks.</div>
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The sadness that overcomes me when I realize, again, that this really happened.</div>
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The anger I feel as peoples social class determines life and death.</div>
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The overwhelming feeling of wanting to reach through the TV and hug the captain.</div>
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Oh how I want to reach through and grab every little child and hold them in my arms.</div>
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The old couple laying in bed together, preparing to die in each others arms.</div>
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The violinist who begins playing Nearer My God To Thee in the midst of chaos.</div>
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The courage of those musicians to try to bring a calming emotion in a moment of terror.</div>
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And the love between Jack and Rose. </div>
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Ahh... Jack and Rose.</div>
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The moment Jack's hand slips off of Rose's in the water.</div>
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And the moment they find each other again.</div>
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The moment Rose tries to wake Jack, but he's in an eternal sleep.</div>
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How hard it must have been for the men on the boats to paddle through an ocean of dead bodies.</div>
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The moment that Rose gives her last name as Dawson.</div>
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The fact that she keeps her promise and lives to be an old lady.</div>
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And that she has kept the heart of the ocean all her life, and finally lets it go,</div>
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and peacefully passes away warm in her bed, and returns to Jack.</div>
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Let's talk about a constant stream of tears for a few hours, yeah?</div>
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But oh so worth it to me.</div>
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What a tragic event in history.</div>
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It seriously kills me that such awful things happen in the world sometimes.</div>
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PS- the soundtrack for this movie? Soo good. </div>
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And I'm pretty sure Leonardo and Kate should just get married in real life.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548025814307233716.post-23872165772727768792014-03-16T16:53:00.002-07:002014-03-16T16:53:59.163-07:00"Come, Follow Me."<div style="text-align: center;">
A few days ago, I was reading through one of my favorite apps,</div>
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<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pasiphist.wordsofwisdom">LDS Words of Wisdom</a>, and came across this quote by </div>
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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf that has stuck with me all week.</div>
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<i> "Yet midst the multitude of voices and choices,</i></div>
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<i> the humble Man of Galilee stands with hands outstretched, waiting. </i></div>
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<i>His is a simple message: 'Come, follow me."</i></div>
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I had never read the phrase "Come follow me" quite like I just had. </div>
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I felt as if the Savior was talking to me specifically.</div>
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Our sweet Savior longs for us to do our best and try our hardest.</div>
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He wants us to be happy, to learn, and to be teachers. </div>
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He wants us to follow Him, and to strive to be like him.</div>
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To reach for his hand when we're drowning in the chaos of life.</div>
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<i>Come...follow me. </i></div>
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All week I have tried to keep my thoughts and actions</div>
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directed towards Christ. I have kept my heart open to promptings of the spirit,</div>
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and have seen my love for my Savior grow.</div>
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My hope is that you too can follow in the footsteps of the Savior.</div>
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In every thought, every action, every happiness, and every sadness.</div>
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Come.</div>
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Follow Him.</div>
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<i>"Come, follow me," the Savior said. </i></div>
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<i>Then let us in his footsteps tread,</i></div>
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<i>For thus alone can we be one</i></div>
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<i> With God's own loved, begotten Son.</i></div>
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<i>"Come, follow me," a simple phrase,</i></div>
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<i>Yet truth's sublime, effulgent rays</i></div>
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<i>To urge, inspire the human mind.</i></div>
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<i>Is it enough alone to know</i></div>
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<i>We must the onward path pursue</i></div>
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<i>As wider fields expand to view,</i></div>
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<i>And follow him unceasingly,</i></div>
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<i>Whate'er our lot or sphere may be.</i></div>
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<i>For thrones, dominions, kingdoms, pow'rs</i></div>
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<i>And glory great and bliss are ours,</i></div>
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<i>If we, throughout eternity,</i></div>
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<i>Obey his words, "Come, follow me."</i></div>
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<i>-Come, Follow Me-</i></div>
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<i>LDS Hymn</i></div>
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<b>{ o n e }</b></div>
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For the sweet love of red shoes, if I could make these match my outfit </div>
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every single day, you better believe they'd be on my feet 24-7.</div>
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This sunshine is k i l l i n g me! So much happiness over here. </div>
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The warmth changes my mood like nobody's business. </div>
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(Sorry fam for the ornery winter self. I just need sun.)</div>
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I have been on such a sweets/chocolate kick lately. It's really bad.</div>
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I may or may not have gone to Sees Candy 3 times this week... I couldn't help it okay?! </div>
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Also, Zupas brownies? Let's talk about heaven for your taste buds. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(This one is Rocky Road)</span></div>
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As much as I love my new hair, I can't for the life of my style it. At all. </div>
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It's a real problem. So I've resulted in putting it in a ponytail </div>
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(an itty bitty bunny tail looking pony) </div>
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or doing it curly with what's left of my perm from forever ago. </div>
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H e l p.</div>
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I keep bringing little blue bags home from the darn boutique I work at. </div>
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Gah. Bye Bye paycheck. Getting payed in clothes is okay... right?</div>
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Thanks for the link up <a href="http://www.northcarolinacharm.com/">Chrisina and other pretty ladies!</a></div>
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Hair is the weirdest thing.</div>
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It can <span style="font-size: x-small;">(help)</span> make you look either super good, or super bad.</div>
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Ya know?<br />
Like why is it such a confidence booster when you get it done?!</div>
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It had been 2+ years since I had cut or colored my hair.</div>
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Yes, the necessary trims were done, </div>
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but other than that, nothing.</div>
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It had grown out to the natural color (which I love)</div>
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Pathetic right?</div>
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So... after going back and forth about making a hair appointment,</div>
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I finally did.</div>
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And I had been a nervous wreck!</div>
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After 2 years of nothing, it gets you kind of panicked!</div>
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Well, me anyway.</div>
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I've been so worried I was going to hate it, regret it, or it would look bad.</div>
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I have always envied people with long healthy hair.</div>
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I want long hair in the worst possible way,</div>
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but I've accepted the fact that that will never happen.</div>
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and... I am so happy with how it turned out!</div>
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I was in serious need of a change, </div>
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and for some reason us ladies always change the hair for that. haha</div>
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So here are the before and afters :)</div>
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yay!<br />
(and yes I realize these are like the worst pictures in the world. but oh well.<br />
We all know more pictures will be up soon!)<br />
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It's an a line, so the back is short! Barely fits in a pony... heaven help me! haha<br />
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As I'm sitting here at work, waiting to close up,</div>
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a friend of mine posted this video on Facebook.</div>
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It is incredible, and choked me up a little bit!</div>
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We all need to remember to be a friend to all,</div>
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Ah, the Oscars.</div>
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One day, I'd like to go and be apart of all the hype.</div>
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Here are my favorites!</div>
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Julia Roberts. Stunning, as always. I love the ruffle at the waistline. </div>
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Emma Watson. That metallic top is killer.</div>
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Penelope Cruz. I love the flow of this dress and the accent of the black bow belt!</div>
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Ireland Baldwin.. This dress is so unique, and this color red?! Absolutely love.</div>
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Sandra Bullock. The crossed fabric on this dress is gorgeous, and so are her curves in this!</div>
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Giuliana Rancic. I love the detailed top and flow of the bottom. Plus this color is amazing.</div>
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Brooke Anderson. The royal blue and lace detail are gorgeous.</div>
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Maria Menounos. Is this dress not incredible?! </div>
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Olga Kurylenko. Love the red and one shoulder embellishment!</div>
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Naomi Watts. The white is stunning, and the modesty of this dress is so elegent.<br />
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Jennifer Garner. I love this long silver flapper! Super classy.</div>
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Kerry Washington. This grey-plum dress is gorgeous with her pregnant bod! </div>
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So many stunning and elegant ladies tonight! </div>
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Who were your faves?</div>
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Also,</div>
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the fact that Jennifer Lawrence fell for the second time tonight?</div>
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Priceless. haha Oh J-Law.</div>
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And Meryl Streep shimmying with Pharell,</div>
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reason #104 why I love her.</div>
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Plus, you can never go wrong with Ellen and all her wardrobe changes.<br />
And all the Oscar selfies are just too great.<br />
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Happy Oscar's! </div>
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