I took a nap today that lasted 2 hours. It was nice. My first real nap since college started. I've tried to keep from napping at all, because then I can't get to sleep at night. So I will tell myself that a nap isn't worth and slap myself awake when I start to fall asleep.
Today, however, I gave in. And I loved it.
It wasn't too short, which gives me headaches. It wasn't too long, which also gives me headaches. It was the perfect 2 hours.
My hair is bent and mis-shaped, and the makeup on the left side of my face is mostly gone. I've got to head to class.
Not completely sure how I feel about these. Half of me says "genius" while the other half says "what. In the world"
Maybe I should get some of those handy dandy clip ins. I've been asking myself the same question on what to do with my hair. I could REALLY trip some people up with those. Maybe I'll get them.
(trip people up? Is that the right expression? If so, where did it come from??? Trip people up....hm)
A kid sitting next to me and a friend in American Heritage stated (after the professor mentioned all the girls leaving): "Seriously. Who am I going to date?!"
It's true. The 21 year olds are gone or leaving and the 19 and 20 year olds are leaving soon as well! (not all, of course). So. Guy who said that, there will still be people to date. No worries. It just won't be as big of a pool to fish from.
So girls, if you want to get married, now's the perfect time ;)
I know. EVERYONE is blogging, posting, and tweeting about this. But the announcement that worthy LDS young women who are 19 can go on a mission is incredible. It's an answer to my silent thoughts and prayers. And the fact that this announcement was made the week I turn 19 makes it all that more exciting! Serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is going to be PRIME.
When President Monson was announcing this super awesome announcement, I was assuming he would be lowering the age to 20 instead of 21; since he just lowered the boys age from 19 to 18. When he said girls could serve at 19 I could not believe it. I started crying and kept saying "Oh shoot, oh shoot, oh shoot" over and over again. I was in shock and had no idea what in the world I was going to do. Shortly after I was able to calm down and think. I realized what a blessing this will be for not only me, but a ton of other women out there and I knew I was supposed to leave when prompted to do so, and I knew that would be very soon.
While I'm not sure whether I will be going to school next semester or not, I do know that with in 7 months I should be gone. It's scary and I don't know what's in store for me or where I'll go, but at the same time I am amazed and completely excited at this opportunity.
Going from thinking I will be leaving on my mission in two years, to knowing that I will be not here this time next year (with in 3 seconds time) is crazy! Good crazy of course. :D
Last night I pulled out my scriptures and read Doctrine & Covenants chapter 4:
Section 4
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to his father, Joseph Smith, Sr., at Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829 (see History of the Church, 1:28).
1–4, Valiant service saves the Lord’s ministers; 5–6, Godly attributes qualify them for the ministry; 7, The things of God must be sought after.
1 Now behold, a amarvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.
2 Therefore, O ye that embark in the aservice of God, see that yebserve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand cblameless before God at the last day.
3 Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are acalled to the work;
4 For behold the afield is white already to bharvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up incstore that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul;
You have the most amazing eyes. Seriously. I was having a hard time not just staring at them.
Your face was quite good looking as well. Feel free to be in the same place as me on campus and somehow remember me and than randomly come up to me and ask for my phone number. I would give it to you.
Sentimental indeed. This isn't my style. But hey, I figured I should say thanks to a couple people.
Note: I'm trying to make this not so touchy-feely, so it may seem pretty casual. Just know that whatever I say should really be quadrupled in emotion.
I understand that not even half the people will probably read this, but I'm going to say something to pretty much everyone anyway.
I have the best family ever. Seriously
Mom and Dad: Thanks so much for EVERYTHING! You have helped me out so much and I am more than grateful for all of it!
A and B: Thank you thank you thank you for letting me use your house in the time of need. And thanks for the food, ice cream, pie and everything else you have given me! It is all much appreciated!
L and A: You are awesome. And can I say that I could not have asked for a better sister in-law ( and brother, of course)? Seriously, you are the best. Thanks for the grocery shopping, food drop offs, and visits and lunch with T and M.
S and K: I take the little book you made me everywhere. I really do. I transfer it from bag to bag and I love it, it's been awesome and it's definitely getting used! Also thanks for all the help with my camera, and photoshop and all that jazz I have questions with! I am sooo thankful!
L: You are so talented and I envy your all your amazing skills(art, landscape, style, and everything else)! Thanks for being a fun and amazing sister. I really look up to you :)
B and K: Thanks for calling and checking up on me every once in a while :) And for taking me to lunch! Also for all the gifts (journal, notebook, plant [I need to water him...], etc)! Also, the chemistry help was super. I may ask for more help in the future.
K and K: Okay....this may seem weird... but I love you. There, I said it (this does not mean I don't love the rest of you).
N and C: Again, I have another super great sister in-law! You guys are great and I'm sad you're out of state but I'm glad when you come to visit! It was fun to see you guys and will be fun again this weekend!
N: I WISH YOU WERE HERE. Oh well. Life goes on. Thanks for talking, skyping, texting, etc etc. I love having someone that I can seriously just tell anything too.
C: Thanks for talking to me and telling me stuff about your life! I love to listen and try and give you advice. You're awesome!
C: I miss you, Duke. Thanks for letting me act like my weirdest self around you :) Don't kiss too many girls. But if you do, tell me about EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. Keep me updated bro. Thanks for picking me up when it's needed! You're a stud!
Okay, maybe I should have called this the "Thankful post". But it's pretty much the same thing to me...in a way. Just trying not get too sentimental here. :D
Now enjoy a nice video my visiting teachers shared with me. I liked it a lot. (p.s. my visiting teachers are awesome)
