Purple Laser

This may be one of my favorite events of the semester with these guys.  

We obtained lasers from the lovely Duwayne. 

A purple one and a red one.

We originally got them to mess with the guys. 

Then we developed a system.  

Red=come over and hang out. Purple= food, come eat!

Well, I think they got tired of the red. 

One night Valen bought pizza and got the 12 inch cinna stix. 

We were already so full. Why not try the purple lasers. 

I opened the door shined the light into their apartment for 1.5 seconds max. 

I didn't think they had seen it.  

I opened the door saying, "That would be funny if Derek was at the door."

Not even 30 seconds had passed.

Derek was at the door! I shrieked. 

Then we hear yelling and Josh and Ryan run in. 

No shoes, none of them took the time. 

1 min later, this was the result.

#2 We made lots of spaghetti. You know how it is, end of semester. 

Should we invite the guys?

Ok. I shined the purple laser, it was daylight. 

I didn't think they saw it. 

I sent a facebook message to ryan. 

Purple laser. 

1 second, 5 seconds. 

We hear yelling, they are running down the stairs, across the parking lot to our apt.

No shoes.
Derek: "I woke up dreaming I saw the purple laser.  But I couldn't... because I was in my room"
Who knew 2 words could get such a reaction. 

Those boys are great.

 

 ~Linz

Conference Weekend

Another great weekend.  Last one of winter semester.
I made german pancakes for breakfast (first time)
Conference was great.
Quotes will be in another post.  

1. German Pancakes 2. Fan club 3. Look at that sky 4. BabyJoe 5. Derek taking down a beast.

We went to Derek's rugby game. Very windy.
 More conference.
We had a picnic and ate our pulled pork sandwiches.

Seriously, best ever. so delicious. so simple.
We ate snicker salad.
We put tinsel in our hair.
I dyed a strand of hair purple with kool-aid. epic fail. 
Sunday
We got up and the girls made crepes.
Mmm. good.
Watched conference. 

Crepes, cinnamon rolls, layered bean dip, salad, fruit salad, veggie tray, monkey bread, pizza rolls.

Kevin brought over cinnamon rolls.
Basically we just ate all day. 

1. Mary giving carlos a massage 2. Valen making Josh a crepe 3. Andrew falling asleep 4. Hmmm ryan? 5. Ryan sitting on Andrew.

 The guys were thoroughly impressed with us. As they should be.
We know how to party. 

Such a great day....weekend

~Linz

General Conference Quotes

Here are my favorite quotes from Conference.  

It was really awesome to watch and be amongst friends. 

• "The truth of God will go forth boldly."-President Monson

• Favorite quote- "Don't delay, it's getting late."~Elder Holland

• "Do my actions place me in the Lord's territory or the enemies?"-Elder Soares

• "The savior banished anything in his life that took away his focus from his mission."-Elder Soares
•  "A perfect body is not required to achieve celestial glory."-Russell M. Nelson

• "Just jump in when someone needs help.  Don't ask them, just do it."-Ronald A. Rasband

•  "No career can bring you as much fulfillment as rearing a family."-M. Russell Ballard

• "Angels are on the earth."- Neil L. Andersen

• "Heavenly Father is mindful of the challenges we face.  Call upon him in prayer."-President Monson

 

~Linz

Friendships

Our Bishop shared this one sunday, I loved the message:

It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made from what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...

A lot has changed this past semester.
It was a difficult semester, but looking back, I am glad things turned out the way they did.
Heavenly Father wanted me to grow.
I needed to become more reliant on him and read the scriptures more.
As Valerie said, "Sometimes a person needs to experience their own Gethsemane, in order to truly understand and appreciate the suffering the Lord Jesus Christ experienced through The Atonement." 
I feel more closer to Christ.  
I had to get out of comfort zone and meet new people and make new friendships. 

I am so grateful for the friendships made this semester. 

Their righteous example.

Their kindess and sweet personalities.
The fun spontaneous adventures we went on.
Lots of memories have been made this semester.

I am so thankful for the people that made this semester great.

~Linz

Tuesday

Today was amazing. 

Intro to Finance Final. Completed

I met with Tolman, I am getting A's in all his classes. 

I thought I was getting a C in Healthcare Finance and Insurance. 

Nope!

Mary and I made spaghetti and garlic bread. 

Boys came over and ate with us. 

Its amazing what the purple laser can do. haha

We sat in the sun for three hours with our Fhe sisters and brothers. 

The weather was divine. 

Insurance final. DONE. 

1 more Final to go. 

  We went to BWWs. 

Interesting to say the least. 

Someone was having their 21st birthday there. 

Food was great as always. 

But I think we are all soooo tired. 

Overall a great day.  

~Linz

7 days

This time next week I will be here

With these people:

Eating this: (not found in Idaho)

Taking care of my poor dad. 

Making these:

Playing with my brothers

Soaking up the sun

Relaxing

Reading books

Spending time with mom

Needless to say, I am excited.

~Linz

Try it!

Mary relayed this saying to me, that she got from her teacher.  

I love it. 

How can today get any better than this?

If you go throughout your day and ask yourself this question repeatedly

Wait and see the blessings that the Lord sends your way.  

We tried it today, its quite amazing. 

Try it. 

Let me know what happens :)

~Linz

Oops

Do you ever have those moments where you can't believe how dumb you were?

Yeah, Prime example tonight.  

Mary and I keep shaking our heads in disgust at ourselves. Haha. 

Life is interesting to say the least.  

But, you can't let dumb mistakes take over. 

You just shake your head, learn from it, and move on.

~Linz

Road trip + festival of colors

So, one time we decided to take a road trip and go to Festival of colors.

Friday, we woke up early had breakfast burritos and drove the three hours to logan listening to Disney and Taylor Swift.
We ate pizza and then took naps.  Glorious. 

Sat outside and skyped ryan. 

Walked to the mall and bought matching skirts.  CUTE. 

Went to Golden Corral. So good. Stuffed. 

Chocolate fondue, Goodness. 

Cotton candy which made us turn into little kids.
Went to Walmart and got white shirts for the next day.  
We just relaxed the rest of the night.

Saturday we woke up way too early.  We made a giant sandwich for later.  

Stopped at Mc Donalds for a delicious breakfast.  

A cardio inducing 2 hours to Spanish Fork. :/ intense. 

There was so many people, we decided to pay the $5 and park close in a farmer's field. 

We missed the first throwing by 5 minutes, we saw the after effects-brown cloud of chalk.  

I'm not sure what my expectations were, but I didn't think I would get color on my shirt until the throwing.  

Boy, was I wrong.  There were people standing right by the gates, that would throw chalk on you, because you were too clean.  Haha. thanks. 

I am so glad I put my camera in ziploc bag, nothing is safe. 

We saw the cutest old grandma, I definitely want to be like her, when I'm that age. 

The chalk had quite a weird feeling, it also had a very unique smell. 

We bought our chalk after already being covered.  

We made some goals to get guys numbers and to sit on their shoulders.  

The music was pretty energizing, crowd surfing, chanting (which we refused to do).
The atmosphere was really positive.  

 We met some guys and I fulfilled a goal. 

We were trying to get to the front and some random guys said:

"We can you get up to the front faster. "

He was so nice and let me sit on his shoulders, that was a great view. 

We waited for the countdown, which took forever. 

That was exhilarating, blinding, breathe-taking (literally).   

We left shortly after the throwing, we were not colorful anymore, just a yucky brown. 

I was wanting to stay longer to see some people, but we left around 2. 

On the walk back, Mary slapped some booties with chalk. 

The best was the one with the girlfriend. hahaha

Our hands were pretty stained. 

Saw these on Facebook, courtesy to them.  

The chalk made our noses and throats really dry.  

We got cleaned up, we wanted the chalk to dye our hair.

We were so exhausted. 

We got Chick-fil-A. (Sadie & Mary had never been there)

Went home and Sadie said we should wear our new skirts. 

We got to the theater, there was a huge line. Insane. 

We had to sit in the front section. 

I missed half the movie, because of too much awesomeness. 

The trash can and floor were lucky recipients of dinner. :)

 We came home and went to bed. 

The next morning (Sunday) we woke up early and all of us had upset stomachs.
We wanted to get back and go to church, since it's our last sunday.
 and We missed our boys! (yes, that means you andrew, ryan, derek, and joshua!)
We drove home and saw Mary's house.
Another great weekend.
I am so thankful to have Mary & Sadie as friends. 
We want to do it again next year. 
so worth it!

~Linz

Opposition

It is quite interesting how life works.  The closer, I try to come unto Christ, to be like Christ, the harder Satan works to try and bring me down. 

What is life...without trials, without hardships, without lessons to learn, without difficulties?

It would be awesome, but I think it would get a little boring.  

The same old days going by, no progression made. 
We are here to learn. 

 "But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage. " -Mosiah 7:33

I love when verses are just there and it's exactly what you need to read. 

"What you see and experience now is not what forever will be. You will not feel loneliness, sorrow, pain, or discouragement forever. We have the faithful promise of God that He will neither forget nor forsake those who incline their hearts to Him. Have hope and faith in that promise. Learn to love your Heavenly Father and become His disciple in word and in deed." 

- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I am so thankful for righteous priesthood holders. They are a great blessing to have in my life.  I don't know what I would do with out them.  Men stay worthy. We need you!

It's interesting how things play out, truth will always prevail.  That has been a recurring theme lately.  Have integrity, and always be honest.
Everything will turn out right.
Have a great day. 

~Linz

 

Stereotypes

I think stereotypes are really funny, especially of my own state.
When asked what people think of California, this is what they reply with:

• blonde hair
• tan bodies
• surfers
• Most often they would include the word stupid with surfer.  (interesting).

Here at college conversations typically go like this:
Hi my name is__________.
Where you from?
Me: California
Oh. Thats cool. You go to the beach a lot? Do you know how to surf?
Me: Um no.
(I have been to the beach, I love it. I have never attempted to surf.)

Teacher: Oh yeah these Cali kids can't drive in the snow.
"Oh, you're from Cali? How are you handling the weather?"

My favorite (which happened on saturday):
Oh where are you from?
California.
Oh that is soo cool.  You look like a Cali girl. Your pretty blonde hair and sunglasses.
Me: Thanks? (I was a bit flattered, but I hate being tied to the California stereotype).

I live in the mountains.
It snows quite a bit.   
I have driven in snow.
The mall, stake center, temple, Chipotle, In N Out, Target, Walmart, any major entertainment is an hour drive away.
I live four hours from a beach. 

This is it...pretty small.

I live in a small community.
Its a slow-pace kinda life.
Everyone knows everyone.
I feel like I lived a different way of life, then most kids from California.  
I deal with scorpions in my house.  Rattlesnakes in my yard.
Bears, bobcats, wild turkeys.
Coyotes keep me up with their obnoxious howling at all hours of the night.
We cut our own wood to stay warm. 
In many areas, there is no cell service. 
I wouldn't ever change where I grew up. I loved it. 

There are many different stereotypes out there, and that's why you shouldn't judge people by them. 

They aren't always true. 

~Linz

Weekend adventures

This weekend has been one of the best weekends.  

The sun came out, and it was warm.  (like 50 degrees warm).

 Watched Footloose with Ryan and Derek.  (Great movie). 

We went to our FHE sister (Heidi's) basketball game.  

Let me tell you.  Ryan and Derek may just be the greatest cheerleaders EVER. 

Such team sprit.  

When you are with them, you cant help but laugh. 

Applebees after with Ryan, Josh, Mary, & Sadie.  

(Thank you dad!).

Then off to Sadie's for a sleep over. Woke up early. Her siblings are so cute.  

Breakfast: muffins, bacon & eggs, hash browns. delicious.  Thank you Sadie's Family. 

Derek's rugby game.
 So warm, all our left sides are sun burned.
It was pretty fun to watch rugby in action.

Arctic circle.  Loud music. Windows down. Singing. 

Surprising Andrew with hamburgers at work.

More sun & Hw.   

Cookies from our home teacher.
Decorated the mirror with positive messages. 

 

THEN: We went to the Mad Flow Hip Hop Show. Andrew & Derek were performing.  WOW!  They did not disappoint.  We were all so proud.  Here is a trailer I made for them.  

You can watch the performance here:

Show

I couldn't have asked for a better weekend.  Sunshine and great friends makes everything great. :)

~linz

Thought of the day:

 It's weird having 20 different life options that all effect your life.  

Do I graduate in December or April?

Study abroad?

Internship now or later?

etc. 

The end. 

It will all work out. 

Have a good day. :)

~linz

Remembering others

In relief society, we had a great lesson.  It got me thinking; how often are we wrapped up in our own lives that we forget about those around us?

Do we take the time to ask others how they are? or get to know them?

I love this quote:

Everyone is going through something difficult, it's not just me or you.
What are we doing to help ease the burdens of others?

A simple question asked, might make all the difference:
What can I do to help?
 

"WHAT IF we could all wear a sign that said what WE REALLY MEANT? What if we could go straight past the small talk……..or the masks…….and we could actually go straight to the heart of the matter…….what if our friends and family wore signs like this?
…we would treat each other differently.
I think we should just try to imagine it………that when a friend is quiet…or not showing up to stuff she usually shows up to….or acting a little “off”….or a family member is wearing pajamas to the grocery store for weeks on end……or not answering the phone…..or the lawn is not mowed…..
IT IS A SIGN. It is not a sign that can be read in words and letters, but it is a sign that someone needs to be treated gently…that they need help….most of all, that they need love, understanding…and that they DEFINITELY DO NOT need to be judged. "
 -Excerpt from relief society lesson. Source: Article
The story is really good.  I encourage you to read it. 

Everyone has feelings, we are human.  Treat people with respect, it's quite simple. 

~Linz

An insight

I was talking with my mom about going through hardships and difficult experiences.  

Sometimes maybe going through the hardships isn't just for our own growth.  

Maybe it might be for someone else that may come into our life down the road. 

Maybe it's to develop compassion and understanding for others. 

"God allows us to learn by experience to instruct others."

Just a thought. 

~Linz

Pay attention!

Today's devotional was for me.  It's interesting how God relays information to me.  

One semester, I was not reading my scriptures daily like I should.  Well every devotional, talk in church, sunday school lesson was on reading your scriptures daily. 

OK! I get it. 

It's just interesting that this speaker prepared months in advance and the information delivered is relevant to me Right now. 

 Incredible.    

Notes from devotional:

• Keep eyes on the future, not the past
• Never let yesterday use up today
• Quietly forgiving and moving on, is a gift to yourself
• We all mistakes, that is why there is repentance (cast away grudges and move forward)
• Always acknowledge the Lord.
• Let go of mistakes made by others

36 more days til the end of the semester.  I am excited to go home and be with my family and soak up the sun in California (I love that place).  I am excited for Spring, there will be lots of new changes.  It's going to be an adventure. :)



~Linz

Challenges

Today's theme in church seemed to be on the topic of trials.  It was really inspirational, cause let me tell you...this semester has definitely been a challenge on so many levels.  

Our home teachers shared a quote today-

"We need challenges in our life to grow."

Although the semester has been quite a challenge, I think it was because I needed to grow.  
I needed a little push.  Although it's hard, I can see the good coming out of it.  

I am making new friendships, that I might not have, otherwise.  

I am relying more on the Lord.  

Getting back in the habit of daily scripture study.  

Church is much more meaningful, I am paying attention and getting so much more out of it.  

Its quite interesting to look and reflect and see that there are good things happening as well.   

I think, I was just...stuck in a rut, and this was what I needed to get out: to learn, to grow, to progress, to experience. 
Heavenly Father sure has an interesting way of doing things, but all I can do is trust. 
Oh the joys of life.  Party on!
 

~Linz

waiting

To whom it may concern~
I am not going to fight for your attention. 
Whether it be a friendship or relationship, it makes no difference. 
So if you want me, I'll be quietly waiting in the background. 
That's just who I am. :)

"it`s not up to me anymore
if you want me in your life
you`ll find a way to put me there."

~Linz

Disclaimer

I often times find it difficult to express my thoughts in writing.  So, if my posts seem like ramblings...they may be.  But I think this blog, may be more for me, than you.

Sometimes, you just need to get your thoughts out there, regardless of who sees them.  

Have a great day!

~Linz

Music

It's amazing what the power of music can do.  Music can pierce your soul with its tender words, it can make you want to get up on a table and dance, it can make you want to cry.  Music has a powerful influence, it can manipulate your feelings and thoughts.  It feeds your emotions. 

Music can shape the type of person you are as well, its quite powerful.  

 It always amazes me when I hear a song and it applies to what I am going through at that moment.  It makes you feel...not so alone, like someone really does understand.  Music has a healing power to it. 

This music video was played in sunday school, it was so uplifting.  I love the picture where Christ is holding the girl, its so comforting to know Christ is always there. 

The lyrics of a song can be uplifting and help you get through your day.  There are songs for everything: heartache, death, love, friendship... basically anything.  Music frees the soul.  Music is so prevalent in our lives, it's everywhere.  I guess, all I can say is, I am thankful for music.  I am thankful for the artists that create it. 

"Music is constant:

it's the one thing we can rely on to always be there.   There are so many words and cliches to describe what music means to a person.  But in the end, they all lead to one universal truth: Life is nothing without music. "

~Linz

Blessings in disguise

I am so grateful for the people in my life that make life bearable.  

Today started off terrible and ended Great.  Sometimes, I can't believe how lucky I am.  God really does love me, he truly does care about me.  He really does hear my prayers.  Life has been rough lately.  17 credits, graduation is down the road but coming up fast.  (That means finding internships, realizing you are becoming a grownup, and finding a job and and....)  Dealing with problems, trying to figure out life, and more.  It can add up fast.  

I am so thankful for:

• Friends that ask if your ok and you say, "no not really", and they reply with, "I'm coming to get you" and then take you out for ice cream.
• Words of inspiration given, that truly gave me a unique perspective.  
• Valentine's balloons.  
• Phone calls with mom.  I'm so glad she is there for me, I am glad for her listening and sometimes giving her advice and always giving me her support. 
• FHE brothers.  Being single on valentine's day has it perks, let me tell you.  Being kissed 6 times by two different guys...How could a girl get so lucky? Oh wait...lets make that 7...3 different guys. 
• I am thankful for the package mom sent a week ago.  I passed out valentines to others and was able to focus on others and not myself.  I believe service be it small or big really helps, when your feeling down. 
• Valen shared this video with me at 2 am.  All I can say, is perfect.  I love songs that just...describe your life. 

 

Friendship

I'm reading this book for a class. I actually really like it. There is this part, that made me stop and think about my life and the friendships in it. "Interestingly enough, the two men to whom Lincoln became the closest were also the two who had originally thought the worst of him." Often times, I prejudge someone I meet, and often times they become my closest friends. Edwin M. Stanton insulted Lincoln on multiple occasions and was very negative toward Lincoln. Lincoln knew of Stanton's abilities and knew that he was very competent. Lincoln put his feelings aside and appointed Stanton as the secretary of war. After working together for a while, they both came to understand, respect, and admire each other. The two men became very close. Sometimes we just have to put our pre-conceived notions aside, let them go. Otherwise, you won't get to know someone who could be a great friend.

I thought about the friendships in my life, that didn't end so well. Was there anything that I could have done different? I have pondered that question often. In the end, sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you try, the other person doesn't want to put in the effort.

I often revert back to thinking about a certain line in my blessing.
"Surely have friends and all, but be careful." Was that friendship not supposed to happen, and it did? Who knows...?

I think some of the best friendships are ones that require no effort. It doesn't feel like you have to try. It doesn't feel like work. It's just...natural. Once someone makes me laugh its like insta-friends. I thrive off laughter and humor. A friend is there to make your hard day a little easier. To listen, sometimes give advice, to just...be there. A friend makes secret code words with you. A friend doesn't keep a tally of who did what for who.

The past few semesters have taught me that communication is huge in friendships, any relationship really. I think often we sometimes are not quick to forgive our friends, because what they did hurt. "Ever notice that the people who hurt you the most are the ones you tend to love more."

I had been thinking about a certain friend. We hadn't talked in three months. Things kinda ended in an awkward, dramatic mess. Well the other night they sent a message and reached out. My heart melted. It made my night. Once you find a good friend, it's really hard to let go. And lets be honest, you can never have too many friends.

"Maybe some people just aren't meant to stay in our lives forever, maybe some people are just passing through. Some people just come through our lives to bring us something, a lesson we need to learn, and that's why they are there."

I have had great friends over the years.  They have taught me so much.  They brighten my day and for that I am thankful. 


~Linz

Things to do before...

A friend on facebook posted the following list...I love it!

10 Things All Single People Must Do

By: Amy Spencer

1. Travel Alone
Whether you're trying to find your way through the Paris Metro or the London Underground, haggling over a painting in Mexico or choosing where to bed down in the Badlands, traveling by yourself builds a confidence you simply can't get any other way. In an unfamiliar place, you have to make decisions by yourself, for yourself every day, which will build a self-reliance you'll always treasure-even when you become part of a twosome.

2. Wallow in the Ache of a Broken Heart
Oh, the pain. The agony. The pints of Ben & Jerry's in front of the cable TV. Yep, getting dumped is beyond awful, but guess what? It's the only way that you'll develop the empathy you'll need to be a better partner in a relationship. Because if you're sensitive to the grief someone else has caused you, you're less likely to do the same to anyone else. So, consider this painful milestone a lesson in karma that'll serve you well as you travel through your dating days.

3. Spend a Weekend With a Married Couple Your Age
On lonely nights, it's common for single folk to envision marriage as a cozy scene from a J. Crew catalog. But spend 48 hours with a real couple and you'll learn that in between the snuggling and pet names comes growling, bickering, silent treatments and maybe even a slammed door or two before they ultimately compromise. It will show you what married life is like, warts and all, so you won't over-idealize the two-becomes-one phenomenon again.

4. Don't Come Home All Night
That's right, wild thing. Crash on a friend's couch, take your friends up on that offer of a last-minute trip… Once you have a mate, you can't just take off on your own without explanation. And, truthfully, you won't want to. So if you don't have someone you have to call and check in with every few hours, take this opportunity to check out!

5. Stand Up for a Cause You Care About
Whether you volunteer to help register voters for the next election (why not start early?) or convince your neighborhood or apartment complex to start recycling, get fired up over an issue while you have the time to devote to it. It will remind you that while, yes, finding your soul mate is pretty darn important, there are other issues at stake in the world that could use your help. And besides, the big-heartedness you'll be cultivating is very attractive.

6. Have a Real Adventure
Learn to fly a plane, surf some big waves, or start your own business. Give yourself a high by doing something just for you, just for the experience-without having someone at home worrying about you or nagging you not to. Oh, and one more gift with purchase: Think about how much fun you'll have telling your next date about your daring experience.

7. Learn How to Take Care of Yourself
Being solo shouldn't keep you from cooking for yourself, so learn how to make an impressive meal for one (even if it's mac and cheese with your own three-cheese spin). While you're at it, learn how to back up your computer hard drive and sew on replacement buttons. You'll feel strong and self-sufficient-and you'll be well armed with skills to share when you are in a relationship.

8. Buy Something Hugely Impractical Just Because You Love It
Once you're in a relationship, you'll start thinking about your partner before you purchase pricey items-not just "Will he or she hate it?" but "Is this where I want to be putting my money if we're saving for a wedding?" The single life means a single bank account and an excuse to blow a wad of cash without (some of the) guilt. So, make yourself happy and buy something you crave, whether it's an expensive vintage movie poster or a macked-out mountain bike.

9. Develop a Hobby
Learn to woodwork, play acoustic guitar, speak French, DJ on turntables, or make digital short films for fun. Of course you can (and should) still have hobbies when you're dating someone, but your solo time is prime time to devote yourself to something that makes life more interesting for you-and makes you more interesting to others.

10. Be Completely, Utterly, Wholly Single for at Least Three Months
Hop-scotching from one relationship to the next can do you a disservice. Why? Because you're never more ripe for self-reflection than when you're on your own-and the more you know yourself, the more likely you are to find someone who's right for the real you.

Any more you would add?

~Linz

College

College is an interesting time. Much better then high school, might I add. I believe college provides more growth and opportunity than any other time throughout life. College provides learning experiences in dealing with people and preparing oneself for marriage, jobs, and other experiences.
I feel while at college, I have learned more about people and social situations, than actual school knowledge.

I am so thankful, that I am at a church school, where the standards are most like mine. My roommates and I would talk about this and how thankful we were for the positive atmosphere, BYU-Idaho provides. I don't have to worry about my roommates drinking, smoking, or doing immoral acts in my apartment. The standards up here are just higher than other schools, and for that I am thankful.

I am grateful for the friendships I have made and what those individuals taught me. It is always an adventure meeting new people and wondering how they will change your life. I was talking with a friend and they mentioned how interesting it is that semesters are never the same. I couldn't have agreed more. Even living with the same people, semesters are never the same as the last one.
I am so thankful for pictures, they capture snapshots of time,
that might never happen again. They remind me of fun times,
memories shared, and great moments.

“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”-Dr. Seuss

College has definitely been a growing experience and a learning experience, for that I am grateful. It's not always a walk in the park, there are major rough patches, but thats life.

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."-E.E. Cummings

~Linz

Gospel

Can I just say, I am so thankful that I am a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ.

This gospel is quite amazing. When I am having a bad day or a trial of some sort, the Lord never ceases to amaze me. He sends little tender mercies my way.
Living in the moment its quite emotional sometimes. But, in the end everything always works out. Sometimes, it is hard to look down the road into the future, because that is not now. It is not what you are dealing with. Having eternal perspective is key. I am so thankful I have this knowledge and light in my life.
I'm not sure how people without the gospel in their life, get by.

Tender Mercy # 1. People just being there and caring and willing to help me.
Tender Mercy #2. My mom. Always willing to listen.
Tender Mercy# 3. Blessings.
Tender Mercy #4.Doctrine & Covenants 121-

7 My son (daughter), peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; 8 And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes. 9 Thy friends do stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands.

Simply Amazing.