These are the thoughts that go through my head as I pace back
and forth watching scantily clad people splash around at 7 peaks. This
job kinda sucks because I have so much time to think. I don't like thinking that much about nothing and everything at the same time.
My friend Kassie put it best by saying:
"Nineteen years old is the worst age for a mormon girl.
All the boys are on missions, all your friends from college don't live in the same state as you, and the rest of your friends living in Utah are off on adventures. (i.e. study abroad, service abroad, or anything else abroad.)"
I have a best friend staying in Africa for over a month. And even when she gets back we won't see each other very much, maybe not even until school starts.
I have a best friend in Mississippi that I won't see for two years.
And the best friend right in front of me is changing, fading almost.
TH IS BLOWS.
YOLO
How do you find a balance of living in the moment and keeping an eternal perspective/ the big picture? I've always struggled with looking ahead and not enjoying the moment, but this summer I don't really have anything to look forward to. I work everyday. I workout everyday. I ride everyday. There are certain moments of bliss but I'm stuck in an awkward phase and I'm not quite sure when I'll get out of this rut. It's tiring and frustrating.
Take a minute, or 5 to be exact, listen, feel, and think. Enjoy :)
So I have amazing cousins. Like out of control amazing. Shout out today to Nicole- she sings and plays piano in this video. She is now serving a mission in Richmond Virginia. Sam and her husband are also my cousins, they be playin that string instrument like none other. You can check out the rest of her music on facebook or at http://poppinsko.blogspot.com/.
Seriously though folks, this is starting to get quite comical. We are young! Live a little will ya?!
However, I do whole heatedly congratulate those that are getting married. It is exciting. I'm just glad I'm not not one of them.
In other news, this lovely couple is engaged. I'm not quite sure how I feel on the matter. I liked them together in The Last Song. However I think Miley should stick with the attractive dude from The Hannah Montana Movie, and he should stick with Katniss. And I should be Katniss.
Letters letters letters.
I have put off writing these for far to long but at least they'll get them, right?
Rereading their old letters in order to respond brought back sweet, sweet memories and so much love.
For example:
"[talking about cheese fondue]... and you would love it because you can knock people's bread off their poker and steal it! And you would probably end up throwing it at me. Just like that time you threw pudding. That was so mean of you :) I'll forgive you one day."
Missions really are the best thing that could happen to these young men. It amazes me how much they've grown and changed. Oh gee I just love them.
"Being on a mission is really like the best thing ever. It has really shown me how to be both happy and focused, something I am not so good at. But I am working on it!"
"I want you to know that I know the Book of Mormon is rue. It is the word of God. It shows us the pathway to happiness. I knoww that if we follow the commandments we are blessed. Every single time. The church is true, and it is the most important truth there is. So stick to it!"
"I have loved the MTC. I seriously learned so much in spanish and the gospel. My testimony has certainly been strengthened."
"The work is hard, but the reward is beyond worth it. I love being a missionary. I consider it the hardest way to have the most fun you can imagine."
"It's been a geat experience and I've loved my mission so much. It has meant everything to me. It has changed my life. My Savior has begun to mold me. I've learned from experience that obedience to God and the prophets is crucial. It makes all the difference."
Missionaries are amazing.
And of course, if you need a smile, this is a must see.
