God Gave Me You...

Today my big brother got married. It turned out absolutely beautiful even after the monsoon that went through the area. Tornado warnings couldn't keep this party from going forward. We got our hair and make-up done at a salon before hand and we were able to just hang out and we tried to keep the stress level to a minimum. The barn where the wedding took place ended up with no power, but we had plently of candles. The DJ brought his own generator so we still had music. The ceremony took place on the dance floor. We had awesome food and a wonderful time on the dance floor. Oh, I also caught the bouquet. Guess I'm next?!

If you can dream it...

No trip to Florida would be complete without a stop by the happiest place on earth. Jennifer had part of a 3-day ticket she had to use up and I got a park-hopper ticket from an employee for free. So we made the most of it. For the first time ever we left before the parks closed for the night. So unlike us. But we still ended up having so much fun.

New hair

Today I did something that I've wanted to do for a very long time. I dyed my hair. I went blonde. I think I like it. I'll keep it for the summer.

Gotta get this out

I don't like being lied to- whether it's to soften the blow or just to be lied to.
I won't apologize for my actions, behaviors or words when I've done no wrong.
I meant every word that I said.

I won't apologize for having 3 college degrees from very prestigious universities.
I won't apologize for having a career.
I won't apologize for knowing what I want in my life at the age of 25.
I won't do it.

I can't help that you don't feel the same way.
Maybe you're just intimated.
I have no clue.

But please know this now- I won't put up with your crap. Your lies. Or anything else any longer.

I will bend over backwards for those that I call my friends.
I will try to please everyone.
Most often I put everyone else before me.
That's just who I am.

iPhone

I have had the same phone for about 6 years.

I thought while in Florida it was time to upgrade finally...

Here is my pretty new addition in my life.

It's so pretty!

V-day

Dear whoever needs this for future reference:

Valentine's Day seems to be the most made up holiday on our calender. If we are ever dating, engaged or married and Valentine's Day rolls around please do not waste any money on giant greeting cards, boxes of chocolate or huge, ugly stuffed animals in the color scheme of red and pink. Some flowers and dinner would be great. That's all.

Thanks!

Love, someone that doesn't enjoy the hoopla of Valentine's Day.

Where is the pavilion?

Everybody has rough days. Some rough nights. Last night that was for me.
Knowing not what to do- I turned to a General Conference talk I remembered from October.

I don't know why it always seems like those that don't do things the right way always get what they want when they want it. But I do try to tell myself that things happen in the Lord's time.
I felt last night that God was far from me and hadn't heard my prayers that I'd been saying for months.
Last night I had feelings of giving up. Not knowing how to go on. Not in a depressed weird way or anything. Just giving up.
There are people that I have grown up with that now are no longer active in the gospel, they do their own thing- drink, party, but have marriages, children and/or a steady companion. Why do they have all that when they aren't putting important things first?
Where is the pavilion? Last night I needed a reminder that He knows me and that He hears my prayers.
The uttering of the words "Thy will be done" were difficult to say. I know that it would be best if I did but last night that didn't make it any easier to say.