Oh I just can't wait...

...for Christmas.

haha. but really, lets be honest. This hot weather? Has got to stop. I mean tomorrow is October for Pete's Sake. 

It's a joke right? I wish.

Some other things I'm excited about.....

School, kinda. It has been so hard, and is pushing all of my buttons right now, but I really do love it. Aaannndd, I changed my major.....again.... but I think I'm done changing.

I colored my hair for the first time! I guess I should say I put a little color in my hair. Its kind of the ombre? look. It's very subtle because I was so nervous, but I la la LOOOOVE it!

See, you can hardly tell, the ends are lighter mostly.

I'm excited for November, because my sister is coming home to visit for like a day... WOOT!

And mostly for Wednesday. You see, I have this friend, that I care dearly for, and in April he had to come home from his mission because his companion messed up big time. I know everyone is always like whaaa?? but it was sad. He has been such a trooper for the last six months and has faced this challenge with such determination to get back out and finish his last ten months. Well, this week he finally gets to. If you knew some of the junk that has happened this last little while you would be doing the same happy dance I did. I cried I was so happy.

Well last night he and I went out. While I am SO unbelievably happy and proud of him, I find myself feeling sad (for myself). It's bittersweet, but mostly sweet.

This is the most recent picture I have of us, it's from prom in 2010 but it will have to work. That seems like forever ago. 

Good luck Elder, you'll be getting my letters soon! :)

XOXO

-E

essay frustration

Don't worry. I've only been staring at this screen for the last 45 minutes... 

bghghgthyt5665trt6 <-- the result of me beating my head against the keyboard....

Someone please put me out of my misery. or write my essay. either one. 

not feeling the x's and o's this time.

-E

heavy heart

How do you make someone feel loved?

How do you show people you appreciate them?

Today I was talking to my parents and we were joking around and my dad said something like why should I care whether or not people like me. I don't even like me.

whatever sounds/images/feelings you can associate with a breaking heart, insert them here. I was am so sad. How am I supposed to change that? 

Please. any input helps. 

xoxo

-E

Overcome

Do you ever feel so blessed that you don't know what to do with yourself? Like you're about to burst at the seams with gratitude/love/happiness/joy/every good feeling imaginable?

Today that's how I feel, but I also am feeling so humbled. What have I done to deserve such blessings in my life? I don't know, but I know that I am going to dedicate my life to the Lord to attempt to repay such a glorious debt. My heart is so full of gratitude and love, and my thoughts are turned to a beloved hymn. How Great Thou Art.

{via}

"And when I think, God, His Son not sparing,

Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in.

And on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin.

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee!

How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art."

{via}

Happy Sabbath! :)

the past little while

So things have been a bit crazy {as usual} around here. But I am going to make up for it right now with some highlights, and snip-its from the last little while.

I'm going to put these like they happened in my head, so if they don't make sense I'm terribly sorry.

Last Thursday: That moment when you come home and the truck is in the driveway the car is in the garage, but no one is inside or outside, and then you find a plate with that nights dinner sitting on the table and there is till half of it left....... Panic. luckily they walked in soon after that.

also he is a little bit ridiculously good looking.

I think I've been watching The Mentalist too often. It's messing with my head.


Fall Decorating is done! Can I tell you how happy that makes me? Probably not. It's so great. especially after it's been SOOO hot here for the past few weeks. Now that my inside looks festive it's time for the outside to get that way. Jump on it mother nature! Here's a little peek :)

My classes are kicking my trash a little. Normally I love reading, but I HATE being forced to read, especially those textbooks that are worded for people with abnormally high functioning brains, which I will admit I don't have... but I'm learning, and that's a major plus.

HA! I wish!

I've been getting to know some pretty awesome people both at school, and in my ward. I told my mom the other day that I'm so grateful to be who I am. For some reason or another I have discovered that it is easy for me to converse with others. I bet some people think I'm crazy or annoying, but I just LOVE meeting new people.

And now, Labor Day Weekend. I must be pretty crazy. My parents went out of town for the weekend, and left me here alone. I'm talking house all to myself. PARTY? yeah, no. What did I do all weekend? Friday I stayed up late (like midnight, pathetic right?) and watched movies, Saturday I cleaned most of the house, did some laundry and then went out with some friends. Sunday I went to church and stuff and went to bed at about 9:30ish. This morning I got up at five, and now I find myself doing some more cleaning and laundry and then I'm going to do homework. Yay for no life.

also I made myself a legitimate breakfast for champions! check it out.

Potato, peppers, eggs, bacon, YUM! I feel a new hobby coming on... oh no.. 

If you have any good recipes you'd love to share, I'm open to ideas :) 

Oh and happy Labor Day folks! I hope everyone had a fantastic 3 day weekend.