Day 9-Something you are proud of in the past few days

I have actually gotten up before 10 this entire week. Now that is what I call an accomplishment. I also booked a place to go camping this weekend with my roommates. Hopefully it doesn't rain on us. Cheers to Memorial Day Weekend!

Also, I only have 12 more days until I return to this....

I cannot wait :) 

Words, words, and more words

I have been thinking ALL day. Literally. Today was just one of those days where I contemplated a lot of things in my mind and questioned myself while trying to come up with the answers. This is tiring I tell ya though I came a little bit closer to some answers. One thing that has come back into my mind often is the way we act and what we say to those around us especially our family and friends. I will be the first to admit, sometimes I say what's on my mind when not thinking about what is coming out of my mouth. Most of the time it is meant to be funny, but sometimes does not come across as such and for that I am truly sorry. Words are powerful. They have the ability to draw people closer together with a simple compliment or to bring us down with degrading and hurtful comments whether they are intentional or not. My family and friends are counting me to treat them with the upmost respect and what I say to them or how I act defines our relationship. I know I should have realized this a long time ago, but it dawned on me today that the snarky comments made about anyone whether they are behind their back or not are not Christ-like, for a true friend would never do this. Everyone needs to be loved and nurtured. We all have our little quirks, but hey life isn't perfect and either are we. That's the beauty of the atonement. The way I act shows a lot about my character and who I am. I want my family and friends to know that I care about them. They mean a lot to me and are great people who deserve to be treated like princes and princesses because we are all children of our Heavenly Father.

The answer to this thought that contemplated my mind today is that I need to make a conscious effort to think before I speak. So simple, yet so profound. It reminds me of the golden rule- Do unto others are you would have them do unto you. If I want to be treated kindly, I must treat others the same and that is through my actions and words. They don't always have to be eloquent or well thought out, just saying and showing that I care goes far. I am done gossiping about others or basing my impressions on others based on what I have heard. My friends and family mean the most to me in this world, and I don't ever want words or poor actions to come between us because Eternity is a long time and I want to be together forever :)

As I thought about this, I quote I had heard awhile ago came to my mind by my favorite poet of all time. It pretty much sums up what I want to accomplish through better actions and kinder words. "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of little children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Day 8-Short term goals for this month and why

This post will indeed be about goals. I am a terrible goal-setter though I make goals nonetheless so I hope this counts for something, right? Maybe if I actually write them down on a blog...maybe I will be more inclined to follow them. We shall see.

GOALS

1. I know it's lame, but eating healthy. I really want to eat healthy this summer and stay away from those tasty desserts. This goal will be accomplished because I want to be healthy!

2. Find something in every day to be glad about because happiness ees the bessst!

3. Tell someone that I love them every day because love is what makes the world go round.

4. Find my way around Salt Lake City WITHOUT using google maps because I am determined not to have a terrible sense of direction anymore! (This one may take a little more than a month)

5. Read a book. It has been forever since I have read something for my enjoyment. It's time.

6. Start an epic summer of awesomeness with my family and friends because this summer is going to be so much fun (which includes a lot of otter pops).

7. Oh...and watch Nacho Libre because it is quoted so much in my apartment. I just want to know what is going on!

Well, that is all I can think of for now. That is a preview into my goals at the present moment.

And, this summer i really want to go here:

Tatsu might just be the coolest ride ever invented. X2 may come a close second. Anyone up for a trip to six flags? 

Day 7-A picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you

My family....I love them so much and don't know what I would do without them! It is quite weird not going home this summer and hanging out with them. I miss them a lot, but it is an awesome thing to know that families are forever :)

Ok, I know I already mentioned my family..but my parents are awesome. My parents have helped me so much through the lovely college years and have become some of my very best friends. They always give such great advice and give me their full support in all my endeavors whether or not they are always good decisions!

The Langhaim Family...oh where to begin? First off, they are just cool. I have known them for quite some time, and they have become my second family. They will never know how much they have helped me grow and develop into who I am today. I have watched them go through trials and show great composure through it all, and I hope to have a family that is just as awesome as them one day. Love you!

My roommates. Enough said.

Here is my favorite scripture-also something that has had a huge impact in my life

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9