Innovation

I have decided that I need to have a theme for my blog...

I kept telling myself that this humble blog was like a journal, but that is false. There are some things that I have not put just because I did not think that they would be appropriate or even too private.

Turning this into a fashion blog would just be a joke. Not that I dress badly but I would not consider myself fashionable. Most of my wardrobe is from Wal-mart or hand me downs. That is the reality of it.

I do not investigate any certain thing to an extreme... music, actors etc. I don't obsess about things in life. I really just try my best to enjoy it.
For example, when it comes to movies, I am not critical. I enjoy quite a few genres of music but I only know a couple songs from each artist. I enjoy all food (Just go try some of my Chicken Fruit Alfredo. I will eat just about anything.)

I guess that just goes to show that I am more of an optimist. Right? Maybe there's a theme. Or motif.
But I am hesitant because I want to be sure that I am not advertising that my life is perfect because it is not. I have days where I feel as if I have stopped living completely.

I think I will try it.
As of now I will focus my optimism on:
Gratitude.
Food (A must).
New song of the day*.
My Movie Reviews (Short and sweet I swear).

My goal would be to maybe help somebody who is having a day of not living to see something to live about. A reason to be happy.
And if there is anything cliche' about this let me know, i.e. my title. I'm still unsure if I like it.


*I believe it is important to listen to a new song every day. A song you have never heard before.

The rainbow.

I don't know exactly how the phrase goes but the clouds always clear after a rainstorm.
Although today had it's stressful moments, I left work in such a good mood.
Costa vida for lunch. Not running from patient to patient. Getting out of the office on time. Getting to go dance for the first time in too long :}

I'm happe'

59 days.

It's been a while.

News.
I got my mission call.
I have been called to serve in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission, speaking Spanish. I report to the Dominican Republic Missionary Training Center in 59 days.

My goal for this blog is to post everyday until then. I will blog two posts but you will only be reading one right away the second you will be reading during my mission (thanks to the sweet little schedule gadget).

I will leave you tonight with this...
I am grateful for:
Parents who have loved and supported me in my decisions.
Friends who have brought smiles to my face constantly.
A gospel that has given me standards to live by.
A sister who, no matter how much I didn't want her to go, chose to serve a mission and be an example to me.
A little brother who has made sure that I don't become too much of a tight wad.
My talent to dance when I need therapy.
All my siblings for the love they bring to our family.
A beautiful world that our Heavenly Father has blessed us with.
Our Savior and brother, Jesus Christ, who took upon himself the sins, sadness, sickness, and burdens of the world. He understands the good and the bad and because of His love for us we can return to live with Heavenly Father again someday.

A few words on gratitude

Today I decided to go back and look at some old posts of mine. I only read a couple but it was enough.

At the beginning of this year I was thinking that time couldn't pass any slower. I was so stressed and I was a wreck. I was missing Natalie and I was having a hard time handling it... I was reminded of this when I read this post.

In church many times I have heard stories of saints in the Book of Mormon and also in these latter days who, when going through hard times, draw close to the Lord. As life begins to get better they drift away. I feel as if I have done this in my own way. Not to an extremity where I've stopped praying at night or lacked in my church attendance but concerning my relationship with my Heavenly Father.

The beginning of this year was hard. As I look back I feel as if my life is much better. I live in a cheaper apartment. I still have wonderful roommates. I have a job that gives me the hours I want. I don't live too far away from campus. But I have not shown any gratitude.

We were sent here to this earth to learn and grow. God understands that we aren't going to be perfect while we live but the important thing is that we are living and we are keeping God apart of it the whole time.

I'm grateful for my challenges. I have definitely learned from them. I am grateful for a sister who has faith enough to sacrifice a small bit of her life to serve the Lord. Her example has given me strength as I made the decision to do the same. In the Lord I am ready for anything that is to come. I pray that as I continue to live that I don't forget to live without gratitude.