Reflecting on today
I don’t remember where I was or what I was doing, but I do remember the effect it had on the people around me. I never wanted to fly in a plane, or have any of my family members flying…
Transitions: on becoming a sophomore
Hey, guys! This post is somewhat somber, but still important to me. I usually try to have a clever way of telling my stories, but tonight’s post is a little different and a little more personal. Since classes are about…
Waiting on a missionary… to write me a letter!
Clever title, eh? First of all, let me note that I am not waiting on a missionary. I have a few really good friends-I could even go so far as to say best friends-that are serving missions right now, who…
Happy Birthday, America!
As we all know, today is the 4th of July. The date that the United States of America became independent from England. A start of a new era, a new generation, built on a foundation of freedom and liberty. While…
The Enemy – A Short Story
She found herself in a deserted wasteland, alone, with only her one weapon left. Her surroundings were not unfamiliar, for she had fought this battle before. The difference between this battle and the last was simple. Before, there had only…
I want to be a missionary now
Hello, dear friends! Some of you may be wondering: “Wait? Isn’t this the girl who said she wasn’t going on a mission?” Let me explain: I have a tremendous love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. I want to do…
A Rose By Any Other Name
Hello, my friends! Today I would like to discuss a topic that is very near and dear to my heart: my name. The reason this topic is on my mind, is that I was recently called yet another name. It…
The Story of How I Broke My Left Ankle
YO, BLOGGERS! So, in my last post on this blog I mentioned a “broken ankle” story. Now is the time you get to read about how I broke it! Exciting, I know… Honestly, today I just feel like blogging. No…
Losing a loved one
Hello, Blogger-friends! This week’s post has a bit more of a somber tune. This morning at 6:05am, our beloved Prophet, Thomas S. Monson’s sweet wife passed away. My heart and my prayers are with the Monson family as they cope…
I stand all amazed
This is a post that I wrote as a draft, but never had the time to publish. Here you go! I Stand All Amazed The last few weeks have been difficult for me to keep a positive outlook on life.…