Last night!

It's officially my last night in my apartment in the Seasons! And I get to spend it with just me left in the apartment. Aha...such a good feeling. I just spent the last hour cleaning and Dad and I moved all my stuff over earlier today. Super excited about moving. I feel like this is a huge change for me. Definitely a good and much needed change. Now comes the fun part- shopping for furniture, and things I need, then organizing my new place and decorating! 

Also, I finished my last two exams tonight and did well. I should end up with all A's this semester. Moving out back to Utah was a great decision. I'm feeling like I am exactly where I need to be. 

These are exciting blessed times my friends. 

Xoxo 

Hello world

" As is a tale, so is life,not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters"~ J.K. Rowling 

I am feeling truly blessed and overwhelmed. It's always interesting how things end up coming together and falling into place. Thankfully Heavenly Father has a perfect plan for me! 

I found an apartment. Just me. 

I. Am. So. Thrilled....so incredibly thrilled. 

This will be my official first place and I can't believe it. I looked forever, along with my awesome mom, to find something. It was all too expensive or went fast. Finally, finally my mom found this adorable basement apartment. It's perfect. A little on the smaller side, but for just me, it's perfection. The kitchen I love! It's all been recently renovated. Plus, the family above me are just darling and I think it will be great. I can't wait to start decorating and making it my own. I've been a little Pinterest crazy lately looking for ideas. I hope it turns out cute! Naturally, I'll post pictures. I move in this week. My dad is so wonderful and flying out to help me - move, pack, clean, take me shopping, put things together, etc. He is so great. I'm so grateful for such incredible parents who help me. The Best!! 

School semester ends this week. Three exams left. Then Done. And with all A's might I add. I'm very proud of myself. Then one month break until fall semester starts. 

Other exciting news is I got a new job that is right downtown. Very very very grateful for this opportunity. I hate leaving my current job and giving notice but you go with what you feel is right. I think it will be awesome. Andddd no hour long bus ride to and from work. YAY! - motion sickness is horrible. 

So many big things happening. I am excited, nervous, and don't really know what all I'm feeling. For sure grateful to Heavenly Father for looking out for me and having a plan specifically catered to me. 

Xoxo 

Good uplifting story

Soooo, I read this on fb. It was a good cute story. Uplifting. And after my day, it's perfect. 

 The Fern and the Bamboo

One day I decided to quit…I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality…. I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

“God”, I said. “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”

His answer surprised me.

“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?”

“Yes”, I replied.

“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

“In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. The same in year four.

“Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.

Compared to the fern, it was seemingly small and insignificant.

But just six months later, the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.

“Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots? I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.

“Don’t compare yourself to others.” He said. “The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful.

“Your time will come”, God said to me. “You will rise high.”

“How high should I rise?” I asked.

“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return.

“As high as it can?” I questioned.

“Yes.” He said, “Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”

I left the forest, realizing that God will never give up on me. And He will never give up on you.

Never never never give up. 

–Author Unknown

xoxo 

You want to know what is awesome?

GROUP PROJECTS!

Not.................

I have a project in my psychology class due this Tuesday. Mind you, we have known about it for about a month or so now. Well here it is Sunday night and guess what? I haven't heard from my group members. Except one tonight (who hasn't been to class in months), he wants to get together tomorrow and choose a project. Hello...I'm done! I have the project completed. Thanks for all the help! Except they haven't helped at all. Two of my group members are engaged and don't care about school anymore. Another, I don't know what is going on with her, and the last one like I already said hasn't been to class in forever. I'm sure they think I'll gladly slap their name on and they can get credit. Yeah, you got another thing coming! 

Two things will happen. One, the other members will have some project ready for Tuesday (we could combine!..HA) or two, they will want to take credit for what I have done. No worries, the teacher has been emailed and now aware of the situation. 

But seriously when I hear group projects I always roll my eyes and scream inside. I always get the group who does nothing. Awesome guys, some of us really are here to learn and are in fact paying for an education. Thanks for caring.

Rant over.

Ps. I need a place to live in like a month. I'm moving out and needing a new awesome place. Preferably one I won't have to move out of anytime soon. Also, something by myself will be better. No more roommates! It's time to be on my own. Studio anyone? Let me know if you hear something.

xoxo