Saturday or Sunday of last week I realized that somethings in my life needed to change.
In honor of Valentines day, I thought I would do a week of things for me.
So I set some goals.
1. Dress for Success all week. Everyday I would wear something super cute and my hair would be done. I normally do this, but I really wanted to dress for me to make sure I felt good.
2. No Facebook. I really don't like Facebook and I constantly waste time scrolling mindlessly through the dumb articles and peoples posts. I realized that all that negativity was bringing me down.
3. 30 minutes at least of Religious Study. The time I was spending on Facebook could definitely be spent in my scriptures and the Ensign.
4. Finish a book for me. I just miss reading :)
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So.. This was all a great plan.
But, last week ended up being one of the weirdest weeks.
We ended up having a snow storm Monday and classes were canceled. It was freezing and I still had to wake up early and work the dinning hall.. So I just dressed warm. It was my day to just hide and it was quite wonderful.
Kaylee and I were yelling out my window. I looked down and saw one track in the snow. I don't know what it could be.
Tuesday we were having Friday classes to make up from the first snow day we had a few weeks ago. So that messed everyone up! I had a pretty rough day emotionally. I must say that I am very grateful for friends and my bishop who is just wonderful!
Wednesday was finally a normal day. I decided to wear my Young Women's medallion, along with my cute outfit. It reminded me that I am a daughter of God all day.
And here is my full outfit.
Thursday I got to wear my new shoes for the first time. I am in love with them and planning to buy like four more pairs. Or if someone wants to buy me some... I'm a 7.5.
Friday we had such a good forum! Michael Gibbons spoke on positivity. He talked a lot about how what we fill our lives with become our reality.
I wore an outfit I have never worn. I quite liked it!
Dinner was hilarious. I made Ethan and Cody take "Which Disney Princess Are You." Then all of us took "What is your Patronus" among many other funny quizzes.
I had this feeling that I needed to go to the musical Friday night. I had a ticket for Saturday so I wasn't quite sure why. But I went and bought a ticket and walked in and saw one of my friends who I haven't been able to really talk to this semester. I sat down by her and she gave me a hug and started crying. She told me how happy she was that I was sitting next to her. It was such a cool experience.
The musical was beautiful again.
The best part of Saturday, was the fact that it was over 60 degrees. I covered someones lunch shift in the dinning hall than went to the mens lacrosse game. I know nothing about lacrosse and after watching one game I would like to announce that I still no nothing about lacrosse.
I went to the closing night of Secret Garden and that was by far their best performance! Everyone was so good and the pacing was wonderful. I am now obsessed with all of the music.
Sunday was raining but still pretty warm.
Can I just mention again how amazing by Bishop is? He invited me over for dinner with his family. It was fajita night! It was so good to be with a family and to just feel their love. They are incredible.
So here is my goal wrap up:
1. I loved getting dressed up everyday. I didn't always want to or have energy to, but when I felt good about what I was wearing, other people could feel my confidence. When you are confident in yourself, it definitely shines off of you.
2. I didn't completely cut out Facebook. But I cut down on it by probably 90%. I LOVED it. I focused energy and time on maybe other things. I recommend this to everyone.
3. I wasn't able to do a full 30 minutes of study everyday, but I did it most of the week. It was amazing. Those 30 minutes were so full of peace and enlightenment. It was so important that I felt that this week.
4. Who was I kidding. I am behind in school reading. When was I going to finish a book for myself?
I have been thinking a lot this week about who I want to become and where I want to go in life. I took some big steps this week with friends and just understanding people. I was able to sit in on a lot of priesthood blessings for my girls this week. Those were incredible and always make me realize how special each and everyone one of us is.
I still have a long way to go to figure out the direction I am supposed to go. But I can promise that Christ will be at the center of the whole journey.
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