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today,

with my favorite flower clipped in hair,

anything is possible.

yes my dear it is ;)

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my gmail weather forecast is foggy

"Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training. These experiences, while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others."
{Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Come What May, and Love It, Ensign", Nov. 2008, 27}

"In our search to obtain relief from the stresses of life, may we earnestly seek ways to simplify our lives. . . . May we be worthy to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost and follow the guidance of the Spirit as we navigate this mortal journey."
{L. Tom Perry, "Let Him Do It with Simplicity, Ensign," Nov. 2008, 10}

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my new favorite:

dancing like no one is watching.


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selfish

I want to feel empowered. appreciated. better than before.

I want to receive all I've been dreaming of giving.

I want to be BOLD and make move.

I want to celebrate the malleable reality {as Jason says} without doubt or discouragement.

I want to make the effort, work until I can't go on, and serve until my last breath even though I know it will be hard.

I don't want to be annoyed anymore.

I want to pour out my soul.

I just want

......

The race is on!

The contestants are set. The start of the race begins on the sidewalk, the bridge over the stream. They are all there: Chip, Fly, Leaf, Butterfly, Mud, and Thunder Storm.

Ready? Set. GO!

The little fans cheer on from the sidelines, walking alongside the contestants. They wait in anxious anticipation for the results.

"Go Chip!" "Faster leaf!" "Hurry!," they chant

. . . but up ahead we see an obstacle or two. The Ducks. What will happen when their paths cross? Will the ducks ignore their little race? or will they think the contestants are food, ending the race all too soon?

We all wait in suspense.

The moment inching forward.

Coming slowly.

Slower and slower . . . until . . . Chip--the lead--comes by.

Thankfully, and with a sigh of relief, he gets by without a scratch . . . then fly barely sneaks past, luckily unseen as a duck dipped her head in the water in search of food . . . but next we see Leaf, with his wide body and colorful stick adornments on top. The moment has come. He tried to sneak by like the others, but he is spotted! The duck seizes the opportunity and attacks Leaf! Next thing we know Leaf's sticks are strewn about and his body is mangled to pieces. His little fan looks on from the sidelines, ashen faced and distraught.

But the race goes on. It always goes on.

Who knows the end? Who can say what happened to Chip and Thunder Storm and the others? They continue to race down the stream, the children's cheering voices get drowned out as they get further and further away. The race continues even when not in sight.

These days of summer. They used to be so free. They used to last forever. What happened to them? They grow shorter. The time to play outside with your friends and race your boats made of leaves become less frequent. You get caught up in the duties and order of the day. Those days are too easily forgotten, but even though those days get drowned out as they get further and further away, the race still goes on. Life still goes on. Who knows? Someday I may get those carefree summer days back.

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why i have the best friends. ever. part 1.

1. they each have something to offer me and i have learned so much from them

2. they are not afraid to be themselves, either when we are together or with others

3. they are all so talented

4. they are ridiculously funny!!

5. they are always intune with how you are feeling and are not afraid to confront you about it

6. they can make your day brighter just by coming home from a long day to see their beautiful faces

7. they listen. they care. the love.

8. they give you little suprises like visiting you at work or taping a special present on your door. {see below pics}


I can't wait to be with you girls tonight! Only 3 1/2 hours left!! I LUH YOU!

and here is a little treat for you

In honor of HP6
wes, jared {aka boyfriend}, & tyler present . . .

the snuggie!

I love this monologue by Ellen found here. Also I love the chocolate on Tyler's teeth, haha!