Tarjay

You know those moments where you read something or hear something and just think to yourself, "that describes me perfectly" ? I saw this on pinterest and feel that way about it. I can totally relate.

Also, I totally spent 50 bucks at Target yesterday. And when I came home I didn't even remember what I bought. So it was obviously useless stuff. But hey, it was Target.

What I Believe

I have been spending a lot of my time lately reflecting on where I am with life. So much has happened in the past couple of years. I have been stretched in ways that I never thought possible. 

But through the ups and the downs I always had my Savior, Jesus Christ. I spent a lot of time on my knees. He answered every prayer. He calmed every fear. He gave me comfort when I had none. 

I just wanted to take the time and share with you what I know. No matter what happens, I know that the Lord is always there. He hears and answers every single prayer. Through Him we can endure the hard times, and enjoy the good times. I know that Jesus Christ died for us. He has made it possible for us to be cleansed of all our sins. He has made it possible for us to be with our families for eternity. 

I know that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon by the power of God. He restored the true church to the Earth. I know that President Thomas S. Monsen is the living prophet. He is God's mouthpiece. 

I know with out a doubt in my mind that the Book of Mormon is true. I have read it. I have prayed about it. There is no other book that can bring the same peace that it brings. So many of my prayers have been answered from reading it. I can't imagine how I could be where I am at right now with out it. 

I have truly come to know that Jesus Christ loves me. He is my Savior, my brother, my Lord, and my Redeemer. I know that He will always be there for me. He has a plan for me. I know I can always rely on Him for anything. No matter what. 

Friends.

My friends have been occupying my thoughts a lot lately. It is amazing to me that I am surrounded by so many incredible people. Most of the friends I have are unexpected. I don't know how we came to be such good friends. But I am very glad that we are.

There are certain relationships that are so great there are no words to really describe it. It is so great that I can know someone and trust them enough to talk to them about anything. I know that they are listening. I know that they care. I can tell them about the stupid little meaningless things that happen throughout my day. But I can also talk to them about genuine concerns that I have or struggles that I am going through. And in return, I can be a listener to them.

Friendships are not the easiest things for me to develop because I am a very reserved person. I don't put myself out there and talk to people just to talk. So when I stumble across someone who can suddenly be one of the best things that has ever happened to me is such a blessing. These little unexpected friendships have changed my life. I have a Heavenly Father who knows exactly who I need by my side as I make my way through this weird little life of mine. And I am so full of gratitude. I am so happy.

High Five for Friday

This has been one of the longest weeks ever! I can't believe it is Friday now :) So here are the top 5 things from my week! :

[one] 

I had a lot of fun spending Sunday with my mom and sister. It was a good Mother's Day weekend :) We ended up watching Star Trek First Contact while eating seven layer dip. I won't lie to you...I like that movie :) We also got to skype Elder Liddle!!!! It was so awesome to see his face and to hear his voice. I miss that boy more than ever now. That was our last skype with him though. Next time I see his face it will be at the airport!! We're getting there :)

[two] 

On Wednesday I got together with some people at work and we played Super Smash Bros. That is one awesome game! It was fun spending time with them, even though I was getting my butt kicked the whole time...haha. I enjoyed it.

[three]

I got payed on Thursday! I have been working a lot lately, so this was a nice little addition to my bank account :) I am so blessed to have this job.

[four]

I have been spending way too much time on netflix lately...I discovered Prison Break. And it is really easy to keep watching until like 2 or 3 in the morning...haha. I am almost done with it though :( I don't want it to end. 

[five]

I survived work today! I will just tell you that so many things went wrong with me today that I am very impressed that I am still sane right now. I am so dumb sometimes. That's all I'll say.

I hope you all had a great week! I am looking forward to this weekend. I get to see the new Star Trek tomorrow afternoon. I am very excited. 

Lifted Higher

Do you ever find yourself struggling and going through a hard time but you don't really know why? I'm kind of going through one of those moments. I'm just getting a little tired of some things that keep happening over and over again in my life. Stupid mistakes that I keep making. These things distract me. They keep me from being the happiest I can be. 

And of course, as I was browsing through pinterest I found these quotes that inspired me. I need to remember that no matter what, God is giving me hard times to strengthen me. He will lift me higher.

The Lord has blessed me with tools to strengthen me. I think the biggest blessings I have right now are my friends. They are great. I can't even imagine where I would be if I did not have people who I can trust completely and talk to about anything. They are some of the greatest sources of strength. That is something that I always need to remember! :)

It's Not A Waste

I just wanted to say a little bit about why I am choosing to go to cosmetology school. I have this horrible problem with worrying about what people think of me. So whenever I say I am going to hair school I kind of cringe because in my head I'm saying "Ok they think I am so vain and only care about looks. This chick must be stuck up." But it isn't true, I just have the problem of assuming that people think that.

I saw this quote on someone's blog quite a few months ago, and it really made me stop and think about why I want to pursue this career path. I've definitely struggled with choosing a path that is so focused on vanity. It seemed kind of empty. But this quote changed my mind.

Full quote here:

So we are, on a finite level, people who can create. Why does man have creativity?  Why can man think of so many things in his mind, and choose, and then bring forth something that other people can taste, smell, feel, hear, and see?   Because man was created in the image of a Creator.  Man was created that he might create.  It is not a waste of man's time to be creative.  It is not a waste to pursue artistic or scientific pursuits in creativity, because this is what man was made to be able to do.  He was made in the image of a Creator, and given the capacity to create- on a finite level of course, needing to use the materials already created- but he is still the creature of the Creator. 

-The Hidden Art of Homemaking 

God gave me the desire to be creative. My love for the beauty industry was not an accident. It's not an accident that I love styling hair. It is not an accident. I love to be creative with hair and make up and other things in the beauty industry.

This career path will give me the opportunity to meet so many different people and interact with them on a level that is personal.

I have learned to never underestimate the Lord's power to use my creative desire for something greater. I believe He has already set up my path and it is my choice to use it for something more. I was not given my desires and talents on accident.

And I will use them for something more.