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So throughout my life I have been told numerous times that I look like Kirsten Dunst. Once again I received the comment last night, but this time we decided to put it to the test... what do you think?

Only in Provo

As usual, I was running late to school today, as I am usually running late to everything (or perhaps I am never late nor early, I arrive precisely when I mean to). In a hurry, I generally throw my keys in a random pocket of my backpack, so every afternoon it is an adventure trying to rediscover them. Well, this time it was an especially long adventure... it was hot, I was exhausted, and I was going to be late for work. I completely emptied out my backpack, to no avail. I peered through the windows, but there was nothing hiding within the car. Where oh where were my blasted keys?!?! I didn't know what to do, I was at a complete loss. So, dressed in a skirt, teary-eyed and feeling beads of sweat begin to fall, I knelt on the sweltering pavement and said a simple and sincere prayer. I stood up, opened my eyes, and lo and behold, can you imagine what was sitting right in front of me on the roof of my car? I couldn't believe it! They had been there since 9Am, just hanging out for anyone to come and take. Only in Provo would they still be sitting there waiting for me. I promise I'm not dumb, I just have some blond moments sometimes (I can blame my brain disorders for that, thanks Mom :P ). However, these little "cerebral slips" as I have come to call them, always give me a chuckle, and for that, I am grateful to them, even if they do make me out to be quite the blond. :D

Gratitude for Tribulations

"Tribulations are frightening. And yet the Lord said: 'Be of good cheer, for I will lead you along. The kingdom is yours and the blessings thereof are yours, and the riches of eternity are yours." 'And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious' (D&C 59:7)."The kind of gratitude that receives even tribulations with thanksgiving requires a broken heart and a contrite spirit, humility to accept that which we cannot change, willingness to turn everything over to the Lord--even when we do not understand, thankfulness for hidden opportunities yet to be revealed. Then comes a sense of peace."When was the last time you thanked the Lord for a trial or tribulation? Adversity compels us to go to our knees; does gratitude for adversity do that as well?"President David O. McKay observed, 'We find in the bitter chill of adversity the real test of our gratitude . . . , which . . . goes beneath the surface of life, whether sad or joyous' (Pathways to Happiness, comp. Llewelyn R. McKay [1957], 318)."

Bonnie D. Parkin, "Gratitude: A Path to Happiness," Ensign, May 2007, 35 36

She's absolutely right, I don't know where I'd be without the trials in my life. I just currently was dealt another lovely one, that at first I thought was terrible, but now I can see that it is such an enormous blessing to me. Trials and tribulations continually teach me about myself, my relations with others, and how to love and accept love. I wouldn't trade them for anything!

Little Wonders

One of my favorite songs of all time is LITTLE WONDERS, by Rob Thomas (found on the soundtrack for Meet the Robinsons). This song is what finally brought me into the blogging world. Music has such a strong power to touch our souls, and this song certainly touched mine. Basically, we just have to let it go and enjoy life; it's not about the hustle and bustle and everything that we're trying to pack into each day. It's about the little things, the simple and beautiful things that truly make life worth living. Even this little yellow flower, growing in the middle of the desert, made me smile; it was one of those beautiful simplicities. Each day, look for them; look for at least one good thing, however small it may be, that occurred that day. I promise, you'll find it, and many many more. Remember it, and I know it will make things that much more wonderful.

Rob Thomas: Little Wonders

Let it go,
Let it roll right off your shoulder
Don't you know
The hardest part is over
Let it in,
Let your clarity define you
In the end
We will only just remember how it feels

Our lives are made
In these small hours
These little wonders,
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away,
But these small hours,
These small hours still remain

Let it slide,
Let your troubles fall behind you
Let it shine
Until you feel it all around you
And i don't mind
If it's me you need to turn to
We'll get by,
It's the heart that really matters in the end

Our lives are made
In these small hours
These little wonders,
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away,
But these small hours,
These small hours still remain

All of my regret
Will wash away some how
But i can not forget
The way i feel right now

In these small hours
These little wonders
These twists & turns of fate
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours, still remain,
Still remain
These little wonders
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away
But these small hours
These little wonders still remain

Facing Your Fears

I am an extremely curious, active, and adventurous person; I love experiencing new and amazing things. However, many of these adventures would include something high, or at least, above the ground. Any of these are too much for me. My entire life I have had a terrible fear of heights. I was always the kid that stood in line for the roller coaster for an hour, only to chicken out at the last minute and have to squeeze my way back through the line to wait on the bench until my friends were done. I was the kid who would make it all the way to the top of the high dive, only to shamefully climb back down the latter. Yes, I was the kid that everyone is always waiting in line for because the poor thing is too scared to move. I figured it was just something that I could learn to live with. Unfortunately, being the person that I am, that just wasn't going to work for me, no way.

Today was the day that it all changed. I went to CLAS ROPES course for our Humanities College Council retreat. There, we were forced to participate in many activities that really tried my trust and my fears, one especially. In this activity one was to climb up this massively tall tree and jump off of a platform at the top in an attempt to grab a trapeze ring. It was terrifying! Sure, I was harnessed in, but still, that doesn't make it that much better. Deep down inside I really wanted to do it, it looked like a ton of fun, but I was too scared. As usual I was just going to pass it by, but then our counselor told me, "When you're scared, that's when you just have to do it." It's so true in so many ways. So, I said a little prayer, and you know what? I totally did it! and it was amazing! In fact, now I have a sudden urge to go sky-diving. :) Sometimes life is funny, but it shouldn't stop us. Get out and do something exciting! Never let anything limit you. If I could face my fear of heights that's been plaguing me for 20 years, I can do anything!

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