19 Things To Do Before I Turn 20

The cool thing about having my birthday on December 30 is that it's so close to the end of the year. I've never done New Year's Resolutions but I think I'm going to do something similar to them this year. I want to accomplish nineteen things before I turn twenty. Which means I have a year to do these things. As I accomplish the things I will write about it on this blog.

1. Go at least one month without facebook.

2. Blog at least four times a month.

3. Run a 5K and not die.

4. Run a half-marathon and smile at the end of it.

5. Learn how to cook five more meals.

6. Do service for someone once a week.

7. Share my testimony at least twice a week.

8. Read the Book of Mormon in it's entirety.

9. Call my loved ones more often.

10. Become a 4.0 student for the next three semesters.

11. Get a job and be good at it.

12. Go off of sugar and other unnecessary things for 21 days.

13. Be a better class president.

14. Have all my homework done at least two days before it is due.

15. Learn ASL. (If Kiersten or Carli read this, I plan on using you guys! ;) )

16. Go to the temple at least two times a month.

17. Read Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen.

18. Only let the positive thoughts linger in my head.

19. Be generous and kind in all of my thoughts and actions.

A lot of these things will take the whole year but I like them for that reason. I've been thinking a lot about how I want this year to be my best year. I hope that all of you have thought of resolutions and I hope you all can achieve your resolutions. 2012 is going to be a great year and I can't wait to start it! Oh, and the next time I blog it will be in 2012. Weird! Actually, I might blog again today but don't count on it!

Hannah's Top 11 in '11

I stole this idea from another blog. I wanted to do something similar to this and I really liked how she did it.

11. I got to be a senate page this year and I absolutely loved it. I met a lot of wonderful people there and I will forever treasure being a page. I met Jacob and Livvy there and they happen to be some of my favorite people. I hope to go back and visit while the legislation is in session this next year.

10. I graduated from high school!!! 

9. I got accepted into the LDSBC and got a huge scholarship. This was a major accomplishment and I'm very thankful for the LDSBC.

8.I decided that I wanted to be a paralegal. Yes, I figured out what I want to do with my life. I loved my law class and I was decent at it. My teacher thinks I will be able to do a great job and I'm excited to find something I like and I'm good at.

7. Porter came home from his mission and I was able to spend time with all of my family. :) Yes, all nine of us were together again. We went on a family trip together and had a lot of fun. We were also able to spend Christmas together and that was a blast!!

6. I moved four hours away from home. I've met a lot of fabulous people, can cook a few great meals, and I've become a decent housekeeper. 

5. I planned two dances and Mr. SF and didn't kill anyone. Okay, I was very frustrated but I learned a lot this past year from having that much responsibility. Looking back I'm very thankful for everything that happened. 

4. I raised over 8000 dollars for my class. I helped our class make it to Lagoon and stay overnight. I also helped them be able to have a party after graduation at the Rex. 

3.  Psych... Psych...Psych... I survived flubbing the word psychologists at my graduation. Yes, it is my most embarrassing moment, but I didn't mess up on anything else! ;)

2. I performed in front of 100+ people. As I mentioned earlier I am in the improv club at the LDSBC. They had a performance and had 100+ people show up. Which means I made that many people laugh at some point. Well, I didn't alone, but I was definitely part of it!

1. I made it through my first semester of college! I took seventeen credits this semester so I could finish all of my core classes. I only have to take law and religion classes now. I finished this semester off with a 3.8. I am fully confident that I will be able to have a 4.0 for the next four semesters! I loved the challenge of college.

After reading through these I realized I brag a lot. However, I think my mom is the only one who reads this blog so that is alright. These are a few of the cool things I have done this year. Looking back I think I've changed a lot this past year. I can't wait to see what 2012 brings. I hope everyone had a great 2011!

Day Thirty!!

I made it! I can't believe I actually did thirty posts. Okay, some were put together and very lame, but I am still very proud of myself!

I really did enjoy finding things to be thankful for everyday and I realized that  I have a lot of things I could have written about. So, I am thinking I might do a Thankful Tuesday or a Thankful Thursday. I'll have to see if I feel up to it. Which I'm sure I will. 

Today I'm thankful for the Gospel. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was born to two amazing parents who have a firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In our church we are given a baby blessing. Someone who holds the Melchizedek Priesthood.( If you want to learn more about that click on this link, Melchizedek Priesthood ) I was given a blessing that I might be more like Hannah from the bible. I have told you all of this before. 

Well, Hannah is the mother of Samuel from the Bible. I loved having someone to look up to and be more like. I've always had a testimony because of my parents. However, I've had to actually find truth in my testimony. I was baptized when I was eight. I already had a simple testimony by then. I knew that the church was true, that I was going to be with my family forever, and that I loved my family. I had gained this testimony from my parents and primary. I loved singing the primary songs and those alone helped my testimony to grow. 

My testimony continued to strengthen as I graduate primary and became a beehive. A beehive, which is part of the young women group in my church, is twelve and looks up to the older girls in the young women. I remember being so amazed at how big, pretty, and modest they were. I noticed that the girls who covered up are the ones I respected most. The older girls helped me gain a testimony of modesty.

When I turned fourteen I decided that I wanted my Patriarchal Blessing. I fasted for twenty-four hours and really prayed that I would be able to understand my patriarchal blessing. My patriarchal blessing helped my testimony to grow immensely. I felt like my Heavenly Father and Savior really know me. I know that I'm never alone and that they know my struggles and weaknesses.

My junior year of high school we were given a challenge to read the Book of Mormon. I was very lazy for the first semester, but the second semester I decided that I wanted to complete this challenge. I finished the Book of Mormon three weeks before school was out. I finished at three in the morning and I knelt by the side of my bed and prayed. I felt immediate peace and warmth. I know without a doubt that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that when I turn to the Book of Mormon I will find answers and comfort.

These are just a few moments where I have gained a stronger testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have a lot of small and big things to help my testimony grow. I'm humbled on a daily basis as I think of every trial and blessing I have been given. I am thankful for the trials I've had while at college because they have brought me closer to my Heavenly Father. I'm amazed constantly at the love and forgiveness I am given on  a daily basis. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the only true church on this earth. I know that President Monson is the prophet and that I will do anything he asks. I know that if I pray and ask for help I will be comforted and be able to make it through anything. I know that everything I have been given comes from Heavenly Father and the Savior. I am so thankful for my older brother for dying on the cross for me. I know without a doubt if I was the only one on the earth the Savior would have died for me. These are a few of the things I know for sure. My testimony is very simple and I still have a lot to learn, but my testimony is the thing I'm most grateful for.

This was a very long post, but I knew I wanted to do this for last my day. I still have a few posts to write so be looking for those! Oh, everyone have a great day and have a little party. :)

Day Twenty-nine

The reason I came back from St. Anthony so early was a class called Foundations of Learning. I was asked to be a teacher for the class. They have 43 teachers and it's a cool thing I get to teach. Well, today I went to a class seminar thing. They were teaching us how to teach right. 

I was blessed with four amazing teachers. I learned so much from the teachers throughout the semester and I hope to have the same effect on students that my teachers had on me. Today I'm thankful for Foundations of Learning. I loved going to the seminar and I can't wait until I can go next week!

I really rambled on in this post and I'm sorry. Tomorrow will be my last day of this thirty day of thanks! Yes, my birthday is tomorrow! Sweet nineteen and never been kissed. I'm just that awesome! ;) Okay, have a good night everyone! Oh, and everyone make a cake and eat some for me. 

Day Twenty-eight

I'm back in Salt Lake City. Today I'm thankful that I only live four hours away. If I ever needed to go home or have someone to come and see me it is pretty easy. It was so nice to be home for break but I'm excited for some exciting events coming up. All my bags are unpacked, my room is clean, and I am doing my laundry. I am ready for everything! Oh, and mom I had a great Christmas. I love you and I already miss you! :)

Day Twenty-seven

Today I'm thankful for Matthew Dean. He is literally one of the coolest kids I've had a chance to meet while living in Salt Lake City. He is funny and a blast to be around. One of the greatest things about Matthew is that he really cares about people. I've only known him for a month but I can tell he is a great friend. I'm thankful that Matthew stayed up late last night to talk to me. He made me feel better and I'm glad I've had the chance to get to know him. He also has shared with me multiple times his testimony. Well, bits and pieces of his testimony. I have always admired people who share their testimony willingly. If anyone wants to meet Matthew I would be very glad to introduce you! Everyone needs to meet Matthew or find themselves a Matthew. 

Only three more days of this thirty days of thanks. I don't know how I'm going to fit everything in but I will try! One more day in Idaho and then I'm heading back to Salt Lake City. As much as I love Idaho I am definitely ready to go back to Utah. I hope everyone has a fabulous day. :) I know I'm going to make sure I do!

Day Twenty-six

Today I'm thankful for the mentor and ambassador program at the LDSBC. My mentor, Loira, is amazing and she really helped me adjust to college life. I hope I can help someone as much as she helped me! Four more days left. :)

Day Twenty-five

Today I'm thankful for funeral mashed potatoes. YUM!!!!!

Merry Christmas! :)

Day Twenty-four

Today I'm thankful that my whole family will be together. It will be our first holiday together since a long time ago. I'm too lazy to figure out the year.  Have a great Christmas Eve!! :)

Day Twenty, Twenty-one, Twenty-two, and Twenty-three

On day twenty I was thankful for my Oma and her friends. I had a chance to go to breakfast with them and I think they are so funny. They are really funny and have the best humor. I'm glad my Oma has two great friends and I'm glad I got to be with them that day.

Day twenty-one I'm thankful for guys who decide to go on missions. I had a get together with friends before one of my friends went on a mission. I'm thankful I had a chance to get together with close friends and see how people have changed. Yes, the changes are small but I can definitely see a change. I have always said I wanted to go on a mission but I don't know if I 'm brave enough. All young boys who go on a mission are a great example and very amazing.

Day twenty-two I'm thankful that I got to go with my parents and two brothers to watch my sister play basketball. It's fun being with my family and watching my sister play. I'm thankful for family outings.

Day twenty-three I'm thankful for nights at home. I just finished cleaning rooms with Brigham and now we are watching Transformers. Is  this a good movie? I have no idea but I do like being with Brigham. I can't wait to be with the whole family this weekend. I'm thankful for Christmas and my family today. 

Day Nineteen

Oh goodness, has it actually been four day since I last posted? I've neglected this blog and that makes me feel terrible. However, I've been having a lot of fun. I've been shopping, meeting new people, driving, spending time with my Oma, visiting my family,  and hanging out with friends.

For day nineteen I'm thankful that I am able to come home for the Holidays and do all of these things. It's way good to be home!

Day Eighteen

Today I'm thankful for good grades. I was the biggest slacker in high school and you can tell if you looked at my grades. I am very lucky to have received a leadership scholarship to the LDS Business College. One of the rules for a scholarship is my grades need to be at least a 3.0. Well, I had those kinds of grades in high school but I wanted to have great grades. I managed to get great grades this semester. I guess doing homework really does help me get good grades. My parents and teachers weren't lying to me. I had a lot of homework this semester and not a lot of time. Sometimes I had to give up fun activities for homework, but I'm so glad I did. I learned a lot this semester. I wrote an eleven page paper. I had papers sent to the president of the college. I hope I can get a 4.0 next semester. It will happen! I'm thankful that all my hard work shows.

Day Seventeen

These Thirty Days of Thank's posts have been so weak. I really do have a lot to be thankful for but I just don't have enough time to write about all of them. I  hope I have more time to write on this blog over break, but I will be visiting people. I missed posting yesterday because I was traveling to Boise. I am visiting my Oma and I'm so excited.So today I'm thankful I made it to Boise and that I get to be with Oma and Porter. 

Day Sixteen

I have two things to be grateful for today. One of them is that I got to see my daddy. I received a call at five from my daddy. He was in front of my apartment and I was super surprised! I am so glad he did come. I loved just talking to him and he made me really excited to go home and visit my family. He took me to Wingers and it was delicious!

The second thing I'm thankful for is that I made it through my first semester of college! I have learned so many things while living in Salt Lake City. I've met a lot of cool people here daily. I live in a great place. It's weird that I won't get to see a lot of my classmates ever again. A lot of them have impacted me and I wish them the best. I'm so excited for next semester. I have a lot of hard but fun classes and it's going to be an adventure. I had decent grades and I am very proud of everything I have accomplished. I'm so thankful I'm done with this semester!

Day Fifteen

Okay, I have the coolest roommates. I have had six wonderful roommates. Three of my roommates have moved out. I was really worried about moving into an apartment with a lot of girls. I have always preferred being around guys and moving into a house with six other girls seemed crazy. I was right. It's interesting being around all these different personalities. Some of my roommates have boys and some don't. Some are older and some are younger. None of my roommates have the same personalities. That's why I love it. I have learned so much from these girls. Some girls have helped me to grow up while some of them make me want to be like a five year old and say mean things. ;) However, at the end of the day I'm thankful for the wonderful girls who have changed my life for the better. I'm also thankful for the two stellar roommates who are moving in tomorrow. I can't wait for next semester and I think it's going to be the time of my life.

Day Twelve, Thirteen, and Fourteen

For Day Twelve I'm thankful for all of the laughs I had on Monday with two awesome people!

Day thirteen I'm thankful to be done with my eleven page paper for Finance.

Day fourteen I'm thankful that I will be able to write longer posts.:)

I will not be late anymore. :) Okay, I might still be late.

Day Eleven

Today I'm thankful for music. I had a chance to sing on temple square this weekend. There is so much history there and I could definitely feel it. I love Christmas music and am so glad I get to hear it for two months. Okay, so I've been listening to Christmas music since September. I love that music can bring back so many memories. Music is a huge part of my life and I'm so thankful for it!

Day Ten( A day late)

Whew! I missed day ten but I hope you guys can forgive me. I was singing on temple square, then I hung out with some of my friends!

Day ten I'm thankful for friends. I had four great friends from St. Anthony come to Salt Lake. I am very glad they let me come along as the fifth wheel. Then the rest of the night was spent with more friends! I have a lot of friends that I can write about and I'm sure a lot will be part of the thirty days of thanks!

Day Nine

This will be another weak day but I'm thankful for naps. :) They are my favorite and most coveted thing right now. There you go! I'm going to bed...

Day Eight

I'm just thankful that today is almost over.

Amen!

Day Seven

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan… No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people will through their righteous might win through to absolute victory… With confidence in our armed forces-with the unbounded determination of our people-we will gain the inevitable triumph-so help us God. I, therefore, ask that the Congress declare that since the dastardly and unprovoked attack by Japan on Sunday, December seventh, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.”

-President Franklin D. Roosevelt on Dec. 8, 1941, asking Congress to declare war on Japan

Today is a day of remembrance. The attack on pearl harbor, thank you to all the men and women who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. I have multiple friends and family who have served and are serving in the armed forces. I am amazed over and over again about how lucky I am to live in the United States. I am humbled over and over again at the bravery and courage I see everyday. The only channels I have are news channels. Whenever I see all the hate and turmoil in the world my heart hurts. It's moments when I feel the most hate that I'm so thankful for all of my blessings. I am thankful for the men and women who give up their lives and freedom for me. Today I'm thankful for patriotic soldiers. I am also thankful for the soldier's families who live without their dads, moms, sisters, brothers, sons, daughter, aunts and uncles. I can not imagine saying goodbye to a spouse for a year and not knowing if I'll see them again. I hope anyone who is suffering from losing a loved one can be comforted. I am thankful for Dustin Birch and his family. They helped me to see my first glimpse of patriotism. I will forever be grateful to him. I hope that everyone keeps the soldiers and family in their prayers. God Bless America.

Day Six

I smile because you are my sister, I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it!

Mom this one might surprise you! I am so thankful for my sisters. I have two stubborn sisters. They are way more stubborn and sassy than anyone else. My mom is lucky that she had such a sweet, not sassy, and not stubborn girl like me. I'm just kidding, I know I'm sassy and stubborn. However, I'm not kidding about my sisters. The girls in my family know who we are and it's hard for anyone to change our ways. I am mostly thankful for this trait, but sometimes having three stubborn girls can be a pain for our family.

Emily was born three years after me. We are as different as they come. She has blue eyes and I have brown. She has light hair and I have dark hair. She is a boy magnet and I am not. Emily is good at every sport. I had a chance to go and watch her play basketball over Thanksgiving break and let me tell you, she's amazing! She can dribble, pass, and shoot. She is very aware of what is going on in the game. She also got first team this year in soccer and it was her first year playing. She is an amazing runner. I could go on and on about her athletic ability but there is more to my little Emmy Lou than that. She can play the drums and sing really well. Emily attracts a lot of boys. She is easygoing, sweet and very fun. (My mom might giggle a little when she hears this because some boys see Emily differently than the family does ;) ) Emily has the prettiest eyes and long blonde hair. Emily is also involved in student council. Emily has a love for the Gospel. She has one of the strongest testimonies and she is not afraid to share it. Emily loves the prophet Joseph Smith and could tell you all of the facts about him. Even though Emily and I have not always gotten along, I couldn't imagine life without her. I know I can tell Emily anything and she wouldn't judge me.

Natalie is six years younger than me. She is only twelve but she is super tall. She is also stubborn and sassy but only the family gets to see it. Natalie is very confident and comfortable with herself. Natalie runs cross country and she hates it. Natalie is more comfortable reading a book and hanging out mwith her friend Ivie. Actually, when Ivie and Natalie get together they just read books. Natalie is musically talented. She plays the flute and saxophone. She has a great voice too. I posted about Natalie earlier when she came to visit. Ever since Natalie was little I have got to sit next to her on trips. I remember she would sit next to e and I would sneak some of her food. I love when Natalie sings songs. They are so funny! Natalie is mini mom. She has the same sense of humor as my mom. Natalie is also a great swimmer and I'm amazed by her swimming skills. Natalie has beautiful brown eyes and pretty blonde hair. Natalie is someone every should get to know.

I love my sisters and I'm very protective of them. Boys better be careful around my sisters because they have five siblings who will always side with them. My sisters are beautiful, sweet, and are the coolest girls I know. I'm continuously strengthened by their testimonies and attitudes. I hope my sisters know that I love them. They really are two great friends and I hope they have the best lives. I hope that they can have everything they want. They are smart. They are pretty. They are important. I'm thankful that my sisters were and always will be in my life. I could do something really bad and they would still be there. I love Emmy and Natalie and I'm thankful they are in my family.

The best thing about having a sister is I always have a friend.

Day Five

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.- Marc Brown

I have been blessed with the best brothers. I have four brothers Bear, Porter, Nathan, and Brigham. I am surrounded by brothers. I was born into a family that already had two little boys. Yes, I was the first girl. I'm sure my brothers were very excited to have a little sister. Actually, I doubt they even noticed. My younger brother, Nathan, is fifteen months younger than me. My youngest brother, Brigham, is the baby of the family.

One of my earliest memories is playing Mulan with my brothers. Porter always got to be Mulan and my brother got to be the extra soldiers/heroes of the story. I was always left being the leader of the huns. This is use to annoy me because I was the girl and I should have been Mulan. I also remember taking off our clothes and running around in underwear in the rain. I have so many great memories of my brothers and they helped to make my childhood great. I really do miss being able to hang out with my brothers whenever I want!

Bear is the oldest child of the family. No, his name is not actually Bear. His real name is Gary James Chelson the third. HE thinks Gary is a nerdy name. Bear is the kindest, most personable person I know. He was one of my first heroes. Bear is four years older than me. The older he got the less we hung out. He had a lot of friends groups and was always hanging out with friends. He was involved in sports, student council, and a lot of other things. Bear has a silver tongue. He worked as a Senate Page and the Senators loved him. The minute you meet Bear you love him. He can do a mean Chewie sound. Bear went to New Zealand on his mission and he loved it. Bear has huge goals and he's going to reach them. I'm so glad that I've been able to get to know Bear while being at the LDSBC. I love Bear so much and he makes me very proud. I am so blessed that Bear is such a great example and that he is a hard worker.

Porter is one of my best friends and a brother. Like I mentioned before Porter always got to be Mulan. Porter and I have always had a "special" relationship. When it was just me and the boys I would share a bunk-bed with Porter. Mine and Porter's bunk-bed was straight across from Bear and Nathan's bunk-bed. We use to throw pillows and animals every night at each other. Bear and Porter would throw the animals and Nathan and I would retrieve the animals. This is just a fun memory I have of him. Porter would get up in the middle of the night with the babies so my mom could sleep. Porter was never very athletic but he is a great actor. Porter was involved in student council, plays, and a lot of other things. Porter went to Birmingham, Alabama for his mission. He loved his mission. Porter is at BYU and loves it. Porter has the best voices and facial expressions. He can always make me laugh. I'm so glad we only live forty minutes away from me.

My Irish twin, Nathan, is only fifteen months younger than me. He is also one of my best friends. We are so close in age we didn't really have a choice not to be best friends. Nathan is the Student Body President. He can do a mean ghost impersonation, I mean he made two little kids cry. Nathan goes for everything he wants. He is willing to take a risk even if he might not get the end result he wants. Nathan is super brilliant. Like a straight A's and high ACT score brilliant. One of his favorite hobbies is receiving college letters in the mail. Nathan has always had a job and is willing to give money to anyone when they ask. He is very kind, generous, and sweet. I love to call Nathan Wittle Brother even though he is bigger than me. I have missed Nathan so much since coming to Salt Lake City. I know Nathan will excel at life and I'm so proud of him. He's the best wittle brother I could ask for!

Brigham is the baby of the family. I think I let him sit on my lap until he was seven. He looks exactly like Bear. Brigham has gone through more struggles in ten years of life than some adults. He had Perthes. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002244/ You can read about it at that link. He had to be in a cast that was half of his body for six weeks. He couldn't run for a long time.Brigham loves sports and it made him really sad that Perthes stopped him from playing. Brigham is smart, funny, and a great athlete. I love talking to Brigham and love all the loves he gives me. I miss giving him hand massages during church. I can't wait to go back and see my blue eyed, baby brother.

I know that my brothers love me. I know that they would do anything for me. They are all so different and I've learned so much from them. They have strong testimonies, great voices, and awesome sense of humors. I feel bad for the sisters who do not have brothers like mine! I'm so thankful I was born into a family with four awesome boys!

Day Four

I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents

Today I'm thankful that I've been born of goodly parents. This post should have been written on December first. After all I would not be alive without them. I am so thankful that I was born to Gary and Shannon Chelson. I am my mom and dad's third child and first daughter. I am a daddy's girl but I love my mom a lot too! 

I was named after Hannah in the Bible. In Hebrew Hannah means Grace of God. In every blessing I've ever received my dad reminds me of the meaning of  my name. Whenever I am having a hard time or being really mean, I remember what my name is. My name is one of the greatest gifts my parents have ever given me. I'm so thankful that they blessed me with a name that's associated with a great name.

Like I mentioned before I'm a daddy's girl. I've always loved him and I always will. I remember reading somewhere that a Dad is a daughter's first love. He really is mine! My dad is a hero in my life. My dad is a man of God. He's a seminary teacher, a worthy priesthood holder, great dad, brother, son, uncle, friend, and bishop. I can not recall a time when my dad has ever sworn. My dad rarely raises his voice. I am also thankful for my dads sense of humor. He has a way of applying humor to things and being serious when he needs to. My dad is a scriptorian. If you have a question about scriptures just ask him! I am so thankful that Gary Chelson is my daddy! He has been one of my greatest blessings and I have missed him a lot since being in Salt Lake.

Behind every good man is a great woman. I don't think that is the correct saying but I sure do like it! ;)  My mom is the coolest, most patient, understanding, funny, personable, well liked lady I know. My dad has had callings that have left my mom alone with the kids during church. My mom had five kids under the age of seven and my dad was in the bishopric. She was responsible for getting all of us ready and making sure we were at church. We ALWAYS looked presentable and clean and believe me that it a huge chore when it comes to my family. A lot of my dad's calling have taken him a way on weekdays. She keeps our house clean, neat, and organized. I do not know how she does it all. My mom is the prettiest lady I know. She also has a great sense of humor and can make people laugh for hours. My mom is  a substitute teachers and all of the kids love her. My mom handles pressure and stress very well. My mom is always willing to help people in need. Even when she had babies at home she would take care of other families. She helped a lady get through college by watching her baby. She has helped raise a lot of kids.My mom is the most understanding lady I know. I love my mom and she is one of my heroes. 

The greatest thing my parent did for me was to teach me the Gospel. We always went to church! Yes, we even go to stake conference. We have family home evening every week. We had to read For the Strength of the Youth every week. I have that book memorized because of them. We also have done other things that have been very useful to me while being here. My parents have firm testimonies of the church. My mom is a convert to the church. She got married in the temple without any of her family there. She had no family support when she got married. My mom was always active even when she wasn't a a member. My mom was called to be a laurel president and she wasn't baptized. My dad went on a two year mission and he was only called to a year and a half mission. My parent accept every calling. They also work hard at their callings.

I'm so thankful for my parents and I wish I could say everything good about them. I am very blessed to be born of goodly parents. I love them and am so thankful for them!

Play Theory (LDSBC Improv)

The LDSBC is full of neat clubs. There are so many opportunities to become involved and learn so many new things. When I first arrived at the LDSBC, one club really stood out to me. The club's name is Play Theory. I did not actually attend a improv meeting until my mentor, Loira, dragged me to a club meeting. The improv club is full of awesome people and they do awesome things. The first activity I ever participated in was Changa. It's a very strange game and I thought everyone was crazy.

Now if you know me you know I like weird and crazy. I kept going to the club practices on Wednesday and I started to love improv. The improv team is very funny and I loved watching them practice.

• What is Play Theory?  It is a principal based playing focused on bettering all who participate. The principle include, 1) Be 100% present 2) Let go and play 3) Yes and 4) Look outward! 

  These principle apply not only to play theory but to life. I am not part of the improv team but I am part of the improv club. Last night I had a chance to be part of a show. I was put into two skits, Four Ways to Die and Sound Effects. I had never played either of these games before the day of the show. I was very nervous and stressed. I was able to apply the principles and I loved being in the show.

Improv is great and I suggest everyone find a group close to them and become involved.

Day Three

I'm thankful for relaxing Saturdays. I was not able to fall asleep until three thirty last night and I had to wake up early this morning. I got to go to a Public Safety class at ten and had an opportunity to ride the Trax. Remember in the last post when I mentioned it would be nice to have a car? Well, this was one of those time. I was super tired and really wanted to sleep in. I'm thankful that I did wake up at eight this morning. Today has consisted of watching movies, doing homework, and relaxing. Today's a great day and I'm thankful for relaxing days. I hope you all have a fabulous Saturday.

P.S. Never watch the movie, The Romantics. It is a terrible movie and very yucky. Now everyone needs to watch the move, Hitch. Will Smith is an awesome actor and this movie does not disappoint! 

Day Two

Yes, I know that I'm a day late but yesterday was a crazy day. Today I'm thankful for modern inventions. Like technology, cars, red lights, air conditioning, heating and everything else that is fabulous. 

I can not imagine a life without technology. Okay, I will confess, technology is very irritating! Technology can be distracting, a communications barrier, and a waste of time. I couldn't live without it though! I can not imagine living four hours away from my family and not being able to call or text them whenever I want. 

Cars! I never realized how big of a blessing a car was until I didn't have one. I know that Salt Lake is a place where you can get by without a car but I sure do miss it. It would be nice to have a car to get groceries, go to places that are far away, and be able to get to church. I'm very lucky to be surrounded by people who will share their cars and drive me around. 

Ah red lights and stop signs. Utah drivers don't always see these wonderful little blessing. I still don't understand how they can miss those red lights. I'm very thankful for the people who do obey them because I get to walk everywhere and I enjoy not getting hit. I'm very lucky to have only had one almost accident while being in Salt Lake City.

Air Conditioning and Heating are two things I miss. The house I'm living in is absolutely delightful but there are a few things that could change. A few nights ago there was huge winds, like hurricane winds. My room was freezing cold and the heat was not working. It started working at four o' clock in the morning. Yes I was awake at four in the morning. I was super happy when it did start working.

So there you go folks! This is my day two for my thirty days of thanks! I hope you had a wonderful December Second. I know I did! :)

Thirty Days of Thanks

Today is December 1st and my birthday is on December 30. I wanted to do something fun for my blog to celebrate my birthday. I like to celebrate my birthday all month long and I wanted to incorporate my blog in with my celebration. So, I decided that I will post for thirty days things I'm thankful for. Yes, I know that most people did this last month, but I have always been a little weird! ;)

Today I'm thankful for the Irish/ Russian/ Scottish guy who I pass on the sidewalk every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 PM. Crysta and I have this little system where we go with each other to our night classes, so we do not have to walk home in the dark alone. Aren't you proud of my mom and Porter? Well, one time Crysta and I were fake fighting on the way to the school. Just punching each other, poking each other with sticks, and play bingo. I mean what else do you do on the way to school? We were about half way to the school when the Irish/Russian/Scottish guy passed us. He raised his finely sculpted eyebrow at us and I thought for sure he was mad at us. Well, Crysta thought the same thing and we started running to the school.

The next week we passed the guy again and he raised his eyebrow again. Okay, he seemed a little nicer this time. This continued on for a little while. Well,this last Tuesday I saw him and I decided to say hello. He raised his eyebrow and then let out the most brilliant smile. He said, "Hi there." My Tuesday night was made by the Irish/Russian/ Scottish guy.

Thank you stranger for making my Tuesday night full of sunshine. Thank you for saying hello back to me. Thank you for always passing Crysta and I at 4:30 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. I miss seeing you today and I hope I see you next week.

I will try my hardest to post tomorrow but this weekend is very crazy. Thanks for reading!

Change!

I need it. I don't know what I need to change but I'm working on it. December 1st marks a change in my life. Winston Churchill said, "There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction." Thank you Winston Churchill for giving me the motivation.