Little Moments That Make Life Great

I've been thinking lately about how many little things happen every day that we don't even realize that make us happy. I decided that I would make a list of the moments that make me feel joyful and loved. 1. long walks 2. climbing into bed after a long day 3. clean sheets 4. someone smiling at you 5. long, hot showers 6. sleeping in 7. long conversations on the phone 8. a text message from the person you've been wanting to talk to 9. clean towels 10. curling up and watching a movie 11. drinking hot chocolate while it's snowing 12. going hot tubbing 13. talking with your best friends 14. listening to soothing music 15. jumping in a pile of leaves 16. snowball fights 17. the butterflies you get when you're talking to the person you like 18. long hugs 19. reading a really good book 20. roadtrips (with Courtney) I feel like I could continue this list forever...we have so many things to be thankful for! You don't even have to think too hard about it to make your own list!

General Conference!!

So, this past weekend was General Conference. For those of you reading who don't know what that is, it is a meeting for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where we hear from our prophet and his apostles. This meeting isn't only for members though, and if you want to watch it, it is on lds.org and open for anyone and everyone! Personally, I love watching General Conference. It is one of two weekends every year when I get to hear from the prophet of the church. One of my favorite quotes from conference was when President Thomas S. Monson said this: We need to follow the Savior's example in all that we do because he was the perfect example of how to live one's life. We need to serve others, and think of other people's needs before our own. Another talk I really enjoyed during conference was Jeffery R. Holland's. He spoke about how when Jesus was on the Earth, his first duty was to bless the poor and administer to the needy. This should be our goal as well. If we are able, we should help out wherever we see we are needed. If you couldn't already tell, I really love hearing from these wonderful men. :)

Things I Have Been Thankful for in the Past Month

I have been at school since the end of August, and it has been great. I have definitely had my share of problems since I have been here, but I know that I am meant to be here at this time, and that everything happens for a reason. Because I am so thankful for everything that has happened to me since I have been here, I wanted to list just three of the things I have noticed in my life that have made me grateful. One would definitely have to be the scenery around me. I think I live in one of the prettiest places on the planet. (I haven't been to many places, but seriously, Cedar City is beautiful.) I went on a nature walk last week up the canyon and it was so beautiful. Even just driving up there was amazing. We could have driven forever, and I would have been perfectly content. I am also very thankful for my family and friends. Even though I am moved out and am 500 miles away from my family, I am still so grateful for them. I talk to my mom every single day and I don't know how I would be functioning without talking to her. I also miss my nephews like crazy, and leaving them was probably the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I am also very thankful for Skype so that I can talk to them, but we won't count that. I am so thankful for the friends that I have made here so far. I am having so much fun, and it is only because of them that I have a good time every day. We usually never have anything planned, but just hanging out with them makes me happy and comfortable. Lastly, I am so so so grateful for the church. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it makes me so happy. Ever since I have moved out I have only seen how much my testimony has grown. While I have had my share of trials while being down here, I have only seen the Savior's hand in my life increase. The gospel brings me so much comfort and happiness, and without it, I don't know where I would be. Overall, I definitely have a lot to be grateful for, and while I only listed three things, the list could seriously go on and on.