we all need a pep talk!

I just had to throw this in a blog post. Whats better than a little crazy kid telling me to take the road less traveled?!

Speaking of roads, I have no idea where my current road is leading me. I know that I make the decisions, but where am I going? I feel like these are the times when I am truly relying on the big guy above for guidance.

Lucky for me, it's Sunday tomorrow! What a great day of the week.

This past week I have really been focusing on His plan for me. I trust in Him completely, well I try at least. Point is, He has given me so much to be grateful for! I really was able to ponder the thoughts in my head while waiting at the temple. I can say I want this and I want that, but I really need to do my part. I can't just expect things to be given to me.

I feel lucky enough already for the way He has helped me grow. He has placed people in my life that have become my best friends. He has helped me build a more righteous life. He has given me the strength to make big decisions.

Adventures are coming my way and I am going to make the best of them! Becky and I decided we are going to fill our Saturdays with activities. None of this sit at home stuff. This past monday we went indoor rock climbing, and while today we didn't do anything that crazy, we made it to the Mount Timpanogos Temple. I think thats a great way to spend our day. Cheers to that!

here comes the... snow.

I was living in Utah last winter... this winter is different.

Every morning this past week I have woken up, dreading getting out of bed because I know I will have to walk in the freezing cold to my car. My car isn't far away, it's just a problem when you get into it and are too scared to turn the heater on for fear of getting blasted with cold air! I sit there and drive to work with my fingertips touching and turning the steering wheel. I watch my breath fog up my glasses, inside of my car.

The other night me and Becky were walking out of the gym. I think it is obvious from my post, that it is COLD! I told her to pretend that this white fluffy stuff littering the ground is sand. We were swimming in an ocean until we got into the car haha.

I love how beautiful the snow is though. I love that there are actually 4 seasons in this state. I watched a youtube video of Californians complaining about the 30-50 degree weather they were having. What a bunch of whiners! Haha kidding, I am sure I would be there right with them if I had never moved here.

Went sledding at Rock Canyon Park on Saturday. Brrr! I stopped feeling my toes and that was alright until I got home. I turned on the bath to warm water and stuck my feet in to regain some blood flow. Bad idea, it stung so bad! A couple days later I realized my butt was bruised too. Oh the joys of fun and ice. It was a beautiful day though :)

(This sums up Fran's entire trip)

(Got the big gloves on)

(1...2...3... go!)

(Fran getting some assistance)

(We couldn't really go down like this, too dangerous lol)

simple life.

I can't forget about this blog, now can I?

The simple things in life are the best. I am all about simple. When I was at Disneyland with my mom, we were standing there sharing a dole whip (classic) and we were so happy. That moment was perfect. I came into my apartment the other day from the zero degree weather and took a hot shower. That warmth was perfect. When I flew back from California to Utah, I had the window seat. It was dark and I could see a perfect layer of clouds below us, almost as if we were in another world. The plane was descending and as we peaked through to the earth below it seemed like we had just transported somewhere completely different. I love earth, it's beautiful. 

(I seriously love this lady, my mom and I at Disneyland.)

I have been trying to get back into the swing of things here in Utah. Work, exercise, the usual. I've been over analyzing everything I do with my other blog Confessions of an LDS Convert. I want to share experiences, but not sound boastful. I do not think I am better or more holier than thou, than anyone else. These things that I am sharing on there are things that mean so much to me. 

Okay I am done rambling, until next time. 

being a kid all over again

Today was the first day of 2013 and I couldn't have spent it any better! I pretty much relived my youth in a span of 10 hours. Dragging this old body of mine from California Adventure to Disneyland with my mom. I'm not lying, while waiting in those lines my neck hurt and I am still due for a massage. Who is to give it to me? Well, that is still in question.

We anticipated the parks to be swamped since it was a holiday, and miraculously it wasn't as bad expected! Our game plan involved dabbling in the new Cars Land ride and wow was that ever worth it. Highly recommend waiting out the lines and zig zagging throughout the crowds to get to it. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to my mom and I giggle the entire time. We were truly happy. 

I also indulged in a dole whip that was ever so pleasant tasting and snagged myself a sweet minnie t-shirt. What's Disneyland without the souvenirs? I held back on the mouse ears I was tempted to buy as well. I had to maintain some of that maturity that is somewhere inside of me!

January 1st was a day well spent!