This is Him

There was a talk that President Uchtdorf gave at a young women's conference a few years ago. The title of the talk was titled "Your Happily Ever After" He goes on to talk about trying to find your "Once upon a time,"and ending with "Your happily ever after." Theres a lot of "Once upon a times" in someones life... but is there a lot of "Happily ever afters"? Growing up throughout my teenage years, I referred to this talk almost weekly. Really wondering if someday I will really have my happily ever after, or is that really only found in fairy tales. Theres a quote in the talk that really stood out to me. “Happily ever after” is not something found only in fairy tales. You can have it! It is available for you! But you must follow your Heavenly Father’s map."

I think the hardest thing to do at times is put your faith in God and trust that he REALLY DOES have a plan. That this isn't just something you're told growing up... That if we really understood what that REALLY means, how different of a life I think we would be living. And I can tell you I found my "Once upon a time" with the boy of my dreams. He means everything to me. Since the day we started dating, my life hasn't ever been the same. Every day is so special, and something I cherish. He is my best friend, He's something I like to call my Safe Haven. Who would of thought we would get this far this fast? I was so unsure about everything that came along with dating someone new, but I was at complete peace and happiness moving forward. (I can thank God for that one) But this was/is the best decision I have ever made. To be patient, and follow Gods plan. I couldn't imagine where I would be without God guiding my life... No I do not believe in soul mates, but I do believe that someone, someday, will walk in your life when you're least expecting it and change everything you've ever had. And This is Him. This is the man I am going to spend the rest of forever with, and I can't wait.  Theres a million ways to tell someone you love them... I still haven't figured out the best way. Besides the simple words "I love you"  Ive started my "One upon a time". And this only happens once...I am loving every second of it. (At some point you will probably be reading this Josh, I want you to know how much I love you... You're the best thing that has ever happened to me, I can't wait for forever.)

 Well, its late... its exactly 2:25AM. And my lover boy fell asleep on me anyway. Its time for bed, Im tired, goodnight. 

Everything Works Out

So its been a while since I posted on this blog of mine. Not like I don't ever write, I just never post. Thank goodness for that "save draft" option. The more I sit back and think about my life, the more I realize that everything eventually works out. Eventually is the key word. But I like to say that "slow and steady wins the race" Well, I feel like applying that to every aspect of your life really is the icing on the cake. I feel like with the mindset that sometimes "things will never work out" is when we start to settle for less than what we deserve. We then start to believe that what we think we simply deserve doesn't exist because its to good to be true, so what do we do? We settle. I have watched several relationships fail because they decided to not fight for what they originally wanted. For what they thought they deserved. No, I don't think Mr.Perfect exists. But I believe there are those who are perfect for you. But you have to fight and work for what you want, those who are perfect for you also need you to be perfect for them. Maybe perfect isn't the best word to use, because let's face it, no one is perfect. But we know how to try our best and treat others with the love they deserve, and to me, that's perfect. Im no expert in any category of my life, I wish I was. But I know how it feels to follow your heart. And that can go a long long way. Life tends to continue to throw curve balls that really make you mature and then understand that "everything works out." Just in Gods timing. And I just had my world flip upside down, and I think it will continue to do so.

Ever have those moments in life that will mark a day in your own little history book? Those moments that really shake up your world? Well, I had one of those not to long ago, and holy crap, I never saw it coming. I fell in love. Love... You can love a lot of things. Like I love tacos, and I love the beach, but I never thought I could love someone so much I wanted to spend the rest of my life with them. That's something I always dreamt of feeling, not ever expecting it to come, and hit me so hard and so unexpected. I promised myself back in December that I was done with dating, and I was over trying to find "the one"... But then my knight in shining armor decided to show up. And he caught me off guard. He made me feel like the luckiest girl, even when he had no idea I was even falling for him. He would just look at me, and I saw our future with him. He would laugh, and I would laugh with him, and I fell even harder in love. He makes life worth living in.. And that's something that I was lacking. He makes me feel wanted, and important, like nothing in the world matters as long that I'm happy... And happiness I believe is the key to life. And he has shown me that beautiful simplicity to happiness. He's mine, and I'm his... Love is a crazy rollarcoster... And it will continue to have its ups and downs... But I can't wait to experience life by his side, I can't wait to laugh and cry through difficult situations because I know he will be there for me. And the only thing he has to do is look at me with the "it's going to be ok" face, and I'm at peace again. I'm so in love, and I couldnt be more excited for the future... Everything eventually works out, and how grateful I am.

2014

So this is how cleaver I am, I thought I would state 14 things I have learned from the fabulous year of 2014.

1. I have learned to truly love myself.

2. Don't settle for less.

3. Accept Gods will.

4. Being an adult means doing adult things, like paying for bills. (Which Id change if I could)

5. Accepting that friends/family are continually changing for the better/worse.

6. Living somewhere warm makes me a happier person.

7. Do what makes you happy.

8. Eliminate those who bring negativity to your life.

9. Serve others.

10. Few decisions will ever shape your future life more than who you choose to marry. So I'm in no rush.

11. Make the simple things in life, simple.

12. Be with those who bring out the best in you.

13. Alone time is my sanctuary.

14. Everything happens for a reason, and life finds a way of working itself out.

2014 was a year to remember. It has brought be closer to my Savior than ever before. It has taught me to be extremely patient with Gods timing, even when I think otherwise. It has taught me to work hard for what I want, (money doesn't grow on trees) It has taught me that it's ok to start over, its human to continue to start over, and what a blessing that is. Cheers to the year 2014, let's see what 2015 has instore🍻