I.Finally.Know!

This week has been a superb week for me!
I finally know....
- I'm taking the Praxis exam in 2 Saturdays!
- I passed my interview to get into the Education Program!
- I'm getting my Associate's of Science in General Studies in December!
- I am a duel major! 
- I will be graduating in May 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education with a Math Emphasis!
- I am doing the Color Me Rad run with some superb people!
- I like to eat Watermelon slush.  A lot of it.
- Although I feel inadequate, my church calling is once again, Sunday School Teacher.
- I should never trust first impressions.  People are awesome!
- Heavenly Father helps and guides me every day!
- I can run 3 miles with Megan in 26 minutes!
- I am running my first official 5K race on Saturday!
- Work out clothes are my favorite type of apparel!  
- I have the best roommates EVER!
- I have the best neighbors EVER!
- This weekend will be incredible! 
- I am going to be a TEACHER!!  :)

I already knew some of these things, but it never hurts to be reminded. 
It's a good life kids,  it's a good life. 

Reality.Check.

Tonight was the best Friday night I have had in a very, very long time.  It could've been spent out at a party or doing something crazy, but instead it was spent in my apartment with my six favorite people, plus one Priesthood holder.  We had never planned on staying in and being overcome with the feeling of the Holy Spirit, but sometimes Heavenly Father has much larger and more important plans than we do.  

Long story short, a couple of my friends received blessings and then the Priesthood holder asked if anyone else wanted one.  I had no idea that I would ask for a blessing, but I realized I hadn't had a Father's blessing before I left for school, so it wouldn't hurt.  Immediately after I asked for the blessing, tears welled up in my eyes and began to pour down my face.  I'm not typically a crier, but I think that when the Spirit's got to tell me something, my eyes get sweaty.   

During my blessing, I told so many things that I had no idea I needed to hear.  My eyes were opened and I was reminded of what was truly important in my day to day life.  I was reminded of the incredible, immense power of the Spirit and of the Priesthood.  I was overwhelmed with a feeling of pure truth, so even if I wanted(I did not want to, but scenario wise..) to deny something that was being said, there is no way I would've been able to. 

Before the Priesthood holder gave blessings, he testified of the power of the Priesthood and being able to give blessings.  He reminded us that the gift Priesthood holders have to give blessings is typically not utilized enough.  

I know that God is real, and he is there.  I know Jesus Christ sacrificed for my sins and felt all of the pains, sadness, joys, and happiness I feel.  I know Christ can walk by me everyday if I choose to be worthy.  I know the blessings which were given were not the Priesthood holder's words from his brain, but direct revelation from heaven.  I know Heavenly Father is simply waiting for us to humble ourselves and come unto him.  I know one way I can do that is by receiving Priesthood blessings.  I am so grateful for the knowledge I have of the gospel and the immense feeling of truth I felt during my blessing.  I know Heavenly Father is looking out for me and everyone else in his eternal plan daily.  I know that there is an eternal plan for everyone.  I am very blessed to have the people in my eternal plan that Heavenly Father has introduced me to.  I can not wait for the day when Christ and Heavenly Father both hold out their arms for me to hug them.  The gospel of the Jesus Christ is true. 

I.Whip.My.Hair...

...While my life whips right by!

This past month has been soo incredible, I haven't had any time to sit down and blog. These words and pictures are a summary of the month!

Ending Summer Fun Camp.Moving down to Cedar City.Red and White Dance.Hiking.Paint Dance.Statistics.Making Zucchini Bread, Muffins, and Fries.Celebrating my Birthday.Getting a bike.Starting School.Being an SUUSA associate.Casino Night.Writing Missionaries.Art Festivals.Whipping my hair back and forth while I do dishes in the kitchen.Falling asleep at outdoor movies.Dirty dancing in my room.Sleeping on my top bunk.Tailgating.Going to the gym.Boondogling.Making roommie friendship bracelets.Cliff Jumping at Sand Hollow.Getting a video from my siblings.Getting a letter from Corb.Going to Powell.Painting.Orientation.Gangnam Style.