Running Thoughts

Well, I run a half marathon in a few days. So, I've been running a lot. Yesterday I had a long run and my ipod died only about halfway through the run. So, I had a lot of time to think. This morning as well. I was thinking about high school. I was thinking about all that I've been through since then and how I pictured myself as a 21 year old. The way my life is right now is not anywhere near where I thought it would be. I've been through  a lot of things since then and I am not anywhere near where I wanted to be or where I thought I would be. But, where I am is happy. My life is great in it's own ways. Sometimes I look back and wish that people that were a part of my life were still a part of my life. Then, I think again and think about how much happier I am without them. Sometimes I wish my closest friends were actually around, but then I think about if I were around them how I wouldn't be able to grow and I wouldn't make new connections. I think about where I could be if I lived in Provo. If I accepted that job back in June instead of turning it down. I would obviously be in a completely different place. It's so hard to think. It seems lately my mind doesn't stop. I have been trying so hard to stop thinking but it doesn't help.
A huge contributor in my thoughts, facebook. What a curse sometimes. People putting up the best parts of their lives and making their lives seem absolutely perfect. When, from experience, their lives aren't perfect. But, that's what facebook is all about putting a face on your life. And sometimes it is so hard to see people happy knowing they don't miss me as much as I miss having them in my life. But, I am happy too. I'll figure out where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing in the future eventually. For now I know I am exactly where I'm supposed to be and doing exactly what I need to be doing. :) I choose happiness.
Oh and.. this album... I got it and I LOVE ME SOME GOOD OL' JACK! :)

Mormon Messages

SMILE SUNDAYS! I know I missed last week. I also know I haven't really been blogging. I have been really busy lately. I don't really know what happened but all of a sudden I'm busy. But, here is a Mormon Message I watched today. I love President Uchtdorf. He has a special place in my heart. He is just absolutely amazing! This video is so profound. I kind of feel that way in my life. Kind of like the guy on the ship. I'm kind of just sitting and things that are good around me are free and waiting for me to partake in. I need to be better with it. I will be better with it. :) I choose happiness.

Who reads my blog?

I know you exist. There are people that read my blog on purpose and I want to know who you are and want to know your thoughts! :) Please start commenting and asking questions! I know the description of the blog says it's mostly for me, but apparently I have interested... someone...some people... Let me know! :D I choose happiness! 

Mt. Timpanogos Temple

Smile Sundays

MOUNT TIMPANOGOS TEMPLE. I don't know why, but this is my absolute favorite temple. I can't even think about it without smiling! Funny story about why it's my favorite though...So one day I was in the distribution center with some roommates just kind of looking around I think and I decided to look through temples. I stumbled upon a photo of this one and fell completely in love. I don't really know what drew me to it. But, lucky me at the end of that semester I got to go and see it on my drive back to Nebraska! It was amazing, even though it was a Sunday so the gates were closed and I couldn't get in I saw my favorite temple. Now, I've been inside three times. Maybe one day I'll get married in it. The only sacrifice is that it's in American Fork Utah. So, I would have to marry (I'm saying it...) a guy from Utah! Well, one day (not soon) I'll find out if I will. But, seriously, this place makes me so happy every time I get to go! When I went to Utah last weekend I was able to go. That's when this photo was taken as well. :] I love all the temples they are all so beautiful and unique. They are such a sacred place and bring me peace and bring me closer to my Heavenly Father. I cannot wait until one day I am able to go and make more covenants with my Heavenly Father inside one of these temples. I choose happiness. 

If you are not LDS and are reading this here is a website explaining what temples are and what they are used for: http://www.lds.org/church/temples?lang=eng