HOLYY FREAK.

I am 18 and can do whatever I want with my life.  I think that just hit me.

This will be my last semester here at BYU-Hawaii and next semester is still up in the air.  A family from Turkey has offered to pay my airfare and have me come be an au pair for them....TURKEY. Who ever even hears about Turkey? Not me.  But I've found out it is actually really pretty there. And there's a lot of biblical history there, going all the way back to the apostle Paul being born there. Crazy stuff.  Bring it on, world.


This is the little boy I would nanny for. 
How freaking cute is he!

Interesting ways

I just want to say I had the best day.

And that these last couple weeks have been extremely hard.  I had never in my life felt more alone.  I was trying my hardest to meet people, going out of my way to make friends.  And I was meeting tons of people but none to hang out with.  I know I was supposed to come back for fall, but I felt out of place.  I thought that was a normal first college feeling, but I also think it was necessary at that time.  I started praying for direction in my life and I think I got some. Kinda.  So this uneasy feeling would not leave!  And one day I got on to look up classes for winter semester. Basically I found out I have 3 classes left of the pre-reqs for nursing school and one that would be a waste to take here because it doesn't transfer.  I had a strong feeling that I need to move on in my life and that I have had my experience at BYU-Hawaii but there is something out there waiting for me.  I still don't know what that is but here are my options I am weighing.
1.)Stay home after Christmas, work and save mula
2.)Work as a nanny somewhere totally random and earn some $
3.)Keep working on the pre-reqs at dixie (if I get a scholarship)
4.)Move up to provo to be with my friends (I miss them so much but this is the least realistic option)

You're probably drooling from boredom, but I just want to say that the Lord works in interesting ways.  I had a feeling I needed to be patient and endure that loneliness I was feeling.  As soon as I pin pointed that feeling of "not belonging" as a sign that I need something new in my life, I can't even describe it but I felt so assured and comforted.  I am 100% happier and have made friends since.  Friends that are in the same boat I'm in and friends I can hang out with! Again, today has been a good day.

Sugar Baby Boutique: Giveaway!!

Sugar Baby Boutique: Giveaway!!: Hey friends! It's been awhile I know...I've been busy with my loads and loads of laundry, and cooking, and cleaning (what's gotten into me??...

Daddy's girl

Sister Dalton's talk in the Sunday morning session made me want to cry. Her talk was on how to raise a daughter as a father. Everything she said described my dad. He is my HERO and the most Christlike person I have ever met. My top priority in a future husband would be to marry someone just like my dad. Growing up I was a bratty teenage girl to him often, and I'm so glad that is behind us. I love him so much and miss him like crazy. Being away at college, I haven't called/texted anyone as much as my dad. He is my best friend and we've never been closer. And just so he knows, I didn't call him back today because I was going through a homesick phase and didn't particularly want to bawl my eyes out. 
My dad: 

• You will constantly find him laughing (usually at the dumbest things)
• He treats my mom like a queen 
• Always gives good advice
• Smart (Now that I'm older, I'm in awe at how much he really does know. I expect him to answer any and every question I have for him)
• Has the strongest testimony of anyone I've ever met 
• I was hesitant to admit it growing up, but he truly is funny....
• Selfless 
• Protective
• Sensitive; he's a crier
• Carries the spirit with him at all times
• Kind/giving to everyone around him 
• Has always been a worthy priesthood holder for our family
• Always there for me
• Hardest worker I know
• Patient
• ALWAYS positive
• He is the most amazing person on the face of the Earth.

When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad.

G.C. October 2011

I have never ever loved conference so much in my life. Was it extra good this time or am I just growing up? I watched all four sessions (a first for me) and they were each amazing. And I love our prophet so much.

"Forget not to be happy now."
-President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
I absolutely LOVED his entire talk in the Relief Society broadcast. He wrote that talk for me, so I don't know what everyone else was doing there..