Crystal Needs...

So thought I would copy my lovely cousin Robyn. So I googled Crystal needs and this is what I got:

-Crystal needs a LOT of love
-Crystal needs someone that will be patience
-Crystal needs a home
-Crystal needs replacement
-Crystal needs to sit in a super-saturated solution to continue growing ( Yay I'll be tall before you know it!!!)
-Crystal needs a park
-Crystal needs to be coated french-english vocabulary (huh?)
-Crystal needs identified
-Crystal needs help
-Crystal needs to chill out

So I thought it was really funny!

Do you ever have those days where if someone looked at you funny you burst out in tears? I am just way too sensitive... first of all I woke up this morning with very negative thoughts about myself... although true... its probably not good to dwell on the negative. But yesterday I realized I have become a completely selfish person... Anyway so then I get to work and well lets just say something wasn't done correctly and so of course I was talking bad about myself and then to have that happen the tears just started to come I couldn't stop them. I knew I was crying for no reason but when I would tell myself that I would cry harder... Boy do I hate being sensitive!!! Anyway I realize I shouldn't post this but sometimes I just need to let it out, so I'm going to anyway.... sorry for the negativity:)

I Love to Sweat

Ok So it has now been a week since I started training. There are a few things I learned.
1. Running isn't as easy at it looks.
2. The Treadmill is completely different from running outside.
3. I love the feeling when I've just completed a run. I'm dripping in sweat, I'm sore and completely worn out.... I love it!

Thats all I've learned so far but training is going ok. There are days when I just don't think I can do it but I always have someone there to tell me that I can... Anywho! Have a great day!

The Sweat the Soreness... The prices we pay to be fit!!

So as some of you may have read in Nikkole's Blog, I am training for a marathon. And yes while I am only running 5 miles... 5 miles is a lot for me.

I'm the girl in the gym class who just didn't have it. Every friday we had to run a mile and a half and those that made it in 14 minutes could just walk the next week. I wanted so much to be part of that group. So one friday I decided to go for it. So I ran my hear out being very careful to count each lap... Well I ran the mile and half in 15 minutes. Yep I was a minute short and so sick I could hardly stand. So my teacher watching me run throughout the 15 minutes said... "I think you ran an extra lap" So I ended up being able to walk the next week. But I know I didn't he just felt so bad for me. Pathetic I know but it'll get better the more I do it right?

Yesterday was day 2 of training... I'm super sore but I love it. Although I have a lot of work ahead of me if I'm going to be ready for the 5 miles, just ask Nikkole and Justin! But they have been a huge help. Anyway thats all for now :)

A few things I've learned over the past week

This week has been everything but expected. But there are several things I've learned. I have to write them down so that I remember that I learned them.

1. Family is number 1. They are the ones that are there for you no matter what!
2. When you need help don't be afraid to ask. ( this is huge for me.... I think I'm a bit of a control freak!! :))
3. Remember the lord is always there and he always has a plan... even though it may not be what you expect or what you planned for yourself... trust me his plan is better though it may not appear to be the case on the outside.
4. Good friends are so important. Like it or not they really do impact our decisions! When times get rough true friends are there to offer a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen.

Like I said it was just a few things but if I don't write it down I'll probably forget when the next trial comes my way. I know this because the lord seems to really want me to learn how to ask for help and rely on others. :) Who would have thought!!

Back to the Drawing Board

So most of you have probably heard... I'm single again. So I've decided to make some changes... as what happens to most when they break up with someone they actually like. So next week I will be starting a Yoga class. This week I joined a sorority at the U. And I believe I've changed my major for good. I'm going to go into Culinary Arts! I need something creative in my life and whats better than food... especially good food. And usually cooking helps me clear my mind. So we'll see where life takes me. Wahoo!

Anyway that is all thats going on with me, for those of you who have been waiting for an update... there ya go! YAY for me!

Life is Beautiful

I'm so grateful for the Gospel and that firm foundation that we can have inspite of our trials. I believe we are headed for some hard times. These times have been prophesied about for years. But I believe if we are prepared we shall not fear. We will be asked to take a stand. Sometimes it won't be easy but if we stick to our testimonies we will be able to make it through.

We are facing many wolves in sheeps clothing. I saw a lot of this on my mission. But as we rely on the spirit and listen to the prophet I truely believe we will be able to make it through these challenges. Many will be confused and many will be gently guided away, but I suppose that is why we need to cling to the iron rod not just have our hand on it.

I love the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm grateful to have the restored gospel in my life! Life truely is beautiful and I hope we can all see it as such!