Dream Big

It is absolutely crazy to see how much in one year a person changes and grows and learns.  College has done more for me than i could have ever imagined it would have! I have made some of the best friends i could have ever hoped for! They are so amazing and such good examples!  I love Utah State more than i ever thought i could and even like living in Utah...which is shocking! =)  

My Beautiful School! 

If i could pick one thing that i have learned and put into my life it is never to give up on your dreams.  If you get a million stumbling blocks thrown in your way, then move then one million and one times! I just love life and want to make the best out of every situation.  

I have seen how much the Lord blesses my life.  I know that He loves me and will always be there for me.  No matter how alone i feel and no matter how hard it is to make it through the day, He will be by my side, holding my hand, as long as i let him.

This song has been such an inspiration to me this year and i would just love to share it with everyone!!! Enjoy! 

Loves!

"Dream Big"
By Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband

When you cry be sure to dry your eyes
'Cause better days are sure to come
And when you smile be sure to smile wide
Don't let them know that they have won
And when you walk, walk with pride
Don't show the hurt inside
Because the pain will soon be gone

And when you dream, dream big
As big as the ocean blue
'Cause when you dream it might come true
When you dream, dream big

When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud
'Cause it will carry all your cares away
And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself
And it'll help you feel okay
And when you pray, pray for strength
To help you carry on
When the troubles come your way

And when you dream, dream big
As big as the ocean blue
'Cause when you dream it might come true
When you dream, dream big

When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud
'Cause it will carry all your cares away
And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself
And it'll help you feel okay
And when you pray, pray for strength
To help you carry on
When the troubles come your way

And when you dream, dream big
As big as the ocean blue
'Cause when you dream it might come true
When you dream, dream big

A Day In The Park

Well the sun finally came shining into Utah this week! I believe it reached as high as 60! wooooo!! I cannot wait for the hot weather to arrive!! So Aubrei, Andrew, and I took advantage of the beautiful day and went to the park! It was so much fun! 

He just loved the slide!

..And the swing...

And kissing his Madi-Cakes!! 

Loves!

A Goal Not Written is Merely A Wish

Most of my time these days is occupied with hustle and bustle and just trying to make it through this semester.  Well on Wednesday night, my thought process changed a little.  

Our institute lesson was called "Charting a Safe Course" and it really got me thinking.  Brother Jacob's started out with an example from Alice In Wonderland.  When Alice is walking through the forest and happens upon the Cheshire Cat.  Alice asks him which road she should take and he tells her it all depends on where she wants to go.  She simple reply's that she does not know where she wants to go and he then says " If you don't know where you want to go then it doesn't matter which road you take" (or something to that effect)  Brother Jacob's then told us to get out some paper and to write 2 goals we wanted to accomplish this year, in the next 5 years, and then for the net 20 years.

And that's when it kind of hit me.. Do I know where I want to go?  I sometimes think, I don't even know what I am going to do tomorrow... let alone in the next 20 years! 

But after I thought about it for a while, it became much easier to think of how and who I want to be down the road.  And if I don't write the things down that i would love to accomplish in life, there is a less likely chance that they will actually happen.  hence the title of this post.

"A Goal Not Written Is Merely A Wish"

Loves