Change for a dollar

Why is it so hard at times to be the change you wish to see in the world? Why is it so scary to serve others and put yourself in a spot to help someone else?

Double One.

I'm a couple days late, I know. But, I have been so busy with friends and family that I haven't really been on my computer much. Therefore, the blog was neglected big time. My bad.

This break has been much needed. It is going to be so hard to go back to Logan on Saturday... Being away from home really reminded me of how much I love the people who I have been blessed to call family and friends. I have been able to get together with friends from the past and a lot of  extended family over the past few weeks. I honestly can say that I know some of the strongest, happiest, most amazing people out there! The Lord knew what he was doing when he put them in my life, thank goodness for that!

Well, since everyone else posted about how great 2011 was I figured I didn't want to miss out on that! So here are the top 5 events of 2011 that rocked my world and really highlight my year:

1.) Moved from Lindon to Lehi and really had my eyes open to the value of family and how strong a family really can be.


2.) Watched my Mom have her life changed by getting married to her soul mate. (Blended families are always hard, I think it's something you don't understand until you go though it. But, all in all I am so happy for my mom. She deserves to be happy even if things aren't always the Brady Bunch in our home.)


3.)GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL!! (I never thought that day would come, I didn't feel ready when it did! Sometimes it still feels like a dream. Crazy stuff right there.)


4.) Packed up my car and moved away to college 2 hours away from home. (How I had the guts to do this, I may never know. I never thought I would leave home for college. I was always planning on staying close to home. But, Utah State is where I'm supposed to be! I still am not sure why, I guess the answer will come with time!)


5.) Made it through my first super scary semester of college with a 3.95 GPA! (I am proud, I had to brag for a second! It really wasn't that hard, just a very new experience that scared the crap out of me!)

I feel like I have done a lot of growing up this year. However, I have never felt more unsure about life or what I want out of it then I do right now as a Freshmen. As I talk to people though, they all say the same thing. I guess that's just how life works at my age! I just have to figure it out one day at a time and pray lots and lots.

I can say that I loved 2011. All of the good and the bad. It brought amazing people into my life and I was blessed by learning lots of life lessons, both good and bad.

 I am excited for 2012. It's full of unexpected adventures and new things! I honestly don't know how it'll turn out! I am hoping for more postives then negatives though! I guess the rest of the world is too...

I am thankful for the things 2011 brought me. Here's to 2012!