Congratulations!

I checked the status of my application today and guess what? I have been accepted into my master's program! I will start this August and will be doing the Masters of Social Work program at ASU! Only another 2 more years of school!

Life Lessons

I really have not blogged since graduation and I felt like it was time to start again. I always find writing to be so therapeutic..... maybe that is why I am so good at writing my 4 friends on missions. The past month of my life has been a whirlwind. From friends and conference to the experience of opening myself up to someone to only be rejected and shot down.... like I said this month has been a whirlwind. Here are a few of the things that I personally have been thinking about. 1. I need to straighten up my priorities. Conference really made me realize that while my education is an important thing, I really need to focus on preparing to be married in the temple and raising a family. Honestly, I can't say that it is going to happen anytime soon, but it something I should have my heart set on. Don't get me wrong, I have always wanted to get married and have a family, but I just feel at this point in time I need to start putting more focus on it. 2. Opening up to people is not necessarily a bad thing. Yes, you may get hurt in the end, but being honest and open feels so much better than keeping your emotions in for so long that you go crazy. I have now tried both ways and yes, the first way hurts a lot more if you are rejected but at least you never wonder...... 3. The Lord has a plan for each and every one of us. I thought I knew were my life was going and I think the Lord just laughed, because that is not what he had planned for me. 4. I need to get to the temple more often. 5. I am so grateful for the friends that I have in my life. Both on and off of missions. They bring so much joy into my life. These friends are there for me both in the good and the bad. They have my back and are always willing to talk. A special shout out goes to Brianna because she has been listening to me A LOT over the past 2 weeks. I am so glad that our friendship has been strengthened by the experiences we have shared together. 6. I am so grateful for the gospel. I don't know what I would do if I didn't know that Jesus Christ is always there for me and has felt all my pains, joys, and sorrows. Well this is it for now. I am going to try to blog more often. I love you all!