Yesterday was a REALLY GOOD DAY.  :)

Decluttering.

Usually I'm an empathetic, happy person.  I love listening to people and their problems so I can help them.  I don't know why I've hit a wall.  Every little complaint someone says has annoyed me or has angered me so much lately.  I feel so mean, but I can't take it anymore.  I wish I was back to my normal self but maybe I try to take on too many things.  Yesterday I felt huge burdens on my shoulders, for no apparent reason.  I've felt weighed down for a couple weeks now too.  People, I really do love you and I want to be there for you, but I've had enough complaints for a while.  So... please, be happy?!

Ahhh, glad that's out of my system... Now for the real post.

While at work yesterday, a coworker of mine brought in some magazines for the front lobby.  As I was scanning the covers and ripping out her home address, one in particular caught my eye.  It was Oprah Winfrey's magazine.  A couple of the articles had to do with keeping only the things you need.  Another article was on organizing and the other article I read was about how simplifying your life is healthy.  I have set a goal to declutter my closet and storage drawers in my bedroom.  I don't have much as a college student, but I feel it would be very nice to throw away things I never wear or need.  I'm also looking forward to spring cleaning coming up.  I love cleaning and organizing, it's a type of outlet for me.  It's almost March, warmer days will be on their way.  :)

Quick Thought

If you are reading this,
you are alive.
If that's not something to smile about,
I do not know what is. 

Lean on Me

On Saturday I had the opportunity to go to a baptism of a guy now in my college ward.  It was awesome.  I haven't felt the Spirit like that in quite some time.  It was one of those moments when you are so grateful for listening to the little angel on your shoulder trying to get you to choose the right. 

Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tommorow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand (Chorus)
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Second Verse
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand (Chorus)
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you need to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (Call me)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (if you ever need a friend)

The Gospel is always there. The Atonement is real. Christ's love is strong and abundant in so many ways. Prayer works. The Church is TRUE.

No Sugar Diet.

You are probably wondering why I titled this post with three words that should never be put together in one sentence.  Here is WHY I'm participating with my friend in this idea.  I have the hardest time remembering why my body hates me when I eat brownies or whatever, until after it's already in my stomach and I can feel a headache coming on.  I want to avoid the whole "I feel so sick!"  feeling, so Sugar, I'm sorry we could never be friends.  I'm sick of feeling like a failure for not remembering how you hate me so until after I spend time with you.  It's over, I'm done, I quit.  I know the whole 'Moderation in all things' idea, but it honestly doesn't apply to me.  It has to be an all or nothing for me so please feel free to text, call, question me on how well I'm doing with my no sugar diet, because honestly I may forget and slip and want to die afterwards.  I wonder how long I can go.  My friend has gone at least two months without sugar.  Wish me luck!

Stoic.

Do you ever have those days where you don't really feel anything, you just go through the motions and the activities of the day without putting too much thought or emotion into it?  You aren't necessarily depressed or happy, you are just there?  That's how I felt after work last night.  Nothing went wrong or anything, thank Heavens.  After dinner, I ended talking with two good friends last night.  I love how talking to close friends can totally change your mood from okay or whatever, to really good!  I have the greatest friends, and I love them so much! :)

Oven FAIL

So as I was pulling a pan out of the oven tonight, I smelled something burning and decided to look if something spilled out.  As I moved the dish towel I was using out of the oven, I saw that yellow flame that immediately makes your stomach knot up and eyes go as big as melons.  I have always had a fear of fire in the kitchen and I had to make myself think "Stay calm, walk to the sink, turn on the water and the fire will go out.  Nothing else will catch on fire, you are fine."  Which it turns out, my roommates dish towel is not fine.  The corner of the towel is all burnt and when it gets washed, it will fall apart.  I definitely need to invest in oven mitts and buy her a new dish towel.  I'm so sorry Kelly!