Count Your Many Blessings

Now this post is a couple weeks overdue, but I guess it's better late than never. And let's be honest - that's practically early for me when it comes to blogging. A couple weeks ago I took my first test of the semester. I decided a long time ago that I would not study for tests as I walk to the testing center. I put away my books and notes and try to think about anything but the material that's going to be on my test. I try to notice the weather, the trees, the people walking near me - anything that will keep my mind off the test. I feel like this gives my brain a little time to sort out all of the information I just tried to cram into it. I inevitably start to feel the knots in my stomach becoming tighter and tighter with every step, regardless of how hard I try to not think about the test. However, this time was different. I didn't feel nervous or anxious or afraid as I walked into the testing center. I know it sounds crazy but I felt grateful and almost excited. I was about to go take a test at the BYU testing center. I've wanted to come to BYU ever since I can remember and here I was - living my childhood dream. I had never taken the time to look at things from this perspective. I began to think about how much I am going to miss campus when I'm graduated, how much this has really become my home for the past three years, and how grateful I was to have this amazing opportunity. I learned once again how much I have to be grateful for everyday, regardless of my circumstances. A situation that normally filled me with fear suddenly filled me with gratitude. I can see the Lord's hand in my life in so many ways if I just take the time to open my eyes and look.

SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!! Day 1

Last night I officially finished my last final for four months! There was much rejoicing and Courtney and I celebrated by stuffing ourselves with Burger Supreme. But now that school is off my mind I've had some time to think about what summer is going to hold for me. Last summer was...well, interesting. So much changed in so little time. And sometimes it was all I could do to hold on to the roller coaster that was my life. So what's in store for me over these next four months? I have no idea, but I do know that I am going to make this the best four months possible. Starting with this:

Comet

This is comet. I have fallen in love with him this semester and I can't imagine life without him. When I get on him it is like some sort of natural high. I love feeling like I'm seven again, pedaling as fast as I can with the wind in my face. Let's just hope things don't go the same way they did when I was seven on a bike...