I'm Thankful in New York

Well, this week was tons of fun because I got to hang out with my little sister in New York!! I’ve never really been for longer than a few hours… so it’s been a blast!  So I decided to create a list of everything I’ve been thankful for ever since I got to New York.

1.  I’m thankful for my car.  Subways are really fun…… but cars are faster, cleaner, and more capable of going anywhere not on a track.  I will give subways this: they provide good entertainment, they are better for the environment, and they are probably cheaper, though it doesn’t seem by much. 

2. I am thankful for the prices in Utah.  I can’t even buy a can of beans out here for under a dollar! And that’s poor man’s food!  Let alone the produce, and any other thing you think you want, but suddenly you realize you can live without.  I’m sorry but I don’t think I will choose to live in a dirty place where I can’t be in a space larger than 5 square feet without someone in my grill for over-priced food. No thanks.

3. I am thankful for wide open spaces.  And green.  It’s fun to be around a lot of people sometimes, but just sometimes.  I think that would be hard for me to handle every day.  And it’s a little depressing how there is not very much greenery around.  Some people are fine with that, but it’s not something I can live with. 

4. I am thankful for Momma’s cookin.  I know, again with the food.  But seriously, French toast at Happy Days Diner is just not the same as the feast I would have gotten at home.  Man, seriously can’t wait until Christmas!  Only 3 more weeks until I make my way home. 

5. I am thankful for MY SISTER!! She is the best!  I am so glad she found the deal on the ticket so I could come visit her!  It’s been way too long since I’ve seen her, and we’ve had so many good times while I have been out here.  It’s not like it’s been a whole year since we’ve seen each other or anything…..  We just picked up right where we left off!  I am happy to get back to my life, but I’m sad to leave Leah.  I wish we were closer to each other.  But who knows! Maybe we will be soon! Life always throws crazy things at you!

Anyway, my stay at New York has been such an experience.  I love getting to see new things, and I really loved being able to finally get the tour of The Big City, by none other than my very own little city-slicker sista! *BEST FRIENDS*

Sunday Top 5

1. Church

 I love the chance I get to realign my perspective on Sunday and learn about the gospel. It’s such a relief from the storm of life. It helps remind me what truly is the most important. Also, I love learning from others at church. I feel like it’s the time that we can all really relate to each other and come to the realization that we really aren’t all that different. I also love getting to know my Savior better and his will for me. In church, you are given the opportunity to really open up the lines for spiritual communication as he tries to tell us the things we need to do or know to be successful and happy.

2. Sunday Afternoon Nap

After a week of extreme stress, Sunday afternoon naps are the most delightful. The best is when you have no obligations, and you can just take however long a nap you want. I feel like Sunday is the day to retrieve your sanity, and taking a nap is a good way to do that.

3. Dressing Up

Ok, I love dressing up!! Especially when you have a reason to! It’s so fun! I feel like I don’t often get motivated to dress up, but on Sundays, there is church, so what better reason to pull out your nice clothes? Also, I can wear heels because I know I will only be wearing them for 3 hours, rather than all day. While I do love heels with all my heart, they are definitely not something I like to wear for much longer than 3 hours……

 4. Ultimate Uno

This game is the best. Basically a speedy Uno. I learned it recently, and can’t get enough of it. It’s best played on Sundays, because that is when people have time. And it’s a game that brings people together. Or tears people apart. I found it is best to play a game of scum after, to balance it out for the people who don’t like speedy games and prefer strategy.

5. Front Porch Sitting

The best is sitting out on your porch, watching the happenings of the world. It slows time down, gives you time to think, and time to notice what’s around you. I love talking to my family while I am out there. The front porch is kind of my sanctuary. Or my office. I love it when I have friends join me out there to talk. But I also love being out there by myself. Someday I will have a big one, complete with rocking chairs.

In Love With Life

Well I have a few things I would like to say....

 First off, I am so so HAPPY I live in America. And I am so grateful to those who risk their life so that I can live the dream I am living right now.

 Second off, I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity that was practically laid in my lap for me to go to college. Looking back in my family history, this is something many people in my family wanted to do, but weren't able to. I am so grateful that I am lucky enough to make my dreams come true.

 With graduation coming up, I've realized that the possibilities are endless. And that I am going to have to make some big decisions coming up. But the fact that I have these decisions to make is a blessing in itself. And I can't wait to start making them!

 In other news, here's some music I've been listening to lately.... I know I don't usually mix blogs, but I just feel like it today.
 

Disappointed

Lately I have been kind of down thinking about society and humanity. I just feel so disappointed in how people are. Selfishness, lack or responsibility, carelessness, and ignorance seem to be sweeping the nation. Sometimes it really feels like there are no good people in the world. But, I have decided something. Yes, society is disappointing. And the public is ridiculous. But, what can I do about it? Well, nothing. No matter what I do, I cannot make everyone change. Heck, even if I could, there would still be problems because I’m not perfect either. I realized that I have let this thought process really get me down. And since this problem cannot be fixed… I need to fix my perspective.

 Then I realized something. I am being a little bit ridiculous because most of the people I know are great people. Lately I have met a few who have really been the worst, and they happened to have a big effect on my life at this point. And I realized it’s so easy for me to generalize a few bad experiences to everyone; however, that’s not exactly fair to those who legitimately do their best. Sometimes your brain just makes you think things that you don’t realize aren’t logical. It’s hard to stop, like vomit. But recognizing the generalizations you make can save you many negative feelings.

 And I didn’t realize my brain was vomiting until just now. I guess it’s time for liquids and plenty of rest…..