Annual Peace Out

Tomorrow I am going here...

Which means this weekend I will be here...

Which means I will get to see them...

And I'm just really excited about the whole thing...

Healthy is the New Skinny

Guess what people? You don't have to look like Barbie or a supermodel to be beautiful. That probably sounds cliche, but it's true. I have proof. The new Oprah magazine for the month is now out and I would highly recommend it. The main story in it is "healthy is the new skinny". On the front cover there is a gorgeous model (who according to the fashion industry is a plus size model). The model is nude holding a nude barbie. On her skin are dotted lines that represent "corrections" a plastic surgeon would have to make in order for the model to have a barbie body, or how much she would have to be Photoshopped in order for her to be in a fashion magazine. She is proof that you don't have to look like Barbie to be absolutely drop dead gorgeous. It just shows how unrealistic the world is. The whole article promotes healthy body image. And let me tell you something, it is so refreshing. Call me a  healthy body image advocate, or maybe even a feminist, but  I'm so in love with this article. Check out a summary of it here. Or buy it. (which I'm going to go do today)  Also, check out the Healthy is the New Skinny website here.

 Nike has an awesome campaign as seen above. Check it here.

I think you'll benefit in reading this

I read this talk by President Uchtdorf called "Forget Me Not". It was from the general relief society meeting. President Uchtdorf talked about the flower called "forget me not"s that are little flowers that are beautiful yet sometimes overlooked. He explained things that we must not forget or overlook in this life. It was so inspiring and refreshing to hear. Here are some quotes from the talk that I loved;

..."be thankful for all the small successes in your home, your family relationships, your education and livelihood, your Church participation and personal improvement. Like the forget-me-nots, these successes may seem tiny to you and they may go unnoticed by others, but God notices them and they are not small to Him. If you consider success to be only the most perfect rose or dazzling orchid, you may miss some of life’s sweetest experiences."

"Our journey toward perfection is long, but we can find wonder and delight in even the tiniest steps in that journey."

"...We can ask ourselves, “Am I committing my time and energies to the things that matter most?” There are so many good things to do, but we can’t do all of them. Our Heavenly Father is most pleased when we sacrifice something good for something far greater with an eternal perspective. Sometimes, that may even mean nurturing small but beautiful forget-me-not flowers instead of a large garden of exotic blooms."

"forget not to be happy now."

Talking about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory President Uchtdorf says .."So many people today are waiting for their own golden ticket—the ticket that they believe holds the key to the happiness they have always dreamed about. For some, the golden ticket may be a perfect marriage; for others, a magazine-cover home or perhaps freedom from stress or worry."

"The lesson here is that if we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses, we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget-me-nots that are all around us."

"You are not forgotten."

"God loves you because you are His child. He loves you even though at times you may feel lonely or make mistakes."

"The love of God and the power of the restored gospel are redemptive and saving. If you will only allow His divine love into your life, it can dress any wound, heal any hurt, and soften any sorrow."

I try to make my blog posts kosher for everyone who reads them, but I want to say something that some of you may not believe, but I believe it to be true and I want to share what I believe with you. 

I want you all to know that I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church upon the earth. It is the only church that has the fullness of God's plan. A plan that makes it so that we can be with our families forever. A plan that brings joy and comfort to our lives. I know that living this plan will bring us lasting joy, a joy that nothing else can bring you. I know this because I have felt this joy that comes from living God's plan and I have felt the sorrow that comes when you do not. God's plan for us is miraculous and perfect. He knows what we need and when we need it, even if we may not want it. He loves us and knows us. He wants us to succeed and does everything He can to help that happen. He is rooting for us. I know that we are not left alone. I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are there with us every step. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that through him we can reach our full potential, potential that is truly great. Christ loves you perfectly, he knows your struggles, your pain, your happiness, and your desires. He will never ever forget you, for you are engraved onto his hands. How could He forget you?  

Want to learn more about what I believe? Click here.

Also, read the above talk here.

The Weekend

This weekend was so great. I wish it would've lasted longer. My beautiful friend Kristi got married. Her reception was gorgeous! I sure love her. Then we went to my cabin up above heber friday night until sunday. Sweats, no makeup, four wheeling, meeting the parents, yummy cider and hot chocolate, games, "baby mama", sleeping in, cozy fireplace, snow.. yes please! It was so fun and cozy and just perfect.

also, this girl made me din last night. It was so yummy! I always love spending time with my asian.

Good News

Good News Friday...yep I'm doing it from now on.


1. It's Friday
2. My friend got married yesterday and it all turned out perfect
3. It's cold (yep I'm crazy and love the cold)
4. I'm alive
5. All my homework for the weekend is done
6. I'm getting paid to blog right now
7. We're going to my cabin tonight which means lots of time with a few of my very favorite people
8. I am drinking mountain dew right now
9. I get to take a nap today
10. My mom sent me this pic of Rowan and it's the dang cutest picture (don't you just want to cuddle her!?)

Have a fabulous weekend!

story of my life

HAha

I know I should share some of the inspiring things that stood out to me during conference this weekend but I'm not going to. I will share those thoughts soon enough, but right now I'm going to share this gem below. Why? Because today was the first day I shaved my legs in a REALLY long time, and I think it's funny. If it weren't for boy I'd never shave my legs..judge me.