http://lds.org/pages/general-rs-meeting-2011?lang=eng
"You Are Not Forgotten
As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flower—small and very insignificant. I wondered if I would be forgotten by my family or by my Heavenly Father.
Years later, I can look back on that young boy with tenderness and compassion. And I do know now I was never forgotten.
And I know something else. As an Apostle of our Master, Jesus Christ, I proclaim with all the certainty and conviction of my heart and soul—neither are you!
You are not forgotten.
Sisters, wherever you are, whatever the circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you, with an infinite love."
—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Eat, Pray, Love challenge #1
This week's things to work on? Do something for yourself and do it on impulse. When it pops into your head, DO IT; don't push it aside like it doesn't matter and don't push it aside with excuses about how you don't have time, you don't deserve it, etc. JUST DO IT. Luxuriate in pampering yourself in excess. Do it because you want to; do it because you deserve it.
For example, today on the way home from babysitting I wanted to go get a hot chocolate from Starbucks because I had not been there in a long time and hot chocolate from starbucks is one of my favorite things. EVER. SO, what did I do? I went to hot chocolate and got myself a small hot chocolate to drink on the way home. I felt like a rockstar. :) I looked like one too, even with my brown corduroy messenger bag from Aeropostale. I was in the ZONE! Also yesterday I had SWEETS! Yes, ladies and gentlemen (if you're here), I had gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! That'll hold me for a good long while, but the point is, I ate one because I wanted to!
Also, this is something I've been trying to do all week, girls (if you're reading this), take the time to get ready everyday like you're going to be ambushed by over-zealous papparazzi the moment you step out your front door. When you spoil yourself like this by giving yourself ample time to get ready, you feel better about yourself, guaranteed. Love you all, hope you're doing well. Remember, take it one day at a time. That's all it takes. One day at a time and work to love yourself for who you are in this moment.
EAT: eat/drink one or two things this week that you've been denying yourself. Go ahead, indulge a little.
PRAY: Work on your personal prayer. If you're not praying at all, pray before you go to bed. If you are praying, step it up a little and pray twice a day, once before you go to bed and once when you get up in the morning.
LOVE: Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you love you. Go on, do it. "I love you." Say it until you mean it. Doesn't matter if it takes a few minutes or a few hours to say it until you mean it, do it anyway. It's ok. Remember, GOD loves you, so why shouldn't you love yourself? He made you in HIS image.
For example, today on the way home from babysitting I wanted to go get a hot chocolate from Starbucks because I had not been there in a long time and hot chocolate from starbucks is one of my favorite things. EVER. SO, what did I do? I went to hot chocolate and got myself a small hot chocolate to drink on the way home. I felt like a rockstar. :) I looked like one too, even with my brown corduroy messenger bag from Aeropostale. I was in the ZONE! Also yesterday I had SWEETS! Yes, ladies and gentlemen (if you're here), I had gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! That'll hold me for a good long while, but the point is, I ate one because I wanted to!
Also, this is something I've been trying to do all week, girls (if you're reading this), take the time to get ready everyday like you're going to be ambushed by over-zealous papparazzi the moment you step out your front door. When you spoil yourself like this by giving yourself ample time to get ready, you feel better about yourself, guaranteed. Love you all, hope you're doing well. Remember, take it one day at a time. That's all it takes. One day at a time and work to love yourself for who you are in this moment.
EAT: eat/drink one or two things this week that you've been denying yourself. Go ahead, indulge a little.
PRAY: Work on your personal prayer. If you're not praying at all, pray before you go to bed. If you are praying, step it up a little and pray twice a day, once before you go to bed and once when you get up in the morning.
LOVE: Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you love you. Go on, do it. "I love you." Say it until you mean it. Doesn't matter if it takes a few minutes or a few hours to say it until you mean it, do it anyway. It's ok. Remember, GOD loves you, so why shouldn't you love yourself? He made you in HIS image.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
The "Eat Pray Love" Challenge
I think that oftentimes, we're way too hard on ourselves. If we did something we're unhappy with or something we wish we could change, but can't, we dwell on it until we drive ourselves absolutely crazy and we're a veritable mess of the most negative emotions in our world. We see it fit to deny ourselves things that make us happy because deep, DEEP down, we think that we aren't worthy anymore because of the seemingly awful mistake(s) we've made. We look back and we wish, wish, wish and wish some more. Sweetheart, replaying those moments over and over again in your head aren't doing you any good.
But, my dears, contrary to that stupid, negative voice inside your head telling you "NO", YOU are worth it. You are worth everything that this beautiful world has to offer and more. Go ahead and have a good cry about what's happened to you; its OK. But then after that, accept it, embrace it, and move on.
Look forward to the future knowing that what ever has happened to you has made you a better person and has made you just that much more special. Look forward to the future and the blessings of life that Heavenly Father has promised you, knowing that you absolutely, without a doubt deserve them. Let's take this journey together!
"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days waiting for better ones."
-Marjorie Pay Hinckley
(Weekly tasks and fun stuff to come along shortly!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYa1eI1hpDE&ob=av2n
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Home Remedies- Facials!
Hey all, I know it's been a while since I've posted, but its been really crazy and busy! I thought I would post some home remedies that I use all the time and that have worked great for me!
Lemon Juice Toner-
Use two parts lemon juice to one part water. For example, use two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of water. Use it as you would use your regular toner. Don't wash off and apply moisturizer after it dries. Continue with your regular routine.
Baking Soda Acne Mask-
Mix enough baking soda and water to make a paste. Apply to affected areas and let dry for at least fifteen minutes. Wash off gently with warm water.
Acne Tip:
Is your acne red and swollen and taking over your face? Apply ice to the worst areas for at least fifteen minutes. This will counteract the redness and reduce swelling.
And remember...DON'T pick! This just makes everything worse!
Lemon Juice Toner-
Use two parts lemon juice to one part water. For example, use two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of water. Use it as you would use your regular toner. Don't wash off and apply moisturizer after it dries. Continue with your regular routine.
Baking Soda Acne Mask-
Mix enough baking soda and water to make a paste. Apply to affected areas and let dry for at least fifteen minutes. Wash off gently with warm water.
Acne Tip:
Is your acne red and swollen and taking over your face? Apply ice to the worst areas for at least fifteen minutes. This will counteract the redness and reduce swelling.
And remember...DON'T pick! This just makes everything worse!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Ensign Article Submission
This is something that I originally wrote in my journal, but one of my good friends convinved me to submit it to the Ensign. So, here it is!
"My whole life has been an experience in trials and I’ve had an especially hard time being patient for special blessings that Heavenly Father has promised me, namely, waiting for my eternal companion. With hardly any spiritual support from my inactive family members, and most recently my good friends, it’s been especially hard to keep my head up, to look towards the future with faith. But, regardless of my situation in life, I cannot lose faith; the gospel has made me who I am. It is my past, present and future and has gotten me through some of the darkest times I’ve ever experienced.
Without any doubts and with everything that I am, I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. With a fire coursing through my veins and burning in my heart, I know. I know it’s true. The blessings of the temple are real and they’re so close I can almost taste them. I feel like the temple is pulling me closer to it every day, the spirit whispering that it’s true. With every breath I take and with every step I take, my confidence waxes strong and my faith in Christ and Heavenly Father grows.
Even though I’m tired and even though I’m scared, I know that I can never give up. The blessings in store are too great and too important. I know the sorrow and grief and heartache that comes from rejecting the gospel and I will never go back to that place again. It is not only my future that I affect, but the generations to come. I have to keep going; one day at a time, one step at a time. I have to be patient and endure well and the blessings will come. I know that they will. The spirit tells me so. It will only be a little while longer and I know that I must be strong.
I wait in earnest for the day that I will look into a man’s eyes and know in my heart that he is the one I’ve been waiting for; I wait in earnest for the day that I will walk into the temple and kneel across the altar from my eternal companion; I wait in earnest for the day that Heavenly Father will send me the special spirits that have been waiting so patiently and been so kind and encouraging to me. I can’t wait to finally hold them in my arms; to tell them that I love and appreciate all that they’ve done for me during the hard times. For those days, I strive to wait patiently. For those days, I wait with faith.
Stephanie"
"My whole life has been an experience in trials and I’ve had an especially hard time being patient for special blessings that Heavenly Father has promised me, namely, waiting for my eternal companion. With hardly any spiritual support from my inactive family members, and most recently my good friends, it’s been especially hard to keep my head up, to look towards the future with faith. But, regardless of my situation in life, I cannot lose faith; the gospel has made me who I am. It is my past, present and future and has gotten me through some of the darkest times I’ve ever experienced.
Without any doubts and with everything that I am, I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. With a fire coursing through my veins and burning in my heart, I know. I know it’s true. The blessings of the temple are real and they’re so close I can almost taste them. I feel like the temple is pulling me closer to it every day, the spirit whispering that it’s true. With every breath I take and with every step I take, my confidence waxes strong and my faith in Christ and Heavenly Father grows.
Even though I’m tired and even though I’m scared, I know that I can never give up. The blessings in store are too great and too important. I know the sorrow and grief and heartache that comes from rejecting the gospel and I will never go back to that place again. It is not only my future that I affect, but the generations to come. I have to keep going; one day at a time, one step at a time. I have to be patient and endure well and the blessings will come. I know that they will. The spirit tells me so. It will only be a little while longer and I know that I must be strong.
I wait in earnest for the day that I will look into a man’s eyes and know in my heart that he is the one I’ve been waiting for; I wait in earnest for the day that I will walk into the temple and kneel across the altar from my eternal companion; I wait in earnest for the day that Heavenly Father will send me the special spirits that have been waiting so patiently and been so kind and encouraging to me. I can’t wait to finally hold them in my arms; to tell them that I love and appreciate all that they’ve done for me during the hard times. For those days, I strive to wait patiently. For those days, I wait with faith.
Stephanie"
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Les Miserables
Okay people, I think I just might die. I am going to see Les Miserables in Salt Lake City on May 28th, 2011 in Salt Lake City and no one could be more excited than ME, of course, and my roommate and road-trip buddy, Abbey. And thanks to Abbey's superior twitter skills, after the show we're going to be meeting none other than Andrew Varela, who plays Javert! AH!!!!
SO anyone out there who's reading this blog or has just happened upon it, comment about Les Miserables or about your favorite musical that you've seen!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Life Size Barbie Gets Real Women Talking
Read this article! Its SO eye opening! This is what Barbie would look like if she were a real woman; 6ft tall, with 33 inch hips, an 18 inch waist, and a 39 inch bust!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42595605/ns/today-today_people/
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