September!

September is my very most favorite month for a lot of reasons. September is the beginning of autumn, which is my favorite time of year. I love seeing all of the changes going on in the world and I love the weather cooling down. Have you noticed that everything smells different in autumn? And there are a lot of wonderful sounds too, everything from crunching leaves to rain drops on the window. It's a happy time of year. Another reason is that September is when I got to marry my best friend in the most wonderful place on earth. That is used a lot when talking about Disneyland, but having been to both places I beg to differ. There is nowhere happier or more amazing to be then in the temple. These are some pictures I took when we went to Temple Square for date night this summer. (they have the most awesome concerts in the Brigham Young park across the street from Temple Square during the summer months.) Also here is the quote of the month, I really like this one!

"Act as if it were impossible to fail." -Dorothea Brande

I think that's really good advice and something I'm going to remember. If it were impossible to fail, I think I would try a lot of things I've been nervous to do. How many opportunities do we miss out on in life because we're afraid of failure. This reminds me of how important it is to put yourself out there and be brave. That way you know you won't have any regrets as you're living life.

I hope you have all had a fun summer! There will be a lot of post following this one to make up for everything I've been saying will get posted and never does :)

August quote...

Now that it's almost September...which is weird (time is going by way to fast recently) I'm finally getting around to posting the August quote of the month! It says
"When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them." -Confucius
Words of wisdom I think I could stand to remember. When you really think about it how often do you find yourself saying "I love myself and am happy with who I am." Um, not as often as I think I should. So I've been trying to be happy with myself. Yeah, I have faults. There are things that I want to change about myself. I could make a whole list for you, but I won't. Because I've re-realized recently that to truly be happy, you need to stop dwelling on the negative. You need to abandon your faults and not let them control your life. Now I'm not saying don't set goals for yourself, but be happy on the journey. Don't say, I need to fix this or change that and until then I won't be truly happy. Because I think, no I believe, that if you do that, you're going to end up looking back at your life and realizing how many opportunities you missed. So abandon your faults, and love who you are.
On a lighter note, I finally got my pictures on my computer from my camera. I know, it's been forever since I said I would get them posted, but I'm serious this time. They're just waiting for me! So check back and I'll make sure I'll get them posted soon!

Quote #4

"Admire those who attempt great things, even if they fail." -Seneca
It took me a little longer this month to get my quote posted but I think I did pretty good to get it within the first week. :) I really like this quote. It reminds me of the importance of recognizing people's efforts. And of the importance of recognizing our own efforts. This quote can apply to ourselves just as much as it applies to others. We need to recognize that we have attempted something great. Whether we succeed or not.
It's been a really busy week so I'll make sure to post pictures of what we've been up to. We've gone camping, been to graduation (thank heavens we only had to do one, I guess that's the benefits of having your brother and your brother-in-law go to the same high school :) ) and family bbq's, and we still have another party tomorrow. Yay for summer! (And I thought I wouldn't have anything to do now that I'm done with school!)

Quote of the Month #3

"Imagination is far more important than knowledge."-Albert Einstein
I just think this is an awesome statement. Especially coming from someone who is a genius. I think being smart is really important, and I love learning new things but I think there comes a time where you just need to let your imagination take over. There is a new commercial on t.v. now that is for some phone company. But they have the song from the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory playing in the background. I've always felt a very special connection to this movie for obvious reasons and I've always loved this song but it just gave me a new perspective when I read this quote. I'm sure you've all heard this song but here are the lyrics.

Come with me
And you'll be
In a world of
Pure imagination
Take a look
And you'll see
Into your imagination

We'll begin
With a spin
Traveling in
The world of my creation
What we'll see
Will defy
Explanation

If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There's nothing
To it

There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You'll be free
If you truly wish to be

If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There's nothing
To it

There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You'll be free
If you truly
Wish to be
So go ahead, use your imagination. Day dream, doodle, create, read a book, be imaginative.

Life's Story...

I found this quote from the general Young Womens Broadcast on this blog that I read sometimes (more like blog stalk but come on, who doesn't :)). I can't wait to read the whole thing when they get it posted on the church website. From what I can find online his talk was about how overcoming adversity is the key to "happily ever after". I just loved this quote, it was a nice reminder to keep your chin up and keep going. Enjoy!

"Why must all experience sadness and tragedy? Why could we not simply live in bliss and peace, each day filled with wonder, joy and love? In stories, as in life, adversity teaches us things we cannot learn otherwise. Adversity helps to develop a depth of character that comes in no other way."
"None is exempt. You will suffer, be tempted and make mistakes. You will learn for yourself what every heroine has learned: through overcoming challenges comes growth and strength.
"It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself that determines how your life's story will develop."

- Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said at the Young Womens General Broadcast on Sunday March 28, 2010