Backyard Beauty

I Am Beside Myself

I enjoy Halloween. This year I had a difficult time deciding what to be. Friday afternoon I made the final decision from a list of... well many options. I went with this one. No, that's not a mini me or a siamese twin, it's me- beside myself. It weirded out a handful of people which was interesting, but it was fun! Kristina came down and we went to a dance and partied it up for a few hours! I'm grateful for Kristina! She's always there when I need her and will always act silly with me! Everyone needs a good friend they can act silly with! Thanks Kristina for being an awesome BFF! 

Real Life is Perfect Love, Happiness, Overcoming, Service, Eternal Life.

Isn't today's weather lovely? The air is crisp and cool. I know it's cloudy, but the bright yellow and orange leaves are that little bit of sunshine.  I love fall. As I walked to class this morning I looked around me and saw so much to be thankful for. I live in a beautiful place. The leaves, the mountains, the crisp autumn air, the random rain. One way I feel God's love for me is through His creations. There are so many to enjoy and love. Feeling and sharing His love makes me happy. There may be crazy, not so great things happening in my life, but my faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ gives me the strength and hope I need to overcome those things in life. John 16:33  says, "Be of good cheer for I have overcome the world." I find a lot of comfort in this promise. I know that through the atonement of Jesus Christ I can be happy despite all the challenging things in life. He is the reason for my happiness. He understands completely. I am so grateful to know that through His sacrifice I can be "made whole", feel happy, have hope, even though my world is feeling a little icky and unbalanced. Yesterday I was reading in chapter 12 of Hebrews. Again, another promise and witness of God's love for me. In verse one it says to "lay aside every weight or sin that doth easily besets us" and to "run with patience the race that is set before us". That is the key. To lay aside and give to Christ all the things that weigh me down or trouble me and to run with patience and faith to Him. He strengthens and supports me. He gives me the courage I need to conquer my everyday battles. It is His love and the love of His Father that are perfect and pure. With God and Jesus Christ I will continue to be happy and hopeful despite life's challenges. I choose Them. I want to walk with Them. I know Their love is real and never-ending. I have been learning more about how serving and loving others is the best way to get out of feeling unbalanced. As I serve those around me- I really am serving Him. I am happy. I am hopeful. I know today is exciting and the future is bright and hopeful. I know that will God's help all things are truly possible. The real life is eternal life.        Masaya Ang Aking Puso :)

"There Is No Love More Sincere, Than The Love Of Food"

Hmmm...have I mentioned I love food? I do I love food! I do like the quote above, however, I know it's not the sincerest love, but my love for food and love of eating is sincere. I come from a family where good food is important! Some of the best memories I have involve eating and sitting around the table with my family. Today I had the Pumpkin Smash smoothie from Jamba Juice. Oh! It was awesome and the little size I got was not near enough! I have to admit I wanted another one. (I knew I should have gotten the power size) It was delicious and I plan on having another and soon! I totally recommend getting one and trying it. Last week I made me a dark chocolate strawberry panini. Wow! That was way awesome too! Hmmm...maybe I'll have one right now too... Food is awesome! We are so blessed with so many yummy things to eat and enjoy! The fall season brings so many wonderful new things to taste and eat! I hope you all have happy fall eating! 

A BFF+ An Aggie Football Game + Orange Kicks + Loads of Chatting =Friday Night Fun

 On Friday I was able to score some awesome tickets (9th row behind USU) to the USU v. BYU football game. (Thanks goes to my mama!) I called up Kristina and she drove down to P-Town to go with me. We had a blast! Even though our Aggies lost we had fun at the game. People watching at football games is great- there is a lot to watch ;)  During the first half of the game I looked at Kristina and I's shoes on the rail in front us and noticed we were both wearing our orange kicks. (Dressing similar on many occasions is normal for us.) Later in the game Kristina said, "hey that guy over there just took a picture of our shoes!" So to you Mr. Creeper Picture Taker of Orange Shoes we know what you did no matter how discreet you thought you were! We laughed about it and later took our own picture of our orange kicks. It was awesome to spend some time with Kristina. I am so thankful for her and that no matter how much time passes or what happens she's there for me! Friday was awesome all around! Earlier in the afternoon I had the opportunity to go to the temple with my grandma. It was great to be in the temple with Grandma and feel of the spirit of peace and goodness that radiates and is so abundant in the temple. I truly am discovering more of what I can become with God's help and by following the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel defines me and gives me peace, direction, purpose and happiness. It also provides me with answers and a greater ability to choose things that will increase my faith, happiness, and continue to help me become closer to God and ultimately become like Him.                                                               Masaya Ang Aking Puso :) 

Hello Fall... Are You There?

I am so excited that fall is just around the corner! This morning as I walked to class I just felt it- fall is in the air!  The mountains all ready have big patches of orange and red. I love fall! Those who know me know of this love! I have many previous posts referring to fall.  Fall is soups, sweaters, squash-pumpkin, changing leaves, crisp apples- oh it's just full of so many awesome things! My sweaters, brown boots, and I are just waiting for the cooler temperatures to arrive! This season truly is my favorite for so many reasons. Honestly, what's not to love about sweaters, pumpkin, orange and red leaves, crisp apples, and "cool pleasant breezes"? 

I Am A Lover Of Truth