IT'S TIME!!

I'm not going to lie. 

October is here, and I'm freaking out.

Why? 

Because, it's time to start my mission papers!

Guys, this is real life. 

No jokes. 

This is it. 

I'm making the next big step in my life,

 in just a few days! 

I plan on meeting with my bishop this 

Sunday to get started. 

It's all just real now. 

Instead of saying "I'm planning on a mission" 

I can now say

"I'm going on a mission!"

I've had several moments of 

"holy crud. It's here. It's here already!"

Kind of like those moments you have to 

remind yourself that you're an adult.

Don't get me wrong, 

although I'm freaking out, 

I'm super excited!

I can't believe I'll have this 

amazing opportunity!

It will be the best 18 months of my life. 

I already know it. 

I just have to get there without 

anymore freak outs!

Thankfully, I have my mom, 

and a few RM friends that talk me through it.

And thankfully I have friends who are out

 in the field right now, 

who I can write to and ask all 

the dumb questions.

Like, "How long do you have to

 get ready for the day?" 

(Yeah, I know. I'm such a girl. 

I worry about that stuff, okay!)

And what kind of shoes works best?

And blah blah blah. 

IT'S HERE YOU GUYS!! 

For the girls (:

Some of the things I've learned during my years of dating. 

Mostly, my opinions and beliefs, 

but...it's applied to many situations.

First, if you would not want a son exactly like him,

 then why waste your time?

When meeting a guy, you'll more than 

likely start to text each other. 

Because that's how today's 

dating world works.

If he asks you things, or talks about 

things that he would not 

say in person,

either have the guts to call

 him on it and then drop that relationship 

like a bad habit.

Or, just drop it like a bad habit. 

A man who does not respect your privacy, 

or his own for that matter, 

is not a man, and is immature. 

But, if things go well, and he wants to get together...

Do not accept "hanging out" as a date. 

Especially, if it will be your first time getting together. 

It's important to go in to public with the him,

 to see how he treats others.

It's a good idea to go to dinner, 

and notice how he treats the servers/other customers. 

Of course he's treating you well, he likes you...

And of course, the age old rule. 

Never, NEVER kiss on the first date. 

The first date is designated for getting to know 

each other better, and see

if the other person is 

even worth your time. 

Why muddle those decisions with

such complications? 

Uhh no thank you. 

And, you don't want him getting the wrong idea. 

You're not a..

On that note, if he even tries to kiss you on the first date, 

probably not the right guy for ya. 

Of course, some situations are the acception. 

-He's Just Not That Into You

Honestly, just watch this movie. It's pretty great.

But, isn't that line completely true?

Stop wasting your time trying to get a guy 

to ask you out, like you,

pay attention to you.

He doesn't notice, and it only makes you look desperate. 

Last but not least...

Confidence is 

SEXY. GORGEOUS. BEAUTIFUL. 

Be nothing but, confident. 

Watch this link. Ashton Kutcher will tell ya what's up. (:

That is all.

One Last Fam Vaca!

We went on one last Family Vacation before I start my mission papers, and leave! 

We went to 

aaaand the 

We had a blast! 

We went to the fair on friday,  

and Lagoon on Saturday. 

At the fair we were able to get a picture with

Ma and Dad in front of the building they met at (:

The Boot Boogy!

Adorbs.

Also, we saw a ton of Carnies.

So that was entertaining.

Lagoon was awesome! 

It started to rain a couple hours into the day,

everyone started to leave.

But, who were the die hards who wouldn't go home?

That's right.

US!

With everyone leaving, we walked right on to rides!

It was the best. 

 We played some games and Wy won me this beaut...

It's so fluffy!!

Aaaand I won this tiny little thing...

We had so much fun (: 

I am very grateful for the opportunity to go on one last Vacation with

my wonderful family!!