WE MET OLAN. OLAN FREAKING ROGERS.

Yesterday, August 1st 2013, Amy Nicholls, Shalei Miller, 

Kenzie Welker, and myself, met 

OLAN ROGERS!!

For those of you who are not familiar with this fantastic man, he has, for quite a few years now,

made videos on youtube. Now, before you dismiss what I'm saying

because you hear 'youtube', 

this man, Olan Rogers, has changed the way I have seen life. 

Before I found him on youtube, I dunno, life was just something we did. 

Now, life is something we LIVE. 

He is an amazing example of pure jubilation! 

And positivity. 

He really knows how to live life. 

Not to mention, he's freaking hilarious!

Watch his videos.

You'll see. 

Here's our adventures yesterday (:

He named his meet up tour 'Eat a Slice With Me'. 

Just waitin in line, havin a blast! (Mostly freaking out though)

He gave every single person a free piece of pizza, Jones soda, and Justin's peanut butter cups. He had that many sponsors, and more! What a good guy!

He's so cool. He put up signs in the line giving words of encouragement for the wait. (:

Half way.

He hugged every single person! He's that awesome.

We're all a little starstruck...

heart, it hurts. gahhh

Signing my shirt!

Talking about his bloody lip that some girl gave him, when she hugged him.

Signing Wyatt's shirt!

We took pictures for Greg Hollingsead!

Shalei can't even right now!

Shay got to live her dream and dance with him! SO HAPPY FOR HER!!

This day was definitely one for the record books. 

IT IS DEFINITELY TIME FOR SLEEP.

So, I'm on this serious spiritual high right now...

I've been reading missionary letters all night.
Talking about missionaries.
Trying to pick what song I'm gonna sing in
Sacrement a few weeks from now.
Pinteresting LDS things.
Having thoughts of the 2nd coming.
Thinking about my mission.
Thinking about how excited I am to finally go!
 (It's getting so much closer, I start my papers in October,
which is only like 2 months away....gah!!)
Thinking of how amazing it will be to finally meet Christ and Heavenly Father.
 Also, thinking about His plan for me.
 He really has it all figured out.
When I'll leave on my mission, when I'll come back.
When I'll meet Mr. Right.
When I'll have kids. etc etc etc.
HE KNOWS!
It's so crazy to me.
He knows everyone's lives.
He knows everyone's thoughts.
Everyone's desires, and wishes.
He knows it all, you guys!
I can't even fathom His power.
Isn't it incredible that He shares just a bit of a portion with the men around us?
When I stop and think about it, that our Priesthood holders are holding God's power,
it takes me a second to really understand how special it is. 
The Priesthood power is just so common here in Utah,
so you kind of take it for granted.
But, imagine not having it........
I don't even want to imagine it!
I love all of the blessings we receive because of it.
It's amazing.
I'm so thankful for this church.
I don't like to think of how everything in my life would be different without it.
I would be living a completely opposite life.
I know it.
I, also, know that my parents sleep better now that I have embraced the gospel. haha. ;)
I can't even imagine the torment and worry they've been through.
I worry about my baby brother making decisions, and he's just my sibling.
I'm their daughter! Their flesh and blood...and I put them through such worry!
It really wasn't fair of me. 
It's funny...I feel like a completely different person than who I used to be.
When I think about it, it feels like I'm watching a cartoon, or a sitcom.
It's so weird.
I think so differently know.
Everything is positive, and upbeat.
I know who I am. And what my purpose is.
Gaaaah. Okay. Enough of this mush gush rant!

I obviously need to go to bed, I feel like my thoughts are all over the place.

That's all. (:

gahhhhhh...UPDATE.

Ooookay. 

So, I really haven't written on this blog for quite some time! 

I figured I should do an update...cause everyone and their mother has 

been askin' me what I'm doin, where I'm at, etc etc. 

So here's the deal, guys...

Many of you know I quit Pizza Factory, for many reasons. 

And moved on  to Swig! 

Which was the best choice, ever!

I still work at Cal Ranch, I consider the ranch my first job. 

I LOVE working at Cal (: I work with so many amazing people. 

Everyone has a different story. 

Different personalities. 

And I love 'em all! 

Plus, ya know, A LOT of cute cowboys come in ;) haha.

I've received my first real calling as an adult!

I'm a primary teacher! For the CTR 7. 

I team teach with Sister Katie Gubler.

And it is so much fun!

We teach 4 adorable little girls. 

Love every single one of them!

I'm still preparing for my mission (: 

Only 2 ish months before I start my papers!

I can't believe it's almost here, already! 

I'm freakin out! 

But I'm SO excited!

Granted, I'm nervous as well, 

but whenever I'm feeling doubtful,

I just talk to those who know me best 

(mom, and Kenz), and they reassure me. 

What else are best friends for? (:

Gawl, that's all I can really think of! 

Thanks to you all for being so great!

UHH, BYE PIZZA FACTORY!

As some of you know, I no longer work at Pizza Factory Express.
I received a better job opportunity, where I knew I would be happy.
Long story, short...I work at Swig! :)
Yesterday, was my third day of training. I LOVE IT!

I am grateful towards PF for keeping me employed for the past year.
Working there has taught me valuable life lessons, that I needed to
learn to be able to grow and mature.
But, the time to move on to better things has come.
It's time to learn more life lessons. And to have new realizations.

I am excited to see what this new adventure will bring.
I have a feeling it's going to be great! :)

Here's to a new start!

WEEKLY CHALLENGE NUMERO 2.

The last week with no music, and working out every day...well... I of course got some sort of infection on my tonsils, so that took me out for a couple of days for working out.

But, the listening to church music and such went very well (:

Anyway, this week I will read my scriptures every day, and continue to work out every day as well. Since I wasn't able to accomplish that last week (:

This is gonna be good (:

WEEKLY CHALLENGE, UNO.

So I'm sitting in Stake Conference. And I just got to thinkin of how I still have so much I need to improve about myself. So, every week I'm gonna try and give myself a new challenge. Spiritually, and physically.

This week, my spiritual challenge is to listen to Motab while I'm getting ready in the morning, instead of watching Deadliest Catch/How I Met Your Mother, etc etc. And on my way to both jobs I will leave the radio off. Basically, a music fast. (:

Physically? Get up in the morning and exercise! If not in the morning, before I go to bed. I've got to get in shape for my mission!

Ya know, when it comes to improving yourself, it's hard. But so rewarding. And completely worth it. (:

Here's to a new week!

THE BEST, MY LIFE IS!

I need to write. 

I need to write down some things I am grateful for. 

I have a full heart, and I must share.



First, the amazing Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
I am entirely blessed to be a member of this true and perfect church. 
Without it, I would be lost. I would not know who I am. 
I wouldn't know what I would be doing with my life.
Thanks to this wonderful church, I do know who I am, 
where I stand. I know what I'm going to do with my life,
at least for the next couple of years. Which go on a mission!
May I tell you how excited I am? THERE AREN'T WORDS!!!

Second, My family. 

Dad, who always helps me fix my dumb car...I would be walking to 
work if it wasn't for his help. My dad is the best. I know that he loves
me. And I love my Daddy! (: I know sometimes we get a little snippy 
with each other, but I think it's only because we're so alike. Although,
I mostly look like my mom. I take after my dad, a lot. Brown eyes. 
Easy tan skin. The way I rest my hands is even the same. I remember
when I was little, like day-care little, he would pick me up in his big red
construction truck. Always munchin on sunflower seeds, and listening to 
the song "I like it, I love it" by Tim McGraw. Yes, that will be the song
my dad and I dance to at my wedding. Don't even get me started on that,
I have to force myself not to cry when I think of saying bye to my Daddy
on my wedding day. For him to hand me off to another man to take care 
of me. I'm scared, but look forward to it. It's bitter sweet. 

Mom. She is the amazing. My has always been there for me, through 
everything. She is the epitome of unconditional love. I have put her 
through a lot of crap throughout my teenage years and plus some.
I'll never be able to take back those years of me being such a brat, 
and I regret it whole heartedly. Assuming my mom reads this,
I just want to say I'm sorry. You know I'm not good at expressing
any emotion, whatsoever. So please know, that this is from the bottom
of my heart. I love you mama. And I'm sorry. 
A song from Lauren Alaina "Like My Mother Does"...some of the 
lyrics are....
"People always say I have a laugh
Like my mother does
Guess that makes sense
She taught me how to smile

When things get rough
I've got her spirit, she's always got my back
When I look at her I think
I want to be just like that

When I love I give it all I got
Like my mother does
When I'm scared, I bow my head and pray
Like my mother does

When I feel weak and unpretty 
I know I'm beautiful and strong
Because I see myself
Like my mother does"

That always comes on at work and it always makes
me feel homesick. Even though I live at home,
I can't get enough of home. 

Wyatt. He is my best friend. I love him so much!
He is my big little brother. Such a stud. I can't believe
he's 6 foot! He's growing up so fast. And man, 
he's a heartache already. All the girls love him.
Whether he wants to admit it or not. ;)
Other than his studly looks, he has such an amazing 
heart. Way back when he was just a little guy, like 3 or 4, 
the whole fam damily went up north to see the temple
lights or something like that. When we were leaving
we noticed this homeless guy who was missing his leg.
While the rest of us just kept walking to the truck,
Wyatt started to cry and insisted that we take some 
money to him. So my dad took him over, and Wyatt
handed him a couple of bucks. At least that's how I 
remember it. Wyatt has always had a tender heart like 
that. I have learned so much from him.


Now onto friends..(:

Amy, Amos, Aimes, Bridget, Pain...Amy and I have been
best friends for 15 years. We're pretty proud of that fact. 
We have so much fun together. From making movies,
to just driving around randomly jammin out to 1D, there's
never a dull moment..even when just sitting on the couch 
watching T.V. (:

Kenzie. KENZIE AND I HAVE THIS THING WHERE
WE ALWAYS TEXT EACH OTHER IN ALL CAPS.
IN MY HEAD IT MEANS WE'RE TALKING IN LOUD
MONOTONE VOICES. I KINDA LIKE IT. 
ANYWAY, KENZIE IS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND. WE'VE
BEEN FRIENDS SINCE SOPHOMORE YEAR IN HIGH
SCHOOL. SHE'S A BEAUT. ALWAYS KNOWS HOW 
TO LISTEN AND DO STUPID STUFF WITH ME. 
BECAUSE FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DO STUPID 
STUFF...ALONE ;)
I LOVE ME SOME KENZIE!
 
And Tia..(: I haven't known Tia for too long. Maybe a half a year.
She honestly is such a good person and great friend. We laugh
at THE stupidest things, but it's the best. We have this little
wind up car that some kid left behind at the PF. We play with
it often. It's quite fun. I'm so glad I had the chance to meet her!
Work isn't the same without her when she's not there! 
I love Tia!! (:

Okay, now both of my jobs..

Pizza Factory...even though there are some frustrating times,
it's really a great job. Great people (: And great customers....
most of the time. haha

Cal Ranch...even though I've only been there like a week and 
a half, I already feel like I belong. I already have friends there. 
It's so great! I love it! I can't wait to see what is to come (: