Turning over a new leaf

I've decided to use my influence with my blog (which still happens to be little to NONE) to start posting weekly inspirational messages dealing with my current reading in the Book of Mormon (thank you, Brother Griffin). So here we go!

This week we studied Alma 36-42. These chapters have so much good doctrine in them. However, each time I'll just pick a few scriptures that really brought new insight to my life.

One of these was Alma 37:6. It says, "Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise."

This scripture really had a profound impact on me. I sometimes like to think of great spiritual experiences or big things in life as a result of a giant manifestation or some huge moment. But this scripture says the opposite. Often, a big change is brought about by a simple idea or a split-second flash of inspiration. I think it's interesting that many times we are concerned with getting some feeling that is deep and insightful before we act. But many times the Lord has other ideas, and is waiting for us to push forward with faith in him before giving us just a small impression that what we're doing is good and right. I think all of us should look to make sure we're not waiting around for the Red Sea to part, or for Jesus to bless the loaves and fishes for the thousands, and instead be willing to accept the still small voice of the Spirit helping to guide our lives. If we do that, we will be more in tune with God's plan for each one of us and our eyes will be opened to the multitude of small blessings in our lives.

This next week, try to make sure you're looking specific things for the little things or people the Lord has placed in your life to bless and uplift you. Believe me, I'll be doing it too.

BYU COUGARS

 Okay it's official, I am a TOTAL slacker at blogging. Honestly, sometimes I don't even know why I have one, because truth to be told, no one reads it. But I LOVE reposting pictures that I like, so I keep it! Hahaa. So I got to BYU on August 23rd, and it has been a BLAST ever since. Here's some pictures to show you how stinking fun it's been... :)

 

Our dorm room!

  

First game! Versus Washington State

 

Jenna = muy bueno, Trevor not so much... ;)

 

That's us, bleeding blue all right

 My bb Kaitlin

 

We attend regular soccer games too

Block party!

 My lovely friend Lindsey

 Downeast basics picture booth!

 

Hey now ladiesssss

Ice skating with the 2100 girls!

I climb trees

Train, Andy Grammer, and Mat Kearney concert!

These girls.. <3

Summer chilling and other things

Soooo it's summer. I am graduated (see below pictures weeee), am chatting daily with my fabulous to-be roommate, and have finally been able to get a job. I start not this next week, but the week after. On Monday I will be going to Girls Camp as a Second year YCL (Youth Camp Leader for those of you who don't understand mormon lingo :) This will be (obviously) my last year at camp and I am going to make the most of it! Only problem, I have many stitches in my mouth from my wisdom teeth surgery yesterday. It went went, I've had some swelling but nothing too bad! Thank heavens, I'm that good under severe pain. I think. Hahaa

YAY Riverbend Class of 2012!

 Bestie

 Look at the lovely Caitlyn

 Cougars, come Fall 2012

 The Hebertson clan

 

 Going to miss my Eric

 Momma!

The Three Musketeers

To start my summer off I've already gone hiking in the Shenandoahs (TWICE!) and gone to the beach for the day. I'm sooo excited for what the rest of summer will bring and REALLY excited for COLLEGE! I'll share some pictures from those fun activities:)

 

 On the way down!

 When we were on our way, we picked up two hooligans

 We're all kinda the worst hahaa

 

Jumping pixx

 Mary is so cute

 Hewwwooo

 Ayyy ladies

 We decided to rent a beach bike. BEST DECISION EVER

 Oh Parker...

 Mwah!

 Mary-Kate and Lilly. Oh yes they're pretty cute

 Ted and Eric pretty much rock

 GORGEOUS view

 Daredevil Lilly

 Athletic Julia

 Hipster Eric

 Sleeeep time on the rocks

 

My lovely best friend

Dang, the world is SO beautiful

 

 Kayla and our new bestie Peter

 

 Winners!

 

 Why hello there, pretty Kayla

 

Team Loser on the left, Team Winner on the right

Last but not least, I want to give a shout out to a new reader (hopefully!), Ted Goyal. He's devilishly handsome, and hilarious to boot. Good luck at Tech next year! :)

 

Until next time... :)

Senior Year - The Final Countdown

We're almost there. About a week and a half and and I'll be done with high school FOREVER. It's interesting how I'm feeling right now. On one hand I have the slight sadness I feel when I think about never seeing most of these people again except maybe in passing. But there's the other side of me that cannot be happier or more ready to leave and start the new part of life. People like to ask me if I'm scared to go to college across the country and I have to respond that I'm completely the opposite. I couldn't be more excited to get to experience a new place. I hope it will be a great time and that I will meet so many new people and do so many new things.

But before that starts, I have the rest of this school year, convocation, GRADUATION, work, beach trips... I'm so excited for what summer 2012 will bring!

College and other SUPER IMPORTANT things

Hahaa I am so bad at blogging. I really want to eventually make it more of a priority, especially when I get to COLLEGE in a few months.

It's official. I've accepted to and will be attending Brigham Young University (Provo) in the Fall of 2012. Seriously, all the dreams I've had since I was a little kid about BYU have finally come true. I am BEYOND excited to start this new chapter of my life. I even have a roommate, a girl named Jenna from California. If you want to check out her blog, it's jennkofe.blogspot.com. Check it out! :)

But before I journey to the wild lands of Utah, I have to finish school. Ugh school. It's a sore subject these days. Combined with being accepted to college and having NO interest in doing anything school related anymore, I have reached a new level of unproductivity. Culminating is looming, fast and furious. Then comes AP tests... but I also only have about 30 days of school left. YAY FOR SENIORS GETTING OUT EARLY. After that is graduation on June 2nd, 2012. Once that is done, I will be forever finished with public school. I will miss it, but I am WAY more excited about the future.


Speaking of senior activities, I just attended my senior prom last Saturday. I went with my friend Preston from my church. I had a lot of fun! I'm so glad he agreed to go with me, what a nice guy. Here's some pictures from the big night.

My handsome date!

Ladies corsages

My gorgeous Shannon

Can the kawaiiest asian please stand up? Governor's school seniors 2012 :)

May I present to you, my best friend 

This girl = fabulous. I'm getting this framed

Love these ladies

Lilly... I love this girl. I will miss her so much. WAHOOWA!

And finally, our super hot faces for your viewing pleasure.

Hope you enjoyed this. Until next time...