This life lesson I learned won't be much about just one thing, but about a lot of things. So bare with me if you can't keep up with all of my subject changes. I tend to ramble in real life. A little bit about me, I never like to voice my opinion much. At least not in front of people I don't know well. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or make them feel offended if I say something different than they did. I would rather just say I'm not sure or change the subject. Now, if you get me in front of close friends and my family I will tell you exactly what I think and not back down cause really they will still love me and not take offense (usually) haha. But lately, I have seen how sometimes not saying my opinion or what I feel makes it seem like I don't have one or could care less. Which is most of the time not true. By being quiet and seemingly opinion-less, I'm not standing up for what I believe in. A part of the Young Women's theme comes to mind "I will stand as a witness of God". Or some of the prophets counsels of urging us to stand up for SOMETHING! If we don't stand up for anything, who are we anyway? Just following the different trends of life? Well, I don't want to be that person anymore. At this time in my life I look around at the world and wonder how on earth we got this way. Wickedness and turmoil just seem bursting at the seams! It's now I think more than ever it is time people start standing up for something, instead of conforming to things we feel will never get better. I've never been one into politics. My whole life I have tried to stay away from it. But I see now as I've gotten older I can't hide in the shadows anymore. Honestly, I have lived my life in a way I'm in my own little bubble. Half the time I never know what is going on because it just depresses me. But, I do know that it will get better because of what I learn through the gospel so I've decided to step up! Really, that's all I had to say on the matter. But I just wanted to emphasize how important it is we stand up for what we believe in. If we don't now, we never will!
Next, I am going to tell some facts about me and my life:)
Fact #1. I am 20 years old, and no Kyle is not my brother he is my Husband (though we act like brother and sister at times I think haha) I feel like I haven't had anyone say how young I look in a long time. But ever since I started this new job, I think everyone of my patients ask if I am old enough to be working there. Which is a great thing for me! "Because when you're 50, you will be loving life cause you will look so young still!" Says everyone everytime. It's nice they try to make me feel better after making me feel like a 12 year old, but still. Haha. Ok, I am not that bitter about it really, it just gets old at times. Mostly because I don't want people I am taking care of thinking I am incapable. I can't say I'm good at many things, but I believe I am good at taking care of others. Sometimes when me and Kyle go places, (like doing baptisms at the temple yesterday) they ask if we are brother and sister cause we look so much alike hahaha. Sorry brethren, we are married. Which seemed to shock them all. Anyway, me and Kyle have been getting a kick out of "you two don't look old enough to be married" phrase which I think we have gotten at least 5 times in the last 2 weeks. We think we are going to start dressing up everywhere we go to maybe help us look older than teenagers:)
Fact #2. I am not a good cook. Sometimes I will have that rare time I make a mean burger and surprise even myself. But then I try to make chicken fettuccine alfredo without my mom telling me what to do step after step and Kyle is nice and still tells me it is good, but we both end up throwing most of it away without saying a word. (who messes up that dish? is probably what you are thinking)
Fact #3. Sometimes i can be crafty! Especially when pinterest gives me step by easy step access to a really cute craft!
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| The supplies |
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| Don't worry, I didn't get any on the carpet. And I was watching the Olympics! |
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| Could not of done it without my hot husband!! |
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| He is so cute. |
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| Our home is feeling more home-y:) |
Fact #4. I love Kyle. Seriously we have so much fun together. We can just be cuddling on the couch watching Jeopardy after dinner (which is almost a nightly occasion) or going to the Living Plant Aquarium and Kyle is squealing like a little girl over the animals. It doesn't matter what it is! It's fun to have someone to laugh at with about something no one else would think is funny. Which is probably why we don't hang out with anyone cause we are weirdo's;) It's nice to have someone to sit by at church, go to the store with, decorate the house with, do the laundry with, watch the Olympics with, talk about work with, laugh with, kiss with, cuddle with, hug with, go to the temple with, share experiences with and live with:) Being married is the best. And I have the best husband ever. Just saying
Fact #5. My parents gave away their dog rudy, and they told me about it 5 days later and I still cried even though I haven't lived at home for a long time. Someday I'll get Kyle to buy me a puppy. I love dogs!
Fact #6. I haven't been able to go to church in 3 weeks because of my new job. I am so grateful for the 2 elderly brothers who come and give the sacrament to anyone who wants it on our floor each sunday. I literally have gotten chocked up each time.They will never know how much it means to me that they take time out of their day to provide that service! Also, I finally get to attend church this sunday and get to teach the lesson to my cute girls in primary! I get to teach them about Helamen Chapter 5. I decided I was going to challenge them to memorize verse 12 by the end of the month! I realized then, I would have to do the same thing and I'm happy to say I did it today:) woohoo!
Fact #7. My final fact. I support Mr. Cathy, owner of chick-fil-a and his beliefs. I am proud of him for standing up for what he believed in. It's so sad to see how the media and things twist people's words to make them sound a way that will cause people to get mad and be offended. I believe in marriage between man and women and I know that it is a commandment and ordained of God. It is one of the most important things. By saying that, I am not stating that I hate gays or anything like that. In fact, I respect those who believe in something. But I know what is right, and I will stand by it until the day I die.
So lesson #4, don't be afraid to voice your opinion. I do think that you can say yours in a nice way without being mean or hurtful, but showing that you will stand up for what you believe in but also being considerate of those who see things differently. I think facts are important. Without them we wouldn't know what is true! Which is why I love the gospel. It is full of facts. It provides us with the spirit that helps confirm to us that the principles and things taught are true. I belong to the church of jesus christ and I will always stand up for what is right!
