Finding Joy in the Journey

This talk given by President Monson a few years ago has always been one of my favorite all-time talks. I've read it countless times and know it very well. It's been a help when friends have asked for help and been a help in my own life as well. But this summer it truly hit hard and proved a huge learning experience that has been a blessing to learn.

Ever since I decided I was moving to SLC I have wanted nothing else but for the time to move to just be here already. As I've said before, I've just reached a point in my life where it's time for a change of scenery and a new adventure. Transferring schools and moving counties is definitely something that I need in my life but what I've missed was enjoying the little things.

I lived at home for the past year and although that's not exactly ideal for someone my age, nothing replaces being with your siblings. Especially because I will most likely not live at home again. It may sound pretty silly but nothing means more to me than my family.

It also hit me hard that I won't be coaching this next season. That was the one thing that was really keeping me here in the valley. Coaching is the most rewarding experience and I absolutely love it each and every year. I'm going to miss those girls, miss practices, games, the laughs, the ups and downs, everything about it. I really hope to be back at it soon though.

Although I am going through some hard times every now and then throughout this summer.. I've really come to realize that why wait for happiness? I'm not going to wait until I graduate, get married, strike it rich, etc. to "start" my life or "start" being happy and doing all the things I've wanted to do. That was, in fact, my new years resolution.

While I was so caught up in counting down the days until my move I missed the opportunity to make memories and truly just live in each and every moment.

So from now on..whether it be a hard or good time in my life..I'm counting my blessings in the here and now. I want to experience life to the very fullest while I have time and that means even going through the hard times and not counting the seconds until it's over. This may sound crazy as you are going through a hard time but honestly nothing makes a bad situation better than digging deep, putting your nose to the grind, and counting your blessings.

So this is the new, over-flowing-with-gratitude, happy, living in the moment,summer with Marlisa.

Running with Sadie..I've never had a better running buddy. So obedient.

Golfing with my dad, uncle, and brother (taking the pic)

Girls night in PC..btw..the coat I have on is $3,0000..pocket change.

Got back from dancing and decided to swim to the middle of the pond down the road from my house. Love random, adventurous, laugh-until-early-morning summer nights.

P.S. I just put the deposit down for my new home in SLC! :) Although I am enjoying the time until I move..I am pretty excited!