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Peace and blessings...peace...and...blessings (glozell style)

I just want to start off by explaining and, with much joy, sharing, all of the wonderful, exciting, eye-opening, and most inspiring memories and experiences I have been a part of this year so far! As it has been well almost 8 months since my last post, there is much much MUCH to catch up on for you few readers of mine. (even though you all probably already know what is up) So when I started writing this post I was going to go month by month on what you all missed out on. I realized that doesn't matter. I'll keep it short and sweet and fill you in on the JUICY details! So, to start, I FINALLY finished my Associates Degree! It took me waiting 2 whole years, and then failing the first time to finally get my head in the game and barely pass. But i'm so grateful I did! Now the next goal is to finish my Bachelors and receive a license in personal training! I have also been blessed to stay working full-time while out of school. I worked at Salon Vox for 7 months and just recently got hired on at Sports Clips here in Orem so that I can work closer to home and save on gas money. Why would I need to work closer to home you say?? Well, that is because I AM GETTING MARRIED!!!!!! Holy monkey tush, yes! Shane proposed on Memorial Day, our 1 year anniversary of dating, and we couldn't be more excited and or happy about it! We are getting sealed on October 20th, in the Las Vegas LDS Temple, and it will be the best day ever. 10-20-12! So, as of right now we are just going crazy trying to work full-time, save money up so we can buy new things for our cute little HOUSE!, and also find time to spend with each other while we aren't stressed and frustrated about every little thing. To be honest though, we have been SO blessed and I know that it is because we are both being careful, paying our tithing, and attending church meetings. I promise that if you are doing your very best, Heavenly Father WILL take care of the rest. I have witnessed it. So sorry there are no pictures in this post, I will have some soon hopefully! I got a new camera for Christmas and have only used it ONCE. So I will be putting it into good use once we square things away at our new home. Ok, readers, some of you may hate happy-go-lucky posts about marriage and all the "cute" stuff, and I'm sorry. I use to be in your shoes actually. But to be honest, I GUARANTEE that you will do the same once that time comes. If it doesn't well then my bad and you can punish me for this disgustingly adorable new post. Trust me, I'm sure more are to come. Love you all. Leave me some love and I will do the same.

Fatty Mc Fat Pants

So I worked out today for about 20 minutes, and this is how I felt.

20 MINUTES!

Now that's really sad. BUT, it's starting somewhere right?


....ughhh

Happy New Year!

Happy new year of 2012 everyone! Wasn't 2011 kind of a strange year? I feel it was...

It went by fast but i feel nothing extraordinary happened! But 2012...

...now doesn't that just sounds like a good year? I think a lot of wonderful things are to come for everyone!

New year resolutions?

..I believe I mentioned one in my previous post, but I have come up with a few more that seem a little more ..... realistic I suppose.

So, of course I want to lose the weight I've gained back in the past year. But, instead of just losing it, I want to change my habits so I can keep it off the rest of my life (or at least know how to lose it). 

1. Exercise at LEAST 2-3 times a week. 

-This will be very doable with a job and school. 

2. Attend the temple once a week.

-Very doable!

3. Receive my Associates Degree

-Three years in the making...

4. Get this cute boy next to me to make our happiness together more permanent and forever. 

-Don't worry, i'll be as patient as I need too. :)

                                             
Goodness, I just think he is so handsome!

He tolerates my crazies...

And I tolerate his...it just kind of works that way.

I want to hear everyone else's new year resolutions! Tell me your hobbies, your pointers, your wishes, your dreams! I'm so excited for what's to come this year! Are you??

Here it comes again!!!

Well everyone, since my last post I have finally graduated from cosmetology school!!!! I graduated right before Thanksgiving which was probably the smartest thing for me to do. I went to Vegas in a tiny Nissan car with 5 of us packed in there like sardines. It was uncomfortable, but once I stepped out of that car and into a wonderful big hug from my sweetheart, then that achy 5 hour drive melted away.

It was probably one of the best Thanksgivings I've ever experienced away from home.

I love Shane's family to death. I felt so at home and extremely comfortable the entire time. We went to Shane's Aunt Lynn's beautiful home and I got to meet extended family, while being introduced to a few new fun games. After dinner Shane and I went to Walmart and stood among the crazies of Black Friday so Shane and his buddies could get their new video game. Luckily, our friends Mitchell and Whitney came, so Whitney and I decided to post up in the Mcdonalds and just have some girl time and talk while the boys raged in the chaotic mess of lines.

Once we were done we decided to head back home and watch a movie to end the night. The rest of the week just included visiting friends, sushi, lots of leftovers, move games, watching tv and relaxing, and tons of cuddling with my man. Couldn't have gotten any better.

Once I came back from Thanksgiving I had no clue what to do with all of my free time! Going from 13 hour days at school to not having anything to do kind of threw me for a loop. I finally was BORED and it drove me nuts. Luckily I started the job search and received two interviews at a salon in American Fork. I will hear back from them after the Christmas break and hopefully I will have a part-time job cutting hair!
It stinks not having a job to support myself. I feel so useless and irresponsible it kills me. BUT, i'm so grateful for my parents who have been helping me out this past year while in school, and I will stop at nothing to make sure I work hard and pay them back somehow. I owe so much to them and hope that I work just as hard for my future kids to allow them to have the luxeries I have.

Christmas is coming up fast and there is so much that needs to be done!
I lost my drivers license, so I will be getting a UTAH license now instead of my original Iowa one. I fly home on the 20th and will be so excited to see my family and friends that I haven't seen for over 6 months. It will be a wonderful break, but fortunately/unfortunately Shane will be in Vegas with his family. I will miss that man. Even if im gone for only 8 days.

If only we were married.....haha.

Isn't it nuts that it's almost 2012?? I've been thinking about what kind of new years resolution i might make this year.... and I finally came up with one...

...become an adult.

Strange I know...and WHO would want that? Well, to be honest I do. I want to have a full-time job to support myself, I want to be able to set my own schedule and work my butt off to become the person that I want to be. Permanently. I want to be ready to be married and start a family. I want to fulfill my desires once and for all.

I'm so excited for this to get started. It will be SO hard, I know that more than anything. But, i'm so ready.


Also, if anyone needs prays/love/a helping hand/or a friend. Please just know that I am more than willing to be there. Let me be your lifelong friend. Let me there for you. Since you all have been there for me!

God bless, happy holidays, and I will most likely see you in the new year. :)

Big Girl Pants

Well, what a change of events this has led me to! I'm sorry to all of those who try to follow me, yet there is nothing to follow. Unfortunately I feel that all my posts end up starting with the same introduction. "I've been too busy", "I'm just lazy.", "There has been a lot of crazy things happening around here." And my excuse this time????

ALL. OF. THE. ABOVE.

I'm trying to graduate from cosmetology school here in the next 5 weeks. How crazy is that?! Pretty soon I'll have to change my "About Me" after I start the next chapter of my life. Whichever that will be; I'm so excited.

Oh, and did I mention there's a man in my life? Yeah, he is and has been such a blessing to me since I've moved out here. I can't tell you how many times I would get flustered or frustrated about the littlest things and he's always there to put my head on straight, hold me close, and show me that everything is ok. My stupid car has broken down or had problems like 5 times. If he wasn't around, I would have no clue what do to half the time. He's taught me so much, not just with cars but with other things. He's a teacher. He is so goofy too, totally out of my comfort zone sometimes but I LOVE it. He's helping me be a little less insecure day by day. He is absolutely gorgeous. I can't get enough of him. Attraction is a good thing, no? Yeah, I think he's sexy. He has such a wonderful personality. Everyone loves him to pieces once they meet him. Oh, and you know how us girls have that time when we get all emotional and sometimes on the verge of crazy? He knows when that happens, yet he loves me enough to stick around through those times. Who could ask for anything more?

He is my best friend.

I miss home. I miss my family, my friends, and just the easy-going living out there. I forget how hectic the world is when i'm there. It's some sort of oasis almost......filled with corn and livestock. I know i most likely won't ever go back to live there, but it's a wonderful place to visit and just relax. Give me home; give me family.
                    
Overall, life is good here in Utah. I have nothing to complain about for the most part. It's just about that time for me to put my big girl pants on and start a new life of work, love, and independence.

Let's just take it slow...

It feels great to be back in the blogging scene!!!! NO, I didn't purposefully stop updating, but I have been on a constant roller coaster lately that hasn't allowed me to do so.
There has been SO much going on in the past months since my last post! Oh where do I start.....

In summary this is what has happened:

School....and skipping school
Roadtrip to Las Vegas!
Meeting my best friend's fiance (I totally approve)
Unemployment.....then employment....then unemployment....and finally...... employment
Romance
Ran a Triathlon!
Lots and lots of volleyball
New church callings
Heartbreak
Messy apartment/room
Reading a few books (which aren't even close to being finished and are still on my nightstand)
Lots of wonderful new friends
Roadtrip to Rexburg!
Missionaries came home
Marriage!
Missionaries leaving
Spring

If anyone wants specifics on a certain topic....let me know and i'll see what I can make out of it!

So, I am suppose to graduate in about 5-6 months from Cosmetology school. How crazy is that?! I definitely feel that I am becoming more confident and comfortable with this career. I still have no idea what I want to do once I graduate though. There are so many stinkin' options for me right now! I don't want to say those options yet....i still have a lot of pondering and such about them. But I will definitely fill you all in once the time comes!!



In the meantime, please watch and enjoy this absolutely romantic video. I hope my future husband loves me as much as this man loves his fiance. :)


LUCK - NYC Wedding Proposal from Aria Melody DJ on Vimeo.

Guys Are Frightening

yep...I said it

Guys scare me.

Games that aren't so fun, miscommunication, unreadable signs, weird and sometimes gross mannerisms, awkward situations, non-emotional text messages, cute yet creepy compliments, looks up and down, strange habits, and did I mention a little bit of sketchy?

Haha, I love them. Yet I'm TERRIFIED of them!

...you never know what you're gonna get.

Look Not Behind Thee

Ohhhhh 2011.

How excited I am for you to arrive!!

It's time again....for those New Years Goals!

I've put a bit of thought into these; I really stepped back and looked at what I feel I need to improve on and progress in. I have motivation in my life now. I want what's best for me, and yes, this is a time to be selfish.

1 Lose 15-20 lbs (and keep it off)

2 Read the Book Of Mormon twice

(find more about this amazing book here)

3 Attend the temple every week

4 Volunteer/Serve (I'm thinking at the MTC)

5 Read a novel a month (might be difficult, but I will at least read one every so often)

6 Journal every week

7 Pray morning & night

8 Be selfless, kind, and happy

Some of these are more personal than others, nevertheless, they are goals! And I intend to stick it to these goals and get them done! I only have 365 days, right?

I hope all of you have a safe and memorable New Years!

Let's not look back, but look forward to what wonderful things are to come!!!

Read At Your Own Risk

Today I hit a wall...

I have NO idea what I want to do for a future career or even with my life right now!

I always come up with these ideas of things that I should do or could do. That's not bad right? Well I don't think it's necessarily a good thing when I wast time and money doing it correct?

I know this is what life is all about; experiencing new things and ideas and then finding where your "nook" is. It has been almost 3 years since I have been our of high school and unfortunately....

...I haven't found my "nook".

I am getting quite impatient.

I just want a plan, something, ANYTHING.

I'm lost.

I thought I knew what I wanted to do for a major while I was at BYU-Idaho. That didn't happen so I though I was suppose to pursue a career in cosmetology....turns out I know for a fact that I don't want to be doing this my entire life. I know I want to do something medical, but the list of jobs in that field is endless. So...what now?

My parents are sick and tired of me always changing my mind. They have been so patient with me and have given me so much throughout this time of my life. But 3 years is a long time to help me "get started".

I feel irresponsible.

I love my parents so much and am so grateful for them. But, I feel that I should be helping them now. I should be providing for myself (and don't get me wrong, I'm trying). I seem to always be falling short, or I'm always missing something.

What is missing?

I don't know, no one know except for Heavenly Father.

I know I'm being tested and this is to help me learn something. I thought I knew what, but now I'm not so sure. What is the point of doing what I'm doing right now if I'm not happy?

I thought I was happy...now I'm just stressed.

I guess I have some things to sort out don't I?

(Sorry for the pessimistic rant, ya'll are peaches to hear me out :)

On another note...This man is always a great pick me up

I did it, and I feel awesome

You know those moments when you just want to be super selfish? Yes, I'm sure we all do.

I feel that way all the time...

Well, today was different. Today I woke up like usual, but I felt different. Different routine?...Nope. Different hairstyle?...Definitely not. What was different today was something I can describe....

...something I can't put into words.

Today, I felt selfless.

Have you ever tried it? I'm sure you have.

It's quite nice actually. So, why not do it always?

Christ did it. He did it for all of us. He did the most selfless act anyone could have ever done.

So....stay longer at work for that person who has a doctors appointment, even if it's on your day to get off early.

....give that classmate who is walking alone on the side of the road in the freezing cold air with all of his bags a ride home.

....invite that random person that you aren't great friends with to an ugly sweater party. (it might be just what they need)

....be kind. How hard can it be, really?

These are just a few examples. But I know and whole-heartedly believe that this is one of the best ways to be a better person.

This is who I want to be. :)

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Yesterday I woke up to a man shoveling snow. I looked outside my window and saw the white, powdery goodness that Utah has to offer this time of year.

It was perfect.

We got about 5 inches of snow over night and it's just what I needed to see! Christmas is coming and that means I will be able to finally go home.

22 days left....I can do it.

Kristen and I were thrilled with the snow and decided we were going to play in it as much as possible. So, we did. Unlike Iowa, it's not a bad temperature when it snows here. This allows us to stay out in it for more than an hour. It's quite the difference!

I'm in such a Christmas spirit lately that I had to break out the Christmas candles, music, and I even watched "Elf". It was so awesome.

Just a quick side note: I will be doing something today that will most likely and hopefully allow me to relieve some stress as well as kick start me into a better and less-worrisome lifestyle.

Wish me luck. :)

Be Satisfied With Me

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone,

To have a deep soul relationship with another,

To be loved thoroughly and exclusively.

But to a Christian, God says, "No, not until you are satisfied,

Fulfilled and content with being loved by me alone,

With giving yourself totally and unreservedly to me.

With having an intensely personal and unique relationship with me alone.

Discovering that only in me is your satisfaction to be found,

Will you be capable of the perfect human relationship,

That I have planned for you.

You will never be united to another

Until you are united with me.

Exclusive of anyone or anything else. Exclusive of any other desires or longings.

I want you to stop planning, to stop wishing, and allow me to give you

The most thrilling plan existing . . . one you cannot imagine.

I want you to have the best.

Please allow me to bring it to you.

You just keep watching me, expecting the greatest things.

Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I am.

Keep listening and learning the things that I tell you.

Just wait, that’s all.

Don’t be anxious, don’t worry

Don’t look around at things others have gotten

Or that I have given them

Don’t look around at the things you think you want,

Just keep looking off and away up to me,

Or you’ll miss what I want to show you.

And then, when you’re ready, I’ll surprise you with a love

Far more wonderful than you could dream of.

You see, until you are ready, and until the one I have for you is ready,

I am working even at this moment

To have both of you ready at the same time.

Until you are both satisfied exclusively with me

And the life I’ve prepared for you,

You won’t be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with me.

And this is perfect love.

And, dear one, I want you to have this most wonderful love.

I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your relationship with me.

And to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting union

Of beauty, perfection and love that I offer you with Myself.

Know that I love you utterly.

For I am God. Believe it and be satisfied.

Thanks to my dear friend Kishara for sharing this with me. I love you girl. :)

i don't want no scrub...

(I am SO excited to finally meet one of my life-long goals........have a job that requires me to wear SCRUBS!!!!!!!)

Phew! What a week it has been and it's only almost Wednesday.

Monday I had orientation for my NEW job at the hospital. It was from 7:45-4:00.

So, all.....day....long...

BUT, I'm super excited for this job. I'm only doing housekeeping right now, but I need to get my foot in the door somehow right? I'm hoping that being around the hospital and in contact with patients that I will be able to understand or find out what I would like to do as a career. I always knew that I would be in the medical field somehow, just have no idea what area.

So, today there was suppose to be a "blizzard". WRONG-O.

It's stinkin' cold, but I can't help but laugh when comparing storms in Utah to storms in Iowa.

Speaking of Iowa....I miss it.

I keep getting more and more homesick as the days roll on. I haven't been home in 8 months and I think it's finally starting to pierce my heartstrings!! This will be my first Thanksgiving away from home....so depressing, I know. I'm grateful for all the kind friends that have invited me into their homes for Turkey Day. Kristen and I will be eating Thanksgiving dinner with my Bishop. He's the cutest man ever and I couldn't be more thrilled to go.

Speaking of Thanksgiving.....

I know it's common for people to say what their grateful for on this day, and I don't see a problem with that. What I'm going to begin doing is finding things that I'm grateful for on a daily basis. We've been given so much in this life, don't you think it would be considerate of us to appreciate those things DAILY?

What do you think?

Do you think you could do this as well? Will you be up to the challenge? Find at least one thing every day that you're thankful for. Write it down, type it, say it.......record it somehow. That way you will continue to do it, and you will always have those reminders of how blessed we are in this life.

If you are reading this blog post, please leave a comment of something you are thankful for right now.

I'd love to hear about it :)

fall with a light dusting of snow

I woke up later than I had planned this morning (like usual)...rolled out of bed around 8:30, checked my phone, and found out that I had a church meeting at 11.

I did the usual routine and enjoyably took my time getting ready.

Blew dry my hair, applied foundation and mascara and was on my way.

My meeting went great. I love my Bishop and the sisters I serve with in the presidency.

I walked outside and I found a light dusting of snow over the yellow and red leaves. There was a slight breeze as well which made for a chilly experience.

I loved it though.

It's so gorgeous here in Happy Valley. I still think the mountains look like a painted backdrop every time I leave my apartment. It's no Iowa, but it's not so bad after all.

Church was wonderful. Kishara and her friend Conley sang a medley for a musical number during sacrament meeting. It was absolutely beautiful. Definitely set the tone for the rest of my Sunday.

(Here is the medley. Sung by a couple of amazing sisters)

Like every Sunday I have to myself I always think of things I need to improve on, and ways to grow and progress so that I can be a better individual. I tend to over-analyze, stress out, and overwhelm myself with these things.

Today I am at peace.

Today I am thinking of things that I have been blessed with in my life and especially in my life at this time. I'm in my prime! I am 20 years old and trying to figure life out. So many opportunities and experiences are being placed in my path and it is my duty to pick them up and run with them. They are put there for a reason and it is up to me what to make of them.

yes, i'm alive

Hello blog world! Wow, what a time it has been since we've last spoken. I'm truly sorry for the inconvenient disappearance of myself, but if you didn't know, I have a new life now.

My day to day schedule is:

Wake up

Get ready for the day

Go to work

Come home

Eat something

Go to school

Come home

Eat something

Go to bed

Pretty exciting life isn't it? No, it really is great, I'm grateful for everything I have now, but something's missing.

I don't feel like I'm doing what I love...and it worries me.

I though this is where I'm suppose to be; what I'm suppose to be doing.

So........what do I do now?

Is this all a waste of time and money? Was it worth it to leave university studies and pursue something I might not even have a passion for?

So, I'm a little stressed out...

I miss my family, my Rexburg friends, my freedom, and my 20-year old life.

Where did this responsibility thing come from? Am I ready for it?

We shall see...

(I really am happy though, I promise)

refresh. restart. renew.

So I am only working one day this week. Which i'm indecisive of whether that's a good thing for me or not. It's nice to have this week off to get adjusted and situated in my new living arrangements, but I'm pretty bored and need money. But, it gives me a chance to chill out, read a good book, and enjoy this beautiful weather before I start working every day and school. I can't wait for that either though!

So...it's weird not having friends around.

Kristen moves in tomorrow, and I"m super excited about it! We're going to tear up Provo.

Ok... not that extreme.

But, we're going to have tons of fun.

I'm trying to think of other things I can do to spice up my room. Any ideas out there?

I might just put up some quotes or scriptures, but who knows.

I think I might hit up the pool before I go to work tonight. Yes, there is a pool at my complex! It's super nice, I will gladly put it into good use.

Ok, here I go!

Here are a few more pictures of the good ol' pad. :)

The view from out my window. I really love it, even though it's nothing special.

Here is the balcony off of our kitchen.

Balcony again.

View from my room. (You can see my bookshelf)

And you see all of those little trees? There is a little stream/creek right there! Cute huh?

mi casa nueva

I moved into my apartment!!!!!!!!!!

Here are just a few pics of what's going on right now.

Because I am low on funds and roommates at the moment, there is still quite a bit of decorating to be done!

But alas, these are just photos for those who are dying to see where I'm at. More will be on their way I promise.

Just give me a few weeks to get settled in.

Welcome to apartment 212!!!

These are our two sofas and three tables.

Our kitchen/dining area (there are a lot more cupboards than seen in this photo, plus we have a dishwasher too)

Those doors go out to our balcony! (which can't be seen because it is dark outside, but I will post it soon)

Kristen and my bathroom (Still needs mats and much decoration)

Full bath and huge mirror

A project of mine! It's a picture frame with my own personal photos, with plastic netting from ice cube trays! It's an earring/necklace holder :) Love it

Long hallway

My project again

Another project of mine. Just some pictures stuck to cardboard to make them stiff, then I hung hemp string in different layers onto sticky picture hooks, and held on with clothes pins! Fun huh?

I have TONS of drawers/space in my room, thank goodness. I have a pretty good view of the street/yard outside my window as well. More pics to come of that :)

My spacious closet. (that blue bin isn't staying there don't worry)

My bed (from ikea) and my unfinished walls. You can also see my very own bookcase on the window sill. Home sweet home for now!

how blessed can one person get?

HOLY MOLY! It's been a while since I've last done a blog.

Lo siento...

So, life has pretty much done a whole 360. But, I'm not complaining one stinkin' bit. Life is SO good right now! Here are a few reasons why:

1) I moved to Utah

2) I got to live with Kellie and her amazing family for a month

3) I got a JOB within 2 weeks of moving down here

4) I have a car

5) I'm making money

6) I'm beginning to be responsible

7) I'm learning what it's like to be an "adult" (crazy, I know)

8) I've gained a few pounds (oops; but it's was so worth it)

9) I've been writing missionaries like crazy

10) I'm budgeting

11) I've made friends

12) I'm becoming a little craft diva

13) I'm progressing spiritually

14) I'm becoming more grateful

Ok, so 14 things so far...

There are many little things everyday that make my life great. Heavenly Father has definitely blessed my life more than ever. And I know why...I'm doing the small and simple things. I'm enjoying life, and I'm doing what makes me happy, so that makes Him happy. Of this I'm sure.

I think this is something to take into account and needs to be noted.

Do what makes YOU happy.

If it is good then God will guide you.

I will be posting pictures soon of my new apartments and crafty/decorating ideas!!!!! Can't wait! Catch ya later :)

secret projects

Kellie and I are going to Idaho Fall, ID tomorrow for a good friends wedding reception. We wanted to make something special for them so Kellie had this amazing idea to make his-and-her aprons.

We used two plain aprons that we found at a craft store and decided to stencil things on them that each of the bride and groom enjoy doing. The groom enjoys music so we put a boom-box on his, and for the bride we put a camera because she loves and is very talented with photography.

I think we did a pretty good job don't you?

Kellie putting on the finishing touches.

My half of the project.

p.s. I will be posting updates on where I have been for the past month or so. Sorry it's been so long. Although most of you that follow me are friends with me on facebook, I can't help but to think that you might enjoy my blogs and maybe others are secretively following me as well? Let's hope so. :)