My White Christmas

So, my Christmas was pretty cool. Probably the best I've had since I moved to Provo.
We had other plans initially but they didn't turn out the way we had planned them so we had to settle for something quick.

Larissa and I bought chicken and I made stuffing - which turned out gross, there goes my attempt at trying to make American food - and rice - which wasn't too great either, I know how could I mess up rice?! - and raspberry trifle - now that was pretty amazing.

We had FHE on Christmas Eve with my family through Skype, something we had never done before, but we should have because that made our night almost perfect.
Then Larissa and I exchanged presents and we gave Christ our presents for him for this year. We ate and simultaneously my parents and little sis in Peru did too. It was really special.

Christmas is about Christ and family. And this year mine really was.
On Christmas morning we made our first gingerbread house ever. Ok, I pretty much did, but Larissa helped a bit too, and I only wanted to have her with me. I don't like being alone.
I love her. She's great.

News - I've changed my blog layout and I think it's pretty cool. With the new year coming up, I was thinking I would just change the way my blog looks to something happier and girlier. Will you listen to me?

O, brother.

Recap of the latest

I spent Thanksgiving in Kent, WA with Danielle's family. Those were some seriously relaxing and awesome 4 days. I gained 2 pounds while I was there, which is less than what I expected so it's not too bad. So my total weight gain since I came to Provo is 5 pounds. Seriously I need to lose those pounds or I'll end up being last year's huge disgusting pig again.

My dating life is confusing. Well, actually I never know when something's a date so let's just say I've had none, though I might be lying.

I've been reading my Scriptures as I was told and that has made a big change in my life and in the way I face daily challenges. Little things do make a difference.

On Monday, we had a ward activity to go see the Temple lights... and the JS Movie. I'm not gonna lie, I did not want to go. I'd seen the JS Movie twice before that Monday, what I never told anyone was that I actually fell asleep both of those times. On Monday tho, after something cool happened before the movie, I actually paid attention to it and I felt the Spirit so strong that I actually felt and knew that JS was a true prophet and I felt grateful for being a member of the Church. It was a great spiritual experience.

On Tuesday, Nate was supposed to come over and watch 21 with me, but unpredictable as he is I ended up going to his apt to watch it there, which was totally cool. 21 is a great movie.

On Wednesday, I was a lazy bum. I also got into this weird mood and ended up telling Kim and Karen that I wanted to watch Pride & Prejudice. Me?! I hate that movie. But for some reason - I'm totally lying, I know why - I really wanted to watch it, and to be honest I enjoyed it... maybe a little too much. But man, that Mr. Darcy sure knows how to play his cards.

Pictures

So we have Halloween and FHE. I can't tell you how much I love the FHE pics! They're just great! I think I look good. Cocky much?













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I can be touched by Christmas too

Merry Christmas! It has been an uneventful Christmas for me. I must accept I have missed my family, but that is not what Christmas is all about. Christmas is about Jesus Christ and about how he came to this world to die for us. That baby who was born in Bethlehem is what everybody should think about during Christmas. People give and receive presents, and I never understood why, it is Jesus' birthday, so we should give him something. I have prepared my gifts to him this year.

1. Prayer. I have stopped that habit and I need to get it back.
2. Scripture Study. I suck at this one. Always have. But if I can read a verse a day for starters, I think that will help.

I think if I can make a habit of those two important things, God will be happy with me.
I hope everyone has had a blast this holiday season and I trust everybody's been happy with their families. Me, I have been okay, I am missing people, but that should go away, if not for today. At least I am happy. Bored, but happy. And that is better than nothing.

Happy Christmas!

They are just talking to themselves

I don't know why, they are just talking to themselves.

You think people want to use me to get close to you. You know, I am cool too. I have had so many issues thinking people don't like me, but you know, I think they do. I am actually nice. And I know what the limits are. I don't hurt them. And the reason they tell me stuff does not mean they just want to use me to get information about you. It might be that, but have you thought that maybe they like me for, geez, I don't know, me? You should sometimes think before you speak. Because if nobody told you, words hurt more than actions. And today you really hurt me.
And then they ask me why I don't like girls.

In honor of Harry Potter, my first carved pumpkin ever. And I did it all on my very own.