What a Month.

I've decided I picked the right month to go off Facebook, for sure. SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED...its not even funny. I don't even know where to begin. I have conquered more than I thought I ever could in just a little window of time. With a little help, I got the courage to withdraw from school. Snow was not the place for me, and I'm so glad I am out of there. Just a week later, I got a job that looks promising and I'll officially start in the morning (AHH!). That same week I got the job, I had a good friend I haven't seen in two years come to visit my family, and it was the coolest thing to hear about his adventures and to catch up. I can't tell you how refreshing it was to have an old friend around. I had so much fun! I also had the unexpected surprise of running into someone who I used to be close to. That entire day was a roller coaster in and of itself before He even appeared in the act. So much is to be said, but nonetheless I am happy the way everything turned out. I am so proud of myself. Just a few days later, I had the opportunity to return to my hometown with my family. It was a trip and a half to go back where I left off at thirteen. I couldn't believe how much it had changed from what I had remembered! A file of memories were pushed to the front of my mind, and I couldn't help but wear a smile on my face. I couldn't believe it. A twleve hour car ride back home makes you think, I'll say. And all of that brings me to today, just 3 days short of December 1st when I am allowing myself restricivley back on Facebook. What a ride. What a month.

The Oak Tree

A mighty wind blew night and day
It stole the oak tree's leaves away
Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark
Until the oak was tired and stark

But still the oak tree held its ground
While other trees fell all around
The weary wind gave up and spoke.
How can you still be standing Oak?

The oak tree said, I know that you
Can break each branch of mine in two
Carry every leaf away
Shake my limbs, and make me sway

But I have roots stretched in the earth
Growing stronger since my birth
You'll never touch them, for you see
They are the deepest part of me

Until today, I wasn't sure
Of just how much I could endure
But now I've found, with thanks to you
I'm stronger than I ever knew

Elder Ballard shared this poem at the CES Fireside I was able to go to live last night. ...SO AWESOME!

And! I have officially made it a week without going on Facebook! SWEET!

P.S.-Listening to soft, calm wordless music while the rain outside is tickling my window...is a peice of bliss. =]