First of all. I miss these guys. I have been missing them a lot lately. Historically, October has been one of the hardest months of my life. I'd say, every year, this is when I have my brakedowns, when I just want to run away and cry, and just go to San Diego. I am seriously contemplating it. For lots of reasons. ;). Yesterday I talked to my dad, and man, he is just so wise. I find myself just really missing him, especially after I hang up the phone with him. They are doing amazing though!
I think back on my summer often, and just long for those amazing experiences again, and wonder... Why am I not still there?? I am currently in midterms, I have 2 more this week and one next week. I also have some silly personal stuff to take care of, and, I just have no motivation!!!
However, I have some awesome stuff going on, that I am very grateful for. First of all, my sweet sweet mom got me a pass to 24 hour fitness this summer, which I activated the second day I was back at school, and that place is my home away from home!!! I just love the gym. Lately I have really loved going to the classes that they hold at the gym. Some of my health friends have passes, as does my roommate Whitney and her fiance, so I get to see people that I know and like while I am in these classes. Mostly right now I am obsessed with yoga, and am so grateful that I get to go to these yoga classes! It is such a great time to reflect and just be grateful for the opportunity to breath, relax, and strengthen my body. I recommend it!!
The other thing is that I am in this Dinner group with like 15 people in it, so we get dinner made for us monday through thursday, with us having to make dinner just 3 days the whole semester! I can usually only go like 2 times a week, but still! to not have to worry about dinner is awesome.
Okay and the third little thing I have loved is my super comfy and cozy room and bed! Man, it is like sleeping on butter he he! I also have loved that I can sleep through the night, get enough sleep to be productive in the day, and don't have too many stressors that are out of my control in my life. I love that conference is on the internet, so i can listen to it before I go to bed, and while I get ready in the mornings. I love that my parents are mission presidents and are so good to me. I love that my siblings don't live too far away for me to escape to on the weekends when I feel like not socializing with provo people. I love that I can always get on my knees to pray and be comforted. I love that I go to a school where people have similar values to mine. I love that I am coaching already. I love that I get the chance to date and get to know people (even though these chances are very few and far between these days he he). I love that I have a healthy body. I love that I get to constantly improve, and that I have chosen a career that helps me to be better, while I get to help others be better. It is so awesome. I know that I have been lead to this place in my life, and I am grateful.
I am also grateful that these kids are all home and my buddies. I missed them all while they were away!!!!! Mike came home 3 weeks ago and completed the missing men. Now we just need Jenn back and of course I need Brandi back. All will be well! (Except Allie and McKell are leaving soon for their missions... Darn it... ;))
Don't worry, that's just me and my buddy Kylie in front of the Louvre, only one of my top 10 favorite places in the world.
And. Everything about this picture makes me happy. We even had a bomb.com meal after taking this picture. Man, I love Florence. Can I please go back? Anyone with me?
6 comments:
I am impressed that even while you are feeling blue or unmotivated that you count your blessings. That always helps me feel better too. Very cute pictures. I really like the one of your folks -- who I am missing as well.
Kels. Sigh.... you are so amazing. I had no idea October was your freak out month. Mine is usually September, I think. Or maybe July. Or June. Or every month. I love that you posted this, because believe it or not, you are a rock to me and all of us who know you. It's really hard to think of you having a freak out sometimes.
I'll go back to Florence with you! Then we can turn the tables as I get us some free pasta while you dump your freak out-ness on me.
Love you... I'll probs text you right now :)
and Kels, I love you and your wonderful optimism. Thanks for your words. You gave me a pick-me-up I desperately needed. I love you tons! I promise we will return to Florence again. :)
Glad you can dish your deepest thoughts on the blog. You are amazing and just keep keeping on. Take care of yourself and soon enough the month of October will be over and you can move onto the happy month of November and we can be off to San Diego.
I'll come to Florence with you. Let's leave tomorrow. Ok?
you are a good blogger. this was a lovely post and obviously i wanna go back to florence with you. and also france. and the other spots, too.
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