Please don't hate me, mmkay?

Hey, guys! I'm a Mormon.

Don't hate me for it. 

I love being Mormon. I really do. I enjoy going to church, family home evening, institute, and other church activities. I love participating in choirs, service projects, and planning activities.

Are Mormons perfect? Absolutely not! We make mistakes all the time! Nobody is perfect and everybody struggles with something different. And, I appreciate that. I appreciate that every single person has their own struggles. I also appreciate that something that I struggle with, you may have no problem with and vice versa.

Are there Mormons that have done some horrible things and have made some really big mistakes? It saddens me to say this, but yes. Yes, there are. But, does that define all of us? Does that define our religion? No! It sure doesn't.

I just want to extend an invitation to anybody out there who is not of the LDS (Mormon) faith. The invitation is this: If you want to know something about the Mormon church, ask questions. Ask a member of the church. I would be more than happy to answer any questions. You could ask a missionary. You know those guys in the white button up shirts and the black name tags? Those are missionaries. They want to answer all of your questions. Another good source that you could go to is mormon.org.

I know that you've probably met some weird Mormons. We all have. I know that you've probably met some Mormons that seem like real stuck up jerks. We all have. And, I'm not just saying that. But, guys, those people don't define all Mormons. And, they most certainly don't define what we believe. We believe that Jesus Christ is our savior. We believe that we are children of God. We believe in the Bible and we also believe in the Book of Mormon.

The reason why I'm bringing this up is because I never realized how many crazy myths there are about our church until I came to college. Being here at college where not everybody is Mormon, I've heard some crazy stuff. It saddens me every time I hear some crazy gossip about the church that is not true at all. That is why I would implore everybody to find answers to their questions from within the church, not from crazy rumors that come from outside of the church.

Love you, guys!!

Have a good day!

I guess you guys deserve to know.

Well, there's something that I need to tell you all. I'm sorry that it's taken so long to get this news on the blog.


I'm engaged.





Just kidding. Did I scare you? I sure hope so. I wish I could've seen your reaction when you read that! Good golly gosh, I'm funny!

I am NOT engaged.

Anyways, remember that one time that I wrote on my blog about a month ago? That was forever ago. Seriously. But, the reaction that I got from that post made me realize that a few people do read my blog! That blows my mind! But, one suggestion that I got was to ignore school and blog instead. All I have to say to that is this: OKAY!!!! Gladly.

Honestly, a lot of stuff has happened while I've been here at college. I just don't know what kind of stuff I should update my blog with, you know? What kind of stuff do I feel comfortable sharing and what kind of stuff do people even want to hear?

That being said, here are a few upates:

• I did my first haircuts this week! Who's proud? You? Okay, cool. Thanks, mom. But, seriously, they looked good, guys!
• There are a few things that a girl should only have to go through once..and one of those things--I will not name what it is--I had to go through again this week. I've done this before and I never thought I would have to do it again. TOO MUCH AWKWARD, GUYS! Sorry, that is all the information I can give you.
• I have new roommates. I moved. So..there's that.
• I love college. Remember that one time I hated it? I love it now. Honestly. 
• Some nights I tell myself that I'm going to go to bed early. Sometimes it happens. Other times, friends spontaneously invite me to do weird things. And instead of being a scaredy-cat and saying no to everything like I used to (curse anxiety), I say yes. JUST SAY YES, PEOPLE!! First of all, YAY to saying yes to things. Second of all, YAY to having friends!
• Every Thursday is Lumberjack Thursday. That means we wear plaid. Today, to celebrate Lumberjack Thursday, we went to Denny's to get some flapjacks. Lumberjacks eat flapjacks, right? 

Goodnight.

Have you missed me?

Have you guys missed me? I know I have! I've missed me!

If you would've asked me two days ago if I liked it here at college, I would've said, "Heck to the no!"

Ask me now. Ask me! I dare you! Just ask!!!!!

How am I liking college?! Oh, I thought you'd never ask! Well, as of right now, I'm liking it. I had a great weekend and I'm feeling ready to take on another week of school. This weekend was full of dancing like crazy, meeting up with an old friend (which actually made me a bit homesick), and going to a bonfire. I met so many people that I already love. A lot.

College, why must you have so many ups and downs? I love you, then I hate you? Make up your mind! Are you gonna stink, or be awesome?!

Whatever. Also, I guess I'm searching for a new older brother and a new older sister because mine abandoned me and now I have nobody to text about my concerns of college because my other older brother is married and my little sister hasn't gone through college.

Oh well. Life. Good ole' life. Always playing tricks on me! Silly Life! Tricks are for kids! (See what I did there? Nevermind..)

Alright...it's getting late. Goodnight, friends!

College life. Or something like that.

Well..I don't know if I've mentioned this..but, I just finished my first week of college. Wow.

Don't ask me if I like it. I don't know how I would answer.

Stuff Allen Says & My Biggest Regret

Alright, guys. This is Jackie:

Sorry for the horrible picture quality. It was taken on my ipod.

Jackie is one of my very best friends in the whole wide world.

Anyways, Jackie has a brother named Allen. He's outrageous.

The other day, while I was at Jackie's home, I said, "Jackie! Were you born in a barn?"
And, Allen said, "Yeah, Jackie! Were you born in the freakin first grade?!"

Hahaha. That's when I just about died.

If anybody can tell me what that even means, get back to me.

I feel like I should have started a segment on my blog a long time ago called, "Stuff Allen Says." Gosh darn it! What was I thinking?! Now it's too late since I'm going to college! Regret has a name!

I guess this is where I apologize, people.

Sorry!

Have a good evening. :)

I don't even know.

1. I went to sushi today with some of my favorite ladies.

2. I LOVE singles ward. I have far too much fun with these weirdos.

3. Every time I walk into a drug store, I HAVE to look at their makeup selection. I have an addiction. And, it could be getting out of hand. At least I'm not addicted to Mac makeup or anything. (Only because I've always been too poor to even try it.)

4. My sister is leaving for her mission tomorrow. Two siblings on a mission? That's too weird to think about.

5. I'm going to college next week. Whaaat?! I'm like six years old.

6. I'm also turning 18 next week. Is it weird that I'm turning 18 right before I go to college?

7. Today was my last day working with this pickle.

Boy am I going to miss her. She makes me laugh so incredibly hard.

8. Two weeks ago, I was in Oregon. I miss those days!