you run away..

People Change.

its a simple fact..

but why does it have the power to hurt us?

When you watch someone you love make

all the wrong choices..

how do you respond?

how do you react?

the truth is that I haven't responded. I haven't reacted.

I haven't been honest.

Because I'm afraid.

Things change,

people change.

it is a natural part of life.

but that scares me

and i don't want to be scared anymore.

In fact, I'm choosing to not be.

I'm choosing to move forward.

I'm choosing to not be hurt.

and, I'm choosing the right.

ALWAYS.

What is so hard about keeping the commandments?

What is so hard about being like Christ?

What is so hard about following the prophet?

It just does to show the true nature of people.

In the end, those who are faithful

are the STRONG ONES.

those who are only partially faithful

are weak.

I want to be strong.

I will be strong.

Because really, it isn't that difficult.

Really, its quite easy.

Nothing will ever change that for me.

That is my new year's resolution.

I know who I am.

I know I'm a daughter of God.

and NOTHING will change my knowledge of that.

I will not surround myself with people I know will try to

degrade that knowledge.

I will make it through the rest of this trial ..

and I know I'm already becoming a better person

because of what I experienced this past semester.

I'm ready to start fresh.

I'm ready to make it through, even if I'm alone.

also..

I've decided that I want to be a kindergarten teacher.

officially :)

Love, Erin



serendipity..

believe it or not..

this is the name of a barenaked ladies song.

and it fits.

because..

i miss this girl..

and i get to see her today :)

she is my best friend, truly.

she has always been my rock and i can always count on her.

she is what it means to have a best friend.

and without her.. my life would be so tedious

i wouldn't be who i am today without her in my life.

and i'm grateful to her for everything.

she is my friend, my sister

my quindessa.

my sweet serendipity :)

Love, Erin



life, in a nutshell

life isn't about what we have, or what we do..

its about who we are.

and who we are is defined by the way we treat others..

and the way we act.

we should all strive to be like Him.

i read a great quote yesterday that was inspiring to me: 

 "Don't shine so that others can see you,

shine so that through you others can see Him"

and it has been sticking with me.

that is what is important in this life.

everything else is meaningless.

family, the gospel and being Christlike.

THAT is what counts.

not your clothes, your iPod or how nice of a cell phone you have.

not even how big your house is.

just a thought.

Love, Erin

falling for the first time..

i am so glad i was able to go home for my mom's birthday.

she really is the best mom in the world.

she isn't just a mom, she is a best friend.

i love her, and am so grateful to have her in my life.

unfortunately, i missed my cousin zachary's baptism today.

i'm so proud of him for choosing to be baptized.

unfortunately i also have to miss my cousin maycee's blessing..

i'm sad, but i know i can't always make it to every event.

**

now that this stressful day is over..

(saw a cute guy also today, can't not love that)

i've taken a hot bubble bath..

i have my covers on and harry potter on my tv..

and a heat pad on my feet..

i am ready to relax for the first time this week

and get a good night's rest.

so goodnight world.

be safe, take care. be dazzling.

Love, Erin