Music Touches My Heart

I don't have much to say tonight... other than I love this song. A whole lot.

and this one :)

ok, and this one too :)

:)

Positivenesssss

I have been thinking a lot what is going on in America. I am not there.. and it is kinda weird to be an outsider! Since the elections (I know everyone is talking about it, but I would just like to say what I believe, if that is ok :)) I have seen a lot of posts on Facebook. And it really makes me sad quite honestly. Most of the posts were about moving out of the country.... How funny that I actually did, but not for that reason ;)

For some reason I have the hardest time sharing my opinion. I don't want to offend anyone or say anything negative about anyone either... So I usually don't say anything, especially on facebook. I figured if people want to hear my thoughts, then they can refer to the blog :)

I believe in the saying, "If you can't say anything positive, then don't say anything at all." Which is hard sometimes!!! But I have had the hardest time being on Facebook because it makes me so sad. Depressed. Hopeless. Since Facebook is the only way to see what people are doing back home... it is hard to stay away from. People are so opinionated about everything lately, I almost can't stand it. Finally today I saw a positive post!!! And I would like to share it :)

The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement today: 

We congratulate President Obama on winning a second term as President of the United States.

After a long campaign, this is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.

We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors.

See the statement on MormonNewsroom.org: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/statement-on-election-result

After I read this I was so incredibly proud of the religion I belong to (I was even before i read this, haha!!), and the way the first presidency maturely responded to the election with beautiful words of honesty. Even though it may be hard at times... we need to stay positive and come together.. (that is my favorite part hehe) now more then ever. We have a loving Heavenly Father who loves us and has a plan, even though it might not be what we want... He has his plan and we will be ok :)

Last night Joel and I had a movie night!!! It was SO NICE to relax and spend time together!
Also, we are doing a diet together!!! Not necessarily to lose weight, we just want to be healthy. Ok, and Joel wants more muscles hehe. He is the one that is verrrry into nutrition, eating healthy, calories, and exersize. And I am incredibly grateful he is!! Because I am quite lazy.. so he is my opposite ;)
I have had a harder time adjusing to Sweden (food-wise) than I thought! Well, depends on the day really. Some days I want to eat out sooo bad!! Everything is so expensive that we never eat out. Wait, we did twice. In the 5.5 months I have been here! Anyways... So, Joel found this blog where we are getting out diet ideas from:
http://www.leangains.com/2010/01/marshmallow-test.html
This blog post talks about The Marshmallow Test. It is so good. It made me think and realize, "What is the marshmallow I am thinking about?" And for me, that is the eating day for us. The only way to get through the week was to focus on the day where i could eat whateverrr i wanted. Now, it has taken some time but I enjoy eating healthy and feeling a lot better, and I have finally gotten rid of that dern marshmallow! As for now at least I hope!

These next few pictures are skype pics Joel has taken of me from last summer to this May. I felt like I should share some for some reason... Enjoy :)

My funny sister.

This was the first time we skyped after I got home from Sweden last summer!!

i think i just got done crying in this picture...

geez i look tan.

Joel always told me the sweetest things (well, he still does!) and made me cry ALL THE TIME.

Me... crying.. again......

and again....

attempting to lick my elbow. obviously... 

the pros and cons list of trying to decide if we should live in Utah or Sweden. One of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I think we did this list last September of 2011?

100 POSTS

Well, my blog finally has 100 posts. Kinda weird. I don't blog that much, but I wish I did.

Today is November 1st (well it was when I started this post...). I got through the first big holiday!! And I survived. Joel and I spent the night with the lights out, candles lit.. attempting to stay away from trick-or-treaters. Well, because we didn't have any candy and yeah. We would feel bad and not answer the door when they know we are home. I guess it didn't matter too much, there were only a couple of kids outside anyways. A little bit different feeling than home ;)

I miss hanging out with my friends on Halloween. The feeling of making excuses not to do your homework for a week and do so many random things... college was fun. Crazy how we have all grown up and moved on to different things in life!!

Freshman year (2009)  someone had stuck a pumpkin head on a stick so it could reach the 2nd story windows. When you are up that high you are NOT use to anything banging on the window!!!! Scared the crap out of me. I went outside to see who it was to find a group of 50+ people following this person (holding the pumpkin) and watching them scare people. I hope that made sense. It did in my head.

Every time I sit down to type, I always space what I want to say to the world. Joel turns 25 at the end of this month!!! What an old geezer (that is what my grandpa Bob would say). And then I turn 22 2.5 weeks after him! Then we have Christmas the week after that... Oh goodness. This is our first year officially together.. since all last year all we could do was send each other stuff, and it all had to fit in boxes and not be too expensive, ya know?? I guess my point is.. if anyone has some good guy gift ideas... ideas would be greatly appreciated ;)

Well, I think that will be it for tonight. Have a lovely day everyone (in Utah) and a good nights sleep in Sweden!!! (oh yea. i am suuuuper nervous for the elections... oh dear!!! i'm not sure what to think there...)

PS- this is my new favorite song. I don't know how popular she is but this is the first time I am hearing about her. I just adore this 16 year old girl that wears braces. She is such an inspiration to this world, and I am so proud of her. Plus she has an amazzzzing voice.