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?