Speaking of My Religion

Day 04 my friends! My views on religion.

Well, considering the fact that pretty much its my wonderful mother and a few friends that read this great thing called my blog, I'm not sure how far into this topic I should go or rather need to. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have a strong testimony in the principles and the doctrines of this great Church. If you want to learn more about my church you can visit a few different websites. http://mormon.org/ or http://lds.org/?lang=eng.

Both websites have recently been re-vamped and I love those times I randomly end up spending a few minutes on either website. I truly think the Church websites are becoming more and more beneficial and useful-- more organized, easier to navigate and all around more user friendly. I encourage you all to take a few minutes and check the sites out. I also encourage you to spend some time with mormonmessages on youtube. These videos are also truly inspiring.

Instead of closing with a qoute, today I would like to share my testimony with you.

I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the only true church on this earth today. It contains truths and doctrines that strengthen me everyday. Included among these are the knowledge that God is real. His hand is evident in my life, in all of our lives. His son, Jesus Christ, is our brother. He died on the cross and atoned for our sins, for our sins. This Church was restored by Joseph Smith, a prophet of God. Today, we also have a prophet of God leading our Church, President Thomas S. Monson. His words are modern-day, inspired scripture. I know this church is true and I leave these things with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Speaking of Drugs and Alcohol

Hokay folks, here we go. Day 03! Your views on drugs and alcohol.

If you're running low on time, my bottom line is this: Drugs and Alcohol are Stupid.

That's right, there it is.

Sure, they can help you relax or escape from the mundane; however, short term and long term I see very few other beneficial effects.

It makes me so sad to see how friends lower their potential by using and abusing drugs. We people can be so amazing, but also so stupid. I have seen friends with enormous potential throw it all away for parties, popularity and a night they won't remember later. Athletic success, educations, lives, families, friends- are all among those things that take a hard hit from drug use.

Everyone makes their own choices, I get that, but if you're reading this and frequently use or are even addicted to drugs or alcohol - find help! It exists! Whoever you are, you're amazing and can do even more amazing things without these addicting and harmful substances in your life. You can kick it! You can do it!

"Today's students can put dope in their veins or hope in their brains. If they can conceive it and believe it, they can achieve it. They must know it is not their aptitude but their attitude that will determine their altitude." ~ Jesse Jackson

Speaking of Day Two

So uhhhemm.... obviously my promise of posting everyday was a little emptier than I thought. Apologies to anyone who was really excited about that. I do want to keep up the challenge though! It might just take a little longer than we all originally thought. Again, apologies. But here we are, time for Day 02: Where you'd like to be in ten years.

Ten years ago this would have been cake - I want to be in College.

Fifteen years ago, it would have been even easier - High School.

But now, its a little harder. Actually, a lot harder. Ten years from now I will be 28 years old.

Wow.

I look around at the 28 year olds I know. Many of them, well, most of them- are married. Many of them have kids, some even have a couple. Many of them are well into their careers. Setting down roots, somewhere. I look at current me, and think that there's no way I'll ever be ready for any of that in a mere 10 years. But then I realize that I will be. Life happens. Getting married, having kids, and buying houses with master bedrooms and bonus rooms: happen.

"Growing up" is what I'm currently doing. And I'm starting to figure out a few things. So, 10 years from now?

Ten years from now, I will be graduated from college. With at least an undergrad. In something.

Ten years from now, I will be living with people I love. Husband? Siblings? Roommates? Or maybe even the parentals? Who really knows.

Ten years from now, I'll be a steadfast member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. True is true, whether its 2011 or 2021.

Ten years from now, I sure hope I am happy. In fact, I think I'll decide right here, right now, that I will be. I can do that, right? Decide to be happy? February 6, 2021 will be a happy day. There, it is. Decided. I like that.

For some, its daunting to think about the next ten years. I know it is for me. But if you're reading this, sit back and think for a second. Where do you want to be in 10 years?

"We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it."