Changing seasons

It's officially the first day of fall. I cannot even describe the joy that this spectacular day brings me. Hot chocolate, carving pumpkins, the smells, the haunted houses, hoodies and boots, cuddling, the leaves, candy corn, the weather... Autumn, I have been anxiously awaiting your arrival, and finally you're here.
 And as the Earth transitions into a new season, I do as well. Everyone has different seasons in their life; and I am now beginning a new one now. Sometimes I wish I could look into the future and see what life will bring, but I can't, so instead I look ahead with an optimistic excitement, and I continue on, day by day, along the path of life.

 

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Falling into Change

As the crisp autumn leaves begin to change colors I wonder if I can do the same. Can I let go of that past, move on and become something new? When that cool autumn air blows through the trees will I be willing to let go and follow new dreams? I sure hope so. Change can be good, at least that's what I hear. I've never had to change much, but suddenly, now things disappear....and I'm forced to change what I've always know and venture into what is foreign and that is where I roam. At times I feel lost, and other times I'm enlightened, so I'll continue on this journey and hope I can find me. 

my favorite sound in the entire world? That little crunching sound as you walk over the fallen leaves on the sidewalk :) or even better, intensify it by a hundred and just jump into a huge pile of leaves. 

 cause he's adorable

secret obsession #267: fall leaves

Count Your *bLeSsInGs*

I realize I complain a lot

that sometimes I'm negative

that you all have to listen to me whine

but I also realize that we live life once

that being positive makes life better

and that I have a lot of blessings.

Some look at the glass half empty, others half full...and then there's the ones who are just grateful for the glass :)

• my family
• the gospel
• my house
• my clothes
• my friends
• school
• my shoes
• a car
• dance
• the sun
• beautiful sunsets
• gorgeous sunrises
• daylight savings
• seminary
• the scriptures
• prayer
• church
• people at church
• this computer
• the internet
• paper
• homework (believe it or not)
• food
• people who smile in the halls
• friends who give me hugs
• a very special friend who brings me hot chocolate :)
• the sound crunching leaves make
• people who give compliments
• my mom and dad encouraging me to get good grades
• my little brother who makes me laugh
• inspirational quotes
• music
• the temple
• cell phones
• holidays to look forward to
• a warm house
• the piano
• hymns
• post-it notes (they help me more than you could imagine)
• sleep
• I'm grateful for you... no matter who you are I know you have impacted my life, whether big or small, and I appreciate that. 
• and I'm sure I could continue this list...but for times sake I won't :) 

Autumn Adventures Arrive

There's something to be said about that cool crisp air,

the leaves crunching beneath you feet,

walks along the path of color blazing trees,

it's the season for warm boots and sweatshirts,

perfect for cuddling up in a blanket and looking at the stars...

It's all just fantastical

Not only does nature become stunningly beautiful,

life just seems to become easier, or at least more enjoyable...

It's football season and even when my beloved BYU team isn't doing so great,

I still love watching it (:

and yes it is nerdy but I love competing with the marching band,

the feeling of standing there waiting for your named to be called for awards,

standing there knowing there are thousands of people watching *me*

the feeling of performing it's great...

Anyways: As of September 23rd Autumn has arrived as so has all the adventures that accompany this wonderful season.