Tabiona Utah . . .

Who would have ever thought that I would love Tabiona Utah? Most people haven't even heard of it. It was such a fun weekend and just reminded me how very blessed I am. I really have a great life. I went out with Aubrey early to clean and help her get everything ready. Then the people started showing up. What a fun time we had! Dancing, eating, playing games and just getting to know new people. I love being mormon! It was just good clean fun. It was an overnight thing and we didn't have to worry about what might happen. The girls were upstairs and the boys were downstairs and that was the end of it. I suppose there is always something that could happen but with all the rooms filled it would have been really cold for any rebellious people. :) It was so great to just be out and away from everything. Not that I really have a very stressful life or anything, but it was still so fun. Saturday was filled with feeding the cows. I'm definitely not a farm girl, but I could be I think. With some practice. The horse riding was my favorite part I just wish it hadn't been so cold. I will definitely be going back with Aubrey in the summer for a repeat of this great adventure. I just have to count my blessings more often and remember how much God loves me. I have a great life!

Can't Breath!

So I decided to try running outside today. Bad idea. I had a headband so my ears wouldn't freeze but you can't really do anything to save your lungs from freezing. The end was very painful and once I actually stopped it was even worse. I think I'm gonna stick to running on a treadmill for a couple more weeks.

Why?

Truly I am okay with being single. I know God has someone great for me and I'm willing to wait, but it does kinda bug me when my guy friends ask me why I'm not dating. "You're a cute girl" they tell me. I know! Do you think it's really my fault? If so please tell me what I'm doing wrong so I can fix the situation. Stop telling me I'm cute and just date me already!

Mr. Right

So after my epic break down of Friday and just life in general I've come up with this. How many times in young women's did they make us make a list of qualities we wanted in our future husband? More than I can recall. But it really is a good thing to do. I have the DOUGHNUT and CUPCAKE acronyms but I can't hardly ever remember what they stand for. Anyway, as I approach 25, the fact that I'm not even dating anyone seems to be blaring me in the face. of course there are some things on my list that are kind of superficial and could be tossed out, but if we're going for Mr. Right here, it can be on the list. I'm not bound by these things. they are just good things that I'm looking for. And obviously many of them go hand in hand.

Here's the acronyms
this was made by my friend Dana just before I left on the mission.
D done with school
O obedient
U understands Spanish
G good looking
H humble
N not a bad speller
U uses good judgment
T temple worthy and tall

This was also made by Dana, I can't remember it at all.
C
U
P
C
A
K
E

Puts God first
Priesthood holder
Active member of the church
Taller than me
remembers little things
holds my hand

isn't freaked out by my family
handy
plays the guitar
regular temple attendance
regular scripture study
regular prayer
instigator of FHE
Speaks Spanish
Good work ethic
loves kids
can handle the fact that I cry a lot

good sense of humor
builds up others
positive
patient
honest
smart
makes me laugh
will tease me
can cook
likes to read
likes to go camping

Inspires me to be better