Another Bites The Dust...

Tears are comin' out of my face...excuse me. Happy/sad/jealous tears of course (I'm confused with my emotions).


The girl next to me, Bethany Cluff, is leaving on her mission tomorrow. 18 months of teaching the Gospel to the people in Antofagasta, Chile.

Words cannot describe how amazing she is. I have known her since I was in 8th grade and we have grown a strong bond together. Bethany has taught me how to love life and to laugh no matter what happens. She integrity SHINES and her virtues shines even brighter. She is so stinkin' strong and her testimony has strengthened mine. I look up to her and she has never let me down. Did I mention how freaking HILARIOUS she is? She ALWAYS puts a smile on my face no matter WHAT. Bethany is also an INCREDIBLY hard worker - she never gives up.






Bethany, you are going to do WONDERS in Chile. The people there are so blessed to have you and all of us Mesa People are SO proud of you! Love you Bethany!

Don't worry, I'm alive.

To celebrate one more final, I will post what has been happening in my life.

Absolutely nothing. That is why I haven't posted! School has eaten me up and is about to spit me back out after this last final on Thursday. My social life? yeah. I don't have one.

Well...I guess there has been stuff happening.

Remember good ol' Todd?

This fool is leaving TOMORROW to serve a 2 year mission in SOUTH KOREA.  I have known him (and his smolder) since 7th-8th grade-ish and I am SO proud of him. He is truly going to bless the people of South Korea. His farewell talk was absolutely powerful and was another confirmation of how much I love the Gospel. I love the way my life is set out and the many things Heavenly Father has ready for me.

Go get 'em Todd! We're all proud of you!

Here are some future missionaries... 

1. Bethany Cluff leaves December 19th for Antofagasta Chile! (Just thinking about her leaving makes tears come out of my face...I'm going to miss her waaay too much)

2. Colton Bond ALSO leaves December 19th for Mexico Cuernavaca!

3. Natalie Lewis leaves January 16th for Boston Mass. !!!!! (I am stoked for her...you have NO IDEA)

4. Jacob Peterson leaves January 23rd for the Washington D.C. North Mission!

 

5. His sister Hannah is leaving Feb. 27th for Concepcion Chile! (Sorry, couldn't find a picture... just imagine THE most gorgeous girl out there and you'll have no trouble imagining her. Chile is SO stinkin' blessed to have her.)

6. Jordan Brimley is leaving Feb. 13th for Ft. Lauderdale Florida! (Thinking about him leaving also makes tears come out of my face...he is one outstanding kid! Florida is blessed to have him!)

7. Riley Royer leaves February 20th for Honduras! (Absolutely perfect)

(and yes I stole this from his Facebook because this picture made me so proud of him...get over it!)

As you can tell, I love my missionary friends and I canNOT wait to go on my mission. I can start my papers in March, turn them in sometime in June and leave by October! But here is the thing...

I WANT TO GO NOW. 

Oh and....

14 more days till CHRISTMAS!!!!

I am the one hiding under your bed, teeth grown sharp and eyes glowing red!!

IT'S HALLOWEEN TIME FOLKS!

Being an adult now, I have changed my view of costumes (besides Rapunzel).

No more fairies, dalmations or karate kids.... I am now Katniss Everdeen for Halloween.
Today, I went on a long voyage to Target and Hot Topic to recover a Katniss-like outfit and Mockingjay Pin to match.
I would attach a picture, but I will save that for later...
I'm so excited for Halloween and to pass out candy to the youngin's!! October has been swell and life has been quite great. I have been listening to countless amounts of Halloween music (look up Medley: This is Halloween... by the Contestants of The Sing Off - amazing.)

Did I mention that I'm SO STINKING STOKED FOR HALLOWEEN?
I did? Oh, well...I guess I'll just say it again.
I'm SO STOKED. What are ya'll going to be for halloween?
Always remember; I don't care if you're 5 or 98...you can still dress up for Halloween!

Prayers Answered - I'm Ready Lord!

I've been listening to General Conference ever since I can remember and I've heard stories of how General Conference has "answered prayers" and has changed lives. Don't get me wrong, it does bring a strong and warming Spirit into my life - but I've never had/felt prayers truly be answered.

When I got my Patriarchal Blessing on November 11 2008, it kind of described me going to the Temple and getting ready for a mission (girl's can leave for their mission at the age of 21). I'd also be the only sibling/child in my family who has ever been on a mission. But I always thought that "Oh I'm most likely going to be married by then, maybe it's a mission with my husband!"

Now, the first session of the 182nd General Conference the prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, announced men have the option if leaving at 18 years old (high school graduate and prepared) and women can leave at 19 years old.

-19 YEARS OLD-

I turn 18 years old on Saturday.... When President Monson had spoken these words, the Spirit literally hit like a brick wall. I've grown up knowing I'd have to wait till I was 21, with the possibility of me getting married instead. My prayers were answered...Heavenly Father wants me to get ready for the best 18 months of my life....and he wants me to get ready NOW.

I am proud to say, I can start my mission papers next week and I can leave after October 2013. I am ready to go and serve the Lord, being a shining light in my family. I am ready.

All my older siblings (whom I love dearly) have chosen different paths that have made my parents feel that they have failed the Lord and His plan, which has usually made me feel like also a failure...but here's my chance and my parents are absolutely estatic! I pray daily, asking how I can possibly bring my siblings back or at least closer than usual - this might be it! I can go on a mission, make my parents proud and most importantly, the Lord!

I cannot wait to share my testimony and bring those to this wonderful Gospel. I cannot wait to teach the people about the Savior's Atonement and Heavenly Father's love for everyone of His children. I cannot wait to bring the Book of Mormon into so many lives.

After this announcement, I was so proud to see more than half of my friends choose to serve a mission because they are old enough now! I'm so thankful for this Gospel I live in - I feel so much peace and happiness in it.

I'm ready to go and serve Heavenly Father.

Single Digits

 9 more days till all my childhood is gone...

First tooth GONE.

I wasn't abused... it was my first explosive bloody nose..

First concert with Pa Winsor

See? I was a joyous child.

First vacation with the best friend

Robbie being tortured by pre-teen me.

First time to Disneyland for celebrating being birthed 11 years ago.

8th grade Honor Roll Nerd.

Sophomore

World domination will be harder to achieve.  

BOWL. CUT.

But here's to being 18 in 9 days! Single digits people!!!!

Brag bragbragbragbrag BRRRAGGGG.....

Don't mind me......

      but my niece is cuter than yours.

Cutest Family Award goes to....

And Alex obviously wins Best Face Award.

Not Your Ordinary Woman.

It's been a long month of September, folks.

Ma Winsor had to leave for Georgia to help my grandma take care of Ma Winsor's grandpa (my great grandpa). I miss my momma.
Her 50th birthday was on September 24th and we literally don't know when she's coming home. I planned to make sure she was going to have a glorious party, but she decided to be even more fabulous and serve her mother. I don't know when she is coming home and I seriously miss her like crazy.
BUT.
This woman deserves all the best in this universe. She is hilarious, amazing, absolutely gorgeous, strong, caring, hardworking, intelligent and an inspirational example in my life.

She wants for me to be happy and to be feel good about myself. She pushes me to be successful and loves me for me. She keeps the house orderly and joyous.
I'm so grateful for her and she is MY mother :)
When people say I look like her, it's the best compliment ever.
Happy 50th Birthday Mother Dearest :)