growing & learning

Life is so crazy. This time of my life is so fun and exciting because I feel like there are so many opportunities and different paths to take. It can be overwhelming and sometimes scary, but I have learned so much after I graduated high school. It is hard to get out of your comfort zone and try new things... But I have realized how great it is to do so. Even though it can be uncomfortable at times. One thing that I've really learned is change is HARD. I try to change bad habits I have and it can be so hard. We get so used to doing things a certain way and get in kind of a rut... But I've been trying to change some bad habits I have. It can be quite a slow process at times. It is good though :) change is good!

One thing that can be uncomfortable for me is starting a new job... I am a more reserved person so being in an unfamiliar environment with new people I've never associated with before  can be difficult for me at first. I feel so out of place. HOWEVER, I have never regretted a job I've had. I may not have liked it that much first, but giving it time, I've always ended up enjoying each job. I've met some amazing people and it has made me a better person.

Recently, I just started a job at Crate and Barrel! I've never worked in retail before and usually I work with kids. The first couple days I felt like I didn't know anything and was a little uncomfortable. After about a week, I really have enjoyed it! It's been fun to meet new people, gain better people skills, help customers, and see all the beautiful products Crate & Barrel has! I bought my mom some cute things for Mother's Day. It's been fun!!!



Enjoying the journey.

Xo

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Motherhood

Lately I have been thinking a lot about motherhood and how beautiful it is. Maybe because mother's day is coming up :) The older I get the more and more thankful I am to have such an amazing mother.  I'm so thankful for all the other amazing moms out there too! I love the stage I'm in and I'm definitely am not ready for kids yet... but wow, I love to daydream about being a mom someday. Don't get me wrong, I know it's going to be a ton of work and so exhausting, but I'm so excited to have little babies. One thing I love to do is go on pinterest and look at cute pictures of adorable babies and kids. The thought of being the one responsible of my own kids one day is a little scary, but amazing. I hope I'm half the mom that mine was to me. I want to be the best mother I can be. I want to instill in my children to think of others and be selfless. I want to teach them about this world we live in. I want them to know that they are important and so so loved. I want them to know that they have so much potential and to always chase after their dreams. I want to teach them to cook, be creative, clean, serve, pray, explore, and to have fun. I always think how child birth is such a miracle. It is so beautiful. I hope someday I can experience it! And enjoy the ups and downs of motherhood.

Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed by all the things I need to work on and be better. As I was thinking about this walking into work one day the scripture Ether 12:27 popped into my mind.

And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then I will make weak things become strong unto them.

I LOVE that!! It gives me hope that I can accomplish all things if I truly rely on the Lord.

xo

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