It's March Already?

Spring is around the corner and I honestly cannot believe that it is already March. I can't even tell you how fast time has come and gone. I still am trying to grasp onto the time that has just flown by. But I can't wait for what the rest of my today's hold. My advice, don't take the time you have right now for granted, it may be all you have left. Also, believe in yourself, no one holds your happiness other than yourself. Smile, dance, laugh, and love what you are given!

Till next time! Loves and hugs!

Fortune Cookies

I believe in fortune cookies. Sometimes they tell you what you need to hear at just the right moment. That is why I believe in them. This past week I actually received two of them and both held answers and comforts that no one else would have known I would have needed to hear.

The first was on tuesday after I had come out of my Chiropractor's office:

"You will obtain your goal if you maintain your course."

The second was with my family at dinner on Valentine's Day:

"People find it difficult to resist your persuasive manner."

I don't know about you but I connected the two to my mission. Have I mentioned I'm going on a mission? Hopefully I haven't or I'm going to start sounding like a broken record. But, I most definitely am going on a mission.

I've known for a long time that I would be going. But being the eldest daughter of a family of girls, it's taken a lot of convincing to get my parents on board. And even now they still don't really want to let go. My mom actually expressed to me that the only reason why she "seems" to be okay with it is because she knows that this is a decision that can not be deterred. I have prayed to my Father in Heaven long and hard about the decision and with everything that I have gone through in the last year, it seemed like the perfect thing to do. A mission change had quite impeccable timing in my book.

I would love if you would follow my mission blog that I've made. But you don't need to-- it just will have all my updates while I'm out serving during those 18 months.

Mission blog: http://mymissionisnow.blogspot.com  (Dear Sister Wood)

There is also a link in my side bar under "My Other Blogs" if you want to find my mission blog 6 months from now or whenever :)

How I (single) feel on V.Day

The Saturday Six

Last thing you listened to:

Try- Jillian Edwards

Her voice is so sweet and the lyrics are wonderful. A new favorite.

~What are the words, all the words that you're saying
I wish I knew all the prayers that you're praying
Everywhere you go I wish, That I could stand next to you~






Latest blog you've found:

M A I E D A E - Savannah K. Wallace

I LOVE her stuff, She's a graphic designer and blogger. I love the personality that comes out of her writing and she has some really inspiring stuff there. You should check her out.

I don't even know how I found her website but I'm definitely glad I tripped over it because it's so good.











Last movie you watched:

Beware of Christians- Documentary

I was pretty skeptical going into this, not really knowing what this was about and came out not only wanting to be a better Mormon but a better Christian.

A four Christian college boys take spiritual and physical journey across Europe, searching for the true meaning of what being a true Christian is. They ask people different topics about the lifestyle and religious beliefs of Christians where ever they go. It was actually inspiring. You might find it a little weird, but by the end, it's worth watching. If you have Netflix, go watch it. Right now.






This week's favorite quote:

~You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.~

Marianne Williamson

Last thing you read:

Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi 5-7

I started the Book of Mormon over again and I just love it!

These chapters talked about how there was complaining and rebelling and yet Nephi  and Lehi were faithful and how the Lord was present and blessed them with safety.

It just shows me how much the Lord can do for us if we stay faithful and obedient to him.

~...the Lord is able to do all things according to his will.... if it  so be that they exercise faith in him.... let us be faithful.~ 

1 Nephi 7:12

One wish I have:

REALLY LONG HAIR. yep.

The Saturday Six: On Sunday

It Begins with You

Today has been a very good day.

I don't remember the last time I have said that. But it has been.

Sometimes it can be very hard to get out of bed in the morning and go to church-- especially when you are the only one in your apartment that goes. If I'm being honest, I didn't want to go. But I went anyways.

I believe that it was because I made the conscious decision to go, that made my day so much better. All the lessons were amazing and I could feel the spirit so strong and it made me happy to know that although I didn't have roommates with me, that I was not alone. I felt the presence of my Heavenly Father with me today, a lot stronger than I have in a long time. It was really nice, knowing that I was making Him proud by the choice I had made.

I made the choice. Because of that I chose to have a good day. This day began with me having a good attitude and it has made all the difference, and it will end and begin again much the same.

FotoFriday: A First for Everything

My 100th post!! Cheers! We have come a long way my friends!

 I helped my mom cater the dessert bar at Shaelie's Preference dinner, I am obsessed with Italian Sodas now. So easy, and they taste amazing.

 We play "pretend" doctor everyday.

 I LOVE HER SO MUCH!! Sweet dreams Brynni Bug.

 I've been so sick, and I was having an awful day and low and behold my cough drop gave me great advice. "Halls Breezers" are life savers in more than one way.

 I finally got an extremely needed hair cut. Mainly just my bangs, but they have made all the difference.

 FACT: a spoonful of raw honey everyday, helps colds and throats, just saying.

 Experimenting with foods... tomatoes, laughing cow cheese, rice crackers with greek seasoning sprinkled on top of the tomatoes.

 Ethan tried to kiss Brynlee while we were out at lunch, Brynlee didn't like him trying to pull a move and he leaned over to her and whispered, "I'm a good guy," in her ear.  They are the cutest little things.

 The store was having a ten for ten sale...suit me... I love Chobani, my favorite is pineapple if you couldn't tell...

Don't I have a beautiful sister?? I can't believe she is graduating this year! It makes me feel so old, having been there from the start. She is all grown up!

Reader's Corner Thursday: Between Shades of Gray

Hey Guys!

So I haven't written in quite a while because I have been so busy with projects (some for this blog, some for other things, like training) but I have decided that I am going to have some themed posts throughout the week and I thought I would start today with "Reader's Corner" which is where I will tell you all about the books I am currently reading right now. They will always be posted on Thursdays so watchout for them. Okay. Here we go.

 

Now most of you when you saw either the title of this post or the book cover above, probably thought, Oh no, Alyssa! That is a very bad book, what are you doing reading it?

 

But my friends, you are confusing two very differnet books. The one you are probably thinking this one is, is 50 Shades of Grey. But, it's not.  And yes, that one is a bad book. 

 

This one is called Between Shades of Gray. Which is about a fifteen-year-old girl who lives in Lithuania during the year 1941. So far it's been a really easy read. But it is a very heavy topic. It's all about Prision Camps and the terrors that families went through during that time period in history.

 

Synopsis from GoodReads:

 

"It's 1941 and fifteen-year-old artist Lina Vilkas is on Stalin's extermination list. Deported to a prison camp in Siberia, Lina fights for her life, fearless, risking everything to save her family. It's a long and harrowing journey and it is only their incredible strength, love, and hope that pull Lina and her family through each day. But will love be enough to keep them alive?"

 

**You guys can join me in reading if you want, like a book club. But I will be doing reccomendations as well and I would love yours in return**

 

Happy Thursday everyone!

 



Changing Spaces

Hey Everyone,

A lot of you have asked, and some have no idea, so here is some news for you all.

Yes. I have moved!

I'm living in PROVO!?

Crazy I know, but my parents and I decided that if I was going to be home on my off track from BYUI, I might as well try to live somewhere that would be more social for me than it was last Winter off track.

I live at The Village at South Campus, they are really nice apartments and they have private rooms which is kind of nice (my first time without a room roomie). I can't tell you how nice it is to have my own space, but still have home so close. It's been really nice. I moved in this past weekend and it's been pretty good so far! Here are some pictures for you!!

My room from the hall.

Well that's all folks!

Hope you enjoyed it!