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This seriously makes me smile!
* her little arm resting on his
* "one day I'm gonna whistle?" 
* the sweet yawn near the end
enjoy....

Individual Excellence

Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. - D&C 18:10

You can be excellent in every way. You can be first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, with a great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life and look for its opportunities, and forever and always be loyal to the Church. - President Gordon B. Hinckley (Stand a little Taller)

Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo - a girl in the city 

worry..

I constantly have anxiety. The butterflies never go away. I have nightmares almost every night.
I have lost that home sweet home feeling. I hope that comes back.

I had a few small moments today when my worry disappeared...
There is nothing like the sweet, soft, loving motherly voice of your mom. It never gets old and it never ceases to bring tears when something isn't right. (you know those days you used to call home, sick from school and no matter what when mom answers you start to cry?)... yup thats what I'm talking about.

There is also nothing more comforting than a dads reminder that everything is going to be Ok. Dad's always know best. He is my biggest protector. I know he will keep me safe.

The company of a good friend who I trust and who knows me well is something I will always cherish. He looks out for me and has my best interest at heart. I also have the blessing of having an amazing roommate who reaches out to me and some nights even lets me share her bed:)

Tonight I had much needed conversations with my amazing sister and my closest cousin Bryn. Sometimes you just need the people you love to be there with a listening ear. Each of these people did that for me.

Last but not least I am most grateful for my Father in Heaven who never leaves my side.
I need him and he knows that. He is there for me. He brings me comfort and he hears my prayers.

I never knew I was such worry wort. Drama queen yes, but worry wort??  I guess being a 20 year old ditzy blonde who trusts and generally likes everyone needed a little eye opener. I hope this worry fades... living your life in fear is no fun. Reality is, the world is a scary place no matter where you are, not just in the city of sin. But if you are living your life righteously you will be protected.
I love you all!
xoxo - a girl in the city

Bachelor is BACK!

I don't know what it is about this dumb reality show but i LOVE it.
Who doesn't love a hot guy with shirtless clips running on the beach and working out?
And don't forget about the steamy shower scene....AWKWARD!!
Always a good laugh watching 30 pretty women with generally bad fashion or weird jobs  make a fool of themselves in front of millions.
 I even enjoy the cat fights and drama..OH how pathetic us women can be.
Then you have the love or "lusty" moments that kind of make you gag but also a little jealous cause in reality your at home on the couch while that girl scored the hot shirtless guy...hmm
The show wouldn't be complete without the dramatic limo rides and tearful confessionals.
Each season I still get envious of the outrageous dates we all secretly wish we could go on and that helicopter ride that is still a "shocker" every season like its the first...I love it all.
I have a special connection to this season though... so be sure to tune in Jan 30th ;)
My Elvis cast already has me pegged as the next candidate for Bachelor if not the next bachelorette!
HAHA hmm...a Mormon bachelorette could put a real twist on things! 
xoxo - a girl in the city