As Now I Take The Sacrament

As now I take the sacrament, my thoughts are turned to thee, thou son of God, who lived for me, then died on Calvary. I contemplate thy lasting grace, thy boundless charity; to me the gift of life was giv'n for all eternity.

As now my mind reviews the past, I know I must repent; the way to thee is righteousness, the way thy life was spent. Forgiveness is a gift from thee I seek with pure intent. With hands now pledged to do thy work, I take the sacrament.

A Little Bit of Everything

As it is

Almost end of semester. I am petty much done with all my classes now I'm getting ready for finals. I am in the point where my body is so exhausted that it is even really hard for me to get up every morning for the last 3 weeks. I did not have a problem getting up at 5 or 6 AM every day but now it is ridiculously hard.

I had a good day so far. I went to bed at like 2 am and I went to work from 8 am to 1 pm with one class in between. I was so hungry when I got off work but I did not have time to eat because I had to finish up a presentation for my next class. I did that right on time, I presented and it went really well. I talked about something that means a lot to me and that I had researched carefully. Shortly after that I ran to grab something to eat really quick and went to the TA for help in one of my classes, then I went to my other class. I was dying, I started to feel so sleepy. One of my classmates asked me to go on a date tomorrow. He seems to be a really good guy, I hope to get to know him more.

Right after that I went to the math lab and I realized that I could not keep going, so I stopped and laid down for a little bit. I had a 30 min nap and then I went to the math lab for help in one of the problems I missed in the last test. Dang! I have to become more effective when studying. I am getting used to the system here and I have to improve because I don't want to be a mediocre student. It is hard and requires hard work.

So far until today I have accomplished many things in my life.  I have ended up accomplishing other things without having them in my plans but I feel satisfied until now. I have a lot of time ahead I dare to say and I want to go for more.

I have also been thinking that I should give back. I have received so much. I really want to give back. I think I will follow my bishop's counsel: "Make it a goal." If I plan to serve, I will do it no matter what and I'll stop postponing it.

I'm here back at the library to study and try to figure out my homework, I went out to get something to eat and drink. I called my mom to let her know I was cold, hungry, tired and with lots to do. It feels good to know that she is always there for me. I'll miss her so much when she departs from this earth.

This is a lil bit of how I roll... Very good days so far. I'm alive and protected. I'm loving and smiling.

One of my professors told me today: "Your smile will change lives." I don't pretend to mention this in a cocky way whatsoever but I always get compliments from people about my smile. Of course, it cost me 4 years of braces! True thing is that laughing hard and smiling is my thing baby. That's what I'm talkin' bout!

People say I am crazy in a good way. Yeah, I accept that description and I love it, I'm crazy in so many ways but once someone gets to know me it's a completely different story. I keep myself authentic, I am crazy here and there but I am also very serious. I do a little bit of everything and I am a little bit of everything.

When I die I want to be buried right next to my husband and I want to have this phrase engraved on our tombstone, "always remember there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name..." (Murder in the city, The Avett Brothers). If tattoos were not bad for my body I would totally have that tattooed in my back.

Good break, buh!
Back to it!

To the South. Picture from last weekend.

My Craziness

Making someone laugh : ) Hah!

Going To New York City For The 3rd Time

I went to NYC for the very first time at the end of March 2012, it was an incredible adventure and I had a really amazing time. Some of the coolest things in this adventurer life happened to me and they made me very happy. 4 months after I went again with one of my best friends, and I got to see so many other things that I could not visit the first time I went. Now, 4 months after I'm going again but this time is for a different purpose. I'll be there for a leadership conference in the big apple. I'm very excited to visit NYC again, so many things to see and do. I love NYC! I wanna dream like New York.

If I get murdered in the city
Go read the letter in my desk
Don't worry with all my belongings
But pay attention to the list

Make sure my sister knows I loved her
Make sure my mother knows the same
Always remember there is nothing worth sharing
Like the love that let us share our name

And If I Say I Really Knew You Well, What Would Your Asnwer Be?

And if I say I really knew you well, what would your answer be? Well, knowing you, you'd probably laugh and say, that we were worlds apart. But as for me, I still remember how it was before and I am holding back the tears no more. What about the time we met? Well, I suppose that you could say that we were playing hard to get. What about the night we cried? Because there wasn't any reason left to keep it all inside. Never understood a word, but you were always there with a smile. 

Life Goes On

When I ponder about my life I always recall memories from previous years. There are a lot of people and things that I wish they had remained the same until this day but transitions are part of life. What was part of my life once, it is not anymore.

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." - Robert Frost. I want to take advantage of the time I have right now to laugh hard, to build strong and long lasting relationships, network, love much, do the things I love and enjoy life in a good way.

My parents will pass away someday, I will miss them more than anyone in my life. I have many good friends that I love and I know they love me but knowing that one or both of my parents are gone will really make me feel lonely. It will be very hard I know and I hope I do not have to go through it by myself. Hopefully I'm married and with children by then.

I have done a lot of things in the last three years that have made me grow and I have also met people that I have come to appreciate a lot. Time is flying and I am about to finish another period in my life. After that, I will move far away to start another part of my life. Then in 2 or 4 years I might be at the other side of the world making my dreams and life happen.

I will keep leaving things, places and people behind. They will never lose their meaning. But life goes on, and so do I.

10 Years From Now

I talked to my friend Fer this morning and we were talking about how different our lives are now compared to 5 years ago and that we will never be together again because we both are looking into taking advantage of  every opportunity that comes and experiencing other places around the world before we both have to settle down with someone. We miss each other a lot and we have shared many special moments together that have strengthen our friendship for 8 years now. He is a great guy, he deserves all the good things in this world.

I have taken a different path in my life that has taken me very far away from him. I wish we lived closer, we need each other. Our friendship is very sincere and beautiful.

10 years from now I will probably be married and with 2 children at least haha! If not, I should be working very hard, traveling, making a difference, managing my non-profit organization, experiencing different cultures, and looking for a husband. Just that simple.

My Best Words For You

I have seen so many beautiful things throughout my life that help me create the best words for you.

I have read so many beautiful things that make me think about you and in the things I want to say to you.

I have heard so many beautiful songs that remind me of you and I only want to tell you those same things.

If I ever tell you how I feel about you, I want you to hear my best words for you.

25 Facts People Don't Know About Me

1. I love airports and the smell.
2. I always shake my foot whenever I'm sitting.
3. Liking seafood has been a process since I was a little girl. Fish, salmon, tilapia, shrimp, crab, lobster and sushi is what I have eaten so far and I love it.
4. I had two surgeries at once.
5. I do not buy anything sugary when I go grocery shopping.
6. I like to spend time with myself.
7. I have nephews and nieces that are older than me.
8. I don't compare myself with others.
9. I am very romantic.
10. I talk to myself out loud (not in front of people).
11. I was a great video game player since I was little until I turned 11.
12. I am very positive.
13. I never tell people the things I do not like about myself.
14. I am a big fan of cheese.
15. I daydream a lot.
16. I love meeting and talking to random people on the street, specially when I travel.
17. I keep myself genuine.
18. I never leave my house without making my bed.
19. I drink soda every once in a while, not a big fan. I love Italian sodas though : )
20. I love trying new food.
21. I sometimes do not measure danger.
22. I love cranberry sauce in a turkey sandwich.
23. Laugh attacks come to me when they shouldn't. 
24. I have a big collection of Sanrio (Hello Kitty, Badtz Maru, Keroppi) notebook pages.  
25. I love myself.

Grateful

Grateful for this year.
Grateful for every new year.
Grateful for the unknown.
Grateful for what makes me happy.
Grateful for them.
Grateful for her.
Grateful for him.
Grateful for those.
Grateful for not being there yet.
Grateful for dreams.
Grateful for what is joyful.
Grateful for this.

Feedback

Nothing better than receiving good feedback from a boss : )

Fly

 Now I know better... I just want to fly away from here... I'm happy... Flying makes me happy...

Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day?

Mine is the endless summer, right before the leaves begin to fall as my dreams... I shall compare thee to a summer's day, bright as your dreams and as joyful as can be...

It Is So Simple

So many good wishes in a heart that yearns a happy life, make everyone around happy, be busy changing the world, get a lovely job, etc. How easy is to be full of good wishes...

Life is full of simple things that take people to accomplish complex things. No need to get to the complexity first without dominating simplicity.

Fall

What a great sensation of happiness and inspiration fall season brings!
It was a very beautiful afternoon, went up to Millcreek canyon. Brought a blanket, found a place to lay down. It was followed by inspired words from General Conference plus the sound of the birds, the wind and the creek. What a great feeling! I felt invincible!