what and who you love

I'm feeling quite...whimsical...


if that is the right word.   I actually don't even really know what it means.

I've been trying to think of what extracurricular thing I would like to do when I return to school.

I swam last year...and that was fun.  I think it would be fun to try something new, too.


And then, I just started thinking about what makes me happy.  and what will make me happy?



the way that things turn out in my life never really turn out the way that I expect them to.

ever!

and that's ok.


I really love the simple things.

raindrops on windows.

the sun shining through foggy air.

crunchy snow.

water.

smelling new and fresh.

feeling strong after exercise.

making music on the piano.


but I REALLY love my family!

and my Savior, Jesus Christ!



i really love being able to help others.


i love having a seat heater.

i love blue skies, purple skies, pink skies, grey skies, and all of the above.


i love rainy days, snowy days, sunny days, and warm days.





and when it's the end of the day,

or the beginning of the day!

..

it all comes down to what and whom you love.



THAT is what is most important.


-Mal

I smelled things today:

Post from many moons ago:



"I smelled things today:


There were many strong odors today in school.

I smelled a powerful scent of candy/sweets.  Like lollipops and"



I decided to go look through drafts in my blog posts and found some funny ones.

I still remember the day that it smelled so sweet in the hallways!


It's kind of strange how long it has been since then.  Maybe two years?  A year and a half?



I thought that I would say hi to you all!

Hi!



I am home.  It is good to be here.  Better than good.  Great!


I am home earlier than expected, but all is well.


To be honest, it has been a challenging summer!  It really has.


I wouldn't be able to do it all without my family, though.  They light up my life.




You know....sometimes I feel like I am still in a limbo stage.  Sometimes, it even feels like I am just stuck under the limbo stick with my back arched and my legs are starting to cramp.  Not literally.  It's a metaphor.




Silence.


Lately, I am trying to better savor the silence.

It's so good to hear nothing.  To just think.  It's a wonderful thing.



Bye!

lovely little Agibail

(all photos taken by me, Mallory.)

this lady

Oh I love her!

(she is my little sister)

:)

shine on

Shine on. ^

Here is a beautiful poem I would like to share:

My life is but a weaving

Between the Lord and me;

I may not choose the colors–

He knows what they should be.

For He can view the pattern

Upon the upper side

While I can see it only

On this, the under side.

Sometimes He weaves in sorrow,

Which seems so strange to me;

But I will trust His judgment

And work on faithfully.

‘Tis He who fills the shuttle,

And He knows what is best;

So I shall weave in earnest,

And leave to Him the rest.

Not ’til the loom is silent

And the shuttles cease to fly

Shall God unroll the canvas

And explain the reason why.

The dark threads are as needed

In the Weaver’s skillful hand

As the threads of gold and silver

In the pattern He has planned.

~ Benjamin Malachi Franklin

Sometimes, we have experiences in life that are really challenging.  We are all challenged in different ways.  A dear friend quoted to me once: "If we were to all put our trials in a bowl (but our own) and had to pick one randomly, we would love to rather have ours back."

Along the way of my experiences in the past four months, I have met some of the most incredible and loving friends.

It sufficeth me to say: "All is well."

*photo by me

tasty food

The falafel hut is now open again!!!!!

YA for delicious food!!!

Couldn't be any yummier!

I'm going on a Mission!

that's me! ^

My hair is growing out!

Hehe!

I like the length that it's at right now.

Only a few days to go until I report to the MTC!

(missionary training center)

: )

whoa there

Remember, one year ago...I graduated?

Crazy!

Time has flown by.

my papa and I

I know that I am not perfect, but I am trying to improve myself.

One thing that I will commit to doing better is waking up and being more greatful for all I have.

I will be excited to start the day!

I will savor every moment that I have.

Because...people, 

the good in the world is so

beautiful.

so simple.

so precious.

those little moments, where it's almost as if you can drink in the beauty of the moment,

and sip away at the cup of life's most cherished moments.

when a child goos and smiles, with his cheeks, his lips, and his eyes, gazing at his dear mother.

when the sun peeks out from behind cloudy skies.

when a child reaches for your hand.

when you feel the wind brushing hair into your face.

when you hear the chimes on your back porch twinkling as the wind rustles them.

when you feel as if Heavenly Father is warming your heart with peace and joy.

love love love

I love these cute little babes!

They are so precious.

Families can be together forever;

what a sweet truth!