Current Obsessions

These are a few of the things that recently I have either grown to love or re-realized that I have been missing and did not even know.  Here they are:
1. Disney movies.  Oh my goodness, you want to have a happier day with a smile on your face?  Watch a Disney movie and you will be whistling a different tune.  These movies bring joy whether you are a child, young adult, or 95 year old grandparent... This I swear to you.
2. Febreze, Clorox Wipes, and Tilex Shower Spray... These are basically all you need to keep your home clean which inspires happiness which awakens innovation.  They also contribute to less embarrassing moments if someone unexpectedly stops by and you have not deep cleaned in say, months?
3. Craisins.  There are apparently several flavors of Craisins now but they are basically like instant energy.  I bring them to class and these lil guys can turn an incredibly boring graduate school lecture into an interesting seminar that includes several epiphanies.
4. Cardio workouts.  I am going to quote Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde to more fully iterate why these are so phenomenal.  "Working out releases endorphins, endorphins make you happy and happy people just don't kill their husbands.  They just don't".  It is true.  Endorphins create a euphoria that truly cannot come in any other form and cardio workouts are a wonderful way to watch the newest friends episode uploaded to your iPod or listen to your favorite tunes.  Multi-tasking at its best!
5. Victoria's Secret Sweats... Holy heaven in the form of adorable colors with a plethora of fits to work with your body type.  I prefer the Vintage Slim fit but these sweats make working out, sleeping, lounging, and going to class a breeze because you automatically look and feel cute.  Enough said.
I hope that you can find your little joys in life and perhaps share in some of mine.  Good luck and don't forget to smile today.

One Month Later

Well it has been a month since I have moved to Kansas and I must say, I never expected everything to fall into place so perfectly.  I love school and I am learning an incredible amount of important information.  I got a wonderful job with the best schedule (and I got a raise and promotion after working less than a month).  I have been blessed with roommates that are very nice and chill... we all get along better 4 random girls could be expected to.  I have the BEST ward with a loving branch presidency and I love my calling.  A recent addition is the crush I have developed on a guy in the ward (figures he would be from Idaho, I CANT ESCAPE THAT PLACE!) and he is amazing thus far.
Time will tell.
Although things are troublesome with my mother, I love her and know that her Father in Heaven does as well.  She is a blessing to us all and I am grateful for my family and friends that show unconditional love and support.  God bless them and God bless this beautiful country!