On my Christmas list...

“... What really matters is that he will love you,

that he will respect you,

 that he will honour you,

 that he will be absolutely true to you,

 that he will give you the freedom of expression 

and let you fly in the development of your own talents. 

He is not going to be perfect, but if he is kind and thoughtful, if he knows how to work and earn a living, if he is honest and full of faith, the chances are you will not go wrong, that you will be immensely happy.”

 Gordon B. Hinckley

Party Lady.

This evening, 
I went to Blackfoot to visit some family friends.

I commented on the drive that I really just think of them as my actual family these days.

I knew we were having a graduation dinner...

But I had no idea how fancy nancy it was going to be. 

I felt SO special.

I kept thinking, is this really all for me?!

A gorgeous cake, a beautiful handmade quilt, and tons of people all there to celebrate.

 You know, I'm going places.
And everyone I love is so happy for me.
Proud of me.

...And tonight, 

it just made me feel excited from head to toe.

Tired (Bright) Eyes.

I have spent a total of 8 hours (so far) in the library today.

2 more to come, folks.

You know the feeling when the computer screen goes all fuzzy

because you've looked at it so long?

Or when your eyes burn each time you blink?

Or at night, you don't even remember ever getting into your bed?

And wake up with a backwards nightgown?

Or wanting more than anything to watch

The Cinderella Story

(you know the one)

And here's my favourite,

actually having a desire to eat Mac 'N Cheese for supper?

As exhausting as it all is,

I'm grateful for it.

I'm grateful for where I am right now.

Who I am right now.

...And where I'm going.

 But in the meantime,

Wouldn't it be swell to sleep?

Just for a few...

Days?

Here's to a just a few more late nights!