Why Not?

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You know, sometimes I get questions about why I act the way I act. Why I smile whenever I can. And why I'm friends with people some think are a little odd. My answer:

Why Not?

Why not love everyone? Why not try to make everyday worth living and being as happy as possible? Why not live what you preach and believe? Why not try to see others the way Christ sees them?  Why do we have to do what everyone tells us to do? 

Along the same line....

I like this guy. No. Will not give a name. But I like him, right? I get really nervous when he's around. Like, reallly really nervous. And I never know what to say. My mind just goes blank. My friend gave me some great advice though. 

"Mikel, if you like him, tell him. He's not a mind reader. He might be just as nervous to talk to you as you are to talk to him."

Maybe I should just tell him. Maybe he likes me too. Maybe.

I mean, Why not, right?

haha. Who am i kidding. I could never tell him. I'm too shy. It was a good thought though.

Thankful Thursday

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 So since it's my 17th birthday today I wanted to list 17 things I'm thankful for...sooo:

1. Family and friends that keep me grounded and let me know whats truly important in life.
2. Lucky Charms
3. Meeting new people and instantly becoming best friends
4. A summer rainfall
5. Embarrassing moments so I always have good stories to tell
6. Attractive men. {One Direction, Justin Bieber, Ryan Reynolds, ect.}
7. The amazing game of soccer...? futbal...? Whatever ya wanna call it
8. The sound of crickets on warm summer nights
9. Christmas 
10. Those days when you just wake up and you're hair is perfectly perfect
11. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love the gospel so much and I don't know what I would do without it. It gives me truly great joy.
12. The first snowfall
13. Those days when you just wake up and think "Lets go ...." Love those random days out.
14. Dinner at Olive Garden or Cafe Rio
15. Sparkles. {because they make everything prettier}
16. When Disney Channel brings back the old shows.
17. Hand written letters. Call me old fashioned(;

Happy Thursday Ya'll!

A new year. A new beginning.

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It's that time of year again. Time to make those goals, and maybe this time keep them..?

I hope that you choose something that you truly want to improve upon. Something that would make you proud if you complete it. Don't worry if you think others will think that it might be a dumb goal or not realistic. If it's important to you, it's important to Him, and he will help you accomplish anything.

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As for me Thomas S. Monson has taught me that my goals should be...

1. Study Diligently
2. Pray earnestly
3. Serve willingly

Doing these three things will lead me to true happiness and joy.

I hope y'all will do the same(:

"Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you, if only you will believe, obey, and endure."

-Thomas S. Monson

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Courage

Courage

cour-age (noun)

- the quality of mind that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain. 

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I recently watched "We Bought A Zoo", which btw is the CUTEST movie of all times and highly recommend it, but other then how good it was, it also had an amazing message in it. Which was to find that courage within you and just do something insane. Do something that you've been scared or frightened of doing. Don't think about it and just do it.

Maybe, just maybe, something great will come out of it.

Snow Day

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Bri was trying to be a gent and open the car door for me, but the road was too slippery. haha oh dear.

Sledding is so much fun, especially with these three cute girls. Love them so much <3 p="p">

Hope y'all had a Merry Christmas!

hello.

Hi. Sooo I guess since I haven't posted anything in a while I should give a quick update on things.

School: its fine

Friends: we're cool

Church: it's true

Room: its messy

Me: ehhh

Boys: ..... could be better.

There, now that we're all caught up we can get down to the reeeeeally fun stuff(:

SMILE

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Are you ever walking down the hall at school, you turn the corner and bump into your crush.  He smiles at you, apologizes, and then walks away.  And the whole time you have this giant grin on your face, and you still have it when you walk into your next class.  Then everybody is all like, "Who is he?!"

Or do you ever have one of those hilarious conversation with one of your friends, and that whole rest of the day the conversation keeps rerunning through your head so you're smiling at yourself like an idiot?

or

Do you ever just say hello to someone and you keep smiling as you walk down the hall?

Yeah, me too(: 

Don't you love it? Don't you love how you can smile and be happy?

And even if it's not you, but you're just a witness of someone walking down the hallway's by themselves smiling. Don't you love to know that, for whatever reason, they're happy??? It makes me smile when others are smiling.  And i'm sure when they see you smiling, it makes their day that much better!

Be happy, smile, have fun.

And Remember: 

Happiness spreads. So spread it. 

You are somebody's reason to smile. (:  

 

HAPPY???

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Happy. Hap-py. {Hap ee}.

Adjective.

delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing
 

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Last year I started "My Happy Book."

It's where I write down everything that makes me happy.

The smell of freshly cut grass

A light breeze

The sunset

Getting a letter in the mail

Autumn leaves

Good, uplifting music

Baptisms for the dead

Hearing laughter

 Thunderstormssssssssssss <3

 Hot Cocoa

Clean room

The feeling of accomplishment

Soccer

An answer to my prayer

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Those are just a few I wrote down. But there are tons of things out there that make us happy.  I found that if we focus on the happy things in our life, instead of everything that's going wrong, we will find ourselves a lot happier and closer to our Heavenly Father.

So try it! Make yourself a "Happy Book."

Go back to it when you're not having a good day, and remind yourself of everything that makes you happy(: Because when you're happy...you're BEAUTIFUL!

"Weshew" FAITH!

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I <3 these girlies SOOO much!

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Some of the BEST boys you will ever meet. EVER. No, I am not just saying that.. (: it's true!

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We Shew Faith

Man, we are a good lookin' group!

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All us girls! ...Modeling! haha

EFY was probably the best experience ever.  I have made so many new and forever lasting friendships with each one of the members of "We Shew Faith."  I can't wait till the reunion!!!

Love you all!

S.U.M.M.E.R.

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SUMMER IS HERE!

Time for tanning, hanging out with friends, swim suits, cute guys, staying up all night, friendship bracelets, bright colors, laughter, blue skies, and FREEDOM!(:

One Direction Infection Indeed.

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So, I might have a slight obsession. Okay, Just kidding. Its wayyyyy past obsession!

But just look at 'em. Aren't they just the most adorable group of boys you have ever seen.  I got tickets for their concert coming up July 25, 2013. Yeah. Next year.  I have to what a WHOLE year to see them live! But at least I got good and cheap tickets right? haha yeah, they're pretty much the love of my life. (: