At least my entries are a monthly thing right? And considering it takes me at least a day to simply text somebody back i'm pretty proud that I remember the simple fact that I have a silly little blog to post random thoughts and feelings on. (Did I mention the fact that I have the memory of a gold fish?)
So what's happened in the last month or so? Quite a lot actually. Halloween feels like a lifetime ago and this year has gone by way too quickly!
School has been tough :/ Although I'm taking one less A-level than last year, it's still a lot more work to juggle. Stress never seems to stop. I might as well make it a welcome mat and tell it to make itself at home even though it seems to already have done so in my life.
I'm way behind on wider reading and making revision notes from my class notes but that's what the two weeks of christmas holiday are for right? Well that and stuffing my face full until I can't see my toes...and then spending the rest of the year complaining about how unfit I am followed by a crazy new year's resolution to work out more that will last about two weeks tops. But maybe I might actually find a regime I can stick to this time round? I sure do hope so so I can actually go through with my 'minus/plus freshmen ten' theory.
Oh dear...I get off topic way too easily!!
Anyways...
WHAT I DID IN NOVEMBER (and December so far):
-Bonfire Night celebrations
-Attended my last official annual stake youth convention weekend (with a Disney themed dance!!) My convention > your convention
-went ice skating with my lovely young women
-attended an amazing Imagine Dragons concert... Check them out!! (awkward company but I was very nearly in the front row and I sang my heart out)
-had mock exams (basically mid-terms...I think)
-finally recieved my converted high school transcript (pretty proud of my 3.8 GPA...I hope BYU approve ,too!)
-saw Catching Fire (I will have to write a post just about The Hunger Games some day soon)
-celebrated Thanksgiving with my adorable group of friends (a very bittersweet evening)
-celebrated Thanksgiving with my family. (McKay even came down from Uni for the day)
-FINALLY finished my application to BYU and successfully sent it off (I got so stressed about the essays)
-Decorated the house for christmas
-Bought AND wrapped all of my christmas gifts, and my family's gifts
-trying to survive the flu season...and starting to be unsuccessful
-trying to be patient regarding waiting for BYU Provo and Idaho's decision
-painfully searching high and low and applying everywhere for a job (without success so babysitting it is for now...which does actually pay better only con is that it's not an easy job just to depend on)
-getting into the Christmas spirit!! :)
Life really can get busy but it's very important to remember the things you have been blessed with. I'm so grateful for having the gospel in my life and the example of those around me such as my wonderful parents and amazing seminary teacher (who sometimes only teaches me when the other two students aren't around but still does an incredible job). Don't forget to also remember the Saviour this season and how much our Heavenly Father loves us all. Merry Christmas.
Yours truly,
Reilly
