a tribute

This post is dedicated to my EXW advisor, Mandy. Mandy has been the most amazing advisor in the whole world. She always knew what to say to reduce my stress, she was always proactive, and she always was willing to talk me through all of my options. Now..I know what you're thinking...She's not dead. BUT..she is not longer an advisor in my department. I really think I might die without her. I seriously had an anxiety attack when I found out she had left (approximately 15 minutes ago). She is an awesome person! Well Mandy..Here is to you and your new job! I will miss you incredibly (and possibly go INSANE)!

I wish you the best!

-Morgan

one of those days..

ever felt like this??

i know i have..

today has just been.. "one of those days." i am exhausted. tired. sleepy.

remember when we were little and we had bedtimes?? when 8 pm was so early and we complained and whined for hours about going to sleep?

well..i take back the whining and complaining. mom-please MAKE me go to bed by 8! i can't do this anymore! i have been ready to go to sleep since 5 pm. how unfortunate and inconsiderate it is that college doesn't work with MY sleep schedule.

well..goodnight to one and all. i have some studying to be doing. hopefully i can either a) keep my eyes open or b) read through my eye lids.

Sincerely,

Morgs

i'm so cool.

me alone +

= my awesome friday night..

i.am.too.cool.for.school. either this or i need to find some friends..yikes.

-morgs

confessions.

-i absolutely hate Ke$ha's "take it off" song. every time it comes on, i change the station because it reminds me of clowns and a circus..

-someday, i want to be able to do sessions in as many temples as i can.

-i loathe chemistry. i cannot predict the future, so how can i predict outcomes of chemical equations? preposterous.

-i pretty much have written down all of the names i want for my kids. haha...

-i HATE when no one replaces the empty toilet paper roll. and then when it's out, you check under the cabinet and it's gone from there too.

-i am SO nosey. i love to blog stalk and facebook stalk..i am pretty good at it too. sometimes, i meet people that i don't even know.

-when i drive, i am on the look out for policeman the whole time. my foot is made out of lead. (the only times it is not made out of lead is when i have gotten a recent ticket or other people in the car)

-i have a pretty good memory for people's birthdays. if you tell me your birthday, i remember it 99% of the time. (i can't remember 100% because well..i'm not perfect! :) )

-in my free time, i loooovvveeee to look at photography blogs. i secretly wish i had a nice camera to take beautiful pictures.

-i am the POOREST loser. i hate losing. for some reason, i feel like everything is a competition, hence, i hate losing.

-i have a dream of knowing someone's birthday each day of the year. eventually, i will accomplish this.

-i love my birthday. i usually make a paper chain to count down.

enjoy the randomness. someday, when i look back on this post, we will see if anything changes!

-Morgs

hmmmm..

i think i am going through a mid-life crisis? is this possible?? woo hoo. 20 here i come.

-Morgs

i am.

i am 19 years 11 months & 2 days old. that's less than a month until i am out of my "teen years." yikes. i am old.

-Morgs

this was last year..hopefully i'll be one year older and wiser too?

What Matters Most

Conference. Many of us have different feelings, emotions, and expectations for this great event that takes place every six months. For some, it's a day we don't have to put our church clothes on and can snack all day long. For others, it's a day of edification. When I was little, I think Conference was always more of a "p.j. day" for me. Each year, it becomes more and more dear to my heart. This year, I cannot tell you how much these 2 days mean to me. It means guidance, goals, and most importantly, growth. It means figuring out what matters most.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught this exact message this morning. I cannot tell you how much his talk has meant to me today. My heart is full because I KNOW it is exactly what I needed to hear. He gives 4 key relationships that we must work on to live in a "more excellent way."

1. With our God

2. Our families

3. Our fellowmen

4. Ourselves

He explains that as we evaluate our lives, we will realize where we have drifted. We can then work on these things to purify our heart and refocus our lives.

This was my answer. This is what I need to work on. I need to spend time with my family, because that is true love. I need to learn to "get along with myself."

I love this talk. Need I say more? In closing, Elder Uchtdorf stated this:

"Reduce the rush and take a little extra time to get to know yourself better... Learn to see yourself as Heavenly Father sees you; as his precious daughter or son with divine potential."

If you missed this morning session of Saturday conference, I challenge you to get online and watch it. Don't wait. Spend a little less time on the worldly things and a little more time on what matters most. I know I am going to work hard on doing this.

Happy Conference day!

-Morgs