One of those days

Have you ever had one of those days, where everything seems to fall into place?

I love those. Especially on days like today. Good mood day. Chemistry is AMAZING. I actually am understanding it this semester, and it is incredible. I discovered that since I now understand it, I am enjoying learning about it.
Weirdest thing. 
Everyone told me I'd hate chemistry. Turns out they were wrong. Story of my life. Everyone told me I would hate ISU, they were wrong on that one too.
Life lesson #1- don't listen to other peoples advice on such things. Don't hate something or not do something, just because someone else says they didn't like it. Learn from experience. Take a chance on something. If you feel it is right for you, then go for it. Don't let anyone else tell you that you shouldn't do it. No one knows what is best for you, other than you and Heavenly Father. Listen to those instincts.
Life lesson #2- everything will be exactly what you make of it. If you want to have the best time, you will. If you want to succeed, you will. Positive thinking can get you far in this life. On the same aspect, if you think you will fail, you will. Have faith, and you can do anything.
Sure there will be bumps in the road, but if you are prepared for them when they happen, they will be all the easier to deal with. Prayer and scripture reading have helped me more than I can ever even explain, especially lately. Each time I have a great day, I think about the things that could've caused it. It always comes back to those. Each time that I just have a completely crummy day, I think about what I did wrong, and it is always that I have forgotten these essential things.

I love this gospel of Jesus Christ.
It means everything to me, and I have no idea what I would do without it. On days where I am just struggling and can't seem to do anything right, I still manage to feel the spirit. I cannot imagine what it would be like to have those days even more frequently, with no spirit involved. I would not make it through.
Luckily, I don't ever have to find out what it is like. And you don't either.

Past the Point

Here is a snippet of this incredible song from Hilary Weeks' new album. I love it! It is called Past the Point.

It is super inspiring, and reminds me what I am capable of. Which, more often then not, I forget, and need reminded of.  Just when I think that I can't do something, and lose faith in myself, my Heavenly Father proves in small ways just how much He loves me, and how much potential I have. I was down on myself today while studying, and this song came on. It was just what I needed to hear to remind me. Chemistry is kicking my butt. But, each time before I study and do homework, I read my scriptures and say a prayer. That is the only reason I am making it. I have great things to accomplish in this life, and without Heavenly Father's help, there is no way I'll be able to do even half of them. He makes everything possible, because He knows I can do it.

Lyrics: 

Lock me up
That's what you'll have to do
If you're gonna stop me
From getting where I'm going to

I try to keep
The sun from coming up
Or the tide from rolling in
Now that I know what I'm capable of
Cuz every time I wanted to stop, I kept running
And every time I hit a wall, I climbed
I've broken the bands of my self-limitations
Gonna go until I've gone

Past the point
Beyond the mark
Further than I ever thought I could
Out of the dark
Into the light
Just like He always knew I would
And when Heaven tells me I can
I believe it

No storm
Not a wave of fear or doubt
No chains of disappointment
Could ever hold me back now
'Cause every time I want to stop, I'll keep running
Every time I hit a wall, I'll climb
I'm breaking the bands of my self-limitations
Gonna go until I've gone

Past the point
Beyond the mark
Further than I ever thought I could
Out of the dark
Into the light
Just like He always knew I would
And when Heaven tells me I can
I believe it

There it is
Right in front of me
Just a few more steps
Just a few more breaths
And I'll get

Past the point
Beyond the mark
Further than I ever thought I could
Out of the dark
Into the light
Just like He always knew I would

Regardless..

Regardless of how busy my life has been lately, I am so happy. Everything seems to be kinda sorta falling into place, and I couldn't be happier. College is really hard, and the homework and studying never seem to end, but I might possibly be enjoying it. There is something about this semester that is so much different than last semester. I have some ideas of why: 1) my attitude and 2) certain boys. Last semester once I got stressed out I let myself be a basket case, so I always was. This semester is completely different. I have stress, but it is good stress that is helping me get everything accomplished. My classes are kicking my butt, however, somehow I am pulling through and doing better than last semester. And, I'm having a great time. Some of my favorite things lately are:

1. To do lists! :)

2. Institute and church!

3. Returned missionaries! (well, some of them..)

4. My best friends

5. My amazing family

6. Staying busy.

7. Happy music

8. My pearl earrings

9. Quotes about life and success

10. Smiling

11.The Book of Mormon :)

12. Fridays! :)

13. Good morning texts!

14. Scarves!

15. My chemistry book, huh what?!

Also, I just love this song. Always have.