24 things for the start of 24

24.

Twenty-four.

That doesn't sound right.

But it is. 

I am 24 years old today. And like on every birthday I do in fact feel older. It's weird.

I've been showered with many greetings of "happy birthday" through cyberspace, text, and phone calls and I've felt very loved. Thank you to each of you who took the time to make me feel a little extra loved today. 

Here are some highlights of the past day and a half:

23 was a pretty big year for me, and in all honesty, it's going to be hard to top. But I know good things are in store for year 24 (still sounds weird...)

I saw this on another blog once and thought I try it out for my birthday this year: 

24 Things for the Start of 24

Three books that helped shape me:
Harry Potter Series (but really...)
These Is My Words
Book of Mormon

Seven Things I have Learned:
  Second, third, and sometimes fourth chances aren't always a bad thing.
Be more kind than you feel at any given moment.
Dancing it out helps clear your head.
You can't change people. And that's okay.
Crying doesn't mean you're weak. 
Don't over plan your life. Leave room for the unexpected. (I'm still learning this)
Gratitude is an instant quick fix to a bad mood.

Two things I wish I could relive:
 The entire summer - including going to China last May
Christmas Eve and Day
 

Three things I wish I could do, but might never happen:
Write my own music and record a CD
Go to Europe for a summer. Or any time at all.
Get a Masters Degree.

Two things that, guaranteed, make my day better:

  Receiving a letter or note from a friend
Mumford & Sons

Three things that inspire me:

My friends. Good ideas and good advice
My grandparents

Music (how's that for specific?)

Three things that mean everything to me:

Family 

The Temple

Spending quality time with the people I care about most

 

One thing I want to change before 25: 
I want to be better at telling and showing others that I love them without being afraid of the consequences.


I have so much to catch up on this blog and in my own journals. It has been an eventful two months. Where did the time go? Lots to think about and to look forward to! 

The Stars are Brightly Shining

Love Is Christmas

I don’t care if the house is packed,
Or the strings of light are broken.
I don’t care if the gifts are wrapped,
Or there’s nothing here to open.

Love is not a toy, and no paper will conceal it.
Love is simply joy that I’m home.

I don’t care if the carpet's stained; we've got food upon our table.
I don’t care if it’s gonna rain, our little room is warm and stable.

Love is who we are, and no season can contain it.
Love would never fall for that.

Let love lead us, love is Christmas.

Why so scared that you’ll mess it up? When perfection keeps you haunted.
All we need is your best my love, that’s all anyone ever wanted.

Love is how we do, let no judgment overrule it.
Love I look to you, and I sing.

Let love lead us, love is Christmas.
Let love lead us, love is Christmas.