my current loves.

So, I actually haven't updated lately for lack of knowing what to say or how to say it, although I've had a billion thoughts going through my head the last few days. Today I feel quietly contemplative and content. Some things that I am grateful for the past few days and that continue to pull me out of the emotional slums and into an appreciation for myself and the world around me:

(Oh I know you love these lists don't you!)
LOVES OF MY LIFE

1. Running. I didn't do it last semester, I'll be honest. But with the eminent and formidable Moab 1/2 marathon race I've already committed myself to financially, and the weight of emotions I have experienced so keenly, I've somehow managed to find great motivation. It has saved me. I realize some of you may say "Well, didn't you hate it like a month ago??" Yeah yeah yeah...sometimes I just need space. But it makes me appreciate it even more when I do do it.

2. Music, yes music. It keeps me focused for hours on end in the library as I study. It speaks to my soul (Billy Joel, I love you.) It's fun to dance to. It helps me feel the Spirit. It's beautiful. Isn't it cool that our voices can make such a beautiful sound together?? (I'm in a chorus class this semester)

3. The Sabbath Day. Leaves me feeling invigorated and fulfilled. Love it. I am especially grateful for callings that allow us to have perspective, focus in our prayers, and develop talents and love for others.

4. Matchmaking. In case you guys don't know (you probably don't, because you are my siblings...let's be honest no one else reads this), I love love love setting people up. I figure, hey, if I know this guy, and he's not interested in me (or I in him), there's got to be some reason I know him right? Set him up! Plus, I (most of the time) like to go on blind dates (although I prefer real ones) so yeah. Maybe it's because I so far have failed at finding my own match. Or maybe it's because I just love Fiddler on the Roof that much. Today I set two of my friends up with two others friends. I can't wait to see the results. Heh, heh.

5. Listening to conference talks while cooking, my new fav hobbie. Try it and you'll understand.

So yeah. Life definitely has its ups and downs, and strangely/pathetically ironic parts to it. For example, I don't know if any of you remember the boy I liked from my mission. His name was David. If you can scroll back to the Halloween entry, you'll see a pic of him and I with some other friends making pizza. Well, he turned out to be not interested, and hurt my pride temporarily in the process. Well I found out this past weekend, he is dating Jeff's ex-girlfriend. Oh what a painfully small world it is. Oh the irony!

I will write a book someday. Time for bed.

Love, Lindsey