Bell's Canyon Solo Hike

 

Today I went on a hike up Bell's Canyon. Call me lame, but it was awesome to hike by myself. I needed the time alone, which I think I've been craving for a while now. Just me, myself, and Imagine Dragons to jam to on the long stretches. 

It was beautiful, beautiful weather. Just the spring day I've been wanting lately. Plus, it was only a 15 min drive from my house to the base of the hike. What? Yep. I had no idea where I was going, so I ended up getting lost multiple times, probably hiking about 6 miles total. Totally worth it though. Sometimes it feels good to get lost on purpose.

I think I look old in this picture. Whatevs

Selfie gone wrong

I loved the orange stuff on this tree.

You could see the whole city practically!

This was the destination of the hike, a natural waterfall in the canyon

This barely does it justice. it was mossy and lush up there, not super typical of Utah.

Obviously I was not prepared for the butt-sliding on the snow that occurred on the way down!

So appropriate

I loved the way the mountains reflected in the water.

ps. i love running again

I LIVE HERE. I RUN HERE. be jealous

Springing forward

Best Conference Weekend Ever.

Among other (more important) realizations, I've decided that I love french toast with strawberries & homemade whipped cream more than almost any other food.

I got rejected by three boys last week. Amazingly, I don't even care. My friend and I are having a contest to see who can get more boys to reject them in the month of April. I'm totally ahead of her, though. Since I've already mostly exhausted my real-life options, most of my rejections are taking place on ldssingles, so the embarrassment isn't too embarrassing. It's amazing that I think so highly of myself still. 

I'm sick of running lately. Maybe that's because it's 30 degrees outside. I'm feeling super lazy about it though. Who woulda thought?

Also, I have a new calling as 2nd couns in RS prez (that's the gangsta way to say it). It's a lot of work, I realized tonight that I have a lot to do. I started to feel stressed about it all. And started to feel like I didn't really want to work that hard when I come home from my workday. The RS pres shared this talk in our meeting and it has since changed my perspective on fulfilling our callings (even though it's about the Priesthood, RS is organized after the Priesthood, so it's applicable) and being diligent. I have a lot to repent of, and a lot of praying to do to change my heart so that I'll want to work harder at it. 

After our meeting we went out to visit less-active people. That is my favorite thing to do. Even if I feel dead-tired, visiting people super energizes me. I love that part. It's a lot of work, and can be slightly awkward, but I always love feeling like I can see divinity beaming through people's eyes when I sit on their couch and get to know them. People are amazing and I love getting to know their stories. Or even just their smiles. 

Life is goooooooood.

sisters & nieces

 I can't even begin to describe what my sisters mean to me. And I don't mean like, them collectively (although they are collectively even more awesome), but rather as individual people. I learn so much from Angela's positive attitude, sense of humor, free spirit, adventurous and fearless attitude. The list could go on. And then there's Catherine, and her undying faith, amazing discipline, thoughtfulness and kindness, forgiving heart, and infectious laugh. I love her smile. And then there is Emily. She is always sacrificing for other people, cares more deeply for others than anyone I know, is kind and forgiving, says it like it is, and always has good advice. And then there's Sarah. I don't know how she fits in so much to her life, but she does - and she makes her life full and beautiful. She takes control of her family's happiness, and she doesn't complain. She has that same adventurous and fearless spirit. I love hearing her testimony and spending time with her.

I love my sisters! And I could say simliar things about my nieces and nephews.

This Spring Break I got to go visit my sister Angie and her family. I love her two little kids Liesel and Hannah. Spending time with them is healing to my soul! These pictures sum up my visit pretty well, but you can also see my sister's awesome blog posts here.

ldssingles gem o' the day

In a message to me:

"I'm Devin and I noticed you saw my profile. Don't be shy lol. It would be nice to have someone to get with lately. Judging by your cute looks I doubt you have the same issue. ;) "

I'm done. With dating. And caring.

This is all I'm going to care about now.