I have never.

i have never been introduced as a mormon like it was a bad thing.

tonight however changed that...

and i was hurt, but now, i'm rising to the occasion.

i was introduced as, "this is Alyssa, she's cute, but be warned, she's a mormon."

i wish that i could say it was said in a joking manner,

but this is no fairytale, this is college.

so can i just take a moment to tell you how i feel about being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?

im proud. i have never been more proud of anything in my whole life.

im proud to say that i know that i am a daughter of a Heavenly King.

i am forever indebted to my Father in Heaven, and all that he blesses me with.

and because of this gospel, i know i can live with my family forever.

and what comfort that brings.

i know that one day i can become like him.

i know that because of Joseph Smith, i can have the opportunity to be labeled as "a mormon."

im thankful for Jesus Christ, and what he did for me.

and i am thankful to know that when times arise like these, i can turn to my Lord and Savior for help, strength, and courage.

so, thank you room mates, for labeling me as a mormon. i must say, that i have never had an excuse to hold my head so high as i did tonight.

thank you for challenging me,

and thank you for giving me something to rise up to.

thank you for strengthening my beliefs in the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, to which i'm a member, and may it be known to the whole world.

because i'm proud to be a part of this glorious gospel.

Blessed.

im blessed. there is nothing else to say....

...but i will anyways. because i want to tell you why.

im blessed, because i have Cailey Haynie, Stacie Norton, Ashley Anderson, Brooke Fairfield, Kate Ladd, BroOoke Thorley, and Megan Abel as best friends.

im blessed because i was reunited with 5 of the 7 of them last night.

they soothed my soul like a balm, a very few people can do that.

im blessed because i woke up to a letter from my best friend this morning, who is on the other side of the world.

it was 10 pages long. and its a big deal. i miss him terribly.

im blessed because i get to work with my family. whom i might add is the greatest family. ever.

and i get to spend the rest of eternity with them.

im blessed because i get to call Pleasant Grove City my home.

im blessed, because i know that i am a daughter of God.

Simply Splendid.

Sun tanning on the roof of your school library? Prime.

Getting put in a group with the two cutest boys in class? Legiiiit.

Not going back to your dorm for 10 hours? Awesome.

Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson coming to your school for a private concert? Yeeah Buddy.

All in all,

My cup o' Tea.

I miss my little sis.

*(:Kaylee (Marie) Allred:)*

This girl means the world to me.

i called her earlier today,

just to see how she is doing.

you need to understand,

she is the only girl at home.

im away for college, and mom is in England.

She cries every day,

and when i called her earlier,

we cried together.

She wouldn't have had i not started.

i miss her dearly.

and i'm looking forward to the weekend.

"it sucks being the only girl,

i feel bad for moms who only have boys." -Kaylee

Peace.

There is no place like home.

and when i go here, i feel at home.

It's been long, far too long.

it was nice to go home when i couldn't go home.

Fall is Settling in...

... and i love it!!

Fall is my very favorite season.

today when i was walking around campus, as i often do,

i realized that i wasn't worried about sweat tacos.

Then i realized the coolness in the air,

and i realized that the sun wasn't beating down on my back.

It made me want to shout for joy!

and i would have had the sidewalks not been packed with the student body.

Every year, my dad and i go on this amazing hike.

i can't tell you how amazing it is, its impossible,

so i guess that i'm just going to have to show you.

I found my own special place.

Go find yours.

I highly recommend it.

ITS HERE!!!

....The Second Season....

i nearly passed out when i got this on saturday.

you can even ask my brother.

What am i doing all weekend this weekend?

You got it.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

SEASON 2 BABY!!