When Life Gives You Lemons

I recently (as in Thursday) opened my mission call. It was a moment that I'd been waiting for ever since I made my decision to serve a mission. But what I really want to talk about is all the moments leading up to opening my call, because I feel like its something that I need to share. First off, let me state this: I feel like everyone needs to serve a mission. NOW, before you freak out on me, and throw tomatoes at me or something horrible like that, let me explain. Every person has a mission in this life. You don't have to leave everything you have, and go preach the gospel in a different place to be a missionary. You don't have to have a fancy letter to be called to the work. We are ALL called. Whether you preach through word, deed, example, or even through your gifts and talents, you are being a missionary. One of my very dear friends has stated when people ask if she's planning on serving a mission, "I feel like my music is my mission." You go girl. (I...

Alright, I can already tell what you're thinking, "Another blog..seriously?" Yeah. Another blog. Seriously. You don't have to read it though. You're free to choose! Welcome to America folks.  So, as you can tell, I'm a bandwagon-er. I don't start trends, I follow them. So here I am: Blogging. Really, its a gift to you all. Basically I'm putting thoughts that I would write down in my journal, on the internet, available for all to see. Now you don't have to come into my room and search for it. You're welcome. :) Granted, that would be extremely creepy if you tried to do that, but you know, some people are creepy. Yet, we love them anyway. I've even had my creepy moments, but that will be a post for another time. And yes, there will be another time. It's exciting. You can jump a few times if you please. I did. That kind of leads into what I want to post about, but not really, so I'm just going to go for it: WHO CARES?! (Don't...