We finally made it!

We got married, all that stress and tears are over and we are now onto our honeymoon in NYC so don't bother us ;). I'll update on the fun we had there when we get back. We are so grateful for all the friends and family that made it! It was a blast, the decorations were beautiful, and tell you what once the DJ finally showed up we had a blast shaking it!

My guilty pleasure and my aching shoulder

I don't start work until 2pm so I pretty much all day to get stuff done for the wedding like bridesmaid skirts and return stuff that I have bought that we don't need. But I always find myself vegging, and watching one of the many versions of CSI, or Law and Order. But yesterday I was flipping through channels and I found it, I found the show Kelc and B used to make fun of me for watching, and I don't know why I like it, it's not the classiest of shows, and I don't come away with some new found knowledge it's just a stupid reality T.V. show, Keeping up with the Kardashians. My guilty pleasure, I just felt I needed to expose myself.

Onto story number two, at my job I do a ton of moving around and lifting and I am always all over the place just like the kids I work with. I love it! Anyway, yesterday I did something bad, I mean real bad, somehow I messed up my shoulder, I can't lift my arm above shoulder level, there is this unbelievable pain that happens when I try to change my shirt or put my hair up. And the worst part is I don't even know what I did wrong, but it hurts so bad!

Why

Why do people not RSVP? I truly don't get it, I don't know how much food to plan for, I don't know if I should just not get enough food for the luncheon, and say you didn't RSVP no food for you. (I would feel like the soup nazi, but right I guess it's better than bridezilla.

One Year!!

So I thought I would take a break from wedding stuff and realize I have been home from the mission for ONE YEAR today!! There are so many things I can reflect on, either the things I learned on the mission, what I have learned since I have been back, the blessings on the mission, or even the blessings of serving my mission. Let's start with

10 things I learned while on the mission.
1. The church is so true
2. The Book of Mormon really is the best book I have ever read
3. Things are going to work out
4. If you wait around for the blessings they are never going to come, but if you get your butt out the door and do something the Lord is gonna pour on the blessings
5. Riding a bike in a skirt with wind is like riding a bike with a parachute behind you
6. You are with someone to learn from them, not just for you to teach them
7. Obedience really is the price
8. In all things you have to work hard and play hard
9. The tears, blood, sweet and pain was worth it, and it always will be
10. To love those around you can be the easiest for some and the hardest for others and those others end up being your best friends

9 Things I have learned since I have been back
1. The Book of Mormon is still true
2. Being a missionary without a tag isn't that hard, but I just wish I could see people get further than just the contact
3. Riding a bike is way easier without a skirt
4. Best friends really are always there for you
5. Try everything, don't fear anything, and you really are going to get through it (that could have been three bullet points but why not when I have learned so much)
6. If you want to change you can
7. Sometimes the things we think we live for, we can survive without
8. Tears are still healed by hugs
9. Love really does come when your least expecting it ;)

8 Blessings while on the mission
1. Amazing friends
2. Watching the gospel touch peoples lives
3. I always had food in the fridge and a roof over my head
4. Watching the gospel change my life
5. My testimony has never been stronger, I feel like I am always striving to strengthen it to be as strong as it was or even greater
6. The Lord does fill your mouth with the words you need
7. The Lord fills your heart with the love you need
8. I grew to be who I am now

7 Blessings that affect me now from serving a mission
1. A greater desire to study the scriptures than ever
2. A Better understanding of prayer
3. An even greater understanding of MY purpose in life
4. I have met some amazing people that are such great examples of faith
5. I know who I am and I know God's plan ;)
6. I can ride a bike for long distances
7. My Fiance is absolutely amazing

Work it

Things are really working out, I have finished school. I am looking into hair school or esthetician school. I get married in less than 18 days! We passed our temple recommend test ;) I was real worried about that one. I am accomplishing the overwhelming task of making bridesmaid skirts, that are going to be oh so cute. But alas I still have a to do list let's see what I need to do:
_Order flowers
_Finish bridesmaid skirts
_FIND groomsmen ties (Derek was supposed to be on top of this one but he felt the need to delegate it to me, go figure)
_Figure out what we are serving at the luncheon
And I think that is it. But if there is more, I will most likely add it.

Finally

Guess what?! My annoucements are finally done and sent out today!! I am so excited!! I feel quite the weight off my back!