"Hi, Yes, Pity Party For One Please"

Okay. Lets talk. You and me.

No ones life is perfect. I get that. Yes everyone has their ups and downs....their good days and their bad days, but the past few days I have been focusing ALL of my attention on the bad things. I could write up an entire 17 page (only slightly exaggerating) list of struggles/burdens/trials I have going on right now.

• Roommate struggles (again)

• Not being able to sleep (4:30 in the morning isn't my ideal bed time)

• Having more homework during the first 2 days of school then I have had in my entire life (like, seriously)

• Trying to overcome some of my OCD issues (HA)

• Im having to learn to be more patient (I felt like I already had the patience of Job....turns out I don't)

• Finding a job that works with my school schedule

Seriously, I could go on! 

The other day was so bad, that I went and cried in my bathroom and had my own little pity party. It didn't last long, but it was much needed.

Later that night, I decided that this would be the worst semester ever if I continued to have that same attitude day after day, about every little thing that went wrong.

I have SO many things to be grateful for!

• Good health!

• Music!

• I may have a LOT of homework, but I absolutely LOVE my teachers and the friends I have already made in my classes!

• McDonalds $1 large soft drinks that make completing all of my homework possible!

• Being able to attend such an amazing school!

• Attending firesides/reading old conference talks that you feel were meant for you! 

• Having such an incredible family that is willing to do whatever they can to help me!

• Noise canceling headphones! (seriously though)

• Having great friends who are always there with a listening ear!

• Being able to step outside my door and walk on the sacred grounds of Temple Square!

• The power of prayer!! And the comfort and peace that it gives me!

There truly is so much to be grateful for!! Take some time out of your day, and think about what you are grateful for.

Life becomes easier when we stop focusing on the bad, and instead, focus all of our energy on the good.

xo,

Mo