Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Too Many Good Things...

I feel like I have SO many things I want to blog about that have made me happy, but feel it would be too overwhelming to dedicated a post to every good thing that has happened to me lately. I guess I will just have to compile a list and share a little of my happiness with you...

* Getting to spend so much time with my dear friend Shannon this weekend. I have loved being able to support her and buoy up her spirits.
* Seeing my family on Sunday, it has been a long time since I have seen them all (long time is relative, I know).
* My wonderful ward, I know I have said this a million times, but I just love the people in my ward
* The Colors concert on Saturday night, not only did I get to go with a cute boy, the whole concert was really fun! I never thought I was a Color's fan, but Saturday may have changed my opinion on that.
* Sky the electric guitarist at the concert. This made me happy in part of his extreme emo style while rocking with a mormon band. Good times!
* Having Shannon meet my family. My family is such a big part of my life that I feel like my friends meeting them is a validation of our friendship.
* Pedicures with Kristen and Shannon. These two girls are great! I couldn't ask for better friends. We never realized how awkward it is to have someone talking about you in a different language right in front of you.
* Getting an education. Tonight my class was one of those classes that actually holds your attention and you enjoy what you are learning. It made me so grateful to be getting an education, as well as being almost done.
* Reading children's books with Shannon at Barnes and Noble to waste time. Literally reading the books out loud, story time in full swing!
* My sisters! I am so lucky to have such a good friendship with my sisters and I love the way we just get each other, "You came together nicely."
* A cute boy entering the picture as of late, who can't be happy about that?
* The Gospel and my health/youth. Sunday I went to a sacrament at a local assisted living centers and it made me realize the truthfulness of the Gospel and the opportunity of being young and healthy. I have so much I want to do and accomplish in my life and I am grateful for that opportunity to have some perspective on life.
* Gratitude. I have felt so much gratitude towards so many people in my life lately and have received gratitude from others. I love being able to serve other's.
* My trials, I have been through some rough times in the past and I have learned many things from them. One is sympathy, it is a good perspective to have been through hard times when needing to help others. Two is growing and changing. I can look back and see all the ways I have changed and grown through those hard times into who I am today. Third, the ability to realize how good my life is and see the good times when they come.

Good times are abundant in my life right now and I am so happy! I just wish I could share my happiness with everyone!

5 comments:

Amy said...

Wow! You are a happy person! That is great. Once again I am glad things are going so well for you!

And what is with the flowers on your toes? ;)

brooke said...

I'm right there with you! LIFE IS GOOD, NAY IT IS GREAT!!!!!!!

Shannon said...

My, how cute those flowers are on your toes! ;-)

We think alike Jill... I'm glad there are so many great blessings in your life right now. Thanks for ALL you have done for me/with me these last few days and for being the best-est friend a girl could ask for.

You deserve all the happiness that is coming your way. Tall, handsome size and all!

Kristen said...

Jill, I have to agree that you have such cute toes! :)

Thanks for being such a great friend. You make me happy!

hbentley said...

Wow, such indepth thoughts. I to am so grateful for our family and that we as sisters have one another. Everything we do is fun when we are with one another.