Prayer answered, decision made

So as you know, I have been very stressed out about what to do after graduation. Should I get a job? Should I go to grad school? Should I do both? Should I have a baby (That one was ruled out very fast.)? Should I be a professional blogger? The list goes on and on.

About a month ago I felt like I should go to grad school, but I started freaking myself out, worrying it wasn’t the right decision, and dreading coming back to school for two more years. But after much contemplation, lots of prayers, and talking to everyone I know about what they think, I am OFFICIALLY applying to grad school and will be searching for a part-time job, as well.

Here are the deets:

The program I am applying to is Mass Communications-MA here at BYU. I know people recommend going to a different school for your graduate program, but because T.J. will be here for 2 more years and it is extremely inexpensive, this fits our situation the best. The deadline is February 28, the program starts next fall. I need to take the GRE soon (which I thinking about taking it December 4th-is that too soon???). Last year 32 people applied, 15 people got in. But my GPA is just about on target, I have a strong background in Communications, and if I don’t get in, I don’t get in. But at least I know I did my best and tried!

PLEASE let me know what you think or if you have any advice about the application process, the program, or taking the GRE.

Also, thanks to everyone (especially my Dad and Mary Beth) who has encouraged and helped me make this decision! I am so excited about the future and I feel great about my answer!

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Halloween is coming

“Stirring and stirring and stirring our brew….
Woooo-oooooo, woooo-ooooo!
Stirring and stirring and stirring our brew….
Woooo-oooooo, woooo-ooooo!
Tip-toe, tip-toe, tip-toe…. BOO!”

Last night I put up my Halloween lights in the kitchen, made Halloween sugar cookies, and watched Halloweentown on the Disney Channel. The evening was complete when a storm came a’brewin’ full of lightning and thunder! I love this season!

(P.S. My mom is a music teacher for elementary school children… I miss her cute little Halloween songs!)

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Clark Gable

I’m in the mood to watch Gone with the Wind again. Who wants to suffer through that with me?

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Missing you

I miss Christmas. I know we shouldn’t wish away time (that’s what my mom tells me, at least), but I just can’t wait for this Christmas season.

First of all, I can’t wait to see my family and Blair. I haven’t seen them since May, so by Christmas it will be 7 months. That’s the longest I have ever gone without seeing everyone. I’m very very homesick, so it will be incredibly wonderful to go back home and be with my family.

Second of all, it will be my first Christmas married. I. Am. Ecstatic. Last Christmas, T.J. were nearly engaged and so it was really hard to be away from him. But I can’t wait to wake up with him on Christmas morning.

It will also be great to do all of the Christmas activities back home with T.J. For example, going to Christmas Eve Midnight Mass with the Dorans where my Dad plays the trumpet, caroling on Christmas Day (which I hate, but will be bearable with T.J.), and spending a day downtown Cincinnati with everyone.

I also CANNOT wait to meet my new baby niece, Amelia, who will be five months by then (nuts!). And Claire will be a blast to play with, considering she precious and the coolest little three year old I know.

I am excited to listen to Christmas music, wear cute festive outfits, go to Christmas parties, make lots of Christmas goodies, watch all my favorite Christmas movies, complain about how crowded our house will be with everyone home, drink my mom’s cider, and feel the amazing hope and peace that the Christmas season brings.

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Jealousy

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I wish this was me.

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Topanga

“All the day I think of you,
How do you do the things you do?
I love you girl with all my heart,
because you’re pretty and you’re smart.
Topanga!”

Don’t you miss Cory Matthews and the gang?

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Sidney Rigdon

I am studying for a Doctrine and Covenants test right now. I keep reading sections that were revelations for Sidney Rigdon.

I remember two years back in my Church History class I studied a lot about Sidney and my heart really went out to him for some reason. I loved hearing stories about him and how he was always right there with Joseph Smith.

Then one evening as I was reading a lesson for my class, I found out that he eventually was excommunicated. I actually cried. I really couldn’t believe it.

How could someone who was so spiritual at one time and so close to the Lord fall away? Sidney witnessed incredible things but still was able to leave the church.

What a witness it is to me that we must always be close to the Spirit and not let pride enter our lives. If Sidney could fall away, so could we. But, if we have great faith in the Lord and have a strong testimony based upon the doctrine and principles of the gospel, we will not falter. We must always turn to our Heavenly Father when we struggle or have doubts. He will lead us in the right direction and strengthen us spiritually.

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Confession

I have never watched more than the first ten minutes of any Pride or Prejudice movie. Without fail, I fall asleep or turn it off because I am so bored. I don’t really like that time period, not to mention, I very much dislike Kiera Knightly. Am I ignorant? Am I a loser? Do I not know what I missing? I’ve lived a happy life so far….

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Blair, Claire, and Lemons

Apparently it’s flashback day on my blog.

Once upon a time, my adorable niece, Claire, decided it would be a fun activity to shove lemons in Blair’s mouth. Claire was right. It was a fun activity, hilarious actually.

When Claire would turn around to grab another lemon, Blair would spit out the lemon and put in back in the pile when she wasn’t looking.

Claire thought she was swallowing the lemons whole.

And that is my story with the Blair, Claire, and the lemons.

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