60 Days! Time Moves So Fast!

60 Days until Christmas!!

Yesterday I realized that it was exactly two months until Christmas! If you haven't figured this out by now, Christmas is my favorite time of year. (I know, that's a big shock to you.) But this year, for the first time ever, I wish that it would not come as fast. Not because I don't love Christmas, but because 19 days after Christmas I leave for Jerusalem. Don't get me wrong! I am SO excited to go to the BYU Jerusalem Center! And by SO excited what I really mean is OH MY GOSH I AM SO EXCITED THIS IS THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME I AM THE LUCKIEST GIRL ON THE PLANET. That's what I really mean. But there are a few little aspects of the trip that I am not as ecstatic about. Like the fact that I don't get to see my friends or family for almost four months. Most particularly, I don't get to see Chas. That is why I would like time to slow down just a smidge. Because if it is only 60 days until Christmas, it is only 79 days until I fly halfway around the world and away from the man I love...

The Christmas Canon

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Life is Beautiful!

   Ok, I just have to take a quick break from my countdown tonight. Hopefully this post doesn't end up sounding like a 13 year-old's diary... I was talking to my mom today and I realized how extremely blessed I have been recently. So please allow me a moment to just count my blessings. I currently go to Brigham Young University, where I have the opportunity to study the gospel along side of my degree. I am going to Jerusalem on January 8th to study the life of Jesus Christ on location. I am dating Chas McClure, who is the most amazing person I've ever known. And I have the fullness of the gospel in my life. I am so looking forward to my future and the blessings in store for me. I am so excited for the next few years, actually, for the rest of my life!

   Also, this past weekend I went to Arizona to meet Chas's family. They are so great! It was the best weekend of my life. We watched General Conference and ate SO much delicious food! I am so excited for our next visit! This picture of Chas is him threatening to tickle me if I don't stop taking pictures....