Nearer, my God, to Thee

1. 1. Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer to thee!
   E’en though it be a cross
   That raiseth me.
   Still all my song shall be
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer to thee!
2. 2. Though like the wanderer,
   The sun gone down,
   Darkness be over me,
   My rest a stone,
   Yet in my dreams I’d be
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer to thee!
3. 3. There let the way appear,
   Steps unto heav’n;
   All that thou sendest me,
   In mercy giv’n;
   Angels to beckon me
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer to thee!
4. 4. Then with my waking thoughts
   Bright with thy praise,
   Out of my stony griefs
   Bethel I’ll raise;
   So by my woes to be
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer to thee!
5. 5. Or if, on joyful wing
   Cleaving the sky,
   Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
   Upward I fly,
   Still all my song shall be
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer, my God, to thee,
   Nearer to thee!

I think it's brave that you get up in the morning even if your soul is weary and your bones ache for a rest. 

I think it's brave that you keep on living even if you don't know how to anymore. 

I think it's brave that  you push away the waves rolling in every day and you decide to fight yet again. 

I know there are days when you feel like giving up, but I think it's brave that you never do. 

-Lana Rafaela 

Venid a mí

1. 1. “Venid a mí”, mandó Jesús.
   Andemos en divina luz;
   sólo así, por Su poder,
   uno con Dios podemos ser.
2. 2. “Seguidme hoy”, nos llama ya;
   el gran Pastor consuelo da.
   La paz será el galardón
   de los de limpio corazón.
3. 3. “Llevad mi yugo, y sabed
   que soy humilde, y haced
   lo que os mando y veréis
   la gloria que recibiréis”.
4. 4. “Dejad venir los niños a mí.”
   Con gran amor mandó así,
   y en Sus brazos los tomó
   y bendiciones Él les dio.
5. 5. “Así cual niños os haréis,
   si en mi reino ̮entrar queréis
   para mi gloria heredar
   y vida ̮eterna ̮allí gozar”.
6. 6. Su gran ejemplo nos mostró;
   la senda Él nos indicó:
   “Venid a mí a descansar,
   en paz y gloria a morar”.

Ugly 
I'm very ugly 
So don't try to convince me that
I am a very beautiful person
Because at the end of the day
I hate myself in every single way
Ad I'm not going to lie to myself by saying
There is beauty inside of me that matters
So rest assured I will remind myself 
That I am a worthless, terrible person
And nothing you say will make me believe
I still deserve love
Because no matter what
I am not good enough to be loved
 And I am in no position to believe that
Beauty does exist within me
Because whenever I look in the mirror I always think
Am I as ugly as people say?
Pretty

(Now read bottom up)

Ecclesiastes 3:1

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Life advice:

Always be the best person you can be. Be kind even when you're tired. Be understanding even when you're angry. Do more than you're asked, and don't ask for anything in return. Don't silently expect anything either. Listen when someone talks, and really listen too, stop just thinking of how you'll reply. Tell people that you love them and that you appreciate them. Go out of your way to do tings for people. Be the greatest person you can possibly be and when you mess up, make up for it in the next moment or minute or day. One thing you should never do? Never spend your time trying to prove to anybody that you're great, your actions will speak for themselves and we only have limited time on this earth, don't waste it. If someone doesn't see your light, don't worry. Like moths, good people are attracted to flame and to light, and they will come. 

Do Not Settle.

DO NOT SETTLE for someone who isn't willing to fight for you.

DO NOT SETTLE for someone who has messed up in the past and doesn't care enough to make things right in the present. 

DO NOT SETTLE for someone who only tries when its convenient for them.

DO NOT SETTLE for someone who shows no progress when progression seriously needs to be shown. 

DO NOT SETTLE for lies and manipulation. 

DO NOT SETTLE for things you do not deserve such as disrespect, betrayal and abuse. 

DO NOT SETTLE for basic, baby, extraordinary is where its at. 

Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles. It takes  away today's peace.

FIND A GUY

who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to your heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch you sleep... wait for the boy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you are in track pants, who holds your hand in front of his friends, who thinks you're just as pretty without makeup on. One who is constantly reminding you of how much he care and how lucky he is to have YOU... The one who turns to his friends and says, "that's her"

Doctrine and Covenants 19:23 

Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.

30 HABITS FOR HAPPINESS

1.Be kind
2. Eat well
3. Exercise
4. Meditate
5. Be honest
6. Dream big
7. Be patient
8. Judge less
9. Smile often
10. Love yourself
11. Forgive easily
12. Show gratitude
13. Think positively
14. Drink lots of water
15. Believe in yourself
16. Keep an open mind
17. Put your needs first
18. Don't make excuses
19. Speak well of others
20. Listen to understand
21. Choose faith over fear
22. Make the most of now
23. Exercise self-discipline
24. Look on the bright side
25. Avoid social comparison
26. See failure as opportunity
27. Don't take opinions to heart
28. Select friends that life you up
29. Let go of what can't be changed
30. Have a healthy sleeping pattern

"Crying is a way your eyes speak when your mouth can't explain how broken your heart is."

Apple Dip Recipe

8oz Crème Cheese
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup White Sugar
1 tea spoon vanilla
1/2 or more bag score bits
--tart apples--

"Be so happy that when others look at you they become happy too."

"Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant or insecure, remember to whom you belong."

01/15/2019

Today.
"Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys."
I am currently sitting in my friends living room and the joy that I feel. We just got done making a funny joke and I laughed so hard that I needed to wipe tears from my eyes. At times I feel like I focus so much on all of the issues that I have but I am starting to realize that is why I continue to feel sad. I will break the habit. I will start talking about my joys. I am happy that my Baja Blast Freeze is still frozen after an hour and half of sitting out. I am happy that I have loving friends to sit through 21 with me. I am thankful that I have a clean room to go home to tonight. I am thankful for who I am today.