Movin' on Home

I've realized saying goodbye never is easy. As cliche as that sounds, I didn't think it would be hard to say goodbye to friends until it was actually time to leave. Since I don't report to the MTC until October 16th (mid-semester) I decided it would be best to move back home to LA. Honestly, if I could've stayed in Provo I would've, but it just made more sense to go home. Thankfully one of my best girl friends Sophia is out here in LA too, but it was still hard saying goodbye to my Provo babes: Ally 'hot stuff' Morgan, 'Camface' Camille Jensen, McKinzie Olson, the boys (you know who you are) and the list goes on.

Me and my ladies during our last few hours of bonding time in our apartment. #matching sweatshirts #towelblanket

But since I've been home, I have had a lot of time to prepare for this next chapter of my life. I have been devoted time every day to scripture study and other things pertaining the mission. One of the biggest things however, was preparing to enter the Lord's house, which I was fortunate enough to do on August 31, 2013 in the Los Angeles Temple!

Me and my parents right outside the LA Temple main doors!

I received (I say receive rather than take because it is a gift I was able to receive from my Heavenly Father) my endowment with my mom as my escort, and it was honestly one of the best experiences! Don't get me wrong...it was still pretty strange, but I know without a shadow of a doubt that the Church is true. There is just a great feeling of peace in the temple, something that I wasn't expecting I guess. I mean I think I was stressed a bit at some points during the session, but the second you walk into the Celestial room, peace and tranquility just overcome you. So yup now I'm sporting the g's and lovin it haha.

That has honestly been the biggest thing that's happened to me since I've been home. I have seen a few friends here and there from BYU and high school, but nothing too crazy has been going on. I am just taking this time to prepare to serve and learn on my mission, and I am so grateful for this time!

Definitely missin' my ladies though ;)