Learn to Discern

As we grow and become less sheltered to the things of the world,

we may be losing “innocence” but we are, in essence, gaining wisdom; hopefully we use this wisdom to discern.

~Kennedy Grace

Tender Moments

I have the best roommate ever. 

We grow and learn from each other everyday.

She is simply amazing.

Last night, we stayed up too late and had some deep talks. 

It was roommate bonding via appreciation for each other.

Laugh.

Love.

Cry.

Sing.

Dance.

Pray.

Encourage.

Learn.

Smile.

Grow.

Everyday.

Love you Victoria!

Dear Abbie...

Friends.
Best Friends.
Bestest Friends for Eternity.
If there was an extension to the last one then it would be on here.. O wait...
Abbie Reeves.

Memories:

-Yum yum when we had to drink liquid charcoal or die...
-Dressing up to go to Macaroni Grill as our Christmas gift to each other before we could drive.
-Homecoming and Proms
-Piecing the Necklace together at Sonic...awkward.
-When we would switch shoes to match and be "twins"
-Singing on park benches for our birthdays
-Both times we went to speed zone with our way good friends.
-O my gosh...Our New Years Eve spontaneity.
-Root beer and pasta mixed on the table..."We'll be three in three years"
-Hiding the Cheerios in the closet as a joke just to end up getting in trouble.
-Blind folding Abbie and making her breakfast to be eaten in the middle of the lake.
-Road trip and Taylor Swift concert with Brad and Brian.
-Making Pookies and wearing good will clothes.
-Pretending to be homeless and watching the slideshow video during the Christmas season
-Hillary Duff concert together- told the security guard I had a camera (even though the sign said "no camera")
-Playing the games in the rain storm!
-Drinking Sparkling Cider and walking down my street
-Ding dong ditching the a load of newspapers and then getting caught
-When you wished on a rock and threw it and I picked it up and it meant we were twins!
-Rice balls in NYC.
-Singing "7 Things" so many times on the road trip that Rachel almost kicked us out
-Drinking from the rainbow cup in Cali and eating PB and homemade jelly everyday
-Learning to Snowboard for our 16th birthday!
-Playing in the hotel in Park City with Olivia
-Hiding Rachel's scrunchy behind the bookcase at the sleepover.
-Crying so hard when we had to leave each other when we were little kids (And even when I went off to college)

-And sooooooooooooooooooooo many more!

Dear Abbie,
You have been my best friend since I was born. Literally. I am so blessed to have you as a part of my life and lucky to be able to call you best friend. You make me a better person and that is what true friends do. You are so beautiful, inside and out! I know I can tell you anything and you'll always be there for me. Thank you for being such a great example to me!
I love you soo much!!
Kennedy
(aka Starburst, Chinchilla, Matching Shoes, B.C. (haha) and all the other ones)

P.S. This should count as your letter, so now you should write me one and then I can finally put it in my senior scrapbook! Haha. Miss you so much! <3


Moral: Hold on to the good ones.

In Love with Love...

As I walk around campus and hear stories of marriage and people falling in love, I begin to wish for my own opportunity of true love. Even if it is just a glimpse, a mere second in eternity, I desire to have perfect love. But what does that entail?

This is my description of perfect love:

When everything seems wrong, all you have to do is look at them, and it is all right. When you are dating or “together” but they still plan out a time to go on real dates. When you actually want to cook for them and they want to take care of you. When you can sit there and say nothing, but it feels completely comfortable. Looking into their eyes isn’t awkward but rather intriguing. It is a captivating sensation between you two when you only speak with your eyes and the connection is so tangible. When you want to tell them everything and they want to hear it. When you don’t feel self-conscience about your flaws around them but yet you feel inadequate to be the person they are in love with. When you are completely stressed out, but they pull you away to take your mind off things. When you don’t have to say what you are feeling, they just get it. When they sincerely feel like the luckiest person because they have your love, but you feel the same way. When they become more attractive everyday because you see their inner beauty shine more with each passing second. When you both work together to leave the other person better than you found them. When you start seeing the purpose of life become clearer as you are with them. When they make you laugh everyday, just in casual conversation. When they are honest with not only you but with the world, and it makes you look up to them indefinitely. Whenever you are together, people can see your happiness radiating from you. When there is hardly ever a time you get upset with one another partly because your standards and spiritual cores are so closely aligned. Sometimes when you look at them, you just can’t help but smile. When they treat you like royalty and give you unmatched respect. When they bring you your favorite things (like roses) every once in a while, just because they feel like there doesn’t need to be an occasion to let you know you are special. When you want to help them reach their goals and give them everything they want. When leaving them may be sad, but they still give you a chance to miss them, which makes being together all the more worthwhile.  When you can be yourself and do those fun, crazy things that sometimes would be weird to even tell people. When just going to the grocery store together is an exciting adventure. When they compliment your appearance, even when you feel like there could be nothing nice to say. When you are sad and they just give you a sweet kiss on the head and hold your hands, look in your eyes, and tell you it will be okay. When they make you do something you know you want to do, but you just can’t find the courage to do it. When you say you want no one to find you but they come looking. When they are patient even when you are in a bad mood. When you want to be patient with their shortcomings. When they remember the little things you mentioned that you thought nobody heard. When you can’t describe how much you love them because your love is indescribable. Lastly, when we acknowledge the fact that we are not perfect but our love is. 

Kennedy's Lemony Remedy

So this week has been very interesting considering some events that have taken place. On top of that, I have been thinking a lot about what kind of person I want to be. I wanted to find the perfect balance of being a good friend, not being judgmental, and upholding my standards. I received this quote from my secret sister (Valentines thing for Relief Society) and it was exactly what I needed. This testified to me that the Lord knows us and knows what we need and when we need it. I know that He lives and loves us all. 

Here is the quote:

"There is only one thing that absolutely everyone likes- water, because it has no taste.

BE LEMONADE.

Most of us are afraid to be too intensely who we are. We're like lemonade with too much water and too few lemons. We dilute our flavor so we won't offend anyone. And, in the process, we give away our power, the essence of who we are that makes us unique and unforgettable. The world belongs not to the one who fits in but the one who stands out. Embrace yourself. Walk into every room demonstrating your brilliant, gorgeous, unforgettable self. The world is longing for you to step forward in all your lemony goodness, not in a watered down version. And not all, but enough, people will welcome you with open arms. On the days you're feeling a little less than bold, less than brilliant, less than fabulous, add a lemon."

~Gail Blanke

Moral: Don't be afraid to be yourself. When in doubt, add a lemon.

The Vow

<3 I am personally too excited to see this tonight!! <3

It's been my obsession for the past few months, let's find out if it meets expectation!

"I vow that we will always find a way back to each other."

My Personal Life Museum

There are so many beautiful pieces of art in this world.

Beyond imagination, really.

But everyone perceives these pieces differently.

Our tastes differ because “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”.

That is what makes artwork so unique.

I appreciate many beautiful masterpieces.

But just because I can identify the magnificence, doesn’t mean I want to buy it.

Although sometimes tempting, the exquisiteness isn’t defined on pure attractiveness.

It is a combination of desirability AND how well it can mold to me.

I would only buy a painting it if it fits in my home. (They do say home is where the heart is.) It has to be the right size for my walls, match the furniture and be something I am willing to look at forever. The painting itself must portray ideals that match up with my own principles in life. If I am going to spend my money and put “all my eggs in one basket”, it’s has to be the best. Since artwork is so different, when I say “the best”, I mean the best for me. This painting must be inspiring, something that keeps me moving forward and reminding me to pursue my dreams. The painting must speak to my soul and be one with me; it will bring peace and leave me better than it found me. The process won’t be easy when deciding because the beauty is endless. There will be one though, and it will be all worth it.

 Moral: Appreciate beauty, choose wisely.