A New Chapter of Life

Hey hey hey! So, I've been back in Texas for 2 weeks now and its seems like I've been here for at least a month, if not more! Its going by SO sllooooooowwwwww. Despite all the suckinesses of being home, it has been so much fun getting to be with my family. My mom and I roadtripped down to Austin this week to see Wicked and it was AMAZING. Two thumbs way, way up! :) And its been great to spend everyday with my sister and my nieces. There's always something funny that Syd or Malla do or say that keeps a smile on my face. I haven't been able to find a job yet, but its been a blessing actually because I've been able to still go to the temple once a week. I stayed there for about 4 hours this week...I never want to leave. Its the one place where I can feel complete peace and I definitely need that! I am starting to teach dance lessons again though, which is good. I have about 15 students so far, so its taking off :)

I think I may have figured out one of the reasons why Heavenly Father wanted me to move back despite all my protesting...everyone that I've talked to (and that's been a lot actually) that goes to the singles ward here has told me how it has just plummeted steadily down since about a year ago. I haven't quite figured out why yet, but not many ppl like it and there's not much of a ward family connection there anymore. I have a couple of friends that have been struggling with it especially and so its been good for us to stick through it together...but now that I'm here, they were saying that they want me to try to help them figure out things to do to bring the ward back together...maybe that's why I'm here. I dunno...but either way, I've got my work cut out for me!

But instead of going on about how much I miss Provo and wish I were still there, I've decided I need to be more positive about my situation. I haven't quite gotten to the point where I'm genuinely happy to be here yet, but it'll come...I just have to keep my faith and my hope that the Lord will help me to turn things around for myself. I found this song that I REALLY love...and sadly, its by Miley Cyrus hahaha....I never thought I'd ever admit that I liked one of her songs. haha. Oh well...at least its not Hillary Duff or anything. Then I know I'd be going insane :) Here's the lyrics...they're pretty good!

The Climb
I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"

Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking

But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking

I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa