Do this.

In institute, my teacher had us all try something and it had a big impact on me. You should all try it.

Go to Moses 1:39.
Read the verse, replacing the last word with your name.
Sit and think about how you feel.

It's incredible to me how much the Lord loves me. I feel so blessed sometimes. I have so many reasons to feel that way all the time.

My life is CRAZY.

Well. My life has been insane lately. That's why I haven't written in a while.

I've worked soooo much. It's a good thing. I am so glad I have this job. Now I just need to figure out what I'm doing for work once school starts.

I've gotten to see my family tons. It's been really nice, especially with how much time I've gotten to hang out with my mom.

I've also been working on my yard tons. I've gotten nice and tan from that. And cleaning out our house. My mom and I took a huge carload of stuff to Savers today. It felt so nice getting rid of it all.

I am in an institute class now with Ashley and Maree. It's really good, it's about how to better study your scriptures. I've been working on that a lot lately. It's so nice.

I've also started running. I run with Ashley and Jon, when we can work it out. I'm not very good at it yet, but I like it and I'm getting better. It feels good to finally be doing it.

I got a calling in my homeward. I am going to help teach the sixteen-year-old Sunday school class while their teacher has a baby, just for the summer. I'm excited. I don't know if I've talked about it yet on this blog, but I also get to be a trek ma, come August. I'm very excited for that, it'll be a really good experience.

And dance. Of course. Dance takes up a lot of my time, but it's worth it. I can't wait for our big dance performance! It's going to be awesome! It will be a relief to have a break this summer though, I will admit.

Today I got a letter from Jeremy. I love that. He always says exactly what I need to hear. This letter was the best yet. I sure love that kid. And miss him. Summer and being him, plus going to the Institute building so much, makes me miss him a lot. I am so glad I still get to write to him. It's been about six months since he left. A fourth of the way done!

Well. That's my life. And it's crazy.

A few life lessons I've learned from dance

Creepers are everywhere. No, but really.

The harder you work, the more it pays off.

Goals take patience and work.

Doing something simply because you love it is the best motivation.

Do not drink a full water bottle of water right before dancing.

It's easier to keep going when you are surrounded by people you love.

One of the best feelings is pain that you know you earned.

If you don't try to get your leg up there, it's never gonna get up there.

Don't quit.

The most satisfying thing in the world is finally doing something you weren't able to do before.

You have to push yourself to grow.

Some days just aren't your day.

Practice.

When you have something in your eye, just cry.

Anyone can dance.

The best way to bond is working until you sweat and laughing until you can't breathe.

Some people never stop being your friend.

A simple dance with crossed feet and straight lines looks better than a complicated dance without.

Core really does affect the rest of your performance.

Sometimes you try and try and try without success and then, all of the sudden, it comes easy.

It's worth it.