So, the past few days have been a little rough. I had to work yesterday (Sunday), so while I got to go to church, I still had to spend time calling people. I work at a call center. 90% of the time I talk to people who don't want to talk to me, and they make sure I know it (I've been cussed at many times, yelled at, made fun of... the list goes on and on and on). This week hasn't been too bad, but yesterday everyone was pretty mean. I mean, yes, they had a good reason to (with it being Father's Day and all) but they didn't have to be so rude.

I've also been working hard at losing weight so I can get ready for my mission. So far, I've lost about 20 lbs, which is great! It really is! But today, when I met with my nutritionist on campus, I found out that I bounced back a little bit. It was discouraging. I had worked so hard to lose that weight, and then it came back like nothing happened! But, I also found out that I've lost an inch around my waist!

But, because of everything that has been going on, from mission papers to work and everything in between, I learned today that I can't take life too seriously, because then I stress out and that doesn't help anything at all!

I learned that though some simple doodles. I started the taco one last night during work, and the others I did today. 

So don't be stressed!

Try not to worry too much! I know it's hard but try a little each day to find the good :)

Like, for instance, today I made my first omelette! I mean, it's super simple, but it had cheese and bell peppers and it was delicious, and I for one was very proud of myself! So try each day to find 3 good things that happened!

I'll start!

1. I made a very good omelette on my first try!
2. I got to work out and I worked so hard to make myself better! And even though I'll be sore, I will know that I'm sore because I worked hard and pushed myself.
3. I got to meet with my FHE family. I love them all very much. It's so much fun to plan activities and have fun and grow as a group!

See, that wasn't so hard! I bet if you can do the same thing, you will see your life change in miraculous ways! So remember, don't take life too seriously. Yes, there are serious times. But really, what I've learned in my first 11 months of being an adult is that we are all just really big kids masquerading as adults. So let your inner kid out and play! :) Be grateful! Stop and smell the roses! Because there will come a day when you can't.

I don't wanna be morbid or anything, but it's true. Take the time now to live right, be a good person, but also have some good, healthy fun :)

Have a great day everyone!

Love your favorite adventurer,

Bekah 

Hello!

Well, now that my blog is all set up and looking pretty, I should probably pop in and say hello!

My name is Rebekah, but you all can call me Bekah.

Right now I'm a Psychology major at Brigham Young University-Idaho.

And I love it here!

I want to go on and obtain my Master's degree in Counseling. I want to work with victims of abuse and sexual assault. 

Some other little (and not so little) facts about me

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Right now, I'm preparing to serve an 18 month full-time mission!

No, I'm not going to Germany (or German-speaking) even though I would LOVE to!

I have been a member my whole life! I was baptized when I was 8. I know the gospel is true with my whole heart and soul! Through my trials, I've grown my testimony. I now plan to go and serve the Lord for 18 months. Right now, I'm waiting for news about my papers. They've been delayed, so I keep praying everything will work out. I know it will though, because the Lord takes care of His missionaries. :) I'll be sure to post where I'm going once I get my call (so, who knows, I could still go to Germany!).

I play the Cello. I've been playing for 8 years.

Yep! That's me!! That was when I was in 8th grade.

I love the Cello. I think it's the most beautiful instrument in the world. It gives me the capacity to express myself and helps me see the beauty in the world. It's one of my favorite hobbies! For a while, I wanted to be a music teacher. While I still love music, and plan to teach my future children to have a love of music, I know that music education is not my calling. Music is still a huge part of my life, and always will be!

I crochet!

Now, I'm sure you are all thinking, "What? You crochet? But you're 18!! Only old people crochet!" Well, there's a little saying that I once saw that I feel applies to this situation.

"Yes, I crochet.

No, I'm not old!"

Sometimes I like to go on campus and crochet. People look at you funny because you don't usually see an 18 year-old crocheting, much less in public. I also like to crochet in church (it helps me focus) and everyone there has learned to accept it. I've made some great friends because of crochet!

There's something about the rhythm of a hook in one hand and yarn in another that brings peace to the soul... It's honestly one of my stress relievers. When it seems that I'm having a hard time, I just turn to the hook and yarn and everything works out in the end.

Well, I can't think of anything else! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me below! I'm going to try to post once a day to every other day, so please subscribe so you can receive updates! I promise I'll try to not bore you. :) I also want to use this as my mission blog after I leave, so I'll post my mission prep tips and other things too!

Have a great week everyone!

Your favorite adventurer,

Bekah