2 0 0 9 pt. 1:

things i learned. about myself, life, & others / people.

{or things that were confirmed / re-confirmed to me.}

1. it was re-confirmed to me that i do not like being cold.

2. i learned that the snow is pretty to look at and play in. but not for 4 months straight.

2a. i learned that i am not what one would consider a "snow bunny"

3. i learned that i hate ice. especially black ice.

4. i learned that SAD {seasonal annual depression} does exist, as made manifest by the daily tears i shed for a month straight.

5a. i learned that vitamin d-3 & cod liver oil help saved me from being SAD for too long.

5b. i learned that i need to be surrounded be friends in the winter months.

6. it was re-confirmed to me that if i don't exercise at least 4 times a week, i start to get depressed. and go crazy.

7. i learned that i can do anything or be anything that i want to. as long as i put my mind to it.

8. i learned that my family is number one. and always will be.

9. i learned that i am a much better writer than i thought.

10. i learned that i am not as good with words as i thought. {i.e. explaining my thoughts on the spot. i like to utilize the writing process.}

11. i learned that what i hate most about hamburgers is the white bread bun, not the beef. although, i still am not a beefy girl.

12. it was re-confirmed to me that revelation is given in the moment it is needed. {i.e. my sudden switch of majors.}

13. it was re-confirmed to me that i am almost my mom's twin.

14. it was re-confirmed {weekly, if not more} to me that my mom is so smart. her advice is worth more than gold. strike that. it's priceless.

15. i learned that i love people. i love talking to people and meeting new people.

16. i learned that utah isn't so bad. it is absolutely gorgeous.

17. it was re-confirmed to me that i am responsible for myself. no one is going to do anything or

change anything or be anything for me.

18a. it was re-confirmed to me that my Savior loves me. So much.

18b. it was re-confirmed to me that my Heavenly Father loves me. So much.

i think that's enough...i learned so much.