Excitement

Hello wonderful readers!

I'm not the most regular blogger, but it is because I feel that in order to blog, something big or noteworthy should be happening. I don't want to just be a boring few paragraphs about the ins and outs of school, job-hunting, and so forth, so I wait.

And I've got the blogging spark again, so here I am.

It's interesting because I'm anxiously awaiting my mission call, and I've heard that there is a big chance it's coming this week. So naturally I'm freaking out and happy and excited and nervous all wrapped up in a big ball of emotions.

Preparing for this next step in my life has actually influenced me in a lot of ways that took a little while to notice fully.

I'm generally a happier person now. Things don't bother me as much now, and if I do get upset or offended, I'm fine and normal almost instantly. I find myself finding more enjoyment in activities such as listening to a hymn playlist at anytime in the day, or searching for LDS mission videos that range from opening a call to the MTC or returning home. I am finding it more difficult to focus on tasks such as television or Facebook, and find myself wandering elsewhere, sitting outside to listen to the birds, and contemplating the future.

My desires and goals are shifting from worldly to spiritual, and I like the changes. I like being able to sit outside and hear life thrumming around me. I ike to see the happiness and excitement of missionaries. I like to feel the Spirit after listening to a medley of hymns.

And it is truly an amazing feeling. I honestly can't wait to take this next step in my future. I can't wait to serve the Lord for 18 amazing months.

Remember that we're all here for a reason and outlook is everything. There will be hard times, and there will be great times, and either way, we are given these things for a reason! Keep your head up. You're awesome and you make a difference, even if you don't realize it yet.

Until next time,

~Melanie