Self-Confidence

A good friend of mine said to me today, "You are either ignorant of what everyone thinks of you, or you honestly don't care." I responded by saying, "I know what people think about me, and I honestly and truly don't care." He told me that was impressive. And that most blondes don't have as much control over their emotions as I do. I found this funny. I'm brunette! :) Okay, hahaha, I am blond naturally. I feel almost emotional writing this. It breaks my heart to think that people really care so much about what others think about them that they don't love themselves. Of course I have days where I don't feel so pretty, or feel stupid, or just down in the dumps. It's a part of life. But I know how special I am. I think it's one of my gifts. I'm not trying to sound conceited about myself. I read something interesting the other day. It said something along the lines of "I think I'm ugly: Quit begging for a compliment you're fine! I think I'm beautiful: Quit being so arrogant, and conceited!" Why is our world so negative? Why can't we be happy for each other. It doesn't seem quite right that we don't want people to feel good about themselves. Through it all, and no matter what any one else says to me I feel great about myself. Of course there are things I can improve on. Who can't improve? I feel great when I walk out the door whether I'm in sweat pants or a Homecoming dress. Of course there are bad days. Everyone has them. Overall though, I feel good about myself. I feel confident that I'm here for a purpose, and I have power to offer people. No one takes me down. And it's a rare compliment that can even build me up. I'm always grateful for the compliments, and try to always say thank you. But in the end, nothing anyone says to you will change the way you feel about yourself. Accept the compliments. Allow people to tell you that you are smart, beautiful, talented, amazing! Because you are. God doesn't make junk. He never has, and He never will (except maybe wasps . . . !) Be proud of yourself. Be a good person. Do good things. You deserve to love yourself.

<3
A Little Bird

Temples ARE Important

Come Unto Me

Sooo . . . :)

I don't know how many of you actually know that for my birthday we decided to redecorate my room . . . :) But as of the moment, the painting is pretty much done!!! We (my parents and I) spent all day yesterday painting it the most intense shade of electric green. Can I say I was sceptical as the paint going on the walls was way yellower than I thought it was going to be? Yes. Can I say I was so nervous when the first coat looked terribly streaky and again way yellower than I thought it was going to be? Yes. Can I say that I still am a little bit nervous? Hopefully!! I spent the night in my sister's room, that way I didn't asphyxiate . . . and when I woke up this morning I went in there and WOW!! I'm kinda liking it. It is so intense. The yellow factor has definitely been toned down, though it didn't dissipate completely . . . It's crazy bright!! I'm excited to be able to put all of my stuff back in there, because right now the play room area is completely covered in my stuff, and I can't find anything!! I'll post pictures after my birthday because my mama decided I couldn't have my comforter and curtains until then . . . so here's to waiting for 14 more days!!! :) want to count down with me? Just go to the side and you will quickly see a counting down thingymajig. if I get around to putting one there ;) See ya!!! :) By the way, I'll have pictures of the journey of putting up the paint . . . :) It's not a whole lot, but you will get to see a little bit of the process. I did NOT know painting was that difficult! :)