20 of my favorite things

10 more days until I say goodbye to my teen years!
So here are 20 things that I absolutely love!

{1}iPod-If it were to die I think I would truly truly devastated 

{2}Running Shoes-they take me places and clear my thoughts

{3}Sneakers and Flats- I was never one to wear heals a lot-I feel too tall

{4}Hats- Snow Hats in particular-I love love them!

{5}Books-the best kinds are the one's I can't set down

{6}Movies-Yeah I tend to buy movies more than I should 

{7}American Eagle-All of my jeans are from there, most everything else I own is from there

{8}Sports- I love playing them and watching them
{9}Piano- who doesn't love the piano
{10}{NEW}Long board-reminds of snowboarding, I have so much to learn still
{11}Eyeliner-Alba introduced me to the cat eye; loved it ever since
{12} My graphic Design Class-I'm learning so much
{13} Bombshell Perfume by Victoria Secrets-I smell so good
{14} Sammy's Raspberry Cheesecake Shake-yes be jealous
{15} Rumbi and Cafe Rio-so yummy
{16} My big fluffy comforter on my bed-keeps me all nice and cozy
{17} Lipstain by L'Oreal
{18} My Audrey Hepburn necklace-from the lovely Alba
{19} My Breakfast at Tiffany's Poster-so glad my Mom stanched that one up
{20} Pink Pen-I really like doodling with it

Choose Faith

I've been thinking a lot about faith lately. 

Part of that could come from writing a paper on it for New Testament. 

Maybe its because I seems to be playing a bigger role in my life.

Its what keeps me going during the hard times.

As I have gotten older I have learned its something you do. 

You act on the feeling. 

It means you have complete trust in the Lord. 

You are confident he will answer your prayers. 

So here are some of my favorite things about faith:

Bishop Richard C. Edgley's Faith---the Choice is Yours

Ether 12:4   :

Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with

 surety  hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand

 of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an  anchor to the souls of 

men, which would make them sure and steadfast, 

always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.

Love Elder Holland's words of keeping the faith

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! 


And a favorite Hymn of mine:

Dear Boy part sedici

Dear LJ 101,
Thanks for being you!
-C Lo

Dear Spring Semester FHE Bros,
I miss you so much! Please! Plllease
come back!
Love,
Chloe

Dear S,
You are just awesome so
I'm writing to you again :)
Thanks for being my friend!
love,
C

Dear boys on campus,
Thanks for the double takes.
It makes a girl feel good!
-four inch heels

Dear Studying,
Uh can we be at the library
at the same time and place
to study again. Not that I would
get much studying done.
-girl writing a paper

Dear Green,
I feel like we haven't talked in
a while! Could we change that?
Thanks!
-normal clothes

Dear Boy,
I'm glad to know your out there,
somewhere. I'll keep waiting and
trying to be patient.
Love,
girl dreaming and waiting

Living with Roommates

I've been told nothing prepares you better for marriage than having roommates.

I hope its true to some extent. I thinking living with a man is different than

living with 5 other girls who are just as hormonal as you. 

Since my birthday is coming up I'm going to give 20 things I have learned

from living with Roommates.

{1} Relax- there is no reason to be uptight

{2}Everybody has their own problems 

{3} Be quick to forgive and to let go of petty things

{4}There is hair everywhere in a girls apartment-its like having a pet

{5}Be nice even if they hurt your feelings

{6}Probably not the best idea to room with your best friend

{7}Drop the high school attitude on life

{8} Be yourself-there is 5 other girls someone's bound to like

{9}Don't be the Mom

{10}Sharing is caring-always, always share. You 

don't know when you'll need something

{11} Be silly with each other its always good to laugh

{12} Don't bring up problems at midterms-bad idea right there

{13} Always ask

{14} Have thick skin-girls will say stupid things

{15} Always call your mother girls. She knows best!

{16} Help each other out

{17}Love-even its when hard just love your roommates

{18} Roommate prayer changes things

{19} Have friends you can hang out with if something bad
happens in the apartment

{20} Always be ready to be a friend

I'll introduce my roommates of this semester in 2 weeks when I finally get my new camera!
Yes my Blue Nikon Coolpix is being replaced my a newer sliver Nikon Coolpix.

They are super stellar! I'll give you a sneak peek!

Sam- She is the one to talk to when you need someone to listen.
Shae- The ball of energy. She always moving and being active.
Kayla- She's a native of Rexburg and is always willing to share
Giovanna- She hails from Mexico and speaks excellent English
Lindsey-Always new 3rd time was a charm ;). She's the life of the party!

Quoting myself

Today a thought came to me and I just have to share it with all my gal pals.

It made me feel better about boys in general

 and something I will always keep in mind from now on!

So yes I am quoting myself. 

"We meet boys that are jerks and idiots so our actual 

Prince Charming can knock our socks off our feet. 

Its all a matter of meeting that right guy who 

realizes you are not and never will be worth losing." 

I just love the thoughts that come into my head when I walk to class.

And I love sharing it because there will be someone who can relate

and will be grateful I shared it with them. 

Everything is Brilliant 2

Ahh today has been so amazing!

I just am so full of gratitude. 

Its days like this where I'm so grateful I held on. 

I didn't let things defeat me. 

So today the reasons why everything is brilliant for today!

I my teacher picked my final shapes composition to be out in the hallway for everyone to see. 

For some this is small but for me its huge! It proves I can create. I can do

something that people find are beautiful. 

I wore 4 inch heels. I am normally a sneaker girl and wearing heals is a big deal. 

I felt sophisticated, classy, and gorgeous. 

Every girl deserves a day where she feels like that. 

I have an amazing family. I love talking to my mom everyday. 

She is my best friend.  I've got Aubrie too! I'm so glad that we have
grown closer together as we get older. Don't know what I would
do without texts from her. 

I have wonderful friends that stand by me.

I turn 20 in 2 weeks.

Today has just proven that I have a Heavenly Father that is concerned for me. 

He provides for me. He loves me and wants nothing but the best for me.

He knows what is best for me. 

When things get hard or things aren't going your way, their will be time afterword 

that everything works out and you realize why you waited it out. 

There will always be good things to come :) 

Everything Is Brilliant

You know those days where you just feel so good inside.

Today is one of those days. 

I'm glad I am Chloe. 

I'm glad I am an artist.

I'm glad I am a free spirit.

I'm glad I am where I am supposed me. 

I'm glad I have a wonderful family. 

I'm glad I have amazing friends and a stellar roommate, Lindsey.

I'm glad that I know everything  will work out. Heavenly Father has a plan for me.

Its just a matter of me setting aside my pride to do what he wants me to do. 

The Weekend

Going home is my favorite. I love knowing that I am missed

I'm still excited to get back up to the hype of school...just not the homework.

So here is what I did this weekend. The country air served me well

Movie Marathon-we love movies at our house

Cleaned the Chicken Coop-Nothing like workin' hard and getting
dirty.

Cleaned up the Garden-I told my mom I would pull weeds instead of dealing with boys.

Normally I would pick the other option over pulling weeds.

Smashed a Pumpkin- I had a garden hoe in my hand. Launched 

baby pumpkins with the rake. 

Made Donuts- yes they were homemade, yes they were delicious, and no 

they are all gone.

Made my costume-its going to be  smokin' hot

Went to my brother's primary program-which was
hilarious little kids are just awesome

I got to hold the adorable baby Max-made my grandma proud,
she said I was going to be a good mom

Coming Home

I love coming home!

I love being with my family and doing crazy things.

I love that my dog just follows me around everywhere. 

I love how things never change with my family.

They love me no matter what.

So I thought I would share some old pictures with me and the siblings...and the dog

 {Okay this one is new like 2 weeks ago...finally got to go one of Carter's Game}

 

Dear Boys part quinze

Dear Boy,
You could just ask me
instead of of sending
someone to do it for you.
-disappointed girl

Dear S,
You are the only guy
that doesn't annoy me
right now! Thanks! :)
-C

Dear Another Guy in the Car,
Thanks for the whistle. It made
me feel good.
-girl walking home

Dear Boys,
I'm reunited with my dog
suckas!!! (haha)
-Chloe

Make sure to check out the always wonderful Miss Elise

Dear Girls part trois

Dear Freshman,
Marriage isn't everything. Slow
down crazy. Moving way to
fast!
-the annoyed

Dear girl,
Get over it! He called you a
name. This isn't High School.
Hopefully  you'll get past that
someday
-annoyed still

Dear Barbie,
Way to break his heart!
Jerk!
-girl in the background

Dear J,
I miss you! When can I see you?
I feel like renting a car to go and
see you in Provo.
Love,
C

Dear Girls on Campus,
Wear a camisole and a slip for
Heaven's sake! I'm tired of seeing
your underthings.
-disgusted

Little Beaut I found

Pandora thank you for introducing me to this a lovely, lovely voice:

Rosi Golan

Strange enough I had heard a song form her before. 

Just bought her Lead Balloon Album and I love every song!

Love her lyrics! Fun and whimsical!

Check her out!

You live, you learn, and you forgive

Life throws curve balls.

Somethings don't work out the way you want them to. 

People hurt your feelings with out realizing it.

You become a little bruised and scared. 

But those heal up and you get back on your feet. 

I've learned when things go wrong you forgive as soon as you can.

Be mad or sad for a while but don't dwell on it. 

Once you forgive you feel free.

Sometimes you mess up and hurt some else's feelings. 

You want them to forgive you right away. 

I believe if you are quick to forgive others, you don't need others 

to say sorry to you all the time. 

I've made more than enough mistakes in my life. 

I've hurt people I love. Injured friendships. 

Cried lots and lots of times. 

But because I was sorry things got better.

My relationships became stronger.

I learned not to do those stupid things again. 

Even though I try not to, I'll still do stupid things 

and I hope people will keep forgiving me. 

Enjoy!

We had an assignment in my Class to do a video.
My group decided on How Not To Be Socially Awkward.
Guess who got picked to be the Socially awkward girl?
Yeah. It could be saying something that I got chosen.
I did some embarrassing stuff around campus.
Had some mad fun. Put the movie together
and it turned out to be pretty hilarious.

So Enjoy this movie and share with you friends.
I'm pretty sure I am not this awkward in real life.

Yeah really sure I'm not that awkward. 

Dancing in the Rain

I really miss my camera!

Recording tonight's events would have been amazing.

It was pouring outside so Shae, Sam, and I decided to do something epic.

Run around, dance, and splash in that icy rain at 11 o'clock at night. 

I never have felt more alive.  Ok yes I have but not in a long time

It was a reminder I have so much to be happy about!

So yes you should be jealous of the mad fun I had to night.

And enjoy these songs about rain

A Bucket List

This is a start of my Bucket List that is and will be something of epic proportions-they are my dreams that are going to become plans
{1}Marathon-After my dad qualified for Boston, made me want to do one someday
{2} I want to learn Portuguese and French, maybe some German

{3}Get kissed in the rain
{4}I want to travel to Paris, Lisbon, Rome...Europe basically but can't forget I want to go to Taiwan and India too
      - live in a foreign country for a year
      - visit where all my ancestors are from
      - become a world traveler (I forgot Brazil up there)

{5}Do humanitarian work in a third world country
{6}Send a message in bottle

{7}Be in two countries at once
{8}Play in Central Park for a day
{9}Go Sky Diving
{10} Make a difference in someone's life
{11}Do a triathlon
{12}Fall in Love
{13}I want to be a Mother-just like my mama
{14}Jump the Mississippi
{15}Go to a temple on every continent
{16}See a Boston Red Sox Game
{17}Coast to Coast US road trip
{18}Try and get those British Guards(with the big furry hats) to talk, smile, laugh, some sort of reaction
{19}Send off a floating lantern
{20}Actually catch a fish
{21}Visit Christ's tomb
{22}Eat something that is strange, like snails or something weird like that
{23}Hot Air Balloon ride
{24}Learn how to fly a plane
{25} See the New(plus the pyramids) 7 Wonders of the world

Dear Boys part vierzehn

Dear 6,

I think I'm over you.

I think.

-wallflower girl

Dear Guy in Passenger Seat, 

I'm flattered you wanted me 

to take you home that night

 but I found that just creepy!

-Girl walking home

Dear Joey, 

Did I ever tell you 

how awesome you are?

-Chloe

Dear Fantastic Mr. Fox,

Never Change. 

Love, 

C-Lo

Dear Boys, 

Sometimes you just make it

way to appealing to become

a nun.

love, 

annoyed girl

Dear Girls part 2

Dear Girl, 

You need to slow down crazy.

Stop being over-analytic of all guys 

that show an interest in you. You 

have nothing to worry about. You

at least have guys that show interest

-the annoyed 

Dear L,

I'm glad we room together. You are 

just pure awesomeness. 

Love, 

C

Dear Bike Rider,

Worry about yourself.

My pants are long 

enough!

-cropped pants

Dear Caked, 

How bout drinking the make up 

instead. Might make your insides 

pretty.

-the minimalist 

Oh Audrey

I can't help but love this lady!

She is pure class!

She is everything that elegance is. 

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. 

I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything 

seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. 

I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!”

“I love people who make me laugh. 

I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh.

 It cures a multitude of ills. 

It's probably the most important thing in a person.”

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.”

“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.”

 “If I’m honest I have to tell you I still read fairy-tales and I like them best of all.” 

 “Your heart just breaks, that's all. But you can't judge or point fingers. 

You just have to be lucky enough to find someone who appreciates you.”

 “There is more to sex appeal than just measurements.

 I don't need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. 

I can convey just as much sex appeal, picking apples 

off a tree or standing in the rain.” 

“You can tell more about a person by what he says 

about others than you can by what others say about him.” 

“I don't want to be alone, I want to be left alone.”

 “The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, 

the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. 

The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, 

because that is the doorway to her heart,

 the place where love resides. True beauty in 

a woman is reflected in her soul. 

It's the caring that she lovingly gives, 

the passion that she shows & the beauty of a

 woman only grows with passing years.” 

I just adore her. i feel so good after I watch one of 

her movies or read her quotes I have in my room. 

Tuesday's {Thoughts}

I hope when I run past people they feel jealous. Ha. 

Cause who wouldn't be jealous of a runner?

Guys are like outhouses. 

They are either taken or full of crap! 

Playing the piano mends me. 

Sister Dalton is awesome! Loved her talk! Made me feel so good

inside. Plus she peeled a potato during her talk! 

Best friends just seem to know. 

Guess what? Mormons aka The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

believe in Christ. Which makes us Christian. I thought

our name was a dead giveaway!

So after Sunday I've realized I've got my mom's 

knack for cooking! :)

I've been writing to many depressing posts.  Time to shake things up!

I turn 20 years old in a month! Wow! 

Party ideas for a good bye of the teen years?

Let The Rain

Tonight I went for a walk.

Earphones ingrained into my ears.

I was listening to Let the Rain by Sara Bareilles

(don't know why I didn't know about it before, but Elise introduced it to me)

I walked to my favorite spot and no you can't know where that is. 

Its a secret ;)

I was trying to organize my thoughts and how I feel.

I realized some things. 

I'm in desperate need of a best friend in Rexburg. 

I need a hug. 

Sisters are my favorite.

Sara Bareilles sings what I am feeling. 

Boys are.....well lets not get into details.

I wish my mom was here in Rexburg.

I needed to cry yet again. I wish the waterworks would stop. 

At least I know why I needed to. 

I'm in a funk that I need to get out off. A run maybe? Shotgun shooting?

A chat with my BFF in Provo?

I'm stronger than I think. I think...

My Heavenly Father is looking out for me.

I am so ready to go to church tomorrow.

So here is my theme song of the week:

I want to be enough...

I had a wonderful young women leader who taught me something

 important as a Mia Maid. 

Women have an extra gene: the Devil Gene. 

Its that voice in our head telling us we aren't good enough. 

Some one else is prettier or smarter or more talented. 

At least for me its like I'm battling myself. 

Half of me says"Hey Chloe give yourself credit. You are worth it."

The other half is saying "Who would want to be with you. You are not good enough."
Hence why I am cynical when it comes to boyfriend/girlfriend/love ect.
I've realized its the front I put up because I feel insecure about it.
Oh insecurities what would I do with out you.
I'd definitely be boring for sure.

If there is anything that I could stress more than anything is don't let that the devil gene win. 

If it does your life will be miserable. Literally the Pit of Despair!
(Don't even think about escap...cough cough. hehe)

There was I time where I let the devil gene win. 

I was one depressed girl. I was angry. I thought life wasn't fair.
I thought nobody wanted to be my friend.
I was no fun to be around because of this thought.
Of course nobody would want to be around that Chloe. 

Girls you are Royal heirs of a wonderful Father in Heaven. 

You are beautiful! You are good enough! You are amazing!
So everyday say"I am beautiful. I am good enough! I am amazing!"
Then repeat until you feel good inside. 

You are enough!
As I have gotten older a gained a plethora of wisdom(ha I wanted to sound  old)
I've come to understand I can't compare myself with anybody else.
I'm different on purpose. There is nobody like me in this world.
I am enough and I will be okay.

Dear Boy part trece

Dear LJ 101,
You are the best!
Love,
C-Lo

Dear 6,
I'm still utterly and completely
confused. But for the first time
in my life I actually like this feeling.
Love,
wallflower girl

Dear L,
Thanks for telling me
I looked pretty! It
made me feel good.
Love,
C

Dear SG 107/109,
Brownies? Yeah I like that idea
too!
Love,
LJ 317

Dear Boys,
You are bad for my health.
I wish it was easier to give
you up. You give me to
many headaches!
- Girl with head and heart ache

Dear Boy,
I could really use a best friend
right now. Would you hurry
it up!
Love,
Girl waiting and dreaming

It's raining

I love the rain. 

The Earth becomes clean and fresh again.

It brings rainbows.

Rainbows bring new beginnings 

Dear Boy

Dear Boy,
The best way I can say it is I like you a lot but I
can't get myself to say that to you. I'm shy and awkward
when it comes to this sort of thing. I'm just plain
 awkward when it comes to guys; I'm pretty clueless.
 You asked me today why I don't talk to you about
"stuff", its because  you're the "stuff" I want to talk about.
I thought you were interested but now half the time
I feel like I'm getting whip lashed. I don't say anything
because I've had such bad luck in the past. I've been
burned to many times by jerks. I've jumped the gun
other times. I don't say anything because of the
friendship. You'll probably never read this and
I'm okay with it. It was just writing it out that makes
me feel relieved.
----

My life in songs

So I love music!
I love how it can say how I feel

So for this week these are the songs that show how I feel.

The list could go on and on but this is just a sample of the songs I'm in love with. 

GC and other things

Things happen for a reason. 

This recent General Conference has been very inspiring. 

It amazes me how there are always a handful of talks that are just for me. 

I believe that is what makes the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints amazing.

More of the love Christ gives each of us.  It works for the individual. 

One of my favorite talks was given by Sister Elaine S. Dalton. 

She talked about fathers raising daughters. 

My dad is an amazing example to me and I'm grateful he already does what Sister Dalton 

talked about.  My dad has made it very apparent that he loves my mom; 

I want to marry someone like my dad. 

I also loved Elder Robert D. Hales talk. It gave me comfort. 

Sometimes I get ahead of myself or I get discouraged when things go wrong. 

He reminded me patience in trails and turning to the Lord 

will get me through anything. 

This General Conference has reminded me I have so much to be grateful for. 

I am so glad I followed the promptings of coming to BYU-I for my higher education. 

It has blessed my life so much. I have met wonderful people and I'm becoming a 

disciple of Christ. I am so grateful I came even though I originally hated my 

assigned track. It definitely saved me.  Coming home for my off track, just made sure I 

was still healthy. If I hadn't of stayed home during my off track my thyroid

would have gotten so much worse. I would have been a further mess. 

I have a wonderful family that loves me. I live a very, very blessed life. 

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

I know the fullness of Christ Gospel is restored to this Earth. 

I know we have a living Prophet on this Earth Today to leads and guides us.  

I know Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ. 

I know that the Book of Mormon is another Testament of Christ. 

I have read it several times and I feel its power everyday. 

I know Jesus Christ atoned for my many sins and through him I will be clean. 

He is my Savior and Redeemer.