Sisters

Sometime this week, I think it was Monday, I read about a study that was done by some BYU researchers that said that having a sister helps your mental health. Here is the link. It also says that having siblings promotes good deeds. Really cool research, right?!

And then last night, I was at home. My sister and I talked for a long time, and I really loved it. We haven't really had the chance to talk like that in a while. I just love talking with her about our hopes for the future and just about life. She is wonderful and supportive. I love my sister!

I think lately I've been really recognizing the importance of family. Family can be frustrating, but they can also be wonderful. :)

I Love Music

It's been quite a while since there have been songs that I've loved so much that I can listen to them over and over and over again, but now there are some. I love having songs like that in my life!

Here are my current most favorite songs:

1. "Angel Eyes" by Love and Theft
2. "Turn My World Around" by Gloriana
3. "(Kissed You) Good Night" by Gloriana
4. "Hard to Love" by Lee Brice

I am just really loving Love and Theft right now. I saw them and Gloriana on Labor Day with my mom, but I loved "Angel Eyes" even before that. It just makes me happy.

Also, happy birthday to my wonderful, funny, fun, clever, kind, awesome brother, Nicholas! I love him!

Kind Words

Today someone told me something kind.

And it hit me really hard, like I knew they were telling the truth.

I hope I can sometimes help people feel as loved as this single sentence made me feel.

I just think that kindness is the best.

People Love

Life has not been perfect, but, oh, has it been good!

Yesterday I had a new experience. It was kind of embarrassing and funny all in one. And, sorry, but I am not going to be specific about it right now. But I think the best thing that I learned from it was how very kind people can be. I just really love people, and I think I lost that love for a little while. Now that I have it back though, I just want to spread the joy and love! I want to serve and be kind.

I have wonderful friends, and I hope they feel loved. I know I can be a better friend, and I am working on that.

The Move and Provo Food

I moved!

I still visit Provo a lot though (um, every week). This was probably the smoothest move I have ever made in my life! I loved that! I'm enjoying my time at home, but there are definitely things that I miss about Provo, but it's not like it's that far. Home is good, and it's nice to spend more time with my family.

One thing that I am missing about Provo is some of the food. Some people probably don't know, but Provo actually has some really good local restaurants. I haven't even been to all of the ones I want to go to. Also, roommate Jordan and I love snow cones. We have been enjoying our snow cones a lot this summer, and we have our favorite stands. Number one is the stand by Day's Market on Canyon Road. However, I recently learned that there is a new snow cone stand where they make their own syrups from scratch and that is more natural! I think I'm going to try it tomorrow.

I'm excited to try some new restaurants that I've seen around home.

Life is good.