Changing my Heart

Where to begin. I have been sitting here the past 10 minutes staring...

Oh! It looks like Easter is where i last left off :)
Well this year since i wasn't home with family I decided a way to make this Easter special was to make my own dress for church on sunday. Wearing my best work and using the gift God gave me felt really good!

I was a beautiful Easter Sunday :)

I tried a new work out! I totally kicked my butt to the max! But it was totally worth it. I feel so much stronger. Now if you are going to do this I would reccommend starting slow and not doing the full 100. Maybe half it first then work your way up. But it truly is amazing!!

I did the leg lifts wrong...I didn't know what they were!! haha so the way I did them worked out my butt and OH BOY!!! HARD CORE!!

On a more serious and life changing note, here is a snipit from my journal the other day,

"Today I woke up and got ready to meet with the missionaries. It seemed like it would be a great day. As the missionaries arrived in their car I all of a sudden got a sick and uneasy feeling. I had never felt this way before, meeting with the missionaries, so I said a quick prayer in my heart for comfort even though I don't know why I was feeling this way. The Elders walked up to me and you could tell that something was off and he asked if I had heard the sad news... I said no? I dont know.. And He continued to tell me that the hit and run that happened outside of my apartment complex last night involved Lydia, this sweet Chinese CP and member of the church. She passed away. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know Lydia very well, but for the time i did have with her and what i did know I had grown such a deep and everlasting love for her and I began to cry. We were supposed to talk about the bible study I'm going to the next day, which we did but only for a moment. Then we were able to talk about the Plan of Salvation for a while. It helped me a little but it was still a little too much to take in so fast. Of course I know the plan of Salvation is true, I know it, but for some reason I could not stop crying. Heather came and joined our lesson. I finally composed myself and felt peaceful. The Elders asked what they could do for us and we actually said that we would like a blessing. But i had to rush off to work. I got on the bus for work and as I got to Hollywood studios and was about to step off I got a call from my mother and she told me that my grandpa Adams passed away. ... I broke down crying and went in to talk to a manager so I could go home. I texted the missionaries and told them what happened and asked if they could give me a blessing as soon as I got back. It was a miracle they were still at vista and were able to give me a blessing right there. Elder Hanson gave me the blessing and through the priesthood told me that i would be blessed with comfort in this trying time of my life, that i have such a burning testimony of this gospel and that I am going to be an anchor for those around me. I will be able to remember the Plan of Salvation and of Gods love for me. 
It has been such a bitter sweet day. I mourn that I won't see them on earth for a while but I am happy to know that I will be able to see them again and that they are in a better place."

Looking back it is so cool to see how perfectly everything worked out. I know I was given that uneasy feeling so that i would recognize that i needed comfort today even though I had no idea why yet. Also I needed to leave the missionaries to go to work so that i could have some time to myself on the bus talking to my family and pondering alone. The missionaries were still at Vista Way not by chance to give me a blessing when i got home. Heather called off work not only because she was in a weird mood but because I needed to be with a friend the rest of the day.

It is so hard to see the big picture when we go through our trials, and I still don't see the big picture as to why all this happen and why it happened now but i do know that God is looking out for me and He is looking out for you too. He knows what you are going through and He knows how to help you. Whatever the trial is we can go to Him for help.

Orlando Florida Temple

He knows you. Let Him change your heart. He's changing mine each and every day.

Be your best You

Well first off, the reason i have not posted in so long is because my laptop has passed away :( At first it was hard not having my laptop, and well it is still an inconvenience because i can't update my blog as easily (a big thanks to my roommate Erin for letting me borrow hers :) ), I can't save pictures and videos on a hard drive so i can erase them off my phone, I can't watch my TV shows on hulu like Modern Family, New Girl, or Parenthood! And I can't skype my family on a big screen without asking to use someone else's computer. But I CAN borrow a laptop to update my blog, I can save pictures on facebook and email them to myself because I have a smart phone, I don't need to watch my tv shows i'm doing fine without them, and I have skype on my amazing iPhone! So I actually have some ups to these downs :)

A LOT has happened since I last posted.
My best friend came to visit me!!!! We had to much fun going to the parks and staying on the beach in Daytona! I got almost no sleep at all while she was here and it definitely showed hahaha which I apologize for :/ But nonetheless the Lord knew what he was doing sending her to me when He did because I could not have gone through the things I did without her there.
Everything had finally just come crashing down on my at once. I felt so sad, and alone. And to my surprise either of those feelings didn't stay for very long. The day I had a major meltdown the opportunity to speak in church came along. I agreed to do it but then thought, "Am I ready to give a talk in church?" "Am I going to be able to say what they need to hear?" Life just didn't seem right up until that moment. I wasn't being the best me I could be. But i went through with it anyways, and it was probably, no it WAS the best thing i could have done for myself. Because of that talk I prayed more than I had in a long time. I was listening to uplifting music everyday and  I felt so good! I also had the sweetest experience in giving that talk :) Lets just say I was able to have the spirit speak right through me to a specific person in a big way. After that life has only been up hill. I know that that is because I am staying close to my Heavenly Father and doing His will in being an example of the believers and bringing the gospel to others :)

A LOT HAS HAPPENED!!!!

Best friend came and visited!!

Laura got baptized!!

I got to spend time with Sammi while she was here vacationing!
WE WENT TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND.....HARRY POTTER WORLD!!!!!

Brittany, Debbie and I have a new game called SPOT THE MISSIONARIES where everytime we see them we have to take a picture and send it to each other :) haha this was #1 and set the ball rolling :)

^Elder Hanson and Elder Mortenson have been an incredible strength to me :) They are great missionaries! I love meeting and learning with them :)

And last but not least CONFERENCE!
Conference was absolutely  amazing :) I love our Prophet Thomas S. Monson and all the Apostles!
We are so blessed to have them on the earth with us today :) Their guidance is exactly what I need in times of trouble or discouragement.

^Conference, a way to stay on the straight and narrow^

Well I hope this shall suffice for now!!
Remember there is Always room for Improvement.

Be the Best You that You can Be!!

You're not the only one

This week has been a little tougher than normal.
I spent a good amount of time crying and being down on myself.

But i certainly had a wake up call today going to church.
It was fast Sunday so during sacrament meeting  the members are invited, if they want, to bear their testimonies of what they know and believe. Almost every single person bore their testimony on how they are going through a hard time. It was incredible to me see such a large group of people going through their own individual trial but all coming together with one main thing in common, our love and testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So cool! It made me realize how you are never the only one going through a tough time. We all come to this earth to experience trials and hardships and we are all here to help each other. What a great thing to know!

Anyways, so pretty much i realized i am a horrible blogger but i'm gonna keep going!  Thank you to all my readers!! I love you!

So I have had the past two days off from work and it has been wonderful!

I started going to the gym and have discovered..... I LOVE IT!!! I love the way I feel when I do and for the rest of the day following. I am incredibly sore but i am absolutely enjoying it :) I stretch for 10 minutes, do weights for 15 minutes, then the elliptical or bike for a half hour, then stretch for another 10 minutes.

On Leap Day I met a couple Characters that are so stinking cute!!

  TinkerBell!!!

  Winnie The Pooh!

Monday Night I FINALLY made it to Family Home Evening. After FHE Debby and I met with the missionaries and that was great as always.

Tuesday I went to the gym, and you'll never guess.... One of my amazing roommates decided to come and see what all the hullaballoo is about!! (I technically had to beg her to come haha) But once she got there she was so happy and that made me so happy! We're going to meet again on Friday! Can't wait!

I sent 3 Letters to Missionaries and a package to my family! I've finally memorized my address!

This was quite a boring post. I will be sure to make the next VERY INTERESTING and enjoyable :)

Enjoy each and every day!

Little Pick Me Ups

If you have a family like mine (crazy, fun, loud beyond reason, and just plain BIG) then you know that is hard to leave them behind and miss out on all the birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, baby blessing, dinners and game nights.
This is my amazing BIG amazing family a few years ago... we've definitely grown since :)

But you know what? There are ALWAYS things around you, places to go, experiences to be had to cheer you up, and you just gotta grab hold of every chance you get to have a little pick me up :)


Like,

Find a local free activity like.....Free Pancake Day at IHOP!

Go to a Water Park with some great friends! (or snowboarding if you are in Utah ;) haha)

Giving out your address so you can recieve unexpected letters from your sweet cousin Mckenzie :)

Do something that reminds you of home that makes you happy :)

Serve your Roommates/Family and make them a cake :)

Mani Pedi- Treat Yourself!!

I hope when you are have a bum day you can use these pick me ups or find your own pick me up! Feel free to share your pick me ups! I can use all that i can get, though, can't we all? :)

Good Luck! :)

One thing is for certain...

If you are reading this then you probably know who I am. And with that you know that last year I finally moved out of the house to Salt Lake City to be closer to work and school. It was such an awesome and fun time! I met so many great people! Turnberry is by far the best place to live if you ever move to Salt Lake! The people are so sweet and there is ALWAYS something going on so its ALWAYS a good time :) I lived with my 27 year old cousin and 29 year old friend Liz. I absolutely adored living with them. We all got along great and if there was ever a problem we were up front about it which made it all work out great! I will admit that it was tough having to pay the bills, rent, car, gas, food, extra activities etc. It was crazy but it sure taught me a lot about living with other people and the responsibilities of living on your own. There were a LOT of ups and down. I mean in the first week out I got into a huge fight with a family member, I was terribly sick, and I got a sinus infection. In turn I learned how to cope with missing my mommy haha, take care of myself when i'm sick, I went to the doctor, filled out all the forms and payed for my own medication! I felt so proud of myself! All in the first week! 

I now know that that was Heavenly Fathers way of preparing me so much more more to come in the future. While living in Salt Lake I went home every week sometimes twice to three times a week to see family, shop the food storage, and see my friends. But little did I know I would be moving to Florida.... across the country in a few months.

Today I got sick.

This past week i've had troubles with my roommates.

We've called pest control 2 times. After work today i found out we have to call again.

My best friend had her heart broken last night and I wished so badly I could be there in person for her.

Today is the first day i've cried since I got here.

Now I'm not saying this to be a Debbie Downer. I'm saying this because today more than ever I have realized that there is one thing that I never have to worry about. Today I have realized that every single day since I got here my Heavenly Father has reminded me that I have family that care about me so much. I know that they will always be there. When I'm sick, they'll come over. When I have roommate troubles, they'll take me out. When I have pest issues, they'll come kill them for me. When my best friend has her heart broken and I can't be there, they will go and comfort her. And I when i'm crying, they will be there to wipe my tears. 

If you think God would send you to earth alone, you are terribly mistaken. He sent you down with family and friends to carry your burdens and lift you up. And when you think they won't there is one person who will. Our Savior Jesus Christ. He know what you are going through. He know how it feels to cry, and be sick, and not get along with your roommates, and have your heart broken.

So when life get too hard to stand, kneel. Because that is when He will step in and take care of the rest.

This is one of my favorite peoms. Enjoy!

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

"You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during

the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one

set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,

"The times when you have

seen only one set of footprints,

is when I carried you."

Mary Stevenson

Keep on Keepin on

Well its been 2 weeks and 3 days since i've officially moved to Orlando Florida!!
I'm really enjoying my Costuming internship at Disney World :) I've had the opportunity to get all the costumes ready for show and mend them as needed (which has been my all time favorite part!) And do the up keep on all the amazing costumes! Next week i get to go and work back stage at Fantasmic! I have heard that you never see the people the go to Fantasmic! again because they love it so much they never leave! I hope that is the case with me!

Life got a little rough an rocky there for a bit. My roommates and i weren't getting a long and the tension got almost hard to bear, so my solution (Thanks to the missionaries) was to write them all notes :) So i did just that! I told them what i loved about each one of them. Pretty soon we all started treating each other with kindness. It was a wonderful feeling and experience. It just shows how when you invite the Spirit, He takes over and makes up for what you can't do by yourself.
My friend Debbie Burroughs and I have met with the missionaries twice now and have enjoyed both times. They shared with us the reason why we were here. (Forgive me if i posted this last time) But they had us turn to D&C 100:2-6 and we were both just overcome by the spirit and had a comforting feeling that we were exactly where we needed to be :) Next week we are having a Potato Ice Cream party with the missionaries and people we invite! (Its really delicious :) Not at all what you think it is haha)

I went to Animal Kingdom for the first time the other day! But.... I did not get the full effect because right before we were going to get on the yetti ride... IT SHUT DOWN :( and the place was packed. so we went to a chinese restaraunt for lunch. Taste of China is so good!

This is the Yetti Ride at Animal Kingdom!

Debbie has become such a great friend to me out here and such a blessing to have someone who shares my same standards and beliefs. We have great fun together! Including dressing up as Minions!!

One of the biggest adventures of not having a car.... is going to the grocery store... haha Today we went to Wal Mart. Altogether Rai (one of my roommates) and I spent $220 and had to take all our lovely purchases home on the bus..

I have had the most wonderful times skyping my family and friends!! My first skype date was with my amazing friends Joey and Alex!!

On sunday I skyped My mama,   Big brother Keith, brother Spencer, and Best friend Kenzie!!!

Monday I skyped my Big Asian Amjad Vongsengxay!!!
Wednesday I skyped with my amazing cousin Chelsea Adams!
So needless to say I am really lucky :)
Its a short post but i gotta go to Colors of the Wind party at Chatham Apartments!
Until next time my fellow bloggers!

Making my own way

Well here I am.

My name is Katelyn Michelle Adams and I am not your average girl. As you will come to learn as you read my blog.
I'm a first time blogger! I tried tumblr--that was weird. I do intstagram--but I feel like that is only pictures. So here i am writing and posting on an actual blog! I hope you enjoy :)

I am 19 years old. I'm in my second year at Salt Lake Community College studying Fashion Design and truly enjoying myself. I have been involved in leadership there and have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful and amazing people. While supporting myself through college i worked as a receptionist at a Mortuary... not your average job as a college fashion student but i learned a lot about death and helping those who may have lost a loved one. I am the second oldest of 4 and absolutely adore my family! We are crazy. We talk in accents, we randomly burst into song, we have our differences but its not long before we sort them out which is truly a blessing :) I am so lucky to have the family I do. Extended and all!

I have realized over the past 3 or 4 years that i cannot go with a good group of guy friends. Girls are fun to hang out with when you wanna cry or be super crazy with, but when i'm not doing that i need a good group of guys to just chill with. Girls, no matter what you say, can be so fake. But boys are real. Always. And i love that! Now aside from that, there has been one girlfriend that i have been able to keep close for a long period of time, and that is my best friend McKenzie Goulding :) She is my best friend for life! She knows me sometimes better than i know myself and that goes both ways. I love her the MOST ;) and am so incredibly blessed to have Heavenly Father send her into my life.

As of right now I am participating in the Disney College Internship Program working in costuming. I am absolutely enjoying it :) I get to work with all sorts of costumes, and my favorite thing to do with my time spend here is to sew. I get to do minor alterations which is the highlight of my day! haha
Living across the country from all your family is a terrifying thing and it has definitely had its hardships with homesickness, roommate issues, work wearing me down, and just plain bum days, but i know this is where i need to be right now in my life.
I have truly seen the hand of God in my life as i have my homesick days and my just plain bad days and a friend with post on my wall just saying hey. Then i'll get a call from another friend who i haven't spoken to in a while. Then i'll get a text from a family member who just wants me to know how proud they are of me. It's the little things that count. I even got a package from my Aunt Loreen for Valentines Day and the sweetest card with exactly what i needed to hear :) I am so blessed with more than i deserve each and every day because of my Heavenly Fathers love for me. Without Him I would be nothing, and all my accomplishments would be for not.

So as you can see I have a lot to say and as time goes on i will get better at this so just bear with me :)