1: Sometimes, don't make any plans.

2: Always order ice cream. Always.

3: Stay in with your best friend on a Saturday night. It's good for you.

4: Some friendships stay the same, no matter how much time you've spent apart. 

5: Taking responsibility can feel very liberating.

6: September really is my favorite month for video shoots.

7: I've been really indecisive lately.

8: I am grateful for change.

9: I am grateful for those who I love, and for those who love me.

10: Love has its limits. 

Aunt Kalynn.

Tonight while I was watching this cute nephew of mine, he looked over at me so sweetly and said, 

"KK, you'll always be my aunt."

There is probably nothing better than being an aunt.

Unsecret Secrets.

I'm bad at keeping secrets.
Not other people's secrets,
but my own secrets.

But as for now, I will tell you what is NOT a secret.

// It is NOT a secret that I finished off the cookie dough in the freezer. (sorry, mama. You better hide that.)

// It is NOT a secret that I have a crazy awesome location for a video shoot. (Someone book a couples shoot! And remind me of this post when I ask you where you wanna shoot haha...)

// It is NOT a secret that I sing in the shower. And in the kitchen. And in the car. And everywhere.

// It is NOT a secret that October is my favorite month of the year. We're getting so close! 

// It is NOT a secret that I've started going to institute, and it's true what they say. It's a very uplifting place to be.

// It is NOT a secret that starting yesterday I challenged myself to start and finish The Book of Mormon by my birthday. That's 15 pages per day, for 36 days. Now 35. Any takers?

// It is NOT a secret that I really, really, really want to run away to St. George. Especially with the snow that is about to take over northern Utah.

// It is NOT a secret that I've started taking piano lessons again. Level 2, thank you very much.

// It is NOT a secret that tomorrow is my Friday of the work-week, and I'm planning on making the very best of my long weekend.

Until then, tell me your unsecret secrets!

Day 3.

Today I was thinking about the last visit I had with this little guy. He was screaming at me because I wouldn't let him have a chocolate cupcake before he ate his breakfast. 

I will be the first to say that I get nostalgic for naivety. 
I miss the days of believing evil was just the arch-nemesis of happily ever after, confined to story books and Disney movies.
I wish I didn't have to worry about walking to my car alone in a dark parking lot,
or leaving my bedroom window unlocked so I can take in the natural air,
or trusting the simplest gesture of a stranger.
But while I understand the necessity for opposition in all things, it doesn't make the sting of deception any less disheartening.

When we're children, our biggest disappointment is not getting dessert when we want it. Then we come to the age in which decisions over our eating habits become dependent on our own discretion, our letdowns progress to amplify themselves immensely, and suddenly we're wishing our dilemmas were over that little cupcake. 

It's funny. Regardless of what people think, Heavenly Father has a plan. A perfect plan for every single person. And it will go on whether we believe in it or not. I love that. It comforts me to know that I don't need to worry about what I want, because it will work out in a way that gives me exactly what I need-- which is ultimately what I will want.

I love that as we live and learn to serve others, we are reciprocated those blessings. 
I love that trials of our faith simply reap a greater understanding and testimony of the Savior. 
I love that the blessings of the gospel are conditional; merciful, yet just.

See? Perfect.

Day 2.

Oh, hey! 

"Whaaaaat?? Kalynn blogging two days in a row?! I thought she only blogged once every 4 months?" 

I know. I deserve a frozen Reeses. Or something.

Here's the thing. I love writing. I'm not in school anymore, and I miss writing. I've been keeping a word document, that I actually named "blog," but it's not as good as actually writing in my blog, because it doesn't include all of you. (All of you most likely meaning my sister and mother.) So yes. You may see me around these parts more often. 

Let's talk.

I've been trying to keep an open mind when it comes to the "d word."

Dating, that is.

I mean, it's pretty much crammed down your throat whether you like it or not.

The one complaint I have about living in a Mormon bubble, more or less.

Just kind of seems like the same story over and over, doesn't it?

Returned missionary, unsure about what he wants to do with his life,

either wants to marry the first girl he sees post-mish or

plays girls like they're musical instruments. 

I just want someone who knows what they want.

Someone who lives in the world and refrains from being of the world.

Someone who loves the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as much as I do. 

Someone who is in no rush to get married, but certainly holds it as a priority. 

Someone who becomes my best friend.

Someone who is 172% down for building blanket forts to eat dinner in.

Someone who laughs at my lame jokes and is always up for an adventure.

Someone who doesn't take my crap, but someone who lets me win when I know I'm right- haha!

Someone whose example encourages me to live a little better each day.

I might put up a Craigslist "missed connections" ad.

Good idea?

Just kidding, mom. 

Personal Statement.

I'm full of contradictions, but contradict that theory often. I go to work, but prefer to make videos. I prioritize my life, yet sometimes make unpredicted things a priority. I expect consistency, but consistently expect change. I spend too much time on meaningless things, yet never neglect the things that mean so much. I surmount obstacles, but sometimes obstacles surmount my motivation. 

My plans are flawed, but I know the plan for me is flawless. 

Last night was really perfect for me. My roommate, Cami, and I asked our guy friends to build us a fire, and pretty soon it turned into 20 of us laughing over s'mores and roasted starbursts. There are some really good people out there. 

And I'm really lucky, cause I've got them right here. 

#grateful