I've been called crazy by friends a few times because whenever I have something going on in life, 

happy or sad, I talk to a lottt of people about it. Haha. 

You can call me crazy if you want to, but do you know what I think? 

I may have already said it on this blog before, but my favorite concept is this: 

Shared sorrow is half sorrow, and shared joy is double joy.

!!!

Isn't that the best?? 

That's probably my favorite thing about blogging. I love to read about everyone's lives and be excited for the good things going on for them, and pray for them when times aren't so great. 

Sometimes, though, I think the only person that can really hear me is the Lord. 

So today I drove around until I found this place that I'm deeming as my own version of the Sacred Grove, and we talked for a while.

In the times where patience would be the most beneficial, I find it a difficult and daunting task.

I often fall short of what is expected of me; of what I expect of myself.

I easily slip into feelings of inadequacy- of feeling as though I can't measure up. 

But it's all soothed with a bittersweetness; I don't want to be perfect. 

Perfect requires attention to consequences.

It inhibits the freedom to deviate along the way,

the freedom to learn for yourself what truly brings you happiness.

Thus, in all of my impatient selfishness, I can't complain with the direction in which my life is headed. 

No, sir. 

                                                                                        And you know what else?

I AM loved; by a being even greater than our own.

By a love more infinite than imaginable.

In a way more tangible than life, itself.

Oh, and YOU are too. :)

And in case you were wondering, this perfect little place is Springfield. I invite you out there for a drive sometime soon. 

Good news

don't forget it, kiddos. :)

Love, Kay.

You deserve the best.

motto.

I have just one thing to say.

Yesterday I almost rear-ended the Red Bull car.

Needless to say, that would have put a whole new spin on "Red Bull gives you wings".
No, Red Bull, Kalynn gives YOU wings.

Thank you, Relient K.

Take a good look at yourself and know
You've got yourself a ways to go.
But difficult is not impossible,
you can take back all the lost control.
Take a good look at yourself and see
that you'll emerge eventually.
As long as your hearts not too far gone
From the only thing that can save you from yourself.

Forgiveness can be given when you think it can't,
cause with every passing second comes a second chance.

Just don't give up.

"Just don’t give up on trying to do what you really want to do.
Where there is love and inspiration,
I don’t think you can go wrong."
- Ella Fitzgerald

Don't be that person

..who aligns their opinions with those surrounding them.
..who is afraid to be bold.
..who allows others to dictate who they feel they need to be.
..who believes happiness has a price.
..who doesn't eat sugar..
..who takes 97 minutes to get ready.
..who needs to wash their hair EVERYDAY.
..who refuses to laugh at his/herself.
..who rolls their eyes at this post.

BE that person

..who has something to believe in.
..who is not scared of what other people think.
..who has hopes and dreams; ambitions and hopes.
..who recognizes that happiness is a choice.
..who has self-control to enjoy things in moderation.
..who is confident with who they are.
..who understands that no one cares about how shiny your hair is.
..who realizes no one can do this alone.
..who knows they are a son/daughter of God.
..who accepts they are not perfect; and that it is perfectly acceptable.
..who smiles and thinks to his/herself "ah...I AM that person."

Question.

Friday thought...

"Where ever you go,
no matter the weather,

always bring your own sunshine."

Love, Kalynn

Tuesday

Do not go where the path may lead.
Go, instead, where there is no path
and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

-Kalynn.

Patrick Watson.

click here to listen to only the most chillaaaaax song ever.
Then, when you're done, listen to THIS song by M83
Do it. DO IIIIITTt.
You will not be sorry.
And if you are, then you have an eccentric taste in music.

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I love the inspiration found
in subtle works and doings of those
who don't know they're being watched.
It's a beautiful thing.

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Today, I am telling myself no.
no negativity.
no pessimism.

Today, I am letting myself indulge.
Indulge in the beauty of life.
Indulge in the marvelous people I am surrounded by.

Why wait for tomorrow when you can be you today?
.....................................................................................

My heart is smiling.
It's the most beautiful accumulation of the right things,
in the perfect sequence of events,
that have you thinking "things just can't get any better than this."
Then..they do.
and your heart smiles.


{happy Tuesday}

Let's be real.

Life can be hard.
In fact, there are times when life can seem downright impossible.
Trials are placed before us just when we feel as though we're on our last straw.
And then it gets harder.

This has been a phenomenon that has forced many people away from religion, leading to the question:
"How can God allow this?"
Their inability to answer this oftentimes leads to dismissal of a God, entirely.

Well. Let me tell you.
Heavenly Father is real. He does exist. And he allows us to experience such obstacles because he knows we can overcome them.
He knows us better than anyone else.
He does not give us that which we cannot surmount.
He hedges up our paths so that we may reap the blessings of overcoming our hardships.
He places pains, sorrows, and sadness in our lives so that we may come to more fully know and appreciate joy, love, and happiness.

I'm always humbled to look at those around me.
In fact, I often feel silly for complaining.
Is my life perfect? Absolutely not.
Do I struggle? Everyday.
Could it be worse? Always.

It could always be worse.

But even in those situations where we doubt the truth of such a principle, it must be remembered that our Savior atoned for us so that we don't have to carry that burden alone.

And it is my testimony of that principle that makes trials seem conquerable.

And if you don't have such a testimony, I invite you to gain one.

It's the simplest process,
which reaps the most significant blessings.

"I find myself saying 'it's not fair' so often, and then one day I realized that the biggest blessings in our lives is that it's not fair. If it were all fair, we would have had to have suffered in the garden and on the cross just like Jesus did so that we could say that it's fair. But since we didn't have to suffer, it isn't fair. And that's a miracle."
-A good friend's comment that always makes my day.

Love, Kalynn.

Ask Yourself:

Have a Happy Period.

Yesterday Abby, Kelsey, and I decided that we wanted to plaster our dorms with good quotes.

funny quotes.

inspirational quotes.

just..good quotes.

we came across this one and decided to put it above our toilet. haha. It makes my day every time I go in there. So I thought I would share it with you.

So, like I said,

Have a Happy Period. :)

Love, Kay.

Maybe..

Today..

Smile..




Have fun..

Remember..

Drink some Jamba Juice..

Have a beautiful day.
You deserve it.
--Kalynn Eve..