Day of Awesome

I've mentioned it before and I'll say it again.  I love the Temple.  It's a special place with a special spirit that you just can't find anywhere else.  Puts me at peace, and every bad thought leaves my head so that I can clearly, and carefully think and pray about things I need answers too.  And answers came.

There's change coming in my life, and I'm quite looking forward to it.  A bit of apprehension, but it's coming at the right time.  Just have to go figure out how to implement it.  But I'll trust in Him, He knows what to do.

After the Temple we went to an all you can eat buffet.  I ate three plates of yummy food and laughed a lot.  Great times!

Then we went to the Biodome, haven't been there in years!!  I was so excited!  (Lots of bouncing and clapping of hands and grinning... may have been some squealing).  It was my first time going in the winter and I never realized how hot the tropical zone is.  The animals were kind of sleepy, but still a lot of fun to go and see them.  They had otters!!!!  Last time I went they didn't have any!  So, so, SO cute!  I spent the most time with the Penguins (obviously).  Cheeky things all had their backs to us (one was proudly showing it's bum).  I love the ones with the eyebrows, they look like they have so much attitude.  Like: Hey watchu lookin' at?  Priceless.

Then I accidentally left the area early to go to the gift shop.  For some reason I didn't think the exit would be guarded.  OOPS!  So me and my new friend Larry the Otter hung out on a bench and got a lot of strange looks from people.

But seriously, could you resist this face?

Grace Under Pressure

This week was an interesting week.  A lot happened and I'm so thankful it's finally Sunday.  Church is an awesome place to unwind and review how things went, where I could improve, and what things I can pat myself on the back for.

I feel like I've grown a ton, especially within the past few days.  I feel stronger, calmer, and more capable of handling myself.  I feel more like a woman and that feels pretty darn awesome.  Friends helped with that one.

I've also had the opportunity to think over some things.  Like where I am, where I'm going, and what should I be doing right now.  Some promptings are not easy to follow, but I'll do my best to do what He would have me do.  Because if there's anything I've learned more strongly over the past few months is that God does know best.  He loves me and cares for me and will never leave me hanging.  So long as I do what I can to keep myself near to Him.

Belle is doing awesome.  She's been eating her medicine (slathered in very sticky molases), and we've been enjoying our 20min walking sessions.  So long as mommy does it when it's warm.  But I laughed as she power walked the whole time.   My little goofball.

I had an excellent time at a dressage clinic yesterday.  Dash was such a good girl for me.  I also learned a lot about my position and how to improve it.  Totally awesome, especially because it did improve (major yay).

I'm so looking forward to going to the Temple next week.  It's been a long overdue trip.  I need it especially now, to take time to reflect and ponder and learn.  I know I'll receive His guidance.

Life is good, life is very good, especially when it's hard.  Because that's when we grow, we progress, and when we learn the most about ourselves.  Sometimes what we learn isn't pretty.  Sometimes it's downright ugly.  But what matters is that we accept it, move on and do our best to improve those parts and make them strong.

Jesus Christ lives, He is the Son of our Eternal Father.  And this I know with every fiber of my being.

Much love,
Leah

Oh hey I can learn something!

I finished book two of the Hunger Games (in like two days...)  and there were some moments that definitely made me go: OHMYGOSH!  I love being taken off guard when I'm reading, it's a fantastic feeling!  I'm definitely looking forward to the third book, whenever I finally get around to reading it.

I must say though, I really, really, REALLY don't like love triangles.  I find they're full of unecessary angst and frustration.  It gets old really fast two when the main character is like: Oh woes is me I can't chooose!  Even if the choice is glaringly obvious!

But again, despite my frustrations, she kept me reading and I couldn't put it down till I was done!  And even then I had a few days where I was sad I was done because I wanted to keep reading.

I totally adore Finnick too!  He surprised me, and I like surprises.

In other news I've finally learned to be patient about waiting for Belle to get better.  I don't know if it's because I've finally called a different vet out to look at her, of if I've just come to terms with the fact that it will be a while and she most likely will not be ready for the beginning of show season.  Whatever the reason I'm glad it's happened because show season is no longer filled with a big what if cause I have a plan!

And I figure if she's ready by the end of the season there's a show that has really pretty ribbons and I know she'd love a neck ribbon!  I want one in red to go with my blue one.  (Even though that blue is my absolutely most favouritest shade ever).