Coming to a close

Well this semester is rapidly coming to a close. it's crazy to think that i'm headed home in only 12 days. this semester i have learned a lot though. I've learned a lot about myself and whats important in life. One of the most important things i learned in college is that high school doens't even matter. HIgh school is stupid, the only reason your there is to get into college, obviously. I was never a good high school student, i'll be the first to admit it. I thought i was stupid in high school, i thought that something was wrong with me because i learned differently and slower then everyone else. What has college taught me? I'm just as smart as the rest of the people here, i just have to find a way to learn that fits me best. and yes, studying really does help!! and the best i can do is my best. I"ve learned that my parents taught me much more then i thought they did, all the way down to doing my own laundry. (Gracie, learn how to do that before you leave, or you will be sorry.) I've learned that i am a stronger person then i thought, that when i want something i just have to work for it. I've learned that my Heavenly Father is my best friend, he's there for ANYTHING that i need ANYTIME. I can turn to Him for anything and he cares. I've read my patriartical (sorry about the spelling) blessing more times then ever. It's my OWN personal scripture. I love it. I LOVE the Book of Mormon. I read the entire thing through by myself, soemthing i've only done one other time. THIS time was different though, i could feel the truths in the book. I KNOW it's true. I know that the Lord puts certain obsticles in front of you so that you can learn from them and come out a better person. I'm GRATEFUL for the challenges in my life, i always used to wonder why they were put before me but now i understand. I"ve learned that things don't always work out when you want them to, but if you fight for them and believe in them anything can happen. I"ve learned the difference in dating a WORTHY priesthood holder and someone who isn't worthy. I'm so grateful for the priesthood and the men that hold it and honor it. I"m so grateful for my parents and for my brothers and sisters. I know that they care for me and would really do vertually anything for me. I never thought about ALL my siblings being active in the church until an instance that came up. I'm so blessed to have that in my life, we are going to be a family for ETERNITY. I've learned that i LOVE the snow. I hate being cold, but i reallly do love the snow, it's a different kind of beauty then i am not used to.
I"m SO excited to come home for Christmas and get to spend some time with my family. I am sad that everyone can't be together but Mere and i have lots planned for the three of us! It's going to be rad. I'm so excited to see sand and that beautiful big body of water. I'll also be home for the next 4 months. I hope Gracie doesn't get too sick of having me around again ;) I do have a few new cute articles of clothing, maybe that can be some assentive. I'm excited to get a job and work, i like earning my own money. I"m not looking forward to the next few weeks. Wish me luck! FInals....bring it on!!! Love you all!!