Therapy??!?!?!

That's right I am giving it my best shot and I must say I think everyone should go to therapy. After putting it off for way too long I finally had a breakdown and realization that there were some things I couldn't figure out on my own. A dear friend of mine had talked to me about her experience with a therapist so I went straight to her to know what needed to be done to make this happen.

For so long I felt going to the therapist means I am crazy and out of control. Figuring for so long I can just work it out and I am fine. The truth is I probably was fine, but I could be the better me having someone on the outside really help sort things out in my life. We go to a specialist for specific needs we have for our bodies so what shame should we have in helping adjust and better our mental help?

Because of the openness of my friend I found the strength to finally help me be a better me and really take charge of some weaknesses. I would like to extend this to the world that if you have ever thought "I would like to just tell someone this and have them listen and truly help me without judgment." therapy is for you. Really if ever you have thought about it...go, do it! What will it hurt? You pay for someone to listen to you and you can take their suggestions and progress or stay how you are. Actually with so many other things in our lives we take what we would like from it, so it is all up to us. All in all I love it and it is changing my life. What is even better is that it is though the LDS church. This is so helpful to me because the gospel principles that make me who I am are put in a deeper level and help me to think of them is a different and deeper level. I love it and I hope if you think it would make even the smallest difference I say do it. That is all.

http://www.providentliving.org/familyservices/strength/0,12264,2873-1,00.html

Rosie's Place

"We are daughters of our Heavenly Father who loves us and we love him" Since I was 12 years old this theme has become a part of my life. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints also known as a "mormon" and in short I am LDS. There is a young women's program in the church that starts at age 12 to help young women learn these values listed above and prepare for life ahead of us.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to serve at a local domestic abuse facility. During my time there I kept thinking about this theme. How grateful I am to know of the love our Heavenly Father has for us. This of coarse doesn't mean that I have perfect relationships, understand all or don't have my doubts and worries. Although knowing that my Heavenly Father loves me and to know why I am here on earth certainly makes it bearable and most importantly enjoyable here on earth. Service opportunities are always great to forget myself and remember about my other brother and sisters that truly need my help and love. Grateful for the sacrifices of my parents, grandparents and so on that brought this gospel into my life for I know it's Christ's truth here on earth.

One of my favorite talks to young women though I believe can be applied to all. This is by one of our loving apostles Elder Jeffrey R. Holland http://lds.org/ensign/2005/11/to-young-women?lang=eng

Font test...

This is a test....this is only a test...do not pass GO do not collect $200.00!...........So I am sitting here after spending all day trying to figure out the perfect design (thank you Melanie for your patience) Alas defiantly my second posting refuses to have the correct font. The perfectionist in me just may lose it. For now it is what it is, but don't be surprised if I delete it only to repost it on a different date as I have already done in a complete fail haha!! Oh dear....

Autumn

So as excited as I am for winter to be over I am by far not a summer gal. I hate putting on sunscreen all the time and worrying about getting burt. Constant sweating and the hassle that I have sweat marks just isn't that fun for me. Nope I am a Autumn gal all the way! I love everything about it especially here in New England. At the top of this Autumn list would have to be pumpkin pie...MMMM! This week so far has been very beak and cold so to cheer up the house and me I decided to fill it with home cookin goods. Todays was Paula Deens Pumpkin Pie. This delicious food for comfort was not only easy, but hit the spot perfectly. Cream cheese was also included in the recipe so it has a hint of cheesecake taste to it. Yes I am ready for the beautiful spring flowers and the beautiful walks outside...but long live AUTUMN!!

I am having blog text troubles!!!! Why is my second posting a different text that I can't change??

"Well that is a strange name you have there."

TEAL.....I love this color with a huge passion and not exactly sure where it came from. Earliest I remember my love for the color teal brought happiness to my life starting in Jr. High. Not just any color of teal oh no....it must be a perfect blend of forest green to the correct mixture of navy. Teal you make me happy and I am glad to share you more with the world. Not sure exactly where this blog will take me, but I am excited to start by including my love for the color that brings me joy, that is TEAL!