Welcome to Blogtober 2015!

I'm sure you're all painfully aware of how little I have been blogging recently. It's a shame really. I do so much to get you all excited for upcoming things but then nothing actually comes. I don't want to make excuses... but I actually have a really good one. That you will be finding out about probably next week.

I was browsing through Pinterest like I do everyday and came across something called Blogtober. Now this was done on the blog Helene In Between (and possibly other blogs) last year, but in an attempt to kickstart my blog once more I'm doing it this year, not really caring if other blogs are doing it or not (I haven't done the research, I don't even know).

The whole idea is to blog every day for the month of October, which I'm sure you realize is going to be a huge struggle for me. I'm nervous that I'm going to forget or skip a day, but I'm trying really hard to plan this out so I get every day in. I'm hoping that in doing this I'll remember how much I really do love blogging and I can get back into the groove again.

Today's post is fairly boring, just explaining what Blogtober is about, but here's a brief look at what you should be seeing this month on my blog:

• Fashion Friday posts
• Happy Tuesday posts
• Creating my Halloween costume
• Halloween decorating
• Fall activities
• Learning more about me
• And a special surprise

The Blogtober post I was inspired by had prompts for everyday of the month so I've been using tons of other blogs to inspire different blog posts for this month and I'm very excited to write up new things that will help all my new followers to learn more about me. While I'm not giving you prompts to do, I would love it if you would participate in Blogtober as well, just making an effort to blog daily in October. 

I love all my readers and love that despite having been gone for so long, I still get new followers every month. You are all incredible and you inspire me with your sweet comments and the support you've always given me. This month is about showing my gratitude by giving you more to read from me every day. I love you all and hope you have a wonderful Blogtober!! 

Feel free to join me on social media with the #Blogtober2015! 

ALL BLOGTOBER POSTS:

Day 1: Welcome to Blogtober 2015

Day 2: Glasses & Flannel

Day 3: My Favorite Things About Fall

Day 4: My Travel Wishlist

Day 5: Just For the Laughs

Day 6: Happy Tuesday 10/6/2015

Day 7: Web Video Wednesday

Day 8: Dream Date Night & Men's Style

Day 9: Lil' Pumpkin

Day 10: Yes, I Am Pregnant

Day 11: Thoughts on Being Pregnant

My Testimony

I've felt that this is something I need to write, something that needed to be shared. This will be fairly short, but this is my testimony that the LDS church is true.

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

I know it is true.

I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God and he restored the church on this earth and he transcribed the Book of Mormon which was written by the prophets of old as another testament of Jesus Christ. 

I know that all prophets after Joseph Smith were also called of God.

I know President Thomas S. Monson is the current prophet called of God and he receives revelation from God that he shares with us. 

I know that the commandments given by God in these latter-days are meant to help and bless us and if we follow them and keep them we will be blessed. 

I know that tithing, while difficult for me to remember sometimes, is a wonderful way to show gratitude to my Father in Heaven for all that he has blessed me with. 

I believe so strongly in the power of prayer and know that God listens. 

I know that at the age of seventeen when, at a moment of complete turmoil and pain, I knelt down and prayed for help, prayed for my life to be saved, the arms of my Father in Heaven wrapped around me in a hug to comfort me, tell me everything would be okay, and to promise me that I could make it through all that I was experiencing. 

I know that despite all the many mistakes I've made in my life, God has never once given up on me and he is always on my team. 

I know that even though I experience horrible depression, God still loves me. 

I know that I am married to Chris for eternity. 

I know that the many temples on earth are a house of God and that nothing compares to the peacefulness felt inside of those buildings. 

I know that my family is sealed together for eternity. 

I know that this church is true, that this gospel is true, and I know that while I still experience depression no matter what, I am, and always will be, at my happiest when I am following the commandments, going to church, and saying my prayers to my Father in Heaven, who loves me unconditionally. 

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If any of my readers are not LDS and would like to learn about my religion, please send me an email and I will do my best to answer any questions or direct you to others who can better answer your questions. 

And if any of my readers would like a copy of the Book of Mormon I would be happy to send you one! Just send me an email and I'll do my best to get one to you soon. 

Happy Tuesday 8/25/2015

Woodkid

Having such incredible and kind parents

Playing One Night Ultimate Werewolf

Work Lagoon Day

Swimming

Cafe Rio quesadillas

Having a husband who will give me anything I want (even when I'm being a little too selfish)

Priesthood blessings

Raspberry flavored things

Raspberries

How long my hair is getting

Finding time to relax

Happy Tuesday 8/18/2015

My new, and incredibly nice and understanding, boss

My 14 new Facebook followers

Utah Bloggers Connect Facebook page for giving me most of those new followers

How To Train Your Dragon (always)

Long, warm showers

Good smelling lotions

Work friends who take care of me

A husband who caters to my ever whim (ha ha)

Glee

The song "Monster" by Imagine Dragons

Spiderman (the superhero, not any particular movie)

WatchMojo top 10 videos

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Hey friends, so since I have a lot of new followers in the last week I'm going to explain Happy Tuesday real fast. Happy Tuesday is my day to find the small (or big) things over the past week that have made me happy. It's a way for me to think more positively as well as giving gratitude and finding out how truly blessed I really am. I love when my readers participate in Happy Tuesday as well, so if you do please leave me a comment or show me on social media with #HappyTuesday.

THANKS!