Amuse me!

People crack me up. Whether it be random comments in a classroom that sound like people are swearing--he didn't no worries, teachers quoting Hannah Montana, two year olds telling the story of Jack and the Beanstalk on youtube, or a remote control car following you around well you are about to get a date, this life is a fun one and I think I will keep it. I enjoy laughing at these things that make life golden. Some parts of life are just plain embarrassing but those may be my favorite part. Mistakes are the best because we learn from them and find what we can avoid to love life more. Do what makes you happy, make others days if yours sucks, and keep going!

This week I had a ward volleyball game. Even though we lost and I touched the ball probably twice it was still fun. I had a random young man come up to me while I was talking to my friends and he stood a little too close for comfort and said, "I just wanted to tell you that you are so pretty, even though you are my enemy. I am in the other ward." Million shades of red. HAHA enemy? Such a cute young hoodlum and such a sweet compliment. Even in this scary world there are nice people, even if it was a dare.

Stressed to the Max. Yep, you got it. Along with millions of homework this weekend I also had to give a talk in church. 12 minutes? What do you want me to do put people to sleep, bring out snuggies for people so they can have a nap time? My goal three goals when I give a talk is to a) teach people through the spirit. b)make the congregation chuckle (can those 2 words be used in the same sentence?) and c) look semi cute. When I get nervous I end up saying stupid things. Before I texted my sister a selfie approval, she laughed when I said I should introduce myself by saying, "Hi, I am Katelyn Skinner and I am your next date." No worries I avoided such a crazy thing. I gave my first big girl talk on integrity. Even though I didn't have much time to prepare for the talk I am so grateful I got to share because I really needed to refresh myself on such an important topic. Without people full of integrity this earth would be an awful waffle place to live. I hope that I can always stand as a witness of God at all times in all places no matter what the situation. I am so lucky to have the gospel in my life and have a prophet who instructs us and helps us safely back to our eternal home.

No makeup, no smile. My reaction of my to do list this week.

Talk=done. Lucky to have randomness in my life because weird things make me happy!

CUTEST boy ever!

 

Good Lookin' Weekend

Friday, the lovey dove day wasn't too shabby. I got a surprise rose at work from the best guy in my world, my dad! My momma got me some cute red earrings. Little surprise gifts from my siblings. My sweet friend Kori also got me my fave applesauce snack and hersheys cookies and cream candy bar. I felt totally loved. Went home at lunch and my momma made home made mac n cheese (is there anything better in life? I am serious). And got to take some picture for my Humanities class with a nice camera from the library. So I had Kinny and Trey play with me. Anyway spent the night watching a chickflick (didn't even cry!) and eating chinese food. Success.

WOW, cutest brother.

Just for fun.

Lil Penny

This was an attempt at outside, cute kinny!

I have been praying for this weekend to come faster and faster because I have been looking forward to it for weeks! Want to know why this weekend was so attractive? We went to Salt Lake and visited my grandma before she leaves her mission. I am oh so proud of her for serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Family History Center. She is absolutely amazing. While in SLC I got to also see my sissy and her friend Jared(yes this is a shout out).
Best thing: it was 62 degrees in Utah. Miracle!! While shopping I had the desire to buy sandals but then remembered that the Burg consists of slush, sweater, and boot weather. I did shop my little heart out and went to Forever 21 once with Kinny then again when Ave went in, so of course I was that weirdo who already had a bag but was like, "yes, it's me again." My new favorite thing to say; "hunters green." That's the new color I am attracted to.
Ate the most yummy food, probably gained 12 pounds but that's alright. Our hotel had Nutella spread in the little packets so of course I took four extras. It's a good thing I got some Nike running shoes, so I think that evens things out right?
Music and the Spoken Word was wonderful! If you have never gone, make it a goal to go. Mormon Tabernacle choir live is amazing! I love being anywhere on temple square and I love the Salt Lake Temple. Beautiful!

Beautiful family and beautiful temple.

On the way home I enjoyed listening to my old stuff. Jonas Brothers I have missed you and Jesse McCartney where did you go!?


Baha, miss these guys.

Best part of the ride home though besides listening to my kiddie music was studying the Book of Mormon. This week in my religion class I have to write a paper on the enemies of Christ. As I studied I realized that worldly things distract us from reaching our full potential. I know that things of the world will only satisfy us temporarily (I love and hate that word). I want everlasting happiness and I know that I can only do that if I center my life on Jesus Christ. If I do so I know that everything else will fall into place. Love y'all!

Love the weird

Sitting on the school's "sick bed" reading my Valentines from my second grade classmates. This is a memory of Valentines day that I will never forget. That's what too many sugar cookies does to you and too much candy. I remember warning my sister at recess that my tummy hurt but she said that candy would fix it. And now she's a dietetics major. Love you Ave. ;)

My past Valentines Days have been stressful and lonely. I usually get my t-shirt out that says, "No Boyfriend, No Problems." I grew though so now its my little sisters. Elementary I remember freaking out about giving each person the perfect card! Because you can't give the boy you like or really don't like the card that says, "Be Mine Wildcat." (high school musical cards two years in a row). Or even High School when I decided instead of hating the world I would love it by making sixty handmade heart cut outs that said "Happy Valentines Day."(dorky!!) Last year my friends left a stalker note on my car that talked about my chocolate brown eyes and how I was admired all over the school. But despite all these great memories I have decided that I might like Valentines Day. As I have grown up my favorite part of the day now is reflecting on my sweet grandpa whose birthday was on Valentines Day. He was the most kind, gentle, and loving person I have ever known. I hope that someday I can love as much as he loved and have someone love me as much as he loved my grandma.

Sending Grandpa a letter in a balloon on his birthday!

I believe in today's world we spend so much time envying others and facing life like it is a competition. Maybe it is a competition but I believe its not others we are trying to beat, we are trying to beat ourselves. Hate takes so much energy. We all have those struggling days where our attitude of people and the world is negative. Or as my brother Trey would say, "Everyone is a critique." But why? Why are we critiquing others when maybe we have just as many problems?

For example my problem of failure selfies. Weirdo right here.

 This week I really have been struggling to like a person I face quite often. I was then reminded of this scripture in Matthew 5:44, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." I prayed so hard that my Heavenly Father would help me love this person. I know that God loves others just as much as he loves me and that he wants us to be kind and loving to all of our eternal brothers and sisters. I know that we are all children of a loving God. We each chose to come down to this earth to be tested of our faith, kindness, and obedience to God.

One last thought and sorry if I sound scattered, but I am forever grateful for the temple. I know that through the temple I can be sealed to my family, and my future family for time and all eternity. I believe that being unified in the temple is the greatest love you can share with others.

Love the Salt Lake Temple!

Grown up alert?

Grown up alert. I love joking around and I love being kid like but there comes a point when some topics need to be addressed. I feel like I am becoming a bigger part of this world and I now am starting to find my place and my choices may affect me and others around me. I wasn't going to address this topic but its my blog so here it is. I confess I was once a Justin Biebs fan. I even went to his concert last year in SLC and even though I was about 2 miles away, I was in the same room and that is all that mattered because well he was hot and I loved his music. I will even say that the concert was fun and I don't regret going to his concert because I was with two of my best friends. Not ashamed at all. You probably have heard that he has slowly become a huge punk lately. I really disagree with his actions and I have lost all respect for him. And I think its truly sad that so many young girls had a celebrity crush on him and he doesn't care at all about being a good role model. I hope someday he will see that he is letting down his fans by doing such ridiculous things. I hope that these old fans have high enough standards to stand up for their beliefs that partying, being jerkish to people, and all the other lame stuff he is doing is so wrong. I really laughed at all these super dedicated fans and how jealous they were that people in the slammer get to meet Justin before they do. Boo Beliebers.

This was a few years ago, poke away trey!!

Another grown up alert? I have always been a Dr. Pepper drinker, "its the best I love it" (-Nacho). But this week my family branched out and got Mountain Dew code red! I have tried Mountain Dew before and haven't loved it too much but it had a cherry flavor so I tried it. LOVED IT. In my family Mountain Dew is the big people drink so that proves that I am growing up as well!

Yummy meal. Then again, maybe things don't change (goldfish)!

Now on to the important stuff. This week has been crazy and I have had 3 essays due! Going to BYU-I could be one of the best decisions I have made. Because I was sure I was going to crack under pressure this week but then I was reminded that help is never far away. I was encouraged to pray before each time I study. Sounds crazy right? I usually pray right before I have a huge test and then think not much of it. But this week as I was studying I prayed and I know that God heard my prayers because I felt a peaceful feeling come over me and I was able to accomplish all I needed to. I know that if I pray continually that God will help me more, and I definitely want that help. I want to be able to learn more about the subjects I am studying so that later in life I can better contribute to the world!  I know that God is aware of each one of us. He knows me better than I know myself and is willing to watch over and protect me in any situation if I go to Him first. Yay for growing up!

I may be a little grown up but my studying position stays the same. Weird? Yes, I know.