"Next Year All Our Troubles Will Be Miles Away"

Happy New Year Internet!!

Well, I just cleaned up after my New Year's Bash, it was a success if I do say so myself. Complete with a fireworks show and great fun and good company.

I've been thinking about what I want my New Years Resolutions to be all week and I came across something that really struck me. I realize this may seem a little late, but trust me, there is a point. Last week I was watching Meet Me in St. Louis, cause I have never seen it. And there's a scene where Judy Garland is singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and the words really hit me. Go ahead, listen for yourself.

So, the song says:

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
Next year all our
 troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
Next Year all our
 troubles will be miles away.

Which really got me to thinking about 2010. It has been a HARD year for me. As I look back I am amazed that I even survived. But then I heard the song and there was something that resonated with me about troubles being miles away. While I completely recognize that life isn't going to be perfect in 2011, I find hope in the fresh start 2011 brings! 

 

So, I share with you, for the purpose of making myself more accountable... 

Krystal's Goals for 2011 

Goal for 2011: Complete Couch to 5K and run the Chena River Run.

Short Term Goal: Visit the SRC...become acquainted with ye old elliptical again...

Long Term Goal: Work up to running a marathon.

Goal for 2011: Finish 3 Semesters of College. (I'm doing summer... hooray!)

Short Term Goal: Go early on Monday and try to get into that Ethics class.

 Long Term Goal: Graduate already so you can play with your own class!

Goal for 2011: Go to the temple 6 times.

Short Term Goal: Renew Temple recommend. 

Long Term Goal: Go to the temple regularly (at least monthly)

Goal for 2011: Be more social and authentic in relationships.

Short Term Goal: Find a friend.

Long Term Goal: Have a New Year's Kiss for 2012

So, there you have it internet. I'm leaving 2010 and all it's hard things in the past. This year all those troubles are miles away.

Happy New Year! 

You can add this to the reasons why I LOVE Alaska!

Hi Internet,

I just finished making some Christmas Candies. Yum and the family is all here, YAY! I need to post an update, so in the meantime, please enjoy this Youtube gem.

The Christmas Spirit

Hi Internet.

I found this online today and it really helped me remember why we celebrate Christmas.

I hope we can each find meaningful ways to invite the spirit of Christ into our Holiday season. If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to ask or go here.

For, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11

This Inspired me today...

Hi Internet,

I found this tonight and I think it's changing my life.

I'm working on my list, I'll post it later. What would you do???

I'll admit, I might have a problem

Hey Internet,

Finals are almost over! And the Kindies LOVED the decorations!

So, I'm a little T'd. You see, I am obsessed with Hallmark Movies. I LOVE them! They're always happy and the dog always comes back and the couple always falls in love. My favorite things.

Well, this movie recently came out on DVD and I REALLY want to see it.


BUT it is ALWAYS rented from Redbox and it's been #1 on my Netflix Queue for almost a month and I can't get a copy. Sheesh. I'm gonna need a Christmas miracle just to watch the dang show! Haha!

You know what I love more than Hallmark movies??? The commercials they play during the movie. Ahhh. Grab the tissue. Love them. This is one of my faves. Enjoy!

Must be Santa!

Hi Internet! Happy 3 more classes 'til semester is OVER!

So, have I told you lately I LOVE my job?

Cause I do.

I attended the Elementary School Band and Orchestra concert. Ah, the memories. I'll have to be honest, it was a bit painful. Apologies to anyone who I made come listen to my Christmas Concerts for 9 years. :) I love how they play the same songs each year. I love the little saxophone player who puffs his cheeks on every note and the little flutes on the front row counting their rest measures out loud. I love how the band kids whisper to each other about how they sounded SOOOO much better than the orchestra and vice versa. I love how those little guys think they sounded SO AWESOME on Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Good Times!

This wasn't from today, I found it on the internet. I'll try to find some pics of my band days... CLASSY!

Speaking of classy...

Tonight our classroom looked a little like this. Oh, and we have a tree and about a bazillion more lights. Pretty sure that if the Fire Marshall came in he'd shut us down... Scrooge! But isn't it beautiful??

Well, I just realized this picture really doesn't do it justice. I'll post a better one. I can't wait to see their little faces! Oh, but the best part, look who did all the decorations!!

Man, The Big S and I have verrry similar handwriting. Weird!

If this doesn't put you in the Holiday Spirit your heart is made of stone!

Hi Internet!

It's Christmas time! I love Christmas, but I'll save that for another post... Today I was super crafty and made 6 Christmas presents for less than $4 each! Pretty impressive, if I do say so myself. They're not quite done yet, but don't you worry, I will be posting pics soon.

Now, as many of you know I am an avid Mariah Carey fan and have been since 1995. Well, I'm all sorts of obsessed with her new Christmas CD! Special thanks to my friend Courtney who sent it to me! It's Christmas AND Ghetto. My two favorite things!

This song is probably my fave.

I'm telling you, if this doesn't get you in the Holiday spirit... nothing will. And I'm afraid we can no longer be friends. (Jokes! But I really do love this song.)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have finals to study for. Oh, have I mentioned I'm kicking this semester's trash? Cause I SO am!

Enjoy!