I live life.

So I have been contemplating on the random things of life.
               For one. I have been thinking about all of the wonderful things that I've learned in my so far 6 months of being a nanny. So far,  I've traveled from Chicago( 4 months) to Malibu to Seattle to Maui and now to Manhattan Beach, California.
                                               My life isn't boring.
                                       
                                       I've traveled, adjusted and I have really learned to love this adventure.
                   And not only can I ride the metro in Chicago, but I can now use pepper spray as well. I can also catch a taxi, and navigate through a big city. ( well sort of. ) use a high-tech alarm system, and most importantly know how to stop a 2 year old from having a insane temper tantrum (without bribes).
No, but in all seriousness, I have learned so many things; things that I know I wouldn't have learned unless I had moved out of Utah and into the non-Mormon world, or the real world.
                                     I've gained some real life perspective as well.

                                          So I'm gonna break it down for you.
       Twenty things I've learned since I've moved out of Utah. ( or knew but didn't apply until I left Utah.)

1.  Sometimes you have to leave your hometown to appreciate it. :)

2. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

3. Everyone wants to be loved, understood and respected. People aren't scary. :)

4. Trust until someone gives you a reason not to trust.

5. My mom is the hardest working person I know.

6. Accepting someone doesn't mean you have to agree with what they do.

7. Just because someone doesn't live their life they way you do; doesn't necessarily mean that they are a bad person.

8. Be assertive, bold, and say what is on your mind. It makes life more enjoyable.

9. Revenge is never a good idea. never ever.

10. Don't ride the metro at night.

11. Don't plan out your life, because God will always have a different plan for you.

12. Do what you want NOW. Don't wait, cause you might not have the opprotunity again.

13. BE SPONTANEOUS!!!

14. Dating: Boys who have impressive resumes doesn't always equal good boys.

15. My testimony is 100x greater since I've really had to really defend my religion.

16.  Put yourself in a uncomfortable situation and see how you handle it. ( It builds character.)

17.  Ask questions.

18.  All people should read a book about body language, it helps. ALOT. :)

19. Forgive, forgive and forgive. Your worst enemy can become your best friend, but only if you can forgive.

20.  Never lose contact with old friends. :)


I feel like this list could go on and on and on.... but I'm ending it here.

My life is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, superb, glorious and all things marvelous.
I am so grateful for my experience and my friends and family and all things new and old. Life couldn't get better,
               It really couldn't.
( And don't worry, as I write more I'll elaborate on those 20 things that I've learned.)

This is just the beginning. I promise.
                                                           As my friend rissa would say " Good night yo". peace.