SOME THOUGHTS

SOMETIMES:

I am not my best self.

I stress out entirely more than necessary.

I don't balance life like I want.

BUT THEN:

I am reminded I am blessed.

I feel comfort in small ways.

I am happy and get back on track.

SOB STORY:

Last week was one of those crazy "sometimes...but then" kind of weeks. I was really struggling to:

Get homework done, eat healthy, get some exercise in, read scriptures, say prayers, yada yada yada...basically everything I know I need to and I want to get done just wasn't really getting done effectively, if at all. Add to that the annoyance of dumb happenings throughout the week and you have an upset, stressed out, whining Whitney. And then of course the stress kicks in, then guilt, then tears, then venting to my mom (this time it happened to be my dad as mom was playing in Scottsdale...venting to dad isn't so bad afterall, although I still missed you mom! I'll vent to you both now...buahaha.) Back to the story: This isn't a new occurance or anything, but nevertheless still completely unwelcomed.

TURNING POINT:

Dads really do know how to listen and say just the thing you need to hear. Especially my dad. It was thoughtful, hilarious, and really helped me change my attitude. Then my mom returned from Scottsdale to spend some time with me- so fun! Amazing what some laughter, cupcakes, and working on a stupid assignment until 1 AM with your mother will do for a girl. Try it sometime. My parents are the GREATEST. I was finally beginning to calm down from the stresses, but still feeling like I just can't balance everything in life out quite right.

THEN THE MAIL CAME:

You all know I love getting mail..obviously. It's the only way of communicating with my best pal across the country. Without really knowing the extent of what is going on in my life, this is the advice he chose to include in his short letter. "So let me give you words from an apostle, Elder Bednar. We met him awhile back and we got to ask him questions. One question was asked 'How do you keep everything balanced in your life?' And this is what he said, 'You can't keep it all balanced together. It's impossible. It's like those Chinese people who spin plates on a stick. They have a stick with a plate spinning at the top and they put it on their leg. Then they add another one. They see the first on starting to fall so they go back and spin that one. Then back to the second one. Then they add a third one. They can not spin them all at the same time, it's one by one.'"

And that my friends is exactly what he wrote and exactly what I needed to hear. For real. How does he do that?? Answer to my prayers. Just goes to show that Heavenly Father is listening and will answer us in the strangest of ways. (Or through your best friend who is oddly connected to you and your needs...) But there you have it folks, ya can't balance life. It's impossible. I just gotta do the best I can with making time and focusing on one thing at a time. Whew...glad I finally have that understood.

Thanks for checking in on me, I hope you haven't been bored to tears with this post. Here is hoping that you all can work on one plate at a time. Love you all!

Kisses, Whit

Blogging Slacker

Hi peeps!

Sorry for my absence...

I just haven't felt like blogging lately.

But I suppose now is the time to jump back on the bliggity bloggity band wagon.

We'll see how long this lasts...:)

News as of late:

I took two fantastic trips to

my MOST favorite summer destination- LAKE POWELL

Let me just say that they were quite dandy.

Fun-filled, sun-filled, all around great time!

Spent a few days in good ol' Kanab-

Cheering my awesome sis in her softball games.

She can rock those softball pants like no one else! haha

That cute little preemie is too cute and talented for her own good!

Headed to Davis, CA to say adios to my cousin, Braden.

He is serving the Lord for 2 years in Budapest, Hungary!

Yay Beeda!! I can't believe we are that old now.

Wiscombe cousins+awesome Davis=

ONE AMAZING WEEKEND!

Many weekends I traveled to my other

most favorite place to be...HOME!

I love my family so much- they rock.

And they are stuck with me for an eternity,

buahahaha--lucky me! :)

Being away from them has made me appreciate them

much more than I could have ever imagined.

My parents are the best people I know,

and I could not ask for better friends than my sisters.

Can I just say how blessed I am?! Seriously.

School has now started...bring on the dirt poorness.

Orientation: check.

Meet practicum teacher: check.

1st day of classes: check.

$300+ in textbooks: check.

$1700 tuition: check.

Yikes, talk about stressful semester!!

I can't help but wonder if I am ready for all of it-

Yes, I am so excited to be in the Elem. Ed. Program finally

That is what this whole college gig is all about anyway!

BUT I am feeling overwhelmed

by all that being in the program entails.

it's gonna be a whammy!

If you have a prayer to spare for me,

I'd sure appreciate it, thanks! :)

Other news: I feel old.

My goodness 20 should not feel so old!

But many of my friends are:

a. married

b. engaged

c. havin kidlets

You choose one and I'll name a friend(s)

who it applies to. It is craziness I tell ya!

Don't get me wrong, I am pretty happy with life as it is!

but I'm getting left behind a bit...we are too young!!

Congrats to all of them though

I am excited for them all! :D

Well folks, there you have it.

The rundown of my life details in a nutshell.

Kisses, Whit

xoxo

P.S. T is doing well teachin' and a-preachin',

Letters still go out, letters still come in

Just thought I'd let ya'll know :)

COUSINS

Here is Whit.

Here is Allie.

They are cousins.

They love to get together.

See Whit smile.

See Allie smile.

Click.

Picture taken.

Hear Whit laugh.

Hear Allie laugh.

Picutre looks goofy...

click.

New picture(s) taken...

Somewhat presentable.

Where is Aryn?

She makes our trio complete.

Thats why we can't get a perfect picture.

Oh well...maybe next time.

Here is to good times with cousins!!

I love them dearly!!

Kisses, Whit

P.S. I hope you all have as much fun with your cousins as I do with mine! :)

life is good

not too much happening in this neck of the woods

but life is oh so good.

Fun things done as of late:

-letters continue to roll in from NC

-visit from a dear friend, Noelle, for a few days

before she heads to Alaska for 18 months

which included:

cuppycakes at 25 main

shopping for stylish accessories

laughter

disney movies

fabulous memories

-Sunday spent with my adored extended family

-fun with the roomies each and everyday

-sunny STG is finally getting its summer warmth

-creating memories with old and new friends

-finals are in and grades are good

There are so many more reasons for life being so good

But these are some of the fun things that have filled my days lately.

Kisses, Whit

Dear Mr. Mailman

I have tried to patiently wait.

Today you will deliver a nice little package.

This package is coming from NC.

Do you understand my excitement?

I would appreciate if you could make 4:00 come faster.

Maybe you could skip your lunch break and deliver it?

Or maybe I'll just quit whining and wait...

BUT OH THE ANTICIPATION IS KILLING ME! :)

Kisses, Whit

MISSING

this is my best friend

right now he is serving a mission in Raleigh, NC
I miss him.

Do you have a best friend?

So I've been thinking...
it is quite an amazing thing when you find a friend who:

makes you smile without trying

makes you burst with laughter at any moment

comforts you when your day has been the worst

lets you comfort them when their day has been the worst

takes you on adventures that no one else could

has so much in common, that its like they are part of you

is so honest, they'll tell you when you are a grump

forgives you when you are a grump

admits when they are being a grump

lets you have space when needed

but never stays away too long

is confident in their strengths

but not afraid to show weaknesses

inspires you to be better

encourages you when you need backup

will be a complete goofball with you

but knows when it is time to be serious

I could go on...but I won't

You get the idea.

I have many best friends,

But this one is different.

We may live different lives for now

And I don't know what the future holds for us.

All I know is that we all need

a true blue, genuine, best friend.

I am pretty blessed to have this one.

Kisses, Whit

ACCEPTED

Reading the letter....

(I think you can tell what the outcome was by my face!)

Do you see those words at the top?

"Dear Whitney,

Congratulations on YOUR ACCEPTANCE into the

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
at DIXIE STATE COLLEGE of UTAH."

That's right folks- I'm gonna be a teacher!

Can I just tell you how relieved I am to finally know?!

I've been waiting on pins for the past month, just dying to know what is next.

Now I know, and I can hardly believe it!

All the hours of homework,

Tears of frustration,

Prayers,

Fasting,

Faith,
Has all come down to this.

Thank you Dixie for accepting me,

Thank you mom for being my inspiration and mentor,

Thank you dad for the blessings you gave me when I needed them,

Thank you sisters for loving and believing in me,

Thank you friends and family for encouraging me,

And thank you Heavenly Father for being there every step of the way.

I couldn't have done it without any of you.

I am so excited for this opportunity.

2 more years is all I have.

Then I will be a legit professional educator-

(atleast that is the expected outcome.)

2 YEARS! WOOO HOOO!!

Kisses, Whit