The Most Important Thing

My Facebook cover photo is simple. It says nothing more than, "The most important thing is to be happy." The picture behind these words of wisdom is the sky. So simple, right? Wrong. 

Like I have said before, getting back in to the groove of things is more difficult than ever before. On Thursday I sat with a friend in the BYUSA office and we just talked for two hours. Okay it wasn't really talking. We were venting to each other. The day before we had gone down and just studied in the Wilk, and people recognized both of us from BYUSA pictures, posters, the knew our names or so on. We are NEVER off duty from BYUSA. We always have to be the examples and often put on a smile whether we want to or not. It is hard. I expected them to recognize her, but when they recognized me as well, I knew we were in for it. Anyways, we sat and vented... for two hours. I mean, really, we both needed someone to just sit and listen, and to have such a good friend and chocolate there it made things even better. When we were done, we apologized to each other for venting so much, even though we knew we both needed it, and we hugged for a really long time. Walking home, I felt like a new person. Not having to look so perfectly put together for a couple hours relieved me. On my way, another person stopped me and talked to me because they "knew" me. I did not mind. I love it. I like knowing I am not invisible like I was last year. I like people knowing my name even though I have no idea who they are. I like it when they stop me to talk to me. 

Friday I was ready for classes.  I went to both of them with a twinkle in my eye and a spring in my step. I enjoyed them both. A lot. It was kind of weird considering they were Statistics and Family Finance. I came home, did laundry and a few other chores, made my room look more homey, got homework done, and did everything that suited my fancy. I went to the Women's Volleyball game, and then went to Fall Fest. Along with Dani, Makenna, Kaitlyn, Janessa, and Whitney, I got J-Dawgs, got to talk and have fun, and went to Comedy Sports which is a stand up comedy group. We were joined by Eric and Maddie for that. They were so funny! When we were done, we went our separate ways, and a few of us went to watch "Sister Act." I left before the movie was over because it was late, but walking down the stairs to my apartment I realized the significance of my cover photo. It is so true! The most important thing really is to be happy. When you are happy, everything seems so much better. So many heavy thoughts will try to weigh you down, but you can't let it. I was letting the stress of classes, homework, and my insane schedule get the best of me. I won't let it this time. I like being the one people look to when they need someone happy. I love being able to brighten someone's day even when I can't necessarily brighten my own. Here's the thing though... By creating light for others, we naturally light our own way. The most important thing really is to be happy.
Because it is the last day of the week I also need to write three things I am thankful for. This time it is all going to be people who I love so much.
1. I am thankful for Mallory for venting with me. I love her. She is wonderful.
2. I am thankful for Abe and his hugs and high fives. I am also thankful for him because at Fall Fest he was making me laugh SO hard when he kept saying my name over the megaphone like Dani did last winter in her own kind of creepy way.
3. I am thankful for all of those that went to Fall Fest with me. I really love them all and always enjoy their company.