Dear Boys of BYU,
I have heard from several of you that you are confused on who you should date. I have an answer:
"Now brethren, do not expect perfection in your choice of mate. Do not be so particular that you over look her most important qualities of having a strong testimony, living the principles of the gospel, loving home, wanting to be a mother in zion, and supporting in your priesthood responsibilities. Of couse, she should be attractive to you but do not just date one girl after another for the sole pleasure of dating without seeking the Lord's confirmation in your choice of your eternal companions. And one good yardstick as to whether a person might be the right one for you is this: in her presence, do you think your noblest thoughts; do you aspire to your finest deeds, do you wish you were better than you are?" - elder benson
This, gentlemen of BYU is what you should be focusing on. Not non committal make outs, or who is dating the 'hottest' girl.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Nothing really
It's been a whole week. Sorry. How are you? I have been thinking about my readers and had an overwhelming wish that you are all safe, sound and happy. January can be a bit of a dull month so I hope you can find something good in your life that inspires you to be better and to make someone else's day great. This week nothing unusual happened-- I do have a considerable amount of small things that made me have moments of extraordinary joy during my unusual week however. I enjoyed a glass of chocolate soy milk, Community thursday night, nice chats with good friends, day dreaming time, new songs found on itunes, and other such nonsense. It is the simple things that make my day extraordinary I tell you. I will Be back soon when I've got something really great to share this week.
XOXO
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Take a Chance
Quick Update:
I told you one of my goals was to take chances and by george I have!! If you really know me and know what I did on Sunday AND Tuesday your jaw would drop to the floor. (especially the sunday one. Call me for details.) Yes ladies and gentleman the New and Improved Cailey is growing in front of your very eyes. " Caye you are growing Leaps and Bounds" as my good friend Matt often tells me.
And because my theme is to take chances I found a song that gets me going each day. I love it: "Take a chance" - Magic Numbers. Such a good song.. listen to it and I challenge you to go and take a chance of your own. (and when I say this I mean you should take a chance that will benefit your life for the better!)
I told you one of my goals was to take chances and by george I have!! If you really know me and know what I did on Sunday AND Tuesday your jaw would drop to the floor. (especially the sunday one. Call me for details.) Yes ladies and gentleman the New and Improved Cailey is growing in front of your very eyes. " Caye you are growing Leaps and Bounds" as my good friend Matt often tells me.
And because my theme is to take chances I found a song that gets me going each day. I love it: "Take a chance" - Magic Numbers. Such a good song.. listen to it and I challenge you to go and take a chance of your own. (and when I say this I mean you should take a chance that will benefit your life for the better!)
Thursday, January 7, 2010
My oh My oh My.
Is it really a new year already? Sometimes it seems like the 2009 just continued on. My classes this semester are going to be Lots of work, but ones that I am super interested in so that makes up for it. Even though my break was so great, being back here and jumping right back into school has made it feel like fall semester never ended-- and it will last on and on till spring semester is over. ug. Nevertheless, tis 2010 and I am determined to kick myself back into shape so I wanted to post my goals on here. I heard once that making goals public make one feel more obligated to finish them. This is exactly what I intend to do.
Ready?
Read Book of Mormon again this semester
Say my prayers daily (and little thank-you one's throughout the day)
Eat healthy aka NO SUGAR
Stay on top of my homework-- write papers in advanced
Speak softer, kinder words
Take chances
Attend temple regularly
Keep room clean
RUN HALF MARATHON (may 1st 2010) Commitment and Strength.
Now as you all know I love to run. I thought to myself, why not run a half marathon this year. And so, I am starting my 13 week training. I will continue to update on my progress just so that I can keep track and see improvements. I am so excited!! I have wanted to do this for a very long time.
Happy New Year 2010!!!
Is it really a new year already? Sometimes it seems like the 2009 just continued on. My classes this semester are going to be Lots of work, but ones that I am super interested in so that makes up for it. Even though my break was so great, being back here and jumping right back into school has made it feel like fall semester never ended-- and it will last on and on till spring semester is over. ug. Nevertheless, tis 2010 and I am determined to kick myself back into shape so I wanted to post my goals on here. I heard once that making goals public make one feel more obligated to finish them. This is exactly what I intend to do.
Ready?
Read Book of Mormon again this semester
Say my prayers daily (and little thank-you one's throughout the day)
Eat healthy aka NO SUGAR
Stay on top of my homework-- write papers in advanced
Speak softer, kinder words
Take chances
Attend temple regularly
Keep room clean
RUN HALF MARATHON (may 1st 2010) Commitment and Strength.
Now as you all know I love to run. I thought to myself, why not run a half marathon this year. And so, I am starting my 13 week training. I will continue to update on my progress just so that I can keep track and see improvements. I am so excited!! I have wanted to do this for a very long time.
Happy New Year 2010!!!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Happy Christmas Dear Bloggers
What makes Christmas so sensational? Besides the normal hustle and bustle of the daily Christmas rituals and traditions there is really something magical that I am sure you each would agree, resides in your own home each year. I know the gourmet food, Christmas caroling, family discussions, games, relaxing, and reconnecting with loved ones all play a part, but I am convinced that Christmas is attributed from my crazy, chaotic, loveable, sporadic, partiers, humorous, caring, eccentric, sexy (I tribute that adjective to my brother in law) Unique family. We are the essence of a beautiful chaos
I could not ask for better parents, siblings, and friends to surround me during this holiday season. I am so grateful for family who protects, guides and takes my shortcomings with love and patience. My life is abundant in blessings galore and I wonder if I really deserve such a family as mine. May your Holidays be bright and merry! Eat up and revel in the fantastically s’wonderful Christmas break! Love to all!!
I could not ask for better parents, siblings, and friends to surround me during this holiday season. I am so grateful for family who protects, guides and takes my shortcomings with love and patience. My life is abundant in blessings galore and I wonder if I really deserve such a family as mine. May your Holidays be bright and merry! Eat up and revel in the fantastically s’wonderful Christmas break! Love to all!!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Ida Pearle
You have to check out this art work. Her art is very creative, fun, and unique. I am pretty much obsessed with it.
check it out: www.idapearle.com
check it out: www.idapearle.com
Saturday, December 5, 2009
I can do it.
People be proud of me please.
Tonight I performed with Miriam and my sister Mackenna for BYU's songwriters showcase. ME. Did you get that? Cailey Gallacher (more like Kate Gallagher -- they spelled my name wrong on the program) actually sang in front of 80 + people!
I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it--and I did.
Pat on the back to myself. :)
Tonight I performed with Miriam and my sister Mackenna for BYU's songwriters showcase. ME. Did you get that? Cailey Gallacher (more like Kate Gallagher -- they spelled my name wrong on the program) actually sang in front of 80 + people!
I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it--and I did.
Pat on the back to myself. :)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
100th Post
This is my 100th post. Huzzah!
Twas the day of the 100th post for my blog,
And I sat on my couch eating cupcakes like a hog.
My schoolwork was spread out all over the floor,
Just studying away-- oh what a bore!
I started to think of off topic things,
of holidays and such and what christmas brings.
Service and cooking and singing with friends
laughing and sledding and my new short hair split ends.
When all of a sudden I realized, My blog!!
Its the 100th post and I've got to write a monologue!
Away to my laptop I moved in a flash
but got distracted and took out my trash.
The weather outside was blistering cold
and I quickly recalled my blog was still untold!
With a little skip and a hop here and there
I made it back inside with a shouting declare:
I'll write this post if its the last thing I do
so I sat down again and began anew.
Now tsk tsk my hands went all over the keyboard
as fast as my little fingers could afford!
My thoughts got all mangled and I couldn't express
the feelings I had and I started to stress.
All my words came out wrong; all the sentences blurry
Like a crazy old lady all up in a flurry!
And then in a moment I knew what to write
and my thoughts kept on coming all through the night!
I am so grateful I excitedly began,
for family, friends, and Heavenly Father' great plan.
I realized right what my 100th post would be
a post full of gratitude, a thankful decree
As I finished my musings for this, my 100th post
I realized what I wanted the most.
I want all you bloggers to live life in delight
Happy 100th post and have a good night!
Twas the day of the 100th post for my blog,
And I sat on my couch eating cupcakes like a hog.
My schoolwork was spread out all over the floor,
Just studying away-- oh what a bore!
I started to think of off topic things,
of holidays and such and what christmas brings.
Service and cooking and singing with friends
laughing and sledding and my new short hair split ends.
When all of a sudden I realized, My blog!!
Its the 100th post and I've got to write a monologue!
Away to my laptop I moved in a flash
but got distracted and took out my trash.
The weather outside was blistering cold
and I quickly recalled my blog was still untold!
With a little skip and a hop here and there
I made it back inside with a shouting declare:
I'll write this post if its the last thing I do
so I sat down again and began anew.
Now tsk tsk my hands went all over the keyboard
as fast as my little fingers could afford!
My thoughts got all mangled and I couldn't express
the feelings I had and I started to stress.
All my words came out wrong; all the sentences blurry
Like a crazy old lady all up in a flurry!
And then in a moment I knew what to write
and my thoughts kept on coming all through the night!
I am so grateful I excitedly began,
for family, friends, and Heavenly Father' great plan.
I realized right what my 100th post would be
a post full of gratitude, a thankful decree
As I finished my musings for this, my 100th post
I realized what I wanted the most.
I want all you bloggers to live life in delight
Happy 100th post and have a good night!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
50 things I love
1. Fortune Cookies- always loved them alway will
2. Learning to play the song will you still love me tomorrow on Guitar
3. Cooking desserts for friends
4. John Mayers new song Friends, Lovers or nothing
5. Norah Jones new song, December
6. German
7. Gingko Tree
8. My running shoes
9. My Laptop
10. Home
11. Cupcakes
12. My design class
13. Sketching nature
14. Textiles
15. Paint
16. Tennis
17. The boy who said I smelled delicious today
18. Amber Romance Lotion
19. The Sun
20. My new yellow gloves
21. My great collection of rings
22. My Memories from Study Abroad
23. Good conversations
24. The book Anne of Green Gables
25. My fav. drink : Lemons + Water
26. My nephew who is 3 months away from being born
27. The Longoria Family
28. My own Wonderful Family
29. Thanksgiving
30. Sledding
31. The smell of burn day
32. Starbucks Hot chocolate
33. The 4th Floor of the Library
34. The TV show BONES
35. Playing the Piano
36. Building Ikea furniture (its quite easy)
37. People who accept my quirks
38. Different Furniture styles
39. Celery and peanut butter
40. Soy chocolate milk
41. TOASTED wheat thins + gouda
42. Spring
43. A clean room
44. Camping
45. My roof
46. Andy's J.crew Hair
47. Christmas decorations
48. My fish aquarium I am going to buy after Christmas
49. The movie You've got Mail
50. LIfe.
2. Learning to play the song will you still love me tomorrow on Guitar
3. Cooking desserts for friends
4. John Mayers new song Friends, Lovers or nothing
5. Norah Jones new song, December
6. German
7. Gingko Tree
8. My running shoes
9. My Laptop
10. Home
11. Cupcakes
12. My design class
13. Sketching nature
14. Textiles
15. Paint
16. Tennis
17. The boy who said I smelled delicious today
18. Amber Romance Lotion
19. The Sun
20. My new yellow gloves
21. My great collection of rings
22. My Memories from Study Abroad
23. Good conversations
24. The book Anne of Green Gables
25. My fav. drink : Lemons + Water
26. My nephew who is 3 months away from being born
27. The Longoria Family
28. My own Wonderful Family
29. Thanksgiving
30. Sledding
31. The smell of burn day
32. Starbucks Hot chocolate
33. The 4th Floor of the Library
34. The TV show BONES
35. Playing the Piano
36. Building Ikea furniture (its quite easy)
37. People who accept my quirks
38. Different Furniture styles
39. Celery and peanut butter
40. Soy chocolate milk
41. TOASTED wheat thins + gouda
42. Spring
43. A clean room
44. Camping
45. My roof
46. Andy's J.crew Hair
47. Christmas decorations
48. My fish aquarium I am going to buy after Christmas
49. The movie You've got Mail
50. LIfe.
Monday, November 16, 2009
What the...
My dream last night was on the breach of being epic. It goes as follows:
F.B.I. is corrupt- they are searching for secret documents that are hidden in my old run down victorian house. I just got back to my house from a trip to Italy (it was like five minutes from my house) and I come to find that my house is surrounded by the FBI. I know that my friend (Katie Cassidy) has just been killed and she hid secret documents, which I later find out are hidden in the corner of the room up in the roof-beam area. The FBI agent who is pretending to be good (Benjamin Bratt) has my house surrounded. Of course I know he is bad (somehow I just know) and my brother (Dan Byrd) and I are trying to escape with the documents to give to the "right people". I don't know how I know who and why they are the right people but it just is that way in dreams. Eventually I remember some calculation from some scientific doctor that has this theory about escaping through kitchen floors under the house. So automatically when I remember this I see a hole in the kitchen just big enough for me to crawl down into. But I don't have the documents because FBI agent is in the room where they reside. He knows it is somewhere in the house but i am the only one who coincidently knows where the documents are hidden and naturally I don't tell him. As I am trying to get down through the hole in the kitchen floor and escape from under the house my alarm clock wakes me up for Monday morning class.
BUT WAIT A SECOND. Did I make it? Was I able to get the documents to "the people" and expose all of the FBI? Could I have been the next Jack Bauer?
Darn you Alarm clock.
(You can see each actor/actress that guest appeared in my dream here:)
FBI AGENT: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000973/
Dead Friend: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1556320/
Brother: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0126004/
F.B.I. is corrupt- they are searching for secret documents that are hidden in my old run down victorian house. I just got back to my house from a trip to Italy (it was like five minutes from my house) and I come to find that my house is surrounded by the FBI. I know that my friend (Katie Cassidy) has just been killed and she hid secret documents, which I later find out are hidden in the corner of the room up in the roof-beam area. The FBI agent who is pretending to be good (Benjamin Bratt) has my house surrounded. Of course I know he is bad (somehow I just know) and my brother (Dan Byrd) and I are trying to escape with the documents to give to the "right people". I don't know how I know who and why they are the right people but it just is that way in dreams. Eventually I remember some calculation from some scientific doctor that has this theory about escaping through kitchen floors under the house. So automatically when I remember this I see a hole in the kitchen just big enough for me to crawl down into. But I don't have the documents because FBI agent is in the room where they reside. He knows it is somewhere in the house but i am the only one who coincidently knows where the documents are hidden and naturally I don't tell him. As I am trying to get down through the hole in the kitchen floor and escape from under the house my alarm clock wakes me up for Monday morning class.
BUT WAIT A SECOND. Did I make it? Was I able to get the documents to "the people" and expose all of the FBI? Could I have been the next Jack Bauer?
Darn you Alarm clock.
(You can see each actor/actress that guest appeared in my dream here:)
FBI AGENT: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000973/
Dead Friend: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1556320/
Brother: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0126004/
Saturday, November 14, 2009
"Chu ladies are great"
Morgan Anderson and Lily DuRose are 2 of my most favorite ladies to ever live. Why? Let me tell you why! Because they both have adapted and adopted the weird high voice/lisp/surfer/ strange duck-woodstock voice that has evolved over time from all of us hanging out/living together. Friday and Saturday night was spent studying together and laughing our heads off. We did have time to sneak to the mall for some fun shopping. Lily bought a footsie-onesie for Mo to wear. It is pretty amazing and she wore it all night. Lil and I tried to watch Princess Bride but failed because the DVD was so scratched. Even though we were disappointed I have not laughed so hard.
Update on weather here in Provo: SNOW. I was severely disappointed when I woke up to the snow storm going on. Especially because I had to walk up to campus to take a test. boo. Snow please go away till after Thanksgiving. Thank you very much.
Update on weather here in Provo: SNOW. I was severely disappointed when I woke up to the snow storm going on. Especially because I had to walk up to campus to take a test. boo. Snow please go away till after Thanksgiving. Thank you very much.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Metaphorically speaking
Last night I could not sleep. Something was on my mind. As I laid in my comfy, warm, cozy bed I was thinking about expectations that all of us have for our lives. I started to wonder, as I often do, about why expectations are such a complete let down. Because of my wasteful wonderings I came up with this metaphor that made complete sense.
Metaphorically speaking:
Our hearts and brains work as intelligence and emotion bound up in an endless realm of possible expectations. When a new expectation (love, school, idea, dream) enters our life we have to start examining this new piece. Somehow you must figure out how you fit it into your heart (life). You consider this as a thought and emotion. You rearrange parts of your heart to create an opening for this new expectation. You have spent time now finding a way to fit this new opening in your life and heart and when you do, you expect it to be filled. However, when this expectation fails you now are left with an unavoidable void. You suddenly realize you have just spent time figuring out how to create room and now when you have the room there is nothing able to fill it anymore. So what can you do? You cannot close this void-- you can only proceed to fill it with something new. Something unrelated to what is was before. A new expectation... big enough to fill the void and keep it full. If you let it empty you are quickly reminded that the once expectation was denied a viable space. You fill the void daily until what you do to fill it becomes habit. For the rest of your life you are filling it with something new. Luckily our heart and mind work together to create a feeling of stability and you forget the void, with only occasional small glimpses of a realm of what could have been.
This is what I realized: I have many expectations and many voids, but life is good and in time things will work out for the best. As I finished my thought I was able to finally drift off to sleep...
Metaphorically speaking:
Our hearts and brains work as intelligence and emotion bound up in an endless realm of possible expectations. When a new expectation (love, school, idea, dream) enters our life we have to start examining this new piece. Somehow you must figure out how you fit it into your heart (life). You consider this as a thought and emotion. You rearrange parts of your heart to create an opening for this new expectation. You have spent time now finding a way to fit this new opening in your life and heart and when you do, you expect it to be filled. However, when this expectation fails you now are left with an unavoidable void. You suddenly realize you have just spent time figuring out how to create room and now when you have the room there is nothing able to fill it anymore. So what can you do? You cannot close this void-- you can only proceed to fill it with something new. Something unrelated to what is was before. A new expectation... big enough to fill the void and keep it full. If you let it empty you are quickly reminded that the once expectation was denied a viable space. You fill the void daily until what you do to fill it becomes habit. For the rest of your life you are filling it with something new. Luckily our heart and mind work together to create a feeling of stability and you forget the void, with only occasional small glimpses of a realm of what could have been.
This is what I realized: I have many expectations and many voids, but life is good and in time things will work out for the best. As I finished my thought I was able to finally drift off to sleep...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Gossip Girl Provo Style
Today has been an interesting day to say the least. May I explain how funny it has been?
First off my life has been inadvertently brought into an episode of Gossip Girl Provo style. It is ridiculous really. For some reason girls who do not even know me have stalked me in the library, stalked me on Facebook, and required lots of information about me through various people. I think it's weird. Someone told me that they must be in love with me... and that could very well be true, but I am pretty sure they just have nothing better to do. I can't give too many details but let me say how hilarious the situation is. I was merely sitting in the library when this chick walks in and stares me down. Little did I know what she was up to. I only knew she was the new gf of a guy I started dating a while back. I had my dear friend Christian do some investigation work and he over heard her on the phone later referring back to me when she said, "Ya, I just saw her. She is at the table." hahaha Oh people... Live your own life. Stop stalking me and enjoy who you are dating in peace. I could not care less!! Also have I mentioned how awesome my room mates are? They are so great! Morgan and Lily rock my world! Yes we went to Cafe Rio and stuffed our faces, headed over to a waffle party-- did all the dishes. Lily sprayed water constantly all over my face, Morgan almost broke the plates she washed, I burned my hand on the waffle cooker yet we all laughed the whole time. These girls are great. They have to be if they can make washing dishes so entertaining. I love you guys!
First off my life has been inadvertently brought into an episode of Gossip Girl Provo style. It is ridiculous really. For some reason girls who do not even know me have stalked me in the library, stalked me on Facebook, and required lots of information about me through various people. I think it's weird. Someone told me that they must be in love with me... and that could very well be true, but I am pretty sure they just have nothing better to do. I can't give too many details but let me say how hilarious the situation is. I was merely sitting in the library when this chick walks in and stares me down. Little did I know what she was up to. I only knew she was the new gf of a guy I started dating a while back. I had my dear friend Christian do some investigation work and he over heard her on the phone later referring back to me when she said, "Ya, I just saw her. She is at the table." hahaha Oh people... Live your own life. Stop stalking me and enjoy who you are dating in peace. I could not care less!! Also have I mentioned how awesome my room mates are? They are so great! Morgan and Lily rock my world! Yes we went to Cafe Rio and stuffed our faces, headed over to a waffle party-- did all the dishes. Lily sprayed water constantly all over my face, Morgan almost broke the plates she washed, I burned my hand on the waffle cooker yet we all laughed the whole time. These girls are great. They have to be if they can make washing dishes so entertaining. I love you guys!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Weather, China, and reminiscing.
Sometimes It is hard to give up something that was really good in your life. However close you get to that something, you can never quite get it back. What makes it appear so close, yet unreachable? And once it is gone, can you replace it? What I have learned is to protect my heart from this but keep my mind open so that I can think reasonable about it. We cannot control what this something thinks, does, or behaves, but I know I can choose to accept it for its faults and hold on to the thought of old possibility.
The other day I had a great chat with a friend about dreams. I have been running lately and as we were talking about that he mentioned that there is a marathon in china every May. On the great wall!!! Immediately I knew this was something that would kick me into gear and start training. Can you imagine how amazing that would be!? oh so amazing!
And, might I just add how great the weather has been this whole week? I don't think I have ever encountered better weather in November. Sun, thank you for shining down on us and letting your warmth brighten us up!
The other day I had a great chat with a friend about dreams. I have been running lately and as we were talking about that he mentioned that there is a marathon in china every May. On the great wall!!! Immediately I knew this was something that would kick me into gear and start training. Can you imagine how amazing that would be!? oh so amazing!
And, might I just add how great the weather has been this whole week? I don't think I have ever encountered better weather in November. Sun, thank you for shining down on us and letting your warmth brighten us up!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
A November disappointment.
Dear J.Crew,
HOW did you go so wrong? What is happening with your style? What in the WORLD were you thinking when you decided to put nylon socks with high heels. The catalog you sent out for November was such a disappointment... about cried. Please rethink this disaster before December!
HOW did you go so wrong? What is happening with your style? What in the WORLD were you thinking when you decided to put nylon socks with high heels. The catalog you sent out for November was such a disappointment... about cried. Please rethink this disaster before December!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Little Blessings
LITTLE BLESSINGS
Little blessings are given to me throughout the day. I don't know why I am lucky enough to receive them, but I am sure glad they are present. I like to think of these little blessings as tiny boosters throughout the day. They are like spiritual vitamins. Most of the time they come in forms of tiny words or phrases, such as "hello", or "So good to see you". Other times they sneak into the form of a smile, or even a hug.
Yes, little blessings, thank you for reminding me that Life is great. I can only hope the little blessings will find me and help me be somebody's little blessing, and return the favor.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Saturday
SATURDAYS.
Have you ever just really had a great friday night, and the next morning you wake up smiling? It makes Saturday even better. The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and you meet up with 2 great girls to go run in the canyon, full of gorgeous fall leaves. And to top it off later that evening you have an Ingrid Michaelson concert to attend.
Oh, it is a perfect Saturday.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Random happenings/ Thoughts
The Avenues #330 is a special place. Three weeks ago I could not have imagined how significant a place it has turned out to be. Of course half of the reason it is so great is the fact that I have amazing roommates + one, and because of them the whole apartment has become a humble abode, a sanctuary of dreams, thoughts, discussions, laughter, tears, eating, crazy nights, great music, singing around the piano, and making goals. One place we quickly discovered about the apartment was the roof that we coincidentally have all to our selves. Our loft window has a ledge where we carefully crawl out and end up on top of the world… well Provo. It is there that we discovered our goals and dreams, and there we reunite every 2 weeks to discuss how we have done with our goals. Sometimes we lie down on old blankets, above all of Provo just listening. Those nights are the best. We listen to the wind, the faded sounds of cars, and sprinklers running, stare at the moon, and gaze up at the clouds, just listening. It is on those nights that I have chance to regroup my thoughts and come back down a different person—or at least a determination to be a better version of “me”. Us girls have a theme song that we play whenever we are up there. It is by the Perishers called “come out of the shade”. I have no idea why it came to be our goal setting, thought provoking, daydreaming song, yet as we play I could not think of a better one to have. The song has become a beacon for us, and a reminder of our goals we have made. It represents hope, a brighter future, opportunity, love, friendship, and memories. The conversations held on the roof are the best. One has a chance to dig deep into their own thoughts and has all the time to express them in ways of eloquence and charm. I don’t think I have heard anything but beautiful dreams, and imaginative futuristic subjects up there. (of course we slide more towards a little on the goofy side when we invite the guys up there). I haven’t been this determined to be the “cailey” I know I can be until now. My roof is my safe haven. It knows my thoughts, and fears, joys and tears. Thank goodness for roofs, and roommates that share the same enthusiasm as I do.
“Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.” I love this quote. One of my goals I made was to have a good attitude about any situation I am in. I thoroughly succeeded one night when we went to our Stake Dance (which was so EFY-ish) and all of us girls wanted to leave. But we decided to just dance, and have fun and in about 5 minutes we could not stop laughing, and dancing for the next 2 ½ hours. It was Amazing.
Another goal of mine is to look for good qualities others have and try to emulate them. I feel overwhelmed as I have seen so many good qualities, but one that I admire most right now is in a friend of mine who is so brilliant at talking to others and making all those around them feel important. This person will come over and talk to my roommates, and anyone else who is there completely and genuinely interested. I love that about this person. Thank you for being this way. You make me want to be better.
P.s. It is raining a lot right now… and I love it.
p.p.s Have I told you how much I love Soy chocolate milk? well I do. It truly is fabulous.
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