The Hindi Temple on the first throw
There's one bad thing about blogging...I never know what to blog about.  So I have to resort to my weekend :) On Saturday my roommate Kelsey, my friend Doug, Doug's cousin, and I went the Festival of Colors.  This festival is a Hindi celebration that celebrates the coming of spring.  To usher in spring, all the participants are given bags full of colorful chalk to throw in the air.  The initial throw is amazing! All of the colors soar into the air, creating a patchwork quilt in the sky. By the end of the festival I was covered.  I had chalk everywhere!I don't think that I've ever been so excited to take a shower. I basically felt like a walking rainbow.  Even though it was cold and messy, Festival of Colors was one of the most fun things I have ever done :) 

Covered in chalk!
I cannot wait to go to Jerusalem!!! In 38 days I will be in the Holy Land! It is a little bit overwhelming to think about traveling to another country, especially a place where I do not know the language.  Aside from this insecurity, I have zero reservations about my upcoming adventure.  I cannot fathom the experiences that I will have while I am in Israel.  Every time I heard that word 'Jerusalem' my heart jumps a little bit.  I'm excited to experience a different culture firsthand.  I have never been anywhere where the lifestyle is so different. I'm so anxious! I just want it to be here!


While I am anticipating an amazing cultural experience, I am more excited to live where Christ lived, if even for a short period of time. I realize how truly fortunate I am to have this opportunity.  I am bursting with excitement when I think that I will get to sit in a boat on the Sea of Galilee or sit outside the Garden Tomb.  There is a reason that Jerusalem is called the Holy Land and I intend to take full advantage of this unique city.  I brimming with anticipation as I think about visiting the Western Wall and the manger in Bethlehem. I'm ready!!! Jerusalem or bust!
Sometimes I think that I take lots of things for granted. I tend to just look at the things I am lacking.  I forget about all the wonderful things I have been blessed with.  Thus, I have decided to make a short list of things I am grateful for. This list could be soo much longer though :)

1. The Gospel
2. My family
3. Prophets
4. Scriptures
5. Temples
6. Priesthood blessings
7. My nephews and niece
8. Love
9. Jerusalem
10. Blueberries
11. Bubbles
12. The piano
13. Cake, especially wedding cake
14. Tulips
15. Phone calls
16. Twinkle lights
17. Automatic transmission cars
18. Roommates
19. A condo for next year!
20. BYU basketball
21. Flash mobs
22. Books
23. School
24. Long showers where the mirror gets all steamed up
25. Flannel pj pants
26. Disney movies
27. Art
28. Laughter
29. Running
30. Mountains
31. Packages from home
32. Rain
33. Sleep
34. Smoothies
35. Legos
36. Online shopping
37. Sisters
38. Banana pancakes
39. Dancing
40. GOOGLE!!
41. Inside jokes
42. Sidewalk chalk
43. Hair straighteners
44. Bubble baths
45. Tootsie pops
46. Rain boots
47. Righteous leaders
48. Guitar music
49. Cameras
50. Life....
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