When I first woke up this morning, I heard a musical tune in my head saying, "Good morning! Good morning! It's bingo time!" While many of you would wonder why I would think of this, I don't wonder. This was said (or sang) every morning at 7 on the cruise I went on the summer before 10th grade. My cousins and I hated this because we would go to bed at 1 or 2 in the morning.

Thinking about the cruise brings back many memories, but reminds me of a pivotal moment in my life. This was the time period where I realized how many horrible things were happening in the world. This was the first time I was scared for my life. Yeah. I know. Seriously Kemsley? You were just figuring it out? But I was a different person back then. I was protected far too much.....

Laurels....Yeah....

Can I tell you how amazing my laurel class is??? They are some of the most amazing girls I have ever known.

My Greatest Dream :)

I dream of that happily ever after. I dream of the relationship in "Walk to Remember". I want the man of my dreams to have a kind, gentle, and loving heart. I want him to treat me like a queen. Like his queen. I want my children to feel safe and secure. I want them to be happy and overjoyed. I want them to feel blessed to be born in my family. I want them to have something I never did. I want them to know what it feels like to be sealed to their family forever and always. That's why I know that the man of my dreams must have the same dream as I do. I want to be married in the temple and feel that connection that links a family together. This picture pretty much summarizes it all up... :)

P.S. I want to be married in the San Diego Temple, but any temple would do considering each is God's house on earth! 

Oh! My Dearest Friends!

Through thick and thin, I know who my friends are. Camille, Abby, Meghan, Kyli, Matt, Andy, Sami, Hannah, McKinzie, Ryan, Seth, and even Ethan (although that relationship is a little bit strange...and abusive:). Don't worry, there are countless others. I just can't name all of them. How I have been so fortunate, I have absolutely no idea. Each person has played a specific part in helping me discover who I am. I will forever be grateful to all of you. Although I am leaving Utah, your goodness, kindness, advice, and laughter will forever tarry with me. If I am lucky enough to make half as good of friends in Indiana, I will be content. To all of you, I thank you for your help in sculpting who I am. :)

Your friend forever and always,

Kemsley

My Questions are Answered!!!

General Conference + all the painful questions I had = BEST WEEKEND EVER!!! (Well except for the painful part...) I don't think I have ever had so many of my questions answered at once. I feel renewed and regenerated in the gospel. More than ever, I want to live my life to the fullest of the gospel and live it as Christ would want me to. I've realized that Christ has saved me so many times and if I repent and develop the qualities I need, Christ will help me along the way.

How could I have been so fortunate to be born in the gospel??? Thank you to my ancestors and the Mormon pioneers and the prophets of old as well as the prophets of the latter days and friends and family who have dealt with me and helped me along the way! I love all of you and appreciate all of you! (More than you will ever know in this lifetime.)

Today is just such a great day!!! :)