something i love

something i love...
of course i love sam but i also love a good deal. right now... i am really tempted by the following

pleaseeeeee 

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feelin a little sick but then i saw

i was feeling a little sick this morning. soooo tempted to just go home and sleep... but then
I saw this picture posted by this sweet girl i babysat from my home ward.
she has cancer in her bones. and has been going through sooo much, but she posted about how grateful she was for everyone in her life and how grateful she was that her friends at school didn't forget about her when she came back. i loved that. and even though i still feel weird i feel so much more grateful and empowered. i didn't need to climb back in bed because i didn't have really anything holding me back. there may be a time in my life when i do need to stay in bed but today isn't that day.

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we bought oven cleaner from the dollar store

so we bought oven cleaner from the dollar store. just used it and it worked really well. downside, we inhaled a lot of oven cleaner. and could die. but we have a clean oven.

some things i am grateful for:
that dollar store oven cleaner
a months supply of hot cocoa --- which sam said we will drink as we grow old together.
cute little pumpkins to decorate with
internship is pretty much over
a clean house
a little more time to exercise now that my internship is over
clean laundry--- sam is super diligent at keeping on top of it
a heat pack we can put in the microwave and so our toes don't get cold at night
general conference talks that speak right to me

anyway they are all good. life is so happy and fall is beautiful. allll most ready for christmas music ;)

before she goes

i am thankful for and love my first and best room8-4-lyphe
i can't really even begin to say how proud i am of her for deciding to serve a mission.
the people of russia better feed her, and love her. i know she will give them her all, cause that's just who she is.
it always amazes me how every time i am with eliza we see about 10 people she knows. when eliza meets you, you are instantly friends. i know this because when we first met, we were instantly friends.
i think we first bonded over our love for madagascar 2, and king julian. but we can talk about so much more than sacrifices to water gods.
we have both been there for each other, to laugh, to cry, to share stories, to build each other up.
we are also the best cookers. just fyi
eliza is one of my best friends because she takes my faults and weaknesses and turns them into strengths. she has an amazing determination to do her best in everything, and it has always pushed me to do the same.
i am rambling all over cause i really don't know how to put our friendship into paragraphs. i have looked back on my life so many times, and just wondered why eliza and i had to wait until our freshman year to become friends. i still don't know why, but i am forever grateful that i was given her as my roommate and best friend. she has been one of the biggest blessings in my life.
i can't wait to see the ways she will bless the lives of those she meets. i can't wait to see her grow. she better write me.
also i will only allow her absence for 18 months, because 18 years was along time without eliza kaye in my life.
i love you roomie.

personal constitution

I had to write the following for my stress management class. It was a really good experience that helped me refocus and see if I was really living what I valued in life.

Personal Constitution of Alyson McKay

Charity
I strive daily to be a charitable person to show others the pure love of Christ in all that I say and do.

I remember when I first read in Moroni about charity—it says “But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.” I remember thinking from then on that I wanted to be found possessing charity at the last day. To me this means that I show others the love of Christ. That I am generous in my actions and with all that I am given. While I am in college, it more means that I do as Christ would and love as he would. That I lift up those around me, and take time to serve in anyway I can, in school, church and in my home.

Integrity

I have integrity as I keep my values and actions aligned and while I live my temple and baptismal covenants.
Growing up and learning about the Young Women’s values I thought integrity was just being honest and not telling lies. While this is definitely part of it, I also remember learning how integrity is being honest with yourself and letting what you believe show forth in your actions. As I live a life full of integrity those around me will clearly know my values because I will be living them. I will dress modestly and make sure all my dealings are honest. I will work hard for the work I am paid for and I will support only those things that uplift and invite the spirit into my life.

Healthy

I am healthy in mind, body and spirit. I take care of my body by taking time for growth, rest, nutrition, and wholesome activities.

I want to share what it means to be healthy with everyone, but first I have to make sure I have taken care of myself. A healthy lifestyle means that I am obeying the Word of Wisdom. I am getting sufficient sleep. I am eating properly and exercising regularly. Health to me also means my mind and spirit are healthy. While I am living healthy I am taking time for meditation, and relaxation. I am praying daily and reading my scriptures. I am consistently working to improve in all three areas.

Virtuous
I am a virtuous woman, avoiding the filth of the world in entertainment and media. I am faithful to my husband.

Especially in our world today when women are often treated as objects, and even some women abuse their body—I want to be a virtuous woman. I want especially my husband to know that I am virtuous and faithful to him. I love him more than I can say, and he will see that as he sees me faithfully keep the covenant I made to him when we were sealed. I also think this means avoiding media that glorifies any sexual relations outside of marriage or makes the Spirit leave. I will make sure the spirit is in my home, and that it is a place of refuge from the filth of the world.

Family-Orientated
I am focused on the wellbeing of my family. Time with family is the most precious. I constantly share my love for them.

Both my husband and I have large families. Our families are built upon the principles of the gospel, and we share our love for the gospel and each other. I want my family now, although it is currently just my husband and I, to have the closeness that our families have. I want to constantly share our love for each other by saving I love you. I want to take the time to always put my relationship with my husband first. I will let those in my family back home know of my love for them more often. I will remember my role as a wife, daughter and sister.

sick--but in love

when i get sick... and my husband runs to the store to buy me chocolate icrecream....even though it's bad for me.
that is the true love that i am talking about. icecream running love.

i love him so much.

family

today sam and i got to spend time with family.
we went to grandma judy's house and watched some old flicks and then ate our favorites...pizza and ice cream.
my grandma is the greatest in the whole world. one of the strongest and happiest women in the world. i wanna be just like her.
we came home and got to skype ken and amanda in VA. gavin and costin are so sweet. i want to be with them always.
we talked about families and i just feel so grateful for mine, and sam's and the family that sam and i are together.