I want to be...

If I ever became famous, I would have to be on a Got Milk poster.

I am pretty ecstatic that it is finally May. It is a very promising month. 

Here, take some song lyrics:

"I keep my head on straight

and my eyes wide open

I try to move forward

wishing and hoping

I took a hold of myself

In the middle of November

Don't you look back now

It's all I can remember

I feel like I'm leaving

Like I'm leaving home

Like the clouds are parting and I'm not alone

I'm learning to live

I'm learning to learn

Starting to sing my song

right or wrong

Breaking away

Setting me free

Freedom in my own life

I'm learning to live"

Live May lively.

Lahve Always,

Maddiey

I think it's okay to be proud of yourself every once in a while.

 I woke up this morning bummed to see the snow and the newspaper not on the counter (like it usually is every morning). I went outside to grab the newspaper and had to wipe off the snow that covered the top of the plastic bag. When I started reading in the typical reading schedule that I always do (glance over the front page, read what celeb's birthday it is, what happened this day in history, editorial page, and so forth) I had to stop at the editorial page. I yelled ma mere's name and ran to find her. I showed her the page. I made print. I submitted a letter to the newspaper and they published it!!

After a long, yet beautiful day, I searched my letter on deseretnews.com. I was proud to be archived with articles about Elder Richard G. Scott Jason Wright, and many others. I read the comments. The first comment upset me a little, but I decided "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words shall never hurt me." I will not let their ego get in the way of my pursuit of writing.

Write something.

Lahve always,

Maddiey

Life is Beautiful

From the sky to the dirt under our feet, everything is beautiful. It seems that we all forget where we are and we don't realize how much life has to offer. I am guilty too, although I try not to be. We all are bound to have bad days. In reality, those bad days are days where we forget to see what is all around us- Beautiful Life.

I find it therapeutic to take yourself, and only yourself, out on a walk in nature. You take your time and throw your cares behind you. You breathe slow and affectively. You smile and laugh at the humorous sights you see. You drink in every simple moment you may see- a mother laughing with her daughter, a young boy learning to ride a bike, teenage boys getting competitive while playing basketball, little girls dancing in the yard wearing dress-ups. Life goes by too fast to let it all fly by us.  

Yesterday was the day of 'princesses and pirate ships'. The day of endless questions. The day where it didn't matter whether or not your clothes matched or if you had jam ear to ear. A time of big smiles and squinted eyes. (My yesterday) Bangs that rest an inch a way from your forehead, overalls and tennis shoes; and a lady bug sweater (oh and don't forget the matching pants...) A time of dancing in your living room with your dolls to the Great and Fantastic 90's music.

Today. Reality hits. You struggle to find yourself in a crowd of thousands. You question whether you want to fit in or stand out. You discover your talents and your dreams. You sing anything and everything, everywhere you go. You primp yourself hoping you look beautiful. You go to dances without yesterday's possessions of dolls and dress ups. You wear a beautiful dress and accompany an attractive young man to the dance. Your clothing matches the fashion of the day and you wear make up. Blemishes and [trying to impress the] boys. Friends and laughter. The time where you have the most up and downs. Lots of tears, lots of laughter.

Tomorrow. The future. You will never know what will be next, but what you do today will reflect in your tomorrow. Paint your life the way YOU want to live it. Cry a little here, laugh a little there. Enjoy every sunrise and sunset. Breathe in, breathe out. 

Life is Beautiful and so are you.

Lahve always, 

Madison

Bieber Fever

I didn't get asked to Sweethearts. It's fine. Instead, I went to the Justin Bieber Movie with my galfriends.

I thought of him as a sad teenage boy who sings like a girl. Coming out of the movie today, I now have more respect for Bieber. I am amazed at how desperate/crazy/ostrobogulous his fans are.... those crazy girls are so obsessed that they bawl their heads off for a man they may only see in person once (if they're EXTREMELY LUCKY, maybe they'll see him twice). I couldn't help but laugh the whole movie (mainly because of the ostrobogulous fans). HAW HAW- HAIR FLIP? Oh yeah, it was great. What more can you say about it?

Good luck with the rest of your career, Bieber.
That's all I have to say.
Lahve always,
Maddiey

Ah! C'est mon mére's anniversaire!

Dearest Mother,
Happy Birthday! You are one year older, and wiser too. Happy Birthday, to you! (thank you primary)

My mother is a beautiful lady. Stylish, kind, friendly, headstrong (in a good way), and hilarious. She is very giving to our family and to those around her. She always gives the best advice for any question you may ask. She loves everyone and is very forgiving. I couldn't ask for a better mom.

Je t'aime. Bon anniversaire.
Lahve always,
Madison

Day Six: Beautiful Day

Today was beautiful.

Not anything spectacularly different.

Just beautiful.

Best things I did today:

-Read the footnotes in my scriptures

-Turned on some cozy lamps in my room. I read for a while then took a beautiful nap.

-Didn't bother to care what my hair looked like today.

Funny things that happened today:

 boy belting "I am a Child of God" in sacrament meeting-

Watching Kenedi's nose flare as she laughed-

Reagan saying "yeehaw" to our home teachers about the sarcasm of an extended lesson-

A scripture that came to my mind several times this past week or so describes my day perfectly (since it is Sunday, I think it is appropriate to share this scripture...)

Alma 37:6

"... but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass..."

By the simple beauties and laughs, a great day is brought to pass.

Live life happy.

Lahve always,

Madison