A lesson on Mormons: What is General Conference?

Many of you know that I'm a Mormon. In the Mormon church, we believe in the Bible. We read another book that is called The Book of Mormon, similar to the Bible. Together, we believe that these two books can answer soooooo many questions about life. The Book of Mormon was written by prophets. Most people don't realize that something that distinguishes the Mormon church from others, is that we believe in on-going revelation. We believe there is a prophet today! God still speaks to all of us not only individually when we pray to Him, but also through the prophet. The prophet's name is Thomas S. Monson, and he has 12 Apostles (just like in Christ's original church). Twice a year, we have the chance to listen to the Prophet speak. Topics range from how to raise a happy family, to how to attain lasting happiness...

This only happens twice a year and it's called General Conference. It is a great chance to re-focus and gain perspective on the things in life that are most important. I need to be reminded every once in a while! I have been able to get through so many hard times thanks to the perspective on life, that the Book of Mormon has also helped me to gain.  If you are reading this and have Mormon friends, check out the website to understand better why Mormons are the way they are.  http://mormon.org
I'm writing this post not because I want you all to convert to Mormonism, only to understand a little more clearly! My life isn't by any means perfect, but it is rich with meaning and purpose.

The Prophet  todays' name is Thomas S. Monson
(click to watch a snippet of the Prophet, Thomas S. Monson) 

Oreo Truffles (warning: this is not a diet friendly recipe)

Alright Alright people, I know I have been totally MIA in the world of blogging! School has once again taken over my life, but I am absolutely loving my classes, and trying to savor every moment of my education at BYU. I HAD to find a minute to post this incredible recipe for Oreo Truffles that I made the other day! A friend of mine introduced me to these, and all I can say is luckily they remained in HIS fridge and not mine! I have to say that if you are a calorie counter you should leave the blog immediately before you hate yourself for a very long time. If you DO make them, just enjoy them for what they are :) 

• 
  
• Ingredients: 
• 
  
• 1 packet of Oreo cookies
• 200g of Cream Cheese, room temperature
• 100g of good dark chocolate
• 
  
• 1. Smash up entire packet of Oreos (this a great stress relieving activity!!! aka Moms, B.F's/G.F's,  students etc.) 
• 2. Mix cream cheese with Oreos until it reaches a smooth consistency
• 3. Make into desired size and them put in freezer for about 10 minutes. In the mean time, melt 
• chocolate either on stove or in the microwave 
• 4. Drizzle chocolate onto Oreo balls, then refrigerate for about 20 minutes until chocolate hardens. 
• 5. Enjoy every single calorie!!! 

Swiss Days!

I have been wanting to go to Swiss Days, for the past four years, and today....I'M GOING :) I will be sure to post pics a.s.a.p. because it's going to be an epic occasion.

{quick update...}  life has been soooooo crazy lately having started the Fall semester on Monday. I know that when it gets busy, it can be easy to let the most important little things, slip out of our routines...Honestly I've been trying to make an effort to be consistent, and I feel like because of that, I'm able to make it through all the stresses of life!