Gold Flecks of Thursday

"Great things are wrought through simple and small things. Like the small flecks of gold that accumulate over time into a large treasure, our small and simple acts...will accumulate into a life filled with love for Heavenly Father, devotion to the work of the Lord Jesus Christ, and a sense of peace and joy each time we reach out to one another."  

- Elder M. Russell Ballard

Well, I passed the test. :)

I have my final Tabernacle Choir Audition next Tuesday. I had to say it somewhere, and since I'm a little bit nervous, saying it here is a little less like shouting it from the rooftops than, say, facebook would be. :)

I'll shout it from the rooftops when I'm in for sure.

But I'm just saying it here for now, from the comfort of my little blog...it's next Tuesday.

That is all.

I'm excited, feeling particularly humbled (this is nice and uncomfortable), and only marginally nervous. Mostly I'm just happy to have the opportunity. 

And I really 100% mean that.

• Ahem. Also, there's snow on the mountains. This is slightly premature, but also exciting because I own a snowboard.

• This is simultaneously not cool because I still haven't driven the Alpine Loop, and it's only the beginning of October. Dearest Utah, I know you change seasons in...a day...but couldn't you have waited another couple weeks?  Okaaay. I will just drive up there the first day it's not dreary. :)

• I read my scriptures in my room this morning with the blinds open to the gray, rainy morning and to the light of a single lamp in my room while I was all wrapped up in my warm blanket. Not only was it the coziest moment ever (I was only missing some hot apple cider to complete the moment) but I love that opportunity to feel the spirit first thing in the morning. It just makes the whole day seem warmer and brighter. :) 

• I love that feeling of coming home from work and going straight to work out. I can get rid of the stress of work, and forget about everything else. Then I shall have my hot apple cider...or the favorite Bengal Spice herbal tea. Whichever one currently suits my fancy. :)

• I have a blind date tomorrow, and he seems: NICE. And normal and kind. And that will be refreshing. 

• My roommate made taco soup and cornbread last night, and when I walked in the house after a long rainy day at my grandpa's funeral, it just felt warm and happy and welcoming. Bless her. :) The best part about that soup is that there were leftovers for lunch today, and: yep. Once again, makes me HAPPY! 

Did I mention next Tuesday? I feel like I'm on the edge of my life about to change. Possibly premature, but sort of comforting the same way fall or warm soup on a rainy day or drinking hot apple cider feels.