this is life

i've been faced with a couple of big challenges and trials lately in my life, from my car to financial worries, and even a situation at Church.

but i realized today, that no matter what happens, as long as i keep leaning on and using the Atonement of Jesus Christ and do my best to endure to the end, things will work out just fine. i just have to keep going and not give up when i'm feeling lazy or afraid to do something. i will be blessed for all the trials i have to go through.

and this made me realize something else: life is good :)

update on the car

well, it turns out that not only was the head gasket bad, the actual head was cracked and missing small pieces :(

but, on the positive side, it ended up being 1300 dollars to be repaired and i'll be picking her up tomorrow morning/afternoon!!!!

back to the grind

today was the first day back after my four-day weekend. my car is still in the shop, unfortunately. turns out the head gasket went out. they'll be checking to see if the actual head is cracked. if it's just the gasket, then it'll only be 800 parts and labor. if the head is also cracked, it'll skyrocket to 2200-2300 bucks....precious money neither my mom or i have...