pet peeve...s

So, I have one pet peeve. {okay, I have a lot of pet peeves} It goes a little something like this...

"Oh my gosh, I'm so OCD about ..."

Many people use this phrase all the time. But, if they only knew what OCD was really like, they would never use it. I've come to learn that this is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. OCD is something that literally controls your life. When you have OCD, you would never say that you're so OCD about something. Most people with OCD try to hide that they have it. It's definitely not something that you want to proclaim to the whole world.

This has always bothered me, but one girl in my class has really struck a nerve with me. She just throws the phrase around like OCD is something funny. It's not. Sometimes I just want to pull her aside after class and explain to her that it's not something to be taken lightly. It's like saying, "Oh my gosh, I'm so retarded about..." It's not funny to someone that might be mentally handicapped. It's hurtful and you would never say it around them.

Anyway, this is my rant for today. So, all those blog readers of mine out there. You know, all 12 of you.... If you take anything away from this post, please take away that this is hurtful to those that suffer with OCD. It's not funny. It's hurtful and it's hard to hear people take it lightly.

seasons of love

Fall has arrived! Finally! I love fall oh so much. It is truly my favorite season. The air gets crisp, the leaves change colors, costumes are on the mind, football is a daily occurrence, sweater and boots make their way out of the closet, the smell of pumpkin pie and apple cider fills the air...

Oh, I could go on forever. Can you tell I love fall?!

I can't wait for all the beautiful colors that are going to be expressing themselves for photographs. I can't wait for the picture opportunities await me.

Oh goodness, please let this fall be a memorable one. {memorable in a good way, you know}

stay tuned

idurrho

I'm back in idurrho, in the same apartment, in the same room, with the same decorations :) I'm loving my classes. I'm loving my roommates. I'm so happy my friends are back from their missions. I have more people that love me then I know what to do with. I'm healthy. I have my OCD under control. I'm reading the scriptures daily. I pray daily. I'm not eating out much. I am happy.

I am happy.

I am happy, and no one is going to bring me down. Because, for the first time in two years, I am at peace. I am comfortable with my life. I have accepted the present and forgetting the past and looking forward to the future. I haven't cried once since being here. I feel empowered.

And I'm staying high, because it's exactly what I deserve. It's exactly what I need.