In All Seriousness

This song. This song just perfectly describes my life as of the last 6 months. I'm just in love with it.

In other news,

things are getting pretty serious between Jared and I :) I know he's going on a mission, and I know it's my job to help him prepare (believe I know, I've been there before) but that doesn't mean I can't keep falling for him more and more everyday, right? 

We see each other every day. Even if it's just for a minute or two. We're so close. He knows when it's that time of month, and I know when his anxiety is acting up. He knows exactly what food I'm craving when I'm sad, and I know what happens when he doesn't get enough sleep. 

In all honesty, it was hard completely giving myself over to fall for Jared. Even after we'd been dating for months, my first missionary (Preston) would still pop up in the back of my mind. I was getting really frustrated thinking to myself, "I love Jared. Jared is better for me. Why am I still randomly thinking about Preston?" It was really bugging me. But I eventually came to realize that time heals everything. No matter what happens in life, time will heal it. Maybe it'll take a week, maybe it'll take a year. Ultimately, it will be ok in the end :) 

It's been so nice to just have Jared in my life now :) It just feels so... right. He really has become my best friend :) For anyone who has that someone who makes them happier than anything in the world, don't let that someone go :) And for someone who is still looking, don't settle. Don't give up. Trust in Heavenly Fathers timing :) And for those of you who are with someone, but think there might be something better out there, or something more that you deserve, don't be afraid to start looking. If the person you're with isn't everything you've always wanted, don't feel bad to want more. You'll find it eventually :) 

Now here's just a few photos of recently :) 

At church together :)

Beautiful Utah sunset :)

He lets me take tons of pictures of him :) He's definitely a keeper :)

We're just excited for Halloween :)

"Desiree Burnham! I mean... Moore" Like I said, things have become pretty serious :)

Sometimes I just go to Kohls (where he works) and try on clothes until he's not busy anymore :)

Hahahaha, he makes me laugh :)

<3

6 Month Anniversary! :)

Yesterday was our 6 month anniversary :) I can't believe how fast time seems to slip away!

Just over a year ago I arrived in China and had no idea I'd be where I am right now. 

These past (almost) 2 years of life have been such a learning experience for me, and I can't wait to see what happens during the next two years.

I know 6 months isn't a very long time, but at the same time, it kind of is :) I've experienced so much in the past 6 months with this boy. And now I don't know what I'd do without him. We can be insanely crazy and hyper together. But we can also be calm and serious and talk about many of life's deep questions. 

I just love him :) These are some random clips from that past 6 months together :) 

Mission Call Week

Tonight Jared let me know that he should be getting his mission call sometime this week!

I'm SOOOO excited!!! 

Selfishly, I'm hoping he either goes stateside on the east coast (stateside MG's  don't know how good they have it) or Europe. 

But unselfishly, I'm hoping he goes to South America. That's where he really wants to go. Brazil specifically. But my guess is going to be... Somewhere in Asia, or Africa. Or maybe just some crazy little island out there. 

I just can't wait to find out. I'm keepin' my fingers crossed that it comes soon.