So It's Been Awhile...

Hi everyone!

     For those of you who actually have some curiosity of what my life entails, I strongly apologize that I have not kept up to date with this blog. I am especially sorry to my grandparents, who love hearing about me, but again I never post. I will, earnestly try to do better at this.
    So what has happened to me? Well I moved to Rexburg Idaho January 2nd 2015 and completed my first semester at BYU-Idaho as of April 9th 2015. I am currently in my second semester that started April 18th and ends somewhere in the end of July. For those of you that have no clue about BYU's three track system, good luck trying to understand. But I will briefly explain. There are three tracks an individual can be on at a BYU university. (BYU Provo, Idaho, and Hawaii). Each track holds two semesters in each track. So there is Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring, and Fall/Spring. As a student you are assigned to a track. Mine happens to be Winter/Spring, which are my two semesters.
      I am currently majoring in Psychology and minoring in marriage and family studies. It is a really fun and interesting major, but is completely underrated on the difficulty. I have heard countless times that people major in psychology because they think it is interesting and easy. They have the interesting part correct, But if you think that spending 2-3 hours a DAY reading a textbook for ONE class, let alone all the homework and other class course load that are involved, is easy, than you are not an average person, but more power to ya... I do love it however, but everyone in awhile I wish I could just do nothing and somehow have all the money to go explore the world. But alas that hasn't happened, so I stick to learning the books.
        For all those who are wondering, since I go to BYU-I Do, no I am not engaged. My dating life is practically non existent for that matter. I have, however, gone a handful of dates, but nothing really stuck. The rumors are true that there are people who are only up here for their MRS degree. And the subjects most talked about marriage, dating, guys, and missions are very common. Not the average college talk, but is very normal up here. My room mate is on her way of being engaged and married this year which is exciting and happy, I am not however and I do not mind.
        Before coming up here, and still to this day, there have been bets made on when I was going to get hitched. Most of the bets have already failed because like I said I am not engaged. I found it humorous how many people thought that I would come up here and very quickly get married. I don't think they put in mind that to get married that means I actually have to have a guy. Plus, looking at my history, I don't jump into things too lightly when the idea of marriage is involved.
       So I am very single, and I am okay with that. I am more focused on trying to become more spiritually stronger and righteous, as well as focusing on my studies than just trying to get married. I believe that the Lord has a plan for me, and when it happens it happens and as long as I put my life in his hands, and strive to keep the commandments, things will eventually work out.
      My first semester up here was very spiritually strengthening. My testimony for this gospel has grown so much in the last 4 months than my entire High School Career. Yes, a lot of things have happened to me in high school that created m testimony. But the strengthening and building to the testimony that I already had, has come from being up here. I love it up here. Now, addressing your professors as "Brother-insert last name" Or "Sister-insert last name", starting every class with a prayer and sometimes hymn, is not the normal university environment. But may I say, it is one of the best environments I could have ever picked to be in. I am surrounded by great people, high standards, and the spirit almost where ever I go.
       I am very happy up here, even though I get home sick. I attached some pictures and I hope to post more frequently!
Love you all!

Alysia E Henderson

I Am Horrible At This...

     Just like everything else in my life, I have set these goals and seem to have come up short! I have not written on here in what seems like forever! And that is no good :O, because for the first time in years, I actually have a life! Weird I know... I am still trying to get use to it.
     I am still working at DCI and loving it. Some weeks are harder than others, and it's a bummer I can't tell anyone about it (Contract) but that's okay. I get a long just fine. I work over 100 hours a week on average. Crazy I know. I love the work, and I love being able to pay for my college. The only thing that I hate is that my ability to be there physically, with friends and family, is really lacking. I really hope that all of you who read this, Even if I am not present, I really do love you! You have no idea the love that I am filled with when I get to hear from you, or see you guys posting on facebook.
 
 Top Things That Have Happened To Me:

     I DYED MY HAIR BROWN!!!

     I have had some friends return home! Tricia and Matthew to be exact. Those two are a hoot. I love them and they get me to get out of the house when I am not working. They both are very patient with me because I can be a handful.

     I have made a new friend at my YSA ward named Jessa. She is spectacular and so Funny!! I can promise you that it was a blessing that we sat next to each other on our first day in the ward. She is an Angel and I see this friendship sticking!


     I went to CONFERENCE! Well... I wasn't in the actual conference center but I went to Salt Lake City. I went to the Salt Lake  with a bunch of friends and made a day trip out of it. We woke up and hit the road at 1:30 am. That's right, 1:30 in the MORNING on Sunday!! Me, with 4 spectacular human beings, Tricia, Jessa, Matthew, and Mitch, made the 5 1/2 hour car adventure to arrive and watched Sunday morning session in the Tabernacle (The girls did, the boys watched in the conference center because they are so awesome! :D ) and the second session we laid out a blanket and enjoyed conference in the 75 degree sunny weather in the middle of Temple Square.
     I can honestly tell you, that the whole day, was just a feeling an overwhelming spiritual connections. Being with the people I was, in the place that we were, was just so phenomenal and amazing, that right there I knew that the lord has blessed me with so much. And I am so happy. Life is good guys...life is GOOD.

       I get to register for classes November 18th for BYU-Idaho and am visiting the campus again the 20th of this month. I can't wait to post pictures.

I have attached some other pictures of my life at the bottom. Again, I love you all!

-A

Trouble In Paradise

     Well howdie everyone. If you notice today is Saturday and not Friday. I told you guys on Monday that I would post Mondays and Fridays...I guess I lied D: Oh my dear goodness I am such a REBEL!!! That, my friends, is another lie. I am the farthest thing from being a rebel, I can't even TP a house! But in all honesty I am only going to update on Fridays so I actually have something to say. 
     I've been trying to work out and get back into shape. Where I live there are a bunch of hills, so the first time I ran I was very sore for like three days straight! So either the hills suck, or I am just super out of shape. The answer is probably both, but I am out of shape. I picture myself as I run as this fluffy turtle gorilla mix. Turtle for the speed and a gorilla for the noises that come from trying to run up a steep hill. The main problem of getting in shape is, even though I work out, I like food a little too much. I don't eat A LOT, I just like to eat the junk food. Red vines and Lactose free Ice Cream to be exact and that is not a very good mix if you are trying to get in shape.
     Another thing, I have been in charge of setting up the internet in the new house, and I finally understand why my dad use to get soooooo mad at internet companies. See, I had this realization when I had an Ah-Ha moment when talking to Century Link on the phone and I found I sounded exactly like my dad did when I was like 6. Let's first cover what had happened. I went to set up the internet and they told me that they wouldn't come for Two Whole Weeks...this did not make me happy. Then when they did come, they came way early and claimed that since we were not home they could not finish. Which we were home 15 minutes before they were suppose to show up. And today I talked to this guy on the phone and he thinks no one will come out for another week...I don't think this guy understands how scary a short blonde 18 year old girl, who has already waited 2 weeks for internet, can be.
     This week has been rough, but I am still just happy that I am very blessed. My brother and his beautiful girlfriend are now...wait for it...ENGAGED!!! I am going to have a sister in law! So I am going to focus on that, the positive, and try to let the small things go.


I love you all!!

-A

August 11th 2014

So for all those who are following my blog, my anxiety has gotten better! It is still completely here, and I constantly have to calm myself down when I start to feel an anxiety attack coming, but it's better then it was. To be honest I don't understand why for the first time in my life I'm getting these horrid episodes...all I know is they suck.
     I have decided that Mondays and Fridays I will post entries. And I'm pushing it tonight, since it's almost midnight but until I fall asleep and wake up I will still say this is Monday! (;
     I have gone on some adventures recently, and I have been feeling adventurous lately. It's fun. I love getting out and doing stuff, especially exploring new things!
     Today the lovely Harts came over and had FHE (Family Home Evening) with my mom and I. For those who don't know the Hart family, they are a family filled with wonderful, musical, and generous people who have basically adopted me into their family. They have been there for me, through so much, and have helped me when I was down. I love them so much more than they will ever know! Being a person who doesn't get the chance to have FHE very often it was such a great experience. And I absolutely loved every second. At one point Rachel was trying to talk her mom into letting her spend the night some nights, even if she has homework, and her mom said that I was different. That I'm like her sister, so spending time with me is like spending time with family which is always okay... I will tell you I almost cried. I felt so loved and... Oh... They are just amazing people!
    
   ** A note for readers, I am very LDS (Mormon). And I understand you may not be and that is fine! But I will talk spiritually, or about religious things that happened to me, in this blog. I mean, I'm going to BYUI, it might turn into a regular basis kind of thing. If this offends you or bothers you, you don't have to read you can call or Skype me at any time (: **

     Through all this craziness and anxiety I have been stress eating... I've gotten some comments... So tomorrow I'm going to start getting back in shape!! Wish me luck I'll keep you posted!

Anyway, I'm pooped. So good night everyone, I love you!

-A
     

Well Hello There!

Hey everyone!

    Since I have now started the next chapter in my life. I am rarely around, and in January I will be off to BYU-I ,from January-July, and it's hard keeping in touch with people. So I decided I am going to make this here blog, with pictures and stories of what's happening with me in my life, and if you ever are inclined to wonder how I am doing you can pop on and see!
     If you haven't heard, I am now in the full time job club! I work for Developmental Concepts Inc of Boise. So I work with adults with developmental disabilities. It can be challenging sometimes, but it is an amazing job that is definitely worth while. I, alothough love my job, hate 5 o'clock traffic that comes with it. It has been an everyday a part of my life now, and I am not a fan.
     I just moved into a new house with my mom and its really big. Big enough that it really freaks me out at night. It is not like I think some kind of demon or spirit will attack me. It's the fact that there are so many doors and rooms that I don't know if anyone is lurking in there. The first night I did not sleep at all and then had to go to work. I stayed awake for about 40 hours straight. NOT OKAY! and then the next night I had a full, emotional and mental break down! I cried and was shaking and kept trying to leave. My mom finally calmed me down and had to sleep with me and I eventually fell asleep for a couple hours. I am thinking of taking melatonin to knock me out!
     Lesson I learned is that I will never buy a huge house if I ever become rich in the future. I will get a nice two doors cozy home. But again that is faaaaaaaaar in the future.

Love you all!

-A