Where on earth does the time go?!

So, nothing too interesting going on right now. I'm debating on whether or not to join
E-Harmony. I've never done the "online" dating thing, but everyone is telling me that
they think E-Harmony is probably the best Site. I don't know, I think I'm leaning towards trying it. All I know is, I just turned 30 and I'm not getting any younger! :) So, if anyone knows of anyone who's done the online dating thing and has any good or bad experiences, please share!

I can't believe 2010 is here. It blows my mind. The last decade has gone by WAY too fast. I
always seem to set the same ol' resolutions... lose weight, be better w/ my finances, all that good stuff. But, this year I'm not really setting "resolutions." I'm setting small, realistic goals. Things that I know I can do. Because, every year I set these resolutions and they feel like huge, unattainable mountains! So -- this year I'm choosing to do more for others, take care of myself in every way, and a few other personal things that I need to work on. Anyway, life is going well. I'm excited to have another niece or nephew on the way. Lindsey is due the 1st part of June with her 3rd!! Yay!! :) That will be #16 of the grandchildren! I love having all these neices & nephews. I'm taking Landon and Dylan to the Jazz game this Saturday. Landon is going to be 13 next month. WHAT?!?! Little Landon. I remember it like yesterday, the day he was born. CRAZY!! And I want at least 4 kids. I can't wait to start a family! Hopefully soon! (knock on wood)... :)

Been too long, my family & friends!!!

Well hello everybody! If anyone still visits my dull, empty blog. ha! I know, it's been FOREVER!!
The truth is, I haven't had much to write about, or anything interesting or exciting going on in my life lately. That sounds so sad and pathetic, huh?! Well, I'm just sitting here listening to Mariah Carey sing "O Holy Night" (man, she can belt it out, I love it) and I'm shedding a tear. I know, I'm a baby! I haven't been in the mood for Christmas this year at all, and finally the past day or two it's been hitting me. I've been praying and trying to get into the true spirit of what Christmas really means.

When Thanksgiving hit, I was just so depressed and feeling empty and sad. I see all my sisters and brothers with their spouses and kids. And I'm so blessed and happy that they're in my life. They fill a huge void in my heart. I love my nieces and nephews like they were my own! I went through a few weeks of the "feeling sorry for myself" funk - just because, that's what I want so badly and that's what I am looking incredibly forward to... finding my eternal companion and starting a family. Heck, I already have all my baby names picked out, and my wedding pretty much planned, brides maids and all. :) haha! But I do know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me. I know it will happen on his time, not mine. I have to have more hope and faith, and appreciate the things I DO have - Which is A LOT more than a lot of people do. I have so much to be grateful for. I'm young and healthy and I trust in Heavenly Father's plan for me. The Holiday's have just been kind of tough the past couple years, but I'm trying to focus on what really matters.

Anyway, I've made some goals. I just turned 30 (which is the new 20, right? YES!) and I'm determined to serve more and be a better daughter of God and a better person, in general. I love my family so much. I now have 15 nieces & nephews, with another one on the way. Lindsey is expecting her 3rd in June. Yay!! :)

We just had our Phelps Family Christmas Party. It was so fun. I can't believe how huge our family is growing. For all of you that were there - it was great to see you! Even though I didn't get to visit with each of you. I love you all more than you know!! My aunts and uncles and cousins have been like my immediate family, all my life. It's like the core of me. If that makes sense. I feel like I am a better person, and am the person I am today, and have the Testimony that I have and love of the Lord and the Gospel - BECAUSE of all of you, and my immediate family, of course. And, I have the greatest friends. True friends, you know who you all are... I love you all !!! I'm always here if anyone needs me. Anytime! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and hope you know that I'm thinking of each of you!

Love,

Darla K. White

Just Stuff...

So, I'm still a little obsessed with the "Twilight" Saga (hence my blogger picture on the main page) - :) I'm reading them again - and am now half way through "Eclipse." They are just too dang good to put down! And, they're better the second time around, I think so anyway.

Not a lot has been going on. I had a Dr. appointment last week, and I'd lost another 4 lbs! Yay!!! So, that's 14 lbs total so far (in about 7 weeks.) It's very hard. I'm proud of myself, though. I haven't been exercising like I should be, but that will change soon. I've gotten off soda, don't eat a lot of fried foods, drink a lot of water. So, it's doing some good. :) My job hunt is going well. I've gotten a couple great leads this week, so I'm praying one of them comes through! It has to... man, it seems like I've been searching forever!

Yesterday, my mom and I went to the Dedication for the new Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple. It was such a great meeting. I felt the spirit so strong! I love the Temple. President Monson pointed out that - in Utah, there are now 10 Temples within a 110 mile span. And that just blew my mind. We are so very blessed to have even one, let alone 10 that close. It just makes me want to go more often. I love serving in the Temple. There's a spirit I feel there that I can't feel anywhere else!

Well, nothing much left to tell. I'll write again soon. Love you all!!!

Why do I get hit on at gas stations!

Geez Louise! It seems like the only place I get hit on, are gas stations. Do I just attract the wrong kind of guys, or what?! I had one guy follow me into two aisles, muttering under his breath, saying "man, that's the type of woman I want." SICKO! Then I had a guy follow me out of a Flying J - saying he had to ask me something. I was in my car by then, but rolled the window down a teeny bit to see what he wanted. Turns out he "thought I was so gorgeous" and wanted to invite me to a party. I, of course didn't give him my number - but he handed me his, through my window. Anyway, I guess it's flattering - but it's not the kind of guys I need wanting me! :)

Well, not much is going on. That's the only reason I have for not blogging! I did, however finish "Twilight" -- FINALLY! It only took me a few days (which is great for me, cuz I'm not a huge reader) Anyone who hasn't read it, I'll just say -- READ IT!! I think you'll be hooked. I loved it so much - and I'm starting the second book "New Moon" - today. Can't wait!! The movie does not do the book justice, in my opinion.

I will try to write sooner next time. I'm on Facebook a lot more, now! It's easier for me. Love you all!!!

Do I still blog ? :)

Man, I haven't blogged in a while. Nothing interesting going on. Just trying to hook a guy and save money! Same old, same old. Memorial Day was nice! It's always great to remember the people we love -- that have passed away. I miss my Grandpa Phelps, my cousin Kimmy, my other Grandma Fern (my dad's mom's name was also Fern) and my Grandpa Kennell. I'm grateful for the Plan of Salvation and take comfort in knowing we can all be together again!

I'll try to write sooner next time. I think when I have a little family of my own, I will blog more :) Life is great! NO complaints!!!

Another post coming soon...

I have some new pictures to post, I'll do that soon. I just needed to push that last post down. It was depressing :)

Life's going great and things are looking up!!! I'll post soon...

Darby Kay :)

My sad post

This post is going to be kind of like my Journal entry. I've been going through a very hard time lately. I've been in the feeling sorry for "me" funk. I'm so sad that I'm not married yet, or have my children with me yet. Honestly, I know that I'm doing what's right and it will happen when Heavenly Father wants me to meet my eternal husband. Some days I just get so depressed and I know the only way to get my mind off it is to serve. I'm getting there. I've been praying a lot for strength and patience and I do feel that Heavenly Father loves me. I can feel it! I am so grateful for this Gospel and I KNOW it's true and I would never deny it or turn my back on it. I would die first!

I really want to thank my family, I'd be lost without their love. My parents are so good to me. I'm 29 and living at home, AGAIN. Which you wouldn't think is the worst thing. But I feel like I'm moving backwards and I get so depressed. I know everyone has challenges, bigger than I do and I feel selfish and I'm sorry. I'm just struggling right now.

My extended family are just like my own family! I love you all so much. Your experiences touch my life, more than anyone knows. So Thank You!! I've just got to throw myself into Service and things will get better. I don't want pity or anything, I promise :) I love life!!! I love my Family and Close Friends! I'm grateful for this Gospel and for a Heavenly Father that loves me, just the way I am. I have faith that things will happen the way he wants them to. I've got to keep pushing and have hope and faith. Without that, there is nothing!

I just felt like righting down my thoughts tonight! My favorite word in the Book of Mormon is "Remember" ... Remember who I am. A daughter of God!