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Just Simply Nicole

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Early morning stillness is truly remarkable. It was one morning a few days ago, where I sat outside on the swings by our house embracing the simplicity of the sky, discussing with God my goals, hopes, and fears for this new school year.

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once read that,

"Life is not about finding yourself but about creating yourself."

As I pondered this phrase, I realized that writing, singing, and praising my loving Savior Jesus Christ helps me do that. It is He who provides the endless canvases, watercolors, and pens that create my soul. It is He who sets me free, He who hugs me when I've fallen and reminds me "Oh my child, you ARE enough." It is He who heals my brokenness. 

He heals my brokenness.  

It's been two years since I started-tried-to recover from seeing myself through my critical eyes. It's been a road of many highs and lows. A long road to self-discovery... a discovery that I am so not the same girl anymore.

As I start my second year at Brigham Young University, I figured the best way to accomplish all my hopes and goals is to first re-introduce myself. So here I am publicizing my crazy-self to all those who read this blog (hi, mom and dad!).

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1. My name is Nicole Haroldsen I am 19 going on 20 in a few months! I am originally from Ecuador (It's in South America) but I grew up in good old California!



2. I LOVE GOD. I LOVE the gospel and I love talking about my beliefs with others so if you ever have questions do not hesitate to ask me or check out mormon.org 


3. I love my family. I always have and always will! They are my favorite humans despite my siblings endless efforts try to convince me that I'm adopted. 


4. My favorite foods (aka the way to my heartare Kettle Corn, all fruits and veggies (obvi cuz nutrition/pre-dietetics major), DARK CHOCOLATE, diet Dr. Pepper with a splash of vanilla and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Oh and sea salted almonds..


5. I no longer fear failure or the thought of not being good enough... 
This use to be something I really struggled with for a very long time: seeking the unattainable perfection. Through these last two years I've come to embrace the fact that we cannot be perfect and God doesn't expect us to be. All He asks is that we try, try to be more loving, patient, kind and charitable.


6. I love early mornings! 
I guess this one didn't really change because I have always been a morning person and being up at 6 or 5:30 in the am is something I really enjoy (early morning runs anyone??) 

7. I loath spiders. I can't explain this one except for the fact that those eight legged little creatures and I have just never gotten along.. not even with the fake ones. 

8. My one and main goal in life is to be extraordinary. I don't want to be normal or live a casual life. I want to praise God in every triumph and failure. I want to travel, explore, and live the way God wants me to. I plan to reach my full potential in life. 

Any who, these are just a few things of little ol' me. Smile always and feel free to check out some of my other posts!

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