This is what dreams are made of

Sorry it's been like a decade since I've written on here. Life has been a little busy, to say the least. But it's been SO GOOD. Lets see, quick update on the life of Zahaia:

• I am currently halfway through the semester at school and all I can really think of is, "wait, we're only halfway through this..."

• I have gone from being an Elementary Ed major, to undecided, to maybe thinking about Advertising, communications, or graphic design... (actually graphic design for sure).

• I have been dedicating more time to my art. I've been blessed with the opportunity to sell some art pieces, and the orders keep rolling in. I'm honestly so blessed to have so many close friends and family who support me in this.

• I'm still working about 25 hours a week at Nu Skin (and loving it).

• Conference was just a couple of weeks ago and LET ME TELL YOU! it was exactly what I needed! It's funny because I went into conference with some questions in mind and I for sure got answers, but not for the things I thought I needed. Heavenly Father always knows what we need more than we do, so He gave me the answers and promptings I ACTUALLY needed. It's amazing how that works. I was prompted to do a couple of things that I really didn't want to do... but I couldn't deny the feeling and prompting I felt. So I prayed, I asked for some extra help and more faith, and I'm slowly but surely trying to make some changes. I'm still not perfect, but the things I HAVE done, have been so amazing. And I know as I continue to be obedient to the promptings I've received, more answers and more blessings will come.

• I also received a calling to serve as the 1st counselor in the Relief Society Presidency in my YSA ward. OH MAN. Honestly, when my bishop extended this calling to me the first thing I thought was, "oh gosh... really Heavenly Father? I don't have time to do all I need to now. How am I supposed to serve in this calling too?" (I know... not the best reaction). But it was honest! But don't worry, I accepted the calling with faith that I would have time to do all that was needed of me. And let me just testify to you that when we put Heavenly Father and his children first, he blesses us so much. Yea, i'm still busy and rushed like always, but I have time to do so many things with His help.

• okay, last update. One of my biggest dreams has always been to travel to some other country to do humanitarian work. I'v never been able to go because of my legal status. But as many of you know, I just recently became a Permanent Resident! What is a Permanent Resident you may ask...? Well, basically it means that I can now legally leave and enter the country! SO!... My friend Capri was telling me about how she was going to sign up to go to Guatemala next summer to teach English and do service and of course I jumped on board! The application was due that same night she told me about it and I filled it out and submitted it all within about 15 minutes. Yesterday, both Capri and I received emails letting us know that we were accepted into the program and that we'll be going to GUATEMALA this next summer! I can't even begin to express how excited I am. Zahaia's dreams are coming true. All I can really do is thank Heavenly Father.

Basically, LIFE IS SO GOOD. God is good. Don't ever forget that when life gets tough, you've got a Father in Heaven taking care of everything. As long as you're obedient and doing what you're supposed to, He's gonna take care of the rest. I'll finish with the words of Chance the Rapper:

When the praises go up, the blessings come down (It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap)

-Z