Notoriously Nicki

My slightly average description of my below average life.

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From "Friends" to "Family"

From “Friends” to “Family”

So, this blog post is going to be a little different, meaning that I’m going to be gushing about a family that I absolutely love and that I’ve been able to have an incredible experience with, so you’re going to have to prepare yourself for that.

It all started in 2015 when I got transferred to a new area of Texas when I was serving my 18-month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of…

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Year of "Wonder"

Year of “Wonder”

It’s funny how I always feel like I have a lot to say, and then when I start actually writing, I don’t know the things that I want to say or how to say them. But, I guess that the biggest thing that I can do right now is to just officially do a real update.

So, last time I was on here, it was quite literally over a year ago. I always thought that I had this ambition to write and so I thought…

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New Year, New Goals.

New Year, New Goals.

It’s 2019! Obviously we all have those pesky resolutions that we’ve made–and possibly already broken–but the important part is that we realize that we can continue to make goals throughout the year. It’s not just a yearly thing. Can you imagine what it would be like if, let’s say, Apple decided they were only going to goal through the year, and that’s it? That would be crazy.

So, there are…

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I know that there’s a lot of things that are going around and circulating about Stan Lee. I don’t really know much about him, but what I do know is that I’m thankful for his creative insight that he brought into the world. Much like Robin Williams, he changed the way that I viewed myself and life. Because of Stan, I was able to become Iron Man, and fall in love with the whole world of superheroes.

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Hello friends.

It’s honestly been a while since I’ve written an actual blog post. I feel like I’m coming back to a long-lost friend. It’s been interesting to kind of step away from the blogging sphere and just keep moving forward, but at the same time, you never really know what you’re doing.

Allow me to catch you up on what’s been going on in my life. I’m currently back at school, I’m living with five other…

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Come see the magic of the grounds at BYU-Idaho!

Among the bustling students and large buildings, there’s a center where you can find peace, tranquillity, and release stress. It’s found in the Thomas E. Ricks Horticulture Gardens. Come see yourself the magic that can be found as you wander the paths throughout the…

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This past Saturday I was able to go to the Skibowl at Mount Hood with my family. We have been able to go every once in a while for a company picnic, and it has been really fun. - - - As we rode the ski lift up to the top of the mountain, we were able to just look around and see the beauty around us. - - - I kind of take breaks from social media more and more now, just as a thing that I have felt better about. But there was really something that was amazing about just being able to move along the trees and see the beauty of the world around me. - - - I got to ride on the ski lift down the mountain by myself and just sit and look around. The sun was warm, chipmunks running down the side, people enjoying the view. It was something that was just really nice to be able to enjoy that time and relax. - - - I am thankful to live in a place that has this beauty, with the sun to make my face erupt in freckles and just make me laugh. It was fun to get my face painted as well and just enjoy being myself. I love my family and I'm grateful for the memories that we have made. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #mountains #trees #family #mormon #blogger #lds #lightningbolt #facepaint #dork #freckles #me

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I was able to go to the temple today with my family. After I helped spread some mulch at the church, I was able to continue doing good things. - - - The flowers at the temple were stunning and smelled amazing. I am always grateful for the time that I spend at the temple and the peace that I feel when I spend time in His house. - - - I was also pleasantly surprised by my Raggedy Man, @lorenbugtong in the parking lot of Deseret Book after some delicious Thai food and getting Al Caraway's book:) - - - Never underestimate the power of God in your life and the small things He can do to let you know that He cares and is watching over you. - - - Today was a good day. I'm just a grateful goober. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #lds #Mormon #blogger #temple #friends #tendermercies #service #peace #beabilbo

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I walked to my friends apartment tonight listening to Vocal Point. The song "Come thou fount" started to play. - - - This song is very special to me. It's my missions song. So whenever I hear it, memories of the best 18 months fly back to me. - - - The part that gets me is the part I quoted in my picture. God KNOWS that we are going to wander, and He KNOWS that we will be looking for Him. Maybe for some not right away, but there will come a day. - - - I have had some incredible experiences lately that have just filled my soul with joy. From making a new friend, to General Conference, devotional, so so SO many things. - - - Being a missionary was the best thing that I did for myself, and as I have returned to the habit of daily scripture study and prayer, it has helped me realize how much of an impact the Spirit has in my life! It also makes me wonder what exactly I have been missing all the times that I wasn't close enough to the Lord. - - - Don't settle! Be around those that lift you up! Be around those that make you want to become better. You have SO much potential that you don't even see. You are destined for greatness, and you have the Greatest Being as your guide. Trust in Him. He will never lead you astray. - - - Yes, we may wander at times, but He will still be there waiting with open arms. He will never forsake you, or leave you broken beyond repair. Trusting in Him and His plan has been a big focus for me lately, and I really have just jumped into the deep end, hoping that I keep making the choices I need to. - - - It's not easy. At all. But is it worth it? You betcha! God has a Plan of Happiness. After all, "Adam fell that men might be and men are that they might have joy." So get out there! MAKE SOME JOY! - - - The Gospel is true. You are of royal birth. You are glorious, unique, and His greatest creation. Remember who you are. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #lds #mormon #blogger #returnmissionary #thsm #texashoustonsouthmission #comethoufount #vocalpoint #leadthoumeon #trust #glorious #rememberwhoyouare #loveHim #makejoy #joyinthejourney #missionpics #myedit

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Today was the first session of General Conference. It started off with a Solemn Assembly to sustain President Russell M. Nelson as the President and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - - - It was incredible. I felt the Spirit so strong and I understood exactly what I needed to from sustaining him and the leadership of this Church. - - - One of the quotes that stood out to me from the speakers today was the one that I placed on this picture from Elder Niel Andersen. It was so fitting to stay in my mind as I sustained the man who now leads the Church under the direction of God. - - - I am grateful for being a part of this Church, for understanding that there is a plan, and we are under the direction of the Most High God. - - - One of the talks spoke on how we should be thankful for our membership in this Church and what it has brought into our lives. I know that without this gospel, I would most likely not be here. My parents met because of this gospel and I am so grateful for the chance that I had to serve a mission. - - - Every time I take out my scriptures and see the "Sister Schumacher" tag it blows my mind. Every time I have a conversation with people I love from my mission I feel like it is surreal. The joy that I felt and still feel to this day is something I wish to continue to hold dear. - - - Recently I started talking to a temple worker and we just talked about the gospel, the temple, and General Conference. It has been an enlightening experience for me in helping me to understand how grateful I should be for how this gospel has helped build me. - - - I am grateful beyond words. I am a Mormon and I am proud. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #lds #mormon #blogger #generalconference #ldsconf #grateful #gospel #blessings #family #eternal #christ #prophet #seer #revelator #188 #semiannual #knowit #liveit #loveit

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It Will All Work Out

It Will All Work Out

This week has been interesting for sure. On Tuesday,  my friend and I had to take this adorable cat back to the shelter. We tried to find a home for him, but the shelter insisted on having him back since they would be able to have the better resources. Needless to say, it broke my heart. I stayed in the portable cage with him for quite some time, crying and petting him, telling him that…

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》NEW BLOG POST: It Will All Work Out!《 - - - This week has definitely been an experience that I don't want to repeat, but at the same time, if I hadn't gone through it, I never would have learned the things that I needed to learn. - - - It's crazy to me how Heavenly Father works. How when we ask for certain things and want a specific answer, they won't be the same that God has planned. Our plan isn't His, and that was something that was really brought to light this week. - - - I explain more in my blog about the experience, but I just wanted to put a little thought for those that don't necessarily want to take the time to read. - - - Just know that Heavenly Father really has a plan and He's guiding your life. He sees everything and He will take you to the path that you need to go down and help you become closer to the person you're meant to be. - - - Trust Him. Believe that He will take you to the places you need to go. Know that He won't lead you to the wrong path. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #trustHim #trials #lessonslearned #youcandoit #almostthere #almosttheendofthesemester #keeponkeepinon #lds #mormon #blogger

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Today I went and saw Jumanji another time, and this quote really stood out to me. I was thinking about what it meant to me, and it just made me realize some things. - - - As we go through life, we may be afraid to do things, but in the end, we always regret the chances we don't take. Something else important to remember is that fear doesn't come from God. - - - Recently I have put myslf out there in certain situations, and I am just so grateful for it. For being able to take chances and just move forward, and work on being better. - - - Reading the scriptures and praying with my family every day has really helped me to realize how much being close to Heavenly Father is important to me. - - - I know I haven't posted for a while. But that's simply because I have been focusing on the things right in front of me. - - - My friend Emma is on a mission, and it makes me overjoyed. Her family is my second family, I love her and I miss her, but I know that she is taking a chance to draw closer to God and the person He wants her to be. My mission changed my life, and I am so excited to see what He has in store for her. - - - Basically, the gist of this post is to take chances, don't be scared to do something that you have always wanted. Go to that concert, buy that shirt, take a picture with that person you just met. Go crazy! Be adventurous, but also be aware of where you are headed and how that can affect your relationship with God. - - - You can do this. Believe it. Live that one life to its fullest. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #mormon #blogger #lds #jumanji #missionary #family #liveyourlife #takechances #takethatshot #askthatquestion #dontstopdreaming #reachforthestars #trustGod #believeingoodthingstocome

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Today I did a Zumbathon! It was two hours of Zumba and I DID IT!!! - - - That may not be a big deal to most, but for me it is. I went by myself, unfortunately, but I still went! - - - Doing Zumba has helped me gain a little more self confidence. When I first went I was worried about what others would say if I couldn't get the moves, but then I realized I was doing this for MYSELF. Not for anyone around me. - - - So if there's something that you're working on and doing it for yourself, don't worry about everyone else. Do you. - - - Christ wasn't thinking about everyone else when He suffered for you individually. He thought about you and everything you would be going through and He went through it with you. - - - Doctrine and Covenants 6:36 says: "Look unto me in every thought. Doubt not, fear not." - - - Don't let the minds of others affect your mind. You are made of great things. Our bodies have forever intertwined within our souls. You are a child of a Supreme Being who wants us to call Him 'Father'. Never forget that. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #byui #zumbathon #mormon #lds #blogger #childofGod #rememberwhoyouare #doubtnot #fearnot #Heisthere

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Today I was reading in Colossians chapter 1. It was speaking about Christ and the Atonement, but in fewer words. - - - On my mission, that was something that became very prominent in my life. As I read "Jesus the Christ" by James E. Talmage I was able to more fully understand the amount of anguish the Savior went through for ME! - - - I had always thought the Savior just suffered in Gethsemane, that when Judas came to betray Him the Atonement was over, but that was not the case. - - - Jesus Christ suffered from the garden until His mission was complete. Through the trial and the crucifixion He was in pain. Doesn't that mean something more to you? - - - I found out that Christ suffered in the garden for three hours, and that made me think about church. - - - I have a hard time with Relief Society. Always have. So I haven't been that frequent, but I have been better lately. I just thought "If Christ suffered three hours for you, can't you give three to Him?" - - - I really need to work on doing better at having that mindset. I tend to get into a rut and turn inward, and that's not what you do. - - - He is there to help. That's literally ALL that He ever did was help people His whole life and continues to do to this day. So when life is hard and you feel like giving in, turn to Him. He is there. ALWAYS. - - - Be bold. Be brave. Be beautiful. Be a 'Bilbo'. #beabilbo #Heisthere #mormon #lds #blogger #myedit #turntoHim #church #Christ #help #Savior #Atonement #grateful #olderBrother