Snails See the Benefits

Lately, I have been so caught up in trying to live my life the right way. What is the right way anyway? Anyone who tries to answer that seriously is silly. And I'm just as silly for thinking that there ever could be a right way. I will live my life in my way, because that is the only right way for me.
I can't let school control how I perform in life, and I can't let life control how I perform in school. School is a part of my life, and I need to learn to accept that right now. I think I'm stuck in a summer mindset, which is horrible considering the fact that it is now the fifth week of school. I need to grow up a little bit, and face this challenge instead of running away from it. I can do anything if I want to.
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I need to see the beauty in every inch; take in every moment while I still can, and be thankful for it all. For example: as we were leaving Young Women tonight, the moon was so bright and the sky was so clear and beautiful. Being surrounded by friends and the beautiful, towering trees in front of Sister Robinson's house, I just had to stop and take it all in for a moment. There are some things that are so beautiful, and so irreplaceable at the same time. I almost didn't go to Young Women tonight because of my AP US History essay (which I will be working on all night), and I would have missed the delicious bread and jam, and Sister Robinson's wonderful spiritual thought (D&C 59:18). I might get a little less sleep than usual, but there are things that I believe are worth it. Life is so beautiful, and I REFUSE TO MISS IT!
Our time here is so precious, and I want to value it as much as I possibly can. I know that God is watching over me, and that He has a plan. I just need to learn to accept His over my own.
Now it's time to go write that essay. :)