My [REAL] First Post

This blog has been neglected long enough. I came to the realization last night that I haven't posted on here since September....
Oops.

...But I've also come to terms with the fact that I'm losing my grip on what was once my reality, and I need help. Soon.

High school has changed so many people, I don't know who I can confide in anymore. Writing in my journal has been my main source of relief when I'm super stressed and whatnot, but now I am lacking in support from friends, and I need another outlet for my ever so scatterbrained thoughts. So, I've found that the idea of blogging- letting out my thoughts that are just screaming to be heard- seems rather appealing. Perhaps the things I post will lack in value and importance to those viewing it. [Thus the name of my blog- Trinkets and Baubles.]

Definition- Trinkets and Baubles: a showy toy or trinket of little value; A small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value.

My thoughts: the little things that adorn my life; May hold little value to everyone who sees them; Trinkets and Baubles of my life.

My thoughts may be amusing or a seemingly decent way of spending one's time when bored, but each post will hold a lot of significance to me.

So please, do enjoy the Trinkets and Baubles of thought I have to share.

The year 2011 has been rather challenging for me. To those who have seen harder times, I've got it easy. But I suppose that just means I'm not as strong, and I envy the strength of those who would bear my burdens with ease.
I'm not going to bother going into too much detail about my trials, because honestly, who would want to read a hopelessly depressing blog? I, for one, would not. Besides, I ought to be grateful for my hardships because I know I will become better through it all.

Summary of my year: Illness, and heartbreak. (Not just in myself, but in many of the people who are most dear to me.)

Through these times of grief, however, I have been able to see God's tender mercies at work. I've made friends I never thought I'd have. We've all become stronger. I've grown up a lot. New opportunities have replaced lost ones. I've had the blessing of the gospel as a constant strength to me. My Savior has pulled me through it all. Overall, I think the cursings are becoming blessings.