just stuff



So I realize that the past six months I have sort of just given up on blogging. I was so good about it for such a long time. I used to get followers, and people were so nice, and I loved it. I guess I just needed a break. I would love to say that I focused on school instead of being attached to my computer but that would be a lie. I feel like being nineteen is an awkward age. I love it, but I don't. You know? I feel like I have been sort of apprehensive to get attached to people, because everyone just leaves me. I know that sounds dramatic, but it's true. I realize that I'm not alone in this, and that stuff like this isn't just happening to me, it happens to everyone my age. It's life and it's a big part of growing up.

I never really had a childhood because I always wanted to be older than I was, but now that I'm here I kind of regret not living it up. Now I have to worry about real stuff like money, exercise, relationships, family problems, etc.

So I'm just gonna be really honest up in here.

This summer I really struggled with depression. I was anti-social. I didn't get out of bed. I didn't want to make new friends. I was always sick and in a bad mood ALL THE TIME. I didn't really know what to do, or if I should start taking anti-depressents. As the doctor and I talked more and more about the risks, we decided I was going to change my lifestyle and see if that made any difference at all and if I got back to school and I couldn't handle life he'd put me on some Prozac or something.

I've slowly started making small adjustments. I've been working out as much as I can, eating pretty health, (trying) to go to bed early, and pretty much making it a point to find positive things about my day. Honestly, I didn't think it was going to work. I pretty much just did it to appease him and figured I would try it for a month, call him and tell him it wasn't working, and then he would prescribe me to something.

But I was wrong! Holy Moses sleep and eating healthy really do change who you are!! I have more energy during the day, I want to get to know people, and I have much more motivation to get out of bed everyday. Another great thing: the gospel is true! The more you lose yourself in trying to be like Jesus, the more you forget about yourself. It's true people.

I'm kind of a quote geek. I literally have like mental a "quote of the week". That I try and implement into my life. This week it's

Charity Never Faileth.

So there is my big blog confession. In my positive living class taught me that holding things in isn't good, and that sharing things with people helps them connect with you on a deeper level. I challenge you to share something with someone that you may have not before. Seriously, it's cool guys.

Anyway, I am just going to share some of my favorite stuff from Pinterest now, cause I like that place.

HAVE A FANTASTIC MONDAY!














PS two of my classes have discussed violins today. I think that's a sign that I need to start playing again.

PPS sorry for being so open. It's just a way of therapy for me :)


6 rants and raves:

Berkley Anne Sumner | September 26, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Oh Alex, I struggled with THE SAME THING. Seriously, we really thought I was suffering from depression as well, and changing my life style was the only way to get out of it. Such a blessing because I hated the fact that I might have to depend on med's to be normal. Change sucks, goodbye's keep coming. It. is. so. rough. BUT I am so happy your doing better and having a great school year thus far. Love you!

Tawni | September 26, 2011 at 3:28 PM

So needed this...I'm struggling right now, I now know the sleep and eating healthy need to make an apperance in my life ha. Glad things are getting better for you:)

Rachel Wade Child | September 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM

I love you!

Jared+Sara+Myla | September 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM

ALEX HALLADAY!
Can I just tell you that I love you. You asked me to be honest and share something I have never before, and I'm pretty sure you already knew I thought you were awesome but you are seriously more than that! Your creative mind and original style blows me away! I'm always looking at your blog because maybe I want to be like you, maybe your images are just pretty to look at, maybe I just love what you have to say? YES ITS TRUE! :) And to think that maybe I could have shared that to you on one of your bad days (because everyone has them ) makes me sad that I didn't take that opportunity. So Thanks for sharing this and reminding me :)

Jesse and Laur | September 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM

This was perfect. Thank you.

annebabe | September 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM

been there, done that. at BYU. during my fall semester of my sophomore year. yep. medication helped me as did a therapist. happy to say I was only on the meds a short while and now when mr.depression rears his ugly head, I can fight him on my own. Eating right and having normal sleep patterns ARE huge. But also, for me anyway, getting up and getting ready for the day (read: showering, wearing a bra, brushing teeth, putting on mascara) played a BIG part also. Good luck my sweet friend, you can do this and nothing is impossible with the Lord's help. He sent you here to succeed and by golly, that's what you're going to do!