1. What do you know now that you wish you would have known years ago?
2. What is the greatest lesson you learned from Mom and Dad?
The greatest lesson that i learned from mom and dad is to be independent and to have confidence. I would be nowhere without my parents today. They taught me to value my self-worth and always boosted my confidence. They never ever once told me anything to make me feel "down". They were very supportive of everything i was involved in and always told me "Erickson's are the BEST!" They raised all of us with the intention that we would be successful individuals and they succeeded! (so far =)) I love mom and dad and am so thankful that they have made me feel loved, appreciated, and cared for throughout my entire life.
3. In what ways are you the same as Mom and Dad?
Well, i think my "wild" side definitely comes from mom. =) I love to just go out and dance and party and have fun! And even though mom doesn't admit it, she was a partier in high school =) Mom has also helped me to be emotionally stable. High school was a tough time for me and i loved just being able to go to mom for anything and she gave EXCELLENT advice. She also did a wonderful job of just holding me while i cried.. =) Now, people look to me as someone they go to for advice or love or support. That comes from my momma.
As for my dad, i think i got his confidence. Dad has always been one to say "we are the BEST" and he always wanted us to succeed as he does. He has helped bring out the confidence i have today. Dad had always been the "nagger" of the family, which sounds negative, but it actually isn't. His intentions are always good and its always to do things so that we can be our best. As i have had my first semester at BYU, i've realized that i have become somewhat of a "nag". For example, one of my roommates is somewhat irresponsible and never goes to class and always sleeps in. I have found that i am always the one to "nag" her and wake her up in the morning, like my father did for me (all throughout high school hahaha seminary was EARLY!) I also encourage her to go to class and be responsible. I definitely got that from dad...
4. What do you miss from our childhood days?
As for my dad, i think i got his confidence. Dad has always been one to say "we are the BEST" and he always wanted us to succeed as he does. He has helped bring out the confidence i have today. Dad had always been the "nagger" of the family, which sounds negative, but it actually isn't. His intentions are always good and its always to do things so that we can be our best. As i have had my first semester at BYU, i've realized that i have become somewhat of a "nag". For example, one of my roommates is somewhat irresponsible and never goes to class and always sleeps in. I have found that i am always the one to "nag" her and wake her up in the morning, like my father did for me (all throughout high school hahaha seminary was EARLY!) I also encourage her to go to class and be responsible. I definitely got that from dad...
4. What do you miss from our childhood days?
I miss just being with the whole family the most from my childhood days. As the baby, I lived at home with just mom and dad for four years, which was amazing! but lonely without any siblings. I appreciate and love my family so much that i don't think everyone realizes how much i love all of them. I look forward to holidays so i can be with everyone and just so we can spend time together! I truly do miss being able to see everyone everyday. Too bad the last time that happened i was like. six.
5. What is one of your best Christmas memories?
When i was a little girl, all i wanted for christmas was a big Winnie the Pooh bear. I don't think i remember a time when i was more excited that when i saw that big bear sitting on the couch.
6. Which traditions do you want to carry on for your own family?
I definitely would like to carry on the Santa Lucia tradition. Hopefully when i get married i'll have girls! I also want to act out the christmas story and dress up on christmas. And i want to make christmas cookies as a family and leave some for santa...obviously. =) Actually, i LOVE the way our family does christmas and i don't really want to change anything about it.
7. Share your testimony
7. Share your testimony
I am so thankful for the Church and especially the opportunity I have been given to be raised in the Church. Also, i am very thankful that i was raised in Ohio. I have had many experiences where my testimony has been strengthened while living there. I would not give those experiences up for anything. I am also thankful for family. I know that with Heavenly Father's plan we can all be together again in the celestial kingdom, which is what i personally am most looking forward to. I cannot wait for the Savior to come again and when i can physically feel His love for me. I know i am a daughter of God and i'm thankful for the commandments we have been given. I'm so happy to be here at BYU where everyone is the same as i am and believes the same thing, its actually a pretty different experience...I am thankful for Joseph Smith and the Restoration and for our prophet President Monson who guides us today. I also am thankful for missionary work. It is one of my favorite parts of this Church. I love to share my beliefs and testimony with others. When i came out to BYU it was so odd because i wasn't able to talk about the Church with people who weren't members everyday. I'm like, "Where are all of the nonmembers??" =) I am so thankful for this Church and i know that it is true.
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