It's amazing to think about how much my life has changed within the past year. My mind has been spinning with information, stories, and exclamations that I finally decided to join the world of blogging once again. Hopefully this time I'll be more successful in keeping it updated. I'm not really the type of person to write elaborate entries about deep, incomprehensible things. I DO like to write, but I also like to be myself. My writing reflects my inner voice - I don't try to "smarten" it up with ridiculously huge words or expressions. I write on my blog just like I would write in my journal: grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure mean very little to me. I would rather get my point across than worry about the format of my writing; I have to do that enough in school.
This is me. Macey Erin Hessing, 19 years-old, born December 11. I would go into the little boring details about my personal appearance, but if you care enough to be reading this blog you most likely already know. I grew up in a very strong LDS family (for more information on THAT, look at my beliefs tab at the top of the page). I have five siblings: Abrie, Brice, Chase, (Me), Lainey, Trey - from oldest to youngest. We aren't the wealthiest or the most popular family in town, but we are probably one of the happiest families you will ever meet. Music is a HUGE part of our everyday lives; all of us (that were old enough) have taken piano lessons and have been involved in choirs and dance groups for the majority of our lives. I was involved with MTI (Music Theatre of Idaho) for six years, took piano lessons for eight, and I was involved in school choir every single year since I was in fourth grade. I love to sing! I started composing my own music when I was in seventh grade - I sing and accompany myself on the piano - and I'm currently in the process of recording all of my songs. I'm also an avid writer - believe it or not. I wrote a book on the computer in fourth grade that was 120 pages long (it was ridiculous, but I had a blast writing it). I have always loved writing; not schoolwork necessarily, but I could work on a creative writing project for hours on end. I've written hundreds of short stories and poems, some of which turned into song lyrics. I started writing my first actual novel a year or two ago, the first in a trilogy that I hope to someday publish. Not for the money, of course, but for myself. I want to prove to myself that I can do it. I know I can, so I will. :) My family is also extremely athletic. We've done soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, track, cheerleading (unfortunately), football, wrestling... you name it, someone in my family has most likely played it. Basketball is the Hessing sport overall, though. Number 10 is the Hessing number. My dad(Bill Hessing) is a HUGE basketball fanatic. He won state twice in high school as the starting point guard at Capital, and he had a full-ride scholarship to play at the University of Idaho. He holds records at both schools to this day. My older brothers and I grew up with the sport - none of us are as talented as my dad was, but we love it still.
This is Colin Washburn. (He's going to laugh that I used this picture, haha.) Or should I say... 'the love of my life', or 'my other half'? haha! In just three short months, I get to be sealed to him for time and all eternity in the Boise, Idaho Temple. On January 22, we will have been together for five months. It may seem like such a short time for us to already be getting married, and I may seem too young - I've already had many skeptical looks cast my way because of this - but I say 'think what you want'. When it's right and you know it, there's really no reason to wait. The story of how we met is phenomenal:
Right after I graduated from high school last June, I decided that I needed to get out - and fast. As soon as I was able to, I started attending a Single's Ward. It was SO nice to get away from my home ward and all of the drama there. I saw Colin the very first week I was there. I remember pointing him out to my older brother, Brice, and asking about it. He told me about how funny Colin was, but he didn't really know TOO much about him. I was definitely interested. A couple of weeks later I sang a musical number in sacrament meeting, which I think went pretty well. I sang an arrangement of 'I Know My Redeemer Lives' (which is Sister Smedley's favorite song, just thought I would throw that out there). Anyway, the next class was Gospel Doctrine, and I was sitting next to my friends Ivy Smedley and Steffani Bush. There was an empty seat next to me on the other side. I remember leaning over to them and whispering 'I wish Colin would sit next to me.' They just laughed and rolled their eyes, as did I. I knew it would never happen, Colin would NEVER pay attention to a silly little girl fresh out of high school. To my enormous surprise, right then the door opened behind us and it was Colin. He looked around the room and spotted the seat next to me. I'm pretty sure I was bright red when he came and sat next to me, and Ivy and Steffani were in complete shock. There were PLENTY of other open chairs in that class, so it wasn't just a coincidence. He then leaned over me and whispered this:
"Your song today was really pretty. It kind of made me want to marry you."
I was shocked, embarrassed, and flattered all at the same time. I remember stuttering a little after that, probably making a complete fool out of myself, but then we started talking for real. From what I can recall, I'm pretty sure our conversation consisted of how much we like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. haha! Anyway, after class ended he asked me for my number and then asked me on a date. Of course I said yes! I still remember how his hands were shaking when he was typing in my phone number. :) We started dating after two days of seeing each other, and five months later we're getting married.
That's probably the most epic story I've ever heard of. :) It's definitely something that I won't be forgetting anytime soon. Once Colin had suggested marriage, it took me a few weeks to realize that it was okay. I wasn't planning on being the girl that got married right out of high school, but I also wasn't planning on meeting my eternal companion so soon either. But, here I am, and I couldn't be happier! Life is just perfect right now, and the wedding plans are going miraculously well. We have been SO blessed! Everything is just falling into place - I can tell that the Lord is on our side, there's really no other explanation for it. Things couldn't be better! I have a loving family, a secure job, an amazing fiancé, and the one true Gospel in my life! I am such a lucky girl! 2011 is definitely going to be full of hardships and challenges - and I KNOW that I'm going to be taken WAY out of my comfort zone - but I'm still pumped!
"I believe in Christ, so come what may" - Bruce R. McConkie (LDS Hymn 134)
