Hey there friends! I haven't written in a really long time. I'm sorry. I've been lazy, I suppose.
So on Sunday I had this really strange impression to go and give someone a hug. Now, I didn't know this person very well, and they didn't know me, and it was all kind of random. But after class I did it. I just went up and told them that I just felt like they needed a hug, and I gave them one. I didn't know about anything that was going on in their life or how they were feeling, but for some reason they really appreciated that hug. So, moral of the story, if you feel like doing something good, just do it. Even if it's freaky. It's always appreciated.
Also, I'm really proud of all these missionaries that are getting ready to go out into the field. I was thinking today about one of my very best friends and how much I look up to her and love how strong she is in her testimony. She is going to be the most wonderful missionary because her focus is on the Savior and doing what he wants her to do all the time, even if her mission shoes aren't the cutest things in the world :P. And I can say that about all of my friends (everyone should be jealous, because I have the most amazing friends). It will be so amazing when we're all out in the field together, serving the Lord. But I really look up to those of you who have your calls and are nearly out there. Your strength and your enthusiasm is wonderful.
I saw Les Miserables today, and it was brilliant. It made me cry. Multiple times. Actually, I've been crying a lot lately about really stupid things, whether I'm happy or sad. Perhaps I'll get rid of that habit in the next year.
Hmm. Tomorrow is 2013. I always make resolutions, but I never do them. Ever. I forget about them or they're too difficult. So I decided not to have resolutions this year. I'll just set goals as I go and see what happens.
In this next year I will finish my first year of college, turn 19, go on a mission, see my sister baptized (hopefully...ha ha), attend the mission farewells of all my friends, have Hannah go off to college--and that is most certainly not a comprehensive list. I am looking forward to all of the little things that I am not expecting. It will be interesting to see how I grow in the next year. I'm pretty sure it's going to be the biggest year of my life. But this year has been pretty brilliant too! I have:
1) Taken a bunch of AP tests and didn't do so bad :)
2) Graduated High School
3) Got my first real job (Thanksgiving Point Gardens! Whoop!)
4) Turned 18
5) Had a rather interesting, complicated, funny relationship with the best guy in the world
6) Finished a semester at BYU and did just fine in the end
7) Attended my first student ward and loved it and the people I met
8) Moved into an apartment with the greatest roommates in the entire world
9) Saw some friends off on their missions (good luck Sam, Dallin, Grant, and everyone else!)
10) Overall gained more experience as a human being and attempted to be a better person
As a last thought, I love all of you :). Have a very happy New Year!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Quiet Life
So, the best thing that happened today was my Book of Mormon teacher calling me and telling me that I could still turn in an assignment that I hadn't turned in. Now, I didn't even do that assignment and he assumed there was just a glitch with the computer, but he still gave me until tomorrow morning to finish it. He was the best teacher I had in college. That was just the kindest thing.
I am so confused about what I am going to do with the rest of my life...if I were to give any advice on that: don't constantly picture what your life is going to be like and rely on that, because it's not going to happen that way. Also, don't promise life-changing things when you're young. You don't know what you're doing. So stop.
I've decided that I'd really like to own a little shop in a little village and do that for the rest of my life. Maybe I'd like to live by myself above my shop. Have my own little simple way of life. Own a cat or two. Perhaps not be quite so complicated a person. You never know. Miracles can happen.
Gratitude Moment:
(See first paragraph)
Scripture of the Day:
Jacob 3:2......."O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye may, ir your minds are firm, forever."
My favorite scripture. Or, one of them, at least.
I am so confused about what I am going to do with the rest of my life...if I were to give any advice on that: don't constantly picture what your life is going to be like and rely on that, because it's not going to happen that way. Also, don't promise life-changing things when you're young. You don't know what you're doing. So stop.
I've decided that I'd really like to own a little shop in a little village and do that for the rest of my life. Maybe I'd like to live by myself above my shop. Have my own little simple way of life. Own a cat or two. Perhaps not be quite so complicated a person. You never know. Miracles can happen.
Gratitude Moment:
(See first paragraph)
Scripture of the Day:
Jacob 3:2......."O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye may, ir your minds are firm, forever."
My favorite scripture. Or, one of them, at least.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Life. Life life life life life.
Sorry. I haven't written in a long time, and this isn't even going to be a proper post. I just really need to write, I suppose. I hate having to figure out my life. I think that all growing up is is realizing that happiness isn't handed to you on a silver platter. And neither is success. Or responsibility. For me that's a really difficult lesson to learn. Not that I had the most privalaged childhood or anything, because I most certainly didn't, but my parents are so good to me. And I'm a little worried that the figuring life out stage isn't really a stage but a life-long struggle. But you know what makes all of this better? Having the best friends in the entire world. I love my friends. So, so very much. I also love my family, even though it is really difficult to adjust to being home again. But it's worth obeying all of their rules again, and not getting frustrated because it's so noisy, and being expected to contribute, because I love them and I know that one day they're not all going to be here.
Also, Eileen and Rebekah were the best singers in the Elementary Christmas Sing. Yes they were. I love them to bits :)
Also, Eileen and Rebekah were the best singers in the Elementary Christmas Sing. Yes they were. I love them to bits :)
Sunday, December 9, 2012
I love everyone. Yes. Even you. Especially you :)
I started writing a post, and then it deleted the whole thing! What is going on here?! Anyway. It seems like today I have discovered that a lot of people are sad. It's amazing that when you really think about it, probably everyone you know has cried in the last month over something. If I could do one thing in the world, it would be to make everyone a little happier, even if that's just by listening or baking cookies.
My sister Hannah has the most amazing talent for listening. People will just tell her things, out of the blue, and ask for her advice. She is a wonder when it comes to getting things off of your chest! I'd like to emulate that. So, if you're reading this, and you just need someone to listen to you, come talk to me. I'd love to help you. Do you know why? Because I think my gift is to love people. I just love people! And I would love to help you out any way that I can. I like to give hugs.
No one should be sad. And if you are sad, you shouldn't be lonely. Come get a hug.
My dear, dear cousin Andrew is going to the MTC this week! YEEEEAAAAAAAAH ELDER KELLY!!!!! He's the best. My favorite cousin ever. And he is going to be a wonderful missionary. I'm praying for you. Be safe on your flight over. And if you need anything, I'm five minutes away!
Gratitude Moment:
I am grateful for people. Pretty much this was inspired by prayer meeting today. So, for those of you leaving, here's what I have to say. Thank you, Madison, for saying hello to me on the bus and various other places. It means more than you know. Thank you, McKay, for your excellent home teaching skills. You'll certainly be using them in Mozambique. Thank you, Lauren, for saying hello to me whenever you saw me. Again, it means more than you know. Tyler, I know your sister more than I know you, but you are a wonderful example :). Kami, you just make me laugh, and I love your testimony. Julie, the slightly strange experiences we've had with each other this semester (chocolate milkshake, randomly barging into your apartment) have created this really weird friendship between the two of us, and I really like you a lot! Kati, I think you are lovely :). Taylor, you are a wonderful singer and the fact that you worked on the MOA is awesome (I wasn't creeping on you, I just happened to see that you were working there :). Michael N.--I don't know if you remember, but you walked me home from a meeting one time and I really appreciated that. You are a really awesome person. Nathaniel, I don't even know if you go by that name (which is really sad), but I really liked the designs you drew on the table at the Christmas party. It reminded me of home. And, Cassidy, I'm really, REALLY sorry that I wasn't a better visiting teacher, but I wish you all the luck and prayers and happiness in the world as you go to New York. You will be wonderful, because I know you will be :). Those of you I didn't just mention, I still love you! And whatever it is that you're leaving us for, please remember this amazing ward and know that there are many people who believe in you. Don't ever give up on ANYTHING. I love you all :)
Scriptures for the Day:
2 Nephi 31:20........"Wherefore, ye must press forward with a asteadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of bhope, and a clove of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and dendure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eeternal life."
Good stuff.
My sister Hannah has the most amazing talent for listening. People will just tell her things, out of the blue, and ask for her advice. She is a wonder when it comes to getting things off of your chest! I'd like to emulate that. So, if you're reading this, and you just need someone to listen to you, come talk to me. I'd love to help you. Do you know why? Because I think my gift is to love people. I just love people! And I would love to help you out any way that I can. I like to give hugs.
No one should be sad. And if you are sad, you shouldn't be lonely. Come get a hug.
My dear, dear cousin Andrew is going to the MTC this week! YEEEEAAAAAAAAH ELDER KELLY!!!!! He's the best. My favorite cousin ever. And he is going to be a wonderful missionary. I'm praying for you. Be safe on your flight over. And if you need anything, I'm five minutes away!
Gratitude Moment:
I am grateful for people. Pretty much this was inspired by prayer meeting today. So, for those of you leaving, here's what I have to say. Thank you, Madison, for saying hello to me on the bus and various other places. It means more than you know. Thank you, McKay, for your excellent home teaching skills. You'll certainly be using them in Mozambique. Thank you, Lauren, for saying hello to me whenever you saw me. Again, it means more than you know. Tyler, I know your sister more than I know you, but you are a wonderful example :). Kami, you just make me laugh, and I love your testimony. Julie, the slightly strange experiences we've had with each other this semester (chocolate milkshake, randomly barging into your apartment) have created this really weird friendship between the two of us, and I really like you a lot! Kati, I think you are lovely :). Taylor, you are a wonderful singer and the fact that you worked on the MOA is awesome (I wasn't creeping on you, I just happened to see that you were working there :). Michael N.--I don't know if you remember, but you walked me home from a meeting one time and I really appreciated that. You are a really awesome person. Nathaniel, I don't even know if you go by that name (which is really sad), but I really liked the designs you drew on the table at the Christmas party. It reminded me of home. And, Cassidy, I'm really, REALLY sorry that I wasn't a better visiting teacher, but I wish you all the luck and prayers and happiness in the world as you go to New York. You will be wonderful, because I know you will be :). Those of you I didn't just mention, I still love you! And whatever it is that you're leaving us for, please remember this amazing ward and know that there are many people who believe in you. Don't ever give up on ANYTHING. I love you all :)
Scriptures for the Day:
2 Nephi 31:20........"Wherefore, ye must press forward with a asteadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of bhope, and a clove of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and dendure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eeternal life."
Good stuff.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Sorry :\
Please accept my apologies for being so lazy. I haven't posted in a week. And that is shameful. Not because I expect to have extravagant, life-changing posts daily, but because I wanted to post daily as a personal thing. Just to show myself that I could be committed to something. Well, I suppose I'll try something else. Regardless of my inconsistency, however, I'll do my best to post as often as I can.
I had my very last class of Freshman Fall Semester 2012 today. Didn't feel quite as awesome as I still have plenty of work to do between now and next Friday, but it does feel kinda good. We're that much closer to Christmas break, my friends. I am SO looking forward to that.
On that note--remember the advent calendar I posted about? That I got at the WILK for free?
Well, today I ate every single piece of chocolate. That's right. I couldn't wait for the entire month of December to finish chocolate that was right under my nose. I gave in to the temptation. I even ripped all of the flaps off, so I can't put a jelly bean under each flap to make up for it. I'll just have to live with my impatience.
Yesterday (or, two days ago now, I suppose) at work I catered for a giant faculty Christmas party. Seriously huge. And these people are seriously slobs. Ha ha. But that's okay! I was very tired by the end of my shift, but I certainly was grateful that I wasn't on clean-up. I had to walk home by myself, which really wasn't fun because it was cold and dark and I was wearing shoes that hurt my feet and I was alone and it takes a half hour, so to keep myself from freaking out I sang Irish folk songs all the way home. Never fails to calm me down and take my mind off of things :)
I am missing Doctor Who. Very much. If you're following me on pinterest, you will see the effects of my withdrawl. Now, I don't claim to be the biggest DW fan in the universe, because I don't know all that much about it. All I know is that I have a huge obsession with David Tennant and Matt Smith, I absolutely love Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, and for a small time my life revolved around every intergalactic thrill that DW offered me. I am emotionally invested in this show. But the only way I watch it is Netflix and I've already watched every episode of the six seasons available! I am sad! The moral of the story is: what is another action-packed, comedic, geeky, witty, slightly romantic series on Netflix that can tide me over until the next DW season becomes available? I'm thinking probably none. Yeah.
Another random thing. Today I saw Brother Sheilds and a buddy studying for their seminary teacher finals! It was the weirdest thing! He's now living back in Lehi. I'm not sure where he's teaching, but he remembered me! And Hannah! And her duct tape sculptures! That girl has talent, lemme tell ya.
I. Am. Tired. Time to finish up.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I said goodbye to my two favorite college proffesors--Brother Smith, my BoM teacher, and Prof. Liz Christianson, my English Theory 251 teacher. Brother Smith had an amazing way of teaching the Book of Mormon without being preachy or making you feel overwhelmed. He was so happy and so honest. I could tell that he truly cared about each member of the class. He was so human (known to swear occasionally in class...good humoredly, of course :). I loved that class, and he was an amazing teacher.
Liz was the teacher for my hardest class, technically called Fundemental Litereary Interpretation (English 251). The class was confusing, difficult, and not very fun. But Liz was honest. She wasn't afraid to talk about the world as it really was, and she had such strong faith and belief in Christ. We could all feel it. She was not lenient, she was not easy, but she was very aware of what makes us human and had an innate ability to make me feel like a person, not just a kid in a classroom. She opened my eyes to the world, and she pushed me in my work. I can't say that my writing or analyzing improved much, but my character certainly did.
Scripture for the Day:
Alma 5:26........"And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, if ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?"
It's important to check back with ourselves after we make a drastic change in our lives. We can get so caught up in being excited that we made a change for the better that we forget to continue with that change. Don't ever take a break. That's when most mistakes happen.
I had my very last class of Freshman Fall Semester 2012 today. Didn't feel quite as awesome as I still have plenty of work to do between now and next Friday, but it does feel kinda good. We're that much closer to Christmas break, my friends. I am SO looking forward to that.
On that note--remember the advent calendar I posted about? That I got at the WILK for free?
Well, today I ate every single piece of chocolate. That's right. I couldn't wait for the entire month of December to finish chocolate that was right under my nose. I gave in to the temptation. I even ripped all of the flaps off, so I can't put a jelly bean under each flap to make up for it. I'll just have to live with my impatience.
Yesterday (or, two days ago now, I suppose) at work I catered for a giant faculty Christmas party. Seriously huge. And these people are seriously slobs. Ha ha. But that's okay! I was very tired by the end of my shift, but I certainly was grateful that I wasn't on clean-up. I had to walk home by myself, which really wasn't fun because it was cold and dark and I was wearing shoes that hurt my feet and I was alone and it takes a half hour, so to keep myself from freaking out I sang Irish folk songs all the way home. Never fails to calm me down and take my mind off of things :)
I am missing Doctor Who. Very much. If you're following me on pinterest, you will see the effects of my withdrawl. Now, I don't claim to be the biggest DW fan in the universe, because I don't know all that much about it. All I know is that I have a huge obsession with David Tennant and Matt Smith, I absolutely love Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, and for a small time my life revolved around every intergalactic thrill that DW offered me. I am emotionally invested in this show. But the only way I watch it is Netflix and I've already watched every episode of the six seasons available! I am sad! The moral of the story is: what is another action-packed, comedic, geeky, witty, slightly romantic series on Netflix that can tide me over until the next DW season becomes available? I'm thinking probably none. Yeah.
Another random thing. Today I saw Brother Sheilds and a buddy studying for their seminary teacher finals! It was the weirdest thing! He's now living back in Lehi. I'm not sure where he's teaching, but he remembered me! And Hannah! And her duct tape sculptures! That girl has talent, lemme tell ya.
I. Am. Tired. Time to finish up.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I said goodbye to my two favorite college proffesors--Brother Smith, my BoM teacher, and Prof. Liz Christianson, my English Theory 251 teacher. Brother Smith had an amazing way of teaching the Book of Mormon without being preachy or making you feel overwhelmed. He was so happy and so honest. I could tell that he truly cared about each member of the class. He was so human (known to swear occasionally in class...good humoredly, of course :). I loved that class, and he was an amazing teacher.
Liz was the teacher for my hardest class, technically called Fundemental Litereary Interpretation (English 251). The class was confusing, difficult, and not very fun. But Liz was honest. She wasn't afraid to talk about the world as it really was, and she had such strong faith and belief in Christ. We could all feel it. She was not lenient, she was not easy, but she was very aware of what makes us human and had an innate ability to make me feel like a person, not just a kid in a classroom. She opened my eyes to the world, and she pushed me in my work. I can't say that my writing or analyzing improved much, but my character certainly did.
Scripture for the Day:
Alma 5:26........"And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, if ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?"
It's important to check back with ourselves after we make a drastic change in our lives. We can get so caught up in being excited that we made a change for the better that we forget to continue with that change. Don't ever take a break. That's when most mistakes happen.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The First of December
Oh, school. I cannot wait for it to end. Only two more weeks. Two weeks I can do. It's been very stressful recently--papers and tests and worksheets and reading. I'm writing a final paper for my English Theory class, and it has to be the hardest conceivable paper that anyone has been required to write. Ever. Just kidding. It only boils down to me being the lone freshman in the class, and being expected to write like a scholar. Newsflash! I don't write that well! It will be fine. Sure, isn't everything just fine in the end? Always is.
Let's see. It's the first of December today! I got a free advent calendar in front of the bookstore at the WILK today, and I am very, very excited to eat my first piece of chocolate from behind the first flap. Advent calendars always remind me of when Hannah and I were little, living in Bedford. One morning she put her chocolate for the day on the top of her cornflakes. She went upstairs to go get mum to show her, and I sat there tossing around the idea of eating her chocolate. It was just sitting there. Needless to say, I did eat it, and when mum came down she got upset and Hannah got my chocolates for a week, I believe. Her chocolate was in the shape of a Christmas tree. Funny the things we remember.
I have decided that it will be a productive Saturday today. I will get much homework done, including revising my theory paper and catching up on PS100 reading/studying. I feel like so much is happening with it being finals week soon that I'm going to be forgetting about some major test or something. I'll be okay, though. Sure, if I made it this far I can last for another two weeks.
Sorry, that was a lot about school. Oh! I recently acquired a plant which I originally thought was an African Violet. She sits on the windowsill in the kitchen, and is the best smelling plant I have ever smelt. I was concerned the other day, however, because her leaves were yellowing and her petals were curling up at the edges, so I googled it. The images attested that she is, indeed, NOT and African violet, but a cyclamen. I still call her Violet, though. Jamie's convinced that I'm trying to kill her on purpose, which is most certainly not the case. It's nice to have something to take care of, but I appear to be doing a really crappy job of it...oh well. Do my best! She a good little houseplant. I highly recommend cyclamen because they are in full bloom during the winter months when flowers are scarce. She's an excellent addition to the kitchen.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for the people in my ward. Thank you Bry and Dallin and the other people who came by our apartment to involve us in tonight's activity (and I'm sorry I didn't come). I don't know everyone in the ward, but those I do know are top-notch, high watermark people that I love and respect. I think the bishopric is wonderful--especially Brother Perkins. You're a good friend to me. I'm grateful to Peter, Kaesen, and Bryan, my fellow Sunday School presidency, for the amazing aptitude to put up with me during meetings (which I know are sometimes torturous).
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 19:21......."Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still."
I like this one. Stick together. God will be there no matter what.
Let's see. It's the first of December today! I got a free advent calendar in front of the bookstore at the WILK today, and I am very, very excited to eat my first piece of chocolate from behind the first flap. Advent calendars always remind me of when Hannah and I were little, living in Bedford. One morning she put her chocolate for the day on the top of her cornflakes. She went upstairs to go get mum to show her, and I sat there tossing around the idea of eating her chocolate. It was just sitting there. Needless to say, I did eat it, and when mum came down she got upset and Hannah got my chocolates for a week, I believe. Her chocolate was in the shape of a Christmas tree. Funny the things we remember.
I have decided that it will be a productive Saturday today. I will get much homework done, including revising my theory paper and catching up on PS100 reading/studying. I feel like so much is happening with it being finals week soon that I'm going to be forgetting about some major test or something. I'll be okay, though. Sure, if I made it this far I can last for another two weeks.
Sorry, that was a lot about school. Oh! I recently acquired a plant which I originally thought was an African Violet. She sits on the windowsill in the kitchen, and is the best smelling plant I have ever smelt. I was concerned the other day, however, because her leaves were yellowing and her petals were curling up at the edges, so I googled it. The images attested that she is, indeed, NOT and African violet, but a cyclamen. I still call her Violet, though. Jamie's convinced that I'm trying to kill her on purpose, which is most certainly not the case. It's nice to have something to take care of, but I appear to be doing a really crappy job of it...oh well. Do my best! She a good little houseplant. I highly recommend cyclamen because they are in full bloom during the winter months when flowers are scarce. She's an excellent addition to the kitchen.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for the people in my ward. Thank you Bry and Dallin and the other people who came by our apartment to involve us in tonight's activity (and I'm sorry I didn't come). I don't know everyone in the ward, but those I do know are top-notch, high watermark people that I love and respect. I think the bishopric is wonderful--especially Brother Perkins. You're a good friend to me. I'm grateful to Peter, Kaesen, and Bryan, my fellow Sunday School presidency, for the amazing aptitude to put up with me during meetings (which I know are sometimes torturous).
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 19:21......."Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still."
I like this one. Stick together. God will be there no matter what.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
From The Mixed-Up Files of Danielle K. Herbert(weiler)
It's about time I wrote again, isn't it? Goodness. I apologize for the absence, though I don't think my recent posts have even been that enlightening anyway. I don't really have any news. I've got a Global Church test on Gordon B. Hinckley's biography tomorrow (or, later today I suppose). I really wanted to have the book finished by midnight, but that dream was never realized. I've still got 200 pages to go. I also really wanted to get a good start on my English paper. A rather confusing English paper at that. I'm supposed to have a thesis and an outline for it already, but for some reason I can't even formulate that. Oh well. Only three more weeks of this. Three weeks is bearable.
I bought Steven's Mint Truffle Hot Chocolate today. From the Creamery. And I got marshmallows. And chocolate chips. And eggnog. And, since I appear to be reciting my entire grocery list, hamburger buns, a dozen eggs, a pound of ground beef, chicken cordon bleu (x2), an onion, a red bell pepper, a gallon of fat free milk, poptarts, angel hair pasta side (x2), and a bag of frozen peas and carrots. I do believe that's everything. I'll check my receipt to see if I missed anything.
I always get so nervous when I go grocery shopping. It's like an undercover investigation. You can't let anyone else in the shop see what you're buying or they'll judge you. From mine you'd probably think "she has no organization whatsoever in her life, reflected in the odd assortment of items in her basket, although it does primarily revolve around sugar." That assumption, ladies and gentlemen, would be correct. Another strange thing about the creamery is that I can't ever walk in the door and go straight. I have to walk in, say hello to whoever's at the register, then make a sharp right, then a sharp left so I can't be seen. From that vantage point, no one can see me as I collect my thoughts in front of the Doritos. I've to sit there a minute and remember what it is that I need before I go out and look like I know what I'm doing. It's very complicated.
I was hungry, so I went rooting through my cupboards and found TRISCUITS! That's what I missed on my list up there. Triscuits. They're so delicious.
P.S. If you can name the title of the book that the title of this blog post derived from, you win an invisible $10 bill. I'll mail it to you.
Gratitude Moment:
I'm grateful for the outdoors. At around 6:00 this evening I just went outside and found a bench in front of the church building. I just read for a little while under the light of a street lamp. The oak leaves were all dead and brown, but the way they collected on the ground, combined with the peculiar light from the lamp, was positively beautiful. It was so peaceful sitting there, away from the music, away from the television, away from the talking. Just quiet. Stillness. It was so lovely. Even if it was a bit cold. I didn't really notice :)
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 15:26..........."And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth; and behold, they shall come with speed swiftly; none shall be weary nor stumble among them."
This scripture is talking about the gathering of Israel in the last days. What I love about it is the unity. All of the people of Zion, from all corners of the earth, spreading the word of the gospel and flocking towards the ensign of the Savior. And no one will fall, no one will turn back. We'll all just come speedily. And we won't ever get tired, or give up because we hate running that far, over mountains and across the plains. We will all just come and be together, one people under the Lord. I'm going to be there on that day, my friends. And it's going to be wonderful!
I bought Steven's Mint Truffle Hot Chocolate today. From the Creamery. And I got marshmallows. And chocolate chips. And eggnog. And, since I appear to be reciting my entire grocery list, hamburger buns, a dozen eggs, a pound of ground beef, chicken cordon bleu (x2), an onion, a red bell pepper, a gallon of fat free milk, poptarts, angel hair pasta side (x2), and a bag of frozen peas and carrots. I do believe that's everything. I'll check my receipt to see if I missed anything.
I always get so nervous when I go grocery shopping. It's like an undercover investigation. You can't let anyone else in the shop see what you're buying or they'll judge you. From mine you'd probably think "she has no organization whatsoever in her life, reflected in the odd assortment of items in her basket, although it does primarily revolve around sugar." That assumption, ladies and gentlemen, would be correct. Another strange thing about the creamery is that I can't ever walk in the door and go straight. I have to walk in, say hello to whoever's at the register, then make a sharp right, then a sharp left so I can't be seen. From that vantage point, no one can see me as I collect my thoughts in front of the Doritos. I've to sit there a minute and remember what it is that I need before I go out and look like I know what I'm doing. It's very complicated.
I was hungry, so I went rooting through my cupboards and found TRISCUITS! That's what I missed on my list up there. Triscuits. They're so delicious.
P.S. If you can name the title of the book that the title of this blog post derived from, you win an invisible $10 bill. I'll mail it to you.
Gratitude Moment:
I'm grateful for the outdoors. At around 6:00 this evening I just went outside and found a bench in front of the church building. I just read for a little while under the light of a street lamp. The oak leaves were all dead and brown, but the way they collected on the ground, combined with the peculiar light from the lamp, was positively beautiful. It was so peaceful sitting there, away from the music, away from the television, away from the talking. Just quiet. Stillness. It was so lovely. Even if it was a bit cold. I didn't really notice :)
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 15:26..........."And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth; and behold, they shall come with speed swiftly; none shall be weary nor stumble among them."
This scripture is talking about the gathering of Israel in the last days. What I love about it is the unity. All of the people of Zion, from all corners of the earth, spreading the word of the gospel and flocking towards the ensign of the Savior. And no one will fall, no one will turn back. We'll all just come speedily. And we won't ever get tired, or give up because we hate running that far, over mountains and across the plains. We will all just come and be together, one people under the Lord. I'm going to be there on that day, my friends. And it's going to be wonderful!
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Sometime, Life is like an Overripe Watermelon
Well, world, I am sad. Very, very sad. It's one of those times where it feels like everything is just falling apart right before your very eyes, like you're doing everything wrong. It's like I can't get a handle on anything, and I'm trying to do the right thing but it just blows up in my face and I end up making other people upset.
That's pretty much all I have to say.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for food. I really love food. I love having food in my possession. I love having my own food in my possession that I can eat. And I may or may not currently be using it as a coping mechanism. But that is besides the point. Food is wonderful.
Scripture of the Day:
Phillipians 4:13......"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
It might take me a little while to believe this right now, but I trust God. He knows what he's doing. I've just got to keep on going, doing what I think is right, and it will all work out in the end.
That's pretty much all I have to say.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for food. I really love food. I love having food in my possession. I love having my own food in my possession that I can eat. And I may or may not currently be using it as a coping mechanism. But that is besides the point. Food is wonderful.
Scripture of the Day:
Phillipians 4:13......"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
It might take me a little while to believe this right now, but I trust God. He knows what he's doing. I've just got to keep on going, doing what I think is right, and it will all work out in the end.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving. It's Delicious.
Well, folks! I'm thankful for EVERTHING!
About to go Black Friday shopping with Hannah...wish us luck....
Gratitude Moment:
I'm grateful for EVERYTHING!
Scripture of the Day:
Moses 1:39........"For this is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man."
Yes, that is the scripture because I couldn't quote anything else on the fly.
Have a good one, folks!
About to go Black Friday shopping with Hannah...wish us luck....
Gratitude Moment:
I'm grateful for EVERYTHING!
Scripture of the Day:
Moses 1:39........"For this is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man."
Yes, that is the scripture because I couldn't quote anything else on the fly.
Have a good one, folks!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Oh, There's No Place Like Home For the Holidays
Home, home, home! It feels so good to be home! (Except I'm freaked out that there are spiders camping out in my bed...let't hope not.). Today we put up Christmas decorations (whoot!) and I spent some quality time with my sister Hannah, watching The Decoy Bride (stars David Tennant...I highly recommend it...) and Psych. I'm exhausted, but, quite frankly, I don't want to go to sleep. Best. Combination. Ever.
I'm super excited to be thankful tomorrow. I'll have to make that section even longer...I'm getting up early to help Mum with the cooking. I realized this year that I don't know how to make a proper roast dinner, so I am entering this experience with the expectation of learning everything there is to know about making gravy and such. Yeah.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for school holidays. I love having a break from school. Absolutely love it. I feel like it came at the perfect time, and I'm really grateful for that.
Scripture for the Day:
2 Nephi 11:7......"For if there be no Christ there be no God; and if there be no God we are not, for there could have been no creation. But there is a God, and he is Christ, and he cometh in the fulness of his own time."
I know that God lives. Plain and simple. He's got a plan. It's called the Plan of Salvation, and it is the way to happiness.
Goodnight world!
I'm super excited to be thankful tomorrow. I'll have to make that section even longer...I'm getting up early to help Mum with the cooking. I realized this year that I don't know how to make a proper roast dinner, so I am entering this experience with the expectation of learning everything there is to know about making gravy and such. Yeah.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for school holidays. I love having a break from school. Absolutely love it. I feel like it came at the perfect time, and I'm really grateful for that.
Scripture for the Day:
2 Nephi 11:7......"For if there be no Christ there be no God; and if there be no God we are not, for there could have been no creation. But there is a God, and he is Christ, and he cometh in the fulness of his own time."
I know that God lives. Plain and simple. He's got a plan. It's called the Plan of Salvation, and it is the way to happiness.
Goodnight world!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Paper, paper, paper...
This post is happening at 8:00 because my brain is fried.
Like the hash browns I made for dinner (which, by the way, I ate too many of. Stomach is protesting).
My day has been nothing but writing papers and eating. I did get my simple quiz turned in, and I was super blessed because I was able to be well withing the word count and everything was dandy. But it did take me from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. On one dang essay.
So, does my break officially start now? No! Because I have another essay to write before midnight! The thought made me sad. So I made dinner. And watched two episodes of Doctor Who. Because sometimes that helps. I always forget that when I watch TV before I do my homework, I'll be doing my homework later when I should be going to sleep. And this is hard homework. I will be up late tonight. I will be so delighted when it's tomorrow and I don't have to worry about HOMEWORK.
On top of all that, I really want to clean my apartment tonight...in fact, Caden's coming over to help me. What a gentleman :). Cleaning makes me feel so productive. Yay cleaning!
I think I might go check the mail. Shake things up a bit. Crazy...
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for my mum. I haven't seen her in a long time, but she is willing to pick me up at 9:30 tomorrow morning to take me home. I've begun to realize how much of a sacrifice being up at 9:00 is. I'm sure she'll be up way before then, 'cause she's good like that. She's a wonderful mother, and I love her very much :)
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 10:23......."Therefore, cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are free to act for yourselves—to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life."
Cheer up, everyone :)
Like the hash browns I made for dinner (which, by the way, I ate too many of. Stomach is protesting).
My day has been nothing but writing papers and eating. I did get my simple quiz turned in, and I was super blessed because I was able to be well withing the word count and everything was dandy. But it did take me from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. On one dang essay.
So, does my break officially start now? No! Because I have another essay to write before midnight! The thought made me sad. So I made dinner. And watched two episodes of Doctor Who. Because sometimes that helps. I always forget that when I watch TV before I do my homework, I'll be doing my homework later when I should be going to sleep. And this is hard homework. I will be up late tonight. I will be so delighted when it's tomorrow and I don't have to worry about HOMEWORK.
On top of all that, I really want to clean my apartment tonight...in fact, Caden's coming over to help me. What a gentleman :). Cleaning makes me feel so productive. Yay cleaning!
I think I might go check the mail. Shake things up a bit. Crazy...
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for my mum. I haven't seen her in a long time, but she is willing to pick me up at 9:30 tomorrow morning to take me home. I've begun to realize how much of a sacrifice being up at 9:00 is. I'm sure she'll be up way before then, 'cause she's good like that. She's a wonderful mother, and I love her very much :)
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 10:23......."Therefore, cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are free to act for yourselves—to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life."
Cheer up, everyone :)
Monday, November 19, 2012
A Cursing and a Blessing
Today was quite the day! That giant paper I had due today? My computer crashed when I was half way through and I lost the entire thing. I had no time to re-do it, so I decided that Someone upstairs didn't want me to pass my Anthropology class. I wasn't really depressed, just very apathetic. I didn't care about school any more. I just wanted to go home and sleep. Which I couldn't do.
I decided to email my TA to let him know my situation and see if he would be lenient about my deadline....and he said I could turn it in by tomorrow at 5:00! This is both a blessing and a curse. Blessing because I will avoid a 58% in that class, but a curse because I'm on high-stress mode again and loosing sleep over schoolwork (which I really, really hate doing). So far I have 435 words......1720 to go! I am frustrated with myself for not being able to write faster. And that I seem to have misplaced my "quality writing" and replaced it with "mediocre, C-level writing". I used to be good at writing, and now I don't know where that talent went. Sad Danie :(
Tomorrow is the last day of classes before Thanksgiving Break! I am so excited! The plan is to clean the entire apartment before we all leave for home, and then be lazy until the Saturday of break. That's when we'll do homework. Wednesday will be spent having a Lord of the Rings marathon con mis amigos y mi hermana. Thursday we'll sacrifice a turkey and participate in various other family bonding activities. Friday I REALLY want to go shopping at unearthly hours with Han, but I haven't asked her yet....I have a particular sweater I need to buy. And sales are really nice for things like sweaters. And, as aforementioned, Saturday will be my homework day. It will be so good to be back in Lehi.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for my roommate Jamie. She is so wonderful :). We had a really funny chat about how nerdy we were in Elementary and Jr. High, and all the boys we had crushes on. I love that we're so similar! Also, she has the most beautiful voice. I love to hear her sing (particularly when Jenna's over and it's Showtunes Saturday night...ha ha). I'm grateful that she looks out for me. And that she likes my cooking. And that we can laugh about silly things together (like that disastrous fudge...what even happened with that?!). I was truly blessed when I was led to live here. You're the best Jamie!
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 9:51......."Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness."
I like this scripture for a number of reasons. First of all, I can always use a reminder of what is most important in my life. School is more important that Facebook and Pinterest. My visiting teaching is more important than Netflix. Being nice is more important than getting your way. The gospel is the most important of all. It will always be there! Which leads into the next point that we can never get too fat on the gospel. We should all strive to be morbidly obese in things of the spirit! Ha ha. We should love being close to Christ as much as we love eating. As a college student, that hits home very specifically. I make a lot of time so I can eat, but I can do so much better with having a high importance to magnifying my calling, or studying my scriptures, or repenting, or serving people. It should become something we delight in. So. Go forth. Get fat.
I decided to email my TA to let him know my situation and see if he would be lenient about my deadline....and he said I could turn it in by tomorrow at 5:00! This is both a blessing and a curse. Blessing because I will avoid a 58% in that class, but a curse because I'm on high-stress mode again and loosing sleep over schoolwork (which I really, really hate doing). So far I have 435 words......1720 to go! I am frustrated with myself for not being able to write faster. And that I seem to have misplaced my "quality writing" and replaced it with "mediocre, C-level writing". I used to be good at writing, and now I don't know where that talent went. Sad Danie :(
Tomorrow is the last day of classes before Thanksgiving Break! I am so excited! The plan is to clean the entire apartment before we all leave for home, and then be lazy until the Saturday of break. That's when we'll do homework. Wednesday will be spent having a Lord of the Rings marathon con mis amigos y mi hermana. Thursday we'll sacrifice a turkey and participate in various other family bonding activities. Friday I REALLY want to go shopping at unearthly hours with Han, but I haven't asked her yet....I have a particular sweater I need to buy. And sales are really nice for things like sweaters. And, as aforementioned, Saturday will be my homework day. It will be so good to be back in Lehi.
Gratitude Moment:
Today I am grateful for my roommate Jamie. She is so wonderful :). We had a really funny chat about how nerdy we were in Elementary and Jr. High, and all the boys we had crushes on. I love that we're so similar! Also, she has the most beautiful voice. I love to hear her sing (particularly when Jenna's over and it's Showtunes Saturday night...ha ha). I'm grateful that she looks out for me. And that she likes my cooking. And that we can laugh about silly things together (like that disastrous fudge...what even happened with that?!). I was truly blessed when I was led to live here. You're the best Jamie!
Scripture of the Day:
2 Nephi 9:51......."Wherefore, do not spend money for that which is of no worth, nor your labor for that which cannot satisfy. Hearken diligently unto me, and remember the words which I have spoken; and come unto the Holy One of Israel, and feast upon that which perisheth not, neither can be corrupted, and let your soul delight in fatness."
I like this scripture for a number of reasons. First of all, I can always use a reminder of what is most important in my life. School is more important that Facebook and Pinterest. My visiting teaching is more important than Netflix. Being nice is more important than getting your way. The gospel is the most important of all. It will always be there! Which leads into the next point that we can never get too fat on the gospel. We should all strive to be morbidly obese in things of the spirit! Ha ha. We should love being close to Christ as much as we love eating. As a college student, that hits home very specifically. I make a lot of time so I can eat, but I can do so much better with having a high importance to magnifying my calling, or studying my scriptures, or repenting, or serving people. It should become something we delight in. So. Go forth. Get fat.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Procrastination is NOT the Answer
This will have to be somewhat brief, because, as the title implies, I have plenty to be doing. Church was wonderful today! I didn't mess up on the organ too badly during sacrament meeting, and the speakers were lovely. The best was the fireside, though. We had our Stake President (Pres. Savage) speak as well as the Temple President for the Provo Temple. His name just left me. Anyway, the temple president was very emotional and very touching. I was given the opportunity to play the organ/a musical number for the fireside and that was...alright. Not stellar, but, hey. It's over now! They had sweet rolls afterwards. I had three :)
Now to the procrastination...so, for my Socio-Cultural Anthropology class we have to write these super obnoxious, 2200+ papers called "Simple Quizzes" (really Dr. Crandall? Really?). And I'm really good at putting them off until the day before they're due.
Well, I've got one due tomorrow.
Guess what I'll be doing tonight.
One day, one day I will do my homework on the day that it's assigned. It will be beautiful and perfect. One day. But today is not that day. I'll strive for tomorrow....
Gratitude Moment:
I'm really grateful for prayer today. I was so, so nervous to perform that musical number at the fireside. There were complications with getting the song, and it was all last minute. Right before I performed I was praying that although I knew I wouldn't do a stellar job at it, all I wanted to do was help people feel the spirit. And, my friends, I believe it worked.
Scripture for the Day:
2 Nephi 8:3......."For the Lord shall comfort Zion, he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and the voice of melody."
So, although my situation may not be happy, the Lord can make it better. Although I may not be the person I want to be, the Lord can help me get there. As long as we're following the commandments and trying our hardest, we can do anything with the Lord. :)
G'night!
Now to the procrastination...so, for my Socio-Cultural Anthropology class we have to write these super obnoxious, 2200+ papers called "Simple Quizzes" (really Dr. Crandall? Really?). And I'm really good at putting them off until the day before they're due.
Well, I've got one due tomorrow.
Guess what I'll be doing tonight.
One day, one day I will do my homework on the day that it's assigned. It will be beautiful and perfect. One day. But today is not that day. I'll strive for tomorrow....
Gratitude Moment:
I'm really grateful for prayer today. I was so, so nervous to perform that musical number at the fireside. There were complications with getting the song, and it was all last minute. Right before I performed I was praying that although I knew I wouldn't do a stellar job at it, all I wanted to do was help people feel the spirit. And, my friends, I believe it worked.
Scripture for the Day:
2 Nephi 8:3......."For the Lord shall comfort Zion, he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and the voice of melody."
So, although my situation may not be happy, the Lord can make it better. Although I may not be the person I want to be, the Lord can help me get there. As long as we're following the commandments and trying our hardest, we can do anything with the Lord. :)
G'night!
I've Joined the Magical World of Blogging!
Hello friends, family, and random citizens of the universe! Welcome to my wonderful blog. I honestly wouldn't expect much out of it, because I'm rather new to all of this. I just thought it would be a fun, slightly more educational way to spend my time than the countless hours I've spent watching movies. Of course, I'm an excellent student here at college.
Of course.
And I am not in any way procrastinating homework as we speak.
Not a chance.
Perhaps tomorrow I will post something thought-provoking and wonderful, but for tonight I'm just saying hello :).
Gratitude Moment:
Right now I'm really grateful for my wonderful Caden (ha ha... embarrassed much?). It amazes me how kind and forgiving he is. He's got a heart of gold, and a brain full of wisdom. Today was a hard day for me, but, despite my avid protesting, he cheered me up and made my day completely turn around. I am grateful for all of you out there who love and support me during the hard times and the good times. I'm also really grateful for Progresso soup. That stuff is delicious.
Scripture for the Day:
2 Nephi 7:7-8......"For the Lord God will help me, therefore shall I not be confounded. Therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. And the Lord is near, and he justifieth me. Who will contend with me? Let us stand together. Who is mine adversary? Let him come near me, and I will smite him with the strength of my mouth."
I make a lot of mistakes, but I know that with God nothing is impossible. I can overcome all of the challenges that are thrown my way, because I've got God on my side. Oh yeah! God won't ever fail me, because he loves me and wants to protect me from all of the evil that's out there. And he loves you too :)
Goodnight everyone!
Of course.
And I am not in any way procrastinating homework as we speak.
Not a chance.
Perhaps tomorrow I will post something thought-provoking and wonderful, but for tonight I'm just saying hello :).
Gratitude Moment:
Right now I'm really grateful for my wonderful Caden (ha ha... embarrassed much?). It amazes me how kind and forgiving he is. He's got a heart of gold, and a brain full of wisdom. Today was a hard day for me, but, despite my avid protesting, he cheered me up and made my day completely turn around. I am grateful for all of you out there who love and support me during the hard times and the good times. I'm also really grateful for Progresso soup. That stuff is delicious.
Scripture for the Day:
2 Nephi 7:7-8......"For the Lord God will help me, therefore shall I not be confounded. Therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. And the Lord is near, and he justifieth me. Who will contend with me? Let us stand together. Who is mine adversary? Let him come near me, and I will smite him with the strength of my mouth."
I make a lot of mistakes, but I know that with God nothing is impossible. I can overcome all of the challenges that are thrown my way, because I've got God on my side. Oh yeah! God won't ever fail me, because he loves me and wants to protect me from all of the evil that's out there. And he loves you too :)
Goodnight everyone!
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