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!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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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