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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Doesn't matter who you are, you need this.
Love
It's a very interesting concept. When you really think about it, love is the reason we do many things.
For some of us that includes working at a job to support a family. While to others, it means devoting one's life to serving those around them. It's the reason we marry. It's the reason we reach out to someone who needs help. It's the reason we see beauty in this life. To understand love, one must first love him/herself. To understand love, one must learn to see the beauty surrounding them.
Love is so complex, it's easy to get confused.. But here's another thing: Love is so simple. Our lives complicate the simple joys of love. Some of us take the love of a loved one for granted. We forget to see the beauty around us. We forget to love ourselves. WE FORGET TO LOVE. We forget that love is about selflessness and we let selfishness poison the love around us, almost willingly!
Love is about more than just brother, sister, mother, father, husband, wife. It's about respect. Many a time it has been said "We accept the love we think we deserve." (I have never seen or read Perks of Being a Wallflower)
BUT WHAT IF WE JUST ACCEPTED LOVE, NO MATTER IF WE FELT WE DESERVED IT?!
Love is about more than just brother, sister, mother, father, husband, wife. It's about respect. Many a time it has been said "We accept the love we think we deserve." (I have never seen or read Perks of Being a Wallflower)
BUT WHAT IF WE JUST ACCEPTED LOVE, NO MATTER IF WE FELT WE DESERVED IT?!
What would this world be like?
Lots of the times, we see love as a payment. It should never be seen that way at all! Love is given freely with no charge or payment accepted back. We abuse love when we do something only for the benefit of ourselves. That's not love. That's lusting after yourself. To think of it another way: Why do something only for yourself, when you can do something for someone else? When you do it only for yourself, it stops right there. When you do it for someone else, they want to do something for someone else as well.
I've learned a lot about love over the past few years. But more importantly, I've learned that you have to make an effort to love. When you put your heart into that effort, chances are you not only blessing someone else's life, but your own. And yeah, that my friends, is not lust. That is love. And love is rewarding and blesses the lives of many.
Lots of the times, we see love as a payment. It should never be seen that way at all! Love is given freely with no charge or payment accepted back. We abuse love when we do something only for the benefit of ourselves. That's not love. That's lusting after yourself. To think of it another way: Why do something only for yourself, when you can do something for someone else? When you do it only for yourself, it stops right there. When you do it for someone else, they want to do something for someone else as well.
I've learned a lot about love over the past few years. But more importantly, I've learned that you have to make an effort to love. When you put your heart into that effort, chances are you not only blessing someone else's life, but your own. And yeah, that my friends, is not lust. That is love. And love is rewarding and blesses the lives of many.
"So take your time, there's always tomorrow!"
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
That Classic Feel
Anyway, one of the most important parts to me about wedding reception is the atmosphere I design. I've got this perfect vision that isn't complex at all. Part of that atmosphere includes music. So if/when you come to my reception...you will know that I picked each and every song on that list. And you will know that I picked all those songs because they each bring a classic feel.
Anyway, when randomly looking up some more Glenn Miller music, I came across this one. I can't believe I've never heard this before.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
I Believe in a Thing Called Love
I know this is very unusual for me to post more than once a month anymore..let alone twice in a day! ;) But I just wanted to tell you guys about this little thing we call love.
You all know about it.
My personal opinion on love is that it doesn't always have to be a fairytale. It doesn't have to give you butterflies every time you kiss that special person. I feel like people expect that to last forever. I feel like that is why relationships fizzle out----most of the time. And while those feelings are nice and fuzzy and such...I think the greatest part is when the love is so deep that you can't even begin to understand the depth of it.
I love Stephen to a degree that I will never understand in this life. You know what? That's okay. I'm too mortal to understand it anyway! ;) I'm so grateful for the knowledge of eternal marriage. It's supposed to be forever!
How can you go so far in life together (even if you don't accomplish your life goals-you still accomplished things together)?
How can you deal with trials that make you stronger as a couple?
How can you love someone so much you just can't describe it?
How could you not want that forever?
I know that marriage and family is one of the most Godly attributes you have the power to obtain while on the earth. No matter what your religion...how could you not want that? I mean, at least for me anyway, there is special heart string that gets plucked whenever I think about it.
Love is special because it's the union of a feeling and an action.
This is what I feel when I love...
I feel peace and calm amongst whatever calamity I am currently trying to conquer. To share that feeling is a glorious thing. I can only imagine right now what marriage will be like.
Imma b murried dis summa! On June 6, 2013 at 11:40 a.m. I will be getting sealed to Stephen.
He really is my best friend, and that's really all I've ever wanted in man. We get to joke and be silly, sometimes gross, and completely five years old. But sometimes we are cute and couple-y too!
84 days
I'M GETTING MARRIED!
I'M GETTING MARRIED!
Remember a month ago when I said that something awesome was going to be happening soon? This is what I was talking about! :)
I get to marry Stephen Wallingford! I get to have an awesome last name guys! It's so cool. I've already practiced writing my name a billion times.
We are buying my wedding dress on Friday. We spent 12 hours on Saturday trying to find one. I found the one in the first hour. My mom, however, was not convinced that this was the dress. But I told her I would be dress biased the rest of the day..and I totally was. Nothing compared to the way I looked or felt in it. I didn't get emotional, but I just felt peace. Though I did try on some really pretty dresses throughout the day, nothing compared to this one.
So...you all want to know the story. Sorry if it's really short. I've told it at least 20 times in the last 6 days.
He drove me all around the back part of the town. I felt like he might be up to something, but deleted that from my mind when he said he needed to go to walmart. Okay...sounds legit. But when we drove past walmart he said he decided that it could wait. Then I knew something might have been up.
We have this certain tree in the town. It's OUR tree. Even though we haven't carved it or anything. (oooh I just had an idea for something else...you will love it). When he turned to the little alley way behind the park (where our tree is) I knew exactly what was happening, but asked him what we were doing there anyway. He grinned at me as he looked over and said "You know why we are here."
We got out of the car knowing we would be engaged minutes later. We walked to our tree and the grass was super mushy because the snow had just melted. Cars kept passing by, which is really strange because it is always quiet back there. So he waited for the cars to pass. After that there were lots of umms and okays on his part...with a side of laughter from me.
Finally, he told me how he has been the happiest with me that he has ever been. He told me his hopes for our future together and then ended it with him getting down on one knee. (ps, I told him I would like an "I love you" speech very much.)
We got out of the car knowing we would be engaged minutes later. We walked to our tree and the grass was super mushy because the snow had just melted. Cars kept passing by, which is really strange because it is always quiet back there. So he waited for the cars to pass. After that there were lots of umms and okays on his part...with a side of laughter from me.
Finally, he told me how he has been the happiest with me that he has ever been. He told me his hopes for our future together and then ended it with him getting down on one knee. (ps, I told him I would like an "I love you" speech very much.)
And that's the story!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Am I living an Inception?
In the past year and a half...so much has changed! Most of the time I am stumped at how fast life has gone. I just think about everything that's happened, everything I've done, and how much school I have actually gotten done! It astounds me, and most of the time I think I am in some long comatose type dream that when I wake up, none of this will have ever happened. That is one of my worst fears! If it is just a dream, it's been the longest (3.5 years long, extremely vivid, and eerily inceptuous) dream ever. Inceptuous because I dream in the "dream".
Another fear I have is that..for some reason...I was in a really bad accident...and am now in the recovery stages..while everyone around me has to pretend like they've never met..or that we are just as we were before my accident. Does that sound crazy?
BUT I HAVE A VALID POINT TO THIS..
The reason why I feel like this A LOT (not exaggerating) is because I feel so darn lucky with everything around me.
-I feel like I'm doing well in school because people are believing in me.
-I feel like I might have known Stephen previously than when I remember meeting him.
-And just other similar tender mercies.
But guys, just in case I sound crazy, I promise you that even though I have these weird occurrences where I feel like this, I know for a fact that I was not in a coma because of an accident.
I must say that the last 1.5 years of this "dream" have been incredibly amazing. I grew in ways that were needed, and I am still growing in so many ways.
I just want to let you all know that God really REALLY does take people out of your life at the right times. Though we may not feel ready for it, we just have to trust Him and he will prove us wrong..every single time.
I also know that He puts people INTO our lives at the right time. These usually come after a trial of our faith. That's the most common form in my life anyway.
PLEASE STAY TUNED TO MY BLOG THESE NEXT FEW WEEKS....IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT SOMETHING AWESOME.
-I feel like I'm doing well in school because people are believing in me.
-I feel like I might have known Stephen previously than when I remember meeting him.
-And just other similar tender mercies.
But guys, just in case I sound crazy, I promise you that even though I have these weird occurrences where I feel like this, I know for a fact that I was not in a coma because of an accident.
I GUESS MY ABSOLUTE WORST FEAR IS...
Having it still be around midnight on October 14, 2009 and waking up the very next day to having all of these last 3.5 years of my life just be a dream. I say this because as I remember going to sleep that night, I remember wanting to just be put to sleep until I could wake up two years later. That is like my number two fear. But I also know how improbable it is that I have been asleep all this time. All those experiences I went through the first two years of the "dream" were very damaging to my sense of being able to trust others, and even myself sometimes. I was hurt in more ways than I can even remember, and happy in ways that were probably unhealthily high. Though I learned a ton of lessons, I still feel the psychological pain from them from time to time. I am eternally grateful for those lessons though, as weird as that may sound. But I am big girl and know that the past is the past..and it's there for a reason.
I'll Wrap This Up
I must say that the last 1.5 years of this "dream" have been incredibly amazing. I grew in ways that were needed, and I am still growing in so many ways.
I just want to let you all know that God really REALLY does take people out of your life at the right times. Though we may not feel ready for it, we just have to trust Him and he will prove us wrong..every single time.
I also know that He puts people INTO our lives at the right time. These usually come after a trial of our faith. That's the most common form in my life anyway.
PLEASE STAY TUNED TO MY BLOG THESE NEXT FEW WEEKS....IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT SOMETHING AWESOME.
Monday, February 11, 2013
To Crave or to Stay Sane
I don't know what it is, but within the last few weeks I have been slowly starting to crave the summer sun. I've been craving anything summer. Or, at least..late spring..which is my ABSOLUTE favorite time of year.
CURSE EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER TALKING ABOUT DISNEYLAND!
The more people talk about it, the more I crave it. Eventually when I don't do something about it, I feel unproductive, lazy, and upset. So..often, you might find me planning imaginary trips trying to find the best deals on hotels and tickets. I know that is weird...but seriously..it helps. Also, watching youtube videos seem to help...though if it was anything like yesterday, it made it worse!
I was literally almost crying watching freakin youtube clips of the rides! I was sad that I hadn't seen any of the new stuff there. Like Star Tours 2, or the Little Mermaid..or Buena Vista Street...or Cars Land...or...or.... you get my point. I haven't seen anything and it's driving me nuts!
To make this matter even worse, as I was walking home from my lame-o stats class, a song came onto my ipod and I was like...holy freak, this would make the perfect background song to an adventure to Disneyland!
I was literally almost crying watching freakin youtube clips of the rides! I was sad that I hadn't seen any of the new stuff there. Like Star Tours 2, or the Little Mermaid..or Buena Vista Street...or Cars Land...or...or.... you get my point. I haven't seen anything and it's driving me nuts!
To make this matter even worse, as I was walking home from my lame-o stats class, a song came onto my ipod and I was like...holy freak, this would make the perfect background song to an adventure to Disneyland!
This song gave me the fever bad today!
You've got it now...don'tcha?! ;)
You've got it now...don'tcha?! ;)
Friday, January 25, 2013
The Creative Bug
When I get the creative bug, I just always have this huge urge to go all out in whatever it is that I want to do.
Sometimes it's blogging (which is becoming more rare nowadays), sometimes it's making a food I've never made before.
Sometimes it's blogging (which is becoming more rare nowadays), sometimes it's making a food I've never made before.
But mostly...
It's making videos. I know some you have seen my videos before, and I know they aren't anything to rave about. BUT....I want my videos to become that way someday. You see, if I had the proper equipment, you can bet your bottom dollar I would probably drop out of school (which is no good) because I would spend all my days documenting the "cool" things I would be doing. Oh yeah, I would be super stylish looking with my hair in a high sock bun while wearing a cute baggy shirt, leggings, and combat boots (the cute ones) if I could pull them off.
That's the dream.
To travel to places I've never been and make amazing videos for the world to rave about.
I have a couple video projects stored in my mind right now, and as soon as I get my hands on the camera I am currently desiring, I will get to work. And then I will share with you.
My Inspirations:
This song really gets my creative juices going
Well, that's all I have time for right now. See ya! :)
Monday, January 21, 2013
Come What May and Love It
Sorry I don't blog as much as I used to. This thing used to be a serious outlet of emotions for me. Does anyone even still read my blog?
Anyway, I was asking myself why I don't blog as much anymore. I used to use this thing when I so unbelievably happy that I got a letter in the mail after months and months of nothing...or I would use it to tell you all how hurt I was that waiting for a missionary is a lot harder than it looks. Lots of the times I would write the blog posts listening to depressing music and bawling my eyes out that my dream prince had just abandoned me and another one would never come along. lol hahaha!
I'm happy :). It's been a tough few years. I used to dream of the day when all the hurt from everything missionary related and not would just disappear. Because there was more than just missionary stuff going on. I would daydream that I would be laughing with the one I love..whoever that would be. Of course most of it would be in slow motion, because my daydreams are dramatic like that. I would just sit and think for hours that one day...one day...I would get my reward, because I knew that God wouldn't take something away without replacing it with something better. Even though it was hard to comprehend in the hard times, I knew I still had to trust Him.
"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude." -Joseph B. Wirthlin
When I was going through that rough patch, I just knew it somehow that I would be compensated for my so-called loss. I love that quote by Elder Wirthlin.
I've been compensated for, and all I can feel is gratitude..and whoops there goes the tears. Except these are happy tears.
I always heard that He replaces it with something better, but returning it a hundredfold?! I did not know that. And that is why I started crying a couple sentences ago. And the fact that I am always so grateful that my life is the way that it is now...dang..of course I am crying.
Also, I love getting reconfirmations.Though I don't get them when I expect or want them...I get them when I need them...and I definitely needed one tonight. Stephen went back to Sandy tonight and I won't get to see him until next weekend, so I was feeling a little sad. Plus, I came back to my apartment to a filthy kitchen and spent 2 hours cleaning it so I was feeling upset as well.
I have learned that "Come What May and Love It" is a true principle. How could it not be? The Lord knows me personally and he knows what I need. He listens to me, and the deepest desires of my heart are always on His mind.
Big events are going to start occurring in my life. They seem mighty exciting to me.
I am so over blogging right now. Until next time!
Bye.
Anyway, I was asking myself why I don't blog as much anymore. I used to use this thing when I so unbelievably happy that I got a letter in the mail after months and months of nothing...or I would use it to tell you all how hurt I was that waiting for a missionary is a lot harder than it looks. Lots of the times I would write the blog posts listening to depressing music and bawling my eyes out that my dream prince had just abandoned me and another one would never come along. lol hahaha!
I'm happy :). It's been a tough few years. I used to dream of the day when all the hurt from everything missionary related and not would just disappear. Because there was more than just missionary stuff going on. I would daydream that I would be laughing with the one I love..whoever that would be. Of course most of it would be in slow motion, because my daydreams are dramatic like that. I would just sit and think for hours that one day...one day...I would get my reward, because I knew that God wouldn't take something away without replacing it with something better. Even though it was hard to comprehend in the hard times, I knew I still had to trust Him.
"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude." -Joseph B. Wirthlin
When I was going through that rough patch, I just knew it somehow that I would be compensated for my so-called loss. I love that quote by Elder Wirthlin.
I've been compensated for, and all I can feel is gratitude..and whoops there goes the tears. Except these are happy tears.
I always heard that He replaces it with something better, but returning it a hundredfold?! I did not know that. And that is why I started crying a couple sentences ago. And the fact that I am always so grateful that my life is the way that it is now...dang..of course I am crying.
Also, I love getting reconfirmations.Though I don't get them when I expect or want them...I get them when I need them...and I definitely needed one tonight. Stephen went back to Sandy tonight and I won't get to see him until next weekend, so I was feeling a little sad. Plus, I came back to my apartment to a filthy kitchen and spent 2 hours cleaning it so I was feeling upset as well.
I have learned that "Come What May and Love It" is a true principle. How could it not be? The Lord knows me personally and he knows what I need. He listens to me, and the deepest desires of my heart are always on His mind.
Big events are going to start occurring in my life. They seem mighty exciting to me.
I am so over blogging right now. Until next time!
Bye.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Love
Love is pure.
Never selfish.
Never prideful.
You give it your all.
You give it freely.
While expecting nothing in return.
Never selfish.
Never prideful.
You give it your all.
You give it freely.
While expecting nothing in return.
I don't know if anyone considers this mushy or gushy..but I don't care...
I love the one I am with!
He makes me happy.
He makes me happy.
Oh so very happy.
Monday, November 5, 2012
I don't get it.
Why am I frustrated? Oh ya know..starving college student who can't afford next semester's rent, textbooks, or food, and has been searching from a job since day -14ish. That's right! I've been looking for a job since before this school semester started. I've applied at who knows how many places. I've only gotten two interviews out of that. Which I don't really understand. I've had two jobs since I turned 16. One I had for just over 4 years and the other one for just over a year. I even had two jobs at once for a period of time. I'm very good at scheduling my time and I am a quick learner. But yet, somehow this isn't good enough to clean bathrooms or be a teacher's assistant. Which I do not even begin to slightly understand.
Maybe it's just me, but I thought it took qualifications and experience to get a job. I thought that the whole point of college was to obtain education in order to find a job. If I can't even get some dinky little job grading student's papers using a grading key, or better yet, cleaning bathrooms and vacuuming buildings than why I am continuing this endeavor? Is college not centered towards education for work? Seems more bureaucratic to me than anything else.
I am at a loss for patience with this. Where's the jobs Obama "created"? What use is my education being put to? I know I am still going to be unemployed at the end of my schooling because all the under qualified people get the job I am qualified for. I work hard. I do what needs to be done. I will not go into debt for my education. I need a job to pay for housing, tuition, books, and food! I am always searching for a job in the small less than 1% chance that I might actually find one.
Now, back to solving my radicals in miniscule hope that this might actually benefit me one day.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Always Try!
I am not perfect.
But I try my best.
I am not perfect.
But I am a child of God.
Also, just some cool things that I have written down the past few days:
-The Holy Ghost has blessed my life by giving simple instructions as to what things in my life I need to fix. The Holy Ghost keeps me away from the temptation of sin as long as I follow the promptings.
-We never stop needing the spirit of the Holy Ghost!
-"Christ cames to save us. If we have taken a wrong course, the Atonement of Jesus Christ can gives up the assurance that sin is not a point of no return. A safe return is possible if we will follow God's plan for our salvation." -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
-Always try to recognize the miracles in your life.
-We live in the house we build. Build on a rock!
-We don't gain our testimony all at once.
-You learn spiritually through obedience.
-The repentance process is less of a checklist and more of a transformation of a person.
-Sometimes He [Heavenly Father] lets us take the hit so we can see our strengths.
-Obedience requires faith.
-When you take the first step on the road, you also choose the last step.
-If it ceases to be an option, it ceases to be a temptation.
-The more our knowledge increases the more our choices are set on the right path.
-Satan never offers you anything that ends up being okay.
-You can make a decision, but you can't decide the consequence.
-There is a price to be paid for success.
-Joy is amplified happiness.
-A testimony is powerful and can change the lives of others.
-Heavenly Father never takes away your ability to have faith.
-Meaningful scripture study allows for change.
-Not going through the motions, but letting them go through us.
Those are pretty much my favorite tidbits from my spiritual journal. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! :)
Again, I'm not perfect...far from it, but that doesn't mean I stop trying.
But I try my best.
I am not perfect.
But I am a child of God.
Also, just some cool things that I have written down the past few days:
-The Holy Ghost has blessed my life by giving simple instructions as to what things in my life I need to fix. The Holy Ghost keeps me away from the temptation of sin as long as I follow the promptings.
-We never stop needing the spirit of the Holy Ghost!
-"Christ cames to save us. If we have taken a wrong course, the Atonement of Jesus Christ can gives up the assurance that sin is not a point of no return. A safe return is possible if we will follow God's plan for our salvation." -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
-Always try to recognize the miracles in your life.
-We live in the house we build. Build on a rock!
-We don't gain our testimony all at once.
-You learn spiritually through obedience.
-The repentance process is less of a checklist and more of a transformation of a person.
-Sometimes He [Heavenly Father] lets us take the hit so we can see our strengths.
-Obedience requires faith.
-When you take the first step on the road, you also choose the last step.
-If it ceases to be an option, it ceases to be a temptation.
-The more our knowledge increases the more our choices are set on the right path.
-Satan never offers you anything that ends up being okay.
-You can make a decision, but you can't decide the consequence.
-There is a price to be paid for success.
-Joy is amplified happiness.
-A testimony is powerful and can change the lives of others.
-Heavenly Father never takes away your ability to have faith.
-Meaningful scripture study allows for change.
-Not going through the motions, but letting them go through us.
Those are pretty much my favorite tidbits from my spiritual journal. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! :)
Again, I'm not perfect...far from it, but that doesn't mean I stop trying.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Effort
Great things come from effort. If you don't believe me, stop any effort you are putting into something and see if you get anything out of it. You won't. Well, you won't if it's something worth having.
"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential." -Winston Churchill
We put effort into our jobs so we can earn money for things we need. Without the money earned from our effort, we would be unable to purchase food, clothing, and shelter.
We put effort into our relationships with those around us most often. Without the effort, it would be hard to keep a friendship.
"Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit." -Napoleon Hill
Effort is a choice. We can't just expect effort to come before us. We have to work for it....yes, we must even make an effort for effort itself. (I hope you get that, because it's late at night as I'm writing this!)
What does effort require?
(in no particular order)
"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential." -Winston Churchill
We put effort into our jobs so we can earn money for things we need. Without the money earned from our effort, we would be unable to purchase food, clothing, and shelter.
We put effort into our relationships with those around us most often. Without the effort, it would be hard to keep a friendship.
"Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit." -Napoleon Hill
Effort is a choice. We can't just expect effort to come before us. We have to work for it....yes, we must even make an effort for effort itself. (I hope you get that, because it's late at night as I'm writing this!)
What does effort require?
(in no particular order)
1. Patience with yourself: It's hard I know. But you have to give yourself some time! Keep believing in yourself. A little patience can be the difference between success and failure, and I know which one you prefer. ;)
2. Faith: Faith just isn't a matter of spirituality or religion. It also involves having hope in things yet to be. Have faith that whatever you are putting your effort into WILL BE WORTH IT. Otherwise...why would you bother putting any effort in at all?
2. Faith: Faith just isn't a matter of spirituality or religion. It also involves having hope in things yet to be. Have faith that whatever you are putting your effort into WILL BE WORTH IT. Otherwise...why would you bother putting any effort in at all?
3. Positive Attitude: If you are unhappy, regarding the thing you are putting effort into, then perhaps you should assess if this is really worth it to you. But before you decide to give up completely, ask yourself: Are you putting in less effort, yet expecting more? Or are you putting in too much effort and not getting anything in return? But honestly try your best to be happy. Are other factors in your life making you feel unhappy about this? Because, you know, you could just be being moody after all. ;)
Like I told someone very dear to me:
"Don't be afraid to give yourself everything you've ever wanted and refuse to give yourself nothing but the best."
And what does that take? EFFORT!!
YES...I just quoted myself using the big bold words.
Like I told someone very dear to me:
"Don't be afraid to give yourself everything you've ever wanted and refuse to give yourself nothing but the best."
And what does that take? EFFORT!!
YES...I just quoted myself using the big bold words.
Friday, August 10, 2012
92 Stuffs About Me
The other day at work while I was mopping the floor I thought: "Hey, I should make an about me blog post. Because people just LOVE to read about me." Obviously that last sentence was sarcastic. But I didn't feel like making a list. So I decided to do one of those facebook "92 truths about me" post. You know, because I'm cool, and you want to know about me and stuff.
92 Truths
NAME: Alix
AGE: 20 (21 in 7 days!)
BIRTHDATE: August 25
WHAT WAS YOUR:
1. last beverage = water
2. last phone call = Stephen
3. last text message = Stephen (on our ipod Pair app we share together)
4. last song you listened to = Roll Away Your Stone -Mumford and Sons
5. last time you cried = sometime recently.
HAVE YOU EVER:
6. dated someone twice = yeah. as in going on a date with them twice. Not as in, dating an ex again. (NO!)
7. been cheated on = Not that I know of.
8. kissed someone & regretted it? Nope. Not this "someone"
9. lost someone special = nope.
10. been depressed = there was this one time where it was really bad for like a week. but breaking up does that to people. at least to me.
11. been drunk and threw up = NEVER EVER EVER EVER!
LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. blue
13. gray
14. coral
WITHIN THE LAST YEAR (2012), HAVE YOU:
15. Made a new friend = Lots!
16. Fallen out of love = HECK TO FREAKIN YES! And thank goodness too!
17. Laughed until you cried = just yesterday actually.
18. Met someone who changed you = nope.
19. Found out who your true friends were = I already knew most of them didn't care anyway. But that doesn't mean we still aren't friends at all.
20. Found out someone was talking about you = duh.
21. Kissed anyone on your FB friend's list = indeed.
GENERAL:
22. How many people on your FB friends list do you know in real life = Most of them. But with the other ones, we talk occasionally.
24. Do you have any pets = Cooper.
25. Do you want to change your name = no. and I never understood why people do that. Even with spellings.
26. What did you do for your last birthday = nothing. it's pretty standard for me to have no plans that day.
27. What time did you wake up today = 9:03 i think it was. but maybe it was 9:04..can't remember. ;)
28. What were you doing at midnight last night = facebook
29. Name something you CANNOT wait for = DISNEYLAND!!! :)
30. Last time you saw your Mother = a few hours ago
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life = umm wow...I am not telling.
32. What are you listening to right now = me typing on the keyboard, and the computer noises.
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom? = Yeah. Probably at work.
34. What's getting on your nerves right now = all the issues with school.
35. Most visited webpage = facebook.
37. Nickname = don't really have one.
38. Relationship Status = In a relationship. :)
39. Zodiac sign = virgo
40. He or She = she
41. Elementary = west elementary school
42. High School = tooele high school
43. College = snow college
44. Hair color = blonde..but i dyed it light brown.
45. Long or short= usually longer ish.
46. Height = 5'2"
47. Do you have a crush on someone? = well it's more than a crush! that's better! :)
48. What do you like about yourself? = that i try my hardest to be optimistic
49. Piercings = ears. but they close up.
50. Tattoos = NEVER! That's grody.
51. Righty or lefty= Right.
FIRSTS :
52. First surgery= first and only would be wisdom teeth.
53. First piercing = ears
54. First best friend = her name is emily. Can't remember the last name.
56. First vacation = DISNEYLAND! (duh!)
58. First pair of trainers = what the heck?
RIGHT NOW:
59. Eating = nothing
60. Drinking = nothing
61. I'm about to = either play zoo tycoon...or watch What I Like About You
62. Listening to = didn't I already answer this? Yes!
63. Waiting for = a lot of things.
YOUR FUTURE :
64. Want kids? = I'm sure I will feel like I should one day.
65. Get Married? = YES!
66. Career? = It would be nice.
WHICH IS BETTER :
67. Lips or eyes = eyes
68. Hugs or kisses = both. but hugs are more comforting.
69. Shorter or taller = taller
70. Older or Younger = older than me.
71. Romantic or spontaneous = romantic
72. Nice stomach or nice arms = problem solved. lol haaa Stephen..
73. Sensitive or loud = not too much of either
74. Hook-up or relationship = Relationship.
75. Trouble maker or hesitant = Hesitant.
HAVE YOU EVER :
76. Kissed a stranger = never
77. Drank hard liquor = never
78. Lost glasses/contacts = yeah
79. Sex on first date = never
80. Broke someone's heart = highly doubt it
81. Had your own heart broken = ouchie yes!
82. Been arrested = nope
83. Turned someone down = yeah
84. Cried when someone died = not anyone I know of.
85. Fallen for a friend = nope.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself = most of the time
87. Miracles = yeah
88. Love at first sight = No way!
90. Santa Claus = nope.
91. Kiss on the first date = nope.
92. Angels = yeah
P.S. Why did I do this?
P.S. Why did I do this?
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
To The Point
This blog post will be very to the point.
I have a few things I want to talk about and in an effort to prevent any long ramblings, I have set a limit to a paragraph for each topic. Should work, right? Well, let's see...
Financial Aid:
It's been a pain the bum to get financial aid this year. You know how it usually is a pain in the bum anyway? Yeah, well multiply that by 5 and add in a case of your dad being a victim of identity theft. It has not been fun being in a constant hassle with the IRS and Snow College all in the name of education. But it's been sorted out, and I am glad. Such a relief! For awhile there I was totally okay with not even going to school. But now that it's been sorted out, I can accept that I should go back to school.
Jewelry:For the life of me, I can't understand women who NEED big flashy jewelry. Some people downright WEAR that stuff like it's the only thing they are wearing. I don't get it. I thought accessories were to add a little flair, not be the entire outfit. The same goes for makeup too. A little goes a long way. But a lot goes in the complete opposite direction.
Also, (yup, I am going into a new paragraph, and no, I'm not stopping this rant) something I will never ever understand is women who downright insist on HUGE engagement rings. Really? Does it matter how much it costed or how many Karats it has? Personally, when I look at a diamond vs. cubic zirconium I cannot tell any difference. I'm not saying they are exactly the same, because obviously they aren't, but seriously, a ring costing big bucks?! It has just never seemed logical to me. So sorry to those who dream of 50 pound weights to make their ring finger strong. My fingers are weak. I've tested it. I bought this ring with a huge turquoise oval. It's fake obviously (because it was only like a dollar, but I can't wear the darn thing for more than a couple hours before it starts to weigh down my finger. I like small jewelry. Nothing flashy, but just enough to notice. Maybe I am just biased against engagement rings though (even though I've never had one. Had to make that disclaimer just so you all don't think I am a ninny who has been engaged 5 times). My mom's already got my diamond for me. It was on her grandma's wedding ring, so yeah, it means a ton. It is from the 1940's (I think is what she said) and is the most perfect little thing that I've ever seen. haha I think it weighs as much as a feather. One last thing about jewelry: Guys wearing jewelry....umm no...unless it's like a dude bracelet or ring. Those are acceptable. Guy necklaces always kind irked me the wrong way.
Cleaning:I applied for a job down at Snow College that would be a custodial job. I really kind of hope I get it. It's 2-3 hours after my classes everyday. That sounds perfect for me! I'm used to working 3 hours everyday, and I know how to clean. But frankly, I would be good with just about any job down there. It'll be the only way I can eat. haha...I will be so poor this semester. No fun for me! haha just kidding, I will have fun...maybe.
Alright, I am done blogging tonight. I'm kind of in the middle of playing Sims. And I need to go to bed at some point. So bye.
I have a few things I want to talk about and in an effort to prevent any long ramblings, I have set a limit to a paragraph for each topic. Should work, right? Well, let's see...
Financial Aid:
It's been a pain the bum to get financial aid this year. You know how it usually is a pain in the bum anyway? Yeah, well multiply that by 5 and add in a case of your dad being a victim of identity theft. It has not been fun being in a constant hassle with the IRS and Snow College all in the name of education. But it's been sorted out, and I am glad. Such a relief! For awhile there I was totally okay with not even going to school. But now that it's been sorted out, I can accept that I should go back to school.
Jewelry:For the life of me, I can't understand women who NEED big flashy jewelry. Some people downright WEAR that stuff like it's the only thing they are wearing. I don't get it. I thought accessories were to add a little flair, not be the entire outfit. The same goes for makeup too. A little goes a long way. But a lot goes in the complete opposite direction.
Also, (yup, I am going into a new paragraph, and no, I'm not stopping this rant) something I will never ever understand is women who downright insist on HUGE engagement rings. Really? Does it matter how much it costed or how many Karats it has? Personally, when I look at a diamond vs. cubic zirconium I cannot tell any difference. I'm not saying they are exactly the same, because obviously they aren't, but seriously, a ring costing big bucks?! It has just never seemed logical to me. So sorry to those who dream of 50 pound weights to make their ring finger strong. My fingers are weak. I've tested it. I bought this ring with a huge turquoise oval. It's fake obviously (because it was only like a dollar, but I can't wear the darn thing for more than a couple hours before it starts to weigh down my finger. I like small jewelry. Nothing flashy, but just enough to notice. Maybe I am just biased against engagement rings though (even though I've never had one. Had to make that disclaimer just so you all don't think I am a ninny who has been engaged 5 times). My mom's already got my diamond for me. It was on her grandma's wedding ring, so yeah, it means a ton. It is from the 1940's (I think is what she said) and is the most perfect little thing that I've ever seen. haha I think it weighs as much as a feather. One last thing about jewelry: Guys wearing jewelry....umm no...unless it's like a dude bracelet or ring. Those are acceptable. Guy necklaces always kind irked me the wrong way.
Cleaning:I applied for a job down at Snow College that would be a custodial job. I really kind of hope I get it. It's 2-3 hours after my classes everyday. That sounds perfect for me! I'm used to working 3 hours everyday, and I know how to clean. But frankly, I would be good with just about any job down there. It'll be the only way I can eat. haha...I will be so poor this semester. No fun for me! haha just kidding, I will have fun...maybe.
Alright, I am done blogging tonight. I'm kind of in the middle of playing Sims. And I need to go to bed at some point. So bye.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Last Week of School
I remember that night.
I remember it well.
I tried to be funny,
but just thought "Oh well".
but just thought "Oh well".
I have been in poem mode lately! haha!
That poem was about the only blind date I have ever been on. I was compelled to accept the offer my friend had made to set us up after I had done some facebook research.
That night was funny. I was trying so hard to not be obnoxious and I was trying to be as funny as I could, while still keeping it in my normal-ish range.
After the night was over I thought to myself "I haven't been on a date I actually enjoyed in awhile. But he is too cute for me, so I will probably never see him again. There is only a week left of school anyway."
I was willing to just let it all go. What were the odds of ever seeing him again anyway?
Our blind date was a group date..thank goodness (to ease the awkwardness of not knowing one another). But I didn't think I was proficient in how I displayed myself, so I kind of just went "Oh well" after it ended.
To my surprise, he asked me the next day if I would like to go rock climbing.
We've been dating pretty much ever since! :)
That poem was about the only blind date I have ever been on. I was compelled to accept the offer my friend had made to set us up after I had done some facebook research.
That night was funny. I was trying so hard to not be obnoxious and I was trying to be as funny as I could, while still keeping it in my normal-ish range.
After the night was over I thought to myself "I haven't been on a date I actually enjoyed in awhile. But he is too cute for me, so I will probably never see him again. There is only a week left of school anyway."
I was willing to just let it all go. What were the odds of ever seeing him again anyway?
Our blind date was a group date..thank goodness (to ease the awkwardness of not knowing one another). But I didn't think I was proficient in how I displayed myself, so I kind of just went "Oh well" after it ended.
To my surprise, he asked me the next day if I would like to go rock climbing.
We've been dating pretty much ever since! :)
Monday, July 23, 2012
I'm Alive.
Oh hey...how are you all doing? Not that I really expect you to respond....
But guess what?
I haven't really done a blog post in awhile. Oh sure, I've been posting churchy things up the wazoo....but I haven't actually just done a ramble post in awhile.
Oh and before I get to far into whatever it is I am going to say (because I honestly have no idea at this point, just figured it was time to blog) I would just like to let you know that my post title is not because I almost died or something. Because I didn't. "I'm Alive" as in, here is a post that is all me. But...I've been way busy. Boyfriend. Two jobs. Sleeping. That is how my summer has been going...which in other words means fantastically great! I should be able to afford school, if my financial aid goes through...if not, I'm screwed for this year. Which will tick me off because I am already behind. Dad was a victim of ID Theft this year, and that has screwed EVERYTHING up. Yup, including financial aid. So here's hoping the school sees past all that and gives me the full amount even though the deadline passed. We've seriously been trying to work all this out since tax season...and we are still dealing with it. :/ Super frustrating.
My favorite times of this summer have been with Stephen. Duh...of course! ;)
[I am trying to put a picture of us in this space right here...but it keeps going up to the first part of this post....dumb.]
Yeah...I don't know...maybe I've become blogger impaired or something....because I am definitely having a hard time putting this picture where I want it. Okay so now I am putting more pictures in and trying to put them on the sides of the post, because apparently that's all I know how to sort of do. Just kidding...that looked horrible..so I will just keep the one. With two pictures, it was hiding words. Can't have that on a blog.
Tomorrow is Pioneer Day and will be the 3rd summer in a row that I haven't dedicated my life to band. :D I'm not upset about that at all, even though I never hated band that much.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
My Child
Don’t worry my child, for I am here with you,
I watch you in all that you do.
I created the heavens and earth all for you,
I know what you were sent here to do.
I created you in my image so you could see what power you possess,
even though you feel like life is a mess.
My arms are always open wide to your embrace,
just remember it’s not a race.
Don’t worry my child, I know your pain,
I just wish you wouldn’t complain.
For if your trust in me,
I can set you free.
No matter what you have done, remember me,
I’m always there, waiting for your plea.
My child, I will never stop loving you no matter what you do,
So here’s a clue:
Remember me in all your deeds,
and I will fulfill all your needs.
I love you more than you could ever know,
and when you know it your face will glow.
Remember this and you will see my hand in your life,
you can be happy despite your strife.
Fear not my child, for I am here,
With me, all is clear.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Cheese Please!
So what if I have been posting lots of Mormon-y videos lately. haha oh my goodness. Some of them are so cheesy I can't help myself! Cheesy yet I started to tear up a bit (emphasis on bit....I wasn't balling).
Cheesy is good. I love cheese. Favorite dairy product.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
WOW!
Please, I invite all of you to watch these short videos. There are only 3. They are helpful to each and everyone of us. Open your hearts and feel the Spirit of the Lord.
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