PANTS TO CHURCH..whaa?

Pants to church, huh?

Well. Alright. If any woman feels thats what they need to feel 

"equal" in the church, than so be it.

BUT.

I would like to voice my opinion on this subject.

I am a fairly open minded person. 

Very tolerant of different opinions 

(whether they be dumb or not).

So, please, don't think I'm only saying these things 

without giving it some thought.

No where is it written that women have to wear a

 skirt or dress to church. In fact, the only known 

'dress code' is for worthy priesthood holders, 

a white shirt and tie, 

while performing priesthood duties. 

These women who feel inferior to the men of the church,  

need to realize that it's a sign of respect towards God. 

It isn't a 'dress code'. 

It's a suggestion. 

It's the same thing as the Asian culture taking 

off their shoes before entering a home. 

Or a man simply taking their hat off when entering a building. 

Not only is it a sign of respect, it is sign of being unified,

 as sisters in Zion.

 It is the same thing as a sports team 

wearing the same jersey. 

The armed forces wearing the same gear. 

A dance team wearing the same costume. 

The list goes on and on.

Now, would you wear your best clothes to clean your house? 

Of course not. 

Nor would you wear jeans and a sweater to go swimming. 

In our culture, we dress for the occasion. 

Church is the occasion to give your best and wear your best. 

Most women wear a skirt or dress to a job interview, 

if you have that respect for an employer, 

why would you not have that same respect for our Heavenly Father?

 Who are we to not give Him one day out of the week?

 If you believe in Him, 

you should respect Him, 

and show that you do. 

Not to mention, wearing a skirt or dress tends to influence

 a woman to act more lady like. 

To sit with her legs together. 

Pants, do not allow that influence. 

We act a certain way when we wear our Sunday best.

So, please, before making a rash decision, 

think this through.

 Decide whether or not you want to properly show your respect for Him.

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You guys.. I'm tired of the 

mind set that some women have.

The mind set of 

"men are stupid. They have no minds. 

We have to think for them."

Granted, some men are animals who can't control 

their desires or emotions, 

but, are we really gonna 

lump ALL men into that category?

I hardly think that's fair. 

We wouldn't appreciate it if men 

lumped all women into

one thought, such as 

"Women belong in the kitchen",

in fact, a man who thinks that 

is looked down upon in society.

So, isn't it time we show men 

the same respect that we expect? 

Men don't want to be pushed around 

any more than we do.

I've been raised and taught to 

know that men and women are equals. 

We have different jobs/roles in life, 

but they are certainly equal.

So ladies, I challenge you to stop 

thinking of men as 

"stupid mindless creatures",

and treat them as your equal. 

They deserve it just as much as you do. 

Alright, that is all. 

(:

IT'S CHRISTMAS..SO SMILE, FART FACE! (:

One of my greatest pet peeves

is when people are just rude,

for no reason. 

Or ornery. 

Or, even worse, when people are

rude, because they choose to be that way. 

It breaks my heart that these

people don't realize 

that everyone is going through

their own hard times. 

And that they should actually try

to be nice, and not make life harder

for others.

Quite frankly, it's inconsiderate,

and selfish. And absolutely childish. 

You never know when you're words 

or actions will affect someone. 

You never know what just a simple

smile could do. 

Or a simple, "hey, how ya doin?"

All I want, is for everyone, especially it being 

the Christmas season,

is to be more kind. More patient. More loving.

More caring. More everything nice. 

Wipe the scowl off of your face,

slap a smile on,

and make someone's day. 

Because, life really is more enjoyable that way.

YEAH, I'M LDS.

I think it's safe to say I love blogging. 

(is there a cure for this?)

On a completely unrelated note, 

I was sitting in Sacrement meeting today, right?  

And I have no idea who said it 

(mostly because I don't know most of the people in my college ward), 

but she was quoting someone and said 

"I did not pledge my life to a fairy tale." 

Meaning, I believe in this church. 

And those who say that it isn't true, are just ridiculous. 

Especially when they use the excuse of 

"a 14 year old boy claims he saw God and Christ, 

and you're just gonna buy that?"

I understand how someone could think that, I do. 

BUT.

When you've felt the things I have felt, and a million other members have felt,

then you would know without a doubt, 

that it's true. 

And sometimes, isn't it amazing to believe in something 

that sounds crazy out there? 

But, only because you know the truth behind it.

I love this quote. 

"I did not pledge my life to a fairy tale."

It sums up everything. 

Because, the accusations that my religion was made up by

a man, with little education, is absurd. 

That he wrote the 

whole Book of Mormon by himself? 

That seems more far fetched then the fact that he was 14 when 

Heavenly Father and Christ appeared to him. 

I wanted to bare my testimony today, but I'm kind of a chicken

when it comes to standing up in front of everyone and

expressing feelings.

I do much better behind a lit up screen and a keyboard.

That's why, right now, I want to bare my testimony. 

I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 

is the only true church. 

It is Christ's church. 

He loved us enough to die for us,

so why wouldn't He have a restored church with 

modern day prophets?

It only makes sense. 

I know that He lives.

I know, without a doubt in my mind, 

that He and my Heavenly Father

know exactly who I am. 

They know my name. 

They know my heart. 

They know my wants and desires. 

I know that I am here for a divine purpose. 

I have a mission here on earth, 

and to my knowledge so far, 

it is to bring the world His truth. 

To get married in the temple. 

To have a family.

Keep all of my covenants. 

A return to Him, with honor.

I say these things, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

I'M IN LOVE. FOR SURE.

Life is good, isn't it? (:

I think for the first time in my life,

 I have nothing holding me back, 

well except lack of money. 

But, I have no burnt bridges that can't be fixed. 

At least, in my opinion.

I have things to look forward to. 

There is no drama in my life. 

(knocking on wood as I said that)

I have a wonderful family.

Great friends.

A religion that makes me so happy.

I'm just in love.

With life.

That is all.

UHMM...PRETTY SURE YOU GOT THE WRONG PLACE, BRA.

Okay, whoa. So, not gonna lie...the person that I wanted to 

see the least...okay, that's seriously sugar-coating it. 

This person....I never want to see them again. 

They are dead to me. 

Blunt enough? Eh, it'll do.

Well, they decided to come back into town, probably for the holidays 

or whatever, I don't care, cause B... I don't know their life! 

And instead of going to their own family ward, 

came to MY ward. Uhm..that's my turf, mmk? 

Back off. 

Go back from where ever you came from. 

(Please know, I have a huge attitude right now..like ghetto attitude...)

 Okay, the moral of the story......

My friend Melissa, she had texted me before I got there 

letting me know this person was there. 

At first I panicked a little. 

My first reaction was to not go. 

After freaking out and talking to my mom

 about it, I decided 

'you know what? I look hot today! And I ain't lettin them have that power over me! Nuh uh.'

So, I went. I was late...so EVERYBODY noticed me 

walk in..including this said person. 

SO FUN.

Okay, I'm really getting somewhere with this...promise.

Through out the whole Sacrement meeting I kept getting

 heated up, and kept day dreaming about me walking up and 

just slapping them across the face and saying 'Not in my house!' 

and freakin walking away. 

But, being in church and all, I figured it wouldn't 

be appropriate ;) 

But for reals, I was so mad, I couldn't even begin to invite the spirit in...

nor could I tell you what the speakers talked about. 

Guys, I don't get mad often. Or easily. 

That's all I'm sayin.   

But after the meeting was over, they left, and I stayed. 

And you know what? I felt great that I didn't let them have that control over me....

I mean, I almost missed church because of this person.

 Aint nobody got time for that!

What I'm gettin at is..don't ever let anyone have the 

satisfaction of 'making you stay home'. 

No. 

Get out there  and show them you're loving life. 

And that they can't affect you. 

Hold your head up high, and own it.

YOU GUYS. LETS DO THIS ISH!

Not gonna lie, I had a sufficient freak out last night 

when Obama won. 

I cried for about 20 minutes, 

while fighting hyperventilating. 

But then a friend called to calm me down. 

Which was good!

Because then I started to just chill. 

But then of course, ya know my brain, 

it doesn't do 'chill' very easily. 

After getting a coke and an all american 

apple pie from McDonald's 

(come on guys, can't get any more American than that haha)

I freaked again, and put the house on lock down.

 (I'm crazy sometimes)

I went to bed stressed out beyond belief. 

But, at about 7:30 ish this morning my 

daddy came in to wake me up 

to tell me everything is going to be okay. 

That nothing is going to change 

with in our family. Because we're a strong,

 close, tight knit, family. 

And if anything major goes wrong, 

we have guns and food storage(:

What I'm gettin at here....we all need to take a prozac 

and calm the crap down!

There is nothing we can do to change the 

predicament our country is in. 

All we can do, is pray. It's in His hands now. 

So have faith.  

My dad also said to me this morning....

"What's Christ's main commandment?

 If ye love me keep my commandments. 

Well, one of the commandments almost 

everyone breaks is...to be of good cheer. 

Because He will take care of us."

You guys, it's true. God will not let anything happen 

to us that we can not handle. 

Because He loves us too much!

I'm still so overly thankful to live in this 

wonderful country. 

We are still the world's greatest country! 

We just have a crappy president. 

We will get through these 

next 4 years. Will it be hard? 

Yes. Of course. 

But ya know what? 

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

 And we're AMERICANS. We're built TOUGH. 

So lets get going!

That is all.

PEOPLE ARE WEIRD.

You know what fascinates me? People. They're weird....just straight up weird. 

I like to notice people's odd ticks or habits. Why they do the things they do.  

It can be quite entertaining.

Also, it's fun to watch people interact with other people. Some people over do it, and 

some people hardly put any effort into making friends.

Some are annoying. Some are awesome. 

Some are both, annoying and awesome.

That leads me to saying...what makes a person annoying?

Where do we learn to know that someone is annoying?

Or that someone is cool?

It's so strange to me...

Another aspect of people that intrigues me is..you will never find someone who 

doesn't have some aspect of a flaw in them.

But, some how, we learn to put aside some of these flaws and 

annoyances to have friends..and/or significant other.

People are an odd species.

That is all.

SELFISH YEARS..

I really love this quote. 

I've seen it before but it didn't really stand out. 

I just came across it again this morning, 

and I simply love it.

Some people are going to take this quote in 

a way of saying "well, I'm in my 20's, I get to be stupid, and party, and have sex with everyone!"...Just no. 

This is not what this quote means. 

It means immerse yourself in culture, in art. 

It means to find YOU.

Even if you think you've already found yourself, 

you probably haven't. 

Because everyone is constantly changing and growing.

And forming new opinions, having new experiences, 

and learning about the world.

My personal little thing I like to do, is to end each day, 

lying in bed (or where ever I choose to sleep) and think

 "What have I learned today?"  

By doing this, I feel I find myself a little more each day, 

even the days where I feel completely lost and confused about life.

I really encourage every young adult, whether your single 

or in a relationship, to continue to learn about the world. 

Do not be ignorant and say 'I don't care'...because the truth is, 

not having an opinion is childish. 

Even though being a kid is freaking awesome, it's nice to be an adult sometimes, too.

MATURITY IS NOT AN AGE.

Alright kids, here's what I've learned this past week...

I've learned that age does not make you mature. It's your life style. Your choices. Basically everything, but your age.  You can say you're a man all day long, but, guess what? Actions definitely speak louder than words. So, don't be a knuckle head, and try to convince people that you're an adult. Cause you sound ridiculous.

Also, girls, if you're ever in a situation where you're interested in a guy, and you're still getting to know him, but you're family is not liking him....always choose your family. Don't even think of choosing that guy. Because, more than likely, that boy doesn't give a single care about you, but your family would die for you in an instant. Just like you should do for them.

And boys, treat girls and their families with respect. And don't be a child. 

Basically, lets all try a little harder, each day, to not be stupid. It'd be great.

That is all.

WHAT I'VE LEARNED.

So. I'm sitting here bummin out. Playing on facebook, youtube, and pinterest (the 3 best sites man has ever made). I take a break. And it's just one of those days where I have a lot of thoughts in my head. So, I think to myself...what have I honestly learned from my 20 (and a half) years of living? 

Well, lads and lasses...here it is.  

I've learned....

-That there is a huge difference between 9:59am and 10:00am. 
-That there's not enough common sense in the world. 
-There's not enough morals, either.
-There's a lot of sadness, but a lot more joy.
-That the minute you turn 18, credit card companies want to steal your soul.
-After high school, you learn who your real friends are. And that they're keepers for life. 
-Not to stress the little things...like you didn't get your laundry done today. (unless you're out of underwear..then it might be alright to stress a little.)
-Sometimes it's okay to just sit around the house all day and do nothing, the body needs it.
-There's no need to be out every friday night with friends. Because, sometimes, it's just nice to stay in and watch a movie (preferably a chick flick)
-So what if you're not the fastest runner..you're at least running. You're not sitting on the couch eating potato chips.
-To take more time to see the world around you. I'm not saying travel..I'm saying. Look at the beauty that's already around you. By doing this, in my opinion, you become closer to God, and you more fully understand why you're here.
-Don't be afraid to take risks. Because quite frankly....we only have like 80 ish years to live. And I'm already down to 60 years...(if I live that long!) so, live, and regret nothing. But don't be an idiot. 
-Oh, and YOLO...it's a bunch of bull. You live forever.
-Don't rush things, it's better to take your time.
-Captain crunch is always better with crunch berries. No questions asked.
-Everyday is a good day..only if you choose it to be. 
-Happiness really is a choice. 
-Tacos are delicious.
-Being yourself is the best thing you can be. 
-You should never play leap-the-frog with a unicorn.
-Treat everyone with kindness..because you never know when someone is gonna shoot up the place. If you're nice to them, they won't shoot you. Simple as that.
-Stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason.
-If you like someone, tell them. Because, more than likely, they feel the same. (unless you know for a fact they don't...then don't tell them. That's just awkward, yo.)
-Have goals. They make life easier.
-Have opinions. 
-Be educated.
-Pink really is a great color. 
-Don't bag on other people's tastes. Even if they are weird.
-If someone gives you a compliment, accept it. Because, by you rejecting it, you're rejecting that person's opinion and taste, which isn't very nice.
-Stay true to who are, and don't change for friends, a boyfriend/girlfriend. Because it just aint worth it.
-Oprah is a freak.
-Dr. Phil is da shiz.
-Perfumes...are quite lovely (:
-Don't forget your past. Because, you are who you are today, thanks to your past.
-Don't freak about the future...because there's no point in freakin out. Ever.
-Less is more.
-Hunter Hayes is beautiful. (look em up, youtube.)

Alright kids, I gotta stop, or else this post will be FOREVER long.

BOYS. SINGLE. WHATERS.

I've been talking a lot today to my friends. 

Cause I have those!

 And, we've been talking about the usual stuff. 

Boys. 

And how we want a boyfriend..blah blah blah.

WELL. 

I had an intelligent thought. 

BOYS. OVER RATED. 

Also, I'm too young to get married and junk. 

I don't plan to get married for at least 

3-5 more years. 

If I got married now I'd feel like I'd 

missing out on SO much! 

Ha, I say all of this as 

if marriage is an option right now....

when there are no prospects. 

And that's the way I like it! Single..it's 

the way to be right now. So you girls out there,

 who freak out because you're single, uh, 

just don't freak out. 

Because being single really 

isn't the end of the world. 

At all. 

It's quite fun! 

Have a grand life. 

That is all.

RAMBLINGS OF A CRAZY PERSON.

Holy shiznit. I haven't blogged in so long! I guess that's what happens when you actually have a life ;)

Oh man, I've been pretty busy ish. School isn't kickin my butt, so I've got that goin for me, which is nice...(ha, name that movie). Uhm...Wyatt is now 14 years and 3 days old. I am 20 years 6 months and 3 days old. (we're six years and six months apart to the day, so his birthday  is my half birthday and viseversa). I dunno, I'm just pretty much lovin life. My classes are great..I'm taking ZERO theater classes, and quite honestly, love it! That field obviously wasn't my forte. As a hobby? Definitely. As a profession? Eh, probably not. But more power to those who are a natural at that artsy fartsy kind of stuff. 

I honestly don't even know why I'm blogging......I stayed up till like 2:30 last night playing Mario Kart with da Aimes. Came home and had a collision with my pillow. And now it's 9:00 in the morning and I'm just rambling on this post. My brain? Not on yet. Need. More. Sleep. Which I shall do once I've finished my rambling sesh. 

Oh you know what? I love the church. It's so great. And my Bishop, Bishop Caplin is so cool! I like him. I like our whole bishopric. Okay, I'm so tired I feel like those wisdom teeth kids on youtube...I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING!!! Is this real life? Fetch. 

I only have one more thing to say...

and that is....

Jesus is a Mormon. 

BAM!!!

Oh yeah, one more thing...when you're super tired, do you sometimes feel like you're smaller than you are? I feel really close to my computer right now...and I'm like 2 feet away from it.

WHO AM I?! 

Why does the computer keep underlining random words and making them white? Are you seeing this? I don't like it. It needs to stop, like now. 

K, that really is all.

BAM! IN YOUR FACE!

This was in an email I had just received today. And since no one emails anymore, I'm blogging it. This was just too 'bam,in your face!" for me not to repost it. I love it.  And, I don't think you have to dislike Obama to agree with this either. Because, it's only stating facts. Barack Obama, during his  Cairo speech, said: "I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of  America 's history." AN AMERICAN CITIZEN'S RESPONSE: Dear Mr. Obama: Were those Muslims that were in  America when the Pilgrims first landed? Funny, I thought they were Native American Indians. Were those  Muslims that celebrated  the first Thanksgiving day? Sorry again,  those were Pilgrims and Native American Indians. Can you show me one Muslim  signature on the United States Constitution?   Declaration of  Independence ? Bill of Rights?   Didn't think so.   Did Muslims fight for  this country's freedom  from England ?  No.   Did Muslims fight during the  Civil War to free the slaves in  America ? No, they did not. In fact, Muslims to  this day are still the largest traffickers  in human slavery.. Your own half-brother, a devout Muslim, still advocates slavery himself,  even though Muslims of Arabic  descent refer to black Muslims as "pug nosed slaves."  Says a lot of what the Muslim world really thinks of your family's "rich Islamic heritage," doesn't it Mr. Obama?   Where were Muslims during the Civil Rights era  of this country?  Not present.   There are no pictures or media  accounts of Muslims walking side by side with Martin  Luther King, Jr. or helping to advance the cause  of Civil Rights.   Where were Muslims during this country's Woman's Suffrage era? Again, not present.  In fact,devout Muslims demand that women are subservient to men in the Islamic culture.  So much so,that often they  are beaten for not wearing the 'hajib' or for talking to a  man who is not a direct family  member or their husband. Yep, the Muslims are all for  women's rights,aren't they?   Where were Muslims during  World War II?  They were aligned with  Adolf Hitler.  The Muslim grand mufti himself  met with Adolf Hitler, reviewed the troops and accepted support from the Nazi's  in killing Jews.   Finally, Mr. Obama, where were  Muslims on Sept. 11th, 2001? If they weren't flying  planes into the  World  Trade  Center ,  the Pentagon or a field in  Pennsylvania killing  nearly 3,000 people on our own soil, they were  rejoicing in the  Middle East .  No one can dispute the pictures shown from all parts of the Muslim world celebrating on CNN,  Fox News, MSNBC and other cable news networks that day. Strangely, the very "moderate"  Muslims who's asses you bent over backwards to kiss in  Cairo ,  Egypt on June 4th were stone cold silent post 9-11.  To many Americans, their silence has meant approval for the acts of that day.   And THAT, Mr.Obama, is the  "rich heritage"  Muslims have here in  America ..   Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention  the Barbary Pirates. They were Muslim.   And now we can add November 5,  2009 - the slaughter of American soldiers at  Fort  Hood by a  Muslim major who is a doctor and a psychiatrist who  was supposed to be counseling soldiers returning  from battle in Iraq and  Afghanistan ..   That, Mr. Obama is the  "Muslim heritage" in  America. Someone get this fool out of office. ROMNEY!        Muslim Heritage, my ass. And if you don't share this message, you are part of the problem!