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Thursday, August 30, 2012
BAM! IN YOUR FACE!
Monday, August 27, 2012
COLLEGE. YOU'RE COOL.
COLLEGE. How I love you, but hate you at the same time. You better be worth it. That's all I have to say.
I'm loving this semester so far. My schedule is wonderful. On Mondays and Wednesdays I have Kung Fu at 11:00. Then Spanish at 2:00. Then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I have American Sign Language at 9:00. And Spanish again at 2:00. And NO classes on Friday! I love it. Only 2 classes each day plus a couple online classes...HEAVEN. Oh, and I've changed my major to something that I know I will absolutely enjoy. I want to be a Personal Physical Trainer. Now, I know I have a long ways to go, kinda. I need to get in tip top shape. But, I'm already on that road. And I'm doing great! Plus, I believe it only takes 2 years of schooling? I have yet to talk to a counselor to learn about it. Which I REALLY love that part. ;) And for the future, when I have children, I can Personal Train at home. I don't have to work at a gym. I can work at home and be with my kids. It's perfect.
That is all.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
FRIENDS..THEY'RE PRETTY MUCH ANGELS.
I've been talking with a dear friend of mine tonight...she out of no where asked me 'What is your favorite hymn? And why?'. Ladies and gents, I am so grateful to have a friend who is so spiritual and thoughtful. This young woman has depth and perspective. I love her. She takes her friendships seriously, like we all should.
To answer her question, I said 'I Know My Redeemer Lives'..and why? It's a bit mushy gushy, but it's what I feel, and I've added to it, but ya know....I said "It just speaks to me. And it's exactly how I feel. Every line. Especially the lyric saying 'He lives to wipe away my tears', this phrase gets me every time I hear it. Because, I'm the kind of person that never cries in front of people. I hardly cry at all...but when I do, oh man, get out the umbrellas. Because when I do I let it all out, and it's always when I'm alone. But, I'm also the kind of person that wants someone to comfort me when I'm bawling my eyes out. Which, when I'm having these melt downs I always think of that lyric....because He is with me, in that moment. With His arms around me, telling me that everything is alright. Because He loves me...and it's just that simple."
I've just been on a bit of a spiritual low lately...I'm not saying that I'm struggling with my testimony or anything...I'm saying that, I just get down when things are stressful and dramatic..I forget about saying my prayers and such things because my mind is overwhelmed. But, this conversation that I'm having with my lovely friend is exactly what I've needed. God sends us angels. And most of the time, they're in the form of friends.
Monday, August 6, 2012
PERSPECTIVE.
I've been thinking lately..everyone has a
different perspective about the church.
It then made me think....what is everyone's
favorite part about the church?
different perspective about the church.
It then made me think....what is everyone's
favorite part about the church?
Well, this is what I did...I texted and facebook
messaged a few of my friends and asked them
"What's your favorite part of the church?"
messaged a few of my friends and asked them
"What's your favorite part of the church?"
This is what they said
...
'The happiness and hope it
gives me.'-Amy Nicholls
gives me.'-Amy Nicholls
'Family together forever'-Austin Hall
'Fast and testimony meeting'-Carlee Sargent
'I think knowing that death
isn't the end'-Kenzie Welker
'The atonement. For sure.'-Derek Baker
'That families can be sealed.
And you'll have them
forever.'-Katelyn Niepraschk
'My favorite part of the church is how it
brings people together who are so different.
We are united through common beliefs.
I love being able to have a place where everyone
already has so much in common even if they haven't
met each other yet. It's really comforting to know
that no matter where you go, there's always a
place for you. I also love hearing different
perspectives on things and hearing personal
experiences that have helped shape others into
who they are. Testimony meetings are so great.
I love being able to have a place where everyone
already has so much in common even if they haven't
met each other yet. It's really comforting to know
that no matter where you go, there's always a
place for you. I also love hearing different
perspectives on things and hearing personal
experiences that have helped shape others into
who they are. Testimony meetings are so great.
Mostly, I love the hymns.
If you really pay attention to what
you're singing and you take a step back and look
at everything, it's such a cool experience.
The words of every different hymn hold a
story of sorts that apply to our lives,
even though most of them were written back
in the day of Joseph Smith.
If you really pay attention to what
you're singing and you take a step back and look
at everything, it's such a cool experience.
The words of every different hymn hold a
story of sorts that apply to our lives,
even though most of them were written back
in the day of Joseph Smith.
Good music is so important.
In D&C 25:12 it says 'The song of the righteous
is a prayer unto me.' That is a perfect
reminder of how blessed we are. We have a
Heavenly Father who listens to us and is aware
of everything we do while we are on this
earth.'-Aubrey Housekeeper
is a prayer unto me.' That is a perfect
reminder of how blessed we are. We have a
Heavenly Father who listens to us and is aware
of everything we do while we are on this
earth.'-Aubrey Housekeeper
'Um...the closeness you
feel to Christ!'-Julia Bell
'Feeling the spirit, remembering
Christ…Friends
and family!'-Kaitlyn Pallas
'The fact that it is completely personal,
but utterly universal.'-Levi Neely
'My favorite part of the church is
having the holy ghost. It’s a blessing
we take for granted.'-Madi Riggs
'Haha um probably fast and
testimony meeting :)'-Mica Mangum
'Probably service:)'-Shalei Miller
'Umhh. I love the way I feel when I walk
through the doors. I feel like all my worries
and cares of the world are left at the door and
I feel at peace. I love the security that
I feel. I love the amazing welcome I feel with
people that are surrounded by me and the love
of Christ we are there to share.
I love not being judged because I’m not perfect
and they love me for that.
and they love me for that.
Overall I love the chance I get once a week to
give one day to my heavenly father and
give one day to my heavenly father and
feel the peace in my heart because
I’m doing the right thing I’m at the
right place.:)'-Tess Stevens
I’m doing the right thing I’m at the
right place.:)'-Tess Stevens
'CAS! Hmm... Probably the peace I feel
right as I walk
in the doors. :)'-Courtney Chalmers
'Gospel side is the Atonement and
knowing that I have a big brother who
has already fought all
my bullies and shared all my tears.
Organization side is that no matter
where you go, you have an instant family.
where you go, you have an instant family.
No matter where we could move to,
we would automatically find someone at
church we connected
we would automatically find someone at
church we connected
with that shared the same value system.
Service side is definitely the funeral
potatoes.'-Mama (Rhonda Brinkerhoff)
potatoes.'-Mama (Rhonda Brinkerhoff)
'The feeling that I get when I have the
spirit with me and the way that the spirit
testifies to me!
spirit with me and the way that the spirit
testifies to me!
And the cute good ol LDS boys
of course!!!! ;)'-Lexie Esplin
of course!!!! ;)'-Lexie Esplin
After receiving everyone's answers,
it made me think 'what is MY favorite
part of the church?'
it made me think 'what is MY favorite
part of the church?'
My favorite part about the church is...be accepted.
Having guidelines for my life.
If I didn't have those, I would
be all over the place.
If I didn't have those, I would
be all over the place.
I can't express how much I love the whole church.
The happiness it brings me is abundant...
the best thing in my life. For sure.
the best thing in my life. For sure.
Reading all of these different answers
and perspectives,
it's really amazing to me that
and perspectives,
it's really amazing to me that
we all see it differently, but we all
believe in the same thing.
believe in the same thing.
We all are united, because we know that
this church is true!
this church is true!
It's wonderful. Just wonderful.
That is all.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
GOD IS GREAT. FAMILY IS GOOD. AND FRIENDS ARE CRAZY.
I have a couple of things I would like to talk about...(:
My ranking of importance right now in life is...1. God. 2. Family. & 3. Friends. With these three things, it's sure happiness.
This has just been floatin in my head for the past couple of weeks..it's something my mom said to me. NoW to preface this, I've always been sensitive to how people treat other people. It kills me to see people being treated horribly...I can't stand it. Well, my mother and I were having a talk about such things and she said to me "I wish people would realize that whenever they hurt someone else, they're hurting Christ." This touched my heart...it's beautiful.
Speaking of mom, lets add dad and Wyatt in there. I love my family. They're so weird...but awesome. Especially my little brother...he's such an adorable stud. I call him bibi (baby) and then immediately rub his head. I'm pretty sure he hates that..but I don't care! He's just so darn cute. And sweet. The other night I was going down to get a drink with my mom late at night and Wy called my mom, asked for me and said "Hey...I just wanted to let you know I love you." Precious right? He'd probably kill me if he knew I was blogging about this...ha oh well.
About 3 months ago I prayed to know who my friends are. That answer became abundantly clear through a few different experiences. I'm not bitter to those I've lost..I am only grateful for those who have stayed by me. You guys, I don't mean to brag, actually yes I do, but I have some pretty darn awesome friends. They're all hilarious. Thoughtful. Smart. Kind. And beautiful. I can't even tell you how much I love them. They make my life. I can't even express to you how awesome they are....and how wonderful the adventures I have with them. For example...going to Denny's at midnight with Kenzie Welker and over filling ourselves with pancakes and hash browns, it's the best! Or, being completely stupid with Amy Nicholls, just last night I got a text from her at like 1:00 ish in the morning saying 'There's something on your doorstep...", so I of course go to my doorstep, and there lie a One Direction folder! I almost fainted. I was quite over joyed. Also, having story time with Melissa Gali is something I look forward to all the time, can't wait till she gets back from Hawaii! Oh! I haven't known her that long, but I freaking love her guts, Carlee Sargent. She makes me laugh so much!
Anyways, I just have really cool family & friends, there's many more memories with many more people...but that would take me too long to type!
Well, that is all.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
I'M SICK OF IT ALL.
I don't know what it is...I don't know if it's my family, if we're just being over dramatic, or if something in the universe is out to get us and has taken form in the shape of people. Stupid people. We all have been verbally attacked over THE stupidest things in the past few months...I just don't get it you guys. All of us try our hardest to be nice to EVERYONE. Even if someone is the biggest Douche Bag we know, we're still nice to them. Because that's the Christian thing to do. I mean we'll be minding our own business, living our own lives, and BAM... Someone has something to say about us, and they act like a 14 year old...I mean come on, my brother is almost 14 and he acts more mature than these people. It really is so stressful. It makes you second guess everything about your life. I've come to the conclusion that God is only testing us...why? I have no idea. But, He works in mysterious ways. So there has to be a lesson to learn from all of this. But what is it? I hope we get it some time soon..so all of this nonsense can stop.
You go ahead and mess with me all day long, I can take it. But, if someone messes with my family..I get so territorial. So protective. I'm to the point that if one more person messes with my family, I will hunt them down and give them a piece of my mind/fist. I'm so sick of over dramatic and immature people!
"Treat everyone kind, for everyone is fighting a tough battle." Why can't everyone keep that in mind? Why can't everyone look at a person and realize he or she is a child of God? And that everyone has trials..whether they be big or small. I just don't understand how people can be so rude...it's horrible.
I honestly just want to move away. Start fresh. No strings attached.
I honestly just want to move away. Start fresh. No strings attached.
That is all.
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