As I was threatened by SOMEONE (you know who you are!) with bodily harm if I didn't update my blog, I thought I'd put a few notes down to avoid injury. :)
I just finished my last FULL semester of college (at least for the moment-graduate school is always a possibility in the future). I'm really excited/nervous about the future, but satisfied with how everything's going for now. I am taking classes for the Spring and Summer Terms, but these are much quicker-only six weeks and I'm done with the classes-thank Heavens! I was really happy with my grades from last semester-2 As, 2 A-s, and one B+. Sigh-still the elusive 4.0. Oh well! I am, unfortunately taking Statistics this term, as it is the last class I need for graduation. All I can say is, there's a reason I've been putting it off!
Our Relief Society is doing well, but we have a TON of people moving; that's the peril of living in a college ward. I was overcome this last Sunday after our lesson by a great love for all of the sisters in my Relief Society; I think that has been one of the greatest blessings of this semester (besides getting good grades when my world was going nuts). The absolute love I feel for those I work with has really helped me love my calling and love serving the Lord. It remindes me of the scripture in Mosiah 2:30 (I think) that says something like after you do everything you possibly can to serve the Lord, you'll still be in His debt because the minute you serve Him, He blesses you. I guess I can live with that!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
I'm Still Here-Barely!
Hello everyone in blogland. It's been awhile, so I just wanted to assure everyone that I am still alive! It's been an insane couple of months, and I just haven't made the time to post on this little (at least in number of posts) blog of mine. So, while I'm waiting for paint to dry, I thought I'd send this little shout out to the internet. In chronological order, here are some things of import that have happened in the last few months.
#1. In a bold move frought with irony and some ubsurd sense of humor, Heavenly Father and my Bishop extended a new calling to me in the beginning of December. My Bishop pulled me aside during our Ward Christmas Party and called me to be a Relief Society President. Naturally, my first response was, "Are you sure?!" Which was followed closely by tears. I accepted, and have ever since felt behind and inadiquate. It took me completely by surprise, and I am still surprised that this happened. I really try to do my best, but most of the time I feel like I'm not doing enough. Oh, well. I'm still trying! I found my 2nd councelor and secretary right away, but no matter how hard I prayed, I couldn't find my 1st councelor. Then, a few weeks ago, a new Russian girl moved into our ward, and I knew that she was my counselor. Lesson #1 of this calling: Things happen in the Lord's time! Lesson #2: Trust the Lord.
Event #2: Finals. Ugh, even the word makes me cringe. I'm amazed I passed anything this semester, what with the worry and stress about RS President that I recieved the week before finals happened! I managed to pull an A, one A-, and 2 B+s. Not the best grades, but I'll take them! I think there were a few blessings pulled down for me to even get these grades. :)
Event #3. Christmas with the Family. This was so great! It was awesome to have everyone together, and great to have little kids around at Christmastime. The house got a little crowded at times, and I had to pull some little hermity moves in order to think, but all in all, it was great. I love Christmas!
Event #4-School started. BYU starts earlier than most, so on Jan. 4th, I had to go right back into the daily school/work grind. I found it funny that I got the calling to be RS President this semester, which is going to be my most difficult semester in years. I was trying to decrease my work hours this semester because I really need to get good grades in these classes, and then this happened. Oh, the irony!
Event #5-My ceiling fell in. I don't know who's seen what on Facebook, but last Wednesday (Jan. 13) I discovered a bulge in my bedroom ceiling. Upon investigation, water started streaming into my room at the same rate you'd pour water from a pitcher. This all started happening at 11 o'clock pm. When the Home Teachers came over, they started poking around and the ceiling fell down. No joke-the drywall was so completely saturated that it just fell in. I live right below the basement, and the kitchen sink had apparently been leaking for about a month right onto my ceiling. Ten days later, I'm still living on the hide-a-bed in the living room while my ceiling is repaired. I should be able to move back in tonight, much to my relief. It's no fun having no privacy!
Event #6-My brother announces bad news. Right in the middle of all this mess with my room, stress from my calling, and tons of homework from school, my little brother calls and tells me he can't go on a mission anymore. I don't think I've cried that hard in years, at least since Grandma Whipple died. It's been a hard adjustment, but mainly because I'm so worried about him. I hope he doesn't allow this to ruin his life, and I hope he still knows I love him, no matter what.
So, that's my life for now. Filled with lots of stress and love, heartaches and joy. Isn't it always? ;)
#1. In a bold move frought with irony and some ubsurd sense of humor, Heavenly Father and my Bishop extended a new calling to me in the beginning of December. My Bishop pulled me aside during our Ward Christmas Party and called me to be a Relief Society President. Naturally, my first response was, "Are you sure?!" Which was followed closely by tears. I accepted, and have ever since felt behind and inadiquate. It took me completely by surprise, and I am still surprised that this happened. I really try to do my best, but most of the time I feel like I'm not doing enough. Oh, well. I'm still trying! I found my 2nd councelor and secretary right away, but no matter how hard I prayed, I couldn't find my 1st councelor. Then, a few weeks ago, a new Russian girl moved into our ward, and I knew that she was my counselor. Lesson #1 of this calling: Things happen in the Lord's time! Lesson #2: Trust the Lord.
Event #2: Finals. Ugh, even the word makes me cringe. I'm amazed I passed anything this semester, what with the worry and stress about RS President that I recieved the week before finals happened! I managed to pull an A, one A-, and 2 B+s. Not the best grades, but I'll take them! I think there were a few blessings pulled down for me to even get these grades. :)
Event #3. Christmas with the Family. This was so great! It was awesome to have everyone together, and great to have little kids around at Christmastime. The house got a little crowded at times, and I had to pull some little hermity moves in order to think, but all in all, it was great. I love Christmas!
Event #4-School started. BYU starts earlier than most, so on Jan. 4th, I had to go right back into the daily school/work grind. I found it funny that I got the calling to be RS President this semester, which is going to be my most difficult semester in years. I was trying to decrease my work hours this semester because I really need to get good grades in these classes, and then this happened. Oh, the irony!
Event #5-My ceiling fell in. I don't know who's seen what on Facebook, but last Wednesday (Jan. 13) I discovered a bulge in my bedroom ceiling. Upon investigation, water started streaming into my room at the same rate you'd pour water from a pitcher. This all started happening at 11 o'clock pm. When the Home Teachers came over, they started poking around and the ceiling fell down. No joke-the drywall was so completely saturated that it just fell in. I live right below the basement, and the kitchen sink had apparently been leaking for about a month right onto my ceiling. Ten days later, I'm still living on the hide-a-bed in the living room while my ceiling is repaired. I should be able to move back in tonight, much to my relief. It's no fun having no privacy!
Event #6-My brother announces bad news. Right in the middle of all this mess with my room, stress from my calling, and tons of homework from school, my little brother calls and tells me he can't go on a mission anymore. I don't think I've cried that hard in years, at least since Grandma Whipple died. It's been a hard adjustment, but mainly because I'm so worried about him. I hope he doesn't allow this to ruin his life, and I hope he still knows I love him, no matter what.
So, that's my life for now. Filled with lots of stress and love, heartaches and joy. Isn't it always? ;)
Monday, September 14, 2009
One of Life's Little Ironies...
In a bold move by the Gods of Fate, it has been decreed by one of my professors that I have to create another blog for her class and post something on it twice a week. I find this hilarious since I barely keep up the blog that I have, and now I have to post for a grade...Somewhere someone is laughing at this ironic move! The class studies the effects of media in our lives, and Dr. Coyne thought that it would be a great way to experience the life of a blogger to assign us this task. She also feels it's important for future parents to be fluent in all the forms of media that their kids can get into. Not a bad philosophy. Having my other blog was nice, however, because right after I posted for my school assignment I hopped on this blog and started typing this. Maybe this will result in more posts for you all to read, too. We shall see! If any of you are SUPREMELY bored and want to check out my other blog, it's www.mediafan09.blogspot.com. I basically just have to post anything about any form of media that comes to mind twice a week. Is it too nerdy to admit that it's been kind of fun? :)
Other than that, school's been going pretty good. Lots of work ahead of me; I kind of want to go back to bed when I think about all that I have to get done in the next 3 months. I'll learn a lot, though, and that's what's important!
Other than that, school's been going pretty good. Lots of work ahead of me; I kind of want to go back to bed when I think about all that I have to get done in the next 3 months. I'll learn a lot, though, and that's what's important!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Hello Everybody! I know it's been a little while, but life got crazy for a couple of weeks!
First of all, I was able to go up to Logan the end of July and babysit Mylah while Tasha and Justin went to the hospital to have Marek. It was awesome! I was so happy to help and Mylah was so cute that it was a lot of fun. Being there to see Marek was also amazing. He's such a cute little guy! Here's a picture of me holding him-the first Aunt or Uncle to hold him, by the way, but I'm not bragging ;)
I spent the first week in August at the Weber County Fair helping my roommate sell frogs. Yes, I mean real live frogs! :) They were African Dwarf Frogs, and were about the size of a quarter. Very cute, and fun, but it was a lot of work out in the hot sun and very long days. The money I made, however, went towards my trip that I'll be leaving on tomorrow to: SAN FRANCISCO!! I'm so excited to leave! My ex-roommate, an ex-companion/best friend, and I decided that we need a vacation before the start of the next semester, so we're taking off tomorrow morning and we'll be gone all week. I'll give you an update when I get back!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A Tale of a Tricky Englishmen
I know it's crazy to have me post nearly two days in a row, but something really funny happened tonight, and I just had to write about it!
As most of you know, I am a card carrying member of the Virgin Lips Club: a club for those who have not yet been kissed. Well tonight that status changed. That's right-my VL club card has (sortof) been revoked, and all because I went to ward temple night and a sneaky British boy.
Here's the story: My ward has a dinner after our temple session, and a bunch of us just hang out and eat food (two of my favorite things to do). Well, as I was leaving tonight, a British boy who shall remain nameless grabbed my hand and told me "Have a sit down" by him. I did, and within a few minutes he had tricked me into holding his hand by having us compare tans. Pretty sneaky, right? Then he pointed at his cheek and asked me to give him a "Spot of a kiss". As I leaned in to kiss his cheek, he turned his head, and I ended up kissing him on the lips! Tricky Englishman! I haven't laughed so hard in a long time, and, of course, this all happened with a roomful of my fellow ward members. Classic!
So, I'm not sure if it really counts, but I have officially had my VL card revoked. Good times...
As most of you know, I am a card carrying member of the Virgin Lips Club: a club for those who have not yet been kissed. Well tonight that status changed. That's right-my VL club card has (sortof) been revoked, and all because I went to ward temple night and a sneaky British boy.
Here's the story: My ward has a dinner after our temple session, and a bunch of us just hang out and eat food (two of my favorite things to do). Well, as I was leaving tonight, a British boy who shall remain nameless grabbed my hand and told me "Have a sit down" by him. I did, and within a few minutes he had tricked me into holding his hand by having us compare tans. Pretty sneaky, right? Then he pointed at his cheek and asked me to give him a "Spot of a kiss". As I leaned in to kiss his cheek, he turned his head, and I ended up kissing him on the lips! Tricky Englishman! I haven't laughed so hard in a long time, and, of course, this all happened with a roomful of my fellow ward members. Classic!
So, I'm not sure if it really counts, but I have officially had my VL card revoked. Good times...
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Signs
I finally decided to get a cute background for my blog. So:Ta-da! Here it is! If you want to take this as a sign that you will be seeing more posting from me in the future, so be it.
In recent news, I was set up on a blind date by my mother-thanks, Mom! His name is Jake, I think, and apparently Mom was a friend in high school to his mom. I haven't gone on the date yet, that'll be this Friday. I'll let you all know how that goes!
Also, I volunteered working a children's game booth at Draper Days last night, and then watched the fireworks afterwards. It was a lot of fun, and the kids were really cute, but getting out of there when it was time to go was a joke! I sat in my car for 30 minutes with the engine off because we weren't moving AT ALL. If it hadn't been for the fact that I have the internet on my cell phone, I think I would've gone nuts!
In recent news, I was set up on a blind date by my mother-thanks, Mom! His name is Jake, I think, and apparently Mom was a friend in high school to his mom. I haven't gone on the date yet, that'll be this Friday. I'll let you all know how that goes!
Also, I volunteered working a children's game booth at Draper Days last night, and then watched the fireworks afterwards. It was a lot of fun, and the kids were really cute, but getting out of there when it was time to go was a joke! I sat in my car for 30 minutes with the engine off because we weren't moving AT ALL. If it hadn't been for the fact that I have the internet on my cell phone, I think I would've gone nuts!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Back From Vacation
The last two weeks I spent in Wyoming with my family. It was great, and a lot of fun to see family members I haven't seen in two years. I caught a cold my first day, (who does that, in June, no less!), and spent the rest of vacation fighting it off :(
WEnt camping an fishing, but we got rained out of both. My favorite moments include winning at Dominos, camping with my family, watching baseball with my Grandpa Averett, and watching the new Transformers movie with siblings!
Next up: a road trip to Cali in August. Some friends and I are going to San Fransisco, LA, and San Diego. If anyone has suggestions about where we should stop, let me know!
WEnt camping an fishing, but we got rained out of both. My favorite moments include winning at Dominos, camping with my family, watching baseball with my Grandpa Averett, and watching the new Transformers movie with siblings!
Next up: a road trip to Cali in August. Some friends and I are going to San Fransisco, LA, and San Diego. If anyone has suggestions about where we should stop, let me know!
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