Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Sacrifice
This week I have learned a lot about sacrifice. What it means to have and what it means to go without. What it's like to help someone in need, but in return, what it's like to walk in the rain. What it's like to wait until marriage for sex. What it's like to go without food because you have no money and on a seperate occasion because you are on a diet. In the end, I want my life choices to show the experiences I had were not wasted.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
10 Things
Some things you may or may not know about me!
1) I was a bit of tomboy growing up. I'd play street hockey with the boys and I wore hideous clothing. I had no idea what fashion was even when I was in middle school! I wore boys boxer shorts as regular shorts!
2) If I knew how to, I would love to work on an old car. I don't care what kind of car, just as long as the frame has clean design lines, I am alright with any model.
3) Secretly I am a good cook. Deep, deep down. If I had an amazing kitchen with fresh ingredients stocked in my fridge and pantry, I would go to town. It's the artist inside of me, I love to create! I have a secret recipe for Strawberry shakes and French Toast. I am also great at baking pies- just ask my Mom.
4) I love the idea of keeping family traditions. My family has some great traditions such as Christmas stockings, Christmas ornaments, Easter baskets, a costume box, and when I was in school, special colored lunches which corresponded to the Holiday- such as Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day. I will carry these on.
5) My room has always been messy. One day I will be super organized since that's what I like- a simple, modern home. But for now, I am taking baby steps... IKEA I love you.
6) One of my favorite websites for years has been m-w.com. I love playing their game of the day and challenging myself with new words.
7) I bite my lower lip when I am nervous or uncomfortable. Adam also says I get this distinct laugh, almost like it is faked or forced.
8) One of my best and worst qualities is that I am sensitive. Before, I allowed myself to be easily offended, but it is definitely something I have learned to overcome and something that I am consciously aware of. On a more positive side, it's a blessing because I am innately considerate of others. I seek to help people feel comfortable and I want them to have their needs and wants.
9) It's like a game for me to look good. I love fashion and I love to creat something new on my body. Fashion is an art project for me. Sometimes it's hard to find a balance between fashion and comfort but that is the fun in the game.
10) One of my most life changing experiences I had was studying for a month in Meso America. Seeing the way the world works in those countries was life defining for me. I found myself there. I remember a specific moment when we were in the airport coming home. I literally felt optimism permeate my soul and I was never the same. Since that time, optimism has been one of my best friends.
1) I was a bit of tomboy growing up. I'd play street hockey with the boys and I wore hideous clothing. I had no idea what fashion was even when I was in middle school! I wore boys boxer shorts as regular shorts!
2) If I knew how to, I would love to work on an old car. I don't care what kind of car, just as long as the frame has clean design lines, I am alright with any model.
3) Secretly I am a good cook. Deep, deep down. If I had an amazing kitchen with fresh ingredients stocked in my fridge and pantry, I would go to town. It's the artist inside of me, I love to create! I have a secret recipe for Strawberry shakes and French Toast. I am also great at baking pies- just ask my Mom.
4) I love the idea of keeping family traditions. My family has some great traditions such as Christmas stockings, Christmas ornaments, Easter baskets, a costume box, and when I was in school, special colored lunches which corresponded to the Holiday- such as Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day. I will carry these on.
5) My room has always been messy. One day I will be super organized since that's what I like- a simple, modern home. But for now, I am taking baby steps... IKEA I love you.
6) One of my favorite websites for years has been m-w.com. I love playing their game of the day and challenging myself with new words.
7) I bite my lower lip when I am nervous or uncomfortable. Adam also says I get this distinct laugh, almost like it is faked or forced.
8) One of my best and worst qualities is that I am sensitive. Before, I allowed myself to be easily offended, but it is definitely something I have learned to overcome and something that I am consciously aware of. On a more positive side, it's a blessing because I am innately considerate of others. I seek to help people feel comfortable and I want them to have their needs and wants.
9) It's like a game for me to look good. I love fashion and I love to creat something new on my body. Fashion is an art project for me. Sometimes it's hard to find a balance between fashion and comfort but that is the fun in the game.
10) One of my most life changing experiences I had was studying for a month in Meso America. Seeing the way the world works in those countries was life defining for me. I found myself there. I remember a specific moment when we were in the airport coming home. I literally felt optimism permeate my soul and I was never the same. Since that time, optimism has been one of my best friends.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Merry Happy
"You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however." Richard Bach
Oh Saturday, our Young Single Adult wards had a farewell party. We went to Adam's in the morning, and mine later that night. As we were leaving my ward's party, my Bishop commented that he has never seen me happier than in that moment as he turned to Adam. It's true, Adam is the light of my life. We spend a lot of time together, so when we are apart, I can tell something is different. It's good that we are both self sufficient, but when we are together, I feel more harmony and more peace in my life. I don't worry when I am with Adam. He never allows me to be sad, something I appreciate very much. I can take anything to Adam and if he cannot understand, he will seek a path where he can come to an understanding.
So yes, I am happy. My life is actually really good, I have it pretty easy. Considering the 180 degree turn my life has taken, it's been a full 360 in the past few years. I feel renewed and back on track! Would you like to know one of my secrets? Paying it forward. I kinda sorta dislike that phrase, but it's effective. In other words, helping others. I find my problems dissolve and resolutions are found faster when I forget myself by helping others. This is not to say shirk your duties, it's to say, there is beauty in being selfless.
Last week, I walked from my work to meet up with Adam at his work (we work 3 blocks away from each other). Feeling like I should walk a very particular way to his office, I cut through a parking lot. I reached the top of the stairs just in time to see an elderly woman with one crutch attempting to climb the steps. Oh, this and she had a briefcase, a purse and a box in her arms. How was she carrying all of that? I looked at her and asked, "Do you need any help?" I could see she was thinking about whether or not I would grab her purse and run. She decided I was ok and smiled and said, "Why yes, I do think I need some help." I have said this before, but whenever I do something nice for someone else like this, I really can feel the pure love of Christ wash over me and it nearly brings me to tears. It only took me an extra 3 minutes to help this sweet woman to her car and I can't imagine how much time and energy I must have saved her. She sprained her ankle and I was reminded of when I sprained mine last December. I was miserable and I needed a lot of help in the beginning. I am glad I was there to help her.
I know these situations are preparing me for great things. I know blessings are there for me, but I must put in the effort in order to make my dreams come true. And they are definitely coming true.
Do you see me?
http://www.utahphotobooth.com/april30
Oh Saturday, our Young Single Adult wards had a farewell party. We went to Adam's in the morning, and mine later that night. As we were leaving my ward's party, my Bishop commented that he has never seen me happier than in that moment as he turned to Adam. It's true, Adam is the light of my life. We spend a lot of time together, so when we are apart, I can tell something is different. It's good that we are both self sufficient, but when we are together, I feel more harmony and more peace in my life. I don't worry when I am with Adam. He never allows me to be sad, something I appreciate very much. I can take anything to Adam and if he cannot understand, he will seek a path where he can come to an understanding.
So yes, I am happy. My life is actually really good, I have it pretty easy. Considering the 180 degree turn my life has taken, it's been a full 360 in the past few years. I feel renewed and back on track! Would you like to know one of my secrets? Paying it forward. I kinda sorta dislike that phrase, but it's effective. In other words, helping others. I find my problems dissolve and resolutions are found faster when I forget myself by helping others. This is not to say shirk your duties, it's to say, there is beauty in being selfless.
Last week, I walked from my work to meet up with Adam at his work (we work 3 blocks away from each other). Feeling like I should walk a very particular way to his office, I cut through a parking lot. I reached the top of the stairs just in time to see an elderly woman with one crutch attempting to climb the steps. Oh, this and she had a briefcase, a purse and a box in her arms. How was she carrying all of that? I looked at her and asked, "Do you need any help?" I could see she was thinking about whether or not I would grab her purse and run. She decided I was ok and smiled and said, "Why yes, I do think I need some help." I have said this before, but whenever I do something nice for someone else like this, I really can feel the pure love of Christ wash over me and it nearly brings me to tears. It only took me an extra 3 minutes to help this sweet woman to her car and I can't imagine how much time and energy I must have saved her. She sprained her ankle and I was reminded of when I sprained mine last December. I was miserable and I needed a lot of help in the beginning. I am glad I was there to help her.
I know these situations are preparing me for great things. I know blessings are there for me, but I must put in the effort in order to make my dreams come true. And they are definitely coming true.
Do you see me?
http://www.utahphotobooth.com/april30
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