Ponderings.

This morning, I had a really awesome conversation with my roommates about the Book of Mormon. I had decided I would do my scripture study at the table, where Amber had started hers. Stephanie was cooking breakfast. As new ideas were being shouted out we just kept talking and discussing and it was amazing. I love that when I read and study the scriptures, and especially when I am able to talk about them (I think you learn more when you talk about it. At least I do) I feel so close and in tune with the Spirit. It makes knowing things and feeling good about decisions that much easier. As long as you choose to follow it! Listening is important, I know this, and I must follow my own teachings! That's one of the things I learned in my scripture study this morning. It's one thing to teach something. It's another completely to then live it and demonstrate it to those you teach. And that is what counts even more.

Frito Lay

Over and over I tell myself I will eat healthy food!
Honestly, I enjoy 'healthy' foods. I like fruit. I like vegetables. I like when my meals have a good variety in them. That isn't my problem. My problem is that these fruits and vegetables and breads are only in their prime eatability for a few days. Which means more trips to the grocery store. Where as highly processed foods - such as everything made by frito lay - keep forever! And it's still delicious! That is where my problem is. I still have food in the house, so why go buy more? I prefer to just eat what I have until it is completely gone. And then go. But I suppose that is not the way to do it. And that is not eating balanced meals.
But they are balanced, for the first couple days when the perishables have not yet perished.

I will continue to try, but those delicious pieces of fried... something... are calling to me.

Medicating your animals

My dog is now on anti-anxiety medication. Cause she is ca-razy.
Maybe now she will stop freaking out about everything.
We'll see.

Also, I got to paint the faces of many children today.
It was more fun than I thought it would be.
And I like my supervisor more than i thought I would.
But some people I still don't like.
But I will get over it.

Also I went to Edo's Squid.
It was the most delicious thing I have eaten.
Possibly ever.
Most likely.
It was shocking.
I didn't expect it to be so awesome.

Also, it is tax free weekend now.
My favorite weekend of the summer.
I LOVE school supplies.
Yes I do.
And I get to fill a backpack for an elementary schooler.
It feels good to give.

That's all for now!

Ummmm, sooooo, yeah

I have nothing really going on in my life right now. And nothing really to blog about. But I'm gonna go ahead and do it anyway!

I like this song:

If You Could Hie to Kolob, 284 - William W. Phelps

1. If you could hie to Kolob In the twinkling of an eye,
And then continue onward With that same speed to fly,
Do you think that you could ever, Through all eternity,
Find out the generation Where Gods began to be?

2. Or see the grand beginning, Where space did not extend?
Or view the last creation, Where Gods and matter end?
Me thinks the Spirit whispers, “No man has found ‘pure space,’
Nor seen the outside curtains, Where nothing has a place.”

3. The works of God continue, And worlds and lives abound;
Improvement and progression Have one eternal round.
There is no end to matter; There is no end to space;
There is no end to spirit; There is no end to race.

4. There is no end to virtue; There is no end to might;
There is no end to wisdom; There is no end to light.
There is no end to union; There is no end to youth;
There is no end to priesthood; There is no end to truth.

5. There is no end to glory; There is no end to love;
There is no end to being; There is no death above.
There is no end to glory; There is no end to love;

There is no end to being; There is no death above.

I was listening to it in the car with Amber (who is back now! yay!) and it is so beautiful. First off, it is peaceful and just kinda eats away everything else in the world when it is on. And secondly, it just emphasizes over and over that there is no end. We have an eternity ahead of us. We have so much to live for, in this life and the next and I love knowing that. I love knowing that the time I spend on this earth is only a portion of my life, and that I have so many greater things to look forward to when my time here is done. Just because my time on earth is done, does not mean my life is over. AHHH!

I LOVE this gospel!!

And this song. I could listen to it on repeat all day.

What a Weekend!

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to go up to Washington DC and participate, for the first time, in temple work.  We started our trip early so we could walk around DC and look at some of the monuments and museums and such, but then we went for the main event.  And it was one of the best experiences.  I am so glad I got to go and feel the spirit so strongly with me, and be around people that felt the same way.  Honestly, a combination of yesterday and today's awesome talks and lessons in church, then spending the afternoon and evening with great friends- new and old- I don't want this week to start.  I'm not ready to go out into the world yet, I want to hold onto this peace and happiness I feel.  I suppose that is my challenge, our challenge, in life. To be in the world but not let the world rule us. To hold onto out inner peace amongst the chaos.  I only hope I can succeed!  I know I will need it this week.

Career choices

So, I'm well on my way to being an elementary teacher.

For the last week and a half I've worked at St. Joseph's Villa for Children.  What if I decide I want to go into special needs?  I really like having a low ratio. And making a connection.  And making a difference.  I know I can do that as a mainstream teacher, but what if I had the chance to work with the villa as a career?  To work with kids that really need a partner in life, to be that person for someone.  How amazing would that be??  Awesome.  

I guess I have some things to think about.  Maybe I can wait til I get to grad school to make that decision, we'll find out.  I change my mind so often, I may just be in school forever. 

Elementary teacher.

Bilingual teacher.

Special education teacher.

So many options!

Needless to say, I really like working with the villa and I am hoping I can find a part-time job with them, or at least volunteer during the school year.

Also, I have the best hairdresser ever.  Not only does she make my hair look beautiful no matter how ambiguous I am about what I want, she offers some great words of encouragement, probably without even knowing it.

She is a chatty girl and was asking me about recent romantic adventures in my life.  After going quickly over the many things happening in my life she commented, "Being single is hard."  (I agree!) "But you know, once you get married, all of that stuff is nothing.  You look back and realize why all those things didn't work out.  And you don't care anymore."

I missed institute to get my hair done (priorities, I know...) and we are taking about the proclamation and preparing for marriage and families and all that fun stuff (I actually like it, I look forward to that part of my life) and she summed up what you need to remember while dating and looking for that special someone- If ti doesn't work out, there is a reason and you will be aware of it when you finally do find that person for you.

Good couple of days I say!

Week One

I adore my new job.  I adore the company, the villa, and the kids.  Even though they are high maintenance, I adore them.  

On the other hand, I am losing patience with the YMCA.  Time for them to decide if they want me or not because as of now, I am being strung along.  Employed, but given no hours.  So, we shall see how this next week goes!

And on another hand, I adore my roommates and our new house :)