yes, i am a slacker and was terrible at posting last week, but ya know, that's just life sometimes! here's some of my thoughts and lessons from last week that just kind of accumulated over the passing days. i apologize for the sporadic, random thoughts, but i'll be more clear and concise this week!
Faith Precedes the Miracle- Tragedy or Destiny...
Spencer W. Kimball...
"We knew before we were born that we were coming to the earth for bodies and experience and that we would have joys and sorrows, ease and pain, comforts and hardships, health and sickness, successes and disappointments, and we knew also that after a period of life we would die. We accepted all these eventualities with a glad heart, eager to accept both the favorable and unfavorable. We eagerly accepted the chance to come earthward even though it might be for only a day or a year. Perhaps we were not so much concerned whether we should die of disease, or accident, or of senility. We were willing to take life as it came and as we might organize and control it, and this without murmur, complaint, or unreasonable demands."
what do we do with the dash?
we talked about this in institute today. both of brother norby's parents passed away in a two week period. of course he is sad and misses them, but he has such a comfort and peace about him because of the testimony he has and the strength he finds in the plan of salvation. we were talking about his parents' great lives in class and their funerals, and shared a thought he had with us when he was at the cemetary. as he was looking at the years his parents lived on the headstone, he said that it does not matter when you were born or when you die, it only matters what you do with the dash (aka... your life). so what am i doing with my dash?!
find opportunities to teach what you learn, only then does it become yours.
what can i do?
so my dear former assistant coach, kelsi, was in town for the week and she stopped by today. as always it was so great to see her and catch up, and honestly she is just one of those incredibly amazing people who have this positive, fun, and lively vibe about them. she absolutely loves life and wants to experience it to the fullest, and she really has! she's always the one helping out, asking about life or specific problems, sharing fun stories, and just the person that you can't help but laugh, smile, and have fun whilst you're around her. yes, i could go on and on about her. but today, her and jessica came and talked to the team about our new zealand and samoa trip just to get them excited and to know how lucky they are to have this great opportunity. i'm definitely super excited about it, and just get giddy everytime i think about the great adventures we had.
kels definitely had a lot to do with the fun and success of the trip just because everything is just happiness and fun to her. she seriously can make a game out of anything, and there's a great story in every experience, whether happy or sad. i just couldn't help but think how grateful i am for her in my life, and i really wish i would have appreciated her more whilst i had her. she's so rad!
so now i'm the assistant coach, and still have ginormous shoes to fill with kelsi's absence (yes, i know she's been gone for awhile, but still, she left a great legacy). all i want for this trip, and even for the rest of the season and my time here at uvu, is to do all that i can to help the girls have incredible experiences and learn the many life lessons that are in store for them. they are the reason that i'm here, so it's time that i truly but them first and do what i can for them, and for sam! (sam and his greatness is a whole other story!)
anyways, this is the saying that kelsi left with the team, and it needs to be me who implements it and make it who i am... "what can i do?" if i'm always trying to do things for others, and just "do" in general, than i think my time will be well spent.
side note... my mom is a great example of this as well. everyday, everytime we talk, she always asks, what can i do for you. there may not be anything specific for her to do, and really she already does everything for me, but just the gesture is amazing and i'm grateful for it.
jillian michaels' quote of the week...
screw surviving--it's time to thrive!
the end of randomness!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
"can i have yo number?"
lessons i learned, relearned or need to learn from today...
24 ring tone still brings a smile to my face!
i can text maegan a random quote and she'll "get it" and add on to it!
i'm a better and happier person when i'm busy and productive.
i've learned something from every person i know.
i hate the cold!
i can always count on a text from lauren!
i have a lot of junk!
the scriptures are true 24/7.
always admit when you're being a jerk... I AM A JERK!
having a blackberry is fun!
i am a creature of habit and have bad habits that i really need to break.
i'm ready for new adventures.
puzzles can be pretty entertaining.
i've been apart from my parents and brother for a day and i already miss them!
the olympics are amazing!
i function better when i get sleep!
the drama of the bachelor, never ceases to entertain me!
i can watch the office over and over again, and still laugh!
cottage cheese, cool whip, marshmellows, and mandarin oranges make a delicious treat.
give people the benefit of the doubt.
i usually feel the way i look... greasy and gross today!
just when i think i have everything under control, i better think again!
i miss my sister everyday and hate being so far away!
i am terrible at making committments to anyone or anything... but i really do want to open up and give my heart fully to someone.
when you pray for humility, Heavenly Father will always answer your prayer!
24 ring tone still brings a smile to my face!
i can text maegan a random quote and she'll "get it" and add on to it!
i'm a better and happier person when i'm busy and productive.
i've learned something from every person i know.
i hate the cold!
i can always count on a text from lauren!
i have a lot of junk!
the scriptures are true 24/7.
always admit when you're being a jerk... I AM A JERK!
having a blackberry is fun!
i am a creature of habit and have bad habits that i really need to break.
i'm ready for new adventures.
puzzles can be pretty entertaining.
i've been apart from my parents and brother for a day and i already miss them!
the olympics are amazing!
i function better when i get sleep!
the drama of the bachelor, never ceases to entertain me!
i can watch the office over and over again, and still laugh!
cottage cheese, cool whip, marshmellows, and mandarin oranges make a delicious treat.
give people the benefit of the doubt.
i usually feel the way i look... greasy and gross today!
just when i think i have everything under control, i better think again!
i miss my sister everyday and hate being so far away!
i am terrible at making committments to anyone or anything... but i really do want to open up and give my heart fully to someone.
when you pray for humility, Heavenly Father will always answer your prayer!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
"cheerfully do all things that lie in our power"
there's nothing like a rejuvenating sunday!!
missionary farewell...
it was my dear cousin's missionary farewell today, and it was amazing! steven has come such a long way, and he is just incredible! he gave a great talk about having faith in Christ and how excited and ready he is to go and do the Lord's will. he spoke about his love for his family, and it was just a tender moment seeing him get so emotional about how much gratitude and love he has for them. he did such a great job! he has made the mighty change and is going to be an awesome missionary!
i loved a scripture that he quoted about doing the work of God...
D&C 123:17
"Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."
i definitely have a problem with my cheerfulness and doing everything in my power. i tend to slack off and do things begrudgingly sometimes, and really do need a kick in the butt to get motivated! "do work son"! but i'm grateful for the inspiration and motivation i can receive from the scriptures.
family gathering...
after the farewell we went back to brady and michelle's gorgeous house in bountiful, and feasted!! bbq brisket and salmon (i tasted it, as always, and am still not a fan!) and all the delicious sides and desserts! i've definitely eaten my body weight in cookie bars today! but it was so fun seeing the davies group. i finally met brady's new sweet wife and got to catch up with them for a bit, and being in the car with jake and my parentals always brings some great conversation. i love my family... i really can't say it and express my gratitude for them enough!
i'm going to start this week of right, and go to bed "early"! i'm exhausted and am fighting the constant battle of catching up on sleep! i have no set plans for this week, besides the usual schedule of course, so i'm looking forward to the adventures Heavenly Father has in store for me... and i'm going to work on doing things cheerfully :)
missionary farewell...
it was my dear cousin's missionary farewell today, and it was amazing! steven has come such a long way, and he is just incredible! he gave a great talk about having faith in Christ and how excited and ready he is to go and do the Lord's will. he spoke about his love for his family, and it was just a tender moment seeing him get so emotional about how much gratitude and love he has for them. he did such a great job! he has made the mighty change and is going to be an awesome missionary!
i loved a scripture that he quoted about doing the work of God...
D&C 123:17
"Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."
i definitely have a problem with my cheerfulness and doing everything in my power. i tend to slack off and do things begrudgingly sometimes, and really do need a kick in the butt to get motivated! "do work son"! but i'm grateful for the inspiration and motivation i can receive from the scriptures.
family gathering...
after the farewell we went back to brady and michelle's gorgeous house in bountiful, and feasted!! bbq brisket and salmon (i tasted it, as always, and am still not a fan!) and all the delicious sides and desserts! i've definitely eaten my body weight in cookie bars today! but it was so fun seeing the davies group. i finally met brady's new sweet wife and got to catch up with them for a bit, and being in the car with jake and my parentals always brings some great conversation. i love my family... i really can't say it and express my gratitude for them enough!
i'm going to start this week of right, and go to bed "early"! i'm exhausted and am fighting the constant battle of catching up on sleep! i have no set plans for this week, besides the usual schedule of course, so i'm looking forward to the adventures Heavenly Father has in store for me... and i'm going to work on doing things cheerfully :)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
"show-face"
today was a volleyball filled saturday! i had the privilege of watching volleyball in salt lake today, and i tell ya, the byu coach said it perfectly, we're just here to "show-face". we know what players we want, and now its the waiting game of getting them to commit. so sam and i spent the day there showing our support. really, sam is the money-maker and its his beautiful face that needs to be seen, so why we both need to be there, i'll never know! but its always great bonding time, right?! and I get kind of emotionally and socially involved with some of the recruits, so i really do enjoy watching them play... and yes, i get sad for them if they don't win!
so yeah, after volleyball i hung out with my wonderful parentals, grandparents, and brother! it was a chill evening and such a blessing to be with them. people probably think i'm so boring, but i am perfectly content just being at home and spending time with my family!
work-out/nutrition...
i actually woke up early and got a little run and work-out in, amazingly enough! unfortunately my nutrition level started off well with some fruit, celery, and nuts, and even delicious zupas, but it quickly plummeted when i got my hands on trail mix and cookie dough, not to mention some serious carbonation goodness! oops :)
random memories...
when i was watching the figure skating yesterday, i was listening to the play-by-play commentary, and it reminded me of my club volleyball days when i was like 15. one of my teammates and i would always do the book and keep score at the table whenever our team had to ref, and we would pretend to be the announcers for the match. we would do voices and make up the most random stories about the players and just get such a kick out it. we thought we were so funny! oh good memories.
the other reminiscing moment i just had as i literally watched my roommate walk right passed my open door into her room and shut her door for bed, without saying good night or anything to me, but that's not the point... it just made me think of when i lived with my most favorite roomie and every night, no matter what, we would tell each other good night and then give each other a hug and go to bed. it was such a simple thing, but it totally meant the world to me. simple treasures!
tender thought...
so whilst i was writing this entry and thinking about the trials and struggles that i'm watching some of my dearest friends go thru, my heart is just aching for them and i feel so useless cause i don't know how to help. but the words from the hymn, "The Lord is My Light" came into my mind, and just brought peace. (i feel like just thinking of this hymn was a tender mercy because of how the thought suddenly came to me and its not a song i usually think to sing) of course i looked up all the lyrics, and have to share. it's amazing how powerful and profound these musical scriptures become during certain experiences.
The Lord is my light, then why should I fear?
By day and by night his precence is near.
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.
The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise,
Faith, stronger than sight, loods up thru the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign.
Then how can I ever in darkness remain?
The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength.
I know in his might I'll conquer at length.
My weakness in mercy he covers with pow'r,
And walking by faith, I am blest ev'ry hour.
The Lord is my light, my all and in all.
There is in His sight no darkness at all.
He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King.
With Saints and with angels his praises I'll sing.
The Lord is my light;
He is my joy and my song.
By days and by night He leads,
He leads me along.
the Lord doesn't just "show-face"... He's there 100 percent of the time, and He is fully invested in everything that's happening to us. He even knows exactly how we feel and how to succor and heal us. it is all quite amazing, really, and i need to do better at letting Him in and accepting His comfort and counsel.
by small and simple things, do great things come to pass!
happy saturday night.
so yeah, after volleyball i hung out with my wonderful parentals, grandparents, and brother! it was a chill evening and such a blessing to be with them. people probably think i'm so boring, but i am perfectly content just being at home and spending time with my family!
work-out/nutrition...
i actually woke up early and got a little run and work-out in, amazingly enough! unfortunately my nutrition level started off well with some fruit, celery, and nuts, and even delicious zupas, but it quickly plummeted when i got my hands on trail mix and cookie dough, not to mention some serious carbonation goodness! oops :)
random memories...
when i was watching the figure skating yesterday, i was listening to the play-by-play commentary, and it reminded me of my club volleyball days when i was like 15. one of my teammates and i would always do the book and keep score at the table whenever our team had to ref, and we would pretend to be the announcers for the match. we would do voices and make up the most random stories about the players and just get such a kick out it. we thought we were so funny! oh good memories.
the other reminiscing moment i just had as i literally watched my roommate walk right passed my open door into her room and shut her door for bed, without saying good night or anything to me, but that's not the point... it just made me think of when i lived with my most favorite roomie and every night, no matter what, we would tell each other good night and then give each other a hug and go to bed. it was such a simple thing, but it totally meant the world to me. simple treasures!
tender thought...
so whilst i was writing this entry and thinking about the trials and struggles that i'm watching some of my dearest friends go thru, my heart is just aching for them and i feel so useless cause i don't know how to help. but the words from the hymn, "The Lord is My Light" came into my mind, and just brought peace. (i feel like just thinking of this hymn was a tender mercy because of how the thought suddenly came to me and its not a song i usually think to sing) of course i looked up all the lyrics, and have to share. it's amazing how powerful and profound these musical scriptures become during certain experiences.
The Lord is my light, then why should I fear?
By day and by night his precence is near.
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.
The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise,
Faith, stronger than sight, loods up thru the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign.
Then how can I ever in darkness remain?
The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength.
I know in his might I'll conquer at length.
My weakness in mercy he covers with pow'r,
And walking by faith, I am blest ev'ry hour.
The Lord is my light, my all and in all.
There is in His sight no darkness at all.
He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King.
With Saints and with angels his praises I'll sing.
The Lord is my light;
He is my joy and my song.
By days and by night He leads,
He leads me along.
the Lord doesn't just "show-face"... He's there 100 percent of the time, and He is fully invested in everything that's happening to us. He even knows exactly how we feel and how to succor and heal us. it is all quite amazing, really, and i need to do better at letting Him in and accepting His comfort and counsel.
by small and simple things, do great things come to pass!
happy saturday night.
Friday, February 19, 2010
"fashion show, fashion show, fashion show at lunch"
flavor of the day...
strawberry dragonfruit sobe lifewater... delicious, zero calories, and vitamin enhanced!
work-out...
2 mile run-kickboxing-20 minute cardio (treadmill/eliptical)-planks-lunges... planks are amazing-lunges still kick my butt-kara never ceases to kick my butt! good morning!
nutrition...
5:30am- apple
8:45am- egg sandwich, banana, sugar-free chocolate milk
11:00am- grapes
1:00pm- turkey/lettuce wraps w/mustard and yogurt covered pretzels
5:30pm- hand full of chocolate chips
9:00pm- carrots w/bbq sauce and cinnamon life cereal w/milk
h20- 10 cup
enlightenment...
i've had a lot of thoughts today about my strengths and weaknesses as a human being, and i'm feeling the weight of those many weaknesses. it's definitely a humbling experience to recognize my faults and even to have them pointed out to me, but i think that it is imperative if i want to progress in this life. i can't really put into words all the feelings that i've had for the past little while and i don't have enough time, but i basically feel very selfish and prideful. i thought i was doing well with learning and trying to better myself, but i've come to the realization that i can learn as much as i want but if i don't apply it, it is useless. my sincere apologies for the neglect and carelessness i have shown my dear friends and family. i will do better with balancing my focus to not just my own self-improvement, but to focus more on serving and showing love and concern to others.
and of course my scripture reading went hand-in-hand with my the happenings in my life... amazing how that happens!
2 Nephi 31:19-20...
"...after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of home, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore if ye shall press forward, feasting upson the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."
ps... i love all the "if... then..." statements/promises in this chapter!
thank goodness it is friday! even though the weekend will be dampened by a tournament tomorrow, my family is here which makes it all better!
*and yes, i love the office!!
strawberry dragonfruit sobe lifewater... delicious, zero calories, and vitamin enhanced!
work-out...
2 mile run-kickboxing-20 minute cardio (treadmill/eliptical)-planks-lunges... planks are amazing-lunges still kick my butt-kara never ceases to kick my butt! good morning!
nutrition...
5:30am- apple
8:45am- egg sandwich, banana, sugar-free chocolate milk
11:00am- grapes
1:00pm- turkey/lettuce wraps w/mustard and yogurt covered pretzels
5:30pm- hand full of chocolate chips
9:00pm- carrots w/bbq sauce and cinnamon life cereal w/milk
h20- 10 cup
enlightenment...
i've had a lot of thoughts today about my strengths and weaknesses as a human being, and i'm feeling the weight of those many weaknesses. it's definitely a humbling experience to recognize my faults and even to have them pointed out to me, but i think that it is imperative if i want to progress in this life. i can't really put into words all the feelings that i've had for the past little while and i don't have enough time, but i basically feel very selfish and prideful. i thought i was doing well with learning and trying to better myself, but i've come to the realization that i can learn as much as i want but if i don't apply it, it is useless. my sincere apologies for the neglect and carelessness i have shown my dear friends and family. i will do better with balancing my focus to not just my own self-improvement, but to focus more on serving and showing love and concern to others.
and of course my scripture reading went hand-in-hand with my the happenings in my life... amazing how that happens!
2 Nephi 31:19-20...
"...after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of home, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore if ye shall press forward, feasting upson the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."
ps... i love all the "if... then..." statements/promises in this chapter!
thank goodness it is friday! even though the weekend will be dampened by a tournament tomorrow, my family is here which makes it all better!
*and yes, i love the office!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
"boy, have you lost your mind, cause i'll help you find it?!"
it's not your ability, but your accountability that determines your success
i love thursdays! institute, early work-outs with the girls (meaning short work day for me), and tomorrow is friday! and it snowed this morning which was beautiful, whilst warm and inside of course! i saw "valentine's day" with my homies and loved it! there were so many different stories and fun characters which was perfect for my ADHD :) and i even got to talk to my dear friend of the best today which was so fun, and mom of course! but skype is amazing, and i'm so grateful for the incredible people in my life, i seriously lucked out and am so grateful for their patience with me! today was great!
work-out...
6am power pump (not as good as kara's class, but i'll take it)... 40 minute cardio on the treadmill (i was having some weird hip pain, but it's cool, game on tomorrow!)
nutrition...
5:30am- apple
8:00am- cinnamon life cereal w/skim milk and banana
11:00am- grapes and yogurt
1:30pm- turkey-lettuce wraps w/mustard, saltine crackers
5:00pm- almonds, celery, cucumbers w/fat-free ranch... and a diet-caffeine-free-coke
8:00pm- cinnamon life cereal w/skim milk and a handful of semi-sweet chocolat chips
h20-10 cups
attitude of a celestial person...
we learned about 3 Nephi 8-11 this morning, and i just love how brother norby applies the lessons of the Book of Mormon to us, here, right now. so these great chapters take place right before Christ visits america when there is just utter destruction, it's a "pattern for the second coming" so-to-speak. we didn't focus on the wickedness and destruction, but more about the "attitudes of a celestial person" that are hidden throughout chapter.
-be at the temple
-speak of Christ
-feel the voice of the Savior
-open ears and eyes
-look steadfastly towards heaven
-humility
-willing to call upon the Lord- prayer
-learn and testify of Christ
-praise and worship God
i think i've read this chapter many times, and i've never thought to put it in that celestial perspective. that's why i love institute, just for the new applications and perspectives it brings. i'm so blessed to have such easy access to it. i am grateful for such amazing teachers, like brother norby, who share their knowledge and testimonies and bring the doctrines of the gospel to a new light. and yes, i have to make some serious attitude adjustments if i want to make it to the celestial kingdom!
the church is a hospital for sinners, not a sanctuary for saints.
if we're not stretched out on our own cross, we should be under someone else's... loving, serving, and working to ease their burden.
i love thursdays! institute, early work-outs with the girls (meaning short work day for me), and tomorrow is friday! and it snowed this morning which was beautiful, whilst warm and inside of course! i saw "valentine's day" with my homies and loved it! there were so many different stories and fun characters which was perfect for my ADHD :) and i even got to talk to my dear friend of the best today which was so fun, and mom of course! but skype is amazing, and i'm so grateful for the incredible people in my life, i seriously lucked out and am so grateful for their patience with me! today was great!
work-out...
6am power pump (not as good as kara's class, but i'll take it)... 40 minute cardio on the treadmill (i was having some weird hip pain, but it's cool, game on tomorrow!)
nutrition...
5:30am- apple
8:00am- cinnamon life cereal w/skim milk and banana
11:00am- grapes and yogurt
1:30pm- turkey-lettuce wraps w/mustard, saltine crackers
5:00pm- almonds, celery, cucumbers w/fat-free ranch... and a diet-caffeine-free-coke
8:00pm- cinnamon life cereal w/skim milk and a handful of semi-sweet chocolat chips
h20-10 cups
attitude of a celestial person...
we learned about 3 Nephi 8-11 this morning, and i just love how brother norby applies the lessons of the Book of Mormon to us, here, right now. so these great chapters take place right before Christ visits america when there is just utter destruction, it's a "pattern for the second coming" so-to-speak. we didn't focus on the wickedness and destruction, but more about the "attitudes of a celestial person" that are hidden throughout chapter.
-be at the temple
-speak of Christ
-feel the voice of the Savior
-open ears and eyes
-look steadfastly towards heaven
-humility
-willing to call upon the Lord- prayer
-learn and testify of Christ
-praise and worship God
i think i've read this chapter many times, and i've never thought to put it in that celestial perspective. that's why i love institute, just for the new applications and perspectives it brings. i'm so blessed to have such easy access to it. i am grateful for such amazing teachers, like brother norby, who share their knowledge and testimonies and bring the doctrines of the gospel to a new light. and yes, i have to make some serious attitude adjustments if i want to make it to the celestial kingdom!
the church is a hospital for sinners, not a sanctuary for saints.
if we're not stretched out on our own cross, we should be under someone else's... loving, serving, and working to ease their burden.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
just take the next small step...
life lessons...
i got this list of "life lessons" from a friend, and i just love how they put the day-to-day and just life in perspective. here are some of my favorites...
*life isn't fair, but its still good.
*when in doubt, just take the next small step.
*don't take yourself too seriously. no one else does.
*cry with someone. it's more healing than crying alone.
*when it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
*don't compare your life to others'. you have no idea what their journey is all about.
*everything can change in the blink of an eye. but don't worry; God never blinks.
*life is too short for long pity parties. get busy living, or get busy dying.
*burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. don't save it for a special occasion. today is special!
*overprepare, then go with the flow.
*no one is in charge of your happiness except you.
*frame ever so-called disaster with these words: "in five years, will this matter?"
*what other people think of you is none of your business.
*if we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
*all that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
*no matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
*life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
work-out...
35 minute morning run (i was enjoying my warm bed too much to get up super early! i'm a sucker for sleep!)... 2 hour volleyball practice (i was dying, so i can't wait to see what real practices will be like!)
nutrition...
7:00am- apple
9:30am- sugar-free chocolate milk, banana, grapes
11:30am- yogurt
1:45pm- turkey sandwich, celery and carrots
6:30pm- eggs w/salsa, cucumber w/low-fat ranch... and cookie dough (i made a bday cookie and couldn't resist)
h20-12 cups
olympics...
just watching some olympics and loving every second of it! i just saw lindsay vonn win the gold, and those downhill skiers are legit! there were some serious crashes and they go so fast! amazing! and shawn white is pretty sick too!!
wake-up call...
so i started today off with the "life lessons" which i think are great reminders of how awesome life can be and how blessed we are, but i just did some reading in 2 Nephi 28 and that put life into a whole other perspective! it was definitely a wake-up call of what i really need to be doing. this chapter talks a lot about satan's "traps" and his subtle ways of getting people to sin and become complacent, and i know i fall right into his traps! stupid satan! i'm so grateful for Heavenly Father's mercy and the Savior's infinite atonement so i can not only repent, but for His help to lift me out of my bad habits, complacency, and to push me forward on the path He has designed for me. i have so much to work on, get better at, repent of, and to change, and i know it's only with the help of my Savior, and the incredible gospel and people He has blessed me with, that i can do it.
great day :)
i got this list of "life lessons" from a friend, and i just love how they put the day-to-day and just life in perspective. here are some of my favorites...
*life isn't fair, but its still good.
*when in doubt, just take the next small step.
*don't take yourself too seriously. no one else does.
*cry with someone. it's more healing than crying alone.
*when it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
*don't compare your life to others'. you have no idea what their journey is all about.
*everything can change in the blink of an eye. but don't worry; God never blinks.
*life is too short for long pity parties. get busy living, or get busy dying.
*burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. don't save it for a special occasion. today is special!
*overprepare, then go with the flow.
*no one is in charge of your happiness except you.
*frame ever so-called disaster with these words: "in five years, will this matter?"
*what other people think of you is none of your business.
*if we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
*all that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
*no matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
*life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
work-out...
35 minute morning run (i was enjoying my warm bed too much to get up super early! i'm a sucker for sleep!)... 2 hour volleyball practice (i was dying, so i can't wait to see what real practices will be like!)
nutrition...
7:00am- apple
9:30am- sugar-free chocolate milk, banana, grapes
11:30am- yogurt
1:45pm- turkey sandwich, celery and carrots
6:30pm- eggs w/salsa, cucumber w/low-fat ranch... and cookie dough (i made a bday cookie and couldn't resist)
h20-12 cups
olympics...
just watching some olympics and loving every second of it! i just saw lindsay vonn win the gold, and those downhill skiers are legit! there were some serious crashes and they go so fast! amazing! and shawn white is pretty sick too!!
wake-up call...
so i started today off with the "life lessons" which i think are great reminders of how awesome life can be and how blessed we are, but i just did some reading in 2 Nephi 28 and that put life into a whole other perspective! it was definitely a wake-up call of what i really need to be doing. this chapter talks a lot about satan's "traps" and his subtle ways of getting people to sin and become complacent, and i know i fall right into his traps! stupid satan! i'm so grateful for Heavenly Father's mercy and the Savior's infinite atonement so i can not only repent, but for His help to lift me out of my bad habits, complacency, and to push me forward on the path He has designed for me. i have so much to work on, get better at, repent of, and to change, and i know it's only with the help of my Savior, and the incredible gospel and people He has blessed me with, that i can do it.
great day :)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
weekend catch up...
so it's been kinda weird not writing for the past few days, but honestly there were not enough hours in the day this weekend! home was absolutely crazy wonderful!
the brother...
jake is definitely my most favorite little brother, ever! he is seriously amazing! his homecoming talk was so precious! he had is guat accent going on, and even forgot some english words. it was priceless! i loved just hanging out with him for the week. as we'd just be hanging out, stories and experiences from his mission would come up, and i just loved hearing about it! it still super surreal to think that he actually did it all! he is amazing!
so the house was pretty quiet til about saturday! i left a quiet, mellow house to go recruiting for the day... yes, i drove ALL around the city and seriously went to like 7 different sites... but when i got back after a long day, the commotion had begun, and it couldn't have been better! you never know what to expect with the koelliker cousins! it was mass chaos, and just so much fun catching up with everyone! after a late night and some rearranging of the rooming assignments, we all made ourselves comfortable whether it was on the floor, couch, squeezing in a bed, but we just avoided the snorers! and all woke up early for a fabulous sacrament meeting on sunday morning!
it was pretty sweet cause the meeting consisted of kevin foutz's farewell talk and jake's mission report. so we got the best of both worlds, and i'm so grateful that jake's on the home end rather then the going out end! i love having him home! his testimony is so strong and you can just feel his love for the people, his mission, the church, and the Savior. he is such an incredible example to me!
so the meeting was great, and then it was back home to get ready for the luncheon with friends and family.
anyways, after lots of loudness, movies, laughter, story-telling, olympic watching, reality-tv show plotting, way too much food, great family times and unfortunately lots of work (living with sam and recruiting was just a joy), the wonderful week at home came to an end, and i'm back up in utah!
thank you to my amazing brother, incredible parents, family and friends who made this weekend so awesome! and i can't wait to see jake and my parents this weekend!
realization...
so after eating everything in my mom's house, literally, and seeing pics from this weekend... i need to pull myself together and get "healthy" again... aka lose like 20 pounds! i leave for new zealand and samoa in 2.5 months, and i need to get ready for those samoan beaches! so yes, i'm back on my healthy eating and work-out plan, but this time i have some more measurable goals set! hold me accountable k!?
weird dream...
last nights dream was pretty strange, and i woke up feeling so bad! i dreamed that i was hanging out with a bunch of friends. i was "together" with some guy and of course we're totally cute... but then i saw daniel amongst all the friends and he looked so hurt. so i let go of the guys hand and was trying to not show anything, but it was so awkward and it broke my heart! it was one of those dreams that i felt the heartache when i woke up! what it means, i have no idea! random!
stay the course...
"cast not away therefore your confidence"... Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
(3Nephi 1-2; Hebrews 10:32, 35-39)
"With any major decision there are cautions and considerations to make, but once there has been illumination, beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Don't give up when the pressure mounts. Certainly don't give in to that being who is bent on the destruction of your happiness. Face your doubts. Master your fears. Cast not away therefor your confidence. Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you."
"love is never lost. if not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart"
the brother...
jake is definitely my most favorite little brother, ever! he is seriously amazing! his homecoming talk was so precious! he had is guat accent going on, and even forgot some english words. it was priceless! i loved just hanging out with him for the week. as we'd just be hanging out, stories and experiences from his mission would come up, and i just loved hearing about it! it still super surreal to think that he actually did it all! he is amazing!
so the house was pretty quiet til about saturday! i left a quiet, mellow house to go recruiting for the day... yes, i drove ALL around the city and seriously went to like 7 different sites... but when i got back after a long day, the commotion had begun, and it couldn't have been better! you never know what to expect with the koelliker cousins! it was mass chaos, and just so much fun catching up with everyone! after a late night and some rearranging of the rooming assignments, we all made ourselves comfortable whether it was on the floor, couch, squeezing in a bed, but we just avoided the snorers! and all woke up early for a fabulous sacrament meeting on sunday morning!
it was pretty sweet cause the meeting consisted of kevin foutz's farewell talk and jake's mission report. so we got the best of both worlds, and i'm so grateful that jake's on the home end rather then the going out end! i love having him home! his testimony is so strong and you can just feel his love for the people, his mission, the church, and the Savior. he is such an incredible example to me!
so the meeting was great, and then it was back home to get ready for the luncheon with friends and family.
anyways, after lots of loudness, movies, laughter, story-telling, olympic watching, reality-tv show plotting, way too much food, great family times and unfortunately lots of work (living with sam and recruiting was just a joy), the wonderful week at home came to an end, and i'm back up in utah!
thank you to my amazing brother, incredible parents, family and friends who made this weekend so awesome! and i can't wait to see jake and my parents this weekend!
realization...
so after eating everything in my mom's house, literally, and seeing pics from this weekend... i need to pull myself together and get "healthy" again... aka lose like 20 pounds! i leave for new zealand and samoa in 2.5 months, and i need to get ready for those samoan beaches! so yes, i'm back on my healthy eating and work-out plan, but this time i have some more measurable goals set! hold me accountable k!?
weird dream...
last nights dream was pretty strange, and i woke up feeling so bad! i dreamed that i was hanging out with a bunch of friends. i was "together" with some guy and of course we're totally cute... but then i saw daniel amongst all the friends and he looked so hurt. so i let go of the guys hand and was trying to not show anything, but it was so awkward and it broke my heart! it was one of those dreams that i felt the heartache when i woke up! what it means, i have no idea! random!
stay the course...
"cast not away therefore your confidence"... Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
(3Nephi 1-2; Hebrews 10:32, 35-39)
"With any major decision there are cautions and considerations to make, but once there has been illumination, beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Don't give up when the pressure mounts. Certainly don't give in to that being who is bent on the destruction of your happiness. Face your doubts. Master your fears. Cast not away therefor your confidence. Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you."
"love is never lost. if not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart"
Friday, February 12, 2010
eagle eye... day 26
home is still wonderfully amazing, but i think the calmness is about to head out the window! tomorrow is when all the relatives come, so our house is going to be full to capacity! i'm rather excited to see everyone, but it's kinda bitter-sweet since i have to work this weekend too... oh well, i'm all about the good times and great memories this weekend!
eagle eye...
yes, jake and his friends are watching that great movie right now, but i'm also referring to being an outside looking in. it was so fun to watch jake reunite with his friends tonight! these boys have all served missions, returned with honor, and finally got the chance to be together tonight! i absolutely loved watching them converse and share their different experiences of the past two years. it was like when alma meets up with the sons of mosiah after so many years! just that same love and excitment of seeing their dear friends. and lanny came home so the precious brothers got to reunite too!
i'm so grateful that i've been able to spend this week at home with jake and my parents. i'm truly so blessed that i have such an awesome family and such sweet bonds and friendships with each member of my family.
another great day in vegas, and i'm looking forward to see all the craziness this weekend will entail!
eagle eye...
yes, jake and his friends are watching that great movie right now, but i'm also referring to being an outside looking in. it was so fun to watch jake reunite with his friends tonight! these boys have all served missions, returned with honor, and finally got the chance to be together tonight! i absolutely loved watching them converse and share their different experiences of the past two years. it was like when alma meets up with the sons of mosiah after so many years! just that same love and excitment of seeing their dear friends. and lanny came home so the precious brothers got to reunite too!
i'm so grateful that i've been able to spend this week at home with jake and my parents. i'm truly so blessed that i have such an awesome family and such sweet bonds and friendships with each member of my family.
another great day in vegas, and i'm looking forward to see all the craziness this weekend will entail!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
loving home... day 25
home is blissful!
i got to do a lunch date with 2 of my best friends and their precious kids! britt and maggi came over with their cute kiddies and we got to hang out for awhile! it was so great catching up with them... and oh the conversations we had! haha... these girls hold nothing back... i don't know if that comes with being married or a mommy, but really they've been like this forever! my eyes were definitely opened today! love it :) and i absolutely love that we haven't seen each other in forever, but we pick up right where we left off. that's true friendship, right?! seriously, i've been blessed with the most amazing friends and incredible family! why i'm so lucky, i'll never know, but i'm grateful for ALL that Heavenly Father continuously blesses me with.
blackberry...
yep, i finally got a big girl phone. it's pretty sweet and kinda complicated, but i'm hoping it'll be good for my job... why i want to be constantly connected to it, i'll never know!
movie of the night... the proposal!
i love that jake will watch chick-flicks with me! love him!
i got to do a lunch date with 2 of my best friends and their precious kids! britt and maggi came over with their cute kiddies and we got to hang out for awhile! it was so great catching up with them... and oh the conversations we had! haha... these girls hold nothing back... i don't know if that comes with being married or a mommy, but really they've been like this forever! my eyes were definitely opened today! love it :) and i absolutely love that we haven't seen each other in forever, but we pick up right where we left off. that's true friendship, right?! seriously, i've been blessed with the most amazing friends and incredible family! why i'm so lucky, i'll never know, but i'm grateful for ALL that Heavenly Father continuously blesses me with.
blackberry...
yep, i finally got a big girl phone. it's pretty sweet and kinda complicated, but i'm hoping it'll be good for my job... why i want to be constantly connected to it, i'll never know!
movie of the night... the proposal!
i love that jake will watch chick-flicks with me! love him!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
shear laziness... day 24
oh my goodness... what a lazy day at home! so wonderful, but i'm definitely looking forward to a more productive day tomorrow! it's so nice to be home and to just hang out with jake! we stayed up late just chatting and then slept in til forever! it was beautiful! then for jake's first movie home, we watched the dark knight... why so serious?!
i eventually got a good run in... it was beautiful and sunny today, so i loved being outside! i can't wait for nice weather aka summer!
i love everything about being home, especially the delicious food which is everywhere. unfortunately i lack in the self control department and seriously eat everything in sight! so not good! let's hope with a somewhat more structured day tomorrow, i won't go as crazy.
awesomeness...
grandma and grandpa davies got a wii for christmas, and tonight, after our delectable brisket dinner, jake and grandpa set it up. we played tennis, boxing, bowling, and grandpa even joined in on the golf. you can make your own characters for the wii, so we went through and made ourselves, and even made grandma and grandpa. our precious grandparents were so into it, and laughing so hard as we gave them different facial features. it was so fun just hanging out with them. i've seriously been so blessed with such an incredible family, and i'm so grateful for the special bonds i have with them.
ps... it's kinda weird talking with jake about the possibilities of seriously dating and marriage... he's old enough to think about stuff like that... crazy!
time for harry potter 6 with the brother!
i eventually got a good run in... it was beautiful and sunny today, so i loved being outside! i can't wait for nice weather aka summer!
i love everything about being home, especially the delicious food which is everywhere. unfortunately i lack in the self control department and seriously eat everything in sight! so not good! let's hope with a somewhat more structured day tomorrow, i won't go as crazy.
awesomeness...
grandma and grandpa davies got a wii for christmas, and tonight, after our delectable brisket dinner, jake and grandpa set it up. we played tennis, boxing, bowling, and grandpa even joined in on the golf. you can make your own characters for the wii, so we went through and made ourselves, and even made grandma and grandpa. our precious grandparents were so into it, and laughing so hard as we gave them different facial features. it was so fun just hanging out with them. i've seriously been so blessed with such an incredible family, and i'm so grateful for the special bonds i have with them.
ps... it's kinda weird talking with jake about the possibilities of seriously dating and marriage... he's old enough to think about stuff like that... crazy!
time for harry potter 6 with the brother!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
he's back... day 23
after a crazy packing session, a speed-racer-drive to the airport, unnecessary security search, i made it onto the plane! we took off late, and i was definitely at the very back of the plane, so needless to say, i literally impatiently walked off my plane a few gates down and meet elder jakey and mom! it was the sweetest thing ever! it's so surreal that he is here! what an amazing day!
work-out...
35 minute run... an hour of yoga... 35 minute run
*i couldn't sleep so i got some extra time in before i did the unthinkable and went to yoga with jess... not exactly my type of work-out (my adhd gets in the way) but my muscles are tired from it!
deliciousness... i will be healthy today!
5:10am- apple
9:30am- banana and apple
11:30am- oatmeal
3:00pm- turkey, apple, cucumbers
5:30pm- wheat thins
9:00pm- in-n-out and nilla wafers w/sugar-free pudding
h20- 10 cups
temple trip...
so jake got home at 4:05... we did the airport scene which was so awesome, then we came home for 2 minutes and headed strait to the temple. it was jake's special request to do a session before he got released. the temple is so much better with family, that's for sure! i'm just so blessed and so relieved to be home!
i know today's excerpt is very long or detailed, but i am exhausted and want to go hang out with my brother before bedtime! i love jake and my family, and just being home! it's such a treat!
work-out...
35 minute run... an hour of yoga... 35 minute run
*i couldn't sleep so i got some extra time in before i did the unthinkable and went to yoga with jess... not exactly my type of work-out (my adhd gets in the way) but my muscles are tired from it!
deliciousness... i will be healthy today!
5:10am- apple
9:30am- banana and apple
11:30am- oatmeal
3:00pm- turkey, apple, cucumbers
5:30pm- wheat thins
9:00pm- in-n-out and nilla wafers w/sugar-free pudding
h20- 10 cups
temple trip...
so jake got home at 4:05... we did the airport scene which was so awesome, then we came home for 2 minutes and headed strait to the temple. it was jake's special request to do a session before he got released. the temple is so much better with family, that's for sure! i'm just so blessed and so relieved to be home!
i know today's excerpt is very long or detailed, but i am exhausted and want to go hang out with my brother before bedtime! i love jake and my family, and just being home! it's such a treat!
Monday, February 8, 2010
living happily... day 22
explore...
exploration is just fun and there truly is so much to explore... new places, objects, people, relationships, food, the world around us... it's all just so exciting! i'm grateful for the exploration i've been able to do, and i'm excited to have more experiences. i really want to start looking at life and people with that enthusiasm, curiosity, and excitment! i need to take every experience and examine it and learn as much as i can from it. i have so many faults and weaknesses, and i really need to have that pure desire to overcome them and get better and just keep exploring the pure incredible-ness of this blessing called life. i admire my dear family and friends who already have that outlook and take everything as a lesson and press forward. it is encouraging and inspiring to see you guys work thru your struggles of life with that optimistic outlook that it's for a reason and that everything will turn out. i'm striving for that enthusiasm and love of exploration and experience!
i had the most random dream... i was with mom and jake and we were wandering thru some community, and we pointed out where the orme's and mcdonald's lived... then jake and i ran up a mountain and while he was throwing rocks, i was talking to Father Time, yes the Father Time. he was telling me about the importance of having a temple recommend and baptisms for the dead. such a weird dream! i don't understand my subconscious sometimes!
work-out...
mile warm-up... power pump w/ kara... 40 minute cardio on the elliptical
*i had every intention to go to the gym tonight, but blasted food and the bachelor got the best of me, which is really frustrating. i need to be consistent... and it'll be a hard time to start since i'm going home tomorrow... self-discipline lacee!
are you kidding me?! my favorite girl better be back, cause the other girls are just ridiculous! (but of course, they are all beautiful daughters of God!)
pure sweetness...
i finally got talk to daniel and i forget how well we get along, and just how amazingly sweet he is to me. seriously, i have never been treated so well, even from so far away. he just knows me so well... examples...
we were talking about tomorrow when jake comes home, and he was like, "you have a perma-grin right now, huh?!" which is something i'd always say during the wonderful summer. and then he was like "i'm going to call you tomorrow just so i can hear the excitement in your voice"... precious huh?!
anyways, he's doing well in all aspects. he's strong in the church... he got his first calling as a sacrament coordinator... he's going to do baptisms for the dead for the first time this week... and he's preparing to get his patriarchal blessing... i'm so excited for him, and i love hearing about his progression. he even told me today that i can count him as a missionary experience and just that i had a part in it. it was just sweet. he leaves for australia on march 22nd where he will spend time with his family and then meet us in new zealand in may. he's also in the process of getting everything ready to get a visa. so yeah, he may be in america for awhile.
i'm definitely excited for him, and as for me, i'm just taking things as they come! living happily.
TOMORROW... 18 HOURS!!!
exploration is just fun and there truly is so much to explore... new places, objects, people, relationships, food, the world around us... it's all just so exciting! i'm grateful for the exploration i've been able to do, and i'm excited to have more experiences. i really want to start looking at life and people with that enthusiasm, curiosity, and excitment! i need to take every experience and examine it and learn as much as i can from it. i have so many faults and weaknesses, and i really need to have that pure desire to overcome them and get better and just keep exploring the pure incredible-ness of this blessing called life. i admire my dear family and friends who already have that outlook and take everything as a lesson and press forward. it is encouraging and inspiring to see you guys work thru your struggles of life with that optimistic outlook that it's for a reason and that everything will turn out. i'm striving for that enthusiasm and love of exploration and experience!
"years may wrinkle the skin, but the lack of enthusiasm will wrinkle the soul"
father time...i had the most random dream... i was with mom and jake and we were wandering thru some community, and we pointed out where the orme's and mcdonald's lived... then jake and i ran up a mountain and while he was throwing rocks, i was talking to Father Time, yes the Father Time. he was telling me about the importance of having a temple recommend and baptisms for the dead. such a weird dream! i don't understand my subconscious sometimes!
work-out...
mile warm-up... power pump w/ kara... 40 minute cardio on the elliptical
*i had every intention to go to the gym tonight, but blasted food and the bachelor got the best of me, which is really frustrating. i need to be consistent... and it'll be a hard time to start since i'm going home tomorrow... self-discipline lacee!
eating is good...
5:30am- apple
10:00am- cucumber and 7 layer dip, sugar-free chocolate milk, banana
1:00pm- turkey salad w/cucumber and italian dressing, strawberry yogurt
3:00pm-apple
5:30pm- lettuce w/ 7 layer dip and a bagel
7:30pm- muffin and some, maybe lots of cookies with some ice cream... oops!
h20- 12 cups
are you kidding me?! my favorite girl better be back, cause the other girls are just ridiculous! (but of course, they are all beautiful daughters of God!)
pure sweetness...
i finally got talk to daniel and i forget how well we get along, and just how amazingly sweet he is to me. seriously, i have never been treated so well, even from so far away. he just knows me so well... examples...
we were talking about tomorrow when jake comes home, and he was like, "you have a perma-grin right now, huh?!" which is something i'd always say during the wonderful summer. and then he was like "i'm going to call you tomorrow just so i can hear the excitement in your voice"... precious huh?!
anyways, he's doing well in all aspects. he's strong in the church... he got his first calling as a sacrament coordinator... he's going to do baptisms for the dead for the first time this week... and he's preparing to get his patriarchal blessing... i'm so excited for him, and i love hearing about his progression. he even told me today that i can count him as a missionary experience and just that i had a part in it. it was just sweet. he leaves for australia on march 22nd where he will spend time with his family and then meet us in new zealand in may. he's also in the process of getting everything ready to get a visa. so yeah, he may be in america for awhile.
i'm definitely excited for him, and as for me, i'm just taking things as they come! living happily.
TOMORROW... 18 HOURS!!!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
SUPER - napping, cooking, eating, playing, chatting - BOWL day ... day 21
when it starts raining, it is too late to build the ark...
sunday school was pretty awesome today. our lesson was on noah, but our teacher definitely took it to the next level! he walked in with a brown snuggie on whilst holding a broom handle as his staff. we played "guess who" so he told us clues about himself til we figured out he was noah. we then went on a primary field trip to the parking lot, walking 2 by 2, where he showed us just how big/not so big, the ark was. anyways, it was a good lesson, and i really like the quote that i used as the title. we must prepare with faith cause we don't know when the storms will be here!
"nothing" cookies... a yummy, healthy cookie :)
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup canola oil (or apple sauce!)
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup chopped almond (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but mandatory!)
*mix all together and bake at 375 for 9 minutes
food to the "superbowl" max...
3:00pm- 7 layer dip w/cucumbers (a great substitute for chips)
5:00pm- life cereal
6:00pm- "nothing" cookies... oh so many! plus more dip... and frog eye salad... and chocolate cupcake!
eating all night long!!!
*monday begins a stronger commitment to my "nutrition" plan... even though i will be home and will be recruiting all weekend... i will eat less!
i heart mylee...
me- what are you from "hickville"?
mylee- no, i'm from standardsville.
game night...
yes, we watched the superbowl, which for me consisted of getting laundry done, talking to my beautiful sister and niece, and just chillin. i wasn't really into the game til like the last quarter. then us girls played a game called "rules". it was fun and just a good night with friends.
its so interesting to me talk to my friends and hear their stories, whether its about who they kissed this week while they're dating this person, or just what they would love to do, or how they feel about things, and really most of the time i feel completely different about something and they do things that i wouldn't even think about. it just makes me think ya know, am i doing something wrong or not doing enough, or aren't good enough. just some weird thoughts, but either way i'm grateful for my experiences and the people in my life who are constantly teaching me things and being patient with me. i am very blessed, and think i've been protected in a sense. i don't know, just my thoughts of the evening.
2 days and i get to be home with my brother... pure happiness!
sunday school was pretty awesome today. our lesson was on noah, but our teacher definitely took it to the next level! he walked in with a brown snuggie on whilst holding a broom handle as his staff. we played "guess who" so he told us clues about himself til we figured out he was noah. we then went on a primary field trip to the parking lot, walking 2 by 2, where he showed us just how big/not so big, the ark was. anyways, it was a good lesson, and i really like the quote that i used as the title. we must prepare with faith cause we don't know when the storms will be here!
"nothing" cookies... a yummy, healthy cookie :)
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup canola oil (or apple sauce!)
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup chopped almond (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but mandatory!)
*mix all together and bake at 375 for 9 minutes
food to the "superbowl" max...
3:00pm- 7 layer dip w/cucumbers (a great substitute for chips)
5:00pm- life cereal
6:00pm- "nothing" cookies... oh so many! plus more dip... and frog eye salad... and chocolate cupcake!
eating all night long!!!
*monday begins a stronger commitment to my "nutrition" plan... even though i will be home and will be recruiting all weekend... i will eat less!
i heart mylee...
me- what are you from "hickville"?
mylee- no, i'm from standardsville.
game night...
yes, we watched the superbowl, which for me consisted of getting laundry done, talking to my beautiful sister and niece, and just chillin. i wasn't really into the game til like the last quarter. then us girls played a game called "rules". it was fun and just a good night with friends.
its so interesting to me talk to my friends and hear their stories, whether its about who they kissed this week while they're dating this person, or just what they would love to do, or how they feel about things, and really most of the time i feel completely different about something and they do things that i wouldn't even think about. it just makes me think ya know, am i doing something wrong or not doing enough, or aren't good enough. just some weird thoughts, but either way i'm grateful for my experiences and the people in my life who are constantly teaching me things and being patient with me. i am very blessed, and think i've been protected in a sense. i don't know, just my thoughts of the evening.
2 days and i get to be home with my brother... pure happiness!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
SAT-ur-DAY... day 20
so today will be short, as i feel all of these posts will be on days that i spend in gym filled with bouncing balls, cheering, fists pumping, bodies flying, gripping parents, chatty coaches, facepacks, floor burns, and all the greatness of the wonderful sport of volleyball!
today was actually pretty fun and enjoyable! yes, i'm exhausted and it was definitely a LONG day in the gym, but it was again, unexpectedly awesome!
i got to not only watch some wonderful girls play volleyball, but i talked to many great coaches, parents, and players... yeah i'm pretty sure i broke some rules, but it was all in the name of goodness! bonus, i got to talk to uncle bruce and janessa for a bit too!
i'm grateful for blessed days like this! even though my nutrition and fitness were non-existent, i feel good!
3 days til i get to see jake... and i'm pretty sure i told everyone i talked to about jake! YEAH!
today was actually pretty fun and enjoyable! yes, i'm exhausted and it was definitely a LONG day in the gym, but it was again, unexpectedly awesome!
i got to not only watch some wonderful girls play volleyball, but i talked to many great coaches, parents, and players... yeah i'm pretty sure i broke some rules, but it was all in the name of goodness! bonus, i got to talk to uncle bruce and janessa for a bit too!
i'm grateful for blessed days like this! even though my nutrition and fitness were non-existent, i feel good!
3 days til i get to see jake... and i'm pretty sure i told everyone i talked to about jake! YEAH!
Friday, February 5, 2010
ask and ye shall receive... day 19
hmmm... another unexpectedly great day! work-out... office work... saw "dear john" with dani... temple... date night... bedtime!
work-out...
18 minute warm up run... kickboxing... 20 minute jog... i got my butt kicked this morning in kick-boxing! holy exhausting, but it feels great now that it's over!
yummy food...
5:30am- apple
8:30am- egg sandwich, sugar-free chocolate milk, clementine
10:30am- apple
12:00pm- turkey, carrots w/little ranch
2:00pm- fresca and frozen yogurt
4:00pm- stirfry
10:00pm- dip'n'dots
h20- 12 cups
expect to be surprised...
so i'm not a huge fan of miniature golfing, but since allen asked me to go, i decided to take one for the team. to my great surprise it was actually really fun. we went to trafalga, and it was a blast to past! i felt like i was in junior high again, it was awesome! i actually didn't do too utterly terrible which was a success in itself, and then we road the go-carts and just goofed around. it was really fun. after, we ended up watching a movie at my apartment on my super uncomfortable couch which makes comfortably cuddling just about impossible. he did hold my hand though... and he kissed me good night... it was just a peck and unexpected, but he was kinda awkward about it, so who knows! i'm literally taking it one step at a time and am in no rush for anything! but it was an unexpectedly good night.
work-out...
18 minute warm up run... kickboxing... 20 minute jog... i got my butt kicked this morning in kick-boxing! holy exhausting, but it feels great now that it's over!
yummy food...
5:30am- apple
8:30am- egg sandwich, sugar-free chocolate milk, clementine
10:30am- apple
12:00pm- turkey, carrots w/little ranch
2:00pm- fresca and frozen yogurt
4:00pm- stirfry
10:00pm- dip'n'dots
h20- 12 cups
expect to be surprised...
so i'm not a huge fan of miniature golfing, but since allen asked me to go, i decided to take one for the team. to my great surprise it was actually really fun. we went to trafalga, and it was a blast to past! i felt like i was in junior high again, it was awesome! i actually didn't do too utterly terrible which was a success in itself, and then we road the go-carts and just goofed around. it was really fun. after, we ended up watching a movie at my apartment on my super uncomfortable couch which makes comfortably cuddling just about impossible. he did hold my hand though... and he kissed me good night... it was just a peck and unexpected, but he was kinda awkward about it, so who knows! i'm literally taking it one step at a time and am in no rush for anything! but it was an unexpectedly good night.
nothing...
i'm trying to think of a quote or scripture or something profound to say, but i got nothing. but i do know Heavenly Father answers even the simplest prayers. i asked that tonight would be fun and go smoothly with allen (like we'd be able to talk and not be awkward, and that i wouldn't make a complete fool of myself) and it was much better than i anticipated. so i guess it's not only about praying and hoping your prayers are answered, but it's more about having faith that they will be answered and in recognizing the Lord's hand.
"ask and ye shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you"
4 days til the missionary comes home... yeah yeah yeah!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
dance, laugh, conquer... day 18
today was just a great day! nothing really exciting happened (and i didn't even have a good work out or anything) but it was just one of those productive, feel good days, ya know?! institute was awesome, talking about spiritual blindness and how to avoid it... i got some of the big things done at work, but of course have more to do... the girls were so fun and worked so hard at work outs... i got to talk to maegan on her birthday (and she left the sweetest message that just made my day!)... talked to mom whilst wandering the aisles of walmart... got surprise valentines from my kiddies... ha got asked on a date for tomorrow night (we're playing mini golf, so i'm not all that thrilled)... made a new sauce that was delicious... the sun was out and the mountains are still covered in snow (it may be ugly in the valley, but something about those mountains is truly majestic!)... tomorrow is friday and i get to go to sleep somewhat early... life is blessed and i am grateful!
work-out...
so i was definitely not the most motivated today, so i ended up doing some random things and some how was at the gym for over an hour... minor cardio on the treadmill and eliptical, lunges and legs, abs, and throw the sauna somewhere in there... it definitely wasn't the best work out and i don't really know how much i got out of it, but i went and sometimes that's all that matters!
so chicken stirfrys are totally my new favorite thing to make because they are so easy and pretty healthy. i just cook the chicken in a skillet, add a frozen vegetable mix (today was asparagus stirfry), and add some sauce. today i made a sweet and sour sauce which actually turned out really yummy!
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbs ketchup
2 tbs corn starch
i just mixed all the ingredients together while the chicken and veggies were heating and then dumped it in. it makes a lot of sauce, and i only used about a pound of chicken and a bag of veggies, so i'll probably add more chicken and veggies next time just cause i'm more of a "light sauce" person. but serve this over some brown rice and it'll be delicious!
dance, laugh, conquer...
this comes from the ellen degeneres show, and yes, i just love it! i rarely get to watch the show, but when i do, i definitely laugh and always want to get up and dance... but "dance, laugh, conquer" is such a good motto, right?!
craziness...
so i'm sitting in my room and jess came home talking on the phone, and from the sounds of screaming and laughing, her friend krysta is pregnant! it just got me thinking about how many of my friends are either pregnant or just had their second child... let me calculate... 15! yeah, i have atleast 15 friends who are pregnant right now or just had their second child! incredible! it's totally one of those moments that i think about when we would talk about it in high school and how insane just being married would be, and now their little families are growing! kinda amazing! haha, maybe when they're on their 4th or 5th kid, i'll be ready to have my first!
quick quote...
this is just something that popped out at me from Elder Bednar's article/talk in this months ensign titled "learning to love learning".
"The overarching purpose of Heavenly Father's great plan of happiness is to provide His spirit children with opportunities to learn."
i know i've heard this time and time again, that we were sent to earth to learn and gain experience, and i believe that with all my heart. i just love how this quote words it though... purpose, happiness, opportunities, learn. haha... i'm sitting here thinking about why these words stick out so much, and it's probably because i use all four of them when i pray and plead for Heavenly Father to bless me with opportunities to find purpose and happiness, and that i'll stop being so prideful and selfish and learn what He wants me to do. hmm... it all makes sense now! i love little tender mercies, yes, even a quote is a tender mercy for me. more proof that Heavenly Father knows each of us and blesses us according to our individual needs. the gospel is AMAZING!
smiles and sweet dreams!
the countdown is on one hand... five days til jake'n'bake returns!
work-out...
so i was definitely not the most motivated today, so i ended up doing some random things and some how was at the gym for over an hour... minor cardio on the treadmill and eliptical, lunges and legs, abs, and throw the sauna somewhere in there... it definitely wasn't the best work out and i don't really know how much i got out of it, but i went and sometimes that's all that matters!
fuel for my tummy...
8:30am- sugar-free chocolate milk
9:30am- clementine and yogurt pretzels
11:00am- strawberry yogurt
1:00pm- turkey and lettuce wraps w/mustard, apples and pb
5:45pm- sugar-free chocolate milk and a hand full of life cereal whilst running out the door
8:15pm- homemade sweet and sour chicken stirfry
so chicken stirfrys are totally my new favorite thing to make because they are so easy and pretty healthy. i just cook the chicken in a skillet, add a frozen vegetable mix (today was asparagus stirfry), and add some sauce. today i made a sweet and sour sauce which actually turned out really yummy!
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbs ketchup
2 tbs corn starch
i just mixed all the ingredients together while the chicken and veggies were heating and then dumped it in. it makes a lot of sauce, and i only used about a pound of chicken and a bag of veggies, so i'll probably add more chicken and veggies next time just cause i'm more of a "light sauce" person. but serve this over some brown rice and it'll be delicious!
dance, laugh, conquer...
this comes from the ellen degeneres show, and yes, i just love it! i rarely get to watch the show, but when i do, i definitely laugh and always want to get up and dance... but "dance, laugh, conquer" is such a good motto, right?!
craziness...
so i'm sitting in my room and jess came home talking on the phone, and from the sounds of screaming and laughing, her friend krysta is pregnant! it just got me thinking about how many of my friends are either pregnant or just had their second child... let me calculate... 15! yeah, i have atleast 15 friends who are pregnant right now or just had their second child! incredible! it's totally one of those moments that i think about when we would talk about it in high school and how insane just being married would be, and now their little families are growing! kinda amazing! haha, maybe when they're on their 4th or 5th kid, i'll be ready to have my first!
quick quote...
this is just something that popped out at me from Elder Bednar's article/talk in this months ensign titled "learning to love learning".
"The overarching purpose of Heavenly Father's great plan of happiness is to provide His spirit children with opportunities to learn."
i know i've heard this time and time again, that we were sent to earth to learn and gain experience, and i believe that with all my heart. i just love how this quote words it though... purpose, happiness, opportunities, learn. haha... i'm sitting here thinking about why these words stick out so much, and it's probably because i use all four of them when i pray and plead for Heavenly Father to bless me with opportunities to find purpose and happiness, and that i'll stop being so prideful and selfish and learn what He wants me to do. hmm... it all makes sense now! i love little tender mercies, yes, even a quote is a tender mercy for me. more proof that Heavenly Father knows each of us and blesses us according to our individual needs. the gospel is AMAZING!
smiles and sweet dreams!
the countdown is on one hand... five days til jake'n'bake returns!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
live long and prosper... day 17
my name...
so i did the urbandictionary.com challenge and looked up my name, and ya know, it was so right! haha, not really, but it was funny to see what they had to say...
1. "a creative twist to the name lacy, the person whom may hold this name tesnds to be unique, edgy, and awesomatic on a cosmic level"... i enjoy the use of the word awesomatic
2. "a total freak in bed..." haha there's only one way to find out :)
work-out...
60 minute run... about 7 miles... i was definitely not expecting that this morning, but it was a great blessing and the best way to start my "anti-funk" day!
*bonus- 35 minutes on the elipitical plus, legs, hips, arms, and abs... and i got to play with the team again but just for a little bit
healthy food...
7:00am- apple
9:30am- *egg sandwich and sugar-free chocolate milk
12:00pm- turkey sandwich on wheat bread and like 4 bites of potato salad
3:30pm- clementine and granola bar
6:30pm- cafe rio tostada... 1/2 small whole wheat tortilla, black beans, grilled chicken, lettuce, pico,cilantro, little dressing... and a caffeine free diet coke (it was tasty!)
8:00pm- frozen yogurt
h20- 14 cups
*1 egg and 1 egg white cooked in the microwave on 2 pieces of wheat bread w/ketchup
profound statements...
so i totally watched star trek, the movie, tonight with jess... and loved it! such a great movie and yes, i even got something profound out of it...
"you are fully capable of defining your own destiny. the question is what path will you choose."
president matthew holland, yes Elder Holland's son is UVU's president, spoke at the wolverine club luncheon today and paraphrased something his father has said...
"we can't do everything well, but what we can do well, we will do extraordinarily well"
and a quote from thomas edison that i read at our trainer's...
"our greatest weakness lies in giving up. the most certain way to succeed is to try just one more time."
i love finding such great inspiration in the most random places!
my thoughts...
today has been a great day! i'm getting back on track and am finding joy and motivation in the little things, which i am very grateful for, and now if i can just keep that focus. i had fun at lunch with allyce, playing with the girls, chatting with my mom, and spending an evening with jess. it was so nice to just relax, and i'm excited for the unknown of tomorrow!
ps... the lady who did my hair yesterday found a gray hair.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! i guess i'll be dying my hair til the end!
6 days! see you soon jakey :)
so i did the urbandictionary.com challenge and looked up my name, and ya know, it was so right! haha, not really, but it was funny to see what they had to say...
1. "a creative twist to the name lacy, the person whom may hold this name tesnds to be unique, edgy, and awesomatic on a cosmic level"... i enjoy the use of the word awesomatic
2. "a total freak in bed..." haha there's only one way to find out :)
work-out...
60 minute run... about 7 miles... i was definitely not expecting that this morning, but it was a great blessing and the best way to start my "anti-funk" day!
*bonus- 35 minutes on the elipitical plus, legs, hips, arms, and abs... and i got to play with the team again but just for a little bit
healthy food...
7:00am- apple
9:30am- *egg sandwich and sugar-free chocolate milk
12:00pm- turkey sandwich on wheat bread and like 4 bites of potato salad
3:30pm- clementine and granola bar
6:30pm- cafe rio tostada... 1/2 small whole wheat tortilla, black beans, grilled chicken, lettuce, pico,cilantro, little dressing... and a caffeine free diet coke (it was tasty!)
8:00pm- frozen yogurt
h20- 14 cups
*1 egg and 1 egg white cooked in the microwave on 2 pieces of wheat bread w/ketchup
profound statements...
so i totally watched star trek, the movie, tonight with jess... and loved it! such a great movie and yes, i even got something profound out of it...
"you are fully capable of defining your own destiny. the question is what path will you choose."
president matthew holland, yes Elder Holland's son is UVU's president, spoke at the wolverine club luncheon today and paraphrased something his father has said...
"we can't do everything well, but what we can do well, we will do extraordinarily well"
and a quote from thomas edison that i read at our trainer's...
"our greatest weakness lies in giving up. the most certain way to succeed is to try just one more time."
i love finding such great inspiration in the most random places!
my thoughts...
today has been a great day! i'm getting back on track and am finding joy and motivation in the little things, which i am very grateful for, and now if i can just keep that focus. i had fun at lunch with allyce, playing with the girls, chatting with my mom, and spending an evening with jess. it was so nice to just relax, and i'm excited for the unknown of tomorrow!
ps... the lady who did my hair yesterday found a gray hair.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! i guess i'll be dying my hair til the end!
6 days! see you soon jakey :)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
enjoy limbo...day 16
Helaman 3:35
"Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.
work-out...
35 minute run and 35 minutes on the elipitical w/20-20 second sprints
... yeah, i lost motivation at the gym and i ran out of time!
food glorious food...
9:00am-apple, oatmeal, starwberry yogurt
10:30am- grapefruit and saltine crackers
12:30pm-turkey salad and yogurt covered pretzels
1:30pm-apple and peanut butter
6:30pm-turkey lettuce wraps w/mustard and graham crackers
h20-12 cups
questions from the prophet...
in the first presidency message in this months ensign, President Monson poses some questions about learning from the past...
"In the search for our best selves, several questions will guide our thinking: Am I what I want to be? Am I closer to the Savior today than I was yesterday? Will I be closer tomorrow? Do I have the courage to change for the better?"
so i think it's not a good sign when i ask myself these questions and my answers are "maybe", "i hope so", or "no". the question that i'm really hung up on is "do i have the courage to change for the better". sometimes i do, but other times that fear of the unknown takes over and i back down from the challenge. o lacee of little faith! i need to take counsel from jake and President Erying to be a part of the "fellowship of the unashamed" and not "give up, shut up, or let up"... and that's what i'm going to keep working to do. isn't repentance and the blessing of tomorrow just amazing!
President Monson's questions definitely put things into perspective. the only things that matter are those that bring me closer to the Savior.
the single ski...
this is a quote from another great article from this month's ensign...
"I have also learned that we need not hide our struggles from our loving Heavenly Father. Our imperfections help us better understand how He feels about us and who we really are as His children. It is because He loves us that He sent His Son. If we come unto Christ, our weaknesses will also give us a glimpse of the Savior's grace and mercy as He works with us."
"Grace doesn't necessarily mean getting a sleek new pair of skis and being sent to the destination on my own. The Savior's care is more personal and more tender than that. He works with me where I am, as I am, to help me grow and become more like Him and Heavenly Father."
i just love how we're not supposed to hide our stuggles and weaknesses from Heavenly Father. He wants us to bring them to Him, and through our Savior, He will help us wherever we are, as we are. the atonement isn't needed if your perfect. ya know, i have so many weaknesses, struggles, sins, and shortcomings. i truly am as the dust of the earth, but Heavenly Father loves me so much, that He is ready and waiting to help even me. and the Savior is there, carrying even my burdens which are so minor and insignificant to the world, but that's the greatness of the atonement and the infinite goodness and love of God and Christ. it's hard for me to feel worthy of Their love and blessings, and that's truly the beauty of it, that they do love any and all people, no matter what, more than we'll ever understand, because we are children of God.
quote of the day...
"blow your funk into a bag, and pop it!" it's just that easy, right mom! yes, no more funk for me! i'm going to work to do all i can, give the rest to my Savior, and "enjoy limbo" cause this is the life that Heavenly Father has blessed me with and i need to stop wishing it away.
"faith is not an inheritance, it's a choice"
7 days... this time next week, i'll be chillin in vegas with my bro!
"Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.
work-out...
35 minute run and 35 minutes on the elipitical w/20-20 second sprints
... yeah, i lost motivation at the gym and i ran out of time!
food glorious food...
9:00am-apple, oatmeal, starwberry yogurt
10:30am- grapefruit and saltine crackers
12:30pm-turkey salad and yogurt covered pretzels
1:30pm-apple and peanut butter
6:30pm-turkey lettuce wraps w/mustard and graham crackers
h20-12 cups
questions from the prophet...
in the first presidency message in this months ensign, President Monson poses some questions about learning from the past...
"In the search for our best selves, several questions will guide our thinking: Am I what I want to be? Am I closer to the Savior today than I was yesterday? Will I be closer tomorrow? Do I have the courage to change for the better?"
so i think it's not a good sign when i ask myself these questions and my answers are "maybe", "i hope so", or "no". the question that i'm really hung up on is "do i have the courage to change for the better". sometimes i do, but other times that fear of the unknown takes over and i back down from the challenge. o lacee of little faith! i need to take counsel from jake and President Erying to be a part of the "fellowship of the unashamed" and not "give up, shut up, or let up"... and that's what i'm going to keep working to do. isn't repentance and the blessing of tomorrow just amazing!
President Monson's questions definitely put things into perspective. the only things that matter are those that bring me closer to the Savior.
the single ski...
this is a quote from another great article from this month's ensign...
"I have also learned that we need not hide our struggles from our loving Heavenly Father. Our imperfections help us better understand how He feels about us and who we really are as His children. It is because He loves us that He sent His Son. If we come unto Christ, our weaknesses will also give us a glimpse of the Savior's grace and mercy as He works with us."
"Grace doesn't necessarily mean getting a sleek new pair of skis and being sent to the destination on my own. The Savior's care is more personal and more tender than that. He works with me where I am, as I am, to help me grow and become more like Him and Heavenly Father."
i just love how we're not supposed to hide our stuggles and weaknesses from Heavenly Father. He wants us to bring them to Him, and through our Savior, He will help us wherever we are, as we are. the atonement isn't needed if your perfect. ya know, i have so many weaknesses, struggles, sins, and shortcomings. i truly am as the dust of the earth, but Heavenly Father loves me so much, that He is ready and waiting to help even me. and the Savior is there, carrying even my burdens which are so minor and insignificant to the world, but that's the greatness of the atonement and the infinite goodness and love of God and Christ. it's hard for me to feel worthy of Their love and blessings, and that's truly the beauty of it, that they do love any and all people, no matter what, more than we'll ever understand, because we are children of God.
quote of the day...
"blow your funk into a bag, and pop it!" it's just that easy, right mom! yes, no more funk for me! i'm going to work to do all i can, give the rest to my Savior, and "enjoy limbo" cause this is the life that Heavenly Father has blessed me with and i need to stop wishing it away.
"faith is not an inheritance, it's a choice"
7 days... this time next week, i'll be chillin in vegas with my bro!
Monday, February 1, 2010
will my banner be clear?...day 15
today i am grateful for the little glimpses of hope and the inspiration i receive from the incredible people in my life. why i am so blessed, i'll never know!
quotes of the day...
"your life is not little, and playing it small doesn't save the world"
-jillian michaels
"do not let what you cannot interfere with what you can do"
-john wooden
"i simply chipped away anything that wasn't David"
-michaelangelo
work-out...
power pump with kara... 35 minute jog... 250 lunges :)
*35 minute evening jog
food, please keep it under control...
5:30am- apple
9:30am- cinnamon life cereal w/milk and a clementine
1:00pm- saltine crackers and carrots w/ranch and crystal light
3:00pm- wheat thins and lunch meat
6:00pm- cinnamon life cereal w/milk... 2 bowls for dinner!
h20- 15 cups
highlights...
chelsey garfield visited me today, and showed me her BEAUTIFULLY PERFECT ring! she told me the cute proposal story, and i just couldn't be more excited for her and austin! so precious!
i got a random phone call from my father today whilst at work. this only happens every once in awhile, so i know what he had to say was profound. he just told me to not worry or compare guys that i've dated, and just to have fun. so from this point on, i'm taking my dad's counsel and just having fun! well, no more work for me today ;) oh i just love him! i have the best parents and am so grateful that they are mine!
watched some volleyball at a club practices and chatted with some friends i haven't seen in forever! yes, like me, a lot of my friends spend too much time in the gym!
the fellowship of the unashamed...
we received our final email from jakey today, and he quoted President Eyring...
"I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed.
The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
I won't look back, let up, slow down, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.
I'm finished with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tainted visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need pre-eminence, positions, promotions, plaudits, or popularity.
I don't have to be right, first recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded.
I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power.
My face is set, my gait is fast, and my goal is reliable-- my mission is clear.
I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of mediocrity.
I won't give up, shut up, or let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, and paid up for the cause of Christ.
I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me.
And when He returns for His own,
He will have no problem recognizing me.
My banner will be clear."
yeah, that's pretty deep stuff! how incredible for him to feel this way, and how badly i want to have the courage, confidence, and faith to make my banner clear! new goal and mission... i want to be part of the fellowship of the unashamed! i must put God first in ALL that i do, and keep the faith.
jake is so awesome! i can't wait to see him in a week and just feel the strength, direction, and faith he will have as a returned missionary. i look up to him so much and am so blessed to have such an amazing example as a younger brother!
random prayer thought...
so when i was praying to day, i said the typical, and please help me to have a 'good' day, and i just stopped talking. after a quick pondering moment i decided to change it and pray for a 'great' day. if i supposedly have faith in God, and know the scriptures are true when they share the promise "ask and ye shall receive", then why not ask for more than just a good day! the Lord blesses us according to His will and according to our faith, so why not start with the little things. when we pray for a great or successful or productive day or for something to happen, we have to look for it and work to make it come to pass. and even though we may not receive it in the way that we expected, that doesn't mean the Lord didn't bless us.
*yeah, that little tangent is definitely for me and what i need to work on, so when i say 'we', i mean 'i'.
elder koelliker... ocho dias!
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