choose ye this day...
i'm continually learning that everything is a choice... get up early or sleep in? work out or not? be to work on time or stroll in late? eat the cookie or eat some celery? pick up the phone or ignore it? make the best of a situation or be grumpy pants? read the scriptures or go to bed ten minutes sooner? say hi or walk on by? love my job or painfully suffer?
life is all about choices, and i need to start making "good" choices consistently. i am usually pretty indecisive about things cause it doesn't matter either way, but i need to be more determined to choose the right (yes, so cliche), and Commit to it!
it's my choice to be happy, healthy, spiritual, cheerful, determined, interactive, open, the list goes on and on! i am in Control... and what i can't control, i'm not going to worry about it :)
"loved ones"...
i find that i use this phrase in my prayers a lot! and whilst thinking about it, "loved ones" encompasses everyone that i love and care about... mom, dad, siblings, niece, nephews, grandparents, extended family, roomies, friends, players, coaches, basically a lot of people! i find it much easier to say "loved ones" then to name everyone off, lazy i know! but i'm very grateful for the incredible people i have in my life. i can't express how much their love, care, patience, and examples mean to me, but i'll be eternally grateful for them.
and now, i'm choosing to read and go to bed... tomorrow is practice and the last song! so excited!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
there is learning in all things... day 9
i'm grateful that even though today started not the best, that throughout the day it made a complete 180 and life makes sense again! i was a bit emotional and unmotivated this morning, but i got to go to institute which was awesome, and really it was interaction with others that made things turn around!
what i've learned/relearned today...
-i need to learn how to relax and stop stressing about things i can't control!
-sleep is definitely not overrated and is necessary for my happiness and sanity!
-i receive "revelation" or "promptings" as simple thoughts that come into my mind
-there's nothing like being in the Celestial room at the temple
-my day is not complete without taking to my mom
-i have minor freak-outs when i think about going to new zealand, but am not going to worry about it and just let things happen... live it up, right!?
-life is blissful when i have other people to share it with... i need to stop thinking i can do it all by myself because i can't!
i truly believe that Heavenly Father teaches me something in every little thing from the second i wake up til i go to bed at night, and even in my dreams. i need to be better at recognizing what i'm supposed to learn from each experience, remembering it, and applying it to life... in "samoan" terms, i need to learn the principles that Heavenly Father is trying to teach me, put them in my "toolbox", and bust them out when the opportunity arrives! (yes, that's a volleyball analogy from sam)
i'm grateful for the joy others bring into my life... thank you and goodnight!
ps... banana bread was my downfall today!
what i've learned/relearned today...
-i need to learn how to relax and stop stressing about things i can't control!
-sleep is definitely not overrated and is necessary for my happiness and sanity!
-i receive "revelation" or "promptings" as simple thoughts that come into my mind
-there's nothing like being in the Celestial room at the temple
-my day is not complete without taking to my mom
-i have minor freak-outs when i think about going to new zealand, but am not going to worry about it and just let things happen... live it up, right!?
-life is blissful when i have other people to share it with... i need to stop thinking i can do it all by myself because i can't!
i truly believe that Heavenly Father teaches me something in every little thing from the second i wake up til i go to bed at night, and even in my dreams. i need to be better at recognizing what i'm supposed to learn from each experience, remembering it, and applying it to life... in "samoan" terms, i need to learn the principles that Heavenly Father is trying to teach me, put them in my "toolbox", and bust them out when the opportunity arrives! (yes, that's a volleyball analogy from sam)
i'm grateful for the joy others bring into my life... thank you and goodnight!
ps... banana bread was my downfall today!
Monday, March 29, 2010
day 6... day 7... day 8...
"life is much like a song. in the beginning there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation, but it's in the middle where all the emotion resides to make the whole thing worthwhile"
"whenever i hear the song of a bird or look at the blue, blue sky,
whenever i feel the rain on my face or the wind as it rushes by,
whenever i touch a velvet rose or walk by a lilac tree,
i'm glad that i live in this beautiful world Heavenly Father created for me."
"line upon line, precept upon precept"
"to love is to place your happiness in the happiness of another"
"if you're doing the best you can, you won't have to worry about failure"
"i don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is tryin to please everybody"
"life can either be accepted or changed. if it is not accepted, it must be changed. if it cannot be changed, then it mst be accepted."
"sometimes to have to be apart from the ones you love to make you love them more"
"Believe in yourselves as sons and daughters of God--men and women with unlimited potential to do good in the world. Believe in personal virtue. There is no substitute for it anywhere under the heavens. Believe in your power to discipline yoursleves against the evils that could destroy you. Believe in one another as the greatest generation ever yet to live upon the earth." -President Gordon B. Hinckley
these are some quotes for the past few days. i feel like whenever i think have things under control, i'm thrown a curve ball! thankfully it's nothing too serious ever, mostly just me having to deal with change. so if people and life around me are changing, then i get to change too... and that's change for the better of course!
"whenever i hear the song of a bird or look at the blue, blue sky,
whenever i feel the rain on my face or the wind as it rushes by,
whenever i touch a velvet rose or walk by a lilac tree,
i'm glad that i live in this beautiful world Heavenly Father created for me."
"line upon line, precept upon precept"
"to love is to place your happiness in the happiness of another"
"if you're doing the best you can, you won't have to worry about failure"
"i don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is tryin to please everybody"
"life can either be accepted or changed. if it is not accepted, it must be changed. if it cannot be changed, then it mst be accepted."
"sometimes to have to be apart from the ones you love to make you love them more"
"Believe in yourselves as sons and daughters of God--men and women with unlimited potential to do good in the world. Believe in personal virtue. There is no substitute for it anywhere under the heavens. Believe in your power to discipline yoursleves against the evils that could destroy you. Believe in one another as the greatest generation ever yet to live upon the earth." -President Gordon B. Hinckley
these are some quotes for the past few days. i feel like whenever i think have things under control, i'm thrown a curve ball! thankfully it's nothing too serious ever, mostly just me having to deal with change. so if people and life around me are changing, then i get to change too... and that's change for the better of course!
and i had to put the most recent picture of kai in here. jake sent me this today, they're partying it up in virginia without me! fetchers :)
three letters for today... P.M.S... please, more sugar!
Friday, March 26, 2010
life goes on... day 5
i finished the last song tonight! amazing book, and now i can go back to normal life... or just start another book :) i definitely recommend it though and i'm super excited for the movie next week! seriously though, i've put so much on hold because when i read i get obsessed and don't stop til i finish. thank goodness i'm finished!
classic quote from the book...
"Life was much like a song. In the beginning there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation , but it's in the middle where all the emotion resides to make the whole thing worthwhile."
another good, long, busy day, but really that's how i need them so i stay out of trouble! but there is just something joyous about fridays, especially when i get to start it off with kickboxing! there's no need to go into the details of my everyday routine, but i do gotta say that the people i'm around definitely make my "routine" much more enjoyable and purposeful.
personal victory of today... i made cookie dough for a birthday this morning and i didn't even have a taste! it's the weekend now though, so let's hope i don't fall off the wagon!
organization and real content is in my near future, but until then i'm enjoying the craziness but i'm excited for things to slow down!
classic quote from the book...
"Life was much like a song. In the beginning there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation , but it's in the middle where all the emotion resides to make the whole thing worthwhile."
another good, long, busy day, but really that's how i need them so i stay out of trouble! but there is just something joyous about fridays, especially when i get to start it off with kickboxing! there's no need to go into the details of my everyday routine, but i do gotta say that the people i'm around definitely make my "routine" much more enjoyable and purposeful.
personal victory of today... i made cookie dough for a birthday this morning and i didn't even have a taste! it's the weekend now though, so let's hope i don't fall off the wagon!
organization and real content is in my near future, but until then i'm enjoying the craziness but i'm excited for things to slow down!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
follow the prophet... day 4
i'm so grateful for days like today! nothing out of the norm really, besides it being lauren's birthday of course! but it was a day of good conversations, productivity (minus me reading all the time!), good times with friends, and some personal victories.
my thought right this second...
i need to stop feeling bad or be worried about others judging me or criticizing me because of the weird things i do or say, what i wear, how i spend my time, what i choose to eat or not eat, how often i talk to my mom, or even how many exclamation points i put at the end of a sentence... this is who i am! yes, i have so many weaknesses, faults, and so many issues i need to get better at, really, i have so much work to do... but i am who i am, weirdness and all, and all i can do is strive to do better and truly come unto Christ. the end
and two quotes that go along with this thought...
-can't touch this!
- you can only control two things, your attitude and your effort
my apologies for these first few blogs being totally random and vague! i'm totally obsessed with a book right now and my priorities are a bit screwed up at the moment... yes, i'm staying up late, shame on me :) but order and organization will be here shortly!
ps... kai sang "follow the prophet" to me today, and it was probably the most adorable thing ever! heart him :)
yay for a friday tomorrow!
my thought right this second...
i need to stop feeling bad or be worried about others judging me or criticizing me because of the weird things i do or say, what i wear, how i spend my time, what i choose to eat or not eat, how often i talk to my mom, or even how many exclamation points i put at the end of a sentence... this is who i am! yes, i have so many weaknesses, faults, and so many issues i need to get better at, really, i have so much work to do... but i am who i am, weirdness and all, and all i can do is strive to do better and truly come unto Christ. the end
and two quotes that go along with this thought...
-can't touch this!
- you can only control two things, your attitude and your effort
my apologies for these first few blogs being totally random and vague! i'm totally obsessed with a book right now and my priorities are a bit screwed up at the moment... yes, i'm staying up late, shame on me :) but order and organization will be here shortly!
ps... kai sang "follow the prophet" to me today, and it was probably the most adorable thing ever! heart him :)
yay for a friday tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
too many thoughts... day 3
today's been full of fun and busy-ness which i always appreciate in my life... but unfortunately it's already 11:30 at night and i've been home for about a half hour since i left for work this morning! so yes, i'm a little tired, and my "feeding" schedule was messed up a little bit and i just ate a bowl of cereal... who does that at 11:30 at night?! i guess i'm just grateful i didn't go for the ice cream or cookie dough! little successes, right?!
i have way too many things on my mind at the moment with volleyball, friends, change, life, and everything! it's a time when sleep will cure all these stresses, but unfortunately there is a lack and i have to cut this short!
my three favorite things of today though are...
A. i had a great talk with a friend/coworker about the greatness of dating and being single. i felt it as a breakthrough for our friendship just cause we've never really had a serious talk, but i definitely enjoyed it!
2. happy birthday mom and malia and ethan! (they are 3 of my favorites anyday of the week!)
D. i got to see legally blonde: the musical with lauren and chelsea in salt lake... it was so so good and pretty funny! i love musicals!
and 7. (yeah i know i said three, but i had to add this) i'm completely enthraled in book, the last song! all i want to do is read!
i'm so blessed and grateful for the life that i've been given. there are some changes that will be happening in the next few months, so i'm nervous and excited to see how everything plays out and what Heavenly Father has in store for me!
i have way too many things on my mind at the moment with volleyball, friends, change, life, and everything! it's a time when sleep will cure all these stresses, but unfortunately there is a lack and i have to cut this short!
my three favorite things of today though are...
A. i had a great talk with a friend/coworker about the greatness of dating and being single. i felt it as a breakthrough for our friendship just cause we've never really had a serious talk, but i definitely enjoyed it!
2. happy birthday mom and malia and ethan! (they are 3 of my favorites anyday of the week!)
D. i got to see legally blonde: the musical with lauren and chelsea in salt lake... it was so so good and pretty funny! i love musicals!
and 7. (yeah i know i said three, but i had to add this) i'm completely enthraled in book, the last song! all i want to do is read!
i'm so blessed and grateful for the life that i've been given. there are some changes that will be happening in the next few months, so i'm nervous and excited to see how everything plays out and what Heavenly Father has in store for me!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
do and become... day 2
the Spirit and Lord's timing never cease to amaze me, even with the simplest of things! you know when you go to church or institute, read an ensign article or listen to a conference talk, and it seems like everything that is taught is directed specifically at you??? i feel like that ALL of the time and i have the feeling that it isn't a coincidence!
this morning at institute we discussed the short book of 4th Nephi. it's one chapter long but spans over a time period of a few hundred years and in essence is a summary of the great cycle that happens throughout the entire Book of Mormon. a huge part of the lesson was the meaning of true conversion. as brother norby was discussing conversion and everything it entails, i couldn't help but think about my great "C" challenge, and just everything i need to work on and who i want to become. basically i want to become truly converted unto the Lord, so yes, add another C to the list, as the title really... Conversion!
Elder Dallin H. Oaks...
"We qualify for eternal life through process of conversion. As used here, this word of many meanings signifies not just a convincing but a profound change of nature... Jesus' challenge [to be converted] shows that the conversion He required for those who would enter the kingdom of heaven was far more than just being converted to testify to the truthfulness of the gospel. To testify is to know and to declare. The gospel challenges us to be 'converted,' which requires us to do and to become."
this goes great with my goals, to do and to become! thank you for this great lesson that couldn't have come at a more perfect time!
volleyball...
we had a girl quit the team today. she has a lot of problems going on with her parents at home and her brother leaving on a mission, and she just has a lot of issues in general, but she told us today that volleyball doesn't make her happy, she has never had the passion for it, she only did it to make her dad happy, and she can't see herself playing for another two years. long story short, we all are very supportive of her decision, wish her the best, and will definitely miss her presence on the team. and of course this experience got me thinking about my "passions" and yes, volleyball has definitely been one of the greatest passions in my life! i truly love it and can't imagine my life without it. i'm grateful for the opportunities i had to play, and all the sacrifices of time and money from my parents. oh the glory days of playing! now volleyball is more of a job than a passion, but i'm so grateful that i still get to be involved and that it is my work. how i got so fortunate and blessed in this life, i'll never know!
highlights of the day...
-started reading "the last song"! i have a week to finish it before the movie... love it :)
-began the great search of finding "theme songs" for the great people in my life... i'm such a dork and have different ring tones for people!
-early morning run... still on the treadmill, but someday it'll be light enough and i'll get the guts to run outside
-another "no sugar" day!
-cooked dinner... i love stir-frys with salad! easy and delicious!
-enjoyed watching the biggest loser with jess... and i didn't eat ice cream or cookie dough this time!
-wore my sweet pink headband today... thanks mommy :)
-watched the "behind the scenes" footage from one of my greatest vb trips of all time! i had the greatest teammates!
-i get to read more and go to sleep... yay!
i'm grateful for a wonderful, pretty routine day. it may be back to the drawing board with recruiting, but i know things will work out!
thanks for your patience ;)
this morning at institute we discussed the short book of 4th Nephi. it's one chapter long but spans over a time period of a few hundred years and in essence is a summary of the great cycle that happens throughout the entire Book of Mormon. a huge part of the lesson was the meaning of true conversion. as brother norby was discussing conversion and everything it entails, i couldn't help but think about my great "C" challenge, and just everything i need to work on and who i want to become. basically i want to become truly converted unto the Lord, so yes, add another C to the list, as the title really... Conversion!
Elder Dallin H. Oaks...
"We qualify for eternal life through process of conversion. As used here, this word of many meanings signifies not just a convincing but a profound change of nature... Jesus' challenge [to be converted] shows that the conversion He required for those who would enter the kingdom of heaven was far more than just being converted to testify to the truthfulness of the gospel. To testify is to know and to declare. The gospel challenges us to be 'converted,' which requires us to do and to become."
this goes great with my goals, to do and to become! thank you for this great lesson that couldn't have come at a more perfect time!
volleyball...
we had a girl quit the team today. she has a lot of problems going on with her parents at home and her brother leaving on a mission, and she just has a lot of issues in general, but she told us today that volleyball doesn't make her happy, she has never had the passion for it, she only did it to make her dad happy, and she can't see herself playing for another two years. long story short, we all are very supportive of her decision, wish her the best, and will definitely miss her presence on the team. and of course this experience got me thinking about my "passions" and yes, volleyball has definitely been one of the greatest passions in my life! i truly love it and can't imagine my life without it. i'm grateful for the opportunities i had to play, and all the sacrifices of time and money from my parents. oh the glory days of playing! now volleyball is more of a job than a passion, but i'm so grateful that i still get to be involved and that it is my work. how i got so fortunate and blessed in this life, i'll never know!
highlights of the day...
-started reading "the last song"! i have a week to finish it before the movie... love it :)
-began the great search of finding "theme songs" for the great people in my life... i'm such a dork and have different ring tones for people!
-early morning run... still on the treadmill, but someday it'll be light enough and i'll get the guts to run outside
-another "no sugar" day!
-cooked dinner... i love stir-frys with salad! easy and delicious!
-enjoyed watching the biggest loser with jess... and i didn't eat ice cream or cookie dough this time!
-wore my sweet pink headband today... thanks mommy :)
-watched the "behind the scenes" footage from one of my greatest vb trips of all time! i had the greatest teammates!
-i get to read more and go to sleep... yay!
i'm grateful for a wonderful, pretty routine day. it may be back to the drawing board with recruiting, but i know things will work out!
thanks for your patience ;)
Monday, March 22, 2010
back in action... day 1
catch up...
my procrastination and laziness is officially over, and i'm back and roaring to go! i wish i could remember what's been going on the past few weeks, but they've been a blur! let's see if i can think of some highlights...
-recruiting and lots of it... from st. george to denver to salt lake to orem!
-volleyball practice, clinic, work-outs, meetings... my life :)
-new zealand/samoa planning... i can't wait!
-movie watching... remember me is my favorite at the moment
-hanging out with dear friends... we can do nothing and i'm completely content!
-visit from maegan... way to short, but i'll take what i can get
-new cousin... jackson chesley davies
-weekend in vegas... sun, massage, food, family, great friends... it was amazing!
six week "C" challenge...
so procrastination and set-backs are just part of who i am, but today i'm starting anew and its day 1 of 42 to whip myself back into shape in all aspects of life. i know i'm a dork for always having to do these "challenges" or "projects" but i do better when A. i have set goals and a time limit, 2. when i'm held accountable for what i do, and D. i just like to make it like a game cause it's just more fun! it's time for me to be done with bad habits and to move forward, make some life-style changes, and get over this hump! i have my plan written out, my charts made, my goals set, my support system, my quotes ready, and my eye on the prize! (ha, the prize being me a little bit better than when i started)
why a "C" challenge?? i have no idea, ha! it started off as me recognizing how terrible i am at committment (any and all kinds) and how i wanted to gain self-control and learn how to communicate better, so that just got the ball rolling! so here are my C's (and other suggestions of what i need to work on are definitely welcomed and appreciated, cause i know i have many weaknesses!)
COMMITTMENT...
i don't like being tied down to things, and really, when it comes to guys it scares me (i think/hope a big part of that is because i haven't met the "right" guy). but i need to get better at sticking to things and doing what i say i'm going to do... if i'm gonna talk the talk, i have to walk the walk! so the goal is that this six week deal will teach me how to commit to something and go all out!
COVENANT...
i love the gospel and it is the greatest blessing in my life, and as much as i want to say that Jesus Christ is the center of my life that would not be completely true. i lose focus and slack off, and i really don't and can't fully comprehend the significance of the Savior's atonement and the precious covenants i've made at baptism and in the temple. like i know they're important and i'm blessed to be endowed, but i've only skimmed the surface and want to dig deeper and fully grasp onto these sacred covenants, and truly have the Savior at the center of my heart and soul. i think if i had a better understanding of my covenants and the atonement, then i would be able to push off the natural man and stand my ground.
CONTROL...
yes, i need to gain some serious control over my thoughts, words, and deeds in every part of life. but especially for these six weeks, i have to get better at my self control when it comes to food! just because i have to make a cookie or there's brownies on the table, doesn't mean i need to eat them all, right! it's time for me to learn the meaning of moderation!
COMMUNICATE...
i really don't think i have to even explain this one! besides a select few of my favorites, i'm not a good communicator at all! everyone i know can attest to this, and i really do want to get better and break down the wall!
CARE...
mainly i need to show others how much i care, love, and appreciate them cause i definitely don't do this enough. but i also need to show care to the details and just be precise in the work that i do.
CONFIDENCE...
i have always had a struggle with self confidence and self esteem, really who doesn't?! so yeah i want to get better at that, but i really want learn how to show Heavenly Father that i have faith and confidence in Him, His plan for me, His timing, and want to gain that confidence to know that i have divine potential and He will help me know and do His will. also, i need to study and learn about the atonement so i can have confidence and trust in my Savior and truly let him take away my pain and heartache because He's already suffered for it and is the only one that can truly succor me.
CHANGE...
this is more of the process, to continually be changing and improving and to make even the smallest of steps in the right direction. it doesn't matter how fast you go, as long as you're going in the right direction, right?!
and yes, i know all of these things will take longer than six weeks to Conquer and they are areas of my life that i will always have to constantly be working to improve... this is just a step in the right direction.
well, that's what i'm starting to work on at the moment... "this is it, no turning back" :) but be ready for the in's and out's of this great process which really is just blessed life!
"you should live by faith realizing every day that all power rests with God, and that it is through Him that we are able to live in peace and enjoy plenty"
until tomorrow... nothing but love and pure happiness ;)
my procrastination and laziness is officially over, and i'm back and roaring to go! i wish i could remember what's been going on the past few weeks, but they've been a blur! let's see if i can think of some highlights...
-recruiting and lots of it... from st. george to denver to salt lake to orem!
-volleyball practice, clinic, work-outs, meetings... my life :)
-new zealand/samoa planning... i can't wait!
-movie watching... remember me is my favorite at the moment
-hanging out with dear friends... we can do nothing and i'm completely content!
-visit from maegan... way to short, but i'll take what i can get
-new cousin... jackson chesley davies
-weekend in vegas... sun, massage, food, family, great friends... it was amazing!
six week "C" challenge...
so procrastination and set-backs are just part of who i am, but today i'm starting anew and its day 1 of 42 to whip myself back into shape in all aspects of life. i know i'm a dork for always having to do these "challenges" or "projects" but i do better when A. i have set goals and a time limit, 2. when i'm held accountable for what i do, and D. i just like to make it like a game cause it's just more fun! it's time for me to be done with bad habits and to move forward, make some life-style changes, and get over this hump! i have my plan written out, my charts made, my goals set, my support system, my quotes ready, and my eye on the prize! (ha, the prize being me a little bit better than when i started)
why a "C" challenge?? i have no idea, ha! it started off as me recognizing how terrible i am at committment (any and all kinds) and how i wanted to gain self-control and learn how to communicate better, so that just got the ball rolling! so here are my C's (and other suggestions of what i need to work on are definitely welcomed and appreciated, cause i know i have many weaknesses!)
COMMITTMENT...
i don't like being tied down to things, and really, when it comes to guys it scares me (i think/hope a big part of that is because i haven't met the "right" guy). but i need to get better at sticking to things and doing what i say i'm going to do... if i'm gonna talk the talk, i have to walk the walk! so the goal is that this six week deal will teach me how to commit to something and go all out!
COVENANT...
i love the gospel and it is the greatest blessing in my life, and as much as i want to say that Jesus Christ is the center of my life that would not be completely true. i lose focus and slack off, and i really don't and can't fully comprehend the significance of the Savior's atonement and the precious covenants i've made at baptism and in the temple. like i know they're important and i'm blessed to be endowed, but i've only skimmed the surface and want to dig deeper and fully grasp onto these sacred covenants, and truly have the Savior at the center of my heart and soul. i think if i had a better understanding of my covenants and the atonement, then i would be able to push off the natural man and stand my ground.
CONTROL...
yes, i need to gain some serious control over my thoughts, words, and deeds in every part of life. but especially for these six weeks, i have to get better at my self control when it comes to food! just because i have to make a cookie or there's brownies on the table, doesn't mean i need to eat them all, right! it's time for me to learn the meaning of moderation!
COMMUNICATE...
i really don't think i have to even explain this one! besides a select few of my favorites, i'm not a good communicator at all! everyone i know can attest to this, and i really do want to get better and break down the wall!
CARE...
mainly i need to show others how much i care, love, and appreciate them cause i definitely don't do this enough. but i also need to show care to the details and just be precise in the work that i do.
CONFIDENCE...
i have always had a struggle with self confidence and self esteem, really who doesn't?! so yeah i want to get better at that, but i really want learn how to show Heavenly Father that i have faith and confidence in Him, His plan for me, His timing, and want to gain that confidence to know that i have divine potential and He will help me know and do His will. also, i need to study and learn about the atonement so i can have confidence and trust in my Savior and truly let him take away my pain and heartache because He's already suffered for it and is the only one that can truly succor me.
CHANGE...
this is more of the process, to continually be changing and improving and to make even the smallest of steps in the right direction. it doesn't matter how fast you go, as long as you're going in the right direction, right?!
and yes, i know all of these things will take longer than six weeks to Conquer and they are areas of my life that i will always have to constantly be working to improve... this is just a step in the right direction.
well, that's what i'm starting to work on at the moment... "this is it, no turning back" :) but be ready for the in's and out's of this great process which really is just blessed life!
"you should live by faith realizing every day that all power rests with God, and that it is through Him that we are able to live in peace and enjoy plenty"
until tomorrow... nothing but love and pure happiness ;)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
REMEMBER...
that's not my name, that's not my name...
yes, i'm quoting the song by the ting tings cause that's the first thing i thought of when we were taking about names in institute... yeah, the ting tings and institute probably shouldn't mix!
Helaman 5:6... "remember your names"
this is when Helaman counsels his sons Nephi and Lehi to remember who they were named after and what they represent.
application...i haven't been named after anyone particular, but i do hold my families name and need to honor it and live up to the standards my family and ancestors have set. i need to make them proud, and stop screwing up!!
this thought of "remembering" your name, segwayed right into our lesson about the sacrament. not only do we have our own names and family names to represent, but as baptized members of the church we covenant to take upon us the name of Christ and always remember Him. as we remember Him and keep His commandments we have been promised that we may always have His spirit. such an awesome promise! i need to do better at remembering the covenants and in keeping the commandments each day, but i also need to focus more during the actual renewing on sunday. Elder Oaks has a great talk called "Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament" from oct 09 conference that we referred to today, and there's awesome counsel about how to approach the meeting and the sacrament.
anyways, back to "remember", here's a quote from President Spencer W. Kimball about it...
"When you look in the dictionary for the most important work, do you know what it is? It could be remember. Because all of you have made covenants - you know what to do and you know how to do it - our greatest need is to remember. That is why everyone goes to sacrament meeting every Sabbath day - to take the sacrament and listen to the priests pray 'they may always remember Him and keep His commandments which He has given them.' Remember is the word. Remember is the program."
another great lesson in institute that reminded me of the great significance of the sacrament and the incredible covenants that i have made. i have a lot of work to do in order to hold up my end of the deal, and i'm grateful for my Savior, His love, and the role He plays as my advocate to the Father.
35 minute run and planks
nutrition...
6:00am- apple
9:00am- banana and yogurt
11:00am- carrots and celery
1:00pm- salad w/chicken, peach and cottage cheese
6:30pm- 1/2 enchilada w/lettuce and guac
7:30pm- cookie dough! (my downfall for the evening... but i didn't eat as much as normal, and i don't have to make it for awhile!)
h20-10 cups
constantly learning...
i'm grateful for the patience of others. i can be pretty stubborn, cranky, and irrational a lot of the time, yet my blessed family and friends put up with me. i have so much to learn and to work on. when i have simple realizations and those "ah-ha" moments, my eyes are opened to my insane stupidity and pride and i feel terrible for how i acted. so thank you for your patience and i'm sorry for thinking i knew best and for losing sight of what really matters. and now i need to remember and change my blasted ways!
adventures for tomorrow...
recruiting trip to st. george and who knows what else!
yes, i'm quoting the song by the ting tings cause that's the first thing i thought of when we were taking about names in institute... yeah, the ting tings and institute probably shouldn't mix!
Helaman 5:6... "remember your names"
this is when Helaman counsels his sons Nephi and Lehi to remember who they were named after and what they represent.
application...i haven't been named after anyone particular, but i do hold my families name and need to honor it and live up to the standards my family and ancestors have set. i need to make them proud, and stop screwing up!!
this thought of "remembering" your name, segwayed right into our lesson about the sacrament. not only do we have our own names and family names to represent, but as baptized members of the church we covenant to take upon us the name of Christ and always remember Him. as we remember Him and keep His commandments we have been promised that we may always have His spirit. such an awesome promise! i need to do better at remembering the covenants and in keeping the commandments each day, but i also need to focus more during the actual renewing on sunday. Elder Oaks has a great talk called "Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament" from oct 09 conference that we referred to today, and there's awesome counsel about how to approach the meeting and the sacrament.
anyways, back to "remember", here's a quote from President Spencer W. Kimball about it...
"When you look in the dictionary for the most important work, do you know what it is? It could be remember. Because all of you have made covenants - you know what to do and you know how to do it - our greatest need is to remember. That is why everyone goes to sacrament meeting every Sabbath day - to take the sacrament and listen to the priests pray 'they may always remember Him and keep His commandments which He has given them.' Remember is the word. Remember is the program."
another great lesson in institute that reminded me of the great significance of the sacrament and the incredible covenants that i have made. i have a lot of work to do in order to hold up my end of the deal, and i'm grateful for my Savior, His love, and the role He plays as my advocate to the Father.
why i love my boss...
i get a call from sam this morning whilst i'm in the office. he calls and says, "hey lace, i just wanted to let you know that i'm heading down to byu to interview for the 2nd assistant position." i just giggled and answered back, "oh sweet, you must have the interview, right after me." and we both just chuckled. he then explained that he was going to visit the "heathens" to tell them about our humanitarian project for samoa. anyways, it was a great way to start off our work day together!
35 minute run and planks
nutrition...
6:00am- apple
9:00am- banana and yogurt
11:00am- carrots and celery
1:00pm- salad w/chicken, peach and cottage cheese
6:30pm- 1/2 enchilada w/lettuce and guac
7:30pm- cookie dough! (my downfall for the evening... but i didn't eat as much as normal, and i don't have to make it for awhile!)
h20-10 cups
constantly learning...
i'm grateful for the patience of others. i can be pretty stubborn, cranky, and irrational a lot of the time, yet my blessed family and friends put up with me. i have so much to learn and to work on. when i have simple realizations and those "ah-ha" moments, my eyes are opened to my insane stupidity and pride and i feel terrible for how i acted. so thank you for your patience and i'm sorry for thinking i knew best and for losing sight of what really matters. and now i need to remember and change my blasted ways!
adventures for tomorrow...
recruiting trip to st. george and who knows what else!
Monday, March 1, 2010
new day... new week... new month...
so i'm all about new beginnings... whether it's a new day, task, class, adventure, it doesn't matter, they're great! i think i like them so much because i mess up, lose focus and motivation, or just give up so often that's i'm always in need of a new start. it's like the great repentance process... i screw up all the time, so i'm constantly needing to repent and try again. so here is my effort to start anew!
work-out...
1mile run and 1 hour power pump... holy canoly, my legs are exhausted! kara freakin rocked it! i think every move we did involved the lower body, it was awesome! my legs were shaking the whole time!
my favorite moves of the day...
-squats with the ball on the wall
-1 legged killers... normal squats and curtsy squats on a plate w/hops, lunge kicks, and lunge hops... we went through all of it on 1 leg before switching legs... it hurt!
-sissy squats with flys
-oblique crunch w/ball and feet against the wall
-1 legged crawls w/push-ups (my upper body is weaksauce!)
eat to win...
5:30am- apple
9:00am- baggie of tropical trail mix
11:00am- yogurt
1:15am- taco salad and apple
6:30pm- 7 layer dip, carrots, apples and pineapple... and bts cake! (it was marla's shower... so much for a new beginning!)
h20-8 cups and too much crystal light!
why i don't like to date or make decisions...
so i had a bunch of thoughts listed for this because its been a big part of my life lately, but i think they're all irrelevent cause i change my mind (or have my mind changed for me) like every 7 minutes... basically this should say, i don't like to date or make decisions period! the end... ha there's always a few exceptions!
i love my sister...
i finally got to catch up with my favorite sister last night, and she just brings a smile to my face! she is such a light and inspiration to me in everything that she does and just who she is! i'm grateful for our relationship and the special bond that we have. she is one of the few people who i can fully open up to and be my crazy self with, and i'll be forever grateful for her! love you malia!
goals for tomorrow...
get my run on... drink lots of water... go to the temple... don't eat chocolate... talk to sam about spring break... apologize... get organized for denver... live the life!
work-out...
1mile run and 1 hour power pump... holy canoly, my legs are exhausted! kara freakin rocked it! i think every move we did involved the lower body, it was awesome! my legs were shaking the whole time!
my favorite moves of the day...
-squats with the ball on the wall
-1 legged killers... normal squats and curtsy squats on a plate w/hops, lunge kicks, and lunge hops... we went through all of it on 1 leg before switching legs... it hurt!
-sissy squats with flys
-oblique crunch w/ball and feet against the wall
-1 legged crawls w/push-ups (my upper body is weaksauce!)
eat to win...
5:30am- apple
9:00am- baggie of tropical trail mix
11:00am- yogurt
1:15am- taco salad and apple
6:30pm- 7 layer dip, carrots, apples and pineapple... and bts cake! (it was marla's shower... so much for a new beginning!)
h20-8 cups and too much crystal light!
why i don't like to date or make decisions...
so i had a bunch of thoughts listed for this because its been a big part of my life lately, but i think they're all irrelevent cause i change my mind (or have my mind changed for me) like every 7 minutes... basically this should say, i don't like to date or make decisions period! the end... ha there's always a few exceptions!
i love my sister...
i finally got to catch up with my favorite sister last night, and she just brings a smile to my face! she is such a light and inspiration to me in everything that she does and just who she is! i'm grateful for our relationship and the special bond that we have. she is one of the few people who i can fully open up to and be my crazy self with, and i'll be forever grateful for her! love you malia!
goals for tomorrow...
get my run on... drink lots of water... go to the temple... don't eat chocolate... talk to sam about spring break... apologize... get organized for denver... live the life!
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