I have been having weird dreams. Not bad weird, just weird. Almost all of these dreams have involved friends from long ago. That isn't the weird part. Going to church at a mall or there being a mall that fills up with water every couple hours so the fish can swim are. Anyway, I have visited with Sarah, Lisa, Katie, Dawn, I think Stacy, and various others who I have not seen for a while.
I would like to take this moment to say that I miss you and apparently I am thinking about you. I hope one day that I will be able to see you all in person.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Blah
Last week I started to get really blah about work and life in general. I thought that the three day weekend would help, and it did, sort of. I woke up this morning with no desire, whatsoever to get out of bed, let alone get up and go to work (although I am proud of myself that I made it to work on time). It doesn't help that I am tired today.
On a completely unrelated note, I was wondering if any of you out there know how to get a ring off that is stuck. I need this for a friend and the only thing we have heard is lose weight (which she is, but her fingers swell with water after her walks) or to tie a sting around your finger and see if you can squish it enough to slide the ring off. We haven't tried the second method yet. I think we might try this weekend while Austin is at work.
A word to the wise, don't run out of toner if you need to print. We ran out yesterday and the only place in town that we can get a cartridge at is sold out at the moment. I really hope my Costco order gets here tomorrw, otherwise I will be so behind I might cry. So many copies to make and no tone makes for very slow days. I am really grateful that I din't close files yesterday, otherwise I would be sitting here waiting for the phone to ring. No matter how long I stare at it, nothing happens. I get up an leave for lunch and I get calls galore.
Sorry I am rambling. I think I will go to bed early tonight and see if that helps. I might also try to do jumping jacks, in my heels to see if that will invigorate my mind and keep me awake.
On a completely unrelated note, I was wondering if any of you out there know how to get a ring off that is stuck. I need this for a friend and the only thing we have heard is lose weight (which she is, but her fingers swell with water after her walks) or to tie a sting around your finger and see if you can squish it enough to slide the ring off. We haven't tried the second method yet. I think we might try this weekend while Austin is at work.
A word to the wise, don't run out of toner if you need to print. We ran out yesterday and the only place in town that we can get a cartridge at is sold out at the moment. I really hope my Costco order gets here tomorrw, otherwise I will be so behind I might cry. So many copies to make and no tone makes for very slow days. I am really grateful that I din't close files yesterday, otherwise I would be sitting here waiting for the phone to ring. No matter how long I stare at it, nothing happens. I get up an leave for lunch and I get calls galore.
Sorry I am rambling. I think I will go to bed early tonight and see if that helps. I might also try to do jumping jacks, in my heels to see if that will invigorate my mind and keep me awake.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Please
Yesterday I recieved a call from my mom that one of my cousin's little boys was hit by a car and killed. Please keep them in your prayers. He was only 2.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Guess What?
SEVEN months ago, I was married. I know it isn't a year yet, but I just wanted to share my joy.
Public Service Announcement
Attention: do not let your finger come in contact with your eye. It will cause pain and possibly some tears. Thank you.
PS~ My eye is fine it just waters a little.
PS~ My eye is fine it just waters a little.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The Forth Nephite
I got the chance to read Jeffrey S. Savage's The Forth Nephite before it came out (its my first ARC, I'm quite proud I have an ARC). It was really good. It is written for teen readers, which happen to be my favorite age group for books. There is time traveling, suspense, and a smidgen of romance (I'm talking tiny). I have always enjoyed Savage's voice when he writes. It is stark, without being bland or harsh, yet descriptive. I also have an affinity for his use of vocabulary.
The Forth Nephite is about a high school football player, Kaleo Steele, that gets caught breaking school rules by his seminary teacher. To get out of the mess he promises his teacher that he will visit a man in Salt Lake by the name of Ladan (the only character I had issues with his name, unfortunately I think of Genie in Disney's Alladin every time I read his name). Ladan sends Kaleo back in time on a journey of discovery.
I did have a love/hate relationship with the set up of his book. He started the chapters of Nephite with a small excerpt of what I imagine as Kaleo's journal. They foreshadow some events, but sometimes I think they are kind of pointless. The book is written in first person, so we already know what Kaleo is thinking and feeling. I guess I can't really figure out what to make of them.
I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next in the series. For those of yo who may be thinking,"I don't know, I am not really a reader," I would totally suggest getting Nephite on CD and playing it while you drive. It will make you want to go on a road trip just so you can find out what happens next. The Forth Nephite comes out in August.
The Forth Nephite is about a high school football player, Kaleo Steele, that gets caught breaking school rules by his seminary teacher. To get out of the mess he promises his teacher that he will visit a man in Salt Lake by the name of Ladan (the only character I had issues with his name, unfortunately I think of Genie in Disney's Alladin every time I read his name). Ladan sends Kaleo back in time on a journey of discovery.
I did have a love/hate relationship with the set up of his book. He started the chapters of Nephite with a small excerpt of what I imagine as Kaleo's journal. They foreshadow some events, but sometimes I think they are kind of pointless. The book is written in first person, so we already know what Kaleo is thinking and feeling. I guess I can't really figure out what to make of them.
I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next in the series. For those of yo who may be thinking,"I don't know, I am not really a reader," I would totally suggest getting Nephite on CD and playing it while you drive. It will make you want to go on a road trip just so you can find out what happens next. The Forth Nephite comes out in August.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Prayer
First off, I did go to Anne's blessing. She is adorable and likes to dance. Velika was busy making a cake, Anne didn't want to sit still so she would cry when my mom held her (it is hard for my mom to get up and move around), so I held her and danced around the room with her. She stopped crying, so that means she liked it right? Plus if I just walked and rocked her she would start to whimper. So, I am guessing she likes to dance.
Last Sunday (July 11th), Jarom spoke in church. I have been having a hard time lately and had forgotten to say my prayers that morning, so in a brief plea sent heavenward in the car on my way to church, I asked for comfort. I had tears rolling down my cheeks for most of sacrament meeting. Not to fear, they were tears of joy and comfort. I was late and made it just in time for the Sacrament. Well I usually look through the hymn book during the sacrament so I can focus on the Savior. That day I flipped to Dear to the Heart of The Shepherd, and let me tell you, there wasn't a word on that page that wasn't meant for me that day.
The talks were all on Elder Eyring's talk Help Them on Their Way Home. I don't remember much of what was said, but I did take note (something I haven't done for ages) on my phone, because the words that were said I needed to hear.
Tuesday night I woke up from a nightmare. When I woke up, I was awake, not grogy or sleepy, AWAKE. I said a prayer and I was able to go back to sleep quickly. That usually doesn't happen when I wake up like that in the middle of the night. I have to lay there in the dark for a while or read until I fall asleep again. I haven't been sleeping very well, so I was glad I was able to curl back up and sleep so quickly.
So the point of this post is to tell you, prayer works. I know you may not always get such quick answers as I did, but it works.
Last Sunday (July 11th), Jarom spoke in church. I have been having a hard time lately and had forgotten to say my prayers that morning, so in a brief plea sent heavenward in the car on my way to church, I asked for comfort. I had tears rolling down my cheeks for most of sacrament meeting. Not to fear, they were tears of joy and comfort. I was late and made it just in time for the Sacrament. Well I usually look through the hymn book during the sacrament so I can focus on the Savior. That day I flipped to Dear to the Heart of The Shepherd, and let me tell you, there wasn't a word on that page that wasn't meant for me that day.
The talks were all on Elder Eyring's talk Help Them on Their Way Home. I don't remember much of what was said, but I did take note (something I haven't done for ages) on my phone, because the words that were said I needed to hear.
Tuesday night I woke up from a nightmare. When I woke up, I was awake, not grogy or sleepy, AWAKE. I said a prayer and I was able to go back to sleep quickly. That usually doesn't happen when I wake up like that in the middle of the night. I have to lay there in the dark for a while or read until I fall asleep again. I haven't been sleeping very well, so I was glad I was able to curl back up and sleep so quickly.
So the point of this post is to tell you, prayer works. I know you may not always get such quick answers as I did, but it works.
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