You know the question everyone asks "What would you do if you had a million dollars" that pop up when they're trying to get to know you? Well, I like that question. I'm trying to save money (not doing so hot at the moment. XD But I'll get better. ) because I want to be able to bless the lives of others. If I'm too busy worrying about my own financial status, it'll be hard to bless the lives of others. So, here are some things I'd do if I had a whoooole bunch of money.
- pay tithing =]
- save for children's college education
- build myself a studio with a super awesome stereo system with LOTS of super awesome dance music. I would go there every time I feel stressed or want to exercise or just plain want to enjoy myself.
- get a nice, dependable car
- go places. I want to visit places my family was before they came to America. And I'd like to visit New Zealand. I would rather be able to do things than have a whole bunch of material possessions.
I'm not quite sure what else I'd do, but I'd try to do it to bless others. In my small attempt to get some money, I'm working at Bush's Chicken. Not a bad place for a first job ever. =] Speaking of which, I have to be on my way. I'm working today. Hope you enjoyed a little look into my brain.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Getting in shape...
Mark got married this past weekend! It went great, and I got some cool pics. =]But this post is about my future as a dancer. I'm out for the summer, which means no classes. Dance was the way that I stayed in shape, and really, I should've been getting in shape FOR dance, not getting in shape BY dancing. Anyway, I'm fixing it all now. I'm power-walking, doing yoga, stretching, strengthening my arms/abs/legs, swimming, eating healthier, and trying to stand up straighter. At Mark's and Kristin's wedding reception in Las Vegas, I talked to one of Kristin's best friends who was on a dance company at BYU while she was there. She told me about it, and I started getting excited, and I feel HOPE! I feel like I can actually make it into BYU, and get in a company! ^_^ This is my hope and dreams, and I WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN! Haha, yeah. That's what I want. We'll see.
Umm.... summer's great! I'm working, taking a class online, exercising, being happy. The Lord has blessed me immensely, and I'm trying to do the best with my time. So, that's all for now, I guess. My posts are super short. Haha, I apologize. I promise that the next one will be better.
Umm.... summer's great! I'm working, taking a class online, exercising, being happy. The Lord has blessed me immensely, and I'm trying to do the best with my time. So, that's all for now, I guess. My posts are super short. Haha, I apologize. I promise that the next one will be better.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
A Mother's Love...
Today has been fabulous. I really felt the Spirit in our Sacrament meeting at church today. And you know, that is the most important 15 minutes of the week. And boy, it was important. I've felt slightly disconnected from my Heavenly Father lately, and taking the Sacrament prayerfully felt really good. I really enjoyed my lesson in laurels class. I always do. Every single week without fail. Sacrament and YW's are my favorite part of church. =] Probably because YW's teaches lessons I apply RIGHT NOW in my life that are important to me in this moment. It's pretty sweet, you know?
I had something happen during the lesson. To me. I realized that I had done something I wish I hadn't, and it had hurt someone's trust in me, even though she didn't agree that it did. She said it was no big deal. And to her it probably wasn't, but I felt bad that I had hurt the trust when one of the things I really want is for people to know they can trust me. I apologized, and felt better after she said she forgave me, even though it wasn't a big deal. This happening put me in a spiritual/crying mood. I had a good discussion with my dad on the way home from church.
When I was on my way to bed, I gave my mom a hug and told her I wanted my mommy. So she went to a chair and let me sit in her lap. She held me and let me know she loved me. We sang a few primary duets, one specifically for mother and child about to go to sleep. I don't know if I talk about her enough, but I love my mom. She is my strength when I forget that I can do things. Sometimes I can't stand that she makes me do stuff, and then later I realize it was the best thing. She made me audition for The Nutcracker when I was so tired I didn't think I could do it. My mom is the best. 'Nuf said. I feel my Savior's love when I feel my mom's love. That's how it goes. =]
I had something happen during the lesson. To me. I realized that I had done something I wish I hadn't, and it had hurt someone's trust in me, even though she didn't agree that it did. She said it was no big deal. And to her it probably wasn't, but I felt bad that I had hurt the trust when one of the things I really want is for people to know they can trust me. I apologized, and felt better after she said she forgave me, even though it wasn't a big deal. This happening put me in a spiritual/crying mood. I had a good discussion with my dad on the way home from church.
When I was on my way to bed, I gave my mom a hug and told her I wanted my mommy. So she went to a chair and let me sit in her lap. She held me and let me know she loved me. We sang a few primary duets, one specifically for mother and child about to go to sleep. I don't know if I talk about her enough, but I love my mom. She is my strength when I forget that I can do things. Sometimes I can't stand that she makes me do stuff, and then later I realize it was the best thing. She made me audition for The Nutcracker when I was so tired I didn't think I could do it. My mom is the best. 'Nuf said. I feel my Savior's love when I feel my mom's love. That's how it goes. =]
Sunday, April 25, 2010
"He Is Lasting Peace"
At this moment, I have a heart full of love, and a spirit that feels close to my Savior. I have been blessed with a wonderful family that loves my Savior and is faithful in His true church. I have friends that seem to love me, when sometimes I wonder what it is I've ever done for them that makes them love me. I try to serve, because I've noticed that when I serve, I'm happiest. I have the scriptures that give me knowledge worth more than diamonds and rubies. I have a job that I start on Tuesday, and I have school that's enhancing my life with learning opportunities. I could go on and on why my heart is full of love right now, but I'll stop right there for now.
I was reading Tasha's posts (I had gotten dreadfully behind!) and I was crying the whole time! I am in awe of the spiritual power that today's youth has. I love realizing the impact we all have on each other. Tasha was talking about how her older brother is her hero, and (with my psychological brain) I couldn't help thinking how everything we ever study is in harmony with God's plan. Well...what I mean is, all things true is true in God's plan. The impact we have on other people is CRAZY! I just....love people. I don't even know what I'm trying to say.
How about....I love my Savior and my God. I love people. I recently learned that all of the beatitudes (which, when applied,can help you reach the highest form of happiness/bliss) all have to do with relationships.
1.Relationship with God
2.Relationship with yourself
3. Relationship with others
4. Others attitudes towards you.
I thought it so fitting that relationships bring happiness, and I love people, and I'm happy all the time!
An adult in my ward recently asked me where I wanted to go to school and what I wanted to study. After I said BYU and that I wanted to dance, she said "DANCE! Whatever for?" I said ".....because I love it." She was like, "Well, you can't earn a living off of that! Don't do it!". It made me sad that she was discouraging something that made me so happy. But I've prayed about it, and after much thought, I know that studying dance longer will help me in my life. That and psychology. I want to study that, too.
I guess I'm out of things to talk about for this time. Just know that I love you, and most importantly I love Jesus Christ.
I was reading Tasha's posts (I had gotten dreadfully behind!) and I was crying the whole time! I am in awe of the spiritual power that today's youth has. I love realizing the impact we all have on each other. Tasha was talking about how her older brother is her hero, and (with my psychological brain) I couldn't help thinking how everything we ever study is in harmony with God's plan. Well...what I mean is, all things true is true in God's plan. The impact we have on other people is CRAZY! I just....love people. I don't even know what I'm trying to say.
How about....I love my Savior and my God. I love people. I recently learned that all of the beatitudes (which, when applied,can help you reach the highest form of happiness/bliss) all have to do with relationships.
1.Relationship with God
2.Relationship with yourself
3. Relationship with others
4. Others attitudes towards you.
I thought it so fitting that relationships bring happiness, and I love people, and I'm happy all the time!
An adult in my ward recently asked me where I wanted to go to school and what I wanted to study. After I said BYU and that I wanted to dance, she said "DANCE! Whatever for?" I said ".....because I love it." She was like, "Well, you can't earn a living off of that! Don't do it!". It made me sad that she was discouraging something that made me so happy. But I've prayed about it, and after much thought, I know that studying dance longer will help me in my life. That and psychology. I want to study that, too.
I guess I'm out of things to talk about for this time. Just know that I love you, and most importantly I love Jesus Christ.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
General Conference April 2010
I just had the best weekend of my life. I'm not joking, kidding, or even slightly in jest. On Friday I went to Dallas with Kelsey, who is one of the best YW I know, for a Teen Conference Conference with my old homeschool group. We had a little ballroom dance class which was fun. Then I got to go to Mormon prom which was A BLAST! I don't think I can even tell how much fun it as. I really, really enjoyed myself. It was good, clean, wholesome fun that you can't get anywhere else but in the church. We had an opening and closing prayer. How many proms does that happen in? Only Mormon ones! It really was enjoyable, and I loved loved loved prom. =D I learned that I'm not too bad at swing dancing in high heels and a big dress. ;D
The next day was General Conference, as you all know. In the morning, the boys and girls that were at TCC went to a lady's house and we did a bunch of service. Kelsey and Saryn cleaned the fridge, Nicolette and Missy organized books, Kayla painted the little girls' finger nails and organized DVD's, I cleaned the oven, and the boys did various things like washing windows, sweeping leaves off of the porch, and building a swing. It was a wonderful morning, and like Sis Sorensen said later, it was the perfect way to start our conference day by inviting Christ to be with us by doing something he would do. It comforts me to think that cleaning an oven is not below Christ.
To talk about GC itself would take me way too long. It was.....just....wow. Amazing. I loved being there with homeschooling teens who share my standards and were there to watch. Seriously, nobody was ever told to be quiet. We were all listening. I took a fair amount of notes, and wish I could've taken more. I cried, I laughed, my heart was touched, and my testimony grew so much it's almost unbelievable. The 2nd session on Saturday was equally as touching, and I almost got a cramp in my hand from writing so many notes.
After that session of conference, we had our own little testimony meeting. Um...can you say wow? Because it was wow. Every teen in that room (it was only like 21 or so, but still) bore their testimony. Two teens bore their testimony twice. The Holy Ghost was poured out so strongly on us, you could almost cut the love with a knife in that room, it was so thick. I saw beautiful young women who can do amazing things for the Lord, and strong priesthood holders cry. Those are real men, they are. I saw my "little brother", Burke, grow up. I mean, he's still growing up, but he is becoming so strong, I'm looking up to him. His younger brother, Gavin, is just like Nephi. He's so awesome. These brothers embraced during a tender moment and I cried in happiness to see such a touching scene. I feel so much hope in the rising generation that I want to shout it from the rooftops and get people to see how AMAZING they are! We have such a great capacity to do good and to love, that it saddens me when they use their precious time to do anything else. I admit, I sometimes don't do the best out of good, better and best. But rarely do I do one that's not good, better, or best. =D
After this testimony meeting, I went around and gave hugs to all I needed to give hugs to. I hugged Kelsey, Nicolette, Burke, Gavin, Landon, Zach, Kayla, and Sis Swalberg. Burke, like I mentioned earlier, is like my little brother, and he is growing so much. I told him and everyone else I hugged that I loved them, and it was so special. I really connect with these people, and I love it. I love children of God.
When the boys went to the priesthood session, us girls did some crafts. I painted a picture frame that says "BE", and has a picture of Christ teaching the sermon on the mount, which included the beatitudes. I thought it was perfect. I also made a headband with a big, purple flower. I worked really hard, and it's awesome.
Today between sessions, Mom, Dad and I went to an art exhibit of photographs of Christ's life that was depicted by actors. If you want to see some, you can see some at jesus.christ.org. I believe it's the Reflections of Christ slideshow. It was absolutely amazing, and went perfectly with the Sunday morning session of conference. I cried, and my testimony grew in my Savior, and I knew that I love Him so much that I could never, ever leave Him. All that I have, He gave me. All that I am, He made me. With such blessings as those, how could I ever dream of leaving my source of hope, light, and happiness? This weekend has been a tender mercy of the Lord, a blessing I won't soon forget.
The next day was General Conference, as you all know. In the morning, the boys and girls that were at TCC went to a lady's house and we did a bunch of service. Kelsey and Saryn cleaned the fridge, Nicolette and Missy organized books, Kayla painted the little girls' finger nails and organized DVD's, I cleaned the oven, and the boys did various things like washing windows, sweeping leaves off of the porch, and building a swing. It was a wonderful morning, and like Sis Sorensen said later, it was the perfect way to start our conference day by inviting Christ to be with us by doing something he would do. It comforts me to think that cleaning an oven is not below Christ.
To talk about GC itself would take me way too long. It was.....just....wow. Amazing. I loved being there with homeschooling teens who share my standards and were there to watch. Seriously, nobody was ever told to be quiet. We were all listening. I took a fair amount of notes, and wish I could've taken more. I cried, I laughed, my heart was touched, and my testimony grew so much it's almost unbelievable. The 2nd session on Saturday was equally as touching, and I almost got a cramp in my hand from writing so many notes.
After that session of conference, we had our own little testimony meeting. Um...can you say wow? Because it was wow. Every teen in that room (it was only like 21 or so, but still) bore their testimony. Two teens bore their testimony twice. The Holy Ghost was poured out so strongly on us, you could almost cut the love with a knife in that room, it was so thick. I saw beautiful young women who can do amazing things for the Lord, and strong priesthood holders cry. Those are real men, they are. I saw my "little brother", Burke, grow up. I mean, he's still growing up, but he is becoming so strong, I'm looking up to him. His younger brother, Gavin, is just like Nephi. He's so awesome. These brothers embraced during a tender moment and I cried in happiness to see such a touching scene. I feel so much hope in the rising generation that I want to shout it from the rooftops and get people to see how AMAZING they are! We have such a great capacity to do good and to love, that it saddens me when they use their precious time to do anything else. I admit, I sometimes don't do the best out of good, better and best. But rarely do I do one that's not good, better, or best. =D
After this testimony meeting, I went around and gave hugs to all I needed to give hugs to. I hugged Kelsey, Nicolette, Burke, Gavin, Landon, Zach, Kayla, and Sis Swalberg. Burke, like I mentioned earlier, is like my little brother, and he is growing so much. I told him and everyone else I hugged that I loved them, and it was so special. I really connect with these people, and I love it. I love children of God.
When the boys went to the priesthood session, us girls did some crafts. I painted a picture frame that says "BE", and has a picture of Christ teaching the sermon on the mount, which included the beatitudes. I thought it was perfect. I also made a headband with a big, purple flower. I worked really hard, and it's awesome.
Today between sessions, Mom, Dad and I went to an art exhibit of photographs of Christ's life that was depicted by actors. If you want to see some, you can see some at jesus.christ.org. I believe it's the Reflections of Christ slideshow. It was absolutely amazing, and went perfectly with the Sunday morning session of conference. I cried, and my testimony grew in my Savior, and I knew that I love Him so much that I could never, ever leave Him. All that I have, He gave me. All that I am, He made me. With such blessings as those, how could I ever dream of leaving my source of hope, light, and happiness? This weekend has been a tender mercy of the Lord, a blessing I won't soon forget.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Handle Life With Prayer
The dad of a really, really close friend of mine died today. Needless to say, I cried with my friend. I felt empathy, pain, and happiness at knowing the plan of salvation. I remembered the trials I've gone through the past while, and while they were hard, I didn't have to endure the pain of death of something I'm close to. I don't know what I would've done. But man......this is tough stuff.
I'm praying for this friend. I wish I could give my friend a hug. A big, big hug. One that is full of Christ's love. I know that I will come across more sad events like this, of my own and others. And you know what? I'll pray. I love being able to pray to my Father in Heaven. He is so good to me. =]
I'm praying for this friend. I wish I could give my friend a hug. A big, big hug. One that is full of Christ's love. I know that I will come across more sad events like this, of my own and others. And you know what? I'll pray. I love being able to pray to my Father in Heaven. He is so good to me. =]
Thursday, March 18, 2010
About time, eh?
I haven't written a new post in quite some time. It's about time, right? Right. So here I am to ramble on about what I've been doing.
I recently took the SAT. I studied a lot, and I felt pretty good while I was there. I certainly hope my scores are good. It'll let me know what else I need to study before I take the ACT in the fall. That's what I'll need to take to apply to BYU, my dream school. School's feeling pretty good.
My feet have been giving me some problems, so mom took me to a pediatrist. Guess what? I was born with deformed feet. My bones don't match up right, and something is going wrong, and I need to get orthopedics so that I can correct it as much as possible. I feel like I'm becoming lame because of my sport. I'm not willing to give it up, though. I'll just work through the pain, and hope that it's lessened by my shoe inserts.
I have been absolutely enjoying my spring break. =] The weather here is absolutely lovely. I had a party last night with some friends from my ward, and we went to Wal*Mart and played a game where we split into two teams, and we had 10 minutes to get 10 things for the other team to put away in 10 minutes. It was pretty much awesome. I had some great laughs, and I can't wait until the next time I can have a party just for kicks and giggles.
My birthday is in 35 days. =D
I am reading the Harry Potter books again, just for fun. I love them. They're super good. =]
Uhh...what else? What else..... I'm feeling more comfortable in my own skin every day, it seems. I like that.
OH! So get this! I have a lady in YW's that knows a family that really wants their son to go to his high school prom, but he's too shy to ask somebody or something like that, and Sis Tuck (the lady in YW's) asked me if I would go with him. I talked about it with my parents, and they said I could go. =D I'm excited. I'll get to go to prom without being in a high school. I feel like I'm cheating the system. XD I'll meet the guy I'm going with before we go to prom. I'm sure we'll get along great. I'm looking forward to it.
I guess that's all for now. Hope you enjoying reading my thoughts!
I recently took the SAT. I studied a lot, and I felt pretty good while I was there. I certainly hope my scores are good. It'll let me know what else I need to study before I take the ACT in the fall. That's what I'll need to take to apply to BYU, my dream school. School's feeling pretty good.
My feet have been giving me some problems, so mom took me to a pediatrist. Guess what? I was born with deformed feet. My bones don't match up right, and something is going wrong, and I need to get orthopedics so that I can correct it as much as possible. I feel like I'm becoming lame because of my sport. I'm not willing to give it up, though. I'll just work through the pain, and hope that it's lessened by my shoe inserts.
I have been absolutely enjoying my spring break. =] The weather here is absolutely lovely. I had a party last night with some friends from my ward, and we went to Wal*Mart and played a game where we split into two teams, and we had 10 minutes to get 10 things for the other team to put away in 10 minutes. It was pretty much awesome. I had some great laughs, and I can't wait until the next time I can have a party just for kicks and giggles.
My birthday is in 35 days. =D
I am reading the Harry Potter books again, just for fun. I love them. They're super good. =]
Uhh...what else? What else..... I'm feeling more comfortable in my own skin every day, it seems. I like that.
OH! So get this! I have a lady in YW's that knows a family that really wants their son to go to his high school prom, but he's too shy to ask somebody or something like that, and Sis Tuck (the lady in YW's) asked me if I would go with him. I talked about it with my parents, and they said I could go. =D I'm excited. I'll get to go to prom without being in a high school. I feel like I'm cheating the system. XD I'll meet the guy I'm going with before we go to prom. I'm sure we'll get along great. I'm looking forward to it.
I guess that's all for now. Hope you enjoying reading my thoughts!
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