Yes, I Am A Blonde!

So yesterday I was on my way to the student center to a meeting and stopped by the rest room on my way. As I walked in to a stall, my cell phone rang. Now I usually DON'T answer my phone in the restroom but since I had just walked in and nobody else was in there, I answered it with my usual perky (ha ha) "hello" at which a man on the other end greeted me with an equally enthusiastic "hello, how are you?" I was just ready to answer when the automatic toilet I was standing in front of suddenly flushes(and it was loud!). It scared me to death and I jumped and accidentally flipped my phone shut, hanging up on whoever was on the other end. Yes, that is how my day started. I never found out who was on the other end because he didn't call back.(OK, really, would you?) He either thought that a bomb had gone off, or that an airplane was taking off and I was underneath it, or HEAVEN FORBID, he knew it was a loud flushing of a toilet! How mortifying! So if you are having a particularly bad day, just know it could be worse! I shall end my post now. What more can I say? Ahhhhhhh! Happy day? :)
Thought for the day: Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will come in and clean them?

Staying in the middle

One of my favorite stories is about the man who was trying to find a good driver to skillfully maneuver a steep mountainous road to get his product safely to the other side. As he interviewed three people for the position and he asked each about his skills, the first man said that he was so good that he could get right to the edge of the road and be completely safe. The second man, wanting to outdo the first stated that he was so good that he could drive to the edge of the road with half his tire hanging over and still be safe. The third man explained that he stayed as far away from the edge as possible to maintain safety. The third man was hired on the spot. Yesterday in class, we were discussing the highs and lows of spirituality that we go through. Just as the truck driver in the story who stayed as far away from the edge as possible, so must we continue to do the basics to maintain a strong testimony. There are times when work, school, or home life pressures get to be overwhelming and we slack off from praying, reading our scriptures, attending church or even just being grateful for the blessings we have. The very things that keep us safe and happy. When we start to concentrate on the things that are wrong in life, that's all we tend to see and we get precariously close to the edge. When we stop doing things that we know are right, it is easier to continue on and become complacent about our lives. We might even convince ourselves that we don't need any spiritual help and are doing just fine on our own. I know that I am most happy and at peace when I am striving to live a Christ like life. I fall very short in so many aspects but that isn't the point. The point is that we all keep trying and when we mess up, we pick ourselves up and keep trying. Remember that Christ didn't say it would be easy, but He did say it would be worth it! Happy Day!
Thought for the day:There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist-

What's the Score???

Last week many of us watched the Super Bowl and cheered for our favorite team. It was fun (especially because my team won--go Saints!) .The question of, "What's the score?" was shouted over and over throughout the game. This is where score keeping should be utilized ; in games. Score keeping can be a very harmful habit when used within a relationship. Nobody should ever be keeping score so they can throw it in the face of the other party. Can you imaging if you kept track of every thing you did for your partner and what they failed to do for you? You should do small services for others, not because you want to be paid back for it somehow, but because you love them. Love never keeps score!
Hope you are all well! Jess did a fabulous job on the song she sang in Sacrament Meeting on Sunday. After watching her sing, we went up to see mom and she isn't doing too well. Having a hard time and asked Chris to give her a blessing. So grateful for the Priesthood! Please keep her in your prayers. Life continues to race right along and the Lord continues to bless me! I am grateful. Love to you all and happy day!
Thought for the day: The art of conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right place, but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment!

Help!

I am doing a research paper on "birth order" and how it affects children. There are some studies that say that birth order really doesn't matter, it depends on the personality of the child. Other studies suggest that the older child is more responsible, the middle children are always trying to get attention and the youngest is spoiled and irresponsible.(These are generalizations because everyone knows an exception to the rule). I would like to get some input from y'all! What do you think? Thanks for your time! Happy Day!
Thought for the day: I believe that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

Good Advice

My beautiful (and brilliant I might add) niece Jenna, suggested awhile ago when I was pretty stressed out that sometimes having a good cry is the best answer. You are right, Jenna, and I shall take your advice. Let the waterworks begin!
Elder Neal A Maxwell shared how great lessons often come after difficulties: "Nehpi's broken bow doubtless brought to him some irritation, but not immobilizing bitterness. After all, he was just trying to feed his family, so why would he have to contend with a broken bow? Yet out of that episode came a great teaching moment. Irritation often precedes instruction."
A very happy anniversary to Cory and Elisha and happy birthday on Sunday to Jake! Love to all! Happy Day!
Thought for the day: A lot of people have gone farther than they thought they could because others thought they could.

Beware and Be-Aware!

Sometimes we receive "wake up" calls when we least expect it. I had an experience at school early Friday morning that was a bit un-nerving and it remind me of a couple of things. First, never get so comfortable that you aren't aware of what is going on around you. Stay alert and remember that if someone is around you and you get that feeling of something not being right--go with your instinct! Second I'm grateful for the protective powers of the Lord and the power of Prayer! I am grateful that I was being watched over and I will remember to not get too secure of my surroundings. I refuse to walk around scared but I will continue to stay alert! So be happy and be safe!
Thought for the day: The Lord always answers our prayers. Sometimes He says YES, sometimes He says NO, sometimes He says--YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! :)