I'm just about to head out the door for work. I'm bummed, not because I don't get to sleep all day on Saturday, but because I'm going to miss the last half hour of the first session of Conference and also the whole second session.
I don't know if there are words for how grateful I am to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I'm grateful to be old enough to appreciate Conference and the blessing it is. Although I was distraught at the idea of speaking in church last Sunday, I'm glad I was assigned the topic of preparing and participating in Conference. I have a rejuvenated desire to really be involved in Conference. I love it. I love the words spoken and I feel as though I've had question answered and have received comfort even from the first few talks.
General Conference is a huge blessing. It's our King Benjamin Moment. The Lord is speaking to us directly.
Tune in and participate today and tomorrow.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”
There has been a series of fortunate events in my life these past few weeks.
First of all, I got the job. I've been working at Subway for about three weeks now and I perpetually smell like sandwich. It's a small price to pay, considering I rock that job. It's fantastic, it fills my free time, and it brings in some pay. As a poor college student, having any source of income is much appreciated.
Secondly, because I got a job, I turned my search for a car into the real deal. I made a few phone calls, inspected a car, took it to a mechanic for a better inspection, then bought it. It feels so grown up, you have no idea. The car is a '93 Nissan Altima and it needs a little bit of work. It works well, though, and the price was good for what it needs. Kelly helped me name him Jetson because of his automatic seatbelts (that only work on the passenger side.) He's already paid off, I don't need to worry about car payments. The car insurance I got is such a deal, I was stoked. I had already gotten quotes from five other agencies, so I almost didn't called them, but I figured I'd do it. I saved myself over $20 every month. YEAH!
Next semester I've decided to switch apartments. It was a sudden decision, sparked by my friend Mariah. We're not moving very, far, just a building over, but we're excited. The original plan was to move in together, but we waited too long to make the decision and ended up without the option of moving into the same apartments. We've settled on being neighbors again, which is alright with me. I'm mostly just excited for something new, a new ward, and new friends.
Also, I'm excited about spring. Last weekend it was gorgeous out, so we packed up our blankets and sandwiches and went to the park. We played bochee ball, frisbee, and most people tried out Kelly's unicycle. That weekend was a complete tease. This whole week has been nothing but rainy, windy, and cold days. I'm so anxious for some sunshine and shorts weather.
But still, life is good. I love everything right now.
First of all, I got the job. I've been working at Subway for about three weeks now and I perpetually smell like sandwich. It's a small price to pay, considering I rock that job. It's fantastic, it fills my free time, and it brings in some pay. As a poor college student, having any source of income is much appreciated.
Secondly, because I got a job, I turned my search for a car into the real deal. I made a few phone calls, inspected a car, took it to a mechanic for a better inspection, then bought it. It feels so grown up, you have no idea. The car is a '93 Nissan Altima and it needs a little bit of work. It works well, though, and the price was good for what it needs. Kelly helped me name him Jetson because of his automatic seatbelts (that only work on the passenger side.) He's already paid off, I don't need to worry about car payments. The car insurance I got is such a deal, I was stoked. I had already gotten quotes from five other agencies, so I almost didn't called them, but I figured I'd do it. I saved myself over $20 every month. YEAH!
Next semester I've decided to switch apartments. It was a sudden decision, sparked by my friend Mariah. We're not moving very, far, just a building over, but we're excited. The original plan was to move in together, but we waited too long to make the decision and ended up without the option of moving into the same apartments. We've settled on being neighbors again, which is alright with me. I'm mostly just excited for something new, a new ward, and new friends.
Also, I'm excited about spring. Last weekend it was gorgeous out, so we packed up our blankets and sandwiches and went to the park. We played bochee ball, frisbee, and most people tried out Kelly's unicycle. That weekend was a complete tease. This whole week has been nothing but rainy, windy, and cold days. I'm so anxious for some sunshine and shorts weather.
But still, life is good. I love everything right now.
Monday, March 5, 2012
“When the music changes, so does the dance”
I love music and I love working out. Here are a few of my favorite pandora stations to listen to while at the gym:
- Hey Monday
- Marianas Trench
- Panic at the Disco
- Rilo Kiley
- Neon Trees
- Basshunter (occasionally)
As of lately both Hey Monday and Marianas Trench have been my go-to stations. Love 'em.
In other news, it's almost Spring. Shmems and I saw a butterfly on our way home from the gym today. It was a wonderful sign on a gorgeous day. I'm getting pretty excited for warm weather activities, including laying out, naps at the park, floating the rivers, and goofing off at Rigby Lake. Do things get better at BYUI than Spring semester? I'm pretty sure they don't.
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