Yesterday it was all slush, but today it's white, fluffy, wet, cold snow! I want April showers to bring May flowers, not April snow storms.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Winter in April
Yesterday it was all slush, but today it's white, fluffy, wet, cold snow! I want April showers to bring May flowers, not April snow storms.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Snow Snow Go Away!
Just when you think Spring has sprung, Cache Valley throws a big storm right at ya!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
25 Things You May Not Know About Me
1. I don't eat Oreos
2. I get car sick if I read anything, even picking a song on my ipod
3. I love the rain
4. I love the smell of fresh cut grass
5. I enjoy yard work
6. I wish I had bigger eyes
7. I love cooking
8. I hate crumbs in the butter dish
9. I am passionate about recycling
10. I have never been in a car accident
11. I like to clean and do dishes... it's therapeutic
12. I like homemade sushi more than from a restaurant
13. I watch Elf every first snow of the year
14. I want to travel to Egypt and Greece
15. I like lemon water
16. I want a motorcycle
17. I love my legs
18. My dream car is a Toyota FJ
19. I love watching golf on Sundays
20. I love my sister more than any body else in the world
21. I have been pulled over in Mexico for making a U-turn on a freeway exit ramp
22. I have never broken a bone
23. I elk hunt
24. I like doing puzzles
25. I love roller coasters
2. I get car sick if I read anything, even picking a song on my ipod
3. I love the rain
4. I love the smell of fresh cut grass
5. I enjoy yard work
6. I wish I had bigger eyes
7. I love cooking
8. I hate crumbs in the butter dish
9. I am passionate about recycling
10. I have never been in a car accident
11. I like to clean and do dishes... it's therapeutic
12. I like homemade sushi more than from a restaurant
13. I watch Elf every first snow of the year
14. I want to travel to Egypt and Greece
15. I like lemon water
16. I want a motorcycle
17. I love my legs
18. My dream car is a Toyota FJ
19. I love watching golf on Sundays
20. I love my sister more than any body else in the world
21. I have been pulled over in Mexico for making a U-turn on a freeway exit ramp
22. I have never broken a bone
23. I elk hunt
24. I like doing puzzles
25. I love roller coasters
Sunday, April 3, 2011
General Conference
General Conference weekend is such a great time to look at my life and see where and how I can improve. It is a time to get back on track spiritually and recenter my focus on my Savior Jesus Christ. But the gospel of Jesus Christ is so much more than spiritual. The advice and guidance from the prophets and leaders of the church are also to protect me from the ways of the world. A couple things I want to work on from this conference are:
1. What are my desires? I want to think of the desires of my heart for all aspects of my life and keep them in line with the Lord's plan and also what will make me and my future family happy.
2. Tithing - I want to pay tithing the day I get paid instead of a week later, sometimes two weeks later. This will help me balance my budget and be more responsible.
3. Build my testimony daily - it is easy to let one day go by before realizing it has been a week before I read my scriptures last or have really put in time drawing closer to my Father in Heaven.
4. Serve those around me daily.
General Conference is also great time to be with family. I haven't been home for quite a while and it has been nice to be here with everybody. We have been playing games, watching sports, listening to conference and laughing... a lot! Yesterday was Isaac's 25th birthday. He truly is the best brother I could ever ask for. It was fun celebrating him and spending time as a family.
1. What are my desires? I want to think of the desires of my heart for all aspects of my life and keep them in line with the Lord's plan and also what will make me and my future family happy.
2. Tithing - I want to pay tithing the day I get paid instead of a week later, sometimes two weeks later. This will help me balance my budget and be more responsible.
3. Build my testimony daily - it is easy to let one day go by before realizing it has been a week before I read my scriptures last or have really put in time drawing closer to my Father in Heaven.
4. Serve those around me daily.
General Conference is also great time to be with family. I haven't been home for quite a while and it has been nice to be here with everybody. We have been playing games, watching sports, listening to conference and laughing... a lot! Yesterday was Isaac's 25th birthday. He truly is the best brother I could ever ask for. It was fun celebrating him and spending time as a family.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The Best Day Of My Life
Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life ever!
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And becsue I did I’m going to celebrate!
Today, I’m going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far; the accomplishments, the many blessings, and yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy heart.
I will marvel at Nature’s seemingly simple gifts; the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of thse miraculous createions will escape my notice.
Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I’ll make someone smile. I’ll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don’t even know.
Today, i’ll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I’ll tell a child how special he is, and I’ll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me.
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don’t have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things life has already given me.
I’ll remember that to worry is just a waste of time and instead forcu my mental energy on the best possible outcome I can imagine...believeing that everything will be just fine or even better.
Tonight, before I go to bed, I’ll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will their beauty fill me with a sense of awe and the divine.
As teh day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will be thankful for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, exited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be... THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And becsue I did I’m going to celebrate!
Today, I’m going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far; the accomplishments, the many blessings, and yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy heart.
I will marvel at Nature’s seemingly simple gifts; the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of thse miraculous createions will escape my notice.
Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I’ll make someone smile. I’ll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don’t even know.
Today, i’ll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I’ll tell a child how special he is, and I’ll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me.
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don’t have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things life has already given me.
I’ll remember that to worry is just a waste of time and instead forcu my mental energy on the best possible outcome I can imagine...believeing that everything will be just fine or even better.
Tonight, before I go to bed, I’ll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will their beauty fill me with a sense of awe and the divine.
As teh day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will be thankful for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, exited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be... THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
The Moment's That Bring Us Together
Today a member of the USU Greek Community passed away. Trent Walker was a dear friend, leader, brother, son and Sigma Chi President.
A candle light vigil was held in his honor at the Sigma Chi house. When I got there, there were somewhat of twenty people in the circle. As I stood in that small circle I saw Sigma Chis, Kappa Deltas, Delta Sigs, Alpha Chis, Chi Omegas, Sig Eps and Pikes. For the next twenty minutes the circle grew bigger and bigger, soon filling the front walk and porch of the Sigma Chi house. The only thing that I could think of at that time was how great it is to be a member of Utah State's Greek community. How it's size creates a sense of intimacy and connection to each chapter and individual. How we are all sharing the same basic values and goals. How we all have each other's backs for no other reason but that WE ARE GREEK. It doesn't matter what letters are on the other guys shirt. What does matter, and what is noticed, is the unifying power of all those different letters.
Tonight, we did not gather together as individuals or as chapters, but we stood together as Greeks who represent a community. A community who cares for the greater good of others; who reaches down to help those in need; who celebrates together; who cries together; who loves each other.
Trent, tonight we came to honor and remember you! Thank you for everything you have done for us. For the example you have set and the legacy you have left behind. Although we are at such a great loss with your passing, we have also gained so much. I pray for peace and comfort to come upon your family and loved ones. I pray for you; for the memories you have left, the trials that will come, and for your spirit on the other side.
A candle light vigil was held in his honor at the Sigma Chi house. When I got there, there were somewhat of twenty people in the circle. As I stood in that small circle I saw Sigma Chis, Kappa Deltas, Delta Sigs, Alpha Chis, Chi Omegas, Sig Eps and Pikes. For the next twenty minutes the circle grew bigger and bigger, soon filling the front walk and porch of the Sigma Chi house. The only thing that I could think of at that time was how great it is to be a member of Utah State's Greek community. How it's size creates a sense of intimacy and connection to each chapter and individual. How we are all sharing the same basic values and goals. How we all have each other's backs for no other reason but that WE ARE GREEK. It doesn't matter what letters are on the other guys shirt. What does matter, and what is noticed, is the unifying power of all those different letters.
Tonight, we did not gather together as individuals or as chapters, but we stood together as Greeks who represent a community. A community who cares for the greater good of others; who reaches down to help those in need; who celebrates together; who cries together; who loves each other.
Trent, tonight we came to honor and remember you! Thank you for everything you have done for us. For the example you have set and the legacy you have left behind. Although we are at such a great loss with your passing, we have also gained so much. I pray for peace and comfort to come upon your family and loved ones. I pray for you; for the memories you have left, the trials that will come, and for your spirit on the other side.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Change Happens Too Fast
One year ago today, I was happy and surrounded by friends and roommates who I loved and wanted to be around. I was motivated, organized and internally peaceful. I had fun on the weekends, stayed out of trouble and laughed until 3 in the morning, almost every single morning.
Now, I am confused and unsure, full of questions. I hang out with friends but not the friends I love who build me up, make me laugh and love me for who I am. I stay out too late, laugh only every now and then and find myself working harder than I am playing.
How can things change so much in one year? One year isn't that long.
This change has not left me sad because I am very happy. I am busy, doing well in school, fulfilling dreams and discovering myself more each day. I love my family more than ever, they are the most fun and satisfying people in my life. I have made new friends, built upon dreams and serve those around me.
Last night I hung out with a new group of people, most of which I did not know at the beginning of the night. I had more fun with them than I have had in a long time with a group of friends that size. There are many differences between the group from last night and the group I have been with for the last while.
These differences haven't answered my question of how so much can change so quickly, but it has answered the question to why I have felt differently about life. Life is all about attitude, perspective and gratitude. There is more to experience than what you can see, hear and touch in any given moment, I just need to open my mind and find them!
Now, I am confused and unsure, full of questions. I hang out with friends but not the friends I love who build me up, make me laugh and love me for who I am. I stay out too late, laugh only every now and then and find myself working harder than I am playing.
How can things change so much in one year? One year isn't that long.
This change has not left me sad because I am very happy. I am busy, doing well in school, fulfilling dreams and discovering myself more each day. I love my family more than ever, they are the most fun and satisfying people in my life. I have made new friends, built upon dreams and serve those around me.
Last night I hung out with a new group of people, most of which I did not know at the beginning of the night. I had more fun with them than I have had in a long time with a group of friends that size. There are many differences between the group from last night and the group I have been with for the last while.
These differences haven't answered my question of how so much can change so quickly, but it has answered the question to why I have felt differently about life. Life is all about attitude, perspective and gratitude. There is more to experience than what you can see, hear and touch in any given moment, I just need to open my mind and find them!
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