So, lately I've been trying to give my vocabulary a Sean Connery flair. I think it has mostly been uncontious. What can I say, we just watched "The Last Cruisade" and I like his accent. Mostly, my way of imitating him is to change words with an "S" sound to an "Sh" sound. (picture him saying: "the sholution preshents it'shelf...") I've been doing it long enough, now, that it has become an immediate way for me to communicate.
So, the other day, I was sitting all by myself at ward prayer. My friend Jared comes in and is walking towards the seat next to me. So, naturally I say: "are you going to sit here?" as I'm moving a hymn book off the seat next to me. Only, I changed the s to an sh...go fig.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2006
B as in: baked beans
So, I found out this week that there is at least one person (other than those that comment) that just checks out my blog every so often to update themselves on what I have written. I suddenly feel more responsibility to keep it updated;)
What an interesting couple of weeks it has been for me. As I've pondered upon the recent events; wondering on their purpose, I've tried to somehow lump them all together into one major life lesson I could learn. What is that one lesson, you may ask? (I know you are all in suspense, now) I don't know. I really couldn't say what one thing Heavenly Father is trying to tell me at this point. I think, instead, there are so many areas of my life that need improving that He's pointing them all out to me at once! Maybe that's why I struggle sometimes more than others. I expect to worry about one thing at a time and when more is given to me before I am ready for it, I throw my hands in the air with the exclaimation of: "what gives?!"
With that, let me just point out a few of my recent thoughts.
A couple of months ago, I met with my dad to discuss my new year's resolutions. As I discussed how much I would like to save a month (drawing from how much I've been able to save from each paycheck in the past) he asked me, "what are you saving for?" I didn't really know...I've pictured myself needing to buy a car sometime, but other than that, I haven't really had a destination for all the money I have been saving. I have just felt driven to save all that I can. Aren't we just supposed to do that? Basically, his question threw me off quite a bit. This last week, a realization hit me, however. Not only was it a hit; but it was a hit and run. A semi plowed me over and then left without a trace...really;)
Ok, so it's figurative. I recently had all my CD's stolen (last week) then, this week, have had several doctors visits and a surgery that will cost me upwards of 1000 dollars, I estimate. (Lovin' that 80/20 plan with a 500 dollar deductable) The day that I found out the cost of my surgery, I was driving with JJ to Wall mart and got a speeding ticket that will end up costing me about 100. Guess my mass CD buy-back idea will have to be put on hold for a while ;)
What if all that time that I was driven to save, was because Heavenly Father knew what was in store for me months down the road? Now, my next question is: these last few trials aren't going to drain my savings completely by anymeans...so...what's comming up next? Dare I ask?! Many a time in the last 3 weeks, I have quoted to myself, "sharp rocks at the bottom? Bring it on!"
I think I'll have a toasted bean and cheese sandwich for lunch today. :D
What an interesting couple of weeks it has been for me. As I've pondered upon the recent events; wondering on their purpose, I've tried to somehow lump them all together into one major life lesson I could learn. What is that one lesson, you may ask? (I know you are all in suspense, now) I don't know. I really couldn't say what one thing Heavenly Father is trying to tell me at this point. I think, instead, there are so many areas of my life that need improving that He's pointing them all out to me at once! Maybe that's why I struggle sometimes more than others. I expect to worry about one thing at a time and when more is given to me before I am ready for it, I throw my hands in the air with the exclaimation of: "what gives?!"
With that, let me just point out a few of my recent thoughts.
A couple of months ago, I met with my dad to discuss my new year's resolutions. As I discussed how much I would like to save a month (drawing from how much I've been able to save from each paycheck in the past) he asked me, "what are you saving for?" I didn't really know...I've pictured myself needing to buy a car sometime, but other than that, I haven't really had a destination for all the money I have been saving. I have just felt driven to save all that I can. Aren't we just supposed to do that? Basically, his question threw me off quite a bit. This last week, a realization hit me, however. Not only was it a hit; but it was a hit and run. A semi plowed me over and then left without a trace...really;)
Ok, so it's figurative. I recently had all my CD's stolen (last week) then, this week, have had several doctors visits and a surgery that will cost me upwards of 1000 dollars, I estimate. (Lovin' that 80/20 plan with a 500 dollar deductable) The day that I found out the cost of my surgery, I was driving with JJ to Wall mart and got a speeding ticket that will end up costing me about 100. Guess my mass CD buy-back idea will have to be put on hold for a while ;)
What if all that time that I was driven to save, was because Heavenly Father knew what was in store for me months down the road? Now, my next question is: these last few trials aren't going to drain my savings completely by anymeans...so...what's comming up next? Dare I ask?! Many a time in the last 3 weeks, I have quoted to myself, "sharp rocks at the bottom? Bring it on!"
I think I'll have a toasted bean and cheese sandwich for lunch today. :D
Monday, May 01, 2006
Per aspera ad astra
To the stars, through difficulty. This last week has been emotionally physically and mentally draining. Everyday I think that tomorrow will be the day I'm able to finally rest. ("But, what if there isn't a tomorrow? There wasn't one today!") But life keeps on treckin' whether I want to or not. For the most part, it has been a good type of stress. The "blind-date meeting, little brother's mission leaving, job interviewing, offering and accepting" kind of stress. But, oh how it just about did me in! I suppose I'm used to one emergency comming at a time in life. And everything working as I plan. So, it's about time I wake up, I suppose. Throw in the immobilizing force of fear every once in a while and you know it's my life we're talking about here.
I would love to take more time telling you about my meeting with a shovanist (sp?) and the absolute terrible timing of finding and being offered a job that I think I will really enjoy (Is there such thing as terrible timing for that?) but, I am currently on my lunch break and only have 5 more min left in which to get back to work. Hope everything is going well for you all.
I would love to take more time telling you about my meeting with a shovanist (sp?) and the absolute terrible timing of finding and being offered a job that I think I will really enjoy (Is there such thing as terrible timing for that?) but, I am currently on my lunch break and only have 5 more min left in which to get back to work. Hope everything is going well for you all.
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