. . . my wonderful, artsy, classy friend Camille asked me to write a guest post for her blog. You should go check it out. :)
In other news, I still need to blog about my NYC/Princeton trip. But by that time I'll be posting about my MISSION CALL which has now been assigned and is coming on WEDNESDAY!!!!!! So, my apologies for the lack of blogging. School is a beast.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Getting me through the week--
This scripture:
"Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."
Waiting on the Lord. It's not a passive waiting. It requires more faith and diligence than I ever thought possible.
But His promises are sure.
It's in these moments of stillness that I hear the voice of God.
"Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."
Waiting on the Lord. It's not a passive waiting. It requires more faith and diligence than I ever thought possible.
But His promises are sure.
It's in these moments of stillness that I hear the voice of God.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
I hope they call me on a mission
Guys! My mission papers are officially IN!
It has been a long process getting here. It's definitely been a line-upon-line, precept-upon-precept thing. It's a matured decision, which I like.
I feel like I've been waiting for this a long time. Ever since I was five-years-old and telling my dad that I wanted to go to Sweden on my mission because "they don't eat people there."
And it feels right. I'm so excited. And terrified. And most of all, humbled.
But . . . guesses to where I'm going? You each get one stateside and one foreign guess. A prize may be awarded. Maybe. If you're in the area.
It has been a long process getting here. It's definitely been a line-upon-line, precept-upon-precept thing. It's a matured decision, which I like.
I feel like I've been waiting for this a long time. Ever since I was five-years-old and telling my dad that I wanted to go to Sweden on my mission because "they don't eat people there."
And it feels right. I'm so excited. And terrified. And most of all, humbled.
But . . . guesses to where I'm going? You each get one stateside and one foreign guess. A prize may be awarded. Maybe. If you're in the area.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Yes, it is 2:31 in the morning
. . . and yes, I am still awake. Maybe not wide awake, but awake enough.
I'm writing a paper and this is my study break.
There was a group of us in the living room for a little while. It was just my roommates and I, having a study party.
Only my roommates went to bed about two-and-a-half hours ago.
But I'm not alone.
I have my music, and I run around the kitchen every thirty minutes or so.
And I have peanut butter and chocolate. (Don't judge; it keeps me awake.)
And I have my papers and books scattered around the floor.
And I have my pride. There is something just a bit cool about pulling an all-nighter. (Okay, I'm crazy. I admit that. But it's 2:37 in the morning.) I've never done one before, except for that time I read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows all night, refusing to go to sleep because then my sister would have taken the book from me.
But this is a kind of co-ed pride. I mean, every college student pulls an all-nighter at least once, right?
. . . and I'm still up, writing this paper.
And realizing that I want to change my entire focus. This should be fun.
On a happier note, I'm autumn makes me deliriously happy. I had a Marianne Dashwood moment today . . . I have a passion for dead leaves.
So, yes, I am drunk on autumn. . . . or maybe just drunk on lack of sleep.
Time to go back to my paper.
I'm writing a paper and this is my study break.
There was a group of us in the living room for a little while. It was just my roommates and I, having a study party.
Only my roommates went to bed about two-and-a-half hours ago.
But I'm not alone.
I have my music, and I run around the kitchen every thirty minutes or so.
And I have peanut butter and chocolate. (Don't judge; it keeps me awake.)
And I have my papers and books scattered around the floor.
And I have my pride. There is something just a bit cool about pulling an all-nighter. (Okay, I'm crazy. I admit that. But it's 2:37 in the morning.) I've never done one before, except for that time I read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows all night, refusing to go to sleep because then my sister would have taken the book from me.
But this is a kind of co-ed pride. I mean, every college student pulls an all-nighter at least once, right?
. . . and I'm still up, writing this paper.
And realizing that I want to change my entire focus. This should be fun.
On a happier note, I'm autumn makes me deliriously happy. I had a Marianne Dashwood moment today . . . I have a passion for dead leaves.
So, yes, I am drunk on autumn. . . . or maybe just drunk on lack of sleep.
Time to go back to my paper.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
I like my birthdays, every one . . .
Birthdays are just good things.
And this birthday was especially good. I'll tell you 21 reasons why:
1. It was just beautiful on my birthday. Clear skies, crisp fall air . . . mmm. I was born for October weather. So good thing I was born in October.
2. Birthday princess ribbon. It's pretty cool.
3. Birthday flowers from my family. :)
4. Birthday pie from my family. Swedish Apple Pie. Mmmm.
5. People saying "Happy Birthday" to me. I don't care how old you are, it is just fun to have people recognize you.
6. Michelle's super-long "Happy Birthday" song.
7. We got our disposal fixed.
8. Nice birthday notes and e-mails.
9. Phone calls from loved ones.
10. Hair that curls just right.
11. Being taken out to birthday ice cream by a good friend.
12. Birthday breakfast muffins.
13. Blowing out a candle. Because it wouldn't fit in the pie. But I still get to keep the wish, right?
14. Making new friends.
15. Getting to see my sister.
16. Getting to see my cousin.
17. Sticky-notes all over my room.
18. Getting "Happy Birthday" sung to me by my roommates and my roommates' home teachers.
19. Freaking out because Sharisa got her MISSION CALL!
20. Dancing on the balcony because Sharisa got her MISSION CALL!
21. Sharisa opened up her MISSION CALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ukraine Dnepropetrovsk Mission, speaking Russian! So exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was just a good day all around. Yay birthdays.
And this birthday was especially good. I'll tell you 21 reasons why:
1. It was just beautiful on my birthday. Clear skies, crisp fall air . . . mmm. I was born for October weather. So good thing I was born in October.
2. Birthday princess ribbon. It's pretty cool.
3. Birthday flowers from my family. :)
4. Birthday pie from my family. Swedish Apple Pie. Mmmm.
5. People saying "Happy Birthday" to me. I don't care how old you are, it is just fun to have people recognize you.
6. Michelle's super-long "Happy Birthday" song.
7. We got our disposal fixed.
8. Nice birthday notes and e-mails.
9. Phone calls from loved ones.
10. Hair that curls just right.
11. Being taken out to birthday ice cream by a good friend.
12. Birthday breakfast muffins.
13. Blowing out a candle. Because it wouldn't fit in the pie. But I still get to keep the wish, right?
14. Making new friends.
15. Getting to see my sister.
16. Getting to see my cousin.
17. Sticky-notes all over my room.
18. Getting "Happy Birthday" sung to me by my roommates and my roommates' home teachers.
19. Freaking out because Sharisa got her MISSION CALL!
20. Dancing on the balcony because Sharisa got her MISSION CALL!
21. Sharisa opened up her MISSION CALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ukraine Dnepropetrovsk Mission, speaking Russian! So exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was just a good day all around. Yay birthdays.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Chapter 21
For most books, Chapter 21 is towards the end of the story.
For mine, it's only the beginning.
For mine, it's only the beginning.
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