Saturday, December 26, 2009
60 Days to go!!
Well I still don't know the exact day the Elder Harris will be back. I think that he is still trying to find a way to extend his Visa for an extra 30 days. I really hope that he doesn't find a way! I mean it is great that he wants to serve the Lord more but I think two years is long enough for me! Ha ha ha. He was able to call and talk to his family on Christmas day. I wasn't there to talk to him and I'm still waiting to hear about how it went. Maybe they found out when he is coming home! I am really excited and nervous all at the same time!! It is crazy to think that almost two years have gone by. Life has changed so much in ways but not so much in other ways! Only 60 more days and most of my questions will be answered! I hope :)
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas Traditions
Everyone has probably been asked to think of a family tradition before. I have and my thoughts turn almost immediately to Christmas! There are more holiday traditions than another other traditions for the rest of the year. I love the traditions of my family! Each year starts with family time. We spend time together putting up the tree and decorating the house for Christmas.
I love transforming the everyday look of our house to the festive look of the holidays.
Another tradition that has been in my family is going to see the lights. It just doesn't quite feel like Christmas without a trip to Temple Square. The lights aren't really amazing but being on the Temple grounds make them extra special.
There are so many more traditions that I love and enjoy: Extended Family FHE, home-made pajamas, and Christmas Breakfast (not dinner haha) are a few!
I love my family and the times I have to spend with them!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Twelve Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas I was blessed with...
An amazing best friend. I've called people best friends in the past but the friendships I've had with them (and still have) are nothing like the friendship I have with V. We make odd noises and totally understand what they mean. We can talk about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING! We have gone through similar things in the past. We both love volleyball!! And there is so much more! I would never have met her if I hadn't gone to Weber. The Lord truly has a part in our lives.
On the second day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Two amazing parents. I love my parents so much. I know that sometimes I get frustrated with their rules, etc., but I wouldn't be the person I am today if they didn't care so much about me! I couldn't ask for better parents for me. They are the ones that I look up to the most and turn to for any reason!
On the third day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Three semesters until I get my Bachelor's (hopefully). If I stay on track and take more credits next year then I should be able to graduate with my Bachelor's in English: Creative Writing. What about being a doctor? Well, I first and foremost want to be a mom and becoming a doctor isn't the best thing to do when I want a family. So English it is and I'll throw in child care. Anyone need a good daycare service in the future? Look me up!!
On the fourth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Four amazing grandparents. My Palmer grandparents do so much for my family and I'm sure I don't even know about half of it!! They are so caring! I love it! I can hardly wait until they get here for the holidays. My Pelaez grandparents are so cute. They live in the basement of my house and I love the chance I have to be close to them. They aren't the in the best of health so its good to have them here!
On the fifth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Five wonderful siblings! My sisters and brother are my best friends!!! We all fight and bicker with each other sometimes but in the end I know that they are there for me no matter what! I wouldn't trade any one of them. It's sad because some families would trade. I love my siblings so much!!!
On the sixth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Finding six favorite scriptures (the list grows). In no certain order: 1 Peter 3:10, Matthew 6:6, John 3:16, Alma 5:14, Moroni 10:3-5, and Moses 1:13. These are so amazing!! I love the scriptures and everything that can be learned in them!
On the seventh day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Seven Christmas hymns. I love songs that celebrate Christ! There is always an amazing, strong spirit that comes with these songs! Here they are: "Angels We Have Heard On High", "O Little Town of Bethlehem", "What Child Is This?" (this song should be in the hymn book), "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear", "Hark The Harold Angels Sing" (this song is about a conversation between one of the shepherds and someone he meets while going to see the Lord), "The First Noel", and "Silent Night". I just love singing. I'm not that good but I know that each song is a prayer to the Lord!
On the eighth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Eight hours of sleep. I don't get the chance to sleep for the recommended 8 hours very often but it really is a blessing. This plus following the Word of Wisdom is so wonderful! I love being healthy and I hope that I can always be healthy enough to be active with my family and do what I enjoy.
On the ninth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Nine wedding announcements. I was lucky enough to receive wedding announcements for so many friends! And the best thing is that they were/will be sealed in the House of the Lord!!! It is such a blessing to be able to be sealed to the one you love for all eternity!! I hope I can soon (maybe in 9 months haha jk).
On the tenth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Ten weeks left! Elder Harris gets home in about 10 weeks!!! YESSS!!! I'm so glad that the two years are almost done!! I don't know the exact day he gets back but I do know that his visa expires on Feb 27th. He wants to "fix" his visa so that he can extend for 30 more days but I hope that he doesn't! Its not that I don't want him to serve the Lord but two years is just so long! We'll have to see what the Lord has in mind...
On the eleventh day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Eleven years of volleyball. Volleyball has been such a huge part of my life! I was on my first really team eleven years ago. I have met so many people through this sport and I can't even imagine life without it. There are countless life lessons that I have learned on the court. I wouldn't change it for the world!! I am so glad that I can stay involved by being a coach! Thanks to my dad I have had the best training around!
On the twelfth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Twelve more months. Another year has past and I am still here on this earth with my family and friends. I have been so blessed to be surrounded by those that I love. I am looking forward to another year and I pray that nothing tragic will happen. But if it does I know that with the Lord's help, all things are ok!!
These are my twelve days of Christmas. Merry Christmas and don't forget the true meaning of Christmas!!
An amazing best friend. I've called people best friends in the past but the friendships I've had with them (and still have) are nothing like the friendship I have with V. We make odd noises and totally understand what they mean. We can talk about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING! We have gone through similar things in the past. We both love volleyball!! And there is so much more! I would never have met her if I hadn't gone to Weber. The Lord truly has a part in our lives.
On the second day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Two amazing parents. I love my parents so much. I know that sometimes I get frustrated with their rules, etc., but I wouldn't be the person I am today if they didn't care so much about me! I couldn't ask for better parents for me. They are the ones that I look up to the most and turn to for any reason!
On the third day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Three semesters until I get my Bachelor's (hopefully). If I stay on track and take more credits next year then I should be able to graduate with my Bachelor's in English: Creative Writing. What about being a doctor? Well, I first and foremost want to be a mom and becoming a doctor isn't the best thing to do when I want a family. So English it is and I'll throw in child care. Anyone need a good daycare service in the future? Look me up!!
On the fourth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Four amazing grandparents. My Palmer grandparents do so much for my family and I'm sure I don't even know about half of it!! They are so caring! I love it! I can hardly wait until they get here for the holidays. My Pelaez grandparents are so cute. They live in the basement of my house and I love the chance I have to be close to them. They aren't the in the best of health so its good to have them here!
On the fifth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Five wonderful siblings! My sisters and brother are my best friends!!! We all fight and bicker with each other sometimes but in the end I know that they are there for me no matter what! I wouldn't trade any one of them. It's sad because some families would trade. I love my siblings so much!!!
On the sixth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Finding six favorite scriptures (the list grows). In no certain order: 1 Peter 3:10, Matthew 6:6, John 3:16, Alma 5:14, Moroni 10:3-5, and Moses 1:13. These are so amazing!! I love the scriptures and everything that can be learned in them!
On the seventh day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Seven Christmas hymns. I love songs that celebrate Christ! There is always an amazing, strong spirit that comes with these songs! Here they are: "Angels We Have Heard On High", "O Little Town of Bethlehem", "What Child Is This?" (this song should be in the hymn book), "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear", "Hark The Harold Angels Sing" (this song is about a conversation between one of the shepherds and someone he meets while going to see the Lord), "The First Noel", and "Silent Night". I just love singing. I'm not that good but I know that each song is a prayer to the Lord!
On the eighth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Eight hours of sleep. I don't get the chance to sleep for the recommended 8 hours very often but it really is a blessing. This plus following the Word of Wisdom is so wonderful! I love being healthy and I hope that I can always be healthy enough to be active with my family and do what I enjoy.
On the ninth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Nine wedding announcements. I was lucky enough to receive wedding announcements for so many friends! And the best thing is that they were/will be sealed in the House of the Lord!!! It is such a blessing to be able to be sealed to the one you love for all eternity!! I hope I can soon (maybe in 9 months haha jk).
On the tenth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Ten weeks left! Elder Harris gets home in about 10 weeks!!! YESSS!!! I'm so glad that the two years are almost done!! I don't know the exact day he gets back but I do know that his visa expires on Feb 27th. He wants to "fix" his visa so that he can extend for 30 more days but I hope that he doesn't! Its not that I don't want him to serve the Lord but two years is just so long! We'll have to see what the Lord has in mind...
On the eleventh day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Eleven years of volleyball. Volleyball has been such a huge part of my life! I was on my first really team eleven years ago. I have met so many people through this sport and I can't even imagine life without it. There are countless life lessons that I have learned on the court. I wouldn't change it for the world!! I am so glad that I can stay involved by being a coach! Thanks to my dad I have had the best training around!
On the twelfth day of Christmas I was blessed with...
Twelve more months. Another year has past and I am still here on this earth with my family and friends. I have been so blessed to be surrounded by those that I love. I am looking forward to another year and I pray that nothing tragic will happen. But if it does I know that with the Lord's help, all things are ok!!
These are my twelve days of Christmas. Merry Christmas and don't forget the true meaning of Christmas!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
The 80/20 Rule
I watched a movie a while back called Why Did I Get Married?. Its about four couples that have been friends for along time. Each year they go on a couples retreat to answer that question. One of the couple ends up getting divorced because of secrets that get out while on the retreat. Later on, the divorced man (who is a jerk!) complains to the other men that his new girlfriend doesn't do anything but shop. That is when the 80/20 rule comes in. The guy had left his wife (the 80) and went for the other girl (the 20). The concept behind this rule is that when you are in a relationship you will only get 80% of what you want, ever. Then if you start looking at the 20% that you can get from someone else it looks pretty good. Until you actually get the 20. By then its too late to get the 80 back.
What would make someone leave the 80 and go for the 20? I'm not sure all the reasons, but my really good friend helped me figure out why I would leave the 80.
Right now, Tim is my 80. He gets back in February and I'm scared. Yup, scared! There is some excitement but I would have to say that scared is the dominating feeling right now. I think that fear is what has made me want to date. I see someone that is a great guy but can only give me 20 and I jump into it. At first I am happy and infatuated. I start thinking maybe this is the guy. He could make me happy right. Well, in all reality, I would be miserable in the future and thinking "What if I had waited for Tim?".
I went on a date over the weekend and I started falling for the 20. I talked to my friend about it and she was straight forward and honest. That was what I needed! Now, I'm holding to that 80 with a death grip!
A word to the wise. Don't let FEAR, ANGER, SADNESS, etc. give you an excuse to leave the 80. Look towards the future and make the decision now that will keep you happy later.
What would make someone leave the 80 and go for the 20? I'm not sure all the reasons, but my really good friend helped me figure out why I would leave the 80.
Right now, Tim is my 80. He gets back in February and I'm scared. Yup, scared! There is some excitement but I would have to say that scared is the dominating feeling right now. I think that fear is what has made me want to date. I see someone that is a great guy but can only give me 20 and I jump into it. At first I am happy and infatuated. I start thinking maybe this is the guy. He could make me happy right. Well, in all reality, I would be miserable in the future and thinking "What if I had waited for Tim?".
I went on a date over the weekend and I started falling for the 20. I talked to my friend about it and she was straight forward and honest. That was what I needed! Now, I'm holding to that 80 with a death grip!
A word to the wise. Don't let FEAR, ANGER, SADNESS, etc. give you an excuse to leave the 80. Look towards the future and make the decision now that will keep you happy later.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Poetry
Have you ever written a poem? I haven't. Well, I can no longer say that. I was given the assignment to write seven or more poems about my life. My life? Poems? Yeah right! I had no idea about what to do. I didn't know the first thing about poetry. Ask Wendy. I had to call and ask her for help with homework. After thinking about it, I decided to take the easy way out. Write about other people that have been in my life. Why is that the easy way out? Because it isn't about me. (I really don't like writing about me for assignment.) I got it somewhat figured out. And here are the fruits of my labor. I would love for whoever reads this to leave a comment about one or more of the poems. What do you think? Thanks!
Falling Away from Home
Teaching comes to an end
Harvesting the lessons learned
Leading to a world so rough
Giving all there is to give
Hoping that it’s enough
Waiting for the rough to pass
Dreaming of the new to come
Wanting it to never end
Making space for new gain
Knowing that the time is spent
Letting go, the biggest joy
Summer Sisters
An unbreakable bond exists. It started out strong and grew with every addition. Five parts in all, each part adding to the whole in an inimitable way. What makes the part? A sister, with laughs and smiles.
The smiles and laughs are pinpricks of light. There are too many to count. Each laugh and smile adds up. Each pinprick of light gathers together. Every moment is a day in the summer. The whole is warm and bright.
The occasional grouping of clouds holds no effect on the warmth that is gathered, gathered from irreplaceable sources. Forever together. No distance can break an unbreakable bond.
Stars
Wander and wonder through
There are so many
None are the same
There is glowing and dimming
One shines brightest
Always there, always glowing
Noticed first when I was young
It is ever present though hidden at times
Glowing bright when direction is needed
Pointing towards the north
Past all the dim glows
The big and the little
Some leave, others stay forever in the background
Parts of a whole but not missed when gone
Deadly Winter
Death has taken its toll
Slow at first, creeping to every hole
Numbing senses, killing all
False hope is shown
But never known
There is no cry or call
No one is left behind
Death has all confined
A New Spring
Warmth enters and new life begins
Comfort flows into the cracks
The woes of life chased away
Joy and hope replace each one
Not known before but cherished now
New lessons that lie ahead
Are learned with two, not just one
Two old intertwine to make new life
Strong growth starts and blooms
Promises of forever are told
Sun of Friendship
It is said to be there
Never leaving, never gone
Only glimpses touch the ground
There is hope and faith with every ray.
Breaking through, hope is done
Warmth, instead, surrounds
Faith is now knowledge
Forever there, never to leave again
Happiness warms and stays
Always to be seen
A Touch of the Moon
Ever present, a gentle force
Little touches here and there
Remnants of a brighter source
Teaching lessons from the past
Imprints of a softened light
Comfort given ever free
Always given with delight
Leaving memories as a gift
Unstoppable Rain
Moods change with a flash of light. Sometimes raging and hard, but the next moment so soft and barely there. Unable to contain, it’s a force all its own. An undecided force from Heaven. Without this force, no life would go on. Sorely missed when gone and impossible to replace.
It’s a refreshing source of different in a life filled with similarities. Five parts are alike but one is different. A necessary force that keeps all the rest grounded. What uncontainable force can ground the rest? A brother.
Falling Away from Home
Teaching comes to an end
Harvesting the lessons learned
Leading to a world so rough
Giving all there is to give
Hoping that it’s enough
Waiting for the rough to pass
Dreaming of the new to come
Wanting it to never end
Making space for new gain
Knowing that the time is spent
Letting go, the biggest joy
Summer Sisters
An unbreakable bond exists. It started out strong and grew with every addition. Five parts in all, each part adding to the whole in an inimitable way. What makes the part? A sister, with laughs and smiles.
The smiles and laughs are pinpricks of light. There are too many to count. Each laugh and smile adds up. Each pinprick of light gathers together. Every moment is a day in the summer. The whole is warm and bright.
The occasional grouping of clouds holds no effect on the warmth that is gathered, gathered from irreplaceable sources. Forever together. No distance can break an unbreakable bond.
Stars
Wander and wonder through
There are so many
None are the same
There is glowing and dimming
One shines brightest
Always there, always glowing
Noticed first when I was young
It is ever present though hidden at times
Glowing bright when direction is needed
Pointing towards the north
Past all the dim glows
The big and the little
Some leave, others stay forever in the background
Parts of a whole but not missed when gone
Deadly Winter
Death has taken its toll
Slow at first, creeping to every hole
Numbing senses, killing all
False hope is shown
But never known
There is no cry or call
No one is left behind
Death has all confined
A New Spring
Warmth enters and new life begins
Comfort flows into the cracks
The woes of life chased away
Joy and hope replace each one
Not known before but cherished now
New lessons that lie ahead
Are learned with two, not just one
Two old intertwine to make new life
Strong growth starts and blooms
Promises of forever are told
Sun of Friendship
It is said to be there
Never leaving, never gone
Only glimpses touch the ground
There is hope and faith with every ray.
Breaking through, hope is done
Warmth, instead, surrounds
Faith is now knowledge
Forever there, never to leave again
Happiness warms and stays
Always to be seen
A Touch of the Moon
Ever present, a gentle force
Little touches here and there
Remnants of a brighter source
Teaching lessons from the past
Imprints of a softened light
Comfort given ever free
Always given with delight
Leaving memories as a gift
Unstoppable Rain
Moods change with a flash of light. Sometimes raging and hard, but the next moment so soft and barely there. Unable to contain, it’s a force all its own. An undecided force from Heaven. Without this force, no life would go on. Sorely missed when gone and impossible to replace.
It’s a refreshing source of different in a life filled with similarities. Five parts are alike but one is different. A necessary force that keeps all the rest grounded. What uncontainable force can ground the rest? A brother.
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