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Sunday, April 6, 2014
Back in the Saddle Again
Hello world! Or at least the portion of the world that will read this :D
I have not been very consistent in my blogging since I've been home from my mission. Last week, I attended LDS Share, a conference about spreading the gospel online, and was inspired to be better at sharing the gospel through social media. There were a lot of fantastic suggestions as to how to increase the effect of things I already do and how to start doing things I haven't been doing. So here I am!
This weekend was conference. It is a weekend full of talks by the Prophet, Apostles, and other leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was fantastic. I love being able to hear the words that our Heavenly Father wants us to hear at this time.
Life in general is fantastic. I absolutely love living in my condo. I love sitting here and knowing it's mine. I love that I got to pick everything in it and being so happy with how it turned out. I hope I'll be able to live here at least a few years with my husband so he can appreciate it too :D
I'll leave it at that for now. Life is great!
Whit
I have not been very consistent in my blogging since I've been home from my mission. Last week, I attended LDS Share, a conference about spreading the gospel online, and was inspired to be better at sharing the gospel through social media. There were a lot of fantastic suggestions as to how to increase the effect of things I already do and how to start doing things I haven't been doing. So here I am!
This weekend was conference. It is a weekend full of talks by the Prophet, Apostles, and other leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was fantastic. I love being able to hear the words that our Heavenly Father wants us to hear at this time.
Life in general is fantastic. I absolutely love living in my condo. I love sitting here and knowing it's mine. I love that I got to pick everything in it and being so happy with how it turned out. I hope I'll be able to live here at least a few years with my husband so he can appreciate it too :D
I'll leave it at that for now. Life is great!
Whit
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Great Sunday Ideas
My friend posted these fantastic ideas on his blog. I wanted to link to them on Pinterest, but didn't want to risk his family's privacy, so I'm reposting and pinning them from here.
PIE Sunday
(Priesthood Interviews for Everyone)
On these Sundays, I will hold a priesthood interview with everyone individually. We will talk about personal prayers and scripture study, their goals, and resolve any concerns or questions they may have. This will also be when Amy and I hold our companionship inventory. After dinner, we will all enjoy a pie together.
MTC Sunday
(Missionary Training Center)
We have been counseled to make our homes little missionary training centers. On MTC day, we will study together one chapter from Preach My Gospel and one of the missionary lessons. Doing this will allow us to get through all 13 chapters of Preach My Gospel in one year, and go over each lesson four times. We will also try to memorize a new scripture each month.
CTR Sunday
(Current Temple Recommend)
These Sundays will serve as a focus on things we need to do to remain worthy to enter the temple, and will also help prepare each family member for sacred covenants made in the House of the Lord. When possible, we will visit the temple grounds on a Sunday together as a family.
FAN Sunday
(Fellowship a Neighbor)
This Sunday is an ideal time to do home and visiting teaching, although those assignments obviously won't be limited to this one Sunday only. Some ideas for this Sunday include: invite some over for dinner, visit someone in need, perform an act of service for someone, or plan a service activity for the following week.
SWM Sunday
(Sound of Worthy Music)
In the First Presidency message in front of the hymn book, they say fill our homes "with the sound of worthy music." These Sundays will give us an opportunity as a family to learn a new hymn or primary song together. We will also learn the history of the song and read the scriptures that go along with it.
The activities we do with these themes will change and vary as our children get older, but we are excited to use these ideas to help us focus on the Lord on the Sabbath Day and to do His will.
PIE Sunday
(Priesthood Interviews for Everyone)
On these Sundays, I will hold a priesthood interview with everyone individually. We will talk about personal prayers and scripture study, their goals, and resolve any concerns or questions they may have. This will also be when Amy and I hold our companionship inventory. After dinner, we will all enjoy a pie together.
MTC Sunday
(Missionary Training Center)
We have been counseled to make our homes little missionary training centers. On MTC day, we will study together one chapter from Preach My Gospel and one of the missionary lessons. Doing this will allow us to get through all 13 chapters of Preach My Gospel in one year, and go over each lesson four times. We will also try to memorize a new scripture each month.
CTR Sunday
(Current Temple Recommend)
These Sundays will serve as a focus on things we need to do to remain worthy to enter the temple, and will also help prepare each family member for sacred covenants made in the House of the Lord. When possible, we will visit the temple grounds on a Sunday together as a family.
FAN Sunday
(Fellowship a Neighbor)
This Sunday is an ideal time to do home and visiting teaching, although those assignments obviously won't be limited to this one Sunday only. Some ideas for this Sunday include: invite some over for dinner, visit someone in need, perform an act of service for someone, or plan a service activity for the following week.
SWM Sunday
(Sound of Worthy Music)
In the First Presidency message in front of the hymn book, they say fill our homes "with the sound of worthy music." These Sundays will give us an opportunity as a family to learn a new hymn or primary song together. We will also learn the history of the song and read the scriptures that go along with it.
The activities we do with these themes will change and vary as our children get older, but we are excited to use these ideas to help us focus on the Lord on the Sabbath Day and to do His will.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Catching up....
Remember that one time I hadn't posted since July...of 2012. Yeah. I think it's time to start posting again :D
Well! In July of 2012 I was happily working at Deseret Book, just 4 months separated from my mission, and considering one of two options--teaching English in China or going back to school for my MBA. I had applications in at the Jordan and Canyons school districts, but hadn't heard back from anyone. I was actually quite pleased! I didn't want to teach and I was happy that I could say that I'd applied, but--ah shucks--no one had called for an interview.
Around that time, I was sitting in Sunday School when I had the thought, "I would accept a teaching job if I was offered one." This was NOT a thought I wanted to have, so I knew it was Heavenly Father. Right after that, I had the thought, "You will have a teaching job in the fall." I wrote these thoughts down because I knew it was inspiration from Heavenly Father.
That week, Karen Thompson came by my house. She was a leader when I was in the YW program and was also a principal I had worked under when doing a long-term sub. I wasn't there, but she told my mom that if I wanted a teaching job, she would certainly pass on a recommendation. Perfect timing.
So I started being more aggressive in my hunt for a job! I looked on teachers-teachers and applied like crazy. In the Jordan District, however, year-round schools abound. That means that school starts in July for 3 of the 4 tracks. Even those that weren't year-round would be starting the next month. I realized most were already staffed. As I applied for jobs, I got quite a few responses informing me that they'd already filled the position. Despite that, I knew I would have a teaching job in the fall.
After work on Aug 10, I got a call from Herriman Elementary (where I didn't even recall applying) asking me to set up an interview the following Tuesday. I was still at work, so I went to talk to my manager about leaving early that day. I also mentioned that if I got the job, I'd have to start pretty soon.
I went in for the interview on Aug 14. I met with the principal and one of the sixth grade teachers. I had always wanted to teach the younger grades, but took what I could get. They called me the next day to hire me and inform me I needed to be at the school the day after. So I started on Thursday and the kids started that next Monday. Talk about a whirlwind!
Almost immediately, I was so grateful for Heavenly Father's hand in procuring me this position. Sixth grade is exactly where I need to be. I loved those kids SO much. I'm now in my second year of teaching and love these kids SO much, too! I absolutely love being a teacher and am so grateful that Heavenly Father helped me to see that and that I was in tune enough to listen.
Well! In July of 2012 I was happily working at Deseret Book, just 4 months separated from my mission, and considering one of two options--teaching English in China or going back to school for my MBA. I had applications in at the Jordan and Canyons school districts, but hadn't heard back from anyone. I was actually quite pleased! I didn't want to teach and I was happy that I could say that I'd applied, but--ah shucks--no one had called for an interview.
Around that time, I was sitting in Sunday School when I had the thought, "I would accept a teaching job if I was offered one." This was NOT a thought I wanted to have, so I knew it was Heavenly Father. Right after that, I had the thought, "You will have a teaching job in the fall." I wrote these thoughts down because I knew it was inspiration from Heavenly Father.
That week, Karen Thompson came by my house. She was a leader when I was in the YW program and was also a principal I had worked under when doing a long-term sub. I wasn't there, but she told my mom that if I wanted a teaching job, she would certainly pass on a recommendation. Perfect timing.
So I started being more aggressive in my hunt for a job! I looked on teachers-teachers and applied like crazy. In the Jordan District, however, year-round schools abound. That means that school starts in July for 3 of the 4 tracks. Even those that weren't year-round would be starting the next month. I realized most were already staffed. As I applied for jobs, I got quite a few responses informing me that they'd already filled the position. Despite that, I knew I would have a teaching job in the fall.
After work on Aug 10, I got a call from Herriman Elementary (where I didn't even recall applying) asking me to set up an interview the following Tuesday. I was still at work, so I went to talk to my manager about leaving early that day. I also mentioned that if I got the job, I'd have to start pretty soon.
I went in for the interview on Aug 14. I met with the principal and one of the sixth grade teachers. I had always wanted to teach the younger grades, but took what I could get. They called me the next day to hire me and inform me I needed to be at the school the day after. So I started on Thursday and the kids started that next Monday. Talk about a whirlwind!
Almost immediately, I was so grateful for Heavenly Father's hand in procuring me this position. Sixth grade is exactly where I need to be. I loved those kids SO much. I'm now in my second year of teaching and love these kids SO much, too! I absolutely love being a teacher and am so grateful that Heavenly Father helped me to see that and that I was in tune enough to listen.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
A Split Second
Well..I guess I failed on the weekly posting thing. Life's been good! I love having all of my brothers home! We had an EXCELLENT trip to Seattle. Life's been fabulous!
I've been reading this incredible new book by Merilee Boyack--Standing Up in a Sit-Down World. It's really been opening my eyes to what I can do in this world. I have a whole list of notes I want to share, but they're downstairs, so I'll just do one for now!! This is kind of a summary of what I read:
Think about how long it takes to smile at your cashier--a split-second--yet it brightens their day! How long does it take to tell a friend/family member you're proud of them--a split-second--yet it brightens their day! How long does it take to give your dog a good scratch between the ears--a few seconds--yet it brightens his day! She challenged us to lift our right arms to the square and pledge to give away 5 split-seconds every day. What a thought! Brightening days 5 times a day! And it's infectious!! Pretty soon, we'll be addicted to it, spreading joy at the grocery store, at work, and on the freeway!
Isn't that such a cool idea?! It truly empowered me and helped me to see what I could do to improve the life of others in an incredibly simple way. I challenge you all to do it!!!
Love ya!
Whit
I've been reading this incredible new book by Merilee Boyack--Standing Up in a Sit-Down World. It's really been opening my eyes to what I can do in this world. I have a whole list of notes I want to share, but they're downstairs, so I'll just do one for now!! This is kind of a summary of what I read:
Think about how long it takes to smile at your cashier--a split-second--yet it brightens their day! How long does it take to tell a friend/family member you're proud of them--a split-second--yet it brightens their day! How long does it take to give your dog a good scratch between the ears--a few seconds--yet it brightens his day! She challenged us to lift our right arms to the square and pledge to give away 5 split-seconds every day. What a thought! Brightening days 5 times a day! And it's infectious!! Pretty soon, we'll be addicted to it, spreading joy at the grocery store, at work, and on the freeway!
Isn't that such a cool idea?! It truly empowered me and helped me to see what I could do to improve the life of others in an incredibly simple way. I challenge you all to do it!!!
Love ya!
Whit
Friday, June 29, 2012
A Couple of Awesome Weeks
Yes..I'm postdating this. I really did write it on the 29th---just didn't upload it :D
Get ready for a doozy!
Well, we’re just driving through Idaho on our way to
Seattle via Bend, OR, so I guess I have some time to do a blog post!
Monday June 18
We did something monumentous for FHE, I’m sure, but I
can’t remember which monumentous thing it was.
(Word is saying that monumentous is not a word….is this true?!) Oh! I
remembered! We did a service project and
cleaned up the trails around the River Bottoms in SoJo. ‘Twas fun.
Tuesday June 19
Today I got the day off to get together with Megs, Whit
K, and Lizzle! Meg’s hubby Scott and her
baby Savanna came too, which was really fun. We had a picnic together and then
went on a non-hike to a waterfall. It
was super fun! After that, Megs and I
went to the Y to walk around and reminisce.
I ended up giving blood—it was exactly 8 weeks from the last time—and
then we went to Sugar and Spice for some ice cream. We took a stroll through the BYU Bookstore
and then I dropped her off to her hubby at Costco.
(Megs has pics...so when I get them I'll share them!)
That night was a Relief Society Tea Party. I wanted to wear a specific dress, but it
didn’t fit like I would like, so I opted for a princess dress. I figured that little girls dress as
princesses at tea parties so it would work—not so much. Some people didn’t even wear dresses and there
I was dressed as Rapunzel. Good thing I
like dressing up :D They did a great job
on the event, but as soon as it came to idle chitchat, Tawni and I got
antsy—the mission’ll do that to ya! We
decided to RedBox a movie. Like Crazy
sounded good, so we tried it. It was
awful. Rather disappointing, but at
least with someone I love!! :D
Wednesday June 20
The day before Code-man got home. I was supposed to have orchestra rehearsal
for Cinderella, but it got canceled, so I stayed home and cleaned. It felt so good and was really nice to not
have to be somewhere!
Thursday June 21
CODY GOT HOME!!!
After work I ran over to the Salt Lake temple to do a session. Chazzer picked me up afterward and we booked
it to the airport. Code’s flight landed
early and we thought we were going to miss his epic descent on the
escalator. The missionaries decided to
dawdle, so we had plenty of time. It was
so good to see him! He wasn’t hungry,
but we were all famished. He conceded
that he could go for a frosty, so we headed off to Wendy’s! We were all enjoying our time when we
realized we were going to miss his releasing and we sped home. Then we stayed up late enjoying one another’s
company.
Friday June 22
Chazzer turned 19 today.
We went out to Texas Roadhouse for his birthday and I met up with Sister
Johnson, an old companion, while there.
After that, it was off to the Jorgensen’s for Harry Potter movie
night. We watched the 7pt1 and ended
around 12 or 1. They sent us off to
watch the second DVD at our place. We
stuck it in Clearplay, but I couldn’t get to the menu to adjust the settings,
so the violence was edited on high. In
Harry Potter, that means that every time they say Avada Kedavra, they cut out
the death…slightly anticlimactic.
Saturday June 23
The Summit!! At
12:30 we showed up to the institute for our cruise. 1pm was John Bytheway. He gave an excellent talk on marinating
ourselves like chicken. After a little
break, we had a great talk by Sheri Dew prefaced by a beautiful song by Jessie
Clark Funk. Next was EFY games. Finally, it was time for the luau
dinner. It was DELICIOUS!! After dinner we had another speaker—Alisa
Goodwin Snell aka Utah’s dating coach.
She’s pretty entertaining! Then
we had the dance. Cody and Kyle stayed,
which they weren’t planning on doing, and we had a lot of fun!
Sunday June 24
I got to go to Elder Garner’s homecoming! It was fun to see Pres and Sis Summerhays as
well as E Allsop and E Garner. Love my
Lancaster boys! He did a great job. That night, we had a fireside in the
tabernacle that was great. The speaker’s
daughter sang—she was fabulous. As was
David Osmond. Over to the park for some
ice cream and then home for the night.
Monday June 25
Finally on this week!
For HE (That’s going to take some getting used to) we played water
balloon volleyball. There weren’t enough
towels at first, so Tawni, Kyle, and I played Rummikub with Sis
Ripplinger. We went and played and my
brother tried to play matchmaker by making me go meet some new guy and be his
partner. He was nice, though, so all’s
well that ends well, right? We went home
a little early because Megs and fam stopped by the house. I love them!
That was the night!
Tuesday June 26
Tuesday night we headed down to Manti for the pageant
with Hillary, Tawni, and my bros. We
stopped at a pizza place that wasn’t as good as it should’ve been and made it
to the temple grounds JUST in time for it to start. It was great!
We got home late :D
Wednesday June 27
After work I had an eye exam-I’ll be getting reading
glasses! Then I was supposed to have
orchestra practice, but it got cancelled again.
Instead, we ended up hiking donut falls!
SO fun! We literally climbed up
the waterfall! We went with the Quinns,
Leon, my bros, Alex (their new roommate), Holly, Kelly, and Max. It was SO much fun! Then we had movie night at our house—Mirror,
Mirror. LOVE that movie! My bros and Alex stayed from the hiking group
and we added Crysi, Tawni, Kami, and Steven (one of Cody’s comps). It was a blast. After the movie we stayed up singing and
swapping stories.
Thursday June 28
I had dentist
appointment after work and then headed to the institute to help someone with
the organ. We were locked out, but I had
an interview there pretty soon after, so I just chilled and read a book
outside. After the interview was flash
mob practice! I’m SO excited to be in my
first flash mob—total bucket list experience.
I met a girl who is the little sister of a woman In my ward, so that was
neat, too. At home, Kyle had prepared some
AWESOME shrimp, so it was dinner, an episode of Love in the Wild, and then
BEDTIME!
Friday June 29
I was super busy this week and hadn’t had a chance to go
to the temple, so I hopped over to the Jordan River temple to do some initiatories. Then it was home for my home teachers at
5:45. They couldn’t make it, but not to
worry—visiting teachers came at 6pm.
Must be the end of the month, eh?
Stand by for more on that! Our
ward had an Amazing Race date night and Kyle and I were helping with one of the
stations, so we headed to the church at 7pm.
At 8:45 my comp picked me up because we had our own visiting teaching to
do! I LOVE that I visit teach two of my
best friends—Jenni and Tawni. Awesome
:D I got to chat it up with them and
then head home to look at some grad schools online while I waited for laundry
to get done. I went to bed around 1, got
up at 5ish to move some laundry, and then up at 6:30 to get ready to head
out! Now we’re on the road :D
Stay tuned for more awesomeness!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
A Week of Adventure and Fun!
Man, life is so great, you know!? It was such a busy week. I feel like these last few/next few are more like my letters to the world again. Oh well! Maybe if I have some deep thoughts about some random subject I can add them during the week. So...on to the week!
Monday
We went hiking for Home Evening! It was SO fun! The initial hike was super steep, but it was a REAL hike ;D No paved trail. When we reached the "destination" there was a GORGEOUS waterfall. We waded through the freezing water, sacrificing for a good picture :D
There were people scaling the rocks (look behind me), so I decided we should climb higher too! We didn't climb by the waterfall, but climbed quite a ways up on some rocks. Rock climbing is SO fun! Who knew!? And even more--who knew I could actually do it!? There was a gorgeous view of the valley from the top. This is a pic of me and the view and then some of my friends climbing back down.
That night, we watched Pirates 4 for my first time.
Tuesday
Institute forum taught by Mayor Applegarth. 'Twas good!
Wednesday
Our chuch's floor was just refinished, so they have to keep the doors open from 9am-9pm to air it out. I was in charge of guarding it from 6pm-9pm. I got to talk to tons of people from PA which was great!
Thursday
I was supposed to have Cinderella rehearsal, but it got canceled. I ended up going to an acting workshop with my neighbors. They had guests from Broadway who came to teach. It was fun to watch!
Friday
I got to do nothing Friday night, which was pretty great!!
Saturday
FULL day!
6:30am--helping Hillary set up for a garage sale
9am--I though I was going to help clean the temple grounds, but I was off by a day, so I went to the South Jordan Country Fest Parade with Tawni, Brooke, Curtis, and Lucy. Check out our awesome hats!
1pm Cinderella Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
3:30pm We got to go help at a soup kitchen downtown. It was a neat opportunity
6:30pm Luau!! They roasted a PIG! The meat was delicious!
8:30pm Pool Party--Our pool was opened this week!! Yay!!
10pm Movie at Michelle's. I got to watch Ocean's 11 for the first time--love it!
Sunday
My cousin TJ received the Melchizedek Priesthood, so we headed up to Oakley. I got to go for another ride with my Uncle up the canyon. So gorgeous!
It's another great week ahead! Roomie reunion (with MEGHANN!!), Cody gets home, and the Summit!!
Whit
Monday
We went hiking for Home Evening! It was SO fun! The initial hike was super steep, but it was a REAL hike ;D No paved trail. When we reached the "destination" there was a GORGEOUS waterfall. We waded through the freezing water, sacrificing for a good picture :D
Tuesday
Institute forum taught by Mayor Applegarth. 'Twas good!
Wednesday
Our chuch's floor was just refinished, so they have to keep the doors open from 9am-9pm to air it out. I was in charge of guarding it from 6pm-9pm. I got to talk to tons of people from PA which was great!
Thursday
I was supposed to have Cinderella rehearsal, but it got canceled. I ended up going to an acting workshop with my neighbors. They had guests from Broadway who came to teach. It was fun to watch!
Friday
I got to do nothing Friday night, which was pretty great!!
Saturday
FULL day!
6:30am--helping Hillary set up for a garage sale
9am--I though I was going to help clean the temple grounds, but I was off by a day, so I went to the South Jordan Country Fest Parade with Tawni, Brooke, Curtis, and Lucy. Check out our awesome hats!
3:30pm We got to go help at a soup kitchen downtown. It was a neat opportunity
6:30pm Luau!! They roasted a PIG! The meat was delicious!
8:30pm Pool Party--Our pool was opened this week!! Yay!!
10pm Movie at Michelle's. I got to watch Ocean's 11 for the first time--love it!
Sunday
My cousin TJ received the Melchizedek Priesthood, so we headed up to Oakley. I got to go for another ride with my Uncle up the canyon. So gorgeous!
It's another great week ahead! Roomie reunion (with MEGHANN!!), Cody gets home, and the Summit!!
Whit
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Life is Grand!
So my friend Whit posts EVERY Sunday...and I seriously admire her for that. I think I'm going to try that, because my journal has been very lonely since I got home and I want some record of my life aside from facebook status updates.
I've been very busy, which has been wonderful! I just want to make this a summer of awesomeness, so I'm trying my darnedest. Here are some of my adventures so far!!
Watching Tangled for the first time with my neighbor--in princess attire of course!!
Purchased my own Tangled dress.
Went to Festival of Colors with Kyle and Marie
Celebrated Tawni's return from her mission to Bolivia!!
Talked to Cody on Skype for Mother's Day (he gets home in 11 days!!!)
Went to see TJ's graduation in Kamas--and then went on a motorcycle ride up the canyon with my uncle!
Went on a hike with Hillary---because I'm a hiker now! We went up Big Cottonwood Canyon and blazed our own trail!
And there are so many more adventures yet to be had!! Friday night I went to a Ryan Shupe Concert. Saturday I started rehearsals to be in the orchestra for Cinderella. This week there's a luau. The next week Cody gets home and that weekend is the summit. The next weekend we're going to Manti. Throw in there a trip to Seattle. Trek's at the beginning of August. Chazzer leaves on his mission shortly after that. Every Wednesday, we have a group that does Summer Nights-random fun activities. It's a summer full of awesomeness and I'm so excited!!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Back in the Saddle Again
Well, I'm back! I've been home for just over a month and the million dollar questions seems to be--what are you doing now?!
School: I finished up at BYU before the mission, so I am a certified teacher without a teaching position!
Work: I started back at good old Deseret Book the day after I got home. It's been SO wonderful. I absolutely love this company and my coworkers! I work downtown at the beautiful City Creek Center, so I get to ride Trax every day, which I LOVE. It gives me some awesome reading time.
Boys: Well...currently taking applications :D haha
Other: I'm trying to make it a goal to go to institute and the temple each week. I've been able to do it so far! I need to get better about the quality and quantity of my scripture reading.
Well, that's about it so far! I'm excited to be home and start this next chapter in my life!!
Love ya'll!
Sist Whitney
School: I finished up at BYU before the mission, so I am a certified teacher without a teaching position!
Work: I started back at good old Deseret Book the day after I got home. It's been SO wonderful. I absolutely love this company and my coworkers! I work downtown at the beautiful City Creek Center, so I get to ride Trax every day, which I LOVE. It gives me some awesome reading time.
Boys: Well...currently taking applications :D haha
Other: I'm trying to make it a goal to go to institute and the temple each week. I've been able to do it so far! I need to get better about the quality and quantity of my scripture reading.
Well, that's about it so far! I'm excited to be home and start this next chapter in my life!!
Love ya'll!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Mission!!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Some lyrics I wrote
I wrote this when I got bored during a seminar on 9/29/09
For many years I’ve dressed up
It’s something I enjoy
I get to be somebody else
It always brings me joy
This year I am a princess
From a favorite fairy tale
I prance ‘round in my ball gown
The happiness never fails
I went to show my neighbor
A four-year-old little girl
She loved to see my princess dress
It’s so much fun to her
I called her princess Meagan
She balked at the title
“I’m not a princess now,” she said
“I’m just a little girl.”
“Of course you are a princess
And I’m a princess too”
“I know that you’re a princess
I see the dress on you.
My dress is still upstairs
I’m not a princess now
I can go put my gown on
And then I’ll take a bow.”
“But I’m always a princess
Not just when in this dress
And you’re always a princess too”
“I am?” she asked “Oh yes!”
“You have a Heavenly Father
Who is a royal king
And you and I are daughters
It makes me want to sing.”
“In heaven we are royal
And we’re royal here as well
One day we’ll both queens
But as princesses here we dwell”
“You don’t need any dresses
Your heritage is divine”
Listen, your father is saying
“You’re a princess and you’re mine.”
For many years I’ve dressed up
It’s something I enjoy
I get to be somebody else
It always brings me joy
This year I am a princess
From a favorite fairy tale
I prance ‘round in my ball gown
The happiness never fails
I went to show my neighbor
A four-year-old little girl
She loved to see my princess dress
It’s so much fun to her
I called her princess Meagan
She balked at the title
“I’m not a princess now,” she said
“I’m just a little girl.”
“Of course you are a princess
And I’m a princess too”
“I know that you’re a princess
I see the dress on you.
My dress is still upstairs
I’m not a princess now
I can go put my gown on
And then I’ll take a bow.”
“But I’m always a princess
Not just when in this dress
And you’re always a princess too”
“I am?” she asked “Oh yes!”
“You have a Heavenly Father
Who is a royal king
And you and I are daughters
It makes me want to sing.”
“In heaven we are royal
And we’re royal here as well
One day we’ll both queens
But as princesses here we dwell”
“You don’t need any dresses
Your heritage is divine”
Listen, your father is saying
“You’re a princess and you’re mine.”
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Life as I Know It
Well, life is crazy!
For those of you who don't know, I have been called to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Here is the video of me opening my call!
So...Pittsburgh here I come! My mission actually covers 4/5 of the state plus some of Ohio, New York, and West Virginia. I get more and more excited as September 1 approaches. I can hardly wait!
Just last week, my brother Cody went into the MTC. He's going to the Nicaragua Managua Mission. You can read about his mission here. It's pretty lonely at home now! Kyle is on his mission in Argentina right now as well! This is his blog. He has another year out. We'll have three missionaries out for 9 months! Crazy!
I'm currently working at the Downtown Deseret Book and absolutely loving it. I have the best boss I could ever imagine and work for a great company. Being downtown, I get to see a lot of LDS celebrities and wives of GAs. Sister Nelson came in just last week!
I'm also still subbing when I can, but there are significantly fewer job openings during the summer :D I'll just have to take as much as I can get!
Once I'm on my mission, this blog will be kept up on a weekly basis by my dad. He'll post the main letters I send home for all to see!
Anyway, I'm off! Hopefully I'll get better at blogging, especially as I have my last few adventures before I depart!
For those of you who don't know, I have been called to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Here is the video of me opening my call!
So...Pittsburgh here I come! My mission actually covers 4/5 of the state plus some of Ohio, New York, and West Virginia. I get more and more excited as September 1 approaches. I can hardly wait!
Just last week, my brother Cody went into the MTC. He's going to the Nicaragua Managua Mission. You can read about his mission here. It's pretty lonely at home now! Kyle is on his mission in Argentina right now as well! This is his blog. He has another year out. We'll have three missionaries out for 9 months! Crazy!
I'm currently working at the Downtown Deseret Book and absolutely loving it. I have the best boss I could ever imagine and work for a great company. Being downtown, I get to see a lot of LDS celebrities and wives of GAs. Sister Nelson came in just last week!
I'm also still subbing when I can, but there are significantly fewer job openings during the summer :D I'll just have to take as much as I can get!
Once I'm on my mission, this blog will be kept up on a weekly basis by my dad. He'll post the main letters I send home for all to see!
Anyway, I'm off! Hopefully I'll get better at blogging, especially as I have my last few adventures before I depart!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
A Full and Thankful Heart
I am so incredibly thankful for my Heavenly Father tonight! As I was driving home from work tonight, I just felt overwhelmed by his love. At work, I got into a book I thought I was going to hate, and am in love with. I'm thankful for a fantastic manager who realized it was a good idea to let his employees read books on the floor when it's slow (since it's a bookstore :D). I couldn't stop smiling while reading the book. My supervisor paid me a very high compliment as I was closing. I got to talk to my mom and Tawni as I walked to my car. As I was pulling towards the freeway is when I became so overwhelmed with happiness--a lot I believe because of Michael McLean's songs. They always touch my heart. I felt so loved by Heavenly Father and just that I am one of his precious daughters. As I was driving, I was thankful that I wasn't annoyed at being at a stoplight for forever. I was just happy. I'm thankful for the compassion I felt for those pulled to the side of the road (not that I can do anything to help, but I always try to put out a prayer). I felt so thankful as I happily pulled up to a yellow light instead of trying to rush through. Right after that, I almost plowed into a car that was stopped at a red light I apparently missed. Thankfully, I noticed just in time. I was thankful that Heavenly Father was with me and more importantly saved whoever was in that car. In my new car, my dash is always lit up, so I often don't notice if my headlights are on. I was thankful for the car behind me that flashed his brights until I turned my headlights on. I was thankful for the crisp night air, and once it got to chilly, for the heater. I just felt an overwhelming feeling of gratitude towards my Heavenly Father. I heard some amazing songs on the way home I want to share with friends and maybe make youtube videos for to share with others. I'm just so thankful!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
A New Mission in Life :D
Well...this'll be a short post, but I'm going on a mission! Many people know this already, but I thought I'd share on my blog as well :D At this point, I'm done with my part and just waiting for the papers to all end up with my bishop!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Life
Hey!
So I thought it was time for a new post :D
I'm currently nearing the end of a long-term sub job with the Jordan School District. It's in a 1st and 2nd grade special needs cluster. I'm definitely learning a lot about working with students with special needs! This ends March 31.
I get to spend spring break working like CRAZY at the Downtown SL Deseret Book Grand Opening! I'm so psyched! I've always wanted to do a ladies night down there, and now I get to!!
My mom was diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago now. She had surgery this last Tuesday and has been improving since then. We really don't know anything still.
A couple of my friends and I are planning a trip to Nauvoo. I am SO excited! Woot!
Oh--I also got a perm since my last post!
That's all for now :D
So I thought it was time for a new post :D
I'm currently nearing the end of a long-term sub job with the Jordan School District. It's in a 1st and 2nd grade special needs cluster. I'm definitely learning a lot about working with students with special needs! This ends March 31.
I get to spend spring break working like CRAZY at the Downtown SL Deseret Book Grand Opening! I'm so psyched! I've always wanted to do a ladies night down there, and now I get to!!
My mom was diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago now. She had surgery this last Tuesday and has been improving since then. We really don't know anything still.
A couple of my friends and I are planning a trip to Nauvoo. I am SO excited! Woot!
Oh--I also got a perm since my last post!
That's all for now :D
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tender Mercies of the Lord
Hey all!
I am now signed up for both the Canyons AND Jordan District for subbing. I have an interview with Canyons to get into the teacher's pool on Wednesday--I've already done that with Jordan.
When I was signing up to sub in Jordan, one of the women in HR notified me of a possible opening in 2nd grade for a full-time sub, just in case the 4th grade opening didn't happen.
Well, I haven't received any calls on the 4th grade, but I have on the 2nd! A woman from my home ward just happens to be the principal there! She was sent my information and surprised to realized she knows me! I have an interview with her and the team tomorrow.
Life is just grand right now :D I love it when things work out! And when they don't, I know there's a reason. I'm glad that I have a Father in Heaven who's looking out for me!
I am now signed up for both the Canyons AND Jordan District for subbing. I have an interview with Canyons to get into the teacher's pool on Wednesday--I've already done that with Jordan.
When I was signing up to sub in Jordan, one of the women in HR notified me of a possible opening in 2nd grade for a full-time sub, just in case the 4th grade opening didn't happen.
Well, I haven't received any calls on the 4th grade, but I have on the 2nd! A woman from my home ward just happens to be the principal there! She was sent my information and surprised to realized she knows me! I have an interview with her and the team tomorrow.
Life is just grand right now :D I love it when things work out! And when they don't, I know there's a reason. I'm glad that I have a Father in Heaven who's looking out for me!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
A Time for Change
Well hello!
Since I've lasted posted I have....wait for it...GRADUATED! I am now a Brigham Young University Alumni! Yay! I have a degree in Elementary Education and a teaching license, which I wasn't planning on using.
Cut to this past week or so. I'm going to be a teacher! I went in to apply for a substitute position, which I got, so long as I don't get a real teaching job! I have a screening interview tomorrow with the Jordan School District. If I pass it, I will get to interview for open positions, of which there are two currently. I'm really hoping for fourth grade--I love teaching that age group.
The last class I blogged about misses me! I get to visit them next week :D
I got a new car! It's super cute :D A blue 2010 Toyota Yaris 5-door hatchback. I love it! This is a picture from the internet.
For Christmas, my wonderful, beautiful, amazing cousin came into town and she, Tally, and I went shopping! I ended up with a new princess dress for Christmas :D Giselle..from Enchanted!
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Speaking of Christmas, Santa came shopping at Deseret Book!
I'm going to post-date a post about the Institute Ball back in Halloween time because it was fabulous.
Anywho, peace out for now!
Since I've lasted posted I have....wait for it...GRADUATED! I am now a Brigham Young University Alumni! Yay! I have a degree in Elementary Education and a teaching license, which I wasn't planning on using.
Cut to this past week or so. I'm going to be a teacher! I went in to apply for a substitute position, which I got, so long as I don't get a real teaching job! I have a screening interview tomorrow with the Jordan School District. If I pass it, I will get to interview for open positions, of which there are two currently. I'm really hoping for fourth grade--I love teaching that age group.
The last class I blogged about misses me! I get to visit them next week :D
I got a new car! It's super cute :D A blue 2010 Toyota Yaris 5-door hatchback. I love it! This is a picture from the internet.
For Christmas, my wonderful, beautiful, amazing cousin came into town and she, Tally, and I went shopping! I ended up with a new princess dress for Christmas :D Giselle..from Enchanted!
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Speaking of Christmas, Santa came shopping at Deseret Book!
I'm going to post-date a post about the Institute Ball back in Halloween time because it was fabulous.
Anywho, peace out for now!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Halloween Institute Ball
I had TONS of fun at this and thought I'd share some pics!
Friends
Jonessa and I
Tiffany and I
Tawni and I
Hillary and I
Natalie and I
Rachel, Lori, and I
Friends!
Other Disney Characters
Cruella DeVill and Belle
Sleeping Beauty and Belle
Malificent and Belle
Snow White and Belle
Cinderella and Belle
This random prince and Belle
Jack Sparrow and Belle
Belle and the Beast and Belle
I had so much fun!
Friends
Jonessa and I
Tiffany and I
Tawni and I
Hillary and I
Natalie and I
Rachel, Lori, and I
Friends!Other Disney Characters
Cruella DeVill and Belle
Sleeping Beauty and Belle
Malificent and Belle
Snow White and Belle
Cinderella and Belle
This random prince and Belle
Jack Sparrow and Belle
Belle and the Beast and Belle
I had so much fun!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Teaching Part 1
Well, it has been a wonderful two months! Today was my last day in my third grade class at Draper. It was sad, but also a celebration of what we've experienced together. There are some kids in that class that I hope to never forget--even stay in contact with. I hope my kids turn out like quite a few of them. There was one little boy in particular who really touched me.
This little boy is so cute. He is always smiling and laughing, but that is often overlooked because he is also often off task. My cooperating teacher and I decided to give him a behavior chart. The next day, he couldn't stop smiling as he told us that he completed everything. It was so fun to be able to tell him that he got to mark off one more completed task.
The last week or so, he's been home sick with the swine flu. The class called him along with the other sick kids to wish him well. His mother called back and told us how much that had really made his day.
I wrote each of the kids a note as a goodbye. His note read as follows:
I am so sad that you were so sick these last couple of weeks. I missed you in class! Every time you start talking, a grin lights up your face and brings a smile to mine. You are very funny too and can always make your classmates and I laugh.
I’ve seen a lot of your work that just came in from when you were sick and it is fantastic! You have been doing a great job of completing all your work and doing it well. I am so proud of you! Keep being a rockstar!
Love,
Ms. Denton
When I came back from a meeting, my teacher asked if I had talked to him about the note yet. He had told her that it made him almost cry because he was so happy. When he came back in from recess, he came up to me and said "thank you for the letter" and hugged me for a good 15 seconds. I think he was about to cry again--I know I was!
I hope this boy gets to partake of every opportunity that comes his way and more. It's amazing how much an 8-year-old can affect you!
This little boy is so cute. He is always smiling and laughing, but that is often overlooked because he is also often off task. My cooperating teacher and I decided to give him a behavior chart. The next day, he couldn't stop smiling as he told us that he completed everything. It was so fun to be able to tell him that he got to mark off one more completed task.
The last week or so, he's been home sick with the swine flu. The class called him along with the other sick kids to wish him well. His mother called back and told us how much that had really made his day.
I wrote each of the kids a note as a goodbye. His note read as follows:
I am so sad that you were so sick these last couple of weeks. I missed you in class! Every time you start talking, a grin lights up your face and brings a smile to mine. You are very funny too and can always make your classmates and I laugh.
I’ve seen a lot of your work that just came in from when you were sick and it is fantastic! You have been doing a great job of completing all your work and doing it well. I am so proud of you! Keep being a rockstar!
Love,
Ms. Denton
When I came back from a meeting, my teacher asked if I had talked to him about the note yet. He had told her that it made him almost cry because he was so happy. When he came back in from recess, he came up to me and said "thank you for the letter" and hugged me for a good 15 seconds. I think he was about to cry again--I know I was!
I hope this boy gets to partake of every opportunity that comes his way and more. It's amazing how much an 8-year-old can affect you!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
My New Song!
For many years I’ve dressed up
It’s something I enjoy
I get to be somebody else
It always brings me joy.
This year I am a princess
From a favorite fairy tale
I prance ‘round in my ball gown
The happiness never fails
I went to show my neighbor
A four-year-old little girl
She loved to see my princess dress
It’s so much fun to her
I called her princess Meagan
She balked at the title
“I’m not a princess now,” she said
“I’m just a little girl.”
“Of course you are a princess
And I’m a princess too”
“I know that you’re a princess
I see the dress on you.
My dress is still upstairs
I’m not a princess now
I can go put my gown on
And then I’ll take a bow.”
“But I’m always a princess
Not just when in this dress
And you’re always a princess too”
“I am?” she asked “Oh yes!”
“You have a Heavenly Father
Who is a royal king
And you and I are daughters
It makes me want to sing.”
“In heaven we are royal
And we’re royal here as well
One day we’ll both queens
But as princesses here we dwell”
“You don’t need any dresses
Your heritage is divine”
Listen, you’re father is saying
“You’re a princess and you’re mine.”
It’s something I enjoy
I get to be somebody else
It always brings me joy.
This year I am a princess
From a favorite fairy tale
I prance ‘round in my ball gown
The happiness never fails
I went to show my neighbor
A four-year-old little girl
She loved to see my princess dress
It’s so much fun to her
I called her princess Meagan
She balked at the title
“I’m not a princess now,” she said
“I’m just a little girl.”
“Of course you are a princess
And I’m a princess too”
“I know that you’re a princess
I see the dress on you.
My dress is still upstairs
I’m not a princess now
I can go put my gown on
And then I’ll take a bow.”
“But I’m always a princess
Not just when in this dress
And you’re always a princess too”
“I am?” she asked “Oh yes!”
“You have a Heavenly Father
Who is a royal king
And you and I are daughters
It makes me want to sing.”
“In heaven we are royal
And we’re royal here as well
One day we’ll both queens
But as princesses here we dwell”
“You don’t need any dresses
Your heritage is divine”
Listen, you’re father is saying
“You’re a princess and you’re mine.”
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