I have been seeing the hand of God in my life a lot more recently. Recognizing it more. We went camping this weekend and it was super fun, and some things went wrong, but in the end it couldn't have worked out better and I really think we were blessed with safety and security. I could've crashed Becky's car twice, when I was driving it. But nothing happened. We could've tipped over or fallen off any of the roads, which were crazy winding dirty roads. When Trevor's car died down the mountain, we could've gone ahead and missed him, and without reception how would they have gotten down or contacted anyone? It got towed safely, they all were safe, they found a ride back to Provo. Incredible! There were just so many terrible things that could've happened but God kept us safe. I'm so glad we prayed before and after. I'm so grateful for friends that I can pray with and really believe I will be kept safe with. I'm so grateful for a Heavenly Father who blesses us continually with such safety and health.
Ha, every Sunday I get rejuvenated by church and want to become better and feel like yes, I can really do it this week. But then every week I fail again and again, fail to remember Him, fail to remember to try to be more charitable, etc. I really hope I can remember my goals this week and truly progress and begin the change to becoming a better person.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
the happenings of summer
I feel like I'm having such a good summer. It's filled with doing tons of things, being independent, working and school and living on my own-- I'm lovin' it! I want to remember all the memories so I'll record them here...
I went to the Manti Pageant with some people from my ward. It's a couple hours away so we drove down and had fun chatting and such. Dan Hinckley is in my ward! (an old family friend) He was in my car so that was fun. 
It was "The Mormon Miracle Pageant" which basically was the story of Joseph Smith intermingled with the stories in the Book of Mormon, what the book is about and the important stories from it. You sit in this huge audience and the actors are on the hill of the Manti temple. The dialogue and music are prerecorded I believe, so you watch the action unfold as these little people run across the hill. 
It's really awesome how they choreograph it and such! It was so beautiful. They did a really good job and I enjoyed it a ton more than I thought I would, honestly. If you ever have a chance to see the Hill Cumorah pageant or any other one, do it! I highly recommend it!
Fourth of July weekend came next!
I had no idea it was such a huge deal in Provo! I started off by seeing the hot air balloons launch off way way way early in the morning... I missed the huge launch but I got to see a ton. It was cool! 
Then that night, people lined up all along University Ave, camped out since 3pm, and it was just a nonstop party. It's so they get a good spot to see the parade, but I think it's just a party excuse too. My friend Andy was throwin a party and it was siiiick. Huge screen with wii games/movies outside, food, dance party inside-- it was so fun! After we hit that up we walked around, found some floats parked in the BYU parking lot and took some pics but left so the cops wouldn't get mad. 
Then it started lightning and raining super hard which was way fun and looked so cool. Then Becky and I hit up the hospital for some late night treats.
On Saturday, the 4th, we went to SWEET TOMATOES for lunch/dinner which was BOMB.
Then we went to the Sugarhouse park in SLC for the fireworks!! I got some sweet pics and it was an awesome fireworks show. Then on Sunday we got to feed the ducks after church and chill. It was probably the best fourth of july holiday I've ever had.
Next up...
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was my first midnight showing ever and so much fun! Jamie had bought over 30 tickets so we waited in line with all our friends and it was so fun! I loved the movie, I thought it was the best one so far. I loved the dialogue and the funny teen love moments and how their acting has totally improved. Good work team! 
See if you can guess who everyone was dressed up as...
and finally....
CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!!!
Jamie stuck her name in the Wilk ride board and we got a ride to Riverside for the weekend! I had to take a midterm early (but I rocked it :D) and skip work and class but it was so worth it!! We visited April and had so much fun! The singles wards are hoppin' over there! On Friday night we went to a huge multi-stake regional dance, which was way fun, then afterwards we were like let's go to the beach! So we drove over to Santa Monica and hung out on the pier, where we met up with some other kids from the dance and this black guy was freestylin' about LDS singles kids and it was just so fun!! On Saturday we hung out at the beach allllll day! Boogie boardin', chillin, BBQ, bonfire with s'mores.. oh man! We met SO many awesome people-- they are so friendly and I felt so comfortable so quickly. It was an awesome weekend. :)
Until next time, kids!
I went to the Manti Pageant with some people from my ward. It's a couple hours away so we drove down and had fun chatting and such. Dan Hinckley is in my ward! (an old family friend) He was in my car so that was fun. 
It was "The Mormon Miracle Pageant" which basically was the story of Joseph Smith intermingled with the stories in the Book of Mormon, what the book is about and the important stories from it. You sit in this huge audience and the actors are on the hill of the Manti temple. The dialogue and music are prerecorded I believe, so you watch the action unfold as these little people run across the hill. 
It's really awesome how they choreograph it and such! It was so beautiful. They did a really good job and I enjoyed it a ton more than I thought I would, honestly. If you ever have a chance to see the Hill Cumorah pageant or any other one, do it! I highly recommend it!Fourth of July weekend came next!
I had no idea it was such a huge deal in Provo! I started off by seeing the hot air balloons launch off way way way early in the morning... I missed the huge launch but I got to see a ton. It was cool! 
Then that night, people lined up all along University Ave, camped out since 3pm, and it was just a nonstop party. It's so they get a good spot to see the parade, but I think it's just a party excuse too. My friend Andy was throwin a party and it was siiiick. Huge screen with wii games/movies outside, food, dance party inside-- it was so fun! After we hit that up we walked around, found some floats parked in the BYU parking lot and took some pics but left so the cops wouldn't get mad. 
Then it started lightning and raining super hard which was way fun and looked so cool. Then Becky and I hit up the hospital for some late night treats.On Saturday, the 4th, we went to SWEET TOMATOES for lunch/dinner which was BOMB.
Then we went to the Sugarhouse park in SLC for the fireworks!! I got some sweet pics and it was an awesome fireworks show. Then on Sunday we got to feed the ducks after church and chill. It was probably the best fourth of july holiday I've ever had.
Next up...
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was my first midnight showing ever and so much fun! Jamie had bought over 30 tickets so we waited in line with all our friends and it was so fun! I loved the movie, I thought it was the best one so far. I loved the dialogue and the funny teen love moments and how their acting has totally improved. Good work team! 
See if you can guess who everyone was dressed up as...
and finally....
CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!!!
Jamie stuck her name in the Wilk ride board and we got a ride to Riverside for the weekend! I had to take a midterm early (but I rocked it :D) and skip work and class but it was so worth it!! We visited April and had so much fun! The singles wards are hoppin' over there! On Friday night we went to a huge multi-stake regional dance, which was way fun, then afterwards we were like let's go to the beach! So we drove over to Santa Monica and hung out on the pier, where we met up with some other kids from the dance and this black guy was freestylin' about LDS singles kids and it was just so fun!! On Saturday we hung out at the beach allllll day! Boogie boardin', chillin, BBQ, bonfire with s'mores.. oh man! We met SO many awesome people-- they are so friendly and I felt so comfortable so quickly. It was an awesome weekend. :)
Until next time, kids!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Thank you Jason for helping out of my bad mood, making me realize what more there is to life, and revitalizing my desire to be kind to people.
Basically, I have the greatest little brother ever. He is such an example to me now. What an amazing kid. He just turned in his mission papers!! We might even know by next Wednesday where and when he's going! I can't wait!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Tons has happened! Harry Potter number six. California road trip. But all that's on my mind is how much I don't like people sometimes, and how much work I have to do.
Why are people so inconsiderate? Why are they so selfish and think the world revolves around themselves and expect you to do everything to their convenience. Ugh. People just suck, sometimes. Times like these I wish I was rich enough to live solo.
Why are people so inconsiderate? Why are they so selfish and think the world revolves around themselves and expect you to do everything to their convenience. Ugh. People just suck, sometimes. Times like these I wish I was rich enough to live solo.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Prevent Cervical Cancer!
- Cervical cancer is one of the few diseases that is easily prevented by the HPV Vaccine. Take advantage of this!! People think requiring this will encourage teens to have sex earlier or think they're invincible, but this is the same incorrect thinking that goes along with abstinence-only sex education. This type of sex ed has shown to be ineffective and does not prevent kids from having sex. Instead, education on STDs and their dangers and how to protect yourself helps them know the facts, be safe, and does NOT encourage earlier first intercourse. Plus, when it comes down to it, wouldn't you rather your kids not get cancer or other terrible diseases than to risk not vaccinating them because of a fear not backed with facts?
- Cervical cancer is caused by the HPV virus. Females between the ages of 9 and 26 can get an HPV vaccine that prevents 70% of cervical cancers.
- To prevent cervical cancer women over the age of 18 should get regular pap tests even if they have had the HPV vaccine. See www.cancerutah.org/prevent for more information.
Feliz Dia del Padre!
Memories of my Daddy:
During sacrament meeting I loved sitting next to my dad. It was always a privilege. He'd sneak us cough drops (or other real candies..) and play with our hands and let us play with his tie. It was always so fun!
My favorite game to play was Hide 'n Seek. Once in the first house I can remember, we played and couldn't find him FOREVER. We searched and searched but he had disappeared! We finally found him when... we sat on the couch in confusion and realized he was laying flat on the couch underneath the cushions. Haha...
He loves taking pictures and recording videos. The huge clunky videorecorder that he carried everywhere finally broke one day, when we went on The Ghostrider rollercoaster at Knott's Berry Farm one summer. He decided it'd be a good idea to record the ride, it'd be fun to watch right?? Well... it knocked around and broke and for the longest time we didn't have any recordings... so strange. Now he has a new digicam, and a digital camera, and he's never seen without one or the other.. or both! I think my love of photography blossomed from him. :)
We would have "Daddy Interviews" with him when we were little when we got our one-on-one time with him and just talked with him. I can't remember what we talked about but I remember I loved them and always wanted to go first. We just loved being with him.
He raised me on music-- the Oldies, specifically. In fifth grade The Beatles were my favorite band, but I was embarrassed to tell people because I didn't know any other "popular" bands. But n
ow I'm so glad that I got such an amazing musical education. I'm a legit Beatles fan!!
"Daddy Lectures" were famous in our house. He loves giving advice and wisdom. While we made fun of it then, now I always seek his advice on my own. A father's advice for his children is so important and should be listened to. I'm grateful for it now.
Daddy, thank you for everything you've taught me and given me and not given me. Everything's impacted me. I'm so lucky to have an awesome dad like you. :) I love you. Happy Father's Day!
During sacrament meeting I loved sitting next to my dad. It was always a privilege. He'd sneak us cough drops (or other real candies..) and play with our hands and let us play with his tie. It was always so fun!
My favorite game to play was Hide 'n Seek. Once in the first house I can remember, we played and couldn't find him FOREVER. We searched and searched but he had disappeared! We finally found him when... we sat on the couch in confusion and realized he was laying flat on the couch underneath the cushions. Haha...
He loves taking pictures and recording videos. The huge clunky videorecorder that he carried everywhere finally broke one day, when we went on The Ghostrider rollercoaster at Knott's Berry Farm one summer. He decided it'd be a good idea to record the ride, it'd be fun to watch right?? Well... it knocked around and broke and for the longest time we didn't have any recordings... so strange. Now he has a new digicam, and a digital camera, and he's never seen without one or the other.. or both! I think my love of photography blossomed from him. :)
We would have "Daddy Interviews" with him when we were little when we got our one-on-one time with him and just talked with him. I can't remember what we talked about but I remember I loved them and always wanted to go first. We just loved being with him.
He raised me on music-- the Oldies, specifically. In fifth grade The Beatles were my favorite band, but I was embarrassed to tell people because I didn't know any other "popular" bands. But n
ow I'm so glad that I got such an amazing musical education. I'm a legit Beatles fan!!"Daddy Lectures" were famous in our house. He loves giving advice and wisdom. While we made fun of it then, now I always seek his advice on my own. A father's advice for his children is so important and should be listened to. I'm grateful for it now.
Daddy, thank you for everything you've taught me and given me and not given me. Everything's impacted me. I'm so lucky to have an awesome dad like you. :) I love you. Happy Father's Day!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Catching a bunny is the best thing that's happened to me this summer.
So Jamie, Caroline, and I were driving home on Saturday night when the dialogue went like this:
Jamie: Look! A cat!
Me: That's not a cat, that's a bunny!
Jamie: A bunny?! Let's catch it!
She swerved to the curb. I jumped out of the car. We chased the bunny.
"BUNNY! BUNNY!" "CONEJITO! CONEJO!"
After chasing it across the street to the duck pond, up rape hill, down rape hill, around the grass, after laughing hysterically and having to stop because we wanted to puke, after getting laughed at by passersby, Jamie finally trapped it under some sticks and grabbed it! We had caught the bunny!!!!!!
We put it in the back of the car and I sat with it while we drove on. Eventually we took it to Jamie's house (in Orem) b/c her lil sister used to breed and sell rabbits so she had a cage and food already! What luck! We named it Tuley because I was telling them about Tularemia, a disease you can get from rabbits. (I know I know, I would do something like that..)
He's doing well! We made fliers and put them up around Provo, so hopefully the owner will see it and call us! Oh, I should've mentioned that. It's definitely a pet rabbit and not wild. So no worries, we didn't capture some poor native rabbit, but one that needs to get back to its owner. We saved it from being road kill!!!
So if you know anyone who lost a rabbit around South of Provo, let me know!!!
Jamie: Look! A cat!
Me: That's not a cat, that's a bunny!
Jamie: A bunny?! Let's catch it!
She swerved to the curb. I jumped out of the car. We chased the bunny.
"BUNNY! BUNNY!" "CONEJITO! CONEJO!"
After chasing it across the street to the duck pond, up rape hill, down rape hill, around the grass, after laughing hysterically and having to stop because we wanted to puke, after getting laughed at by passersby, Jamie finally trapped it under some sticks and grabbed it! We had caught the bunny!!!!!!
We put it in the back of the car and I sat with it while we drove on. Eventually we took it to Jamie's house (in Orem) b/c her lil sister used to breed and sell rabbits so she had a cage and food already! What luck! We named it Tuley because I was telling them about Tularemia, a disease you can get from rabbits. (I know I know, I would do something like that..)
He's doing well! We made fliers and put them up around Provo, so hopefully the owner will see it and call us! Oh, I should've mentioned that. It's definitely a pet rabbit and not wild. So no worries, we didn't capture some poor native rabbit, but one that needs to get back to its owner. We saved it from being road kill!!!So if you know anyone who lost a rabbit around South of Provo, let me know!!!
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