Um...some random stuff I realized this weekend, and other randomness...

This will be quick, as it is past my bedtime. But, I figured the total radomness shouldn't be left alone for too long or else my creative mind of its own will run off and then we will all be in trouble. I am reminded of my old job, back in the day shortly after I got home from my mission I would go on a walk each morning with a couple of the girls I worked with. They would always ask me what new story I had come up with or something to entertain them on the walk. It is not hard for me to come up with random things to say or stories to share. This is actually where Changing Tyde kind of took off. The initial idea has been LONG in the process, but coming up with Jason and Kyla really came about on those walks. I remember my friend, Lisa, would laugh at some random comment and say something like "I would love to spend 5 minutes in your pretty little head" to which I would respond with something like "Oh no, that's dangerous. I don't even allow myself in my head without securely tying a rope to the outside world so I don't get lost." now you are probably thinking I am strange, but I just thought about that and thought I'd share. Its late, and I really should be asleep.
    I watched Terminator: Salvation this weekend because I heard it was good. I don't think I have ever seen an entire Terminator movie until today, so I probably didn't get as much out of it as I could have, but I think the basic plot was Man vs. Machine, machine super mean and looks like man, big fight, lots of guns and shooting. Any way, the two main guys in it are Christian Bale, and Sam Worthington. My BFF Fort LOVES Christian Bale, like she LOVES him. He is her favorite actor and has been since Newsies, and probably will be forever. I realized after watching it that I have seen 3 Sam Worthington movies in the last week (Terminator: Salvation, Avatar, and Clash of the Titans), which made me laugh. I should have just watched them all on the same day and made a marathon out of it. But I didn't. Any way, the point of talking about actors. I realized that Sam Worthington has dark hair and crisp ocean blue eyes...remind us of anyone? Plus he's got the accent that sounds good, but he can also pull off an American accent, which is quite impressive. So, it is further proof to me that Jason could actually exist, even though he really doesn't-and I'm okay with that.
    Moving on...I went to church today and TD gave a talk. It was really quite impressive. He talked a lot about serving other people and how today is the only April 25th, 2010 we will ever have, and we have the opportunity to make someones day that day. Isn't that one of the greatest blessings ever. I guess you kind of have to know him to understand his enthusiasm. I will say this, TD is one of the most considerate people I have ever met. I asked him once what the top 5 things everyone should know about him where. Do you know what #1 was? That he loves helping people have a great day. Even if its someone he doesn't know, he loves to make people happy. He is always all smiles and has something positive to say. You would never know it if you talked to him, but he actually lost his brother about a month ago in a car accident, I saw him a few days after and asked how he was doing, he had a smile on his face and told me about how he had cheered up one of our mutual friends who I knew had been struggling. People aren't usually like that, you know? They usually tend to focus on themselves, especially after something really sad like losing your brother who happens to be your best friend. I have learned a thing or two about optimism from him.
     School is out for the summer, hallelujah! Not that I was in real school, but summer always brings with it good times and awesome memories. I have some great goals in place for this summer and will update you as I set out on grand new adventures!!

Oh the randomness...for real!!

Its been a while since I posted, my apologies! Life has been crazy, as usual.
    I had a really crappy day on Monday and just started texting one of my best friends that I hadn't talked to in a while. He ended up calling me and we talked for a while and it was great. I love having him around because he reminds me of the good things in my life. He helps me see the positive when I really don't want to. He just made my week a little bit brighter!
     So there's this guy in my ward that is taller than me, even in heels. He is hilarious and I decided we should be friends. And we are friends! HOORAY!! For future reference, we will call him Tall Dude, or TD for short.
     So it was Earth Day this week, and I have to laugh that Avatar came out on DVD on Earth Day because that movie is all about saving the planet...just not OUR planet! Ha ha ha...but for real, Earth Day. I remember when I lived in Washington every year they would give us a tree on Earth Day to take home and plant. Looking back I find this a little funny because Washington is COVERED in trees!
    This post is SUPER random because I am making cards and just finished watching this weeks episode of Vampire Diaries...I have to say I am not super impressed with the direction the show is going. I hate that they are turning Stefan into a druggie...its NOT COOL guys. AND it isn't following the books at all, just an FYI.
    Speaking of books (you are getting my full thought process as it pops into my head, just so you know) I finished reading the Percy Jackson series this week, such a good series! I loved them! They ended great and I was completely happy with it! HOORAY!!!
    I am currently looking for a new series of books....sort of because I have a whole bookcase full of books I haven't read, but I am more in the mood for a little bit more action-esq stories. And really I need something to keep me occupied for a few more weeks until the sequel to The Hourglass Door comes out because lets be honest, we all know that I will probably (more than likely) go by it the day it comes out because it is driving me insane that I don't know where the story is going. I won't say anymore since I know several people that are waiting for the series to end before they read them, but its an AWESOME book and I can't wait for The Golden Spiral (the title of the sequel, just an FYI) to come out on May 10th.
    I have a gift certificate to amazon.com and I can't think of what I want to spend it on...I think that's the first time in my life that's ever happened. I generally have a list of things I want to buy if I have the money, but this time I have just talked myself out of everything. And most things that I want aren't out yet, so I think I will just have to be patient and get something in a little while. Most of my brothers want me to get Burn Notice Season 3 on DVD when it comes out in June, so I might just wait for that because I still haven't seen the last 4 episodes and they aren't online anymore.
    Any way, this post has been SUPER DUPER random and I hope you were at least slightly entertained by it!!!

PATIENCE

not one of my strengths, and that is why my very loving Heavenly Father has been teaching me that heavenly virtue for years. Oh joy. I don't think I will ever get it down perfectly. But that's okay because He is showing me patience by putting up with my constant questioning and pondering things that I just need to be patient and wait out.
   I was being particular persistent this week in a prayer. I was asking about a concern I have had for some time that I have been told previously I just need to be patient about. So, I get ready for work and turn on my ipod to listen to on my way to work. Now, I don't have time to read my scriptures every morning, so I listen to a conference talk as I go to work and then study the good word at night when I am more awake. So, I keep everything on my ipod on repeat, including conference talks so that way I really have to think about what I can learn from whatever talk pops up. I really wasn't quite prepared for today's talk, even though it was entirely needed. It was Pres. Uchtdorf's talk on patience from the priesthood session. W-O-W. It was powerful. And even though it was given to the priesthood, I found LOTS of things I needed to hear. So, I am once again, for like the millionth time, working on patience. Isn't it wonderful? I knew you'd be as excited about it as I am.
    In other news, I went to my mission reunion, which was interesting. Don't get me wrong, I liked seeing people from the mission. I decided before I went that I really wasn't going to see other missionaries, I was going to see Pres. and Sis. Wallis, so it didn't matter if I was only there for a few minutes and then left because I wasn't there for everyone else. Which was good because I ended up getting there late and had to leave as soon as it was over.
    Conference was amazing, and so was Easter. I LOVE Easter, it is my favorite holiday and has been for many years now. I LOVE spending time contemplating all that my Savior did for me. It is awesome, and I don't mean that like the slang word, but actually awe inspiring. I love Him more than anyone and I am trying really hard to be patient and trust Him.

I think God has an awesome sense of humor

That's why I woke up to 4 inches of snow on my car this morning. Good one.

Any way, moving on...can I just tell you that I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! I can't wait for the next one to come out in May, and not just because the book had a cliffhanger ending (just an FYI for ya) not a super bad one, just a great lead in to the next book...which isn't out yet....which makes me a little sad.

And B, because I know you're going to ask. No, there are no vampires in this book. There are some unique individuals with a certain circumstance that makes them different from others, but not in an unnatural way...its hard to explain without giving away too many details of the book. But lets just say that in a fight between Edward and Dante, Dante would win...the end. :)

I have also been reading the Percy Jackson series, which I have previously mentioned, and I do reccomend those books if you haven't already read them. I have not yet seen the movie, although I hear that it is not anything like the book, so I am slightly intrigued.

I made my parents watch the movie The Blindside the other night...that was fun, and they really enjoyed it. I liked that movie a lot. I like that it shows that there are still good people in the world. I don't think we see that very often.

I am going to my mission reunion tomorrow for a little bit. I don't know exactly how awkward it will be, hopefully not too bad, but time will tell. I may have some good stories for you later this weekend!

I am finally feeling happy again. I took a step back and stopped worrying about a few things that are really not in my control and oh what a difference it has made! I got another calling the other day. I am now a Sunday School teacher which I am actually kind of excited about. I love teaching gospel related things, it makes me happy. I think its because the gospel is the one thing in my life that I feel I am good at as far as my knowledge goes. I realize I don't hold a candle to like any of my brothers, or my sister, but in comparison to most the people my age, I feel like I kind of know a lot. And maybe that's just me being prideful, but the gospel is a huge part of my life. Its who I am, who I always have been, and who I always plan on being.