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!!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
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!!!
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!!!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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 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.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
I think God has an awesome sense of humor
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 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.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Good times, good times...
Remember Luke?? Yeah, that guy from my institute class last semester...well I keep running into him in random places. Its strange. Like ihop at 1:00 in the morning. I blogged about that last time very briefly, but let me go into it a little bit.
So, my coworkers and I go to Ihop rather frequently. I don't know how this happened, or why it continues on, but it is a fun tradition and we have made a good friend there. Any way, we were there late one night and we were paying before we left. Now mind you, I looked like a homeless person. I was still wet from doing the dishes that night, my hair looked horrible ( I have to wear a baret at work, which is the most attrocious hat ever, and does nothing to improve my hair when I leave work!) and I just didn't feel cute...at all! So, we are all standing by the cash register and we heard the door open. Out of curiosity I glanced over at the door to see who it was and low and behold, Luke walks through the doors. "Hey Luke" I said quite casually. He looks over at me and says "Soozee, hey!" and walks over, he put his arm out I thought he was going to give someone a high five behind me or something...okay, I don't know what I was thinking, but next thing I know he is giving me a side hug (awkward, as I have previously mentioned on several occasions, but allowable since it was from Luke and he's never hugged me before; side hug or otherwise) and I just stood there because he was too close for me to move my arm and give him a hug back and not only that, but I was so surprised that his arm was around me that I didn't move at all! So we talked for a minute, and I was still just so surprised to see him and I said "Wow, that is just so random" and he said "What, were you talking about me or something?" to which I replied, "No, not at all, I just didn't expect to see anyone I knew walk into Ihop at 1:00am." and then said our good byes and I haven't really talked to him since. Strange, but also kind of fun. It was nice to remember back to last semester and talking to Luke instead of freaking out like I have been lately.
Speaking of my recent freak outs...I have taken a step back and examined my life and found that I need to be careful how much I choose to care. So, I have stopped freaking out and caring so much about things I can't really control and have prayed earnestly that the Lord will watch over those that I am worried about and I will figure out how they best fit into my life.
In other news, I went to Salt Lake on Saturday night and hung out with Fort and my brother. It was a lot of fun and we watched a fairly entertaining movie and mocked it mercilessly. Highly entertaining. Good times were had by all, I believe.
I finished the 2nd Percy Jackson book today and am about to start the 3rd. I really like this series of books and recommend it to all, especially if you liked the Harry Potter series. This is a great series of books and they are a very quick and easy read. I am glad my brother told me to start reading them. He is pretty awesome (ha ha, there's your shout out, brother!!)
And now on to a new week!! I think it will be a good week and I hope for the best!
So, my coworkers and I go to Ihop rather frequently. I don't know how this happened, or why it continues on, but it is a fun tradition and we have made a good friend there. Any way, we were there late one night and we were paying before we left. Now mind you, I looked like a homeless person. I was still wet from doing the dishes that night, my hair looked horrible ( I have to wear a baret at work, which is the most attrocious hat ever, and does nothing to improve my hair when I leave work!) and I just didn't feel cute...at all! So, we are all standing by the cash register and we heard the door open. Out of curiosity I glanced over at the door to see who it was and low and behold, Luke walks through the doors. "Hey Luke" I said quite casually. He looks over at me and says "Soozee, hey!" and walks over, he put his arm out I thought he was going to give someone a high five behind me or something...okay, I don't know what I was thinking, but next thing I know he is giving me a side hug (awkward, as I have previously mentioned on several occasions, but allowable since it was from Luke and he's never hugged me before; side hug or otherwise) and I just stood there because he was too close for me to move my arm and give him a hug back and not only that, but I was so surprised that his arm was around me that I didn't move at all! So we talked for a minute, and I was still just so surprised to see him and I said "Wow, that is just so random" and he said "What, were you talking about me or something?" to which I replied, "No, not at all, I just didn't expect to see anyone I knew walk into Ihop at 1:00am." and then said our good byes and I haven't really talked to him since. Strange, but also kind of fun. It was nice to remember back to last semester and talking to Luke instead of freaking out like I have been lately.
Speaking of my recent freak outs...I have taken a step back and examined my life and found that I need to be careful how much I choose to care. So, I have stopped freaking out and caring so much about things I can't really control and have prayed earnestly that the Lord will watch over those that I am worried about and I will figure out how they best fit into my life.
In other news, I went to Salt Lake on Saturday night and hung out with Fort and my brother. It was a lot of fun and we watched a fairly entertaining movie and mocked it mercilessly. Highly entertaining. Good times were had by all, I believe.
I finished the 2nd Percy Jackson book today and am about to start the 3rd. I really like this series of books and recommend it to all, especially if you liked the Harry Potter series. This is a great series of books and they are a very quick and easy read. I am glad my brother told me to start reading them. He is pretty awesome (ha ha, there's your shout out, brother!!)
And now on to a new week!! I think it will be a good week and I hope for the best!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I have started about 3 or 4 new posts and then gotten frustrated with them and deleted them without publishing. Crazy, I know...so hopefully this one will get posted and you can actually read it!
So, a couple of weeks ago I met up with some friends in Salt Lake. One of them, who happens to be one of my best friends, had recently started dating someone and wanted me to meet them. It was slightly awkward for a little while because it was me and this couple. I generally don't hang out with a couple because then I am bound to feel like a third wheel, which I don't really like...so I try to avoid it as best I can. But, this was a special circumstance since it was one of my best friends. I feel that I dealt with the awkwardness well, but it was still pretty clear that I was not completely comfortable. But, I survived and am now moving on.
I am reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series...I am a huge fan. I haven't seen the movie yet, and I hear that the movie is nowhere near as good as the book, so it will be interesting to see. I am almost done with the second book and will probably take a break to read The Hourglass Door before finishing the Percy Jackson series. Also, I have been working on my own book, which is really fantastic. I love it. I love writing. I have found new inspiration and am excited to let in unfold on paper!
Well, that's the update on my life. Crazy, random, mostly fun. Hooray!!
Oh, also, I have finally found a name for my car...Logan. It totally fits!! I love it. I was hanging out with AHG and he helped me figure out a name for my car. I hadn't seen AHG in a LONG time, so it was fun to hang out with him again. ALSO, remember Cute institute boy from last semester? Yeah, I ran into him at IHOP at 1:00 AM the other night...he gave me an awkward side hug, and it was crazy, but also fun and random. I hadn't seen him in a while either. Its been a nice refreshing little bit of time here that I have run into old friends and found new ones!!
So, a couple of weeks ago I met up with some friends in Salt Lake. One of them, who happens to be one of my best friends, had recently started dating someone and wanted me to meet them. It was slightly awkward for a little while because it was me and this couple. I generally don't hang out with a couple because then I am bound to feel like a third wheel, which I don't really like...so I try to avoid it as best I can. But, this was a special circumstance since it was one of my best friends. I feel that I dealt with the awkwardness well, but it was still pretty clear that I was not completely comfortable. But, I survived and am now moving on.
I am reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series...I am a huge fan. I haven't seen the movie yet, and I hear that the movie is nowhere near as good as the book, so it will be interesting to see. I am almost done with the second book and will probably take a break to read The Hourglass Door before finishing the Percy Jackson series. Also, I have been working on my own book, which is really fantastic. I love it. I love writing. I have found new inspiration and am excited to let in unfold on paper!
Well, that's the update on my life. Crazy, random, mostly fun. Hooray!!
Oh, also, I have finally found a name for my car...Logan. It totally fits!! I love it. I was hanging out with AHG and he helped me figure out a name for my car. I hadn't seen AHG in a LONG time, so it was fun to hang out with him again. ALSO, remember Cute institute boy from last semester? Yeah, I ran into him at IHOP at 1:00 AM the other night...he gave me an awkward side hug, and it was crazy, but also fun and random. I hadn't seen him in a while either. Its been a nice refreshing little bit of time here that I have run into old friends and found new ones!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Synidcate
Halfway around the world lies the one thing that you want
buried in the ground, hundreds of miles down
The first thing that arises in your mind when you awake
is bending you 'til you break, let me hold you now
Baby, close your eyes, don't open 'til the morning light
Baby, don't forget, we haven't lost it all yet.
Don't know what you're made of 'til the one thing that you want
is coming with the dawn and suddenly changes
The Monday syndicate meets everyone the same
all we've lost to the flame, listen to me now
Baby close your eyes, don't open 'til the morning light
Don't ever forget, we haven't lost it all yet
all we know for sure is all that we are fighting for
Baby don't forget we haven't lost it all yet
Someday when this is over
we may still have no answers
For now it's when I hold her
we are closer
Baby close your eyes, don't open 'til the morning light
Don't ever forget, we haven't lost it all yet
All we know for sure is all that we are fighting for
Baby don't forget we haven't lost it all yet
We are closer.
-The Fray
Sometimes I just have to keep reminding myself- Sooz, just close your eyes and don't open 'til the morning light. Don't ever forget, you haven't lost it all yet. All you know for sure is all that you are fighting for, please don't forget you haven't lost it all yet.
And then when I wake up in the morning its a brand new day and somehow everything seems like it will be alright. People wonder why I love the Fray so much...its because their music generally brings me peace, and I love it. So ha.
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