Lots to do. So little time.

Okay, so my laptop was in the shop for a week and a half so I didn't get a chance to describe some really awesome things that have gone on in my life. And some not so great things.

1. I got an Idaho driver's license. (not awesome) I nearly failed the test because of the random animal laws in Idaho..... But I watched as the lady took my Colorado license and put it in the shredder. I might have shed a little tear. Colorado is my home and that was one of the things that reminded me of it.
2. I was accepted into my program at BYU!!! I am not officially a Communication Disorders major, also known as ComD. Eeeeeep! I am so excited for my classes that I am going to take in the Fall. It is going to be sooooo much fun!!!
3.I got a job through the Temp Agency, working at an Electrical Manufacturing company doing labor work for 12 hours, 3 days a week. Sounds like fun? Why of course! Actually, it was hard work and I got really good at it.
4. I quit my job at the Temp Agency. Quick, huh? Hahahaha! It turned out that the people I worked with weren't the best of people and the environment I was in was not beneficial to me, spiritually and physically.
5. I got a job at the Movie Theater. Woohoo! Free movies for the summer!
6. My brother and his wife just announced that they are going to have a baby!!!! I am going to be an Aunt and I cannot begin to describe how happy that makes me.

There are plenty other things that have been happening, making life crazy and busy.
I love life and I love being home!

needing Faith

This week has been terribly difficult... Being home and searching for work has really proven more difficult than I had originally anticipated. Why is it so hard to get a job at a clothing retail store? Why can't they just realize that I am a hard worker and would be great anywhere....
WHY?

I hate that word.
A lot.
Why?


There is no faith, no hope or trust is that word and it only brings heartache.

Why is this happening to me?
Why can't I be more like her?
Why would he not want to be with me?
Why....Why....Why....

Faith #4
Learn more about the sacrament. Read about the Last Supper in Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; and Luke 22:17–20. Establish a pattern of pondering during the sacrament by listening carefully to the sacrament hymn and prayers. Think about why we partake of the bread and water. After three weeks of following this pattern, write in your journal some of the promises you make as you partake of the sacrament and remember your baptismal covenants and what you do to keep those promises. Record in your journal how your understanding of these promises has strengthened your faith in the Savior.


I had an experience a couple nights ago when I was feeling particularly low and hopeless because I couldn't seem to find a job. I was saying my prayers and the Sacrament prayer came into my mind,
"always remember Him and keep His commandments which He has given them; that they may always have His spirit to be with them."
If I want to be led in the right direction this summer while I am home, then I need to do exactly that:

• always remember Him
• keep His commandments

Then, I will have His spirit to be with me always.

What a beautiful and hopeful promise. There are no "why's" and doubtful mindsets.
I pray continually that He will lead me in the right direction. I ask why, but then I remember that He already has it all planned and He is waiting for me to trust in that plan and give Him the reins to my life. I know that as I turn it over to Him, He will lead me to greater opportunities of happiness.

Late Nights

So every night for the past 3 days I haven't gotten to bed til about 10:30pm.

Now you might think to yourself, "um, that's not late at all!"

But it's not my bedtime that has been the issue, but instead the time when my phone decides to wake me up in the morning.

3:58 am






I have had this job for a while now and it isn't bad, in fact I get paid more than typical salary. I don't have to worry about work during the day and can focus the rest of the day on my studies..... if I can focus.

You see, when you only get 6 hours of sleep a night, it wears on you..... well, at least it wears on me.

But I like it. I have fun. And my coworker is so funny! And she just got engaged. (s/o to elizabeth and james)


Next semester will bring on a whole new variety of jobs and prospects and maybe I will be led to one that I need to do. who knows?



i mean, I might end up working custodial for my entire college career.

New Finds

I don't know if I am lucky or just a good "finder" but I find the coolest things when I am at work.

I find lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of coins.... meaning pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.

I think I make like two paychecks because of all the coins I find.  :)
(ok, maybe an exaggeration)

I find free food in the vending machines. Just sitting there in the bottom waiting for some little fellow like me to come pick it up.

And then you have those rare finds like today, while walking to work.  I found an unopened package of Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough.  I picked it up and it was as if it was as good as new.

So right now, I am studying the for the dreaded American Heritage while eating these delicious cookies!!