*sniffle sniffle*

Today is the second day in a row I've been moping about home with a head cold. You forget how nice it is to breathe until it's taken away I tell you what. Tissues tissues and more tissues along with some cough drops and and more tissues. So what better to do than blog, right?

This past weekend was the annual YSA Summit (young single adult conference). Rachel and I didn't make it to much this year, but it was still great! Especially the fireside at the SLC Tabernacle. Sis. Jane Clayson Johnson was the speaker and gave an inspiring talk about putting your trust in God and used the metaphor of being a pencil in the hand of God. It made me think of my life and its direction in a new perspective. I even brought a notebook to take notes, but was so enthralled I just listened the whole time. Hopefully they recorded it and I'll be able to find it online somewhere in the future.

Our garden has started to produce (finally) and we had some healthy vegetables the other day. It was DELISH!




We've enjoyed some gorgeous flowers this year too. Thanks to Walmart's bulb clearance sale, we've got some serious flowerage going on.




I can has cheezburger. Can life get better than this? I submit that it cannot.


This guy makes art via post-it note. They are hilarious. thought I'd share a couple.




This is what a manicure done by a 3 & 4 year old looks like. Mind you, these were boys who wanted to do my nails. They are the funniest kids I've ever babysat.


As some of you know, my calling (one of three anyway) is the pimary teacher for the 6 & 7 year-olds. Some days it feels like babysitting, and other times i actually get to teach them something they never knew. It is really rewarding and I love it. I usually get more out of the lesson than the kids because I get to spend time preparing it. I really enjoyed this week's lesson and even learned some new stuff from it. I printed out these tags for the kids and we talked about the blessings of being baptized. I think it's good for me to teach such simple doctrine because it's like a refresher course of the basics for me. Having the Holy Ghost was a point that really stood out as I was teaching. I'm so glad I have that comfort with me for the rest of my life if I'm worthy. Just thought I'd share that with you.



I've got mroe pictures to show you, but alas, blogger is having "internal issues" right now and I can't do anymore but type. I'll be back though. Being sick doesn't give you options for being productive. Until next time!

Did you feel that?

Around 12am tonight/last night I was watching a movie on my computer, (thank you world of bit torrents) when I heard a loud rumbling, and then the ground started to shake mildly. Which doesn't happen much, so even when it's mild it's out of the ordinary. This was the second earthquake I've ever experienced. Kind of fun. I was one of the kids who saw a movie like "Twister" and wanted to be a storm chaser and live through natural disasters. Let's just say I have a thing for danger. The only reason I would ever want to Hawaii is to see up close the volcanoes they are famous for. So yeah, Magna and another earthquake. Cool.

All this weekend my sister RAchel and I have been attending the YSA summit at the U of U. Tonight was the last part, ending with Steve Young speaking at a devotional at the Tabernacle. Rachel and I were in the choir and performed three songs for the meeting. The songs sounded good (in my harsh musical opinion) and it was fun singing again after my vocal chords had been dormant for so long. Singing once a week in church and primary just doesn't cut for me. I need to be in some on going choir. College maybe, I've already done that kind. I'm in the market for a new choir.

Now, most of you know, I'm tall for a girl but still love my heels. Three inch heels to be exact. I knew tonight I would be standing quite a bit as well as walking from parking to the tabernacle. I was smart and wore flats. I ended up with three raw/blister spots as a result of my cnonservativism (Is that a word?). I just can't win. I think I'll have to resort to going barefoot from now on. How difficult can it really be to design a cute, heeled, comfortable shoe? Or even a flat comfortable shoe for that matter? We're nearing the terabyte norm in computer storage availability, cars that run on electricity, and an instant gratification world, yet we can't design something right that has been around for thousands of years.

I had a nap and can't sleep. But I feel a headache coming on, so I better hit the sheets.

Adios Amigos!

Shhh, don't tell

My Grandma and aunt are planning a baby shower in April for my sister Michelle. My mom asked me to make a slide show of Michelle's wedding and reception because a bunch of Michelle's friends who missed the reception will be there. Here's a bit of what I've been working on. Playing around with this software makes me want to be a wedding photographer. So fun! But don't tell Michelle, it's a surprise and all.





So today was stake conference. Good except the lady behind us would not shut her yapper. Then when we sand the song, she sang the soprano part- an octave down. I HATE it when people do that. If you can't sing the soprano part because it's too high, LEARN HOW TO READ MUSIC AND SING ALTO!! Singing an octave lower makes you sound like a man and a fool.

Sheesh. Rant of the week there.

I planted some Cosmos (colored daisy-like flowers for you non gardening people) in a pot in our kitchen four days ago. I wasn't thinking when I put the pot on a shelf in our kitchen. This shelf is directly over the heat vent. So BANG!! I have plants growing within four days of planting the seed. This is super fast and they will outgrow the pot before they'll be able to stand outdoor temps. Use brain next time Bec....thanks.

Poo, can think of nothing to write tonight. Going to bed now. Or maybe watch a movie. Haven't seen Bourne Ultimatum yet. Not the mist sunday worthy activity. But then again, it's 12:30 so technically Monday now. Happy St. Patty's day! Don't forget to wear green!

Bec

Comments Have Returned!

It's 5:16am and what do you think I'm up to? Blogging of course!!! Before you start slapping my wrist for being up so late, hear me out for my excuse. As you have noticed, ever since I added my personalized template (that took FOREVER to create and perfect) I have been without comments. I tried in vain for several months to read up on HTML, scoured the blogger sphere for help and googled like mad. To no avail sadly. Alas, I had to go with a more basic template that came pre-installed with comments. I've been working on this templaate for the last 2 hours. But I am happy with my adjustments and like the finished product. Very chic I'd say, no? Same links as before except updated EBAY and Photo links.

Have a look see! So far I've sold 2 things on ebay in one week. Sweetness. If you notice any links not working, comment(because you can do that now!) and I'll fix it. Oooh, and did you see the weight loss ticker to the right? 5lbs are gone BABY!! I haven't really been working out(hangs head in shame) but I have been eating super healthy. Tax return is heaven sent in my time of poorness and I've been buying tons of fruit instead of my mothers delicious yet 5,000 calorie meals. The loss has begun! Plus, I bought another scale from walmart yesterday. My other one is dying slowly.

I felt like I was blogging to myself which is fine most of the time, but I miss people talking to me

:(

But the world is now happy with my music widget, comments, lots of links, and femie pretty backround.

I am on the most retarded sleeping schedule this past week (as you can tell). I am a friggin' night owl and I can't get over it. I slept till 3pm saturday, up now until probably 6am and then go to bed. At 6am!!! What is wrong with me!? And of course it gives me migraines and I sleep more and mess it all up again. Not sure what to do on that subject. Always a frustrating one.

You know how Rachel and I go to the symphony about once a month? Well, we do, but this month we are going to "The Composer is Dead". More of a murder mystery dinner like adults do, but in this an actual member of the orchestra killed the composer and the conductor interrogates each instrument. Cool huh? And guess who the interrogator is? Lemony Snicket!!!! From "Series of Unfortunate Events" for you non-readers/losers. Rachel is going nuts waiting for this performance. And guess which song they are playing after the intermission? FIREBIRD!! THE best song ever(well one of them). It's the one played in Fantasia 2000 with the "mother earth" thing green lady that's always riding on the deer. Anyway....Can't wait!!! I think we are in row 18 so about center of the room. YAY!!!

Is anyone else peeved at that last snow storm on monday, was it? That morning I was outside scoping out the garden for planting and getting out all the tools and stuff. All the snow had melted in our back yard and I didn't even have to put on a jacket to go out. I was so excited that Spring was starting so early!. Thenn WHAMO! Snow pounded down my dreams in 4 hours. After the four hours we had 5 inches of snow. By the next day, 8. Why was Utah cursed with such retarded weather? Wear flip flops in the morning and snow boots at night. Weirdness to the extreme. My garden will just have to wait. Hey, that kind of sounded like the cartoon disney Cinderella, "I guess my dress will just have to wait" then the mice,"Poor Cinderelly, she'll never get her dress done" ......Ok shut up people, it was my favorite show as a kid, I could recite that movie backwards and forwards.

Well my dad is waking up to get ready for his bishopric meeting. Maybe I should get some sleep before church. I would die if shurch was still at 9. Yay for the new year time of 11!

goodnight/morning everyone. Ah, I also added my youtube favorites to the bottom of the blog. Just scrool down, pause the music and watch all the videos. They are hilarious! Happy Sunday! and don't forget to comment!

Bec

Yay for music!

I finally have music on my blog! Shuffle on down to the bottom of my page and you can pick the song to listen to from my playlist while you visit. If you can't find anything you like, suggest it (by email, still no blasted comments yet) and I'll add it. I have 60 more slots available for new songs, so gove me some suggestions. Sweet no?


I've been doing spring cleaning, well pre-spring cleaning that is, the past two weeks. I felt so guilty just throwing things away or giving them to the D.I. for nothing. Guilty as in I-paid-good-money-for-these-I-want-something-for-them, guilty. Greed I guess you could call it. So I set up my seller's account with KSL.com and EBAY. So far I've made $30 on ebay for a glass dish I originally bought for $3, and $20 at ksl.com for a dress I originally bought for $5. I was so excited I almost peed my pants. Not really, but I was excited none the less.


I added a link of KSL stuff to the left if you wanna hop on over and have a look. Not an ebay link yet, I only had one item there. I'll add a link when I have lots of stuff. Also my facebook link. Yay.


I see Tony finally joined this past week. Boy are we all internet-aholics or what?


I get sustained for my new calling tomorrow. Don't tell anyone I told you, but I'm the new 11-12yr-olds primary teacher. It's a co-teaching thing with another lady in my ward. I play volleyball with her and love her to death so it should be fun. Although, secretly, I'm hoping someone will object in the "any opposed?" question so I can get out of it, but I doubt it. I don't think I'm a very good teacher. I always feel like I'm rambling. Plus I'd much rather take the easy road in church. Go, sit, listen, enjoy, go home. Not, Prepare, study, get nervous, mess up, bore children to tears, go home, do it again next week. I guess I need a calling sooner or later. I could opt out and just go to a singles ward. But no car yet. Hmmm, we'll see. Oh Tony, I think I'm the new teacher for one of your nephews. Is one of them 11 or 12?


I have been avoising the temple these days. Hassle to drive there, iron my dress, get someone to go with me, etc. I love being there, but Satan works his magic to give me reasons not to go. You wanna know the recent lame excuse? My shoes don't fit in my temple bag very good. I can't zip it shut. Plus the shoes I got are toe-squishing. So Friday I was determined to get rid of all excuses and plan a day next week. I even ordered new shoes that are more like slippers so I can fold them in my bag. I'm going next week, no if's and's or but's.


How is it that no matter how many bobby pins a girl purchases, she always loses every SINGLE one of them, and has to buy more? I've gone all week without being able to find any bobby pins, which I use about 8 in my hair daily, and I was going nuts. I went to Walmart with Michael and bought two stacks of them. Maybe I'll just make it a monthly regular purchase. Like toilet paper, or deoderant. I think I will.


So I got sick of staring at my debit card picture. I had my family on it and the picture was blurry, the numbers faded, and I needed an update. So my new debit card will look like THIS!!

I love America First because they let you choose your own picture.(yes, join this credit union for that SOLE purpose) and what better thing to look at than Gir from Invader Zim? Such a cutey pie.

Lately I've been up all night unable to sleep with migraines, (big change there) and tonight no exception. As you can tell this post is at 4:30am. I think I may die tomorrow if I have to wake up earlier than 2pm. But I have to go to church to get sustained and set apart. i better run off to bed I guess.