Frantic Flustered Frazeled

I'm sorry I have not posted in a while. Basically the downward spiral known as my life is currently causing me a lot of stress. Last week was spring break and I got to go home and play "mom" for the week. I cleaned, did laundry, drove carpool, took my little brother to the DMV among other things. Now it is Wednesday and here's what's happening: my laptop won't charge and is completely dead, since it is dead I have to redo a massive scholarship application packet because even though I have finished it I have it saved on my laptop, I left my phone charger in sandy, I have tons of homework to do, I have meetings till 7:30 tonight, it rained today and ruined my hair, I also left my scriptures in Sandy, I haven't been able to sleep, and I'm pretty sure the application I turned in to become a director in the service center is lost because I haven't gotten a phone call for an interview. So I am a little stressed.
But seeing as today is a Wednesday I just finished playing piano in the Skyroom. Words cannot describe how grateful I am and how blessed I am to get to play here. It is a set aside hour three days a week where no one can interrupt me and my only job is to play this gorgeous baby grand piano. It helps me gain perspective, relax, and clear my mind. My problems have obviously not gone away but at least they seem a little more manageable.
Oh and a huge shout out and thank you to Chris Glaittli for giving me a spectacular hug when he saw me today. It was definitely needed.

The Bachelor?

So my lovely friends decided to create a Snow Hall Bachelor and the first episode is now up! Literally one of the funniest things you will ever see!  go watch it and sure with your friends :) follow us on twitter @SHBachelor and find us on Facebook at Andrew Kenny, Snow Hall Bachelor 2013

Meant to be friends

There are some people that come into your life and you know from day 1 that you are meant to be really good friends. Well that's how it was between me and this lovely man Chris.

Well meet Chris.
he is...
fun, energetic, funny, kind, friendly, enthusiastic, crazy, loving, loyal and so many other things. He is an amazing young man.

So basically he is the greatest person ever so you should all click on this link and vote for him for AE Project Live your Life.

Happy last day of February!

maybe

so
maybe I am really sick of the snow
maybe I'm going to Africa

maybe I need to go grocery shopping
buy ink
put gas in my car
but maybe I am a little broke right now

maybe I slept in till 11:45 today
maybe I really needed it

maybe I have been neglecting my blog

maybe I've been thinking a lot about my daddy this week
maybe I miss him terribly
maybe I miss a certain elder more than I thought I would
maybe I hate goodbyes

maybe I wish I was still little
maybe I just wish my mom was here to take care of me
maybe I miss being carefree

maybe I need to loose some weight
maybe I am because I am out of food
maybe I should workout

maybe I really need a break
maybe spring break is in 8 days

maybe I am applying to be a director for the Service Center
maybe I'm feeling a little young and inadequate
maybe I have felt that way most of my life

maybe I am confused
maybe I don't know what to think
maybe I need some advice

8/27/2014

Tonight I got to have a lovely chat with my marvelous friend Challie. I have missed her a lot! It was so much fun catching up on the drama of each others lives. Soon, like most of our conversations, the topic turned to boys and marriage. I informed her that since all my "bridesmaids" will be shortly leaving on missions she might be the only one left.  Soon after this comment we set a date for my wedding. August 27, 2014. That's right folks! Here are the plans we set up...

(made modest of course!)

(um I'm in love)

(because I can't do pastels)

(I love a guy in a good fitting gray suit!)

Now I'm off to find the man to fit the plan! Goodnight and happy Valentines day!

Here's to the Scoutmasters

"Not all of us are going to be like Moroni, catching the acclaim of our colleagues all day everyday.  most of us will be quiet, relatively unknown folks who come and go and do our work without fanfare.  To those of you who may find that lonely or frightening or just unspectacular, I say, you are "no less serviceable"  than the most spectacular of your associates.  You, too, are part of God's army.

Consider, for example, the profound service a mother or father gives in the quiet anonymity of a worthy Latter-Day Saint home.  Think of the Gospel Doctrine teachers and Primary choristers and SCOUTMASTERS and Relief Society visiting teachers who serve and bless millions but whose names will never be publicly applauded or featured in the nation's media. "In the service of the Lord, it is not where you serve buy how.  In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one takes the place to which one is duly called, which place one neither seeks nor declines.""

-President Howard W. Hunter

Tonight in Institute after reading this quote I kept thinking about my dad.  He was a scoutmaster for 10 years in my Home Ward.  He will most likely never be largely recognized for a lot of what he did.  I received a letter from Nick Crump shortly after his passing in which he said of my dad "Your dad will forever be in my memory as the brave, fearless, burly, but teddy bear-like scoutmaster who I have looked up to and loved.  I am honored to be one of his scouts.  And one of the 40+ kids to receive their Eagles through him!  Your Father will never be forgotten.  His memory, and legend will forever live on." If this is all the recognition my father ever receives is living on in memory and legend in these boys eyes then I know my dad would be happy and content with his life's work. Who are we to look for the gratification of the world? If I can touch on person in my lifetime I will be a very happy woman.  In the words of Ralph Waldo Emmerson "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived- that is to have succeeded." I pray to remember this everyday, to magnify my callings whatever they may be.  To be like my dad.

Sickey Chickie

I am sick.  I have been sick for almost a week and I am not getting any better. Friday after class I climbed into my bed and did not get out for more than a bathroom break till Saturday evening when I showered.  Then back into bed I went and did not get out till church today.  I don't know about you but when I am sick all I do is watch movies.  So my post today is my thoughts on the movies I watched this weekend, and there was a lot of them.
here goes....

Clue: I love classic movies and I loved this one too. It was funny and honestly I laughed the entire time, whether that was from the drugs or humor I don't know.

October Sky: I love this movie.  I have known about this movie for a while and have always loved it.  It has been a while since I watched it and I had forgotten how much I loved it.  SO GOOD!

One for the Money: This was funny.  I enjoyed it.  Nothing too spectacular but it was funny.

Like Crazy: So I was really excited to watch this, I have wanted to for quite some time. I was disappointed. I hated the ending. It was boring.  I probably will no watch this. ever. again.

Not Since You: ok, so this is a random movie I found on Netflix that I thought sounded good. It was, well, it was ok.  I enjoyed it.

Princess Protection Program: I am a sucker for Disney Channel movies.  Lets face it I am still a little child at heart.  I loved this! Good clean humor and it was just good, compared to a lot of crap you see now days...

My Best Friends Wedding: this was another good movie.  Funny, mostly clean, a little older... I enjoyed it quite a bit!

American Horror Story: so this isn't a movie, but I have no idea what I was thinking clicking on this one... I turned it off after about 10 minutes... I guess if you are into scary things then knock yourself out but I will not be watching this again. ever.

High School Musical: like I said I love Disney Channel movies.  And this is an oldie but a goodie. You have probably all seen this so I don't need to reiterate how classic this one is.

I like movies, but honestly I hope I get better really soon!