Monday, November 16, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Blog safety :-)
I was reading a blog the other day that had some wonderful information on how to protect your pictures. I did a little research and was able to protect this blog as well.
In the October 2009 Ensign there is an article titled, Finding and Sharing the
Gospel Online, the end of the article has some great safety tips for blogging.
The Internet is a very powerful tool and can help in Sharing the Gospel and life's experiences with those around us.
In the October 2009 Ensign there is an article titled, Finding and Sharing the
Gospel Online, the end of the article has some great safety tips for blogging.
The Internet is a very powerful tool and can help in Sharing the Gospel and life's experiences with those around us.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
It all started a year ago...
It was one year ago today, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I had been home from the Mediterranean for 8 days. I was trying to get myself ready to be more social. When you are single for many years you see the pattern of your social life going up and down. Sometimes you just don't want to go out and be seen and other times that is all you can think of doing. I had been in a bit of a rut and was on the uphill side of a social lull. Having just been on a great vacation I thought I should put my best efforts into being social again. So I got ready for institute. I made sure I felt good about myself before I left the house (that way I could forget about myself and just have a good time). I actually remember what I was wearing too!
Anyway my friend was going to meet me at class so I sat on the back row (I was at least going, that didn't mean I had to sit on the front row). I made sure that there was plenty of room for her on either side of me. She was a little late but apparently it didn't matter that night, I felt like I must have had a sign on my forehead that said...Don't Sit By Me. No kidding, class had already started and people were going to the front row and climbing over others to sit in the middle of the pew rather than sit by me on the back row...bazaar. When she came in I bet her that no one else would sit on the other side of me, and I was winning for a while...then he came in.
...he was tall, handsome and dressed in a button down shirt with slacks and a tie. He made eye contact with me and I leaned over and told my friend that I lost the bet. He came right over sat down next to me and introduced himself.
Today he has been my husband for 3 weeks. Oh the memories the last year has held for me...
Anyway my friend was going to meet me at class so I sat on the back row (I was at least going, that didn't mean I had to sit on the front row). I made sure that there was plenty of room for her on either side of me. She was a little late but apparently it didn't matter that night, I felt like I must have had a sign on my forehead that said...Don't Sit By Me. No kidding, class had already started and people were going to the front row and climbing over others to sit in the middle of the pew rather than sit by me on the back row...bazaar. When she came in I bet her that no one else would sit on the other side of me, and I was winning for a while...then he came in.
...he was tall, handsome and dressed in a button down shirt with slacks and a tie. He made eye contact with me and I leaned over and told my friend that I lost the bet. He came right over sat down next to me and introduced himself.
Today he has been my husband for 3 weeks. Oh the memories the last year has held for me...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
And so it begins
The Sweet life of R and R has officially started and so far it is just that...the sweet life. We don't have too much to say other than we are so blessed by the many generosities of those who have supported us.
As for the lack of postings...I can just say that right now it is a higher priority for me to make the house look presentable so when I can sit on the couch and not have to climb over things to get there I will get back to more regular postings. For now just know that we are happy and life is Sweet~
PS. as a side note can you believe that a year ago today I was flying back from my trip to the Mediterranean? How the time flies...
As for the lack of postings...I can just say that right now it is a higher priority for me to make the house look presentable so when I can sit on the couch and not have to climb over things to get there I will get back to more regular postings. For now just know that we are happy and life is Sweet~
PS. as a side note can you believe that a year ago today I was flying back from my trip to the Mediterranean? How the time flies...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Still Alive...
Yes for anyone who follows my blog I am still alive.
Life has gotten really busy and seems to be flying right past me, but what a wonderful time it has been. Planning and planning and moving and renting out the house and...I could go on and on about all that has been going on. Instead I am going to just say that it has been so much fun and I am having a wonderful time.
I look forward to seeing many family and friends in the upcoming weeks!
Life has gotten really busy and seems to be flying right past me, but what a wonderful time it has been. Planning and planning and moving and renting out the house and...I could go on and on about all that has been going on. Instead I am going to just say that it has been so much fun and I am having a wonderful time.
I look forward to seeing many family and friends in the upcoming weeks!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Mr & Mrs (soon to be)....
For all of you who have requested photos - this is when we were in Washington DC this last May.
I am so thrilled and couldn't have asked for a better man to marry. He is so amazing and I am truly blessed.Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Core Values
I have been doing some thinking this morning on the importance of being raised with core values. I think that it is vitally important to be raised in an environment where you know what is to be expected of you (what is life without some expectation of/for the future) and that you have a strong set of values. I personally feel that the best method to use as a starting point is religion.
I was taught many things as a child some of the ones I would consider of high importance are:
I was taught many things as a child some of the ones I would consider of high importance are:
- testimony of the Gospel
- moral cleanliness
- taking care of my body by what I eat/drink and how exercise
- honesty
- integrity
- hard work
- service to others
(I could probably make the list go on and one) my point being that I was taught values at a young age and they are now ingrained in me today. There are things that I would never do as a result of the values that I was taught as a young girl.
The more I look at the world around me I am beginning to see more and more evidences that the world is getting increasingly bad. Evil is everywhere you look, even checking my email I feel like I need to cover up the other half of the monitor where there are flashing ads of images that I would prefer to not look at. I hardly ever turn on the television (in fact I didn't realize the switch from analog already happened...), and movies. What happened to the good old days when three were movies like, The Journey of Natty Gann???
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
An evening out...
Last week I went to Enrichment with "L" (from work). It was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. There was a guest speaker who had graduated from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. She taught us relaxation techniques and we talked a lot on the need to have balance in our lives...physical, emotional, mental and spiritual...Mind, Body, Spirit.
After one of the exercises I could literally feel the stress lifting from my shoulders. So wonderful as life seems to have been piling up on me. (Don't worry...just regular stuff)
One thing that she mentioned on breathing was to try to inhale for at least 4 seconds and exhale for 6 seconds...start with that and then try to increase both of those to see how long you can inhale and exhale. After only a few times I could feel myself relaxing and becoming calmer.
She ended her presentation with a video that was taken from a talk given at BYU in May 1996 by Elder Busche entitled "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit". Very good article. The video captured a portion towards the end of his talk where he states a several ways to help us reach our vision of true discipleship.
Some of those things he suggested are:
After one of the exercises I could literally feel the stress lifting from my shoulders. So wonderful as life seems to have been piling up on me. (Don't worry...just regular stuff)
One thing that she mentioned on breathing was to try to inhale for at least 4 seconds and exhale for 6 seconds...start with that and then try to increase both of those to see how long you can inhale and exhale. After only a few times I could feel myself relaxing and becoming calmer.
She ended her presentation with a video that was taken from a talk given at BYU in May 1996 by Elder Busche entitled "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit". Very good article. The video captured a portion towards the end of his talk where he states a several ways to help us reach our vision of true discipleship.
Some of those things he suggested are:
- Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you
- When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and directed them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
- In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
- First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
- Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul
- God knows you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
- God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us - everything will fall into its place
- Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin
- The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
There are other's I am not going to list them all here.
~Enjoy
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Last 10 Years...
So I was at lunch today and someone mentioned to think about what you have done in the last 10 years and try and imagine what the next 10 years will bring. So...here is a short list of things that I can think of that I have done.
1- Moved to Arizona
2- Had 33 different roommates {currently looking to fill an open room with the 34th} only 7 of them I don't know how to contact
3- Lived in 8 different places in AZ
4- Moved to Utah and Back to AZ
5- Received my Endowments
6- Attended at least 12 different Temples
7- Started exercising on a regular basis
8- Bought a house
9- Bought a new car
10- Visited Europe 3 times
11- Travelled to New Zealand
12- Travelled to Mexico
13- Travelled to the East Coast 5 times (I think)
14- Jumped out of an airplane at 13,000 feet two times
15- Served as Relief Society President
16- Served as Stake Relief Society Secretary
17- Served as Young Women's Secretary
18- Taught Temple Prep for 2 years
19- Spoke in Stake Conference
20- Ran in 3 separate 5K's (I think...could be 4 of them)
21- Ran a 10K
22- Had 4 different jobs
23- Comforted a friend at a siblings funeral
24- Found an armful of lasting friends!
25- Had a personal trainer for a year
That is where I am going to stop the list now that I have put them on a list I feel like I might need to go and take a nap?!?!
Anyway just food for thought today. Have a GREAT one!!!
1- Moved to Arizona
2- Had 33 different roommates {currently looking to fill an open room with the 34th} only 7 of them I don't know how to contact
3- Lived in 8 different places in AZ
4- Moved to Utah and Back to AZ
5- Received my Endowments
6- Attended at least 12 different Temples
7- Started exercising on a regular basis
8- Bought a house
9- Bought a new car
10- Visited Europe 3 times
11- Travelled to New Zealand
12- Travelled to Mexico
13- Travelled to the East Coast 5 times (I think)
14- Jumped out of an airplane at 13,000 feet two times
15- Served as Relief Society President
16- Served as Stake Relief Society Secretary
17- Served as Young Women's Secretary
18- Taught Temple Prep for 2 years
19- Spoke in Stake Conference
20- Ran in 3 separate 5K's (I think...could be 4 of them)
21- Ran a 10K
22- Had 4 different jobs
23- Comforted a friend at a siblings funeral
24- Found an armful of lasting friends!
25- Had a personal trainer for a year
That is where I am going to stop the list now that I have put them on a list I feel like I might need to go and take a nap?!?!
Anyway just food for thought today. Have a GREAT one!!!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Here's one for you~
It was such a nice surprise this morning at work to get a Thank You note from the CFO letting me know that she appreciates all of the work that I am doing. The note included a coupon good at the gift shop or cafeteria. I thought I would just buy lunch with it. But then on my way over I was thinking that I have always wanted a lanyard that was a little dressier than the LA Fitness one that I have been using since I started. So we took a detour on our way to the cafeteria and headed to the gift shop. I had been there before and looked and the lanyard’s and knew which one I wanted. It was so pretty and looked like a nice necklace. I was so excited to get it…
As I get to the gift shop I don’t see the cute ones…I looked through all of them and they were not attractive at all. I didn’t want to settle for one that I didn’t like so I quickly looked through the rest of the store to see if there was one that had been misplaced. The lady behind the register asked me if what I was looking for was like the one that she was wearing. There it was – the cute lanyard/necklace!!! I was excited and said yes it was, she informed me that she had purchased it just this morning and that it was the last one. I asked if they would get more in and she said that she didn’t think they got them in very often. Then she smiled, shrugged her shoulders, said she was sorry, reminded me that she had bought it just this morning, and turned to help someone else.
My coworker "R" and I walked out of the gift shop and just started laughing. It was so funny!!! "R" thought that the lady was going to offer to buy a different one and sale me the one that she had, but no…she just kept reminding me that she had just bought it that morning.
Needless to say the coupon provided a delicious lunch from the cafeteria
Just curious how all of you may have responded to this situation…
As I get to the gift shop I don’t see the cute ones…I looked through all of them and they were not attractive at all. I didn’t want to settle for one that I didn’t like so I quickly looked through the rest of the store to see if there was one that had been misplaced. The lady behind the register asked me if what I was looking for was like the one that she was wearing. There it was – the cute lanyard/necklace!!! I was excited and said yes it was, she informed me that she had purchased it just this morning and that it was the last one. I asked if they would get more in and she said that she didn’t think they got them in very often. Then she smiled, shrugged her shoulders, said she was sorry, reminded me that she had bought it just this morning, and turned to help someone else.
My coworker "R" and I walked out of the gift shop and just started laughing. It was so funny!!! "R" thought that the lady was going to offer to buy a different one and sale me the one that she had, but no…she just kept reminding me that she had just bought it that morning.
Needless to say the coupon provided a delicious lunch from the cafeteria
Just curious how all of you may have responded to this situation…
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
New Calling
Well…after almost a year in my new ward I said goodbye to my VT District Supervisor calling this week. Lucky for me I get to hang on to the activities committee calling – who doesn’t like to plan fun times??
Anyway this week I was sustained as the Young Women’s Secretary. I have been told for years by those who know me that I should be in the Young Women’s program. I guess now we will get to see if they were right. So far I have only attended one meeting because my parents were in town for the weekend. But I am sure that in no time I will be fully submerged in the calling.
Anyway this week I was sustained as the Young Women’s Secretary. I have been told for years by those who know me that I should be in the Young Women’s program. I guess now we will get to see if they were right. So far I have only attended one meeting because my parents were in town for the weekend. But I am sure that in no time I will be fully submerged in the calling.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Reasons to celebrate
This one is for all of you out there!!
Really though, sometimes I have a really hard time trying to keep myself motivated. It is as if life is just sort of hum drum. At times I wonder if it is just life...at my job we only have 6 paid holidays a year - that is not very many in relation to the number of days that you work. By the way - New Years day to Memorial Day is the longest stretch EVER!
Moving on...well I found this website that I like to check when I am feeling like there is no reason to celebrate. I now know many reasons to look forward to each and every day!! In fact today is...National Jelly Bean Day! Who would have known!! I mean if I were more on top of things I could have planned a fun filled day in recognition to the BEAN! Maybe I will be more on top of things when it is National Zucchini Bread Day (April 25th) or Raisin Day (April 30th)!
http://www.holidaysforeveryday.com/
Really though, sometimes I have a really hard time trying to keep myself motivated. It is as if life is just sort of hum drum. At times I wonder if it is just life...at my job we only have 6 paid holidays a year - that is not very many in relation to the number of days that you work. By the way - New Years day to Memorial Day is the longest stretch EVER!
Moving on...well I found this website that I like to check when I am feeling like there is no reason to celebrate. I now know many reasons to look forward to each and every day!! In fact today is...National Jelly Bean Day! Who would have known!! I mean if I were more on top of things I could have planned a fun filled day in recognition to the BEAN! Maybe I will be more on top of things when it is National Zucchini Bread Day (April 25th) or Raisin Day (April 30th)!
http://www.holidaysforeveryday.com/
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Farmer's Market finds
OK, so if you live near me and have talked to me after I have been shopping at my Farmer's Market you know how much I LOVE it!!! Well I went there last Friday to just pick up a few things so I could have fresh fruit. I was amazed at the deals!! The 1lb strawberry container's were 3 for $1, and the green grapes were .39 a pound. Seriously I have never seen them priced so low before...
With that knowledge freezer bags and Ziploc containers were purchased ~ and it was back to the market. Last night I bought 18 packages (pounds) of strawberries, and 13.9 pounds of grapes (I really don't just know that - I happen to have my reciept here). Anyway the cart was packed full of fruit. After going through the check out line my total order was $10.65. Yes you read that correctly, I did say that I only spent $10.65 for all of that. After a few hours in the kitchen last night I can look and see that there are 14 Ziploc containers full of beautiful (and tasty) homemade freezer jam, and the rest of the fruit is stacked nicely in freezer bags already in the chest freezer. It is all very exciting for me since this year my focus has been on getting food storage put together. Now I have frozen fruit - just in case I get tired of the dried apples I got from the cannery last week.
***Here is the recipe for the Strawberry Freezer Jam***
4 cups mashed strawberries
4 cups sugar (or splenda) – make sure that you don’t short the sugar
¾ cup water
1 box fruit pectin
Mix 2 cups of strawberries and the sugar set aside for 10 minutes
Mix water and pectin in saucepan until it boils boil for 1 minute. Then add to strawberry/sugar mixture. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved (about 3 minutes)
Add remaining strawberries (about 2 cups), stir well. Pour in plastic containers leaving about ½” from top (it may grow in the freezer). Leave at room temperature for 24 hours then put in freezer.
Good in the freezer for 1 year, lasts in the fridge for about 3 weeks.
I used the Ziploc containers that were square, but only about 2 ½ inches tall, and it made roughly 5 containers per batch of jam.
~~Also for those of you who are local here in AZ. The farmer's market is worth the trip for sure!! It is just like a grocery but much much smaller (indoors of course) - and they still take your debit/credit card. It is on the south side of Main Street in Mesa between Greenfield and Higley. It is called Superstition Farmer's Market.
With that knowledge freezer bags and Ziploc containers were purchased ~ and it was back to the market. Last night I bought 18 packages (pounds) of strawberries, and 13.9 pounds of grapes (I really don't just know that - I happen to have my reciept here). Anyway the cart was packed full of fruit. After going through the check out line my total order was $10.65. Yes you read that correctly, I did say that I only spent $10.65 for all of that. After a few hours in the kitchen last night I can look and see that there are 14 Ziploc containers full of beautiful (and tasty) homemade freezer jam, and the rest of the fruit is stacked nicely in freezer bags already in the chest freezer. It is all very exciting for me since this year my focus has been on getting food storage put together. Now I have frozen fruit - just in case I get tired of the dried apples I got from the cannery last week.
***Here is the recipe for the Strawberry Freezer Jam***
4 cups mashed strawberries
4 cups sugar (or splenda) – make sure that you don’t short the sugar
¾ cup water
1 box fruit pectin
Mix 2 cups of strawberries and the sugar set aside for 10 minutes
Mix water and pectin in saucepan until it boils boil for 1 minute. Then add to strawberry/sugar mixture. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved (about 3 minutes)
Add remaining strawberries (about 2 cups), stir well. Pour in plastic containers leaving about ½” from top (it may grow in the freezer). Leave at room temperature for 24 hours then put in freezer.
Good in the freezer for 1 year, lasts in the fridge for about 3 weeks.
I used the Ziploc containers that were square, but only about 2 ½ inches tall, and it made roughly 5 containers per batch of jam.
~~Also for those of you who are local here in AZ. The farmer's market is worth the trip for sure!! It is just like a grocery but much much smaller (indoors of course) - and they still take your debit/credit card. It is on the south side of Main Street in Mesa between Greenfield and Higley. It is called Superstition Farmer's Market.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
We all need Spontaneity
Really what is life without a little spontaneity every now and then??
I have a roommate who has been waiting for a missionary. She kept it pretty quiet and I didn’t even know about it until a few months ago. Well…he flew home last night but he wasn’t flying to Phoenix. She has long ago decided that she wasn’t going to be able to make it to the airport to welcome him home. We were sitting at the house last night around 9 pm and she was totally (and I am not exaggerating!) freaking out that he was almost home, scheduled to land in Tucson at 10:30 pm. We tried to find the tracker online so that she could watch his flight from LA to Tucson…but we were unsuccessful.
INSTEAD we convinced her that she really didn’t have a good reason to just not be at the airport herself. Sure she had a paper to write and school at 8 am (or was it 9 am???) anyway we reminded her that you only live once so do your hair and get in the car! We met our other roommate on her way home from work in a random parking lot…she parked her car and hopped in with us and we were off. Just 100 or so miles to go and we would be there...we missed the landing (50 miles out still) but he was still at the airport when we arrived.
It was a super fast trip that was totally unplanned but we had a good time and it makes a great memory. We are all quite a bit tired this morning, but we had FUN!
Here are my roommates in the back seat on the way home…such a good time!
I have a roommate who has been waiting for a missionary. She kept it pretty quiet and I didn’t even know about it until a few months ago. Well…he flew home last night but he wasn’t flying to Phoenix. She has long ago decided that she wasn’t going to be able to make it to the airport to welcome him home. We were sitting at the house last night around 9 pm and she was totally (and I am not exaggerating!) freaking out that he was almost home, scheduled to land in Tucson at 10:30 pm. We tried to find the tracker online so that she could watch his flight from LA to Tucson…but we were unsuccessful.
INSTEAD we convinced her that she really didn’t have a good reason to just not be at the airport herself. Sure she had a paper to write and school at 8 am (or was it 9 am???) anyway we reminded her that you only live once so do your hair and get in the car! We met our other roommate on her way home from work in a random parking lot…she parked her car and hopped in with us and we were off. Just 100 or so miles to go and we would be there...we missed the landing (50 miles out still) but he was still at the airport when we arrived.
It was a super fast trip that was totally unplanned but we had a good time and it makes a great memory. We are all quite a bit tired this morning, but we had FUN!
Here are my roommates in the back seat on the way home…such a good time!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Dr. Glaser on the Nuremberg Medical Trials
So this post is pretty late in coming...but totally worth sharing what I learned. Pictured above is "L" on the right with Edmund Glaser, Ph.D. in the center {I'm on the left}
In January I attended the OHRP Conference (Office of Human Research Protection). Dr. Glaser was the keynote speaker that morning. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1946, Dr. Glaser was trained by the Signal Corps as a motion picture sound photographer. He was sent to Nuremberg to photograph the War Crimes Medical Trials. Today, his interest in the Nuremberg Trials remains keen and his memories still vivid.
That morning for nearly 2 hours we listened as he shared some observations and footage from the Nuremberg Trials, as well as reflections following this experience. It truly was an awesome experience to sit there and listen to him tell us all about what happened to him while he was there and since that time. He suggested the movie "Judgement at Nuremberg" as a good representation of what happened there. I haven't yet watched it but think that I will get around to it one of these days.
Friday, March 27, 2009
to my Verizon friends...
I found out something today that I thought I would pass on to all of you so that if (hopefully not when) you need this you will know what to do.
This morning I received a picture message that was COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE. After being completely shocked and upset, I didn't know what to do but I knew that I didn't want to receive anymore pictures like that. I didn't want to have picture messaging taken away because I get the most adorable photo's of my nieces and nephews sent to me that way. Last week one of the ladies I work with mentioned during lunch that she was getting crazy text messages and was texting back that they had the wrong number (she is not a Verizon customer) and she called her company to find out if they could block the number and they could only block texting all together. So I called Verizon to see what my options were. Turns out that if you have Verizon you can log on to manage your account and block specific numbers. Go to My Verizon, then Messaging, then Text Messages on the left in red click on Preferences and then you get text blocking and you can enter up to 15 numbers, emails, or domains. It will stay blocked for 3 months... I also asked and if you have the number blocked the sender does receive a message back that tells them the message was denied.
Anyway I hope that none of you have to receive inappropriate picture messages, but if you do and you have Verizon...I hope I helped you out.
This morning I received a picture message that was COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE. After being completely shocked and upset, I didn't know what to do but I knew that I didn't want to receive anymore pictures like that. I didn't want to have picture messaging taken away because I get the most adorable photo's of my nieces and nephews sent to me that way. Last week one of the ladies I work with mentioned during lunch that she was getting crazy text messages and was texting back that they had the wrong number (she is not a Verizon customer) and she called her company to find out if they could block the number and they could only block texting all together. So I called Verizon to see what my options were. Turns out that if you have Verizon you can log on to manage your account and block specific numbers. Go to My Verizon, then Messaging, then Text Messages on the left in red click on Preferences and then you get text blocking and you can enter up to 15 numbers, emails, or domains. It will stay blocked for 3 months... I also asked and if you have the number blocked the sender does receive a message back that tells them the message was denied.
Anyway I hope that none of you have to receive inappropriate picture messages, but if you do and you have Verizon...I hope I helped you out.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tickets anyone!!
OK, so I will admit I have a bit of a problem. I have such a desire to see the world that I have so many travel emails that I get each week. I open each email and review all of the great deals each Wednesday when the emails arrive. Well...since I passed on such a great find a little while ago I thought I would pass on another one that I have discovered.
It is http://www.ticketsnow.com/ it came on the end of one of my emails a couple of weeks ago. You can get relatively cheap tickets for concerts, sporting events, plays, etc... Since finding this I can now see that paying the $45 for a ticket for an occasional sporting event is for the birds. Check it and see what you can find. I can go to an NBA game where I live for $6!!
It is http://www.ticketsnow.com/ it came on the end of one of my emails a couple of weeks ago. You can get relatively cheap tickets for concerts, sporting events, plays, etc... Since finding this I can now see that paying the $45 for a ticket for an occasional sporting event is for the birds. Check it and see what you can find. I can go to an NBA game where I live for $6!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Missionaries & Cops...who can enter?
OK...so if you refer to my post from September 4, 2008 you will note that I have an old lady who thinks that her son still lives in the house that I bought over 3 1/2 years ago. Her visits have been getting more and more often. One week she came 5 days in a row and sat outside in her car until 2 am just watching the house.
Since we have an Alzheimer's division at work I asked some of the nurses what they thought. For sure they think that she has some form of dementia and let me know about Adult Protective Services. You can call them and give them all the information and they will check the senior citizen out and make sure that they are receiving the care that they need. So I called in January to give them the information. Unfortunately they can't do anything without a police record. This last Friday when I got home her car was outside but she wasn't in it. I made sure that the house was all locked up and went to the gym. When I returned home she was in her car outside. I called the non-emergency line and they sent an officer over to do a welfare check (basically they will take her home). Of course my luck would have it that she left as soon as I hung up the phone.
Here is where the story gets funny...I ran to take a quick shower and my roommate answered the door when the cops got there. She talked to them at the door for a time, but in the back of her mind she was nervous to invite him in since she was alone in the house. At the same time this was happening I was getting dressed and was hurrying since I knew she was the only one out there and would need to have a "companion" in order for the male cop to enter our home. (YEAH Right!). Anyway she asked him if he could come in...he laughed and said "Oh, I can come in...even if you don't want me to".
Isn't it funny how we had both thought that because she was "alone" that a male couldn't enter the house. After he left we both just laughed when we found out what each of us were thinking. I guess that just goes to show you that my house is filled with good girls.
**as a side note - hopefully the little old lady will get some help soon.
Since we have an Alzheimer's division at work I asked some of the nurses what they thought. For sure they think that she has some form of dementia and let me know about Adult Protective Services. You can call them and give them all the information and they will check the senior citizen out and make sure that they are receiving the care that they need. So I called in January to give them the information. Unfortunately they can't do anything without a police record. This last Friday when I got home her car was outside but she wasn't in it. I made sure that the house was all locked up and went to the gym. When I returned home she was in her car outside. I called the non-emergency line and they sent an officer over to do a welfare check (basically they will take her home). Of course my luck would have it that she left as soon as I hung up the phone.
Here is where the story gets funny...I ran to take a quick shower and my roommate answered the door when the cops got there. She talked to them at the door for a time, but in the back of her mind she was nervous to invite him in since she was alone in the house. At the same time this was happening I was getting dressed and was hurrying since I knew she was the only one out there and would need to have a "companion" in order for the male cop to enter our home. (YEAH Right!). Anyway she asked him if he could come in...he laughed and said "Oh, I can come in...even if you don't want me to".
Isn't it funny how we had both thought that because she was "alone" that a male couldn't enter the house. After he left we both just laughed when we found out what each of us were thinking. I guess that just goes to show you that my house is filled with good girls.
**as a side note - hopefully the little old lady will get some help soon.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Funny story
So...I have not been one who forgets to do my Visiting Teaching, but lately I am always down to the wire at the end of the month. This last week I realized that it February was almost over. Two excuses...February is a short month, and February is a busy month in my world.
Anyway I have now watched the "10 Virgin's" (by Emily Freeman) play 3 times now, either in play form or a readers Theater. Every time I have seen it I comment on how much I love the music, and how much I would love to have the CD. Well, this time I found them on sale and actually bought 9 of them. I gave them all away so far except 2, which I will preview before I give away...let me tell you why.
Because the month was almost over and we had not yet set up our appointments for Visiting Teaching, I thought I would just drop in my on 3 ladies and give them this CD since I love the music so much. So far 2 of the 3 have called me back letting me know that when they put the CD in their players to listen to it that it was some sort of sales pitch. The packaging: case, cover, photo on the CD and everything would lead one to believe that what they were about to listen to was the "10 Virgins".
I just thought that was a really funny story and I hope that the others who received the gift from me actually got the music, and not a sales pitch :-)
Anyway I have now watched the "10 Virgin's" (by Emily Freeman) play 3 times now, either in play form or a readers Theater. Every time I have seen it I comment on how much I love the music, and how much I would love to have the CD. Well, this time I found them on sale and actually bought 9 of them. I gave them all away so far except 2, which I will preview before I give away...let me tell you why.
Because the month was almost over and we had not yet set up our appointments for Visiting Teaching, I thought I would just drop in my on 3 ladies and give them this CD since I love the music so much. So far 2 of the 3 have called me back letting me know that when they put the CD in their players to listen to it that it was some sort of sales pitch. The packaging: case, cover, photo on the CD and everything would lead one to believe that what they were about to listen to was the "10 Virgins".
I just thought that was a really funny story and I hope that the others who received the gift from me actually got the music, and not a sales pitch :-)
Friday, February 27, 2009
Passing on a great find
So I have always been under the impression that if you find a good deal that you tell people, so that they can enjoy what you have discovered. Today I wanted to tell you about this amazing face powder that I have found. Rare Essentials Blemish Therapy (I bought it at Ulta).
It is not necessarily the cheapest powder that you can get but let me tell you about the wonders that it does. I bought it about 3 1/2 months ago, I had plans for the weekend and wanted to look my best. I woke up on Thursday and had a 3rd eye in the middle of my cheek (aka a large blemish!). I was extremely distraught and needed to find out how to get rid of it fast. When I got to work I was telling one of my co-workers about it and she suggested that on my way home I stop at Ulta and pick this powder up. I did and started applying it to the blemish as soon as I got home. Surprisingly it took a very small amount of powder and I could see that this one container was going to last me some time. Anyway I took the powder with me everywhere on Friday (basically that means work). I applied the powder every couple of hours and to my great surprise the blemish went away in less than 24 hours! It was like a miracle and I have since used this on occasion and the results hold true. I can't figure out what the special ingredient is that makes the blemish "change its mind" and go away, but I am thinking that it is sulfur.
Anyway I just wanted to share that tid bit of information with you so if you happen to have something come up you too might be able to run to Ulta and pick some up. Also...I really think that this container will last me at least a year if not two.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Valentines & doing what St. Valentine would have done
This year for Valentines Day I had a wonderful experience. Rather than think inwardly as it is so easy to do. I wondered what could be done to help someone else (please see my post on January 7, 2009 entitled "In True Form" in the 5th paragraph...). It may be the first time ever that I have actually followed a New Years "Resolution" for very long.
So for Valentine's Day we made 4 bundles of fresh flowers, purple tulips and white daisies. After they were all wrapped up in plastic bags to keep them fresh - homemade Valentine cards were attached to them with bright colored ribbons. Then we started out on our visits. Our first 2 stops were to couples. Our last 2 stops were to some wonderful widows. They were so happy to receive the beautiful flowers and to have visitors. We spent nearly 30 minutes with each of them and talked about whatever they wanted. We talked about a myriad of things, from fishing in Montana, to how they met, to being in the service in California, why or how they ended up living in Arizona, and the places they had been during their lives. It was so nice to be able to be there and listen to their stories.
I had such a wonderful time visiting them and spreading a little Valentine's day cheer!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Broadway...for B-day
For an early birthday gift I was able to go to The Lion King! It was such a nice surprise and a wonderful evening. If you haven't seen the Lion King and it is in your neighborhood I recommend it. Enjoy the costumes, the acting, the music and the night. The cast did such a wonderful job!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Caution – Life is Fragile.
This morning I want to tell all of you just how thankful I am and how blessed I am to have you a part of my life. Lately I have been reflecting on the blessings received after passing from this world. Just imagine what it may be like to not have the pains of this world, to have the opportunity to be made whole and to be at peace.
Oddly enough after pondering this subject over and over in my mind for roughly the past month I arrived at work this morning to find out that one of the ladies who I work with lost her daughter over the weekend. Her daughter was 14 and was born with both physical and mental handicaps. She was such a joy in the life of this family and their world seemed to revolve around her. I can’t help but be happy for her daughter to be free from the pains of this world. I do feel for the family and hope that they will make it through this hard time in their lives.
…I am so blessed to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life and I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of my life. After being reminded that this life is so fragile, and after reading the October conference talk, from President Monson last night, “Finding Joy in the Journey”, I wanted to express my love for each of you. In the conference talk there is a quote by William Shakespeare., “They do not love that do not show their love.” I hope that all of you may know that I love each of you and the joy that you bring to my life.
Oddly enough after pondering this subject over and over in my mind for roughly the past month I arrived at work this morning to find out that one of the ladies who I work with lost her daughter over the weekend. Her daughter was 14 and was born with both physical and mental handicaps. She was such a joy in the life of this family and their world seemed to revolve around her. I can’t help but be happy for her daughter to be free from the pains of this world. I do feel for the family and hope that they will make it through this hard time in their lives.
…I am so blessed to have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life and I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of my life. After being reminded that this life is so fragile, and after reading the October conference talk, from President Monson last night, “Finding Joy in the Journey”, I wanted to express my love for each of you. In the conference talk there is a quote by William Shakespeare., “They do not love that do not show their love.” I hope that all of you may know that I love each of you and the joy that you bring to my life.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Do you remember...I didn't.
So this weekend I reviewed the Conference opening address given by President Monson and also his closing remarks...I was reminded of what he had asked us as a church to do. My question is how many of you remembered...?
Opening remarks... (quoting President Monson)
"As did President Spencer W. Kimball over 32 years ago, I urge you to pray for the opening of those areas, that we might share with them the joy of the gospel. As we prayed then in response to President Kimball’s pleadings, we saw miracles unfold as country after country, formerly closed to the Church, was opened. Such will transpire again as we pray with faith."
Closing remarks... (quoting President Monson)
"May we long remember what we have heard during this general conference. The messages which have been given will be printed in next month’s Ensign and Liahona magazines. I urge you to study them and to ponder their teachings."
"There are those throughout the world who are hungry; there are those who are destitute. Working together, we can alleviate suffering and provide for those in need. In addition to the service you give as you care for one another, your contributions to the funds of the Church enable us to respond almost immediately when disasters occur anywhere in the world. We are nearly always among the first on the scene to provide whatever assistance we can. We thank you for your generosity.
There are other difficulties in the lives of some. Particularly among the young, there are those who are tragically involved in such things as drugs, immorality, gangs, and all the serious problems that go with them. In addition, there are those who are lonely, including widows and widowers, who long for the company and the concern of others. May we ever be mindful of the needs of those around us and be ready to extend a helping hand and a loving heart."
I was resolved to do all of this when conference was over...but I have to admit I have not been as good as I had hoped. Luckily I still have my Ensign and there is still time until the next conference to study. I plan to do just that.
Opening remarks... (quoting President Monson)
"As did President Spencer W. Kimball over 32 years ago, I urge you to pray for the opening of those areas, that we might share with them the joy of the gospel. As we prayed then in response to President Kimball’s pleadings, we saw miracles unfold as country after country, formerly closed to the Church, was opened. Such will transpire again as we pray with faith."
Closing remarks... (quoting President Monson)
"May we long remember what we have heard during this general conference. The messages which have been given will be printed in next month’s Ensign and Liahona magazines. I urge you to study them and to ponder their teachings."
"There are those throughout the world who are hungry; there are those who are destitute. Working together, we can alleviate suffering and provide for those in need. In addition to the service you give as you care for one another, your contributions to the funds of the Church enable us to respond almost immediately when disasters occur anywhere in the world. We are nearly always among the first on the scene to provide whatever assistance we can. We thank you for your generosity.
There are other difficulties in the lives of some. Particularly among the young, there are those who are tragically involved in such things as drugs, immorality, gangs, and all the serious problems that go with them. In addition, there are those who are lonely, including widows and widowers, who long for the company and the concern of others. May we ever be mindful of the needs of those around us and be ready to extend a helping hand and a loving heart."
I was resolved to do all of this when conference was over...but I have to admit I have not been as good as I had hoped. Luckily I still have my Ensign and there is still time until the next conference to study. I plan to do just that.
Educational Weekend…
This last weekend I was down in Tucson visiting a couple of educational sites. First thing we went to the Titan Missile Museum (http://www.titanmissilemuseum.org/) it is the only one of 54 missiles that the US had during the Cold War that is still intact. Actually the missile during that time is no longer there but they have a training missile that was never fueled that is housed at the museum. A few highlights were walking through the crew area, the missile launch simulation and the facts that I learned. Top speed of the missile was 13,000 miles an hour, and within 2 minutes of being launched the missile was 47 miles straight up. Fascinating.
After viewing the missile we went over to the Pima Air museum (http://www.pimaair.org/) there we saw many historic and modern planes…B-17, B-24, B-25, F-14, F-15, just to name a few. You are even able to walk through one of the old Air Force One planes, which Kennedy flew on. They have a black bird, fastest plane ever built (it has no defense system because it could out run any missile that was shot at it), and many other planes. I do however recommend taking the 1 hour tram ride, the driver will give you a good back ground on all of the planes that are there then you can walk around and view after and know what you are looking at or what you want to look at. After the tram ride I knew that I wanted to go in to the Space hanger and see the piece of moon rock that they have there…about the size of ½ a peanut, but still it was from the moon!
After viewing the missile we went over to the Pima Air museum (http://www.pimaair.org/) there we saw many historic and modern planes…B-17, B-24, B-25, F-14, F-15, just to name a few. You are even able to walk through one of the old Air Force One planes, which Kennedy flew on. They have a black bird, fastest plane ever built (it has no defense system because it could out run any missile that was shot at it), and many other planes. I do however recommend taking the 1 hour tram ride, the driver will give you a good back ground on all of the planes that are there then you can walk around and view after and know what you are looking at or what you want to look at. After the tram ride I knew that I wanted to go in to the Space hanger and see the piece of moon rock that they have there…about the size of ½ a peanut, but still it was from the moon!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
A few complaints...then I will stop
OK so 2009 has been interesting so far...2 complaints is all.
1 - On Monday morning I tried to make a deposit in the bank...the ATM froze and wouldn't let me complete the deposit or get my card back. After calling the 800 number I had to cancel all ATM cards since there was one in the machine with my pin number all keyed in. Now I am still trying to find time to make it to the bank to complete my deposit.
2 - This morning as I was leaving for work I walked into the garage and the ceiling (below the upstairs bathroom) was leaking and dripped right on my head. Good thing I have a cousin who is a general contractor and he is on his way over this morning to check it out!
...I am done now~
1 - On Monday morning I tried to make a deposit in the bank...the ATM froze and wouldn't let me complete the deposit or get my card back. After calling the 800 number I had to cancel all ATM cards since there was one in the machine with my pin number all keyed in. Now I am still trying to find time to make it to the bank to complete my deposit.
2 - This morning as I was leaving for work I walked into the garage and the ceiling (below the upstairs bathroom) was leaking and dripped right on my head. Good thing I have a cousin who is a general contractor and he is on his way over this morning to check it out!
...I am done now~
In true form...
Well...my last post was titled time flies. And as a matter of fact it does! Seems like I just posted that and in reality it was over a month ago!!
OK so let me see if I can catch up - a little
I love Christmas and the Christmas season, all of the lights and decorations, the music and spending time with family and friends. But mostly I love the way that everyone seems to turn their hearts outward instead of inward. There are so many people and so many things that we can do all year and it seems as though our society makes it easy to ignore that all year long until December and then we try really really hard to catch up on being kind to our fellow men. But either way I love December for all that it is.
I don't normally set New Years Resolutions - mainly because I know they will not get done. I generally set goals as needed all year long instead. But since it is so close to the beginning of the year I am going set a goal ~ not to be confused with a resolution :-)
As I was thinking about the wonderful feeling of December and how wonderful it feels, I was thinking that I would set a goal to keep the "fire" of December alive all year long. I would love to have anyone reading this to try the same. Try to constantly be thinking of others and what we can do to make them happy. To keep the outward thinking and shed the inward. As I go throughout the year I will try to touch back on this topic and let you know how things are going. In the meantime Matthew 25:40 - And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
OK so let me see if I can catch up - a little
I love Christmas and the Christmas season, all of the lights and decorations, the music and spending time with family and friends. But mostly I love the way that everyone seems to turn their hearts outward instead of inward. There are so many people and so many things that we can do all year and it seems as though our society makes it easy to ignore that all year long until December and then we try really really hard to catch up on being kind to our fellow men. But either way I love December for all that it is.
I don't normally set New Years Resolutions - mainly because I know they will not get done. I generally set goals as needed all year long instead. But since it is so close to the beginning of the year I am going set a goal ~ not to be confused with a resolution :-)
As I was thinking about the wonderful feeling of December and how wonderful it feels, I was thinking that I would set a goal to keep the "fire" of December alive all year long. I would love to have anyone reading this to try the same. Try to constantly be thinking of others and what we can do to make them happy. To keep the outward thinking and shed the inward. As I go throughout the year I will try to touch back on this topic and let you know how things are going. In the meantime Matthew 25:40 - And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
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