So if you know me well enough you know that I am always getting myself into new situations. Well this time I decided that I wanted to try making a baby quilt. And let me also let you know that I never finished my senior quilt that we started in Young Women's like a year ago! I try to be all crafty and creative in the things that I do but I now know that sewing machines are definitely not my forte...
It all started like this, I went to JoAnn's and got all these cute fabrics in flannel so that it would be nice and soft for baby Alex. Then I remembered that one of my favorite people, Robyn, has a sewing machine so I asked her if I could borrow it. She kindly agreed to and I am also guessing that she figured I know how to use them... my bad, I forgot to mention that I am totally useless! So I cut out all my squares and pieces for the blanket and then I went to get the machine. I came home all excited to use it and the string kept on getting tangled, and I couldn't figure out why the string wasn't even catching the fabric and making a stitch.
Then I turned to the trusted Internet and You tubed how to use the dang machine. After three hours of doodling on a sewing machine I still did not even touch my fabric for the blanket. Luckily I was smart enough to use the scraps to practice before moving onto the real thing. Although at this rate, I don't think I will ever get to the real thing.
So moral of my story, if you know how to use a sewing machine please HELP ME! I need to get this blanket done before I leave for Arizona!
Other than that adventure today, I learned that I will not be receiving FAFSA for school. This is a major set back in my plans because even though I never expected a lot from federal funding I thought that I would at least get something to help out. Now I am looking into anything that can help me! My mom has been a major help in this whole process as well. She didn't even hesitate to take out a student loan for me even though it would add more stress to her. I love her so dearly and could not imagine my life with out her. All she wants for me is to go to college and be happy and she will do anything to make it happen.
One final note, I have to say that Annie Emswiler would be very proud of me today. I do not even know if she bothers to read this blog or not but I don't care, I am still putting this in here. My mom made cupcakes yesterday for her dinner party that are chocolate with cinnamon and chile pepper, with a cream cheese frosting. I thought they looked delicious when I noticed the frosting was tinted slightly tan. Then I put what I think is a superpower nose to the test and I smelt coffee. Yes indeed, my nose was right, the frosting had espresso powder in it and so I did not eat the cupcakes! No coffee for me! Too bad though, I really do miss it, two years is a LONG time to not have any coffee...
All in all, my day was kind of crazy! I definitely got some lemon juice in my cuts but it was only because I wanted to taste the amazing citrus!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Turning sour lemons into sweet lemonade
I have been thinking lately about all the things that I have in life and I have so much while taking it all for granted. This post may seem different and more spiritual so just prepare yourselves (especially those who follow that are not members, just open your mind for a minute.)
I feel like lately I have been lacking in the spiritual category as I find myself wrapped up in the worldly matters and cares that are so often taught not to be caught up in. I am constantly on facebook, working, or just doing pointless stuff like watching television. Why must we always do the things that matter so little in this world? I mean who cares who is getting arrested, who is getting millions of dollars while we are getting only hundreds! None of this matters! So like Bishop Reeves said in his lesson today I am trying to change something one line at a time instead of trying to work on the list all at once.
All I want to do is not take things for granted and as I am sitting here pondering this it can mean many different things. It seems like a big task for some reason. I mean how do you not take things for granted when you know different. This is where I am hoping a change happens.
I want to start with something small, not taking the scriptures and the gospel for granted. I feel like me of all people should realize this because I have only been a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a year now. I made this change for a reason, this church is TRUE! I don't care what any politic leader or any other person may say. We are no cult, we don't gather people for the purpose of being the biggest church. We are building God's Kingdom. I do not know everything there is about this religion and I don't want to sound all high and mighty but I am firm in my foundation and my plan is to know build my house strong and mighty so that I do not falter.
I feel good doing things that are so simple lately like attending church and listening and taking notes during my doctrine classes. I feel the spirit so strong as I listen to my Sunday school teacher with his undying faith. Institute is also helping me learn things that are so mind blowing that all happen in the Bible. Even though I went to Catholic school and I try to read the Bible I know that I know very little and it is so great learning the stories from the apostles of old.
I want to keep going on this path so that I can make a change for the better in my life. I have a strong testimony of this church and all those who oppose it can, there is nothing stopping you. But I challenge all of you to just listen. We are not who most like to portray us, we are just doing what we know what is true. Some of us may to pushy I give you that as I have experienced it in my life recently as well. But most you will find are some of the nicest people around and we will do almost anything to help anyone, another thing I have experienced lately. We are just like any other people so why must we be so ridiculed? My thought is that they just don't want to listen. And I have been there before, I know how they are feeling. So for those people reading this that are a part of the church, be patient, be kind, and do all the things we are taught to do. Let others come as they may. It took my years and now I can see myself nowhere else.
We all get lemons in our lives that make things sour, but through experiences we learn that if we add a little sugar we can get something amazing.
I feel like lately I have been lacking in the spiritual category as I find myself wrapped up in the worldly matters and cares that are so often taught not to be caught up in. I am constantly on facebook, working, or just doing pointless stuff like watching television. Why must we always do the things that matter so little in this world? I mean who cares who is getting arrested, who is getting millions of dollars while we are getting only hundreds! None of this matters! So like Bishop Reeves said in his lesson today I am trying to change something one line at a time instead of trying to work on the list all at once.
All I want to do is not take things for granted and as I am sitting here pondering this it can mean many different things. It seems like a big task for some reason. I mean how do you not take things for granted when you know different. This is where I am hoping a change happens.
I want to start with something small, not taking the scriptures and the gospel for granted. I feel like me of all people should realize this because I have only been a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a year now. I made this change for a reason, this church is TRUE! I don't care what any politic leader or any other person may say. We are no cult, we don't gather people for the purpose of being the biggest church. We are building God's Kingdom. I do not know everything there is about this religion and I don't want to sound all high and mighty but I am firm in my foundation and my plan is to know build my house strong and mighty so that I do not falter.
I feel good doing things that are so simple lately like attending church and listening and taking notes during my doctrine classes. I feel the spirit so strong as I listen to my Sunday school teacher with his undying faith. Institute is also helping me learn things that are so mind blowing that all happen in the Bible. Even though I went to Catholic school and I try to read the Bible I know that I know very little and it is so great learning the stories from the apostles of old.
I want to keep going on this path so that I can make a change for the better in my life. I have a strong testimony of this church and all those who oppose it can, there is nothing stopping you. But I challenge all of you to just listen. We are not who most like to portray us, we are just doing what we know what is true. Some of us may to pushy I give you that as I have experienced it in my life recently as well. But most you will find are some of the nicest people around and we will do almost anything to help anyone, another thing I have experienced lately. We are just like any other people so why must we be so ridiculed? My thought is that they just don't want to listen. And I have been there before, I know how they are feeling. So for those people reading this that are a part of the church, be patient, be kind, and do all the things we are taught to do. Let others come as they may. It took my years and now I can see myself nowhere else.
We all get lemons in our lives that make things sour, but through experiences we learn that if we add a little sugar we can get something amazing.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Cut too short
Ok I have been completely lazy lately when it comes to my blog, but I promise I will be better as I get a new routine down. I know if I keep telling myself this it might actually come true, but we will see... As for now not much has changed expect my new found love of the Hunger Games. Other than that life is good and I will post at a later time when I am not tired and working the next day.
Ta ta for now as my time is cut too short for now. I must suck up my lemons and move onto bed. :)
Ta ta for now as my time is cut too short for now. I must suck up my lemons and move onto bed. :)
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