Timing Experience #2

Tired after a long day on the floor, I finally made it home to my apartment. Walking up the stairs, I realize my roommate is in the shower...translation...I really should have used the bathroom before leaving work. So disappointed, I open the door to my room and out of the corner of my eye I see the silhouette of a man in the corner of my bedroom. Simultaneously, I turn on the light, and I see Edward Cullen, red eyes and all, staring back at me. I jumped back instantly.

Yes, a life size Edward silhouette was
standing in my room!

I had been so tired, but now I was wide awake! An unexpected man in your bedroom is quite a bit frightful when you're a single girl like me! However, once I realized what it was, I started laughing. That was the funniest prank to pull on a roommate ever! HA HA HA! However, I think I greatly disappointed my roommate when I walked down the stairs and calmly asked her if she owned the Edward in my room. We spent the next few minutes laughing. She was thoroughly disappointed that I did not scream out in fear like my other roommate when Edward met her in the bathroom.

Timing is Everything!

This week, Cailie came to visit me. She was super excited and brought some tennis racquets (she has been having some serious tennis withdrawal with the end of her season). Only problem was we didn't have any balls. :( No problem, we can buy some...only Wal-Mart was all out of them. Luckily K-mart had some... Now to play some tennis!

Problem #2: We went to play tennis at the tennis court at my apartment. Court was taken...Okay, no problem, we can play at another court. Google address of Olympus Park and off we go to play!

Problem #3: When it looks like on the Google map it will be on your right hand side, you must account for the trees and houses that block your view of the park. We drove around for maybe 20 minutes just trying to find the park. Sweet, finally made it to the park!

Problem #4: All the courts where taken at the park. Seriously, who knew playing tennis was the popular thing to do? All 16 courts were filled with ambitious players. Back in the car yet again!

Luckily when we got back to my apartment complex, the court was free!!! We played some awesome tennis until it was too dark to see the ball anymore. Sometimes it is all about timing. Everything, including all the pieces, has to line up for it to work out. 

I was thinking about how this experience describes many frustrations in my current life. The problem is the timing is just not quite right for things to be where I want them to be, and this is a frustrating experience. If I can just be patient and keep trying, things will eventually work together to create the goal (just a lot of frustration and patience in between). The amazing part is all the things you learn in between where you currently are and where you want to go/do that you would miss out on if you got what you wanted right away. So yes, it is all about TIMING!

The Last Week of September!

I had the best weekend with my family. We were able to have all the sisters together for a late night chat on Friday night and Saturday night. It was so fun to be able to go to the Relief Society Broadcast with my mom, grandma, and sister. It just left you feeling so uplifted!

I can hardly believe how grown up my nephew and niece are getting...

This is one of my favorite pictures of Lawrence.
What a cute little man!

One of my favorite pictures of Hazel.
I love her adorable smile!

My goal this week is to not pass out at work! I have spent the last week off of work recovering from a self induced concussion after passing out at work. Walls are not friendly when you take them out with your head. My symptoms are finally going away, and I return to work tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Brigham City Temple Dedication

This Sunday I had the opportunity to attend the Brigham City Temple Dedication. It was a really neat experience that I got to share with my sister Liesl. My ward was assigned to go to Assembly Hall on Temple Square for the dedication. This is one of my favorite buildings on Temple Square it is so beautiful!

Assembly Hall

 I loved how President Packer, Elder Nelson, and Elder Perry were the leaders chosen for this dedication, as they have home roots to Brigham City. The temple is one of my favorite places on earth, as you can feel such peace there. I am so grateful that the Saints are righteous enough to have the blessings of more and more temples on the earth.

Brigham City Temple

September Birthdays!

September is a month of Birthdays! Happy Birthday to Grandpa Allen, Blake, my dad, and BriAnne. We celebrated everyone's Birthdays on my actual birthday this year. Thanks to everyone for making it a great day!

Some sidewalk chalk birthday celebrations:

Me and Baby Hazel!
Holding this little girl was the best birthday present ever!

Another favorite song made better!

Simple Gifts comes from a Quaker Hymn. I have loved the melody ever since I heard it in Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring.

I just love the words:

'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gain'd,
To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd,
To turn, turn will be our delight,
Till by turning, turning we come 'round right.

I really like this arrangement, and I love the reminder that this life is a precious gift. In this world of chaos and the faster the better, I love the reminder to be simple. Maybe if I just keep turning and turning, I will come round right!

More Changes...

It seems like just when you think you have life figured out it changes. I am super excited for my roommate Mindy to get married, but I am sure curious how the new roommate will work out.

It was kinda weird this Sunday, and I miss being in school. I went to Provo and picked up CalDon and BriAnne and brought them home for Sunday dinner. I love family togetherness. I have just been feeling kinda lost this week. It is really weird not to be back in school. School has probably been one of the most constant things in my life. I finally got that figured out and now it's over. Or is it? There is the constant battle in my head about whether or not I should go back for Grad School. I just can't feel right about it for now. I guess that is life's greatest challenge to be happy with whatever stage of life you are in right now. Enjoy the journey! A practice I understand in principle, but not so good in action. Guess I just have to practice!