I skipped 14...because it was ANOTHER "what you wore today" post. Not a fan.
My dreams include, but are not limited to (and are not necessarily in this order):
*Getting sealed, in one of God's temples, to a man whom I love and can connect with on all levels and who will love me back
*Having children...preferably more than two...and at least one of each sex
*Getting some or many of my songs on the radio...all around the country, not just locally...
*I really hope to be the person singing those songs...but I separate the two dreams because achieving "songwriter" status, selling my songs to other singers, is still amazing
*Writing and publishing a novel
*To live my life in a way pleasing to God, not out of fear, but out of pure and sincere desire to serve and love Him
*Be able to look God in the eye and tell Him I did my best, and to look the Savior in the eye and humbly thank Him for making it possible for me to tell God I did my best
*Become a professor...and, let's be honest, I'd LOVE to teach at BYU-Idaho for a time :)
These are my dreams as of right now...at this stage in my game of life.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Song of the week :)
I've been thinking about my dad a lot lately.
This song comes more from the significant other's view...less from a daughter...but still a good song.
This song comes more from the significant other's view...less from a daughter...but still a good song.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
It's time for the song of the week.
My favorite hymn...and of course, you can't go wrong with Amy Grant. :) I love her version of it.
This hymn recently directed me to John 15 in the New Testament...where I read how Christ refers to His apostles as His friends...and us as His friends. Verse 13 is one of many that uses the word "friends." "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." This, then, inspired me to give my talk in church (I was asked to speak about a recent scripture I had read) on how the Savior is our dearest friend and will be there when others may disappear. This is not to say we shouldn't make friends, and be good friends to those around us, but it is to say that Jesus Christ can be our friend, on a very real and personal level. I'm thankful for that.
This hymn recently directed me to John 15 in the New Testament...where I read how Christ refers to His apostles as His friends...and us as His friends. Verse 13 is one of many that uses the word "friends." "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." This, then, inspired me to give my talk in church (I was asked to speak about a recent scripture I had read) on how the Savior is our dearest friend and will be there when others may disappear. This is not to say we shouldn't make friends, and be good friends to those around us, but it is to say that Jesus Christ can be our friend, on a very real and personal level. I'm thankful for that.
Monday, March 21, 2011
In case you missed it on facebook...
Or don't have facebook...whoever "you" might be...here's my latest creation. I'm excited about this one because it's more than just me and the guitar. I used my home studio for it.
This is not to be confused with the upcoming song of the week. :)
The sound quality got worse when I converted the file from wav to mp3...actually, I converted it from wav to something else, then to mp3...which could be the problem. I'm still messing around with it all. But it's so fun. :)
This is not to be confused with the upcoming song of the week. :)
The sound quality got worse when I converted the file from wav to mp3...actually, I converted it from wav to something else, then to mp3...which could be the problem. I'm still messing around with it all. But it's so fun. :)
Friday, March 18, 2011
I have this friend...
I'm 99.9% sure this friend doesn't read my blog. So, I'm going to write about her.
Why am I writing about her? Because, I haven't written a blog post in a while. I spent some time with this friend the other day...and the deep gratitude I have for her has been pressing on my heart ever since. So, I want to express it somewhere.
This friend is older than I am. Quite a bit. Well, not like anciently older than I, but a good number. She's 15 years older. Or...14? Anyway...somewhere around there.
This friend is one of my best. Here's why:
*Length of friendship: We've been friends for the past 14 or 15 years. That's a long time.
*She listens to me. Doesn't always try to offer advice...but will if needed or called for.
*She's not a "when it's convenient" friend. She's an "always" friend. We can talk every week, or we can go months without talking. It doesn't matter. We're always friends.
*When I met her, I was 12 years old. I thought she could walk on water. I became somewhat obsessed...or...infatuated with her. She was my touchable hero, as aposed to Amy Grant, my untouchable hero. During this time, it was apparent to everyone around me that I probably had unhealthy expectations of her...alot of my "happiness" rested in her hands. I made it that way. She knew this, yet, she still remained my friend, set healthy boundaries, and loved me anyway. When she'd cancel on me, I'd freak out, get really disappointed because my "hero" had turned out to be flawed...but still, she stuck by me...rode out my disappointment and always made it up to me. I've since mellowed out...no longer infatuated, but just very appreciative.
*She's the type of friend who enhances my life...and I enhance her life. She doesn't expect anything from me...like, if I didn't call her for a year, she wouldn't be upset with me...if I forgot her birthday she wouldn't love me any less. But, while she doesn't expect these things from me, she does enjoy these things, and when I do these things, it enhances her life. It's the same way when the situation is reversed. It wasn't always that way...I used to expect a lot from her back in my younger years. But as I've gotten older, I've learned a bit more and expanded my ability to understand people's different circumstances...spouce, kids, work, life...it's all hard to juggle. So, while she may not call me as often as my younger heart disired...or send me a card on my birthday, it's okay, because when it comes right down to it, she is always constant, ALWAYS there.
*She doesn't want or need to know my secrets when I don't want to share them...but she wants to know and listen when I'm ready to share and tell.
*She sees the real me. The good me, underneath it all. So, whatever crap I tell her about myself, it doesn't matter. Because I know she can see what God sees...or pretty darn close.
I have many amazing friends. But, like I said, my friendship with her has been on my heart lately. I'm so glad for good friendships. This life is hard enough to have to go it alone.
Why am I writing about her? Because, I haven't written a blog post in a while. I spent some time with this friend the other day...and the deep gratitude I have for her has been pressing on my heart ever since. So, I want to express it somewhere.
This friend is older than I am. Quite a bit. Well, not like anciently older than I, but a good number. She's 15 years older. Or...14? Anyway...somewhere around there.
This friend is one of my best. Here's why:
*Length of friendship: We've been friends for the past 14 or 15 years. That's a long time.
*She listens to me. Doesn't always try to offer advice...but will if needed or called for.
*She's not a "when it's convenient" friend. She's an "always" friend. We can talk every week, or we can go months without talking. It doesn't matter. We're always friends.
*When I met her, I was 12 years old. I thought she could walk on water. I became somewhat obsessed...or...infatuated with her. She was my touchable hero, as aposed to Amy Grant, my untouchable hero. During this time, it was apparent to everyone around me that I probably had unhealthy expectations of her...alot of my "happiness" rested in her hands. I made it that way. She knew this, yet, she still remained my friend, set healthy boundaries, and loved me anyway. When she'd cancel on me, I'd freak out, get really disappointed because my "hero" had turned out to be flawed...but still, she stuck by me...rode out my disappointment and always made it up to me. I've since mellowed out...no longer infatuated, but just very appreciative.
*She's the type of friend who enhances my life...and I enhance her life. She doesn't expect anything from me...like, if I didn't call her for a year, she wouldn't be upset with me...if I forgot her birthday she wouldn't love me any less. But, while she doesn't expect these things from me, she does enjoy these things, and when I do these things, it enhances her life. It's the same way when the situation is reversed. It wasn't always that way...I used to expect a lot from her back in my younger years. But as I've gotten older, I've learned a bit more and expanded my ability to understand people's different circumstances...spouce, kids, work, life...it's all hard to juggle. So, while she may not call me as often as my younger heart disired...or send me a card on my birthday, it's okay, because when it comes right down to it, she is always constant, ALWAYS there.
*She doesn't want or need to know my secrets when I don't want to share them...but she wants to know and listen when I'm ready to share and tell.
*She sees the real me. The good me, underneath it all. So, whatever crap I tell her about myself, it doesn't matter. Because I know she can see what God sees...or pretty darn close.
I have many amazing friends. But, like I said, my friendship with her has been on my heart lately. I'm so glad for good friendships. This life is hard enough to have to go it alone.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Song of the week...this is a good one :)
Sara Bareilles knows what's up. She's got my back...always knows the perfect words for my thoughts. :) Love her voice...love her words.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thirteenth: This week
1) I nearly broke down on the freeway while driving to work (I don't really know...but my car sounded and felt like it was going to explode).
2) The car guys fixed my car...only $250 later my car sounds healthy again
3) I shared the gospel with a co-worker and invited her to church
3) She declined, but we're still friends
4) I watched American Idol and realized I have a crush on Steven Tyler
5) I got really disappointed while watching American Idol, realizing that neither the judges nor America recognize true talent
6) I've spent many hours with my new recording equipment and can't wait to share the latest song I've been working on...
7) I've gone to bed an hour later than I usually do, every single night this week
8) My room's a mess
9) It's rained a lot
10) Today the rain was so weird...I was driving home from work and it was just spitting at my car. Seriously...it was coming down in random spurts...really heavy at random moments. Weirdest rain I've ever encountered, especially for Oregon.
11) I've been considering deactivating my facebook account...just for a little while...we'll see.
12) Trying to take more time to read the scriptures.
13) Cried while watching Grey's Anatomy, but that's nothing new. I've been watching them on netflix...all the seasons...I cry all the time. I'm obsessed with the show.
14) Recorded a duet with my mom, "When I Am Baptized." I'm trying to get Kayleen to sing some harmony as well...but every time I ask her she's watching a show she just can't be pulled away from. Speaking of which...
15) I watched The Bachelor this week...never watch that show, but Kayleen had it on, and...well, I got sucked into the stupid drama. Good thing it's over next week.
2) The car guys fixed my car...only $250 later my car sounds healthy again
3) I shared the gospel with a co-worker and invited her to church
3) She declined, but we're still friends
4) I watched American Idol and realized I have a crush on Steven Tyler
5) I got really disappointed while watching American Idol, realizing that neither the judges nor America recognize true talent
6) I've spent many hours with my new recording equipment and can't wait to share the latest song I've been working on...
7) I've gone to bed an hour later than I usually do, every single night this week
8) My room's a mess
9) It's rained a lot
10) Today the rain was so weird...I was driving home from work and it was just spitting at my car. Seriously...it was coming down in random spurts...really heavy at random moments. Weirdest rain I've ever encountered, especially for Oregon.
11) I've been considering deactivating my facebook account...just for a little while...we'll see.
12) Trying to take more time to read the scriptures.
13) Cried while watching Grey's Anatomy, but that's nothing new. I've been watching them on netflix...all the seasons...I cry all the time. I'm obsessed with the show.
14) Recorded a duet with my mom, "When I Am Baptized." I'm trying to get Kayleen to sing some harmony as well...but every time I ask her she's watching a show she just can't be pulled away from. Speaking of which...
15) I watched The Bachelor this week...never watch that show, but Kayleen had it on, and...well, I got sucked into the stupid drama. Good thing it's over next week.
Song of the Week
A little late this week. Try to look past the corniness of this song...it's actually really good, just made in the 70's. :)
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