Missionary Prep

    Last night the young women had a missionary prep activity in my ward. We started out on the stage. 4 chairs with a skirt laying on top were situated in front of us. Off to the side there was a chalk board with a map drawn on it. Each girl took a turn putting on a skirt and opening a "mission call" that our leaders gave us. It was written out just like a real call.  When we found out where we would serve, we took a sticky note and put it on our location on the map drawn on the blackboard.  It was quite exciting and interesting to see where girls would serve, even though it wasn't even real. Some girls were called to Germany, France, and England, and some were called to the Philippines and South Africa. I was called to Colombia along with my good friend, Ashley. Our friend Mallory was called to Peru. 

     We separated by continent into groups and went around to different stations of preparation. The three of us girls in my group started by learning about languages and what we should ack in our daily backpack. To be honest, I would take the missionary's load over my own...

    Next we made mini pizzas and emailed people and shared a thought on Facebook, as if it were P-Day. 

    We went on from there to learn how to sew on a button and iron shirts. 

     The last station we went to was with our Stake's sister missionary. There we memorized the scripture John 14:26. If you don't already have it memorized, I urge you to try.  

       We finished the night with a departing devotional where the Sister spoke to us bearing her testimony of pure love for others and how difficult but wonderful her mission has been.  

        Overall it was a fun night, and I learned some new things. Although I don't plan on serving as a full time missionar away from home, I do plan on looking and finding many missionary experiences throughout college and the rest of my life, and I can even apply some of the lessons taught last night to do this. :)

AP Meetings With Meaning

Coming to an AP Test instruction meeting is one of the most entertaining thing ever. I'm not even taking the test, but it was quite enjoyable!  My friends Logan and Dallin, and I sat together. Dallin was the only one actually taking the test, but all of us participated in making fun of the system...haha.... We decided that since they ask for the first 15 letters of your last name, that all names need a Russian prefix to put in front to make sure all boxes are filled in. Who knew that filling in a bubble sheet would be so difficult? (No one, because it's not...). On the bright side, they chose fantastic colors for the sheet: baby blue and light purple are my favs.
"My parents were too in love to finish their bachelors..."
"*face lights up* They want my number?!?!"
"Wait, where are the exits?! ...TMI..."

Too too funny.... :)

And Yet Another Annoying Rant

I just want one night of peaceful sleep. Is that too much to ask?? How can I be expected to function properly when I just toss and turn 3/4 of the night? I just want so badly to be able to sleep without waking up every half hour... Any suggestions on how to fall asleep and stay asleep? I swear I've tried everything...

Pessimist Rant-Please Skip

Sometimes I wonder if I can do anything right.  Fate just seems to be against me at times I guess... Fate wants me to fail, so I do. It's so frustrating. I think that I've got the whole world in the palm of my hand and that everything will all work out one minute, and the next I make huge mistakes and just become so overwhelmed with all the things that have stacked up because of my mistakes. And it's not okay. This week has just been a week of disappointment and today has not made it any better. I'm just done. I'm done with school, I'm done with people, I'm done with life. I just want things to just stop -pause- for just a minute so I can catch my breath and clear my head. Sometimes I wonder if my wants and dreams are worth it.... I really have no idea, to be honest. From now on, my name is Stress. And I hate it. I'm burned out and need a break, but will I get one? No. Not even summer will be a break for me. Instead I'll be doing schoolwork and other busy boring activities 24/7.  Sleep? What's that? A social life? What's that? A happy, carefree life? What the heck is that? 

I hope and pray it's worth it...it better be

... 

Math Mercy

I have made it through another term with a 4.000! I really didn't know if I'd get it this term because my math grade has been sitting at an A- for the past two weeks and there was nothing else I could do. My percentage sat at a 92.43% the last day of term. I had done all I could and had spoken to my teacher. I actually had prayed to my Heavenly Father that all would be well with me, but that I might be shown compassion and grace in my grade. I was content though that all would turn out well because I had done all I could and I had faith The Lord would take care of the rest.  As spring break progressed though, and my grade was unchanging, I began to doubt. I prayed again for comfort and help. My mom checked my grade a while later and let out a shriek. My grade had bumped up to 93.05%. Just barely an A. I'm so grateful for this tender mercy, for I know it was because of my faith and the kindness of my teacher that I am able to maintain the 4.0 that I have worked so hard to keep.

Being a Piano Teacher is Awesome!

   I love teaching piano! Something about it just leaves me happy after every lesson I give. I have the sweetest students who have taught me that with a little motivation, we can do hard things. I was very impressed today when one of my students, who very rarely practices, came prepared after practicing EVERY day this week, plus this morning! To see my students get to put gold stars on their charts is like me getting to put a gold star on a chart too. I love it.  They are such fast learners and so awesome. They just make my week so much easier to get through. :)

   It's no wonder that so many people encourage you to do something you love for a career; it really doesn't feel like work and I love it! 

Misinformed People

I hate when people just jump to conclusions... Or when they just assume things and keep saying things about you even when you constantly tell them that's not the case. I mean, have you ever had a rumor told about you? And people just sort of keep bringing it up and bug you about it? It's frustrating to me... Can't you just keep silent at least? Not say anything at all? I guess not, obviously... I guess all I can do is prove them wrong.