Monday
new friend: ben at mtc
Truth: risk....do something you are afraid of...you will get stronger. it is a choice to risk...to overcome the natural man. Fear seems to be more natural than faith...choose, and eventually that natural instinct will swith. Faith will become the natural.
sunday
new friend: jon (husband of harp player)
truth:
Saturday
new friend: vocal union members (one who sat in front row and cheered for me), dillon (audience member)
friday
new friend: jordan? jonathon? jp, max
thursday
new friend:
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday
Truth confirmed: The Lord is the best arranger of the sheet music of our lives. I don't know yet what the song is going to sound like when it is performed, but I know He is starting to put the pieces together. I love running into my friends...the conversations we have...to inspire each other...sustain each other...Magarin, Ben, Spencer, Alex, etc.
New Friends: Mel and I went to breakfast at Magleby's. Mmmm...buttermilk syrup. She came with her friend, Brian. Now Brian is my friend, who taught me to hug boys with arms over their shoulders. Love it. I also met Ben's roommate Austin who offered to make me spaghetti during our rehearsal at their house. I love new friends.
Tuesday
Truth confirmed: Don't skip class, or you may miss a chance to learn to break dance and crump in your TMA 301 class. Our responsibilities or obligations can prove very fruitful. :)
New Friends: I met Melanie's date at Spoon Me. Trent? Yikes. This friendship is still surface, clearly. Not my proudest new friend day.
Monday
truth confirmed: We have no idea how many unhidden talents we have within us. We need to explore...discover...play...tonight I found I have a talent for scripture charades. I dominate. :)
New Friend: Brock is a friend of Spencer's. He works security in the library. It turns out we'd been at a Tucano's lunch together before. Officially friends at last. :)
Truth confirmed: The Lord is the best arranger of the sheet music of our lives. I don't know yet what the song is going to sound like when it is performed, but I know He is starting to put the pieces together. I love running into my friends...the conversations we have...to inspire each other...sustain each other...Magarin, Ben, Spencer, Alex, etc.
New Friends: Mel and I went to breakfast at Magleby's. Mmmm...buttermilk syrup. She came with her friend, Brian. Now Brian is my friend, who taught me to hug boys with arms over their shoulders. Love it. I also met Ben's roommate Austin who offered to make me spaghetti during our rehearsal at their house. I love new friends.
Tuesday
Truth confirmed: Don't skip class, or you may miss a chance to learn to break dance and crump in your TMA 301 class. Our responsibilities or obligations can prove very fruitful. :)
New Friends: I met Melanie's date at Spoon Me. Trent? Yikes. This friendship is still surface, clearly. Not my proudest new friend day.
Monday
truth confirmed: We have no idea how many unhidden talents we have within us. We need to explore...discover...play...tonight I found I have a talent for scripture charades. I dominate. :)
New Friend: Brock is a friend of Spencer's. He works security in the library. It turns out we'd been at a Tucano's lunch together before. Officially friends at last. :)
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday
truth confirmed: we can use our strengths to make our weaknesses stronger. We need to trust our Heavenly Father and where he needs us and what he needs us to do. My calling was changed today. I imagine this change is going to change me.
New friend: John introduced himself to me in the hall today during church. He is a fellow a cappella singer. Josh= my new hometeacher. I went to my dear friend's dinner party where we ate our varied cultural foods, and mingled with my new friends. I reconnected with a few friends (Chris, Patrick, and Clay), and met a few new: "I like you but I don't even know you!" is how Derrick became my friend. It turns out he is currently in a show with my room mate. Small world. Then I went to Mel's game night where I met Ryan (young ambassadors-we bonded over music) and Rex. Rex, the renaissance man and I shared in our passions. Then, as Fredo and Sasha, we cut Mel's bangs. Brilliant.
truth confirmed: we can use our strengths to make our weaknesses stronger. We need to trust our Heavenly Father and where he needs us and what he needs us to do. My calling was changed today. I imagine this change is going to change me.
New friend: John introduced himself to me in the hall today during church. He is a fellow a cappella singer. Josh= my new hometeacher. I went to my dear friend's dinner party where we ate our varied cultural foods, and mingled with my new friends. I reconnected with a few friends (Chris, Patrick, and Clay), and met a few new: "I like you but I don't even know you!" is how Derrick became my friend. It turns out he is currently in a show with my room mate. Small world. Then I went to Mel's game night where I met Ryan (young ambassadors-we bonded over music) and Rex. Rex, the renaissance man and I shared in our passions. Then, as Fredo and Sasha, we cut Mel's bangs. Brilliant.
Saturday
Truth confirmed: So many truths confirmed. I am not alone (this seems to be a theme in my life right now...). There are so many people who love and are passionate about the truth that has been restored through a living prophet of God. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was restored through Joseph Smith, and embraces all truth in this world, because it has the fullness. I know that he was called of God. I know that we still have a prophet today. I know that Christ is at the head of this church. I know that if we have faith, we can do the hardest of things. I also had it confirmed that when things are good, and pointing us to our Savior, Satan is not far away. I recognized how he works on me in a specific way. This is good, so that I can fortify my weak spots against him. I know that we have been given gifts in this life to bless our lives, the lives of those around us, and to build the kingdom of God. I need to recognize these gifts and give more time to develop them. This is just a taste of what I was taught today. Good thing learning is an eternal principle...
New friend: I made many new friends at the Nauvoo Pageant callbacks. One new friend, Paul, knows my friend Henry, as they were the same major at UVU: hospital management. Another new friend, Logan, and I have 93 mutual friends on facebook. He told me that facebook has been suggesting we become friends for a long time, and that he first saw me perform as Patsy Cline 2 years ago and was very complimentary. :) It was nice. So now we are friends! It was only a matter of time.
Friday (the last post was thursday night, late enough to qualify as friday...:)
Truth confirmed: Ask and ye shall receive. Remember how I wrote in my post yesterday that I wanted someone to meet me for once? Well, I asked, and I received. This is evident in my new friend. Now, I would love for that to happen in person, but I definately got what I asked for. Wow. I have a Heavenly Father who loves me.
New friends: Nathan. Online. Does this count? Well, when I don't meet someone in person, I say it does. Especially a message as sincere as this:
"Hey,
Names Nathan, and I'm just hoping I don't say something foolish. I'm just trying to make sure I make this a worthwhile message after reading everything you put into your profile.
I'm never sure what to say in these anyway. I'm living in Provo, going to BYU for a masters degree, and not sure where life will take me when I'm finished.
I could ask plenty of questions, but the one in my mind right now is, are you interested in making a new friend?
Have a great weekend,
Nathan" . we have gone back and forth with messages 10 times now. :) delightful dialogue really.
Truth confirmed: So many truths confirmed. I am not alone (this seems to be a theme in my life right now...). There are so many people who love and are passionate about the truth that has been restored through a living prophet of God. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was restored through Joseph Smith, and embraces all truth in this world, because it has the fullness. I know that he was called of God. I know that we still have a prophet today. I know that Christ is at the head of this church. I know that if we have faith, we can do the hardest of things. I also had it confirmed that when things are good, and pointing us to our Savior, Satan is not far away. I recognized how he works on me in a specific way. This is good, so that I can fortify my weak spots against him. I know that we have been given gifts in this life to bless our lives, the lives of those around us, and to build the kingdom of God. I need to recognize these gifts and give more time to develop them. This is just a taste of what I was taught today. Good thing learning is an eternal principle...
New friend: I made many new friends at the Nauvoo Pageant callbacks. One new friend, Paul, knows my friend Henry, as they were the same major at UVU: hospital management. Another new friend, Logan, and I have 93 mutual friends on facebook. He told me that facebook has been suggesting we become friends for a long time, and that he first saw me perform as Patsy Cline 2 years ago and was very complimentary. :) It was nice. So now we are friends! It was only a matter of time.
Friday (the last post was thursday night, late enough to qualify as friday...:)
Truth confirmed: Ask and ye shall receive. Remember how I wrote in my post yesterday that I wanted someone to meet me for once? Well, I asked, and I received. This is evident in my new friend. Now, I would love for that to happen in person, but I definately got what I asked for. Wow. I have a Heavenly Father who loves me.
New friends: Nathan. Online. Does this count? Well, when I don't meet someone in person, I say it does. Especially a message as sincere as this:
"Hey,
Names Nathan, and I'm just hoping I don't say something foolish. I'm just trying to make sure I make this a worthwhile message after reading everything you put into your profile.
I'm never sure what to say in these anyway. I'm living in Provo, going to BYU for a masters degree, and not sure where life will take me when I'm finished.
I could ask plenty of questions, but the one in my mind right now is, are you interested in making a new friend?
Have a great weekend,
Nathan" . we have gone back and forth with messages 10 times now. :) delightful dialogue really.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Quite the day.
Truth confirmed: "You will be a good actress...because you have the Spirit and the Gospel." sister Lee, my sister missionary student from Hong Kong told me this today. I know this is true. No matter what we choose to do in this life, which career path we embark on, which passions we pursue, etc. we will INDEFINITELY be better if we have the Spirit of the Lord and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
New friends: Todd. Todd is a soon-to-be-Harley mechanic who is biding his time as a Lexus mechanic. When I realized that I needed to get back to BYU before my car would be done getting worked on at Lexus in Lindon, the nice Lexus people told me they'd drive me down to Provo. So Todd, the mechanic from the garage, directed me to a seafoam blue Lexus SUV, and drove me to school. "thanks, dad!" I felt like a 5 year old. He was super chill and nice and easy to talk to. I think it helped that I focused the conversation on what he loved: harley's. I was reminded how much I want a motorcycle. Not a harley though, most likely, although I didn't think it necessary to tell my new friend, Todd that. :) (I also ran into a long-lost friend who works at Lexus: Jon. We met on halloween 2 years ago, when he was in charge of a pie-eating contest at a barn dance that i WON! it was nice to see him again.) I perhaps had a slight breakdown tonight. It is only day 20 of this goal to meet a new friend each day...and already I wish someone would try to meet me instead of the other way around. This can be tiring. :)
Truth confirmed: "You will be a good actress...because you have the Spirit and the Gospel." sister Lee, my sister missionary student from Hong Kong told me this today. I know this is true. No matter what we choose to do in this life, which career path we embark on, which passions we pursue, etc. we will INDEFINITELY be better if we have the Spirit of the Lord and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
New friends: Todd. Todd is a soon-to-be-Harley mechanic who is biding his time as a Lexus mechanic. When I realized that I needed to get back to BYU before my car would be done getting worked on at Lexus in Lindon, the nice Lexus people told me they'd drive me down to Provo. So Todd, the mechanic from the garage, directed me to a seafoam blue Lexus SUV, and drove me to school. "thanks, dad!" I felt like a 5 year old. He was super chill and nice and easy to talk to. I think it helped that I focused the conversation on what he loved: harley's. I was reminded how much I want a motorcycle. Not a harley though, most likely, although I didn't think it necessary to tell my new friend, Todd that. :) (I also ran into a long-lost friend who works at Lexus: Jon. We met on halloween 2 years ago, when he was in charge of a pie-eating contest at a barn dance that i WON! it was nice to see him again.) I perhaps had a slight breakdown tonight. It is only day 20 of this goal to meet a new friend each day...and already I wish someone would try to meet me instead of the other way around. This can be tiring. :)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday
Truth Confirmed: Heavenly Father can help magnify or stretch our time. This happened all day today. I was able to memorize my monologue for auditions' class super quickly. Then in that class, the teacher gave us a good chunk of time so that I could finish memorizing my absurdist scene for "advanced acting." Then we got out of advanced acting 1/2 hour early so I could get things ready for my mask club. Then my 1st "August Rush" rehearsal went so well, we ended 25 minutes early. Then I BOOOKED it to Sakura. By the clock, I didn't make it in time to use the buy 1 get 1 free ticket that day. But once again, time seemed to be overridden, and I got to eat my philidelphia roll and crystal shrimp roll for one delicious price.
New friends: Today was my first day of "world religions." ( i added the class at 11:45 pm the night of the add/drop deadline :). Josh, became my friend out of necessity, as he filled me on the gems of Hinuism that I needed to know for the quiz. I think Josh will stay my friend, out of the bond made today. Then after the Noteworthy performance at institute on campus, I booked it to Sakura to get my anxiously anticipated buy 1 get 1 free sushi! Still in my Noteworthy getup, my new friend, Matt said he came to our tahitian noni concert and that we were also in D&C together last year. Wow. He said he remembered me because I was always late. Haha, this is true, however, he also remembered where I served my mission. Good memory? creepy? I'll go with good memory. Then as I sat at the sushi bar, the sushi chef kept me company. My new sushi chef friend is Danz. He is a speedy sushi maker, a delightful conversationalist, and has an easy laughter. What a day!
Tuesday
Truth Confirmed: No matter what the activity, giving of your time will always make a difference to someone. I wanted to see a friend before she went back home due to a lingering concussion, and they ended up being 1/2 hour late to the restaurant, which meant I had only 20 minutes to be with her. There was no time for me to order food, but I realized that just being there for a few minutes let her know that she was loved. It's the little things.
New friends: As I sat in the library in my nook, just a few chairs from sleeping beauty (Dan whom I met days ago), I became fascinated with the two guys in chairs near me. I let my laughter carry me into their conversation, as they revealed what free ads were on KSL, such as opened but barely used baby bottle formula, and dragon waterpots. Brilliant. Ben, Chad, and Brandon. thank you for an entertaining library break.
Monday
Truth confirmed &
New Friends: I met a number of great people on the lift at Brighton resort. My favorite was a cute family: mom, dad, and young son. They were super chill and just stoked to be on the mountain. They were born and raised in Utah, but are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They made a great observation, that things have gotten better in Utah as far as the diversity and the acceptance of that diversity goes. They feel less judged or isolated. I hope that all of us, no matter what we believe, or how we live, can find common ground through respect for those around us.
Sunday
Truth confirmed: I had a conversation with my brother. Good? Yes. Sad? Yes. No matter who we are, we need to find truth for ourselves. We need to let the truth that we find influence our actions. Believing is not enough. Believing in Santa doesn't mean he will bring you presents. "You better be good for goodness sake." Believing in God doesn't mean He will shower you with success and fortunes, you must show Him your faith through your actions. And even then, He will test your faith. :) This life is quite the adventure...with the final destination, a heavenly home with a Father who misses us greatly.
New friends: I texted with a friend I met online: Elijah. He is wise, thoughtful, loves music and his family.
Saturday
Truth confirmed: Family is not just biological. I know that Heavenly Father has given me friends to stand by me, believe with me, and live with me what we believe, to sustain and buouy me up when it gets lonely in my biological family.
New friends: At the Noteworthy retreat we had a few visitors that watched us perform. I think we will see them again soon!
Truth Confirmed: Heavenly Father can help magnify or stretch our time. This happened all day today. I was able to memorize my monologue for auditions' class super quickly. Then in that class, the teacher gave us a good chunk of time so that I could finish memorizing my absurdist scene for "advanced acting." Then we got out of advanced acting 1/2 hour early so I could get things ready for my mask club. Then my 1st "August Rush" rehearsal went so well, we ended 25 minutes early. Then I BOOOKED it to Sakura. By the clock, I didn't make it in time to use the buy 1 get 1 free ticket that day. But once again, time seemed to be overridden, and I got to eat my philidelphia roll and crystal shrimp roll for one delicious price.
New friends: Today was my first day of "world religions." ( i added the class at 11:45 pm the night of the add/drop deadline :). Josh, became my friend out of necessity, as he filled me on the gems of Hinuism that I needed to know for the quiz. I think Josh will stay my friend, out of the bond made today. Then after the Noteworthy performance at institute on campus, I booked it to Sakura to get my anxiously anticipated buy 1 get 1 free sushi! Still in my Noteworthy getup, my new friend, Matt said he came to our tahitian noni concert and that we were also in D&C together last year. Wow. He said he remembered me because I was always late. Haha, this is true, however, he also remembered where I served my mission. Good memory? creepy? I'll go with good memory. Then as I sat at the sushi bar, the sushi chef kept me company. My new sushi chef friend is Danz. He is a speedy sushi maker, a delightful conversationalist, and has an easy laughter. What a day!
Tuesday
Truth Confirmed: No matter what the activity, giving of your time will always make a difference to someone. I wanted to see a friend before she went back home due to a lingering concussion, and they ended up being 1/2 hour late to the restaurant, which meant I had only 20 minutes to be with her. There was no time for me to order food, but I realized that just being there for a few minutes let her know that she was loved. It's the little things.
New friends: As I sat in the library in my nook, just a few chairs from sleeping beauty (Dan whom I met days ago), I became fascinated with the two guys in chairs near me. I let my laughter carry me into their conversation, as they revealed what free ads were on KSL, such as opened but barely used baby bottle formula, and dragon waterpots. Brilliant. Ben, Chad, and Brandon. thank you for an entertaining library break.
Monday
Truth confirmed &
New Friends: I met a number of great people on the lift at Brighton resort. My favorite was a cute family: mom, dad, and young son. They were super chill and just stoked to be on the mountain. They were born and raised in Utah, but are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They made a great observation, that things have gotten better in Utah as far as the diversity and the acceptance of that diversity goes. They feel less judged or isolated. I hope that all of us, no matter what we believe, or how we live, can find common ground through respect for those around us.
Sunday
Truth confirmed: I had a conversation with my brother. Good? Yes. Sad? Yes. No matter who we are, we need to find truth for ourselves. We need to let the truth that we find influence our actions. Believing is not enough. Believing in Santa doesn't mean he will bring you presents. "You better be good for goodness sake." Believing in God doesn't mean He will shower you with success and fortunes, you must show Him your faith through your actions. And even then, He will test your faith. :) This life is quite the adventure...with the final destination, a heavenly home with a Father who misses us greatly.
New friends: I texted with a friend I met online: Elijah. He is wise, thoughtful, loves music and his family.
Saturday
Truth confirmed: Family is not just biological. I know that Heavenly Father has given me friends to stand by me, believe with me, and live with me what we believe, to sustain and buouy me up when it gets lonely in my biological family.
New friends: At the Noteworthy retreat we had a few visitors that watched us perform. I think we will see them again soon!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday:
Truth confirmed: The Lord can use our habits to bring to pass our righteous desires. I wanted to go to the temple on my way home from a dear friends' house this morning, after an impromptu sleepover last night. Still in my pjs, I looked in my backseat, and due to the fact that i live out of my car, I had a skirt in the back seat! and high heels! brilliant. add my leather jacket over my casual gray shirt, and voila, I am temple ready. Not to mention my temple recommend was also in the car. Thanks, Heavenly Father.
New friend: Jared. He is new in my ward. We bonded over the topic of barbecue. I also finally met and went on a date with Chris, who I met on facebook January 2. :) Big day.
Truth confirmed: The Lord can use our habits to bring to pass our righteous desires. I wanted to go to the temple on my way home from a dear friends' house this morning, after an impromptu sleepover last night. Still in my pjs, I looked in my backseat, and due to the fact that i live out of my car, I had a skirt in the back seat! and high heels! brilliant. add my leather jacket over my casual gray shirt, and voila, I am temple ready. Not to mention my temple recommend was also in the car. Thanks, Heavenly Father.
New friend: Jared. He is new in my ward. We bonded over the topic of barbecue. I also finally met and went on a date with Chris, who I met on facebook January 2. :) Big day.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wow. I'm behind. Let's start with today and move backwards.
Truth confirmed: When you don't get what you want, you still get what the Lord wants and needs. I wanted to go to FHE at the Bishop's, however, I missed the ride due to work, and was bummed, but then I found out my cousin was sick, and was able to bring her citrus, chocolate, emergen-c, a storybook, photos, and playing cards. I love spending time with her.
New Friends: Sean, Sean, John, and Scott
Today, I got home by 10 pm and realized I still had not met anyone new. blast. so i fell to my default: scar stories.
this goes back to my freshman year: my roommates and i filmed boys telling us their best scar stories, in order to find dates for the girls' preference dance....years later, still so entertaining! So i knocked on a boys' apartment in the other ward of chatam town, and all 4 boys were lounging in the living room. Bring on the scar stories: stories of men trying to impress women, skateboarding scars, boxcutting scars, and emotional scars. I then proceeded to tell Sean, Sean, John, and Scott that I lived in apartment 20 on the opposite back deck. This is not true. I live in 22. I wasn't even trying to keep them away! I just blurted out that number. Wow. (P.s. just please say their names out loud. joy. poor scott.)
SUNDAY
Truth Confirmed: We all know deep down what we SHOULD be doing, sometimes we just need a a little reminder to jog our memory. text from an investigator from my mission after we caught up for just a few minutes before getting cut off from eachother: "I am going to start going to your church again. There is something there that resonates with me there that is missing in teh church I have been going to. Does that make any sense? Anyway I love you and am so happy to hear your future plans....It's amazing what we can do when we don't fight Heavenly Father. I know a little about that. :)......." Wow. She KNOWS. It is within each of us, to know these basic truths.
also, if we are willing to listen, the Lord can and will teach us sooooooo much. I felt personally tutored during church.
New friend: Scott. New guy in my ward. We both lived in heritage halls in 04/05. Small world. He made a very insightful comment in sunday school.
SATURDAY
Truth confirmed: Sleeping in is a tender mercy.
New Friend: Mark, mel's friend who I went bowling with.
FRIDAY
Truth confirmed: Support is all around me.
New friend: Adam, one of our adopted Noteworthy "mother's" sons that she wants us to hook up with. Precious!
Truth confirmed: When you don't get what you want, you still get what the Lord wants and needs. I wanted to go to FHE at the Bishop's, however, I missed the ride due to work, and was bummed, but then I found out my cousin was sick, and was able to bring her citrus, chocolate, emergen-c, a storybook, photos, and playing cards. I love spending time with her.
New Friends: Sean, Sean, John, and Scott
Today, I got home by 10 pm and realized I still had not met anyone new. blast. so i fell to my default: scar stories.
this goes back to my freshman year: my roommates and i filmed boys telling us their best scar stories, in order to find dates for the girls' preference dance....years later, still so entertaining! So i knocked on a boys' apartment in the other ward of chatam town, and all 4 boys were lounging in the living room. Bring on the scar stories: stories of men trying to impress women, skateboarding scars, boxcutting scars, and emotional scars. I then proceeded to tell Sean, Sean, John, and Scott that I lived in apartment 20 on the opposite back deck. This is not true. I live in 22. I wasn't even trying to keep them away! I just blurted out that number. Wow. (P.s. just please say their names out loud. joy. poor scott.)
SUNDAY
Truth Confirmed: We all know deep down what we SHOULD be doing, sometimes we just need a a little reminder to jog our memory. text from an investigator from my mission after we caught up for just a few minutes before getting cut off from eachother: "I am going to start going to your church again. There is something there that resonates with me there that is missing in teh church I have been going to. Does that make any sense? Anyway I love you and am so happy to hear your future plans....It's amazing what we can do when we don't fight Heavenly Father. I know a little about that. :)......." Wow. She KNOWS. It is within each of us, to know these basic truths.
also, if we are willing to listen, the Lord can and will teach us sooooooo much. I felt personally tutored during church.
New friend: Scott. New guy in my ward. We both lived in heritage halls in 04/05. Small world. He made a very insightful comment in sunday school.
SATURDAY
Truth confirmed: Sleeping in is a tender mercy.
New Friend: Mark, mel's friend who I went bowling with.
FRIDAY
Truth confirmed: Support is all around me.
New friend: Adam, one of our adopted Noteworthy "mother's" sons that she wants us to hook up with. Precious!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Today I slept in. 9 hours. Wow. Went on a run and caught up with my sister. Sang in the Wilkinson Center between the bookstore and the cougar eat: it was so fun! It was our unofficial debut of "paparrazi." Tonight at noteworthy rehearsal, i got there late due to my dear struggling but rock star sisters at the mtc, and when i walked in they sang happy birthday to me! a little late...but that made it a glorious surprise! they even brought donuts, which i don't usually eat, but the occasion called for it. :) I love those girls.
Truth Confirmed:If others think of you as a spiritual leader, then you should probably listen to the Spirit more often. I didn't act on inspiration today. That is painful to realize. I am grateful for another who did today, dear Mckenzie, so that we can help a dear sister.
New Friend: Phil, a fellow teacher at the MTC. He teaches on my floor! He went out of his way to meet me...so friendly.
WEDNESDAY, 1.5.11
Truth confirmed: we cross paths with people in our lives by design, not by accident.
New Friend: Daysha, the one person in my auditions class that I didn't know already. yay. She seems wonderful.
Truth Confirmed:If others think of you as a spiritual leader, then you should probably listen to the Spirit more often. I didn't act on inspiration today. That is painful to realize. I am grateful for another who did today, dear Mckenzie, so that we can help a dear sister.
New Friend: Phil, a fellow teacher at the MTC. He teaches on my floor! He went out of his way to meet me...so friendly.
WEDNESDAY, 1.5.11
Truth confirmed: we cross paths with people in our lives by design, not by accident.
New Friend: Daysha, the one person in my auditions class that I didn't know already. yay. She seems wonderful.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Last "first day" of BYU! wow. unbelievable. and yet, still so normal: I slept in and was 15 minutes late to my first class. Then I was 20 minutes late to my other class due to my girlish notion to talk to the cute boy napping beside me in the library. I went on a refreshing and revitalizing run in the snow. Aaah, shock those lungs. I am excited for the semester. I am going to be pushed, stretched, pulled, frazzled, stressed, and most importantly: become better.
Truth confirmed: you CAN make new friends, in maybe new ways than you ever have before.
New friend: (yes, sleeping beauty from the library.) After he woke up and went to the bathroom, i gave a note to his friend to give to him: "Hi. I'm kristen. I was sitting next to you. I am trying to meet new people. so hi! 801-793-0718". Here is a teaser of our text conversation:
His 1st text:
"So you are meeting new people huh. You know technically we didn't meet. So you can't count me yet."
me:
"Ah, touche. Well, you were sleeping, and I was mostly just jealous that I had to stay awake. So by 'yet' do you mean that I can count you later?"
him:
"First of all you chose to stay awake. No one forced you. Second of all that where i am going to be every tues and thurs taking my naps. so if you are there...."
me:
"Well as it happens those chairs are my chosen nook as well. Sweet dreams, stranger."
him:
"ah yes i am a stranger to you. I have the upper hand on you kristen. for i know your name.
me:
"But with knowledge comes great responsibility..."
him:
"well ben parker you may be wise beyond your years."
me:
"So does that mean i have to kiss you upside down to find out your identity?"
him:
"Hmmm...if i said yes what would you say?"
.........the conversation went on for quite some time. Let's just say, I found out his identity. My new friend's name is Daniel.
Truth confirmed: you CAN make new friends, in maybe new ways than you ever have before.
New friend: (yes, sleeping beauty from the library.) After he woke up and went to the bathroom, i gave a note to his friend to give to him: "Hi. I'm kristen. I was sitting next to you. I am trying to meet new people. so hi! 801-793-0718". Here is a teaser of our text conversation:
His 1st text:
"So you are meeting new people huh. You know technically we didn't meet. So you can't count me yet."
me:
"Ah, touche. Well, you were sleeping, and I was mostly just jealous that I had to stay awake. So by 'yet' do you mean that I can count you later?"
him:
"First of all you chose to stay awake. No one forced you. Second of all that where i am going to be every tues and thurs taking my naps. so if you are there...."
me:
"Well as it happens those chairs are my chosen nook as well. Sweet dreams, stranger."
him:
"ah yes i am a stranger to you. I have the upper hand on you kristen. for i know your name.
me:
"But with knowledge comes great responsibility..."
him:
"well ben parker you may be wise beyond your years."
me:
"So does that mean i have to kiss you upside down to find out your identity?"
him:
"Hmmm...if i said yes what would you say?"
.........the conversation went on for quite some time. Let's just say, I found out his identity. My new friend's name is Daniel.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Tonight my roommate's boyfriend and I went on a late night journey to go to a back-to-school party. Lead the way, Frodo. He was dubbed such after he exclaimed, "stick!" as he picked up what must have been a branch from one of THE redwoods. I immediately felt safer as he wielded this instrument. Carefully finding our footing amidst the nooks and crannies of ice and snow, we traversed the 5 blocks...until I checked the address. 460 South, not north. 8 more blocks. Let's go! As we peered through the large window at the designated party place, it was clear the party was over. Our trek had taken far longer than imagined. Debating... we've come this far....then we were sighted. No turning back.
In we go to an inevitably awkward and potentially delightful situation. True on both accounts. As I reconnected with my long lost friend whose party this was, Dan, a door opened. I am directing an adaptation of the film, "August Rush" this semester, and have been worrying about casting actors who are musically gifted on guitar, especially. It turns out that Dan plays guitar, sings, and more importantly, has been recently listening to "August Rush," with the goal to learn "dueling guitars," one of the most important scenes/performances in the film. Coincidence? I think not. Then he went to bed...awkward to be left with the random other 3 guys?...of course. Embrace it. We ended up talking about everything and anything: The Crucible, Hebrew translations, Salem witch encounters, cherries, acting, favorite classes, and how living in missouri i could have legally been killed at any time until recently, due to my Mormon character.
As they discovered my mature age, my new friends confirmed that I can join their "club." This may or may not be the beginning of new friendships, or just a random story on my quest for truth.
After our 1/2 hour trek home, I was able to spend time with a friend who I have missed dearly this last year. As we spoke on the couch, our smiles grew bigger with the understanding of how we have been put in each other's lives to fulfill our potential and follow our inspired desires. I may be following her to Switzerland to perform, travel, learn french, and use drama therapy.
Truth confirmed: "When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream." The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho). This is just the beginning.
Dan's truth confirmed: While talking to a friend, he had it confirmed to him that he is
heading in a good direction...both with his girlfriend, and in life.
*When you feel impressed to do something that may seem to be a
benign action, do it. It may lead to something far greater than you
imagined.
Friend(s): Zacchary, aka Cherry, Brad, Bryce. My aforementioned new "club" friends. We have potential plans to change the world. Or just watch "What about Bob" while eating cherries and hot dogs.
In we go to an inevitably awkward and potentially delightful situation. True on both accounts. As I reconnected with my long lost friend whose party this was, Dan, a door opened. I am directing an adaptation of the film, "August Rush" this semester, and have been worrying about casting actors who are musically gifted on guitar, especially. It turns out that Dan plays guitar, sings, and more importantly, has been recently listening to "August Rush," with the goal to learn "dueling guitars," one of the most important scenes/performances in the film. Coincidence? I think not. Then he went to bed...awkward to be left with the random other 3 guys?...of course. Embrace it. We ended up talking about everything and anything: The Crucible, Hebrew translations, Salem witch encounters, cherries, acting, favorite classes, and how living in missouri i could have legally been killed at any time until recently, due to my Mormon character.
As they discovered my mature age, my new friends confirmed that I can join their "club." This may or may not be the beginning of new friendships, or just a random story on my quest for truth.
After our 1/2 hour trek home, I was able to spend time with a friend who I have missed dearly this last year. As we spoke on the couch, our smiles grew bigger with the understanding of how we have been put in each other's lives to fulfill our potential and follow our inspired desires. I may be following her to Switzerland to perform, travel, learn french, and use drama therapy.
Truth confirmed: "When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream." The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho). This is just the beginning.
Dan's truth confirmed: While talking to a friend, he had it confirmed to him that he is
heading in a good direction...both with his girlfriend, and in life.
*When you feel impressed to do something that may seem to be a
benign action, do it. It may lead to something far greater than you
imagined.
Friend(s): Zacchary, aka Cherry, Brad, Bryce. My aforementioned new "club" friends. We have potential plans to change the world. Or just watch "What about Bob" while eating cherries and hot dogs.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Today I went for a stroll up the mountain to get some fresh winter air. I couldn't put my book down, so I read as I walked. Belle? Quite.
Truth confirmed: No matter what goals we set for the new year, or how consistent we are in keeping them, inevitably we are going to change this year. Obstacles, challenges, adventures, successes, failures, and relationships will shape and change who we are and who we want to be. What new year's resolutions does the Lord have in store for me?
New friend: Chris. I don't know a ton about him yet. He found me on facebook through my sister, and so far our friendship is based on a sarcastic conversation about how he is actually my long lost brother.
Truth confirmed: No matter what goals we set for the new year, or how consistent we are in keeping them, inevitably we are going to change this year. Obstacles, challenges, adventures, successes, failures, and relationships will shape and change who we are and who we want to be. What new year's resolutions does the Lord have in store for me?
New friend: Chris. I don't know a ton about him yet. He found me on facebook through my sister, and so far our friendship is based on a sarcastic conversation about how he is actually my long lost brother.
1.1.11
Wow. The beginning of a new year. After a rough midnight new year's eve, I had the opportunity to begin this inevitably epic year by watching "Savior of the World" at the Conference Center Theatre in SLC. I showed up to the sold out show with hope that I would just be able to buy one ticket turned back in. My hope was magnified as a woman approached me in line and just handed me a ticket for free. (This has happened to me a few times: 2 times for Broadway shows in NYC...lucky? nope. blessed. loved by a very aware Heavenly Father.) It was a beautiful experience, as I was inspired by my friends on stage. Their testimonies of the Savior lit up the stage and jumped right into my heart to meet my corresponding feelings.
Truth confirmed: I am not alone. There are many who are passionate about living after the manner of happiness through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It's the little things that can remind us of a Father's love for His children.
New friend: Bryce. I sat next to him at the show. Friendly, but not overbearing. Very respectful. I performed with his brother! Small world.
Wow. The beginning of a new year. After a rough midnight new year's eve, I had the opportunity to begin this inevitably epic year by watching "Savior of the World" at the Conference Center Theatre in SLC. I showed up to the sold out show with hope that I would just be able to buy one ticket turned back in. My hope was magnified as a woman approached me in line and just handed me a ticket for free. (This has happened to me a few times: 2 times for Broadway shows in NYC...lucky? nope. blessed. loved by a very aware Heavenly Father.) It was a beautiful experience, as I was inspired by my friends on stage. Their testimonies of the Savior lit up the stage and jumped right into my heart to meet my corresponding feelings.
Truth confirmed: I am not alone. There are many who are passionate about living after the manner of happiness through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It's the little things that can remind us of a Father's love for His children.
New friend: Bryce. I sat next to him at the show. Friendly, but not overbearing. Very respectful. I performed with his brother! Small world.
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