So I finally got around to creating my "I'm a Mormon" profile on mormon.org. This is where I share my thoughts and testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Enjoy!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
NYC by iPhone
Here's my first attempt to blog via the iPhone and I have no idea what my post will look like once I'm done with it...
The pictures are all in random order but here are the highlights:
1. Making cupcakes with the kids on Veteran's Day. Josh's idea "Saluting 11-11-11"
2. Playing hide-and-seek with the kids for almost an hour. The best spot: squatting on the kitchen counter behind the refrigerator. I must have been there for almost 15 mins!
3. Running 6 miles in Eastchester. Loved the fall foliage!
4. Sister's date with Kath...lunch, shopping, and Footloose. Typical sisters outing...
5. Spending time with my good friend, Ian. We met at Rockefeller Square, ate dinner and walked across the Brooklyn Bridge.
6. Spending time with the Newmans. Having a good talk with Mark, many talks with Kathryn, reading books to Thomas, and having our umpteenth dance party with all of the kiddos.
I am so blessed with amazing family. Thanks for the memories! Now back to reality...
The pictures are all in random order but here are the highlights:
1. Making cupcakes with the kids on Veteran's Day. Josh's idea "Saluting 11-11-11"
2. Playing hide-and-seek with the kids for almost an hour. The best spot: squatting on the kitchen counter behind the refrigerator. I must have been there for almost 15 mins!
3. Running 6 miles in Eastchester. Loved the fall foliage!
4. Sister's date with Kath...lunch, shopping, and Footloose. Typical sisters outing...
5. Spending time with my good friend, Ian. We met at Rockefeller Square, ate dinner and walked across the Brooklyn Bridge.
6. Spending time with the Newmans. Having a good talk with Mark, many talks with Kathryn, reading books to Thomas, and having our umpteenth dance party with all of the kiddos.
I am so blessed with amazing family. Thanks for the memories! Now back to reality...
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Random Realizations
I've had so many thoughts floating around in my mind recently but have been so busy with life that I haven't had a chance to write them down. So, in no particular order, here are some of my thoughts/realizations.
1. Professionally, I have learned a great deal about parenting as a teacher. I don't want to come off like I'm an expert because I definitely am not...especially since I have absolutely no experience. However, one lesson that I am taking away from teaching is to not be an "enabler." I hear this from the Deans and Administrators at school. There are some students' parents that would let their kid get away with murder if it was legal. Ultimately they enable, or allow, their child to be irresponsible and disrespectful. They claim they are involved in their child's life and they say they're on the teacher's side but in reality they hear enough whining from their kid that they hold their child to no standards or expectations. It's ridiculous. Especially when everything now becomes "my fault" as the teacher. I know parenting will be very challenging, but I want to teach my children how to work, to be responsible, to be kind and honest individuals.
2. Spiritually, I have learned that my spiritual gifts are more Moses-like than Aaron-like. I am not much of an orator when it comes to teaching or explaining doctrines of the Gospel. I want to be more that way and I am trying my best to understand the scriptures better. I do have a lot of faith though, which I believe was Moses's strength. Though I have parted no Red Sea or led the children of Israel in the wilderness, I have definitely seen the fruits of my faith recently. I trust that the Lord knows me and knows what experiences I need to be more like Him. I trust that His plan is perfect. And I am thriving on that faith. Life is still hard and it will always be hard, but if I continue in the faith, everything will fall in its proper place. That I know.
3. Socially, I have learned that I am super vulnerable. People affect me. I love deeply and care so deeply that when my expectations aren't fulfilled, I get easily disappointed. I am trying to work on this and to give people a benefit of a doubt. Although my vulnerability allows for many tears at times, it also allows me to love, which I think is one of my greatest gifts. It also helps me to rely on the Lord more fully and trust in Him. And if you think about it, Christ was vulnerable to the fullest; feeling and experiencing all of the temptations, trials, sins, and sorrows of billions and billions of people. It makes me realize that I need to rely on Him and turn my problems over to Him when I am feeling a certain way. I am so grateful for the Savior and His atonement in my life. If some vulnerability allows me to walk a few more steps in the Savior's shoes, then so be it.
Anyway, I just bore my soul to all of you. I hope you enjoyed. Or laughed. Or cried.
ps. And yes, I am listening to Christmas music right now. I am loving it!
1. Professionally, I have learned a great deal about parenting as a teacher. I don't want to come off like I'm an expert because I definitely am not...especially since I have absolutely no experience. However, one lesson that I am taking away from teaching is to not be an "enabler." I hear this from the Deans and Administrators at school. There are some students' parents that would let their kid get away with murder if it was legal. Ultimately they enable, or allow, their child to be irresponsible and disrespectful. They claim they are involved in their child's life and they say they're on the teacher's side but in reality they hear enough whining from their kid that they hold their child to no standards or expectations. It's ridiculous. Especially when everything now becomes "my fault" as the teacher. I know parenting will be very challenging, but I want to teach my children how to work, to be responsible, to be kind and honest individuals.
2. Spiritually, I have learned that my spiritual gifts are more Moses-like than Aaron-like. I am not much of an orator when it comes to teaching or explaining doctrines of the Gospel. I want to be more that way and I am trying my best to understand the scriptures better. I do have a lot of faith though, which I believe was Moses's strength. Though I have parted no Red Sea or led the children of Israel in the wilderness, I have definitely seen the fruits of my faith recently. I trust that the Lord knows me and knows what experiences I need to be more like Him. I trust that His plan is perfect. And I am thriving on that faith. Life is still hard and it will always be hard, but if I continue in the faith, everything will fall in its proper place. That I know.
3. Socially, I have learned that I am super vulnerable. People affect me. I love deeply and care so deeply that when my expectations aren't fulfilled, I get easily disappointed. I am trying to work on this and to give people a benefit of a doubt. Although my vulnerability allows for many tears at times, it also allows me to love, which I think is one of my greatest gifts. It also helps me to rely on the Lord more fully and trust in Him. And if you think about it, Christ was vulnerable to the fullest; feeling and experiencing all of the temptations, trials, sins, and sorrows of billions and billions of people. It makes me realize that I need to rely on Him and turn my problems over to Him when I am feeling a certain way. I am so grateful for the Savior and His atonement in my life. If some vulnerability allows me to walk a few more steps in the Savior's shoes, then so be it.
Anyway, I just bore my soul to all of you. I hope you enjoyed. Or laughed. Or cried.
ps. And yes, I am listening to Christmas music right now. I am loving it!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
For good times sake...
I met up with my old roommates after Stake Conference this Sunday (missed you MDG) and we enjoyed catching up, laughing at memories of 3078, teasing KA's "spooky" Halloween dinner, and making fun of Clint, as always.
It reminded me how good life is out here; regardless of whatever living situation I am in. I am blessed to be surrounded by so many good people and friends who edify, strengthen, and influence me for the better.
Though being married now would be the "preferred" stage of life, I have felt incredibly compensated with the blessing of good women and good men in my singles' ward and in the work environment. It seems as if the Lord has another mission for me as I wait upon His timetable. And this mission ain't a bad one...
It reminded me how good life is out here; regardless of whatever living situation I am in. I am blessed to be surrounded by so many good people and friends who edify, strengthen, and influence me for the better.
Though being married now would be the "preferred" stage of life, I have felt incredibly compensated with the blessing of good women and good men in my singles' ward and in the work environment. It seems as if the Lord has another mission for me as I wait upon His timetable. And this mission ain't a bad one...
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