Haha ok so I didn't think that anyone ever really looked at this but looks like I should post more often......since Elaina said so ;)
So lately I have been looking for another job, but still picking up lessons from my current job at Aspen Grove. like, for example, I was driving home through the Canyon and there was this big rainstorm that was coming through. I see the Canyon in all its colors, literally--fall, spring, summer, and winter, and what a beautiful place it is! It really shows me the grandeur of our Father in Heaven. Oftentimes I think we think of Him as a gentle, kind, Father (as He is) but today in all the magnificence of this storm, I came across this bend, where usually the sun beams and it displays this beautiful part of the canyon, but this time it was big and black and intimidating, and I was thinking, "Wow, yes He creates these masterpieces, and not only that but He has a great personality--He has passion and strength and power and love--completely controlled of course and only used in the way that will benefit His children, whether that be to teach them a lesson or to set things up for them so that their life will take the right turns." He has created everything that to me symbolizes His Son and His plan for us. We can learn so much about Him from His creations!
What else is going on in my life...well I have been trying to decide what to get my Master's degree in, debating between MPA (Masters of Public Administration--which would allow me to run my own non-profit organization for families), or perhaps CFLE (a master's degree that would certify me as a family life educator, which would put me actually teaching classes and stuff)....so many decisions. I am leaning towards CFLE at the moment. I am looking at schools, so far not many offer it! I'm looking in Utah and California and at least in the general vicinity of those states.
Yep, ,that's about my life right now. Yay Prop 8 passed! Way to go all of you who worked so hard at making phone calls and campaigning!! Keep up all of your hard work! The world needs you so much! Things are becoming so blurred, and like my Institute teacher said this week, as the Saints become more righteous and more firm in their testimonies, the world will become more hard on us! But you were saved for these times! Like President Monson said, if you have become inactive, or if you have lost your way, please come back. We love you, we need you, we need your help! And the Lord will bless you with the things that you need to accomplish such a feat if you are willing!
11.13.2008
10.12.2008
Protect The Sanctity of Marriage Ammendment!
Okay, I know the Proposition 8 ammendment doesn't specifically say that the "sanctity" of marriage needs to be protected, but in my eyes, this is what it is doing. I have a strong conviction that marriage is something that is ordained of God, and that it was designed to be between a man and a woman, specifically. There are important reasons that men and women should be together, and that each gender contributes certain things to the other gender that are essential and that are designed to create balance and to create a positive influence on children as they raise them--not to mention the fact that those differences also create an environment for each individual in the relationship to flourish emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually--regardless of how religious of a person you are.
There have been tons of studies done on the differences between men and women, and the contributions that a mother and a father, separately and individually, make on a child's positive development. For example, studies have shown that girls who have a positive relationship with their father (specifically) have less emotional problems, less problems in school, tend to stay out of early sexual relationships (which can be very harmful to that child's emotional and social development), and overall do much better in life.
I think we all know deep down that marriage between a man and a woman is a good thing, and some may say that it is intolerant of me to say that homosexual marriage is not good, but I believe that intolerance can go both ways. If we continue to "tolerate" situations that could make the future of our country's society crumble, then what good will that do? I am not saying that I have a hatred towards homosexuals in any way. I have a lot of acquaintances that I am on good terms with who are homosexual. I just do not tolerate the act of homosexual relations and I do not want to see our society melt--think of the long-term repercussions this could have. Adoption agencies would have to make new rules about who gets to adopt children (and since statistics have shown that most homosexual relationships do not last very long, what kind of a situation are we putting those kids in? I believe I heard that most homosexual people have had over twenty partners in their lifetime.) Not only that, but here in America our birth rate is not high enough to replace our population. Over time, at the rate we are already going at, Americans will be no longer. We will, and already are, have to rely on immigrants to replace our population. If we have more homosexual couples around, where are the children going to come from? There are several reasons why allowing homosexual marriage could take a toll on our society.
Marriage is a sacred bond--designed by our Father in Heaven--with a premortal purpose. Of course it is under attack--there are powers among us that do not want to see the beauty of family life flourish. You cannot create life between two men or two women. And children raised in that kind of environment do not fare as well, as stated earlier. (And for those of you who are Latter-day Saints, you cannot be sealed in the temple to your homosexual spouse, which sealing is a requirement that allows you to obtain the highest degree of glory in the heavens, what we are all down here trying to do--of course the Adversary is trying to stop us from getting there!) and I know for some people this is a very difficult thing to understand, but this goes hand in hand with all the things we are taught from the Holy Bible, that men and women belong together, not in homosexual relationships. I believe there are great reasons for this.
So for those of you who read this, please do not forget to vote for Proposition 8. And please spread the word!
There have been tons of studies done on the differences between men and women, and the contributions that a mother and a father, separately and individually, make on a child's positive development. For example, studies have shown that girls who have a positive relationship with their father (specifically) have less emotional problems, less problems in school, tend to stay out of early sexual relationships (which can be very harmful to that child's emotional and social development), and overall do much better in life.
I think we all know deep down that marriage between a man and a woman is a good thing, and some may say that it is intolerant of me to say that homosexual marriage is not good, but I believe that intolerance can go both ways. If we continue to "tolerate" situations that could make the future of our country's society crumble, then what good will that do? I am not saying that I have a hatred towards homosexuals in any way. I have a lot of acquaintances that I am on good terms with who are homosexual. I just do not tolerate the act of homosexual relations and I do not want to see our society melt--think of the long-term repercussions this could have. Adoption agencies would have to make new rules about who gets to adopt children (and since statistics have shown that most homosexual relationships do not last very long, what kind of a situation are we putting those kids in? I believe I heard that most homosexual people have had over twenty partners in their lifetime.) Not only that, but here in America our birth rate is not high enough to replace our population. Over time, at the rate we are already going at, Americans will be no longer. We will, and already are, have to rely on immigrants to replace our population. If we have more homosexual couples around, where are the children going to come from? There are several reasons why allowing homosexual marriage could take a toll on our society.
Marriage is a sacred bond--designed by our Father in Heaven--with a premortal purpose. Of course it is under attack--there are powers among us that do not want to see the beauty of family life flourish. You cannot create life between two men or two women. And children raised in that kind of environment do not fare as well, as stated earlier. (And for those of you who are Latter-day Saints, you cannot be sealed in the temple to your homosexual spouse, which sealing is a requirement that allows you to obtain the highest degree of glory in the heavens, what we are all down here trying to do--of course the Adversary is trying to stop us from getting there!) and I know for some people this is a very difficult thing to understand, but this goes hand in hand with all the things we are taught from the Holy Bible, that men and women belong together, not in homosexual relationships. I believe there are great reasons for this.
So for those of you who read this, please do not forget to vote for Proposition 8. And please spread the word!
10.05.2008
Two Names You Go By
1. Shayna
2. Bo Bayna
Two Parts of Your Heritage
1. Italian (1/4)
2. Irish
Two Things That Scare You
1. boys
2. bees
Two of Your Everyday Essentials
1. computer
2. going outside
Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now
1. a new pink shirt ;)
2. a skirt that i've had forever
Two of Your Favorite Bands or Musical Artists (at the moment)
1. Jack Johnson
2. anything country
Two Truths
1. I love the gospel and I know it's true
2. I act like i know more than i do most of the time ;) but that doesn't negate number 1!
Two Physical Things That Get You Compliments
1. my eyes
2. legs...haha shantel....
Two of Your Favorite Hobbies
1. facebook. yah, i know....i gotta stop that! either that or shopping. but i dont like spending money so it evens out. haha.
2. exercising or doing things outside.
Two Things You Want Really Badly Right now?
1. a dream job ;)
2. to know what i am supposed to be doing with my life.
1.) Two Places You Want to go on Vacation
1. Disney World
2. hawaii
2.) Two Things You Want to Do Before You Die
1. be a mom
2. teach people something that will change their lives ;)
3.) Two Things You Are Thinking About Now
1. How I should be paying more attention to conference but I am feeling ansy so I'm trying to do lots of things at once.
2. how beautiful of a day it is outside.
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"Honestly"
1.Honestly, where are you now?
at jeremy and jason's apartment watching conference.
2.Honestly, have you ever failed a subject in high school?
nope, never less than a B
3.Honestly, what's on your mind?
a million things like usual ;)
4.Honestly, what is it that you really should be doing right now?
focusing on conference gosh stop distracting me! ;)
5.Honestly, have you brushed your teeth today?
yep
6.Honestly, who are your best friends in the world?
my family.
7.Honestly, who is the hottest person you know?
I do not like the term hot I think it does not reflect someone's worth so I don't really pay attention to that
8.Honestly, are you a good friend?
I try to be! I am sure I have a lot to work on.
9.Honestly, do you think school is important?
absolutely. I miss it already.
10.Honestly, what are your dreams mostly about?
people that I know and that I am close to.
11.Honestly, who/what makes you happy most of the time?
Being understood, knowing I am loved, and making other people happy.
12.Honestly, how happy are you now?
I'm happy.
13.Honestly, what song are you listening to?
Conference.
14.Honestly, who do you want to see at this very moment?
My family :)
15.Honestly, do you have a deadly disease?
not that I know of, i hope not!
16.Honestly, do you hate someone right now?
no. I might be a little frusterated and disappointed but I do not hate anyone.
17.Honestly, who/what do you wanna hug right now?
My family! I know, i know. Sometimes Courtney doesn't believe that. haha.
18.Honestly, are you bored?
Lately, no, but sometimes, yes. :) I try to keep myself busy.
1. Shayna
2. Bo Bayna
Two Parts of Your Heritage
1. Italian (1/4)
2. Irish
Two Things That Scare You
1. boys
2. bees
Two of Your Everyday Essentials
1. computer
2. going outside
Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now
1. a new pink shirt ;)
2. a skirt that i've had forever
Two of Your Favorite Bands or Musical Artists (at the moment)
1. Jack Johnson
2. anything country
Two Truths
1. I love the gospel and I know it's true
2. I act like i know more than i do most of the time ;) but that doesn't negate number 1!
Two Physical Things That Get You Compliments
1. my eyes
2. legs...haha shantel....
Two of Your Favorite Hobbies
1. facebook. yah, i know....i gotta stop that! either that or shopping. but i dont like spending money so it evens out. haha.
2. exercising or doing things outside.
Two Things You Want Really Badly Right now?
1. a dream job ;)
2. to know what i am supposed to be doing with my life.
1.) Two Places You Want to go on Vacation
1. Disney World
2. hawaii
2.) Two Things You Want to Do Before You Die
1. be a mom
2. teach people something that will change their lives ;)
3.) Two Things You Are Thinking About Now
1. How I should be paying more attention to conference but I am feeling ansy so I'm trying to do lots of things at once.
2. how beautiful of a day it is outside.
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"Honestly"
1.Honestly, where are you now?
at jeremy and jason's apartment watching conference.
2.Honestly, have you ever failed a subject in high school?
nope, never less than a B
3.Honestly, what's on your mind?
a million things like usual ;)
4.Honestly, what is it that you really should be doing right now?
focusing on conference gosh stop distracting me! ;)
5.Honestly, have you brushed your teeth today?
yep
6.Honestly, who are your best friends in the world?
my family.
7.Honestly, who is the hottest person you know?
I do not like the term hot I think it does not reflect someone's worth so I don't really pay attention to that
8.Honestly, are you a good friend?
I try to be! I am sure I have a lot to work on.
9.Honestly, do you think school is important?
absolutely. I miss it already.
10.Honestly, what are your dreams mostly about?
people that I know and that I am close to.
11.Honestly, who/what makes you happy most of the time?
Being understood, knowing I am loved, and making other people happy.
12.Honestly, how happy are you now?
I'm happy.
13.Honestly, what song are you listening to?
Conference.
14.Honestly, who do you want to see at this very moment?
My family :)
15.Honestly, do you have a deadly disease?
not that I know of, i hope not!
16.Honestly, do you hate someone right now?
no. I might be a little frusterated and disappointed but I do not hate anyone.
17.Honestly, who/what do you wanna hug right now?
My family! I know, i know. Sometimes Courtney doesn't believe that. haha.
18.Honestly, are you bored?
Lately, no, but sometimes, yes. :) I try to keep myself busy.
9.23.2008
Why Isn't It Working??
So lately I have been really frustrated with the way things are not going how I want them to be going with work. I have my bachelor's degree, and really really want to use it to bless the lives of people. Is it that hard to ask for a job that will help me to do that? Why is it that other people can find a good job in a few weeks and I have been looking since February and still have not found a place that wants to hire me? Well, I am working at Aspen Grove, so at least I am working, but still--it can be defeating to be told over and over that you are not wanted.
So I have been thinking about this, the whole why me thing, and what I am doing wrong, which is probably a good thing to think about because obviously it is something right? Lack of interviewing skills, maybe I need a better resume...who knows. But through all of this, though I am still looking for another job, it seems that my attitude has been changing.
Lately at work things have seemed a little bit easier, too. It is a very physical job and I think I am getting stronger so I can do more things a lot faster--plus I am learning the ropes so it is getting better. Still not my dream job. But Along those lines--this does have a point I promise--I was just thinking tonight about how sometimes we aren't given what we want. Imagine that. But, what HAVE I been given? Well, I have been given this job. I am able to associate with the head honchos a lot so maybe I can learn something from them. I am working with a lot of younger people who still have zest for life and are not jaded from all kinds of bad experiences or failed relationships or whatever. ;) I feel like my attitude is slowly changing and I am coming to appreciate hard work a lot more. The days are going by faster and I can come home knowing that I worked hard and got a lot accomplished, and not only that, but I am hopefully not getting any bigger from sitting around all day. haha....Anyway so I think sometimes when we are frusterated that things in our life are not meeting up to our expectations, we just have to throw up our hands and remember what we HAVE been given, remember that we can't really control everything and make it go the way we want it to go, and instead, look at what the Lord has given you and stop being so prideful and be grateful for it and USE it--spend the life you have been given the way the Lord intends for you to spend it. (I think I might contact one of the head honchos and ask him if I can learn some administration things from him) Enjoy it while it is here. Put forth all of your efforts to see that each day and each task and each person is given your best. Oh how selfish and short minded we can be! Remember your blessings! :) Look for the things that God has given you, look for them and see them as tools. Then build your life accordingly.
So I have been thinking about this, the whole why me thing, and what I am doing wrong, which is probably a good thing to think about because obviously it is something right? Lack of interviewing skills, maybe I need a better resume...who knows. But through all of this, though I am still looking for another job, it seems that my attitude has been changing.
Lately at work things have seemed a little bit easier, too. It is a very physical job and I think I am getting stronger so I can do more things a lot faster--plus I am learning the ropes so it is getting better. Still not my dream job. But Along those lines--this does have a point I promise--I was just thinking tonight about how sometimes we aren't given what we want. Imagine that. But, what HAVE I been given? Well, I have been given this job. I am able to associate with the head honchos a lot so maybe I can learn something from them. I am working with a lot of younger people who still have zest for life and are not jaded from all kinds of bad experiences or failed relationships or whatever. ;) I feel like my attitude is slowly changing and I am coming to appreciate hard work a lot more. The days are going by faster and I can come home knowing that I worked hard and got a lot accomplished, and not only that, but I am hopefully not getting any bigger from sitting around all day. haha....Anyway so I think sometimes when we are frusterated that things in our life are not meeting up to our expectations, we just have to throw up our hands and remember what we HAVE been given, remember that we can't really control everything and make it go the way we want it to go, and instead, look at what the Lord has given you and stop being so prideful and be grateful for it and USE it--spend the life you have been given the way the Lord intends for you to spend it. (I think I might contact one of the head honchos and ask him if I can learn some administration things from him) Enjoy it while it is here. Put forth all of your efforts to see that each day and each task and each person is given your best. Oh how selfish and short minded we can be! Remember your blessings! :) Look for the things that God has given you, look for them and see them as tools. Then build your life accordingly.
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