Plans

Someone told me once that if you want to make God laugh all you have to do is make a plan. It seems that it's true. I had my own plan for how the next year or so of my life was going to go, but then the Lord stepped in and made some changes.

I'm currently living at home again (yikes!) and trying to find a job. This was part of my original plan, but the timing has changed. And now I'm not sure about what will happen in the nest year or two. It's kinda exciting. And kinda terrifying. (I guess that means I'm excited and scared.) But I have faith that I'll learn something from the whole experience. (As in, I'll know things now, many valuable things, that I hadn't known before.)

In other news: Victoria and I are going to see Into the Woods tonight. Her High School is putting it on. I'm pretty excited (and NOT scared) because Cab always does a really good job with their productions.

Memorial

Today I feel very grateful for the Spirit that good music can bring to an emotional time.

We had a memorial service for my uncle today. He passed away last week and it has been a very difficult time for my family. But my dad was able to fly into town and spend a day or two with us and that was nice. My dad also has a wonderful voice and it was such a blessing to hear him sing. His voice has comforted me since I was born, and today was just the same. He sang This Is The Christ. He was really worried about it before hand because he didn't feel well prepared but it was amazing. I felt the Spirit very strongly.

I am very grateful for my knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. I know that my family can be together forever -- even when we have been separated in this life. I am grateful for the fact that the Lord has a plan for our lives and that we can have faith in that when things get hard. I know that He took my uncle Karl at this time because it will be a turning point in my family. I know that Karl will be working to help heal the rifts that have been causing pain for so many years.

I am grateful for a family full of faithful priesthood holders who are able to bless and testify. Thank you Scott, Brian, Kent, John and Daddy. You are all brilliant examples of what men should be. I am grateful for the most amazing grandparents who have ever lived. They have changed my life forever. I am grateful for parents who have taught me the gospel and how to always see the best and give the benefit of the doubt to everyone. I love you. 

Thanks.

Great Movie

Everyone should go see this movie. It was really good. And totally worth seeing in 3D.

The End.

General Conference

I have watched or listened to every session of conference for as long as I can remember. But even though I've been living in Utah for the last 6 years, I have never actually been to the conference center for a session. But I am SO excited because I finally got tickets! For my last few months in Utah I get to go to conference. Yay!

That's all.

Festival of Colors

Since there was music at this event, I'll say that it counts as media.

This was the first year that I attended this crazy party. I've heard about it for a few years now, because it's kinda the thing to do here in Provo. I had no idea how fun it would be. It was CRAZY!!! And so great! I don't have my own pictures yet (gotta wait for some of my friends to put them up on facebook - another great media tool) but here's a video from today so you can get an idea of what goes on if you've never been.  (Yes, I was there in this video. No, you can't see me.)

Adds

I know, I know... I've totally been on a video kick with my posts lately. But it's usually a video that catches my attention and makes me think about blogging.

This is another add that made me laugh out loud. It is also a comentary on commercials in general. Why do thay do all these totally rediculous things? But we are just so used to it, we don't think about what they are trying to convince us of.



It's a good point.

Que Vida la Mia

This is my favorite song, and I thought I'd share it. Yes, it's in Spanish, but it's just so CUTE! One thing I learned to love on my mission was Latin Pop. No, I didn't listen to it while I was on my mission--well, I tried not to anyway, it's hard to avoid on the streets and in all the busses. But this is a song I discovered shortly after coming home. The group is Reik. (If you know Latin Pop, they also sing Noviembre Sin Ti.)

Enjoy!



Ok, I had a different video before, but it got taken down. This is the actual music video... it's a little strange. But the song is still good.