The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It will be done this year.
4- You will have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be photography or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may sew or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.
The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who follow the directions. Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Scary Night at Kroger's
Yes, you read my title correct... scary night at Kroger's!! After the adult session of Stake Conference, I went to Kroger's to get some refreshments for tomorrow night after the CES Broadcast. Well, I decided to get a couple of other things that I needed, and wanted (I bought me some ice cream! YUM!). Nothing scary about that, right. It was a typical moment of me walking around the grocery store - avoiding some aisles and hitting up others.
I get in line behind two men who were checking out as they were almost done. They were getting some ice along with their purchase, and one of the gentlemen, Eric, asked if the cashier was going to get the ice for them. She said, no, you can get it or he (pointing at Issac, the bagger) can get it for you. Eric proceeded to comment on how she was trying to make it a "man's job" and not for women to go pick up things. I opened my mouth (not always a good thing), and made the comment on how there was nothing wrong with that. I backed myself up by saying that I do a lot of the typical men things, but that because of her duties, she is there to cash people out, like me. Eric and his friend brought up politics and informed me that I need to learn my politics. Thank you for pointing out to me what I already knew - I don't keep up with politics.
Well, this was not such a big deal. A little odd as they were still standing around when I was trying to check out, but I get in random conversations with people often. (You have to remember that I've worked in retail for several years, and meet new people on a daily basis.) Eric informed me that he was going to take my bags out for me. I was weirded out by this as it was two light bags including some cookies, toothbrushes (2/$5), cotton balls, deoderant, tampons, and ice cream. I think I can carry my stuff out, but I just let it go. Eric walked me to my car while his friend handled their stuff (they were parked like two cars down from me).
Eric began to ask me if I drank beer. I said no. He asked if I drank wine. I said no, I don't drink any alcoholic drinks. Eric asked why. I then proceeded to tell him that it was for religious and personal beliefs. He asked what I believed, and I informed him that I was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Eric said that was cool. All this while, I'm standing there trying to figure out how I'm going to get out of this situation. He then asks me if I like men. I agreed that I do. He informed me that he was a man (like I couldn't already tell). I told him that I know. And then proceeded to say that I needed to go do homework and all that fun college stuff (hoping he would realize that I was just way too young for him). Eric ended the conversations by saying so I guess the conversation is over. I agreed, and informed him again that I had homework and such to do.
I hoped in my car, and locked the doors. I have been hit on by random guys before, and I have been hit on by a few older gentlemen as well. However, it has never been so weird in my life! At that moment, I wished I had a guy with me. I knew the manager on duty as Kroger's that night, so if needed, I knew I could get help. It was very much a scary night at Kroger's!
I get in line behind two men who were checking out as they were almost done. They were getting some ice along with their purchase, and one of the gentlemen, Eric, asked if the cashier was going to get the ice for them. She said, no, you can get it or he (pointing at Issac, the bagger) can get it for you. Eric proceeded to comment on how she was trying to make it a "man's job" and not for women to go pick up things. I opened my mouth (not always a good thing), and made the comment on how there was nothing wrong with that. I backed myself up by saying that I do a lot of the typical men things, but that because of her duties, she is there to cash people out, like me. Eric and his friend brought up politics and informed me that I need to learn my politics. Thank you for pointing out to me what I already knew - I don't keep up with politics.
Well, this was not such a big deal. A little odd as they were still standing around when I was trying to check out, but I get in random conversations with people often. (You have to remember that I've worked in retail for several years, and meet new people on a daily basis.) Eric informed me that he was going to take my bags out for me. I was weirded out by this as it was two light bags including some cookies, toothbrushes (2/$5), cotton balls, deoderant, tampons, and ice cream. I think I can carry my stuff out, but I just let it go. Eric walked me to my car while his friend handled their stuff (they were parked like two cars down from me).
Eric began to ask me if I drank beer. I said no. He asked if I drank wine. I said no, I don't drink any alcoholic drinks. Eric asked why. I then proceeded to tell him that it was for religious and personal beliefs. He asked what I believed, and I informed him that I was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Eric said that was cool. All this while, I'm standing there trying to figure out how I'm going to get out of this situation. He then asks me if I like men. I agreed that I do. He informed me that he was a man (like I couldn't already tell). I told him that I know. And then proceeded to say that I needed to go do homework and all that fun college stuff (hoping he would realize that I was just way too young for him). Eric ended the conversations by saying so I guess the conversation is over. I agreed, and informed him again that I had homework and such to do.
I hoped in my car, and locked the doors. I have been hit on by random guys before, and I have been hit on by a few older gentlemen as well. However, it has never been so weird in my life! At that moment, I wished I had a guy with me. I knew the manager on duty as Kroger's that night, so if needed, I knew I could get help. It was very much a scary night at Kroger's!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thoughts and Interesting Events
As I sit here tonight procrastinating homework, sleep, and other responsibilities, I decided to sit and write out some thoughts I've had through out the day.
From the start of the day, I didn't feel motivated. I had many things that I needed to do; however, it was a force to do any of it. A friend of mine asked me what was the first thing that came to mind that I wanted to do. It was cuddle; to be held and watch a movie. I didn't care what movie, but just the fact that I wanted to be held. Jared was the first to come to mind, and so much of me wishes that wasn't the case. I guess he's just the last guy that I've really felt safe and happy around, and therefore, he's going to be the one that comes to mind. I don't know.
School wasn't too bad. It was a pretty mellow day for me as I only had one class today as the other was independent study. I worked for a couple professors, and that was it. Education is so important to me, and I'm excited about the things that are happening. I don't know where my life is headed, but I'm heading somewhere. I'm planning my life for a single life, and will let the rest take place when/if it's supposed to happen.
I got to babysit some cute kids today, as I do most Thursdays. They were so hyper, but it was fun. It's nice to be able to babysit as it's a great fill for me. I get to spend time with children and love on them as I don't have my own. I'm greatful for that!
After babysitting, I went to find out when I'm working next week and then decided to go down to Maurice's. I love that store. haha I bought a couple things (which I think I tend to shop more when I'm stressed/depressed). Then the Store Manager and I were talking some as we've interacted with each other on several different occassions. Well, she was trying to recruit me. It was cool as it's something I've thought about doing. It would be fun to be in clothing again, and she would be fun to work with. However, my availability is not the best right now, and I don't think it's really going to get any better. I have around a year left with my Bachelor's degree and then around a year for my Master's. After that, I plan on leaving. During those few years, it's going to be busy.
Afterwards, I head out to Aaron's house for our YSA Thursday night activity. Not too much to say about it except that I appreciate Aaron opening up his home and doing all he did.
Yea - life really is good and I'm happy with a lot of things; however, I'm feeling alone. I often wonder if I want to get a roommate or not, but at the same time, I enjoy having my space. It's a catch 22 for me. But I do know that I wish I had that one person who I knew I could always go to and spend time with. To cuddle, to laugh, to cry, to enjoy, etc. *shrug* Oh well! Things happen for a reason, and I know that without a doubt! So... things are happening the way they are for a reason!
From the start of the day, I didn't feel motivated. I had many things that I needed to do; however, it was a force to do any of it. A friend of mine asked me what was the first thing that came to mind that I wanted to do. It was cuddle; to be held and watch a movie. I didn't care what movie, but just the fact that I wanted to be held. Jared was the first to come to mind, and so much of me wishes that wasn't the case. I guess he's just the last guy that I've really felt safe and happy around, and therefore, he's going to be the one that comes to mind. I don't know.
School wasn't too bad. It was a pretty mellow day for me as I only had one class today as the other was independent study. I worked for a couple professors, and that was it. Education is so important to me, and I'm excited about the things that are happening. I don't know where my life is headed, but I'm heading somewhere. I'm planning my life for a single life, and will let the rest take place when/if it's supposed to happen.
I got to babysit some cute kids today, as I do most Thursdays. They were so hyper, but it was fun. It's nice to be able to babysit as it's a great fill for me. I get to spend time with children and love on them as I don't have my own. I'm greatful for that!
After babysitting, I went to find out when I'm working next week and then decided to go down to Maurice's. I love that store. haha I bought a couple things (which I think I tend to shop more when I'm stressed/depressed). Then the Store Manager and I were talking some as we've interacted with each other on several different occassions. Well, she was trying to recruit me. It was cool as it's something I've thought about doing. It would be fun to be in clothing again, and she would be fun to work with. However, my availability is not the best right now, and I don't think it's really going to get any better. I have around a year left with my Bachelor's degree and then around a year for my Master's. After that, I plan on leaving. During those few years, it's going to be busy.
Afterwards, I head out to Aaron's house for our YSA Thursday night activity. Not too much to say about it except that I appreciate Aaron opening up his home and doing all he did.
Yea - life really is good and I'm happy with a lot of things; however, I'm feeling alone. I often wonder if I want to get a roommate or not, but at the same time, I enjoy having my space. It's a catch 22 for me. But I do know that I wish I had that one person who I knew I could always go to and spend time with. To cuddle, to laugh, to cry, to enjoy, etc. *shrug* Oh well! Things happen for a reason, and I know that without a doubt! So... things are happening the way they are for a reason!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Story I Read in the February 2009 Ensign
Running to Him by Marcy Zabriskie
Years ago my son Derek competed in a much-anticipated track meet. For three years of his young life, he had prepared for and hoped to win the two-mile race. Now as we watched with the crowd gathered near the finish line, it seemed the race would last forever. When Derek crossed the line first, the crowd burst into cheers. He was surrounded by coaches, teammates, and friends offering congratulations. Derek seemed relieved and thrilled to have finally accomplished his goal.
I noticed, however, that in the tangle of the crowd, he was frantically scanning the field as though he wanted to be somewhere else. I watched, with tears in my eyes, as Derek bolted across the field, arms outstretched, into the open arms of his father--the place he wanted to be. I recorded that moment in my mind--a moment when I saw just how much our son loves and needs his dad.
Derek's preparation for this event had not been easy. There were times of discouragement, disappointment, and sometimes despair. But Derek had the constant support of his greatest fan--his father! In rain, wind, sleet, or snow my husband was at every race offering Derek encouragement.
At those races my husband stood apart from the other spectators at what I considered an odd place. He wasn't at the finish line or even along the final stretch, but at a distant corner on the far side of the field. Once I asked him why he stood there. I will never forget his answer. He said, "I stand at the place my son needs me the most. He needs to know I'm there at the most challenging moment--when his legs burn and he feels like he cannot go on. He needs to hear at that far corner a voice telling him to keep moving because he has worked hard and deserves to do his very best. There will be cheers at the beginning and loving support at the end, but I will be at the corner where I know he feels like giving up."
As I watched Derek leave his team at the finish line and run a great distance into his father's arms, I realized that spiritual whispers of encouragement from my Father in Heaven have not come at moments in my life when I felt most sure of myself. Instead, those reminders of His love have come when I thought I could go no farther, when I felt as if my spiritual legs would collapse in exhaustion. I have felt His love and I have known then, as I know now, that I am His child. As I remember my husband's arms encircling our son, I imagine what it will be like to cross the finish line of this life and run into the waiting arms of our Father in Heaven. I am grateful for His support and that of our Savior, Jesus Christ, which has helped ease every difficult turn in my life.
Years ago my son Derek competed in a much-anticipated track meet. For three years of his young life, he had prepared for and hoped to win the two-mile race. Now as we watched with the crowd gathered near the finish line, it seemed the race would last forever. When Derek crossed the line first, the crowd burst into cheers. He was surrounded by coaches, teammates, and friends offering congratulations. Derek seemed relieved and thrilled to have finally accomplished his goal.
I noticed, however, that in the tangle of the crowd, he was frantically scanning the field as though he wanted to be somewhere else. I watched, with tears in my eyes, as Derek bolted across the field, arms outstretched, into the open arms of his father--the place he wanted to be. I recorded that moment in my mind--a moment when I saw just how much our son loves and needs his dad.
Derek's preparation for this event had not been easy. There were times of discouragement, disappointment, and sometimes despair. But Derek had the constant support of his greatest fan--his father! In rain, wind, sleet, or snow my husband was at every race offering Derek encouragement.
At those races my husband stood apart from the other spectators at what I considered an odd place. He wasn't at the finish line or even along the final stretch, but at a distant corner on the far side of the field. Once I asked him why he stood there. I will never forget his answer. He said, "I stand at the place my son needs me the most. He needs to know I'm there at the most challenging moment--when his legs burn and he feels like he cannot go on. He needs to hear at that far corner a voice telling him to keep moving because he has worked hard and deserves to do his very best. There will be cheers at the beginning and loving support at the end, but I will be at the corner where I know he feels like giving up."
As I watched Derek leave his team at the finish line and run a great distance into his father's arms, I realized that spiritual whispers of encouragement from my Father in Heaven have not come at moments in my life when I felt most sure of myself. Instead, those reminders of His love have come when I thought I could go no farther, when I felt as if my spiritual legs would collapse in exhaustion. I have felt His love and I have known then, as I know now, that I am His child. As I remember my husband's arms encircling our son, I imagine what it will be like to cross the finish line of this life and run into the waiting arms of our Father in Heaven. I am grateful for His support and that of our Savior, Jesus Christ, which has helped ease every difficult turn in my life.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Personal Trainer?!?!
I'm thinking that I would love to have a personal trainer. I need someone to push me and help me get in shape... well, a shape that's not so... round. :-)
Starting next Monday, my weeks are going to be going a bit different. I will actually have time to workout as I'm cutting back my hours a lot at Petsense. No, it's not going to be easy, but at the same time, I have priorities and need to make sure that those things come first. My health is certainly one of those things.
It is hard to lose weight and get in shape on a college student budget, but I can do it. If nothing else, I pay for an AMAZING recreation center with pretty much everything I could desire to have to utilize in working out. Eating habits... well, those have always been poor. I'm not too sure when that will ever change, if it ever does.
So here are my goals, and I will certainly need help as when I get stressed... many things go out the door and in turn, make my stress worse.
Goals
1*Lose 10 pounds
2*Lose 10% body fat
3*Workout at least 3 times a week
4*Eat at least 3 times a day, but for sure breakfast and dinner
5*Drink 64 oz of water a day
I know it's possible to do! I know that it'll help me be happier and maybe even like how I look.
My 26th birthday is next month, and I have to say that it is scaring me a bit. But, I'll keep going forward and try to make the best of it! So yea... Angela = In Shape... that's my goal!!
Starting next Monday, my weeks are going to be going a bit different. I will actually have time to workout as I'm cutting back my hours a lot at Petsense. No, it's not going to be easy, but at the same time, I have priorities and need to make sure that those things come first. My health is certainly one of those things.
It is hard to lose weight and get in shape on a college student budget, but I can do it. If nothing else, I pay for an AMAZING recreation center with pretty much everything I could desire to have to utilize in working out. Eating habits... well, those have always been poor. I'm not too sure when that will ever change, if it ever does.
So here are my goals, and I will certainly need help as when I get stressed... many things go out the door and in turn, make my stress worse.
Goals
1*Lose 10 pounds
2*Lose 10% body fat
3*Workout at least 3 times a week
4*Eat at least 3 times a day, but for sure breakfast and dinner
5*Drink 64 oz of water a day
I know it's possible to do! I know that it'll help me be happier and maybe even like how I look.
My 26th birthday is next month, and I have to say that it is scaring me a bit. But, I'll keep going forward and try to make the best of it! So yea... Angela = In Shape... that's my goal!!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Random Thinking
Have you ever missed someone or several people so much? People you were once so close to and pretty much inseperable. And yet, you now wonder if they ever miss you. When you see them, they beg you to not leave and want to find a way for you to stay. You leave, and you never hear from them.
I'm going through that right now. I have friends who I thought would always be my friend. Yet, it has become so one sided. I try and try to keep those friendships, and it's thrown back in my face. It's hard. It's hard going through this life feeling as if you are doing it alone in some ways.
I miss my friends in Utah so much, and yet, I hear from one or two of them every once in awhile. One of my closest friends out there... I haven't heard from her since July, and that saddens me a lot. These are friendships I cherished. Friendships that were real. I could be me... truly me, and they liked it. I guess I just don't understand friendships... true friendships.
Just something I've been thinking about as I continue on with my life. I will complete my 25th year of life next month, and I have been thinking a lot about where I am and what I'm doing with my life. The Lord must trust me as He keeps handing me things to do, and I often wonder if I can do it all, but I know He knows if I can or not.
I'm going through that right now. I have friends who I thought would always be my friend. Yet, it has become so one sided. I try and try to keep those friendships, and it's thrown back in my face. It's hard. It's hard going through this life feeling as if you are doing it alone in some ways.
I miss my friends in Utah so much, and yet, I hear from one or two of them every once in awhile. One of my closest friends out there... I haven't heard from her since July, and that saddens me a lot. These are friendships I cherished. Friendships that were real. I could be me... truly me, and they liked it. I guess I just don't understand friendships... true friendships.
Just something I've been thinking about as I continue on with my life. I will complete my 25th year of life next month, and I have been thinking a lot about where I am and what I'm doing with my life. The Lord must trust me as He keeps handing me things to do, and I often wonder if I can do it all, but I know He knows if I can or not.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
So Much...
There is so much going on right now that I hardly ever have a moment to stop. Life is good, but crazy!! I'm loving this semester and hating it at the same time. haha If you can't tell, I seem to be feeling one thing and the total opposite of it at the same time.
My classes are going well, but I can tell you that there is a lot for me to do this semester. I am starting to be more involved in my classes, and writing a lot more as well. It's been good, but at the same time, man, I'm tired. It's been awhile since I've had to be so involved with my classes, but it's a good thing too. I've decided what I want to do with my life, and I'm pretty excited about it all.
Of course, these decisions are pretty much being single and doing for me. Obviously, plans don't always really happen, but it's my focus right now. I want to graduate from SFASU with my BS in Child/Family Development and minor in Deaf/Hard Hearing. Then I'll go off to graduate school for my MS in either Child/Family Development or Marriage/Family Therapy. Next stop will be to become a Doctor in Marriage/Family Therapy. Have my own practice, become a CFLE (Certified Family Life Educator), and then teach one day at a college or university. I'm pretty excited about all of this.
There are a lot of doors opening now in school that I never had before. I know I'm here at the time I'm supposed to be, and that's exciting.
Nothing else is really happening too much in my life. I still work at Petsense, and I'm working for 7 professors on campus. Working with the professors has been a great opportunity already, and I'm enjoying it a lot. Even learning about different things. Work at Petsense, unfortunately, is just because I need money. I'm hoping to start babysitting a little more. And the social life is pretty small, if it's even that existent. But things are good.
So yea - I just wanted to update everyone a little bit.
My classes are going well, but I can tell you that there is a lot for me to do this semester. I am starting to be more involved in my classes, and writing a lot more as well. It's been good, but at the same time, man, I'm tired. It's been awhile since I've had to be so involved with my classes, but it's a good thing too. I've decided what I want to do with my life, and I'm pretty excited about it all.
Of course, these decisions are pretty much being single and doing for me. Obviously, plans don't always really happen, but it's my focus right now. I want to graduate from SFASU with my BS in Child/Family Development and minor in Deaf/Hard Hearing. Then I'll go off to graduate school for my MS in either Child/Family Development or Marriage/Family Therapy. Next stop will be to become a Doctor in Marriage/Family Therapy. Have my own practice, become a CFLE (Certified Family Life Educator), and then teach one day at a college or university. I'm pretty excited about all of this.
There are a lot of doors opening now in school that I never had before. I know I'm here at the time I'm supposed to be, and that's exciting.
Nothing else is really happening too much in my life. I still work at Petsense, and I'm working for 7 professors on campus. Working with the professors has been a great opportunity already, and I'm enjoying it a lot. Even learning about different things. Work at Petsense, unfortunately, is just because I need money. I'm hoping to start babysitting a little more. And the social life is pretty small, if it's even that existent. But things are good.
So yea - I just wanted to update everyone a little bit.
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