Yesterday my dad, Camille and I went fishing at Bountiful Pond. This is the first time in my life that I have actually fished with my dad. Usually if I went with him I got to be the fish gutter but never actually fish.
It was slow going at first but once dusk started setting in and the other fishers left the fish started biting left and right. We were catching fish almost every cast and usually within a minute or two of casting out we would have a bite. I've never caught so many fish in my life. It was so much fun. Luckily, the fish were small and we didn't have to keep any of them. I still don't like the taste of rainbow trout.
I am definitely going to be fishing at Bountiful Pond again. If anyone wants to go let me know.
New Experiences:
Fishing at Bountiful Pond
Fishing with my dad
Catching more than one fish
Yesterday I took my grandma to Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP). While we were there comments were made about Pony Express Riders and I knew that we had one in our family history (I will post about that on a later date). As I was going through the histories of some of my ancestors I came across a typed page from my great grandpa entitled "Points That Have Helped Me Gain What Little Success I Have In This Life". I found the list to be thought provoking and decided that I would include it for others to read.
1.Live right and ask God to help me in all work each day and always thank him for his blessing.
2.Working hard and tackling the hardest job each day.
3. Reading and keeping posted in your work for the more you know the easier it is to do your work.
4. Think out new things to do and take the initiative. Don't get in a rut with self pity for yourself.
5. Always be accurate and don't get in too big a hurry.
6. Have courage or the nerve in other words. This will help carry you through the hours of trial.
7. Always be friendly and remember only friendly people are successful leaders in doing a job.
8. Cultivate personality because personality is to a man what sunshine is to the earth.
9. Always trying to be cheerful and smile when I have failed and try out another scheme.
10. Always try to do my best in all work.
11. The last but not least, having a genuine true blue woman to help and cheer me through the darkest hours.
Milo. T Dyches
Widstoe, Utah 1923
1.Live right and ask God to help me in all work each day and always thank him for his blessing.
2.Working hard and tackling the hardest job each day.
3. Reading and keeping posted in your work for the more you know the easier it is to do your work.
4. Think out new things to do and take the initiative. Don't get in a rut with self pity for yourself.
5. Always be accurate and don't get in too big a hurry.
6. Have courage or the nerve in other words. This will help carry you through the hours of trial.
7. Always be friendly and remember only friendly people are successful leaders in doing a job.
8. Cultivate personality because personality is to a man what sunshine is to the earth.
9. Always trying to be cheerful and smile when I have failed and try out another scheme.
10. Always try to do my best in all work.
11. The last but not least, having a genuine true blue woman to help and cheer me through the darkest hours.
Milo. T Dyches
Widstoe, Utah 1923
Last night I got wind that my ex is dating again. I wish I could say that it doesn't bother me but it does. I was having a really rough night and when I woke up this morning the first thing that popped into my head was a line from the Bruno Mars song, "girl you're amazing just the way you are".
I am amazing. I have so many good qualities and I just need to find someone who sees me for who I am and loves me in spite of all my flaws.
"Oh you know, you know, you know
Id never ask you to change
If perfect is what you're searching for
Then just stay the same....
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are."
I am amazing. I have so many good qualities and I just need to find someone who sees me for who I am and loves me in spite of all my flaws.
"Oh you know, you know, you know
Id never ask you to change
If perfect is what you're searching for
Then just stay the same....
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are."
Every time I sleep with the girls I wake up thanking the Lord that I don't have kids and that I get to have a decent night's sleep almost every night. I didn't sleep well at all and the girls kept waking up crying because they would forget where they were or they couldn't see me even though there was a night light on.
What little sleep I did have was riddled with several interesting dreams that all said about the same thing... Find Your Voice! As I lay in bed at 5 this morning those dreams kept replaying in my head. I need to start standing up for myself and I need to stop allowing people to make my decisions for me. I need to stop making decisions based on what I think other people would want me to do and I need to start standing up for myself and what I believe in. If I step on toes or do things that others do not approve of I need to be okay with that. This is my life and I need to live it the way *I* want to live it!
What little sleep I did have was riddled with several interesting dreams that all said about the same thing... Find Your Voice! As I lay in bed at 5 this morning those dreams kept replaying in my head. I need to start standing up for myself and I need to stop allowing people to make my decisions for me. I need to stop making decisions based on what I think other people would want me to do and I need to start standing up for myself and what I believe in. If I step on toes or do things that others do not approve of I need to be okay with that. This is my life and I need to live it the way *I* want to live it!
It's funny how things work out sometimes. On Thursday morning I woke up and thought how much fun it would be to have a camp out with my nieces. I went up to SLC and was talking to my mom about it and she informed me that they were sleeping over Saturday night. Perfect!
The girls came over a lot earlier than I had anticipated but that was okay because they got to help me make peach rolls.
After lunch we went up to Silver Lake and they got their first mountain experience. At least Aaliyah says its the first time she has been in the mountains. Silver Lake was packed with people and yet we still managed to see ducks, fish, squirrels and even a deer.
I was hoping the girls would take naps after we got home but that didn't happen. They were way to excited to set the tent up and roast hot dogs.
You should have seen the dirty messy faces we had once we were done with the cookout. After baths the girls were eager to get back into the tent. As a side note I knew the odds of the girls actually sleeping in the tent all night were slim to none so we decided to set up camp in my mom's backyard so that we could go inside once the girls started freaking out.
We didn't even last 15 minutes in the tent before a motorcycle and an airplane went by at the same time and it freaked Daija out. She started crying and fighting to get out of the tent and as soon as I let her into the house she went racing into the computer room where my mom was at screaming that it was too scary. We couldn't get her back out. Britt and Court were going to sleep in the tent with us and Aaliyah said she would go out to the tent after they fell asleep. Needless to say she didn't go back out to the tent and I'm going to be sleeping with both girls in the guest bed. Guess Britt and Court get the tent all to themselves tonight.
The girls came over a lot earlier than I had anticipated but that was okay because they got to help me make peach rolls.
After lunch we went up to Silver Lake and they got their first mountain experience. At least Aaliyah says its the first time she has been in the mountains. Silver Lake was packed with people and yet we still managed to see ducks, fish, squirrels and even a deer.
I was hoping the girls would take naps after we got home but that didn't happen. They were way to excited to set the tent up and roast hot dogs.
You should have seen the dirty messy faces we had once we were done with the cookout. After baths the girls were eager to get back into the tent. As a side note I knew the odds of the girls actually sleeping in the tent all night were slim to none so we decided to set up camp in my mom's backyard so that we could go inside once the girls started freaking out.
We didn't even last 15 minutes in the tent before a motorcycle and an airplane went by at the same time and it freaked Daija out. She started crying and fighting to get out of the tent and as soon as I let her into the house she went racing into the computer room where my mom was at screaming that it was too scary. We couldn't get her back out. Britt and Court were going to sleep in the tent with us and Aaliyah said she would go out to the tent after they fell asleep. Needless to say she didn't go back out to the tent and I'm going to be sleeping with both girls in the guest bed. Guess Britt and Court get the tent all to themselves tonight.
I'm feeling good this morning. I am cleaning out my phone and have a bunch of saved texts of quotes that were sent to me. I'll just type them up here so I have them and then I can delete the texts.
"Heavenly Father didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain.However, he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. We can't truly know and appreciate the most beautiful things this life has to offer if we do not know the opposite, but he wont ever leave us on our own. Even when we are standing alone, we aren't really- we always have the Lord by our side."
"Always remain true to oneself and do not be defined by others or conform to their standards or thoughts of whom you are or whom you shall be. Love the greatness in YOU that are marvelous Father in Heaven designed you to be! He created everyone uniquely and with a purpose to fulfill in this life. You are a beautiful piece of the ultimate puzzle he's created. He needs you . He Loves you. No doubt about it."
"We only BECOME if we DO. The Lord requires our all and very best; as our Savior did for us. By giving our best it brings forth the blessings of Heaven. It is not easy because salvation is not cheap, there is a price to pay: Obedience is the price, Faith is the power, Love is the motive, the Spirit is the key, and Christ is the reason."
"Heavenly Father didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain.However, he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. We can't truly know and appreciate the most beautiful things this life has to offer if we do not know the opposite, but he wont ever leave us on our own. Even when we are standing alone, we aren't really- we always have the Lord by our side."
"Always remain true to oneself and do not be defined by others or conform to their standards or thoughts of whom you are or whom you shall be. Love the greatness in YOU that are marvelous Father in Heaven designed you to be! He created everyone uniquely and with a purpose to fulfill in this life. You are a beautiful piece of the ultimate puzzle he's created. He needs you . He Loves you. No doubt about it."
"We only BECOME if we DO. The Lord requires our all and very best; as our Savior did for us. By giving our best it brings forth the blessings of Heaven. It is not easy because salvation is not cheap, there is a price to pay: Obedience is the price, Faith is the power, Love is the motive, the Spirit is the key, and Christ is the reason."
This morning was one of the worst mornings I have ever have. Everything that has been going on and that I have been trying to push to the side just kind of came to a head and I became extremely depressed, angry and hopeless. Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like your life is a waste and that you are just taking up space/air? Well that was the type of day I was having. One of those lay in bed crying type of days where you just want to die. Except I knew I couldn't die because I didn't have enough money in the bank to pay for my funeral. (Yes, even in an extreme depressed state of mind I try not to be a burden on others LOL.)
Anyway, long story short Geri noticed I was in bad shape and made be get zoned, even though I was adamant that I didn't need it. By the time she was done with my first foot I had completely calmed down and didn't feel so angry and depressed. By the time she had finished I had come to peace with everything and my mood drastically changed for the better. Man I love getting zoned and I love that I have the ability to zone others and help them through their trials and times of need.
Anyway, long story short Geri noticed I was in bad shape and made be get zoned, even though I was adamant that I didn't need it. By the time she was done with my first foot I had completely calmed down and didn't feel so angry and depressed. By the time she had finished I had come to peace with everything and my mood drastically changed for the better. Man I love getting zoned and I love that I have the ability to zone others and help them through their trials and times of need.
As I was singing the Sacrament hymn today I realized that he isn't coming back. He is too stubborn and once he has made up his mind he is set in stone. I've seen him do it tons of times but never thought I would be the brunt of his stubbornness. So I guess I am officially admitting that there is no hope in us getting back together and I am single. Blah!
I love living in Orem, where else can I get $80 worth of peaches for free! Let the canning begin. I am also going to attempt to make peach rolls. I will let ya'll know how they turn out.
Have you ever found yourself at a precipice in life where major decisions need to be made? There are so many choices (good choices) that could be made but you have to decide on one of them. I find myself standing at this crossroads in my life.
Watching my nieces when I graduated from college was an easy choice because it was the choice I felt God advised me to take. Right now I have so many options and doors that I can go through and I feel like God is letting me choose this one on my own. I guess that means they are all good and I need to decide for myself which one will be the best.
Have I ever mentioned how much I hate making BIG decisions on my own? Everyone who knows me knows I let others make the decisions and I prefer it when they can make my decisions for me as well. Ho hum I guess it’s time for me to grow up and make these life altering changes on my own. Decisions, decisions…anyone want to tell me what to do. :o)
Watching my nieces when I graduated from college was an easy choice because it was the choice I felt God advised me to take. Right now I have so many options and doors that I can go through and I feel like God is letting me choose this one on my own. I guess that means they are all good and I need to decide for myself which one will be the best.
Have I ever mentioned how much I hate making BIG decisions on my own? Everyone who knows me knows I let others make the decisions and I prefer it when they can make my decisions for me as well. Ho hum I guess it’s time for me to grow up and make these life altering changes on my own. Decisions, decisions…anyone want to tell me what to do. :o)
So it's that time of year again, the time to give something or multiple things up for Lent. My friends and I started participating in Lent a couple of years ago and though I am not Catholic I think it is a great concept.
This year for Lent I am giving up Facebook and Mah Jongg. I have noticed that over the past couple of months I have been spending far to much time on the computer and on these 2 websites in particular.
I'm hoping that with all the extra time I will have, and trust me there will be a lot, I will be able to read the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Coventants and the Pearl of Great Price. I would also like to get a bunch of my crafty projects taken care of and maybe gets some novels read. We will see what happens.
Wish me luck!
This year for Lent I am giving up Facebook and Mah Jongg. I have noticed that over the past couple of months I have been spending far to much time on the computer and on these 2 websites in particular.
I'm hoping that with all the extra time I will have, and trust me there will be a lot, I will be able to read the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Coventants and the Pearl of Great Price. I would also like to get a bunch of my crafty projects taken care of and maybe gets some novels read. We will see what happens.
Wish me luck!
I took one of those personality color tests this morning and have to admit it was pretty accurate. Here is what it said.
Blues are motivated by Intimacy. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give of themselves freely in order to nurture others' lives.
Blues have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy sharing meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are "sainted pit-bulls" who never let go of something or someone once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.
Blues are motivated by Intimacy. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give of themselves freely in order to nurture others' lives.
Blues have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy sharing meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are "sainted pit-bulls" who never let go of something or someone once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.
Chris's birthday was on Friday. Brittney was nice enough to come watch the girls for a couple of hours so I could be up here by the time he got home from work. Chris really likes ribs and I decided to take him to Texas Roadhouse for his birthday dinner.
Texas Roadhouse opened in September and it always has a huge line and a long wait. When we have tried to go in the past there has always been a couple of hours wait. I called ahead about an hour and got our names on the waiting list so we only had to wait there for about 15 mins. Which was a good thing to consider the fact that it was freezing outside and the whole entryway was packed with people.
The amazing thing about this particular restaurant location is that all of the profits go to charity. Just because I think it is amazing what they are doing I am pasting an article telling about the location.
It's the first restaurant of its kind in the country, with all profits dedicated to help those less fortunate.
The charity is called Andy's Outreach, a program that helps Texas Roadhouse employees and their families in need ("Andy" is the company's cartoon armadillo mascot).
The roots of Andy's Outreach are born of tragedy.
A few years ago, Texas Roadhouse CEO G.J. Hart was attending a training seminar at the company headquarters in Louisville. While there, he met a 5-year veteran dishwasher named James Bryan, a deaf man and father to five children. He was impressed with Bryan and found out what an inspiration he was to all his co-workers. A few weeks after meeting Bryan, Hart learned the beloved employee had died from a heart attack, and organized an effort to pay for his funeral and help his surviving family members. Hart and others did more than help with family finances; the group eventually put all 5 children through college.
Since Bryan's death, the company charity has grown through employee contributions and other fund raisers, while helping hundreds of family members through some tough times. Eligible employees can get financial assistance when a child is born or when there is a death in the family.
More company's should be like this. Let's hope that this is something that can become a trend for other business's.
Texas Roadhouse opened in September and it always has a huge line and a long wait. When we have tried to go in the past there has always been a couple of hours wait. I called ahead about an hour and got our names on the waiting list so we only had to wait there for about 15 mins. Which was a good thing to consider the fact that it was freezing outside and the whole entryway was packed with people.
The amazing thing about this particular restaurant location is that all of the profits go to charity. Just because I think it is amazing what they are doing I am pasting an article telling about the location.
It's the first restaurant of its kind in the country, with all profits dedicated to help those less fortunate.
The charity is called Andy's Outreach, a program that helps Texas Roadhouse employees and their families in need ("Andy" is the company's cartoon armadillo mascot).
The roots of Andy's Outreach are born of tragedy.
A few years ago, Texas Roadhouse CEO G.J. Hart was attending a training seminar at the company headquarters in Louisville. While there, he met a 5-year veteran dishwasher named James Bryan, a deaf man and father to five children. He was impressed with Bryan and found out what an inspiration he was to all his co-workers. A few weeks after meeting Bryan, Hart learned the beloved employee had died from a heart attack, and organized an effort to pay for his funeral and help his surviving family members. Hart and others did more than help with family finances; the group eventually put all 5 children through college.
Since Bryan's death, the company charity has grown through employee contributions and other fund raisers, while helping hundreds of family members through some tough times. Eligible employees can get financial assistance when a child is born or when there is a death in the family.
More company's should be like this. Let's hope that this is something that can become a trend for other business's.
So part of my new year's theme this year is to try new things.
Chris took me snowmobiling for the first time. I had no idea the speed that those things could get up to. One good thing about him living in Wellsville is that there are fields everywhere and we just went through his backyard and into everyone's fields. Chris was even nice enough to let me drive it. He actually wanted me to drive it as soon as we got on but since I had never been on a snowmobile I decided it would be better to at least go for a little ride first.
I was a little nervous about my back at first, what with going over bumps and whatnot but I didn't have any problems the next morning so that was a relief. Granted we didn't go for very long, maybe like 30 mins or so. Once we dig out his trailer he promises to take me up to the foothills and up by Bear Lake.
Chris and I also went to the local bar to play pool. I can't even remember the last time I played pool. It's funny but when they played good music with a good beat I actually played better. Chris was laughing at me during our last game because I was not playing well at all and I told him it was because I didn't like the music selection. Sure enough as soon as a better song came on I played a lot better and I won that game. That was the first time I have ever played pool in a bar, it was a lot of fun and something I will have to do again.
Chris took me snowmobiling for the first time. I had no idea the speed that those things could get up to. One good thing about him living in Wellsville is that there are fields everywhere and we just went through his backyard and into everyone's fields. Chris was even nice enough to let me drive it. He actually wanted me to drive it as soon as we got on but since I had never been on a snowmobile I decided it would be better to at least go for a little ride first.
I was a little nervous about my back at first, what with going over bumps and whatnot but I didn't have any problems the next morning so that was a relief. Granted we didn't go for very long, maybe like 30 mins or so. Once we dig out his trailer he promises to take me up to the foothills and up by Bear Lake.
Chris and I also went to the local bar to play pool. I can't even remember the last time I played pool. It's funny but when they played good music with a good beat I actually played better. Chris was laughing at me during our last game because I was not playing well at all and I told him it was because I didn't like the music selection. Sure enough as soon as a better song came on I played a lot better and I won that game. That was the first time I have ever played pool in a bar, it was a lot of fun and something I will have to do again.
So it's the new year and it's about time I write a little something. As usual I have a ton to write about but really no desire to do it. I will just start with a couple of my goals this year.
Every year I try to pick a theme for the year. On new year's eve I was thinking about having something like "2010 start it up again" (meaning I would finally complete all those unfinished projects that have been sitting in my closet.) I have started on a couple of them and I still plan on finishing them.
Camille told me it should be something like "live my life and do something" which I feel was kind of mean. I don't know why everyone keeps telling me that I am not living my life. I like my life the way it is and I am content with it so why does everyone assume I need to be doing something different?
As I've been thinking about it for about a week I think I will adopt my original theme from last year. Be Bold...Be Fearless...Be You!
Every year I try to pick a theme for the year. On new year's eve I was thinking about having something like "2010 start it up again" (meaning I would finally complete all those unfinished projects that have been sitting in my closet.) I have started on a couple of them and I still plan on finishing them.
Camille told me it should be something like "live my life and do something" which I feel was kind of mean. I don't know why everyone keeps telling me that I am not living my life. I like my life the way it is and I am content with it so why does everyone assume I need to be doing something different?
As I've been thinking about it for about a week I think I will adopt my original theme from last year. Be Bold...Be Fearless...Be You!
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