100 things about me! Tagged

Thanks to Andrea, you get this long list....my condolences! Sorry! But believe me, no more than I am. It took days to think of that many things! Here we go...(post note a month later: It is taking way too long! So I decided to post the first 50, and will try to finish the last half later!!).

1) I love to read a lot! The literary world astounds me. 2) I love music. It affects my moods, helps to relax me, and even strengthens my testimony. 3) I love my family! They are all amazing. 4) Overall I love my job! I am grateful for it. 5) I tend to be lazy when I have too much free time. If I don't have a busy schedule then I tend to lay around doing nothing important. Hence my crazy schedule! 6) I love home decor. I could look through houses forever, and admire all of the pretty things. 7) I like art. But my favorite is the impressionist era. 8) I use to play the violin. I have only played it for few years, on and off, but I loved playing it. I should pick it up again.... 9) I like architecture, and would absolutely love to go to Europe and admire the beauty. I am a lot like my mom in that regards as well as home decor. 10) I love the idea of living by a beach. It seems so soothing and yet so different. I have only seen the ocean twice, but I loved each time. 11) I wish I lived in Oregon along the coast. 12) My best friends are my family members. 13) I love to watch movies. In fact, I am what I like to call a DCA (DVD collectors addict) and have a really hard time! 14) My favorite movies are always historically based, and are usually based on a classical novel. 15) The next favorite movies are musicals, I am a sucker for musicals! 16) I like to go to plays. I don't know why, but I have always enjoyed them, especially musicals. I seem to be repeating myself... 17) I love Shakespeare, even though there is so much negative criticism about him, I think that there are many profound truths that have been quoted by many wise men, even the prophets. Therefore I feel justified in liking his work! 18)When I am really tired, I get emotional. In fact, more towards the angry/crying outbursts. And the funny thing is,I know I am being irrational, but even so, I can't stop. Many times, I think, "K, you are tired. Don't say another word, and just go to bed!" I have gotten into many an awkward situation, and if I would have just slept, things would have turned out a lot differently. 19) I love to travel. I haven't done a whole lot, but I have loved every time I have. The East coast was my favorite. There is just a unique sense of pride/history there. 20) I love learning about history. Big surprise! In fact, I use to want to be a History and Literature teacher, but since I have a hard time dealing with teenagers, I had to rule that out. SHOOT! 21)I clogged when I was 5, and did that until I was in fifth grade. Then I took a class at RICKS, it is fun! 22) I still get homesick! Rediculous I know, but I just love being home with my parents. I blame them for my inability to move too far away from them! J/K but seriously, I will be 27, and I still enjoy hanging out with them. 23) I like to crochet. I have made 3 afghans so far, and 2 baby blankets. Plus scarfs and hot pads. I picked it up while I worked in Labor and Delivery at nights, and we had so much down time. What a granny I am! 24) While I am admitting my granny behaviors, I enjoy sewing. I have sewn since I was in 4-H, I want to say 8(?), and made one of my prom dresses for a project. 25) My mom made the other prom dress, and homecoming dress, and I had girls envy! She has a true talent. In fact she made my sister's wedding dress, and it is breathtaking!! 27) I can knit! Not the best, but my Aunt Joann taught me while I was living with her, and I have tried to keep it going. It frustrates me more then crochet, but I am determined to do better! I even started a sweater that a nurse showed me how to do....hmmm, it could be interesting. 28) I use to be a daredevil. I wanted to do anything my big brother could do, and have been accused of being a tomboy! But when I grew older, it made it funner to hang out with the guys and be as daring as them. It worked well with flirting! But then I busted my knee, and all of my dare with it! 29) I wish that I could cook! All of the women in my family are amazing cooks, (mom, sisters, grandmas) and somehow I missed that gene. 30) I wish that I could retain information better. With classes, I was good to memorize for quizes, but then when the test came around, I had a hard time remembering what I memorized!! What a pathetic long term memory I have! 31)My favorite day is the true first day of spring. Not the one on the calendar, but when you see the crocuses and tulips popping their heads up, what a beautiful sight. 32) My favorite holiday is Easter. I can't really pinpoint when it became it. I think I enjoyed playing outside finally! And I loved flowers, and getting a new dress for church. But for years, I have enjoyed Easter, and the hope that the Atonement of Christ gives us. 33) My favorite hymn is "I Know that My Redeemer Lives", especially the last verse. 34) My favorite sacrament hymn is "Reverently and Meekly Now" once again, especially the last verse. 35) I remember in seminary, my cousin Tyson would always want to sing "Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" and I didn't know why. In fact, it bugged me once, and I said something about it. Then my teacher explained the meaning behind it, and the significance of it to Joseph Smith. Needless to say I was humbled, and now the words are such a testimony of Christ, and Joseph's love for Him. 36) I almost got into my first and only fist fight when I was a freshman playing a varsity game at Mackay. We were home, and it was the last few minutes. They let me play, and I remember I had to guard a senior. We both went up for the rebound, I won! Or so I thought until the girl grabbed the ball, and we fought back and forth, and she threw me with the ball! I was so mad and I came after her with my fist cocked! Thank goodness for my team mate that pulled me back. WOW! My temper can get the better of me! 37) My siblings and I never got into physical fights. I know, what!?! But we never did. I remember I was yelling back and forth with my brother, and he turned his back on my and headed down the stair. It made me angry, so I pushed him hard. He whipped around and I thought, "Crap, I so deserve it!" But he just looked at me, then turned around again and went to his room. What a kind brother! I always remember that and grateful for his example. 38) My sister let me hang out with her friends. Can you believe it? The baby sister by 4 1/2 years, and she involved me. So between the two of them, can they get any more perfect? The answer is yes! They are wonderful examples to me of love, patience, and faith!! 39) My first pet was Samantha a siamese house cat we inherited from a friend. She use to be my alarm clock, and in the morning she would lay on my pillow, often times on my head! I loved her so much! 40) My favorite Disney princess is Aurora. (Now my niece Aimee loves her too!)I use to pretend I was her, and sing and dance! I knew that I would one day meet my prince Phillip. Still waiting...maybe my pitch is off and he doesn't like my song...time for singing lessons! 41) My next favorite is Bell (which another niece Alyssa loves too, I never found out what Beth's was...) 42) Why these two, because their love story is not the fact that they were royalty, but instead they loved eachother despite they were a peasant, or a beast. In fact, I liked the Beast as a beast, not as the prince. Why did he have to change? 43) When I was little and watched Disneys and musicals, I often thought "When you meet the one that you love, how do you know what song to sing?" Isn't that hillarious? 44) I love getting dressed up. I don't really have any reason now, but in high school, I loved formals. And even now, going to church, or just out with some friends, I like feeling cute. I guess I will never grow out of the dress up phase. 45) I wish I was better at keeping in contact with people. I was horrible with people from my mission, college, and even relatives. 46) I wish I was better at journal writing. My sister kept journals, and I think she still might. I love hearing about my ancestors, and each time I rededicated myself to doing better. And I do good for a month, and then I drop off the face of the earth. Sounds like my blogging too. 47) I grew up on a ranch where we could play outside all day. We had an old caboose and bus that the was on the ranch next to a cannal that was the perfect playground for adventure. We had horses, cows, dogs, and cats. What more could a kid want? 48) I use to read up in the tree, I dressed up as a pioneer, with my cat Samantha in a dress and bonnet, with a well of water made out of buckets that I pulleyed up to the branches. I could stay there all day. 49) I had a mission pres. who encouraged us to memorize the discussions, then the verses within the discussion, and then the verses that were listed as helps. I can't remember how many there were, but I did it! And I am grateful for it! I still can remember a few, but I wish I could remember more. I'll have to review them again... 50) My favorite area in the mission was the richest area where many Kings players lived, Eddie Murphy, and whoever else. Why? Because every city has to have a wellfare section, so we found people to teach there, and the members were exceptional in helping out, offering a place to teach, and service. I learned that they were successful for a reason!

Such is Life!!

So I have been very pessimistic of late. It seems that nothing is working out! First of all, even though I work tons with two jobs, I still can't afford a townhouse, curse Utah County!! And remember I was reviewing my goals, and I didn't want to mention one just yet? Well, anyways, I applied for the Ultrasonography program that the IHC has with Salt Lake Community College, and I was rejected. Add the medical problems of my family, I am ready to scream! So I have been annoyed with everything, friends, jobs, people....anywho, as I like to say, "Such is Life!!"

So, therefore, I am going to go back to my previous goals and go on a cruise. Yes, very irresponsible, but hey, I am sick of stressing and working hard, and nothing works out anyways....so why not do something fun and not care!?! Exactly. So a group from my work at the hospital are going for 14 days to the Carribean. But it is broken up into 2 parts, so I will go to the first half with them. And I am totally excited to go!! Heres to recklessness and spontaneity!!




Also as a side note, thanks to the many suggestions (wink, wink!) I have decided to read all of the Chronicles of Narnia. I have started "The Magicians Nephew". It is interesting, however I am not sure what Gospel principle C.S. Lewis is trying to teach....Adam and Eve? That is my guess. Those of you who have read them, I would LOVE to hear your experience and ideas...

Regarding my previous goals...

Well, lets just say I am 3 for 6. Is that good? According to school, I would get a big fat "F"!! So therefore, I need to reevaluate. I am doing good with contacting my family. It has been fun. My fasting for something specific, also doing good. I have had a great experience with that. And I have continued with reading the "Infinite Atonement" which I have enjoyed. I also heard about one by Gerald N. Lund "Hearing the Voice of the Lord" that I think will also have to read. I am sure there are some amazing insights that I have never heard before or be reiterated!

Now, to the ones I have failed in. Exercise.....just not a main priority! And how sad is that? One way for me to feel good about myself, and get this old body a moving, and I fail.....so to set a priority. I will restate that this is a goal. I will wake up every morning a half an hour earlier than normal to do this....or do it right when I get home from work in the morning....I will! And I will enjoy it! And don't worry, I will keep you all posted ;0)
Reading a classic....I have read a book by Phyllis A. Whitney but that definately doesn't count as a classic. So any suggestions PLEASE!?! I am kind of thinking about Mark Twain. Believe it or not, I have never read any of his works! So sad! But I am still open for suggestions... And then, my vacation money. Well, it is still a goal, but I am afraid it is a long term one... SO SAD! I know. But lets just say maybe 3 years from now, I will start saving. Let's just say that there are some new goals that I have made, but don't want to post them yet...

There, I feel inspired again to press forward!

Oooh! So cute!

Here is one of my favorite pictures of my niece and nephews: Elizabeth, Jared, and Jacob (2001)

Memories...

I was going through my stuff, and I came across a cd with all pics of my family! Imagine my excitment! So, here is one of my family the summer of 2001: Rachel, Kevin, Jacob, Beth, Dad, Mom, Me, Stephanie, Jared, and Jeff.

A Slap in the Face

I am again working at the hospital. Note to reader: I am always at the hosp. whenever I write anything, so therefore note the context. There are times when I fall in love with the patients, and others that I have a hard time finding any compassion for. This is one of those times.

I guess I should explain myself. When they are here due to poor choices from their past, it is one thing. But to yell and degrade someone that is helping them out, is quite another. So I found myself thinking, "You have done this to yourself! You are the one you should yell at, and humiliate, not me or the nurse!" And then it came to me, the slap in the face when the impression of, "It could be you in 30 years or so. I made myself unhealthy and obese. It was my choice, my actions, and in the future I am going to have to pay for it. Now is the time to change whatever I can to make sure my health is better in the future." So therefore, I need to remember to eat healthy ;0) Exercise daily! And take a time out for myself to relieve my stress! And hopefully I will not be in a similar circumstance. Again, note to reader that they do not have an obese problem! I just had a revelation that we both had a chance to change and I still do!

The only problem is, am I going to stick to it? That is the true change.....

Exciting!

K-so I am getting excited! I have picked new templates for both of my blogs, I have found free pictures from the net of places on my trip. So I have been able to add some things to my scrapbook blog...How much more fun can one person handle! This blogging thing can get addictive!
So I was writing to my aunt Cindy on facebook, explaining to her what I do at the hospital. And I decided to copy a part of it here. It helps to paint my feelings well. "It really is fun, and I love the patient care. At times it gets really stressful, but over all, a job that has touched my heart. Some of the most spiritual experiences in my life are taking care of the patients, and seeing all of their facades fall as they rely on me to help them out during what could very well be their lowest moment in their lives. And then when they pass on to the other side, a hollowed moment. I am truly blessed to have a job that brings things into perspective for me and help me remember what is important."
My Bishop has helped me to understand the love of Christ through actions of service. Through different experiences that I have had, whether being the giver or receiver of these acts, I have felt closer to my Savior than at any other moment in my life, except in the Temple. I think that when we see others through the eyes of Christ, we see their worth, and remember that they too are daughter/sons of God....at times I find that difficult to see. But when it happens, it is truly humbling.
I remember the night that I received my mission call to California Roseville Mission. I felt that the air had been knocked out of me. I was severly disappointed. I wanted to go foreign. I wanted to speak a different language, and none of my wishes had come true. As I knelt in prayer that night, pleading with my Heavenly Father for a change of heart, I had an experience that I will never forget...I sang "I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, Over mountain or plain or sea; I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord; I’ll be what you want me to be." (Hymns, no. 270). I had a distinct impression that told me, "the people in California need you as much as any one across the ocean. They are my children, and I love them". I felt so humbled, and ungrateful at that moment. I asked for forgiveness. From then on I decided to study the area out so that I knew as much as I could about it. I am grateful for that experience, and I truly saw so many people from different cultures, languages, and religions. We taught Muslims, Paegans, Sieks, various Christian faiths, Messianic Jews, and Budhist. In fact, in one discussion Sis. Zielke and I taught an Egyptian Paegan, Catholic, and Athiest! What a diverse and fun mission!

My Hair...

So I was impulsive and added blonde highlights to my auburn hair. So funny! But the real reason I chose to do so was to test the strength of my hair and elasticity. It passed, so I am excited to say in a while I will be back to my summer do of blonde. The only sad part is that I don't think that I have any pics of my dark hair. I absolutely love red! Ya, I know, I am always changing. However, I never realize it until I go to work at the hospital and a nurse always comments on each time he sees me, I am different. But what can I say? I love changing!?!? The only scary part is worrying about it falling out...I do exactly what I would never want to do on someone else, extreme changes with extreme damage possiblities, somewhat hippocritical.

I just bought "History of Joseph Smith by His Mother". I am so excited about studying him in Relief Society for the next two years. I have heard of this book, but have never really wanted to read it. But this year I am feeling the urge and am anticipating all of the amazing information in entails. Who else would have known him better than the woman who taught him about prayer? The woman who felt his pain double-fold, as only a parent can, when he was mocked and tormented? Who else than a mother, a fellow disciple, a friend. SO I might insert a thought now and again from it.

Through different experiences in the past few weeks, I am extremely grateful for the gospel! I am continually learning about the miracle of the Atonement, the love and mercy of God, the humility and example of Christ, the hope behind the plan of salvation through temple work, and the blessing of having the scriptures and a living prophet. May I always remember these truths, and show my gratitude by service and obedience.

Consistency!

Life is always the same for me! Which can be a good thing, but boring for you! I have discovered two favorite music artists: Ingrid Michaelson, her song "The Way That I Am" just makes me smile! and then Colbie Caillat, I love all of her songs, they are so much fun, especially "Bubbley". The movie "No Reservations" is another fav. I highly recommend seeing it! First of all it is PG, a clean romance with a bit of comedy. The guy in it is a graduate from BYU, an interesting little side note, besides he is cute. And the little girl is the same one in "Raising Helen" which I absolutely love! And Catherine Zeta Jones is always a great actress. SO, if you are in a mood for a clean flick, this is a winner!

I have received a new calling in my ward. (I belong to the BYU 229th ward! Yes, you read that correctly, triple digits. What ever happened to creative names?....) I am a Visting Teacher Supervisor, which is really good for my schedule. Plus it helps to remind me to see my girls! When I allow myself to enjoy Visiting Teaching, I learn so much from them. Because I go to church myself, I am slow to make friends. Therefore I am excited to get to know faces and names.

I was able to babysit Stephanie and Jeff's kids. That was a lot of fun! I try to encourage them play games instead of watching TV. They always get excited to choose their favorite game. I let them pick one game each. This time we played Zooreka, Don't Eat Pete, and Candyland. The kids are a lot of fun, and I am grateful that they live so close. The picture above is a picture I have from one of their emails on my mission. The girls were born in May, and then I came home in December 2003.

My manager at the salon decided to take the weekend off. Therefore she let me know that I was covering her as manager. Thanks for ASKING! Anyways, a little bit of drama and frustration, things went fine, and as far as I am aware it is still standing! So call it success! We were really busy, which I love. The busier I am, the more I make!

That is all to report for this week, nothing too interesting....Sorry!

A tribute to Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley

I remember Pres. Ezra Taft Benson when I was a little girl in Primary. I remember watching a video with him and a group of children gathered at his feet. He talked about his love for us, and of the Book of Mormon. I got a picture of him when I was baptized, and I hung it on my wall. I will never forget his love for the Book of Mormon.
And then I remember the loss when he died. As a young women's group, when we would do baptisms for the dead in Logan, we would stop by Whitney, ID and visit his grave. Pres. Howard W. Hunter took his place. I don't remember a lot about him. But the thing that often penetrates my mind was temple recommends. Get a current temple recommend, regardless if you live close to the temple or not. Be worthy, and if you are not worthy, then come back. He always plead for all to come back.
Now, Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley who I have actually been blessed to be in the same room four times, has passed away. I will never forget his optimism with people. Always looking for the best, hoping for the best, and believing that all would work out, just go to work. What amazing energy for the gospel. And his love for his wife, Marjorie, brings me the knowledge that once again, they are together! What a reunion it must have been, and the reassurance that he had to know he had lived his life to the fullest, in honor to his Father. So, I loved this tribute, and wish to place it here so that I can watch it, and remember.....

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7433508959787481703&pr=goog-sl

....and remember that just like before, and forever, we will always have a prophet to lead and guide and love. I already have a love for Pres. Thomas S. Monson. I remember loving his talks in conference when I was a child. I understood them, and loved the way he recited poems. So I am excited for the future, and for the many things that he has to teach me.