Quote

A friend of mine had this quote posted on his facebook page. Politics is a touchy subject so I won't say anything one way or another. I know nothing about this person but I think this quote is great. I don't even know if I have the quote totally right but it was something like this:


"Some people use change to promote their careers. Others use their careers to promote change."

Sarah Palin

Lyrics, yet again.

Ok I know I post a lot of lyrics but I am a big poetry, quote, and music person and so I just have to share things that stick out to me. I like this song a lot because of the lyrics and she is a good singer too. It just kind of reminds me to be patient and trusting and take each day at a time.

One Step At A Time- Jordin Sparks

Hurry up and wait
So close, but so far away
Everything that you've always dreamed of
Close enough for you to taste
But you just can't touch

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

[Chorus:]
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen that we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

You believe and you doubt
You're confused, you got it all figured out
Everything that you always wished for
Could be yours, should be yours, would be yours
If they only knew

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

[Chorus]

When you can't wait any longer
But there's no end in sight
when you need to find the strength
It's the faith that makes you stronger
The only way you get there
Is one step at a time

Bored-I never thought I would say that

Here is one of those dumb surveys that I really don't like but I am working overnight and need to stay busy. Feel free to re-post or not, I don't care either way.

1. What time did you get up this morning? 3 PM- I work nights so it's not because I am lazy
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Dark Knight
4. What is your favorite pastime? Baseball/ other sports
6. What is your middle name? Marie
7. What food do you dislike? Fish
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? Viva La Vida-Coldplay
9. What kind of car do you drive? Saturn
10. Favorite sandwich? Turkey on wheat, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, oil and vinegar
11. What characteristic do you despise? Lying, being undependable
12. Favorite item of clothing? sweats
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Africa!!
14. Favorite brand of clothing? American Eagle
15. Where would you retire to? Hawaii
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? I have no idea-probably my surprise birthday party at McDonalds when I was 15. haha That isn't very recent though
17. Favorite sport to watch? BASEBALL
18. Farthest place you are sending this???
19. Person you expect to send it back first? Not sure
20. When is your birthday? soon
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night
22. What is your shoe size? big
23. Pets? my puppy Mollie is with my parents but I miss her a lot, Nirvana is a good cat and i miss him too
24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I graduated last week but you already knew that
26. How are you today? grand
27. What is your favorite candy? sour patch kids!
28. What is your favorite flower? Gerber Daisy's
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Dec 25- Christmas! and Jan 23
30. What is your full name? you probably already know
31. What are you listening to right NOW? kids snoring at work, and LOTR playing in the background
32. What was the last thing you ate? ice cream sandwhich
33. Do you wish on stars? Yes
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? electric pink
35. Democrat or Republican? I understand both parties views but I lean democratic
36. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Melani
37. Favorite soft drink? i dont really drink soda
38. Favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
39. Hair color? Blonde
40. What was your favorite toy as a child? Cabbage Patch Dolls, Barbies
41. Summer or winter? SUMMER!!
42. Hugs or kisses? both, but mostly hugs i guess
43. Chocolate or Vanilla? depends
44. Coffee or tea? neither
45. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? I don't care
46. When was the last time you cried? when my sister showed me the slide show she made for me for my grad
47. What is under your bed? a duffle bag i think
48. What did you do last night? worked
49. What are you afraid of? death-not me dying but others, and crazy stalkers/rapists
50. How many years at your current job? 3 years at the job I just left, 4 days at my new job
51. Favorite day of the week? Sat and Sun
52. How many towns have you lived in? 6
53. How many people will you send this too? none
54. How many will respond? i don't know

Still alive and kicking!

Well I'm sure if anyone actually reads this (which I kind of doubt anyone does) they are wondering how everything turned out with my post-graduation plans and all. Well I will attempt to update you now, considering the fact that I am working in the middle of the night and need to stay awake somehow. I don't want to go into too much detail on here because I am sort of paranoid about creepy stalkers and such. I graduated last week and it was great to see some of my family. My parents, sister, grandparents, and two aunts and uncles came out. We had a great time and it was fun to be able to introduce my family and friends to each other. We had a great BBQ with everyone and it was a really good turn out. My cousin was amazing in planning and coordinating everything with my mum and it was so fun. Graduating was neat but it was very hot and I thought I might pass out in my itchy robe and hat that was too small.

Well I got offered a job before I graduated and they wanted me to start right away but I told them I couldn't because I had graduation and I needed to work the week of the 18th at my current job because it is our busiest of the year. They were very flexible with me and so I started here on Monday. I work as a counselor for troubled teens. I already love it and feel like this is really where I am supposed to be. I already find myself getting attached to the kids which is hard because their stay at this facility is quite brief. I am working mostly overnight shifts which is hard but hopefully I can get used to it. I just love working in the day with the kids. It is kind of ironic because this job was last on my list of the ones I wanted-mostly because of the hours. I am working over 60 hours this week because they had me working everyday this week plus I worked my old job a few hours too. The work schedule here starts on a Sat but I started on a Monday so with my training I ended up being scheduled to work everyday. It is totally fine though because I don't have a ton else to do and I generally enjoy working lots as long as I am able to still have a social life.

I moved apartments this week too which was also an ordeal but everything worked out wonderfully. I lived at my roommate's brothers' house for a week because we couldn't move in to our apt right away. Her grandparents let us keep some stuff in their garage and I also kept some of my stuff at a friend's apt. I was so stressed all summer about finding an apartment and a job and it is nice to have this resolved. My new apartment needs some cleaning and the showers are disgusting but mostly I like it and am so grateful to be living with one of my best friends. It would so much harder if she wasn't there.

All in all, life is good and I am just amazed at how everything has fallen into place. As stressed as I was, I kept saying that I knew everything would work out if I did my part. I am so grateful for the blessings I have seen and for being able to draw closer to the Lord as I prayed for guidance and direction. I am overwhelmed at the love and support from family,friends, and coworkers and will hopefully be settled in my new ward, apt, and job quickly. I hope everyone is doing well. Sorry this is so long and boring.

some great lyrics!

These are great lyrics for anyone who is having a hard day or just because. I love this song!

The Heart of Life

I hate to see you cry
Lying there in that position
There's things you need to hear
So turn off your tears
And listen

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No it won't all go the way it should
But I know the heart of life is good

You know, it's nothing new
Bad news never had good timing
But, then your circle of friends
Will defend the silver lining

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No it won't all go the way it should
But I know the heart of life is good

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
Fear is a friend who's misunderstood
But I know the heart of life is good
I know it's good

John Mayer-Continuum

I'm still alive....barely

Yes I am still alive and kickin' although sometimes I am not sure how. I figured since it has been almost a month since I have written I should update everyone even though I'm pretty sure most people don't really read this. Well first off, I worked 10 hours today and am pretty pooped but the day went by fast. I have had one job interview thus far and have at least two more this week. Finding a job that could potentially be a career is proving to be one of the most stressful things I have undertaken thus far. Some days it seems like the life has been sucked out of me because I currently work full-time, am planning a graduation, making housing arrangements, and still trying to keep a normal social life. I love being busy so most days I don't mind but occasionally I realize how exhausted I am. The weekends have been my saving grace. Anyway, I will write again hopefully soon to tell you about my new job. Hope everyone is doing well!

just for fun...

I saw this on a friend's blog and thought it would be fun.

What I was doing 10 years ago: I was 11. I was probably very excited to start young women's. All of my brothers had just left the house and I am sure I was dealing with that adjustment.

5 years ago: Sixteen- I was going into my junior year of high school and probably excited about dating and driving. I was probably doing basketball workouts all summer and preparing to attend the city of joseph pageant in Nauvoo for the last time.

1 year ago: I was twenty. Living at Glenwood with Kellen, Mandi, Melani, and Yara. I was just working and enjoying my summer with friends.

Yesterday: I did laundry, went on a bike ride to the river with Kayla, went to the mall with Kayla, took a nap, and went on a date.

5 favorite snacks: popcorn, ice cream, sour patch kids, fruit, fruit snacks

5 favorite books: BOM, Trust in Jesus, Screwtape Letters, Princess Academy, How to Kill a Mockingbird

5 fave places to run away: I don't do this a lot but... my room, my car, nature, my parents, florida

5 bad habits: staying up too late, gossiping, avoiding boys, sleeping in late on Saturdays, ignoring certain phone calls

5 things I would never wear: mini skirt, thong, bikini, stilettos, fish net

5 pet peeves: selfish people, liars, people telling me what to do, people correcting other people's opinions-the beautiful thing about opinions is that they are not right or wrong-it is just a point of view, people doing stupid things that affect other people

5 things I enjoy: sleeping, eating, reading, music, sports

5 favorite t.v. shows: Cardinal's games, The Office, LOST, Gangland, College Bowl Games