CES Fireside: Elder M. Russell Ballard

Last night's CES fireside was exactly what I needed to hear. You really find out how mindful Heavenly Father is when he caters a message for you. Here are my notes. These are mostly for me, but all the better if  you get something out of them, too.

• Satan knows our weaknesses and uses lures to reel us in and won't voluntarily let us go.
• Keep the gospel of Jesus Christ simple.
• Give the Lord equal time.
• Jesus Christ can heal us both physically and spiritually.
• Are you happy with the direction your life and faith are going?
• Do you love God?
• Are you doing the simple things?
• The gospel of Jesus Christ provides an escape to our mistakes through repentance.
• "No one is secure until the very end." We must sustain our faith on a daily basis.
• Don't let the internet steal away my time from what is precious.
• Despite the craziness of the world, there is still good: 90 percent of countries are democratic, poverty's decreasing, and education is improving.
• We need to be full of hope and optimism regardless of the negativity in the world.
• The Church has seen astounding growth. We are the future leaders. We must prepare now and keep our covenants now.
• My divine parents and Jesus Christ love me.
• Stay anchored to the doctrinal principles of the gospel.
• Do the right things everyday for the right reasons and you'll be okay.
• We're here on earth to see how dedicated and committed we are and that's exciting.
• I have a great destiny.

Sundays Are Good




Aren't Sundays just the bestest? I mean, I get to go to 3+ hours of church with LDS young single adults aged 18 to 30. I get to learn and be uplifted with them. I get to socialize with them. I get to hear them bear testimony of truth, sometimes awkwardly. We LDS young singles really are a hoot and a half. And now, I get to leave in a little bit for an additional hour of counsel from one of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles, broadcasted from Utah. Am I blessed, or am I blessed? BLESSED!!

25's the New 50. Apparently.

I'm back on Facebook. Not because I want to, but for networking purposes solely. I can't decide if I like the thing or not.

I went on a date last night. First one in a few months, I believe. It was aight. No romantic feelings on my part; I'm convinced he feels otherwise, though. He told me that I look good for my age.... Excuuuuuuuuse me?! I'm only 25; didn't know that 25 was the new 50. Bleh. There's plenty more I could say about this date, but I'll refrain for his benefit. ;)

This fall weather has been beeeautiful, wouldn't you say? The gold leaves are such a sight!

The Job Search and Facebook Break-ups

The job hunt saga continued in full force today. I feel like I've talked to, asked, reminded like 100 friends/old professors/strangers (jk) to help me in this process. I even have one friend who said that he'll spend an hour this Saturday to make phone calls for me. What a champ! So, if you're reading this and you've helped me in some way, or at least have thought about helping me, thanks so much. Every single effort is appreciated. I plan on going to the temple tomorrow to don my spiritual glasses and hopefully glean some revelation for my future. I need all the direction I can get.


You may have already heard this socially-hyped news, but I want to share it here because it's downright interesting: if you're feeling like your significant other might break up with you, Facebook has the "when" pinned down. Facebook is law. Must be true...... At least some people (cough, cough) don't have to worry about an impending breakup. Oh no--those people just stay up all night worrying about the opposite.

Just joking, folks. Sorta.

Contact Me. Just Not on Facebook.

I deactivated my Facebook account. Again. I always return, though. So until that blessed/cursed day, you can keep up with me here.

Okay, now that that's out of the way, on to more important matters, like my temporal welfare. I need a job. Badly. I spent a good part of my day researching companies, emailing my resume, and networking with friends. I know the economy stinks, and that I have little work experience, and probably a misguided view of the workforce due to a million years of school up my belt, and live in the state with the highest unemployement rate, and that Harry Reid won the Nevada senate race, and that there are a lot of other things going against me, but the sun still rises every day, the world hasn't ended, there is still good in this world, and I can gosh-darn-it get a job. And so, my dedicated blog readers (yes, all three of you), if you hear of ANYTHING--really anything--please send it my merry way. I'm begging you. Call me. Text me. Comment me. Email me. Pony express me. Stork me. Tell me in person. Just don't Facebook me, because you won't find me there. I will love you forever if you do (okay, I'll love you forever if you don't, but if you do, I'll add an extra measure of love).

Give Me a Pro! Give Me a Ductivity!

I got my hair cut, thinned, and layered today. It's fun to be a girl. I'll spare you the quintessential MySpace-inspired picture.

Then I voted. I don't care for politics. But I feel guilty if I don't do my civic duties. I do drive a Civic after all; gotta live up to the ride. Thank goodness, I was in and out of that polling booth. I voted at my old middle school. Go Bighorns!

I also met up with my friend, Jess, for a quick study sesh in prep for our Praxis 2 in two Saturdays. Do.not.want.to.take.those.tests.

Also played a little tennis today, worked out, and might make a paper turkey later, left over from my singles ward FHE last night. You know, just tryin' to stay productive on my month break.

Babies = Husbands

Yesterday was a fifth Sunday, and on fifth Sundays the brethren and sisters are combined for the third hour of church for a joint lesson. Yesterday's lesson topic? MARRIAGE!! And it was taught by the one and only Brother H. who exemplifies worthy husband material. So, of course I listened to what he had to say.

He started out with the relationship between baby and parent.

Baby:
Feed me, play with me, tickle me.

Parent:
Feed baby, play with baby, stimulate baby.

Brother H. then moved onto the husband/wife relationship:

Husband:
Feed me, play with me, tickle me.

Wife:
Feed husband, play with husband, stimulate husband.


Pretty funny, right? Right.


But then he got serious for the remainder of the lesson and gave us these four tips to help us prepare for marriage:

1. Be worthy.
2. Be someone others can get along with.
3. Look for someone who is the future father/mother of your children.
4. Care for others.

Oh, sounds so simple, doesn't it? Mmmhmmm.



P.S. I saw a vanity license plate today that said THPEECH