life is good

Past week's happenings:

#1. I was sustained as the Relief Soceity President in my ward! Yikes! I found out about this calling about three weeks ago. Needless to say I have been spending a lot of time on my knees and in the scriptures. I have gained a deeper appreciation for the power that can be found within the pages of The Book of Mormon and challenge anyone who is searching for peace or joy in their life to take the time to loose themselves within that book.

#2. The weeds in our backyard are OUT OF CONTROL!! We are in the process of finding a yard maintenance company willing to tackle the jungle that is our backyard. Any suggestions?

#3. I highlighted my hair.

#4. My roommate Jen, got married! Hence the reason...well, one of the reasons...why I am the new RS Pres. Jen was the president until Garret decided to pop the question and sweep her off her feet.

#5. I made a bet with my best friend that I could lose 20 pounds by the time she comes to visit me for my birthday in July. Actually we made a bet with each other. Whoever looses 20 pounds by July 14th owes the other one $50. Here's to no more sugar and trying to excercise more...

when the 80's attack

So last night I went with two of my roommates (Elaina and Sabrina) to a multi-stake YSA 80's dance. I know you're surprised that I, of all people, went to a YSA activity, but I did! And it was really fun! The dance started at 7 but we didn't get there until 8 and everyone showed up around 9. It was kind of lame at first because there was noone there but the music was good, and the costumes were even better! The 80's rock man!

Elaina and I getting ready...

Sabrina, me and Elaina...

"Girls just wanna have fun..."

The best part of the night, however, was Elaina teaching the moves to "Thriller". That was awesome!

weekend learning

What I learned this weekend:

1. Saturn has rings. I've seen them! We went up to my grandparent's cabin in Overgaard, AZ and set up the telescope Saturday night. My dad and uncle found Saturn and we were actually able to see the rings around the planet. How cool is that??

2. "Don't put your finger on the trigger until you're ready to shoot." Some sage advise from my grandpa.

3. There is always way too much food at the cabin!!

4. Avoid fatal accidents. The highway was closed down last night due to a fatal accident. We ended up having to be detoured around Saguaro Lake. It took us an hour and a half longer to get home, but at least we weren't the ones involved in the accident.

5. You can die from mayonnaise?? We had a conversation on the way home about a suspicious looking bottle of mayonnaise found in my grandma's refrigerator. The expiration date was May 2005...dad threw it away.

6. Don't verge. In your language it's best not to find yourself verging on inappropriate.

7. There is a wrong and a right way to ask a question. For example:
Dad at 7:30 am Sunday morning: Why don't you girls think about getting up?
Me: If all I have to do is 'think' about it, I'm going to say no.

8. It is illegal in the state of Arizona to let a donkey sleep in the bathtub. Did you know that? Now you know!!