Warning: to anyone who may not like spiritual things DO NOT read this post. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and there may be some terms that those who are not LDS will not understand.
Two weeks ago I received a calling in my ward.
I am now a Relief Society Instructor.
This means that every few Sundays (because there are two other instructors besides myself. HALLELUJAH!!!) I have the chance to prepare a lesson that I will give to 30 or so woman between the ages of 18 and 30.
That is a very scary and daunting task. If I had been asked to do this calling last semester I don't think I would have been able to do it.
This semester is another story. This semester I feel closer to my Father in Heaven more than I ever have. I have consistently been praying and studying my scriptures everyday and I can feel my connection with Heaven becoming stronger.
Anyway, I was browsing on Facebook when I came across a video. Here it is.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10153247735365106&set=vb.776090105&type=2&theater
At first, I was enjoying it and I loved the message. Every girl wants to hear those things said to them. But, when it came to the part about Christ and how he died for us, I broke down in tears.
I never realized before what a huge part of my life He is.
When I'm sad and lonely He is the one that I go to for comfort and he's always there. He sees the beauty in me even when I feel like no one does. He sends people to me that help me know that I am loved. He died up on the cross for me. He took my sins upon himself, because he loves me.
That is the greatest gift anyone could give me. I'm so grateful that I have a brother, Jesus Christ, who was willing to do this for me. To make sure that I will one day live again with him.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
The Death of a Social Life
My last post does not fill you in on all the gory details of my college life.
Well, let me enlighten you.
You start off every morning with an 8 am class. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule starts off with Music Theory 3. You're having a difficult time understanding secondary dominance and modulation. You hope that you'll eventually understand, but you have feeling that you never will really understand anything about music theory.
Then, after Music Theory you go to Finite Mathematics. The only math class you have to take since you are a Music Major and you just wish it could be done already. You don't really like this class. You know most of the stuff in the textbook and the homework is a big hassle.
After math you head to Spanish 1. If only you had paid attention when actually tried to learn Spanish with Rosetta Stone a few years ago. Then, you wouldn't have to suffer through 3 SEMESTERS of Spanish because it is required by the university you have chosen to attend.
When Spanish is through you head to Introduction to Music History if it is a Monday or Wednesday. If not, you go to Friday Forum. (A devotional type thing that is given every Friday that you always go to because you always love the message that is given.) You went to the first day of Introduction to Music History and you knew you were going to love it. Three weeks later and you are still loving it.
After getting out of the best class of your college career so far you head to lunch. You sit with the wonderful Anna and Rebekah. The three of you talk like you haven't seen each other in ages. You're so glad that you became such great friends with them last semester. Lunch is the perfect time to socialize. Plus, you have a whole hour until your last class of the day.
The last class (which I think is the best class) is Orchestra. You only started playing in the percussion section of the orchestra last semester 4 WEEKS before a performance, but you decided to sign up anyway because they could always use more percussion. During this class you mostly stand and count. (Meaning music.) But then, that is the calling of a orchestra percussionist.
When Orchestra is done you either head up to the piano practice rooms to practice for the piano lesson you have on Tuesday or you go sit in Jonzzey's and do some studying.
You finally get back to your dorm room around 4:00 PM in the afternoon exhausted from walking building to building and up the horrendous stairs to the Lofts.
The day is almost finished. Now, you must study until you go to dinner. Then, go to dinner. And finally, study some more until your head hits the pillow at approximately 11:30 PM at night.
Well, Tuesday's and Thursday's schedules are about the same, so I won't bore you with details.
Now, you may be wondering, after all these classes and all the homework that gets assigned in these classes how do you make time to socialize or date?
Answer: You don't.
You have now joined the league of people who don't socialize and yet are with people every single day. Now, you do every now and then make the time to socialize. But, with MY packed schedule I literally have to schedule in my socializing time.
Also, dating is a no go. You barely have time to talk to your friends, much more meet new guys who might want to get to know you better.
Personally, I would love to go on a few dates. It would be awesome to have a Friday night where I wasn't sitting in my dorm room watching another chick-flick with my roommates. (Love you Courtney and Shelby!)
To everyone out there this is not a cry for help.
I'm not desperate to go on even just one date.
Well, let me enlighten you.
You start off every morning with an 8 am class. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule starts off with Music Theory 3. You're having a difficult time understanding secondary dominance and modulation. You hope that you'll eventually understand, but you have feeling that you never will really understand anything about music theory.
Then, after Music Theory you go to Finite Mathematics. The only math class you have to take since you are a Music Major and you just wish it could be done already. You don't really like this class. You know most of the stuff in the textbook and the homework is a big hassle.
After math you head to Spanish 1. If only you had paid attention when actually tried to learn Spanish with Rosetta Stone a few years ago. Then, you wouldn't have to suffer through 3 SEMESTERS of Spanish because it is required by the university you have chosen to attend.
When Spanish is through you head to Introduction to Music History if it is a Monday or Wednesday. If not, you go to Friday Forum. (A devotional type thing that is given every Friday that you always go to because you always love the message that is given.) You went to the first day of Introduction to Music History and you knew you were going to love it. Three weeks later and you are still loving it.
After getting out of the best class of your college career so far you head to lunch. You sit with the wonderful Anna and Rebekah. The three of you talk like you haven't seen each other in ages. You're so glad that you became such great friends with them last semester. Lunch is the perfect time to socialize. Plus, you have a whole hour until your last class of the day.
The last class (which I think is the best class) is Orchestra. You only started playing in the percussion section of the orchestra last semester 4 WEEKS before a performance, but you decided to sign up anyway because they could always use more percussion. During this class you mostly stand and count. (Meaning music.) But then, that is the calling of a orchestra percussionist.
When Orchestra is done you either head up to the piano practice rooms to practice for the piano lesson you have on Tuesday or you go sit in Jonzzey's and do some studying.
You finally get back to your dorm room around 4:00 PM in the afternoon exhausted from walking building to building and up the horrendous stairs to the Lofts.
The horrendous stairs.
The day is almost finished. Now, you must study until you go to dinner. Then, go to dinner. And finally, study some more until your head hits the pillow at approximately 11:30 PM at night.
Well, Tuesday's and Thursday's schedules are about the same, so I won't bore you with details.
Now, you may be wondering, after all these classes and all the homework that gets assigned in these classes how do you make time to socialize or date?
Answer: You don't.
You have now joined the league of people who don't socialize and yet are with people every single day. Now, you do every now and then make the time to socialize. But, with MY packed schedule I literally have to schedule in my socializing time.
Also, dating is a no go. You barely have time to talk to your friends, much more meet new guys who might want to get to know you better.
Personally, I would love to go on a few dates. It would be awesome to have a Friday night where I wasn't sitting in my dorm room watching another chick-flick with my roommates. (Love you Courtney and Shelby!)
To everyone out there this is not a cry for help.
HELP!!!!
I really am fine.
No, she's not.
She's as desperate as a girl can get.
I'm too busy to worry about silly things like men.
She worries about them everyday.
So man and woman friends, know this: I am a busy college student, but I will make time for anyone that wants to get to know me. Whether it be building a new relationship or building up a past one.
In all seriousness, college is hard. You have to be away from your family and you have to be self sufficient. I have a busy schedule this semester and I still am making time to socialize. Now, if any of you guys that go to my school is reading this please know I am not a desperate, crazy girl. I'm like every other girl. I would like to socialize with the female and male populace of this school. (And guys just so you know, I'm not the only girl on campus who feels this way.)
Saturday, September 21, 2013
It's a Sophomore Life For Me...
So, let me tell you about my first week of school. It was wonderful!!! I enjoyed all my classes and I was hired as an accompanist for the group voice classes. I'm not getting paid with money, but I am getting 2 CREDITS!!! Woo-hoo! It rocks!
I have a pretty full schedule. Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays consist of 5 classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays did consist of only 2 classes, but now 4 because of the group voice classes. So, just a little busy.
I always see people posting pictures of there dorm rooms and I have not done that yet. Well, here are 2 that I'm willing to share. (For now.)
Anyway, so I auditioned for the school musical this past week and I got a callback. Sadly, the cast list went up yesterday and I did not get a part. But, I'm not too wounded since my schedule is already jam-packed.
I am absolutely loving my Sophomore year so far! I have wonderful roommates!
I also happen to have some great friends up at the Lofts from last year! We have girl movie nights and just smashing times together.
These are not the only fabulous friends I have and I will have to devote my next post to some other lovely ladies.
Last but certainly not least, at Walmart I found MINI ICE CREAM SANDWICHES. They are seriously adorable. And, only 100 calories. (Plus, they taste good too.)
I have a pretty full schedule. Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays consist of 5 classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays did consist of only 2 classes, but now 4 because of the group voice classes. So, just a little busy.
I always see people posting pictures of there dorm rooms and I have not done that yet. Well, here are 2 that I'm willing to share. (For now.)
Ignore the messy bed.
I finally have a board full of family and friends.
Anyway, so I auditioned for the school musical this past week and I got a callback. Sadly, the cast list went up yesterday and I did not get a part. But, I'm not too wounded since my schedule is already jam-packed.
I am absolutely loving my Sophomore year so far! I have wonderful roommates!
Shelby (The Redheaded Wonder)
Courtney (The Sexy Beast)
Shelby and Annie smushing Justine in a hug.
The lovely Kira.
When you are a sophomore in college, laying in the hallway from exhaustion is expected.
These are not the only fabulous friends I have and I will have to devote my next post to some other lovely ladies.
Last but certainly not least, at Walmart I found MINI ICE CREAM SANDWICHES. They are seriously adorable. And, only 100 calories. (Plus, they taste good too.)
Perfect treat for right after a workout session.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Back in BV
Meant to be posted on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Well, Jess and I made it back. We are at school and we just started classes today.
On Saturday there was a Pre-Back to School Dance. (The real one is on this Saturday.) It was okay. Not very many people I knew were there and I didn't get asked to dance once. Oh well. There were a ton of new faces though. I was talking with my roommate, Courtney, and she said that the student body has to be at least 75% of new students. Crazy!
It has been cool to meet some of these new students. There is one girl I met just this morning and she has such an awesome style. She wears vintage clothing from the 50's or 60's and has red lipstick with a cat-eye eyeliner. She was really cool and very down to earth. I also met a girl at the dance that is totally my twin. She is from the same state as me and she wants to be a Music Major. Plus, she says she wants to be a Theater Minor (good luck with that). She also has played the piano for 8 years. It was funny when we first started talking because I would ask her a question and her answer would be something that I would say I would freak out because of all the similarities.
Anyway, classes started. So far everything is looking good. I believe I will really enjoy all my classes this semester.
Even Spanish...
Well, Jess and I made it back. We are at school and we just started classes today.
On Saturday there was a Pre-Back to School Dance. (The real one is on this Saturday.) It was okay. Not very many people I knew were there and I didn't get asked to dance once. Oh well. There were a ton of new faces though. I was talking with my roommate, Courtney, and she said that the student body has to be at least 75% of new students. Crazy!
It has been cool to meet some of these new students. There is one girl I met just this morning and she has such an awesome style. She wears vintage clothing from the 50's or 60's and has red lipstick with a cat-eye eyeliner. She was really cool and very down to earth. I also met a girl at the dance that is totally my twin. She is from the same state as me and she wants to be a Music Major. Plus, she says she wants to be a Theater Minor (good luck with that). She also has played the piano for 8 years. It was funny when we first started talking because I would ask her a question and her answer would be something that I would say I would freak out because of all the similarities.
Anyway, classes started. So far everything is looking good. I believe I will really enjoy all my classes this semester.
Even Spanish...
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Headed Back
T minus 1 day till Jess and I leave for Virginia.
Yes, I'm excited to go back. I'm excited to see friends and be back on campus.
I am a little worried about the school part though. I'm taking more credits and I'm worried about the work load. What if I can't handle it? It has been 4 months since I've written a paper or done any school work of any kind.
Anyway, let's get on to packing. Packing, ugh!!! The worst thing ever!!! Packing clothes and other essential things is hard. Jess checked to see the weight limit for our big bags and it says 50 pounds. 50 POUNDS!!! Last time it was 70. Why can't they just make up their mind? Oh well, hopefully Jess is reading it wrong and our 65ish pound bags will be acceptable.
Well, signing off for now.
-Alison
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