My thoughts as of late have been pretty simple. I've been trying to figure out what I want: out of life, love, work, play. All the good stuff.
It's been pretty great thinking and acting on all of it.
I've been debating a couple jobs and wondering if either is what I actually want. Or do I want something totally different?
Anyway, this journey of joys and desires is fun so far. It includes learning some new skills, continuing my current loves, enhancing my strengths, taking some trips, lots of pampering, and adding in a few (or maybe many) risks. :)
It's also made me think a lot about one of my favorite scenes from one of my most favorite movies, "The Notebook" (Don't judge!), and I keep hearing Noah Calhoun asking me sternly, "What do you WANT?!!"
Um... I want Ryan Gosling. Does that count?
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Offer Up a Prayer
About the Nielsen's (according to their site):
On Saturday, August 16, 2008, Stephanie Nielson was in a plane crash with her husband, Christian Nielson, and his flight instructor, Doug Kinnear, near St. Johns, Arizona. Doug Kinnear passed away soon after arriving at the Maricopa County Hospital.
Christian & Stephanie remain in critical condition at Maricopa Burn Center. Christian has sustained burns on over 30% of his body. His wife Stephanie’s body was burned over 80%.
Feel free to check out their site to learn more about their situation. And please, offer a prayer for their lil family.
On Saturday, August 16, 2008, Stephanie Nielson was in a plane crash with her husband, Christian Nielson, and his flight instructor, Doug Kinnear, near St. Johns, Arizona. Doug Kinnear passed away soon after arriving at the Maricopa County Hospital.
Christian & Stephanie remain in critical condition at Maricopa Burn Center. Christian has sustained burns on over 30% of his body. His wife Stephanie’s body was burned over 80%.
Feel free to check out their site to learn more about their situation. And please, offer a prayer for their lil family.
Monday, August 18, 2008
One I'm Workin' With
Ether 12:27
"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."
"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."
Saturday, August 16, 2008
My Boyfriend, My Hero
We started dating about four years ago. It was true love. Honestly. There was just something about him that I absolutely adored. I knew he was like none other.
And then. Well. He had a little mishap. And I had to break up with him.
But recently I took him back. And he continues to amaze me.
Isn't it nice to know that after receiving 8 medals in Beijing, he can also have me as a prize?
What a lucky boy he is.
And then. Well. He had a little mishap. And I had to break up with him.
But recently I took him back. And he continues to amaze me.
Isn't it nice to know that after receiving 8 medals in Beijing, he can also have me as a prize?
What a lucky boy he is.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Braincation
I have decided to go on a braincation.
I will not be thinking until further notice.
But check this out... look how smart my brain is... I mean, it did come up with that clever little ditty, "braincation"...
Oh wait, no. No, it didn't.
Our friends at UrbanDictionary.com say that it already exists! So maybe my brain was already on "off" and my cleverness is just a lil behind the times!
Interesting.
braincation: A vacation for your brain to escape stress.
I will not be thinking until further notice.
But check this out... look how smart my brain is... I mean, it did come up with that clever little ditty, "braincation"...
Oh wait, no. No, it didn't.
Our friends at UrbanDictionary.com say that it already exists! So maybe my brain was already on "off" and my cleverness is just a lil behind the times!
Interesting.
braincation: A vacation for your brain to escape stress.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
No Plan = God's Plan...?
So... is that what letting go really is about? Deciding that I will not make any plans and see what God brings me? Or do I make a plan, have a desire, and say, "If that's Your will, then I'm in?"
I've realized the No-Plan Plan has been in effect for a while... and all of a sudden all these opportunities are presenting themselves to me.
Thoughts?
I've realized the No-Plan Plan has been in effect for a while... and all of a sudden all these opportunities are presenting themselves to me.
Thoughts?
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Thank you Lord...
for the crisp breezes in the morning reminding me that Fall is near... and the sweet sense of changes ahead.
Monday, August 11, 2008
NY Housing
To my NY Peeps...
I have a friend who is moving to the city soon and is looking for an apartment. She's really, really great: smart, fun, and genuine. She'll be studying for her M.A. out here for the next couple years.
Anyway, I have no idea who reads this blog, but I figure it's just one more way to get the word out. Let me know if you hear of anything!
I have a friend who is moving to the city soon and is looking for an apartment. She's really, really great: smart, fun, and genuine. She'll be studying for her M.A. out here for the next couple years.
Anyway, I have no idea who reads this blog, but I figure it's just one more way to get the word out. Let me know if you hear of anything!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
The No-Plan Plan
Recently I've been discussing the Plan of Salvation, the Plan of Happiness, my own game plan... and I've realized that I have no plan!
Interesting.
Is this really possible? No plan? No goals? No crazy "what-can-I-get-my-hands-on-next?"
ME?
How did this happen?!
I "plan" to relish in my newly-adopted irresponsibility! Ha!
"If you wanna' make God laugh, make plans."
-Laura's mom, back in the day.
Interesting.
Is this really possible? No plan? No goals? No crazy "what-can-I-get-my-hands-on-next?"
ME?
How did this happen?!
I "plan" to relish in my newly-adopted irresponsibility! Ha!
"If you wanna' make God laugh, make plans."
-Laura's mom, back in the day.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Voting
Do you know who you're voting for?
I seriously have no idea. Which is actually a surprise to me.
Neither of my candidates (one a Republican, the other a Democrat) won the spot in their primaries, so now I'm not really sure which of these guys I'm leaning toward.
Let me know. I'm putting up another poll on here, so if you feel to respond that way, that's great. Or feel free to make a quick comment or shoot me an email on who you're supporting and why.
I'm not looking for you to sway my decision. I'll be making that on my own.
What I'm most interested in knowing is this:
How heavily do each of these weigh in your consideration: his policy and his personality?
(Please actually think about that question before answering)
So far, I'm voting for Paris Hilton.
I seriously have no idea. Which is actually a surprise to me.
Neither of my candidates (one a Republican, the other a Democrat) won the spot in their primaries, so now I'm not really sure which of these guys I'm leaning toward.
Let me know. I'm putting up another poll on here, so if you feel to respond that way, that's great. Or feel free to make a quick comment or shoot me an email on who you're supporting and why.
I'm not looking for you to sway my decision. I'll be making that on my own.
What I'm most interested in knowing is this:
How heavily do each of these weigh in your consideration: his policy and his personality?
(Please actually think about that question before answering)
So far, I'm voting for Paris Hilton.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Brick Walls
A few days ago Randy Pausch died. He was a professor at Carnegie Mellon who gave his Last Lecture last Fall, soon after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was recorded and downloaded onto youtube, where it has been viewed by millions. It was also turned into a best-selling book.
I quickly hopped onto the Randy Pausch bandwagon, joining the 10 million viewers of his moving talk about the importance of life and achieving your dreams.
Our network did a few long stories on him, and I was actually supposed to interview him once but apparently that didn't happen.
Anyway, stories like his are those that move me and remind me why I got into the business in the first place... and what life is really all about.
One of the things he talks about is the brick walls we face in life. He says that the brick walls are there not necessarily to stop us but to see how badly we want something. The brick walls help weed out the weaklings. And they help prove to us our own strength.
Randy mentions that sometimes those brick walls are people! He uses his wife, Jai, as his biggest example. He was 39 when he married. He says it took him so long to find someone who he cared more about than he cared about himself.
And their marriage was extremely admirable.
I've been thinking about brick walls recently. What are my own brick walls? And how badly do I want those things that they are standing in front of? Am I willing to do what it takes to knock them down?
If you have an hour or so, check out Randy's inspiring talk. He lived a life - at least in his last years - with his priorities straight. At the top was love.
I hope to do the same.
I quickly hopped onto the Randy Pausch bandwagon, joining the 10 million viewers of his moving talk about the importance of life and achieving your dreams.
Our network did a few long stories on him, and I was actually supposed to interview him once but apparently that didn't happen.
Anyway, stories like his are those that move me and remind me why I got into the business in the first place... and what life is really all about.
One of the things he talks about is the brick walls we face in life. He says that the brick walls are there not necessarily to stop us but to see how badly we want something. The brick walls help weed out the weaklings. And they help prove to us our own strength.
Randy mentions that sometimes those brick walls are people! He uses his wife, Jai, as his biggest example. He was 39 when he married. He says it took him so long to find someone who he cared more about than he cared about himself.
And their marriage was extremely admirable.
I've been thinking about brick walls recently. What are my own brick walls? And how badly do I want those things that they are standing in front of? Am I willing to do what it takes to knock them down?
If you have an hour or so, check out Randy's inspiring talk. He lived a life - at least in his last years - with his priorities straight. At the top was love.
I hope to do the same.
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