Virginia Times

Being in Virginia I've come to meet new people and my perspectives on the whole church and being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS or Mormon) has changed and grown. I now have a better view on things. I was called and sustained to be a Sunday School teacher for the Gospel Doctrine class. Last sunday I was priveledged to teach the lesson about missonary work. Now, you could say that i have crushes on all missionaries. Seriously! I think they are the greatest things ever. Especially the one in my current branch where I am. Shhhh. . . Keep it a secret. Anyways, I was able to gain a lot more on the subject of missionary work. Specifically on the saints during the Nauvoo times. These saints had to overcome and sacrifice so much, in which they had so little. They had to overcome leaving their families, really no contact for two or MORE years, illness, persecution and so much more. Now in this dispensation, we also have a lot to overcome. And yes every member is a missionary, whether you know it or not (crazy concept, but also true). Anyways, our missionaries (this can also be applied to modern day LDS saints as well) today also have their fair (if you could call it that) share of trials. Well this whole ordeal about being a Sunday School teacher is SO COOL to me. I was talking to my friend last night and we were discussing my next lesson and it was so cool to talk to him about it. Seriously, I've never really TALKED gospel points before. It wasn't fear that held me back, I think it was more of pride. Wellll fear could be involoved in this too. Fear of my pride.

This brings my to my topic. My lesson in a few weeks is on doing temple ordinances for the dead. More concentrated on baptisms for the dead. Now I'm trying to view this from all different sides. SOOOO I need your help (like in Dora. ha)!! How, as a LDS member of the church, would you describe to a non-member what baptisms for the dead are? Why would they need or want to learn it, and how could it be of value to them? How do you feel when you do any ordinances for the dead?

For those of you who are not LDS (Mormon), what do you think when you hear about baptisms for the dead? No we don't baptize dead people! ha! But seriously, thoughts please welcome.

And I will post my lesson on here. Mainly, because it's going to be a SWEET lesson! If it is ok, i may quote you in my lesson too! So if you would not like to be quoted, please state. Thanks all for your help!

Peace!

Not A Slacker

Seriously, I am not a slacker (on the whole blogging ordeal). HOWEVER the internet at my sister's house was temporarily down, so I couldn't post. Though i had some good ideas. Some of which i forgot. Yes, I know, i'm cool like that!

Anyways, I've been sprucing up my wardrobe (shopping) and I have gotten some cute and freaking SWEET stuff. Some of which are these babies. . .

(Super sweet love's of my life)

What do you think? Personally, mentioned above, I loooooooove love love these.
They match my personality which is crazy and LOUD! So I bought these and HAD
to wear them ASAP. So good thing I had institute the next day. Because i totally
sported these babies with my white skinny jeans (uhh. . . CH-yeah) and a
purple (exact color of purple on shoes) tee, with a turquoise-y undershirt (exact
color of shoes). Let me just tell you that i did get compliments! Who wouldn't?
Anyways i also got some other cute stuff. Pictures will be displayed later of some things.
Whilst shopping with a new found friend in VA, I came across this cute outfit. . .
found this cute outfit, ruffle top and white shorts, at H&M.

Totally emo face of me, but i had to show the detailing of the top.

So those are my most recent purchases. What do you think?

That's all for today.

Peace.

POST-BAM!

TWO POSTS IN ONE DAY! AMAZING!

Do you ever come to the point when you're so tired, so exhausted, that everything is THAT MUCH MORE FUNNY? So picture that point. . . Got that image in your head? Now, picture that as me, but almost 24/7. It makes for good times. Don't worry, I ain't no fool. I don't laugh at everything, that would make me a freak, and I would have to join the circus. No bueno! However, last night was one of those especially funny nights. Let me explain my good looking self to you (conceited). Last night there was a little blog meeting and we ate at a restaurant called Cosi's (i think that's how you spell it). Anyways it was a lot of fun and I met a lot of new bloggers. So information was shared, stories told, laughs laughed, and food eaten. However good things were there was one negative. And that was the waiter. In short, he sucked. But we laughed and it was all good.

Then came the drive home and here come the part I am talking about. . . The part where everything is funny. Yes, the Mombabe and i drove home and we laughed and talked and FUN STUFF HAPPENED.

I can't reveal my secrets. However when i get home i have a date with a friend. *note my sister wouldn't let me do this with her. You know it's embarrassing having a younger sister yell the most random things* My friend and i are going to video tape myself, and him (taking turns), going into retaurants and asking "WHERE THE BATHROOM IS BECAUSE IT'S AN EMERGENCY?" haha! Isn't that funny! Then i will put the video on my blog, and you can watch it and see their reactions. Oh my gosh, I am so excited!

That's all!

Peace!

Conversation Contemplation

My deary friend of mine back in AZ, and I, were chatting it up through text the past couple of days. Mainly, because she's HILARIOUS and so am I (don't even lie). Anyways, she's just broken up with a boy and we both thought, "I wonder what boys do when they get dumped (excuse my harsh language) or they are the dumpee?" We of course already know what most girls do in general. I mean being two girls ourselves who have been dumped, and have dumped other guys, we have a pretty good clue as to what we do when WE are the ones being "let go" (sorry dumped sounds WAY awful). In general, if we lose what we want, we cry, get angry for ever dating that said someone, we spend money (wisely because look at the outfits the next weeks or so), and sometimes we eat. Or we can do nothing, or all of the mentioned above. My DEARY friend and I wanted to know what guys to, so. . . we asked. Literally. I texted MOST of the guys in my phone (some are dumb and I knew they wouldn't tell! That's how good I am with my guy friends, because i'm psychic.). So I am going to post their answers. Ha! What do you think?

The text that I sent to all the boys said, "You know how when girls get dumped or break up or something the shop, or eat, or cry? What do you as a boy do? Anything at all?"

Alrighty, so here are the answers

Little (my friend and i both asked him. haha) said, "Well i work on my car or fix something or hang out with the bros or just hang with anyone."

Hottness said, "Well. . . I haven't been broken up with tons, but when I do, I'd say i work out a lot, and write emo songs on my guitar. haha" *then I asked if he would ever write an emo song about me. I HAS to be famous SOME way or another. Gosh jealous*

Peter said, "I dunno go out and drink with friends for the most part. Or call other girls." *Some of my friends aren't LDS (Latter Day Saint, aka Mormon) but i'm putting their answers because they told my the truth and that's what I wanted.*

Viper said, "Haha for me I usually just go race ha that's how I deal with all my frustration is through RC (remote control cars) it mellows me out and I enjoy it." *This boy is really good at racing RC cars. No joke, he has sponsors. How do i know? I worked with him at VIPER HOBBIES. Don't know what that is, research it online. It's a boy toy store.*

Master said, "Have a cry session with rocky road and talk about life with friends."

Ernie said, "Uhhh. . . I myself would probably depending on how much i liked her would either cry of just think why did i date her? That was a mistake. But that's me. ha" He later texted "Of course i haven't had a girlfriend since the 8th grade, so I don't know how i would act."

Royer said, "Lol I don't know-I've only been in that situation twice, i didn't do anything once and another i just cry inside lol- i was in deep but haing with good friends is KEY! That helped me." *he also called me to make sure i was ok! He's the BEST boy ever! Just fyi!*

Jeans said, "Well for me at least I'm always well dressed so I probably wouldn't shop. And I always eat. . . and i never really cry so I am not sure. I've only had Cherie (not real name) as a long term girlfriend. . . so honestly i think maybe I'd play with friends."

Lentz said, "I get over it and just have fun." and "Well it depends how long it was to have certain effects."

Sexy Dave said, "I personally take it out on my body by running or working out."

Esquer said, "Well not sure about other guys, but I've just spent some alone time. Watched some comedies, went hiking, hung out with friends a lot."

Chavez said, "I just chill with other girls and just forget about things."

An Annoying Voice said, "I do a lot of praying. Typically guys could say they faked the entire relationship. People [guys] in general typically go work out thinking they're gonna win the other person back. That or some type of self improvement to occupy the emptyness"

Moore said, "When i get dumped as a guy I go home. . . even if my mom is asleep she comes out and asks what's wrong. The I proceed to bawl..."

Sowards said, "Well i personally haven't been i na serious enough relationship so i don't think i could really answer your question." *You probably thought why would i put this one up, but honesty is the best policy.*

Gene said, "It depends. I've been known to cry (alone), but i usually go out and drink."


So there are the answers to most of the boys! haha! What did you think?


Thanks for reading.

Peace out!

Celebration

A holiday to celebrate. So as most of you know, or may not know, I am visiting

my sister in Virginia for the summer. And visiting so close to D.C.
has it advantages. One of them is that D.C. being the capital
of the United States has the BEST parades on the Fourth
of July. I have always wanted to go and see the
fireworks and parades and concerts.
The fireworks and concerts part will have to wait,
especially paired with children under the age of 6 who don't

really have the patience with such nonsense of sitting and waiting for
people marching around in costumes (PRETTY costumes). LUCKILY i got to go and
see the parade with them. I brought my camera and took some picture, but my sister takes
better pictures and while rampaging through her computer, knowing she has better
pictures, i found this one. It is SO dang cute. It's with my adorable little
niece and we're both sporting our holiday spirits by wearing RED,
WHITE, and BLUE!
(Plus it shows off my cute new hair cut, that i didn't tell my mom
about but freak, you have to agree that it's dang cute. Just shorter for
the summer weather and with a little more layers. Bangs remained
un-cut because i'm growing them out!)

Check us out! Like i said CUTE! This is my favorite picture

Riding home on the Metro.

We are actively involved in watching the parade! And looking good
while doing so is just a positive!


Well this is my post! Take it or leave it!

Peace