Interesting!
If you want to know what your own results are then go to http://glassbooth.org/
1.28.2008
The Results
So this morning I ran across this "test" to tell you which candidate may be right for you in the upcoming U.S. presidential election here are my results...
If you want to know what your own results are then go to http://glassbooth.org/
If you want to know what your own results are then go to http://glassbooth.org/
President Hinckley
This summer my great uncle came out from South Carolina. One of the first things he wanted to do was of course, go to temple square and see all of the church buildings. Even though I feel I have done this too many times to count, I went. I remember complaining about getting up so early, and how none of it has changed since the last time we all went there. Once we were finally there I was grateful.
It was a Monday.
My family and I took a tour of the new conference center. I remember walking down the hall with my hand gliding across the walls, I had a thought about how all these wonderful people have touched the same wall as me, perhaps even President Hinckley?
I stopped, I couldn't breathe. I almost felt frozen with an over whelming presence around me. Some pressure on my heart, that I don't think I could ever really explain.
I remember thinking how great all of this was, the people were so nice, the rooms were warm and inviting, my heart felt finally at peace. It was one of the first times I ever thought to myself that not every Mormon fit the description I had burned into my brain (very mature of me I know). That even if I had a hard time with the people, what it was really about was this... trying to be a better person, so my heart would fell at peace.
I am not the most religious person, in fact, sometimes I feel I am far from it. Even so, President Hinckley was a great man. I am lost for words because even great doesn't cut it. He showed everyone warmth, kindness, and compassion. For me, it is always hard to see someone leave this earth when they made this world seem better. People like him give me hope to know not every one in this world is out for themselves and corrupted. I tired to soak in as much as I could about the type of person he was. He is by far one of the top people that I look up to. Not because he is the President of the LDS church, but because he always trying to improve himself and the people around him. You just can't argue with that. I am glad he is at peace with his wife now.
He will be missed.
It was a Monday.
My family and I took a tour of the new conference center. I remember walking down the hall with my hand gliding across the walls, I had a thought about how all these wonderful people have touched the same wall as me, perhaps even President Hinckley?
I stopped, I couldn't breathe. I almost felt frozen with an over whelming presence around me. Some pressure on my heart, that I don't think I could ever really explain.
I remember thinking how great all of this was, the people were so nice, the rooms were warm and inviting, my heart felt finally at peace. It was one of the first times I ever thought to myself that not every Mormon fit the description I had burned into my brain (very mature of me I know). That even if I had a hard time with the people, what it was really about was this... trying to be a better person, so my heart would fell at peace.
I am not the most religious person, in fact, sometimes I feel I am far from it. Even so, President Hinckley was a great man. I am lost for words because even great doesn't cut it. He showed everyone warmth, kindness, and compassion. For me, it is always hard to see someone leave this earth when they made this world seem better. People like him give me hope to know not every one in this world is out for themselves and corrupted. I tired to soak in as much as I could about the type of person he was. He is by far one of the top people that I look up to. Not because he is the President of the LDS church, but because he always trying to improve himself and the people around him. You just can't argue with that. I am glad he is at peace with his wife now.
He will be missed.
1.23.2008
Bob & Tom Comedy Show
So here is just a little somethin-somethin...
I met Donnie Baker and the whole gang of the Bob and Tom comedy show that rolled in last Saturday to the SLC. I made the mistake of setting myself up for making fun of by A:wearing a "lower" cut shirt and B: standing next to Donnie Baker
Rachel: Hey Donnie, can we get a picture of you and I?
Donnie: Sure thing sugar
(looks around for friend to be in picture)
Rachel: Hey Jodi get in here!
(Donnie looks down my shirt)
Donnie: She better hurry because I'm about to get in there!
Later in that conversation...
Donnie: Is your name Emily?
Rachel: No it's Rachel....why do you ask?
Donnie: Oh I went to high school with a hot girl named Emily, you just never know where they move to and all.
He was so random but so funny, it was a great night!
I met Donnie Baker and the whole gang of the Bob and Tom comedy show that rolled in last Saturday to the SLC. I made the mistake of setting myself up for making fun of by A:wearing a "lower" cut shirt and B: standing next to Donnie Baker
Rachel: Hey Donnie, can we get a picture of you and I?
Donnie: Sure thing sugar
(looks around for friend to be in picture)
Rachel: Hey Jodi get in here!
(Donnie looks down my shirt)
Donnie: She better hurry because I'm about to get in there!
Later in that conversation...
Donnie: Is your name Emily?
Rachel: No it's Rachel....why do you ask?
Donnie: Oh I went to high school with a hot girl named Emily, you just never know where they move to and all.
He was so random but so funny, it was a great night!
Change is inevitable
I. Hate. Change.
The fear of the unknown is something I worry about all the time. I mean don't get me wrong, change with some thing are good, like changing clothes, changing hair styles, changing bad habits to good. When it comes to change with work or school, I have anxiety.
Lucky for me my job is changing... for better or worse? I am not sure yet. Everything seems up in the air right now, and I am not sure where the pieces will fall. I am now in "Finance" instead of the "Commissions group". It almost feels like a new job, with new management, and working in a different place. Coming in is getting hard, because lately there have been so many changes! You think its going to be one way, the next thing you know, they are changing it all over again. It stresses me even though I try and play it off like it really doesn't matter. I guess all I can do is hope things go well, we will see within the next week or so.
You ever get the feeling that the big shot boss really doesn't know what they are doing? Yeeeeah me too!
The fear of the unknown is something I worry about all the time. I mean don't get me wrong, change with some thing are good, like changing clothes, changing hair styles, changing bad habits to good. When it comes to change with work or school, I have anxiety.
Lucky for me my job is changing... for better or worse? I am not sure yet. Everything seems up in the air right now, and I am not sure where the pieces will fall. I am now in "Finance" instead of the "Commissions group". It almost feels like a new job, with new management, and working in a different place. Coming in is getting hard, because lately there have been so many changes! You think its going to be one way, the next thing you know, they are changing it all over again. It stresses me even though I try and play it off like it really doesn't matter. I guess all I can do is hope things go well, we will see within the next week or so.
You ever get the feeling that the big shot boss really doesn't know what they are doing? Yeeeeah me too!
1.14.2008
Children are for people who can't have dogs
Hello, my name is Rachel, I am 20, and have an addiction to dogs.
You may or may not already know this, but I am a huge dog lover. I am going to school to become a vet tech. That's right, just your average crazy-I-treat-my-dog-like-a-human person. Because I can, here are some facts on the dogs in my life now.
First off is Smokey or "Old Man" this year he is 15 years old, and still kicking! He has half cocker spaniel and half poodle. He lives at my mothers house and seems to enjoy life, especially sleeping a lot! I am afraid that this may be the last year we have him, but he has lived a lonnng life.
Of course, last but not least, my very own dog Reggie.
In 2005 I adopted Reggie from the humane society and let me tell you. . . he has been a handful. I have to admit there was even a time when I thought I would have to give him up from how hard he was to manage. He can jump almost six feet in the air with out a head start, and can chew through almost anything! I cant even begin to tell you all the ways this smart dog has done to test my patience. Even through everything with this dog, I really can't imagine my life without him, at all. He really keeps me together when thing are hard. Cheesy!
This is Reggie tonight, a little bored, a little tired, and hella cute as always!
Good night.
You may or may not already know this, but I am a huge dog lover. I am going to school to become a vet tech. That's right, just your average crazy-I-treat-my-dog-like-a-human person. Because I can, here are some facts on the dogs in my life now.
First off is Smokey or "Old Man" this year he is 15 years old, and still kicking! He has half cocker spaniel and half poodle. He lives at my mothers house and seems to enjoy life, especially sleeping a lot! I am afraid that this may be the last year we have him, but he has lived a lonnng life.
Next would be Oscar aka the "grouch". He is a 1 year old mini schnauzer with A LOT of personality! Once I moved out of my mothers house, I spent a lot of time looking for a new dog to keep me company, and was looking for a schnauzer. I am pretty sure my mom went behind my back and got one for herself, just because she can (and that I hadn't gotten one yet). He lives at my mothers house as well.
I also watch many of my friends dogs while they go on vacation, or business trips or whatever it might be. Neo and Odin are the two dogs I take care of them the most, both very big, and both a lot of fun. Neo is a German Shepherd, and Odin is half Rottweiler and Lab both of them are 5, I think... don't quote me on that. Everyone who ever meets them is always amazed by their size, but that is what I love about them.
Of course, last but not least, my very own dog Reggie.
Last December Reggie turned 3. He is also half basenji and half pharaoh hound. Don't know what they are? Gooooogle it!
In 2005 I adopted Reggie from the humane society and let me tell you. . . he has been a handful. I have to admit there was even a time when I thought I would have to give him up from how hard he was to manage. He can jump almost six feet in the air with out a head start, and can chew through almost anything! I cant even begin to tell you all the ways this smart dog has done to test my patience. Even through everything with this dog, I really can't imagine my life without him, at all. He really keeps me together when thing are hard. Cheesy!
This is Reggie tonight, a little bored, a little tired, and hella cute as always!
Good night.
1.10.2008
You are killing all my jokes...joke Hitler!
So I really have nothing to talk about. That really makes you want to read the rest of this no? An interesting fact lately is I can not sleep. I think it is starting to get to my brain. I go to bed around 4 to 5 in the morning, then wake up at 7ish to go to work. I feel like a robot! The odd fact is I SHOULD be dead tired right? WRONG! I am not drooling a my desk yet...
...amazing I know!
I have high energy and make it all day long without wanting a cat nap. Things at work are eh... I don't really have an update, except I think a few people will be leaving the department in the next little while, it will be interesting to see how everyone holds up.
Also, I hate right after Christmas break, all my little buddies head back to school, reminding me how I am not doing anything really with my life LAME-O.
Okay, here are some funnies...
watch out for dem swears!
...amazing I know!
I have high energy and make it all day long without wanting a cat nap. Things at work are eh... I don't really have an update, except I think a few people will be leaving the department in the next little while, it will be interesting to see how everyone holds up.
Also, I hate right after Christmas break, all my little buddies head back to school, reminding me how I am not doing anything really with my life LAME-O.
Okay, here are some funnies...
watch out for dem swears!
1.07.2008
It Feels So Good
You're gone
I am isolated, solo, alone
You're gone
I am sobbing, weeping, crying
You're gone
I am fretting, fearing, worrying
You're gone
I am trembling, quivering, shaking
You're gone
I am mislead, confused, stressed
You're gone
I am ill, sick, weak
You're gone
I am bleeding, damaged, beat
You're gone
I am persuading, proceeding
I am moving on.
I am isolated, solo, alone
You're gone
I am sobbing, weeping, crying
You're gone
I am fretting, fearing, worrying
You're gone
I am trembling, quivering, shaking
You're gone
I am mislead, confused, stressed
You're gone
I am ill, sick, weak
You're gone
I am bleeding, damaged, beat
You're gone
I am persuading, proceeding
I am moving on.
Concrete Love
He is devouring our beautiful Goddess
A piercing cry thunders through the universe
Her essential secrets will never erupt.
Her life spirals downward, struggling to survive
His promise he devoured
Their masterpiece is a dream
The window of chance opens their momentary condition
Now his invitation of repentance is enough
New ground for forgiveness was embraced
She recalls the passion of their concrete love
The poison of yesterday's problems erased.
A piercing cry thunders through the universe
Her essential secrets will never erupt.
Her life spirals downward, struggling to survive
His promise he devoured
Their masterpiece is a dream
The window of chance opens their momentary condition
Now his invitation of repentance is enough
New ground for forgiveness was embraced
She recalls the passion of their concrete love
The poison of yesterday's problems erased.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)