Friday, May 31, 2013

Friday in the Dairyland

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So I'm back in my spotless house and I finished the last episode of my Korean drama. It ended in Shakespearean fashion with the supposedly scorned man shooting his rival who fled to Bali with the woman he loved. He also kills her but before she dies she manages to tell him she loves him finally. Very tragic AND dramatic. I like nice romantic comedies and happy endings.

I managed to do a load of laundry. Now I need to finish cleaning my kitchen. It feels like Saturday since I didn't work yesterday. I need to take out some chicken. I'm planning to make some chicken curry and rice. I am going to watch mindless television too as I just clean and get ready for the rest of this week. It's sort of cold. I'm using my throw blanket a bunch. I keep spilling things on it. It is beige but I keep having to wash it and now it's filled with splotches so I'm going to have to replace it.

I did a load of laundry I need to take out of the washer and dry most of the clothes. I'm going to hang my pink dress although since it's cotton I should just dry it too. I bought a banana creme pie yesterday that was marked down to 3.99 at Smith's. I also bought ice-cream and chocolate milk was on sale.

3 Nephi 13
What this chapter reminded me of is when I went to elementary school in Tonga. Tonga Side School is the only English-speaking school on the entire island. The government officials and businessmen in Tonga send their kids to school there.

Kids from Liahona were LDS and we all carpooled together. Everyone else was NOT LDS and traveled to New Zealand or Australia. The LDS kids were all American. Every morning the entire school assembled for a devotional that consisted of ALL of us "praying" or reciting the Lord's Prayer. As a result I have that thing memorized. It is easy for me to see how people mess that up. Christ gave them the prayer as an EXAMPLE. I remember also on my mission teaching this investigator to pray and thinking he understood. We asked him to say the prayer. He read EXACTY from our chart without filling in his own words.

I tried sooo hard NOT to laugh at him but this turned out horribly because I couldn't stop laughing for a while. The poor investigator I'm sure felt bad and nervous only to have one of the "sweet" sisters laugh at him, hard. I FINALLY composed myself and apologized repeatedly.

One of my biggest fears then was that I'd do that in court. I was so sure I wanted to be an attorney. I just knew I'd crack up at the most inappropriate moment like I did then. I still want to go to law school and my mother wants me to do that too. I have no intention of doing that however until AFTER I'm married. Now I'm going to keep working on my career. I want to be part of ALA's emerging leaders program. I'm doing everything I can to make my next librarian job incredible. Teaching online is something else I want to do now.

We Believe in Being Chaste - Elder David A. Bednar

The commandment to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force today. Thus, marriage between a man and a woman is the authorized channel through which premortal spirits enter mortality. Complete sexual abstinence before marriage and total fidelity within marriage protect the sanctity of this sacred channel.
The power of procreation is spiritually significant. Misuse of this power subverts the purposes of the Father’s plan and of our mortal existence. 
I've NEVER had a problem with this even long before I understood its importance. I think Heavenly Father has just blessed me because my testimony hasn't always been as strong as it is now. I always thought it was but looking back at my choices when I attended BYU right after high school, it really wasn't. I'm so grateful for the chance I had to serve a mission. I wish so much that my nieces would go. I love them so much and I want so many things for them. I feel this way as an aunt. How much stronger that must be as a parent. Our father in heaven is perfect and can love us perfectly. His desire for our success is surely incomprehensible. 




 

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Back in the Dairyland

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Salt Lake City was nice as it always is - HIGHLIGHTS - Harmon's at City Center sells Cadbury mini-eggs year-round!!! O Mai Vietnamese restaurant had delicious Bahn Mi as I expected. I had the glazed pork and chicken curry. My plan was to half these and give my mother the other halves of each sandwich but she can't tolerate it on her diet so I ended up eating both. O Mai is clean and decorated well. Their prices are extremely reasonable BUT the sandwiches I got from the Asian stores although made in a scuzzy place were just as good and a fourth of the price.

I felt so deprived since the last time I tried to buy them the only store I knew of at the time was out. Now I know of several in West Valley and 1 in Salt Lake City. Thank You Google!!! Yesterday I checked out Asia City a HUUUGE Asian store that sells EVERYTHING!!! I could seriously do some damage there. They have lots of paper lanterns in a variety of colors, lots of blingy or decorated with rhinestones stuff-bags, jewelry, hair clips, necklaces - they even sell koi. I bought an earring holder that looks like a black chandelier. I looove it and it was only 9.99!!! I couldn't resist buying a pair of earrings although I have too many from the last time I did damage at Kmart that had a crazy sale when I happened to be there. Prices were slashed to $3 a pair.

I also bought a couple of bento boxes that were ALL just 2.99. I should've bought more although I plan to go back when I get a chance. I treated my mother to lunch at Mickey Ds then we drove to Provo. We went first to decorate my dad's grave, took a couple pictures then spent maybe 2 hours at DI. I haaate taking my mother there because she takes FOREVER. We needed to kill time however before Nata's graduation. So I went through ALL their bags and found 2 I liked. I also found 2 shirts that were brand new with tags still attached AND cute. One is a Sonoma brand which is VERY good. Both are good quality AND cute. I also found a dress that is black. I know I have MANY black dresses BUT it was only $8 and in great condition although not brand new like the shirts I found. It is Merona which is a Target brand. I have 4 Merona dresses and I like all of them. The most I spent on any of them is $45 so they are reasonably priced anyway.

We went to University Mall to hang out before the graduation. This is about the time my feet started killing me. UVU hosts many high school graduations including Bingham High School in South Jordan. As large as it is it was still packed. We saw my cousins who were there for Nata too. At the end we also saw my Toutai 2nd cousins who brought her leis as well. All the Polynesian kids of course got lots of leis. Nata looked fantastic and I was able to take a few pictures. I knew she'd receive a bunch of leis which is why I bought her balloons. I love all my nieces and nephews so much it was great to see them all. Alisa looked great too. I wish George didn't have to teach last night. I'm so glad we were able to attend her graduation.

My orthodontist appointment went well. I need to see my dentist who hasn't answered my calls yet. After I finish my dental work since I'm getting a crown I have to see my orthodontist one more time so he can fit my retainer the way it needs to be. I can wear my retainer just at night once that's finished. The orthodontist said to keep wearing the aligner now until I see him AFTER my dental work is completed. I'm so glad all this stuff is about to END!!! I'm going to try to see him today or tomorrow. He's supposed to be open today but no one's returned my call.

I was able to maintain my scripture AND conference reading thanks to my phone although I didn't read a conference talk yet.

3 Nephi 12
6 And blessed are all they who do ahunger and bthirst aftercrighteousness, for they shall be dfilled with the Holy Ghost.
16 Therefore let your alight so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and bglorify your Father who is in heaven.

 22 But I say unto you, that whosoever is aangry with his brother shall be in danger of his judgment. And whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
I've always wondered exactly what Raca meant although the way it is used gives some indication of its meaning. According to Google sources it means vain or worthless. This chapter includes a lot of passages also used in the Bible. I love that we will receive the companionship of the spirit if we hunger and thirst after righteousness. I love verse 16 because to me it is the scriptural support for my favorite quote by Marianne Williamson.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are younot to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

 The Lord's Way - Stanley G. Ellis

  1. Even with the universally accepted desire to help the poor and needy, the Lord concurs in our goal but warns, “But it must needs be done in mine own way” (D&C 104:16). Otherwise, in our efforts to help, we may actually hurt them. The Lord has taught us the need to promote self-reliance. Even if we are able to help, we should not give or provide what they can and should do for themselves. Everywhere it is tried, the world learns the evils of the dole. Truly God knows best.

Again, I witness the Lord has the way! Our Heavenly Father knows us, loves us, and wants to help. He knows best how to help. We are not spiritual orphans!
I love this talk. I like that he quoted one of my favorite sayings from Joseph Smith who said we give them correct principles and let them govern themselves. NONE of us can judge ANYONE we are not privy to all the details of someone's life and there is so much for each of to improve. We are better served to do this. 



 

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Sunday and still in Logan

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I decided to attend sacrament meeting AND pay my tithing before I leave on my long drive to Salt Lake City. I kept thinking it would be too late BUT I'm just going to leave after sacrament meeting. My laundry is DONE!!! The only clothes that will be dirty will be the ones I change out of before I take my shower this morning. I have some dishes to wash but not very much AND I need to scrub my toilet downstairs and clean the bathroom downstairs. I'm done with upstairs. Everything upstairs is spotless.

I'm going to pack a bunch of shorts and tops for this trip. I should come back Thursday morning for my orthodontist appointment. I don't think this'll be my last retainer. I don't think he's going to be happy. It doesn't feel as tight as it should be on my left front tooth. This is where he took most of the bonding off and I think it's where the problem lies. He is the expert however so I'll let him determine that although I am going to offer my two cents.

I hate being without the internet at my mother's house. I always have to drive to the library parking lot if I need to do something. My angel food cake, strawberries, cool whip and chocolate syrup were just alright. I feel like I should've bought ice-cream and nuts. I made fried rice with the left-over deli ham and eggs. I put too much shoyu. I need to fry a couple eggs and stick it over the rice to cut that salty flavor down.

Dishes and go through the bunch of papers on my counter. Sweep my kitchen floor and take out the trash. I'm almost there. I HAAATE coming home to a dirty house which is why the cleaning spree.

3 Nephi 8

20 And it came to pass that there was thick darkness upon all the face of the land, insomuch that the inhabitants thereof who had not fallen could afeel the bvapor of darkness;
 21 And there could be no light, because of the darkness, neither candles, neither torches; neither could there be fire kindled with their fine and exceedingly dry wood, so that there could not be any light at all;
Darkness for 3 days. A darkness so ominous you can feel it. How awful but also how symbolic. The destruction is described so vividly in these chapters. We all know that Christ will come, the light of the world. Appropriate. Just keeping clean would be difficult. Gross. 3 days of darkness, no showers. Everything in shambles. Disgusting conditions. 
This is My Work and My Glory - Russel M. Ballard
The power of the priesthood is a sacred and essential gift of God. It is different from priesthood authority, which is the authorization to act in God’s name. The authorization or ordination is given by the laying on of hands. The power of the priesthood comes only when those who exercise it are worthy and acting in accordance with God’s will.
Brothers and sisters, as the literal spirit children of our loving Heavenly Father, we have unlimited, divine potential. But if we are not careful, we can become like the wilted tomato plant. We can drift away from the true doctrine and gospel of Christ and become spiritually undernourished and wilted, having removed ourselves from the divine light and living waters of the Savior’s eternal love and priesthood power.

 I love and respect the priesthood very much. I am so grateful my father held the priesthood and could give me blessings when I was sick or when I left on my mission, to school away from home. I was so blessed and continue to be blessed. I am grateful that my brother continues to bless my life with his example and priesthood strength. I love my nieces and nephews very much. They are joy and it is so easy for me to get why only in eternal families and through eternal marriage can the greatest joy be experienced. I'm grateful I will be able to spend time with my mother today and tomorrow on her birthday. I am excited to see my niece graduate from high school. The babies are definitely the most fun. I love my family and I'm so grateful to have them for eternity. I can't wait to form my own family too. 

 

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Saturday Last of the Cleaning

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Doing laundry before I tackle my kitchen and bathrooms, change my sheets. I don't necessarily like cleaning BUT I love it when it's done and I keep thinking unless it's clean I'll get sick. I could've used 3 more packs of 10 hangers. I really need to go through my clothes and get rid of things I don't use. When my mother was here she was trying to rearrange my furniture. Silly lady. I made the mistake of telling her I wanted to hide my big banquet table somewhere.

She's going to the library today. She was trying to convince me to come after church or even on Memorial Day yesterday. Uh... NOOO!!! She doesn't think she can feed me. She'll be just fine. When I return here I'm getting rid of stuff at DI. There always seems to be sooo many things to do. I have my orthodontist appointment on Thursday at 8am. I'm not changing this unless I'm super tired.

3 Nephi 7
8 And thus six years had not passed away since the more part of the people had turned from their righteousness, like the dog to his avomit, or like the sow to her wallowing in the mire.

 15 And it came to pass that aNephi—having been visited by angels and also the voice of the Lord, therefore having seen angels, and being eye-witness, and having had power given unto him that he might know concerning the ministry of Christ, and also being eye-witness to their quick return from righteousness unto their wickedness and abominations;             16 Therefore, being agrieved for the hardness of their hearts and the blindness of their minds—went forth among them in that same year, and began to testify, boldly, repentance and remission of sins through faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.                                                    17 And he did minister many things unto them; and all of them cannot be written, and a part of them would not suffice, therefore they are not written in this book. And Nephi did minister withapower and with great authority.                                                                             18 And it came to pass that they were angry with him, even because he had greater power than they, for it were anot possible that they could disbelieve his words, for so great was his faith on the Lord Jesus Christ that angels did minister unto him daily.                                      19 And in the name of Jesus did he cast out devils and aunclean spirits; and even his bbrother did he craise from the dead, after he had been stoned and suffered death by the people.                                                                                                                                                   20 And the people saw it, and did witness of it, and were angry with him because of his power; and he did also do amany more miracles, in the sight of the people, in the name of Jesus.
Nephi in the midst of extreme wickedness is so righteous that angels minister to him daily. I love that his faith is so strong that people get mad because they can't disbelieve his words they are so powerful. He raises his brother from the dead among other miracles and people are angry because of his power. I want faith that great. I want people to not be able to disbelieve my words because my faith is so strong. Wickedness that surrounded him was so extreme that he couldn't be a casual member or believer in Christ. He had to be extreme too to counter the opposition.
Come Unto Me - Henry B. Eyring 
We are under covenant both to lift up those in need and to be witnesses of the Savior as long as we live.
I experienced the joy of coming closer to the Savior and of His coming closer to me most often through simple acts of obedience to the commandments.
We will be able to do it without fail only as we feel love for the Savior and His love for us. As we are faithful to the promises we have made, we will feel our love for Him. It will increase because we will feel His power and His drawing near to us in His service.
Pretty simple instruction BUT the simplest instructions are often what we need to strengthen, keep fresh and return to again and again. Love others and serve the Savior. Through this we can draw close to our Father in Heaven. 




 

Friday, May 24, 2013

Leaving tomorrow!!!

0 comments Posted by 2DI4 at 4:52 PM

I was going to leave after church Sunday but I am ready to leave!!! The CVLA meeting was sooo good. I am so pleased with how everything is going with that. The ALA has an emerging leaders program I'm joining. Its how I also found out about the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association that helps sponsor anyone in that program. You have to be in the profession for less than 5 years.

 

Friday

0 comments Posted by 2DI4 at 4:52 PM

I stayed up until around 4am to finish my Korean Drama Mary Stayed Up All Night. This morning or rather afternoon I got up and took the roll to my RS president since I decided to leave tomorrow. I bought some hangers and disposable scrubbing bubbles to scrub my toilets. The Walmart by my house doesn't have them and then I even checked Maceys and Smith's which don't have them either. Anytime I need them I have to drive all the way to North Logan. I got some chocolate cupcakes that were on sale or rather day-old cupcakes but they still taste fresh. They had angel food cake for 1.50 so I bought some strawberries, cool whip and hersey's chocolate syrup. I also got tomatoes and broccoli and a loaf of sesame french bread for my version of Bahn Min or Vietnamese sandwiches. Mayo, tomatoes, deli ham, onions, and lots of cilantro. I'm definitely getting a glazed pork sandwich when I'm in Salt Lake City from O Mai the restaurant everyone online raves about in Salt Lake City.

3 Nephi 6
 14 And thus there became a great inequality in all the land, insomuch that the church began to be broken up; yea, insomuch that in the thirtieth year the church was broken up in all the land save it were among a few of the Lamanites who were converted unto the true faith; and athey would not depart from it, for they were firm, and steadfast, and immovable, willing with allbdiligence to keep the commandments of the Lord.
29 Therefore they did combine against the people of the Lord, and enter into a covenant to destroy them, and to deliver those who were guilty of murder from the grasp of justice, which was about to be administered according to the law.

28 And they did enter into a acovenant one with another, yea, even into that covenant which was given by them of old, which covenant was given and administered by the bdevil, to combine against all righteousness.                                                                                             30 And they did set at defiance the law and the rights of their country; and they did covenant one with another to destroy the governor, and to establish a aking over the land, that the land should no more be at bliberty but should be subject unto kings.
In the beginning of this chapter the cities are being built up and life seems fantastic for a season. Eventually however pride corrupts a people who forget how the Lord has protected them. There is such power in oaths and covenants. These are evil described here and in opposition to the incredible covenants we can take part in.
We Are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father - Elaine S. Dalton
As daughters of God we are each unique and different in our circumstances and experiences. And yet our part matters—because wematter. Our daily contributions of nurturing, teaching, and caring for others may seem mundane, diminished, difficult, and demeaning at times, and yet as we remember that first line in the Young Women theme—“We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us”—it will make all the difference in our relationships and our responses.
Early this morning I was thinking about my relationship with my friend. I didn't realize it at the time BUT I knew right away that I wanted to get to know him better but I usually just have to do a little work and the guy takes care of the rest. That did not happen and I thought I was alright with that but I'm really not. I tried to spend time with him AND I would've treated him if I could've BUT I was in financial hell. Actually that's a VERY good thing when I look back at it because I don't like to pay for ANY guy EVER. 
Recently when my friend was here I deliberately went out of my way to spend time with him. It was so obvious to me that I should be developing that. I have no doubt he knows that too. He knows what he is supposed to do and I feel confident that I will be blessed with someone else if he never does anything. This was really clear to me this morning. 
I'm grateful for this gospel and so many blessings I have received. 

 

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