Urban Poly Princess

I love my job. I left my boa and blonde wig in Salt Lake. I tried to comb and then curl my purple wig BUT that was a disaster so I just put on my pink cowboy hat. I gave away all my candy coupons BUT I decided to buy 5 bags of candy for myself. Now I'm thinking what did I think I was going to do with 5? I'm going to buy my nieces and nephews stockings and give them the candy at Christmas. 

That was probably THE BEST leadership seminar I've attended. I'm so glad I went. A lot of my Salt Lake County peeps were there. I was surprised that NO Cache Valley Librarians signed up. I read about it several times in Library Journal when I worked on my thesis so I really wanted to go. Monday night visibility was horrible around Kaysville. It poured. It didn't begin until 9:30 Tuesday morning which was perfect. I didn't have a Real Estate class to miss because he scheduled us to have it off by mistake.

I dropped off Naise's Tide. I just went and gave out a bunch of candy coupons I had because they expire tomorrow. If you price-match at Walmart to Walgreens they have candy for 1.50 a bag right now. Slap a coupon on top of that and they're just $1 a bag. I kept a couple coupons so I can get 6 bags. I think I can do that and share with my RE class tonight.

2 Nephi 20
16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, send among his fat ones, leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.

I need to drive to Salt Lake City tonight for training. There is a conference Lead the Change tomorrow. It rarely if ever comes to Utah. It cost almost $300 and my boss paid it for me so it's not like I can stay away. I am excited to attend. I was hoping to find someone to carpool with but I didn't. I'm going to leave at 5pm. At least the traffic will be going the other way. I'll spend the night in Salt Lake City tonight and then again tomorrow and drive back early in the morning. I'm taking my foundation and my short blonde wig. I guess I could be a flapper for Halloween but I don't have a flapper dress. I should've bought a crown so I could be a princess. Kendra's having a party Thursday. Lark is having one Friday. This is a party weekend. ONLY it's a mid-singles party weekend which is NOT my favorite BUT I need to try and I haven't been at all. I am leaving the Friday one early to sleep for the temple.

One of my students told me to find a crown at the dollar store. I used to have formal gloves. I wish I still had them. I will be a princess if I can find a crown I like. I have to figure out what I have at home. I think the easiest thing for me to be for Halloween is Marilyn Monroe. Since I go to Salt Lake City today I can get my short blonde wig at my mother's house. At lunchtime today I'm going to pack for tomorrow and for staying in SLC tonight. I have a white feather boa at my mother's house too.

2 Nephi 18
22 And they shall look unto the earth and behold trouble, and^adarkness, dimness of anguish, and shall be driven to darkness.

The language is still beautiful, the images are still vivid BUT... this chapter is very confusing because like the last I am unfamiliar with the references used.

Personal Strength Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ - Richard G. Scott
It is a fundamental truth that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be cleansed. We can become virtuous and pure. However, sometimes our poor choices leave us with long-term consequences. One of the vital steps to complete repentance is to bear the short- and long-term consequences of our past sins. Their past choices had exposed these Ammonite fathers to a carnal appetite that could again become a point of vulnerability that Satan would attempt to exploit.

Interesting. Complete repentance exists but a once carnal appetite can remain and become a point of vulnerability

I didn't make it in time for the sacrament. There was this guy who tried to check the door I was standing near. I told him sacrament was on and that we could go in after. I had to catch myself because he was tall, nice build AND fine. He had a ponytail however so I suspect his church activity is questionable. He just had some Poly swag going on but he's mixed like me so it wasn't completely clear. I think he had some sort of goatee too. At linger longer I asked him what his name is and where he's from. He's originally from Hawaii.

I just like the way this guy looks BUT he's not like Rich. He has no upscale look whatsoever and he attended both Roosevelt AND Punahou. His ponytail makes me think he isn't strong in the church and I don't get that he's very intelligent. He lives with the Fiefias. His name is Andrew and I'll enjoy having him in my ward. Most of the women will NOT talk to him because they are probably scared of him.

I don't know very much about him but I'm glad I met him. Just his initial impression was good but he's not that good-looking up close.

I don't know where that came from this morning. I miss him so much. My lesson went well. I'm sleepy. I'm taking out my contacts, taking off my makeup and sleeping. I cooked rice. I'm hungry but I can do something with it for breakfast

When I first got up this morning I was REALLY missing my friend. I am such an idiot. I thought we'd be married right now because of that freaky impression I got when I was moving. I kept worrying about marrying someone I wasn't in love with. I know I love him very much BUT I never thought I crossed that line BUT how I was feeling this morning, I've sooo crossed it AND it's highly possible I'll NEVER see him again despite ANY online clues real or imagined.

BUT I can't dwell on that now. I still have a lesson to prepare.

Obedience Brings Blessings - President Thomas S. Monson
Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come. ...
The Spirit of Truth is of God. ...
"And no man receiveth a fulness UNLESS he keepeth his commandments.
"He that keepeth [God's] commandments receiveth truth and light, until he is glorified in truth and knoweth ALL things.

There is no need for you or for me, in this enlightened age when the fulness of the gospel has been restored, to sail uncharted seas or to travel unmarked roads in search of truth. A loving Heavenly Father has plotted our course and provided un unfailing guide -- EVEN OBEDIENCE.

A knowledge of truth and answers to our greatest questions comes to us as we are obedient to the commandments of God.

There are rules and laws to help ensure our physical safety. Likewise, the Lord has provided guidelines and commandments to help ensure our spiritual safety so that we might successfully navigate this often-treacherous mortal existence and return eventually to our Heavenly Father.

Centuries ago to a generation steeped in the traditions of animal sacrifice, Samuel boldly declared, "To obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams."

In this dispensation, the Lord revealed to the prophet Joseph Smith that He requires "the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat of the good of the land of Zion in these last days."

Abraham had been tried and tested, and for his faithfulness and obedience the Lord gave him this glorious promise, "In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice."

Declared President Joseph F. Smith in October 1873. "Obedience is the first law of heaven."

Said President Gordon B. Hinckley, "The happiness of the Latter-day Saints, the peace of the Latter-day Saints, the progress of the latter-day saints, the prosperity of the latter-day saints, and the eternal salvation and exaltation of this people lie in walking in obedience to the counsels of ... God."

Obedience is the hallmark of prophets; it has provided strength and knowledge to them throughout the ages. It is essential for each of us to realize that we, as well, are entitled to this source of strength and knowledge. It is readily available to each of us today as we obey God's commandments.

My brothers and sisters, the great test of this life is obedience. "We will prove them herewith," said the Lord, "to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them."

Declared the Savior, "For all who will have a blessing at my hands shall abide the law which was appointed for that blessing, and the conditions thereof, as were instituted from before the foundation of the world.

No greater example of obedience exists than that of our Savior. Of Him Paul observed

"Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

"And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him."

The Savior demonstrated genuine love of God by living the perfect life, by honoring the sacred mission that was His. Never was he haughty. Never was he puffed up with pride. Never was he disloyal. Ever was He humble. Ever was He sincere. Ever was He obedient.

The knowledge which we seek, the answers for which we yearn, and the strength which we desire today to meet the challenges of a complex and changing world can be ours when we willingly obey the Lord's commandments. I quote once again the words of the Lord: "He that keepeth [God's] commandments receiveth truth and light until he is glorified in truth and knoweth all things."

It is my humble prayer that we may be blessed with the rich rewards promised to the obedient. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, amen.

This makes so much sense. I often wonder why I'm always told things and know things even when I don't ask. I know now it's because I keep the commandments. That is such an obvious and simple concept. Why is the aha light only going off now? I've read this talk so many times but I've usually thought about the examples and stories he shares to illustrate his points. I wanted to incorporate Jeffrey R. Holland's powerful examples so I specifically looked for President Monson's main point which IS we receive instruction and guidance through obedience. HELLO!!! The line upon line, precept on precept thing is definitely in full effect. Why do I have to keep learning this over and over again. I've never thought that I was keeping the commandments so I could know the will of the Lord or that he shares this light and truth with me BECAUSE I am obedient. I have reaped these rewards consistently without really making a connection.

We will be given the specific instruction we need BECAUSE we are obedient. There is a direct connection that has been made OVER and OVER again. We are all familiar with the Lord being bound when we do what he says, I've never thought to include light and knowledge in that. To know truth. I have constantly felt I've been blessed with an assurance of truth even when it doesn't make intellectual sense, ESPECIALLY when it doesn't. I NEEDED TO STUDY AND TEACH THIS LESSON TODAY!!!

Now to incorporate Jeffrey R. Holland and get ready for church so I get there for the sacrament.

My friend Naise wants the Tide. I can't charge her for it. She went to college with my mother and as far as I know is the only Tongan librarian I know of other than myself. She attended BYU when they still had a library school. She said she had to pay me OR give me 3 boxes of macadamia nut candy. I told her I'll take the candy. How is it that every time I try to sell something online I encounter people like Mahina or Naise. Naise took me to lunch to celebrate my finishing my MLS. She paid more for lunch than I am selling my tide for. Like I can take money from her. NOT A CHANCE. She is awesome. She and her husband just finished a mission in Tonga. She worked full time for the state and part time for Salt Lake County library. The lady has some serious coin. Her husband used to be a patriarch before they left on their mission. She has kids near my age and some who are older. I think she's slightly older than my mother but by only a couple years.

I'm preparing my lesson/clipping coupons and drinking water. I have all this junk food. I need some fruit and veggies. I tried the raspberry oreos and they are DIVINE!!! I really know Pres. Monson's talk or I'd be in trouble.

Obeidience Brings Blessings

I looove working in the temple. I need to get these initiatories memorized. I am getting used to the schedule now. I am so glad I did this. My family never pushed me to do this although ALL of them worked there. What's up with that???!!! Maybe it's a good thing I came to this decision on my own. Actually Bro. Salmond's class is the impetus for that. He reminded me that there are things you can learn in the temple you can't learn anywhere else. I've always known that and I think everyone knows that, he just made it real. His classes are incredible. I just don't have the energy I need to keep attending them. I also don't like the single population there. When most of the men there are older than my mother it is NOT a good thing. ALTHOUGH my RE class being held on Mondays and Wednesdays has served as perfect reasons for me not to attend ward activities, tonight we had a scavenger hunt I could've attended. The reminder text stated to dress warmly. NOOO!!!

I know I have a problem with this BUUUT I REALLY didn't want to go tonight. I want to get married asap BUT I don't like many of our activities and I'm sick of trying. I don't know what I need. I'd rather organize my coupons. I'm going to work on preparing my lesson. A lot of people are interested in the Tide I posted for sale. Talk is cheap however. People want it but no one can come right now and pick it up. Kala from Hawaii also texted me about it. She lives in West Jordan now. I told her if I still have it when I go there for my library training she can buy it from me. I'm probably going to just end up giving it to my mother. Kayleen from my ward wants it. I also told her to come and get it BUUUT we'll see if it really happens.

Kala's the last person that'll have a chance to buy it. I am offering it at a VERY good price.

2 Nephi 17

I looove that I negotiated Fridays off before I moved here. I looove it!!! This morning Krista and I are doing initiatories. She told me the last time we did a sesh she's supposed to go home but she ignored her  instruction because she doesn't want to go home. Rich said last night he thinks she should go home. I hope she'll be alright when she goes home. She never told her parents she joined the church. I asked her how she did that. She said she just told them she was going with her friends instead of to church. There's only 1 temple in the country and it is several hours away. She's been going every week to a session now. When I told her we should do initiatories instead she didn't know what that was so she's never done them before. I need to tell her why I didn't talk to those guys in my RE class.

I'm not going to be stupid again. I'm so grateful for the spirit. Rich is even more perfect for me than I had first supposed. The most important area however is where he messes up. He is fine AND dresses EXACTLY how I want him to dress. I never tell anyone I'm dating how to dress but they usually change it on their own. People should be who they are. I actually considered dressing down when I went to dinner with my friend, BUT I decided to be myself. It's not a big deal to me BUT I like it when they do it on their own. The only guy friends I've had that've done it on their own I later learned were gay. Rich is definitely NOT gay but he knows how to dress and he does it on his own too.

Rich looks exactly how I want him to look, is an attorney, reads AND has the Hawaii culture thing down cold. I was raised on Kung Fu movies and I still looove them. He told me he used to watch them every Saturday morning in Waikiki. We had fun doing the whole Master imitation thing. Now he can actually understand them without reading the subtitles. If I hadn't had that major 3am intervention before I got to know him I think I would've fallen hard OR maybe not. I don't feel anything. I am genuinely happy he has a girlfriend. Of course there's his entire life like being divorced and having 4 kids that I don't like AND his spiritual state needs tweaking. I think it has to do with being raised in Salt Lake when he was a teenager. He takes things lightly I don't. BUT I love his confidence. He reminds me so much of myself minus the ex-wife, kids, divorce and love of butchering his own meat and Mendon. Culture is NOT the most important thing.

Time for me to get reading for the temple.

Rich is still perfect on the surface. This is the first time I saw him in casual clothes and he dresses well. Of course he does. He is very taken now. I kept thinking I'd feel something about that but I don't. Maybe because I know he's not for me. I was really freaking out thinking David was married. I do think he's for me and I do think he knows that too but it is up to him to do something about that. A common spiritual and intellectual base is there and Rich reminded me tonight of how important that is. I moved two of my chairs to the living room and I asked them how they liked my couch. Rich immediately said it was a great couch for making out. Rich is spiritually NOT where I want him to be. He's not bad, he just feels and says things that are carnal. Somehow we got to talking about tattoos. He said guys don't look attractive in them and he's never got the obsession. I told him Sonny B. Williams has a very nice tattoo. He asked me if I wanted to run my fingers down his tattoo. I think he was trying to be funny but I didn't like that.

We do however have a freaky common cultural base to the point he feels like family to me. I'm glad he's my home teacher. He doesn't have the spiritual base I want him to have. I think we need to be careful about discussing sacred things. People, actually I think MOST people don't think it's sacred. I'm not having any make-out sessions with anyone BUT my husband AFTER we're married and I really don't care if that makes me a backward prude. Those things ARE sacred to me.

Right before David left I like the small time I did get to spend hanging out with him even if it was just at our FHE activities. It was nice and calm. While that cultural base isn't there the other 2 are there in spades. There's another dimension when I'm around him that I like. He catches on to things quickly and I don't have to explain everything. I don't like my sarcasm. Most people don't catch on to everything and some of it I do subconsciously. He catches things I don't even realize until he points them out.

He needs to want this. I don't want him at all if he doesn't. I have to have someone who appreciates the qualities I hold. There's so much I don't understand. I hope things work out with him but if he's never going to do anything I'd like to move on asap. I'm not interested in just being his friend. I don't have the luxury of time. I want my kids naturally. I want to carry them myself. He needs to be mentally prepared to be a father right away. If he's not I pray my father in heaven will lead me to a good man who is ready for that.

My favorite day of the week because I can catch up and decompress from the busyness of the week. I have sooo much cookie batter in my fridge. I haven't even been tempted to eat my Oreos because I am FINALLY finishing the last of the two batches I put in the oven the night I mixed my cookies. I just ate that and some yogurt for breakfast! Oreos are on sale at Fresh Market for 2.99. With my $1 off blinkies (I took 12!!!) that would be 2.00 which is good BUUUT I want another sale like Macey's or 3 for $6 I can then combine with my my coupons and get for $1. I am going to wait however since these don't expire until the last day of December and I can always get them from Walmart because their regular price is just 2.98.

Last night after work I went to the North Walmart to use my hangtags for more Diet Dr. Pepper only these hangtags had me buy a bag of candy before taking off $1 off 2. I bought Jolly Rancher carmel apple lolipops and I had a coupon for a $1 off 2 of them so my oop would've been around $4 for 4 2-Liter bottles of Diet Dr. Pepper and 2 bags of candy BUUUT I went to check if those Schick razors were in so I could use my $3 off coupon.1 pack of razors are normally priced at a little over $2. There were 12 left and I had 14 of those coupons so I took all 12. This gave me an OVERAGE of $4.97 meaning my transaction was FREE!!! I wish I bothered to figure that out then I could've price-matched my milk AND bought the garbage bags I needed plus something else. INSTEAD I went to the South Walmart and paid a little over $3 for milk and garbage bags. I need eggs. I could've bought that with my overage. It was AWESOME however to leave the store with 4 2-liters of Diet Dr. Pepper, 2 bags of candy and 12 bags of Schick disposable razors. Each has 7 razors! and NOOOT spend a penny!!! Such a RUSH!!! I looove this!!! I'm going back there to use these 2 last coupons. I wish my Walmart stocked those razors.

RE class was nice probably because I was so stoked to have had a FREE transaction. I've received 1 item for free before, NEVER multiple items. It ROCKS!!! I wasn't tired and everything was just clicking in class. I need to do some serious studying starting tonight for that test!!! I looove this and I wish I worked to get my license years ago ALTHOUGH I am glad I went to school first because I know I'll be successful at this and the school motivation would not have been there if I did the real estate thing first. I really am grateful for all the blessings I've received here in the Dairyland.

Eternal progression is AWESOME and today is just a part of eternity. If we aren't progressing each day what's the point? I'm pretty sure David's not married. I am VERY happy about that. It is amazing that he can let me know that WITHOUT letting me know ANYTHING. I am glad he did what he did OR I could be making up stuff to appease myself BUT I don't think so. He told me he was once extremely shy actually not too long ago BUT we know each other well already so why would he have a problem with me???!!! I've always thought if he wanted to ask me out he'd just do it because he has my number. Now I'm not so sure.

Right before he left to do his internship it was really obvious to me we should be together and I finally got why I kept getting led there BUUUT I thought he would do something about that in the summer. HE DIDN'T. I thought it was just because he didn't want to, now I'm thinking I underestimated the degree of his fear. I wish I could do something about that. He's easy to talk to whenever. He does a great job hiding his introversion. For this to happen at all he's going to have to do something and what he's doing now isn't enough. I'm trying to understand. I've never been shy so it's hard for me to empathize. I don't know what needs to happen. I remember having a feeling he was scared BUT I dismissed that because I'm scared too but I never let my fears paralyze me and whatever the outcome it is never that big a deal anyway. I also have the spirit to strengthen and support me whatever I do. He does too.

2 Nephi 15

I got to work late and realized it's medical assistant's week and that we are wearing Stevens-Henager scrubs today sooo I went home to change. My pants are tight. REALLY 2 weeks without Zumba and this is what happens???!!!

2 Nephi 14

Chapter 14

I went to dinner at Elements with Krista. While I like their food this is the third time I've eaten there and had to shoo a fly away. This is a huge problem. It happened twice when I had lunch there. It WAS my favorite restaurant BUT I think that needs to change. The clam chowder was too salty and the grilled linguine with shrimp, salmon and scallops didn't have any scallops. Even the ahi spring roll appetizer was good but it was made with egg roll wrappers NOT spring roll wrappers. I still haven't had their Saturday breakfast which sounds great BUT uh not if I have to shoo another damn fly away.

I talked to Krista about David tonight which annoys me because he didn't text me back. He's probably married and expecting his first child now which ticks me off. Not because I don't want him to be happy but because I give a damn. I wouldn't answer him either if I was married or even if I was dating someone. I never believed he didn't like me very much BUT he didn't want to be with me despite that and it doesn't matter because what does is what you are willing to do and he was never willing to do anything.

I am a lot like my home teacher Rich in that I don't just think I'm amazing, I know I'm amazing and despite his flirting and dating the world I tried so hard to preserve even our friendship over and over again BECAUSE the spirit kept leading me there and while I didn't embrace that quickly or fully initially, ultimately I kept trying when that was the last thing I wanted to do. I would finally decide to try with him but then I'd just get shot down so why the hell was I supposed to try in the first place.  I'll NEVER understand that.

I know how he feels about me and I know how much I can hurt him because of that BUT I just don't get why he doesn't do anything. I don't think he's married because of some of his online stuff I can detect but really there's nothing definitive. I am up now because I looked up his damn LinkedIn profile that is the ONLY evidence I have of his existence right now hoping to find some clue there. I tried to google his marriage which probably doesn't exist NOW at 3:28 am. I fell asleep with my contacts in and makeup on which is why the stupid hour. Thinking about David married got the hell on my nerves so I wanted to confirm that somehow.

Yesterday I had my real estate class and for some reason I was energized. It must be my coupon joy!!! At lunchtime I hit up Smith's where I got 10 tubes of Colgate for .50 each. I also bought 20 cups of yoplait yogurt for .15 per cup. I bought turkey and honey ham luncheon meat for $1 each with my $2 off 2 AND Smith's sale for $2 each package. I also found my favorite Thanksgiving salad, Smith's Cranberry Celebration. I should just find a recipe for it and stop paying a stupid amount on it at least a couple times a year OR regularly shop the aisle with the discount cold items!!!

I found the couch I want at Shopko for $300 this week only. Perfect BUT I can't get it right now. Maybe next payday if I can still get it for that price or I'll just periodically check until they mark it down. I laid down on it AND it's the perfect size. It'l like that couch I liked from Aaron's only the leather is nice!!! Kmart has the same thing too although I never sat or laid down on it there. They have their couches placed up on stands. I'm really not worried about getting it because it is all over the place.

I'll just get it for myself for Christmas. I need to get my nails done. Time to make an appointment.Alright, I am set for 3:30 following faculty meeting. Perfect!!! He said it'll take 1/2 an hour. We'll see about that. Fills are usually an hour. My nails weren't done for 3 weeks BUT besides not having time I wanted to see how my nails would stand up to 3 weeks. This'll be my fill BUT I if one of them broke during this time I'd have a problem.

Last night I went to the North Walmart after my RE class. The door greeted me with 2-liter Diet Dr. Pepper, my vice, for just $1 and 3 had hangtags for $1 off 2 so I got 2 and each were .50!!! Nice start to my Walmart shopping. I took the other 2 remaining hangtags with me to use later elsewhere. I use salon products on my hair but I had a coupon for FREE Tresemme shampoo or rather 2.50 off 1 but the smaller size is 2.48 so FREE!!! I had another 2.50 off coupon for specialty Tresemme products. I bought their Keratin shine spray. It is alright. It smells nice anyway. I wanted to get my Schick razors for free which is the main reason why I wanted to check out the North Walmart since the South Walmart near my apartment doesn't have any Schick razors priced below $3 and everyone else is getting them for free. I wanted free razors too. Instead I bought 2 packages of Bic silky disposable razors for $2 off each or .97 each.

I looked for coupon blinkies for the Oreos on sale at Macey's for 3 packages for $6 to make them even cheaper. Instead I found blinkies for Nutter Butter cookies and Nabisco cracker/chips. When I got to Macey's I didn't find anymore blinkies but I did find out the Cracker/chips were included in the Oreo deal so I bought 2 of the chips AND the Oreos for 1.66 a package. I'm eating the cheddar Ritz cracker chips and they are good.

Oreos are probably the most processed unhealthy food ever BUUUT I STILL LOOOVE them. These chemical creations are like little pieces of heaven!!! I don't care what anyone says. I remember when we lived in Tonga and received a package from home, Oreos were like gold. When I was super-obsessive about eating well and working out I learned the concept of the cheat day is something that works really well with me. I don't think you should deny yourself ANYTHING provided it is not specifically mentioned by a prophet or is a violation of the word of wisdom, it is fine in moderation which INCLUDES processed-beyond-belief food like Cheetos and Oreos and then also ice-cream!!!

2 Nephi 13
9 The show of their countenance doth witness against them, and doth declare their sin to be even as Sodom, and they cannot hide it. Wo unto their souls, for they have rewarded evil unto themselves!

I started making cookies about a month ago so I had 2 blocks of butter in a bowl with saran wrap covering it. I FINALLY decided to do something about it last night BUUUT it ended up taking until after 1am this morning. I baked exactly 1 batch. Now that I think about it I could've just turned the oven off after mixing the cookies. I felt compelled to bake a batch since I began preheating it for almost an hour when I was finally done. They taste great although they'd taste better with some macadamia nuts mixed in. These are the cookies I worked to perfect years ago with coconut and white chocolate chips. They are perfect. They just need the macadamia nuts.  It was a double recipe so I have lots of batter. I originally planned to bake these cookies for Justin's baptism so it's been awhile. He wasn't in church yesterday. I hope he's just at his construction site working and that he checked out church wherever that may be.

My new aligners are in. While they are tight they are nothing like when I first had them on. My lower teeth are used to the movement now so I won't need ibuprofen. I was a little worried about that. My teeth are looking like what I want them too. Hallelujah!!! I don't need Inivsalign!!! The cost is the biggest annoyance with that plan. Next month we change our flex-spending amounts. I could keep the full amount and get laser surgery next year. Getting rid of my contacts would be so amazing. Decisions, decisions.

2 Nephi 12
17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the^ahaughtiness of men shall be made low; and the Lord alone shall be exalted in ^bthat day.