Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Everyone I talked to at work said was being ridiculous about my skin tags. It didn't stop me from calling and complaining. The cosmetologist Tracey helped me cover them up with make-up and she gave me some stuff to hide my tags BUUUT by later today much of it had worn off so I'm not going to bother.

I told Alyssa it didn't cost $300 and that I took my test yesterday. When I told her it was $152 she said at least it's doable. She wanted to know if I passed which led me to believe she didn't so I told her I did but I didn't ask if she did. She can take it again. I told her it wasn't hard but probably because I studied. She asked me if I picked my broker but I didn't and she said she hadn't either.

I hope she doesn't get discouraged and not take it. I first thought she had sinister motives but now I think she was trying to downplay it because she didn't pass her test.

Sharla bought the office pizza and I have been craving it for a long time. The library is on the second floor where the freezer is. When I was on vacation the office had an ice-cream cake to celebrate Afu's birthday. Sooo for the first time since I've been diagnosed I ate 3 pieces of pizza and 2 slices of chocolate ice-cream cake. I figured it would be alright for NewYears Eve and I've returned to eating better already.

One thing I learned is prospective buyers should have no more than 28%  of their gross income used for a mortgage payment. I am well below that with my rent. The rest of your bills together with your mortgage payment should not be over 36% of your gross income. I decreased my flex-spending account to 1500 a year. I only took out 2500 because I thought I'd need more for invisalign. My aligners are working really well now that he FINALLY listened to me. This year in addition to my diabetes meds which I hope to eliminate asap I'm getting chemical peels and facials maybe every other month. While my sunscreen obsession has served my skin well, my skin is beginning to look dehydrated. This lady has amazing skin although I know enough about skincare that I don't appreciate her hardcore sales attempts. I used to sell Clarins skincare AND makeup to people who thought nothing of dropping lots of money on make-up and skin-care. I did a lot of research on cosmetics so I could sell them better BUUUT what I learned is that more expensive make-up companies often use the exact same product as many cheaper lines. The packaging is the only thing that's different. Many companies are owned by the same corporate owner.

Before just Loreal and Lancome were the same and Clinique was owned by Estee Lauder, now Estee Lauder owns EVERYONE including MAC my once favorite line. Now I use fake Cetaphil for my face and Lubriderm with sunscreen after cleansing.

2013 has been great. I finished my MBA at the end of March and attended all those real estate classes from the end of August until earlier this month. I met my goal of taking my real estate test before the year ended. I looove that! While I didn't meet my goal of making $50,000 a year I finally figured out what to do part time. I looove this real estate thing even if I haven't actually begun. My new goal is to close on at least 12 real property transactions.

2 Nephi 16

And one cried unto another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.
Called of Him to Declare His Word - Randy D. Funk
Even after he obtained appropriate clothing, he said he felt inadequate every day during the first few weeks. He described that time of his mission: “Not only was the English difficult, but the work was just as challenging. … On top of all of that, I was hungry, tired, and homesick. … Even though the circumstances were tough, I was determined. I felt weak and inadequate. I would pray at those times for Heavenly Father to help me. Without fail, every time I prayed, I would feel comforted.”3

How did a young man who had never seen a missionary become one with such spiritual strength? How will you receive spiritual power as a missionary to open the doors, in-boxes, and hearts of those in the mission where you will serve? As usual, the answers are found in the scriptures and the words of living prophets and apostles.

How did a young man who had never seen a missionary become one with such spiritual strength? How will you receive spiritual power as a missionary to open the doors, in-boxes, and hearts of those in the mission where you will serve? As usual, the answers are found in the scriptures and the words of living prophets and apostles.
The Lord’s promises are clear. In order to have the spiritual power necessary to open the door of the kingdom of God in the nation to which you are sent, you must be humble and obedient and have the ability to hear and follow the Spirit.
These three attributes are closely interrelated. If you are humble, you will want to be obedient. If you are obedient, you will feel the Spirit. The Spirit is essential, for, as President Ezra Taft Benson taught, “Without the Spirit, you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability.”7

This promise in the Doctrine and Covenants is powerful: “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God.”12 As you live a virtuous life, you will feel a peaceful confidence in your standing before God and you will have the power of the Spirit to be with you.13
My young fellow servants, doors and hearts open daily to the gospel message—a message that brings hope and peace and joy to the children of God throughout the world. If you are humble and obedient and hearken to the voice of the Spirit, you will find great happiness in your service as a missionary.17 What a wonderful season it is to be a missionary—a time when the Lord is hastening His work!

From the very beginning when I first met my friend I felt an instant connection to him and I wanted to spend as much time as possible with him. I didn't know if I wanted to date him because I didn't know him well enough, I do now. I know I freaked him out at the beginning and he kept getting other girls to try to discourage me but he only made those girls fall for him. I never felt uncomfortable with him. He hurt me so much when I tried to help with FHE. 

I don't know how I know him as well as I do. I love him AND I'm in love with him AND I'm not dating him. I hope we get the chance to date each other. 

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