Urban Poly Princess

I tried on my Snow White costume last night and I don't like it. It makes me look like a pumpkin. The bodice isn't fitted at all so it makes everything just look big. Adrienne invited me to a costume benefit party. It is earlier tomorrow night so I am definitely going BUUUT I am going to check out this real costume shop called Farina's today. I still want to be a princess. I don't know what her prices are like. I'm glad Adrienne's party is tomorrow because I'll be all ready for my dance later tomorrow. NICE!!! Now to get something else. Snow White is supposed to be beautiful NOOOT look like a big blob AND that costume is not flattering on me at all. I haven't heard from the state library AT ALL. Time to call them and check out how their search is proceeding.

Moroni 2
2 And he called them by name, saying: Ye shall call on the Father in my name, in mighty prayer; and after ye have done this ye shall have power that to him upon whom ye shall lay your hands, yeshall give the Holy Ghost; and in my name shall ye give it, for thus do mine apostles.

Lord, Is it I? - Dieter F. Uctdorf
I wonder what each of us would do if we were asked that question by the Savior. Would we look at those around us and say in our hearts, “He’s probably talking about Brother Johnson. I’ve always wondered about him,” or “I’m glad Brother Brown is here. He really needs to hear this message”? Or would we, like those disciples of old, look inward and ask that penetrating question: “Is it I?”
In these simple words, “Lord, is it I?” lies the beginning of wisdom and the pathway to personal conversion and lasting change.
This solitary dandelion bothered him beyond description, and he wanted to do something about it. Should he just pluck it out? Or spray it with weed killer? Perhaps if he went under cover of night, he could remove it secretly.
These thoughts totally occupied his mind as he walked toward his own home. He entered his house without even glancing at his own front yard—which was blanketed with hundreds of yellow dandelions.
many of us have a difficult time seeing ourselves as we truly are, and even successful people overestimate their own contribution and underestimate the contributions that others make.
In this age of self-justification and narcissism, it is easy to become quite creative at coming up with excuses for not regularly approaching God in prayer, procrastinating the study of the scriptures, avoiding Church meetings and family home evenings, or not paying an honest tithe and offerings
Have you disengaged—even slightly—from “the … gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to [your] trust”?⁶ Have you allowed “the god of this world” to darken your minds to “the light of the glorious gospel of Christ”?⁷
When I was younger, I was impressed by those who were educated, accomplished, successful, and applauded by the world. But over the years, I have come to the realization that I am far more impressed by those wonderful and blessed souls who are truly good and without guile.
rethren, we must put aside our pride, see beyond our vanity, and in humility ask, “Lord, is it I?”
And if the Lord’s answer happens to be “Yes, my son, there are things you must improve, things I can help you to overcome,” I pray that we will accept this answer, humbly acknowledge our sins and shortcomings, and then change our ways by becoming better husbands, better fathers, better sons. May we from this time forward seek with all our might to walk steadfastly in the Savior’s blessed way—for seeing ourselves clearly is the beginning of wisdom.

I too used to value intelligence very much. I still do but while a basic understanding and comprehension is imperative, kindness, selflessness and faith are greater. My friend Lei taught me this very much as I watch what she shares with the world on Facebook about the relationship with her husband. I used to consider it extremely important that I find someone who went to graduate school but it doesn't matter to me now as I meet more people who are still intelligent, talented and work hard without this. I think the Tongan mentality on education warped my own. They value it too much and I've always known that. It is still important to me and I don't think we all would've been counseled to get as much education as we can if it wasn't important. 
Money is still important to me but only because it allows you to serve the kingdom of God more. My family is so important to me and what I admire about my culture is that they spend the bulk of their time nurturing family relationships. I love that and I am grateful to have my family even if I don't have my own husband and children yet, I haven't given up that dream.

I love EMZ. I have wanted to be a certified Zumba instructor for a long time. I need to add an evening Zumba workout and weights to my workout routine. I can also start skating at Liberty Park. There are so many blessings out there for me to take advantage of.