The Cello Song

Summer Has Arrived

Now that the weather is starting to actually act like summer, I am remembering how much I love living in basements. I realized that even though I have lived in three different locations all of the places I have lived in the last five years have been below ground. I used to love the obvious difference between the main living spaces and my subterranean abode. It's interesting that I have such an intolerance for the summer heat of Utah considering the fact that I have lived here for all of my 30 years. Shouldn't the laws of nature have kicked in so that I could adapt to scorching weather? Things to ponder.

The Ups and Downs of Life

As I mentioned previously I have been making a lot of changes in my life and I have been really excited about them. Now that the novelty has faded I have to admit to a little discouragement. I started my new job as a "sandwich artist" and it is draining in a totally different way from teaching school. I think the thing I miss the most is making a difference in kids lives. I guess I am kind of making a difference in other people's lives by making their lunch.... (it should be noted that I am saying this facetiously) Since I haven't started my own schooling yet, I am having a difficult time with seeing past the now. I keep telling myself that it will all be worth it when I can work and go to school and perhaps see the degree at the end of the tunnel.

One thing that keeps me grounded and optimistic is the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was feeling kinda down yesterday and was really looking for something to get me out of this funk. That's why I love Sundays. It just seemed like everything I heard at church today was meant for me to hear. The lessons, the speakers, the comments people were making, it all made me feel like myself again. I also came across this quote today in my browsing:

"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever..." Baroness Karen Blixen

After the rain stopped this afternoon I drove to my parent's house for dinner and as I was driving on the freeway I couldn't help but look at the amazing mountains that surround the valley and how beautiful they were with the green trees and snow capped tops. I am so thankful that I am still able to look around at this place I have lived for 30 years and still see it's beauty. I am also thankful to a loving Heavenly Father who knows just what I need and despite my faults still helps me. Did I mention that I love Sundays?

Movie Frenzy!

Last year was kind of a blah year for movies but I am super excited for this year. I have already seen Thor, X-Men and Pirates. But still to come is Captain America, The Green Lantern, Harry Potter, Transformers, Fast Five, Super 8, Battle Los Angeles, and Cowboys & Aliens. Great summer for movies!!!

A Whole Lot of Furry Love

One of the best things about my new truck is that doggie rides are even more fun now!

A Season of Change

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another. Anatole France

A lot of things have been happening which is why I haven't posted in a while. So here is a rundown of the last 45 or so days. I moved from my grandmothers basement to a townhouse with four other girls that I had never met before. I went from Primary chorister in a family ward, to joining a newly reorganized singles ward. I haven't had a car in over a year and just got a truck that is mine free and clear. As the end of the school year approached I was desperately looking for a summer job. My plan was to go back next school year and then do some online school in the fall. An opportunity presented itself Memorial Day weekend that changed everything. So instead of working another school year, I will be going to school full time and paying bills by making sandwiches. My personal life has also seen a lot of changes too.

It has all been a little overwhelming and the hardest part was probably saying goodbye to the great friends I have made among my co-workers at the school and to the kids. Some of those kids had been in my class for 3 years so there are a lot of memories. They are all good changes, its just a lot of adjustment. Here's to new beginnings!