this is what i made :)
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
a post a post!!
Here's a link to my second diy post on the other blog in case you didnt know i had it :)
Monday, April 22, 2013
Alvin.
so yesterday in relief society, our wonderful teacher shared a quote that really stuck with me. and i'm gonna share it with you.
good better best. never let it rest. until your good becomes better, and your better best. -Tim Duncan
and another that goes hand in hand.
turn your cants into cans, and your dreams into plans. -Kobi Yamada
the first one can be misinterpreted though, so i'm going to try and explain it as best i can.
I'm sure plenty of you have heard the saying Good Better Best. but i hadn't heard the second half until just yesterday. it's kinda catchy :)
So. some people when they initially read this quote might think, "well dangit, i'm not perfect, this is unrealistic" (i sure did) but it isn't about perfection, it's about reaching true potential. and everybody, no matter where they are in tall the walks of life, has room to improve on something.
It might be being nicer to your siblings. it might be getting better at saving your money. hey, it might even be as simple as just putting a smile on your face in the morning, and reminding yourself of all the things you have been blessed with. I know i have MOUNDS of room for improvement, and looking into a figurative mirror back at myself, it tends to be daunting.... but we also have to remember to take things one step at a time. I find the things in my life that worked out the best were the ones that i spent more time and effort on, and really tried my best to accomplish.
Ok. so i'm not suggesting that you grab your own figurative mirror and pick out all the things about yourself that need to be better. no. that will only wind you up between a rock and a hard place. trust me on this.... I learnt something important whilst recently seeking professionally guided advice... self awareness. I was taught to really step outside myself and figure out why it was i was doing everything the way i was. NOT EASY.
this took me a long time to grasp, and even now i still haven't really figured it out. but it's really helping. don't be afraid to ask yourself questions. and DO NOT under any circumstances be dishonest with yourself. you're probably going to rediscover some skeletons that you buried ages ago, but it isn't until you actually deal with them that you can move on and take another step towards being your best self.
Something that I discovered amidst my journey is that i am secretly very selfish. every time i was presented with a choice, my decision was based on the answer to the question, 'what's in it for me??' no. it's good to want to help yourself, but in discovering this dirty little secret, i also discovered a pretty little trick. When you ask yourself instead the question, 'what's in it for YOU??' ME benefits more than she would had she asked herself the previous question. (please ignore the awful grammar in that sentence...) So i'll close with a story.
After work one day i was sitting on the bench waiting for the bus listening to some Brigit Mendler (yaya breakup songs) and just enjoying myself. When I'm approached by a native man. He looks a little worn out and beaten, but still somehow glowing. He sparks up a conversation with me, beginning with "you look like you're going somewhere in life, what grade are you in??" at first i'm not sure whether to take that as a compliment, but i kindly reply that i'm actually in university. his face just lit up even more as he replied "good for you. we need more bright young people like you getting good jobs. keep it up, you're great" I smiled, and put my headphones back in, and turned up my music to drown out the white noise that is down town lethbridge. When another native man approached me. this one was poorly dressed and even more scraggly looking. he sheepishly approached me and asked "could you do me a really big favor? i haven't eaten all day and i don't think i have enough change for a hot dog. could you spot me?" I didn't know what to say. i thought for a second. i had enough time to grab him a hot dog and catch my bus home. so up i got. :) luckily Red Dog was just across the street. He introduced himself as Alvin (I think...), and i gave him my name, impressed by his cheeriness. then he opens the door for me. "dang this guy must have really had a great life once upon a time. he's super kind" as we approach the counter i realize i left my wallet at work (oops) so i ask the kind gentlemen behind the counter how much it would cost to buy a hot dog, and we realize that Alvin had enough change after all. i was still bummed cuz i would have wanted to get him at least two. But as i made sure he got his food, he turned to me, offered his fist for a good ol' bump and wished me a good day.
Alvin changed my outlook on life. and i wish i could really thank him for it.... He taught me to pose the second question to myself... 'what's in it for YOU'
So I'm getting better, and making my good better, my better best, and planning my dreams.
:) later
good better best. never let it rest. until your good becomes better, and your better best. -Tim Duncan
and another that goes hand in hand.
turn your cants into cans, and your dreams into plans. -Kobi Yamada
the first one can be misinterpreted though, so i'm going to try and explain it as best i can.
I'm sure plenty of you have heard the saying Good Better Best. but i hadn't heard the second half until just yesterday. it's kinda catchy :)
So. some people when they initially read this quote might think, "well dangit, i'm not perfect, this is unrealistic" (i sure did) but it isn't about perfection, it's about reaching true potential. and everybody, no matter where they are in tall the walks of life, has room to improve on something.
It might be being nicer to your siblings. it might be getting better at saving your money. hey, it might even be as simple as just putting a smile on your face in the morning, and reminding yourself of all the things you have been blessed with. I know i have MOUNDS of room for improvement, and looking into a figurative mirror back at myself, it tends to be daunting.... but we also have to remember to take things one step at a time. I find the things in my life that worked out the best were the ones that i spent more time and effort on, and really tried my best to accomplish.
Ok. so i'm not suggesting that you grab your own figurative mirror and pick out all the things about yourself that need to be better. no. that will only wind you up between a rock and a hard place. trust me on this.... I learnt something important whilst recently seeking professionally guided advice... self awareness. I was taught to really step outside myself and figure out why it was i was doing everything the way i was. NOT EASY.
this took me a long time to grasp, and even now i still haven't really figured it out. but it's really helping. don't be afraid to ask yourself questions. and DO NOT under any circumstances be dishonest with yourself. you're probably going to rediscover some skeletons that you buried ages ago, but it isn't until you actually deal with them that you can move on and take another step towards being your best self.
Something that I discovered amidst my journey is that i am secretly very selfish. every time i was presented with a choice, my decision was based on the answer to the question, 'what's in it for me??' no. it's good to want to help yourself, but in discovering this dirty little secret, i also discovered a pretty little trick. When you ask yourself instead the question, 'what's in it for YOU??' ME benefits more than she would had she asked herself the previous question. (please ignore the awful grammar in that sentence...) So i'll close with a story.
After work one day i was sitting on the bench waiting for the bus listening to some Brigit Mendler (yaya breakup songs) and just enjoying myself. When I'm approached by a native man. He looks a little worn out and beaten, but still somehow glowing. He sparks up a conversation with me, beginning with "you look like you're going somewhere in life, what grade are you in??" at first i'm not sure whether to take that as a compliment, but i kindly reply that i'm actually in university. his face just lit up even more as he replied "good for you. we need more bright young people like you getting good jobs. keep it up, you're great" I smiled, and put my headphones back in, and turned up my music to drown out the white noise that is down town lethbridge. When another native man approached me. this one was poorly dressed and even more scraggly looking. he sheepishly approached me and asked "could you do me a really big favor? i haven't eaten all day and i don't think i have enough change for a hot dog. could you spot me?" I didn't know what to say. i thought for a second. i had enough time to grab him a hot dog and catch my bus home. so up i got. :) luckily Red Dog was just across the street. He introduced himself as Alvin (I think...), and i gave him my name, impressed by his cheeriness. then he opens the door for me. "dang this guy must have really had a great life once upon a time. he's super kind" as we approach the counter i realize i left my wallet at work (oops) so i ask the kind gentlemen behind the counter how much it would cost to buy a hot dog, and we realize that Alvin had enough change after all. i was still bummed cuz i would have wanted to get him at least two. But as i made sure he got his food, he turned to me, offered his fist for a good ol' bump and wished me a good day.
Alvin changed my outlook on life. and i wish i could really thank him for it.... He taught me to pose the second question to myself... 'what's in it for YOU'
So I'm getting better, and making my good better, my better best, and planning my dreams.
:) later
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
49
so. my life has become significantly less interesting. and as you can tell i have stopped posting on the good old blogalog. which may be affecting some of you and i apologize. i just dont have anything to write hah. Here are some questions that i answered.....
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name according to my parents, was the first french woman to enter canada..? idk
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Wednesday the 10th
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yea sure
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Ummmmm i dont think i have one
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Nope.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yea I think so
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
A lot less than I used to.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yep
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Probably not.... haha i'm not really one to live on the edge
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Cinnamon Toast Crunch :) or Golden Grahams. thats a toss up...
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Only if I have to
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Nope... hah
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Cherry Cheescake
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their eyes
15. RED OR PINK?
Pink. i dont own a lot of red actually
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My lack of emotional control
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My missionary friends!!!!!
18.( This question was dumb.... had something to do with a diet book.... skipped it.)
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
I'm barefoot :)
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Gluten free crackers.... haha
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The Fall Song by Bridgit Mendler
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Mint Green
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Fresh cut grass, a good cologne, and barbecue season :)
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Arlene Cook haha
25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Beach House at the bottom of a mountain
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
None?
27. HAIR COLOR?
Golden dirty blonde
28. EYE COLOR?
Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Not anymore. I'm too lazy to go buy new ones.
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
SUSHIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings. I HATE scary movies......
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Grey/Silver
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
I prefer summer
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs. No, kisses. No... I can't decide.....
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Strawberry rhubarb pie.... mmmmmmm
37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Ummmmm..... Cardio i suppose
38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Both
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
More like waiting for one to come out
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
N/A
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
A baby's laugh :)
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles. Easy.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Hawaii.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Singing??
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
........
48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
Beige..?
49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
N/A
50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS?
Not really. But oh well...
k cool. peace. hopefully life gets interesting enough for me to continue to blog on a regular basis again
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name according to my parents, was the first french woman to enter canada..? idk
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Wednesday the 10th
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yea sure
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Ummmmm i dont think i have one
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Nope.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yea I think so
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
A lot less than I used to.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yep
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Probably not.... haha i'm not really one to live on the edge
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Cinnamon Toast Crunch :) or Golden Grahams. thats a toss up...
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Only if I have to
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Nope... hah
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Cherry Cheescake
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their eyes
15. RED OR PINK?
Pink. i dont own a lot of red actually
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My lack of emotional control
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My missionary friends!!!!!
18.( This question was dumb.... had something to do with a diet book.... skipped it.)
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
I'm barefoot :)
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Gluten free crackers.... haha
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The Fall Song by Bridgit Mendler
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Mint Green
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Fresh cut grass, a good cologne, and barbecue season :)
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Arlene Cook haha
25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Beach House at the bottom of a mountain
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
None?
27. HAIR COLOR?
Golden dirty blonde
28. EYE COLOR?
Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Not anymore. I'm too lazy to go buy new ones.
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
SUSHIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings. I HATE scary movies......
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Grey/Silver
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
I prefer summer
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs. No, kisses. No... I can't decide.....
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Strawberry rhubarb pie.... mmmmmmm
37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Ummmmm..... Cardio i suppose
38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Both
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
More like waiting for one to come out
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
N/A
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
A baby's laugh :)
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles. Easy.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Hawaii.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Singing??
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
........
48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
Beige..?
49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
N/A
50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS?
Not really. But oh well...
k cool. peace. hopefully life gets interesting enough for me to continue to blog on a regular basis again
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