ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY
Posted on 28 October 2007 by Ali ||
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| So as I mentioned earlier
I have been going through old pictures. Well add to
that the fact that I found out that a friend of mine
from my mission passed away I decided it was time
to get in touch with the people that have been an
important part of my life. So tonight I found my old
phone directory from college and got in touch with
three of my old friends. Thank you to their awesome
parents! How fun it was to get in touch and to hear
how their lives are and what they have been up to.
And the fact that I have friends with 9 year old kids
still astonishes me ... time sure does fly right on
by! |
TODAY
Posted on 25 October 2007 by Ali ||
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| The day will come when
tomorrow never comes ... live today as if it is your
last so you don't have to look back with regrets. |
5x5
Posted on 22 October 2007 by Ali ||
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| Can I get away with lying
and saying I am 25? |
THE MEMORIES OF MY LIFE
Posted on 21 October 2007 by Ali ||
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 This
weekend I got a new toy ... a Canon CanoScan LIDE
600F. It is a fancy smancy scanner that does high
quality scans AND it scans negatives ...
it is so awesome! I have been going through my photos
and scanning some old ones and I am reliving some
fabulous memories of my times at Snow College. Those
were the days that I discovered a lot about the
woman that I am. Where I developed my independence
and strengthened my testimony of the Gospel. It
is here that I learned to sing and to operate a
spotlight. It is here that I was chased down for
a kiss. It is here that I danced in the fountains.
It is here that I discovered that I am an "eight
cow woman".  It
is here that I had a one on one talk with an apostle
of the Lord. It is here that I decided to serve
a mission. It is the place that I laughed, cried,
loved, learned, and was influenced by the greatest
people.
Back to scanning and reliving more
memories.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!
Posted on 20 October 2007 by Ali ||
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Last night we went with my dear brother
and sister out for dinner to celebrate Laura's birthday.
I am so grateful that Laura is apart of my life.
She always makes me happy and she gives me perspective
when Mr. Pimptastic messes with my mind! We laugh
over chick flicks and episodes over The Office.
I love you lady! Have a fabulous day!
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WHICH DUNDER MIFFLIN EMPLOYEE
ARE YOU?
Posted on 18 October 2007 by Ali ||
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Found this quiz on Facebook and it
made me laugh and I HAD to take it! Here
is my results:
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Dunder
Mifflin Personality Quiz
created with QuizFarm.com |
| You scored as Jim Halpert
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Congratulations, you're Jim! How'd you get
to be so awesome?
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Jim Halpert
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73% |
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Pam Beesly
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58% |
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Kelly Kapoor
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55% |
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Dwight
Schrute
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43% |
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Michael
Scott
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43% |
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Angela
Martin
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35% |
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Creed Bratton
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35% |
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Andy Bernard
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33% |
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Karen Fillipelli
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33% |
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Ryan Howard
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33% |
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Meredith
Palmer
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28% |
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Kevin Malone
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25% |
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Jan Levinson
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23% |
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Toby Flenderson
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15% |
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MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Posted on 18 October 2007 by Ali ||
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| This past week I have started
walking with my co-worker at lunchtime ... we have
walked down South Temple, to Memory Grove and on the
rainy days in the parking garage. I love the way I
feel after we get done ... the tingling in my legs
and how proud of myself I am at this effort. I love
it. |
HUMOR IS GREAT MEDICINE
Posted on 17 October 2007 by Ali ||
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| My friend and I were having
a fun talk about how we relate very different than
men in situations. This discussion brought to mind
this hilarious article by Dave Barry that I love ...
it is called "The
Differences Between Men and Women". You have
to read it! I love it and find it full of truth! ;o) |
LITTLE DO YOU KNOW
Posted on 13 October 2007 by Ali ||
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Most of you do not realize just how
much I have kept to myself recently. There are few
exceptions ... the people who I have let in and
realize just how much sorrow has overtaken me. I
am actually a bit surprised that I am writing this
blog.
I am extremely unhappy and full of
sorrow and pain. I have tried hard to cover this
up and wear a smile on my face and be bubbly and
happy. I try to be the person that people want me
to be. Yet I have reached a limit the last few days
... a point where I can no longer hold it all in.
I think I am realizing just how little the people
in my life know me. They do not know of my greatest
fears and how much I cling to an image that life
can one day be different. I have tried to find ways
to overcome this burden that weighs heavily on my
chest, yet it seems like the harder I try the deeper
I fall. I am not sure what else to say or if I should
have even said anything.
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HE LEFT ME SPINNING
Posted on 7 October 2007 by Ali ||
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Okay this is a random rant that I
need to get off my chest.
I consider myself lucky because I
have fabulous friends. Female and male. I often
talk about how I love being a woman and how I love
the women in my life. I rarely focus on the men.
Today I am going to do that ... but this time it
will be a bit different because I am going to focus
on the loves and frustrations of knowing the opposite
sex.
Guys confuse the heck out of me. Maybe
it comes from the fact that I am a girl and it is
just not something that I will ever figure out.
Maybe it has to do with being raised by only my
mom with no brothers. Maybe it is just me. Yet the
harder I try to understand them the more in circles
I end up. The thing is I start to figure out one
and then another one likes to throw me for a curve.
I hate that they focus on the physical parts of
the girls. I hate that sometimes video games and
cars/bikes are more important than people. I hate
that we are supposed to let them make the first
move. I hate that they start being one way and you
get used to it and then they decide to change things
without letting you know. I hate that they use you
and take advantage of the fact that you will always
be there. I hate that they assume that you know
how they feel ... just say it every once in awhile.
I love that they don't freak out if
you don't call or email them back right away. They
are a lot more patient then us crazy gals! I love
that they don't read into everything ... heck I
do it enough for both of us! I love that they don't
tease me (too much) when I jump during the scary
part of the movie! I love that when they tease me
it is in away that I feel cared for. I love that
they are forgiving and understand that you are a
silly and crazy girl! I love that they are able
to give blessings and are willing when you call
and ask. I love that when they hold your hand you
feel safe and secure.
I love having guys who are the brothers
I have never had in my life. I love that they tease
me and we can goof off and laugh. I love that they
give the BEST hugs. No offense to the women but
no gal pal can hug like my guy friends. Spud Butt
and Chewy take the cake here! There is nothing like
being wrapped up in their arms and feeling completely
loved!
So as frustrating as I can find them
at times, I consider myself very blessed to have
them in my life.
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I LOVE FALL!
Posted on 6 October 2007 by Ali ||
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| I love fall! I love the
colored leaves, the brisk air, the fuzzy sweaters,
drinking hot chocolate, eating pumpkin chocolate chip
cookies and general conference. This morning I am
watching the first session of conference and am excited
to hear who the new member of the first presidency
will be. Plus I am anxious to hear from President
Gordon B. Hinckley. He truly is one of my heroes and
I am always uplifted by listening to his messages
and comforted by his humor and love. Oh what a glorious
weekend it will be. |
LET IT RAIN ... POURING
ALL AROUND ME
Posted on 3 October 2007 by Ali ||
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 As
many of you know, Faith Hill is probably my favorite
recording artist and yesterday she released her
"The Hits" Album which chronicles her
15 years in the music industry. The lyrics to one
of her songs really seems to hit home with what
I have been dealing with this past week and I wanted
to share:
You can wear your sorrow like an old raincoat
You can save your tears in a bottle made of
gold
But the glitter on the sidewalk always shines
Yeah, even God needs to cry sometimes |
Oh let it rain
Let it fall, I’m gonna be okay so let it
rain
Let it wash my tears away
Tomorrow’s another day, yeah |
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Drowning with No Life Preserver
Posted on 30 September 2007 by Ali ||
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| Last night I attended the
General Women's Broadcast and was so rejuvenated and
uplifted by the messages. This past week I have been
striving to grow closwer to my Father in Heaven. And
then today I feel like I am drowning in a sea of black
water. Everytime I try to get things on track and
am starting to feel at peace the more I start to loose
my grip and keep slidding farther and farther down.
I feel as if I am totally and completely alone. I
tried to reach for a life preserver but it has just
been pulled farther and farther away with each attempt.
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Comfortable
Posted on 29 September 2007 by Ali ||
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| A friend and I were talking
today with how comfortable we are with other individuals.
It made me think of how much we open up to the people
in our lives. Am I more comfortable sharing myself
with a stranger on the internet or with my best friend
on the phone? I am not sure I can answer that question,
but it has really given me much to think about. |
He Brings Flowers to Everyone
Posted on 27 September 2007 by Ali ||
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have been reminded this week about the importance
of relationships. The people in our life are truly
important from our parents to our siblings to our
friends to our neighbors and co-workers. Those relationships
play an important part in our lives from sitting and
talking with a friend on break about some guy in your
life who is confusing the heck out of you to those
precious moments when small arms hug my neck and leave
me feeling loved. Each of these relationships are
priceless. Yet the relationship that I cherish the
most is the one with my best friend, my Saviour Jesus
Christ. He is always listening and blessing our lives
by His example and sacrafice. No other relationship
is more special. I am realizing this more and more
each day |
The Family That
Plays Together
Posted on 25 September 2007 by Ali ||
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 If
you do not know the Brinton family, then you truly
are missing an amazing opportunity to be blessed
by these amazing individuals. I met the Brinton's
during the time I worked at East High School. Their
daughter Stephanie was a senior and on the Women's
Varsity Basketball team. We started talking one
day and the rest is history ... we just clicked.
Next came Sally. She came to support Stephie and
we started talking. Every member of the family I
have met, it has been an instant connection.
 I
have had the priviledge to travel with them to Mobile,
Alabama & New York City, New York. I have studied
the scriptures with them, attended various scholarship
programs, piano performances, and much more. They
are a great blessing in my life and I am glad to
call them my friends.
They are the featured story in
the October 2007 issue of the New Era Magazine.
Go here
to learn more about this amazing family!
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Embarking on a New Journey
Posted on 24 September 2007 by Ali ||
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| This week I have embarked
on a new adventure into unknown territory. I am unsure
of my footing and clumsily take each step. This adventure
is scary and exciting at the same time. I hope that
my footsteps will lead me down the path that I desire
to go. No matter where this journey leads me I have
already started learning much about myself through
this experience. I pray that I only become stronger
and learn more about myself with each step. |
The First Day of Fall
Posted on 23 September 2007 by Ali ||
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| Today is the official first
day of fall ... how perfect that the air is crisp
and it is cool and rainy outside! I love the colors
of the trees and the feel of the breeze. I love wearing
my fuzzy warm sweaters and drinking a cup of hot chocolate.
The canyons are calling my name and I am looking forward
to taking my camera up and exploring the beauty of
our Utah mountains. What a glorious day! |
Growing Up And Young at
Heart
Posted on 22 September 2007 by Ali ||
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As a child I loved ice cream. Yet
I don't have to be 5 to still love the creamy goodness
of a bowl of vanilla ice cream covered with chocolate
syrup. I have been thinking a lot about how now
matter how old you are there are some things in
life that still bring you joy just like it did in
your childhood.
- Ice Cream
- Daisies
- Strawberry Milk
- Running in the rain
- The Star Spangled Banner being sang
- Fresh bread
- A brand new box of crayons
- Swinging on the swings at the playground
- Chocolate!
- Going swimming
- Making snow angels in the fresh snow
I am so glad that I am young at heart and can find
joy in the most beautiful and simple of things.
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Changes
Posted on 3 September 2007 by Ali ||
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| You will notice that I
redid the layout featuring singer Josh Groban. This
past week I attended his concert here in Salt Lake
City. It was absolutely amazing. I was so touched
by the music that I was even brought to tears. The
beauty that music possess always amazes me. I tried
to put that beauty into this layout. I hope you enjoy
it. |
