Tonight was the Regional Dance. I was having a bad attitude... And I quote myself from my journal, "Someone kill me and string me up so I don't have to go! Okay I am sure it will be fine. I don't wanna go! !!!!!!!! No!!!!" I was being a little melodramatic. For instance, I really hope no one kills me.
I tried to get friends to go but they were either busy, avoiding my question, or not answering. So I went alone and wished my cat could come with me (true story). It worked out though, because I got to get out of my comfort bubble and mingle with people. I also tried to meet new people when they were standing all alone. I hate that feeling, and I think all people do, so I got out there!
I danced a lot! Fast ones are my favorites, but slow ones are okay. I hate making awkward small talk.
One guy told me I was the best writer, though I am pretty sure he has never read my work. I told another dude I used to live by him and asked him how life is now that he is graduated. He was creeped out because I know where he lives (we bought goats from them once), and he wanted to know how in the world I knew he was graduated. I live in a small town, OKAY? Haha he was freaked out.
At eleven fifty I drove home and counted down with the fam. Banged some pans. Less fun than the regional dance, actually!
I wanted to die, but it was seriously so fun! Why did I have such a bad pov? Oh, well.
Well, a lot will change this year.
Love, Ri.
31.12.11
Day Something...
I forgot which day I am on. Haha :)
So, guess where I am since I last posted? HELAMAN!! By the end of the day I hope to be on 3 Nephi 10. So I have 26 more chapters to read today. Shall be fun! I have read 255 pages so far. It feels pretty cool. I keep falling asleep at one in the morning and waking at five am to finish! Ha. So now daytime is when I need to do it.
Christmas was great! I loved seeing the little kids open their presents. I really love hearing the Christmas bells that ring even now. Beautiful.
For three or four years I have wanted a graphics tablet. Guess what I got this year? A graphics tablet! WOOT! Dunno the ins and outs yet though.
Well, that's all for now folks! I still have homework, a package to send, reading to do, and a Regional Dance to attend! Woo, I am busy today. -_-
Love,
Mariah
So, guess where I am since I last posted? HELAMAN!! By the end of the day I hope to be on 3 Nephi 10. So I have 26 more chapters to read today. Shall be fun! I have read 255 pages so far. It feels pretty cool. I keep falling asleep at one in the morning and waking at five am to finish! Ha. So now daytime is when I need to do it.
Christmas was great! I loved seeing the little kids open their presents. I really love hearing the Christmas bells that ring even now. Beautiful.
For three or four years I have wanted a graphics tablet. Guess what I got this year? A graphics tablet! WOOT! Dunno the ins and outs yet though.
Well, that's all for now folks! I still have homework, a package to send, reading to do, and a Regional Dance to attend! Woo, I am busy today. -_-
Love,
Mariah
24.12.11
Day Two
This is day two of my challenge! This one was interesting. I kept falling asleep... I woke up at one (I am pretty sure Heavenly Father woke me up) and kept reading. Then I fell asleep again and woke up at five. I kept reading and finished at five fourty! Ha!
I used to think two chapters was long. Now I think it is a piece of pie! I love this! Wouldn't be able to keep it up during school time, but really it is amazing. I had never realized just how much the Book of Mormon testifies of Christ. He is taught and prophesied of all the time! I really liked Mosiah 14:3-5. " He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Tonight I read to Mosiah 19. I started on Mosiah 2. :)
Marty Christmas to All and to All A Good Night!!! !!!
Love,
Mariah
I used to think two chapters was long. Now I think it is a piece of pie! I love this! Wouldn't be able to keep it up during school time, but really it is amazing. I had never realized just how much the Book of Mormon testifies of Christ. He is taught and prophesied of all the time! I really liked Mosiah 14:3-5. " He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Tonight I read to Mosiah 19. I started on Mosiah 2. :)
Marty Christmas to All and to All A Good Night!!! !!!
Love,
Mariah
23.12.11
Day One
Well hello!
A while ago I read a novel entitled "Growing Up Gracie" (yes, I know that title should be underlined or italicized, but my phone won't let me). It is a sort of coming-of-age book about a girl named Gracie. In it she reads the Book of Mormon over Christmas break. She ends up really praying about it to see I it is true and gains her own testimony. This story struck a chord with me.
I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon, but I want to always seek ways to strengthen it.
President Henry B Eyring said in the 2011 YW Broadcast, "I hope that you all have proved that promise for yourself or that you will do it soon. The answer may not come in a single and powerful spiritual experience. For me it came quietly at first. But it comes ever more forcefully each time I have read and prayed over the Book of Mormon.
“And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”
“Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
“And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost."
I do not depend on what has happened in the past. To keep my living testimony of the Book of Mormon secure, I receive the promise of Moroni often. I don’t take that blessing of a testimony for granted as a perpetual entitlement.
Testimony requires the nurturing by the prayer of faith, the hungering for the word of God in the scriptures, and the obedience to the truth we have received. There is danger in neglecting prayer. There is danger to our testimony in only casual study and reading of the scriptures. They are necessary nutrients for our testimony.
He has also taught us that, in addition to choosing to be obedient, we must ask in prayer for testimony of truth."
So I have decided to read the BoM this Christmas break. I am starting from where I was reading, which was 2 Nephi 31.
So far I am on Jacob 7!!! Woooo!
A while ago I read a novel entitled "Growing Up Gracie" (yes, I know that title should be underlined or italicized, but my phone won't let me). It is a sort of coming-of-age book about a girl named Gracie. In it she reads the Book of Mormon over Christmas break. She ends up really praying about it to see I it is true and gains her own testimony. This story struck a chord with me.
I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon, but I want to always seek ways to strengthen it.
President Henry B Eyring said in the 2011 YW Broadcast, "I hope that you all have proved that promise for yourself or that you will do it soon. The answer may not come in a single and powerful spiritual experience. For me it came quietly at first. But it comes ever more forcefully each time I have read and prayed over the Book of Mormon.
“And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.”
“Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
“And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost."
I do not depend on what has happened in the past. To keep my living testimony of the Book of Mormon secure, I receive the promise of Moroni often. I don’t take that blessing of a testimony for granted as a perpetual entitlement.
Testimony requires the nurturing by the prayer of faith, the hungering for the word of God in the scriptures, and the obedience to the truth we have received. There is danger in neglecting prayer. There is danger to our testimony in only casual study and reading of the scriptures. They are necessary nutrients for our testimony.
He has also taught us that, in addition to choosing to be obedient, we must ask in prayer for testimony of truth."
So I have decided to read the BoM this Christmas break. I am starting from where I was reading, which was 2 Nephi 31.
So far I am on Jacob 7!!! Woooo!
20.12.11
Dear Websites, I applaud you!
I have found two joyous websites that I fancy to tell all my dear friends about.
1. Quizlet.com
If only I had known of this blessed website last year! (Except I kinda enjoy showing off my large collect of APUSH flashcard handwritten and gruellingly made, I know, I'm bad.) BACK TO MY POINT: This website is revolved around flashcards and studying! With easy, organized, and interactive abilities, this website in a must-need-to-know-about for all studiers! I have a co-app that is compatible with Quizlet and capable of storing my Quizlet flashcards directly on my phone! Making my studying portable and oh-so-very convenient! :D Dear Quizlet, you are my pride and joy.
Beside the point... For my Exploring Education as a Potential Career class I went to the Middle school to do some observations! I was in Mrs. Vanderwood's class. It was fun to listen into the 8th grade U.S. History class. If we were able to have stayed longer Mrs. Vanderwood said we could have played Jeopardy with the class! I wish I could have stayed longer to see how I would have done.....
2. Pintrest.com
Second praise-worthy website! My sister showed it to me! It is her new obsession. It is very similar to the app Mariah kindly shared with me called CraftGawker (which in terms of apps is very delightful, obsession making, and idea stimulating!) Pintrest is, quoting my sister, "like facebook but not made for social connection and drama but rather a scrapbook of all things great that you love!" Okay... I really paraphrased it. I am not so good at the whole direct quoting business.... Ask anyone. But back to the main point.... PINTREST ROCKS and I know that it is right down Mariah's alley. (To clear confusion of which my post may have caused, Pintrest is not like facebook. It is quite extremely different. Though you can find your friends and see what kind of crafts, quotes, food, and Harry Potter paraphernalia they may be delighting in.)
Signing off: Emma Rose
Spelling: 8. Now only if there was a website that would cure my spelling-deficentness
CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES if it strikes your fancy, it sure did mine.
1. Quizlet.com
If only I had known of this blessed website last year! (Except I kinda enjoy showing off my large collect of APUSH flashcard handwritten and gruellingly made, I know, I'm bad.) BACK TO MY POINT: This website is revolved around flashcards and studying! With easy, organized, and interactive abilities, this website in a must-need-to-know-about for all studiers! I have a co-app that is compatible with Quizlet and capable of storing my Quizlet flashcards directly on my phone! Making my studying portable and oh-so-very convenient! :D Dear Quizlet, you are my pride and joy.
Beside the point... For my Exploring Education as a Potential Career class I went to the Middle school to do some observations! I was in Mrs. Vanderwood's class. It was fun to listen into the 8th grade U.S. History class. If we were able to have stayed longer Mrs. Vanderwood said we could have played Jeopardy with the class! I wish I could have stayed longer to see how I would have done.....
2. Pintrest.com
Second praise-worthy website! My sister showed it to me! It is her new obsession. It is very similar to the app Mariah kindly shared with me called CraftGawker (which in terms of apps is very delightful, obsession making, and idea stimulating!) Pintrest is, quoting my sister, "like facebook but not made for social connection and drama but rather a scrapbook of all things great that you love!" Okay... I really paraphrased it. I am not so good at the whole direct quoting business.... Ask anyone. But back to the main point.... PINTREST ROCKS and I know that it is right down Mariah's alley. (To clear confusion of which my post may have caused, Pintrest is not like facebook. It is quite extremely different. Though you can find your friends and see what kind of crafts, quotes, food, and Harry Potter paraphernalia they may be delighting in.)
Signing off: Emma Rose
Spelling: 8. Now only if there was a website that would cure my spelling-deficentness
CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES if it strikes your fancy, it sure did mine.
8.12.11
IT IS CHRISTMAS!
Guess what! I recently learned how to crochet! It is seriously so fun and so easy. I Iearned probably two weeks ago and have already crocheted a phone cozy and some hair bows! Seriously, you can learn. It is easy!
Also: listen to these bells. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5us8Qu3loL0&sns=em ) It makes me feel so happy every single time I hear it. It is amazing. "The spirit of Christmas is Christ!" --Thomas S Monson
Go read the story of Christ's birth in Luke, A Christmas Carol, and the Mansion! Spread cheer everywhere you go! Give service! Share the gospel! Just do it!
Love,
Mariah
Also: listen to these bells. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5us8Qu3loL0&sns=em ) It makes me feel so happy every single time I hear it. It is amazing. "The spirit of Christmas is Christ!" --Thomas S Monson
Go read the story of Christ's birth in Luke, A Christmas Carol, and the Mansion! Spread cheer everywhere you go! Give service! Share the gospel! Just do it!
Love,
Mariah
AP Calculus and My Friends
AP Calc can be a pretty boring subject. If you have a lame teacher and lame friends. AND I HAVE NEITHER!
Also, one of my friends (won't name any names...) believes the kid who sits next to us is a spy. I think she is joking; he can't be one. We both are having fun with this though! Here is her reasoning.
Love, Mariah
Also, one of my friends (won't name any names...) believes the kid who sits next to us is a spy. I think she is joking; he can't be one. We both are having fun with this though! Here is her reasoning.
Love, Mariah
1.12.11
Burreezzziiing!
It's DECEMBER FIRST! And I am determined to make this Christmas count.
Wanna see what shoes I am wearing to bed? My house is freezing!
-Emma Rose
Spelling... Silly auto spell check! Now I can't count. What a pain helpful technology is... Haha ;)
Wanna see what shoes I am wearing to bed? My house is freezing!
-Emma Rose
Spelling... Silly auto spell check! Now I can't count. What a pain helpful technology is... Haha ;)
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