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 .
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. |
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. |
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