One of the things I don't like about where I work is that they expect us to be there, even in inclement weather, no matter what. If we call in and say we can't make it because of the weather, we get an occurance and we lose our attendance bonus. Since we're dealing with a winter storm right now, we're still expected to go into work. *rolls eyes* Even if it means taking our lives into our own hands.
I'm looking out my window right now, and the snow is coming down lightly. It makes for a very beautiful scene, but it is a deadly beauty. I guess Dana (secretary at TLCA) is getting her white Christmas.
Slan go foill...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Changes coming in the New Year...
I'll be making some changes come January. One of them is that I won't be going to the IC 3rd Branch anymore. I've been there long enough and it's time for me to move on to a family ward. Thankfully I'll still be able to hit singles activities and hang with my friends there.
I'll be going to the IC 1st Ward. I already called the bishop there and told him about what I wanted to do. Bishop Sheffield is very cool. And Melissa goes to 1st ward as does Keith so I won't feel completely out of place there.
Another change is that I'm going back to school, sort of.
I'm going to take an Institute class starting January 19th. The class is on the New Testament Acts to Revelations, and will be taught by Brother Murdock. Sadly, with my work schedule, it's the only class I can take. *snif* I'd love to take a class being offered that's being taught by Bro. Mulherin, but my work schedule gets in the way. Maybe next semester.
Slan go foill...
I'll be going to the IC 1st Ward. I already called the bishop there and told him about what I wanted to do. Bishop Sheffield is very cool. And Melissa goes to 1st ward as does Keith so I won't feel completely out of place there.
Another change is that I'm going back to school, sort of.
I'm going to take an Institute class starting January 19th. The class is on the New Testament Acts to Revelations, and will be taught by Brother Murdock. Sadly, with my work schedule, it's the only class I can take. *snif* I'd love to take a class being offered that's being taught by Bro. Mulherin, but my work schedule gets in the way. Maybe next semester.
Slan go foill...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Where did the Spirit of Christmas go...?
This is what I want to know...
On Sunday night, my roommate and I were putting up the tree. I had some Christmas music on as we worked. She mentioned that she really didn't like the season. I asked her why, and what her response was really made me stop and think. She said that all people cared about in the season was giving gifts and getting gifts. They've forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, which is celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and loving one another. The commercialism is a major turn off for her.
As I essentially work for J.Crew as a CSR, the commercialism is becoming a turn off for me too. These people with disposable incomes are calling in, wanting to order what the scriptures refer to "fine apparel" for exhorbitant amounts of money. The best thing I can do from here on out is cling to the Gospel and remember why we're celebrating Christmas, remember the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, and to love my fellow man.
Slan go foill...
On Sunday night, my roommate and I were putting up the tree. I had some Christmas music on as we worked. She mentioned that she really didn't like the season. I asked her why, and what her response was really made me stop and think. She said that all people cared about in the season was giving gifts and getting gifts. They've forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, which is celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and loving one another. The commercialism is a major turn off for her.
As I essentially work for J.Crew as a CSR, the commercialism is becoming a turn off for me too. These people with disposable incomes are calling in, wanting to order what the scriptures refer to "fine apparel" for exhorbitant amounts of money. The best thing I can do from here on out is cling to the Gospel and remember why we're celebrating Christmas, remember the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, and to love my fellow man.
Slan go foill...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Rest in peace, Peter Press. Your music and creativity will be missed...
Back in March of 2007, I auditioned for a new musical called Muscatine! The Musical and got in the chorus. It was a new musical written by Peter Press and Dan Warschauer. The experience was one I will never forget.
But it wasn't until we really started rehearsals in September 2007 that I became aware that Peter Press had cancer. It wasn't until we performed that I learned his prognosis was terminal; that he was dying of cancer. From looking at him during rehearsals, he seemed fine. But then again, I didn't live in the Press household so I didn't know how debilitating the treatments and effects of the cancer were eating away at him.
He passed away this morning in a hospice house up in Davenport and funeral arrangements are pending. While I won't be able to go down to Muscatine for the funeral, his family are in my thoughts and prayers and I'm reminiscing about my own time working on the musical and learning from Peter and his music.
Peter you will be missed, you, your music, and your creativity. And may you rest in peace now.
Slan go foill...
But it wasn't until we really started rehearsals in September 2007 that I became aware that Peter Press had cancer. It wasn't until we performed that I learned his prognosis was terminal; that he was dying of cancer. From looking at him during rehearsals, he seemed fine. But then again, I didn't live in the Press household so I didn't know how debilitating the treatments and effects of the cancer were eating away at him.
He passed away this morning in a hospice house up in Davenport and funeral arrangements are pending. While I won't be able to go down to Muscatine for the funeral, his family are in my thoughts and prayers and I'm reminiscing about my own time working on the musical and learning from Peter and his music.
Peter you will be missed, you, your music, and your creativity. And may you rest in peace now.
Slan go foill...
Saturday, November 29, 2008
An adult goody-two-shoes...
I guess I could be described as the subject line in this post. I try to obey the rules as best I can, and get clarification when I need it.
There are rules and regulations in life, in the Church, and at work. I made a covenant with my Heavenly Father to obey the rules and laws set before me. As a result, I stick out like a sore thumb sometimes.
Last night, I was at work sitting at my cubicle. There's a rule up there on the calling floor that we can't have food up there so we can keep things neat and tidy (not to mention that it wouldn't do for us to have food in our mouths when we get calls!). I saw one of the other girls eating at her cubicle and I mentioned that I had gummy bears but that I was waiting until I was downstairs on my break to have one.
Her reply: "You can break the rules."
She just doesn't get it. I'm hanging onto the job with everything I have, and I will do whatever I can to stay on so I can stay out on my own.
That said, I need to finish getting ready for work.
Slan go foill...
There are rules and regulations in life, in the Church, and at work. I made a covenant with my Heavenly Father to obey the rules and laws set before me. As a result, I stick out like a sore thumb sometimes.
Last night, I was at work sitting at my cubicle. There's a rule up there on the calling floor that we can't have food up there so we can keep things neat and tidy (not to mention that it wouldn't do for us to have food in our mouths when we get calls!). I saw one of the other girls eating at her cubicle and I mentioned that I had gummy bears but that I was waiting until I was downstairs on my break to have one.
Her reply: "You can break the rules."
She just doesn't get it. I'm hanging onto the job with everything I have, and I will do whatever I can to stay on so I can stay out on my own.
That said, I need to finish getting ready for work.
Slan go foill...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Bittersweet...
Don't get me wrong. I love living in Coralville. I love being on my own; it's been a long time coming...
It's just very bittersweet, and tonight I was reminded of another sacrifice I had to make. When I made the move and took this job, I had to give up the monthly pilgrimage to Pat McGuire's to see Stephen's Green. I love Stephen's Green more than I can possibly say.
Tonight would've been another pilgrimage for me and I found myself thinking of what it would have been like to go to Davenport and see the guys, be on the stage as a Unicornette, kissing Andy and Martin goodbye. When I kissed them goodbye back in September (days before the Nauvoo conference), I had no idea it would be the last time I'd see them in concert.
All I have now are pictures, memories, and their CD's, and it will have to be enough.
Slan go foill...
It's just very bittersweet, and tonight I was reminded of another sacrifice I had to make. When I made the move and took this job, I had to give up the monthly pilgrimage to Pat McGuire's to see Stephen's Green. I love Stephen's Green more than I can possibly say.
Tonight would've been another pilgrimage for me and I found myself thinking of what it would have been like to go to Davenport and see the guys, be on the stage as a Unicornette, kissing Andy and Martin goodbye. When I kissed them goodbye back in September (days before the Nauvoo conference), I had no idea it would be the last time I'd see them in concert.
All I have now are pictures, memories, and their CD's, and it will have to be enough.
Slan go foill...
Friday, November 21, 2008
Every member a missionary...
That's the motto of the church...every member a missionary. My main problem is that I don't like to push my beliefs on people, so I'm pretty quiet about it. I figure I can try to set a good example for people I'm around, especially at work.
Recently, I was able to use my singing talents as a missionary tool. The branch had a musical fireside this past Sunday. I sang a solo song "Only One (Jessa's Song)" from The Ten Virgins. A couple of months ago, I had participated in the Stake Relief Society's presentation of it. I played Malka, one of the foolish virgins, but her song wasn't very appropriate for this particular fireside. I also sang with the choir and I hope I helped plant some seeds of faith, especially in my nephew's heart. He's only 11 and he came up with my mom to hear Jeremy play his violin. Brannen just started taking violin lessons this year so I wanted him to hear an almost professional and see what happens when he applies himself. He liked it and I took him to meet Jeremy when it was over.
But a small part of me can't help but hope that seeds of faith were planted in Brannen's heart too. :) This lass can hope.
Slan go foill...
Recently, I was able to use my singing talents as a missionary tool. The branch had a musical fireside this past Sunday. I sang a solo song "Only One (Jessa's Song)" from The Ten Virgins. A couple of months ago, I had participated in the Stake Relief Society's presentation of it. I played Malka, one of the foolish virgins, but her song wasn't very appropriate for this particular fireside. I also sang with the choir and I hope I helped plant some seeds of faith, especially in my nephew's heart. He's only 11 and he came up with my mom to hear Jeremy play his violin. Brannen just started taking violin lessons this year so I wanted him to hear an almost professional and see what happens when he applies himself. He liked it and I took him to meet Jeremy when it was over.
But a small part of me can't help but hope that seeds of faith were planted in Brannen's heart too. :) This lass can hope.
Slan go foill...
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