Waiting

One of the worst things in dating is the waiting. I was talking to a friend about this. Sometimes waiting happens because of a misunderstanding, but normally it’s because one of two participates isn’t interested.

I am reminded of one of my favorite movies, “He’s just not that into you” and the advice Alex gives Gigi, “Trust me when I say if a guy is treating you like he doesn’t [care], he genuinely doesn’t [care]. No exceptions.” And one of the first lessons taught in the movie that “If a guy doesn’t call you, he doesn’t want to call you.”

I’ve been there. Waiting for a boy to call is the worst. I hate it! Mostly because with my experience they don’t call.. ever! I don’t get it either. Why on earth bother to ask for my number if you had no intention of using it?

Another thing Alex tells Gigi is that if a guy wants to be with a girl, he will make it happen, and told her once he called every girl with the name of a girl he liked in the phone book till he found the right one. A few months ago I actually had a boy call me that I didn’t give my number to. It was awesome! I was so impressed, and quite shocked, that the boys I did give my number to never called me, but this one who I didn’t.. did. :)

Unfortunately, that didn’t work out, as you can tell. I’m still single. It was as if he was playing with one of those flowers, you know? “I like her, I like her not, I like her, I like her not..” I couldn’t stand the mix signals or this silly waiting game he was playing so I took that flower (metaphorically) and smashed it to the ground and moved on to a different boy interests. Who ended up not liking me either. No big surprise there.

Oh well. That’s how this dating game works. For me anyways. It’s never a two way street. Either the boy likes me or I like him. Never is it that we like each other. I try to give the guys that like me a shot, but for one reason or another it doesn’t work out. Perhaps I’m meant to be forever single. *Shrug*

Sincerely,
Sarah

Five Opportunities of YSA

A talk was given yesterday in my YSA (Young Single Adult) ward that I really enjoyed by one of my new friends Cristi. She is amazing. :) She is getting married this weekend. Yay. :) (She’s 28. Honestly, I love it when girls older than me get married. It makes me feel like there’s still hope for me. LOL.)

In her talk she passed down some of her wisdom. What she has discovered in the last 10 years of attending the YSA wards- what our opportunities in being part of a YSA ward. She made a list of five things.

1. The Opportunity of Callings
We have such an amazing opportunity of having callings in the church. To teaching, to serving on a committee, to ward missionary, and of course leadership positions. It’s a great opportunity to have a calling that will prepare us for future callings. :)

2. The Opportunity of Learning
We learn as we take part of our callings, as well as when we participate in our classes. We have an amazing opportunity to learn from one another.

3. The Opportunity to Date
Uh oh. The dreaded “D” word. lol. Contrary to popular believe, the YSA ward’s main purpose is not to date and get married. It’s just a “Perk” ;) An opportunity.

4. The Opportunity to be a Friend
We have an amazing opportunity in a YSA ward to meet others around our same age. To make friends. :) This is true. I’ve made lots of new friends since I started attending the YSA ward. :)

5. The Opportunity of the time you have now.
Which summaries everything. The time we have to enjoy the single life. In discovering who we are- through our different church callings, learning from one another, making friends, and yes even dating. :)

So yeah. That’s the recap of the five great opportunities of the YSA ward. :)

Sincerely,
Sarah

Choices.

Last night I watched a Christmas movie on TV “Dear Santa” A part of the movie that stuck out to me was conversation the main character had with another not so main character. (lol) About how life is about making choices. And he pointed out that life is a gamble. Ever choice we make is a risk. Aka leap of faith. I realized I’m not a big risk taker. I’ve always been one to take the safe road. But like I said in one of my latest post, I need to make some big choices in my life. Mainly my education. I need to try if I am to succeed. To take leap of faith. I think I’ve found it, but I’m not sure. I plan to meet with a councilor up at the college to see if what I’m thinking is the right course. Wish me luck. :)

Sincerely,
Sarah

Pressure

Pressing down on me
Pressing down on you
No man asked for
Under Pressure!
(Queen)

Last night I was talking to my sister-in-law about the pressure I seem to be under in being single, aka menace to society. The pressure that is place on me to get married, and gave me advice not to worry about it, and not to settle. And also how there is more to life than getting married and having a family. I just need to figure out what my purpose is. hum… :/

-Sarah

Try you must, Succeed you will

This quoted is by Jedi Master Yoda from Star Wars. This week my wise friend Cathy quoted this to me, and I plan to make my new quote for life. I need to try if I wish to be successful. In everything I do. To farthing my education, to gaining a better social life. (like *cough* dating) I need to set goals, work toward them, and go forward with courage and faith. :)

Recently I read an article by President Monson found in the January 1987 Ensign titled “Meeting your Goliath” I came across the article as I was reading my Mom's journals. She talked about this article and I decided to read it myself. :)

President Monson advises us to examine our own lifes: “..might we look carefully at our own lives and judge our courage, or faith. Is there a Goliath in your life? .. Does he stand squarely between you and your desired happiness?”

I feel my Goliath has always been my shyness. Some days it feels like a curse. It’s been my new year’s resolution this year to “break” out my shell, and I feel I’ve made somewhat of a “crack” I still have a long way to go however. :/

It’s like my “heart and mind” post a while back. I find that I am hiding who I am behind my shyness. Why am I shy? Why am I so scared to let others see the real me? I think perhaps we all have this fear of letting others in on different levels or degrees.

President Monson continues, “Just as David went to the brook, well might we go to our source of supply- The Lord. What polished stones will you select to defeat the Goliath that is robbing you of your happiness by smoothing your opportunities? May I offer suggestions?”

lol! I love that last line. Of course you can! ;)
I now will tell you a summary of what these five stones are.

First Stone: COURAGE.
President Monson then talks about Laman and Lemuel going to get the plates and how they lacked courage, which took from them opportunity. Nephi was courageous however. ;) with a “I will GO and DO..” Attitude. :) (1 Nephi 3:7)

Second Stone: EFFORT
Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually. “Thurst in thy sickle with all thy might” was not just for missionaries. We all need to put forth effort in our lives to overcome our challenges/trials. Our Goliaths.

Third Stone: HUMILITY
One of my all-time favorite scriptures- D&C 112:10 “Be thou humble and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand and give thee answers to thy prayers.” The Lord will give us aid, just like He did for David. :)

Forth Stone: PRAYER
We need Our Father’s help if we are to succeed. He wants to bless us. All we need to do is ask, and have faith/trust in Him. :)

Fifth Stone: LOVE OF DUTY
“Duty is not merely to do the thing we ought to do, but to do it when we should, whether we like it or not” ;) I like the definition. It’s not always easy doing the right thing. It can be very scary. However.. it is our duty. :)

“Armed with this selection of five polished stones to be propelled by the mighty sling of Faith, we need then but take the staff of Virtue to steady us, and we are ready to meet our Goliath, wherever, and however we find him.”

I loved this article and hope now I am now better prepared to face my Goliath that tells me I am not good enough to go away for good. ;) With the Lords help I know I can do it.

Try I must, Succeed I will. ;)

Sincerely,
Sarah


http://lds.org/ensign/1987/01/meeting-your-goliath?lang=eng&query=goliath+(name%3a

From the Beginning.

Life is good. I can’t express how much joy I am finding in reading my Mother’s journals. I’m not only getting to know her better, but my Father as well. It’s been really fun reading about my early early childhood, and hearing her tell me how well he took such great care of us. I am also realizing how he still does. :) At times I feel he knows me better than I know myself, and now I understand why. He’s been there for me from the very beginning. :) Those early childhood years that I don’t remember, well he does. :)

It also makes me see another perspective, an eternal one. One I gained in reading “The Brothers” the first book in the Great and Terrible series about the premortal life. I’ve said on many occasions, but I truly know that my Heavenly Father knows me better than I know myself, and it’s because He has always been there. He’s been there since the beginning. Just like my early childhood, I don’t remember what the life before this one was like. But He remembers. He remembers me and my potential.

Just like my Earthy Father, my Heavenly Father is still with me, taking care of me. I just need to trust in him. He knows me, and He loves me. :) That’s another lesson I’ve learned from my Mom recently. “The Lord loves me. He needs me. He wants me.” :)

I love love love the gospel and the wonderful truth, and joy it gives me. :)

Love,
Sarah

Boys..

I was sitting today at lunch in the lunch room were some of my fellow male co-workers were talking about sports while watching the sports channel. It was like they were speaking a foreign language. I’m sure that’s how they feel when I talk about Dancing with the Stars. (btw the results were on tonight, the finale and JR won! Woot woot! :D)

Ya know.. boys can be SO funny, especially when it comes to their toys. (aka cars, trucks, motorcycles, computers, video games, sports, etc etc.) They sure make me laugh, and sometimes they make me cry.

Boys.. Can’t live with them.. can’t live without them.

-Sarah

Charity

I feel I learned a lot today from my good friend Cathy about Charity. Loving someone as our Heavenly Father does. I texted her this morning about a stupid boy (who is just a friend by the way,) and she shared with me some really great advice. Show me some perspective. I really needed that. Helped me not be so mad, and more understanding. It’s okay to be upset and disappointed in someone’s actions, but it doesn’t call for hate. It’s okay to love the person, and hate the sin. People do stupid things, but everyone needs a friend. Encouragement goes a lot farther then criticizing and judging someone for doing something stupid and wrong. After all it’s not our place to judge. It’s our place to love, like Christ loves and follow His example. It’s not always easy, but it is possible. Thank you Cathy. You are awesome. :)

Love,
Sarah

Top 10..

Reasons why The Hunger Games is Better than Twilight

I’ve read both series, and it’s easy to see that The Hunger Games is way better than the Twilight Saga. This list was put together by me with help from my friends Cathy, and Laura. :)


10. I find Twilight to be boring and a highly predicable read. The Hunger Games on the other hand I had a hard time putting down. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through.

9. The Hunger Game books are brilliant. They made me laugh, they made me cry.. they moved me.

8. Katniss is willing to sacrifice her life for her sister, while Bella is just plain selfish.

7. Katniss isn’t a whiney, clingy, ridiculous girl.

6. Edward’s chivalry and hotness are the only things he has going for him. Too bad his hotness didn’t translate into the movies.

5. Gale, while he doesn’t get the girl, doesn’t rob the cradle.

4. I love Peeta! He’s such a sweetheart, while Edward is just plain creepy. Team Peeta all the way! ;)

3. Peeta and Katniss are a team, while Edward and Bella are just lust driven freaks.

2. Bella is a damsel in distress always needing saving, while Katniss on the other hand can fight her own battles. You Go Girl!

1. I can read The Hunger Games series over and over and never get bored. The upcoming movie in March looks like it will do it justice. :) I’m so soaked!! :D :D

I love love love The Hunger Games!!! :)

Companions

I’ve never been married, but I have had mission companions. I feel I learned a lot about companionship and what to look for in a future companion, and also what sort of companion I want to be when the time comes when I do become someone’s eternal companion. :)

There was once a time I actually wrote home to my Dad one week complaining about one of them. My Dad gave me some words of comfort.. that my eternal companion I’ll be able to choose for myself, and I won’t be with him 24/7.. but I’ll want to be. ;) lol.

I love all my hermanas very much. I feel that they are some of my dearest closest friends. :)

Love,
Sarah

Alone

Ya know.. the worst thing about being single, and *supposedly* independent is being alone. Who wants to face this world alone? It stinks. Sure I have my family, and my friends, but I don't have that one person to share my life with.

I know I am probably overly obsessed with getting married, and worry about it way too much; it’s pretty pathetic at times.

I know marriage won't be easy. I imagine it will be a lot like the mission in a way, of having a constant companion, course not to the extreme of 24/7, lol.

I'm sure there will be challenges. such as budgeting. I'm not sure what it all includes, all I know is that I want it. lol. I imagine it will be a lot better than the single life. I mean.. it has to be right?

-Sarah

His Everything

“Without God I am nothing, but because I am a daughter of God I am everything.” -Mom

As some of you know, I’ve recently had the opportunity to start reading my Mother’s journals. Last night as I was reading this sentence stuck out to me. I found it to be very profoundly beautiful. :)

It reminds me of President Uchtdorf’s talk this last General Conference, “You Matter to Him” How even though compared to all the big space of the universe we seem to be nothing, because we are the children of God, we are everything. He loves us, and to him we are His everything. :)

http://lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/you-matter-to-him?lang=eng

Love,
Sarah

Chivalry

Today at my ward’s activity I got there the same time as this boy. He’s one of those “fishes” I’ve noticed and was excited to perhaps get to know him better. He didn’t even open the door for me like I was expecting. What is up with that? If you remember my bad date dream from my Ryan Scale post, failing to open the door was the first downward spiral of bad moves. :/ What is our world coming too where boys don’t open girl's doors? Where are all the gentlemen? Are the rumors true? Is chivalry really dead? That is so depressing. :/

Sincerely,
Sarah

Interesting Date Experience..

Alright! Do I have a funny story for you. I promised you dating stories and here is one from last year. October of 2010. It’s a good one. A LOL for sure. ;)

So, this was a blind date. One of my friends asked me one day if I was dating anyone. Why? Well she knew of a really nice guy she like to set me up with. okay. what they hey. I haven’t had one of those for a while. They always make for a good story, and trust me this one defiantly does. ;)

So I gave her my number as requested and she told me she pass it along. Few days later I talked to her again. (via facebook chat) I told her he hadn’t called yet, and wonder if she had indeed passed my number along. She told me she get him on it right then and there. Whoa. okay. and sure enough a few minutes later my phone rang.. it was.. get this.. His Mother! That’s right! His mother called and asked me out to dinner. I wasn’t prepared for that and wasn’t sure how to respond. She said he asked her to call on his behave. Alright.


Maybe he is really shy. Being shy myself I understand (some what) his predicament. I remember thinking it was one of two things.. 1. He really was too chicken to call me himself, or 2. He had no interest in meeting me and it was all his mother’s doing. like she told him to call me, and his response was “No. You call her.” and wasn’t really expecting her to. Hum. Or perhaps, like one of my friends told me when I told her, that it was secret option number 3. He had no idea about his mother’s set up and was actually a really cool guy. ;)

Anyways, the night of the date I was running late at work and I so I decided to call and let them know. (common courtesy and all) It was pretty awkward situation. who do I ask for? Him or his mother? I called and asked for both. The person on the phone was laughing pretty hysterically and mimicking me while handing the phone over to my date. lol! serves him right for not calling me himself. I thought at the time it was perhaps a brother, however I learned later it was his father. (I find that to be more funny actually) He was super nice on the phone. Totally understanding. :)


Dinner ended up being really good. Food tasted great. homemade after all. So Yeah. It was pretty awkward. I mean.. how many first dates (blind date too for that matter) are there that are double with parents? Yeah.. There’s a reason they aren’t that common. It was actually better than I was expecting. They are very nice people. After dinner his father left. Had somewhere to be. (my guess is that it was too weird for him. lol.) Then the three of us went and talked in the other room. It was.. okay.. it was an interesting experience. Never had a “chaperon” date before. I won’t recommend them.

After the date I concluded it was option #2. He sarcastically told his mother to call me, and she didn’t catch the sarcasm.. just my guess. I never heard from him again, which is okay by me.

Moral of the story: blind dates make for some really funny stories. Trust me I have more. ;) and also.. when I mother ask you out.. say No. Chances are it’s her idea, not his. And even if it is his idea.. a moma’s boy isn’t the way to go. Wish someone would have told me that before. Oh well. The experience still makes me laugh and I hope it made you laugh too. ;)

Sincerely,
Sarah

Pretty girl like you?

I was asked a while back if I was married. By an older guy. He was shocked when I told him No. “Really? A pretty girl like you?” I figure he was trying to be nice, but it was more like rubbing it in my face the fact that I’m still single. *Thanks* (not)

Later that same week another older guy asked me if I was married. I remember thinking.. here we go again. Just rub it in will yah? but he actually responded in another way. He asked me if he could call me sometime. I respond real fast “NO.” before you get upset let me explain! This man is older than my father. That’s just gross. I may be pretty.. but I’m not desperate.

Sincerely,
Sarah

The Climb

I can almost see it..
That dream I’m dreaming..
But there’s a voice inside my head sayin’..
“You’ll never reach it.”

Every step I’m takin’,
Every move I makes feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shakin’..

But I.. I gotta kept tryin’
Gotta keep my head held high,

There’s always goin’ be another mountain..
I’m always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an up hill battle..
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose

Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side..
It’s the Climb.

The struggles I’m facing..
The chances I’m takin’..
Sometimes might knock me down.
But no, I’m not breakin’.

I may not know it..
But these are moments,
That I’m gonna remember most (yeah)
Just gotta kept goin’

And I.. I gotta to be Strong,
Just keep pushin’ on..


Caz..
There’s always goin’ be another mountain..
I’m always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an up hill battle..
Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose

Ain’t about how fast I get there
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side..
It’s the Climb.

[song lyrics: The Climb. By Miley Cyrus.]

I love this song. It teaches me a good lesson. That life.. it’s a climb. It’s not easy. It’s not about how fast I “get there” or what’s on the other side. It’s about the journey.. the climb. :)

Love,
Sarah

Only One?

Henry: "Do you really think there is only one perfect mate?”
Da Vinci: “As a matter of fact, I do.”
Henry: “Well then how can you be certain to find them? And if you do find them, are they really the one for you or do you only think they are? And what happens if the person you're supposed to be with never appears, or, or she does, but you're too distracted to notice?”
Da Vinci: “You learn to pay attention.”
Henry: “Then let's say God puts two people on Earth and they are lucky enough to find one another. But one of them gets hit by lightning. Well then what? Is that it? Or, perchance, you meet someone new and marry all over again. Is that the lady you're supposed to be with or was it the first? And if so, when the two of them were walking side by side were they both the one for you and you just happened to meet the first one first or, was the second one supposed to be first? And is everything just chance or are some things meant to be?”

[Quoted from the movie Ever After]

I disagree with Mr Da Vinci. I don’t believe there is only one person for each of us. I am remind of the square analogy that was explain to my once. Where the borders/ lines of the square represent qualities and characteristics of wants in a future companion. Things I won’t be able to live without. :) and then inside the box are where all the “fishes” are. aka The eligible bachelors. ;)
So.. Destiny? Fate? I’m not sure I believe in it. I also don’t believe in coincidences. One thing I do believe in is my Heavenly Father. :) (Refer to my Time Table of the Lord post)

Love,
Sarah

Fishes

You know the saying that your friends tell you when a guy you like doesn’t like you back? The one about the fishes, and how there are more fish out there in the sea? Sometimes I really hate it when they say that. Like.. sure there are, but I don’t really believe it, and if there are I don’t care caz I wanted that one fish! I realized though these last few days.. There really are a lot of fish. It helps that I attended a singles ward full of them. lol. I’m finding myself a little over whelmed by it all. Why didn’t I realize this before? Oh that’s right, caz I was distracted by one fish who was blocking my view from all the rest. Now all I need to do is sort through all these fishes. Eliminate the ones that are taken of course, the ones that are too young, the ones out of my league and then the ones that jerks. I need to swim a little deeper to find the fish best for me I think. Hum. Perhaps I’ll just wait for him to find me. After all.. I can’t swim. lol.

-Sarah

Eye Contact

I’m told Eye Contact is pretty powerful stuff. Not that I disagree, it’s just I’m really bad at it. Honestly, a shy girl like me.. it freaks me out. It’s like they are looking into my very soul. I suppose it goes back to my “heart and mind” post I made last week. It’s scary letting someone in, especially a boy. Caz once I let him in.. it means that he could hurt me. :/ But also like that song says.. if I don’t ever let anyone one in.. how am I suppose to feel alive? I think this is something to add to my baseball analogy, at the beginning when I’m up at bat. I’ve been advised by my friend Bre that if I “eye” this guy down.. and he sees it, he’ll know that I’m interested and the rest is history. Is it really that easy? She’s not sure if it works every time, but it did worked for her this last time around. ;) I have been told my eyes are beautiful. The men in Spain loved my blue eyes. It was actually kinda creepy. Hum.. I’ll have to give it a shot. See if I can master this stare down without being too creepy. Wish me luck!

-Sarah

STB

STB: Sarah’s Twin Brother.

That’s right. I’m a twin. :) It’s funny how many people ask me if I like being a twin. I was born a twin, it’s hard to say when I’ve never known other wise. lol. But really.. it’s a lot of fun. It’s like I was born with a best friend. :)

We aren’t identically (People ask that question a lot too. lol.) so we can’t do the whole switcharoo thing, but having a boy as a twin does have it’s perks. Sure it get annoying sometimes when people who don't know us think we are dating, but when the freaks are around I don't correct them.

He even filled in on a date for me once. My friends set up a group date and found a blind date for me, and unfortunately something came up so he cancelled on us. My friends insisted I still go, so I got my brother to help fill in as an extra wheel with me.

There was even a time here at my work where a old guy (okay maybe not that old.. like 40? Still.. too old for me) attempted to asking me out. I knew what he was up to. He started by asking me if I like movies. Yes. Do you have a certain someone to go to those movies with? Yes. Oh. Okay. And that was it. :) I told my supervisor after and she asked me if I told him that certain someone was my brother. No. Course not. He didn’t ask specifics, so I didn’t give any. ;)

So yeah.. STB (as some of my friends called him after meeting him and he thought it’d be funny not to tell them his name) is super great. I like him lots, and I plan to keep him. ;)

Love,
TTS

Happiness

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” –Unknown

I have to remind myself of this often. Just because my dreams of being a wife and mother haven’t happen yet, doesn’t mean they won’t. My Dad told me last week that he thinks I am worrying to much about finding my prince. Which is probably true, most days. lol.

I am so blessed with the wonderful blessing I do have. I just tend to forget about them and that is what makes me unhappy, just like this quote teaches us.

I am so very blessed in many ways. Just to list a few of them..
My Family, My Friends, My Job, My Car, Roof over my head, Good Books, Movies, Technology, and of course the Gospel. :)

I am so blessed to be a part of the true church of our Heavenly Father. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. :) I love this wonderful gospel with all my heart. I know my Heavenly Father lives and that He loves me. That Jesus is the Christ, that through Him I will be able to return back home, and be with my sweet Mother again for all eternity. :) I love the gospel with my heart.

Sincerely,
Sarah

Time Table of the Lord

Elder Richard G. Scott counseled: “If you are single and haven’t identified a solid prospect for celestial marriage, live for it. Pray for it. Expect it in the timetable of the Lord. Do not compromise your standards in any way that would rule out that blessing on this or the other side of the veil. The Lord knows the intent of your heart. His prophets have stated that you will have that blessing as you consistently live to qualify for it. We do not know whether it will be on this or the other side of the veil. But live for it. Pray for it.”

I keep this quote tucked away in my scriptures and read it often. Just recently I received the similar advice from my Mother in one of her old journals. I had no idea she used to have the same fear I face today, and knew that one day I would need her advice on the matter.

“I used to be afraid I’d never get married. Even though I knew someday I would, I was afraid no one would ever love me in a marrying kind of way. I just couldn’t imagine my dreams all coming true. But I kept reminding myself that ‘Heavenly Father loves me and wants me to be a happy- so when the time is right, I’ll be married.’ I remember the summer of ’76, pleading with the Lord to please let me find my Mr Right. I wanted SO much to be loved and to love. I wanted to be married! But I had to find patience and develop faith in my Father and trust his judgment. Now, everything has worked out very well. Two years later I was married to my wonderful husband.”

Her words bring me comfort and hope. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me, and wants me to be happy- so when the time is right, I’ll be married. :)

Love,
Sarah

Throw up my Heart

My sixteen year old cousin actually came up with this saying. She was telling me about this boy she has a crush on and how when she sees him she feels like she’s going to throw up her heart. Cause that’s how she felt. A butterfly sick feeling that makes her heart jump up through her throat. I thought it was a cute description. :) Crushes.. that’s how it starts. LOL.

Ah to be in Love. I’ve never actually been in love. Not really. I guess it’s a feeling that you are willing to do anything for that person. Even die for them. When two people are in love they inspire one another to be better. They support and encourage one another. They trust each other and have no secrets. It’s sacrificing one’s own happiness so that the other person may be happy. :) That’s just my guess anyways. But what do I know? I’ve never been in love. Perhaps I just read too many romance novels and watch too many chick flicks. lol.

Love,
Sarah

An Elect Lady

Today at Institute we were in D&C 25. Which is directed to Emma Smith. The Lord tells Emma how she is an elect lady. So in class we made up a list of what characteristics an Elect Lady has, and what we can do to become Elect Ladies (or gentlemen for the guys)

First, she knows she is a daughter of God. :) She harkens to His voice. She is faithful, full of virtue, patient, and humble. She is Meek which we discussed meant gentleness. As well as power under control. She doesn’t murmur or complain or participate in gossip. She is a comfort and support to her husband as well as his equal partner. She is worthy to be in tune with the spirit. She is a Mother, the back bone to the family. She is the teacher in her home. She is educated- always learning. She has a song/ prayer in her heart. She has her priorities strait, and cleaves unto the covenants she made in the temple. She is full of delight and joy. :)

My Goal.. to become an Elect Lady. :)

Sincerely,
Sarah

Lonely

So.. I’ve had a problem the last few weeks. They guy I’ve been crushing on, one of my friends has too. I didn’t tell her how I felt till today. She is such a super great friend and told me if I wanted to date him I should. I’m not so sure I want to anymore. He seems to be really into her. When I first saw them together.. I thought I was jealous. I mean.. in my head I was, because that seem like the logical thing to feel. However, when it think about it.. I’m not jealous. Not in my heart I’m not. In my heart.. I just feel lonely.

-Sarah