All are Part of The Test

When life becomes almost more than I can bear, I often turn to my scriptures. Sometimes I honestly feel so lost I don't know where to read, but know that I should, so I just start reading randomly as I flip through the Book of Mormon reading sections I've highlighted.

This morning I came across this quote I had written in my scriptures years ago:

"Some are tested by poor health, some by a body that is deformed or homely. Others are tested by handsome and healthy bodies; some by the passion of youth; others by the erosions of age. Some suffer disappointment in marriage, family problems; others live in poverty and obscurity. Some (perhaps this is the hardest test) find ease and luxury. All are part of the test and there is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect" --Boyd K. Packer

The last sentence of this quotation really got me thinking. I really believe that there is a reason we go through everything. I try to keep this in mind when life gets hard and I just want to cry. "There is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect." We're meant to go through the challenges that present themselves to us in life. We're meant to do it. Our Heavenly Father knows what we each need to learn in life and which tests are capable of teaching us those lessons.

The Rave and The Rant--02/25/09

Slumdog Millionaire...or should I say millanaire...is such a great movie! I don't normally see or endorse R rated movies, but this one is good. I would put it on the same level as Schindlers List, Gladiator, and The Patriot. It's an amazing movie, with an amazing story. Of course, it's heavy with real life issues, and isn't a movie anyone should just go see to be lightly entertained. It's definitely more of a movie that makes you think about life. The rating system baffles me so much, it's ridiculous that a movie like this is rated R, while a movie like "He's Just Not That Into You" is rated PG-13. Seriously. Slumdog has no sex, and little swearing (and even then all but one of those instances was in subtitles).

Party Over Here...

...Party over there! score one for the home team, I survived this last week! Annnnd, to make matters even better, aced both midterms, got a job offer for fall, and officially bought my wedding dress and figured out the overall style and color theme for the wedding. I can hear the hallelujah chorus already.

Yes, I am that Puppy

Seriously. I call it time to brace myself for the flood. We're talking 2 exams, 1 essay, multiple quizzes, a complete marketing analysis and media plan, and oh yeah, did I mention a tv commercial? Oh and not to mention a birthday party tonight and parents coming into town for the weekend. Yup, all happening by wednesday. yikes. I guess I'll go study now!

My Dressssssss!!!!!!

Ok, so if Nate ever sees this I'll be mad at myself for posting it...but hey, at least it's not me in the dress, it's just a model, and meh, I doubt he ever checks my blog :)

Adpalooza

I've become so engrossed with advertising since, well, it's my major, and I'm only in ad classes since I'm already done with GE and minor classes. Consequently, my little brain in continually on advertising overdrive.

My first creative class (330) has quickly become a fave. Here's some of the first ads I've created. I'm quite proud of them! I know I have a lot to learn since this is only my first class in creative, and these are only a few I've done so far, but still, I love it!

This one was for Playstation 3

These 2 were for Listerine Pocket Packs or whatever they're called

...so I have no idea why the colors are so messed up! I've tried figuring it out, but I've given up for the day. Just fyi. Actually I really just have a thing for faded colors and blue people. yup. kidding.

Best Weekend Ever

I've decided there are major pros to having a job where I can do homework on the clock. Not only am I being paid my measly wage to sit and do homework, but since I get most of my homework done during the day early in the week, I essentially have long, homework-free weekends from Thursday to Monday. I love it!

This weekend was the epitome of fun! Thursday night, a group of us all went up to the Jazz/Mavs game in Salt Lake...it was still tons of fun even though we were sitting ummmmm closer to the ceiling than the floor :p

Friday afternoon I spent obsessively bent over this masterful creation of a cake for Nate's little sister Tanya's 9th birthday. I was pretty proud of it to say the least. Nate and I spent the rest of Friday night playing raquetball and getting fat at Sammy's (this yummy burger and shake place on Center in Provo)

Saturday we went to the Draper Temple open house. It is so incredibly beautiful! Later, Nate and I took Tanya to Build-A-Bear for her birthday. So much fun. Then we hit up Happy Sumos and "He's Just Not That Into You" with some friends. A-MAZING! Highly recommended, even though it has a *promiscuous* scene with the skeez of the movie.

Sunday I spent with Daniel. We made a fantastic dinner and fresh bread to boot. He was quite proud.

All in all, this weekend was just the weekend I needed to just relax and have fun. Seriously perfect!