Grateful for where I am

Many of you already know that President Thomas S. Monson of the LDS church announced today that they are changing the age for missionaries to go.  My first thought was, “That’s great, more people will be able to go.”  I then started to get sad because I thought to myself, “If they announced that a couple of years ago, I would have served a mission.” For the next hour I stewed it over.  I then realized, if I had served a mission at age 19 I would have missed out on a couple of blessings:

Tau

Tau was one of the most fun experiences I’ve had in my life.  I met great people, and it helped with networking.  It also helped me get a little more comfortable putting myself out there in new situations.

People I would not have met

I would have missed out on the opportunity of meeting and getting to know Toni Justet, Andrew Thulin, Stephen Barton, and Daniel Atamanzak.  All of them have impacted my life in a positive manor and I know they came into my life for a reason.

Ashley’s Wedding

My sister got married May 2010.  I would have been gone during her wedding.

Manti Trip

Going to Manti with the Sundown Ward was a blast! I got to know Kristy more, spent time with my good friend Aleisha, and got to brave my fears and jump off of a Waterfall.

Random Adventures

Field’s Goodbye Show (One of the teachers that I KNEW cared about me)

At an interesting church in the avenues working the kitchen for a past sister missionary’s wedding. (We are in the elevator of the church)

My cousin Taite got to be in his first show at Hale "A Christmas Carol." He was one of the Cratchet children and one of those creepy kids that got to crawl out of the Ghost of Christmas Present's robe.

Three shows

Beauty and the Beast

I got to be a Silly Girl for Hunter Central Stake’s production.  It was my first show out of High School.  I met many great people and experience the magic of what makes this show great.

 "Is he dangerous?"

Stalk Market

This was the show that got my foot into the door at the Empress. Yes, it was just a one act, but it was a magical experience to perform for my first time on this stage.  If I hadn’t of done this show, I don’t think I would still be doing shows at the Empress right now.

Damn Yankees

(I saved the best for last) I hated this show, I really did. I loved the cast though.  They are the one cast where I’ve stayed in contact with most of them.  I gained lifelong friends.  Amy, Keri, Kristen, Larissa, Dennis, Stephen… You guys are great and would not trade you for anything.  I would not have met you if I had served a mission at 19.

I think what I’m trying to say is… I’m grateful for my experiences and wouldn’t want to change the past. Here's to modern revelation. I am a Mormon, true blue, through and through. Persecutions many arise, mobs may assemble, but I will stand as a witness of God at all times, all things, and all places.

30 Days in Reflection

First off, I want to start off with, Happy Birthday JK Rowling and Harry Potter!

Secondly, I wanna say that trying to post every day for 30 days is hard. Life gets busy and sometimes you can't be by your computer in time to post for the day.  Will I do something like this again? It all depends on if someone gives me a good enough reason to... :)

Now, time for all the Harry Potter pictures that I found that I thought were funny but I just couldn't find a good place for them:

Have a very magical day everyone! :)

HP challenge Day 30

Day 30: What affect has Harry Potter made on your life and how much does it mean to you?

 

I think this picture sums up how I feel.  I grew up reading this series.  It got me into reading.  Harry Potter showed me that there are books out there that can appeal to anyone, if you take the chance to read.  Harry Potter taught me to never give up, and it's okay to stand out from the crowd.  I went to every movie at midnight dressed up, except for the first one.  Harry Potter is something that has affected me, and I will never forget how much of an impact it made on my life.  It really has helped add to what I have become today.  


So dear Braddy, I hope that I have shown you why I care about Harry Potter as much as I do.


With this last picture, I end my 30 day challenge:

 

P.S. Happy Birthday Neville!

HP challenge Day 29

Day 29: Did you enjoy A Very Potter Musical?

First off, I enjoy the fact how this question automatically assumes that I have watched it. I’ve watched most of it… The parts I have watched are funny and entertaining.  Darren Criss, Who plays Harry in the play, is awesome.  He is actually one of the only reasons why I currently watch Glee.

Have you seen A Very Potter Musical, and if so, did you enjoy it?

First Act of the musical for all of you who haven't seen it.  It's worth it to watch at least this one. :)

HP challenge Day 28

Day 28: Do you listen to Wizard Wrock, what do you think about it?

When I first saw this question I had no clue what it was, and then when I heard the definition, I knew that I had listened to it before.  Harry Potter Wiki defines it as this: Wizard rock, also known as wrock (pronounced rock), is a genre of music based on the Harry Potter series started by Harry and the Potters.

So, to answer the question, I have listened to it, I find it to be quite nerdy, but it is definitely awesome for any fan to listen to and enjoy.

Have you ever listened to Wizard Wrock and what do you think of it?

 

Here is a wizard wrock song about wizard wrock:

HP challenge Day 27

Day 27: Would you rather own The Invisibility Cloak, The Resurrection Stone or The Elder Wand?

If I had to choose one, I would have to stick with the Invisibility Cloak.  The reason why I would not take the Resurrection Stone is that I just don’t like the idea of having the power to bring back dead people back to life… Humans aren’t meant to have that power.  I wouldn’t choose the Elder Wand because I don’t want all that power to get to me and to make me prideful… I like the idea of the Invisibility Cloak so I can get past people if I don’t have time to talk, or to play pranks.

If you could choose one of the Deathly Hallows, what would you choose?

HP challenge Day 26

Day 26: If you could be able to work one spell without a wand what would it be?

This one took some thinking, but I decided that I would like to work the Accio charm.  For those of you who don’t know what this charm does is that it summons any object that you desire.  This could be helpful trying to find phones or keys.  There may be that time when you feel super lazy and don’t want to get up to get the remote; you can summon it to you too.

If you could work a spell without a wand, what would it be?