times like these

"Run as often as you choose, but do not faint"

I'm running. Trying not to faint.

That's my goal.



















Also I am water coloring when all of this is over.

I did this watercolor rose in my art class winter semest :)

give a little bit

4/20/99 We are Columbine.

"You are a Columbine Rebel for life and no one can ever take that away from you" ~ Student quoted on the Ring of Healing wall at the Columbine Memorial

Lately I've been loving the insights and wisdom of Mother Teresa. Such a small woman with such great power who gave all the credit to God. Love this quote:

"I always say I am a little pencil in God's hands. He does the thinking. He does the writing. He does everything and sometimes it is really hard because it is a broken pencil and He has to sharpen it a little more. Be a little instrument in His hands so that He can use you any time, anywhere. We have only to say 'yes' to God." ~Mother Teresa

Let us take some of her teachings and implement them in our lives by dedicating our time to the service of God. Start small. Smile. Say something kind. This world can be a better place.

Peace.

stream of conscienceness

Is it possible to love someone you haven't met yet?

Last day of Math and we learn about proofs.
"What's your middle name? Why?"
"What's your favorite cereal? Why?"
"Are you engaged? Why?"
All these questions lead to proofs: convincing demonstrations that a statement is true.
"Do all quadrilaterals tessellate?"
The answer is yes. I see tessellations everywhere now. They are cool. (We have even created our own Escher-type tessellations. Google him).

You know that feeling when you are on a roller coaster, when you reach the top and are about to plunge down. That moment when time pauses and your heart suddenly leaps up about to fly out of your chest? Without wanting to, she feels that with every glance. Still.

He has perfect attendance. She is just one day behind. "One of these days!" *shakes fist*

I'm on shuff and musicals keep ringing in my ear.
It reminds me of Pandora when we searched 'Kendra.' This song came up called 'Hey Kendra.' (It's from 13 the musical. We'd never heard of it. The play seems kind of scetch . . . but pretty funny).

"Don't take this the wrong way, but that song totally fits your personality."

These fries at Spark were delicious:





















There is no finality to this post.
Such is my life.

Peace.

I'm back

Today was a happy day. I am learning to recognize the hand of the Lord in my life and appreciate the simple things that bring me joy. The church is true and the atonement is real.














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There is a difference between patience and long-suffering (emphasis on the suffering). I have decided to be patient. I guess its something that I really need to learn because it keeps coming up in my life.

I love these thoughts on patience from Dieter F. Utchdorf, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints:

"Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace . . . Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!"

(He gave this at the Priesthood session of the 180th Annual General Conference. Read the full article "Continue in Patience" here.)

I am learning to endure well and to find joy in the journey! :)

Word,
Kenj