Honey Vanilla Chamomile Herbal tea (courtesy of Celestial Seasonings) and a little bit of Ray . . .
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
I'm still alive!
Hey it's been a while! For the last 30 minutes I've been scribbling in my journal and jotting down all the wonders of life, all the workings of my heart. I began writing some of it here to share, but . . . somehow I feel like that would spoil it. Instead I'll give you a little taste of today.
Things I felt today:
tender mercies. Lively!
Empowered. Purposeful.
ALIVE. present. grateful.
Certain.
Things I did today:
*Got my practicum placements. 4th grade, baby!
*Went to class :)
*Went to the BYU Devo and got my spiritual socks rocked off! (You'll probs be able to find and listen to it here in a couple of days. Elder Kikuchi is the man!)
*Turned in my Internship Application. Scary.
*Made a HUGE decision about the future. Gah!
*Bought a new journal. Mmmm.
*Went to work with some cool peeps.
*Had "just a salad" for dinner (haha! Seinfeld anyone?)
New favorite scripture that I read today:
Jacob 3:2 "O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and fest upon his love; for ye may, if your minds are firm, forever."
Things I am procrastinating on and will begin as soon as I click "Publish Post:"
Homework
peace and blessings,
kenj
Saturday, October 2, 2010
sending it all to Him
"Turn to the Lord. Exercise all of the faith you have in Him. Let Him share your burden. Allow His grace to lighten your load."
Donald L. Hallstrom, "Turn to the Lord," Ensign, May 2010, 80
Donald L. Hallstrom, "Turn to the Lord," Ensign, May 2010, 80
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
White Female from the suburbs of Colorado
Yes, I blogged. But seeing how this is a homework assignment, don't get your hopes up too high that I'll be blogging more regularly. Such a tease I am!
This is my journal. Oh how I love it! I can't tell you the amount of time I have spent writing my thoughts and impressions, pouring out my soul onto its wonderful pages! In order for me to keep my sanity through my busy schedule, I have to make time for just me and my journal; it's a time to do my best soul searching and life planning. I have kept up a consistent journal since high school where I have tried to write something of worth every day. You could say that my journal is a metaphor for my life. In high school I used to write about every single detail of my day: what I did with my best friends, what I wore, and what gifts I got for Christmas, etc. These things were so big and important at the time, but have now become obsolete and materialistic. Overtime I have honed my journal writing skills as I realize what things are truly important to me. Those are the things I write about. As I have experienced life and matured, my journal has been right there with me. Within its pages you can find my current moods, my deepest desires, my favorite things, clippings and handouts of inspirational quotes, Chinese fortunes, my church notes, my gratitude towards others and spiritual impressions--anything and everything that I find brings me joy.
In this picture you can also see my favorite pen. You have to have a good pen when writing in your journal. Make it your own! Find what makes you happy.
This is obviously a picture of the mountains (You can see the Y if you look close!). I took this picture last year with my Holga Camera. This photo represents my love for nature. I like to think that during the creation I had some part in helping plan forests, trees, mountains, the smell of blossoms, etc. all things beautiful in nature because more than anything, I find my self wanting to soak up the sounds and smells of the outdoors. If I had the choice, I would sit outside all day under the shade of a tree just thinking (Gosh I'm just a romantic at heart). I often find that I feel more at peace after a stressful day and more connected to my Heavenly Father when I spend time outside even just for several minutes. Sometimes it's all I need to pull me back to reality.
This picture of my beautiful family hangs on the wall near my bed. My family is such a part of me that I can't imagine life with out them. They are my life and my best friends and I am so excited to live with them eternally! I can think of specific things that I have learned from the examples of each member of my family that have allowed me to grow and that have made me to the person I am today. Even though we don't all live in the same state or talk everyday, we know the deep love that we have for each other and are always there to lift and care for one another.
This is my journal. Oh how I love it! I can't tell you the amount of time I have spent writing my thoughts and impressions, pouring out my soul onto its wonderful pages! In order for me to keep my sanity through my busy schedule, I have to make time for just me and my journal; it's a time to do my best soul searching and life planning. I have kept up a consistent journal since high school where I have tried to write something of worth every day. You could say that my journal is a metaphor for my life. In high school I used to write about every single detail of my day: what I did with my best friends, what I wore, and what gifts I got for Christmas, etc. These things were so big and important at the time, but have now become obsolete and materialistic. Overtime I have honed my journal writing skills as I realize what things are truly important to me. Those are the things I write about. As I have experienced life and matured, my journal has been right there with me. Within its pages you can find my current moods, my deepest desires, my favorite things, clippings and handouts of inspirational quotes, Chinese fortunes, my church notes, my gratitude towards others and spiritual impressions--anything and everything that I find brings me joy.
In this picture you can also see my favorite pen. You have to have a good pen when writing in your journal. Make it your own! Find what makes you happy.
This is obviously a picture of the mountains (You can see the Y if you look close!). I took this picture last year with my Holga Camera. This photo represents my love for nature. I like to think that during the creation I had some part in helping plan forests, trees, mountains, the smell of blossoms, etc. all things beautiful in nature because more than anything, I find my self wanting to soak up the sounds and smells of the outdoors. If I had the choice, I would sit outside all day under the shade of a tree just thinking (Gosh I'm just a romantic at heart). I often find that I feel more at peace after a stressful day and more connected to my Heavenly Father when I spend time outside even just for several minutes. Sometimes it's all I need to pull me back to reality.
This picture of my beautiful family hangs on the wall near my bed. My family is such a part of me that I can't imagine life with out them. They are my life and my best friends and I am so excited to live with them eternally! I can think of specific things that I have learned from the examples of each member of my family that have allowed me to grow and that have made me to the person I am today. Even though we don't all live in the same state or talk everyday, we know the deep love that we have for each other and are always there to lift and care for one another.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
i just really want a nap
Holga love
If change is the spice of life then my life is the taco bell hot sauce flavor "fire!"
Remember last year? I was waiting, anticipating specific things that I knew would happen. Now I am waiting for things that I don't know will happen . . . yet.
Fall is sure to bring many spicy changes. I am ready to move on and experience new things. I am anxious.
Also I just really want a nap ;)
Remember last year? I was waiting, anticipating specific things that I knew would happen. Now I am waiting for things that I don't know will happen . . . yet.
Fall is sure to bring many spicy changes. I am ready to move on and experience new things. I am anxious.
Also I just really want a nap ;)
Saturday, July 17, 2010
to die for blueberry muffins
With a plethora of extra blueberries in my fridge {I got a sweet deal of 2 lb for $3.99 at smiths} and an itch to bake, I found this recipe online and tried it. With a few alterations of my own {i.e. whole wheat flour} I made a delightful treat. I wish I had replaced splenda for sugar and applesauce for oil, but alas did not have those ingredients. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
3. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.
Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving Calories: 383 | Total Fat: 16.1g | Cholesterol: 43mg
Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 25 Min Ready In: 40 Min
Yield 8 large muffins or 12 regular sized
Recipe found here.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
3. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.
Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving Calories: 383 | Total Fat: 16.1g | Cholesterol: 43mg
Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 25 Min Ready In: 40 Min
Yield 8 large muffins or 12 regular sized
Recipe found here.
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