I recently discovered a great website / blog for gluten free items. Receipes, guidance, etc.
http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
OES Community Sale Today
So for my first booth of my own doing, it went pretty well. I have worked other peoples' booths many times over but never one of my own work. I have 1 table split in half. 1 part was crafts I have been making over time and the other part was Brownies.
I sold small pieces of home made brownies of my own recipes. 1 was white chocolate, macadamia nut, cranberry brownie. Another was rainbow sprinkles with almond flavoring. 1 was cinnamon with espresso. Another was was white chocolate, macadamia nut with hazelnut frosting. The one I sold out of was S'more: vanilla wafers, walnuts with chocolate marshmallow frosting.
The next OES Community Sale is March 24th, 2012. It is a Saturday and will be at the same place: Mt Morah Lodge, Henderson Masonic Lodge, 480 Greenway, Henderson, NV 89015.
It was a lot of fun and exhausting working a booth on your own. No help setting up the canopy or table but a friend did help me take down the canopy which was nice. They had a raffle for the vendors who signed up today for the next community sale, their spot would be free and I won!! So I will be doing the same thing again but between now and then I will get another table (so the brownies could be on their own table). I will do the S'mores one again and I will work on some others people might enjoy more.
I sold small pieces of home made brownies of my own recipes. 1 was white chocolate, macadamia nut, cranberry brownie. Another was rainbow sprinkles with almond flavoring. 1 was cinnamon with espresso. Another was was white chocolate, macadamia nut with hazelnut frosting. The one I sold out of was S'more: vanilla wafers, walnuts with chocolate marshmallow frosting.
The next OES Community Sale is March 24th, 2012. It is a Saturday and will be at the same place: Mt Morah Lodge, Henderson Masonic Lodge, 480 Greenway, Henderson, NV 89015.
It was a lot of fun and exhausting working a booth on your own. No help setting up the canopy or table but a friend did help me take down the canopy which was nice. They had a raffle for the vendors who signed up today for the next community sale, their spot would be free and I won!! So I will be doing the same thing again but between now and then I will get another table (so the brownies could be on their own table). I will do the S'mores one again and I will work on some others people might enjoy more.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Cemetery Watchman
- Author Unknown
My friend Kevin and I are volunteers at a national cemetery in Oklahoma and put in a few days a month in a slightly larger uniform.
Today had been a long, long day and I just wanted to get the day over with and go down to Smokey’s and have a cold one. Sneaking a look at my watch, I saw the time, 16:55, five minutes to go before the cemetery gates are closed for the day. Full dress was hot in the August sun, Oklahoma summertime was a bad as ever – the heat and humidity at the same level – both too high.
I saw the car pull into the drive, ’69 or ’70 model Cadillac Deville, looked factory new. It pulled into the parking lot at a snail’s pace. An old woman got out so slow I thought she was paralyzed; she had a can and sheaf of flowers – about four or five bunches as best as I could tell.
I couldn’t help myself. The though came unwanted, and left a slightly bitter taste: ‘She’s going to spend an hour, and for this old soldier, my hip hurts like hell and I’m ready to get out of here right now!’ But for this day my duty was to assist anyone coming in.
Kevin would lock the ‘In’ gate and if I could hurry the old biddy along, we might make it to Smokey’s in time.
I broke post attention. My hip made gritty noises when I took the first step and the pain went up a notch. I must have made a real military sight: middle-aged man with a small pot gut and half a limp, in Marine full-dress uniform, which had lost its razor crease about thirty minutes after I began this watch at the cemetery.
I stopped in front of her, halfway up the walk; she looked up at me with an old woman’s squint.
Ma’am, may I assist you in any way? She took long enough to answer.
‘Yes, Son, Can you carry these flowers? I seem to be moving a tad slow these days.’
‘My pleasure, Ma’am, (well, it wasn’t too much of a lie).
She looked again, ‘Marine, Where were you stationed?’
‘Vietnam, Ma’am, ground pounder, ’69 to ’71.’
She looked at me closer. ‘Wounded in action, I see. Well done, Marine, I’ll be quick as I can.’
I lied a little bigger, ‘No hurry, Ma’am.’
She smiled and winked at me. ‘Son, I’m 85 years old and I can tell a lie from a long way off, let’s get this done. Might be the last time I can do this. My name’s Joanna Wieserman, and I’ve a few Marines I’d like to see one more time.’
‘Yes, Ma’am, at your service.’
She headed for the World War I section, stopping at a stone. She picked one of the flower bunches out of my arm, and laid it on top of the stone. She murmured something I couldn’t quite make out. The name on the marble was Donald S. Davidson, USMC: France 1918.
She turned away and made a straight line for the World War II section, stopping at one stone. I saw a tear slowly tracking its way down her cheek. She put a bunch on a stone; the name was Stephen X. Davidson, USMC: 1943.
She went up to the row a ways and laid another bunch on a stone, Stanley J. Wieserman, USMC: 1944.
She paused for a second and more tears flowed. ‘Two more Son, and we’ll be done.’
I almost didn’t say anything but ‘Yes Ma’am, take your time.’ came out.
She looked confused, ‘Where’s the Vietnam section, son? I seem to have lost my way.’
I pointed with my chin, ‘That way, Ma’am.’
‘Oh!’ she chuckled quietly. ‘Son, me and old age ain’t too friendly.’
She headed down the walk I’d pointed at. She stopped at a couple of stones before she found the ones she wanted. She placed a bunch on Larry Wieserman, USMC: 1968 and the last on, Darrel Wieserman, USMC: 1970. She stood there and murmured a few words I still couldn’t make out and more tears flowed.
‘Ok, Son, I’m finished. Get me back to my car and you can go home.’
‘Yes, Ma’am, if I may ask, were those your kinfolk?’
She paused, ‘Yes, Donald Davidson was my father, Stephen was my uncle, Stanley was my husband, Larry and Darrel were my sons. All killed in action, all Marines.’
She stopped. Whether she had finished, or couldn’t finish, I don’t know. She made her way to her car, slowly and painfully.
I waited for a polite distance to come between us and then double-timed it over to Kevin, waiting by the car.
‘Get to the ‘Out’ gate quick. I have something I’ve got to do.’
Kevin started to day something but saw the look I gave him. He broke the rules to get is there, down the service road fast. We need to beat her. She hadn’t made it around the rotunda yet.
‘Kevin, stand at attention next to the gatepost, follow my lead.’ I humped across the drive to the other post.
When the Cadillac came puttering around from the hedges and began the short straight traverse to the gate. I called in my best gunny’s voice: ‘Tehenhut! Present Haarms!’
I have to hand it to Kevin; he never blinked an eye – full dress attention and a salute that would make his DI proud.
She drove through that gate with two old worn-out soldiers giving her a send-off she deserved for service rendered to her country, and for knowing duty, honor and sacrifice far beyond the realm o most.
I am not sure but I think I saw a salute returned from the Cadillac.
As a final thought on my part let me share a favorite prayer:
‘Lord, keep our service men and women safe whether they serve at home or overseas. Hold them in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us.’
Let’s all keep those currently serving and those who have gone before in our thoughts. They are the reason for the many freedoms we enjoy. Amen.
My friend Kevin and I are volunteers at a national cemetery in Oklahoma and put in a few days a month in a slightly larger uniform.
Today had been a long, long day and I just wanted to get the day over with and go down to Smokey’s and have a cold one. Sneaking a look at my watch, I saw the time, 16:55, five minutes to go before the cemetery gates are closed for the day. Full dress was hot in the August sun, Oklahoma summertime was a bad as ever – the heat and humidity at the same level – both too high.
I saw the car pull into the drive, ’69 or ’70 model Cadillac Deville, looked factory new. It pulled into the parking lot at a snail’s pace. An old woman got out so slow I thought she was paralyzed; she had a can and sheaf of flowers – about four or five bunches as best as I could tell.
I couldn’t help myself. The though came unwanted, and left a slightly bitter taste: ‘She’s going to spend an hour, and for this old soldier, my hip hurts like hell and I’m ready to get out of here right now!’ But for this day my duty was to assist anyone coming in.
Kevin would lock the ‘In’ gate and if I could hurry the old biddy along, we might make it to Smokey’s in time.
I broke post attention. My hip made gritty noises when I took the first step and the pain went up a notch. I must have made a real military sight: middle-aged man with a small pot gut and half a limp, in Marine full-dress uniform, which had lost its razor crease about thirty minutes after I began this watch at the cemetery.
I stopped in front of her, halfway up the walk; she looked up at me with an old woman’s squint.
Ma’am, may I assist you in any way? She took long enough to answer.
‘Yes, Son, Can you carry these flowers? I seem to be moving a tad slow these days.’
‘My pleasure, Ma’am, (well, it wasn’t too much of a lie).
She looked again, ‘Marine, Where were you stationed?’
‘Vietnam, Ma’am, ground pounder, ’69 to ’71.’
She looked at me closer. ‘Wounded in action, I see. Well done, Marine, I’ll be quick as I can.’
I lied a little bigger, ‘No hurry, Ma’am.’
She smiled and winked at me. ‘Son, I’m 85 years old and I can tell a lie from a long way off, let’s get this done. Might be the last time I can do this. My name’s Joanna Wieserman, and I’ve a few Marines I’d like to see one more time.’
‘Yes, Ma’am, at your service.’
She headed for the World War I section, stopping at a stone. She picked one of the flower bunches out of my arm, and laid it on top of the stone. She murmured something I couldn’t quite make out. The name on the marble was Donald S. Davidson, USMC: France 1918.
She turned away and made a straight line for the World War II section, stopping at one stone. I saw a tear slowly tracking its way down her cheek. She put a bunch on a stone; the name was Stephen X. Davidson, USMC: 1943.
She went up to the row a ways and laid another bunch on a stone, Stanley J. Wieserman, USMC: 1944.
She paused for a second and more tears flowed. ‘Two more Son, and we’ll be done.’
I almost didn’t say anything but ‘Yes Ma’am, take your time.’ came out.
She looked confused, ‘Where’s the Vietnam section, son? I seem to have lost my way.’
I pointed with my chin, ‘That way, Ma’am.’
‘Oh!’ she chuckled quietly. ‘Son, me and old age ain’t too friendly.’
She headed down the walk I’d pointed at. She stopped at a couple of stones before she found the ones she wanted. She placed a bunch on Larry Wieserman, USMC: 1968 and the last on, Darrel Wieserman, USMC: 1970. She stood there and murmured a few words I still couldn’t make out and more tears flowed.
‘Ok, Son, I’m finished. Get me back to my car and you can go home.’
‘Yes, Ma’am, if I may ask, were those your kinfolk?’
She paused, ‘Yes, Donald Davidson was my father, Stephen was my uncle, Stanley was my husband, Larry and Darrel were my sons. All killed in action, all Marines.’
She stopped. Whether she had finished, or couldn’t finish, I don’t know. She made her way to her car, slowly and painfully.
I waited for a polite distance to come between us and then double-timed it over to Kevin, waiting by the car.
‘Get to the ‘Out’ gate quick. I have something I’ve got to do.’
Kevin started to day something but saw the look I gave him. He broke the rules to get is there, down the service road fast. We need to beat her. She hadn’t made it around the rotunda yet.
‘Kevin, stand at attention next to the gatepost, follow my lead.’ I humped across the drive to the other post.
When the Cadillac came puttering around from the hedges and began the short straight traverse to the gate. I called in my best gunny’s voice: ‘Tehenhut! Present Haarms!’
I have to hand it to Kevin; he never blinked an eye – full dress attention and a salute that would make his DI proud.
She drove through that gate with two old worn-out soldiers giving her a send-off she deserved for service rendered to her country, and for knowing duty, honor and sacrifice far beyond the realm o most.
I am not sure but I think I saw a salute returned from the Cadillac.
As a final thought on my part let me share a favorite prayer:
‘Lord, keep our service men and women safe whether they serve at home or overseas. Hold them in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us.’
Let’s all keep those currently serving and those who have gone before in our thoughts. They are the reason for the many freedoms we enjoy. Amen.
America's New War
“America’s New War”
On the T.V. I hear
For my children’s lives
I’m starting to fear.
May GOD protect them
And keep them from harm.
As I keep them close
And clutched in my arms.
If for some reason
Our freedom is gone.
With GOD in out hearts
We will still be strong.
“In GOD we trust”
Isn’t just something we say.
It’s what we live by
Each and everyday.
So no matter what happens
Or what the future may bring.
We are Believers
And FREEDOM WILL RING!
On the T.V. I hear
For my children’s lives
I’m starting to fear.
May GOD protect them
And keep them from harm.
As I keep them close
And clutched in my arms.
If for some reason
Our freedom is gone.
With GOD in out hearts
We will still be strong.
“In GOD we trust”
Isn’t just something we say.
It’s what we live by
Each and everyday.
So no matter what happens
Or what the future may bring.
We are Believers
And FREEDOM WILL RING!
- By Shannon Mancha, PM NV Sunrise #28
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter Week
The Order of the Eastern Star Nevada Grand Chapter started today. It will go till Wednesday, October 5th. It is being held at The Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas, NV.
I'm excited it has finally started. Ended up going to the airport 5 times yesterday (a least). Almost a whole tank of gas was used taking people from the airport to the hotel. Everyone was very nice and patient with me when I drove. I didn't have the best patience yesterday and I felt bad about it.
I made the alter cloth, the fern applique and the memorial cloth. The alter and memorial cloth are too big. I don't know if I can't measure right or if I was given the wrong measurements, either way it's not noticeable. The memorial cloth, I put the fern on the wrong corner. I don't know if I just completely forgot or what but it too isn't really noticeable and both items look good. I altered some clothes a for someone for this week and so far she looks good in my alterations.
I'm not staying at the hotel, which would make life easier but I do have a key to my Grandparents room for outfit changes etc.
My Grandmother is Grand Chaplain this year. Today was her Vespers & Memorial services. It was very well done. The youth groups (Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters & Demoly) did and amazing job! My Grandmother used a friend's military boots and helmet. She also borrowed a lighted cross. It is a very pretty cross but I had to paint it because a lot of the marks wouldn't come off. I did kind of seal it with clear spray paint and it looked good during the service.
There were many Masonic organizations represented today. I didn't realize how many there were and I know there are more out there. Everyone was so pretty or handsome and really nice today. Even though I was exhausted I had a great day.
I did forget my camera today but hopefully I will pictures tomorrow.
Here is a link to the Nevada Eastern Star Grand Chapter http://www.nevadaoes.org/
I'm excited it has finally started. Ended up going to the airport 5 times yesterday (a least). Almost a whole tank of gas was used taking people from the airport to the hotel. Everyone was very nice and patient with me when I drove. I didn't have the best patience yesterday and I felt bad about it.
I made the alter cloth, the fern applique and the memorial cloth. The alter and memorial cloth are too big. I don't know if I can't measure right or if I was given the wrong measurements, either way it's not noticeable. The memorial cloth, I put the fern on the wrong corner. I don't know if I just completely forgot or what but it too isn't really noticeable and both items look good. I altered some clothes a for someone for this week and so far she looks good in my alterations.
I'm not staying at the hotel, which would make life easier but I do have a key to my Grandparents room for outfit changes etc.
My Grandmother is Grand Chaplain this year. Today was her Vespers & Memorial services. It was very well done. The youth groups (Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters & Demoly) did and amazing job! My Grandmother used a friend's military boots and helmet. She also borrowed a lighted cross. It is a very pretty cross but I had to paint it because a lot of the marks wouldn't come off. I did kind of seal it with clear spray paint and it looked good during the service.
There were many Masonic organizations represented today. I didn't realize how many there were and I know there are more out there. Everyone was so pretty or handsome and really nice today. Even though I was exhausted I had a great day.
I did forget my camera today but hopefully I will pictures tomorrow.
Here is a link to the Nevada Eastern Star Grand Chapter http://www.nevadaoes.org/
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
OES Community Sale
Hello Everyone,
My Order of the Eastern Star chapter, Sunrise #28 Henderson, NV will be having our next community sale October 15, 2011. Sale is 9 AM - 2 PM, breakfast 8 AM - 11 AM. Location: 480 Greenway Ave, Henerdson, NV 89002 (this is Mt. Mariah Lodge).
The radio station KSHP will be there!
There are going to be tons of other vendors from different companies going to be there. Like Mary Kay, Avon, Candy Maker and many many more . . .
I have a table and will be selling the many things I have been making. I hope you come & check out my work!
If you want a space they are 10 X 20. Each space is $20 unless you have a canopy then it is $30. You get a free breakfast with each space.
Mt. Mariah Lodge's phone # is 702-564-2867
The community sale chairman's email address is stonebarger@centurylink.net
The next Community Sale is scheduled for March 24, 2012.
My Order of the Eastern Star chapter, Sunrise #28 Henderson, NV will be having our next community sale October 15, 2011. Sale is 9 AM - 2 PM, breakfast 8 AM - 11 AM. Location: 480 Greenway Ave, Henerdson, NV 89002 (this is Mt. Mariah Lodge).
The radio station KSHP will be there!
There are going to be tons of other vendors from different companies going to be there. Like Mary Kay, Avon, Candy Maker and many many more . . .
I have a table and will be selling the many things I have been making. I hope you come & check out my work!
If you want a space they are 10 X 20. Each space is $20 unless you have a canopy then it is $30. You get a free breakfast with each space.
Mt. Mariah Lodge's phone # is 702-564-2867
The community sale chairman's email address is stonebarger@centurylink.net
The next Community Sale is scheduled for March 24, 2012.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Looking For Work Again
Looking for work again is very exhausting. Here are some sites I visit daily for work:
LDS Jobs.org (Non-LDS People can have profiles on this site).
Review Journal.com (I've gotten lots of leads from this site).
Craigslist.com
I hope this helps someone else.
LDS Jobs.org (Non-LDS People can have profiles on this site).
Review Journal.com (I've gotten lots of leads from this site).
Craigslist.com
I hope this helps someone else.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Job Seekers FYI
For all those out there looking for work, Do Not Look into this place. They charge you to help you find a job. There is way too many other places to find a job. You should pay anyone to help you. It is a rip off.
http://centurytemporaryservices.com/
http://centurytemporaryservices.com/
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
I Need To Change Something
I need to do something different with my life. I am tired of always being in pain. And I mean in physical pain which hurts my social. I am tired of being alone. I am tired of roommates who do not clean up after themselves. I warn them that it drives me crazy people who don't clean up after themselves and that I can be hard to live with some time. They convince me it will be fine, I believe them and it all goes to crap. I feel so alone. I feel like no on wants me. I feel like there is something wrong with me because I have a hard time with roommates. I feel ugly. I want to make a change but I don't know what to do. Sometimes I want to be like the people on TV or in the movies that can make things better in 2 hours. I often wonder why I am here and if I am actually making a difference in any one's life. If I would actually be missed if I was gone. If any one's life would actually be any different if I never meet them. Sometimes I feel worthless because I'm not married and I don't have any kids. I don't own anything. I'm not anything marketable. No one wants to pay for homemade items anymore, specially when you can go to Walmart and get a factory made version super cheap. I want to travel but I barely have enough money just for gas to get to work. I also barely have enough clothes for work. It's also hard to travel with no passport and with all of my food allergies. I used to dye my hair crazy colors but my current job won't allow that. I've also thought about shaving my head but that won't help anything either. I've thought about those dating websites but I don't have any money for that. I've done the free dating websites but all that's on there are people looking for 1 night stands or to rob me blind. I just don't know what to do anymore.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Recently
At the end of June I ended up in the hospital with a migraine and severe pain in my adombine. It looked like I have an enlarged pancreaus and swollen liph nodes. I had an infection some where in my body that they didn't know where it was.
I left work early on a Friday. Went to Quick Care who gave me a very large dose of a pain killer that I ended up having an allergic reaction to and was sent to the Emergence Room. After 3 hours in the Quick Care I spent 12 hours in the ER. Drugged up the whole time. It was no fun.
I have been dealing with stomach cramps, pains and other issues. I have had several tests, exams, x-rays, etc. One doctor after another all coming up with something different. So far I have been told I have Chrons, Allergies-R-Us. Now I am looking at Celaic disease and diabetes.
I am on a very special diet now and have been doing a lot of research on Vegan-Gluten Free Recipes. I can have meat in general but no eggs and no dairy.
As I do have more energy now then I have in the past few years which is nice. I still get tired easily. I know I come across mean, snobbish and rude. I don't mean to be but it is usually from being in pain and/or really tired.
After several prayers, temple visits, etc. I appreciate the concerns of others although I will admit I don't always understand it. I do find the advise of others who have never had my issues fusrating at times. Specially when they tell me I need to eat more fruit and vegetables. Little do most people know I do eat healthy and I have done so for years. I know my size doesn't always show it and can through people off but I don't watch what I eat. I wish people would just be patient and understanding with me.
I left work early on a Friday. Went to Quick Care who gave me a very large dose of a pain killer that I ended up having an allergic reaction to and was sent to the Emergence Room. After 3 hours in the Quick Care I spent 12 hours in the ER. Drugged up the whole time. It was no fun.
I have been dealing with stomach cramps, pains and other issues. I have had several tests, exams, x-rays, etc. One doctor after another all coming up with something different. So far I have been told I have Chrons, Allergies-R-Us. Now I am looking at Celaic disease and diabetes.
I am on a very special diet now and have been doing a lot of research on Vegan-Gluten Free Recipes. I can have meat in general but no eggs and no dairy.
As I do have more energy now then I have in the past few years which is nice. I still get tired easily. I know I come across mean, snobbish and rude. I don't mean to be but it is usually from being in pain and/or really tired.
After several prayers, temple visits, etc. I appreciate the concerns of others although I will admit I don't always understand it. I do find the advise of others who have never had my issues fusrating at times. Specially when they tell me I need to eat more fruit and vegetables. Little do most people know I do eat healthy and I have done so for years. I know my size doesn't always show it and can through people off but I don't watch what I eat. I wish people would just be patient and understanding with me.
Monday, May 10, 2010
My New Goals
My new Goals for the year:
1. Figure out what I can eat
2. Get out of debt
3. Figure out what I want to be when I grow up
4. Stop drinking soda
5. Be Positive
6. Go to the Temple at least once a month
7. Full fill my church callings to best of my ability
8. Try really really hard not to watch rated R movies.
9. Actually have something in my savings account.
10. Not allow the stress of being single get to me.
11. Remind myself how good my life really is (specially on the bad days).
12. Remeber who I am
13. Work on finishing things on time
1. Figure out what I can eat
2. Get out of debt
3. Figure out what I want to be when I grow up
4. Stop drinking soda
5. Be Positive
6. Go to the Temple at least once a month
7. Full fill my church callings to best of my ability
8. Try really really hard not to watch rated R movies.
9. Actually have something in my savings account.
10. Not allow the stress of being single get to me.
11. Remind myself how good my life really is (specially on the bad days).
12. Remeber who I am
13. Work on finishing things on time
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
My Latest Adventure In Life
I had a blood test done to see what foods I was allergic too. This did not include environmental things like perfumes, flowers, etc. This is only for food.
My new list is:
All dairy (cow, goat, etc)
Eggs
Wheat
Gluten
Sunflower Seeds
Spelt
Tritcate (it's a grain)
Navy Beans
Pinto Beans'
Kidney Beans
Pineapple
Green Beans
Green Peppers
Mushrooms
Corn
Grapefruit
Strawberries
Spinach
Other thing's I am allergic to:
Pencilin
Steroids
Some Perfumes
Some Pollens
Pewter
Next to figure out, what can I eat???
My new list is:
All dairy (cow, goat, etc)
Eggs
Wheat
Gluten
Sunflower Seeds
Spelt
Tritcate (it's a grain)
Navy Beans
Pinto Beans'
Kidney Beans
Pineapple
Green Beans
Green Peppers
Mushrooms
Corn
Grapefruit
Strawberries
Spinach
Other thing's I am allergic to:
Pencilin
Steroids
Some Perfumes
Some Pollens
Pewter
Next to figure out, what can I eat???
Monday, March 1, 2010
Look At What I Did . . .
I finally opened an Etsy account. I will let you all know as soon as I start posting things.
www.etsy.com
www.etsy.com
Monday, February 15, 2010
Single Adult Conference
So this weekend was the Las Vegas Area Annual Singles Conference.
Now mind you if you go to this singles conference, you shouldn't have the goal of meeting an eternal spouse. You should be happy attending for the spiritual aspect and the pure entertainment value.
Having this attitude, I had a great time. I meet several people because I had my friend / roommate. She was a great comfort zone and helped me a lot get out of my comfort zone.
There was a fireside Friday night, a dance Friday night & Saturday night. There was workshops & another fireside on Saturday. On Sunday was Sacrament meeting, lunch & devotional.
Some of the workshops, firesides & devotionals were done by artist, Area 70 Priesthood leaders, Temple Presidency leaders, Brad Wilcox, etc.
There was entertainment by Sam Payne and Marvin Goldstein (both very good entertainers & good men). I am now friends and/or fans of them on facebook.
There is a website for the local Single Adults:
www.ldssingleslv.org
This site will mentions the next conference, FHE's (Family Home Evenings), Dances etc.
There is also well known Single Adult Conference in Huntington Beach, CA that I know several people will be going to. It is sometime the end of April.
http://www.hbmidsinglesconference.com
My roommate & some of my friends want to attend. I hope to see you all there.
Now mind you if you go to this singles conference, you shouldn't have the goal of meeting an eternal spouse. You should be happy attending for the spiritual aspect and the pure entertainment value.
Having this attitude, I had a great time. I meet several people because I had my friend / roommate. She was a great comfort zone and helped me a lot get out of my comfort zone.
There was a fireside Friday night, a dance Friday night & Saturday night. There was workshops & another fireside on Saturday. On Sunday was Sacrament meeting, lunch & devotional.
Some of the workshops, firesides & devotionals were done by artist, Area 70 Priesthood leaders, Temple Presidency leaders, Brad Wilcox, etc.
There was entertainment by Sam Payne and Marvin Goldstein (both very good entertainers & good men). I am now friends and/or fans of them on facebook.
There is a website for the local Single Adults:
www.ldssingleslv.org
This site will mentions the next conference, FHE's (Family Home Evenings), Dances etc.
There is also well known Single Adult Conference in Huntington Beach, CA that I know several people will be going to. It is sometime the end of April.
http://www.hbmidsinglesconference.com
My roommate & some of my friends want to attend. I hope to see you all there.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
My Current Goals
1. To weight between 150 - 160 pounds (loose 30 - 40 pounds).
2. Stop drinking soda
3. Be Positive
4. Go to the Temple at least once a month
5. Full fill my church callings to best of my ability
6. Try really really hard not to watch rated R movies.
7. Actually have something in my savings account.
8. Get out of debt
9. Not allow the stress of being single get to me.
10. Remind myself how good my life really is (specially on the bad days).
2. Stop drinking soda
3. Be Positive
4. Go to the Temple at least once a month
5. Full fill my church callings to best of my ability
6. Try really really hard not to watch rated R movies.
7. Actually have something in my savings account.
8. Get out of debt
9. Not allow the stress of being single get to me.
10. Remind myself how good my life really is (specially on the bad days).
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Happy New Year
I hope everyone is having a Happy New Year so far. It has been almost a whole week in the new year.
My goals this year:
Be positive
Stay Temple Worthy
Stay Organized
Be On Time Everywhere I Go
Loose Weight
Oh wait, these have been my goals for some time now. I don't really believe in New Years resolutions. I think if you want to make a change to just do it. Like I know I need to stop drinking soda. I just don't want to yet.
I still haven't gotten a kiss for the new year. Doubt it will happen anytime soon.
My latest goal is to keep up on this blog better this year. 2009 wasn't a good year for me to keep on this blog, sorry.
I hope everyone is doing well. I love you all.
My goals this year:
Be positive
Stay Temple Worthy
Stay Organized
Be On Time Everywhere I Go
Loose Weight
Oh wait, these have been my goals for some time now. I don't really believe in New Years resolutions. I think if you want to make a change to just do it. Like I know I need to stop drinking soda. I just don't want to yet.
I still haven't gotten a kiss for the new year. Doubt it will happen anytime soon.
My latest goal is to keep up on this blog better this year. 2009 wasn't a good year for me to keep on this blog, sorry.
I hope everyone is doing well. I love you all.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Prayer of Santa Claus
By Lance Micklus
Father God, tonight is Christmas Eve. Children all over the world are on their best behavior tonight – hoping, praying, believing that if they’re extra good, I’ll visit them in the middle of the night while they’re sleeping to leave a special gift. I love little children. They have such faith. They believe in the impossible – and they expect to receive it. For their sake, Father God, I pray that you will honor their faith and anoint me, for this one night to make their dreams come true.
I pray also for the adults – all of them mommies and daddies, grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles. May the gifts they receive on this night remind them that there is always someone who cares about them, and that no one is beyond the reach of love.
I pray for the world that 2,000 years ago once knew a special night of peace, when baby Jesus was born. Angels sand in the night sky and the sheep were not afraid of the wolf. I pray that on this night the world may know that peace again, an when day comes, they will never forget that Christmas is the day we have set aside to celebrate the birth of the Savior Jesus.
Finally, Father God, I pray for myself: I thank you for one more year of my life. I thank you for my health, and my wonderful wife, Mrs. Claus. Grant me a safe journey. May I find every home and forget no one. Help me to complete my task swiftly – there is much to be done in a single night. May the spirit of loe fill the night sky and may joy come in the morning. Amen.
Father God, tonight is Christmas Eve. Children all over the world are on their best behavior tonight – hoping, praying, believing that if they’re extra good, I’ll visit them in the middle of the night while they’re sleeping to leave a special gift. I love little children. They have such faith. They believe in the impossible – and they expect to receive it. For their sake, Father God, I pray that you will honor their faith and anoint me, for this one night to make their dreams come true.
I pray also for the adults – all of them mommies and daddies, grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles. May the gifts they receive on this night remind them that there is always someone who cares about them, and that no one is beyond the reach of love.
I pray for the world that 2,000 years ago once knew a special night of peace, when baby Jesus was born. Angels sand in the night sky and the sheep were not afraid of the wolf. I pray that on this night the world may know that peace again, an when day comes, they will never forget that Christmas is the day we have set aside to celebrate the birth of the Savior Jesus.
Finally, Father God, I pray for myself: I thank you for one more year of my life. I thank you for my health, and my wonderful wife, Mrs. Claus. Grant me a safe journey. May I find every home and forget no one. Help me to complete my task swiftly – there is much to be done in a single night. May the spirit of loe fill the night sky and may joy come in the morning. Amen.
Monday, December 21, 2009
SANTA'S SECRET WISH
SANTA'S SECRET WISH
On Christmas Eve,
a young boy with light in his eyes,
Looked deep into Santa's, to Santa's surprise,
And said as he nestled on Santa's broad knee,
"I want your secret, tell it to me."
He leaned up & whispered in Santa's good ear,
"How do you do it, year after year?"
"I want to know how, as you travel about,
Giving gifts here & there, you never run out.
How is it, dear Santa, that in your pack of toys,
You have plenty for all of the world's girls & boys?
Stays so full, never empties as you make your way
From rooftop to rooftop, to homes large & small,
From nation to nation, reaching them all?
And Santa smiled kindly & said to the boy,
"Don't ask me hard questions.
Don't you want a toy?"
But the child shook his head, and Santa could see
That he needed the answer. "Now listen to me,"
He told the small boy with the light in his eyes,
"My secret will make you sadder & wise.
"The truth is that my sack is magic. Inside
It holds millions of toys for my Christmas Eve ride.
But although I do visit each girl & each boy
I don't always leave them a gaily wrapped toy.
Some homes are hungry, some homes are sad.
Some homes are desperate, some homes are bad.
Some homes are broken, & children there grieve.
Those homes I visit, but what should I leave?
"My sleigh is filled with the happiest stuff,
But for homes where despair lives,
toys aren't enough.
So I tiptoe in, kiss each girl & boy,
And pray with them that they'll be given the joy
Of the spirit of Christmas, the spirit that lives
In the heart of the dear child who gets not,
but gives.
If only God hears me & answers my prayer,
When I visit next year, what I will find there
Are homes filled with peace,
and with giving, and love
And boys and girls gifted with light from above.
It's a very had task, my smart little brother,
To give toys to some,
and to give prayers to others.
But the prayers are the best gifts,
the best gifts indeed,
For God has a way of meeting each need.
"That's part of the answer.
The rest, my dear youth,
Is that my sack is magic, And that is the truth.
In my sack I carry on Christmas Eve day
More love than a Santa could e'er give away.
The sack never empties of love, or of joys
'Cause inside it are prayers, and hopes.
Not just toys.
The more that I give, the fuller it seems,
Because giving is my way of fulfilling dreams.
"And do you know something?
You've got a sack, too.
It's as magic as mine, and it's inside of you.
It never gets empty, it's full from the start.
It's the centre of lights, and of love. It's your heart.
And if on this Christmas you want to help me,
Don't be so concerned with your gifts
'neath your tree.
Open that sack, call your heart, & share
Your joy, your friendship, your wealth, your care."
The light in the small boy's eyes was glowing.
"Thanks for the secret. I've got to be going."
"Wait, little boy," said Santa "don't go.
Will you share? Will you help?
Will you use what you know?"
And just for a moment the small boy stood still,
Touched his heart with his small hand & whispered,
"I will."
Author Unknown
On Christmas Eve,
a young boy with light in his eyes,
Looked deep into Santa's, to Santa's surprise,
And said as he nestled on Santa's broad knee,
"I want your secret, tell it to me."
He leaned up & whispered in Santa's good ear,
"How do you do it, year after year?"
"I want to know how, as you travel about,
Giving gifts here & there, you never run out.
How is it, dear Santa, that in your pack of toys,
You have plenty for all of the world's girls & boys?
Stays so full, never empties as you make your way
From rooftop to rooftop, to homes large & small,
From nation to nation, reaching them all?
And Santa smiled kindly & said to the boy,
"Don't ask me hard questions.
Don't you want a toy?"
But the child shook his head, and Santa could see
That he needed the answer. "Now listen to me,"
He told the small boy with the light in his eyes,
"My secret will make you sadder & wise.
"The truth is that my sack is magic. Inside
It holds millions of toys for my Christmas Eve ride.
But although I do visit each girl & each boy
I don't always leave them a gaily wrapped toy.
Some homes are hungry, some homes are sad.
Some homes are desperate, some homes are bad.
Some homes are broken, & children there grieve.
Those homes I visit, but what should I leave?
"My sleigh is filled with the happiest stuff,
But for homes where despair lives,
toys aren't enough.
So I tiptoe in, kiss each girl & boy,
And pray with them that they'll be given the joy
Of the spirit of Christmas, the spirit that lives
In the heart of the dear child who gets not,
but gives.
If only God hears me & answers my prayer,
When I visit next year, what I will find there
Are homes filled with peace,
and with giving, and love
And boys and girls gifted with light from above.
It's a very had task, my smart little brother,
To give toys to some,
and to give prayers to others.
But the prayers are the best gifts,
the best gifts indeed,
For God has a way of meeting each need.
"That's part of the answer.
The rest, my dear youth,
Is that my sack is magic, And that is the truth.
In my sack I carry on Christmas Eve day
More love than a Santa could e'er give away.
The sack never empties of love, or of joys
'Cause inside it are prayers, and hopes.
Not just toys.
The more that I give, the fuller it seems,
Because giving is my way of fulfilling dreams.
"And do you know something?
You've got a sack, too.
It's as magic as mine, and it's inside of you.
It never gets empty, it's full from the start.
It's the centre of lights, and of love. It's your heart.
And if on this Christmas you want to help me,
Don't be so concerned with your gifts
'neath your tree.
Open that sack, call your heart, & share
Your joy, your friendship, your wealth, your care."
The light in the small boy's eyes was glowing.
"Thanks for the secret. I've got to be going."
"Wait, little boy," said Santa "don't go.
Will you share? Will you help?
Will you use what you know?"
And just for a moment the small boy stood still,
Touched his heart with his small hand & whispered,
"I will."
Author Unknown
Teach the children the true meaning of Christmas
Santa Whispered, “Teach the children the true meaning of Christmas”
The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ages ago – the shining hope of mankind.
Red: The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior’s sacrifice for all.
Fir Tree: Evergreen – The second color of Christmas showa everlasting life. The needles point Heavenward
The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold – signifying all are precious in the eyes of the Lord
The Candle: A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for the Star of Bethlehem.
Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.
Candy Cane: The shepherd’s crook used to bring lambs back into the fold – A reminder that we are all our brother’s keeper.
The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal nature of love, having no beginning and no end.
I don't know who wrote this but I like it a lot.
The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ages ago – the shining hope of mankind.
Red: The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior’s sacrifice for all.
Fir Tree: Evergreen – The second color of Christmas showa everlasting life. The needles point Heavenward
The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold – signifying all are precious in the eyes of the Lord
The Candle: A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for the Star of Bethlehem.
Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.
Candy Cane: The shepherd’s crook used to bring lambs back into the fold – A reminder that we are all our brother’s keeper.
The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal nature of love, having no beginning and no end.
I don't know who wrote this but I like it a lot.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
A Beautiful Story
Santa’s Prayer on Christmas Eve
By Warren D Jennings
The sleigh was all packed, the reindeer were fed,
But Santa still knelt by the side of the bed.
“Dear Father,” he prayed “Be with me tonight.
There’s much work to do and my schedule is tight.
I must jump in my sleigh and streak through the sky,
Knowing full well that a reindeer can’t fly.
I will visit each household before the first light,
I’ll cover the world and all in one night.
With sleighbells a-ringing, I’ll land on each roof
Amid the soft clatter of each little hoof.
To get in the house is the difficult part,
So I’ll slide down the chimney of each child’s heart.
My sack will hold toys to grant all their wishes.
The supply will be endless like the loaves and the fishes.
I will fill all the stockings and not leave a track.
I’ll eat every cookie that is left for my snack.
I can do all these things Lord, only through You,
I just need your blessing, then it’s easy to do.
All this is to honor the birth of the One,
That was sent to redeem us, Your most Holy Son.
So to all of my friends, least Your glory I rob,
Please Lord, remind them who gave me this job.’’
By Warren D Jennings
The sleigh was all packed, the reindeer were fed,
But Santa still knelt by the side of the bed.
“Dear Father,” he prayed “Be with me tonight.
There’s much work to do and my schedule is tight.
I must jump in my sleigh and streak through the sky,
Knowing full well that a reindeer can’t fly.
I will visit each household before the first light,
I’ll cover the world and all in one night.
With sleighbells a-ringing, I’ll land on each roof
Amid the soft clatter of each little hoof.
To get in the house is the difficult part,
So I’ll slide down the chimney of each child’s heart.
My sack will hold toys to grant all their wishes.
The supply will be endless like the loaves and the fishes.
I will fill all the stockings and not leave a track.
I’ll eat every cookie that is left for my snack.
I can do all these things Lord, only through You,
I just need your blessing, then it’s easy to do.
All this is to honor the birth of the One,
That was sent to redeem us, Your most Holy Son.
So to all of my friends, least Your glory I rob,
Please Lord, remind them who gave me this job.’’
Monday, November 30, 2009
Alice
I can't wait for the SyFy Channel's version of Alice in Wonderland. They are premiering it Sunday December 6th 9 PM / 8 PM Central time.
The link below is to the SyFy Channels trailer
http://video.syfy.com/movies_events/alice
I can't wait for it. I am so excited.
The link below is to the SyFy Channels trailer
http://video.syfy.com/movies_events/alice
I can't wait for it. I am so excited.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Holiday's
The holiday season is always a hard time of year for me. This time of year for some reason I feel more alone than I do any other time of year. I have never had someone special in my someone who have cared about me.
I try to not to think about it. I try to think about the real meaning of Christmas. The birth of Christ and what his life meant for us but it doesn't always work.
It also seems lately at church all of the lessons are on eternal marriage. Which is a hard subject for me to listen to. It is also very annoying.
I have to keep telling myself there is a reason for this. There is a reason which I don't understand right now and may not understand in this life. That I will receive the blessings of a husband and children. That it is just a trail right now that I must make it through.
I hope everyone has a good Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year.
I try to not to think about it. I try to think about the real meaning of Christmas. The birth of Christ and what his life meant for us but it doesn't always work.
It also seems lately at church all of the lessons are on eternal marriage. Which is a hard subject for me to listen to. It is also very annoying.
I have to keep telling myself there is a reason for this. There is a reason which I don't understand right now and may not understand in this life. That I will receive the blessings of a husband and children. That it is just a trail right now that I must make it through.
I hope everyone has a good Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ceremonial Daughters Of The Nile
Today was my Temple's Ceremonial. We have 2 a year. Ceremonial is when the Supreme Queen visits and when we initiate new members into our Temple. I am a member of El Giza Temple #139, Las Vegas, NV. I am in the dance unit at my Temple. Unit is a group. I am currently president of my group. Which is usually fun but sometimes stressful. On the 15th I became an Attendant (officer in my temple), I am still Historian and the Queen's page.
The Units have to preform for the Queen at Ceremonial. My unit the El Gizarettes (the dancers), learned a new dance. Our Queen is a huge fan of Elvis Presley. So we did Blue Hawaii Hula. We practiced all summer and basically twice a week since the last 2 months.
The Queen was in our unit before she had to quit. The Queen is not allowed to be in a unit while she is queen. This was our first dance where she didn't know our dance. I made everyone in the unit keep it a secret. No one was allowed to tell the Queen anything. She was so excited about our performance and how well we did. It was a nice feeling.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
So Far This Week
I finally got a calling in my ward. I am now a Visiting Teaching District Leader and a Ward Missionary. I'm not really sure what that means. I was set apart during Sunday. Church just seemmed to drag on and on and on.
Work today and yesterday seems to be dragging on and on making the days feel like they are going so slow.
I felt this way about church on Sunday too. Nothing against the teachers & speakers & co-workers, etc. I just don't know what's wrong with me.
I've been praying a lot and listen to old conference talks lately. I listen to them while I am driving to and from work. Now I'm house sitting again this week. I also have Nile Ceremonial on Sunday.
The next several weekends, I have things to do between Nile, Eastern Star and family. I don't know when to breathe or even if I will have a moment to do so.
I'm still having major sleep issues. I don't know why.
Anyways, I hope everything is going well for everyone else.
Work today and yesterday seems to be dragging on and on making the days feel like they are going so slow.
I felt this way about church on Sunday too. Nothing against the teachers & speakers & co-workers, etc. I just don't know what's wrong with me.
I've been praying a lot and listen to old conference talks lately. I listen to them while I am driving to and from work. Now I'm house sitting again this week. I also have Nile Ceremonial on Sunday.
The next several weekends, I have things to do between Nile, Eastern Star and family. I don't know when to breathe or even if I will have a moment to do so.
I'm still having major sleep issues. I don't know why.
Anyways, I hope everything is going well for everyone else.
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