New Ward, New Calling, New Adventures

Today was my first day in the Wandamere Ward (my new LDS church ward). I finally made the transition from the young single adult ward to the family ward. I am excited to be joining them. I have made a lot of friends in the ward already through music and sports in my stake, so there were a lot of welcoming faces there today. It is certainly different after being in a singles ward for 13 years, but it will be good.

I didn't know you could receive a calling in a ward before your records were even transferred, but the bishop has been anxiously waiting for me to decide to join his ward. So as soon as he found out I was coming, he set up an appointment to meet with me. Today I stood up in sacrament as my records were read and I was welcomed to the ward, then 10 seconds later I stood again to be called as the Laurel (16-18-year-old girls) adviser. I am excited to get right to work in this new calling. It will have its challenges, but I know I will be helped and supported. I actually still have my stake sports calling too, but I feel confident I will be able to do both.

It feels good knowing I am doing exactly what Heavenly Father wants me to be doing. Dealing with emotions and making decisions lately has been a bit challenging, but I know I have been guided to where I am now. I have a good class at work, I am getting close to finishing my degree, I am in a wonderful ward, I enjoy my callings, I have good friends and loving family, and things are better than expected in several areas of my life. I am so grateful. It's amazing how everything in my life improves when I am willing to do the Lord's will first. When I am willing to make sacrifices to do what I feel is right, I am taken care of. I am so thankful He lets me know His will for me and reassures me He will continue to do so.

The Right Stuff

My friend Sarah had this on her Facebook page, and I thought it would be fun to try. Most of the answers turned out eerily well and are quite amusing. I might try it again sometime to see what other answers I can get. :)

Instructions:
1. Put your ZUNE/iPod/MP3 Player/etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing it.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Make Me Love You

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
You Are The Music In Me

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY?
Killing Me Softly With His Song

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Someday

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Hazard

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
We Used To Be Friends

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Hope You're Doing Fine

WHAT IS TWO PLUS TWO?
Thankful

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
I Saw It All

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Suspicious Minds

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Stayin' Alive

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
If I Didn't Tell You This Tonight

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Slam

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Streetcorner Symphony

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Stay Forever

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
The Way She Loves Me

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Don't Marry Me

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Why Not

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Who Knows?

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Time

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Sunny Side

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
You'll Be In My Heart

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
The Movie In My Mind

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Starry, Starry Night

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
I Want You Back

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
March of the Witch Hunters

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Get'cha Head In the Game

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Hey Little Buttercup

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Baby It's Cold Outside

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
The Right Stuff

New Year's Eve Pictures

My LDS singles ward had a big New Year's Eve party last night / this morning. It was very fun. Way to go, Activities Committee! We had dancing, games, video games, Karaoke, food... everything needed for a great party. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the night:







Emery & Michael












Pretty Emery













I know.
We are strange.





If you think this is strange, you should have seen our Karaoke rendition of "I Feel Pretty" earlier in the night. Even I was impressed by us and our corny-ness. :)





~The Brown People~







I know what you're thinking. I'm really more white, or even pink, than brown. And I'm proud of it! :) But, I am also proud that Jovanni pronounced me an honorary brown person because I am so loud. Jovanni and I were the winners of our table's New Year's Eve loud contest. Did anyone honestly think they could compete with the two of us? If they did, they now know better.






Michael's GQ look
in his new coat.
















Bill

"Hey Cookie - make me some hot cakes!"

















Bishop :)