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Ritz Crackers make me sick. I can feel them gathering together at that little pudge that girls have...ichg. gross

Sharon Vermont

This weekend I got to go to the birthplace of Joseph Smith. The spirit there is INCREDIBLE! This was my second year going with my ward and I'm so grateful!! I really gained such a strong part of my testimony there last year and this year it was only fortified by the STRONGEST confirmation of the spirit I have ever felt IN MY LIFE.

I KNOW Joseph Smith is a prophet, with EVERY FIBER of my being. I never knew what that meant until now, but I can say that I DO know with the ardour and truth. I wish I could share that knowledge with everyone. Being a member of this church is the most important thing I will ever do and I'm so incredibly grateful that the Lord has blessed me to know what I do. And so excited to think that there's so much more for me to learn. :) I love you all, and if you feel like you want a stronger testimony of Joseph Smith or anything that you feel is not and strong as you would like, I'm telling you from personal experience that all you have to do is ASK and be patient. He WILL let you know and strengthen you. O! I would love it if anyone would like to bear their testimony as a comment to this post! That would be really cool- feel free if you feel so inspired. I know Christ lives and loves us and we can learn and grow and become perfected in Him.

ALL MY LOVE TO YOU ALL!!

CHRISTIE BECK!!

Hey dude I want to look at your blog- I'm on your list but I can't put you on mine- do you need to invite me or something? I think you're the grandest and I don't know how else to tell you but to comment on your blog/ post on mine...?

Mainpage pic..

I have this thing with produce... *shrug

I met someone...

Today I experienced the most exhilarating thrill of joy. I went took a trip to the grocery store, music blasting in my ears, wind streaking through my hair, singing along to my tunes, not a care for the looks of those around me. A new freedom has come into my life.....

Serena

Sleek and beautiful in a foresty green with dusty gold embellishments. Yet strong and bold, she's ready for rough terrain and a heavy load on each shoulder- she doesn't complain. She merely floats through the streets, weaving between unsuspecting pedestrians, as though to say, politely but confidently "pardon me, I have somewhere to be." She's fast and thorough and sharp as a tack, she's touring the facility and picking up slack...

my bike.

We went to the grocery store---it was fantastic. It felt like having a convertible car. O! and she has a BELL!! I forgot that part. And whenever I ring it I literally laugh out loud. haha- it's so funny. People all react differently. I love it. It's so happy.

I also got a basil plant. Bailey. Don't ask me where my new infatuation with naming things came from...I have no idea. But like it. Bailey smells wonderful. I have her a hair cut and tomorrow i will make pesto. After I buy some pine nuts.

Cast...

SO today something very big happened in the life of Val.

I go to the Boston Conservatory of Music in Boston MA as many of you know. And I'm in my Junior year and have get to do an actual musical in my college career, which is kinda sad cuz I'm a Musical Theater MAJOR (not minor MAJOR......major). And today I walked by a good friend of mine (greg) and he told me I should definitely go look in the green room.....so I did.....and I got CAST!!!!!!!! I'm going to be in the Fall mainstage and I'm totally stoked and we totally had our first rehearsal tonight and I rocked it!!! and I might dye my hair brown for the part (but hopefully not- that would be hard to get it back :S ). But ya it's a really big deal and I"m really happy and I hope all of you in the area will come and see it!!! love love love!!

the bus....

So I ride the bus a lot. And I noticed the other day that there's a vicious thought pattern that none of us ever seem to really overcome. And that is the thought that TODAY I don't need to brace myself or hold on to anything, I can go on talking to my friend, reading my book, or struggling to get my head phone in and the sudden movement of the bus won't affect my BALANCE at ALL. This thought is a lie. And yet everyone falls for it every time. We are fools in our little world.

What do YOU fall for everytime?

(I always fall for the 'something on your shirt' trick- the one where they flip your nose....so annoying)