Gratitude ...

I'm listening to the Gratitude Talk by President Monson from the October Conference 2010. And i think about the feelings I have of the Savior, or the feelings I've had in the past. I wonder about one feeling, the feeling of His POWER- His power to teach. Sometimes when i read of His sermons to his disciples He sounds a little harsh, not so gentle as He is often described. And I wonder about the kindness in His behavior. HOW kind? HOW loving? Who can I compare Him to in my daily life??

And then experiences are brought to my mind, and I am reminded through these thoughts: Remember the healing of your heart. Remember his presence at your bedside. How He wiped your tears. how He held you and lifted the otherwise inescapable weight from your chest. The PEOPLE He's sent to you, the opportunities you've been given. THAT IS HIM, THAT IS HIS DOING.

And so I've learned, that through the scriptures we learn of and about Him, but it is in our hearts and our interaction with Him that we truly know Him. Just as any friend we meet in this life. We may know of them and about them by reading their facebook status, or hearing about their life from a mutual friend. But we truly come to know them when we spend time with them and feel of each other's love :). I'm so grateful to have had the experiences in my life that allow me to truly KNOW who He is, and the joy that I can feel as a result of that knowledge.

Harlem Bell Tower

I was walking home from church today in good 'ol Harlem (I LOVE IT!!!!!!) and there was a bell tower in a nearby church that was playing hymns, and not just one, or chiming the time, but playing full arrangements of hymns. And as I got closer to that church in might walk there was a point where I noticed all of the cluttery noise of the city dimmed out, and people were quiet, and cars were distant and the music was so beautiful. I noticed how each bell has a dissonant overtone, which brings to mind all the dissonance in happy times that makes life truly gorgeous.

I listened to the hymns and was reminded of a talk I was reading recently by Elder Packer about music in the church and how sometimes trained and tenured musicians who are members get bored of the repetition of the same hymns all the time and they would like to see new modern works performed in sacrament meetings (a discussion meant for another post at another time). What struck me from the talk in this particular instance was that I found myself wishing that I'd had the repetition of the hymns being played by this amazing bell tower so I could enjoy the music, not just for it's sound waves, but also for the meaning that comes with the lyrics to an inspired hymn.

I'm so grateful for music in my life and the beauty and peace and Spirit of the Lord that hymns bring to my soul. I have a friend who knows very little about our doctrine, and from the few conversations we've had about our beliefs often is confused by how things tie together, simply because he hasn't learned all the things in between and how the specific and different things we do relate directly to the Savior. BUT when he hears the Mormon Tabernacle Choir I know (even if he does not recognize it yet) that he feels the spirit.

Music is so important to me in my life and I'm so grateful for it. I hope I can use the incredible talents and gifts that the Lord has blessed me with to further His work and do His will. As I walked home today I couldn't stop smiling, because I know the Lord sent me that tender mercy of the Harlem bells :)

Health = physical happiness

I've been thinking in the last couple days about happiness and our bodies. And I came accross this article in the New York Times.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/01/in-obesity-epidemic-whats-one-cookie/?ex=1283144400&en=943eb4260d1cb839&ei=5087&WT.mc_id=HL-D-I-NYT-MOD-MOD-M139-ROS-0310-HDR&WT.mc_ev=click

It's about childhood obesity theories and how little changes in our lifestyle could affect weight loss or weight gain, but ultimately big weight changes require big life changes due to the compensatory abilities that our bodies have.

Read the article it's short and good. But my main observation about it is that what I've noticed for myself is that when I focus on the adjustment of a habit rather than the out come of that adjustment, and the choice to change is motivated by a desire to do something that will make me happy, the adjustment is much easier, and the outcome happens naturally without me trying. For example if I focus on "get skinny get skinny get skinny" I'm not going to- I'll just be thinking about how fat I am and get depressed and have "the last cookie" before I "really kick it into gear and eat better"- except that last cookie starts calling out everyday until a week's gone by and I've had a sugar headache every night when I go to bed because I hate my body.

BUT if I focus on choosing to excercise and eat well because it makes me feel good and whole and I'm able to expend my energy and not feel guilty all the time, but feel balanced and well and RESTED...that weight is gone before you know it and I'm in a state of mind and health where I can emjoy it, and not resent all the good food I've been missing.

Being "healthy" is really just an adjective for having physical happiness. I like that. That's my new attitude about THAT. If you read this and see me on a regular basis, try to remind me of that :)

megara...

It's 4 am and just finished a major project that's due tomorrow (tempted to just stay up......not likely). While I was taking a "break" I looked up my megara's blog. She's my friend from the Utah place of happiness where fun, family, friends and love flow freely. Call me Dorothy- there's really no place like home. But Megan has a very specific humor that's possibly the most hilarious thing I've ever been blessed to have part of my life.

http://forthebrynne.blogspot.com/2008/06/still-hate-it.html

- This is her blog.
I love you megan come back from Thailand when you're done doing the Lord's work.

One thing (of the many) that I love about megan...actually no I'm going to list a whole ton:

-always looks cute
-gorgeous and knows it.
-doesn't act like it
-always funny...hands down
-taking pictures all the time
-super spiritual
-weird
-artsy
-That one time we had major bonding in your nasty mini-van...Talking about boy drama
-once She was a shrimp for halloween - she wore a light salmony-pink uni-tard with a big pillow/hood with eyeballs on her head.
-Did I mention gorgeous
and funny
and I miss her

That's my tiny shout out to Sister Sollis. I want her back in my life ... now. :(. But I'll have to wait

Thanks

I'm so thank ful for the Lord. He sends me the right things at the right time. I'm so grateful to have known Him well enough in the past that I know I need to get to know Him again :). And I can hold on to that knowledge forever, no one can take it :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuwid8_O8dk&feature=player_embedded

In response to an embarrassing story...

Today the pricker…

Every day they poke me,
Little pricks on my knee,
My thigh,
The right one,
(My left is neglected)
prick prick Hold
prick prick Hold
prick prick Hold
every so often very tiny pricks
but mostly,
prick prick Hold
Across my belly
prick prick Hold
Up my sternum
prick prick Hold
to my forehead.
prick prick Hold- prick prick prick prick prick down the middle each day while the sun shines through my window making sliding patterns from my feet to my head,
And when the sun is gone…rest

In winter they squeak
Squprieak squprieak Hold
Squprieak squprieak Hold
One line chorus of squeaky pricks
I AM DIRTY ALWAYS
In winter.
Squprieak squprieak Hold
Squprieak squprieak Hold
I AM DIRTY ALWAYS
In winter.

Each night I am licked
Licked by two prickers
Prick prick SLIDE
Prick prick SLIDE
I AM clean for rest
The sun brings Squprieak squprieak Hold
The pricks are dirty,
I am patient.

TODAY!
prick prick Hold
prick prick Hold
all day, no different
and then….and then….and then…. and then….and then…. and then…. and then….
Prick prick Hold
Prick prick- STOP
And…
One of the prickers…
and then….
One of the prickers…
and then….
One of the prickers…
AND THEN…
One of the prickers LEAKED ON ME!!!
IT LEAKED AND DRIPPED OFF THE LEDGE
ON ME!
ON MY FACE!
ICKY WET WET WET
NOT like winter
Salty sticky wet wet WET.
I did NOT get licked
I did NOT get licked
I did NOT get licked

The LEAKY PRICKER pricked very fast to the outside pocket.
prick prick prick prick prick prick prick prick prick DOWN the Middle
And then…
The other prickers jiggled.
The other prickers jiggled.
They jiggled for a moment… and sang a strange song
and then….finally…
prick prick Hold
prick prick Hold

I did not feel the leaky pricker again.
BUT i SOAKED in it’s LEAK all DAY.
With both eyes closed.
That pricker is not welcome here.


-Valerie Larsen

Weekly review

Monday- work...wow...then amazing frizbee at FHE. My new best friend Morgan came :). She's not a member. She laughs all the time and is one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen!

Tuesday- work...wow...my legs get really tired at work. Tuesday night I went to see "Julie and Julia"- new flick about food. Made me want to eat good food always. I have to admit it also made me want to be more healthy. There were a lot of shots of the characters taking tums and leaning over the bathroom sink uncomfortably. I liked yummy food, but I also like feeling yummy inside :).

Wednesday...work :) then a voice lesson where I got some good love from Marilyn. She's fabulous. She always reminds me what's important while pushing me to be better than my weaknesses. I've been struggling with practicing and being consistent. She said something that really stuck with me about the choice we make between the DISCIPLINE that it takes to practice everyday, and the REGRET or guilt we feel when we show up to a lesson poorly practiced. It reminded me of a great quote from a John Bytheway talk I heard once

"Discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons."

So I'm doing much better now :)

Thursday...no work... a lot of getting things done. I went to teach with the Sisters :). My new friend Jeanne (pronounced Genie) who committed to obey all the commandments and keep the word of wisdom. woo hoo! I also tried to go to dance, got sidetracked by the T and met a really nice young man to whom I had the privilege to give a pass along card. We were talking about life and futures and he sort of asked why I wanted to get married soon and have 8 children. The dance class didn't work out so I went to yoga instead - loves. I LOVE yoga.

Friday... work again, shorter though. I practiced and stuff in the afternoon. I can't remember what I did that night and my planner shows nothing...hm. I probably just stayed home and got ready for saturday

Saturday- WALDEN POND!! We went as a ward...absolutely fabulous!! We swam, and ate and did some shakespeare magic. It was so fun. I'm really glad I finally got to see it. It's more like a lake.

Saturday night we had a baptism for Betty - she's the cutest girl. It was really wonderful. Sorry to peter out at the end of the post but I'm tired and I have to get up. That's all for now. Sunday was great- I think I might try raw food some more. The more I read and learn the less garbage I want in me. I posted a link to my facebook account for a sweet video my brother shared with me. Anyways. See you all later!! I'll be posting more little random things with my phone now :) peace and love!

The bus

I waved and screamed as he drove right by...

it was my own fault," I should have left ten minutes earlier" I grumbled as I tried to be grateful for this opportunity to grow. "I'll just walk the bus route until the next one comes" that way I'd feel like I was at least moving closer to my destination instead of sulkily getting hotter and sweatier on that 110 degree metal bench. I followed the CT2 bus stop signs like Gretl for bread crumbs, til finally the route forked and I had the similar epiphany she must have had when she and Hansel realized that bread is really attractive to the surrounding wildlife. I had lost my route

I turned "gratefully" around to head back to the last stop, and as I crossed the bridge one more time, there came the entire loaf- the CT2 crossing my bridge, and nothing I could do about it. "Luckily I have my phone! I can call Tyson and tell him I'll be late".....o right, I left it at Ryan's last night...I'm so grateful. I think I'll just sit here on the bridge and be GRATEFUL for a minute.

Needless to say I was an hour late to Tyson's house - after getting OFF at the wrong stop and having to ask a stranger to use the GPS on his phone to find walking directions (he was one of those "save the children" people=not creepy) Hahaha. I obnoxiously rang the doorbell until his roommate answered (no phone remember?) Tyson wasn't home so I played on his ginormous computer for an hour, while emailing people with iphones who could call or text Tyson to clear things up. I eventually found out he wasn't coming back home so I finished checking my email, drank some of his grape juice and left him a note ( he has since informed me I misspelled "huge nerd"- I guess he's a sucker for "hug"s now).

LONG story short: I went a long way to check my email- but I sincerely am grateful. I always pray for the bus to come so I can be on time, so this really was just someone's joking way of telling me He wants to talk more. Tyson said he will pick me up in a car tomorrow...yay. But for the record, I know EXACTLY how to get to his house now.

Auditions, Decisions, Trust and Faith :)

This week was pretty good. Started with working hard, a little Family Home evening where we played woofel ball-( a favorite childhood past time. Nothing like some good woofel ball in the back yard with my siblings. We kept losing the ball over the fence, but the neighbor kids conveniently kicked down a few boards to solve that problem. I'm sure we helped in that endeavor but I don't specifically remember that. But it was a well established pathway. Eventually our mothers gave into the idea and consented to concrete slabs by the hole that gave it legitimacy as entrance- good times, good memories).

In the middle of the week I got an audition at A.R.T. for a 70s disco show called The Donkey Show. A.R.T. is kind of a big deal and the director has an amazing resume so I was way excited. I was supposed to go to New York right after with some friends from the ward. But while auditioning they liked me enough to all but beg me not to go (awesome right???). I consented to stay, planning to catch a bus to New York the next day and meet up with friends then. As I thought about the show and everything I had learned about it, I knew it wasn't an appropriate choice for me. It was scantily costumed, the content was centered and drugs and other badness, and I thought I might pull out of the callback. But after some thought and prayer, I felt good about at least being seen by Diane Paulus, the Tony- award- winning artistic director (right? check out her resume she's amazing. She brought her little girls to the call back too- ADORABLE)

So I went the next day, and it went really really well. They were auditioning me as a swing, so I basically got to showcase a lot of work for them. I sang, I danced a lot, and they had me improv A LOT which was really fun. I enjoyed the callback immensely. I also got to meet and catch up with a lot of great performers from the area, which was fun. Afterwards there was an interview. This was the nerve racking part, I needed to tell them I couldn't do it for moral reasons, which I hoped they would understand.

So in the interview Allegra (assistant Director) told me more about the show, and all the new info confirmed my feelings that it wasn't the right thing for me. And when I finally told her about being conservative and not being comfortable with some of these things, she reacted so well. She said it didn't mess up future opportunities, it was great that I knew my world, they were sad to lose me in the production (not that they were necessarily offering me anything but still). In short she was very complimentary and said future opportunities would be great for me.

I went that night to the production they were showing of Aurelia's Oratorio- which was SO GOOD. It was clever and witty and fabulous. I would recommend it to anyone. It was also totally clean which was a great contrast to the audition I'd just come from. :). I got to see a lot of wholesome entertainment this week, which always buoys me up.

So I left feeling great about it. And I have to give credit to the Lord. I was going to chicken out and go to New York, but He helped me feel good about at least going to the callback. Who knows what will happen now, but I'm really grateful for His help this week, with EVERYTHING. I'm so blessed with love, family, friends, an amazing body that is somehow full of talent that I don't deserve. I love Him for His gifts. He is good and great!

Sorry Grateful

So this week...has been...crazy. There's this great song from the musical "Company" called "sorry/grateful". In the musical that phrase is talking about the decision to get married, but thats not really what I'm talking about. Hopefully when I get married I'll have dated so many sorries that there will only be room for grateful- but what do I know, I'm the ultimate short -relationship-still-single QUEEN.

Anyway, that's how I'm feeling today. Sorry grateful. Something really really exciting suddenly fell through. My initial reaction was "what?!" which glided into "I knew it!" which became "I can live with that" on to "wow, I feel free again" and finally "this is absolutely right- I feel good about this." Isn't that something. You can be totally floored and totally at peace at the same time.

I've learned this week that we are very complicated things. We have all these separate systems that are made up of smaller separate systems and down and down. And when the systems mess with each other, or one of them doesn't work right, all the other ones have to be really on top of their game to keep up and keep us from geting all muddy, messy and lost. I'm sorry that cleaning up messes is hard to do, but I'm grateful for messes, and the growth that comes from cleaning them up.

I think the positive approach will be best. To be patient and have fun and not worry. Easy to write, hard to do. But that's why it's worth it. It wouldn't be growing if it weren't hard. thanks everyone for being there ALWAYS!! I have amazing people in my life. Special thanks to Creed, Ben, Rachel, Daddy and Heavenly Father and my Savior. Somehow they get me through it all. :). Mostly by sending me the perfect person at the perfect time. :) It's great.

No endings...

I'm listening to Colors right now..(hehe so great!!) and thinking about my friends from high school and how much I love them and miss them and miss being able to drive to their houses and be with them whenever I wanted. And someday I'll feel the same way about my friends here in Boston. But (as I looked nostalgically out my city window) I know that life is eternal and that we're all brothers and sisters. And really, there's no such thing as goodbye forever. Even the people we have huge falling outs or break ups or it's just not right for us to be friends right now- SOMEDAY all that will smooth itself out and we'll all be perfectly loving and happy and have the capacity to be infinitely close to an infinite amount of spirits- and this is the phrase that comes to mind:

There are no beginnings and no ends- only seasons.

I had a season of high school friends, I have a season of Boston friends, I'll have seasons for the rest of my life... and when this one's over I'll have more. And every spirit matters, and someday I'll be able to combine those "seasons of love" and that's why it's called heaven. Relationships are the most important and joyous thing we have- sigh. I love you.

Fast Sunday and my testimony :)

Happy Sabbath!
I love Sundays. Especially FAST SUNDAY! I love fasting for many many reasons. First, that you have a constant reminder all day of the fact that you are sacrificing something for the Lord. Second, that hunger feeling helps you to remember the specific thing that you've decided to fast for. Third, it's reminder of both those things that helps you to recognize other things in your life that you'd like to change. Fourth, it brings unity to all church members- we all have a shared experience of giving something up to the Lord together. Fifth, the fast offering not only brings you promised blessings of joy in helping others, but also brings sustenance to those in need. What a wonderful gift of service. And sixth- probably my favorite- you have the opportunity to hear and bear testimony. What a blessing to have the opportunity to profess those things nearest and dearest to each of our hearts once a month.

Being that today is fast sunday I'd like to bear my testimony to all who read this blog:

I know that God is real. That he's is my Father. That He loves me and each and every one of us perfectly. That He does not compare us to one another nor base His love for us on anything we do or say, but rather our actions determine whether or not we can FEEL that love. His arms are always always always always open to us. I know that He keeps His promises, and that when we keep our promises to Him He will bless us one hundred fold.

I know that Satan is real. That everything he ever does, says, or offers to us is a lie and will ONLY BRING US SORROW. His promises are twisted, warped versions of the real thing, "shortcuts" to nowhere. He is cunning and EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. We must be watching always and doing all we can to live in the light, that his darkness may not over take us- for darkness is only the absence of light and has no power over it.

I know that Christ lives. That His light is brighter and more powerful than any other force. Through Him, and ONLY through Him can we return to live with our Heavenly Father someday. yay!! What a glorious opportunity. I know He suffered for my sins, my pains, my heartache, my loss and that He knows them perfectly. I know that He also knows my joys, my achievements, my moments of peace (granted by Him), and my longings fulfilled. In my gamut of experience He has experienced all and beyond, that He may be a part of each MOMENT of my life, as I choose to let Him in. He knows all things and is one with the Father. He has overcome the drudgery that life can be, the day to day messes that we so often feel, the temptations to mediocrity, the specific weaknesses that you and I fight to get past- He is already past, and stands on the other side offering His hand and lifeline that you and I can overcome also, to be with Him. He is my best friend. I need to make more room for Him always.

I know that His church is restored to the earth. That through revelation given to a prophet of God we may know and follow His will. And know that through the ordinances He has given us we may be made clean and commit to His work, recieve the Holy Ghost to be our companion, recieve the blessings of God's power on earth-the priesthood, recieve the blessings of the endowment, and be sealed to our loved ones, not just for this life, but for eternity (imagine Christmas break with the people you love most in your life, having a blast- FOR ETERNITY!!! sign me up). I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that we can get closer to Christ by reading it than any other book.

I know all these things by the spirit. After many hours of study, fasting and prayer I gained this knowledge- not because I earned it, not because I deserved it and not because I've done anything that makes me "more righteous" than anyone else. But because Heavenly Father has enough mercy, love and grace to GIVE it to me, as a gift of the spirit, as a burning in my bosom, as pure light to my mind, as a peace and comfort in heart and all consciousness. I know that I know it, and I know that God knows of my knowledge. I am accountable to share these things, and blessed to share these things. I pray that as I open my mouth that He may fill it, and that He will use me as an instrument in the blessing, loving and of bringing joy and happiness to others.

With love and affection for you all, I bear this testimony and stand as a witness of the truthfulness of these things, in and through the Holy Name of my Savior Jesus Christ, amen.


For more information on any of the things I've talked about, email me at lavie49@hotmail.com, or visit this website for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints- www.mormon.org

Love and kisses,
Have an amazing day!!

Funnies for the week

EVERY WEEK without fail my Uncle Tim sends me an email full of funny jokes. I always appreciate the laughter that he brings to everyone's life, not just my own. I figure that ALL of you can benefit too, so granted that these are not my own research, I still thought I'd copy and paste the love. Enjoy!


The new Treasury Secretary nominee, Timothy Geithner, has come up with a plan to lower taxes. Don’t pay them! – Jay Leno


Last night, Larry King interviewed President Bush, and Bush told him, "My favorite color is blue and I love enchiladas." Unfortunately, Bush was answering the question, "What was your greatest achievement as President?" – Conan


Paris Hilton has bought a pink customized Bentley based on the Barbie dream car she played with as a girl. She said she always wanted to be like Barbie when she grew up. How embarrassing ... for Barbie. – Jay


Because of the bad U.S. economy, many Broadway producers have started taking their musicals to China. In a related story, the entire cast of "Cats" has been eaten. – Conan

Happy Laughter

Sonnet 1

I've wanted to post this for a while but kept forgetting. But today I was reaing my scripture journal and happened upon this sonnet I wrote when I was feeling particularly pensive about a loss I'd just gone through. I won't get any more specific than that but this is what came out:

Time ticks slowly by, I wait, for what?
For all I used to seek has left me still
in deeper sand. And now the door is shut
I teeter on an open window sill.
My aim was sure and clear: a distant star
Once reached I thought, no, knew, that I had won.
And now the morning shews my goal afar
I fear to fail in blind pursuit o' the Sun.
So what? To squat an ever fixed stone?
Unmoved waiting for His higher hand?
Or with shaking knees and fire of will alone
Stagger forward, ill content to merely stand?
On, on! For though my choice be half a guess,
My Master fails me not when giv'n my best.



And there you have it kids. My first Sonnet...*sigh. Will would be proud.
Thoughts?

I'M IN LOVE....

with Richard Gere...........................................................18 years ago.













jk....he looks good with gray hair tooooooooo

words to ponder ;);)




is that inappropriate? :S

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!!

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.

Instagame

You know you can make a good game out of just about anything! All you have to do is say "pass it on" and see which part of your action someone decides to continue. haha- I just thought of a really sweet social experiment..................pass it on.

Family

I love my nieces and nephew so much. I literally feel warmth in my heart when I think about them. Today I read a story to my nephew, parker, before his nap. And then I tucked him in and kissed him and turned off the light. And he didn't say anything really cute or kiss me back or anything like that. But it was still so precious even without beins super cute. I would do anything for that little boy. Tuff love included. Same thing for Sarah and Kinzley. They are so special and precious. I wouldn't trade being an aunt for all the Tony's on the planet...serious. Even when they scream at me and spit in my face- sigh* it's the best insult I've ever had. :)

dumb dares

I have a really good friend whose dad is also my really good friend it's a family friend thing if you know what I mean and every week he the family friend's dad aka uncle Tim sends me a list of amazing office dares that I always laugh at but never dare to actually do today I read the list of dares and laughed out loud while i saw myself in my minds eye carrying out the dare the dare consisted of throwing up your hands and yelling opa every time someone announced something as i pictured myself doing it i laughed and thought someone that brave would have to be cool it was then i decided that i would start taking the dares that he sent because why not its funny and i would really like to be cool so dont be surprised if you see me doing really creatively rediculous things for a laugh or just for myself so i can laugh its pretty funny if you really think about it and why not love life for how stupid you can be sometimes so here goes im takin the dare and checkin it off check one write a letter with no punctuation just once alright kinevils my new middle name love you all val