Month: April 2013

Not Settling

April 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

I had an experience over the past few days that made me realize a few things, things I wanted to share.

Girls, this is especially for you.

You don’t have to settle. And you may think that all guys are a certain way and you have to put up with them. That’s not the case at all. Yes, you will have to compromise and learn to love their flaws and things like that, but you do not have to settle. You don’t have to be with someone who doesn’t treat you right. Ever.

I have the most amazing guy friends in the whole world who are constant reminders to me that I can be with someone who respects me, wants to do things for me, wants to listen to me, wants to cheer me up, and wants to be there for me. So thanks Spencer and Dylan and Trev and Jack and Dillon and Cole and Lincoln and Kurtis and Gabe and Cade and Michael and especially you Randy Low. And all you other guys that I didn’t mention. Thank you for being the reminder that there are good guys out there.

So ladies, don’t you dare waste a second with someone who doesn’t treat you the way you deserve. You don’t have to be with a guy who makes you feel bad about yourself, and more importantly you SHOULDN’T be with a guy who makes you feel like that. Guys are always saying “Nice guys finish last” and if we show them that the nice guys are what we really want, they’ll all have to start being nice, right?

Wait for the right guy, and don’t settle for anything less.

Happy Wednesday everyone!

News April 17, 2013

April 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

New York Times: Background Checks in Peril as Reid Backs Gun Curbs

Nevada Senator Harry Reid, the majority Senate leader, said today that he would vote for a ban on assault weapons, breaking his long ties to the NRA. He said that there needs to be a balance between the right to have a weapon, and the right for every child in America to be safe. This changes the gun debate and the outcome is now very unsure.

Click here for the whole story.

New York Times: Secret Service Cites Suspicious Material in Letter to Obama

A suspicious envelope addressed to President Obama was intercepted by the secret service yesterday. The envelope which is now being tested for suspicious substances, looked similar to a letter addressed to a Republican Senator that tested positive for ricin. 

Click here to read the full story.



Safe

April 16, 2013 — Leave a comment

I know there have been so many social media posts and tweets about Boston and everything, I just wanted to add my sympathies to those who were there and those who had family who were there. I can’t even imagine what could possibly motivate someone to want to hurt people like that. It’s beyond anything I can comprehend. Today I am grateful for knowing that the Church is true, that families are forever, that we have a loving Heavenly Father who will make everything alright in the end.

On another note, yesterday I had the highest blog readership EVER. By a lot. So thank you for keeping up with this blog and supporting this crazy goal of mine. I appreciate it:)

On another note, yesterday Sarah and I watched Safe Haven. It was SO scary. But so good. It was kind of perfect to watch it after the Boston Marathon bombings, because in it one of the guys is crazy and wants to hurt people, but there are so many other good people that make life as good as possible. I really needed that reminder; that while there are so many bad people in this world who do things I can’t and won’t understand, there are so many good people who do things out of kindness and love and sympathy. There are good people and good thoughts, not everything is bad and ugly.

I am so glad for the safety and security I feel, and I can only hope that others will be able to feel that safety and security too.
Happy Tuesday everyone.

News April 16, 2013. Updates on Boston

April 16, 2013 — Leave a comment


New York Times: No Suspects Yet; Among the Dead Is an 8-Year-Old Boy


The number of injured taken to the hospital is now officially 176, with 17 critically injured and 3 dead. Among the dead is an 8 year old boy. As of now there are no suspects, but nearly the entire area is closed down as police search for evidence. 

Click here to read the full story.
I’ll be posting updates on Boston as they come.

New York Times: Senators Set to Unveil Immigration Bill

This new immigration bill that is being brought to the Senate floor will not only get 11 million illegal immigrants on the right side of the law, but will also change the future of immigration by searching for immigrants with job skills that would help the U.S. 

Click here to read the full story.

Final Boston Update for Today

April 15, 2013 — Leave a comment

The White House reaction is that the bombs in Boston were an act of terror. Two people were killed, and more than 80 were injured, with at least a dozen with amputated limbs. The sites are closed, and planes are being redirected to not be allowed to fly over the area.

Read the full story here.

I am incredibly saddened by these events, and my heart and prayers go to those who were involved, as well as their families.

Quotables

April 15, 2013 — Leave a comment

So lots of thoughts going around in this little brain today.

Basically I’m confused….
But I’m pretty sure I know what I’m supposed to do…
But I’m still confused…
Which is confusing.
Too many things to try to explain right now so I’m just going to post some of my favorite quotes and hope that they help me connect the dots. And hopefully you like them:)


So that’s the quotables for today. Probably a little crazy and random, but hey my brain is fried and I have way too much to do. Happy Monday everyone!

News April 15, 2013

April 15, 2013 — Leave a comment

New York Times Headline: Rifts in Both Parties Complicate Odds for Gun Measure

Problems have arisen between parties regarding the background check legislation for gun safety. These party rifts could prevent the bill from being debated in the Senate this week. Democrats from conservative states have said they will not pass the legislation, while Republicans are torn over poll numbers that suggest moderates want the bill passed. 

Click here to read the full story.

New York Times Headline: Afghan Interpreters for the U.S. Are Left Stranded and at Risk

Afghan citizens who have helped the western military movement are stranded in Afghanistan; unsafe, uprotected, and unsure of what to do next. Visas that would allow these Afghan citizens to come to the U.S. and be legal are becoming more and more rare, leaving many of these people without military jobs/protection, and without a future plan.

Click here to read the full story.

Finals week

April 13, 2013 — Leave a comment

It’s almost here. Finals start next week. I’m not ready at all. I’m not ready for finals, I’m not ready to move out, I’m not ready to say goodbye to the people who have become my best friends. But time has this funny way of moving on even when we don’t want it to. In some ways I’m glad that time is going by (for obvious reasons) but on the other hand, time going by means more goodbyes and more change and moving around and getting used to places and then leaving them.

Anyway enough of this depressing rant. What we have here is a LIST of things you NEED for finals week to go smoothly. Trust me!

1. Healthy food. You’re going to be cramming and going crazy. Don’t eat out every meal. Spend an hour making something healthy, drink lots of juice and EAT YOUR VEGETABLES.

2. While healthy food is important, having some treats you love are important to. Buy your favorite treats ahead of time and have them laying around when you’re going crazy with stress. They’ll relax you!

3. Make a playlist. Have some kind of studying that you can do to music and have it ready for when you study.
4. Take breaks. Frequently! Have a twenty minute episode of your favorite TV show ready to go for a break.
5. Don’t stay up late studying. You won’t remember anything you studied. Stay up late having fun, get plenty of sleep, then spend your morning and afternoon studying.
6. Know what days you are taking your finals so you know what order to study in. Study for the first tests first….yeah? Makes sense.
7. Get ready for the day. Yeah this sounds stupid, but you’ll be more productive if you actually get a little ready for the day.
8. Get outside. Yeah welcome to Provo it’s still semi-cold. Just go for a walk and get outside for a little bit to take your mind off studying.
9. Have fun! Don’t hole yourself up in your room the whole time. Study, yes, play, yes. You can make time for both, I promise.
10. Do your best. If you study and try your hardest, you’ll get the grades you’ve been working for.

Happy Saturday everyone! And happy 13th to me:)