Tuesday, December 27
i hate pink
i seriously hate that some brands think that making products pink, adding sparkles, or a picture of minnie mouse that girls will be more compelled to buy the product. wrongo! not i
Monday, December 19
one week's good news
this is news from weeks ago, but i figured it's better to tell you late then never.
reason why being in advertising and being half filipino is awesome -- i was selected to attend the Most Promising Advertising Students Conference in New York Feb 1-4! 6 of us were nominated from BYU and all of us have been selected to attend. flight, room, broadway show paid for! we are going to see how to succeed in business without really trying! nick jonas will be taking daniel radcliffe's role on jan 24. poop. nick with still be good.
another grand thing - after 2 months from my audition, i was called to be the host of missionary training videos. it was during exam week. i went at 8am, got hair and make-up, filmed a couple clips, took a test from 10-1, and went back to finish shooting til 5pm. it was just be being filmed in front of a large green screen and reading a teleprompter. i was training missionaries on how to use family history resources to help find investigators and retain new converts. neat huh?
a friend of mine that just got back from his mission also told me that he got a pamphlet from his mission president with a picture of me in it :) it was from a shoot i did late august. dressed as a missionary walking on temple square with another "sister" and "elders." here are pictures that were just taken from my camera.
reason why being in advertising and being half filipino is awesome -- i was selected to attend the Most Promising Advertising Students Conference in New York Feb 1-4! 6 of us were nominated from BYU and all of us have been selected to attend. flight, room, broadway show paid for! we are going to see how to succeed in business without really trying! nick jonas will be taking daniel radcliffe's role on jan 24. poop. nick with still be good.
another grand thing - after 2 months from my audition, i was called to be the host of missionary training videos. it was during exam week. i went at 8am, got hair and make-up, filmed a couple clips, took a test from 10-1, and went back to finish shooting til 5pm. it was just be being filmed in front of a large green screen and reading a teleprompter. i was training missionaries on how to use family history resources to help find investigators and retain new converts. neat huh?
a friend of mine that just got back from his mission also told me that he got a pamphlet from his mission president with a picture of me in it :) it was from a shoot i did late august. dressed as a missionary walking on temple square with another "sister" and "elders." here are pictures that were just taken from my camera.
the good news i received was assuring to me that God is aware of me and what i needed in my life to know to have that confirmed to me. that despite things that are difficult right now, things will look up. it can only get better. thank you :)
Monday, December 12
send him home for CHRISTMAS!
our christmas wish for charthura this christmas is to send him home to SRI LANKA! he hasn't been home in 4 years! give him the christmas gift that he will cherish forever! donate and share the cheer with your friends!
http://www.scottmtalbot.com/sendchathurahome/index.html
http://www.scottmtalbot.com/sendchathurahome/index.html
Sunday, November 6
HAIRSPRAY
i feel like a proud mom! everyone contributed so much to the success of this project!
thank you everyone!
directed and choreographed by: sarah burroughs
provo stake broadway review
Wednesday, October 5
my 25th birthday
i can't believe i haven't shared about this epic event! for my 25th birthday, i had a giant food fight! it was awesome. awesome people, nasty food, and just gross all over. the pictures should explain it all.
yes, we washed off in the river. craziest thing that i have ever done! it's gonna be a great year!
yes, we washed off in the river. craziest thing that i have ever done! it's gonna be a great year!
Sunday, September 25
moments that matter most
take time to stop and notice the needs of others around you. let life slow down so you can enjoy the sweet moments that last forever.
Saturday, September 24
new perspective
everything happens for a reason. i whole heartedly believe in that simple statement. things happen in our lives when we have no idea why. and we may not know for years. all experiences are to teach us a lesson. we cannot progress in this life if we are not learning. learning is hard. it takes humility. sometimes that is the lesson. most of the time that's the lesson that i need to learn. sometimes the lessons we learn are not from something we have done, but what others have done. and sometimes we are on the negative receiving end. those are the worst. but they can be the best because of the great discoveries and self-reflection that occurs during that experience.
i have recently learned to be true to my words, values, and behavior around people. i want to be consistent. i don't want people to feel like i am two-faced. i want to be kind. i want to be a listening ear for those in need.
another lesson i've learned, i can't just rely on my own experiences. i need to turn to greater sources of wisdom. i am so grateful for friends that have inspired, supported, encouraged, and reassured me of my value and potential recently. another reason why everything happens for a reason. i tend to be put in very difficult and emotionally painful situations, but i always find that one or a couple sweet souls that lift me up and i feel that i can confide my problems with.
i love life. i don't know that i can actually say i love everything about life right now. i am carless. i am not dating anyone. i want to be. i am doing awful in my generals classes. i am not getting a ton of sleep. i have recently had my confidence torn down. but i can say that i love learning.
i am grateful for my Savior and my Heavenly Father. i know that they are aware of me and what i am going through. they know how i feel. exactly how i feel. i need to turn to them and the scriptures. no more putting it off. i need to do it. the word of God solves everything!
i have recently learned to be true to my words, values, and behavior around people. i want to be consistent. i don't want people to feel like i am two-faced. i want to be kind. i want to be a listening ear for those in need.
another lesson i've learned, i can't just rely on my own experiences. i need to turn to greater sources of wisdom. i am so grateful for friends that have inspired, supported, encouraged, and reassured me of my value and potential recently. another reason why everything happens for a reason. i tend to be put in very difficult and emotionally painful situations, but i always find that one or a couple sweet souls that lift me up and i feel that i can confide my problems with.
i love life. i don't know that i can actually say i love everything about life right now. i am carless. i am not dating anyone. i want to be. i am doing awful in my generals classes. i am not getting a ton of sleep. i have recently had my confidence torn down. but i can say that i love learning.
i am grateful for my Savior and my Heavenly Father. i know that they are aware of me and what i am going through. they know how i feel. exactly how i feel. i need to turn to them and the scriptures. no more putting it off. i need to do it. the word of God solves everything!
Saturday, September 10
my summer
remember how i'm awful at updating this.
i've been home from my la internship for a month. i learned so much. and not necessarily at my internship, but in the process of accepting the position and seeing the after math of my decision. this summer has been about me learning how to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. I am so grateful that the Lord knows what's best for me. Seussical, seemed like a perfect opportunity, but i didn't feel right about it. LA internship, seemed very unrealistic, but it felt right. it was very scary turning down the role in Seussical and then accepting the position to go to LA. but looking back, i needed to learn to trust the Lord. and having it be a couple months after those decisions, i still don't know the real reason for what i did, but i know that there was a purpose. and i may not see it for a while.
one great thing about being in LA was being with one of my best friends, dominic pierson! i hadn't seen him in 6 years! we were the best of friends at governor's school in high school. we have shared many tears and many laughs. and many mormon questions. i love him! i am so proud of him! i have complete respect and trust that the Lord is mindful of his heart and what he is capable of. sweetest thing!
i've been home from my la internship for a month. i learned so much. and not necessarily at my internship, but in the process of accepting the position and seeing the after math of my decision. this summer has been about me learning how to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. I am so grateful that the Lord knows what's best for me. Seussical, seemed like a perfect opportunity, but i didn't feel right about it. LA internship, seemed very unrealistic, but it felt right. it was very scary turning down the role in Seussical and then accepting the position to go to LA. but looking back, i needed to learn to trust the Lord. and having it be a couple months after those decisions, i still don't know the real reason for what i did, but i know that there was a purpose. and i may not see it for a while.
one great thing about being in LA was being with one of my best friends, dominic pierson! i hadn't seen him in 6 years! we were the best of friends at governor's school in high school. we have shared many tears and many laughs. and many mormon questions. i love him! i am so proud of him! i have complete respect and trust that the Lord is mindful of his heart and what he is capable of. sweetest thing!
Monday, July 11
wow sarah
someone put that kid to bed!
this is as wide as i go. i can't go any wider.
i brought an onion to school. i thought it was an apple
this is as wide as i go. i can't go any wider.
i brought an onion to school. i thought it was an apple
INTERNSHIP!
this last week has been an insane roller coaster! you may have sensed my frustration this summer, but basically, this summer has not turned out how i had hoped. last weekend was epic for me in that i realized that something needed to happen in my life. and i had no idea what i needed to do. i had been studying the scriptures with girls from church and we have been reading about a prophet named Nephi who was commanded by the Lord to follow his father, Lehi, and take their family across the ocean. even before that, Nephi was commanded to retrieve an ancient record from the king. because of his faith in the will of the Lord, he was able to accomplish the great tasks and him and his family were blessed. i have felt like Nephi this past week because i have received promptings to act and do something about my non-progressing life.
to sum it up, i am interning in LA with Kindel Gagan starting THURSDAY! ah!
i will going around LA county informing restaurant owners that their employees need to be certified in food handling. i just finished a training call with my supervisor and the other 3 girls (who all from BYU) and it is very similar to missionary work that i did in San Diego. i am soooo excited!
little tender mercy story:
i turned in my resume 2 fridays ago, 1 week after the notice went out in my department. i hadn't heard back from the company by wed so on thurs i signed up to audition for my fair lady at the west valley hale saturday, july 9. it was later on thurs that i received an email thursday that all of the positions were filled by that first week. so i was glad that i went ahead and signed up for an audition time. then on friday, i got a call from the internship offering me a position because a girl dropped out. WOW! the other girls that have been chosen for a while were headed there sunday (yesterday) but she said that i could get there just asap.
i was kinda sad that since i was doing the internship that i couldn't do my fair lady. but I decided to do it just for fun and to get audition experience. i had remembered that they said to check the site to find the audition form. at the end of the form it listed the days i would need to be available for rehearsals and shows.
REHEARSALS START AUG 20!! i'd get back from my internship and bekah's wedding AUG 14! woohoo!
another long story short - i made it into MY FAIR LADY!! i'm soo excited to do a show and so grateful that the Lord has a hold of my life. he is aware of me!
it's so interesting to see my life as it was last week and where i am now. the weekend i was feeling awful, i posted this scripture as my status
"Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." D&C 88:63
it is so true. i have had many doors opened for me and i am happy. it has been a bit of a struggle temporarily closing my life in provo, but i know that i will be blessed.
and remember when i said that i feel like i have to impress people? i feel that coming to LA helped me overcome that fear. i am not doing an advertising internship, i left my job, and i had to turn over 3 projects that i was leading in the adlab. all things that people have given be some crap about. but i kinda don't care. i know that this opportunity is where i need to be. it's not ideal for the advertising world, but i know that i will gain something from it.
to sum it up, i am interning in LA with Kindel Gagan starting THURSDAY! ah!
i will going around LA county informing restaurant owners that their employees need to be certified in food handling. i just finished a training call with my supervisor and the other 3 girls (who all from BYU) and it is very similar to missionary work that i did in San Diego. i am soooo excited!
little tender mercy story:
i turned in my resume 2 fridays ago, 1 week after the notice went out in my department. i hadn't heard back from the company by wed so on thurs i signed up to audition for my fair lady at the west valley hale saturday, july 9. it was later on thurs that i received an email thursday that all of the positions were filled by that first week. so i was glad that i went ahead and signed up for an audition time. then on friday, i got a call from the internship offering me a position because a girl dropped out. WOW! the other girls that have been chosen for a while were headed there sunday (yesterday) but she said that i could get there just asap.
i was kinda sad that since i was doing the internship that i couldn't do my fair lady. but I decided to do it just for fun and to get audition experience. i had remembered that they said to check the site to find the audition form. at the end of the form it listed the days i would need to be available for rehearsals and shows.
REHEARSALS START AUG 20!! i'd get back from my internship and bekah's wedding AUG 14! woohoo!
another long story short - i made it into MY FAIR LADY!! i'm soo excited to do a show and so grateful that the Lord has a hold of my life. he is aware of me!
it's so interesting to see my life as it was last week and where i am now. the weekend i was feeling awful, i posted this scripture as my status
"Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." D&C 88:63
it is so true. i have had many doors opened for me and i am happy. it has been a bit of a struggle temporarily closing my life in provo, but i know that i will be blessed.
and remember when i said that i feel like i have to impress people? i feel that coming to LA helped me overcome that fear. i am not doing an advertising internship, i left my job, and i had to turn over 3 projects that i was leading in the adlab. all things that people have given be some crap about. but i kinda don't care. i know that this opportunity is where i need to be. it's not ideal for the advertising world, but i know that i will gain something from it.
Wednesday, July 6
Monday, June 13
something new
well. i did it guys. i left my internship. wow. i didn't think i would have the courage or faith to do it. i've felt for a long time like it was getting in the way of a lot of things. but i was too scared to say no. i felt like it would be a sign of weakness. i wasn't planning on leaving today, but it just happened while talking to my boss about being paid for projects i'd be working on. and though it's a great opportunity and i was going to get paid, my whole heart wasn't into it. and i don't know why.
i've realized that doing an internship wasn't the best thing for me. i felt like i needed to have one so i could be ahead of the game and be esteemed by other advertising students and my professors. and even though internships and advertising jobs work for some people, it wasn't the best thing for me.
it's another one of those "it just didn't feel right" situations. it kinda sucks. because i don't know what awaits me.
it's funny that Seussical is practically over and i always think "could i have done the show?" maybe. maybe not. either way, i didn't feel right about it, so i didn't do it.
i've been contacted by a group of bloggers - i'll make each of them a bag and they will feature my bag of their blog. there will be about 6-10 bloggers with a cumulative 20,000+ followers. great exposure! and i want to set up a booth at the provo farmer's market. and i want to sell my bags in boutiques!
i have so much time now! let's hope that i am wise with my time :)
i've realized that doing an internship wasn't the best thing for me. i felt like i needed to have one so i could be ahead of the game and be esteemed by other advertising students and my professors. and even though internships and advertising jobs work for some people, it wasn't the best thing for me.
it's another one of those "it just didn't feel right" situations. it kinda sucks. because i don't know what awaits me.
it's funny that Seussical is practically over and i always think "could i have done the show?" maybe. maybe not. either way, i didn't feel right about it, so i didn't do it.
i've been contacted by a group of bloggers - i'll make each of them a bag and they will feature my bag of their blog. there will be about 6-10 bloggers with a cumulative 20,000+ followers. great exposure! and i want to set up a booth at the provo farmer's market. and i want to sell my bags in boutiques!
i have so much time now! let's hope that i am wise with my time :)
Friday, June 10
people in a grocery store at the self check out: i was waiting in line, the one line that is formed so that the next person in line gets the next available self checkout station. then a guy and a girl, stroll up to a guy who is about to finish at his self checkout station and go ahead of me. rude. totally oblivious to what i was doing standing in the middle of the 2 stations.
when i buy something at the store and come home to find out that i already had an extra one at home. it always happens to me with shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, etc. rr
when i buy something at the store and come home to find out that i already had an extra one at home. it always happens to me with shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, etc. rr
Tuesday, May 31
Monday, May 23
impressing people
it's exhausting trying to impress people. i'm doing an internship to impress my colleagues and professors in my major. i have a catering job to impress people with the great pay and easy work load. i sing in church to impress people with my ability to sing. i dress nice to impress boys so they'll like me and for girls to get them to like me too. and i think that after college i won't have to anymore. not true. it's a little tougher now cause, at least for me, i have many opportunities that i want to be able to do all of them so that i can have options in my future. once i find a career after college, i'll only have to impress my boss and other married couples at church. but who knows when i'll be married. i want to be myself, but a lot of people wouldn't like me. it's the natural man that gets to me. being a good person is hard work. i kinda hate it. BUT, i know that it's worth it. ah!
Wednesday, May 18
dudes...
if you wanna ask me out, ask me out! i hate playing games. be a man and ask me. i kinda hate flirting. it's kinda dumb. just get to the point and stop being so weak. gosh.
stop trying so hard! just be yourself. you don't have to be energetic all the time. yes i seem like i have a lot of energy, but not all the time. just chill...
there are reasons why i don't show myself available to chat on facebook...
stop trying so hard! just be yourself. you don't have to be energetic all the time. yes i seem like i have a lot of energy, but not all the time. just chill...
there are reasons why i don't show myself available to chat on facebook...
Thursday, May 5
family trip to cali - completed
we haven't had a roadtrip in forever! at least with me. my fam went to disneyland when i was on my mission. lame. here's some pics so far...
see pics from our whole trip on facebook
Sunday, April 17
Wednesday, April 13
wow
remember how i was so confused about things? i'm still confused about boys, but here's some cool news!!
monday morning i got an email from the associate producer of MTV!!! he said that his researchers found my tutorial videos of how to make a bag on YouTube and we wanted me to apply to be part of a design TV show! sooooo cooool! UNREAL! so i talked to him later that day and he said that i seem like i have a great personality and he can tell that i have a passion for my bags. he said he wants me to continue to the next stage which is to submit i video of me answering questions about myself and my bags. the show isn't going to be a competition like project runway, but a show about me and having kelly cutrone mentor me in making my bags big! ahh! so i'm going to record myself tomorrow and hopefully submit it on friday.
then, last monday, i met up with a singer/songwriter name pablo blaqk who is having a cd release party tomorrow and i was getting tickets from him. he asked me what i was doing in school and said advertising and i was looking for internships. he said that he could use help expanding his audience. then i gave him my anne b business card. then also on monday, he called me wanting me to somehow make bags for him. i suggested i make a bag as a giveaway at his cd release party and he'll give me a plug for my bags! so i hope to work with him more with his merchandise and my bags!
tuesday, a guy from one of the companies that offered me an internship said that things changed recently and they can only have one intern for this summer and that they already offered one spot to someone. but it's ok because i had another offer from a social media agency that i felt better about. so it worked out. but he complimented me and said that it's possible for me to intern with them in the future. he also said that he talked to one of the lead professors of the advertising creative track and he had good things to say about my work!! so that was great to hear in case i need a good future reference, but also great to hear because i just submitted my portfolio for the creative track!
i still don't have a cheaper place to live this summer. kinda a bummer. maybe for the summer term. and i don't know about the fall either.
monday morning i got an email from the associate producer of MTV!!! he said that his researchers found my tutorial videos of how to make a bag on YouTube and we wanted me to apply to be part of a design TV show! sooooo cooool! UNREAL! so i talked to him later that day and he said that i seem like i have a great personality and he can tell that i have a passion for my bags. he said he wants me to continue to the next stage which is to submit i video of me answering questions about myself and my bags. the show isn't going to be a competition like project runway, but a show about me and having kelly cutrone mentor me in making my bags big! ahh! so i'm going to record myself tomorrow and hopefully submit it on friday.
then, last monday, i met up with a singer/songwriter name pablo blaqk who is having a cd release party tomorrow and i was getting tickets from him. he asked me what i was doing in school and said advertising and i was looking for internships. he said that he could use help expanding his audience. then i gave him my anne b business card. then also on monday, he called me wanting me to somehow make bags for him. i suggested i make a bag as a giveaway at his cd release party and he'll give me a plug for my bags! so i hope to work with him more with his merchandise and my bags!
tuesday, a guy from one of the companies that offered me an internship said that things changed recently and they can only have one intern for this summer and that they already offered one spot to someone. but it's ok because i had another offer from a social media agency that i felt better about. so it worked out. but he complimented me and said that it's possible for me to intern with them in the future. he also said that he talked to one of the lead professors of the advertising creative track and he had good things to say about my work!! so that was great to hear in case i need a good future reference, but also great to hear because i just submitted my portfolio for the creative track!
i still don't have a cheaper place to live this summer. kinda a bummer. maybe for the summer term. and i don't know about the fall either.
Sunday, April 10
decisions
man, growing up is tough. i didn't think i'd have to make so many big deal decisions. and in the long run, they won't even be that big of a deal.
right now, i'm deciding on which internship i should take for this summer. both are really great opportunities where i'd learn a lot and have good size responsibilities. but i don't feel swayed by either one in particular.
and housing... for spring/summer and fall/winter
i applied for the creative track on friday, so that's a decision that is not up to me. but it's still very nerve wrecking. i fee like i could've done better; at least showed off my other creative outlets more. rr...
and boys. toughest part of it all!
right now, i'm deciding on which internship i should take for this summer. both are really great opportunities where i'd learn a lot and have good size responsibilities. but i don't feel swayed by either one in particular.
and housing... for spring/summer and fall/winter
i applied for the creative track on friday, so that's a decision that is not up to me. but it's still very nerve wrecking. i fee like i could've done better; at least showed off my other creative outlets more. rr...
and boys. toughest part of it all!
Wednesday, March 30
soo...
sorry it's been forever. but obviously nothing ground breaking since then. the boy is over his ex, but hasn't given me any sign of having a relationship yet. so... i've kinda moved on. not to anyone in particular, but i feel ok being interested in someone else.
in 2 weeks, after my creative track portfolio is submitted, i will be more available to post stuff up. get excited!
Monday, February 7
things are ...
another post that i need to put up and update later this week...
i am dating a guy and i'm happy!
...i was dating a guy. we are taking a step back. he needs to feel like he's completely moved on from his ex gf. which i can understand cause i was in the same boat very recently. but it kinda stinks that i'm in the middle of his deciding stage. and i gotta wait...
i am dating a guy and i'm happy!
...i was dating a guy. we are taking a step back. he needs to feel like he's completely moved on from his ex gf. which i can understand cause i was in the same boat very recently. but it kinda stinks that i'm in the middle of his deciding stage. and i gotta wait...
well needed trip
sorry its been a while... i don't have much time right now to write, but i wanted to put something up so that i could be accountable to myself to complete this entry by the end of this week.
i can't believe how fast this year has gone by.
i went to NYC jan 13-17 on a whim. i bought my ticket the week before i departed. it was such a thrilling trip! i went by myself. i loved it. i saw billy elliot, memphis, went to the temple, went shopping, walked the brooklyn bridge, ate at grimaldi's, had hot chocolate everyday, went to the moma, ate pizza everyday, went to church and reunited with lots of friends, and i loved the subways!
again, more details to come; and pictures.
Sunday, January 2
why be sad?
i have realized that i have so much to be thankful for. i have a family that really cares about me. we aren't the type to run to each other to give a huge hug, we don't say "i love you" all the time, we don't share deep thoughts with each other, but it is known that we love each because of our honesty (maybe too much sometimes), concern for each other and decisions made, and we enjoy each others' company (we might not seem like that, but we do). plus, we support each other in as much as we can in whatever each other is involved in. and we are very thoughtful when it comes to gifts, for an occasion or at random.
i thank Heavenly Father for my talents. i can't keep up with all the things He wants me to do. i sometime want to do nothing because trying to juggle everything is hard work. btw - juggling is something that i want to learn.
i have a clear mind. i feel that i make semi logic decisions. i know how to treat people especially when i noticed that others don't treat them well. i know when someone needs service. i know when there is an awkward situation. i feel i know proper behavior etiquette and how to socialize. i know not to wear a mini skirt and heels in december. i know that rolling backpacks are a no no. i know that bump its are BLEH!
i feel that i am intelligent, well rounded, mature, easy to get along with, independent, always looking for laughter, and strong in the gospel.
i am especially grateful for the inspiring people that have been placed in my life. i don't know how i got so lucky. i didn't know that there were solid people out in this world until recently. thank you! i am also grateful that i have come to this realization because i think i've been blind to this blessing for a long time. i love people who know who they are, who have experienced hardships so they can give me advice :) , who love serving others, who don't care what other people think, who know how to talk to someone (stranger or best friend), who have a positive attitude, who support and encourage others towards excellence, who are genuine, who have a clear mind, who are logical, who are intelligent, who take risks, who dream big and go for it, who listen to their heart, who are complimentive, who have beautiful spirits, who are enthusiastic, who are calm, who are mature, who love new things, who are accepting, who are spirit directed because they have placed themselves in life where God wants them because He knew that I need(ed) these people in my life. what a blessing.
taking all my blessing, this year, i want to build off them so that i can discover more things that i am grateful for. so here are somethings i want to work on ...
a. be more secure in life
financially, spiritually, in education, with my goals, and in who i am. i want to be certain of who i am, what i believe, what i am part of, what i represent, who i represent, my calling in life, what friends i have or don't have, what are my surroundings, and what i am going to do to be better.
b. trust
in other people and in myself. i want to follow through with goals i set and not flake out on myself.
c. i want to learn
guitar, drums, sociology, scriptures (which includes the Bible even though i cringe thinking about it), people, my friends, stock market, car loans, french, world cultures, psychology, chess, juggling, music, advertising, and the list will keep growing. this world has so much in it an i don't even know 1 trillionth of it. i need to follow the prophets counsel. so this means that i'll have to read. my favorite thing. (with slight sarcasm)
d. progress
i need to move away from the past, live in the now, and work towards the future.
i have a lot of regrets. and i can't anymore. i need to move on. it is ok to recall struggles, missed opportunities, and heart breaks, but what good is it if i dwell on what i could have done, and not thinking about the great opportunities that await me. use bad memories to aid future decisions. as mentioned, i have so much to be thankful for. "where much is given, much is required." i am going to have to work HARD in order to live up to my potential. i am still figuring out my potential. but mainly, i need to accept what has happened and look forward to the better things in this world. i have experienced many hardships. but it only means that there is something greater waiting for me. and i am so excited! i know that God loves me. i know that he knows my heart. i know that he knows what is best for me. i guess another thing for me to learn is patience and diligence.
thank you for reading. please leave thoughts, comments, and/or goals that you would like to work on this year. and we can help each other :)
i thank Heavenly Father for my talents. i can't keep up with all the things He wants me to do. i sometime want to do nothing because trying to juggle everything is hard work. btw - juggling is something that i want to learn.
i have a clear mind. i feel that i make semi logic decisions. i know how to treat people especially when i noticed that others don't treat them well. i know when someone needs service. i know when there is an awkward situation. i feel i know proper behavior etiquette and how to socialize. i know not to wear a mini skirt and heels in december. i know that rolling backpacks are a no no. i know that bump its are BLEH!
i feel that i am intelligent, well rounded, mature, easy to get along with, independent, always looking for laughter, and strong in the gospel.
i am especially grateful for the inspiring people that have been placed in my life. i don't know how i got so lucky. i didn't know that there were solid people out in this world until recently. thank you! i am also grateful that i have come to this realization because i think i've been blind to this blessing for a long time. i love people who know who they are, who have experienced hardships so they can give me advice :) , who love serving others, who don't care what other people think, who know how to talk to someone (stranger or best friend), who have a positive attitude, who support and encourage others towards excellence, who are genuine, who have a clear mind, who are logical, who are intelligent, who take risks, who dream big and go for it, who listen to their heart, who are complimentive, who have beautiful spirits, who are enthusiastic, who are calm, who are mature, who love new things, who are accepting, who are spirit directed because they have placed themselves in life where God wants them because He knew that I need(ed) these people in my life. what a blessing.
taking all my blessing, this year, i want to build off them so that i can discover more things that i am grateful for. so here are somethings i want to work on ...
a. be more secure in life
financially, spiritually, in education, with my goals, and in who i am. i want to be certain of who i am, what i believe, what i am part of, what i represent, who i represent, my calling in life, what friends i have or don't have, what are my surroundings, and what i am going to do to be better.
b. trust
in other people and in myself. i want to follow through with goals i set and not flake out on myself.
c. i want to learn
guitar, drums, sociology, scriptures (which includes the Bible even though i cringe thinking about it), people, my friends, stock market, car loans, french, world cultures, psychology, chess, juggling, music, advertising, and the list will keep growing. this world has so much in it an i don't even know 1 trillionth of it. i need to follow the prophets counsel. so this means that i'll have to read. my favorite thing. (with slight sarcasm)
d. progress
i need to move away from the past, live in the now, and work towards the future.
i have a lot of regrets. and i can't anymore. i need to move on. it is ok to recall struggles, missed opportunities, and heart breaks, but what good is it if i dwell on what i could have done, and not thinking about the great opportunities that await me. use bad memories to aid future decisions. as mentioned, i have so much to be thankful for. "where much is given, much is required." i am going to have to work HARD in order to live up to my potential. i am still figuring out my potential. but mainly, i need to accept what has happened and look forward to the better things in this world. i have experienced many hardships. but it only means that there is something greater waiting for me. and i am so excited! i know that God loves me. i know that he knows my heart. i know that he knows what is best for me. i guess another thing for me to learn is patience and diligence.
thank you for reading. please leave thoughts, comments, and/or goals that you would like to work on this year. and we can help each other :)
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