Dating mishaps

In eighth grade one of the cutest boys in my class called me at home one day. I think I was shocked more than anyone that he was calling me. It was a spring day and I had a habit of opening my windows, despite my mother’s constant chastisement. I sat on my bed and leaned up against the two foot wall between two of my windows to feel the cool Texas spring breeze. After about an hour of a very mature and flirty conversation, I readjusted myself to get more comfortable and misjudged how far I had moved to the left. I leaned right into the window, popping the screen out and doing a back flip into the front yard. I thought that I could still recover from my mishap but it was too late. I had dropped the phone and he heard me scream. I lied to him and said that I had just dropped the phone. Of course after recanting the story to my best friend, the entire school knew, including cute boy. I wish that was the last time something equally mortifying happened in my dating experience. Sadly, it still continues.

On getting organized

Like most, I’ve set some new year’s goals. In addition to a few personal resolutions, I decided that I was going to get organized. Now the majority of my friends would tell you I’m bordering on OCD with some of my need for order. I am here to tell you that there are several areas in which I can improve my organization skills.

1. Finances. I’m the first to admit that I am forgetful with where my money goes. It’s not intentional, it’s not excessive shopping. I was told by my family so many times that I was not good with money that I began to believe them. Not only am I going to take full control of my finances and get more organized, I am going to begin believing that I can be good with money.
2. Morning routine. I don’t like being late. I don’t like being rushed. As a side effect to my insomnia, mornings can sometimes be a little more than rough. To make my life a little easier and less stressful, I am going to pick out and iron my outfit for the next day and prepare my breakfast/lunch the night before. I’m also striving to press snooze once before getting out of bed.
3. Scripture reading. I made a spiritual study schedule and I intend to stick to it. It is my hope that with this schedule I will not only be spiritually fed but be prepared to participate in Sunday school and Relief Society.
4. Minimize belongings. I’ve always had a lot of stuff. When you haven’t changed shoe or clothing sizes since 8^th grade, one can accumulate a rather stuffed closet. Every time I buy a new piece of clothing, I am forcing myself to donate another one from my closet. I’m also going to organize/donate my rarely used craft supplies and kitchen stuff.
5. Preparedness. I rely on the crutch of being single in this area. The prophet said to be prepared for emergencies and I intend to follow his counsel (especially with the end of the world coming this year…haha). Food storage and 72-hour kits are on my mind!

It's been a while

I decided to be better at blogging....especially about my reading. I want to remember why I love/hate the books I'm reading. I'm also trying to diversify the genre I spend my time with.

I purchased a Nook last summer and I'm getting good use out of it. I love traveling with it because instead of killing my back with the three books I usually bring, I have a 1/2 pound Nook. Hopefully this will help me make it through my ridiculously long reading list.

I started reading "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott a couple of weeks ago but it has taken me nearly half the book to really feel like I was loving it. Now I can't put it down. I'm a sucker for a coming of age story so this is a four for one! I love how each little woman is so keenly aware of her own faults and tries to improve upon herself. I love how each character is always striving to be better, more caring and loving. I am also reminded of my sisters and the amazing bond that can only be found between sisters.

Now I'm off to a wonderful world of make believe, love and war. Stay tuned for my final review....

My reading list for the long, long flight

My VP gave me a homework assignment for my vacation. Thank goodness it was an assignment that I will actually enjoy! :)

She told me that I had to read Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Why this book? Well, it takes place in the 1920s on the French Riviera, which is one of the places I will be visiting. I've never read anything by Fitzgerald, so I am actually very excited about diving into this book on the plane.

I am currently buried under about 20 different to-do lists between the conference I'm planning (and speaking at three times!) and planning/preparing for my trip to Europe. So much to do, so little time to do it in! Eight days ...not that I'm counting!