New Ward, New Calling

Today marks a very big change in my life.  For most of my adult life I've attended a Singles Ward for church which allowed me to worship with others in my age range and station in life.  There are many good and bad things about a Singles Ward, but overall I've enjoyed it.  This is where I've met most of my friends.  There is an age limit for these sorts of things and I have passed that age.  Today was my official change to a Family Ward.

The change came slightly sooner than planned due to my choosing to accept a calling in this ward.  Today I was sustained as the Beehive Advisor.  For those who don't know this means I will be working with/ teaching the 12 and 13 year old girls.  As much as I do not want to be in a family ward I am looking forward to this calling.  The Young Women's program in the church is great, and I'm glad to help out.  I remember clearly the YW Leaders I had when I was this age and how they influenced me for good.  Now it's my turn to be an influence.

Attending church today was strange.  This is a very family oriented church, which is exactly how it should be.  But in my case I feel like I don't fit in as I do not have a family of my own.  For example I filled out an info sheet about myself for the Relief Society and I was able to skip about one third of the page of questions because they did not apply to me.  I have no husband or children or birthdays to share with them.  In the lesson we discussed personal prayer and scripture study, and then we discussed family prayer and scripture study.   Uh... these are the exact same thing to me.  My welcome packet from the RS included a list of young women available for babysitting.  Ha.  Yeah, I don't fit in.  Or rather I fit in better with the Young Women then I do the adults.

Don't get the wrong idea, it isn't all bad.  Everyone was super friendly and welcoming today.  I'm sure I'll make new friends in this ward.  They just won't be ones I hang out with on my Friday nights.  The most important thing about this change is that it's right.  That part has been made very clear to me right now.  It is not currently clear to me how I'll find a way to fit in a ward of families.  This is often the Lords way, to not show us everything now but require us to take a few steps of faith to find our way is lit.

Eyebrow Threading

My friend Stepper posted about Eyebrow Threading on her blog today.  Read it.  It's fascinating, and the best part is I just tried it and not only does it work, it works better than plucking (and it's a lot less painful!).
Thanks Stepper for doing the research for me!

Listing Happiness

I recently read a blog post which mentioned (in passing) doing a list post which she considers "the laziest kind of post that has ever been invented".  So I decided I should do one.  Or a couple.

Things That Made Me Happy Today

• Having no homework to do.
• Hearing my student who is taking the dreaded I.B. Math Methods 2 class from Shim is currently getting an A.
• Listening to Jun Be O.K. repeatedly in the car from my new T.max CD.
• Teasing and joking around with my li'l brudder Tommy.
• Reading and marking up my Rick Steve's London book while looking for things to do when I go in about a month.
• Watching the preview to Episode 15 of Playful Kiss which will air tomorrow.  (2 episodes left to finish the series!) 
• Getting an email from a friend suggesting I might be able to talk him into taking a Korean class with me.
• Driving my car.

Fat Lip

Tonight I earned myself a fat lip.

But I had myself some good fun despite the results.

One more thing...

I just kicked some trash at Hearts.

For those interested my 3 opponents are the names of 3 of my favorite fictional characters from well loved books.  Points go to anyone who actually knows who they are.

A Busy Saturday

Last Saturday proved to be a very busy day. It began in the early morning when I attended (and spoke at) my nieces baptism! Congrats Kaitlin on your special day!

Following the baptism I had brunch with two of my favorite people: Brenda and Erica. We ate at Preservation Kitchen in Bothell and I would love to recommend it to you. Fabulous food and a cute/cozy environment.

I then headed to my sisters place for the next several hours. Whenever I visit Mel you can guarantee 2 very important things are happening. Number 1, I am changing my hair color. And number 2, I am getting caught up on the most recent Big Bang Theory episodes.

This means I am now a blonde. Again. With a brown streak down one side for contrast. Or just for fun.

chemicals in my hair

that evening

My evening then ended by visiting Brenda, eating delicious homemade cookies and kicking some trash at Super Mario Brother (Wii).

My Baby Book

Do you have a Baby Book that someone kept for you when you were younger? While looking for something tonight I stumbled across mine and was reminded of a few things as I glanced through it.

Fact: I took my very first steps while walking across the hood of our yellow station wagon in Bristol, VA on 29 July 1980. I personally think this is pretty cool to be walking on a car for my first steps.

I also found this awesome picture. It's too awesome not to share. Can you figure out which one I am?

Sometimes when I think back to a time this long ago I feel as if it was only a dream. It's especially dream-like since I moved away many years ago losing contact with all my friends. Where was Facebook when I needed it in 1985? I have memories of living in North Carolina, but they are a little fuzzy now. Seeing this picture makes it seem real again. I remember being friends with the girl who's standing next to me and I remember the boy in the front row I had a crush on. But the most important thing is that I remember.

Happy Weekend!

Perhaps you should click on over to see just how awesome my friend Shannon is at her blog Red Shoe Something.

{wink, wink, nudge, nudge}

Snow Prince

Confession: I have a new favorite music group called SS501.  Anyone who has spoken to me in the last 2 weeks should already knows this.  It's been quite a while since I last discovered new music that I've liked this much so I cannot help but share a little more with you.  This song is called Snow Prince.  I really enjoy watching these 5 boys dance in the video.  It's got a bit of a Newsies feel to it.  Only Korean style.  A translation of the lyrics are below (thanks to JPopAsia).

Translation Snow Prince

Hoo~~

[Hyunjoong] All my eyes can see is your figure the early sunlight shines upon

[Hyungjun] Oh Girl, every time I approach you, it's hard to breathe, so I end up turning back

[Kyujong] I shouldn't act like this anymore, I need to show her how I feel

[Jungmin] Look back, this is the confession you've been waiting for

[SS501] Show me your eyes and I'll give you my love

[Hyungjun] I like you so much I'll love you forever

[SS501] Come to my heart

[Youngsaeng] Listen to my song for you

I will show the feeling I have for you

I will confess that I'm your prince

[Jungmin] Girl I'm standing on the snowy path you left your footprints on

[Youngsaeng] Please know I've loved you innocently, like the white lights

[Kyujong] I promise I will always be by your side

[SS501] Show me your eyes and I'll give you my love

[Hyungjun] I like you so much, I'll love you forever

[SS501] Come to my heart

[Youngsaeng] Listen to my song for you

I will show the feelings I have for you

I will confess that I'm your prince

[Kyujong] Even though I shake when I approach you

[Hyunjoong] I want to at least tell you this

[Youngsaeng] I love you

[SS501] Show me your eyes and I'll give you my love

[Hyungjun] I like you so much, I'll love you forever

[SS501] Come to my heart

[Youngsaeng] Listen to my song for you

I will show the feelings I have for you

I will confess that I'm your prince 

[SS501] Show me your eyes and I'll give you my love

[Hyungjun] I like you so much, I'll love you forever

[SS501] Come to my heart

[Youngsaeng] Listen to my song for you

I will show the feelings I have for you

I will confess that I'm your prince 

My Birthday Cake

In my family we celebrate birthdays on a Sunday close to the actual birthday.  This last Sunday was a combined birthday party for myself and my brother-in-law Aaron.  My sister Melanie has been getting into making gourmet cakes and made 2 cakes for the occasion, one for me and one for Aaron.  Mine was a 3 layer pound cake with coconut buttercream frosting.  She just posted the recipe and pictures of my cake on her blog today.  Go check it out.  Then make it.  Then eat it.  Then you will know for yourself that it was divine.  Thanks again Melanie, you are the bestest!