Heavenly Father Knows Best

-"'Big changes are easier than small ones.'"

-"?"

-"Sir Francis Bacon."

Better and Better

Two successful storytimes.
My parents and 2 brothers in Nauvoo.
Wonderful Institute class (sadly my last one for the semester).
A little more information on the BIG meeting(s) next week that will bring changes I'm nervous and excited for.
Snow in the morning followed by a lovely sunny afternoon.
Talking to my newly planted garden.
Cheez-Its!
Netflix.
Knowing tomorrow is my day off.
Less than a week until I'm in Portland for a very special event.

Ah, yes. It just keeps looking up and up!

My dear friend is back for good

I received news today. I cannot divulge for another month, for it is not exactly my news.

But I am so exhiliratingly happy, you just wouldn't believe it!!!!

HAPPY THURSDAY!

IWGBTP

That is a secret code.

I'll tell you what it means if you promise not to tell anybody.

Pinky swear?

'K. It means "I Wanna Go Back To Philmont."

And guess what?

I AM.

Complimentary

I received a compliment today. It wasn't anything huge--basically, someone noticed something I haven't told very many people about--but the fact that they noticed made me feel like a million bucks.

It amazes me that something as simple as noticing can make people feel good. I am setting a goal to do it more often.

Secret Plans

*rubs hands together*

I am making super secret plans to surprise somebody. I can't tell you who, but I can tell you this: IT IS GOING TO BE AWESOME.

Now, if only I can get convince that other potentially involved person to play along...

The New Awesomeness

That is Thursday.

Yes.

It has something for me to look forward to every week.

A fabulously awesome and amazing Institute class.

LOVE IT!

O happy Thursday. You are good to me.

It's what's up

My head hurts.

On this Thursday.

I'm tired. Could be fighting a cold. But I have a lot of Vitamin C.

 And I love that I have a job I love that is SO busy I don't have time to pay attention to how tired I am.

Just that I'd give an update.

On this Thursday.

Blast From The Past

Once upon a Thursday, I was leaving the Salt Lake Airport when I heard someone call my name. I turned to find myself facing a friend from college. A friend I haven't seen since in over 2 years. A friend who lives on the other side of the country.

WOW.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"I'm headed to Idaho for my sister's wedding.  What are you doing here?" he replied.

"Coming down from Idaho for a wedding."

Go figure.

Looking Up

At last.

Things are getting better.

And my vacation is within grasp.

And I'm getting things on the To Do list done.

Happy, happy happiness.

Flirt

I am the worst flirter in the whole wide world. Not as in, "shameless flirt," though. More like, "Can't Flirt To Save Her Sorry Life." Those of you who know me know this to be as true a fact as I could ever say.

I see you nodding your head over there.

But today, apparently, I am good at it. Today, I stole a boy's man's heart. Today is the day he fell for me.

Tomorrow will be the day he asks me out. Just you wait.

Spreeeeee

Benefits of being a Professional Party Planner:

--You get to spend someone else's money.

--You get to take a break from your desk job to be creative. And go shopping.

--You are a superhero.

                Credit Card Lady.

You're Back!!!

OK. I think we can say that Thursday is fully redeemed.

Getting to totally fix-up my hair (with flowers!) without being thought I'm weird. (Thank you, Halloween!)

Getting to wear my fun maid-of-honor dress for storytime.

Getting access to a smorgasbord of Halloween/Autumn goodies.

Getting closer to my big program (and its accompanying stresses) almost being over.

Getting to wish Happy Birthday to one of the most awesome Tigers I know.

Oh yes. It is a glorious Thursday with much to smile about!

Worth celebrating

My 20th Baptism anniversary--that is definitely worth Thursdayness. And part of celebrating was making a big, delicious southern meal. Not sure what else exactly makes it southern, except it's fried.

Mmmmmmm.

So...a needle...

Bob's birthday may be tomorrow, but I'm working on his birthday present today. Sweet homemakeral skills in use for a dearly beloved. That's a happy Thursday!

Who First?

Again. Again!!!

Are you just taking vengeance, Thursday?

Or maybe it's because Thursdays did take a turn for the worse and that's why none of us felt amazingly inspired to write.

Maybe it's a chicken and egg thing.

Well, I'll look on a positive side.

Apple pie!!!

With cheese!!!!!!!!

Maybe it's an unreasonable yet determined faith in you.

*sigh*

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

You heard us. Didn't you, Thursday? You heard us discussing how we were too busy, and you decided to take vengeance on me. But I will stay stay loyal and true. Why? Because you made up by the teensiest bit. Was it a peace offering? A sign of hope? While I know right now it's the dangling carrot, it's still wonderful news to hear:

Josh Groban's new CD release date was announced today!

Some days...

...you just gotta look cute.

Especially on a Thursday.

The Whole Enchilada

I'm not saying I haven't done any of my Visiting Teaching in the last 2+ years. I'm not saying I haven't made visits. I'm not saying I haven't been in homes to teach. And I'm not saying I haven't taught with my companion.

But today, I was able to teach my Visiting Teachee, in her home, with not just a companion but my assigned Visiting Teaching companion.

Good job, Thursday.

Just Talking

[from my 2010 Joy & Gratitude post today]

I spent an hour and a half just talking to my supervisor. During work hours. Oops. But then, we don't often get a chance to just talk. And I think it helps. No. I know it helps. It helps me a lot. And I've always wanted to be better friends with her, even before she became my supervisor. Sometimes I feel so distanced from her in so many ways. But today, that talk made me feel like we had more in common than I would have realized. And that she accepts and understands me.

And not only did that mean a lot to me, it was something I needed. Really needed.

Thank you, Thursday. You have been redeemed.