It's a small, small world.

While attending my Study Skills class today, I learned something. 

it's a small, small world.

I have come to find out that my instructor, is actually my backyard neighbor. Who knew? 

After class we continued to discuss this new found fact, as to which she asks "Do you Babysit?" 

I said, "Well of course" 

With that she threw her hands up in the air and rejoiced with a thrilled "YES!"

As our conversation proceeded I also learned that she can see my road from her backyard, and can see and hear all the children playing, and has being trying for who knows how long to convince them to just walk on over and make some friends. Apparently her road is lacking in play-mates thus her children have been lonely and might I even mentioned the taboo word "bored". Where as my cul-de-sac is abundant in that department. 

Who would have known??

On another note,

Personally I find Valentines day REDICULOUS. Yes, I said it. REDICULOUS. Why is it that we (as a society) need a specific day to show everyone around you that:

a) you love them

b) you care about them

c) you appreciate them

d) all of the above.

I mean honestly (Guys and Gals) Has it really come to that?? 

Why can't you just go out on random dates? Oh! And Guys, DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT, go and buy you loved one roses. (Unless that is really her favorite flower in the entire universe.) What's wrong with any other flowers? They are cheeper, much prettier, last longer, and mean that you were thinking a little more than the normal guys who just go for the traditional kind of gifts. 

Also, I KNOW the price of roses around Valentines day. I mean, if you have that much dough to throw around, buy us something we've been beggin for. Take us out on a nice date. Get us a few things that we can keep longer. I would rather you go for the untraditional things and just get me items that really show you know me, than you waste that money on a bouquet of roses that are just going to die the following day. Heck, forget the money factor. Make a mix CD of some of our favorite songs. the ones that bring us fond memories and giggles. Write a poem. It doesn't matter if your any good at it. The fact that you made the effort to do such an admireable thing is what really matters. Heck write it out, put it on some construction paper, make your best efforts to make it "pretty" (it's alright, girls think child level artwork is adorable), and put that masterpeice in a frame. :]

Yea, those are the things that matter, the real things to win our hearts.

Faith in the Lord

Some situations and issues have come up recently.  Now as to what they are particullarly I will not disclose, however these have been weighing heavily on my heart the past week or so. Today (After a very LONG and trialing weekend) I broke down and prayed as I tried to relax in the shower following a long day at work. 

I prayed, not for long, but I prayed from my heart, from my soul, to my father in heaven. 

Following my relaxation therapy attempt, I sat on my floor, hoping with all my might that an answer may soon follow. I was lost and unsure. 

"How will I know?"

"What will I do?"

"What should I do?"

"How can I be sure that when it comes, it's not just my minds thoughts screaming or whispering to me?"

As I sat there, and to be honest, crying all the while I got a needed text from a dear friend of mine. A month or so ago I betrayed him to save his life, and now at just the time I needed someone to talk to, he texted me. 

 We began just talking like we normally do, and then he asked, so out of the blue,...

"Are you okay?"

"What's on your mind, Bekah?"

For a good while my friend and I talked. For a friend who had just so recently decided to leave the church, he gave me advice. The spiritual advice that I needed. He knew exactly what to say, and how to say it. He offered his love, his friendship, and his spirit. 

He knew. The Lord knew I needed comfort. He took the time and prompted this friend to text at just the time I needed a friend. 

Thank God for these blessings. For the little things that matter. Every decision you make will lead to something later in life. I saved this friend from making a life ending decision, I helped him through some trials and convinced him to stay in the Church and to trust God. 

And here I was, months later and these choices that I made, and most importantly that he made,  led to him being there for me. There when I was lost, and feeling so alone, I was reminded of God's love, God's mercy, and that I'm never alone.  

Lunch with Hannah

Yesterday I went to lunch with my little sister Hannah.

After standing there looking dumb awaiting for my sister (who's class was incredibly late), I was showered by curious stares and questions. 

"Who is that?"

"Is that your MOM?" (Do I honestly appear to be old enough to have a 10 year old daughter??)

"How Old IS she?"

"Can you REALLY drive?"

"What grade are you in?"

"What are you doing here?"

"Don't you have school?"

"How are you in 12th grade AND College?"

After answering these many questions, I realized my full attention was to be required of by Hannah and her friends. 

Now I'm hoping this is a good sign, but I so loved every moment of it. Hopefully a sign of my desire to teach Elementary Education, especially Kindergartener's :]

A Taste of College

Yesterday was my first day of class, and well, IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!!

We finished class fifteen plus minutes before it was due to finish, and the teacher just said, "okay, we're through today..." 

 

It's nice to be treated like an Adult, as opposed to being treated like I'm still in first grade.