We all have dreams and aspirations.
It makes no sense why we cannot reach them sometimes.
Far too often we forget them and move on, because our dreams are not and sometimes cannot be real.
We then spread our unhappiness like a disease. We are all creating a pandemic.
STOP.
Hang in there always.
Never stop dreaming.
Always be there for people.
Always push others to do their best.
Smile.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Pushing
Sometimes it is extremely difficult to find what motivates you.
I have been stuck in this rut.
I have been going through life day to day with little to no motivation. Why should I try hard to get good grades? Who needs a career anyways? Why work so hard just to work for the rest of my life?
I have felt that life is vicious. Many good people do not get the pay off they deserve. Many bad and irresponsible people have more than plenty. In the end what is money? (Thanks CTD) Nothing but paper and some ink.
As I try to push myself out of this mess I leave you with these words:
Be who you are and want to be.
Always pay it forward.
Never be too afraid for anything.
Heavenly Father is with you and will not let you fail.
Get back up.
Try everything.
Never work too much.
The most important time will always be with family.
Be imaginative.
Be creative.
Never listen to others criticism.
Love.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Open Eyes
I tend to not regret much. I do however learn a lot of lessons the hard and difficult way.
One such story keeps me thinking often.
I was asked to be on set for a film called HotBot. I was extremely excited even though I would work through a blizzard in summer clothes. I arrived on set and made friends as quickly as possible. It was 5:00 PM and already beginning to get dark here in Utah. The temperatures were close to 20 degrees F. My newly found friends and I began to discuss the business in order to distract ourselves from the cold. We were grateful that we were given a large tent to sit in which blocked the winds. Our call time was set for 7:00 PM and so we waited.
The make up artists began to walk through our group and pick out "hopefuls". I was one of which. I followed them to a warm trailer where there were 3 girls talking. They were all very pretty with foul mouths and appeared to be in their early 20's. There I made friends with a blonde actress. We talked until I had to go back to the tent. She was very friendly and I seemed to enthuse her. Throughout the night she would come and find me on set and continue talking and teasing me. She seemed intrigued. At 7:00 AM, we both eventually went our separate ways.
I realized later that she is an up and growing actress. She has been in large films and is pretty well known in the Hollywood world. I wished I would have known whom she was before. I would have been able to learn so very much.
She seemed to like me because I knew not who she was or what she had accomplished. I was able to have a regular conversation with her and stay humble. Holy smokes.
There went that opportunity.
I learned to open my eyes.
One such story keeps me thinking often.
I was asked to be on set for a film called HotBot. I was extremely excited even though I would work through a blizzard in summer clothes. I arrived on set and made friends as quickly as possible. It was 5:00 PM and already beginning to get dark here in Utah. The temperatures were close to 20 degrees F. My newly found friends and I began to discuss the business in order to distract ourselves from the cold. We were grateful that we were given a large tent to sit in which blocked the winds. Our call time was set for 7:00 PM and so we waited.
The make up artists began to walk through our group and pick out "hopefuls". I was one of which. I followed them to a warm trailer where there were 3 girls talking. They were all very pretty with foul mouths and appeared to be in their early 20's. There I made friends with a blonde actress. We talked until I had to go back to the tent. She was very friendly and I seemed to enthuse her. Throughout the night she would come and find me on set and continue talking and teasing me. She seemed intrigued. At 7:00 AM, we both eventually went our separate ways.
I realized later that she is an up and growing actress. She has been in large films and is pretty well known in the Hollywood world. I wished I would have known whom she was before. I would have been able to learn so very much.
She seemed to like me because I knew not who she was or what she had accomplished. I was able to have a regular conversation with her and stay humble. Holy smokes.
There went that opportunity.
I learned to open my eyes.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Little Children
Children amaze me every day. I teach 4 year old's and I learn so much through them. They have not been tainted by society in most cases. Their imaginations are completely active and bright. They know when to be afraid and they look for guidance. They laugh and dance as if no one is watching. Nothing is truly embarrassing unless you care what others think.
I headed to the gas station last night and was amazed to see a little girl watching me closely. She looked at me like she knew who I was and like I was a close friend. Like when little children see Mickey Mouse in Disneyland. I was completely enchanted by her stares. She began to wave quickly when she noticed me noticing her. I waved back and smiled, and to my surprise she began to seem within a dream. It was strange but I felt like she knew of my potential and could see past my scowls as the price rose to fill my tank. Her dad gathered her up and they left. Not without her eyes forever burning into me.
Always listen to the young of heart. They seem to always be uplifting and noble.
We can learn much from them.
Happy Holidays!
I headed to the gas station last night and was amazed to see a little girl watching me closely. She looked at me like she knew who I was and like I was a close friend. Like when little children see Mickey Mouse in Disneyland. I was completely enchanted by her stares. She began to wave quickly when she noticed me noticing her. I waved back and smiled, and to my surprise she began to seem within a dream. It was strange but I felt like she knew of my potential and could see past my scowls as the price rose to fill my tank. Her dad gathered her up and they left. Not without her eyes forever burning into me.
Always listen to the young of heart. They seem to always be uplifting and noble.
We can learn much from them.
Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Stopping Time
Isn't it amazing that right when life gets to be the busiest, the body always manages to get sick within your moments of weakness?
While we are sick time seems to slow. Everyone around you is working hard and thoroughly through the day while we lay and ponder. Not even just thoughts, more like searching our souls. After all, you have to lay in bed all day. My as well get something done.
Some of our most troubling adversities can be solved within this train of thought. God loves us and wants us to be happy. When we are getting to be too busy to even remember to look around, he will take us down. Allowing us to admire our lives and realize things are not as bad as seemed.
Listening to the leaves fall and collect on the concrete outside the window. Listening to the stillness all around. Listening to our Heavenly Father whisper sweet things to us. I feel invincible.
Nothing can stop me.
I have learned a lot while down.
While we are sick time seems to slow. Everyone around you is working hard and thoroughly through the day while we lay and ponder. Not even just thoughts, more like searching our souls. After all, you have to lay in bed all day. My as well get something done.
Some of our most troubling adversities can be solved within this train of thought. God loves us and wants us to be happy. When we are getting to be too busy to even remember to look around, he will take us down. Allowing us to admire our lives and realize things are not as bad as seemed.
Listening to the leaves fall and collect on the concrete outside the window. Listening to the stillness all around. Listening to our Heavenly Father whisper sweet things to us. I feel invincible.
Nothing can stop me.
I have learned a lot while down.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Us Mormons
Honestly?
I was attempting to study up on the election when I stumbled across this page:
http://www.votingforjesus.com/
This is THE silliest thing I have read about my religion in A LONG time.
I really hope no one listens to this person preach about something they know nothing about!
Man.... I've had my good giggle for the day. :)
Yes, I am a Latter Day Saint of Jesus Christ or otherwise known as Mormon.
I'm sorry but we do not believe ourselves to be a cult.
Even after listening to people call him a lunatic, I do believe that Joseph Smith was nothing shy of magnificent.
We believe that the gospel was taken off from the earth for a while because the people of the world were unable to believe. Joseph Smith converted countless lives and brought our religion back.
If people thought he was really evil why would he not change the name of the church after himself? No one would have known!
We are "The Latter Day Saints" because we are in the latter days.
From not drinking alcohol, not doing drugs, girls only piercing their ears one time, boys not piercing their ears, no coffee products, watching out for caffeine, food storage, and the unspoken not having sex until we are married in the temple. GASP! Yes!! We do not have sex until we are married. Crazy right??
We love to hear about our church through others! So this article I came across made me pity the people who would think such about us! We're really not that bad. :)
Like one comedian said, "Mormon's ain't so bad. If I have yard work to be done, I just put it off for a week or so. Because then they will get to it as a service project so I don't have to!"
Want to learn more??
CLICK ON ME:
http://mormon.org/
It can't hurt and no one has to know. ;)
I was attempting to study up on the election when I stumbled across this page:
http://www.votingforjesus.com/
This is THE silliest thing I have read about my religion in A LONG time.
I really hope no one listens to this person preach about something they know nothing about!
Man.... I've had my good giggle for the day. :)
Yes, I am a Latter Day Saint of Jesus Christ or otherwise known as Mormon.
I'm sorry but we do not believe ourselves to be a cult.
Even after listening to people call him a lunatic, I do believe that Joseph Smith was nothing shy of magnificent.
We believe that the gospel was taken off from the earth for a while because the people of the world were unable to believe. Joseph Smith converted countless lives and brought our religion back.
If people thought he was really evil why would he not change the name of the church after himself? No one would have known!
We are "The Latter Day Saints" because we are in the latter days.
From not drinking alcohol, not doing drugs, girls only piercing their ears one time, boys not piercing their ears, no coffee products, watching out for caffeine, food storage, and the unspoken not having sex until we are married in the temple. GASP! Yes!! We do not have sex until we are married. Crazy right??
We love to hear about our church through others! So this article I came across made me pity the people who would think such about us! We're really not that bad. :)
Like one comedian said, "Mormon's ain't so bad. If I have yard work to be done, I just put it off for a week or so. Because then they will get to it as a service project so I don't have to!"
Want to learn more??
CLICK ON ME:
http://mormon.org/
It can't hurt and no one has to know. ;)
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Newly Found Freedom
Why is there so much pressure to go to school immediately after high school??
I do understand that if you stop going to class it makes it harder to go back. It is just unfortunate that kids will go to classes and have no idea what they want to do with their lives. There are so many opportunities out there for us to give a shot. It's difficult having such a short amount of time and paying a lot of money to go to college where you have to decide.
I got caught in the rush and decided to go to nursing school. I have been doing prerequisites for a year now and have been trying to experiment along the way.
Last November I found a passion for acting for film. It gave me a rush every time I did it. I did however, begin to shy away when I realized it is not an industry for people of my faith. I will keep trying that while I go to school.
I also am very artistic. I have a little schooling behind me that supports my arts but not a significant amount. There is no money in it. Or so I thought. I recently found out about special effects makeup. Hopefully I can try this field out as well while I go to school.
We need to remember that there are so many things to try before we get too caught up.
I want a career I will be happy with.
I want a career that I can get excited about.
Open your eyes and experiment.
Find your freedom.
I do understand that if you stop going to class it makes it harder to go back. It is just unfortunate that kids will go to classes and have no idea what they want to do with their lives. There are so many opportunities out there for us to give a shot. It's difficult having such a short amount of time and paying a lot of money to go to college where you have to decide.
I got caught in the rush and decided to go to nursing school. I have been doing prerequisites for a year now and have been trying to experiment along the way.
Last November I found a passion for acting for film. It gave me a rush every time I did it. I did however, begin to shy away when I realized it is not an industry for people of my faith. I will keep trying that while I go to school.
I also am very artistic. I have a little schooling behind me that supports my arts but not a significant amount. There is no money in it. Or so I thought. I recently found out about special effects makeup. Hopefully I can try this field out as well while I go to school.
We need to remember that there are so many things to try before we get too caught up.
I want a career I will be happy with.
I want a career that I can get excited about.
Open your eyes and experiment.
Find your freedom.
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