Sometimes

Sometimes a song connects itself to you, and no matter how hard you try, you and this song are forever intertwined. This happened to me with the song "For me alone". The words and melody of this song are so powerful, and I feel blessed to have even been introduced to it. I sang it 2 weeks ago in my home ward and when I was asked to sing next week in my Provo ward I tried to find another song to sing, because I just sang that one and I wanted to diversify my repertoire. My mom suggested that I sing it again because it is such a great song, and I decided to look at it again. Turns out, I still love it. It touches a deep part of my heart and while singing it, I feel so passionate about it. Music is so powerful, and I am so grateful to have it as a part of my life. And yes, I am singing it again this Sunday, and I can't wait.

Here are the words for all of you:

Every earthly sorrow; every mortal pain

Every sinner's anguish; the bitterness of shame

The weakness and the heartache that burden all mankind

For these the Savior suffered, for these He bled and died

And the lost and fallen multitudes of all the earth

Are ransomed by His offering of love

But if I alone had stumbled; if I alone had strayed

If I alone had wandered from the straight and narrow way

If I alone bore guilt for which my all could never atone

He would have come for me

For me alone

Tears of all creation; every debt unpaid

Warfare of the nations; every trust betrayed

Every falsehood uttered; every truth denied

For these the Savior suffered, for these He bled and died

And the lost and fallen multitudes of all the earth

Are ransomed by His offering of love

But if I alone had stumbled; if I alone had strayed

If I alone had wandered from the straight and narrow way

If I alone bore guilt for which my all could never atone

He would have come for me

For me alone

For love of all God's children Christ redeemed us from the fall

His mercy without measure is sufficient for us all

But if I alone had stumbled; if I alone had strayed

If I alone had wandered from the straight and narrow way

If I alone were foolish; if I alone were frail

If I alone had faltered when the power of hell assailed

If I alone bore guilt for which my all could never atone

He would have come for me

For me alone

Queen

I am the queen of the blind date. Don't get me wrong, I love it! I definitely want to put myself out there and it is flattering that people don't mind setting me up with their friends. At least I know I'm not that "embarrassing" friend of theirs. My last relationship was born from a blind date so I do believe in it. One thing that cracks me up, is seeing who they set you up with. Is it the shy friend that doesn't want to ask anyone out? The annoying friend that can't get a girl to say yes? The 5'3" tall guy that they only set you up with, not because you have anything in common, but because you are in fact shorter than he is? It says a lot about you, who these friends set you up with. All I want to say is, continue to set me up friends and family. The challenge is on. If one of you finds me a husband through a setup, I will be eternally indebted, and that means a whole lot of great Christmas presents for you for the rest of your life. Let be known, and so it was written.

The Flow Chart

I never posted the infamous Flow Chart. Even though he was not my soulmate, that date was worth it for this priceless possession and awesome story. I can now proudly state that I have been made a Flow Chart, and also made and given an arrow. My dating life is just great.

The Boy Rant

This is just a rant of a single girl in Provo Utah. Why is it that guys think that all girls obviously want to have moves made on them? Has it not crossed their minds that maybe it should also be our decision if they hold our hands, try to cuddle us, or any other form of affection reserved for someone we are interested in? I have been "hand raped" (had my held hand without my permission/consent) twice since coming to Provo. The first, I had my arms cross (signal #1) and he poked my side and then grabbed my hand. REALLY??!?! The second, we were watching a movie, I had my hands tucked between my legs which apparently means come and get 'em, and he leaned over, told me his hand was cold, and grabbed my hand. Unacceptable. I just don't understand. Maybe one day I will figure it out, but as for now I will never ever sit next to a boy without my arms firmly crossed.

Oh chick flicks

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE chick flicks. The sappy-ness makes me happy, and pretty much I'm always in the mood for a good one. I watched the movie "He's just not that into you" last year and I really did like it. Not your typical chick flick, but good none the less. Today at work, my friends showed me this video called, "10 chick flick cliches you will not find in 'He's just not that into you'". It's utterly fantastic and I felt I should share it with the world. Every single cliche is soooo true. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7lHJ7XkYAo

Photo Shoot

We decided to take Marketing Family pictures for Christmas. Here is just a taste of the awesomeness. I am amazed we could all sort of pull of the serious look. Do you think I should become a model? I tried to "smize" like Tyra tells all of the top models...smiling with your eyes...

Jerusalem Homesickness

It has been 2 years and I still get homesick for Jerusalem. Incredible, but true. I would go home any day of the week if I could. Any single day of my life. So if anyone wants to pay for me to go back, I promise that I will accept gracefully :) Click here for the video made for our semester by my friend Tim. It's the best place in the whole world. I will always cherish those memories, and hopefully one day I will be able to go and visit again!