So I've been reading a lot... a whole lot...

I've been reading almost a book a day... yep...it's true, ask my roomies!...maybe it's a good thing that I've decided to try to get part time job on top of my Pastry job. Maybe occupy some more of my time...

Although reading has been pretty great. I've been reading everything from Shannon Hale's Goose Girl, and the rest of the Bayern books... to the Wheel of Time series...
throw in a couple vampire books...my cookbooks and even some Nicholas Sparks... and well that's my life right now.
I probably should figure out when institute is so I can be a little more involved with people instead of hiding out in my apartment with yet another book...or not... Maybe.... maybe not... I admit.. I'm not ready to give up my books. Maybe some other day... :D Until then...any suggestions on what I should read next?

Tay's Wedding...and Cake

I wish I had more photos, but I didn't use my camera, so I'm forced to wait till my sisters get around to giving me copies.
I must say that this wedding was incredible. I absolutely enjoyed the sealing. The temple President, Pinegar was inspired, to say the least! I felt like I was enlightened by the spirit, completely and utterly happy, and just good. It was something that God definately is smiling down on. I'm so grateful to have Kyra as a Sister. I love her, and probably would take her side if Taylor ever did anything stupid...which is quite possible! ha ha! Just teasing Tay. I love you too!
I had a blast making this cake, and am thrilled with how it turned out.
We all had a lot of fun. WELCOME to the Family Kyra!

The Best Week EVER!

This weekend my little brother gets married. I can't believe it...really. Is he even old enough? ha ah... well At least I get an awesome sister-in-law out of the deal-io. I really like her. (I don't know if she realizes yet what she's getting herself into!) Our family is pretty crazy! if you've met us...you know! Anyway. I'm very excited! I'm making the wedding cake. It's gonna be intense! You should come to the reception just to see it! The whole thing is going to be pretty neat.
ANYWAY! things are awesome!...oh..and I saw Despicable Me. OH MY GOODNESS!!! THE BESTEST MOVIE EVER!!! 5 stars plus! I'm gonna go see it again it was that good!

Invictus by William Ernest Henley

Invictus by William Ernest Henley


Invictus

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

William Ernest Henley


I redboxed Invictus...I really should have seen it on the big screen. It's message is incredible. And I love this poem! I LOVE THIS!

Validation

Movin up and onward...

So, things have seemed to be pretty crazy lately. I may finally have gotten my head screwed back onto my head. After some drama at work, I think I've finally gotten to where I need to be. I am transferring to the new Kneaders in Draper. I feel really good about this. I'm happy that things seem to have sorted themselves out. Opening a Brand new store, with brand new equipment and starting everything out fresh, makes me so excited. I'll be making this store the best ever! Well, at least the pastries are going to rock!
I'm also excited because I'm finally driving something that wont break down on me every month. I bought a new car. I'm driving a Honda CRV. It is probably the best thing I've done. It all just worked out. I put my old piece of junk car on ksl and withing five mins. of posting it I had at least ten calls. I sold it that night. :D AMAZING!
Because I have transferred stores, I've also come to the conclusion that I need to move. I think that God is really helping me go where I need to be, pushing me in all the right directions. I started talking to this really sweet girl in my ward today, and she is thinking of moving up to the same area as me... and just like me is terrified of moving with someone she doesn't know...and a new ward, and all of that which moving by oneself entails. We may end up being roommates if this all works out. We'll figure out stuff soon, and probably go ward hopping to see where exactly we should be.
God really does love His children. If we have faith in Him, and Listen when He prompts you to do, or not do something, He'll protect and guide you. I haven't been very trusting lately, and it's gotten me in trouble...but once I was humbled, and actually let Him guide me, that is when things started working out. I'm so grateful for His love... and for the Love of my Savior. I have been extremely blessed...in all aspects of my life. The church is true, and Christ does live. I'm so grateful for that. SO GRATEFUL!

Attempt number....

I have to laugh out loud! And I just thought you should know! I got pulled over and ticketed (again!) for speeding. Man, me in my little beat up car... speeding! Who would have thought Jasper was up to that kind of action?! Not me! I guess we should try to go a little slower. I guess going thirty five in a twenty five isn't very tolerable! And supposedly I was taking the shortcut... trying to avoid other police frequented areas. Here's an idea...Follow the speed limit! If only this were the sign on the street (any street) that I decide to drive on.

So for some good news... I went to the chiropractor again today... I can walk! he he he! Lucky me! Sitting is another story, I definitely struggle with that one. Driving to work everyday is an adventure. I think tho, I'm a big fan of my chiropractor, anyone that makes me comfortable enough on my first visit, that I cry... has my vote! He's awesome!

I've taken up writing in my journal five things everyday that I'm grateful for in that day. It helps me stay optimistic. :D you should try it! It's fun sometimes when you can only think of three... and have to really stretch things to fill in the other two lines!