Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
fish, sea, and swimming quotes
http://quotes.yourdictionary.com/fish
http://www.allgreatquotes.com/sea_quotes.shtml
http://www.quotegarden.com/swimming.html
If the world was flat I'd probably swim off it. ~Author Unknown
Sometimes God calms the storm. At other times, he calms the sailor. And sometimes he makes us swim. ~Author Unknown
On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~Thomas Jefferson
In my retirement I go for a short swim at least once or twice every day. It's either that or buy a new golf ball. ~Gene Perret
You can swim all day in the Sea of Knowledge and still come out completely dry. Most people do. ~Author Unknown
We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of the dream. Wandering by lone sea breakers, and sitting by desolate streams. World losers and world forsakers, for whom the pale moon gleams. Yet we are movers and the shakers of the world forever it seems.
Arthur William Edgar O'Shaughnessy
My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep. The more I give thee, the more I have, For both are infinite.
William Shakespeare
A smooth sea never made skilled mariner.
English Proverb
Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.
Jimi Hendrix
There is nothing so desperately monotonous as the sea, and I no longer wonder at the cruelty of pirates.
James Russell Lowell
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.
John Masefield
Sea Fever.
“While wandering a deserted beach at dawn, stagnant in my work, I saw a man in the distance bending and throwing as he walked the endless stretch toward me. As he came near, I could see that he was throwing starfish, abandoned on the sand by the tide, back into the sea. When he was close enough I asked him why he was working so hard at this strange task. He said that the sun would dry the starfish and they would die. I said to him that I thought he was foolish. There were thousands of starfish on miles and miles of beach. One man alone could never make a difference. He smiled as he picked up the next starfish. Hurling it far into the sea he said, “It makes a difference for this one.” I abandoned my writing and spent the morning throwing starfish.”
http://www.agiftofinspiration.com.au/stories/attitude/starfish.shtml
http://www.allgreatquotes.com/sea_quotes.shtml
http://www.quotegarden.com/swimming.html
If the world was flat I'd probably swim off it. ~Author Unknown
Sometimes God calms the storm. At other times, he calms the sailor. And sometimes he makes us swim. ~Author Unknown
On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~Thomas Jefferson
In my retirement I go for a short swim at least once or twice every day. It's either that or buy a new golf ball. ~Gene Perret
You can swim all day in the Sea of Knowledge and still come out completely dry. Most people do. ~Author Unknown
We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of the dream. Wandering by lone sea breakers, and sitting by desolate streams. World losers and world forsakers, for whom the pale moon gleams. Yet we are movers and the shakers of the world forever it seems.
Arthur William Edgar O'Shaughnessy
My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep. The more I give thee, the more I have, For both are infinite.
William Shakespeare
A smooth sea never made skilled mariner.
English Proverb
Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.
Jimi Hendrix
There is nothing so desperately monotonous as the sea, and I no longer wonder at the cruelty of pirates.
James Russell Lowell
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.
John Masefield
Sea Fever.
“While wandering a deserted beach at dawn, stagnant in my work, I saw a man in the distance bending and throwing as he walked the endless stretch toward me. As he came near, I could see that he was throwing starfish, abandoned on the sand by the tide, back into the sea. When he was close enough I asked him why he was working so hard at this strange task. He said that the sun would dry the starfish and they would die. I said to him that I thought he was foolish. There were thousands of starfish on miles and miles of beach. One man alone could never make a difference. He smiled as he picked up the next starfish. Hurling it far into the sea he said, “It makes a difference for this one.” I abandoned my writing and spent the morning throwing starfish.”
http://www.agiftofinspiration.com.au/stories/attitude/starfish.shtml
Monday, September 24, 2012
Ever Heard Of Them?
It is very likely that you have heard of the Piano Guys, because of the wonderful following they have on YouTube, not to mention the wonderfantabulistic music they create. Well, if you have heard of them, give a shout out right here in the comments. If you haven't, here's a link to their page [ thepianoguys.com ] and their channel [youtube]. And please! Enjoy!!
The real reason I am spotlighting the Piano Guys today is because of the great opportunity I experienced over the weekend. I was part of an audience for one of their live performances!!! YAY!! I loved it SO much! Their music is awesome and they were such great performers and had a good interaction with the audience. All in all I think they captured my attention a little more than the nearby India Fest, although I was concentrating on that performance as well. But that was homework.
Piano Guys Rock!
Yup,
I'm a fan
The real reason I am spotlighting the Piano Guys today is because of the great opportunity I experienced over the weekend. I was part of an audience for one of their live performances!!! YAY!! I loved it SO much! Their music is awesome and they were such great performers and had a good interaction with the audience. All in all I think they captured my attention a little more than the nearby India Fest, although I was concentrating on that performance as well. But that was homework.
Piano Guys Rock!
Yup,
I'm a fan
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
I Promised!
I did promise some pictures from Pioneer Day so here's a teaser (the rest can be found on the Pictures tab). I didn't take photos of the games because I was busy...busy participating in them! And I didn't want the camera damaged. But we definitely had a great time. :) Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The More You Give, The More You Get
Have you ever heard that phrase? I have found that the more I give this summer, the more emails I get. The more people I email, the more they feel the need to respond and email me back. The more scholarships I apply for, the more notification emails I get about these deadlines. The more personal contact information I give out, the more spam I get, and so forth. You get the idea.
So the more I give, the more emails I get!
And isn't everyone happy to look at their inbox and see that they are loved because people sent them an email?
I just discovered a way to fill up my inbox!
So the more I give, the more emails I get!
And isn't everyone happy to look at their inbox and see that they are loved because people sent them an email?
I just discovered a way to fill up my inbox!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The 24th of July
Happy Pioneer Day!
This is the day that Salt Lake City was founded when Brigham Young entered the Valley. We remember our Pioneer ancestors and celebrate them here in Spanish Fork on this day with a lot of great activities, like pioneer games and lots of other fun stuff.(pictures coming soon!)
Monday, July 23, 2012
Thneed
The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, contains a fictional mystical item called a thneed that can become whatever the owner of said thneed wants. Of course, the Once-ler who invented the thneed tried to convince everyone that a thneed is a need. Watch the wordplay come in and we can see that a thneed is a need but only a fake one. Some people believe they need a thneed but it is only in their imagination.
Moving on to more wordplay in this word: 'thneed' is actually an anagram for 'the end'. This becomes important to the plot of the story as we watch the Once-ler destroy a forest of truffula trees. The lorax tries in vain to warn the Once-ler of the end that is near, but thneeds are inevitable and once greed comes in, the Once-ler cannot stop.
So why bring it up? Why should we dwell on the sad parts of children's books and sorry endings? Merely to share a discovery and compliment the author. Dr. Seuss is definitely an amazing and unmatchable author with stories and rhymes made very enjoyable. Who knows if he meant to make both of these plays on words?
Either way, it is a sad ending indeed, matched in part by a story we find in The Book of Mormon, in the book called Ether. The story of Coriantumr has a similar ring to it, albeit more morbid than cutting down a forest. Coriantumr wanted the whole kingdom, full of millions of people, to rule over for himself. And so he fought, and fought, and fought. He chose the wrong, even when the prophet Ether prophesied of the end. He was cursed to be the last of his nation alive. The end was near, but greed drove Coriantumr to compel his people to a war that only ended when Coriantumr alone lived. Like the Once-ler, he was the only one left. Like the Once-ler he never gave up until the end ruined his temporal happiness.
Let us learn from the greed for power and money by these two examples and never be like them. Always listen to the warnings and remember the only thing that gives you true happiness, which is following the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
Moving on to more wordplay in this word: 'thneed' is actually an anagram for 'the end'. This becomes important to the plot of the story as we watch the Once-ler destroy a forest of truffula trees. The lorax tries in vain to warn the Once-ler of the end that is near, but thneeds are inevitable and once greed comes in, the Once-ler cannot stop.
So why bring it up? Why should we dwell on the sad parts of children's books and sorry endings? Merely to share a discovery and compliment the author. Dr. Seuss is definitely an amazing and unmatchable author with stories and rhymes made very enjoyable. Who knows if he meant to make both of these plays on words?
Either way, it is a sad ending indeed, matched in part by a story we find in The Book of Mormon, in the book called Ether. The story of Coriantumr has a similar ring to it, albeit more morbid than cutting down a forest. Coriantumr wanted the whole kingdom, full of millions of people, to rule over for himself. And so he fought, and fought, and fought. He chose the wrong, even when the prophet Ether prophesied of the end. He was cursed to be the last of his nation alive. The end was near, but greed drove Coriantumr to compel his people to a war that only ended when Coriantumr alone lived. Like the Once-ler, he was the only one left. Like the Once-ler he never gave up until the end ruined his temporal happiness.
Let us learn from the greed for power and money by these two examples and never be like them. Always listen to the warnings and remember the only thing that gives you true happiness, which is following the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Seedlings
I absolutely love plants! I love especially to grow them, to watch them sprout, to see them bloom and produce. I really love to eat fruits and vegetables that I have grown myself in the garden. They taste especially delectable. The suffering comes in the waiting.
The problem with plants is that when you plant a seed it does not pop up over night. Indeed it takes a week to see green!Then you have to wait weeks more until it is large enough to stop calling it a seedling. But all good things have a measure of sacrifice to them, don't they?
Greenlings, Seedlings, lovely little growing things!
I wish....
It is 11:11
Make a wish!!
Wishing doesn't mean it will happen though. Remember, dreams only inspire but reality is where it works out. If you wish and then work, your dreams will come true.
Make a wish!!
Wishing doesn't mean it will happen though. Remember, dreams only inspire but reality is where it works out. If you wish and then work, your dreams will come true.
Friday, July 13, 2012
And Here It Is Again!
Ah, yes,
Friday the 13th
What a wonderful day. Can you feel the energy in the air? Today is an uncommon event with mysterious qualities. Harness that power and use it for good. Make today the best day ever! Smile, cheer the world around you, and make it yours, because when will there be another day like this?
Friday the 13th
What a wonderful day. Can you feel the energy in the air? Today is an uncommon event with mysterious qualities. Harness that power and use it for good. Make today the best day ever! Smile, cheer the world around you, and make it yours, because when will there be another day like this?
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
The Perfect Souvenir
When you visit the ocean you can't leave without some shells and rocks collected at the beach. These tokens remind the visitor of their wonderful time spent there and the great things they saw and enjoyed. I recently got to visit the ocean again and carefully selected some flat, circular rocks so I could paint them to keep as a souvenir. With these rocks in my possession, I shall never forget all the activities I enjoyed at the ocean that I miss dearly.
p.s. Aren't these darlings adorable?
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Book Review: Fablehaven
I found some more wisdom from a book, but though this isn't Lord of The Rings it is just as awesome.
"Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others."
"Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others."
-Dale, Fablehaven pg. 152
I love the book Fablehaven. It is such a wonderful adventure! But don't ever stop at the first book, you have to read the whole series.
I was introduced to this book through my mom. She related a lesson from it without telling us any of the story. This is the lesson: do as you are told by those with more knowledge than you and you won't get into trouble. If you break the rules, you will cause harm more than you know. You won't just be in trouble for breaking the rules, you'll get the consequences of your actions as well. The rules are there to protect you from getting hurt, not to inhibit your freedom.
Just to let you know, this is only one thing you can pull from the basic plot of the book. Otherwise, it is totally cool and not even as sappy as it sounds!
Enjoy reading Fablehaven!!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Lighthouse
I love lighthouses. They are so super-duper cool! Not only are they gorgeous but they have a great view of the ocean. And lighthouses can be related to us in many ways.
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| Point Loma Lighthouse, San Diego CA |
-George Bernard Shaw
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| Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Portland OR Panoramio.com |
Altruistic means being unselfish and thinking about others. We can all be like a lighthouse and let our light shine for the world to see our good example.
Matthew 5:14-16
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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| Leuchtturm Marieke Jeromin |
A lighthouse takes a lot of work and dedication and even some isolation from the world to watch over. All who sacrifice this for a lighthouse are serving others with every minute of their lives. We can serve others and be a good example to let our light shine for all to see. We can be awesome just like a lighthouse!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Un-Digression
Looking back on my blog I realize that the beginning of my blog was A LOT more formal than recent posts have been leaning towards. Here is my Un-Digression, a new commitment to meaningful and thoughtful blog posts. Not to say that silliness isn't needed. I will continue with random and perhaps spontaneous posts, but mixed in with it you can be sure to find something useful to you in your life, perhaps. I am looking for equipoise.
Gordon B. Hinckley once said:
This means we should be people who have optimism and hope, and we should always believe so we can contribute, create, and achieve beautiful and virtuous things.
Gordon B. Hinckley once said:
Cynics do not contribute
Skeptics do not create
Doubters do not achieve
Thursday, May 24, 2012
7300 Days, One Life
I have nearly lived for 7300 days. Of course, I am approximating, but we like round, even, numbers that are nice to us.
7300 days. Seven Thousand Three Hundred. That is a long time, a big number of days. I wish I had a dollar for every day I've lived. That would be nice.
I know you've been expecting this, but why don't you look back at each day of your life, like I am with mine, and consider what has been done with each individual day. How does that change your perspective on the life you have lived so far? Is it freaky to find that you can't remember but for specific moments of those days? Do you write in a journal that can help you record how you've grown?
Each day counts, this is true, but it is also futile to scrutinize each day as an individual because you can't see yourself grow if you look at a single day. Growth and learning take time. The whole perspective is what you need. Looking out of that giant window on the seventh floor and seeing it all at the same time. You can change in one day, but what matters is that the change stuck over time.
7300 days, one life
7300 days. Seven Thousand Three Hundred. That is a long time, a big number of days. I wish I had a dollar for every day I've lived. That would be nice.
I know you've been expecting this, but why don't you look back at each day of your life, like I am with mine, and consider what has been done with each individual day. How does that change your perspective on the life you have lived so far? Is it freaky to find that you can't remember but for specific moments of those days? Do you write in a journal that can help you record how you've grown?
Each day counts, this is true, but it is also futile to scrutinize each day as an individual because you can't see yourself grow if you look at a single day. Growth and learning take time. The whole perspective is what you need. Looking out of that giant window on the seventh floor and seeing it all at the same time. You can change in one day, but what matters is that the change stuck over time.
7300 days, one life
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Bliss in a Bite
My sister made me eat a S'mores crepe yesterday. Melted marshmallow and chocolate wrapped in a crepe. She said you take a bite and you feel bliss! I would have to say that my mouth definitely agreed!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Subject of Discreet Dealings
Blog Reader,
You have been the subject of discreet dealings and now must pay the consequences. If you do not comply you will suffer. Now that we know where you live, you have no choice but to hand yourself over. There is nothing you can do to stop us; there is no where for you to hide. We will find you.
Have a nice day,
D.D.A.L.A.M.
Blog Reader,
You are right to ask if you should fear us. Fear comes from the unknown. You will be contacted shortly for the consequences to your recent activity. We will find you, and you will submit. There is nothing you can do.
Sincerely,
D.D.A.L.A.M.
You have been the subject of discreet dealings and now must pay the consequences. If you do not comply you will suffer. Now that we know where you live, you have no choice but to hand yourself over. There is nothing you can do to stop us; there is no where for you to hide. We will find you.
Have a nice day,
D.D.A.L.A.M.
Blog Reader,
You are right to ask if you should fear us. Fear comes from the unknown. You will be contacted shortly for the consequences to your recent activity. We will find you, and you will submit. There is nothing you can do.
Sincerely,
D.D.A.L.A.M.
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